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By Lachlan Ellis Victoria’s longest-serving teachers, principals and administrators have been honoured by the State Government, with two from Moorabool making the list.

Julie Ferguson from Ballan Primary School and Sue Tromp from Warrenheip Primary School were recognised through the ‘Recognition of Service to Victorian Education’ program, alongside 340 other Victorian school staff.

Ms Ferguson is Principal of Ballan Primary and told the Moorabool News she had thoroughly enjoyed her time as a teacher.

“It’s a fantastic career, I’ve loved it. It’s all about relationships, if you really like children, it’s the career for you. It’s not easy, but I’ve loved it…I have great memories.

You touch children’s lives, when they come up years later and they’re happy to see you, it’s beautiful,” she said.

“I’ve been in education for 40 years, 17 of those at Ballan…being recognised for my service makes me feel old! I was surprised, they’ve cancelled it so many times…we were going to go for a ceremony, [Victorian Minister for Education] James Merlino was going to be there and speak with us and present the certificates.

“But it’s an honour to be a principal and work in a school, anyway, shaping children’s lives. Being recognised made me feel proud.”

Minister Merlino congratulated all 342 Victorian education staff for their hard work and commitment, particularly during these uncertain times.

“These teachers and school staff members have given so many years to delivering fantastic education to Victorian students – and I know all Victorians are with me when we thank them for their decades of dedication,” Mr Merlino said.

“Whether they work in the classroom or in an office supporting schools, everyone receiving recognition for their service to Victorian education has made a huge contribution to our Education State.”

174 teachers and staff were recognised for 40 years of service, 119 for 45 years of service, 40 for 50 years of services, and nine for 55 years of service.

The long-serving education staff will all receive a personalised Certificate of Recognition, as well as a commemorative booklet.

Ms Tromp was recognised for her 45-years of service and was not available for comment at the time of print.

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100 not out

A Greendale woman has turned 100 this month, and though COVID restrictions meant no birthday party, her dining table is full of cards and flowers.

Joyce Thompson was born on 8 September 1921 – less than six months earlier, the RAAF was established, and when Ms Thompson was just over a month old, Richmond won its second VFL premiership, defeating Carlton 36 to 32.

Her daughter Estelle lives with her and said her mother is as sharp as ever.

“She still keeps active, she has a walking frame of course but yes, she’s keeps really well. She has a better memory than me,” Estelle joked.

Ms Thompson grew up near Launceston in Tasmania, working as a maid for a doctor from the age of around 15. When Estelle was five years old, her mother went to work at a wool mill, which remained in operation until she retired.

She grew up in a family with 11 children, three of whom are still alive. Estelle is one of her four children, and said Joyce has four great-

great grandchildren, with two more coming in December.

As for the secret to living such a long life, Estelle said her mum’s advice was quite simple.

“She’s never drank, she’s never smoked. She just likes a cuppa…eating right and having a hot cuppa are her secrets,” she said.

Among the many letters Ms Thompson received celebrating her long life were from the HRH The Queen, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Premier Daniel Andrews and Governor-General David Hurley.

“She’s received lots of messages and letters…she was pretty exhausted the next day. We told her she has to live until 101 now so that we can give her a proper birthday…she said, ‘I don’t know about that’,” Estelle said with a laugh.

“Dad coming back from fighting in the Second World War is probably her fondest memory.”

Joyce Thompson has 4 children, 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren (1 deceased), and 6 great great grandchildren.

Joyce at her dining table surrounded by flowers, cards and a special message from Queen Elizabeth II.

Joyce married Cyril Thompson in 1941 and her husband was enlisted in the army during WWII. Photos - submitted

Joyce Thompson in Launceston at 19 years old, with her niece Pamela Gillard.

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Choose the best start with a tick of approval The Kinder Tick initiative was launched early this year, making it easier for families to identify approved and funded kindergarten programs – ensuring their children are attending the best programs.

Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt said they are making it easier for families to find “good quality kindergarten programs that suit their needs”.

“Signage will be placed on services that deliver kindergarten programs, whether that’s in a long daycare setting or a standalone kinder,” she said.

Only services that meet the following criteria will be eligible to use the kinder tick branding: • Led by a qualified teacher • Provides a play-based learning program • Funded by the Victorian Government Research shows that having qualified teachers and educators plan, deliver and evaluate play-based kindergarten programs leads to better outcomes for children.

The Kinder Tick brand makes it easier for families that want their children to attend kinder by identifying long day care and standalone services that offer good quality funded programs. This will mean families can be assured that if they see the Kinder Tick branding – the kinder is endorsed by the Victorian Government as a good quality service.

“This is one of the many initiatives the Government is launching to support the sector and deliver consistency across Victoria as we roll out universal Three-Year-Old Kindergarten,” Minister Stitt said.

In an Australian first, the Labor Government has committed almost $5 billion to deliver 15 hours of funded kindergarten programs for three-year olds to children in Victoria by 2029. The Three-Year-Old Kindergarten reform has already been rolled out to 21 local government areas and will expand across the rest of the state in 2022.

