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Save our bus Parents and kids in the Dales Creek and Greendale area are frustrated to have the local school bus service cancelled at short notice. PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN By Lachlan Ellis
Parents are banding together to protest the ceasing of a local school bus service, calling on the State Government to provide funding to ensure the service continues. Annette Stone, Jess Wall, and Pete Smith are among at least a dozen families in the Dales Creek and Greendale area affected by the removal of the local Christians Bus Co service, which they say they were told was “to accommodate children in Bacchus Marsh, as they have too many children needing the bus service there”. Ms Stone said the company told her they had been advised by the Director of Regional Public Transport on 15 December they could end the service, but didn’t relay this to parents until 18 December, 10 days after most of the schools they take the children to had already closed for the year. “This means that parents are unable to source any alternatives. Parents who work are now faced with an issue, as the children cannot walk home from the central stop in Myrniong – it is 13 kilometres to Dales Creek from there,” she told the Moorabool News. “We have all obviously complained to Christians with little to no empathy. Their response was: ‘Our Bus 4 route is now 100 per cent locked-in and approved by the De-
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partment of Transport and Planning with the adjustment in 2024 (with the removal of the section of route between Dales Creek and Myrniong). Any parent not wishing to continue with us has alternative bus services from Ballan, so we understand if you do not wish to keep your registration with us.’” The service cost between $800 to $1000 a year per child according to Ms Wall. “Kids were finally getting back to school after COVID, and now here’s another barrier. My husband and I both work full-time, and our kids can’t catch public transport to get home.” she said. Mr Smith said it was a tough pill to swallow, especially in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis. “It’s very disappointing for regional folks. The position I take is, Christians is just pushing the cost on regional folks. We’re the ones now who have to re-arrange schedules to get our kids to a bus stop that’s 10 to 15 kilometres away…I know a lot of families where both parents are working or they’re single families. I think it’s created a lot of anxiety and cost burden,” he said. “People are already struggling, and now we can’t rely on a service they’ve been providing for years. I don’t know how they do their numbers and what funding they get from the government, but there’s more than a dozen fam-
ilies I’d say, that are affected by this.” A spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) said the route was privately operated, and the Department had been notified late last year of the planned alteration. “The Blackwood to Ballarat service is a privately operated bus route conceived and run by Christians Bus Company which the bus operator self-funds directly through ticket sales - as the service is not part of the Victorian School Bus Program, the bus operator is responsible for the operation of the service including notifying customers of any service changes,” the DTP spokesperson said. “Operators must inform customers of any service changes as soon as possible.” The DTP provides subsidised school bus services from Dales Creek to Ballan and Bacchus Marsh, but as the students travelling to Ballarat for school are “bypassing their nearest schools”, the Christians Ballarat service isn’t funded and is not part of the DTP’s School Bus Program. The DTP suggests that families using chartered bus services may be eligible for the distance-based based Conveyance Allowance to offset private transport costs. Christians Bus Co was contacted for comment, but did not respond by the Moorabool News’ deadline.
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Goal shooter aims high By Lachlan Ellis
A Moorabool netballer says she’s excited for the challenge, as she prepares to play in the state’s premier netball league. Seventeen-year-old Ella Closter from Darley will wear the blue, red and white of the new Western Warriors Netball Club in the Victorian Netball League (VNL) this year – and she says hearing the club wanted her to play for their 23 & Under side was a huge surprise. “I was very shocked, mainly because I was going away for the last set of trials, and during the trials I was like, the people I was basically competing against were amazing…I thought, surely I have no chance. But when I got the contract, it was like ‘oh my god’…it was surreal,” Ms Closter told the Moorabool News. “It’s just amazing. It’s something I’ve been working towards for so long, and being able to finally be a part of this is just incredible. I’m one step closer.”
Ella Closter is excited to play for the Western Warriors this season. PHOTO: WESTERN WARRIORS NETBALL CLUB
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When asked about whether she wanted to represent Australia and play for the Diamonds, Ms Closter said it was “definitely always a dream”, but is keeping her goals more grounded for now. “I’ve always wanted to play at a higher level, above just my club. I’ve always wanted to play as high a level of netball as I can, whatever level that may be,” she said. “Obviously a massive thanks to the Darley Devils, they’re where I started, and they’ve pushed me to take all these opportunities and try out for these other teams, to make it as far as I have. So a massive thanks to them.” Ms Closter begins training this week, with practice matches to begin later this month, and the VNL season will kick off in March. She acknowledges playing against women up to six years older than her will be a challenge, but says she’s “really excited to play against, and with, some much more experienced players”.
