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Superhero volunteers Deryck, Van and Nigel from the Ballan Autumn Festival (BAF) committee are ready to showcase Ballan to the expected 10,000 visitors this Sunday.
Photo – HELEN TATCHELL

By Helen Tatchell
IT’S SHOWTIME
It is only five more sleeps until the themed Autumn Festival
in Ballan begins.
Anyone can dress up and ‘celebrate local superheros’ on the
day, or as the 1st Ballan Scouts have done prior, decorated
haybales to complement the theme.
Volunteer organisers are expecting 10,000 visitors to the
otherwise quiet township, with the festival the highlight of
Ballan’s public calendar.
President (BAF), Deryck Carruthers said the festival theme
of “celebrating local superheroes” has ensured a jam-packed
programme of events and activities.
“In addition to an all-ages costume competition with prizes
sponsored by Oz ComicCon, the festival has added a number
of free workshops, on the superhero theme.
“To hone some of those superhero physical skills, Circus
Lab will be teaching circus tricks and aspiring “mad
scientists” can learn the basics of how to build machines with
SciencePlay Kids,” he said.
Local artist and animator Jonny Hall will be teaching the
basics of comic character design with a ‘Create Your Own
Superhero’ workshop.
With the Ballan Autumn Festival running for the past 45
years and costing close to $40,000 per year for volunteers to
raise and deliver, the changing theme offers something fresh
and different.
“We are super excited about this year’s superhero offering,
and are really impressed at what it’s inspiring,” Mr
Carruthers said.
“It’s thrilling be able to offer local people so many fun and
diverse activities on the superhero theme. We can’t get over
just how excited people are for this year’s festival.”
In addition to the workshops, there’ll be the annual parade,
rides, over a hundred stalls, street food, a petting zoo, a pet
show, a high tea organized by the CWA and wandering
superheroes organised by Moorabool Wind Farm. The
Gorden Gospel Choir will be performing “superhero songs”
and dance group L2R will be busting some moves to a
superhero theme.
But wait, there’s more. “Straight Outta Wakanda!” an
African Star Dance and Drumming Company will be leading
a fabulous drumming workshop.
You can’t miss this year’s event. Put in in your diary, now.
The Ballan Autumn Festival will take place in the main
street this Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 9am-4pm.
For further information and the full programme of events,
go to the BAF website www.ballanautumnfestival.org or find
them on Instagram or Facebook.

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Claws are out on cats

Potential risk to community
By Kate Taylor without adding more to the workload.
“We’ve seen in cities the cat curfew working well

Tuesday
– Council still in the dark 25th February The good people of Moorabool are being asked by
Council to make a decision on a potentially purr-y
little problem.
The results from a council cat curfew feasibility
in concentrated areas, it’s easy to manage and they
have the capacity for compliance… why run this
risk now when we cannot manage what we already
have. We need to get all other compliance under

Starting 7pm
By Kate Taylor openness and transparency, Council
is making the answers to these
Bacchus Marsh will receive a truck questions available for all to see at
load of contaminated soil every six www.moorabool.vic.gov.au,” Cr
study are in and the issue is once again going out for
further community consultation for introduction or
not.
Getting the councillors to agree on the curfew
details was like… herding wild cats.
control first, we don’t need to be putting out any
more thought bubbles. I’m not against it in principle,
but it would be introducing a very difficult thing to
manage in this shire,” Cr Tatchell said.
East Ward Councillor Tom Sullivan supported the

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minutes, 24-hours a day, seven days
a week if Maddingley Brown Coal’s
tender for the contract is successful.
The confirmation comes as
Edwards said.
“This follows Council’s earlier
decision to make available all the
letters it has sent to State Government
East Ward Councillor Jarrod Bingham argued
at the 4 March council meeting that a cat curfew
would help conservation efforts.
“Cats are responsible for wildlife going extinct,” Cr
motion as the next step in the process.
“My take is, this is just going out for further
community consultation with all the information at
hand,” Cr Sullivan said.
Moorabool Shire Council released Ministers on this matter.” Bingham said. Councillors voted to engage in more community
the answers to 24 questions it put He also said compliance could be community- consultation with residents on a potential cat
In the responses, a request to provide curfew, with Councillors Paul Tatchell and Tonia
managed, with residents trapping problem cats.
The meeting will have local council and Victorian members of Parliament in
to Transurban and project partners Council with the nine technical
“If there is a problem cat, residents would have the Dudzik voting against it.
about the proposal to store, categorise assessments on environmental,
attendance. The Westgate Tunnel project has excavated tonnes and tonnes of
and dispose of contaminated soil at socio-economic, amenity and traffic ability to get a cat cage from council and trap it,” Cr
Bingham said.
the Bacchus Marsh site. impacts was again turned down. CATS – lock-up or roam free?
Transurban is, along with its contaminated TOXIC SOIL, containing PFAS.
“Due to the competitive process
The report noted if a curfew is introduced, council
partners, building the $6.7 billion would need to respond to added complaints and If a cat curfew comes into force, a cat owner
currently underway, we are not able
West Gate Tunnel Project and last invest in a larger cattery impound to meet current found to not be complying with the requirements
to provide commercially sensitive and future demand.
year called for tenders to manage 1.5
The State Government is in talks with a local business to dump thousands of
material contained in the technical would be guilty of an offence and liable to pay
million cubic tonnes of soil from the “Budget implications have been considered which a $165 penalty for a first offence, increasing to
assessments,” Transurban and its
may include the purchase of additional cat traps
project. tonnes of this contaminated soil at the Maddingley Brown Coal site, risking our
partners stated.
and an increase in vet fees due to the potential
$495 for any subsequent offences.
The soil is known to be contaminated But Cr Edwards said it was bizarre increase in cat impound numbers.
A report noted there is considerable evidence
with PFAS but has never been community, local businesses and our water supplies.
that Council, as the local planning “These costs may be offset somewhat by increased
that cats are a major threat to native wildlife and
publicly classified. authority, was being denied access to are at significant danger at night due to traffic.
registration numbers and infringement revenue
Maddingley Brown Coal put in the documentation. however on discussion with other Councils it “Contrary to popular belief, cats do not have to
There is evidence that human exposure to PFAS chemicals can lead to
a tender bid to use its site for the
contaminated soil and that bid was
“Council has made it very clear that seems many cats that are trapped are not reclaimed roam. Providing their basic needs are met, cats
can enjoy longer and healthier lives when safely
we are not interested in seeing any (not microchipped or registered), and as such
shortlisted. adverse health effects, including cancer.
commercially sensitive material. We homes need to be found for these animals through contained to a property,” the report reads.
Moorabool Mayor David Edwards have even gone as far as offering adoption programs and local refuges.” Last year a council survey found of the people
revealed the confirmation last week to view redacted versions of these The majority of Moorabool’s neighbouring who responded, over 41 per cent were cat
that
nt: Crossunder Our local council is being ignored, the community isn’t being consulted and the
the shortlisted proposal,
Roads Trading technical assessments where all Councils currently do not have a cat curfew in place owners and of these, 74 per cent currently allow
e:trucks
20/12/17carrying soil will travel to the commercially sensitive material has with the exception of Ballarat City Council, which their cats outside. The majority of respondents,
ksite every
Up No.: Andrew’s Government is forging ahead to brush this issue and the
3 six minutes, 24 hours a day, been blackened out,” he said. currently has one in place and Macedon Ranges 78 per cent, were in favour of a cat curfew and
seven days a week. Contaminated “The fact remains that without Shire who will be commencing a cat curfew on 1 64 per cent of those were in favour of a 24-hour
mismanagement of the whole project under the rug.
soil will be stored, categorised and these technical assessments, Council July 2020. curfew.
disposed of at the site, in proximity remains largely in the dark about the Consideration was also given as to whether However, 75 per cent of these cat owners said
to local schools and market gardens. DO NOT let them get away with this.
potential risks for the community, councillors would prefer the introduction of a 24- they would be unlikely to comply with a 24-hour
He said the 24 questions asked by as well as the actual impacts to our hour curfew or a specifically timed curfew such as curfew and 39 per cent a night-time curfew.
Council were based around five key
themes: Community Consultation; WE DON’T WANT IT HERE!!
roads, our environment and our
reputation as a major food provider
6pm to 6am, and would it apply for the entire shire.
Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell objected to
the motion, saying the cost of compliance would
Those who responded supported a curfew
principally to protect native wildlife.
Soil Contamination; Net Community for Melbourne.” “The results show there is considerable desire
Benefit; Road Infrastructure; and the The answers from Transurban and be prohibitive and the cost of compliance officers
working at night, and especially given council for a cat curfew however cat owners are unlikely
Environment.
“In line with our commitment to
PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY AND
its partners can be found at www.
moorabool.vic.gov.au already struggles with compliance enforcement to comply with it; especially a 24-hour curfew.”

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Car show motors
Photo: Bacchus Marsh Holden Car Club
By Caitlin Bewley
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)
A car show has seen approximately 5,000
attendees raise a large sum of money for the
local Djerriwarrh Health Services (DjHS).
The David Calleja Memorial Car Show,
orchestrated by DjHS, raised a whopping
$71,000, to go towards new equipment.
Maddingley Park was full of people on
Sunday February 2, along with 480 cars,
bikes and trucks that were on display.
A spokesperson for DjHS told the Moorabool
News the 2020 event was the most successful
car show to date, being the first year that
they counted foot traffic.
“It is very reassuring to receive the
overwhelming support of the community
when a fundraising event is so successful,”
the spokesperson said.
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“The money raised is an indication of the
community support that the health care
has.”
When asked how the monies raised
will benefit the wider community, the
spokesperson said it “will allow the health
service to continue providing high quality
care.”
The fundraising money is set to provide
better patient care in DjHS facilities with
upgraded equipment that will consist of
wheelchairs, an ECG machine, patient
trolleys, portable observation machines and
a STG transducer.
“[DjHS] are extremely proud of the
tremendous effort from the Car Show
Working Group, along with the community’s
support in making the 2020 event the most
successful car show ever,” the spokesperson
said.
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Become a friend and
make friends
By Caitlin Bewley
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)
A local volunteer group
have embarked on their sev-
enth year of revegetating the
Werribee River, with notable
growth in members since its
origin.
Friends of the Werribee Riv-
er through Bacchus Marsh
have planted multiple trees
in their time and have raised
their desire for new mem-
bers to join the movement.
Marika Ley, committee
member and managing pub-
lic relations officer, told the
Moorabool News that they
plant approximately 500
trees, shrubs and grasses
at each planting day. They
also meet for Sunday morn-
ing working bees every two
months.
“They are all indigenous Ms Ley said the group have “We have jobs suitable for
natives,” she continued. “We received grants from Mel- all ages,” Ms Ley said. “It’s a
are helping restore vegeta- bourne Water and Moora- friendly and cooperative at-
tion along the riverbank,”
bool Council have also mosphere. All that’s needed
“We build habitats for na- assisted in the purchase of are new and enthusiastic
tive wildlife and improve
plants, guards, planting people to turn up and join
the aesthetics of the area.
equipment and maintenance in.”
This also enables people to
work together and build of the sites. For more information on
community spirit,” Ms Ley The volunteer group held the Friends of the Werribee
said. their Clean Up Australia River through Bacchus
The volunteer driven group Day on Sunday 1 March Marsh and how to join, peo-
and have encouraged any- ple are urged to head to the
has seen a 30 per cent growth
over the last seven years, one, and everyone, to get Moorabool Landcare Net-
with 100 members attending behind them and join the work website www.mln.org.
various plantings. movement. au
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1001 reasons to step up The Bald Hill Proposal

