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STEMM women unite for climate
100 women with STEMM backgrounds from around the world, came together in a trip to Antarctica last November, all with a goal of making the world a better place. PHOTO: SUBMITTED By Lachlan Ellis
One hundred female scientists from around the world – including two Moorabool residents – returned from a trip aboard ‘The Island Sky’ in November, which took them on an Antarctic expedition. Bioinformatician Marina Alexander, who lives just north of Ballan, and venture analyst Dominique Wisniewski from Bacchus Marsh, were two of the 100 women with a background in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) who took part in the latest Homeward Bound trip, voyaging for three weeks. Despite the seasickness that comes with being on a ship taking on swells of up to eight metres, Dr Alexander said she’d do it all again, without a doubt.
“We’re looking to do more sustainable type work, and the trip I went on with the Homeward Bound cohort has developed a lot of collaborations and networks for improving the sustainability of our technology and how we develop it,” she told the Moorabool News. “We had to go from Argentina, which was the closest access to the peninsula, where you can see the most wildlife. It’s challenging to go from Australia because you end up with a lot of thick ice. Flying over there took a couple of days, we then spent three days developing our values and working out a way we could all live comfortably on the ship for three weeks. We were on the ship for 21 days… we crossed the Drake Passage, which is a really high wind, high swell area.”
First setting sail in 2016, Homeward Bound is a global initiative supporting women and non-binary people from diverse cultures with a background in STEMM, who all have the goal of making the world a better place, with a more sustainable future. Some of Dr Alexander’s fellow passengers on The Island Sky included Slovakian Michaela Musilova, an analogue astronaut who measures the effect of extreme environments on humans, and Jordanian Maya Beano, who works to make pharmaceutical goods cheaper and more accessible for countries in North Africa. Dr Alexander said that taking in the majesty of Antarctica was a humbling experience.
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STEMM women unite for climate
ABOVE: Marina and the rest of the 100 strong group, prepare to embark. BELOW: The Island Sky took 100 women with STEMM backgrounds to Antarctica last November.
ABOVE: Some of the stunning scenery on the trip left Marina acutely aware of the need to take drastic and immediate action to preserve it. BELOW: The wildlife in the Antarctic is diverse, with over 1100 known species. PHOTOS: SUBMITTED
Cover story continued... “Bathing in the natural beauty of Antarctica made us acutely aware that the earth is our only home, and we need to take dramatic and immediate action to preserve it for human habitation,” she said. “That 1100 known species, lichens, moss, elephant seals and purposing penguins can collaborate so well is awe-inspiring. It’s also our planet’s air conditioner. The ice reflects the sun’s energy back into space and seasonal changes drive ocean oxygen, nutrients and energy feeding our marine life and driving weather patterns around
the globe. The cold water also acts as a carbon sink.” Seeing the continent firsthand made learning about the impacts of global warming on Antarctica difficult – scientists at America’s Palmer Station base told the Homeward Bound women that krill has dropped there since the 1970s, impacting whales, seals, penguins, seabirds, and fish. A so-called “calving” of the glaciers was also witnessed during one of the group’s landings, with Dr Alexander telling the Moorabool News about hearing “the thunder of the ice falling above the chattering penguins”.
Dr Alexander thanked locals for helping make the trip possible, as well as the fulltime staff at Homeward Bound who work through the year to ensure everyone gets there on time. “I couldn’t have made it to Antarctica without the generous support of the Moorabool, Ballarat and Hepburn communities. We hosted a successful Harvest Festival on our property Bolwarrah Gar-
dens just north of Ballan and look forward to hosting more fundraising events into the future,” she said. As for her future endeavours in science, Dr Alexander says she is hoping to mentor a younger scientist who is “passionate about preventing the spread of avian flu through fur seals in the sub-Antarctic regions such as Tasmania, the Falklands, and South Georgia Island”.
