Moorabool News 16 August 2022

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Mr Trigg said he and his wife have been dairy farmers “all our lives”, and though the machines had removed some of the physical work from running the farm, he still is up at 5 am, 7 days a week. “We’ve had this running for five years…farmers in Australia and New Zealand don’t tend to milk this way because we’ve got green grass, and that’s the cheapest way to produce milk. But in this district where we’re so wet and cold in winter time, this system is ideal for us,” Mr Trigg told the Moorabool News.“The cows produce more being milked three times a day than the traditional two, it takes pressure off them with getting mastitis.”

The cows are milked three times a day with the DeLaval milking machines, once every eight hours, and wander into a milking machine on their own when they feel they need to be milked – Mr Trigg calls them “creatures of habit”. A microchip in each cow is read by the machine to check whether the cow requires milking – if not, the exit door automatically opens, and the cow returns to the feeding area. If it does need to be milked, laser lights line up its teats, wash them, and then attach suction cups to milk the cow.

A screen on each machine shows the yields of each cow, how many litres from the prior milking to current.

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A tractor drops feed silage at either side of the barn twice a day – Mr Trigg says the farm goes through “20 tonnes of the stuff” every single day, with each cow producing 60 – 80 litres of milk daily. On average, the farm produces around 15,000 litres of milk per day. If there are any issues with the machines, Mr Trigg gets a notification on his phone. Detailed statistics on the cows and their milk can also be viewed on his computer.

Automated scrapers push the cows’ manure to one end of the huge barn, where it’s used as fertiliser on the paddocks. The farm grows all the feed for the cows on the 1000-acre property.It’salsohoped that in the future, methane gas created from the manure by a ‘biodigester’ can be used to partially power the farm, saving the Triggs thousands of dollars a year. The milk from the farm is trucked to Melbourne and Warrnambool.

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Dairy cows tuck into their silage in the free-standing barn after being milked. Photo – Helen Tatchell

Moorabool’s not really known as a dairy farming region, but one local farm is producing over 100,000 litres of milk a week, and they don’t do it by hand. Ron and Heather Trigg run the largest free-standing barn come dairy farm in Moorabool, milking around 400 Friesian cows with robots on their Bungaree property.

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Moorabool Shire Council CEO Derek Madden said the delays for the Ballan Recreation Reserve and the Darley Park Pavilion were frustrating, and several issues were“Councilresponsible.isdisappointed that progress on these two projects has been slower than expected, but we understand the challenges the construction industry faces with material supply issues, workforce limitations and availability of specialised tradespeople,” Mr Madden told the Moorabool News. “Progress with the new Ballan Recreation Reserve Pavilion has been impacted by a number of issues. These include slow progress with the original demolition contractor in January/February 2022 which required Council to make alternative arrangements with the nominated building contractor to compete the demolition works.”

Mr Madden said there were also delays with obtaining a permit from Central Highlands Water for installation of underground services.“These delays pushed the concrete slab construction into the winter period with consequent challenges due to adverse weather.”Andwith Darley Park Pavilion, Mr Madden said delays have been caused by a number of compliance concerns regarding the future building and the existing building. “This has required a number of trades to be repriced and procured, and with the amount of work occurring within the industry, it has led to recommencement of work, which is taking longer than expected.”

Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle –was present at the first sod turnings at Ballan in February and Darley in March – said she had been checking in with Council on the Ballan project. "I can't wait to see the Ballan Recreation Reserve Hub completed and have spoken regularly with Council to track progress. I know that the Council has been working closely with the local contractor to make sure the project is finished in plenty of time for the footy season. This will be a great community space for everyone in Ballan,” Ms Settle said.

Works at the Ballan Recreation Reserve have stalled with completion now set for 2023, leaving the local cricket club without clubrooms for the 2022/23 season. Photo Lachlan Ellis

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Pavilion delays cause frustration

Renewable energy advocates have criticised a number of new energy transmission projects, urging the companies planning them to consider social licence, the environment, and emissions more carefully. The Energy Grid Alliance was founded to connect transmission companies, regulators, governments, and communities, to establish “best planning practice” for new transmission projects – but its latest report says the system is broken, and companies and governments aren’t doing enough.TheAlliance released a new report on 9 August titled ‘Acquiring Social Licence for Electricity Transmission, A Best Practice Approach to Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Development’, recommending a more “empathetic” approach towards local communities when planning transmission projects.Whilethe group acknowledges the necessity of a quick, sustainable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, it says the way transmission companies are planning their new projects is ineffective in gaining social licence from local communities.DarrenEdwards is a Darley resident and Director of the Energy Grid Alliance, he said the negligence of energy companies and governments towards community consultation had heightened opposition to transmission projects.“Theenergy industry and governments can do more to understand and appreciate that community benefits and compensation may not be the quick-fix solutions they hoped they might be,” Mr Edwards said. “When you consider the 'business as usual' alternative, the cost of inaction will lead to increased opposition to overhead transmission projects across the nation and the market will dispense with any opportunity to acquire social licence.”

Peter McGregor is President of the Ballan Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, and said the delays were disappointing for those that use the Reserve, but he hoped to see the works done early next“Foryear.users it’s frustrating, but then we’ve also had some exceptional circumstances this financial year as well. I imagine the Cricket Club will be most affected [with the timing], but I’m pushing for them to finish the works as early as possible, and hopefully they can hold some major functions towards the end of the season, which will help them get back on track,” Mr McGregor said. “As for the ground itself, they should be able to use it. It’s just limited for social functions at this stage. I’ve had a lot of discussions with a representative from Council, there was a period of time where they couldn’t tell us much, but I believe they’re now getting back on track. There’s been a combination of issues, but I think the Council’s getting back on top of them.”

The contract for Ballan Recreation Reserve Pavilion was awarded to WP Contractors in January 2022, and the contract for Darley Reserve Pavilion was awarded to Midson Constructions in October 2021. The original planned completion date for both projects was November 2022, but the current date for completion is now February/ March 2023. A Council spokesperson said the delays would not have cost implications for Council, with both pavilions to be “delivered within budget”.WPContractors were contacted for comment but did not respond.

“The current regulatory environment, not community opposition, is delaying the investment in transmission. If not urgently addressed, these delays will not only slow the investment in Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) generation, impacting Australia's capacity to achieve net zero emissions, delays will also likely result in higher than necessary electricity prices to consumers and less reliable supply outcomes than would otherwise be the case under more robust framework,” the report states. To read the report visit bit.ly/social-licence-transmission.

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Two major projects for Moorabool sporting clubs have had their completion dates pushed back until 2023, with a range of complications including material supply problems and workforce shortages blamed.

The report mentions five particular projects that have met fierce opposition: the transmission line connecting Gippslands’ GREZ, UPC-TasNetworks line in Tasmania, TransGrid’s HumeLink and the Central-West-Orana Renewable Energy Zone project in New South Wales, and locally, AusNet’s Western Renewables Link. A reform to the regulatory process for transmission projects is needed, the report argues, to consider the “Triple Bottom Line” – addressing not only the financial impacts but also the social and environmental effects.

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When you mention in store Shazam Lamb, Locally Grown, Family Farmed Limited time only By Lachlan Ellis A local bank has marked an incredible milestone, reaching a tally of $1 million reinvested into local community groups and projects. The Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Branch was established almost eight years ago, in October 2014. The Branch reached its $1 million milestone in July, after providing a $2,000 grant to a new community group, the Parwan Adult Riding Club, for start-up costs. Community Bank Chair, Claire Sutherland, said the Branch had always been committed to backing the Bacchus Marsh community, and the groups that make Bacchus Marsh a fantastic place to“Reachinglive. the $1 million mark is such a fantastic achievement for a community enterprise that many perceived as a far-off dream 10 years ago. But we have taken this dream for a locally-owned and operated bank and turned it into a reality, financially supporting more than 100 community initiatives in the process,” Ms Sutherland said. “Thanks to the support of our shareholders, branch staff, company board and customers, we have been able to grow to be one of the biggest sources of community funding in Bacchus Marsh.” Branch Manager Ian Prince said it was a proud moment for him, and everyone involved with the Community Bank Branch.“From the outset, this was the reason I joined the Community Bank, to give money back out to the community. The success of the bank is far greater than what I was expecting in that timeframe, so it’s really rewarding to see that money used towards the community,” Mr Prince told the Moorabool News. “The whole aim of the bank is to improve the town and make it a better place to live in.”

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While three of the big four banks - Westpac, ANZ, and NAB have all closed their branches in Bacchus Marsh in recent years, Mr Prince said the Community Bank was staying put –and in fact has plans for expansion. “We’re actually in the process of setting up a new lending suite next door to the Branch, that’ll be open within the next month to six weeks at the latest. The other banks closing has increased our foot traffic, which has increased the number of staff we’ve had to employ,” he said. “There’s been five new staff members employed here just in the last 12 months. So that reflects that we aren’t going anywhere soon.”

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Recent community groups, projects, and events benefiting from Community Bank funding include the Bacchus Marsh Men’s Shed (new shirts and a storage container), Young Street Kinder (new fort), the Bacchus Marsh Historical Society (digitisation of the Express newspaper), and all sporting clubs in the area, who receive ongoing sponsorship and grants for various projects.MsSutherland says she hopes the $1 million milestone is just the first of many to come for the Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Branch. “With the support of the Bacchus Marsh community we can continue to grow, our business and, most importantly, our community,” she said.

