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Lions member (L-R) Russ Hendry, Alf Hawken, and Bill Richards are ready to collect donations for the RCH Good Friday Appeal. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

Dig deep and donate

“We’re struggling to get volunteers at the moment, though. on the freeway on Thursday and go until Friday afternoon, All people need to do to get involved is give me a ring … it’s when we take the money down the Melbourne,” Mr Ireland The tins will be rattling again this coming Good Friday, as simple as being out there on the roads on Good Friday, said. and fundraisers are hoping to break their record tallies once shaking the can for us.”

“This year we’re not collecting on the corner of Daylesford Donations can also be given at pubs in Bacchus Marsh, Road and the freeway, we can’t get a permit to collect there. again.

The Bacchus Marsh Lions Club and the Ballan Group of Foodworks, the bowls clubs, Jeff Jones Plants & Produce, and It was a good money spinner getting people coming off the freeway, but we’ll follow the law, we don’t want anyone to Brigades both raised over $30,000 for kids at the Royal the UFS pharmacies, just to name a few locations. get hurt.”

In 2021, the Ballan Group of Fire Brigades (Ballan, Gordon, Lunch Only Children’s Hospital, and they’re asking Mooraboolites to dig Bookings essential 4.30PM to 7.30PM Mr Ireland said they’re hoping people will dig deep and Greendale and Mt Egerton) collectively raised $30,779.90 – a deep again in 2022. record for the group.

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David Atterbury from the Lions Club said both donations “We never knock back anyone that wants to help collect Despite some new restrictions on where they can shake tins, essential and volunteers would be gratefully accepted. co-ordinator Ian Ireland said the brigades were Martini* hopeful of either,” he said.

“Considering the COVID restrictions, we were very happy breaking the record again.

If you can help collect, visit the Ballan Fire Station at 9.30 am with what we raised last year [$30,338.60].

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Grants to boost local tourism

By Lachlan Ellis Council has made grants of up to $3,000 available to local tourism events, but you’ll need to apply quickly, with the deadline fast approaching.

The 2022 Tourism Events Grants Program is offered as one application round, with a total pool of $12,400 available.

The program will support the planning and delivery of tourism events based in Moorabool Shire, with a strong focus on increasing the number of visitors to Moorabool, and the amount they spend while they’re here.

Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan said tourism events were not only an important contributor to Moorabool’s visitor economy, they would also help the Shire get back on its feet post-pandemic.

“Tourism events encourage visitors to experience the Shire, investing their time and money locally. Different to a community event, a tourism event draws visitors from Melbourne, regional cities and further afield, who want to visit Moorabool for a unique and entertaining experience that is not available within their own municipality,” Cr Sullivan said.

“We hope to inspire a growing calendar of authentic tourism events across Moorabool Shire.”

Lou Callow from the Wombat Regional Arts Network, which has been responsible for events such as Birds in Ballan and WinterKnits, said these grants were vital for the group.

“We’re a group of volunteers, so grants are incredibly important. We don’t get funding, that’s how we do things, apart from putting in lots of hours. The only way we can do adventurous stuff like Birds in Ballan is with a grant,” Ms Callow told the Moorabool News.

“We have material costs, venue hire, and things like that. The only way we get money is

through membership and grants. To keep functioning well, we need access to grants…we usually go for a Tourism Grant one year and an Arts Grant the following year, which has allowed us to put things on.”

Applications close on 18 April. For more information, visit www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and search ‘Tourism events grant program’.

Birds in Ballan was a local tourism event from 2021. Photo Helen Tatchell

Abattoir rescission rejected

By Lachlan Ellis A rescission motion that would mandate a local meatworks to move a new demountable building to Parwan within seven years has been knocked back, after a close vote at Council.

The original recommendation, heard back at Council’s 16 February Development Assessment Committee (DAC), would have imposed a 5-year timeframe on Westside Meats to move a new demountable building to Parwan.

This recommendation was amended by Cr David Edwards to remove the clause which imposed the 5-year term, and the amendment was passed by Council.

However, Cr Moira Berry put forward a rescission motion at the 16 March DAC, which would impose a 7-year timeframe on moving the demountable building.

Cr Berry’s rescission was unable to be heard until the 6 April Ordinary Meeting of Council (OMC), as Crs Edwards and Ward were not present at the 16 March DAC. Two objectors spoke against the rescission motion on 6 April – Edward Lynch and Glenn Jacobson. However, only Mr Lynch spoke at length, with Mr Jacobson supporting his statement.

Mr Lynch expressed frustration at the delays caused by the rescission motion, and said that it took almost a month after the original 16 February approval for the applicant to be informed of the rescission motion.

“There was no mention to us of rescission or alternate condition language…at no stage prior [to March 15] were we or the applicant made aware of the intention to rescind,” he said.

“On March 29, Mark Lovell, Henry Bezuidenhout and Robert Fillisch of the Council admitted that in the case of 6 Woolpack Road, that standard procedure had not been followed.”

“Point of order Mr Mayor, that’s hearsay, we haven’t got any information suggesting any of that to be fact. The matter in front of us is purely the rescission motion.” Cr Paul Tatchell interjected.

Cr Berry moved her rescission motion, which was seconded

by Cr Tonia Dudzik. Cr Edwards opposed the motion, beginning a debate.

“It [rejecting the rescission] will make it more difficult to refuse a change of use planning application, for industry with a recently constructed industrial building already on the land. I am also simply looking out for the people’s Avenue of Honour,” Cr Berry said.

“The temporary timeframe is appropriate, and we have done that previously in this Council. We did this to a motion approved in the Avenue of Honour...I believe that a timeframe would be appropriate,” Cr Dudzik added.

Cr Edwards argued the rescission motion was inappropriate, given how long the site had been used for its current purpose.

“We’re not actually changing the use of the land, the use is for an abattoir and has been for 50 years...what we’re doing is putting in a permit for an extended cool room area. It’s probably cost this business significant money the fact we’ve had to wait another month,” Cr Edwards said.

Cr Tatchell argued the main concern with allowing the demountable building without a timeframe to move it was setting a precedent.

“What concerns me is, if you want to have a ‘Hooverville’, the best way to do that is to allow demountable buildings in any place in the Shire, that doesn’t have a sunset clause,” Cr Tatchell said.

Crs Dudzik, Berry, and Tatchell voted in favour of the rescission, while Crs Munari, Edwards, and Ward voted against it.

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Moorabool Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan had the deciding vote with the motion lost, and the original motion passed on 16 February, with no timeframe on the demountable building being moved, stands.

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Police seek community feedback

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Cr Rod Ward and Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle at the site, in April 2021, where the West Maddingley Early Years and Community Hub will be built. Photo – Helen Tatchell

Early $2-million boost for kids

By Lachlan Ellis An initial $3.5 million investment for a new ‘Early Years Hub’ has been given an extra $2 million, with the Hub due to be completed next year.

