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Moorabool Shire Council’s youth department are anticipating a big 2016 following the recent success of YouthFest in Bacchus Marsh. Organised by members of the Youth Action Group (YAG) and the ‘Off-Tap’ FReeZA committee, the event was held on November 21 and attended by more than 550 people. Highlights of the day included skate, scooter and BMX competitions, a skate demonstration by a professional team of skaters, a street art demonstration, workshops, live bands, a petting zoo and inflatables. Moorabool Shire Mayor Allan Comrie said the skate park came alive on the day. “There were about 350 people at the competition events alone, so it was very popular. The participants were very talented, demonstrating amazing tricks and skills,” he said. On a high from the event, the Youth Action Group, FreeZa and Council’s youth services have already begun planning for the new year, with activities planned at Bacchus Marsh pool and a myriad of events planned for National Youth Week in April. Youth Services will also soon have its own website up and running, which will provide young people with the opportunity to see what’s going on in the community. Mr Comrie encouraged anyone aged between 12 and 25 who wanted to get involved to contact Council. “The Youth Action Group and the FReeZA group are always looking for new members. So if you want to be involved, let us know,” he said. Anyone interested, can contact Council’s Youth Services on 53667100 or check out Youth The Bacchus Marsh skate park was well utilized during the YouthFest with the scooter, BMX and skateboard competition proving Services Facebook page: Moorabool Youth popular. Photo Helen Tatchell Services. Computers - Desktops - Laptops - Tablets - Ultrabooks - Apple - iPads - iMacs - MacBooks - Accessories - Service - Repairs Two Stores in Two Convenient Locations 20 Armstrong Street North 2/137 Main Street Ballarat VIC 3350 Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340 Amazing Products & Fantastic Service Ph: 03 5333 2955 Ph: 03 5367 7336 For all your Domestic Shedding, BEST by a EUREKA Country Mile! Garages & Sheds Farming and Industrial Structures

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A Darley Primary School of Disney student is helping to spread the Christmas cheer this By Jessica Howard season. Axle Haley has spruced up Shanai McKenzie will twirl into an old scooter, which he has Disneyland next year as she takes part in now donated to a local op an elite performance program organised by shop in the hope of bring- Callisthenics Victoria. ing joy to another child’s The 16-year-old Bacchus Marsh resident Christmas. was selected alongside 40 other participants Axle’s project included who will travel to Disneyland in Los Angeles taking the scooter apart, (USA) on a nine-day trip. cleaning it, spray-painting The elite performance program will take it bright red and putting it place in early July 2016, with the team back together. He also added performing on Hollywood Boulevard, taking new grips and tassels. part in a Disney Arts performing workshop The scooter was donated by and dancing down Disney’s main street. Darley playgroup coordina- Shanai said she was “really, ridiculously tor, Helena Wilkie. exc ited”. Axle had assisted Ms Wilk- “I’m kind of nervous too because I am ie during playgroup sessions always nervous before I perform, but I think and said he had enjoyed his it is going to be a good experience,” she said. time working with young children. Shanai auditioned in front of Callisthenics “I like fixing up bikes and Victoria prior to being chosen, where she when Helena donated the was judged on her performance, facial scooter to the school for me expressions and basic leaps and turns. to fix up I was glad to do it,” “I was a little bit surprised as I didn’t think I he said. had the same flexibility as some of the others Darley Primary School that were there, but they obviously saw Callisthenics College for the past 11 years, items and then undertake in ways to help all students student wellbeing officer, something else in me”. said she was most looking forward to the cleaning, servicing and lea r n”. Sharon Sperling said with performing in another country. painting of the scooter,” she Throughout next year the elite team will Christmas fast approaching, The scooter, with its shiny also perform at high profile arts, culture and “I think that being able to share our sport Axle thought it was impor- said. new look, was donated to sporting events throughout Victoria. with someone else overseas is a really good tant to donate the scooter to “Darley Primary School the Silver Lining Op Shop in A group of committee volunteers will opportunity,” she said. the local community. encourages all students to Darley on Thursday, Decem- accompany the group in America, including “My favourite thing about callisthenics is “Axle was engaged in this be engaged in whatever ac- ber 10. an independent travel manager, a calisthenics probably the team work. We work together task and had to make a list tivities they are doing. The Op shop volunteer, Jeanette tour manager and support crew. and it is really nice to have that sort of of materials he would need, staff are dedicated to their Haselof said she was thrilled Shanai, who has been a member of Pentland community and family outside of school. work out a budget for the students and are creative to accept the gift.

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Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 5 News BALLAN DISTRICT HEALTH AND CARE BALLAN DISTRICT Rural Not-For-Profi t Health Service delivering Acute, Boom, crash, opera! Community, Aged and Child Care Services HEALTH ANDCARE By Jessica Howard Other roles include Figaro Hewson, who teaches vocal www.ballanhealth.com.au in ‘The Barber of Seville and and choral at Bacchus Marsh The Moorabool Light Or- The Marriage of Figaro’ and Grammar. chestra is set to show off Renato in ‘A Masked Ball’. The performance, which Rural Not-For-Profit Health Service delivering Acute, Community, Aged and Child Care Services their Christmas spirit this Mr Lemke has also per- will commence at 2pm in weekend. formed at Carols by Can- the Bacchus Marsh Public The musical group will dlelight in Sydney and perform their annual Christ- Melbourne, is a regular Hall, will be conducted and mas concert alongside guest performer with the Austral- directed by Moorabool Light artist and baritone Roger ian Pops Orchestra and has Orchestra music director, Lemke. made music theatre appear- Barry Wilkins and led by Mr Lemke has appeared in ances in ‘Cats’, ‘Les Mis- Robert Wrzaszcz. erables’ and ‘The Wiggles leading baritone roles with Admission is $15, with tick- all major opera companies Mov ie’. ets at the door from 1pm throughout Australia and Mr Lemke will join the or pre-sales available from New Zealand and is noted Moorabool Light Orchestra for his performances of in ‘The Sounds of Christmas’ Bacchus Marsh Florist and Community Garden “Marcello” in the famous this Sunday (December 20) Nursery. For more informa- Baz Lurmann production for alongside the Moorabool Big tion, visit www.moorabool- Benefi ts Country Kids Roger Lemke (Baritone). the Australian opera. Band and soprano Victoria light-orchestra.com When you are surrounded by farmlands, you could be excused for thinking that country kids don’t need a community VCAT approves garden program, but you would be wrong. ‘Younger children don’t always recognise whole vegetables as the source of the petrol station food they eat,’ Jacinta Masters explains. By Kate Taylor public notification was un- “I also have no basis to rea- the decision could be over- Jacinta is the Ballan District Health & dertaken twice and in re- sonably conclude that the turned at VCAT, as did Cr A service station will be sponse nine objections (two delivery of fuel two to three Paul Tatchell. Care Health Promotions Offi cer and built in Gell St Bacchus from the same person) and times per week would com- “I suspect we will lose if she runs a healthy lifestyles program Marsh following a VCAT two petitions comprising prise an unacceptable risk to this developer takes us to at BDHC’s community childcare centre. decision. 118 and 1607 signatures were public safety or property.” VCAT – we must vote with Moorabool Shire Council- received by the responsible The permit had been ini- our head not our heart,” The program involves directed games lors voted earlier this year to authority. tially granted by a council Cr Sullivan had told the refuse a permit application “I note that the parties did committee, however public meeting. such as stretching and obstacle courses by Coles Express to build a not say the proposal would complaints that the proposal At the time, Cr Tatchell and also includes gardening and food 24/7 service station on two have a significant social ef- was not advertised widely had said that council faces currently vacant lots at 20-22 preparation. The children visit the fect, or that the two petitions enough and that no public an average cost of $50,000 Gell St. are evidence of such an ef- consultation meetings were to defend similar matters at Ballan Community Garden on a regular fect,” Member Rundell said. It includes four undercover held saw the matter come VCAT. fuel pumps accommodating “I accept that the two peti- basis to care for their vegetable plot. before the June council “I’m not saying I like it… I’m up to eight vehicles at a time tions are evidence of a gener- meeting, where a motion saying if it complies, then we and an ancillary cashiers of- al unease in the community Ballan District Health & Care’s proactive to rescind the permit was have to approve it. We have fice and shop; vehicles will with this proposal, particu- approach to health promotion is backed passed. to vote for practical reasons, circulate through the site in larly the passage of large fuel A protest against the pro- not emotional reasons,” Cr by research. Familiarity with food one direction, with access to trucks in the local streets. posal was also held by con- Tatchell had said. the site via a proposed cross- “While I have considered preparation and gardening improves cerned locals. over from Bennett Street their concerns, I give the pe- Now-Mayor Allan Comrie children’s self-understanding and their and egress via a proposed titions little weight as I have But the VCAT decision did not participate in the dis- crossover to Gell Street. no submissions or evidence had been foreshadowed at cussion or vote at the meet- ability to work in groups. High quality The matter was first heard that lead me to conclude the council meeting, with ing as he declared a conflict childcare activities increase children’s by VCAT Member Rundell the service station would former Mayor Pat Griffin of interest because he owns on Monday 9 and Tuesday prevent or restrict people’s saying that council had not a service station in Bacchus ability to pay attention and manage 10 November, 2015, with access to shopping or the done its research and that Marsh. emotions. the decision to overturn the nearby community facilities, many things were missing Council refused to provide council refusal given on 24 indeed it is likely to enhance from its report – including any information about how November. people’s access to fuel and no response to social plans. much the VCAT proceedings The decision noted that daily convenience goods. Cr Sullivan pointed out that cost.

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Tristan Curwen- King winner of the for DjHS AGM Ballan Pony Club Colby award. By Kate Taylor terbox, and that the organi- and clear with ourselves, Photo: Jason sation has implemented six we did have a problem,” Ms McEgan Djerriwarrh Health Services of the 11 recommendations Diver said in response to a presented its Annual Report stemming from the investi- question from the crowd. at the organisation’s first gation into the deaths. “After any death at the Annual General Meeting “There has been an increase hospital, is there a report since a maternity care crisis in accountability and trans- prepared?” asked Helen was exposed at the Bacchus parency which is vital to Tatchell from the Moorabool Marsh hospital. the DjHS future. The staff News. The December meeting was are passionate about DjHS Ms Diver answered with held in the Supper Room of and they have had a hard “the simple answer is no; the Bacchus Marsh Hall – time. I recognise the 250 plus depends on if it is an ‘avoid- the first time it has been held volunteers and their hard able’ death.” work.” outside Djerriwarrh Health Former board member Services – and was attend- The annual report was Pauline Madden asked Dr prepared by the previous ed by around 50 staff and Ballard why the board was board, which was sensa- personnel, including CEO dissolved if it had no knowl- tionally sacked by the state Andrew Freeman and Ad- edge of the incidents because government on the same ministrator John Ballard, as they were not reported to the day that the investigation well as Deputy Secretary of board, to which Dr Ballard was exposed – months after the Victorian Department of replied that it was a “ques- the actual investigation had Health and Human Services, tion for the minister.” begun. Frances Diver. “Accountability and re- Presenting the report, Dr Ms Diver told the meeting that the department is com- sponsibility rests with the Ballard said that it was a dif- board,” Dr Ballard said. ficult meeting in the context. mitted not only to maintain- Riding high ing maternity services at the Ms Diver also told the meet- The Bacchus Marsh hospital ing, in response to a ques- hospital, but also to growing Six years in the saddle is a Norman said the Colby an injury. Or anything else came under fire earlier this them, adding that the state tion from the crowd, that long time when you are only Award is for a member year when it was revealed government has no plans no other major investigation that has made their year that an investigation found to close the Bacchus Marsh into a health service is cur- ten years of age. who has achieved great re- challenging.” that the deaths of seven ba- hospital. rently taking place within Ballan Pony Club member sults in limited or difficult bies had been avoidable. What to know more about “More babies died than the state. Tristan Curwen-King has circumstances. “There has been significant Ballan Pony Club or be- would have been expected. It A new foetal monitoring been riding since he was “This means they keep changes since 30 June 2015,” system is due to be in place at should be clear, we did have four and at the club’s last persevering. come a member? Contact Dr Ballard told the meeting. a problem and we are being the hospital from Monday 14 rally for 2015, was awarded President Steve Norman on He said that a community open and transparent and December, with staff train- “They could have a difficult newsletter will be distrib- put the training and educa- ing then taking place across the coveted Colby Award. horse; can’t attend every 0407012451 or visit ballan. uted in each resident’s let- tion in place. Let’s be honest the following four days. Club President Steve rally or coming back from ponyclubvic.org.au

