Moorabool News June 20

INSIDE THIS WEEK...

Five decades of showcasing art

Help deliver democracy

Short stories, big prizes

POWER FIGHT HITS CANBERRA

By Lachlan Ellis

The battle to get transmission lines put underground has headed to the Federal Parliament, with dozens of farmers and affected landowners from across the country heading to the capital last week.

Joining Nationals leader David Littleproud in condemning current plans for the Western Renewables Link (WRL), dozens of farmers travelled to Canberra on Tuesday 13 June to call for greater community consultation and a rethinking of the transition to renewables.

One of the concerned landowners who made the trip was Bunding farmer Gerald Conroy, who said current plans for the WRL, and other powerline projects planned across the country, put the livelihoods of regional people, and the environment, at serious risk.

“We wanted to raise awareness that this project is a national project that is impacting all the local communities along the 28,000 kilometres on transmission lines they plan to put in. There were farmers there from Ballan, all the way to St Arnaud and Kerang. There was a couple from Queensland, a few from

New South Wales,” Mr Conroy told the Moorabool News.

“We’ve got to protect our present and our future. Everyone wants cheaper power and a cheaper way to live, but we can do it better. We want to make sure everyone gets treated equally, if someone in the city wants cheaper power, it shouldn’t be that someone in the country has got to carry the burden.”

Mr Littleproud echoed Mr Conroy’s concerns, and said landowners along the route of planned transmission line networks had a right to be angry.

“Labor’s reckless race to 82 per cent renewables by 2030 means 28,000 kilometres of transmission lines will rip up native vegetation and prime agricultural land. Labor can’t confirm how much land will be required, how much it will cost and who will be affected,” Mr Littleproud said.

“The decision to rewire the nation and fast-track the project has been done with little consultation. Farmers in the region are understandably outraged.”

Mr Littleproud said the Nationals “believe a Senate enquiry into the transmission lines is essential, to make sure that renewable projects have the social licence they need to operate

in rural communities, and that all alternatives are explored.” Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen was asked by Nationals MP Anne Webster how many farmers would be impacted by “the Government’s fast-tracking of 28,000 kilometres of poles and wires across regional Australia”.

“The Honourable Member made a number of assertions in her question, and it is appropriate to point out that those assertions are incorrect. In relation to VNI West, I’ll say this – the number of farms affected will depend in no small part on the final route selected,” Mr Bowen said.

“AEMO made an announcement two weeks ago that they had changed the proposed route based on community feedback. That is no bad thing, the new Option 5A pivots away from its original path heading northwest instead of through Charlton…to skirt around Kerang and hit the Murray River downstream of Barmah.

“This is a result of community consultation. Community consultation is something we take very seriously in the Government.”

Nationals Leader David Littleproud, and the farmers who gathered in Canberra last Tuesday, including Gerald Conroy (far right) from Moorabool, believe more thought and consultation need to go into projects such as the Western Renewables Link. Photo – Office of David Littleproud MP

Five decades of showcasing art

The Friday before the annual art show officially opens to the public, is called the ‘Gala Opening Night’, for good reason.

A huge crowd packed into the Public Hall, to get first dibs on buying some artwork, at the 51st Rotary Club of Bacchus Marsh Art Exhibition and Sale.

Run over the King’s Birthday long weekend, over 505 pieces of art were on display. The artwork mediums included oils, water colours, photographs, sculptures and more.

This year’s judge was Sophie Prince, Curatorial Project Officer Australian and First Nations Art at the National Gallery of Victoria.

“It is a real pleasure to take in all the unique pieces that are lovingly created,” she said on opening night.

“There is beautiful detail, such talent in the area and a lot of inspiring works.”

Co-Chair of the Art Show Committee, Ian Cabrié said the annual art show is popular event for all the community.

“It is a very necessary and popular fundraiser for our Rotary club, with those funds raised going back into the local community and projects.”

The artwork is not only local but comes from all over Victoria and neighbouring states.

Mr Cabrié said the list of supporting organisations and individuals is a long one.

“We are most grateful for the continuing patronage of our sponsor Diana Gibson and other award sponsors that include Moorabool Shire Council, the Community Bank, Arbee Real Estate, Grow West and MPs Michaela Settle and Sam Rae.”

The artworks for sale are many and varied, both in price and style, some asking $2600 down to $85.

Moorabool Mayor Cr Rod Ward chose two pieces for the Shire art collection.

“It was a difficult choice with such a huge display of works,” he said.

“When I looked through Council’s own existing collection, we didn’t have one of the Bacchus Marsh streetscapes and, Nimmons bridge, located near Scarsdale, has always appealed to me.”

The latter was judged Best Photograph, taking out First Prize for Elizabeth Thompson.

Local artist Janice Webster painted the water colour, ‘Main Street Afternoon Light’

The Bacchus Marsh Art Shows is among the oldest regional art show in Victoria.

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Best Artwork: (21 Years & Under) ‘Woman with the white flower’ (Skye McBain)

Best Sculpture: ‘Sunset @ The Werribee Gorge’ (Ri Van Veen)

Best Artwork by Local Artist: ‘Night Drive-Vibrance’ (Nerrida Parfitt)

Best Watercolour: ‘On Parade’ (Barbara Madden)

Best Any other Medium" ‘Sunbird’ (Lyn Cooke)

Moorabool Mayor Cr Rod Ward with one of the two artworks he chose to add to Council art collection – Janice Webster (Main Street Afternoon Light).

Best Local Content: ‘Last Light, Bacchus Marsh’ (Uma Barry) Photos – The Moorabool News ©

Cash for school expansion

By Lachlan Ellis

A local school has welcomed a local State MP to its grounds for a tour and a storytelling session, with millions in State Government funding provided to the school in this year’s Budget.

Eureka MP Michaela Settle visited St Bernard’s Parish Primary School in Bacchus Marsh last Wednesday, and was thanked by both staff and students for helping support the school’s growth.

The State Government has committed $3 million to St Bernard’s for expansion of the school to allow for more students, with the school matching that total.

St Bernard’s Parish Primary School Principal Sister Mary Sarah said the school had exciting plans for the money, and hopes to have a builder chosen soon.

“We had the Mary MacKillop Learning Hub dedicated last year, which broke decades of no real expansion of the school. Next to that we have a beautiful building from 1969, muchloved and much-used…with the funding we’ll be increasing capacity, we could go up to 600 or 700 [students], we’re spoiled for land,” Sr Mary said.

“We’re at capacity at the moment, we could easily increase from 150 to 200 with the additional room. We’ve put in for a supplementary grant as well, and the hope is that this year we could go to tender and be ready to get moving. A new building will help accommodate for the middle years, LOTE, and specialist learning, as well as for the arts, humanities, and music as well.”

