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Turning a new page

(L-R) Mayor Tom Sullivan, Cr Paul Tatchell with Michaela Settle (Member for Buninyong) and Minister Shaun Leane who announced partnership funding of $7m, with Council and State Government, to build a library and community hub at Ballan. Photos: Helen Tatchell By Lachlan Ellis

A new library for Ballan has been just a dream for many years, but thanks to a major funding pledge from the State Government, the dream will become reality. Minister for Local Government, Shaun Leane, and Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle, joined Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan, Deputy Mayor Cr Dudzik, and Crs Tatchell, Munari, and Berry, to announce the funding on Thursday 27 January. Under the Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF), Council will receive $3.5 million for the Ballan Library and Community Hub, with a further $1.5 million coming from the latest round of the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. On top of this $5 million from the State Government, Council will provide $2 million for the Hub, which will be located at the former Commonwealth Bank building at 127 Inglis Street.

Minister Leane said he was proud to help secure the funding, stressing the importance of libraries in a time when staying connected has been difficult. “The work that this Council, staff, and Councillors have done supporting your community during the pandemic has been fantastic. And the work that library staff have done in the last 20 months dealing with the pandemic has been nothing short of fantastic as well,” Mr Leane said. “We all know that libraries are so much more than what they might have been perceived to be a couple of decades ago. They are now essential, important community hubs...the contribution of library staff is always fantastic, and in these times, they’ve gone over and above.” Ms Settle added the Library and Community Hub had been a priority for Moorabool since she became the State Member for Buninyong in 2018. “After I was elected, I think one of the first meetings I had with you [Minister Leane] was around this

project. So, I’m absolutely delighted to see this funding announced,” she said. Cr Sullivan and Cr Tatchell both thanked the State Government for their support for the project, with Cr Sullivan stating the new facility would become “the heart of Ballan”. “Council has been advocating for a new library in Ballan for a number of years now, and it’s great with this announcement we can advance this very exciting project,” Cr Sullivan said. “For a good while, Ballan and rural parts of Moorabool have been serviced by mobile libraries, and what I would call a ‘library-ette’ in the Mechanics Institute. This part of Ballan, there’s a vibrance about it…this site will add to that and be accessible.” The site is anticipated to include not just a library, but also a maternal and child health centre, community meeting spaces and exhibition/event spaces, with a central courtyard connecting the rooms. continued page 2

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THE NEXT STEPS Council’s General Manager for Community Strengthening, Sally Jones, said plans for the Library and Community Hub would undergo a second round of consultation, before design works continued. “We don’t want an empty building here for a very long time, so we’re looking into what purpose we can use it for in the interim…but it will be come down as part of the building works,” Ms Jones told the Moorabool News. “These initial plans are something to take to the community, and ask if that’s what they would like, then we can more formally work with architects to see what’s possible on-site. “We’ll need to have started construction by June 2023, so it will be on or before that date, most likely before. But that’s the timeline we have to stick to under the funding application,” Ms Jones said.

By Helen Tatchell and Lachlan Ellis Minister Shaun Leane Is this guaranteed budgeted money or an upcoming election promise? “Yes absolutely it is budgeted. It is money to come out of the budget and is an allocation from the last budget. We had $50m for the Growing Suburbs Fund and that’s where the $3.5m has come from. And for the Living Libraries Infrastructure Fund is from a pool of $11m. Mr Leane said the local member played an important part in the process. “Michaela Settle is a passionate advocate for this area, and relentless. Whenever she sees me in the corridors of parliament, she’ll get me in an arm lock and make sure I understand what her priorities are for particular areas.” Mr Leane told the Moorabool News, whilst announcements like this one was the best part of his job, he said Council’s don’t get enough credit. “They have done a fantastic job during very trying times, relocating their workforce in different areas, their staff and libraries overall have been fantastic. I just love coming out and meeting library staff, coming to see new libraries, or old ones. It is a privilege,” he said. Derek Madden MSC CEO A small minority in the community have been vocal at Council’s Public Question Time about the library, and ‘word on the street’ is the minority are pushing for the library to stay in the Mechanics Hall complex, a facility owned by the State government (DEWLP), and currently tenanted by the Ballan Community House. Council’s CEO Derek Madden said the opportunity arose for Council to secure a prominent building in the main street and identifying that Council would be the controller of its own destiny, by having ownership of the building and the land which the library will be situated. “We sat down as an executive with local members and everyone saw the benefits of this being a central location, and building something from scratch. Leveraging off other assets that exist in the town. “ And project has at least 12-months to be considered ‘shovel ready’. “There is still a period of consultation that General Manager Sally Jones and the team will be carrying out. We really want the library to serve not just the current community but also the future,” Mr Madden told the Moorabool News. “We want to work with the community to know what they would actually like to see with the library. This is one of the benefits from building from scratch is you can really incorporate what the community needs and wants into the future.” Mr Madden said under the current proposal, the current building will be demolished. “Yes, it will be coming down and the building will be at the rear with a community garden and just general open space, collectively could be used for art galleries and also for music,” he said.

Michaella Settle (Local Member for Buninyong) Minister Leane said she was a great advocate for the library project, but who did Ms Settle target to get the funding and how hard did she work? “Well, it is really about how hard Council winged on me,” she told the Moorabool News. “Almost from the day I was elected the then Mayor of Moorabool Cr Paul Tatchell, I met with him and the CEO Derek Madden, and it really was a priority project so I was aware this was one at the top of the list. “The CEO advised me of his intention to put in for the funding and obviously there is a process done at arm’s length however, I was able to talk to the Minister about how important it would be for the community. And with those decisions they have to be made impartially but in talking to the Minister, he had to understand what it would mean for the people of Ballan.” Ms Settle said libraries today are quite a bit different from the old days when it was “just really books”. “They are real community hubs. The positioning of this project invigorates the whole town. I am genuinely really delighted. There are lots of different grant funding opportunities but this one really mattered.” Paul Tatchell Central Ward Councillor for Ballan, Paul Tatchell said he knows how tight government budgets are and how difficult it’s been over the past couple of years to raise money. “I see this as extremely fortunate,” he said. “This will be an extraordinary building. Libraries do extraordinary things…in the last few years we’ve seen connections between people being broken or severed. I think this is a great start to putting those threads back together, and putting people in the one place.” Cr Tatchell said with Council owning a building on land owned by council, and funding from two state government budget pools, had no comparison to renting a room for the current library, in a state owned building. “The reality is, we would not have been able to attract the funding for a state government building. I think part of the process is you have to have a building of your own and why would we not invest in the ratepayers building, it is a ratepayer asset,” he said. “The fact is (Council) is renting the current library. This will be something the people will be able to expand on and the kids we see now will be bringing their kids to this library. So, that is far more important than leasing something short term as a stock gap. This just won’t serve Ballan, we have outer areas that will benefit. The good people of Blackwood, Myrniong, Greendale, Gordon, Wallace, Bungaree...maybe the people who have been going to the Ballarat library will reconsider, avoid the traffic and come down here.” Cr Tatchell said a library is such a simple word for something so broad in what its capacity is, and its ability to provide that meeting space for people and reconnect people in country towns. “Let’s face it, living in rural Australia is about connectivity, that’s what builds these things, what keeps us all together and what gets us through the trouble and strife, and that is the big differential between city life from country life and why we are seeing city people coming to the country. The biggest kept secret is country people look after country people, doesn’t matter whether they come from the city or not.”