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WesternWaterAU @WesternWater Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 7 News Court in action Septic audit identifies poopie tanks By Jessica Howard

By Kate Taylor A man has faced the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court after sending close to 170 offensive text Blackwood will have $2.6 mil- messages to his ex-partner over two days. lion in funding to improve the Daniel McNair, of Bacchus Marsh, pleaded town’s sewerage management. guilty to one charge of ‘using a carrier service to A program will replace or menace or harass’ in court on Friday, December upgrade faulty septic tanks 4. identified through an audit of How canMcNair we allegedly do this messaged for free? his ex-partner on septic tanks in the Blackwood June 22 and 23 of this year, sending a total of 169 area conducted by Moorabool Through theinsulting creation and of Victorianthreatening Energy messages, Efficiency the court Certificates Shire Council. (VEECs) whichheard. are electronic certificates created in accordance The audit found that while with the VictorianCopies Energy of the Efficiency text messages Target were Act offered 2007 (VEET as Act). about three quarters of septic evidence in court, but were not read aloud. tanks in and around Black- Magistrate Cynthia Toose said she was led to wood had no issues, the re- believe that the messages, which were “a bit over maining 24 per cent had faults the top”, were relating to a dispute about the ranging from cracked lids to defendant’s child. major failures. McNair’s defence counsellor described his A working group – made up client’s behaviour as a “nasty spat that was only of Moorabool Shire Council, lo- confined to a two day period”. cal water authoritiesHave you and State had State your Water lightbulb Minister Lisa Nevillemoment? was joined by member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas and “His actions were not very characteristic and Government agencies – has Central Highlands Water Managing Director Paul O’Donohue, as well as Moorabool Shire Council he now understands that he did not handle his played a key role in reaching CEO Rob Croxford, Mayor Allan Comrie, councillor Pat Toohey and Blackwood residents for the emotions well, he is working on that and is now announcement of the $2.6m funding to improve the town’s sewerage management. this solution known as the receiving counselling”. Photo – Courtesy Member for Macedon Blackwood Localised Septic Magistrate Toose said anyone who harasses Program. vember, State Water Minister “I’m glad that we have been dents will have a low cost and another personHow byHow canany can we means we do dothis thiscould for for free? expectfree? to The solution includes a com- Lisa Neville was joined by able to deliver for the commu- effective outcome for their receive some sortThroughThrough of the punishment. creationthe creation of Victorian of Victorian Energy Energy Efficiency Efficiency Certificates Certificates HowHow can can we we do do this this for for free? free?(VEECs) (VEECs) which which are electronicare electronic certificates certificates created created in accordance in accordance mitment to provide a support member for Macedon Mary- nity of Blackwood and provide properties and that there will “This was notwith your withthe Victorian the Victorian finest Energy Energy Efficiency hour. 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‘FREE’ solutions. Who can you trust? Through the creation of Victorian Energy Efficiency Yes, in fact it will be better! Certificates (VEECs) which are electronic certificates Our skilled and qualified electricians can remove all Keemin are a local business in operation since 1984. created in accordance with the Victorian Energy your existing halogen lamps and replace them with We employ licensed electricians and guarantee our Efficiency Target Act 2007 (VEET Act). more efficient, longerThe lasting keyand safer permanentLED lamps. water saving rules are: work. YES we can replace halogen lamps for FREE, and The old lamps will be recycled to ensure there is no YES LEDs perform better and last longer. What everybody ought to know about negative environmental impact. USE RULE FREE LED lighting upgrades Vehicles Can be cleaned at any time with: 03 5368 2001 • a hand held hose that is leak free and ﬁtted with a trigger nozzle; or 2 Osborne Street, Maddingley 3340, Victoria [email protected] www.keemin.com.au • a bucket There are so many offers out there for How can we do this for free? Will the quality of light be as good?

ABN 38 006 600 540 • REC 5096 ‘FREE’ solutions. Who can you trust? Through the creation of Victorian Energy Efficiency Yes, in fact it will be better! Gardens You can water a residential garden or lawn using: Certificates (VEECs) which are electronic certificates Our skilled and qualified electricians can remove all Keemin are a local business in operation since 1984. created in accordance with the Victorian Energy your existing halogen lamps and replace them with and lawns • a hand held hose, bucket or Wewatering employ licensed can electricians at any and time; guarantee or our Efficiency Target Act 2007 (VEET Act). more efficient, longer lasting and safer LED lamps. work. YES we can replace halogen lamps for FREE, and The old lamps will be recycled to ensure there is no • a watering system between theYES LEDshours perform of better 6pm-10am and last longer. on any day negative environmental impact.

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Fountains and Water can be used in a fountain or a water feature when the ABN 38 006 600 540 • REC 5096 water features fountain or water feature recirculates the water

Hard surfaces Water can be used to clean driveways, paths, concrete, tiles and timber decking if: • cleaning is required as a result of an accident, ﬁre, health hazard, safety hazard or other emergency; or • staining to the surface has developed and then only once a season; or FURTHER INFORMATION • due to construction or renovation, For further information on Permanent Water Saving Rules and then only using: call 1800 061 514 or visit chw.net.au • a high pressure water cleaning device; • or a hand held hose or bucket 01-14-SD04 Page 8 The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Email - [email protected] News Wi-Fi off line

By Kate Taylor said that commuters will be able to access Wi-Fi by paying for it through their Member for Western Victoria Joshua own carriers – but no response was pro- Morris has slammed the state govern- vided as to where the original additional ment’s decision not to provide free Wi-Fi $22 million funding will be spent. on trains on the Ballarat line. “Under the former Liberal govern- Mr Morris says that in the 2014/15 Budg- ment’s proposal, the vast majority of et the Coalition Government committed Moorabool train commuters were set $40 million to improve black spots and to miss out on Wi-Fi connectivity, with introduce free Wi-Fi for V/Line passen- the Liberals excluding Sprinter trains gers – but that now the Andrews Gov- to Bacchus Marsh from the project,” Mr ernment has cut $22 million from the Howard said. project and completely scrapped the free “I have long been concerned about poor Wi-Fi component. mobile coverage in this region, particu- “This is yet another blow for local rail larly in many of our small towns and ar- users,” Mr Morris said. eas of high bushfire risk. The Andrews Bacchus Marsh RSL Senior Vice President Ern Dexter leads RSL members and Western Water Government has invested $21 million on staff and contractors in a minute’s silence in the Avenue of Honour prior to work starting on a water “Labor is at war with Ballarat line com- a successful joint bid in partnership with main replacement project. Photo Courtesy WW muters and things just keep getting worse.” Telstra to the Commonwealth Govern- ment’s Mobile Blackspot Program. With He said that the scrapping of the free additional Commonwealth support se- Wi-fi follows the “disastrous” imple- cured, this partnership will result in the New main works mentation of the new timetable that saw construction of 110 new mobile phone massive delays and overcrowding for By Jessica Howard part of our commitment to customers, including some of towers in regional Victoria. passengers on the line. honour this unique place and Bacchus Marsh’s popular food “This comes as a welcome relief for Mr Morris questioned why Labor A meeting between Western make sure everyone involved producers. communities such as Blackwood who Water and the Bacchus Marsh couldn’t deliver free Wi-Fi on trains in the project understands its The project, which will see the will soon see improved mobile coverage RSL has marked the start of the importance to the community,” when the technology is already being water main replaced within where there was almost none previously. Avenue of Honour water main he said. used successfully all over the world. the roadway, will result in “Train travellers will also see improve- replacement. In a morning tea held on De- “This is not new technology, however some traffic lane closures. It is ments thanks to the Andrews Govern- Western Water General Man- cember 7, a representative from expected to take around four Labor have thrown their hands up in the ment’s $18 million Regional Rail Con- ager of Customer and Commu- the RSL provided an insight air and said it’s all too hard. nity Relations, Graham Holt into why the Avenue was so months. nectivity Project which will see mobile “I’d be interested to know what Labor said he felt a get-together with significant to Bacchus Marsh “We are sorry for the incon- blackspots fixed along Victoria’s five the local RSL branch was an and the wider community. venience, but are asking local will do with the $22 million they have busiest regional rail corridors - provid- important part of getting the Mr Holt said the new water residents to bear with us while cut from this vital project for regional ing a full range of (user-pays) voice and project underway. main would be larger, to cater we complete this important Victoria.” data services for all V/Line passengers “The informal meeting was for the needs of more than 70 project,” Mr Holt said. Member for Buninyong Geoff Howard on the Ballarat line.” Christmas & New Year recycling and waste bin collection changes

Garbage and Recycling for Christmas Day will be No collection Christmas Day Collected on Christmas Eve collected Thursday 24th December, 2015. New Years No collection New Year’s Day Collected on New Year’s Eve Day for both garbage and recycling will be collected on Thursday 31st December, 2015.

What CAN go into your recycling bin Non recyclables go into your garbage bin

• Paper & cardboard • Silver lined wrapping paper • Plastic containers • Plastic gift bags • Cartons • Ribbons from wrapping • Glass • Cellophane & tinsel • Steel • Crepe paper • Aluminium • Balloons

Enquiries 03 5366 7100 www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 9

