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She has a strong sense of connection to her community, the environment and her place within the universe. Meet Lou Callow the artist. Her career as an Arts Educator spans more than 40-years; the past 24-years were spent at Bacchus Marsh Grammar school. Ms Callow has guided students in the production of community arts, including garden mosaics, sculptures, and large mural paintings. She has also had a new arts building at the Grammar named “The Lou Callow Gallery and Art School’ back in 2011. Around Ballan, her work has not been limited to the Wombat Regional Arts Network group, who presented Birds in Ballan, Winter Knits, Black Nite-Black Lite and Christmas decoration events, but a couple of characters that just seem to pop up around the town. Over the last 12-months a birdman sat outside the local newsagency, greeting customers to the business. He was green, wore pants with braces, gumboots, a check shirt and hat, with a very large beak that held the weekly edition of The Moorabool News, However, the beak broke and was getting beyond his use and Ms Callow grabbed the opportunity to replace with another ‘gentleman’, looking dapper in a suit jacket and bow tie. “I’ve only remodelled the head really,” Ms Callow said. “I thought I would create another character, but this one does not have a name yet, although he has turned out looking like a Labrador dog.” The body of the art piece is actually a mannequin, and the head is really all that was re-designed, filled with expansion foam with a latex mask. “The dog didn’t bond with me at all,” Ms Callow said laughing. “He had the foam coming out his nose and ears, the mannequin arm and leg fell off when I was putting him in place, it was a comedy of errors,” she said. “The community takes pride in their town, and this was just to provide a bit of fun for everyone. Both artworks became and have become, quite the attraction.” Have a name for the dog? Wander into the Ballan Newsagency and let the ladies behind the counter know, you may win a chocolate frog if your name is chosen Find out more about Ms Callow the artist, at www.loucallow.com.au

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Tractors to go west By Lachlan Ellis A ‘superload’ will be going through Moorabool in the early hours this Friday however, there will be another super load convoy travelling on the freeway, tractors. Five months on from a successful rally in Melbourne, a community group will take to the streets of Ballarat with tractors and utes, shining a bright red light on “ill-conceived” plans for an overhead transmission network. Over 300 people attended the Stop AusNet’s Towers rally at Spring Street in March, and it’s hoped an even bigger crowd will join the convoy and rally at Lydiard Street, Ballarat this Friday 15 July. The group is rallying against the Western Renewables Link (formerly known as the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project), which would put 190 kilometres of high-voltage transmission lines aboveground through Western Victoria under current plans. Chair of Stop AusNet’s Towers, Emma Muir, said she hoped the rally would help more people in the Ballarat area realise how the proposed powerlines will affect them. “The rally will feature local politicians, candidates, community groups, and people who want to have a chat about how the project will affect not just the regions involved, but also the Ballarat community,” Ms Muir told the Moorabool News.

“We feel that Ballarat is going a bit under the radar I suppose. The Ballarat region will be directly affected by the proposal, and we want to make the extended community aware how we will be affected too. McCain’s spud growers will definitely be affected, plus services that support them. Also tourism, tourism is a huge thing for Ballarat but also the Daylesford and Creswick region.” Ms Muir said the rally was a chance to put local politicians on notice, with the state election coming up in November. “A lot of candidates and politicians are in the Ballarat region, so we thought it was a good spot to highlight the community’s concerns as well, and show them to take us seriously… we’re not going to vote for the same,” she said. “If AusNet gets its way, this project will devastate our communities. Bushfire risk will skyrocket, high-value agricultural land that feeds Victoria will be destroyed, and land values will plummet. The project must go underground, not overhead.” The event will begin at around 10.30 am, with the vehicle convoy departing Ballarat Airport and making its way to Lydiard Street, doing a couple of laps of Ballarat before meeting back in Lydiard Street at 12.30pm. Comedian and actor Stephen Curry, who was at the March rally, and a huge supporter of the group since June 2020, will also be speaking at the rally. For more information on the rally, visit www.stopausnetstowers.com.au.

Library consult goes to Gordon By Carol Saffer The planning and design work for the new Ballan Library and Community Hub is underway with Moorabool Shire Council calling for community input at a Community Cafés held across the Shire. Gordon and nearby residents are invited to the Public Hall on Tuesday, 19 July at 5.30pm to meet the architects, project team and Library/Council staff to share ideas for the new venue. Council anticipates the proposed site in Inglis Street Ballan, will include a library and incorporate a maternal and child health centre, community meeting spaces, exhibition and event spaces, all surrounding a central connected courtyard. Gordon resident Kylie Abraham attended the first community meeting held in Ballan. She said it would be a fantastic development and welcomed the suggestions put forward by the audience.

“I love the idea of [not just the library space but] hiring different functional, up-to-date meeting rooms,” she said. “I often work from home, and the internet in Gordon is unstable and affected by the weather, so the idea of being able to use a meeting room is brilliant.” Ms Abraham said the ability to take magazines and books out into the planned outdoor areas is also a terrific initiative. “And the concept of varying opening hours is a winner. After my commute from work, I can pop into the library and pick up items on my way home.” Mt Egerton resident Helen Hunter said the project is a great thing to be happening to Ballan. She said when her family lived in Ballan, she and her two daughters were regular visitors to the library. “I have fond memories of taking the girls there, particularly as the original purpose of a Mechanics Institute building was to be a meeting hall and library,” she said.

“I hope the new Hub will capture the attention of teenagers with technology appropriate to the interests, whether its gaming or literacy based.” The current Ballan Library within the Mechanics Institute cannot provide internet access to the public and does not meet accessibility standards. It is 37 per cent of the size required to meet the needs of the town’s population, not including the surrounding area. In Ballan and surrounds, one in five households is without internet. The new Hub anticipates opening its doors to the community in 2023. The Gordon Community Café is at the Gordon Public Hall, 64 Main St Gordon. Please call the council on 5366 7100 and select #5 to register.

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One year on Western Health is celebrating a year since the amalgamation with Djerriwarrh Health Services (DjHS), which now forms the company’s Bacchus Marsh, Melton, and Caroline Springs campuses. The three health services officially became part of Western Health on July 1, 2021, putting more than 11,000 healthcare professionals under the same umbrella. Western Health Chief Executive Russell Harrison thanked the staff across Bacchus Marsh Hospital, Grant Lodge Aged Care, and the Community Centres in Bacchus Marsh, Melton, and Caroline Springs, for their hard work, commitment, and dedication. “As we continue to work through the transition period, the focus of everyone here at Western Health has always remained on our most important priority – our patients,” Mr Harrison said.

“Thanks to all of our staff – both those who have recently joined and our long-term staff members – for your ongoing commitment. Together we aim to provide the best possible care for families and communities right across the western suburbs.” In the past year, over 100 staff have been recruited across the three campuses, buildings across the three sites have been upgraded, and more than 500 babies have been born at the Bacchus Marsh maternity unit. One of those babies was Colson Millson, who was born on the very first day of the amalgamation and returned to visit the hospital with his mum, Kimberly Varga. Western Health has also been allocated $3.75 million from the State Government recently, to go towards the provision of private bedrooms and bathrooms for all residents at Grant Lodge.