By Kate Taylor
A plan to create a recreation paradise at Bald
Hill is 1001 steps closer.
A feasibility study presented to the February 5
council meeting included a concept plan with
mountain bike trails, an adventure play space,
destination dining and a 1001-steps walking
trail at the site.
The idea started back in 2018, when a scoping
report was done, followed by the feasibility
study which was completed late last year with
Sport and Recreation Victoria funding alongside
council dollars.
Now, proposals in the concept plan are to both
provide recreational opportunities for locals and
also ways to attract visitors to boost the local
economy.
Mountain bike trails are recommended – both
gravity and cross country – as is a 1001-steps
destination walking trail, an all-accessibility
trail and lookout, with proposed picnic and BBQ
areas.
When construction is complete, the projected
annual site visitation is more than 347,000
people and would have a total construction cost,
including recreational and commercial parts, of
$12.38 million.
Although the construction cost is large, the
ongoing economic benefit is estimated to be $6.8
million annually, with a during-construction
boom of $23.28 million.
The financial benefits include ongoing
employment at the site as well as tourist dollars.
The visitation numbers are based on the current
population of Bacchus Marsh, Melton and the
western fringe of Melbourne, and do not take
into account the future growth of the areas and
therefore likely increased visitation.
The project is proposed to be completed over
five stages, with funding also being sought from
other parties.
Councillors voted to adopt the feasibility study
The 1000 Steps Walk at Upper Ferntree Gully is
an institution for fitness enthusiasts.
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and move on to the design phase – however not
before some reassurances were sought by Cr
Sullivan.
The West Ward councillor noted the significant
cost of the project and wanted to make sure that
it wouldn’t impact on existing projects.
Infrastructure General Manager Phil Jeffrey
said the actual recommendation is just to move
to the design phase.
“The fact is we have a significant amount of
large-ticket items, the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse
Reserve, collectively – and this could clog up
the system so to speak. I will take the managers
reassurance this won’t happen – I don’t want it to
impact on other projects,” Cr Sullivan said.
The design phase will involve creating a
masterplan, which has not yet been included in
council’s budget.
* The $750,000 mountain bike cross country course will deliver up to 15 kms of
flowing single track at beginner and intermediate standard. The course will include
land north west of the Gravity Park. The cross-country course is intended to be a
regional level facility to support local and regional riders. The course will include
undulating downhill and switchbacks with uphill climbing limited to three per cent.
The aim of the cross-country course is to support growth in the mountain biking
sector. As skills improve cyclists can transition to include circuits of the Gravity
Park as well.
* The $280,000 establishment of a 1001-steps walk that links Halletts Way at the
base of Bald Hill with the peak of Bald Hill, similar to the experience of the 1000
steps in the Dandenong Ranges. Landscaping and vegetation plantings are
required to create a sheltered and quality experience. The delivery of a themed
1001 steps, potentially with an indigenous interpretive experience, will set the walk
aside from others offered in Melbourne.
* A $300,000 all abilities trail will be delivered on top of Bald Hill which provides
an open and largely level site for easy walking, cycling and other activities. The
all abilities trail is proposed to be a sealed trail, three metres in width and up
to two kilometres in length. It is proposed that the trail will include a sculptural
element to add to the visitor experience. Views along the trail will extend across
the Moorabool Valley towards Melbourne.
* A commercially operated Adventure Park/Playspace will be delivered on site in
proximity to the restaurant/café. It is envisaged that this will be a destination in its
own right and strengthen the family market visitation to the site. There is potential
to investigate the delivery of adventure activity by the private sector on site.
* A $1.5 million open air events space will be delivered on the top of Bald Hill
providing a scenic high amenity events space for festivals, markets, car clubs.
The events space will cater for up to 5000 people during peak events. This will
also serve as a staging ground for other outdoor focused events such as mountain
biking events, orienteering etc.
* A $2.8 million restaurant /café function centre is proposed for the south east side
of Bald Hill, allowing extensive views from the facility over the Moorabool valley
towards the You Yangs and Melbourne. The restaurant/café function centre will
provide for a high-quality local food experience servicing a variety of site users
and destination food visitors. It is envisaged that the restaurant be delivered by the
private sector, with services and parking delivered by the public sector.
* The $1,050,000 Bald Hill Gravity Mountain Bike Park will be a destination mountain
bike facility on the southern side of Bald Hill and include the former quarry land. The
gravity mountain bike park will be unique in the context of Victoria, forming the first
master planned gravity and slopestyle park in close proximity to Melbourne. The
disturbed nature of the site will allow for the establishment of high-end slopestyle,
traditional downhill and flow trails from the summit of Bald Hill.
* Picnic and BBQ areas will be provided throughout the site. This will attract visitors
to the site specifically for these purposes and may also be utilised by those visiting
the site for a specific purpose.
* The project also includes a $1 million visitor hub, $800,000 for the sculpture trail,
$900,000 for lookout points and $3 million for site infrastructure.

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MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL AND

Time to collect wood
for winter, legally
WOMEN'S HEALTH GRAMPIANS
PRESENTS

Firewood collectors in Victoria have been

WOMEN'S HEALTH issued a red-hot warning about the importance
of knowing where they can go to collect their
firewood this Autumn.
FORUM 2020 Fire Forest Management Victoria (FFM) have
said failure to comply with the designated
FREE ENTRY collection areas may result in a shorter
FREE GIVE AWAYS firewood collection season.
GREAT ADVICE FFM’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer of Grampians
LIGHT SUPPER PROVIDED Region Tony English said in some locations,
areas will remain closed due to ongoing fire
activity.
MARCH 11, 2020 | 5.45pm -9.00pm
“We want to remind the public that firewood
Bacchus Marsh Public Hall-207 Main Street
can only be taken from designated collection

The inside out of health

The event is free and open to women of all ages
To register visit
areas in State Forests where collection is
https://womenshealthforum2020.eventbrite.com.au allowed, and to stay within collection limits.
“These designated collection areas are put
or email mmcdermott@moorabool.vic.gov.au or
call 5366 1219 to book.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL into place to protect sites of cultural and
By Caitlin Bewley
For more information visit the
“A survey indicated that sexual and
https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/womens-health-forum
environmental significance,” Mr English said.
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) website reproductive health, mental health, and “It is important to stay within collection limits,
Fantastic speakers covering: Menopause & Menstruation I  Sexual Health 
which are in place to prevent households
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Adversity 
Women are the focus
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hear more about.
|  Door Prizes stockpiling large volumes of firewood from
dedicated to health, women’s health. “It was decided that a women’s forum was public land and denying others a supply.”
Professional speakers will cover menopause
This event
a great way for women to come together to
is being held on the land of the Wurundjeri people Mr English said collection limits include Photo DELWP
and menstruation topics right down to sexual hear from a number of speakers and experts taking a maximum of two cubic metres per
health, mental and emotional wellbeing.
The free Women’s Health Forum is a said.
on topics that were important to them,” she
person per day and a maximum of 16 cubic
metres per household per financial year.”
The Forest Act
collaboration of Women’s Health Grampians Other prohibited firewood collection Under the Forest Act 1958, people who
Ms Jones said there was no better time than
and Moorabool Shire Council and will be practices include felling of trees and cutting collect firewood outside designated
International Women’s Day to be promoting down hollow logs. FFM have a zero-tolerance collection areas of season or take more
held this Wednesday 11 March, as part
women’s health and wellbeing.” approach to illegal firewood collection.
of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 than the maximum allowable amounts can
March). Multiple topics relating to women’s “Authorised officers will be patrolling parks, face fines of up to $8,261, or a maximum
Sally Jones (Community Strengthening health will be covered with a light supper, forests and reserves to ensure people are penalty of one-year imprisonment or both,
MSC GM) said the event was derived from a information tables, giveaways and doing the right thing while collecting their if the matter proceeded to court
survey completed in 2019 by female members opportunities for question throughout. firewood.” For any further information on firewood
in the shire. For more information and to make a Autumn Firewood Collection Season is set to or to report illegal or suspicious behaviour
“Council’s public health plan 2017-2021 booking for the event head to www. run from March 1 until 30 June 2020. in public land areas, please contact the
highlighted a strategy to increase awareness womenshealthforum2020.eventbrite.com.au To find out where the firewood collection Department of Environment, Land, Water
of sexual health issues for older women,” Ms or email mmcdermott@moorabool.vic.gov. locations are near you, head to www.ffm.vic. and Planning on 136 186
Jones said. au or call 5366 1219 to book. gov.au/firewood or call 136 186.

2021 Scholarship
Program
NOW OPEN
Bacchus Marsh Grammar is pleased to announce
that its Scholarship program for 2021 has opened.
Full details are available on our website
www.bmg.vic.edu.au under Enrolments.
For further information please contact the Principal’s Executive Assistant
Mrs Michelle Graham on 5366 4800 or school@bmg.vic.edu.au
Check website for closing dates.

