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FROM VISION TO REALITY Alongside user group representatives and councillors, Mayor Rod Ward joined Michaela Settle MP and Steve McGhie MP at the official opening of the Darley Community and Sports Centre at Darley Park. (Photo – The Moorabool News) By Vanessa Parker After a few delays and challenges, finally, the Darley Community and Sports Centre has been officially opened. The double story facility adorns Darley Park and was made possible with a huge cash injection of $300,000, raised by members of the Darley Junior and Senior Football Netball Clubs, after Moorabool Shire Council provided $2.3 million with the state government allocating $2.5 million from the Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF), after a lengthy process that started with a vision and a business plan by passionate community members. Politicians, Moorabool Shire Councillors and staff, an AFL representative, and user group community members, gathered on Saturday 14 October to ‘cut the ribbon’ for the opening.
Eureka MP Michaela Settle said Bacchus Marsh and Darley are growing rapidly and sporting clubs are the heart of a community. “This has been a collaborative relationship with Council and the community itself, all putting in a significant investment of money,” she said. “Steve (McGhie MP) fought tooth and nail, long and hard, to get this built and…I get to cut the ribbon; life’s unfair,” Ms Settle said in jest. A humble Mr McGhie, said he was just a part of it all with Council and the user groups. “In 2018, when elected, there wasn’t a GSF for Moorabool. In 2020 it came to fruition and an application was successful for this project,” he said. “Unfortunately, the GSF has now been removed for Moorabool.” Mr McGhie said these new facilities change
the whole perspective of sporting clubs, by also being used by the whole community. “This is something desperately needed on the northside of Bacchus Marsh for years.” Darley Cricket Club President Tim Gallagher said Moorabool Mayor Rod Ward was a Life Member of DFNC and DCC, “a commitment hard to beat”. “The Cricket Club is just one of many to benefit from this new facility, it also supports the social needs of our towns. Not only an on field social aspect but off field as well,” he said. Special mention was given to Council staff from numerous speakers on the day, with Darley FNC President Mark Shelly, saying they worked hard with everyone to get this off the ground. “There was lots of pressure at different stages and the community is certainly going
to relish this facility for many years ahead,” he said. Only recently, the Darley Junior FNC held their end of season (2023) presentation day with over 1500 people in attendance. “This is a home away from home,” Junior club president Rohan Matthews said. “Credit to everyone involved for providing a place for people to enjoy a safe social environment.” The hub has a multipurpose pavilion, community and meeting rooms with technology support, and modern and accessible changerooms. Alongside Ms Settle MP and Mr McGhie MP were State Government GSF representatives, Mayor Cr Rod Ward, Cr Moira Berry, Cr Tonia Dudzik, Shayne Ward (AFL), Council staff and officers, Darley FNC and Darley Junior FNC Life Members.
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Fiskville Cup By Irene Keating District 15/CFA Media It was a day of emergency sirens blaring and a strong visual presence around the Ballan township recently, but there wasn’t an emergency. It was the 50th anniversary of the Ballan Group of Fire Brigades annual preseason preparedness event – the Fiskville Cup, held on Saturday 14 October. The friendly round robin competition began back in 1974, and is all about getting CFA members from the nine brigades in the Ballan Group trained and prepared for the summer season. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the variety of drills and skills needed to complete the tasks relates directly to what brigade members would experience on the fireground. “This includes hot fire training, extinguishing bin fires, house fires, a fire that burns over a truck or vehicle and filling up tankers and pumping water.” CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan, Group General Manager of Strategic Services Robyn Harris from CFA HQ, joined West Region Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Brett Boatman, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Regional Commander – Grampians EM Region Stephen Walls, ACFO Lachlan Redman and Commander Gavin Hope to form up a Ballan Tanker 2 Team competing against the eight remaining volunteer fire brigade teams. Ballan Group Training Coordinator Billy Smith has been coordinating the Fiskville Cup for the past 12 years, and said the rea-
son he continues to be involved is because it’s great to help the community out and help members by training them up to the best of their ability. “We don’t give out scores we just give out placings. The brigades that finish down the lower end the year before is usually at the top the next year,” he said. Two brigades from neighbouring Pentland Group, also participated in the anniversary event that saw them compete in drills which were reflective of the risks pertinent to the area. “Teams were evaluated at each drill on their approach to, and execution of the task, and scored for ranking to determine which team would be the overall winners of the
coveted Fiskville Cup,” a spokesperson said. Crews lined up under heavy dark threatening clouds to participate in the event which was this year held at the Central Highlands Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTEC) in Ballan and three sites around the Ballan area. The incidents that teams responded to this year included a Burn over/Hazardous Trees, a Virtual Reality scenario, rubbish fire on a day of Total Fire Ban, grass fire impacting a truck, rescue and first aid event, leaking drums in a factory, big fill set up etc taking place. Each year, the hosting of the event is shared between the nine brigades in the Group, which also helps to highlight the vast range of different risks they have
TOP: Gordon Brigade at the truck fire. ABOVE: Car accident and first aid drill. LEFT: Fiskville Cup winners, Ballan, with Rex Jose (2nd right) getting Best Crew Leader. Photos – CHRIS THOM across their Group. At the end of the day, when scores were tallied, it was noted that the Ballan Tanker 2 Team performed very well however, Ballan Tanker 1 just snuck home with the Fiskville Cup by a narrow margin. The award for Best Crew Leader, the Robert Molesworth Award, was presented to Ballan Fire Brigade member Rex Jose. The teams were made up of the Blackwood, Greendale, Ballan, Mt Wallace, Morrisons, Gordon, Mt Egerton, Millbrook and Wallace Fire Brigades.
Transitions on display
Community information sessions This weekend is the last opportunity to view Lawrence Winder and Paul Anthony’s ‘Transitions’ exhibition. Photo - Submitted Ballan Arts Space is the venue in October for local artists Paul Anthony and Lawrence Winder’s exhibition, ‘Transitions’. Both will be showing works in both figurative and abstract styles. Paul’s abstract paintings were inspired by blurred photos captured during train travel, where the images took on a life of their own and were built up in layers of paint, expressing the luminous light seen against dark fleeting backgrounds. Although the works are open to the viewer’s interpretation, hope in dark times may be one allusion as they were painted during and after the COVID lockdowns. There is also the evident influence of Mark Rothko’s paintings following a visit to London’s Tate Gallery. The Misty paintings of the Irish Skellig Islands and the colours and textures derived from Direl in the Victorian Mallee (Lake Tyrrell) all show a distinct change of mood. Lawrence’s figurative sculptures range
from 1/3 life to full size. An engaging presence and inhabiting their space are key for these works and the ancient Egyptian phrase, “...he who keeps alive” meaning, sculptor, should provide a resonance. All are from clay models and cast in resin then given a bronze or rusted iron patina. Similar treatments are used in the non-figurative pieces which show influences of the “Constructivist” sculptors of the “Dada” period in their variety and playful juxtaposition of materials and also the transition from one medium to another. Both artists have regularly exhibited in group shows in Ballan and had solo shows at other venues and galleries but this, their first show together of some 40 works, is their first extended body of work showing in Ballan. The Transitions exhibition is open at the Ballan Arts Space at 117B Inglis St. Ballan from October 20 to 29 Friday, Saturday and Sundays only, from 10am to 3pm.
