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More buses, more jobs! Cr. Allan Comrie is a bus driver with Bacchus Marsh Coaches and the local business announced last week a significant deal with the State government to improve the local bus services over the next two years. Photo Helen Tatchell

By Kate Taylor Coaches is providing services. Mr Nickels said the company operating government contracts more direct bus routes with better He said that the deal will see flew the Transport Minister over to meet V/Line train services. coverage of the Bacchus Marsh In a coup for Bacchus Marsh, an increase in local bus services the region, adding that Bacchus Moorabool Shire Council CEO population and integration with more local jobs and better bus over the next two years with an Marsh and Warrnambool are the Rob Croxford said the deal has the rail network. services are set to be provided by additional depot being open for only two regional towns to gain been a while in the making. “When PTV have concluded Bacchus Marsh Coaches thanks 80 additional coaches – which will bus service increases in the two- “Council’s been negotiating over their preparations and can to a deal with Public Transport need local drivers. year deal. many months with PTV (Public formally announce the final Victoria. “We will have one bus going to Bacchus Marsh Coaches was Transport Victoria) and the local General Manager of the bus meet every train, buses running established in 1989 as part of the service provider, and we have put routes and schedule of service, service Dave Nickels spoke at the every 30 minutes. The town needs Donric group of companies and forward a number of proposals we’re confident of a much better launch of the Harvest Festival last a better bus service,” he told the provides local school bus, charter, to them (PTV) over that period outcome overall for our local week, for which Bacchus Marsh crowd. and tour services as well as with the aim to lobby for new and residents and businesses.”

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Community Services in Moorabool - roads package This week focusing on Upcoming Events

By Kate Taylor that upgrading Woolpack Road now could leave the A package of roadworks for door open for the road to be Bacchus Marsh proposed Twelve months ago there extended to the Avenue in by the State Government was a real possibility that no the future. could move forward plans “We do believe it does open to build public toilets at Ru- works would be delivered. up the possibility of it be- pert Moon Reserve. The Mayor and all of Council ing done later on, which is Works such as building on/ a good thing. There’s good off ramps on the Western has worked relentlessly to things in this package, like Highway at Halletts Way, achieve good outcomes for the ramps for Halletts Way and a major upgrade of and the fact that they’ve Woolpack Road, are aimed our community. abandoned the alternative at improving road safety of building the permanent and traffic flow in the town. - Cr. David Edwards Eastern interchange which But the proposed package has saved the river red- does not include a previ- gums – we save the oldest ously considered road be- living things in the valley ing built through Rupert feedback. This package will “I think it’s mainly a good and that is really gratifying. Moon Reserve – an option not involve the destruction thing, but we still do need “But the issue’s certainly which until now, has de- of ancient protected river to work out the timing of it not resolved. And the fact is layed plans to build public red gums. It will not cause and when it is going to start. the doors are not closed on toilets at the reserve. environmental destruc- It’s a good solution to a big being able to extend across East Ward Councillor tion of our river and Moon part of the problem, the to the freeway later on.” Coffee and Conversation David Edwards recently Reserve. It also will not in- ramps on Halletts Way will Belinda Delios, an Avenue passed a motion through The ‘Coffee and volve the removal of Avenue give that whole project a business owner who helped council to have the public Conversation’ Support of Honour Trees. kick along as well as chang- lobby for years for improved toilets project progressed, Group meets on the “This is a compromise and ing the dynamics of some of traffic flow in Bacchus and said that these pro- second Monday of each a way forward for roads in the transport issues around Marsh, said the roadworks posed traffic works could month at the Quamby Bacchus Marsh. package is a good start. see that process speeded Bacchus Marsh. I sincerely Rooms, Bennett up again. thank the State Govern- “It’ll be up to us council- “I think what VicRoads St, Bacchus Marsh ment and Minister Mulder lors to work out how we’re have done is they’ve tried Cr Edwards said he sup- 10.30am–12.30pm. No for this infrastructure pack- going to tie in the rest of the to please everybody and for ports the proposed traffic booking is required. age and taking into account Halletts Way project and that I congratulate them.” package. Monday 14 April Grief and Loss. Social Worker, community concerns.” get that cracking along as However she explained “Twelve months ago there Djerriwarrh Health Services. East Ward Councillor Al- well. VicRoads taking over that now, council needs to was a real possibility that lan Comrie also supports management of Woolpack look at solving the problem no works would be deliv- the proposed roadworks Road – I think that’s a real of truck traffic in the town ered. The Mayor and all of package, especially for the plus for the ratepayers with new ideas – not by re- Council has worked relent- improvements it offers Hal- anyway because that’s a cycling the old ones. lessly to achieve good out- letts Way. burden, we’re talking tens comes for our community. “I think that what council of millions of dollars or an I applaud the State Govern- “I think it’s very good - it’ll needs to push is to get these enduring cost in the future ment for making a decision be great to see Woolpack trucks that don’t belong in that’s being taken over by and believe the package Road upgraded for the Bacchus Marsh completely VicRoads. of works provided will im- trucks because it’s a dan- out of the town.” prove safety and ease traf- gerous road anyway, so I “We realise there’s still a Ms Delios said that instead Harmony Day Celebration 2014 fic congestion at a number think it’s a great initiative. lot of work to do to plan and of focusing on removing Join us in celebrating Harmony Day on Friday 21 March “I think the public have figure out the North-South of key locations. the current truck traffic with a FREE community event & lunch commencing at “It is now time for council been screaming for it for a route for the trucks because from the town, council 11am at the Lerderderg Library featuring: to consider how we can take long time - it’s something that’s the bit that’s left over, should be following the we just need to get on and but we’ll just keep plugging lead of Footscray, Yarraville Guest speaker and prominent author advantage of this package David Nyuol Vincent of works, what projects can do.” away at that.” and Newport in diverting David is one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. He we bring forward, such as Cr Comrie also said that Local Bacchus Marsh CBD trucks away from the town was trained as a child soldier in Ethiopia and lived as a refugee in Kenya until he was the Halletts Way extension the package should allow business owner Malcolm before they even reach it. twenty-six. David has become an advocate that will maximise the ben- for the public toilets at Ru- Trask said the package has She said that some trucks for refugees and the Sudanese community positives, negatives – and and he is a Victorian Human Rights Youth efits of this announcement. pert Moon Reserve to be do belong in Bacchus Ambassador and a People of Australia I look forward to continu- built quickly. potential future positives. Marsh, for transport for lo- Ambassador. ing to work with both State “I hope as soon as possible “The upshot is it’s a good cal farmers etc, however Come and enjoy a community lunch and and Federal governments start, but the core issues additional truck traffic FREE we can get those done be- participate in an African Drumming Workshop, to deliver works that will cause we’ve got the money concerning the trafficfrom surrounding areas boomerang painting, Children’s Craft Activities and benefit our community.” to do it in the budget, all we problems are not resolved should be kept out in the MORE! Fellow East Ward Council- have to do is get water there by the announcements - first place, before they add lor Tonia Dudzik also sup- and council officers are we’ve still got no truck by- to traffic in Bacchus Marsh. ports the package. working on the planning pass, we’ve got no traffic re- “Why would we continue “The package of works an- for that now. A lot of people lief from the centre of town, to push for a solution for nounced recently by Minis- walk there and there’s no and more importantly is trucks in our town and not ter Mulder contains a range toilets for them.” we don’t have any removal just keep them out of our of improvements that are East Ward Councillor John of the trucks from the Av- town? Footscray, Yarraville essential to improve road Spain said he also approves enue of Honour which are and Newport are trying to and pedestrian safety. All of the package and hopes causing massive damage get trucks out, why would elements of this package that it will mean public to those trees. And with the Bacchus Marsh be inviting are needed. toilets will soon be built at upgrade of Woolpack Road, them into our town? Why “I commend the Minister Rupert Moon Reserve – but that’s only set to worsen.” are we creating truck by- Rob Croxford, CEO for listening to community said there is still work to do. But Mr Trask pointed out passes in our town?” Page 6 The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 Email - [email protected]

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RESIDENTIAL ZONE REFORMS

The Minister for Planning has appointed a Standing Advisory Committee (the Committee) to report on proposals to rezone land Bacchus Marsh from the Residential 1, 2 and 3 Zones to the new Neighbourhood Residential Zone, General Residential Zone and Residential Growth Zone in the Moorabool Shire. The role of the Committee is to: • Give submitters an opportunity to be heard by an independent body in an informal, non-judicial manner. An Advisory Committee is not a court of law. • Give independent advice to the Minister for Planning as outlined in the Terms of Reference. Information about the Advisory Committee including its Terms of Reference can be found here: www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/residential-zones-advisory-committee On 6 March 2014, Council requested that the Committee review the introduction of the new residential zones into the Moorabool Planning Scheme. Council is seeking your views of the proposed residential zones. Details of the proposed changes can be viewed at: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au or during ofﬁ ce hours at: • 182 Halletts Way, Darley • 15 Stead Street, Ballan • Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh If you would like to make a written submission to the Committee, you can do so on or before 17 April 2014. Submissions can be made online at: www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/residential-zones-advisory-committee and you must complete the online Submission Coversheet. Parties wishing to post in a written submission will need to contact Ms Cutting at Planning Panels Victoria to obtain a hard copy of the Submission Coversheet. Please note that submissions must be directed to the Committee through Planning Panels Victoria. Council cannot accept submissions. All submissions and all information provided at the Hearing will be treated as public documents. The Committee has pre-set the Hearing dates for the week starting 5 May 2014. If you wish to present at the Hearing, please complete the relevant section of the Submission Coversheet. If you have any questions regarding the proposed changes to the residential zones, please contact Strategic and Sustainable Development, Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100. If you have any questions regarding the Advisory Committee, how to make a submission or the Public Hearing, please contact Jessica Cutting, Senior Project Manager at Planning Panels Victoria on 8392 6383 or [email protected] Gordon Ballan

