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Volunteer fire brigade members show off their skills during a demonstration at the official opening of the new CFA training facility in Ballan. Photo - Helen Tatchell

‘Fiskville’ Mark II fires up

By Lachlan Ellis A new “leading edge” training facility, replacing the contaminated Fiskville site, has been officially opened in Ballan, in a ceremony attended by CFA personnel, politicians and dignitaries. The Central Highlands Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) was formally unveiled last Tuesday, with firefighters expected to begin training there “within the next 2 – 3 weeks”. The $31 million investment from the State Government on the 40-hectare site, will allow emergency service personnel to train for emergency situations in a safe environment. Local volunteers and senior CFA members, including CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan, were joined by Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes to unveil the plaque. Moorabool Councillor Paul Tatchell and CEO Derek Madden also attended. Ms Symes thanked the region’s emergency service members for their commitment, and said she was excited to be part of the facility’s establishment.

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“It’s a great honour to be part of an opening of such an important facility, that is going to mean so much to your organisation [the CFA] and the communities that you represent,” she said. “The 2019 – 20 bushfires are still fresh in people’s minds…we know the CFA’s work, that keeps Victorians safe, can often be dangerous and confronting. “That’s why it’s so critical to have facilities like these, so that CFA volunteers can continue to come together and have the best education and training possible, so not only can you better protect your communities, but you are safer as well,” Minister Symes said. Following the ceremony, attendees were invited to watch a ‘live-fire’ simulation, which involved an imitation fuel tanker catching alight, with two fire trucks being dispatched to put out the flames. Firefighters also navigated an off-road track, including cross slopes, inclines, and water driving. (Continued Page 6 with more photos)

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Sullivan secures second term By Lachlan Ellis The Mayor of Moorabool Shire has been reelected for a second consecutive term, with a new Deputy this time around. Cr Tom Sullivan was re-elected with an absolute majority of four votes, while the new Deputy Mayor, Cr Tonia Dudzik, was elected for her first term unopposed. The Statutory Meeting of Council on Wednesday 24 November began with Mayor Sullivan thanking his fellow Councillors, and Council CEO Derek Madden for the past year. Councillors and Mr Madden then thanked Cr Sullivan for his hard work as Mayor during a challenging period, since taking office in November 2020. Councillors had high praise for the Mayor, from his support for first-year Councillors Moira Berry, Rod Ward, and Ally Munari, to his “fair, honest and easy-going” nature (Cr Dudzik) and strong relationship building with politicians (Cr Edwards). Cr Tatchell thanked the other “old bull” on Council for completing the “extraordinary task” of taking on a first-year Council, and being “not just a leader, but a teacher”. “You’ve managed it in a way that I would never have thought possible…in terms of where we sit after 12 months, we’ve been very lucky to have a person of your calibre,” Cr Tatchell concluded.

Mr Madden said it has been an incredibly challenging year for the organisation, but also the community of Moorabool. “Having the steady hand and wise counsel [of Cr Sullivan] – we might not have agreed on everything over the year, but I think we’ve worked very well together,” he added. Following these messages of thanks, Council unanimously voted for the Mayor’s new term to go for one year (as opposed to two years), and Cr Sullivan was nominated by Cr Tatchell, while Cr Edwards nominated Cr Munari for Mayor. With Crs Tatchell, Dudzik, Berry and Sullivan voting for Cr Sullivan, the Mayor was declared re-elected with an absolute majority. For the Deputy Mayor, Councillors again voted unanimously for a year-long term, with Cr Edwards putting forward Cr Dudzik’s name for the role, while Cr Munari nominated Cr Ward, who declined. “I’d like to thank Cr Munari for the nomination, but I do believe that it’s important – I said at the meeting last week, I support diversity,” Cr Ward said. “I’m in favour of gender equity, so I won’t be accepting that nomination. I support Cr Dudzik’s nomination.” With no further nominations for Deputy Mayor, Cr Dudzik was declared Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months.

West Ward Councillor Tom Sullivan has been elected for a second term as mayor for Moorabool Shire Council. Photo – Helen Tatchell

Program to help working parents By Lachlan Ellis Three local schools have received over $200,000 each to provide Out of School Hours care (OSHC) to students for the first time. Under Round 2 of the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Establishment Grant initiative, Mt Egerton, Lal Lal and Bungaree Primary Schools will receive $75,000 per year from the State Government, for three years to fund an OSHC program from 2022. Mt Egerton Principal, Tegan Bell, said the funding from the State Government had been sought after for years. “I actually looked into it back in 2019…because we’re a small school, it’s just not viable [without a grant],” Ms Bell told the Moorabool News. “At the moment, parents need to be able to collect their children when school finishes. We hope this grant allows parents to either find work or extend their hours if they’re not working from home.” Mt Egerton’s OSHC program will be run by third party OSHC provider OSHClub, which Ms Bell said would cater to the school’s students. “It’ll be really good for the kids because they’ll be able to participate in a number of activities that OSHClub will provide. They’re based on the students’ needs and interests, so this will benefit not only parents, but our students too,” Ms Bell said. “It’d be great if we could pick up a few extra enrolments, we’d love to grow the school. Hopefully having this service available will make people not overlook our school.” It is hoped that when the funding ends, Mt Egerton Primary School will have enough students to fund an OSHC program without State Government assistance. Mt Egerton currently has 14 students enrolled with 15 for 2022. Lal Lal PS has 32 students and Bungaree 19 enrolled.

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Protestors see red By Lachlan Ellis There was a sign people are not happy about the overhead transmission line project last week, actually, lots of signs. Last Tuesday marked the launch of a new CFA training centre for emergency service workers, but the first thing most attendees saw was not the facility, nor those who will be using it. The bright red shirts and signs of around 50 members of the ‘Stop AusNet’s Towers’ protest group were an eye-catching sight, with the group gathering for a protest on either side of Ingliston Rd, Ballan. A front-end loader, a tractor, and other farm equipment was parked on the side of the road near the new Central Highlands Volunteer Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC), with ‘Stop AusNet’s Towers’ and ‘Say No To Dans’ High Voltage Towers’ signs hanging off them. The protestors hoped to speak with Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes, and Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle, who both attended the opening ceremony. However, Ms Symes and Ms Settle did not use the front entrance where the group gathered, they arrived through the back gate on Kerrins Lane. Spokesperson for Stop AusNet’s Towers, Emma Muir, said the group was frustrated at

not being able to speak with the politicians, but was still happy with how the protest went. “We thought it was a good opportunity to get the attention of the Government and get our message across that, quite ironically, you’re opening a new facility to help fight fires, yet you’re quite happy with a project that provides an additional fire risk to our communities, by building overhead power lines,” Ms Muir told the Moorabool News. “We were sincerely disappointed that the Minister and our local Member, chose to enter via the back entrance. We are in no way a threat, police were there, and we were open with what we were doing. It was a peaceful gathering,” she said. “We had some terrific supporters and the community backing us. It highlighted to the Minister and the Government that they do need to come out and speak to us, and hear the community’s concerns.” CFA Chief Jason Heffernan was asked at the official opening about the protestors and said his priority was to “open this facility and demonstrate and share the benefits the facility will bring to volunteers”. “Transmission lines are one thing we have known previously to start fires, along with everything from lightning and the like. I know our power companies are doing everything to prevent that,” he said.

