Moorabool News 28 February 2023

Hearing into regional bank closures

Celebrating country women in music

WRITE AND WIN!

Your short story could win $2000 and get published in a prestigious magazine.

By Lachlan Ellis

A local writing competition is back on for its seventh year, with thousands in prizes up for grabs, as well as coveted places in a prestigious literary magazine.

The Peter Carey Short Story Awards, named after Bacchus Marsh-born author Peter Carey, is now open for entries, with the winning entry to receive $2000, and the runner-up to win $1000.

Both stories will also be published in the summer edition of Meanjin, one of Australia’s premier literary magazines, which has featured famous writers such as Dorothy Hewett, Judith Wright, and Peter Carey himself. Stories must be between 2000 and 3000 words, and applicants must be Australian residents aged 18 or older. The competition is being co-organised by local authors Wayne Marshall and Jem Tyley-Miller.

Mr Marshall said it was exciting to be holding the Peter Carey Short Story Awards once again, and encouraged anyone with an interest in storytelling to submit an entry.

“As always, we're super excited to watch stories start to come in for another year of the Peter Carey Short Story Award. But in a lot of ways this year – our seventh – is the most special yet. Not only were we lucky enough to land writer Anne Casey-Hardy as our head judge, whose acclaimed short story collection Cautionary Tales For Excitable Girls was published earlier this year by Scribner. But Anne won the Peter Carey Award in 2018 for her story 'Being the Mother', and is the first of our winners to return to judge the competition,” Mr Marshall told the Moorabool News.

“It feels very full circle, and fills us with an enormous amount of pride and satisfaction that the work we're doing with the award is allowing writers who've had success with it to go on to bigger things. 2020 winner Andrew Roff also had his debut short story collection The Teeth of a Slow Machine published last year. We're also still very much committed to providing local writers with opportunities.

“This year, we'll again be running a Best Local Award component, for writers who live, work or study in Moorabool Shire. So we urge everyone to put pen and paper ahead of the submission deadline on Thursday March 16.”

The entry fee is $15 per story, and you can enter as many stories as you like.

The longlist will be posted on the Moorabool Shire Council website in May, with the winner and runner-up to be announced at an awards ceremony at Lerderderg Library on Saturday 3 June at 2 pm.

For more information, including the full Terms and Conditions of the competition, visit www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and search ‘Peter Carey Short Story Awards 2023’.

PCSSA Co-Organisers Wayne Marshall and Jem Tyley-Miller (right), and Administrator Kristie Seketa (centre), are keen to see what Moorabool writers have to offer in the competition’s seventh year. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

Celebrating country women in music

By Lachlan Ellis

A new festival celebrating regional female musicians is kicking off this weekend, bringing live music, an interactive workshop, and more to Ballan.

The inaugural Wild Indigo Festival will run from 10 am to 4 pm at the Mechanics Hall on Sunday 5 March, and will feature some of Victoria’s finest artists, including rising start Harmony Byrne, multi-instrumentalists Stella Savvy, and singer-songwriter Milla Williams.

The event will begin with a smoking ceremony and welcome by Wadawurrung woman Tammy Gilson, and will also serve to connect artists and launch the ‘Victorian Regional Women in Music Network’.

The Festival’s co-organiser, Heather Marsh – who performs under the artist name Breckin – said it was an honour to help bring the talent of regional women in music to the fore.

“The idea for the Festival really came from a group of country women who live in the regions, who’ve been getting together informally to network and support each other’s music careers. Following on from the fantastic Hide + Seek Festival in Moorabool last year, I applied for a small grant from Moorabool Shire Council for an event to coincide with International Women’s Day…that’s how Wild Indigo has come about,” Ms Marsh told the Moorabool News.

“I feel so delighted and privileged to be involved in this event. We have incredible talent in the country, incredible talent in the regions of Victoria, and yet regional women in music face some unique challenges. I think it’s really great to celebrate the amazing music they make, expose them to new

audiences, and bring the community together to celebrate their talent and their achievements.”

Discussions on running the Festival started midway through last year, and following the successful grant application from Council, St Anne’s Winery, McGrath Real Estate, and the Mechanics Hall all got on board to support the event.

“It feels like the whole community is getting behind this now. As soon as we started telling people about Wild Indigo, the first question was, will we be running it yearly. I guess we’ll see how this first one goes,” Ms Marsh said.

“There are regional halls around Victoria that are known as live music venues. There’s Meeniyan Town Hall and Anglesea Town Hall, where people will come from all over the state because they know that venue hosts great artists. I think this is an opportunity to explore in ballan what’s possible for us as a creative town, to promote ourselves.

“So much is going on with the arts in this town. I think it’s a way to really put Ballan on the map, not just through Wild Indigo, but all the other great stuff that’s happening in the visual arts space, the Hide + Seek Festival, and that sort of thing.”

Tickets are available by donation; however, booking is essential. To book, head to events.humanitix.com/wild-indigo. Tables of six are also available for $50, and tables of eight for $70. Refreshments available or bring your own.

Rebecca Jane Howell (left) Harmony Byrne (right) and others including Milla Williams and Stella Savvy will all be performing at the Wild Indigo Festival. Photos – Submitted

Government trashes urgent care claim

By Lachlan Ellis

Federal Government MPs have denied claims by the Opposition, which argued Labor had “abandoned its urgent care clinic promise for Hawke”.

Earlier this month, a joint media release from Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Senator Anne Ruston, and Shadow Minister for Communications Senator Sarah Henderson, argued the Albanese Government had failed to fulfill an election promise on urgent care clinics.

The Liberal Senators said that Prime Minister Albanese had promised to “deliver 50 ‘urgent’ care clinics within the first 12 months in government, including the clinics promised for the electorate of Hawke”.

The Senators state that only three of those 50 urgent care clinics have received Expressions of Interest, with the EOI period set to end on 24 March.

“This is not only another disrespectful broken promise to the Australian people, but it also leaves our hard-working and underpressure hospital and healthcare staff in an ongoing state of complete uncertainty,” Senator Ruston said.

“First, the Labor Government broke their promise to reduce electricity bills by $275, and then they disregarded their commitment to fund the aged care pay rise in full. Now, they are deferring their signature election promise aimed at supporting state and territory health systems, at a time when we are seeing ramping at an all-time high, concerning levels of deferred elective surgeries, and a crisis in general practice.”

Senator Henderson mentioned Federal MP for Hawke Sam Rae – whose electorate includes Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Melton, and Sunbury – by name.

“Sam Rae promised the people of Hawke an urgent care clinic to take the pressure off emergency departments in our public hospital system as well as hardworking doctors and nurses. This clinic was meant to be up and running within 12 months but has turned into another Labor failure,” she said.

“Mr Rae's commitment was all headline and no substance – he is not even able to tell us where this clinic will be located…I call on Mr Rae to immediately confirm the location of the urgent care clinic and when it will be delivered.”

In response to Senator Ruston and Henderson’s claims, Mr Rae and Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, said an urgent care clinic would be established in Hawke, in Sunbury specifically.

“Senator Ruston and Henderson’s comments are wrong and dishonest. After nearly a decade of Liberal neglect, Medicare is the worst shape it has ever been. To see your GP costs more and takes longer than ever,” Mr Rae told the Moorabool News.

“Labor is fixing Medicare. Opening our Urgent Care Clinics – like the one to be opened in Sunbury – is a huge first step. We’re getting on with delivering this important election commitment with EOIs being sought imminently.”

Minister Butler said the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics mean more families in Sunbury will get top-quality care from a nurse or a doctor without having to wait in a hospital emergency department.

“These clinics are a key part of the Government’s plan to strengthen Medicare by making it easier to see a doctor.”

Mr Butler confirmed that all Urgent Care Clinics will be open this year, with EOIs for Victoria to be sought imminently.

Health Minister Mark Butler says all Urgent Care Clinics will be open this year, including one in Sunbury. Photo – Mark Butler Facebook page

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Dear editor,

We at the Rowsley Landcare Group would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped control the grass fire that started at a Glenmore Road Power Pole on Friday 17 February. In extremely challenging conditions, the swift response from the Rowsley CFA, along with many community members and volunteers slowed the rapid spread of the fire. It was humbling to see over 60 trucks from CFA groups all over the state arrive in such a short time. Our emergency services, Parks workers, and other volunteer crews worked together seamlessly. Without the support of the water bombing helicopters, the fire would certainly have burnt through the White Elephant reserve, into many Ingliston properties and the Werribee Gorge State Park. And a special mention to the folks at the Lady Northcote YMCA Camp for feeding over 200 people on the Friday night. We are very lucky to have such a strong community, and so many expert volunteers.

Rowsley Landcare Group, Inc.

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Hearing into regional bank closures

Senator Matthew Canavan, Darren Chester MP and Senator Gerard Rennick have announced the first hearing of the Senate Inquiry into Regional and Rural bank closures will be held in Sale, Victoria on 2 March.

The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee will be requesting that both Westpac and the National Australia Bank appear at the public hearing in Sale.

“All I am asking is that the banks listen to the voices of the community before they rip out essential services. The Commonwealth Bank has already done the right thing and deferred closures while communities have their say to the Senate inquiry. The other banks should do the same,” Senator Canavan said.

“When a bank branch closes, particularly in a regional location, the impacts will spread throughout the community. The customers who are required to travel distances to access their bank will incur additional cost-of-living increases with petrol,” Darren Chester said in Parliament last week.

“Closing branches is a lazy option and the banks should work with us to develop solutions that work for small businesses and the more vulnerable members of our community.

fail, banks in turn have a social licence to maintain essential banking services for customers.

“Considering much of Australia’s wealth comes from the regions, whose role is it to provide essential services to those rural and regional communities?” Senator Rennick said. “There needs to be at least one bank in town and whether that is a government-backed bank is something to be discussed.”

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This hearing is the first of numerous hearings planned to impacted communities to help highlight the concerns of these towns that have lost or are soon to lose their last remaining bank branch.

Senator Rennick said when taxpayers are essentially underwriting bank’s profits because they’re considered too big to

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION EXISTING MONOPOLE AT VICTRACK PROPERTY OFF SULLIVANS ROAD, MILLBROOK, VIC 3352 INCLUDING 5G

Get Active Kids vouchers open

Vouchers of up to $200 are now available for eligible families, allowing them to pay for kids’ sporting equipment, uniforms, memberships, and more.

Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence, said the program was a chance for families to get their kids involved in sport, without worrying about upfront costs.

There are currently more than 1,600 activity providers registered across Victoria. Clubs, associations, and organisations can register as a Get Active Kids Voucher Activity Provider to be able to redeem a voucher.

Submissions to the inquiry are open until 31 March 2023. Further information, including how to make a submission, can be found on the Rural and Regional Affairs Committee website.

1. The proposed 5G upgrade will consist of:

 The installation of a new headframe;

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT EXISTING MONOPOLE AT VICTRACK PROPERTY OFF SULLIVANS ROAD, MILLBROOK, VIC 3352 INCLUDING 5G

1. The proposed 5G upgrade will consist of:

• The installation of a new headframe;

• The removal of three (3) existing Vodafone panel antennas to be replaced with three (3) new Vodafone panel antennas;

• The installation of Remote Radio Units (RRUs);

 The removal of three (3) existing Vodafone panel antennas to be replaced three (3) new Vodafone panel antennas; The installation of Remote Radio Units (RRUs); The installation of ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, antenna mounts, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and ancillary works within the existing equipment shelter.

