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The Premier doesn’t often come to Moorabool, but when he does, he brings a pool of cash, this time to the tune of $10 million. Daniel Andrews announces the funding with (L-R) Steve McGhie MP, Minister Ros Spence, Michaela Settle MP and Moorabool Mayor Tom Sullivan. Photo – Helen Tatchell

CASH SPLASH By Lachlan Ellis The Victorian Premier was back again in Bacchus Marsh last week, this time promoting what the State Budget delivers for Moorabool – namely, a $10 million investment in plans for an indoor pool. Mr Andrews said the $10 million was not a promise but a budgeted sum of money, and would help deliver a worldclass facility for Moorabool families. “The Budget yesterday (Tuesday 3 May) was all about investing in the projects that matter – investing in projects that create jobs, investing in projects that support the quality of life that is so important. Moorabool is a beautiful part of our state with a beautiful lifestyle, we’ve got to protect that,” he said. “There is growth here, and therefore we need to make sure there are services and facilities in place. I’m really pleased to announce – this is not a promise, it’s in the Budget, it was funded yesterday, it’s there - $10 million to make this vision the practical reality we know kids and families right across this Shire needs.” Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence said she was pleased to help deliver the funding, and partner with Council to get the project progressing.

“It’s terrific to have this partnership with Moorabool Shire Council. Can I say, I’m really pleased Council has been so sensible in the development of this precinct, that they’ve done it in the Stages. I’ve been hearing from Councillors that this has been 20 years in the making, and the community’s been really desperate for this pool component,” she said. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the precinct was desperately needed for Moorabool, and would accommodate the whole community. “This is a great sporting precinct, it’s certainly needed in Bacchus Marsh. I know we’ve suggested this has taken 20 years, maybe it’s closer to 30 … it got close a couple of times, but now it can be delivered, obviously with this contribution and Council’s contribution … and then we have to work on the characters that pull the purse strings up in Canberra, whoever that may be,” he said. Mr McGhie said whilst it will be a community sport and aquatic centre, one group that may have been forgotten are people that suffer from disabilities and need to attend rehab. “People that live here do not have a facility to do swimming and things like that … they have to go to Melton Waves or Ballarat.” Council has already committed almost $15 million for the project, and CEO Derek Madden hopes that figure can be matched by the Federal Government after the May election.

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“Our view is that there is a federal election happening, and we’d be looking for the Federal Government to match our component on a 1-to-1 basis. We’re looking for the Federal Government to give us $15 million, and then we’ll commence construction straight away,” Mr Madden told the Moorabool News. “The designs are done; the engineering drawings are done … we’re just waiting for this final component and then we can commence construction on something the community’s been waiting 30 years for.” Mr Madden said Council was also “roughly $2.5 million short for what we need for the lawn bowls facility”. “That’s something we’ll work with the various funding agencies on, and see what options there are to really try and commence the whole precinct this side of Christmas,” he said. In April, Mayor Sullivan invited the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader to Moorabool to discuss funding for MARC, an invitation that has not yet been answered by either politician. Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence at Maddingley Park last Wednesday, with both welcomed by Moorabool Shire Councillors, Council Executives, and local State MPs Steve McGhie and Michaela Settle.

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Makeover for school By Lachlan Ellis It was a noisier reception than politicians usually receive, when the Deputy Premier visited a local school to announce over $10 million in funding for building upgrades. Victorian Minister for Education, James Merlino, visited Darley Primary School on Thursday 5 May, attending the school’s assembly and speaking to over 500 excited students. Mr Merlino then toured the school with Principal Fiona Kerton and the school captains, alongside local State MPs Steve McGhie and Michaela Settle, and Area Executive Director for Central Highlands Jen McCrabb from the Department of Education. Mr Merlino thanked staff and students for their efforts in weathering a tough couple of years for everyone in education. He said the school was well deserving of the $10.67 million provided in the recently released State Budget, to go towards upgrading and replacing some aging buildings. “This is a wonderful school, welcoming…it’s a lovely environment, the kids are fantastic, there are great student outcomes here. But the facilities are old and tired, despite the best efforts of everyone,” he said. “The building program is all about making sure we can match modern facilities with the quality of teaching that already happens at the school. It’s not just the facilities, but also the furniture and those options as well. It’ll be quite transformational.” Ms Kerton said it was an exciting time for everyone in the school community. “It’s going to work around continuing the great education here, around enrolments, and around our outcomes for children and their future moving forward,” she said. “We’re very excited for the journey ahead. We know there are some challenges with any build, but it will mean that Darley can continue with amazing teaching and learning,

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THUMBS UP - Deputy Premier James Merlino with Darley school students Kayde, Munro, Freya and Lily, local MPs Steve McGhie and Michaela Settle, Darley principal Fiona Kerton and Area Executive Director for Central Highlands Jen McCrabb from the Dept of Education. and we’ll be able to do it in world-class facilities.” Ms Settle said the funding was part of the Budget’s theme of delivering “things that matter”. “As our Treasurer said, this Budget is really about the things that matter to us. Health and education…you can’t get more important, in terms of building and growing the community. For me, this isn’t just an investment in a school, it’s an

investment in the entire community and its future,” she said. The ball will largely be in the school’s court, with engagement between the Principal, School Council, the School Building Authority, and an architect to take place in the coming months, to decide how the money will best be spent. The architect will be appointed by August, and the first sod will be turned in the second half of 2023.

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Dear Editor, Who are being 'treated like fools' (M/News 3 May): - Timber Towns Victoria or the ratepayers of Moorabool? Cr Sullivan admits there are no timber towns in this shire, and it's not the job of our mayor to go into bat for native forest logging elsewhere in the state. The decision to stop logging oldgrowth Victorian forests by 2030 was taken to protect what is left of our biodiversity, including many of our threatened native species. The scientific world is well aware that our remaining mature forests are vital sinks which keep huge volumes of carbon out of circulation, at a time when reducing atmospheric carbon emissions has become our Number One priority. Cr Sullivan should wrench himself into the 21st century and embrace the prospect of a national park for the WombatLerderderg, instead of wasting his time - and our money trying to turn back the tide. J. Maddox Gordon

Dear Editor, Just to say I wish Helen Tatchell well when she leaves the Moorabool News. I am so glad she’s made sure that the newspaper will be in independent hands when she leaves. Best wishes to the new owner Warwick Brown and the Times Newspaper Group. Mara Hayler Darley Dear Editor, The closure of hundreds of bank branches in recent years has highlighted the need for a Public Post Office People’s Bank. People are being brain washed and coerced into a cashless society (banking system) that would have negative interest rates, bank charges, de-banking and bail in as cyber-crime is increasing.

A vote for the major parties is a vote for a banker’s dictatorship. On November 30, 2020 the Liberal/National Coalition were joined by the ALP in the senate to defeat an amendment to have bank deposits excluded from Bail In. The vote was 32 to 12. This was after 8 out of 76 senators were present on February 14, 2018 when the Finance Sector Legislation Amendment (Crisis Powers and other Measures) Bill 2017 was passed which has opened the door for bail in. It is time for some commonsense policies to protect the finances of people from the theft of Cash In and a corrupt cashless society that enslaves people to bankers. The growing support by thinking people for a Public Post Office People’s Bank can help turn this around. People need to wake up and look at a bigger picture. Bernie Bourke Balliang

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Build a ‘hotel’ for bees

Musicians wanted; no strings attached A local orchestra is preparing for its first concert in 12 months, and though most of the orchestra is back and ready to play, a few more string players are needed. The Moorabool Light Orchestra is emerging from COVID lockdown to perform at the Gypsy Dances concert on Sunday 22 May at 2 pm, which will take place at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall Supper Room. The Orchestra is particularly interested in finding new violin and viola players. Moorabool Light Orchestra President, Michael Love, said the Orchestra was looking forward to performing at a concert again after a difficult year. “It has been a tough 12-months for the Orchestra with the cancellation of our September and Christmas concerts last year. Also, with the movement of people we are finding our string section is a bit thin,” he said.