Long day care centres make up more than a third of services already delivering universal funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and together with standalone kinders are an important part of the early learning sector.

Find a Kinder Program The Three-Year-Old Kindergarten Enquiry Line is available Mon to Fri between, 9am to 5pm on 1800 338 663 if you are experiencing difficulties accessing a kindergarten program enrolment for your child or www.findakinder.educationapps. vic.gov.au

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The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project is an important upgrade to the current network that will help Victoria transition to an affordable, clean energy future.

Online webinars

In September our technical specialists will be holding a series of webinars on a range of important topics. Webinars provide a COVID-safe way for community members to get the information they need.

In late September our technical specialists will be holding a series of webinars on a range of important topics. We encourage you to join us and learn more about the existing conditions across the Western Victorian Transmission Network Project area of interest. The existing conditions will inform the impact assessment reports for the Environment Effects Statement (EES).

There will be an opportunity at the end of each presentation to ask questions.

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Funding to help with repairs A Moorabool school has been allocated $35,000 in funding from the State Government, as part of a $435,000 investment into schools in Macedon District.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, announced last Wednesday (15 September) that Coimadai Primary School would be one of seven primary schools in the district to share in the funding, aimed at maintenance works.

“This investment ensures our local students can learn in safe settings that complement the top-class education we are committed to providing,” Ms Thomas said.

“I’m delighted to see our amazing local schools share in funding to get these much-needed maintenance projects off the ground.”

Of the $35,000, $15,000 will go towards “high priority maintenance tasks” identified in the school’s Rolling Facilities Evaluation, which includes air conditioning repairs, door repair, repainting and shade structure replacement.

The remaining $20,000 will be used to address roof and structural issues identified in Coimadai Primary’s Specialist Assessment.

The localised funding is one part of a $17 million investment by the State Government in Term 3 funding across Victoria, under the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP). It comes on top of more than $22 million already provided during Term 1 and 2 allocations, to ensure existing buildings at Victorian state schools are safe, modern and properly maintained.

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Magpies eat insects, not mince

By Helen Tatchell Magpies are front and centre again, but it is not about the swooping to protect their nests, it is what humans are feeding them.

Jess Law is from the Adelaide Wildlife Rehabilitation facility and told the Moorabool News, it is the “same story, every single year”.

“Springtime we get calls about a fledgling that can’t walk, that looks scraggly, that’s being attacked by other birds. And our heart sinks.”

The cause is a metabolic bone disease that hits chicks the hardest.

Ms Law said this is a direct result of people feeding the parents minced meat, diced meat, cat food or bread.

“The chick doesn’t end up with enough calcium or phosphorus and Vitamin D for growth and its legs deform into weak clasped toes. Its feathers are weak, tatty and broken. Often their beaks are bent or broken,” she said.

“We have done this to them. We have created these growth deformities through feeding her parents food that was not meant for a magpie.”

Generally, the birds do not survive, the odd bird may be able to have some function but generally speaking, “they don’t”.

If you see a young magpie in your area that fits the above description, and you are not feeding them, it is likely it could be a neighbour who is, as they are territorial.

“The problem is mainly in the suburbs with multiple people feeding them, if only a small amount, it adds up if a number of neighbours are doing the same,” Ms Law said.

And the message is quite simple if you want to feed birds in your garden, as it is not what is in the meat, it is what isn’t.

“They eat lots of insects, so I suggest people buy insects from their local pet shop to throw on the grass for them, dig some worms out of your compost or even simply just water your lawn so insects come to the surface,” Ms Law said.

However, the most important message from Ms Law is also very clear.

“Please, please, don’t feed them meat. It’s killing them,” she said.

The results may not see a massive decline in magpie numbers overall however, as they are territorial, it will end up killing off entire families.

“Population numbers in your garden will decline,” Ms Law said.

And the word on fledglings?

“Leave them alone, simple.”

If you would like to help with contributions of feed for the Rehab facility, please make contact on their Facebook and Instagram social media pages.

A young magpie at the AdWildRehab facility clearly shows the effect of meat in the parents diet with clasped toes. Photo – Jess Law

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Building farm resilience

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If you’re a livestock, grain, or mixed farmer, looking to take your business plan and skills to the next level, the Farm Business Resilience Program could be for you.

Run by Agriculture Victoria, the program aims to help farmers address challenges such as droughts, natural disasters, and market uncertainty.

Agriculture Victoria Project Leader, Kit Duncan-Jones, said that while Victorian farmers are no strangers to managing uncertainties, the program would help reinforce their resilience.

“The program will support farmers to adapt to a changing climate and strengthen their farm business’s resilience to withstand future shocks and challenges,” Mr Duncan-Jones said.

“Farmers will be supported by Agriculture Victoria staff and a professional Farm Management Consultant to develop a strategic Farm Business Plan, which will assist them to take actions to effectively manage risk and take advantage of opportunities available to them to grow their businesses.

