Moorabool News November 28

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Tuesday 28 November, 2023

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FOOTY DREAM DEVELOPS A Moorabool teen has taken the next step in fulfilling his goal of becoming a professional footballer, being named in a squad of just 26 young men from across the country.

Seventeen-year-old Sam Lalor, who plays for the Bacchus Marsh Cobras and Greater Western Victoria Rebels, was named in the 2024 AFL National Academy Squad this month, joining elite talents from every state and territory in Australia.

Having played for Vic Country (and co-captained the Under 16s side in 2022) and won the Best & Fairest for Geelong Grammar School’s First XVIII this year, Mr Lalor is excited to see where this next step in his journey takes him.

“It was a pretty exciting and surreal moment, but I’m really grateful for the opportunity I’ve been given. It was a bit of a surprise really, I’ve had a different year with school footy and a couple of injuries…I think I set myself up pretty well, but it was still a surprise to make a team like that,” he told the Moorabool News.

“People have been really supportive, everyone at the Cobras have been awesome and super supportive.”

The AFL National Academy Squad players will take part in a training camp in December, before spending a week with an AFL club and playing two practice games.

While Mr Lalor isn’t sure who those two games will be against, last year the squad played against a VFL side and a SANFL side.

The dream of course is to play in the AFL, and despite his achievements so far, Lalor is staying grounded.

“The plan is hopefully to get myself on a list by the end of next year…there’s still a long way to go and a lot of work to be done, but that’s the end goal.” he said.

AFL National Academy Manager and former Collingwood player Tarkyn Lockyer congratulated all those who made the Boys and Girls AFL National Academy Squads.

“Being part of the AFL National Academy is a fantastic achievement. All players selected in the Boys and Girls squads have demonstrated outstanding football ability and a determination to advance further in their football journey,” Mr Lockyer said.

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New fund for small towns

By Lachlan Ellis Residents of towns with smaller populations often feel neglected in terms of government funding, but a new funding stream has been announced just for them.

The first round of the Tiny Towns Fund was announced last week, with the fund opening for applications on Monday 27 November.

Open to projects in communities with a population of 5,000 or less, the Tiny Towns Fund aims to bridge gaps in community infrastructure and facilities in Victoria’s smaller communities, build community pride, and enhance quality of life.

Member for Eureka Michaela Settle, who is also the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development, said the Tiny Towns Fund was an exciting opportunity for groups in Moorabool Shire to get their fantastic ideas funded.

“The grant round is open until the end of February, but it is an ongoing program. We expect it to roll out over the next few years, so get onto it now but also think into the future. Why I’m so excited about this project is it’s really about the smaller communities, and often those communities find it harder to tap into grants and government funding,” Ms Settle told the Moorabool News.

“This is an opportunity for those smaller townships to come up with some great ideas to make what are gorgeous places, even bet-

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ter places to live. The sorts of things we can look at are anything from historicals through to walking tracks…it’s really about strengthening communities.”

The grants on offer are between $5,000 and $50,000, with applicants require to make a co-contribution towards the proposed project budget.

“Community groups can do it in combination with their local council, which would require a contribution from the local council, or they can do it if they’re an incorporated group themselves, but there is still a requirement for co-contribution,” Ms Settle explained.

“If it’s a rural council, which Moorabool Shire Council is, then there’s a 25 per cent co-contribution. If it’s a community group, it’s the same, however, 10 per cent of that can be in-kind.

“We’re aware that sometimes it can be daunting to apply for grants and so forth, so people can either contact my office on 5331 7722 for a bit of information, or we can help them to get in touch with Regional Development Victoria, and they’ll be there to talk people through the projects and how best to apply.”

More information on the Tiny Towns Fund can also be found on Regional Development Victoria’s website at www.rdv.vic.gov.au/ grants-and-programs/tiny-towns-fund.

Victorian Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney (centre) announced the first round of the Tiny Towns Fund in Talbot last Thursday. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

The woman behind the title

Moorabool Mayor, Cr Ally Munari PHOTO: TMN

By Tina Seirlis With females outnumbering males in Moorabool across every census since 2001, it seems only fitting, if not highly overdue, that a female Shire Councillor has finally taken the leadership reins.

Breaking a 15-year female mayoral drought, Councillor Ally Munari recently earned the role of Mayor for the next 12-months, securing the majority vote at the Statutory Meeting of Council on 8 November. Her win follows on from a successful year as Deputy Mayor.

Originally elected to the Woodlands Ward in 2020, Cr Munari had already long since demonstrated a commitment to community, through volunteer roles at Wallace & District Kindergarten, Gordon Primary School, Gordon Community Fair, and the Gordon & Surrounds Country Women’s Association.

“When I moved to Gordon 20 years ago, I got heavily involved in local charitable organisations and committees in the area.

Having children in local kinders (sic) and schools naturally encourages you to get involved and in turn you are able to meet wonderful like-minded people,” she said.

Reflecting on the path towards local government, she said running for Council was just the next step in helping the wider community.

“I felt passionate about doing more for my region, and I felt this was the next step to achieving that.”

It may also come as no surprise that Cr Munari chose the diverse farming food bowl that is Moorabool Shire as her home two decades ago, inspired by a carefree childhood spent in Clyde North on a large vegetable farm. Cr Munari said she had always dreamed of a similar setting for her children.

“As marriage does take you in different directions, we ended up settling on our own beautiful farm in Gordon. For the last 20 years this has been my home and I truly wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

Although now focused on sheep farming and her Mayoral role representing the community, Cr Munari’s previous professional experience includes working in media at Network Seven, followed by a decade spent with a company that produced voiceovers for radio and television commercials. Further easing into rural life and seeking more time with family, Cr Munari said they pulled back from their jobs and took up the challenge of running their own small businesses.

“This gave my wife and I the ultimate freedom to choose our own work hours and nurture quality family time.”

Prior to Cr Munari, previous female Moorabool Shire Mayors have included, Ms Dianne McAuliffe, 2006-2008, Ms Marg Card (dec.) 2000-2002, and inaugural Shire Mayor following council amalgamations, Ms Del Leggat (dec) 1996-1997.

