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EAGLES SOAR

By Helen Tatchell

Their club song starts with “We’re a happy team at Gordon….”, but the euphoria was beyond that after the Senior football team claimed the 2022 CHFL Premiership against Springbank last Saturday.

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.

Last Saturday a crowd of over 4000 included a sea of supporters with green and gold and yellow and black.

The two rival teams saw mates playing on mates on a cool, overcast with patches of sun, spring afternoon at MARS stadium in Ballarat.

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)

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Fuss for a bus

By Lachlan Ellis

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.

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.

Principal of the College Stephen Macphail, also attended the meeting, sharing the hopes that a community effort may help fix the problem.

The school has requested another bus on multiple occasions to the Education Department’s Student Transport Unit, with no success.

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.

Ally Munari, who is both a Daylesford Secondary College parent and the Councillor for the Woodlands Ward, organised the meeting.

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”.

“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.

“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.”

Cr Munari said parents in the Ballan area were having to “reluctantly choose” other schools, despite believing

The Daylesford College mini-bus in Ballan.

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Daylesford would be a better fit for their children, simply because of the lack of bus seats.

“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.

“Parents have asked why aren’t we zoned to all three schools that include Mt Clear, Woodmans Hill and Daylesford?”

The group of parents are creating personal letters from every family, to go to the Student Transport Unit and local MPs. The letters are planned to be sent out at the end of this week.

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.

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Council heads to Canberra 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.

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.

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.

“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.

“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.”

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.

To read Council’s advocacy prospectus, go to moorabool.vic. gov.au/advocacy.

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Liberals name their man

By Lachlan Ellis 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.

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.

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.

“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 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.”

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. “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.

“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.

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.”

Mr Tatchell’s main opponent in November will be incumbent Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle, whose seat was abolished following boundary changes in 2021.

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.

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No roadworkers, no Mayor pens condolences to Royal Family excuse for speeding

By Lachlan Ellis 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.

Corey O’Neil appeared at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court via livestream on Friday 9 September, represented by lawyer Hayden Brodie.

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.

“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.

“He was apologetic to police, he said he had no reason to be going so quick and knew it was a roadworks zone.”

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…

there were no roadworks being conducted during that night,” Mr Brodie said.

“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.”

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.

“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.

“It was the middle of the night with no contractors, but you didn’t know that.

That speed is extremely high in the circumstances.”

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.

Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan has issued a statement expressing Council’s condolences, after Queen Elizabeth II passed away last week.

Australians 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.

On Friday afternoon, the Mayor’s statement was published by Council, expressing sadness at Her Majesty’s passing, and recognising her extraordinary reign.

“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 Photo - MSC family,” Cr Sullivan wrote.

“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. “The flags at our offices and across the Shire will be flown at half-mast until we are advised otherwise.”

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.

Alternatively, a PDF condolence form can be accessed at www.bit.ly/3DcRFmS, and posted to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

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More strings needed

By Carol Saffer A community orchestra based in Bacchus Marsh, needs violinists.

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.

Strings convenor Millie Koenders said that without string players, the Orchestra becomes a band and cannot perform its orchestral program.

"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."

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.

"Ideally, I would like to have four first violins, four seconds, two or three violas and four cellos," Ms Koenders said.

"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 know you're out there, and you know who you are, so please contact me via the Orchestra website."

Three major concerts are performed annually, with rehearsals held four to six weeks before each event.

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

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Arthur Ranken's 50+ year old Cub Cadet Tractor, now in storage in Ballan. Photo BDVMVC

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By Lachlan Ellis 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.

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.

“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.

“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.”

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.

“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.

“We’re very thankful to Arthur for that donation.”

While the BDVMVC is “getting stronger every month”, Mr Robinson said it’s always after new junior members.

“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.

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Blackwood township at Dusk. Photo MSC

The three flags currently flying outside Council offices in Ballan. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

Policy is about all flags to fly

By Lachlan Ellis 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”.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

“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.”

