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INSIDE THIS WEEK... State spot for Macca
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Bacchus Marsh Lions Club members Bill Richards, David Atterbury, and Ben Noble are hopeful of breaking last year’s donation tally of $30,643. Photo – Lachlan Ellis By Lachlan Ellis The sound of rattling tins will fill the air again soon for the Good Friday Appeal, and local groups are calling for both donations, and more volunteers to collect for the kids. The Bacchus Marsh Lions Club and the Ballan Group of Fire Brigades raised a combined total of more than $50,000 at last year’s Appeal, and are optimistic the community will dig deep again in 2023. Coordinator of the Bacchus Marsh Lions Club’s fundraising efforts, David Atterbury, said volunteers were always welcome to come on-board and do their bit for the Royal Children’s Hospital. “We’re always positive and optimistic we can raise more than previous years. We’ve got a new aid this year, a ‘give for
the kids’ QR code. A lot of people these days say ‘we don’t use cash anymore, only credit cards’. Well now they can donate by scanning the QR code with their phone,” Mr Atterbury told the Moorabool News. “Every year we’re in need of more volunteers, we’ll always find a place to put them. The generosity of the local community every Good Friday is incredible. It’s just magic.” Ian Ireland is coordinator for the Ballan Group of Fire Brigades (Ballan, Greendale, Gordon and Mount Egerton), and said the brigades were always looking for volunteers. “Gordon will be collecting in the Gordon area and possibly part of Wallace; Greendale will have a street collection at the roundabout on the corner of the Ballan-Trentham Road, and the run that runs out to the freeway by the pub. Ballan will be doing a township doorknock, and we’ll also be collecting
at the two service stations on the freeway,” Mr Ireland said. “It’s nice to raise more money, but it’s nice that people can give too. Any amount we can collect is good for the kids. If people want to donate before Good Friday, the bakery has a donation tin 365 days a year, and the Ballan Newsagency has a tin too. They can leave an envelope with a donation there if they want a receipt. “And we always welcome community members helping out, the more the merrier.” To volunteer for the Bacchus Marsh Lions Club’s fundraising, contact David Atterbury on 0439 324 494 or head to the Bacchus Marsh Fire Station at 9 am on Good Friday. If you’d like to help the Ballan Group of Brigades fundraise, send an email to ballanfb@gmail.com.
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Excitement is building as we once again gear up for the annual Blackwood Woodchop & Easter Carnival! Now in its 121st year, this historic event was the proud winner of Moorabool Shire’s Community Event of the Year 2023 at the recent Australia Day awards. Woodchoppers will be here in force to get the day off to an axe-swinging start, while the raucous Street Parade, under the watchful eye of Hetty the Hen, is the first of many traditional Carnival activities to be enjoyed throughout the day – the tug-o-war, gumboot throwing competition, gold-panning and much-loved pet show to name just a few. There will also be live music, an artisan market, food stalls and licenced bars. The Blackwood Woodchop & Easter Carnival is always an action-packed and fun-filled experience for the whole family.
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New life for playspace By Lachlan Ellis
BUTPIF founder Judy and Bake and Brew owner Kym are keen to raise as much money as possible, to keep those in need warm over winter. Photo – Lachlan Ellis By Lachlan Ellis A new fundraising initiative is calling on the community and local businesses to help keep the less fortunate warm as the colder months approach, and it’s as simple as buying a coffee. Bacchus Up to Pay it Forward (BUTPIF) is running the ‘Coin for a Cause’ program, which began earlier this month and will run until the week of Easter. Local businesses have been chipping in by donating portions of their sales to the cause, from 50 cents a sale to $1, and others have made donations in the hundreds. BUTPIF founder and 2022 Moorabool Citizen of the Year, Judy D’Attoma, said the initiative had already raised money for those in need, to provide them with blankets and warm clothes. “Coin for a Cause is raising funds for 31 days through March and April, for what we call ‘cosy packs’ to be distributed through organisations around Bacchus Marsh. They will include an Oodie-style blanket, a blanket, thermal socks and gloves, and a beanie for people who are homeless, the elderly, people escaping domestic violence with only the clothes on their back,” Ms D’Attoma told the Moorabool News. “The response from the community and local businesses has been absolutely incredible. They love getting on-board, and that
they get the exposure and the community can see where the donations are coming from. The community love getting involved too, because they show up and spend their money, knowing it’s going towards a great cause.” Kym Schubert is the owner of Bake and Brew Café in Bacchus Marsh, and said getting involved with Coin for a Cause was an easy decision to make. “It’s just a great initiative. Judy is amazing and people out there need help, so getting on-board was really a no-brainer,” Ms Schubert said. “As well as doing Coin for a Cause, we’re also hosting a donation box, and we’re going to be doing BUTPIF voucher redemptions here as well.” On top of the donations from local businesses, BUTPIF is also hosting a movie night on Friday 31 March at Maddingley Park, with all proceeds going to Coin for a Cause. Food trucks will arrive from 5.30 pm and the movie, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, will begin at 7.30 pm. Entry is $5, or $20 for a family. For more information on Coin for a Cause and the businesses taking part, visit the Bacchus Up to Pay it Forward Facebook page. The Coin for a Cause initiative is proudly sponsored by the Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Branch.
A local primary school has celebrated the completion of a new ‘Community Village Playspace’, holding a grand opening day this month. St. Patrick’s Primary School Gordon hosted the grand opening day very fittingly on St. Patrick’s Day (17 March), welcoming parents from the three occupations represented by new cubbies – a police station, a vet clinic, and a café – to cut ribbons. The commemoration started with a song about community and working together, and finished with enjoying some cupcakes in school colours. St. Patrick’s Principal Paul McDowell said it was an exciting time for the school. “The three new cubby houses were chosen by the children in a poll, they thought a police station is part of our community, a vet is part of our community, and of course the general store is part of our community. The theme of the playground, as the plaque says, is ‘let your imagination fly’,”
Mr McDowell told the Moorabool News. “The kids have been waiting nine weeks. Every day they’ve asked ‘can we play, can we play’, but they understand that it took time. They’re very excited. The movement and excitement are great, and the sharing of the space is what we want to do, ‘it’s not my space it’s our space’ is the understanding there. “Originally it was a barren paddock, there was nothing there, so it’s invigorated the whole yard. We also plan to open a passive play space, we’ll start once we get out of Term 1 heading into Term 2.” The playspace also contains a new sandpit and blackboards, and a magnetic water wall will also be added in the future. Mr McDowell thanked the Moorabool Wind Farm for the grant it provided back in September last year to make the Community Village Playspace possible, and the Parents & Friends Association at the school for the “countless hours” sourcing quotes and coordinating the works.
