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Finally, a full season of cricket was played, uninterrupted by COVID for the first time in two years, and the match didn’t disappoint. As was repeated throughout the season, Ballan won the toss and batted first against Creswick in the Premiership final for Under 13s. The team’s openers Clover McIlwaine and Beth Davenport, once again rose to the challenge and put on another brilliant unbroken partnership. They set a fantastic foundation for the team to build on against tidy bowling by the opposition. Coach Anthony McIlwaine said leading into the match, they knew it would be tough to get the win.

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“We just asked the team to stick to our usual plan of concentrating on one ball at a time and trying their best every ball. We expect mistakes and that is fine, it's how you bounce back from the mistakes that really matter,” he said. McIlwaine said (in jest) they focused on the three Fs – fun, being fearless and effort! “When the final wickets fell it was very satisfying. I have been privileged to coach many of these players their entire career at club and representative level,” McIlwaine said. “To win a premiership with them especially following two years of Covid interruptions, was very special.” With a premiership at stake, Eamon Grigg came to the crease with a positive mindset and played a sensational innings setting his intentions immediately, with a beautiful drive

to get off the mark. Sarah Burton, Jai Singh and Charlotte Wallace all contributed valuable runs and capitalised on any mistakes by the opposition with clever running between the wickets. Ballan had 91 runs to defend on a fast out field playing against quality opposition that have been undefeated for two seasons, the team knew they had to be at their absolute best. Each player headed out for the second innings prepared to give the team everything they had. They didn’t disappoint. Creswick lost their last two wickets in stylish run outs by Charlotte Wallace and Clover McIlwaine, this sealed the victory and the premiership for the juniors. Ballan 4/91 defeated Creswick 8/73. (continued page 21)

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Get inked … for kids By Lachlan Ellis This Good Friday, a new tattoo could come with the fuzzy feeling of helping kids in need, with a local parlour donating all their proceeds to the Good Friday Appeal. Disciples of Ink in Bacchus Marsh is running a Flash Day on Friday 15 April, with a set of pre-designed tattoos on offer, priced from $50 to $100. All funds raised on the day will go to the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the business will also accept donations if you don’t want a tattoo done. Kieran Tyrrell owns and operates Disciples of Ink, and said the idea came about from his time at previous tattoo shops. “Basically I was talking to Josh Baker who works with me… he’d done something similar where he used to work. My middle daughter has been in and out of the Royal Children’s throughout her years, so we just thought, what better way to give back?” Mr Tyrrell told the Moorabool News. “It’s fundraising kind of the best way we know how. When I was at another business we did a similar fundraiser for breast cancer, we raised around $10,000 that day.” The designs on offer are still in the works, but Mr Tyrrell said they’ll be available to see on the day. “We’re designing them at the moment, we’ll be creating a social media event and some other bits and pieces. We’ll have designs available on the our social media pages, so they can have an idea of what they’re getting into,” he said. “We’re hoping to get sheets done by several artists, so we’ll have a selection from them as an example. We’re hoping to raise a minimum of $2,000, but anything above that would be excellent.” Mr Tyrrell said they are hoping people get behind the event and support the cause. “Tattoos aren’t for everyone, if you don’t want to get ink done you can just donate. Whatever support we can get, we’ll take.” For more information and to book, visit disciplesofink.com. au, or contact Kieran on 0403 862 593.

GIVING THAT THEY MAY GROW - Kieran Tyrrell from Disciples of Art in Bacchus Marsh begins a neck tattoo for Jake. Proceeds from tattoos on Good Friday will be donated to the RCH appeal. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

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Blackouts frustrate Blackwood By Lachlan Ellis More than half a dozen power outages in the space of a fortnight have drawn the ire of Blackwood residents, with business and services affected, and food going to waste. In a media release dated Thursday 10 March, Powercor said customers had experienced “seven unplanned outages since 23 February”. Over 11 days, the issue was narrowed down from the 260-kilometre line to a 20-kilometre section, then finally to a 400-metre section in Blackwood. Powercor crews visited Blackwood on 9 March and inspected seven power poles along Martin Street South, replacing lighting surge arrestors, fuses, insulators, and high-voltage leads. “After careful examination of these items, crews found an insulator that had visible burn marks indicating a fault had occurred. This is consistent with what our engineering teams expected to be found from the type of fault believed to have caused the outages,” Powercor’s statement reads. “However, to be certain there are no other faults occurring, we are continuing to test the network. Crews will to be closely monitoring while these tests occur and will be available to respond quickly if issues occur.” But despite Powercor’s reassurances, locals are not convinced the power supply won’t shut off again in the near future. Carol Guthrie runs Jindarup, a local post office, general store, and café. She said the outages had been disruptive not just to her business and those around it, but to the whole town. “The outages varied, some went for a couple of hours…they seemed to always occur around, say, 9 o’clock and 10:30pm at night. They all went out for different amounts of time, one went for more than 12 hours,” she told the Moorabool News.

“For us personally, we live out of town… whenever there’s an outage, we try to put on a generator to save any perishables. The night of that 12 hour plus outage, we had to go up to the shop and stay with the generator to monitor it, refuel it, and monitor our fridge temperatures. We had to stay up basically all night, and then front for work the next day. “We’ve also got elderly people and people with chronic illnesses in town, who might need emergency help at any minute, and a lot of them are not able to communicate without electricity. Others are on machines to assist them with breathing, it’s an absolute necessity they’re on those machines through the night,” she said. Despite Powercor identifying many issues with Blackwood’s power connection, Ms Guthrie said she remains “concerned about the maintenance of the power infrastructure around our area”. Another local, Jinny Coyle, runs a graphic design business, and with most of her customers being from out of town, reliable power and internet are crucial. “We’ve always had power outages here; it is something we accept to some degree…but not this amount. I believe the only reason Powercor has really taken things on board is because Trentham has also had these power outages,” she said. “If you had asked Powercor for texts about outages, you’d get a text saying, ‘Power’s out, we don’t know why, we’re investigating’, then they’d give you a time it’d come back on. But that time would pass and all of a sudden, they’d say, ‘No, it’s going to be another two hours, or another four hours’.” Blackwood’s power comes from the Woodend line, and with Blackwood located at the end of that line, locals have complained for years of an unreliable power supply.

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intensive which may use all the funds, and others are smaller projects,” he said. “There is a criteria and the ideas must keep in with our objectives of improving community health and/or aged care outcomes.” At an Association meeting on September 14 last year, Mr McComb said the money had to be donated to another charity. “One option is it could be donated back to mecwacare, with strings attached,” he said. “It could be used then to improve the buildings at Ballan, but it is something for discussion.” Mr McComb said options would be put up at the AGM (Jan 2022) for members to vote on. At the AGM it was decided to put out the call for ideas on how to spend the money and where it should be directed back into the community. Ideas put forward, by the CEO and Board, at the AGM were to possibly provide air-conditioning for the aged care residents, bidets in bathrooms for residents however, it was mentioned that the facility is now owned by mecwacare, “so why should the surplus community money be put back into a facility that is no longer owned locally?” The result of that meeting was to have forthcoming ideas from the community.