Although Council’s records are incomplete prior to this time, local historian and researcher Ms Margaret Love has confirmed that within the original Shire of Bacchus Marsh, she had held the role of first-ever appointed female councillor in 1973, ahead of becoming the Shire’s first female President in 1976. Ms Love said Del Leggat had similarly held the Shire President role in around 1989-1990.

Ms Love said as well as bringing leadership skills to the role, there was more advice she would like to pass onto Cr Munari.

“It is important you hold fast to the principles you bring to the role of councillor – that of having no hidden agenda, being open and honest, and holding true to your values especially in difficult situations.

Use the challenges and opportunities to grow as a person and never lose sight of the fundamental responsibilities of a local council.”

During the course of the one-year Mayoral term, Cr Munari will receive an allowance of $102,650.

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Call for National Parks Over 50 regional, state, and national environment groups have signed an open letter to the Premier, calling for an immediate end to logging in the west of Victoria, and the legislation of three promised National Parks.

Groups including the Moorabool Environment Group, Australian Conservation Foundation, and Wombat Forestcare signed the open letter, which calls on the State Government to

create three National Parks that were promised in June 2021: the Victoria’s central west; the Wombat-Lerderderg National Park, Mount Buangor National Park, and Pyrenees National Park.

Gayle Osborne, convenor of Wombat Forestcare, said the areas of public land provided critical habitat for over 370 rare and threatened flora and fauna, including Greater Gliders

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“Recently it was discovered that there is a large population of endangered Mountain Skinks in the Wombat Forest, much further west than they were previously known to exist. If we want these creatures to continue to exist in our landscape, we need to halt the timber harvesting and ensure that they are protected forever,” Ms Osborne said.

“Not only are we likely to see some threatened species become locally extinct, but forestry in the west of Victoria is heavily subsidised by the taxpayer. It does not make sense to continue to fund the destruction of the habitat of rare flora, fungi, and fauna.”

The State Government’s announcement to end native forest logging by 1 January 2024 did not include the west of Victoria, where there are approximately 60,000 hectares of public land listed for some form of timber harvesting.

Ms Osborne says the “destructive salvage logging operations” occurring in the Wombat Forest need to come to an end, and the forest must be made part of as National Park as soon as possible.

The State Government has repeatedly denied the VicForest works in the forest are “salvage logging”, with Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas telling the Moorabool News last year that the operation was being done “under strict regulations” and “is not salvage logging, it is removing fallen trees and getting access to improve forest health and resilience, based on cultural practices and backed up by scientific research that supports active management of our forests.”

But Ms Osborne believes vulnerable wildlife in the Wombat Forest remain under threat.

“A Wombat-Lerderderg National Park will help provide a safe haven for all the species in the forest, both threatened and common and we look forward to the Allan government speedily legislating all the promised national parks and creating a legacy for future generations.” she said.

The Wombat Forest also provides critical water supply for many Victorians, with six major rivers rising in the forest, including the Lerderderg, Werribee and Moorabool to the south, and the Loddon, Campaspe and Coliban flowing north.

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Plan before you leave If you and your family wish to leave your property during a bushfire this season, there are now a few places of interest where you can go safely.

During a fire, it is hard to think clearly.

Even if you have a fire plan, it may be difficult to follow when under severe amounts of pressure.

The Victorian Government strongly recommends people leave their property the night before, or morning of an Extreme or Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating day.

But when you leave, where do you go?

The CFA website says that any open-air spaces such as sport ovals or recreational reserves are available to anyone that wishes to leave early.

Such places within Moorabool include: • Ballan Swimming Pool (Mill Park)

• Ballan Racecourse Reserve • Ballan Recreation Reserve • Caledonian Park, Ballan • Bacchus Marsh Racecourse • Mason’s Lane Reserve, Bacchus Marsh • Maddingley Park Keep in mind, these are just a few examples.

The lack of public information on specific locations may cause people to hesitate in their decision to leave early, which is clearly not ideal.

Familiarising yourself with the Fire Danger Rating scale will be extremely beneficial in preparation for fire season.

Although a fire can start on any day, no matter the rating, higher-risk days will often lead to more unpredictable fires that

Get reading this summer

The Big Summer Read is back, and there are some awesome prizes on offer for Moorabool kids, just for reading books.

Running from 1 December 2023 to 31 January 2024, the Big Summer Read invites kids to get reading and record the books that they read over the two-month period on the mobile app Beanstalk.

When reading milestones are reached, kids earn ‘badges’ for their Beanstack profile and increase their chances of winning a prize.

Moorabool Libraries has joined with 47 other public libraries in Victoria to reach the goal of engaging 10,000 children across the state to read this summer.

To help get local kids reading during the Big Summer Read, all Moorabool-based participants who read 10 books who will go into the draw to win two $50 book vouchers, five $20 book vouchers, two $50 movie vouchers, five $20 movie vouchers, or a $200 EFTPOS gift card.

There is also a prize pool for participants across the state, which includes $200 reading vouchers for those aged 0 to 8, $250 reading vouchers for those aged 9 to 12, and $500 reading vouchers for those aged 13 to 18.

You can register for the Big Summer Read through the PLV Beanstack Portal online at plv.beanstack.org/reader365, or by downloading the Beanstack app. When filling in your details, make sure to select “Moorabool Libraries” as your library service.

There will also be launch parties held in Moorabool this week, with the first on Friday 1 December at the Ballan Library from 3.30pm – 4.30 pm, and the second on Saturday 2 December at the Lerderderg Library from 10am – 12pm.

At the launch parties, kids can decorate and personalise their own pencil case, enjoy a light morning tea, and get some help to register for the Big Summer Read if they bring a mobile or tablet device.

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are difficult to control.

Ratings can be found daily on the VicEmergency App. According to the Victorian Government Website, days are rated high risk due to

heat, the dryness of the area, amount of dry vegetation and wind.

“If the fire is unpredictable and uncontrollable, you do not want to be anywhere near it. Leave early.” the site recommends.

Ballan Recreation Reserve is one place available to anyone wishing to leave early this fire season. PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN

‘Naughty’ councillors on notice

By Lachlan Ellis New State Government legislation to improve councillor performance and accountability have been praised by councils, and are set to be introduced next year.

