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Fundraising continues for a striking new monument to honour Bacchus Marsh’s veterans, including a High Tea to be held this month. The Resting Poppy Memorial Project was established nearly three years ago, to find a way to fittingly honour Bacchus Marsh’s 462 WWI soldiers, many of whom are not memorialised in the Avenue of Honour. When fully funded, a “vibrant, monolithic, abstract bronze and plaque installation” will be built, with name plaques of those 462 diggers who served within the local community. Secretary of the Bacchus Marsh RSL, Carl Wright, told the Moorabool News that the Resting Poppy would be a fantastic way to recognise the sacrifices made by the area’s veterans. “World War I is but one story we have to tell. Veterans of subsequent wars are feeling, more keenly since the pandemic began, that they need recognition. For this reason, the project has expanded to include veterans of subsequent wars,” Mr Wright said.
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“We are passionate about remembering and ensuring current and future populations remember those that served, not only in World War I but in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, to name but a few.” At the time of writing, the Bacchus Marsh RSL has raised $61,000 for the Resting Poppy Memorial Project, and has also applied for a $300,000 grant from Creative Arts Victoria, with a decision due in late February. Avenue of Honour postcards are on sale in 18 businesses around town, with proceeds going towards the project.
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Come along and enjoy some sandwiches, savouries, slices, pastries, and Devonshire tea, while contributing to a great cause at the same time. A sausage sizzle at the RSL is also planned for late February, if COVID conditions permit. The RSL also thanks Moorabool Shire Council, Bacchus Marsh Community Bank, Bacchus Marsh Grammar and the Village Shopping Centre for being major sponsors of the project, and the RSL craft ladies, who have made items to sell to raise funds.
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The world’s biggest Ronaldson Tippett machinery museum is hosting its annual rally this weekend, and it’s located in Ballan. The Ballan District Vintage Machinery and Vehicle Club will run its 35th ‘Great Vintage Rally’ on Sunday 20 February, and there’s a wide range of things to see and do. From vintage engines, classic cars and motorbikes, sheep shearing demos, beautiful handcrafts along with stallholder displays and more, there will be something at the Rally for kids and adults alike at the Old Ballan Racecourse. And of course, the famous vintage tractor pull will be on again, with an assortment of tractors competing to see which has the most grunt, pulling a huge trailer with a water barrel on it.
President of the Club, Perc Robinson, said they were proud of its collection, and the work that had gone into it. “We’ve got about 160 members, ranging in ages from our youngest, Lucas, who’s 10…to our oldest member in his 90s. We’re basically a big men’s shed, we’re very active on Wednesdays,” Mr Robinson told the Moorabool News. “Our members are very enthusiastic and proud of our collection. Thousands of hours have been put into the collection and restoration, and there are lots more buildings out the back to come.” A faithfully restored Ronaldson Tippett tractor, believed to be from 1928, will also be on display for the first time. Club members Bill Buist and George Boyes spent 12 months restoring the tractor, which hadn’t been going for a decade. If not for the old-fashioned design, you wouldn’t know it was almost a century old.
“I’ve been working with tractors all my life. The steam box was all full of water and rust, I had to dismantle it and clear it out…had to renew all the panels and tin work. Had to make a cowl for the radiator too, that was missing,” Mr Buist said. “There was water in the two rear cylinders too, we cleaned it up and got it to turn over and run. It ran rather nicely actually, I was surprised. We made it really to look nice, rather than to be movable. “It’s been in the shed for about three years, just gathering dust, we spent a lot of work on it and now it’ll be on display.” Entry is free for kids, while adults can enter for just $10, and families for $20. Hot and cold food will be available for purchase on the day. The event will be held at the Ballan Racecourse Reserve, Racecourse Road, Ballan.
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et cetera.” back sales will be invested All proceeds from ticket , with the Carnival into the Blackwood community groups a range of community providing funds for Committee, Blackwood including the Crown Reserves Senior Citizens Club. Cricket Club, and Blackwood Blackwood the with worked Moorabool Shire Council to prepare a grant application Progress Association Recovery Fund – Regional through the Regional Development Victoria. in in receiving $30,000 The group was successful music will allow an all-day grant funding which into the evening, featuring event which will continue country old time, Irish, and rockabilly, bluegrass,
a small fee. the Martin Street and at Tickets will be sold from at 11 am. the parade to kick off gate from 10 am, with free for over 16, while entry is Tickets are $10 for those 10 am events will also start from under 16s. Woodchop Title for Hard Hitters. – including the Victorian on the day or have a general If you’d like to volunteer or progress@gmail.com, enquiry, contact blackwood Alice on 0481 706 179.
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There’s excitement brewing in and around Moorabool’s live music scene. The second of The Stage is Yours (Central Highlands) events is all set to go at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong on Sunday 10 April. The aptly named, ‘Vibes in the Vines’ will showcase a fabulous line-up of local, talented musicians, including solo artists and bands, performing across three stages. Several music workshops will also be on offer (included in the ticket price) held in amongst the barrels in the winery’s beautiful rooms. Visitors can meander their way around the different stages and workshops, listening to a wide variety of music genres: blues, folk, funk, Irish, originals and covers from the 1950’s
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A day on the vineyard through to today. Artists include, Andrew Borg, Breckin, Five O’clock Charlie, Heartbeat, The Darlings Family Trust, Marty Luke & Bec Peel, Rock ‘n Co, Salty Dog, Scott McCallum, Sharyn Jury & the Mellow Men, The Old Married Couple, Trunk and Wicked Grin. The free workshops offer participants opportunity to learn more about Cigar Box Guitars (with ‘Salty Dog’, Steve Plater) Vocal Improv (with ‘Breckin’s’, Hetty McMarsh) Ukulele (with Gordon Ukestra’s, Tony Warby) and a Guitar Seminar (with ‘Hooked on Music’s’, Andrew Borg). The Vibes in the Vines event is a wonderful opportunity for local musicians to get back into the (ahem) swing of things, as well as a chance for the community to get out and visit a beautiful local venue, enjoy great food and wine and listen to some excellent music.
Tickets for Vibes in the Vines are great value for money at just $15 adults, $5 kids 5-14 (under 5s free) and all-day parking at $5 (cash only). Gates open at 11am and dogs are allowed on a leash. There will be food vans (pre-orders available for some) and of course, quality St Anne’s wine and tastings at their Cellar Door. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Facebook at, The Stage is Yours, Central Highlands, or St Anne’s Winery Myrniong, or go to: Trybooking.com - The Stage is Yours - Vibes in the Vines. ‘The Stage is Yours, Central Highlands’ formed a Working Group, which was successful in securing a $3,000 community grant from Moorabool Shire Council to host a series of live gigs around Moorabool.
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“We look forward to the build of this facility, it’s welldeserved and it’s a great commitment by Moorabool Council and the State Government,” he added. Cr Sullivan said the development would build a “premier sports precinct that will benefit the whole Shire and beyond”. “The stadium being built here today will provide four new indoor courts, as part of a major new sports and recreation precinct, and will enable existing sports expand, ensuring a greater to number of residents can participate in various levels of competition,” he said. Premier Daniel Andrews was joined by local MPs Steve McGhie (Melton) and Michaela Settle (Buninyong ) to turn the first sod, alongside Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan, Deputy Mayor Cr Tonia Dudzik, and Cr Moira Berry. Representatives from future users of the stadium, the Bacchus Marsh Basketball Association (BMBA) and Bacchus Marsh Netball Association (BMNA), also joined in the celebrations.
