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Focus on food
Photo: Helen Tatchell

Here is food for thought, take a photo of anything
you’ve cooked or prepared to eat, and be in the running
to win a prize.
Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr David Edwards and
Council’s FReeZA committee are running an online
competition, that has a mouth-watering theme, asking
young photographers to submit photos of what they’re
eating.
The call is out for all budding photographers to enter
this year’s online photography competition, with the
submission date now extended.
The FReeZA group, which is comprised of young
people aged between 12 and 25, runs several youth
events each year aimed at promoting the talent of
Moorabool’s young people.
Amid COVID-19 chaos and the introduction of social
distancing, FReeZA has adapted their plans and events
to ensure the younger population doesn’t miss out.
“If you’re feeling isolated during lockdown, the
FReeZA team has cooked up something special for
you,” Cr Edwards said.
“The group is holding a photography contest and
wants to see what you are eating.
“Take your best picture that fits with the theme of
‘food’ and you could win up to $300 worth of prizes,”
Cr Edwards said.
The competition is open to those aged between 12 and
25 and will be judged by FReeZA committee members.
Entries close May 15.
To enter, email your food-related photo to
youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au and visit
Moorabool Youth Services Facebook page for the terms
and conditions of entry.

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MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
UPDATE
12 MAY 2020
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
We had our first Council meeting last week since social distancing Don’t forget to get behind the #MyMoorabool campaign
laws were announced and it was a different experience but a Council is running through our corporate Facebook channel. If
success given the circumstances. I hope those in the community you have some great snaps from around the Shire please post
who watched the livestream were able to access it easily and felt them using the hashtag #MyMoorabool and share your gems
like they were a part of the meeting. It was the first livestream with everyone else.
of a Council meeting we’ve done so very happy it was a success. Stay safe and healthy everyone.
Council has endorsed a COVID-19 Financial Assistance Policy, David Edwards,
and we encourage anyone who is experiencing difficulty paying Mayor
rates or bills to contact our revenue Services Team. Details are
below.

OUR SERVICES
Parks and Gardens Looking after our animals Finanical Hardship
Our Parks and Gardens crew have been working Throughout this lockdown period Council has Council has endorsed a COVID-19 Financial
hard and adapting to some changed conditions continued to keep the animal pound open ensuring Assistance Policy to assist our community who are
that lost pets can be reunited with their owners and
during the pandemic restrictions. facing additional financial challenges as a result of the
that those that are not claimed can be found new
The team and our landscaping contractor are homes. declared COVID-19 pandemic.
working on the Urban and Small Town Improvement A number of animals have been released to rescue to The Policy adopted by Council sets out a range of
Program.The three year rolling program will result in help create holding space at the pound for incoming principles and objectives to support community
improvements and upgrades to parks, reserves and animals in what we know is a difficult time for many with the payment of their Council accounts and is
other Council sites across the Shire. Landscaping pet owners, as they juggle loss of income, missing available to view at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au.
family and friends and coping with the new lifestyle
and irrigation upgrades at the Ballan offices are being that we all find ourselves in.
The Policy aims to provide short term financial
undertaken by crew members. At this time we are hoping that pet owners embrace hardship provisions and allows flexibility in payment
Pictured is Anton, from Parks and Gardens, enjoying their pets and find time in their days to enjoy time
arrangements without the application of penalty
some wonderful Ballan autumn sunshine whilst together. However, this week alone 25 cats, some
interest.
contributing to the project. Anton usually operates feral, some surrendered, came into our pound.
one of the Shire’s tractors, slashing roadsides, parks We continue to work with the Bacchus Marsh If you are experiencing changed financial
Vet Clinic who do an amazing job of assisting us in circumstances as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,
and reserves. He, like his colleagues, has adapted to
rehoming adult cats and kittens through the very
the changing circumstances. please contact council’s Revenue Services Team or
successful Cat & Kitten Adoption Program. We are
Please take care around the worksites and don’t also working with a number of rescue groups who complete the online financial assistance form via
hesitate to make contact with Ross Holton, Parks are providing support and assistance to pets in need Council’s web page.
and Gardens Coordinator, if you have any questions: during these times.
5377 7100. We always strive to achieve the best possible
outcome for the animals even in these difficult and
uncertain times and the whole team has done an
exceptional job in being flexible and adaptable to the
ever-changing situation that COVID-19 presents to
us.
If you are interested in adopting a cat or dog, please
look on our Face Book page:
https://www.facebook.com/moorabool.petadoption
or call us direct on 5366 7100. We may not have a
suitable match for your lifestyle but we can put you
in contact with other rescue groups who have pets
for adoption.
We do remind everyone that if you want to adopt,
please make sure you will have time to look after and
care for your pet once we have come out of these
current restrictions and get back to our new normal,
whatever that may be.