Sr Mary said the school had given how to use the funding “a lot of thought, and had a lot of community discussions already on what would best serve the children.

“We’re at 370 students now, and projected number for 2030 is 560. The way we’re going I wouldn’t be surprised if we exceeded that number, Bacchus Marsh is in a real growth corridor,” Sr Mary said.

Fittingly wearing a coat in what Sr Mary dubbed “St Bernard’s red”, Ms Settle also promoted the Premier’s Reading Challenge during her visit, reading Somewhere in Australia to a group of students at the new Learning Hub.

Eureka MP Michaela Settle read the book Somewhere in Australia to St Bernard’s students, who eagerly guessed the names of different Australian animals in the book. Photo – Lachlan Ellis

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APC Notice

Hay bale tragedy

Obligation to publish – Designated Resolution 5

By Lachlan Ellis

Publication

of notices about the Council

It’s law to have ID

to reach out with concerns specific to your animals, or for emergency relief and recovery activities within an impacted area,” Mr Fahy said.

A Greendale man has sadly passed away, after an accident involving a hay bale on the weekend.

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

“Getting a PIC is quick, easy, and free via the Agriculture Victoria website – all that’s required is your contact details, the number of horses and the parcels of land where they’re kept.”

It is understood that the 64-year-old had been working on a farm on Sunday but hadn’t been seen for hours, prompting locals to contact emergency services. Paramedics and police attended the scene, but the man was unable to be revived.

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

A Victoria Police spokesperson said the man’s death was not being treated as suspicious.

All Victorian properties with livestock, including horses, are required by law to have a PIC, an eight-character code essential for contact and traceability purposes.

Mr Fahy said PICs are required whether you keep a horse for recreational, agricultural or competitive purposes.

“…even a brood mare in the paddock,” he said.

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“Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a man died in Greendale on 18 June. It is believed a 64-year-old Greendale man was crushed by a hay bale while working on a private property on Long Gully Road,” the spokesperson told the Moorabool News.

[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.

The Moorabool News 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] 9261 1930). For further information see www.presscouncil.org.au.

[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.o rg.au) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see www.presscouncil.or g.au.

Horse owners are being asked to take a simple step for their equine friends and register for a Property Identification Code (PIC).

Agriculture Victoria Manager Livestock Traceability Ben Fahy said PICs provided horse owners an extra level of protection during emergencies.

“If there’s a flood, fire or disease outbreak, we may need

“When horses are on agistment away from home, it’s essential that those properties have PICs, which can be applied for by the horse owner or service provider.”

Livestock owners should regularly review their PIC details, and update any changes that have occurred such as change in property address, species of livestock or changes to personal details.

When livestock are offered for sale, given away or bartered via online or print media, the PIC of the property at which the livestock are kept must be included in the advertisement. Register for a Property Identification Code today via the Agriculture Victoria website, or call 1800 678 779.

Making a splash

By Lachlan Ellis

It was as pleasant a day as it could’ve been to plunge into some icy water in the middle of winter, when fourteen locals made the plunge on Saturday, and in doing so, helped raise around $60,000 for FightMND.

Though the sunshine wouldn’t have dulled the shock of landing in the freezing pool, this year’s sliders at the Big Freeze in the Marsh no doubt got a warm, fuzzy feeling from being a part of the big day.

Close to $45,000 has been raised on the Big Freeze in the Marsh’s page, with beanie sales estimated at around $15,000 on the day, putting the total amount close to a whopping $60,000, though the tally is still being counted at the time of writing.

The sun was shining at Maddingley Park as the sliders went one after another following Bacchus Marsh’s match against

up to all of us

Melton South, with the costumes ranging from Dame Edna, to the Little Mermaid, and Cobras President Ian ‘Macca’ McClure sliding down as Ronald McDonald.

Hundreds of people flocked to the FightMND slide near the cricket nets to watch, with plenty of second-hand splashes hitting those who got too close.

Mr McClure said it was incredible to see the level of support the community had shown for the event, and the fight against motor neurone disease.

“It doesn’t matter how cold that water is, it’s well worth it to support the cause. In three years of doing this, we’ve raised nearly $200,000 towards fighting MND. The drive and the passion from Anne Phyland has been incredible,” he told the Moorabool News.

“It’s amazing, I’m so proud of our community and what they’ve given.”

This year’s event was the first without Greendale’s Phil O’Keefe, who was the local face of the fight against MND, battling hard against the beast from his diagnosis in 2015 until sadly passing away on May 25 this year.

“Phil was a very courageous man. To battle something like MND for eight years, and maintain his dignity, is amazing. Thanks for backing this event has to go out to the community, to Melton South for getting involved, and a special thanks to the Greendale community for not only this year’s support, but their ongoing support,” Mr McClure said.

Mr O’Keefe’s friends Neal Morgan and Nick Myrianthis paid tribute to their mate before taking the plunge.

“He had the last laugh on us and got us to do this. The last thing he asked us was to go down the slide into this pool of ice. Go mate, we’re doing it,” they said.

Donations are still open online, so if you’d like to donate and help fight MND, visit bit.ly/BigFreeze2023.

Photos – Lachlan Ellis and Anne Phyland

LEARN MORE

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DENTAL Q.

OPTOMETRY

Do I need to use a mouthwash?

A.Most patients with a healthy mouth and good general health (low risk of decay, no active gum disease, no salivary gland issues, or underlying health issues) mouthwash is probably unnecessary. If used straight after brushing with fluoride toothpaste, will wash away the fluoride prematurely, which is counterproductive. There are, however, specific situations when mouthwashes can be hugely beneficial to some patients. We always recommend choosing alcohol free mouthwashes as alcohol has a drying effect on the teeth and has been linked to increased oral cancer risk. Check with your local dentist whether you and your family may benefit from using a mouthwash and the best way to implement it into your oral hygiene routine.

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No.

Q.Is it true that wearing prescription glasses makes your vision worse?

Wearing glasses has no affect on your prescription. Your eyes might change, therefore changing the prescription over time, but there is no correlation between wearing glasses and decreased vision. However, wearing glasses does improve your vision and due to that you will want to wear your glasses more. It’s true that you may find yourself needing stronger prescriptions, but this isn’t a result of wearing glasses. Our vision deteriorates as we get older, and chances are, you will need to upgrade your prescription from time to time.

Darryl Wilson Optometrist by George & Matilda Eyecare bacchusmarsh@georgeandmatilda.com.au

ph. (03) 5367 4944 • 21 Grant Street Bacchus Marsh

CONVEYANCING Q.

A.

Who is responsible for the payment of the rates?

