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Bee a good hobby

By Carol Saffer

Jude Porteous enjoying her newfound hobby, beekeeping. Photo – Ballarat Regional Beekeepers

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When Jude Porteous retired as principal at Lal Lal Primary School in 2016, she knew she wanted to keep busy and engaged.

She chatted with a friend who kept bees and then attended a two-day beekeeping course.

"It was absolutely fascinating; I thought, I can do this." Ms Porteous said.

"Bees are environmentally important, and that appealed to me."

Ms Porteous is now a member/secretary of Ballarat Regional Beekeepers, which conducts two beekeeping classes in October, one for absolute beginners and another more detailed course for existing beekeepers.

The beginners class, which runs for two hours on Sunday, October 2, is for people considering whether beekeeping is for them?

Topics in the class range from PPE equipment, safety, startup costs, and a Q & A session.

"It's also a fantastic opportunity to observe bees in a hive and examine frames of brood and stores." Ms Porteous said.

The second class is for those who have begun their beekeeping journey and need to know more, and for beginners as well. This class runs for four and a half hours.

The class will deliver information on bee biology, setting up and managing your first hive/s, biosecurity, dealing with bee diseases, seasonal beekeeping tasks, and much more.

Guided by two experienced beekeepers, attendees can observe and discuss live bees at work in open hive situations if the weather allows.

"This is a great foundation upon which to start or enrich your beekeeping journey with places still available on October 1, 22 and 23," Ms Porteous said.

Gardening magazines and television programs spread the awareness that bees are vital to pollination in the garden and crop production, such as canola.

Ms Porteous has seen an increase of beehives in domestic settings, sometimes on rooftops or in the backyard.

She points out that each local Council has its regulations for beekeeping in residential areas, with restrictions on the number of hives per square meter of land as well as restrictions on the placement of hives in relation to neighbouring properties.

Ballarat Regional Beekeepers Inc. meet on the first Thursday of each month with the focus to share interests and knowledge, while supporting each other in beekeeping, education, and hands-on opportunities at the actual hives.

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Unsuccessful bid sees approval revoked

By Lachlan Ellis Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC) has had its approval to store contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project revoked, almost two years after its initial proposal was approved.

On Monday 29 August, EPA Victoria announced that it had revoked the approval granted to MBC back in April 2021, for its resubmitted proposal.

The approval was revoked at the request of MBC itself, after their bid to store the soil was unsuccessful.

Hi-Quality’s Bulla site, near Sunbury, was selected as the preferred site in June 2021, over both MBC’s site and the Cleanaway site in Melton.

The Moorabool Environment Group (MEG) and other community groups, both in Moorabool and near the other two proposed storage sites, have protested storage of the soil near their communities for over two years.

Jodie Valpied is Vice President of MEG, and said that while it was a relief to see the long battle come to an end, none of the three sites should have been approved in the first place.

“MEG is relieved that there will no longer be holding bays built right where endangered growling grass frogs are, that was part of MBC’s plan. We maintain that the site was not appropriate for this type of facility given the presence of those growling grass frogs, its close proximity to residences and schools, and the site’s connection to important waterways,” Dr Valpied told the Moorabool News.

MBC EXPLAIN A spokesperson for MBC said the request to withdraw its application reflected that its Western Soil Treatment proposal would not be going ahead, after Bulla was selected as the preferred site.

“MBC requested the EPA’s approval for Western Soil Treatment be cancelled in March 2022. A key reason for the request was to provide stakeholders with certainty that the project would not be proceeding. The EPA has this week acted on that request,” MBC’s spokesperson told the Moorabool News.

“MBC notes that its advice to stakeholders that the West Gate Tunnel spoil would contain extremely low levels of PFAS has been confirmed by recent media reports. Those reports indicate that no PFAS in excess of accepted thresholds has been detected.”

According to an article in the Herald Sun newspaper, one million tonnes of soil delivered to Bulla from the West Gate Tunnel Project for treatment was not toxic, and “while some soil has had traces of industrial chemicals including PFAS, levels were under ‘permitted’ EPA guidelines”.

“In the few cases where PFAS has been detected in the soil that has gone to Hi-Quality from the West Gate Tunnel Project, it has been at much lower levels than what is permitted,” West Gate Tunnel Project acting chief executive, Peter Lellyett, told Matt Johnston.

“We think this announcement by the EPA can give the Bacchus Marsh community some good closure on the issue after such a long and difficult fight over the past few years. We still stand with the Bulla and Sunbury communities, where the spoil is now going – they should not have been treated the way they were and still are.”

In a report published on 31 May this year, Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass slammed the EPA’s approval process for the three sites, arguing the local communities were “left in the dark”, and the EPA only “achieved the bare minimum required by legislation” in terms of its obligations to consult the community.

Dr Valpied said those findings echoed what the three affected communities had been saying all along.

“MEG agree with the Ombudsman’s critique of the EPA’s handling of this issue. We hope the EPA will implement her recommendations with sincerity and transparency,” she said.

“A more appropriate solution for disposing of the spoil should have been found. For example, the truck spillages that have occurred on route to the storage site are things we were told wouldn’t happen, yet they have happened. Even though it’s not coming here, it’s still not good that it’s going to Bulla either, and a lot of the promises that were made regarding sealed trucks have been broken.”

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By Lachlan Ellis

A 10-year-old Rowsley girl has won silver in a national cross country event, representing the state as part of a six-person team.

Iyla Robinson was part of the Team Victoria 10yr Old Girls team at this year’s Australian Cross Country Championships, competing against teams from across the country, in a two-kilometre race in wet and windy conditions.

Taking place on Saturday 27 August at Oakbank Racecourse in South Australia, Team Victoria’s 10yr Old Girls finished second, with Iyla contributing with a time of 8:25 – 27th overall, out of 41 girls.

Proud mum Julie said it was exciting for Iyla and the team to win silver, but the event also fostered friendships between both teammates and competing state teams.

“It was great, we’re super proud of her. It was a really good weekend for all the girls, and Team Victoria in particular did really well.

Three of the six girls in Iyla’s team finished top 10, and one won the race overall,” Ms Robinson told the Moorabool News.

“The event itself was great, it was organised well…they aren’t really pushing for ‘win win win’, it’s more about making friendships and getting to know other team members.

Iyla made really great friends with her teammates, and kids in other teams. It was great to see the camaraderie of the sport, and the kids getting along regardless of where they were from.”

As for Iyla herself, who has been involved with Little Aths since she was five, the silver medal was definitely exciting to receive – but funnily enough, perhaps something else being exchanged at the event got a bit more attention.

“She’s very excited about the silver medal.

They also do these little badges they collect

By Carol Saffer A Dales Creek resident is a nurse by profession and a book illustrator by talent.

Elyse Kalade teamed up with author Olivia Marchioni, of the children’s book No Way Bay, with whom Elyse went to primary school.

“We have known each other forever, and she started writing her book five years ago,” Ms Kalade said.

“It is about fussy eaters and how to encourage them to eat their food,” she said.

“As frustrating as it is for parents, Olivia came up with the idea of including her son in the preparation of his meals, and the book came together.”

Iyla Robinson with her Team Victoria silver medal (10yo Girls). Photo - supplied from the other states – I think she was more excited about getting those actually,” Ms Robinson laughed.

“She wanted to take those to school, she was really excited about swapping those badges with the other states. But she was really excited to get that silver medal with her team too of course.”

Iyla took part not only on behalf of Victoria, but also her school, Bacchus Marsh Grammar.

“She was the only kid at her school that made it as far as she did, so she was really pleased with herself about that. She’s not really a braggy kid, but she’ll give anything a go,” Ms Robinson said.

When Ms Kalade read it, and Ms Marchioni asked her to illustrate it, she was thrilled.

“I am a bit of an arty person,” she (L-R) Author Olivia Marchioni with childhood friend said. and illustrator from Dales Creek Elyse Kalade.

“Olivia’s gave me full reign to draw Photo - supplied my pictures how I wanted.

