Moorabool News November 21

Your Local News Serving your Shire since 1872

Tuesday 21 November, 2023

FEATURE FEA TURE

INSIDE THIS WEEK...

Blackwood Fire Brigade Awards Presentation

NO.46

Moorabool News The

VOL 17

Member of

Check your skin

Runner makes national event

Community Newsletter

Spring 2023

Autumn 2021

LOCALS REMEMBER Thank you for helping us shape our Community Vision!

Read more about this project on page 3.

By Tina Seirlis

MAIN: Wreaths at Ballan RSL Cenotaph. INSET: Wreaths at Bacchus Marsh RSL Cenotaph PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Residents turned out in their hundreds for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the Shire on Saturday 11 November, continuing on the strong local legacy for this significant day.

From Bacchus Marsh to Ballan and beyond, at RSLs, and even so far as a pause in programming at Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics, many locals of all ages took the time both publicly and privately, to stop and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Remembrance Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I. At 11.00am on 11 November 1918, guns fell silent after four years of continuous war and over 60,000 deaths from Australia alone. One minute of silence is observed each year at the exact time as the original armistice occurred with the end of hostilities.

President of the Ballan RSL Sub-Branch Pippa Morris, who originally served in the Royal Australian Navy, said holding Remembrance Day Services allows everyone to participate in a global moment of reflection and hope.

“It may be true to say that there isn’t one other recurring global event which has lasted for more than 100 years, and that for a single moment unites the world like Remembrance Day does,” she said.

“Around 250 people attended the Ballan service, and the community were very generous in their support of the RSL’s fundraising as always.”

Bacchus Marsh RSL Sub-Branch President Michael Baxter served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps over a nine-year period, and said around 400 people were in attendance, approximately doubling last year’s turn-out.

Mr Baxter said recent census results indicate there are at least 500 ex or currently-servicing military personnel within Bacchus Marsh, with the local RSL representing a total of 158 members.

“Our fundraising amount for Remembrance Day is very similar to last year’s,” he said.

Following on from Remembrance Day commemorations, planning is already well underway at both RSLs in the lead up to ANZAC Day 2024.

Ballan Local Butchers SPRING FAVOURITES! SHAZAM LAMB LOIN CHOPS $24.99KG SHAZAM LAMB BONED ROLLED LEG ROAST $27.99KG

Spring into the BBQ season with a delivery straight to your door

ballanlocalbutcher.com.au/store 130 Inglis St, Ballan • Ph: 03 5368 1117

Page 2 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

lan l A a t n i c a mier J e r P n a i r o Victo t r e t t e l r. n cted to Premie t An ope n e tm new prote in o te p a p re a c t n to ce nt ur re

itme by blic comm f Victoria u o p t s 1 a 2 e 0 e 2 ity and gging in th dible natural divers ernment’s v lo o t s G re n ia fo r e to v cre to end nati knowledged the in ted the Vic c a We celebra lauded the decision t n e vernm e west. app so your go cape of th s g areas. We d in n o la d d In re .

2024 as. nd clea iled 1 January f these are gmented a l, Brush-ta o a w fr e c O e l n th ta fu r r in e o p ectares the Pow cultural im imals like r 60,000 h n e a v o d n g a lo ts ns to t, plan nct. sts has pla this habita g ts and lo locally exti to g e Yet VicFore u in n m ti o n dlife, fores c o il e c b w s k g ie is c in r n iv sts a e v ille If your ag these fore ng the sur ti in Cole Grev c t fe te M li ro l d p a n r y a manentl b of natu Phascogale mplex we hip by per o rs c e e d h a t le r e wide. ok aft onstrate time to lo gging state tely: ia ’s lo me to dem d t It ti e s . w ia m re r o fo im n to e ’s It rn Vic n you to nd nativ parks. s of weste . We call o age and e it ft . r le e h e l v s national woodland a e ra h e tu n e a re w n tional Park y t r a P a u N h o d o f n w a o ig r re d n o n o o t ater Be t Buang estructi and res er in the Gre erg, Moun r-funded d it e rd e y e a d rd p lu e x k, and oth c L r ta a in tP a e d b n n th o a m lt ti t o a s a • H onserv rd Fore mised W in Wellsfo te the pro h Cobaw C g la ic n r is ti g s re e e L v tu r a a • dh for the n all firewoo promised s n o ti : • Cease c s. te ations and r on reserve formal pro e ti t n a c e v a r g n e E s e r n u o • or fut arks and c d legacy f n u regional p o f o r p plants. imals and o create a t n a y d it e n n u t te . r re oppo and threa red carbon re to ra s f 0 . o 7 s s 3 k e r r This is a ra of tonn for ove new pa al habitat g millions gement of it in a v urism. p n unities. e p a a id m tr v t y ro in b re-based to • P ns jo and comm tion o s p tu ti u a m r a r n is N fa d d t n r s a te ir rt F ation urity fo f clima • Suppo water sec rough visit impacts o th te e a s th d re e o c c o u h to d li forests nal live • Help re jobs. om these l and regio fr ra w u cting r o t fl r t re-positive o a p tu th a n rs bout prote to te a a • Sup ls ly w il k n d s a o e ir 't h e n ing is ods. t river nsfer th forest logg • Protec le's liveliho kers to tra e p r v o o ti e a w p n y d e tr n v s a re climate destructi • Help fo these a liveable asing out h r, p te d a n w lly protect a a d s n k m r a r a ir fo p a l a to n on you ew nation about clea rians, call to Creating n eautiful places. It’s ic V f o ds. s db f thousand forests and woodlan o s d wildlife an re d n native nting hu roup gging our d, represe ironment G e lo n lt up ig a h rs e to rabool Env d o n o ly u M Nature Gro te e s e ia e th d me We, d Pyren im n a t c le ) a o a ri C d t to n n ic a Mou as stralia (V nt Victoria natural are al Trust Au Environme The Nation ustralia ons on yo

ti Congratula

A t tal Justice twork p digo Distric nvironmen n E e B Nature Ne y dcare Grou of Ballarat it n b u lu m C n m ts o o ti lis C a District Lan F ra d d n tu n u AC a a o N F a m n ri a ld o h ie to ti F New orest of Vic Conserva ds of the F ralists Club iety Australian lands Frien ciety w Field Natu o e S N e Royal Soc h ts T n la t, P n ra e o n d o y si lia o re ra o ce P K st n , f M Au us Allia Friends o Rob Gell A sts Enfield arsh Platyp and Native Fore n f a o o Bacchus M ri ti s to ta d n ic ili e st b V ri a f re F o ildlife Reh inifera Fo ek Landcare Ballarat W re s of Nyah V C d n lls e e ri d F id R st k n e o ti re a up bogie Fore teele C Conserv Forests onment Gro riends of S e our Strath ir F v rk v a a n Network S B E re n ll o e ca h Ir d c ay Lan ment f the Boxtw n o BEAM Mit O o s ir d v rn n e n s e E ri th ge t F u up So e Ran d Distric inability Gro the Brisban Bendigo an tham Susta n Friends of e Tr ce h n the Eart orest Allia Council Friends of Victorian F ping Club ate Alliance stick ip lim h C W o st ig e re d o th untain Tram n F f o e g o B b M n s lu n d Lo on C a n e d ri re n ri to a F tu Vic s Associati Gorge mily Na tional Park b f Werribee a o lu Bendigo Fa N s C n d a ts n e ri lis ri to F ra Vic ld Natu p Network Bendigo Fie dcare Grou Mallee Waterways ty Group e ili h b T a in a ds and Lan st ll n u e e S d ri o F id ig R st d f n re o e o B Greening Wellsford F n ance Inc r Associatio Branch Wind t p Biolinks Alli ic rn u tr b is p D e rribee Rive e H e in W a ation Grou m rv le p se u n st a o care Gro hway C d ts Club ig Footprints BirdLife C n H lis r La ra te rn n h e tu o ig a st d L e N W Mace e Field ndcare ustralia nd Mount Castlemain ralists Club ict Farm/La ite Gums A Macedon a h tr tu a is W N D d (Victoria) ld n ie a F Ranges p ess Society r u n e Clarkefield rn y o ro e a d G abitat ild m ce n ty a W e ili M d e b h T tection of H avid Lin Sustaina ro lia s P r ra ge n st fo a u rs R A t re n Professor D nmen Macedo Wildlife Ca Landcare r the Enviro ry District u orestcare Doctors fo sb lm a b ty M lu ie Wombat F ical Soc alkers C w sh u B e ralia rn Entomolog Melbou WWF Aust P M n ya R e Moniqu ability lley Sustain Add your name Moonee Va

Authorised by M. Ruchel, Victorian National Parks Association Wurundjeri Country, 60 Leicester St, Carlton VIC 3053 • vnpa.org.au

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

NEWS

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 3

AusNet responds to fire concerns Check your skin

PHOTO: TMN

By Lachlan Ellis AusNet has issued a response to a recently published Letter to the Editor in the Moorabool News, stating it understands concerns of bushfire risk near transmission lines.

In the 14 November edition, Dr Joanna L Lidgett wrote in response to AusNet advertising titled, ‘Do You have questions about the proposed Western Renewables Link?

Delivered by Ausnet’.

“How is AusNet designing the WRL to withstand bushfires and what of the people this is intended to be built through? Does this indicate that as long as the transmission line – the asset – will be okay in the event of a bushfire, any increased risk to the human lives resulting from, directly or indirectly, the presence of overhead transmission infrastructure being placed in a very high-risk bushfire environment is acceptable and cost effective to AusNet et al?” Dr Lidgett wrote.

“Some of these humans are my children. I am hoping the editor might seek a public response from Ausnet to my queries.”

The Moorabool News did seek responses to Dr Lidgett’s concerns, with an AusNet spokesperson stating the company has spent millions of dollars on bushfire mitigation and, was happy to work with authorities to mitigate bush-

fire risk from the network.

“We recognise that bushfires are a serious threat in country Victoria and the risk and impacts of bushfire and firefighting efforts near transmission lines is an important community concern,” AusNet’s spokesperson told the Moorabool News.

“Transmission lines in Victoria are highly regulated to ensure they are designed, maintained and operated safely to prevent fire ignition. Towers and lines have to meet the relevant Australian and industry design standards when they are constructed.”

The spokesperson said AusNet invests significantly across their network to reduce bushfire risk and recently completed a $500 million Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter (REFCL) bushfire mitigation program throughout their distribution network.

“A REFCL works like a giant safety switch that shuts off power when a fault is detected.”

The spokesperson also said Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), the Victorian Safety Regulator, reviews and approves AusNet’s ‘Electricity Safety Management Scheme’ (ESMS) every five years, which is a mandatory requirement of the electricity safety legislation.

“An ESMS is a detailed asset management system that addresses the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electricity infrastructure. ESV undertake annual audits to ensure compliance with the ESMS in addition to more targeted audits of AusNet’s Bushfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management Plans that are also a mandatory requirement of the legislation,” the spokesperson said.

The company is working closely with the CFA, Emergency Management Victoria, Fire Rescue Victoria, and Forest Fire Management Victoria to design the WRL “to ensure it complies with their operating practices”, the spokesperson added.

For more information, AusNet’s spokesperson suggests visiting www.westernrenewableslink.com.au and viewing the ‘Managing fire risk – electricity transmission network November 2021’ and ‘CFA Firefighting And Transmission Lines FAQs’ documents.

This mobile skin check unit will be in Bacchus Marsh on 25-26 Nov. PHOTO: LIONS V DISTRICTS CANCER FOUNDATION

By Matt Romania A Skin Check and Awareness Unit is on the road, following excellent financial support from Lions Clubs, and generous public, and private supporters.

Put on by the Lions V Districts Cancer Foundatio, the mobile skin check van will be in Bacchus Marsh on November 25 and 26 at the Village Green (Main Street). The aim is to catch something early, treat it, and survive.

Bill Richards, president of the Lions Club of Bacchus Marsh, said it’s an opportunity for people to get their skin checked locally, at no cost.

“If you’ve worked outdoors or spent a lot of time outdoors, it is a good opportunity to get a screening done,” he said.

“The van provides a free skin checking service to local people and will be operated by fully trained, certificated, and professionally supervised volunteers.”

The unit will also be a valuable resource for local people to access not only the skin check but valuable and timely information about skincare and self-checking techniques.

“Following the skin check, visitors will be issued with a referral to their GP if anything needs further investigation,” Mr Richards said.

The Unit is not a medical clinic, so diagnosis or treatment requirements are not discussed –it simply provides the skin check and alerts the visitor to skin lesions that require further checking and attention: a great first step in ensuring urgent needs is addressed.

Mr Richards urges Moorabool residents to book for a free preliminary check that’s easy to have done.

“It will say either ‘you don’t need to go and get a check done’ which would be a great relief for a lot of people, or maybe ‘there is something there that you should get checked by your GP.’” To book an appointment please contact 0434 702 695 for more information.

SERVICING THE MOORABOOL AREA POLISHED CONCRETE DIY PROJECTS COLOURED CONCRETE WASHED PEBBLES

Ph: 5368 1777 eurekaconcrete.com.au

info@eurekaconcrete.com.au

Page 4 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

NEWS

Blackwood Fire Brigade Awards Presentation

By Irene Keating

The recently renovated St Martin’s Chapel in the heart of Blackwood played backdrop to the Brigade’s awards presentation evening on Saturday 28 October.

Alongside 14 of their members, who received service awards ranging from 5 years to a stellar 35 and 45-year service, two members, Peter Daglish and Leon Rolls, were presented with their National Emergency Medal for service rendered during the nationally significant 2019-20 bushfires

by West Region DCO Brett Boatman.

Captain Ross Hall said the Brigade does not have a big membership.

“But, we all understand the fire risk and

relative isolation of a small town surrounded by state forest,” he said.

“The members work together to make sure we are well trained and prepared for fires and other emergencies including the June 2021 storm event.”

Mr Hall said the brigade performs all of the checks for the Community Fire Refuge component of their Fire Station during the Fire Danger Period.

“And, we work with the local community to ensure they are familiar with the Fire Refuge.”

DCO Boatman thanked all members for their service to the Brigade, CFA, and the community of Blackwood.

SERVICE AWARDS 5 Year Medal Peter Daglish Daryle Johnson Claire Purchase Mark Purchase Russell Schoenfisch 10 Year Medal Karl Church Pat Larizza Leon Rolls

15 Year Medal Ross Hall 25 Year Medal Gary Amy 30 Year Medal Ken Whiffin

45 Year Medal Ian Stewart National Emergency Medal Peter Daglish Leon Rolls Pat Larizza (absent)

35 Year Medal Thomas Pywell

Left to right: Group Photo. Brett Boatman and Ian Stewart. Two NEM recipients Peter Daglish and Leon Rolls PHOTOS: SUBMITTED

Fire Danger Period declared

By Lachlan Ellis

Community information webinar We are holding a community information webinar to answer your questions and explain recent project developments.

All community members are welcome to register.

Community information webinar

6.30pm-8:00pm Tuesday, 28 November

Scan the QR code for further sessions and information desktop westernrenewableslink.com.au phone 1300 360 795 � info@westernrenewableslink.com.au � PO Box 638, Ballarat VIC 3353

The CFA has announced the Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Moorabool Shire, and it’s a bit earlier than we’ve had for a while.

The FDP for Moorabool, as well as Hepburn Shire and the City of Greater Ballarat, officially began at 1.00 am on Monday November 20 – almost a month earlier than last year.

Residents in District 15, which includes Moorabool, have been asked by the CFA to take the opportunity to clean up their properties.

CFA District 15 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Lachlan Redman said local conditions were showing a rapid rate of grassland curing.

“The recent spell of increased temperatures and days of higher than average windy conditions have seen a drying of grassland areas including parts of the forested areas. This means the community should be clearing up around their properties and have a fire plan prepared and practised,” he said.

“Careful attention should be given when people are mowing or slashing their properties. It’s always a good idea to do these activities in cooler conditions which will assist in preventing the potential risk of a fire occurring. When burning off, people must always be in attendance when the fire is a light and monitor current and forecasted weather conditions.”

While CFA’s 52,000 members are poised to respond and support communities this bushfire season, they’re urging people to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires.

Moorabool Shire Council CEO Derek Madden urged locals to start planning for fire season now – especially those in fire-prone areas.

“We know the summer is predicted to be extremely hot with worse than normal fire conditions predicted. Residents throughout the shire, especially in bush areas, should be thinking about their fire plans now and clearing their properties ahead of summer,” Mr Madden told the Moorabool News.

“For residents who are new to the area and haven’t experienced a summer here, we have a range of tips and information on our website that can help.”

No burning off is permitted during the FDP without a Permit to Burn, which can be applied for through the Fire Permits Victoria website. There are very strict conditions attached to these permits and the liability sits with the permit holder to ensure they always act safely.

Fire Danger Period information: • A written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during the FDP. You can apply for a permit at firepermits.vic.gov.au. It can also be issued by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer or the CFA District Office.