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Dear Editor, The emphatic result of the Voice referendum is a loud and clear call for unity. The outcome proves that most Victorians proudly believe we are all Australians, regardless of our heritage, and that disadvantage in all parts of our society needs to be addressed. As Victorians, we don’t want more division. We want unity of purpose and are tired of those elites who talk down on us and tell us how to live our lives. Our national anthem says “we are one and free” and The Nationals are committed to that statement for all Victorians - including our indigenous Victorians. This was a referendum that we did not need to have. Pushed by elites and the Albanese Labor Government, it was a virtue-signalling and divisive distraction from the real work of government. Now, Victorians – and the nation – have spoken. It is now time that Labor governments focus on real issues and real solutions. We must all rally, unite and redouble efforts to actually close those gaps in life outcomes which, to this day, deny so many indigenous people the dignity and equality of opportunity they deserve. And with the referendum done, we must now sharpen our focus on a raft of other key issues. Our communities need action on the cost of living, the lack of housing, the dangerous state of our roads, and the unequal education opportunities for our children. With the distracting and divisive referendum behind us, the real work starts now. Peter Walsh MP, Leader of The Nationals Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
By Lachlan Ellis A local author will soon publish the second book in a highly-acclaimed series – and work has already begun on a third. Bacchus Marsh author Lee Lehner is releasing Anithia: Ancestry of Awakening on November 4, a magical realism
Bacchus Marsh author Lee Lehner is launching a sequel to her highly acclaimed Anithia: Ancestry of Creativity. Photo - Submitted
book following a young woman with one year, two choices, and an inevitable sacrifice to make. Set in Florida in the 1960s, the story is told by young adult Isola, whose father announces the family is moving to England, tearing Isola from her true love Sation. She vows to return to Florida when she turns eighteen in a year’s time, but upon discovering an enchanting garden in her new home, and a special collection of books that transport her back in time, she faces an agonising choice – return to Sation, or embrace a magical life. Ms Lehner said she was excited to share the new book with the public, after the great reviews the first book received. “To see my imagination filling 300 pages, and being sold in Canada, Austria and Malaysia is rather exciting and surreal all in one. I cut my teeth into the literary world with the first book, so this second book has been more enjoyable to create,” she told the Moorabool News. “The first book received a five-star review from Reader’s Favorite, and according to Goodreads website the response has been overwhelmingly positive. I meet people that have read Anithia and they tell me, they’ve never read anything like it, this is the best feedback, because it means I’ve successfully articulated my imagination into words.” Ms Lehner said she’d always been drawn to “courageous women in history that left their mark on the world”, which inspired her to write and leave her mark. “One morning, sitting down to write lyrics with my guitar in hand, a song idea came to me offering more than three minutes worth of music…four years later that song grew into the Anithia series. So, in my opinion Anithia is the longest song in history.” she said. A self-published author, Ms Lehner has started her own publishing business called Kinslee Oak Publishing seeing beginning her literary journey, and also offers mentoring to anyone wanting to publish their own stories. To get your hands on a copy of Anithia: Ancestry of Awakening, visit www.leelehner.com.
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By Tina Seirlis The Australian Conservation Foundation’s Platy-Project took place across September, with local group the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance jumping on board to ensure the Werribee River was well represented across three dedicated platypus counting survey sessions. With platypus populations suggested to be in decline across Australia’s east, the Platy-Project sought to rally Australians to undertake surveys and digitally map sightings. Natasha Evans, Secretary of the Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance says the group conducted spotting events at dawn and dusk during September. Each event had five locations along the Werribee River throughout the Bacchus Marsh township from Halletts Way Bridge through to Boyes Close pedestrian bridge, involving 24 volunteers in total, with the survey attracting many newcomers. “We had people that had never seen a platypus in the wild before,” Ms Evans said. The group encountered three positive sightings at two of the survey events, across dawn
and dusk. “It was interesting to only see platypuses at sunrise and sunset when it was quite dark, and I suggest they are likely to be more active in late spring, providing more opportunity to see them during daylight.” Ms Evans, who has a degree in both botany and zoology, outlined the group’s findings demonstrate platypus are still living healthily within the Werribee River in Bacchus Marsh and are finding enough food to stay in the area. Following on from the Platy-Project the Bacchus Marsh Playtpus Alliance is currently conducting a competition through to 5 November 2023 to encourage more awareness about local platypus with over $1000 worth of prizes to be won across children’s and adult categories. More information can be found at www. platypusalliance.org.au/comp and use of #PlatypusNextDoor3340 is encouraged. The group is also hosting a free Platypus Move Night on Friday 1 December from 6.30pm at the Bacchus Marsh Town Hall’s Supper Room, where the competition winners will also be announced.
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Finally, pavilion opens
Eureka MP Michaela Settle joined local Councillors and members of the Ballan tenant clubs to cut the ribbon last Friday. Photo – Lachlan Ellis
By Lachlan Ellis ‘Tis the season of pavilion launches, with the second opening event being held last Friday. Moorabool Councillors, local MP Michaela Settle, and members of the tenant clubs all came to celebrate the completion of the Ballan Recreation Reserve Pavilion, with around 50 people in attendance. Ms Settle thanked the community and sporting clubs for their patience, with a range of factors including the COVID
pandemic, poor conditions for construction, and supply issues forcing a 12-month delay. “This is a project that’s particularly close to my heart,” she said. “The day after I was pre-selected to stand, Billy Smith contacted me and said, ‘we need to do something about the Ballan Rec Reserve’. So, it’s quite literally the first project that I worked on. That in itself says it’s been a long time coming,” Ms Settle said.
“I know that’s had an impact on the clubs, and I really want to thank everyone for their patience. I hope you’ll all feel like I do that it’s well worth the wait…it really is a beautiful facility.” Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Rod Ward also acknowledged the long journey culminating in the launch event, and thanked the State Government, tenant groups, and partners who had worked together on funding the project. “I’d like to recognise Michaela, she is an enthusiastic advocate for Moorabool, and the contribution by the State Government of $3 million has made this possible. I’d also like to thank Council officers that worked on the funding application,” he said. “Council invested over $1.2 million in this project, and additional funding was received from Ballan Community Bank, the Moorabool Wind Farm Community Fund, and the Ballan Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, so thank you everyone for your contributions.” Ballan Cricket Club President David Leach, Ballan Football Netball Club President David O’Hanlon, and Ballan Recreation Reserve President Peter McGregor also addressed the crowd, agreeing with Ms Settle that the new facility was “well worth the wait”. “We’re still here, we’re still competing,” Mr Leach said. “We’d like to thank the same funding bodies and user groups that Ms Settle mentioned, Without them, we’d need a heck of a lot of pie nights to fund these rooms,” Mr Leach joked. David O’Hanlon said “it’s been a hell of a ride, a tough one”. “But I feel we’ve come out better at the end. To Marty Conroy and Loretta, when we had nowhere to change, shower, or go to the toilet, they stepped in and used their own money to come up with the temporary changerooms we’ve used for the last two years…we really appreciate them doing that,” Mr O’Hanlon added. The new sports pavilion includes a large function room, kitchen and bar, office space, meeting rooms and storage sheds, while the new change rooms have four family friendly change rooms, umpire change rooms, and a tiered concourse with a fantastic view of the oval.