“If you’re a farmer who wants to put your plans on paper and commit your time to strengthen your knowledge and skills, this program will assist you to set up your farm for success now and for your family into the future.”

The program is being delivered both online and face-to-face from now until June 2022, and will be delivered in five modules over the course of a few months.

Participating farmers will also have access to a Farm Business Resilience Resource Library both during and after the program – complete with worksheets, presentation materials, videos, podcasts and more.

The Farm Business Resilience program is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Victorian Government through the Future Drought Fund.

For more information or to register your interest, please contact Kit Duncan-Jones on 0427 749 466, or kit.duncan-jones@agriculture.vic.gov.au.

More information can be found by visiting agriculture.vic.gov.au and searching ‘Future Drought Fund’.

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‘Farmy Army’ egg-cellent donation

Victorian egg farmers have had a crack at contributing to food relief, donating thousands of eggs to Foodbank Victoria to help feed those in need.

Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Egg Group President Brian Ahmed said the industry had “an important role to play” in providing food and fibre to those suffering difficulties throughout the pandemic.

“Over the next 10 weeks, Victorian egg farmers will donate at least two pallets of eggs per week to help those struggling to put food on the table. If you stacked them on top of each other, it’s roughly enough to scale the height of Melbourne’s Eureka Tower more than 30 times,” Mr VFF Egg Group President Brian Ahmed. Photo - supplied Ahmed said.

“The steady supply of eggs during this time will help ensure a guaranteed stream of produce to help meet the current demands and for the weeks and months ahead.”

The donation drive ties in with the VFF’s recently launched ‘Farmy Army’ initiative, a longterm plan to pool produce and resources to help farmers and communities in times of need.

Foodbank Victoria CEO Dave McNamara praised the farmers for their generosity and said their kind donations would be put to good use.

“This is yet another amazing show of support from the farming community. A brilliant source of protein that can be incorporated into so many different dishes for those doing it tough. More importantly, it solves one of the age-old quandaries…clearly on this occasion, the EGGS are coming first!” Mr McNamara said.

Farmers who want to get involved in the ‘Farmy Army’ initiative can visit vff.org.au and search ‘Farmy Army’ for more information.

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‘Bit’ and run incident

By Lachlan Ellis Dog owners are being warned by a Ballan woman to be vigilant when taking their beloved pets for a walk, after her chihuahua was attacked.

Jade Ray’s chihuahua, Hurley, was being walked with Ms Ray’s mother on Walsh Street between 2:45 and 3pm on Tuesday 31 August, when Hurley was attacked by a husky.

But rather than get their husky off Hurley, apologise, and help, Ms Ray said the husky’s owner simply walked away.

“The owner didn’t say anything at all, and just walked away after watching his dog grab Hurley by the neck and shake him around. My mum was sitting on the side of the road clutching Hurley in absolute fear and tears,” she told the Moorabool News.

“Hurley was on a longer lead than the other dog mum was holding. The husky was too quick to snatch Hurley’s poor head in its mouth, leaving my dog with a severe puncture wound from the husky’s teeth, along with an extreme amount of blood loss.”

She said she’d asked around for anyone who knew local husky owners, and had also spoken with a ranger – but unfortunately no information on the husky or its owner had come to light yet.

“Unfortunately, they [the ranger] sent back a letter saying that there was not enough evidence to identify the opposing dog and/or the owner,” Ms Ray said.

“We do hope the owner does take some responsibility and/or acknowledgement. If anyone knows of someone who owns a husky that walks it around Jopling/Walsh Street, please let me know. Any information is helpful.”

Thankfully, Hurley is alright now, and is recovering from his injury. Anyone who saw the incident or has any information that could help is asked to private message Jade Ray on her social media page.

Little Hurley suffered puncture wounds to his face and neck after being attacked by a husky on a lead. Photo - submitted

Arrests following Operation Achilles Victoria Police arrested two young men last week, following alleged dangerous dirt bike riding.

Three search warrants were executed on the morning of Monday 13 September in Maddingley, Darley and Melton. Police seized a dirt bike, multiple mobile and electronic devices, and motorcycle clothing and helmets.

A 21-year-old man from Maddingley and an 18-yearold man from Melton were both charged with several offences, including conduct endangering persons, driving without a licence, use unregistered motor vehicle and drive in a dangerous manner.

Both men were bailed to appear at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on 1 April 2022.

Acting Senior Sergeant Dean Pickering said hoon behaviour put more than just the participants in danger.

“This behaviour is not just a bit of fun – this is

serious criminal offending and the chances of serious injury to the general public and the riders themselves is very high,” he said.

“There is a significant volume of evidence that we are constantly working through and [we] can guarantee that it is only a matter of time before we make more arrests.

“Parents who are buying these bikes for their kids need to know full well the dangerous way they are being ridden, and that it could lead to devastating consequences.”

Operation Achilles began in February this year in response to increases in hoon activities, and more than 50 cars have been seized as part of the operation.