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 Email: [email protected] Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au CEO: Rob Croxford Email - [email protected] News The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 Page 9 Our Moorabool so that service levels can be tight, so we also need to maintained into the future. look internally and the The reality is, however, levels of rating we impose that many new people find on households, the level of Moorabool an attractive debt and risk we are com- place to be and are rap- fortable with and also what idly buying in new devel- services we will provide to opments and setting their communities in the future. families future. Just main- This aspect is called the taining what we have is not core business review. enough, we also need to be constructing new assets. Core business is about checking the service lev- With an estimated growth els provided, the net costs of 23% in our current population over the next to council and checking if Moorabool Shire Council 10 years, council has been other providers in the mar- CEO - Rob Croxford working on what our com- ketplace are better able to munities’ needs are likely deliver the service. With the attention at a to be and how those com- We welcome feedback from federal level turning to- munities might look. the community on services wards the 2014/15 budget Shortly we will be engag- you value and whether and statements by Prime ing with you on land use we are doing a good job in Minister Abbot that the structure, planning for delivery. financial state of Australia our urban areas and for The Council also uses a needs to be addressed now the smaller towns dotted continuous improvement to provide for a sustainable The world of comic heroes in art across our more rural areas. process called business future, I thought it timely to This will be an exciting op- excellence that ensures we BALLAN Caravan Park “I’ve always collected do a piece. I use pencils, start a conversation at your portunity for the commu- are constantly checking our caretaker Dean ‘Dingo’ comics, but now I only textas, artliners and pretty local council level. nity to have a say in what Northey (pictured) will get the good collector’s performance and seeking much whatever I have.” The Victorian Auditor Gen- the future may hold. show another side of editions.” better ways to do things. Mr Northey will have up eral rates Moorabool Shire We are also actively advo- himself at the Ballan He said his favourite So, let’s keep the conversa- to nine pieces in his first Council as sustainable with cating to the state and fed- Autumn Festival this character was Spawn tion going, your comments Sunday. exhibition and they’ll all be a yellow traffic light score. eral governments to ensure and his idols were Spawn for sale. Whilst this is comforting Moorabool is recognised as on what services council The talented artist will creator Tod McFarlane and hold his first ever exhibition famous Australian painter on a state wide level it does a sound shire growing rap- should or shouldn’t pro- He said he was asked to of action heroes and comic- Tom Roberts. not address the longer term idly and needing one-off vide, levels of service and display his work by local book worthy characters. “I also like Stan Lee who risks locally as we head to assistance to fund sporting your views of the future are artist Lou Callow. greatly appreciated. The 40-year-old said came up with the idea 2014. grounds, children’s hubs, he had drawn all his life of Spiderman, Captain The exhibition will be It is essential that we as a road links and traffic im- Talk to your local council- and could draw anything America and other Marvel on display at the Ballan council and broader com- provement measures. lor, visit our website www. “except horses and faces.” superheroes,” he said. Mechanics Hall during the munity focus on renewing The Federal government haveyoursay.vic.gov.au or “Movies and books inspire “It takes me anywhere Ballan Autumn Festival on the assets we already have has indicated finance is write or email us. me,” Mr Northey said. between 24 to 38 hours to Sunday, March 23.

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NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 2014 COMMUNITY GROUP DATABASE UPDATE The next Ordinary Meeting of the Moorabool Shire Council will be held Wednesday, Moorabool Shire Council updates contact details for community groups, organisations, clubs, 2 April 2014 commencing at 5pm, in the James Young Room, at Lerderderg Library, etc on an annual basis to ensure groups are promoted effectively and kept updated on the latest Bacchus Marsh. information and trends. Members of the public are most welcome to attend. Groups currently on the Community Group Database have been sent the form and are encouraged to complete it and return it to Council. Even if the contact details for your TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES organisation have not changed, please ensure you complete and return the form as it will assist 2014 Mountain of Fun Run Dunnstown - Sunday 23 March us to maintain an accurate database. The annual Dunnstown Mountain of Fun Run will be held on Sunday 23 March 2014. New groups, or groups that aren’t included on the Community Group Database, are strongly The following roads will be closed from 7.30am on Sunday 23 March 2014: encouraged to complete the Community Group Database Form as receiving this information • Old Melbourne Road from Forbes to Torpy’s Road, Dunnstown will allow Council to promote your group to a range of relevant businesses, organisations and • Torpy’s Road from Britts & Howard’s Road, Dunnstown community members. This information will also be used to provide your organisation with • Forbes Road, Dunnstown updates on relevant Council matters and funding opportunities. All roads will be reopened to motorists once participants have safely moved through each section The form can be downloaded from the Moorabool Shire Council website: of the course. All roads will be open to motorists from 11.00am on Sunday 23 March 2014. www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and returned via: 2014 Blackwood Easter Carnival Woodchop - Saturday 19 April • Post: PO Box 18 Ballan 3342 The annual Blackwood Easter Carnival will be held on Saturday 19 April 2014. • Email: [email protected] The event street parade will commence at 11.00am from the corner of Whalebone Road and • In person: Ballan or Darley Council Ofﬁ ce or Lerderderg Library. Martin Street, Blackwood and conclude at approximately 11.20am at the Blackwood Recreation Reserve. Should you have any questions or queries with regards to the 2014 Community Database Form To facilitate the parade, the following streets will be closed from 10.45am until 11.30am on the please contact customer service on 5366 7100. day of the event: • Whalebone Road FEAST OF MARCH • Greendale-Trentham Road We are now in Moorabool Shire’s biggest month of festivities, • Martin Street and you could be a winner! Feast of March is a month long • Simmons Reef Road festival of food, wine, arts, culture and heritage events. • Recreation Reserve Road Go to www.visitmoorabool.com.au/feast-of-march or Motorists and pedestrians are urged to approach these areas with caution during these times, like Moorabool365 on Facebook and check out how you could observe all trafﬁ c signage, and seek alternative routes during the closure periods. Your patience win a hamper of local produce. and co-operation is appreciated.

EMPLOYMENT Moorabool Shire Council invites applicants for an existing vacancy: • Business Support Ofﬁ cer (Part-Time) - applications for the position close 28 March 2014 All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 Email: [email protected] Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au CEO: Rob Croxford Page 10 The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 News Email - [email protected] Noise testing group forms

A NEW group has formed factory with regular noise irresponsible for near to lobby for independent level breeches, the EPA neighbours.” noise testing at the Lal Lal would be all over me. I He said the planned Lal Lal Wind Energy Facility. would be quickly shut down Wind Energy Facility plan- Spokesperson for the Lal if I couldn’t fix my problem. ning permit allowed for the Lal Environment Protec- Yet large wind projects construction of 64 turbines tion Association, John covering thousands of hec- near Yendon and Elaine, McMahon, said although tares operate in more or just east of Ballarat. there were high numbers of less a voluntary regulation “The Lal Lal Environment Arboretum plans to branch out noise complaints for exist- framework. This is why we Protection Association has ing wind facilities for some have called ourselves the Ballan’s newest communi- mapped proposed turbine ty group will host a stall at years, no independent body Lal Lal Environment Pro- locations versus neigh- the Ballan Autumn Festival had been tasked with moni- tection Association. to seek support for a novel bouring homes, and has toring noise levels around “Premier Napthine and idea – a proposal that Bal- estimated that 210 people such projects. Minister Guy were proac- lan become Australia’s first live within 2kms and 2,005 town-wide arboretum. “The Victorian Environ- tive earlier in establishing people within 5 kms of tur- Arboretums, literally ar- ment Protection Author- setbacks for wind turbines eas planted with trees for bines,” Mr McMahon said. ity routinely monitors noise from homes in new wind popular interest or research levels near factories and projects. However, they “Should this project go purposes, are normally night clubs, yet has not should now follow this up ahead as planned, with so found in botanic gardens or national parks. Two of been authorised to monitor with action to empower the many turbines so close to Australia’s better known noise around wind facili- Victorian EPA to control so many homes and no in- examples are the RJ Hamer ties,” Mr McMahon said. wind facility noise. Any- dependent noise police, the Arboretum in Olinda with “If I was running a small thing less would be grossly outcry will be enormous.” its forests-in-miniature and the National Arboretum in Canberra, which is planted with trees that are on the UN red list. The advocates of the proposed Ballan Arboretum believe the concept will give the community a real opportunity to influence new tree plantings. “We’re looking ahead, inclusive. On a pragmatic to support diverse tastes which is vital really if we level, the group believes and passions, but suffi- want to approach our the arboretum framework ciently contained to allow town’s future landscape will attract money to sup- us to pay attention to key with care and love. Some port planting new trees. In plantings.” wonderful work has been terms of the visionary and The group is keen to devel- done in the past. Just look at inclusive nature of the idea, the original plantings that op the arboretum concept a town-wide arboretum brought us Ballan’s mag- in partnership with the could have broad commu- nificent deciduous trees. community and Council. nity benefits. And look at all the work that During the Ballan Autumn went into designing and Tor Roxburgh, also an Festival, the Ballan Arbo- installing Ballan’s autumn- Arboretum member, said retum stall will be hosted themed entrance signage. as a community they within the Omnibus Art We need to build on that,’ could revitalise particular Gallery site. said Stephie Day, an Arbo- streetscapes. For further information, retum member. “The beauty of Ballan be- please email Stephie Day The arboretum concept coming an arboretum is stephanieday@bigppond. is visionary, practical and that the idea is big enough com