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Green light for servo

By Kate Taylor
A chicken farm owner and a service station
developer were embroiled in a debate over
buffer zones at a council meeting.
The February Development Assessment
Committee (DAC) meeting heard the
application to develop a service station to
refuel up to 16 cars and four trucks at once,
with 41 car parks and four truck parking
bays, on a 2.5Ha parcel of land within a
Farming Zone in Maddingley.
The Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road property
sits between Woolpack Road and Parwan-
Exford Road and currently has shipping
containers and car bodies on it.
Six objections to the application were
lodged, however no public consultation
meeting was held because “the applicant did
not wish to consult with objectors” according
to a council planning officer.
The objections were largely about
noise, lights, traffic and litter, as well as
environmental concerns.
The application also included a service lane
to be built for access to the site, as well as a
24/7 café, which was originally planned as
a drive-through fast-food restaurant, but
council officers stated that it would not be
allowed in the Farming Zone.
A council planning officer recommended
granting the permit, but with conditions.
“movements and associated noise are not
expected to increase significantly, and the
The site for the new service station on Bacchus Marsh/Geelong Road, between Woolpack
Road and Parwan-Exford Road. Photo Helen Tatchell
truck parking bay to be located towards the
rear of the site would accommodate only
four trucks,” read the report, tabled on the
night.
“It is also noted that the nearest dwelling to
the proposed development is approximately
190m to the south-east and the broiler farm
approximately 190m to the north-east.
Nonetheless, it is recommended that a
condition of approval require that most site
deliveries and all refuelling be confined to
the hours of 7am-10pm, Monday to Saturday,
and 9am-10pm, Sundays and public holidays.
“Furthermore, it is recommended that
the proposed plant equipment area be
completely enclosed within a building to
minimise noise.”
Speaker Lisa Gervasoni addressed the
meeting on behalf of objector Val Zdero,
noting that the site is of agricultural
significance.
‘It is an area recognised by the state as well
as by the Moorabool Planning Scheme as
important to agriculture,” she said.
Councillors noted the objector is the owner
of the broiler farm adjacent to the service
station site.
“If the lights from the trucks go into the
sheds, the chooks will not lay,” Val Zdero
told the meeting.
“It only takes one driver to do a wrong
U-turn at the moment and the lights go in
the shed and disturb the chooks.”
There is a 400m buffer zone from the broiler
farm, however it is only in the broiler farm
Code of Conduct and applies to nearby
‘sensitive uses’ and the service station is not
considered to be a sensitive use.
Councillors voted to approve the proposal
with a condition requiring a thickly
landscaped buffer strip to be planted along
the outer borders of the north, northeast and
southeast accessways to provide screening
from vehicle headlights when trucks and
cars are circulating through the site.
Twenty-four hour operation in this location,
in consideration of the separation distances
and recommended conditions, was also
considered to be “acceptable.”
The distance of the nearest chicken shed
to the service station site boundary is
approximately 110m.
A roundabout is being currently constructed
at the Parwan-Exford Road intersection, with
council confirming it is part of the Geelong-
Bacchus Marsh Road safety improvement
project, being undertaken by the State
Government and has nothing to do with the
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Moorabool Shire Council
COUNCIL MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 1 April 2020,
at 6.00pm, in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
COMMITTEE MEETING
The next Section 86 Development and Assessment Committee Meeting will be held
on Wednesday 18 March 2020, at 6.00pm, in the north-wing meeting rooms,
Darley Civic Hub, 182 Halletts Way, Darley.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
EMPLOYMENT
Council invites applications for existing vacancies:
Back Hoe Plant Operator – Temp Full Time 10 Month contract
Applications close on Friday 13 March 2020
Coordinator Financial Services – Re-advertised – Full-Time Position
Applications close on Friday 27 March 2020
All details available from the website:
http://moorabool.recruitmenthub.com.au
IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Schedule 11 Clause 3 of the Local Government
Act 1989, the Moorabool Shire Council has impounded the following vehicles:
6 Vehicles for Tender:
The vehicles are being offered for tender as a lot only and will be available for
inspection on Thursday 19 March 2020 between 10.00am-10.30am.
Further enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Safety Team on 5366
7100 during business hours.
Any person interested in purchasing the above vehicles are invited to lodge a written
tender addressed to:
Moorabool Shire Council
Coordinator Community Health & Safety
Tender Application-Abandoned Vehicles
PO Box 18
Ballan,Vic 3342
Written tenders should be submitted by 5.00pm Wednesday 25 March 2020.
NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT
The land affected by the application is located at:
Address of Land: 611 Mount Land Title Particulars: Lot 7 on PS
Doran Road, Lal Lal VIC 3352 803476W
Description Details: Development and Use of a Dwelling and variation to
restrictive covenant PS803476W item 1.7 and associated MCP to allow a shed to be
constructed outside the building envelope.
The applicant for the permit is: The application reference number:
TMC Building Design PA2019244
You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the
office of the Responsible Authority: Moorabool Shire Council, 15 Stead Street,
Ballan. 182 Halletts Way, Darley. https://greenlight.e-vis.com.au/moorabool.
This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be
affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the
Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in
writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be
affected. Please be aware that copies of objections/submissions received may be made
available to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.
The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 24 March 2020. If
you object, the Responsible Authority will inform you of its decision.
Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Derek Madden
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
The Moorabool News – 10 March, 2020 Page 9
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AMENDMENT
Planning and Environment Act 1987
Moorabool Planning Scheme
Amendment C91
The Moorabool Shire Council has prepared Amendment C91 to the Moorabool
Planning Scheme.
The amendment applies to land identified as subject to inundation, within the
catchments of the Werribee River, Lerderderg River and Little River, in the eastern
portion of Moorabool Shire.
The amendment proposes to implement flood risk mapping prepared by Melbourne
Water (as the relevant floodplain management authority) by making the following
changes to the planning scheme:
• Amending Clause 21.02 ‘Natural Environment’;
• Amending Clause 21.11 ‘Reference Documents’;
• Inserting Clause 44.04 ‘Land Subject to Inundation Overlay’ (LSIO);
• Inserting a new Schedule to the LSIO;
• Inserting Clause 44.05 ‘Special Building Overlay’ (SBO);
• Inserting a new Schedule to the SBO;
• Amending the Schedule to Clause 72.03 ‘What does this planning scheme consist
of?’; and
• Inserting 38 planning scheme overlay maps.
You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the
Explanatory Report about the amendment, free of charge, at the following locations:
• during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Moorabool Shire Council:
– 15 Stead Street, Ballan
– Lerderderg Library - Customer Service, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
– Darley Civic and Community Hub, 182 Halletts Way, Darley
• at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website
www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection.
Further information can also be viewed on Council’s website at www.moorabool.
vic.gov.au. Click on ‘Have your say’ and follow the links to Planning Scheme
Amendment C91. The website includes links to the amendment documentation, and
an interactive map which enables you to type in your address to find out whether your
property is affected.
To learn more, you may wish to attend one of the consultation sessions scheduled
for the following dates at the Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. It
is essential that you book an appointment (15 minute allocations), either via Council’s
website at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au (click on ‘Have your say’ and follow the
links to Amendment C91) or by telephoning (03) 5366 7100 and speaking to a
Customer Service Officer.
• Tuesday 17 March 2020 10.00am to 12.30pm
• Saturday 28 March 2020 10.00am to 12.30pm
• Thursday 23 April 2020 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the
planning authority. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name
and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported
or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.
Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider
submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings
and any public hearing held to consider submissions. In accordance with the Planning
and Environment Act 1987, Council must make available for inspection a copy of any
submissions made.
The closing date for submissions is 8 May 2020. A submission must be made in one of
the following ways:
• Via Council’s website at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au. Click on ‘Have your say’
and follow the links to Planning Scheme Amendment C91.
• Via email to info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
• Via post to:
Moorabool Shire Council
PO Box 18
BALLAN VIC 3342
Attention Strategic Planning
Re: Submission to Amendment C91
The following panel hearing dates have been set for this amendment:
• directions hearing - week commencing 7 September 2020.
• panel hearing - week commencing 26 October 2020.
HENRY BEZUIDENHOUT
Executive Manager, Community Planning and Economic Development
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Letters to the Editor
Email: news@themooraboolnews.com.au
Dear Editor,
This council needs to be accountable
for their statements, on speaking with
other local business owners in the main
street, no one including ourselves had any
consultation regarding parking periods or of
the commencement of enforcement. Could
the Shire please produce documentation of
the consultation?
Secondly, there are seven women that work
in our office, attached are pics of where
these women are expected to walk in winter
in the dark to park their cars. Graffiti, one
small (smashed solar light) and no signage
directing anyone to this back-street parking
location. Are the council happy to have these
females walking in weather to this back
street unlit parking area?
Caravans, buses where are they to park and
where is the signage?
Is Ballan open for business or closed to
council bylaws?
Dave Nickels
Business owner
Main Street, Ballan
Dear Editor,
It is hard to tell if Peter Walsh of The
Nationals actually read the VEAC Central
West Forests final report after reading his
criticisms of it in last week’s Moorabool News
(3 March 2020). The VEAC recommendations
do not suggest “locking up the forest”, as he
stated ad-nauseam. In fact, 4-wheel driving,
trail-bike riding and some designated and
dispersed camping would all be permitted
BETTER HEALTH
FOR THE WEST
Western Health and Djerriwarrh Health
Services have begun a project to explore
the community benefits of a potential
amalgamation. This will examine how a
voluntary amalgamation could deliver a
net improvement for health services in
Melbourne’s Western growth corridor.
in any new national or regional park.
Fossicking, dog walking, horse riding and
some domestic firewood collection will also
be allowed in the proposed large regional
parks.
Mr Walsh makes no mention of protecting
our declining wildlife. Following the recent
bushfires, our unique wildlife is under more
pressure than ever. Threatened species such
as Greater Gliders, Powerful and Masked
Owls have been impacted heavily by the
Gippsland fires, and the forests west of
the Hume will become even more vital as
refuges in the future. Many woodland
and forest bird species have been declining
dramatically over recent decades, habitat
loss and fragmentation being two of the
main drivers.
The recommendations give these forests
and their inhabitants the protection needed
from any future destructive industrial scale
logging and mining while still enabling
people to pursue the majority of recreational
activities they currently enjoy.
Trevor Speirs
Trentham
Dear Editor,
I have tried and tried to contact the EPA
in relation to the state of the Parwan Creek
adjacent to the Maddingly Brown Coal Pty
Ltd.
Clearly the EPAs system for contact via
the 1300 372 842 is designed to make it near
impossible to have any person from the
public interact with the EPA.
Currently Western Health and Djerriwarrh Health Services service the
healthcare needs of 985,000 Victorians. Between them, they employ more
than 7,600 people across 13 campuses and sites. With a population growth
rate of more than three per cent year on-year, Melbourne’s West will need
more services, skills and infrastructure.
To have your say please visit:
Betterhealthforthewest.com.au
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WRITING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Each letter must be accompanied
with the writer’s full name, address and phone number (name and suburb for publication
only) and be limited to 300 words. Letters to be received via fax, post or email (preferred
option). The Editor has the right to limit the amount of words in each letter received and
published letters are at the discretion of the Editor.
You may also Post messages on the Moorabool News Facebook page.
My experience so far is I place a call, I sit That contamination is then going into the
on hold for 15 to 20 minutes and then some food bowl of Melbourne, via the creek and
person states that the person I need to talk river systems that irrigates our vegetables.
to is not available. I leave a number, when The Parwan Creek empties into the Werribee
they call back, I’m not always available and river system which in turn is used to irrigate
they leave a message saying call the 1300 our farms.
number. I then have to go through the whole I also understand that this Maddingley
process again via the 1300 number. Another Brown Coal facility is looking to take the
20 minutes doing the EPAs job. And so, the waste spoil from the tunnel project. If they
vicious circle continues until I finally give cannot keep a creek such as the Parwan
up. Not going to happen. Creek clear of their litter waste, what hope
Customer service would suggest that a have we got to ensure that the waste spoil
direct number could be provided when will be treated correctly to the licence
leaving a message for me to call back or conditions?
better still, how about they try again. Rather
I ask the EPA that they immediately take
than just ticking the box and filling their
action to have the Parwan Creek cleaned of
obligations to call back.
ALL waste from this site as per their permit
How about they try to make contact several
to operate.
times. Now that’s a novel idea … I’m not their
Darren Love
servant. They are employed by the people to
Hopetoun Park
ensure that they do what is needed to protect
us and the environment. If we are bringing
to their attention an issue, then they need to
use reasonable efforts to hear our concerns.
Not install roadblocks to make it impossible
to communicate.
What is really concerning is when the issue
is so obvious that they could have prevented
the whole process if they had done their jobs
correctly in the first place.
My initial complaint/information is simple.
The Parwan Creek beside the Maddingley
Brown Coal site is littered with rubbish.
That rubbish is clearly coming from the
Maddingley Brown Coal site. Maddingley
Brown Coal Pty Ltd has a licence to receive
rubbish which has escaped the site.
The job of the EPA is to ensure compliance
with their (MBC) licence to receive rubbish.
As per the attached photos, a reasonable
person could contend that this process is not
being policed by the agency that issued the
permit.
Melton Hospital
Sunbury Day
Hospital
Footscray
Hospital
MELBOURNE
Baccus Marsh
Hospital
Sunshine
Hospital Williamstown
Hospital
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Tap into water