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Driving community spirit By Matt Romania Local car events have a unique charm, and it’s not just about the vehicles. When the Marsh Rodders held their 35th annual Show ‘N’ Shine and Swap Meet recently, the real story was the community behind it. “How many towns have a one-day event like ours?” Club President Peter Douglas said. Holding such a big, community event needs more than just a place like Maddingley Park. It needs people, passion (and indeed passionate supporters). Mr Douglas highlighted the role of the sponsors, saying they greatly appreciate the support “not just for this event, but for all our years running this event.” But it’s not just sponsors. Local Moorabool residents play a huge part too. “To all the members and their families that helped with gates, parked cars, cleaned the park, and toilets - thank you,” he said.
Planning and setting up the event took a lot of hard work too, and it was all 12 months in the making. Talking about the effort, Mr Douglas said that without the dedication and hard work over the past year, “we wouldn’t have had our event today.” However, planning isn’t always smooth. Events like these come with their own set of challenges. “Planning a big event takes time and effort. When problems come up, you need a backup plan. Big events like ours always have challenges, but we do our best with what we have.” The love for cars and the Bacchus Marsh community keeps the club going. “We do this for two reasons: our love for cars and to give back to Bacchus Marsh by bringing people here and supporting local charities.”
Feedback from those who attended the annual event was positive. “Walking around today, most people said, ‘it’s a great event’ and that they’d come back next year,” he said. “Thank you to all who came – it was a great day. Your support made our event special.” For all the car lovers, there was one final message. “Keep enjoying your classic cars, spend time with family and friends, and inspire the next generation to love this hobby as much as we do.”
Cars, camaraderie, and community spirit in full throttle at the recent Marsh Rodders event at Maddingley Park. Photos - Supplied
How to spot a drug lab Do you know the signs of a clandestine drug lab? Crime Stoppers Victoria has tips on how to spot suspicious activity in your neighbourhood. Working with Victoria Police, Crime Stoppers’ campaign ‘Know the Signs and Report Suspicious Drug Manufacturing’ encourages Victorians to report suspicious drug growing and manufacturing activity by identifying the signs of Cannabis Crop Houses and Clandestine Drug Laboratories. While some more obvious signs such as burnt patches of grass from toxic waste dumping, or strong odours coming from a house, can be giveaways, some drug labs are harder to detect. Most Cannabis Crop Houses (CCHs) operate in suburban areas, which makes it extremely difficult to detect the difference between a normal home and one growing cannabis. The operation of a CCH can even affect your own home with flickering lights and loss of functionality in appliances from overusing the electricity surge within your area or street. Clandestine drug labs manufacturing illicit drugs such as methamphetamine are often well hidden, but sometimes the toxic waste created is visible stored in buckets or dumped nearby, Unusual rubbish, large exhaust fans, and wall stains may also be signs of a drug lab. Knowing the signs of drug-related activities can save lives. Watch out for unusual activity and report anything suspicious anonymously to Crime Stoppers Victoria. More in-depth information and tips on spotting a clandestine drug lab are available on the Crime Stoppers Victoria website. You can report suspicious activity at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/ or call on 1800 333 000.
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Success with horse Moorabool Shire Council and heart By Tina Seirlis A local Korweinguboora woman who set out to raise $20,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation in memory of her mother, has instead achieved 150 per cent more, with $31,422 resulting from the ‘Ride for Kez – Abbey’s Big Adventure 2.0’. Abigail Wehrung’s mother Kerryn sadly lost her battle with breast cancer in 2020, and was known for her great character strength, and for her love of horses. “I’m blown away by the amount we raised,” Ms Wehrung said. “It is a really special feeling knowing we are helping in the fight against breast cancer. We met a lot of people along our journey that have been affected or know someone affected. It is close to home for so many people, and to make an impact in the lives of others is something I feel incredibly proud of.” Ahead of riding out on the Big Adventure 2.0, a fundraiser was also held on 3 September at the picturesque Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve which was well attended and raised hundreds of dollars towards the cause. Ms Wehrung expressed gratitude towards the Committee of Management for their support and said it was beautiful to see so many locals out in force. The Big Adventure 2.0 involved a 260km horse ride
over 11 days from Korweinguboora through to Ms Wehrung’s grandmother’s property at the base of the Grampians. Horses were rotated throughout the ride to enable rest time. Ms Wehrung described the ride as an incredible experience and the greatest thing she has ever done. “It still feels surreal, and I’ve been doing so much reflecting since. I am so proud of our crew, especially the horses. It was an amazing time spent with family and my closest circle. This is time I will cherish for the rest of my life,” she said. Highlights from the ride included the camp spots, and the locals they met along the way, along with riding through the Grampians. Ms Wehrung said she also enjoyed the breathtaking scenery between Elmshurst to Landsborough, shared exclusively on that day by riding with her brother Dan. Ms Wehrung expressed her thanks to all involved, in particular, Geoff and Christa Botsman. “It wouldn’t have been possible without them. The whole support crew was amazing, I have so much gratitude for everyone involved.” Now back in Korweinguboora Ms Wehrung has gone straight into pre-season with her WNBL team Bendigo Spirit ahead of the season commencing on 4 November.
Abigail Wehrung and her horse Ida photo - Abigail Wehrung
Council Mee�ng Moorabool Shire Council Commi�ee Mee�ng Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Council Mee� ng Mee�ng The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held on Wednesday 1 November, at 6pm in theMee�ng Ballan Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan. The Commi�ee mee�ng is open to the public.
Council Mee�ng For details on mee�ng loca� on and a�endance, visit: Incorporated Navigators Community Centre moorabool.vic.gov.au/mee�ngs Public Mee�ng Commi�ee Mee�ng Employment Navigators Community Unscheduled Mee�ng ofCentre CouncilIncorporated Public Mee�ng Council Tenders is holding an unscheduled mee�ng in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead Street Ballan and online on Wednesday 25 October 2023 at Employment 6.00pm. Your Say: BusinessHave to be conducted: Female Friendly Strategy 1. 2022/2023 Moorabool Shire Council Annual Report. Tenders 2. MARC Indoor Stadium Award of Management Contract (confiden�al). 3. Any other businessPermit admi�ed by a unanimous resolu�on of Council. Planning
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By Matt Romania CYNTA is a local singer-songwriter in Moorabool, recently released a new single titled T’s & C’s, offering listeners an intimate look into interpersonal dynamics. Based on real-life experiences, CYNTA draws from two situations that unfolded simultaneously in her life. CYNTA told the Moorabool News the song was inspired by two situations that unfolded in her life at similar times. “I had a friend of mine that wanted to date me, and I just wasn’t in the same boat as him. He meant a lot to me, and I still wanted us to be friends, but in order for that to proceed, he wanted me to follow all these ‘rules and unrealistic boundaries.” The single delves into the feelings of entrapment and frustration which unfortunately can arise in relationships. “I felt like I was literally signing a contract with all these unnecessary and excessive commands,” said CYNTA. Musically, T’s & C’s presents an evolution in CYNTA’s style, particularly with its chord progressions. This change was partly in response to feedback from a university teacher who once critiqued her songwriting approach. “The chords of the song were Moorabool singer-songwriter, CYNTA unveils the story inspired by a uni teacher of behind her new single, T’s & C’s. Photo – Supplied mine, who told me that the chord progressions I used in platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, my songs were ‘boring’. So, T’s & C’s goes on and YouTube. quite a melodic journey.” “Streaming or downloading my single will Behind the scenes, CYNTA collaborated help me gain more traction in the music inwith Kyle Collins, a talented guitarist she’s dustry. Also keeping up to date with my gigs known for years. and music by following my accounts on Tik“I brought him on board to record the gui- Tok and Instagram is a great way to show tar for this song because I knew he would be your support.” perfect for this project,” she said. As for the future, CYNTA is optimistic. Additionally, she teamed up with ZEO, “In the next year I hope to have a few more a producer she met through TikTok, who singles out. I am hoping to release a debut EP played an instrumental role in bringing the within the next year or so. I am constantly song to its final form. gigging in and around Melbourne” she said. For those interested in supporting CYN“I can’t wait to see where my music takes TA’s work, T’s & C’s is widely available on me.”