• The installation of ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, antenna mounts, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and ancillary works within the existing equipment shelter.

Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination") based on the description above.

To be eligible, they must be affiliated with a recognised state sporting association or equivalent governing body. Families can also continue to claim reimbursement for expenses already incurred from 28 November 2022 to 10 May.

“The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is a great opportunity for eligible families to get their kids into sport without breaking the budget,” Ms Spence said. “We know how passionate Victorians are about their sport, and that’s why we are providing these vouchers to make it a little easier for families to get their kids involved in the sport they love.”

2. Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination") based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Ben Lavery at Service Stream Limited, 0497 833 252, TPG.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5.00pm Thursday 16th March

Previous rounds of the program saw almost 80,000 vouchers snapped up, with almost a quarter of those allowing kids to join a local sports club for the first time.

Importantly, about half of recipients surveyed indicated they would not have been able to participate in their chosen sport or activity without the voucher.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Ben Lavery at Service Stream Limited, 0497 833 252, TPG.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5.00pm Thursday 16th March 2023

4. If you would like to know more about this site, further information can be from www.rfnsa.com.au/3352026

4. If you would like to know more about this site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/3352026

To be eligible, kids must be aged 18 and under, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and named on a valid Medicare Card at the time of application.

A special consideration stream is available to support children residing in Victorian Care Services, temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants and international students aged 18 and under at the time of application.

Applications for this round of vouchers close on May 10. For more information go to –https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers.

Moorabool has been hit hard by bank closures over the past few years, including Bacchus Marsh ANZ, Bacchus Marsh Westpac, the Ballan Commonwealth Bank (all in 2021) and Bacchus Marsh NAB (2022).

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Powerline compensation ‘an insult’

Be smarter, make it harder

A community alliance has reacted with outrage to the State Government’s announcement of plans to compensate landowners for hosting overhead power lines.

Last week the State Government announced it would pay landholders “a standard rate of $8,000 per year per kilometre of transmission hosted for 25 years”, with first payments to go to landowners who host easements along the selected VNI West and Western Renewables Link transmission corridors.

"These new payments acknowledge the hugely important role landholders play in hosting critical energy infrastructure – a key part of Victoria’s renewables revolution,” Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, said. ”We want to get the process for planning and approving new infrastructure right, so we can make sure the renewables revolution is a shared, equitable legacy for all Victorians.”

But the Stop AusNet’s Towers group, which has been fighting proposals to put the Western Renewables Link overhead, says the process, and the new compensation plan, have been anything but right.

Spokesperson for the group, Emma Muir, said the State Government’s compensation plan was essentially “buy[ing] our silence for a fraction of the loss”.

“This compensation is an insult. We estimated the impact may be as great as ten times this amount, but no amount of money will protect the community from the threat of bushfire, save our farms from devastation or stop the loss of our precious environment and landscapes,” Ms Muir said. “This project will deliver significant impact and risk including direct and long-term impact on agriculture production,

tourism related industries and on property values that far exceed the out of touch compensation on offer. Our community is not for sale. The compensation plan is an ill-conceived PR stunt that attempts to divert people away from the many impactful issues of the proposed project.”

Ms Muir said the compensation offer was “the equivalent of a residential property owner being offered $48 per year to relinquish the entire use of their land and house”.

“This ill-timed messaging has once again diverted issues way from the massive risks this project will bring to the region, the Government are well aware of the heightened bushfire risk of placing these towers adjacent and through densely populated bush, this project will leave the government with blood on its hands,” she said.

"How can the Government, that is espousing a dire need to address climate change issues introduce this dangerous infrastructure into a highly sensitive environment that will ultimately result in loss of life?

“Victorians deserve a renewable energy future that is founded on innovative, reliable and scalable technology, because we do not want to see our energy future disabled with outdated and dangerous technology like the WRL.”

The State Government says its Victorian Transmission Investment Network (VTIF), which closed for submissions on 15 August last year, “is designed to give Traditional Owners, local communities and key stakeholders a real voice in the development of new infrastructure so that impacts can be better managed and benefits can be realised.”

To view the VTIF consultation report, visit engage.vic.gov. au/victorian-transmission-investment-framework.

Victoria Police have shared some handy advice on keeping your property safe, after a spike in theft.

• Install good quality deadlocks on external doors. Remember to unlock the deadlock when you are inside, so you can get out if there is a fire.

• Install locks on garages and sheds, and lock all windows and doors, even when you’re at home. Unlocked garage direct access, side and rear doors are the most common entry points for thieves.

• Install security screen doors, and lock your mailbox to protect against mail thieves.

• Place dowel in window track of sliding windows, and consider installing CCTV, alarms, and sensor lighting.

• Never leave valuables in the car, and lock your car when parked in the garage. Always store car keys and other valuables out of view from external doors and windows

• Leave a spare key with trusted family or friends –never hide them in your car or around your property.

• Turn off the power point to the garage door when leaving home for extended periods, also consider padlocking the door.

• Install a safe to store valuables in, and keep rubbish bins, ladders and tools locked away so thieves can’t use them to access to your home.

• Back up computer data, and install a “find my” application on devices such as phones, computers and tablets to make locating them easier. Installing GPS trackers/tags is also useful on larger items such as cars, motorbikes, quadbikes, and farm machinery.

• Record serial numbers and photograph valuable items, and when you buy new items, don’t leave boxes on the nature strip to let thieves know what you have inside.

Finally, make sure your home and contents are insured, and register your details on Absence of Residence when you are going away on holidays.

For more tips on keeping your property secure visit www.police.vic.gov.au.

The Western Renewables Link has been opposed by Stop AusNet’s Towers virtually since it was first proposed in 2019.

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Avenue restoration launched

By Lachlan Ellis

There’s a buzz around a local RSL and historical societies this month, with a huge project to restore a ‘lost’ Avenue of Honour officially launched.

The Barrys Reef Avenue of Honour Restoration Project was officially launched on Saturday 18 February, with special guests including State MP for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Veterans Natalie Suleyman, Federal MP for Hawke Sam Rae, and Senior Vice President of RSL Victoria, Des Callaghan.

Led by the Ballan RSL, in partnership with the Blackwood Historical Society, Blackwood Landcare Group, and Ballan Shire Historical Society, plans to revive a former Avenue of Honour in Barrys Reef, which has been neglected and become overgrown since it was planted in 1919.

Ballan RSL President Pippa Morris said it was exciting to get the ball rolling on the much-anticipated project.

“We’re very excited, we’ve had this project to get the Avenue restored and rededicated on our agenda for six years. As an RSL, it’s our main project – we have other projects too, but this is our main one. But with that excitement, we feel the responsibility of it as well,” Ms Morris told the Moorabool News.

“We need to get it right, there’s a significant history with this Avenue of Honour and we want to do it justice. We want to ensure that the community that built the Avenue is represented in the final site. It will be more of a community space and a reflective space at the end, it will include information boards about the community of Barrys Reef around the First World War, biographies of significant people, information about the industries that existed up there during the Gold Rush, and also information about the Indigenous population that was there prior to the Gold Rush as well.”

Phase 1 of the project was supported by an $8,000 grant from the State Government’s Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grant Program, allowing for an arborist to assess the trees, and the Community Reference Group (CRG) to develop a project plan.

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Ms Morris is hopefully the CRG will be able to obtain a $46,000 grant for Phase 2 of the project this year, which will allow for tree pruning and removal of the undergrowth in the Avenue.

“The site at the moment is a bit unsafe, there’s the risk of falling branches and things, so it’s going to take a lot of work

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Dear Editor,

This last week has seen a very interesting development in the fight against new overhead transmission lines through our community.

On Tuesday 21 Feb, the MCHPA was set to appear in the Supreme Court of Victoria for a hearing to progress the case to force the AEMO to halt work on the Western Renewables Link (WRL) and to re-apply the Regulatory Investment Test (RIT-T). As I read it, the MCHPA’s case exposes errors and malpractice on the part of AEMO who manipulated the original WRL RIT-T to pre-determine a preferred route, and then subsequently slip in the cost of a new terminal station at Sydenham.

And it seems that while working on their Supreme Court response, AEMO was also working on advice to Lily D’Ambrosio, our energy minister, to persuade her to issue a Ministerial Order to approve measures to fast track another transmission project, the VNI-West. This seeks to connect Victoria to NSW, through the new ’North Ballarat’ terminal station proposed under the WRL.

With impeccable timing, Lily issued this Order on Monday 20 Feb.

This order also includes the WRL, and seemingly provides AEMO with the authority and resources to adjust the WRL in order to facilitate an early connection for the VNI-West. But what does this mean for the current WRL design and route? Nobody, including AusNet, appears to know yet.

Understandably, the MCHPA’s hearing has been adjourned to 8 Mar while both legal teams seek to understand what this means for their case.

Community members need to read the Ministerial Order for themselves and take a keen interest in how this plays out. One the one hand, it could bring changes to the WRL which address our concerns and move the powerlines elsewhere, or underground.

On the other hand, there is something about the events leading up to this decision, and in its timing, that smells as if AEMO is using the concerns over the VNI-West to obtain the Ministerial Order and avoid being held to account in the Supreme Court for its handling of the WRL. It reminds me of the Star Wars ‘Jedi mind-trick’ – ‘aahh VNI-West…nothing to see here (in the WRL)!’

I agree with AEMO that connections for renewable energy generated in the west, and to NSW, are needed urgently to transition Victoria to a sustainable reliance on renewables ahead of the early retirement of coal generation.

However, these urgent needs should not absolve AEMO from complying with the RIT-T process and the National Energy Law in developing solutions to benefit Victoria, but which disproportionately impact on our communities.

This Order will not remove community opposition to the WRL, unless AEMO take the current plan back to the drawing board and address the errors in process and design, and then use this Ministerial Order as an opportunity to start to rebuild its social licence to operate in our community.

Jim Phasey, Myrniong

to make the trees safe and remove the understory so it’s safe for people to come into the site and undertake some planning work,” Ms Morris said.

“We can then engage with the community about an appropriate memorial to sit in the centre of the site. But the major work this year is to get the site safe.”

Polystyrene ban cuts marine litter

There are positive signs voluntary bans on polystyrene in consumer packaging and food products are working, with the amount counted and collected in the nation’s urban rivers and catchments halving in just 12 months.

Conservation Volunteers Australia released the interim findings in line with the #SeaToSource National Day of Action – part of CVA’s flagship marine plastic partnership with the Federal Government and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO – with events in all capital cities on Saturday 18 February.

The outcomes also send a strong message to global governments and investors ahead of the Australian Government’s Nature Positive Summit next year, particularly for a Nature Repair Market.

Overall, #SeaToSource has seen about 10,000 Australians and 50 of the nation’s largest businesses help count, collect and contain more-than 360,000 litter items – 80 per cent of it plastic – from flowing into the nation’s Great Barrier and Southern Reefs since September 2020, despite COVID and flooding.

This included nearly 50,000 pieces of polystyrene nationally (16 per cent). However, in promising signs, polystyrene fell from top spot (21 per cent) in Year 1 (Sep 2020 –Aug 2021) to fifth (10 per cent) in Year 2 (Sep 2021 – Aug 2022), with the trend continuing into Year 3 to date (1 per cent; Sep 2022 – Jan 2023).