By Caitlin Bewley
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

Local water companies are in the early days

of pushing the Choose Tap initiative, urging
people to consider carrying their own bottles
and refilling with tap water.
The campaign, which was started by
Yarra Valley Water, aims to promote tap
water as the best hydration choice for the
environment.
Western Water is one of the corporations
involved in the campaign and told The Photo Supplied

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hasn’t made a huge impact yet, the aim is to
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“We’re in the early stages of the campaign,
but there are quite a number of water
corporations involved,” a spokesperson for
Western Water said.
“It’s all about reducing plastic. When people
are out and about, they buy bottles of water
out of convenience.
“The quality of water in bottles is really no
different to what comes out of the tap.
“We’re trying to get people aware of it and
get them on board,” they said.
The average Australian drinks 42 bottles
of water a year with 33 of these ending up
in landfill. Yarra Valley Water Managing
Director and Choose Tap advocate Pat
McCafferty said there could be a solution.
“If all of us brought our own drink bottle
each time we head out and make this as
routine as taking our keys with us, we
would see fewer people purchasing bottled
water on the run.
“Convenience is the main reason why
people choose bottled water, not because
they prefer it,” Mr. McCafferty said.
The Choose Tap movement worked with
councils and retailers around Australia to
install more drinking fountains than ever
at parks, walking tracks and shopping
precincts.
“Bottled water costs 2000 times more than
tap water and there are more important
things people could be spending their
money on,” Mr McCafferty said.
Water hyacinth is a highly invasive weed
that is choking lakes, rivers and water ways
around the world and Agriculture Victoria is
encouraging Victorians to report it to prevent
it from taking hold in Victoria.
Water hyacinth may look pretty, but has
a well-deserved reputation for being the
world’s worst water weed.
An advertising campaign, ’Water hyacinth
– don’t buy, sell or give it away’, targets
the illegal buying or selling of the State
prohibited weed - the highest category of
declared noxious weeds in Victoria.
The campaign will run on social media
and online advertising sites in English,
Mandarin, Khmer and Vietnamese.
Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Manager
(High Risk Invasive Plants) Angela
Constantine said water hyacinth (Eichhornia
crassipes), was very harmful in aquatic
environments.
“Water hyacinth could rapidly affect water
quality, native aquatic plants and fish, and
have an impact on recreational activities
such as fishing and boating.
“We are asking people, if they see water
hyacinth, to contact Agriculture Victoria
and we will remove it before it can spread
further,” Ms Constantine said.
It is illegal to buy, sell, display, propagate or
transport State prohibited weeds.
Ms Constantine said in recent years
Agriculture Victoria had prosecuted people
for selling water hyacinth on Facebook and
Gumtree.
“It’s important to know what you are
buying, selling or giving away,” she said.
Last financial year, Agriculture Victoria
detected 21 cases of water hyacinth being
traded online, and nine of these were in
Victoria.
Ms Constantine said water hyacinth was
easier to recognise during summer when it
was flowering.
“Water hyacinth can be identified by its
distinctive mauve flower and bulbous
spongy stems.
“It is often kept for its very attractive flower,
but owners may be unaware of the profound
threat it poses.
“In just one season, a single plant can
produce more than 3000 seeds that can
survive for more than 20 years.”
If you see or have any water hyacinth, or
any other State prohibited weed, report it to
the Agriculture Victoria Customer Service
Centre on 136 186 or weed.spotters@ecodev.
vic.gov.au.

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These days you can track your mobile phone
and data usage, but did you ever think you
could keep an eye on your water usage, on
your mobile phone?
Western Water have not only announced
the launch of the new smartphone app, but
customers who sign up within the next four
months have a chance to get $500 off their
water bill.
The newly introduced MyWesternWater
phone app allows people to access their
account information, update their details
and see water usage straight from their
smart phone.
The organisation introduced this new
initiative to provide a customer self-service
platform which would give customers more
independence and control over their account.
Paul Clark, Western Waters’ Acting Chief
Operating Officer, said the new portal will Photo: Western Water
give people the ability to do things with their
account by cutting out the middleman.
“Our customers today are increasingly “It’s all about offering many options,” Mr
more internet savvy,” Mr Clark said. “when Clark said. “We are continuing to offer the
they want information, they don’t need to same, friendly customer service we always
spend time making calls.”
have but in a different way to suit our
“People want to be in control and be able customers’ needs.”
to do things quickly, at any time that suits
them,” he said. Western Water are running a competition
The introduction of this service is said to be which offers customers who sign up in the
a response to customers’ expectations to be next four months, a chance to get $500 off
able to engage with Western Water in a more their water bill.
efficient fashion. To find out more, visit westernwater.com.au.
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decisions. Healthwise, look after minor aches promptly.
Unexpected visitors liven the weekend. Prepare for new
expenses
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
★★★★★★★★ Rules should be obeyed strictly if you are to reach your
target date. Caution is important in new relationships.
Any mechanical problems you have, require the work of
a professional.
ARIES—March 21-April 20
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
Creative activities are highlighted. You may choose to
make some meaningful family gifts this week. On the You are a wealth of ideas. The key is to put the best ones
weekend, travel plans may go awry. A loved one is in a into action. A family member may need coaxing to share
more realistic mood. current concerns.

TAURUS—April 21-May 22 SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

An open minded attitude should lead to professional Partnership arrangements are spotlighted, but be sure that
gains. Your academic horizons broaden. This is a good all the paperwork is carefully reviewed. Publishing ven-
week to plan a new course of study. The romance situation tures are favourable too this week.
stabilizes.
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 Romance continues on a steadier course, thanks to your
Your ideas are gaining support from those higher up. Pets new approach. A family member is willing to make a
figure in the weekend picture - you may be puppy sitting. sacrifice on your behalf. A suspended project is reactiv-
A loved one is less secretive and more demonstrative. ated.
CANCER—June 22-July 22 AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
NO. 9141 A light touch is the right touch now, especially where Leave extra time for detours if travelling. Your partner
ACROSS DOWN politics at the work place are concerned. In romance, you may be surprisingly vague, but don’t press for details.
1. Elegant (8) 2. Cook (5) are on a steadier course. Modest financial gains are This week may be favourable for learning a new language.
6. Haze (4) 3. Boat (7) favoured.
8. Equitable (4) 4. Speedy (4) PISCES—February 20-March 20
9. Bird (8) 5. Tough (8) LEO—July 23-August 22 The key to a recent mystery is revealed now. Your inde-
10. Heap (5) 6. Fruit (5) A platonic friendship is featured. You are known for your pendent streak surfaces, leading to favourable results. A
11. Impede (6) 7. Genuine (7) diplomatic skills, but this week stay far afield of family family obligation is shared.
13. Stick (6) 12. Feeler (8) disputes. Harmony returns to the job scene.
15. Din (6) 14. State (7) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
17. Stress (6) 16. Hold (7) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 Although some see you as a lighthearted type, your sense
19. Sly verbal attack (5) 18. Join (5) of commitment is strong indeed. In famly situations, you
22. Fragment (8) 20. Award (5) This is the week for making difficult announcements and are the one to count on. Educational expansion is spot-
23. Sour (4) 21. Repair (4) decisions. Healthwise, look after minor aches promptly. lighted leading to new interests and possible travel later
24. Rip (4) Unexpected visitors liven the weekend. Prepare for new in the year.
25. Jeopardise (8) expenses