The vendor (seller) is obliged to pay the rates on the property up until the date of settlement.

To adjust rates as to the date of settlement, any amount outstanding for rates is deducted from money paid to the vendor.

The purchaser then makes an allowance to the vendor for their share of the rates from the settlement date to the end of the rating period with payment made to the rating authority for any amount outstanding during settlement.

CASA CONVEYANCING

Contact JASMINE VAGHERA today: info@casaconveyancing.com.au

Ph. 5303 0252 • 105 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh

LEGAL

Q.

Who is responsible for arranging a funeral where there is a Will?

An Executor has the responsibility to arrange for a funeral when a person passes away unless the deceased has already made those arrangements themselves. A Will might specify the deceased’s wishes for the funeral, such as burial or cremation, and the Executor should follow their wishes however is not legally obligated to do so. The funeral director should liaise with the Executor to obtain instructions to arrange the funeral, however, the Executor should also discuss any arrangements with family members. If the deceased did not have a Will, these decisions will likely fall to the next-of-kin.

GRAINGER LEGAL Contact JASMYNE CADMAN today: info@graingerlegal.com.au • ph. 5303 0250 105 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340

FINANCE Q.

What are lenders looking for in my bank statements?

There are several reasons why a lender may want to take a look at your bank statements.

1. To ensure you have enough money to complete the purchase transaction

2. Are there any credit commitments that are not showing up on your credit file, such as maintenance repayments?

3. Matching your salary payment from your payslip with the money received in your bank account

4. Reviewing your expenditure, are you spending all of your money received each month, or are you putting some away?

The lenders will use this information to assess the risk of your application and ensure that the loan is affordable to you.

Q.

REAL ESTATE

What Types of O er are there?

Conditional offers: This offer is dependent on certain conditions you negotiate with the seller, such as ‘subject to finance’ or ‘subject to building and/or Pest inspection’. This offer generally gives you between 7 and 14 days to complete any conditions that have been set and the sale won’t be complete until you do. Unconditional offers: The vendor may be unwilling to accept conditional offers, as they will effectively be taking the property off the market until the conditions are met. This will mean that they may miss out on additional enquiries. Some vendors only choose to accept unconditional offers. This means your offer has to be submitted without any conditions in order to secure the sale. This can be a good option if you’ve got your finances in order and don’t see the need for building/pest inspections.

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Short stories, big prizes

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Send your letters to news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Dear Editor,

At the Victorian Government Public Accounts Estimates Committee hearings on 8 June 23, Lily D’Ambrosio, our Energy Minister, said that there had been 1,524,000 applications for Round 4 of the $250 Power Saving Bonus.

She was giving an account of the $400M allocated for this in the State Budget.

While she did not say how many applications had been approved, if all of them were, then this would tally to $381M already spent, with $19M left in the budget.

By my maths, $19M, divided by $250 bonuses, would seem to still leave funding for 76,000 residential Victorian electricity customers waiting to claim the bonus.

If any Moorabool News readers are amongst those 76,000, and are yet to claim their bonus, please can I ask you to do so?

By Lachlan Ellis

Some of Moorabool’s aspiring writers, both young and old, have been awarded for their craft this month, as part of an annual competition.

On Saturday 3 June, the 2023 Moorabool Young Writers Awards and the 2023 Peter Carey Short Story Awards Ceremony were held at Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh. The event bought together writers of all ages from our local community and from across Australia to celebrate creativity and imagination in the short story form.

A record-breaking 438 short stories were submitted to the 2023 Peter Carey Short Story Awards, which was reduced to a longlist of 15 stories by the three-member longlisting panel.

Head judge, Bacchus Marsh’s Anne Casey-Hardy, had the difficult task of reducing the longlist even further to the seven most extraordinary stories, and picking out a winner from that shortlist.

The outright winner was Greg Foyster with his piece ‘Iso’, while Jumaana Abdu was named runner-up with ‘A Woman of Nineveh’, and Nathaniel Winfield won the Best Local Entry with ‘Doe Eyes’.

Mr Foyster won $2,000, while Ms Abdu won $1,000, with both writers’ work to be featured in literary magazine Meanjin as well. Mr Winfield’s story won him a $500 prize.

In the Moorabool Young Writers Awards competition, 688 students submitted their stories, with 27 of those young writers taking out prizes across four categories.

Local authors Jem Tyley-Miller and Wayne Marshall present the awards, and Ms Tyley-Miller congratulated all the winners.

“It was wonderful to celebrate another successful year of both the Carey and the Moorabool Young Writers’ Awards.

What makes the event so special is that we have writers from five to ninety years old celebrating with friends and family on the day, and we certainly wouldn’t discriminate against you if you were older. All stories are judged blind, meaning no names are attached, so the quality of the work speaks for itself,” she told the Moorabool News.

“It is always such a wonderful pleasure to share the winning stories with Peter Carey himself each year and to watch what started out as relatively small competitions go from strength to strength, particularly on the national stage.”

Young Writers Awards winners:

Early Years Primary

• Lola Hendrix, Harper Harris, Jake (Bungaree PS), Freddie O’Donnell, Meeka Booth

• Middle Primary Category

• Evie Rose Jarrad (winner), Scarlett Taylor Anderson (R/up), Grace Bonnici (3rd)

• (Honourable Mentions) - Chloe Beardsley, Chloe (Bungaree PS)

• (Encouragement Awards) - Areen Kaur, Kendall Matautia, Jessica (Bungaree PS)

Upper Primary Category

• Elizabeth Marshall (winner), Ivy Elizabeth Tyley-Miller (R/up), Harrison Malcolm Dean (3rd)

• (Honourable Mentions) - Amelie John, Makanaka Mukundi

• (Encouragement Awards) - Elise Victoria Holland, Lexie (Darley PS), Blake Griffiths, Mason Kick, Liam Garth, Jye Altay

Youth Category

• Isaac Tyley-Miller (winner), Katelynne Nicholson (R/up), Freya Fox (3rd)

If your needs are all met, then can I ask you to please donate the $250 to the STOPAUSNET Towers Supreme Court legal action to force AEMO to redesign and reroute the Western Renewables Link.

The application process is simple and can be done by visiting the website https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au.

For those that may struggle with the application process, Michaela Settle MP has been offering to help, or alternatively, readers are most welcome to contact me on 0417 401 458.

Donations to help fund the Supreme Court legal action can be made through the STOP AUSNET’S TOWERS website: https://www.stopausnetstowers.com.au, via bank transfer or GoFundme options.

Jim Phasey, Myrniong

Dear Editor,

I write regarding the article on page 9 (M/News 30 May), "Heating your home safely this winter."