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Bev McArthur
Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur tabled six questions on
notice directed to the Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne,
relating to the proposal to dispose PFAS-contaminated soil
from the West Gate Tunnel Project at Maddingley Brown
Coal.
Ms McArthur said under parliamentary standing orders,
Ministers have a responsibility to provide answers to
questions within 30 days or to advise the Member otherwise.
“I received an answer to one of those six questions on
Wednesday 29 April,” she said.
Minister Wynne clarified that the soil that is currently being
disposed of at Maddingley Brown Coal, “is not related to
West Gate Tunnel spoil disposal and involves the receipt
of soil from other places that included acid sulphate soil, in
accordance with existing approvals.”
“The Minister needs to clarify whether his Department
was aware of the EPAs recommendation to manage toxic
soil prior to commencing the project, why the nine technical
impact assessments have not been made available to
the public and the logistics of potential soil disposal at
Maddingley Brown Coal.”
With community consultation impossible in the current
circumstances Ms McArthur said, “it is absolutely imperative
that Ministers properly answer questions posed to them by
Members on behalf of the community, to whom they are
ultimately responsible.”
The Opposition
Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure David Davis
said there is a cover up on the Westgate Tunnel delays, now
the works have stalled, creating a completion time blow out.
This comes after Transurban announced last week the new
finish date of 2023.
“Labor declared in 2014 the project was ‘shovel ready’ and
was initially slated to be finished by 2022.”
Mr Davis said Minister Jacinta Allan promised this project
would be delivered on time.
“It clearly won’t be with massive issues still remaining,
including where to dump the toxic soil,” he said.
MBC response
The Moorabool News asked MBC if they were avoiding
Councils process, as the local planning authority, and if it
has now become a one-sided view without the involvement
of Council or in fact the community.
“MBCs proposal has been designed to ensure it is safe to
the community and the environment,” the spokesperson told
the Moorabool News.
“The proposal has been developed over six months,
reviewed by independent experts and certified by an
independent auditor.”
MBC sought meetings with Moorabool Shire Council to
Intervention will give
community no voice
By Helen Tatchell
“..risk of becoming a sham,” is how the Moorabool Shire
Council Mayor has described the planning process
surrounding the proposal to store, categorise and dispose
of contaminated soil in Bacchus Marsh.
Cr David Edwards said Council is extremely disappointed
that Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC) has applied to the
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne, seeking ministerial
intervention.
“Such action is particularly concerning given Council has
submitted an enforcement order to VCAT related to MBCs
current operations at their landfill site,” he said,
“The planning process will be seen as a box ticking exercise
with no real consultation with the local community and no
real consideration of the impacts this project will have on
the local economy,” he said.
“From day one, Council has not stated a position for or
against this project but has on many occasions raised serious
concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding it.
“Repeatedly, we have written to relevant Ministers and the
Premier expressing our concerns directly with the Minister
for Transport Infrastructure and advisers in the Office of
the Minister for Planning.” group have circulated a letter for residents to sign and send
to Minister Wynne.
Cr Edwards said as the local planning authority, Council
has never been given access to the information needed to The letter read the purpose is to state they are writing
form a position for or against this project. because of community concerns regarding Maddingley
Brown Coal’s request to intervene and prepare an
“By rushing the decision on this project, the Minister for
Planning will risk the planning process being seen by amendment to the Moorabool Planning Scheme under
our local community as a shambolic exercise with a pre- Section 20(4) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
determined outcome. This relates to the proposed plan to dump contaminated
spoil from the WGTP at the MBC facility, that is close to
“Council again reiterates the need for the parties involved
waterways, farmland and schools.
to provide the information that Council has been asking for
months. Kat Barlow is the spokesperson for the group and said
on ABC Ballarat radio they know the Category C soil
“Without this information, how can our local community
has been routed to Bulla and Ravenhall however, still no
ever be satisfied that PFAS contaminated soil can be safely
stored, categorised and disposed of on the outskirts of documentation is forthcoming for soil transport to MBC.
Bacchus Marsh?” “We have asked for soil management certificates and
The Moorabool News asked MBC if they were avoiding weight transport certificates that we know have been going
Councils process, as the local planning authority, and if it into MBC, you can see it going in. The massive high piles of
has now become a one-sided view without the involvement soil right next to the Parwan Creek, where obviously it can
of Council or in fact the community. leech into the waterways,” she said.
“There is Category A soil sitting on Footscray Road, just
“MBCs proposal has been designed to ensure it is safe to
the community and the environment,” the spokesperson covered with a tarp that says Category A soil. Where is that
going?
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Lots to love in
#MyMoorabool
By Caitlin Bewley
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It doesn’t matter if it is eating
at your favourite café, visiting
Lal Lal Falls, kicking the footy
at Maddingley Park, or walk-
ing the many tracks and trails,
Moorabool Shire Council wants
to know what you love about
your town.
The social media-based cam-
paign, #MyMoorabool, was im-
plemented to get people sharing
what they love about the region,
and to encourage others to
explore Moorabool once COV-
ID-19 restrictions are lifted.
“As we get closer to some deci-
sion points, there may be an op-
portunity for some restrictions
to be lifted,” Moorabool Shire
Mayor Cr David Edwards said.
“Prior to that we want people
to tell us what their favourite
things about Moorabool are.
Sharing this information with
each other will give other’s
ideas on where they can go, and
what they can experience in the
district.
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Budget on
the money
By Kate Taylor
Common sense is being used to look after
Moorabool Shires dollars and cents during the
global Covid-19 pandemic.
The Moorabool News asked Council CEO
Derek Madden, for an overview of council’s
financial position both during the pandemic,
as well as across the next financial year.
“Due to strong financial controls, Council is
anticipating that its financial result for 2019/20
will be in-line with the budget,” Mr Madden
said.
“We are currently running weekly forecasts to
ensure we maintain control on the finances of
the organisation. Where Council has incurred
additional costs due to the current pandemic,
we have sought to off-set these against areas
where expenditure has not reached the levels
anticipated due to the current restrictions in
place.
Mr Madden said for the 2020/21 budget they
will be building in a degree of flexibility to
allow Council to respond to conditions as they
become clearer.
“The situation is continually evolving and
rather than fix Council into a position, it is felt
that flexibility in the 2020/21 financial year
will allow Council to respond and better tailor
its services to the community,” he said.
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THANK YOU
For the way we’ve faced these past few weeks.
With courage. With humility. And with hope.
We’ve kept our distance, we’ve looked out for each other
and we’ve kept our cool.
Thank you especially to those who have been tested.
Because of your efforts, we’ve achieved the biggest
testing blitz in our state’s history.
Or to use Victoria’s standard unit of measurement –
more than one MCG’s worth of Victorians who’ve played
their part in protecting our state.
Thanks to you, we are finding out more about the
spread of coronavirus in our community.
If you haven’t been tested, and you are feeling unwell,
you can still visit one of the regional clinics or speak to
your GP.
To find out how and where you can be tested go to
vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS
Because getting tested keeps us together.