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Concern over ‘truckies tax’ By Lachlan Ellis Transport operators and Opposition Ministers are urging the Federal Government to reconsider a proposed ‘truckies tax’, which could have a knock-on effect on cost-of-living pressures. Shadow Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Susan McDonald, has called on the Federal Government to abandon plans to hit heavy vehicle users with an increase in the Road User Charge of up to ten per cent, which would see the tax truckies pay on fuel jump from 27.2 cents per litre to 36.2 cents per litre by 1 July 2025. Senator McDonald said the move would have a serious impact on already difficult cost-of-living pressures. “It is astonishing that Labor continues to attack those who do most for our economy. This Government has no idea of and no regard for the realities of running a business. Do they honestly believe truckies will just absorb this extra cost and not be forced to pass on the cost to customers?” she said. “Any charge on truckies increases the cost of transporting groceries, livestock, and machinery, so we’ll all end up paying more. The Coalition will press the Labor Government to scrap these nonsensical plans.” Local Moorabool councillor and transport owner, Paul Tatchell, echoed Senator McDonald’s concerns about the tax increase’s knock-on potential. “If the Federal Government thinks this wouldn’t have an effect on the price of a can of soup in the supermarket, it shows how far apart they are from the realities of the rest of the world. Everything in this country is moved by transport, whether it’s by train or truck. Even if it comes by train, it has to then be moved by a truck,” Mr Tatchell told the Moorabool News. “All they’re really doing is increasing the cost of living. It’s an on-cost, the charge will be forwarded on to the customer, the consumer pays for it. You already can’t get drivers or equipment, transport companies are going broke every day. It’s only companies like ours that have been around for a long time that can ride the wave.
Paul Tatchell says all the increased Road User Charge will do is increase the cost of living. Photo – The Moorabool News “I think the Federal Government are insane, but there’s no opposition. They’re addicted to taxes…and it’s country people that get hit the hardest. People who live here have higher expenses because nothing’s close,” he said. The current proposal is considering two scenarios, which would have heavy vehicle road user charges on fuel and
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BAF a knockout event
The parade travelled down the mainstreet and the woodchopping heats are ran at the Commercial Hotel. By Lachlan Ellis The Ballan Autumn Festival (BAF) returned to its regular autumn slot on Sunday 19 March, with its first true ‘autumn’ event in three years being a booming success. The BAF Committee revived the ‘superhero’ theme from the planned 2020 festival – which was postponed due to the pandemic lockdowns – allowing attendees to dust off their costumes and fill Ballan with colour. It was also a chance to celebrate not just the superheroes we see in movies and comic books, but the real life superheroes who live among us, such as emergency services and healthcare workers, who have worked tirelessly through both the pandemic and natural disasters over the past few years. Despite the mixed weather conditions, there were a recordbreaking 37 entries in the parade, including some solo entries for the first time in a long while.
The pet show also had an impressive turnout, with 40 entries, and an estimated attendance of around 9,000 people. The President of the BAF Committee, Kevin Harper, expressed his delight at the community's engagement in a fresh and exciting way. "With so many people being involved and supporting the festival, it was a great way to bring the community together and showcase the spirit of Ballan,” Mr Harper told the Moorabool News. "I am sure that many of us had kept our superhero outfits (hoping they would fit) waiting for this day.” The festival offered a range of activities for people of all ages. In addition to the parade and pet show, there were also market stalls, food trucks, live music, and various other forms of entertainment. The festival provided an excellent opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products and services.
A source of pride for the Ballan community and one of the most significant events on the town’s calendar, BAF’s continued success is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the organising Committee, sponsors, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure a fantastic day for everyone involved. Mr Harper gave special thanks to BAF’s sponsors for their crucial role in the Festival’s success, including: The Moorabool News, Moorabool Shire Council, McGrath Real Estate, mecwacare, The Ballan Chamber of Commerce, Wombat Regional Arts Network, Springfields Garage, Zest's Cafe, and the RSL. After being called back from ‘retirement’ for the past two festivals, Mr Harper is looking to form a new committee, provide advice and ‘hand on the baton’ whilst looking forward to seeing what next year's festival will bring. vide advice and ‘hand on the baton’ whilst looking forward to seeing what next year's festival will bring.
African Star Dance and Drumming Company (left) and members of the dance troup Studio C Performing Arts Ballan (right), both performed at the festival. Photos - submitted
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AusNet starts compensation talks By Lachlan Ellis Electricity distributor AusNet has announced a new step in negotiating with landowners on its controversial Western Renewables Link (WRL), releasing a new landholders guide. AusNet released the ‘Landholder Guide: Option for Easement process and compensation’ last Monday, proposing that landholders could be paid up to $40,000 for engaging with AusNet, including payments for taking part in assessment surveys, payment for professional fees, and reimbursement for legal and professional fees. Western Renewables Link Project Executive, Jeff Rigby, said payments were intended to support the rollout of a modern and reliable electricity network to connect renewable energy into the grid to benefit all Victorians. “The information package is an important first step in working towards a commercial arrangement with landholders and to provide them with certainty about the payments and compensation they will receive,” Mr Rigby said. “We hope that by providing landholders with information now, they can make an informed decision when it comes to consider compensation offers, as well as seeking their own independent advice.” AusNet says independent valuers experienced in compensation will assess the value of compensation to be paid, which will then be subject to negotiation. Landholders will then be able to seek their own valuation. The value of compensation will also be
based on difference between market value before and after project construction – also known as market value depreciation. The easement compensation offers, in the form of an Option for Easement proposal, will be progressively given to landholders in coming weeks and will take several months to complete. But spokesperson for the Stop AusNet’s Towers group, Emma Muir, says the new document does nothing to ease the concerns of landowners along the proposed route, and “no amount of money will compensate us for what we’re losing”. “We don’t want the project in its current form. We want it to go back to the drawing board, and feel we deserve a seat at the table to discuss this and look at better options the community will agree with. I’ve read it, I don’t think a lot of people can bear to read it…what really concerns me is the last page about compulsory acquisition,” Ms Muir told the Moorabool News. “We’re telling our community to hold the line, to not let AusNet in, to continue to delay and block this project. When we first started this project, we were told it would be built in 2023, now it’s not happening until 2027. We’ve delayed this project, and we will continue to do so until there’s a better, safer, less impactful option for the community.” AusNet expects to submit its Environment Effects Statement for the WRL later this year, and complete construction of the network, pending approvals, in 2027. The Landholder Guide can be viewed by visiting www.westernrenewableslink.com. au and searching ‘compensation’.
