Last Saturday a crowd of over 4000 included a sea of supporters with green and gold and yellow and black.
Of the 26-senior players on the list for Gordon, 13 played for the club in the Under 15 and/or Under 18 junior football games throughout their careers. (continued in sport page 20)
The last senior flag Gordon won was 34-years ago in 1988 against Bungaree. In 2021, the club was undefeated minor premiers, a top of the ladder finish however, no finals have been played in the Central Highlands League since 2019.
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Daylesford Secondary College parents met on Friday 2 September, brainstorming how to spark some action on an issue that has troubled families in the area for years.
Mr Madden also plans to invite relevant Ministers and local members of Parliament to meet with the Mayor and Councillors back in Moorabool, to discuss issues and look over potential projects in-person.
Currently there is a large government funded bus provided however, to meet the excess amount of students needing to commute, the Daylesford College provides, at their cost, a minibus driven by a volunteer teacher twice a day to Ballan.
As Chair of the Peri Urban Councils Victoria (PUCV), Cr Berry will lead a delegation of peri urban council representatives, to make sure their priorities, and Moorabool’s priorities, are heard by federal politicians and agencies.
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Cr Munari said parents in the Ballan area were having to “reluctantly choose” other schools, despite believing
Moorabool Shire Council’s advocacy priorities will be delivered to the nation’s capital in-person this week, with Council CEO Derek Madden and Councillor Moira Berry travelling to Canberra.
The school has requested another bus on multiple occasions to the Education Department’s Student Transport Unit, with no success.
Mr Madden and Cr Berry will meet with several Ministers on 15 September, and Mr Madden plans to take copies of Council’s advocacy prospectus for attending politicians.
“Not everyone has the option of sending their child to a private school. The government blames the bus issue on zoning, but at the end of the day, why are regional children being so heavily zoned when there’s capacity at schools?” she said.
Ally Munari, who is both a Daylesford Secondary College parent and the Councillor for the Woodlands Ward, organised the meeting.
“If they’re not going to give us a school in Ballan, which I don’t see happening, and they already have room at Daylesford, which is the exact same distance to Ballarat, why aren’t they utilising that? We should have more choice as parents, it’s a hard decision to make.”
“The prospectus details our key priority projects, including the indoor aquatic centre and the bowls club – projects we need extra funding for, and we’re hoping the Federal Government will commit to helping make these projects a reality,” Mr Madden said.
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Frustrated Moorabool parents have met at the Ballan Community House, calling on the state government to fund another bus for high school students in the area.
To read Council’s advocacy prospectus, go to moorabool.vic. gov.au/advocacy.
The group of parents are creating personal letters from every family, to go to the Student Transport Unit and local MPs.
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She said that the government needed to support regional children, and given there’s no high school in Ballan, another bus “isn’t asking for a lot”.
Principal of the College Stephen Macphail, also attended the meeting, sharing the hopes that a community effort may help fix the problem.
Daylesford would be a better fit for their children, simply because of the lack of bus seats.
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The Daylesford College mini-bus in Ballan.
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The letters are planned to be sent out at the end of this week.
“We will also raise issues that are common among all peri urban councils, such as telecommunications, transport links and access to local services. One particular issue we have been advocating for strongly is for AusNet to consider undergrounding the transmission lines through our Shire –we will talk to politicians and key stakeholders about this.”
“Parents have asked why aren’t we zoned to all three schools that include Mt Clear, Woodmans Hill and Daylesford?”
If you’d like to submit letters, address one letter to Peter Nelson – Director of Student Transport Unit and Chris Thompson – SWVR Region Director, and a second letter to Mary-Anne Thomas MP and Michaela Settle MP, and email both to allyg888@gmail.com by Friday 16 September.
“We need another bus to go to Daylesford. Daylesford Secondary College is saying ‘we can take you’, but parents have this stress of not being able to get on a seat. On the bus. Our argument is, the government funds children to go to Ballarat schools out of the zone – for example, Ballan isn’t zoned to Mount Clear, but kids get a bus seat to go there – so why aren’t they funding another bus to go to a school that has capacity to take them?” Cr Munari told the Moorabool News.
Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell was announced as the Liberal candidate for Eureka last week, with the new seat taking in most of Moorabool Shire, Golden Plains Shire, as well as the eastern suburbs of Ballarat including Golden Point, Mount Clear, and Buninyong.
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“We’ve been in the ‘red sea’ for at least seven of the last 20 years. In order to try and put some parity back into the discussion, it helps to have a contest. These elections create opportunities to talk about different ideas for the region. A lot of money’s been spent in Melbourne – it’s become more of a Melbourne Government than a State Government,” he told the Moorabool News.
“I accept that representatives have to deal with parties as well as the chamber, but ultimately, good representation is ensuring that people’s views are reflected in party decisions.
there were no roadworks being conducted during that night,” Mr Brodie said.
Mr O’Neil’s licence was suspended for 12 months retrospectively, starting back on the date of the offending, meaning he will be able to get his licence back next month. He was also fined $1200.
“On the 23rd of October 2021 at 1.30 am, the accused was driving a blue Holden Commodore on Bacchus Marsh-Geelong road in Balliang East. The normal posted speed limit is 100 km/h, but that has been reduced to 60 km/h due to roadworks. Using a speed detector, the accused’s speed was 121 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The accused was pulled over, his car was impounded, and his licence was suspended,” LSC Kane told Magistrate Hugh Radford.
On Friday afternoon, the Mayor’s statement was published by Council, expressing sadness at Her Majesty’s passing, and recognising her extraordinary reign.
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An 18-year-old man has had his licence suspended for 12 months and copped a fine of over $1,000, after he was caught driving at more than twice the speed limit in a roadworks zone.
Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan has issued a statement expressing Council’s condolences, after Queen Elizabeth II passed away lastAustraliansweek. woke up to the news that Her Majesty had passed away at around 3.30 am AEST on Friday 9 September, or 6.30 pm on Thursday 8 September British Standard Time.
“He was apologetic to police, he said he had no reason to be going so quick and knew it was a roadworks zone.”
Corey O’Neil appeared at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court via livestream on Friday 9 September, represented by lawyer Hayden Brodie.
Mr Brodie said his client was “genuinely remorseful, and that is expressed through his early guilty plea”.
“This could have resulted in much more severe consequences. Mr O’Neil accepts that his behaviour was completely unacceptable…
“I accept that the likelihood of you doing this again is extremely low, but I have to set a deterrent…I have to set a penalty that is a general deterrent to people wanting to drive in the same way,” Magistrate Radford said.
Mr Tatchell said his candidacy was about getting the voices of regional Victorians heard, with improving country roads, education, and health among his main priorities.
“On behalf of Moorabool Shire Councillors and staff, I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Royal Family, on the sad loss of Queen Elizabeth II. Aside from her role as Queen, she was a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and we mourn this loss with her family,” Cr Sullivan wrote.
“I think it’s incredibly important that we’re represented in that contest, especially for our region. This election is all about the future, not so much my future, but the future of the region as we mature and grow, and how we do that with balance and the correct infrastructure. We have to make sure that for the third of taxes that we pay as regional people, we get a return on that investment…we haven’t had that in the past.”
Police Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Clare Kane told the court that Mr O’Neil was pulled over and had his car impounded in the early hours of the morning last October.
Alternatively, a PDF condolence form can be accessed at www.bit.ly/3DcRFmS, and posted to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
On the topic of AusNet’s Western Renewables Link, which has been a talking point for over two years, Mr Tatchell said undergrounding the powerlines, or rerouting the network using existing easement from Mortlake to Lara as is the Victorian Liberals’ official policy, are both “viable options”. What is not viable, he argues, is the current plan proposed by AusNet.
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Also contesting the Eureka seat on November 26 are Sam McColl from the Greens, Wendy Morrison from the Animal Justice Party, and Independent Nicola Reid.
Mr Tatchell’s main opponent in November will be incumbent Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle, whose seat was abolished following boundary changes in 2021.
“I’d like to acknowledge the incredible work she undertook during her 70-year reign. There are very few people alive who wouldn’t have known her as our sovereign. Council and its workers are dedicated to public service, and there was no better example of tireless public duty than that undertaken by Queen Elizabeth II.