The reforms will give the Minister for Local Government the ability to “suspend or disqualify individual councillors found to have created a risk to health and safety or prevented the council from performing its function”, and introduce new integrity standards and mandatory training for elected representatives, as well as a uniform code of conduct for councillors.

The move comes after almost 30 Victorian councillors resigned this year, as well as the ‘Local Government Culture Project’, which drew over 140 submissions from residents, mayors, councillors, council staff, and peak bodies.

Rural Councils Victoria (RCV), which represents 34 rural local government areas – including Moorabool – said the proposed changes “strike a good balance between encouraging high standards of behaviour,

and providing avenues to deal with poor behaviour”.

“The vast majority of local councillors are decent, hard-working representatives for their communities but a few bad apples who behave in a bullying or outrageous manner are undermining public and the State Government’s confidence in the whole sector,” RCV Chair Cr Mary-Ann Brown said.

“Rural Councils Victoria has held meetings with the Minister to discuss issues such as good governance, training for new councillors and a strong statewide code of conduct for councillors that holds those who bully or otherwise abuse their positions to account.”

The move has also been welcomed by Moorabool Shire Council, with Mayor Cr Ally Munari expressing optimism that the reforms would be beneficial.

“We understand why the State Government has introduced changes, as we need to ensure there is consistency across the board in relation to councillor code of conduct, accountability, and training. Hopefully we’ll see good results relating to this once the legislation is implemented,” she told the Moorabool News.

“It’s important to uphold good governance and ensure Councillors deliver the best outcomes for their communities and it’s important to have guidelines and support in place to attract new candidates to run for Council.”

The State Government will consult with local government in the coming months, and plans to introduce the legislation in the first quarter of 2024.

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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 in each letter received and published letters are at the discretion of the Editor.

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Dear Editor, I am writing regarding the Government proposal to erect wind farms across Victoria and Southern Australia to generate electricity as a replacement for coal and gas powered turbines. The proposal is to link these farms with thousands of kilometres of transmission lines carrying 500Kv of power and feed into the existing distribution lines of towns and cities across the region.

My family, like thousands of other families have lived and worked in this area for almost three centuries and, left their marks on involvement with farms, schools, churches, volunteer organisations, sporting groups etc and although most have now gone, their spirit remains in their descendants, their neighbours and the effect that they had on the creation of the district.

Everything that we do is influenced by our earlier generations, our current families, the environment in which we live or the lessons learned in our own lifetime. This is our spirit, this is our legacy. Once embarking on this renewable energy tack, it will be extremely difficult to turn off. The 80 metre towers that are coming will spread across the region like varicose veins ferrying wind power from the north to the cities and towns who will be 100% reliant on electricity, with gas, firewood and other energies banned.

The United States EPA calculate that wind towers are 20% to 40% effective which makes them 60% to 80% ineffective. Does that mean that the 500Kv transmission lines will carry a 20% load, or will they need to build up to four times more wind towers to make up for the inefficiency of the system?

What legacy and what spirit will the current generation leave for their future generations? Will it be a rusting hulk of foreign made wind and transmission towers, owned overseas, producing 80% inefficient electricity, and subsidised by you and me through increased state taxes and levies?

Once the coal and gas are shut down and every new house is electric only, we will be looking for a substitute system that provides energy at night, on still days and in every other variation of weather and circumstance. Please express your concerns on this ill thought out proposal.

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Moorabool’s youth recognised

By Matt Romania Moorabool Youth Services recently hosted the 2023 Youth Awards to celebrate young people’s achievements and contributions made within the community.

The Youth Awards acknowledge the actions of young people aged between 12 and 25 who live, work or study in Moorabool Shire.

Taking place on Thursday 16 November at Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, there were seven winners across six categories: • The Group Project Award (The Dirty Raiders and Indie School Year 12 Class) recognises a group of young people who have implemented a project either at school or in the community, with the aim of delivering a positive outcome.

• The Inclusion and Diversity Award (Joshua Porter) celebrates a young person who has contributed to creating a welcoming and safe community. This person is dedicated to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diverse voices.

• The Personal Growth Award (Ruby Gorton) recognises a young person who has demonstrated commitment to their own personal growth and has used their actions as

a foundation to help and motivate others by contributing to the community.

• The Creative Arts Award (Sydney Dickinson) recognises a young person’s creativity and talent. This young person has used their passion and creativity skills to inspire others through music, media, dance, or visual art.

• The Volunteer Award (Ellah McLaughlin) recognises a young person who has contributed to the community through volunteering. This person has demonstrated great dedication and commitment to a volunteer program.

• The Influential Adult Award (Allison 'Alli' Grant) recognises an adult that has demonstrated positive influence through their contributions as a volunteer or worker engaging with youth. This person empowers young people to connect with their community.

Cr Ally Munari, Mayor, told The Moorabool News it’s important to recognise the significant contribution our young people make to Moorabool Shire.

“I was delighted to reward this group for the hard work and innovative ways they have helped make Moorabool Shire a great place to live, visit, work and study,” she said.

Cr Munari said she congratulations to all the award winners and nominees.

LEFT: Alli Grant, Sydney Dickinson, Ruby Gorton, Joshua Porter RIGHT: Keith Currie congratulating Ellah McLaughlin

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Should Council purchase historic buildings?

By Tina Seirlis An article (M/News 14 Nov) about the sale of historically significant Manor House has stimulated community interest about the potential for public acquisition and use.

Motivated locals took to social media to suggest Moorabool Council should purchase the majestic home of Captain William Bacchus, one of the original European settlers in Bacchus Marsh.

The property itself is rare within the state of Victoria due to its pre-gold rush origins and, considering the authenticity of the property’s connection to the town’s history and name, some locals have proposed the property could be purchased by Council and utilised as an historical museum and home base for the Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society.

Moorabool Shire Council has not yet re-

sponded to enquiries about whether they would or should, consider buying the property, but did state Manor House is located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ3) and is subject to a Heritage Overlay (HO9). They advised it is important that any prospective purchaser familiarise themselves with the zone and overlay and any requirements within them.