Word on the street Two Ballan residents who looked over the draft plans for the library complex shared their thoughts with the Moorabool News. Both acknowledged the need for a new library and community hub in the growing town, but expressed frustration over the Commonwealth Bank’s exit. “I’m 50/50 on it … it’s a shame to see the Bank go, but it’ll be nice to have a new library and community spot. I’m halfway between,” Maureen said. “We’ve only been here for 14 years, and Ballan has grown a lot in our time...so alright, we need new things, but a lot of us older people…I’m alright, but a lot of them still have bank books and things, so they miss out.” Monika was also walking along the main street when the library funding was announced and told the Moorabool News the new complex was “exciting” but had concerns with only one ATM in town now. “There’s not even a [Commonwealth Bank] ATM … you would’ve thought they would’ve made some sort of a deal with Council, to pay ex amount of dollars to keep the ATM there,“ Monika added. “Now all we’ve got is the Bendigo Bank ATM, and that charges you $2 if you’re not a Bendigo Bank customer. But this announcement about the library is exciting,” she said.

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Rubbish dumped on the nature strip outside Steptoes Opportunity shop. Photos – Lachlan Ellis

Dumping, not donating By Lachlan Ellis A local non-profit has seen the dumping of items on its nature strip and footpath, increase during COVID, despite a sign and fence instructing they are not taking donations. The dumping costs hundreds of dollars to remove every month. Steptoes Opp Shop in Ballan gives away thousands of dollars to charities and the community every year, but dealing with junk dumped out the front is cutting into both its fundraising, and the time of its volunteer workforce – many of whom are retirees. Fred Moore is one of the volunteers at Steptoes, and the former President of the Ballan Lionesses. She told the Moorabool News that while dumping had always been a problem in her nearly ten years volunteering at Steptoes, it was at its worst now. “It just comes, it just appears…we had the gates up saying ‘no donations’, no op shops are taking donations at the moment, we’ve been slowed down by COVID,” Ms Moore said.

“It shows up every week, but never as bad as recently. I’d say 40 per cent of all donations is rubbish…it’s cheaper for us to rent six skips, we can’t afford to go to the tip anymore.” “They know we’re all in our 70s and 80s…karma will get them,” Ms Moore said. Lyn Plummer is the Manager of Ballan & District Community House, which took over management of Steptoes Opp Shop last year, and said the dumping was “appalling”. “Sometimes I notice that if we have the gate closed with the ‘no donations’ sign, they just throw them over the gate. ,” Ms Plummer said. “People leave furniture, clothes…quite often there’s big photographs of landscapes with glass backing, toys, vacuum cleaners…all sorts of stuff. We appreciate that they’re giving us stuff, but if there’s a sign out there that’s clearly visible, it means we can’t cope, there’s not enough storage space in Ballan at the moment.” Ms Plummer said volunteers don’t want to turn people away when they get good things.

Auction for impounded vehicles

More than a dozen impounded vehicles are being auctioned by Moorabool Shire Council, with the call for perspective bidders to make an appointment. The vehicles range from sedans, station wagons, utes, trucks, and even a boat on a trailer. The vehicles are available for viewing in Ballan on Thursday 3 February from 10 – 10:30 am, and Thursday 10 February from 3 – 3:30 pm. To make an appointment to view the vehicles at either of these times, call the Community Safety team on (03) 5366 7100. Bids must be submitted via email to info@moorabool.vic.gov.au addressed to the Community Safety team, or via written submission addressed to Community Safety at a Council Customer Service centre, before 12 pm on Friday 11 February. For more information, visit www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/impounded-vehicles.

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“…but when we say we can’t deal with it, there’s too much stuff, people need to bring it another day. We’re only open Fridays and Saturdays. On Mondays our volunteers are there for four or five hours just trying to sort out stuff that’s come over the weekend. It’s too much,” she said. So what’s the solution? Ms Plummer isn’t sure if there is one, but the Board of the Community House would try and come up with one. “We’re checking the surveillance cameras, but we don’t think it’s good enough to recognise people. Someone did come in and say they got the registration of a car that was dumping a lot of stuff, but you’ve got to have a photograph as proof,” she said. “We’ll talk with the Board…I think we should board up the shed or move the donation area to Inglis Street, instead of Stead Street.” Steptoes Opp Shop is located on the corner of Stead and Inglis Street Ballan, at the roundabout.

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Jemima Woods. Photo supplied

‘Wood’ you believe this? By Lachlan Ellis A former Bacchus Marsh Cobra and Western Jet player has earned a spot on an AFLW list, impressing her club with a three-goal debut in the VFLW last year, and another three in an AFLW intraclub match last month. Jemima Woods took part in last year’s AFLW Draft Combine after playing three games for the Bulldogs in the VFLW, but unfortunately wasn’t drafted. But when Kirsten McLeod was moved to the AFLW Western Bulldogs’ Inactive List with ongoing concussion symptoms, that left a spot in the squad free. On January 14 this year, it was announced that the vacant spot would be filled by none other than 18-year-old Ms Woods. The flying forward told the Moorabool News she was ecstatic at the chance to play at the top level.

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“I didn’t believe it at first…I didn’t think they were playing a prank on me, but I didn’t know what to think. It took a while to sink in, I didn’t expect it at all, it was so last minute,” Ms Woods said. “I’ve been a train-on player training once a week, but now I’m full-time like the rest of the girls, up for selection each week…so I’ll up the training a bit. I’ll take it week-by-week, it’s hard to know when I’ll debut with injuries and stuff…but hopefully soon.” She was told by coach Nathan Burke, former AFL St.Kilda great, that she’d made the squad the day before her selection was announced to the rest of the team, and joked that keeping it a secret was “really hard”. “That training session before Burke mentioned it, I said to him, how long until I can tell everyone? I was absolutely bursting, I couldn’t hold it in,” she laughed. “I’d like to thank the Bacchus Marsh Cobras and everyone in that community, for all their support, they’ve been amazing.”

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Musician hits high note By Lachlan Ellis Australia Day was a special day for a Bacchus Marsh man, awarded with an Order of Australia Medal, for his 30 years of service to music. Andrew Houston is a Life Member of the Western Region Concert Band, joining the Band in 1992, becoming Manager in 1995, and Musical Director in 2000. In 2004 he co-founded SingWest (formerly the Western Region Concert Choir), and has serviced as Musical Director of SingWest since 2011. He said he was shocked and humbled to receive the prestigious Order of Australia Medal. “I wasn’t expecting it…it hasn’t changed anything really, it was probably a shock given the last couple of years where things have been so interrupted with COVID. But we’re still working very hard,” he told the Moorabool News. “I joined the Western Region Concert Band as a player when I was at Melbourne Uni, and I was a member of the Australian Army’s Reserve Band as well. They had a few problems with conductors, I was a bit reluctant to take that up, but long story short, I started conducting there in 2000 and I’ve been there ever since. “It’s great, there’s a really good volunteer group there, great committee…of course, you can’t work in isolation, it’s a real team effort. So to get this honour’s great, but there’s a really good team behind it.” Mr Houston said a passion for community music, and the fun and rewarding nature of his work, was what had kept him going for three decades. “I have my own music that I play in the Melbourne blues scene, but I’m also passionate about getting volunteers to do community music. It’s music at all sorts of levels…I can play professionally, and also work with the amateur and volunteer circuit, and try and get some really good results out of the volunteers,” he said. “It’s great fun…I’ve had volunteers working with Leo Sayer, Christine Anu, James Morrison, Glenn Shorrock, and a whole range of people. Just to see the joy they get out of that, and the opportunities that creates…it’s very rewarding. I wouldn’t have been there as long if it wasn’t fun as well.” An unexpected benefit of winning an OAM has been getting back in contact with people, Mr Houston added. “I’ve gotten a lot of positive messages on all the socials, and the phone’s been going non-stop, emails too. What’s really nice about it is there’s people I haven’t connected with for many years getting in touch,” he said. “COVID’s been really good at keeping people ‘anti-socially distant’ I suppose, so to hear from people and touch base has been probably the nicest part of getting the award.” Mr Houston expects to receive the physical award in April or May at Government House – but with the uncertainty around the pandemic, admits he’s unsure of a specific date. He was one of just 732 Australians to receive an award in the General Division of the Order of Australia on 26 January 2022.