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Virus hits Moorabool

By Caitlin Bewley
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

COVID-19 has made its way to the Moorabool Shire, beginning its path at
a local aged care facility.
The Bacchus Marsh facility, Grant Lodge, went into lockdown on
Wednesday 6 May when an employee tested positive to the coronavirus.
The employee volunteered to be tested on Saturday May 2 as part of
Djerriwarrh Health Services (DJHS) own testing program.
“[The employee] has not been at work since being tested,” a spokesperson
for DJHS told the Moorabool News.
The health care employee, when tested as part of Victoria’s testing blitz,
was asymptomatic at the time and, remains asymptomatic.
“All Grant Lodge staff members who have interacted with the infected staff
member are being tested and, sent home for isolation. The Lodge remains
in lockdown.
“All residents are being tested and their next of kin are being informed,”
the spokesperson said.
Chief Executive of DjHS, Belinda Scott, made a public statement on May 6
in a bid to “provide an update and reduce the rumours circulating.”
“We have undertaken a complete and thorough cleaning process, and all
residents have been tested as a precaution.
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“We’re ensuring all residents receive the care they need,” Ms Scott said.
“Those employees who came in contact with the positive case are isolating Rumours and unconfirmed reports were rampant last week after an employee of DjHS working
at home, and we are taking all the appropriate steps to identify the source of at the Grant Lodge facility, tested positive to the coronavirus.
the transmission and any possible other transmission risks,
The Moorabool News received claims a daughter, of the infected person, worked at or had
“We have also been in contact with all our Grant Lodge families,” Ms Scott
said.
worked at, a local supermarket and possibly another aged care facility in Darley.
It was said by the DjHS spokesperson that the nursing home has been Part of the claim was true.
deep-cleaned and management is working through staffing arrangements A spokesperson for the Royal Freemasons Aged Care facility in Darley told the Moorabool News
to ensure residents have adequate care during this period. the member of staff in question is the daughter of an employee of the Djerriwarrh Health Service,
Confirmation from DjHS revealed results for all Grant Lodge residents but not the Grant Lodge Department.
were negative. “The daughter does not work in a care delivery role and is booked for testing (7 May) as a
“The next priority was to test those employees who had direct contact precautionary measure along with all our Bacchus Marsh staff,” the spokesperson said.
with the employee who tested positive. All of these employees have tested
negative and remain in isolation at home for the standard 14 days incubation “We restricted visitor access yesterday (6 May) as a precautionary measure due to the cluster
period. They will be tested again after that before returning to work.” in the Bacchus Marsh community.”
This is the second confirmed case of coronavirus in Moorabool and remains The Darley aged-care facility was not asked to lock down by the Health Department.
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COVID-19 Factsheet for Businesses

Federal Government Victorian State Government Health & Safety (Preventing the
Support Support Spread)
The Federal Government has introduced a The Victorian State Government has Implementing safe procedures to curb the
wide range of measures to support business implemented a range of measures designed spread of COVID-19 is important for the
during the coronavirus pandemic. To find the to assist businesses impacted by coronavirus safety of you, your staff and your customers.
schemes that may apply to you please visit which compliments those introduced by the The DHHS website has a number of tips and
the federal business support website. Federal Government. A full list of services can practical advice on best practice hygiene
business.gov.au/ be found on Vic Gov’s Business Support page. controls.
www.business.vic.gov.au/
Jobkeeper Payments If you are showing symptoms of coronavirus
Sole traders and employers who have had Payroll Tax Refund or have been in contact with someone who
their revenue reduced due to the virus may Businesses with annual taxable wages up to has a confirmed case, please contact the
be eligible to receive payments of $1500 per $3 million will have their payroll tax for the dedicated COVID-19 hotline on 1800 675 398.
fortnight per eligible employee to help keep 2019-20 financial year waived. The State
staff employed. Payments are designed to Revenue Office will directly contact eligible Fair Work and Workplace Laws
place businesses in a position to re-start once businesses to reimburse them for payroll tax
the pandemic has ended. Further information already paid in the financial year. The Fair Work Ombudsman has advice and
for sole traders and employers is available support regarding your obligations as an
online. employer or business owner. Information
Business Support Fund covers stand downs from work, flexible work
The $500 million Business Support Fund will arrangements, workplace health and safety,
Boosting Cashflow to Employers support the hardest hit sectors, including and pay and leave entitlements. Details can
The Government is providing temporary cash hospitality, tourism, accommodation, arts be found on the Fair Work website.
flow support to small and medium businesses and entertainment, and retail. The
and not-for-profit organisations that employ Government will work with the Victorian
staff during the economic downturn Chamber, Australian Hotels Association and If you have an urgent enquiry about your
associated with the coronavirus. Through the Australian Industry Group to deliver the Fund. work entitlements and obligations, please
Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the contact 13 13 94 and select the prompt for
Government will provide tax-free cash flow Working for Victoria Fund the coronavirus hotline.
boosts of between $20,000 and $100,000 to Under the $500 million Working for Victoria
eligible businesses, delivered through credits Fund, displaced workers will be eligible to
Worksafe
in the activity statement system, when apply for different types of work. This
Where a risk to health is identified at a
eligible businesses lodge their activity presents opportunities for paid work and an
workplace, employers must as far as it is
statements. opportunity to contribute to Victoria’s ability
reasonably practical, eliminate or minimise
to manage this event and support the
the risks. To help reduce the spread of COVID
community.
Increasing the Instant Asset Write-Off -19, Worksafe Victoria has produced
The instant asset write-off threshold has been Information for Food guidance to ensure that employers
increased from $30,000 to $150,000 and understand their obligations in protecting
Businesses their employees from risks to their health,
expanded access to include businesses with
aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 Food businesses in particular need to take and that employees are aware of what
million (up from $50 million). This applies increased measures to limit the spread of the controls should be in place. Up to date
from 12 March 2020 until 30 June 2020, for virus. DHHS have released information information and advice is available on the
new or second‑hand assets first used or specific to the food industry which is available Worksafe website.
installed ready for use in this timeframe. at www2.health.vic.gov.au/
Financial Hardship
If a staff member is required to undergo
Industry Support isolation and has been to work, you may need Business owners experiencing financial
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and to undertake further measures and should hardship as a result of COVID-19 may be able
reach out to Council’s Environmental Health to receive help from their bank. Most banks
Industry
have a dedicated hardship team trained to
The VCCI are offering free membership for 12 team on (03) 5366 7100.
assist in times of financial distress. Contact
months to support businesses through
details for the major banks are available on
COVID-19. Further details are available at
Council’s business support page.
join.victorianchamber.com.au/memberships
www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/information-
businesses-during-coronavirus
Victorian Tourism Industry Council
VTIC’s Essentials package is also free of
charge for 2020. Sign up at
vtic.com.au/membership

Throughout the pandemic Council is here to help. If you have any queries please contact us at
business@moorabool.vic.gov.au or (03) 5366 7100.
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MOORABOOL EYEWATCH Letters to the Editor