Operating a museum or gallery is considered to be a Section 2 use within the general residential area, and as such a planning permit would be required.

President of Bacchus Marsh Historical Society, John Spain, said the Society’s main priority would be to advocate that such buildings are not lost or compromised by neglect, regardless of ownership.

“It is logical that if the Council was to acquire it for the use of the community and/or Historical Society, it would seem to fit with

the purposes and objectives of the Society,” he said.

“Consideration would need to be given towards other significant factors such as re-

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sponsibility for running costs, ensuring the building was fit for purpose, planning requirements, car parking, volunteer resource, climate control for the protection of historical documents and archives, along with ease of access as a tourist destination.”

Local artists’ collective, B-MAC Gallery President Alison Durham, said they really want and need, a home.

“If we had a dedicated space of any description, we’d make it work. Somewhere that artists can work together and showcase their works,” she said.

“We’d be happy with anything, including the (Manor House) outer buildings as an opportunity.”

Listing agent Steve Creese (Bacchus Marsh Real Estate) recently advised that the 2768 square metre property is expected to sell between $1.74million and $1.8million.

Virtual care helping paramedics arrive faster New Ambulance Victoria data shows paramedics are getting to the most critically ill patients faster in the Grampians Region than they were a year ago.

Grampians Regional and Clinical Operations Director Peter Jenkins said performance improved thanks to more paramedics and people in the community accessing alternative and ‘virtual’ care services.

“July to September saw ambulances across Victoria called to 96,594 Code 1 cases – 2,002 more than a year ago – making it the fourth busiest quarter in our history,” Mr Jenkins said.

“Despite this high demand, ambulances arrived at ‘lights and sirens’ cases on average 23 seconds faster than a year ago and 52 seconds faster than the previous quarter.

“Our dedicated paramedics do an amazing job delivering world-class care, and Victoria has the best cardiac arrest survival rates in Australia.”

From July to September, paramedics across Victoria responded to 66 per cent of Code 1 cases within the state-wide target of 15 minutes – up from 61.7 per cent for the previous three months, and 64.3 per cent a year ago. As a result, the state-wide average response time to Code 1 emergencies dropped to 15 minutes and 12 seconds.

Compared to a year ago, in the Grampians Region, performance has improved in the Moorabool, Hindmarsh, Yarriambiack, Ballarat, Ararat, Golden Plains, Horsham and Hepburn Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Mr Jenkins said more paramedics were safely referring people to the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), which is supporting patients to get the most appropriate care at home and easing pressure on the whole

health system.

“This avoids unnecessary trips to hospital and helps us get back on the road quicker to attend more life-threating emergencies,” Mr Jenkins said.

“Since October 2021, paramedics have referred more than 47,000 patients to the VVED, while a further 2,500 have been referred to the VVED following assessment by our Secondary Triage team.”

Acting Chief Operations Officer Anthony Carlyon thanked the community for helping reduce demand by saving Triple Zero (000) for emergencies and accessing alternative care options for less urgent healthcare.

“There are lots of places to get timely, non-urgent health advice. If it is non-life-threatening, you can connect directly with emergency doctors and nurses at the VVED from anywhere in Victoria, at any time,” Mr Carlyon said.

“Other options also include your local Priority Primary Care Centre, your GP or pharmacist, or Nurse-On-Call on 1300 60 60 24.

“While ambulances are always provided to patients when required, about one in five calls to Triple Zero (000) do not need an emergency ambulance response. Every call that isn’t an emergency puts significant strain on our crews to reach those who need us the most, which is why we’ve tripled the size of our Secondary Triage team.

“As a result, 500 or more cases every day are being safely matched to services that better suit their needs while also avoiding emergency dispatch.”

In the Grampians Region: • Paramedics attended 53.2 per cent of Code 1 patients within 15 minutes In the Hindmarsh LGA – up from 43.8 per cent a year earlier which is the fourth largest improvement in the state.

• Compared to the previous year, response times to Code 1 patients were one minute and nine seconds faster in the Yarriambiack LGA. • In the Horsham LGA, paramedics attended 79.5 per cent of Code 1 patients within 15 minutes – the second-best result in the state.

• In the Ballarat LGA, paramedics attended 79.4 per cent of Code 1 patients within 15 minutes – the third best result in the state. Response times to Code 1 cases were 18 seconds faster compared to a year ago.

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Reserve keeps getting better

By Lachlan Ellis New cricket and football facilities were officially opened last Tuesday, thanks to more than a quarter of a million dollars invested by the State Government, Council, and Cricket Victoria.

Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Munari joined Member for Eureka Michaela Settle, Cr Moira Berry, and members of the Ballan Cricket Club, Ballan Recreation Reserve Committee of Management, and AFL Central Goldfields last week, to celebrate the $266,000 project’s completion.

The project includes three cricket lanes (two club lanes and a public lane) with fully enclosed nets and the installation of football safety nets behind the north end goals, to stop footballs going on the road and into neighbouring properties.

“This is a great addition to Ballan Recreation Reserve, which is still celebrating the opening of their $4 million new pavilion,” Cr Munari said.

“The cricket and football clubs, other users and the public had less than ideal facilities here for so long, so it’s so exciting for everyone to have access to these modern, purpose-built facilities.

“We thank the Victorian Government for their investment in the Ballan community

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with the makeover to Ballan Rec Reserve,” she said.

Cricket Club President, David Leach, said the future was looking bright.

“It gives us a safe environment for the juniors. In the past we’ve run the risk of kids getting hit by stray balls, now that it’s a fully enclosed cage we can train them in a lot more safety. Plus obviously having three nets is great, they’re top-class, what we had before was a bit ratty,” he told the Moorabool News.

“We’re buoyant, we realise we’ve got probably the best conditions in the competition at the moment, and we’re trying to utilise everything we can. We’ve got two Under 11 sides and 18 Junior Blasters (ages 4 to 7) have signed up to come on board the end of this month, which is fantastic. The future of the club, we’re hoping, is looking good.”