“It took me many hours over nine months to complete the illustrations to a level I was pleased with.”

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Students pen powerful letter

By Lachlan Ellis A local primary school has seen their Grade 5 and 6 students write a strongly worded letter to powerline planners AusNet, calling for the controversial Western Renewables Link to go underground.

The passionate plea to put the powerlines underground was written as a joint effort by all Grade 5 and 6 pupils at Coimadai Primary School, as part of the school’s ongoing efforts to have students’ voices heard.

The letter was originally intended to be presented by the school captain at the community information dinner in Bacchus Marsh on Monday 30 August, but was presented by Principal Moira Ross instead, as the school captain was unwell.

In the letter, which is just over 500 words, Coimadai Primary students ask why AusNet “wasted thousands of dollars” on advertising the series of community discussion dinners, and accused AusNet of having “no intention to listen to and respect the community’s voice seriously, because if you did more people would be allowed to attend your meetings”.

“All the money you have wasted on printing cards, advertising in the newspapers and holding what we believe is ‘waste of time dinner for 20 people’, could have been put to better use. This money could have been used to help pay for the transmission lines underground as this is what the community desires,” the Coimadai Primary students wrote.

“AusNet can try very hard but you will not be successful in trying to get local community people on your side and agreeing to the construction of

the appalling high voltage transmission towers.

“We are sick and tired of having our views and opinions swept under the rug. We may be young in age, but we are the future generations fighting for what we believe in. We will not go away. Our school has been here for 160 years and as a school community group we know what is best for our local community. We will not stop trying to have our voice heard,” the letter read.

Principal Moira Ross said the school community were proud of the students for speaking up about an issue that mattered to them.

“We’ve been writing to numerous people, Premier Dan Andrews, Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, everyone that’s involved, so this is the latest letter of many. Previously, two letters have been read out to State Parliament by Bev McArthur MP. The students are really good at writing letters,” Ms Ross told the Moorabool News.

“We like to have a student voice and student agency, so that students can see that they can make a difference. And parents are very supportive, they’ve been supportive of the students speaking out against all kinds of issues that affect the community, including the toxic soil as well.”

The school sits just a few kilometres north of the current proposed powerline route, which AusNet recently moved further north at Coimadai “to avoid the high-quality native vegetation and threatened species south of Diggers Rest– Coimadai Road and impacts to Long Forest and its significant ecological values”.

Coimadai PS students (L-R) Benjamin, Oscar and Brooke, with the letter written to AusNet. Photo – Coimadai PS

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Storm damage cleanup continues

By Helen Tatchell Summer is approaching and that means the potential of bushfires, and the risk is greater after the 2021 storms in June and October that caused significant damage in the Moorabool area.

As a result, more than 80,000 hectares of forest and 1500 km of the main road network managed by DELWP in the Wombat and Cobaw State Forests have been impacted. The main towns in Moorabool that have been impacted are Korweinguboora and Blackwood.

Grampians Deputy Chief Fire Officer Tony English said their fuel management program in the Wombat State Forest to reduce bushfire risk and enable safe and rapid response to bushfires also continues.

“DELWP and partner agencies have been continuing to clear storm damaged areas, manage bushfire risk and make areas safe for the community - Sites for debris removal are prioritised to protect nearby communities,” he said.

Mr English said DELWP staff and contractors have cleared more than 1200km of roads and tracks.

“Arborists have completed public safety works across ten recreation sites in the region and crews are working to manage hazardous trees along walking tracks.”

Planning is also underway for future burns in the Wombat State Forest to ensure they can manage any additional bushfire risk that may have resulted from the storm.

And the habitat for endangered species has not been forgotten with DELWP staff in the Grampians region working to restore these were impacted by the devastating storms last year.

Approximately 200 hollows have been carved into trees to increase habitat for greater glider, brush-tail phascogale and the red-browed tree creeper as part of the project in both the Wombat and Cobaw State Forests.

A chainsaw carved some of the hollows, while others were created using a method called Hollowhog that makes large internal cavities through small entry holes in both living and dead wood.

The Victorian Government has provided more than $73 million to help with necessary repairs and recovery works.

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By Lachlan Ellis

Ballan will feature in an upcoming TV commercial, just in time for Christmas, with a film crew out last week organising the shoot at Inglis Street and Cowie Street.

If you were out and about in Ballan last Wednesday (31 August), you might have noticed the camera crew out filming at the post office and Bowling Club – as it turns out, they were filming for an Australia Post ad planned for release before the end of the year.

Corrina Brazel is Head of Consumer Marketing as Australia Post, and while she couldn’t give specifics on what the ad will entail just yet, she said she was excited for Ballan to feature on the small screen.

“The Ballan Post Office we think is absolutely gorgeous, very quaint, and just gives the right feeling we think for this particular TV ad,” Ms Brazel told the Moorabool News.

“It also has that community feel, which is something we always look for when we’re choosing a filming location. We noticed on-set that it is very much a part of the community, based on the amount of people who were stopping to have a yarn with the owners, and tooting their horns as they drove past.”

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“Shocking conduct” - Magistrate

By Lachlan Ellis

EPA inspected businesses in Bacchus Marsh last week.

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“Whatever happens, the earliest you can get your licence back is the 25 February next year.

Whatever you do, don’t get in a car…breaching that order is punishable by a month in jail,” he said.

“Don’t think that after the 25 February you can just hop in a car and drive, you have to complete some courses and apply to the court before you can drive again. You went through an intersection, through a red light…you’ve got no idea who’s on the road at that stage.

“You said you didn’t give a f*** that you were a danger to yourself or others. If you’d killed someone that night, you wouldn’t have been before me, you’d be before a County Court facing 7 to 10 years in jail, with the guilt of killing someone’s loved one. It’s shocking conduct,” Magistrate Radford said.

Ms McDougall was fined $800, and also ordered to undertake a 12-month community corrections order, undergo treatment for alcohol abuse, a mental health assessment, and a road trauma awareness course.

“If you come back before the court with similar offending, you are within the bracket of a term of imprisonment being imposed. If you hop in a car without a licence or drink drive in the next 12 months, you will breach this order,” Magistrate Radford warned.

Blitz in Bacchus Marsh

The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has staged an ‘inspection blitz’ in the Bacchus Marsh area, checking 33 businesses for compliance.

The industrial precincts checked by EPA’s South West Region officers are of particular concern as their stormwater drain systems are directly connected to local waterways, which have economic, social, environmental, and cultural importance.

“We targeted industry sectors that included concrete batching plants, agricultural chemical distributors, motor vehicle and machinery servicing/repairs, chemical handling and a variety of other general industrial activities,” EPA South West Regional Manager, Carolyn Francis, said.

“In all we expect to issue eight notices and issued 35 compliance advisories, addressing issues like spill prevention infrastructure and procedures, emergency response procedures, management of stormwater and chemical storage.

“We are particularly concerned that

chemicals are stored properly. We have seen too often the harm that can be done to the environment through the uncontrolled escape of chemicals.”

Ms Francis said waterways that storm drains feed into are “a vital amenity for our communities and must be protected by everyone, including industry”.

“The General Environmental Duty or GED requirements of the Environment Protection Act 2017 make it clear that it’s everyone’s job to act to protect the environment and EPA is working to generate a greater understanding of that responsibility,” she said.

“EPA wants to help businesses to understand that they must act to improve their onsite controls to prevent spills and pollution entering the environment.

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A 21-year-old driver has been ordered to pay a fine and stay off the road for over one year, after she ran a red light, and blew more than three times the legal limit when pulled over.

Erin McDougall appeared in-person at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday 26 August, represented by lawyer Melanie Rudolphus.

The court heard Ms McDougall had suffered mental health issues for years and was not using medication or seeing a psychologist, instead “self-medicating with alcohol”.

After being pulled over and blowing 0.153, Police Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Clare Kane said Ms McDougall admitted to being a regular drinker and told police she “doesn’t give a f*** about the risk to herself or other drivers”, and was driving “because she wanted to get the f*** home and get something to eat on the way”.