• Lighting fires in the open without a permit can bring a penalty of more than $21,800 and/or • 12 months imprisonment. For a full list of conditions, visit cfa.vic.gov.au/can.

• Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/farms.

• More information about FDPs is available online at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod.

• To find out what you can and can’t do during FDP, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can or by calling VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

The Fire Danger Period in Moorabool is set to end on 1 May 2024.

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 5

The con that kills Tobacco companies manipulate tobacco products in ways that make the toxic smoke feel less harsh and harmful than it is.

But no matter what they do to it, you're inhaling the same cancer-causing poisons. This is the con that kills.

Find out more at theconthatkills.org.au

Page 6 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

NEWS

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Runner makes national event

By Lachlan Ellis A local athlete has qualified for a national event, thanks to a stellar performance in a state tournament’s 100 metre race.

Mackenzie Estlick from Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics came second in the 100-metre final at this month’s Victorian All Schools Track & Field Championships, meaning she progresses to December’s Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in Perth.

Held over the weekends of Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October, and Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November, the competition saw Ms Estlick continually improve and beat her personal best for 100 metres, finishing in 12.73 seconds in the heat (3rd place), 12.62 seconds in the semi final (2nd place), and 12.46 seconds in the final (2nd place).

She has also qualified for the 200 metres, and will be representing her school, Bacchus Marsh Grammar, at the Perth tournament, which runs from 8 – 10 December.

Ms Estlick said it was fantastic to have a chance to compete on the national stage.

“I’m super excited because I’ll be competing against the best of the best and possible future Olympians. I’m also excited to be travelling to Perth because I’ve never been there before,” she told the Moorabool News.

“The last Nationals I went to at the beginning of the year were in Melbourne, so I didn’t get to travel then.”

The next step following the Perth event will be the 2024 Australian Track & Field Championships in Adelaide, and one day, hopefully the World Athletics Under 20 Championships.

The sky’s the limit for Ms Estlick, who said her long-term dream would be competing at the Commonwealth Games and Olympics – though that would take some extra support from sponsors.

Her mum Chantelle said that some coaches from Ballarat had watched her compete and “couldn’t believe she’s not coached”.

Ms Estlick will be training with them twice a week in the lead-up to the Nationals and beyond.

Mackenzie Estlick (left) finished second in the 100 metres at the Victorian All Schools Track & Field Championships, and will compete on the national stage next month. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Are you an executor?

Unsure of what to do?

Not sure where to start?

We’re here to help.

Jasmyne Cadman Wills & Estates Lawyer

Being the Executor of an estate is an important role. You have the responsibility of carrying out someone’s wishes as outlined in their Will.

Whilst it is possible to act without the assistance of a lawyer you should be aware that administering an estate can take more than a year and involve a lot of time and effort.

At Grainger Legal we offer executors and administrators a no-obligation FREE initial consultation to discuss what needs to be done.

Call Jas or Jo today on 5303 0250 to arrange an appointment.

Community information stands We’ll be out and about in the community sharing the latest project updates and information.

Come along to speak with a member of our team at any of the locations below.

At GRAINGER LEGAL you’re in safe hands.

Local Expert Lawyers in Personal Injury Claims, Wills & Estates and Conveyancing.

www.graingerlegal.com.au E: info@graingerlegal.com.au 03 5303 0250

105 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh • Castlemaine • Sunbury

Where

When

Bacchus Marsh The Village Bacchus Marsh (160-194 Main St, Bacchus Marsh) Opposite Sandwich Chef

Thursday 23 November 9am – 5.30pm

Stawell 108 Main Street, Stawell

Monday 27 November 9am – 5pm

desktop westernrenewableslink.com.au phone 1300 360 795 � info@westernrenewableslink.com.au � PO Box 638, Ballarat VIC 3353

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

NEWS

Refurbished restrooms, a relief

Michaela Settle MP joined Ms. Tegan Bell for the opening of a much-needed refurbished toilet block at Mount Egerton Primary School. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

By Matt Romania A new door has opened at a local primary school, marking a significant improvement in the school’s facilities.

A newly refurbished toilet block was officially opened last week at Mount Egerton Primary School, attended by Michaela Settle MP, alongside the school staff and students.

School principal Tegan Bell said the toilet block has needed updating for many years.

“It was great timing that the minor capital works grant came out and refurbishing toilet facilities was included in the funded projects,” she said.

The toilet block was updated through a minor capital works grant of $457,897 from the VSBA to “...improve amenity, cleanliness, and hygiene.”

The school community responded to the new facilities and the comments have been expectedly, overwhelmingly positive.

“Our students feel safe and are happy using these refurbished facilities and are super proud to have the refurbished toilets” Ms Bell said.

The new toilet block features non-touch toilets, soap dispensers, taps, and hand dryers, a move towards better hygiene and sustainability. The external doors and roofing are new, and the concrete slab has been levelled.

The addition of floor-to-ceiling tiling, ventilation, partitions, and bubble taps complete the comprehensive upgrade.

Works began in early 2023, with the bulk of the project finished by the end of Term 2 this year. A few minor details have been fixed since then, such as fitting permanent doors.

Ms Bell said having this grant is a massive boost for the school.

“We hope that having these new facilities allows more families to choose Mount Egerton Primary as their school in the future.”

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 7

Watch for snakes As days become warmer, snakes are emerging from months of inactivity to search for food and a mate.

Many snakes stop eating during winter and conserve energy by not moving around as much. On a warm sunny day in the middle of winter snakes may still come out and bask.

A Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) spokesperson explained, snakes are more visible during warmer months, but they are rarely a threat.

“Snakes prefer to keep away from people. They rely on external PHOTO: DEECA sources like the sun to give them energy. Most snake bites occur ry your mobile and snake bandages when people try to capture or kill them. when in the bush Leave them alone and keep your pets • Maintain lawns and clean up around away,” DEECA’s spokesperson said. your house, as snakes are attracted to “Snakes are known to bite animals if shelter such as piles of rocks and timthey feel threatened. If your dog or cat ber, sheets of metal, and building maencounters a snake, move your pet away terials or keep it on a lead while the snake is in • Keep pests under control. Rodents are the area. If you suspect your pet has been an excellent food source for snakes bitten, take it to a vet immediately.”

• Don’t attempt to capture or harm Please remember: snakes; instead call a licensed snake • Snakes present little or no danger to catcher or call DEECA on 136 186 people when left alone • If someone is bitten, call 000 immediate• Keep your pets away from areas with ly. snakes Snakes are protected under the Wildlife • If you see a snake, keep calm and move Act 1975, and capturing, harming, or killyourself and anyone with you away ing them is illegal. You can report wildlife from the area crime to Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 • Wear long pants and proper shoes, car- 333 000.

Page 8 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

NEWS

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Gordon artists contribute Five First Nations artists will have their work featured at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, as part of a new precinct encouraging a deeper understanding of the region’s Traditional Owners.

Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle, visited Sovereign Hill to announce the contributing Wadawurrung artists: Gordon’s Aunty Marlene Gilson and Tammy Gilson, and fellow Indigenous artists Dr Deanne Gilson, Kait James, and Lynette Fagan.

The five artists’ work will be part of the new ‘Wadawurrung Cultural Precinct’, which is expected to be complete by June next year.

The precinct will pay homage to the rich history of the local Wadawurrung people through a collection of expertly curated sculptures, and illustrate the importance of sharing the journeys, experiences, and stories of the region by instilling the knowledge of First Peoples’ culture to current and future generations of all people.

Backed by a $6 million investment from the State Government, the new cultural space is part of a significant precinct upgrade, generating jobs and attracting more visitors to the much-loved gold-rush themed attraction.

Tammy Gilson said it was fantastic to be able to contribute parts of Wadawurrung culture to the “I’m so excited, I just feel so honoured that our voices will be acknowledged, and used as a showcase that honours our Wadawurrung culture, connects all of us, and tells that lived experience. It’s the biggest project I’ve ever done…I love working with Sovereign Hill,” she told the Moorabool News.

“The sculptures are getting into the fabrication stage now, the designs have been accepted. They’re all so different and diverse with different narratives to them. Mine is connected to our living waters, and will honour an old fishing method.”

Ms Settle thanked the five Wadawurrung women for contributing to the space with their work.

“We’re proud to support a project that enhances First Peoples-led experiences in the region and encourages visitors to learn more about the rich culture of the Wadawurrung people.” she said.

PHOTO: OFFICE OF MICHAELA SETTLE MP

Right now, there are community services jobs available where you can make a difference, helping people who have a disability, families fleeing violence, and children and families who need care and support.

Make a difference.

Visit jobsthatmatter.vic.gov.au

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

By Matt Romania

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 9

NEWS

Camels alongside cuisine Moorabool Shire Council substantial care and food.”

For those interested in a unique camel experience, delicious food, and the opportunity to support a worthy cause, tickets are available at www.horseshepherd.org.au/store Quick camel curiosities from Jen:

• They don’t do well alone (so it’s usual to keep at least two camels) • Camels can live for up to 50 years • Their hump is made of fat (not water).

• Camels can kick in all directions.

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary (HSES), a registered charity based in Gordon, is offering a unique dining experience featuring some rather special guests as part of a fundraising initiative.

Visitors have a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the sanctuary’s camel herd on Sunday 26 November. These camels, known for their friendly and unique nature, have become a major attraction during farm walks at the sanctuary.

The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held “Camels are one of the most popular animals on our farm onBest Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St walks,” Jen of HSES told the Moorabool News.

Ballan, at 6.00 pm.so everyone enjoys “They are very star�ng unique and friendly, visiting with them.”

The popularity of these gentle giants has inspired the sancFor details on a�endance or to the view the agenda, go to tuary to create a family-friendly lunch event around them www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and, attending guests can look forward to hand-feeding the camels whilst taking memorable photos. The lunch menu features a traditional Turkish Mezze with an array of cheeses, meats, and dips, served in a setting that mirrors a traditional Middle Eastern picnic seating.

Ms Best said the event promises an immersive experience.

“We thought we would expand on the experience and build a desert and have a Middle Eastern themed afternoon,” she said.

The fundraising event aims to support the sanctuary into the future.

“With a drought pending this year, feed and water will be put under extreme pressure so it will cost more to care for the animals this year,” Ms Best said.

Opportunity to meet the camels at Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary while raising funds for their long-term care.

“While camels are fun and interesting, they do require PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Council Mee�ng

Commi�ee Mee�ng

Council Mee�ng

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng

Employment Moorabool Shire Council

Commi�ee Mee�ng

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Employment Council invites applica�ons for the exis�ng vacancies:

Tenders • General Manager Customer and Corporate Services – Full-�me Fixed-Term Based at Darley Have Your Say:

• Surveillance Officer – Developments & Capital Works – Full-�me Female Friendly Strategy Permanent Based at Ballan Planning Applica� ons close onPermit Sunday 26 November 2023 • Facili�es Maintenance Coordinator – Full-�me Permanent Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the Based at Ballan

domes�c animals act • Assets Technical Offi cer – Full-� me 1994 Permanent Based at Ballan

• Asset Inspec�ons Officer – Full-�me Permanent Changes to Waste Service - Easter Based at Ballan

Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North

• Public Art Officer – Part-�me Permanent ofatOld Melbourne Road Based Darley

• Plant Operator – Civil Maintenance – Full-�me Fixed-Term Based at Ballan

Community Grants Officer – Full-�me Permanent • Senior Community Development Based at Darley • Community Development Officer – Full-�me Permanent Based at Darley Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council Applica�ons close on Sunday 3 December 2023

Tourism Grants

Tenders Have Your Say: Female Mee� Friendly Council ng Strategy Mee�ng Council Mee�ng The next Ordinary Mee� ng of Council will be held on Wednesday 6 Planning Permit December, at 6pm in theMee�ng Ballan Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan. The Commi�ee mee�ngCommi�ee is open to the public.

Mee�ng Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the For details on mee� ng loca� on and a�endance, visit: Incorporated Navigators Community Centre domes�c animals moorabool.vic.gov.au/mee� ngs act 1994 Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Public Mee�ng Changes to Waste Service - Easter Employment Waste collec� on changes Employment Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North Please note your bin days may be changing from 27 November. You will ofa le� Old Melbourne Road receiveTenders er if you are affected or you can look online: moorabool. vic.gov.au/binchanges Tenders Community Grants Have Your Say: Have Your Say: Female Friendly Have Your Say Strategy Female Friendly Strategy Keep up to date withPermit our consulta�ons and opportunity to have your say Planning Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council on ourPlanning engagements: moorabool.engagementhub.com.au Permit Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the animals act 1994 CONTACTdomes�c US Tourism Grants domes�c animals act 1994 Principal Office: 15 Stead Street, Ballan Keep in touch with us through our digital channels!

Bacchus Marsh Service Centre: 182 Halletts Way, Darley Lerderderg Library: 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Postal Address: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 (03) 5366 7100 info@moorabool.vic.gov.au moorabool.vic.gov.au

Changes to Waste Service - Easter Rates Payments Changes to Waste Service Collec�on - Easter - North Western Zone – Northern Western Zone – Northern of Old Melbourne Road Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021

Community Thank you! Grants

As well as our website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, you can subscribe to our e-newsletter at this link http://eepurl.com/gZL9fz or use the QR code, to have all the latest Council news delivered straight to your inbox.

Page 10 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

NEWS

Wait continues for van park complaint

By Lachlan Ellis A Warrenheip resident has been told that he will have to wait over concerns about flooding at a neighbouring park, with a process underway to look into the alleged encroaching water.

Keith Parry lives near Kryal Castle’s caravan park, and first sent questions to Moorabool Shire Council in April regarding “a massive amount of water [coming] in through my paddocks”.

Mr Parry forwarded a series of emails to Council, where he has expressed frustration over Council’s “inaction” and being “sick of having to chase this up all the time”.

The Moorabool News brought Mr Parry’s concerns to his local Ward Councillor, West Moorabool Ward’s Cr Tom Sullivan, who said he was aware of Mr Parry’s concerns but “there is a process that has to be followed”.

“Council is following the matter up. It’s like anything that occurs. Kryal Castle had applied for a permit to do certain works on site, and I think there’s also another matter Mr Parry has been involved in with Kryal Castle, which is still awaiting a VCAT determination,” Cr Sullivan told the Moorabool News.

“The caravan park that is located on-site, Council is following up on compliance issues in respect to conditions. Council has issued some notices to the property owner because of non-compliance. I know it’s frustrating for Mr Parry, but these things have to go through

PHOTO: SUBMITTED

a proper process when you take those sorts of initiatives and actions against non-compliance.

“I’m aware the situation has been going down that path, Council officers have been out looking at the various things, but it’s probably not happening as fast as Mr Parry would like, and I can fully understand the frustration with that,” he said.

Cr Sullivan said Council had “an obligation to dot every ‘i’ and cross every ‘T’” when it comes to claims of non-compliance.

“You have to go through certain processes, because if you don’t and it gets to a prosecution stage – and I’m not saying this situation will – then all that work will be just thrown out because you haven’t followed the proper process. Sometimes the way the law works is, it’s not just if you’re right or wrong, it’s if you followed the proper process.” he said.

Mr Parry also complained of five new cabins being built which he claimed the site didn’t have a permit for, which Cr Sullivan admitted “not being 100 per cent certain on”.

“I think it’s been very frustrating for Mr Parry, I appreciate that. He’s been very patient about it for a long time…but we just have to follow the process, and if it’s proven anyone has been contravening their permit conditions then Council will follow the process of the law.” he said.

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Stability ensures future

By Tina Seirlis As one school’s door closes, news another is set to stay open is sure to bring relief to the local community across Clarkes Hill and surrounds.

Although the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) has recently made the decision to close St Brendan’s in Dunnstown, they have in turn provided assurance that enrolments at St Mary’s remain stable, meaning the school will remain open for the foreseeable future.

St Mary’s Primary School Clarkes Hill is described as a small school in a beautiful rural set- St Mary’s Clarkes Hill students PHOTO: SUPPLIED ting, with enrolments sourced from both the local area and open for the small communities.

Ballarat. Although the school sits within Ines French has been the joint Principal Moorabool Shire it is based in the rural of St Brendan’s and St Mary’s over the west which is less than a ten-minute drive past four years, and said St Mary’s has from Brown Hill. five new families joining the school in Executive Director of Catholic Education 2024. at DOBCEL Tom Sexton says the school “The school is moving in a positive dihas averaged two to three new prep sturection, and with much excitement about dents each year, contributing to an overall the future,” she said. consistent track record of 17-23 students So, the door that closes will be Ms enrolled annually over two decades.

French retiring at the end of 2023 howevHe said he feels confident about the er, the door that opens is a new principal school’s future. appointment in Clare Scanlon, currently “The DOBCEL Board, and myself as working at St Brendan’s.

Executive Director, are very passionate “We’re really excited, as is Clare, and we about our small schools. We do everybelieve she will do a wonderful job,” Mr thing we can to keep them open,” he said.

Sexton said.