Ella Closter was named Best on Court in the Devils’ Under 17 Seniors Grand Final win last year. PHOTOS: TIM SAULTRY/SPORT-
Quite a return on recycling
The Reverse Vending Machine at Bacchus Marsh Foodworks has received the bulk of Moorabool’s 1.1 million recycled drink containers. PHOTO: LACHLAN ELLIS/TMN By Lachlan Ellis
Victoria’s new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has been a huge success, including locally, with over a million containers recycled at Moorabool Shire’s CDS machines. The two local Reverse Vending Machines, which provide 10 cents for each eligible bottle, can, or carton, are located at Bacchus Marsh Foodworks and Mitre 10 Bacchus Marsh – and recently surpassed the one million mark for total containers returned. Users of the two machines have received a total of more than $110,000, just for recycling their drink containers. VicReturn CEO Jim Round said it was fantastic to see Moorabool Shire residents get behind the scheme. “Like many Victorians, residents of the Moorabool Shire have welcomed Victoria’s new Container Deposit Scheme with incredible enthusiasm. In just 12 weeks, more than 1.1 million containers have been returned at Bacchus Marsh’s reverse vending machines, putting more than $110,000 directly back into the pockets of Moorabool residents,” Mr Round told the Moorabool News. “There are already around 400 refund points operating across Victoria and additional locations will continue to be rolled out across the state in 2024. Zone operators are working with local communities to determine where new refund points will be placed, so we can build the most convenient and accessible scheme in Australia.” More than half of the containers returned at the two sites are aluminium cans (52 per cent), while 28 per cent are PET containers, 18 per cent are glass bottles, and 2 per cent fall under the ‘Other’ category. Containers eligible under the Container Deposit Scheme can be easily identified by the 10 cent mark on their label, often located near the barcode. Most aluminium, glass, plastic, and liquid paperboard (carton) drink containers between 150mL and 3 litres are eligible. The lids can be kept on as they are recycled too. By August, the network of Reverse Vending Machines is expected to grow to 600. For more information on the CDS program, visit www.cdsvic.org.au.
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Young cricketers having a crack By Lachlan Ellis
Two Moorabool cricketers touched down in Tasmania last week, after being named in a state cricket squad competing in the National Championships. Ballan’s Sarah Burton and Bacchus Marsh’s Shameka Grero are teaming up to take part in the Under 16 Female National Championships in Hobart, which began last Thursday and will conclude this Thursday. And funnily enough, Ms Burton’s first ever game of cricket was with Ms Grero. “It's also great to be playing with Shameka, we've been playing with and against each other for a few years and I actually played my first game of cricket with her. I even captained her little sister Tanae in our Vic Country Cup U15 tournament win. We're all great mates,” Ms Burton told the Moorabool News. “I was surprised and very excited [when the squad was announced], I had worked hard and was happy to get the opportunity. It's pretty cool to be playing against the best under 16s in Australia. I can't wait to compete with and against high quality players. Our team is great, it will be challenging and a lot of fun too.” Ms Grero said she was really happy, and it was a big achievement for her. “I was really wanting to get in the team…it’s a massive boost to my confidence. I’m a bit nervous for what’s coming up for Nationals, but I’m really proud of myself to be playing at that level,” she added. “I love the experience [of cricket], and the amount of challenges you come up to. You’re with your mates, having fun together…if it’s a hot day on the field, you’re all out there trying to cheer each other up. I think cricket builds your confidence.” With both the young guns boasting some impressive accolades, they’re aiming high when it comes to their future in the sport.
Sarah Burton and Shameka Grero are both on Vic Country’s Under 16 Female National Championships Squad, which is playing this week. PHOTO: SUBMITTED
“I go with small aims at the moment – my first goal is to play more Premier firsts games, then go into the Victorian WNCL [Women’s National Cricket League] team, and then build up from there to the Aussie team. But step by step will get me there I reckon,” Ms Grero said. Ms Burton said her coach at Geelong wants her to have a goal to play for Victoria.
“I would love that opportunity and who wouldn't want to play for Australia,” she said. Vic Country began their National Championships campaign with a thrashing of the hosts Tasmania, with figures of 0/54 after 9.3 overs, after Tasmania finished their 20 overs on 6/52.
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The Moorabool News editor and owner Helen Tatchell has sold the paper, after 19 years. PHOTO: TMN By Lachlan Ellis
After almost two decades at the helm of the Moorabool News, editor and owner Helen Tatchell is passing on the torch to a new owner. Ms Tatchell said it had been a pleasure working with the Moorabool Shire community to bring them the local news that matters to them, but now was the time to step back and hand the reins over. “It’s been an absolute privilege to provide the community with local news over the past 19 years,” Ms Tatchell told the Moorabool News. “Creating relationships with community members, organisations, politicians, and businesses has been such a pleasure.
“It hasn’t always been plain sailing; we’ve weathered many a storm, however, with the teams I’ve had at the helm, we ensured a safe passage.” Ms Tatchell said she is pleased another local independent organisation will take over. “Warick Brown and his team are very experienced and professional with nine papers under their belt, growing from one originally. “The Times News Group understand how important a local newspaper is for communities and, it is comforting that this legacy will now continue throughout Moorabool Shire,” she said. The 23 January edition of the Moorabool News will be the last under Ms Tatchell’s ownership, with the next edition switching to the Times News Group’s weekly Friday schedule, coming out on Friday 2 February. The Torquay-based, independent Times News Group, which also has offices in Ballarat and Bendigo, began with just one newspaper, before expanding across Victoria. The Moorabool News will become the tenth paper under the Times News Group banner, with the Ballarat Times, Surf Coast Times, Geelong Times, Bellarine Times, Bendigo Times, Golden Plains Times, McIvor Times, Armstrong Creek Times, and Mt Gambier Times all sister papers. The Times News Group will continue to employ Moorabool News staff.