Recreation centre welcomes community
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Moorabool Shire Council is welcoming residents to visit a newly-completed stadium this weekend, with activities on for both adults and kids. Community members are invited to take part in a Community Open Day celebration at the $17 million Moorabool Aquatic Recreation Centre (MARC) indoor stadium in Maddingley, the biggest facility of its kind in the shire. Attendees can expect an array of free activities including adult and child-friendly Strength and Stretch classes, children’s disco and various ball sport demon-
strations. A sausage sizzle will be provided with a gold coin donation to the Belgravia Foundation, which aims to reduce participation barriers in sport and recreation. Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Ally Munari said it was fantastic to be able to welcome Moorabool residents to see and enjoy the new facility. “We are thrilled to open the doors of the MARC stadium to the community and showcase the state-of-the-art facilities; it’s not just a stadium, but a hub for fitness, fun and community en-
gagement,” she said. Council has a three-year partnership with stadium operators, Belgravia Leisure, which will be responsible for the dayto-day operations of the centre’s four indoor highball courts, two multi-program spaces and function room with kitchenette. The community open day will be held on Saturday 20 January from 10am–1pm at the stadium located at 23A Taverner Street, Bacchus Marsh – right near Maddingley Park. For more information on the MARC stadium, please visit marcmoorabool.com.au.
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ban area now has almost 25,000 residents according to the 2021 census, and will certainly have many more particularly with the strong growth in Maddingley. Ms Tudball says backing MooraPool’s campaign is simple. “It’s as easy as jumping on and signing the petition, and just getting behind our social media. We’ve got a Facebook page and an Instagram page, where you’ll hear updates about the campaign and the community group. We have links to the petition there too,” she said.
“We’re still sort of finalising the ins and outs, but we’re hoping to get on the land where the pool is proposed to perhaps have a barbeque or something, to formally announce the group and the petition, so hopefully we can get some people down there and some media across what we’re asking for as well.” The group is also planning to meet up this Saturday, on the back of the opening of the MARC indoor stadium from 10am to 1pm.
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Our time for a pool By Lachlan Ellis
A new community-led group has been formed to spearhead the campaign for a new pool, and is calling on locals from all walks of life to get on-board. ‘MooraPool’ is made up of community members from many different backgrounds, but they have one thing in common – their desire for an indoor pool in Bacchus Marsh. $15 million has already been committed from Moorabool Shire Council for the project, and $10 million has been committed from the State Government – MooraPool are urging the Federal Government to come to the table and provide the final $15 million to get the project fully funded. Lauren Tudball is spokesperson for MooraPool, and says Bacchus Marsh needs a pool that is accessible for all residents, at any time of the year. “We’re looking to really put some pressure on the government I suppose, to provide the rest of the funding to get the pool up and running. There’s a petition that’s been put together that’s up online, and we’re asking for the local community to sign that, as well as send letters to the government. We’re also getting community groups like schools, gyms, and the CFA to get behind the campaign as well,” Ms Tudball told the Moorabool News. “I’m in my 30s, and it’s something that’s been rattled around for all my life. It’s something that’s really missing from the town – we have the outdoor pool, but that only functions during certain parts of the year and certain temperatures. “An indoor pool would accommodate for lots of different people, from kids learning to swim, teenagers and adults looking to compete and train at an Olympic-sized pool, elderly and rehab areas, as well as the disabled community. We don’t have that in our general vicinity…Melton Waves is down the road, but that isn’t accessible to all the groups we’re looking at.” The current pool in Bacchus Marsh opened in 1938, when the town’s population was around 3,500, whereas the ur-