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With the state election less than 80 days away, the Liberal Party has officially announced its candidate for the new seat of Eureka – and he’s a familiar face to many in Moorabool.
Magistrate Radford acknowledged written statements to the court providing “glowing references” for Mr O’Neil’s character, as well as the fact he was studying and working.
Condolence messages can be left online at www.pmc.gov.au/condolence-form, which will be sent on by the Australian Government to Buckingham Palace.
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I don’t think that’s happened…there’s no reason why there can’t be distinct policies for both regional areas and city regions, that can’t align without creating a problem for either.”
“It was the middle of the night with no contractors, but you didn’t know that. That speed is extremely high in the circumstances.”
“The offending is now 11 months’ dated. Mr O’Neil has taken the ancillary penalty losing his licence immediately, and the cost of getting his car back, being $1330.”
“The flags at our offices and across the Shire will be flown at half-mast until we are advised otherwise.”
“What’s on the table at the moment just cannot work, and it has to be stopped. The transmission lines issue needs to be taken back to square one and resolved. The draconian way that our region, in particular, has been dictated to over the last few years has left an incredibly sour taste in people’s mouths in terms of representation,” Mr Tatchell said.
Mr Ranken’s hopes that the tractor can be “restored to its former glory” are shared by President of the BDVMVC, Perc Robinson, who thanked Mr Ranken for his generosity.
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Three major concerts are performed annually, with rehearsals held four to six weeks before each event.
One of a kind tractor donated
“Us old guys aren’t going to last forever, if we don’t pass our knowledge of old machinery on to the younger generation, all that old knowledge will be lost,” he said.
Strings convenor Millie Koenders said that without string players, the Orchestra becomes a band and cannot perform its orchestral program.
The Moorabool Light Orchestra’s next concert is planned for Sunday, 16 October, at the Bacchus Marsh Hall and they require a few more musicians.
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A vintage tractor, believed to be around 50 years old and the only one left of its model in Australia, has been generously donated to a local vintage machinery club.
In preparation for the October performance, rehearsals are on a Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church, 29 Holt's Lane in Darley. Further information at www.moorabool-light-orchestra.com
Arthur Ranken's 50+ year old Cub Cadet Tractor, now in storage in Ballan. Photo BDVMVC
“This tractor was one of two that International Harvester company imported from the America in the early 1970s for evaluation with the thought of importing them as part of that company’s range of tractors at that time. They didn’t proceed with that plan,” Mr Ranken told the Moorabool News.
The Orchestra aims to provide a place for musicians of all ages from across the Moorabool Shire and neighbouring regions to connect, and provides an educational and entertaining music program for its members and audiences.
"However, it is the shortage of violins at the moment that is causing the most concern and the possibility the scheduled event could be cancelled."
“We’re very happy with the donation. It’s a very rare tractor, it’s a prototype that was brought over by International Harvester before they went broke back in the 80’s. Arthur saw us at the Tractor Pull last year and said he had the tractor, so I went and picked it up. It’ll be restored in due time and put up on display,” Mr Robinson said.“When Arthur got it, it had been left outside for a lot of years and it deteriorated a lot. But we’ve got it undercover, and it’s on the list to be restored. I don’t think it’ll take much to get it going.
"I am looking for violinists at or above grade five level who will commit to two hours for Tuesday night rehearsals," Ms Koenders said.
"Players with five to six years of experience are what I am after."
Former Ballan farmer Arthur Ranken donated his International Harvester Cub Cadet Garden Tractor to the Ballan District Vintage Machinery and Vehicle Club (BDVMVC) in May, and said the tractor, a similar style to a ride on lawn mower, was one of just two ever brought to Australia.
“Of the two that were imported, one was destroyed, and this one remained in private use by an IH senior executive for a number of years, until I acquired it also some years ago. Now to preserve it, I’ve put it in the hands of an organisation where it may possibly be restored, and will certainly be preserved for years to come.”
“We’re very thankful to Arthur for that donation.”
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A community orchestra based in Bacchus Marsh, needs violinists.
While the BDVMVC is “getting stronger every month”, Mr Robinson said it’s always after new junior members.
"We know you're out there, and you know who you are, so please contact me via the Orchestra website."
To express your interest in joining the BDVMVC, contact Perc Robinson on 0428 829 274, or Ray Meadows on 0400 816 176.
"Ideally, I would like to have four first violins, four seconds, two or three violas and four cellos," Ms Koenders said.
“At this stage I am anticipating a two-sided map with one map being from St Erth to Golden Point. It will show the Whipstick Loop Walk and Blackwood Mineral Springs Walk, and I also envisage a town enlargement with an Historic Tree Walk, all businesses identified, et cetera.”
A new map of Blackwood will showcase the town’s tourist sites, walks, businesses and more, and locals are excited to show their town off.
“I’ve contacted all of the businesses in town, and we’re all now developing the map together, it’s kind of a grassroots movement. We’re doing what Blackwood does and getting on with it. Meridian Maps have been fantastic at working with the town and I on this project, they’re very experienced and have real know-how.
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The draft Flag Flying Policy came before Council at its Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 7 September, having been prepared in response to a notice of motion moved over 18-months ago, on 3 February 2021.
Karen Bruno from The Blackwood Hat Shoppe approached Meridian Maps with the idea, and said the map would be unlike any map of Blackwood ever produced.
The map will be produced by Meridian Maps, with the Blackwood community pooling together ideas and photos for what to include.
Rochelle Spivak from Meridian Maps said the idea of a tourist map of Blackwood got off the ground while doing research for the upcoming edition of the Lerderderg & Werribee Gorges Map Guide.
The Moorabool Shire Pennant is also flown at Council’s Darley office. A new addition to the Annual Flag Schedule included within the draft policy is the Rainbow Flag, which would be flown on IDAHOBIT on 17 May. Cr Tonia Dudzik moved the motion to receive the draft policy, with Cr David Edwards seconding the motion.
“I think we need to separate the thing, have a flag policy to codify what we currently do through practice, and then we go through another process of admission whether any flag should be coming in in that policy. It hasn’t even been vetted by what the policy says itself, and that is, there’s a form there an applicant would fill out, then be assessed.”
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“It’s become a town project. Current maps only include Blackwood in about a twoinch square on a whole map, so we’re only a small part of a huge map. We’re only a small section of any map that’s in existence. That’s why I wanted to create a map that details the streets of Blackwood and historical features for tourists to look at, and promote local businesses,” Ms Bruno told the Moorabool News.
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The map is expected to cost $5.95, and be available at businesses in Blackwood and District, as well as Melbourne map retailers.
The policy concerns how community members or organisations can make a request for Council to fly any flags not included in the Annual Flag Schedule, namely the Australian National Flag, the Victorian State Flag, and the Australian Aboriginal Flag.
“A lot of work has gone into this policy, it’s a standard process of when government organisations fly flags...it takes into account the needs of everyday Australians, the RSL, it takes into account the needs of Aboriginal and Indigenous people, as well as the rainbow community. It’s a standard practice, and I think that this policy is the best way forward,” Cr Dudzik said.
“The reason I’m raising some opposition to this is, we definitely need a flag policy, but what we have is not a codification of our current practices, it goes beyond that. It seeks to incorporate a flag which we don’t fly currently at our buildings, which doesn’t even meet the criteria of flying a flag that this policy espouses,” he said.
Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan vacated the Chair to speak against the motion.
“It is proposed that this policy would go on our Have Your Say website as well for a period of 20 days, and then that feedback would be collated and then brought back with the policy at the next meeting,” Council CEO Derek Madden responded.
Councillors Dudzik, Edwards, Ally Munari, and Moira Berry voted in favour of the motion, thus it was carried.
A photo competition is also in the works to compile photos for the map, with prizes on offer for those whose photos are published such as hats and a free dinner.
“We met with Karen Bruno and were discussing why we were there. She asked about a tourist map for Blackwood, and the discussion went from there. At this point we are at the mock-up stage, but would like the map published by the end of October if possible,” Ms Spivak said.
Policy is about all flags to fly
Blackwood township at Dusk. Photo MSC
“Without policy it becomes an argument every time. I think this is a good policy, and like all policies, as we learn from this, we will update and amend it in due course,” he said.