Her licence was immediately suspended on 24 October 2021.

“At the time [of the offending] she had consumed ten vodka cruisers and eight Smirnoffs in a short amount of time. Normally she would drink, sleep it off, and then drive.

On this occasion she had had a panic attack.

That is her explanation for getting in the car and running the red light,” Ms Rudolphus explained.

“This is her first time before the court…I would ask the court to consider that Ms McDougall, though not a young offender, is still youthful.

There has been no further offending [since she was pulled over].”

Magistrate Hugh Radford said Ms McDougall’s decision to drive while drunk, and her behaviour towards the police, was unacceptable, and added a fine to her licence suspension, backdating the 15-month minimum to 24 October last year.

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This week is Women’s Health Week, and a range of events are being held in Moorabool to commemorate the occasion, from yoga classes, to a workshop on self-care as you grow older.

Women’s Health Week is an important chance to shine a light on women’s health issues, and remind women to set aside time for their health and wellbeing.

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found 31.7 per cent of women aged 25 – 44 did not have enough time to attend health check appointments.

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Free nursing may not be the cure

By Lachlan Ellis A $270 million injection to the Victorian health system is expected to see over 10,000 nursing and midwifery students study for free, but some nurses argue the funding won’t solve staff shortages.

The State Government announced on 28 August that more than 10,000 undergraduate students would have the cost of their studies paid for, while scholarships would be made available for thousands of postgraduate nursing and midwifery students.

All new domestic students enrolling in a professional-entry nursing or midwifery course in 2023 and 2024 will receive a scholarship of up to $16,500 under the plan, with students to receive the initial $9,000 wile they study, and the remaining $7,500 for working in the Victorian public health sector for two years.

Also on offer are scholarships for postgraduate nurses to complete specialty studies ($10,000 on average), $11,000 scholarships for enrolled nurses to become registered nurses, and $12,000 scholarships to support training of 100 new Nurse Practitioners.

“If you’re in Year 12 and you’ve been thinking about studying nursing or midwifery – go for it. We’ve got your HECS fees covered,” Premier Daniel Andrews said.

“Every health system in the country is under enormous pressure due to the

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pandemic. The best thing we can do to support our hardworking staff is give them more support on the ground – that’s why this package will train and hire more nurses than ever before.”

But some in nursing and midwifery believe the scholarships are a band-aid fix, and won’t solve shortages in the care sector long-term.

Rachel Wassink is one of those people.

The Director of Social Care and Health at RMIT University and a Registered Nurse, Ms Wassink believes the scholarship idea ignores the struggles of existing nurses and midwives, nor does it consider key reasons why staff are in short supply in the first place.

"The Victorian Government’s recent announcement to cover the university fees for nurses and midwives is concerning, as it doesn’t actually create more graduates as all nursing programs have enrolment caps, including the bachelor and diploma programs,” she said.

“This initiative doesn’t address the underlying reason why nurses are leaving the profession or why potential students are not choosing the profession.

“A once-off payment isn’t going to entice people to pursue careers in care or satisfy current carers. The Government needs to guarantee a suitable wage increase for this sector to promote care as a career of choice, and reward the hard work of existing staff.”

Ms Wassink said the care of all Australians should concern everyone, and we “must address the issue at every level to improve working conditions and pay in the care economy”.

“We are seeing more and more skilled workers such as aged care workers and nurses burnt out from COVID, long hours, and low remuneration,” she said.

“Ongoing collaboration between government, aged care providers, and education providers needs to happen to upskill and uplift this essential skilled workforce, to ensure all Australians have access to essential care they all have a right to.”

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Funding boost for libraries

By Lachlan Ellis

Moorabool has received the latest chapter of State Government funding into libraries, with more than a quarter of a million dollars allocated to local services.

The Public Libraries Funding Program provides annual funding to councils, and in the latest round allocated $48.1 million, with $281,655 going to Moorabool.

Council CEO Derek Madden said the program provided crucial funding to the library services provided across Moorabool Shire.

“This is part of the recurrent funding Council receives every year from the State Government that is used to support the operation of our library service. We offer fantastic services and programs at both Lerderderg Library and Ballan Library, in addition to our mobile service to our smaller communities in the Shire,” Mr Madden told the Moorabool News.

Member for Melton, Steve McGhie, said it was important to continue supporting libraries in the growing region.

“It’s great to see the Government continuing to support the Melton and Moorabool Councils to deliver high-quality resources for our community through the Public Libraries Funding Program,” Mr McGhie said.

“As our community grows, so do their needs. This funding will provide the Melton & Moorabool communities to have improved access to digital technology and resources, literacy support services, traditional collections, event spaces and workstations.”

Across Victoria, over two million library members borrow more than 31 million items from libraries annually.

The State Government has invested over $354 million through the Public Libraries Funding Program since 2015.

COMMUNITY UPDATE - September 2022 OPENING SOON: Moorabool Wind Farm Community Fund Round Four • Round Four of the Community Fund will open for applications on Monday 12 September.

• Moorabool Wind Farm is pleased to support projects and organisations that will provide lasting benefits to the local community through our annual Community Fund.

• Due to the timing of turbine commissioning, we have an additional round of funding available in 2022. From 2023 onwards, we will have a single annual Round.

• Further information is available on our website – scan the QR code or visit: www.mooraboolwindfarm.com/community/community-fund/

Landscape and Visual Screening Program Owners of residential dwellings within 4km of the Moorabool Wind Farm are invited to participate in a landscape and visual screening program. An invitation to the program is required to be advertised for 12 months after commissioning is complete as part of our project planning approvals.

This program is designed to reduce the potential visual impacts of the project for our closest neighbours. All agreed works are undertaken by Moorabool Wind Farm at no cost to dwelling owners. Visit www.mooraboolwindfarm.com or contact us for more details.

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Landcare Victoria has set out a range of policy recommendations ahead of November’s state election, with four key principles being advocated for to support the landcare movement.

During Landcare Week in the first week of August, Landcare Victoria released ‘Building a Strong Future for Victorian Landcare’, an eight-page document asking for all of Victoria’s politicians and political parties to consider ‘recognising’, ‘respecting’, ‘supporting’, and ‘engaging’ Landcare.

“Faced as we are with declining biodiversity, a climate emergency and growing demands for sustainable agricultural practices, landcare is as relevant today as it has ever been,” Landcare Victoria CEO Andrew Maclean said.

“Public investment in landcare makes good economic sense.”

Landcare Victoria represents over 600 members groups and 60,000 individuals, and is asking for an investment of $82.8 million over four years to support its recommendations.

Of this, $40 million would go towards supporting and expanding the landcare facilitator program to better support the landcare community, with $30 million to back landcare volunteers with the grant funding they need to achieve government and community goals.

A further $9.2 million will fund sustainable land management and resilient community goals, with the final $3.6 million allocated to unlocking community resources to achieve biodiversity goals.

Landcare Victoria predicts that the $40 million investment in expanding the landcare facilitator system, plus program administration costs, “could be expected to generate a return on public investment of $280 million”.

“Successive Victorian governments have been strong supporters of landcare over many years and we are optimistic about a positive response. Our recommendations provide clear guidance to our political leaders about how they can best sustain this iconic community movement,” Mr Maclean said.

According to Landcare, government-funded landcare facilitators generate a return on investment of seven to one, by motivating and mobilising community volunteer action.

Surgery is scheduled

By Lachlan Ellis A fundraiser for a six-year-old with severe scoliosis has broken its $10,000 target, allowing her family to get her muchneeded surgery without worrying about accommodation and out of pocket expenses.

Emeliah Flenley from Darley also has dwarfism, autism, and developmental delay, on top of the curvature of her spine which has her living in pain – but she’s booked in for surgery that will help correct her spine, next week.

Her family will be staying in Ronald McDonald House for at least three months, but because they live within 100 kilometres of the Royal Children’s Hospital where the surgery will be performed, they don’t qualify for free accommodation.