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“Those were the good times, when everythin g went well…we had a huge amount point while I was President. of riders, 120 at one I was lucky, we had good Committee and we a all worked well together, and oversaw a lot of changes.” Mr Closter says he never expected accolades for his voluntary roles – he helped solely to help young people have fun. “I love the Club, I got a lot of enjoyment out of my own daughters and other children. I’ve spent a lot of time with young people – my grandsons at junior cricket and football too, that sort of thing,” he said.
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It’s time … to say farewell By Lachlan Ellis After an incredible 18 years at the helm, Helen Tatchell, editor, and owner of the Moorabool News publication, is handing over the reins. “I’ve sold the newspaper and am stepping away completely from the role,” she said. “I would like everyone to know that the paper will be in very safe hands with new owner Warick Brown from the Times News Group. “It will be business as usual for the Times News Group as they will continue our community work; being an independent and locally-owned business with seven mastheads, they understand the importance that the community must still be connected.” Ms Tatchell said it has been quite an incredible journey. “I have seen a lot, heard a lot and printed a lot. Some not to the liking of a few. I never expected to be in the role for so long actually, one day just rolled into another really. “It has been an absolute pleasure to have been connected with the Moorabool community and the many loyal clients that have supported us over the time.” The journey started for Ms Tatchell with the Ballan News, a paid paper with a small circulation of around 600 each week, then the creation of Bacchus Marsh News, publishing on a Tuesday and a Thursday respectively. “I was probably working close to 80
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“Moorabool has been a bigger part in me”. “I feel I really do need to thank the community and organisations so, I invite everyone to join me at St Annes Vineyard on Thursday 26 May, from 2-4pm, to share in a free afternoon tea and refreshments. All are welcome.” Mr Brown will officially take over the business on Wednesday 1 June with Ms Tatchell assisting with a 30-day transition. Bookings for the afternoon tea can be made at https://www.trybooking. com/BZFOV or enquiries to 0437 96 00 85.
Warick Brown is the Managing Director of the Times News Group, and he explains his decision to purchase the Moorabool News. “Extending our community news coverage to the Moorabool region has always been part of our thoughts,” he said. “It will be a great opportunity for us to represent the voice of the community, keep them well informed and continue our focus of ‘what’s good about where we live.’” Along with their other printed newspaper mastheads Ballarat Times, Bendigo Times, Golden Plains Times, Geelong Times, Surf Coast Times, Armstrong Creek Times and Bellarine Times, Mr Brown said the Moorabool News will provide another fantastic community focused print masthead. “But it will also extend our audience reach and engagement in the digital and social space. We will offer this community free hyper local content they can consume … how they want, and when they want.” Mr Brown said he wishes Ms Tatchell all the very best. “I also congratulate Helen for passing on the legacy to the region that she has.” The Times News Group is an independent organisation and locally owned and operated, mirroring the Moorabool News operation.
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Deal wasn’t set in concrete By Lachlan Ellis A Beremboke man is wanting to warn the community to be careful about paying out large monetary deposits on projects, after he was ripped off thousands of dollars. Jody Smallacombe employed a local Ballan concreter to do some work at his rural property in January, and said he was pressured into paying a deposit of around $5,000. Not long after paying the deposit, Mr Smallacombe said the concreter stopped coming to work at the property, and wouldn’t answer calls or text messages about when he would return to finish the job. “I needed some concrete pads put down, quite large, 4.4 metres in diameter, for water tanks to go on. I rang some different concreters up and ended up settling with probably the worst one I could’ve employed,” Mr Smallacombe told the Moorabool News. “He started hounding me for half the deposit money...the job was worth about $11,500 all up. He kept on hounding me all the time, saying things like ‘you need to book in, I’ve got a lot of work on’…I said to my wife, ‘what do you think?’ and she said ‘he seems alright, we’ll go along with him’. I ended up transferring $5,000 into his account. “As soon as he’s got the $5,000, I didn’t hear from him for two weeks. I sent about 20 text messages, I rang lots of times, didn’t get any response at all… as soon as he got the money, he just dropped me like a hot scone.” Weeks went by without a response, and Mr Smallacombe contacted the police, who then called the concreter
Jody Smallacombe at two of the three concrete pads now completed by another concreter after losing more than $2000 to a local concreter, who “took my money and ran”. Photo – Helen Tatchell for an explanation. “He was all apologetic, had all the excuses under the sun…the copper asked him if he was going to do the job. That afternoon, straight away the concreter rang me and said sorry, and that he’d come around that weekend,” Mr Smallacombe said. “He rocks up on the Sunday with some reo mesh that goes in the concrete. He dug some holes with an excavator, went away and said he’d be back that week. He didn’t come back, two weeks passed, still nothing…I sent 20 text messages again, no response once again. “One day he showed up with four blokes, made a bigger mess and dropped some gravel, and then walked
off without telling me where they were going…that was the last time he was on the property.” The Moorabool News contacted the concreter for comment however he declined. In the end, Mr Smallacombe had to hire another concreter, who thankfully did a much better job and fixed the original concreter’s mess. “What this guy’s doing gives all concreters a bad name in the area. The guy I got to fix the job couldn’t be nicer, he was a really good bloke, he came when he said he would,” he said. Local police were also contacted for comment but declined to comment on the matter as “it is a civil matter”.
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A ton of car parks planned By Lachlan Ellis Council has applauded the announcement of up to $1 million from the State Government, to establish 100 new car parking spaces at Maddingley Park. Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan welcomed Minister for Regional Development, Mary-Anne Thomas, and local State Members Steve McGhie (Melton) and Michaela Settle (Buninyong), to the site at Taverner Street on Wednesday 27 April. Funding through the Regional Car Parks Fund (RCPF), the free car parks will be located close to the park, existing sporting facilities, the railway station, and the $15 million Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) site – which is currently undergoing construction for Stage One, an indoor sports stadium. Mary-Anne Thomas said the new car parks would help relieve parking pressure, and improve access to facilities in the rapidly growing Bacchus Marsh area. “I always welcome the opportunity to work with Moorabool Shire, and to deliver for this fast-growing community. We will also be delivering fully accessible car parks, ensuring that we are growing access for all of our community members,” Ms Thomas said. “Our government is committed to ensuring we’re getting more regional Victorians
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moving more easily, getting where they need to go. Especially after COVID, we want to make sure people can get out and about, be part of their communities, shop local, and catch up with friends and family.” Mayor Sullivan thanked Ms Thomas for the
funding, and emphasised the necessity of extra car parks in Bacchus Marsh. “The redevelopment of this site does necessitate more car parking…there are also residential developments around here, we don’t want to intrude on their wellbeing
Dear Editor, I once thought that councillors represented the community and voted accordingly. Two letters in the Moorabool News (19 April 2022) particularly highlighted that fallacy. (a) I agree with Kate Sharkey, Balliang that pretend community, independent reviews, are ignored by council and not taken into account. (b) T hat Council finally voted for the tip tickets to be provided again and admitting that the community has wanted them for years is indicative. All we ever hear is ‘HOT AIR’ debates and excuses. All covered under the saying ‘There are lies, damn lies and statistics’. Everyone knows that council is the cause of the rubbish problems and that they then dare to complain about it. Rubbish is rubbish and every little bit that gets to the tip helps.
with people parking outside their properties. To provide for car parking here is a great incentive,” he said. “Bacchus Marsh is one of the fastest growing towns in regional Victoria. The provision of additional parking will service the schools, the train station, and the Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre, which will be out there to the east. “We thank the State Government for their support to transforming an area which is set to become even more popular with families, once the first stage of MARC opens in 2023.” Steve McGhie MP (Member for Melton) said the car parks would be a vital part of the evolving plans for the area. “This is really about the long-term planning for this precinct, it’s going to be an enormous precinct for Bacchus Marsh and the Moorabool people, with the sporting facilities that will be here, and the residential development across the road,” he said. “This is a fantastic planscape for Bacchus Marsh, and the car parks I think will be welcome and needed.” Moorabool’s population is expected to grow 25 per cent by 2031, from 36,000 to 48,000 people – with the bulk of that population in Bacchus Marsh. Construction on the car parks is expected to start in the next couple of months, with completion due by the end of the year.