Colson Millson turned one on Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born at Bacchus Marsh Hospital on day one of the amalgamation with Western Health (July 1 2021). Photo – Western Health

Emergency services at the scene of the fatal collision on the Diggers-Rest Coimadai Road last Friday afternoon. Photo – M/News photographer ©

Fatality at Coimadai

A man has been charged following fatal collision in Coimadai last Friday afternoon. The 19-year-old has been charged by Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives with one count of dangerous driving causing death. The charge follows a collision involving a truck, bus and several cars on Diggers RestCoimadai Road on Friday 8 July about 3.40pm. Sadly, the male driver of one of the cars involved died at the scene. The driver of the truck was trapped in his vehicle for a short time while the driver, and only occupant of the bus, wasn’t injured. The Maddingley man was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday 11 July.

Rewards for good behaviour The safe driver discount has been reintroduced for learner and probationary drivers. The Andrews Labor Government is reducing costs for Moorabool motorists with a new package that rewards safe driver behaviour and makes learners and probationary licenses free. Member for Melton Steve McGhie said local drivers would benefit from the reintroduction of the safe driver discount, free learners and probationary licenses, as well as free online testing. “Free Ls and Ps will put money back in the pockets of young people and families and help them get connected to study and work,” he said. Under these changes, aspiring drivers and riders will save up to $51.40 in learner licensing and online testing fees. While probationary drivers will save up to $133.30 in probationary license and online hazard perception testing fees. Safe drivers who have not incurred demerit points or committed road safety offences in the three years prior to their licence expiring, will be rewarded with the reintroduction of a 25 per cent discount on their licence renewal. Car, motorcycle and heavy vehicle licence holders, regardless of age, who have not incurred demerit points or committed road safety offences in the three years prior to

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their licence expiring, will save more than $21 on a three-year licence and $73 on a 10year licence. The learner permit and hazard perception tests were made available online last year, to provide greater flexibility for aspiring drivers looking to achieve their licence goals anywhere, anytime – since its introduction more than 90 per cent of customers now choose the online option. In-person testing, and appointment fees will remain. For more information about licence and registration services in Victoria or to access the online tests, head to www.vicroads.vic. gov.au

Local community group Ballan Stationeers hosted a community planting day on Saturday, 18 June, the last one before winter really sets in. The Stationeers and volunteers planted various native plants on the south side of the Ballan Railway Station to improve the biodiversity values of the station and provide a habitat for wildlife. Mike Vale, Stationeers co-ordinator said ten people turned up on the day, some of whom were members of the Moorabool Catchment Land Care group. Mike said Justin Cass, the Land Care coordinator gave terrific assistance as he has invaluable plant knowledge. “He provided information on the best type of native plants for us to purchase from the Rowsley nursery,” Mr Vale said. “The Stationeers normally work on the north side of the railway lines, but this time we started phase one of the south side plantings,” he said. There were 280 potted plants transferred into the ground.

Julie Keating, Moorabool Catchment Land Care president, said the group provided a planting machine for use on the day. “This meant there wasn’t a lot of hard work for the volunteers as they just unpot the plants and place them in the holes,” she said. Mr Cass said a variety of native grasses, herbs, and wildflowers were planted. “These would have once occurred naturally in the area but have been removed from the landscape due to a number of environmental pressures since colonisation,” he said. “By planting these native species, we encourage native insects and pollinators, which attracts native bird life. “These new plants will also become a source of seed for future revegetation projects, and now germinate naturally at the site creating an ecosystem similar to the original grasslands.” Mr Cass suggests the next time you visit the Ballan Station, check out the gardens on the southern platform. All the workers enjoyed a free sausage sizzle kindly donated by the Ballan Lions Club. The Ballan Stationeers received funding from the Moorabool Wind Farm to make this project possible.

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Superload to cause freeway delays Moorabool motorists have been asked to plan their journey and allow extra time on the road this Friday morning, with a superload set to cause delays on the Western Freeway. From Wednesday 13 July to Sunday 17 July, a large superload carrying an electrical transformer will travel from Glen Waverley to Bordertown, South Australia, in stages across the four days. Beginning its journey at around 9.30 pm on Wednesday 13 July, the superload will travel across metropolitan Melbourne to Yarraville, and then from Yarraville to Ballarat on the night of Thursday 14 July. Motorists travelling in both directions of the Western Freeway between Dicksons Road, Pentland Hills and Old Melbourne Road, Ballan will need to share the outbound lanes between 1 am and 4 am Friday 15 July, as the superload travels on the wrong side of the freeway. The superload is approximately 90 metres long – almost the size of two Olympic swimming pools – and weighs close to 390 tonnes.

A VicRoads spokesperson said opportunities will be provided to pass, however, road users should expect delays as the superload often moves at a slow speed. “If you need to travel when the superload is on the road, plan ahead or seek an alternate route where possible to avoid delays. “For your safety, please stay well clear of the superload. There will be no viewing opportunities when the superload is on the move or parked,” the spokesperson said. VicRoads traffic management officers and load escorts will be in attendance, travelling with the superloads to help the vehicle manoeuvre around corners, temporarily remove signage and lights, place steel supports over existing drainage and then put everything back in place once the superload has passed through. To find out more about the route and if it will impact you, visit www.vicroads.gov. au/superload. You can also check real time travel advice at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au. The planned route is subject to change.

Waste forum rep appointed By Lachlan Ellis

Freeway collision non-fatal By Lachlan Ellis A multi-vehicle crash on the Western Freeway early last Monday (4 July) has thankfully resulted in no major injuries, with a police investigation ongoing into how the accident occurred. Eastbound lanes were closed on the Western Freeway near Hopetoun Park following the five-vehicle collision, with paramedics and police attending the scene. A spokesperson for Ambulance Victoria said that a man in his 30s “was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition” after paramedics were called “at about 6.15 am”.

Victoria Police told the Moorabool News the collision was being looked into. “Bacchus Marsh police are investigating after five vehicles collided travelling east on the Western Freeway about 6.15am on 4 July. Police are investigating the circumstances and the investigation remains ongoing,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said. Drivers reported the freeway cleared around an hour after VicTraffic reported “significant delays” and “speed set to 40 km/h” in the eastbound lanes at 6.41 am. If you have any information about the collision that could be useful, you can contact Bacchus Marsh Police Station on 5366 4500.