Ballan’s Crossroads Trading, where Emeliah’s grandfather Wally works, decided to help out, starting with donation tins on the counter, then launching an online donation page.

Less than three months later, the community has contributed over $12,000, from a goal of $10,000.

Emeliah’s mum, Tjanna Roberts, said the level of support from the Moorabool community had been overwhelming.

“Our family are so touched and grateful for all of the support we have been receiving. The amount of people who have helped us is incredible. The money raised means that we no longer have to stress about anything other than focusing on Emeliah’s surgeries and recoveries,” Ms Roberts told the Moorabool News.

“Emeliah is trying her best to battle through the pain. She made a list of things she wanted to do before surgery, things she might not be able to do again once she has the growth rods in. She knew that some of these things might cause her pain, but she wanted to experience having a ride on a horse while it's walking. So she did thanks to Asha and Bernie from Crossroads Trading. They also let her pat a baby cow which she loved.

“The community support has been absolutely incredible.

Not only all of the money raised, which has taken a lot of pressure off of us and given us relief, but also the kind

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By Lachlan Ellis She is just six years old, has been in and out of hospital since birth, and within the next six months, doctors at the Royal Children’s Hospital will be required to remove part of her spine in a 15-week procedure.

Emeliah Flenley lives in Darley with her parents and two brothers, and is in constant pain from severe scoliosis, an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. She also suffers from dwarfism, autism, and developmental delay, and was born without thumbs – surgery gave her thumbs made from her index fingers.

The family are not asking for money, but one local business in Ballan where her grandfather Wally Roberts works, took matters into their own hands.

Asha Shanahan, who owns and operates Crossroads Trading with husband Bernie, said supporting the family was simply the right thing to do.

“It all started with a couple of donation tins on the counter of our store,” she told the Moorabool News.

“There has been massive support since day one and we didn’t think twice about it because Wally is the kind of bloke that if you needed help, he would drop everything to do that. He’s such a caring, giving man himself. So, we figured would help him by helping his daughter and granddaughter,” she said.

Ms Shanahan put the story on their business social media page and the generous donations have been rolling in.

“We set a goal of $10,000, as that is the minimum amount that is needed to pay for the family’s accommodation and expenses whilst they ‘live’ in Ronald McDonald House for at least three months,” she said.

The family does not qualify for ‘free’ accommodation as they live within the 100km limit.

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Emeliah will undergo halo gravity traction surgery, then growth rod surgery, beginning on 13 September.

Ms Roberts will need to stay with Emeliah and her two brothers, who also have special needs, in Melbourne for several months.

Community Newsletter Winter 2020

elcome to our new look Moorabool Matters, produced quarterly by Moorabool Shire Council.

In this edition, read about Council’s newly adopted 2020/21 Budget, which includes more than $38-million in capital works, delivering fantastic projects for our region. The Budget includes plans for the next stage of the Moorabool Regional Sports Hub. Currently, work is nearing completion on the sports pavilion (pictured), which will include four change rooms, two umpires’ rooms, public toilets and a canteen.

With the approval of the Budget, Council will go out to tender in the next few months for several projects at the site, including landscaping works, cricket net construction, park furniture, camp-draft fencing and a playground.

This entire site is an extremely important project for Council, for Moorabool and for the entire region.

When completed, the site will be able to be used for state, national and international competitions in several sports, including BMX and horse events. It will also be used widely at a local level for soccer, cricket, Aussie Rules football and passive recreation.

With the current unprecedented times of the global COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Council Budget offers relief for residents most affected by the pandemic.

You can read more about this inside, in our detailed summary of the Budget.

We hope you enjoy the revamped Moorabool Matters, now delivered to you quarterly via The Moorabool News newspaper.

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Be prepared, not scared

Wetter than average spring predicted The Bureau is expecting a wet spring for most of the eastern half of Australia where there is a high chance of above average rainfall.

The Spring 2022 Climate and Water Outlook, released on Friday 26 August, reflects several climate influences including a negative Indian Ocean Dipole event to the west and the chance of a La Niña returning this spring increasing to around 70 per cent.

Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) senior climatologist Dr Lynette Bettio said “where soils and catchments are wet, and streamflows are high, further rainfall this spring will increase the risk of flooding for eastern Australia.”

"In northern Australia, the first rains of the wet season are likely be earlier than normal for much of Queensland and the Northern Territory."

October is the official beginning of the wet season across northern Australia.

Further, Dr Bettio said a positive Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is also likely, which pushes weather systems south, bringing wetter easterly winds to NSW and fewer cold fronts to western Tasmania.

Dr Bettio said parts of Western Australia and western Tasmania are likely to experience below average rainfall this spring.

Almost all of Australia is likely to experience warmer than average nights, while cooler days are likely for large parts of the mainland except the tropical north.

Communities can keep up to date with the official forecasts and warnings on the Bureau's website and BOM Weather app.

Spring means blossom, flowering plants and more sunshine however, it also means native birds such as magpies and masked lapwings may begin swooping during their breeding season - but there are steps we can take to remain safe at this time.

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Senior Wildlife Projects Officer, Belinda Cant, said some native birds swoop to defend their eggs and young for the six to eight weeks until they leave the nest.

“Swooping can catch us by surprise, but it is normal behaviour for some territorial birds,” Ms Cant said.

“Swooping is basically a scare tactic to warn people and animals not to come near their nesting young. Birds may swoop people or animals, so be mindful of your dogs too.”

Ms Cant said not all birds swoop to protect their eggs and young during the breeding season.

“So don't be concerned simply because there are magpies or other common swooping birds in the area.

“During this time of year less than 10 per cent of birds from just a few species will swoop and even fewer make contact.”

If you are worried about being swooped, you can do a few things to protect yourself.

Tips to avoid being swooped: • Know your local swooping hotspots • Avoid the area if possible • Move quickly, but do not run • Cover your head with a hat, helmet or umbrella, but don’t wave it around • Do not harass or feed birds To plan your route around known swooping hotspots or to report a swooping incident on Victoria's interactive swooping bird map, please visit www.wildlife.vic.gov.au and search swooping-birds.

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Demand breaks record

By Lachlan Ellis

Ambulance Victoria has reported a record number of Code 1 cases for the third quarter in a row, with cases up by 16 per cent compared to the same time last year.

COVID-19 continues to put unprecedented pressure on the health system, with 97,928 Code 1 cases responded to by Ambulance Victoria from April to June this year – the busiest quarter in history.

During that time, 64 per cent of Code 1 cases were responded to within the state-wide average response time of 15 minutes.

Ambulance teams in Moorabool haven’t been spared the extra workload either, with a 25.4 per cent increase in potentially life-threatening Code 1 cases in Moorabool Shire over the past year.

Ambulance Victoria Grampians Regional Director, Chris James, said health workers were doing their best to keep up with demand.

“We’re working hard to relieve pressure in the system with more paramedics on the road and more resources at Grampians Health Ballarat to help offload patients faster,” Mr James told the Moorabool News.

“We remain very busy, attending 1,800 to 2,000 cases a day, and continue to ask the community to help us by saving Triple Zero (000) for emergencies.”

Interim Chief Executive, Felicity Topp, echoed Mr James’ request, urging the community to make sure they were only calling Triple Zero for emergencies.

“Our paramedics are working extremely hard to manage the increasing demand while prioritising care to the sickest Victorians.

However, from April to June, 42,525 callers to Triple Zero (000) did not need an emergency ambulance and were instead connected by paramedics and nurses in our Secondary Triage team to more appropriate care,” Ms Topp said.

“While ambulances are always provided to patients when required, about one in five calls to Triple Zero (000) do not need an emergency ambulance response. GPs and pharmacists can provide non-urgent care and Nurse-On-Call (1300 60 60 24) offers free medical advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if your condition is not life-threatening.”

A service called the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) is also available, connecting patients to emergency physicians or nurse practitioners if transport to hospital is unnecessary.

“Thousands of patients have been able to be safely treated in their own homes. This is about ensuring patients get the right care at the right time, that better meets their needs. A recent Victorian Government boost to double the VVED’s capacity means many more patients will avoid unnecessary transport to hospital Eds, which are continuing to experience record demand for care,” Ms Topp said.