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Call for Mount Egerton trail Council responds to Public Records Office Victoria
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A recent PROV discovery has sparked calls to set up a trail in the historic gold mining town Mount Egerton, detailing sites in the elaborate bank robbery where Andrew Scott first adopted the name Captain Moonlite in 1869. Buildings associated with the theft have long since vanished – but this month a map attached to an original police statement by 19-year-old bank clerk Ludwig Brunn came to light, thanks to a search at PROV by Federation University's Dr David Waldron. "These sites linked to Captain Moonlite are all within walking distance of each other in Mount Egerton and I think we should mark them with some long-lasting quality signposts and information boards," the senior
history lecturer said. A network of local community groups has been established to develop a Heritage Activation (including interpretative signage and a QR based walking trail with AV digital content) telling the story of Moonlight and other heritage features of the town. The Moonlite story has been dramatised by Dr Waldron in his podcast series 'Tales from Rat City' in a three-part episode recreating the dramatic rise and fall of the infamous bushranger. To listen to Tales from Rat City, visit www. talesfromratcity.com To view the full PROV record, visit www. prov.vic.gov.au and search ‘L. W. Brunn's account of robbery by Scott’
New plans for a powerline compensation plan have received a mixed response from Moorabool Shire Council, which says it was not invited to make a submission. AusNet Services, which is currently planning the Western Renewables Link (WRL), released a Landholders Guide document last Monday titled ‘Option for Easement process and compensation’. The guide details the option for easement process for impacted landholders moving forward, and how compensation will be assessed, should the project receive the approvals needed. Council has been advocating alongside community groups for the powerlines to go underground, and while this option is not addressed in the Landholder Guide, Council CEO Derek Madden does see a positive in the announcement. Mr Madden told the Moorabool News
that Council “will continue to advocate for the best solution for the community and for undergrounding to be still considered.” “It is our understanding from the guide that compensation will be given based on any market value loss of the entire property affected, not just the easement area. This is a small win for landholders, and something that Council has been advocating for affected property owners to receive since the beginning of the project,” Mr Madden said. “Council was not invited to provide input into the guide and first received a copy last evening ahead of its release today [Monday 20 March]. We are reviewing the compensation offer in discussion with stakeholders and will seek technical advice if needed to consider its adequacy, particularly for properties where there are added impacts to business operations.” Mr Madden also called on decisionmakers on the WRL to “explore depreciation assessments for properties neighbouring those accommodating an easement, which are also being impacted but are not set to receive any form of compensation”. Moorabool Shire Council’s advocacy work regarding the WRL can be viewed at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/ transmissionlines.
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Grow West turns 20 Take two for tattoo Community driven collaboration Grow West turns 20 this year, and the group is celebrating by planting 20,000 new indigenous plants across the Moorabool and Melton areas, and holding a celebration event in October. Key to the celebration event will be an exhibition of artworks representing the unique landscapes of the upper Werribee, which have been collected by Grow West over the last 19 years through acquisitions via the annual Rotary Club of Bacchus Marsh art prize, held on the King’s Birthday weekend. This year, Grow West will acquire another artwork to add to the collection, and the prize on offer has increased to $700. Given
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this is the 20th anniversary, the committee are encouraging as many entries from established and emerging artists as possible. Entries close on 22 May 2023. Grow West officially started in 2003, and is an ambitious landscape restoration program that works with local communities to create a sustainable future. Grow West’s vision is to rejuvenate 10,000 hectares of land by connecting the Brisbane Ranges National Park, Werribee Gorge State Park, and Lerderderg Gorge State Park through a mosaic of restoration works on private and public property. For more information, visit growwest. com.au/artprize2023 and www.bacchusmarshrotary.org.au/art-show-2023.
Local tattoo artists Kieran and Timmy are keen to raise as much money as possible for the Good Friday Appeal Photo – Lachlan Ellis
Past winners of the Grow West art prize from 2018 and 2019. Photos – Submitted
After a successful event in 2022, a local tattoo parlour is again running a ‘Flash Day’ this Good Friday, with all proceeds going to the Good Friday Appeal. Disciples of Ink in Bacchus Marsh ran its first Flash Day in 2022, with owner and operator Kieran Tyrrell hopeful of raising “$2,000 or more”. But the event raised close to $7,000, which Mr Tyrrell is hopeful of surpassing on 7 April this year. “We’ll have set designs people can choose from priced between $100 and $200, and what we’ll be tattooing will be what’s shown on the wall. All the money raised and all our time, is donated to the kids,” he
told the Moorabool News. “We were stoked to get to where we got to last year, and we’re hoping to do the same this year, maybe even raise more. We’ve got three artists this year. It’ll be first come first served, with a limited number of tickets. We’ll be cutting it off once we reach around 60, from there we’ll see how we go, but that’s our target.” If you’ve been considering getting a tattoo, this Good Friday is the perfect opportunity. Designs for the Flash Day are still in the works, but will be put up on Disciples of Ink’s wall closer to Good Friday. For updates and more information on the Flash Day, head to the Disciples of Ink Facebook page.
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Taskforce to give power to the people Moorabool Shire Council The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced it will create the new VFF Energy and Transmission Taskforce to lead its advocacy on renewable energy and transmission infrastructure development across Victoria and help give farmers a say. The new Taskforce was established last week by the VFF Policy Council and will focus on providing a united advocacy approach for farming communities that are battling proThe next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held posed developments. on Wednesday 7 July 2021 the Councilthat Chambers, 15 Stead that St are set to be impacted. It’s also importhe communities VFF President Emma Germano said it in was important Ballan, star�ng 6.00 pm. farmers who are directlyatimpacted by these developments tant that these communities are connected to one another.” lead the VFF’s advocacy efforts on the issues affecting their The Taskforce will be led by the VFF’s Planning, Environcommunities. ment and Climate Change Committee Chair, Gerald Leach For details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to “Ironically, this taskforce is about giving power to the peo- who will work alongside VFF Horticulture Vice-President, www.moorabool.vic.gov.au ple to have their say. Katherine Myers, VFF Water Councillor Kain Richardson “Farmers need to be the ones at the centre of this. It’s their and VFF Gippsland Branch President Hamilton Gerrand, livelihoods at risk and it’s their communities that are being with further members to be appointed over the coming weeks. torn apart,” Ms Germano said. “It’s vital that the VFF’s advocacy is directly connected to Ms Germano said the work done by farmer advocates to
date has been incredible. “I’m pleased that we will have people like Gerald, Katherine, Kain and Hamilton sharing their local experience with farmers from other parts of the state, who are just starting to learn about the significant impact these developments pose for their own farm businesses.” The Taskforce’s focus will be on critical issues involving land access and compensation for farmers, whilst also looking at alternatives to overhead powerlines over farms. “The Victorian Government’s announcement of $8,000 additional per km of easement was truly a slap in the face for farmers, when we haven’t even had the discussion about what fair compensation looks like.” Ms Germano said they need to solve that issue, whilst also looking to alternatives to build transmission towers over farms. “Using existing easements and undergrounding powerlines must be explored,” Ms Germano said.