Cr Dudzik said the motion was “not to make a change, but to put something out to the community for comment” – Cr Paul Tatchell said he didn’t see anywhere in the recommendation that suggested community consultation would occur.
Council will put a draft ‘Flag Flying Policy’ out for community consultation, after Councillors approved a motion to receive it “for further consideration at the next Ordinary Meeting of Council”.
“It’s a very basic thing, there’s a reason we would fly these flags, they mean a lot to different groups in the community. It’s a small thing to do for a lot of different groups.”CrEdwards argued such a policy was “overdue”.
“To my knowledge there hasn’t ever been a map like this. It’ll be something quite unique for us, and just a fabulous asset to both tourists and businesses. People are surprised how much there is to do here.”
If a flag is approved to be flown under the terms of the draft Flag Flying Policy, it cannot replace the Australian National Flag, but will replace the Victorian State Flag if approved in Ballan, or the Moorabool Shire Pennant if approved in Darley.
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A disgruntled community member said “they are turning neighbour against neighbour and community against community” during the discussions.
Lot 2 – “The Island” 466 acres (188.6ha)
Many believe that the recent change to the route of the transmission lines is “because it’s cheaper, not because they are good people.”
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Community members conveyed a clear discomfort with AusNet’s tactics for drawing their support.
AusNet however have a varying view on the underground option, believing that “overhead construction is the most appropriate for the length of the 190km project because it causes less ground disturbance compared with trenching.”
Moorabool Shire Council conducted an independent report outlining that moving the transmission lines underground is a viable solution with lower impact on environment and affected property owners, a solution that locals resoundingly support.
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expressed concern with the firefighting capabilities around such transmission lines.Heraised the issue of the placement of the lines on a backburning line, which was successfully used to prevent more damage through fires in 1983.
The dulcet tones emanating from the Hall were likened to the persistent humming and crackling of over charged electricity, which was overheard by all the surrounding communities.
On the menu was a selection of burnt offerings – Frizzled Koala, Smoked Wedge Tail strips, Electrifies Growling Grass Frogs, Limited edition Crispy Fried Swift Parrot, all served with a Steaming Fierce Regional Sauce. No potatoes to be seen, due to limited production capacity caused by poorly planned AEMO networking.
A nature lovers paradise, this majestic Pentland Hills property backs onto the Werribee Gorge State Park, ranging from deep ravines, rocky outcrops and escarpments, and creek flats to the peaks of “The Island’ offering wonderful stunning and rugged surrounding views.
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For families, Free Kinder will mean more choice, more flexibility, and more money saved with the Labor Government investing $270 million to provide Free Kinder in 2023 to approximately 140,000 eligible children.
The whereabouts of the two unlucky, specially selected diners, are still unknown, but there have been numerous unconfirmed sightings at a box factory, with texta’s in hand, helping AusNet officials to tick more boxes.”
Rugged beauty at it’s best with the lower valleys either side being with seasonal Werribee and Myrniong creeks running through, to the higher reaches of the Island Mountain itself with unique stunning views. Contingent upon purchase at least one of the others for access.
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Dozens of Moorabool residents, despite the bleak weather, made their way to the Myrniong Fire Station for a BBQ, right next to the Myrniong Hall where AusNet were hosting their information session on Monday 29 August.
The protest was simply an opportunity to convey the discontent with AusNet’s plans to build 190km of above ground transmission line from Sydenham to Bulgana, with over 60km cutting through the Moorabool Shire.
“Ballarat was well attended and Melton was booked out,” according to AusNet’s media representative Lisa Gilbert.Locals discussed their frustrations with each other, as well as how to progress with their protests.
then returned to their homes to ensure no unwelcome intruders had illegally breached property perimeters, where access has been, and continues to be, denied, for well over two-years.
AusNet’s latest community information dinner may not have had the desired effect, with locals hosting their own protest dinner next door.
“We know families are struggling with the cost of living and free kinder will help make sure no child misses out on the vital years of early education,” Minister Stitt said.
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No Andrews Lily’s were present at the table, with some suggesting the florets may come delicately rapped in notes and ribbons closer to October.
Security was tight, with half a dozen taser ready, local constabulary on hand, to ensure the dining experience was not interrupted by any stray livestock.
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The line is located between Darley and Myrniong, along Longpoint Road, and could severely hinder the CFA’s ability to access this danger area.
Residents along the proposed transmission line route believe there has been a severe “lack of consultation” with property owners and feel they have not had a say from the beginning.
The Myrniong session was one of the less popular community discussion dinners, attracting only four participants, but AusNet said there was more success in the Ballarat and Melton sessions.
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AusNet also expressed a financial concern saying, “given the size of the project… it would cost significantly more to put the transmission line underground – a cost that would ultimately be paid for by the electricity consumers in their power bills.”
The message is clear from Nathan Lidgett’s property at Myrniong. Photo – Nathan Lidgett
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“Two unlucky, background checked, and AusNet selected, individuals have enjoyed a five-course candlelit dinner at the Myrniong Town Hall, pampered by 12 white gloved AusNet wait staff.
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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.
“What I would ask CVA is, why sell the property? And why no consultation? I don’t get it, it’s quite disappointing.”
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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.
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“It may be that that can be achieved with the sale of the property. But there’s an ethical and moral obligation of CVA to divulge what’s going to happen to the proceeds of the sale, and what the future of The Island is. CVA is a not-for-profit that has done fantastic work, but there has to be some transparency and protection to keep faith with the community, who have invested heavily, financially and emotionally, in The Island.”
Bob Reid is the Historian and former Coordinator at FOWGLFM, and said the decision to put the property on the market was “very disappointing”.
I have learned that ‘The Island’, in the Pentland Hills which is currently owned by Conservation Volunteers Australia is now for sale.
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)
“Our operating model has evolved, and we now focus on initiatives that help us to achieve engagement at scale, with a long-term goal of building a community of 1 million people taking action for nature. The management of land is no longer central to that model. Therefore, we are taking steps to find new, safe hands for various property holdings including
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Volunteers from Landcare and Friends groups say they have been “stunned” by a Pentland Hills property they’ve worked on for years going up for sale recently.
The Island. We are specifically inviting expressions of interest from new owners that have a keen appreciation of the natural values of The Island, and are able to meet all the covenant obligations into the future.”
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But after The Island was put up for sale in late August this year, some volunteers expressed shock at not being part of discussions before the decision was made.
“Our commitment to help connect people to nature in the region remains undiminished and we will continue to look for the best opportunities to do that. This has been both a challenging and rewarding project and we are delighted that the condition of The Island has significantly improved under our management. The values of The Island are now protected under covenant forever,” he said.
In 2007, CVA, Parks Victoria, and the Friends of Werribee Gorge and Long Forest Mallee (FOWGLFM) collaborated on a track from the Quarry Car Park to a viewing point on the W James Whyte Island Reserve.
Plantings by volunteers on and around The Island. Photo – Emma Muir
Grow West plantings took place in 2008, 2009, and 2013, with an estimated 200 volunteers attending to plant over 6,000 native plants.
When asked about the reason for the sale, CVA’s CEO Phil Harrison firstly acknowledged the work to successfully rehabilitate The Island was coordinated over many years by scores of CVA staff and, most importantly, fuelled by the efforts of countless volunteers, and went on to say the group’s operating model had changed, but CVA would make sure any potential buyer had an interest in conservation on the property.
“It’s government money, everybody that pays taxes has got equity in that property, it’s not just the volunteers. It’s not about ownership, it’s about stewardship. That property was gifted to CVA, and when you are gifted with something, it comes with a responsibility and an obligation," Mr Cutler said.
Former Moorabool Mayor and Chair of Grow West, John Cutler, said the potential sale was concerning not just for the volunteers, but for “every taxpayer in Victoria”, as the property has received thousands of dollars in State and Federal grants for revegetation works.
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.
Also known as ‘The Island’ by locals, the property at Palmers Lane and Myers Road is owned by Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA), and was donated by William James Whyte in 2006.
Mr Harrison said CVA had “written to key local stakeholders to inform them of our decision”.
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.