The ‘West Maddingley Early Years and Community Hub’ had $3.5 million allocated under the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund last April, and this year, a further $2 million in funding has been announced.

Moorabool Shire Council was successful in seeking the extra funding under the State Government’s ‘Building Blocks Capacity Building Grant’, which will fund an integrated children’s centre at the Hub. Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan said West Maddingley is growing at a rapid rate, and is home to many young families.

“To receive this funding and be secure in the knowledge we can go ahead and build another great early years facility is fantastic news,” he said.

“So much research has shown how vital

education is in those first few years of life, the pre-school years. The West Maddingley Early Years Hub will provide integrated, inclusive, and collaborative early years services and community spaces that offer access to high quality health, education, care and other child and family services. It will offer three- and four-year-old kindergarten, maternal and child health services, playgroups, parent groups and has consulting rooms for visiting services and community spaces.

“We thank the State Government for its investment in this important project and look forward to construction being completed on the hub in mid-late 2023.”

State Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle, said she was also pleased to see the extra funding go towards the Hub, located in one of Moorabool’s most rapidly growing areas.

“Maddingley and Bacchus Marsh are rapidly growing suburbs, and creating additional places for our children at kindergarten is crucial to ensuring all children can participate,” she told the Moorabool News.

A stronger focus on community policing has been marked with a ‘Community Service Day’ at a local shopping centre, with police out and about to chat with locals recently.

Bacchus Marsh Police members handed out flyers and chatted with shoppers at the Village Shopping Centre, as part of state-wide efforts to increase community input on policing.

Senior Sergeant Jen Horgan is the Station Commander at Bacchus Marsh Police Station, and said it was vital to local police that the community provide Leading Senior Constable James Ross, helping a feedback. participant enter the survey via QR code.

“The day was a great Photo - VicPol success. This, along with our monthly Coffee with a Cop events, are all part of our local plan to support the statewide rollout of Neighbourhood Policing – which is about getting back to the very basics of police work,” Senior Sergeant Horgan told the Moorabool News.

“We’re not just listening to what the community’s worried about, but getting police to specifically address those concerns.”

This month, police are asking for the community to take part in the Community Sentiment Survey, which asks questions such as how safe you feel in your community, what your safety concerns are, and what ideas you have to improve community safety.

Results from the survey will be used in tandem with crime statistics, to inform Victoria Police’s priorities moving forward.

The survey closes on 30 April, and can be accessed at www.engage.vic.gov.au/ annual-vicpol-community-sentiment-survey-2022.

W E ST E R N V I CTO R I A T R A NS M ISS I O N N E T WO R K P R OJ E CT U P DAT E

Environment Effects Statement surveys gather critical information Over the past several months a team of ecological, Aboriginal cultural heritage and other technical experts has been working with landholders to gather information required to plan the proposed renewable energy transmission link, which will connect clean wind and solar-generated electricity in the west of the state to the grid.

More than 200 surveys have already been completed along the proposed route and the project thanks landholders for their co-operation.

The critical information gained from these surveys will be fed into the Environment Effects Statement (EES) which is the most rigorous environmental impact assessment process in Victoria. The purpose of the EES is to ensure that major projects are designed, constructed and operated to minimise adverse environmental and community impacts.

Importantly, community input is central to the EES and approval process for the project. Information provided by landholders and the community during this time helps to inform the development and design of the project.

The surveys and investigations involve activities with limited ground disturbance. These may include ground, daytime and nocturnal surveys for native flora and fauna, taking photographs of relevant environmental matters, water and soil sampling or sub-surface excavations to understand the geology.

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We anticipate the Environment Effects Statement and approvals processes will continue until late-2023.

After the draft EES is submitted to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and reviewed to ensure it meets the scoping requirements, the EES will be exhibited for public comment for at least 30 business days. During this time, the community can have a say by making a written submission on the EES. After public exhibition, an independent Inquiry and Advisory Committee made up of people with expertise relevant to the project will hold a public hearing to hear evidence from experts and members of the public.

After the hearing, the Inquiry and Advisory Committee will provide an independent assessment of the significance and acceptability of the environmental effects of the project, and provide recommendations to the Minister for Planning.

You can read more about the EES and approvals processes on the WVTNP website.

Please look out for more project updates in coming weeks.

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Consent is an agreement

The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Victoria Police issued a media release last week outlining that all sex offences and child abuse are serious, and everyone is entitled to protection under the law.

“We will always respond to reports, irrespective how long ago the incident occurred. It is never too late to report,” the release read.

Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity.

In Victoria, the law says both parties must freely agree to the sexual act for there to be consent.

Consent can be withdrawn at any time, for any reason, including no reason.

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There are circumstances in which someone is automatically considered as unable to give consent. These include where someone is: - drunk or drug affected - mistaken about the identity of the other person - asleep or unconscious - unable to understand the sexual nature of what is happening.

Consent can also be withdrawn at any time.

It is never too late to make a report.

Victoria Police have dedicated specialist detectives who investigate all forms of sexual offences.

To make a report, contact your local police station of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT).

If you need support, please contact ☎ Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 ☎ Sexual Assault Crisis Line - 1800 806 292 ☎ 1800 Respect - 1800 737 732 If it is an emergency or if you’re in immediate danger, always contact Triple Zero (000).

For more information, visit https://www.police.vic.gov.au/reporting-sexual-offences

Division 2 winners - Specialist Hoops Bacchus Marsh Mixed Team - Brody Shaw, Billy Feben, Darcy Drew, David Jenkins, Jason Watts, Harper Button and Shakaya Curtis.

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A special tournament win

By Lachlan Ellis The region’s first all abilities basketball tournament was nothing but net, with six teams competing for an inaugural championship.

Specialist Hoops Basketball held its very first all abilities tournament at Cobblebank Stadium on Sunday April 2, coinciding with Autism Awareness Day on April 2.

Both mixed and non-mixed teams played within three Divisions, with finals held to crown the winners of Divisions 1, 2 and 3.

Bacchus Marsh's very own Specialist Hoops Mixed Team won two hard-fought victories from three tough matches, putting them into the Division 2 final against Specialist Hoops Melton – Grey Boys.

And in the end, it was Bacchus Marsh’s team that came out on top.

Coach John McVie said playing in a formal tournament meant a lot to the disability community, and the growth of inclusive basketball.

"It was an amazing day. It was the first tournament for most of the participants, and we are all glad that we could be part of the experience.”

Mr McVie said he was looking forward to making this a regular event for Specialist Hoops.

“Creating more safe and accessible opportunities for people living with disabilities within the Moorabool Shire is something that Specialist Hoops prides themselves on.”

