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Members from a range of emergency services groups, including the Parwan and Myrniong Fire Brigades, will be in attendance at the Emergency Services Community Expo. PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN
Local fire brigades are holding an ‘Emergency Services Community Expo’ this weekend, with a range of services attending to engage with the Moorabool community. Pentland Group of Fire Brigades are holding the expo on Sunday 10 December at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong – in collaboration with the Myrniong Christmas Market. The Expo will serve as a community event aimed at revitalising relationships and building networks between Emergency Service Organisations, facilitating improved collaboration, and providing opportunities for engaging and educating the community on topics such as Fire Safety, preparation for fire, flood, and storm events, and ‘Can I Can’t I Education’ regarding Fire Restrictions and Total Fire Bans, as well as the potential for recruiting volunteers. Parwan Fire Brigade’s Lieutenant Lisa Cruickshank said
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the event would be a great chance for emergency services to connect with the communities they work for and with. “We have reached out to our fellow Emergency Service Organisations such as Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, State Emergency Service, Life Saving Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria, St John Ambulance, Australian Red Cross, Fire Rescue Victoria, Moorabool Shire Council and Royal Flying Doctors to offer them an opportunity to display vehicles, engage with the community, and distribute agency-specific educational materials,” Lieutenant Cruickshank told the Moorabool News. “We see this as a great opportunity to continue our relationship with our fellow Emergency Service Organisations and the community in which we live and work.” Angus McLean from St Anne’s Winery said it was a
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no-brainer to host the Expo at the winery. “I think it’s good to involve local community with emergency service stakeholders, to know what they do and the services they provide, as well as the extent they go to for the community. This is a great vehicle to do that, being a busy day with lots of people around,” he said. “Given how dry it’s been in late spring other than last week, and the fuel load that’s obviously out there after three cold summers, I think people need to be fairly alert. We’ve had fires in the area already, and we’ve only just entered December. So we’re happy to be a part of making this expo happen, for sure.” The Emergency Services Community Expo will run from 10am to 4pm at 64 Garrards Lane, Myrniong.
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New Sun rises Lost and found
By Lachlan Ellis
But despite Gold Coast raining on Werribee’s parade, Clohesy says he’s focused A Darley Devils Best & Fairest winner has solely on doing the best he can at the Suns. made it to the big league, being picked up “It was difficult to get over that loss with by the Gold Coast Suns in this year’s draft. Werribee at the start, it was a tough loss Sam Clohesy won the Under 17s Seniors and we put so much into this year, but this Best & Fairest for the Darley Football Club is the next chapter of my life. I’m a Sun in 2019, but will now don Gold Coast’s now, I’ve just got to take it in my stride.” red and gold after being taken at Pick 4 in he told the Moorabool News. the AFL’s Rookie Draft. Draft week was tough at first for Mr It’s been a long journey for Mr Clohesy, Clohesy, as he wasn’t taken in the first who’s played for Assumption College and two nights in the regular draft. However, Darley, as well as spending three years the his strong performance in the VFL this Gold Coast Suns Academy – so he’s been season – including winning the Fotheron the club’s radar for a while. gill-Round-Mitchell Medal as the VFL’s This year he played for Werribee’s VFL rising star – helped keep his hopes alive. side, who, coincidentally, were defeated “Obviously having to sit through the by Gold Coast’s VFL team in the Grand National Draft and not hear your name Final. called out, was tough. But I was lucky enough to get picked up in the Rookie Draft which was really exciting. Then I got up here and got straight into it pretty quickly. It was my first big day on the Monday,” he said. “The Fothergill did give me a bit of confidence. I really hadn’t thought much about the Draft before that night really, but once I won that medal it kind of gave me that clear thought that I am good enough to make it. It was really reassuring.” When asked about his time at the Devils Den, Clohesy had nothing but praise for the Moorabool club. “My time with Darley was unbelievable. Being able to play with them while at Assumption was great, the Closters brought me down and I’d stay at their house and play on the Sunday. We had a lot of fun and played some really good footy,” he said. “I don’t have a bad word at all to say about Darley, it’s a great club.” The new Sun is already getting straight into training, with a heavy block of about Clohesy played for the Darley Devils Under 17 Seniors four weeks of intense training side in 2019, winning the Best & Fairest. PHOTO: SUBMITTED planned before Christmas.
Honni, Dwayne and Cooper are over the moon to have Zeus back at home safe and sound. PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN By Lachlan Ellis
Not every lost pet story ends happily, but one local dog who wandered away from home and was gone for nearly a week has been found almost unscathed. Zeus the dog escaped his Myrniong home on the morning of Friday 24 November, and was found in Ballan on the afternoon of Tuesday 28 November – almost five days later. Owner Honni Jane said she and her family were beside themselves with worry while Zeus was missing. “He jumped over about a seven garden sleeper high fence. He normally goes everywhere with my husband or I, but on this particular occasion, we both couldn’t take him, so we locked him up. My husband left, and watching back on our camera footage, we saw he cleared the fence 90 seconds later and started chasing my husband’s ute,” she told the Moorabool News. “We were shattered. Many many tears were shed over the days he was missing. It’s a miracle we got him back…we did nothing but search all day and night for those five days or so. He’s gone down the Western Highway to Ballan…I don’t know how he didn’t get hit by a car.”