Cr Edwards argued such a policy was “overdue”.

“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.

Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan vacated the Chair to speak against the motion.

“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.

“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.”

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.

“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.

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.

Putting Blackwood on the map

By Lachlan Ellis 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.

The map will be produced by Meridian Maps, with the Blackwood community pooling together ideas and photos for what to include.

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.

“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.

“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.

“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.”

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.

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.

“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.

“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.”

The map is expected to cost $5.95, and be available at businesses in Blackwood and District, as well as Melbourne map retailers.

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Power outrage

By Oliver Powell (4th Yr Deakin Uni) AusNet’s latest community information dinner may not have had the desired effect, with locals hosting their own protest dinner next door.

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.

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.

“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.

Community members conveyed a clear discomfort with AusNet’s tactics for drawing their support.

A disgruntled community member said “they are turning neighbour against neighbour and community against community” during the discussions.

Myrniong farmer Nathan Lidgett,

The message is clear from Nathan Lidgett’s property at Myrniong.

Photo – Nathan Lidgett

expressed concern with the firefighting capabilities around such transmission lines.

He raised 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 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.

Many believe that the recent change to the route of the transmission lines is “because it’s cheaper, not because they are good people.”

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.

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.”

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.”

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OPINION Western Renewable Link = Wrecking Regional Lives

By Nathan Lidgett From Access Denied Myrniong, Korobeit and Greendale “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.

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.

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.

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.

Excluded locals, gathered in great numbers around a nearby hot plate to honestly and truthful discuss the potential unnatural environmental disaster, that governments and industry, are attempting to impose on their district.

Excluded Locals 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.

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.”

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Volunteers isolated over ‘The Island’

By Lachlan Ellis 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.

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.

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.

Grow West plantings took place in 2008, 2009, and 2013, with an estimated 200 volunteers attending to plant over 6,000 native plants.

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.

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 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.

“What I would ask CVA is, why sell the property? And why no consultation? I don’t get it, it’s quite disappointing.”

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.

“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.

Plantings by volunteers on and around The Island.

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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.”

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.

“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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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.

Emma Muir – Myrniong

Letter to the Editor - M/News 6 Sept 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.”

Mr Harrison said CVA had “written to key local stakeholders to inform them of our decision”.

“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.

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Plans out for Masons Lane

By Lachlan Ellis 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.

Within the report, it stated that “237 community surveys and 10 user group meetings” which have already been conducted, called for several improvements.

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.

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”.

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.

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 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.

The Master Plan will be on Council’s Have Your Say website for comments. haveyoursay.moorabool.vic.gov.au

Warning for suspended P plater

By Lachlan Ellis 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.

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.

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.

“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.

“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.”

Mr Matthews said his car was currently “blown up”, and he

had to take it out of the car himself “because I couldn’t get it to the place”.

When asked when he would get an interlock properly installed so he could get his licence back, Mr Matthews said he “didn’t know”.

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.

“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.

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.”

“I could do that Your Honour,” Mr Matthews replied.

Mr Matthews will come back before the court again on 3 February 2023.

Bowls hub campaign continues 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.

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.

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.

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.

However, Bowling Club President Peter Kay said the limits of the current bowls facilities made it hard to attract younger members to the club.

“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.

“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.”

A concept drawing of the bowls hub. Photo – MSC Mr Kay said the hub’s new facilities would be an asset to the Moorabool community.

just in the Bowling Club, but between all the sports clubs,” he said.

“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

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.

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Councils list their Skateboarding to a Moorabool Shire Council election priorities brighter future With the state election rapidly approaching, council organisations and councils themselves – including Moorabool Shire Council – are beginning to publish their ‘shopping lists’.

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.

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 The Ordinary of Council be helda year for a ‘Community to reinstate thenext Fixing CountryMee�ng Roads Program, and will $50 million on Wednesday 7 July similar 2021 intothe 15allocated Stead Stto periServices Fund’ for rural councils, the Council GrowingChambers, Suburbs Fund urban andBallan, growthstar�ng councils.at 6.00 pm.