“I was stunned, absolutely stunned. I suppose disbelief would cover my feelings. The Island is an integral part of the conservation landscape for Werribee Gorge State Park, both in terms of its importance as a conservation area and bridge across the landscape, and also visually it’s very important. It’s quite a striking feature, it’s quite prominent,” Mr Reid told the Moorabool News.
A probationary driver who was caught driving while suspended, without displaying P plates on his car, and without an interlock fitted, has been warned to get his affairs in order before coming back to court next year.
Within the report, it stated that “237 community surveys and 10 user group meetings” which have already been conducted, called for several improvements.
Council has unanimously approved a motion to put new plans for Mason’s Lane Reserve out for public exhibition, with both short-term and long-term improvements outlined.
The Draft Mason’s Lane Reserve Master Plan came before Council at the 7 September Ordinary Meeting, with Council officers recommending it be put out for public exhibition for a four-week period.
By Lachlan Ellis
Jaydyn Matthews appeared at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday 2 September, entering a guilty plea to the charges and promising to have an interlock fitted before the end of the year.
Local bowling clubs and Moorabool Shire Council have embarked on an ambitious campaign to get a new ‘Bacchus Marsh Community and Bowls Hub’ delivered, and are calling on the community to back the project.
Bowls is the fourth most popular sport in Victoria for those aged 65 and over, but in recent years has begun to attract younger players too.
“It’s going to have state of the art facilities, it’s going to be great for the community. They can have a meal, they can watch bowls … and it’ll create that community spirit, not
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To read more about the Bacchus Marsh Community and Bowls Hub and other projects Council are advocating for funding for, visit www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/advocacy.
“Police conducted a visual inspection of the vehicle and found that it didn’t have an interlock installed, and no P plates displayed on the front and the back. The reason they were off was because he was meant to sell the car and forgot to put them on. He was asked about his interlock condition, he was aware that one was on his licence. When asked if he had one, he said no…when asked why not, he said I was meant to get it in the other day.”
The public exhibition of the Draft Mason’s Lane Reserve Master Plan will form the final part of Stage 4 of the Master Plan’s development, and following the four-week public exhibition, a Final Master Plan and cost estimates will be developed, seeking the approval of the Project Control Group and Council.
Mr Kay said the hub’s new facilities would be an asset to the Moorabool community.
However, Bowling Club President Peter Kay said the limits of the current bowls facilities made it hard to attract younger members to the club.
By Lachlan Ellis
“Your licence is going to remain suspended until you get a vehicle fitted with an interlock on it. This is just going to be hanging around for you as a problem until you get your act together to do it,” Magistrate Radford said.
Of those surveyed, they said they feel the Reserve is “achieving its purpose well or very well”, while 32 per cent “feel okay about how well the Reserve is achieving its purpose”. Fifteen per cent reported feeling that the Reserve “is not achieving its purpose, performing poorly or very poorly”.
“Whereas if we had the new facilities with the dome, it’d mean we could play all year round, together with the bistro, where people can enjoy meals, we can have functions, et cetera.”
With 52 per cent of survey respondents saying they walk their dog at Mason’s Lane, unsurprisingly the top request for the Reserve was a dedicated off-leash area. Also highly requested were better shade, shelter and seating, public toilets, and more park lighting and car parking.
Long-term, the Draft Master Plan suggests a new centralised community sporting pavilion, extension of the dog off leash area, car parking improvements, a connected one-kilometre walking/running loop, and further tree planting and landscaping.
The Master Plan will be on Council’s Have Your Say website for comments. haveyoursay.moorabool.vic.gov.au
Police Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Clare Kane told the court Mr Matthews was intercepted in Bacchus Marsh just 10 days after his licence was suspended.
Mr Matthews said his car was currently “blown up”, and he
just in the Bowling Club, but between all the sports clubs,” he said.
A concept drawing of the bowls hub. Photo – MSC
Under the current plans, the Hub will provide three new bowling greens (including two all-weather greens), a bistro, a commercial kitchen and bar, community function and meetings rooms, and outdoor decking and dining.
My concern is that you might be tempted to get in a mate’s car or something and drive it around, but you need to be driving with an interlock. You are a future risk of committing further offences of a similar nature. If you said to me, ‘Your Honour, I reckon I can get one fitted to my car in three months’ time’, I would take that into account.”
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“I could do that Your Honour,” Mr Matthews replied. Mr Matthews will come back before the court again on 3 February 2023.
had to take it out of the car himself “because I couldn’t get it to the Whenplace”.asked when he would get an interlock properly installed so he could get his licence back, Mr Matthews said he “didn’t know”.
“At 8.30 pm on Saturday the 12th of February 2022, the accused was seen by police driving a red Mazda along Halletts Way in Bacchus Marsh. He was directed to the alcohol preliminary breath testing site where he was intercepted by police. He produced his driver’s licence, it displayed an interlock condition and a zero alcohol condition. A check on his driver’s licence showed it was suspended due to an alcohol interlock suspension, which was applied on the 2nd of February 2022,” LSC Kane said.
Council and the merging Bacchus Marsh and Avenue Bowling Clubs have already contributed to the $14 million investment for the Hub, and are seeking a commitment of $3.5 million from State or Federal Government to bring the promising plans to fruition.
Magistrate Hugh Radford expressed his concerns that Mr Matthews may drive without an interlock again, but adjourned the case until February, urging Mr Matthews to have an interlock fitted to his vehicle before then.
Warning for suspended P plater
To address the needs of the community, the Draft Master Plan proposed in its short-term plan that improved athletics facilities, a community activity space, dog off leash area, new entrances and connections, and new trees and landscaping be established.
“It’s hard to attract players, because what have you got to offer? You’ve got the Bowling Club at the moment, and nothing else. There’s nothing to attract young families, because why would they come?” Mr Kay said.
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Moorabool Shire Council’s requests are more specific, with their ‘top five priority projects’ listed –
• $3 million for an upgrade to Griffith Street, Bacchus Marsh, including expansion to four lanes.
• $3.5 million for the Bacchus Marsh Community & Bowls Hub,
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Rural Councils Victoria (RCV), which represents 37 member councils, released its ‘State Election Platform’, last week with Moorabool Shire Council following suit, listing their set of priority projects.
• $500,000 for a new oval at the Bungaree Recreation Reserve,
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• $7.5 million for the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve Community Hub,
• $6 million for sewering of the townships of Wallace and Bungaree, and
RCV has called for millions in funding for projects relating to road maintenance, services, housing, emergency management, and rural tourism, including $200 million over four years to reinstate the Fixing Country Roads Program, and $50 million a year for a ‘Community Services Fund’ for rural councils, similar to the Growing Suburbs Fund allocated to periurban and growth councils.
Funding by the Federal Government through the Safer Communities Fund, the initiative will focus on the 28 per cent of 12–24-year-old Victorians living in regional areas, in key areas including Ballarat.
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RCV Chair Cr Mary-Ann Brown said rural Victoria was “the engine room of the state’s economy”, and needed greater investment from the State Government.
“The community and bowls hub is a key project, which will be developed alongside the new sports stadium and proposed new indoor pool in Taverner Street. It will bring people of all ages together in a multi-purpose space where they can meet, dine, and play.”
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Over the next two years, Crime Stoppers Victoria will offer people aged between 12 and 24 the chance to connect with the community through skateboarding sessions, with each participant also offered the opportunity to meet with local youth employment services.
Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au The Moorabool News – 13 September, 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
A full list of projects Council is advocating for can be viewed at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/ advocacy.
“Not participating in compulsory education or employment can put young people at risk. We want to break the cycle so that young Victorians don’t slip through the cracks,” Crime Stoppers Victoria Chief Executive Stella Smith said.
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“It is extremely important to re-engage and connect with young people in both regional and metro areas. We want to do this in a positive way, to teach them new skills and provide employment pathways. We are also using this opportunity to let often vulnerable, young people know how they can share crime information anonymously with Crime Stoppers.”
To register your interest in free skateboarding lessons in 2023, visit com.au/free-skateboarding-lessons/.www.crimestoppersvic.
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In this spirit, the Victorian Skateboarding Association are very grateful that Crime Stoppers Victoria is partnering with us for this inclusive community initiative,” he said.
