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Brendan Hehir is ready for the post COVID 2022 Blackwood Easter Carnival. Photo – Helen Tatchell

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By Lachlan Ellis After a two-year hiatus thanks to the COVID pandemic, the Blackwood Woodchop & Easter Carnival is finally back on, and this year it will celebrate its 120th anniversary.

On Saturday 16 April, Blackwood will be open to one and all, with a huge variety of fun activities in store, beginning with the traditional parade.

Featuring striking costumes and floats, as well as brass bands, the parade will head down to the Lerderderg River and “the prettiest sportsground in Victoria”.

Along with the woodchop, the day will feature a plethora of free games, including tug-o-war, gumboot throwing, and novelty races, not to mention the food stalls, artisan workshops, and local produce that will be available for all to enjoy.

Brendan Hehir is President of the not-for-profit Blackwood Progress Association, and said it would be exciting to have the Carnival back in town for the first time since 2019.

“The town’s been incredibly quiet over the pandemic, so this is going to be the big event that’ll kick it off for the town after two years of lockdowns. It’s going to be a big one, it’ll be a big day,” Mr Hehir told the Moorabool News.

“We are a holiday town, tourism is Blackwood’s economy, and has been ever since the gold gave out.

Not just the town’s economy, but the community as a whole, is embedded in the holiday industry…as a community we run the caravan park, we run all the other facilities in town too, the hall, the sports ground, et cetera.”

All proceeds from ticket sales will be invested back into the Blackwood community, with the Carnival providing funds for a range of community groups including the Crown Reserves Committee, Blackwood Cricket Club, and Blackwood Senior Citizens Club.

Moorabool Shire Council worked with the Blackwood Progress Association to prepare a grant application through the Regional Recovery Fund – Regional Development Victoria.

The group was successful in receiving $30,000 in grant funding which will allow an all-day music event which will continue into the evening, featuring rockabilly, bluegrass, old time, Irish, and country blues music.

Community groups will also be able to fundraise for free at this year’s Carnival, previously having to pay a small fee.

Tickets will be sold from Martin Street and at the gate from 10 am, with the parade to kick off at 11 am.

Tickets are $10 for those over 16, while entry is free for under 16s. Woodchop events will also start from 10 am – including the Victorian Title for Hard Hitters.

If you’d like to volunteer on the day or have a general enquiry, contact blackwoodprogress@gmail.com, or Alice on 0481 706 179.

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Cobra set for milestone

By Todd Whelan

Popular Bacchus Marsh Premiership defender Daniel Velden will play his 300th senior game in this Saturday's BFNL season opener against Ballarat at Maddingley Park.

The 37-year-old, ahead of his 20th and final season was thrilled knowing the milestone occasion had finally arrived.

"I was eyeing off my 300th in 2020 but covid put pay to that," Veldon said.

"And again last year, covid left me stranded on 299 (games)."

The school teacher and father of two has witnessed firsthand the changes in football since his debut (ironically) against the Swans way back in 2003. "(The increase in) the speed of the game is definitely the most notable (change)," Veldon said.

And as for the rivalry with cross-town foe Darley?

"When I started it was ruthless," he said.

"It's tempered a little since into a healthier, more competitive (than combative) style."

There's a collective narrative among 300 gamers that extends beyond football - they're more often resilient, self motivated, quality human beings and Daniel is no exception. Cobras Coach Tom German (2020-) shed light on Daniel the player, and Daniel the man ahead of his remarkable achievement.

"Veldsy is very reliable and remains a highly valued part of our team," he said.

"You can give him a role on any size player and you know what you're going to get.

"Daniel is also an excellent leader and provides us with a good voice on and off the ground."

German said Velden was “a pleasure to coach,” and that playing 300 games “is a tough ask in football”.

"But the way Daniel looks after himself and goes about it, I'm not surprised he's been able to reach this rare milestone.

“He's just an all-round good person," added German.

While Velden's 299 games include just eight finals, no-one can take away his fondest memory - the 2016 BFNL Premiership.

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Green light for park upgrade

By Lachlan Ellis The community can now rest easy after plans were recently approved for two new attractions for Gordon residents at the local public park reserve.

Last month there were concerns the project could forfeit close to $500,000 in federal government funding due to a delay in the Committee of Management signing off on the project, and a deadline of one week to have it signed, sealed and delivered.

Works on Gordon’s first ever skate park will begin at Gordon Public Park in June, with a 3x3 metre basketball court to be built shortly after.

Skate park specialists CONVIC will be responsible for the build, shortly after completing similar plans at Mill Park in Ballan.

In March, Secretary and Treasurer of the Committee, Dina Bowman, told the Moorabool News that the layout proposed by Council “is not consistent with the current Reserve Master Plan”, and cited “safety and drainage concerns”. This caused an uproar in the community with a barrage of comments on social media.

Fortunately, the issues have been resolved, and the Committee has since given its approval.

Council CEO Derek Madden said discussions on this project have been taking place between Council and the Park’s Committee of Management (COM) since February 2021.

“Planning upgrades to complement existing facilities, including tennis courts, public toilets, a community garden, and clubhouse,” he said.

“We have worked very closely with the committee to ensure this is a great deliverable for the people of Gordon and surrounds.”

Woodlands Ward Councillor Ally Munari said the new facilities had been desired by the community for many years.

“Of course I’m excited, I’ve been excited about this project for a very long time. It’s been a long time since Gordon has received any major funding, this is something that will set off this town in a great way, to have tourists come and use the space.” Cr Munari told the Moorabool News.

“Being a parent, I know how excited all the children in Gordon are about this. It would’ve been horrifying if that funding had gone to waste. And the locality of it will be perfect. I think it’ll be quite a hub and an attraction for so many children in our town.”

The skate park was originally due for completion in June, but due to the delay in getting the plans fully approved, it will now be completed in July, weather permitting.

Cr Munari said that while the delay was a bother, it was better late than never.

“I’m frustrated by the delay…doing a major project like that in the middle of a Gordon winter, I am concerned about that. But I just have to trust the professionals. Professional skate park builders have been employed for this project, so I trust them fully that they know what they’re talking about. To tick that safety box in any project like this is huge,” she said.

Community consultation undertaken by Council and CONVIC last December showed unanimous support of the park upgrades from community members, with a more recent survey from the Committee of Management further confirming community support.

Council is currently seeking quotes for a suitable contractor to construct and install the 3x3 metre basketball court, which is also expected to be completed in the coming months.

Meanwhile, Council will continue working with the Committee to plan for Stage 2, which will include landscaping works including drainage, safety measures, footpath and fencing works.

Stage 2 will come at a cost of $325,000, funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.

Gordon Public Park COM chairperson Heidi Johnson said the committee had been working with DELWP and Council officers to progress these much-needed upgrades.

“We’d like to thank Council officers and the community for their support,” she said.

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Skatespace grinds to halt

By Helen Tatchell A project timeline that commenced with a draft design and community consultation last December, and due to be completed in June this year, is up in the air and with it, close to $500,000.

The Gordon Public Park Improvements Plan is being delivered by Moorabool Shire Council, in partnership with the Parks Committee of Management and involves a new skate space and basketball practice court for the reserve.

Currently, the reserve is home to tennis courts, a conversation corner, meeting rooms, public toilets, playground, and soon to be built, bbq, seating and a solid roof structure.

The Gordon community took to social media after they got wind the project may lose the Federal funding to build the skate space and basketball court as the Committee of Management has not signed off on the application, which would then be signed off by DEWLP with Council then submitting the completed application to the Federal government. Money would then be handed over with contractors due to start this week however, that is now on hold.

Derek Madden CEO Council told the Moorabool News there is a very likely possibility the funds could be lost if the Gordon Public Park Committee of Management do not sign off.

“We are working with the two committee members at the moment with a meeting scheduled for early this week to achieve the adequate sign off. Council has received external funding for significant works at that park and have done extensive consultation to identify what was required.”

Mr Madden said the funding had to be utilised by the end of this financial year.

“This is not Council land, it is DELWP land and for Council to do any works on that land we need not just the permission from DELWP but from the committee that was appointed by them,” he said.

“The hold-up at this time is the liaison with the

committee looking at the proposals. In our eyes the engagement has been done and has changed significantly during the consultation from what the community wanted to utilise that park for.

“Council was of the understanding everything was moving forward, and the works tendered. We are hoping to find a resolution this week so these works can then commence within two weeks.”

Dina Bowman is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Gordon Public Park Committee and said on social media they had expressed concerns to Council officers in relation to safety and drainage.

“The layout proposed by Council is not consistent with the current Reserve Master Plan.”

She told the Moorabool News it was mainly the “orientation of the skate space, highlighted safety and drainage concerns.”

“I am not going to go into detail, we’d rather have that discussion around the table with Council in a considered way. We are keen to resolve them,” she said.

“It is puzzling how this fuss and bother on social media came about when we have not been informed of any deadline to sign off by Council.”

On social media Ms Bowman said Council officers have not responded in any meaningful way to the committee’s concerns.

“The committee continues its efforts in working with Council on improving the park for the community.”

Chair of the committee Heidi Johnson said she wanted everyone in the community to “rest assured Gordon WILL have an awesome SkateSpace in 2022.

“There was NEVER any doubt about it,” she wrote on social media.

If the adequate sign off does not eventuate this week, the $475,000 over the next two years could expire.

Council does have the option of possibly asking the Federal government to hold over the funds and then divert them to another recreation reserve in the area, with Springbank, Bungaree or Dunnstown at the top of the list.

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The Teenage Holiday Program is open to those aged 13 to 18 who live or study in Moorabool, and kicks off with Skate Park League at Bacchus Marsh Skate Park.

Scooters begin the competition at 11 am on Monday 11 April, with BMX riders taking over the comp at 12:30, and skaters competing from 1:30 pm.

Entry is free and all abilities are welcome to take part, with skaters and riders judged based on age divisions. Competitors will be judged on tricks they land and the quality of tricks.

All competitors must wear a helmet, so make sure to bring your own if you want to take part. The event will also feature a chill out zone, live DJ performance, panna soccer challenge, and a free sausage sizzle for young people aged 12 to 25.

On Wednesday 13 April, teens can drop into Studio 22 at 182 Halletts Way, Darley, from 3 pm to 6 pm for an afternoon of chill fun. Video games, art, a pool table, and air hockey will all be available to enjoy.

Finally, on Wednesday 20 April, teens in Ballan will be able to grab a snack, play games, or even learn how to play the guitar, at 143 Inglis Street, from 1 to 3 pm.

For more information, contact Moorabool Youth Services by calling 5366 7100, or emailing youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au.

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AusNet sells out Council Mee�ng

By Lachlan Ellis

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Commi�ee Mee�ng

AusNet Services, owner and operator of Victoria’s transmission network, has officially been sold to a Canadian multinational, with the new ownership coming into effect on February 16 this year.