Mr Leach also gave a big thank you to Council, Michaela Settle, and Cricket Victoria for “stumping up the money” – which he joked was an unintended pun.

Funding for the cricket nets came from Sports and Recreation Victoria ($94,740), Council ($94,749) and Cricket Victoria ($30,000).

The football safety nets were funded by Sports and Recreation Victoria ($21,275) and Council ($21,275).

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Remarkable red rewarded

Angus McLean (middle) and his team after winning the Baird & McGregor Trophy at the Daylesford Wine Show. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

By Alice Dell (3rd Yr Latrobe Uni)

Ballan Cricket Club President David Leach, Cr Moira Berry, Mayor Cr Ally Munari, and Eureka MP Michaela Settle are excited to see the new nets and training facility ready for use. PHOTO: MSC

A local winery has won a prestigious award at one of Victoria’s biggest wine competitions, for Best Shiraz.

St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong was declared the winner, with their ‘Tatalia’ Shiraz, of the Baird & McGregor Trophy at the Daylesford Wine Show on Friday 3 November, wrapping up the month-long judging process.

The Daylesford Wine Show consists of a panel of independent, nationally experienced judges that score wines from “blind” samples.

“Consumers can always hold Australian wine shows in high regard for a non-biased gauge of quality for the wines they purchase,” says St Anne’s Angus McLean.

‘Tatalia’ was up against approximately 50 other wines in the class.

Mr McLean said only one trophy is awarded to the highest gold medal wine for each class of wines, highlighting the

significance of the win.

“If the class is weak and no golds are awarded, there is no trophy,” he says.

Aged in French Oak, the winning medium to full body Shiraz is described to be a beautiful, well-rounded wine.

Even when the wine was young, Mr McLean said his team knew that it was worthy of medals, yet the trophy still came as a surprise.

“To win a trophy is incredible. We knew it was medal bound but didn’t realise it would do that well,” he says.

Mr McLean said an accolade of this level is the “best endorsement quality” they could get, clearly highlighting the performance of their team.

“Teamwork is critical in our business and this most recent trophy is testament that our Viticultural and Oenology teams are performing in optimum synergy,” he said.

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By Alice Dell (3rd Yr LaTrobe Uni) Moorabool Shire Council has recently developed the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour Management Strategy and Preservation Plan.

The Strategy and Plan will ensure the Avenue is conserved and effectively managed, by taking a proactive approach with inspections, exploring additional funding sources, and taking extra pest and disease control measures, among other things.

More than 1,000 people attended the original planting ceremony of the famous landmark, back on 10 August 1918.

According to the official Management Strategy document, Council’s main goal is to guarantee that the sacrifices of soldiers of the Bacchus Marsh District will be commemorated, well into the future.

“It is intended that the original vision for

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the Avenue will be maintained as far as is reasonably practicable.” the document states.

Trees in need of replacement will be propagated from existing ones under this new plan.

Council CEO, Derek Madden, says that the RSL and the Heritage Advisory Committee were all for this development.

“There was a shared understanding around the need for a strategic plan, to ensure that the avenue is maintained into the future, and an appreciation for the work that went into developing the documents and process around the tree replacements,” he told the Moorabool News.

“The Avenue of Honour is a very significant cultural asset in the shire, so careful management and maintenance is vitally important to us and to the community.”

The Preservation Plan will be renewed every five years.

Early education boost

Hawke MP Sam Rae with Yaluk Burron and BADAC staff. PHOTO: OFFICE OF SAM RAE MP

More early childhood education spots are on the way for Ballan families, thanks to a brand-new service funded by the Federal Government.

Set to open its doors soon, the new Yaluk Burron Early Learning Centre is located on the corner of Stead and Steiglitz Streets, operated by the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd. The Federal Government is investing $600,000 into the new service through the Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) limited supply grants program, with the Centre set to provide 100 additional places for the down in a Centre-based Day Centre setting.

This is part of a $16 million investment by the Government to help establish new early childhood education services in regional communities that currently have

limited or no services operating in their area.

Federal MP for the Division of Hawke, Sam Rae, said the new service for Ballan would help take pressure off local families.

“I’ve seen firsthand the challenges faced by families when there aren’t enough early education spots for local kids,” he said.

“This means more parents can get back to work when they want to, and will give our litle ones the opportunities they deserve.”

Once operational, families accessing the new services will be eligible for the recently increased Child Care Subsidy – already making early childhood education more affordable for more than 6,800 families in Hawke.

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Letters to the Editor Writing letters to the Editor

Mr Zammit discussed the opening’s initial phase, indicating his focus on listening to locals, stocking a comprehensive range, and having something for everyone.

“There’s been amazing feedback on all the socials as well as customers that frequent Ballan coming into Bacchus Marsh,” Mr Zammit told the Moorabool News.

“It’s really good to have an option that’s much closer to home for Bacchus Marsh residents,” he said.

The local reception to the new business has been positive, which is now the only independent butcher that operates in Bacchus Marsh.

Mr Zammit and fellow butcher Jay, stressed the importance of not just a high-quality product, but also high-quality customer service.

“Customers can enjoy the same service as well as the same products they enjoy and have become accustomed to in Ballan.”

If you are a first-time visitor and undecided on what to buy, Mr Zammit has a sugShane and Jay in front of local business Bacchus Marsh Local Butcher gestion. which opened its doors this month. PHOTO: MATT ROMANIA/TMN “I’d look at anything from the lamb range.

Or the sausage,” he said.

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By Matt Romania Butcher is the range of sausages, that offer weird and wonThe main street of Bacchus Marsh has an addition that’s derful flavours sometimes. capturing the attention of meat lovers.

“While we are a premium butcher, with a focus on preBacchus Marsh Local Butcher opened for business on mium local products, we do have products of all price Monday 6 November, and has already seen an influx of ranges and for people who are working on a budget.” existing and new customers alike.

Shane invites butcher newcomers alike to visit either of This new venture is an expansion for owner Shane the Ballan or Bacchus Marsh stores.

Zammit of Ballan Local Butcher, who already has an es“If you’re not used to coming to a butcher, pop in and tablished reputation for product quality and customer give some of our products a go.” service.