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‘Fiskville’ Mark II fires up From page 1 Chief Officer Heffernan said he anticipated the facility running all year round, and emphasised the realism of the training exercises. “It’s incredibly real. The realistic heat from the flames, and the way that we’ve designed these props, allows it to actually simulate very realistically what happens in a real-life environment,” he said. “The commercial kitchen for example, if the firefighters don’t extinguish the stove quick enough, the room will flash over – those flames will come up the wall and across the ceiling.” Mr Heffernan said the facility also has the utmost safety features. “Whether it be emergency shut-offs, dead man’s switches, those sorts of things…a lot of thought and design has gone into this facility to make it leading edge here in Victoria.” Watching the live-fire exercise firsthand, Ms Symes told the Moorabool News she was impressed by the “versatility” of the facility. “It’s fantastic. The fact that it can be so agile and change is amazing…today we’ve seen a simulation of a tanker fire, but it can be changed to a car crash fire or an aircraft fire. The ability to give that real, hands-on experience with an emergency is incredible,” she said. Neither Ms Symes nor Chief Officer Heffernan could confirm how many jobs would be created at VEMTC, but Mr Heffernan said a commitment had been made “to ensure that services and contracts that are facilitated here are from the local area, whether it be caterers or cleaners”. Highly esteemed CFA personnel were also honoured as part of the ceremony, with their names immortalised on street signs placed throughout the facility. In total, 11 long-serving members received the honour: Allan Roberts, Dale and Joy Pitts, David Gerrard, Graeme Broom, Greg Allisey, Jan Cleary, Max McLean, Samantha Rothman, Sue Sheldrick, and Winsome Morris. The honour to members all received a certificate and a replica of their street signs, with loved ones given the awards on behalf of members who have passed away.

Andrew Crisp, Emergency Management Minister Jacyln Symes with CFA Commissioner Chief Officer Jason Heffernan.

LOCAL FIREYS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS Members from the Bacchus Marsh and Ballan fire brigade units spoke with the Moorabool News about their initial thoughts on the Central Highlands VEMTC. “It’s a good facility, we haven’t looked around much yet, but it looks like a good asset for the area,” Daniel Williams from Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade said. “Previously we’ve had to travel to Penshurst or Horsham to train, but now we’re 15 minutes up the road,” Ian Barnett from Bacchus Marsh had a differing opinion. “They should’ve redeveloped Fiskville … it’s a good facility here, but it still needs a lot of work to get it to what Fiskville was. It’ll take years to develop, it should be progressive and have more money spent on it,” he said. Since the closure of Fiskville five years ago, Billy Smith (Ballan FB) said they’ve had nowhere to train. “It’s a pretty good facility. It’s good to finally get something back in the Moorabool Shire for local CFA firefighters; so it’s good to have a local facility to train at,” he said.

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Underground option condemned

By Lachlan Ellis

Black Friday is regarded as the first day of the Christmas shopping season, however, it was a bleak day for landowners in Moorabool as AusNet announced the proposed power line route, removing the southern areas of interest from the ‘single corridor’ it proposed in June. WVTNP Executive Project Director, Stephanie McGregor said in a media release that determining this proposed route is a positive step toward unlocking more clean, renewable energy as the state moves to sustainable green power in coming years. “Sharing the proposed route now will ensure much-needed clarity for around 220 of the 460 landholders that were within the single corridor. They now have the confirmation that their property is not on the proposed route,” she said. Emma Muir, Campaign Chair of Stop AusNet’s Towers, argued that the community had been shut out by AusNet. "This announcement comes as a bitter message to the community who have opposed this project from day one. AusNet have not listened or acted upon the vast concerns brought to them by the community and businesses,” she said. “AusNet have not undertaken comprehensive EES (Environment Effects Statement) studies across all areas as they claim, and this announcement is premature. This announced route mirrors the same hypothetical line that we drew on a map 14 months ago, it is essentially a straight line that delivers the cheapest option for AusNet but the most impactful and dangerous option for the community." And undergrounding the route has fallen on deaf ears as around 10am last Friday, AusNet, the operator of the proposed transmission line, put out a media release claiming that undergrounding the line would “cost approximately 16 times more” than building it overhead. The Stop AusNet’s Towers protest group and Moorabool Shire Council have criticised the new report on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP), which discredited an undergrounding of the line. AusNet’s investigation, the release goes on, “has found that undergrounding the transmission line would require significant soil and vegetation removal and disturbance of Aboriginal cultural heritage, would limit opportunities for

Council would like to again encourage decision makers to listen to the people. - Mayor Tom Sullivan This announced route mirrors the same hypothetical line that we drew on a map 14 months ago. - Emma Muir future renewable development, and not meet the technical availability and reliability requirements of the electricity system”. “As a result, overhead construction has been recommended by the investigation.” the statement read. Just hours later, AusNet’s media release was rebuffed by Moorabool Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan, and community protest group Stop AusNet’s Towers. In his statement, Cr Sullivan expressed his dismay at Council being unable to give its input before the announcement was made. “While it is understood that AusNet has investigated underground, it is incredibly disappointing that Council was not invited to provide input into their exploration of underground options, and that there was no opportunity to do so prior to the proposed route being announced,” Cr Sullivan said. “Council will also be reaching out to impacted landowners to offer any technical support required to confirm the alignment and the location of towers on their land. “Council would like to again encourage decision makers to listen to the people and provide for renewable energy outcomes that do not carry unacceptable burdens for all rural communities, city centres, and all of Victoria.” The figure of “16 times more” for undergrounding, as stated by WVTNP, compared to overhead power lines, contrasts greatly with the “around 5.7 times the cost” found by the report Moorabool Council commissioned in June, and even the “up to 10 times more” from AEMO’s ‘Western Victoria Renewable Integration Project Assessment Draft Report’.

AUSNET RESPONDS The office of Stephanie McGregor was contacted by the Moorabool News, to ask why AusNet’s new underground estimate was so much higher, but Ms McGregor was unavailable to comment. Instead, a WVTNP spokesperson responded to our enquiries. “Several independent consultants contributed to the undergrounding investigation, including the preparation of cost estimates, which found that undergrounding the transmission line would be in the order of 16 times more expensive than overhead,” the spokesperson said. “While cost isn’t everything, it is a major consideration as it is electricity users who will ultimately pay for this project. “A range of options to reduce impacts along the route will continue to be investigated as part of the Environment Effects Statement, including sections of underground construction, different designs and structures for affected areas.”