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"I started painting when my children started school; they are now adults," Ms Costa said. "Painting for me is a hobby, not a business; I love the freedom, creativity and tranquillity that painting gives one's soul."

Landcare branches out Magical colours of nature on exhibit

Members of the Pentland Hills Landcare Group (PHLG) took to the Recreation Reserve on Friday 5 August, joined by 40 Grade 5 and 6 students from Myrniong Primary, spending an hour and a half planting around 400 plants on the southeast side of the oval. Colourful new signs were also erected regarding about local birds and the Pentland Hills Nature Corridor by supplier What Knots Picture framing, with PHLG members advising the best positions for the signs to go in.PHLG member Alan Morton thanked the school and groups involved in the planting day.“To ensure we continue to follow up on the great work done producing the YouTube videos on the Myrniong and Korkuperrimul Creeks Biolink project, that commenced back in 2010, we considered how we might keep the subject of flora and fauna in the public's eye, so we submitted an application for a Moorabool Shire Council Community Grant,” Mr Morton said. “This was based around doing signage and tree planting at the Myrniong Recreation Reserve and working with the local primary school. One of our members did a great job with a motor driven auger, digging holes ready for the pupils, while others put together cardboard tree guards and the bamboo stakes. We also had a local farmer/ member with his vehicle and water trailer,” heMrsaid.Morton said the Friends of Werribee Gorge & Long Forest kindly loaned their planting kits that included a small hammer/ pick and small garden trowel, plus plastic buckets for the children to water-in the plants.Theplanting was done by 1 pm, with a range of native plants including scented groundsel, kangaroo grass, and sticky hop bush. By Carol Saffer Margaret Costa said, "art is the last thing that people spend money on", but it doesn't stop her fromWhilepainting.shecalls herself a hobby artist, she has an exhibition of her paintings, Colours of Nature, at Moor Art @ Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh. Ms Costa's work is on display throughout August at the Library's free exhibition space, supporting local artists to share their work with the community.

Three years ago, Ms Costa retired as a critical care nurse giving her more time to paint. "Practice, practice and more practice is what you need," she said. "At 65 years old, I have just started an Instagram page so people can see more of my work."Nature and its wonderful magical colours give a wide scope for interpretation," she said. The exhibition at the MoorArt space is a collection of her recent and past paintings, oil on canvas, plus some using pastels with selected artworks for sale. She said the gallery is a beautiful space with lots of natural light. "Lots of kids and mums in a busy place that people are utilising, and that's a great thing to engage the community," she said. For more information, contact Margaret Costa on 0414 306 487 or Instagram: @Gosiasarts.

Students from Myrniong Primary planting 400 plants at Myrniong Recreation Reserve.

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A Moorabool landcare group had their hands dirty this month, planting new trees and shrubs at the Myrniong Recreation Reserve with the help of local students.

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Margaret Costa with some of her artwork on exhibit at the Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

The Lerderderg Library approached her after seeing her work at the Birds in Ballan Arts and Craft Fair at the Mechanics Institute. Ms Costa has no formal training or a particular style and loves exploring different topics. "Nature lends itself to having heaps of subjects I can investigate," she said. "I love colour and lots of paint; I am very humbled by the fact that people like my art."

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Bacchus Marsh emergency service members have visited a local school, speaking with students and teaching them about their work in keeping the community safe. Members from the local SES, police, ambulance, and CFA visited St Bernard’s Parish Primary School in late July, giving students some hands-on learning about their work helping people in Foundationemergencies.teacherand Year Level Leader at St Bernard’s, Louise Black, thanked the emergency services members for coming out and providing a special and exciting learning experience.“Aspartof our Health Unit, the students need to learn and understand who the people are in the community who keep us safe. We do a range of learning in the classroom about this, but nothing is more effective for them to learn and understand than to have our services out to the school talking and showing them everything they do,” Ms Black told the Moorabool News. “The students had the opportunity to ask questions as well as explore the vehicles and tools that they use. They got to work the ‘jaws of life’ with the SES, explore the back of the Bacchus Marsh SES Unit, Jane Patton, said it was the first time the four emergency services had come together in this way locally, and there were plans to extend the experience to more schools. “It was a great opportunity for the children to see firefighters in their breathing apparatus equipment, because that can be quite intimidating for children to see if they’re involved in a house fire. It’s good for them to know there’s a friendly person behind that scary mask,” Ms Patton said. “We also talked about having an emergency kit at home, and starting the discussion with the family about whether they have an emergency plan in place. It was a great success… we’re looking at maybe doing something next year in town that will allow the other primary schools to come along and have a look too.” Ms Patton said Bacchus Marsh SES had been actively involved in community engagement with schools for many “We visited Darley Primary in June, Bacchus Marsh Grammar in May, and I believe there’s an upcoming visit to St Brigid’s in Ballan.”

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Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au The Moorabool News – 16 August, 2022 Page 9News Moorabool Shire Council Principal Office: 15 Stead Street, Ballan Bacchus Marsh Service Centre: 182 Halletts Way, Darley Lerderderg Library: 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Postal Address: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 (03) 5366 moorabool.vic.gov.auinfo@moorabool.vic.gov.au7100 Keep in touch with us through our digital channels! As well as our website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, you can subscribe to our e-newsletter at this http://eepurl.com/gZL9fzlinkor use the QR code, to have all the latest Council news delivered straight to your inbox. CONTACT US The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to www.moorabool.vic.gov.au The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Ballan, on Wednesday 7 September 2022, at 6.00pm The mee�ng will be open to the public and live-streamed on our website:Councilmoorabool.vic.gov.au/mee�ngsMee�ng FemaleHaveEmploymentTendersYourSay:Friendly Strategy Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994 Planning Permit Commi�ee Mee�ng Changes to Waste Service - Easter Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road Community Grants Site Value (SV) Value of land only (excludes all improvements) Capital Improved Value (CIV) Total market value of land including site value, buildings and all other improvements Net Annual Value (NAV) Value of property’s net annual rent or 5% of CIV. Council Mee�ng FemaleHaveEmploymentTendersYourSay:Friendly Strategy Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994 Planning Permit Commi�ee Mee�ng Changes to Waste Service - Easter Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road Community Grants Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council Tourism Grants Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021 Thank you! Rates PaymentsRates Informa�on: What are the different valua�ons on my Rate No�ce? Council has the following consulta�ons currently open: • Aqualink Cycling and Walking Corridor All details of our consulta�ons are on our website: moorabool.engagementhub.com.au Council Mee�ng FemaleHaveEmploymentTendersYourSay:Friendly Strategy Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994 Planning Permit Commi�ee Mee�ng Changes to Waste Service - Easter Have Your Say Council Mee�ng FemaleHaveEmploymentTendersYourSay:Friendly Strategy Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994 Planning Permit Commi�ee Mee�ng Changes to Waste Service - Easter Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road Community Grants Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council Tourism Grants Rates Payments Council invites applica�ons for the exis�ng vacancies: • Maternal & Child Health Nurse Casual – Based across all offices Applica�ons close on Sunday 28 August 2022 • Design Engineer Full-Time Fixed-Term – Based at Ballan Applica�ons close on Sunday 28 August 2022 • Pool Duty Supervisor Casual – Based in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan • Pool Lifeguard Casual – Based in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan Applica�ons close on Sunday 4 September 2022 All details available from the website: moorabool.vic.gov.au/careers Moorabool Shire Council Festival needs your vote

A Moorabool music festival is up for a national award, battling more than 20 other events for the honour.

The National Awards for Local Government are awarded across 11 categories, celebrating the best local government achievements in Australia every year.

In collaboration with Moorabool Shire Council, the Hide + Seek Music Festival brought the work of over 200 artists to 20 venues across the four towns, with attendance completely free. The festival not only brought free entertainment, but also provided an economic benefit, with more than 90 artists paid to perform, and most visitors spending between $20 to $100 at local businesses during the festival.Tovote for the Hide + Seek Music Festival, head to www.nalg. awardsplatform.com, register or sign in, and click ‘Vote’ under ‘Hide + Seek Music Festival’ in the Creativity and Culture category.

The ‘Hide + Seek Music Festival’, which ran from 25 June to 16 July in Blackwood, Gordon, Bacchus Marsh, and Ballan has been nominated in the ‘Creativity and Culture’ category of the National Awards for Local Government – but it can only win if the community votes for it.

Twenty-seven other events from all over Australia are also in the running for a Creativity and Culture award, including libraries, support groups, and art project.