Other ideas that have been floated include, but not limited to: • Sponsorship of programs to address specific health issues such as diabetes • Capital Expenditure on equipment to improve community health or aged care • Sponsorship of training or education programs in Community Health or Aged Care Applications will be assessed by the Board and approximately 20 Association Members at a date to be advised. More information can be obtained by contacting James McComb on 0493 158 520, ideas can be sent to PO Box 308 Ballan 3342 Victoria or email: mailbdhc@gmail.com

Community ideas for excess funds By Helen Tatchell The facility was sold last year to another community based non- profit organisation mecwacare, and from the sale there are now excess funds, to the tune of $1.5 million. Ballan District Health Care was a community-based health service that was supported and founded by the community as a not-for-profit organisation over 50 years ago. Ideas are now sought from the BDH&C Board on what to do with those funds. Former CEO of BDH&C James McComb said as the organisation will eventually be wound up, the Board would like to get ideas from the Community, for options for the use of remaining funds of $1.5 million. “The plan is to invest the funds back into the Ballan District, to improve Community Health and Aged Care Health outcomes,” he said. The wind up of BDH&C has resulted in the surplus funds and the outgoing voluntary Board is seeking local public feedback on options to use the funds to support health and aged care in the local community. Mr McComb said the BDH&C Board wants to “ensure the remaining funds are used in the best way for the Ballan District Community.” “There are already ideas from the AGM, and we have already received 5-6 ideas to date and some of those are fairly

There is $1.5 million available for a community health or aged care project/s, after a surplus from the sale of Ballan District Health & Care. Photo by Karen Laårk Boshoff from Pexels

From the BDH&C Board The BDHC Board wishes to acknowledge the wonderful generosity and support of the local district community and volunteers over the last 52 years; that created the great community health and aged care facilities here in Ballan that will be able to be used for future generations. The decision to sell BDHC was a difficult one. However, after several years of operating deficits and reviews of options to secure future health services in Ballan, in consultation with and with further financial support of both the state and federal Government; the business was sold to a larger community health and aged care provider mecwacare last December. BDHC had experienced a situation all-too-familiar in regional towns, where the smaller scale of our operations has combined with a tougher regulatory environment to make services financially unviable. As the Community Health and Aged Care Services role in the community is highly valued, BDHC sought expressions of interest to find another operator with the scale, experience and capital to give our services a long-term future. Had the BDHC Board not followed this course of action; the former BDHC Community Health and Aged Care complex would have closed by December 2022, aged care residents transferred to other facilities and all 130 staff made redundant.

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By Lachlan Ellis Local Scouts have rolled up their sleeves and helped Moorabool Shire Council deliver around 30 cubic metres of free firewood, for vulnerable residents in need. The firewood was recovered from fallen trees from the major storm in June 2021, and was delivered to residents in the shire by the 1st Ballan Scouts. Tony Bellette from the 1st Ballan Scouts coordinated the effort, which he said took most of the day on Saturday 26 February. “We met at the Hall at about 10 o’clock and got to the first house at about 10:15. We did the last two in Blackwood, and finished at about 4:30pm. We weren’t sure if we’d get as many

volunteers as we did…once we got to the Thursday before the firewood delivery day, we had plenty of kids and parents on-board,” Mr Bellette told the Moorabool News.

people or less fortunate people’…then they started to understand what we were doing and why we were there, they were fantastic.

“We went to Ballan, Blackwood, Darley, Lal Lal, Gordon, and basically around Kryal Castle, Leigh Creek, that area. I sent some families to Korweinguboora too.”

“When the people came out, they were very grateful and kept thanking the kids, they were very appreciative. This is what Scouts is about, service is a big component of Scouts. If Council do it again, we’re happy to put our hand up,” he said.

There were 15 Scouts who put their hand up to be a part of the delivery effort. “We had Joeys, Cubs and Scouts take part from the ages of 6 to 14. A couple of the kids thought it was a little boring at first, but we made it fun for them. They were very happy to support the community,” he said. “It wasn’t really until we got there with some of the kids, and we explained ‘We’re doing this because they’re elderly

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Recission on abattoir building delayed By Lachlan Ellis A Council motion to impose a new time condition on an abattoir’s expansion was unable to be heard at the latest Development Assessment Committee (DAC), as not enough Councillors were present. The motion goes back on an amended motion that passed at the 16 February DAC, which allowed Westside Meats to construct a new building at its Woolpack Road facility. Condition 4 of the original motion required the building to be moved to Parwan within five years, but an amendment proposed by Cr David Edwards struck that condition out. At the 16 March DAC, however, Cr Moira Berry put forward a rescission motion that, if passed, would impose a seven-year timeframe to move that new building, after construction is complete. Cr Edwards was an apology for personal reasons, and Cr Rod Ward was also an apology. This meant that under Council’s Local Law, consideration of the rescission needed to be delayed. “Under Council’s Local Law 3.61c, this matter cannot be considered, as the number of Councillors in attendance at the meeting has to be equal to the number of Councillors in attendance when the original resolution was passed, so we cannot proceed with this,” Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan explained. Cr Paul Tatchell enquired as to when the rescission motion would be heard again, with the next DAC scheduled for more than a month away on 20 April. “On the basis that rescission motion won’t be heard tonight, I imagine there are some commercial implications. Would it be appropriate to try to organise Councillors to hold a Special Meeting? Another month might have significant commercial or

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Abattoir to expand By Lachlan Ellis A Bacchus Marsh abattoir has been approved for an expansion, which it applied for to allow the facility to run at full capacity under social distancing requirements. Westside Meats’ application was heard at Council’s 16 February Development Assessment Committee (DAC), with the application proposing a new 1,300 sqm building to be built directly south of the existing building at 6 Woolpack Road. Conditions on the permit require the buildings to be temporary, to allow for removal and for parts of the building to be relocated to Parwan. Westside Meats is located on Woolpack Road and Main Street and the expansion was not designed with an increase in output or employee numbers in mind. There were three speakers in favour of the application, including Joe Failli, who runs Westside Meats with his brothers Michael and Pietro. Mr Failli objected to Condition 4 of Council’s recommendation, which said Westside Meats must move the proposed building to Parwan within five years, “unless otherwise agreed to by Council”. “As you know, we’ve been trying to get out to Parwan for the last 16 years. We’ve had a long, drawn-out period trying to get up there…if you told me 16 years ago we’d be taking 16 years, I would’ve said you’ve got rocks in your head,” Mr Failli said. “A five-year timeframe on trying to run a business, keep people employed, then also move an operation up there that would cost up to $90 million is a bit hard to take in regard to a timeframe. We’re definitely going up there, on the proviso we get our first stage of the protein plant and industrial park operating, and also start filling it up.” Standing orders were suspended for a discussion of the application, following which Cr Edwards moved to amend the recommendation, with the removal of Condition 4. The amended recommendation was moved by Cr Edwards and seconded by Cr Ward. Cr Tonia Dudzik dissented to the motion, beginning a debate. “From my perspective, we’re allowing this building to be built…the usage is in line with what’s currently being used on-site. I think if it helps create jobs or maintain jobs within our Shire, that’s a good thing,” Cr Edwards said. “I think we shouldn’t confuse the issue of this site being used versus us having a desire to grow the Parwan Precinct. Whilst I fully support the Parwan Precinct and I’d love the Faillis and the meatworks to move up there in the next 12 months, that’s a business decision, I don’t think it’s a planning decision.” Cr Dudzik said the applicant has time to actually construct the building, the five years doesn’t start until it’s constructed. “If he doesn’t believe he can move to Parwan within the five-year period, he has the option of putting in a further application to Council for an extension of time on that. I think that’s the process that should be followed,” she argued. Cr Paul Tatchell said the abattoir moving to Parwan was a complicated situation, given Council’s investment in the relocation. “I’d just like to include that the ratepayers do have an investment in this, and we have invested heavily in this arrangement to move the abattoir out to Parwan, so it’s a little bit more complex than a business decision,” he said. “I think if we were to have no timeframe, that creates a problem for future Councillors. I note that Mr Failli does have the capacity to negotiate if there’s an issue or if things change, as they do…I think we need to be really careful that we don’t have an open-ended arrangement that then we can’t control.” Crs Edwards, Berry, Munari and Ward voted in favour of Cr Edwards’ amended recommendation, and thus it was carried. The Moorabool News contacted Michael Failli for further information on Westside Meats’ future plans in Bacchus Marsh and Parwan, but he did not respond to our requests.