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Unwise decisions over summer break Victoria Police has detected more than 19,000 traffic offences during an 18-day road safety operation over the Christmas and New Year period. Operation Roadwise, which ran from 12:01am on Friday 15 December 2023 to 11:59pm on Monday 1 January 2024, saw police highly visible on major arterial roads and highways across Victoria in an effort to reduce road trauma. There was a major focus on impaired driving, with police conducting 310,146 preliminary breath tests and 8,944 roadside drug tests during the operation. Police detected 668 drink driving offences – a strike rate of one in every 464 drivers caught over the limit, while a further 535 drug driving offences were detected. More than a third of offences detected related to speeding, with 5,854 motorists caught speeding between 10km/h and 25km/h over the speed limit – resulting in a $385 fine and three demerit points. Over 900 motorists were caught using a mobile phone or device while driving, which attracts a $577 and four demerit points. There were also 374 seatbelt offences detected, which is also a $385 fine and three demerit points. The total 19,386 traffic offences detected during Operation Roadwise includes: • 7,631 speeding offences (5,854 for between 10km/h and 25km/h over speed limit) • 704 unlicensed drivers • 644 disqualified/suspended drivers • 921 mobile phone offences • 828 disobey signs/signals • 374 seatbelt offences • 668 drink driving offences from 310,146 preliminary breath tests • 535 drug driving offences from 8,944 roadside drug tests • 438 vehicle impoundments • 1,728 unregistered vehicles There were 16 lives lost on Victorian roads between 15 December 2023 and 1 January 2024, with a total of 296 lives
438 vehicles were impounded during Operation Roadwise. PHOTO: VICTORIA POLICE
lost in 2023, the highest number of annual fatalities in 15 years since 2008. With many Victorians expected to take extended holidays over the January period, police are warning motorists not to be complacent on the roads in the New Year. “While the majority of road users have acted responsibly over the Christmas and New Year period, the fact we’ve detected over 19,000 offences in 18 days remains totally unacceptable,” Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir said. “We’ve seen people making deliberate and conscious decisions that significantly increases the likelihood of road trauma, putting themselves and other road users at risk. “We will continue to have a major focus on impaired drivers in 2024, so expect to be tested and face the conse-
quences when you’re caught – we make no apologies for this.” Police will continue to have a major presence across Victoria’s road network, with a particular focus on busy holiday hotspots around the coast and throughout regional Victoria. Motorists are being warned to be patient and allow extra travel time, as well as maintaining a safe braking distance and being cautious when overtaking, particularly around vehicles towing caravans and heavy vehicles. Police will also continue to conduct random alcohol and drug testing operations throughout January. For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.
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Oldest bike race conquered By Lachlan Ellis
A local cyclist has claimed Australia’s oldest cycling title, narrowly beating two rivals off scratch. Bacchus Marsh’s Graeme Frislie won the 126th Austral Wheelrace at Darebin International Sports Centre Velodrome last month, at a record time to boot, clocking in at 1:55.03, three seconds faster than Kellan O’Brien’s win the year before. But despite crossing the line in record time, Mr Frislie said it was a close race, with both O’Brien and Liam Walsh close behind him as he put on the jets. “It was pretty cool. I’ve been watching that race for years now, so even to race in it was amazing. To win it
was super special,” Mr Frislie told the Moorabool News. “It was pretty close, it was full gas the whole way, and I didn’t know until I crossed the line that I’d won it. It’s been years and years that I’ve put into the sport, so this win was a combination of all that really.” The weekend also saw Frislie claim gold at the Elite Men’s National Championship Omnium, and silver in the Madison. Around this time last year he won the National U23 Championships Criterium for the second consecutive year, but he says there’s no secret to his success. And his success, of course, is fuelling his ultimate ambition.
“There’s not really any secret, just keep your head down and work hard. The Christmas period was still pretty full-on for me, I had Christmas day off which was nice, then I flew down to Tassie on Boxing Day and raced through the Christmas Carnivals through until New Years, and straight up to Ballarat basically for Road Nats, and just got to Adelaide last Wednesday, so yeah, no rest,” Mr Frislie said. “The Paris Olympics are definitely a big goal for me. The next race we’ve got coming up is the Nations Cup in Adelaide, so that’ll be a big selection event. I’m looking forward to that.”
Bacchus Marsh’s Graeme Frislie has won the 126th Austral Wheelrace. PHOTO: JOSH CHADWICK/AUSCYCLING
HISTORY – BACK IN THE DAY
Marsh’s Monarchs Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc.