“If there are string players out there who would like to play with us, please contact us through our website, www.moorabool-lightorchestra.com. We’re very pleased to have most of our orchestra members back playing and, are looking forward to playing for our audience on Sunday 22 May.” The Orchestra rehearses between 7.30 pm and 9.00 pm on Tuesdays, in the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall Supper Room. The Gypsy Dances concert will feature the music of John Williams, Johann Strauss, Leroy Anderson and many more. It will also feature guest conductor Gyula (Jules) Cseszko and violin soloist Adel Kalnoki, both from Melbourne. Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults and free for 12 years and under. They are available online at www.eventbrite.com under the name ‘Gypsy Dances’, or at the Bacchus Marsh Florist in Main Street.

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Free workshops are on offer from Moorabool Shire Council, with attendees to learn how to make a home for bees from recycled items. Two workshops will be held in May in Ballan and Trentham, with workshop participants to learn how to make ‘bee hotels’. The bee hotels are environmentally friendly not just because they support bees and their pollination of plants, but also because they are made from repurposed plastic bottles and plant debris. There are over 1600 species of bee in Australia, and most of them are solitary – meaning they don’t live in hives but lay their eggs in small gaps in trees, reeds, and the ground. The bee hotels support these species, as Moorabool’s natural environment gradually recovers from the major storms of June and October 2021. Native bee species are particularly important to our ecosystem, as they pollinate native plants which can’t be pollinated by introduced bee species. All ages are welcome to participate in the family-friendly workshops on Saturday 14 May at the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre from 1–3 pm, or at the Ballan Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday 15 May from 1–3 pm. Participants will be able to take their bee hotels home, with the remainder to be donated to a Habitat Recovery Program. No bookings are necessary.

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Race to help save memories In tribute to his father, a Moorabool man is getting on his motorbike to raise money for Alzheimer’s research, taking part in a two-day race through desert country in the Northern Territory. Peter Bedford from Bacchus Marsh will participate in the Finke Desert Race over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, inspired by his dad Chris, who died from early-onset Alzheimer’s aged 67. Chris Bedford was diagnosed with early-

onset Alzheimer’s disease at just 59 years of age, and for seven years he battled the disease, before passing away last year. The Finke Desert Race leaves from Alice Springs to the remote community of Aputula (formerly Finke) on Day 1, then heads back from Aputula to Alice Springs on Day 2 – a journey of around 230 km each way. It’s known as the toughest off-road race in Australia, and is often compared to the Dakar Rally – but Mr Bedford is keen to twist the throttle come June 12. “Up on my wife’s farm I’m always on the

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motorbike…and the race is always something I’ve wanted to do, bit of a life challenge so to speak. When Dad passed, I thought, he didn’t get a chance to do everything he wanted to do. Life’s too short, I thought, I’m just going to do it,” he told the Moorabool News. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little bit nervous about the race...I’ve been out on the bike every week practicing since about November.” Mr Bedford said his father’s diagnosis was one of many examples proving that Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect the elderly – a fact he is keen to raise awareness of. “I guess I think more about my kids…if I can do something to help prevent something happening to them, that would be good. But also, to try and make people aware of it too…it’s not just an old people’s thing, it can happen to anyone,” Mr Bedford said. “I think the boat’s sailed for me, I’m probably going to get hit with Alzheimer’s unfortunately. But I wouldn’t want my kids to get it.

“Raising money for the Foundation is brilliant…but making people aware that it doesn’t discriminate is important too. When Dad first got diagnosed and put in a nursing home, there was a woman there in her mid40s,” he said. Mr Bedford is self-funding his participation in the race, with all money donated going directly to the Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. At the time of writing, Mr Bedford has raised $22,195 out of a $100,000 target. If you’d like to add to that tally, visit www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/in-memory-of-chris-bedford. For more information and for updates of Peter Bedford’s fundraising efforts, visit Riding To Help Save Memories on Facebook. Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia, with Alzheimer’s disease responsible for most of those deaths. Without a medical breakthrough, the Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation estimates over 1 million Australians will live with dementia by 2058.

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Big promise for park By Lachlan Ellis

Men’s shed grants open Men’s sheds are vital places that offer more than just handiwork – and right now they’re eligible for grants of up to $80,000 for refurbishments, extensions, or construction of new men’s sheds. Men’s sheds offer a place for people to connect, work on projects, and contribute to their community, and now they can receive support for upgrades. The Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Anthony Carbines, announced $870,000 in grants on 28 April, under the 2022-23 Men’s Shed Funding Program. Online applications are open now via the State Government’s SmartyGrants website, and close at midnight on 30 June 2022. To view the grant guidelines, visit providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/ mens-shed-program. If you have any questions about the Men’s Shed Funding Program, you can call 8633 4765, or email mens.shed@dhhs. vic.gov.au. In 2021-22, the Men’s Shed Funding Program allocated close to $900,000 to 29 men’s shed groups across Victoria.

With the federal election three and a half weeks away, one of the frontrunners for the new Division of Hawke has promised his party, if it forms government, will contribute $400,000 for upgrades to a Moorabool park. Sam Rae is the Labor candidate for Hawke, which will be contested for the first time this year, and takes in Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Melton, and Sunbury. Mr Rae met Moorabool Shire Councillors Deputy Mayor Cr Tonia Dudzik, Cr Moira Berry, and Cr Ally Munari at Federation Park in Darley on Wednesday 27 April, to make the funding promise. “Darley’s a great place to live and a great place to raise a family, and parks are such an important part of family life and quality of life. This presents as a great example for us to improve the quality of life here,” Mr Rae said. “Council had within their advocacy document, a commitment to put $200,000 in if another government could put $400,000 to revamp all the facilities here, get the parking stuff and other amenity matters sorted out.

Candidate for the new electorate of Hawke Sam Rae, met with Crs Munari, Dudzik and Berry at Federation Park in Darley. Photo – Lachlan Ellis “The thing we’re announcing today is that an Albanese Labor Government will partner with Council to put up that $400,000, get Council’s $200,000, and then work in partnership to get all those matters sorted.” Mr Rae said Federation Park was part of the “front door” to Moorabool from the Macedon Ranges, and upgrades to the park could boost tourism.

Cr Dudzik also asked Mr Rae if he would commit to getting federal funding for a heated indoor pool in Bacchus Marsh, which forms Stage 3 of the Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) plans. Mr Rae stopped short of pledging federal funding for the MARC, but said he hoped to see it funded in time.

“I’m very supportive of the project in its entirety, and I think we need to keep working on how we fund it. I’m very confident we will get there; the question is really about what that looks like in terms of funding it. But I think we’re a little bit early to nail that down,” he said.