On 1 November last year, AusNet put out a media release stating that it had agreed to the terms of a Ordinary Scheme Implementation The next Mee�ng of Council will be held Victoria Transmission Network Project Deed (SID), “under which Brookfield is to on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the(WVTNP), Council Chambers, 15 Stead Brookfield St and whether acquire all the shares in AusNet for cash would push for it to be put underground, Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm. consideration by means of a scheme of a spokesperson for Brookfield told the arrangement”.

Moorabool News the project’s planning was For details a�endance by or toa the view the agenda, go to The purchase wason undertaken ongoing. consortium led by Brookfield Asset www.moorabool.vic.gov.au “Brookfield understands the energy Management Inc., which includes Sunsuper transition journey that Victoria and Australia Superannuation Fund, Alberta Investment are currently experiencing, and the critical Management Corporation, and the role that projects like the Western Victorian Investment Management Corporation of Transmission Network Project play in Ontario. facilitating that transition,” Brookfield’s Brookfield is one of the world’s largest spokesperson said. alternative investment management “There is still a long way to go to develop companies, investing in renewable power, the project, and Brookfield supports AusNet real estate, infrastructure and more, in over to continue its exploration of options and 30 countries. working closely with landholders and the When asked about AusNet’s Western local community.”

would caution that these transmission lines will impact so many regional Victorians and regional Australians, that Brookfield need to tread carefully and make sure they have social licence before these projects go ahead,” she said.

“We’re not going away, and there will be more and more communities standing against these enormous structures if they’re put in the wrong places. We really hope with a new company like Brookfield, they’ll look at new technologies, rather than staying with the old ‘tried and true’ stuff that we think is unsafe.”

Ms Muir said she was unimpressed with Brookfield’s comments regarding AusNet and the WVTNP. “I think it doesn’t say anything, it leaves it very open…I would ask, do they understand how appalling this project has been, and how appallingly AusNet has run it? We really hope they correct the wrongs AusNet has done. We hope Brookfield will do better, and we expect AusNet to do better,” she said.

The acquisition cost a reported $7.7 billion USD, or around $10.2 billion AUD.

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Brookfield will seek to “continue with AusNet’s existing strategy and accelerate the growth of the business”, the spokesperson added.

“The acquisition of AusNet also presents an opportunity to invest significant further capital in a private setting to support increased renewable energy projects, the electrification of the economy and the broader energy transition,” they said.

Community groups protesting the WVTNP’s overhead plans are hopeful for meaningful change after the acquisition, but Chair of Stop AusNet’s Towers, Emma Muir, isn’t holding her breath.

“I would hope they’ll be better to deal with, they couldn’t be any worse. But I note from what they’re writing about, they see an opportunity to make money in the transmission of power and renewables in Victoria. They’re here to make money…I

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Surviving cancer, five years on

By Lachlan Ellis A local survivor of ovarian cancer has shared her story five years on from her diagnosis, with her life today a far cry from the ordeal.

Ashlee Hamm (nee Bartleman) grew up in Ballan, and her battle with ovarian cancer began in December 2016, with doctors initially suspecting a swollen stomach was the result of pregnancy, a parasite, or food intolerance.

“It all started in December when I got back from Morocco.

I ended up with lot of fluid in my stomach, it started off as feeling bloated and not being able to eat, which got worse and worse,” she told the Moorabool News.

“I saw about seven doctors that kept turning me away, and just did pregnancy tests, not really listening to the story. When I did finally get diagnosed, I ended up having Stage 3 ovarian cancer … from there they drained the fluid, and I had 11 litres of fluid in my stomach.

“It pushed all my organs up … it took a long time to get diagnosed, but once I got diagnosed, it all happened very quickly, I had surgery on the 24th of January and started chemo in March.”

Six rounds of chemo and 18 rounds of Avastin – a treatment which prevents new blood vessels growing, including those which feed tumours – Ms Hamm had the cancer surgically removed and a long road to recovery began.

Today, Ms Hamm is cancer-free – despite a 95 per cent chance of her type of cancer re-occurring “within weeks, if not months”, it hasn’t come back – and thanks to her

sister, she and husband Stephen have a beautiful baby boy, Paddy.

“He came from a donor egg from my sister … during surgery my ovaries were removed, so Sam donated her eggs to make embryos and that’s where Paddy came from,” she said.

“He was born last May. We did that through IVF in Ballarat … life five years from my diagnosis on is really good, having Paddy ... I feel like you don’t take life for granted, you’re more resilient, you pick up on the good a lot more and not stress about the bad. You take every moment as it comes.”

Her new perspective on life includes a focus on health – she no longer drinks alcohol, eats a plant-based diet, and has done four triathlons following her recovery from ovarian cancer.

In her latest triathlon which took place in February, Ms Hamm even made a podium finish.

“The Barwon Heads Triathlon, which we kind of do every year with Dad, a brother-in-law, and my sister…I ended up coming third in my category, I was pretty happy with that. It was fun…we’re signing up for another one in Noosa in October, that should be good,” she said.

“I definitely started taking my health very seriously after being diagnosed with cancer…especially after having Paddy, the thought of cancer re-occurring is a bit scarier now than before I had him.”

Ashlee Hamm has also shared her story on podcast ‘The Innerview’, which can be listened to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Ashlee Hamm, now cancer free, with her son Paddy, after completing a triathlon recently, placing third. Photo Ashlee Hamm

Budget reduces road funding

By Lachlan Ellis The Federal Budget has been released, and as with most Budgets, there are benefits for Moorabool, and areas where we may miss out.

The last few years have seen an ambitious campaign from Council, seeking Federal and State Government funding for a range of projects and programs, and this year is no exception.

Moorabool Shire Mayor, Cr Tom Sullivan, told the Moorabool News Council has several applications currently before the Federal Government for consideration, which they hope will be successful.

“These include funding for the sports precinct in Bacchus Marsh through the Regional Infrastructure Fund 2021, and for the upgrade of the Bacchus Marsh-Balliang Road Upgrade Project as part of the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program,” he said.

“The $812 million over five years provided for expanding digital mobile coverage in regional Australia is also most welcome, as this is much needed for Moorabool Shire. The $500 million extension of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program will assist councils to build more libraries,

sporting facilities and footpaths, and deliver important road upgrades to improve safety.”

However, Cr Sullivan said Council was disappointed by a lack of Federal funding for disaster prevention, and a decrease in funding for roads.

“We would have liked to have seen some budget support for disaster prevention, as this could potentially cost our communities more as we face the likely event of frequent and severe natural disasters in the future,” Cr Sullivan said.

“While it is pleasing to see the amount of funding available for the bridges program has increased by $42 million, it is concerning that the total amount of Roads to Recovery Program and Black Spot Program funding are each down $8 million from the current allocations.”

Cr Sullivan said like many councils, improving roads and connectivity is a major focus, and they rely on external funding to help achieve these improvements.

Labor MP for Ballarat, Catherine King, said the Budget was “disappointing” for the region, and the Federal Government was “once again…picking winners and losers across regional Australia”.

“It’s been a long time since the Morrison-

Joyce Government invested in any infrastructure priorities in our region, whether that be further upgrading the Western Highway or sports and recreational facilities across our communities,” she said.

“Nothing in this Budget makes up for a decade of attacks on wages, job security and Medicare. Even these billions of dollars sprayed around on the eve of an election won’t go near topping-up the $3,600 typical Australian families are already out of pocket because of skyrocketing costs of living.”

Ms King said she was particularly disappointed to see that the government has identified four regions across the country to share in $7.1 billion, but “have not included any parts of Victoria, South Australia or Tasmania.”

Liberal Senator for Victoria, Sarah Henderson, said the Budget would “deliver for all Australians”, with both measures to reduce the cost of living, and an increase in government investment.

“The Budget demonstrates the Morrison Government’s clear plan to create more and better paying jobs with big investments in skills, small business, infrastructure and our regions, to push unemployment to a 50-year low. The Budget also guarantees the essential

services like health, education, aged care, and the NDIS, and provides a major boost to our defence and national security,” she said.

“With a cut to the fuel excise, more tax relief, a $250 payment for 6 million Australians including pensioners and cheaper medicines, the Budget is delivering very substantial cost of living relief so that more money stays in the pockets of Australians.

“A 1.3 billion investment for improved telecommunications in the regions including enhanced mobile connectivity is a game changer,” Ms Henderson said.

The Federal Budget 2022-23 can be viewed at www.budget.gov.au.

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Students support diversity

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By Lachlan Ellis Students in Gordon have chipped in to support a cause empowering migrant (L-R) Jaxon dressed up as Alexander the women, complementing Harmony Week Great, representing his Macedonian/Greek celebrations. culture and Charlee wanted to surprise her A range of ideas on how to celebrate Granny with an Irish theme. Photo Ally Munari Gordon PS students supported Harmony Day. Photo – Gordon PS Harmony Week was brainstormed by students at Gordon Primary School, with a dress up day on Friday 25 March emerging as the clear winner.

Proceeds from the day will be donated to Ballarat’s A Pot of Courage Café, which began in 2018 as a forum for migrant women to share stories and experiences, with the difficulty of gaining employment arising as a major issue.

Today, A Pot of Courage is a not-for-profit social enterprise that runs workshops, such as cooking classes and team building exercises, alongside regular café and catering operations.

Grade 6 teacher at Gordon Primary, Hollie Searl, explained how the dress up day ran, and how important the cause is.

“As Harmony Week is all about celebrating diversity and multiculturalism, we decided to ask the students to dress up in cultural clothing. We looked at the ‘did you know facts’ from the Harmony Week site, and used this as a platform to encourage students to find out their background, and celebrate different cultures within and outside of our community. We had students dress up from all over the world; Russia, Germany, Italy, Estonia, Ukraine, Mexico, USA, Indonesia, and the list goes on,” Ms Searl told the Moorabool News.

“To be honest, A Pot of Courage is a cause close to me, so I may have instigated that one. I have worked with Shiree Pilkington (the co-founder) in the past, and really love the way it came about – literally from a group of women celebrating their food and understanding that migrating to Australia, without the language, poses such a problem for many to live here safely and comfortably.”

AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC PLAN Employment’s up, so we’re taking the next step.

There are now 260,000 more people in work than before COVID. And Australia performed better than major advanced economies through the pandemic. That’s why we’re taking the next step.

To find out more, visit economicplan.gov.au

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Gordon Primary’s Junior School Council Leaders, Caitlin and James, said the day was a fun way to celebrate the many cultures present in Australia.

“We got to see how everyone interpreted Harmony Day, one kid dressed up in a complete princess dress, representing England. I don’t think anyone in the whole school dressed the same as anyone else. I feel like we have helped a lot of people and making others feel good for something that was fun for us,” Caitlin said.

“The day was terrific, it was great to see everyone in what they wore. We are all different and we all know different things.

It’s really good to help people, people who have come from all over the world (the women at A Pot of Courage),” James added.

Prizes were awarded for the best dressed students, and a drawing competition was also held.

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Over an hour wait for ambulance

By Helen Tatchell An elderly man in his 90s has waited over an hour for ambulance to arrive, after falling in a confined space.

Emergency services were called to a Ballan residential property on Tuesday 22 March at 5.16pm, with the local fire brigade attending and finding the man on the floor in a locked toilet.