Call and inspect at Messrs. Simon Bros. establishment in Grant Street, near the We received an email from Lyle – Mulga Bills Cycles (Facebook page). He owns a c. 1899 ‘Monarch’ cycle that was made in Bacchus Marsh by the Simon bridge. 6 September 1913 – Bacchus Marsh Express Brothers (Bert and Walter). He was recently in Bacchus Marsh to check out where his cycle came from. MONARCH CYCLE WORKS and NEW MOTOR GARAGE, BACCHUS MARSH About 1900, the Simon Bros. started working on the ‘Monarch’ cyTEN years ago, Messrs. Simon Bros. occupied an unpretentious work-room at their father’s orchard. cle, in a shed at their father’s orchard in Taverner Street. They then moved to a wooden shop in Grant Street near the bridge. They soon Today they occupy an up-to-date two-storey brick out-grew that building before embarking on a bold move, purchasbuilding in the main thoroughfare of the town. The ing a site on the corner greatest factor towards how it has been accomplished can be said in two words-HONEST WORK. Main and Grant Streets. Always of a mechanical turn of mind; the brothers Below is a brief story, Simon looked for an-opening for their abilities in that from the Bacchus Marsh direction, rather than follow up orchard work. They Express, about Bert and spent all their spare time in studying books, Strade Walter Simon. journals, and magazines dealing with mechanics, &c. 8 January 1910 - Bacchus Mr. W. D. Simon also attended the Working Men’s Marsh Express College, and went through a course of turning, fitting, “Guaranteed for ever” and mechanical drawing. Whilst there he won Turri’s seems a long period, but £10/10/ prize for the best invention, with shows that the makers a kerosene blowpipe. Mr. Simon did not have faith in their work. patent his invention, as the cost was proMessrs. Simon Bros are hibitive-some £60 in each State. prepared to give this Recognising that there was a future beguarantee to users of their fore the cycle trade, a wooden shop and Monarch cycles, which are most popular with cyworkroom was erected in Grant Street, clists, who realise that they are getting a good honest where Messrs. Simon Bros. commenced machine built by makers they know and can depend to build the well-known “Monarch” cyupon. At the Boxing Day sports the Monarch cycles cles, which gave satisfaction to all their secured several wins, namely: - H. Burbidge, 1st in customers. As time went on, trade inhalf-mile open bicycle race; 1st in one mile district creased, and the shop became too small. race; H. Densley, 1st in open quarter mile; J. Densley, A bold venture was then decided on. 1st in youth’s race. H. Densley also got a 1st and a Messrs. Simon Bros. saw that the motor 2nd at Creswick on New Year’s Day. trade was going to be the thing of the fuMessrs. Simon Bros are skilled mechanics in all ture, and to cope with it they purchased a branches of engineering, and deserve, encouragesite at a high figure on the corner of Main ment. They are also agents for the well-known Ferro and Grant streets, which are also the main The Simon Bros. shop on Grant Street in 1913, compared to now. oil engines, a good number of which are in use in this Ballarat-Melbourne-Geelong roads, and PHOTOS: TROVE (HISTORICAL PHOTOS) AND MULGA BILL CYCLES much frequented by motors. district.
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just say ‘hi, how was your day’. Usually something like this doesn’t happen in Italy. A young Italian man on exchange in You also have a lot of free art, free museAustralia has thanked the Lions Club for ums and stuff. Also the public transportamaking his visit possible, and shared his tion is very good here,” he said. thoughts on the country. “There’s a lot of different cultures of Twenty-year-old Simone Cascio Palmieri food…in Italy we have our food, and then from Perugia was sponsored to visit Aus- the food coming from the nearest countralia through the Lions Club Gualdo Ta- tries.” dino, and has been staying with Bacchus The sheer size of the country is another difMarsh Lions Club members Gerry and ference, and surprise, for Mr Palmieri – and The next since Ordinary Mee�ng will to beone held Anne Monaghan he arrived onof30Council he hopes day return and see parts of December. on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in thethe Council Chambers, 15 this Stead Staround. country he didn’t visit time Mr Palmieri said Australia was the last “I could not have thought that all of EuBallan, star�ng at 6.00 pm. continent he hadn’t visited, so he was grate- rope could be put in Australia in terms of ful to have the opportunity to come here. area. Another thing I found interesting For details a�endance to the view the agenda, go to “I like to travel, andon this was my lastor conwas the look of your towns – I come from www.moorabool.vic.gov.au tinent. You have a lot of cultures here, in a city that’s very historical, all the houses one place here I could experience many are built not out of brick, but rocks. But different cultures. You can experience na- the towns here look more like they’re from ture, I also got to pat a kangaroo and see Western movies,” he said. a koala. These are animals we don’t have “I need to come back, I have been in Melback home, so this was the only opportuni- bourne and will visit Adelaide and Kanty for me to see them,” he told the Moora- garoo Island, but that’s just a little piece of bool News. Australia. I need to come back and see the “We’ve been to the Ballarat Wildlife Park, northern part, and also one day I’d like to in Bendigo inside the mine, to Melbourne see Uluru.” and Eureka Tower, we’ve also had a tour Mr Palmieri will head home on 18 Janhere in Bacchus Marsh. We went to the uary – no doubt with many photos and Grampians Park and the Brighton Bath- memories of his time across the world in ing Boxes, and the Queen Victoria Market Australia. and South Melbourne Market. My favourBacchus Marsh Lions Club has been hostite thing has been seeing the Great Ocean ing young people under the Lions Youth Road, with the beautiful landscape.” Exchange Program since the 1980s, with While one of the more obvious differenc- Mr and Mrs Monaghan having hosted nine es between Italy and Australia is driving on young people, including Simone, under opposite sides of the road, Mr Palmieri not- the program for 10 days or more, and a fured some of the differences he’s appreciated ther five for 1-2 days to facilitate logistics. in the people and services here in Australia. For more information, visit the Li“I think that a lot of Australians are nicer, ons Club Australia website, or email walking you can meet a lot of people that ye@lions201v1-4.org.au for any enquiries.
