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HE Bacchus Marsh Lions Bacchus Marsh raised $28,514.20 Noble said if anyone had spare er volunteers rattling collection He said on Good Friday dona- Club is looking for volun- for the 2013 Good Friday Appeal time leading up to Good Friday or cans outside local shops. Spare a tions could also be made at the T teers to help collect money and with enthusiastic supporters on the day itself to please call him smile for these worthy volunteers, Bacchus Marsh Fire Station, Main and more importantly spare a Street, Bacchus Marsh. A receipt for the Royal Children’s Hospital could set a new record in 2014. on 0409 885700 or 5367 6673. few coins for the Royal Children’s will be issued for taxation pur- Good Friday Appeal on Friday, The Good Friday Appeal’s Bac- “Closer to Good Friday you will Hospital Good Friday Appeal,” Mr poses for any donation of $2 or April 18. chus Marsh area manager Ben see Lions Club members and oth- Noble said. more.

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LAL Lal Estate is on the Edwardian homestead and Ballanee’s manager Lau- farmer Sonia Smith said market and negotiations granite stables built in 1858. rie Thompson said he was land and water security was between owner Geoff A WestWind Energy asked by the new owners to a concern for all. Fisken and Chinese wool spokesperson said the sale stay on. “Land and water is part buying company Tianyu should not have any impact “We’re running the place of the patrimony of our are underway. on the Lal Lal Wind Farm. exactly the same, with the region and I don’t believe Tianyu’s Australian head “For us it’s more a personal same staff and same An- we should be selling it off. of operations, Peter Carey, impact because over the gus cattle. From what I can Foreign investment yes, confirmed to The Moora- years we’ve built up a great gather, the owner bought openness to the world yes. bool News last week that relationship with the own- the property for his son. Selling off our land, no, no, Tianyu and the Fisken fam- er. It’s sad Geoff has felt the The Chinese are very big on no. If we sell off our land irect Farmers Mark ily were in negotiations need to sell the property,” education and planning for and water resources, we are D et regarding the sale of Lal he said. the future,” Mr Thompson giving away our ability to Lal Estate, but declined to “At the moment we’re in said. decide our region’s future www.thefruitsoflife.com.au make further comments detailed negotiations with “When they approached and to develop our region saying both parties had Powercor over the place- me to stay on, they said Bal- for ourselves,” Ms Smith THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS agreed not to speak to the ment of electrical infra- lanee is a beautiful prop- said. media. structure and the substa- erty and we will make it “I believe that in the tru- When contacted, the tion. We’re going through even better. I’m determined est sense of the word we are Fresh fr om our Farm Fresh fr om our Farm Fisken family politely de- the motions slowly and to use as much local labour only the custodians of the clined to comment. steadily.” as possible, which was part land for our children and Lal Lal Estate, a 5000 acre The sale in progress fol- of my terms of agreement to for future generations of merino wool property lows a string of large ag- stay on as manager.” Australians. north of Elaine, has been ricultural land purchases In 2011 the 2500 acre “If we sell off our land and owned by the Fisken fam- across the Moorabool Shire Larundel Estate near Elaine water resources, how will ily for six generations and by Chinese buyers. was bought for more than we grow our food and what STRAWBERRY PUNNETS BROCCOLI is currently owned by the In January a 1200 acre $14m by Chinese power- will we feed our children? $1.39 each $2.49 kg president of Wool Produc- property on the outskirts of house textile company How will we be in a posi- ers Australia, Geoff Fisken. Ballan called Ballanee was Shandong Ruyi. tion to make a contribution New Season The 168-year-old property sold to Chinese buyers by Nationals candidate for to the global food security comes with a 100-year-old former owner John Gross. Buninyong and Navigators challenge?”