“They are very important in their comMs Scanlon has held previous roles at munities, from both an education and schools in Ballarat, and over many years local economic perspective. We have a in the Kimberley, Western Australia. regulatory requirement for a minimum Mr Sexton extended his appreciation to of 11 students in Victoria. Once you get Inez French for her leadership at St Mary’s close to that you need to look at the viand St Brendan’s since 2020. ability which is what happened with St “The diocesan education community Brendan’s.” looks forward to appropriately thankMr Sexton said their overall direction ing and farewelling Inez in the coming to aim to keep all of their smalls school’s weeks”.

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 11

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Stay close, go further.

VISIT GRAMPIANS

Em & Kel

Terra the Label Dunkeld, Grampians Our motto at Terra is ‘do no harm’, a value we draw from our deep connection to the landscapes of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. The colours here are captivating. They flow through us as inspiration for our prints and clothing.

We design ethical and sustainable fashion here in Dunkeld and deliver it across the world.

Page 12 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

NEWS

Express ticket to compensation When it arrived at Ballarat Station, a taxi was arranged for Joshua to get back to Ballan, paid for by V/Line, costing a total of $83.

The experience prompted Joshua to wonder how much V/Line spend on taxi compensation every year.

Enquiries by the Moorabool News found that the total spent by V/Line on taxi compensation for passengers in the western region was $98,000 for the 2022-23 financial year.

A V/Line spokesperson told the Moorabool News that while the Ballarat Line had undergone considerable upgrades recently, unfortunately some disruptions are unavoidable.

Joshua was surprised when his train left Ballan “Providing the best possible serStation with him still on it, receiving $83 in taxi com- vice to passengers is our priority but pensation to get back to Ballan from Ballarat. sometimes services are disrupted by PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN incidents outside of our control,” V/ Line’s spokesperson said.

By Lachlan Ellis “When this occurs and trains cannot conV/Line says it has provided close to $100,000 tinue on their journey, we arrange coach rein compensation to passengers in Western placements or taxis, which are sometimes a Victoria whose services were disrupted, in better solution to get a small number of pasthe last financial year. sengers to their destination as quickly and The Moorabool News was contacted late safely as possible.” last month, by a Ballan resident (Joshua), exThere are strict policies and processes in plaining that he caught a train from Southern place to ensure taxis are utilised appropriCross to Ballan and was seated in the last carriage, which didn’t pull up in a way that gave ately when needed as a means of alternative transport for V/Line passengers. him room to step onto the platform.

There were 450 taxi trips for passengers Joshua assumed the train would either along the western corridor provided by V/ move further up, or the conductor would say Line in the 2022-23 financial year – which infor passengers on the last carriage to move into the forward carriages, but instead the cludes the Ararat, Ballarat, and Maryborough doors closed, and the train left Ballan Station. lines.

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Survey open for freeway upgrade Springs organised.

In a statement, Mr Rae said the project cut in the Federal Infrastructure Review was “an entirely different project” from the upgrade which was kickstarted with $10 million for a business case in the October 2022 Federal Budget.

Mr Rae is calling on the community to have their say on the upgrade, before a survey on the works closes on Sunday 3 December.

“Our community’s prioriFederal MP for Hawke Sam Rae and Victorian MP for ty is the $20 million business Melton Steve McGhie are eager to see works begin case investment to kickstart on the Western Freeway Upgrade. PHOTO: OFFICE the Western Freeway UpOF SAM RAE MP grade between Melton and With the Federal Infrastructure Review Caroline Springs being debeing handed down last week, a local MP livered in partnership by the Albanese has reaffirmed his push for a long-await- and Allan Labor Governments,” Mr Rae ed local freeway upgrade. said.

While the ‘Western Freeway upgrade – “Consultation is open for the communiM80 Ring Road to Ferris Road’ was listed ty to have their say. This project will delivas one of 12 projects announced as being er a quicker and safer commute for tens of cut in Victoria, Federal MP for Hawke Sam Rae said the State and Federal Gov- thousands of locals.”

To provide your feedback before the ernments remain committed to getting a long-awaited upgrade to the Western survey closes, visit https://engage.vic.gov.

Freeway between Melton and Caroline au/wfu.

we can

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 13

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Community Newsletter Autumn2023 2021 Spring

Community facilities open and ready to enjoy Two of Council’s major construction projects have been completed and rooms with technology support, and modern and accessible changerooms. officially opened recently.

Ballan Pavilion includes a new sports pavilion with a function room, Darley Park Sports and Community Hub and Ballan Recreation Reserve kitchen and bar, office space, meeting rooms, storage sheds, and new Pavilion were both officially opened recently by Councillors and State change rooms.

Member for Eureka Michaela Settle.

Both were funded by the State Government, Council and local Both facilities provide fantastic modern spaces for sporting clubs, user contributions. groups and the wider community.

Read more about these projects on our Council website.

The Darley hub has a multipurpose pavilion, community and meeting

Thank you for helping us shape our Community Vision!

Read more about this project on page 3.

Telford Park all-abilities trail

Continuing the celebrations of completed projects, we recently had two events at Telford Park, with the opening of the all-abilities trail and an official opening of the art sculptures on site.

The sculpture trail is stage 2 of the Bald Hill activation project. Binak Biik - a sculpture by artistic team Aunty Kim Wandin and Chris Joy – has created a beautiful space at Telford Park that we encourage the community to enjoy.

of Old Melbourne Road

Page 14 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Community Grants

Community Christmas

Accessible parking Christmas cheer throughout Moorabool Shire Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council permits It’s beginning to look a lot like

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

All existing disability permits remain valid until their expiry Council has transitioned to the new Accessible Parking Permit date and permit holders are not required to do anything until (APP) scheme along with 79 other Victorian Councils. it’s time to renew their existing permit.

Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for Christmas trees throughout the new shirescheme that have been by aour primary The means thatdecorated if you require newlocal permit, or school For more information, contact Council’s Community Safety students. need to renew or replace your existing permit, you will need Team on 5366 7100.

Council work partnership with local primary schools each year to apply will using the in new application process. showcasing the vibrant and creative works from our younger residents.

In line with the Lucas new Accessible Parking PermitSchool Scheme, Charlie (6) and (8) from Ballan Primary are already in the Council hasspirit removed its $11 application making even Christmas and looking forward tofee, seeing the it tree their school more affordableinfor has decorated theresidents. street for everyone to enjoy.

Christmas…

Tourism Grants

Rates Payments

Community tree Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021 planting day Thank you!

To see what’s happening in Moorabool Shire in the lead up to Christmas How apply go toto moorabool.vic.gov.au/tis-the-season-in-Moorabool.

1. Start your self-assessment online application by visiting Christmas office closures Council is excited to partner with Grow West to create a www.accessibleparking.vic.gov.au biolink with 4,000 trees!

Please note, Council offices will close at 12.30pm on Friday 22 2. You will then receive your application reference number via December 2023 and re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday 2 January 2024.

SMS The Grow West Annual Community Planting Day is on World 3. Book an appointment with your GP or Occupational Therapist We wish all residents, business owners, workers Environment Day (Saturday 5 June 2021) at Kel Shields Flora Reserve, Bacchus Marsh St, Maddingley.

4. Provide your your GP or andapplication visitors areference happy number festive toseason.

Occupational Therapist Be safe on the roads and The day will run a bit differently to previous years, with 5. Your GP or Occupational Therapist will complete the online in and around water. volunteers being split into a morning session (9.30am medical assessment 12noon) and an afternoon session (1.30pm - 4pm). Volunteers We lookadvising forward working 6. You will receive a SMS thatto your application has can select their preference when registering. For more with you in 2024. been approved information and to register for the planting day visit www.growwest.com.au.

Photo by Davies Designs Studio on Unsplash

During February and March, Council conducted Detailed consultation community consultations which included a survey, quick question postcard, sessionslocal and workshops.

Have Your Say –Health Partner with us tostakeholder attract services will help inform Community Strengthening General Manager Sally Jones Council is undertaking a large piece of Plan and Wellbeing said 2020/21 had been challenging and had impacted on work to identify where there are gaps Council has completed community consultation on its in local services in areas such as health Municipal Public Health Plan and is putting together and education, and we welcome the a plan forinput. the next four years that will aim to reduce community’s barriers to preventative health measures, and empower We are interested in hearing from a wide individuals and communities to make positive decisions range of people throughout Moorabool – about their health. people involved in the health, education, recreation and community sectors, those who run community groups and anyone who can help shape our mapping, so that we can create an overall picture to help us advocate for services for Moorabool residents.

The first step in the consultation process is a survey through our Have Your Say portal on our website.

Head to haveyoursay.moorabool. v i c . g o v. a u / c o m m u n i t y - s e r v i c e s engagement-2023 to complete the survey and help us future-proof our service delivery to the community.

6

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter-Autumn 2021

2

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter - Spring 2023

people’s health and wellbeing.

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

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

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

Hav Fem

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 15

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Plan

ytinummoC Fire preparations

Ord g n i k r a p e l b i s s e c c A Fire preparations including free green waste dom stimrep

tsop eht ni timreP gnikraP elbisseccA ruoy eviecer lliw uoY .7 ruo fo eno morf timrep ruoy tcelloc ot detpo evah uoy fi ro nehw SMS aiv defition eb lliw uoy – sertneC ecivreS remotsuC .noticelloc rof ydaer si timrep ruoy A reminder to residents that this month, in preparation for the upcoming With a very dry summer predicted, we urge residents to ensure their bushfire season, you ycan are cleared and people have bushfire plans in place. ripxedrop riehyour t ltinugreen dilav nwaste iameratstiany mreof p your tilibatransfer sid gntisixproperties e llA timreP gnikraP elbisseccA wen eht ot denotiisnart sah licnuoC stations for free. ltinu gnihtyna od ot deriuqer ton era sredloh timrep dna Council etad strongly recommends that if a property owner intends to use an .slicnuoC nairotciV rehto 97 htiw gnola emehcs )PPA( There is no restriction on the volume .of contractor to provide slashing that this is booked in advance due timgreen rep gntiwaste sixe riereceived ht wenerfrom ot emtiexternal s’ ti properties as long as it is received in a residential vehicle or trailer. to the high demand for their services at this time of year. Council has a list ro ,timrep wen a eriuqer uoy fi taht snaem emehcs wen ehT Residents will be required a rdriver’s available on their website. ytefaSto ytishow nummproof oC s’liof cnresidency uoC tcatnosuch c ,noas tiam ofni eromofrocontractors F d e en lliw uoy ,timrep gntisixe ruoy ecalper ro wener ot deen licence or utility bill. .0017 6635 no mDid aeTyou know-if compliance is not achieved for fire prevention, Council is .ssecorp notiacilppa wen eht gnisu ylppa ot To be fire-season ready, clear the following green waste from your authorised to undertake the works outlined in the fire prevention notice property: or engage an external ,emehservice cS timrto ePdo gnithis. kraP The elbiscost seccof A wthis en eishincorporated t htiw enil nI into fees and ncharges and can be charged against the land owner.

• Undergrowth and fallen branches eve ti gnikam ,eef notiacilppa 11$ sti devomer sah licnuoC • Leaves from gutters .sthelp: nedisemoorabool.vic.gov.au/ r rof elbadroffa erom There is information on our website that can • Grass beforeemergency ppa ot woto H Tree stumps and branches over 200mm in diameter are not accepted Moorabool Shire sits in Victoria’s central fire district. This isylimportant within this service. know so you can ofacwhen gntibe isivaware yb noti ilppa efire nilnperiods o tnemsand sesstotal a-flesfire ruoyban tratdays S .1 a etaewaste rc ot tis senot W wmixed orG htwith iw rehousehold ntrap ot degarbage, ticxe si licnare uoCdeclared. The CFA’s website contains a complete list of declared fire Residents must ensure green ua.vog.civ.gnikrapelbissecca.www !seert 000,4 htiw knperiods iloib for each district and local government area: cfa.vic.gov.au building materials, recyclables, or any other contaminant. aiv rebmun ecnerefer notiacilppa ruoy eviecer neht lliw uoY .2 SMS dlroW no si yaD gntinalP ytinummoC launnA tseW worG ehT lanotiapuccO ro PG ruoy htiw tnemtnioppa na kooB .3 arolF sdleihS leK ta )1202 enuJ 5 yadrutaS( yaD tnemnorivnE tsiparehT .yelgniddaM ,tS hsraM suhccaB ,evreseR ro PG ruoy ot rebmun ecnerefer notiacilppa ruoy edivorP .4 tsiparehT lanotiapuccO htiw ,sraey suoiverp ot yltnereffid tib a nur lliw yad ehT enilno eht etelpmoc lliw tsiparehT lanotiapuccO ro PG ruoY .5 - ma03.9( noisses gninrom a otni tilps gnieb sreetnulov tnemssessa lacidem sreetnuloV .)mp4 - mp03.1( noisses noonrefta na dna )noon21 sah notiacilppa ruoy taht gnisivda SMS a eviecer lliw uoY .6 erom roF .gniretsiger nehw ecnereferp rieht tceles nac devorppa neeb tisiv yad gntinalp eht rof retsiger ot dna notiamrofni .ua.moc.tsewworg.www

Cha Wes of O

Com

eert ytinummoC yad gnitnalp

Uns

Tour

Rate

Aus

Than

noitatlusnoc deliateD htlaeH mrofni pleh lliw YOUR BIN COLLECTION DAY senoJ yllaS reganaM lareneG gninehtgnertS ytinummoC nalP gnieblleW dna no detcapmi dah dna gMAY nignellahc neBE eb dah 1CHANGING 2/0202 dias detcudnoc licnuoC ,hcraM dna yraurbeF gniruD kciuq ,yevrus a dedulcni hcihw snotiatlusnoc ytinummoc .spohskrow dna snoisses redlohekats ,dractsop notiseuq

.gniebllew dna htlaeh s’elpoep

sti no notiatlusnoc ytinummoc detelpmoc sah licnuoC rehtegot gnttiup si dna nalP htlaeH cilbuP lapicinuM ,ytirucesni doof ,ecneloiv ylimaf gnidulcni seussi htlaeH“ Around 50% ecudof er residents ot mia lliware tahaffected t sraey ruby of tthis xen echange ht rof nalp a eht ni ylgnorts erom gnigreme era htlaeh latnem dna whichrewill take place from 27 November 2023. wopme dna ,serusaem htlaeh evtiatneverp ot sreirrab .dias senoJ sM ”,yllacol dna airotciV ni gniees era ew atad snoisiced evtiisop ekam ot setiinummoc dna slaudividni tlaeh rieht tuoba From this time, Council will provide new.hand ,snotica fo rebmun a troppus ot ytiliba eht sah licnuoC“ gnikrow dna sucof ytinummoc redaorb a hguorht si ti tub replacement bins for damaged bins at no charge to a eveihca ot elba era ew taht snotiasinagro rehto htiw residents. .tcapmi retaerg yevrus dna ,atad eht ta gnikool yltnerruc era eW“ fo egats txen eht otni ssergorp ew sa ,sesnopser eettimmoC gnieblleW dna htlaeH ruo htiw spohskrow htlaeh gniyftinedi eb lliw eW .sredlohekats rehto dna ot setiinutroppo ,sdrawot krow nac ew semoctuo dna spag ,snotica dna setiivtica gntisixe nehtgnerts rehtegot krow nac ew taht syaw dna ,setiinutroppo dna htlaeh evorpmi ot srentrap dna sredlohekats htiw ”.ytinummoc ruo nihtiw gniebllew

We’re updating our bin collection routes due to growth within the shire and to ensure we can continue to deliver a reliable and consistent service

There will be a two-week period where all bins presented will be collected while you adjust to the changes.

All residents impacted by the change will receive a letter outlining their new collection days.

CONTACT: JJ’s Waste & Recycling: 9791 9948 moorabool.vic.gov.au/bin-collection 1202 nmutuA-rettelsweN ytinummoC srettaM loobarooM

6

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter - Spring 2023

3

Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council

Page 16 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Tourism Grants

Services Community

Accessible parking Rates Payments Cr Munari Our New Mayor permits

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

We congratulate Cr Ally Munari who was appointed our new Mayor for the next 12 months at a statutory meeting earlier this month.

All existing disability permits remain valid until their expiry Council hassaid transitioned to the new Parking Permit Cr Munari at the meeting sheAccessible was looking forward to working forholders the are not required to do anything until datewith and and permit (APP) scheme along with 79 other Victorian Councils. community on an exciting 12 months ahead with many major projects throughout it’s time to renewthe their existing permit. shire commencing or being completed.

The new scheme means that if you require a new permit, or Outgoing Mayor Cr Rod Ward said he had enjoyed his first stint as Mayor, and paid tribute contact Council’s Community Safety For more information, need to renew or replace your existing permit, you will need to the work that has been undertaken in the shire over the past five years. full report Team on A5366 7100. to apply using the new application process. from the outgoing Mayor can be read on our website.

Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021 Thank you!