A spokesperson said the man had fallen and the door did not open outwards.

“We had to take the door off at the hinges and monitored the patient until the ambulance arrived, as he was known to have a previous back injury.”

It is alleged the ambulance arrived at 6.30pm, one hour and 14 minutes after the call was made, and came from Bacchus Marsh, despite there being a 24-hour ambulance station at Ballan, only blocks away from the scene.

Ambulance Victoria would not provide the Moorabool News with an explanation for the delay or, why the paramedics were not dispatched from Ballan.

The Moorabool News did receive a brief comment from an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson.

“Ambulance Victoria has discussed our response with patient’s family and, in accordance with their wishes, will not provide any comment on this case.”

It was not made clear if AV were experiencing paramedic shortages due to COVID.

Vouchers for active kids If your child loves being active, and your family has a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, you may be eligible for up to $200 to go towards your child’s sport.

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program offers eligible kids up to $200 to cover membership and registration costs, and also reimburses fees already paid for those eligible.

To apply, a child must be 18 or younger, living in Victoria, and one of the following: named on an Australian Health Care Card, named on an Australian Pensioner Concession Card, residing in Victorian Care Services, the child of a parent or guardian who holds a temporary or provisional visa or have their own, the child of a parent or guardian who holds an international student visa or have their own, or an undocumented migrant.

You can apply for vouchers for more than one eligible child. Successful applicants will receive their child’s voucher by email, for use at the chosen sport or activity provider.

Applications for a Get Active Kids voucher opened on March 21. For more information and to apply, visit www.getactive.vic.gov.au/ vouchers.

Community Newsletter Autumn 2022 2021 Autumn

Our Advocacy Success

Thank you for D E D N NDED U F FUhelping us shape our Ballan Library and Community Hub Community Vision! Bald Hill 1000+ Steps Read more about this project on page 3.

Coming up to the Federal and State elections, Council has successfully advocated for funds for important projects throughout the Shire … and there’s more in the pipeline.

See page 3 for details.

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Welcome to the autumn edition of Moorabool Matters. This edition is jam-packed with information and opportunities for people to have their sayDev about various projects and proposals throughout the Community Economic Development Eco Shire.

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Are you a Moorabool Shire-based business? www.growwest.com.au. on page 10. It’s also very encouraging to see our customer service running to help businesses and the community through the Asshopfront, we continue to navigate our way through theor COVID-19 Whether you have a factory, or farm, are large, medium small, Council has launched its 2022 Tourism Grants Program. and social services, such as Maternal and Child Health and Active COVID-19 pandemic are: pandemic, weyour are very pleasedbusiness!) with the work thaton has been done you can adver�se your jobs (and Shire-based for free

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Grants of up to $3000 are available for Shire based tourism events.

Ageing, getting to our normal face-to-face assistance.

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The Moorabool ShireVictoria Council Tourism Events Grants Program is designed February and March, CouncilTourism conducted on page 10. It’s also very encouraging to see our customer service •During Reigniting tourism through Industry this continues!

Brought to you by Council’s Economic Development team, there are already the planning deliverya of tourism events, with a focus on community consultations whichand included survey, quick and social services, such as Maternal and Child Health and Activeto support over 200 local businesses on the site, promo�ng their goods and services, Council membership, and early groundwork has been signifi cantly increasing both visita� on and visitor expenditure to Moorabool Ageing, getting back to normal face-to-face assistance. question We all hope postcard,a stakeholder sessions and workshops.

Visitor Economy Strategy, and helping locals discover local jobs. Council is also regularly running spenddone to develop Shire.

Finally, I’d like to thank my fellow Councillors for voting me to serve this continues!

• Communicating the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse local campaigns promo�ng Moorabool Localised, so make sure your business TheStrengthening Tourism Events Grants are offeredto as oneJones applica�on round with a total as Mayor for this one-year term.

I’m about five months in and listings General Manager Sally digital for local tourist organisations leverage and your local jobs are there to be found! moorabool.localised.com.au Community Finally, I’d like to thank my fellow Councillors for votingsaid me to serve pooladvertising of $12,400 available, or up $3000 maximum digital 2020/21 had been opportunities, challenging andtohad impacted onper successful applicant. enjoying the it: opportunities and challenges that come withfree leading How to go about as Mayor for this one-year term. I’m about five months• in and To be considered, applica� must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Launching the pop parklet trialons to support outdoor health andup wellbeing.

1.this If you are already listedIon Moorabool Localised - simplyonlogin and add people’s Council has Shire. completed community consultation growing look forward toand continuing Council enjoying the opportunities challengesitsto thatrepresent come with leading the program guidelines, as well as have read the assessment criteria before dining, and, your job.

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I look forward to continuing to represent Council as Mayor and advocating for this great region. applying.

Applica� ons open 28 March 2022, and A suite of Business webinars covering resilience and close 18 April 2022.

2. If you arefor notthe listed on four Moorabool Localised - go to to ‘Add Business’, and •“Health issues including family violence, food insecurity, a plan next years that willfor aim reduce as Mayor and advocating this great region.

For more informa� on, visitmore moorabool.me/TourismEvents2022 once your business lis�ng is approved you’ll be able to add local jobs. and business adaptation studies to better deal in with mental health arecase emerging strongly therisk, barriers to preventative health measures, and empower can also simply adver�se your Shire business even if you don’t havedata CrYouTom Sullivan, recovery, andinhygiene, innovation, and grant we aresafety seeing Victoria digital and locally,” Ms Jones said.

Crcommunities Tom Sullivan, to make positive decisions individuals and jobs available. writing.

Mayor Mayor about their health.

Detailed consultation will help inform Health and Wellbeing Plan

“Council has the ability to support a number of actions, but it is through a COUNCIL broader community focus and working CONTACT DETAILS COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS Principal Office: Stead Street, Ballan with other organisations that we are15 able to achieve a Principal Office:Centre: 15 Stead Street, Ballan Bacchus Marsh Service 182 Halletts Way, Darley greater impact.

Lerderderg Library: 215 Main Street, Bacchus182 Marsh Bacchus Marsh Service Centre: Halletts Way, Da Postal Address: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 “We are currently lookingLerderderg at the data, and survey215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Library: (03) 5366 7100 responses, as we progress into the next stage Postal Address: POofBox 18, Ballan VIC 3342 info@moorabool.vic.gov.au workshops with our Health and Wellbeing Committee www.moorabool.vic.gov.au (03) 5366 7100

and other stakeholders. We will be identifying health ininfo@moorabool.vic.gov.au touch opportunities with us through outcomes we can Keep work towards, to our digital channels! www.moorabool.vic.gov.au strengthen existing activities and actions, gaps and opportunities, and ways that we can work together Keep in to touch with usand through our digital with stakeholders and partners improve health As well as our Website, LinkedIn, wellbeing within our community.”

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Helping Moorabool Council is pleased to share that Stagethrive 1 of the Moorabool Moorabool Regional Community Sports Hub

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Moorabool – we’recompleted stepping it prior up! to June 2021. The following features are You’ll no�ce a lot ofalready construc� on ac�vity throughout the Shire over the next 12 completed: months as we start delivering some very exci�ng projects for our communi�es.

• Bulk earthworks In the lead up to Federal•and elec�ons this year, Council has been advoca�ng A State new BMX track strongly for infrastructure and services for the Shire, and it’s paying off!

• A multipurpose oval/field We have recently received for: • funding A new equestrian cross-country course • Bald Hill 1000+ Steps project • The establishment of dressage arenas • Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recrea�on Reserve Stage 2 works • A new sports pavilion • Ballan Library and Community Hub • New cricket practice nets • Ballan Recrea�on Reserve • Darley Park Pavilion • A new playground • Funding for essen�al services to Parwan Employment Precinct Pre-planning for Stage 2 andin3our is currently in sec� progress You can read more about these projects in detail Moorabuild on. with construction subject to funding.

This is millions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure being built right here, and there is more to come. Our Advocacy Prospectus “Helping Moorabool Thrive” has been developed and adopted and sent to poli�cians and departments at both federal and State departments, to a�ract more funding and services in the Shire. Some of the priority projects include an indoor pool at the Taverner St, Bacchus Marsh site and sewering Bungaree and Wallace.

Some of the smaller projects we’re con�nuing to advocate for include: • Lal Lal township improvements • Mt Egerton Main St footpath • Bacchus Marsh Splash Park • Blackwood Recrea�on Reserve pavilion kitchen upgrade • McLeans Reserve, Ballan upgrade • Paddock Creeks Reserve, Gordon walking trail connec�on • Elaine Recrea�on Reserve cricket nets • Blackwood Recrea�on Reserve cricket nets • Solar installa�on at Egans Reserve, Greendale To read our en�re prospectus and see what we have in the pipeline for Moorabool (both big and small projects) go to moorabool.vic.gov.au/advocacy

Ballan Recreation Reserve

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Upgrades to Ballan Netball and Tennis Courts including the installation of 100Lux LED lights have been completed.

Further upgrades to Ballan Recreation Reserve are currently in the planning stage.

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Located on Taverner Street, the planned Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) will include: Calling all Shire busin • 4-court indoor sports stadium • Indoor aquatic centre • Regional bowls facility

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Council is seeking to partner with the State and Federal Governments to make this game-changing sports and recreation precinct a reality.

Building for the future

It’s been a huge couple of months for works in Moorabool – both big and small projects. Here are some of the highlights so far this year, with plenty more construc�on to come: The Bacchus MarshAqualink 1000+ at Bald Hill Old Geelong Road, Ballan Stage 1 at Bald Hill is almost complete! The stair climb will not only service Our team have been working on Old Geelong Road, Ballan (between the rail Council is excited to receive announcements from the Federal West MaddingleyRoad).

Early Years Hub the local community of Moorabool Shire but will also a�ract visitors from crossing and Geelong-Ballan and State Governments confirming funding for strategic cycle Melbourne and regional Victoria. involved a road rehabilita�on, reconstruc� on,Years The proposed development of pavement West Maddingley Early corridor upgrades, including the Aqualink Two Rivers LinearThe project Later this year, the exis�ng walking trail on Bald Hill will also be u�lised to widening and of the road and intersec� sealing, asphal�ng,inclusive line-marking Community Hub willons, provide integrated, and Park. The Aqualink project has been a long-term strategic create a place for exercise, recrea�on, as well as art spaces. and drainage works.

Pictured shows the improvements. collaborative integrated early years services. It will offer vision for Moorabool Shire Council and the local community.

Find out more: moorabool.vic.gov.au/baldhill

Aqualink will connect the Lederderg River and Werribee River corridors with a 4.5-kilometre shared path.

access to high quality health, education, care and children and family services. Council is currently advocating for funding to turn these plans into a reality.

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7. You will receive your Accessible Parking Permit in the post or if you have opted to collect your permit from one of our Customer Service Centres – you will be notified via SMS when your permit is ready for collection.