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, I am writing to express my deep concern over what appears to be, a discriminatory practice by the Victorian Labor Government regarding the provision of school bus services, for children attending Christian schools in Ballarat.

My three children travel from Korobeit to Ballarat for school, relying on a private bus company. Even with the conveyancing allowance, my family is burdened with an annual cost exceeding $10,000. This financial strain is especially glaring when compared to Daniel Andrews’ “It doesn’t matter where you live” scheme, allowing children from Melbourne to travel to Ballarat for a mere $5 a day, and adults paying $7.

The stark contrast becomes evident when considering that, if I lived in Melbourne, my child could travel to school in Ballarat for just $1,000 a year, regardless of the school they attend. Initiating a new school bus service requires schools to apply to the Department of Education, but there’s a significant hurdle – there must be at least 15 eligible students, with 11 attending a government school.

This policy places an unfair burden on families with children attending Christian schools, raising serious questions about the equity of access to education resources. As we grapple with a cost-of-living crisis, families choosing Christian education find themselves facing additional financial strain due to the lack of equitable access to affordable transportation.

I urgently call on the Victorian Labor Government and the Education Department to review this policy, considering the transportation needs of all students, regardless of the type of school they attend. In times of rising living costs, all children, irrespective of their school affiliation, deserve equal access to safe and affordable transportation.

Sandra Attard, Korobeit

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OUR THREATENED NATIVE GRASSLANDS: THREE PART SERIES

Use of fire in managing grasslands

PHOTO: RAQUEL RACLETTE/UNSPLASH

PART II Ben Courtice, a local botanist and professional bush regenerator, spoke about the use of fire in managing grasslands.

People commonly think of grazing and mowing as tools to manage grasses, but native grasslands may be damaged by these. They usually benefit more from fire.

Exactly when to burn is the question: before grasses reach the point of smothering other plants and each other, and of course when it’s safe to do so.

Grassland plants will happily regrow

from the base after fire, and with the big grasses reduced there is bare ground between them, where many smaller native wildflowers and herbs thrive.

Bare ground may seem at risk of erosion, but typically a “biological soil crust” layer of mosses, liverworts and lichens establishes and holds the soil together.

Attached photos show the same patch of grassland just after an autumn burn, and six months later.

Next week – Part III ‘Eyewitness to Port Phillip Grasslands’

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Harvester safety reminder

By Alice Dell (3rd Yr Latrobe Uni) The CFA wants to remind farmers of harvester safety precautions in the lead up to warmer and drier conditions.

Hot, dry conditions and high fuel loads aren’t an ideal pairing. Because of this, agricultural events for this year will begin sooner with an elevated risk of fire ignition and spread.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan wants to remind farmers, once again, to take extra caution this harvest season.

“We are entering a more standard summer fire season this year, so we know there will be a large amount of dry fine fuel ready to burn as the vegetation continues to dry out,” CO Heffernan said.

Each year, the CFA encounters a large number of fires igniting from farm machinery in Victoria. Volunteers responded to 41 between July 1 2022 and June 30 2023.

“Many of our volunteers are farmers themselves so we understand the pressure that harvesting related fires pose to them and the community in regard to both their safety and profits.” CO Heffernan said.

Awareness is the key to avoiding harvester fires and it is highly recommended that farmers clean down and inspect equipment thor-

oughly before each use.

Even the smallest of fires spread extremely quickly to nearby paddocks, so a proactive approach to safety is vital.

CO Heffernan also recommends that farmers check machinery for faults and mechanical defects, grass build-up and hot bearings, making this a part of their routine.

The most common cause of harvester fires is material collecting on hot engine components in the manifold, exhaust and turbocharger.

“Where possible, take regular breaks when operating machinery so it doesn’t get too hot and have adequate firefighting resources available in paddocks where you are conducting harvesting. We also strongly recommend you avoid driving vehicles and motorbikes through dry grass as the hot exhaust system is a major fire risk,” he says.

Farmers are reminded that harvesting, grinding, welding, slashing or mowing in hot, windy conditions can cause harm in a matter of minutes. More information can be found on the CFA website.

“Being fire safe on your farm should be part of any fire plan you have,” CO Heffernan says.

More information can be found on the CFA website.

The CFA encounters many fires igniting from farm machinery in Victoria every year, with 41 responded to between July 1 2022 and June 30 2023. PHOTO: CFA

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Ballan Cricket Club Under 11

Ballan White 9/44 lost Mt Clear 4/84 Ballan Blues 12/49 v NSCC 6/71 Under 15 (Round 5 Day 1) Ballan 121 lost Mt Clear Blue 190 Batting - Sarah Burton 21, Jackson Letcher 11, Eamon Grigg 10 n.o, James Bayard 5 n.o Bowling - Eddie Bayard 4/18 off 6 Overs, Sarah Burton 3/13 off 6 Overs, Jai Singh 1/6 off 3 Overs, Clover McIlwaine 1/21 off 7 Overs, Tyler Bruning 1/18 off 3 Overs Beginning Day 2 bowling, the team were challenged to bowl the opposition out. With six wickets to get, the team got to work. Clover McIlwaine and Sarah Burton bowled the opening spell in tandem, keeping things very tidy and restricting the opposition’s scoring.

Eddie Bayard entered the attack bowling beautiful line and length targeting the stumps to pick up two quick wickets in his first over of the day before going on to get his career best figures of 4 for 18. Jai Singh was super economical, and Eamon Grigg continues to improve and gain confidence in his bowling only going for five runs off his three overs this week. The team were very happy to bowl

Mt Clear out with three overs to spare and only allow them to add 68 runs to last week’s total.

When we resumed batting, the batters were encouraged to make use of their time at the crease, learn from Day 1 and implement what we had trained specifically for during the week. It was very pleasing to see our training pay off as we added close to 50 runs to our total.