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BUNNINGS has lodged an At the meeting councillors Community Services in Moorabool – application to Moorabool authorised the applica- Shire Council to build a tion for rezoning (amend- Please note change to venue store on vacant residential ment C71 to the Moorabool The ‘Coffee and Conversation’ land in Bacchus Marsh, Planning Scheme) to go Support Group meets on the at the corner of Gisborne to a planning panel ap- second Monday of each month Road, Clifton Drive and the pointed by the Minister for Facebook at the Andy Arnold Centre Rooms [next to the Quamby Western Highway. Planning. feedback: Room], Bennett St, Bacchus Moorabool Shire mayor Marsh 10.30am–12.30pm. No At an Ordinary Meeting of Paul Tatchell said Coun- booking is required. Council last week, consult- cil “cannot resolve these Ryan - It will be the beginning of the end of the Marsh. Monday 14th April Grief and Loss. Social Worker, ants acting on behalf of things in 10 minutes at a Saw it happen to Sunbury. Hardly any more small busi- Djerriwarrh Health Services. Bunnings requested that council meeting.” nesses left there anymore. council rezone the site from “Under the rezoning rules Monday 12th May Creative Caring, Dementia residential to commercial of Victoria, councils never Rach - I love Bunnings as much as everyone else but I Behaviour management Advisory Service so they could bring the lose control over planning,” do not believe there should be one in BM. The reason why Bunnings retail hardware Cr Tatchell said. I moved here was the country feel and having the com- June Lunch Outing – date and chain to Bacchus Marsh. “The last three decisions munity feel of small businesses. I agree this would be the venue to be conﬁ rmed Bunnings representative beginning of the end of our beautiful town. Our local hard- on rezoning have gone to Enquiries: Djerriwarrh Health Services - Richard Umbers said the the panel so it gives op- ware has always made me happy with the old fashioned Community Nursing: 5367 9676 site was chosen because portunities for the public service and I’ve never had a bad experience there. Why it was an island site with to have their say. If we don’t do we need one when there is a Bunnings not even 10 three surrounding roads. allow it to go to panel com- minutes away? Say NO to Bunnings in Bacchus Marsh! “The site is not attractive panies like Bunnings can for residential use and it go directly to the Minister Phil - Absolutely opposed to this ludicrous idea. Happy RESPITE FORUM for Bunnings to come to the Marsh, however this should will serve a regional catch- for Planning for a decision, Thursday May 1st from ment,” Mr Umbers said. or if it gets abandoned they be in our already developed industrial and business sec- 7.00–9.00pm at the “More houses do not create can go straight to VCAT. tors. Let’s not ruin the regional feel of our beautiful town Quamby Rooms. Come to hear Carers Victoria more sustainable jobs. A “Unless we start to control and welcome our visitors with over the top commercial talk where you can Bunnings store will create our own destiny we’re go- advertising as you enter it! gather information and 85 jobs and bring $3.5 mil- ing to end up with the same Bryan - NO to Bunnings. Keep the local traders in hear about a wide lion per annum into the problems we have now.” range of opportunities business. Keep this place a town and don’t let it become Bacchus Marsh economy.” Cr Tatchell said that at the to access respite. more like Melton! Clifton Drive resident and meeting council was only • Surviving the Maze, objector Cliff Crouch asked • Carer entitlements with Centrelink, asked to decide whether Tim - I thought Gisborne Road congestion was already how Clifton Drive and Gis- • What is required to obtain respite etc the applicant was strong at critical mass. If this goes ahead it will still probably be borne Road would handle enough to go to the panel. • Bev Watson the Moorabool Rural Access Worker quicker for Maddingley residents to go to the Bunnings in will be re-launching the Moorabool Respite Book the increased traffic that a “This is about being con- Melton during peak hours and weekends. or as it was affectionately called all those years Bunnings store would bring sistent. If we maintain due ago “the Moorabool little blue respite book” to the area. process it’s transparent and Kirsty - If you think Gisborne Rd is congested now, Bookings essential please contact the Aged and Objector Michael Belcher people can have their say. wait until everyone is heading to a Bunnings on a Satur- Disability Services unit on 5366 7100, limited places asked what would be the We’re not saying it’s a good day morning, Gisborne Rd will be a complete car park! available. impacts of rezoning the or bad thing, we are being area and what would it cost fair and reasonable.” Kieran - How about we focus on increasing essential the community. “This is He said the other advan- services to the region? Schools? Daycare? Police num- prime residential property, tage to sending it to a plan- bers? Roads? APRIL IS AUTISM MONTH close to public transport ning panel was that the Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that and recreation reserves. A businesses or developers Gen - It would create lots of jobs! I agree with Kieran low aged care faciltiy, child making the applications the town needs road upgrades and possibly another high typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. care, dentists and doctors had to pay all the panel school but jobs are in short supply too! People with Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD have are all in walking distance.” costs, not council. problems with social and communication skills. Many people with ASD also have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to sensations. In most cases its causes are unknown. Today, 1 in 110 individuals is diagnosed with autism.