Conservation Volunteers Australia CEO Phil Harrison said the collaboration between individuals, government, and businesses was showing real results.

“The more everyday Australians we have taking everyday actions, every day, the more we can prove to them that people can really make a difference to the world

around them,” Mr Harrison said. “Polystyrene has long been the worst offender in our waterways. To see its volume halve in just 12 months on the back of a voluntary ban suggests real progress can be achieved when government, business, science, and conservation volunteers all work towards common, common-sense goals.”

Thin plastic bags have remained steady at about 2 per cent of total waste, suggesting state-and-territory bans phased in over the past decade also continued to reduce pressure on the nation’s waterways. However, with thousands of bags still entering marine habitats, more still needs to be done.

Cigarette butts also remain a major problem – near-doubling in volume from about 8 per cent (Year 1, 5th) to 15 per cent (Year 2, 1st) of all plastics collected – replacing polystyrene atop the list.

A near-doubling of Australians turning out to volunteer their time from about 2800 in Year 1 to 4700 in Year 2 – and already another 1500+ in the first four months of Year 3 – had also helped grow the size –and integrity – of plastic and litter data provided to CSIRO across eight urban rivers nationwide to contribute to its national baseline and monitoring efforts.

The increase in participant numbers also helps the Federal Government demonstrate further delivery against its Strategy for Nature 2019 – 2030 objectives and targets, including better connecting people to nature; boosting citizen science collections; and measuring policy outcomes, as well as supporting the Albanese Government’s new Threatened Species Action Plan by ridding key habitats for threatened wildlife plants of dangerous waste and improving their biodiversity.

(L-R): Sam Rae MP, Pippa Morris, Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Des Callaghan, and Crs Moira Berry, Rod Ward, and Ally Munari all attended the Avenue Restoration launch. Photo – Office of Sam Rae

Update to tussock brochure

A new guide to dealing with one of Victoria’s most noxious weeds has been released, providing more updated and localised information.

The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP), a community-managed group dedicated to dealing with the weed serrated tussock, released its latest brochure this month.

Serrated tussock is a hardy and aggressive weed that has a devastating impact on the biodiversity of native grasslands and the carrying capacity of farmland, and is found throughout temperate areas of Victoria and New South Wales.

The new update to the VSTWP’s Best Practice Management Guide features improved images, updates to the information on serrated tussock distribution and further information relevant to management techniques with proven success.

VSTWP Executive Officer Martin Deering said the updated Guide was the best resource available for Victorians seeking ways to identify and control serrated tussock.

“The updated Best Practice Management Guide is the one stop shop for extension material for serrated tussock management and control. It has information on how to identify serrated tussock, how to control it and when to control it, as well as how to prevent it spreading to your property,” Mr Deering said.

The previous brochure was a national production, through the Weeds of National Significance (WONS) project, whereas the newly updated brochure was funded through the VSTWP and is more relevant to Victoria.

To download a copy of the updated brochure, visit the VSTWP website at www.serratedtussock.com/serrated-tussockeducational-info, or email the VSTWP at info@serratedtussock.com to order copies to be posted.

For more information on serrated tussock, visit www.serratedtussock.com.

The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) was founded in 1995 to combat the invasive weed. Photo - VSTWP

W.H. McFarlane water race

Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc.

Around 1906, W. H McFarlane had a water race constructed along the north-western side of the Werribee Gorge extending for about four kilometres, to his property on the flats below the Gorge.

Dynamiting in the gorge during construction became a major catalyst to the protection of the gorge for its scenery and unique geology, resulting in its reservation as a public park in 1907, and later declared as a State Park.

“Some 40 men are now at work enlarging the distributing channel of the old Bacchus Marsh Trust, and replacing feeble and decaying wooden flumes with imperishable reinforced concrete ones …. Two small concrete flumes are finished, and look charming; another, near Pigott’s is to be 67 metres long and is in progress. Another 76 metres long and 6.4 metres above the surface is to be put in at Ward’s Gully. Six metres in lengths are needed at various other places.”

Council Mee�ng

Another scheme to provide water to the town was constructed on the north bank of the Werribee River during the depression (commencing around 1928) as part of a program of relief work funded by the Government and organised locally.

This open reinforced concrete water channel was constructed to divert water from the Werribee Vale Weir to Bacchus Marsh township for domestic use. Sections of the channel may have been constructed as early as 1909. That year, the Bacchus Marsh Express reported on the progress of work undertaken by the Shire Council under the supervision of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission:

Commi�ee Mee�ng

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng

Employment

Tenders

Have Your Say: Female Friendly Strategy

Council Mee�ng

Moorabool Shire Council

Commi�ee Mee�ng

Nevertheless, the water supply channel was mostly constructed after 1928 by unemployed workers receiving ‘sustenance’ payments. As one worker recalled, construction was physically demanding: “We’d carry the cement in jute bags from the horse and dray at the bottom of the hill and mix it on the spot. All of the digging of the channel was done by pick and shovel.”

These labours ended in November 1931 when the service basin at Stamford Hill was completed.

This town water channel is generally referred to as the ‘upper channel’ to distinguish it from the lower irrigation channel which was intended primarily for agricultural use, and was constructed by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.

Planning Permit

Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994

Council Mee�ng

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated

Public Mee�ng

Employment

The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 1 March 2023, at 6pm

Changes to Waste Service - Easter

Commi�ee Mee�ng

For details on mee�ng loca�on and a�endance, visit: moorabool.vic.gov.au/mee�ngs

Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng

Community Grants

MMD Informa�on Session – cancelled

Employment

Council invites applica�ons for the exis�ng vacancies:

Employment Tenders

• Coordinator Early Years & Youth Services – Full-Time Permanent Based at Darley

• CALD Outreach Officer – Part-Time Fixed-Term

Based at Darley

Have Your Say: Female Friendly Strategy

• Manager Community Ac�va�on – Full-Time Permanent Based at Darley

Planning Permit

Applica�ons for above jobs close on Sunday 5 March 2023

• Senior Economic Development Officer – Full-Time Permanent

Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council

Tenders

Please note that the Motorised Mobility Device (MMD) informa�on session at Ballan on Thursday 2 March has been cancelled due to low interest. If you would like to a�end future MMD sessions, please contact the Aged and Disability Community Liaison Officer on 5366 7100 to register your interest.

Based at Darley

Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994

• Team Leader Unsealed Road Network – Full-Time Permanent

Based at Ballan

Tourism Grants

Have Your Say: Female Friendly Strategy

US

Planning Permit

Rates Payments

Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994

Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021

Thank you!

Changes to Waste Service - Easter

Zone –

- North

Applica�ons close on Sunday 12 March 2023

Changes to Waste Service - Easter

For more details, visit moorabool.vic.gov.au/careers

Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road

Community Grants

Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council

Ward's Gully Viaduct, no longer seen from Werribee Vale Road with the new Halletts Way/O'Leary's Way road. Photos – BMDHS

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Underground Lovers

A new book being released this week by ecologist Alison Pouliot takes readers through the mysterious world of one of the most unknown kingdoms in the natural world – fungi.

Having spent over the last 30 years researching mushrooms, mycelia, and everything in between – Alison’s work has taken her from the Australian desert to Iceland’s glaciers and America’s Cascade mountains. She’s particularly fascinated with what fungi can teach us about our natural world – could it hold answers to helping us tackle the climate crisis?

Ms Pouliot has some famous followers, including songwriter Paul Kelly, who calls her a “perfect guide” on the world of fungi.

“The world of fungi is our world even if we don’t know it and can’t see most of it — strange, dazzling, spooky, unpredictable, friendly, deadly, sly. And Alison is the perfect guide. She surprises and informs, delights and warns; makes you wish you could walk with her and her passionate companions. That’s OK. In this book you do,” Mr Kelly said.

Ms Pouliot reveals how humans are deeply intwined with fungi, how they hold forests together, and how they may provide the answers to restoring our environment. Melding science and personal reflection, she shines a light on these whimsically strange organisms, exploring the fungi that appear after fire, the impact of climate change on fungi, and the integral role they play in our ecosystems.

What can we learn from the lives of fungi? Underground Lovers brings us to our knees, magnifier in hand, to find out.

A lively and astute read that provides fascinating new insights into the lives of fungi, Underground Lovers will make you see the world anew.

For more information and to view the book’s trailer, head to www.newsouthbooks.com.au and search ‘Underground Lovers’.

Gastro outbreaks in kinders

There have been 103 outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis in childcare centres from 1 January up to 21 February 2023, compared with 69 which is the five-year average for the same period.

Viral gastroenteritis is highly infectious, and may be serious for infants, people with suppressed immune systems, and the elderly.

To stop the spread it’s important to:

• Keep children at home if they have symptoms, and for 48 hours after symptoms cease

• Stay/go home if you have symptoms, and remain at home for 48 hours after symptoms stop

• Wash hands well with soap and water (teach children to do this as well, and supervise them).

If symptoms are severe or they persist, or you are concerned, see a GP for advice and possible testing.

For more information on this issue, head to www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/ increase-in-gastroenteritis-outbreaks-in-childcare.

Alison Pouliot’s

Breast cancer research front of mind

At Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI), research into breast cancer is particularly topof-mind, this week given the State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John DBE, AC held on Sunday 26th February.

Although breast cancer treatment has come a long way, every year 3,100 Australian women still die from this disease.

When breast cancer is diagnosed early or when the tumour is contained to the breast or nearby lymph nodes, patients have a high chance that their cancer will be curable. However, in one out of five patients, breast cancer cells have the potential to lie dormant for many years – even decades – and then wake up and start growing and spreading to other areas of the body.

This process is called metastasis and while patients may be treated to slow down tumour growth, currently the disease is incurable.

Professor Robin Anderson, Head of the Metastasis Research Laboratory at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, along with Associate Professor Sarah Ellis and postdoctoral fellow Dr Charlotte Roelofs, has received a large four-year grant from the National Health

& Medical Research Council to investigate how to develop new treatments for those at risk of developing secondary cancers.

The grant funding has allowed these researchers to set up preclinical models of breast cancer dormancy.

Using these models, they can recover the dormant tumour cells to analyse the genetic changes that allow tumour cells to remain viable but no longer growing.

“Once we understand why some cancer cells lie dormant and how they can re-awaken, we can identify new genes to target and either keep dormant cells asleep permanently or even kill them,” Professor Anderson explained.

“The cause of death of patients who are initially diagnosed with breast cancer is nearly always metastases that grow into uncontrollable secondary tumours. Our research will be critical to improving the outcome for patients with advanced breast cancer.

“As our Founding Champion Olivia Newton-John herself died from a very late recurrence of breast cancer, we hope she would be proud of our current research aiming to find new therapies for this disease.”

An ONJCRI spokesperson explained that Olivia NewtonJohn would visit the Institute regularly and meet with researchers to hear about the progress being made and advocated strongly to support research projects at the ONJCRI.

“Her visits and messages of support would inject energy and enthusiasm into our research teams and was a constant source of inspiration to our staff and students,” the ONJCRI spokesperson said.

“Her enthusiasm for our research efforts and patient care was genuine and inspiring. It was a privilege to know Olivia, and we will continue our research efforts to make discoveries and achieve improvements in patient care that she was so passionate about.”