Moorabool Shire Council

NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL POOL SAFETY: KNOW YOUR OBLIGATIONS The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held Wednesday 3 February, 2016 in the Moorabool Shire Council is reminding property owners that every private swimming pool or Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan, commencing at 5pm. There is no Ordinary Meeting of spa capable of containing a depth of water exceeding 300mm requires a building permit prior Council in January. to its installation. Members of the public are most welcome to attend. The building permit will specify that a childproof safety fence and gate must be built and approved before the swimming pool or spa can be used. The importance of adequate and compliant SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL fencing around home pools and spas cannot be underestimated. Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Moorabool Shire Council will be held in Drowning is the most common cause of preventable death for children under 5 years of age in Council Chambers, Ballan this Thursday 17 December, 2015 commencing at 6pm. Victoria. Pool fencing signifi cantly reduces the risk of drowning with research showing that the The business to be conducted at the meeting is as follows: risk of drowning in a fenced pool is about one quarter of that of drowning in an unfenced pool. 1. Ballan Structure Plan – Adoption Our children need to be protected from such accidental drowning. 2. Any other business admitted by the unanimous resolution of Council. The Special Meeting of Council will be open to the public and members Safety Fence Tips of the public are most welcome to attend. • Maintain gates and fences regularly to ensure they comply with the Building Regulations. • Fit correct safety measures to gates, doors and windows. • Make sure no tree branches, pool pumps or pot plants etc are near the safety fence and be SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL sure that anything able to be climbed is not placed in a position where children could climb Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Moorabool Shire Council will be held in the to gain access to the pool or spa. James Young Room, Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh on Monday 21 December, 2015 • A safety fence is required if you have an infl atable pool fi lled with water which is deeper than commencing at 6pm. The business to be conducted at the meeting is as follows: 300mm. • 1. Bacchus Marsh Integrated Transport Strategy Position any chairs, boxes, pool pumps etc so that they cannot be used to climb the fence to 2. Plan Melbourne Submission access the pool or spa. 3. Southern Rural Water Amendments – Government Land Sales Pool and Spa Regulations 4. Confi dential Contractual Matters • It is law that swimming pools or spas on private residential properties in Victoria are provided 5. Any other business admitted by the unanimous resolution of Council. with safety fences to restrict access to the pool or spa. The Special Meeting of Council will be open to the public and members • Swimming pools that require safety fences: in-ground pools, above ground pools, hot tubs, of the public are most welcome to attend. Jacuzzis and spas. • Any pool or spa fence, gate or door must be maintained in good working order. COMMITTEE MEETINGS • All gates and doors providing access to a pool or spa must have self-closing and self-latching A committee meeting of the Section 86 Urban Growth Strategy Committee will be on devices and open away from the pool – even pools and spas built before laws were introduced in Wednesday, 16 December, at the James Young Room, Lerderderg Library, 215 Main St, 1991 to make fencing compulsory. Bacchus Marsh commencing at 3pm. A committee meeting of the Place Making Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday, • It is an offence to prop open any gate or door providing access to a pool or spa. 16 December, at the James Young Room, Lerderderg Library, 215 Main St, Bacchus Marsh • A building permit must be obtained prior to the installation of all pools and spas with a depth commencing at 4pm. greater than 300mm and for the safety barrier. Members of the public are most welcome to attend. FINES • The Building Act 1993 contains penalties for pool owners who install a pool COUNCIL OFFICES – CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR CLOSURE or spa and fail to carry out work in accordance with the Act. Offi ce Opening Hours: At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Wednesday 2 September, 2015, Council resolved that the opening hours for all Council Offi ces will be as follows: CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY 2016 WITH MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL! Moorabool Shire Council invites you to join in the Shire’s offi cial Australia Day Celebrations Thursday 24 December, 2015: Open 8.30am to 12.30pm, Closed 12.30pm to 5.00pm. commencing at 8.00am at the Mechanics Institute, Inglis Street, Ballan. Council is proud to have Friday 25 December, 2015 to Friday 1 January, 2016: Closed. the assistance of local service clubs who will cook the Community BBQ Breakfast. Monday 4 January, 2015: All offi ces re-open 8.30am to 5.00pm The festivities will include the following: Emergency Services • Community BBQ Breakfast Please telephone 000 for all Fire, Police and Ambulance emergencies. Important Emergency • Musical Entertainment Contact information includes: • Town Crier CFA Fire Emergency ...... 000 • Australia Day Ambassador Police Emergency ...... 000 • Flag Raising Ceremony SES ...... 132 500 Ambulance ...... 000 • Citizen of the Year Award Presentation Victorian Bushfi re Information Line ...... 1800 240 667 • Young Citizen of the Year Award Presentation Moorabool Shire Council ...... 5366 7100 • Community Event of the Year Award Presentation Council Emergency Number ...... 0419 887 065 • Mayor’s Award Presentations Bacchus Marsh Hospital ...... 5367 2000 • Australian Citizenship Ceremony Ballan Hospital ...... 5368 1100 Come and Join in the Fun! Further Council Services after hours information will be published in the week prior to Christmas. GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION Please contact Customer Service on 5366 7100 for further information. All Garbage/Recycling services within the Shire over the Christmas/New Year 2014/2015 period will be collected as normal except for the following: BUSHFIRE PLANNING • Garbage/Recycling scheduled for collection on Friday 25 December, 2015 will be collected on There will be a Bushfi re Planning Workshop hosted by the CFA, on Thursday 17 December Thursday 24 December, 2015. at Blackwood Fire Station, starting at 7pm. Residents in this area are encouraged to attend.. For • Garbage/Recycling scheduled for collection on Friday 1 January, 2016 will be collected on more information about CFA community engagement activity throughout Moorabool Shire go Thursday 31 December, 2015. to the CFA’s website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au. The Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Mt. Egerton Transfer Stations will be closed on:

EMPLOYMENT • Christmas Day – Friday 25 December, 2015 Council invites applications for the existing vacancy: • Boxing Day – Saturday 26 December, 2015 Maternal & Child Health Nurse – 1 x Permanent Full-time position & Casual position/s • New Years Day – Friday 1 January, 2016 to commence in 2016 - applications close on 19 December 2015 There may be some delays in the collection of your garbage/recycling on the nominated day. All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au. Council appreciates your patience and understanding.

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Rob Croxford Email: [email protected] Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: moorabool shire council Twitter: @mooraboolshire Page 10 The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Email - [email protected] News Red Cross Luncheon & Flower Show Results - 27 November 2015

CLASS ‘A’ ROSES Winners ONE ROSE 1. Lorraine Tipple TWO VARIETIES OF ROSES 1. Eliz Zilveris 2.Anne Eskdale ONE FULL BLOOM 1.Therese Winter 2. Judy Hodgon TWO VARIETIES IN FULL BLOOM 1..Therese Winter 2. Nyna ONE ROSEBUD 1. Therese Winter 2. Anne Eskdale COLLECTION OF ROSES 1. Betty Winter Eliz Zilveris ONE ROSE - NAMED 1. Gail Binks 2..Ruth Bowden Encouragement Award Class A - Section 6 Betty Winter CLASS ‘B’ ARRANGED FLORAL WORK Winners AS I LIKE IT – FRESH FLOWERS 1. Gail Binks 2. Concetta McFall TALL & ELEGANT 1. Lyn Sullivan 2. Wayne Hodge TABLE CENTRE PIECE 1. Gail Binks 2. Lyn Sullivan FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN JUG 1. Eliz. CHRISTMAS TABLE DECORATION – ANY MEDIUM 1. Eliz Zilveris 2. Avril Smith ARRANGEMENT OF ROSES 1. Judy Hodgon 2. Eliz Zilveris Encouragement Award Class B - Section 5 Coral Kay

CLASS ‘C’ FLORAL ART Winners (For those who have NEVER won a first prize at any show) MY CHOICE – FRESH FLOWERS 1. Gabrielle 2. Gabrielle CHRISTMAS DECORATION – ANY MEDIUM 1. Wayne Hodge BUNCH OF FLOWERS – ONE VARIETY OR MORE 1. Nyna 2. Wayne Hodge ONE ROSE – NOVICE GROWER 1. Bette Martyn 2. Nyna CLASS ‘D’ CUT FLOWERS Winners THREE DISTINCT VARIETIES OF WHITE FLOWERS (single stem) 1. Eliz Zilveris 2. Elizabeth Zilveris THREE DISTINCT VARIETIES OF PINK FLOWERS (single stem) 1. Eliz Zilveris 2. Eliz Zilveris THREE DISTINCT VARIETIES OF BLUE FLOWERS (single stem) 1. Eliz Zilveris 2. Elizabeth THREE DISTINCT VARIETIES OF YELLOW FLOWERS (single stem) 1. Eliz Zilveris 2. Eliz Zilveris FLOWERS MAYBE ONE VARIETY OR MORE 1. Ruth Bowden 2. Eliz Zilveris Encouragement Award D Section - Section 5 Ruth Bowden

CLASS ‘E’ POT PLANTS Winners BEST FLOWERING POT 1. Eileen Christensen 2.Lyn Delekta ANY OTHER PLANT IN A CONTAINER 1. Lyn Delekta 2. Eileen Christensen DROUGHT RESISTANT PLANT IN POT 1. Gail Binks 2. Eileen Christensen

Class A Rose Aggregate Therese Winter Class B –Floral Art Aggregate Elizabeth Zilveris Class C – Novice Floral Work Aggregate Nyna Class D – Cut Flower Aggregate Elizabeth Zilveris Class E –Pot Plant Aggregate Eileen Christensen Best Exhibit – Floral Arrangement Judy Hodgon Best Exhibit – Other than a rose Eileen Christensen Champion Rose Gail Binks Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 11 News THE SKIN INN Dignity in a bag Australian Sheepskin Products

By Jessica Howard IDEAL GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

Local community members OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS were offering something Ugboots, slippers, mocassins, a little bit different this Cow hide and ranch rugs Christmas. The Ballan Lions Club and Sheepskin car seat covers (made to order) the Darley Neighbourhood Floor rugs House and Learning Cen- tre were taking donations Pure wool jackets at half price to help provide comfort for Host of gift ideas women in need through handbags, toiletries and LAST TRADING DAY 19TH DEC other basic essentials. Lions Club member Pam 118 Inglis St, Ballan Young said as the only female member of the group, Ph: 5368 1220 / 5428 9215 she wanted to support wom- or by appointment en who needed it most. “I think this is something that the men may not understand, but being a female myself I know that if I was homeless or at risk I would love to have that help myself,” she said. “Basically people donated a handbag filled with any- Pam Young with one load of the dignity bags she was preparing to deliver. thing from sanitary items Photo – Helen Tatchell to deodorant, tea bags and soap, and I drop them off to House and Learning Centre difference in someone else’s were donated to the Dar- a donation point in Ballarat volunteer, Bridget Crowe life,” she said. ley Neighbourhood House for distribution”. said the idea for the cam- “I was originally just going collection point and Ballan The initiative is part of the paign resonated with her. to put together a bag myself Lions Club Community We're working with the CFA nation-wideContacts ‘Share during the Dig- a“I bushfire have had a fairly blessed but then I wondered if there Market, which will now be nity Campaign’, which aims existence so I think it is nice were any locals who wanted taken to drop off points in Western Water works closely with the CFA to preventEmergency homeless women to help those 000who aren’t in to get on board too, and the Melbourne and Ballarat. in the event of a bushfire so that: Neighbourhood House was fromVictorian choosing Bushfire between eatInformation- such a fortunate Line 1800 situation. 240 667 It For more information on ing and buying the basic is also quite tangible and it nice enough to let me use the the campaign, visit htt- • Firefighters can quickly locate fire hydrants essentials.Wildlife rescue is something 1300that I 094can eas 535- centre as a collectionBushfires point”. ps://www.facebook.com/ • Firefighters have the best access to Darley Neighbourhood ily do, that will make a big More than 80 handbags sharethedignity. State Emergency Services (SES) 132 500 available water supplies Vicroads road closure information 131 170 and your • Water outages, or low pressure, to customers connected to our reticulation system are minimised. Information during a bushfire water supply Western Water has dedicated crews on ABC RadioFree – 774 AM, www.abc.net.au travelWestern Water is preparing standby to make urgent repairs to water mains Victorian Bushfire Information Line – 1800 240 667 and hydrants once an area is declared safe By Jessica Howard “This will makefor it safer, this cheaper year's and fire easier danger for people toperiod. Thank you all for your support in 2015. for access. CFA website – www.cfa.vic.gov.au celebrate, without the hassle of having to get the car home,” The office will close for a short holiday period on They say Christmas is a time of giving and now thanks to the she said. However, we cannot guarantee Wednesday 23 December 2015, 5pm, and StateDEPI Government, website it’s – www.depi.vic.gov.aualso a time for free public transport. “Public Transport will also run all night on New Year’s Eve, re-open on Thursday 7 January 2015, 9am. Passengers won’t pay a cent to travel on bus, trams and train that water pressure or an Water restrictions during FireReady app – a free application for just as it will every Friday and Saturday night throughout All news, information and enquiries can still be services anywhere in Victoria on Christmas Day, and also uninterrupted water supply a bushfire smartphones or compatible tablet devices 2016 as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Night sent to [email protected] between 6pm and 6am on New Year’s Eve. will be maintained in the event If fire is threatening your property, water MinisterVicEmergency for Public Transport, website Jacinta – Allan said there was no Network trial.” The restrictions or permanent water saving needwww.emergency.vic.gov.au for a MYKI card during these times, and if passengers For timetable andof more a bushfire. information, visit http://ptv.vic.gov. Moorabool News FREE rules will be waived, but please use water did accidentally touch on, they wouldn’t be charged. au/getting-around/night-network/ or call 1800 800 007. [email protected] Your Local News www.themooraboolnews.com.au only as necessary to ensure availability for your community. @CFA (Country Fire Authority) Drinking water precaution Western @CFA_Updates Water cannot guarantee water We recommend you keep a minimum 10–15 litres supply of drinking water available. pressure or an uninterruptedIT'S water IMPORTANT supply in TO HAVE AN For further advice INDEPENDENT the event of a bushfire.Summer 2015/2016 For information and advice on preparing your WATER SUPPLY home for bushfires – including alternative supplies and the best use of water to defend It’s important to have an independent your home – please consult the CFA. Go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667. water supply.