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.

For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to “Rural Victorians and rural communities provide the majority of the agricultural and food www.moorabool.vic.gov.au produce that feeds Australia and brings in billions in much needed export dollars,” Cr Brown said.

“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.”

Moorabool Shire Council’s requests are more specific, with their ‘top five priority projects’ listed – • $3.5 million for the Bacchus Marsh Community & Bowls Hub, • $500,000 for a new oval at the Bungaree Recreation Reserve, • $7.5 million for the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve Community Hub, • $6 million for sewering of the townships of Wallace and Bungaree, and • $3 million for an upgrade to Griffith Street, Bacchus Marsh, including expansion to four lanes.

Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan called on current and state politicians in the region to back the priority projects.

“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.

“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.”

A full list of projects Council is advocating for can be viewed at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/ advocacy.

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.

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.

The ABS data for 2021 shows the 11 per cent of 15–24-year-olds are not in education, employment, or training.

“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.

“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.”

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.

Victorian Skateboarding Association Specialist Richard Flude said the sport had a way of connecting people, and thanked

Crime Stoppers Victoria for partnering with the group.

“Skateboarding has always provided a wonderful community, where people from all walks of life can find a common purpose.

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.

To register your interest in free skateboarding lessons in 2023, visit www.crimestoppersvic. com.au/free-skateboarding-lessons/.

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No boundary for new umpire

By Lachlan Ellis 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.

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.

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.

“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.”

When he’s older, Mr Miesen dreams of stepping out onto the hallowed turf of the MCG as an AFL umpire.

“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 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.

Solomon with his father Paul Miesen. Photo - supplied

Enthusiasm is the primary qualification

By Carol Saffer

The Bacchus Marsh Scout Group need leaders to run their programs. Photo - supplied

Not your normal dollar.

It’s a Donation Dollar.

If everyone gave them as they found them, every year $300 million would go to those who need it most.

When you find one.

Give one.

Bacchus Marsh Group Leader Damien Hodges urgently needs additional leaders to continue delivering development programs for the group’s Joeys and Scouts.

The number of leaders is down due to COVID lockdowns.

The shortage has resulted in having to cancel some of the nightly programs.

Mr Hodges said, “being a Scout Leader is one of the most rewarding roles you can undertake.”

“Previous experience is not required; the prime attributes are enthusiasm for developing young people and a willingness to contribute some time,” he said.

Many of the adult Leaders are parents of members, but Mr Hodges believes the role would suit and be enjoyed by recently retired people.

“Scouts and Joeys are now girls and boys, so women and men are encouraged to consider a leadership role,” he said.

“We plan to identify multiple people into these roles, which will help keep time commitments manageable.”

“We will partner new volunteers with experienced leaders while they learn the ropes.”

A leader role would also suit Bacchus Marsh residents who work from home.

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.

There are endless opportunities for adults over 18 to step into Leader roles.

Scouting Leaders have incredible travel opportunities, interstate and overseas.

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?”

“Not forgetting the leadership training provided is valuable in the workplace and personal development,” he said.

For more information, contact the Bacchus Marsh Group Leader Damien Hodges on 0409 863 499 or email bacchusmarshscouts@gmail.com

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A Darley man has been given a lenient penalty, after the court heard he sped in an attempt to save the life of a family pet.

Benjamin Lee entered a guilty plea via livestream at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday 9 September, represented by lawyer Dylan Morris, who explained the circumstances around the speeding.

“It’s a very tragic circumstance. Mr Lee’s wife was cleaning out the fridge, she’s taken all the food out of the fridge. Their dog had gotten to some of the food and started having seizures,” Mr Morris said.

“Mr Lee called the vet and they said, ‘we can’t see you, you’ll need to go to Melton’.