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Honni and her sister Sandy took to social media to ask for help finding Zeus, and also put up posters asking for people to send word of any sightings. She said the response from the community, and people’s willingness to help and report sightings of Zeus, had been amazing. “Words can’t describe our gratitude. Thank God he went to Ballan and decided to put his head down there. The community of Ballan and the surrounding suburbs have been incredible. I’m getting emotional even talking about it,” she said. “He’s passed over the reservoir, it’s a small gap on the bridge there…words really aren’t enough to express our gratitude for everyone that looked for him.” In the end, it was Honni’s father-inlaw that found Zeus under a tree near Crossroads Trading on Old Melbourne Road, and a vet said it was incredible Zeus got away with just an injured foot. Plans for a sausage sizzle in Ballan to thank the community for their efforts in helping find Zeus are currently in the works.
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Upgrade to affect coverage Telstra is upgrading a local mobile base station with new 4G and 5G infrastructure, and says the works will require a series of temporary outages or reduction in mobile coverage this week. The Balliang East mobile base station is being upgraded, with the improvements meaning there will be no mobile coverage from the site from Monday 4 December to Friday 8 December. The mobile network won’t be impacted on the weekend of 9 and 10 December, with temporary disruptions during daylight hours on Monday 11 December as integration and call testing are completed. Telstra’s Regional General Manager, Steve Tinker, said crews would only be switching the site off when needed. “There’s never a good time to undertake this sort of work, but once it is completed, it will mean better mobile services for local residents,” Mr Tinker said. “As a company, we heavily invest in improving regional connectivity, and this site is another example of our commitment. Over the past seven years to the end of FY23, Telstra invested $11 billion in our mobile work nationally, with $4 billion of this invested in our regional mobile network.” Telstra mobile customers will receive text messages advising of the works, and landline services, NBN internet services, and mobile coverage from other providers won’t be impacted.
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Any calls to Triple Zero from a Telstra mobile in the area will automatically be delivered to any working mobile network for connection to emergency services while the Balliang East site is off air. Telstra advises Balliang East residents affected by the temporary outage to turn on wi-fi calling, which allows most mobile phones to use the internet to make and receive calls. The infrastructure upgrade, when completed, is set to provide better network connectivity and reduce congestion during peak periods.
Catherine King MP views Saturn from the Friends of Paddock Creek telescope. PHOTO: FRIENDS OF PADDOCK CREEK
By Matt Romania
Fortunately, the clouds cleared so those interested in stargazing could have the opportunity to view planets in the solar system at a recent outdoor event. Over 30 people gathered at Paddock Creek reserve in Gordon for an evening stargazing event, to view the Moon, Saturn, Neptune and various stars and constellations. Friends of Paddock Creek spokesperson Stephen Derrick, said he was happy with
the fantastic view of Saturn during the event, describing it as “bright and crisp and we could clearly see the rings and some of its moons.” “We also had a clear view of Neptune and the two of the stars of the triple star system called Alpha Centauri. One family even brought along their own telescope and practiced setting it up and viewing the sky.” Gordon resident Darren Bellingham is a member of Ballarat Astronomical Society (BAS) and a night sky enthusiast, guided the stargazing event alongside two other representatives of BAS. Mr Derrick said Catherine King MP attended the event, and spoke about the importance of the Paddock Creek Reserve and how good it was to see people making use of the space. “Friends of Paddock Creek are grateful to Minister King who assisted us with a grant through the Stronger Communities Program, to purchase this telescope.” Mr Derrick also acknowledged the funding support provided by Moorabool Shire Council through a grant, that made it possible to engage the services of Ballarat Astronomical Society. “The stargazing events have been popular,” Mr Derrick told the Moorabool News. “Registrations exceeded the capacity limit set to ensure every attendee could practice using a telescope and viewing the sky.” Friends of Paddock Creek is considering holding more stargazing events in conjunction with the Ballarat Astronomical Society, in the future.
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Anthology arrives
Local writing group Moorabool Writers’ Craft unveil their latest published work, Mists of Moorabool. PHOTOS: MOORABOOL WRITERS’ CRAFT
By Matt Romania
Local not-for-profit group, Moorabool Writers’ Craft, recently celebrated the launch of their 2023 anthology, to a packed room. The event showcased the Mists of Moorabool, an anthology incorporating a diverse array of writings by the Moorabool Writers Craft. The book is distinguished by a community singalong song, performed with audience participation, rounding off the event which took place at the Lerderderg Library. “In the midst of uncertainty, when the world was shrouded in the fog of challenges, our group of dedicated writers undertook this remarkable journey,” the anthology’s preface states, defining the collection as more than literary works, the event was celebration of the unyielding spirit of creativity and community. The program included readings by authors from the anthology. “The event went really well. It was a real buzz,” said Vanessa, a contributing
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Operation Curdled
By Alice Dell (3rd Yr LaTrobe Uni)
The biggest traffic operation in the Moorabool Shire’s recent history, ‘Operation Curdled’, has been conducted, with over 2,000 vehicles intercepted over the two days it was active. The highly visible operation was conducted on the Western Highway in Bungaree on Friday 17 November and Saturday 18 November, with the aim of improving community safety and reducing road trauma. Operation Curdled saw police targeting all high-risk driving behaviours and non-compliance, such as speed, impairment, and distracted driving. Police also had a focus on unlicensed driving and unregistered vehicles. A total of 39 infringements were issued over the weekend. There were ten speeding offences, 11 unregistered vehicles, five unsafe vehicles, two unlicensed drivers, two unregistered trailers, two insecure loads, an offence of failure to display P plates and an unaccompanied learner. There were 1876 breath tests and 39 roadside drug tests conducted throughout the operation, catching four drink drivers and
three with drugs in their system. Moorabool Highway Patrol Sergeant, Craig Kelso, says that Operation Curdled was a huge success. “We were surprised with the number of drink drivers detected – it is concerning that we seem to be detecting more drivers over the limit. We need people to completely separate these behaviours – drinking and driving do not mix.” he told the Moorabool News. The operation was conducted with the assistance of the State Highway Patrol as well as members from the Ballarat, Moorabool & Northern Grampians Highway Patrols, Victoria Police’ Heavy Vehicle Unit & Drug and Alcohol Section, the SES, Vic Roads, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Ballarat Police & the WD3 Drone Unit. “We’ll be looking to conduct Operation Curdled again in the future, and we’ll certainly be running several other road policing operations over the remainder of the year,” says Sergeant Craig Kelso. “Motorists should expect to be intercepted and tested, as we’ll be doing everything we can to prevent trauma on our roads.”