Council has voted in favour of joining a regional forum on waste management, following State Government legislation dissolving Waste and Resource Recovery Groups (WRRGs). The WRRGs were officially dissolved from 1 July 2022, under the new Victorian Waste and Recycling Act. Under the WRRGs, Victorian councils joined together to plan and coordinate waste management and resource recovery, but the State Government has “yet to provide any concrete details as to an ongoing mechanism that would serve a similar function after June 30, 2022” according to the motion put forward by Cr Tom Sullivan. In the motion, which came before the 6 July Ordinary Meeting of Council (OMC), Cr Sullivan proposed Council appoint a representative to a new ‘Local Government State-Wide Waste Forum’, which has formed seven groups from 79 Local Government Associations across Victoria. The Forum “aims to ensure consistent representation across our rural, regional and metropolitan Councils to advise the State Government” as reforms to the waste

management system continue in the coming years. As one of seven Chairs of the Forum (representing Grampians Central West), Cr Sullivan said the Forum had shown its worth in continuing collaboration between councils, and advocating for local government issues around waste. “There’s a lot of concern about role of local government going forward [under the new Waste Act]. I and the other Forum Chairs have had informal meetings to work out how to ensure local government has a voice going forward,” Cr Sullivan explained. “The 12 member councils in our region have decided we want to continue the forum arrangement that currently exists into the future, because it’s working exceptionally well, and it’s been a wonderful resource for officers. It’s been invaluable to have that peer opportunity. We want to ensure under the new processes, local government does have a voice.” Cr Ward moved the motion, and nominated Cr Sullivan to be Moorabool Shire Council’s representative at the Local Government State-Wide Waste Forum. The motion was seconded by Cr Dudzik, and approved unanimously by Councillors.

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By Lachlan Ellis Planners of a controversial transmission network project are in the sights of Moorabool Shire Council, arguing that three years since Council first lodged its concerns, there has been “no material change”. Council first provided a submission about the Western Renewables Link (formerly the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project) to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) back in June 2019. In this submission, Council voiced its and the community’s concerns about the planned route for the network, and the potential for environmental and economic damage as a result of building overhead powerlines. Council CEO Derek Madden said it was “unacceptable” to find the issues remained the same, on the three-year anniversary of the submission. “It is unclear why Council and community members were invited to provide input into the project if this was to have no meaningful influence on the actual, tangible outcome. We understand why the community is feeling frustrated, and it also calls into question the credibility of the process,” Mr Madden said. Council has spent the last three years highlighting the flaws in current plans for the Western Renewables Link, including through commissioning an independent report which stated undergrounding the lines would be “around 5.7 times the cost” compared to overhead. This is in stark contrast to the “up to 10 times more” quoted by AusNet and AEMO. The newly elected Albanese Government

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Sunflowers for hope, and Ukraine

Crash victims escape injury By Lachlan Ellis Despite involving a truck and occurring on one of Moorabool’s busiest roads, a car accident has ended as well as one can – without injury. Police, SES, and paramedics were called to Gisborne Road in Darley on the evening of Monday 4 July, not far from shopping complex. Despite the incident occurring in Darley, it was the VICSES Gisborne Unit that responded at around 5 pm, assisting with traffic direction while road closures were in effect. The incident involved two vehicles colliding, with an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson telling the Moorabool News that “a man believed to be in his 30s was assessed by paramedics for muscular pain, but did not require treatment or transport”. VicRoads were also called to the scene, due to traffic light poles coming down at the time of the accident. SES volunteers were cleared from the incident at 7.19 pm.

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Winters in the west of the shire can be bleak and dreary, but local artists are brightening the Ballan township up with crocheted sunflowers – and you can learn how to help with a free workshop. The volunteer-run Wombat Regional Arts Network, which has also decorated Ballan in the past during the ‘WinterKnits’ and ‘Birds in Ballan’ events, will be busy crocheting until the end of July. The group has run two informal workshops at the Ballan Bowling Club, with the third and final workshop to be held on Tuesday 19 July, from 1 – 3.30 pm. Wombats volunteer Lou Callow said sunflowers were specifically chosen not just because they’re colourful and eye-catching, but also for symbolic reasons. “The sunflower is a powerful symbol of hope, love, and friendship. They are uplifting, and as their name implies, represent the sun. Sunflowers are popping up around the Ballan streetscape to add colour, lift spirits, and to encourage the sun to visit us more often during this bleak winter,” Ms Callow told the Moorabool News. “The deeper motivation for creating sunflowers in the streetscape is to support for the global movement of solidarity for Ukrainian people suffering from the ongoing war with Russia. The sunflower is the national symbol of Ukraine, and the sunflower seed is a major component of Ukrainian crop production.” The sunflower streetscape has begun, but may expand further along Inglis Street with sewn, knitted, and painted sunflowers as well, based on how many volunteers chip in. “We’ve got about 10 volunteers at the moment, CWA and the Library are supporting us too,” Ms Callow said. “Hopefully now that there’s some sunflowers in the street, that’ll spark interest and get more people involved. It just brightens people’s day, and gets people talking, and walking,” fellow Wombat Helen Hammond said. If you would like to contribute, attend a workshop, or donate materials, contact Tracey Taylor via email at Artist Lou Callow with some of the sunflower art in the wombatartsinfo@gmail.com, or check out the Wombat Regional Arts Network Facebook page and website. main street of Ballan. Photo – Helen Tatchell

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Former Devil leads Victorian team By Lachlan Ellis A Darley teen was named captain of the Victoria Country football team, leading the side to a big win in Queensland. Aaron Cadman also plays for the Greater Western Victoria Rebels in the NAB League, and was added to the NAB AFL Academy squad in May. Mr Cadman is 18-years-old and led Vic Country to a comfortable 33-point win against the Allies on Sunday 3 July at the Gabba, contributing 2 goals 3 points of Country’s 10.15 (75) final score. He said it was a privilege to have been named captain and deemed worthy of leading the Vic Country squad. “It’s an honour really, to captain those boys…we’ve got a ripping group of boys down there, and we all get along really well. To be named captain, and be seen as a leader in that group, is just an honour, it’s really good,” Mr Cadman told the Moorabool News. “The support from Darley is really good, everyone’s always supporting me and getting around me. Whenever I’m at

training people say congratulations, every time I go on Facebook the Darley footy club have posted something. I really appreciate everyone’s support.” A towering 194 cm figure with strong hands, and over two goal average in the NAB League this season, some sources predict Cadman will be one of the top 20 picks in the upcoming AFL Draft – but he isn’t letting that go to his head. “I hope I’ll get drafted, but you never know what’ll happen. You never know, still got a long way to go. But it’d be unreal… I’ve been waiting for that moment my whole life, putting in the hard yards, to see it all pay off would be incredible,” he said. “It’s been harder playing against bigger bodies, but I just try to play my natural game and play on my instincts…but I think I’m fitting in pretty well.” Mr Cadman is also expected to captain Vic County against Western Australia (July 17) and Vic Metro (September, time TBC). He shares the role as co-captain with Jhye Clark from the Geelong Falcons. Both matches will air on the AFL website and Fox Footy.