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“Serrated Tussock is widespread between The Pentland Hills Landcare Group are one of the busiest and most active groups battling ser- Ballan and the Pentland Hills and should be rated tussock. They have a long-standing his- treated with high priority to act on quickly, tory of helping landholders and land managers especially given mature plants can produce up tackle the noxious weed serrated tussock from to 100,000 seeds per year.” the ground and from the air and have many Mr Morton said this will be a valuable event to members who benefit from their knowledge and learn about how to minimise the chances of it equipment. turning up on your property.” The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party Former VSTWP extension officer, Mandy (VSTWP) have provided a community grant to Coulson, will provide insight into best practice the Pentland Hills Landcare Group to deliver a control options The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be heldfrom her decade of working with best practice management field day for serrated the VSTWP and dealing many Wednesday 7 July 2021 in and the Council Chambers, 15 with Stead St landowners. tussock, on as well as some communications “Mandy has a wealth of knowledge and will Ballan, star�ng at day 6.00will pm. media promotions. The field feature a be an excellent resource for all landowners,” Mr variety of guest speakers and a demonstration from Aus Eco Solutions on how to spray Morton said. For details on a�endance or to the view go to toregister for the event, And the thereagenda, is no need serrated tussock and best practice management www.moorabool.vic.gov.au just turn up on the day at 10am, and please principles. The Pentland Hills Landcare Group (PHLC) is remember to bring clothing for all weather and inviting the community to their Best Practice some water. The Best Practice Management Field Day will Management Field Day. “The field day will feature treatment be held on Saturday 14 May from 10am - 2pm. For more details and enquiries, please contact demonstrations, an overview of pasture and grazing management and a free lunch,” the Pentland Hill Landcare Group on 0419 884 President Alan Morton said. 451.

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Council Mee�ng The next next Ordinary OrdinaryMee� Mee�ng Councilwill will held The ng ofofCouncil bebe held in the Council on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St Chambers, Ballan, on Wednesday 1 June 2022, at 6.00pm. Commi�ee Mee�ng Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm. The mee�ng will be open to the public and live-streamed on our website: moorabool.vic.gov.au/mee�ngs Navigators Community Centre For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda,Incorporated go to www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Public Mee�ng

Council Mee�ng Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council Council Mee�ng Employment

Commi�ee Mee�ng There will be an unscheduled Mee�ng of Council in the Council Chambers, Ballan and online, on Wednesday 11 May 2022, at 6.00pm.

Commi�ee Tenders Mee�ng Navigators Community Business to be conducted at the mee�ng: Centre Incorporated Public 1. Considera� onMee�ng of theCommunity 2021-2025 Council Plan Navigators Centre Incorporated Have Your Say: 2. Considera� of the Proposed 2022/23 Annual Budget PubliconMee�ng Female Friendly 3. AnyEmployment other business admi�edStrategy by the unanimous resolu�on of Council The mee� ng will be open to the public and live-streamed on our Employment Permit website:Planning moorabool.vic.gov.au/mee� ngs Tenders Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the Tenders domes�c Have Youranimals Say: act 1994 Have Your Say Female Friendly Have Your Say: Strategy CouncilFemale has the following consulta� ons currently open: Strategy ChangesFriendly to Waste Service - Easter Planning Permit • Aqualink Cycling and Walking Corridor Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North • Maddingley Park Masterplan Planning Permit ofPublic OldArtMelbourne • Dra� and ons Road Policyto sec�on 25 of the Order madeCollec� pursuant • Clarke/Grantleigh Reserve (Darley) Dra� Concept Plans domes�c animals act 1994 Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the • Selby Court Reserve Upgrade (Hopetoun Park) Dra� Concept Plans domes�c animals act 1994 Community All details of our consulta�Grants ons are on our website: moorabool.engagementhub.com.au Changes to Waste Service - Easter Western Zone – Northern Changes to Waste Service Collec�on - Easter - North of Old Melbourne Roadof Council Western ZoneMee�ng – Northern Collec�on - North Unscheduled of Old Melbourne Road

Employment Council invites applica�ons for the exis�ng vacancies: • Statutory Planning Oﬃcer Tenders Full-Time Permanent – Based at Darley

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Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Order pursuant Applica� ons closemade on Sunday 22 May 2022.to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994 All details available from the website: moorabool.vic.gov.au/careers Employment Changes to Waste Service - Easter Tenders Zone – Northern Collec�on - North Tender Western Oldtenders Melbourne Roadcontracts: Councilof invites for the following Have Your Say: • C02-2022/2023 Jonathan Drive Reserve Improvement Works, Female Friendly Darley Strategy Community Grants Tender documents and full details of this no�ce will be available on Planning Permit Saturday 07 May 2022 at www.tenderlink.com/moorabool Order made pursuant Unscheduled Mee�ng to of sec�on Council 25 of the CONTACT domes�c US animals act 1994

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Upgrade for Peppertree Park Regular access into one of Bacchus Marsh’s most popular public parks will be closed this month, as works begin to upgrade the car park. The $360,000 Peppertree Park upgrade will establish a more accessible footpath (containing a new concrete crossover) and a car park, with some removal of existing vegetation from the middle of the existing car park. The vegetation will be replaced with central tree planting, while parts of the existing garden bed around the car park (containing overgrown shrubs) will be removed and/or uplifted. The existing drystone wall separating the park from the carpark will remain in place. Several accessible car parks will be marked out in front of the Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool, complemented by additional parking spaces throughout. These works are part of Stage 1, which has been funded through the Local Roads and

Community Infrastructure Program. The upgrade also includes constructing a more accessible footpath leading from the car park to the river path (including tree plantings and seating), as well as a refurbishment of the amphitheatre. The car park works are expected to take four weeks, meaning this entrance into the park will be closed throughout May. Alternate access into the park will need to be via Meikle Street, walking across the bridge, and entering the park alongside the outdoor pool. The path then connects with the regular footpath into the park. With the popular Peppertree parkrun uses the space on a regular basis, volunteers and participants can instead park on Meikle Street and access the park as above until the upgrade is complete. Amphitheatre refurbishment works are expected to begin once the car park/entry works are complete.

Have you been shying away from the need to organise a will and power of attorney? Do you avoid discussing with your family what your wishes would be in the event of illness or accident? You are not alone. It’s a topic everyone knows they need to confront but is much easier to throw into the too-hard basket. Enter a free information session to be run in Bacchus Marsh that will target these very issues in easy-to-understand language. As part of Law Week 2022, Laurels Education and Training (LET) in conjunction with Ballarat and Grampians Community Legal Service (BGCLS) will host an event that aims to address questions including how do I make a will, what can be challenged and what is my role as an executor or power Gillian Poirier who will be conducting the session for of attorney? Law Week. Photo - submitted “Going to an event like this refreshments will be provided. No cost provides people with a great opportunity to find out how to organise a applies but you must register your intention will and power of attorney, plus it encourages to attend by phoning the Laurels on 5367 them to have those sorts of conversations 1061 or email info@thelaurels.org.au with their families,” says Jacqui Lawrence, Victorian Law Week runs May 16-22. For Project and Education Officer for BGCLS. more information on all events visit lawweek. A lawyer from BGCLS will deliver the net.au information and answer your questions. For information on Laurels Education and Everyone is welcome to this event on Thursday May 19. 10am-3pm and Training go to thelaurels.org.au

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Can farming activity occur under transmission lines?

Communities across Victoria work, live and drive alongside powerlines every day. This includes farmers who run grazing and crops (including potatoes) under the 6,500 kms of existing transmission lines delivering power to homes and businesses across the state.