He’s called Melton, they didn’t answer, called the vet back, they said he’d have to go to Kensington. Mr Lee raced his dog to the vet, and unfortunately he was too late, and the dog did die 15 minutes later.”

Mr Lee was detected by police travelling at an alleged speed of 132 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the Western Ring Road at Sunshine West, and while Magistrate Hugh Radford accepted the emergency situation caused him to speed, he said the rate of speed Mr Lee was travelling was still unsafe.

“I accept the explanation given to the court about driving at speed in the hope of saving your family pet. Nevertheless while driving at speed, you were putting other road users at risk.

What I’m going to do in the circumstances is not impose a penalty on your licence beyond the minimum requirement,” Magistrate Radford said.

“I’m going to put you on a three-month adjourned undertaking…you can’t commit any offences punishable by imprisonment for the next three 3 months. I’ll also remind you, driving while suspended carries a maximum penalty of one month’s jail, so don’t do it.”

The COVID pandemic saw an increase in the number of people taking up walking, and one Councillor has proposed that Council encourage locals to stay active with a new bicycle and walking track.

Cr Ally Munari (Woodlands Ward) put forward a motion at the 7 September Ordinary Meeting of Council to have a report prepared on the potential of a bicycle/ walking track on Gordon-Mt Egerton Road.

Cr Munari said the two communities had a strong link, and a track between them would improve both safety and health.

“This was a little bit of a passion of mine.

I think in this day and age, in regional small towns we need a little bit more to do.

Recent studies have shown that Moorabool residents want to be more active and have physical opportunities in the towns where they live,” she said.

“We also know that regional roads are dangerous roads to be riding a bike on, walking on, having your children walking to and fro from school and from their friends’ houses.

“The two communities ar very wellconnected, and a lot of Mt Egerton children go to Gordon primary schools. I’d love to see a report into a bike/walking shared path, maybe a granite sand path of some sort from Gordon to Mt Egerton. I think it would be something the community would love to get out into the countryside and actively walk and exercise and socialise.”

Cr Paul Tatchell asked for the report to detail maintenance costings for the GordonMt Egerton Road track if it were built, as “we have a lot of the paths in the Shire we’re struggling to maintain”.

Council CEO Derek Madden confirmed maintenance costs would form a part of the report.

The motion to prepare a report on the track’s feasibility was seconded by Cr Tonia Dudzik, and supported unanimously by Council, with the exception of Cr Rod Ward who was an apology at the meeting.

The distance between Gordon and Mt Egerton is approximately 5.6 kilometres.

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Tea-riffic exhibition

By Lachlan Ellis 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.

Bacchus Marsh Arts Community (BMAC) 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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

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.

Leonie Scott with her winning 'Leaning Tower of Teapots'. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

Illegal possession of ‘harmless’ guns

By Lachlan Ellis 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”.

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.

“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.

“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.”

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”.

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.

“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.

“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.”

Mr Muratori was also ordered to make a contribution to the court fund of $300 by 1 December 2022.

“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.

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Double digit arrests

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Victoria Police 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.

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.

Of the 65 people checked, 20 arrests were made, with Nugget sniffing out multiple prohibited items.

Eight people wanted on warrant were located and 11 infringement notices were given.

All in a day’s work. Wagging tails all round.

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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, Regarding your article featured in The Moorabool News dated 16 August 2022 (‘Dairy unlike any udder’, Page 1), it was quoted as this area not being noted as a dairy farming district.

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.

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.

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 Binks Colbrook Editor note – the article actually stated “Moorabool’s not really known as a dairy farming region”.

Dear Editor, 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.

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’.

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.

There are seven small but practical ways you can make a difference in your community.

To find out more please visit discrimination.dementia.org.au A little support can make a big difference.

Maree McCabe AM CEO Dementia Australia Dear Editor, 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.

Christopher Hinkley Darley

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LEO—July 23-August 22

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.

Stars & Puzzles VIRGO—August 23-September 22

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.