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Back row: Julie Lewis, school garden guru. Kym Raft, Kitchen Garden Teacher. Trish Conroy, volunteer Treasure. Isla, Grade 6. Melinda Williams, School Principal. Henry, Grade 3. Front: Matt, Grade 3. Mason, Grade 1. Poppy, Prep student. Willow, Madeleine, and Georgia, Grade 1. Phoebe, Grade 3. (Photo – Tina Seirlis) By Tina Seirlis A local school is gearing up for a heart-warming anniversary celebration, 15 years in the making, with plans to honour its highly valued Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program on Thursday 2 November. Bacchus Marsh Primary School (BMPS), one of the longest running in the state, originally applied for the program 17 years ago and were initially unsuccessful. From here, the story as it is told, is one of perseverance, initiative, collaboration, community, and a touch of celebrity. Sources at the school shared that the school’s Principal at the time, Ian Wren, alongside long-term team member Leanne Fitzsimons (current Assistant Principal) were not deterred and sought the support of the community and parents to help bring to fruition the original kitchen which had just one sink and stove, along with garden beds built and painted by parents. Mr Wren then approached prominent Australian garden designer Paul Bangay who generously donated the designs for the front kitchen garden, along with $5000 per year over five years. Current Kitchen Garden Teacher Ms Kym Raft said there was huge community involvement, building wonderful school morale and giving the community something to be very proud of. “Two years later the school again applied for funding and it was approved. Stephanie Alexander came to the opening and donated and promoted one of her new cookbooks,” she said. The Program, which aligns with the
By Matt Romania The allure of writing beckons many, but it’s the support of a writing community that can truly propel a writer’s journey forward. Such is the experience shared by Cheryl Rosario, who, for the past few years, has been leading the Moorabool Writers’ Craft in Bacchus Marsh. “I first got involved with Moorabool Writer’s Craft in 2017,” Ms Rosario said, recounting her initial days. “I was searching for a supportive local environment where I could share my passion for writing, exchange ideas, and receive feedback on my work.” Moorabool Writers’ Craft has now become a nurturing community for writers of all genres. The group, which meets every third Saturday of the month at the Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh, provides invaluable opportunities for its members. From workshops with guest speakers to forming critique groups, the spirit of camaraderie and shared growth is palpable. Ms Rosario said they have been running this group for two years now.
school’s values of respect, teamwork, learning and kindness, is said to provide students with valuable life skills, along with a deep understanding of food and the environment, fostering a sense of community and responsibility. Ms Raft said the program continues to flourish, and due to the need for more space, the school’s original Jennifer Hine Art Room later evolved to become the current kitchen space featuring five sinks and four ovens. “Today’s students at BMPS have the opportunity to engage with the kitchen and garden, with the program also supported by approximately 35 volunteers,” she said. “Our students work in groups with volunteers to complete a recipe and also work in the garden our ‘garden guru’, Julie. “Volunteers are made up of parents or grandparents of students and some who just love to cook, they work with the children and make a difference. The 15th anniversary festivities will include a special afternoon tea for volunteers, along with students creating origami seed packets to take home and plant, from seeds harvested on the school grounds. The celebration will conclude with a whole of school picnic with lemon cakes from lemons grown on-site. Stephanie Alexander and/or a Program representative have also been invited. Anyone who would like to donate plants or bulbs for the garden, or is interested in volunteering can reach out to Ms Raft via kymberly.raft@education.vic.gov.au
“We are now eight regular members strong, and I have found it is not only a great resource for my writing but also I have developed as a teacher for other writers.” One of the shining achievements of this group is the bi-annual anthology, a place for members to be involved in a collaboration and showcase their work for publication. “Our anthology is titled ‘Mists of Moorabool’. The participants are Nicole Hawke, Irene Hogan, Caitlin Mahony, C.A. Clark, Peter Davies, Vanessa Craven, Julie Becker, Justin Johnston, Christine Gordon, Lana Birtasevic, Daniela Sheen and myself,” she said. These writers come from diverse backgrounds. Some have been recognised for their work, while others have been published or featured in other anthologies. But what unites them is the commitment to the craft and the joy of sharing stories. For those wondering if they should join the fold, Ms Rosario has words of encouragement. “Our group welcomes everybody who has a desire to write a book. It’s your creative voice calling for you to tell your story. Once you join us, you’ll see there are many opportunities for you to learn and grow as a writer.”
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With planning underway for the 150th anniversary of St Bernards Church in Bacchus Marsh due to take place in 2024, one local woman is researching a history of the parish with a view to publishing a book to recognise the occasion. In addition to commemorating the Church building, local historian and researcher, Margaret Love, also the President of the Hopetoun Cemetery Preservation Group, is aiming to share the story of the everyday battlers that worked to establish the Catholic parish commencing from the much earlier European settlement days. Ms Love said the idea for the book came about from informal discussions amongst long-term parishioners with an interest in history. “Many current locals may not realise that the town’s first Catholic chapel, St Laurence O’Toole, sat within the grounds of the heritage-protected Hopetoun Cemetery, based along Bacchus Marsh Road, Merrimu, opposite Flanagans Drive,” she said. Ms Love says her interest in the earlier history and the heritage-listed cemetery was initially inspired through learning her late husband’s great, great grandparents and three of their children are buried there. “The majority of early parishioners were from Ireland, many from County Tipperary who were forced to emigrate because of harsh conditions in Ireland,” she said. “Most started with nothing except for courage, initiative and resilience. They gave a home to their faith in the Tipperary Flats/Hopetoun area and later worked to fund St Bernard’s Church, thus forging a vital link between the two buildings and sites.” The name Hopetoun results from the name given to the nearby homestead and former pastoral run by its second owner, a Scottish settler called William Grant. Mr Grant renamed the property Hopetoun to honour the area he migrated from in Scotland. The property’s earlier owners were the Irish settlers who had donated the land for the chapel and cemetery. “It was many of those buried in the cemetery who helped build the first chapel, later the second school/chapel, and then raised funds to build St Bernard’s Church which was blessed and opened on 28 June 1874,” Ms Love said. “The importance of this relationship is not lost on those descendants of the early parishioners who believe that the 150th anniversary should highlight the full story of building the church
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and the parish.” Contributions towards the book have already been sought via church newsletters, print and social media, but Ms Love is mindful that some may have missed the call to share their family histories, photos and anecdotes. Ms Love is also particularly keen to secure some items referred to as the golden goose of local Catholic history, being a photo or sketch of the original St Laurence O’Toole chapel, along with a photo from the opening of St Bernard’s Church in 1874. Anyone who would like to contribute towards the book, or may have any of these highly sought after images should contact bacchusmarsh@cam.org.au by Friday 3 November.