Specialist Hoops is always looking for people willing to try a new sport and work in a different environment. If you or someone you know is interested, please email info@ specialisthoops.org.au.

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Illegal guns, not worth the Navigators risk Community Centre Incorporated

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Illegal firearms incidents are on the rise, and Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police are encouraging the community to come forward with any information they have on illegal guns.

New Crime Statistics Agency data shows illegal firearms incidents have increased by nearly five per cent in Victoria since 2020, with almost 2500 firearms-related incidents occurring across the state last year.

Australia’s first permanent National Firearms was launched nine months ago, and since then there have been over 13,000 firearms surrendered.

However, an estimated 260,000 illegal guns remain in circulation.

Crime Stoppers Victoria CEO, Stella Smith, said if you own an unregistered gun, now is the time to hand it in before someone reports you.

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“There is no excuse…how would you feel if a gun that was once in your possession was used to hurt another person?

“Illegal firearms mean dangerous shootings, thefts, and other violent acts that can put innocent lives at risk,” she said.

Since last July, Crime Stoppers Victoria has received 1,354 firearms reports.

“This shows many Victorians trust Crime Stoppers to keep their information secure, so you should too. Speaking up could save someone’s life, including your own,” Ms Smith said.

Senior Sergeant Mark Guthrie said possession of illicit guns, which can carry a penalty of up to four years’ imprisonment, was “just not worth the risk”.

“If you are in possession of an illegal firearm, you can now surrender it to police or licensed firearms dealer without

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penalty under Victoria’s permanent amnesty,” Acting Inspector Guthrie said.

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police representatives have been out and about across Victoria, raising awareness about the dangers posed by illicit firearms – and will continue to raise awareness in the weeks ahead.

Anyone with information on illegal guns is urged to make a report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Have Your Say: Female Friendly Strategy

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Moorabool Shire Council Changes to Waste Service - Easter

Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road

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Commi�ee Mee�ng Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm.

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Employment • Statutory PlanningMee�ng Officer Tenders Council Full-Time Permanent – Based at Darley • PlantHave OperatorYour Say: Commi�ee Mee�ng Full-Time Permanent – Based atStrategy Bacchus Marsh Depot Female Friendly

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Tenders to Waste Service - Easter Changes Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North Have Your Say Say: Have of OldYour Melbourne Road Female Friendly Strategy

Council has the following consulta�ons currently open: Permit • Dra� Planning Asset Management and Strategy and Asset Management Plans Community Grants • Aqualink Cycling and Walking Corridor All details of our consulta�ons are on our website: Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the moorabool.engagementhub.com.au

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Employment Please be aware of the following road closures and plan accordingly: BacchusCouncil Marsh Mee�ng Main Street between Graham Street and Young Street, 5.15am-7.00am.

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(L-R) Steven, Alice, Scott, the Easter bunny, Karellyn, Jayden (back) and Kelly. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

EES delayed to “late 2022” A day of egg-citement at Apple

By Lachlan Ellis Easter fun was back at Apple 98.5 FM on 1 April, with visitors from the Mambourin and Merrimu special schools joined by the Easter bunny.

Apple 98.5 FM President Karellyn Dangar said the event was one that volunteers and the local special needs community looked forward to every year.

“They so look forward to enjoying the day… they get so much fun out of it, their smiles are worth a million dollars,” Ms Dangar told the Moorabool News.

“We do try and put something on for Easter and Christmas, and some things through the middle of the year for them. They love it, they have a ball.”

Partygoers were treated to a platter of fresh fruit prepared by Glenda Jones, hot cross buns, cake, and of course, chocolate handed out by the Easter bunny.

Apple 98.5 FM runs the ‘Hour of Power’ on Friday mornings, letting locals with special needs into the booth to pick their own music.

“I’ve been with Apple now for over 15 years, it’s a great privilege to me to work with them, and see the joy that they get. That’s what community radio is all about, you don’t get this on commercial radio,” Ms Dangar said.

“It’s very important for them to be connected. They also go to Anytime Fitness, they’ll be going twice a month soon…that is due to the generosity of Graham Gillespie at Rustel. He supports them for that event.

“It’s getting them involved, letting them do normal activities like anyone else would do is so important, they enjoy it so very much.

Treating them like everybody else is the way to go.”

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By Lachlan Ellis AusNet Services has officially moved the submission date for its Environment Effects Statement (EES), two days after Moorabool Shire Council called for an update on the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP).

Council called on AusNet last Tuesday to “address the uncertainty and concern” in the community around the project’s timeframes, with AusNet’s 2021 Consultation Plan stating the EES would be publicly exhibited by mid-2022.

Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan said the EES exhibition was an “important opportunity for community input”, and urged AusNet to provide an update “to give those with an interest in the project sufficient time to prepare”.

On the evening of Thursday 7 April, AusNet put out a media release which stated the company had “revised the EES submission date to enable more time to consult with landholders prior to submitting the EES on the proposed route, and complete the field surveys and investigations required”.

“The submission date for the EES to the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP) has now been revised from mid-2022 to late-2022,” the media release read.

“Other factors including COVID restrictions, workforce isolations, additional Technical Reference Group review requirements, together with regional flooding around the Ballarat area have also influenced timelines for the EES submission.”

Speaking to the Moorabool News after AusNet’s announcement, Cr Sullivan said

the delayed release was “a double-edged sword”.

“It’s dragging on a very long time I think, which makes it hard on people and puts a lot of stress on them. The fact that it’s taking so long, and now it’ll take even longer, makes it even worse I think,” he said.

“It cuts both ways…you’d like to think their consultation will improve [with the extra time]. We don’t know if that will be the case, but we hope it will be. Hopefully when the EES is released it’s a very thorough process, and not just paying lip service”.

Cr Sullivan said it would be disappointing if it’s not really “a proper EES, taking all things onboard.”

The Mayor of neighbouring Hepburn Shire Council, Cr Tim Drylie, shared Cr Sullivan’s cautious optimism.

“The good news for our community overall is that gives people more time to work out how they will respond to the EES once it is released for community feedback, however, the uncertainty of the project and route will now be extended,” he said.

“We are extremely disappointed at the historical lack of transparency and poor community consultation with this project.

We hope an extension of time for the release of an EES means AusNet will use this time to listen to the community, consult properly with affected landholders and make significant changes to this project, including changing the route or placing the transmission lines underground.”

Once submitted by AusNet, the EES will be exhibited for public comment for 30 business days, allowing those with an interest in the project to make submissions about the proposed project.

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By Lachlan Ellis It seems not even our beloved coffee is safe from inflated prices, with increased overheads blamed for a predicted price hike of up to $7.50 for a regular cup.

Soaring shipping costs, and a cold snap in Brazil – which produces around 40 per cent of the world’s coffee – have been blamed for an increase in costs which local roasters and cafes are already feeling.