CRYPTIC PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22

ACROSS Rules should be obeyed strictly if you are to reach your

SUDOKU
1. Courageous when carried off (8). 6. Be furious with target date. Caution is important in new relationships.
again for hiding the silver (4). 8. Cowboy, perhaps? (4). Any mechanical problems you have, require the work of
9. Disputed the win, it was reported (8). 10. Steal grass a professional.
(5). 11. Plan to remove the name from? (6). 13. Kind in
one’s behaviour towards others (6). 15. Making the mis- SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
take of pronouncing “fish” the cockney way (6). 17. A
wave from the man and a shout (6). 19. Helping to get a
NUMBER GAME
You are a wealth of ideas. The key is to put the best ones
into action. A family member may need coaxing to share
good news story (5). 22. Do people make a contribu- current concerns.
tion? (8). 23. Lives in France and is competitor (4). 24. ANSWER BELOW
“Don’t stare,” you say “pet” (4). 25. Produce and brew SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
the green tea (8).
DOWN Partnership arrangements are spotlighted, but be sure that
2. “Not a pretty scheme,” I put in (5). 3. Don’t strain (7). all the paperwork is carefully reviewed. Publishing ven-
4. Boats capsized by a gust (4). 5. The wind blowing tures are favourable too this week.
the sled all over the place dies down (8). 6. Says roughly
all tool kits contain them (5). 7. Happening to be travel- CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
ling by (5,2). 12. Confessing to father and not looking at Romance continues on a steadier course, thanks to your
all happy (8). 14. The fat girl, take back to question (7). new approach. A family member is willing to make a
16. No longer have complaints about the insurance (7). sacrifice on your behalf. A suspended project is reactiv-
18. Will or won’t stay (5). 20. Open, too, before time (5). ated.
21. Soon getting a thumbs down from France (4).
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
Leave extra time for detours if travelling. Your partner
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9140
16, Re-cover. 18, Leave. 20, Over-t. 21, A-non. may be surprisingly vague, but don’t press for details.
dles. 6, Rasps. 7, Going on. 12, Fr-owning. 14, AdI-pose. This week may be favourable for learning a new language.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Down - 2, Pla-I-n. 3, Refrain. 4, Tugs (anag.). 5, Dwin-
Across - 1, Dash. 7, Courteous. 8, Airy. 9, Flea. 10,
Generate (anag.). PISCES—February 20-March 20
Dope. 11, News. 14, Lawn tennis. 16, Comprehend. 19,
19, Scoop. 22, Do-nation. 23, Vies. 24, Peke (peek). 25, The key to a recent mystery is revealed now. Your inde-
Ease. 22, Opus. 24, Gear. 25, Clog. 26, Establish. 27,
Sneak. 11, De-sign. 13, Manner. 15, ‘Erring. 17, Bill-ow. pendent streak surfaces, leading to favourable results. A
Stir.
Across - 1,Spirited. 6, R-ag-e. 8, Calf. 9, Gain-said. 10, family obligation is shared.
Down - 1, Drain. 2, Strew. 3, Hollow. 4, Arrant. 5, Need.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
6, Bumptious. 12, Encompass. 13, Slap. 15, Nude. 17, BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
Engulf. 18, Elapse. 20, Allot. 21, Eager. 23, Stay.
tain. 18, Enter. 20, Prize. 21, Mend. Although some see you as a lighthearted type, your sense
Melon. 7, Sincere. 12, Tentacle. 14, Declare. 16, Con- of commitment is strong indeed. In famly situations, you
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Down - 2, Roast. 3, Coracle. 4, Fast. 5, Leathery. 6, are the one to count on. Educational expansion is spot-
Across - 1, Hate. 7, Discovers. 8, Al-s-O. 9, Mine. 10,
19, Snipe. 22, Particle. 23, Acid. 24, Tear. 25, Endanger. lighted leading to new interests and possible travel later
List. 11, T-H-is. 14, High-minded. 16, Drop-scones. 19,
Stack. 11, Hinder. 13, Adhere. 15, Racket. 17, Accent. in the year.
Hist (anag.). 22, Tea-M. 24, Told. 25, Save. 26, Count-
Across - 1, Graceful. 6, Mist. 8, Fair. 9, Starling. 10,
less. 27, C-lad. QUICK SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, He-art. 2, To-s’ti. 3, Fi-ring. 4, Scream. 5, Evil
(rev.). 6, Cres-cent-s. 12, Hur-ried on. 13, Shop. 15, No-
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9141
sh. 17, Cat-tle. 18, No less. 20, In all. 21, T-R-end. 23,
Mind.
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POLICE ROUNDS
“Nearly” colliding with a police car has
seen the offending driver receive a penalty
notice for “merging while unsafe”.
Ballan police told the Moorabool News
the near accident occurred on the Western
Freeway.
“A vehicle diverged into the lane nearly
colliding with the police vehicle. The driver
stated that he failed to check his blind spot
before moving changing lanes.”
Ballan Police were focusing on speed
limits after a series of complaints from local
residents, with multiple driving offences
occurring over the past week. The motor vehicle and occupant were last
Three drivers had their licences suspended seen on Inglis Street, Ballan.
for three months and received a $545 fine, Police are urging people with information
seven other drivers received fines of $330 to telephone Ballan Police 5368 1303 or Crime
Photo - Helen Tatchell and lost three demerit points. Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Paramedics arriving quicker –

New changes to legislation will mean any
•••
driver of a motor vehicle detected at 25kp/h
or more above the designated signed speed

statistics reveal
Ambulance services within Moorabool their original 14:42 minute arrival time in
Shire have improved in the December just three months.
quarter, with Victoria experiencing high Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle said
demand for patient callouts during this time.
“these results show that even during busy
Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos,
times, our paramedics in Moorabool Shire
revealed that Vic Emergency saw 479,163
are providing high quality care and seeing
patients this quarter, whilst maintaining
patients quickly and efficiently.”
high levels of care.
Victorian ambulances transported 78,820
Within these statistics, it said that 100 per
cent of critical case patients were treated Code One emergency patients in the three
immediately upon arrival. months leading up to the end of December,
Moorabool Shire recorded 67.8 per cent of 4513 more than last year.
“Our incredible Moorabool Shire
Code One ambulances arriving on scenes
within 15 minutes in the December quarter, paramedics have a tough job to do and
up from 61.9 per cent three months earlier. they’re doing it well – giving Victorian’s the
The shire’s Code One ambulances arrived very best care, close to home,” Member for
in just over 13 minutes; an improvement on Melton Steve McGhie said.
limit, will automatically have their licence
suspended for three months.
•••
Two separate collisions on the Greendale-
Trentham road, Greendale over a seven-day
period was attended by Ballan police.
Two motorcycle riders were admitted to
hospital with one requiring spinal surgery.
Police said the cause of the crash was due to
recent rain.
They are asking motorcycle riders to exercise
caution when riding along the stretch of the
Greendale-Trentham Road at all times.
•••
Information is still being sought by police
in relation to the identity of a male driving a
black Subaru sedan who attempted to lure a
child into his car.
Police enforced Operation Arid over the
Labour Day Long Weekend, running from
Friday 6 March to Monday 9 March.
Operation Arid was conducted through all
operational police regions and police service
areas during the four-day period, using all
available personnel from local police units,
general duties and other regional resources.
Centralised resources from the State
Highway Patrol, Solo Unit, Heavy Vehicle
Unit, RPDAS, ANPR and PORT supported
identified high-risk areas.
The major focus for the operation was
speed, fatigue impaired driving, distraction
offences and seatbelt compliance.
In addition to detecting offences, police
aimed to provide a highly visible and mobile
presence to reinforce positive driving
behaviours and lessen the incidence of road
trauma.

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WHAT’S ON
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Editors discretion. Advertising of AGMs in this section will only appear if a paid public notice also appears in the classifieds section, as per
the constitution of Business & Consumer Affairs for incorporated groups.

ADULT EDUCATION
Ballan & District Community House: For class enrolment information, venue hire and
costs; please call 5368 1934 or email info@bchvic.org.au
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre: Short courses and classes. 33-35 Jonathan
Drive, Darley. BM & District Photography Club - Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month,
7.30pm. Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390.
Laurels Education and Training: Courses and classes. 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
Enquiries & enrolments - 5367 1061.
U3A Bacchus Marsh: Active seniors social learning, for daily activities contact 5367 5341 or
visit our website - www.u3abacchus.org.au
MEETINGS
BacchChat @ Lerderderg Library: 1st Saturday of the Month, 10am-12 noon. Various topics of
interest presented. Enquiries – 5366 7100 or www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/libraries
Ballan & District CWA: Branch meetings – 2nd Thursday each month. RSL Hall, Inglis St,
Ballan, 7.30pm. All welcome - enquiries to 0407 992 767 or email ballandistrictcwa@gmail.
com
Ballan District Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club: Meetings - second Monday each month,
8pm. Tom Mullane Pavilion, Ballan Racecourse Reserve. Enquiries – Brian 5368 2255 or Ray
5368 1177.
Bacchus Marsh Playgroup: (Behind St Andrew’s Church) Cnr Gisborne Rd & Lerderderg
Street, Bacchus Marsh. Monday-Friday 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Enquiries – 5367 2543.
The Pottery Group: Tuesday and Saturday 1pm-3pm, at the Public Park Hall (next to Tennis
Courts), Stanley St, Gordon. All welcome. Enquiries to Maureen 0447173031.
Moorabool Mission Recovery Group: Struggling with addiction; Pain from the past;
family member out of control? Meeting weekly - Wednesday, 12.30pm – Jean Oomes Room,
Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh. Enq- Pastor Merv Patton – 0412 290 036.
Darley Park Native Gardens: Working Bee, 1st Tuesday of the month at 9am. Contact Andy
5367 2616 or Wendy 5367 4170.
Bacchus Marsh & District Garden Club: Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at
The Laurels, 229 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Guest Speakers. Supper after each meeting. All
Welcome. Enquiries - Wendy 5367 4170.
CWA - The Marshians Night Branch Bacchus Marsh: Meet 3rd Monday evey month at the
Hub, Wittick Street, Darley at 7.00pm. Enquiries - Gay Hooper 0413 350 012.
Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park: Working bees every 3rd Sunday of each month. All
welcome. Enquiries - 0400 052 857.
Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc: Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm.
Soldiers Memorial Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535.
Ballan Playgroup: Every Tuesday of school Term. St John’s Anglican Church Hall  - 9:30-
11:30am. Enquiries - 0409 681 138 Anna or 0421 905 558 Tamsin.
Ballan Anglers Inc: Meeting second Wednesday every month. Senior Citizens Room,
Steiglitz Street, Ballan, 7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome – 0408 026
062.
Bacchus Marsh CWA Day Branch: Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 11am at the Darley
Hub, Wittick Street, Darley. Enquiries: 5367 4690.
Alanon Support Group - for families of alcoholics: Meets at 10.30am on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of each month at the Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh. Enq -
0421 222 717.
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh): Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm.
Poultry Pavilion. Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, Bacchus Marsh. All
welcome – Kerry 9741 9705.
MARKETS
Ballan Farmers Market: Next Market – Saturday 14 March, 9am-1pm Mill Cottage Café &
Gallery, Inglis St Ballan. Enquiries - 0408 358 187
Ballan Lions Club Market: Next market – Saturday 4th April 2019.
First Saturday each month - Inglis St, Ballan – 9am-1pm. Enquiries – Kristie 0406 426 460.
Darley Market: Saturday 21st March, 8am - 1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday each month at Darley
Park Football Reserve. Enquiries – 0488 345 145 (Alan).
CHURCH
Bacchus Marsh Christian Church: Sunday Services 10am with kids program. 222 Main St,
Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries 9028 2622.
St John’s Anglican Church Ballan: 58 Simpson St, Ballan - Service - 10:30 every Sunday. Enq
- Rev’d Glen Wesley - 5368 2730.
Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit: Mass every Saturday 6.30pm.
Ballan Uniting Church: (St Paul’s) - Services 11.15am every Sunday.
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church: Sundays, 10:30am, Worship Service and Children’s Program.
Phone 5367 6550 for more details.
B3 Community: Family friendly, informal church with a difference. Every 2nd & 4th Sunday
4.30pm at The Pavilion Room, Darley Civic Centre, 182 Halletts Way, Darley.
St Malachy’s Catholic Church Blackwood: Service every Sunday at 4pm.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh: Service Times - Bacchus Marsh - Every
Sunday 9am and 1st, 3rd & 4th Sunday 10.30am, Saturday 5pm, Balliang - 2nd Sunday 11am,
4th Sunday 9am, Myrniong - 1st and 3rd Sunday 11am. Enquiries 5367 5362
Church of the Living God: Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday of
every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St, Maddingley. Enq – 0408 260 727.
Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship: Non-denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am,
Men’s KYB Monday evenings 6pm (0429 681 566.) Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm (5367 6834).
Rise Church Bacchus Marsh: Meeting 4pm every Sunday at ’The Laurels’, 229 Main St,
Bacchus Marsh. Pastor Harley Byrne. Enq: admin@risechristianchurch.com.au Ph. 5335 9989.
St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh Catholic Church: Mass Times – Saturday- 5pm; Sunday –
8.30am & 10am.
Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish: Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday.
Pentland Hills 2pm 1st Sunday of month. Enquiries - 5367 2543 (office).