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 5 October 2022, at 6.00pm The mee�ng will be open to the public and live-streamed on our website:moorabool.vic.gov.au/mee�ngsCouncilMee�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 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
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“Rural Victorians and rural communities provide the majority of the agricultural and food produce that feeds Australia and brings in billions in much needed export dollars,” Cr Brown said.
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“Ongoing support for the work of RCV is also necessary so that we can continue to provide the targeted, trusted and well-informed research to inform State and Federal government policies.”
Crime Stoppers Victoria, in partnership with the Victorian Skateboarding Association, is launching a new initiative to offer young people education and employment, while connecting them through skateboarding.
The ABS data for 2021 shows the 11 per cent of 15–24-year-olds are not in education, employment, or training.
All details available from the website: moorabool.vic.gov.au/careers
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Victorian Skateboarding Association Specialist Richard Flude said the sport had a way of connecting people, and thanked
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With the state election rapidly approaching, council organisations and councils themselves –including Moorabool Shire Council – are beginning to publish their ‘shopping lists’.
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Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan called on current and state politicians in the region to back the priority projects.
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“All of these priority projects are shovel-ready and have been identified following close consultation with Councillors and our community. Several of these projects complement other projects and have an overall benefit to the community,” Cr Sullivan said.
“Skateboarding has always provided a wonderful community, where people from all walks of life can find a common purpose.
The Bacchus Marsh Scout Group need leaders to run their programs. Photo - supplied
By Carol Saffer
Mr Hodges said, “being a Scout Leader is one of the most rewarding roles you can undertake.”
Nineteen-year-old Solomon Miesen was named as one of ten boundary umpires from the West Talent Zone to take part in the V/Line Cup, Victoria’s premier Under 15s country football championship.
“Previous experience is not required; the prime attributes are enthusiasm for developing young people and a willingness to contribute some time,” heManysaid.of the adult Leaders are parents of members, but Mr Hodges believes the role would suit and be enjoyed by recently retired people.
A leader role would also suit Bacchus Marsh residents who work from home.
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“I want to run on the MCG and all the big grounds across the country. Hopefully next year, with the V/Line Cup and being part of the accelerator squad, I’ll have a good chance to show off and make it onto the VFL list, and then the AFL list from there,” he said.
The shortage has resulted in having to cancel some of the nightly programs.
Mr Hodges said, “where else can you take part in abseiling, rock climbing, scuba diving, and countless other adventurous activities with wonderful company and low costs?”
By Lachlan Ellis
“Not forgetting the leadership training provided is valuable in the workplace and personal development,” he said.
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An aspiring young umpire from Bacchus Marsh has earned the opportunity to showcase his skill at a state football tournament, a great achievement in his four-year career.
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The V/Line Cup will take place between Monday 19 September and Tuesday 20 September in Shepparton, with 14 Boys teams (Division 1 and 2) and 7 Girls teams (Division 1 only) to take part.
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Mr Miesen said he was excited to showcase his talent, and hopes to follow in the footsteps of his father Paul, who was a VFL/AFL boundary umpire in the late 80s and early 90s and remains heavily involved with local umpiring.
“I was pretty excited to hear I’d be umpiring, I was meant to do it last year but the Cup got cancelled so that was sad. But I’m excited to showcase myself to all the observers,” Mr Miesen told the Moorabool News.
“We will partner new volunteers with experienced leaders while they learn the ropes.”
“We plan to identify multiple people into these roles, which will help keep time commitments manageable.”
There are endless opportunities for adults over 18 to step into Leader roles. Scouting Leaders have incredible travel opportunities, interstate and overseas.
When he’s older, Mr Miesen dreams of stepping out onto the hallowed turf of the MCG as an AFL umpire.
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“Scouts and Joeys are now girls and boys, so women and men are encouraged to consider a leadership role,” he said.
Solomon with his father Paul Miesen. Photo - supplied
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The number of leaders is down due to COVID lockdowns.
Enthusiasm is the primary qualification
“I started umpiring in 2018 when one of my mates Oliver asked me to do it with him. As soon as I told Dad he got right behind it. It’s fun running around the boundary and just watching the game, especially when it’s a close game.”
For more information, contact the Bacchus Marsh Group Leader Damien Hodges on 0409 863 499 or bacchusmarshscouts@gmail.comemail
Damien Hodges urgently needs additional leaders to continue delivering development programs for the group’s Joeys and Scouts.
Being able to step away at the end of the working day to spend a couple of hours working with five to eightyear-old Joeys or Scouts in the age group of 11 to 15 years offers a sense of personal satisfaction, achievement and a change of scenery.
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A man has been fined in court for firing a toy gun in the Wombat State Forest, after police were called in regard to “campers shooting firearms”.
“They are a weapon within the meaning of the legislation, and it does carry a significant penalty. I do accept that you didn’t know about it, you were running around having fun with your mates, that’s effectively what happened. But it’s not the best idea to be running around in a forest with replicas that look like actual firearms,” Magistrate Radford said.
Mr Muratori was also ordered to make a contribution to the court fund of $300 by 1 December 2022.
“We encouraged the artists to tell everyone a little story about their teapots, and what inspired them. The library is a wonderful place for exhibitions like this, and the library staff have been fantastic in helping us organise the teapot exhibition,” Ms Durham said.
By Lachlan Ellis
“I accept that you’ve acknowledged the wrongdoing, and you’re going to be given an opportunity for this to not affect your criminal record. You’re going to get a diversion, but you only get that once. I’m going to ask that you’re on good behaviour for a period of six months, to the 3rd of March next year.”
LSC Kane said the accused was cooperative and made full admissions to owning the gel blasters, but “didn’t know they were illegal here because they’re legal in Queensland”.
Gallery opened its ‘Not Just a Teapot’ exhibition at the Lerderderg Library with a High Tea on Friday 2 September, inviting entries from three categories: made teapots, decorated teapots, and made tea cosies.
Artists who submitted the most creative designs in each category took home a potted plant, with Ian McColl’s beautiful painted teapot winning the best made teapot, Leonie Scott’s ‘Leaning Tower of Teapots’ winning the best decorated teapot, and Ann Goetz taking out the best tea cosy with her ‘Tea Pee’. Ms Scott said it was exciting to win the best decorated teapot category, especially given the amount of time she put in.
Illegal possession of ‘harmless’ guns
“It was good fun. It’s been absolutely wonderful, it’s great to see all the amazing things people have created.”
BMAC Gallery President Alison Durham said the competition encouraged artists to infuse character into their teapots and tea cosies, and “tell a story” to viewers of the exhibition.
By Lachlan Ellis
The ‘Not Just a Teapot’ exhibition will be open for viewing at the Lerderderg Library until the end of September, so if it sounds like your cup of tea, head on over and have a look.
“The parties initially told police there were no guns at their site. Police advised the parties their campsite and vehicle were going to be searched due to the nature of the complaint. One of the males, the accused in this matter, told the police he had a gel blaster, and proceeded to his car and removed a handgun-style gel blaster.
Magistrate Hugh Radford acknowledged that Mr Muratori had no malicious intentions with the gel blasters, but said he had to impose a penalty for illegally possessing them.
Three artists have taken top honours at a local art competition, with their beautiful works, and the works of over 60 other artists, now on exhibition.BacchusMarsh Arts Community (BMAC)
“It’s inspired by the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but with teapots. It’s very exciting to win, it probably took me well over 100 hours to make the Leaning Tower of Teapots. I made ten different teapots, which had to be glued, and then I had to wait for that to cure before I could start mosaicking,” she told the Moorabool News.
Police Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Clare Kane told the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday 2 September, that Brandan Muratori was playing with gel blasters with friends, which shoot harmless gel balls but resemble real firearms, and are illegal in Victoria.
“Saturday the 22nd of May 2021, police received an anonymous call stating there were a group of other campers in the Wombat State Forest shooting firearms near the campsite near Caroll’s Track in Blakeville. At 4.56 pm, police arrived at the campsite and approached the campers, and told them police had been called due to them firing guns,” LSC Kane said.