Where there is a need to operate vehicles and equipment above permitted heights, AusNet is working with landholders on possible solutions. This might include tower micro-siting, adjusting operations, and equipment replacement, with compensation.

A key component of the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project’s engagement approach involves talking to landholders to ensure they have certainty around ongoing farming activities under the proposed overhead lines.

Grazing, cropping and agriculture are permitted within the easement as well as market gardens, orchards, horticultural nurseries (excluding buildings), water storage dams and operation of irrigation equipment (except for rain gun irrigators). Farmers will be able to operate centre-pivot and lateral moving irrigators.

We‘ve listened to farmers and undertaken research into land uses and machinery height limits under the proposed new renewables transmission link and have confirmed farming will be able to continue under the link. Vehicles and equipment of up to 5m in height can safely travel and operate under the 500kV transmission lines, and up to 8.6m with a safety assessment. The 500kV design incorporates 15m minimum clearance from the ground to the lowest point of the line, which Energy Safe Victoria confirmed is 6m more than required under the Australian Standards. In the 220kV section of the transmission line, vehicles and equipment up to 4.6m in height can travel under the lines. The minimum clearance from the ground to the lowest point of the line will be 9.2m.

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Detailed investigations into the concerns of landholders and the wider community are continuing through the Environment Effects Statement process. The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project is planning a new 190km transmission line from Bulgana to Sydenham, which will help to reduce the cost of electricity while allowing new renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar, to power Victorian communities. This critical project will create more than 300 jobs during construction and provide major economic flow-on benefits for businesses across western Victoria. It’s the first step for the Western Victoria renewable energy zone, which is one of six renewable energy zones being considered in Victoria to help the state achieve its net zero emissions target.

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The federal election will be held on Saturday 21 May 2022. Voting is compulsory even if you are 70 years of age or older. If you can’t make it to a polling place on election day you may be eligible to vote early. For more information go to www.aec.gov.au or call the AEC on 13 23 26. COVID-19 measures at polling places A range of COVID-19 safety measures will be in place as you cast your vote. At all times you should follow local rules and public health directions, as well as instructions from AEC staff. To protect the health and safety of the community, you should not attend a polling place if you’re showing any COVID-19 type symptoms. Go to www.aec.gov.au for the latest updates and advice, including what happens if you are not able to vote.

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Australian newspapers are facing a hike of up to 80 per cent in printing costs, with fears of jobs being lost and papers closing under the financial burden. Norwegian-owned Norske Skog is the only manufacturer of newsprint and magazinegrade paper in Australia, and closed its Albury and New Zealand mills in 2019 and 2021 respectively, with the New Zealand closure “a process made necessary by the secular decline of the publication paper industry and the impact of COVID-19”. This leaves just one mill for newsprint in Australasia, Norske Skog’s Boyer mill in northern Tasmania. Andrew Manuel is President of Country Press Australia (CPA), which represents over 250 regional media outlets from across the country. He said Norske Skog had not been profitable in Australasia for some time, but the amount that printing costs is set to jump came as a shock. “It’s definitely a surprise. We were told at the start of the year there’d be price increases, so we’ve been bracing for that…but a doubledigit price rise, in any industry, is drastic,” Mr Manuel told the Moorabool News. “There’s been a reduction in need for newsprint during the COVID pandemic, and obviously there’s a digital transformation happening. Norske Skog have told us they haven’t been making money from newsprint in Australia, so they’re now trying to do that by lifting prices from July 1. “It’s going to mean different things for different publishers. It’s obviously going to mean they’ll need to find money to pay for this rise...the price of advertising may need to

increase, cover prices may need to increase, and business models may need to change.” Mr Manuel said the hardest thing for newspapers was the uncertainty of the price jump. “Some publishers have seen a 20 or 30 per cent increase already this year, and don’t have a [printing] contract from July 1. And like any business, if a cost jumps up 80 per cent in three months’ time…it’s kind of like the fuel crisis, when fuel went up to $2.50 overnight and everyone panicked,” he said. “If papers are only just viable now, and now they have this pressure increase, we might say more closures. The biggest concern we’ve heard from CPA members is the unknown, people want to know what’s going on.” CPA is lobbying the federal government to provide emergency funding for newspapers, to help them weather the price rise.

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A local tattoo parlour has broken its Good Friday Appeal fundraising target by thousands of dollars, with ideas already brewing for another fundraiser next year. Disciples of Ink in Bacchus Marsh ran a ‘Flash Day Fundraiser’ on Good Friday, with small fine line designs for $50 and larger designs for $100 – with all proceeds going to the Good Friday Appeal. In March, Disciples of Ink owner Kieran Tyrrell said he was hoping to raise “a minimum of $2,000” for kids in need. Come Good Friday, Mr Tyrrell was blown away by the community support, and the money that was raised. “It was crazy…we had more people turn out than we expected. We ended up raising $6,846. We didn’t finish tattooing until about 10 o’clock that night. It was a good day, it was flat out…we learned a lot of things for next time,” he told the Moorabool News. “We were pretty stoked at the turnout. We looked out the front at around about 9.30am when we opened the

doors, and there was probably 50 or 60 people out the front. Within half an hour, it was around the corner past the Commonwealth Bank.” Mr Tyrrell hopes to run a bigger Flash Day Fundraiser for next year’s Good Friday Appeal, and “hopefully get other tattoo shops involved, and make it bigger and better”. He gave his thanks to the community for getting behind the fundraiser, and local businesses for contributing to the day. “Thanks to the Moorabool community, thanks to the Moorabool News for the discount in the paper…thanks also to The Butcher Club and The Village Deli, for putting in prizes for the raffle we ran,” Mr Tyrrell said. With raffle tickets on sale for $2, first prize went to Emma, who won a $1200 tattoo session with Kieran or Josh, while second prize went to Jo, who won a meat tray and cheese platter worth $100, courtesy of The Butcher Club and The Village Deli. For more information on Disciples of Ink and updates on any future events, visit their Facebook page, or Instagram @disciplesofinkaustralia.

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A man facing three driving charges has had his case adjourned to later in the year, providing him time to find some lost paperwork. Francis Colosimo appeared in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday 6 May facing three separate charges, all of which involved unlicenced driving. The second included refusal to undergo a breath test, while the third also included unregistered driving. Mr Colosimo said he had lost paperwork that was “integral to the case”, and he needed a transcript from two County Court Judges from 2015 that he had been unable to obtain. “I have not done anything wrong…the time with Allison [the third charge], I was followed

to my home, and they entered in without a warrant,” Mr Colosimo said. Magistrate Hugh Radford said he was going to adjourn this off to a contest mention date. “And, in the meantime I want you to have some discussions with the prosecutor to try and resolve these matters. “The matter will come back before the court on the contest mention date, and if the matter is not resolved on that date, you’ll sit down for a contested hearing, and you can have your day in court and put forward any evidence before the Magistrate,” he said. The contest mention was set for 16 September at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court. “One thing you have to do sir, is keep turning up to your court dates,” Magistrate Radford said.

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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.

Editor and owner Helen Tatchell would like to thank the community for their 18 years of support.

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. “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.”

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Avenue of Honour postcards are on sale in 18 businesses around town, with proceeds going towards the project. A High Tea will be held at the Bacchus Marsh RSL on Sunday 30 January from 2 pm – 4 pm. Tickets are on sale for $25, with refreshments available to purchase. 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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Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au LEO—July 23-August 22

You are functioning at peak capacity in areas of financial planning and showmanship. More time is needed in pursuing diet, fitness programmes and the like. A health review is a must.