Earlier this month, President of the Café Owners and Baristas Association of Australia, David Parnham, told the ABC that, compared to two years ago, shipping containers were now “nearly five times the price…due to global shortages of containers and ships to be able to take things around the world”.

And while his company is feeling the pinch, owner of Gordon coffee roasters Karon Farm Coffee, Luke McPherson, said he wasn’t expecting coffee to reach the $7 – $7.50 a cup quoted by some sources, anytime soon.

“I can’t see cafes charging $7.50 a cup, I don’t think they’d pass on that sort of price rise. The way it’s affecting us, the price of our green coffee, so our raw coffee, has risen from June last year by $5.61 [a kilo] on average, which is about a 50 per cent price rise,” he told the Moorabool News.

“We have recently passed on a $2 a kilo increase in price, which doesn’t really even cover half of the price rise. But I’m crossing my fingers that the price starts to equalise a bit and starts to come down. I’m not a coffee bean trader, but it’s a

bit like the stock market, it fluctuates up and down through the year.”

Smaller roasters will be hit earlier due to shorter-term contracts, McPherson added, with larger roasters able to capitalise on longer contracts drawn up before the price rise.

“As a smaller coffee roaster, I think you just have to ride the wave. When you contract for coffee, you can forward contract 12 or 18 months in advance, but as a small coffee roaster, that’s not something I tend to do,” Mr McPherson said.

“There’s not a real way, I don’t think, for a small business like mine to work their way through it – it’s more a cross your fingers and hope. Some of the bigger companies would have coffee they contracted 12 months ago, and they’d still be paying the same sort of prices.”

Owner of Bacchus Marsh’s Little Lucky Café, Keely Hamilton, said she was optimistic that customer numbers wouldn’t be hit too hard.

“At the moment, I’ve talked to our coffee supplier Locale, and they’re expecting to take on that additional cost, and not charge extra per kilo. So, for the moment our prices won’t rise, but it’s probably only a matter of time, it’s kind of inevitable,” Ms Hamilton said.

“I think for the most part it’ll stay the same, as long as we can keep our prices competitive with everyone else. We shouldn’t see too much of a loss, but people might be more likely to go somewhere like McDonald’s instead of somewhere like us to save money…but we hope not.”

Three premiership wins Ballan Brumbies Basketball It was Grand Final weekend in the Ballarat Basketball Association and Ballan Brumbies were well represented by five teams.

Commiserations to the Under 16 boys and girls, who fought bravely but went down in narrow contests.

The Under 14 boys and girls had exciting wins, as well as the Under 19 boys, our match of the week.

With only one loss for the season, Phoenix Hornets came into this showdown as heavy favorites, though Ballan’s huge front line was always going to prove troublesome.

So it proved as Ethan Boland, Josh Rofe and Tristan Curwen-King were a constant menace on the boards.

Surprisingly, given the offensive leanings of both sides the game The U14 Ballan boys won their Grand Final match on Saturday 2 April. began - and remained - as an Photo - submitted almost stereotypical Grand Final to take advantage of the extra space but wasn’t getting the defensive struggle, neither side willing to give an inch. benefit of the whistle. After voicing his displeasure with Ballan got the better of the start through star guards a non-call he was given a technical foul, disqualifying Noah Young and Angus Newman who both scored on him from the remainder of the game, the scores tied at the break with Boland converting a put back layup. For 22.

Phoenix, Taylor Emmins and Dan Schmidt were able to Emmins was unable to convert the free throws for answer Ballan’s initial run.

Phoenix, who’s task was made all the harder when Rofe’s high energy style was creating havoc for Phoenix, Schmidt fouled out with a minute remaining. the Ballan wing’s active defense creating deflections and With the game looking increasingly likely to head turnovers, setting Newman and the jet heeled Young on their way for numerous fast breaks. Unfortunately, to overtime, Ballan’s go-ahead basket came from an neither - Young in particular, though he still led Ballan unlikely source as defensively minded Curwen-King with nine points - were able to convert with their usual inhaled an offensive rebound, converting the put back to consistency in the opening half. Again, Boland and Rofe give Ballan a late two point lead. were impactful through their offensive rebounding and Phoenix pushed for the tying basket, somehow second chance points. gathering repeated offensive boards over Ballan’s big At the half Ballan led 12-9, the game very much in the front court before Rofe finally corralled the ball. He was balance. fouled and connected on one of his free throws, ending Phoenix came out strong in the second half, Schmidt the game. especially able to slice through the Brumbies defense In an upset, Brumbies took the Championship with a for a series of skillful floaters. At the other end, Ballan narrow and hard fought 25-22 victory. started to assert their physical dominance though not through their front line but rather their guards.

RESULTS - Grand Finals As Phoenix began to tire Newman and Xavier Under 14 Boys: Ballan White 30 def Phoenix Taipans Winter started to penetrate the key. Winter’s incisive 30-26 playmaking setting up teammates well and Newman Under 14 Girls: Ballan White 28 def Saints Sky 28-21 repeatedly drawing contact, living at the foul line. Those Under 16 Boys: Ballan Blue 30 lost Phoenix Devils 33 fouls would prove a huge factor later in the game.

With four minutes to play, Phoenix lost their first player Under 16 Girls: Ballan White 16 lost Wildcats Blue 23 when Darien Davies-Williams fouled out. Young looked Under 19 Boys: Ballan Red 25 def Phoenix Hornets 22

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Rates feedback accepted

By Lachlan Ellis Results of consultation on the Revenue and Rating Plan for Moorabool Shire Council has been accepted after a unanimous vote, with workshopping over the next month to shape rating models.

At the April 6 Ordinary Meeting of Council, a report on the Rate Strategy Review and the community’s feedback both came before Council. Previously, Council adopted the ‘Rating Propositions Paper’ at its February Ordinary Meeting and put it out for community feedback, which closed at 5pm on 6 March 2022, with 53 people taking the survey.

The Rating Propositions Paper proposed three options for rates differentials: Option 1 - Make no change to the current differential categories and associated rating levels.

Option 2 - Decrease the farmland differential from 78% to a range between 70% and 65% and extractive industries from 312% to a range between 280% and 260% of general rates and make no change to the other differential categories.

Option 3 - Introduce a municipal charge of between $100 and $200 and make no change to the current differential categories and associated rating levels.

20 respondents did not choose any of the model options, but of the remaining 33, 23 people picked Option 2, while 8 chose Option 1, and 2 chose Option 3.

Two speakers, David Marnie and Kate Sharkey, thanked Council for conducting the survey, while also suggesting improvements.

“I just want to say I strongly support Option 2, which will provide a small relief to farmers.

I think it’s important in a peri-urban area that we have especially support for farming enterprises,” Mr Marnie said.