Email: news@themooraboolnews.com.au
Three people were arrested by police last week (April 27 – Victoria Police recognise that victims of family violence may
May 4) in relation to an aggravated burglary in Trentham on be in situations that make it harder to reach out for support
Dear Editor,
the morning of April 27. during the pandemic, this is where Safe Steps comes in.
Police alleged that a set of car keys were taken from a home The Ballan and Gordon police members would like to thank
The Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre allows the
before offenders fled the scene in a stolen car, followed by the local community for their kind thoughts, cards, flowers
community to seek help discretely 24/7.
another vehicle connected to the incident. and blue ribbons in relation to the recent tragic deaths of four
The confidential, online support network aims to provide police members in a Melbourne road accident.
Both vehicles were observed by police a short time later, be- advice about safety planning and emergency accommoda-
fore one of the two vehicles attempted to ram the police car. We appreciate the responses we have been receiving.
tion to keep victims safe from family violence.
A 15-year-old female from Ballarat, a 19-year-old male from Acting Sgt Luke Nolan
For consultation with a family violence crisis specialist,
Ballarat and an 18-year-old from Bullarto were arrested as a email safesteps@safesteps.org.au or call 1800 015 188 if it On behalf of
result. is safe to do so. Ballan/Gordon Police
•••
You can also contact these services on a victim’s behalf.
Police continue to work hard to apprehend burglars and car
thieves but, are urging people to take steps to reduce the risk
of becoming a victim of vehicle related theft.
People are asked to store their car keys out of sight and away
from external doors and windows, and to make sure to keep
your house/car keys on you at all times.
Police are urging people not to leave their keys unattended
in bags or lockers and not to put a tag on your keys that iden-
tifies your name or address.
On a similar note, police are advising people to install good
quality locks on doors and windows of their homes and to
lock all doors and windows, even if you’re at home.
“Unlocked side and rear doors are the most common entry
point for burglars,” a Facebook post on Moorabool Eyewatch
read.
“Remove valuable items from plain sight – particularly car
keys, wallets, electronic devices and cash,” the post read.
Police are asking people to report any suspicious behaviour
to your local police station or Crime Stopper on 1800 333 000.
See something, say something.
•••

Moorabool Shire Council

COUNCIL MEETING FLU VACCINATIONS
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 3 June 2020, at 6.00pm Council is holding a flu vaccination session for Moorabool families with children 18 years old
at the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan. and under, this Saturday 16 May 2020. Bookings are essential. To book please call 5366 7100
Information on public access to this meeting will be made closer to the date. and select 9 or hold to speak with a customer service officer. More information is available on
our website:
EMPLOYMENT https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/news/flu-vaccination-sessions-moorabool-
Council invites applications for the existing vacancy: families-children-18yrs-and-under
Waste and Resource Recovery Officer – Full-time Permanent Position
Applications close on Friday 15 May 2020. IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
All details available from the website: http://moorabool.recruitmenthub.com.au 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:
HAVE YOUR SAY – CAT CURFEWS 7 Vehicles & 1 Trailer for Tender:
Having considered previous community feedback in response to the potential introduction of a
cat curfew, Council has resolved to seek further public feedback on a proposal to implement a
cat curfew between sunset and sunrise which would commence in January 2021.
The results of this feedback will further inform Councillors of the community’s views on the
potential introduction of a sunset to sunrise cat curfew.
Community feedback will inform a Council Report to be submitted to Council for their
consideration.
We encourage you to provide your feedback through our surevey tool: https://haveyoursay.
moorabool.vic.gov.au/potential-sunset-to-sunrise-cat-curfew
Feedback closes Friday 12 June.
If you would like further clarification or wish to discuss potential cat curfews further, please
contact Council’s Community Safety Team: 5366 7100.

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT

Address of Land: Land Title Particulars:
30 Manning Boulevard, Darley VIC 3340 Lot 57 on PS 347745L
Description Details: Variation of Restrictive Covenant W758680F items (c), (e) & (h) to
allow construction of a Colorbond shed.
The vehicles & trailer are being offered for tender as a lot only and will be available for
The applicant for the permit is: The application reference number:
inspection on Thursday 28 May 2020 between 10.00am-10.30am.
P Williams PA2020079
Further enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Safety Team on 5366 7100 during
Due to the Coronavirus documents detailing the above application will not be available for viewing
business hours.
at Council offices.They can be viewed from the website link below. If you are unable to access the
website please contact the Planning Department on 5366 7100 and we will arrange for a copy of Any person interested in purchasing the above vehicles are invited to lodge a written tender
the documentation to be posted to you. https://greenlight.e-vis.com.au/moorabool addressed to:
This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the Moorabool Shire Council
granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. Coordinator Community Health & Safety
An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the Tender Application-Abandoned Vehicles
objection and state how the objector would be affected. Please be aware that copies of objections/ PO Box 18
submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as Ballan,Vic 3342
part of the planning process.The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before - Written tenders should be submitted by 5.00pm Monday 1 June 2020
26 May 2020. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you 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
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Fatal crash in Korweinguboora
A man has died after the car he was driving
crashed into a tree in Korweinguboora, just
south of Daylesford.
A passer-by called emergency services
about 5.40am on Sunday 3 May, after
discovering the Ford sedan on its roof.
Investigators believe the man was driving
north along the Ballan-Daylesford Road
when he veered from the road, crashed into
a tree and overturned.
The driver, a 57-year-old Musk Vale man,
died at the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or
who may have dashcam footage is urged
to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
or submit a confidential report at www.
crimestoppersvic.com.au.
A CRISIS OUT THERE
IS NO EXCUSE FOR
VIOLENCE IN HERE.
THERE'S NO PLACE FOR
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
If you or someone you
know is experiencing abuse
or domestic violence, help is
here. Get free, confidential
online and phone advice
and counselling for
women and men. 24/7.
Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au
Operational
Sentinel –
COVID-19
Statistics
Victoria Police conducted 8121 spot checks
at homes, businesses and non-essential
services across the state as part of Operation
Sentinel with 288 fines issued.
Examples of breaches that resulted in fines
include:
• Multiple instances of group gatherings,
including five people who were found
drinking and partying after police
responded to a noise complaint. In
a separate incident, police issued
infringement notices to multiple people
for gathering at a private address,
including one who attempted to run from
police by jumping the property’s back
fence.
• Five people intercepted in a car in Parkville
who admitted they were returning from a
friend’s place.
• Multiple people committing criminal
offences, including assault and drug
related offences.
• 10 people gathered at a private residence.
• Four males socialising in a vehicle
• Seven people gathering for a birthday
party
• A man discovered by police in a Box Hill
residence with an escort he had sourced
online.
• Multiple parties who did not live together
driving around in the same vehicle,
despite already receiving previous
warnings for similar behaviour.
• Multiple people committing criminal
offences, including possessing stolen
goods and drugs and weapons offences.
• Four men, including two with outstanding
warrants, who were found sitting in a
parked car and suspected of using drugs.
• Multiple prohibited gatherings in private
residences and public spaces, including
people who has received previous
warnings.
• Multiple prohibited gatherings in private
residences and public spaces, including a
birthday party.
• Several people holding gatherings at
private houses.
• Gathering of 11 people at a park
• Six males gathered to drink alcohol in a
public place
• Multiple people gathering in private
residences
• Multiple people committing criminal
offences, including theft and drug related
offences.
WE WANT
YOUR COMMUNITY
NEWS
If you have a community
story contact
The Moorabool News
on 5368 1966
or email
news@themooraboolnews.com.au