QUICK PUZZLE

★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES—March 21-April 20

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.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22

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.

GEMINI—May 23-June 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.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. Understood what ensued? (8). 6. The spice came ground (4). 8. Shoot one of the team (4). 9. How the bell rings just when the boxers are having such a battle? (44). 10. Be back in the dull old routine, yet deny it (5). 11.

Part of the course not so frequently seen by TV viewers (6). 13. She’s all set for a change (6). 15. Song for the anaesthetist (6). 17. How one felt when one was kept in the dark? (6). 19. Twists back and cuts (5). 22. Would it nest in a hole in a tree? (8). 23. The one at the front is a man (4). 24. She’s in stir, is she? (4). 25. Just like a woman! (8).

DOWN 2. Oily female? (5). 3. Joke you wouldn’t appreciate when climbing up a ladder! (3-4). 4. For the cricketer, extra extensive (4). 5. As the blinking fish is, on the line? (8).

6. A golden soverign (5). 7. Study only the organ (7). 12.

A slap, it seems, the offender gets on the wrist (8). 14.

Soldier Barker, perhaps? (7). 16. Just let drop that I am in the South of France (7). 18. Questions one about what the dancers are wearing? (5). 20. Not having the beauty of mountainous country? (5). 21. The needleworker’ union! (4).

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9263

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1,Followed. 6, Mace (anag.). 8, Wing. 9, Dingdong. 10, R-eb-ut. 11, Less-on. 13, Stella (anag.). 15, Number. 17, Groped. 19, Snips (rev.). 22, Tit-mouse.

23, I-van. 24, (st)Ir-is. 25, Feminine.

Down - 2, Olive. 3, Leg-pull. 4, Wide. 5, Dang-ling. 6, Midas. 7, Con-sole. 12, Hand-cuff 14, Terrier. 16, Menti-on. 18, Pumps. 20, Plain. 21, Seam.

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.

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Omelette. 6, Sect. 8, Pull. 9, Exploits. 10, Steam. 11, Outlaw. 13, Prayer. 15, Expose. 17, Wigwam.

19, Wrist. 22, Generous. 23, Even. 24, Stay. 25, Exacting.

Down - 2, Mount. 3, Lullaby. 4, Tier. 5, Exploded. 6, Shout. 7, Cutlass. 12, Trombone. 14, Raiment. 16, Portent. 18, Weepy. 20, Sheen. 21, Asia.

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.

CANCER—June 22-July 22 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.

LEO—July 23-August 22

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.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

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.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 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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NUMBER GAME This week finds you developing plans for an upcoming

celebration. News of a partnership may catch you by surprise.ANSWER An old skill ofBELOW yours can prove unexpectedly useful.

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.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

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.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 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.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 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.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK 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 a leadership role will be yours soon.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22 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.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

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.

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.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

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.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 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.

PISCES—February 20-March 20 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.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You are an adventurer, a student of life and a late bloomer.

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Ballan Brumbies Basketball

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A late Prosser three point play saw the final margin stretch to 14 as Ballan secured the championship with a 29-15 win. *** 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.

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.

Lucas Cardona opened the scoring on a put back before Jye Hammill hit a lovely step back jumper for Excies.

Brumbies were getting baskets through league leading scorer Barney Batiste, who was simply too strong for Excies

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. *** 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.

Ballan Brumbies have spots available for junior boys and girls as well as senior places available.

For information, please contact us through the ‘How To Join’ section at www.ballanbrumbies.com.au RESULTS Under 12 Girls Ballan 15 lost Saints Mercury 31 Under 12 Boys Ballan C 21 lost Wildcats Gold 28 Under 14 Boys Ballan B 27 def Excies Acmy 25 Under 16 Girls Ballan C 22 lost Phoenix Rubys 23 Under 16 Boys Ballan E 29 def Phoenix Kings 15

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

Under 16: Back (L-R) Jason Handrek (coach), Rhys Mitchell, James Pace, Johl Porter, James Prosser. Front (LR) Laz Agius, Xavier Winter, Joe Seketa.