By Carol Saffer National Science Week, held each year in August, is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and an opportunity to encourage students to consider a career in MooraboolSTEM.Shire Council has exciting events for locals lined up this month. If chemistry is your favourite STEM interest, book a place for the Freezing Hot Liquid Nitrogen Show at the Bacchus Marsh public hall on Thursday, 18 August, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Join Dale Barry, a local science teacher, as he explores the states solid, liquid and gas of matter and the phase changes of heating or cooling liquid nitrogen. On Friday, 19 August, Mr Barry will also talk about glass at the Ballan Library from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Most people typically consider glass as a container or used for windows. “It is used for touch screens, smartphones and fibre optic cables to name just a few applications,” Mr Barry said.Hewill discuss the properties and uses of glass from a scientific perspective. Bookings are not required for this session.Thelast event for the week, Rewire with Technology –CoderDojo takes place on Saturday, 20 August, at Ballan Library from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Kids 7 to under 18 can enjoy coding and exploring technologies together in a fun, safe space. Their suggested pathway starts with Scratch and works towards Python. Please bring a laptop to work on or let the library know beforehand so they can provide one on the day. Bookings are required, go to www.moorabool.vic.gov. au and search Science Week 2022. The Australian National University also sends out boxes filled with fun science experiments to more than 120 schools across Australia, with around 40 per cent heading to regional schools to engage students in science.According to the latest data, the average 15-year-old from remote Australia is around one and a half years behind their city counterparts in science. Dr Merryn McKinnon from the National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science said the disruption caused by the pandemic could mean some regional students have been disadvantaged. “One of the key reasons for the regional STEM gap is limited access to resources and programs compared with students in the city.” “Rather than making the students go where the science is, these STEM boxes are helping to take the science to the students.”

Ms Cook also thanked her past coaches Darren Smith, Brett Stone, and current coach Damian Dannett, as well as BMFNC Junior President Michael Kennedy, Dean Jenks, and her mum, dad, grandparents, and brother Will for their constant support.Intotal, Ms Cook has played over 103 games of football with the Bacchus Marsh club.

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“Some of my clients say Equine Therapy creates a safe, active and engaging space for them to work through issues and towards goals,” Sophie said. “If a client is struggling with setting boundaries, we run activities with the horse to work out how to establish boundaries that feel right for them.”

By Carol Saffer Lal Lal resident Sophie* is a qualified counsellor and youth worker with study majors in abuse counselling, grief and loss, child development and effective parenting. As a trained equine psychotherapist, she practices Equine Assisted Therapy at her business, Horses Healing Humans Ballarat.Equine Therapy is a unique form of assistance that helps the client to tell their story through the horse. It is an active form of counselling with a hands-on approach. “It is different to a therapy delivered in a clinical setting; it is experiential learning where the clients are working through trauma and mental health issues with an active type of counselling,” Sophie said. “They are ‘doing’, instead of sitting in a room talking face toAface.”Clydesdale and a miniature horse plus two dogs, a Labrador and a Koolie, are used in her sessions, The animals have diverse temperaments; clients work with the one to whom they are drawn. Sophie bought the two horses based on their breeds and personalities, and she trained them specifically for equine therapy.

“She just got straight into it…when I started coaching the U/10s, my oldest son was age eligible and my youngest son perhaps wasn’t, but I was given the okay by the President at the time. I thought, I’ve got a duty of care…when I got there, Elise was there. I thought, I’ve got a girl and young boy, I’d better take care of these two…what I found out very quickly was, Elise didn’t need looking after,” he told the Moorabool News.“Back then in 2014, it was before AFLW was introduced. I certainly thought it was the future, and Elise was a bit of a pioneer within the club in terms of females playing footy. In U/10s, you have kids who have a grasp, and you have kids who are right at the start of their football journey.

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Ms Cook said being the first junior female to play 100 games for Bacchus Marsh was a proud achievement, and getting called up for an AFLW side in a couple of years would be a dream come true. “It felt pretty special to run out for my 100th, I was really excited. I really enjoyed it. It was alright playing with the boys when I was younger, it was a bit like playing with my brother in the backyard really,” Ms Cook said. “It was a big step this year playing with the Rebels in the NAB League, and for Vic Country. I was nervous at first, the intensity of the footy is much higher and there are a lot of people with a higher skill level. But settling into that was good, learning new skills, and meeting new people was a good experience,” she said. “I hope to make AFLW, that’s my end goal. I really want to stick with footy. It’d mean a lot to hear my name called out on Draft Night, it’d be a dream.”

“Elise had the capability of being agile, coordinated, and kicking the footy from the get-go. When AFLW started, they’d have a lot of athletes coming from different sports playing footy. I think Elise is in the box seat to chase down an AFLW career, if she wants to have a crack at that. She’s a footballer, she’s not an athlete playing footy.”

“The accused reversed the vehicle and completed another circuit around Hungry Jack’s. The accused knew he had damaged the wall and failed to report it to owners or police.”Magistrate Hugh Radford heard the damage to the Hungry Jack’s restaurant was estimated at $5000, and Mr Hardinge left the scene because he “didn’t know what to do…I freaked out”. Mr Hardinge’s lawyer told the court the offences occurred during COVID lockdowns, and not long after Mr Hardinge had moved from Canberra, which had had effects on his mental health. Mr Hardinge’s lawyer asked for an adjourned undertaking, which the Magistrate flatly rejected. “No way, I’m thinking a corrections order. If you’d killed someone, you wouldn’t be here you’d be in a County Court facing seven to 10 years jail. In fact, the maximum penalty for your offending is two years in jail or up to $43,000 in fines…I’m not going to imprison you, but if you come before me again for similar offending, that is a real possibility,” Magistrate Radford said. In his sentencing the Magistrate took into account Mr Hardinge’s rehabilitation prospects, his early guilty plea, and his honest admissions to police when interviewed. But he made sure to remind Mr Hardinge of the gravity of his offending. “You driving at 87 kilometres an hour over the limit is outrageous…it’s only by the grace of God that you’re not six feet under, and your parents aren’t grieving for the rest of their lives about their lost son…leaving aside the grief you could’ve caused any other parent, child, or loved one. I’ve got to send a clear message to you and young men like you who want to carry on in such a way,” Magistrate Radford said. Mr Hardinge’s licence was suspended for 12 months, and was put on a 12 month corrections order. He was also ordered to undergo a road trauma awareness course.

Sergeant Michael Patterson told the court the accused was interviewed by police on 21 January 2021. “He admitted to being the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence. From the time the accused detected a hazard at that speed, to the time he could come to a complete stop, he would have travelled approximately 230.9 metres,” he said. “On the 11th of November 2021, at approximately 11.40 pm, a red Holden Commodore sedan drove through the Hungry Jack’s drive-thru in Bacchus Marsh at a fast rate of speed. Hungry Jack’s was closed at the time. The red Holden was followed by the accused who was driving a black 4x4 at a fast rate of speed. The accused, not having proper control of the vehicle, hit the exterior wall of Hungry Jack’s with the right side of the vehicle, as well as colliding with the gutter and impacting the wall of the building.” Sgt Patterson said the bull bar then collided with a brick wall near one of the serving windows, causing the vehicle to stop.

Elise Cook played her 100th game recently. Photo submitted

Sixteen-year-old Elise Cook played her 100th game for the Bacchus Marsh Cobras on Sunday 31 July, a milestone made even sweeter with Ms Cook booting a goal, and her U/16s side thumping East Point by 114 points. Darren Smith was Ms Cook’s first football coach, taking her on as part of the U/10s boys’ team. Mr Smith said she took well to playing with the boys, and was a natural talent that could inspire younger female footballers.

By Lachlan Ellis A local footballer has become the first female player to reach 100 junior games for her club, and her first coach believes she has what it takes to play at the top level.

Clients work through tasks with the horses, which can transfer practically to their everyday life. The horses, alongside the counsellor, create a safe and motivating space for people to explore their own lives. Her clients, who range from youngsters in the six to seven age group to people in their mid-60s, are treated for mental health trauma, anxiety, eating disorders and sexuality issues. Sophie emphasises the client therapy is all done on the ground, not “learning to ride” therapy.

A young driver who drove almost 200 km/h on a freeway, and drove off after damaging a fast-food restaurant, has avoided jail time, instead copping a fine and a licence suspension.NicholasHardinge appeared in-person at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday 5 August, supported by his parents. The court heard Mr Hardinge travelled at an alleged speed of 187 km/h on the Melba Highway, in a 100 km/h speed limit zone.

Clients can learn about their interactions, beliefs, values, struggles, and strengths while working with the horses. Horses can be a mirror for clients by giving live feedback on what their experiencing.

Joel Joel Joel Joel Hall, 214 Joel South Road 6 pm – 8 pm Tuesday, 23 August Myrniong Myrniong Hall, 6 Short Street 6 pm – 8 pm Monday, 29 August

The Western Renewables Link is a proposed electricity transmission line that will carry renewable energy from western Victoria to homes across the state and into the National Electricity Market. In the coming weeks we’ll be hosting our next round of community information sessions and we’re inviting local community members to come along and meet the team, learn more about the project and discuss any queries or concerns. Community information sessions

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Where When Waubra Waubra FNC, 2091 Sunraysia Highway 6 pm – 8 pm Monday, 22 August

Community drop-in sessions Drop-in sessions allow community members to talk to project team members or technical specialists about any project topic that is important to them. Bookings are not required for these sessions.