anthology author and member of Lunar Dust, which provided the event’s musical backdrop. Vanessa praised the support from Moorabool Libraries and staff in Bacchus Marsh , “they did a great job accommodating us and setting the space up so well for us to use.” Cheryl Rosario, who played a pivotal role in organising both the anthology and the launch event, highlighted the strong turnout from both active and non-active members, deeming it “wonderful.” “I literally needed to kick people out before the library closed, it was very well attended,” Ms Rosario said. The Moorabool Writers’ Craft is a collective of local teachers, librarians, ex-police officers, writers, poets, musicians, and enthusiasts who are drawn to writing and eager to give it a ‘go’. The group convenes monthly at Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh on the third Saturday and runs ‘write-in’ sessions in both Ballan and Bacchus Marsh.
Operation Curdled in action in November. PHOTOS: VICTORIA POLICE
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Lifeline for St Brendan’s By Tina Seirlis
A local primary school site with a question mark hanging over its future has received a thankful and temporary reprieve from uncertainty. During the recent St Brendan’s Primary School end of an era celebration in Dunnstown, a spokesperson representing the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Ltd’s (DOBCEL) announced to attendees that Damascus College would utilise the site across 2024. A formal statement then ensued early last week from the Ballarat-based Catholic secondary school. According to Damascus College Principal Steven Mifsud, the soon-to-be-former Dunnstown primary school will have mixed use by Damascus across the coming year covering a series of learning activities involving all year levels. Uses will include student retreats, exam revision, lectures, staff professional development, and Year 7 reflection days. Mr Mifsud said the site provides an educative, peaceful, and ready-made opportunity that is complimentary to the Damascus bush setting at Mount Clear. “The intimate size and location of the property strengthens our inclusive community where every student is named and known, supporting the cognitive, creative, and spiritual development of Damascus students, with access to the Dunnstown church providing a meaningful faith experience,” he said. The school has committed to exploring opportunities presented by the St Brendan’s site throughout 2024, ahead of a decision being made on a potential long-term arrangement and educational opportunities.
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Solve crime with YOUR camera By Matt Romania
Damascus College Principal Steven Mifsud. PHOTO: DAMASCUS COLLEGE
Tom Sexton, Executive Director of DOBCEL said he was elated that Dunnstown will continue to be a home to Catholic education. “It is the end of an era, but it also marks the beginning of a new one with Damascus College,” he said. Mr Sexton acknowledged the support from generations of local Dunnstown families and the St Brendan’s parish who had enabled the outgoing primary school to prosper for as long as it did. Soon-to-retire St Brendan’s Principal, Inez French, said the decision about the future of the school is exciting and has been well received by the community. “The biggest fear was the site would remain empty and fall into disrepair. “With Damascus using the school, Catholic education will continue in Dunnstown and, it will keep people coming into the town. Some of our past students will be among those using the building. Everyone seems very happy about the decision,” she said.
The rise of home surveillance cameras and smart devices represents a significant shift in how communities can approach security, crime investigation, and law enforcement. “Your footage could help us solve a crime” said Eyewatch Moorabool. Bacchus Marsh Police recently launched a new community collaboration, and they’re seeking information regarding privately owned cameras in the community. By compiling a database of cameras that cover driveways, front yards, streets, and rear laneways, police aim to streamline their investigative processes. This is especially pertinent in areas where public surveillance is limited or non-existent. “CCTV cameras can assist in investigations and ultimately make our community safer,” said Eyewitness Moorabool, also reassuring residents that any camera details are added to a secure Police database. Police are also interested in hearing from you if you have a security doorbell that activates a camera when pressed. Participation in this program requires Bacchus Marsh residents to provide basic information. “All we need is a contact name, address, contact number, camera location and how long the footage is stored.”
This initiative in Bacchus Marsh is a prime example of how technology can be leveraged to foster a safer environment. The use of home surveillance footage in criminal investigations is not new, but the systematic approach to compiling such resources is a forward-thinking strategy. It acknowledges the role that residents play in crime prevention and resolution. Residents interested in aiding this initiative or seeking further information are encouraged to contact the Bacchus Marsh Police Station or, to register a camera, an email can be sent to BACCHUSMARSH-FILESOFFICE-MGR@ police.vic.gov.au As surveillance technology becomes more accessible and sophisticated, partnerships like this could pave the way for a new era in community safety and security.