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The old pavilion is gone and $4.1 million Darley Park Community and Sports All existing disability permits remain valid until their expiry Council has transitioned the step: new works Accessible Parking Centre project is underway.toNext to start on thePermit new $3.2 date and permit holders are not required to do anything until (APP) with 79been othermade Victorian Councils. millionscheme pavilion.along The project’s possible by funding from Council it’s time to renew their existing permit. ($1.1 million), the State Government ($2.5 million) and the Darley Football/ Netball Club. ($481,000).

The new scheme means#Moorabuild that if you require a new permit, or For more information, contact Council’s Community Safety need to renew or replace your existing permit, you will need For more details, visit moorabool.vic.gov.au/darleypark

to apply using the new application process.

In line with the new Accessible Parking Permit Scheme, Council has removed its $11 application fee, making it even more affordable for residents.

How to apply

1. Start your self-assessment online application by visiting www.accessibleparking.vic.gov.au ntre (MARC) 2. You will then receive your application reference number via SMS Moorabool Aquatic 3. Book an appointment with your GP or Occupational de: Therapist 4. Provide your application reference number to your GP or Occupational Therapist 5. Your GP or Occupational Therapist will complete the online medical assessment ate and6.Federal You will receive a SMS advising that your application has ng sports and approved been Environmentally friendlier op�ons

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Community tree planting day Council is excited to partner with Grow West to create a biolink with 4,000 trees!

Council’s annual unsealed road grading schedule is in line with our Road which to date is being at 100% compliance.

The GrowManagement West AnnualPlan, Community Planting Daymaintained is on World The schedule has our crews opera�ng in four zones within the shire Environment Day (Saturday 5 June 2021) at Kel Shields Flora boundaries throughout the year. Roads across our Shire are scheduled in Reserve, order Bacchus Marsh St, Maddingley. of priority based off a number of reasons, this includes the amount of traffic the road handles each day and the geography of the road.

The day will run a bit differently to previous years, with Want to find out when your road is scheduled to be graded? volunteers beingthe split into ainmorning session (9.30am Search address our interac� ve map here: 12noon) moorabool.vic.gov.au/graded-roads and an afternoon session (1.30pm - 4pm). Volunteers can selectCheck theirout preference when registering.

For moreprojects happening across the map of upcoming gravel re-sheet information and roads. to register for the planting day visit Gordon This year, we’re pleased to con�nue using innova�ve and environmentallywww.growwest.com.au. friendlier op�ons in our road maintenance projects. By reusing the rubber from end-of-life tyres, Crumb rubber provides a more durable and longer las�ng road surfacing. It also keeps old tyres out of landfill, reducing waste! This financial year, we are forecast to use over 34 tons of crumb During February and March, Council conducted community consultations which included a survey, quick rubber in road projects across Moorabool Shire! question postcard, stakeholder sessions and workshops.

Addi�onally, we recently completed works on Sta�on St, Maddingley.

For this project, we chose to use an asphalt product called Reconophalt due to it’s environmental benefits! Check out the amount of products re-usedCommunity in Strengthening General Manager Sally Jones this project (which otherwise would have gone to landfill): said 2020/21 had been challenging and had impacted on • Re-used Plas� = 439,564 people’s health and wellbeing.

Council hasc Bags completed community consultation on its • Toner = 10,022 from used printer cartridges Municipal Public Health Plan and is putting together • Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) = 124.1 tonnes “Health issues including family violence, food insecurity,

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a plan for the next four years that will aim to reduce barriers to preventative health measures, and empower individuals ddingley Early Years and communities to make positive decisions about ated, inclusive andtheir health.

ices. It will offer care and children advocating for .

and mental health are emerging more strongly in the Aqualink data we are seeing in Victoria and locally,” Ms Jones said.

Our Aqualink project is coming along really well. Footpath construc�on and crossing has completed on the Aqualink project and it’s looking “Council road has the ability tobeen support a number of actions, fantas�c.a The solar community ligh�ng design is progressing with installa�on scheduled but it is through broader focus and working very soon. with other organisations that we are able to achieve a Fencing works have begun, as have works at Maddingley Park, which will greater impact. involve resurfacing the exis�ng path.

“We are currently looking at the data, and survey responses, as we progress into the next stage of workshops with our Health and Wellbeing Committee and other stakeholders. We will be identifying health outcomes we can work towards, opportunities to strengthen existing activities and actions, gaps and opportunities, and ways that we can work together with stakeholders and partners to improve health and wellbeing within our community.”

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Council is pleased to share that Stage 1 of the Moorabool Regional Community Sports Hub is anticipated to be completed prior to June 2021. The following features are already completed:

Upgrades to Ballan Netball and Tennis Courts including the installation of 100Lux LED lights have been completed.

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Council is excited to receive announcements from the Federal and State Governments confirming for strategic cycle DARLEYfunding KINDERGARTEN corridor upgrades, including the Aqualink Two Rivers Linear Park. The Aqualink project has beenEarly a long-term strategic Darley Years Hub vision for Moorabool Shire 182 Council and the local community.

Halletts Way Aqualink will connect the Lederderg River and Werribee River Darley 3340 corridors with a 4.5-kilometre path.

03 shared 5367 8605 BALLAN KINDERGARTEN enrolments@ecms.org.au www.ecms.org.au 88 Simpson St Ballan 3342 03 5368 1228 WALLACE & DISTRICT admin@ecka.org.au KINDERGARTEN www.ecka.org.au 739 Bungaree-Wallace Rd Wallace 3352 03 5334 0268 admin@ecka.org.au Have your say here: www.ecka.org.au www.moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/aqualink

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To enrol or for more 176 collaborative Gisborne Rdintegrated early years services. It will offer contact access to high quality health,information education, please care and children Darley 3340 the services directly. and family 03 5367 7706 services. Council is currently advocating for funding to turn these plans into a reality. bacchusmarsh.els@vt.uniting.org https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au

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The documents will soon also be available in hard copies at Council Offices and libraries.

businesses with increased outdoor dining opportuni�es as COVID-19.

To ini�ate the trial, Council’s Economic Development team the Shire’s hospitality venues to submit expressions of inte Storm recovery informa�on pop-up parklet trial, a�er receiving State Government fun Community Storm Update Works ini�a�ve. Council received three responses, and all three s A Council Emergency Recovery Number has been ac�vated. The 7. YouPlease will receive youraccepted Accessiblefollowing Parking Permit in assessment the post careful in line with the Shir community can call 03 5366 1323 to talk to a Recovery Officer. or if you have opted toguidelines. collect yourThe permit from one ofofour Department Transport (DoT) had also ap use this number if you need to speak to a staff member rela�ng to issues ourts including Customer Service Centres – you will be notified via SMS when Council’s event permit to enable parklets on DoT managed on your property. e been completed. your permit is ready for A collection. fourth trial parklet was installed in front of a local park t eserve are currently Any other enquiries or requests for trees over roads that are s�ll falling ly provide more public outdoor dining opportuni�es.

All existing disability permits remain valid until their expiry or have not been cleared for ini�al access please phone 5366 7100 to Council has transitioned to the new Accessible Parking Permit date andNot permit holders are required toatdothe anything untilall debris or green report to our teams to a�end.

Eligiblescheme Moorabool residents severe and las� ng damage to their a single piece of �not mber is wasted facility, with (APP) along with 79with other Victorian Councils.

Council appreciates the support and feedback from the tri

Accessible parking Free fence posts help 98-year-old Korweinguboora permits farmer on his recovery journey

renew their existing waste turned into either permit. fence posts, firewood, mulch, tree stakes, sawdust proper�es following the June storm were iden�fied by the Storm Recoveryit’s time to The next Pop Up Community Hubs will be held on: hosts – Fossils Espresso, Zest Café, and Fabulous Flower Co and even materials for fish habitats.

Teamnew last scheme year and means invited to take part require in the program receiveorup to 1km The that if you a new to permit, feedback provided by the community via the recent H For more information, the contact Council’s Community Safety worth to of renew fence posts. need or replace your existing permit, you will need Thomas Hedges is 98 years old and lives on a 100-acre farm in

WEDNESDAY 7 July process. THURSDAY 8 July to application Theapply fenceusing posts the andnew droppers are made from wind-blown �mber that was 10am – 3pm

Team on 5366 7100.

10am – 3pm collected by Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) during their residen�al storm

Korweinguboora. He and his son Douglas run the farm but have not been Council is reviewing trial feedback, with a view to consider able to keep ca�le or grow crops since the June 2021 storm.

opportuni�es for on-street dining, and use of parklet infra In line with the new Parking Permit Scheme, clean-up program.

TheAccessible collected storm debris was then turned into usable “I got up in the morning and I looked at that big tree that’s over in the Council has removed its $11 application fee, making it even fence materials at Macedon Ranges Shire’s green waste site in Romsey. paddock there. It’s 10 foot deep and 20 feet across and we’d o�en thought Please visit www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/emergencies/storm-emergency more affordable for residents. we’d have to take it out one day, but there’s not a bulldozer ever made that for latest update.

How to apply

1. Start your self-assessment online application by visiting www.accessibleparking.vic.gov.au ntre (MARC) 2. You will then receive your application reference number via SMS Moorabool Aquatic 3. Book an appointment with your GP or Occupational de: Therapist 4. Provide your application reference number to your GP or Occupational Therapist 5. Your GP or Occupational Therapist will complete the online medical assessment ate and6.Federal You will receive a SMS advising that your application has ng sportsbeen and approved

Detailed consultation will help inform Health and Wellbeing Plan

Council has completed community consultation on its Municipal Public Health Plan and is putting together a plan for the next four years that will aim to reduce barriers to preventative health measures, and empower Douglas and Thomas Hedges individuals and communities to make positive decisions ddingley Early Years about ated, inclusive andtheir health.

ices. It will offer care and children advocating for .

Community tree planting day COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

could’ve pushed it out, it’s that big,” Douglas said.

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Principal Office: 15 Stead Street, Ballan

“I thought, no it couldn’t be down.

You wouldn’t believe a storm would’ve Bacchus Marsh Service Centre: 182 Halletts Way, Darley As well as our Website, LinkedIn, Lerderderg Library: 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Facebook, Twitter and Instagram taken it down.”

Council is excited to partner Grow West to create a accounts, you can subscribe to Postalwith Address: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 our e-newsletter at this link (03) 5366 7100 The4,000 Hedges’ received their delivery of free fence posts in early March. biolink with trees! http://eepurl.com/gZL9fz or use info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

the QR code below, to have all

the latest Council news delivered “They’re good and they’re sawn posts, we weren’t expec�ng that,” said www.moorabool.vic.gov.au straight to your inbox.

The GrowDouglas.

West Annual Community Planting Day is on World

Environment Day (Saturday 5 June 2021) at Kel Shields Flora Thomas need about three �mes the amount of fence posts Reserve, Douglas Bacchusand Marsh St, Maddingley. provided but are very pleased that they now have a good start.

The day will runtrees a bithad differently withall the way around the Fallen fla�enedto theprevious Hedges’ years, fence lines property, and itinto wasaamorning slow andsession steady task for Douglas to remove them, one volunteers being split (9.30am �me.