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Two trial workshops have shown Moorabool dads the ins and outs of doing their daughters’ hair, from perfect ponytails to beautiful ballet buns – allowing many dads to progress past the basics. Hosted by Moorabool Libraries and presented by award-winning local hair stylist Renee Tuitaalili, the ‘Dads & Daughters Hair Styles Workshops’ were run at Bacchus Marsh Library last week. Daniel Muldeary is one of the dads who signed up, and said he was grateful for the opportunity to improve his skills, and in turn, improve his relationship with his daughters. “I do my daughters’ hair most mornings, but I’m not good at it – I can only do a basic ponytail or a very poor-quality plait. I have two daughters, one of them is two, so I’m going to have to do their hair for many years,” he told the Moorabool News with a chuckle. One of the main reasons Mr Muldeary booked was to improve the bond with his daughters. “The eldest loves having her hair done, it’s a big novelty, she’s a real girly girl. She wants to wear dresses and have her hair done…I think it’ll definitely improve our relationship.” Moorabool Libraries is considering holding more sessions in both Bacchus Marsh and Ballan, prior to the commencement of the 2022 school year, depending on community interest. And Mr Muldeary, for one, backs the running of more hair style workshops wholeheartedly. “My eldest was so excited to take part in the night. These workshops are a great idea, there’s not much like them around…I think the more, the better. It’d give more people the opportunity to attend,” he said. Renee Tuitaalili said it had been rewarding to present the workshops, and teach local dads a skill they may never have tried before. “I love teaching people…I’ve been doing hairdressing for 25 years, so I’ve taught a lot of people. I enjoy teaching the dads – some of them have no idea, so it’s great to teach them something new,” Ms Tuitaalili said. Following the session, each dad & daughter pair received a Certificate of Styling Excellence, and a Hair Care Gift Bag containing some beautiful hair styling accessories.

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Money for towers questionable By Lachlan Ellis A protest group has claimed compensation offers for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) are “an insult to the people of Victoria” – but the planners say their figure isn’t quite right. Following the release of AusNet’s ‘A guide to living with transmission line easements’ earlier this month, community group Stop AusNet’s Towers released a statement accusing AusNet of “putting a price on our lives and livelihoods”. “The proposed compensation package for those impacted by the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project is an insult … AusNet’s wants to buy our community’s silence for $200,000 per 85m-high Photo: Helen Tatchell transmission tower,” Stop AusNet’s Towers’ spokesperson, Emma Muir, said. “It’s loose change for a $17 billion multinational and it doesn’t cover a fraction of the millions of dollars of loss landowners face – many for generations. Our community is not for sale. “The compensation plan is a PR stunt that attempts to divert people away from the devastating impacts of the project.” While AusNet did not respond directly to Ms Muir’s claims that the company was trying to “buy our community’s silence”, it did say the figure was not necessarily $200,000 per tower. “The exact amount of the total package and the amount each landholder will receive will not be known until the end of the negotiation with landholders. Landholders will be compensated on a case-by-case basis, depending on the value of their land, and any impact on their existing business or operations,” a WVTNP spokesperson told the Moorabool News. “Initial high-level estimates indicate total compensation will be more than $50M across the project.”

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, The outpouring of anger at the Premier’s latest pandemic power grab speaks volumes. I’ve been inundated by thousands of distressed Victorians outraged at new legislation Daniel Andrews recently rammed through the Labor-controlled lower house of State Parliament. The legislation – if passed by the upper house – will give the Victorian Premier of the day the power to control the lives and livelihoods of all Victorians. This Bill allows the Premier to make a statewide pandemic declaration with the power to suspend people’s rights – even when there’s no trace of disease in our state. Labor’s Bill has no mechanism for the Parliament to have any oversight of the government’s decisions. When one of the state’s top lawyers says the “Stasi police would have been more than happy with the range of powers” this Bill confers, all Victorians should be worried. The Nationals vehemently opposed the Andrews Government’s Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Pandemic Management) Bill 2021 when it was voted on last week. There’s some good news: the Bill is yet to go before the upper house, so it’s not too late to have your say. I’m urging all regional Victorians to speak up against the Premier’s power grab by visiting www.laborspowergrab. com.au This is not about whether you like or dislike Daniel Andrews. It’s about the unlimited power handed to just one individual with no checks or balances. Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals

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Join in to say thanks By Lachlan Ellis A new initiative running throughout December, aims to show frontline workers across Moorabool how grateful the community is for their hard work during the covid pandemic. The ‘Thank You Frontline Workers’ initiative was designed by Veronica Bertram and Nimmy Justus, who participated in Council’s 2021 Community Leadership Program. The initiative includes two card-making workshops at Darley Neighbourhood House and Lerderderg Library, engaging local schools for student-made artwork thanking frontline workers, and decorating letterboxes. Postcards of appreciation will also be available for collection until 17 December, from Lerderderg Library Customer Service, Darley Customer Service Office, or Darley Neighbourhood House. Organisations such as the CFA, SES, police, hospital staff and paramedics – whose hard work has continued through the heights of the pandemic – will be the recipients of these symbols of thanks. Ms Bertram said the initiative was a way to thank people who have “given up so much of their time” during the pandemic. “We thought, it’d be a great thing to say thank you to all the frontline workers, not just the hospital and the medical staff…it’s everybody else, the CFA, the SES, the paramedics and police,” she told the Moorabool News. “We wanted to thank them as a community. We thought we’d target the schools and get students to do posters to say thank you to frontline workers.”

Ms Justus thanked Council for supporting the initiative through the Community Leadership Program. “Thank you to Moorabool Shire Council for sponsoring and hosting the program, it’s an excellent program that was delivered thoroughly. We had an excellent teaching leader, Helen [Rodd],” she said. “I never thought I was going to get so much out of the Leadership Program,” Ms Bertram added. Created by graphic designer Liz Thompson, the postcards of appreciation can be written on with thankful messages, and then returned to the drop-off box at the three collection areas. They will then be delivered to frontline organisations by Veronica and Nimmy, just in time for Christmas. The team has also made a Facebook page, ‘Bacchus Marsh's Frontline Thankyou Group’, and they’re encouraging the community to post photos of decorated letterboxes, posters, or anything else made to show appreciation of frontline workers. You may also see the team’s banners up in December at Bacchus Marsh College, Bacchus Marsh McDonald’s, and Darley Park. The Darley Neighbourhood House cardmaking workshop will run on Saturday 4 December from 2 – 4 pm, while the Lerderderg Library workshop will run on Thursday 9 December 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Booking is free for both workshops, with more information on how to book available on the ‘Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre’ and ‘Moorabool Libraries’ Facebook pages.

(L-R) Veronica Bertram and Nimmy Justus show off signs of appreciation on their mailbox, created by local children. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

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Garden blooms at Gurra By Helen Tatchell After weeks of spring rain, the Red Cross Open Garden Day at ‘Gurra’ went ahead with not even a threat of a dark cloud in sight. The plants buds opened up to absorb the sunshine, delighting the owners and all the 440 adults who came through the gate. The Open Garden was a fundraiser for the Red Cross by the Ballan branch. Spokesperson Anne Eskdale said they raised an “unbelievable amount”. “Not just the gate takings, but the stalls of craft, tea and cakes, jam, raffle, and BBQ returned a whopping $9390 for Red Cross,” she said. “We would really like to thank John and Jennie Swinnerton from Gurra for their generosity in opening their garden.” Mr Swinnerton said the day was everything they wished for. “It was probably two years in the making,

considering covid, and the reaction from those attending was rewarding for us both,” he said. “The garden was at its absolute height, and this was helped by the good weather a few days prior and on the day. “It was a moment of high satisfaction, we were thrilled. The reaction of amazement is appropriate in this instance,” Mr Swinnerton said. “There was an element of surprise after coming down the driveway, the landscape opens up and people didn’t expect it to be such a large and intact garden. We are very grateful to everyone that played a part.” Ms Eskdale said she was so grateful to the “wonderful Red Cross volunteer members for their hard work.” The Open Garden had major sponsors including Ballan Community Bank, Ballan Farmers Market, Ballan Builders, Fabulous Flowers and numerous local businesses, and supported by Fiona Morton from Perfect Pruning.