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COUNCILLOR DRAWS A DISTINCTION Speaking to the Moorabool News, Cr Edwards said the plans for Westside Meats to expand to Parwan, and the application for a new building at Woolpack Road, were “separate matters”.

financial implications to the applicant,” he said. Council CEO Derek Madden replied they will look into it “straight after this meeting”. “Reading the rescission motion and the Local Law, we need to get clarity as to if it can be brought to the [6 April] Ordinary Meeting of Council,” he said. $4 millionhard sports pavilion Cr Berry who said she worked and with put4 in rooms for Ballan Football an enormous effort to getchange this turned over, was & Netball Club, Cricket Club, Bowling Club & Tennis Club. disappointed that they could not discuss the item. “It is a very important motion, Toand felt the need to see theIdesigns & follow this project Michaela Settle MP rescind this to a more acceptable motion,” she said. “It is a little bit disappointing that it did not occur however, there will be another time when we can revisit this and hoping a Special Meeting in a couple of weeks or sooner.” Cr Berry said the importance of her recission was an opportunity to “protect the gateway of our beautiful town and Avenue of Honour”. “Now, we’ll have to wait just a bit longer,” she said. “They’re not related, one is for a planning permit to put a cool room on an existing facility, and the other one is a future plan that is not part of that plan. From a planning perspective, they’re completely different things,” he said. “Whilst it might be good intention to say ‘move it in five years’ … it is an application in its own right whether to have a cool room on that sight. Council may want them to move out to Parwan, and that’s their plans … that’s a business decision, that’s not a planning decision. “Their packing facility at the moment is all under one roof…if they get a case of COVID with one of their meat workers, then it shuts down not only the meatworks, but also the packing facility. By having a separate building they can continue to supply meat, by having that separate cooling facility.”

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Variety of sports on one oval By Lachlan Ellis A small school has received funding to upgrade their oval and improve the water drainage system, and they couldn’t be happier. Coimadai Primary School received over $170,000 in State Government funding for the works. The school was successful in its application during Round 1 of the ‘Minor Capital Works Fund’ as announced on 2 December 2020, and the works the grant made possible finished earlier this month. The school’s Principal, Moira Ross, said they had applied for a grant last year, but the amount given was a welcome surprise. “We built a new sporting oval and had it all beautifully landscaped. The kids just love it, they’re playing more sport. It’s a running track, a soccer oval, hockey, and tee-ball, all combined. So more of our kids are now playing soccer and hockey in particular,” she told the Moorabool News. “Everyone’s more active. We actually put in just to re-seed our oval, but we got given more so it was a nice surprise. During remote learning while students were at home, we were updating them with what was going on at school. It was nice for them to come back to the upgrades.” Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, visited Coimadai Primary on Friday 11 March to see how the $173,137 grant had been used. “We’re making sure that our local schools have the best facilities and

Storm recovery out in force

Engagement with the community is still occurring with Moorabool Shire Council’s Storm Recovery Team on the road this week. Roving Recovery Hubs will be at Gordon and Mollongghip this Saturday 26 March. The first stop will be held at Gordon Public Hall from 11am12.30 at 68 Main Street Gordon. The second stop is going to be held at Mollongghip CFA Fire Station from 1.30pm-3pm. The CFA shed is located at 506 Dean-Mollongghip Road. There will be a free sausage sizzle and a chance to chat to Council about your recovery needs.

Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas announces the new funding with Coimadai PS students. Photo – submitted (Minister Thomas office) outdoor areas and that our classrooms have the best teachers so that every child is given every chance to succeed,” she said. “Our local students can now enjoy great new facilities at Coimadai.” The Minor Capital Works Fund

was allocated $20 million under the Victorian Budget for 2021/22, and aims to “improve learning spaces as well as the condition and character of schools”. The Fund has so far allocated funding to over 300 Victorian government schools.

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Hosing for help By Lachlan Ellis A terrible accident has brought to light the incredible generosity of the transport industry, with over $200,000 donated to support a woman who lost both legs. 25-year-old Michelle Pillar is a new face to the trucking scene, and lost a leg after her truck rolled and became wedged between a tree and a bridge on Carlisle Road near Black Ridge, in the Otway Ranges in early January this year. Her other leg had to be amputated in hospital due to an infection, and doctors have also discovered a spinal cord infection. She spent a week on life support in an induced coma, and spent weeks having almost daily surgeries. While Michelle has a long road to recovery ahead, the trucking community has shown that she is not alone in her battle. Locally, Hodge Livestock Transport from Blakeville is just one of the many businesses chipping into the worthy cause. Fluff Tonkin works at the business with owner Rob Hodge, and said the decision to contribute was an easy one. “There’s a lot that have contributed to the account to help her, I’m not sure anyone rates a special mention. The staff here have inadvertently crossed Michelle loading or

Rob Hodge and his team are supporting the fundraiser for a woman truck driver who lost both legs in an accident. Photo – Helen Tatchell unloading, or working somewhere, but none of us have, I would say, a direct relationship with Michelle,” Ms Tonkin said. “It was more the fact of what happened to her could happen to any of us. It was so heartbreaking, the extent of the accident for a young person in the industry…we all felt something had to be done.”

Hodge Livestock Transport held a weeklong ‘Hosing for Hope’ initiative, where staff donated their wages from washouts, and their donations were matched by the business. “That was over $2,000…as a company we matched it. As people had seen what we were doing on Facebook, a few others made

cash donations to go to Michelle as well. We put through $4,577,” Ms Tonkin said. The Mortlake Roadhouse is one of the many businesses supporting Michelle, including opening a bank account for her recovery fund, which at the time of writing has collected an astounding $216,314. Mortlake Roadhouse owner Dion Symons said he was happy to play a part in Michelle’s recovery. “Her brother Lachie comes in here quite a bit, but two other stock truck drivers, wanted to do something for her, and came in and asked if I’d help them out one day,” he told the Moorabool News. Donations have come in not just from the local community, but from across the country and across the world. “Lots of trucking companies have gotten involved, people all over Australia and even people overseas. Truckers in America collected $490 in two and a half hours at a roadhouse over there, we had a lady in Denmark send us money, we’ve had mail coming in…it’s been pretty full-on,” Mr Symons said. If you’d like to donate to Michelle’s recovery, you can do so on her GoFundMe at www.gofundme.com/f/ the-michelle-pillar-foundation.

Farm zone dwelling approved We think that we can produce a much more productive use of the land than it currently is. At the moment it’s literally sitting there, not being used. We want to take the land, we want to grow fruit, vegetables, maybe some chickens,” Mr Spicer said.