Stars & Puzzles VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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Make sure you understand your role fully in any new career undertaking. Academic interests are highlighted through the week. Some good financial news may arrive by Friday.

ACROSS Dog (10) Relation (4) Rind (4) Ship (5) Wicked (4) Material (9) Show (9) Wound (4) Snake (5) Whirlpool (4) Dressed (4) Biscuit (6-4)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21.

DOWN Shellfish (6) Wander (7) Hawsers (6) Flower (6) Trap (5) Mollusc (5) Bird (3) Enormous (7) Motionless (5) Keen (6) Goal (6) Fruit (6) Emblem (5)

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ACROSS 6. Chucks an excursion in for the youths (10). 8. Mean to write about one couple (4). 9. A group of wavelengths providing one with music (4). 10. Apt to be lying (5). 11. Twelve is backed, too (4). 12. Convert small houses into maisonettes, perhaps (9). 16. Make into a drawer (9). 20. Furious about one girl (4). 22. Annoyed about the Italian Marxist (5). 23. No running water? You do surprise me! (4). 24. After a month, ring some place in Ireland (4). 25. Arsonists at the docks? (10). DOWN 1. At one point, teach music (6). 2. She’s flushed after a beer (7). 3. Make a mistake in taking backward students (4,2). 4. Changing the coin myself that is in the paypacket (6). 5. Tree snake with a green tail (5). 7. Smaller, as some of the keys are (5). 13. For a joke, turn the fish upside-down (3). 14. Leave the word “fighting” in it, man (7). 15. While bringing up the boy on cold food (5). 17. Claim everything for instance, should be increased by a quarter (6). 18. State of those in the colony! (6). 19. Change colour (6). 21. It’s funny bread being under a penny in the old days (5).

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CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6,S-trip-lings. 8, Pa-i-r. 9, Band). 10, Prone. 11, Noon (rev.). 12, Interpret. 16, Magnetise. 20, Ma-i-d. 22, R-il-ed. 23, Well. 24, May-o. 25, Lighter-men. Down - 1, S-train. 2, Mild-red. 3, Slip up (rev.). 4, Income. 5, Asp-(gre)en. 7, ‘Minor 13, Rag (rev.). 14, Stewar-t. 15, Sa-lad. 17, All-e-g.-e. 18, Nudity. 19, Silver. 21, D-roll.

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.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Pomeranian. 8, Aunt. 9, Skin. 10, Liner. 11, Evil. 12, Petersham. 16, Pantomime. 20, Stab. 22, Adder. 23, Eddy. 24, Clad. 25, Ginger-snap. Down - 1, Cockle. 2, Meander. 3, Cables. 4, Zinnia. 5, Snare. 7, Snail. 13, Hen. 14, Immense. 15, Still. 17, Ardent. 18, Target. 19, Medlar. 21, Badge.

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.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Your romantic situation can improve. The key is proper timing. Seeing the humorous side of a conflict may help ease tensions. You rise to several challenges after the weekend. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

A platonic friendship may be launched now. A relative offers unexpected support for your family related plans. Communications with your friends improve on the weekend. Avoid splitting hairs with your work mates

GEMINI—May 23-June 21

Avoid forcing information out of a friend or colleague. Your touch is less subtle than you imagine. In all areas, the key is to stay on your topic and to work to a highpriority goal.

Self confidence is on the rise. You tackle a major project and may benefit from a boost in status. Your health agenda may require a complete review. Intuition is stronger at the end of the week.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Patience is accented in professional dealings. Avoid losing your cool after the weekend. Your partner may be more willing to make a commitment. Your goal this weekend is long term financial planning.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22

News from distant places brings answers to some lingering questions. A methodical approach helps you advance at the workplace. In romance and friendship, spontaneity is important, especially through the weekend.

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The week sees you achieving a major accomplishment, indulging yourself a little, then embarking on an even greater challenge. A fresh approach to a friendship dilemma may bring happy results.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 Your partner is unexpectedly jovial, but don’t look for any hidden motives. A family dispute may heat up but your rational judgment may help quell the flames. Your intuition is strong in career matters. LEO—July 23-August 22

You are functioning at peak capacity in areas of financial planning and showmanship. More time is needed in pursuing diet, fitness programmes and the like. A health review is a must. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

The week sees you achieving a major accomplishment, indulging yourself a little, then embarking on an even greater challenge. A fresh approach to a friendship dilemma may bring happy results. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Patience is accented in professional dealings. Avoid losing your cool after the weekend. Your partner may be more willing to make a commitment. Your goal this weekend is long term financial planning.

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PISCES—February 20-March 20 Your romantic situation becomes more comfortable. Be sure to acknowledge support from your work mates or family members. A neighbour may be too curious on the subject of your personal relationships. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are meticulous and discriminating in your taste. Some see you as being very fussy. Try to see the forest as well as the trees. Attention to the broader picture could help you understand trends in finance and romance.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

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(2) The content and format of the notice will be as determined from time to time by the van Ruiswyk – Gysbertus (Gys) Council. The notice is to be published in a prominent position on the same page as letters 21 Feb 1930 ~ 28 April 2022 toDianne the editorSargent or the home page of a website, or in such other position as is agreed with the Passed away peacefully at the Springtime Nursing Home Is seeking additional string players to perform in its Executive Director of the Council. Sydenham, aged 92. Gypsy Dances Concert at 2:00pm on Sunday 22 May Sadly missed but Loving husband of Alida. Father to Jan, Vonkie, Gerda, Wouter and Winny. 2022. We are particularly interested in violin and viola never forgotten Father-in-law to Robyn, Nick, Marjan and Ian. The orchestra rehearses between 7:30pm 2. Form and content determined by the Council – Council players. decision Rodney, Mark, Opa to Kate, Bradley, Jacqui, Bridgette, Alex, Jane, Glenn, and 9:30pm on Tuesdays in the Bacchus Marsh Public James, Leesa and Michelle. Kylie, Elyshaa, [Name of publication] is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe Opa Ruis to 13 great grandchildren. Hall Supper Room. If this is of interest, please contact the Standards have been breached, you may approach the newspaper itself or contact the Council by Nicholas and may Chloe He was a quite achiever who was always willing to help others. email (info@presscouncil.org.au) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see Millie Koenders at milliekoenders@gmail.com Rest in Peace Dad http://www.presscouncil.org.au. On the day you finally depart, or 0402 769 581 for further details If someone knows that your gone, PUBLIC NOTICE And they smile when they think of your life, PUBLIC NOTICE You have not only lived, You live on Gordon Public Park and Recreation Reserve (Verse by Sarah Thorn) [Name of publication] TheisMoorabool News is bound Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held at bound by the by the Standards Practice of Standards of of Practice Gordon Public Park Club House corner Main & Stanley Sts the Australian Council. If of the Press Australian FUNERAL NOTICE Gordon at 7pm on Wednesday 25th May 2022. Press Council. If you you believe the Standards may believe the Standards Notice of AGM van Ruiswyk have been breached, you may The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than may been approach thehave newspaper itself The Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of Mr Gysbertus Annual General Meeting of the breached, you may three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of or contact the Council by email (Gys) van Ruiswyk will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, approach the Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club Management for the Gordon Public Park and Recreation (info@presscouncil.org.au) newspaper itself or 12 Gisborne Street, Bacchus Marsh on THURSDAY (May 12, Wednesday 25 May at 7.30 pm Reserve for a term of three years. or bycontact phone ([02] 9261 1930). the Council 2022) commencing at 1pm. email see For byfurther information Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club The current committee’s term will expire on 30 June 2022. Following the Service, Gys will be laid to rest at Maddingley (info@presscouncil.o www.presscouncil.org.au. Rooms, Maddingley rg.au) or by phone Cemetery, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be ([02] 92611930). For The Service for Gys will be livestreamed and available to view accepted prior to or on the night. further information FIREWOOD WANTED via the following link: www.cbnfvr.com.au/vanruiswyk see Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with www.presscouncil.or IN THE CARE OF FIREWOOD & Anything old g.au. disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse CHIMNEY SWEEP and interesting backgrounds are encouraged.