Of course, not everyone used their tickets because they had no way to get the rubbish there. Tip vouchers coupled with annual rubbish collections kept the shire much cleaner than today. Other councils still have annual rubbish collections, and we still should have too. Councillors are supposed to be representing the community, but it is obvious that they don’t. Vote correctly for those who clearly represent you at the next election. Personally, I would like to go back to volunteers councillors who weren’t salaried and gave much better community service, at far less cost and with far better real representation. Barry Riley Ballan
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Commonly known as ‘spud country’, it is now turning green with a Ballan agronomist putting his theory into practice, after buying a property in Bolwarrah to grow potatoes and greens with a focus on sustainability. Stuart Grigg purchased 160 acres of land in Bolwarrah with wife Kate last March, and though the area is certainly known for farming, Mr Grigg has a unique take on it. “We’re challenging the norm, we want to bring a lot of employment to the area. This is a fairly manual crop, so we’ve got 6, 7, 8 people harvesting this crop, two to four days a week. We harvest over a 13-week period as well,” he told the Moorabool News. “One of my focuses is around sustainability, and being able to produce a crop in an environmentally sustainable way. We use a lot of what’s called integrated pest management practice, where we try to look after beneficial insects to take
care of pests, and minimise our interaction with pests, and our impact on the soil.”
veggie production, so it was about time to put what I preach into practice I suppose,” he said.
Having grown up around farms – Ballan is “the most urban place I’ve lived”, Mr Grigg says – returning to his roots has been something of a dream.
“The property was a bluegum plantation about four years ago. It was so rough – rocks, sticks, crap everywhere … the roughest farm you could find. It was 12 months and two days after we bought the place that we started picking broccoli … it’s a crop with not too many inputs, that I know very well.
“We’d been looking for a property north of the highway, close to the bush, something that was usable in terms of the acreage as well. Something we could turn into a horticultural operation,” he said. “We sold our house in Ballan to buy the farm, and I suppose buy our dream and get out of town. I’ve grown up on farms … I’m a little bit like a caged animal I suppose.” Mr Grigg studied horticultural science and container production at university, going from growing roses, to hops and tobacco, and then to veggies, which he said was his passion. “Broccoli was sort of a later part of the equation after we got everything else sorted … I’m an agronomist working in
“To turn the farm around in such a short time has been phenomenal…we’ve got to thank the people that have supported us, we’ve had a huge amount of support from veggie growers that I work with around the state, and the team at Fresh Leaf in Werribee, they’ve been fantastic as well.” The Griggs’ broccoli is sold to Coles via Fresh Leaf, and Mr Griggs says it’s “probably the biggest and heaviest broccoli you’ll ever see”. Their latest crop was planted in March and is due for harvest in May/June.
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Another step forward By Lachlan Ellis Councillors, community members and local State MPs have celebrated the next stage of upgrades at a local reserve. Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan, Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle, and Member for Melton Steve McGhie all donned hard hats and high-vis vests to mark the occasion of turning the first sod, with the State Government committing $4 million for the Stage 2 of improvements at the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve (BMRRR). The $4 million funding package from the State Government’s ‘Community Sports Infrastructure and Stimulus Program’ and ‘World Game Facilities Fund’ will complement the $8.04 million Council has provided for Stage 2. Mayor Cr Sullivan was joined in thanking the State Government for its contribution by Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club President David Kraljik, and Bacchus Marsh Soccer Club President Liam Kiely. “The development of this particular precinct has been underway for some time, and we’re now working towards a completion of the project in mid-2023. This bears the fruit of all the hard work done in this collaboration [between Council and the State Government],” Cr Sullivan said. “On behalf of the Cricket Club, I’d like to thank the Victorian Government and Moorabool Shire Council. It’s a fantastic development, Liam and I have been talking about it for a good while, it’s well overdue in the Shire. What we see as being particularly fantastic is having three ovals to be able to use for playing and training on Saturdays and Sundays, all lit as well,” Mr Kraljik said. “For us, it’s about creating a home for our club – we’ve been spread out across the Shire since the inception of the club ten years ago. This year is the first year we’ve had everyone training here, and the atmosphere at the club is great,” Mr Kiely added. Ms Settle said she was proud to help provide funding for the project, with grassroots sporting clubs such as the Bulls and the Scorpions forming “the heart of local communities”.
Moorabool Mayor Tom Sullivan joined with MPs Michaela Settle and Steve McGhie to turn the first sod with user group members, (L-R) Mike Fitzpatrick from TurfOne, BM Cricket Club Pres David Kraljik, BM Soccer Club Pres Liam Kiely, and BM Cricket Club players Bradley Croxford and Luca Kraljik. Photo – Lachlan Ellis “I’m delighted that we continue to fund community sport… to the Cricket Club, the Football Netball Clubs, and the Soccer Club that will use these facilities, the commitment [by the State Government and Council] is much more than money,” she said. “It’s about having great services and great facilities, so that they can really be a part of the community, and provide a place for young people to come.” Local cricket, soccer, netball, and tennis are all set to
benefit from the upgrades, which will see two permanent soccer pitches, a central cricket pitch, perimeter fencing, sport lighting, coaches’ boxes, a pavilion, a new entry road to access the new facilities, car parking for more than 300 cars, an all-abilities play space near the new pavilion, and landscape works delivered. The works will be completed by sports construction specialists TurfOne, and are expected to directly generate 11 jobs.
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The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project will bring cheaper, cleaner renewable energy to Victorians. It’s a simple, powerful goal with several key drivers: Transport energy from where it is generated Western Victoria is blessed with some of the best resources in Australia to create wind and solargenerated electricity. But the existing transmission network was never designed to collect renewable energy from the West of the State. The transmission network is currently set up to collect coal-fired power from the Latrobe Valley . This project will unlock that locally-generated renewable electricity for all Victorians. Help meet emissions targets The vast majority of Australians have made it clear they want Australia to do its part in keeping global temperatures down and that means cutting carbon emissions as soon as possible so we achieve the national target of net zero by 2050. This project will help achieve that by fast-tracking clean electricity. Ensure energy reliability and keep power bills down Over the past 12 months it has been announced that a significant amount of the coal-fired electricity generators in the Latrobe Valley that Victoria relies on will be shutting down faster than planned, so there
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is real pressure on the State to make sure renewable electricity from the Western renewables link fills the gap to stop power bills soaring and to ensure we keep the lights on. This is a race. With many coal stations set to retire by 2030-40 - some even sooner - it really isn’t that far away. Especially when it can take around 10 years to build new infrastructure that will connect renewable generators to the grid in Victoria to keep the power flowing to homes and businesses. But the good news is that planning for the 190km Western renewables link is well advanced. Projects like this renewable link will help Victoria achieve our renewable goals. This project alone will power half a million Victorian homes with clean energy, employ 300 people during construction and unlock billions in investment across the local region through new renewable projects, creating a pipeline of jobs for years to come as well as new industries for the region to support the renewable sector.