Anyone with information about illegal hoon activity is asked to report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Have a voice on health

Council has presented a draft of its ‘Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021 2025’, and is asking the community to have their say and submit feedback.

The draft plan has entered the exhibition period, and all feedback will be reviewed to shape the final plan, which will then be presented to Council for approval at a special meeting in October.

The key health themes Council plans to focus on under the draft Health and Wellbeing Plan, following data analysis and community consultation, are healthy minds, being active, the food we eat, keeping ourselves safe, and reducing harmful addictions.

The draft was published on Council’s website on Thursday 2 September and will be available for public feedback until 5 pm on Thursday 30 September.

To view the draft, visit moorabool.engagementhub.com.au and search ‘Moorabool Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021–2025’.

If you need a paper copy of the draft plan, contact Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100, or email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au.

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Service stations for Parwan precinct

By Lachlan Ellis

Moorabool Shire Council

Council has unanimously approved the construction of two service stations in Parwan, despite an objector’s concerns of traffic, noise, and fire risk.

The two service stations and restaurants in Parwan will be located at 5 Smiths Road and 4164 Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road, and planned to serve the growing Parwan Agribusiness Precinct.

While both proposals are located within Farming Zone, they will be subject to conditions set by Council’s Planning Department a Land Mee�ng Management Plan, to “protect Theincluding next Ordinary of Council will be held the amenity of surrounding agricultural activities”. on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St The proposals had one objector speak before Council at Ballan,DAC star�ng at 6.00 the 18 August meeting, Juliepm.

Lancashire, who spoke on behalf of a landowner living near the two proposed developments.

For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to Ms Lancashire argued that her client’s property “will www.moorabool.vic.gov.au essentially be sandwiched between two commercial developments…significantly impacting her amenity with respect to traffic, lighting, noise, deliveries, and the like” if the proposals were approved.

She also highlighted a history of traffic accidents at the intersection of Smiths Road and Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road, “including the fatality within my client’s property when a truck lost control, went through her fence, into an outbuilding, and unfortunately that truck burst into flames”.

Bushfire risk and incompatibility with the Farming Zone “Despite this, it hasn’t been addressed. The State Government were also raised, but Cr Rod Ward put to Ms Lancashire that the site was “not covered by a Bushfire Management and DELWP included it as a bushfire prone area under the Overlay, and the nearest forest area is located more than five Moorabool Planning Scheme.” kilometres from the site”.

Council’s Manager of Statutory Planning and Building “That doesn’t mean to say there’s no bushfire risk. What has Services, Rob Fillisch, acknowledged that Ms Lancashire was happened under the Planning Scheme is, it’s been identified correct about the two sites, but said Council staff had visited as being in a bushfire prone area,” Ms Lancashire responded. the sites and considered them safe.

“We do have to give a regard to bushfire under Clause 13, but the officers had a look at the whole of the site in relation to the risk for bushfire and took that into consideration,” Mr Fillisch said.

All Councillors voted in favour of the two service stations going ahead, and the proposals were approved.

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Ballarat Junior Football Netball

2021 Robert Allan Medal Award Winners Football Goal Kicking Awards Under 13 Seniors Murphy Skinner - Ballarat Storm - 26 Under 15 Seniors Jayven Tanner - Darley - 29 Under 17 Seniors Joel Freeman - Bacchus Marsh - 38 Isaac Hucker - Mount Clear - 38 Best & Fairest 13&Under Senior Netball Ebony Porter (North Ballarat) - 20 votes 15 & Under Senior Netball Bridie Shanahan (Darley) - 19 votes Maddison Lewis (Sebastopol) - 19 votes 17 & Under Senior Netball Bella Clark (Lake Wendouree) - 22 votes Under 13 Football Armi Wakefield (Bacchus Marsh) - 22 votes Under 15 Football Jonty Faull (Redan) - 21 votes Under 17 Senior Football Ethan McKercher (Bacchus Marsh) - 25 votes Coordinator of The Year Junior Football - James Bik - Ballarat Swans Junior Netball - Alissa Harris - Darley Coach of The Year Awards Junior Football - Brett Dean – Sebastopol Junior Netball Leah McDonald – Redan Robert Allan Medals and Netball MVP Awards MVP 13 & Under Senior Netball Ebony Porter (North Ballarat) – 11 Votes 15 & Under Senior Netball Chelsea Oellering (Mount Clear) – 7 Votes 17 & Under Senior Netball Bella Clark (Lake Wendouree) – 16 Votes Robert Allan Medal Under 13 Senior Riley Hiscock (East Point) – 19 Votes Under 15 Senior Samuel Lalor (Bacchus Marsh) – 15 Votes Under 17 Senior Joel Freeman (Bacchus Marsh) – 15 Votes