VIPER Taskforce arrest two in stolen car

VIPER Taskforce officers arrested two men in an allegedly stolen car in Melton on Saturday.

Police observed a Nissan Pulsar with obscured number plates travelling along Station Street about 5.45pm. The car pulled into a service station and officers took the opportunity to intercept the vehicle as the driver got out to pump petrol.

Checks on the car revealed that it was stolen, and the plates were false.

The driver, a 25-year-old man from Maddingley, was taken

Farmers left in the dark on powerline plan

“We’re demanding the Victorian government urgently clarify on what grounds farmers can appeal, how they can gain access to the materials needed to appeal and who they will appeal to. Regulatory oversight must be independent and transparent,” Ms Germano said.

“The future of farmers and communities along the hundreds of kilometres of new powerlines is incredibly unclear. We need to know whether the government has decided to steamroll through these projects and what that means.”

Ms Germano said despite numerous meetings with the Victorian Government, including as recently as this week, farmers and the community remained in a perilous position.

into custody along with the passenger.

Police searched the vehicle and allegedly located drugs, tools for theft and property suspected of being stolen. The 25-year-old was charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, possess drug of dependence, possess weapon and other charges.

He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Sunday.

His passenger was processed for outstanding bench warrants.

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has demanded the Victorian Government urgently clarify the rights of farmers set to be impacted by the huge expansion of Victoria’s electricity transmission infrastructure.

VFF President Emma Germano said despite the government’s offer of landholder payments for impacted landholders, farmers deserved the right to a fair compensation process, and the ability to have access to any documents that determine the transmission process as well as avenues to appeal transmission lines on their private property.

“The VFF has been calling on decision makers to prepare for the gradual and fair transition to renewable energy and infrastructure since 2019.”

“The reality that we’re now forced to choose between turning the lights on or enjoying produce from some of Victoria’s best agricultural regions is not good enough,” Ms Germano said.

The VFF will continue to seek further information from the Victorian Government regarding this issue.

For more information on the VFF's advocacy portfolio, visit vff.org.au

Fund our major projects and road infrastructure

Read more about this project on page 3.

Both the state and federal governments are busily pu�ng together their annual budgets, which will be finalised and handed down close to mid-year.

Council is using the opportunity to feed into both budgets, by advoca�ng strongly for our key priority projects.

An indoor pool to complete the Moorabool Aqua�c and Recrea�on Centre is s�ll at the top of the list, and with our growing popula�on and recent floods and storms, road infrastructure will also feature very heavily in our advocacy work.

Council regularly meets with state and federal representa�ves to put forward our projects, and we encourage the community to contact our

local Members of Parliament to lend your support for projects such as the pool.

Advocacy videos to highlight the community reasons behind some of our advocacy projects can be viewed on our website, along with our advocacy prospectus: moorabool.vic.gov.au/advocacy

Although we’re always looking forward with our advocacy planning, we also celebrate our advocacy successes, and there have been many over the past few years. Being able to secure grants and other funding for projects has resulted in many projects just being completed or currently under construc�on throughout the shire. A complete update on these projects is on pages 4 and 5.

Works

Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021

Thank you!

Courts including have been completed. Reserve are currently

Accessible parking permits

Calling local ar�sts and businesses –Council's Paste Ups Program is back!

7. You will receive your Accessible Parking Permit in the post or if you have opted to collect your permit from one of our Customer Service Centres – you will be notified via SMS when your permit is ready for collection.

All existing disability permits remain valid until their expiry date and permit holders are not required to do anything until it’s time to renew their existing permit.

Council has transitioned to the new Accessible Parking Permit (APP) scheme along with 79 other Victorian Councils.

The new scheme means that if you require a new permit, or need to renew or replace your existing permit, you will need to apply using the new application process.

In line with the new Accessible Parking Permit Scheme, Council has removed its $11 application fee, making it even more affordable for residents.

A�er the highly successful first paste ups program over summer 202122, Council is seeking expressions of interest from ar�sts and local businesses to par�cipate in the program in 2023. The Paste Ups Program installs artworks across the shire that reflect the unique iden��es of our townships and their communi�es. The program also works toward crea�ng public spaces that are unique and engaging and offer many opportuni�es to engage in arts and cultural ac�vi�es for the en�re community.

For more information, contact Council’s Community Safety

applicants. Preference will be given to ar�sts living in, working in or with significant connec�on to the Moorabool Shire Council area. Ar�sts residing outside the Shire are also eligible to apply. This opportunity is open to ar�sts over 18 years of age only.

For businesses:

How to apply

1. Start your self-assessment online application by visiting www.accessibleparking.vic.gov.au

Centre (MARC)

This year’s theme is ‘crea�ng moments of joy in everyday life’ and ar�sts interested in this opportunity must respond to this theme in their expression of interest. Applica�ons for ar�sts and businesses to host an artwork close on Sunday 5 March.

Community tree planting day

Council is excited to partner with Grow West to create a biolink with 4,000 trees!

2. You will then receive your application reference number via SMS

Moorabool Aquatic include: State and Federal game-changing sports and

For ar� sts:

3. Book an appointment with your GP or Occupational Therapist

4. Provide your application reference number to your GP or Occupational Therapist

The Grow West Annual Community Planting Day is on World Environment Day (Saturday 5 June 2021) at Kel Shields Flora Reserve, Bacchus Marsh St, Maddingley.

Expressions of interest applica�ons must include the ar�st's CV and examples of work. An ar�st’s fee of $500 is being offered to successful

5. Your GP or Occupational Therapist will complete the online medical assessment

6. You will receive a SMS advising that your application has been approved

Any registered businesses which may benefit from hos�ng a paste up are encouraged to apply. The site must be a brick or concrete wall in good condi�on and be in a prominent posi�on in the township to ensure high visibility of the work. If you do not own the building, wri�en permission from the building owner is required. Businesses across the shire and those in more regional/rural loca�ons are strongly encouraged to apply.

To receive further informa�on on either the ar�st or host-business opportunity, email arts@moorabool.vic.gov.au Apply online at moorabool.vic.gov.au/PUP

The day will run a bit differently to previous years, with volunteers being split into a morning session (9.30am12noon) and an afternoon session (1.30pm - 4pm). Volunteers can select their preference when registering. For more information and to register for the planting day visit www.growwest.com.au

Achievements and new ci�zens at Bacchus Marsh event

We welcomed 82 new ci�zens to the Moorabool community at the Australia Day Awards and Ci�zenship Ceremony on 26 January. Outstanding achievements and contribu�ons of community members and groups were also recognised with the shire’s Australia Day Awards honours.

Carnival; Mayor Award – Glenda and Jeff Jones. Cer�ficates of Achievement for outstanding contribu�ons were presented to:

During February and March, Council conducted community consultations which included a survey, quick question postcard, stakeholder sessions and workshops.

Ci�zen of the Year - Judy D’A�oma; Young Ci�zen of the Year – Noah Barlow; Community Event of the Year – Blackwood Woodchop & Easter

Detailed consultation will help inform Health and Wellbeing Plan

Council has completed community consultation on its Municipal Public Health Plan and is putting together a plan for the next four years that will aim to reduce barriers to preventative health measures, and empower individuals and communities to make positive decisions

Maddingley Early Years integrated, inclusive and services. It will offer care and children advocating for

Ophelia Fernando - Young Ci�zen of the Year and Bacchus Marsh Christmas Fes�val and Carols - Community Event of the Year. moorabool.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDay

Community Strengthening General Manager Sally Jones

Image credit: Superstellar, by Min Ray, 2021. Displayed as part of the 2021-22 Paste Ups Program

New Citizen: Suzie Prasad

Citizen of the Year: Judy D’Attoma and Mayor Cr Rod Ward

Works

Warriors of waste

Moorabool Regional Community Sports Hub

Council is pleased to share that Stage 1 of the Moorabool Regional Community Sports Hub is anticipated to be completed prior to June 2021. The following features are already completed:

Is your pool and/or spa registered?

Recycling refresher

Ballan Recreation Reserve

Yellow lidded recycling bins only accept:

Upgrades to Ballan Netball and Tennis Courts including the installation of 100Lux LED lights have been completed. Further upgrades to Ballan Recreation Reserve are currently in the planning stage.

Hard plastic bottles and containers (numbered 1-5)

• Bulk earthworks

On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. It is mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with the relevant council.

Dumped rubbish is a problem across the Moorabool Shire – costing Council more than $80,000 annually to clean up. Dumped items are unsightly and can cause environmental harm. The practice of dumping rubbish is illegal.

• A new BMX track

• A multipurpose oval/field

If a safety barrier is not compliant, it is the owner’s responsibility to make the barrier compliant.

Aluminium cans and foil (scrunched into a large ball)

Steel cans (including empty aerosol cans)

Glass bottles and jars

• A new equestrian cross-country course

Exis�ng swimming pools and spas are now required to be registered with new pools or spas required to be registered within 30 days of receiving a cer�ficate of final inspec�on. You must register swimming pools or spas that are capable of holding a water depth greater than 30cm. This includes:

• The establishment of dressage arenas

• A new sports pavilion

• New cricket practice nets

• A new playground

Eight months ago, Council was lucky enough to secure its first Litter and Graffiti Crew through the Working for Victoria initiative. This Victorian Government program has helped many jobseekers gain employment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pre-planning for Stage 2 and 3 is currently in progress with construction subject to funding.

• in-ground and above ground pools and spas

• inflatable pools

• relocatable pools that have been erected for three or more days

• indoor pools and spa pools

Gerard and Mohammed, Council’s Warriors of Waste, have collected more than 400 piles of dumped rubbish across the Shire since August last year. Items that have been cleaned up include bags of garbage, cardboard, timber, furniture, mattresses, electronic items and tyres. Many items that have been dumped could have been recycled for free at any one of Moorabool’s three transfer stations.

• children’s paddling and wading pools

• spas, jacuzzis, hot tubs and swim spas (including portable spas)

Owners are also required to have their safety barriers inspected and to lodge a cer�ficate of barrier compliance with their council once the swimming pool or spa are registered.

Cardboard (not waxed) and paper

Pools and spas constructed on or a�er 1 November 2020

It’s important to recycle right – it ensures our recycling service charges remain reasonable and valuable resources are kept in circulation. Remember: if in doubt leave it out!

Your first cer�ficate of barrier compliance must be lodged within 30 days of the date of issue of the cer�ficate. This cer�ficate must accompany your applica�on for registra�on.

Transfer stations – Drop off recyclables for free

Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC)

Your next cer�ficate of compliance is due four years a�er registra�on. Check with your council for exact dates.

Located on Taverner Street, the planned Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) will include:

To register your pool or spa visit Councils website: moorabool.vic.gov.au/pools-and-spas

• 4-court indoor sports stadium

Kerbside recyclables (paper, cardboard, glass bottles/jars, steel, aluminium and hard plastic packaging) and electronic waste can be dropped off at any of our three Transfer Stations at Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Mount Egerton, for free recycling. Transfer Stations are facilities designed to recover valuable materials and to help us use landfill as a last resort.