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Brigades attend Council Mee�ng rollover Moorabool Shire Council
at West Coast in 2021, has the label now, we’ll still be working been named Eagles co-cap- with the team as Luke did and Shantain alongside Oscar Allen. non did. It’s going to be a team efButters, who was named fort. Everyone is really excited about John Cahill Medallist (Best where we’re heading, and this is just & Fairest) at Port Adelaide another part of that process.” “We’re in that middle part of the and also earned a maiden All-Australian selection, as group now where there’s older guys well as the AFLCA Cham- and also some younger guys coming pion Player of the Year through, so if we can keep pushing the The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council award, will be will heldbe vice captain older guys like Miles Bergman, Mitch on Wednesday 7 July 2021 in the Council Chambers, 15and Stead under new captain fel- St Georgiades, Dyl Williams to start to Ballan, star�ng at 6.00 pm. low 2018 draftee, Connor speak up a bit more and give them the confidence to talk more when Rozee. they see us doing it rather than mayand Allen For details on a�endance or to the viewDuggan the agenda, go are to just be Charlie (Dixon) or ‘Boaky’ (Travis the second set of co-capwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au Boak) or the older guys. If we can tains named in the Eagles’ bridge that middle ground, it would 37-year history, while the help them get involved more.,” Mr decision to name Rozee Zak Butters received the John Cahill Medal last Butters added. and Butters as captain and year. PHOTO: ZAK BUTTERS, INSTAGRAM “There were definitely some tough vice captain at just 23 years With the AFL season beginning in of age shows the faith that Port Ad- times early on living away from home less than two months, two Moorabool elaide coach Ken Hinkley has in the and finding my feet a bit as well, and if you told me then I’d get to eight footballers are set to fill leadership two young guns. years I probably would have said you roles at their respective clubs. While the West Coast and Port Ade- were kidding yourself. But now I’m The Bacchus Marsh and Darley laide media teams were unable to refive or six years in that’s happening Football Netball Clubs have eagerly spond to the Moorabool News’ enquiand I wouldn’t see myself anywhere followed the careers of their former ries, both Duggan and Butters have else.” players, Liam Duggan (West Coast) expressed their excitement about Duggan says he is excited to work and Zak Butters (Port Adelaide) re- their roles to AFL.com.au’s reporters. with the Eagles young up-and-comspectively – and the two have landed “Although the club has had one cap- ing list, with 22 players under the age much-deserved leadership roles for tain during my time and Oscar’s time, of 21, while Butters re-signed with the the 2024 season. it hasn’t just been run by one player Power until 2026 last year and will no Duggan, who is a 2018 premier- in that leadership group,” Mr Dug- doubt be keen to see Port improve on ship medallist and received the Chris gan said. their 2023 season, which saw them “Although there’s two people with exit the finals in straight sets. Mainwaring Medal (Best Clubman)
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vehicle rollover near the Greendale-Trentham RdO’Briens Rd intersection. The vehicle had rolled over onto its side while negotiating deep ruts on a steep incline about 500 metres west of the paged intersection. There were no injuries, and a small amount of diesel had leaked onto the track. Due to poor access, Blackwood tanker remained near the main road, while Blackwood and Greendale Ultra Light Tankers (ULTs), police, and a tow truck driver made their way to the accident site. Blackwood ULT used its winch to gently put the vehicle back on its wheels, then the ULT towed the vehicle back to the main road to be loaded onto the tow truck.
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Rates Payments AustraliaAustralia Day Celebra�ons Celebrate Day 2024 2021
The next Ordinary Mee�ng of Council will be held Wednesday 7 February, at 6pm Employment in the Ballan Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan. The mee�ng is open to Commi�ee Mee�ng the public.
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.
For details on mee�ng loca� on and a�endance, visit: Incorporated Navigators Community Centre moorabool.vic.gov.au/mee� ngs Tenders
The event will be held on Friday 26 January at 9.30am in the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
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Have Your Say: Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of the Navigators Community Centre Incorporated Coff ee with a Councillor Female Friendly Strategy domes�c animals act 1994 Public Mee�ng Come meet your Councillors and discuss local issues and opportuni�es Planning Permit on Saturday 17 February at the Darley Market. Employment Changes to Waste Service - Easter For more informa�on, visit moorabool.vic.gov.au/councillors Western Zone – Northern Collec�on Order made pursuant to sec�on 25 of- North the of Old Melbourne Road domes�c Tenders animals act 1994
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Trees to be replanted On 22 November I lodged a formal complaint to Council about seven advanced trees Council planted – or had a contractor plant – in the newly landscaped section of Peppertree Park, Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh. I received acknowledgement but never received any reply,” the reader said. “The seven trees are Ulmus parvifolia ‘Todd’ (or Chinese elm), and were purchased from Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery, according to their labels. “The trees were beautiful when planted, but within months appeared sick and died, probably due to lack of water. The grass surrounding the trees was regularly watered to get it established, but the trees couldn’t have been so Council CEO Derek Madden says Council will “investigate any obvious reasons” for the con- lucky.” Council says the trees have been dition of seven Chinese elms in Peppertree regularly watered since they were Park. PHOTO: SUBMITTED planted last year, and their deaths By Lachlan Ellis would be looked into. “Seven Chinese Elm trees were Seven trees at a local park, which have planted as part of the Peppertree Park died just months after being planted, upgrade project in 2023 and since inare being investigated by Moorabool stallation have been part of Council’s Shire Council and will be replaced. watering program,” Council CEO DerA reader, who asked to remain un- ek Madden told the Moorabool News. named, contacted the Moorabool News “Council will investigate any obvious earlier this month, and said they had reasons for their condition, including contacted Council late last year but had interference, and will schedule replacereceived no response on the future of ment plantings in the 2024 planting schedule as required.” the trees.