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PREPARE FOR THE FIRE SEASON Are you ready for fire season? Victoria is expecting a warmer spring and an earlier start to the fire season this year and we’re asking those living in high-risk areas to take action to prepare their family and property. The new Spring Seasonal Outlook predicts the fire risk in the coming months to be normal across the state, as well as strong drying patterns in Gippsland’s forested areas and elevated grass fuel loads in central, western and northern Victoria. While La Niña conditions have subdued Victoria’s fire risk the past three years, our state is one of the most bushfire prone areas in the world, and we need people to be prepared as we approach warmer conditions. CFA crews have been protecting lives and property in this environment for decades – some for more than a century. They’re highly trained, professional firefighters that have made every effort to prepare their communities ahead of this fire season, as they do every year. We’re constantly working with our Victorian emergency service partners throughout the cooler months to prepare for fire season and this year is no exception. However, while we continue our work, our crews implore people to understand that fire safety is a shared responsibility between fire services and the community. We’re asking all Victorians in high-risk areas to take simple actions to prepare their family and property as the weather begins to warm. If you live near areas with bush, forest, long grass or coastal scrub, these actions and decisions may well save your life and property in the event of a bushfire. Find some time to sit down with your family or household and make a Bushfire Survival Plan, and if you already have one, it’s a great time to review it. It’s also the perfect time to tidy up your property, this can include clearing your gutters, pruning branches away from your roof or walls, keeping grass shorter than 10cm and removing leaves and twigs from around your property. Landowners should also consider private burn offs to remove green waste ahead of Fire Danger Period (FDP) declarations. All burn-offs must be registered, which can be done online at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au. Stay informed by downloading the VicEmergency app to stay across incidents and fire danger ratings in your area. I urge all Victorians to visit the CFA website to learn more about how they can prepare themselves ahead of this bushfire season at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare. Stay safe, Jason Heffernan, CFA Chief Officer
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A spate of out-of-control burn-offs has prompted a warning from the CFA – take extra precautions as weather conditions become warmer, drier, and windier. The recent out-of-control private burn-offs causing some of the fires in East Gippsland and Berringa served as a timely reminder for residents to ensure they are aware of burn-off safety measures and are prepared before ignition. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said he encourages Victorians to take advantage of the window of opportunity to clean up their properties before the bushfire season but to make safety a priority when doing so. “It is imperative that residents register their burn-off and check the local conditions on the day, as well as coming days,” CO Heffernan said. “Conditions can change quickly, and fires can get out of control within minutes in hot and windy conditions. As we saw recently with the East Gippsland fires the effects of an out-of-control fire can be devastating.
“Burn-offs can flare up a couple of days after the burn-off, which highlights the importance of making sure your burn-off is fully extinguished.” CO Heffernan said there are some simple steps Victorians can take to keep their burn-offs safe as we enter a high-risk fire season. “The quickest and easiest way to safeguard yourself and the rest of the community is to register your burn-off using the Fire Permits Victoria website,” he said. “Let your neighbours know you’re planning to burn off as smoke and fire will be visible to them, and make sure you have enough people to monitor and extinguish the burn safely, don’t leave it unattended. “It is also essential you have enough water on hand to put out a fire, and we recommend establishing a fire break of no less than three metres cleared of flammable materials.” Victorians can learn more about how to prepare their property at www.cfa. vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property.
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Community prepares By Lachlan Ellis A Moorabool community has banded together at a recent event, to prepare for any future emergencies. Over 100 people recently attended the Community Emergency Preparedness Expo in Korweinguboora to help build their resilience and preparedness. The Expo provided the opportunity for locals to meet with first responders, explore emergency response vehicles up close, and see demonstrations of the latest mowing and mulching equipment to help the community prepare ahead of this year’s fire season. It was organised by the newly formed Korweinguboora Emergency Group Inc (KEG Inc), developed through an Emergency Recovery Victoria funded Community-led Recovery Project, following the 2021/22 storm events. Through this project, KEG Inc developed a Community Emergency Management Action Plan, based on feedback received from the local community. The plan highlights the importance of sharing information and creating connections to help the community become more resilient and better planned and prepared for future emergencies. The Expo event was one of the actions of the plan as well as the development of a local community emergency resource flipchart, that was also launched at the Expo by Deputy Mayor Cr Ally Munari. Cr Munari said it was fantastic to see something good come out of the major storms that hit the region in 2021. “It was a wonderful event, organised by really passionate
locals. The storms were such a traumatic time for a lot of locals, so for locals of Korweinguboora, Blakeville, Barkstead, Spargo Creek, that whole area, to form this committee supported by Council and a range of organisations, is fantastic,” she told the Moorabool News. “It was lovely to see this small group of people that were so passionate about making something happen, bring their ideas to fruition. It was also great to see so many departments and emergency service personnel there to provide information, there were lots of talks on the day.” Cr Munari said it’d be great to see the event run again in the future, and that the passion of everyone involved for the community really showed. The Community Emergency Preparedness Expo was supported by the following agencies: Ambulance Victoria, CFA, CSIRO, Department of Energy Environment & Climate Action, Forest Fire Management Victoria, Hepburn Shire Council, Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, Hodges Earthmoving, Moorabool Shire Council, NBN Australia, CitiPower and Powercor, Red Cross Australia, Stihl Shop Daylesford, St John Ambulance Victoria, Telstra, Victoria Police and VICSES. For more information about KEG Inc, email korweingubooraemergencygroup@gmail.com or follow them at www. facebook.com/korweingubooraemergencygroup.
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Keep your burn-off legal As hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through the Fire Permits Victo-
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Plan. Act. Survive. Carers encouraged to prepare National Carers Week was last week, and CFA is urging Victorians who care for someone in high bushfire risk areas to make a fire plan by using CFA’s online bushfire planning module. The module, ‘Bushfire Planning: You and the person you care for’, was developed in collaboration with Carers Victoria for anyone who provides care or support to someone living with disability, mental illness, chronic health issues, or age-related conditions. CFA and Carers Victoria are encouraging Victorians who provide unpaid or informal care to use the module to keep everyone safe and prepared this season. The module’s main topics include: your role is important, who needs to be prepared, start a conversation, build a plan, people who may choose to stay and resources. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said it was vital Victorians prioritised their bushfire plan. “If you care for someone living in a high-risk bushfire area, this learning module is for you,” he said. So far, more than 417 people have enrolled in the course, with 280 completing the online bushfire planning module since it was launched two years ago. Chief Officer Heffernan says it is essential people are aware of emergency situations that might arise during the summer season. “Vulnerable people don’t always have the luxury of throwing together a last-minute plan if there is a fire emergency, which is why it’s so important to undertake the module,” he said. “We appreciate that there are so many day-to-day challenges carers must consider when caring for someone, which can complicate an already stressful emergency situation, so it’s important everyone has a plan.” Carers Victoria CEO Judith Abbott noted how important
it is that the needs of people in care relationships are actively considered and supported. “We are pleased to be part of efforts to better support people in care relationships who live in bushfire prone areas. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to look at the planning resource – it’s a great way to get that all important planning done.” she said.