Community tree Annual Report planting day adopted

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

How to apply

1. Start your self-assessment online application by visiting Council is excited to partner with Grow West to create a www.accessibleparking.vic.gov.au Council adopted its 2022/23 Annual Report at a biolink with 4,000 trees!

Special Meeting of Council 2. You will then receive your application reference number via in October.

SMS The Annual Report is a legislative requirement and The Grow West Annual Community Planting Day is on World 3. Book an appointment with your GPreflects or Occupational Council’s performance during the year Environment Day (Saturday 5 June 2021) at Kel Shields Flora against the goals set in the Council Plan 2021Therapist Reserve, Bacchus Marsh St, Maddingley.

2025. The report 4. Provide your application reference number to your GPcan or be used by residents as a point of reference, and as well as the financial and Occupational Therapist The day will run a bit differently to previous years, with performance 5. Your GP or Occupational Therapist will complete statements, the online there is information about volunteers being split the highlights and challenges faced throughout the into a morning session (9.30am medical assessment 12noon) and an afternoon session (1.30pm - 4pm). Volunteers financial has year.

6. You will receive a SMS advising that2022/23 your application can select their preference when registering. For more been approved The report can be viewed on our website: moorabool.vic.gov.au/annualreport. information and to register for the planting day visit www.growwest.com.au.

about a tree change to During February and March, CouncilHow conducted Detailed consultation Are you an MCH nurse? community consultations which included Bacchus Marsh/Ballan: a survey, quick workshops.

Shire? will help inform Health question postcard, stakeholder sessions andMoorabool Community Strengthening General Manager Sally Jones We have a fun, supportive, family We want YOU toPlan join our team! and Wellbeing said 2020/21 had been challenging and had impacted on friendly environment!

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

people’s health and wellbeing.

“Health issues including family violence, food Consider theinsecurity, ease of travel to and and mental health are emergingwithin more strongly in theShire: less traffic Moorabool data we are seeing in Victoria and locally,” Ms Jones said.

and open green spaces to enjoy.

“Council has the ability to support a number of actions, but it is through a broader community focus and workingof a positive, Consider the benefits with other organisations that we inclusive are able toteam achieve thata offers flexible greater impact.

workdays, weekends and “We are currently looking at the data,supportive and survey management.

responses, as we progress into the next stage of workshops with our Health and Wellbeing We inviteCommittee you to call Maternal and and other stakeholders. We will beChild identifying Healthhealth Co-ordinator, Fiona outcomes we can work towards, opportunities to Hunter gaps on 5366 strengthen existing activities and actions, and 7110 for a chat, to meet our staff and view our opportunities, and ways that weand can work together with stakeholders and partners to improve health and facilities. wellbeing within our community.”

6

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter-Autumn 2021

4

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter - Spring 2023

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 17

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

yResidents tinummoC Community

niknow! rap elbisseccA Have Your Say: pool or spa?gAct Unregistered stimrep Female Friendly Strategy

tsop eht ni timreP gnikraP elbisseccA ruoy eviecer lliw uoY .7 Grants recently applied for are: ruo fo eno morf timrep ruoy tcelloc ot detpo evah uoy fi ro nehw SMS aiv defition eb lliw uoy – sertneC ecivreS remotsuC Building Better Regions Fund .noticelloc rof ydaer si timrep ruoy Swimming pools and spas MUST be registered with Council. The $7.5 million for the Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre deadline for all existing pools/spas to be registered has now yripxe rieht ltinu dilav niamer stimrep ytilibasid gntisixe llA indoor stadium and regional bowls facility. passed. If your pool or spa is not registered, you need to jump timreP gnikraP elbisseccA wen eht ot denotiisnart sah licnuoC ltinu gnihtyna od ot deriuqer ton era sredloh timrep dna etad on our website or phone us as soon as you can. .slicnuoC nairotciV rehto 97 htiw gnola emehcs )PPA( .timrep gntisixe rieht wener ot emti s’ ti New pools or spas must be registered within 30 days of receiving Growing Suburbs Fund ro ,timrep wen a eriuqer uoy fi taht snaem emehcs wen ehT a certificate of final inspection. ytefaS ytinummoC s’licnuoC tcatnoc ,notiamrofni erom roF $2 million for Regional Bowling Club Facility (for community d een lliw uoy ,timrep gntisixe ruoy ecalper ro wener ot deen Female friendly sporting facilities You must register swimming pools or spasand thatopportunities are capable .00of 1will 7 66be 35 no maeT accessible components.sof secthe orp facility); notiacilpp$3.5 a wemillion n eht gnfor isu yaspects lppa ot holding water depth greater than Council 30cm. This thea focus of a consultation andincludes: Sport & Recreation

of the West Maddingley Early Years Hub (just announced as ,emehcS timreP gnikraP elbisseccA wen eht htiw enil nI SUCCESSFUL).

Victoriaand areabove about to commence.

• in-ground ground pools and spas • inflatable pools

eert ytinummoC SRV Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus yad gnitnalp$3.5 million for Stage 2 of Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and

The Female Friendly Sport & Recreation Facilities & • relocatable pools that have been erected for 3 or more days Participation Strategy will help to provide a future direction to • indoor pools and spa pools enable, facilitate, encourage and inspire women and girls to • children’s paddling and wading pools get active.

neve ti gnikam ,eef notiacilppa 11$ sti devomer sah licnuoC .stnediser rof elbadroffa erom ylppa ot woH

Recreation Reserve, including AFL/cricket oval and lighting, gntiisiv yb notiacilppa enilno tnemssessa-fles ruoy tratS .1 • spas, jacuzzis, hot tubs spas a etaand erc oswim t tseW wor(including G htiw rentportable rap ot deticxe si licnuoC 2 netball courts, 2 tennis courts, all-abilities playground and ua.vog.civ.gnikrapelbissecca.www spas). eertbe 000hearing ,4 htiw kniloib associated works.

An integral part of the Strategy’s development!swill aiv rebmun ecnerefer notiacilppa ruoy eviecer neht lliw uoY .2 This does fromnot theinclude: Moorabool community, particularly women and SMS d l r o W n o s i y a D g n ti n a l P y t i n u m m o C l a u n n A t s e W w o r G e h T SRV World Game girls, who are currently participating in local sporting activities • small toddler or wading pools that cannot hold more than lanotiapuccO ro PG ruoy htiw tnemtnioppa na kooB .3 arare olF snot dleihcurrently S leK ta )1doing 202 enso. uJ 5 yadrutaS( yaD tnemnorivnE 30cm depth to of but water or want siparehT $500k for Stage 2 soccer pitch delivery and lighting tat .yelgniddaM ,tS hsraM suhccaB ,evreseR PG ruoRacecourse y ot rebmunand ecneRecreation refer notiaciReserve. lppa ruoy edivorP .4 • structures such as bird baths, fish ponds, fountains BacchusroMarsh tsiparehT lanotiapuccO “We are verybathrooms keenhtto from • spa-baths inside forotpersonal iwhear ,that sraeyare suused oivwomen erp yland tneregirls ffhygiene id tto ib a nur lliw yad ehT e n i l n o e h t e t e l p m o c l l i w t s i p a r e h T l a notiapuccO ro PG ruoY .5 understand the types - ma0of3.activities 9( noisses they gninrare om acurrently otni tilps gnieb sreetnulov SRV Community Sports Infrastructure Loan Scheme • water supply/storage tanks tnemssessa lacidem participating asp4what srein, etnas ulowell V .)m - mp0motivates 3.1( noissethem s noonto reftparticipate a na dna )noon21 s a h n o ti a c i l p p a r u o y t a h t g n i s i v d a S M S astadium eviecer lfor liw uoY .6 • dams, rivers, creeks and lakes. $10 million for Stage 1 delivery of an indoor and what hinders them,” erom roGeneral F .gniretsManager iger nehw Community ecnereferp rieht tceles nac devorppa neeb You can start the registration Strengthening Sally Jones tisprocess iv yasaid. d gat ntimoorabool.vic.gov.au/ nalp eht rof retsiger ot dna notiamrofni Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre. poolandspa .ua.moc.tsewworg.www This site details all the State Government around A community survey and a series ofregulations focus group workshops poolswill andcommence spas. throughout May and June.

SRV Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF)

$2 million to finalise funding for an indoor stadium for

noitatlusnoc deliateD htlaeH mrofni pleh lliw of local ambassadors to help promote the Strategy and upgrades across the Shire. senoJ yllaS reganaM lareneG gninehtgnertS ytinummoC engage as many people as possible in the process. and nlook alP after gnie blmaintain leW dnan a no detcapmi dah dna gnignellahc neeb dah 12/0202 dias How to $25k for goal netting at Ballan Recreation Reserve.

Council ensures all property owners detccomply udnoc lwith icnuothe C ,hregulations craM dna yraurbeF gniruD Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre. and penalties will apply kfor ciunon-compliance. q ,regarding yevrus a dethe dulcengagement ni hcihw snotiaperiod tlusnocwill ytinummoc More communication .sposhortly. hskrow We dna will snoialso sses rbe edlseeking ohekats ,adrnumber actsop notiseuq $150k to deliver a combination of hard court netball surface be distributed very

sti nowastewater notiatlusnoc ytinummmanagement oc detelpmoc sah licnuoC onsite For further information contact Council’s Connected rehtegot gnttiup si dna nalP htlaeH cilbuP lapicinuM Communities Team can’t build these projects without support from other ,ytiron uce5366 sni do7100. of ,ecneloiv ylimaf gnidulcni seussi htlaeH“ “We system ecude(OWMS) r ot mia lliw taht sraey ruof txen eht rof nalp a eht ni ylgnorts erom gnigreme era htlaeh latnem dna levels of regovernment wopme dna ,sand erusaexternal em htlaefunding. h evtiatneverp ot sreirrab .gniebllew dna htlaeh s’elpoep

If you live on a property that is not connected to sewer, you snoisian cedonsite evtiisowastewater p ekam ot semanagement tiinummoc dnsystem a slaudi(OWMS), vidni will have Thealso process is extremely competitive across all local laeh riehtUnder tuoba the known as a septic system, on your.htproperty. ,snotica fo rebmun a troppus ot ytiliba eht sah licnuoC“ government areas, so we have to be realistic about what Environment Protection Act 2017 you are required to maintain gnikrow dna sucof ytinummoc redaorb a hguorht si ti tub weyour will receive No itmatter whatpose the aoutcome of OWMS in to funding. ensure that does not risk to human a eveihca ot elba era ew taht snotiasinagro rehto htiw these health or the installed in levels Moorabool grants, weenvironment. will continueAll tosystems advocate to other of .tcapmi retaerg Shire Council will have a tank, where the wastewater is treated, government to fund these important projects,” Mr Madden which then connects to an effluent field, where the treated yevrus dna ,atad eht ta gnikool yltnerruc era eW“ said. wastewater is dispersed. fo egats txen eht otni ssergorp ew sa ,sesnopser Problems with OWMS usually occur due to poor maintenance of eettimmoC gnieblleW dna htlaeH ruo htiw spohskrow the system and putting material and chemicals into the system htlaeh gniyftinedi eb lliw eW .sredlohekats rehto dna when they shouldn’t be. Additionally, there may be some owners ot setiinutroppo ,sdrawot krow nac ew semoctuo or renters of properties who don’t know much about how an dna spag ,snotica dna setiivtica gntisixe nehtgnerts OWMS operates. Proper maintenance of the system increases its rehtegot krow nac ew taht syaw dna ,setiinutroppo lifespan, as well as prevents the need for costly repairs to occur. dna htlaeh evorpmi ot srentrap dna sredlohekats htiw ”.ytinummoc ruo nihtiw gniebllew There are tips on the Environment Protection Authority’s website on reducing the load on your system and maintaining it: .dias senoJ sM ”,yllacol dna airotciV ni gniees era ew atad

Grant applications to advance sports infrastructure in Shire

Council is eagerly waiting on the results of nine sports and recreation and community grant applications totalling just over $29 million, made in the past few months.

“We have a huge focus on improving sports and recreation facilities in Moorabool as we strive to cater for our growing population,” CEO Derek Madden said.

www.epa.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s Environmental health team on 5366 7100 if you have questions or concerns.

1202 nmutuA-rettelsweN ytinummoC srettaM loobarooM

6

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter - Spring 2023

5

Council Mee�ng

Page 18 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Commi�ee Mee�ng

Community Youth

Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Accessible parking Get involved in our youth offerings!

Public Mee�ng permits Employment

Council’s youth services team offers so many activities and programs for local youth – join in today!

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

Youth Spaces Tenders Our spaces welcome allifyoung peopleaaged to 17 or to The youth new scheme means that you require new12 permit,

connect with one another,your chatexisting with members of our need to renew or replace permit, you willyouth need team, play games, create arts and crafts, share delicious to apply using the new application process. food, and have a lot of laughs.

In line withspaces the new Parking Permit Scheme, Our youth runAccessible weekly during school terms at Studio 22 in Darley and at Ballan Zone (BYZ) in Ballan.

Our Council has removed its $11Youth application fee, making it even team youth development more of affordable for residents.officers ensure that the space is a safe and inclusive environment for young people to have Planning Permit opportunities to share their experiences and enjoy a range How to apply of engaging activities.

1. Start your self-assessment online application by visiting Some of the activities that have occurred at our youth spaces www.accessibleparking.vic.gov.au include Halloween cupcake decorating, guitar lessons, 2. You willclass, then receive your application reference number via cooking oval games, trivia, and minute-to-win-it SMS challenges.

3. Book an appointment with your GP or Occupational Young people can access these spaces at the following Therapist locations: 4. Provide your application reference number to your GP or Studio 22 – 182 Therapist Halletts Way, Darley (at the Darley Civic and Occupational Community 5. Your GP orHub) Occupational Therapist will complete the online BYZmedical – 143assessment Inglis St, Ballan (inside the Ballan Mechanics Institute).

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

Have Your Say: Female Friendly Strategy

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

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

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

Community tree planting day

Council Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 isofexcited theto partner with Grow West to create a biolink with 4,000 trees! domes�c animals act 1994

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

Changes to Waste Service - Easter Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North The day will run a bit differently to previous years, with volunteers being split into a morning session (9.30am of Old Melbourne Road 12noon) and an afternoon session (1.30pm - 4pm). Volunteers

Community Grants

can select their preference when registering. For more information and to register for the planting day visit www.growwest.com.au.

The Youth Engagement Support (YES) program is facilitated by our youth services team and works with young people between the ages of 12-25 who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging with education and employment pathways.

During February and March, Council conducted Fundamental the YES program is one-on-one case management of all young community to consultations which included a survey, quick people engaged withstakeholder the program, that isand focused on goal-setting and personal question postcard, sessions workshops. development in a range of key focus areas. Separate group sessions run weekly during school terms for each age group, 12 toManager 17 yearsSally and Jones 18 to 25 years, with activities Community Strengthening General that support learning around wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, said 2020/21 had been challenging and had impacted on and social connection.

The YES program a holistic approach to ensuring individualised support for young people’s healthisand wellbeing. people regarding re-engagement with education and employment.

YES program

Detailed consultation Unscheduled Mee�ng of Council will help inform Health and Wellbeing Plan Tourism Grants

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

Rates Payments

Some of the activities thatfamily have violence, occurredfood during YES sessions include personal “Health issues including insecurity, training sessions at the gym, pottery, animal therapy, and team building games. and mental health are emerging more strongly in the dataknow we areorseeing Victoria and that locally,” Ms benefit Jones said.

If you are a in young person would from engaging in the YES program – contact our Youth Services team for a referral form.

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

Australia Day Celebra�ons 2021 Thank you!

“We are currently looking at the data, and survey responses, as we progress into the next stage of workshops with our Health and Wellbeing Committee and other stakeholders. We will be identifying health outcomes we can work towards, opportunities to The Youth Action Group (YAG) is comprised of young people between FReeZA is aactivities youth-led thatand delivers events and learning strengthen existing and program actions, gaps the ages of 12 to 25 who live, study or work in Moorabool Shire. opportunities, The opportunities for young people in creative and ways that we can work together arts, recreational activities, YAG contains young people who are driven to share their perspectives and culturaland celebrations. youthhealth services with stakeholders partners toThe improve andteam support the FReeZA and contribute to their community. As an action group, the YAG will wellbeing be a committee in the planning and delivery of youth-friendly events that within our community.” representative voice for the diverse young people in communities across ensure 12 to 25 year-olds in Moorabool Shire can watch and perform live Moorabool Shire. music, celebrate days of significance, get out and active in community The YAG will meet fortnightly during school terms. Our youth services spaces, and flex their creative skills!

Youth Action Group

FReeZA committee and events

team is making a huge call-out for young people who are engaged in One of the highlights of our 2023 events was the silent disco – where 6 Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter-Autumn 2021 making a difference to their community – join our YAG! young people were welcomed to an inclusive, all-abilities space that was designed in partnership with Year 12 students.