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Sonia Smith believes the west of Moorabool has been waiting model for reserves for a secondary school option since 1971. Ms Smith made the AN ADVERTISEMENT which the moment because you don’t don and Bungaree. The hybrid announcement last Monday with claimed the Moorabool Shire have a chair.” model works in Hepburn, Mel- Mayor Paul Tatchell for a Council wanted to ‘sack com- Meeting organiser Anne Wilson ton and Ballarat,” he said. Technical/TAFE school. mittees of management’ at four said she placed the ad because “This is about maintenance. Photo Helen Tatchell East Moorabool Ward reserves she was notified that council Our volunteers aren’t experts has been labelled misleading. was proposing a resolution to in this. Let volunteers do what The advertisement (page 5, abolish the Section 86 com- they do best. The population March 4, Moorabool News) mittees of management and it has exploded and we are not called for anyone involved with alerted her that “something was keeping up with it and not keep- Darley Park, Mason’s Lane, Mad- broken”. ing up with the infrastructure. dingley Park and the Bacchus Regional general manager for I speak in favour of an advisory Marsh Racecourse Recreational AFL Goldfields Rod Ward said he committee who could work with Reserve to come to a community also felt the advertisement was council to plan for the needs of meeting at Darley Park and have “horribly misleading”. the future. their say on how their reserves “At the moment Moorabool “I deal with reserves across should be managed. Shire is well behind and our Let’s get technical 14 different councils and I can Moorabool Shire mayor Paul recreational facilities are well see what works well and what Tatchell attended the meeting behind where they need to be to THE WESTERN HALF OF for action for more than 40 years,” doesn’t,” Mr Ward said, stat- on March 12 and said it was mis- cater for future needs. I coach a MOORABOOL could be about to get the Navigators-based lawyer said. ing these were his personal leading that councillors were junior cricket side and we have a Technical/TAFE school – and it’s “I salute the generations of local views and not those of the AFL been waiting since 1971. working against committees of to have our home games at Bal- families who have spent countless Goldfields. management in the East Moora- larat and Korweinguboora. The school would create 50 ongoing hours on buses to get to school. jobs in Ballan, plus further jobs bool Ward. “The current Moorabool Shire “The AFL recommends a maxi- “Now it’s time to do something for model of one-size-fits-all Sec- during construction and nearby our children and grandchildren.” “We are working with you. No- mum of seven football teams road upgrades. body runs these reserves better tion 86 doesn’t meet the needs playing on one oval. Darley and Cr Tatchell said education is Candidate for the new State seat than the people in it. However, of the Bacchus Marsh commu- Bacchus Marsh each have 12, a strong performer in terms of of Buninyong Sonia Smith made we have three grounds that nity today and, as it continues plus Darley has Auskick. There’s economic growth in the region. to grow, won’t meet their needs the exclusive announcement last don’t have a chairperson and an immediate need for addition- Monday with Moorabool Mayor “The figures are saying that too therefore we can’t get govern- in the future. Sporting grounds al ovals,” Mr Ward said. many of our young people are around Bacchus Marsh are ex- Paul Tatchell. Ms Smith will ment funding for your reserves “There’s so much evidence the formally launch the National’s falling through the cracks for want periencing double or triple the under a dysfunctional Section current model is not working commitment to an operational of an alternative to mainstream use that they did five years ago.” 86,” Cr Tatchell said. and I think Moorabool Shire Technical school by 2020 at the education. He said reserve committees He proposed that Moorabool Council needs to come up with Ballan Autumn Festival on Sunday “A secondary school with a needed to find a way of commu- Shire Council consider a hybrid a new and improved structure March 23. technological genre would fill the nicating with council officers. model including Section 86. to do with strategic planning “It is incredible that this growing gap and provide a path towards “You need to take control of your “Section 86 works well in and maintenance of existing area has no secondary type school solving our youth unemployment own destiny. It’s not working at smaller places like Ballan, Gor- facilities.” and that locals have been waiting issues in the region,” he said. Winery hosts lunch

THIS year’s Longest Lunch has raised approximately $14,000 for Djerriwarrh Health Services. Owner of The Plough in Myrniong, Mark Mills, said this was the fourth year he’d hosted the Longest Lunch and 173 people attended the lunch to support the cause. The lunch was held on Friday, March 7 at St. Annes Winery, Myrniong. Page 12 The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 Email - [email protected] Dining Central Highlands Dining Guide to the Central Highlands Region March 2014 GOLDEN CITY HOTEL BALLARAT The Golden City Hotel, built in 1856, has an exceptional range of meals to choose from, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our menu includes a wide variety of vegetarian and gluten free dishes, catering for all needs. Choose from lighter choices such as wraps, quiche, & salads, together with mouth watering pizza and pasta; stir-fries as well as our classic style pub meals.

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adult education MISCellaneous RESIDENTS OF RETIREMENT VILLAGES VICTORIA Ballan & District Community House Ballan Playgroup New Vocational Certificated Courses, Expressions of inter- Every Tuesday 10am – 12 noon. Ballan Uniting Church Are you considering a move to a Retirement Village est welcome. Term 1 Program out now. Bookings & Enqui- Hall. Babies to 5 year olds. Mums, Dads, Grandparents and or currently reside in one? If so you must attend ries - 5368 1934 or email [email protected] Carers – All Welcome. $20 per term or $4 per session Enq: the RRVV Forum to be held at Browns Hill Hall, Melton South Community Centre 0407 336 188 or 0405 729 190. 375 Humffrey St., Ballarat on Tuesday 25 March Offering classes in: Advanced Cupcake Decorating 29/3, Creative Photography 30/3, Soy Candle Making 30/3, East- 2014 from 10am - 1pm. er Floral Centre pieces 6/4, Easter Bunny Towel Craft 6/4. CHURCH Guest Speakers include - Accountant - Solicitor For bookings ph 9747 8576 Ballan Community Church - Consumer Affairs Victoria - RRVV. Further Bacchus Marsh Community College details on our website. www.rrvv.org.au FREE computer classes (Digital Hub Program). All enquir- Services held every second Sunday. Sunday 30 March, 5pm ies and bookings please call 5367 1061. – Ballan Senior Citizens Rooms. Contact Roger Featherston This an excellent opportunity to get the accurate for further details – 53 681 597. facts on living in a Retirement Village and ENTERTAINMENT Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church existing residents can get invaluable information Sundays, 10:30am. Worship Service and Children’s Pro- concerning their rights and obligations. Open Mic night gram. Phone 5367 6550 for more details. Please leave your names and numbers of Thursday 20 March, 7pm-10,30pm. Folk, Blues, Country persons attending on our answering service Open Mic @ Buffalo Girls, 4-C, Duke St. Daylesford. En- Living Word Bible Church quiries. Contact – 0408 994 393. (03) 9015 8402 before March 20, 2014. or email Sundays 10:30am. James Young Room, Bacchus Marsh Li- [email protected] brary. Call Azza - 0430 141 263. MEETINGS Please mention if you wish to stay for the $15 lunch Catholic Parish of Gordon at Brown Hill Hotel. Ballan Autumn Festival Mass Times - Saturday 22 March - Clarkes Hill, 6:30pm. Next meeting Tues 18 March, 7pm. Ballan Comm. House Sunday 23 March - Gordon, 8:45am; Ballan 10:30am. Craft Room all welcome. Download a parade or stallholder Anglican Parish of West Moorabool form - ballanautumnfestival.org or contact 0407 506 621 Moorabool for more info. Service Times - Sunday 23 March - St John’s Bungaree, FAX 1st Ballan Scout Group 9am; St John’s Ballan, 11am; St James’ Morrisons, 5pm. $1 page Joeys - Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm; Cubs - Monday 6:30pm- Service Times - Phone 5368 2730 for more details. 8pm; Scouts - Wednesday 7pm-9pm @ Ballan Uniting Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit Church Hall, Inglis St, Ballan. New Members Welcome. Enquiries - Group Leader Bruce Hallett - 0419 582 959 Sunday Mass 11.30am (2nd & 4th Sunday of Month) Bacchus Marsh Multiple Birth Association Playgroup Ballan Uniting Church rint Centre Every Wednesday morning, 9.30am - 11.30am. Darley Services – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday print • copy • scan • design Neighbourhood House, Jonathan Drive, Darley. $30 per 9.30am Reflective Worship term - Enquiries to Marija 0423 215 071. Anglican Parish of Bacchus Marsh, Balliang, Myrniong & • Brochures • Graphic Design MARKETs Blackwood • Newsletters • Photocopying Ballan Lions Club Market Service times - Holy Trinity Bacchus Marsh - Sunday Saturday 5 April 2014, 8am-1pm. 1st Saturday each Month. 8.30am Holy Communion, 10am Family Service, Wednes- • Booklets A4 & A5 • Colour Inglis St, Ballan. day Holy Communion 10am; St George’s Balliang 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays; Christ Church Myrniong 11am 1st & 3rd Ballan Farmers Market • Posters • Black & White Sunday; All Saints Blackwood 1st & 3rd Sunday, 9am. Next Market – Saturday 12 April 2014, 9am-1pm. 2nd Satur- day each month, Mill Cottage car park. Enq – 0408 218 954. Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship • Invitations Darley Market Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s Saturday 5 April, 9am-1pm. Darley Park, Cnr Gisborne Rd KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies’ KYB Wednesday 1pm. 58A Steiglitz Street, Ballan & Grey St, Enq- 0488 345 145. Further details – 0429 681 566. Phone: 5368 1966 E: [email protected]