For more information call 1300 650 422 orFor visit information us at WesternWater.com.au call 1300 650 422 or visit westernwater.com.au WesternWaterAU WesternWaterAU @WesternWater @WesternWater

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By Kate Taylor is considered the applicant ••• is warehousing the permit Council has refused an ap- and an application for a fifth More funding to help man- plication for a fifth extension extension of time should be age historical sites on public of time on a building permit refused,” the report read. land is needed, according to for Grant St, Bacchus Marsh. a Moorabool Shire Council Councillors voted without ••• Submission. The submission will be debate to approve a recom- Rural lifestyle blocks of made in response to the mendation that the request 6Ha each will be allowed for another extension of time Victorian Environmental on a 500ha parcel of land on be refused – though West Assessment Council, which Cameron’s Road. Ward Councillor Tom Sulli- advises the Minister for van left the room, having de- Moorabool Shire Council- Environment and Climate clared a conflict of interest. lors voted at the December Change on how to best pro- The permit is to redevelop council meeting to approve tect and manage public land the C58 planning scheme an existing shop/building to – and which is currently in- Southern Rural Water Managing Director Clinton Rodda and Professor amendment, along with vestigating historical places provide a total of eight office John Thwaites at the launch. Photo - SRW suites with shared reception changes recommended by a on public land. at the front of the build- planning panel. The submission outlines ing with access from Grant The land is held in multiple Moorabool council’s support Street, as well as a covered ownerships and is west of of promoting understand- veranda, landscaping and Gisborne Road and north of ing of the challenges for lo- Underground car parking. Darley, generally bounded cal government to continue The permit also included by Goodmans Creek to the to manage crown land on display signage and subdivi- east, the Lerderderg River to behalf of the State with a sion of the land. the south and west, and the capped income stream that search online A report prepared by coun- Lerderderg State Park to the does not consider the extent cil officers and presented at north – otherwise known as of the cost of managing as- By Jessica Howard “Across the globe, about with a “one stop shop” when the December meeting stat- Cameron’s Road. sets on crown land. 30 percent of fresh water is it comes to southern Victo- ed that the permit was being “Council should submit The planning panel changes Residents can now explore “warehoused” and that no in general support of the underground, compared to ria’s groundwater. to the amendment included groundwater information in substantial works had com- proposals on the proviso less than one percent flow- “It provides a central place altering the zoning of a west- the area thanks to an interac- menced since the permit to that funding and support ing in rivers and streams. for anyone interested in ern portion of the land, as tive new website. build was first granted eight Less than one percent of us- groundwater for any reason well as creating land parcels be offered to all public land years and six months ago. The Groundwater Hub of able groundwater is taken in outside which building can- managers, including Local – whether for a licence, for The site at 28 Grant St, op- Government,” read a report Southern Victoria allows southern Victoria,” he said. environmental interest, for not occur to minimise risks visitors to access easy-to- posite the Bacchus Marsh prepared on the submission. “Groundwater contributes research – to find informa- of bushfire and to protect understand information hospital, has only under- “A copy of the submission about $275 million to Victo- tion 24 hours a day,” he said. ‘extractive’ industry. about the ways groundwater gone demolition of ancillary should be forwarded to ria’s economy every year. It’s The land will be re-zoned is used and managed across “You’ll also find some great buildings and the construc- the MAV and the Minister used for a wide range of pur- from farming to rural living, southern Victoria, whilst graphics that provide sim- tion of sewer works to date, for Local Government to with final approval for the discovering local ground- poses and many ecosystems ple information about com- with the fourth extension seek their advocacy for the change now being sought also rely on it to stay healthy plex issues, like who man- having expired in May this support in study and man- water through interactive from the Planning Minister. and survive including rivers, ages groundwater, and how year. agement funding to local maps. streams, wetlands, plants much groundwater southern Council officers used the Councillors voted unani- government.” Monash University Pro- and caves”. Victoria actually has.” ‘Kantor’ test to establish mously to adopt the amend- Councillors voted at the De- fessor John Thwaites, who Southern Rural Water For more information, whether or not a fifth ex- ment, however East Ward cember meeting to make the launched the hub, said Managing Director Clinton tension of time should be Councillor Dave Edwards submission. groundwater was a valu- please contact Southern Ru- granted. left the room having de- able resource with hidden Rodda said the hub had been ral Water on 1300 139 510 or “Using the Kantor test it clared a conflict of interest. ••• potential. developed to provide people visit gwhub.srw.com.au. From Foreign Lands By Lisa Comerford Bacchus Marsh has grown a lot over the last few years, and has become more diverse with people from different nationalities moving here. I talked to people who now call “The Marsh” home. John Comerford hails from Kilkenny in Ireland. 1. Why did you come to Australia? Growing up, every kid in Ireland watched Home and Away and dreamed of coming here. It’s almost a rite of passage for young Irish people to finish University and come to Australia for a year. I came here in 2005 backpacking with my brother. Searching for the sunshine and pretty girls we’d seen on TV. I met and married one of those pretty girls and my brother went home! 2. What brought you to Bacchus Marsh? My wife’s family are here, we wanted to be closer to them. We bought Vance Dickie’s old house. Renovating that will keep me here for the next 50 years! 3. What do you like most about the town? When we bought our house we hit the jackpot with our neighbours. You couldn’t find better people. They’re like my surrogate family now. I’m also fromthe country back home, so I like that the Marsh is still a little bit country. 4. What do you miss about Ireland? The Craic! It’s a kind of fun only Irish people can create. I miss the Irish humour and the way people speak. I don’t miss the constant rain and the long cold winters. 5. Are you planning on become an Australian Citizen? Yes. Anything to get through Passport Control quicker! Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 13 Christmas Gift Ideas

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QUICK PUZZLE QUICK Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 15 Newborns in Lost and Found Contact Council Chloe and Customer Service on the district Brendan Kerwell from 5366 7100. Sunbury have a little boy as their first born child. Ezekiel Male Domestic Short Hair, John Kerwell Black and White, arrived on approximately 12 months Friday 4 - Available for Adoption December at 6.27pm and weighed 2740 ‘Chip’ Male Jack Russell grams. cross, white and black, approximately 7 months. Kylie and Brent from Melton It is a girl for first time Ballan West have a new baby, a parents Tahnaiya and Lee. little girl. Ivy Quinn arrived Weighing 7lb 10oz (3470 on Sunday 6 December at grams) and arriving at 3.19am weighing 8lb 0.25 18.49pm, Kayleigh Lillian oz (3640 grams). Ivy is a Goudie was born on Sunday little sister for Chase. 6 December. ‘Willow’ Female Staffordshire cross Pointer, Black and White, Male Domestic Short Hair, approximately 2 years White - Found in Darley - Available for Adoption

Hillside parents Alexandra A little boy has been born to Tyler and Ryder have a new Logan Christopher Small is and David have a second Melton West parents little sister. Harper Amanda the first child born to Bacchus little girl added to their family. Kathryn and John Gibbs. Joy Goudie was born to Marsh couple Rhiannon and Born on Wednesday 9 Arriving on Wednesday 9 Brookfield parents Nicole and Chris. Weighing 8lb 2oz December at 2.15pm, Bailee December at 3.42pm, Ethan Male Staffordshire Bull Female Domestic Medium Ashley on Thursday 10 (3690 grams), Logan arrived Tymia Roberts weighed 8lb John weighed 8lb 6oz (3810 Terrier, Blue Brindle and Hair, Blue Torti and White, December at 10.06 pm, on Tuesday 8 December at 3oz (3710 grams) and is a grams) and is a new brother White, approx. 6 years – approximately 1-2 years – weighing 6lb 9oz (3130 grams). 12.26pm. little sister for Mykaylah. for Noah. Found in Bacchus Marsh Found in Ballan

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MERV Patton’s Prayer with Pastor Merv Patton Wise people still search for Jesus The Christmas story shows led to the new home, where At this time Jesus could and gifts given in shiny the equality that God has Mary and Joseph now lived have drawn from the public paper, the real meaning of towards all people. After the with their infant son. support to start an earthly Christmas is quite clear. The baby was born in the man- The Magi bowed before the Kingdom. He passed this babe in the manger was also ger, part of the Eastern sky the hand that created the Wayne Buckland (Ballan Lions Club) with one of the boxes child, and offered him gifts test, knowing that He had a was alight, from the glow of world. Humility rules over of donated toys. Photo - supplied of gold, frankincense and greater purpose to fulfil. Angels from Heaven. Shep- myrrh. pride, and the purpose of herds, who were beginning Throughout all of the fun Their gifts symbolise making a way for every per- another boring night keep- and frivolity of Santa Clause, Christ’s identity and mis- son to be able to go to their ing their sheep safe, sudden- eternal reward. sion: gold for a king, incense Christmas trees, feasting ly saw a sight that is usually Toys for kids for God, and myrrh, used to reserved for folks in Heaven. The First Nowell By Jessica Howard causes and we thought it was anoint the dead. The Son of God has left The first Nowell the Angel did say time to start donating actual Mary and Joseph raised Heaven and been birthed on Was to certain poor Shepherds in fields as they lay. The Ballan Lions Cub has physical items to those who their child as a Jewish boy, given local children in need earth, what good news for In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, need it,” he said. all mankind. This Heavenly memorising scripture and more reasons to smile this In a cold winters night that was so deep. “Christmas is always a hard choir was enough to cause Hebrew law. Both parents Christmas. knew from the conception, Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, time for struggling families the shepherds to hasten to The not-for-profit commu- that Jesus was a gift from and this way we can help Bethlehem, where Jesus’ Born is the King of Israel. nity group donated a col- Heaven, who had come at those in our community. We first visitors stood trembling They looked up and saw a star lection of toys to the Ballan His Heavenly father’s bid- received quite a few toys, we in their humble robes. Shining in the East, beyond them far, Hospital last week. ding, to grow into manhood, filled two boxes and two big About the same time, an- And to the earth it gave great light, Lions Club member Wayne other astrological event ar- serve for 3 years as an itiner- bags”. ant preacher, healer and mir- And so it continued, both day and night. Buckland said a stall was rested the attention of wise After donating the toys to acle worker. He would then Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, held at the Lions Club and noble Magi, from the the local hospital, Mr Buck- be required to lay down His Born is the King of Israel. Christmas market on De- East. Being convinced that a land said a social worker life on behalf of mankind. cember 5, which saw a num- King from Heaven had been And by the light of that same star would distribute them to born; the wise men mounted At the end of those 3 years, ber of community members Three wise men came from country far, kids in need. their camels and followed Jesus had great popular- donate toys to the cause. To seek for a King was their intent, what they believed to be a ity, as seen on Palm Sunday, “I heard about the idea in “This is the first time we’ve unique star. They finally ar- when Jesus entered trium- And to follow the star wherever it went. July and decided it would be started the collection but it rived many months after the phantly into Jerusalem, rid- Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, a good idea. The Club has al- will definitely be something birth of Jesus, and they were ing on the back of a donkey. Born is the King of Israel. ways raised money for relief we will continue doing”.