• Indoor aquatic centre

Deadlines for inspec�on and lodgement of a cer�ficate of barrier compliance for pools and spas constructed:

• Regional bowls facility

• On or before 30 June 1994 by 1 June 2022 (now overdue)

• 1 July 1994 to 30 April 2010 by 1 June 2023

1m3 hard waste drop off at Moorabool Transfer Stations

• 1 May 2010 to 31 October 2020 by 1 June 2024

Council is seeking to partner with the State and Federal Governments to make this game-changing sports and recreation precinct a reality.

Think about how you can save time and effort by sorting your load before you visit. Keep recyclables separate from any other materials you may be dropping off and make sure you’ve covered your trailer so nothing flies off!

Residents of general-rated properties (residential properties with an occupancy permit) may drop off 1m3 of hard waste at a Moorabool Shire Transfer Station at no cost

1m3 hard waste drop off at Moorabool Transfer Sta�ons

Valid until 30 June 2023.

Residents of general-rated proper�es (residen�al proper�es with an occupancy permit) may drop off 1m3 of hard waste at a Moorabool Shire Transfer Sta�on at no cost. Valid un�l 30 June 2023.

How does it work?

1. Check property eligibility on your rates notice (see below)

How does it work?

Accepted items

✔ Broken furniture

Not accepted

✘ Ma�resses, tyres, gas bo�les

2. Take accepted hard waste and your rates notice to a Moorabool Transfer Station

drop off at Moorabool Transfer Stations

1. Check property eligibility on your rates no�ce (see below)

3. Show your rates notice (property number only) to the attendant 4. Your property will be marked off the list

Aqualink

✔ Damaged household items: crockery, toys, spor�ng equipment etc.

2. Take accepted hard waste and your rates no�ce to a Moorabool Transfer Sta�on

✘ Asbestos & hazardous materials, paint

✘ Industrial, commercial material

5. Drop off your waste

properties (residential properties with an occupancy permit) may at a Moorabool Shire Transfer Station at no cost

3. Show your rates no�ce (property number only) to the a�endant

4. Your property will be marked off the list

The 1m3 allocation must be used in a single visit. Loads exceeding 1m 3 will be charged accordingly.

5. Drop off your waste

eligibility on your rates notice (see below) waste and your rates notice to a Moorabool Transfer Station (property number only) to the attendant marked off the list

Eligible properties , excerpt from rates notice :

Council is excited to receive announcements from the Federal and State Governments confirming funding for strategic cycle corridor upgrades, including the Aqualink Two Rivers Linear Park. The Aqualink project has been a long-term strategic vision for Moorabool Shire Council and the local community. Aqualink will connect the Lederderg River and Werribee River corridors with a 4.5-kilometre shared path.

✔ Household garbage, polystyrene and greenwaste

West Maddingley Early Years Hub

✘ Liquids, chemicals, paint, cooking oil

used in a single visit be charged accordingly.

Moorabool’s Litter and Graffiti Crew have been brainstorming with the Community Safety Team to combat dumped rubbish. They have been mapping and monitoring common dumping grounds and are exploring the idea of installing surveillance cameras to catch people in the act.

from rates notice : Not accepted items: crockery, equipment etc.

Have your say here:

www.moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/aqualink

Keep an eye on Moorabool’s Facebook page as we’ll soon be calling for community feedback on our new Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy. The new strategy is currently in development and exploring opportunities for hard waste, organic waste and much, much more.

Accepted items

Please report dumped rubbish and litter by calling 5366 7100.

✓ Broken furniture

✓ Damaged h ousehold items: crockery, toys, sporting equipment etc.

x Mattresses, tyres, gas bottles

x Asbestos & hazardous materials , paint

✓ Household garbage , polystyrene and greenwaste

x Industrial, commercial material

✘ Bricks, concrete, rocks, clay, sand, soil

The 1m3 alloca�on must be used in a single visit. Loads exceeding 1m3 will be charged accordingly.

The proposed development of West Maddingley Early Years and Community Hub will provide integrated, inclusive and collaborative integrated early years services. It will offer access to high quality health, education, care and children and family services. Council is currently advocating for funding to turn these plans into a reality.

Remember: many items (such as e-waste, whitegoods and scrap metal etc) are accepted at the Transfer Sta�ons and recycled at no cost.

Tenants of rental proper�es must gain permission from their landlord or real estate agent first.

Social housing tenants may drop off hard waste by showing iden�fica�on with their address. Those physically unable to drop off material may have a friend or rela�ve do so on their behalf.

Council’s Transfer Sta�on page covers Frequently Asked Ques�ons, Transfer Sta�on loca�ons and opera�onal hours.

x Mattresses, tyres, gas bottles

x Asbestos & hazardous materials , paint

x Industrial, commercial material

x Liquids, chemicals, paint, cooking oil

x Bricks, concrete, rocks, clay, sand, soil

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter-Autumn 2021

Community

Community

Courts including have been completed. Reserve are currently

Works and Recreation Centre

Accessible parking permits

Moorabuild: Despite the rain, the build con�nues

7. You will receive your Accessible Parking Permit in the post or if you have opted to collect your permit from one of our Customer Service Centres – you will be notified via SMS when your permit is ready for collection.

It’s been a long, wet winter but that hasn’t stopped progress on some of the major projects going on across our shire. Some of our large projects are really taking shape and some are very close to comple�on.

Council has transitioned to the new Accessible Parking Permit (APP) scheme along with 79 other Victorian Councils.

Bacchus Marsh Indoor Stadium

Facility (for community

The new scheme means that if you require a new permit, or need to renew or replace your existing permit, you will need to apply using the new application process.

$3.5 million for aspects (just announced as

Stimulus

All existing disability permits remain valid until their expiry date and permit holders are not required to do anything until it’s time to renew their existing permit.

For more information, contact Council’s Community Safety Team on 5366 7100.

Get excited if you’re planning to take up basketball, netball, volleyball, squash or badminton next year: the Bacchus Marsh Indoor stadium, part of the Moorabool Aqua�c and Recrea�on (MARC) project in Taverner St, is tracking along nicely.

The expected comple�on date for the stadium is August 2023 and will have four mul�-use courts, spectator sea�ng, a func�on room and

In line with the new Accessible Parking Permit Scheme, Council has removed its $11 application fee, making it even more affordable for residents.

How to apply

1. Start your self-assessment online application by visiting www.accessibleparking.vic.gov.au

Centre (MARC)

Racecourse and oval and lighting, all-abilities playground and and lighting at Recreation Reserve.

2. You will then receive your application reference number via SMS

Moorabool Aquatic include: State and Federal game-changing sports and

3. Book an appointment with your GP or Occupational Therapist

4. Provide your application reference number to your GP or Occupational Therapist

5. Your GP or Occupational Therapist will complete the online medical assessment

Loan Scheme indoor stadium for Centre. (LSIF) stadium for Centre. court netball surface Reserve.

6. You will receive a SMS advising that your application has been approved

Darley Park Pavilion

We’re ge�ng close to comple�on of the new Darley Park Community and Sports Centre!

The pavilion has been funded by Council ($1.1 million), the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund ($2.5 million) and Darley Football Netball Club and Darley Junior FNC ($481,000). Works to be completed in recent months include the comple�on of the roof and external cladding, the installa�on of window frames and windows, the installa�on of services and the comple�on of plastering.

Detailed consultation will help inform Health and Wellbeing Plan

Community tree planting day

Council is excited to partner with Grow West to create a biolink with 4,000 trees!

The Grow West Annual Community Planting Day is on World Environment Day (Saturday 5 June 2021) at Kel Shields Flora Reserve, Bacchus Marsh St, Maddingley.

player and public ameni�es. The project cost is $16.6 million, funded by Council and the State Government.

Progress since the last edi�on, includes the installa�on of the roof, the installa�on of services to change rooms and court area, subfloor framing for the court area and the installa�on of services to the car park.

The day will run a bit differently to previous years, with volunteers being split into a morning session (9.30am12noon) and an afternoon session (1.30pm - 4pm). Volunteers can select their preference when registering. For more information and to register for the planting day visit www.growwest.com.au

To complement the stadium, rehabilita�on work will be done on Taverner St, with on-street parking and shared paths. This work is funded through Council’s 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program.

During February and March, Council conducted community consultations which included a survey, quick question postcard, stakeholder sessions and workshops.

Community Strengthening General Manager Sally Jones said 2020/21 had been challenging and had impacted on people’s health and wellbeing.

support from other funding. across all local realistic about what the outcome of to other levels of projects,” Mr Madden

Maddingley Early Years integrated, inclusive and services. It will offer care and children advocating for

The Pavilion is due for comple�on at the end of March 2023.

Council has completed community consultation on its Municipal Public Health Plan and is putting together a plan for the next four years that will aim to reduce barriers to preventative health measures, and empower individuals and communities to make positive decisions about their health.

“Health issues including family violence, food insecurity, and mental health are emerging more strongly in the data we are seeing in Victoria and locally,” Ms Jones said.

“Council has the ability to support a number of actions, but it is through a broader community focus and working with other organisations that we are able to achieve a greater impact.

Racecourse Recrea� on Reserve – Stage Two

“We are currently looking at the data, and survey responses, as we progress into the next stage of workshops with our Health and Wellbeing Committee and other stakeholders. We will be identifying health outcomes we can work towards, opportunities to strengthen existing activities and actions, gaps and opportunities, and ways that we can work together with stakeholders and partners to improve health and wellbeing within our community.”

The second stage of the redevelopment at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recrea�on Reserve involves the construc�on of a new entry road, car parking, two grass ovals with oval ligh�ng, mul�-purpose hardcourts and landscaping.

The project has been impacted significantly by the unseasonal rainfall in Bacchus Marsh and across the State, with wet weather delaying works onsite and reducing the amount of material coming from quarries across the State.

We don’t have a set comple�on date for the ovals, but will keep the community informed via Moorabool Ma�ers, our website and our Facebook page.

Moorabuild

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Newsletter-Autumn 2021 5

Commi�ee Mee�ng

Accessible parking permits

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng

7. You will receive your Accessible Parking Permit in the post or if you have opted to collect your permit from one of our Customer Service Centres – you will be notified via SMS when your permit is ready for collection.

Moorabool Shire Community Grants open March 2023!

All existing disability permits remain valid until their expiry date and permit holders are not required to do anything until it’s time to renew their existing permit.

For more information, contact Council’s Community Safety

Council’s Community Grants Program is open to local non-profit organisa�ons between 1-31 March 2023. The program offers over $270,000 annually, to assist non-profit organisa�ons deliver projects benefi�ng the Moorabool community. A�end a drop in session to discuss your project idea in person:

• Monday 6 March from 8:30am to 5pm at the Ballan Council Offices

Community tree planting day

• Thursday 9 March from 8:30am to 5pm at the Lerderderg Library

Council is excited to partner with Grow West to create a

The Grow West Annual Community Planting Day is on World Environment Day (Saturday 5 June 2021) at Kel Shields Flora Reserve, Bacchus Marsh St, Maddingley.

Please note, there may be wait �mes at the drop in sessions and bookings are encouraged via the website. For more informa�on on the funding streams available, eligibility requirements or to reserve a drop in session �me, scan the QR code below or visit Community Grants | Moorabool Shire Council.