Creswick Creswick Town Hall, 70 Albert Street 6 pm – 8 31Wednesday,pmAugust

Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, 207 Main Street 6 pm – 8 pm Tuesday, 30 August

Where When Brown Hill Brown Hill Hall, 375 Humffray Street North 2 pm – 6 pm Friday, 19 August Toolern Vale Toolern Vale Hall, 1504 Rest-CoimadaiDiggers Road 2 pm – 6 Saturday,pm20 August Joel Joel Joel Joel Hall, 214 Joel South Road 1 pm – 5 pm Tuesday, 23 August WebinarWhere When For those unable to visit us inperson please consider joining our webinar. Details available via the below QR code or at westernrenewableslink.com.au 7 8Thursday,pmSeptember

Toolern Vale Melton and District Pony Club, 734 Bulmans Road 6 pm – 8 1Thursday,pmSeptember desktop westernrenewableslink.com.au phone 1300 360 795 � info@westvictnp.com.au � PO Box 638, Ballarat VIC 3353

Community discussion dinners These small group discussions are a chance to discuss general issues of concern and help shape the next stage of engagement. Dinners will be limited to 20 participants to help manage COVID risks and allow everyone to have a fair say. Bookings are essential and available to those who are fully vaccinated. Dinner will be provided. Please book via the QR code, website or phone number below.

By Carol Saffer ‘Blooming Marvellous’ is the theme for this year's Ballan Autumn Festival. The floral topic celebrates BAF's springing into autumn on Sunday, November 13, 2022. It is a requirement that the festival's funding, provided by the state government and the Moorabool Shire Council, be used by the end of the 2022 calendar year, hence the need to hold BAF in spring. Kevin Harper, Ballan Autumn Festival president, said the forthcoming event would trial a new format designed to be COVID-safe and flexible enough to respond to health directions as they change. "We are shaping the festival to develop a sustainable model to deliver a COVID-safe festival going forward," Mr Harper said. "If all goes according to plan, we will be back bigger and better on the normal third Sunday in March 2023."

By Lachlan Ellis Billy Hughes was Prime Minister and Fitzroy won the VFL Grand Final in 1922, the year Doreen Burns (née Upston) was born, and the much-loved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother spent her recent 100th birthday surrounded by family.Bornin Deloraine, Tasmania on her family farm, Ms Burns was the eldest of six siblings, two of whom sadly passed in early infancy. She met her future husband Roy in Launceston at a dance in 1942, marrying him aged 20. Mr Burns was soon sent to the Northern Territory as a Civilian Serviceman, following the bombing of Darwin. Rod, one of Ms Burns’ two children, said his mum has always been a hard worker, doing whatever jobs needed doing to support her “Unfortunately,family.she’s been widowed since 1973, so she brought me up by herself. She’s been a great mother and provider, she’s had several jobs, from a shearer’s cook to a laboratory assistant at a rubber factory in Altona. As a young woman she was an apprentice hairdresser too,” Mr Burns said. “She’s always loved her family, she’s very family-oriented. Despite her being by herself, I never went without anything.”

“This is part of our record investment into protecting the state’s precious biodiversity,” she said. Last year the grants were provided to 120 wildlife carers and shelters, funding a range of expenses from new enclosures, nesting boxes and temperature control systems to medication, feed and rescue equipment.

Help to light up Legacy

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Ms Burns celebrated her 100th birthday at Bacchus Marsh Retirement Living, followed by a family reunion at The Plough in Myrniong, with 30 family members coming from as far as Darwin, Queensland and Tasmania to celebrate the occasion. She has lived in Bacchus Marsh for the past 16 years, and until mobility issues surfaced at the age of 97, would walk with a fellow resident for exercise, and also enjoyed a bit of retail therapy.Shehas also been involved with the Moorabool Shire Senior Citizens and St Bernard’s Parish, attending Sunday mass and the odd parishioner function. In addition to a son and daughter, Ms Burns has four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Over the years, her interests have included golf, tennis, knitting, cooking, gardening, and travelling abroad, having been to New Zealand, Canada, the UK, and Hong Kong. As for her longevity, Rod says she attributes it to “always eating her meat and three veg”, as well as a love of yogurt.

Extensive consultations with locals and stakeholders are helping the volunteer-run BAF committee ensure the festival reflects the local needs and expectations.Theessentials of the festival, the grand parade, pet show, street stalls, live entertainment, and local traders' activations will not change. The new format includes moving the live entertainment to the yet-to-becompleted sound stage in Mill Park. Food stall vendors will be in the Park, alongside the stage and the skate ramp, while traditional non-food stalls are planned for both sides of Inglis Street.

Further detailed announcements as to the progress of the new festival will be made public towards the end of August. For more information, visit www.ballanautumnfestival.com.au

Applications close on Tuesday 6 September 2022, to apply for a grant go to: wildlife.vic.gov.au/grants/ wildlife-rehabilitator-grants/

A life well lived

Special people give up their time, and often their own money, to help injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.

The Promise, made in Pozieres from a soldier to his dying mate, was: “I’ll look after the missus and the kids”. That Promise has been revered since the first Legacy Club was established in Melbourne in 1923. From Pozieres, the Relay will continue through to the city of London, before returning home to Australia, landing in Perth, Western Australia in May 2023. The Relay will then go across Australia, visiting all 45 Legacy Club locations throughout the country in towns and cities, before concluding in Melbourne in October 2023. The Torch will travel 55,000 km, through 100 stops, carried by approximately 1,500 torch bearers along with over 2,000 volunteers. The symbol of Legacy is a torch, that signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. To be part of history with this once in a life-time opportunity to become part of #LegacysLegacy to be a Centenary Torch Bearer and/or volunteer, visit www.legacytorchrelay.com.au, or download the Legacy 100th Torch Relay mobile app.

Getting wildlife back to the bush

Mr Harper said the new look BAF would kick off as usual at 9.00am, and the grand parade down the main street will start at 11.00am.

Thomas (Member for Macedon) said wildlife shelter operators and foster carers can apply for grants of up to $3,000 for equipment, infrastructure, consumables, education and training.

The task has been made slightly easier with Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants now open, and there is $230,000 up for Mary-Annegrabs.

Festival springs back

“The work that wildlife shelters and foster carers do is critically important to help rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife so animals can be released back to the wild – and that’s why we’re continuing to provide support to them,” she said. There are more than 700 registered volunteer wildlife rehabilitators in Victoria, that continue to provide that support for wildlife. Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio said this is about giving a helping hand to many of Victoria’s dedicated volunteers who house, feed and care for our wildlife.

Application forms are now open for a place in the grand parade, business activations and stalls trading on the BAF website. "Register your interest as soon as possible," Mr Harper said. "Volunteers are much in need, and the festival cannot happen without them, so we urge locals who like to get involved in applying now," he said.

As Legacy Australia prepares to celebrate 100 years, the non-profit is calling on those with a Legacy or Defence connection to be a part of the Centenary Torch Relay as a torch bearer.Theconcept of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, presented by Defence Health, has been identified as a once in a lifetime opportunity, as Legacy commemorates its centenary year. The relay is a six-month campaign, with satellite events (relays), beginning in Pozieres France – where the Promise that inspired Legacy’s founding was made – on ANZAC Day 2023.

The exhibition will open on Friday 2 September with a High Afternoon Tea at the Library from 3 to 5pm, and conclude on Friday 30 September.

Entrants are asked to fill out an entry form available on the ‘B-MAC Gallery’ Facebook page, send it via email to - bevatbmgallery@gmail.com, and deliver their teapot or tea cosy to Lerderderg Library on Wednesday 31 August, between 10 am and 1 pm. Teapots should be labelled with a name, and also the artist’s name and a price if you’d like to sell it. Any teapots sold at the exhibition will have a 15 per cent commission. For any further enquiries, email Bev Baker at bevatbmgallery@gmail.com

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is my belief and I think a general one, that one of life's simplest yet exceptional pleasures, is having dinner with great food and great company. I am writing this in response to an advertisement by AusNet for the Western Renewables Link Community Discussion Dinners that was published in the Moorabool News (2 August 2022). The AusNet executive team must have been "out-to-lunch" when they thought this was a good idea. How insulting and heartless for the hundreds of families directly impacted by this disgraceful project to be invited out to dinner. AusNet's experts can't send a letter in the mail, return a phone call or email during business hours, but they can sit around a table at dinner time drinking, eating and answering all the questions that families have. How ironic and extremely insensitive. The Western Renewables Link is not a celebration. Perhaps Ausnet's next community discussions could be held at a cemetery. This project is taking us all to the grave. There is just grief and despair for all the communities affected. We don't want to go out to dinner with you, AusNet. We want you to leave. Sandra Attard Korobeit

The Master Plan is designed to assist Council and the Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome Management Inc. (BMAM) in decision-making over the next 20-years, and proposes five new land precincts across the Aerodrome: the Aerodrome Precinct, the Aerodrome Expansion Precinct, the Hangar Precinct, the Terminal Precinct, and the Aviation Services Precinct.

TEA FOR TWO - (L-R) Alison Durham (BMAC President) and Bev Baker (BMAC Secretary) prepare for the exhibition. Photos – Lachlan Ellis

Prizes will be presented to the most creative designs across the three categories of teapots made by artists, teapots decorated by artists, and tea cosies made by artists.