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Feedback sought on White Avenue A local reserve is entering phase two of design planning, and Moorabool Shire Council wants to hear from the community on what it wants. Phase two of the White Avenue Reserve renewal consultation aims to gather valuable community feedback on the concept design, via a survey currently up on Council’s Engagement Hub website. A Concept Plan, which is also available to view, was developed based on internal stakeholder input and community feedback from phase one of the White Avenue Reserve is currently undergoing phase community consultation. Council needs feedback for two of community consultation on a new design plan. PHOTO: MSC four key aspects in forming its design plan: • Design purpose “is crucial in transforming the reserve into • Play area a more appealing, functional and inclusive • Reserve assets space for the entire community’s benefit”. • Accessibility & inclusivity To access the survey and Concept Plan, Survey questions include whether you and have your say, visit moorabool.ensupport the proposed Concept Plan, which gagementhub.com.au/whiteavenuereenhancements are most important to you, serve-concept. and which safety considerations at the reThe survey closes this Friday 26 January, serve you wish to highlight. so make sure you get your feedback in Council says the community’s feedback soon.
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Paramedic pointers to stay safe at the tennis Ambulance Victoria
As thousands flock to Melbourne Olympic Park to watch tennis stars compete in the Australian Open, Ambulance Victoria (AV) is reminding spectators to stay safe on long, hot days at the major event. Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics will be stationed on-site alongside first-aid staff for the duration of the event, but there are simple ways people can tackle the heat and enjoy the tennis safely. AV Director Emergency Management Justin Dunlop said a day at the tennis can be long and we may see some elevated temperatures across the two weeks – so be sun-smart. “Every year we see an enormous number of spectators AV paramedic Ciannon, staying sun smart at the show up to enjoy the tennis, Australian Open over the weekend. but some aren’t prepared for PHOTO: AMBULANCE VICTORIA the hot weather or put themRemember, Triple Zero (000) is for selves at risk by not seeking emergencies and if you are feeling uncooler environments,” he said. “Stay hydrated by drinking water well, you can contact the Victorian Virthroughout the day and remember to tual Emergency Department (VVED) on www.vved.org.au, visit a Priority bring a hat and sunscreen.” High temperatures also increase the Primary Care Centre, call NURSE-ONrisk of causing serious heat-related ill- CALL on 1300 60 60 24 or see your docnesses, such as heat cramps, heat ex- tor or local pharmacist. How to beat the heat and stay safe this haustion and heat stroke. summer: “Heat stroke is life-threatening and is • Stay hydrated by drinking water regentirely preventable,” he said. ularly throughout the day. “We have people of all ages attending • Keep cool by using air conditioning this event and it’s important to rememand fans whenever possible. ber that heat and heat-related illnesses can affect anybody, especially those • Wear a hat and sunscreen and avoid being out in the hottest time of day. who are unprepared or haven’t taken preventative action.” • Heat can cause illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat Paramedics have also urged attendees stroke. to be mindful of their alcohol consumption and to drink water between drinks. • Heat stroke is life-threatening yet is entirely preventable. “Be sensible, enjoy the time at the tennis and do it safely,” Mr Dunlop said. • Those most at risk are elderly people, young children and those with medi“Excess consumption of alcohol can cal conditions. be harmful, and it can also impair your inhibition and lead to bad decisions. • Heat stroke is a life-threatening emerIf you plan on drinking at the tennis, gency. If you or someone else is exdon’t get behind the wheel. periencing symptoms such as confusion, seizures, collapsing or loss of “We’re always here to help, but we consciousness, call Triple Zero (000) hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable time out.” immediately.