CLUB BY CLUB FOOTBALL - Senior BACCHUS MARSH Under 17 Ethan McKercher.................25 Joel Freeman.......................... 8 Under 15 Lucca Grego..........................13 Samuel Lalor........................13 Angus Jones........................... 5 Under 13 Armi Wakefield...................22 Angus Morgan...................... 9 Xavier Johnston.................... 7 DARLEY Under 17 Brady Wright......................... 8 Cooper Parsons-Jones.......... 3 Under 15 Mitchell Gardiner................15 Deacon Fawcett..................... 9 Seth Fawcett........................... 6 Under 13 Kai Watkins........................... 8 Declan Johansen................... 3 Oliver Cape............................ 3 Will Baselmans..................... 3 NETBALL – Senior BACCHUS MARSH 17&Under Ellie Martin............................ 8 Tegan Gillespie..................... 2 Abbie Heagney..................... 2 15&Under Mia Bedeau............................ 5 Amy Bell................................ 4 Stephanie Jenks..................... 4 Lauren Martin....................... 3 13&Under Georgie Popple.....................14 Ava Lalor................................ 8 Sienna Farrell........................ 5 DARLEY 17&Under Ella Closter.......................... 12 Eliza Tango............................ 4 15&Under Bridie Shanahan..................19 Milly Vallence....................... 8 13&Under Kyra Prosser.........................10 Alexandra Harris................. 9 Jasmine Matthews................ 8

Some of the 4000 trees planted recently at the Kel Shields Flora Reserve in Maddingley.

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Third time lucky to have trees planted

The Grow West Community Planting Day had to be cancelled for the second year in a row, but event organisers were keen to get their hands dirty to make sure the trees and shrubs still got planted.

Around 4000 indigenous trees and shrubs were planted at Kel Shields Flora Reserve in Maddingley in August – the third attempt to get the event going in 2021, after the planting day was cancelled on 5 June and 24 July.

Thanks to a last-minute sponsorship from Natural Resources Conservation League of Victoria, Grow West was able to employ contractors in place of volunteers, to help get the 4000 plants in the ground before the end of the planting season.

Port Phillip & Westernport CMA’s Grow West Coordinator, Helena Lindorff, said it was a privilege to continue the group’s work revitalising the natural landscape.

“I hope that the adjoining residents take pride in this little gem and look after it, as it has an important historical connection to an important Bacchus Marsh resident, along with the wonderful landscape and environmental values,” Ms Lindorff said.

“This project contributes to the Grow West vision of rejuvenating 10,000 hectares of land by connecting the You Yangs Regional Park, Brisbane Ranges National Park, Werribee Gorge State Park and Lerderderg State Park through a mosaic of restoration works on private and public land.”

Kel Shields Flora Reserve is a five-hectare reserve named after former Shire President, the late Kelvin (Kel) Shields. Mr Shields was born in Bacchus Marsh in September 1923 and was elected to the Bacchus Marsh Shire Council in 1967, serving until his passing in 1989.

He was also an active member of the Bacchus Marsh Conservation and Planning Association, who planted the existing trees at Kel Shields Flora Reserve in the 1980s.

Grow West Community Planting Days have been running for over 15 years, and the Grow West project is a partnership between Council, Port Philip & Westernport CMA, Melbourne Water and Rural Water.

Project sponsors include SureGrow Treemax, 15 Trees, GJ Gardner Homes, Bacchus Marsh Community Bank, and Natural Resources Conservation League of Victoria.

Friends of Werribee Gorge and Long Forest Mallee, Moorabool Landcare Network, Victorian National Parks Association, Bacchus Marsh Lions Club and the Victorian Mobile Landcare Group also support the project.

For more information, visit growwest.com.au.

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The Regent Honeyeater is an endangered species. Photo - supplied

Regent Honeyeater to benefit from recycling

A special partnership has occurred with Landcare Australia meaning that MobileMuster will direct funds to a project restoring habitat for the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater in North Central Victoria.

Every mobile that was recycled in August supported Landcare Australia's important work. All brands of mobile phones, plus their batteries, chargers and accessories, were accepted and recycled safely and sustainably.

MobileMuster provided a free mobile phone recycling program across Australia, with thousands of drop-off locations or a post back option for easy recycling from home, especially during lockdown.

Spyro Kalos, Head of MobileMuster, said the partnership with Landcare provided a perfect opportunity for people to declutter their home, while doubling the environmental benefits.

“Those that contributed not only supported Landcare’s work saving the Regent Honeyeater but, helped the planet by recovering valuable resources from old mobiles and accessories to be used again.”

Local Victorian Landcare groups will restore remnant Box-Ironbark woodland and habitat for the Critically Endangered

Regent Honeyeater. This will be achieved through the planting of locally sourced indigenous plants including Banksia, Acacia, Allocasuarina and Eucalyptus species to improve landscape connectivity and food availability. The Regent Honeyeater Project Inc. has been working in recent years to create a biolink joining Humphries Hill to Boggy Bridge in the Winton wetlands in north-central Victoria. This project will support a number of threatened species, including the Regent Honeyeater, Squirrel Glider and Brush-Tailed Phascogale.