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Sacramental Program Art & Crafts Myrniong Music Festival For children attending local government and independent 22 March 2014 - 12 Noon to 11pm schools within the parish (servicing the areas of Bacchus Society Inc. Myrniong Rec Reserve Marsh, Maddingley, Darley, Coimadai, Parwan, Balliang & Licensed Bar, Dog Trials (call fly ball), Balliang East, Rowsley, Myrniong) Market stalls, great food. ✦ Confirmation - Gr 6 or higher 39th Annual Ballan Art Show Bring a picnic chair & rug and enjoy an ✦ Eucharist - Gr 4 or higher To be held from 21st to 23rd March, 2014 in the Moorabool Autumn afternoon of entertainment ✦ First Reconciliation - Gr 3 or higher Shire Council Chambers, 15 Stead Street, Ballan. or bring the tent and stay the night. Should register immediately for ALL Sacraments at the Judge - Ms Criss Canning. Headline Act this year is Eagle and the Worm. Parish Office, 61 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh, Tues to Preview & Presentation of Awards For more information go to Fri 9.00am to 3.30pm. Friday 21st March from 7.30pm to 10pm www.myrniongmusic.org Enrolments for all Sacraments (particularly Confirmation) Saturday 22nd open 10am to 5pm must be completed by Wednesday, 2 April 2013. Sunday 23rd open 10am to 4pm Proud supporter of the Festival Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Dates of preparation Admission: Adults $5 and children under 12 are free but Don Nardella MLA, Member for Melton classes will be given on enrolment. Fee $50 per child per must be accompanied by an adult. Ph. 03 9743 9825 Fax. 03 9743 1634 sacrament payable on enrolment. Email: [email protected] For any further information please contact Jessie Davis on Enquiries: 5367 2069 5368 9284 or at [email protected] Page 14 The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 Email - [email protected]

Writing letters to the Editor Each letter must be accompanied with the writer’s full name, address and phone number (name and suburb for publication only) and be limited to 300 words. Letters to be received via fax, post or email (preferred option). The Editor has the right to limit the amount of words in each letter received and published letters are at the discretion of the Editor. LettersEmail: [email protected] to the Editor You may also Post messages on the Moorabool News Facebook page. Dear Editor, proceeded to give me my fee of $30 to ensure for the Your columnist introduces AR5]. The Arctic has recov- Dear Editor, I am writing to inform all serial number of my com- next five years that they will material on ‘Global Warm- ered ice from the last two Before you print, please residents of the horrible puter to make it seems more assist me. ing’ from a Psychologist northern summers much check the facts! 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Blackwood District Histori- computer, which I had been enter into my computer a even though I DID NOT give part protects us from dan- ment committee – “RecentPublication of notices about the Council them my password, next ger/fear by preparing us for cal Society, GDTA members having problems with, I string of their commands extreme weather events … time I logged in they would ‘fight, flee or freeze’ actions. (1) Eachheld regular publisher meetings must at publish a notice about the Council in each print publication it am sure they were the ones they had control of my have not increased in recent be able to retrieve it. Unfortunately, she contin- the Society’s headquarters making the error’s to elabo- computer, then towards the decades due to human- controls and on each website it controls. ues to use this facility of our in Martin Street, Black- rate their scam. They then end they asked that I pay a I rang all my credit card caused climate change”. and banking people and mind to argue ‘scientific’ (2) Thewood contentand enjoyed and lavishformat of the notice will be as determined from time to time by the Your columnist reminds shut down all of my cards evidence for global warm- Council.morning teas The provided notice byis to be published in a prominent position on the same page as letters us that he is in Tasmania, a Elizabeth Hall until these and NETBANK, hopefully ing fears. to the editor or the home page of a website, or in such other position as is agreed with the this will remind people of She should have engaged state which is an excellent arrangements ceased when the HACKERS that are out her more recently evolved example of what those most ExecutiveGDTA operations Director moved of the Council. there. ‘Sapiens’ part (Cerebral fearful of ‘Global Warming’ into Macedon Shire. ignore. 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If you believe would be demanding that North to the Caravan Park calling. count, read, evaluate data the Standards may have been breached, you may approach the newspaper itself or contact the Council by and use objectively derived Tasmania build more hydro are on DEPI’s immediate I hope this helps people “to do”email list. ([email protected]) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see from being scammed. I was evidence to determine our schemes A.S.A.P as such fa- Pat Liffmanhttp://www.presscouncil.org.au. lucky; I could have been decisions and actions, and cilities produce reliable, low completely devastated. many other skills. cost electrical energy with- Barry’s Reef One other thing I did, I took I opine that if this was the out CO2 bi-product. But I my computer to local busi- case she would hesitate be- suppose if your only inter- ness Leading Edge Com- fore making her most fear- est is shutting down our puters, who reconfigured ful conclusions, because; industries, businesses, and and cleaned my software. 1. The world has stopped what gives us employment Carmen Aiple warming for over 17 years and our marvellous stand- [NameThe Moorabool of publication] News is bound Darley now (RSS satellite meas- ard-of-living, you would byis the boundStandards ofby Practice the of urements) despite climate ignore such productive and theStandards Australian Press of Practice Council. If models telling us that we positive opportunities. youof believethe the StandardsAustralian may have been breached, you may should have been warm- Jim Stewart. Press Council. If you ing at 0.2C/decade in this approach the newspaper itself Smeaton believe the Standards Multiple Birth Awareness Week period. ormay contact thehave Council bybeen email Lisa Van Dijk, mum of three-year-old twins Skyla and Dear Editor. 2. The Antarctic ice area ([email protected])breached, you may or by phone ([02] 9261 1930). Nienke, enjoyed a celebration of Multiple Birth Awareness I write to comment on the and extent has been GROW- approach the For further information see Week at The Village Bacchus Marsh last Thursday with ‘Environmental Opinion’ ING at 1.2 – 1.8%per decade newspaper itself or www.presscouncil.org.au. Village Manager Robert Smith. Photo - submitted (MN 11 March). between1979 – 2012 [IPCC contact the Council by email ([email protected] rg.au) or by phone ([02] 92611930). For further information see www.presscouncil.or TOM Environmental Opinion with Tom Kingston g.au.

The economy and the environment

I am aware I have no right tries to explain the various construction is a major part ket is not only the most ef- ous errors - pro-market and flooded by seawater when to speak on the economy, graphs on things economi- of our industry base. Aus- ficient but the most moral anti-nature - are the moral/ he falls asleep at night. Cli- as this opinion piece is all cal, I subside into a passive tralia has one of the most of systems. That’s the Gov- spiritual positions behind mate change represents a to do with environmental state and only snap out of inflated property markets ernment’s economic driver the Government’s self- grave threat to the survival concerns, and to step from this state when the weather in the world, precisely be- - one branch of its confident justificatory agendas, and and viability of a number this and deviate a little into comes on. cause of those distortions ethos. There will be stops need to be exposed before of low-lying nations. These the sacrosanct area of ‘the Impetus - In a recent edi- in the price mechanism.” and starts in implement- they do much more damage countries... have respond- economy’ could get me in tion of Eureka Street (Vol 24 And as 80% of Queensland ing this Murdoch dictum as to all life on Earth. ed with strong leader- trouble. However, as I have No 4) David James, a busi- is in serious drought and compromises even within I don’t wish to add to ship and decisive action. not had any critical ‘Let- ness journalist who edits parts of WA have had little its own Cabinet will occur, this comment as I think it I have brought their call ters to the Editor’ for a long Personal Super Investor had if any rain over the past few but they can’t ignore him stands on its own and well for global environmental time; not at least since I last this to say: “When the Gov- months and here in Tasma- - and it seems now, don’t links into the short para- stewardship to officials at wrote on the need to sup- ernment refused to spend nia they are talking of the want to - because his me- graph on things economi- the United Nations and in cal. I look forward to seeing port wind farms; I will do $25 million on SPC Ard- driest months on record, dia outlets are backing the capitals around the world. some letters to the editor. the unthinkable and link mona or help Qantas with the Federal Government Government strongly. But I will continue to do so. the economy with the en- debt guarantees, this was talks economy. Why? The allied to this flawed moral We need action and ambi- **** vironment and then add a presented as a disciplined link is well explained by position is another, articu- tion to address the climate challenge.” little from the United Na- refusal to distort the price the response to this article lated by Cardinal Pell a few Last week at the launch of tions. However, as an im- mechanism. Yet negatively of David James by Len Pug- years back. It is that envi- the International Year of petus to my thinking I will geared properties last year lisi also on the same Eureka ronmentalists preference Small Island Developing What is your opinion? rely on someone who has cost the Australian taxpay- Street where Len has this to nature against humans. So States, UN Secretary Gen- a little more expertise in er over $13 billion. Surely say. once again, with stops and eral Ban Ki-moon stated: Next MEG meeting: Tues- the economy than I have. I that amounts to a pretty Response - “Rupert Mur- starts, the Government is “In 2011, I travelled to day 27 March - Ballan Com- am not sure about you, but decent interference in the doch argued in speeches winding back on nature Kiribati, where I met a boy munity House 134 Inglis St when the ABC 7.00pm news price mechanism. Housing here last year that the mar- protections. These two seri- who told me he fears being Ballan. All Welcome Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 Page 15

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AUCTION Open For Inspection Saturday 5th April at 11.00am Saturday 29th March 11.00-11.45am CLASSIC STYLE, TOWN CENTRAL THE PERFECT PACKAGE ASKING $420,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 1 2 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 3 Classic tuck pointed Victorian red brick home built in early 1900s located in one of the most sought after Situated in the Clifton Park estate, corner block with 3 bedrooms + study. The immaculate home presents streets in Bacchus Marsh. Walking distance to the Main Street. 3 bedrooms all with OFPs, lounge room, beautifully. Master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite, large lounge with adjoining formal dining area, study, family room & kitchen with French doors to decked outdoor entertaining area. Ducted heating & neat kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dining area. Lounge at the back of the house leads out cooling & gas heaters in the lounge & family rooms. Externally there is a carport & small workshop, & into the outdoor entertaining area. Double garage for your cars, also a single carport. Security system & numerous fruit trees throughout the private & secluded backyard garden. you’ll be comfortable all year round with ducted heating & cooling installed. PID: 711174 PID: 714464