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20th September 1929 - 1st May 2022 Aged 92 years Loved Husband of Thelma Loved Father of Peter and Kathleen Loved Son in law of Keith Loved Grandfather of Christopher, David, Mark, Brock, Kassie and Pausha Loved Great-Grandfather of Joshua, Lilly, Louis, Jesse, Hugo, Frankie, Ethan and Izzy To hear your voice, to see you smile To sit with you and talk awhile The adventures you lived all over the world The Naval cadet, the Freemason and an Engineer Most of all a good, loving and honest man. We were lucky to have loved you Forever and always your loving family and friends Kevin's service was held at Michael Crawford Funeral Chapel, Bacchus Marsh last Friday (May 6, 2022). You can view the service on their website: michaelcrawfordfunerals.com.au (Select - Past Funeral Services) The Family also sends their heartfelt thanks to all the caring Doctors, Staff and Volunteers at the Ballan Residential Hostel. The love, care and respect shown everyday we are truly in awe. (It could only happen in Ballan)

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Independent tribunal outcome Ballarat Football Netball League The BFNL Independent Tribunal sat on Tuesday 3 May to hear a number of cases. The outcome of the hearings is listed below. ROUND (1) Under 19s Darley v Sebastopol Darley player Blake Dascola was reported by the field umpire for rough conduct against Sebastopol player Josh Meade. The tribunal deliberated and found Blake Dascola guilty and applied a reprimand after a submission from the Darley FNC. ROUND (2) Seniors Bacchus Marsh v Darley The Darley FNC requested a Match Review Panel referral of an incident involving Jake Owen from Bacchus Marsh and Duncan Cadman of Darley. The matter was referred by the Match Review Panel to the Independent Tribunal and after deliberation, found Jake Owen not guilty of rough conduct. ROUND (3) Melton South v Darley The Match Review Panel referred an incident to the Independent Tribunal whereby Melton South player Brayden Wood was charged with intentionally striking Darley player Mitch Ward. Brayden Wood pleaded guilty to the charge and was suspended for 3 matches.

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Ballan Brumbies Basketball Results – Week ending Sunday 1 May U10 Boys D Ballan White 9 lost Celtic Tigers 30 Ballan Blue 22 lost Phoenix Bullets 26 U12 Boys E Ballan 20 def Phoenix Kings 0 U12 Boys C Ballan 34 def Phoenix United 17 U12 Girls C Ballan 16 def Drummo Dragons Black 8 U14 Boys F Ballan 26 defeated Drummo Dragons Green 14 U14 Girls C Ballan 36 def Sovereign Knights 12 U16 Boys E Ballan White 39 def Wildcats Gold 27 Ballan Blue 27 lost Wildcats Blue 30 U16 Girls C Ballan 34 def Sovereign Knights 20 U19 Boys E Ballan 34 def Drummo Dragons Green 29 U19 Boys C Ballan 40 lost Celtic Tigers 51 Ballan Brumbies Basketball Results – Week ending Sunday 8 May U10 Boys D Ballan White 6 lost Phoenix Bullets 10 Ballan Blue 24 def Phoenix Falcons 2 U12 Boys E Ballan 7 lost Drummo Dragons Black 20 U12 Boys C Ballan 49 def Drummo Dragons Black 28 U12 Girls C Ballan 12 drew Wildcats 12 U14 Boys F Ballan White 21 def Drummo Dragons Green 16 Ballan Blue 6 lost Excies Acmy 38 U14 Girls C Ballan 12 lost Drummo Dragons 20 U16 Boys E Ballan White 44 def Wildcats Blue 12 Ballan Blue 8 lost Phoenix Kings 44 U16 Boys D Ballan 20 lost Drummo Dragons 28 U16 Boys B Ballan 38 lost Wildcats 50 U16 Girls C Ballan 22 lost Saints Mercury 25 U19 Boys E Ballan 41 def Celtic Tigers 27 U19 Boys C Ballan 56 lost Excies Acmy 65 U19 Girls Ballan 28 def Drummo Dragons Black 24

Under 7 & 8 athletes tackling the river crossing. Photo - submitted

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

The second week of the Cross Country saw athletes travel to Ballan, where races were conducted in the grounds of Caledonian Park, along the banks of the Werribee River. The first race of the morning was the Open age athletes, who completed three laps of a 1km course, which consisted of athletes crossing over the Werribee River. Mackenzie Estlick (Bacchus Marsh) took an early lead as she led the pack out over the first 500 metres. Sam White (BM) remained in contact and by the end of the first kilometre had taken the lead. Sam continued his form for the remainder of the race and crossed the line 1st in a time of 15:26.71mins. Mackenzie was next home a further 30 seconds behind while Oliver Carr (BM) was next across the finish line, in a time of 16:17.03mins. The Under 7 & 8 were next up, as 16 athletes tackled the 1km course. Under 7 Melton athlete, Fletcher Reid produced another outstanding race, crossing the finish line 1st ahead of Bacchus Marsh athlete Emilia Ibrahim and Harry Wark, also from Melton, taking out the minor placings.

The Under 6s contested a 500m loop of the park. Bacchus Marsh athlete Hendrix Wake led from start to finish, stopping the clock in a time of 2:44.64. Ballarat’s Ted Morris ran a much-improved race this week, only 4 seconds behind, to place 2nd while newly registered athlete Annabelle Menzies (BM) pushed hard all the way to finish a very close 3rd. The Under 9 & 10 athletes competed over 1.5km, commencing the race with a 500m loop before heading out over the river, tackling the river crossing, prior to heading back to the finish. In the closest finish for the day Balreet Kaur Mann (Melton) and Iyla Robinson (BM) pushed each other for the entire race but it was Balreet who had the speed in the dying stages crossing the line 1st with Iyla a very close 2nd. Joshua Askew (BM) was the first boy home, 3rd overall. The final race for the morning was between the Under 11 & 12 athletes. Under 11 athlete Dushan Baniluk (BM) claimed back-to-back wins and shows great promise in distance running and may be one to watch over the coming season. Patrick Lovett (BM) returned to Cross Country this week and took out 2nd place overall, ahead of teammate Lachlan Simons in 3rd. Next week’s meet will be held at Myrniong Reserve.