12noon) tree and at anaafternoon session (1.30pm - 4pm). Volunteers can select“From theirthe preference registering. more bo�om ofwhen the property right For to the very top, fla�ened the whole information register visit way.and I’m to talking trees,for onthe topplanting of trees, day on top of trees,” he said. www.growwest.com.au.

Thomas has lived on his Korweinguboora farm for 66 years and has never seen a storm like the one Moorabool experienced in June 2021.

“Normal and storms will blow treesconducted over, but this li�ed them out of the ground.

During February March, Council Andconsultations it stacked them.

I’ve never seenaanything like that,” Thomas said. community which included survey, quick question It’s postcard, stakeholder andit’s workshops. been a long recovery sessions journey and far from over, but the Hedges’ are looking forward to ge�ng ca�le back in their paddocks.

Community Strengthening General Manager Sally Jones “We can’t use the farm as a farm, for ca�le since last June. Or for crops said 2020/21 had been challenging and had impacted on because of the kangaroos un�l I get those fences back up,” Douglas said. people’s health and wellbeing.

“Every paddock has areas fla�ened with the trees, there wasn’t one area or paddock that youfamily could do anything withinsecurity, – have stock in or anything.

“Health issues including violence, food Wehealth had to are shutemerging everythingmore down,strongly stop everything, and mental in the get rid of everything,“ Thomas said. data we are seeing in Victoria and locally,” Ms Jones said.

“Council has the ability to support a number of actions, but it is through a broader community focus and working with other organisations that we are able to achieve a greater impact.

Free firewood for vulnerable residents concludes

“We are currently looking at thank the data, “I just wanted to say you and very survey much for the wood and also how lovely Approximately 30 cubic metres of free firewood was delivered to vulnerable responses, as we progress into the next stage of came and stacked were.” – Ballan the driver and two beau� ful families that residents across the Shire recently. workshops with our Health and Wellbeing Committee resident. and other stakeholders.

We will be identifying health A silver lining following major weather events in the area, storm debris was Another Ballan resident, Noon, said outcomes we can work towards,Graham opportunities to he and his wife were grateful for processed into firewood to service 19 vulnerable households. the Council ini� a� ve – “it’s just terrifi c!”. strengthen existing activities and actions, gaps and opportunities, and ways that1st weBallan can work Volunteers from the Scoutstogether Group assisted in stacking the firewood These vulnerable residents were iden�fied by the Storm Recovery Team in late with stakeholders and partners improve health and as six and seven helped to at each property.

Scouts,to Cubs and Joeys as young 2021 and were delighted to receive their free firewood recently. wellbeingmove within our community.” the firewood deliveries into resident’s woodsheds.

This firewood was allocated specifically for residents in need, as opposed “We weren’t expec�ng the Scouts at all! My neighbour next door said – to the firewood that was offered to the general public via a “first come first the Scouts are coming tomorrow to move the wood! I was really pleasantly served” booking system last year. surprised,” said Graham.

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Community Community

HavetoYour A place hangSay: out Female Friendly Strategy

Grants recently applied for are:

A new place to chill Building Better Regions Fund

$7.5 million the Moorabool Aquaticonand Recreation Centre Studio 22 in Darley is back open and ready for local young people to come BYZ- Ballan Youth Zonefor is having its grand opening Wednesday April 20, indoor stadium and regional bowls facility. hang out in a safe place with qualified youth workers. Come chill out a�er 1pm-3pm located at Ballan Community House. Come join us for free guitar school and play video games, express yourself though art or come kick a lessons, art experiences, video games and much more! footy.

Ballan Youth Zone will then beFund open Wednesday evenings from 4pmGrowing Suburbs Open Term 1 on Tuesdays from 3:30pm-6pm, Term 2 Tuesdays and 6:30pm during school terms. $2 million for Regional Bowling Club Facility (for community Thursdays 3:30pm-6pm.

Female friendly sporting facilities and opportunities will be For more informa�on about Studio 22 or BYZ please contact accessible components of the facility); $3.5 million for aspects the focus of a consultation Council and Sport & Recreation youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au or call us on (03) 5366 7100 of the West Maddingley Early Years Hub (just announced as SUCCESSFUL).

Victoria are about to commence.

TUESDAY AFTERNOONS SCHOOL TERM & The Female Friendly SportDURING & Recreation Facilities SRV Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus 3:30PM 6:00PM Participation Strategy will help to provide a future direction to OPENING WEDNESDAY DARLEY CIVIC & COMMUNITY HUB 20 $3.5 APRIL 1PM -for 3PM million Stage 2 of Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and enable, facilitate, encourage and inspire women and girls to

STUDIO 22 get active.

182 HALLETTS WAY DARLEY

An integral part of the Strategy’s development will be hearing from the Moorabool community, particularly women and girls, who are currently participating in local sporting activities or want to but are not currently doing so.

“We are very keen to hear from women and girls to

CHILL OUT ZONE understand the types of activities they are currently participating FOR YOUNG in, as well as what motivates them to participate and what hinders them,” General Manager Community PEOPLE AGED Sally Jones said.

Strengthening 13-17!

A community survey and a series of focus group workshops VIDEOwill GAMES commence throughout May and June.

BOARD GAMES

More communication regarding the engagement period will distributed very shortly. We will also be seeking a number ART &be CRAFT of local ambassadors to help promote the Strategy and GUITARengage LESSONS as many people as possible in the process.

FREEFor FOOD further information contact Council’s Connected

Communities Team on 5366 7100.

For more information contact Moorabool Youth Services Email: youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au Phone: 5366 7100

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BALLAN

MECHANICS INSTITUTE RESERVE & BALLAN COMMUNITY HOUSE 143 INGLIS STREET BALLAN

Recreation Reserve, including AFL/cricket oval and lighting, 2 netball courts, 2 tennis courts, all-abilities playground and associated works.

SRV World Game

YOUTH $500k for Stage 2 soccer pitch delivery and lighting at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve.

SRV Community Sports Infrastructure Loan Scheme

$10 million for Stage 1 delivery of an indoor stadium for Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre.

SRV Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF)

ZONE

$2 million to finalise funding for an indoor stadium for Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre.

$150k to deliver a combination of hard court netball surface upgrades across the Shire. *NEW* CHILL OUT ZONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE $25k for goal netting at Ballan Recreation Reserve.

AGED 13-17!

GAMES! BOARD GAMES! ART & CRAFT! “WeVIDEO can’t build these projects without support from other GUITAR LESSONS! FREE FOOD! levels of government and external funding.

For more information contact Moorabool Youth Services Email: youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au The process is extremely competitive across all local Phone: 5366 7100 government areas, so we have to be realistic about what

we will receive in funding. No matter what the outcome of these grants, we will continue to advocate to other levels of government to fund these important projects,” Mr Madden said.

Grant applications to advance sports Explore our infrastructure in library services Technology Assistance Home Library Service Justice of the Peace Shire

Weekly one-on-one sessions to assist you in Moorabool Libraries offers a free delivery service building your online skills. Learn at your own pace: for residents within the Shire who are unable Council is eagerly waiting on the results of nine sports and how to access the internet, make video calls or set to visit the library or who do not have access to recreation and community grant applications totalling just up your device. Bring your own device or borrow reasonable transport, delivering library materials over $29 million, made in the past few months. one from the library. to your home on a regular basis. Eligibility condi�ons apply.

Every Wednesday 9am-12noon, “We have a huge focus on improving sports and recreation Lerderderg on on these programs contact facilitiesLibrary in Moorabool as we striveFor tomore caterinforma� for our growing Moorabool Libraries on 5366 7100 and select population,” CEO Derek Madden said. op�on #5.

A registered Jus�ce of the Peace is available to cer�fy documents, witness statutory declara�ons, affidavits, enduring powers of a�orney or signatures.

Every Wednesday 10am-12noon, Lerderderg Library.

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CENTRAL WARD Cr Paul Tatchell Your YourCouncil Council Phone: 0407 108 025 Email: ptatchell@moorabool.vic.gov.au WEST MOORABOOL MOORABOOL WARD WARD WEST Cr Tom Tom Sullivan WEST MOORABOOL EAST MOORABOOL WARDWARD Cr Sullivan Mayor Cr Moira Berry Cr Tom Sullivan Mayor Phone: 0418 323 529 221 Phone: 0418 691 323 221 Mayor Email: mberry@moorabool.vic.gov.au tsullivan@moorabool.vic.gov.au Email: tsullivan@moorabool.vic.gov.au Phone: 0418 323 221

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EAST MOORABOOL WARD EAST MOORABOOL WARD Cr Tonia Dudzik EAST WARD Cr RodMOORABOOL Ward Deputy Mayor EAST MOORABOOL WARD Cr Tonia Dudzik Deputy Mayor Phone: 0407 014 489 Cr Rod Ward Phone: 0407 014 0417 478 489 139 Email: tdudzik@moorabool.vic.gov.au Deputy Mayor Email: tdudzik@moorabool.vic.gov.au rward@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Phone: 0417 478 139 Email: rward@moorabool.vic.gov.au

CENTRAL WARD EAST MOORABOOL WARD CENTRAL WARD Cr Paul Tatchell Cr David Edwards Paul Tatchell Phone: 0407 108 025 Your Council Phone: 0435 0407 326 108 370 025 Email: ptatchell@moorabool.vic.gov.au CENTRAL WARD Email: dedwards@moorabool.vic.gov.au ptatchell@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Cr Paul Tatchell Phone: 0407 108 025 EAST MOORABOOL WARD WEST MOORABOOL WARD Email: ptatchell@moorabool.vic.gov.au EAST MOORABOOL Moira BerryWARDWARD WOODLANDS Cr Tom Sullivan Cr Moira Berry Phone: 0418 Ally Munari691 529 Mayor 0418 116 691 529 Email: mberry@moorabool.vic.gov.au Phone: 0428 323 001 221 mberry@moorabool.vic.gov.au Email: amunari@moorabool.vic.gov.au tsullivan@moorabool.vic.gov.au EAST MOORABOOL WARD

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The Moorabool News – 29 March, 2022 Page 13

Vandalised and out of tune

By Lachlan Ellis A piano arranged by Moorabool Shire Council for free public use over summer has sadly been vandalised, with the culprit unknown.

Situated at the Eddie Toole Reserve, Bacchus Marsh, the piano is one of two set up by Council under the ‘Pop-Up Pianos’ project, with the other located at A.A. McLean Reserve Ballan.

Both pianos were sourced from the community, and were painted by local artists with beautiful, eyecatching designs.

However, photos of the pop-up piano at Eddie Toole Reserve were posted on social media on 19 March, showing a panel smashed off the piano.

A Council spokesperson said it was disappointing to

see the piano vandalised, but it was due to be removed anyway.

“The piano was due to be decommissioned, as rain had made it unplayable. Our arts team has arranged for it to be removed,” Council’s spokesperson told the Moorabool News.

“The piece was always planned to be ephemeral for use over the summer months, or as long as it lasted. It lasted well, and was a shame it was vandalised but was due to be removed anyway.”

The pop-up pianos were set up last December, and are due to be removed at the end of March from both locations.