Moorabool’s newly crowned Order of Australia Medal recipient Andrew Houston. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

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Goodbye old, hello new By Lachlan Ellis More than five years after lobbying for funding began, tenant clubs at Darley Park have said farewell to the old clubhouse, with demolition beginning this week. Players and members of the Darley Football Netball Club (DFNC) and Darley Cricket Club said gathered to say goodbye to the old building on Thursday 20 January, posing for one last photo before the building goes down. The clubrooms, which are believed to have been around since at least the mid-70s, is scheduled to be replaced by October, under a $3.75 million plan for a new pavilion at Darley Park. In September 2020, the State Government committed $2.5 million to the ‘Darley Park Community and Sports Centre’ under the Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF), while Council pledged $1 million under the 2020/21 State Budget. The GSF was originally used for growing metropolitan Councils, but years of lobbying by Moorabool Shire Council, via the Peri-Urban Group of Councils (PUGC), saw the Fund opened up to councils on Melbourne’s fringe. The remaining $250,000 will come from the DFNC Seniors, DFNC Juniors, and Darley Cricket Club. President of the DFNC, Mark Shelly, said the occasion marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Darley. “It’s something that we started lobbying for back in 2017, so it’s been a long journey so to speak, to get to where we are now. The main focus we’ve honed in on is that we want the new facility to become a community facility, something the people of Darley can recognise and make use of,” he told the Moorabool News. “It’s amazing that it’s coming to fruition, there’s been a lot of meetings and a lot of hours, not just from the club’s perspective, but all the tenants have been involved in the planning process.”

Darley Football Netball Club and Darley Cricket Club members, pose in front of the fenced-off clubrooms at Darley Park, soon to be demolished. Photo – Lachlan Ellis DFNC Secretary Lorissa Edwards said the project would benefit not just the three tenant clubs, but the people of the area as a whole. “It’s going to mean way more use by the community, which is awesome. Bigger facilities for engagements, parties, weddings…better usage for our male and female footballers, netballers and cricketers too,” she said. “We’ll have canteen facilities downstairs, but we’re hoping that we can run meals upstairs more often, Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, regardless of whether it’s football or

cricket season or not, and just have a more social aspect in Darley, this side of town. “It feels a bit surreal to have the project starting…it’s been a long time coming. Lots of work from lots of people has made this possible…I can’t wait to see works started, it’ll be exciting not just for the football and cricket clubs, but for the community.” While the works are ongoing, the DFNC will still play its home games at Darley Park, operating out of temporary changerooms.

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Moorabool The year ahead Moorabool Shire Council lower than in 2021, Cr Sullivan Council Mee�ng believes illness, and the supply

By Lachlan Ellis

There might not be any in-person shortages that widespread COVID ribbon cutting for the time being, illness is causing, will be a major but Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan is challenge for Council. optimistic that 2022 will be a big “The resources to physically get the year for Moorabool Shire. work done…not just in government “Because we’re going to have but across the economy, we’re two elections in 2022 (State and seeing the supply chain under Federal), I think we want to make stress. Timber’s hard to get, steel sure we The havenext very Ordinary sound projects prices are increasing, so material Mee�ng of Council will be held that are fully costed and stand up to prices for Council might increase… on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St economic scrutiny, to present those resourcing is something we’ll have Ballan,orstar�ng 6.00 pm. to governments political at parties,” to keep an eye on,” he said. Cr Sullivan said. “There might be some unknown “We also to on bea�endance strategic effects at this stage, the moment Forwant details or to the view theatagenda, go to about what we’re seeking to do – a lot of people are becoming ill, www.moorabool.vic.gov.au not just shiny bauble stuff, I mean we probably don’t have a full basic infrastructure that’s needed complement of staff at the moment. into future. For argument’s sake, I saw something a little while ago, industrial land in Moorabool is that in some businesses, 25 per something we’re aware of and are cent of staff are away, probably for looking to make sure is enhanced, COVID-related reasons. to foster greater economic growth “That puts a strain on delivery… and jobs in the community.” we need to keep an eye on that and With the Omicron variant make sure we don’t fall behind in Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan. Photo Helen Tatchell spreading rapidly and restrictions our delivery schedules.”

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It’ll be a big year for sport and recreation upgrades, with a range of projects to begin construction early this year. The Bacchus Marsh Sports Stadium (Stage 1 of MARC) is expected to start construction in February, with a 4-court basketball stadium to be constructed in Taverner St. The 1000+ Steps Project is also due to be completed in August. Construction of new pavilions at the Darley and Ballan Recreation Reserves are due to begin in January and February/March respectively, and Stage 2 of the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Reserve works are likely to begin in March, with two soccer pitches, an Aussie rules oval, a playground, and car parks to be built. The Mill Park skate park and 3x3 court are likely to commence construction in March in Ballan, and the Aqualink shared user path remains under construction. Design of the Ballan Library will also be advanced during 2022, while the West Maddingley Early Years Hub at Stonehill Estate is likely to begin construction in mid-2022. For more information, go to www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and search for “Moorabuild projects and works”.

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Council Mee�ng

The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 2 February 2022, at 6.00pm.

The next Ordinary Mee�ngMee�ng of Council will held Unscheduled ofbeCouncil Wednesday on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St 2 February 2022, at 6.00pm. Commi�ee Mee�ng Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm. Moorabool Shire Council Impounded Vehicle Auction 2022 Details about location and attendance will be available on our website: The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held tomorrow, www.moorabool.vic.gov.au

Details about loca�on and a�endance will be available on our website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Council is holding an auction for over a dozen impounded vehicles. Bids must be submitted

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before 12 noon Friday February 11, 2022. Vehicles will be available for viewing by perspective bidders by appointment only. For more information and to view the vehicles, visit: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/impounded-vehicles

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We understand that some of our community continue to be financially affected by the COVIDaﬀected by the COVID-19 pandemic and Council are con�nuing to oﬀer 19 pandemic and Council are continuing to offer support to these ratepayers in accordance support toProperty these ratepayers in accordance with Council’s Property Rate with Council’s Rate Debt Management Policy and Addendum C which is available on Debt Council’s website.

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Management Policy and Addendum C which is available on Council’s website. Below is aisreminder of the legislative rate payment options: Below a reminder of the legisla� ve rate payment op�ons:

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Remaining Instalments Due and payable:

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Tenders Have Your Say: Moorabool Shire Council Female Friendly Strategy Impounded Vehicle Auc�on 2022 Council Mee�ng Council is holding an auc� on for over a dozen impounded vehicles. Bids Planning Permit must be submi�ed before 12 noon Friday February 11, 2022. Vehicles will be available for viewing by perspec�ve bidders by appointment only. For more informa�on and to view the vehicles, visit: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/impounded-vehicles

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Bob Closter (Citizen of the Year) celebrated his award with daughters (L-R) Robyn, Maria and Donna.