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State spot for Macca Report offers blueprint for
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Mackenzie Estlick earned an impressive haul of medals at last month’s Western Metro Region Track & Field Carnival. Photo – Submitted By Lachlan Ellis A Bacchus Marsh Little Athlete has received some exciting news this month, moving up from an emergency in a state representative team, to a required member. Fourteeen-year-old Mackenzie ‘Macca’ Estlick was named as an emergency in Victoria’s Australian Combined Championships squad last December, after placing fourth in the Under 15s State Combined Events – but has been told that she will now be required as a competing athlete. Ms Estlick said it came as a shock to hear the news at the team’s first training session on Sunday 19 March. “It was a huge surprise turning up at the first training session in Doncaster on the weekend only to be told that I have now made the team for the Australian Championships. Since being selected as an emergency at the end of last year, I’ve been working really hard on my events
and techniques in the hope that I would come off the emergency list,” she told the Moorabool news. “I had the best results of my career so far at Regions last month, achieving huge PBs in all my selected events. I feel really excited but a little nervous at the same time as this is the first time making nationals.” Ms Estlick says she’s eager not just to compete in the Australian Championships, but also to form connections with her teammates. “I’m looking forward to working with my fellow athletes over the next four weeks and making some new friends. I think I’m most excited about staying with the team on the weekend of the Championships, it will be loads of fun and such an amazing experience,” she said. The Australian Combined Championships will be held at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne from April 21 – 23.
A national report into local news sustainability is challenging the perception that print newspapers are dead, and is calling on governments to revise their advertising rules to help local news providers better target regional and rural communities. These are two recommendations of 22 in the new report, Media Innovation and the Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press, the culmination of a three-year Australian Research Council project, led by Deakin University in partnership with Country Press Australia and RMIT University. Project lead Professor Kristy Hess, of Deakin’s School of Communications and Creative Arts, said the project’s aim was to examine the local media landscape to identify challenges and opportunities for sustainability and innovation. “We wanted to examine the challenges facing small-town news providers given the commentary in recent years about the crisis they are facing in Australia and across the world,” Professor Hess said. “The first thing we did was conduct a major national survey to find out what people valued about their local mastheads. We found people in many regional and rural towns and cities were passionate about their local mastheads but rejected an overreliance on syndicated content, in print and digital, sourced from neighbouring areas or other parts of the country.” This was the first comprehensive report of its kind in Australia, and its recommendations provide a blueprint to preserve and grow rural and regional news for future generations. The study began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the temporary or permanent closure of dozens of local mastheads across Australia and a shift among some to digital-only platforms. The research team conducted two main national surveys – one with local news audiences and one with those who do not engage with local news; 35 interviews with Australian news editors and proprietors; and 7 interpretive focus groups with editors, journalists and advertising managers within the Country Press Australia network. One key finding was the strain on local mastheads hit with lost revenue from local, state and federal government advertising, which in recent years had prioritised social media and metropolitan news outlets with a larger digital reach.
Prof. Kristy Hess at the launch in Melbourne last Thursday. Photo – The Moorabool News The report supports a recent Parliamentary Inquiry recommendation that stipulates 20 per cent of all Federal Government advertising expenditure be directed to regional and rural news organisations. Data from the study also showed government funding schemes for local news outlets were often tied to digital innovation, for instance, to buy drones and other technologies, when what local news providers needed was financial support to upgrade print infrastructure or to hire more staff. “Print is not dead for many regional and rural communities. We need to remember there is a digital divide in Australia that means some communities still struggle with poor-quality and unreliable Internet connections. Some segments of the community, including older citizens, find it difficult to use newer technologies. Younger audiences also like the look of a printed newspaper,” Professor Hess said. The report also recommends better incentives, including pay, to attract seasoned reporters to the regions. Governments are also urged to provide seed funding for journalist-led news start-ups to counteract local ‘news deserts’ developing in some parts of Australia. The report was launched at a national event in Melbourne on March 23. The report can be found at www.localnewsinnovation.org.
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Photo by Jens Thekkeveettil on Unsplash If you run an entertainment venue, festival or outdoor music event, the EPA has a new guide to help separate reasonable noise from sounds that annoy. EPA’s new Entertainment Venue and Outdoor Event Music Noise Guidelines explain the laws, the limits and just how late you can keep the tunes blasting. EPA CEO Lee Miezis says it’s all part of the EPA’s simplified permits for music events. “We’ve been talking to the music and events industry and removed the need for multiple permits for events that run for several days,” Mr Miezis said. “We recognise paperwork doesn’t reduce noise, so we redesigned the permit process to take the complications out while keeping in protections for the public and environment.” The EPA’s improved system supports promoters and the ticket buying public, while continuing to work alongside local councils who deal with parking and the police who respond to complaints. Taking effect in 2021, the revamped Environment Protection Act 2017 changed the way noise emissions are assessed and managed.
The legislation set more sensible expectations for Victoria’s live music industry - it includes protection for long established venues in changing urban areas and easier ways for operators to measure noise. The 2021 legislation retained noise limits and introduced new decision-making processes to decide when noise becomes noise pollution. As well as applying a limit to noise, the EPA can assess whether it is unreasonable, based on how far the noise spreads, how loud it is, how long it lasts, its character – bells or chainsaws - and the time and place it occurs. The legislation includes a General Environmental Duty that applies to everyone, so if your activity involves noise, it’s your duty to be proactive and reduce the level of risk as far as reasonably practicable. “Where we can protect the public and environment while making it easier for the operators to comply with regulations, that’s a win for everybody,” Mr Miezis said. The EPA’s guidelines are handy tools for business, individuals, communities and councils who hold outdoor music events and festivals can be found by visiting www.epa.vic. gov.au and searching ‘Entertainment venue and outdoor event music noise guidelines’.
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Greater Western Water (GWW) has opened its latest round of Thriving Communities grants, and community groups and event organisers are encouraged to apply. Up to $5,000 is on offer for eligible community-based activities supporting equity, opportunity and inclusivity, including but not limited to, festivals, community events, and cultural projects. Up to $20,000 is also on offer in the form of community grants. General Manager Strategy and Partnerships, Kessia Thompson, said following the success of the inaugural funding round, with $125,000 awarded to 16 organisations, GWW was excited to see what the next round would hold. “We've already seen some of the recipients from last year
kick off their projects encouraging everything from connection, learning and celebration, to wellbeing of People and Country,” Ms Thompson said. “In 2023, we want to build on that success. Applicants may have projects with a focus on equity, opportunity or inclusivity or they might be dedicated to helping the environment, individuals, or industry to thrive.” Ms Thompson pointed to the Little Book of Resilient Riddell led by the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, as an example of a project that GWW were proud to support. “The initiative will explore how the town would survive and thrive following adversity. It will see collaboration across the community with groups including Cool Change, Scribes and Scribblers, the Riddell Roundup and the local Primary school come together to bring the book to fruition,” she said. “As a result of this project, the township will have increased capacity to organise, coordinate and respond to adversity in the future.” Applicants must provide a detailed budget of the project and clearly describe how the funding will contribute to the project’s success. The project must also be delivered between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024 to be eligible. Applications will close on 6 April 2023. For more information and to apply, visit www.gww.com.au/about/ community/grants-sponsorships.