Aaron Cadman has captained the Victorian Country Football team in Queensland. Photo – GWV Rebels

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Farmers have until Sunday, 31 July, to apply for a Bee-Friendly Farming grant of up to $10,000. If farmers and land managers plant pollinator-friendly trees indigenous to their farms, Bee Friendly Farming will provide $1 for every tree planted. The grants are a partnership between the Wheen Bee Foundation, Bee Friendly Farming and One Tree Planted, which is providing $100,000 for the grants, with the target of planting 100,000 trees to increase pollinator habitat. Fiona Chambers, CEO of Wheen Bee Foundation, administrators of the grant program, said the tree grants support pollinators while also benefitting farmers. “Habitat loss is one of the greatest threats to bees and other pollinators,” Ms Chambers said. “Planting pollinator-friendly trees increases food for bees, provides essential habitat for them to breed and creates habitat corridors, reducing the distance they need to travel to forage. “This, in turn, helps farmers with healthier, more prolific pollinators and enhanced crop pollination outcomes.” Wheen Bee Foundation is a registered Australian charity promoting the importance of bees for food security, biodiversity and ecosystem health. It funds research and development activities that address bees’ national and global threats. The Foundation partners with One Tree Planted and Flow Hive in organising the grants program. The Bee Friendly Farming project recently celebrated its first anniversary in Australia, with over 30,000 hectares of farmland across Australia certified as Bee Friendly Farming (BFF). To be eligible to receive a tree grant, farms must be certified with BFF Grant amounts start at $1,000, which more than covers certification costs. Seventeen agriculture businesses in four states received grants totalling $48,600 to plant pollinator-friendly trees during the first year of the grant program. “The program was extremely successful last year, funding the establishment of 80ha of pollinator habitat across four states,” Ms Chambers said. To be eligible, farms must either be BFF certified or have a BFF certified application submitted and pending approval by the tree grant closing date. To apply for certification, go to beefriendlyfarming.org.au/categories/bff-certified To apply for tree grants, go to beefriendlyfarming.org.au/tree-grants-application Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday, 31 July 2022.

A split-second decision to push someone at a Bacchus Marsh pub has landed a 19-yearold man a four figure fine. Magistrate Ronald Saines told the young man he’s lucky the victim wasn’t more severely injured. Brodie Souter appeared in-person at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday 24 June, represented by lawyer Tim Hancock, as he faced a charge of recklessly causing injury. The court heard that Mr Souter’s decision to push another man at Main Street hotel led to the victim fracturing two vertebrae. “The accused was at Flanagan’s having some drinks with friends. About 15 minutes past midnight on 19 June, the victim had a verbal argument with the accused, which started with some banter. The accused was overheard saying something to a male, ‘If I hit this guy will you back me up’. The accused has then struck out, pushing the victim in the chest area…he was caught offguard and hit his head on a table,” Police Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Clare Kane told the court. “This was captured on CCTV. The victim was taken to Bacchus Marsh Hospital complaining of neck pain. After an initial assessment, he was taken to Sunshine via ambulance for further investigations. Scans conducted at the Sunshine Hospital revealed the victim had sustained a fracture to his CT and C3 vertebrae. He was fitted with a neck brace, which stayed in place between 6 and 12 weeks to assist in healing it,” LSC Kane said. Mr Hancock said his client made full admissions to recklessly causing injury, and was remorseful for his actions.

“This was another one of those instances in the context of alcohol consumption and young men, which can often end in very different circumstances. Perhaps this is mercifully one of those situations where a millimetre difference means we’re here, and not having this conversation in a committal strain…the seriousness of this is most certainly not lost on Mr Souter,” Mr Hancock said. “By his own admission, excessive alcohol was consumed. A group of two men got together, banter, barbs, and jabs were exchanged…in a split-second hazed decision, Mr Souter has pushed the victim who has fallen back and struck his head. “He [Mr Souter] sees the disappointment he’s caused to his family and the injury he’s caused to the complainant. He’s been very upset, disappointed, and let down with himself on how he acted at the time,” Mr Hancock concluded. Given the “long working life ahead” of Mr Souter as a 19-year-old, Mr Hancock asked Magistrate Ronald Saines not to record a conviction. But Magistrate Saines was not convinced that no conviction should be recorded, based on the youth and otherwise good reputation of Mr Souter. “I accept that the offending lacked intent to harm in any significant way. I accept that the offending was entirely spontaneous. However, to the extent that it is an act that involved the hospitalisation of a person…hospitalising someone is a serious consequence of your offending. I am satisfied that the court must express denunciation. That is by means of recording a conviction against you,” Magistrate Saines said. On top of the conviction, Mr Souter was fined $1000, and ordered to pay $85.70 in court costs.

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Dear Editor, Dear Editor, State of emergency extension is not the path to recovery. Bill shock and skyrocketing costs of fuel, groceries, power and gas are driving a new level of financial anxiety for Victorians deserve to have control of their lives handed families and small business trying to recover from the back. The recent extension of state of emergency laws shows Premier Daniel Andrews has no intention of doing that. pressures of the pandemic. Extending these laws means a longer, slower road to But there’s more pain to come with the Labor Government set to increase more than 2150 state fees and charges from recovery. The threat of mandates, lockdowns and restrictions remain, July 1. It’ll mean more cost increases in our everyday lives at a time which overshadows efforts for us to recover. Emergency powers hurt confidence. They hurt our ability to when many of us can least afford it, with hikes to apply on licences to drive or hunt, for planning applications and on get back on track. But they play second to a Premier with a The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held lust for power and control. building permits. on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15toStead St state of emergency. It’s time to end It’s time end the Under the Labor Government, we’re already carrying the mandates outside of the health and aged care sector. at 6.00 pm. burden ofBallan, 40 new star�ng and increased taxes – despite the Premier’s It’s time to give Victorians back the certainty and confidence ‘iron-clad’ promise of “no new taxes” before the 2018 Election. to move on with their lives. Since 2013-14, Victorian tax revenue has an agenda, go to For details on a�endance or toincreased the viewbythe This Premier lies, berates and misleads Victorians. We all eye-watering 80 per cent from $16.9 billion to a forecast $30.5 deserve so much better than that. www.moorabool.vic.gov.au billion in 2022-23. Matthew Guy MP Labor is addicted to taxes and charges. Their mismanagement and waste on major projects – now more than $28 billion – is Opposition Leader forcing Daniel Andrews and his Treasurer Tim Pallas to grab revenue from everywhere they can. When you head to the ballot box, remember this November that only a change in government will stop the waste. The Nationals will guarantee no new taxes and an audit of all big major projects to rein in the waste. Because our children, and our children’s children shouldn’t have to pay the price of Daniel Andrews’ inability to manage our state’s budget. Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals

Dear Editor, Bolstered biosecurity is crucial to stop catastrophic incursion of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Australian biosecurity efforts must be strengthened following confirmation this week that FMD has been detected in cows in Indonesia. With thousands of Australians travelling to the tropical island nation to escape the winter, iron-clad safeguards must be put in place to protect the health of livestock, our farmers’ livelihoods and the economic prosperity of our $80 billion agriculture sector.