“But I do think it would be endemic for Council to consider other options, particularly options that exist in neighbouring councils such as Melton and the City of Greater Geelong. Particularly in Melton there is the Rural Rebate Scheme, for farmers that control noxious weeds and vermin.”

Ms Sharkey said she was pleased by the community support for Option 2, though she had hoped for a more open and community-oriented review.

“I do support Council endorsing the community feedback. It’s interesting to see there has been some good support for Option 2 to give some minimal decrease in the differential for farm and extractive sectors,” Ms Sharkey said.

“The small decrease we possibly could get through the differential really won’t even offset the huge spike in the rate rise we got last year, and indeed probably won’t even put a dent in the rise we’ll get this year.”

Ms Sharkey said Councillors told her there would be the opportunity for the community to put forward alternative models, beyond the three options in the Rating Propositions Paper.

“Clearly those options were never given…my feedback is that while it’s a good step in the right direction, it’s a bit of showboating...it really won’t do much, the real issue I have is the way the review was done,” she said.

Cr Tonia Dudzik moved the motion for Council to receive the community feedback, which was seconded by Cr David Edwards and approved unanimously.

Council will meet with the Valuer General and hear from Council officers next week, and on April 20 there will be a final workshop, with decisions to be adopted at the 4 May Ordinary Meeting of Council.

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LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS DEATH NOTICE

CHURCH SERVICES

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Kathleen Stone

To the camping trips, our chats, cuppas, laughs and the time we spent together.

We are so lucky to have had so many fun and wonderful times with you in our lives.

- Sleep peacefully Ma -

Love forever & ever Donna & Justin Teisha & Corbin Shawni, Aidan, Ayla & Irah xxxxxxxx

Ballan Uniting Church

Easter Sunday 17th April 2022 Service at 10am

FUNERAL NOTICE STONE The Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of the late Mrs Kathleen Veronica Stone will be held at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, 207 Main Street Bacchus Marsh on TUESDAY (April 19, 2022) commencing at 1.30pm.

Following the Service, Kath will be laid to rest at Maddingley Cemetery, Bacchus Marsh.

Please consider a donation to Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision in memory of Kath, envelopes will be provided at the Hall.

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DEATH NOTICE RYAN – Heather Mary Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 5th of April 2022 Loved Wife of Adrian for 52 years.

Loving Mother of Sophie & Morgan.

Loved Mother-in-law of Kevin & Jenny.

Adored Granny of Patrick & Isobel.

Much loved Sister of Patricia & Derek, Patrick & Patricia (dec) (England) Heather loved her flowers & her garden

FUNERAL NOTICE RYAN – Funeral Prayers for the late Mrs Heather Mary Ryan will be offered at St Bernard’s Catholic Church, Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh WEDNESDAY WEEK (April 20, 2022) commencing at 1.30pm.

Following prayers, Heather will be laid to rest at Maddingley Cemetery, Bacchus Marsh.

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- ANZAC DAY Monday 25th April 2022

Bacchus Marsh RSL Sub-Branch Inc

Rev: Jenny Trewhella

As everyone knows, the Covid-19 pandemic has restricted communities in all activities, not only here in Bacchus Marsh, but all over the world.

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This has impacted particularly on our abilities to be able to pay our respects and honour the fallen, our ex, and current serving personnel that have given all to the protection of Australians for over 100 years.

DEATH NOTICE STONE (nee Dodd) – Kathleen Veronica Born 25th May 1939.

Passed away peacefully on 3rd April 2022.

Loved Mum of Michael & Linda, Mark (dec) & Vicki, Gary & Heather, Leanne & Brett and Amanda and their families.

Adored Nan of Tate, Bradley, Seton (Freddy), Tayla (Floss), Lucy, Charlotte, Jack and Oscar.

Besotted Great Grandmother of “Henry Mark”.

Daughter of William (Paddy) and Ellen Dodd (both dec).

Loved Sister of Maureen (dec), Geoff (dec), Barry and Debbie (dec).

No time would have been the right time to say goodbye.

We are broken hearted.

RIP MUM/NAN

Easter Sunday Mass 17th April 2022 8.30 am

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for LAURELS EDUCATION AND TRAINING INC 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh On Wednesday, 5th May, 2022 commencing at 6.00 p.m.

Board Members Wanted Community minded persons interested in assisting to support this valuable community owned education facility are encouraged to contact the office on 5367 1061 to request a nomination form.

As the restrictions have been lifted, the Bacchus Marsh RSL Sub-Branch Inc would like to advise all Bacchus Marsh, and surrounding districts residents that this year the RSL will be conducting both a traditional Dawn Service and wreath laying ceremony, followed by a Traditional March.

The Dawn Service and wreath laying ceremonies will commence at 05:45 hours sharp, on the Village Green (Which is located next to the Bacchus Marsh RSL.) At the conclusion of the Dawn service a Gun Fire Breakfast will be provided by the SES outside the Public Hall.

All current and ex serving personnel, as well as those who would like to March, and honour their serving or fallen family members, are invited to form up at the Bacchus Marsh Hospital car park at 09:30 hours.

At approximately 10:15 hours the March will proceed left from the car park, down Grant Street, then, turn right into Main Street. The March will then conclude back at the Village Green.

At the conclusion of the March, all current serving, and ex serving Military personnel and partners are invited and welcome in the RSL’s “Dugout” for finger food, refreshments including tea and coffee, drinks at bar prices, and the traditional “two up”.

The traditional ANZAC tokens will be sold at two locations in Bacchus Marsh, being the newsagency in Main Street and the Village Shopping Centre.

Volunteers will be selling from Tuesday 19th April until Saturday 23rd April 2022 from 10:00am until 4:00pm.

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The Moorabool News – 12 April, 2022 Page 19

Bacchus Marsh Netball Association Results – Week ending Sunday 10 April JUNIORS Section 1 Diamonds 34 def The Suns 7 Vultures 17 def Phoenix 9

83.0 millimetres 179.2 millimetres

Super Start 20 def Hunters 16 Section 2

March 2021 rainfall 73.2 millimetres Total at same time last year 278.8 millimetres

Diamonds jnr 8 def Mustangs 0 Hotshots 20 def Lightening 3 Section 3 Flamingoes 21 def Maltesers 1 Minties 14 def Smarties 2 SENIORS

Pykes Creek Reservoir

Clovers 20 def Devils 15 Story Tellers 34 def Always Wine-ing 33

The dam and reservoir are located on a tributary of the Werribee River and impound 22,119 ML of water when full, as seen in the picture above

Sparkles 38 def Storm 31 Strike 10 def BMW 0

Western Water Report Reservoir levels Pykes Creek Reservoir at 31 March 2022 86.0% Water level this time last year 89.0%

Ballan Golf Club

Results - Week ending Saturday 9 April Wednesday – Stableford

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A GRADE

Ballarat Football/Netball League

Winner - Ben Gilbert (14) 42 points.