Bacchus Marsh residents are being encouraged to register their home camera systems and camera activated doorbells. PHOTO: KINDEL MEDIA, PEXELS
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Radiogram to be restored
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Dear Editor, Labor Government burning through Victorian firewood The Victorian Labor government warns firewood supply will face shortages from next year as a consequence of their ban on native timber harvesting. In this year’s State Budget, the government accelerated the closure of the native timber industry from 2030 to 2024. Minister for Agriculture, Ros Spence, has confirmed that commercial firewood licences will expire on 31 December 2023. There are currently no transitional plans for people who rely on firewood for heating and cooking. This is an unsustainable ban which will affect firewood supply. Firewood is the number one supply from community forestry operations. Yet this Government calls for a state-wide ban on native timber harvesting without properly considering the day-to-day impacts on regional and rural communities. In Parliament, I raised this matter with the Minister. Elderly, infirmed and disabled residents cannot collect their own firewood. How are my constituents expected to access firewood supplies for heating and cooking when all community commercial firewood licences end on 31 December this year? I await the Minister’s response. Bev McArthur MP Western Victorian Region
Dear Editor, Re – Ausnet responds to fire concerns – (MN 21 Nov) I thank the Editor and note the above mentioned response from Ausnet. • I find the response evasive to the primary question posed to Ausnet. • Ausnet makes some references to bushfire mitigation measures relevant to distribution lines, my question related to the Western Renewables Link which is a proposed transmission line. • Repeated reference to mitigation rather than avoidance measures- the WRL is not yet built, it is a proposal – I would have thought there is a legal, as well as moral and social obligation to seek avoidance over mitigation of bush fire risk in such a proposal and this is achievable by undergrounding the WRL. Dr Joanna L Lidgett, Myrniong
with a suitable grant funding program discovered soon after. Recently appointed President of the volunteer-run group, John Spain, said the donation occurred shortly before the Furniture History Society Australia grant became available. “Just as a large TV can be seen as a piece of furniture, so too can an old radiogram. So it was a happy coincidence of the Society having a piece of “furniture” to be restored and a grant becoming available for just that purpose,” he said. Mr Spain said the objective of the radiogram project is for the Historical Society to be able to demonstrate a working radiogram in a local exhibition.While the successful grant application has provided the Historical Society with $2400 towards the radiogram’s restoration, according to Mr Spain, costs are expected to exceed this amount. “It is anticipated that the Society will make up the difference, although we welcome donations from the wider community, that would also be appreciated.” The local Historical Society was first established in 1968 by concerned residents keen to prevent the loss of the town’s historical documents, photographs and artefacts. The group is said to have 65 members, with around 20 of those actively volunteering their time each week. “New members are always welcome on the basis they support the The Marshman will be restored with funds from a Furniture History Society AusSociety’s purpose, which is ‘the tralia grant PHOTO: BACCHUS MARSH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY study, collection and preservation of Bacchus Marsh and District’s history, By Tina Seirlis historical places and objects,” Mr Spain said. An antique radiogram with links to local industry is set The Society’s archives are based at the Lerderderg Lito be restored after a grant was secured by a local not for brary in Bacchus Marsh and, are open to the public on profit group. Thursday between 10am and 12 noon, and 1pm to 3pm. The Marshman Music Master Radiogram was originally For more info: https://bmdhs.au or visit Facebook. produced by the Arbee Supply Company Pty Ltd which had sites in Rockbank, Melton and Bacchus Marsh. The Moorabool News Perhaps a technology lost to the ages like so many items Office 15 Haddon Dve, Ballan, 3342 Ph: (03) 5368 1966 that have come and gone over the last century, the radioEmails: news@themooraboolnews.com.au gram was said to have reached the height of its popularisales@themooraboolnews.com.au ty in the post-war era and ahead of television becoming a graphics@themooraboolnews.com.au household utility. During its heyday, the radiogram held Editor Helen Tatchell Graphic Design Ruth Comey pride of place as a piece of household furniture which genPublished by The Ballan News Pty Ltd Printed by Latrobe Valley Express erally comprised a radio receiver, a record turntable, and Published by Helen Tatchell, 15 Haddon Dv, Ballan, 3342 for The a sound amplifier, all packaged neatly within a reasonably Ballan News Pty Ltd, 15 Haddon Drive, Ballan, 3342. Printed by fancy timber cabinet. The brand ‘Marshman’ is said to Latrobe Valley Express. Responsibility for electoral material is stem from the town’s name, hence the local interest. accepted by the editor, Helen Tatchell, of 15 Haddon Drive, Ballan The Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society re3342. ABN 84 115 355 461 ceived the radiogram by way of donation earlier this year,
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Moorabool Council Get active with ShireOne door closes, sports hub Calling all clubs, associations, schools, and community groups – Moorabool Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) for use of the sports grounds at a new ‘Active Sports Hub’. The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held Located at the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reon Wednesday 7 Julyfor 2021 in the Sports Council Chambers, 15 Stead St serve (BMRRR), the EOI process the Active Hub Ballan,user star�ng atto6.00 pm.their interest in usis for potential groups register ing the AFL/cricket oval, cricket/soccer pitch and netball/ tennis courts while the completesorconstruction. For details onHub a�endance to the view the agenda, go to The Active Sports Hub will be serviced by a multi-sport www.moorabool.vic.gov.au community pavilion, which will include meeting rooms for community use. To register your interest, please complete the online survey at moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/bmrrr-eoi. The Expression of Interest survey closes 15 December at 5pm.