Leonie Scott with her winning 'Leaning Tower of Teapots'. Photo – Lachlan Ellis
“Just to be clear, the maximum penalties imposed by Parliament for this charge is a two-year term of imprisonment, and $43,680 in fines. So, for $300, and to be of good behaviour for six months in the context of that, you don’t want to be breaching the undertaking, do you?” Magistrate Radford warned.
“Police advised the parties the call involved more than one firearm. The accused then produced a second gel blaster in the shape of a longarm.”
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Many people living with dementia can continue to live well after their diagnosis, but often feel isolated because of the stigma and discrimination associated with dementia. That’s why the theme for Dementia Action Week 2022, 19 – 25 September, is ‘A little support makes a big difference’.
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– the article actually stated “Moorabool’s not really known as a dairy farming region”.
This year, we encourage communities to come together and learn more about how they can support people living with dementia. By everyone having a better understanding of dementia and seeing that a purposeful life can continue after diagnosis, we will eliminate discrimination and its impacts.
On our family farm, cows had been milked over 100 years. Cream had been sent but was changed over to bulk milk supply during the early 1970s.
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This is VicPol’s very good boy - Police Dog, Nugget. Whilst not in Moorabool Shire, it is a good community service announcement that he was recently out on patrol with Transit Police, Protective Service Officers and the Public Order Response Team.
Of the 65 people checked, 20 arrests were made, with Nugget sniffing out multiple prohibited items.
The number of Australians living with dementia is close to half a million – a number that is set to double in the next 25 years. There are also an estimated 1.6 million people involved in their care.
I am somewhat appalled at the actions of Moorabool Shire Council. They appear to be turning every green pasture in Bacchus Marsh and Darley into housing Lots, ready to build on. Has the Council even considered how heavily populated the once beautiful town will be? The congestion on the roads? The roads today are already congested, and I believe parking will also become a problem. It is my opinion the town is becoming messy and over-populated with no infrastructure to match. Council should be ashamed, as I believe they are destroying this town.
Eight people wanted on warrant were located and 11 infringement notices were given.
During 1969 I came to live on a farm in Colbrook, along the Blakeville Road. There were six farms then that sent milk or cream to the Wallace Butter Factory. Throughout the Myrniong area there were several dairy farms also.
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Once Wallace Butter Factory closed, our milk went to the Warrnambool Cheese & Butter factory. We stopped sending during 2005 and were the last in the area of Colbrook. Gail
The Specialist Detection Dog and his two-legged colleagues conducted more than 60 checks at St Albans Railway Station. The operation was aimed at locating and arresting commuters possessing weapons or drugs.
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You are in the spotlight, thanks to a recent accomplishment. Family support for your ideas grows. Motives of an acquaintance may be deceptive. Cultural events are highlighted.
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(6) 15.Reveal (6) 17.Tent (6) 19.Joint 25.Demanding24.Support23.Level22.Liberal(5)(8)(4)(4) (8) DOWN 2.Climb 3.Cradle-Song(5) (7) 4.Row (4) 5.Blew up (8) 6.Yell 7.Sword(5) 12.Musical(7)instrument (8) 14.Apparel (7) 16.Omen 21.Continent20.Gloss18.Tearful(7)(5)(5) (4) NO. 9264 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.
You are an adventurer, a student of life and a late bloomer. New interests keep you young and the months ahead accents change and travel. Although generally dependable, you tend to procrastinate. Give more attention to detail and
SOLUTIONS-CROSSWORDNO.9264
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
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. NO. 9263
DOWN
NUMBER GAME
Salesmanship is your current strength. Use this week to sell ideas as well as products. The chance of earning spare cash may come your way. A romantic slowdown will only be temporary.
Listen to all suggestions before making a domestic decision. An announcement of a celebration may arrive by the end of the week. Publishing and advertising ventures are favoured.
Across-1,Followed.6,Mace(anag.).8,Wing.9,Dingdong.10,R-eb-ut.11,Less-on.13,Stella(anag.).15,
ARIES—March 21-April 20
QUICK PUZZLE
This is a great week for building a new relationship, for travel and for property transactions. In all areas, the key is to have realistic expectations. New pressures may greet you at the work place.
QUICKSOLUTIONS
Stars & Puzzles
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
Your social life may sag, but professionally you are making significant strides. Reward may come your way by the end of the week. Friends respond positively to your advice.
LEO—July 23-August 22
Down-2,Olive.3,Leg-pull.4,Wide.5,Dang-ling.6, Midas.7,Con-sole.12,Hand-cuff14,Terrier.16,Menti-on.18,Pumps.20,Plain.21,Seam.
This is the week for home improvements or shopping for new clothes. A friend’s encouragement can help you complete one major project and then launch a new one.
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
PISCES—February 20-March 20
19,
CANCER—June 22-July 22
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
This week finds you developing plans for an upcoming celebration. News of a partnership may catch you by surprise. An old skill of yours can prove unexpectedly useful.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
SUDOKU
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Salesmanship is your current strength. Use this week to sell ideas as well as products. The chance of earning spare cash may come your way. A romantic slowdown will only be temporary.
Your ability to see another person’s point of view wins you an important ally this week. Romantic differences can be mended. The key ingredient this week is a sense of humour.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
PISCES—February 20-March 20
a leadership role will be yours soon. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Down-2,Mount.3,Lullaby.4,Tier.5,Exploded.6,
A new partnership may be launched this week. Real estate and travel are generally favourable, provided you expect the unexpected. A romantic misunderstanding keeps you resourceful.
CRYPTICSOLUTIONS
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
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down(4).
Older people offer some bright, innovative ideas related to your professional and home life. Romance takes on an aura of glamour. Avoid overextending yourself in the fitness department.
Listen to all suggestions before making a domestic decision. An announcement of a celebration may arrive by the end of the week. Publishing and advertising ventures are favoured.
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
This is a great week for building a new relationship, for travel and for property transactions. In all areas, the key is to have realistic expectations. New pressures may greet you at the work place.
Nostalgia is this week’s theme as you meet old friends or browse through picture albums. At work however, an up to the minute approach is critical and wins admiration.
A new partnership may be launched this week. Real estate and travel are generally favourable, provided you expect the unexpected. A romantic misunderstanding keeps you resourceful.
Shout.7,Cutlass.12,Trombone.14,Raiment.16, Portent.18,Weepy.20,Sheen.21,Asia.
ANSWER BELOW
LEO—July 23-August 22
Steam.11,Outlaw.13,Prayer.15,Expose.17,Wigwam. Wrist.22,Generous.23,Even.24,Stay.25,Exacting.
Number.17,Groped.19,Snips(rev.).22,Tit-mouse.
Watch a tendency to be overly cautious and overly subtle. This is a good time for tooting your own horn and selling your ideas. Originality is also to be encouraged.
ACROSS 1.Dish 6.Religious(8) group (4) 8.Tug 13.Supplication11.Bandit10.Vapour9.Deeds(4)(8)(5)(6) 15, Reel. 17, Desert. 18, Brogue. 20, Ivory. 21, Orate. 23, Rime.
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
can be mended. The key ingredient this week is a sense of humour.
GEMINI—May 23-June 21
CRYPTICACROSSPUZZLE
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
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The game was remarkably tight in the first half, neither side leading by more than two points. A gorgeous driving layup by Will Rogers saw Ballan lead 16-15 at half time, though you felt Ballan had another gear in them.
With their leading scorer sidelined, Ballan would have to win this one with defense. To the boy’s credit they amped it up at that end of the floor.
Lucas Cardona opened the scoring on a put back before Jye Hammill hit a lovely step back jumper for Excies.
Slowly, Excies started to wrest control of the game as their own defensive pressure increased. Ballan scored from a long Cardona jump shot but were otherwise anaemic. With five minutes remaining Excies led 23-20, but in a game dominated by defense the margin felt larger.
Brumbies needed a shot in the arm and got it through James Pace. The lefty was ice cold through 35 minutes, but started to find his rhythm at the free throw line, hitting three of four on consecutive possessions to keep Ballan in touch.
By Michael Howard (HRV)
Under 12 Boys Ballan C 21 lost Wildcats Gold 28
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When Phoenix did get inside, Ballan’s big men stayed patient and didn’t bite on fakes. With their usual physical style not working, Phoenix was becoming visibly frustrated.