By Lachlan Ellis An application to develop a dwelling in Clarendon has been approved by Council with conditions, with the original recommendation from Council Planners calling for a rejection. Council’s Planning Team argued the proposal “is inconsistent with the purpose of the Farming Zone”, and contradicted Council policy on developing rural land for residential purposes. Two speakers addressed Council on the application: a consultant for the applicants, Leah Clark, and one of the two applicants, Tim Spicer. Ms Clark said that her client and her company had not been approached by Council Planners to discuss any issues with the proposal. “The site is located in what we best describe as a rural living enclave to the Clarendon area. The area is developed with single dwellings and out buildings on lots which vary between one to five hectares in size,” she said.

“The application was lodged with Council on the 13th of September, and was advertised in November of last year. Officers did not request further information, nor did we receive correspondence advising us our information was insufficient. “We’re a little disappointed to now be facing a refusal, without being provided the opportunity to address the officers’ concerns now detailed in the grounds of refusal.” Mr Spicer said the establishment of a dwelling would allow his family to live a more pleasant lifestyle. “We love the property obviously, it has beautiful views.

“We want to turn the land, which is currently just an empty paddock, into a beautiful family home, where we can integrate ourselves into the community by sending our kids to local schools, joining in the community in productive ways, and giving the land a more productive use.” Cr Moira Berry asked Mr Spicer if the produce would only be for their use – in other words, non-commercial farming. “Yes, personal use, enough to give to friends and family, but not in a production way,” Mr Spicer said. Cr Tonia Dudzik moved an alternate motion to approve the proposal with conditions, which was seconded by Cr Paul Tatchell, with Cr Berry and Cr Ally Munari also voting in favour. Crs Rod Ward and David Edwards were apologies at the meeting.

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Valley to stage musical fun Tickets are still available for a fun musical bush camp in the Rowsley Valley, but you’d better book in quick if you want a spot. Turramurra Folk Music Bush Camp is now in its fourth decade, and this year will run from 22–25 April at Lady Northcote Recreation Camp. The camp will feature the famous Turra bushdance, blackboard concerts, and a parade led by a secret Turra favourite – but workshops will also be on offer for all ages and abilities, including fiddle, guitar, ukulele, whistling, and singing workshops. A range of talented musicians will be at the camp, including multi-instrumentalist Josh Bennett, folk duo The Maes, and Blackwood musician Cat Moser. Entry registration is for camping, but you can also purchase a bunk bed for the weekend separately. Tickets will not be available at the camp, so make sure you pre-purchase your tickets. For more information and to book your tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/834352.

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Funding for the Lal Lal train station restoration was announced in July 2021. Photo – Helen Tatchell

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By Lachlan Ellis It’s full steam ahead at Lal Lal, with works on the old Railway Station beginning last week for a new community hub at the site. As with works on many old buildings, the first step is the removal of asbestos, which is being carried out on behalf of VicTrack by Direct Property Building Services. Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle, said it was an exciting time for the Lal Lal community, who have campaigned for funding for the project for over a decade. “Restoration of the historic bluestone station is an amazing opportunity for the Lal Lal community. Once restored, the station building will be used as a community hub, neighbourhood house and tourist information centre,” Ms Settle told the Moorabool News. “The beautiful bluestone station will be restored

for tourists to visit and be a place for the locals to meet, learn new hobbies and build connections. It will make Lal Lal an even better place to live.” Detailed architectural and engineering drawings for the hub are being developed, and will be shared once finalised. After the designs have been agreed to and final planning approvals received, it is expected that the works will be complete by mid-next year. Last July, Ms Settle joined Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell and members of the Lal Lal community, to announce funding under the State Government’s Community Use of Vacant Rail Buildings Program. Lal Lal is one of 10 former railway stations that are being brought back to life as part of the Community Use of Vacant Rail Buildings program, which was allocated $9m in the 2020/21 State Budget.

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He was commonly known as Digger Burvill, a nickname that stuck from an early age and remained throughout his entire life. Born in Ballarat in 1938, he was the fifth child of Frederick and Katherine Burvill, and lived on the Yaloak Vale estate opposite Fiskville, just south of Ballan, until he was around 17-years of age. Everyone has a story and Leon had many, including how he was given the nickname Digger. During WWII, army reserve soldiers were based at Fiskville guarding the overseas telecommunication station, they frequently visited the Burvill family home where one of these men nicknamed a little boy sitting on a fencepost by placing a slouch hat on his head and, calling him “Digger”. His education began at the Fiskville school from age six and continued until he completed Grade 8, aged 13. He often joked about graduating from ‘Fiskville High’. After leaving school, he started work on the Yaloak Vale estate farm, a property that consisted of 12,000 acres and was owned by the Miller Brothers. He worked 60 hours a week and was paid £2 7,6 of which he paid £1, 10 board. His work on the farm consisted of milking three cows’ morning and night, in those days, by hand. There were also 2000 ewes to be looked after, boundary riding on horses and many other farm duties which he carried out for about three years. The family moved into Ballan when Leon was about 17. He then started working in the Fiskville OTC workshop making communication transmitters for the start of the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games.

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VALE – Leon BURVILL

He took over the role as maintenance officer when Joe Devlin retired and remained at that position for 5-6 years. He travelled daily for 15-years after that to the OTC Melbourne office. When that closed he was offered two positions interstate. He declined the offer as the family had grown with four children at foot, and the towns in NSW and SA offered limited schooling. He exchanged vows with the love of his life Pat Mullane on the 11 April 1959, meeting at the Ballan pictures. Conveniently the car Pat was driving, an old Wolsley, had broken down. Pat knew Leon was very handy at fixing things and managed to get the car started. The rest they say, is history. Along with his sister Dos (Hodge), they purchased the tourist café in main street Ballan, which they ran for three years. Their fifth child Vince arrived during this time, a brother for Helen, Brian, Joan and Fiona.

Whilst working in the café, Leon also worked doing maintenance at the Ballan Shire Council. He started his own business doing home maintenance and painting and in 1982 formed his own business, employing his youngest son Vince, as an apprentice carpenter. Leon became a registered builder in 1988 however, ceased work in the year 2000, due to ill health. He committed to 25-years of service as caretaker of the Ballan Cemetery Trust, a volunteer who maintained both the old and new cemeteries in Ballan. When it came to football, he was a passionate and possibly a one-eyed Geelong supporter. A highlight for him was attending a President's dinner at Kardinia Park, meeting many past and present players. Another story was his many talents, performing in local concerts held at the Mechanics Hall. He had a solo role whistling and developed musical abilities in later life, learning to play the guitar and singing in Christmas concerts. He even mastered the Jews harp. A jack of all trades, yodeling, rabbit hunting, tomato grower, old cars, clearing

sale buyer, Uncle Arthur impressionist and doer of so many good things to so many, adorned his resume. His loves not only included his wife and children but country music and 25-years of beach holidays at Ocean Grove. As they outgrew the caravan, Leon and Pat enjoyed their own travels around the country. Outback bus trips were also taken in their retirement. The Ballan community will never have another Leon, and neither will all his family. Leon ‘Digger’ Burvill passed away peacefully on 19 January 2022, aged 84, surrounded by his loving family.