Australia Day in Moorabool By Helen Tatchell We are one and, we’re all part of the story, that is Australia Day. Held last Wednesday 26 January at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, a restricted crowd was able to attend, due to COVID limitations, with the annual event also livestreamed on Council’s website. Moorabool Mayor Tom Sullivan said it is a day to reflect on the resilience of communities, and a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian. “It is also a day to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history. “We can and should respect the stories of others. We are all part of this story, and we are all part of the Australian history,” he said. The day started with the mayor’s speech followed by announcing and presenting of awards and certificates of appreciation to members of the community. Whilst Bob Closter was declared Citizen of the Year, Trevor Crawford and Susanna McPherson were nominees in the category, and presented with certificates from Mayor Tom Sullivan. A Mayor Award was presented to Karen Pinder in recognition of her mission to “Mask the Marsh” during another year impacted by the COIVD-19 pandemic. “Karen has been selfless and relentless in her ongoing mission, providing over 4700 masks to children and adults, free of charge,” Cr Sullivan said. “The Mayor Award recognises Karen’s commitment to her community, and a way of thanking her for her efforts.” There is a saying ‘they save the best for last’, and that was 88-year old Bob Closter. Born in Bacchus Marsh, playing football and cricket for both Maddingley and the Marsh, his main love from early on was horses. He gave an enormous amount of time coaching and helping young children with their horses. Cr Sullivan said Bob was a great horseman and his work at the local pony club was never ending. “He held various roles throughout the decades at the club including instructor, coach, committee member, president and groundskeeper, and up until recently spent hours on the tractor slashing grass at the Racecourse Reserve,” he said.

“I take this opportunity to congratulate Bob for his outstanding service to Moorabool Shire.” Mr Closter attended with his three daughters, brother Bill, friends, and nominee Barry Tanner. “It was a real surprise for me to be up here today to be quite honest,” Mr Closter said. Having been brought up behind a fruit shop in Bacchus Marsh, Mr Closter said they were unfortunate to lose their dad early in life, and along with his brother Bill were virtually reared by his mother, alone, from the ages of seven and four, “and mum still ran the fruit shop for years”. “Getting back to my life with the horses. I loved the horses and still do. My grandparents on my mother’s side showed horses in buggy’s. I was taught by my Aunty to ride, and I have been around the Shows, back in the day. Even riding in gymkhanas at Maddingley Park and Darley Park,” he said. “When I joined the Pony Club, they had nothing at all. Reg Wittick would bring jumping rails and 44-gallon drums for wings, and it went from there. The Bacchus Marsh club once boasted a strong membership of 120 riders, sadly today, that number is only around 20.” Mr Closter ran for President of the club and was successful, holding the position for eight-years. “I was lucky, it was the good years, what we were all used to, which are gone. We had great times back in that era,” he said. Reminiscing the ‘good years’ included Easter camps at sheep properties around the district with everyone sleeping in the shearing quarters; riding to shows and events, as many families did not have floats, horses were also transported by Watson’s. Having been involved with a number of sporting organisations in Bacchus Marsh, Mr Closter concluded his speech by declaring his love for horses. “If you said to me today, there was a football match or a cricket match on, I would go to the horses. “Thank you very much ladies and gentlemen.” Lastly, Mr Closter had two tips for children wanting to ride horses. “They would have to want to do it, and be prepared to listen,” he told the Moorabool News.

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Karen Pinder received a Mayoral Award on Australia Day. Photo - MSC

Mayoral Award

Meet Karen Pinder. She received the Mayoral Award for 2022. Karen has been recognised for her mission to "Mask the Marsh" during another year impacted by COVID-19. She has been selfless and relentless in her ongoing mission, providing over 4,700 masks to children, adults and vulnerable residents, free of charge. "The message we would like to pass over is - if everyone can try and do something at some stage throughout the day or the week that's selfless, for someone else in the community, it'll just help make the community so much better and stronger."

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St Anne’s Winery at Myrniong was transformed for a TV commercial set to air in the near future. Photo – St Anne’s Winery

Winery attracts TV crews

By Lachlan Ellis A local winery will feature on our TV screens this year, after hosting a filming crew last month – but we’ll have to wait and see what show was filmed there. St. Anne’s Winery in Myrniong posted photos of the set in December, and St. Anne’s Business Manager, Angus McLean, said it would be exciting to see the property on TV. “It was the most unusual experience; it was a first for us. I’ve never seen such organised chaos before. It was certainly an eye-opener,” Mr McLean told the Moorabool News. “The character of the buildings was exactly what their client was looking for. It’ll be on commercial TV starting in February, I believe. I can’t wait, I think by the time they modify the footage it’ll be hard to recognise our property.” The name of the show is a secret, at least until it goes to air, due to a handshake agreement between St. Anne’s and the show’s producers – but once the show comes out next month,

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Mr McLean said “we’ll be plugging it across our socials”. But this isn’t the first show St. Anne’s has been approached to host filming crew for, with an American series expressing interest too. “We had the location crew for a US sitcom called La Brea, they looked at us last year before they did the first shoot. They ended up filming at Pykes and the Werribee Gorge. They’re also looking at us for the next shoot, so that’ll be interesting as well,” Mr McLean said. “We’re close to Melbourne and we’re on the Western Freeway, so we’re ideally located. When you see a production crew like what came out in November – about 150 of them, cast and crew, catering, the whole lot – you don’t want to be taking that cost too far from Melbourne.” St Anne’s Winery is located on Garrards Lane Myrniong and is a family owned and operated business, since 1972.

How well do you know fire?

Do you know how far an ember can travel before starting a new fire? Or that the heat and ferocity of a bushfire could melt the trailer off a ute? Victoria is one of the most fire prone areas in the world and bushfires and grassfires are a part of life. The fire season is starting earlier and running later. All Victorians need to know how to plan for and respond to fire. During this period of hot weather, make sure you monitor fire danger ratings. If a Code Red or Extreme Fire Danger Rating is declared, do not travel to areas that have dense bush. Instead go to built up cities or towns for the day. #PlanActSurvive If you see behaviour that could lead to a bushfire, it’s up to you to report it and keep our community safe. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or go to crimestoppersvic.com.au In an emergency, or if you see smoke or flames, call 000 immediately. Find out how you can plan and prepare during fire season: https://www.vic.gov.au/ how-well-do-you-know-fire

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Dear Editor, The call is out to help fight Australia’s biggest killer this February. Every 10 minutes an Australian suffers a heart attack. Sadly, many do not survive with 48 Australians dying every single day from heart disease - someone’s family member, wife, husband, or special friend that means the world to them. Given that heart disease is our biggest killer, it would be impossible for all Australian communities to not be impacted in some way. The simple fact is that there is still so much for us to learn about heart disease and research saves lives. Heart Research Australia aims to reduce the devastating impact heart disease has on families and the community by supporting world-class and emerging researchers to conduct ground-breaking research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. That’s why this February we invite all Australians to get involved with REDFEB, heart health awareness month, to raise much-needed funds for ground-breaking research into heart disease. Getting involved is as simple as wearing red and donating to Heart Research Australia during the month of February. Nicci Dent CEO Heart Research Australia Dear Editor, There has been significant state-wide commentary over the last fortnight in response to the State Labor Government’s plan to cut the speed limit across our country road network. When Labor assumed government in 2014, they swiftly axed the Liberal and Nationals’ wellsupported Country Roads and Bridges program that was maintaining roads and rebuilding deteriorating bridges across the state.