TOM Environmental Opinion with Tom Kingston

Australia set to exceed Kyoto protocol emissions More on Paris from the week. “Sadly, Australia’s enthu- renewable. There have also a global moratorium on the ible with tackling the threat sidelines. It seems that a coa- In terms of our Austral- siasm for dodgy account- been a number of big an- construction of new coal of climate change. A mora- lition of relatively wealthy ian government if you want ing rules doesn’t end there. nouncements from business. mines and coal mine expan- torium on new coal mines countries, with the blessing some details on its blocking While other countries have One of the largest ones was sions — a moratorium called would be an immediate and of the U.N. meeting chairs, moves around any mean- been pushing for a 1.5 de- Google announcing they for by the President of Kiri- concrete step towards decar- voted to exclude nongov- ingful agreement might gree Celsius global warming would triple their purchases bati, and Pacific Island na- bonizing the world econo- ernmental observers from I suggest you follow Tim goal because they want to of renewable energy by 2025, tions. The scientific evidence my. A world that is tackling the room where it is all hap- Flannery and the Climate see ambitious action to tack- with the goal of powering is clear: to prevent severe climate change needs fewer pening in Paris. That means Council. It is not exciting le climate change, Australia their operations with 100% and potentially catastrophic mines, not more.” anyone who is not an offi- reading but the indifference, has been using it as a nego- clean energy. damage to human health, And yet, in light of this very economic development and cial negotiator—including if not malice, of our govern- tiating chip. The Australian Then we can rely on, gen- serious request, Dr Richard global stability, the world journalists—is shut out and ment is clearly shown. Es- Government agreed to sup- erally, our scientific com- Denniss from the Australia must as soon as possible watching the talks on closed- pecially interesting might port the stronger goal on the munity. Former NASA God- Institute, who is present at start using less coal. Consist- circuit monitors within the be reading about our En- condition that favourable dard Institute Director Dr. the talks, says. ‘The word ent with the rapidly shrink- conference centre. vironment Minister, Greg accounting rules are kept – James E. Hansen, Dr. David coal will not be mentioned in ing carbon budget, the vast Hunt who proclaimed that particularly regarding emis- Suzuki, Nobel Laureate in the final text of the COP. I’m I also read recently that as majority of coal reserves are Australia would overshoot sions from land use emis- economics Professor Ken- told it wouldn’t be polite. It the Paris meeting is taking unburnable and must stay in sions, such as deforestation.” place there is also another its 2013-2020 Kyoto protocol neth Arrow, Professor Hans the ground. In short, there might upset some countries one in Geneva in which emissions reductions target So, I hear you ask, if we Joachim Schellnhuber, and is no space for new coal. Yet and companies.’ He goes on secret talks are being con- by 28 million tonnes. It is cannot trust or rely on our Ian Dunlop have joined 52 while the world negotiates to say, ‘I know for a fact that ducted around the Trade in worth a read as to how he ar- federal government, who scientists, economists and a deal to reduce emissions, Europeans, from right across Services Agreement (TiSA). rives at this figure. From last can we rely on? Well, last Fri- other experts in calling for countries with large coal the political spectrum, are Potential clauses of TiSA week - We are not naturally day, 1000 mayors and local a moratorium on new coal reserves are planning large shocked to learn about Aus- will penalise nation states disposed, nor educated by our leaders from cities including mines ahead of the Paris Cli- expansions of coal produc- tralia’s plans to double our for subsidising renewable parents, to think of our fellow Paris, Las Vegas, Vancouver mate Summit. tion. These plans, if success- coal exports. And they want energies. More on this, and humans as calm liars. and Stockholm announced They said, “We, the under- ful, would lock-in new coal to help stop it.’ other complications, next As Tim Flannery says, that they would go 100% signed, urge you to support emissions and are incompat- What is your opinion? Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 17 News Loud cries, but no tears By Jessica Howard

The Moorabool Shire town crier has tested his skills against the world’s best. Gavin Barker participated in the World Invitational Town Criers Tournament, which saw him compete against 19 criers from around the world. Held at Central Otrago in New Zealand, each partici- pant was required to deliver three competition cries over the course of a week. With judges seated 60-me- Specialist crews in training tres away, the criers were judged on their accuracy, The arrival of Firebird 301 the state. Desert,” Mr Manning said. clarity, deportment, cry con- for the fire season heralded DELWP Wimmera District “Fires in these areas are tent and sustained volume. the annual training for Manager Russell Manning largely caused by light- Gavin said although he Hover Exit crew, a specialist said the skilled fire crew ning. If not accessed and Moorabool town crier Gavin Barker (right), with Bob didn’t place in the top three firefighting group based in is trained to drop from a suppressed immediately Townsend, a town crier from Queensland criers, the competition was a Horsham. helicopter while it hov- these fires can grow in size Photo – BrenDyer Photography great learning experience. The Hover Exit crew is a ers around a metre above quickly.” “It was really good, I had which was just on the theme proud”, he said. State resource, located in the ground. Mr Manning said even the opportunity of seeing of gold”. “I love competing, whether Wimmera predominately for “The crews will also be with the aid of firebombing deployment to small light- cries from 18 different peo- Gavin, who has been the it’s in Creswick or Brisbane skilled in exiting above rock aircraft, the ultimate control ning strike fires in remote in areas where ground veg- of these fires relies upon ple so you can take a little bit Moorabool Shire crier since or overseas, the chance to from everyone,” he said. around 1996, said he attend- areas that are inaccessible to etation or terrain, prevent a DELWP crews getting to dress up and compete I en- ed competitions in the hope vehicles. helicopter from conducting every fire to ensure all burn- “Each cry has it’s own title, joy wholeheartedly”. so there’s the ‘home cry’ of winning – however that During the fire season, a full skid landing. ing material is completely which means we tell every- wasn’t his main goal. Gavin will now go on to the Department of Envi- “Hover Exit fire fighters extinguished. one about our home shires, “I mainly go to meet up compete in the Australasian ronment, Land, Water and work in remote and inacces- “Hover exit training is an- the ‘gold sponsor cry’ which with old friends, make a Guild Championships and Planning (DELWP) has two sible places, such as scrub or nual and crew members is about those who spon- whole stack of new friends, the Australian Champi- Hover Exit fire crews per- rock in the Grampians and must also undertake re- sored the tournament and have a good time and hope- onships, with a date to be manently based in Horsham heath areas of the mallee fresher training every three the third cry was ‘themed’ fully do the Moorabool Shire confirmed. for operations in the west of national parks such as Little to four weeks over summer.”

PAUL Perspective with Paul Tatchell The Mandate Myth

The recent revelations that ramifications. earn what is lost to a mo- the Honourable Premier was infamous statement “there space; his management of the scrapping of the East- The Auditor General’s re- ment brought about by a simply misleading the pub- will be no compensation the Hallet’s Way funding West Tunnel would cost the port clearly shows that both cocktail mix of ambition and lic, or a pathological idiot! paid, because these arrange- should have been grounds Victorian Taxpayers $1.1 the past and present Pre- stupidity, there are a number In July 2012, the then Op- ments aren’t valid; they’re for early retirement from any billion was hardly an earth miers went lawyer shopping of more suitable terms; none position Leader made com- not worth the paper they’re position of responsibility. of which could be printed by written on”, and on the same shattering discovery, or a to get their advice, and I sup- ment on the East West Tun- As for the Premier; the surprise. When Daniel An- this publication! day “be very clear about pose if you keep asking the nel and said “I don’t believe well-worn path of Napthine drews made the statement question for long enough, Let’s put this flushing of in conning people. I believe this; there will be no com- should have been the road that the contract wasn’t you will eventually find $1.1 billion down the politi- in laying out a clear vision pensation paid”. less travelled. Misleading worth the paper it was writ- someone to say what you cal s-bend into some sort of and being committed to it”. In April this year the elected people whether through ig- ten on, I think we all knew want to hear. “Perspective”; this is serious In November 2013, Mr An- Premier Andrews claimed norance or arrogance are not deep down that ripping up Lawyers that contract to infrastructure money paid drews still in favour with “what we know is $339 mil- traits for leadership. Wheth- some very expensive con- Government make a lucra- by the sweat of the great mounting pressure from lion was paid to them; that tracts would always come at tive living out of giving unwashed. protestors said “to rip up number may come down it er it’s done for personal gain a cost. advice on matters where It could have bought a new contracts is to send a clear certainly won’t go up”. Well or political persuasion it re- I would even go so far as to decisions are made for po- secondary school in each of message that we are closed Dan it didn’t just go up, it mains abhorrent. suggest that at some point litical purpose as opposed to the 38 regional shires with for business; I won’t do that trebled! The public doesn’t expect if the Andrews Govern- legal, and charge using the enough change to build to working families”; he None of this could be con- its leaders to be perfect, but ment came to fruition, most “all care and no responsibil- six primary schools, or a reaffirmed his position by sidered a mandate to any- it does have a right to expect thought the East –West tun- ity” clause well known to Regional Hospital within saying “only an irresponsi- thing; putting aside that a them to be principled. Those nel would probably happen, your traditional ambulance each of the eight peri-urban ble political leader would be primary vote of 38% isn’t a working families that you and the reasoning would be chaser! Councils. countenancing tearing those mandate in the most basic of patronised Mr Andrews, put down to the previous It’s the perfect client when Claiming a mandate on this cont rac t s up”. terminology; there are some worked bloody hard to pro- Government stitching them they pay not to take good type of reckless waste is like Let’s go to August 2014 serious issues here from vide that $1.1 billion; you up in contracts; putting an both sides of politics. advice; then pay again when comparing serial killing to when Andrews reasserted do not have a mandate, you unreasonable burden on the the advice that is ignored justifiable homicide; regard- his support for the project The people’s purse is not have a responsibility. good people of Victoria. creates the case; even better less whether you are diehard “a government that actually a political plaything. Mr If a CEO or a Board mem- I have no doubt the for- when the client can move the Labor or Liberal. No one values our States reputation Napthine’s contract written ber lost $1.1 billion in any mer Premier “Dennis the costs to a third Party oblivi- with an ounce of credibility and good name doesn’t rip before the election was mis- menace” Napthine, was ous to the pending assault would give a permission slip up contracts”. chievous at best, using the of the largest Companies in showing the same despera- on the publics purse. for this type of irresponsible In less than a month, An- people’s money for any sort this Country, they wouldn’t tion at the contract signing All of this waste and reck- behaviour. drews has a total reversal of political manoeuvring is be asked for a “please ex- as Andrews did in ripping lessness is justified under Let’s relive some of the of position when he states contrary to any form or rea- plain”, they would already them up; both claiming they the word ‘Mandate’. But for Daniel Andrews quotes pre “We are not building this sonable governance. be sacked. If Andrews had had a mandate, and neither those of us that will work and post- election and you project” and then four days The Napthine skeletal closet an ounce of credibility he having much regard for the our entire lives and never decide for yourself whether before the election his now was anything but hanging would resign. APC Notice

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Dear Editor, party goers were operating to the discretion of the at- Sergeant thought they had I’m sending this letter to our I wrote this letter at 3:40am within the provisions of the tending officers. done enough to rectify the Member Geoff Howard also. the other week and I had law and that they were pow- 4. The police must leave the situation. Despite the music I’m requesting that some- still bellowing down the thing be done to grant our been awake since 1:30am. erless to do anything about premises if requested to do Why? Because I was listen- the disturbance. This is what phone as I spoke to them on police officers more pow- so. [NameThe Moorabool of publication] News is bound ing to loud music and one the third call. ers to deal with this kind of I was told by the Sergeant: Having followed the cor- byis the boundStandards ofby Practice the of woman’s obsession with At one stage I was even noise violation. To deal with 1. Police are not allowed to rect procedure for reporting theStandards Australian Press of Practice Council. If profanities coming from a asked “What do you want people who have a clear lack you believe the Standards may enter the premises making noise violations, I felt very of the Australian party in Edols Street that us to do about it?” Well, I of respect for their neigh- have been breached, you may the disturbance. let down by the system – es- Press Council. If you undoubtedly kept half of thought the answer would bours. If you were lying in approachbelieve the the newspaper Standards itself 2. Police can only request pecially after the sergeant Ballan awake on that Friday be pretty obvious. bed awake that Saturday ormay contact thehave Council bybeen email night / Saturday morning. that the music is turned with whom I was speaking What is the point of hav- morning also, I suggest you ([email protected])breached, you may or by phone ([02] 9261 1930). After calling the Bacchus down from the front door. to hung up on me. ing noise restrictions if the do the same. approach the For further information see 3. The police can issue a Having sent officers to the A sleepless Ballan resident newspaper itself or Marsh police station three authorities are powerless to www.presscouncil.org.au. times, I was advised that the penalty notice, which is up premises three times, the enforce them? (name & address supplied) contact the Council by email ([email protected] The What’s On section is for non-profit community organisations. All free events submitted will be considered for FREE publication at the Editor’s discretion.rg.au) Advertisingor by of phoneAGM’s in WHAT’S ON this section will only appear if a paid public notice also appears in the classifieds section, as per the constitution of Business & Consumer Affairs([02] for incorporated 92611930). groups. For further information ADULT EDUCATION Ballan Lions Club Market Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church see Saturday 2 January, 8am-1pm. 1st Saturday each Month. Sundays, 10:30am. Worship Servicewww.presscouncil.or and Children’s Program. Melton South Community Centre Inglis St, Ballan. Enquiries - 0432 961 975 (Paul). Phone 5367 6550 for more details. g.au. Offering classes in cooking and floristry - Learn to make a Ballan Farmers Market Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit Floral Christmas Centrepiece, Christmas Wreath, Christmas Next Market – Saturday 9 January , 9am-1pm. Sunday Mass 11.30am (2nd & 4th Sunday of Month). Macarons: 16/12. Phone 9747 8576 for more information. 2nd Saturday each month, Mill Cottage car park. Enq – 0498 Ballan Uniting Church Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre 361 291 or 0490 114 130. Services – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am 33-35 Jonathan Drive Darley. Short courses, recreation Reflective Worship. classes, community groups, occasional child care, venue hire. CHURCH Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390, www.darleylearning. Gordon Catholic Parish com Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s Mass Times – Saturday 19 December – Dunnstown, 6.30pm; KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm. MEETINGS Sunday 20 December – Gordon, 8.45am; Ballan, 10.30am. Further details – 0429 681 566. B3 Community Bacchus Christian Fellowship Ballan Anglers Inc Focused, family friendly church with a difference. Services Sunday Services 11am, RSL, Main St, Bacchus Marsh – Enq. Meeting second Wednesday every month. Hudsons Hotel, every 2nd & 4th Sundays at Avenue Bowling Club, Main St, Jim 0434 341 797. 7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome – Bacchus Marsh. Bacchus Marsh Life Church 0400 003 936. Anglican Parish of West Moorabool Meeting 10am every Sunday at the BM College Drama Room, Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park Ballan, Bungaree, Morrisons and Gordon in Grant Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036. Working Bees every 3rd Wednesday & Sunday of each Service Times – Sunday 20 December - St John’s, Bungaree, month. All welcome. Enquiries - 0418 171 119. 9am; St James’ Morrisons, 9am; St John’s Ballan, 9.30am. Bacchus Marsh Family Drug Support Group Enquiries to Glen Wesley on 5368 2730. For Family Members who have a loved one affected by drugs. Bacchus Marsh Christian Church Enquiries - 1300 660 068. Sunday Services 10am with kids program. Fusion Youth 7pm Mental Health and Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc every Friday night. 222 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers 9028 2622. Call our FREE Intake and Referral Service Memorial Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535 or secretary@ Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish lallalmooraboolphotographicgroup.org 1300 022 760 (Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm) Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday (3rd Sunday of Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh) month Family Service). Pentland Hills 2pm 1st Sunday of 305a Dana Street, Ballarat Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion. month. Enq 5367 2543 (office) or www.themarshuca.org.au Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, www.acso.org.au Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Jack 9741 9705. Service Times - Sundays 8.30am & 10am; Wednesdays 10am; MARKETS Balliang - 2nd & 4th Sundays 9am; Myrniong - 1st & 3rd Sunday 11am; Messy Church - 3rd Sunday 5pm. Enquiries