Under 16: Back (L-R) Jason Handrek (coach), Rhys Mitchell, James Pace, Johl Porter, James Prosser. Front (LR) Laz Agius, Xavier Winter, Joe Seketa.
Porter and Prosser hit layups late in the half to give Ballan a 14-4 lead at the break, Phoenix’s league best offense brought to a standstill.
Cooper Ryan scored for Excies to put them back in front with under a minute remaining. After a Pace miss, Ballan needed a stop and got it through Jack Clark, who’s defense all day was exemplary. Clark stole the ball and fed Pace who bullocked his way to the basket to tie the match. Then Cruz Miller made the play of the game, stealing the ball from Hopkinson in the back court and, under immense pressure, found Pace with a wraparound pass. Pace scored a spinning layup to give Ballan the lead with under 15 seconds remaining.
Ballan Brumbies Basketball
11 lost Guild 13
In the other grand finals, the Under 16 Girls lost their contest 22-23, narrowly missing out on a fairy tale championship. The Under 12 Girls were outclassed 15-31 and an undermanned Under 12 Boys lost 21-28.
who scorched home in a race best 27.1-second final quarter, with congestion initially delaying his attack as third-placed Bulletproof Boy and fourth-placed Willie Go West also hunted the line.
Clark again came to the fore, deflecting a pass that Pace picked off. Immediately fouled with just over a second on the clock, Pace missed both free throws, committing a violation on the second. Excies had one chance to tie the game. Their Hail Mary long ball was almost tipped home by Jack Nunn, but the miss ultimately handed Ballan a most dramatic comeback victory, 27-25.
Guild came out swinging and were able to out three runs across the plate. With the game on the line Bacchus Marsh were able to get runners on base but a double play put the game out of reach for the Tigers and Guild walked away 1311AdrianwinnersTerry, Shannon Hornstra, and James Bailey were all solid on the hill backed up by some good fielding by Chloe Warwick, Shannon Hornstra, and Chris Dugan.
Results – Grand Final
Ballan’s vaunted 3-2 zone defense baffled Phoenix who simply had no idea what to do with their usual direct attacks blunted. When they did try to attack the sides of the defense, Laz Agius and Rhys Mitchell, with some help from Prosser, controlled their wings well.
Ballan 15 lost Saints Mercury 31
Of the beaten favourites, Honolua Bay faded to fifth from the breeze and finished 16 metres off the pace, breaking his eightrace unbeaten streak since joining trainer Emma Stewart.
Trainer-driver Michael Stanley outlined a plan to attack the October 8 Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup before a tilt at the November 8 New Zealand Cup with his four-year-old, who mowed down two of the biggest names in Australasian pacing to claim a first Group 1.
The VHRC Caduceus Classic didn’t disappoint with frantic first and third quarters over the sprint distance at Tabcorp Park Melton, a tempo that saw the race favourites overrun and Rock N Roll Doo the most menacing of all chasers.
“I always knew when he got into a race like this, that is just a genuine tempo the whole way, he’s fast enough to follow that strong tempo and still finish off,” Stanley said.
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Under 16 Boys Ballan E 29 def Phoenix Kings 15
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A late Prosser three point play saw the final margin stretch to 14 as Ballan secured the championship with a 29-15 win.
With the pro-Phoenix crowd quietened, the favorites needed a lift. They got it through Jordan Krammer and Geddes, who scored a quick eight points between them as Phoenix closed the margin to four points with 12 minutes remaining. Ballan’s offense started to bog down as offensive catalyst Winter went cold.
Brumbies started the half well, Tranter and Batiste both scoring inside, though Ballan found themselves in a bind just four minutes into the half when Batiste picked up his final two fouls in quick succession, disqualifying him from the remainder of the final.
Enter Prosser and Porter, who both scored key baskets to get the Brumbies back on track. Porter asserted his dominance on the offensive glass; his put backs and Prosser’s slashing drives restored Ballan’s advantage. Their defensive intensity again picked up as the Brumbies sensed they again had control of proceedings.
Under 14 Boys Ballan B 27 def Excies Acmy 25
Grand Final weekend in the Ballarat Basketball Association saw five Ballan Brumbies Junior teams take to the court, with two senior sides to play their grand finals mid-week.
Over the next few innings Guild were able to chip away and heading into the last innings, the scores were tied 10 apiece.
Ballan Brumbies have spots available for junior boys and girls as well as senior places available.
Honolua Bay soon advanced to the breeze and there was little respite through a 29.6 second quarter and 27.1 third quarter, during which Rock N Roll Doo made his move.
in the key. As a team though, Brumbies were ultimately struggling on offense with the usually reliable James Pace and Angus Tranter missing bunnies inside.
Under 16 Girls Ballan C 22 lost Phoenix Rubys 23
Under 14 Back (L-R) Angus Tranter, James Pace, Barney Batiste, Jack Clark, Lucas Cardona. Front (L-R) Cruze Miller, Jye Mullane (coach), Will Rogers. (Absent: Fletcher Garner). Photos – Ballan Brumbies Basketball
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UnderRESULTS12Girls
By the final turn he had the lead pair’s number and while a group of dynamic sit-sprinters gave chase none threatened to steal his crown.
“The tempo didn’t back off when I thought it would and he had to do it pretty tough, but I still thought he went super,” his reinsman Mark Pitt told TrotsVision.
The over eager officials saw both teams battling foul trouble, Batiste and Pace on three fouls for Ballan, likewise Ned Williamson and Henry Hopkinson for Excies - those four the offensive drivers for their respective teams.
With a sweeping blitz to the line Rock N Roll Doo rewarded the long-held faith of his connections and not only captured a Group 1, but built on a want to chase even greater riches.
The heavily favored Brumbies, preferring an open game, were struggling to cope with the stunted pace of a game punctuated by an astonishing number of referees whistles.
Final Score Marsh
“Gee I couldn’t hold him slow enough tonight, he was on,” Stanley said of the winner, who settled three back in the running line while Copy That set down a 26.7-second first quarter to lead from Tango Tara.
Brumbies were getting baskets through league leading scorer Barney Batiste, who was simply too strong for Excies
Rock N Roll Doo. Photo Stuart McCormick
After a tight first inning Bacchus Marsh hit away in the second inning to an 8-1 lead with all players being involved with the bat.
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“In saying that I was three-wide without cover from the 700, it’s not as if I came off a cold sit at the top of the straight either. He’s very strong, but he does have a good turn of foot.”
Ballan got on the board through a Winter scoop and a James Prosser reverse layup before Winter hit a pair of tough layups to give Ballan an early 8-2 lead.
The Under 14 Boys B played last Saturday and looked to become Brumbies first ever back-to-back champs, taking on Excies Acmy, who were on a fairy tale run.
Bacchus
Last Friday night the Under 16 Boys E took on top of the table Phoenix Kings, the favoured Kings only loss coming against Ballan on a Xavier Winter buzzer beater mid-season. Phoenix looked to implement their physical style early, Clayton Geddes getting to the foul line in his typical battering ram style. Instantly Ballan coach Jason Handrek urged his big men in Johl Porter, Joe Seketa and Winter to stay vertical and let the contact come to them, it proved a wise tactical choice.
Rock N Roll Doo scored by five metres from Max Delight
EAGLES SOAR
“Our B Grade netballers took out the 2022 grand final win, the first senior grade netball win for 22-years. Our last victory was the A Grade side in 2000.
A Grade
Buninyong (60) def Learmonth (42)
“You win junior flags along the way however, the talk is always judged by the senior side, but that is the holy grail I guess.”
Final Score – Gordon 15.18 (108) def Springbank 6.7 (43)
BEST
Springbank - A. Svaljek, A. Grace, C. Parkin, S. Baldwin, T. Maher, A. Wethling.
Springbank still had a day to celebrate, taking Premierships in the Under 18s, against Gordon in extra time and in the Reserves Football, defeating Skipton.
“This match wasn’t a lay down misère, and bother were experienced sides, but we had to play the game on our terms, and we did.”
BEST
BEST
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Gordon v Springbank Senior Grand Final.