Head of Landcare Services James Walsh, said Landcare Australia’s partnership with MobileMuster is exciting “It will provide vital habitat and food sources for the Critically Endangered Regent Honeyeater,” he said.

The Regent Honeyeater is one of Australia’s rarest honeyeaters, a unique songbird on the verge of extinction with an estimated population of 800-2000. Striking black and gold with white scalloped breast pattern this largely nomadic bird will chase the ‘honey’ of flowering trees and shrubs with high nectar output.

MobileMuster is the product stewardship program of the mobile phone industry and accredited by the federal government. It is voluntarily funded by all major handset manufacturers and network carriers to provide a free mobile phone recycling program in Australia to the highest environmental standard. The program is committed to raising awareness and educating the community on why it is important to not only recycle but reuse and repair where possible.

Landcare Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership with multiple stakeholders to support the Landcare community with funding and capacity- building opportunities for on-ground projects.

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Scooters take to streets in trial Electric scooters can be hired in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Darwin – and one of the leading scooter hire operators hopes to bring the service to Victoria.

A State Government pilot program will see a 12-month trial across four council areas, including the City of Ballarat – and AsiaPacific Regional Director at Superpedestrian, Mitch Price, hopes they’re there to stay.

“The trial’s actually been on the cards for a few years, we’ve been working for a number of years to try and get the scooters on the streets. What it does mean for people is that the trial sites will be part of a 12-month scheme that will see e-scooters on the streets,” Mr Price said, speaking on ABC radio Ballarat.

“We are really advocating for two or three different providers, so that locals can have that option of choice. You’ll be able to go up, scan the QR code on the scooter, and ride around town in Ballarat for example.”

Mr Price said the use of scooters to get around busy towns and cities would help decrease traffic.

“It does help replace car trips, it helps reduce congestion…we know that major regional

centres like Ballarat are crying out for solutions for transport, especially parking,” he said.

“The Superpedestrian e-scooter comes with technology that no other provider out there [has]. It will detect if you are aggressively riding…that report goes through to Council.

We also give you a rider safety course. Just like when you’re in an Uber and you get a rating, you’ll get a safety rating from us.”

Those that rode dangerously and had a low safety rating will be “kicked off the platform” and unable to use Superpedestrian’s e-scooters.

Mr Price suggested that dedicated scooter parking stations at frequently visited places like Sovereign Hill and Mars Stadium would be a good idea, but users could also park on footpaths.

The scooters will be allowed in bicycle lanes, shared paths, and low-speed roads up to 50 km/h. They will not be permitted for riding on footpaths, and can travel at up to 20 km/h.

Riders will need to wear helmets, and a seated variant will be offered as well as the standard model.

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This is the lucky country. The country without classes. The country where if you work hard, you can make it to the top. The country where everyone gets a ‘fair go’.

It’s unfortunate that we don’t seem to have progressed from the days of ‘no blacks allowed’, ‘Catholics need not apply’, ‘Protestants need not apply’. I had hoped we had left those days behind, but sadly, our leaders are working hard to bring it back.

Thankfully, there are many broad-minded business owners who are refusing to be trapped into such narrow-minded thinking and are welcoming all customers. To them, I say thank you. Thank you for keeping the Australian spirit alive and well.

Katie Lindorff Rowsley

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Young stars shine

By Michael Howard (HRV) The first bricks may have been laid last Saturday on the path to a super season of two and three-year-old success for Catch A Wave and Ladies In Red, who both impressed with front-running Ballarat wins.

In only his second start Catch A Wave validated trainer Andy Gath’s huge opinion of the two-year-old, who was in a class of his own when clearing out to record a 12-metre win in the APG Vic 2YO Gold Sovereign Final.

He crashed the line in a 26.5s last 400 metres for reinswoman Kate Gath, which Ladies In Red would top by a 10th the following race to win the Nutrien Agent 3YO Classic by eight metres from stablemate/rival Tough Tilly.

While the three-year-old fillies' reputations were well known before Saturday, much was on the line for Catch A Wave but he quickly justified owners Richard and Pauline Matthews' $82,000 APG sales investment in tonight’s $40,000 Group 3.

“We really like him, but that probably even exceeded our expectations on how good we thought he was,” Kate Gath told Trots Vision.

“I thought he would have run 54ish, but I didn’t necessarily know the last quarter was a 26 something, although it did feel fast around the last corner – we were hiking.

“He felt really good, and I didn’t have to turn the stick or pull the plugs, but hopefully when we have to do that there will be something there.”

Catch A Wave is paid up for November’s Breeders Crown and December’s Vicbred Super Series, as well as Australian Pacing Gold, all great earning opportunities for his owners Richard and Pauline Matthews as well as breeders Benstud and Peter and Zilla O’Shea.

••• The big stage is also clearly in the paths of Ladies In Red and Tough Tilly, who look bound for great battles beginning with the October 9 Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Oaks after clearing out to run one-two at Ballarat.

In David Moran’s hands, Ladies In Red soon briskly made her draw advantage count over her Emma Stewart-trained stablemate, cruising to the front while Tough Tilly settled in the running until emerging with a tick over a lap to go.