Ballarat Netball League

SENIOR NETBALL

R/up - Anthony Moore (6) 35 points.

Results – Round 1

B GRADE

Senior Netball – Results Round 1

Club Bacchus Marsh Ballarat Nth Ballarat Sunbury Sebastopol Darley Lake Wendouree Redan Melton South Melton Bye - East Point

A 25 46 38 42 -

B 25 60 38 16 29 59 60 23

C 22 49 31 40 -

D 12 36 56 11 29 34 34 21

19&U 14 43 58 5 33 28 -

E 15 26 32 9 31 13

Winner - Andrew Carton (16) 37 points.

R/up - Peter Cox (21) 36 points on c/b Kev Lockman & Pat Clifford.

NTPs - 12th Hugh Miller, 15th John Fitzgerald.

Magpies - 14th Don Wickson, 18th John McLeod.

Balls (5), Cut-off 36 points Ben Gilbert, Andrew Carton, Peter Cox, Kev Lockman, Pat Clifford.

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Sport

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Nice season opener Darley Football Club - By Todd Whelan Darley’s six-point win on the road against finals aspirant Sebastopol was one for the players and the fans especially, while new Coach Dan Jordan opted the ‘lid on’ measured approach in the aftermath.

“We did some good things today,” Jordan said “It gives us something to work with going forward.”

“While I’m really happy for the players and the club to chalk up that early win, our journey has just begun,” he said.

Son of a gun youngster Mace Cousins donning his father’s number 14 guernsey from a bygone era was named best for the Devils in a real confidence boost for the former Western Jet. Jack Bewley continued his recent run of form out of the recent practice match against Rowville, to feature among the better players while older brother Brett (two goals), gave Devils fans a taste of what’s to come with moments of pure class finishing and penetration by foot. The former Fremantle Docker and his hard working mid offsider Luther Baker were ‘off the charts’ in the opening half according to Sebastopol coach Michael Searle who left for a whirlwind round family trip to the UK on Sunday.

“We were pretty poor early, our disposal really let us down,” Searle said.

“Even without the ball, we couldn’t contain Baker and (Brett) Bewley.

“There influence was significant and we tried to address the issue at half time.”

According to Searle the Devils early pressure was solid and triggered indecision that led to costly turnovers.

“Even when we thought we were away, the boys were all too consumed by perceived pressure.

“It wasn’t our finest hour,” he said.

The Devils kicked with the aid of a four goal breeze in the opening term to have the home side reeling 30 points in arrears. Despite being outscored in the second stanza, the Devils were able to add two crucial goals into the breeze as the Burra’s failed to fully capitilise to the scoring end. When the margin stretched to 38 at the final change, the script writers went to work - leading with the Devils impending upset win over Sebas.

Despite the score getting a little too close for comfort, the Devils hung on to sing the song in full voice. It’d been a while.

Devil’s coach Dan Jordan told “The Presser” on Wednesday night ahead of Round one that regardless of the result, it will be all part of a greater journey, applying the old adage that “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

The Devils 1-0 start, implies that at least some of the foundation has been laid.

WHAT THE COACHES SAID Where was the game WON/LOST? SEARLE (Sebastopol): The first quarter.

JORDAN (Darley): Our pressure was good early without getting carried away.

Devil Brett Bewley, who had two majors, was dominant across mid-field.

Photo: ALISTAIR FINLAY

Rate your DEFENCE SEARLE - Our backs were good. We managed to contain Rodda but he was still important for them getting the ball to ground. JORDAN - Solid. This was our highest rated line for the day.

Rate your MIDFIELD SEARLE - Struggled. Baker especially, and (Brett) Bewley got away from us. We were okay after half time. JORDAN - Okay. Our connection will improve with more footy.

Rate your FORWARDS: SEARLE - They were our weakest of the three lines. JORDAN - A work in progress

FINAL SCORES Sebastopol - 0.0-0, 3.5-23, 4.9-33, 9.12-66 lost Darley - 4.6-30, 6.7-43, 10.11-71, 10.12-72 DARLEY: BEST - M. Cousins, S. Page, J. Bewley, L. Baker, B. Bewley, M. Brett.

GOALS - J. Cadman 2, B. Bewley, T. Angwin 1, J. Ancrum, N. Rodda, A. Azzopardi, S. Page, W. Johnson.

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Cobras clip Swans wings Bacchus Marsh Football Club - By Todd Whelan Bacchus Marsh have given their fans a reason to hope in 2022 after a nail-biting two point win over Ballarat at Maddingley Park.

The Cobras led at every change to hold off a late charge from the ‘never say die’ Swans who booted the last four goals of the game to have the big crowd on the edge of their seats. Narrow margins can be heart breaking but even the diehard Swans fan wouldn’t begrudge the Cobras for banking the points. Without ball magnet NIck Stuhldrier (Port Melbourne VFL duties), the Cobras needed to find a way to get it done and silence the spruikers, talking up big things for the Swans in ‘22. Full credit to the Cobras while the margin and inferior shots on goal numbers suggest otherwise, they really did give the Swans a lesson executing the fundamentals of the game.

Newcomers Shane Robinson and Jack Williams impressed across half back and were exceptional by foot, especially into the breeze. In stark contrast the Swans effectiveness on the rebound was often indecisive, poorly weighted and/or ill directed. While it was never their intention, it was comical on occasions.

The Swans woes didn’t improve in front of goal either with key misses from their ‘top end’ namely Aiden Domic and Bailey Van de Heuvel inside 15 metres. There was something just not right about the Swans for the most part, and they were made to pay the ultimate price in footy - getting beat.

Cobras Playing Coach Tom German led from the front accumulating numbers with frequent regularity over all parts of the ground and his pressure, his 1%’s never waned - his best on ground performance was capped in the second quarter with a team lifting goal from the 50 metre arc to give his boys some separation on the scoreboard heading into half time.

There were more encouraging signs to come out of the win for the Cobras. Captain Jake Owen (three goals) was terrific, took near double figure marks at either end when required - kicked truly in the big moments and was the pillar ‘+1’ in defence when the ship needed a steady. The outside run of wingman Michael Culliver was palpable especially in the first half, while youngsters Max Eastmure, Jack Parente and

the Porter brothers did some good things.

Daniel Veldon celebrated his 300th game in fine style and was given rapturous applause as he left the ground a proud winner on the shoulders of his peers. Among the appreciating was debutant William Cook. Given opportunities present, Cook could become the first to put his hand up and say “I could get used to this (winning) and follow in the steps of Veldon...... just 299 games to go.” Tick.

WHAT THE COACHES SAID Where was the game was won and lost?