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(L-R): Former student/Millbrook resident Sheila White, Tom Sexton from DOBCEL, and former student/Dunnstown resident Leo Murphy. PHOTO: DOBCEL By Tina Seirlis
A local school’s recent end of an era celebration provided past and current students, young and old, the opportunity to get together and reminisce. Dating back to 1868, St Brendan’s Primary School in Dunnstown will sadly close its doors this December due to low enrolment. Bygone student and proud local, Leo Murphy, is the oldest former pupil still living in Dunnstown, and was one of many attendees who turned out to reflect on the important role the school has played within the community. Mr Murphy, a Dunnstown farmer, father of eight, and former President of the Shire of Buninyong, first attended St Brendan’s 86-years ago when he started school aged six, back in 1937. His time at the school continued all the way through to 1943 where he attained his merit
certificate, saying he didn’t mind going to school at all, and was able to “cope fairly well with it.” Mr Murphy was accompanied to the celebration with his brother Ray, and sisters Nelly and Barbara. “There are another five students from my generation who are still living, but didn’t attend,” he said. “The closure of the school has really been there for a fair while, due to the restrictions on development, following the proclaimed water catchment which has happened since the building of Lal Lal Reservoir,” he told the Moorabool News. “There are other planning restrictions too of course, but one of the major ones is being within a water catchment. You can’t subdivide your farm to make a home for one of your children who works on the farm, and they have to find another home. When there are no young families, this has resulted in low enrolment and then you can’t justify the school,” he said. Attending the celebration also provided Mr Murphy the opportunity to catch up with the overall oldest former student, Sheila White from nearby Millbrook, who recently turned 100. “Sheila was in Grade 8 when I first started,” he said. “I didn’t get to know her at school, but I’ve known her since.” Mr Murphy says he has lived in Dunnstown for his entire life to date, and left school at 14 to help on the family farm, mainly growing potatoes. “I still enjoy helping out, when and if required. I have always enjoyed living in Dunnstown. It has been a wonderful community and I have no desire to live anywhere else,” he concluded. After the celebration, a big announcement was made by the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Ltd (DOBCEL), saying Ballarat’s Damascus College will utilise the St Brendan’s site in 2024. “It is positive to see the site still utilised for some form of education and useful purpose,” Mr Murphy said.
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Feedback sought Eyewitness to Port Phillip Grasslands on park OUR THREATENED NATIVE GRASSLANDS: THREE PART SERIES
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Bob Reid presented eyewitness accounts of the grasslands in the early days of the European and sheep invasion of the Port Phillip grasslands. In June 1835 John Batman wrote to Governor Arthur about the Port Phillip land and his ‘treaty’ with local tribal leaders ‘…downs were extending on every side as far as the eye could reach, thickly covered The roots of these natives were a staple of the Aboriginal diet. with grass of the finest description…’ By June 1836 Police Magistrate George PHOTOS: DR JOHN MORGAN Stewart reported that he had recorded 11 staple of Aboriginal diet. The forced adoption of Euroships that made 48 trips between Van Dieman’s Land pean food seriously damaged Aboriginal health. (Zola and Port Phillip. They had landed 26,500 sheep! & Gott 1992, Karen O’Dea 1992) In November 1840 Charles Griffith reported in his diHunting sheep instead of Kangaroos led to conflict ary - ‘…rich grass growing up to our knees which was with the invading pastoralists and their shepherds. the character of a greater part of the plains which we Conflict over sheep and possession of native grasslands traversed on this day. Other parts more adaptable for led to murder in the grasslands (John Montagu August sheep feeding were thinly covered with small herbs 1836). with but little grass - but it is on these herbs that sheep By 1874 William Bacchus (son of Captain Bacchus) chiefly feed…’ warned of the loss of native grasses and herbs – ‘… By March 1841 Charles Griffith and James Moore The practice of grazing the same land throughout the had taken possession of ‘Glenmore’ pastoral run in the year and overstocking has had the effect of repressing Rowsley (Parwan) Valley under pastoral licence. Of and injuring the native herbage, whilst every encourtheir grasslands Charles Griffith observed ‘…The grass- agement has been given to the growth of sedges, ferns, es of this country are very succulent and nourishing rushes, and other plants, which stock will not eat unless or perhaps I should say the Kangaroo grass which is pressed by downright hunger. This practice must be the principal one …There are besides numerous herbs reversed before our grasslands become again anything which horses, cattle and sheep eat with great greedi- like what they once were.’ ness. One in particular which is known by the native The grasslands program celebrated Earth Science name of murnong which has a tuberose root which sup- Week. BacchChat, run by the Moorabool Shire Lerderdplies food to the Aborigines in the spring…’ erg Library staff, also promoted a native grasslands resDestruction of grassland plants, particularly herbs toration project of the Council Trench Reserve Commitwith roots and tubers used for food, had a serious nega- tee of Management, sponsored by a Melbourne Water tive impact on Aboriginal diet. These plants formed the Landcare grant.
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Rogers Reserve in Darley is set for a makeover and Moorabool Shire Council want to hear from you on what improvements are needed. A survey is open on Council’s Engagement Hub website, for residents to provide feedback on the park to inform an upcoming Concept Design Plan to be created by Council. The consultation aims to gather residents’ preferences and needs to help shape the park’s future design, ensuring an improved and revitalised space. The survey can be taken anonymously and, asks respondents questions such as what main activities they take part in when visiting Rogers Reserve, which play space activities they or those they care for enjoy most, and what upgrades they’d most prefer. There is also a 500-word text box for any additional suggestions or comments survey respondents may have for the Reserve. The survey closes at 5pm on Wednesday 13 December. To take part, visit moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/ rogers-reserve.
Sacramental Program 2024
RCIA for Children 2024
The sacramental program for the Parish of Gordon will be available for children in year 4 and above who are baptised Catholic. The program will include reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. All enrolments for involvement in the 2024 sacramental program are due prior to Friday 15th December 2023. Enrolment forms can be collected from St Brigid’s Primary School, St Brigid’s Church, St Patrick’s Primary School and St Patrick’s Church. Payment of $70 is required at the first parent information session.