Win sets up Vic-NZ Cups assault

By Michael Howard (HRV) 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.

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.

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“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.

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.

Results – Grand Final Rock N Roll Doo. Photo Stuart McCormick who scorched home in a race best 27.1-second final quarter,

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.

with congestion initially delaying his attack as third-placed

“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.

Of the beaten favourites, Honolua Bay faded to fifth from the

“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.”

Rock N Roll Doo scored by five metres from Max Delight

Bulletproof Boy and fourth-placed Willie Go West also hunted the line. breeze and finished 16 metres off the pace, breaking his eightrace unbeaten streak since joining trainer Emma Stewart.

“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.

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.

Over the next few innings Guild were able to chip away and heading into the last innings, the scores were tied 10 apiece.

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 1311 winners Adrian Terry, 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.

Final Score Bacchus Marsh 11 lost Guild 13

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EAGLES SOAR (From page 1) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It was not so much Gordons day; it was their year with only one loss for the 2022 home and away season.

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.

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.

Final Score – Gordon 15.18 (108) def Springbank 6.7 (43) 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.

Gordon also celebrated a grand final victory in the B Grade Netball over Learmonth. *** Gordon President Peter Clifford said he was feeling comfortable at half time although he expected Springbank to come back and have a go.

“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.

“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.”

Mr Clifford said premierships are not just about football teams.

“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.

“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.” *** 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.

“Gordon was just too good on the day, but the weekend was still a great success for us,” he said.

“We came home with two football premierships for the club, with the Reserves and Under 18s successful.

“As President of the club I am very proud of everyone’s efforts.”

Central Highlands Netball League Results - Grand Final A Grade Buninyong (60) def Learmonth (42) Best on court – Zoe Ottavi (Buninyong) B Grade Learmonth (31) lost Gordon (47) Best on court – Jade White (Gordon) C Grade Buninyong (32) def Ballan (24) Best on court – Milly McPherson (Buninyong) 17&Under Skipton (26) lost Newlyn (27) Best on court – Isabella Davies (Newlyn) 15&Under Hepburn (33) def Skipton (29) Best on court – Ellie Shiell (Hepburn) 13&Under Newlyn (16) def Springbank (11) Best on court – Annabella Miller (Newlyn)

Gordon v Springbank Senior Grand Final. Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

Central Highlands Football League RESULTS – Grand Finals SENIORS: Gordon 1.3, 7.7, 10.9, 15.18 (108) defeated Springbank 1.2, 1.3, 5.6, 6.7 (43).

GOALS 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 Gordon - A. Toohey, B. Sutcliffe, E. Crackel, L. Gunnell, M. Nolan, T. Murphy.

Springbank - D. Shelley, H. Twaits, J. Maher, J. Simpson, J. Thompson.

RESERVES: Skipton 1.3, 5.5, 7.9, 8.12 (60) lost Springbank 3.3, 6.3, 7.3, 10.4 (64).

GOALS Springbank - C. Parkin 4, A. Grace 2, A. Svaljek 1, S. Baldwin, B. Ronan, M. Abraham.

BEST Springbank - A. Svaljek, A. Grace, C. Parkin, S. Baldwin, T. Maher, A. Wethling.

Under 18: Springbank 1.0, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3 (41) defeated Gordon 1.2, 2.3, 3.7, 4.9 (33).

GOALS Springbank - M. Simpson 2, J. Gregory, Z. Greene 1, R. Maher Gordon - R. Humphries 2, D. Anderson 1, T. Young.

BEST Springbank - A. Trainor, S. Duggan, K. Wells, T. Walshe, B. Hanrahan, R. Maher.

Gordon - C. Reynolds, S. Flintoft, D. Pascoe, E. Muir, D. Frantz, R. Humphries.

Under 15: Daylesford 2.11 (23) lost Buninyong 7.6 (48).