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Have Have Your Your Say: Say: • Statutory Planning Officer Female Friendly Strategy Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Female Friendly Strategy Full-Time Permanent – Based at Darley Public Mee�ng Planning • SQL Developer/Administrator Planning Permit Permit Full-Time Fixed-Term – Based at Darley Employment Order pursuant Applica� ons closemade on Sunday 15 May 2022.to Order made pursuant to sec�on sec�on 25 25 of of the the domes�c animals act 1994 All details available from the website: domes�c animals act moorabool.vic.gov.au/careers 1994 Tenders Changes to Waste Changes toSay: Waste Service Service -- Easter Easter Have Your Maddingley Planning Study Consulta� Western Zone – Northern Collec�on North WesternFriendly Zone – Northern Collec�on --on North Female Strategy of Old Melbourne Road Councilof has recently completed the Maddingley Old Melbourne Road Planning Study. The planning study provides the strategic founda�on for changes to the Moorabool Planning Permit Planning Scheme that will guide future land use and development within the study area and within Grants separa�on distances to industrial uses. Community Community Grants ProjectOrder informa�made on: pursuant to sec�on 25 of the The Maddingley Planning Study and a Summary Brochure can be viewed at: domes�c animals act 1994 • Council’s website at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au. Click on ‘Community
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We’re hos�ng two workshops on how to make na�ve solitary bee hotels! So whatEmployment exactly is a bee hotel? There are over 1600 species of bee in Australia, and most of them are solitary. That means they don’t live in hives but lay their eggs in small gaps in trees, reeds, and the ground. Tenders These bee hotels are made out of repurposed plas�c bo�les and debris from plants, giving na�ve solitary bees a safe place to live. This is especially important as Moorabool’s natural environment con�nues to recover from Have Your Say: last year’s major storms. Female Friendly Strategy Na�ve bees are extremely important to our ecosystem - they pollinate na�ve plants, many of which can’t be pollinated by introduced bees. Planning Permit We’re holding two workshops in May so you can learn how to construct these bee hotels! All ages are pursuant welcome to to sec�on 25 of the Order made par�cipate in this family-friendly event. Council Mee�ng domes�c animals act 1994 Workshop One Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Saturday 14 May to Waste Service - Easter Changes Commi�ee Mee�ng 1pm un� l 3pm
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Webinars concern powerline protesters
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By Lachlan Ellis A series of webinars regarding the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project (WVTNP), to be held in early May, have drawn scepticism from community groups protesting overhead plans for the project. Hosted by project planners AusNet, the three webinars willA start this week on Thursday 5 May, and Thursday 12 May, all from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. The WVTNP site lists the webinar topics as ‘Land Use and Planning’, ‘Environment Effects Statement (EES) Process’, and ‘General Q&A Panel’ respectively. A representative from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Impact Assessment Unit is scheduled to attend the EES process session, while a panel of AusNet project staff will attend the Q&A panel to answer questions. A spokesperson from AusNet Services said the webinars would complement “ongoing face-to-face meetings, community engagement and individual consultations”. “Experienced specialists, who have an understanding of working and farming under transmission lines and who work on the project, will head the sessions and be available to answer questions,” AusNet’s spokesperson told the Moorabool News. “We welcome and invite questions
Lucky escape from crash By Lachlan Ellis from the community about the project, understanding that attendance doesn’t necessarily indicate support for the project. Input from the community, local businesses and landholders has been critical and will continue to inform design and planning as we prepare the Environment Effects Statement for this project.” But Chair of the Moorabool and Central Highlands Power Alliance (MCHPA), Emma Muir – one of the spearheads of the campaign to get the powerlines put underground – is not convinced the sessions will ease the concerns of affected landowners. “I’m incredibly disappointed that after several communications with AusNet, they have refused to run any community meetings, which they assured us they would do. Why are these running online? They can access our properties, there’s no problems there…there’s no COVID restrictions stopping this, and yet they still choose to hide behind COVID restrictions and
not have something public,” Ms Muir said. “I think people are so over all this, we are so tired and don’t get straight answers from AusNet. If you feel the need to attend the webinars, you should…I’ll be attending, I’ll be asking the same questions I always ask and get no answers to.” Ms Muir believes AusNet is “just ticking a box” by holding the webinars. “I think it’s a cop out…we’re certainly concerned it could just be a one-way discussion. It’s interesting that they promoted the webinars on their Facebook page…they’ve never used their Facebook page before, and that’s part of the EES requirements,” she said. For more information on the WVTNP webinars and to register, visit www. westvictnp.com.au/news/register-forupcoming-community-q-a-webinars. The sessions will also be recorded and posted on the WVTNP website, for those who can’t attend.
Community Information Sessions Grampians disAbility Advocacy invites you to a community information session about the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The Disability Royal Commission is taking submissions up until December 31, 2022. Speakers from advocacy, legal services, counselling and the Royal Commission will be there.
Sessions will be held at Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre 13 Camp Street, Daylesford
on May 24th 2 - 4pm and
Bacchus Marsh Public Hall
207 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
on May 26th 2 - 4pm
Both sessions are free with afternoon tea provided and door prizes. Please register by phoning 1800 552 272 or via email admin@grampiansadvocacy.org.au - Please advise of any dietary or access requirements -
A young driver was lucky to escape a crash uninjured near Bungaree, which wrote off his car and also damaged a truck. A 22-year-old man from the Wallace area was travelling westbound on the Western Freeway near Bungaree, at around 8.15 pm on Thursday 28 April, when his Holden ute collided with the rear of a tray truck travelling in the same direction. Leading Senior Constable Chris Goyne from Ballan Police attended the scene, and said the young man was lucky to avoid injury. "We were extremely surprised to see that the male in the ute walk away from the collision unscathed. His vehicle is a write-off, and the truck was also towed. The Western Freeway was completely blocked for about an hour and a half [following the accident]," LSC Goyne told the Moorabool News. "Local fire brigades attended the scene, as did an ambulance, which conveyed the man to hospital for observation." LSC Goyne said driving conditions would only get more difficult as the colder months approach, and asked drivers to remain cautious when on the road. "Coming into winter, we do want people to be more vigilant on the roads. We don't want repeats of this incident,” he said. Wallace and Bungaree fire brigades, Ballarat police, Moorabool Highway patrol and an ambulance all attended the scene. The man will be charged on summons with careless driving.
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Ausnet deny trespassing By Lachlan Ellis The manager of a property has said Ausnet did not have permission to enter, yet Ausnet say they were not trespassing. – who’s telling fibs? Over a dozen members of the Moorabool and Central Highlands Power Alliance (MCHPA) gathered outside the Stone Hut Lane Ballan property, and told AusNet representatives who had arrived there that if they crossed the fence, they would be trespassing. Videos posted on the MCHPA Facebook page later in the day show the group of AusNet staff on the property, then leaving the property, escorted by police. The Moorabool News asked AusNet for their side of the story, and AusNet denied any trespassing took place. “AusNet Services project representatives attended a property in Ballan on Wednesday 20 April to conduct cultural heritage and ecology surveys. The landholder in this case was aware of the planned visit. There was no trespass involved. We undertook other surveys, without incident, at the same property last year,” an AusNet Services spokesperson said. “Survey work had commenced when residents from nearby properties arrived at the address. The safety of our staff is our priority, and the decision was made by the project team to contact the local police.” The spokesperson also said their representatives decided to leave the property and return at a later date, following discussions with the local police. However, that account contradicts those of the property’s manager, who maintains the property for landowner Forte Land, and said AusNet’s land access had been anything but “without incident”. “The first time they came there was before Christmas, and I flatly refused them entry. They defied me and cut the chain and went in. But what could I do, I don’t own the property. I didn’t try to physically remove them or anything like that, I just rang up the owners and told them what happened,” the
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have to get out’. They said they wouldn’t, and I told them the owners have contacted the police and their lawyers.” The AusNet representatives were then told by police to “fill in the hole they were digging” before being escorted out, the property manager said. “They refused to move until the police arrived. The police did their job, and I thought they did it very well. They asked them to pack up and get out,” he said. Whether Forte Land intends to respond to AusNet’s land access with legal action is unknown, but AusNet has regularly claimed the right to access properties under Section 93 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000.