Darley Primary School Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc.
celebrate
Family Fun Night Fred Cahir’s book
My Country All Gone. The White men have stolen it:
Friday 29th March, 4—8 pm
Friday
The Invasion of Wadawurrung Country 1800-1870

loss Darley
20th March PrimaryFSchool
airy F un n
G ames
4pm–7pm
Family Fun Night
Nelson Street,
Fun Carn Raffle
Darley ival Ride Monster
Friday 29th March, 4—8 pm
s
Spinning Wsheel s
Fl o s o w Bag L
Fuucnk n
Fairy Sh y Games Fred Cahir is Associate Professor in Aboriginal History at Federation University Ballarat.
Free E Di
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history that is hiding in plain sight.

Fun Carn Raffle

ival Ride Monster
s Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:00pm
James Young Meeting Room, Lerderderg Library
Spinning Wheel s
w Bag Lu 215 Main Street Bacchus Marsh
Sho c ky
Free E Di
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NB: Fred's book will be available for sale on the day. 10% of sales will go to the Bushfire appeal.

Bookings/enquiries: enquiries@bmdhs.org.au
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Where is
the natural
justice for
the landlord?
Spacious Family Home
78 Stonehill Drive, Maddingley
Price: $560,000 - $600,000
This warm and inviting spacious 4 bedroom family home
is peacefully positioned in the prestigious Essence Estate.
A stylish home of generous proportions and flowing open
plan design. Flooded with natural light, with everything
a growing family needs, large bedrooms, master with an
ensuite and a spacious walk in robe, generous sized open GIL KING
plan living, study and a 2nd lounge to entertain guests. The CEO, REIV
modern kitchen equipped with stone bench tops, 900mm
stove oven, walk in pantry, and dishwasher. Featuring ducted
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heating and evaporative cooling, high ceilings, established
Victoria believes the intro-
veggie garden, double sized driveway flowing to a two-car
duction of ‘pet legislation’
garage with internal access and a fully landscaped front and
will result in widespread
rear yard. Situated on 544m2 parcel of land and located only
a short distance to town, Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Station, confusion, long delays at
VCAT and an increase in
and freeway entrance to Melbourne and Ballarat. Nothing to
do but move straight in. surrendered and abandoned
animals.
Under the new provisions
about to be enlived in the
Residential Tenancies Act a
landlord will not be able to
unreasonably refuse consent
for a tenant to keep a pet on
the premises.
There will be a requirement
that if a tenant seeks to have
a pet, and the landlord does
not want a pet there, the
landlord will have to make
an application to VCAT
within 14 days. In the ab-
sence of an application, the
landlord is deemed to have
provided consent.
This is not a simple issue of
a small fluffy dog or a cat. A
pet is defined as any animal.
Most local councils allow
two dogs and two cats with-
out restriction as well as a
myriad of other animals in-
cluding mice, poultry, birds,
ferrets and the list goes on.
In some cases, within the
metropolitan area, 60 ani-
mals and more are allowed
without restriction.
REIV has confirmed that
VCAT will, as part of its deli-
brations as to reasonabless,
consider the relevant local
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140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 5367 2333
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government’s ‘as of right’
animal allowance.
What seems to be an unin-
tended consequence is that
now an owner must apply to
the landlord for permission
on a prescribed form for eve-
ry animal that is intended to
be kept on a leased property.
The REIV has also ex-
pressed concern that a rush
to have pets in rented prem-
ises will overload VCAT
with objection applications
by landlords and will ulti-
mately result in a spike in
the number of pets surren-
dered or abandoned a few
months later.
A pet is for life, not just
for the period of a tenancy.
There is no guarantee that if
a renter moves address, they
will be allowed to have the
pet at the new property.
A recent Supreme Court
decision has also thrown a
spanner in the works in re-
lation to the jurisdiction of
VCAT.
We have been advised that
where one party, such as a
landlord, resides interstate,
VCAT has no jurisdiction
to hear the landlord’s objec-
tion and that after 14 days
the landlord will have been
deemed to have consented to
the pet, which of course they
have not. Where is the natu-
ral justice for the landlord in
that? This won’t just be an is-
sue for border towns because
many Victorian investment
properties are owned by in-
terstate landlords.
The REIV is calling on the
Andrews’ Government to
delay the already announced
2nd of March introduction of
these new provisions until
these issues are resolved.
As always, if a buyer or a
seller is looking for objective
information on the market
or an agency– they should
visit reiv.com.au.
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FOR SALE 6 Cromarty Circuit, Darley FOR SALE 36 Malcolm Street, Bacchus Marsh
4 2 2 3 1 2
Neat As A Pin Location, Location, Location
Situated in a quiet circuit is this immaculate 4 bedroom family home Well presented 3 bedroom home, quiet location within walking distance
offering space & comfort. Easy care, single level floorplan, with open to the Village Shopping Centre and a short drive to the Railway Station.
plan living, spacious second formal lounge, large bedrooms, master Large entrance hall is central to the home and leads down to the front of
with a walk-in robe & ensuite. Fully landscaped manicured gardens, the house with 2 bedrooms, family bathroom and separate toilet. Main
with established fruit trees and vegie garden, ducted heating, 10 solar lounge, family room, 3rd bedroom and the tidy kitchen with gas stove
panels, double garage with single roller door access to the rear yard. and adjoining meals area with French doors to a paved outdoor area.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $599,000 - $610,000 FOR SALE $530,000-$560,000
CONTACT Kelvin Gaffiero 0410 998 736 CONTACT Peter Leonard 0429 671 990
WEB arbeerealestate.com.au WEB arbeerealestate.com.au

FOR SALE 31 Clifton Drive, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 5 Bernborough Court, Bacchus Marsh
3 1 2 3 1 2

Invest or Owner Occupy Million Dollar Views

Popular Clifton Park Estate, 889sqm block of land (approx), offers Conveniently located in the Underbank Estate this solid 3 bedroom
both convenience & location. 3 bedrooms, all with built in robes, living residence just oozes potential and could be turned into something
room that flows through to the kitchen & meals area, expansive really special. With open plan kitchen, living, dining leading out to a
undercover outdoor entertaining area looking out to huge, flat decked entertainment area with wonderful cascading views over the
backyard with rear access. Double garage & garden shed for cars & valley below. If you are looking for a little project or investment this one
storage. Ducted heating & split system cooling. surely ticks the boxes.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $495,000-$515,000 FOR SALE $385,000
CONTACT Steve Creese 0475 888 101 CONTACT Peter Leonard 0429 671 990
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FOR SALE 60 Griffith Street, Maddingley FOR SALE 144 Camerons Road, Darley
4 3 8 4 2 3

One Of A Kind “Peppercorn Grove” – A Hidden Gem

Walking distance to train station, Maddingley Park and Secondary Unique family home on 25.26 hectares (62.4 acres) is tucked away
Colleges. Suit business minded, car enthusiasts & home entertainers. 4 beside Goodman’s Creek just 7km from Bacchus Marsh township. No
bedrooms (master with ENS & WIR) 3 bathrooms. Open plan living/ expense spared in this 4 bedroom plus study that could be your fifth
dining. Walk through study. Chefs kitchen with butler’s pantry. bedroom, 2 bathrooms, powder room, 3 spacious living areas and
Studio/5th bedroom complete with bathroom. Huge undercover quality kitchen. Paved verandah, triple carport and huge outdoor
entertainment area. 2 sheds that can accommodate 8 vehicles. covered area with fernery and suitable for year round entertaining.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $750,000 FOR SALE $1,950,000
CONTACT Peter 0429 671 990 Daryl 0409 233 157 CONTACT Daryl 0409 233 157 Steve 0475 888 101
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Steve Creese Daryl Gould Peter Leonard Kelvin Gaffiero Charlee MacPherson Rikki Millington
0475 888 101 0409 233 157 0429 671 990 0410 998 736 0451 651 211 Sales Support

www.arbeerealestate.com.au
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 5367 2333
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Your Questions Answered

Every week we will bring to you the answers to the most commonly asked real estate questions
& local market information. If you have a specific question or information that you would like
included please feel free to email questions@arbeerealestate.com.au

MARKET UPDATE
February was another very busy month for the Team at Arbee to even up when compared to same time last year.
Real Estate. Buyer demand remains high and more listings The rental market is also still very strong, the median rent in
are required to help keep up with demand. Bacchus Marsh is $360 per week, Darley is $350 per week
The graphs show the median price across Bacchus Marsh, and Maddingley is $390 per week.
Darley & Maddingley have remainedMedian House
stable sincePrice for Bacchus
the same A newMarsh, Darley,
record low for interest rates has made borrowing even
Maddingley. Feb 2019 compared to Feb
time last year and the number of homes being sold is starting more affordable.2020
$560,000

$540,000 Median House Price for Bacchus

$535,000Marsh, Darley,

Maddingley. Feb 2019 compared to Feb 2020

$520,000
$520,000
$560,000
$500,000 $495,000$498,300
$540,000 $535,000

$480,000 $520,000
$520,000
$460,000
$460,000
$500,000 $495,000$498,300 $450,000

$440,000
$480,000
$420,000 $460,000
$460,000 $450,000
$400,000
$440,000 BACCHUS MARSH DARLEY MADDINGLEY

$420,000 2019 2020

$400,000
BACCHUS MARSH DARLEY MADDINGLEY

2019 2020

Number of houses sold in the 12 month period to

February 28.
160
147
140 Number of houses sold in the
133 12 month period to

117 February 28.

120
160 108
147
100
140 133
80 117 69 71
120
108
60
100
40
80 69 71
20
60
0
40 BACCHUS MARSH DARLEY MADDINGLEY

20 2019 2020

0 Disclaimer: All information contained is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable.

BACCHUSguarantee
We cannot however MARSH its accuracy & interested
DARLEY parties should make &MADDINGLEY
rely on their own enquiries.
2019 2020
For all your Real Estate needs,
Contact Arbee Real Estate 5367 2333
Arbee Real Estate or sales@arbeerealestate.com.au
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh I 5367 2333 I sales@arbeerealestate.com.au
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Heart of Puissance
will run in the
All-Star Mile.
Photo Racing Photos