A record 700 paramedics were recruited in Victoria in 2021, with a further 404 recruited so far this year to help get more ambulances on the road.

Locally, the Ballan ambulance branch was upgraded in June 2021 to provide 24-hour coverage whilst in Bacchus Marsh, a new $3m ambulance station was built and completed in 2020.

Up to $50,000 for green innovation

A $2 million fund for volunteers is open for its fourth and final round, offering up to $50,000 for environmental projects.

The State Government’s ‘Volunteering Innovation Fund’ (VIF) is currently open for its ‘Biodiversity Round’, funding community-led projects supporting the parks and forests of Victoria.

Applications will be assessed by a panel of assessors on four criteria: innovation (40 per cent), volunteerism (30 per cent), merit (20 per cent) and legacy (10 per cent).

To be eligible, projects must be conducted on and/or benefit Crown land within Victoria, and while existing volunteers and volunteer organisations are encouraged to apply, projects that are already underway are not eligible for VIF funding.

Projects conducted on council land, Capital Works projects, and projects that require a Cultural Heritage Management Plan are also ineligible.

Projects funded under previous rounds include wetland bird monitoring with solar powered monitoring stations, a Scouts project to rejuvenate rail trails, and a group forest work catering to blind and vision impaired people.

The Biodiversity Round closes for funding applications at 5 pm on Monday 3 October 2022. The ‘Youth Volunteering for Nature’ program is also open, and closes at the same time, for those aged 18 to 29, offering grants of up to $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups.

For more information and to apply, visit www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/vif/.

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Grants to boost statewide pride

Providing $31k in funding A renewable energy company is giving local community groups the chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding, with groups in three Moorabool hamlets eligible for the money.

Pacific Hydro launched the Yaloak South Community Fund on 16 August, providing eligible community groups and not-forprofit organisations in the Mount Wallace, Beremboke, and Rowsley areas a chance to share in a $31,000 in benefits from the Yaloak South Wind Farm.

Pacific Hydro Stakeholder and Community Engagement Lead, Lucy Sinclair, said the company was looking forward to seeing what exciting projects the three communities would come up with this year.

“Community groups have done an amazing job in adapting their projects to provide communities with the support that’s been needed over these last few difficult years.

Helping communities recover stronger and become more resilient is a key aim of our program and will be a strong focus in 2022,” Ms Sinclair said.

Applications are currently open, and will remain open until 30 September. They will be accepted across six funding areas: education and training, health and welfare, sport and recreation, arts and culture, and environment. An additional category is also available for projects that support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Pacific Hydro is also seeking nominations from community members interested in being part of the Yaloak South Community Partnership Group (CPG) for 2022, with Expressions of Interest open throughout August and September.

Applicants don’t necessarily need to be based in the fund area, but must operate in and provide benefits to the area.

For more information on how to apply for a grant under the Yaloak South Community Fund or how to express your interest in the CPG, visit www.pacifichydro.com.au/ our-communities/community-investmentprogram, and click ‘Yaloak South Community Fund’.

The Victoria’s Pride festival is kicking off in December, and Midsumma, in collaboration with the State Government, is offering grants of up to $15,000 to regional pride events.

Formerly known as Melbourne Pride, the event has been expanded to ‘Victoria’s Pride’ to encourage representation of the LGBTQIA+ community across the state.

The Regional Activation Program will support pride events including, but not limited to, historical collections or exhibitions, artworks, and documented community stories, To be eligible for a grant, you must be either a LGBTQIA+ community, not-for-profit or peak community body based in Regional, Rural or Remote Victoria and an incorporated legal entity, or a social enterprise with a clearly stated purpose or mission related specifically to supporting LGBTQIA+ communities.

You must also have a current ABN, at least $10 million Public Liability Insurance, and have no overdue deliverables from other Midsumma funds.

Two support letters from community members, and a project budget must also be submitted.

To apply for a grant, read the guidelines and FAQs at www.midsumma.org.au/melbournepride/regional-activation-program, and submit an application via the form at the bottom of the webpage.

Applications close at 11.59 pm on 26 September 2022. Successful projects must be delivered by 12 February 2023.

For any further enquiries, contact Midsumma Community Engagement Manager Ashlee Hints at ashlee@midsumma.org.au, or on 03 9296 6600.

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Spring firewood season opens From last Thursday 1 September, firewood in the Grampians region can be gathered from designated firewood collection areas in State forests for personal use.

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Grampians Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Tony English said the storms last year have created an opportunity to make more wood available in collection sites located in the Wombat State Forest.”

“Overall, there will be 26 collection sites available in state forests across the Grampians region, including six in the Wombat State Forest to allow safe access to some debris created as a result of the storms,” he said.

• Blakeville – Farm Road • Daylesford - Leonards Hill – South Bullarto Road • Daylesford – Mill Road • Glenlyon – Denver Road • Ashbourne – Burnt Mill Road • Trentham Firth Road Mr English said the availability of firewood will be a great benefit to the community, particularly in areas where the storms have hit.

“As we continue our recovery efforts in the Wombat State Forest, we are balancing the need to ensure the fallen timber doesn’t pose a fire risk with the desire to provide the community with firewood and ensure fallen logs are still available to wildlife.

“We’ve been working collaboratively with other agencies in storm impacted areas, which includes local councils and Parks Victoria to clear the area of fallen trees and make firewood available to the community.”

However, there are also warnings.

‘If you’re planning to visit a firewood collection site in the Wombat State Forest, please be aware that local road closures and public safety zones may be in place as our storm recovery efforts continue. We ask members of the public to please adhere to these closures for their own safety and the safety of our crews and any contractors who may be working in the area,” Mr English said.

While there will be more firewood available this season due to the 2021 storms, it is still important that people do the right thing and stick to the collection limits of two cubic metres per person per day and a maximum of 16 cubic metres per household per financial year.

Authorised officers will be patrolling parks, forests and reserves to ensure that people are not breaking the rules.

And one last message from Mr English if you are heading into the forest.

“Please avoid collecting firewood during or immediately after heavy rainfall for your own safety and to ensure that your car doesn’t become bogged due to muddy tracks.”

For more information on firewood collection rules, and to find your closest designated firewood collection area, go to www. ffm.vic.gov.au and search firewood collection.

Letters to the Editor W R I T ING LET T ER S TO T H E EDI TOR Each letter must be accompanied with the writer’s full name, address and phone number (name and suburb for publication only) and be limited to 300 words. Letters to be received via post or email (preferred option).

The Editor has the right to limit the amount of words in each letter received and published letters are at the discretion of the Editor. Send your letters to news@themooraboolnews.com.au Dear Editor, There is a lot of discussion about rising interest rates and mortgage stress.

However, there seems to be no discussion about banks creating loans out of nothing and changing interest on these loans.

For transparency and disclosure all bank loans should have an Origen of Funds Declaration clause stating that “the sum of the loan was created out of nothing under a capital adequacy ratio of ten to one” for example.

People need to wake up to the lopsided terms of bank loans and not get caught up in the make, break and take debit trap.

It is no surprise that there are record debt levels and record bank profits built upon banks credit creation out of nothing and the manipulation of interest rates.

Bernie Bourke Ballian Dear Editor, Having recently been named Australia's most popular tree in the ABC news poll, I am wondering how much the River Red gums are valued by the housing developers in Bacchus Marsh?

Judging by the new housing estate that is going up on the corner of Taverner and Fisken Sts in Bacchus Marsh, they are not valued very much.

There are two very old trees on the Fisken Street frontage protected by flimsy fence guards, but the young saplings are sadly destined for removal.

I don't think that I am the only resident that is saddened by the lack of protection of the future of this iconic tree.

Joanne Linsdell Bacchus Marsh

Dear Editor, I have become aware of a property sale that is occurring in our area and I believe impacts the local and wider communities.