6

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter - Spring 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Cou

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 19

Com

ytinuYouth mmoC tsop eht ni timreP gnikraP elbisseccA ruoy eviecer lliw uoY .7 ruo fo eno morf timrep ruoy tcelloc ot detpo evah uoy fi ro nehw SMS aiv defition eb lliw uoy – sertneC ecivreS remotsuC .noticelloc rof ydaer si timrep ruoy yripxe rieht ltinu dilav niamer stimrep ytilibasid gntisixe llA ltinu gnihtyna od ot deriuqer ton era sredloh timrep dna etad .timrep gntisixe rieht wener ot emti s’ ti ytefaS ytinummoC s’licnuoC tcatnoc ,notiamrofni erom roF .0017 6635 no maeT

eert ytinummoC yad gnitnalp a etaerc ot tseW worG htiw rentrap ot deticxe si licnuoC !seert 000,4 htiw kniloib dlroW no si yaD gntinalP ytinummoC launnA tseW worG ehT arolF sdleihS leK ta )1202 enuJ 5 yadrutaS( yaD tnemnorivnE .yelgniddaM ,tS hsraM suhccaB ,evreseR htiw ,sraey suoiverp ot yltnereffid tib a nur lliw yad ehT - ma03.9( noisses gninrom a otni tilps gnieb sreetnulov sreetnuloV .)mp4 - mp03.1( noisses noonrefta na dna )noon21 erom roF .gniretsiger nehw ecnereferp rieht tceles nac tisiv yad gntinalp eht rof retsiger ot dna notiamrofni .ua.moc.tsewworg.www

detcudnoc licnuoC ,hcraM dna yraurbeF gniruD kciuq ,yevrus a dedulcni hcihw snotiatlusnoc ytinummoc .spohskrow dna snoisses redlohekats ,dractsop notiseuq senoJ yllaS reganaM lareneG gninehtgnertS ytinummoC no detcapmi dah dna gnignellahc neeb dah 12/0202 dias .gniebllew dna htlaeh s’elpoep

Children’s Week 2023

Moorabool’s Child, Youth and Family Services ,ytirWeek ucesnin i dOctober. oof ,ecneloiv ylimaf gnidulcni seussi htlaeH“ team celebrated Children’s eht nchildren i ylgnortsand erom gnigreme era htlaeh latnem dna Hundreds of Moorabool Shire . d i a s s e n o J s M ” , y l l a col dna airotciV ni gniees era ew atad families took part in the festivities, with the theme "Children have the right to relax, play ,snothey tica fenjoy”. o rebmun a troppus ot ytiliba eht sah licnuoC“ and to take part in activities gnikrow dna sucof ytinummoc redaorb a hguorht si ti tub This celebration was a wonderful eveihfamilies ca ot elbatoera ew taht snotiasinagro rehto htiw opportunity for childrena and .tcapmi retaerg engage in fun and educational experiences

gnikrap elbisseccA Nav Pub stimrep Em

In our 2024 FReeZA calendar we have a battle of the bands, skate competition, pool party, photography competition, pride month celebration and more!

To join our FReeZA committee – get in touch with our youth services team and keep an eye out on our socials for timreP gnikraP elbisseccA wen eht ot denotiisnart sah licnuoC announcements. .slicnuoC nairotciV rehto 97 htiw gnola emehcs )PPA(

ro ,timrepHoliday wen a eriuqerProgram uoy fi taht snaem emehcs wen ehT Ten Youth

deeyouth n lliw uholiday oy ,timrprogram ep gntisixruns e ruoduring y ecalpeach er roschool wenerholidays ot deen Our ecorp nofor tiacyoung ilppa wpeople en eht gacross nisu ylthe ppa12 ot and has a range of.ssactivities to 25 age range. The youth services team brings in ideas from ,emepeople hcS timwe rePwork gnikrwith aP elb seccA weach en eprogram ht htiw enwith il nI the young toisdesign nemost ve ti gfun nikaand m ,ediversity ef notiacinilpmind. pa 11$ sti devomer sah licnuoC the .stnediser rof elbadroffa erom Some of the activities that have occurred during the program include skateboard art, Lego Masters, adventures at Lady Plan ylppa ot woH Discovery Camp and bushwalking. gnti yb n otiour acilpsocials pa enilnfor o tnupcoming emssessa-program fles ruoy tdetails ratS .1 Keep anisiveye on during January 2024. ua.vog.civ.gnikrapelbissecca.www aiv rebmun ecnerefer notiacilppa ruoy eviecer neht lliw uoY .2 Contact the Team SMS notiapuour ccO youth ro PG team ruoy hvia tiwemail tnemtnioppa na kooB .3 You canlacontact tsiparehT youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au orro phone PG ru5366 oy ot 7100. rebmun ecnerefer notiacilppa ruoy edivorP .4 tsiparehT lanotiapuccO enilno eht etelpmoc lliw tsiparehT lanotiapuccO ro PG ruoY .5 tnemssessa lacidem sah notiacilppa ruoy taht gnisivda SMS a eviecer lliw uoY .6 devorppa neeb

Hav Fem

Ord dom

Cha We of O

Com

noitatlusnoc deliateD htlaeH mrofni pleh lliw nalP gnieblleW dna

Uns

Tou

sti no notiatlusnoc ytinummoc detelpmoc sah licnuoC rehtegot gnttiup si dna nalP htlaeH cilbuP lapicinuM ecuder ot mia lliw taht sraey ruof txen eht rof nalp a rewopme dna ,serusaem htlaeh evtiatneverp ot sreirrab snoisiced evtiisop ekam ot setiinummoc dna slaudividni .htlaeh rieht tuoba

Rat

Aus

while creating memories with family and the yevrus dna ,atad eht ta gnikool yltnerruc era eW“ local community. fo egats txen eht otni ssergorp ew sa ,sesnopser eettimmoC gnieblleW dna htlaeH ruo htiw spohskrow htlaeh gniyftinedi eb lliw eW .sredlohekats rehto dna ot setiinutroppo ,sdrawot krow nac ew semoctuo dna spag ,snotica dna setiivtica gntisixe nehtgnerts rehtegot krow nac ew taht syaw dna ,setiinutroppo dna htlaeh evorpmi ot srentrap dna sredlohekats htiw ”.ytinummoc ruo nihtiw gniebllew

Tha

1202 nmutuA-rettelsweN ytinummoC srettaM loobarooM

6

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter - Spring 2023

7

Page 20 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Your Council

WOODLANDS WARD MOORABOOL WARD CrWEST Ally Munari Cr Tom Sullivan Mayor Phone: Mayor0428 116 001 Email: amunari@moorabool.vic.gov.au Phone: 0418 323 221

Email: tsullivan@moorabool.vic.gov.au EAST MOORABOOL WARD CrEAST Rod Ward MOORABOOL WARD Phone: 611 310 Cr Rod0400 Ward Email: rward@moorabool.vic.gov.au Deputy Mayor

Phone: 0417 478 139 Email: rward@moorabool.vic.gov.au CENTRAL WARD Cr Paul Tatchell CENTRAL Phone: 0407WARD 108 025 Email: ptatchell@moorabool.vic.gov.au Cr Paul Tatchell

Phone: 0407 108 025 Email: ptatchell@moorabool.vic.gov.au EAST MOORABOOL WARD Cr Moira Berry Phone: 0418 691 529 WARD EAST MOORABOOL Email: mberry@moorabool.vic.gov.au Cr Moira Berry

Phone: 0418 691 529 Email: mberry@moorabool.vic.gov.au EAST MOORABOOL WARD Cr David Edwards Phone: 0435 326 370 WARD EAST MOORABOOL Email: dedwards@moorabool.vic.gov.au Cr Tonia Dudzik

Phone: 0407 014 489 Email: tdudzik@moorabool.vic.gov.au EAST MOORABOOL WARD Cr Tonia Dudzik Phone: 0407 014 489 EAST MOORABOOL WARD Email: tdudzik@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Cr David Edwards Phone: 0435 326 370 Email: dedwards@moorabool.vic.gov.au

WEST MOORABOOL WARD Cr Tom Sullivan Phone: 0418 323 221 WOODLANDS WARD Email: tsullivan@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Cr Ally Munari Phone: 0428 116 001 Email: amunari@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Refer toRefer Council’s website for a for fullalist Council to Council’s website full of list2021 of 2024 Council dates and times: meetingmeeting dates and times: moorabool.vic.gov.au www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Meetings of Council to be held at Ballan OrdinaryOrdinary Meetings of Council dates: Council Chambers: (commencing at 6 pm) (commencing at 6.00 pm – venue to be advised)

DATES

DATE

6 December 2023 5 May-2021 7 February 2024 6 March 2024 3 April 2024 2 June-2021 1 May 2024 5 June 2024 7 July-2021

3 July 2024 1 September-2021 7 August 2024 4 September 2024 18 September 2024 6 October-2021 4 December 2024 18 December 2024 3 November-2021

1 December-2021 4 August-2021 Important emergency contact information Police / CFA / Ambulance

000

Important emergency contact information SES

Police/Fire/Ambulance SES

Flood and Storm Info Line

132500

000

1300 842 737

132500

FloodVictorian and Storm Info Information Line Bushfire Line 1300 1800842 240737 667 Victorian Bushfire Information Line

1800 240 667

Bacchus Marsh Hospital

5367 2000

Ballan Hospital

5368 1100

Bacchus Marsh Hospital

Ballan Hospital Moorabool Shire Council

Moorabool Shire Council

5367 2000

5368 1100 5366 7100

5366 7100

Emergency hours 5366501 7100 Emergency afterafter hours animal control 0400 696 animal control

Aged and Disability Services Aged and Disability Services

For all other emergencies

For all other emergencies

(option 1)

0409 138 201 0409 138 201

0419 887 065

0419 887 065

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

IMPORTANT NOTES READERS This publication is part of Council’sTO ongoing commitment to improve communication and consultation with residents.

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

EveryMoorabool effort is made to ensure information included in Moorabool Matters is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

Matters is Moorabool Shire Council’s official community newsletter, promoting events, activities, projects Readers are encouraged to contact Council or organisations listed in the newsletter for specific information. and issues in our Shire.

If you have any questions or comments about Moorabool Matters, please contact the Media and Marketing Officer at Moorabool Shire This publication is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improve communication and consultation with residents.

Council on 5366 7100 or email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

8

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

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

Moorabool Matters Community Newsletter - Spring 2023 If you have any questions or comments about Moor abool Matters, please contact the Media and Marketing Officer at Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100 or email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

NEWS

And they’re off...the road

A woman in Bannockburn caught doing 150 km/h in a 100 km/h zone was among 3,246 people caught speeding over the long weekend. PHOTO: VICTORIA POLICE

end, with Operation Furlong in effect from Friday 3 November to Tuesday 7 November.

In the Moorabool Police Service Area (PSA), there were a total of 78 speeding offences, six drink drivers, two other drink/drug offences, three disqualified drivers, four unlicenced drivers, one person caught using their phone while driving, 12 unregistered vehicles, and five impoundments.

Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir said the amount of lives lost over the “absolutely horrific weekend” was “incomprehensible”.

“The fact we’ve also surpassed lives lost for all of last year and reached the highest number of fatalities in 15-years is just truly tragic. With two months to go in the year, it is incredibly concerning that we find ourselves in this position,” Assistant Commissioner Weir said.

“This should be a wakeup call to everyone – don’t think that road trauma can’t happen to you, because it can.

During Operation Furlong we still detected far too many motorists doing the wrong thing – whether speeding over the limit, using their mobile phone whilst driving, or driving whilst impaired.”

Assistant Commissioner Weir added that road safety “is everyone’s responsibility” and, urged road users to take more care on the roads.

Across the state, police detected a total of 8,373 offences during Operation Furlong, more than a third of which were speeding offences (3,246).

By Lachlan Ellis The odds of getting caught by police were higher than expected for over 100 Moorabool drivers over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, with Victoria Police dubbing it a “horror weekend” across the state.

The number of lives lost on Victoria’s roads reached a 15year high, after 13 lives were claimed on Victorian roads over the long weekend, bringing the toll for 2023 to 251 lives lost.

That total is the highest since 2008, when 256 lives were lost, and surpasses the entirety of last year’s road toll, which was 241 lives lost.

It’s no surprise that Victoria Police put such a focus on catching drivers doing the wrong thing over Cup week-

This year’s road toll has already surpassed the whole of 2022’s – and we still have two months left of the year.

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 21

Letters to the Editor Writing letters to the Editor

Each letter must be accompanied with the writer’s full name, address and phone number (name and suburb for publication only) and limited to 300 words. Letters to be received via post or email (preferred option). The Editor has the right to limit the amount of words and published letters are at the discretion of the Editor.

Send your letters to news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Dear Editor, There is much debate as to whether feeding stray cats is cruel or kind. It can be rewarding to feed the cats and to provide them care, it wouldn’t be hard for us to find a stray cat who would like a free meal or two. But are you feeding a stray or a feral cat and what is the difference?

A stray cat is an unowned cat that relies on humans for some of their needs, such as scavenging in bins or providing food. A feral cat on the other hand does not rely on humans for any of their needs.

The population of stray cats might interact with the feral costs or even domestic/companion cats which have an owner that looks after their needs.

Cats will live where they are being fed, so, by feeding stray cats will encourage them to stay in the area as they are being provided a food source. If the food is left out overnight or throughout the day, this could encourage other stray cats and all of a sudden, the neighbourhood is inundated with stray cats. With a large presence of strays now in the neighbourhood and being the source of the food supply, you might put yourself offside with your neighbours.

The more food available will lead to high rates of pregnancy in females and more food, means larger litters. Pregnancy rates increase due to increase in the amount of cats encouraged to the area by extra food.

The welfare of unowned cats tend to be low, nutrition tends to be poor, parasites internal and external are often untreated and contagious illnesses such as flu and ringworm can be common, which can be a risk to companion cats, even vaccinated, as we know as humans vaccinations helps when we get sick, but doesn’t prevent us from being sick, the same applies to cats and other animals.

But, what should you do if you come across a cat in need of food? Please give it a meal as a great first step.

The next step is to find out iy is indeed a stray, does it have a collar, a desex tattoo or a microchip? If the cat isn’t owned can you adopt it? Can you find it a home?

However, please do not keep feeding the stray cats, as the number of hungry mouths you feed rises, so does the quality of the cat’s life will continue to fall.

Finding the cat a new home is the best option not only for the cat, but your neighbours will be thankful as well.

Tim Hawthorne, Maddingley

Depositing versus dumping

By Tina Seirlis Contrary to the container deposit scheme’s purpose of reducing litter, a refund point in Bacchus Marsh has sadly resulted in the opposite.

Two neighbouring businesses voiced concern via social media, taking to task those who have attended the site for refunds, yet have discarded boxes and non-compliant bottles within public space at Gell Street car park.

The impact on the charitable Bacchus Marsh Hospital Op Shop has been disheartening.

The store has discovered glass bottles, crushed cans and containers dumped within their nearby donation bins, in addition to cardboard and beer boxes disposed of within their private skip.

Sarah Tollis, President of the Bacchus Marsh Ladies Auxiliary which runs the notfor-profit Hospital Op Shop said they think it (the container deposit scheme) is a great incentive, but it seems there was not enough thought about what happens to the discarded cans.

“We would hope to see a future provision for disposal of rejected cans, bottles, etc and the possibility of a relocation to a more suitable area in the car park,” she said.

Ms Tollis said the placement of the facility was not ideal.

“When the recycle truck arrives to empty the refund point, it blocks several additional car spaces.

“Ideally, signage and possibly security took to social media to share concerns about been deposited in the unit so far, suggesting cameras may be a deterrent.” litter. the majority of people are doing the right Ms Tollis said she has reported the issue to Spokesperson Chrissy Button told the thing.

Moorabool Shire Council only to be advised Moorabool News the recent influx of litter “Unfortunately it only takes a few to turn they were not responsible and to redirect the does appear to be directly related to the re- a space into an unsightly mess by dumping matter to State Government. fund point. rubbish,” she said.

Council CEO Derek Madden said the Gell “Much of the dumped rubbish consists of “Obviously, the scheme has been designed Street car park is partially owned by Coun- empty boxes and bags that people have used to get people thinking and active about recycil and partially privately owned by Food- to transport containers within,” she said. cling - dumping rubbish undermines all the works.

Ms Button said over 40,000 containers have good work.”

“The part of the car park that the refund point facility sits, is within the privately owned Foodworks’ land,” Mr Madden told the Moorabool News.

“If the rubbish can be confidently pinpointed to the refund point, then it would be the operator of the facility who will be responsible. If not, Council will collect the rubbish as we’ve always done,” he said.

TOMRA Cleanaway, the company responsible for the container deposit scheme across Victoria’s western region were also contacted.

The spokesperson recommended customers who are dissatisfied with site presentation “should contact TOMRA Cleanaway on 1800 237 842”.