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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

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experience will have a big ing camp during the 2014 impact on our players. It pre-season. He played 159 will mean a lot to our boys.” games for Hawthorn from The exclusive match will 2002 to 2010 and 46 games be one of only four country for the Gold Coast Suns. He football games played by was selected as a defender Brown this year, including matches for Devonport in the 2007 All-Australian with former teammate squad and won a premier- Brent Guerra, Greta and ship with Hawthorn in TWO ex-Hawthorn pre- Lower Plenty. 2008. miership players from 2008 Brown’s AFL career came Mr Smith said gate prices to a controversial end late will line up together once at the Ballan Football and again in a round two clash last year when he came to Netball grounds would of the Central Highlands blows with his Gold Coast Club has all bases covered remain the same and en- Football League at Ballan. Suns teammate Steven THE Bacchus Marsh Tigers He said assistant coach years in a row.” Ballan’s new player coach May in Los Angeles while couraged the community Baseball Association is in a Shane Lindsay had also Mr Wilson said the Tigers and ex-AFL great, Mark on a night off from a train- to come to the game. safe catcher’s mitts. brought major league expe- played at Masons Lane Re- Williams, has lured his The club has restored its rience to the club. serve, which has had “an friend and former team- junior program and in- “Shane pitched for Aus- amazing facelift thanks to mate Campbell Brown to creased player participa- tralia against the Arizona Moorabool Shire Council.” Ballan for a one-off match tion over the past two years Diamondbacks and the “Moorabool Shire Coun- against Waubra on Satur- thanks to new management LA Dodgers in Sydney in cil has been absolutely day, April 12. and a star recruit. March and had no runs hit fantastic. We have a new Ballan Football and Net- off him by a major league Bacchus Marsh Tigers outfield fence, a batting ball Club president, Billy club for an entire innings,” president, Paul Wilson, said cage upgrade and they’ve Smith, said he believes it he said. although the club had been put in back netting for the will be great for both the around since 1986, inter- “He has played five games juniors which means we’re club and the community in est had died off in junior for the Chicago Whitesox now able to play two junior general. baseball around Bacchus and also played for Ameri- games at the same time.” Marsh. can AA and AAA leagues, “Mark took over as care- Mr Wilson said the Bac- taker coach for Ballan at the “Myself and Darren Power which is just under major end of last year and his pro- took over in 2012 when the league. chus Marsh Tigers were fessionalism over the pre- Tigers were struggling to “It’s great to have him always chasing new senior field two senior sides. We’ve around the club. He’s will- and junior players, both season has already brought gone from having no junior ing to help anyone, whether male and female, in par- the boys a long way,” Mr sides to running three sides they’re juniors or seniors, ticular players for its under Smith said. – under 13s, under 15s and and is a really levelheaded 13 team. “Campbell and Mark under 18s – and winning an guy. He plays for Essendon For more information con- played at the top level and under 12s premiership last in the summer season and tact Paul Wilson on 0419 achieved the ultimate suc- year,” Mr Wilson said. they’ve won the last three 538 867. cess and tapping into that

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NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE The next Ordinary Meeting of the Moorabool Shire Council will be held Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 2014 Blackwood Easter Carnival Woodchop - Saturday 19 April in the Council Chambers, Ballan. The annual Blackwood Easter Carnival will be held on Saturday 19 April 2014. Members of the public are most welcome to attend. The event street parade will commence at 11.00am from the corner of Whalebone Road and 2014 COMMUNITY GROUP DATABASE UPDATE Martin Streets, Blackwood and conclude at approximately 11.20am at the Blackwood Recreation Reserve. Moorabool Shire Council updates contact details for community groups, organisations, clubs, To facilitate the parade, the following streets will be closed from 10.45am until 11.30am on the etc on an annual basis to ensure groups are promoted effectively and kept updated on the latest day of the event: information and trends. • Whalebone Road Groups currently on the Community Group Database have been sent the form and are • Greendale-Trentham Road encouraged to complete it and return it to Council. Even if the contact details for your • Martin Street organisation have not changed, please ensure you complete and return the form as it will assist • Simmons Reef Road us to maintain an accurate database. • Recreation Reserve Road New groups, or groups that aren’t included on the Community Group Database, are strongly Motorists and pedestrians are urged to approach the area with caution during this time, observe encouraged to complete the Community Group Database Form as receiving this information all trafﬁ c signage, and seek alternative routes during the closure period. Your patience and co- will allow Council to promote your group to a range of relevant businesses, organisations and operation is appreciated during this time. community members. This information will also be used to provide your organisation with updates on relevant Council matters and funding opportunities. GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION The form can be downloaded from the Moorabool Shire Council website: Friday 18 April 2014 (Good Friday) www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and returned via: DOMESTIC GARBAGE/RECYCLING • Post: PO Box 18 Ballan 3342 Western Zone – South collection • Email: [email protected] • In person: Ballan or Darley Council ofﬁ ce or Lerderderg Library. (South of Old Melbourne Road) Should you have any questions or queries with regards to the 2014 Community Database Form • Would normally be picked up on Friday 18 April 2014 (Good Friday) • Will be picked up on Thursday 17 April 2014 please contact customer service on 5366 7100. COMMERCIAL GARBAGE REGIONAL VICTORIA LIVING EXPO • Would normally be picked up on Friday 18 April 2014 (Good Friday) Moorabool Shire Council will be showcasing the region and hoping to attract new residents and • Will be picked up on Thursday 17 April 2014 investors to Moorabool, at the Regional Victoria Living Expo, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank, this weekend; 11, 12 and 13 April, 2014. With thousands of people Due to these changes, there may be some delay in the collection of garbage/recycling on Thursday expected to attend, the expo provides a great opportunity to show why Moorabool is a great 17 April, and Council will appreciate resident’s patience and understanding. place to live, work and invest. Entry to the expo is free, and it is on 10am to 5pm Friday and All other garbage/recycling services within the Shire over the Easter 2014 period will be Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday. collected as normal.

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 – 8 April, 2014 Email - [email protected] Atlas put to the test LettersEmail: [email protected] to the Editor Dear Editor, ties, including a much more Secondly: “Humans are a It is very interesting that active health and sleep pro- tropical species. We evolved in a small area like Ballan, tective approach adopted at the equator in a climate the vice president of the by State Noise Pollution where freezing weather did AMA Professor Geoffrey regulatory authorities. not exist. The only reasons Dobb feels it incumbent Professor Dobb’s letter at- we can survive these cold for him to quote (Letters tempts to hose down any climates are fire, clothing, MN 1 April) from the AMA now well documented na- and housing.” Position Statement –“ Wind tional and international Ice ages extinguish most farms and Health 2014” evidence, is transparent life. Even a slight reduc- which was released on and has an obvious bias tion in surface temperature March 18th.. towards wind farms, but would turn the northern The AMA has apparently he, in his position as Chair grain fields of Canada, Chi- delivered a clean bill of AMA Public Health Com- na, Russia and Europe into health to victims of in- mittee, is failing in a duty frigid deserts. And millions dustrial wind turbines, if of care to distressed, ill and of humans and animals sleep deprived rural resi- we are to accept without would starve. dents forced to live in close question the content of the We are fortunate to live statement. proximity to industrial wind turbines. It is uncon- in a natural warm inter- The ludicrous suggestion scionable to let sufferers be- lude after the recurring ice that all the adverse health lieve that they are victims ages of the Pleistocene Era. effects may well be caused of scaremongering The modern warming has (L-R) Mac Scott of Bacchus Marsh checks out the new atlas with Chris and Eric Sharkey of by heightened anxiety evaporated moisture and Balliang East. Photo courtesy SRW has even been refuted in Once again, vested interests are at play and what discharged carbon dioxide the NHMRC Consultation A draft groundwater at- the atlas to find informa- range of people from the should be a situation where from the oceans. This in- Draft Information Paper - las for the Port Phillip and tion such as how many bi-partisan