Under 17 (Day 1) Brown Hill/Ballan 139 Creswick 1/14 First XI (BCA 2nd Grade) Ballan 79 defeated by East Ballarat 8/82 Batting - J Jarvis 22, M Kennedy 14 Bowling - K Heafield 8-1-28-3, L Snaith 6.3-117-2, R Lister 3-0-3-2 Second XI (BCA 5th Grade) Ballan 8/220 defeated by Ballarat Redan 8/221 Batting - P Singh 60, J Singh 35, M Phillips 28 Bowling - A McIlwaine 4-1-10-1, J Wernicke 4-1-14-1, P Singh 5.4-1-28-1, D Leach 7-2-30-1, M Vallance 4-1-21-1, M Burton 2-0-11-1, M Shugg 3-0-24-1, A Britt 3-0-30-1

TOP: Josh Singh, with a great score of 35, glances to fine leg.

Above: Angus Britt celebrates taking a wicket, with Max Burton.

PHOTO: CHRIS THOM

Lions concede bragging rights

By Todd Whelan A middle order collapse saw the Lions fall agonisingly short against cross town rivals Bacchus Marsh at the weekend in their inaugural BCA local derby at Darley Park.

Chasing a presumed low total of just 110, the Lions looked to be comfortable in their endeavours at 4/77 before three wickets in quick time had them reeling at 7/77, requiring a further 34 runs for victory.

Just four Lions batsmen could make it to double figures, in what was becoming an arduous run chase for unofficial bragging rights as in form stroke maker Drew Locke 13 (26) was left stranded seven runs shy of victory.

When Lachie Herring (19) chopped on to his stumps and Madushanka Ekanayake was bowled next ball the balance of the run chase had flipped on its head.

While the Lions held slight favouritism to win the game at 8/104, they were unable to make any further inroads,

losing their last two wickets without adding to the total. Fair to say, opportunity lost in the race for all-important Premiership points. Honours with the Bulls in chapter one of many more exciting derbies to come.

With little time for the Lions to process and review Saturday’s loss, a similar scenario with the bat unfolded in Sunday’s round seven meeting with East Ballarat. A one-day fixture would decide the event as the Lions’ woes with the bat continued.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat the Lions looked to be on target posting a credible score at 3/63. When that became 7/67 a short time later it was seemingly a case of déjà vu for the Lions, just 24 hours on.

A vulnerable 102 is all the Lions could muster after being bowled out in the 41st over.

In reply East Ballarat endured their own problems with the bat to be 6/78 as opening duo Ekanayake (2/25) and Longhurst (3/19) flew the Lions flag with the aid of Hasi Wickramasinghe (3/31) to keep the hosts in it, before East Ballarat found a way to reach the target nine wickets down.

PHOTO: TIM SAULTRY / SPORTINGHERALD.COM.AU

The Lions have lost their last three games on the trot, all at home, and will look to bounce back ahead of their round eight meeting on Saturday at Darley Park against fifth placed Mt Clear.

The Lions find themselves sixth on the BCA table level on points with competition newcomers Bacchus Marsh (7th).

BCA First Grade - Round 6 Bacchus Marsh 110 & 0/26, Overs 52 &11.

M.Ekanayake 5/24, C.Sattambi 3/20.

Darley 104, Overs 47.4. L.Herring 19, B.Barnes 17.

Darley lost by six runs.

BCA First Grade - Round 7 Darley 102, Overs 40.3. B.Longhurst 17.

East Ballarat 9/103, Overs 36.2. B.Longhurst 3/19, H.Wickramasinghe 3/31.

Darley lost by one wicket.

BCA Second Grade - Round 6 Darley 8/303, Overs 80. E.Thewma 93, J.Murphy 50.

Naps-Sebastopol 181, Overs 71.2.

Da.Hynes 3/33, M.Seager 3/41.

Darley won by 122 runs.

BCA Second Grade - Round 7 Darley 122, Overs 39.4. A.Pickett 46, A.Morton 34.

Coronet City 3/130, Overs 17. A.Pickett 1/22, J.Oorloff 1/22.

Darley lost by seven wickets.

BCA Third Grade - Round 7 Darley 168, Overs 39.2. S.Sanders 68, J.Higgins 22.

East Ballarat 3/171, Overs 39.

Darley lost by seven wickets.

BCA Fourth Grade - Round 7 Darley 8/188, Overs 40. T.Gallagher 67, S.Ward 49.

Wendouree 6/115, Overs 40. T.Kilmartin 1/10, L.Amor 1/17.

Darley won by 73 runs.

BCA Fifth Grade - Round 7 Darley 90, Overs 36.

Lucas 0/92, Overs 11.

Darley lost by 10 wickets.

Bacchus Marsh Basketball Association (VJBL) GRADING PHASE 1 - GAME 2 Overall, A disappointing night from a results perspective with only 3 teams recording a win, 2 of those by 1 point. Let’s keep working hard everyone!

U12.1 Boys Kilsyth 2 (57) def Bacchus Marsh (37) U12.2 Boys Bacchus Marsh (18) lost Diamond Valley 4 (59) U12.3 Boys Wyndham 5 (31) def Bacchus Marsh (22) U12.4 Boys Bacchus Marsh (25) def Sunbury 3 (24) U12.1 Girls Bacchus Marsh (22) lost Pakenham 1 (63) U12.2 Girls Macedon Ranges 1 (31) def Bacchus Marsh (9) U12.3 Girls Bacchus Marsh (8) lost Darebin 2 (25) U14.1 Boys Eltham 2 (45) def Bacchus Marsh (24) U14.2 Boys Ballarat 2 (88) def Bacchus Marsh (25) U14.3 Boys Altona 5 (45) lost Bacchus Marsh (46) U14.1 Girls Bacchus Marsh (27) lost Keilor 2 (29) U14.2 Girls Bacchus Marsh (11) lost Darebin 2 (28) U16.1 Boys Surfcoast 1 (35) lost Bacchus Marsh (62) U16.2 Boys Altona 2 (72) def Bacchus Marsh (34) U16.3 Boys Bacchus Marsh (36) lost Sunbury 4 (56) U16 Girls Sunbury 1 (54) def Bacchus Marsh (9) U18 Boys Melton 1 (48) def Bacchus Marsh (40) U18 Girls Bacchus Marsh (29) lost Eltham 2 (59)

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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Little Aths returned to its regular Saturday morning competition after the Region Relays last week. Athletes were greeted with a tail wind and took advantage, recording some quick times.