The Victorian Liberals and Nationals are calling on the Federal Government to immediately bolster biosecurity inspections of travellers arriving from anywhere in Indonesia. Comprehensive biosecurity checks at the airport must see every single arrival questioned on their overseas travel and that footwear, in particular, is sterilised or destroyed to protect our borders from a catastrophic incursion of FMD. These checks must come in addition to an increase in border security personnel at the arrivals gate and the signed declaration asking if people have been in contact with animals, animal products or rural areas in their time outside of Australia. I will be writing to incoming Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt for a guarantee the Commonwealth will better protect Australian, and Victorian, farmers and livestock against FMD as a priority. Australia has been free of FMD since 1872, due to our strict quarantine and biosecurity protocols. The CSIRO predicts “a multi-state FMD outbreak in Australia could cost the Australian economy up to $50 billion over 10 years, primarily due to trade restrictions”. But even a “small, contained” outbreak in Victoria would see our economy take a more than $5-6 billion hit. FMD is highly contagious among livestock. Outbreaks have the potential to decimate the industry due to the export market closures, production disruption and significant flow-on social impacts and economic losses for all regional businesses involved in agriculture. Peter Walsh MP Leader of the Nationals

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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22

Hobbies are accented as a healthy and perhaps profitable outlet. Weigh pros and cons before making a career or other critical choice. Decisions rendered now are long lasting ones. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

QUICK PUZZLE

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Offers you issue now will be taken very seriously - don’t get carried away. Ambition is strong, but make an effort to devote time to the private side of your life. TAURUS—April 21-May 22

Keep out of reach of matchmakers and other do-gooders. You are your own best friend and advisor right now. Be generous about boosting the morale of youngsters and seniors alike. GEMINI—May 23-June 21

Plans are being laid for upcoming advancement or an award. Tempers start flying at the drop of a feather. Because of your maturity, even older people may come to you for guidance.

ACROSS 6. Migratory butterfly (7,4) 7. Deprivation (4) 8. Cooking (8) 9. Dog (6) 10. Erase (6) 12. Changes (6) 15. Stitching (6) 17. Fragment (8) 19. Bar (4) 20. Comprehends (11)

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18.

DOWN Melt (8) Firm (6) Man’s name (6) Multitude (4) Young bird (6) Snap (5) Cloudy (8) Confederacy (6) Obtain (6) Case (6) Catches (5) Neat (4)

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ACROSS 6. Poised for a goal-kick, though exhausted? (5,2,4). 7. That flaming thing is covered in grease! (4). 8. From the battle, is damaged very little (5,3). 9. Play the part of the female deer - the rear end! (6). 10. In which one is too old to go with a date perhaps! (6). 12. Proposals from heartless officers (6). 15. Fancy putting a pound sterling on one card! (6). 17. Sends on the players (8). 19. The mean fellow? (4). 20. “I’ll eat my hat if those spots aren’t measles”? (4,7). DOWN 1. Report that will boomerang on one? (8). 2. When you’re “6 Across”, so is it (6). 3. He’s afraid he’ll have to share his guardian with another (6). 4. Turn to the right and run (4). 5. Well bound (6). 6. Rear lights, we hear (5). 11. Understanding and being accommodating (6,2). 13. Stumps - are usually made of wood (6). 14. Throws away the left-overs (6). 15. By having it, a punter might learn to cut his losses (6). 16. In any case, she’ll be interested! (5). 18. When we come round, is very sensible (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9254

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Ready to drop. 7, Wick. 8, Least bit (anag.). 9, Be-hind. 10, Dotage (anag.). 12, Off(ic)ers. 15, L-Iking. 17, Forwards. 19, Norm. 20, Rash promise. Down - 1, Backfire. 2, Eyelid. 3, Co-ward. 4, Tr-ot (rev.). 5, Spring. 6, Raise (rays). 11, Taking in. 13, Floors. 14, Scraps. 15, Less-on. 16, Nurse. 18, W-is-e.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Backgammon. 8, Aged. 9, Bill. 10, Troop. 11, Said. 12, Chartered. 16, Pineapple. 20, Peep. 22, Amble. 23, Rage. 24, Mean. 25, Substitute. Down - 1, Vanish. 2, Skylark. 3, Castle. 4, Impose. 5, Snaps. 7, Devil. 13, Run. 14, Spirits. 15, Beret. 17, Imbibe. 18, Ejects. 19, Lights. 21, Pansy.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Painted lady. 7, Loss. 8, Braising. 9, Collie. 10, Delete. 12, Alters. 15, Sewing. 17, Particle. 19, Rail. 20, Understands. Down - 1, Dissolve. 2, Stable. 3, Edward. 4, Mass. 5, Cygnet. 6, Photo. 11, Lowering. 13, League. 14, Secure. 15, Sheath. 16, Nails. 18, Tidy.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Fixed price. 8, A-to-M. 9, St.-An(drew). 10, Nicks (nix) 11, Tips. 12, Free verse. 16, Net profit. 20, Plus. 22, Title. 23, Kids. 24, L-I’m-a 25, Flat denial. Down - 1, Bitter. 2, Pennies. 3, Sponge. 4, Minces. 5, Least (anag.). 7, Poppy. 13, R-O-T. 14, Corking. 15, Slain (anag.). 17, Extras (anag.). 18, Pleads. 19, Indian (anag.). 21, Staf-f.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 You excel in a management role, but matters involving shared finances need some quick ironing out. A friend’s romantic successes do not mean that your own situation should be taken for granted. LEO—July 23-August 22

A VIP has been promoting you, but now it’s time to return some favours. Hobbies picked up now may ultimately prove profitable. Legal matters should not be rushed. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Delays at this time may be expensive, so expedite matters where you can. Neighbours are in a cordial mood and you may find yourself striking a pleasant new friendship.

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SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

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Financial news is generally bright, but collecting debts requires a firmer approach. Your romantic instinct is not as sharp ANSWER as you believe BELOW - try taking a tip from a friend. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

Educational activities are favoured, but don’t take on an unrealistically heavy load. In all areas - notably health and romance, remind yourself that moderation is the key CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Avoid taking financial or other risks as hunches are of the weak side. On the other hand, your taste is impeccable. If your advice is sought, give it freely. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 A career project may come to a standstill, but the lull is followed by a bustling period. A stuffy relationship becomes less formal. Out of town news should be followed up immediately. PISCES—February 20-March 20 A voice from the past may ask for a favour. Allow some time before making a commitment. Your career path is taking some unexpected turns, but don’t jump to premature conclusions.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are sensitive thoughtful, thrifty and tidy. You have many strengths, but in excess they can also bring some weaknesses. Your friendship circle will expand over the next five months. To maintain or upgrade your present financial status, hard work coupled with creative touches are emphasized.