decisions are crease in atmospheric plant region who have an interest February 2014 – Evidence made in the interests of hu- nutrients has increased Western Port region was groundwater licences are in in groundwater. on Wind Farms and Human mans in need of assistance, crop yields and caused put to the test last week in the area, the salinity levels Health which stated: “there “This was a great chance political parties each push widespread greening of the Bacchus Marsh. in local groundwater, how is consistent but poor qual- for Southern Rural Water their own barrows. planet that can be detected Southern Rural Water’s groundwater is monitored, ity evidence that proximity to take the draft out to local Angela Kearns by satellite. These benefits draft atlas provides read- groundwater level trends, to wind farms is associated for the biosphere are ig- ers with information about water quality and ground- community members and with annoyance and, less Ballan nored by climate alarmists. the groundwater cycle, the water pollution. licence holders, get their consistently with sleep dis- Cold eras are remembered aquifers of the region, how “Participants also suggest- opinion and tap into their turbance and poorer qual- Dear Editor, for bitter storms, starva- groundwater is used and ed improvements for the at- local knowledge. ity of life”. In testimony to the US tion, migrations and wars. how it is managed. las after they had a chance As announced by the Senate in Feb 2014 Dr Pat- “Once feedback sessions The next natural climate to use it. Prime Minister, NHMRC is rick Moore, ecologist and Those who attended were are finished around the re- change is likely to see the committed to conducting co-founder of Greenpeace, invited to test the atlas by “During the workshop gion, Southern Rural Water ice returning. choosing a question about they were able to raise and multidisciplinary research, made two significant points will refine the atlas with the Everyone except penguins groundwater, and seeing if discuss issues such as treat- carried out by the best on climate change: aim of launching it later in and polar bears should the atlas would be able to ing groundwater for house- independent researchers Firstly: “When modern life the year,” he said. available. A truly evidence evolved over 500 million “Welcome the Warmth” – answer their question. hold use. based and precautionary years ago, CO2 was more Cold is the Killer. General Manager Ground- Mr Parker said the draft Work has started on an in- approach must by adopted than 10 times higher than Viv Forbes, water and Rivers, Craig atlas has been developed teractive online version of by State planning authori- today, yet life flourished.” Rosewood (Qld) Parker said attendees used in conjunction with a wide the atlas by SRW.

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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. Advertising of AGM’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 for incorporated groups. adult education MARKETs CHURCH Melton South Community Centre Ballan Lions Club Market Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit Tterm 2 program out now. Classes in computers, crafts & Saturday 3 May 2014, 8am-1pm. Sunday Mass 11.30am (2nd & 4th Sunday of Month). hobbies, cooking, languages, health & wellbeing, beauty 1st Saturday each Month. Inglis St, Ballan. Ballan Uniting Church and lots more available now. Phone 9747 8576 for enquiries Ballan Farmers Market Services – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday & bookings. Next Market – Saturday 12 April 2014, 9am-1pm. 2nd Satur- 9.30am Reflective Worship. Bacchus Marsh Community College day each month, Mill Cottage car park. Enq – 0408 218 954. Anglican Parish of Bacchus Marsh, Balliang, Myrniong & FREE computer classes (Digital Hub Program). All enquir- Darley Market Blackwood ies and bookings please call 5367 1061. Saturday 19 April, 9am-1pm. Darley Park, Cnr Gisborne Rd Service times - Holy Trinity Bacchus Marsh - Sunday & Grey St, Enq- 0488 345 145. 8.30am Holy Communion, 10am Family Service, Wednes- MEETINGS day Holy Communion 10am; St George’s Balliang 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays; Christ Church Myrniong 11am 1st & 3rd Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh) CHURCH Sunday; All Saints Blackwood 1st & 3rd Sunday, 9am. Meetings held second Sunday of month, 2.00 pm. Poul- Ballan Community Church try Pavilion. Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Services held every second Sunday, 5pm. Ballan Senior Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship Marsh Rd, Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Jack 9741 9705. Citizens Rooms. Contact Roger Featherston for further de- Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm. 1st Ballan Scout Group – Joeys - Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm; tails – 53 681 597. Further details – 0429 681 566. Cubs - Monday 6:30pm-8pm; Scouts - Wednesday 7pm- Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church 9pm @ Ballan Uniting Church Hall, Inglis St, Ballan. New Sundays, 10:30am. Worship Service and Children’s Pro- Members Welcome. Enquiries - Group Leader Bruce Hal- gram. Phone 5367 6550 for more details. lett - 0419 582 959. Living Word Bible Church Bacchus Marsh Multiple Birth Association Playgroup Sundays 10:30am. James Young Room, Bacchus Marsh Li- Every Wednesday morning, 9.30am - 11.30am brary. Call Azza - 0430 141 263. Darley Neighbourhood House, Jonathan Drive, Darley Catholic Parish of Gordon $30 per term - Enquiries to Marija 0423 215 071. Mass Times - Saturday 12 April - Springbank, 6:30pm. Ballan Playgroup Sunday 13 April - Bungaree, 8:45am; Ballan 10:30am. Every Tuesday 10am – 12 noon. Ballan Uniting Church Anglican Parish of West Moorabool Hall. Babies to 5 year olds. Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Service Times - Sunday 13 April - St John’s Bungaree, 9am; Carers – All Welcome. $20 per term or $4 per session Enq: St John’s Ballan, 11am; St James’ Morrisons, 5pm. Phone 0407 336 188 or 0405 729 190. 2014 Easter weekend 5368 2730 for more details. 18th to 20th April - 10am to 4pm 21st April – 10am to 3pm ST BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH BACCHUS MARSH PLAYHOUSE Trentham Mechanics Institute Hall 61 Lerderderg St, BACCHUS MARSH High Street, Trentham Phone: 5367 2069 Amateur Theatricals start-up General Enquiries to – E: [email protected] PUBLIC MEETING W: http://pol.cam.org.au/bacchusmarsh Jill McCallum Ph: 5424 1483 All Welcome! or Email: [email protected] HOLY WEEK & EASTER CELEBRATIONS 1:30pm Saturday 12 April Entry Enquiries to – 17 April Holy Thursday Mass of Dorothy Hancock Ph: 5424 1813 or the Lord’s Supper @ 7pm Supper Room in Main Street Bacchus Marsh Enquiries contact John 0468 453 340 Email: [email protected] 18 April Good Friday Info at www.trentham.org.au *11am Ecumenical “Way of the Cross” starting in the car-park (rear of Foodworks) *3pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion St Bernard’s Church Dance 19 April Holy Saturday Easter Vigil & Mass @ 6:30pm Public Meeting Sunday 27th April, 2014 20 April Easter Sunday Mass @ 8:30am & 10am Moorabool’s Rural Advisory Committee Proceeds to the Anglican Parish of West Moorabool 1.30pm to 5.30pm Reconciliation 1st Rite (Confession) Monday 14 April, 7pm Ballan Mechanics Hall, Inglis Street, Ballan Tues 15 April @ 4:45pm, Thurs 17 April @ 10am, Bungaree Recreational Reserve Good Friday 18 April @ 9:30am & Holy Saturday 19 April @ 10am Entry: $8 Guest Speakers & Open Discussion A plate of supper would be appreciated Communal Penitential Service - Wednesday 16 April @ 7:30pm on matters concerning Moorabool Farmers Music: Vaughn Harrison No Mass Easter Sunday at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Enquiries contact RAC – 0417 134 600 St John’s Ballan Korobeit Anglican Parish of West Moorabool School Holidays Ballan Farmers Market Second Saturday of each month 12 9am – 1pm Mill Cottage, 96 Inglis Street, Ballan April Have the time of your life horseback riding through picturesque bushland in Daylesford’s beautiful Fresh Fruit, ‘Spa Country’. 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IT’S A WINNER ASKING $260,000 HAPPY FAMILY ASKING $399,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 This neat and well presented home is ready to go. It has 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite and WIR, the Situated in a quiet court location is this superbly presented family home consisting of 4 bedrooms + others with BIRs. A modern kitchen with gas cooktop and electric oven, dining area and a good sized study, two bathrooms (ensuite to main), kitchen/dining, formal living, rumpus, split system heating/cooling, lounge are all part of the picture. Other features include WWC, tiling, ducted heating vertical blinds & ducted heating, quality fi ttings & fi xtures & NBN connected. Externally there is an extra large double ceiling fans. Outside we have colorbond gates, concrete driveway and a small garden shed. The property garage, alfresco area, garden sheds, landscaped gardens, all set on a generous 900m2 approx block of is close to transport, shops, schools, medical centre and parks. It’s ready for inspection. land. This is a family home with nothing to do but enjoy. PID: 718016 PID: 717752