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au 
VEC recommends ward boundary changes
The final report for the Moorabool
Shire Council subdivision review
has been released. In it, the Victorian
Electoral Commission (VEC)
recommends adjusting the boundaries
of all wards, to ensure each voter is
represented fairly at the next council
general election.
Electoral Commissioner Warwick
Gately AM said these recommended
adjustments will help uphold the
principle of “one vote, one value” for
the upcoming local council general
elections.
The VEC researched key features
of the local council and carefully
considered public feedback in making
its recommendation.
Moorabool Mayor Cr David Edwards
was asked what the changes mean
overall for Moorabool councillors and
the shire itself.
“I don’t have a strong view one way or
another but, I believe the passing of the
Local Government Act will change this
anyway,” he told the Moorabool News.
A subdivision review considers the
location of ward boundaries within a
council to ensure each voter is fairly and
equitably represented. Adjustments are
recommended so that the number of
voters represented by each councillor
is within 10 per cent of the council
average.
The final report has been forwarded
to the Minister for Local Government
Adem Somyurek, for his consideration.
If accepted, the new ward boundaries
will take effect at the local council
Business
as un-usual for
Maternal and Child Health
Whilst our physical doors are closed, the Maternal and Child Health
team are still available and providing service to the community, with
all consults currently being provided by voice or video calls.
You will only be permitted to enter the Darley, Ballan or Wallace
MCH sites if a nurse has directly asked you to attend after a phone
or video consult.
You can contact us to make an appointment by
phoning MCH Admin on 5366 7100, emailing
mchadmin@moorabool.vic.gov.au or send us a
private message on our Facebook page,
Moorabool Families and Children.
general elections in October 2020.
Moorabool Shire Council will still
consist of seven councillors, to be
elected from one four-councillor ward
and three single-councillor wards.
The Local Government Act 1989 (the Act)
requires the VEC to conduct an Electoral
Representation Review of each municipality
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The Moorabool News – 12 May, 2020 Page 11
Profile of Moorabool Shire
Moorabool Shire Council was formed in 1994 by the
amalgamation of the Shires of Bacchus Marsh and
Ballan, part of the City of Werribee and parts of the Shires
of Bungaree and Buninyong.
At the 2006 census, the Shire recorded a population
of 25,414 people. According to the Department of
Planning and Community Development’s Victoria in
Future projections, the population of Moorabool Shire
is expected to grow by 10.06 per cent over the next 10
years (2010–2020). This growth will be concentrated in
Bacchus Marsh, which is predicted to grow by 18.63 per
cent. Ballan is expected to grow by 10.94 per cent, but
only slight growth is expected elsewhere in the Shire.
Current electoral structure
The previous Electoral Representation Review for
Moorabool Shire Council took place in 2004. Following
the review, the Minister for Local Government determined
the structure of Moorabool Shire Council would be:
• seven councillors;
• divided into four wards — Bungal Ward, East Moorabool
Ward, West Moorabool Ward and Woodlands Ward; and
• with four councillors from East Moorabool Ward and one
councillor from each of the remaining wards.
Previously, the Shire comprised a three-councillor
Bacchus Ward and four single-councillor wards.
in Victoria at least every 12 years. The Act Population growth in Bacchus Marsh meant that the
specifies that the purpose of a representation urban area was spilling over from Bacchus Ward to
review is to recommend to the Minister the surrounding single-councillor ward. The VEC
for Local Government the number of recommended creating a four-councillor East Moorabool
councillors and the electoral structure for Ward to represent the whole community of Bacchus
a municipality, which will provide ‘fair and Marsh while allowing for future growth. Three single-
equitable representation for the persons who councillor wards were retained to represent communities
are entitled to vote at a general election of in the more rural parts of the Shire.
the Council’.
Online
smalltalk
Supported Playgroups
During covid-19 sessions are held individually online using video
conferencing at times convenient for families
The smalltalk program provides parents and carers with evidence
based parenting strategies for children from birth to 5 years.
Sessions currently focus on how parents can have a positive impact
on their child’s learning during social distancing. Our facilitator
provides supports and resources for families also managing their
school aged children’s distance learning and focuses on how parents
can look after themselves during this challenging time.
To organise a session contact Council’s Family &
Playgroup Support Officer on 5366 7100 or email
supportedplaygroups@moorabool.vic.gov.au or talk
with your Maternal & Child Health Nurse.
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Opportunity opened for window business

By Caitlin Bewley
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

The intention was for only five-years,

30-years later, a local business is still going
strong.
Tony and Edith Paarhammer moved from
Vienna to Ballan in 1990 and opened a
business called ‘Design and Handicraft
Furniture’ in a small, rented garage. The
name was later changed to ‘Paarhammer
Pty Ltd’ and April marked the 30-year
anniversary for the company, a Ballan
business that introduced locally made,
energy efficient double and triple-glazed
windows and doors, after a successful
kitchen building business.
“During the 90s, the reputation of the
business grew through a display in East
Melbourne, participation at home shows
and countless kitchen seminars,” Ms
Paarhammer said. “As a result, many
kitchens were made for clients all over
Victoria.”
Energy efficient windows also grew after
the Paarhammer’s introduced them to
Australia in 1991, saying they “couldn’t find
locally made, energy efficient, double-glazed
windows like the ones they grew up with in
Austria when they built their home, so [they] A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY – (L-R) Tony, Edith and Tom Paarhammer.
started making them.”
After this, business started to come from and increased comfort and security. Victorian State Government. Media coverage company for 10, 15, and even 25 years,
all over Australia. Their first large scale After the Black Saturday bushfires, the includes the 5x4 project featured on Grand “A succession plan is being prepared to
commercial client was Saffire Freycinet Resort company developed bushfire windows that Designs Australia - Series 6, the Qantas ensure [Paarhammer Pty Ltd] will continue
in Tasmania. “Paarhammer were selected are compliant for all BAL ratings, including inflight program ‘Talking Business’, and SBS
for another 30 years and more,” Ms
due to the high environmental credentials the highest BAL level, Flame Zone, without filmed Paarhammer for the TV series ‘Small
Paarhammer said.
required.” Residential work continued to the need for shutters. Business Secrets’ to be broadcast between
grow as knowledge and awareness increased The local Ballan business also received May 24 and June 14. Paarhammer Windows & Doors are now
about the many benefits of energy efficient many awards over the 30 years culminating “The biggest achievement is to be an located in a large purpose built modern
windows and doors, including the reduction in the ‘Manufacturer of the Year – Small employer of choice,” Ms Paarhammer said. factory in the Ballan Industrial Estate,
in heating and cooling costs for the home Business’ in 2017, which was awarded by the “A number of staff have been with the Haddon Drive Ballan.