I have learned that ‘The Island’, in the Pentland Hills which is currently owned by Conservation Volunteers Australia is now for sale.

I am somewhat outraged by this turn of events and lack of communication with local community groups, (such as the Pentland Hills Landcare, Friends of Werribee Gorge and Long Forest Road, and Grow West). Not to mention, if this was discussed prior with the community, and the groups there might have been alternative solutions for a positive outcome for this strategic piece of revegetated land that connects beautifully with the Werribee Gorge State Park.

My outrage begins with the hundreds of thousands of man hours that went into planting out this gifted property to the CVA and now is freely on the open market, noting that the Myer’s Rd block has no covenant. Not to mention the hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants that these properties have received from state and federal government, the Pentland Hills Landcare Group and Melbourne Water.

(These are the few that I am aware of) I am unsure where to direct my concern, I have called the CVA but so far no one has returned my call.

I would like to understand the rationale about the sale. At the very least I would have expected the CVA to release a statement, or write a letter about the sale that goes to the local community acknowledging their work and explain the decision, if this has been done, I have missed this on their website.

Because, quite frankly, the sale of this property upsets all the hard and good work in our community and is hard to swallow at a Landcare group level, and as a willing tree planter.

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The Moorabool News – 6 September, 2022 Page 21

Ballarat Football League Women’s Results – Grand Finals

Ballan Brumbies Basketball

Pentland Calisthenics Seniors at their Mountain Districts Competition. Photo - PCC

Pentland Calisthenics The first weekend of spring saw the Intermediates head to Penola Catholic College in Broadmeadow and the Seniors to Aquinas College in Ringwood, for their second competition of the season.

On Friday night the Intermediates were awarded the following places at their Northern Districts competition: March - Honourable Mention, Clubs - Special Mention, Free Exercises - Special Mentions, Rods - Highly Commended, Rhythmical Aesthetics - Special Mention and Dance Arrangement - Special Mention.

The Seniors gave much improved performances at their Mountain District competition and just missed being awarded the reserve aggregate with the following places: Marc - 2nd, Clubs - 3rd, Free Exercises - 2nd, Rods - 2nd, Rhythmical Aesthetics - 2nd and Dance Arrangement - 3rd.

Both groups head back to classes to prepare for the State Titles competition in a couple of weeks.

Bacchus Marsh Soccer Results – Week ending Saturday 3 September Senior Men, Div 1 Bacchus Marsh 1 lost Warrnambool 5 Under 17’s Bacchus Marsh 1 lost Ballarat 4 Under 15’s Bacchus Marsh 1 lost Daylesford 4 Under 12’s Bacchus Marsh 3 won Daylesford 0

It was Semi-final action last weekend in the Ballarat Basketball Association which saw Ballan Brumbies have a remarkable 11 of their 15 eligible sides in finals action.

The club will now have five junior sides line up in this week’s grand final games.

RESULTS U10 Boys Ballan D (White) 30 def Drummo Dragons Green 7 Ballan D (Blue) 15 def Sovereign Knights 13 U12 Boys Ballan E 10 lost Celtic Tigers 29 Ballan C 33 def Phoenix United 19 U12 Girls Ballan C 36 def Saints Dream 15 U14 Boys Ballan F (White) 26 lost Wildcats 32 Ballan F (Blue) 10 lost Excies Acmy 39 Ballan B 52 def Wildcats Blue 35 U14 Girls Ballan C 12 lost Drummo Dragons 20 U16 Boys Ballan F 14 lost Sovereign Knights White 43 Ballan E 45 def Saints Mavs 35 U16 Girls Ballan C 21 def Drummo Dragons 14 U19 Boys Ballan E 37 lost Wildcats 43 U19 Girls Ballan 29 lost Phoenix Sapphires 61

Women’s Redan 6.4 (40) def Darley 1.2 (8) Under 18 Youth Girls Redan 4.5 (29) def North Ballarat 0.3 (3) Under 16 Youth Girls Bacchus Marsh 2.5 (17) lost North Ballarat 4.2 (26) Under 14 Junior Girls Darley 0.0 (0) lost North Ballarat 2.8 (20)

Ballan Golf Club Results - Week ending Saturday 3 September

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Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Chris Tudor (13) 33 points on c/b R/Up - Bob Arklay (9) & Don Wickson (12).

Magpie - 14th Bill Pickering.

NTPs -12th Bob Arklay, 15th David Leach.

Saturday – Stroke – Monthly Medal Winner of Medal - Jimmy Walsh 82-21-61.

R/up - Anthony Moore 68-6-62.

NTPs - 12th Anthony Moore, 15th Bob Arklay.

Magpies - 14th Anthony Moore, 18th Bob Arklay.

Balls 2, Cut-off 62 Jimmy Walsh, Anthony Moore.

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Central Highlands Football League Results – Preliminary Finals

Central Highlands Netball League

Honolua Bay winning on Saturday Night at Tabcorp Park. Photo Stuart McCormick

Honolua Bay's Golden run continues

By Michael Howard (HRV) On the doorstep of some of Australia’s greatest pacing crowns was there a changing of the guard at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night?

While Lochinvar Art disappointed in fading to ninth in the second start of his comeback campaign, Honolua Bay only emboldened his reputation with an audacious frontrunning display.

In the shadows of the October 8 Victoria Cup and Victorian Inter Dominion that follows, the lightly-raced five-year-old produced an eighth consecutive win since crossing to Emma Stewart’s camp.

On Saturday night he advanced to the front in the TAB Minuteman Free For All and ran the chasers off their legs with a 55.2-second last half.

“It was (impressive) and I still think there’s more improvement in him yet,” reinsman Mark Pitt said.

Pitt didn’t waste time injecting Honolua Bay into the race, critically advancing from a wider back row gate to slide into the running line ahead of Lochinvar Art and then compounding that advantage by working to the front with a lap-and-a-half to run.

Jack Laugher on Torrid Saint was happy to cede the lead and then soon after Nathan Jack propelled Lochinvar Art to outside the leader, leaving the two big guns primed to battle in front.

But Lochinvar Art’s challenge was spent before the final turn and Honolua Bay was able to hold the pegline advances of Torrid Saint and Tango Tara to score by a length in a 1:53.8 mile rate.

“I was a little worried about Torrid Saint being on my back, but once I really shook him up he pulled right away,” Pitt said.

The race was the second to carry a Golden Ticket, which provides direct entry to this year’s Victorian Inter Dominion heats, which kick off on November 26 at Ballarat.

The first pacing Golden Ticket race – the Westburn Grant Free For All – was also won

by Honolua Bay. “To be able to win a second Golden Ticket is just incredible. It’s always good to win one, but when you’ve got two you know you’ve got a spot,” Pitt said.

“He’ll have a nice lead up into it and as the heats go on I’m sure he’ll get better for the final.

“I’m super excited. I never thought I’d see this day. Since I’ve been a kid I’ve always wanted to have this opportunity and Emma (Stewart) and Clayton (Tonkin), and Bill and Anne (Anderson) have given me that opportunity and I’m very grateful for it.”

While there was delight in the Honolua Bay camp it was a different story for Lochinvar Art, who faded in his second start back from a long lay-off, finishing eighth and some 18 metres off the winner.