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Team PTS % 1 Springbank ................ 16 381.06 2 Skipton....................... 16 344.34 3 Gordon....................... 16 164.86 4 R’wood C’hap............ 12 308.89 5 Hepburn..................... 12 222.12 6 Dunnstown................. 12 197.70 7 Buninyong.................... 8 101.97 8 Learmonth.................... 8 95.53 9 Clunes.......................... 8 89.66 10 Beaufort..................... 8 76.61 11 Bungaree.................... 4 71.77 12 Newlyn....................... 4 70.72 13 Daylesford.................. 4 47.00 14 Waubra....................... 0 78.54 15 C’ham L’ton................ 0 33.33 16 Creswick.................... 0 28.69 17 Ballan......................... 0 23.09

Team PTS % 1 Buninyong.................. 16 287.50 2 Springbank................. 16 256.25 3 Rokewood.................. 16 239.78 4 Skipton....................... 16 168.10 5 Learmonth.................. 12 187.07 6 Gordon....................... 12 129.57 7 Beaufort..................... 12 98.08 8 Dunnstown................... 8 152.54 9 Newlyn......................... 8 112.38 10 Clunes........................ 8 97.63 11 Daylesford.................. 8 92.70 12 Bungaree................... 4 67.69 13 Waubra....................... 4 21.93 14 Ballan......................... 2 63.19 15 Hepburn..................... 2 31.69 16 C’ham-Linton............. 0 44.49 17 Creswick.................... 0 42.92

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Central Highlands Football League Results – Round 4 SENIORS Beaufort 10.11 (71) def C’ham/Linton 3.6 (24) Springbank 21.12 (138) def Creswick 1.3 (9) R’wood/C’hap 17.12 (114) def Ballan 4.2 (26) Skipton 8.11 (59) def Daylesford 2.4 (16) Clunes 2.4 (16) lost Dunnstown 17.10 (112) Hepburn 15.14 (104) def Learmonth 8.9 (57)

UNDEFEATED: Gordon’s Jaymes Gorman kicks at goal during the Eagles 23-point win over Waubra at home on Saturday. Photo: CHIPPY RIVERA

Gordon 15.12 (102) def Waubra 11.13 (79) Buninyong 13.12 (90) def Newlyn 6.4 (40) RESERVES Beaufort 7.5 (47) def C’ham/Linton 4.6 (30) Springbank 3.14 (32) def Creswick 0.2 (2) R’wood/C’hap 19.7 (121) def Ballan 1.1 (7) Skipton 8.10 (58) def Daylesford 2.7 (19) Clunes 3.2 (20) lost Dunnstown 19.16 (130) Hepburn 15.9 (99) def Learmonth 4.10 (34) Gordon 9.15 (69) def Waubra 3.1 (19) Buninyong 6.11 (47) def Newlyn 3.5 (23) UNDER 18s Beaufort 2.16 (28) def Carngham Linton 3.6 (24) Springbank v Creswick - Cancelled R’wood/C’hap 17.12 (114) def Ballan 3.7 (25) Skipton 2.8 (53) def Daylesford 5.6 (36) Clunes 2.1 (13) lost Dunnstown 19.16 (130) Hepburn 1.3 (9) lost Learmonth 19.16 (130) Gordon 10.11 (71) def Waubra 9.7 (61) Buninyong 4.2 (26) lost Newlyn 19.9 (123) UNDER 15s Beaufort 7.2 (44) def C’ham/Linton 4.4 (28) Springbank v Creswick - Cancelled R’wood/C’hap 4.9 (33) lost Ballan 15.6 (96) Skipton 4.3 (27) lost Daylesford 11. 9 (75) Clunes 712 (54) def Dunnstown 6.7 (43)

Bacchus Marsh Baseball Club Results - Round 3 Bacchus Marsh Tigers v Guild Lions First home game of the season was against the 2021 premiers Guild. The Tigers hit out to a 3 run lead in the first inning before Guild chipped away over the next 3 innings to lead the game 3-5. The last two innings see-sawed with the Tigers tying the game before Guild were able to hit in the winning run late in the game. A good game by both teams with some clutch hitting when it mattered winning the game for Guild. Next week - Bacchus Marsh Tigers host the Corio Tigers at Masons Lane. First pitch is at 1pm Saturday 14th May.

Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 7 May Wednesday– Stableford Winner -John Costello (21) 39 points. R/up - Jimmy Walsh (18) 38 points. Magpie - 14th Jimmy Walsh. NTPs - 12th David Leach, 15th Jimmy Walsh. Saturday – Stroke – Monthly Medal A GRADE Winner Anthony Moore 68-6-62. R/up - Rick Roden 75-112-63. B GRADE Winner of Medal Bill Pickering 78-18-60. R/up - Hugh Miller 80-17-63 on c/b from Jimmy Walsh 81-18-63. NTPs - 12th Jimmy Walsh, 15th David Leach. Magpies - 14th David Leach, 18th John McLeod. Balls 6, Cut-off 66 Bill Pickering, Rick Roden, Hugh Miller, Jimmy Walsh, Brian Cran, Anthony Moore.

Hepburn 2.2 (14) lost Learmonth 8.11 (59) Gordon 14.20 (104) def Waubra 0.1 (1) Buninyong 22.17 (149) def Newlyn 1.0 (6)

Gordon centre Makayla Anderson fires the ball into the Eagles’ offensive third during her side’s big win over Waubra in CHNL A Grade action last Saturday. Photo CHIPPY RIVERA

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Central Highlands Netball League Results – Round 4 Results – Round 4

Club 13&U Skipton 4 Daylesford 3 Gordon 16 Waubra 5 Springbank 23 Creswick 7 Beaufort 1 Carngham 42 Clunes 8 Dunnstown 11 Buninyong 7 Newlyn 24 Hepburn 6 Learmonth 26 Rokewood Ballan Bye - Bungaree

15&U 32 11 37 4 46 1 10 39 25 6 11 24 31 22 8 26

17&U 24 9 18 26 37 10 3 33 26 31 11 32 28 19 14 12

C 38 16 39 19 33 11 32 19 34 38 33 17 20 28

B 30 14 40 17 28 15 37 18 37 28 41 21 5 61 20 24

A 50 29 39 15 66 20 51 24 47 65 49 16 11 90 60 19

Super Seb caps special double By Tim O'Connor (HRV) John Nicholson would have been a happy man when he turned on his phone and discovered two of his stable stars had combined for a double at Victorian harness racing headquarters. The Mt Cottrell trainer was in transit to Thailand during the Tabcorp Park Melton meeting last Saturday night and missed being on track for the wins of Sebs Choice and Its Back In The Day. Sebs Choice was favourite for the feature on the card – the APG Vic 4YO Consolation Final - and trimmed up even further in the minutes before the start when Beach Music was scratched from the event after presenting lame in the warm-up. And he made no mistake with his key rival out of the race, spearing to the front from wide on the front row and controlling the tempo before slipping clear in the straight to win by nearly 20m over stablemate Alby Two Chains. “Everyone knows that this horse is the absolute best that I can nearly say that I've sat on and partnered with, and it means a lot that his owners are happy to keep putting me on and trusting me with Sebby. We've got a great connection,” Phillips, who was celebrating her first Group 2 triumph, said. “Any win with any of Bully's (Nicholson) horses is a good win and I can't believe how good of a night we've had and he's not here to witness it.” Sebs Choice has won three of four runs this preparation, with Saturday night’s success taking his record to 11 wins from 24 starts. Its Back In The Day broke a long winning drought with a last-gasp success in the DNR Logistics Pace.

Sebs Choice winning at Tabcorp Park on Saturday night. Photo Stuart McCormick.