Sarah Tollis, President, BM Ladies Auxiliary, Hospital Op Shop volunteers Denise Woodman, Dot Foodworks Bacchus Marsh also Hatcher. PHOTO: TINA SEIRLIS/TMN

Page 22 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

NEWS

OUR THREATENED NATIVE GRASSLANDS: THREE PART SERIES

Conserving threatened native grassland

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Timber ban to hurt

Edith and Tony Paarhammer say their business, and many others, will be impacted by an “unnecessary” ban on native timber logging. PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN

By Lachlan Ellis

PART 1 Some grassland plants may be as old as ancient River Red Gums. This startling claim, arising from research by Dr John Morgan, was part of a recent BacchChat presentation.

At the Lerderderg Library, 70 people gathered in early October to hear about and discuss our threatened native grasslands.

Speakers included Dr John Morgan, ‘What is in a native grassland?’, Ben Courtice, ‘Using fire to manage native grassland’, and Bob Reid, European invaders ‘Eye Witness’ accounts of Port Phillip grasslands.

“How does my native grassland grow?”

Dr John Morgan introduced the distribution of native grasslands in western Victoria, showing they are strongly tied to the basalt soils of the volcanic plains.

The plains have formed from over 400 volcanic eruptions that started around 2.5M yrs ago (near Melbourne), with some eruptions having been as recent as ~10,000 yrs ago (near the South Australian border). Grasses and wildflowers grow best on these weathered basalt derived clay soils. The heavy clay soils waterlog in winter and shrink and crack

in summer, preventing establishment of eucalypt tree seedlings.

John went on to talk about the adaptations that plants have in grasslands. Surprisingly, many have developed very long-lived below-ground tubers and thickened roots that are adaptations to drought and perhaps fire. Some species are thought to live for centuries. John asked the question “should we view grasslands as old-growth ecosystems?”.

Native grasslands have been decimated across most of their former extent by agricultural practices such as heavy grazing and cropping, making them amongst Australia’s most endangered ecosystems.

John finished by providing helpful approaches to conserve grasslands. This included the need to champion their conservation and restoration. He finished on a point of hope - many new plant species have been discovered in the last 30 yrs, and one animal - the Grassland Earless Dragon - was rediscovered just a few months ago after having thought to be extinct in Victoria. The need to value, protect and manage native grasslands is therefore just as important today as it’s ever been.

The acceleration of a ban on native forest harvesting will see the ban hit businesses and communities harder, with a draft letter to the Premier in the works from a range of organisations alarmed at the move.

This year’s State Budget saw the planned move to close the native timber industry shift from 2030 to 2024, with Minster for Agriculture Ros Spence confirming commercial firewood licences will expire on 31 December 2023.

Member for Western Victoria, Bev McArthur, called for greater clarity on whether the ban on native timber harvesting now includes the supply of specialty timber.

Edith and Tony Paarhammer own Ballan’s Paarhammer Windows and Doors, which uses Victorian Ash for its award-winning products.

They say the decision to ban native timber harvesting will not only hurt many businesses such as theirs, but also pass on costs to consumers, and have the state importing wood from countries with less regulations on forestry.

“We thought we had a few years’ to 2030, but now we only have been given months to prepare. Our products have been tested over the years with excellent results but will have to be re-tested with the new timber frame once we find the best solution. We also have to make new specimens for the showroom and do a whole marketing campaign,” Ms

Paarhammer told the Moorabool News.

“This change will adversely affect sawmills and loggers, as well as joiners and manufacturers like us.”

Mr Paarhammer said the move seemed like a knee-jerk reaction.

“Why can’t we in Victoria continue to sustainably manage our forests as they do in Central Europe and many other areas? I think it’s a bit of ‘if it’s not in our backyard, we don’t have to worry about it’.” he said.

The Moorabool business is currently looking at importing American Oak and increasing its import of South American Manilkara Bidetata, and is also investigating Scandinavian Fir and/or Accoya.

However, some organisations, such as the Wilderness Society, have praised the new 2024 deadline.

“For more than half my life I’ve been working to protect Victoria’s native forests. This news is truly magnificent, it’s a relief, that the bulldozers and chainsaws will no longer be destroying high-value forests. That outcome is thanks to decades of work, tireless effort by community groups, people like you, and organisations like the Wilderness Society,” Wilderness Society National Campaigns Director, Amelia Young, said.

“Finally, Victorians are closer to having a wood products industry that we can all be proud of – one that is truly sustainable: plantation and recycled fibre-based.”

WE’VE JUST OPENED A bigger and better

Ballan Recreation Reserve and the brand-new

MP Michaela Settle Member for Eureka

Darley Park Community & Sports Centre!

5331 7722 15 Main Road, Bakery Hill VIC 3350 MichaelaSettleMP michaela.settle@parliament.vic.gov.au

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 23

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

a Classical

Music Concert Sunday 3rd December, 3pm Music by Elgar, Schubert, Faure, Martinu, Fujimura and more

KEN JI

WE N

RA

EL

CKM

MIR A

N

A

O BR

A

ND

IS E

N

LLM A I M

Y

CLAR

KE

D

U

JI M FU

Adult $30 Concession $20 Student $15 Inquiries: 0437 682 325

Ballan Mechanics’ Institute Hall 143 Inglis St Ballan https://www.trybooking.com/CJUDB

ogoDesign

Page 24 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

TRADES & BUSINESS

By Shopping Local you are Supporting Small Business, Let’s Strive for them to Thrive

Ad bookings CLOSE 12pm Friday. • Bookings ph. 0448 918 665 or sales@themooraboolnews.com.au Email must include full contact details

ADVERTISE YOUR LOCAL TRADE & BUSINESS From JUST $17 per week* *Based on 12-month placement of advertisement.

ACCOMMODATION

ARBORIST

AUTOMOTIVE

Allgood Aussie Tree Lopping

5368 2945

• Automotive Service & Repairs

5368 5368 2945 2945 • Computer Diagnostics

• Automotive • Automotive ServiceService & Repairs & Repairs • Auto Electrician onsite • Computer • Computer Diagnostics Diagnostics • New Tyres, Fitting & Balancing 5368 2945 • Auto•Electrician Auto Electrician onsite onsite • Automotive Service & Repairs • Mobile • New •Tyres, NewService Fitting Tyres, Fitting &available Balancing & Balancing • Computer Diagnostics • Safety checks • Mobile • Mobile Service Service available available • Auto Electrician onsite Through creation of Victorian Energy Effi • Safety • checks Safety checks • Puncture repairs Fitting &the Balancing • New Tyres,

Tree removal Tree pruning Hedge trimming Stump grinding Tree mulching Tree felling

BALLAN CARAVAN & TOURIST PARK Short term accommodation available

How can we do this for free

CAMERON LOPEZ

*Cabins with ensuite • *Vans • Powered sites • Unpowered sites *includes linen and manchester • Dogs welcome!

FREE QUOTE FULL INSURANCE

which are repairs electronic certificates cre • Battery Sales • Mobile (VEECs) Service available • Puncture • Puncture repairs • Safety checks with•the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Ac Battery • Battery Sales Sales

Inglis St Ballan

• Puncture repairs 95 OPEN 7 DAYS PHONE: 0419 644 838 95 Inglis 95 Inglis St• Battery Ballan St Sales Ballan OPEO NP7ED NA7YD SAYS EMAIL: cameron.lopez619@gmail.com 95 Inglis St Ballan OPEN 7 DAYS

45 JOPLING ST, BALLAN • Ph: 0467 084 733

ANTENNAS

ANTENNAS

IS YOUR DIGITAL TV FREEZING & PIXELATING? We have the latest technology to help you achieve best possible reception!

Pitcher Perfect Antennas

BOOK YOUR BUSINESS IN THE

SALES & INSTALLATIONS SERVICING THE MOORABOOL AREA • EDDY PITCHER 0438 682 513

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO / MOTOR

BUILDING DESIGN

Client: Cross Roads Trading Date: 20/12/17

BALLAN MOTOR WRECKERS

BUILDING DESIGN SERVICES

Mock Up No.: 3

• All makes and models • Chainsaws • Pumps • Motorbikes • Whipper snippers

461 Old Melbourne Rd, BALLAN Phone 5368 1199

New and used parts for most makes and models.

Vehicles wanted – Cash paid for some Towing service also available

26 Haddon Drive, Ballan

Ph: 5368 2888

MN0797G3

I will design and obtain Building Permits for the following:

• New Residential Buildings • Extensions and Renovations • Garages and Carports

Reasonable rates and quick turn around I will attend to non- compliant works Please call me if you have any questions

Ratna - Mobile 0403 357 557

Will the quality of light be

Online

themooraboolnews.com.au

Now open!

OverYes, 30inevents and fact it will be better!

Our skilled and4qualified electricians can remo courses - Term halogen lamps and replace them with mor program out now!

lasting and safer LED lamps.

The old lamps will be recycled to ensure th environmental impact.

Ballan Neighbourhood House

03 5368 200 www.ballanneighbourhoodhouse.com.au

2 Osborne Street, Maddingley 3340

CONCRETING

You can read

0448 918 665

COMMUNITY HOUSE

MOWER REPAIRS

LOCAL TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY

info@keemin.com.au

20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE Specialising in driveways, sheds and all your concreting needs.

For a free quote and friendly advice, contact

Pat: 0419 553 644

www.kee

ELECTRICIAN ABN 38 006 600 540 • REC 5096 REC 5096

■ Electrical ■ Solar Power & Hot Water ■ Battery

Your local team of electricians servicing the Moorabool area for over 30 years 2 Osborne Street, Bacchus Marsh

Ph: 5368 2001

www.keemin.com.au

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 25

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

◆ COMMERCIAL

• Split systems • New Installations • Renovations • Pat Testing • 24 Hour Emergency Service E: flowsmartelectrical@hotmail.com W: www.flowsmartelec.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT

Scott Duncan Electrical Domestic Commercial Industrial Security Systems Data

◆ INDUSTRIAL

◆ RESIDENTIAL

CALL CHRIS TABB Mob 0419 397 393

Call 0423 745 993 rec 21164

ballaneeelectrical@bigpond.com

M: 0433 348 403

ENGINEERING

ROSSCO ENGINEERING AND SALES - Manufacturing - Metals - Engineering On Site - Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings - Powder Coating - Sand Blasting - Custom Fabrication - Welding - Steel Sales - Engineering Supplies 13 Reddrop St, Bacchus Marsh PH: 5367 1141 AH: 0418 301 841 www.rosscoengineering.com.au

BOOK YOUR BUSINESS IN THE LOCAL TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY

0448 918 665

ENGINEERING

FENCING

GARAGE DOORS

Specialised fencing • Engineering Services • Industrial Gases • Bolts and Bearings • Oils and Lubricants • Steel Sales and Supplies • CNC Plasma • 20 Tonne Mobile Crane Hire

• General Fabrication • Aluminium Welding • Quarry Maintenance

www.luconindustries.com.au 25 GILLESPIES LANE BALLAN

0418 104 669

Fencing – all types RURAL – EQUINE SECURITY – CHAINMESH DOGS & COLORBOND Call now for a quote Phone – 0427 288 609

And my email, phone number and website:

DAVID DICKINSON

0438 982 450

www.dickinsonbrothers.com.au

Local Family business Local Family business 30+ years Experience Local Family business 30+ years Experience Free local Measure 30+ years Experience local Measure &Free Quote Free local Measure & Quote Indoor & Outdoor Blinds & Quote Indoor & Outdoor Blinds All types of floor prep Indoor & Outdoor Blinds All types of floor prep All types of floor prep Mon Wed Thu

Mon Wed Thu 4pm Mon99 -Wed - 4pmThu 9 - 4pm

*Repairs and New Doors *Remotes and Motors *All Types of Servicing *24 hrs 7 Days *Eftpos Available *Motors fitted from $440

Call Andrew 0417 385 483 www.doorservicesvic.com.au andrew@doorservicesvic.com.au

FLOORING

FENCING CONTRACTORS TIMBER (PALING) / COLORBOND / FARM / CHAIN MESH / RETAINING WALLS / FRONT FENCES / GATES

Automated Gates

Door Services Victoria

GARDENING SERVICES

Ph. 5368 2962 Ph. 5368 2962 68a Ph. Steiglitz Ballan 5368St, 2962 68a Steiglitz St, Ballan 68a Steiglitz St, Ballan

Vinyl Vinyl Vinyl Carpet Carpet Carpet Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Laminate Laminate Laminate Engineered Engineered Engineered Timber Timber Timber

DIRTY BRIAN Gardening Service •Mowing •Pruning •Weed Spraying •Brush cutting •All other gardening jobs •Plus odd jobs •Fully Insured •Reasonable Rates

WWW.DICKINSONBROTHERS.COM.AU OR DWTDICKINSON@GMAIL.COM

Phone: 0409 500 654

GARDENING SERVICES

GARDENING MADDINGLEY HORTICULTURE GARDENING SERVICE

QUALIFIED&INSURED NO JOB TOO SMALL

CONTACT KIM

0421-056-648 SERVICING THE BACCHUS MARSH AREA

CONTACT 0428 042 985 | 0448 925 551 dalescreekmowingservice@gmail.com ABN 23 565 633 680

SERVICES Stump Grinding | Landscaping | Acreage Mowing Weed Control | Chainsaw Work | Pressure Washing Gutter Cleaning | Handyman | General Garden Works NDIS Plan Managed Gardening Services Available

FULLY INSURED INVOICING AVAILABLE

HANDYMAN

HIRE

BANG4BUCK

Handyman Services

Painting and Repairs Tile and Grout Sealing Caulking & Sealing All Types Fly Screen Replacements Door Locks Fitted Rat and Wasp Traps DownPipes Replaced And Much More Just Ask CALL FRANK 0427 184 808

You can read 5368 2945 95 Inglis Street Ballan go to our website

ballanhire.com

Online

themooraboolnews.com.au

Page 26 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

HYDRAULICS

MOBILE HYDRAULIC HOSE REPAIRS

LAWN MOWING

LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS

Ballan Lawn Mowing

-9$3='8 3<8 3$!£ <9-2'99 ';>380

Affordable•Local•Reliable

BALLAN

For all your Lawn and Garden Maintenance needs.

& DISTRICT

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Call 0436 350 442 for a free quote.

32;,£@ -22'8 ''ধ2+9 f '> '1#'89 '£$31' www.ballanchamberofcommerce.com.au

<8 311<2-;@W 3<8 <9-2'99W

PAINTING

• 24/7 ONSITE SERVICE • HYDRAULIC INSTALLATIONS • HYDRAULIC PROBLEM SOLVING • INDUSTRIAL HOSE & FITTINGS • VAST KNOWLEDGE OF MACHINERY • FATHER & SON OPERATION

PAINTING

TOPLINE COATINGS • Fully Dulux Accredited Painter • Wallpaper • Minor Plastering Repairs • Graffiti Removal • New Homes • Restoration & Repainting of Residential Properties • Decking Specialists

Phone 0419 507 679

Master Painter & Decorator BCD40106 • General Domestic & Commercial Painting MBA126237 • Wallpapering, Faux & Specialised finishes • Complete Handyman & property maintenance service • Plastering & General building repairs • Free Quotes

JPfarleypaintingcontractors jcfarley@iinet.net.au

Email: hoseup@bigpond.com

Contact Neil Harty Ph: 5367 1776 Mob: 0418 312 288 Email: neilharty1@gmail.com

POOL & SPA REPAIR AND SERVICE

You can read

Online

Sewer & Drain Blockages Gutter & Downpipes General Plumbing Tap & Toilet Repairs

Over 30 years experience Pool and Spa maintenance and repair Servicing all areas Moorabool & Melton PLUS see us instore for service and advice

Give Tom a call 0457 307 943

2/12 Glenville Drive, Melton Ph: 9743 0111 www.poolsidemelton.com.au

themooraboolnews.com.au SEPTIC CLEANING

TOM MONAGHAN PLUMBING

We come to you!

• • • •

PLUMBING

services

SEPTIC SERVICE

SEPTIC CLEANING

SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

LAND CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT

Septic Tank Pumping and Cleaning Prompt Service Competitive Rates EFTPOS Payment Available

-In person or over the phone-

John (Wolfy) Lopes

0418 898 419 SEPTIC SERVICE

Find us on

services

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND REPORTING SEPTIC SYSTEMTREATMENT INSPECTION &SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE OF WASTEWATER

Biocycle Aqua Nova Taylex Systems

LANDCAPABILITY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT LAND ASSESSMENT TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

services

SEPTICSYSTEM SYSTEM INSPECTION SEPTIC INSPECTION SUPERVISION OF SLUDGE PUMP-OUT & MAINTENANCE & MAINTENANCE LATEST SLUDGE-JUDGE TECHNOLOGY

SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND REPORTING OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE www.sanae-svcs.com.au

PO SUPERVISION Box 1040, Daylesford, VIC 3460 OF SLUDGE PUMP-OUT koos.hulst@sanae-svcs.com.au LATEST SLUDGE-JUDGE TECHNOLOGY (03) 5348 6620 or 0437 747 619

www.sanae-svcs.com.au

STOCKFEED

Lachlan Ivers

We clean them all!