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Timber towns “treated like fools”
By Lachlan Ellis
A timber industry association has slammed the State Government, after the revelation that a timber phase out had been signed off, but not disclosed, before the 2018 state election. Timber Towns Victoria (TTV) represents 10 Local Government Areas involved in the timber industry, including Moorabool, and TTV President Karen Stephens expressed her outrage in a media release earlier this month. The news was reported by the Weekly Times in a 6 April article titled ‘Timber secret: Premier Daniel Andrews opted to end native forest logging before 2018 election’, showing that Mr Andrews signed off on a 2030 target to phase the industry out on April 9, 2018. “The Premier then waited until November 6, 2019, to announce “all logging in native forests across the state (is) to stop by 2030”,” the Weekly Times reporter Peter Hunt wrote. That date is nearly 12 months after the state election, which was held on 24 November, 2018. Ms Stephens said the Premier had treated the forestry sector “like fools”.
“Furthermore, offering $100 prepaid EFTPOS cards to attend forums to gauge the view of focus groups on native timber harvesting, specifically across the marginal seats, is absolutely disgusting, and shows this government for what it truly is,” Mrs Stephens said. “The Victorian government knows the devasting flow-on impacts in small regional communities where there are limited alternative employment opportunities, low chance of re-skilling, and when 35 per cent of log sawmilling are sole income earner for their household.” Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan is one of Moorabool’s two representatives at TTV, and also serves as the group’s Treasurer. He said that while Moorabool was unlikely to be badly
affected by the native timber phase-out, the Shire stood in solidarity with those areas where the sector is more heavily relied on. “Some of the member councils, particularly the ones out in Gippsland where timber is a significant part of their economy…to have that sort of announcement made, and then hear that it was signed off before the election, that makes it very hard on those small communities,” Cr Sullivan told the Moorabool News. “There’s a lot of jobs there in that space, that’s where the frustration really comes from. And it’s been highlighted with what’s happening overseas, you really need to be selfsufficient as a nation in your own production of resources. “We’re going to continue using timber products, and I think we have to take a world of responsibility for maintenance of our own resources, and not just transfer a problem to third world countries, where logging is less regulated. That’s not a good outcome, is it?” Last May, TTV issued a call for the native timber phase-out to be reconsidered, with “2,500 people directly employed” and “thousands of indirect jobs” supported, adding almost $300 million value to regional communities.
Connecting and training young artists By Lachlan Ellis Young artists have been offered the opportunity to be trained, curate art events, connect with other artists and more, thanks to a free program being offered by Council. ‘Art Activation’ is a program offered by Moorabool Youth Services and FReeZA, and runs year-round, with fortnightly meetings held either online or in-person. A Moorabool Youth Services team member told the Moorabool News the program was a chance for young artists to connect, improve their craft, and get their work noticed. “Art Activation provides local young people an incredible opportunity to showcase their skills, explore a new art medium and become part of a community of young artists. As a member of Art Activation, young
people have the opportunity to plan workshops for other young people to experience various art forms all while accessing industry relevant training,” the team member said. “Young people involved in Art Activation are some of the key decision makers in all things planning and delivering of workshops, which also means young people can decide when the workshops are delivered.” The program was instigated by FReeZA, which is a committee of local youth that plans and delivers art and music events, and has also organised monthly art workshops in the past. It was FReeZA that realised there was a strong desire for local artists to have a platform for their voices to be heard, and their skills to be seen. For more information on the Art Activation program and to sign up, contact Moorabool Youth Services by calling 5366 7100, or emailing youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au.
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Fatality after crash
By Lachlan Ellis
A collision between two trucks in Mount Wallace is being investigated by police, with one of the drivers involved sadly passing away two days later. The two Moorabool Shire contractual rubbish trucks were driving together on the morning of Monday April 25, and it is alleged the driver of the rear truck was teaching the driver of the front truck about the collection route before the collision occurred. Visibility conditions on the morning were limited with thick fog in the area. Victoria Police asked anyone with information about the crash to come forward. “A truck has rear-ended a second truck on Mt WallaceBallark Road about 5.30am. The driver of the rear truck, a 69-year-old Melton South man, was cut from the vehicle and taken to hospital in a critical condition. The driver of the front truck, a 56-year-old Melton West man, was not injured,” a police spokesperson told the Moorabool News. “Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.” Ambulance Victoria (AV) confirmed that a man in his 60s was treated at the scene by paramedics with “life-threatening injuries”. “The man was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition,” a spokesperson for AV said. The 69-year-old man died on the night of Wednesday 27 April. In a statement from Moorabool Shire Council, they extended their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the truck driver who sadly passed away. The truck driver was an employee of Coy Waste, a local business contracted to provide waste collection services for the Shire. Waste collection services are being provided as normal by Coy Waste at this time, and residents will be informed should there be any interruptions to services. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner. WorkSafe Victoria is also investigating the incident that occurred 15-kilometres south of Ballan.
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Childcare centre approved for Ballan
By Lachlan Ellis
The development of a new childcare centre in Ballan has been unanimously approved by Council, with development to begin within two years of the permit being issued. The application to develop a childcare centre, remove vegetation, and reduce the standard parking rate at 14 Stead Street, Ballan, came before Council at its Development Assessment Committee (DAC) meeting on Wednesday 20 April. Under the terms of the application, the site must have a minimum of 18 parking spaces, with a maximum number of children permitted at the centre at any one time being 102. The hours of operation set out in the application document are from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Three objections to the application were received with a fourth withdrawn. None of the objectors spoke to the item at the DAC meeting, but their objections were added to the application document. One objector argued that “a commercial use within a General Residential Zone is not in accordance with neighbourhood character”, and the childcare centre would generate traffic and noise. “Childcare centres do require a permit in residential zones but are not prohibited. Ballan is the second largest town within the Shire and is a rural service centre and commuter town with many residents travelling to Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, or Melbourne for work,” a Council Officer wrote in response.
The property on the corner of Stead and Steiglitz Streets will become a childcare centre. Photo – Helen Tatchell “An industrial estate, local businesses and retail and wholesale trade provide local employment. The proposal would provide a service to families in a growing town where childcare services will be increasing in demand.” The site is around 2,057 sqm and currently hosts a single storey dwelling, outbuildings, trees, and shrubs. Proposed for the childcare centre are two 0 to 2 year-old rooms, one 2 to 3 year-old room, one 3 to 5 year-old room,
one kinder room, and a cot room, each of which will have access to a dedicated washroom with toilets, a kitchenette, and a storeroom. An area of 731 sqm will be provided for outdoor play areas, most of which will be located on the western side away from adjoining homes. The motion to approve the application was moved by Cr Paul Tatchell and seconded by Cr Ally Munari, with Councillors all voting in favour.
COMMUNITY UPDATE May 2022 Moorabool North Wind Farm
Progress to date • Up to 75MW (27 turbines) opera�ng Look ahead • AEMO Compliance (Hold Point #3) tes�ng to begin in April 2022, leading to opera�ons
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.
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The third Round of the Moorabool wind farm Community Fund opens on the 1st May 2022. For details on the Guidelines and how to apply, visit www.mooraboolwindfarm.com
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Progress to date • Full-Commissioning of three (3) turbines complete Look ahead • AEMO Compliance (Hold Point #3) tes�ng to begin in April 2022, leading to opera�ons
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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22
The direct approach may not add to your popularity, but it leads to answers - and subsequent solutions. A travel dream is starting to materialize. In romance, the trend is positive. VIRGO—August 23-September 22
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A bolder Aries delights friends and admirers and the week finds you surrounded by both. This is a good time to learn a new skill or brush up on a favourite hobby. TAURUS—April 21-May 22
Travel plans that may have been put on hold, could be reactivated. A pet project is launched, thanks to the backing of an anonymous supporter. Public speaking earns your applause. GEMINI—May 23-June 21
A career or academic goal is inching closer, but your dedication is vital. A loved one sees your point of view more clearly. A rival at work is willing to compromise.