Dear Editor, The intrusion of Labor’s 190-kilometre Western Renewables Link is being felt even before the transmission line monolith is signed-off by the Victorian Government. The WRL is the first of 30 transmission lines proposed for the state to connect far-flung renewable energy projects to the electricity grid. Recently, I raised the issue in the Victorian Parliament, citing the financial devastation the project is already wreaking. Domestic and agricultural property values are being reduced. The banks and financial institutions are clearly watching this space very closely, alert to the imposition of these massive towers and their multi-faceted capacity to cause diminished local outcomes. Stories are emerging of those re-mortgaging, or raising finance, who are receiving heavily reduced valuations, constricting their ability to borrow. One agricultural business has been devalued by $1 million. I fear the financial devastation will only get worse once the towers move from desktop to reality. The financial concerns heightened in February when the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, announced that she would take the transmission line project out of the hands of AEMO and AusNet, making herself the final arbiter of the network planning for the project. The move has shocked farmers, councils and landowners along the length of the proposed line who suspect the decision was deliberately left until after the state election in November last year. It may rule out any ability for them to take legal action to secure better outcomes for the project and the impacted communities. I’ve frequently raised the environmental and ecological threat, the visual blight, the damage to farming, disruption to firefighting, and the constraint of development of Melbourne’s western housing growth corridor. But the mere threat of the line is already overshadowing lives and exacerbating stress and mental health issues. Those fighting the project face the arrogant dismissiveness of AEMO, Ausnet, Government Ministers and MPs. The Minister must provide a cost-benefit analysis of this project. Has she accounted for losses like this – in the millions and what is the total cost to the communities affected? One can only wonder how people in Melbourne would appreciate these transmission lines cutting their amenity, their incomes and the value of their properties by millions of dollars, even before the towers are erected. The answer is this: they wouldn’t appreciate it, and the Government wouldn’t be game to lose the innergreen votes upon which this whole project is premised. But this is Labor, and city votes mean a great, great deal more than country lives, livelihoods, happiness and good health. Bev McArthur Member for Western Victoria
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Contribute to Heritage Master Plan Thirteen Victorian local governments are working on a bid to have the Central Victorian Goldfields Heritage Listed, and they want to hear from you. Moorabool Shire Council is one of the councils involved in the bid, which this month is asking for local insights on four topics: community identity, opportunity for communities, opportunities for businesses, and challenges of visitation. To help prepare a Master Plan for the bid, which will create a business case for tourism and infrastructure investment, the organisers want to hear from local communities on what makes them special, what opportunities tourism presents, and what they don’t want to see if visitor numbers increase. Residents from across the Central Victorian Goldfields area are invited to pin their thoughts and points of interest on the Central Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid website, helping the Master Plan to drive benefits where they are needed. To contribute to the Master Plan, visit www.goldfieldsworldheritage.com.au/get-involved/tell-us-about-tourism. Submissions close on 30 March 2023, so get in soon.
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Dear Editor, On Thursday (16 March), on entering our public toilets at AA McLean reserve in Ballan, I was very disappointed with the filthy condition, so phoned the Shire and informed them, particularly knowing that the Ballan Autumn Festival was coming up on the Sunday (19 March). On the Festival day, I was really taken back to find very little improvement, if any. The festival is the one time in the year to promote our proud community, what a shame this oversight would give visitors the wrong impression. I used the toilets again Sunday morning (26 March) and they still stink and appear not to have been cleaned thoroughly since I rang the Shire 10 days ago. I spoke to a young fellow using it and he agreed, it is very smelly indeed. Had there been an improvement I would have withdrawn my letter, but that is not the case. Gary Shaw, Ballan
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2023 BFNL CLUB PREVIEWS - PART 2 By Todd Whelan
BALL A R AT
COACH: Chris Maple (new) ON THE RECORD: (Todd): Well Chris, firstly welcome to the BFNL coaching ranks. What were your first impressions of the Swans group? (Chris); There has been a bit of a shift in the age profile. We'll be a lot younger this year. So far I can tell you they're enthusiastic, eager to learn...both very encouraging attributes to work with. (Todd): Is your role primarily to take the group another step beyond a Preliminary Final or is the focus more on development given some 13 players are expected up from the Under 19s this year? How do you see it? (Chris): Well last year we had a much more experienced group, and were able to win something in the vicinity of seven games by 10 points or less – all the close ones essentially. My role, given we've a significantly younger list, is to help set up the club, having the right roles in place for sustained future success. (Todd): Callan Wellings is a welcomed addition from Collingwood VFL. Tell us about him and what we can expect? (Chris): Good ball user, has excellent leadership skills and is a quality person. Unfortunately for Callan he will miss the first month of the season due to a delayed surgery and travel commitment. (Todd): Bailey Van de Heuvel joins Geelong's VFL list but remains a Ballarat player. His presence will be a major boost for the group if/when available. What's your preference (position) for Bailey given he can play a key role for you across any line - the ideal swingman at this level. (Chris): Defence. You want him where he plays his best footy. (Todd): You've lost a few impact players from last year, they're never easy to replace. What's a realistic ask for 2023? 12 wins was huge last year given Melton (14 in 2022) and East Point (13 in
MELTON
COACH: Aaron Tymms
ON THE RECORD: (Todd): Tymmsy, with the monkey of expectation off your back winning last year – how have you gone about restoring the motivation of the group for a new season? (Aaron): The boys are very keen with the opportunity to go back-to-back. I expect we'll look a little different this year so those who weren't a part of it are hungry for a taste of it. So there's plenty to be excited about. (Todd): You get key bigman Benny Archard back which is a major boost but as many as four Premiership players from last year are gone. How did you weigh up your off-season on the player movement front? (Aaron): It's a bit of a shame we lost a few, it's the biggest turnover of the list I’ve had since joining the club in 2018. It will be a good test for us. (Todd): Can we expect you to introduce some more youngsters this season? From the outside there seems to be a fair queue wanting a crack, namely the twos given they lost just 3 games last year (R/U). (Aaron): Definitely. I'm tipping we'll see a bit more of our emerging talent. Max Scoble, Nathan Dowdy, Conrad Farrugia and Zac Russell are a few of our boys on the up. (Todd): You’re now a Premiership coach with the Bloods – what are you better at now than you were when you joined the club in 2018? What have you learned? (Aaron): I'm more relaxed, patient and better organised. I used to be all about win, win, win and prone to make more changes than I needed to chasing the result. (Todd): You're such an even team, who in your opinion brings the X-factor? (Aaron): We don't have outright matchwinners if that's what you're alluding to. We're an honest, even bunch. Full team buy-in.