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

TOWNHOUSE WITH VIEWS ASKING $349,000 CALLING ALL INVESTORS! ASKING $293,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 1 Bacchus Marsh 3 1 2 Quiet Court location close to main shopping precinct is this Master Builder townhouse with outstanding Investors or 1st home buyers, 3 bedroom house situated in a quiet court location. A nice formal lounge views. Consisting of 3 bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite. Other bedrooms have BIRs. Floor with gas fi re & a wallA/C . Laminate fl ooring. Kitchen with w/oven & dishwasher & good sized meals/dining to ceiling tiles in both bathrooms and fl oating fl oors. Ceiling fans, split system A/C & gas central heating area. Bedrooms all have WWC & BIRs & the master bedroom has an adjoining walk through bathroom. & cooking. Alfresco area with shade blinds, all windows have exterior roller shutters. 400 sqm block and Externally we have a great BBQ area with a fully covered pergola which adjoins the carport with remote own title. Garage with remote control & rear access to the home from the garage. rolladoor. 2nd pergola with shade mesh & fernery, 2 garden sheds. PID: 713800 PID: 713191

A QUALITY HOME! ASKING $449,000 LIVE IN STYLE ASKING $479,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 Located in Clifton Park Estate is this quality home of 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom has This stylish home of approx 27sq of open plan living plus 4.5sq double garage offers you the best in modern living. WIR & ens & beds 2, 3 & 4 all have BIRs. Kitchen, meals & family room are open plan. Kitchen with quality Comprising of 4 bedrooms, the master with smart ens & WIR. Other bedrooms have BIRs. Hostess kitchen includes appliances & island bench with dishwasher & double sink. Excellent window furnishings & fl oor coverings the latest S/S appliances inc dishwasher, S/S oven & gas cooktop & has a W.I.P. Big lounge room & we also have a study, & rumpus room. 2nd bathroom, separate WC, big laundry. Duct heating, evap cooling, WWC, tiling, timber throughout, ducted heating & cooling. Double garage with remote door. Large carport/pergola that abuts venetians & much more. Double garage with tilt panel door, fully landscaped front garden, the alfresco area & provides vehicle access to a color bond shed/workshop. PID: 712423 & smart rear garden with nice decking features include pergola. PID: 657016

BEAUTIFUL HOME, BEAUTIFUL OUTLOOK! ASKING $545,000 LOVELY HOME PLUS A UNIT ASKING $495,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 darley 3 2 2 Beautiful family home located on a large block & backing onto the Lerderderg River reserve in the Elms This lovely family home on a 1600m2 block. 3 bedrooms, master with ens & WIR, comfortable lounge, a Estate. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3 with BIRs & the large master has WIR & ens. Formal lounge with very smart timber kitchen with wall oven, 5 burner gas cooktop & dishwasher. The 2nd bathroom has a open fi re & mantle & dining room are very comfortable. Spacious family room adjoining the kitchen which spa bath, & there is a separate WC & laundry. Ducted heating & R/C A/C through the home, quality drapes has gas cook top, wall oven & dishwasher. The home has 9’ ceilings & ducted heating & cooling & a & carpets & slate fl ooring. BBQ area with covered pergola & all paving. Fully self-contained 1 bedroom security system. Double garage and 8m x 6m paved outdoor entertaining area. unit with a lounge & meals area & kitchen, private access & own gardens. PID: 692358 PID: 685559

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FIVE STAR QUALITY ASKING $639,000 EXECUTIVE HOME, WITH EXECUTIVE VIEWS! ASKING $730,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 3 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 4 A fantastic family home of 4 bedrooms + study. Master bedroom has a spacious ens with double This exceptional home has been designed & built to take advantage of some of the best panoramic views vanity, spa bath & oversize shower & the WIR doubles as a dressing room. Beds 2, 3 & 4 all have available in Bacchus Marsh. Consisting of 4 bedrooms + study & 3 distinct living areas with fl oor to ceiling BIRs. The open plan meals & family room adjoins the kitchen. Quality fl oor coverings & window windows enhancing the views from every room. The home is serviced by ducted heating & cooling as well as a ducted vacuum system & security system. There is a double garage under the house, as well as a furnishings, ducted heating & cooling & vacuum. Triple garage & a beautiful in ground, solar heated cellar & store room & an additional double brick garage at the rear of the house providing pool surrounded by manicured & landscaped gardens. PID: 712374 fl at access to the living space. PID: 710132

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ASKING $297,000 THE HOUSE, THE SHED, THE BLOCK ASKING $560,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 1 0 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 A great opportunity for fi rst home buyers or investors alike. This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is located This well designed home of 4 bedrooms + study, Ens & WIR to master bed & BIRs to beds 2,3,& 4, formal lounge only a short distance from Kindergarten, Child Care, Schools, Doctors and Shopping Centre. This smart with OFP, kitchen & meals area & then separate rumpus room provides 3 living areas. The home is fi tted with home has a lounge room, dining room and kitchen meals area with wall A/C and there is ducted heating ducted heating & the adjoining double garage under roof with remote control door looks after the family cars. Landscaped gardens in the fully fenced yard completes the residence & then we have the huge Colorbond shed throughout. Externally the carport is converted to a rumpus room and there is a pergola for outdoor on the remainder of the 2000m2 block. With 3 street frontages this is an ideal property for truckies, entertaining and a garden shed. On a good sized 660m2 block. PID: 707793 tradies & travellers with caravans, boats & bikes. PID: 704623

AS NEW FAMILY HOME ON FANTASTIC BLOCK! ASKING $730,000 UNIQUE HOME, GREAT VIEWS! ASKING $595,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 0 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 This 2 year old family home is located on a much sought after 1 Ha block backing onto the Melton Reservoir in If you are looking for a home with loads of character & multiple living spaces then look no further. This well the Hopetoun Park Estate. 4 bedroom plus study, 4 living areas including a theatre room, rumpus room, formal designed family home built over 3 levels & consisting of 4 bedrooms + a study, ens to master bedroom, family lounge and open plan kitchen, dining, family room. The kitchen has a terrifi c butler’s pantry adjoining. The huge bathroom + powder room, formal dining room, kitchen & meals area + formal lounge room & huge rumpus room. master bedroom has a WIR and large ensuite with double vanity, beds 2,3 & 4 all have BIRs. Ducted heating and Ducted heating & cooling, double garage with direct access to the house & beautifully landscaped front garden. cooling, security system installed and a 5Kw solar panel system which currently provides a regular The home is built on a 2300m2 block with commanding views from the 2 levels of decked verandah that source of income. PID: 707545 are ideal for outdoor entertaining & you can never be built out. PID: 704909

QUIET COURT, BIG BLOCK & POOL ASKING $399,000 INVEST IN ME! ASKING $320,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 3 2 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 2 Consisting of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal lounge & dining & a huge rumpus room. The master Well presented one owner home, well located close to childcare, kinder & schools. The home has 3 bedroom has a semi ensuite & you have 2 family bathrooms. The galley style kitchen is adjacent to a bedrooms, master with WIR & ens. Formal lounge & dining room, galley style kitchen & meals/sitting room spacious meals area. There is a gas heater & a R/C a/c in the lounge room & ducted heating. Beautiful & separate bathroom & WC. Ducted evap cooling throughout & gas wall furnace heater in the lounge. landscaped gardens & fully fenced in ground pool. Enclosed double carport with twin roller doors & access Lovely decked pergola/BBQ area and above ground fully fenced pool. Large bungalow/rumpus room and to the back yard. Walk to childcare, kindergartens, schools, doctors & shopping. double carport with rollerdoor & a colorbond workshop shed. PID: 694547 PID: 701840

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MN0550G2 166 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh LEN SMItH www.lensmith.com.au REaL EStatE Ph: 5367 8128 Mob: 0418 343 754

DaRLEY PRICE: $699,000 DaRLEY PRICE: $549,500

INSPECT: Saturday 11.00-11.30am 2000 SQM LAND

See It, Love It, Live It 5 2 4 Impressive 4 Bedroom Home on ½ acre 4 2 6 A rare opportunity, to purchase such a unique property on 3550sqm so close to Bacchus Marsh’s shopping Look at this home and be impressed, a craftsman built home with 3 living areas, 4 large bedroom precinct and under an hours drive to Melbourne. Uninterrupted, breathtaking views over the Lerderderg with walk in robes and en-suite to the main, study, fabulous hostess kitchen with quality stainless & Wombat Ranges from this extremely well designed architect mud brick/cedar home of approx 39.5 squares featuring 5 bedrooms (WIR & ens), study, 2 huge living areas, stylish well-appointed kitchen steel appliances. Features include; formal lounge at the front, big family friendly room with gas log with quality stainless steel appliances, large island bench and walk in pantry. Further features include fi re off of the kitchen and another living room off the dining area, gas central heating & refrigerated formal entry, soaring timber ceilings, polished timber fl oors, gas central heating, fan forced wood heater, cooling throughout for all year comfort. Outside you will fi nd a large paved alfresco entertainment split system cooling, vine covered verandas & balcony, huge paved outdoor entertainment area, beautiful area, triple garage, 11 x 7 metre brick workshop/ games room/ man cave. Beautifully established garden setting, double carport, 12m x 6m powered garage/workshop and 7 water tanks. private rear gardens and 2 street frontages for convenient access. Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 4 Chambers Court Web id: 61379980 Address: 32 Victoria Street Web id: - BaCCHUS MaRSH $299,500 BaCCHUS MaRSH $199,000 BaCCHUS MaRSH $332,000 DaRLEY $299,500