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CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Load or rubbish. 8, Gross. 9, Careful (anag.). 10, Nature (anag.). 11, Charge. 12, Cried (anag.). 14, Sto-o-p. 18, Ten-Don. 20, Pis-tol (rev.). 23, Adam-Ant. 24, Tense. 25, Take in bad part. Down - 1, Le-gen-d. 2, A-bout. 3, Observe. 4, Rick. 5, (Novem)Ber-th(en). 6, Infer-no. 7, H-elm-et. 13, Ransack. 15, Tw-isted. 16, Strait (straight). 17, Al-b-ert. 19, OK-a-Pi(nt). 21, Ton-ga. 22, Stub.
QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Chesnut. 6, Pick. 8, Aria. 9, Crotchet. 10, Shake. 11, Sentry. 13, Angela. 15, Region. 17, Struck. 19, Poppy. 22, Preserve. 23, Long. 24, Flat. 25, Limerick. Down - 2, Harsh. 3, Sparkle. 4, Nice. 5, Trousers. 6, Pecan. 7, Cheerio. 12, Mackerel. 14, Natural. 16, Growler. 18, Upset. 20, Panic. 21, Beam.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, E-yes-ight. 6, Peas (Ps,Qs). 8, Fawn. 9, Gain-said. 10, Still. 11, Purdah (anag.). 13, Wa-I-ter. 15, Re-ally. 17, Tar-Mac. 19, P-itch. 22, Co-lla-pse. 23, Boob (rev.). 24, Mews. 25, Te-there-d. Down - 2, Ye-as-t. 3, Single-t. 4, Gags. 5, Trippers. 6, Poser (anag.). 7, A-big-ai-l. 12, Crack-pot. 14, Anatole (anag.). 16, Am-I-able. 18, Miles. 20, C-r-one. 21, Left.
CANCER—June 22-July 22 Diligence at the workplace, brings recognition from a prestigious corner. Your independent nature retreats temporarily and you could become involved in various joint ventures. LEO—July 23-August 22
The direct approach may not add to your popularity, but it leads to answers - and subsequent solutions. A travel dream is starting to materialize. In romance, the trend is positive. VIRGO—August 23-September 22
You enjoy hosting spontaneous gatherings and selecting your guest list proves an unexpected challenge. The week also favours laying the groundwork for a major new project LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Real estate transactions may prove favourable but don’t avoid asking questions. An aloof relative becomes much more agreeable. The romantic situation requires much diplomacy and some compromise.
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If ever you had to play the role of diplomat, this is the week. Feuding and a touchy family surrounds you. Peace returns after the weekend and romance remains cheerful. ANSWER BELOW SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Attention to detail is important, especially in your professional dealings. Adventurous side trips are highlighted. A romantic uncertainty proves unfounded. Your partner is much more open. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Renovations and repair tasks are spotlighted, but avoid short cuts and experimentation. Young relatives seek your guidance. A romantic renewal makes you feel better about yourself. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 This weekend finds you accepting offbeat invitations. You are unexpectedly outspoken, which can lead to rewards at home and at work. PISCES—February 20-March 20 This week begins on a romantically upbeat note. Your confidence grows when your project receives approval from a respected friend. Creative writing is highlighted
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Equality is your trademark and you fight for fairness. Watchout for that vain streak. Becoming more practical could lead to key career strides. This year sees your creativity emerging and extending.
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If ever you had to play the role of diplomat, this is the week. Feuding and a touchy family surrounds you. Peace returns after the weekend and romance remains cheerful. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Attention to detail is important, especially in your professional dealings. Adventurous side trips are highlighted. A romantic uncertainty proves unfounded. Your partner is much more open. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Renovations and repair tasks are spotlighted, but avoid short cuts and experimentation. Young relatives seek your guidance. A romantic renewal makes you feel better about yourself. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 This weekend finds you accepting offbeat invitations. You are unexpectedly outspoken, which can lead to rewards at home and at work. PISCES—February 20-March 20 This week begins on a romantically upbeat note. Your confidence grows when your project receives approval from a respected friend. Creative writing is highlighted
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Equality is your trademark and you fight for fairness. Watchout for that vain streak. Becoming more practical could lead to key career strides. This year sees your creativity emerging and extending.
QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Scarlet runner. 8, Moist. 9, Primula. 10, Lesson. 11, Petrol. 12, Stone. 14, Stalk. 18, Tripod. 20, Sketch. 23, Entwine. 24, Orate. 25, Sleight-of-hand. Down - 1, Simple. 2, Alias. 3, Let-down. 4, Type. 5, Unite. 6, Neutral. 7, Really. 13, Thistle. 15, Take off. 16, Strews. 17, Thread. 19, Owing. 21, Tiara. 22, Rest.
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Start line of the Under 7 & 8 event. Photo - submitted
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
The BMLAC Cross Country season kicked off on Saturday morning at Masons Lane Reserve. The sun was shining, and athletes were eager to be back out running. This season we have welcomed the return of athletes from the Melton and Gisborne Centres, as well we welcomed visitors from the Ballarat Little Athletics Centre. The morning’s competition commenced with the Under 6 athletes competing over a 500m distance. Trial athlete Teddy enjoyed his first Cross County run and had a great contest against Bacchus Marsh’s Hendrix Wake. Teddy crossed the finish line first, although Hendrix claimed the official points and victory. Ted Morris, from Ballarat, was officially awarded second place with Bowie Clarke (BM) in third place.
19 athletes contested the Under 7 & 8 1km event. Melton athletes, Fletcher Reid and Harry Wark ran neck and neck for the entire race and a sprint finish saw Fletcher take line honours by .3 seconds from Harry. Bacchus Marsh athlete, Tait Ash crossed the line in 3rd position. The Under 9 & 10 athletes contested the 1.5km course, which consisted of a 1km and 500m loop. Zeke Horne (BM) was the first boy home in a time of 6.28.35 mins, with Iyla Robinson (BM), showing she is in for another impressive Cross Country season, a mere 1 second behind. Joshua Askew (BM) was a close third, in a time of 6.29.74 mins. The 2km course was contested by the Under 11 & 12 athletes. Dushan Baniluk (BM), in his first Cross Country season, ran a well-paced race claiming victory in a time of 8.34.80 mins.
Lachlan Simons (BM), in his preferred distance event, was 2nd across the finish line, stopping the clock at 8.37.32 mins. Mataya Leetham (Melton) was 3rd home – first girl. Teammate, Jasmine Storie was the next girl home. With many of our senior athletes having other commitments this week, a small field completed 3 laps of the 1km course (3kms). Under 14 athlete, Oliver Carr (BM) dominated from start to finish, winning in a time of 14.47.04 mins. Under 16 athlete, Elise Cook (BM) finished in 2nd place with Tiffany Keane (Gisborne – Under 14) taking out the minor placings. Next week – The Cross Country meet be at Ballan. The course will be set in the grounds of Caledonian Park, just off Jopling Street north.