Get talking with a cuppa By Lachlan Ellis The last two years have had many people feeling more isolated than ever, but a local not-for-profit is inviting anyone and everyone to come have a chat. Darley Neighbourhood House provides a range of programs and services, such as the Community Pantry and a range of workshops. The latest program on offer is a local chapter of the ‘Chatty Café Scheme’, an international initiative to help people connect and open up on any topics they want to discuss. The local chapter is a partnership between the Neighbourhood House and a Bacchus Marsh Café, where the Chatty Café sessions are run at 9am every second Tuesday. Renee Knight from the Darley Neighbourhood House said the chats were an informal, simple way for people to stay in touch and meet new people. “It’s pretty simple actually – every second Tuesday we set up a table at Little Lucky, and you don’t have to let us know you’re coming, book, anything like that. People can simply turn up, sit down, and have a chat,” she told the Moorabool News. “It’s really focused on providing an opportunity for people to connect, potentially make new friends, and something to pop into your diary and do.” Amber Kennedy is the smiling face people see when they come to the dedicated ‘have a chat’ table, and encouraged anyone, introverts and extroverts, to come and chat over a coffee if they felt the need. “I guess this initiative is a way for people to know that they can start a conversation with a total stranger, and feel more comfortable with that conversation,” she said. “We don’t talk about anything controversial…people get to share as much or as little about themselves as they like. It’s okay for anybody to come and have a chat…it’s really a place for everybody.” Ms Kennedy said it helps people who wouldn’t naturally want to walk up to a stranger and start a conversation. The first Chatty Café session at Little Lucky Café on Grant Street was held on 1 March, and the next will be on 29 March. For more information on the Chatty Café Scheme, and other programs and services offered by Darley Neighbourhood House, visit www.darleylearning.com/whats-on.

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‘Melbourne Money’ comes to Moorabool By Lachlan Ellis A stimulus package from the State Government is set to now benefit Moorabool customers and businesses alike after a tough two years, with discounts and grants up for grabs. The Business Stimulus Package will inject $200 million into measures aimed at helping businesses increase revenue and recover from the pandemic, including reimbursement for customers’ dining and entertainment costs, and grants to help businesses modernise. President of the Ballan & District Chamber of Commerce, Michael Ryan, said there was still some hesitance among many people to go out to eat or attend events, but these incentives would help. “There is no doubt there is a hesitancy amongst a certain demographic, and I’m part of that demographic – we normally are spontaneous and make decisions to go out spontaneously, but COVID has made us reluctant. I think this may help overcome that,” Mr Ryan told the Moorabool News. “It’s a good incentive, especially from Monday to Thursday when perhaps it’s not as busy, and the risk of catching the virus might be less anyway.” On the $1,200 rebates for modernising business operations, Mr Ryan said he thought it was great. “It’s not the way of the future, it’s the way of the present. Some people think it’s too hard and don’t bother, but if they can get some assistance and get more modern systems up and running, I think it’s great,” he said. “Customers are expecting it, especially the younger generations. Businessed that aren’t digitised will struggle… people will say ‘I want to order online, I want to pay online, I want to do everything online or use my phone’…so I think it’s a really positive initiative.”

The famous ‘Melbourne Money’ initiative was first launched by Melbourne City Council in June last year, allowing diners to claim 20 per cent off their dining bills from venues within the City of Melbourne. Many regional Victorian businesses have since called for an equivalent program, and the State Government is finally delivering. The $30 million ‘Statewide Dining Vouchers’ program is set to launch on 29 March, reimbursing 25 per cent of dining costs in Local Government Areas outside the Melbourne CBD from Monday – Thursday, between $40 and $500. Also scheduled for a 29 March launch is the “Entertainment Voucher Scheme’, which will offer discounts for entertainment costs such as cinema tickets, live music, and exhibitions. Another component of the package is the ‘Small Business Digital Adaptation Program’, which will offer $1,200 rebates to businesses for upgrades such as websites, stock management tools, and online menus and ordering systems. Victorian Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Martin Pakula, said the package would help Victorian businesses get back on their feet. “We’re encouraging Victorians to experience the best the state has to offer by going to see a show, having lunch with friends or visiting somewhere new,” Mr Pakula said. “Business and consumer confidence is critical for our continued economic recovery and that’s why we’re investing in these programs to deliver a boost where it is needed most.” It is understood that the Statewide Dining Vouchers will work along the same lines as Melbourne Money, with hospitality customers taking a photo of their receipts and sending them to the State Government via an online form, along with contact information, bank details, date, and bill amount. For more information, visit www.vic.gov.au/business-stimulus-package.

Have your say on local infrastructure Council has over $668 million worth of infrastructure assets, and with the Shire set to double in population over the next 20 years, Council wants your input on how to best manage those assets. From roads, libraries, sports pavilions, playgrounds and more, Council is the custodian of hundreds of assets, and wants to hear from the community on how they think these assets should be managed. • Council has prepared five documents for public review: • Draft Asset Management Strategy 2022–2032 Asset Management Plans for four categories: • Buildings • Open Space • Storm Water • Transport The documents detail expected maintenance costs, life expectancy for the assets, what condition they have been judged to be in, the challenges faced by Council in maintaining these

assets, improvement plans, and more. You can view the documents and submit either a prepared submission, or write your feedback on as many of the documents as you like, by visiting www.moorabool.engagementhub.com. au/asset-management-strategy-plan.

Copies are also available at Council’s service centres between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm, and written submissions can be sent marked “Attention: Asset Management Department, PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342”. Submissions close on Thursday 7 April.

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LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS MN02304G2

FUNERALS

DEATH NOTICE

WANTED

Mr Harry Hilton Fennell 25/5/1929 to 11/3/2022

Anything old and interesting Records, Garage, Signs, Vintage. Cash Paid. Prompt and polite service. Call Ian 0418 539 736

Harry and his wife lived in Bacchus Marsh, a well respected service man in the Bacchus Marsh RSL Sub branch. Condolences from the Committee and members to his wife and family.

DEATH NOTICE SPINNER, Desmond ‘Des’ Thomas 12/8/1939 – 17/3/2022 Dearly loved husband of Leah Much loved Father of Dale and Benisa. Father-in-law to Ken and Kayla. Dearly loved Grandpa to Trista, Xander and Jacinta. Now at Peace.

FUNERAL NOTICE The Funeral Service for the late Mr Desmond ‘Des’ Thomas Spinner will be held at Michael Crawford Funerals Chapel, 226 Main Street Bacchus Marsh on WEDNESDAY (March 23, 2022) commencing at 2.00pm. A Private Cremation will follow. Flowers welcome, or if preferred a donation can be made to Dementia Australia via the following link dementia.org.au/ make-donation in memory of Des. The Service for Des will be livestreamed and available to view here: michaelcrawfordfunerals.com.au (Select Funeral Live Stream) IN THE CARE OF

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PUBLIC NOTICE

POSITIONS VACANT

Clarendon Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Nominations

Board Support Officer

West Moorabool Area Flexible Hours / Work from Home Are you an experienced Administrator/Financial Manager looking for approx. two days per week? Are you looking for a role that contributes positively to the local community? Are you highly proficient in Financial Management, Board Administration and Corporate Governance? Do you have strong Administrative and Finance systems ABN 99 202 481 137 technology skills? Would you like to showcase your excellent people skills in administration of our Community Grants Program. DRAFT POSITION VACANT Moorabool Community Enterprises Limited is the franchise Bank Ballan We would like your ideas please ! on how to use $1.5 holder Million to for assistthe Aged Community Care and Community Health Care in&the Seeking District which has been operating for over ten years Ballan District Driver / Yard Person and has reinvested into the local community over $1.22 Casual / PT Position - Based at Bacchus Marsh Ballan District Health & Care was sold to mecwacare on 6 December 2021. BDHC will eventually be wound up, once million in that time. obligations settled. Board expects there to be about $1.5 Millions left over and seeks the community’s Garden supply experience preferred butallnot essentialare - Happy toThe train This willthe also require attendance at monthly Board ideas on what community health and aged carerole projects money could be used for. motivated individuals / Manual Heavy Rigid Licence required and Committee meetings in the local area, which are Tasks & ResponsPossible ibilities Projects include: generally held in the early evening on weekdays. The All round customer service / Answering phones / Taking orders / successful applicant will be required to undertake a of programs to address specific health issues such as diabetes Delivery of products / Loading truck &Sponsorship trailers / General yard work police check. (some heavy lifting will be required from time to time) / Weekend For acommunity full Position please submit a brief Capital Expenditure on equipment to improve health orDescription, aged care availability essential / Reliability is paramount expression of interest to: treasurer@mooraboolcel.com.au Contact - Bacchus Marsh Redgum G arden Cenoftrtraining e 5367or1education 666 Sponsorship programs in Community Health or Aged Care Applications Close: 1st April 2022 Send resume to redgumgarden@optusnet.com.au