Photos: Helen Tatchell

Upcoming WVTNP Webinars and Community Information Sessions The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP) is a critical upgrade of the state’s high voltage transmission network to help ensure Victoria’s successful transition from coal generated energy to sustainable, affordable and reliable renewable energy. It will connect large scale wind and solar projects in the west into the grid to power more than half a million homes across Victoria. Route selection webinars The proposed route has now been identified. We are hosting two webinars with the technical route design specialists and invite you to join us live on Tuesday November 30 at 7pm, or Thursday December 2 at 7pm. Community Information Sessions Next week we will be hosting community information sessions in Waubra, Ballarat, Darley and Melton. We encourage you to book an appointment to ask questions on topics that are of interest to you. Specialists and team members will be available to talk on a range of topics including landscape and visual, biodiversity, bushfire, electric and magnetic fields, compensation and valuation and route selection.

Bookings for one-on-one meetings are essential and available to fully-vaccinated people, in line with COVID-19 requirements. Locations and dates — Monday December 6, 1pm – 7pm, Waubra FNC, 2091 Sunraysia Hwy, Waubra — Tuesday December 7, 1pm – 7pm, Miners Rest Community Hall, 2 Market St, Miners Rest — Friday December 10, 2pm – 7pm, Darley Hub Pavilion, 3340/182 Hallett’s Way, Darley — Saturday December 11, 10am – 4pm, Kurunjang Community Hub, 35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang (Melton) — Sunday December 12, 10am – 4pm, CE Brown Reserve, Dowling St, Wendouree Bookings for the webinars and Community Information Sessions are essential. To book go to www.westvictnp.com.au

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Over 150 football and netball clubs across the state will share in over $1 million thanks to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), including one Moorabool club. Springbank Football Netball Club has been allocated $6,000 under the TAC’s Club Rewards Program, to go towards “new registers for the canteen and merchandise shop to ease volunteer burden”. The Club Rewards Program recognises grassroots clubs who have promoted road safety throughout the season, and will be a welcome support after the disruptions to the last two seasons. Alana O’Neil is Secretary of the club and said the funding would help the club prepare for a big 2022 season. “This will be extremely valuable for our volunteers, making their jobs on game days as hassle free as possible, as well as assist those that work behind the scenes with the ordering of stock and replenishments,” Ms O’Neil told the Moorabool News. “We are so excited for 2022 across the board at Springbank, as I’m sure every club is, with the hope we have an uninterrupted season.” Clubs affiliated with AFL Victoria were eligible to apply by showing their support to road safety, which included taking part in the TAC’s Band Together campaign. At Springbank, road safety was promoted across the club’s social media platforms, and promotional TAC/AFL Victoria items were used such as bar mats, coasters, and posters, all including crucial road safety messages.

“As a club we also spoke about road safety and being safe on the roads on training nights and game days, as well as encouraging our learner drivers to ensure they are doing their 120 hours of driving in all conditions, before going for their P plates,” Ms O’Neil added. AFL Victoria Head, Brad Scott, said TAC’s partnership with community sporting clubs had again proven invaluable. “TAC has been an incredible supporter of community football clubs in Victoria for decades and the Club Rewards Program is yet another major show of support – with clubs set to benefit tremendously with the financial boost,” he said. At the time of writing, 210 people have lost their lives on Victorian roads this year, up 9.4 per cent from 192 deaths the same time last year.

Forum for youth A Moorabool Youth Forum will be held in coming weeks as part of Children’s Week celebrations. Proudly presented by the Moorabool Youth Action Group (YAG), the Forum will focus on mental health and the importance of self-care and wellbeing. YAG aim to raise awareness at the forum of the struggles some young people experience managing their mental health and help break down the stigma around mental health and seeking support. Guest speakers include local VFL legend Doug Hawkins and a Beyond Blue Ambassador who will share their personal experiences overcoming mental health challenges and their stories of building resilience. This is an opportunity to also meet the youth team and find out about programs available to you. Studio 22 will be open for young people to ‘Make their own stress toolkits’ with a variety of sensory items of home-made stress balls, DIY glitter jars, fidget spinners and more. Food and drinks provided and door prizes available to be won. For more information contact the Youth Team by calling 5366 7100 or via email to youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au WHEN - Monday 13 December 2021 from 6pm – 8pm WHERE - Darley Civic Hub Pavilion – 182 Halletts Way, Darley WHO - Moorabool Shire Council Youth Services

Farm crime – call it out

Farm crime is on the rise in Victoria, and a campaign is urging farmers and rural landowners to speak up about theft on farms. Crime Stoppers Victoria, in partnership with Victoria Police, launched the ‘Putting a Spotlight on Farm Crime’ campaign last month. The latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency shows a 2 per cent increase in livestock theft in Victoria in the past 12 months, which translates to almost $2 million in losses for rural communities. Chief Executive of Crime Stoppers Victoria, Stella Smith, said farm thieves are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and highlighted the issue of underreporting of farm crime. "We're seeing offenders use drones and satellite imagery to spy on rural properties. It doesn't matter if you live in a remote area, with technology criminals can easily find a way to steal from you," Ms Smith said. “Even the smallest piece of information could assist police with an investigation and help reduce the rate of farm crime in Victoria." A recent study by Dr Alistair Harkness, CoDirector of the Centre for Rural Criminology at the University of New England, found there were concerns from farmers that reporting offences from a known person in the community may attract retaliation. However, information can be provided to Crime Stoppers anonymously, eliminating that fear.