RENTAL RETURN $11,180 PA VACANT POSSESSION

INSPECT: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm 3 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 1 2 Great Location will Impress Do the Sums a Perfect Place to Start It all starts here A fantastic opportunity in a central location with Highly prized central position of Bacchus Marsh. Currently retuning $290 per week rent. Close to Set amongst established gardens on an easy care all amenities at hand, including Kindergartens, Within walking distance to Schools, Main Street Main Street shops, Primary & Secondary schools 725sqm lot. Ideal for the ﬁ rst home buyer or investor. Schools, Parks, Sporting facilities, and the Bacchus Shops & Railway Station. Recently undergone a & railway station. Comprising of 3 bedrooms WIRs Comprises of 3 great sized bedrooms, two spacious Marsh Main Street shopping strip. Boasting 3 huge make over including; new carpets, fresh paint, and ens to main, 2 separate living areas, kitchen/ living areas, galley style kitchen, walk in pantry, gas bedrooms, spacious lounge, kitchen/meals, heating & evaporative cooling plus energy saving gas heating and evaporative cooling, neat and new kitchen bench tops, new bathroom vanity, meals area, large family room, central bathroom solar roof panels. Large north facing BBQ pergola tidy bathroom, sunroom, double garage, all on shower screen and toilet. This 2 bedroom unit has and laundry. Other features include; double garage, area, huge garage/workshop. a generous allotment of approximately 760sqm. a totally new lease of life, it would make the ideal under cover pergola area, gas central heating & split Inspections are sure to impress. choice as an owner/occupier or smart investment. system air conditioner. Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 59 Young Street Web id: - Address: 2/12 George Street Web id: 61317650 Address: 21 Connor Street Web id: 61377410 Address: 18 Nathan Drive Web id: 61374130 MaDDINGLEY PRICE: $349,500 Mt WaLLaCE PRICE: $635,000

80 ACRES

Maddingley Locale! 3 2 3 Room to Move! 3 1 2 The location is superb and the scope endless when it comes to this property. Well positioned on an Perfectly located to Ballarat, Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Geelong this property represents the great 1150sqm block approximately 23x50m. The home will certainly appeal to the enthusiastic renovator, Australian dream. Brick home comprising of 3 bedrooms, new kitchen and bathroom, good sized lounge developer. S.T.C.A. or even the astute investor. Featuring 3 bedrooms, central bathroom and laundry, with wood heating & split system cooling and a huge undercover entertainment area. The highly productive spacious family living ﬂ owing through to a functional kitchen, dining and second living area. Outside offers 80 acres has 4 dams, all sheltered paddocks, all new fencing, machinery sheds, large workshop, timber an abundance of space with a huge garage adjacent is a large lock-up workshop with 3 phase power, stables & storage areas, 50’ x 30’ training arena, established gardens, 4 water tanks, sealed road frontage. ideal for the tradesman. There is also a renovated 2 bedroom bungalow with shower. Situated within easy Set up for horse pursuits, however can be used for multiple activities only limited by your imagination. walking distance to Schools and the Railway Station. This is the one you have been waiting for. Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 4 Powlett Street Web id: 61373320 Address: 3752 Geelong/Ballan Road Web id: 61377420 DaRLEY $365,000 BaCCHUS MaRSH $329,500 MaDDINGLEY $250,000 MaDDINGLEY $350,000

INSPECT: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm INSPECT: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

UNDER CONTRACT FACTORY 200 SQM

4 2 2 3 2 2 Location, Lifestyle Opportunity! 2 1 8 Location & appeal Position Perfect This block of land hidden away from the road is Be Exposed Close to primary schools, Darley shopping centre and Conveniently located to main street shops, schools, ideal for your dream home to build or subdivision Outstanding investment opportunity suit investors easy freeway access. Family home in immaculate parks, and public transport. This quality built ex (STCA). This 3409 sqm elevated block is very and owner occupiers. High exposure location at the condition. Spotless bathroom & laundry, bright display home would make a perfect home or a smart handy to Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Bacchus Marsh gateway of Bacchus Marsh growth corridor. Older living room, quality kitchen/meals area with an Secondary College, Railway Station and the Main style weatherboard home comprising 2 bedrooms, investment. Comprising 3 bedrooms, WIRs & ensuite solid timber kitchen, good sized lounge, neat & tidy adjoining spacious family room, gas central heating to master, open plan kitchen and dining room, large Street shopping strip. Excellent views to the North throughout. Factory building area 200m2 approx, & split system air conditioning. Great back yard with lounge and separate rumpus/family room. Outside are on offer here and the block is fully serviced. land area 874sqm approx. 20 metre frontage. spacious alfresco area including a built in brick BBQ, there is a large under cover entertainment area, well Come and take a look today! Ability to run your business from this excellent site. all set out on a well maintained allotment. established gardens and a carport. Industrial Zone. Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 26 McLeod Drive Web id: 61374130 Address: 61 Halletts Way Web id: 61375650 Address: 45 Fisken Street Web id: 61346030 Address: 29 Griffi th Street Web id: 61368780

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ARIES—March 21-April 20 This is a great week for advancement in an association or at the work place. Conflicts could become a way of life�and new tactics could help you avoid them.The arts are featured through the week. TAURUS—April 21-May 22 Emotionally the week is like a weather report - there may be sunny periods, but some intermittent downpours too. Perk up sagging spirits of ailing friends and relatives. Investments can pay off. GEMINI—May 23-June 21 The weekend favours a conservative approach. Long distant news has a surprise twist. Romance demands that you be more supportive and financial strains should ease. Planning in general is favoured. Page 20 The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 Email - [email protected] CANCER—June 22-July 22 This is a week of detours. Ideas and plans go off course. A Capricorn figures prominently in the financial picture - perhaps a partnership will be offered, or a challenging suggestion passed along. LEO—July 23-August 22 Your romantic touch is magical. It is a great time to pop any important questions. Weekend events feature a new Stars & Puzzlesand perhaps strange personality. Lots of laughter Friday and throughout the weekend. VIRGO—August 23-September 22 QUICK PUZZLE ★ This is a week of work, with organization and coopera- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ tion the keys to profit. Creative forces are strong, too.

Neighbours can get pesty and relatives picky. A new

friendship may be kindled on the weekend.

★ LIBRA—September 23-October 22 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Learn to use your talents to a new advantage.Inprov- isation becomes the weeks’s keyword and you may find you are quite resourceful. It is important to do lots more ARIES—March 21-April 20 physical and mental exercise. This is a great week for advancement in an association or at the work place. Conflicts could become a way of SCORPIO—October 23-November 21 life�and new tactics could help you avoid them.The arts Recreation is featured through the week. Shopping is also are featured through the week. highlighted, but bring a friend along for a second opinion TAURUS—April 21-May 22 when it comes to major purchases. The weekend is outstanding for friendship. Emotionally the week is like a weather report - there may be sunny periods, but some intermittent downpours too. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22 Perk up sagging spirits of ailing friends and relatives. Investments can pay off. You could have trouble expressing important thoughts. Consider a new medium. Don’t play hunches now. In- GEMINI—May 23-June 21 vestigation is the current keyword. Travel hassles can be a way of life on the weekend. The weekend favours a conservative approach. Long distant news has a surprise twist. Romance demands that CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 you be more supportive and financial strains should ease. Planning in general is favoured. Your human resources are really vast now - put them to profitable use. The weekend has the feel of an obstacle CANCER—June 22-July 22 course - but a special person can guide you along. NO. 8847 This is a week of detours. Ideas and plans go off course. ACROSS DOWN A Capricorn figures prominently in the financial picture AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 1. Tract (8) 2. Month (5) - perhaps a partnership will be offered, or a challenging In any kind of relationship, make policy crystal clear. A 6. Facts (4) 3. Trap (7) suggestion passed along. friendship with a Leo or Sagittarius can take on important 8. Pluck (4) 4. Flog (4) new dimensions. Luck is with you on the weekend. 9. Sliver (8) 5. Endure (8) LEO—July 23-August 22 10. Fold (5) 6. Material (5) Your romantic touch is magical. It is a great time to pop PISCES—February 20-March 20 11. Comment (6) 7. Proposition (7) any important questions. Weekend events feature a new This a week for fun rather that profit, for changes rather 13. Type face (6) 12. Medical complaint (8) and perhaps strange personality. Lots of laughter Friday than stand-still and for friendship generally. Count all 15. Shock (6) 14. Diplomatic (7) and throughout the weekend. your funds carefully and don’t enter into any spur-of- 17. Shrub(6) 16. Try (7) the-moment negotiations. 19. Elegance (5) 18. Woo (5) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 22. Gushing (8) 20. Organ (5) This is a week of work, with organization and coopera- BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK 23. Stir (4) 21. Only (4) tion the keys to profit. Creative forces are strong, too. Your moods may shift with the wind, but when they set- 24. Scheme (4) Neighbours can get pesty and relatives picky. A new tle down you take on a persuasive air. People think you 25. Hole (8) friendship may be kindled on the weekend. are younger than you are. Enjoy it while you can. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 CRYPTIC PUZZLE Learn to use your talents to a new advantage.Inprov- ACROSS isation becomes the weeks’s keyword and you may find 1. Was animated and vivacious and wore a spangled you are quite resourceful. It is important to do lots more outfit? (8). 6. The need for a visit (4). 8. Said otherwise physical and mental exercise. to the man (4). 9. Coax to invest (3,5). 10. Jot a note to Snowy (5). 11. Neither bad as usual (6). 13. The nasty SUDO SCORPIO—OctoberK 23-NovemberU 21 creature is back again, ducks (6). 15. Sweet to the fellow in charge (6). 17. Force to perform and manage with Recreation is featured through the week. Shopping is also highlighted,NUMBER but bring a friend GAME along for a second opinion what’s available (4,2). 19. The list put forward for dis- when it comes to major purchases. The weekend is cussion (5). 22. A fellow to exercise the monkey (8). 23. outstanding for friendship. Observe it’s not silver (4). 24. The ruby ring brought back ANSWER BELOW from the river (4). 25. What fell out when you opened SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22 the cocktail cabinet? (8). DOWN You could have trouble expressing important thoughts. 2. Measure the fish (5). 3. Told the former had been out Consider a new medium. Don’t play hunches now. In- in the shade (7). 4. Takes one’s time: they’ve got time vestigation is the current keyword. Travel hassles can be (4). 5. Set off with the girl friend to go round the school a way of life on the weekend. (8). 6. Singers from the church ring one right after (5). 7. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 The background will show how long the track’s been laid (7). 12. The criminal by painting the child is gaining Your human resources are really vast now - put them to access (8). 14. Bill is mountain-climbing: a real charac- profitable use. The weekend has the feel of an obstacle ter (7). 16. Does it flatter its wearer? (7). 18. Tree didn’t course - but a special person can guide you along. release the female cockney (5). 20. Afterwards left, shed- AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 ding a tear (5). 21. A tree provides shade (4). In any kind of relationship, make policy crystal clear. A