While very topical at this time of the year, my question is how does one get anyone to service their gas heaters?

We had no problems getting someone out from Ballarat for the last service some years ago, but now due to the strict Regulations requiring a Permit to be issued by an official Inspector, to this point in time we have been unable to get anyone prepared to do the job; any suggestions?

Gary Shaw, Ballan

Greg Foyster won the 2023 Peter Carey Short Story Awards with his story ‘Iso’. Photo – Moorabool Libraries Photo –Moorabool Libraries

Help deliver democracy

Halletts Way crash

By Lachlan Ellis

A two-vehicle collision in Bacchus Marsh required the attendance of emergency services and saw a road closed, but those involved have thankfully escaped major injury.

A local resident warned others to avoid the area on social media late last Monday night at around 11pm, though another reported the area was clear about 15 minutes later.

Would-be election managers keen to work at the 2024 local government elections can apply now to join the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) pool of senior election officials.

Senior election officials are responsible for coordinating elections for entire council areas and will work for almost four months during the local council election period leading into and following October 2024.

A beef farmer, business owner, mum and senior election official, features in a video promoting the campaign, reflecting on her own experience in the fast-paced environment of an election office.

“You need to be able to give directions to other staff because things change within moments and you have to think on the spot and change your plans,” Janine Taylor said.

The recruitment campaign is target-

ing the Western Victorian region as well as both North-western Melbourne metropolitan and the Northern Victorian area, where the greatest shortages are, but the VEC encourages applicants from across Victoria.

Acting Electoral Commissioner Dana Fleming said that while managing elections could be challenging and unpredictable, it was also a rewarding experience, with many current senior election officials sticking with the job for over 20 years.

“You don’t need previous election experience. It’s all about the skills and life experience you can bring to the role – if you’re a strong communicator, organised, and bring a positive attitude, we want to hear from you,’ Ms Fleming said.

Applications are open until Friday 14 July, with more information available at vec.vic.gov.au/jobs

What do senior election officials do?

SEOs work as election managers and assistant election managers at each major election event. These roles are more complex and involved than other casual election roles. We appoint SEOs to these temporary roles in the lead-up to each election, for a period of around 15 weeks.

Being an SEO involves

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• using your leadership skills to support teams of local staff making a meaningful contribution to democracy in your community

What’s on offer competitive pay rates full training

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Police, FRV, SES, CFA, and Ambulance Victoria were all in attendance, but the latter services were both pleased to report passengers of the two vehicles were safe.

“Four CFA units responded to vehicle incident on Halletts Way in Bacchus Marsh at around 9.39pm 12 June. FRV and SES were on scene in support. Crews discovered two motor vehicles involved in the incident. Passengers were safe,” a CFA spokesperson told the Moorabool News.

“Victoria Police were [also] on scene. The incident was deemed safe at 10.24pm.”

The CFA spokesperson said crews remained on scene for 20 minutes to clean up.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said paramedics were called to the accident “at around 9.40 pm” on the night.

“A man believed to be in his 40s was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital with a lower body injury in a stable condition. A man believed to be in his 20s was taken to Sunshine Hospital with minor injuries in a stable condition,” the spokesperson said.

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COBRA NEWS – JUNE 20, 2023

SPONSORS DAY

The club was delighted to host some of our generous sponsors last Saturday. A number of sponsors joined us for lunch in the lead up to the Senior’s game against Melton South and the Fight MND Big Freeze. We were entertained by our MC, Footscray FC great Doug Hawkins, a local resident who is always generous with his time to the club and the Bacchus Marsh community in general. Doug entertained the crowd with anecdotes about his footy career and his life in general. Thanks Doug.

MND BIG FREEZE

The Bacchus Marsh Football and Netball Club was again delighted to host the Bacchus Marsh MND Big Freeze to raise much needed funds for research into treatment and prevention of MND. A big call out to Anne McClure and club President Ian McClure the forces behind this event. According to Anne, the event was a resounding success, and proved to again be super popular from the size of the crowd who came along. Full marks to the sliders who aside from raising money, showed great imagination with their costumes.

COBRAS

MID YEAR BALL

The Cobras Mid-Year Ball is on again, so keep the night of Saturday June 24 free, following our home game against East Point. The theme is Red, Yellow and Black so dress up in your red, yellow and black finery and come to the club rooms. Dinner and dancing at 6.00 for 6.30PM for $60 per head. Or come after dinner for just the dancing from 7.30PM for $30 per head. Don’t miss out buy your tickets on-line.

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ROUND 9 – SUNDAY JUNE 18

The seniors kicked off the women’s weekend on Saturday night under lights against Darley. Despite valiant efforts by the team, we went down by 78 pts with the game finishing in the rain. Sunday was back at Maddingley Park with U14’s kicking off in bright sunshine and having a good win. Followed by the U16’s who went down by 4pts to North Ballarat. Finished the round with the U19’s taking out a win against North Ballarat by a thrilling 3pts. Great effort by all the girls! We are going from strength to strength with local talent at the Cobras. We’ll reset and go again next weekend in Ballarat. Go Cobras!

WOMENS FOOTBALL

U14 Girls: Bacchus Marsh 2.6.18 won North Ballarat 2.1.13

Senior Women: Bacchus Marsh 3.1.19 lost Darley 14.13.97

JUNIOR NETBALL

U11 Seniors: Bacchus Marsh 3 lost Sebastopol 25

U11 Reserves: Bacchus Marsh 1 lost Sebastopol 9

U 13 Seniors: Bacchus Marsh 11 drew Sebastopol 11

U13 Reserves: Bacchus Marsh 26 won Sebastopol 2

U15 Seniors: Bacchus Marsh 21 lost Sebastopol 23

U15 Reserves: Bacchus Marsh 25 won Sebastopol 14

U17 Seniors: Bacchus Marsh 23 lost Sebastopol 40

U17 Reserves: Bacchus Marsh 14 lost Sebastopol 35

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

U11 Seniors: Bacchus Marsh 4.4.28 won Sebastopol 2.5.17

U 11 Reserves: Bacchus Marsh 0-0-0 drew Sebastopol 0-0-0

U13 Seniors: Bacchus Marsh 4.8.32 won Sebastopol 0.4.4

U13 Reserves: Bacchus Marsh 14.14.98 won Sebastopol 0-0-0

U15 Reserves: Bacchus Marsh 3.1.19 lost Sebastopol 9.17.71

U17 Seniors: Bacchus Marsh 13.18.96 won Sebastopol 3.6.24

Cobras record second win

By Todd Whelan

Bacchus Marsh overcame a slow start to run away comfortable 98-point winners over cellar dwellers Melton South at the weekend. Despite a one-win season heading in, the Cobras started warm favourites and asserted their authority on the game, booting 14 goals to one after half time, granting new season coach Jason Williams his first block of backto-back wins.