Acting Inspector at the Farm Crime Coordination Unit, Emma Bartel, said Victoria Police “take farm crime very seriously”, and any information about farm crime could help catch offenders. “It is vital farmers come forward to report any crime and they should know we will investigate it fully. We understand the impact theft of livestock and equipment can have on farmers and their livelihoods,” she said. “We encourage people in rural areas to report any suspicious activity. The information they have might be the piece we need to hold perpetrators to account. “We also urge farmers to take precautions – a simple measure like a sign on the fence warning would-be trespassers to stay off private property can go a long way to discouraging crime.” Ms Smith said, “farm owners are helping protect themselves and their properties from both organized criminals and opportunistic offenders”. She also urged the public to check livestock and second-hand farming equipment was being sold legitimately, before purchasing it. “If you buy livestock or machinery for a steal, it probably is," she said. It is also recommended that rural property owners download the Farm Security checklist by logging on to www.crimestoppersvic. com.au/current-focus/farm-crime Are you a victim of farm crime? Report as soon as possible by calling the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

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Humour is the current keyword. Your sense of fun gets you over a series of work related hurdles. Digging deeply Moorabool – 30 2021 family Page helps youNews uncover the November, motives of friends, and17 neighbours. LEO—July 23-August 22

Stars & Puzzles A domestic difficulty eases up by the weekend, thanks to your touches of imagination. Update your image, improving your physique and experimenting with a new look that spells out self confidence. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

Delays for which you are not responsible could impede work progress, but your love life is on a sure course. The week sees you sharing the limelight with a friendly rival. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

A family member is surprisingly reserved and it is best to stay in the background. A volunteer project may include a delightful encounter. A business venture could benefit from further research. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

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ACROSS Money (4) Lodging (9) Dance (4) Choose (4) Expand (4) Poems (4) Fruit (10) Flower (10) Location (4) Flabby (4) Midday (4) Dial (4) Bird (9) Posted (4)

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DOWN Freight (5) Skin (5) Season (6) Smashed (6) Complacent (4) Suspend (9) Utter (9) Smack (4) Ages (4) Sour (6) Grumble (6) Cross (5) Build (5) Blow (4)

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ACROSS 1. Oil? How very surprising! (4). 7. Impudent when unmasked? (9). 8. In the first place, it’s used for writing (4). 9. Cover the hole that’s to be a swimming-pool (4). 10. Not an apple a day! (4). 11. Be got at outside to give a hand (4). 14. Like all who get drunk, then depressed everywhere (4,3,3). 16. Persuade me to fire in a different direction (5,2,3). 19. Look through the note inside (4). 22. Coming back, secures something really worth securing (4). 24. The food of love! (4). 25. The French doctor is young and has curly hair (4). 26. Going round the bend! (9). 27. Bird that goes north at the end of winter (4). DOWN 1. By law, I’m having a change of name (5). 2. Set out to make a will (5). 3. The sailor covered the box in a piece of cloth (6). 4. The girl on the inside is from the north of Italy (6). 5. Pass over the cards (4). 6. You’ll see one of these upon, perhaps, a block of flats (9). 12. From which to get a view of the sea? (3,6). 13. So half of them will go to America (4). 15. Give a little water to the horse on the quiet (4). 17. New style Navy (6). 18. What the hounds are following in the climb? (6). 20. Start off with a clean sheet again, perhaps (5). 21. A boy born, for a change, round about lunch time (5). 23. One kind of needle (that’s a piece of metal with a point on the end!) (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9224

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Well. 7, Bare-faced. 8, Lead. 9, Lid-o. 10, Date. 11, A-be-t. 14, High and low. 16, Twist my arm. 19, Pe-e-r. 22, Snip (rev.). 24, Duck. 25, La-M.B. 26, Cornering. 27, (win)Ter-N. Down - 1, Wilma (anag.) 2, Leave. 3, Ra-tin-g. 4, Veron-a 5, Hand 6, Penthouse (anag.). 12, Bay window. 13, Th(em)-U.S.. 15, Dam-p. 17, Mode-R.N. 18, A-scent. 20, Erase. 21, Rob-i-n. 23, Pin-e.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Tobacconists. 8, Strain. 9, Please. 10, Partner. 12, Divan. 15, Bleat. 16, Tackled. 18, Pillar. 20, Lavish. 22, Conversation. Down - 1, Football. 2, Gala. 3, Scented. 4, Snipe. 5, Asterisk. 6, Isis. 11,Trailing. 13, Aversion. 14, Ballast. 17, Greed. 19, Inch. 21, Vote. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Till next time. 8, Scraps. 9, C-l-aret. 10, ‘Flushe’d. 12, Pitch. 15, Break). 16, St-ay-ing. 18, Saucer. 20, En-Sue-d. 22, Twenty pounds. Down - 1, Circular. 2, (me)Al-ma. 3, F-e-asted. 4, Stock (-pot) . 5, Hilar-it-y. 6, Peke (peak). 11, Snatches. 13, Con-tends. 14, Attempt (anag.). 17, Grate. 19, Acts (anag.). 21, S-pun.

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CANCER—June 22-July 22 Humour is the current keyword. Your sense of fun gets you over a series of work related hurdles. Digging deeply helps you uncover the motives of friends, family and neighbours. LEO—July 23-August 22

A domestic difficulty eases up by the weekend, thanks to your touches of imagination. Update your image, improving your physique and experimenting with a new look that spells out self confidence. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Seek formal agreements and ask for written guarantees, especially if money is to pass hands. You could make large strides if dealing with large corporations. A travel idea may backfire. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 The spotlight is on the new and familiar. Travelling to exotic spots, meeting people from foreign lands and aquiring a novel hobby are all accented.

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Moneymaking opportunities open up by Friday. Use this week for seeking the best advice possible. Shopping trips are favourable - you are at the right sales at the right times. ANSWER BELOW SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Significant news may be revealed in such an understanding manner, you miss some of the implications. Weekend visits to or from out-of-towners could prove unexpectedly delightful and expensive. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Appreciation from a supervisor encourages you to exceed past glories. A sagging relationship shows sure signs of recovery. Reunions focus more on the future than on the past. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 The key this week is to see projects through from start to finish. Enjoy numerous opportunities for showing off your quick wit. Collect I.O.U.’s as soon as possible. PISCES—February 20-March 20 This week marks the start of a lucky cycle, with recent risks starting to pay off by the end of the week. The weekend offers opportunities for friendship. A neighbour may pass on important personal news.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Your body areas are the heart and the spine - and your heart is a big one and your spine is a strong one. As well, you tend to be a little pompous and a little snobish. Idealism is accented in the first half of next year. Next year also sees you enjoying improvement to your lifestyle.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 The spotlight is on the new and familiar. Travelling to exotic spots, meeting people from foreign lands and aquiring a novel hobby are all accented. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Moneymaking opportunities open up by Friday. Use this week for seeking the best advice possible. Shopping trips are favourable - you are at the right sales at the right times. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Cash. 7, Apartment. 8, Reel. 9, Pick. 10, Grew. 11, Odes. 14, Loganberry. 16, Snapdragon. 19, Site. 22, Limp. 24, Noon. 25, Face. 26, Chaffinch. 27, Sent. Down - 1, Cargo. 2, Suede. 3, Spring. 4, Broken. 5, Smug. 6, Interrupt. 12, Downright. 13, Slap. 15, Eons. 17, Rancid. 18, Grouch. 20, Irate. 21, Erect. 23, Puff.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9225

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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Results – Saturday 20 November The Centre held their Official Season Opening at Masons Lane Reserve. Former BMLAC athlete and current Port Adelaide AFL footballer, Zak Butters was special guest. President, Maria Downes welcomed everyone to the Opening, thanking all sponsors for supporting the Centre and wished all athletes the best of luck for the 2021/22 season. Maria then introduced Zak to members, acknowledging his progress from little aths and into the AFL. The 2021/22 Centre captains were announced - Danielle Ide and Braydn Rich were then presented by Zak with their Captain badges and certificates. Once all the formalities of the Opening had concluded competition was underway. In only the second week of competition an amazing 242 Personal Best results were recorded. Lachlan Simons led the way, recording 5 PBs for the meet. Lincoln Braszell recorded a new Centre record in the Boys Under 16 Long Jump, leaping a whopping 5.56 metres. Registration numbers continue to grow, and new athletes are always welcome to a two week free trial offer. Training seasons will be held every Thursday. Under 6-9 athletes will train at 4.30pm and Under 10-16 athletes will commence training at 5pm.