New flight plan in the works A brew-tea-ful exhibition

The Master Plan notes that “without clear direction and certainty” from a Master Plan, “future investment in aerodrome facilities by current and potential users is unlikely”, despite strong population growth in Bacchus Marsh, and the potential of the Aerodrome to capitalise on that growth. Among the concerns of those surveyed were potential shortening of runway strip widths to 80 metres to facilitate the establishment of parallel gliding strips, land rezoning restricting development of the Parwan Employment Precinct, and the possibility of the Aerodrome being monopolised by single user groups. Cr Edwards moved to defer the new Master Plan on the basis that “there are a couple of items that need to be rectified”.

The motion to defer was seconded by Cr Rod Ward, and approved unanimously by all Councillors. By Lachlan Ellis A new exhibition will be held at Lerderderg Library throughout September, and if you’re a local artist, it might just be your cup of tea. The ‘Not Just a Teapot’ exhibition, held by the Bacchus Marsh Arts Community (BMAC) Gallery, will feature teapots and tea cosies made and decorated by local artists, with the artist entry fee just $5 for one item, and $2 for any extras after that.

BMAC Gallery President Alison Durham said teapots were chosen for the upcoming exhibition’s theme as they provide “a wide scope” for artists to work with. “It gives you scope to make a teapot, decorate a teapot, or make a tea cosy. Originally it was just going to be tea cosies, but because a lot of our artists are mosaic artists, I had to think about something that was a bit different,” Ms Durham told the Moorabool News. “It lets the artists decide what medium they work in – if you’re a painter you can paint a teapot, if you’re a ceramicist you can make a teapot, if you’re a silly person like me you decorate it with teabags and so forth.”

By Lachlan Ellis A master plan for the Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome has been deferred for a future Council meeting, with a third of respondents to the latest community survey disapproving of theTheplans.new Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome Master Plan came before Council’s 3 August Ordinary Meeting, after “extensive stakeholder and community consultation”. The Master Plan received a total of 150 responses, with the ‘Final Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome Master Plan’ completing public consultation over May and June. Ten out of 15 respondents approved the final plan.

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An influential individual may be having difficulty reaching you. Be sure that you keep contacts informed of your current status. A romantic puzzle may be solved by an unlikely source.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

An interest in an idea of yours perks up and acceptance of it may be just around the corner. A romantic puzzle is solved, thanks to your partner’s more open approach.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Be alert to people who may be overly eager to spend your money or volunteer your precious time. The career path is smoother now and new friendships are highlighted.

Watch a tendency to complain to the wrong parties. This week is generally favourable for becoming involved in new fields of interest. Recreational activities, however, may prove to strenuous.

ARIES—March 21-April 20

LEO—July 23-August 22

If travelling, watch a tendency to do too much in too short a time. A platonic relationship may be launched this week. New academic interests are spotlighted.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 If making a pitch, be sure you are not preaching to the converted. Your partner’s sense of humour improves. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 This is the week for completing tasks. All those unfinished jobs should be completed without delay. More care is required in financial matters this week. PISCES—February 20-March 20

Watch a tendency to complain to the wrong parties. This week is generally favourable for becoming involved in new fields of interest. Recreational activities, however, may prove to strenuous.

The pieces of a career puzzle are all there and it’s up to you to put them in place. Your talents in a new area of interest surprises everyone, especially yourself.

QUICK PUZZLE ACROSS 6.Fruit 8.Mount(10)(Sicily) (4) 9.Deer 10.Number(4) (5) 11.Declare 25.Liqueur24.Move23.Tube22.Advantage20.Feast16.Novice12.Incautious(4)(9)(9)(4)(5)(4)(4)(10) DOWN 1.Nadir (6) 2.Gaunt 7.Show5.Animal4.Cowardly3.Reviled(7)(6)(6)(5)contempt (5) 13.Before (3) 14.Dog 17.Scoundrel15.Trivial(7)(5) (6) 18.Property (6) 19.Rest (6) 21.Tree (5) NO. 9260 QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Sharpshooters. 8, Anita. 9, Creator. 10, Lights. 11, Snared. 12, Stare. 14, Slide. 18, Enrols. 20, Scrape. 23, Chained. 24, Raise. 25, Pronouncement. Down - 1, Stable. 2, Aping. 3, Platter. 4, Hock. 5, Ocean. 6, Entered. 7, Stride. 13, Tornado. 15, Lucerne. 16, Red-cap. 17, Repeat. 19, Lingo. 21, Alike. 22, Aden. CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, By appointment. 8, Clear. 9, Indians. 10, Lo-sing. 11, Gyrate (anag.). 12, Trip-E. 14, Ot-her. 18, Refuse (anag.). 20, Litter. 23, Uni-form. 24, O-rate. 25, Don’t mention it. Down - 1, Buckle. 2, Abe-ts. 3, Par-snip. 4, (al)Ibi-s(eems). 5, Tod-ay. 6, Eman-ate. 7, Tossed. 13, Ruff-Ian. 15, Trip-oli. 16, Ground. 17, Arrest (a rest). 19, Storm. 21, Train. 22, O-men.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

If making a pitch, be sure you are not preaching to the converted. Your partner’s sense of humour improves. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.

You find yourself centre stage and thoroughly relishing the limelight. New travel or business ventures are in the offering. There are some misses this week, but many more hits. VIRGO—August 23-September 22

This is the week for completing tasks. All those unfinished jobs should be completed without delay. More care is required in financial matters this week.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have a very romantic nature and a view of life in an idealistic manner. Life with you is always an adventure. You are easily flattered. Academic expansion is highlighted over the next six months. A shaky relationship should stabilize. down(4).

GEMINI—May 23-June 21 Meetings that occupy many hours, could lead to an important business contract. There is less stress in a relationship, thanks to your partner’s good fortune. More family time can be enjoyed this week.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

LEO—July 23-August 22 You find yourself centre stage and thoroughly relishing the limelight. New travel or business ventures are in the offering. There are some misses this week, but many more hits.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22 Criticism coming your way may be more valid than you initially believe. Your creative skills are sharp this week and this could be a great time to write that special letter or construct that important email you have been contemplating for a while.

CANCER—June 22-July 22

Be alert to people who may be overly eager to spend your money or volunteer your precious time. The career path is smoother now and new friendships are highlighted.

SOLUTIONS-CROSSWORDNO.9260 ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have a very romantic nature and a view of life in an idealistic manner. Life with you is always an adventure. You are easily flattered. Academic expansion is highlighted over the next six months. A shaky relationship should stabilize.

Stars & Puzzles

CANCER—June 22-July 22

An interest in an idea of yours perks up and acceptance of it may be just around the corner. A romantic puzzle is solved, thanks to your partner’s more open approach.

An influential individual may be having difficulty reaching you. Be sure that you keep contacts informed of your current status. A romantic puzzle may be solved by an unlikely source.

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Watch leanings toward extravagance. This is a week that accents thrift and budgeting. Children respond to your honesty. Career challenges arrive when they are least expected. LIBRA—September 23-October 22

Watch leanings toward extravagance. This is a week that accents thrift and budgeting. Children respond to your honesty. Career challenges arrive when they are least expected.

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SUDOKU NUMBER GAME ANSWER BELOW CRYPTIC PUZZLE ACROSS 6. Meet by chance and join in the march (4,2,4). 8. The retired accountant? He is a pain! (4). 9. Kinder mother 4). 10. When there was sun, I’d swim in the river (5). 11. Yes, perhaps could squeeze in a piece of cake (4). 12.Dorothy can see about editing the stories (9). 16. Exposed the profit in it and tried to get the price cut (9). 20. “Headquarters,” said the voice (4). 22. Because determined to get her back (5). 23. View, say, from the crest (4). 24. Spend a lot of money on the navy, perhaps (4). 25. Goes into the animal enclosure to get a setter out (10). DOWN 1. Tom ran off to get mother (6). 2. Walk off angrily from the dressmakers’ gathering (7). 3. At home with the dog, I being off colour (6). 4. How to put all the little holes in is the question (6). 5. Run second in each race (5). 7. A demand for silence in the card room (5). 13. A black jack (3). 14. Pals working in a do-it-yourself exhibition (7). 15. Given time, the friend will agree (5). 17. Go along with because made to go (6). 18. Concedes they are endowments (6). 19. Having entered, cancelled (6). 21. Measures taken by the marchers (5).

PISCES—February 20-March 20

If travelling, watch a tendency to do too much in too short a time. A platonic relationship may be launched this week. New academic interests are spotlighted.