Sprint sensation bags two gold medals
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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics’ Nelson Banigo has claimed two gold medals for Victoria at the recent Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships. Nelson led off in both the 4 x100m and medley relays for Victoria to help the Under 13 boys teams to victory over nearest rivals Queensland and New South Wales. Nelson also placed fourth in the individual 100m dash after qualifying fastest in his heat, narrowly missing the podium by 0.06 seconds. He lists the legendary Usain Bolt as his sporting role model, was humble in his achievements over the weekend. “It feels really good to not only represent myself by my coach, my family and the rest of Victoria,” he said. “I’ve never competed at a national competition before and it’s great to get a medal at my first one. My dad was here to watch me, and the rest of the family watched on livestream.” Coles Little Athletics Australia President Sherrie Boulter said the Championships were an excellent way to conclude a successful summer season for Little Athletics in Australia. “The event has been sorely missed by everyone and to have our best Under 13 and Under 15 athletes competing for their state once again is extremely important for the Little Athletics pathway and for the kids to showcase their talent on a national stage.” Nelson was one of 43 Under 13 and Under 15 athletes chosen to represent Victoria at the national event, which was held for the first time in three years due to COVID restrictions.
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Dunnstown Netball
By Karen Cahir
On Saturday Dunnstown took on Hepburn at home in Round 3 of the Central Highland Netball League. Despite the heavy rain overnight the conditions for the day were good with little wind and no further rain. Dunnstown 13As got their first win for the year. Hepburn outclassed Dunnstown winning both 15U & 17Us. There was no game for C Grade as Hepburn don’t have a side. A strong display from Dunnstown in both A & B Grades saw them take very comfortable wins. RESULTS 13&Under B: Dunnstown 0 lost Hepburn 2 Awards - Adele Leonard & Mackayla McKay 13&Under A: Dunnstown 10 def Hepburn 5 Awards - Emma Dash, Sienna Cahir & Ahlia Sarra 15&Under: Dunnstown 7 lost Hepburn 56 Awards - Emma Bethune & Harriet Manifold 17&Under: Dunnstown 17 lost Hepburn 31 Awards - Tess Walsh & Isla McKay C Grade: No Game B Grade: Dunnstown 56 def Hepburn 8 Awards - Emma Learmonth & Lexie Roscoe A Grade: Dunnstown 78 def Hepburn 18 Awards - Liv Prendergast & Molly O’Loughlin Next week - Dunnstown v Clunes (Round 4)
Bacchus Marsh Baseball Results – Round 1 Bacchus Marsh Tigers 10 def Bellarine Bears 3 A long road trip down to Bellarine for the season opener dusted off the cobwebs. A tight game early on before the Tigers were able to hit themselves out to a 10-0 lead. Excellent outing by all, hits across the board, and first gamer Chloe showing the veterans how to do it. AJ was flawless on the hill with James Bailey coming in to close out the game. To keep up to date with the Bacchus Marsh Tigers or to inquire about playing please follow and message their facebook page.
Dunnstown A Grade after their win against Hepburn. Photo supplied
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Central Highlands Netball League Results – Round 3 Results – Round 3
Club Waubra Buninyong Learmonth Gordon C’ham/Linton Springbank Daylesford Clunes Creswick Rokewood Bungaree Beaufort Dunnstown Hepburn Ballan Skipton Bye - Newlyn
13&U 7 12 6 12 11 24 9 11 7 8 39 3 10 5 -
15&U 5 24 13 33 17 30 6 16 4 10 36 8 7 56 10 23
17&U 26 30 22 14 13 37 5 44 38 11 17 31 11 19
C 21 63 32 18 13 41 13 60 21 38 42 19 37 8
B 25 59 38 33 20 24 10 51 29 30 43 17 56 8 23 26
A 14 81 49 26 27 72 39 28 19 53 22 33 78 18 31 47
Ballan A Grade centre Megan Fenwick rushes to keep the ball in play during the Blues home but away game in Smythesdale on Saturday. Photo: MICHAEL CURRIE
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Results - Round 3
Results – Round 2 Bacchus Marsh Tigers 17 def Alfredton 4 Another strong result to start the season off. Good hitting all round saw the Tigers get out to a handy six run lead in the second innings before hitting away to a 17-4 win. Excellent pitching again by Adrian Terry supported with some good swinging by father/daughter duo Jarrad and Chloe Warwick, and first gamer Troy Kingsford. Training down at Masons Lane Wednesday night from 7pm ahead of our first home game this Saturday To keep up to date with the Bacchus Marsh Tigers or to inquire about playing please follow and message their Facebook page.
Ballan’s Jay Homewood kicks upfield during his side’s CHFL seniors loss to Skipton at Woady Yaloak Rec Reserve. Photo: MICHAEL CURRIE
Ballan Golf Club Results – Week ending Saturday 30 April Wednesday - Stableford Winner - Bob Arklay (10) 37 points on c/b from David Leach (15) & Barry Sims (11). Magpie - 14th Chris Tudor. NTPs - 12th Bob Arklay, 15th David Leach. Saturday - 2 Person 4BBB Stableford. Winners - Frank Raffaele & John Costello 43 points on c/b. Second - Anthony Moore & Ian Bragge 43 points. Third - Jason Bonar & Damian Toohey 41 points. NTP - 12th Damian Toohey. Magpie - 14th Frank Raffaele.
SENIORS Bungaree 10.7 (67) lost Beaufort 10.9 (69) C’ham/Linton 8.7 (55) lostSpringbank 17.16 (118) Creswick 2.0 (12) lost R’wood/C’hap 16.25 (121) Ballan 6.7 (43) lost Skipton 16.9 (105) Daylesford 8.15 (63) def Clunes 7.6 (48) Dunnstown 10.16 (76) def Hepburn 7.2 (44) Learmonth 10.13 (73) lost Gordon 12.12 (84) Waubra 10.10 (70) lost Buninyong 12.7 (79) Bye – Newlyn RESERVES Bungaree 10.15 (75) def Beaufort 3.5 (23) C’ham/Linton 2.6 (18) lost Springbank 13.11 (89) Creswick 3.3 (21) lost R’wood/C’hap 9.7 (61) Ballan 4.3 (27) lost Skipton 18.12 (120) Daylesford 13.5 (83) def Clunes 7.9 (51) Dunnstown 15.20 (110) def Hepburn 6.7 (43) Learmonth 10.17 (77) def Gordon 1.2 (8) Waubra 3.3 (21) lost Buninyong 22.12 (144) Bye – Newlyn
UNDER 18s Bungaree 5.8 (38) lost Beaufort 7.7 (39) C’ham Linton 0.1 (1) drew Springbank 0.1 (1) Creswick v R’wood/C’hap (cancelled) Ballan 3.6 (24) lost Skipton 7.0 (42) Daylesford 12.11 (83) def Clunes 4.4 (28) Dunnstown 16.17 (113) def Hepburn 0.1 (1) Learmonth 6.14 (50) def Gordon 4.5 (29) Waubra 17. 7 (109) def Buninyong 3.2 (20) Bye – Newlyn UNDER 15s Bungaree 7.12 (54) def Beaufort 3.1 (19) C’ham/Linton v Springbank (cancelled) Ballan 11.10 (76) def Skipton 1.2 (8) Daylesford 27.15 (177) def Clunes 0.0 (0) Dunnstown 8.9 (57) lost Hepburn 10.4 (64) Learmonth 7.2 (44) def Gordon 2.5 (17) Waubra 2.3 (15) lost Buninyong 13.7 (82) Creswick 0.0 (0) lost R’wood/C’hap 3.13 (31)
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Cobras bleed over loss By Todd Whelan
Darley’s Luther Baker (right) eyes the ball in the senior match against Melton South.caption Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au
‘Big Guns’ shine in showstopper By Todd Whelan
Ballarat Football/Netball League
Ballarat Netball League Results – Round 3 SENIOR NETBALL
Senior Netball – Results Round 3
Club East Point Lake Wendouree North Ballarat Ballarat Sebastopol Redan Melton South Darley Bacchus Marsh Melton Bye – Sunbury
A 40 46 52 27 37 44 42 28 -
B 52 28 37 37 33 52 24 65 37 30
C 46 30 21 47 n/a n/a 21 32 -
D 32 19 23 30 43 15 33 16 34 33
19&U 24 28 36 23 50 21 33 34