GERMAN (B/Marsh) - It was a real team effort from the boys, it took every one of us. CARMODY (Ballarat) - Bacchus Marsh did the fundamentals better. We would have been lucky to pinch it although we had plenty of chances.

Rate your ‘forwards’ performance GERMAN - Worked hard. If we didn’t mark the ball we brought it to ground for our busy small forwards to have an impact CARMODY - Forwards lost structure and B/Marsh were able to drop off behind the ball.

Rate your ‘midfielders’ performance GERMAN - Good, we were much better without the ball this time (than last meet Rd1, 2021). CARMODY - competed hard but didn’t work back and assist the defenders.

Rate your ‘defenders’ performance...

GERMAN - Solid. We look a bit different ‘back’ than previous years - the connect will continue to improve.

CARMODY - Our backs were reactive all day and let B/ Marsh forwards dictate terms.

FINAL SCORES: Bacchus Marsh - 4.1-25, 7.3-45, 9.8-62, 11.10-76 defeated Ballarat - 1.5-11, 3.9-27, 7.11-53, 10.14-74 WHELAN’S BEST: B/Marsh - T. German, J. Owen, J. Robinson, J. Williams, M. Culliver Ballarat - N. Weightman, S. James, N. Swain, J. Drever, D. Kennedy, C. Prendergast.

GOALS: B/Marsh - J. Owen 3, A. Porter 2, M Culliver, D. Burton 1, R. Porter, A. Willetts, T. German Ballarat - A. Hooper 3.

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Dunnstown 10.23 (83) def Buninyong 5.8 (38)

Results – Round 1

Club 13&U 15&U 17&U Beaufort 6 4 15 Springbank 24 38 27 Bungaree 16 27 31 Rokewood 13 1 15 Creswick 14 2 6 Clunes 25 32 50 Dunnstown 7 22 18 Buninyong 14 22 22 Learmonth 4 23 23 Newlyn 9 21 25 Hepburn 4 41 55 Ballan 13 13 7 C’ham/Linton 27 16 19 Skipton 15 22 31 Daylesford 4 14 Gordon 27 26 Bye – Waubra * Dunnstown forfeit

C 12 41 26 24 33 40 18 64 18 25 42 24 9 41

B 11 31 40 25 20 52 33 15 11 39 28 23 3 67

A 18 58 35 47 30 45 0* 10 44 35 30 30 34 50 14 41

Central Highlands Football League Results - ROUND 1 SENIORS Beaufort 4.30 (27) lost Springbank 19.13 (127) Bungaree 10.10 (70) def R’wood/C’hap 8.11 (59) Creswick 15.8 (98) lost Clunes 18.14 (110) Hepburn 31.20 (206) def Ballan 1.3 (9) Daylesford 5.4 (34) lost Gordon 24.21 (165) Dunnstown 10.23 (83) def Buninyong 5.8 (38) Learmonth 13.9 (87) def Newlyn 7.9 (51) C’ham/Linton 4.6 (30) lost Skipton 14.12 (96) RESERVES Beaufort 0.8 (8) lost Springbank 11.7 (73) Bungaree 8.3 (51) def R’wood/C’hap 4.12 (36) Creswick 7.12 (54) def Clunes 2.2 (14) Hepburn 22.21 (153) def Ballan 6.1 (37) Daylesford 4.1 (25) lost Gordon 10.18 (78) Dunnstown 5.5 (35) lost Buninyong 7.10 (52) Learmonth 8.9 (57) def Newlyn 6.3 (39) C’ham/Linton 3.2 (30) lost Skipton 24.9 (153) UNDER 18 Beaufort 1.2 (8) lost Springbank 11.16 (82) Bungaree 5.9 (39) lost R’wood/C’hap 17.4 (106) Creswick v Clunes No result provided Hepburn 17.17 (119) def Ballan 1.2 (8) Daylesford 3.0 (18) lost Gordon 23.15 (153) Dunnstown 15.19 (109) def Buninyong 1.2 (8) Learmonth 3.0 (18) lost Newlyn 3.20 (20) C’ham/Linton 8.8 (56) def Skipton 7.11 (53) UNDER 15 Beaufort v Springbank Match cancelled Bungaree 14.12 (96) def R’wood C’hap 1.0 (6) Creswick v Clunes No result provided Hepburn 6.4 (40) drew Ballan 6.4 (40) Daylesford 8.14 (62) def Gordon 1.0 (6) Dunnstown 4.13 (37) lost Buninyong 8.9 (57) Learmonth 18.17 (125) def Newlyn 0.0 (0) C’ham/Linton 1.3 (9) lost Skipton 14.14 (98)

Ballarat Football League Results – Round 1 SENIORS Bacchus Marsh 11.10 76 def Ballarat 10.14 74 Melton South 9.6 60 lost Melton 21.14 140 North Ballarat 13.15 93 def Sunbury 10.5 65 Sebastopol 9.12 66 lost Darley 10.12 72 Lake Wendouree v Redan Bye – East Point RESERVES Bacchus Marsh 0.2 2 lost Ballarat 22.20 152 Melton South 4.7 31 lost Melton 19.14 128 North Ballarat 4.13 lost Sunbury 8.9 57 Sebastopol 17.18 def Darley 4.9 33 Lake Wendouree v Redan Bye – East Point Under 19s Bacchus Marsh 0.7 7 lost Ballarat 15.14 104 North Ballarat 24.19 154 def Sunbury 2.1 13 Sebastopol 7.8 50 lost Darley 12.5 77 Lake Wendouree v Redan Bye – East Point

Bomber Dominic Sliwa breaks out of his defensive 50.

Hang time: Connor Tangey from Dunnstown pulls down a big mark while Buninyong’s Lachlan Burbidge tried to hold on. Photos: ALISTAIR FINLAY (Times News Group)

Diamond rocks the Group 2 Classic

By John Dunne (HRV) Keith Cotchin left rival trainers to fight among the minor prizemoney when he landed an Alabar Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic Final double at Melton on Saturday night.

It was the Elmore-based Cotchin’s first metropolitan training double at Tabcorp Park, and he executed the feat with a couple of maiden performers Denny Rocks, courtesy of a brilliant drive by John Caldow, and Diamond Shooz.

Unsuccessful in 12 previous attempts, Denny Rocks appeared unlikely to break the drought when he was buried five back along the pegs heading into the back straight on the final occasion.

Caldow saved every inch of ground before easing into the running line with 700 metres to travel and the son of Rock N Roll Heaven gained Denny Rocks winning at Tabcorp Park. Photo: Stuart McCormick a saloon passage through the field before peeling four wide around the home turn.

Cotchin conceded the stars aligned for Denny Rocks, who finished sixth in his heat, after Spring Line was scratched from the $50,000 final.