The victory was the horse’s first since July 2020 and his 12th overall at start 31. “He fractured his hock back in 2020 and it’s been a long time. It’s a team effort between Bully and I to get him to this stage and it seems after every run we have a little problem arise,” Phillips said. “It was a big drop in class tonight so it was good to get up on the outside.”

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Devils outclassed By Todd Whelan A spirited Darley were no match for a more seasoned, undefeated Melton at MacPherson’s Park. The game from the outside, reeked of a five goal Bloods win - either side of that was always going to tell us more about the Devils progress off a winless 2021. The match itself, in trying conditions was a hard watch for the footy purest - conditions were blustery, pocket to pocket but made look still on occasions by the Bloods, whose ball movement from defence, forward into the breeze (especially) was a defining feature. The Bloods run and carry between the arcs was noted by both coaches postmatch with Devils coach Dan Jordan conceding, “that’s how we want to play.” In fairness to the Devils, the Bloods (2018 Grand Finalists) have been at it for four years, honing their craft, their style and are one of the most respected teams in the comp. Jack Walker, Kyle Borg and Jacob Hickey had a heap of the footy and were instrumental driving the Bloods repeatedly into attack. Their accountability with and without the ball is as good as any in the comp. Bloods forward Ryan Carter (2 goals) and Liam Carter (1 goal) looked like they were going to tear the game apart but credit to the young Devils defence, their influence was tempered. Mace Cousins was arguably Darley’s best player up until half time and often two links in the chain out of defence. The former Western Jet has found a home at the level across half back and has a massive role to play at the club in the interim before a likely move (in time) beckons into a midfield rotation. Zane LeHuray played his best game in Devils colors and really stood up following the loss of key defender Matthew Brett (knee) in the opening few minutes. Trent Angwin helped temper the aerial presence of Ryan Carter, while Duncan Cadman and Mitch Ward did some good things to negate the scoring when repeatedly under the pump. Brett Bewley was clearly the Devils leading possession winner on the ground, his presence alone is undeniable, his contribution vital. The support crew led by Luther Baker was sound but whether the Devils won the midfield battle is a

different conversation altogether. On effort alone they’re to be commended as the growth and footy smarts of those around them continue under the charge of experienced mentor and coach Dan Jordan. Darley are at home this week against old rivals Sunbury. The Lions are 0-3, expect them to go all in at selection this week with some big names to get their season back on track. Despite the Devils current 5th placing on the BFNL ladder, the visitors are expected to start favorites. Should be a beauty. **Saturday Apple 98.5FM - Darley v Sunbury LIVE RADIO 2pm. WHAT THE COACHES SAID Where was the game was won and lost? TYMMS (Melton) - In the engine room with our run and carry. JORDAN (Darley) - The Bloods ball movement was impressive; we were exposed a few times. They were a lot cleaner than us. Rate your ‘forwards’ performance: TYMMS - Kept separation and allowed one on one’s. JORDAN - Tough day, competed hard. Didn’t get many genuine looks at it, full credit to Melton. Rate your ‘midfielders’ performance: TYMMS - What we didn’t win, we halved. Great pressure. JORDAN - Tried hard. Melton’s effectiveness on the outside was telling. Rate your ‘defenders’ performance: TYMMS Solid, we defended really well. JORDAN - Pretty solid. Losing Matthew Brett didn’t help. Trent Angwin was good and our young guys Mace Cousins and Zane LeHuray showed some good signs. FINAL SCORES: Melton 2.4-16, 4.8-32, 8.10-58, 11.14-80 def Darley 1.3-9, 3.4-22, 3.7-25, 7.8-50 BEST: Darley - B. Bewley, T. Angwin, L. Baker, M. Cousins, Z. Lehuray. GOALS: Darley - J. Cadman 2, L. Baker 1, A. Azzopardi, N. Rodda, W. Johnson, B. Wright. DON’T MISS “THE PRESSER’’ - LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM. LISTEN TO APPPLE 98.5FM OR STREAM LIVE www. apple985fm.com.au

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Ballarat Netball League ladder

A Grade Team PTS % 1 North Ballarat............ 12 182.76 2 Redan....................... 12 143.94 3 Melton South............ 12 141.18 4 Darley........................ 10 125.00 5 East Point.................... 8 100.00 6 Ballarat........................ 6 86.26 7 Lake Wendouree........ 4 83.33 8 Bacchus Marsh........... 4 49.14 9 Sebastopol.................. 0 86.11

Ballarat Netball League

SENIOR NETBALL Results – Round 4

Senior Netball – Results Round 4

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

A 49 41 48 36 -

B 36 30 20 45 25 67 37 59 -

C 31 20 11 46 28 36

D 26 26 29 42 42 21 11 42 15 38

19&U 30 40 49 22 16 33 34 40

E 11 25 10 28 26 4 26 22

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Ballarat Football League ladder

Seniors Team PTS % 1 Melton...................... 16 176.39 2 Ballarat.................... 12 155.28 3 North Ballarat.......... 12 139.61 4 Sebastopol................ 8 108.93 5 Darley........................ 8 102.72 6 Bacchus Marsh......... 8 89.54 7 East Point.................. 4 101.70 8 Redan........................ 4 100.50 9 Lake Wendouree....... 4 65.25 10 Melton South............. 4 53.08 11 Sunbury..................... 0 66.67

Ballarat Football League Results - Round 4 SENIORS Lake Wendouree 6.4 (40) lost Sebastopol 12.17 (89) Melton 11.14 (80) def Darley 7.8 (50) North Ballarat 12.7 (79) def East Point 7.10 (52) Redan 4.7 (31) lost Ballarat 4.13 (37) Sunbury 6.9 (45) lost Melton South 9.12 (66) Bye – Bacchus Marsh RESERVES Lake Wendouree 1.3 (9) lost Sebastopol 16.14 (110) Melton 13.11 (89) def Darley 6.8 (44) North Ballarat 10.10 (70) def East Point 8.8 (56) Redan 5.5 (35) lost Ballarat 10.9 (69) Sunbury 23.16 (154) def Melton South 2.2 (14) Bye – Bacchus Marsh

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UNDER 19s Lake Wendouree 5.11 (41) lost Sebastopol 14.11 (95) Melton 3.3 (21) lost Darley 5.7 (37) North Ballarat 10.8 (68) def East Point 5.7 (37) Redan 5.4 (34) lost Ballarat 12.11 (83) Bye – Bacchus Marsh

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THAN DEALS AT OUR DEALERSHIPS

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Melton Toyota

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143-147 High Street, Melton 0300 MeT: lto03 n Toy8746 ota meltontoyota.com.au

Driveaway pricing includes, all government fees and charges

LMCT 1976

143-147 High Street, Melton T: 03 8746 0300

meltontoyota.com.au

LMCT 1976

meltontoyota.com.au

Driveaway pricing includes, all government fees and charges

THERE’S MORE THAN DEALS AT OUR DEALERSHIPS T2022-018292

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Offering 20% off our Garden Pots Also offering a wide range of Garden ornaments

Starting Tuesday 3rd May through to Friday 27th May 2022 For every purchase over $100 spent, you’ll receive an entry into our prize giveaway.

Win a $500 Gift Voucher for Sand & Soil Bacchus Marsh (Prize drawn at our end of month celebration)

Sausage Sizzle on Saturday 28th May from 11.00am

All this together with loads more All conveniently located at 24 Rutherford Court Maddingley, Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340 Phone: 03 5367 6711 Website: sandsoil.com.au Email: admin@sandsoil.com.au