The day will run a bit differently to previous years, with volunteers being split into a morning session (9.30am12noon) and an afternoon session (1.30pm - 4pm). Volunteers can select their preference when registering. For more information and to register for the planting day visit www.growwest.com.au

Contact Council’s Community Development Team to discuss your project idea and how it can be funded via phone - 5366 7100

Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council

Detailed consultation will help inform Health and Wellbeing Plan

Council has completed community consultation on its Municipal Public Health Plan and is putting together a plan for the next four years that will aim to reduce barriers to preventative health measures, and empower individuals and communities to make positive decisions about their health.

Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021

During February and March, Council conducted community consultations which included a survey, quick question postcard, stakeholder sessions and workshops.

6 MARCH 2023 Registrations open.

Community Strengthening General Manager Sally Jones said 2020/21 had been challenging and had impacted on people’s health and wellbeing.

23 JUNE 2023 Registrations for first round offers close.

“Health issues including family violence, food insecurity, and mental health are emerging more strongly in the data we are seeing in Victoria and locally,” Ms Jones said.

JULY 2023 First round offers emailed.

“Council has the ability to support a number of actions, but it is through a broader community focus and working with other organisations that we are able to achieve a greater impact.

25 AUGUST 2023 Registrations for second round offers close.

SEPTEMBER 2023 Second round offers emailed. Kindergartens receive admission details for all accepted places from Council.

FROM OCTOBER 2023 Families receive enrolment information from their accepted kindergarten.

“We are currently looking at the data, and survey responses, as we progress into the next stage of workshops with our Health and Wellbeing Committee and other stakeholders. We will be identifying health outcomes we can work towards, opportunities to strengthen existing activities and actions, gaps and opportunities, and ways that we can work together with stakeholders and partners to improve health and wellbeing within our community.”

moorabool.vic.gov.au

Community

Have Your Say:

Grants recently applied for are:

$7.5 million for the Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre

$2 million for Regional Bowling Club Facility (for community accessible components of the facility); $3.5 million for aspects of the West Maddingley Early Years Hub (just announced as

$3.5 million for Stage 2 of Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve, including AFL/cricket oval and lighting, 2 netball courts, 2 tennis courts, all-abilities playground and

$10 million for Stage 1 delivery of an indoor stadium for

$150k to deliver a combination of hard court netball surface

“We can’t build these projects without support from other

government areas, so we have to be realistic about what we will receive in funding. No matter what the outcome of these grants, we will continue to advocate to other levels of government to fund these important projects,” Mr Madden

Your Council

EAST MOORABOOL WARD

WEST MOORABOOL WARD

Cr Rod Ward

Cr Tom Sullivan

Mayor

Mayor

Phone: 0417 478 139

Phone: 0418 323 221

Email: rward@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Email: tsullivan@moorabool.vic.gov.au

WOODLANDS WARD

EAST MOORABOOL WARD

Cr Ally Munari

Deputy Mayor

Cr Rod Ward Deputy Mayor

Phone: 0428 116 001

Phone: 0417 478 139

Email: amunari@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Email: rward@moorabool.vic.gov.au

CENTRAL WARD

CENTRAL WARD

Cr Paul Tatchell

Cr Paul Tatchell

Phone: 0407 108 025

Phone: 0407 108 025

Email: ptatchell@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Email: ptatchell@moorabool.vic.gov.au

EAST MOORABOOL WARD

EAST MOORABOOL WARD

Cr Moira Berry

Refer to Council’s website for a full list of 2021 Council meeting dates and times: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au

Ordinary Meetings of Council dates: (commencing at 6.00 pm – venue to be advised)

Cr Moira Berry

Phone: 0418 691 529

Phone: 0418 691 529

Email: mberry@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Email: mberry@moorabool.vic.gov.au

EAST MOORABOOL WARD

EAST MOORABOOL WARD

Cr David Edwards

Cr Tonia Dudzik

Phone: 0435 326 370

Phone: 0407 014 489

Email: dedwards@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Email: tdudzik@moorabool.vic.gov.au

EAST MOORABOOL WARD

Cr Tonia Dudzik

EAST MOORABOOL WARD

Cr David Edwards

Phone: 0407 014 489

Email: tdudzik@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Phone: 0435 326 370

Email: dedwards@moorabool.vic.gov.au

WEST MOORABOOL WARD

Cr Tom Sullivan

WOODLANDS WARD

Phone: 0418 323 221

Cr Ally Munari

Email: tsullivan@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Phone: 0428 116 001

Email: amunari@moorabool.vic.gov.au

IMPORTANT NOTES TO READERS

Moorabool Ma�ers is Moorabool Shire Council’s official community newsle�er, promo�ng events, ac�vi�es, projects and issues in our Shire. This publica�on is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improve communica�on and consulta�on with residents.

IMPORTANT NOTES TO READERS

It is published four �mes a year and delivered to residents through The Moorabool News newspaper.

Every effort is made to ensure informa�on included in Moorabool Ma�ers is accurate at the �me of publishing but may be subject to change. Readers are encouraged to contact Council or organisa�ons listed in the newsle�er for specific informa�on.

Moorabool Matters is Moorabool Shire Council’s official community newsletter, promoting events, activities, projects and issues in our Shire.

If you have any ques�ons or comments about Moorabool Ma�ers, please contact the Media and Marke�ng Officer at Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100 or email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

This publication is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improve communication and consultation with residents.

It is published four times a year and delivered to residents through The Moorabool News newspaper.

Every effort is made to ensure information included in Moorabool Matters is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change. Readers are encouraged to contact Council or organisations listed in the newsletter for specific information.

If you have any questions or comments about Moor abool Matters, please contact the Media and Marketing Officer at Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100 or email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Win clinches Aurora Australis

By Michael Howard (HRV)

Just Believe’s outstanding Aurora Australis series was capped in fittingly winning style at Tabcorp Park Melton, gifting reinsman Bailey McDonough a maiden Group 1 and his big band of connections another mighty thrill last Saturday night.

The Larajay Farms gelding produced a seventh win in his last nine starts in capturing the TAB Australian Trotting Grand Prix, a $100,000 Group 1 triumph for Myrniong trainer Jess Tubbs that added to his E B Cochran and Great Southern Star successes and made him a runaway winner of the rich Victorian series.

“He’s absolutely thriving off the work and what he does at home and it obviously shows on the race track,” McDonough said.

Just Believe was in command throughout the 2240-metre affair, despite Majestic Man pressing throughout a brisk 43.7-second lead time and with major danger Im Ready Jet lying in wait on his back.

While the Kiwi tired the latter was ever present, with Nathan Jack setting Im Ready Jet free off the final turn to challenge

Just Believe in the run to the line.

The leader showed his customary fight to hold off the challenge and win by two metres, an important margin given Just Believe appeared to drift into his rival’s path in the run to the line that likely contributed to Im Ready Jet racing roughly late.

“He was on one rein quite bad,” McDonough said. “He does tend to do that, he slid up the track a little bit.

“It was real tight between me and Nathan, but I don’t think with the final margin that he was ever going to get me, so I think that’s why they kept the placings.”

It was great relief for McDonough, with his first Group 1 triumph coming in his 20th start at the level that had previously yielded six placings.

“It feels absolutely unreal, the faith that Jess and Greg and all the owners have put into me to drive this horse tonight, it’s an unreal feeling and to get the job done is next level,” he said.

“When they were doing the replay I was a little bit nervous, but I was a little bit overwhelmed to be honest with the whole thing.”

The win elevated Just Believe’s Aurora Australis total to 31 points for the eight-leg series, having produced three wins, a

Big V blitz in NSW

By Michael Howard (HRV)

Victoria’s assault on the $1 million Garrards Miracle Mile swelled to five with Emma Stewart’s pair Honolua Bay and Hurricane Harley securing starts alongside stablemates Mach Dan and Captain Ravishing.

Last Saturday night at Menangle (NSW)

Expensive Ego finished second in the Allied Express Sprint to a brilliant Honolua Bay to also clinch a start, while Spirit Of St Louis won the Schweppes Sprint ahead of secondplaced Hurricane Harley to earn their tickets. Braeview Kelly won a wildcard after scoring in the Pryde’s EasiFeed Queen Elizabeth II Mile, while the other wildcard placing went to Stewart's exciting four-year-old Captain Ravishing, who is set for a rematch with Andy Gath’s Chariots Of Fire winner Catch A Wave.

The results set the stage for a thrilling Grand

Circuit final this Saturday.

Gath joined TrotsVision coverage to speak to Catch A Wave’s chances, with the four-yearold confirming his freakish talent in last Saturday’s outstanding win over Captain Ravishing that got tongues wagging.

“We’ve raced him once and beat him once, that doesn’t mean we’ll beat him again, hopefully we’ll have plenty of clashes going forward,” Gath said.

“(Starting in a Miracle Mile is) probably something I never thought about. It’s such an iconic race and such an honour to have a runner in it.

“I’ve only ever had one horse in it – Hearts Legend – and that was probably 20-odd years ago. It shows how hard it is to get into.

“To have a horse who actually has a live chance of winning, which I think he has, is pretty amazing. It all comes to barrier draw, but he’s definitely got a live chance.”

second and a third from his five starts. It’s a prestigious victory that carries a $50,000 bonus for his loyal group of owners. He finished 11 points clear of Im Ready Jet, with Aldebaran Zeus (17 points), Plymouth Chubb (16 points) and Majestic Man (16 points) other outstanding performers across the series, which kicked off with the January 7 Maori Mile.

Harness Highlights

By Len Baker

An impressive winner at Cranbourne on Tuesday 21 February was 7Y0 Repeat LoveMicro Chip mare Petite Love, in the 2110 metre Graham Quarries Trotters Handicap, for Gordon trainer Tim McGuigan. Driven by son Darby, Petite Love was a trifle slow to begin from barrier two settling four back along the markers as Madena Bay led from barrier three. Coming away from the inside approaching the bell to race exposed. Petite

Love raced to the front prior to the final bend to score by 9.8 metres from Homonym (one/ one) and Meaghan (three pegs) who was 3.6 metres away third. The mile rate 2-05.4.

At Ballarat Friday (25 February), Parwan owner/trainer Paul Parsons was successful with handy 5Y0 Bettors Delight-Naevia mare Kendys Butterfly, taking the Coca Cola Vicbred Pace over 1710 metres in a mile rate of

1-57.9. Driven as usual by Hamilton’s Jackie Barker, Kendys Butterfly starting inside the second line enjoyed a cosy trip trailing the pole line leader Shaded, a last start winner on the track. Angling three wide around the leaders on turning, Kendys Butterfly sprinted brilliantly to record a 1.4 metre victory over Shardonant (one/one) which joined Shaded approaching the home turn. Shaded held third a neck away.

Graham Quarries Trotters Handicap

Tuesday 21 February 2023, Cranbourne

1st – 2. Petite Love

D: Darby McGuigan T: T H McGuigan

2nd – 5. Homonym

D: Emmett Brosnan T: E Brosnan, R J Brosnan

3rd – 1. Meghan

D: Austin Mifsud T: B A Lilley

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BIRD CAGE Large, suitable for cockatoos, $70. Ph: 0423 327 040

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BOOTS Size 8, Black, only worn once, EC $20 Phone 0432 973 539

BRICKS secondhand (mixed colours) approx. 100 FREE Pick up

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Tabcorp Park Melton has proven a happy hunting ground for Just Believe and his Myrniong trainer Jess Tubbs. Photo –Stuart McCormick

Ba an Lions

Dates: Mar 4, Apr 1 Fluro for Neuro, May 6, June 3 Inglis Street (Main Street), Ballan

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Dates: 2nd Saturday of every month 9am - 1pm • 73 Inglis st, Ballan

Fresh local produce, wine, bread, homemade products and plants. The gold coin entry donations going back into our community.