“We were first emergency and then gained a run when Steve Duffy’s horse came out and then everything fell into place, getting a soft run along the pegs in a fast-run race and then John (Caldow) did the rest getting a great run through the field,” Cotchin said.

Purchased outside the sale ring by John Senior, Denny Rocks had been the medium of bad luck in several outings according to Cotchin.

“There have been excuses made for him not being driven right and probably not trained right,” he said.

“We always thought he was all right with a good turn of speed.”

Diamond Shooz (5) winning at Tabcorp Park. Photo: Stuart McCormick ••• Cotchin completed a Group 2 double when the well-backed Diamond Shooz speared to the lead and was never headed thereafter in the Alabar Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic Final for three-year-old fillies.

Diamond Shooz arrived at Cotchin’s place after being transferred from the NSW stables of James Rattray six weeks ago.

“James sent her down as she is Victorian bred and eligible for good races such as this,” he said.

Cotchin admitted his confidence level with the filly was significantly greater than his charge in the three-year-old colts final.

“I thought if she found the front without having to do too much work then she would be hard to beat,” he said.

“She has improved with each run since arriving and it was her first time in front, and she may have knocked off a bit over the last 100 metres.”

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

Enjoy the limelight through much of this week, but be sure to share the prestige where appropriate. Backing your ideas arrives from an unexpected source.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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

You have a knack of expressing your thoughts through an artistic medium. An independent friend becomes less isolated and more interested in your feelings and goals.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Education, both formal and informal is accented this week. Romance demands a more subtle approach, but in your career the focus is on promoting your skills and talents.

GEMINI—May 23-June 21

Romance springs forward and relationships generally thrive this week. A financial advisor may be hard to pin down. Moves, trips and correspondence may be subject to delay.

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ACROSS Alienation (12) Cause (6) Gambling place (6) Waves (archaic) (7) Grind (5) Pelts (5) Think (7) Drawing (6) Earnings (6) Abstainers (12)

NO. 9242

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DOWN Symbol (8) Flower (4) Unidentified (7) Fruit (5) Private (8) Daze (4) Elongate (8) Tree (8) Temptress (7) Fire (5) Bird (4) Unfriendly (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 7. Besides being doubly superior to (4,3,5). 8. Paint book for children (6). 9. Understand the gun is to be given to the woman (6). 10. Long to know about the room (7).

12. Music that hath charm. oddly enough (5). 15.

Stretches backwards and breaks (5). 16. Such power as proves useful in the long run (7). 18. Does it complain that people are always shooting at it? (6). 20. Song about the man who would a-wandering go (6). 22. Pyjama trousers? (8-4).

DOWN 1. Dislike one of the renderings (8). 2. Spruce you prune a little (4). 3. An angry horse and a real humdinger it is!

(7). 4. Mountains to which people go to shoot (5). 5.

Perverse or just the opposite (8). 6. He sounds like a girl - it’s hereditary in the family (4). 11. The prisoner is fitting in better (8). 13. Opposed to a border get together (8). 14. Within seconds, teach one the music (7). 17.

Retains for ever (5). 19. Was rebellious as a girl (4). 21.

Ice-cream: a cornet is the wrong answer! (4).

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Estrangement. 8, Reason. 9, Casino. 10, Billows. 12, Gnash. 15, Skins. 16, Reflect. 18, Sketch.

20, Income. 22, Teetotallers.

Down - 1, Asterisk. 2, Iris. 3, Unknown. 4, Peach. 5, Personal. 6, Stun. 11, Lengthen. 13, Sycamore. 14, Delilah. 17, Shoot. 19, Kite. 21, Cold.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Over and over. 8, Primer. 9, Gat-her. 10, Kitch-en. 12, March (anag.). 15, Snaps (rev.). 16, Staying (power). 18, Grouse. 20, An-the-m. 22, Sleeping bags.

Down - 1, A-version. 2, Trim. 3, Snorter. 4, Range. 5, Contrary. 6, Gene (Jean). 11, C-apt-ured. 13, Con-verge.

14, S-train-s. 17, (for) Keeps. 19, Rose. 21, Tub-a.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9241

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.

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,

CANCER—June 22-July 22 A thorough investigation is necessary before you make a major job or social commitment. An Aries or Leo may be stepping into the friendship picture. A family related decision may be overturned.

LEO—July 23-August 22

Enjoy the limelight through much of this week, but be sure to share the prestige where appropriate. Backing your ideas arrives from an unexpected source.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Yours is the voice of authority at work and in the community. This is a good time for speaking your mind.

In personal relationships, however, the key is to be a good listener.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 An ambitious streak surfaces and you may find yourself concluding more than one key project. With creativity and empathy, you can solve a lingering friendship problem.

SUDOKU

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

NUMBER GAME Investigation is the keyword this week. Dig deeply and

secure all the facts before drawing to conclusions or making announcements.

A more adventurous approach ANSWER BELOW to work may yield big results.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Loved ones tend to exaggerate, so take their promises with more than a grain of salt. Experimentation can lead to an important discovery. A self indulgent streak may surface on the weekend.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

This a great week for business trips, family reunions and legal matters. The key in all areas is to do some advance planning. A career obstacle should be ignored.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Is is important to be frank so long as you are not blunt.

Make a point of rehearsing your critical remarks throughout the week. Bargain hunting may be favourable through the weekend.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 An extravagant streak surfaces towards the weekend. You might decide it’s time to give yourself a treat. At home or work, people listen to your ideas more closely than you think.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are extremely sensitive to the feelings of loved ones.

You are highly adaptable and are known to live in a private dream world. A conscious effort to become more assertive but no less charming can help you progress along the career and romantic paths.

Yours is the voice of authority at work and in the community. This is a good time for speaking your mind.

In personal relationships, however, the key is to be a good listener.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 An ambitious streak surfaces and you may find yourself concluding more than one key project. With creativity and empathy, you can solve a lingering friendship problem.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Investigation is the keyword this week. Dig deeply and secure all the facts before drawing to conclusions or making announcements. A more adventurous approach to work may yield big results.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Loved ones tend to exaggerate, so take their promises with more than a grain of salt. Experimentation can lead to an important discovery. A self indulgent streak may surface on the weekend.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

This a great week for business trips, family reunions and legal matters. The key in all areas is to do some advance planning. A career obstacle should be ignored.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Is is important to be frank so long as you are not blunt.

Make a point of rehearsing your critical remarks throughout the week. Bargain hunting may be favourable through the weekend.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 An extravagant streak surfaces towards the weekend. You might decide it’s time to give yourself a treat. At home or work, people listen to your ideas more closely than you think.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are extremely sensitive to the feelings of loved ones.

You are highly adaptable and are known to live in a private dream world. A conscious effort to become more assertive but no less charming can help you progress along the career and romantic paths.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9242

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