2019) are the only other two sides to win 12 or more games in a season over the last 5 years. (Chris): As I alluded to earlier, I’m not sure we win as many games last year without the older heads. It's all about getting more games into the younger players - that alone is an improvement wins and losses aside. IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS: (Chris): Quality youth, fit, skilled with healthy blend of experience. PROJECTED IMPROVEMENT: (Chris): Getting more games into younger players. PRE-SEASON TRAINING: (Chris): Early signs have been encouraging. Enthusiastic bunch all eager to learn. PLAYER INS: C.Wellings (Collingwood VFL), M.Bishop (returning). PLAYER OUTS: S.James (Perth), L.Dawson (Brisbane), A.Domic (Buninyong), J.Dunne (CHFL), J.Blackburn (Barwon Heads), A.McPherson, T.Sutton. *C.Prendergast, J.Gibson, N.Weightman, N.Swain are all doubtful / yet to commit VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS: B.Van de Heuvel (Geelong), T.Maple (Footscray), A.Bade (Footscray) IMPROVERS: (OUTSIDE OF BALLARAT) (Chris): Sunbury / Darley FLAG TIP: (OUTSIDE OF BALLARAT) (Chris): Melton / Sebastopol clear benchmarks Todd's Ballarat prediction: 5th - 7th
IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS: (Aaron): Hard working. We're a defence first group across all lines - to be #1 in this area is a real focus. PROJECTED IMPROVEMENT: (Aaron): Defensive 50 stoppages - we're leaking too many goals. Also, our midfield connection, again around stoppage - needs work. PRE-SEASON TRAINING: (Aaron): Really good. The boys completed the 90km running program asked of them over the break. We didn't do much before Xmas given we went so deep last year but have returned to three nights a week from Jan 30. PLAYER INS: B.Archard (returns), J.O'Brien Ballarat), Br.Sullivan (Melton J.Watkins (North Melbourne VFL)
(North South),
PLAYER OUTS: J.Hickey (Diggers Rest), L.Hickey (Diggers Rest), M.Orr (Diggers Rest), B.Crofts (Caroline Springs), *D.O'Leary (work/doubtful), *B.Payne (Port Melbourne Assistant Coach may still play handful) VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS: Ben Archard (Essendon), J.Watkins (North Melbourne), K.Borg (training with Port Melbourne), B.Payne (coaching at Port Melbourne). IMPROVERS: (OUTSIDE OF MELTON) (Aaron): Darley into a second year under Dan Jordan, and North Ballarat. FLAG TIP: (OUTSIDE OF MELTON) (Aaron): Sebastopol will go very close. Todd's Melton prediction: 1st - 2nd
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COACH: Jason Hamilton (new) CO-COACH: Ryan Hoy ON THE RECORD: (Todd): Jason, welcome to the BFNL. Tough gig the Panthers, given the club has won just 9/58 games since 2018. I think it would be unfair to define your coming season with win/ loss. In that case what is you and Ryan's idea of 'season defining' for your young group? (Jason): Progressive improvement from week to week. Continue to put time into those young blokes as 'Pilch' did before me promoting organic growth and development. (Todd): In our brief conversations ahead of today you come across quite the 'straight shooter'. Win/ loss aside what will you and Ryan be looking for on a weekly basis to ensure the confidence you're on the right track? (Jason): Our ability to compete deeper and games. We're confident having three full teams representing our club each week. (Todd): Losing three big guns especially – namely Dylan Conway, Shaun Wyatt and Billy Lloyd would impact any club – what has been the intentions of the club to replace them? What player type have you and Ryan targeted in the off-season? (Jason): Bigger body inside mids. A key back and key forward. We're not the finished product yet, still in the marketplace. (Todd): There’s some progressive talent among the youngsters at the club who are starting to notch up considerable game time – can we expect any in particular to graduate into the midfield or have a significant impact on games? Who has taken you and Ryan's eye on the track for example? (Jason): Mitch Fino, Cody Chapman, Jarrod Bibby and Riley Theo are a promising quartet you can expect to see playing minutes in the midfield. They're fit, strong and showing enough to give every indication they're ready to take their game to another level. (Todd): Do you know much about your BFNL opposition given your short time? What are your observations/expectations on what you know al-
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COACH: Gary Learmonth (new) ON THE RECORD: (Todd): Good luck in your new role leading the Lions this year – you've seen plenty of vision – how do you go about bridging the gap between the club’s best and worst on game day? (Gary): I don't think we're far away. A bit of luck on the injury front, natural progression and healthy competition for spots should hold us in good stead. (Todd): Your returns in the 'East' last year beating 4/5 sides tells me the group isn't far away from finals calculations (finished 8th in 2022) – your first impressions on where the club’s at? (Gary): I've been pleased with the group. The boys train with intent and want to learn. It's still early but so far, so good. (Todd): Losing virtually no-one in the off season tells me the buy-in from the playing group is as good as any. What have you been able to add? (Gary): Nick Kelston is a versatile utility who can play anywhere, while Will Madden gives us some much needed height. We were asking too much of players to fill key positions last year. (Todd): Reigning Club Best and Fairest Isaac Grant and influential midfielder Cooper Craig-Peters have been training at VFL clubs Williamstown and Footscray over the pre-season. It's no secret they're crucial to your finals chances – what's their situation at the moment? (Gary): Hard to know. (VFL lists not finalised at time of interview). Of course we hope they're listed but selfishly we want to have them and they’ll be welcomed with open arms if/when available.
ready via vision, word of mouth, etc.? (Jason): Quality competition with accomplished players and coaches. The vision indicates a skilful brand of footy - I’m really looking forward to the opportunity coaching at the highest level of my career. I just love the footy! IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS: (Jason): Youth who are eager to learn and improve. Also we hope our level of fitness can be an advantage. PROJECTED IMPROVEMENT: (Jason): Tinker game plan to suit us specifically. We don't want to try and play some other team’s game. Focusing on our plan maximising our own strengths can only help us, I think. I also think a new voice, something new if you like, will invigorate the group, and hopefully we can have a few more wins. PRE-SEASON TRAINING: (Jason): Going great, I’m very happy with our fitness levels. PLAYER INS: P.Moi-moi (Geelong West), C.White (Hillside), T.Halley-Tualli (St Kilda City), P.Hoyland (Rockbank), T.Laifituani (St Kilda City), A.Reilly (St Kilda City), One or two more to come? PLAYER OUTS: S.Wyatt (Pt Cook), Br Sullivan (Melton), B.Sullivan (Darley), B.Lloyd (Horsham), D.Conway (retired) D.Jones (doubtful) VFL AFFILIATED PLAYERS: T.Halley-Tualli (Sandringham). P.Moi-moi (Sandringham) IMPROVERS: (OUTSIDE OF M/SOUTH) (Jason): Sunbury FLAG TIP: (OUTSIDE OF M/SOUTH) (Jason): Melton Todd's Melton South prediction: 9th-11th
(Todd): Give us an insight into what type of Coach you are Gary – name three non-negotiables you'll ask of your players on game day… (Gary): 1. Be ready to play. 2. Be hard to play against. 3. Take the game on. IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS: (Gary): Talented mix of youth experience.