Darley Market 5367 5362 (office). Saturday 19 December, 8am – 1pm. Stalls offer bric-a-brac, Church of the Living God fruit/veg, clothing, plants and more. 1st & 3rd Saturday each Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday month at Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries – 0488 345 of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St 145 (Alan). Maddingley. Enq – 0408 260 727.

St Bernard’s Catholic Parish Bacchus Marsh Christmas Timetable 2015 ST BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Lerderderg St, Bacchus Marsh Christmas Vigil – Thursday, 24 December 7pm Vigil Family Mass (preceded with Carols at 6.30pm) 10.30pm Mass (preceded with Carols at 10pm) NB: no midnight Mass Christmas Day - Friday, 25 December 8.30am & 10am Mass NB: no evening Mass OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Korobeit Rd, Myrniong Christmas Vigil - Thursday, 24 December 8pm Vigil Mass (preceded with Carols at 7.30pm) NB: no Mass on Christmas Day ST BERNARD’S CHURCH ONLY Penitential Service Wednesday, 23 December @ 7.30pm Reconciliation First Rite (Confession) Saturday, 20 December @ 10am Wednesday, 23 December @ 10am Thursday, 24 December @ 10am Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 19

The top seaside sales

in April. Meanwhile, a three-bedroom house on Geelong’s desirable Eastern Beach Road went for $1.86 million Live and Work From Home in October – significantly higher than the regional The Billy Boils, Gordon centre’s median house price Price: $335,000 of $577,500. Rounding out the top five “The Billy Boils Café”, as seen on Coxy’s Big Break! Enzo Raimondo was a four-bedroom home Main Street of Gordon, variety of uses including, in Clifton Springs, selling gallery, bookshop, antique/gift shop or a residence. CEO, REIV for $1.85 million in January. Commercial kitchen, separate wash room, meals prep The 3,449sqm property fea- room, store room and front counter-servery. Separate A luxury home in the tures an infinity pool, six-car lounge room with wood fire, 2 open rooms with coastal town of Fairhaven garage and direct access to Café seating plus another 3 rooms suitable for “live has topped the list of most the water. in” accommodation. Most rooms provide air cond./ expensive beach homes sold The Greater Geelong mu- heating. Bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity plus in regional Victoria this year, nicipality dominated the re- a separate disabled toilet with wheel chair access. A new REIV data shows. mainder of the top 20 high- current Liquor license and many extras including The three-bedroom home est selling beach properties coffee machine are available. The property is set on sold for $3 million in March in the year to date. approximately 1000m2 with parking for 6 onsite and after just 22 days on the Ocean Grove on the Bel- ample street parking. market. Set on 920sqm, the larine Peninsula was home property overlooks the Great to four of the state’s highest Ocean Road and features di- selling beach properties. A rect access to the beach and four-bedroom home in the Fairhaven Surf Club. town sold for $1.82 million The home was $1 million at the end of October; a five- more expensive than the sec- bedroom property sold for ond property on the list – a $1.7 million in April; a three- unique four-bedroom home bedroom, three-bathroom in Torquay, which went for home sold for $1.3 million $2 million in March. Master- in February; and a two- built, the property has views bedroom property went for of the Sands Golf Club and is $1.25 million in April. located within walking dis- Other towns recording top tance of Whites Beach. beach home sales this year This was closely followed include Anglesea ($1.65 mil- by an eight-bedroom, three- lion), Inverloch ($1.6 million), bathroom home near the Barwon Heads ($1.54 mil- Ph: 5368 1455 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK eastern tip of Phillip Island. lion), Point Lonsdale ($1.35 Set on almost five acres, the million) and Drumcondra R E A L E S T A T E B A L L A N 128 INGLIS STREET, BALLAN property sold for $1.9 million (1.2 million). MN0506G Wishing all our valued clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Safe New Year! Our Country & Lifestyle Sales Team: Chris Leonard, Matthew Stevens, Matthew Edwards and Kristy Hadler are available over the festive season and look forward to catching up with you in 2016

51 Lydiard Street South BALLARAT Ph 5331 1111 Formerly Jens Gaunt www.prdballarat.com.au Page 20 The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Email - [email protected]

MN0550G2 LEN SMITH REAL ESTATE www.lensmith.com.au

Location,Winning You Combination Will Love It! – NEW LISTING CharacterLocation, You & Charm Will Love It!

BACCHUS MARSH 49 Lerderderg Street 3 2 2 BALLAN 14 Lyon Place 4 2 2 This 1930s craftsman bungalow meets 21st century modern Large 3600sqm block in one of Ballan’s most desirable streets, this Australian living, couple this together with a sensational central Inspect: By appointment stunning home boasts exceptional convenience and superb liveability. Inspect: By appointment Only moments to Primary Schools & Ballan’s iconic Inglis Street shops. location it creates a match made in real estate heaven. 3 Bedrooms. Front veranda provides a warm welcome, and opens to the hallway 2 Bathrooms (Including en-suite). Open Plan Living. High ceilings, showcasing fresh neutral tones, high ceilings and polished timber Polished timber oors. Double Garage. 900sqm block, just Price: $660,000 oors. Formal lounge with replace, 4 generous bedrooms (master Price: $599,000 - $635,000 moments to Schools and Village Shopping Centre. Len Smith: 0418 343 754 with WIRs and ensuite). Amazing kitchen, adjoining a relaxed family Len Smith: 0418 343 754 Web Id: - room o ering direct access to veranda & alfresco entertaining area. Web Id: -

33.93 NEW LISTING 16.50 21.90 50% 3.51ALREADY21.02 SOLD 19.29 23.10 45.95 18.49 14.07 8 19.00 13.70 779m2 38.02

37.46 7 1 11 15.21 12 26.02 2 2 13 32.02 Reserve 624m 38.64 6 29.93 38.03 2 603m 15.54 2 29.50 2 41.77 673m 608m 10 9 2 5 41.28 887m 29.38 649m 4 2 2 2 567m 541m 701m 2 45.63 19.20 5.41 3.21 760m 12.76 2 14.83

6.00 4.19 26.27 2 14.00 731m 13.01 21.02 19.74 38.49 41.03 6.00 14.00 9.11 14.00

19.97 3 16.01 20.82 13.15 667m2 24.61 24.91 13.08 20.64 37.92 14 27.78 6.00 6.96 19 2 19.01 5.18 1587m 5.00 2 (exisiting home) 18 26.17 703m 2 Reserve

N 31.93 705m 23.50 17 34.52 2 4.48 4638 sqm Land 41.00 795m

35.46 20.88 4.11 16

44.18 15 764m2 2 30.04 19.60 1206m

4.08 53.73 1.27

MASON’S VIEWS ESTATE BACCHUS MARSH 10 Hamilton Court Inspect: By appointment Mason’s Views Estate is situated in the heart of town, within minutes to Primary General residential zone in central Bacchus Marsh Location. Prices starting from $149,000 Schools, Main Street Shops and Railway Station. Mason's Views Estate is a boutique estate situated in the heart of the bustling town ous Marsh. Price: $550,000 Contact: Len Smith 03 5367 8128 or 0418 343 754 The estate has a unique outlook over a reserve. The estate is uniqueAgent On with Sitey onlybetwe 18 Lots available ranging166 Main Street, from BACCHUS 581sqm MARSH to VIC1200sqm. 3340 Len Smith: 0418 343 754 Allotments range in size between 608m2 - 1,587m2. Saturda en Mason’s Views Estate is a perfect location to build your dream home. Web Id: - Mason’s Views Estate2:00 - 3:00pm – Oh so central, You will love it!

We all wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. Our sincere thanks for your goodwill and loyalty shown throughout the past year, we look forward to meeting you again next year. From the staff here at Len Smith Real Estate.

166 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Phone: 5367 8128 Mobile: 0418 343 754 Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 21

arbee real estate

OPEN FOR INSPECTION NEW LISTING Saturday 19th Dec 1.30-2.00pm

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE ASKING $649,000 EXECUTIVE HOME PANORAMIC VIEWS ASKING $925,000 QUALITY EXECUTIVE HOME ASKING $479,000

Bacchus Marsh 13 Hilda Street 3 2 6 Bacchus Marsh 16 Banadell Ave 6 5 Bacchus Marsh 14 Kyle Way 4 2 2 This immaculate home suits fastidious buyer looking for quality. 3 bedrooms + study, 2 Manning Estate on 5500m2 block, panoramic views to Lerderderg State Park. This well built, 4 year old home with a well-designed ﬂ oorplan. Generous master living areas + the outdoor/indoor living room. Master bedroom with large ens with ﬂ oor Approx. 65 squares living is effectively 2 homes in one. Upper level with entry bedroom, with walk-in his & her robes, well-appointed ens. 3 further bedrooms to ceiling tiles, separate toilet & WIR. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are spacious with BIRs. The foyer, entertainers kitchen with meals/family area, wood heater, offi ce, living with BIRs are complimented by a second living area. A large open plan kitchen/ kitchen comes with island bench & WIP. Outdoor kitchen bench, sink & wood heater room, balcony, 5 bedrooms, 3 with ens, + an additional bathroom, laundry meals/living area overlook the hills & beyond. Entertainer kitchen with Caesar stone with stack sliding doors from kitchen & alfresco area. 6+ car garage, hoist & doors & powder room and upstairs kids retreat. Lower level has theatre room & a benchtops, S/S appliances, quality fi xtures & WIP. Alfresco deck, under-house front & back. Alfresco area under roof with wind down blinds. Carport behind fully self-contained home with a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom & a large storage, landscaped gardens, double garage, ducted heating, ducted evap garage and beautiful gardens. PID: 833861 lounge, offers the potential for use as a B&B. PID: 828743 cooling & ducted refrigerated a/c. PID: 818788