It’ll take a big heart to be

the All-Star champ
By Bexley Martin
The votes have been finalised and Heart
of Puissance will run in the All-Star Mile,
placing in ninth position of the ten chances
in the draw.
Mitchell Gardiner setting a new Centre record.
by an Ambassador who was selected from
the public vote count; Carl Haseloff from
Ballarat is that one lucky ambassador for
Heart of Puissance.
The event also acts as a fundraiser for the
Royal Children’s Hospital after Racing

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

A small syndicated share of the three-year
old chestnut colt is owned by the Bungaree
Football Club members as a fundraiser for
the club and, will now be part of the big
The Centre held their weekly meet last Saturday morning. race to take place this Saturday at Caulfield
Unfortunately, conditions were cool and blustery. Although this did Racecourse.
not deter Under 14 athlete Mitchell Gardiner from setting a new Centre The event has been tagged as the only horse
record in the 200m Hurdles. Mitchell continues to improve on his race of its kind, in that all horses nominated
hurdling technique and was rewarded with a new record time of 28.67 were then selected by public votes. Heart of
seconds. Puissance polled 5,212 votes, with number
one rank held by Alligator Blood, a three-
The Personal Best () Star of the Week was awarded to Scarlett Thompson,
year old gelding who polled a whopping
for the second consecutive week, with 4PBs.
18,502 votes.
This week’s meet will be held on Friday evening commencing at 5pm. A modified program Heart of Puissance is trained by Ciaron
will be conducted with all athletes competing in four events. This will be the final BMLAC Maher and David Eustace in Ballarat, has
meet prior to the Centre Championships to be held on Saturday 21 March. made good impressions in a career of only
The club has 22 athletes travelling to Casey Fields this weekend to represent the Centre at four starts, winning his first two.
the State Track & Field Championships. Race day will also see each horse represented
Victoria naming the Good Friday Appeal
as being the charity partner of the All-Star
Mile, while it also sent funds to the bushfire
victims in Victoria.
The All-Star Mile began as a dream in 2018,
with its inaugural program being staged at
the Flemington racecourse last year.
The $5 million event will be rotated
annually across three of Melbourne’s finest
racecourses in Flemington, Moonee Valley
and Caulfield.
With a winner’s cheque for $2.25m and an
overall prize purse of $5m, it is officially
the richest mile race in the world, and the
favourite according to all at Bungaree, is
Heart of Puissance.
This year’s race will be staged at 5.10pm on
Saturday, March 14.

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Lions primed
for finals
By Todd Whelan
Torrential rain leading up to
last Saturday’s conclusion of
the home and away season
against Brown Hill at Darley
Park has been responsible
for play on Day 2 to be
abandoned, and the match
declared a draw.
Despite the anticlimax,
the Lions remain unbeaten
at seasons end and have
been crowned the official
Minor Premiers following
an outstanding season that
included 12 wins (3 draws).
While it’s a remarkable
achievement for the club,
proud Lions coach Brian
Wheelahan is happy to
deflect any of the attention
for now, with eyes solely
focused on a bigger prize.
“While it’s great for the club
to go through undefeated,
the real action begins for us
on Saturday,” he said.
“It really means nothing
(being undefeated) unless we
can carry that momentum
and achieve what we set out
to achieve all season.
“There are no second
chances this week.”
The Lions face reigning
premiers East Ballarat this
Saturday at Eastern Oval.
“We have an unbelievable
opportunity, but we will
have to be at our best to
compete as finals are a
completely different ball
game,” Wheelahan said.
For the club on the whole
there were mixed fortunes
following the weekend’s
completion of the home and
away season.
“It’s great to have three
teams competing (in finals)
but it’s a real shame the
Seconds won’t be there,”
Wheelahan said.
“We definitely would have
proven hard to beat but we
let ourselves down over the
final two months.”
While it’s curtains for the
second and fifth grades,
it’s the perfect time to
acknowledge the major
contributors in all grades
(see below) over season
2019/20.
Sport
BCA First Grade - (Round 15)
Darley 144 all out, Overs 68.1. R. Ali 77, H. Wickramasinghe
23. Brown Hill 1/12, Overs 8. Match drawn.
Darley finished 1st (P15 W12 D3 L0)
Leading run scorers (season): D. Hyatt 633 runs (@79.13 avg),
H. Killoran 549 (@45.75), R. Ali 265 (@37.86). Leading wicket
takers (season): M. Ekanayake 26 wickets (@11.23 avg), H.
Wickramasinghe 17 (@14.18), R. Khwaja 16 (@11.56)
BCA Second Grade - (Round 15)
Darley 201 all out, Overs 66.1. M. Ingvorsen 105, J. Monaghan
35. Ballarat-Redan 108 all out, Overs 60.
Darley won by 93 runs. Darley finished 8th (P15 W9 D1 L5).
Leading run scorers (season): M. Ingvorsen 357 runs
(@32.45avg), J. Spence 233 (@19.42), H.Jamieson 203 (@40.60).
Leading wicket takers (season): J. Martindale 24 wickets
(@9.75 avg), Da. Locke 18 (@13.89), M. Ward 13 (@12.08)
BCA Third Grade - (Round 15)
Darley 8/334, Overs 80. J. McKerrow 66, B. Densley 46, R.
Densley 45. Wendouree Red Caps 80 all out, Overs 38.4. R.
Hoey 4/21, L. Jordan 2/9. Darley won by 254 runs.
Darley finished 4th (P14 W8 WO/R1 D1 B1 L4)
Leading run scorers (season): C. Salisbury 461 runs (@41.91
avg), D. Hoey 415 (@51.88), B.Densley 298 (@37.25). Leading
wicket takers (season): C. Salisbury 16 wickets (@13.25 avg),
L. Jordan 13 (@11.08), J. McKerrow 12 (@12.25)
BCA Fourth Grade - (Round 13)
Darley 2/177, Overs 35. T. Gallagher 121no. East Ballarat 167,
Overs 36.3. N. Simmons 5/26, S. Cornford 2/8. Darley won by
10 runs. Darley finished 5th (P13 W8 D1 L4).
Leading run scorers (season): T. Gallagher 715 runs (@71.5
avg), A. Kannar 185 (@37), DN Hynes 177 (@17.7). Leading
wicket takers (season): N. Simmons 17 wickets (@15.71 avg),
DJ Hynes 16 (14.63), S. Cornford 8 (@29.63)
BCA Fifth Grade - (Round 17)
BFB Red 7/286, Overs 40. Darley 29 all out, Overs 15.1.
Darley lost by 157 runs. Darley finished 10th (P17 W3 D4
B1 L10). Leading run scorers (season): J. Williams 267 runs
(@29.67 avg), G. Powell 245 (@49), J. Fawcett 86 (@9.56).
Leading wicket takers (season): A. Bird 12 wickets (@ 18.5
avg), J. Randall 10 (@24), T. Powell 6 (@41.17)
BACCHUS MARSH
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Tim Gallagher hit 172 runs v East Ballarat in the BCA
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Bulls hit finals for six
Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club
By Bruce Thomas
The Bulls are finals bound with six out of
the seven club sides making the GDCA
finals. The seventh side (Bacchus Marsh 2)
only missed making the Club Grade South
finals by one game and percentage. Adding
to the excitement around this time of year is
that the Bulls will host three semi-finals at
Maddingley Park and Masons Lane 1 and 2.
McIntyre Cup
In the McIntyre Cup against Diggers Rest/
Bulla, only 19 overs were bowled on a soggy
ground and when strike bowler for the
Marsh, James Bailey, went down with an
apparent knee injury, captain James Lidgett,
asked the umpires to call the game off due
to the condition of the ground and the risk
to safety of his players. Umpires agreed
and the match was declared a draw. The
McIntyre team face ladder leaders Gisborne
in the semi-final and will have to play well to
bring home the bacon.
Johnstone Shield
In an entrancing game at Maddingley Park,
Bacchus Marsh passed Rupertswood’s score
of 89 six wickets down. The players then
opened up their shoulders with some big
hitting from Shaun Taylor (39), Mark Hooper
(30) and Brenton Payne (50 not out) to be all
out for 210, a lead of 121 on the first innings.
With Rupertswood desperate to sneak into
the four with some bonus points available,
they went in for another hit commencing
the innings at 5.05 p.m. The gathered crowd
on ‘The Deck’ were suitably entertained
by some fantastic cricket from the Bulls.
Rupertswood threw caution to the wind but
this appeared to backfire on them with the
score, at one stage, 5/4. This included a team
hat trick and Brenton Payne got the crowd on
their feet with an amazing hat trick himself.
Brenton must surely get the three votes
for this round. Wickets fell regularly and
Rupertswood were dismissed for 60 with the
Bulls claiming an outright victory. The Bulls
gained a massive 16.10 points due to bonus
rules.
Division 1
The Bulls fell short of the 188 target against
Rupertswood, only managing 171 with Chris
Dugdale-Porter top scoring with 40.
Division 2
Bacchus Marsh also fell short against
Hanging Rock’s imposing target of 258. The
Bulls innings was closed at 6/220 with Josh
Huxtable (52), Darran Fowlie (46) and Will
Lalor (31) heading up the scores.
Division 3
Washed out
Club Grade South
Bacchus Marsh 1 dismissed Sunbury for
107 winning the game by 56 runs. Nicholas
Simpson was the pick of the bowlers with
3/29 and the other wickets shared around.
•••
Bacchus Marsh 2 were no match for Riddell
with the Bulls beaten outright with only
Theodore Farrell showing any resistance
making 30 in the second innings.
Finals with respective ladder positions
McIntyre Cup
Gisborne (1) v Bacchus Marsh (4)
(Gardiner Oval, Gisborne)
Johnstone Shield
Bacchus Marsh (2) v Sunbury Kangaroos (3)
(Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh)
Division 1
Bacchus Marsh (2) v Rupertswood (3)
(Masons Lane 1, Bacchus Marsh)
Division 2
Bacchus Marsh (2) v Blackwood (3)
(Masons Lane 2, Bacchus Marsh)
Division 3
Aintree (1) v Bacchus Marsh (4)
(Arnolds Creek, Melton)
Club Grade South
Riddells Creek (1) v Bacchus Marsh (4)
(Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve)
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Ballan Cricket Club    CC
allan
ricket
lub
Ballan 1st X1
Ballan 10/245 def Dunnstown 10/196
Batting - A Cairns 93, L Snaith 67, D Gardiner 20, M Snaith
15, H Micallef 11
Bowling - L Snaith 19.5-6-7/37, M Snaith 22-7-2/50, D
Gardiner 11-4-1/22. Ballan Golf Club
Ballan continued bowling this week with another excellent Results - Week ending Saturday 7 March
bowling and fielding effort by the team. Led by Lachie Snaith
taking 7 wickets, he was well supported by Michael Snaith Wednesday Competition
with 2 wickets and David Gardiner with 1 wicket. Ballan Winner - John McLeod (5) 35 points
won by 49 runs and commence their finals campaign this
week. R/up - Barry Sims (10) 33 points on c/b from Les Martin (13)
Ballan 2nd X1 Magpie - 14th Barry Sims
Ballan 8/151 def Brown Hill 8/101 NTPs - 12th Ken Muhlhan, 15th John McLeod.
Batting - N Heafield 27, D leach 19, J Costello 14
Saturday – Stroke
Bowling - M Vallance 11-2-3/34, D Pascoe 6-0-2/21, A
McCarthy 3-2-1/2, J Conroy 2-0-1/15 1st Round Club Championships & Monthly Medal.
Noah Pace not out 16 and 1/4 for the U12 Blue team.
Brown Hill forfeited 2nd week which resulted in Ballan 2nd A Grade
XI finishing with an outright win for their last game of the
Winner - Michaele Di Fiore 75-12-63.
season.
R/up - Barry Sims 74-10-64
Ballan Under 15
Ballan 7/141 lost Buninyong 5/169 on c/b from Frank Raffaele 73-9-64.
Batting - J Jarvis 31, A McIlwaine 21, M Golding 20, N Loft B Grade
8 no, E Boland 1 no Winner of Monthly Medal
Bowling - J Childs 6-2-2/8, G Muir 5-1-1/25, K Heafield 5-1-1/20
A big effort by the boys, pushing a top side all the way. A Jimmy Walsh 75-17-58.
great bowling effort by James Childs taking 2 wickets. R/up - Chris Tudor 76-14-62.
Overall a great season however, disappointing to not make C Grade
the finals but the Ballan boys will be back for another season
in 2020/21. Winner - Victor Buttigieg 91-25-66.
Under 12 R/up - Travis Preston 88-20-68.
Ballan Blue 1/54 lost Melton Centrals White 2/101 NTPs - 12th Rob Brown, 15th Greg McAloon.
Batting - N Pace 16 no, B Shelton 6 no, E Grigg 6 no, C Magpies - 1st Frank Raffaele, 14th Peter Di Fiore,
McIlwaine 5 no.
Banjo Luke cutting the ball to point for the U15s. 18th Jimmy Walsh.
Bowling - N Pace 2-0-1/4, M Rawlings 2-0-1/10.
Ballan Blue travelled to Melton for their last game of the Balls 6, Cut-off 64
season. The kids won the toss and chose to bowl. Ballan Jimmy Walsh, Michael Di Fiore, Chris Tudor, Rob Brown,
could only manage two wickets in their innings. Noah Pace
with his best bowling for the season picking up Ballan’s Barry Sims, Frank Raffaele.
first wicket which was quickly followed be Mickey Rawlins
with his best bowling, getting the second wicket thanks to a
beautiful catch from Beau Shelton in the deep. Melton Central
finished on 2/101 runs. Ballan’s best bowlers were Noah Pace
2 overs 1 wicket for 4 runs: Mickey Rawlins 2 overs 1 wicket
for 10 runs; and Clover Mcilwaine 2 overs for 4 runs.
Ballan Blue batted really well only losing one wicket, but
unfortunately fell short of Melton’s target. After 20 overs
Ballan finished on 1/54. Ballan’s best bats were Noah Pace 16
not out; Eamon Grigg 6 not out; Beau Shelton 6 not out and
Clover Mcilwaine 5 not out.
Under 12
Bacchus Marsh Netball
Ballan White - Bye
Matt Golding scored 20 for the U15s. Association
Results - Monday 3 March
Section 4
Pink Panthers 1 drew Maltesers 1
Skittles 8 def Mustangs 0
Section 3
Firebirds 20 def Lightning 1
Devils 0 lost Fast & Furious Black 9
Hotshots 21 def Magic Moments 2
Zooplers 2 lost Little Starts 19
Sections 2
Vultures 21 def Astrids 14
Thunderstruck 11 def The Suns 10
Superstars 10 lost Dodgers 18
Section 1
Zodiacs 20 lost BM Stars 26
Diamonds 0 lost Sapphires 10
Sparkles 38 lost Vamps 3
Results - Wednesday 4 March
SENIORS
Jayes 34 def Storm 31
Amingos 26 def Shooters 18
Mystics 19 lost Strike 23
Black Panthers 10 drew Hotshots 10
Fireworks 21 lost Queens 29
Eynesbury Ladies 4 lost Sparks 29
Career best figures from Lachie Snaith of 7/37 against Dunnstown. He also scored 67 opening the batting. 
Photos – CHRIS THOM Allsite Stars 11 lost Devils 17
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Pat on the back for Manning