The home side was made to work hard early for any ascendency after the Panthers led at the first change, their only quarter win of the season.

Avoiding any knee jerk reactions, Williams opted with a philosophical approach at the first break, shifting onus back onto the players to own and correct on any perceived levels of lethargy, poor disposal and decision making.

While there was a response in the second term from the Cobras, enough to regain a half time lead, there was clearly more work to be done.

After the main break, a reset of sorts, the Cobras led by Jake Owen (4 goals) and Joel Freeman (5 goals) arrested the game onto something more resembling their own terms.

The Cobras booted eight goals to one in the third term earning belated separation on the scoreboard. Such was the dominance of the Cobras in the second half the margin could easily have been greater.

While Owen and Freeman did the damage for the Cobras in their front half, they were the welcoming beneficiaries of the work rate shown by Tyson Shea, Josh Huxtable, and Alex Porter.

Across half back Cobras duo Simon La Franchi and Xavier Jenks were their most effective. La Franchi’s discipline and Jenks’ distribution were a valued asset for the Co -

Devils suffer heavy loss on Mars

bras in transition often equating to scores. Organic currency is on the rise at Cobra land as they embraced as many as five players back from the AFL Under 18 pathway competition, and encouraging debut from 17-year-old Will Lalor who looms a lock prediction for a promising future.

Breezy first half conditions may have had an influence on the subpar efficiency levels of both teams given the nature of improvement shown by the Cobras in the second half, amounting to 24 shots on goal to just 4. The longer the game went, the clearer it became who was the superior team. The 98-point final margin essentially reiterated the majority of public opinion - the Cobras would it get it done.

What the coaches said; Williams (B/Marsh); “Unfortunately we didn’t apply ourselves well early but credit to our guys and leaders they came out mentally prepared after half time. We responded well and produced an excellent third quarter before finishing with 10 individual goalkickers. Very exciting to see our young talent on display again.”

Hoy (M/South); “A tale of two halves. We win the inside ball in the first half but Bacchus Marsh opened us up in the second. (There were) a lot of positives to take out of the first half but credit to Bacchus Marsh for lifting the intensity in the second. The Marsh had a good spread of young guns who beat us with their leg speed in the second half.”

Bacchus Marsh

19.18-132 def Melton South

5.4-34

B/Marsh (Whelan’s Best): J.Owen, T.Shea, S.LaFranchi, J.Freeman, J.Huxtable, E.McKercher, A.Porter.

B/Marsh (Goals): J.Freeman 5, J.Owen 4, E.McKercher 2, R.Huxtable 2, T.Shea, W.Lalor, J.McCreery, J.Huxtable, A.Porter, E.Ogden.

Top of the ladder clash

Bacchus Marsh Tigers Baseball

Last Saturday’s round was the midseason battle between the top teams in Division 3 of the Geelong Baseball Association, Bacchus Marsh Tigers v Alfredton A’s. This was always going to be a tight battle, and it turned into a pitching duel between Dan Hamilton (Alfredton) facing 29 batters with 18 strike outs and James Early (Tigers) facing 30 batters with 10 strike outs.

Neither team scored until the fourth innings, a single run each, the Tigers from Nathan Gell’s home run. The teams scored again in the sixth innings which put the score at two all. This time the Tigers run came from some excellent but risky base running by Tate Heiskanen. With the game on the line in the top of the seventh innings the BM Tigers put together some solid fielding with short stop throwing out all three of the A’s batters at first base. Then they applied pressure in the bottom of the seventh with a hit to left field by Mick Corbett. A wild throw to first base by Dan Hamilton, the A’s pitcher advanced Mick to 3rd base, and he was brought home by a perfectly placed hit to right field by Sam De Leon giving the Tigers their first lead of the game 3 – 2. Top of the eighth and with time running

out the Tigers called on Shannon Hornstra as their closing pitcher, who supplied 3 up 3 down, and time was called with BM Tigers the winners of the day.

Hits

Tigers - Nathan Gell (HR + double), Mick Corbett, Sam DeLeon

By Todd Whelan

Undermanned Darley were no match for an impressive North Ballarat, going down by 57 points at Mars Stadium.

It was the Devils’ first loss of the season following a 7-0 run on the road.

While some pundits had the Devils favoured to make it eight wins on the bounce, the writing for some was on the wall, suggesting Dan Jordan’s men were heading toward a first loss of the season.

Prized recruit Billy Myers (ankle), Mace Cousins (Geelong VFL), Bailey Young (shoulder), Luther Baker (hamstring) and Jake Ancrum (overseas) all missed, shedding light on the Devils’ vulnerabilities without their top end.

Brett Bewley and Shane Page flew the flag for the jumper despite the loss, earning praise from Jordan in the aftermath.

While it was a day to forget for the Black and White, the Devils maintain top spot on the BFNL ladder on percentage at the halfway mark with a bookend of home games scheduled upon the completion of the club’s new facility.

The Devils managed just 3.10 for the match, mirroring the 13 shots on goal recorded in last year’s 78-point loss at the same venue. The merit of the Roosters’ win gives every indication Brendan McCartney’s group will be there at the business end, extending their impressive 15-3 win loss record at home under the astute mentor. Roosters forward and current BFNL leading goalkicker Jamie Quick (Geelong VFL listed) was the star of the show finishing with seven goals.

For the Devils, the notable absence of key personnel paved the way for Under 17 product Chase Sanders to make his debut. The unlikelihood of reinforcements for the Devils ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated return to Darley Park against seventh placed Redan gives every indication Jordan’s ladder leaders are every bit up to their eyeballs, confronted with another danger game.

The jury rests.

What the coaches said:

Jordan (Darley); “(We were) outplayed around the contest and how to enter inside 50 in the windy conditions. Pleasing to come away fully aware we’ve plenty to work on. Full credit to North Ballarat and the pressure they applied in a real four quarter effort.”

McCartney (N/Ballarat); “We did a good job with the difficult parts of the game today. Our contest, pressure and defending was very good. We took our chances when the game opened up. (In fairness) Darley were undermanned pre and during the game. They are a very good club.”

*Darley meets Redan in Apple 98.5FM’s Match of the Round LIVE from 2pm. Audio and vision available for streaming via the BFNL Match Centre website.

Darley 3.10-28 lost to North Ballarat 12.13-85.

Darley (Best); B.Bewley, S.Page, B.Sullivan, M.Brett. Darley (Goals); J. Cadman, D. Matricardi, C. Sanders.