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Soaking up the occasion By Lachlan Ellis
Supporters of a new indoor pool in Moorabool have showed up in numbers at the opening of a new stadium, calling on the Federal Government to invest in the project. A Community Open Day for the new indoor stadium in Taverner Street, Bacchus Marsh was held on Saturday, and community advocacy group MooraPool made use of the occasion to show Canberra just how much the community wants an indoor pool added. The proposed indoor pool has had $25 million committed by Moorabool Shire Council and the State Government, but the Federal Government has so far failed to provide the final $15 million needed. And so, among those enjoying the Community Open Day activities such as volleyball, a jungle gym, and a DJ, were close to 100 locals calling on the Federal Government to provide the final piece of the puzzle. MooraPool spokesperson Dale Missen said it was fantastic to see so many people answer the group’s call to get involved. “It was incredible to see a large number of excited locals attend the official community opening of the Moorabool Aquatic Recreation Centre on Saturday, albeit confused as to where the indoor aquatic pool was. However, after having enjoyable conversations with so many, seeing the plans and the flyover videos, all are very excited to see the indoor pool come to fruition,” Mr Missen told the Moorabool News. “We, MooraPool, are a group of growing members that currently includes local parents, educators, and health providers who appreciate the work done by local groups like ourselves over the past 40 years, wanting a better future for our families in this town and we intend to be the last push to get this campaign over the line.” Mr Missen also thanked Moorabool Shire Councillors, and local State MPs Michaela Settle and Steve McGhie for their support of the cause. “Locals have been impressed by our daily segment of ‘Talking Pools with MooraPool’ shared on our MooraPool Facebook page, enjoying the opportunity to share and read others’ messages on how the indoor pool will benefit them, their families and their sporting clubs.” he added. To support the campaign for an indoor pool in Bacchus Marsh, follow MooraPool’s Facebook page and sign the petition at www.michaelasettle.com.au/important-issues/fund-the-bacchus-marsh-indoor-pool/.
Close to 100 locals gathered outside the new MARC indoor stadium to show their support for an indoor pool, including Councillors and State MPs. PHOTO: SUBMITTED
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Dear Editor, I’m currently pregnant with our second child, and am finding the medical system is completely in shambles compared to when we had our first child five years ago. I’m hoping this Letter to the Editor will encourage others to write to the Health Minister or their local member to put some pressure on improving services. I’m at a stage of hospital visits and getting closer to my due date, and the lack of resources is really something that needs to come to light. I didn’t realise how serious the impact of COVID medical mandates has been. Western Health had closed the birthing unit at Bacchus Marsh from 22 Dec 2023 to 8 January 2024. If anyone due to go into labour during this time was registered at Bacchus Marsh, they were being directed to Sunshine Hospital. I’m quite reserved about birthing at Sunshine myself. I’m sure there are positive stories, however this seems to be less common. During the peak of COVID, a friend gave birth at Sunshine Hospital, and a midwife had to advise she had tested positive to COVID and would be taking PPE precautions. I was always baffled why a non-vaccinated, healthy midwife would be fired, and it was more acceptable to have a vaccinated COVID-positive midwife instead. As I’m not comfortable with the lack of resources at Western Health, I made enquiries with Werribee Mercy. Again
I was aware that Barwon Health had closed their maternity ward after COVID medical mandates created a lack of staff. A client at work is a nurse at Werribee Mercy, and confirmed this decision at Barwon Health has caused Werribee Mercy to receive an influx of referrals for births. I spoke to Werribee’s maternity unit, and the lovely lady confirmed they have a lack of staff issue affecting capacity. April is already at capacity, and May has 270 births referrals. They will accept up to 300 for the month. During my recent midwife appointment I asked, if Bacchus Marsh was at capacity when I go into labour, will they confirm capacity at surrounding hospitals before directing me somewhere? I was told no, and they would simply direct me to Sunshine Hospital. I’m aware the private sector has removed mandates, however, the public has not and will not. No one in any community should be less fortunate in a public hospital due to management restricting staff availability. I encourage our community to put pressure on our Health Minister and hospitals directly, to retract their management policy of medical mandates. The world has moved on, the health of our communities deserve better. Kind regards, A local pregnant mother due to go into labour
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Grants offered to control weed
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The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) is providing community groups and organisations with the opportunity to apply for grants to manage Serrated Tussock. Grants of up to $5,000 (GST excluded) are available to deliver a project which meets the priorities and criteria outlined in the guidelines below. The grants promote collaboration between community groups, local Municipalities and the VSTWP in the best practice management of serrated tussock. A key objective of the grants is to support community groups and organisations that have been actively controlling serrated tussock over a number of years. These grants provides a valuable opportunity for communities, particularly those experiencing heavy infestations, to reduce the impact of serrated tussock on agricultural, social, and environmental values and assets.