A VIP has been promoting you, but now it’s time to return some favours. Hobbies picked up now may ultimately prove profitable. Legal matters should not be rushed.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Delays at this time may be expensive, so expedite matters where you can. Neighbours are in a cordial mood and you may find yourself striking a pleasant new friendship. SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Financial news is generally bright, but collecting debts requires a firmer approach. Your romantic instinct is not as sharp as you believe - try taking a tip from a friend. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

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7 Innings pitched by Adrian Terry set the tone with two hits to Chris Dugan, Jared Warwick, and James Bailey. Photo – submitted

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Bacchus Marsh Tigers defeated Guild 6-3 This game was a top of the table clash with #2 Bacchus Marsh hosting #1 Guild. The Tigers came out swinging scoring three runs in the first and second innings. A pitching change saw Guild edge their way back into the game chipping away at the lead. Some good pitching by Adrian Terry backed up with tidy work in the field by Bacchus Marsh saw the game end 6-3, in favour of the Tigers.

Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 9 July Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Andrew Germon (22) 36 points. R/up - Bob Arklay (10) 35 points. NTPs - 12th Denis Conroy, 15th Bill Pickering. Magpie - 14th John Costello. Saturday – Stableford (6th Round House Teams) Winner - Rick Roden (11) 37 points. R/up - Andrew Carton (17) 36 points. NTPs - 12th & 15th Bob Arklay. Magpies - 14th Athol Love, 18th Bob Arklay.

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The Open age 3km starters. Photo - submitted

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

The sun shone across the Pentland Hills onto Lake Dewar at Myrniong last Saturday. The Under 11 and 12 athletes opened the morning’s competition, lining up for their 2km course event. Bacchus Marsh Under 11 athlete Dushan Baniluk pinched the win, while Lachlan Simons (BM) continues to narrow the gap, with a mere 1 second separating the two boys this week. Myah Estlick (BM) was declared the winner for the Under 11 girls while Melton’s Mataya Letham was the victor for the Under 12 girls. Rajkamal singh Virk (Melton) was the only athlete in this event to record a personal best result. Next up were the Under 9 and 10 athletes for their 1.5km event. Iyla Robinson (BM) was the clear winner once again, taking the Under 10 girls’ victory, while Zeke Horne (BM) claimed the win for the Under 10 boys. Anni Clarke (BM) and Joshua Askew (BM) were the first placegetters for the Under 9 boys and girls. James White (BM) recorded the only PB for this event. The third race for the morning saw the Under 7/8 athletes contesting a 1km loop. Melton’s Harry Wark led the field out with a fast start to the race. Emilia Ibrahim (BM) sat in tight behind Harry for the entire race and a sprint finish saw .3 of second separate the two on the finishline. Tait Ash (BM), whose continued grit and determination, saw him rewarded with the Under 7 victory while Rylee Robinson (BM) scored another victory for the Under 7 girls.

The Under 6s welcomed the return of Hendrix Wake (BM) after a period off with illness. Although Mckinley Wilson led for the majority of the 500m race, it was a fast-finishing sprint from Hendrix and a dip on the line that saw him claim a .3 second win over Mckinley, who ran a PB time of 2:25.83 mins. Annabelle Menzies (BM), also with a fast finish, was likewise rewarded with a PB result. The final event for the morning was the Open age athletes racing over 3kms. Alexis Johnston (BM) was the clear winner whilst Mackenzie Estlick (BM) was 2nd home with Sam White (BM), easing his way around the course, claiming the minor placing. This Week it will be the Regional Cross Country Carnival to be held at Lake Dewar, Myrniong. The BMLAC has 17 athletes competing at Region – Under 9’s athletes Joshua Askew, Angus Norman, Mitchell Tung will form a team, while Anni Clarke will be our sole Under 9 girl. The Under 10’s will have a team of Zeke Horne, Logan Simons, James White and Ben Wooding (top 3 official team). Iyla Robinson will represent the Under 10s. Mayah Estlick and Dushan Baniluk will compete in the Under 11 event while our Under 12 boys Patrick Lovett and Lachlan Simons will go head to head over the 2kms, as will Lily Norman. Open age athletes Alexis Johnston (Under 13), Sam White (Under 15) and Elise Cooke (Under 16) will be representing the Centre over 3kms. Our junior athletes will have the week off.

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Central Highlands Netball League Results – Round 12

Central Highlands Football League Results - Round 12 SENIORS Ballan 1.1 (7) lost Dunnstown 27.8 (170) Springbank 11.8 (74) lost Gordon 13.19 (97) R’wood/C’hap 11.7 (73) lost Hepburn 18.14 (122) Skipton 15.16 (106) def Clunes 10.7 (67) Creswick 7.7 (49) lost Learmonth 18.11 (119) Bungaree 12.5 (77) def Newlyn 10.8 (68) C’ham/Linton 10.10 (70) lost Waubra 16.8 (104) Bye - Daylesford RESERVES Springbank 5.8 (38) def Gordon 2.3 (15) Ballan 1.3 (9) lost Dunnstown 27.13 (175) Skipton 16.12 (108) def Clunes 0.4 (4) Creswick 4.4 (28) lost Learmonth 11.9 (75) R’wood/C’hap 12.6 (78) def Hepburn 7.6 (48) C’ham/Linton 14.2 (86) def Waubra 9.11 (65) Bungaree 5.9 (39) lost Newlyn 5.12 (42) Beaufort 1.2 (8) lost Buninyong 18.14 (122) Bye - Daylesford UNDER 18 Beaufort 19.14 (128) def Buninyong 4.3 (27) Bungaree 4.2 (26) lost Newlyn 16.7 (103) R’wood/C’hap 10.7 (67) lost Hepburn 12.8 (80) Ballan 1.1 (7) lost Dunnstown 20.16 (136) Springbank 8.11 (59) def Gordon 2.2 (14) C’ham/Linton 4.6 (30) lost Waubra 5.10 (40) Skipton 18.17 (125) def Clunes 0.0 (0) UNDER 15 C’ham/Linton 1.1 (7) lost Waubra 7.8 (50) Ballan 12.14 (86) def Dunnstown 3.3 (21) Beaufort 1.2 (8) lost Buninyong 23.5 (143) Bungaree 9.9 (64) def Newlyn 1.2 (8) Creswick 0.0 (0) lost Learmonth 21.10 (136) R’wood/C’hap 6.2 (38) lost Hepburn 5.9 (39) Skipton 4.12 (36) def Clunes 3.3 (21)