Since that time, Labor has neglected our road and bridge infrastructure, with funding being cut to the bone – another 25 per cent reduction in the current budget period alone. When it comes to our bridges, Victoria is allocating a mere $20 million a year to slap a band aid across them. That's compared to NSW's annual $500 million fund to maintain and replace their bridge infrastructure. Labor’s lazy policy amounts to nothing more than a scandalous act of sticking their head in the sand and ignoring the issue. Disappointingly, there is now a very real concern that Victoria’s crumbling road network is risking the lives of freighters and commuters. Those of us who live and work in regional Victoria look on and see mega-projects being installed across Melbourne, all while we struggle for basic roads. We don’t begrudge the $52 billion being spent on these projects. We object to the people living in country towns and regional cities not getting their fair share. The bitter pill we refuse to swallow is the total disrespect and lack of accountability Labor takes when spending taxpayer’s money – your money. The gross negligence on the West Gate Tunnel and Melbourne Metro projects sits at approximately $6 billion alone. If I factor in the cost over-runs on all major projects in Melbourne, that cost blows out to a waste of $23 billion taxpayer dollars. That is $23 billion of your money that has gone towards absolutely nothing. Except for the bulging coffers of the contractors bungling these projects under the nose of the state government. That money could revolutionise our road network, and so much more. Yet regional Victorians sit, looking patiently to the horizon, hoping that Labor's city-centric government will someday remember that Victoria extends past the outskirts of Melbourne. Hon Peter Walsh MP Leader of The Nationals

of life - and learning from their experiences. Your relationship between relatives shows signs of a dramatic The Moorabool News 1 February, improvement. Don’t –force the matter. 2022 Page 13

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LEO—July 23-August 22

Stars & Puzzles If travelling near or far be sure you are equipped with the latest information. Timing works to your advantage as you find yourself in the right places at the liveliest moments. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

Some cancellations and postponements may leave you free time, likely during or after the weekend. The timing couldn’t be better because your creative spirit is soaring. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Your noble efforts pay off. Feuding friends are back together again, thanks to your concern. Health and fitness plans require a sensible attitude. A new hobby could prove especially rewarding. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

1. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Picture (8) Forced (4) Fruit (4) Bird (8) Hold-up (5) Mineral (6) Hound (6) Interior (6) Intelligent (6) Chew (5) Tree (8) Deserve (4) Brink (4) Flower (5-3)

NO. 9232

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 21.

DOWN Relation (5) Maybe (7) Mess (4) Peaceful (8) Island Country (5) Indicated (7) Terminuses (8) Arrangements (7) Pupil (7) Serious (5) Swear (5) Present (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. He’s mad to have a shot at the trophy (8). 6. Carried an auger (4). 8. “Spasms” goes in nicely here! (4). 9. Many of our menues have been altered (8). 10. Came upon a pound sterling in silver,perhaps (5). 11. Girl who played a dumb role in many Hollywood films! (6). 13. As the paint in the nude study might do? (6). 15. A ramp in sporting equipment? (6). 17. For about fifty per cent of people, money makes for malice (6). 19. The puppeteer’s drink (5). 22. Goes on or returns (8). 23. Sage has been around a long time (4). 24. He’s highly thought of though lazy, we hear (4). 25. Introduces with free offers (8). DOWN 2. Build round a hill (5). 3. Fall when a heel gets caught in a box (7). 4. Long popular scent for bath salts (4). 5. Circus performers with glasses (8). 6. Streams of poetry! (5). 7. Rake the money in as is the usual procedure (7). 12. A superficial scattering of pink seed (4-4). 14. For the record, the shade should be thinned down (7). 16. What our entering what the lion-tamer enters requires (7). 18. Out of a hundred and fifty, about a quarter surpass themselves (5). 20. The box he is to enter in court (5). 21. I stole off to Capri, for instance (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9231

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Crack-pot. 6, Bore. 8, Fits. 9, Numerous (anag.). 10, Met-A-L). 11, Lassie. 13, Streak. 15, Racket. 17, S-(peo)ple-en. 19, Punch. 22, Proceeds. 23, Ages (anag.). 24, Idol (idle). 25, Presents. Down - 2, R-a-ise. 3, Cas-cad-e. 4, Pine. 5, Tumblers. 6, Burns. 7, Rou-tin-e. 12, Skin-deep (anag.). 14, Tapered. 16, C-our-age. 18, Ex-c-e-l. 20, C-he’s-t. 21, I-s(to)Le.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Hart. 7, Goldfinch. 8, Tidy. 9, Brag. 10, Goal. 11, Shot. 14, Heliotrope. 16, Hard-boiled. 19, Sign. 22, Find. 24, Tame. 25, Mist. 26, Buccaneer. 27, Stay. Down - 1, Hates 2, Radio. 3, Corral. 4, Adagio. 5, Ling. 6, Scrapping. 12, Hilarious. 13, Thud. 15, Rids. 17, Outing. 18, Limber. 20, Idiot. 21, Natty 23, Dock. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Li-sa (rev.). 7, Straw-hats (anag.). 8, Salt. 9, Edn-a. 10, Pans. 11, O-Des 14, At one’s best. 16, On the rocks . 19, Sets. 22, Ti-ff. 24, Crew. 25, Pull. 26, Sharpness. 27, Spin. Down - 1, Lass-o. 2, Sa-l-ve. 3, Stud-i-o. 4, Man-age. 5, Chip. 6, Stands out. 12, Down-right. 13, S-ash. 15, Bass. 17, Re-c-e-nt. 18, C-re-ase 20, E-quip. 21, S’alon (rev.). 23, Fare.

With a little more patience, you can realize your creative potential. Joint endeavours require some further planning. Relatonships thrive on an intellectual level. Education in highlighted.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 The week finds you meeting people from assorted walks of life - and learning from their experiences. Your relationship between relatives shows signs of a dramatic improvement. Don’t force the matter. LEO—July 23-August 22

If travelling near or far be sure you are equipped with the latest information. Timing works to your advantage as you find yourself in the right places at the liveliest moments. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

This is a great week for completing miscellaneous tasks and contemplating your next long term project. Family obligations become less pressing. The weekend finds you enjoying a change as well as a rest. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Don’t hesitate to speak up about injustices you have observed - just be prepared for possible cross-examination. Straightforward tasks may be unexpectedly complicated. A financial news-brightener may arrive by the weekend

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

You are the eternal student and you could excel in a teaching role. A sagging relationship comes back to life in full force. Don’t neglect mechanical problems. ANSWER BELOW SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

A long term goal is within reach, thanks largely to the extra effort you have recently made. You may be asked to mediate a family discussion. Travel and education blend well. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

This will be a good week for artistic projects, including home decorating and trips to galleries. Some communications tie-ups may mean that messages aren’t getting through to you. A family reconciliation is spotlighted. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 A unique opportunity may present itself for making a key professional contract. If travelling, plan for detours and distractions. Recent financial planning should start paying off now. PISCES—February 20-March 20 A friendship related difficulty may be satisfactorily resolved. The week finds you enjoying a few luxuries or indulging in precious free time. A relative may be surprisingly mysterious. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You take charge and excel in a leadership role - whether invited or not. You are a popular role model, thanks to your willingness to work hard without losing your good humour. Educational opportunities are highlighted.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Don’t hesitate to speak up about injustices you have observed - just be prepared for possible cross-examination. Straightforward tasks may be unexpectedly complicated. A financial news-brightener may arrive by the weekend SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

You are the eternal student and you could excel in a teaching role. A sagging relationship comes back to life in full force. Don’t neglect mechanical problems. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

A unique opportunity may present itself for making a key professional contract. If travelling, plan for detours and distractions. Recent financial planning should start paying off now. PISCES—February 20-March 20 A friendship related difficulty may be satisfactorily resolved. The week finds you enjoying a few luxuries or indulging in precious free time. A relative may be surprisingly mysterious. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You take charge and excel in a leadership role - whether invited or not. You are a popular role model, thanks to your willingness to work hard without losing your good humour. Educational opportunities are highlighted.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Snapshot. 6, Made. 8, Pear. 9, Starling. 10, Delay. 11, Quartz. 13, Basset. 15, Inside. 17, Bright. 19, Munch. 22, Sycamore. 23, Earn. 24, Edge. 25, Sweetpea. Down - 2, Niece. 3, Perhaps. 4, Hash. 5, Tranquil. 6, Malta. 7, Denoted. 12, Stations. 14, Arrayed. 16, Student. 18, Grave. 20, Curse. 21, Here.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9232

which means ruin (4).