The community piano had the top panel ripped off in a vandalism attack. Photo - Diana Warner

Vandalised AUSTRALIA’Sand ECONOMIC PLAN out of tune

Crime drops in Moorabool

The latest figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) are out and according to those statistics, crime has dropped, not just in Moorabool but across the state.

The CSA’s data for the 12 months to the end of December 2021 shows that there were 477,999 criminal offences recorded in Victoria in 2021, representing a decrease of 12.8 per cent, or 70,087 offences, from 2020.

The total marks the lowest number of criminal offences in a calendar year in Victoria since 2014, with robberies also at their lowest since 2014.

Burglaries/break and enters, were at their lowest in Victoria since the Law Enforcement Assistance Program was introduced in 1993, at 21,277 homes broken into.

Moorabool saw an even sharper decline in crime proportionally speaking, with 1,617 offences in 2021 compared to 2,048 in 2020 - a decrease of 21 per cent.

“While the highly unique environment in Victoria last year clearly contributed to the overall decrease in crime, it was incredibly positive to see a reduction in serious offences which impact the community such as home burglaries, robberies and car thefts,” Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations, Rick Nugent, said.

“While each victim of crime is one person too many, we are pleased that last year we had the lowest number of victims in Victoria since 2010, with almost 14,500 fewer victims of crime than the year prior.”

The top five suburbs for crime in Moorabool remained the same as in 2020 – Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Maddingley, Ballan, and Gordon.

All five towns saw a decrease in crime – Bacchus Marsh experienced almost 300 less crimes, from 907 in 2020 to 608 in 2021.

However, incidents in Moorabool of stealing from a motor vehicle increased from 149 offences to 159, and breaching family violence orders increased from 108 offences to 113.

We’re taking the next step to keep our economy strong.

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Keeping taxes low, because money in your pocket eases the cost of living Infrastructure projects like Snowy Hydro 2.0 and the Inland Rail are creating jobs Skilling the workforce for the jobs of tomorrow Committing to making more goods in Australia to help secure our supply chain Delivering affordable and reliable energy to our homes and businesses Backing Australian businesses to modernise and innovate for our future

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“I hope the one in Ballan stays a bit longer. I have seen and heard some lovely sounds from it even in the last week.”

- Debbie Curwen-Walker “My boys are going to be shattered! They love giving it a go when we’re in the Main Street.”

- Cammy Julie Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra.

“I just don't understand why that would be something someone would do.”

- Jane Jenks

Close to $1.4 million has been provided for 117 projects across remote, rural and regional Australia, and Moorabool has been granted a piece of the pie.

Of the 117 projects given funding by the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR), 33 are in rural Victoria, sharing a total of $366,637 in grants.

Two projects in Moorabool will receive funding under the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program – the first, in Dunnstown, will see $4,640 supplied for back-up batteries, boosting the area’s disaster preparedness.

Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan said the funding would be vital to boost preparedness for future disasters, after last year’s devastating storms.

“We’ve had a few incidents in the past 12 months, where the first thing that happens is, telecommunications go out. Even getting updates and advice on what’s happening when the power goes out is impossible – that was quite evident during the storms in Blackwood, Greendale, Korweinguboora, and Barkstead last year,” Cr Sullivan told the Moorabool News.

“This funding will allow the local community to become more resilient...I think resilience is something we’re going to have to get good at going forward. Disaster readiness and those issues have been really elevated to government… if there’s any opportunity to put in funding for it, Council would be more than willing to promote that.”

While the damage storms cause is inevitable, Cr Sullivan said, it’s the “lack of knowing what’s happening” and being unable to connect with family and neighbours that projects such as the back-up batteries can remedy.

The second Moorabool recipient was Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services, which runs the Melton and Moorabool TAC L2P Program.

Acting L2P Project Officer at Djerriwarrh, Debra Milvain, said the program was vital for young drivers, and the $10,000 in funding would help the program continue to grow.

“The TAC L2P Program assists young learner drivers aged 16-20 years, who are without appropriate family support

to achieve their necessary 120 hours of supervised driving experience. The Moorabool L2P Program provides a muchneeded pathway to a licence and independence for our young people,” Ms Milvain said.

“A fully fuelled car is provided as part of the program and at present, we are using a borrowed car from a Djerriwarrh Youth program. The grant will go towards a new Moorabool L2P vehicle, supporting ongoing growth of the program.

“The geographical location of Bacchus Marsh and surrounding towns means transport options for work and education are limited, and present a barrier to our youth.”

The Program has serviced over 100 local disadvantaged youths over the past decade, with 5000 driving hours supervised by its generous volunteer Mentors, and 35 drivers getting their probationary licence through the Program.

The purchase of a new vehicle for the L2P Program is also being financially supported by Moorabool Shire Council.

A further two rounds of SRC funding will be announced this year, with Round 13 closing for applications on 31 May, and Round 14 opening for applications on 1 June.

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Land access survey “encouraging” Facebook feedback

By Lachlan Ellis

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Rocky reception for nature strip guide

By Lachlan Ellis

to transfer energy generated in renewable energy zones to the countries power grid is recognised, it is fundamental the impacts on environment and communities be considered as a key piece of the puzzle,” Mr Edwards told the Moorabool News.

“So, it is encouraging to read the 24 March media release issued by the ESC, announcing the ESC is championing social licence for energy transmission upgrades. Victoria’s energy regulator is seeking input on principles that should apply when energy companies access land to undertake early works for transmission projects.

“While open consultation and development of a Statement of Expectations is a great start in the right direction, I note Dr Hamill has said “following the statement of the expectations, the commission would develop an enforceable access code”. I query the purpose of the Statement of Expectations if it this is not enforceable until an access code is produced or may not be enforceable at all. This is a question I will raise during the consultation process.”

Mr Edwards said that it was vital the community is more involved in transmission line projects, especially in the years ahead as Australia transitions from coal-fired electricity to renewables.

“Transmission line projects, the scale we are about to experience right across Victoria, have not been built for close to four decades. As such, the regulatory framework is not fit for purpose, and there is a notable lack of planning policy for new transmission,” he said.

“Instead, project proposals such as the WVTNP (Western Victoria Transmission Network Project) have stumbled upon regulatory intervention, community opposition, and last-minute reform because no one considered the importance of community in the planning process.

“It is extremely important that community-guided policy and framework lead this transition.”

For more information and to view the draft Statement of Expectations, visit www.esc.vic.gov.au and click ‘Electricity transmission company land access statement of expectations’.

A new nature strip guide that allows hard surface nature strips has been approved by Council, but not every Councillor was in favour.

The ‘Draft Nature Strip Policy and Nature Strip Guidelines’ came before Council at the 3 March Ordinary Meeting, after a public exhibition period ran from August to September 2021.

Despite over 9,000 people viewing the ‘Have Your Say’ Council webpage and over 3,700 downloading the Nature Strip Policy and Guidelines during the exhibition period, only 22 provided survey submissions.

Of those 22 respondents, 10 favoured hard surface nature strips such as crushed rock and mulch, compared to 1 for grass and 1 for mulch and shrubs.

The recommendation before Council was to adopt the updated Draft Nature Strip Policy and Draft Nature Strip Guidelines, allowing grass/turf, plants/shrubs with a maximum height of 500mm with wood chips/mulch, and compacted gravel to be used in nature strips in residential areas of Bacchus Marsh and Ballan.

The recommendation was moved

by Cr Moira Berry and seconded by Cr Rod Ward, but opposed by Cr Ally Munari, beginning a debate.

Cr Berry expressed her satisfaction that the policy “addressed all concerns and reports that have come in”, while Cr Ward argued the policy “reflects residents and ratepayers’ developments over the past decade or so”.

“It legalises the toppings and the gravel of nature strips that

have existed in the past, so that saves residents the cost of watering. I think it also puts very strict guidelines in place for the development of nature strips in new estates,” Cr Ward said.

a higher priority than convenience.

I feel that by supporting the addition of gravel nature strips, this will encourage residents and visitors to park their vehicles on gravel nature strips, which will in turn considerably increase the risk for pedestrians and their safety,” Cr Munari said.

he is happy for Bacchus Marsh to have this. “…but the issue we have in Ballan, and I’ve said this all the way through, is that we have a different street layout, the streets are much wider,” he added.

greenery and our wide streets… if we start putting gravel down, I somehow think we’re going to lose the picturesque feel, it’s a bit like an oil painting in spring.”

After the debate, all four East Ward Councillors, Berry, Dudzik, Edwards, and Ward voted in favour of the motion, while Crs Munari and Tatchell voted against.

Therefore, the motion was carried.

Rocky reception for nature strip guide However, Cr Munari and Cr Paul Tatchell argued the policy would compromise safety and amenity, respectively.

“I just feel, for me, safety must be

Cr Tatchell said he has made the point on a number of occasions that

“It’s a very green area, we get better rainfall up here, so our nature strips tend to be a little bit better. We’re very proud of our

Request for Tender Agent Services – Ballan

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We contract Agents to deliver services and programs on our behalf.

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Agents provide a face-to-face information service and free self-help facilities.

These include an internet enabled computer, Wi-Fi, telephone and scanner/ photocopier/printer to help people do their business with us.

We’ll negotiate a remuneration package with the successful applicant, based on agreed hours of service.

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• Tenders must be lodged in AusTender as specified in the RFT. For more information please contact Kim Hennessy at tender.one@servicesaustralia.gov.au The Request for Tender closes at 2 pm, Sunday 27 March 2022.

Millions in forgotten money up for grabs

(M/News 15 March)

“The Moorabool Shire doesn’t like people parking on the nature strip in the industrial estate. I copped a fine for it the other week, plus parking less than 10 metres from an intersection (that they didn’t even measure). We measured after the fines came rolling in & most were within the 10-metre mark.

Hitting a small business for over $900 in fines is wrong.

Especially with the hard hitting we have had through COVID.” - Matthew Stapleton 0952SD_2851

Energy companies accessing private land is an issue in the forefront of many Victorians’ minds, including those in Moorabool, at the moment, and now the state’s energy regulator wants to hear how the process should be improved.

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) is an independent regulator which regulates Victoria’s energy sector, and is working on a statement of expectations for transmission companies to follow when accessing land.

The ESC is particularly interested in hearing from those who have had their land accessed for transmission line projected or similar works.

“Landholders expect transmission companies to respect their land by following reasonable and transparent processes,” CEO of the ESC, Dr John Hamill, said.

“We will engage with a wide range of stakeholders in developing the statement of expectations, including landowners, community organisations and energy companies.”

Dr Hamill added that following the statement of the expectations, the commission would develop an enforceable access code.

While he encourages everyone to have their say on the draft Statement of Expectations, Darren Edwards from the Energy Grid Alliance expressed a level of concern about the announcement.

“While the need for more transmission

The State Revenue Office (SRO) has put out a call to Victorians, to check if part of a whopping $111 million in unclaimed money belongs to them.

Over 740,000 entitlements are waiting to be claimed across the state, with individuals and businesses able to claim their unclaimed cash through a simple system, beginning with a search on the SRO’s website.