A Grade Rokewood (71) def Hepburn (12) Bungaree (35) lost Newlyn (44) Ballan (29) lost Dunnstown (54) Skipton (49) def Clunes (38) Beaufort (31) lost Buninyong (53) C’ham/Linton (44) def Waubra (32) Creswick (15) lost Learmonth (87) Springbank (43) def Gordon (21) Bye - Daylesford B Grade Rokewood (43) def Hepburn (13) Ballan (0*) lost Dunnstown (34) Skipton (22) lost Clunes (27) Bungaree (40) def Newlyn (33) Springbank (22) lost Gordon (34) Creswick (5) lost Learmonth (71) Beaufort (16) lost Buninyong (50) C’ham/Linton (33) lost Waubra (37) Bye - Daylesford * fielded an ineligible player C Grade C’ham/Linton (33) lost Waubra (34) Ballan (25) lost Dunnstown (27) Bungaree (30) lost Newlyn (43) Skipton (23) lost Clunes (48) Creswick (10) lost Learmonth (32) Springbank (37) def Gordon (29) Beaufort (13) lost Buninyong (48) Bye - Daylesford 17 & Under Creswick (4) lost Learmonth (35) Springbank (28) drew Gordon (28) Beaufort (11) lost Buninyong (34) Ballan (10) lost Dunnstown (35) Bungaree (28) lost Newlyn (34) Skipton (29) def Clunes (24) C’ham/Linton (28) def Waubra (10) Rokewood (10) lost Hepburn (33) Bye - Daylesford 15 & Under C’ham/Linton (27) def Waubra (18) Ballan (16) lost Dunnstown (19) Skipton (24) def Clunes (10) Springbank (24) def Gordon (17) Creswick (4) lost Learmonth (59) Beaufort (12) lost Buninyong (32) Bungaree (27) def Newlyn (5) Rokewood (5) lost Hepburn (65) Bye - Daylesford 13 & Under Bungaree (8) lost Newlyn Creswick (7) lost Learmonth (18) Ballan (7) lost Dunnstown (15) Springbank (20) def Gordon (8) Beaufort (2) lost Buninyong (23) C’ham/Linton (16) drew Waubra (16) Skipton (18) def Clunes (8) Rokewood (10) def Hepburn (7) Bye - Daylesford

Bacchus Marsh Soccer Results – Week ending Sunday 19 July Division 1 B/Marsh 10 def Ballarat 0 Women’s B/Marsh 0 lost Ballarat 5 Division 2 B/Marsh 3 def Victoria Park 1 U/17s No Game U/15s B/Marsh 1 lost Vikings 5 U/12s B/Marsh 5 def Ballarat North 0 U/11s Blue No Game U/11s Yellow B/Marsh 5 def Forest 2 U/9s B/Marsh 0 lost Forest Green 6

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Cobras have blood on their hands Bacchus Marsh v Melton – By Todd Whelan Flag favorites Melton extended their unbeaten run in 2022 to 11 games, muscling their way to a convincing 66 point win over Bacchus Marsh. Leading Bloods forward Ryan Carter recorded his fourth bag of five goals for the season to move within one of Devils spearhead Nick Rodda (41) in the race for the Tony Lockett Medal. Individuals aside it was the Bloods nine goals to two second half including four unanswered in the third, that paved the way for an eighth club win by 40 points or more in 11 games. Bloods midfielder Lachie Watkins (three goals), Blake Souter, Jordyn Cotter and early season recruit Daniel O’Leary were named best afield providing Captain Braedyn Kight (three goals), and Carter brothers Ryan (five goals) and Liam (two goals) every opportunity hitting the scoreboard. While the Cobras missed the drive of injured ruckman Daniel Burton, defender Jack Williams and the aerial presence of Rex Hickman forward, the result for many was deemed inevitable regardless. Replacement young combative ruckman Spencer Meagher impressed again for the Cobras in just his second game, while Tom German, Sam Crea, Tyson Shea and Captain Jake Owen continued their run of good form despite the loss. Cobras young gun Joel Freeman kicked two goals. Coach Tom German will look to bounce back and keep the Cobras finals hopes alive with a win on the road this Saturday against Melton South.

FINAL SCORES: Melton - 4.3-27, 6.4-40, 10.8-68, 15.11-101 defeated Bacchus Marsh - 0.3-3, 3.5-23, 3.5-23, 5.5-35. BEST: B/Marsh - S. Meagher, T. German, S. Crea, T. Shea, J. Owen, S. LaFranchi. GOALS: B/Marsh - J. Freeman 2, A. Willetts, J. Williams, T. German. DON’T MISS “THE PRESSER’’ - LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM. LISTEN TO APPPLE 98.5FM OR STREAM LIVE www.apple985fm.com.au

Ballarat Football League Results - Round 12 SENIORS Redan 5.5 (35) lost Sebastopol 12.15 (87) Lake Wendouree 12.6 (78) lost Sunbury 22.10 (142) Melton 15.11 (101) def Bacchus Marsh 5.5 (35) Ballarat 9.8 (62) lost East Point 9.13 (67) Darley 12.10 (82) def Melton South 7.14 (56) RESERVES Redan 5.7 (37) lost Sebastopol 7.14 (56) Darley 22.11 (143) def Melton South 3.7 (25) Melton 24.20 (164) def Bacchus Marsh 2.7 (19) Under 19s Melton 5.11 (41) lost Bacchus Marsh 9.7 (61) Lake Wendouree 5.3 (33) lost Sunbury 10.11 (71) Redan 9.5 (59) lost Sebastopol 9.9 (63) Ballarat 6.8 (44) def East Point 4.7 (31)

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Ballarat Football Netball League Results – Round 12 A Grade Redan (57) def Sebastopol (48) Darley (40) lost Melton South (52) Ballarat (32) lost East Point (54) B Grade Redan (53) def Sebastopol (40) Melton (28) lost Bacchus Marsh (32) Darley (54) def Melton South (28) Ballarat (38) lost East Point (49) Lake Wendouree (58) def Sunbury (24) C Grade Darley (33) def Melton South (25) Ballarat (29) lost East Point (40) Redan (33) lost Sebastopol (39) D Grade Ballarat (30) def East Point (27) Melton (33) def Bacchus Marsh (26) Darley (25) lost Melton South (42) Lake Wendouree (46) def Sunbury (12) Redan (18) lost Sebastopol (28) E Grade Darley (14) lost Melton South (37) Redan (27) def Sebastopol (25) Melton (36) def Bacchus Marsh (10) Ballarat (7) lost East Point (27) 19 & Under Redan (23) lost Sebastopol (41) Darley (65) def Melton South (10) Ballarat (32) def East Point (29) Lake Wendouree (43) def Sunbury (15)

Devils cling to top six spot By Todd Whelan Darley essentially banked the Premiership points won at the weekend and move on quickly to Sunbury after a ‘plain’ 26 point win over a plucky Melton South. While the Devils won all four quarters, the Panthers were left lamenting missed opportunity on the goal front and a missing...well...Dylan Conway (unavailable). The former Port Melbourne star forward was arguably all the Panthers needed to go close winning a fourth on the road this season and back-to-back wins on Darley Park. In fairness, the Devils were missing a few troops of their own. But in their absence, Dylan Landt (three goals and BOG), Mace Cousins and Luther Baker picked up the slack while Bailey Young, Joel Cadman (two goals) and Brett Bewley (three goals) maintained the pressure. Panthers big man Broden Collins was named their best for his defensive role on BFNL leading forward Nick Rodda (one goal). Around stoppage Billy Lloyd and Cody Chapman were solid while Jake Thornton-Gielen’s run was significant. John Kovarik’s efforts to minimise Brett Bewley’s impact in the middle were also recognised by Panthers coach

