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Million dollar win
The price of beef is soaring at over $50 kilogram in the butcher shops however, if you were one of eight people to share in a recent TattsLotto first division prize, you may consider ordering a celebratory steak. A group of eight Bacchus Marsh shoppers have shared a $2.86 million prize in the Saturday TattsLotto draw. The players were part of a store syndicate, which held one of the seven division one winning entries in TattsLotto draw 4271, drawn on Saturday, 25 June 2022. Each member of the syndicate will bag a share worth $358,361.07 Shares in the winning syndicate were purchased at Bacchus Marsh Newsagency, 138 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. Bacchus Marsh Newsagency owner Pete Drever said discovering his store’s syndicate had scored division one was a fantastic way to start the day. “It was incredible to discover a store syndicate that’s been running for over a decade won a division one prize,” he said. “We know all the share owners and they’re all locals.” Mr Drever said he reached out to the syndicate members the next morning and some of them have stated that they are going to share the win with loved ones doing it tough, extend their holidays, and pay off their mortgages. “The win could not have come at a better time. People are struggling with the cost of living now and this win will help a lot of families. It’s also great news for the township in general. “Although we have had some division one wins over the last ten or so years, the buzz of a new win is always special, so we plan to celebrate with the town and decorate our outlet,” Mr Drever said. In 2021, TattsLotto created 210 millionaires across Australia.
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Participate and educate
Get up, stand up and show up, is the message for NAIDOC Week celebrations this year. The national event is held across Australia, and Moorabool in the first week of July each year, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples. It is an opportunity to learn about, and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. In Moorabool, Council will be hosting and promoting a calendar of events and activities for NAIDOC Week, at Moorabool Libraries from 3-10 July. Indigenous artist and weaver Michelle Napanangka Earl, will present a woven raffia bracelet making class, by instructional video, whilst Jayden Lillyst a Gunditjmara singer, songwriter and educator, will be the presenter for the July BacchChat. Mr Lillyst will also present NAIDOC Storytime at the Lerderderg Library. NAIDOC Week Craft - Lerderderg Library Session 1 - Thursday 7 July, 10am-11am Session 2 - Thursday 7 July, 2pm-3pm BacchChat - Lerderderg Library Saturday 9 July 10am-12noon NAIDOC Storytime - Lerderderg Library Saturday 9 July 1pm-2pm Bookings are required for all the free events www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and search NAIDOC week.
Electrical appliances spark warning
An overloaded power board that has potential to start a fire in the home. Photo - CFA There is an important reminder out for Moorabool residents to make sure their electrical appliances are safe this winter. Victorian firefighters have joined The Alfred to also mark Burns Awareness. Last year, CFA and FRV attended more than 1,500 electrical fires involving household equipment and appliances. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said it is a timely reminder to take extra precautions to prevent serious burns or devastating house fires. “Electrical appliances including double adaptors, power boards and extension cords are a major cause of residential fires,” Mr Heffernan said. “Check you’re not overloading power boards. Don’t leave electrical appliances like hair straighteners and laptops on soft surfaces. And never leave electrical devices like
your phone charging overnight.” Mr Heffernan said to also ensure monitors, laptops, televisions and other equipment have good air flow around them. “And make sure they are not covered or in confined spaces, while outdoor electrical items like eBikes, eScooters, or hoverboards should be properly maintained.” Burns Surgeon Dane Holden at Alfred Health, said each winter brings about a spike in presentations to the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred. "Each year we see a spate of preventable burns injuries caused by faulty products, or because people let their guard down," he said. "Unfortunately, when products such as electric heaters malfunction, it can quickly lead to a house fire
and catastrophic burns injuries. “These types of fires result in burns all over the body, which requires significant surgical intervention and long, painful rehabilitation periods. Fire Rescue Commissioner Ken Block said more than 70 per cent of fatal house fires start in bedrooms and living areas. “These can be caused by a range of factors, including electrical appliances, and we are calling on all Victorian households to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, living area, and hallway.” It is also a timely reminder to test household smoke alarms as it only takes a few minutes to check if your smoke alarm is in working order. “Only working smoke alarms save lives,” Mr Block said.