0419 400 025

The Best for Quarterly Maintenance of all Wastewater Treatment Plants & Pump replacements on all septic systems, Supply and Install New Treatment Plants, Septic lines, Anything Septic

SMASH REPAIRS 1 McPherson Street, Maddingley (Bacchus Marsh)

GAS BOTTLES • Household 45kg

182 Gisborne Rd Darley Ph: 0450 643 761 HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 12pm Sunday CLOSED

TOWING

(no yearly fees)

LogoDesign

461 Old Melbourne Rd, BALLAN Phone 5368 1199

TILER

TILER • Floor and Wall • Household • Commercial • No job too small

• FREE measure & quote

Call Stuart on 0400 642 727

Systems Systems

1800 020 093

• Dog, cat & bird

• BBQ bottle swap

Wastewater Wastewater

www.wastewateraus.com.au

• Horses, cattle, sheep UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Relocated from Toolernvale

PPlluum mbbin ingg

www.wastewateraus.com.au www.wastewateraus.com.au

PET FOOD

Mock Up No.: 3

✔Re-bedding and Re-pointing ✔Fixing Leaks ✔Roof Restorations ✔Roof Pressure Cleaning ABN: ABN: 20 007 20 007 065065 410410 ✔Extensions ✔Replace Valley Irons Licenced Licenced Plumbers Plumbers && Gasfitters Gasfitters ✔New Roof ✔Gutter Cleaning 5368 53681036 1036 / /0419106518 0419106518 Ph 0423 360 149 www.ballanplumbing.com.au www.ballanplumbing.com.au andrewundy@hotmail.com

Specialists in the Installation, Servicing & Maintenance of all Wastewater Treatment Systems 181080002 00 2009 03 93

Client: Cross Roads Trading Date: 20/12/17

FULLY QUALIFIED ROOF TILER B B aa llyour laan n needs!

For all roofing

ABN: 32 671 651 348 908 ABN: ABN: 69 105 69 105 671 412412

“Couldn’t recommend any more highly, prompt and friendly service!”

STOCKFEED

PO Box 1040, Daylesford, VIC 3460 koos.hulst@sanae-svcs.com.au (03) 5348 6620 or 0437 747 619

ANDY UNDY’S ROOFING

SEPTIC SERVICE

services

SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

ROOFING

ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE • We deal with all insurance companies • Insurance work / Private and Fleet • Accident Replacement Vehicles Available TREE LOPPING A & J TREE LOPPING & REMOVAL Won’t be beaten on price All work GUARANTEED and INSURED

Free Quotation & Same Day Service

Jack – 0409 289 700

WATER

Tiger Natural Spring Water For Swimming Pools, Household Tanks, Stock, Roadworks Hire Call Gary McTigue 0419 008 027

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

1. Obligation to publish – Designated ResolutionNews 5 The Moorabool - 21 November, 2023 5.

Page 27

Publication of notices about the Council

LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS

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

Classified ad bookings close 12pm Friday.

(2) The content and format of the notice will be as determined from time by the Bookings ph.to time 0448 918 665 or Council. The notice is to be published in a prominent position on the same page as letters to the editor or the home page of a website, or in-such other position as is agreed with the email sales@themooraboolnews.com.au Executive Director of the Council.

Email must include full contact details or advertisement cannot be placed.

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

PAT CASHIN

FUNERALS 1114 Doveton St. Nth, Ballarat

Ph: 5333 3911 All Hours

Full seartveicceost at moder

POULTRY

Delivery 29th November Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Melton areas Hyline brown Pre order

Ballarat Chooks 0400 559 559

WANTED ANYTHING OLD AND INTERESTING Old jewellery, toys, signs, vintage items, tools, rusty stuff, LP Records

$$ CASH PAID $$ Prompt & polite service

Ian

0418 539 736

contact the Council by email (info@presscouncil.o rg.au) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see www.presscouncil.or g.au.

EMPLOYMENT Community Bank Ballan

DEATH NOTICE

JOHNSON, Bruce Edward 22/7/1946 – 12/11/2023 Loved Father & Father-in-law of Phil & Fiona and Carly & Dave.

Loving “Grumpa” to Asha, Corey, and Albi.

Cherished Brother to Deb and Brad.

Will be Bloody Missed.

The Funeral Service was held today (Tuesday 21/11/23) at Michael Crawford Funerals Chapel, Bacchus Marsh.

You can view the service on our website - www. michaelcrawfordfunerals.com.au (select – “Funeral Notices”)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Member vacancies - Victorian Class B cemetery trusts

Customer Service O�icer We're all about service. Are you?

An opportunity to help people in a positive environment.

Permanent / Full time Located in Ballan Join us in walking the talk when it comes to supporting our customers, giving back, and making our communities a better place to live. As a Customer Service O�icer, you will be the face of Community Bank Ballan, performing a key role in our vision to be Australia’s most customer connected bank.

You will be given the support you need to do what you do best – listening to customers and using your skills to help them with transactions, provide education on our online platforms and tools, recommend the bank’s products and services, and assist them to achieve their financial goals.

There’s so much more to a career with Bendigo Bank than just banking. You bring your brilliant mind, and we’ll help you take your learning to the next level with on-the-job training and external development opportunities - we want you to shine. After all, YOU are the di�erence that makes us the better big bank.

Visit bendigobank.com.au/jobs to find out more or to submit your application, quote reference number 938654.

Applications close on Tuesday, 28th November 2023.

Like us on Facebook

The Moorabool News

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 [Name of publication] the newspaper contact is itself bound orby the Standards of Practice the Council by of email the (info@ Australian Press Council. you presscouncil.org.au) or byIf phone believe the Standards ([02] 9261 1930). may have been breached, you may For further information see the www. approach newspaper itself or 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.org.au) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see http://www.presscouncil.org.au.

Chooks/Pullets for Sale

FIREWOOD FIREWOOD & CHIMNEY SWEEP Good Quality dry firewood Boxwood Sugar Gum Delivery and pick-up available 0427 095 048 53689 066

FUNERALS

MN02304G2

FUNERALS

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178, AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879 (1609420 - 32935955) 14/11/2023

Are you interested in making a meaningful contribution to your community, learning new skills and preserving local history for future generations?

The following Class B cemetery trusts are seeking volunteer trust members. In this role you will gain hands-on experience in managing a public cemetery and valuable governance skills as a member of a public board. Free governance training is provided.

THE BUNGAREE CEMETERY TRUST THE GREENDALE CEMETERY TRUST THE MADDINGLEY CEMETERY TRUST Who should apply?

Applications are welcome from community members with a range of skills and experiences including administration, committees, and groundskeeping. Women and people from diverse backgrounds are actively encouraged to seek appointment. Current trust members whose terms of appointment are due to expire are welcome to apply for reappointment.

What it means to be a Victorian cemetery trust member Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the management of public cemeteries, including planning for future cemetery services for their communities.

More information about the role is available at <https://www.health.vic.gov.au/cemeteries-andcrematoria/class-b-cemetery-trust-appointments>.

How to register your interest Please refer to the trust contact details below and contact the applicable trust within two weeks of the date of this advertisement:

Victorian Class B cemetery trust

Contact details

The Bungaree Cemetery Trust

0429 345 336

The Greendale Cemetery Trust

0400 198 156

The Maddingley Cemetery Trust

0409 211 290

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people. The trust will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

F40425

FREE ADVERTISING

SELL YOUR ITEMS $100 & UNDER FOR FREE Email: sales@themooraboolnews.com.au Phone: 0448 918 665 *Ads must be emailed by Friday 12 noon. Ads by phone must be between 9.30am–12pm Tue–Thur. MAXIMUM 3 ADS PER PERSON. PRIVATE ADS ONLY (NO BUSINESSES, NO ANIMALS, HAY OR BULK ITEMS). ADS REMAIN IN FOR 4 WEEKS UNLESS NOTIFIED SOLD. AERATOR, battery powered, new. $20 – 0447 672 218 BED LEG CASTERS, set of 6. (L) 150mm. As new $15 - 0428 671 116 BIKE HELMET ladies $20 – 0405 118 369 BREVILLE Cyclonic Superwizz with attachments, incl instruction book, EC $60 - 0428 671 116 CHESS SET, Pieces 4” high, Asian made in case $40 0458 644 633 CHEST OF DRAWERS, 2 small top drawers, 4 large bottom, timber. $100 – 0418 318 164 COUCH 3-seater & 2-seater couch, leather, red, electric, GC, $60 - 0455 480 186 DOG KENNEL, suits small dog, separate dog bed included. $40 – 0418 318 164 DRILL Hitachi Impact Drill VTV10, Needs chuck $40– 5310 6671

DVDS, 30 various titles, $4 the lot 0414 691 891 ESPRESSO MACHINE Aldi hardly used $25 – 0406 716 116 FABRIC FUR suitable for toy making, various colours $30 the lot, will separate – 0412 869 30 FILING CABINET Namco 4 drawers, 2 keys $50 – 5310 6688 FLY REEL, Blackridge with 6 weight fly line. $50 - 0447 672 218 FOOTBALL CARDS Book of 2005 football cards $40 - 0423 252 922 GRADUATION GOWN, black, EC $30 - 0432 973 539 INCONTINENCE night pants Tena Lady 6 new packs of 12 $72.00 – 0409 094 482 JERRY CAN Metal 20ltr $2 5– 0411 560 121 JEWELLERY Beads 5 trays $40 – 0408 671 068

LAWN mower Victa Craftsman deluxe 160cc 2-stroke, working order, needs pull cord reattached $80 - 0411 477 582 LEGO Greek 552 Tire service, still in box $50 – 0423 252 922 LIFE JACKET new (M) adult 60kg and over. $35 – 0423 252 922 LOUNGE leather 3 seater & 2 recliners, GC $100 – 0425 286 585 LOUNGE SUITE Cane 3pce perfect condition $50 – 0406 716 116 MEAT MINCER Vintage Spong cast iron No 805, attaches to bench EC $25 - 0428 671 116 MUSIC ORGAN Electric Kimball Caravan “The Entertainer” GWO Free – 0417 591 329 NIGHT PADS Always Discreet 24 new packs $4ea or $90 the lot – 0409 094 482

PHOTO ALBUMS, 2 large Stamp'in'up albums unused with extra pages $80 - 0400 508 844 POLISHER Black & Decker Buffer/Polisher WD1500K-XE New $70 ono – 5310 6671 RECLINER CHAIR Electric, black VGC $70 – 0418 544 998 SCREWDRIVER SET Stanley in case, $15 - 0428 671 116 SHOES LADIES Lace up colour Mexican, Espadrilles size 7, price $30 ONO – 0414 374 142 SHOES LADIES Nautica brand, green size 7 worn 4 times $30 ONO - 0414 374 142 SHOES LADIES Seed brand Espadrilles size 7, worn 3 times $25 ONO - 0414 374 142 SLEEPING BAG, Genesis jumbo. $30 – 0418 318 164

SOCKET SET, ETC Industrial AF, sizes 3.8in to 1.16in New $80 – 0412 171 071 SOLAR TRICKLE CHARGER, Powertech, 12V 1.5 W, new. $25 – 0447 672 218 TAPS & SPOUT SET - Brand new Mondella lever handle basin set $100 – 0423 252 922 TYRES BRAVO x 2 Radial 4 x 4 $20 ea – 0411 560 121 VACUUM CLEANER Hoover 3000, All attachments VGC $40 – 5310 6671 WATER TANK 1000ltr IBC $50 ONO – 5368 1256 WHEELCHAIR never used, EC $100 – 0418 544 998 WINDCHEATERS/JUMPERS (2) ladies sizes 16,18 & L $4 each - 0423 252 922

Page 28 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

BRAIN TEASERS WORDFIT

No. 203

3 LETTERS

5 LETTERS

ANT

ACORN

ARE

ANGST

DIE

ANKLE

scraps (9) 29 Hankerings (5)

ELF

ANTIC

ERR

AORTA

DOWN

GEE

APRON

GYM

BASER

ICE

BASKS

KIT

CIRCA

LYE

EMAIL

MAN

ENDED

NEE

ENDER

NOR

ENEMA

ODD

ERROR

ODE

GENIE

OIL

GLOAT

ORE

LANES

PLY

LASER

RAP

LASTS

TAN

LOUSE

TIP

MANES

SKATE

6 LETTERS

8 LETTERS

10 LETTERS

TOO

NIECE

SLEDS

ACORNS

ACREAGES

EVERYWHERE REFLECTORS

unit (7)

27 Whenever you like (7) 28 Conglomeration of fabric

1 Very small amount (8) 2 Irish speakeasy (7) 3 Made less progress than others (9) 4 One half of Oxbridge (9) 5 Supple (5) 6 ‘Not on your –!’ (5) 7 Local law enforcer (7) 8 Recommence (6) 14 Go ashore (9) 15 Common greeting question (3,3,3) 16 Lecherousness (8) 18 Green (7) 20 Preparing writing for publication (7) 21 End a phone call (4,2) 23 Indisposed (5) 24 Egyptian capital (5)

Annoyers (5) Settler (9) Formula (7) People who speak (7) One who evens the score (7)

13 15 17 19

9-LETTER

No. 203

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?

The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

L C

Today’s Aim: 15 words: Good

E

R

U

A

23 words: Very good 31 words: Excellent

SOLUTION

1 4 9 10 11

M R

I

alum, arum, auricle, cerium, clue, cruel, curare, cure, curia, curie, curl, curler, curlier, ecru, ileum, lemur, lieu, lucre, lure, maul, mauler, MERCURIAL, mule, mural, recur, rule, ruler, rural, ulcer, urea, uric

ACROSS

Greek conception of afterlife (7) Arrived at a judgement (9) Relating to audio equipment (2-2) Declare to be true (4) Not here (9)

6 . $ 7 (

OCTAL

SOLED

APPEAL

ASSENTED

4 LETTERS

ONION

STAFF

MALTED

ASTEROID

DOGS

POISE

STAID

MEREST

CONCOCTS

EARN

POLAR

STEAL

SCARCE

EARS

PROBE

STYLE

SEDATE

ERAS

RAISE

SWEET

NEAT

REARS

TOAST

SALE

RISER

TREED

SLED

SABRE

URINE

STEM

SCENE

WASPS

TONE

SCOOT

WORDY

TYRE

SEEDS

WRATH

7 LETTERS ADVERSE CLAMPED ENTWINE IMPENDS ORDERLY STIRRED

SOLUTION

22 Type of paint (7) 25 Wed (7) 26 Paraguayan monetary

12

No. 113

SOLUTION

CROSSWORD

% $ 6 . 6 6 & 2 2 7 6 7 ( $ / $ 1 7 , & :2 5 ' < & , 5 & $ ( 1 ' ( 5 $ 3 5 2 1 6 . $ 7 ( ( / ) 1 , ( & ( ( 5 5 2 5 ( 5 ( ) / ( & 7 2 5 6 $ & 2 5 1 6 $ ( & / $ 0 3 ( ' / 2 8 6 ( 6 7 < / ( ' 2 * 6 $ & 5 ( $ * ( 6 ( 5 $ 6 1 ( ( ( 1 7 : , 1 ( 6 7 , 5 5 ( ' 7 $ 1 1 ( $ 7 $ 6 7 ( 5 2 , ' 7 2 $ 6 7 0 $ 1 ( 6 6 / ( ' , 0 3 ( 1 ' 6 * 7 $ 3 3 ( $ / ( 9 ( 5 < : + ( 5 ( 1 2 5 / < ( ( 1 ( 0 $ 0 $ 1 $ 2 5 7 $ 6 7 $ , ' * / 2 $ 7 6 $ % 5 ( 5 , 6 ( 5 3 2 , 6 ( 7 5 ( ( ' 6 / ( ' 6 6 2 / ( '

PUZZLES

YOUR COMMUNITY MARKETS No. 153

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

1

14

2

15

Ballan

4 5

Date: December 9

6 7

9am - 1pm • 73 Inglis st, Ballan

Fresh local produce, wine, bread, 8 homemade products and plants. The9 gold coin entry donations going back 10 into our community.

11

12 13

2411 | PUZZLES AND PAGINATION ©

No. 203

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

EASY

MEDIUM

SOLUTIONS SOLUTION EASY

7 2 9 6 8 5 7 1 4 2 3 5 2 17 18 4 5 1 7 9 4 2 Date: December 2 19 Date: 26 8 2 6 6 5 November 7 9am - 2pm • 487 Eynesbury Rd, 20 9am - 2pm • Cnr Fitzroy & Grey Sts, Darley MEDIUM 7 3 9 6 8 1 5 6 Eynesbury 21 A Farmers’ Market/Flea Market held at Darley 2 Park3 - on the 1st & 3rd4 8Relaxed 2 surroundings 1 with a wide 22 range of stalls from produce growers & Saturdays of each month.

23 9 1 2 makers, food 8 vendors 1 6 7& artisan crafts.