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feedback
Servo gets go ahead
News
Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au The Moorabool News – 28 April, 2020 Page 7
(M/News April 28)
So, there’s a new one out at Geelong road
Underage Servo gets go ahead over Bunnings
non-essential
and another one there!!! Why so many??
By Kate Taylor

After being stalled at a

- Robyn Closter
traveller caught
previous council meeting, a
plan to build a service sta-
tion and fast-food restaurant
on Gisborne Road, Bacchus

Would have been better to have an

Marsh, has been given the
By Caitlin Bewley go-ahead.
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) The matter came before the
indoor play space (roller skating, laser tag, Travelling along the back roads on a quad bike was a young
February Ordinary meeting
of Council, where objectors

bowling, play centre)

man’s attempt to avoid police detection however, he could voiced concerns over issues
not avoid the sharpness of the community eyes and ears. including the hours of oper-
The 16-year-old was seen travelling along the Mt Egerton- ation and also the impact on

- Samantha Simmonds Yendon Road Mt Egerton on the evening of Tuesday 21 April

and stopped at a house to ask for assistance.
traffic and pedestrian safety.
A number of changes had
It was alleged by a man’s post on a community Facebook already been proposed,
page that the 16-year-old “called [into his house] wanting fuel with the applicant agreeing

Ha ha another servo for the Marsh and and said that his quad bike [wouldn’t travel any further].”
“[The male] said he was going from Ballarat to Melton on his
to remove one of the two
originally planned fast-food

we can’t even get easier access out to the

quad bike,” a post read. “He left and after that went up the restaurants.
hill and back down past our place.” However, operating hours
remained a sticking point 101 Gisborne Road Bacchus Marsh has been given the go-ahead for a service station to be

servos here in Ballan without having to

Another post on the community’s Facebook page said the
and the council and the built on the site. Photo - Helen Tatchell
16-year-old “wasn’t even halfway into his trip before he
needed fuel”. developer were forced into The service station and fast- address concerns around pe- sign which enhances the

drive all the way out onto the freeway 

compulsory pre-hearing destrian amenity and safety.
“He did, in fact, have fuel in his bike,” a post read. “For food restaurant can operate character of the precinct and
talks at the Victorian Civil

Panic
someone that was ‘running out of fuel’ he took off.” from 6am-12am seven days - Landscaping, which sub- broader area.’
and Administrative Tribu-

- Bec Hayward
The Moorabool News contacted Victoria Police in relation to per week. stantially screens the devel- - It also requires appro-
nal (VCAT).
the incident and said the male-of colour was of no threat to It also allows for a commu- opment when viewed from priate acoustic baffling of
The final version of the ap- the west of the site, will have
the community. nity-oriented centre which the fast-food restaurant
proved permit – which is to be done by a landscape
“The bike wasn’t stolen, and he wasn’t looking for places to very similar to the condi- will be capable of being inte- drive-through facility’s

Big win for Wilsons HT&HW

architect.
[break into],” a spokesperson for Victoria Police said. tions requested by council - grated with future develop- microphones.
- Any future development
“The 16-year-old will be charged with traffic related and has been made public and all ment to the west of the site. The site is on the corner of
must also be sited and de-

then #supportlocalbusiness
COVID-19 offences. The bike was unregistered and was a objectors are currently being A pedestrian link will be Gisborne Road and Clifton
signed to enhance the visual
type of bike that can’t be used on the road,” police said. notified by mail. built through the site, con- amenity of the streetscape Drive and previously was
“He was from Melton but has family in Ballarat and was It allows for the service sta- necting Gisborne Road to and the site’s prominent the site for a circus to stage

- Adrian Alfredini using the back roads to avoid police.

“The bike had some issues which is why he stopped where
tion, one fast-food restaurant
and an electric car charging
he was and asked for assistance from locals.” station.
the vacant land to the west,
to encourage integrated de-
velopment of the sites and to
gateway location ‘and fur-
thermore demonstrate an
innovative and unique de-
their event and also an appli-
cation for a Bunnings store
that was rejected.

Awesome news

grasses can Pyrethrum

You want Bunnings it’s only 10min up the road. Rather than moan support Wilson’s or your
local small business
- Chaie Broad
Growers
Wantedwe will remember them
And in the morning,

be deadly
(M/News 21 April)
Why can’t we all walkLooking
down to the Avenue of Honour with a torch that morning keeping
Diversify?
1.5m in Indian File. I’llWhy not try if
be there Py!anyone wants to Join the train? Very essential.
- Rylie Le’Pallet Fosh
• New contracts with improved
‘No words just thoughts varieties
tonight’
By Dr Jeff Cave So sad on so many levels,• Goodthe families
success of the four officers who lost their lives just doing their
after potatoes
District Veterinary Officer job, but also their fellow officerseffiwho
• Irrigation cient have attended the scene in the aftermath, together
with firies and ambos.•The unfortunate
Full company circumstances means these guys will be affected so
support from
One of the common perennial grasses in pastures and crop stubbles that would have much more than usual.sowing So very very sad. RIP
to harvest
responded rapidly to the recent rains are the panic grasses. - Kerryn De Luca
Panic grasses are also commonly known as fairy grass, witch grass and hairy panic. Contact Andrew Schipp for more information 0418 291 490
These grasses can cause photosensitisation and death when ingested, particularly in lambs. My deepest sympathies to his loved ones. Such a dreadful heartache 
The young, rapidly growing grasses contain steroidal saponins, which when eaten can form - Barbra Danko (New Jersey USA)
crystals in the liver, damaging the liver cells and obstructing the outflow of bile. My thoughts are with all families connected to this tragic accident.