There are 2,602 outstanding entitlements in Moorabool totalling $264,122, and 1,085 totalling $120,754 in Hepburn.

The money includes share dividends, salaries/wages, rent and bonds, debentures and interest, proceeds from a sale, and Tatts/

Intralot/TAB winnings and prizes.

Since 2017, there have been more than 60,000 successful unclaimed money claims from the SRO, worth close to $20 million.

These have come from a range of sources, including utilities companies, councils, real estate agents, insurance companies and lotto tickets.

The highest unclaimed gaming ticket in the state is a $2,136,327 Tatts ticket received in March 2016.

It’s free to search the register and make claims. To search and apply for your unclaimed money, visit www.sro.vic.gov.au/ unclaimed-money.

COMMUNITY UPDATE April 2022 Moorabool North Wind Farm

Progress to date • Up to 75MW (27 turbines) opera�ng

Look ahead • AEMO Compliance (Hold Point) tes�ng to con�nue – increased opera�ons, in 2022

Moorabool South Wind Farm

Moorabool Wind Farm Community Fund 2022 To date, Moorabool Wind Farm has invested more than $450,000 in the local community through its community funding, local sponsorships, and community partnerships.

The third Round of the Moorabool wind farm Community Fund will open in May 2022. For details on the Guidelines and how to apply, visit www.mooraboolwindfarm.com

Progress to date • Pre-Commissioning of all Fi�y-Four (54) turbines complete Look ahead • AEMO Compliance (Hold Point) tes�ng to begin in 2022, leading to opera�ons

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Landscape and Visual Screening Program ooking north west of residen� dwellings 4km of theofMoorabool Wind Farm mage ofOwners Moorabool North al Wind Farm within from the corner Ballan Meredith Roadare /Egerton Bungeeltap Road and Hamils Lane. invited to par�cipate in a landscape and visual screening program.

This is to assist those closest neighbours in reducing the poten�al visual impacts of the project. All agreed works are undertaken by Moorabool Wind Farm at no cost to dwelling owners.

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

Things that have been blocked since the beginning of the year are starting to move. At the same time, you are in a mood to mingle - with your magnetic personality, you can mingle easily with all walks of life.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

You are persuasive, but also possessive. Opt for the light touch. Cancellations early in the week are offset by important advances on the weekend. Travel and travel planning is highlighted through the week.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22

You could feel deceived by someone you are starting to like, but another friend helps you get over the letdown.

Financial news is brighter by Friday. Physical fitness is accented but it’s easy to overdo things.

GEMINI—May 23-June 21

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 6. Deficiency that means electrical trouble in store? (11).

7. Be the director and star (4). 8. Vegetable that tastes nice poached? (3-5). 9. Swimwear for elephants! (6).

10. Think over the implications of the little book (6). 12.

While taking very little money in the form of a rise (6).

15. Lively when badly upset (6). 17. Excuses the boy and it’s ice-creams all round (8). 19. Joke an adult finds very foolish (2-2). 20. In which the prisoner escaped from Alcatraz? (7-4).

DOWN 1. To put it as briefly as possible, not for the stupid (8). 2.

Circulates as one says (6). 3. Stubbornly determined to have the odd egg, one way or another (6). 4. It’s thrilling when the thing leaves the water (4). 5. Travellers like gnats buzzing all round the East (6). 6. Animal you don’t allow to go its own way (5). 11. Resumptions of the naughty activities? (6-2). 13. Prizes and treats over-indulgently (6). 14. They make for harmony or possible unrest (6). 15. Tries to see if the children have any writing talent (6). 16. Dismount rather pale (5). 18. Applies like the experts (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9240

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Short-coming. 7, Le-ad. 8, Egg-plant. 9, Trunks. 10, Digest. 12, As-cent. 15, Evilly (anag.). 17, Con-Don-es. 19, Ga-G-A. 20, Liberty-boat.

Down - 1, Con-dense. 2, Utters. 3, Dogged (anag.). 4, (th)Rill(ing). 5, Ag-E-nts. 6, Steer. 11, Goings-on. 13, Spoils. 14, Tuners (anag.). 15, Essays. 16, Light 18, Dabs.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Budgerigar. 8, Acid. 9, Idol. 10, Cited. 11, Edge. 12, Amsterdam. 16, Dandelion. 20, Numb. 22, Right. 23, Meal. 24, Trio. 25, Wellington.

Down - 1, Dumdum. 2, Agility. 3, Grocer. 4, Agatha. 5, Trade. 7, Singe. 13, Don. 14, Plumage. 15, Hurry. 17, Angels. 18, Detail. 19, Orator. 21, Brown.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Prize idiot. 8, O-pen). 9, Gill. 10, Later. 11, E-VI-L. 12, Regarding. 16, Over-blown. 20, Mass. 22, Thing (anag.). 23, Roll. 24, Sol-o. 25, Pretty soon.

Down - 1, Braise (brays). 2, Azaleas (anag.). 3, Billed.

4, Kit-ten. 5, Store. 7, Be-gin. 13, Ice. 14, Florist. 15, Canoe (anag.). 17, Veiled. 18, Rights (anag.). 19, Wallop. 21, Stops (rev.).

This is the week for making resolutions. You can count on loved ones to be supportive and if you announce that you are starting a diet for example, you have an excellent chance for success.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 Improvements of all types are favoured, in your home environment and in your status. This week may find you disillusioned, but don’t jump to conclusions. An old investment may pay off by the end of the week.

LEO—July 23-August 22

Things that have been blocked since the beginning of the year are starting to move. At the same time, you are in a mood to mingle - with your magnetic personality, you can mingle easily with all walks of life.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Tempers can fly this week and patience is stressed through the weekend. Praise showered on family members makes you glow now. Resolve to spend more time with the people you like best.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 This is an outstanding week for making friends and winning admirers. Education is tied up with a travel theme.

The keyword all week is spontaneity. Be prepared to go along with everyone’s changing plans.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME

Romantic anticipation is high, but time is limited because of family events. It’s important to be seen on the weekend.

More than ever, play the diplomat Thursday, Friday

ANSWER BELOW

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

The charismatic Virgo is in the spotlight all week, and achievement is accented through Thursday. Prepare for travel detours, communication delays and mechanical breakdowns. Love is loveliest on the weekend.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Change is the operative word. Some goals are shifting and you feel ready for a trip. Tact and patience are stressed with a touchy relative feeling touchier than ever. Hunches are strong this week.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 People try to make you feel guilty and until the weekend it’s a no win situation. But Saturday you are a free spirit and no one can hold you back. Be alert to a financial opportunity Friday.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 A recent feud is put to rest for good and new beginnings are emphasized. A financial opportunity is opening up, but don’t seem to eager. The romantic situation is weak.

Don’t feel that you must follow your heart.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK This is the year to make the sparks fly - and fly they will.

Just watch that your independent attitude doesn’t alienate potential allies and try not to be so very cautious.

Some of your values, particularly regarding the nature of friendship may undergo a change.

Tempers can fly this week and patience is stressed through the weekend. Praise showered on family members makes you glow now. Resolve to spend more time with the people you like best.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 This is an outstanding week for making friends and winning admirers. Education is tied up with a travel theme.

The keyword all week is spontaneity. Be prepared to go along with everyone’s changing plans.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Romantic anticipation is high, but time is limited because of family events. It’s important to be seen on the weekend.

More than ever, play the diplomat Thursday, Friday SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

The charismatic Virgo is in the spotlight all week, and achievement is accented through Thursday. Prepare for travel detours, communication delays and mechanical breakdowns. Love is loveliest on the weekend.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Change is the operative word. Some goals are shifting and you feel ready for a trip. Tact and patience are stressed with a touchy relative feeling touchier than ever. Hunches are strong this week.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 People try to make you feel guilty and until the weekend it’s a no win situation. But Saturday you are a free spirit and no one can hold you back. Be alert to a financial opportunity Friday.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 A recent feud is put to rest for good and new beginnings are emphasized. A financial opportunity is opening up, but don’t seem to eager. The romantic situation is weak.

Don’t feel that you must follow your heart.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK This is the year to make the sparks fly - and fly they will.

Just watch that your independent attitude doesn’t alienate potential allies and try not to be so very cautious.

Some of your values, particularly regarding the nature of friendship may undergo a change.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Greengrocer. 7, Saga. 8, Runner-up. 9, Behind. 10, Happen. 12, Permit. 15, Maroon. 17, Discount.

19, Find. 20, Elephantine.

Down - 1, Geranium. 2, Snared. 3, French. 4, Ache. 5, Grouse. 6, Grace. 11, Paraffin. 13, Exiled. 14, Touchy.

15, Mutiny. 16. Ounce. 18, Crew.

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LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS FIREWOOD

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Bill was laid to rest yesterday (April 4, 2022) surrounded by Friends & Family.

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POSITION VACANT

Shea William Martin ‘Bill’ 16.09.1935 – 26.03.2022 Passed away peacefully at his home.

Dearly loved husband of Lyn. Loved father & father-in-law of Mark & Roxanne, Loretta & Anthony (dec), Leanne and Melissa & Les. Cherished Pop Bill to Tyson & Simone, Zara & Toby, Paige & Cooper, Sean, Flynn, Max & Ella, Beth, Mylah, Sienna, Owen & Ella.

Now at Rest.

Classified ad bookings close 12PM Friday.

Bookings on (03) 5368 1966 or by email — news@themooraboolnews.com.au Email must include full contact details or advertisement cannot be placed.

Driver Required – Ballan Cartier World Travel requires a driver on an adhoc causal basis for corporate, airport and local transfers in their luxury cars.

Must present well, able to work on adhoc basis (roster seven days in advance) and willing to obtain Driver Accreditation.

If you have some spare time and would like to join the fun team at Cartier, please apply in writing to: reservations@cartierworldtravel.com

THE BUNGAREE CEMETERY TRUST The Bungaree Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment.

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under their control, including planning for future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history.

Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. The Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members.

Current trust members whose terms of appointment are due to expire may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/ class-b-cemetery-trust-appointments To register your interest please contact The Bungaree Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: The Bungaree Cemetery Trust contact details: 0429 345 336 The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse and intersex people.

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Freakish Petracca stuns

By Michael Howard (HRV) The hype machine has reached fever pitch after speed demon Petracca blitzed his rivals with a spectacular 40-metre win, positioning himself as a leading player in this lucrative two-year-old season.

Emma Stewart’s colt by Captaintreacherous out of Lovelist has been closely watched since a stunning first trial and only enhanced his reputation at Tabcorp Park Melton last Saturday night with a powerful win for reinsman Nathan Jack and owners Danny and Jo Zavitsanos.

“He looks a superstar,” was TrotsVision co-host and leading reinsman Anthony Butt's assessment.

“That’s freakish that performance.”

The hit-out was Petracca’s third, having previously won his Bathurst Gold Crown heat and then overcame a difficult draw to power into third Petracca: Photo Stuart McCormick in the final.

The IRT Australia Shakamaker Classic always looked a case of how far would he win by, having been backed into a $1.04 favourite and when Jack slid quickly to the front it became a race against the clock.