Best on court – Jade White (Gordon) C Grade Buninyong (32) def Ballan (24)
Best on court – Isabella Davies (Newlyn)
It was not so much Gordons day; it was their year with only one loss for the 2022 home and away season.
Despite being an Eagles team effort one player was in everything. Mick Nolan roamed the ground up forward, in the back line and on the wing. Despite getting ‘floored’ on at least three occasions, he was named Best on Ground in the grand final.
Mr Clifford said premierships are not just about football teams.
A five-goal burst and nine desperate points in the last by the Eagles, saw them celebrate and break a three-decade drought of silverware.
Central Highlands Netball League
Gordon also celebrated a grand final victory in the B Grade Netball over Learmonth.
Gordon - C. Reynolds, S. Flintoft, D. Pascoe, E. Muir, D. Frantz, R. Humphries.
Best on court – Ellie Shiell (Hepburn)
Gordon President Peter Clifford said he was feeling comfortable at half time although he expected Springbank to come back and have a go.
Adam Toohey closed the match with three goals in the final term and Jordan Clampitt confirmed the win with the final goal for the day.
Springbank President Jason Carey said prior to the match “finals are what we do”, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be the grand final win for the seniors in 2022.
Best on court – Milly McPherson (Buninyong)
13&Under Newlyn (16) def Springbank (11)
Best on court – Annabella Miller (Newlyn)
Both teams only kicked one goal apiece in a low scoring first quarter and then it was one way traffic as the Eagles booted a whopping six goals to one point in the second, creating a 40-point lead at the main break.
B Grade Learmonth (31) lost Gordon (47)
“Gordon was just too good on the day, but the weekend was still a great success for us,” he said.
Springbank - M. Simpson 2, J. Gregory, Z. Greene 1, R. Maher
Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au
“We came home with two football premierships for the club, with the Reserves and Under 18s successful.
Under 18: Springbank 1.0, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3 (41) defeated Gordon 1.2, 2.3, 3.7, 4.9 (33).
Results - Grand Final
Springbank - C. Parkin 4, A. Grace 2, A. Svaljek 1, S. Baldwin, B. Ronan, M. Abraham.
RESERVES: Skipton 1.3, 5.5, 7.9, 8.12 (60) lost Springbank 3.3, 6.3, 7.3, 10.4 (64).
Gordon - A. Toohey 6, E. Crackel 2, B. Sutcliffe 1, R. Clampit, T. Murphy, M. Griffiths, L. Gunnell, M. Nolan, B. Griffiths Springbank - Z. Bozanich 2, S. Staunton, A. Challis 1, S. Donegan.
Best on court – Zoe Ottavi (Buninyong)
Springbank - D. Shelley, H. Twaits, J. Maher, J. Simpson, J. Thompson.
15&Under
Central Highlands Football League
“They did that all season; they’d come back and ended up with some good wins that saw them qualify to play in the grand final.
GOALS
Gordon B Grade Netball Premiers
GOALS
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Gordon - A. Toohey, B. Sutcliffe, E. Crackel, L. Gunnell, M. Nolan, T. Murphy.
The Tigers regrouped in the third quarter, again with the breeze, booting four goals and three points with Gordon still hot on their tail. Although the margin was reduced to 33, seemingly the damage was already done as they went into the final term.
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“As President of the club I am very proud of everyone’s efforts.”
Under 15: Daylesford 2.11 (23) lost Buninyong 7.6 (48).
Springbank won the toss and kicked with the breeze in the first quarter, but that is all they won for the day. The Tigers fought hard for every possession and never gave up. Playing a hard, attacking match with their players showing off their season’s skills that got them to the most important day of the year in football. They just couldn’t pounce on the Eagles who had an answer for everything Springbank threw at them.
17&Under Skipton (26) lost Newlyn (27)
SENIORS: Gordon 1.3, 7.7, 10.9, 15.18 (108) defeated Springbank 1.2, 1.3, 5.6, 6.7 (43).
RESULTS – Grand Finals
Springbank - A. Trainor, S. Duggan, K. Wells, T. Walshe, B. Hanrahan, R. Maher.
Of those six goals, Brendan Sutcliffe was first to strike followed by Ethan Crackel, kicking his second goal for the match. Luke Gunnell marked a 50-metre bomb from Sutcliffe and booted his first through the big sticks. Co-Coach Adam Toohey was in all the play and recorded two goals for the quarter, six for the match. Billy Griffiths was also part of the six, with one goal before the half-time siren sounded.
GOALS
Hepburn (33) def Skipton (29)
Gordon - R. Humphries 2, D. Anderson 1, T. Young.
Saturday 17 September - Mars Stadium
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Ballarat v East Point (12.30pm)
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SENIORS
RESERVES
Ballarat 10.4 (64) def East Point 1.6 (12)
Melton South v East Point (10.15am)
North Ballarat v Darley (9.00am)
A Grade
Reserves Premiers
FOOTBALLSeniors
E Grade
Photos - Tim Saultry
Melton v Sunbury (11.20am)
Results – Preliminary Finals
D Grade
19&Under
NETBALLAGrade
B Grade
Sebastopol (33) lost Darley (37)
Under 19 Preliminary Final
C Grade
Sebastopol (19) lost East Point (26) 19 & Under
Ballarat v East Point (11.15am)
Reserves
Melton v Sebastopol (2.30pm)
Results – Preliminary Finals
Darley (37) defeated Sebastopol (33).
B Grade
E Grade
Sebastopol 9.14 (58) def Ballarat 9.5 (59)
Redan v East Point (1.45pm)
Sebastopol 2.8 (20) lost Sunbury 15.17 (107)
Ballarat (34) def Sebastopol (30)
North Ballarat (36) lost East Point (39)
Under 19
C Grade
Springbank
Redan (31) lost Darley (47)
Ballarat Football League
East Point (42) def Lake Wendouree (35)
Under 19
North Ballarat v Ballarat (9.20am)
D Grade
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Ballarat Football Netball League
Springbank Under 18 Premiers
Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au
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The Darley Devils, along with many other clubs have had a tough time of it over the pandemic years and for us, this culminated with a winless 2021 season for our Senior Men’s football side. Season 2022 however showed a wonderful and welcome turnaround in our sporting fortunes as well as the start of the building development of our new home at Darley Park.
What a magnificent day it was for our Darley Devil netballers on Saturday! Both our U19’s and A grades won their preliminary final matches and will play in a grand final next Saturday at Mars Stadium. It’s extremely exciting for both grades at the club in general. This is the first year that the U19’s have ever made finals and the very first year our A grade side has ever made it to a Ballarat Netball League grand final. Both teams will face North Ballarat in what will be an exciting day. Support the girls and get to the games.
Darley Devils are in a sound financial position thanks to the huge support of our Sponsors and Members. This is despite the severe revenue impost from the lack of facilities this season.
On the netball courts we have featured in the finals in A Grade, B Grade, C Grade and the 19&Unders. We have our U19’s and A grade playing grand finals next weekend and I wish them lots of luck.
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On the footy field, we had both our Under 19’s and Senior sides in the finals. Our AFLW Women’s team had a stellar season being grand finalists in only their 4th season.
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Whilst our players, members, sponsors and supporters battled through the season in temporary rooms, and portable toilets, canteen and other facilities, the true Devils’ spirit shone through. Our army of volunteers again proved their immense worth to the club to run one of our more consistent and successful seasons.
WEEKLYUPDATE FROM THE DEVIL DEN
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2022
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As President of one of the premium community and sporting organisations in Moorabool Shire and beyond, I am proud and pleased to talk about our recent past and our positive future.
2023 shows plenty of promise for our club. Senior Coach Dan Jordan, will continue with his highly regarded development of our young football list. Our netballers, well guided by coach Dianne McCormack hope to further the success of this year. Our Senior Women footballers will be guided by a new coach next season and hope to go that one step further towards a premiership.
GOAL SCORERS: Greta Gorman-Jacobs, Sarah Mason A-Grade Darley 47 d Redan 31
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Next year I anticipate that our club can once again give a positive return to everyone who contributes to this great club, working out of our dynamic new home base. With Darley being the fastest growing area in the Shire, I urge all residents to support this wonderful institution and become members and supporters of the best club in the league.
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