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Path upgrade This week Moorabool Shire Council is starting work at Caledonian Park in Ballan. They are making upgrades to the existing gravel path from Blackwood Street to O'Cock Street and from Jopling Street to Simpson Street (area pictured). Duration of the works will be 3-4 weeks. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption, however some vehicle access to properties may be affected during construction. Residents will be notified in advance should this need to occur. Council said motorists and pedestrians are urged to approach the area with caution. “Observe all directions and detour signs to ensure the safety of the public and the construction workers,” a spokesperson said. Council apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and co-operation.

Photo – Victorian Rabbit Action Network

Time to target rabbits

Summer and early autumn is the best time to reduce local rabbit populations and Agriculture Victoria and the Victorian Rabbit Action Network, is encouraging landowners to get together with their neighbours to plan a rabbit control program. Jason Wishart (Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Manager) said the best rabbit control results are achieved when landowners work together and implement management programs when rabbit populations are at their lowest. “With food scarcer over the summer period, there is a natural pause in the breeding cycle, so the time to act is now,” he said. Mr Wishart said control techniques such as baiting and ripping also become more effective at this time year because the rabbits are more likely to eat bait and the soils are more friable and better for ripping. “While there are a number of biological control agents in the environment such as myxomatosis and RHDV (calicivirus), they are not effective for managing rabbit populations on their own,” he said. “The most effective programs are those that adopt the ‘rabbit recipe’ which is an integrated approach using a combination of baiting, ripping and fumigation. “It is also critical to monitor rabbit numbers before and after your program to confirm that you are having the desired

impact on the rabbit population.” Rabbits cause considerable damage to agriculture as they consume pasture and various crops and compete with livestock for feed. This, coupled with their burrowing behaviour, also leads to soil erosion and other land degradation issues. Rabbits also have a significant impact on the natural environment through selective grazing, competition with native species and habitat degradation. Mr Wishart said effective rabbit management is especially critical at the moment because populations are predicted to increase as a result of the late browning of vegetation this spring and summer. “Research indicates that the late browning of vegetation in spring and summer can result in increased rabbit populations the following year,” he said. “With the wetter conditions we are seeing this spring and summer, it is very important to control rabbits now, so they don’t get a chance to build up.” Landowners are urged to talk to their neighbours and form community rabbit action groups that can share the cost of contractors to conduct baiting, ripping and fumigation over multiple properties, making it more effective. For more information about best practice rabbit management visit Agriculture Victoria’s website agriculture.vic.gov.au

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DEATH NOTICE SHUGG – John Stanley 30.03.1931 – 25.01.2022 Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly. Dearly loved and loving husband of Trish for 57 wonderful years, including 23 world wars. Adored by his daughter Fiona. Proud and Cherished Ga Ga to Briana. Forever In Our Hearts

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FUNERAL NOTICE SHUGG The Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of the late Mr John Stanley Shugg will be held at Michael Crawford Funerals Chapel, 226 Main St Bacchus Marsh on WEDNESDAY (February 2, 2022) commencing at 2.00pm. The family have requested that all attendees must be double vaccinated and have proof of vaccination upon entry. Please note masks are required. Following the Service, John will be laid to rest at the Maddingley Cemetery, Bacchus Marsh. No Flowers by Request, please consider a donation to Cooper's Animal Refuge, Bullengarook via the following link: coopersanimalrefuge.org/donate-support The Service for John will be livestreamed and available on our website: michaelcrawfordfunerals.com.au (Select - Funeral Notices)

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Troy and Alexi from Melton welcomed a little girl to their family. A new sister from Bowie and River, Luna arrived on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 12.50am. Born at the Bacchus Marsh hospital, Luna weighed 3.73kg.

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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics The Centre athletics meet was cancelled on Saturday morning due to the large amount of rain on Friday evening, making the Masons Lane running track and throw pits unsafe for competing. However, eight enthusiastic kids travelled down to Melbourne to compete in the State Combined Events Championships at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The younger athletes participated in 5 events on the Saturday gaining points across each discipline while the older children competed in 6 or 7 events over the 2 days. BMLAC FULL RESULTS Under 9 Girls – Skyla Berryman 25th/59 Shot Put 3.33m, Long Jump 3.07m, 60mH 12.60, 100m 16.49, 800m 3:51.47. Under 10 Boys – Harrison Lovett 17th/61 100m 16.07, Discus 18.61m, Long Jump 3.39m, 60mH 12.18, 800m 3:06.98.

Under 11 Girls – Myah Estlick 25th/63 100m 15.92, 80mH 17.67, Long Jump 3.53m, Shot Put 4.49m, 800m 3:3.85. Under 12 Boys – David Elefterescu 40th/56 – 100m 16.48, 80mH 19.21, Long Jump 3.67m, Discus 17.81m, 800m 3:09.13. Under 12 Boys - Patrick Lovett 27th/56 – 100m 14.86, 80mH 16.42, Long Jump 3.96m, Discus 13.70m, 800m 3:01.80. Girls Under 14 – Mackenzie Estlick 14th/33 - High Jump 1.33m, Shot Put 6.90, 200m 28.87m, 80mH 15.91, 800m 2.55.87, Long Jump 4.19. Girls Under 15 – Emma Stewart 11th/24 - 100mH 17.40, High Jump 1.36m, Shot Put 7.99m, 200m 30.35, 800m 3.:10.73, Javelin 21.38, Long Jump 4.28. Boys Under 15 - Matthew Elefterescu 25th/25 - 110mH 22.35, Long Jump 4.70m, Discus NM, 100m 13.80, High Jump 1.30, Javelin 24.57, 800m 2:52.31.

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Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 29 January Wednesday – Stroke: (4 Person Cross Country Ambrose) Nett Winners: Mat Thorne, Craig Hillier, Tom Paarhammer & Watson 55-8.5-46.5. Nett R/ups: Andrew Carton, John Carton, Peter Clifford & Stuart Miller 59-11-48. Gross Winners: M Wynn, Nev Clifford, M. Drinkwater & D. Gibson 57 on c/b from Pat Clifford, Rick Roden, Ian Bragge & Anthony Moore. Magpies: 1st to 12th Tom Paarhammer, 2nd to 1st Don Wickson, 12th to 13th Craig Hillier, 15th to 16th Peter Cox, 14th Kev Lockman, 18th Bob Arklay. NTP - 17th Greg McAloon.

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2022 McDonald's BFNL Senior Fixture Round 1 Saturday 9th April 2022 Bacchus Marsh v Ballarat Swans Melton South v Melton North Ballarat v Sunbury Sebastopol v Darley East Point BYE Good Friday - 15th April 2022 Lake Wendouree v Redan Easter Holidays Round 2 Saturday 23rd April 2022 Ballarat Swans v Melton South Darley v Bacchus Marsh East Point v Sebastopol Lake Wendouree v North Ballarat Melton v Sunbury Redan BYE Round 3 Saturday 30th April 2022 Bacchus Marsh v Melton East Point v Lake Wendouree Melton South v Darley North Ballarat v Ballarat Swans Sebastopol v Redan Sunbury BYE

Round 7 Saturday 28th May 2022 Darley v Ballarat Swans East Point v Bacchus Marsh Lake Wendouree v Melton Melton South v Sebastopol Sunbury v Redan North Ballarat BYE Round 8 Saturday 4th June 2022 Ballarat Swans v Lake Wendouree Melton v East Point Melton South v Redan North Ballarat v Bacchus Marsh Sebastopol v Sunbury Darley BYE Queens Birthday Saturday 11th June 2022 (Round 9) Bacchus Marsh v Sunbury Round 9 Saturday 18th June 2022 Ballarat Swans v Sebastopol East Point v Darley Lake Wendouree v Melton South Redan v North Ballarat Melton v BYE