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Packaged liquor licence application:

I/We Dane Gosper and Nina Roxburgh applied to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation on 22/02/2023 for the granting of a packaged liquor licence at/to Half Pace General Store, 65 Main Road Mount Egerton, 3352 VIC. Any person may object to the grant of this application on the grounds that: • it would detract from, or be detrimental to, the amenity of the area in which the premises are situated, and/or

Letter to the editor:

We at the Rowsley Landcare Group would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped control the grass fire that started at a Glenmore Road Power Pole on Friday 17 February. In extremely challenging conditions, the swift response from the Rowsley CFA, along with many community members and volunteers slowed the rapid spread of the fire. It was humbling to see over 60 trucks from CFA groups all over the state arrive in such a short time. Our emergency services, Parks workers, and other volunteer crews worked together seamlessly. Without the support of the water bombing helicopters, the fire would certainly have burnt through the White Elephant reserve, into many Ingliston properties and the Werribee Gorge State Park. And a special mention to the folks at the Lady Northcote YMCA Camp for feeding over 200 people on the Friday night. We are very lucky to have such a strong community, and so many expert volunteers.

• it would be conducive to or encourage the misuse or abuse of alcohol.

An objection must state the reasons for the objection. All objections are treated as public documents. Objections must be made in writing to: Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation GPO Box 1988 Melbourne VIC 3001 Objections must be made no later than 30 days after the date of this notice.

Rowsley Landcare Group, Inc.

THANK YOU.

ROWSLEY LANDCARE GROUP

ROWSLEY LANDCARE GROUP

ROWSLEY LANDCARE GROUP

A Huge Thank you!

The Rowsley Landcare Group would like to express sincere thanks to everyone involved in the CFA, Parks, Emergency Services and volunteers from both near and far. The amazing job, timely response and actions both on the ground and in the air prevented a major catastrophe in our valley and beyond

The Rowsley Landcare Group would like to express sincere thanks to everyone involved in the CFA, Parks, Emergency Services and volunteers from both near and far. The amazing job, timely response and actions both on the ground and in the air prevented a major catastrophe in our valley and beyond.

DEATH NOTICE

GILLESPIE –Irwin Walter

17.09.1958 – 15.02.2023

Ph:

APC Notice

1. Obligation to publish – Designated Resolution 5

5. Publication of notices about the Council

Loving father of Lisa, Mellissa and Andrew. Loving father-in-law of Josh and Shari. Adored Pop of Cooper, Addison and Sadie, and Granddad of James, Scout and Alice.

‘Irky’ was the much loved larrikin of Bacchus Marsh, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

OFF ROAD CAMPER TRAILER hard floor drop down by winch 1 person operation. Built Nov 2021, 100lt water tank plumbed, pull out 4 burner stove. Electric brake control. Rego till April 2024.

Gas bottles new, fuel drums new, comes with full length annex. 5100mm x 1800mm x 1400mm high. $15,500 neg. Wayne 0458 668 685

FUNERAL NOTICE

(1) Each publisher must publish a notice about the Council in each print publication it controls and on each website it controls.

MORGAN-

The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Beryl Joyce Morgan will be held at Michael Crawford Funerals Chapel, 226 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh on FRIDAY (March 3, 2023) commencing at 1.30pm

(2) The content and format of the notice will be as determined from time to time by the Council. The notice is to be published in a prominent position on the same page as letters to the editor or the home page of a website, or in such other position as is agreed with the Executive Director of the Council.

In accordance with the Family’s wishes if you could please wear a splash of colour it would be appreciated.

2. Form and content determined by the Council – Council decision

A Private Cremation Will Follow The Service for Beryl will be live streamed and available to view on our website: : michaelcrawfordfunerals.com.au (Select –Funeral Notices)

[Name of publication] is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach the newspaper itself or contact the Council by email (info@presscouncil.org.au) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see http://www.presscouncil.org.au.

Bacchus Marsh Ph 5367 6733 michaelcrawfordfunerals.com.au

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MORGAN – Beryl Joyce

23.03.1928 – 23.02.2023

Passed away peacefully at Providence Bacchus Marsh Beloved Wife of Clive (dec)

Loving Mother of Michelle and Glenn. Fond Mother-in-law of Robyn and Frank. Devoted Grandmother to Daniel and Ashlee. Cherished Great Nan to Riley, Jordyn, Paige (dec), Lexi and Jaxon.

You are not gone, for you are in our hearts forever.

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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

Little Athletics returned to Saturday morning competition at Masons Lane Reserve, where athletes were greeted with an unfamiliar tail wind on the front straight.

Many PBs were recorded on the track but the standout performance for the meet came from Under 10 athlete, Skyla Berryman who was sensational in the Girls 100m sprint, breaking a 52 year old Centre record. Skyla ran an impressive 14.62 seconds breaking the previous record of 14.80, set in the 1970/71 season by Melissa Gage.

After winning the 70m, 100m and 200m at the recent Region Carnival, and with a couple of weeks of training under her belt, Skyla will be looking at a top three placing at the upcoming State Champs.

BMLAC PB Stars of the Week were awarded to Blaithe Fletcher, Hayden Tung and Phoenix Dart – recording the maximum PBs in all their events.

During the week Little Athletics Victoria released progressions for the State Track & Field Championships to be held at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th March. The following 18 athletes will now represent the Centre:

Halo Arahanga (U11) High Jump, Long Jump

Mya Berryman (U9) 70m, 100m, 200m

Skyla Berryman (U10) 70m, 100m, 200m

Anni Clarke (U10) Discus

Mackenzie Estlick (U15) Discus, 100m, 200m, High Jump, Long Jump

Alexis Farrell (U10) Shot Put, 200m, 800m

Nyah Halfhide (U9) 200m

Emilia Ibrahim (U9) 800m

Nicholas Ibrahim (U14) Javelin

Danielle Ide (U17) 300m Hurdles

Nicholas Ide (U14) 200m Hurdles, 90m Hurdles, Triple Jump

Alex Lloyd (U15) High Jump

Nicholas Mai (U13) 200m Hurdles, 80m Hurdles, Triple Jump

Eni Olaitan (U9) 70m, 100m, 200m

Bridie Shanahan (U17) Discus, Shot Put, Javelin, Triple Jump

Keria Stapleton (U13) Discus

Emma Stewart (U16) Discus, Shot Put, Javelin, Long Jump, 90m Hurdles

Sam White (U16) 400m, 800m, 1500m, Javelin

This Saturday, prior to competition commencing, the Centre invites all athletes, parents, siblings and friends to participate in walking a lap of the running track for a Gold coin donation. Money raised will go to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Ballan Brumbies Basketball

With the chance to jump back into the top four, Ballan Brumbies Under 14 D Boys faced a tough task against top of the table Drummo Dragons.

Ballan started red hot, racing out to an 8-0 lead through strong work inside from Lucas Cardona and a lovely floater from Kris Seketa.

Playing his first game since the Christmas break, centre Eamon Grigg was assigned the task of putting the clamps of Drummo star Shaurya Rathi which, with some help from the Excellent Isaac Healey, he did well.

After a sweet three pointer from Hunter Cooper and a pair of Healey jump shots, Ballan led comfortably 15-2, Brumbies looking well in control.

However, as is this team’s wont, Ballan's intensity inexplicably collapsed as Drummo came roaring back into the match on the back of strong play from Rathi and tricky lefty Max Crough. Dragons cut the lead to just seven, Ballan leading 18-11 at the half.

After a brief resurgence saw Healey again connect and the unusually ineffective Foster Trinder get quick buckets,

W/e Saturday 25 February

Drummo again surged, their nine unanswered points cutting Ballan's lead to just two with 10 minutes to play. At a timeout, the Brumbies boys were urged to rediscover their fire, especially at the defensive end. The five player unit of Grigg, Healey, Trinder, Khulan Morris and Zack Harrison stepped up, turning the match back in Ballan's favour. Harrison, who was seemingly everywhere defensively, started things rolling by creating turnovers on consecutive possessions; Healey and Morris scoring form the resulting fast breaks. Trinder then snapped out of his funk, slicing through the Dragons defense and skying for huge offensive rebounds to put more points on the board.

As it turned out, Brumbies held Drummo scoreless for the remainder of the match which saw them run out winners over the ladder leaders, 29-20. The match, though, was much closer than that.

The win sees Ballan move into the top four with just two rounds remaining before finals.

RESULTS

Under 10 Boys

Ballan D 18 lost Drummo Dragons 34

Under 12 Boys

W/e Saturday 18 February

Ballan Brumbies basketball action saw the U12 girls, sitting in 2nd on the ladder, take on 3rd place Saints Mystics. With Ballan still a possibility of finishing the regular season on top of the table, a win here was imperative and coach Heath Cooper had his girls firing from the jump.

Ballan scored the first eight points of the contest, Victoria Taylor responsible for six of those and debutant Kaylee Stancliffe, set up by the improving Emma Karimi, the other two. The match threatened to blow up midway through the half when diminutive Brumbies guard Grace Monterosso got caught up in an altercation with Saint Emmi Nairn, though the referee quickly had them sort out their differences (somewhat amicably).

Saints eventually got on the board through Ava Vallanceimpressive all game - but quick baskets to Millie Grech and Brandi Mulgrew - who literally danced back down the court in celebration - saw Brumbies take a comfortable 12-2 lead into half time.

The second half was a much tighter affair as Saints belatedly found their rhythm. A pair of buckets by Emma Brown and another from Vallance had Saints right back in the contest before Mulgrew and Stancliffe scored to steady the ship for Ballan.

The match started to become a defensive struggle as neither team could find the basket. Taylor eventually broke the scoreless run after rebounding an Esther Seketa miss with Grech quickly adding another two points as Ballan got back in the groove to pull away to a commanding 26-12 win that should

secure 2nd place in the ladder, at least, with four rounds to play before finals.

RESULTS

Under 10 Boys

Ballan D 18 lost Drummo Dragons 25

Ballan B 17 lost Celtic Tigers 20

Under 12 Boys

Ballan E 24 def Phoenix Gladiators 11

Ballan C 28 def Saints Wizards 20

Under 12 Girls

Ballan 26 def Saints Mystics 12

Under 14 Boys

Ballan F White 29 def Drummo Dragons 20

Ballan F Blue 20 lost Phoenix Razorbacks 21

Ballan D 32 def Wildcats 19

Ballan C 40 def Sovereign Knights 27

Under 14 Girls

Ballan D 27 def Saints Rangers 14

Ballan B 23 def Wildcats 14

Under 16 Boys

Ballan G White 15 lost Phoenix Rollers 41

Ballan G Blue 8 lost Phoenix Rush 57

Ballan E 29 lost Phoenix Mavericks 30

Under 19 Boys

Ballan H 28 lost Saints Jets 58

Ballan E 49 def Saints Pirates 25

Ballan D 28 def Sovereign Knights 21

Under 19 Girls

Ballan 21 def Phoenix Sky 13

Ballan E 25 def Wildcats 9

Ballan C 60 def Celtic Tigers 22

Under 12 Girls

Ballan 31 def Wildcats 8

Under 14 Boys

Ballan F White 25 drew Saints Taipans 25

Ballan F Blue 21 lost Drummo Dragons 30

Ballan D 29 def Drummo Dragons 20

Ballan C 53 def Excies Acmy 30

Under 14 Girls

Ballan D 21 def Excies Acmy 13

Ballan B 22 lost Excies Acmy 29

Under 16 Boys

Ballan G White 15 lost Phoenix Rush 42

Ballan G Blue 1 lost Sovereign Knights 64

Ballan E 41 lost Sovereign Knights 48

Ballan C 38 lost Drummo Dragons 56

Under 19 Boys

Ballan E 66 def Phoenix Chargers 36

Under 19 Girls

Ballan 39 def Saints Panthers 29

Ballan Golf Club

Results - W/e Saturday 25 February

Wednesday – Stableford

Winner - Hugh Miller (19) 43 points.