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PROJECTED IMPROVEMENT: (Gary): Ruck options Nathan Dunstan (4 games last year) and Will Madden are big ins for us - we will structure up much better. PRE-SEASON TRAINING: (Gary): Isn't everyone flying at this time of year! PLAYER INS: W.Madden (Tiwi Islands), (Murtoa), R.Jerrera (Point Cook).
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Ballan Brumbies Basketball It was semi-finals week for Ballan Brumbies, with the under 19 Boys E looking to move into the grand final and defend their crown. Their opponent? A talented and athletic Saints Pirates. Jasper Batrouney got the favoured Brumbies underway with a three pointer, however Saints quickly assumed control of the match. Their defense was stifling Ballan’s drive and kick game leading to a series of rushed shots and forced passes from Ballan. At the other end of the floor Brumbies light fingered guards were hampered by officiating that was on the tighter side. Noah Young, who picked up three quick fouls, the young man most impacted. Rob Fisher and especially Jude Graham were having their way with the Brumbies, scoring almost at will. When the powerful Olawale Obadina muscled his way into a tough basket, Ballan found themselves unexpectedly trailing 18-5. If it wasn’t for Josh Rofe’s ability to be everywhere at once on defense, Ballan may have been in even deeper trouble. A late first half rally, led by Tom Parente and Rofe, saw Ballan cut the margin to a far more manageable eight points at the break, trailing Saints 12-20. Ballan appeared to change up their defensive philosophy in the second half. Rather than trying to attack Saints ball carriers and create turnovers, they
became a little more conservative, challenging the Saints to shoot over them from the perimeter. The approach worked a treat as paint oriented Saints offense dried up to a trickle. At the other end, however, Ballan continued to struggle to find the basket. Their vaunted perimeter shooting had largely abandoned them and whilst Ethan Boland was controlling the offensive glass, his bizarre reluctance to shoot was costing the Brumbies potential points in a game where points were increasingly difficult to come by. Saints still had to respect those shooters, though. Ballan adapted by upfaking the closing defender and getting into the midrange, a wrinkle that proved successful. Noah Pace hit a gentle floater, Young sliced to the basket and Rofe got a friendly roll on a pull-up jumper. With the Brumbies back in the contest, Batrouney took over. The classy guard continued Ballan’s mid-range barrage with a pair of baskets before feeding Parente for a layup and Young for a long overdue three pointer as Ballan at long last retook the lead with under three minutes to play. Graham quickly gave Saints back the lead before Boland was sent to the free throw line. A good shooter, not that he realises it, the big man calmly nailed both freebies. Batrouney then seemingly sealed the game with a layup of his own with the clock under 10 seconds. The drama wasn’t over with yet, though. Saints quickly moved the ball up the floor as Graham managed to get free in the corner. His potential game ty-
ing three was well short, but a whistle signalled a foul and with it three free throws – and the chance to send the match to overtime. He calmly drilled the first before the next shot bounced out, assuring Ballan of victory and consecutive grand final berths. This season, a record 13 Ballan Brumbies sides reached semi-finals, with seven so far (the Under 19 girls were yet to play at deadline) reaching next weekend’s grand finals; another record. If Ballan can pick up four championships from those finalists, it will cap the most successful season in the clubs short history. RESULTS Under 10 Boys Ballan D 10 lost Celtic Tigers 29 Under 12 Boys Ballan E 23 def Phoenix Eagles 12 Ballan C 68 def Drummo Dragons 12 Under 14 Boys Ballan F White 36 def Drummo Dragons 24 Ballan D 31 lost Phoenix Cannons 33 Ballan C 48 def Saints Bucks 48-40 Under 14 Girls Ballan D 18 def Wildcats 18 Ballan B 21 lost Drummo Dragons 33 Under 16 Boys Ballan G 18 White lost Sovereign Knights 38 Ballan C 41 lost Sovereign Knights 73 Under 19 Boys Ballan H 45 def Wildcats 33 Ballan E 33 def Saints Pirates 31 Ballan D 31 lost Sovereign Knights 33
Ballan Golf Club R E SU LTS - W/e Saturday 25 March Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Chris Tudor (10) 38 points. R/up - Don Wickson (12) 37 points. Magpie - 14th Chris Tudor. NTPs - 12th Barry Sims, 15th Jimmy Walsh. Saturday Stroke - Final Round Club Championships. A GRADE Winner - Jason Bonar 75-12-63 on c/b R/Up - Frank Raffaele 70-7-63. B GRADE Winner - Barry Lenaghan 83-21-62. R/up - Bill Pickering 81-18-63 on c/b from Tony Ryan 80-17-63. NTPs - 12th Jason Bonar, 15th Tony Ryan. Magpies - 14th & 18th Chris Dunn. Championship Final Results Stroke - 2023 Club Champion Chris Dunn 261. A GRADE - Winner Chris Dunn 261. B GRADE - Winner Don Wickson 317. C GRADE - Winner Barry Lenaghan 347. Nett - Tom Bond Trophy Bill Pickering 255. A GRADE - Winner Frank Raffaele 256. B GRADE - Winner Bill Pickering 255. C GRADE - Winner Barry Lenaghan 267.