Harness Highlights

Results – W/e Friday 16 June

Former New Zealander Guest Artist was ultra impressive in taking the Woodlands Stud 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 2200 metres at Ballarat last Thursday, for Gordon father and son Tim and Darby McGuigan.

A gelded son of Art Major and Hear The Cheers, Guest Artist was first up since October last year and after being restrained from gate three on the second line settled five back in the moving line after John Vincent led from the pole. Set alight mid-race to park outside the leader, Guest Artist cruised to the front in the last lap, careering away with the race in his keeping to score by 9.2 metres in advance of Neatntidy (four wide home turn) from the tail, with first starter Imagination

(one/two) third 2.3 metres back. The mile rate 2-00.3.

Four year old home bred Danny BoucheaKilmainham 4Y0 gelding Scar raced by Dunnstown’s Murphy family was a tough victor of the Decoglaze Glass Splashbacks Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres. Trained and driven by David, Scar (gate four) arrested the lead away from Aunty Ethal inside him shortly after the start and despite being pressured by Major Max in a two horse war from the home turn, fought on like a caged lion after being headed in the straight to prevail by a head in a thrilling finish. Bee Bee Beroc (four pegs) was third 17 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.3.

James Early pitching Photo – G. Tinkler©

Photo – Tim Saultry / sportingherald.com.au

ROUND 9 DARLEY V NORTH BALLARAT

FOOTBALL

The U19’s started the day off tremendously with a solid 35 point win over North Ballarat, however the Reserves and Seniors sides weren’t so lucky. The reserves struggled in the windy conditions and went down by 28 points. The seniors had a tough day, going down by 57 points.

Under 19’s Darley 10.5.65 d North Ballarat

4.8.32 GOALS: Cooper Murley 3, Koby Churchill 2, Lachlan Ingham, Nick Cadman 1, Cooper ParsonsJones, Jack Wilson

BEST: Cooper Murley, Cooper Parsons-Jones, Nick Cadman, Cohan Edwards, Deacon Fawcett,

NETBALL

Koby Churchill Reserves:

North Ballarat 9.13.67 d Darley

5.9.39 GOALS: Jyson Fawcett 1, Jett Fuller, Bradley Layton, James McNair, Brayden Wood

BEST: Tim Tyler, Zane Dix, Ben Crawford, Liam Noonan, Alex

Sweet, Ryan Densley

Seniors

North Ballarat 12.13.85 d Darley

3.10.28

GOALS: Joel Cadman 1, Darcy Matricardi, Chase Sanders

BEST: Brett Bewley, Shane Page, Billy Sullivan

This was the first time the U19’s have played North since the 2022 grand final and it was a great result with a 14 point win, maintaining their top position on the ladder. Despite having only seven players along with the windy conditions, the girls showed both strength and composure.

The E grade girls went into this game knowing it would be a hard one versing the top team and they managed to keep the scores close. Despite the shocking weather conditions, the girls put in their best efforts playing hard but unfortunately didn’t come home with the win.

The D grade girls played hard for all 4 quarters with everyone playing their role. There were some positive passages of play but the poor weather conditions made it difficult for the shooters and unfortunately, they didn’t win the match.

The C graders played a fantastic team game and worked well as an entire defensive unit and won convincingly.

The B graders gave it their all and managed to fight back after a very slow first quarter. It was a great game by the girls who were unlucky in the last quarter

The A grade girls came out with an impressive win, in the grand final rematch, to secure their spot on top of the ladder. The team showed great composure and skill. Overall, it was an excellent game and the girls showed they are strong contenders in this league.

19’s & Under

Darley 34 d North Ballarat 20

GOALS: Sarah Mason, Bridie Shanahan

BEST: Bridie Shanahan, Maddy Ierino

C-Grade

Darley 42 d North Ballarat 12

GOALS: Renee Hulls, Lauren Martin

BEST: Alyssa Normington, Ava Densley

E-Grade

North Ballarat 19 d Darley 7

GOALS: Takeya Tanner, Chloe Elcoat, Isabella Di Mieri

BEST: Tahlia Nare, Zoe Attard

B-Grade

North Ballarat 38 d Darley 32

GOALS: Bridie Shanahan, Sarah Mason

BEST: Holly Barrett, Bridie Shanahan

SENIOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

ROUND 9 - DARLEY VS BACCHUS MARSH

Darley 14.13.97 d Bacchus Marsh 3.1.19

D-Grade

North Ballarat 39 d Darley 23

GOALS: Ava Densley, Takeya Tanner, Macey O’Hehir

BEST: Lauren Martin, Macey O’Hehir

A-Grade

Darley 41 d North Ballarat 39

GOALS: Monique Nagle, Becca Hicks BEST: Monique Nagle, Matilda Elliot

GOALS: Kim Bessell 8, Matilda Rawlings 3, Madalyn Clarke 1, Lilli Condon, Jennifer Simpson

BEST: Lilli Condon, Abbey Killeen, Crystal Layton, Chloe Oughtred, Madalyn Clarke, Emmerson Hitch.

NEXT ROUND

Round 10 men’s footy and women’s netball will be played on Saturday 24th June @ Darley Park against Redan and women’s footy will also be played on Saturday 24th June @ Darley Park against Lake Wendouree.

Central Highlands Football League

RESULTS – ROUND 8

Ballarat Football/Netball League

RESULTS

SENIORS NETBALL

A Grade

Redan (28) def Sebastopol (25)

North Ballarat (39) lost Darley (41)

Bacchus Marsh (16) lost Melton South (74)

Ballarat (15) lost Sunbury (57)

East Point (23) Lake Wendouree (66)

B Grade

North Ballarat (39) def Darley (32)

Redan (33) def Sebastopol (13)

Bacchus Marsh (25) lost Melton South (56)

East Point (38) lost Lake Wendouree (67)

Ballarat (29) lost Sunbury (38)

C Grade

North Ballarat (12) lost Darley (41)

East Point (29) lost Lake Wendouree (34)

Redan (10) lost Sebastopol (14)

Ballarat (28) lost Sunbury (34)

Bacchus Marsh (24) lost Melton South (38)

Dunnstown Netball

RESULTS – ROUND 8

Awards - Charlotte Austin-Lund & Bec Noske

13&Under B

0 lost Beaufort 23

Awards - Lucy Ryan, Isla Bergman & Adele Leonard

B Grade Dunnstown 33 def Beaufort 23

Awards - Meg Cahir & Sally McKay

D Grade

Bacchus Marsh (33) lost Melton South (37)

North Ballarat (39) def Darley (23)

East Point (23) lost Lake Wendouree (31)

Ballarat (24) def Sunbury (18)

Redan (12) drew Sebastopol (12)

E Grade Ballarat (14) def Sunbury (11)