BMLAC JDS athletes – Nick Mai, Bridie Shanahan, Emma Stewart & Nicholas Ide. Photo - submitted

Former Little Ath - Zak Butters By Maria Downes

“Zak was a past member at the Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre and competed for the Eagles Club from Under 11s (2010) until Under 14s (2013). In 2018 Zak was drafted to the Port Adelaide Football Club, selected as the 12th draft pick, being picked up from the Western Jets/Darley Football Clubs. Zak plays as a midfielder/forward player for Port Adelaide. In his second year with the Power, Zak rocketed himself into the All-Australian squad of 40 after a super consistent season. In 2020 Zak was awarded the Gavin Wanganeen Medal. This medal is awarded to the club’s best performing AFL player under the age of 21. He also placed 4th in Port’s Best & Fairest. In the same season Zak was announced in the AFL players association Under 22 team. A remarkable season. Unfortunately, Zak had an interrupted 2021 season after ankle and knee injuries putting his season on hold. But the grit and determination, as well as hard work on his rehab Zak returned to the game earlier than expected and participated in this year’s finals series. After that injury interrupted year, Zak has set his sights on more midfield time for Port Adelaide in 2022 and he is using the off-season to improve his running and get stronger. We wish Zak all the best for another successful season with the Power.”

Results – Saturday 27 November Although cool and a little windy on Saturday morning, Bacchus Marsh Little Athletes recorded some terrific results for the meet. Bridie Shanahan broke her third record for the season; this week claiming the Under 16 Discus record. All Bridie’s three throws bettered the previous record, and a final throw of 30.97 metres set a new season record. At the completion of competition Cross Country athletes and family members gathered for their end of season Cross Country awards, which had unfortunately been delayed due to Covid restrictions. Athletes from the Melton, Gisborne and Werribee Centre also attended the presentations after a successful season for the Bacchus Marsh Centre which included athletes from all these Centres participating. Junior Girls Champion was awarded to Anni Clarke whilst the Champion Boy was won by Melton’s Harry Wark. The Intermediate awards were presented to Melton athletes, Balreet Kaur and Rajkamal singh Virk. The Senior Champions were awarded to Mackenzie Estlick and Zane Rich. Encouragement awards were presented to Cindy Hawken, Lynch Pillay, Sophia Butler, Jajhar Dhaliwa, Kira Watts and Samuel White. Special run shields were presented to Anna Seymour, Oliver (25 runs), Deegan Doyle, Imogen Lidgett-Egan, James Burton and Tyrah Doyle (50 runs), Braydn Rich (75 runs) and Zane Rich (100 runs). All qualified Cross Country athletes were awarded with a participation trophy. ***

Port Adelaide Footballer Zak Butters returns to BMLAC.

BMLAC members Nicholas Mai, Bridie Shanahan, Emma Stewart and Nicholas Ide have all been named in the 2021/22 Victorian Little Athletics Junior Development Squad (JDS). JDS gives U12–U16 athletes an opportunity to develop additional skills and improve technical competencies through participation in coaching and training sessions with some of Victoria’s leading coaches. ***

Danielle Ide (Girls Captain), Zak Butters, Braydn Rich (Boys Captain). Photos - submitted

The Centre Combined Event will be held this Saturday 8.30am at Masons Lane. All registered athletes will compete in five events (hurdles, sprint, distance, discus & long jump) gaining points in each event. All five events must be competed in to have completed the Combined Event. If one event is not competed in, that athlete will be deemed ineligible to win an award. Presentations will be made the following week. Trophies are awarded to the winners of each age group, with medals for second and third. All athletes will receive a Certificate of Participation.

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Cobras have finger on finals pulse By Todd Whelan Bacchus Marsh Coach Tom German believes a recent injection of sound leadership and quality personnel will see the Cobras in finals contention once again in 2022. While the external narrative in this current off-season has circled around the exit of up to nine senior players, Cobra fans will be pleased to know the reinforcements have arrived. Former Werribee and Camperdown key defender Jack Williams joins the club to sure up an unsettled back six, given the untimely departures of Ryan Bartlett (work), Tom Wardell (Dunnstown), Kane White (Skipton) and Tim Hughes (Skipton). Williams, a former Hampden League Team of the Year selection, is considered to be 'top end' talent and looms an exciting prospect for the red, yellow and black. Joining Williams across half back is former Victorian Amateurs representative Michael Colliver who will provide the run and carry with his aerobic ability (Personal Trainer) and above average foot skills, softening the blow left by Lachie Christopher who has returned home to Mansfield. Experienced power forward Reg Hickman has arrived at the Cobras to add flexibility to a dangerous front half, again filling a void left by Jaydn Owen (younger brother of Jake) who has returned to Gisborne. Hickman, Colliver and Williams especially have already shown the necessary leadership qualities that will aid German in his second year in charge, with a focus on developing youth. Max Eastmure has made the journey from Torquay, adding further depth to a well credentialed midfield trio that finished one, two, three in the 2021 Cobras Best and Fairest (Daniel Burton, Nick Stuhldrier, Tom German). The 19-year old's 186cm frame brings added size and potential grunt around stoppage as the youngster plies his trade under the watchful eye of an experienced leadership group. Also committing to the club for 2022 to bolster the defence is Ryan Chandler from Hillside in the Essendon Football League. Chandler returns to footy after a lay-off pursuing a boxing career. Sam Crea has also arrived from Glen Orden (Div 2 Western Region FL) as a potential rotation prospect through the midfield but is likely to spend a majority of his time forward. Crea won Glen Orden's 2016 Best and Fairest (Div 3 WRFL) and was rewarded with selection in the competition's Team of the Year. And finally, to round out a busy month in the market place, the Cobras welcome back handy winger Daniel Foley after a successful stint with Melton Centrals. The immediate football playing futures of Bryce Carroll, Logan Blundell, Josh Martin and Jackson Kirley remain doubtful at this stage due to injury, ongoing work and or family commitments. Pressure small forward Billy Griffiths has also notified the club of his intentions to play with Gordon in the Central Highlands Football League, much to the disappointment of German. "It wasn't through lack of effort on our part to keep him, but unfortunately these things happen in footy," he said. "We wish him (Billy) all the best."

Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 27 November Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Jimmy Walsh (20) 38 points. R/up - Les Martin (17) 35 points. Magpie - 14th John McLeod. NTPs - 12th Kev Lockman, 15th Jimmy Walsh (Hole in one). Saturday – Stableford A GRADE: Winner - Chris Tudor (11) 35 points on c/b from Frank Raffaele (10). B GRADE: Winner - Hugh Miller (16) 35 points. R/up - Jimmy Walsh (20) 33 points. NTPs - 12th Bob Arklay, 15th Aggy Germon. Magpies - 14th Pat Clifford, 18th Jason Bonar. Balls 5 Cut-off 33 points Chris Tudor, Frank Raffaele, Hugh Miller, Travis Preston, Jimmy Walsh.

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Adelle hits right note on debut By Tim O’Connor (HRV) A well-travelled trotter that once spent time with the late great Gavin Lang, bobbed up to win at massive odds for champion horsewoman Kerryn Manning on Saturday night. Having her first start for the Great Western trainer-driver, Adelle ($26) forecast a promising future in the Victorian squaregaiting ranks with a narrow but tough success in the Reliance Real Estate Trot. The daughter of Orlando Vici has only been with Manning just over a month, but she headed to Tabcorp Park Melton confident of a good showing after some exciting signs on the training track. "She's been working really, really good at home. Works like a really nice horse," Manning said of the former New Zealander. "I've watched her replays and she either goes really good or she gallops. So, I was hoping tonight she went really good and, yep, we got that. "She's been (with me) long enough to get a good grounding on the track and obviously came from racing, so she was fairly forward. I didn’t have to do a lot with her to get her fit.” Manning settled the five-year-old midfield in the running line from her back row draw and peeled three-wide down the back straight the final time. She loomed up to early leader Swiss Miss and race favourite Hopeful Beauty approaching the turn, but took until the last 50m to wrest the lead and win the race. Adelle had one start for Andy Gath in October after joining his team from the New South Wales stables of Blake Fitzpatrick. Lang first got the horse from New Zealand in 2019 and won all of his three runs with her. Manning felt Adelle would likely measure up to the open metropolitan trotting mares here in Victoria. "It's hard to say. She works at home like she is (up to them)," Manning said. "She ran home in 28-something at home the other day and nobody at home has done that for a long time. And she did it quite nicely. "Obviously at the races there's a bit more pressure, it’s a bit

Tabcorp Park Saturday 27 November Race 2 winner: Adelle (9) driven and trained by Kerryn Manning. Photo: Stuart McCormick.

different, but if she has a nice run in those sorts of races, I think she'll keep up no worries. Whether she's good enough to beat those sorts of horses I don’t know, but time will tell. "She's heading in the right direction, and she gives me the feel that she will be competitive in better races." The victory was one of two on the night for Manning, who teamed up with Shaun McNaulty-trained Yorkshire to win the TAB Long May We Play Claiming Masters. And she was just denied a treble in the night's feature event, the Equine Effect Westburn Grant Free For All, when Torrid Saint poked his nose in front near the post to deny Bettor Be The Bomb back-to-back victories. Amazingly, it was the third time in a row the pair had run the quinella, with Torrid Saint taking a 2-1 lead in those battles after reversing the finish from the Catanach's Jewellers Pace on November 19. The triumph completed a double for driver Jack Laugher and trainer Julie Douglas, who earlier won the DNR Logistics Pace with talented former Kiwi Rick Reilly. And there were smiles all around for Mick Blackmoretrained Jackson Square, who won his first race since April 2019 by leading all the way in the MKMV Pty Ltd and Cobber International Trot.

Lions too classy for Buninyong Darley Cricket Club – By Todd Whelan BCA ladder leaders Darley have powered their way to a 77-run win over finals aspirant Buninyong at the weekend. After winning the toss the Lions didn’t hesitate to bat, sending in-form opening duo Danza Hyatt and Dilan Chandima out to the crease with every intention of posting a big score. According to Lions coach Brian Wheelahan the pair did not let them down. “Both players showed their class and resilience against a bowling attack that were giving very little away,” he said. Hyatt (53) was the first man to go with the score on 94 having helped lay the foundations with Chandima for the aggressive middle order to go freely about their stroke play. Lions captain Brad Barnes (19) and Hasitha Wickramasinghe (39) gave Chandima the support needed to see the total pass 200 as the newcomer smashed the leather to all parts of the ground. According to Wheelahan, Chandima’s 92 deserved every bit of 100. “I loved Chandima’s innings,” he said. “His shot selection was a standout.” When the dangerous opener was finally dismissed with the score on 223, ‘better than handy’ all-rounder Madushanka Ekanayake (23) and Drew Locke (10*) each cleared the rope in the later stages to see the Lions finish on 6/250 from their 50 overs. Early wickets were always going to play a role in Buninyong’s response with the bat. In form Lion’s seamer Ben Longhurst, sent both openers packing by the time the score had reached 45 - job done, but unfortunately, calf done. Yes, the Lions veteran can expect some considerable time on the sidelines after straining a calf 4.1 overs into his spell. Wheelahan said with loss comes opportunity. “Thankfully we have some great bowling stocks in our twos,” he said. “Dayle Locke looks the obvious replacement after taking 3/12 at the weekend.” When the Ward brothers struck to dismiss key bats three and four, the home side were in all sorts at 4/60, their best batsmen already in the sheds. Needless to add the mission would be too much for Buninyong to overcome as they limped to 6/110. There was some resistance shown as they put on 47 for the seventh wicket before Ekanayake (2/34) and Hyatt (2/14) claimed the last four wickets to bowl out the home-side for 173, inside 43 overs.

The Lions are flying undefeated with three wins on the road. This week the reigning dual Premiers host a strong East Ballarat (3rd) outfit at Darley Park. Wheelahan is confident his boys ‘are just going’ at the moment and the thought of more gears up their sleeve is an exciting prospect. “Let’s hope we can fire on all cylinders in front of all our fans,” he said. “Whenever this happens, we’re going to be hard to play against.” An ominous warning straight from the top - - play starts from noon Saturday. Results – Round 4 1st GRADE Darley 6/250, Overs 50. D. Chandima 92, D. Hyatt 53, H. Wickramasinghe 39. Buninyong 173 all out, Overs 42.3. B. Longhurst 2/13, D. Hyatt 2/14, M. Ekanayake 2/34. Darley won by 77 runs. 2nd GRADE Darley 151 all out, Overs 40.3. D. Hoey 47*, E. Thewma 42. Buninyong 8/154, Overs 44.5. Da Locke 3/12, W. Johnson 2/26. Darley lost by 2 wickets. 3rd GRADE Darley 8/147, Overs 40. C. Salisbury 33, A. Morton 32. Buninyong 6/158, Overs 38.2. T. Cox 3/25. Darley lost by 4 wickets. 4th GRADE Coronet City 161 all out, 39.2 Overs. A. Kannar 4/31, J. Hynes 2/24, A. Bird 2/26. Darley 5/164, Overs 32.3. T. Gallagher 104*. Darley won by 5 wickets 5th GRADE Darley 7/131, Overs 40. Lucas 0/135, Overs 22. Darley lost by 10 wickets Under 17 - (R2) Darley 9/205, Overs 50. S. Fawcett 51, M. Hoey 48, G. Martindale 30*. Ballarat-Redan 7/197, Overs 50. S. Fawcett 2/18. Darley won by 8 runs WOMEN’S LEAGUE - (R 3) Darley 4/62, Overs 20. S. McKinley 18, T. Morrisey 18. Lancefield 6/64, Overs 11. A. Kilmartin 2/13. T. Morrisey 2/5 Darley won by 4 wickets

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Ballan Bowling Club By Tony Birch Results – Week ending Saturday 27 November

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Midweek Ballan v Beaufort (4) After being close all day it was Ballan that held onto a 4 shot win. Jan Conroy’s (S) rink tied while the rink of Grant Stirling (S) won by 4 shots.