GARAGE SALE

Public meeting to nominate persons for appointment to the Clarendon Recreation Reserve Committee, for the term of three years to be held at Clarendon Recreation Reserve Community Centre 6206 Midland Hwy Clarendon Vic 3352 Friday 8th April 2022 at 7pm. & enquiries Trevor Smith Further President 0428 125202

SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL BUSH NURSING HOSPITAL AND HOSTEL INC

Please send your ideas to PO Box 308 Ballan Victoria, email mailbdhc@gmail.com or phone James McComb 0493 158 520 if you have any questions.PUBLIC NOTICE We would greatly appreciate your ideas by COB 25 March 2022.

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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics The Community Bank Bacchus Marsh – Bendigo Bank Gift was held prior to competition commencing last Saturday morning. The fastest athletes from the Under 7 to Under 16 age groups competed in a handicap 100m event. There were 2 races – Girls and Boys. Athletes and supporters lined the front straight, as they cheered on their club/age group representatives. Under 12 athlete Ava Radolovic took out the Girls Gift, while Under 7 athlete Jacob Cassar was the winner of the Boys Gift. The winners were presented with a shield while 1st, 2nd and 3rd were presented with sashes by the Community Bank manager, Ian Prince. All competitors were presented with certificates of participation. Overall results: GIRLS 1st Ava Radolovic (U12), 2nd Skyla Berryman (U9), 3rd Mackenzie Estlick (U14), 4th Mya Berryman (U8), 5th Halo Arahanga (U10), 6th Myah Estlick (U11), 7th Emma Stewart (U15), 8th Sadie Jones (U13), 9th Rylee Robinson (U7), 10th Emma Smith (U16). BOYS 1st Jacob Cassar (U7), 2nd Alex Lloyd (U14), 3rd Lucas Priestly (U8), 4th Nelson Banigo (U13), 5th Elliot Banigo (U11), 6th Harrison Lovett (U10), 7th Nate Broadbent (U9), 8th Nicholas Mai (U12), 9th Matthew Elefterescu (U15), 10th Lincoln Braszell (U16). Once the gifts were completed, the weekly competition was underway. This was the final meet prior to the Centre Championship Day to be held this Saturday. Bridie Shanahan increased her Under 16 Shot Put record by almost a metre. All three of Bridie’s throws bettered her previous record. A final throw of 11.01 metres set the new Centre record. Mabel Brody-Wall was awarded the PB Star of the Week, recording 5 PBs for the meet. This Saturday will be the Centre Championship Day at Masons Lane Reserve. All qualified athletes must register their attendance with their team manager by 8.15am. Athletes who fail to register will be deemed absent and scratched from all events. Championship events will conclude at approximately 2.30pm. Athletes from all Clubs will then come together for the official Centre end of season presentations.

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Bacchus Marsh Netball Association Results - Week ending Sunday 20 March JUNIORS Section 1 Phoenix 27 def The Suns 2 Diamonds 26 def Hunters 13 Vultures 18 def Super Stars 12 Section 2 Hotshots 9 def Lightening 4 Diamonds jnr 19 def Mustangs 2 Section 3 Flamingoes 19 def Maltesers 1 Minties 10 def Smarties Seniors Clovers 30 def Storm 18 Kavinators 20 def Story Tellers 13 Devils 27 def Strike 25 Sparkles 42 def BMW 16.

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Juniors the pride of Darley The Ballarat Cricket Association held its Junior Presentation last Wednesday, and the Darley Cricket Club has batted above its average, with promising young talents award-ed. The Junior Presentation was held at the Wendouree Cricket Club at 6.30 pm, with four Lions featuring prominently in the awards ceremony. Rockey Hoey won the U17 2nd XI Best Player Award, with 9 votes compared to 8 for Coronet City’s Jake Roberts, and 6 votes for both Charlie Walton from Buninyong and Noah Davies from Coronet City. Hoey also took out the Batting Award, with 221 runs at an average of 73.67. Fellow U17 2nd XI player Axel Morton came third in the Best Player Award with 4 votes, and third in the batting with 157 runs at an average of 52.33. George Martindale won Player of the Series for his efforts in the BCA U13 Representa-tive Team, and was also second in his grade’s bowling, with 8 wickets at a strike rate of 14.13. U17 2nd XI player Patrick Jarvinen finished third in the bowling tally, with 7 wickets at a strike rate of 16.43. The awards were no doubt a confidence boost for the Lions’ Under 17s, as they pre-pared to face Golden Point in a semi-final at Brown Hill last Saturday and Sunday 19 – 20 March.

George Martindale (U13) with his Player of the Series Award.

Filly pays the bills, and then some By Michael Howard (HRV) A precision performance and a beauty for the battlers made for many smiles at Tab-corp Park Melton on Saturday night, as Group 1 glory was grabbed by stables big and small. The Aldebaran Park Vicbred Home Grown Classic finals have again delivered a magic moment, with fatherand-son training team David and Brad Barnes capturing their first Group 1 with Mumpaysthebills winning the three-year-old trotting fillies' final. Winning reinsman Craig Demmler lauded winners as “terrific people”, telling TrotsVision “I get more of a kick out of driving a winner for these sort of people, be-cause they are (hobbyists) and they just enjoy it and their horses are going really good at the moment.” Opportunity knocked for Mumpaysthebills when short-priced pair Atego Dawn and Be My Star both galloped out of contention, with the latter - the race favourite - rob-bing reinsman Josh Dickie of a potential clean sweep of the night’s finals. Dickie and his steer Hes A Hammer put in a flawless performance in the preceding three-year-old colts and geldings final, when he sat quietly on leader’s back and then struck late for trainer David Aiken and owner Domenic Martello. “Just pleased to get an opportunity like this tonight – to drive for a very good trainer like David Aiken and his client Domenic Martello, who’s actually a client of ours as well,” said Dickie, who’s recently established in Victoria after an outstanding New Zealand career. “Dom’s been a great supporter of ours for a couple of years, so to be asked to drive this horse tonight, I was very honoured, and the way the horse got the job done, winning a Group 1 for us, doesn’t get much better.” From gate one Hes A Hammer took the back of leader Hephaestus Phoenix, who was kept honest by Sir Eros on his outside with a 28.8sec first quarter and then a series of even quarters. “It just worked out perfectly,” Dickie said. “One of those races where you

Home Grown Classic final winner: Mumpaysthebills trained by D & B Barnes, driven by Craig Demmler. Photo: Stuart McCormick couldn’t script it any better. They ran even enough time, when I was turning around the (last) corner he was just travelling so well. You could just tell he was going to pick them up pretty quick.” And he did, winning by 2.8 metres from Chris Svanosio’s Hephaestus Phoenix, with a gap back to Sir Eros in third. “He’s a lovely gaited trotter, he’s got lovely cruising speed when you ask him to run,” Dickie said of the winner. “Tonight it was just beautiful, he’s lovely to drive, he sits off the bit, you only have to put the stick on his tail and he responds to you. “In 12 months’ time he’s the sort of trotter you’d like to see how he’s getting on, be-cause he’s a very well put together horse. Potentially in the future this horse could be one of our Grand Circuit trotters.” *** David and Brad Barnes will also be daring to dream big after capturing a career best crown with Mumpaysthebills, who like Hes A Hammer benefitted from a gate one draw and enjoyed a quite ride on the pegs in the fillies' final. Atego Dawn galloped while battling Boutika for the lead and then Be My Star broke on the peg line, enabling Demmler to cruise to the back of Boutika, who would take him to the final turn.