Victorians can learn more about fire danger rating system changes on the CFA website, where they can also find more information about how to make a bushfire survival plan. The e-learning module, ‘Bushfire Planning: You and the person you care for’ and its supporting resources are available on CFA’s website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/carers. To learn more about Carers Victoria, visit www.carersvictoria.org.au.
CFA is urging Victorians who care for someone in high bushfire risk areas to make a fire plan. Photo – CFA
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Slashing works are ongoing in critical areas. Photo - FFMVic Forest Fire Management Victoria Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and our partners in the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), and local government have been busy preparing for the upcoming bushfire season. The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a combined El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole climate pattern. These conditions mean a drier and warmer Spring, an earlier arrival of high-risk bushfire weather and a prolonged fire season compared to recent years. To reduce bushfire risk, authorities undertake planned burning and mechanical works like mowing and mulching, remove hazardous trees and maintain strategic fuel breaks. Planned burning occurs all year round when it is safe to do. In the coming weeks, planned burns will continue at key sites across the Wimmera and Midlands Districts. People may see smoke, firefighting vehicles, aircraft, and crews in the area, as a normal part of planned burns. Maintenance of an expanded network of strategic fuel
breaks is also underway, with crews slashing and mulching these critical assets. Strategic fuel breaks are a modified corridor of vegetation that support safer access for backburning during fire response, as well as planned burns. They also help firefighters defend private property, significant transport routes and critical community assets like water and power supplies from the impact of bushfires. FFMVic Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Mark Mellington said FFMVic and its partners work every day to reduce bushfire risk. “Year-round, we are focused on actions with the greatest impact to minimise bushfire risk for communities and the environment, including planned burning, slashing and maintenance of strategic fuel break networks,” Mr Mellington said. “The community has an important role to play as well, which is why we’re reminding everyone to understand their local risks, stay informed and take action now to prepare themselves and their properties.”
National Parks and State forests will be closed on Catastrophic fire danger days during Summer and may be closed on other days when the risk to life is considered unacceptable. Visitors should check local weather conditions before travelling into forested areas. Campers are also reminded to stay alert and follow campfire safety rules. Never leave a campfire unattended and always use water to put campfires out until they are cool to touch. To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you sign up at plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au or download the VicEmergency App. For more information on preparing your property, go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au/planprepare/how-to-prepare-yourproperty. For safety tips on campfires visit www.parks.vic.gov. au/get-into-nature/safety-innature/visitor-safety-tips-inparks/campfires. For more information about fire restrictions and regulations go to www.vic.gov.au/unattended-campfires.
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Suspicious blaze being examined By Lachlan Ellis Police are calling for anyone with information to come forward, with an investigation underway in relation to a suspicious fire that occurred locally last week. A spokesperson for CFA said 15 units responded to a “grass fire on Adelong Way in Bacchus Marsh at around 2.07 pm on 15 October’, with the fire under control at 3.52 pm and declared safe at 5.29 pm. Police say the fire did not begin as a grass fire, with the flames instead spreading from a vehicle at Adelong Way. “Emergency services were called to a car fire outside a vacant property on Adelong Way about 4pm. The fire spread to nearby grassland. There were no injuries,” a Victoria Police spokesperson told the Moorabool News. “Investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire, which is being treated as suspicious at this stage.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Friendship and sharing are the week’s themes. There may Intensity is your keyword. Your passionate nature spills be some overinto goals that seem evasive. The best overanxieties from romance the spheres of work and politics. coursePolitics is to and plod on andboth enjoy successes loved romance, couldthe be featured nextof year. ones. Be less secretive, especially with loved ones.
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PISCES—February 20-March 20 You are the super salesperson now, but make sure you believe in what you are selling. Don’t forget special occasions and don’t forget to be a little more sporty. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Intensity is your keyword. Your passionate nature spills over from romance into the spheres of work and politics. Politics and romance, both could be featured next year. Be less secretive, especially with loved ones.
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Ballan Cricket Club
RESULTS – W/E SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER Under 11 Ballan White (H) v Delacombe Delacombe 5/47 def Ballan 4/46 A very close game that saw Delacombe winning by one run on the final ball. Some individual highlights included Kiara Grigg taking a one-handed catch while keeping, and strong running between wickets. She took two wickets. Victoria Taylor also collected two wickets in her first game; batting well and including a stunning cover drive. Oscar Phillips was unlucky not to get a wicket however, he batted and bowled tightly throughout the play. Under 11 Ballan v Mt Clear Mt Clear 5/56 def Ballan 10/49 Another great contest between both teams, with many Ballan members playing their very first game. Ryder Shelton claimed a wicket in his very first over and stood his ground well when batting. Top scorer for the team was Jack Mullane with 13 runs. Izak Osborne, Angus Dowling and Hudson Squires both picked up a wicket each whilst Isaac Kettle scored a solid ten runs.
Under 15 Ballan 4/115 def Wendouree 6/69 Batting - Sarah Burton 32 Ret. n.o, Riley Storer 19, Clover McIlwaine 12, Jai Singh 8 Bowling - Jai Singh 1/2 off 2 overs, Clover McIlwaine 1/6 off 3, Sarah Burton 1/5 off 2, Jackson Letcher 1/13 off 4, Eamon Grigg 1/7 off 2 and, Tyler Bruning 1/7 off 2. 2nd XI (BCA 5th Grade) Golden Point 5/213 def Ballan 7/197 Bowling - J Costello 8-1-22-1, P Singh 8-1-33-1, J Burton 4-019-1, S Burton 2-0-11-1 Batting - P Singh 56, M Burton 47no, D Leach 36
1st XI (BCA 2nd Grade) Creswick 9/99 def Ballan 97 Batting - Jack McGregor 35, Daniel Pascoe 13* Bowling - Kobe Heafield 8-3-5-17, Hayden Micallef 6-0-2-37 Ballan couldn’t blame the disappointing batting display on the gusty weather as Creswick’s bowling was tight and with a few 50/50 decisions. Ballan was bowled out for 97, with only Jack McGregor making a noteworthy score (35) and Daniel Pascoe (13*) ran out of partners. With ball in hand, Ballan were right into it. Having Creswick four down next to nothing. Kobe Heafield and Jack McGregor bowled exceptionally well with wickets falling regularly. Heafield’s bowling was on fire, taking 5/17. Captain Hayden Micallef picked up two and one for both Jack and Ryan. Unfortunately, the big hitting man, Jones, from Creswick, won the game with his unbeaten 48*, with one wicket in hand. Creswick reached the total nine down for a very close finish.
Bridget Grigg bowled well for the U 11s, in the same team as her sister.