Council Mee�ng
Commi�ee Mee�ng Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Public Mee�ng Employment Tenders Have Your Say: Female Friendly Strategy Planning Permit
Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the domes�c animals act 1994 Changes to Waste Service - Easter Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North of Old Melbourne Road Simone (centre) has been hosted by local Lions Gerry and Anne Monaghan during his time in Victoria. PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN
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Commi�ee Mee�ng Navigators Community Incorporated Free Family Fun at MARCCentre Stadium Public Mee�ng
Join us for free family fun at our community open day at Moorabool Aqua�cEmployment Recrea�on Centre (MARC) indoor stadium in Maddingley! There will be a sausage sizzle and an exci�ng lineup of free ac�vi�es including adult and kid-friendly Strength and Stretch classes, kids’ disco and various ball sport demonstra�ons. Tenders The event will be held on Saturday 20 January from 10am–1pm at the stadium located in Taverner Street, Bacchus Marsh. For more informa� on, please Have Your Say: visit marcmoorabool.com.au
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Rates Payments AustraliaAustralia Day Celebra�ons Celebrate Day 2024 2021 Council Thank invites youyou! to join in the shire’s official Australia Day celebra�ons, which includes presenta�on of Australia Day awards and an Australian Ci�zenship ceremony. The event will commence at 9.30am in the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, Main Street, Bacchus March. Everyone is welcome to a�end, and the event will be livestreamed on Facebook. For more informa�on, please visit moorabool.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDayAwards
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The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held Wednesday 7 February, Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the at 6pm Commi�ee in the Ballan Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan. The mee�ng is open to Mee�ng domes�c animals act 1994 the public. For details on mee�ng loca� on and a�endance, visit: Incorporated Navigators Community Centre moorabool.vic.gov.au/mee�ngs
Changes to Waste Service - Easter Public Mee�ng Western Zone – Northern Collec�on - North Employment of Old Melbourne Road
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Driving community support Alleged murder
Peter Douglas (fourth from the left) presented donations from the Marsh Rodders to Jackie from The Neighbour’s Place, Ian from the CFA, Jenny from Soul Food, and Peter from the SES, just before Christmas. PHOTO: SUBMITTED By Lachlan Ellis
The donations from a local car event have been tallied, and the organising club’s president says he is beyond proud of the club, and the community, for getting behind some very worthy causes. The Marsh Rodders hot rod and custom car club ran its Show ‘N’ Shine &
Swap Meet last October, and part of the proceeds were presented to local community groups and charities by the club’s President Peter Douglas just before Christmas. Mr Douglas thanked the car community and enthusiasts from across the state for heading down to Maddingley Park, and in turn, supporting these amazing groups.