He emerged early on the leader’s outside and then clung on for a 1.2-metre win from Illawong Larajay and Gardena Ronda, who filled the placings for trainers Jess Tubbs (Myrniong) and Blake Fitzpatrick respectively. “My main aim was to get her out there and keep her settled,” Demmler told TrotsVision. “I knew the one in front (Boutika) would run along a bit but may get a little tired. “I was probably lucky enough the one on my outside (Illawong Larajay) was not get-ting around the bends well, so I was able to come out and then make my run.” It helped set up the win and the special result for the trainers, who also own (with Barclay Barnes) and bred the Skyvalley filly out of Gavlenn Jo Al. “Dave’s the father, Brad’s the son and they do it as a duo,” Demmler said. “Brad spent his time with Clayton (Tonkin) and (Alan Tubbs) and they used to say that he was Tubbsy’s son that he never had. “It’s fabulous, he looked up to Alan, he was a good mentor for Brad. They have jobs during the day and do work on the night or later in the afternoon. They are terrific people and they just enjoy it, love a beer and having a good time and I just enjoy working for them. “It’s great for them, it’s their first Group 1, which is fantastic. That’s what brings peo-ple into the sport, to see people like this win these sort of races."

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JUNIOR PREMIERS Taking a spectacular overhead catch off Beth Davenport top scored with 19 runs her own bowling, Sarah Burton finished with 2/11. Eamon Grigg 1/9 with some tight bowling. retired. (continued from page 1) Jai Singh injured himself with an awkward fall in the first over putting his body on the line to stop a 4 at Third Man. Clover McIlwaine opened the bowling with a wicket in her second over. Beth Davenport the teams long standing wicket keeper, passed on keeping duties to Max Farrell for the initial overs to share the new ball after recent success in the U/17s All Girl competition, and bowled super tidy. Max in turn was flawless behind the stumps before fielding at Point and preventing numerous balls getting to the boundary. Angus Tranter then bowled an economical over and was kept busy in the field stopping everything that came his way. With renewed confidence from his batting innings, Eamon Grigg then picked up the teams second wicket with Beth Davenport having resumed wicket keeping duties, taking a lovely catch down low. Oscar Britt bowled next showing how much his bowling has improved this season only going for five runs in his over and stopping a certain four while fielding at Mid Off. Jackson Letcher entered the attack and bowled a

beautiful maiden over first up. Sarah Burton bowling her Off Spin, found her range immediately, picking up two wickets in her spell. She also followed up with an impressive caught and bowled with equally impressive celebrations. The team continued to apply the pressure aware that the game could still turn in the opposition’s favour. Charlotte Wallace in her first season of cricket and fielding at Mid On, stopped anything that came her way continued her fine form with a neat little spell of 1 for 3 off 2 overs. With three overs to go, Clover McIlwaine re-entered the bowling attack, faster and more accurate, to take the teams sixith wicket. Charlotte Wallace and Clover McIlwaine then combined for two very composed run outs to take the opposition’s final wickets and seal the victory and premiership for the team. The team were ecstatic with the win and played their most complete match of the season, with every single player contributing and trying their absolute best. Coach Anthony McIlwaine said the finals were a dream at the start of the year however, the team worked hard.

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“Our senior players some still bottom age, and in their fifth year of cricket, continued to embrace the challenges each week. Our new players in their first year of cricket, continued to improve every week,” he said. “There have been girls in the past play for Ballan Cricket Club and it is something we are really proud of. To have five girls in our Premiership team play against predominantly all boy teams every week is very special, and those girls represent many of the girls that have previously been at our club.” Ballan 4/91 defeated Creswick 8/73 Batting - Beth Davenport 19 Ret. n.o, Eamon Grigg 17 Ret. n.o, Clover McIlwaine 16 Ret. n.o, Jai Singh 7 Ret. n.o, Sarah Burton 4, Charlotte Wallace 2, James Bayard 1, Jackson Letcher 1 Bowling - Sarah Burton 2/11, Clover McIlwaine 2/13, Charlotte Wallace 1/3, Eamon Grigg 1/9, Oscar Britt 0/5, Angus Tranter 0/6, Beth Davenport 0/7, Jackson Letcher 0/8, James Bayard 0/10.

Lions prepare for premiership hat-trick Darley Cricket Club – By Todd Whelan Darley will meet Golden Point in this Saturday’s BCA Grand Final at Eastern Oval, having advanced with an impressive eight wicket win over Naps-Sebas at the weekend. Any thoughts and dreams the Lions faithful had of winning back-to-back-to-back titles are now reality. Ironically, history will be repeated if the Lions can successfully live out their dream at the same venue, on the same day, against the same opposition they did 12 months ago. Coach Brian Wheelahan will ask his players to embrace the week in a bid to minimise any nervous tension issues. “We’ve been here before,” he said. “It’s a big week for the club and we feel very proud to have to have earned this opportunity. “We are on the verge of creating something very special, so we’ll enjoy the ride.” According to Wheelahan, rare air awaits the Lions if they can get the job done. Just how the Lions progressed from Saturday’s Semi-Final is well worth exploring. After winning the toss the Lions sent Naps-Sebas into bat, hoping for an advantage with the new ball on a ‘green to the eye’ deck. When strike bowler Madushanka Ekanayake dismissed opening batsman and club leading run scorer Sajith Dissanayake (10), the Lions would hold the upper hand for the best part of 38 overs. Wheelahan praised the efforts of his seamers especially with their ability to restrict the scoring. “The bowlers were superb and were well backed up in the field,” he said. “It was four (runs) if you pierced the infield, so the pressure was on our blokes to execute their skills.” While cagey change of pace bowler Rahmatullah Khwaja (3/58) took wicket honours, Wheelahan paid homage to the frugal nature of his frontliners. Benny Longhurst (0/12 off 10 overs), Ekanayake (2/39 off 10 overs) and Mitch Ward (0/30 off 10 overs) ensured the asking target would not exceed 200. In fairness to Naps-Sebas they did ramp up the scoring over the final 12 overs, near doubling their score in the process before posting a more than competitive 6/183 from their 50 overs. The Lions response with the bat would prove something to behold. If not for a couple of hiccups, the chase was near flawless, again dominated at the top by their leading run scorer Dilon Chandima who remained unbeaten on 112*(129). The ‘little master’ was simply brilliant by definition in a true masterclass display of measured, experienced batting - a most memorable knock that included 13 boundaries.