QUICKSOLUTIONS Across-6,Loganberry.8,Etna.9,Stag.10,Seven.11,Aver. 12,Imprudent.16,Greenhorn.20,Meal.22,Asset.23,Pipe. 24,Stir.25,Chartreuse. Down-1,Bottom.2,Haggard.3,Abused.4,Craven.5,Hyena. 7,Sneer.13,Ere.14,Whippet.15,Petty.17,Rascal.18,Estate. 19,Repose.21,Larch. CRYPTICSOLUTIONS Across-6,Fallinwith.8,AC-he.9,Frau.10,Indus(anag.). 11,E-a-sy.12,Anec-Dot-es.16,Bar-gain-ed.20,Bass(base) 22,Tes-sa(rev.).23,Peak(peek).24,Blue.25,Pen-etrates. Down-1,Matron(anag.).2,Flounce.3,In-digo.4,Riddle. 5,Cha-s-e.7,Whist.13,Tar.14,Di-spla-y.15,T-ally.17,Assent.18,Grants.19,Erased.21,Steps.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9259

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A top of the table clash in U14 Boys B between Wildcats Gold and Ballan Brumbies lived up to the hype, both teams playing some quality basketball.Withthese teams boasting six of the divisions 10 top scorers between them, high scoring was almost guaranteed. The ladder leading Wildcats came out firing from deep, William Loader hitting a pair of threes and Jesse Costopoulous drilling a deep shot of his own. For their part, Ballan got moving through some rugged James Pace drives and good work on the offensive boards by Barney Batiste. Wildcats hot shooting showed no signs of abating as they hit practically everything both in the key and from distance in the opening 10 minutes, Loader proving a handful. Ballan hung around, utilising their size advantage inside as Angus Tranter posted up his smaller opponents. The Brumbies, though, were showing signs of frustration. Pace was starting to look off teammates and take on increasingly difficult drives, whilst Batiste committed a pair of needless fouls. With Wildcats holding a 23-14 lead, the Brumbies faced a potential disaster as Batiste committed his 4th foul, coach Jye Mullane chaining the league scoring leader to the bench for the remainder of the half. Pace was caught playing unusually slack defense as Ryan Young picked up a pair of easy buckets for Wildcats, though he made amends at the other end with some strong finishes and a lovely kick out to Cruze Miller for a deep two as Ballan came back into the contest to trail 24-27 at the half. Ballan came out with renewed defensive focus in the second half as they started to close out harder on Wildcats shooters and became far more active in the passing lanes. When not creating turnovers, Ballan forced Wildcats into difficult shots which allowed them to use their superior size on the defensive glass. In turn, Ballan was able to get running. Batiste, in particular, starting to assert himself. When Wildcats were able to slow Ballan’s running game down, the playmaking of Will Rogers and the craft of Jack Clark came to the fore. However, Wildcats were having to choose between crowding the paint or leaving the Brumbies shooters open. They chose the latter, giving Miller, Rogers and Fletcher Garner little airspace. That, though, allowed Ballan’s bigs to dominate. Batiste, Pace and Tranter scoring 25 points between them in the 2nd half. Despite Ballan’s much improved play and Wildcats outside shooting regressing to the mean, the ladder leaders refused to go away, Harrington Kydd cutting Ballan’s lead to just one point with a little over four minutes remaining. That, though, was the last of the resistance. Driving baskets from Batiste and Pace (21 and 20 points in the match, respectively), punctuated by three pointers from Clark and Miller saw Ballan bust open the game in the final minutes to win 55-43 and with it take top spot on the ladder with just two rounds remaining.

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The athletes returned to Rupert Vance Moon Reserve for their weekly Cross Country meet. Whilst the clouds hovered over the Marsh earlier in the morning, it wasn’t long before the sun shone through, for yet another beautiful morning of running.Firstup this week were the Under 7 & 8 athletes, ready to race over a 1km course. Known as a fast, flat course, the runners sprinted off, heading out through the market gardens and along the Werribee River walking track. Fletcher Reid (Melton), preferring the flat course, showed his speed over the closing stages and returned to the winners list to claim victory in a time of 4:17.29 minutes ahead of teammate Harry Wark (Melton). Ballarat’s Archer Morris produced his best run for the season and crossed the line in 3rd place with a PB time of 4:30.25 mins. Emilia Ibrahim (BM) was the first girl across the finish line. A very small field of Under 6 runners competed in the 500-metre event. Melton’s Mckinley Wilson produced another outstanding run to take the win. Bacchus Marsh’s Bowie Clarke and Annabelle Menzies had a tight sprint to the finish with Bowie just pipping out Annabelle for 2nd place. Up next on the start line, were the Under 9 and 10 athletes, ready to contest the 1.5km event. Iyla Robinson (BM) continues to be the standout performer and this week was no different, recording a convincing win in a PB time of 5:43.40 mins. Zeke Horne (BM) was 2nd home, 1st Under 10 boy, with Balreet Mann (Melton) returning to form to cross the line in 3rd place. Joshua Askew (BM), James White (BM), Jujhar Dhaliwal (Melton) and Mace Patterson (BM), who all recorded PB results. The Open age athletes contested a 3km course, heading out 1500m before the turn around point and running back along the Reserve gravel path to the finish. A sensational performance from Bacchus Marsh’s Sam White saw him slice a whopping one minute off his PB, to stop the clock in a time of 11:19.36 minutes. Mackenzie Estlick (BM) and Elise Cook (BM) claimed the minor placings. Bacchus Marsh’s Kira Watts produced a fantastic run to also notch up a huge one-minute PB. The final race for the morning saw the Under 11/12 athletes race over a 2km distance. Dushan Baniluk (BM) and Patrick Lovett (BM) had a close battle with Dushan claiming the win. It was great to see Patrick back fit and well and racing again. Myah Estlick (BM) finished 3rd overall, 1st girl. Terrific running from Melton’s Raj Virk and Guntaj Mangat saw both boys record PBs, while Lily Norman (BM) also ran a consistent race to run a PB. This Saturday will be the final Cross Country run for the season, with the meet to be held at the soccer pavilion at Masons Lane Reserve Bacchus Marsh. At the conclusion of all races athletes and family members will join together for the end of season Cross Country Presentations.

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Used to be a Maid wins at Tabcorp Park. Photo Stuart McCormick

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

To Be A Maid ran second in the heat of the series at Maryborough on August 3 and was able to turn the tables on favourite Just A Bit Touchy (Andy and Kate Gath) by trailing her for much of the race from the inside draw.

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By Tim O'Connor (HRV) Rodney Petroff held his whip aloft as he crossed the line for a maiden Group 1 training success at Tabcorp Park Melton last Saturday night. Petroff was at the controls behind recent stable acquisition Used To Be A Maid, who was having just her second run since leaving Michael Hughes’ care when she sprint-laned to victory in the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale 3YO Trotting Fillies Final.The 41-year-old horseman’s only prior elite level success in the sulky came with Hughes-trained Is That A Bid in the 2020 Vicbred Super Series 3YO Trotting Colts and Geldings Final. “Mick (Hughes) has sort of moved on to a new phase in his life, I suppose, and I think he might have sold his property where he's at,” Petroff said. “The horses that he had just had to transfer to different trainers, and (wife) Jo and I, we were lucky enough to get this filly as well as another two-year-old. “We've been very fortunate and very lucky to get her.” Petroff was quick to pay tribute to his wife, who he says is a backbone of the operation in Lancefield. “I know my name is down as trainer, but she's just as big a part of it as what I am,” he said. “I probably couldn't do it without her, so it's just very humbling to get the win for both ofUsedus.”

The Under 9/10 at the start for their 1.5km event.