“We donated $2,500 to Soul Food, $2,500 to The Neighbours’ Place, $1,000 to the local SES, $1,000 to the local CFA, and $1,000 to MooraPool. It’s fantastic to be able to contribute in this way, it just shows the support from the community who come and see our show,” he told the Moorabool News. “It’s how it should work, swings and roundabouts, you know? It was a good effort, it feels good as a local not-for-profit club, being able to give back to the community.” The aim of the annual Show ‘N’ Shine & Swap Meet is to donate back to community groups depending on attendance, with a great turnout and over 500 cars on show at the 2023 event allowing this fantastic fundraising to occur. “I’d like to give a shout out to [then] Mayor Cr Rod Ward, Councillors Moira Berry and Paul Tatchell, local Member for Eureka Michaela Settle, all the Marsh Rodders club members for putting in on the day, and all their partners and kids for giving a hand as well.” Mr Douglas added. The next Show ‘N’ Shine & Swap Meet is planned to run on 20 October, and Mr Douglas says it’ll be the biggest show yet – so make sure to keep an eye on the Marsh Rodders Facebook page for information.
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Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of a man in Maddingley. Police were first called to a Stonehill Drive address to assist Ambulance Victoria following reports a man had been injured, about 7.40pm on Thursday 11 January. A 61-year-old man was airlifted to hospital where he later died. Another person at the home, a 35-year-old Maddingley man, was subsequently arrested. He was charged with murder on Sunday. The man was remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court on the morning of Monday 15 January. The parties involved are known to each other. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Call for road repairs By Lachlan Ellis
Locals are calling on VicRoads to take action on a nearby route, with concerns the road’s state could lead to a serious accident. Geelong-Ballan Road is one of many roads in the region that draw the ire of locals for their potholes and rough surfaces, and many people who use the road, including Simone Laurie from Beremboke, feel something needs to be done before it’s too late. “It’s atrocious. I can’t even drive my car on it. I’ve got a car that’s low, and if I hit a pothole, it’ll just break my rims. Year after year they rip up the road for no reason at all, and replace bits of road that don’t need replacing. And now, since COVID, they’ve done nothing on those roads,” Ms Laurie told the Moorabool News. “Just past the cemetery Geelong-bound, it’s got a million and one patchy holes in it. When you’re driving that way, you have to dodge the potholes and go over double lines all the time. If you drive all the way up to the Beremboke turnoff, there’s some massive dips, where they’ve just got signs warning people. In the dark people can’t see them, and hit those dips.” Ms Laurie said her concerns had been sent to VicRoads, but she’d never received a response. “I do it over the internet all the time, and it just gets Simone Laurie, and many other local road users, are concerned about the state of Geelong-Ballan Road. PHOTO: LACHignored. You get that message that says ‘we’ve received LAN ELLIS/TMN your request and we’re looking into it’, and you never ever hear anything. For me, I live in Beremboke, and I Planning said Geelong-Ballan Road is inspected regular- cord rainfall and inflicting unprecedented damage on can’t go down any of the bush roads because they’re all ly, with crews on site every two weeks at a minimum. our roads, which is why we’re now delivering road stuffed, so I have to go on Geelong-Ballan Road, and the “Geelong-Ballan Road is a crucial road, particularly maintenance as part of a $6.6 billion, 10-year strategy, conditions are bad. I’ve got trucks as well, I employ 20 for the freight industry – that’s why we’re delivering allowing us to plan long-term and future-proofing repeople so they’re all coming and going…it’s just bad,” smoother, more reliable journeys for drivers who rely on gional roads.” she said. it each day. Roads right across the Western Victoria are Works worth a total of $6.42 million are planned for “It’s only a matter of time until someone gets killed on being rebuilt and resurfaced to ensure drivers can get to completion by the end of June across three sections of Geelong-Ballan Road, I reckon. Someone’s had to go and where they’re going safer and sooner,” the Department’s Geelong-Ballan Road, with reduced speeds and traffic draw arrows where the potholes are so people don’t hit spokesperson said. management in place during that time. them.” “What were previously considered once in a generaMore than 1,000 vehicles use the road every day, inA spokesperson for the Department of Transport and tion flood events are now commonplace, bringing re- cluding 130 heavy vehicles.