Five new Centre records were set during the morning’s competition. In the Under 17s, Sam White broke three records; the 800 metres, 110m hurdles and the 100 metres, while teammate Emma Stewart claimed the Under 17 800 metres record. Anni Clarke has been rewarded for her training efforts, increasing her own Under 11 Discus record, with a new distance and big PB of 24.21 metres.

Athletes are continuing to improve at a vast rate, with a whopping 485 PBs recorded for the meet. Darley Bakehouse PB Stars of the Week were awarded to Isabella Tiri-

Ballan Brumbies Basketball RESULTS – W/E SATURDAY 25TH NOV Under 10 Boys Ballan D 13 lost Saints Hornets 30 Under 12 Boys Ballan G 30 def Saints Cavaliers 17 Ballan B 20 lost Excies Acmy 24 Ballan D 22 lost Celtic Tigers 29 Under 12 Girls Ballan 8 lost Drummo Dragons 22 Under 14 Boys Ballan F 29 def Drummo Dragons 22 Ballan E 62 def Phoenix Wolves 31 Ballan C 21 lost Phoenix Bullets 41 Ballan B 36 lost Celtic Tigers 59 Under 14 Girls Ballan E 16 def Drummo Dragons 2 Ballan C 33 def Drummo Dragons 17 Under 16 Boys Ballan F Blue 33 def Phoenix Cardinals 28 Ballan B 47 lost Ararat Redbacks 59 Under 16 Girls Ballan 25 lost Phoenix Lightning 32 Under 19 Boys Ballan D 24 lost Wildcats 58 Ballan B 35 lost Phoenix Raptors 41 Under 19 Girls Ballan 33 drew Phoenix Fire 33

cola, Anni Clarke, Liam Way and Eni Olaitan after recording PBs in all their events. Bacchus Marsh Domino’s Pizza awards were presented to Rachael Baker and Evie Taylor.

During the week Little Athletics Victoria released progressions for the State Relay Championships to be held at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday 16 December.

BMLAC will be represented by the following 13 teams - Mixed 4x100m Under 09, Girls 4x100m Under 10, Girls 4x200m Under 10, Girls Medley Under 10, Girls 4x100m Under 11, Girls 4x200m Under 11, Girls Medley Under 11, Mixed 4x100m Under 11, Mixed 4x100m Under 14, Mixed 4x200m Under 14, Boys 4x100m Under 15, Boys 4x200m Under 15, Boys Medley Under 17.

This Saturday’s BMLAC meet will be program 3 and Eagles Club are on set-up duty at 7.30am at Masons Lane.

Anni Clarke setting a new Under 10 Discus record PHOTO: BMLAC

More delight after major triumph

By Tim O’Connor (HRV) Major Delight once again showed her greatness with an outstanding performance to defend her Breeders Crown title at Melton last Saturday night.

The star daughter of Bettors Delight completed a clean sweep of the pacing finals for trainer Emma Stewart, when she sat parked to stablemate Joyful and charged clear of her in the home straight to win the showdown for three-year-old fillies.

Mark Pitt has been the horse’s driver throughout her 19 career starts and struggled to add any more superlatives to the Major Delight conversation.

“She ticks all the boxes, and I can’t praise her any more than what she’s been praised,” Pitt said.

“She can be very tricky and very unpredictable with the way she races, but she raced super tonight and when it was time to go, she meant business.

“I just think the better horses she races, the better she will race herself too.

I can’t wait for her to come back and bring on the next season with her.”

Major Delight has drawn comparisons to Ladies In Red for her amazing

two and three-year-old seasons, and actually has a better career record than the millionaire mare after their back-toback Breeders Crown triumphs.

Owner-breeder Peter Gleeson’s pacer has now won 16 races, four Group 1s and almost $600,000 in prizemoney as she heads for a well-earned break.

Mark Pitt ticks another winning box with Major Delight, for trainer Emma Stewart.

PHOTO: STUART MCCORMICK ©

Breeders Crown night of nights

By Tim O’Connor (HRV) Very Pretty overcame a flat tyre in the home straight to extend her unbeaten record to five starts with success in the Pebble Beach Breeders Crown final for two-year-old fillies at Melton last Saturday night.

Pitt went straight to the front with the daughter of American Ideal and she never looked in any danger until Lux Aeterna clipped her wheel approaching the home straight. But, despite the blowout, Very Pretty had enough of a margin on her rivals and coasted home to score by over 4m.

“She was super, especially with that fast 43 (second) lead time. It can take a lot out of these babies, but she showed us how good she is,” Pitt said. *** New South Wales reinsman Luke McCarthy made a flying visit to Victoria and teamed up with Perfect Class to win the Woodlands Stud ‘Lather Up’ Breeders Crown final for threeyear-old colts and geldings.

An early mistake from favourite and stablemate Oliver Dan prompted some fireworks, with four different leaders inside the formative stages of the race. Perfect Class proved the last of those and from there was never headed on his way to victory over fellow peg-line runners Final Collect and Little Louie. ***

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A flat tyre couldn’t stop Very Pretty scoring the win with David Moran in the sulky last Saturday night at Melton.

PHOTO: STUART MCCORMICK ©

David Moran and Timmy Rictor kick-started the Stewart-trained Quaddie when they found the front and sizzled home in a 55.2sec last half to beat Some American and The Bigboss.

The result completed a flawless IRT Breeders Crown series for two-year-old colts and geldings, with the son of Modern Art winning his heat, semi-final and final throughout November.

RESULTS - W/E SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Nick Wallace (22) 42 points R/up - Hugh Miller (17) 38 points.

Magpie - 14th Frank Raffaele.

NTPs - 12th Kev Lockman, 15th Frank Raffaele.

Sunday – Stableford A GRADE Winner - Barry Sims (12) 36 points on c/b R/Up -Damian Toohey (8).

B GRADE Winner - Bill Pickering (15) 42 points R/up - Athol Love (24) 39 points.

NTPs - 12th Aggy Germon, 15th Peter Clifford.

Magpies - 14th Hugh Miller, 18th Rob Ross.

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