By Tim O’Connor
The flying Pat Stanley continued his rise to top-line star
under the care of Kerryn Manning with a blistering victory
at Tabcorp Park Melton.
At just his fifth run for the Great Western-based horsewoman,
the son of Western Ideal added the IRT Australia Markovina
Free For All (2240m) to his recent South Australian Pacing
Cup success with a dominant 14m triumph in Saturday
night’s feature.
The win, in a mile rate of 1:55.2, continued a great run of
form since joining Manning’s yard and plans are now in
place for a likely tilt at the Group 2 City of Melton Plate in a
fortnight’s time.
“He should measure up, hopefully, in some of the better
races,” Manning said.
“He’s headed to America eventually. He’s owned by Ron
(Buker) over there but he’s won back his $50,000 that he paid
for him and he’s earning more now.
“He said we’d leave him here while we are going well…”
Pat Stanley was bred and raced in the early part of his career
in New Zealand and then spent a couple of years with Blake
Fitzpatrick in New South Wales before being sent to Victoria.
“When they bought him I hadn’t really heard of him,”
Manning said.
“I watched a few of his replays and he looked to go really
good without having a lot of luck up there, but (was) always
running on really good.”
Manning said Pat Stanley’s win in the South Australian
Pacing Cup in early February, when severely pressured in
the lead, proved he had the strength as well as the speed he
had shown previously. This performance was followed by
an eye-catching second behind Code Bailey in the Terang
Pacing Cup prior to Saturday night’s success.
Pat Stanley has now had 45 career starts for 14 wins and
more than $140,000 in prizemoney.
Champion reinsman Chris Alford produced a winning
treble at Melton, scoring in the Allied Express Pace (1200m,
4YO+) with David Aiken-trained Pirate Bay, winning the
Benstud Standardbreds Trot (2240m, 4YO+ NR 75-100) with
Andy Gath’s Miss Blissful and then the Empire Stallions
Claiming Pace (1720m) with Emma Stewart’s Freddy Funk.
Freddy Funk’s triumph capped a perfect night for Stewart,
which prepared three runners at Melton for three wins.
Also successful was debutant Ideal Dan, which took out
the Breckon Farms Sapling Stakes (1720m, 2YO colts and
geldings) and Ideal Conquest, which won the TAB Multiplier
Pace (2240m, mares NR 70-89).

Tabcorp Park, Saturday 7 March. Race 6 Winner: Pat Stanley (10). Trainer: Kerryn Tabcorp Park, Saturday 7 March. Race 4 Winner: Pirate Bay (5). Trainer: David Aiken.
Manning. Driver: Kerryn Manning. Photo Stuart McCormick. Driver: Chris Alford. Photo Stuart McCormick.

Tabcorp Park, Saturday 7 March. Race 8 Winner: Miss Blissful (7). Trainer: Andy Gath. Tabcorp Park, Saturday 7 March. Race 10 Winner: Freddie Funk (5). Trainer: Emma Stewart.
Driver: Chris Alford. Photo Stuart McCormick. Driver: Chris Alford. Photo Stuart McCormick.

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$30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Toyota Finance, a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48
/12/2019 and 31/01/2020 unless extended. RDP includes free automatic transmission, 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maxim
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BACCHUS
MARSH

$
7 $
8 7 $
8
99 99 Meredith Goat $ 99 99
KG KG EA KG
Cheese 320g Jar Green Split Olives
Don Champagne Ham Australian Feta $2.49 per 100g Marinated

Grown in Grown in
Australia Australia

100%
AUSTRALIAN

11 19 $
3 $
2
$ 99 $ 99 79 99
KG KG EA EA

Porterhouse Cheese and Bacon

Blue Grenadier Yearling Steak Rolls 6 Pack Cup Cakes 4 Pack

5KG
PACK

2 FOR

92
1 3
$ 49 $ 99 $
KG BAG
Washed Potatoes
$0.80 per KG SAVE FROM

Jap Pumpkin Carlton Draught Stubbies $

or Cans 24x375ml 1600
Johnnie
Walker Black/
Jack Daniels
Black/Chivas
Regal 12 Year
Old 700ml

2 FOR
$
2 EA
$
2 EA
$
10
50
EA $ 88
1/2
Cadbury Hollow Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain, LMC, Pepsi or Schweppes Cans SAVE FROM

2200
SAVE FROM SAVE FROM SAVE FROM
$
Egg 100g- 110g
Selected Varieties
$ 00 2 Split Stix or Pop Bars
100-144g Selected Varieties
$ 200 24 pack x 375ml
$0.03 per 100ml
$1050

PRICE
Wolf Blass
Red Label
Wines 750ml
Varieties

3 FOR

2 4 3
$
2 $ 20
$ 30 $ 25 $ 30 50
EA EA EA EA
Cadbury Streets Golden Lean Cuisine
Sharepacks Gaytime Ice Frozen Meals
150-180g SAVE FROM Cream 4 pack SAVE FROM 350/400g SAVE FROM Golden Circle PET Juice SAVE FROM
2 4 3
WAS
Selected
Varieties
$ 30 Selected
Varieties
$ 25 Selected
Varieties
$ 30 2L Varieties
$1.25 per L $3 80 2200
$

ON SALE WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH TO TUESDAY 17TH MARCH 2020

FOODWORKS BACCHUS MARSH

1-9 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh
Phone: 5367 3388
Limit rights reserved. Persons under the age of 18 will not be served alcohol or tobacco. FoodWorks Bacchus Marsh supports the responsible service and consumption of alcohol.