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Stealing from a local bottle shop has cost a thief the price of two top shelf bottles, after he entered a guilty plea to the offence. Luke Mark appeared before the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court on Friday 22 December, admitting to a theft in Bacchus Marsh last year. “On 10 October 10.46 am, the accused attended the Railway Liquor bottle shop in Bacchus Marsh. He obtained a can of alcohol containing soda and lime valued at $7.50, and then departed from the store making no attempt to pay. On 26 October he attended 7-11 in Bacchus Marsh, walked towards the exit, and obtained two packs of Red Rock potato chips valued at $5, making no attempt to pay,” Leading Senior Constable Kerrie Moroney told the court. “On 27 October, police attended the accused’s address, and he was arrested. He made full admissions and stated the reason for the offending was due to having no money, but he wanted the alcohol, and he wanted the potato chips.” “You’ve entered a plea, and I accept the circumstances of the offending…but, you’re going to have to be careful going forward. If you continue to commit further indictable offences such as theft from a shop, ultimately you’ll get a term of imprisonment,” Magistrate Hugh Radford said. Mr Mark was issued a $200 fine with conviction. The Moorabool News 15 Haddon Dve, Ballan, 3342 Phone (03) 5368 1966 Emails: news@themooraboolnews.com.au • sales@themooraboolnews.com.au graphics@themooraboolnews.com.au Editor Helen Tatchell Graphic Design Ruth Comey Published by The Ballan News Pty Ltd Printed by Latrobe Valley Express.Published by Helen Tatchell, 15 Haddon Dv, Ballan, 3342 for The Ballan News Pty Ltd, 15 Haddon Drive, Ballan, 3342. Printed by Latrobe Valley Express. Responsibility for electoral material is accepted by the editor, Helen Tatchell, of 15 Haddon Drive, Ballan 3342. ABN 84 115 355 461.
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Dream result for Lions chasing crucial outright Courtney By Todd Whelan
David Moran returns Curly James to scale after winning the Shepparton Cup. PHOTO: TROTSVISION By Tim O’Connor (HRV)
There were tears of joy and scenes of jubilation as Curly James provided 19-year-old trainer Courtney Laker with the biggest moment of her young career last Saturday night. Laker, from Kialla, was celebrating a special hometown feature success when Curly James dived late and grabbed long-time leader Kanena Provlima to win the Neatline Homes Shepparton Gold Cup. In a race full of action, it was Laker’s six-year-old who received the run of the race behind Kanena Provlima and then reeled him in along the home straight to score in a photo. “I can’t even describe the emotions,” Laker, whose only horse is Curly James, said. “I’m so excited. The pressure and the relief and just the achievement to get Curly up to this day is just unbelievable. “To have my first horse, training my first season and to have a horse like Curly is just absolutely amazing. “I obviously can’t thank my dad, my nana and everyone that’s involved in this horse (enough). It makes my dreams come true.” It was also a special triumph for reinsman David Moran, who claimed his second Shepparton Gold Cup after winning it in 2021 with superstar pacer Lochinvar Art. “Courtney’s only a young girl doing a great job, so for her and her family to get a horse like this, it’s terrific,” he said. “They’ve put a lot of time, a lot of money into the industry and they’re great people so it’s very special.” Last weekend’s Bendigo Pacing Cup winner Max Delight made a mid-race move, but couldn’t find the spot outside the leader and was eventually pulled up out of the event. Kanena Provlima’s stablemate Petes Said So finished third, with the KerryAnn Morris-trained pair running great races during their interstate raid.
Ballan Golf Club RESULTS - W/E SUNDAY 14 JANUARY Wednesday – Stableford Winner - Chris Dunn (0) 35 points. R/up - Anthony Moore (7) 33 points on c/b from Kev Lockman (16) and Denis Conroy (14). NTPs - 12th Anthony Moore, 15th Frank Raffaele. Magpie - 14th Peter Clifford.
A seven-wicket haul from ageless Lions Captain Benny Longhurst, has put his chargers in the box seat for an all-important outright win over Buninyong ahead of Day two this Saturday. The Lions were an aggressive unit with the ball from the outset after winning the toss and sending the hosts in. Just three bowlers were used to rout the lowly Buninyong, who struggled to build partnerships despite five of their top six batsmen making it to double figures. Longhurst’s 16.1 overs yielded match-winning figures of 7/51, including four maidens as he and strike bowlers Madushanka Ekanayake (2/40) and Chamika Sattambi (1/41), played the support roles in what was essentially a ‘day out’ for the veteran leader. While the Lions finals chances remain slim, the opportunity to secure an outright win this Saturday will do the pride no harm - in fact it’s a must. Credit to the Lions top order in reply, not wasting time getting on with the chase despite their recent struggles. A mission, a chase for an outright, maybe just what the Lions were after as they comfortably overcame the hosts total just three wickets down and in good time prompting an immediate declaration. Top order trio Dilon Chandima 41 (35), Axel Morton 47 (78) and Lachie Herring 40* (69) found their groove and will be the confidence building beneficiaries moving forward. “One step at a time”, was the phrase alluded to in last week’s column and the Lions have responded well with plenty more still to play out come day two.