Ballan 1st XI v Lucas

Saturday Division 3 Ballan played a home game against Smeaton Bowls Club. The wind caused difficult conditions, but the game was close between most rinks. In the end it was the win by the rink of Rick Sloan, Scott McConnell, Chris Love and David O’Hanlon (S) by 31 shots, that got Ballan over the line to win by 30 shots. Division 8 Ballan v Sebastopol Again, it was a very close and entertaining game with the deciding result not known until the final ends. Unfortunately, both the Ballan skippers of Janine Jensen and Gary Cornel, went down to the same score (18-19) therefore losing by 2 shots overall. Division 7 - bye

Ballan Brumbies Basketball Results – Week ending 20 November U10 Boys Ballan 8 lost Saints Knicks 10 U12 Boys Ballan Red 10 lost Drummo Dragons Black 28 Ballan White 4 lost Sovereign Knights 34 U14 Boys Ballan Red Grade 11 lost Saints Bucks 41 Ballan White Grade 14 lost Drummo Dragons Black 40 U14 Girls Ballan 36 def Phoenix Gems 12 U16 Boys Ballan Red Grade 14 lost Drummo Dragons Green 40 Ballan White (Blue Grade) - Bye Ballan Blue Grade 22 def Wildcats White 18 Ballan A Grade 33 lost Wildcats 80 U16 Girls - Bye U19 Boys Ballan Red Grade 59 def Saints Blazers 24 U19 Boys Ballan White Grade - Bye U19 Girls - Bye Results – Week ending 28 November U10 Boys Ballan 3 lost Phoenix Taipans 26 U12 Boys Ballan Red grade 14 lost Celtic Tigers 25 Ballan White grade - Bye U12 Girls Ballan 32 def Excies Acmy 8 U14 Boys Ballan Red grade) 9 lost Phoenix Flames 39 Ballan Blue Grade 42 def Wildcats Blue 41 Ballan White grade - bye U14 Girls Ballan 47 def Excies Acmy 20 U16 Boys Ballan Red grade 19 lost Wildcats 39 Ballan White Blue grade 40 def Wildcats Gold 36 Ballan Blue (Blue grade) 24 Phoenix Kings 36 Ballan A grade 26 lost Phoenix United 73 U16 Girls Ballan 20 def Saints Comets 0 U19 Boys Ballan Red grade 47 lost Phoenix Devils 48 Ballan White grade 16 lost Phoenix Razorbacks 30 U19 Girls Ballan 23 lost Phoenix Sapphires 47

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Ballan 8/185 def Lucas 130 Batting - Ryan Lister 61, Kobe Heafield 55, Mark Kennedy 30

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Bowling - Lachie Snaith 5/15, Jack Jarvis 2/3, Kobe Heafield 1/30, Ben Loughnane 1/35 After losing the toss and being put into bat, Ballan got off to a very dismal start, falling to 4/12. From here, Mark Kennedy and Ryan Lister started the salvage mission by putting on a 43-run partnership. The wicket of Kennedy (30) and a very brief cameo from David Gardiner again had Ballan looking not great at 6/77. The young Ryan Lister (61) batted with poise and skills of a much more experienced cricketer as he anchored the innings for Ballan. He was then joined by Kobe Heafield (55), with both putting on a sizzling 90 run partnership, with each making their first senior half century for the season. From the terrible start, Ballan managed to get to 8/185 after 45 overs, thanks to the youngsters in the team.

Tom Norman picked up 3/21 in the U15 match at Russell Square.

With the ball, Ballan got off to a flying start. Lachie Snaith picked up three wickets in his first two overs. This had Lucas reeling at 3/22. Jack Jarvis picked up the leather and, using his sheer speed and bowl control, disrupted the batters, taken two wickets in as many balls to have Lucas at 5/42. Jack’s five over spell conceded only three runs. Lachie Snaith, in his second spell, took the last two wickets in consecutive balls to finish with figures of 5/15, and the chance at a hat trick with his first bowl next week. Ballan are currently undefeated after 3 rounds, with VRI Delacombe the next opponents. 4th GRADE Ballan 2nd XI 83 lost Burrumbeet 4/172 Bowling - Michael Vallance 2/32, John Costello 1/14, Ned Loft 1/45 Batting - Ned Loft 25, Jake Wernicke 15. Under 17

U11, Edward Bayard had a great game getting 4/0, 1 catch, 1 run out and a run out for the opposition when he subbed for them as they were short of players.

Ballan v Wendouree (2nd Day) Ballan 3/159 def Wendouree 4/155 Batting - Matt Golding 53 not out, Heath Doherty 30, Kobe Heafield 28, Ryan Lister 18. Under 15 Ballan 111 lost East Ballarat 6/178 (Day 2) Batting - Noah Pace 46, Josh Singh 22 Bowling - Tom Norman 3/21, Angus Britt 1/17, Clover McIlwaine 1/25. Under 13 Ballan v Ballarat Redan Ballan 4/57 def Ballarat Redan 7/41 Batting - Sarah Burton 14, Clover McIlwaine 11, Max Farrell 6 Ret. n.o, James Bayard 4, Charlotte Wallace 3 Bowling - James Bayard 2/4, Cooper Olthof 2/4, Charlotte Wallace 0/2, Sarah Burton 1/3, Jai Singh 0/5, Oscar Britt 0/6, Mickey Rawlins 0/7, Clover McIlwaine 0/8. A couple of Under 11s, Cooper Olthof and Mickey Rawlins stepped up to help out the team, after illness depleted the ranks.

U11s wicket keeper Banjo Luke, got to bowl and got 3/1 with the ball.

Ballan bowled and restricted the opposition to 41 runs as they worked incredibly hard to bowl the entire opposition out. James Bayard continued to pick up handy wickets for the team and Cooper Olthof was very happy to be able to bowl at full pace and pick up two wickets. Clover McIlwaine was involved in everything, with two catches and a direct hit run out. Max Farrell took the gloves for the first time and looked as though she had been keeping for years. With the bat, Sarah Burton and Clover McIlwaine opened and set a good foundation for the team with excellent running between the wickets and game awareness. This was followed with season best batting from Max Farrell, Charlotte Wallace, James Bayard and Oscar Britt, all displaying the shots they had practiced in training and being rewarded for their hard work. Jai Singh made it through to retiring not out, after facing his allocated balls and supporting his batting partners well.

James Bayard got 2/4, 1 catch and 4 runs in the U13s. Photos – CHRIS THOM

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