Ballan Golf Club RESULTS - W/E SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Nick Wallace (24) 39 points. R/up - John Costello (22) 37 points. Magpie - 14th Barry Sims. NTPs - 12th Jimmy Walsh, 15th Barry Sims.
ABOVE: Top scoring with 11, Kiara Grigg hooks the ball behind square. BELOW: Param Singh top scored with a gutsy 56, ably supported by David Leach (36) and Max Burton (47 n.o.) Photos – CHRIS THOM
Sunday – Stroke – Gold Medal Winner 2023 Gold Medal - Jimmy Walsh. A Grade Frank Raffaele 70-11-59. R/up Bob Arklay 72-12-60 on c/b from Barry Sims 7313-60. B Grade Bill Pickering 73-17-56 on c/b R/up - Jimmy Walsh 73-19-56. C Grade Gerard Clifford 83-23-60. R/up - Aggy Germon 82-21-61. NTPs - 12th Les Martin, 15th Rick Roden. Magpie - 14th Andy Black, 18th Nick Sims. Balls 7, Cut-off 60 Jimmy Walsh, Hugh Miller, Bill Pickering, Frank Raffaele, Gerard Clifford, Barry Sims, Bob Arklay.
Harness Highlights By Len Baker Once again, the 1200 metre TAB Fast Track Sprint races highlighted the Melton program last Wednesday (Oct 18), with by far the most impressive being Gordon’s father and son duo, Tim and Darby McGuigan’s 4Y0 Pet Rock-Classic Shark mare Blood Moon. She demoralised her rivals in winning the 1 Metro Win Sprint. Burning across the field from gate five, Blood Moon coasted to the wire 7.1 metres in advance of Jeremy Wells and Wild Card, returning a sizzling mile rate of 1-52.9.
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Season closing with rewards By Olivia Olthof
Pentland Calisthenics College
The competition season is now coming to a close, with the second last performance last week. The club’s Sub Juniors and Masters competed at The 1870 Founders Theatre for Royal South Street Society Ballarat
(celebrating 120-years of Calisthenics competitions). Last Thursday the club’s Sub Juniors took to the stage at their very last competition for 2023, and they were awarded 2nd place for Figure March and Club Swinging, third place for Free Exercise, Song and Dance and Rods, 1st place for Aesthetics. These results earning them Reserve Aggregate against competitors not only in their own division, but a
division higher as well. The Masters also performed their last competition for the season earning themselves Highly Commended for Figure March and Rods, Honorable Mention for Club Swinging, Free Exercises, Calisthenics Revue and a third place for their very memorable Aesthetics. Check in next week for their final competition of the year.
TOP: Sub Juniors with their trophy ABOVE: Masters ready for Aesthetics. (Photos – PCC)
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics The Centre held their third week of competition for the season last Saturday morning at Masons Lane Reserve. As the athletes begin to repeat their events, an impressive 439 personal best (PB) results were recorded. A spokesperson for the club said it was”great to see the improvements in such a short period of time”. The PB Stars of the Week were awarded to Aubreigh Wake, Aria Pontelandolfo, Jack Ainsworth, Harvey Whitney, Blaithe Fletcher, Saativak Dwarampudi, Hunter Robinson, Zac Degnen and Zeke Horne. Seven Centre records were also broken at the meet. Under 16 athlete, Mackenzie Estlick (Dolphins) set new records in the 300m hurdles and 200m sprint. Mackenzie ran the 300m
hurdles in a time of 49.09 secs while she stopped the clock in 28.21 seconds for the 200 metres. Emma Stewart (Blues) set three new records in the Under 17 300m Hurdles, High Jump and 400m while team-mate Sam White (Blues), recorded new record times in the Under 17 300m hurdles and 400m. With the recent introduction of the Under 17 age group, these records are set to tumble throughout the season. The first training session was held last Thursday afternoon for all registered athletes. New Under 14 athlete, James Pringle (Blues) was awarded the Trainer of the Week award. The Centre is still accepting registrations for all interested 5-16 year olds. A free 2-week trial offer is available for new athletes. Contact the Centre for further information.
Mackenzie Estlick,Emma Stewart and Sam White all breaking Centre records in the 300m hurdles event. (Photos – BMLAC)
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Step up for local ballers By Lachlan Ellis
Reece and Bailey are playing in AABL’s Hornets and Dragons sides this season. Photo – Submitted
Two local basketballers have taken the next step in their sporting careers, being named in squads for two development league teams. Bailey Wilson and Reece McGrath both play for the Bacchus Marsh Basketball Association (BMBA), but will wear opposing jerseys as they play for the Dragons and Hornets respectively in this year’s All-Australian Basketball League (AABL) competition. The two 17-year-olds are among just 120 players from across the country to be picked for the competition this year, which features 12 teams of ten players, coached by former NBL and NBA players. The non-profit, domestic league is open to males aged between 16 and 20, and is a chance for young basketballers with aspirations to play at American colleges and professionally to play at an elite level. Last weekend marked Round 3 of the current AABL season, and both Wilson and McGrath are relishing the opportunity to test themselves against some of the best young Aussie players. “I was thrilled to make the Dragons side. I’ve done a bit of research on the coaches, and to see that I had Warren [Estcourt] was awesome, I was so happy. The AABL is awesome, I’m going to get heaps of opportunities from it,” Mr Wilson told the Moorabool News. “The skill level of the players is ridiculous. Some of the guys are six foot six, six foot seven, and super athletic. It’s been super challenging but fun, I love it.” “It’s pretty exciting, I wasn’t expecting the news. It’s great playing against all the talent in the league, and the coaches are fantastic,” Mr McGrath added. “It’s challenging compared to other division I’ve paid in, it’s fast-paced with some different rules they’ve put in for the colleges.”
Lions conquer the Hill Darley Cricket Club
By Todd Whelan
Darley made it back-to-back wins, downing Brown Hill on the road by 51 runs. Above all, it was the even spread of contributors with both bat and ball that was the most pleasing aspect of the performance after the Lions were sent in, according to coach Dilon Chandima. “I am genuinely impressed with the direction our team is heading in,” he said. “The unity among the players and their consistent contributions, rather than relying on a few individuals, is testament to our teams growth and potential.” Chandima was looking for a response from his top order and was rewarded for his undeniable faith as Rocky Hoey 43 (68), Lachie Herring 35 (61), Hasi Wickramasinghe 30 (73) and in form dasher Drew Locke 37 (22) finished amongst the runs to lead the Lions to their highest score of the season to date, 7/221 from their 50 overs. The Lions formidable reputation with the ball lost no admirers defending the total as star opening bowler Madushanka Ekanayake, again delivered to finish with game high match figures of 4/31 from his eight overs. He, in partnership with ageless frontliner Benny Longhurst 2/20 (10 overs) had the home side in all sorts, reeling at 6/34. Game over. While Brown Hill rallied to reach 170, this game was essentially done and dusted a while out. Spinning duo Liam Cornford and Chandima broke through the tail while Locke (2/17) again showed his versatility, thriving with his new season confidence. After just three rounds Locke is averaging a tick over 29 with the bat and a handy 15.5 with the ball.