Ballarat Football League RESULTS – Round 3 SENIORS Bacchus Marsh 8.7 (55) lost Melton 12.11 (83) East Point 15.12 (102) def Lake Wendouree 5.13 (43) Melton South 9.11 (65) lost Darley 14.14 (98) North Ballarat 11.10 (76) lost Ballarat 13.13 (91) Sebastopol 6.13 (49) lost Redan 14.10 (94) Bye - Sunbury RESERVES Bacchus Marsh 3.11 (29) lost Melton 20.14 (134) East Point 6.15 (51) lost Lake Wendouree 10.6 (66) Melton South 6.9 (45) lost Darley 8.15 (63) North Ballarat 11.17 (83) def Ballarat 7.5 (47) Sebastopol 13.12 (90) def Redan 5.10 (40) Bye - Sunbury UNDER 19s Bacchus Marsh 14.12 (96) def Melton 4.7 (31) East Point 11.15 (105) def Lake Wendouree 3.3 (21) North Ballarat 7.5 (47) lost Ballarat 7.11 (53) Sebastopol 5.5 (35) lost Redan 6.11 (47) Bye - Sunbury
E 37 14 10 19 20 14 36 11 17 14
Darley gave new coach Dan Jordan his second win in three games, downing Melton South on the road by 33 points. A nine goal to two second half gave the undermanned Devils the separation on the scoreboard they were longing for. Devils marquee recruits Brett Bewley (BOG) and Nick Rodda (8 goals) were the stars of the show, reminiscent of their Williamstown days as the two combined out of midfield , inside 50 on repeat occasions. The Panthers would have been giving themselves a real chance heading in against a Devils line-up without Shane Page, Darren Leonard, the Cadman brothers and Blake Colley. An even first quarter became a slender five point advantage to the home-side at the half, suggesting this game may go down to the wire. But the Devils kicked better for goal and made more of their opportunities according to Panthers coach Heath Pritchard. Despite the loss, Pritchard was really happy with their effort and the “brand of football that we played.”, conceding Bewley and Rodda were the obvious difference. Jake Ancrum played his best game in ‘22 for the Devils while Luther Baker and youngsters Bailey Young and Will Johnson featured prominently. For the Panthers, Devils nemesis Dylan Conway booted five goals and was the beneficiary of a trying support crew, led by Jake Thornton-Gielen and Dylan Jones. Both sides have tough road trips ahead in Round four. The Panthers meet an 0-2 Sunbury on the hunt while the Devils face the undefeated Bloods for a genuine ‘month in’ footy audit. *This Saturday Apple 98.5FM - Melton vs Darley - LIVE RADIO 2pm. FINAL SCORES: Melton South 3.3-21, 7.5-47, 8.9-57, 9.11-65 lost Darley 3.3-21, 6.6-42, 11.11-77, 14.14-98 BEST: Darley - B. Bewley, N. Rodda, J. Ancrum, B. Young, L. Baker, W. Johnson. GOALS: Darley - N. Rodda 8, J. Bewley 2, L. Spiteri 2, J. Ancrum, T. Angwin. DON’T MISS “THE PRESSER’’ - LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM. LISTEN TO APPPLE 98.5FM OR STREAM LIVE www.apple985fm.com.au
An old-fashioned half-time spray from Bloods Coach Aaron Tymms had the desired effect as Melton ‘did enough’ to remain the only undefeated BFNL club, downing the Cobras by 28 points at Maddingley Park. So why the spray? Put simply, Melton’s use of the ball with the aid of a four goal breeze in the opening term especially, was poor and their revered ‘system’ a shadow of their own expectations. The Bloods found themselves on the back foot in the second term leading by just two points (kicked only one goal) and were forced to quell the Cobras inevitable momentum with the breeze. Despite trailing at half time (11 points) and the damage minimised, the Bloods were starting to resemble a little more of their cohesive style. Credit to the Cobras denying the Bloods the game on their own terms for the most part, as Tom German’s men were more direct by foot with the breeze but couldn’t get true bang for buck from their forward 50 entries. The midfield led by Nick Stuhldrier, Daniel Burton, Harry King and Tom German were matching their more fancied opponents between the arcs to earn a slender half time advantage. The Bloods hit the gas in the third term with seven unanswered goals with Ryan Carter (3) and Braeden Kight (2) the focal points. With Cobras playing coach Tom German potentially hamstrung on the sidelines, the Bloods midfield led by Jack Walker went to another level despite the tireless efforts of Burton, Stuhldrier and King who found themselves under the pump. New Cobra Rex Hickman (2 goals) was lively forward and Captain Jake Owen (2 goals) continued to present and test the Bloods defence. The Owen match up became a two and sometimes three on one, such was the weight of importance placed on the proven matchwinner by the opposition defence. The Cobras kept their slim chances alive with two goals in the opening three minutes of the final term before the Bloods steadied to secure the win. Hindsight, often the best judge, identified the Bloods general evenness from player 1 thru 22 to play a significant role. While the disparity between the two sides in this area is debatable, one cannot deny the small sample size that was Saturday - a 28 point difference. That’s about right. While Bacchus Marsh have the bye in round four, an eagle eye from the Cobra faithful will be on the outcome of Jake Owen’s appeal against a two week penalty imposed by the Match Review for an incident during the Anzac Day weekend game against Darley. The outcome is expected this week. FINAL SCORES: Bacchus Marsh 1.2-8, 4.4-28, 4.4-28, 8.7-55 lost Melton - 1.4-10, 2.5-17, 9.8-62, 12.11-83 BEST: B/Marsh - N. Stuhldrier, D. Burton, J. Williams, H. King, R. Hickman, M. Culliver, J.Parente GOALS: B/Marsh - R. Hickman 2, J. Owen 2, R. Porter 2, A. Willetts, H. King, DON’T MISS “THE PRESSER’’ - LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM. LISTEN TO APPPLE 98.5FM OR STREAM LIVE www. apple985fm.com.au
Another One Over All for Myrniong duo By Tim O’Connor (HRV) The burgeoning Victorian trotting ranks look to have another top end player with One Over All continuing to sparkle from the Jess Tubbs and Greg Sugars stable. The New Zealand import produced a dominant frontrunning success in last week’s Mildura Trotters Cup and was in similar form with an all-the-way triumph in Saturday night’s Aldebaran Park Trot at Tabcorp Park Melton. Sugars speared to the lead from barrier six and never looked in any trouble as the four-year-old cruised down to score by 6m over All Cashed Up (Anton Golino/Jason Lee), who snagged a spot behind the leader and trailed him throughout the journey. “With more racing under his belt and if he learns to be quite adaptable and gets his head screwed on right, the way that he can run time quite comfortably, he will measure up with some pretty handy horses I think,” Sugars told TrotsVision.
Sugars said One Over All picked up a bug on his way over from New Zealand and the horse’s first Australian preparation never really got going. He debuted on our shores with a sixth placing in the 2021 Victoria Trotters Derby and was then stood down following a poor performance at Melton in early November before being sent for a spell. He returned with a second placing at Hamilton in late March, then made a mistake at Bendigo in early April before breaking through at Maryborough a week later. “Since he’s had a break and we’ve been able to build him up slowly, his manners are much better this time around and he’s still got all that lethal speed,” Sugars said. “We are very happy with what he’s done his last three starts.” The son of Angus Hall has now won eight races from One Over All winning at Tabcorp Park Melton. Photo Stuart McCormick 28 career outings.
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