R/up - Les Martin (17) 41 points.

NTPs - 12th Don Wickson, 15th Kev Lockman. Magpie - 14th Jimmy Walsh.

Saturday – Stableford

Jack Papworth 4BBB Semi Finals.

1st - Peter Clifford & Stuart Miller 48 points.

2nd - Vic Buttigieg & Greg McAloon 47 points.

3rd - Kev Lockman & Les Martin 45 points on c/b.

4th - Frank Raffaele & Thomas Paarhammer 45 points.

NTPs - 12th & 15th Thomas Paarhammer

Magpies - 14th & 18th Kev Lockman.

SEMI FINALS - to be played 22 April

Peter Clifford & Stuart Miller v Frank Raffaele & Thomas Paarhammer.

Vic Buttigieg & Greg McAloon v Kev Lockman & Les Martin.

Skyla on her way to breaking a 52 year old Centre record

Photo – BMLAC

Sport

Results – W/e 26 February

Under 11 Seniors

Ballan 82 lost Wendouree 85 Wendouree batted first and made 85 in a strong batting display. Jay Fenwick and Eddie Bayard got a wicket each.

Ballan saw their seasoned openers Kiara Grigg and Layla Shugg lead off, with Kiara 11 (1x4) and Layla 5. Rhys Vella and Jay scored 9 (1x5) and 14 (1x4), when Eddie came to the crease with a score of 26, including 5 boundaries. Conroy 11 upped the run rate and Katie Bayard (1x5) and Bridie Grigg (n.o.) which saw the score climb to 82.

Under 13 - Round 13

Ballan 6/119 def Ballarat-Redan Gold 1/114

Batting - Clover McIlwaine 41 n.o, Mickey Rawlins 17 n.o, Sarah Burton 15, Jackson Letcher 6

Bowling - Clover McIlwaine 1/21, Jackson Letcher 0/15, Oscar Britt 0/12, Eamon Grigg 0/12, Mabel Ayres 0/17

Ballan started well with the bat and saw Clover McIlwaine and Sarah Burton putting on a 40 run opening partnership before Sarah was run out. Eamon Grigg was out bowled and Kori Davenport followed run out for a diamond duck. Jackson Letcher and Oscar Britt kept the scoreboard ticking over until they were dismissed. The team was not in an ideal position at 5/57. Mickey Rawlins, the club’s youngest player, came to crease to join Mabel Ayres. Mabel tried her best until becoming our 3rd run out for the innings. After retiring not out earlier in the innings and the score 6/66 and 8 overs remaining, Clover returned to the crease with Mickey. They put on a brilliant unbroken 53 run partnership with good running between the wickets, hitting the gaps and finding the boundary both square and straight of the wicket. Mickey played better as the innings progressed and found his , also notching up his new personal highest score. Clover played a smart and committed Captain's innings to help her team reach a defendable total.

Under 15 Bye

Under 17 Day 1 - Two Day match

Hungry Lions forced to wait

By Todd Whelan

Poor ground management in the lead up to day one of Saturday's final round of the BCA home and away season, has denied any play due to a soaked pitch.

A determined Lions outfit, keen to bounce back with a confidence building win ahead of finals, will have to wait another week for any play as a one dayer on Saturday in Ballarat will now decide the Round 17 fixture.

BCA 1st GRADE - (Day 1 - Round 17)

Darley v Ballarat-Redan (washed out)

One dayer on Saturday to decide result.

BCA 2nd GRADE - (Day 1 - Round 13)

Darley v North Ballarat

North Ballarat 185, Overs 76.2. L. Cornford 2/10, M. Seager 2/30.

Darley need 186 runs to win.

BCA 3rd GRADE - (Day 1 - Round 13)

Darley 98, Overs 33.5. L. Bona 30*.

East Ballarat 1/65, Overs 6.

Darley lead by 33 runs.

BCA 4th GRADE - (Day 1 - Round 13)

Darley 1/109 Overs 40. T. Gallagher 52*, S. Ward 26*.

Wendouree 1/95, Overs 33.

Darley lead by 14 runs.

BCA 5th GRADE - (Round 18)

Darley 6/170, Overs 40. K. Beck 61*, J. Penny 26. Ballarat-Redan Match drawn.

Ballan 3/90 v Ballarat-Redan 4/64

Bowling - E Muir 5-2-4-1, Britt 3-1-9-1, R Lister 6-1-3-1, C Matheson 4-2-11-1 Batting - J Jarvis 39, M Hoey 24no, N Loft 14no

BCA 1st XI (BCA 2nd Grade)

Ballan v Golden Point

Day 1 - Two Day match

Golden Point - 273 from 73.4 overs. Ballan - 0-4 from 3 overs. Bowling - Hayden Micallef 27.4-7-6-73, Kobe Heafield 16-4-2-51

Golden Point chose to bat first, on a day that saw constant drizzle and a saturated outfield for most of the day. While the ball was hard, both openers bowled well and Kobe Heafield was able to pick up an early wicket.

As the ball deteriorated quickly, it became a tough slog for

the boys, with three of the Golden Point batsmen passing 50. Break through wickets by Ben Loughnane, Eli Muir, Kobe Heafield, and Hayden Micallef were able to keep the partnerships from going on.

Golden Point were 5/225 before and awesome display of accurate and disciplined middle over bowling, saw Hayden Micallef burst through the tail of Golden Point. Bowling 28 overs and picking up 6 wickets, 5 of which were bowled. The skipper was able to end the innings of Golden point, all out for 273 during the 73rd over.

Jack McGregor and Mark Kennedy had the task of facing three overs, before stumps was called with Ballan 0-4. The game is set up for a big run chase this week, with a getable total, much off the back of the skips incredible performance.

Ballan 2nd XI (BCA 4th Grade)

Forfeited

2023 WMR Track & Field Carnival – BMLAC Results

Girls Under 9

70m – Mya Berryman 1st, Eni Olaitan 2nd

100m – Mya Berryman 1st, Eni Olaitan 2nd

200m – Eni Olaitan 1st, Mya Berryman 4th, Nyah Halfhide 5th

400m – Emilia Ibrahim 5th

800m – Emilia Ibrahim 5th, Nyah Halfhide 7th

High Jump – Nyah Halfhide 10th

Discus – Emilia Ibrahim 6th

Shot Put – Nyah Halfhide 4th, Emilia Ibrahim 12th

Girls Under 10

70m – Skyla Berryman 1st

100m – Skyla Berryman 1st, Alexis Farrell 4th

200m – Skyla Berryman 1st, Anni Clarke 5th, Alexis Farrell 7th

60mH – Anni Clarke 2nd, Alexis Farrell 11th

400m – Lexi Stapleton 11th

800m – Anni Clarke 3rd

Long Jump – Alexis Farrell 6th, Anni Clarke 7th

Discus – Anni Clarke 4th

Shot Put – Alexis Farrell 1st

Girls Under 11

100m – Halo Arahanga 7th, Tahlia Hunter 33rd

200m – Halo Arahanga 9th

High Jump – Halo Arahanga 5th

Long Jump – Halo Arahanga 4th

Javelin – Tahlia Hunter 11th

Girls Under 13

400m – Lily Norman 7th

1500m – Lily Norman 4th

Discus – Keira Stapleton 5th, Lily Norman 7th

Shot Put – Keira Stapleton 4th

Girls Under 15

100m – Mackenzie Estlick 1st

200m – Mackenzie Estlick 2nd

High Jump – Mackenzie Estlick 3rd

Long Jump – Mackenzie Estlick 2nd

Triple Jump – Mackenzie Estlick 2nd

Girls Under 16

90mH – Emma Stewart 2nd

Discus – Emma Stewart 3rd

Javelin – Emma Stewart 2nd

Long Jump – Emma Stewart 2nd

Shot Put – Emma Stewart 3rd

Girls Under 17

Discus – Bridie Shanahan 4th

Javelin – Bridie Shanahan 1st

Long Jump – Bridie Shanahan 1st

Triple Jump – Bridie Shanahan 1st

Shot Put – Bridie Shanahan 1st

300 mH – Danielle Ide 1st

Boys Under 9

100m – Cohen Mills 17th, Sampath

Dwarampudi 20th

200m – Cohen Mills 15th

400m – Cohen Mills 13th

800m – Auden Sundqvist 10th

60mH – Sampath Dwarampudi 13th

Long Jump – Sampath Dwarampudi 12th

Boys Under 10

100m – Angus Norman 19th

200m – Joshua Askew 20th

400m – Angus Norman 10th, Joshua

Askew 14th

800m – Joshua Askew 12th

60mH – Angus Norman 11th

High Jump – Angus Norman 13th

Long Jump – Angus Norman 17th, Joshua Askew 18th

Boys Under 11

100m – Harrison Lovett 11th

200m – Harrison Lovett 5th

400m – Zeke Horne 14th

800 m – Zeke Horne 9th

1500m – Zeke Horne 6th

Long Jump – Zeke Horne 17th, James White 19th

80mH – James White 16th

Javelin – James White 11th

Discus – Harrison Lovett 7th

High Jump – Harrison Lovett 3rd

Triple Jump – Harrison Lovett 2nd

Boys Under 12

Long Jump – Thomas Ibrahim 16th

Triple Jump – Thomas Ibrahim 20th

Boys Under 13

200m – Patrick Lovett 11th

800m – Patrick Lovett 11th

1500m – Patrick Lovett 10th

80mH – Nicholas Mai 1st

200mH – Nicholas Mai 1st

Triple Jump – Nicholas Mai 4th, Patrick Lovett 13th

Boys Under 14

90mH – Nicholas Ide 3rd

200mH – Nicholas Ide 3rd

Triple Jump – Nicholas Ide 3rd, Nicholas Ibrahim 7th

Long Jump – Nicholas Ibrahim 7th

Javelin – Nicholas Ibrahim 6th

Boys Under 15

High Jump – Alex Lloyd 2nd

Boys Under 16

400m – Samuel White 5th

800m – Samuel White 2nd

1500m – Samuel White 1st

Discus – Samuel White 3rd

Javelin – Samuel White 3rd

Ballan's 1st XI team celebrate Hayden Micallef's 5th wicket. He finished with 6/79 off 27.4 overs including 7 maidens. Photos – CHRIS THOM

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