May the good MOVE IN & ENJOY ASKING $379,000 times & treasures GREAT UNIT IN PERFECT LOCATION ASKING $299,000 Ballan 11 McMahon Drive 3 2 2 of the present Bacchus Marsh 2/6 Waddell Street 2 1 1 An excellent ﬂ oor plan with main bedroom with WIR & ens. Formal lounge, spacious This unit has two bedrooms with BIRs & WWC & one bedroom has a R/C family room, meals & kitchen. Bedrooms 2 & 3 have BIRs & are adjacent to the air con. Relax & enjoy the lovely formal lounge which also has an a/c. The family bathroom. Kitchen with an island bench with stone top, a 900mm gas cooktop, become the spacious kitchen has great cupboard space & new dishwasher. Good size fantastic walk in pantry. Ducted heating & cooling. The double garage has a remote bathroom with separate bath & shower, separate W.C. and a good size laundry. control door & a small pergola on the back and the main pergola is off the family room. Cooling throughout and ducted heating. Courtyard garden has a small fernery On a fully landscaped 649m2 block in one of Ballan’s newest subdivisions. golden & garden shed. The unit has a single garage with remote rolladoor, PID: 823684 memories of external blinds & NBN is installed. PID: 812830 tomorrow. Merry Christmas from all of the team at Arbee GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT ASKING $325,000 Real Estate TOWNHOUSE LIVING ASKING $326,000 Bacchus Marsh 62 Halletts Way 3 1 1 Bacchus Marsh 1/45 Connor St 3 1 2 This 3 bedroom home has a huge backyard with enough room for a game of footy This as new townhouse is located in a quiet street just a short 1 km stroll to the or cricket. The property features a spacious kitchen with ample cupboard space, gas Main St. Consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & a nice open plan kitchen/ stove and electric oven. Three bedrooms, all with built-in-robes, separate bathroom, meals/family room you are presented with spacious yet low maintenance living gas heating and central ducted cooling. The windows include awnings to help keep in private and pleasant surroundings. Ducted gas heating & evap cooling & the the heat out in summer. Outside includes a water tank, outdoor entertaining area, small but functional yard is perfect for outside entertaining. Double garage carport which opens up into the huge backyard with a garden shed on a under roof for secure parking. Ideal to live in, or add it to your investment 900m² block. PID: 831405 portfolio with a reliable tenant already in place. PID: 817404

GREAT HOME, BIG BLOCK ASKING $435,000 A HOME FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ASKING $580,000 INVEST IN ME ASKING $250,000

Ballan 22 Blackwood Street 3 2 4 Bacchus Marsh 3 Grantleigh Drive 4 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 1 Shea Street 3 1 1 Lovely family home of 3 bedrooms, huge master with ens, 2 large living rooms, Located in the popular Grantleigh Estate and on a huge 1,400m² block is this Located just minutes to Main Street this house will appeal to a smart investor or 1st spacious kitchen & meals area & magnifi cent veranda along the front. Located 4 bedroom + study home. Main with ens & WIR, lounge room with gas fi re in home buyer who can take advantage of its potential for improvement. It has 3 good close to town and walking distance to the Golf Club. Timber cathedral ceilings fi replace; hostess kitchen with meals/family area; huge rumpus room with built- sized bedrooms, all with WWC, kitchen with electric oven, meals area off kitchen, in the lounge, Heat Charm wood heater, Rinnai gas heater & a split system a/c. in-bar. Ducted heating & Evap Cooling. Double garage with internal access, via lounge with f/s wood heater, r/c air con & ceiling fan, bathroom & separate wc & Large kitchen, big pantry, gas cooking. Colorbond garage, 12m x 7.5m & a 4 car the store room & there is an extensive roofed & timber decked outdoor living area laundry. Externally we have a rear covered pergola & BBQ area, steel garage with carport, workshop & 2 garden sheds. Approx. 1/2 acre. with barbeque and fi sh pond. panel door approx. 4x7 & wood shed. PID: 807062 PID: 807059 PID: 831630

Daryl Gould Bob Gunnell Peter Leonard Steve Creese Ian McDonald 0409 233 157 0417 566 951 0429 671 990 0475 888 101 0418 522 549 real people working in real property 140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Ph 5367 2333 www.arbeerealestate.com.au Page 22 The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Email - [email protected]

BALLAN IS HOME TO THE NEW LINTON ESTATE - VILLAGE LIFESTYLE LIVING & INVESTMENT

This multiple award winning estate is home to the GLBTI community and friends

Linton Estate is Now Selling Linton Estate Ballan is lifestyle community living in your own luxury home Architect designed homes are now being sold off the plan Starting prices with standard building façades Ÿ Save thousands of dollars on stamp duty Ÿ Max $297,000 Ÿ Option to live or rent short and long term Ÿ Dorothy $336,000 Ÿ Support for aged care living in your own home Ÿ Val $355,000 Ÿ Extensive health & well-being services close by Ÿ Sylvia $360,000 Ÿ Community centre, indoor heated spa, bar, cafe, Ÿ Lorraine $364,500 library, croquet lawn, tennis courts and much more Ÿ Joan $399,000

G.J. Gardner Homes is the builder of choice for Linton Estate A holding deposit of just $5,000 will secure a place at Linton Local builders, G.J. Gardner has been able to maintain Estate. the highest quality build while keeping our standard homes more affordable and value for money. For more information go to lintonestate.com.au or call Patrick in Ballan on 0490 315 866 & Erin McNamara from Sweeney on 0403 599 477

State of the art Community Centre 1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes are now being sold off the plan - prices start from just $297,000

Localy owned and built

www.lintonestate.com.au Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 23 John Kontek OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK R E A L E S T A T E B A L L A N Ph: 5368 1455 BALLAN GORDON 108 Blakeville Road 32 Russell Street NEW LISTING NEW LISTING $445,000 $265,000-$270,000 SELF SUFFICIENT LOOKING FOR LAND? 2/3 bedroom timber home set on approximately If a little space, being approximately 4.75 1/2 an acre on a corner allotment. Polished acres close to the township of Ballan is what timber floors are a feature throughout. There is a you’re seeking then why not take a look! The country kitchen with electric cooking appliances. property currently offers a 2/3 bedroom Spacious lounge room with a combustion wood heater. A Solar inverter and new Solar HWS are dwelling with power, water & a septic an added bonus. Once you step outside you will treatment plan connected. With an existing be pleasantly surprised with the garden sheds site cut for a new home already done, bitumen for storage, a double garage, an old tram for road frontage, a short 5 minute drive to the added character, beautiful established gardens town centre of Ballan and only 1 hour to which include a multitude of vegetable patches Melbourne this property is a rare find! and a large water tank to keep them hydrated. This property is definitely worth a look with the property previously being used as a Café/ Milk Bar. GORDON GORDON 4 Gordon Egerton Road 2 Rosenow Street NEW LISTING NEW LISTING $335,000 $350,000 COMPLETE THE DREAM 2 ACRES OF VACANT LAND With approximately 10 acres of land split into This parcel of land is approximately 2 acres 3 paddocks and a large 4 bay machinery/hay of residential land is a corner allotment with shed, with an adjoining enclosed shed that two road frontages and has power, water, includes power, hot water & cement flooring. sewerage and telephone available making This property is sure to impress those wanting this property perfect for those looking for to build the rural lifestyle with town water and a little extra space for the kids and pets or power connected, this property is set in a rural suitable for further subdivision STCA. living zone, with a short 5 minute drive to the Western Freeway 1 hour from Melbourne and only 20 Minutes to Ballarat, so what are you waiting for?

GORDON MT EGERTON Crn Main & Stanley Street 29 Cemetery Lane NEW LISTING $170,000 $135,000 LARGER THAN AVERAGE A BUSH HIDE AWAY Here’s your opportunity to acquire a large 8.076ha (approx 20 acres) of remnant forest block of 2107m2 with bitumen Main Road with abundant bird and wild life. current frontage in the centre of the Gordon planning permit available. 10 minutes from Township. This land has power, water , phone western freeway. This property is perfect for and sewerage available but not connected. those looking to build their own picturesque If a big backyard is what you are searching property amongst the gums on the fringe of for then look no further! All that’s left to do is Mt Egerton township. build your dream home! SOLD

BALLAN WISHING ALL OF OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE CLIENTS A VERY Lot 1/ 5 Jopling Street MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR. OUR OFFICE $99,000 WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY THE 18TH DECEMBER AND RE-OPEN ON INVEST NOW BUILD LATER Appx 420m2 of vacant residential land with MONDAY THE 4TH JANUARY 2016. FOR ANY ENQUIRIES THROUGHOUT all services including power, water, sewerage, THIS PERIOD PLEASE PHONE GEOFF ON 0413 662 925 gas and telephone. All within walking distance to the town centre of Ballan. OFFER ACCEPTED

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Moorabool News FREE Your Local News Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone – 5368 1966 Email – [email protected] Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 27 Sport Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Due to the Little Athletics State Relays being held on Saturday, the Centre conducted a Twilight Meet on Friday evening. All athletes participated in a modified program, consisting of 4 events. Charlie Conroy and Jyden Bacchus Marsh LittleLarkin Athletics achieved 3 PBs for the meet.

ThisDue to Saturday the Little Athletics will be State the Relays final being meet held for on Saturday, 2015. theA specialCentre conducted a Twilight Meet on Friday evening. All athletes participated in a guestmodified will program, arrive consistingduring the of 4 meet! events. Charlie Conroy and Jyden Larkin Fiveachieved teams 3 PB representeds for the meet. the Centre at the State Relays held at This Saturday will be the final meet for 2015. A special guest will arrive during Lakesidethe meet! Stadium, Albert Park. - Five Girls teams Under represented 10 4x100m the Centre (Danielle at the State Ide, Relays Kiara held Ive, at Lakeside Bridie Stadium, Albert Park. - Shanahan,Girls Under 10 Taryn 4x100m McMinn) (Danielle Ide, Kiara Ive, Bridie Shanahan, Taryn - MixedMcMinn) Sex Under 10 4x100m (Danielle Ide, Taryn McMinn, - Mixed Sex Under 10 4x100m (Danielle Ide, Taryn McMinn, Ryan Lister, HaydenRyan Lister,Lloyd) Hayden Lloyd) - - GirlsGirls Under Under 15 4x100m 15 4x100m & 4x200 & (Indya 4x200 Forde, (Indya Rachel Forde, Jackson, Rachel Sage Mikus, Laura Spargo) - Jackson,Mixed Sex Sage Under Mikus, 15 4x100m Laura (Sage Spargo) Mikus, Rachel Jackson, Alistair McBride-Bocock, James Dickson) - Mixed Sex Under 15 4x100m (Sage Mikus, Rachel Jackson, Alistair McBride-Bocock, James Dickson)

2015 STATE RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS BMLAC RESULTS Age Group Event Heats Result Final Result Under 15 Girls 4 x 200 Heats 3rd Yes 5th Under 10 Mixed 4 x 100 Heats 2nd Yes 6th Under 15 Mixed 4 x 100 Heats DQ No Under 10 Girls 4 x 100 Heats 2nd Yes 8th

James, Laura, Alistair and Indya at the State Relay Championships. Photo - BMLAC Under 15 Girls 4 x 100 Heats 4th Yes 8th

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Ballan 1st XI Ballan 5/352 (dec) def North Ballarat 9/218 & 10/84 Batting - M Loughnane 120 no, Z Graham 71 ret, D Romeo 61, J McGregor 41 no, M Nolan 39 Ballan Tennis Club Bowling - (2nd Innings) - T Connor 6-4-3/8, B Loughnane 9-5-3/27, L Snaith 5-4-2/1, D Gardiner Results – Junior Pennant 6-0-1/22. Ballan started off the day chasing 102 runs to win C Grade on 1st innings but with some excellent batting C3 Ballan 24/4 def Ross Creek 7/0. by Daniel Romeo, Mick Loughnane and Jack Jamie-Lee Speakman, Prathic Sundaram, Ben Conroy, McGregor, the boys at tea were 134 runs in front. Rachel Young. The boys decided to chase an outright win in 32 C4 Ballan Black 18/3 def Ballan Blue 10/1. overs. Ballan kept it interesting obtaining wickets steadily throughout the innings and needed two (Ballan Black) Lauren Bertoncello, Manni and wickets for the outright off the last over. Lachie Zeb Vincent, Ethan Owens. Snaith was successful in getting the wickets both (Ballan Blue) Nicholas Davis, Annalese Young, Anais Kelly, bowled with the last wicket falling on the last ball. Charli-Anne Mulgrew. All the team contributed with some great bowling Kobe Heafield bowling for the U12s against St. Anthony’s Gold at Melton. C2 Ballan 18/1 lost Ross Creek 23/3. and magnificent fielding and catching. Ben Campey, Guy A’Speculo, Adam Furlong, Luke Hallett. Ballan 2nd XI B Grade Ballan 0/104 def Buninyong 10/97 Ballan Blue 31/3 def Mt Helen 24/3. Batting - C Dunne 97 no, H Micallef 29 no Benjamin Davis, Emily Tabb, Mitchell Furlong, Ethan Bowling - C Dunne 8-4-2/10, H Micallef 8-0-2/19, Bertoncello. M Currie 8-2-2/24, R Scott 8-1-1/32, A Mullane Ballan Black 36/6 def Warrenheip 10/0. 1.2-1-2/0 Lachlan Furlong, Lachlan Conlan, Owen Robertson, After losing the toss Ballan bowled with all bowlers Connor McLeod. and fielders brilliant before sending Buninyong, all out for 97, back to the pavilion. Then in a quick run chase Cameron Dunne and Hayden Micallef chased the score down in 102 overs to keep the team in the top 4 and getting a good percentage boost.