Results – Preliminary Finals A Grade Buninyong (65) def Springbank (31) Learmonth (57) def R’wood/C’hap (42) B Grade Buninyong (32) lost Learmonth (33) Gordon (36) def Bungaree (26) C Grade Buninyong (35) def Bungaree (25) Springbank (30) lost Ballan (31) 17&Under Bungaree (17) lost Skipton (29) Newlyn (36) def Hepburn (34) 15&Under Hepburn (50) def Learmonth (13) Skipton (25) def Bungaree (21) 13&Under Newlyn (22) def Gordon (16) C’ham/Linton (33) lost Springbank (34)

SENIORS Gordon 10.12 (72) def Dunnstown 7.3 (45) Hepburn 8.18 (66) lost Springbank 11.6 (72) RESERVES Skipton 8.6 (54) def Dunnstown 7.11 (53) Springbank 8.7 (55) def R’wood/C’hap 8.4 (52) Under 18 Springbank 6.5 (41) def Learmonth 4.3 (27) Gordon 5.14 (44) def Waubra 3.6 (24) Under 15 Daylesford 7.11 (53) def Hepburn 6.2 (38) Buninyong 6.8 (44) def Learmonth 3.3. (21)

Central Highlands Netball League Grand Final Matches – Saturday 10 September Venue - Mars Stadium (new courts) 13&Under: Newlyn v Springbank (9.30am) 15&Under: Hepburn v Skipton (10.30am) 17&Under: Skipton v Newlyn (11.30am) C Grade: Buninyong v Ballan (12.30pm) B Grade: Learmonth v Gordon (1.30pm) A Grade: Buninyong v Learmonth (2.45pm)

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BFNL Junior Football & Netball 2022 Robert Allan Medal Presentation Night 13&Under - Netball Best & Fairest Winner - Jasmine Matthews (Darley) - 30 votes 15 & Under Senior Netball Best & Fairest Winners - Charlotte Cross (Ballarat) - 23 votes R/Up - Mia Hayes (Darley) - 20 votes Coordinator of The Year Awards Junior Football: Shannon Closter – Darley Junior FNC Special Presentation: 2022 NAB AFL National Development Championships - U16 Boys • Samuel Lalor - Bacchus Marsh • Lucca Grego - Bacchus Marsh 17&Under Senior Netball B&F Winner - Addison Wright (Darley) - 24 votes R/Up - Jane McKinnis (Redan) - 22 votes Under 17 Senior Football B&F Winner - Joshua Huxtable (Bacchus Marsh) - 20 votes R/Up - Jack Kovacevic (Bacchus Marsh) - 16 votes

BFL Junior Presentation Club Votes FOOTBALL Bacchus Marsh U/17 J. Huxtable...........................20 J. Kovacevic.......................... 16 S. Lalor................................... 6 U/15 K. Hilton............................... 14 C. Salmon.............................. 6 J. Martin................................ 6 Z. Dalli................................... 6 U/13 X. Johnston...........................12 N. Ide....................................12 R. Dilges................................ 9 R. Cook.................................. 6 Darley U/17 S. Fawcett............................... 6 B. Bishop................................ 3 L. Hitch.................................. 3 U/15 C. Oughtred.......................... 9 J. Hardinge............................ 8 C. Jones.................................. 7 L. Closter............................... 7

U/13 O. Cape.................................17 J. Cutler.................................. 6 J. Ford..................................... 5 J. Grech.................................. 5 NETBALL Bacchus Marsh Under 13 Georgie Popple....................18 Under 17 Lauren Martin...................... 7 Steph Jenks........................... 5 Darley Under 13 Jasmine Matthews..............30 Tiarnee Smith......................17 Charlotte Burr.....................12 Under 15 Mia Hayes............................20 Scarlett Clayton...................17 Tianna Di Mieri................... 7 Under 17 Addison Wright..................24 Ella Closter........................... 9

U/17 B&F – Jack Kovacevic (R/Up BMJFNC) and Joshua Huxtable (Winner BMJFNC) PHOTOS Courtesy of – Red Photos/ Adam Cornell

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Devils’ stellar season over Darley’s 13 goals to six second half wasn’t enough to progress to a Preliminary Final meeting with Sebastopol, after going down to Ballarat by one point at City Oval on Sunday.

The game looked shot to pieces when the Swans led the Devils a ‘merry dance’ by 43 points at half time after six unanswered goals blew the game open. But the Devils had other ideas, launching an inspirational fightback as they piled on nine goals to two in the third term, stunning the Swans in the process, reducing the lead to just three points at the final change. Devils Coach Dan Jordan and his support crew nearly pulled off the masterstroke of the season as the willing Devils responded to a significant shuffling of the magnets.

The final stanza went goal for goal before the Devils hit the front by as much as 10 points, 20 minutes into the last quarter.

But as they have done so often this season, the Swans showed the poise, resilience, and character to arrest the deficit, before hanging on to win by one point. Former Hawthorn champion Josh Gibson (five goals) was instrumental in the clutch moments for the Swans with three telling, one-on-one marks in the goal square to assure the narrowest of margins, and with it, progress to the penultimate week of the season.

And what a game it was, near matched only by the drama witnessed in the hours and minutes ahead of the opening bounce.

Illness to valuable Devils trio Matthew Brett, Shane Page and Will Johnson proved a major blow for Jordan’s camp before extraordinary scenes in the warm-up saw young defender Duncan Cadman withdrawn after a blindsided head collision with umpire Semmens who too, would take no part.

The game itself, lived up to the billing despite a dominant opening half from the bigger bodied Swans. The six-point advantage to the Swans at quarter time felt like more and was confirmed in the second term as Joe Carmody’s boys went to work. Marcus Powling, Sam James (2 goals), Aiden Domic (2 goals) and Lachie Dawson (2 goals) were influential setting up the 43-point halftime lead while Gibson and Andrew Hooper (1 goal) looked threatening each time the ball went inside 50. The weight of forward 50 Swans entries

in the second term amounted to six goals, while the Devils could manage just one point. Game over? Not quite.

Jordan moved Darren Leonard (3 goals) and Mace Cousins (2 goals) forward, Nick Rodda (1 goal) into the ruck and asked more of his top end players to impact. Dylan Landt (4 goals) and Brett Bewley (1 goal) led the revival and found some aerial presence with Brady Wright (3 goals), Joel Cadman and Leonard.

While the Devils courageously fought back to hit the front, full credit must be given to the Swans who were able to respond once headed. Another belter witnessed in week two of the BFNL finals. The Devils fell on the wrong side of a close one while the Swans hung on for a third win by one point, and seventh win by seven points or less in 2022.

There’s every indication we can expect a close one again on Saturday. Both Swans and Burra meetings this year have been decided by one and three points - in favour of Carmody’s men.

For Jordan’s exiting Devils, they lost no admirers and will bounce back in ‘23. Their young group will be a preseason older and hungry for another crack at the business end after an agonising sample in 2022.

What the coaches said Joe Carmody (Ballarat) - It was a crazy game. In the first half our contest and ball movement was very good. Darley dominated those areas in the third. The players responded well and kept at it in the last quarter to will ourselves over the line.

Dan Jordan (Darley) - Probably the most bizarre preparation I’ve been involved in, losing four (players) to illness and then the incident in the warm-up. I couldn’t be more proud of our boys and their effort. Full of courage and heart. Full credit to Ballarat. They are a very good side and all the best to Joe and his troops for the rest of their season.

DARLEY - 3.1-19, 3.2-20, 12.4-76, 16.8-104 lost BALLARAT 4.1-25, 10.3-63, 12.7-79, 16.9-105 DARLEY (WHELAN’S BEST) - D. Landt, B. Bewley, Z. Lehuray, B. Wright, J. Cadman, M. Cousins, D. Leonard, L. Baker.

DARLEY (GOALS) - D. Landt 4, D. Leonard 3, B. Wright 3, M. Cousins 2, L. Spiteri 1, N. Rodda, D. Bishop, B. Bewley.