To apply, the following conditions must be met: Be a not-for-profit community group or organisation Be incorporated, or be sponsored by an incorporated organisation. Permission from the sponsoring organisation must be gained before applying as that organisation will be legally responsible Have public liability insurance of at least $10 million, and at least $1 million professional indemnity insurance, or be sponsored by an organisation that carries such insurance. To view the guidelines and application form, which includes how to submit the grant application, contact details, and the criteria for assessment, visit www.serratedtussock.com/community-support/ grants-and-assistance
Saint to lead the Eagles
Brenton Payne (left) has taken on coaching duties from playing coach Adam Toohey, who will remain a player this season. PHOTO: SUBMITTED By Lachlan Ellis
A former St Kilda AFL player who grew up in Moorabool has returned to coach a local side, and says he’s excited to see what 2024 has to offer. Brenton Payne, who played two seasons with St Kilda and won flags with Southport and Melton, grew up in Bacchus Marsh, but has taken on the role of 2024 Senior Coach at Gordon. Payne also has experience as an assistant coach at
Melton and more recently Port Melbourne, and said that while he “doesn’t want to reinvent the wheel” at Gordon, there are a few ideas and lessons he’s picked up over the years. “I have my own twist on how I want the side to play… obviously we’re going to be ‘the hunted’ by every other team, but I want to reinforce to the boys that we’ve been the best side the past two seasons, so let’s go out and show everyone why we’ve won the last two premier-
ships. It’s about keeping the hunger within the boys,” he told the Moorabool News. “We’ve retained everyone from the 2023 premiership side, which was my main goal coming in. We’ve got a couple more players coming in which will be announced pretty soon I reckon, but we’re sort of keeping that under wraps until it becomes official.” The allure of being a part of the CHFL’s first-ever ‘threepeat’ is certainly in Payne’s mind – but he’s trying not to get too distracted by it. “It’s hard to not get swept up in that being the focus… it’s that classic footy cliché of one week at a time really, you don’t want to be looking too far ahead,” he said. “Adam Toohey has done a great job getting those premierships as playing coach, and he probably felt the time was right for a new voice, and that’s probably kept a few of the older boys around for one more year to see what they can get out of it.” A major lesson learnt from his experience in the footy system, Payne says, is just how crucial communication is. “From when I was a player, I know how I want to be treated by the coach. That’s what I think I’m bringing to the players now that I’m on the other side. I’m not a yeller or a screamer, that’s probably the main thing I got from being at Port Melbourne last year – how important communicating to your players is,” he said. “The way I deliver my messages is going to be vitally important to our success this year. I also want to change up the footy norm at training to put us under more game-like pressure, rather than lane work and just those boring, gap-filling drills. Let’s get something out of it.” Gordon’s 2024 campaign, and Payne’s first test as coach, begins on Saturday 13 April, in what is sure to be a cracking match against Dunnstown at Gordon Recreation Reserve.
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A Magistrate has told a Darley man he should’ve known better than to buy a car being sold for far below its market value – and also should’ve paid for fuel for it, before leaving a service station. Luke Makin appeared before Magistrate Michelle Hodgson in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court on Wednesday 17 January, seeking an adjournment for the case to seek legal help. But the Magistrate said Mr Makin had already been afforded enough time. “The Court’s always going to give you plenty of time… you were served by the looks of this back in August, the first court date was September, then you had another court date on the 17th of November, there was meant to be a summary case conference in November, you were meant to have seen a lawyer by then,” Magistrate Hodgson said. “You are representing yourself at this stage. I’m not going to adjourn this again.” Mr Makin entered a guilty plea to charges of handling stolen goods and motor vehicle theft, with Police Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Wood telling the Magistrate
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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Little Athletics returned for the second half of the track & field season last Saturday morning. Numbers were slightly down due to many still being away on holidays. But those athletes who attended enjoyed being back and competing. Alexis Farrell set a new Girls Under 11 Shot Put record of 10.33 metres. Alexis bettered her previous record by a whopping 1.39 metres. Alexis will be looking forward to continuing her success over the coming months with Maryborough Open Day, Region Carnival and State Championships on her schedule. The PB Star of the Week was awarded to Mia De Mieri who achieved five Personal Best results for the meet. Over the weekend the Centre had seven athletes represented at the State Combined Events Championships at Lakeside Stadium. Athletes competed in various disciplines gaining points in each event for an overall final placing. BMLAC Results: Girls Under 9 Mia Dutt 35th, Harbin Kaur Aujla 41st. Boys Under 9 Jacob Cassar 38th, Kobi Hehir 39th Boys Under 11 Harry Holland 43rd Boys Under 12 Harrison Lovett 35th Boys Under 14 Patrick Lovett 26th This Saturday’s Centre meet will be program 2, with the first event to commence at 8.30am.