Heath Pritchard. Melton South should be encouraged by their efforts and give themselves a chance at home this week when they meet Bacchus Marsh. From the outside, the message for the Devils was obvious - ‘just get it done’ regardless, keep beating sides below to maximise finals chances. Dylan Landt was clearly best on ground with his offensive run between the arcs. Captain Brett Bewley confirmed he’ll be dangerous wherever he goes, hitting the scoreboard to consolidate the four quarter nature of the win. Bailey Young consolidated his level of importance with a repeat effort driving performance back of centre. The former Darley Junior continues to add weight to his value in a side reliant on a top six or seven crying out for more impact players week in, week out. Shane Page was stoic, typical Page style, while Leigh Spiteri reminded those in attendance his cleanliness below his knees is vital to the Devils chances moving forward. The win was buoyed by the inclusion of another junior product in Jet Fuller, but soured by the collar-bone injury to second gamer Jyson Fawcett.

Soho Historia (6) winning at Cranbourne. Photo Stuart McCormick

Sunbury pose the next hurdle for the Devils. While just the two wins under their belt, the Lions are starting to hit their straps in what looms a mounting consistency of danger games for the Black and White. The Devils will aim for a seventh win of the season this Saturday when they meet Sunbury at the Clarke Oval in Apple 98.5FM’s Match of the Round - LIVE FROM 2PM or stream audio via apple985fm.com.au FINAL SCORES Darley 1.4-10, 7.7-49, 9.9-63, 12.10-82 defeated Melton South 1.3-9, 5.5-35, 6.10-46, 7.14-56. DARLEY (Whelan’s Best) - D. Landt, M. Cousins, L. Baker, B. Bewley, B. Young, J. Cadman, S. Page. Darley (Goals) - B. Bewley 3, D. Landt, J. Cadman 2, A. Azzopardi 1, N. Rodda, M. Gardiner, L. Spiteri. DON’T MISS “THE PRESSER’’ - LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM. LISTEN TO APPPLE 98.5FM OR STREAM LIVE www.apple985fm.com.au

Kusanova (5) winning at Cranbourne. Photo Stuart McCormick

Race to race double

By Michael Howard (HRV)

GOOD things are also clearly in the path of ownership groups Summit Bloodstock and Aaron Bain Racing, who were rewarded for their investments into pacing fillies and mares with a race-to-race double at Cranbourne. First three-year-old filly Soho Historia continued her exceptional run for trainer Emma Stewart, adding the Janine Stewart Memorial Pace to her list of five successive victories

that have extended a remarkable run of form in her new stable.

“She’s only a three-year-old filly, she just seems to be getting better and better and stronger and stronger.”

The past two of those have come in the hands of Connor Clarke, who brought up his 99th career win with the victory.

Aaron Bain Racing and Summit Bloodstock then followed up with a further win with favourite Kusanova in the Dani Lewis Memorial Pace, with the leader pressed late but holding on for a 1.1-metre win.

“She just switches off, a bit too much really when she gets to the front, but she just does what she needs to do and switches on at the right moments and really does it easy,” he said of Soho Historia.

The win was the second of a double for trainer Allan McDonough who also scored in the first with Blitzern.

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FOOTBALL Darley played host to Melton South on Saturday. With our U19s on a bye, all the volunteers got a well-deserved sleep in. The reserves had a very comfortable win against Melton South with 7 of the U19s playing. Brad Layton kicked an outstanding 8 goals to greatly contribute to a big 118 point win. The seniors also had a successful match but had to fight hard for their 26 point win. Jett Fuller made his debut and acquitted himself well, whilst last weeks first gamer, Jyson Fawcett unfortunately broke his collar bone during the first quarter. We wish him a speedy recovery. In an even game, with not a lot of highlights, the boys finally prevailed. Under 19s: BYE Reserves: Darley 22.11.143 d Melton South 3.7.25. GOALS: Bradley Layton 8, Brodie Coots-Majer 3, Cooper Murley 3, Cooper Parsons-Jones 2, Tim Hardinge 2, Brandon Williams 2, Josh Quinlan 1, Christian Toner 1. BEST: Tim Hardinge, Brandon Williams, Finn Burns, Cooper Murley, Dylon Bishop, Bradley Layton Seniors: Darley 12.10.82 d Melton South 7.14.56. GOALS: Brett Bewley 3, Dylan Landt 3, Joel Cadman 2, Andrew Azzopardi 1, Mitchell Gardiner 1, Nick Rodda 1, Leigh Spiteri 1. BEST: Dylan Landt, Joel Cadman, Mace Cousins, Bailey Young, Leigh Spiteri, Zane Le Huray. NETBALL The U19s kicked off the day with an awesome win against Melton South. E Grade had an amazing game and the score didn’t reflect the quality of the game. Teah Myers was outstanding in GK and Sarah Myers was the driving force in the mid court. D Grade just keep improving and it’s great to watch how far they have come. C Grade are well and truly taking the road to finals, currently sitting 2nd on the ladder. The girls are consolidating their game plan and keep rising above injuries to play a great game of netball. Young 15 year old Addison Wright has had an outstanding season and showed yesterday that she is a playmaker. B Grade also brought their A game showing Melton South that they are a team to watch. The girls are just fine-tuning their match play on the road to finals having a strong win against Melton South. A Grade had a battle on their hands and went down to Melton South by 12 goals. Again, the scores didn’t show the quality of the game. With the right conditions, they can easily take Melton South if they meet them in the finals. 19s & Under: Darley 65 d Melton South 10. BEST: Sarah Mason, Addison Wright GOAL SCORERS: Ella Closter, Sarah Mason. E-Grade: Melton South 37 d Darley 14. BEST: Teah Myers, Sarah Kelly. GOAL SCORERS: Ava Krajina, Tahlia Nare, Maegan Taylor D-Grade: Melton South 42 d Darley 25. BEST: Maegan Taylor, Lisa Kight. GOAL SCORERS: Jessica Blake, Maegan Taylor C-Grade: Darley 33 d Melton South 25. BEST: Addison Wright, Katie Kakoschke. GOAL SCORERS: Lauren Martin, Renee Hulls, Katie Kakoschke. B-Grade: Darley 54 d Melton South 28. BEST: Emily Mildren, Erin Robinson. GOAL SCORERS: Victoria Abdulnour, Ella Closter, Sarah Mason. A-Grade: Melton South 52 d Darley 40. BEST: Grace Markovic, Ailish McCormack. GOAL SCORERS: Monique Nagle, Keely Boudrie, Rebecca Hicks.

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