We are inviting expressions of interest from parents seeking baptism for their children who are 7 years and older and have not yet been baptised. Children baptised in another Christian tradition are welcome to join the Christian initiation process. Where a parent is Catholic, parent(s) will be invited to participate in the RCIA process.
Reconciliation Parent Information Session: 21/02/24 @ 7.00pm • Location: St Brigid’s Primary School, Ballan Celebration of Sacrament: 19/03/24 @ 5.30pm • Location: St Brigid’s Church, Ballan Confirmation Parent Information Session: 21/04/24 @ 7.00pm • Location: St Brigid’s Primary School, Ballan Celebration of Sacrament: 19/05/24 @ 10.30pm • Location: St Brigid’s Church, Ballan Eucharist Parent Information Session: 24/07/24 @ 7.00pm • Location: St Patrick’s Primary School, Gordon Celebration of Sacrament: 18/08/24 @ 10.30pm • Location: St Patrick’s Primary School, Gordon As part of the sacramental program, children and families will be required to attend Dismissal Masses for each Sacrament.
To facilitate this process, all enrolments are required to be submitted prior to Friday 15th December 2023. This will ensure that we can adequately prepare and create a memorable and spiritually enriching ceremony for your child. Enrollment forms can be collected from St Brigid’s Primary School, St Brigid’s Church, St Patrick’s Primary School and St Patrick’s Church. Payment of $100 is required upon submitting enrolment form.
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Lal Lal connects with Council By Lachlan Ellis
Rresident’s in the west of the shire have met with Council, on their home turf of Lal Lal, voicing their concerns and needs for the town. Mayor Cr Ally Munari, West Moorabool Ward Councillor Tom Sullivan, East Moorabool Ward Councillor Moira Berry, and Council’s General Manager Infrastructure Phil Jeffrey, met with the locals on 28 November, with a range of improvements for the town requested. Among the issues listed for mention were the overgrown resident-constructed footpath on Clarendon Road, control of blackberries, gorse, and trees on Crown land, and unsealed roads being poorly graded. Cr Munari thanked the community for attending and raising the issues affecting the town. “It was a good opportunity to have a twoway conversation with them on a range of
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issues,” she said. “As part of that, the community were informed of current and upcoming capital works to roads and footpaths in the area. Concerns were also raised over the condition of roads and heavy vehicle traffic throughout the centre of town, which also prompted discussion over speed limits. Fire prevention and drainage were also topics of discussion,” she told the Moorabool News. Cr Munari said the proposed Lal Lal Small Town Enhancement Program (STEP) was welcomed with Have Your Say now live, and Drop-In Sessions planned to obtain input from the community. “Overall, it was great to meet a number of community members and hear about items that are important to them.” To have your say on the Lal Lal STEP, visit moorabool.engagementhub.com.au/ lal-lal-step.
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Keep an eye out for hoons By Lachlan Ellis
Local police have asked for the public’s assistance in stopping dangerous drivers, with a marked increase in hoon activity in the area. Members at the Ballan Police Station are calling on anyone who can identify hoon vehicles with a vehicle registration number and/or vehicle model, to contact the station on 5368 1303, or Crimestoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000. Leading Senior Constable Nick Wallace said police had Hoon incidents have been increasing in Ballan noticed increased signs of recently, including on the corner of Inglis St and dangerous behaviour on local Jopling St. PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN roads of late. laws of any Australian state, with police “We’ve seen tyre marks in town itself, able to impound, immobilise, or permasuch as on the corner of Inglis and Jopnently confiscate vehicles driven in a ling Street,” he said. dangerous manner. “We’d encourage anyone with CCTV In addition to the seizure or forfeiture or dashcam footage that can identify hoon drivers to contact the Ballan Po- of a vehicle driven by someone found guilty of three hoon-related offences inlice Station. “And if you can hear or see any hoon side three years, the courts can impose a activity, please call Triple Zero at the fine of up to 240 penalty units (in excess time,” he told the Moorabool News. of $28,000) and/or a period of imprisonVictoria has the strictest anti-hoon ment of up to two years.
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Navy blue signs with Cobras By Matt Romania
A new sporting coach is set to bring a wealth of experience to a local club, after clocking up over 140 games with an AFL club. Dennis Armfield is the newly appointed Senior Coach for Bacchus Marsh Football Netball Club and, played 145 games with the Carlton Football Club. Mr Armfield said he aims to infuse his new role with a unique blend of family, community spirit, and the essence of football. “You never take for granted being selected to take control of a football club and their men’s program. But for me, it’s a bit more than just a men’s program,” he told the Moorabool News. “Football is more than just the game that’s played on the oval; the sense of belonging and the sense of connection that it creates for so many people both on and off the field, is paramount,” he said. His perspective places a strong emphasis on the social and communal aspects of the sport, along with the importance of maintaining high standards. “I still bring my AFL professionalism and standards to local football, and I wanted to make sure the level was going to allow me to do that and, allow the players to also enjoy their time as well.” Discussing the multifaceted nature of his
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role, Mr Armfield acknowledged the challenges and opportunities it presents. “It’s a tough job being a local coach. You’re more than just a coach though, you’re a person of many talents. Well, you try to be anyway. It’s a lot bigger job than just the football I believe, especially at the BFNL level,” he said. Emphasising the importance of prioritising people in his coaching philosophy, Mr Armfield said, “We’re people first, we’re family members second, we’re workers third, and we’re local footballers fourth.” “We’ve got a lot to offer the community.”