A 27.1sec final quarter closed out a 55.7sec last half and a 1:54.1 mile race for the short distance, just 0.9 seconds outside of Act Now’s age track record over 1720 metres.

“I’m sure he’s got the potential to be the best (two-year-old I’ve driven), but (I am) not (declaring that) just yet,” Jack told TrotsVision.

“He was just a gem to drive. He’s got great manners. He went to Bathurst and just stood there in front of the whole crowd, nothing worried him. He’s just a natural.”

Jack said Stewart initially planned to spell him after the Bathurst campaign but instead elected to give him a run on home soil, a decision he made good in the $24,000 Classic, which he won by 40 metres ahead of Captain Foxtrot and Mister Hunter. “(Emma’s stable) has done a great job with him like they do every year,” Jack said. “I take my hat off to them, year after year they get the best early one, they get the best late one. They just have the best juveniles.

“He just does everything right. You just click him up, he’s lazy, but you can chase him off the gate and he’ll come back to you.”

Jack walked away with a double having also steered Boots Electric to an impressive win in The Big Screen Company Pace, finding the front from the widest gate and then keeping his foot on the pedal throughout.

Boots Electric separated himself from the chasing pack and while Major Roll and Bulletproof Boy battled on well to place, the win was always in the leader’s keeping.

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Ballan Bowling Club

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Two teams claim premierships

Meatloaf sang ‘two out of three ain’t bad,’ which ended up the result from Grand Final matches for a local lawn bowling club.

Ballan Bowling Club had three teams vying for premierships, the Tuesday Midweek team and Saturday’s Division 3 and Division 7.

Success came early in the week with the Midweek team defeating City Oval, at Sebastopol.

After eight years without a team in the midweek competition, 2022 was their year with a new crew.

The Ballan team went into the match slight favourites. A tight competitive match was played early before the two rinks were declared outright winners.

Grant Stirling’s rink came away with a +15 win whilst the rink of Chris Love played a tough one, going down by -2.

Ballan defeated City Oval 46-33.

Division 3 and Division 7 both travelled to Ballarat Bowling Club for their grand final matches. Div 3 played Victoria BC and Div 7 played Ballarat East BC. Division 7 went into the final undefeated all season,

unfortunately they lost on the day. The teams played 84 ends and the scores were locked with another end having to be played, still resulting in locked scores. Another end was played with Ballan losing by a single shot.

A tight match was also played by the Division 3 team in front of a massive Victoria BC opposition crowd.

The teams got their noses in front and didn’t look back. They pushed on to come away with an 11 shot win overall.

Anne Draffen captained her team and recorded a 25 shot win whilst David O’Hanlon’s team saved their best until last, winning 11 of the last 14 ends to come away victorious by 10 shots.

Club President David O’Hanlon said it was a great achievement by the club.

“I was asked how have we been so successful this year and the answer is simple, “we are all best bloody friends”,” he said.

“We are a club where we are all the same, whether you are a Brad Coffey 10 time club champ or a new bowler, we practice together, we enjoy the wins together and commiserated the loses as one.”

Mr O’Hanlon said whilst they are still enjoying the wins,

they are also thinking about the next season.

“We hope to have all current bowlers back and build on getting many new faces through the doors to fully fill three weekend teams.”

Ballan 87 defeated Victoria BC 78 after 84 ends.

Ballan Golf Club

Results - Week ending Saturday 2 April Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Nick Wallace (25) 38 points on c/b.

R/Up - Les Martin (15). Magpie - 14th Frank Raffaele.

NTPs - 12th Bob Arklay, 15th John Costello.

Saturday – Stroke – Monthly Medal.

A GRADE: Winner of Medal - Shane Newton 65-6-59.

R/up - Rick Roden 76-13-63 B GRADE: Winner - Ian Godkin 80-18-62. R/up - Stuart Miller 89-24-65. NTPs - 12th Andrew Carton, 15th Peter Clifford. Magpies - 14th Les Martin, 18th Jason Bonar.

Balls 6, Cut-off 66 Shane Newton, Ian Godkin, Rick Roden, Stuart Miller, Jason Bonar, Don Wickson.

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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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THE 2022 BFNL SEASON DRAW The winners and losers ...

Local footy writer Todd Whelan ranks the 2022 BFNL draw easiest to hardest.

7. East Point - 105

10. Ballarat - 109

Play TWICE: Melton, Lake Wendouree, North Ballarat City, Darley, Sebastopol, Ballarat.

Play TWICE: Lake Wendouree, Redan, East Point, Sunbury, Sebastopol, North Ballarat City.

Travel EAST: FOUR times - Melton South (Rd5), Melton (Rd8), Sunbury (Rd10), Darley (Rd15)

Trave EAST: THREE times: Bacchus Marsh (Rd1), Darley (Rd7), Sunbury (Rd11).

EAST ‘highway travel’ record (last 3 home and away seasons): P10 W5 L5 @50% WIN - #1 PROS: TWO handy HOME block of games in first half of season - (HOME opening TWO games after Rd 1 BYE - then - HOME 3 out 4 weeks Rd6 - Rd9) - Play back-to-back games against top 6 opposition from 2021 only Rd12-Rd14.

CONS: Play FOUR of top 6 2021 TWICE - (Sebastopol, Melton, Ballarat, North Ballarat City) - Tough FIVE week stretch Rd12 - Rd16 - includes FOUR AWAY games - Play all 16 games in a row - top (Rd1) and tail (Rd18) bye rounds.

Comment: Same rated draw as last year (105) when they finished third. Too classy to miss finals and will start one of the favorites again in 2022 despite departures Joel Ottavi, Jake McQueen, Jack Ganley and Billy Jones.

8. Melton South - 108 Play TWICE: Melton, Redan, Sunbury, Darley, East Point, Bacchus Marsh Travel WEST: FOUR times - Ballarat (Rd2), Lake Wendouree (Rd9), East Point (Rd17), Redan (Rd18) WEST ‘highway travel’ record (last 3 home and away seasons): P12 W0 L12 @0% WIN - #11 PROS: HIGHWAY TRAVEL just ONCE RD3- Rd16 (Lake Wendouree Rd9) - Meet only THREE of top 6 from 2021 TWICE (Melton, Sunbury, East Point) - SIX of their first 10 games at HOME inc FOUR visits from Ballarat teams.

- AWAY just ONCE Rd7-Rd11 (Lake Wendouree Rd9) CONS:

WEST ‘highway travel’ record (last 3 home and away seasons): P9 W1 L8 @11% WIN - #10 PROS: HIGHWAY TRAVEL (EAST) just ONCE after Rd7.

- Leave HOME only ONCE between Rd8 - Rd13 (Sunbury Rd11) CONS: Play FOUR of Top 6 from 2021 TWICE - FIVE of opening SEVEN games AWAY - SIX of last EIGHT games against top 6 teams from 2021 Comment: The Swans will need to be better again in 2022 to play finals. While they finished 5th at the end of an abbreviated 2021, they were among a group of five teams down to as low as 8th, separated by percentage. In fairness, injury did the Swans no favours and will need Josh Gibson, Andrew Hooper and new addition Aiden Domic on the park in ‘22, to overcome a challenging draw.

11. Lake Wendouree - 114 Play TWICE: Ballarat, Sebastopol, East Point, Redan, Melton, Sunbury Travel EAST: FOUR times: Sunbury (Rd6), Darley (Rd10), Bacchus Marsh (Rd11), Melton (Rd18) EAST ‘highway travel’ record (last 3 home and away seasons): P11 W2 L9 @18% WIN - #9 PROS: AWAY just ONCE opening FIVE rounds - (East Point Rd3) CONS:

Last TWO games involve HIGHWAY TRAVEL (East Point Rd17, Redan Rd18)

Play FIVE of Top 6 from 2021 TWICE

- ‘AWAY’ FOUR of last SIX matches Rd12-Rd18 inc. Darley Rd12 (a), Melton Rd14(a), Bye Rd16, East Point Rd17 (a), Redan Rd18 (a)

- HORROR run Rd2 - Rd8 - Play ALL Top 6 from 2021 - FIVE of the Lakers last SIX games against Top 6 from 2021

Comment: The Panthers will be happy they’ve just four trips to Ballarat this year, they’ve had little luck with highway travel and the frequency of it over recent times (0-12 since 2019). Must be in touch after round 11 - ahead or square with ‘win/loss’.

Chasing too many ‘away’ wins in the second half of the draw idles in the ‘too hard basket’ and must be avoided if Heath Pritchard’s crew fancy any thoughts of a finals spot.

Comment: The Lakers should consider offering new coach Jack Fitpatrick a ten year deal if he can lead the club into finals this year. The formula says the Lakers have clearly the toughest draw of all.

9. Darley - 108 Play TWICE: North Ballarat City, East Point, Sunbury, Redan, Bacchus Marsh, Melton South Travel WEST: FOUR times: Sebastopol (Rd1), Redan (Rd6), East Point (Rd9), North Ballarat City (Rd11) WEST ‘highway travel’ record (last two home and away seasons): P14 W5 L9 @36% WIN - #4.

PROS: NO ‘HIGHWAY TRAVEL’ (to Ballarat) after Rd 11.

- FOUR of last SIX GAMES are at HOME. CONS:

The Wash-Up - Easiest To Hardest 2022 Draw Outcome determined by 2018-2021 numbers, projected improvement, this year’s travel and who you play twice.

1. SUNBURY 95 (48 first half draw / 47 second half draw) 2. REDAN 100 (51,49) 3. SEBASTOPOL 101 (48,53) 4. BACCHUS MARSH 102 (55,47) 5. NORTH BALLARAT CITY 102 (53,49) 6. MELTON 105 (51,54) 7. EAST POINT 105 (51,54) 8. MELTON SOUTH 108 (53,55) 9. DARLEY 108 (54,54) 10. BALLARAT 109 (49,60) 11. LAKE WENDOUREE 114 (58,56)

FOUR of FIRST SIX games are AWAY (includes TWO games in Ballarat) - MEET FIVE of top 6 from 2021 AWAY (Sebastopol Rd1, Melton Rd4, East Point Rd9, North Ballarat City Rd11, Sunbury Rd13) -TOUGH ‘ODD’ RUN - MEET either North Ballarat City, Sunbury or East Point every second week from Rd9 - (East Point Rd9, North Ballarat City Rd11, Sunbury Rd13, East Point Rd15, Bye Rd17, North Ballarat City Rd18) Comment:- According to the formula, Darley face a much more difficult draw in 2022 despite a winless 2021 (98 pt draw rating). Only Ballarat and the Lakers face greater degrees of difficulty. Despite the addition of some top end talent and projected improvement of youth, the Devils are coming from a fair way back. A finals berth for the Black and White would be a significant achievement.

SEASON END 2021 ladder (after Rd11) 1. North Ballarat City 2. Melton 3. East Point 4. Sebastopol 5. Ballarat 6. Sunbury

7. Bacchus Marsh 8. Redan 9. Lake Wendouree 10. Melton South 11. Darley

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