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home she was never threatened by firstup Tough Tilly, crashing the line in a 53.5s last 800 metres to remind of her class.

“She was really sharp,” Moran said.

“Last start she obviously was first run back and she was a little bit doughy and I didn’t bust her too much.

“We let her know we were there up the straight this time and just sharpen her up for the Oaks heats.”

Moran said she had “certainly filled out a little bit” on her two-year-old season, when she won nine of her 10 starts, with the only miss an outstanding second to Tough Tilly in the New Year’s Eve Vicbred Super Series final.

That has the reinsman supremely confident for the forthcoming Victoria Oaks.

“If she finds a race like this when she finds the front reasonably comfortably, it’s nearly mathematically impossible to beat them really,” Moran said.

“As you see like Tough Tilly did in the (Vicbred Super Series) final, it’s just a matter of draws and runs and lead times and things like that that make a big difference. It would be a great race to see them both draw (gates) 11 and 12.”

With the announcement on Sunday of the COVID roadmap for a return to activities, it is clear that community sport will not be able to commence until a fully vaccinated rate of 80 per cent has been achieved, expected to be 5 November 2021.

With deep regret, the board of the Ballarat FNL have made the decision to cancel the finals for BFNL Junior and BFLW Youth/Junior competitions.

Whilst the board have allowed as much time as possible to play finals, it is now evident this is not possible under the current plan.

League chair Adrian Bettio said this decision is one that they knew was coming but “we all wanted to hold out some hope would not eventuate”.

“I feel for the kids who just want to get and play with their mates and finish the year with finals,” he said.

“We will do everything over the off season to make sure the 2022 season gives everyone the opportunity to play and to catch up on two lost years through COVID.” Mr Bettio said he wants to thank the many club volunteers and parents for their patience, understanding and support of the league and each other, through challenging times.

This decision now ends the 2021 seasons for all grades in these competitions. Teams that finished on top of the ladder at the end of the home & away season will be recognised as the minor premiers.

“This decision will at least provide certainty to all the junior players, volunteers, and families that the season has concluded,” Mr Bettio said.

Catch a Wave driven by Kate Gath and Trained by Andy Gath winning at Ballarat. Photo: Stuart McCormick

Ladies in Red driven by David Moran and Trained by Emma Stewart winning at Ballarat. Photo: Stuart McCormick

Netball calls time on season

A netball league has followed a football league in the decision to cancel their 2021 season, including all finals.

Natalie Clark is the Central Highlands Netball League President and said after some discussions with the CHNL and CHFL committees, the CHNL have made the disappointing decision to cancel the finals series for season 2021.

“With the Ballarat lockdown and increase in Victorian cases, the chances of getting our finals series finished is too slim to continue,” Ms Clark said.

“I know for many this is extremely disappointing and is just another thing that Covid has taken from us over the last 18 months.”

Ms Clark said the CHNL Best and Fairest count is still being finalised and more details on that will come in the coming weeks.

“I hope that players, parents and club officials understand that this decision did not come lightly and hurts me too. Not only as a mother to one who was due to play finals, but as someone who loves to see people play sport.

“I would like to thank the CHNL committee for all of their hard work over the past 18 months. It hasn't been the couple of years I had expected as President, but with the support of an amazing committee we have seen some great netball played and smiles on faces.”

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LEO—July 23-August 22

Stars & Puzzles The spotlight this week is on reunions and patchups.

Family powwows lead to improved relationships with older and younger relatives. Your love life perks up after the weekend.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

This is a great week for laying the groundwork for upcoming tasks. If making a commitment, especially in romance, it is wise to rehearse first. Surprise visitors may arrive on the weekend.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22

The accent this week is taking on new hobbies or learning new skills. Communications with people improve. You may get a direct line to a senior person. Celebrities are in the week’s picture.

GEMINI—May 23-June 21

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. An authoritative symbol for white-collar workers (5,2,6).

8. A sovereign for a little piece of wood! (5). 9. Stays and checks mum in (7). 10.It’s sought by those who’ve been maddened by communist rule! (6). 11. Information as to how 506 can be made to go into one (6). 12. Chucked one into the garden shed (5). 14. The fish has gone right inside the beak (5). 18. Back at sea (6). 20. What has to be done when the girl is found embracing the dope (6).

23. For the dinner fish was the finer dish according to him! (7). 24. I spot outside on e fool (5). 25. Mad, but having no justification for being so (7,6).

DOWN 1. Yell “Vamoose!” and point inside (6). 2. It could be brass, friend, and hollow inside (5). 3. What luck might allow one to win on the pools? (7). 4. Branch of the road on which a restaurant might appropriately be? (4). 5.

The craze has got me in its clutches, as is well known (5). 6. First show that the memo comes from you, personally (7). 7. A holiday makes a change for Teresa (6).