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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics The 2022/23 BMLAC track & field season came to a conclusion last Saturday with the Centre Championship Day held at Masons Lane Reserve. Athletes competed in their 5 chosen events, with medals up for grabs for the top 3 placegetters. The clinking of medals could be heard throughout the day as athlete’s outstanding results were rewarded. The excitement from athletes as they arrived early for checkin and to prepare for the penultimate day of the season was exciting. Mackenzie Estlick (Dolphins) who set a new Under 15 Triple Jump record, breaking a 15 year old record, jumping a new distance of 10.19m. Mackenzie will now represent Victoria at the Australian Little Athletics Championships next month. Once events had concluded, athletes and supporters came together for the 2022/23 Track and Field Season Centre presentations. President, Maria Downes congratulated everyone on a fabulous season recognising our wonderful athletes, officials and all our valued sponsors. Special thanks went to the outgoing Committee members who will finish their time at BMLAC and especially Maria who is stepping down as President after nine years in the position and particularly after a challenging last 12 months ensuring the Pat Lane Pavilion renovations were completed - thank you. Little Athletics Victoria service awards were presented to 7 year participants - Jacob Ragusa, Charlie Del Mastro, Myah Estlick, Lillian Roberts, Harrison Lovett, James White. 10 year service certificates were presented to Alex Lloyd, Samuel White and Oliver Carr. Centre Age group Champions and Runner-Up award winners (Boys and Girls) UNDER 6 Winners - Kyson Berryman & Poppy McClure R/Up - Kai Mills & Millicent Johansen UNDER 7 Winners - Hendrix Wake & Blaithe Fletcher R/Up - Saatvik Dwarampudi, Olive Blockland UNDER 8 Winners - Jacob Cassar, Mia Dutt R/Up - Kobi Hehir, Milla Jones UNDER 9 Winners - Lucas Priestley, Nyah Halfhide R/Up - Sampath Dwarampudi, Mya Berryman
2022/23 Centre Champion Club – Dolphins Photos - BMLAC UNDER 10 Winners - Angus Norman, Anni Clarke R/Up - Liam Way, Alexis Farrell UNDER 11 Winners - Harrison Lovett, Halo Arahanga R/Up - Ezekiel Horne, Billie Del Mastro UNDER 12 Winners - Dushan Baniluk, Mathilde Grant R/Up - Elijah Sundqvist, Myah Estlick UNDER 13 Winners - Patrick Lovett, Evie White R/Up - Nicholas Mai, Patrick Lovett UNDER 14 Winners - Nicholas Ide, Evie White R/Up - Troy Lee, Sadie Jones UNDER 15 Winners - Felix Cukavac, Mackenzie Estlick R/Up - Alex Lloyd, Hannah Lee UNDER 16 Winners - Samuel White, Emma Stewart UNDER 17 Winners - Braydn Rich, Bridie Shanahan R/Up - Jonas Cukavac, Danielle Ide
The overall Centre Champions were awarded to Mia Dutt, Hendrix Wake (Juniors), Mathilde Grant, Harrison Lovett (Intermediate) and Mackenzie Estlick and Samuel White (Seniors). Encouragement awards were presented to Jaz Ferreira, Alex Cauchi and Jacob Ragusa. Special awards were presented to Skyla Berryman for the Jim Lilburne 100m Award, Nyah Halfhide for the Wayne Arnold High Jump award, Nicholas Ide was awarded the Troy Lorensini Sportsmanship Award, Mackenzie Estlick was presented with the Trevor Lyne Triple Jump trophy while Nicholas Ibrahim was the Most Improved athlete for the season. The Egg Board Shield for the Champion Club was won by the Dolphins. The Centre will take a short break and return for the Winter Cross Country season, the first competition will be held on Saturday 29 April at Masons Lane Reserve commencing at 10.30am. Summer registered athlete fees include the Cross Country season, while new members are welcome to register for Cross Country for a small fee. The Centre AGM will be held on Wednesday 3 May at 7.30pm at the clubrooms.
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The Queen takes the Crown By Tim O'Connor (HRV)
ation and with the run she had I thought she probably would have won a little bit easier, but she got the job done. “I always thought we had (Im Ready Jet) covered after its early mistake, but she’s getting a bit clever now – she only does what she has to.” Alford’s victory was his 131st at Group 1 level and the 54-year-old continues to close in on the magical 8000-win milestone. “No more goals anymore, I threw all that out a while ago. I’m just happy driving winners now,” he said. “Big races like this are great for good owners and trainers, but I still get a kick out of driving like a winner at Charlton for Ray Cross the other day. “Every win is special in its own way.” Queen Elida has now won 20 of 37 career starts, with prizemoney earnings up over $400,000.
Queen Elida captured two big prizes last Saturday night with another quality display at Victorian harness racing headquarters, Tabcorp Park Melton. The Brent Lilley-trained squaregaiter prevailed in the Group 1 Aldebaran Park Sumthingaboutmaori Trotters Free For All, and with that secured overall honours in the Kerryn Manning Trotting Mares Triple Crown. For her victory in the Sumthingaboutmaori and La Coocaracha two weeks earlier, Queen Elida finished three points clear of Sleepee in the three-round series and pocketed a $10,000 bonus for connections. Champion reinsman Chris Alford found a spot in behind leader Sleepee through the early stages of Saturday night’s feature and then bided his time with Queen Elida through much of the 2760m trip. Im Ready Jet, who galloped at the start, surged up to challenge Sleepee down the back straight, and while she easily raced past the early pilot, the race favourite had enjoyed a much easier run and eventually moved past to win by 1.8m. Im Ready Jet was a brave second, with Ofortuna getting home well to finish third. “She’s just great to A big Group 1 win for Brent Lilley (Trainer) and driver Chris drive,” Alford said. Alford with Queen Elida at Tabcorp Park Melton last Saturday “She adapts to any situ- night. Photo – Stuart McCormick
Shesawish scored a win (3yo Trotting Fillies Final) for trainer Neville Pangrazio, driven by Anthony Butt at Tabcorp Park Melton last Saturday night. By Tim O'Connor (HRV) Chris Lang is one of the sport’s greatest conditioners of squaregaiters and he landed a quinella in the $50,000 Aldebaran Park Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic (3YO Trotting Colts and Geldings) Final earlier in the night at Tabcorp Park Melton, last Saturday. Lang took the reins of short-priced favourite Imhavinagoodtime and he duly saluted despite a brilliant finishing surge from stablemate Majestic Mover, who closed to within a half-neck for John Caldow. “He obviously had a very good education with Shane Gallagher and the Yeomans team there at Homestead Farm in Doreen,” Lang said of the Majestic Son gelding, who won his Home Grown heat on debut on March 15. “They know how to look after them and have been getting many winners for many years. “He came to me in very good order, and we basically just had to keep him rolling along. I couldn’t believe a month ago he was going to do what he has done his last two starts.” Lang said Imhavinagoodtime and Majes-
tic Mover would now go for a break and expects improvement from both when they return to the races. Shesawish then provided Rochester trainer Neville Pangrazio with one of the biggest thrills of his career when she led all the way to take out the Aldebaran Park Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic (3YO Trotting Fillies) Final. Reinsman Anthony Butt took the daughter of Wishing Stone straight to the front at the start and that’s where she stayed. Key rival Kyvalley Amanda poured the pressure on approaching the straight, but galloped to allow Shesawish an easy trot home for victory. “Nev and Louise (Pangrazio) have done a fantastic job with her, as they do with all of their horses,” Butt said. “She’s beautifully mannered for a young trotter and she looked fantastic tonight, didn’t she? “They’ve done a great job with her and I’m sure there’s a lot ahead of her.” Lang claimed the night’s only winning double when he trained and drove Giveitatry to victory in the Peter Jackson Menswear Vicbred Pace.
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