Ballarat Football League

Ballarat Football League Women’s

By Todd Whelan

Results – Semi Finals

Women’s Grand Final: Redan 6.4 (40) def Darley 1.2 (8)

SENIORS Melton 12.14 (86) def Sebastopol 6.7 (43) Ballarat 16.9 (105) def Darley 16.8 (104) RESERVES Melton 8.7 (55) def Sebastopol 6.5 (41) Sunbury 9.16 (70) def East Point 2.4 (16) Under 19 Ballarat 5.7 (37) lost North Ballarat 6.4 (40) Sunbury 2.9 (21) lost East Point 5.8 (38)

Ballarat Netball League 17&U Senior Netball Best & Fairest Winner Addison Wright (Darley JFNC)

13&U Netball Best & Fairest Winner Jasmine Matthews (Darley JFNC)

15&U Best & Fairest Runner up Mia Hayes (Darley JFNC)

2022 NAB AFL National Development Championships U16 Boys Samuel Lalor (BMJFNC)

Results – Semi Finals A Grade Melton South (27) lost Darley (63) North Ballarat (51) def Redan (26) B Grade Darley (47) lost Lake Wendouree (51) Redan (45) def East Point (38) C Grade Darley (29) lost Sebastopol (31) East Point (39) def Ballarat (28) D Grade East Point (37) def Lake Wendouree (22) Ballarat (37) def North Ballarat (27) E Grade East Point (37) def Redan (26) Melton South (32) def Sebastopol (22) 19 & Under Darley (39) def Lake Wendouree (31) Sebastopol (29) lost North Ballarat (36)

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FINALS FOOTBALL SEMI FINAL In our first semi-final against Ballarat today, the boys put in a courageous effort to be beaten by only one point against Ballarat! The day started off poorly with Will Johnson and Matt Brett, unfortunately pulling out of the side due to illness. They were then replaced by Mitch Gardiner and Blake Colley.

Shane Page unfortunately became unwell when arriving at City Oval and was a late scratching. He was replaced by Brodie Ward. With the team settled and out on the ground doing their warm up, Duncan Cadman ran into an umpire knocking him out and concussing himself at the same time. He is replaced by Daniel Lalor.

After a slow start, we found ourselves down at quarter time by 2 goals. The second was one of our worst quarters for the season. Our on-ball brigade was struggling and if not for our back 7, the Swans lead of 43 points at halftime would have been greater.

With the coach throwing the magnets around at halftime, the boys responded to kick 9 goals in the 3rd quarter to trail by only 3 points. In a tight see-sawing last quarter, the boys found themselves a point in arrears at the final siren. 106 to 105. Brady Wright lead the goalkickers, whilst the best players were Dylan Landt, Brett Bewley, evergreen Darren Leonard, Luther Baker, Zane Le Huray and Brady Wright.

Although a disappointing end to the year, the boys have come such a long way in 2022. Lots of youngsters blooded, the future looks good. Well done to Dan and his team and Dale Murley and Travis Edwards for coaching our reserves and under 19s. Also, a big thank you to all the volunteers that help put the teams on the park week in, week out.

Seniors: Ballarat 16.9.105 d Darley 16.8.104 GOALS: Dylan Landt 4, Darren Leonard 3, Brady Wright 3, Mace Cousins 2, Brett Bewley 1, Leigh Spiteri 1, Nick Rodda 1, Dylon Bishop 1.

BEST: Bailey Young, Trent Angwin, Mace Cousins, Joel Cadman, Dylon Bishop, Luther Baker.

NETBALL Today our U19s played magnificently and came home with a solid win.

Unfortunately, our C’s lost to Sebastopol by only 2 goals. They have had a terrific season and no doubt, will be back next year, bigger and better.

Our B grade, unfortunately came away with a loss against Lakers. A great effort by all girls in what was a very tough game. We’re very proud of your efforts all year. Bring on next year.

Our A grade played an amazing game and came away with the win against South.

19’s & Under: Darley 39 d Lake Wendouree 30 GOAL SCORERS: Greta Gorman-Jacobs, Sarah Mason C-Grade: Sebastopol 31 d Darley 29 GOAL SCORERS: Lauren Martin, Renee Hulls, Katie Kakoschke B-Grade: Lake Wedouree 51 d Darley 47 GOAL SCORERS: Sarah Mason, Victoria Abdulnour, Sarah Magowan A-Grade: Darley 64 d Melton South 27 GOAL SCORERS: Monique Nagle, Becca Hicks, Keeley Boudrie GRAND FINAL - SENIOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL The girls played the game of their lives against a super strong opponent. They held up in the first half, matching Redan and dominating play without being able to convert.

The third quarter was a master class by Redan, turning to their VFL class to get it done again.

The standouts for the day were Zoe Attard with a coming-of-age performance.

Ella Tyson and Tamara Henry, showed they are made for the big stage all backed

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The prime minister from England was pleased to put weight on (9). 27. She takes on five at a time (4).

DOWN 1. Wasn’t well when she turned up (5). 2. Stuffy, or not far from it (5). 3. Is very critical of strikes (6). 4. Write “I refuse, Monsieur” on the flag! (6). 5. Killed in the attempt (4). 6. To many men, could soon mean a great upheaval (3,6). 12. Would telephoning the pub be one? (5,4). 13.

Not how you’d pool resources to buy a diamond? (4).

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SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9262

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Duck. 7, Under-hand. 8, L-i-on (rev.). 9, Scan. 10, To-me. 11, (fin)Ale-c(ertainly). 14, Lose no time.

16, Cat-burglar. 19, Mite (might). 22, Aces. 24, LA-M.A..

25, Left. 26, Glad-stone. 27, V-era.

Down - 1, Delia (rev.) 2, Close. 3, Knocks. 4, Pen-non.

5, Shot. 6, Any moment (anag.). 12, Local call. 13, Club.

15, (win)Ter-m(ay). 17, Re-late. 18, L-am-ent. 20, I-Rene.

21, E-x-tra. 23, Side.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Disconcerted. 8, Bitter. 9, Ramble. 10, Fancied. 12, Feast. 15, Story. 16, Maderia. 18, Blouse. 20, Target. 22, Rhododendron.

Down - 1, Militant. 2, Scot. 3, Snarled. 4, Merry. 5, Stampede. 6, Idol. 11, Corduroy. 13, Surveyor. 14, Canteen.

17, Tenor. 19, Lyre. 21, Rude.

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Typists’s error. 8, Tas-sel (rev.). 9, Second.

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This week’s menu includes unexpected travel and news of an upcoming celebration. Buying and selling are favoured, but be sure all purchases come with a guarantee.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Your independent streak surfaces, with both positive and negative consequences. The key is not to isolate yourself.

Community events or charity functions benefit from your expertise.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 A partner is more willing to see your point of view. A friend may be reluctant to acknowledge your support but don’t press the issue. A recent assignment may prove lucrative.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 This week sees you plotting your career path and developing ideas. A breakdown in communication may mean that a key message does not get through to you until the eleventh hour.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are known for the intellectual approach you take to nearly all aspects of life. You are more adaptable than people think - and adaptability is the operative word through to the end of the year. New responsibilities, new employers, new interests and new places are all possible.

This may turn into a good week for advertising your abilities. You may be updating a resume or advising friends of your yet-to-be-discovered skills. Financial advances are spotlighted.

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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Renovating is favourably spotlighted this week, provided you remain in control of all operations. Business and travel mix well. A financial hurdle may be lifted.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

Watch a tendency to overindulge in areas of diet, exercise and sunshine. Coordination is your current strength and earns you rewards in the community and the workplace.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

This week’s menu includes unexpected travel and news of an upcoming celebration. Buying and selling are favoured, but be sure all purchases come with a guarantee.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Your independent streak surfaces, with both positive and negative consequences. The key is not to isolate yourself.

Community events or charity functions benefit from your expertise.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 A partner is more willing to see your point of view. A friend may be reluctant to acknowledge your support but don’t press the issue. A recent assignment may prove lucrative.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 This week sees you plotting your career path and developing ideas. A breakdown in communication may mean that a key message does not get through to you until the eleventh hour.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are known for the intellectual approach you take to nearly all aspects of life. You are more adaptable than people think - and adaptability is the operative word through to the end of the year. New responsibilities, new employers, new interests and new places are all possible.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Luck. 7, Conceited. 8, Sort. 9, Moor. 10, Keep. 11, Opus. 14, Perpetrate. 16, Incredible. 19, Lino.

22, Tier. 24, Slow. 25, Sofa. 26, Clamorous. 27, Tyke.

Down - 1, Lasso. 2, Corfu. 3, Colour. 4, Scarce. 5, Pick.

6, Detention. 12, Principle. 13, Spar. 15, Reel. 17, Desert.

18, Brogue. 20, Ivory. 21, Orate. 23, Rime.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9263

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