24 2 8 7 5 9 7 2 5 25 P 4 1 3 1 9 26 W 16

Darley

Eynesbury

5 6 2 8 7 9 4 1 3 4 8 3 1 5 2 9 7 6 1 7 9 4 6 3 8 2 5 6 3 1 9 8 5 7 4 2 2 4 5 3 1 7 6 8 9 7 9 8 2 4 6 3 5 1 3 2 4 5 9 8 1 6 7 9 1 6 7 2 4 5 3 8 8 5 7 6 3 1 2 9 4

3

SUDOKU

3 6 8 7 2 9 4 1 5 5 9 7 1 3 4 2 8 6 2 1 4 6 5 8 3 9 7 8 4 1 5 7 2 9 6 3 7 5 3 9 4 6 8 2 1 6 2 9 3 8 1 7 5 4 4 7 6 2 9 5 1 3 8 1 3 2 8 6 7 5 4 9 9 8 5 4 1 3 6 7 2

CODEWORD

CODEWORD: 1 = E, 2 = X, 3 = G, 4 = R, 5 = I, 6 = O, 7 = H, 8 = Z, 9 = A, 10 = C, 11 = T, 12 = M, 13 = S, 14 = Y, 15 = V, 16 = L, 17 = U, 18 = Q, 19 = J, 20 = N, 21 = K, 22 = B, 23 = F, 24 = D

WORD SEARCH

1. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach which country by sea?

2. What is US rapper Ice Cube’s (pictured) real name?

3. What type of currency is used in Vanuatu?

4. Which Ancient Greek

goddess was also known by the name Kore?

5. Sandra Oh played Cristina Yang on which TV series?

Big Apple Market

6. The name Vanessa was

invented by which author in the 1700s?

7. Patrick Mahomes plays which position for the Kansas City Chiefs?

Date: December 16

10am 8. In what year was US singer - 2pm •

Selena murdered by her 432 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Bacchus Marsh fan club president?

Mini-Artisan Makers Market. Beautiful products created by children.

Lincoln watching when

9. What play was Abraham he was shot?

10. The Saturn gaming

console was developed by which company?

No. 113

Can you find all the words listed?

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

- $ & 2 % , 7 ( 6 7 ( $ 0 7 + AURORA 6 6 ( 5 3 ; ( 7 1 ( , 5 2 ( 5 AVONLINK % ( 5 * ( 1 ( 6 % $ 1 $ + * * BERGEN ) / $ 0 / , * + ( 1 . 7 $ 7 5 BERNINA 1 $ 0Date: 6 $ 7December 7 + 5 , 1 ( 17 0 ( $ BLUE * /- 1pm $ & • ,64(Garrard’s 5 ( 1 $Lane, 8 1 Myrniong $ 8 1 BULLET 9am $ 8 5 2 5 $ ' 2 , 5 5 % 5 ' DECCAN 3rd Sunday of each month. A/Farmers = ( 3 + < 5 % ) 1 7 7 8 / 2 & EUROSTAR Market with fresh local produce, 6 + $ 1 * 5 , / $ 7 ' / $ 6 $ FISH market stalls, live music & food $ + 7 $ : $ , + 8 ( 1 / 5 7 1 FLAM 7 , 1 / $ 1 ' ( 5 ( $ ( ' $ < GHAN 0 , ' / $ 1 ' ( 5 : 5 7 & 5 2 GLACIER 6 8 1 / $ 1 ' ( 5 6 * & + ( 1 GOLDEN EAGLE * 2 / ' ( 1 ( $ * / ( 7 8 1 1 ( . 1 , / 1 2 9 $ ' ) , 6 + /

S t. Annes Winery

GRAND CANYON GRAND TRUNK HIAWATHA INLANDER JACOBITE STEAM MALLARD MIDLANDER ORIENT EXPRESS SHANGRI-LA SUNLANDER SWEET TRAIN TASMAN ZEPHYR

SECRET MESSAGE: There’s a light at the end of the tunnel

QUICK QUIZ

ANSWERS: 1. India 2. O’Shea Jackson Sr 3. Vatu 4. Persephone 5. Grey’s Anatomy 6. Johnathan Swift 7. Quarterback 8. 1995 9. Our American Cousin 10. Sega

SPORT

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

BC C

allan ricket

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 29

Ballan Cricket Club

lub

Ballan Brumbies Basketball

Under 11 Ballan White 6/77 lost Mt Clear 3/52 Ballan Blue 14/54 lost Coronet City 9/109

Under 15 (R5 Day 1) Ballan 7/74 trail Mt Clear Blue 4/122 Batting - Sarah Burton 21, Jackson Letcher 11, Oscar Britt 4 n.o Bowling - Sarah Burton 2/7, Eddie Bayard 1/13, Tyler Bruning 1/9

RESULTS – W/e Saturday 18 November Under 10 Boys Ballan C 38 def Drummo Dragons 20 Ballan D 30 def Sovereign Knights 10

First XI (BCA 2nd Grade) Ballan 30 lost Lucas 217 Bowling - Hayden Micallef 11-2-3-53, Kobe Heafield 12-3-2-34, Jack Jarvis 8.3-2-2-31, Eli Muir 7-0-2-12 Batting - Ryan Lister 20 After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, the Ballan team got off to a decent start with Kobe and Jack providing good lines and lengths to put the Lucas batsmen under pressure.

The middle overs saw Eli Muir, Brady Naeff and Ryan Lister all getting wickets with Hayden Micallef also picking up three wickets. Wickets fell often enough but some good batting from Lucas and lower order hitting meant they finished their innings after 54 overs with a score of 217.

With the bat, not much to comment on, as unfortunately Ballan put on an awful showing with the bat being all dismissed for 30.

Second XI (BCA 5th Grade) Ballan 5/172 def Darley 9/169 Batting - D Leach 43, P Singh 37, M Burton 36*, J Wernicke 28 Bowling - D Leach 8-2-17-3, J Wernicke 4-0-26-2, J Burton 4-1-11-1, P Singh 4-0-12-1, A Britt 4-0-14-1, J Costello 8-0-34-1

Under 12 Boys Ballan B 41 def Drummo Dragons 30 Ballan D 26 lost Celtic Tigers 28 Ballan G 18 lost Wildcats 42 Under 12 Girls Ballan 8 lost Saints Lynx 34 Under 14 Boys Ballan B 48 def Saints Nuggets 43 Ballan C 23 lost Drummo Dragons 26 Ballan E 45 def Sovereign Knights 3 Ballan F 24 lost Saints Hawks 37 Under 14 Girls Ballan C 36 def Wildcats 30 Ballan E 8 lost Phoenix Pearls 12 TOP: Laila Ward took over the keeping duties for the second half of the Under 15 game. ABOVE: Jai Singh (U15) bowled tight with figures of 0/3 off 2 overs.

PHOTOS – CHRIS THOM

Lions have Bulls by the horns

By Todd Whelan Star opening bowler Madushanka Ekamayake has the Lions in the box seat after day one with another fine spell, this time against his former side, Bacchus Marsh.

The once Sri Lankan Under 19 representative, ripped through the Bulls top order with three wickets from his opening eight overs including two in successive balls. Ekanayake finished with 3/11 from 12 overs (7 maidens).

Not to be outdone. Lions captain Benny Longhurst was similarly ‘ekka-nomical’ taking 1/29 from his 13 overs. The pair combined for a stingey 4/40 from 25 overs that included a staggering 13 maidens.

With mounting pressure on the visitor’s batsmen after winning the toss, Lions newcomer Chamika Sattambi chimed in with two wickets of his own to have the Bulls struggling at 6/65.

Quality left-handed Bulls opening bat James Lidgett was defiant remaining unbeaten on 29 (83).

Day two resumes at Darley Park this Saturday.

BCA 1st Grade - R6 Day 1/2 Bacchus Marsh 6/62, Overs 27.5.

M. Ekanayake 3/11, C. Sattambi 2/5 Darley 3/53, Overs 26.

B. Barnes 17, L. Herring 10* BCA 2nd Grade - R6 Day 1/2 Darley 8/303, Overs 80.

E. Thewma 93, J. Murphy 50.

Naps-Sebastopol - Match in progress.

BCA 3rd Grade - R6 Day 1/2 Golden Point 5/379 dec, Overs 58.

Z. Agius 3/53. Darley (yet to bat) Match in progress BCA 4th Grade - R6 Darley 115, Overs 38.

B. Densley 55, Dar. Hynes 17* Burrumbeet 5/118, Overs 22.

F. Kilmartin 3/23.

Darley (now 5th) lost by 5 wickets.

BCA 5th Grade - R6.

Darley (2nd) v Ballan (5th) No details available

Under 16 Boys Ballan F White 20 lost Drummo Dragons 23 Ballan D 71 def Phoenix Colts 24 Ballan B 31 def drummo Dragons 29 Under 16 Girls Ballan 32 def Celtic Tigers 25 Under 19 Boys Ballan B 22 lost Excies Acmy 35 Ballan D 30 lost Excies Acmy 37 Ballan F 26 lost Wildcats 50 Under 19 Girls Ballan 33 def Wildcats 21

Ballan Golf Club RESULTS - W/E SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Jimmy Walsh (18) 42 points.

R/up - Bob Arklay (11) 35 points.

Magpie - 14th Hugh Miller NTPs - 12th Bob Arklay, 15th Don Wickson.

Sunday – Par A GRADE Winner - Don Wickson (12) +5.

R/up - Bob Arklay (11) +2.

B GRADE Winner - Peter Clifford (17) +1.

R/up - Andrew Carton (15) Square.

C GRADE Winner - Vic Buttigieg (40) +2 on c/b R/Up - John Ryan (42) NTPs - 12 Don Wickson, 15th Chris Tudor. th

Magpies - 14th Jason Bonar, 18th Peter Clifford.

Balls 4 Cut-off +2 PHOTOS - TIM SAULTRY / SPORTINGHERALD.COM.AU

Don Wickson, Bob Arklay, Vic Buttigieg, John Ryan.

Page 30 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

SPORT

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics The Centre held a Twilight Meet last Friday evening due to the Region Relays being held on the Saturday. Athletes completed a modified program of 4 events each.

Three Centre records were broken. Mackenzie Estlick bettered her own previous record in the Girls Under 16 100m running a new time of 13.17 secs. Mackenzie then backed up with a record of 26.46 secs in the 200m. In the same race, Emma Stewart set a new record of 29.79 secs for the Girls Under 17.

vouchers. This was a great way to celebrate Little Athletics

at the Western Metro Region Relay Carnival held at Melton

Australia’s partnership and provide the kids with some-

City Athletics track. Three teams (Girls U11 4x200, Medley

thing slightly different to the normal weekly program. Best

& Mixed U14 4x100) have now automatically qualified for

dressed awards were presented to Isabelle Conroy, Evelyn

the State Championships to be held at Lakeside Stadium on

Grant, Victoria Hannam, Genevieve Winfield, Molly Shea,

Saturday 16 December. With a large number of 2nd & 3rd

Paige Foley, Lola Parsons, Remy Rowe, Tait Ash & Annalise

places and some very close finishes, athletes will be anx-

Winfield.

iously awaiting progressions. Little Athletics Victoria will

On Saturday, 50 teams (61 athletes) represented BMLAC

announce these later this week.

An amazing 320 PBs were recorded for the evening. A fantastic achievement, considering athletes only competed in four events. PB Stars of the Week were awarded to Mackenzie Estlick, Emma Stewart, Evie White, Angad Aujla, Kai Mills, Harrison Lovett, Jaz Ferreira, Alex Lloyd, Elise Holland, Sofia Tiricola, Caleb Hurst, Cormac Prentice and Paige Folley; recording PBs in all their events.

Prior to competition commencing, awards from last week’s Centre Combined Event were presented to age group award winners. The winners were presented with trophies while 2nd and 3rd placegetters received medallions. All competitors received a Participation Certificate with full results.

The Centre also celebrated Coles Community Round.

Athletes were encouraged to wear Coles related dress or just something red for a chance to win 1 of 10 Coles

BMLAC Region Relay Squad PHOTO: BMLAC

Mighty haul for trainer

By Tim O’Connor (HRV) A dominant and brilliant training display saw Emma Stewart record eight wins from ten races on the card last Saturday night.

The Cardigan horsewoman set the foundations for another golden Group 1 meeting however, fell just short of equaling her record of nine winners at a single race meeting when she claimed seven of the eight Breeders Crown semi-finals and, took out the Breeders Crown Championship for four-year-old mares with Fiamma.

Stewart is poised to dominate this weekend’s Breeders Crown pacing finals, and perhaps the most exciting stoush will be the one between her unbeaten two-year-old fillies Very Pretty and Draw A Dream.

Very Pretty stretched her unbeaten record to four with an all-the-way victory in the first semi-final for driver Mark Pitt before Draw A Dream extended her’s to six after a dominant display in the second qualifier.

Pitt was full of compliments for the star daughter of American Ideal, who provided him with one of six winners for the evening.

“She’s a lovely filly,” Pitt said.

“Every time she steps out, she seems to get a little bit better.

Even with her racing manners, she seems a lot better.”

Very Pretty zipped home in slashing final quarter of 26.3. *** Draw A Dream upped the pace in the third section of the last mile. With Rickie Alchin’s top filly Lux Aeterna up on her outside, Draw A Dream put the foot down with a third quarter of 26.9 before forging clear in the home straight to win by

David Moran drove Very Pretty (pictured) and Timmy Rictor to victory for trainer Emma Stewart, just two of eight wins recorded on the night.

more than eight metres over stablemate Eureka Jo. “It’s going to be a great race in the final,” Draw A Dream’s driver David Moran said.

Draw A Dream is looking for a rare feature double in her first season of racing after taking out September’s Vicbred Super Series Final. *** Timmy Rictor was brilliant from the front in the first semi-final for the two-year-old colts and geldings, leading and dashing home in a rapid 26.3 last quarter to win by nearly 8m over stablemate Some American.

After dominating both qualifiers, Moran felt his charge was a great chance in this weekend’s Group 1 showdown.

“Obviously barrier draws play a big part with some of these really nice two-year-olds, but I think he definitely is,” Moran said.

“He seems to have all the attributes of a nice horse. He’s got terrific gate speed and he’s got a fair bit of bottom to him, so hopefully luck comes our way.” *** Major Delight produced a brilliant death seat success in her semi-final for three-year-old fillies and will likely start favourite in her bid for back-to-back Breeders Crown titles.

Stablemate Joyful sat parked for the last lap and snuck home for a narrow victory in the division’s other showdown on Saturday night.

The first six horses over the line in each semi-final – as well as the fastest seventh place-getter - now progress to the finals this Saturday.

Four pacing and four trotting features will be held at Melton Entertainment Park this Saturday 25 November.

Draw a Dream with Mark Pitt in the sulky, coasts to the line for another win for trainer Emma Stewart. PHOTOS: STUART MCCORMICK ©

Bacchus Marsh Basketball Association (VJBL) Grading Phase 1 - Round 1 Fantastic to see our teams on the court for the 2024 Championship season!

7 teams recorded a win with 1 draw, remembering the purpose of grading is to sort the VJBL divisions so teams are evenly matched.

Thanks to our coaches and team managers for their efforts in getting the teams on court.

U12.1 Boys Bacchus Marsh (44) def Dandenong 2 (39) U12.2 Boys Melton 2 (23) def by Bacchus Marsh (39) U12.3 Boys Bacchus Marsh (36) def by Geelong United 4 (49) U12.4 Boys Bacchus Marsh (17) def by Surfcoast 3 (48) U12.1 Girls Hawthorn 1 (45) def Bacchus Marsh (25) U12.2 Girls Bellarine 2 (19) def by Bacchus Marsh (26) U12.3 Girls Keilor 5 (12) def Bacchus Marsh (11) U14.1 Boys Bacchus Marsh (38) def by Coburg 1 (75) U14.2 Boys Bacchus Marsh (41) def Hawthorn 4 (39) U14.3 Boys Bacchus Marsh (20) def by Keilor 8 (56) U14.1 Girls Bellarine 1 (30) def Bacchus Marsh (27) U14.2 Girls Bacchus Marsh (24) def Wallan 2 (8) U16.1 Boys Bacchus Marsh (55) def Hawthorn 2 (37) U16.2 Boys Bacchus Marsh (19) def by Bellarine 2 (46) U16.3 Boys Geelong United 8 (55) def Bacchus Marsh (33) U16 Girls Broadmeadows 2 (35) def Bacchus Marsh (32) U18 Boys Bacchus Marsh (82) def Bellarine 1 (44) U18 Girls Bacchus Marsh (22) drew Diamond Valley 2 (22)

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023 Page 31

Page 32 The Moorabool News - 21 November, 2023

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au

&

SUMMERTIME FESTIVAL #1 Fantastic day for the whole family

Sunday 3 Dec 10AM-4PM St Anne’s Vineyards 64 Garrards Ln, Myrniong

$10 public car park & $20 per show car TROPHIES, LIVE MUSIC, MARKET STALLS, WINE & FOOD