Gordon B Grade Netball Premiers

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Under 19 Preliminary Final

Results – Preliminary Finals

Darley (37) defeated Sebastopol (33).

SENIORS Sebastopol 9.14 (58) def Ballarat 9.5 (59)

Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

RESERVES Sebastopol 2.8 (20) lost Sunbury 15.17 (107) Under 19 Ballarat 10.4 (64) def East Point 1.6 (12)

Ballarat Football Netball League Results – Preliminary Finals A Grade Redan (31) lost Darley (47) B Grade East Point (42) def Lake Wendouree (35) C Grade Ballarat (34) def Sebastopol (30) D Grade North Ballarat (36) lost East Point (39) E Grade Sebastopol (19) lost East Point (26) 19 & Under Sebastopol (33) lost Darley (37)

GRAND FINALS - Ballarat FNL Saturday 17 September - Mars Stadium FOOTBALL Seniors Melton v Sebastopol (2.30pm) Reserves Melton v Sunbury (11.20am) Under 19 North Ballarat v Ballarat (9.20am) NETBALL A Grade North Ballarat v Darley (3.15pm) B Grade Redan v East Point (1.45pm) C Grade Ballarat v East Point (12.30pm) D Grade Ballarat v East Point (11.15am) E Grade Melton South v East Point (10.15am) 19&Under North Ballarat v Darley (9.00am)

Springbank Reserves Premiers Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

Springbank Under 18 Premiers Photos - Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

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WEEKLYUPDATE NEWS FROM THE DEVIL DEN

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2022 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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NETBALL – PRELIMINARY FINAL RESULTS 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.

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5TDZZ3FH20S233189

2017 KLUGER GXL 4X2 C-HR KOBA HYBRID V6 PETROL, AUTOMATIC, REAR AUTO 2WD TWO TONE CAMERA, PARKING SENSORS CVT, 17"ALLOY WHEELS, 79,555KMS HEATED FRONT SEATS, $

KLUGER GRANDE AWD HYBRID

83,200

$

CVT, 18"ALLOYS, ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, SMART ENTRY AND CAMRY ASCENT START, PARKING SENSORS, REAR CAMERA

$45,990 $36,200

1LT7SS

VIN/BATCH NUMBER

AUTOMATIC, PETROL, 17" ALLOYS, KEYLESS ENTRY & START, TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE, REAR CAMERA

1FT2UM

5TDZZ3FH20S233189

2017 KLUGER GXL 4X2 2015

1FT2UM

TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE, SAT NAV, BLIND SPOT MONITOR

VIN/BATCH NUMBER JTDKT3D340D602639

YARIS SX

V6 PETROL, AUTOMATIC, REAR CAMERA, PARKING SENSORS AUTOMATIC, 79,555KMS

$45,990

43,500

AUG422

VIN/BATCH NUMBER JTNKY3BX701009474

2018 C-HR KOBA 2WD CVT, BRAKE ASSIST, AUX/USB, DUAL

ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL REAR CAMERA, KEYLESS 98,103KMS ENTRY & START, CRUISE $ , 101,659KMS

$18,990

VIN/BATCH NUMBER JTDKT3D340D602639

31 990 1OI4XG

VIN/BATCH NUMBER MR0HA3CD300425536

2015 YARIS SX

2018HILUX SR5 4X4

AUTOMATIC, REAR CAMERA, KEYLESS ENTRY & START, CRUISE 101,659KMS

AUTO, TURBO DIESEL, 18" ALLOYS, AIR-CON, SPORTS BAR 110,890KMS

$18,990

Melton Toyota 143-147 High Street, Melton Toyota Melton 143-147 High Street, T: 03 8746 0300 Melton T: LMCT 03 8746 0300 1976 LMCT 1976 meltontoyota.com.au meltontoyota.com.au *Drive-Away prices include all government fees and charges

*Drive-Away prices include all government fees and charges

$62,990

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