While Chandima made special mentions of Locke and youngster Hoey’s returns it was his number trump card that took the honours. “Eka continued to exhibit his deadly form, which is not surprising considering his past exploits at the Western Oval have included a memorable nine wicket haul against Brown Hill a couple of years ago,” he said. Darley are away again this week for their Round four clash against Napoleons-Sebastopol. RESULTS BCA 1st Grade Darley 7/221, Overs 50 R. Hoey 43, D. Locke 37 Brown Hill 170, Overs 45 M. Ekanayake 4/31, D. Locke 2/17 Darley won by 51 runs. BCA 2nd Grade Darley 7/262, Overs 45 J. Murphy 111, A. Morton 61. Buninyong 115, Overs 38 W. Kilmartin 4/4, D. Hynes 1/13 Darley won by 147 runs BCA 3rd Grade Coronet City v Darley Match abandoned BCA 4th Grade Darley 9/120, Overs 40. Dar. Hynes 38*, B. Densley 37 Ballarat Fire Brigade 1/126, Overs 14.2. Darley lost by 10 wickets. BCA 5th Grade VRI Delacombe 6/249, Overs 40. M. Apostalidis 2/16 Darley 2/173, Overs 22.3. S. Sanders 109*, D. Faulkhead 40* Match in progress.
The boys have a long history of playing on the same team, but their selections for two different AABL teams means they’re likely to wear opposing colours on-court. It’s a match both are counting down the days to. “I can’t wait to play against Reece. We’ve played basketball with each other since we were little, and we’ve been playing with each other in the Bacchus Marsh representative team. To play against him at such a high level would be awesome,” Wilson said. “It’llbefun,that’llbegoodtimes.Wehaven’treallyplayedeach other over the years, so it’ll be a good match-up.” McGrath said. AABL games are played at the Melbourne Sports Centre (MSAC) every Saturday, with the nine-round 2023/24 season commencing on 7 October and concluding on 9 December with the champions to be crowned that day. For more information on the AABL, visit www.aabl.au.
Bailey Wilson and Reece McGrath have played basketball together since they were little, including for the BMBA representative team. Photos – Kirsten Pluck
Ballan Brumbies Basketball RESULTS – W/E SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER Under 10 Boys Ballan C 12 lost Excies Acmy 15 Under 12 Boys Ballan E 12 lost Phoenix Emperors 29 Ballan C White 61 def Celtic Tigers 9 Ballan C Blue 14 lost Excies Acmy 25 Under 12 Girls Ballan 36 def Excies Acmy 8 Under 14 Boys Ballan F 25 lost Phoenix Wolves 41 Ballan E 23 lost Excies Acmy 33 Ballan D 53 def Wildcats 28 Ballan C 52 def Sovereign Knights 7 Under 14 Girls Ballan 16 lost Drummo Dragons 35 Under 16 Boys Ballan F 20 lost Phoenix Rush 46 Ballan E 14 lost Wildcats 80 Ballan D 26 def Wildcats 46 Ballan A 34 lost Excies Acmy 71 Under 16 Girls Ballan 46 def Wildcats 20 Under 19 Boys Ballan F 24 lost Wildcats 37 Ballan D 50 def Phoenix Thunder 39 Ballan B 32 lost Sovereign Knights 43 Under 19 Girls Ballan 20 lost Wildcats 29
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More sweet success By John Dunne (HRV) Myrniong driver Greg Sugars, seemingly could do little wrong at last Saturday night’s Geelong Pacing Cup meeting. Sugars drove winners in his first three drives before a slight hiccup in the McNamara Trotters Cup where an aggressive drive on One Over All resulted in a third placing behind Harry Stamper. Half an hour later Sugars bounced back when he absconded with the Cup aboard Mach Dan who completed popular back to back wins in the Group 3 feature. The Emma Stewart trained Mach Dan easily crossed to the lead at the start and Sugars proceeded to ‘drop anchor’ as the $1.65 favorite Rock N Roll Doo opted to sit several lengths away leading the outside horses. Devoid of any pressure whatsoever, the leader ambled through the Cup lead time in 1:17.2, the slowest on record, before barely raising the tempo in a pedestrian like 33.1 first quarter of the last mile. Not surprisingly, Sugars allowed Mach Dan ($5) more rein with a lap to travel and he proceeded to reel off a slick 53.4 last 800 metres giving nothing else a chance holding a metre margin on the line over Major Moth with Rock N Roll Doo four metres away third in a mile rate of 2:00.9.
Greg Sugars drove Mach Dan to the line for trainer Emma Stewart, claiming the Geelong Pacing Cup, over a distance of 2570 metres. (Photo – Stuart McCormick ©) Sugars admitted he didn’t expect to be able to dictate the terms of the race to suit himself in such a manner. “Once I crossed pretty comfortably then I thought it’s our race to lose now and obviously the first lap was pretty pedestrian for this class of horse and we were able to just turn the race into a 1200 metre dash,” Sugars said. “I was very confident once I found the top so easily and to get that first lap that easily I would have been disappointed if he didn’t finish the race off as well as what he did,” he said. Mach Dan is raced by Team Zav comprising Danny and Jo Zavitsanos who were naturally delighted to win a second consecutive home town cup. The opening race on the card saw Sugars team up with Myrniong trainer Jess Tubbs, to capture the Barwon FM Pace, a distance of 2100 metres, with Fighter Command, in a mile rate of 1.57.0.
First win of three at Geelong for Greg Sugars with Fighter Command, trained by Myrniong’s Jess Tubbs (Photo – Stuart McCormick ©) Earlier in the night emerging four-year-old trotter Harry Stamper made it two wins from as many starts this campaign when he took out the McNamara Memorial Trotters Cup at Geelong. Punters deemed the Cup a race in three with the heavily backed Kyvalley Hotspot sent out a $2.40 favorite ahead of Harry Stamper and One Over All on the second line of betting at $3.70. James Herbertson was content to allow Harry Stamper time to balance from his 10 metre handicap before settling at the rear of the field after the 30 metre back maker One Over All made a mid-race move towards the lead.
Harry Stamper showed a slick turn of foot when Herbertson pulled out three wide at the 400 metre mark and the son of Majestic Son quickly rounded up his rivals around the home turn before bounding away to score by five meters from Vic tree Hill and One Over All. Herbertson said the Joe Pace prepared trotter made light work of gathering in the leaders. “It was a good solid temp from the 1200 and he cornered that well that he was making up ground when they were running good times,” Herbertson said. However, Herbertson said Harry Stamper has a tendency to lose concentration at times in the home straight. “He knocked off again when he got in front, he probably should have won by 10 (metres) again but he’s just a lovely horse,” he said. South Australian trotter Aldebaran Dexta made a clean sweep of The Lang Trot series when he led all the way in the Final at Geelong. The winner of the two heats conducted at Warragul and Geelong, Aldebaran Dexta stepped cleanly from his front row draw and Myrniong driver Greg Sugars rated the race to suit himself, and respected postilion barely moved a muscle in the sulky as Aldebaran Dexta cruised to the line ahead of Good Heart and Herecomes Kyvalley.
Aldebaran Dexta won The Lang Trot Final at Geelong with Greg Sugars in the sulky. (Photo – Stuart McCormick ©)
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