friendship with a Leo or Sagittarius can take on important

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(10 – 16 March 2014) auctions, around 3,500 notable decrease in private regional Victoria A clearance rate of 73 per homes will have sold un- sales. This indicates that cent was recorded last der the hammer so far this while the premium end of the market is doing well, weekend compared to 67 year. We have had a big rise the more affordable and December 2013, the medi- previous two months. per cent the weekend prior in the number of homes be- more substantial private an price of a one-bedroom Median house rents across and 68 per cent this week- ing sold by auction this year sale market is showing unit in regional Victoria – a regional Victoria remained end last year. There were which continued on from signs of a slowdown. Next property type favoured by stable in February at $300 837 auctions reported to the strength in the second weekend the REIV expects many investors for buying a week, while the median the REIV last weekend, with half of last year. Having around 1,110 auctions. to let – showed an average rent for units fell by 4.0 per 615 selling and 222 being said that, total transactions annual capital growth of cent over the month to $240 passed in, 128 of those on a are tracking lower than CEO - REIV 4.1 per cent over this peri- a week. vendor bid. After last week’s this time last year with a Enzo Raimondo od. For two-bedroom units While this data shows that the figure was 3 per cent house rents did not rise in and 2.1 per cent for a three- Enzo Raimondo comparison to the previous bedroom unit. VIC AUCTION RESULTS CEO, REIV month, and unit rentals fell, The average annual capital a short term dip in rental 73% Clearance Rate Investing in property is growth since 2008 for a two- medians also needs to be often seen as a positive bedroom house was 3.7 per considered over a longer 837 Reported Auctions move, which can yield good cent. For a three-bedroom period. For instance, house returns. house it was 3.5 per cent rentals rose two per cent (or Last week: 287 Generally, these returns and for a four-bedroom $6 a week) in the previous house it was 3.6 per cent. are achieved over the mid- month alone. What matters to-long term, with a range of Our latest rental data was most is a property’s long- This week last year: 830 factors causing property to also good news for inves- term performance, both vary in value. And while the tors with the vacancy rate as an income stream and a Sold prior to auction: 107 Passed in: 222 local economy or changes in regional Victoria tighten- source of capital gain. ing slightly – to 2.6 per cent Sold at auction: 506 Passed on vendor’s bid: 128 in employment levels can If you would like more in February, down from 2.7 cause prices to increase or rental data see www.reiv. per cent in January. This Sold after auction: 2 Withdrawn: 13 moderate, over time these com.au/en/Property-Re- reflected vacancy falls in changes are smoothed by search/Rental-Data and if Total Volume: $486.9 mil Postponed: 18 most regions, except for longer-term trends. you are looking for a house the Shepparton and Goul- No Result: 132 This has been shown in burn region which rose 0.8 or unit to rent or buy see the new REIV data which has per cent, and the Ballarat link on our homepage at found that, across regional region. The vacancy rate www.reiv.com.au Victoria, both homes and across the Ballarat area PRIVATE SALES: units have shown solid rose 2.2 per cent in Febru- capital growth over the past ary, after being the tight- 388 Private Sales five years. est major rental market in The data showed that, as at regional Victoria over the Total Volume: $202.53 mil Page 22 The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 Email - [email protected] LOCAL TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY 5368 1966 Computer Running Slow?

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Bacchus Marsh Basketball Results

Under 10 Mixed Dolphins 1 (27) def Dolphins 2 (4) Magic 1 (36) def Panthers 1 (4) Lightning 1 (13) def Lightning 2 (6) Saints 1 (14) def Panthers 2 (12)

Under 12 Girls Saints 1 (12) drew Panthers 1 (12)

Under 12 Boys Lightning 3 (36) def Lightning 4 (14) Lightning 2 (43) def Lightning 5 (10) Dolphins 1 (63) def Lightning 1 (6) Saints 1 (31) def Dolphins 2 (12) Panthers 1 (24) def Magic 2 (15)

Dave Gardiner bowling against the Burrumbeet openers. Photos Chris Thom Under 14 Girls Magic 1 (23) def Saints 2 (3) Saints 1 (25) def Lightning 1 (18) Ballan Cricket Club Under 14 Boys Division 1 Lightning 3 (10) drew Dolphins 1 (10) Ballan 300 lost Burrumbeet 9/315 Batting Magic 1 (47) def Panthers 1 (13) M Loughnane 156, N Heafield 42, Z Graham 39 Lightning 1 (39) def Lightning 2 (2) no Saints 2 (46) def Saints 1 (13) Bowling C Dunne 11-2-2/66, R Aquilina 12-1-3/61, Z Under 16 Girls Graham 3-0-2/18 Magic 1 (25) def Panthers 1 (22) Super effort in tough conditions with the boys getting close to a massive total of 315. Falling Magic 2 (39) def Dolphins 1 (12) just short with a magnificent 156 from Mick Loughnane, it brings an end to another superb Under 16 B Boys season. Saints 2 (40) def BM Lakers (26) Division 3 Lightning 1 (19) def Dolphins 3 (15) Ballan 8/190 lost to Dunnstown 3/280 Magic 2 (51) def Marsh Heat (35) Batting N Turner 55, D Romeo 48, D Bowman 31. Under 16 A Boys Bowling Magic 1 (22) drew Bullets (22) A Trickey 3-0-1/31, D Bowman 4-0-1/33, D Romeo 7-0-1/36 Saints 1 (33) def Dolphins 1 (30) Riley Ranieri bowling in the U14 Semi Final against Darley. Dunnstown got off to an excellent start with the Panthers 1 (25) def Dolphins 2 (20) bat and Ballan were never able to recover.

Squad Under 16 Ballan 7/195 defeated Ballarat-Redan 169 U12 Girls 18 def Camberwell 2 - 11 Batting U12 Boys 25 def Keilor 2 - 23 T Curwin-King 51, T Trickey 45, L Snaith 25, B U14.1 Girls 32 def Melbourne 4 - 18 Whitehouse 34 no U14.2 Girls 27 lost to Coburg 34 Bowling U14 Boys 41 lost to Werribee 3 - 44 C White 9.1-1-4/20, C Micallef 9-1-3-40, T Curwin- U16 Girls 39 def Melbourne 4 - 23 King 9-0-1/22, C Sparrow 6-0-1/23, D Trickey 5-0-1/19. U16.1 Boys 44 def Keilor 4 - 37 Ballan put in a good team performance with U16.2 Boys 21 lost to Coburg 3 - 53 bat and ball. T Trickey and Lachie Snaith got U18 Boys 44 def Wallan 43 Ballan off to a solid start with the bat and were U20 Girls 14 lost to Keilor 66 well supported by Terence Curwin-King and Ben Whitehouse. Corey White (4 wickets) and Chris U20 Boys 40 lost to Craigieburn 2 - 73 Micallef (3 wickets) were the main wicket takers with the ball. The team is displaying excellent Ballan Golf Club form leading up to the grand final next week. Under 14 Results - Week ending Saturday 15 March Ballan 2/118 defeated Darley 113 Batting Wednesday Stableford D Graham 50 ret, J McGregor 31 no, R Ranieri 11 Winner Kev Lockman 38 points, no. R/up Barry Leneghan 37 points. Bowling NTP: 15th Rod Caithness, Magpie 14th Bob Arklay. D Graham 8-0-2/8, B Loughnane 7-0-2/12, J Crowe 3-0-2/7, J McEgan 4-0-2/11, J McGregor Saturday - Stableford – Privelege Cup 3-0-1/9. A Grade - Winner Chris Tudor (11) 41 points, Good effort with bat and ball, Ballan making R/up Anthony Moore (9) 37 points. 2/118 with Dylan Graham 50 retired and Jack B Grade - Winner Greg McAloon (24) 41 points, McGregor 31 not out. The wickets were shared with Ben Loughnane, Dylan Graham and Jason R/up on c/b Les Martin (16) 39 points. McEgan taking two each. Ballan showed good NTPs: 2nd Les Martin, 12th Shane Harrison, form going into the grand final. 15th Rod Caithness. The clubs Junior and Senior presentation night Magpies: 4th Damian Toohey, 14th Shane Harrison. will be held Saturday 29th March. Captain Daniel Romeo hits a boundary for Division 3. Email - [email protected] Sport The Moorabool News – 18 March, 2014 Page 27 Sulky Snippets