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and vulva.
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the year of no veterans,
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ABOUT ANZAC DAY
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processing of food consumed. So, food conversion efficiency will be poor, and the animals movement encourages Australians to stand at theeend ni
The grassroots
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of their driveways or
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on their balconies for a moment of reflection at 6am on this Saturday.

may never thrive.

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mysterious acquaintance becomes more down to earth.
LEO—July 23-August 22

Stars & Puzzles

Expressing yourself in a creative way can prove surpris-
ingly satisfying. Career delays should end after the week-
end. Romancewise, this week starts on an upbeat note.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
Friendship is emphasized this week. Sharing and a will-
ingness to take a supporting role could lead to a prestig-
ious community assignment. You help this week could
restore a relative’s sagging self confidence.
QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★ LIBRA—September 23-October 22
Staying alert to community events could land you in the
right place at the right time. You may be surprisingly
gullible, so beware of slick salespeople. Romance
emphasizes sentimentality.
★★★★★★★★
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
This week sees you involved in financial matters. Crea-
ARIES—March 21-April 20 tivity is also spotlighted. You find yourself offering com-
fort and cheer to friends and relatives, and nearly every-
Suspicions are put to rest. A happy career surprise may one else.
come your way this week. Health and activity are high-
lighted, but be careful not to overexert yourself. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
TAURUS—April 21-May 22 Secrets and mysteries are the themes of the week. You
New light is shed on a nagging question and a logical assume the twin roles of detective and confidant. You
situation may be closer than you realize. A financial and find yourself dealing with people who have very high
career move may prove more rewarding than first thought. standards.
Your friendship situation improves. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 Stability returns to a shaky relationship. A new project
gets under way and your quick wit and willingness to
Satisfying challenges make this a rewarding but some- work hard gets you off to a strong start.
what emotional week. You may be involved in an inter-
esting survey or lively debate. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
NO. 9148 CANCER—June 22-July 22 It is important to consider various options before mak-
You are in a dreamy mood this week, so keep your mind ing a decision. Some hold ups this week may keep your
ACROSS DOWN communications from being heard. It also may prove to
1. Flimsy (13) 1. Revenue (6) on the tasks in hand. Disputes are favourably resolved
8. Board game (5) 2. Brushed (5) thanks to your partner’s willingness to compromise. A be a surprisingly sociable week.
9. Endure (7) 3. Beg (7) mysterious acquaintance becomes more down to earth. PISCES—February 20-March 20
10. Parent (6) 4. Genuine (4)
11. Venerate (6) 5. Poke (5) LEO—July 23-August 22 More sharing is the key this week. Your willingness to
12. Boat (5) 6. Nationality (7) take a temporary supporting role could lead to an ad-
Expressing yourself in a creative way can prove surpris- vancement on the career front.
14. Mark (5) 7. Man’s name (6) ingly satisfying. Career delays should end after the week-
18. Running (6) 13. Clothing (7) end. Romancewise, this week starts on an upbeat note.
20. Hound (6) 15. Fabric (7) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
23. Coating (7) 16. Bird (6) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 You are naturally optimistic and unusually impatient. You
24. Identical (5) 17. Fisherman (6) are a born leader and possess a good sense of humour.
25. Big dipper (6,7) 19. Childlike (5) Friendship is emphasized this week. Sharing and a will- Fresh ideas come readily to you. Over the next seven
21. Frequent (5) ingness to take a supporting role could lead to a prestig- months the key is to present these ideas at the most op-
22. Smart (4) ious community assignment. You help this week could portune times. Travel and renewed friendships are the
restore a relative’s sagging self confidence.
CRYPTIC PUZZLE twin themes in the next few months.
ACROSS LIBRA—September 23-October 22
1. Placid girl? (4,2,3,4). 8. In a vice-ring, say (5). 9. Hard Staying alert to community events could land you in the
hit by, came round appalled (7). 10. The water and va-
right place at the right time. You may be surprisingly

pour getting right through (6). 11. Someone bent on be-
coming less fat (6). 12. Lecture when there’s snow and
wintry weather (5). 14. Going straight down to soak (5).
18. How you said “I’m not at all stuffy”? (6). 20. He’s not
lying: it’s easy (6). 23. It’s not bad for about a pound of
cheese (7). 24. Try to arrange a test (5). 25. The calls
one has to pay (9,4).
DOWN
1. Left the girl one third of his, being generous (6). 2.
Less rainy when the doctor and I returned (5). 3. On top
of everything, in one’s working clothes! (7). 4. Rubbish
standing in the hot sun (4). 5. For the deer wandering
around, nothing to eat (5). 6. Question, cane swishing,
with mistrust (7). 7. Put up with being a nude dancer
again (6). 13. Heavens, put the pan on and get a drink!
(7). 15. The first fifty to come into the plant (7). 16. While
entering the potentially best hound (6). 17. One awful
experience or many (6). 19. Drunk, had a cigarette (3,2).
21. Small tot I toook round to see the composer (5). 22.
Bound, if the top comes off, to break open (4).
SUDOKU
gullible, so beware of slick salespeople. Romance
emphasizes sentimentality.
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
NUMBER GAME
This week sees you involved in financial matters. Crea-
tivity is also spotlighted. You find yourself offering com-
fort and cheer
ANSWERto friendsBELOW
and relatives, and nearly every-
one else.
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Secrets and mysteries are the themes of the week. You
assume the twin roles of detective and confidant. You
find yourself dealing with people who have very high
standards.
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Stability returns to a shaky relationship. A new project
gets under way and your quick wit and willingness to
work hard gets you off to a strong start.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9147 AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