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Page 20 The Moorabool News – 16 August, 2022 Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.auSport CHFL Ladder SeniorsTeam PTS % Gordon 60 218.45 Dunnstown 56 261.7 Hepburn 56 226.08 Springbank 52 210.57 Skipton 48 166.11 Buninyong 40 134.3 Learmonth 36 117.58 Waubra 36 106.75 R’wood C’hap 32 122.24 Bungaree 28 103.89 Newlyn 20 78.04 Clunes 20 76.7 Daylesford 20 67.07 Beaufort 16 52.37 Creswick 16 45.9 Ballan 8 29.1 C’ham L’ton 0 33.38 RESERVES Skipton 60 372.32 Dunnstown 60 351.31 Springbank 52 303.23 Buninyong 52 261.93 R’wood C’hap 48 205.65 Learmonth 44 209.7 Newlyn 40 154.33 Bungaree 36 154.24 Hepburn 30 108.71 Gordon 28 101.96 Creswick 28 96.43 Daylesford 16 50.85 Clunes 12 39.68 Beaufort 12 25.44 Waubra 10 25.31 C’ham L’ton 8 24.04 Ballan 8 19.97 UNDER Springbank18 58 647.39 Gordon 50 275.93 Beaufort 48 284.62 Waubra 44 228.24 C’ham L’ton 42 204.61 Learmonth 40 248.68 Dunnstown 40 231.84 Newlyn 32 111.13 R’wood C’hap 24 82.02 Hepburn 24 57.94 Buninyong 20 55.09 Bungaree 20 51.63 Skipton 18 66.24 Daylesford 16 62.43 Ballan 4 17.21 Clunes 0 12.8 UNDER 15 Daylesford 52 580.08 Buninyong 52 477.62 Hepburn 50 230.82 Learmonth 48 591.44 Bungaree 44 150.75 Ballan 42 258.05 Gordon 32 190.32 Clunes 28 110.47 R’wood C’hap 28 62.14 Skipton 24 104.17 Dunnstown 24 83.29 Newlyn 20 21.9 Waubra 16 34.24 Beaufort 12 30.76 C’ham L’ton 4 16.4 Creswick 4 3.18 CHNL Ladder SeniorsTeam PTS % 1 Buninyong 68 286.99 2 Learmonth 60 222.87 3 Springbank 60 186.99 4 Rokewood 60 173.31 5 Beaufort 52 136.49 6 Newlyn 44 138.79 7 Bungaree 44 110.26 8 Dunnstown 36 113.15 9 Gordon 36 107.57 10 Skipton 36 96.21 11 Daylesford 28 76.83 12 C’ham/Linton 28 74.61 13 Clunes 20 66.63 14 Ballan 14 43.03 15 Creswick 12 51.32 16 Waubra 8 47.39 17 Hepburn 6 35.33 B Grade 1 Buninyong 68 297.54 2 Learmonth 64 237.26 3 Gordon 60 202.26 4 Bungaree 56 160.93 5 Dunnstown 48 135.83 6 Springbank 46 120.21 7 Clunes 40 130.86 8 Newlyn 32 128.27 9 Beaufort 32 105.90 10 Ballan 32 87.97 11 Skipton 30 93.62 12 Waubra 28 81.37 13 Rokewood 28 79.56 14 C’ham/Linton 24 63.04 15 Creswick 12 40.24 16 Hepburn 8 18.88 17 Daylesford 4 26.68 C Grade 1 Buninyong 68 270.63 2 Newlyn 60 156.39 3 Springbank 56 154.23 4 Learmonth 48 137.00 5 Ballan 48 136.67 6 Bungaree 48 131.88 7 Gordon 48 116.71 8 Clunes 44 128.73 9 Dunnstown 34 96.46 10 Rokewood 32 98.35 11 Beaufort 32 89.96 12 Waubra 26 80.81 13 C’ham/Linton 24 74.70 14 Skipton 16 54.27 15 Creswick 12 48.00 16 Daylesford 8 25.27 17 Hepburn 0 0.00 15 & Under 1 Hepburn 66 326.48 2 Skipton 62 287.15 3 Gordon 60 258.62 4 Springbank 60 218.03 5 Bungaree 52 194.23 6 Learmonth 48 152.23 7 Clunes 44 145.00 8 Newlyn 40 133.84 9 C’ham/Linton 36 109.36 10 Buninyong 30 91.08 11 Dunnstown 26 60.64 12 Ballan 24 80.83 13 Waubra 20 50.12 14 Daylesford 16 48.75 15 Beaufort 12 34.37 16 Rokewood 12 29.14 17 Creswick 4 5.53 17 & Under 1 Hepburn 68 268.51 2 Newlyn 56 182.35 3 Buninyong 56 172.40 4 Bungaree 52 150.32 5 Learmonth 48 134.81 6 Skipton 44 139.75 7 C’ham/Linton 44 120.00 8 Clunes 40 138.11 9 Dunnstown 40 128.57 10 Waubra 40 105.18 11 Springbank 30 82.03 12 Rokewood 24 69.37 13 Gordon 22 67.70 14 Daylesford 16 64.96 15 Ballan 16 42.28 16 Beaufort 12 48.42 17 Creswick 4 14.55 13&Under 1 Newlyn 64 295.58 2 Gordon 60 221.21 3 C’ham/Linton 58 225.37 4 Springbank 56 219.38 5 Dunnstown 50 109.63 6 Buninyong 48 120.50 7 Skipton 40 125.32 8 Learmonth 36 119.25 9 Clunes 36 90.59 10 Daylesford 32 111.40 11 Waubra 30 119.25 12 Rokewood 26 60.10 13 Ballan 22 50.18 14 Bungaree 20 81.12 15 Hepburn 16 33.44 16 Creswick 14 40.91 17 Beaufort 4 13.67 Central Highlands Football League Results - Round 17 SENIORS Clunes 15.18 (108) def C’ham/Linton 2.3 (15) Newlyn 2.2 (14) lost Dunnstown 12.10 (82) Hepburn 17.15 (117) def Creswick 6.11 (47) Waubra 13.6 (84) def Learmonth 7.10 (52) Skipton 12.9 (81) def Bungaree 3.2 (20) Gordon 21.18 (144) def Ballan 1.5 (11) Buninyong 9.10 (64) def Daylesford 5.9 (39) R’wood/C’hap 21.13 (139) def Beaufort 7.3 (45) Bye – Springbank RESERVES Buninyong 21.11 (137) def Daylesford 5.3 (33) Newlyn 1.2 (8) lost Dunnstown 10.6 (66) Waubra 2.5 (17) lost Learmonth 18.9 (117) Clunes 10.10 (70) def C’ham/Linton 3.9 (27) Hepburn 4.10 (34) lost Creswick 5.12 (42) Skipton 11.13 (79) def Bungaree 4.5 (29) Gordon 6.6 (42) def Ballan 5.4 (34) R’wood/C’hap 21.22 (148) def Beaufort 0.3 (3) Bye – Springbank UNDER 18 Buninyong 7.8 (50) lost Daylesford 10.8 (68) Newlyn 0.2 (2) lost Dunnstown 7.15 (57) Waubra 4.2 (26) lost Learmonth 8.10 (58) Skipton 5.7 (37) lost Bungaree 11.2 (68) R’wood/C’hap 1.2 (8) lost Beaufort 11.14 (80) Clunes 2.1 (13) lost C’ham/Linton 18.17 (125) Bye – Springbank UNDER 15 Waubra 0.2 (2) lost Learmonth 15.8 (98) Newlyn 2.4 (16) lost Dunnstown 7.9 (51) Clunes 9.8 (62) def C’ham/Linton 0.1 (1) Gordon 8.6 (54) def Ballan 6.5 (41) Buninyong 8.6 (54) def Daylesford 7.4 (46) Hepburn 18.12 (120) def Creswick 0.0 (0) R’wood/C’hap 9.7 (61) def Beaufort 5.3 (33) Skipton 2.2 (14) lost Bungaree 4.9 (33) Central Highlands Netball League Results – Round 17 A Grade Hepburn (32) lost Creswick (34) Waubra (28) lost Learmonth (93) Buninyong (77) def Daylesford (20) Rokewood (54) def Beaufort (23) Gordon (58) def Ballan (16) Skipton (30) lost Bungaree (38) Clunes (40) lost C’ham/Linton (50) Newlyn (53) def Dunnstown (36) Bye – Springbank B Grade Hepburn (26) lost Creswick (29) Gordon (50) def Ballan (26) Skipton (24) lost Bungaree (30) Waubra (15) lost Learmonth (71) Rokewood (21) lost Beaufort (37) Newlyn (31) lost Dunnstown (33) Clunes (35) def C’ham/Linton (18) Buninyong (68) def Daylesford (9) Bye – Springbank C Grade Clunes (44) def C’ham/Linton (19) Skipton (19) lost Bungaree (47) Waubra (20) lost Learmonth (46) Gordon (39) def Ballan (25) Buninyong (70) def Daylesford (9) Newlyn (28) def Dunnstown (24) Rokewood (31) def Beaufort (19) Bye – Springbank 17&Under Buninyong (34) def Daylesford (19) Clunes (20) lost C’ham/Linton (23) Gordon (22) def Ballan (16) Waubra (25) lost Learmonth (26) Skipton (22) lost Bungaree (27) Newlyn (30) def Dunnstown (24) Rokewood (22) def Beaufort (19) Hepburn (56) def Creswick 17 & Under (2) Bye – Springbank 15&Under Buninyong (30) def Daylesford (7) Newlyn (21) def Dunnstown (8) Skipton (27) def Bungaree (9) Clunes (26) def C’ham/Linton (17) Rokewood (12) lost Beaufort (18) Waubra (14) lost Learmonth (34) Gordon (21) def Ballan (7) Hepburn (85) def Creswick (0) Bye – Springbank 13&Under Rokewood (18) def Beaufort (3) Skipton (20) def Bungaree (14) Waubra (17) def Learmonth (8) Gordon (29) def Ballan (7) Newlyn (38) def Dunnstown (8) Buninyong (6) lost Daylesford (12) Clunes (13) lost C’ham/Linton (32) Hepburn (15) def Creswick (14) Bye – Springbank Central Highlands Netball League SaturdayFinals20August *venues yet to be announced A Grade (QF) - Buninyong v Rokewood (E) - Beaufort v Dunnstown B Grade (QF) Buninyong v Bungaree (E) Dunnstown v Newlyn C Grade (QF) Buninyong v Learmonth (E) Ballan v Clunes 17&Under (QF) Hepburn v Bungaree (E) Learmonth v Clunes 15&Under (QF) Hepburn v Springbank (E) Bungaree v Newlyn 13&Under (QF) Newlyn v Springbank (E) Dunnstown v Learmonth (QF) - Qualifying (E) - elimination Sunday 21 August *venues yet to be announced A Grade (QF) -Learmonth v Springbank (E) - Newlyn v Bungaree B Grade (QF) Learmonth v Gordon (E) Springbank v Clunes C Grade (QF) Newlyn v Springbank (E) Bungaree v Gordon 17&Under (QF) Newlyn v Buninyong (E) Skipton v C’nam/Linton 15&Under (QF) Skipton v Gordon (E) Learmonth v Clunes 13&Under (QF) Gordon v C’ham/Linton (E) Buninyong v Skipton (QF) - Qualifying (E) - elimination CHFL – Finals Saturday 20 August *venues yet to be announced Under 15 (QF1) Daylesford v Learmonth (9.15am) (E1) Bungaree v Clunes (9.15am Under 18 (QF1) Springbank v Waubra (10.45am) (E1) Carngham v Newlyn 10.45am Reserves (QF1) Skipton v Buninyong (12.35pm) (E1) Rokewood v Bungaree (12.35) Seniors (QF1) Gordon v Springbank (2.35pm) (E1) Skipton v Waubra (2.35pm) Sunday 21 August *venues yet to be announced Under 15 (QF2) Buninyong v Hepburn (9.15am) (E2) Ballan v Gordon (9.15am) Under 18 (QF2) Gordon v Beaufort (10.45am) (E2) Learmonth v Dunnstown 10.45am Reserves (QF2) Dunnstown v Springbank (12.35pm) (E2) Learmonth v Newlyn (12.35pm) Seniors (QF2) Dunnstown v Hepburn (2.35pm) (E2) Buninyong v Learmonth (2.35pm)