was impressive in the Sharka which led out from Knoxfield 55+ Club 2-Y-0 gate four before taking cov- Pace over 1650 metres. er on the winner. The mile Restrained from outside rate 2-00.8. the front row to settle four back in the running line, Jodan sprinted sharply in At Maryborough on Thurs- the last lap to join the first day Korweinguboora train- start leader Primo Cavalier er Michael Watt was suc- on the home turn, before cessful with rank outsider racing clear over the con- My Man Rena ($139.40) in cluding stages to score a 5.4 By LEN BAKER the 2nd Heat of the Worlds metre victory in advance Best Hoof Oil Pace for C0 Melton based part-owner/ of Antaeus Blue Chip along class over 1690 metres, put- trainer Barry Lawrence’s the sprint lane after trailing ting an end to many quad- honest 5-Y-0 Heartland the lamplighter who weak- die takers. Hanover/Safely Scootin ened to finish third. Driven by Mick Stanley, gelding Happy Hombre Four year old McArdle/ My Man Rena a five year old broke through for a well de- Glenferrie Miss entire Glen- gelded son of P Forty Seven served victory in the Mick & ferrie College appeared to and My Lady Rena possied Tom Mahar Memorial Trot- have a class edge on his mid-field in the running ters Handicap for T1 or bet- rivals in the De Bortoli line from outside the front ter class over 2200 metres at Pace for C2 class over 1650 row, before trailing home Bray Raceway Ballarat on metres and that’s the way it Lucindas Fella three wide Tuesday March 11. Tabcorp Park Friday 15 March. Race 2 Winner: Victoria May (3). Trainer: Alison Chisholm. turned out, registering a 1.3 in the last lap. Driver: Alison Chisholm. Photo: Stuart McCormick Driven by Ginger Gleeson, metre victory. Taken very wide on turn- Happy Hombre after be- Driven by Gavin Lang, ing, My Man Rena flashed ing well rated at the head Glenferrie College was home to score by a half head of affairs from barrier two, taken back from gate six at in 1-59.1 over Lucindas defied all challengers to the start to possie mid-field Fella, with Yourworthwait- score by 3.4 metres over the in the running line prior to 40 metre backmarker Pur- ingfor (six wide home turn) setting off three wide in the close up in third place. plepeopleater (three wide final circuit to give chase to last lap) and Dark Jasper the pacemaker Jacquis Lad. which followed the winner Sustaining the effort, Glen- in a rate of 2-09.3. Melton’s Alison Chisholm ferrie College still under snared the Peter Egan Bi- a tight rein at the straight Rite Electrical Pace for C1 entrance finished best to class over 2190 metres with Melton co-trainers Ma- defeat Our Miss Vivienne 4-Y-0 Washington Vc/Sura- ree and John Caldow were (one/one at bell) and Break tani mare Missanger Man- victorious with six year Of Dawn from last. The agement in a rate of 1-59.9. old Dream Vacation/Skye mile rate 1-59.9. Spending most of the race Rocket gelding Mister Presidential Ball/Little three back in the running Scorcher at Yarra Valley on Miss Voodoo filly Mumbai line from gate two, Mis- Wednesday, taking out the Majik was the shock win- sanger Management was De Bortoli Trotters Handi- ner of the afternoon when taken three wide in the last cap for T0 or better class greeting the judge in the lap and ran home best to over 2150 metres. Yarra Valley Racing 3-Y-0 score from a death-seating Driven by John, Mister Pace over 2150 metres at Mind The Wire which Scorcher starting from a Supertab odds of $65.20. Tabcorp Park Friday 15 March. Race 4 Winner: Smoken Up (7). Trainer: Lance Justice. crossed the leader and third 40 metre backmark spent Bred and raced by Kevin Driver: Lance Justice. Photo: Stuart McCormick placegetter Doey Doeback the first half of the race at Clark and family, Mumbai regained her composure to lengers in defeating Liston on the final bend. the rear of the field, before Majik was given a lovely trip possie one/one. which raced outside him moving into the open at the by Craig Hoban three back Alex Ashwood is heading Eased three wide on the issuing a real challenge on bell. along the markers trailing in a new direction by join- home turn, Looks Like straightening, with Dart- Gradually making ground both the leader Beau Reve Long Forest trainer Andy ing the Dean Braun stable Heaven ran home strongly moor coming from last to to be outside the pacemak- and Kiss Kenny after start- Gath produced a nice type in a couple of weeks. to register a runaway vic- er Fifty Shades Of Brown in Art Major/Dune Jacca finish third. The mile rate ing from inside the second Alex who outdrove his tory over Wegottarocket- on the home turn, Mister colt Major Score to take 1-59.3. line. claim in record time when machine which raced in the Scorcher was too strong at the Crameri Pty Ltd 3-Y-0 Extricated into the clear first starting off in his home open, with The Stunning the finish, scoring by 1.8 Pace over 1690 metres at to be one/one on the final state of Tasmania a few sea- One also on debut an eye metres from the dead-heat- Maryborough. bend following the well sons back, had been work- catching third from mid- Meetings for the week: ers Fifty Shades Of Brown Driven by Alex Ashwood, supported Madison Louise, ing for Andy and Kate Gath. field. The mile rate 2-02.2. Wednesday – Kilmore/ and Drop Of Paradise Mumbai Majik was able to Major Score making his Nyah @ Swan Hill, Thurs- which followed the winner overhaul Madison Louise race debut was given a love- day – Stawell/Bendigo, home. in the shadows of the post ly trip from the pole trailing to score by 2.2 metres in the leader Gunbalunya next Andy Gath was again Rockbank’s Gaita Pulli- Friday – Echuca (Cup), a rate of 1-59.5, with Beau door which was pressured a winner at Kilmore on cino is having a great run at Saturday – Melton (Great It was a profitable day for Reve giving ground to fin- by the hot favourite Master Thursday evening, when present and chalked up an- Southern Star), Sunday the Melton area at Yarra ish third 2.9 metres away. Mach Manus (gate four). first starter Looks Like other winner when 7-Y-0 Ju- – Ballarat, Sunday – War- Valley, other winners be- Ultra consistent Modern Easing away from the Heaven greeted the judge lius Caesar/Lavra Supreme ragul, Tuesday – Mildura. in the Mitchell Shire 2-Y-0 gelding Caesar Supreme ing Jodan (Beau Tindale Art/Jane McCool colt Loong markers to be poised one/ Horses to follow – Tux- – Melton), Glenferrie Col- one on the final bend, Ma- Pace over 1690 metres with scored in the Catch To Kil- Nien raced by Shwu-Mei edo Toff, Stone Church lege (Craig Demmler - Par- Thompson, led virtually jor Score finished his race wife Kate in the sulky. more Courtesy Bus Claim- Road, The Stunning One, wan), Mumbai Majik (Gary throughout from outside off stylishly to register a A filly by Lombo Man- ing Pace over 2180 metres. Doomed, Smokey Quartz, Hoban – Toolern Vale) and the front line to snare the half neck victory in 1-56.7 dingo from Libertybelle Despite racing in the Loong Nien (John Justice – Ringwood East Seniors 3-Y- over the favourite, with Lombo, Looks LikeHeaven open outside Wipem Dry Seven Ounce, Marita Lou- Toolern Vale). 0 Pace over 2150 metres, Courageous Sam third off a gave her supporters a scare in the early stages, Caesar ise Ok, Royal Hustler, Sub- Sportswriter/Trudee colt defeating Hargrave which three wide trail last lap. when she galloped away Supreme strode clear mid- sitize, Justbritell, Master Jodan driven by Lisa Miles shadowed him and Shicka from gate two,but quickly race and defied all chal- Mach Manus, Total Energy.

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The lady members at to try golf and experience MEMBERSHIP OFFER Bacchus Marsh Golf Club the physical and social Bacchus Marsh and the Golf Victoria benefits of playing golf in $10 Temporary Membership Foundation were delighted their local community,” with the numbers attending said Lady President Judy Until 30 April 2014 Bowling Club the first day of their Learn Cox. Benefits are: • Free Coaching available to Play Golf program. • Use of Club Bowls & Facilities The Bacchus Marsh • Access to the greens for practice or games The Midweek Second Division GOLD Pennant Team won The program runs until Golf Club provides clubs Friday 4 April, and it is not the Grand Final match at Lancefield on Tuesday 4 March. and equipment for any Become a full member and the $10 will too late to join. The last Midweek Grand Final pennant win for the club is participant that would like The clinics are open be discounted from your first annual fee believed to have been in 1994. to give golf a go. to ladies of any age To apply: Please complete this form. Forward to our Club Ian Webster’s team defeated R. Ackkroyd (Kyneton Red) and sporting ability. The Golf Victoria Secretary, Peter Glass at the above address. 29 – 16. Participants will learn the Foundation has supported Name ______D. Carey (Kyneton Red) def Suzanne Banks 29 – 22. basics of golf, some simple the clinic with a $300 grant. The Marsh was down until the final few ends when rules and golf etiquette For further information Address______Suzanne’s Team came in a fun and friendly please contact the Bacchus Tel: Home______Mob______up in a thrilling finish to add to Ian Webster’s marvellous environment. Marsh Golf Pro shop on score, and clinch the win! “It is a great way for ladies 5367 1410. Email: ______

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Jasmine (centre back) and the Pentland Sub Junior team. Photo Melinda Martin Under 16 athletes on Muck-Up Day. Photo – submitted Victorian State Team Bacchus Marsh Representative Little Athletics

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