Under 16s Ballan 6/258 def East Ballarat 9/136 Mick Loughnane 120 not out against North Ballarat. Batting - J McGregor 53 ret, J Crowe 51 ret, D Graham 50 ret, S Dehnert 33, J McEgan 14no Bowling - J McGregor 6-0-3/7, S Dehnert 6-1-2/11, C Megan 3-0-2-11

Ballan Golf Club Under 12s Ballan 3/103 def St Anthonys 10/28 Results - Week ending Saturday12 December Batting - C Gates 16, D Pascoe 12 ret, J Jarvis 7 ret, N Neumann 6 ret, M Popple 4 ret, M Golding 1 no, J Johnston 1 no. Wednesday - Stableford Bowling - J Jarvis 2-0-2/3, N Neumann 1-1-1/0, J Winner - Chris Tudor 33 points on c/b from Bob Arklay. Horan 2-2-1/0, T Cox 2-1-1/1, J Johnston 2-0-1/6, J Magpie 14th John McLeod. Bower 1-0-1/1, M Popple 1-0-1/4, D Pascoe 1.3-0-1/5. NTPs: 12th Vaun Nelson, 15th John Muhlhan. Having already won the game the boys went back for batting and bowling practice. The boys did a great job on a very windy and cold night only Saturday - Par losing one wicket for the night. All the boys were A Grade - winner Bob Hughes (11) +3 able to control the ball despite the wind, picking Jack McGregor 41 not out, hitting a six, and a partnership of 115 with on c/b from Peter Di Fiore (13) +3. up another 8 wickets during the practice. Mick Loughnane. Photos – Chris Thom B Grade - winner on the day Les Martin (17) +5, R/up Peter Clifford (17) +2. C Grade - winner Con Britt (27) +3, R/up Greg McAloon (24) 0 on c/b from Brian Clifford. Ballan Bowling Club NTPs - 7th Hugh Miller, 12th M. Delahey, chance of losing the bout as points being awarded. the 72 – 69 victory. 15th Justin Rumble. they ran out 108 – 76 victors. Ballan will look to enter Donna Robinson showed Magpies - 1st Ian Godkin, 18th Michael Di Fiore. Ballan Manager Scott Mc- the Christmas break on a superb resilience to lock up Connell said the struggle to positive note as they travel a one-shot win after trailing consistently win ends was to Buninyong this Saturday. by a significant margin earli- evident. Division 9 v Beaufort Golf er in the contest, meanwhile “These guys play on the car- Beaufort Golf caused the John Ellery proved to be too Elaine Tennis pet here at Alfredton all the upset of the season as they strong as his rink were tri- By Scot Nicholson time and it shows, but that’s snuck past the previously umphant by three-shots. by no means an excuse,” Mc- undefeated Ballan on the Results – Junior Pennant Ellery said despite losing Division 3 v Ballarat Me- Connell said. last two ends to win by the first game of the season, morial Sports “We were outplayed, three-shots. B Grade there were plenty of positive missed far too many op- Charlie Farrugia was trail- The opposition stuck to factors to take away from the B1/B2 Elaine 4/30 def Buninyong Red 2/25 portunities to convert plays ing on his rink by one-shot their game plan and cruised matchup. and the scoreboard reflected leading into the final phase past Ballan by 32-shots. “We lost and it’s that simple, C Grade that.” of the day, but the opposi- In an example of home All four rinks were defeated tion took advantage of the but we will move past this C1 Elaine/Navigators 1/15 lost Navigators 3/21 ground dominance, BMS on the day and for the first high pressure situation and and shift attention to North C3 Elaine 0/4 lost Warrenheip 4/24 led at every opportunity in time this season Ballan has hung on to score six-shots in Ballarat in Round 10” he C4/C5 Elaine 4/24 def Napoleons 0/12 the second half to halter any finished a game without any consecutive ends to clinch said.

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Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 15 December, 2015 Page 29 Sport Lenny bites rivals (Len Baker in Perth) Victorian six year old entire Lennytheshark scored a Sulky Snippets brilliant victory in the $1.3 Million Dollar Inter Domin- also successful with 7-Y-0 In ion Grand Final over 2536 The Pocket/Beauty Rainbow metres at Perth’s Gloucester gelding Pocket Of Fortune Park Paceway on Sunday Avenue Bowling Club Mick Barby and Anne- December 13. in the Trotters Handicap for Maree Conroy have enjoyed Trained to the minute by Results – Round 9 C2 or better class over 2710 a great week and 6-Y-0 Met- Avenel horseman David metres. ropolitan/Metro Glen mare Aiken and driven by ace Premier Division v Victoria Miss Metro Glen scored in reinsman Chris Alford, J Sullivan, P Wilkinson, F Pomeroy, G White 20-32 the Pace for C1 class over Lennytheshark a deserved Major In Art/Pimlico colt 2180 metres at Kilmore on favourite after two wins and B Gould, M Smith, J Boratto, O Boratto 17-35 Major Mosby trained and Thursday. a second in his heats, raced G Butcher, B Townsend, V Bourke, P Thistlethwaite 8 - 51 driven by Ballarat’s Nathan parked from gate three out- H Thistlethwaite, S Cumming, K Gilmore. S Wilson 20-39 Cahir snared the 3-Y-0 Pace side the highly fancied po- By LEN BAKER over 1720 metres at Tabcorp Final score - Avenue 65 lost Victoria 157 Toolern Vale trainer/driver lemarker Lovers Delight for Park on Wednesday. Glen Park trainer “Bassie” Gary Hoban’s very smart the entire journey. Steenhuis was victorious Modern Art/Sierra Tango Asked for a supreme effort Division 2 v Central Wendouree with 8-Y-0 Christian Cullen/ filly Dancingwithsierra led approaching the home turn, B Kamp, C Hawken, G Kay, W Hawken 19-34 Vernett gelding Narre Boy at Also at Tabcorp Park Melton throughout to land the 3-Y-0 Lennytheshark at Supertab G Day, G Tudball, B Delaney, P O’Farrell 13-22 Ballarat on Tuesday, taking on Wednesday, Mt Cottrell Pace over 2180 metres, lead- odds of $2.10, joined Lov- out the Claiming Pace over trainer/driver John Vella ing all of the way from gate ers Delight (Chris Lewis) JG Coughlan, P McSherry, L Burke, J Hofstra 25-24 2200 metres. caused an upset result when four to account for Artori- on straightening to prevail J Auty, B McConnell, T Bowtell, P Glass 22-17 6-Y-0 Grinfromeartoear/ by 4.5 metres in quarters of With stand-in reinsman Bri- pace and Recork in 2-01.5. Result – Avenue lost overall by 18 shots an Gath in the sulky Narre Peregian mare Khaleesi 30, 28.9, 27.4 and 28.4, with another Victorian Flam- Boy led throughout from at Supertab odds of $82.40 ing Flutter (Greg Sugars) 2 gate five, winning by 8.2 me- greeted the judge in the Pace Division 5 v Webbcona for R1 class over 2240 metres. ** To all readers of this col- metres away in third place tres in advance of Our Bold umn throughout the year after trailing the leader from De Hardiment, P Burke, J Wilson, Di Hardiment 17-38 Lustre and Comply Or Die in – best wishes for the festive a solo second line draw. S Butterworth, B Robinson, O Mauff, P Kay 15-29 a mile rate of 2-00.6. season and a most happy Queenslander Avonnover Toolern Vale area trainer C Carlton, A Ciancio, F Seymour, R Humphrey 35-11 2016. ** produced an outstanding Steve Zammit and stable I King, A Hawken, R Millington, L Robinson 16-32 effort to finish fourth after reinsman Rod Petroff were Daylesford’s Bob Conroy being trapped wide from successful with Modern Art/ gate seven and going back to and daughter Anne-Maree Meetings for the week: Division 7 v Central Wendouree Awesome Powers filly Plati- last, with rank outsider Our Barby snared the Vicbred Wednesday – Kilmore/Nyah D Murfin, G Hockly, D Lemin, M Oppermann 37-17 num Power in the 3-Y-0 Pace Blackbird (three back the Pace for C0 class over 1710 @ Swan Hill, Thursday – over 1755 metres at Echuca markers) fifth. The mile rate R Diacono, M Hughes, C Oppermann, W Van Looy 26-16 metres with Lombo Pocket on Wednesday, leading all Maryborough/Cranbourne, Watch/Lombo La Shelly 4-Y- 1-54.8 (Half mile 55.8 – quar- K Tully, D Lyons, P Blythe, D McKendrick 35-9 of the way from the pole to Friday – Ballarat, Saturday ter 28.4). 0 gelding Watchoutnexttime account for Glam Rock and – Melton, Sunday – Terang, K Graham, H Thistlethwaite, R Whitefield, F Ellson 26-26 For David Aiken it was a in a mile rate of 1-59.3. Ruby Shadow in a mile rate Monday – Bendigo, Tuesday dream come true after com- Result - Avenue won by 58 shots Mick and Anne-Maree were of 2-02.2. – Shepparton. peting in several Inter Do- minions over the years and MIDWEEK his late father George (one of Division 1 v Daylesford “Harness Review” the best bloodstock agents in the business) would have K Gilmore. B Kamp, J Sullivan, G Kay 15-22 Commencing Monday January 4, the Len would like to sincerely thank all been a proud man looking C Carlton, R Humphrey, M Whiting, D Connell 13-30 long running multi award winning radio interstate correspondents – Robbie Dewar down from above with no S Wilson, G Coughlan, B Giles, Di Hardiment 25-32 program “Harness Review” heard Mondays (W-A), Matt Robertson (Tas), Seryn Adams doubt a large smile on his over the airwaves of 979FM, will revert to a (NSW), Tom Eglinton (S-A) and Craig Rail face. Result – Avenue lost by 31 shots (Q’land) for their assistance over a number 90 minute mostly local content program. For Chris Alford, it was his of years, however these people will still be second Inter victory, having Harness Review producer and host Len heard when there is an interstate feature race Division 2 v Mt Xavier Baker advises that due to a number of guided Golden Reign to suc- meeting program which will attract interest. cess at Addington (Christch- V Layton, I King, C Bowtell, J Wilson 12-37 requests from listeners who are asking for Harness Racing Victoria will also play a urch) in 1995. D Lyons, T Bowtell, C Glass, P Burke 19-28 a bigger input of local news, the new format major part in the future of the program. The Inter Dominion will M Perry, S Cooper, H Smith, F Ellson 12-26 will centre more on all matters relevant to For all inquiries contact Len Baker (0401 remain in Perth for the next Result – Avenue lost 47 shots. Victoria. 679745) or Cody Winnell (HRV 038378 0288) two years. Sell with a photo - $20 per edition or $50 for 3 months. 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