13. How one went to the doctor, having stepped on a live coal? (7). 15. What Cinderella was dancing to, when the clock struck midnight? (7). 16. Conflict, one understood, in a city abroad (6). 17. With skill, examine the outside of the box (6). 19. For a boy, a party piece at the piano (5). 21. Little pieces of metal that could need filing (5). 22. Fortitude you may get from eating spinach! (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9214

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Perpendicular. 8, Apple. 9, Leopard. 10, Cancan. 11, Inches. 12, Bride. 14, Chart. 18, Enlist. 20, Drudge. 23, Opening. 24, Inane. 25, Disagreements.

Down - 1, Plaice. 2, Ripen. 3, Emerald. 4, Dull. 5, Crown.

6, Leather. 7, Radish. 13, Rollers. 15, Heroism. 16, Second. 17, Refers. 19, Sting. 21, Drain. 22, Ogre.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Staff of office. 8, Ruler. 9, Re-ma-ins. 10, Asylum. 11, A-dvi-ce. 12, Sh-i-ed. 14, B-r-ill. 18, Astern.

20, A-gen-da. 23, Spooner. 24, I-d-i-ot. 25, Without reason.

Down - 1, Scr-e-am. 2, All-o-y. 3, Fortune. 4, Fork. 5, Fa-me-d. 6, Initial. 7, Easter (anag.). 13, Hot-foot. 15, Rag-time. 16, War-saw. 17, C-art-on. 19, Ron-do. 21, Nails. 22, Grit.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Snapshot. 6, Also. 8, Pier. 9, Cribbage. 10, Penny. 11, Needed. 13, Tamper. 15, Lights. 17, Arabia 19, Trick. 22, Scornful. 23, Earn. 24, Stun. 25, Longstop.

Down - 2, Noise. 3, Parsnip. 4, Hock. 5, Triangle. 6, Amble. 7, Suggest. 12, Dreadful. 14, Apricot. 16, Garnets. 18, Baron. 20, Cargo. 21, Plan.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Sup-poses. 6, Hold. 8, Lair (layer). 9, Furlough. 10, Revel (rev.). 11, Is-sued. 13, Won-der (rev.).

15, Honest (anag.). 17, Strain. 19, Stock. 22, Peroxide.

23, Ro-o-d. 24, Flat. 25, Rest-less.

Down - 2, U-sage. 3, Port-end. 4, Safe. 5, Straight. 6, Hooks. 7, Luggers. 12, Frontier. 14, Oat-meal. 16, Natural. 18, A-bout. 20, Cross. 21, Bees.

This week has you in a lighthearted mood. You can accomplish much if you don’t take yourself too seriously.

Pets may be in the weekend picture.

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LEO—July 23-August 22

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VIRGO—August 23-September 22

The week is dotted with coincidences, so make the most of them. Thursday may offer an opportunity for earning extra cash. An imaginative approach could lead to a bonus.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Selection is the keyword now. You have an unusually high number of options. The key is making the appropriate choices. Romance and friendship dominates the weekend

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

Arranging priorities is your key task. Examine goals and organize them according to importance. Children figure prominently in the picture, so give them as much time as possible.ANSWER BELOW SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

A friend’s candid comments may sting you at first but listen closely to the message while trying to ignore the manner it was delivered. If offering criticism yourself, diplomacy is the byword.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Thursday - Friday may find you confronted with multiple challenges, at home and at the workplace. The weekend offers a chance of reconciliation. Your moneybelt needs tightening from the weekend on.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Plans are rearranged and appointments rescheduled during a rapid paced week. Your career path may take a new turn. Avoid impulsive decisions that relate to job, family or education.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Youngsters help boost your confidence while older relatives see you as a role model. Follow-ups are all important. Collect overdue promises and promptly return calls, texts and emails.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have an instinct to help others, but the key is to allow friends and families to assert their independence, while meanwhile promote your own talents. Travel may be on the agenda sometime next year.

The week is dotted with coincidences, so make the most of them. Thursday may offer an opportunity for earning extra cash. An imaginative approach could lead to a bonus.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Selection is the keyword now. You have an unusually high number of options. The key is making the appropriate choices. Romance and friendship dominates the weekend SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Arranging priorities is your key task. Examine goals and organize them according to importance. Children figure prominently in the picture, so give them as much time as possible.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

A friend’s candid comments may sting you at first but listen closely to the message while trying to ignore the manner it was delivered. If offering criticism yourself, diplomacy is the byword.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Thursday - Friday may find you confronted with multiple challenges, at home and at the workplace. The weekend offers a chance of reconciliation. Your moneybelt needs tightening from the weekend on.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Plans are rearranged and appointments rescheduled during a rapid paced week. Your career path may take a new turn. Avoid impulsive decisions that relate to job, family or education.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 Youngsters help boost your confidence while older relatives see you as a role model. Follow-ups are all important. Collect overdue promises and promptly return calls, texts and emails.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have an instinct to help others, but the key is to allow friends and families to assert their independence, while meanwhile promote your own talents. Travel may be on the agenda sometime next year.

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