Round 4 Saturday 7th May 2022 Lake Wendouree v Sebastopol Melton v Darley North Ballarat v East Point Redan v Ballarat Swans Sunbury v Melton South Bacchus Marsh BYE

Round 10 Saturday 25th June 2022 Darley v Lake Wendouree Melton South v North Ballarat Redan v Melton Sebastopol v Bacchus Marsh Sunbury v East Point Ballarat Swans BYE

Round 5 Saturday 14th May 2022 Ballarat Swans v Melton Darley v Sunbury Melton South v East Point Redan v Bacchus Marsh Sebastopol v North Ballarat Lake Wendouree BYE

Round 11 Saturday 2nd July 2022 Bacchus Marsh v Lake Wendouree North Ballarat v Darley East Point v Redan Melton v Sebastopol Sunbury v Ballarat Swans Melton South BYE

Round 6 Saturday 21st May 2022 Bacchus Marsh v Melton South East Point v Ballarat Swans Melton v North Ballarat Redan v Darley Sunbury v Lake Wendouree Sebastopol BYE

Round 12 Saturday 9th July 2022 Melton v Bacchus Marsh Ballarat Swans v East Point Darley v Melton South Lake Wendouree v Sunbury Redan v Sebastopol North Ballarat BYE

Round 13 Saturday 16th July 2022 Melton South v Bacchus Marsh Ballarat Swans v Redan North Ballarat v Melton Sunbury v Darley Sebastopol v East Point Lake Wendouree BYE Round 14 Saturday 23rd July 2022 Bacchus Marsh v Sebastopol Darley v Redan East Point v North Ballarat Lake Wendouree v Ballarat Swans Melton v Melton South Sunbury BYE Round 15 Saturday 30th July 2022 Ballarat Swans v North Ballarat Darley v East Point Melton South v Sunbury Redan v Lake Wendouree Melton BYE Bacchus Marsh BYE Sebastopol BYE Round 16 Saturday 6th August 2022 Bacchus Marsh v Darley Lake Wendouree v East Point North Ballarat v Sebastopol Sunbury v Melton Ballarat Swans BYE Melton South BYE Redan BYE Round 17 Saturday 13th August 2022 Bacchus Marsh v Redan Ballarat Swans v Sunbury East Point v Melton North Ballarat v Melton South Sebastopol v Lake Wendouree Darley BYE Round 18 Saturday 20th August 2022 Darley v North Ballarat Melton v Lake Wendouree Redan v Melton South Sebastopol v Ballarat Swans Sunbury v Bacchus Marsh East Point BYE 2022 FINALS SERIES Week 1 27th & 28th August Week 2 3rd & 4th September Week 3 10th September Grand Final 17th September

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Football and netball planned for 2022

By Helen Tatchell

In a positive start to the year, the Ballarat Football Netball League Board has announced the final fixture for the upcoming BFNL Senior season. General Manager Shane Anwyl said this season is hoped to build on momentum from 2021 that was cut short, with a full fixture of 18 rounds plus finals planned. “As with tradition, all cubs will play 16 games and have two bye’s,” he said. Round 1 kicks off on Saturday 9 April while Round 2 is split across the following weekends with Lake Wendouree to host Redan on Good Friday, being the first Round 2 game. Mr Anwyl said the Queen’s Birthday full competition bye will return after being well received in 2021. “Bacchus Marsh will host Sunbury on this weekend as a Round 9 standalone game,” Mr Anwyl said. “Details of night and twilight games will be advised after discussions with clubs as we lead up to the start of the season.” The Grand Final has been scheduled for Saturday 17 September. In Round 1 on Saturday 9 April, Bacchus Marsh (home) will play Ballarat Swans and Darley will play away against Sebastopol.

Casey Classic winner: Triple Eight (7). Trainer: Jess Tubbs. Driver: Greg Sugars. Photos: Stuart McCormick.

Lost by a head, wins on protest

By Tim O’Connor (HRV) It was déjà vu for connections of Expensive Ego, who crossed the line first in the Group 2 Allied Express Casey Classic but had the race taken away in the stewards’ room at Tabcorp Park last Saturday night. The Belinda McCarthy-trained star was also first past the post in the Inter Dominion Pacing Championship Grand Final at Menangle in December, however was stripped of the title for interference on Boncel Benjamin in the home straight. And it was the straight that again caused problems on Saturday night, with connections of Triple Eight lodging a protest against Expensive Ego’s wayward run in the concluding stages of the race. And stewards agreed. They awarded the victory to the Jess Tubbs-trained (Myrniong) gelding, who looked set to run past his rival before the alleged interference occurred. Harness Racing Victoria Chairman of Stewards Brett Day explained that there were two parts to driver Greg Sugars' protest and pointed to incidents immediately upon straightening and also approaching the 100m mark.

"We were satisfied, particularly that second portion, that when he did have to take (Triple Eight) away from Expensive Ego, that it was quite an abrupt movement, that he had to really pull Triple Eight out and away from Expensive Ego," he said. "We were satisfied that given the head margin between the two runners at the finish of the race, that those two incidents in combination, but for those Triple Eight would have finished ahead of Expensive Ego and the protest was upheld." Regardless of the protest result, it was a huge performance from Triple Eight. He was wide early from barrier seven and had to sit parked to Expensive Ego for the last lap of the 2240m trip. The field rated a slick 1:53.9min mile rate, with final quarters of 27.4sec and 27.5sec. The effort puts him right in the picture for next weekend’s Group 1 $500,000 Del-Re National A.G. Hunter Cup, with TAB having him on the fifth line of betting at $8. A total of 24 horses have been nominated for a place in the Grand Circuit classic, with the final field to be declared on Monday 31 January before the barrier draw is conducted live on TrotsVision from 7pm.

Heza gun alright By Tim O’Connor (HRV) Heza Son Of Agun elevated himself to a new level with a brilliant track record-equaling victory in the VHRC Caduceus 3YO Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton last Saturday night. Trainer Matthew Craven and driver Sofia Arvidsson combined for a second elite level success with the three-year-old colt, who backed up his Vicbred Super Series triumph on December 31 with a mindboggling display of sustained speed and toughness. Arvidsson was unable to cross the unbeaten Captain Ravishing (Ahmed Taiba/Anthony Butt) from barrier five, but it didn’t matter as the son of Art Major sat parked, put his rivals away at the top of the straight before holding on to score by almost 2m. He matched the Melton 3YO 1720m mark set by Captain Ravishing a couple of weeks earlier, with the mile rate clocked in 1:52.5min. “He’s just the best,” Arvidsson said post-race. “He did it tough tonight. I’m just so proud of him because he’s just such a professional. “He really wants to win, he knows where the line is, even at home. He always digs in until he hits the line first. He just loves it.” Horsham trainer-driver Aaron Dunn won last year’s VHRC Caduceus 3YO Classic with Bondi Lockdown and ran third in the 2022 edition of the race with Hot Deal, who hit the line hard to finish just behind runner-up Solesseo Matuca (Damien Burns/Chris Alford). The one-two finish was the same result from the Vicbred Super Series 2YO Colts and Geldings Final on New Year’s Eve. Owners/breeders Pam and Tony Coniglio were on track at Melton to witness the success of their horse Heza Son Of Agun, who took his career record to seven wins from 17 starts.

Caduceus Classic Winner: Heza Son Of Agun (5). Trainer: Matthew Craven. Driver: Sofia Arvidsson. Photo: Stuart McCormick.