Chandima and in-form batsman Hasi Wickramasinghe 56*(100) put on a chanceless 130 run partnership for the third wicket, to see out the asking total with four overs (and eight wickets) to spare. “The chemistry these two have is amazing,” Wheelahan said. “You only have to see their understanding (running) between wickets. “They looked in complete control, batted with maturity and calm.” Wheelahan later commented on the quality and importance of Chandima’s century. “Dil was phenominal, his game and attitude belongs on the ‘big stage”, he said. Saturday’s Grand Final begins at 12 noon. •••• In a massive week for the Lions, 3rd Grade and the Under 17s will also take part in their respective Grand Finals after advancing at the weekend. Darley’s 3rd Grade face Mount Clear on Victoria Park 4 while the young gun Under 17s meet Coronet City at Wendouree West. RESULTS – Semi Finals BCA 1st GRADE: Naps-Sebas 6/183, Overs 50. R. Khwaja 3/56, M. Ekanayake 2/39. Darley 2/187, Overs 46. D. Chandima 112*, H. Wickramasinghe 56*. Darley won by 8 wickets. BCA 3rd GRADE: Golden Point 103, Overs 31.3. J. McKerrow 4/33, S. Cornford 3/24, L. Jordan 2/20. Darley 4/105, Overs 25.1, C. Salisbury 39*. Darley won by 6 wickets. Under 17 2ND XI: Darley 152, Overs 40. A. Morton 50, P. Jarvinen 30. Golden Point 141, Overs 50. S. Fawcett 3/36, G. Martindale 2/19. Darley won by 11 runs.

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LEO—July 23-August 22

The week is marked by at least one near miss and two uncanny coincidences. Go after the best advice before investing or moving funds. A loved one may be inconsistent on the weekend.

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You are on the go Thursday - Friday, but the weekend could bring relief in the form of a helpful family. Check sources before passing along any information now. Travel for business or pleasure, one or the other is favoured. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

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ACROSS Murderer (4,3,6) Steal (5) Gather (7) Deed (6) Hit (6) Gem (5) Velocity (5) Number (6) Seize (6) Pliable (7) Bury (5) Crane-fly (5-4-4)

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ACROSS 1. Make a lot of! (4,2,7). 8. Delight in the dance number (5). 9. Showed a trailing vine a month back (7). 10. Broken nail I had embedded in the wood (6). 11. Workroom that’s not as cold as it could be (6). 12. Starts to get tired and tells the driver to stop? (5). 14. Chose a different depot (5). 18. Walks back right, though the map’s wrong (6). 20. Seize some of the chicken-farmer’s assets (6). 23. Preserve the “goodbye”in music (7). 24. A bird with its head covered? (5). 25. Go over your requirements! (7,6). DOWN 1. Passage the artist got crooked (6). 2. Even reverseible (5). 3. Punishment for scorching? (7). 4. In the advertisement be advertising, perhaps, pyjamas? (4). 5. The white-faced boy from Dover? (5). 6. Tend to get about a hundred queuing (7). 7. Agreed one was ready for bed (6). 13. An Englishman novice with only a pound in his pay packet? (7). 15. Is he known as “Big Bill” at the zoo? (7). 16. What the nurseryman has for sale? (6). 17. As well as retiring outsde to get a drink (6). 19. The girl who got locked in the bank vault! (5). 21. Slim at the end, getting lighter (5). 22. Singer to whom scales come naturally (4).

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CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Sell by auction. 8, Re-V-el. 9, Evin-ced. 10, Inla-i’d. 11, Off-ice. 12, Flags. 14, Opted (anag,). 18, Tramps. 20, Clutch. 23, Can-ta-ta. 24, Cap-on. 25, Surplus energy . Down - 1, Strait (anag.). 2, Level (rev.). 3, Belting. 4, Abe-d. 5, Cliff. 6, In-c-line. 7, Nodded. 13, L-earner. 15, Pelican. 16, Stocks. 17, Sh-and-y. 19, Pearl. 21, Taper. 22, Bass.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Slap-dash. 6, Beer. 8, Grin. 9, Primrose. 10, Demon. 11, Letter. 13, Stance. 15, String. 17, Bought. 19, Aside. 22, Opposite. 23, Iron. 24, Trim. 25, Springer. Down - 2, Large. 3, Pontoon. 4, Alps. 5, Hairless. 6, Beret. 7, Eastern. 12, Pertains. 14, Trooper. 16, Russian. 18, Gloom. 20, Drone. 21, Pear. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Con-firms. 6, Side. 8, Fi(lm)-Fi(lm). 9, Anchore-d. 10, Per-I-L. 11, Op-pose. 13, S-l-ight. 15, Return. 17, Marrow(-bones) 19, D’i-van. 22, Past-oral. 23, (D)id-le(on). 24, Ten-d. 25, Swallows. Down - 2, O-live (rev.). 3, Failing. 4, Re-A-M. 5, Succours (suckers). 6, Sloop (rev.). 7, Dresser. 12, Stewards. 14, Leakage. 16, Tri-VI-al. 18, Rated (anag.). 20, All-(t)ow(n). 21, Fle-a (rev.).

This week is not the time for any kind of showdown, so don’t attempt fate. It is however, a time for tackling a new work project and getting to know a new side of a (till now) casual acquaintance.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 It’s not what you know but who you know - and your contacts do wonderful things for you right now. Precision should be you current byword. Don’t be sloppy about any form of detail work. LEO—July 23-August 22

The week is marked by at least one near miss and two uncanny coincidences. Go after the best advice before investing or moving funds. A loved one may be inconsistent on the weekend. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

A communication from far away adds mystery to the week. A big secret may have to be brought into the open on Friday. Don’t mince words - the weekend is for challenging, not pampering yourself. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 A significant accomplishment in your work environment takes place this week and there’s news of a reunion as well. Financial matters become entangled by the weekend, but you still make monetary gains

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SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

This week includes some luck, but it’s the kind you earn such as a bonus or promotion, not the kind you walk into. If you are alone now, you are relatively content as well.

ANSWER BELOW

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Originality is the present keyword and especially in the domestic environment. Don’t compromise just for the sake of keeping the peace. A loved one may change your plans abruptly. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

A small financial disappointment is possible, perhaps because of unanticipated expenses and a purchase may have to be postponed. The good news is that family relationships improve and romantic spirits soar. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 A significant number of exciting times in your romantic life happen now, so long as you are willing to be more open. An investment opportunity may open up by Thursday and there could be real potential - but carelful evaluation is a must.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 There is a great chance for reconciliations, but you must make the first move. Best friends are keeping you laughing. Your boss or another authority figure may surprise you with his or hers own brand of humour. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You manage to be the centre of attention wherever you are, but when you put your all into everything, you are sometimes a little too hard and demanding of yourself. The rest of the year ahead emphasizes new faces, but old established ideas.

A communication from far away adds mystery to the week. A big secret may have to be brought into the open on Friday. Don’t mince words - the weekend is for challenging, not pampering yourself.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 A significant accomplishment in your work environment takes place this week and there’s news of a reunion as well. Financial matters become entangled by the weekend, but you still make monetary gains SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

This week includes some luck, but it’s the kind you earn such as a bonus or promotion, not the kind you walk into. If you are alone now, you are relatively content as well. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Jack the ripper. 8, Creep. 9, Collect. 10, Action. 11, Strike. 12, Stone. 14, Speed. 18, Ninety. 20, Snatch. 23, Elastic. 24, Inter. 25, Daddy-long-legs. Down - 1, Jackal. 2, Cheat. 3, Typhoon. 4, Each. 5, Inlet. 6, Precise. 7, Rotter. 13, Tankard. 15, Panting. 16, Indeed. 17, Charts. 19, Tatty. 21, Title. 22, Echo.

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