North Ballarat (19) def Darley (7)

Bacchus Marsh (16) lost Melton South (36)

East Point (16) lost Lake Wendouree (26)

Redan (5) lost Sebastopol (14)

19 & Under

East Point (36) def Lake Wendouree (23)

Ballarat (36) def Sunbury (20)

Redan (15) lost Sebastopol (36)

Bacchus Marsh (17) lost Melton South (54)

North Ballarat (20) lost Darley (34)

Ballan Brumbies Basketball

RESULTS: W/E FRIDAY 9 JUNE

Under 16 Boys

Ballan G Blue 27 def Phoenix Rollers 26

Ballan G White 34 drew Phoenix Rush 34

Ballan C 52 def Drummo Dragons 44

Under 19 Boys

Ballan G 34 def Drummo Dragons 32

Ballan E 33 lost Phoenix Flyers 29

Ballan D 40 lost Wildcats 54

Under 19 Girls

Ballan 33 def Phoenix Sparks 27

RESULTS: W/E FRIDAY 16 JUNE

Under 8

Ballan 20 def Phoenix Sparrows 6

Under 10 Boys

Ballan D 4 lost Saints Nets 32

Ballan B 20 lost Phoenix Tigers 21

Under 12 Boys

Ballan F 21 lost Saints Cavaliers 25

Ballan B 42 def Saints Clippers 34

Under 12 Girls

Ballan 27 def Sovereign Knights 7

Under 14 Boys

Ballan F 26 def Sovereign Knights 22

Ballan E 34 def Celtic Tigers 22

Ballan D 24 lost Saints Bulls 25

Ballan B 39 def Wildcats 38

Under 14 Girls

Ballan E 18 lost Celtic Tigers 25

Ballan B 25 def Saints Lightning 14

Under 16 Boys

Ballan G Blue 23 lost Phoenix Rush 31

Ballan G White 36 def Wildcats 24

Ballan D 45 def Phoenix Slingers 37

Under 16 Boys

Ballan C 45 def Phoenix Warriors 39

Under 19 Boys

Ballan H 40 lost Wildcats 39

Ballan E 19 lost Celtic Tigers 48

Ballan D 38 drew Saints Eagles 38

13&Under A

Dunnstown 3 lost Beaufort 7

Awards - Billie Donald, Sophie Howard & Saasha Hyland

15 & Under No Game

17&Under Dunnstown 26 def Beaufort 9

Awards - Isobel Marwood, Tess Walsh & Torah Munday

C Grade Dunnstown 20 lost Beaufort 30

A Grade

Dunnstown 42 lost Beaufort 51

Award - Teghan Henderson, Amy Purtell & Maddy Peterkin

This Sat: Dunnstown v Bungaree (H)

Billie Donald (13&U Best on Court), Meg Cahir and Abbey Britt (17&U) recently represented CHNL against Colac & District NL.

Central Highlands Netball League

RESULTS – ROUND 8

A Grade

Daylesford (36) def Bungaree (27)

Ballan (36) def Carngham (29)

Buninyong (50) def Clunes (24)

Gordon (56) def Hepburn (50)

Newlyn (49) def Skipton (40)

Dunnstown (42) lost Beaufort (51)

Learmonth (57) def Springbank (43)

Waubra (24) lost Rokewood (66)

B Grade

Ballan (14) lost Carngham (18)

Daylesford (16) lost Bungaree (35)

Gordon (51) def Hepburn (33)

Learmonth (43) def Springbank (21)

Dunnstown (33) def Beaufort (22)

Newlyn (31) def Skipton (30)

Buninyong (26) lost Clunes (35)

Waubra (35) def Rokewood (31)

C Grade

Daylesford (20) lost Bungaree (40)

Gordon (32) def Hepburn (22)

Newlyn (32) def Skipton (23)

Dunnstown (20) lost Beaufort (30)

Waubra (19) lost Rokewood (44)

Ballan (33) def Carngham (22)

Learmonth (41) def Springbank (23)

Buninyong (25) def Clunes (13)

D Grade

Waubra (3) lost Rokewood (49)

17&Under

Daylesford (12) lost Bungaree (25)

Waubra (22) def Rokewood (19)

Gordon (15) lost Hepburn (46)

Dunnstown (26) def Beaufort (9)

Newlyn (18) lost Skipton (28)

Ballan (15) lost Carngham (18)

Buninyong (24) def Clunes (11)

Learmonth (29) def Springbank (20)

15&Under

Waubra (25) def Rokewood (20)

Newlyn (16) def Skipton (13)

Learmonth (27) lost Springbank (34)

Daylesford (7) lost Bungaree (22)

Buninyong (31) def Clunes (7)

Ballan (26) def Carngham (16)

Gordon (17) lost Hepburn (45)

13&Under

Buninyong (26) def Clunes (4)

Learmonth (39) def Springbank (14)

Ballan (15) def Carngham (8)

Waubra (41) def Rokewood (8)

Gordon (32) def Hepburn (10)

Daylesford (39) def Bungaree (6)

Dunnstown (3) lost Beaufort (7)

Newlyn (8) lost Skipton (21)

Just Unbelievable

Trots queen appointed honour

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV)

Kerryn Manning’s outstanding ontrack achievements and leadership have been celebrated with the Great Western harness racing icon appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM).

By Michael Howard (HRV)

Greg Sugars' backed his brilliant Australian trotter and Just Believe responded with an extraordinary second placing in the Norrbottens Stora Pris at Boden, putting Victorian harness racing front and centre on the world stage.

The Swedish Group 1 was the last stop of Just Believe's European tour and he was outstanding, sitting in the breeze outside world leading Francesco Zet and running him all the way to the line for a close second for Myrniong trainer Jess Tubbs.

"So proud of him mate, that was as good as winning," Greg Sugars said.

The leading Australian and Myrniong reinsman, eased forward from the starting gates as Mellby Jinx rocketed to the front from his outside, with short favourite Francesco Zet balancing up from gate one.

Sugars settled three back in the running line before advancing three wide when Francesco Zet claimed the lead, with Just Believe sitting in the breeze for the last mile of the 2140-metre middle distance race. Sugars pressed on the leader's hip for the entirety of the trip, giving a length off the final turn but digging in to gain ground on the line and claim a brilliant second ahead of Mellby Jinx.

"Everyone here has told us how good Francesco Zet is, so to park outside of him the whole way and go down fighting like that I'm super proud," Sugars said.

The outstanding result caps the Australian's remarkable European campaign, which

has reaffirmed how far the country's trotting breed has come courtesy of the likes of breeding trailblazer Pat Driscoll of Yabby Dam Farms.