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Lions ‘locke’ in outright By Todd Whelan
An unbeaten half century from middle order batsman Drew Locke has secured the Lions an all-important outright win over Buninyong last weekend. After dismissing the hosts for 126 in their second innings, the Lions were set 125 runs to earn the maximum nine points on offer. Credit to the Lions bowling unit again, led by Madushanka Ekanayake (4/27) and Ben Longhurst (8 match wickets) creating the outright opportunity. With certain degrees of inevitability creeping in on the result given the state of the game, the chase wasn’t without its concerns, as momentum flipped on its head when the Lions slumped to 4/24 early in the run chase. First innings heroes Dilon Chandima, Axel Morton and Lachie Herring all went relatively cheap, shifting onus onto middle order pairing Drew Locke and all-rounder Hasi Wickramasinghe. Locke played with confidence and flair to rescue the Lions innings and see out the chase after arriving at the crease with the score at 3/24. When Chandima (19) went shortly after, Wickramasinghe (23) joined Locke for a game saving 80 run partnership for the sixth wicket. Left hander Locke smashed seven fours and a six to remain unbeaten on 61*, a timely return to his early season form with the bat. The Lions finals chances remain slim but mathematically possible, now 14 points outside of the top four in sixth place with three matches to play. Their next two games are at home against Brown Hill (8th - 3 wins)
and Naps-Sebas (9th -1 win). Needless to add, the Lions must avert a three game losing streak at home to keep their season alive. Day One action of the Lions / Brown Hill clash begins this Saturday at Darley Park from 12 noon. RESULTS - (R11 - Day 2) BCA 1st GRADE Buninyong 134 & 126. M. Ekanayake 4/27, C. Sattambi 2/36. Darley 3/136 dec. & 5/125. D. Locke 61*, H. Wickramasinghe 23. Darley (now 6th) WON outright. BCA 2nd GRADE Darley 177. R. O’Brien 36, E. Thewma 34. Brown Hill 73. Dan. Hynes 5/16, L. Bona 3/8. Darley (now 3rd) won by 104 runs. BCA 3rd GRADE Darley 173, Overs 73. J. Oorloff 61, M. Singh 22. Coronet/Newlyn 116, Overs 45. L. Sanders 3/19, J. Oorloff 3/43. Darley (now 10th) won by 57 runs. BCA 4th GRADE - (R12) Ballarat/Redan 9/133, Overs 40. T. Kilmartin 5/21, W. Kilmartin 2/11. Darley 1/136, Overs 36.1. A. Kannar 62*, B. Densley 35. Darley (now 3rd) won by 9 wickets. BCA 5th GRADE - (R12) Darley 66, Overs 30.3. J. Penny 18, J. Hunt 11. BFB 1/68, Overs 10. J. Hunt 1/14, R. Amor 1/16. Darley (now 10th) lost by 9 wickets.
Towners’ callout for netballers By Tim Bottams
Alexis breaking the Girls Under 11 Shot Put record PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Ballan Golf Club RESULTS - W/E SUNDAY 21 JANUARY Sunday – Stableford A Grade Winner - Barry Sims (11) 35 points on c/b R/up - Anthony Moore 97). B Grade Winner Jimmy Walsh (17) 35 points. R/up - Rob Ross (16) 34 points. C Grade Winner - Eddie Jackman (21) 39 points. R/up - Glen Herring (32) 35 points. NTPs - 12th Rob Ross, 15th Anthony Moore. Magpies - 14th Rob Ross, 18th Denis Conroy. Balls 6 Cut-off 34 points on c/b Eddie Jackman, Anthony More, Jimmy Walsh, Glen Herring, Barry Sims, Rob Ross.
Members of the Dunnstown Football Netball Club are seeking past, present, and new players to take part in senior netball tryouts next month. With the Central Highlands Football Netball League season set to start in April, the tryout sessions will run weekly at 6pm from Wednesday 7 to Wednesday 21 February at the Dunnstown Recreation Reserve. Towners netball president Teghan Henderson said it’s a chance for anyone who’s interested to try their hand at the sport. “We’re happy to have absolutely everyone and any- Adding numbers: About 30 returning members are currently signed up with Dunnone who’s keen to have a stown’s netball teams for the upcoming season. PHOTO: SUBMITTED play,” she said. “The tryouts will be a bit of fun with some exercise D Grade side following an unsuccessful attempt at to see how everyone goes and what grade they’ll best building one last year. Ms Henderson said the new team is another step forfit into. ward for the club’s growth. “We have a lot of returning players this season and “It means more supporters around and more people we have our A, B, C, and D Grade sides and four junior attending with game day sessions, training, Thursday teams. We’re looking at about 40 to 50 players overall.” night dinners and even more of our seniors attending Pre-season training is set to start immediately followjunior games,” she said. ing the tryouts and grade selection prior to the Town“We’ll be looking for four more people for the new D ers’ first game of the season against Gordon, with their Grade team to help round it out.” regular practice to likely move from Wednesdays to To express interest in attending the tryouts, a Google Thursdays during March. form can be submitted via bit.ly/3tUHb9w. This season will also see the introduction of the club’s
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Ballan First XI (BCA 2nd Grade) Burrumbeet 6/180 def Ballan 9/178d Bowling - M Snaith 18.5-6-3-44, J Jarvis 16-6-1-27, L Snaith 15-5-1-35 Was a tough day, Ballan had to create nine chances, and with conditions significantly better for batting than the week before, they had to take every chance. Jack Jarvis bowled very well, picking up an early wicket, with both himself and Lachy Snaith beating the bat regularly. Mike Snaith found his line and length early and bowled beautifully shutting down an end and picking up three wickets with Eli and Ryan handy at the other end. Lachy’s second spell was very impressive, picking up one but unfortunately the trend of the day was in “half chances” and “nearly’s”, and when they finally started to breakthrough the team just didn’t have the runs on the board, with Burrumbeet chasing the total six down. There are three games left and Ballan need to win all 3, unfortunately not the result the club wanted for their last