To-s-t-I. 22, Undo (anag.).
15, Th-Ist-L-e . 16, B-as-set. 17, Or-deal. 19, Lit up. 21,
It is important to consider various options before mak-
QUICK SOLUTIONS
(rev.). 5, Er-O-de. 6, Ask-ance. 7, Endu-re. 13, Cor-dial.
Across - 1, Dispatch. 6, Sawn. 8, Stir. 9, Assorted. 10,
Down - 1, L-Avis-h(is). 2, Dr-I-er. 3, Over-all. 4,To-s-h ing a decision. Some hold ups this week may keep your
Argue. 11, Estate. 13, Rubber. 15, Rafter. 17, Strong.
ephone bill. communications from being heard. It also may prove to
19, Break. 22, Junction. 23, Iris. 24, Char. 25, Gigantic.
ily. 20, Sitter. 23, Sti-L-ton. 24, Taste (anag.). 25, Tel- be a surprisingly sociable week.
Down - 2, Inter. 3, Perturb. 4, Teak. 5, Hostelry. 6, Sprat.
10, St-R-eam. 11, Leaner. 12, S-cold. 14, Steep. 18, Air- PISCES—February 20-March 20
7, Wrestle. 12, Bragging. 14, Untruth. 16, Foreign. 18,
More sharing is the key this week. Your willingness to
Across - 1, Lady of the lake. 8, V-O-ice. 9, S-H-ocked.
Occur. 20, Alibi. 21, Snug.
take a temporary supporting role could lead to an ad-
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS vancement on the career front.
Across - 1, Light ale (anag.). 6, Ro-be. 8, Lamb (lam).
Plover. 17, Angler. 19, Naive. 21, Haunt. 22, Chic.
9, Ap-point-s. 10, Testy. 11, Reeled. 13, Fleece. 15, En- BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
Nudge. 6, Israeli. 7, Lionel. 13, Apparel. 15, Taffeta. 16,
din-g. 17, Avers-E. 19, Dr-ess. 22, Ass-ass-in. 23, Cave. You are naturally optimistic and unusually impatient. You
Down - 1, Income. 2, Swept. 3, Beseech. 4, True. 5,
24, Un(F)it. 25, Dressers.
Afghan. 23, Varnish. 24, Equal. 25, Roller coaster.
are a born leader and possess a good sense of humour.
Down - 2, I-M-age. 3, H-a-bit-ue. 4, A-dam. 5, Ex-por-
Mother. 11, Revere. 12, Yacht. 14, Stain. 18, Loping. 20,
Fresh ideas come readily to you. Over the next seven
ter. 6, R-a-ise. 7, Bitter-N. 12, Re-versed. 14, Live-s on.
Across - 1, Insubstantial. 8, Chess. 9, Undergo. 10,
months the key is to present these ideas at the most op-
16, Directs. 18, Ro-as-t. 20, S-ever. 21, On-c(opper)-e.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
portune times. Travel and renewed friendships are the
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9148 twin themes in the next few months.
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Canine gastro highly contagious

You may experience
Lucky seven
sweating, stomach By Tim O’Connor
aches, nausea and
possibly diarrhoea, Emma Stewart scored seven winners at two
then you realise you meetings across 12 hours as Saturday’s Tabcorp
have gastroenteritis. Park Melton double-header proved a major hit.
But did you know that Talented youngster Beautiful Woman kicked off
greyhounds can suffer the brand new morning timeslot with victory for
from this virus too? the Cardigan trainer before smart veteran Freddy
Australian Grey- Funk completed the seven-peat with success in the
hound racing has last event of the night card.
experienced one of There were a host of winners in between for
the most contagious Stewart, but none were as slick as Major Times,
Photo – Warrnambool GRC (illustration purposes only) Freddy Funk (4) winning for Trainer Emma
strains of canine gas- which recorded the fastest winning mile rate of
Stewart driven by Connor Clarke at Tabcorp Park
troenteritis this year, the day’s 15 races. Taken straight to the lead by on Saturday. Photo: Stuart McCormick
with the virus spreading across most of the country. reinswoman Jodi Quinlan, the five-year-old was
The highly contagious virus has seeped its way into breeding kennels, and for never headed in the Alabar Pace (1720m, NR 90 to in the wet conditions, Milecki roared “oh this
one trainer, it has had a severe impact on his racers. 120) on his way to a comfortable win in 1:53.5. baby loves the slop, eats the slop! His father was
Matthew Clark of Gippsland said his kennel was struck by the virus in Mid- The triumph was his 15th in a 36-start career that a mudder, his mother was a mudder and Kaudo
March, and since, has been approached by multiple trainers with the same has netted nearly $200,000 for connections. charges clear and wins easily!”
problem. “He went well last week and Clayton (Tonkin) Of course, Milecki was referencing the famous
“I think it’s important that trainers talk about how they deal with this virus, thought he had trained on from that run and Seinfeld episode which includes a similar line.
because if it is managed correctly, you are potentially only taking two weeks of thought he was a chance of really pressing forward The victory was the first leg of a race-to-race
downtime,” Clark said. and finding the front,” Quinlan said. double for Cole, who also scored with Trevean in
“Because [the virus] is so contagious, it’s paramount that people recognise the “He got that nice breather the second quarter so the TAB Long May We Play Pace (1720m, 4YO and
signs early to limit the spread. he was able to rip home the last two.” older NR 47 to 51).
“I was fortunate to get some advice from a fellow trainer who was dealing with Major Times’ stablemates Like A Wildfire, Harness Racing Victoria General Manager -
it at the same time as me,” Clark said. Rocknroll Ronnie and Freddy Funk helped Racing Stephen Bell said early indications were
The experienced trainer said that it wasn’t until a blood test confirmed the virus complete the Stewart quaddie on Saturday night that punters didn’t mind an early start with
and another of his dogs seemed ‘flat’ that he put two and two together. after Beautiful Woman, Abouttime and Mirragon “turnover at a level we hoped for”.
“We isolated both dogs straight away and then had to isolate another two over all saluted in the morning. “I haven’t got the numbers from the USA just yet
the next three days. This left me with four dogs in my race kennels,” Clark said. Connor Clarke and Greg Sugars were the most but our correspondent has indicated it was well
“The symptoms I found from the virus included [the dogs] going off their food prolific of the reinsmen across the two cards with received,” Bell said.
and vomiting up what they had eaten, becoming lethargic and flat, three winners each. “15 races at headquarters on a day was a challenge
“The advice from my vet and other trainers were that rest was the only cure,” The early meeting was beamed live to the United for all involved but everyone, including staff and
Clark said. States and broadcaster Dan Milecki was quick to participants, did an amazing job to put on a great
Clark also advised greyhound trainers to “recognise the symptoms early to get the new audience on side with a memorable show.”
avoid taking sick dogs to the track.” call of Kaudo’s victory in the Alderbaran Park Trot Melton is host to another Saturday double-header
“The virus is highly contagious and seeing how quickly it took hold of our ken- (2240m, NR 46 to 55). next weekend, with a morning meeting followed
nel, I can easily see how it could spread through the industry.” As trainer-driver Michael Cole surged to the lead by an evening program.

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