Driscoll paired US mare Heavens Above (by US sire Like A Prayer) with French stallion Orlando Vici to produce Just Believe, who preceded to have an outstanding career for Cranbourne trainer Michael Hughes.

In September 2022 he joined Jess Tubbs and Sugars' Larajay Farm camp at Myrniong, and found a new level, winning country cups before claiming Australia's top trotting trophies the Inter Dominion and Great Southern Star in an extraordinary summer.

That prompted an invitation to Sweden's Elitloppet, which his big and adoring group of owners readily accepted.

While 'The Elite Race' didn't go to plan, with Just Believe breaking in the final straight after striking traffic when he loomed ominously, he had caught the eye of a supportive Swedish contingent and then enhanced his reputation with a brilliant third at Ostersund.

That would see Just Believe enter tonight's final Group 1 - the Norrbottens Stora Prison the second line of betting and he proved he was worth all the adulation, putting in an outstanding, brave run that has Sweden wanting more.

"Next year's definitely a possibility if all goes well and everyone wants to do that again," Sugars said.

"I'd love to come back. But for now our time is done, I have to get back home and do some work."

The King’s Birthday honour recognises Manning’s trailblazing trots career, which started in 1992 and includes peerless achievements as a trainer and driver.

The honour also celebrated Manning’s role as a Team Teal ambassador, helping to raise awareness and money for WomenCan ovarian cancer research.

“(It came) out of the blue,” Manning told RSN 927. “Nothing I ever expected to be nominated for or receive, it’s a pretty nice honour to have.”

The 47-year-old said the announcement had prompted an outpouring of support.

“I’ve had a lot of messages and texts and

calls, it’s just lovely to have the support of everybody who has reached out to say congratulations,” Manning said.

“It’s pretty surreal to be doing something you love and get such an award.”

Ballan Golf Club

Results - W/e Saturday 18 June

Wednesday – Stableford

Winner - Jimmy Walsh (18) 39 points.

R/up - Bill Pickering (20) 36 points.

NTPs - 12th Kev Lockman, 15th Jimmy Walsh.

Magpie - 14th David Leach.

Saturday: Stroke – Fairbairn Cup Semi Final.

A GRADE

Overall Winner - Bob Arklay 71-11-60.

R/up - Rick Roden 73-12-61.

B GRADE

Winner - Denis Conroy 79-17-62. R/up - Les Martin 83-18-65.

NTPs - 12th Eddie Jackman, 15th Anthony Moore.

Magpies - 14th Pete Cox, 18th Chris Dunn. Ball Comp - 5 Balls c/off 65 Bob Arklay, Rick Roden, Denis Conroy, Frank Raffaele, Anthony Moore. Fairbairn Cup Semi Final Results

Rick Roden def Anthony Moore 5 & 4. Tom Paarhammer v Don Wickson (still to be played)

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

heading around the market gardens to the 1.5km turnaround point.

Melton’s Under 14 athlete Jujhar Tamber was the overall winner just ahead of Nicholas Ibrahim (BM), with Lachlan Simons (BM) claiming the win for the Under 13 boys while Braydn Rich (BM) was the Under 17 winner. Mia Preddy (Melt) was awarded first place in the Girls Under 14 event while Lily Norman (BM), recovering from illness, ensured she completed the run and claimed the points for the Under 13 girls.

Arijana Brown (BM), another big improver, was declared the Under 7 Girl’s winner.

The Under 6s were the final race for the morning. Athletes sprinted off on their 500m run with Jude Brody-Wall opening up an early lead which he was able to maintain and claim a dominant victory while Zyah Cameron recorded another win for the girls and remains undefeated for the season. Kai Mills (BM), Olivia Anikeev (Melt) and Cory Lewis (Melt) all ran sensational races, recording PBs for their efforts.

Under 11 & 12 athletes competing in the Fun Run (Photo – BMLAC)

While a few families took advantage of the King’s Birthday long weekend and headed away, most families opted to still attend Cross Country, where fun runs were conducted at Egan’s Reserve, Greendale.

The Under 6 athletes competed in their usual 500m distance while all other age groups raced the same course, set amongst the reserve grounds. All events were unofficial with no qualifying points or times allocated against athlete’s season results.

At the conclusion of all races, families from the Bacchus Marsh and Melton Centre joined together for lunch at the Greendale Pub.

Week 8 of Cross Country was held in Bacchus Marsh at Rupert Vance Moon Reserve, with over 80 athletes competing.

The first race for the morning was the Open age athletes, competing over a 3km course that commenced from the reserve’s main rotunda, along the Werribee River before

In a close finish, Under 11 athlete Zeke Horne (BM) outsprinted Melton’s Ella Preddy (Under 12) to claim line honors, also clocking a PB of 8.04.42 mins for 2kms. Logan Simons (BM) was 3rd overall – 2nd Under 11. Meanwhile, Iyla Robinson (BM) was the first Under 11 Girl to cross the finish line.

Twenty-six athletes toed the start line in the Under 9/10 1.5km event. The athletes enjoyed a fast flat track, and the following athletes were rewarded with PB’s – Angus Norman (BM), Cohen Mills (BM), Archer Morris (Ballarat), Aayla Preddy (Melt) and Sofia Anikeev (Melt). Joshua Askew (BM) was the outright winner while Anni Clarke (BM) remains undefeated for the girls.

In another big field of runners, the Under 7 & 8 athletes stretched across the start line aiming for an early lead before heading through the gates and out along the gravel path, past the river and through the market gardens. Melton’s Under 8 athlete, Fletcher Reid continues to improve and claimed a convincing win over teammate Chayse Johnson (Under 7). Bacchus Marsh’s Rylee Robinson ran a strong race and was declared the first Under 8 Girl while

This week, we will have athletes compete at two different venues. The Centre has entered six teams in the State Cross Country Relays to be held at Cruden Farm, Langwarrin while all other athletes will return to Caledonian Park, Ballan for Week 9 of competition.

Good luck to the following athletes competing at StateBoys U9

Harry Johansen, Cohen Mills, Auden Sundqvist (BMLAC team)

Girls U9

Sofia Anikeev, Evelyn Grant, Emilia Ibrahim (Western Metro Region team)

Boys U10

Joshua Askew, Angus Norman, Mitchell Tung (BMLAC team), Miller Clark, Liam Way, Octavius Pirangi (WMR team)

Girls U11

Anni Clarke, Lyla Clark, Iyla Robinson (BMLAC team)

Boys U12

Zeke Horne, Logan Simons, Elijah Sundqvist (BMLAC team)

Photo - HRV

Greg Sugars and Just Believe earned a second-place finish in Boden, Sweden. Photo –TrotsVision

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