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Dear Editor, A Grattan Institute Report released recently, highlights the deplorable condition of regional Australian roads, branding them a “dangerous disgrace”. In a huge wake-up call, the report states the government needs to inject an extra $1 billion annually into regional road funding - or we’re headed for further deterioration. The urgency is clear. The Liberals and Nationals demand immediate action from the Allan Labor State Government to ensure safer roads now, responding to a disturbing surge in road fatalities. It is essential to acknowledge and address the impact of poorly maintained roads on the safety of Victorians. The current road toll has exceeded last year’s figures by more than 20 per cent and has already surpassed the total for 2022. We are deeply disturbed by the escalating tragedy unfolding on our roads and stand ready to work alongside both the government and the community to find effective solutions. Addressing road safety requires not only proactive engagement from drivers and the community but also leadership and substantial investment from the government. The Allan Labor State Government needs to conduct a comprehensive review of strategies and collaborate with experts to develop a comprehensive road safety package. A comprehensive road safety plan should encompass a sufficient road maintenance package, but unfortunately this has not been the case with significant and consistent funding cuts to our regional roads by the Allan Labor Government. The Liberals and Nationals proposal to reinstate the Parliamentary Road Safety Committee, rejected by the Labor Government, is another missed opportunity. Historically, it played a global leading role in establishing road safety initiatives, including compulsory seatbelts and drink driving rules. The well-being of all Victorians is at stake, and it is crucial that the government prioritises investment in road infrastructure to prevent further deterioration and to keep Victorians safe. Peter Walsh MP, Leader of The Nationals
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A driver who blew more than three times over the legal limit has told a local court that his lack of familiarity with the area was responsible for him driving the wrong way towards a freeway. Ginger Henry Ford appeared in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday 1 December, entering a guilty plea to a charge of drink driving and failing to obey a road sign. The court heard Mr Ford had been observed driving a white Jeep wagon on 28 August at 9.20 pm turning right onto the Western Freeway off ramp, driving past two no entry signs. “He was intercepted and was required to undergo a preliminary breath test, which indicated the presence of alcohol. He was requested to accompany police to the Bacchus Marsh Police Station for the purposes of an evidentiary breath test. He has a current full licence,” Police Prosecutor Lead-
ing Senior Constable Moroney said. “At 10 pm on Monday 28 August, he provided a sample of his breath that returned a reading of 0.153. A notice of immediate suspension was served, and the vehicle was impounded for a period of 30 days. He stated, ‘I was drinking with my friends at the golf course, I was just driving home’. In relation to going up the no entry, he said ‘I’m sorry, I got confused’,” LSC Moroney told the court. “So, he was actually going up the wrong way to enter the freeway, so he was potentially going to be driving into oncoming traffic?” Magistrate Hugh Radford asked. “It appears that way Your Honour.” LSC Moroney replied. The Magistrate asked Mr Ford to explain himself and what was going on, to which Mr Ford replied, “I was just drink driving”. “Just drink driving? You’re going up the wrong way to enter a highway, potentially into oncoming traffic, and you’re three times the legal limit,” Magistrate Radford said. Mr Ford said he was “trying to get back onto the freeway”. “I didn’t know the area,” he said. “Yes, you probably got confused because you were drunk,” Magistrate Radford replied. Mr Ford received an aggregate fine of $1500 and had his licence suspended without conviction for 15 months.
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SPORT
Sisters are doing it for themselves By Tim O’Connor (HRV)
Myrniong driver Greg Sugars, enjoyed a perfect start to the 2023 Inter Dominion carnival in Queensland last Friday night and his sister-in-law was enjoying some extra opportunities at Melton in his absence last Saturday evening. Sugars is up north with the team of Better Eclipse and Just Believe, who won respective pacing and trotting heats during the opening round of ID23 at Albion Park. Closer to home, wife and trainer Jess Tubbs and her reinswoman sister Amy combined to claim the opening heat of the Gordon Rothacker Memorial Championship with the handy Vee Em Gee Macray. The three-year-old filly made it back-to-back victories with an all-the-way success in the 2240m event, leading easily from gate five before racing clear in closing quarters of 28.2 and 27.7 to beat Illawong Awesome and Corravally Star. “It’s a real treat to get to have a turn while Greg’s on holiday,” Amy, who hadn’t driven a winner since May 19, said. “We deserve it, (Greg’s sister) Kylie and I having a little go. He gets to go up in the sunshine to the Inter Dominion and we stay home in the mud, so we get to have some drives and it’s really good fun.” Vee Em Gee Macray’s win was her seventh at start 22, with prizemoney earnings now up over $60,000. “She’s just been in a lot of really good races. She finishes in the middle, she runs great times, then every now and again she gets an opportunity to really shine. “She felt super happy and so I just went with it. She felt like she knew what she wanted to do, and I said ‘great – I love going fast.’.” *** Andy and Kate Gath combined to claim the second heat with Magnetic Terror, after the five-year-old worked forward from the back row to sit parked, and then crushed