Ballarat Football Netball League

Results - Round 17 A Grade Bacchus Marsh (32) lost Redan (44) North Ballarat (62) def Melton South (42) Sebastopol (50) lost Lake Wendouree (73) B Grade East Point (74) def Melton (29) Bacchus Marsh (17) lost Redan (75) Ballarat (62) def Sunbury (33) North Ballarat (33) lost Melton South (35) Sebastopol (42) lost Lake Wendouree (64) C Grade North Ballarat (36) lost Melton South (41) Bacchus Marsh (31) lost Redan (37) Sebastopol (36) lost Lake Wendouree (38) D Grade Ballarat (35) def Sunbury (18) East Point (61) def Melton (39) Bacchus Marsh (41) def Redan (26) North Ballarat (40) def Melton South (33) Sebastopol (22) lost Lake Wendouree (40) E Grade Bacchus Marsh (6) lost Redan (26) North Ballarat (15) lost Melton South (33) Sebastopol (30) def Lake Wendouree (20) 19 & Under Bacchus Marsh (16) lost Redan (39) North Ballarat 51) def Melton South (22) Ballarat (57) def Sunbury (16) Sebastopol (41) def Lake Wendouree (34)

BACCHUS MARSH (Whelan’s Best) - J. Williams, S. Crea, T. German, T. Shea, S. LaFranchi, R. Stuhldrier.

Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

Ballan v Gordon Football

Bacchus Marsh v Redan By Todd Whelan A relentless Redan booted 17 goals to four after quarter time dashing any slim hope the Cobras had of featuring in this year’s finals, on their way to a comprehensive 92-point win. There were two contrasting realities to draw from the game - the Cobras, without Jake Owen, Nick Stuhldrier and Quade Butt were kept to their lowest score at home for the season, while the visitors posted their highest of the season to date, home or away. The nature of the win for Jarrett Giampaolo’s Lions was emphatic to say the least and moves them into seventh place following a major percentage boost. While the Lions won’t play finals, the future looks bright. Forty scoring shots on the road against a team renowned for better performance at home is not to be sneezed at. So where to start assessing the domination? Lions forward Lachie McLean (6 goals) booted five in the opening half to set up a match winning 42-point lead and was ably supported by sharpshooter Isaac Grant (4 goals) and experienced campaigner Liam Hoy (3 goals). Even the Lions next crop of rising talent chimed in, as Lachie Farnsworth and Jack Richards added two final quarter goals of their own. In fact, Farnsworth could easily have finished with four or five last quarter goals in a most encouraging display. The Lions, clearly buoyed with the inclusion of Cooper CraigPeters often waltzed out of stoppage, exposing the lack lustre Cobras on the spread. In summary for the winners, you would be flat out finding a Lions player that didn’t impact the game. Seventeen of the Lions’ 40 shots on goal came in the last quarter adding 9.8 to the Cobras paltry 1.0. For the Cobras, Sam Crea never gave up trying while Jack Williams denied further damage on the scoreboard, especially in the first three quarters with his intercept marking. Tom German racked up his fair share of disposals while an ‘underdone’ Daniel Burton made a welcomed, safe return.Experienced trio Tyson Shea, Simon LaFranchi and Riley Stuhldrier were best of the rest in what Coach Tom German aptly described as a ‘pretty disappointing day.” The Cobras could manage just one point (2nd qtr) and one goal (4th) with what was perceived a slight breeze advantage while leaking 15 goals for the same period. Not much went right for the Cobras who had all to play for but were seemingly flat after the hype of the Round 16 local derby. It was the second time this year the Cobras were beaten soundly post the Darley game. If you can’t make a case for the flat nature of the performance, hold their ball use to account - season low.

WHAT THE COACHES SAID GERMANOverall (B/MARSH) - They got on top in the second quarter and then ran away with it. Pretty disappointing day.

BACCHUS MARSH (Goals) - J. Freeman 2, S. Crea 2, J. Calvitto 1, T. German, M. Eastmure.

Winner - Jimmy Walsh (21) 37 points. R/up - Bill Pickering (19) 35 points on c/b from Rick Roden (10). NTPs - 12th Aggy Germon, 15th Don Wickson. Magpies - 14th Rick Roden, 18th Bob Arklay. Balls (3), Cut-off 35 points Jimmy Walsh, Bill Pickering, Rick Roden.

GIAMPAOLO (REDAN) - The boys executed how we wanted to play really well, in what was an impressive performance. We’ve always had faith we are good enough to put out performances like that. (It was) a good day for the club with a lot of wins across all grades.

Winner - Nick Wallace (20) 35 points R/Up - Denis Conroy (17) on c/b NTPs - 12th Denis Conroy, 15th Bob Arklay. Magpie - 14th John McLeod. Saturday – Stableford - 8th Round House Teams

Lions

Meanwhile, Redan are likely to finish off their season well with a win at home over a fatiguing Melton South while Bacchus Marsh are on the road for bragging rights against their old coach Travis Hodgson’s Sunbury. A pride in the jumper game awaits.

Photo - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

Ballarat Football League Results - ROUND 17 SENIORS East Point 12.12 (84) lost Melton 20.7 (127) North Ballarat 26.13 (169) def Melton South 3.6 (24) Sebastopol 16.15 (111) def Lake Wendouree 10.5 (65) Bacchus Marsh 7.6 (48) lost Redan 20.20 (140) Ballarat 17.10 (112) def Sunbury 11.10 (76) RESERVES Sebastopol 17.15 (117) def Lake Wendouree 3.3 (21) North Ballarat 39.18 (252) def Melton South 3.2 (20) East Point 5.14 (44) lost Melton 10.10 (70) Bacchus Marsh 13.10 (88) lost Redan 15.8 (98) Ballarat 6.6 (42) lost Sunbury 10.13 (73) UNDER 19 Ballarat 10.10 (70) def Sunbury 3.8 (26) East Point 14.10 (94) def Melton 7.3 (45) Sebastopol 13.13 (91) def Lake Wendouree 8.11 (59) Bacchus Marsh 2.2 (14) lost Redan 15.10 (100)

Photo - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

Final Scores Bacchus Marsh - 3.1-19, 3.2-20, 6.6-42, 7.6-48 lost Redan - 3.422, 9.8-62, 11.12-78, 20.20-140. cull Cobras

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Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 13 August Wednesday – Stableford

Bacchus Marsh Women's Football.

Photo - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au Ballan v Gordon Netball.

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MODEL DETAILS 20175TDZZ3FH20S233189TOYOTAKLUGER 4X2 GXL WAGON, AUTOMATIC, V6, REAR CAMERA, PARK SENSORS 2016MR0EX3CD301370887TOYOTAHILUX 4X2 WORKMATE DUAL CAB UTE, AUTOMATIC, PETROL, CRUISE 20185TDBZ3FH10S896805TOYOTAKLUGER GX AWD WAGON, AUTOMATIC, V6, PETROL, 18" ALLOYS, CRUISE 20166T1BF3FK00X104075TOYOTACAMRY ATARA S SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, 17" ALLOYS, KEYLESS ENTRY/DRIVE 2020JTFRA3APX08013932TOYOTAHIACE VAN, LWB, TURBO DIESEL, AUTOMATIC, CRUISE, SAT NAV 20185TDZZ3FH90S282471TOYOTAKLUGER GXL 4X2, AUTOMATIC, PETROL V6, CLIMATE CONTROL, SAT NAV, 2018MR0HA3CD300425536TOYOTAHILUX SR5 4X4, TURBO DIESEL, AUTOMATIC, REAR CAMERA, SAT NAV 2017MR0HA3CD500708889TOYOTAHILUX SR5 4X4, AUTOMATIC, SKID PLATES, SAT NAV, KEYLESS ENTRY 20166T1BF3FK80X099174TOYOTACAMRY ALTISE, AUTOMATIC, 16' ALLOYS, BLUETOOTH, CLIMATE CONTROL 2018JTNKU3JE80J115024TOYOTACOROLLA ASCENT SPORT HATCH, AUTOMATIC, 16" ALLOYS, LOW LOW KLMS 2018MPBUMFF50JX167770FORDRANGER XLT, 4X4, AUTOMATIC, 2019JTEBR3FJ80K130883TOYOTAPRADO GXL TURBO DIESEL, AUTOMATIC, 17" ALLOYS, PARKING SENSORS 2018JTNKU3JE50J595894TOYOTACOROLLA ASCENT SPORT HATCH, AUTOMATIC, KEYLESS ENTRY & DRIVE AT MELTON TOYOTA U S E D U S E D U S E D

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