home game of the season. Ballan 2nd XI (BCA 5th Grade) Ballan 9/142 def VRI Delacombe 111 Batting - Matt Shugg 29, Jake Wernicke 19, Noel Heafield 18, Kobe Heafield 17 Bowling - Brady Naeff 8-1-4-21, Kobe Heafield 7-2-3-17, J Wernicke 6-1-1-25, J Somers 3-1-1-10 Newly promoted captain Grigg won the toss and with Wernicke and Sommers it was decided “we will have a hit”. Shugg put his hand up to open, leading the way with his indoor cricket batting prowess, top scoring with (29). Noel Heafield landed some lusty blows with a quickfire 18 off the top before losing his head to an accurate one. Sommers (12) came to the crease and with Shugg they put on 40 runs for the 2nd wicket. The express pace of the openers was worn down with Shugg and Sommers departing in quick succession (Sommers to an excellent catch at Point). Kobe Heafield and Jake Wernicke put on a solid 29 for the next
wicket, when Brady Neaff came to the crease at 4/91, made a quick 11 with some spectacular boundaries before being bowled for 11. Jake Wernicke held the middle order together, was solid in defence, ran hard and 2nd top scored (19) before he too lost his pegs. New boy Shane Newton knocked a few around for a well compiled 13 with Peter O’Brien (10) holding up the lower order and Ballan reached 9/142 from 40 overs. Ballan took to the field with the first wicket coming in the 6th over when Kobe Heafield caught the edge and Stu Grigg in as keeper obliged. Brady Neaff combined with Jake Wernicke for another and Delacombe were 2/25 after 10. Delacombe built well through the next 10 and then James Somers obliterated the middle peg – and it was 3/52. Eventually the wickets came, with a nice catch at point by Eamon Grigg to start. The procession began and it was quicky wrapped up by Naeff and Heafield – stumps flying, runout courtesy of Newton and a few more through to the keeper, giving keeper/captain Stu Grigg three for day and Delacombe all out for 111 after 32 overs.
2nd Grade (Day 2) Ballan v Burrumbeet LEFT:Josh Singh almost gets a run-out with a great throw to Jack McGregor. RIGHT: Jack McGregor throws the ball in the air in celebration of a catch off Jack Jarvis’ bowling. PHOTOS: CHRIS THOM
No ‘Provlima’ for pacer
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By John Dunne (HRV)
NSW pacer Kanena Provlima landed a betting plunge and made amends for its Shepparton Cup defeat last week when it led all the way in the $100,000 Decoglaze Ballarat Pacing Cup last Saturday night. Backed in from $19 into $4, Kanena Provlima found the early lead and with no mid race pressure evident, driver David Moran was allowed to slow the tempo in a pedestrian like 64.5 first half of the last mile. Kate Gath opted to ease out of the early speed on the $3.30 favorite Catch A Wave from a wide front row draw and settled towards the rear of the field. Mach Dan made an early move to loop the field and sat parked outside Kanena Provlima with Catch A Wave making its
move three wide without cover with 800 metres to travel. Catch A Wave appeared to be travelling well on the home turn however Kanena Provlima appreciated having all the favors in the lead reeling off a 26 second last 400 metres, to score comfortably from Beyond Delight and Cya Art. The winner returned a mile rate of 1:59.8 which is five seconds outside the track record. Kanena Provlima is trained by KerryAnn Morris who drove the stable mate Pete Said So which finished sixth. “We’ve been thrilled with Kanena Provlima – his run last week at Shepparton was really good and these two horses have done a fair bit of travelling but they seem to keep popping up and getting better,” she said. Kanena Provlima is owned by Ben Settree from the Bathurst based Brooklyn Lodge Standardbreds. Morris said both Kanena Provlima and Pete Said So will be nominated for the Group 1 Hunter Cup at Melton in a fortnight (Feb 3).
Driver David Moran, trainer Kerry-Anne Morris and Ballarat Pacing Cup winner, Kanena Provlima. PHOTO: HRV
Champion trotter Just Believe stamped his seemingly invincible status in this part of the world when he accounted for a crack line up in the Aldebaran Park The Knight Pistol at Ballarat last Saturday night. Trained at Larajay Farm in Myrniong by Jess Tubbs and driven by Greg Sugars, he said he was content to sit parked on Just Believe ($1.28 fav) on the outside of the leader Mufasa Metro with the French stallion Callmethebreeze camped on the favourite’s back in the one out one back trail. Just Believe lengthened stride Another win for Greg Sugars and trotter Just around the home turn before Believe at Ballarat last Saturday night. PHOTO: forging clear on straightening, LARAJAY FARM and with the crowd roaring, the son of Orlando Vinci racked up his sixth consecutive win since return- Phoenix being a swooper late,” he said. “But Just Believe is such a good raceing from contesting the Elitlopp in Swehorse that he settles and it doesn’t matden. Both the runner up Callmethebreeze ter what the speed is as when you ask and third placed Keayang Ignite were him to go he really finds that acceleraexcellent efforts behind the benchmark tion.” Sugars admitted the lack of recent racof Australasian trotting. Sugars said he was wary of the calibre ing was a slight concern given the quality of his rivals. of those horses in pursuit. “We were pretty happy with him “The French horse was the query, and he was on our back and John (Justice) coming into the race but not having a drove to beat us, so that was the only run since the Inter Dominion we were worry in the back of my mind that the slightly vulnerable, but I could tell with French horse was getting such a good how well he was travelling that he was trip and there were horses like Arcee on song,” he said.
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