RESULTS – W/E SATURDAY 2 DEC Under 10 Boys Ballan D 9 lost Drummo Dragons 34 Ballan C 20 def Wildcats 19 Under 12 Boys Ballan D 28 lost Drummo Dragons 30 Ballan B 46 lost Celtic Tigers 49 Under 12 Girls Ballan 12 lost Excies Acmy 32 Under 14 Boys Ballan F 27 lost Saints Falcons 28 Ballan E 46 def Phoenix Bears 20 Ballan C 27 lost Wildcats 37 Ballan B 52 def Celtic Tigers 35 Under 14 Girls Ballan E 23 def Sovereign Knights 11 Ballan C 70 def Celtic Tigers 8 Under 16 Boys Ballan F White 32 lost Sovereign Knights 62 Ballan F Blue 38 def Drummo Dragons 37 Ballan D 57 def Wildcats 41 Ballan B 43 lost Saints Raptors 53 Under 16 Girls Ballan 40 def Phoenix Lightning 35 Under 19 Boys Ballan F 23 lost Saints Rollers 46 Ballan D 40 lost Celtic Tigers 53 Ballan B 42 lost Wildcats 52 Under 19 Girls Ballan 23 drew Saints Panthers 23
Bacchus Marsh Basketball Association (VJBL) GRADING PHASE 1 – ROUND 3 For the second week in a row many teams went down, with 3 teams getting the win. Let’s keep working hard Lions! Next week sees crossover games at neutral venues for the final game of grading phase 1. Fixtures will likely be released on Tuesday evening. U12.1 Boys Bacchus Marsh (39) lost Southern Peninsula (46) U12.2 Boys Bacchus Marsh (63) def Wyndham 4 (31) U12.3 Boys Bacchus Marsh (63) def Bellarine 4 (15) U12.4 Boys Keilor 6 (48) def Bacchus Marsh (10) U12.1 Girls Bacchus Marsh (23) lost Keilor 2 (34)
Sisters, Jess (trainer) and Amy Tubbs (driver), combined to score a win with Vee Em Gee Macray. PHOTO: STUART MCCORMICK ©
his opposition by nearly 8m. The $20,000 Gordon Rothacker Memorial Championship Final will be staged at Melton this Saturday, December 9. Later in the night, Bulletproof Boy took his earnings past $500,000 with career win 37 in the D H Steel Free For All. Trainer-driver Scott Ewen sat patiently midfield in the running line before the brilliant eight-year-old produced his customary sprint to wear down leader Outlaw Man in the home straight. Ewen said he had contemplated taking the son of Art Official to Queensland for the Inter Dominion carnival but, was happy to stay in Victoria and allow Bulletproof Boy to “gobble up things here” while his biggest rivals were interstate.
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Melbourne owner John Dorrington loves his harness racing and has raced numerous horses over the years, and on Monday 27 November 27 at Horsham, four year old Always B Miki-Just Look At Me mare Just Miki, was successful in the Stawell Pacing Cup Pace over 1700 metres. Just Miki is trained at Parwan (shortly to be Ballan) by astute Philip Chircop, and driven on the day by James Herbertson. She copped a nasty check at the start when Bayside Victory galloped, resulting in Just Miki settling three back in the moving line. Going forward racing for the bell to park outside the pacemaker for the final circuit, Just Miki showed plenty of determination in the straight to register a half head margin over The Notorious R B G returning a mile rate of 1-58 (last half 58.2 – quarter 28.6). *** At Melton on Wednesday, Gordon trainer Larry Lynch combined with neighbour Darby McGuigan to land the TAB Fasttrack No Metro Wins Sprint with 7Y0 Live Or DieAyr Affair gelding Breathe Easy in a rate of 1-53.6. Enjoying a one/one passage from gate three, Breathe Easy eased three wide on the final bend and just lasted by a nose over Superbon (four wide last lap from the rear). *** At Bendigo, Long Forest trainer Peter Thompson landed the Echo Victoria Pace over 2150 metres with A Rocknroll Dance-Hidden Jewel 5Y0 gelding Duffy Hollow at odds of $26. In what was the drive of the night by Gordon’s Darby McQuigan, Duffy Hollow came away from the markers prior to the home turn as Tupelo Beach trailing the leader gave ground, Duffy Hollow angled back to the sprint lane proving far superior to his rivals, scoring by 1.9 metres over Glenledi Elvis. The mile rate 1-57.3. Duffy Hollow won again at Ballarat on Friday with Jordon Leedham in the sulky.
U12.2 Girls Bacchus Marsh (13) lost Geelong United 3 (22) U12.3 Girls Melbourne 5 (12) def Bacchus Marsh (9) U14.1 Boys Bacchus Marsh (33) lost Broadmeadows 1 (61) U14.2 Boys Bacchus Marsh (42) lost Warrandyte 1 (64) U14.3 Boys Bacchus Marsh (29) lost Melton 3 (39) U14.1 Girls Bacchus Marsh (20) lost Coburg 1 (21) U14.2 Girls Sunbury 3 (20) lost Bacchus Marsh (25) U16.1 Boys Bacchus Marsh (48) lost Westgate 2 (55) U16.2 Boys Broadmeadows 2 (91) def Bacchus Marsh (32) U16.3 Boys Geelong United 7 (71) def Bacchus Marsh (24) U16 Girls Bacchus Marsh (11) lost Surfcoast 1 (56) U18 Boys Bacchus Marsh (56) lost Sunbury 2 (61) U18 Girls Eltham 1 (85) def Bacchus Marsh (18)
Ballan Golf Club RESULTS - W/E SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER Sunday – Stroke – Monthly Medal A GRADE Winner of Medal - Barry Sims 75-12-63. R/up - Stuart Hill 75-11-64. B GRADE Winner - Aggy Germon 86-20-66. R/up - Brian Cran 93-26-67 on c/b from Bill Pickering (13). NTPs - 12th Les Matin, 15th Andrew Carton. Magpies - 14th & 18th Chris Dunn. Balls 4, Cut-off 66 on c/b Aggy Germon, Barry Sims, Stuart Hill, Chris Dunn.
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