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Buninyong were 1/9 in their second innings at stumps. No surprise it was Longhurst (1/6) again who struck, making it eight scalps for the match to date. This Saturday’s conclusion amounts for compelling viewing - the Lions season is riding on it. RESULTS – (R11 - Day 1) BCA 1st GRADE Buninyong 134 & 1/9. B. Longhurst 7/51, M. Ekanayake 2/40. Darley 3/136, Overs 38.5. A. Morton 47, D. Chandima 41, L. Herring 40* Darley lead on first innings. BCA 2nd GRADE Darley 177. R. O’Brien 36, E. Thewma 34. Brown Hill 0/11. Darley lead by 166 runs. BCA 3rd GRADE Darley 173, Overs 73. J. Oorloff 61, M. Singh 22. Coronet/Newlyn 0/6, Overs 4. Darley lead by 167 runs. BCA 4th GRADE - (R11) Darley 9/183, Overs 40. B. Densley 90, J. Penny 30. Brown Hill 1/186, Overs 27. A. Kannar 1/26. Darley LOST by 9 wickets. BCA 5th GRADE - (R11) Golden Point 144, Overs 31.2. S. Apostolidis 3/26, K. Beck 2/23. Darley 59, Overs 16.5. K. Semmens 18, Dar. Hynes 11. Darley LOST by 85 runs.
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First XI (BCA 2nd Grade Div 1) Ballan 178 v Burrumbeet 1-16 Week 1 of 2 Batting - Ryan Lister 40*, Mark Kennedy 34, Jack Jarvis 32, Eli Muir 18 Bowling - Hayden Micallef 6-2-1-9, Jack Jarvis 6-2-0-5 Burrumbeet won the toss and Ballan was sent into bat. Jack McGregor looked good at the top of the order before falling to a ripper catch. Good bowling and fielding from Burrumbeet made things very difficult for Ballan. The ship was settled by Mark Kennedy (34) and Jack Jarvis (32) who both batted brilliantly well to give Ballan a bit of an edge, before both fell just before the tea break. In what was probably his best innings for the club, Ryan Lister (40*) came to the crease and was absolutely fantastic with his attitude and shot selection really standing out. He stood up and contributed with key partnerships with
Dan Pascoe (14) and Eli Muir (18) who also was fantastic with the bat down the order. Some very handy runs indeed for Ballan who were eventually dismissed for 178 which was a very competitive total in what were very trying conditions. Burrumbeet had to face 13 overs to conclude the days play and it was Jack Jarvis and Hayden Micallef who didn’t give much away with the new ball. Hayden snagged a wicket late on in the day to give Ballan a lift of confidence. Burrumbeet finishing 1-16 off the 13 overs and sets up a very interesting week 2 of this game with it definitely being all in the balance. 2nd XI (BCA 5th Grade) Ballan 6/198 lost Lucas 5/199 Batting - S Grigg 79 not out, Max Burton 66 not out Bowling - A McIlwaine 8-1-1-14, C McIlwaine 5-0-1-20
Sunday – Stableford, 1st Round House Teams. A GRADE Winner - James Flynn (6) 37 points. R/up - Don Wickson (12) 36 points. B GRADE Winner - Denis Conroy (14) 38 points on c/b R/Up - Andrew Carton (15). C GRADE Winner - Stuart Miller (21) 38 points. R/up - Brian Cran (27) 33 points. NTPs - 12th Kev Lockman, 15th Stuart Miller. Magpies - 14th Chris Tudor, 18th Anthony Moore. Balls 6, Cut-off 35 points on c/b Denis Conroy, Stuart Miller, Andrew Carton, James Flynn, Don Wickson, Frank Raffaele.
LEFT: Ballan Senior coach, Mark Kennedy scored well for 34 runs. RIGHT: Jack Jarvis also scored well, finishing with 32 including 3 sixes. PHOTOS: CHRIS THOM
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