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Ballan Cricket Club Results – Round 10 (4th Grade) Ballan 2nd XI v Napoleons-Sebastopol Batting - Max Burton 57, John Costello 16, Daniel Pascoe 15n.o, Param Singh 11n.o Bowling - Param Singh 1/7, Daniel Pascoe 1/8, Eli Muir 1/15, John Costello 1/18 Heavy weather dominated the atmosphere for the clash last weekend. Napoleons-Sebastopol won the coin toss and elected to bat on a damp, overcast afternoon. Ballan’s bowling line-up, the strongest it has had all season with 10 eager bowlers, put the clamps on and restricted the run scoring capabilities of the opening batters for NapoleonsSebastopol, despite a slippery ball. Eli Muir and Mackenzie Popple each delivered some quality opening bowling that included a wicket to Muir, with a catch by Burton at mid-off from a full-blooded drive. This allowed first change bowlers, Pascoe and Singh – with expertly crafted inswing and outswing, to further apply pressure and pick up a wicket each. At drinks after 20 overs, Napoleons-Sebastopol were 2/51. Again, Ballan’s strength was with experienced spin bowlers Leach, who was once again very tidy, and Costello - who missed out on three catching opportunities for a wicket, but picked up a scalp via a good catch to Michael Vallance at gully from a skied top edge. The run rate continued to trickle along, and Napoleons-Sebastopol finished their innings on 4/108 after 40 overs. With the opportunity for a win to Ballan presenting itself, Burton took the opportunity to open the batting with Costello for the first time this season. A solid partnership ensued with the runs slowly ticking over and at the drinks break Ballan were 0/55. Costello found himself out in the 22nd over and Singh entered the fray. Enjoying another solid partnership, Burton played a captain’s knock, leading from the front scoring 57, including four 4’s and four 6’s before being caught on the mid-wicket boundary in the 26th over with the score on 95. With the ground slowly drying up and under good conditions, Singh and Pascoe played soundly to guide Ballan home in the 28th over with a final score of 2/114, picking up a first win of the season.

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Mt Clear v Ballan 1st XI (2nd Grade) Bowling - Kobe 5-10 off 8, Lachie 2-30 off 7, Benny 1-21 off 9. Guards 1-22 off 6 Batting - Lachie 39, Mark 22, Jacky 19, Hayden 17 After losing the toss and being sent into bowl, Ballan made a brilliant start with the ball with Kobe and Guards setting the tone, unfortunately a few missed chances through the middle overs let Mt Clear back into the game before Kobe and Lachie led the fight back with the ball to eventually restrict Mt Clear to 163, a very getable total on a good wicket. Kobe picked up his second five wicket haul in the process. With the bat, Ballan got off to a great start with Mark and Lachie setting a platform with a 63 run opening stand before Mt Clear really tightened the screws and constant wickets fell with some starts to middle order batsman, but unable to really go on with it making it tough which unfortunately led to the young Ballan side falling just short of the total only managing to make 153. A disappointing result in the end but a great test against a good side. Ballan look forward to this weekend in what shapes to be a season defining, where they play Wendouree on Saturday and Coronet on Sunday. Next week - Ballan v Buninyong at Victoria Park 7.

Unlucky with four edges not going to hands in one over, David Gardiner got 1/22.

Top scorer Lachie Snaith, hits a six over the bowlers head, he finished with 39 runs and 2/30 with the ball.

Picking up another 5-wicket haul, Kobe Heafield finished with 5/10 off 8 overs.

Mark Kennedy (22), opened with Lachie Snaith, hooks the ball to square leg. Photos – CHRIS THOM

Lions win ‘bittersweet’ Darley Cricket Club - By Todd Whelan Darley’s fighting seven wicket win over North Ballarat has been overshadowed by the imminent departure of star batting all-rounder Danza Hyatt, who prepares for a return to his native Jamaica in the coming days. Hyatt’s 56 game contribution over three seasons has been significant to say the least, both on and off the field, and was duly recognised by his peers on Saturday night as “the best they’ve seen”. Lions coach Brian Wheelahan, Club President Tim Gallagher and Life Member David Hoey, addressed a core group of Lions faithful at the Darley Hub on Saturday night to reflect on Hyatt’s achievements and how he’s changed the dynamic of how others see the Darley Cricket Club, still riding high on the back of dual BCA First Grade Premierships. “You can’t replace champions,” Wheelahan said. “We’ve been so fortunate to have a player of Danza’s ilk with us for the last three seasons - he hits the ball like no-one I’ve seen (at this level). “While we’ll miss Danza, and recognise challenges lay ahead (in his absence), we’re hopeful the opportunity that awaits the incumbent is taken with both hands.” President Tim Gallagher recognised the influence Hyatt has had on the youth at the club acknowledging ‘already made’ progress on field. “Some of our youngsters have really come along, reaping the benefits of Danza’s experience and advice not only at training but in his own time as well,” he said. “Our club is entirely grateful for Danza’s contribution”. Life member David Hoey made some lighthearted observations on his time hosting Danza who initially stayed with his family ahead of his debut 2018/19 season. While ‘Dave’ openly conceded articulation was not his forte - he would soon exceed any (of his own) expectation to deliver in spades - an enlightening verse full of humour, warmth and appreciation. “I never thought I would see any better than Matthew Cape - that’s how good Danza is,” he said. Hyatt later told the room of his love for the club and described his exit to be bittersweet.

“While I’d love to play out the rest of the season, I’m looking forward to seeing my family.” he said. “I haven’t seen for them for over two years.” Hyatt said he will be watching on with much interest. “I hope you believe in yourselves to go on and win a third straight. “I know we can do it,” Hyatt said with a reassuring steely look in his eye. Hyatt’s rap sheet at the Lions will be talked about for seasons to come. The former West Indian International finished with 2521 runs at a remarkable 52.52 average. The ‘Danza’ show included five centuries and 18 fifties along the way including more boundaries that many a talent would only dream of in a lifetime of cricket. But now, the show must go on. While questions will be asked of a Lions line-up without Hyatt, there is comfort for Wheelahan and his Pride knowing only they hold the answers. Results – Round 12 BCA 1st GRADE: North Ballarat 8/152, Overs 30.M. Ekanayake 3/26, R. Khwaja 2/23, D. Chandima 2/25. Darley 3/153, Overs 26.4. D. Chandima 67*, H. Wickramasinghe 41*, R. Khwaja 26*. Darley won by 7 wickets - (Darley now 2nd). Results - Round 11 - (PLAYED) AUSTRALIA DAY) Darley 204 all out, Overs 47.5. D. Hyatt 105, B. Ward 32, D. Chandima 29. Golden Point 165 all out, Overs 41.2. M. Ekanayake 4/23, R. Khwaja 2/19, M. Ward 2/31. Darley won by 39 runs. Results – Round 10 BCA 2nd GRADE: Darley 9/140, Overs 45. Dr Locke 47. Coronet City 8/141, Overs 42.5. W. Johnson 4/27, Dr Locke 2/20. Darley lost by 2 wickets - (Darley now 14th). BCA 3rd GRADE: Darley 167 all out, Overs 35.2. J. Martindale 52, M. Ingvorsen 34, A. Morton 28. Ballarat-Redan 138 all out, Overs 36. L. Jordan 4/10, J. McKerrow 3/16. Darley won by 29 runs - (Darley now 12th). BCA 4th GRADE: Darley 178 all out, Overs 38. J. Higgins 64. Brown Hill 4/179, Overs 23.5. A. Kannar 2/22. Darley lost by 6 wickets - (Darley now 8th). BCA 5th GRADE: Darley 152 all out, Overs 29.4. D. Kilmartin 64. Golden Point 118 all out, Overs 35.2. M. Stiff 3/12, K. Beck 2/14. Darley won by 34 runs - (Darley now 10th).

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