WHAT A GREAT START ASKING $285,000 FIVE STAR QUALITY ASKING $639,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 1 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 3 Situated in Hillview Estate is this lovely presented 3 bedroom dwelling consisting of 2 bathrooms A fantastic family home of 4 bedrooms + study. Master bedroom has a spacious ens with double (ensuite to main), formal living, kitchen/dining/living, excellent fl oor coverings, evaporative cooling, vanity, spa bath & oversize shower & the WIR doubles as a dressing room. Beds 2, 3 & 4 all have wall furnace heating, quality fi ttings & fi xtures, & more only an inspection will reveal. Externally we BIRs. The open plan meals & family room adjoins the kitchen. Quality fl oor coverings & window have a single garage, alfresco area, vegie garden, all set on a generous size block of land. furnishings, ducted heating & cooling & vacuum. Triple garage & a beautiful in ground, solar heated pool surrounded by manicured & landscaped gardens. PID: 714664 PID: 712374

BEAUTIFUL HOME, BEAUTIFUL OUTLOOK! ASKING $545,000 AS GOOD AS NEW ASKING $520,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 2 Beautiful family home located on a large block & backing onto the Lerderderg River reserve in the Elms Only 2 years old this beautiful family home consists of 3 living areas including the formal lounge, kitchen Estate. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3 with BIRs & the large master has WIR & ens. Formal lounge with with huge WIP, meals/family room & a dedicated theatre room. Master bedroom with WIR & ens with open fi re & mantle & dining room are very comfortable. Spacious family room adjoining the kitchen which separate toilet, bedrooms 2 & 3 have BIRs & there is a study complete with built in desks. Ducted heating has gas cook top, wall oven & dishwasher. The home has 9’ ceilings & ducted heating & cooling & a & cooling & security system. Oversize double garage has direct access to house. Pergola adjoining the security system. Double garage and 8m x 6m paved outdoor entertaining area. alfresco area, fully landscaped and access to the backyard beside garage. PID: 692358 PID: 689838

AS GOOD AS NEW! ASKING $369,000 START COLLECTING RENT! ASKING $220,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 2 1 1 This is a terrifi c family home on a low maintenance block within walking distance to Schools, Railway Station & A perfect opportunity to enter the property market and start collecting rent from day 1. This 2 bedroom unit Maddingley Park. The master bedroom has WIR & ens, beds 2 & 3 have BIR. Formal lounge, meals & family room is currently leased to an excellent tenant until Feb 2015. Both bedrooms have BIR, the spacious lounge adjacent to the galley style kitchen with stone bench tops & quality appliances. Polished boards, 9’ ceilings, a room has a wall air conditioner and gas space heater. The kitchen has an upright gas stove and adjoins security system & ducted heating & cooling. Externally you have a fantastic outdoor entertaining space, a double garage with remote door & sideway access suitable for boat or trailer storage. This package is on a a meals area. A terrifi c back yard and single garage with roller door. Only a short distance to shopping 2 centre and doctors and nearby bus stop, this unit would make an ideal investment. 540m low maintenance block, on a nice wide street. PID: 705756 PID: 707830

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IN THE HEART OF TOWN ASKING $320,000 FAMILY HOME, FANTASTIC LOCATION! ASKING $425,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 1 2 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 Location doesn’t get any better than this. Lovely 3 bedroom unit is just minutes walking distance to Grant A private court location within walking distance to the Main Street. This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home St, Main St, Hospital, Schools & more. The unit has 3 bedrooms, all with BIRs, a good size lounge with is very well presented. Main bedroom with WIR & Ens, & remaining 3 have BIRs. 3 living areas, quality drapes & carpet & wall A/C, plus ducted gas heating throughout. Kitchen with electric wall oven formal lounge, a chef friendly kitchen adjoining the open plan family room & a theatre/rumpus room & gas cooktop. A nice bathroom, separate W/C, & good laundry. Externally there is a single garage with rolladoor, fully paved rear courtyard & garden with small shed & R/W tank, the at the back. Decked alfresco area has access to both the family & rumpus rooms. Reverse cycle split system A/C & double garage with direct access to the house. garage also has an adjoining car parking space PID: 656894 PID: 685982

THE PERFECT PACKAGE ASKING $420,000 EXECUTIVE HOME, WITH EXECUTIVE VIEWS! ASKING $710,000 Bacchus Marsh 3 2 3 Bacchus Marsh 4 3 4 Situated in the Clifton Park estate, corner block with 3 bedrooms + study. The immaculate home presents This exceptional home has been designed & built to take advantage of some of the best panoramic views beautifully. Master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite, large lounge with adjoining formal dining area, available in Bacchus Marsh. Consisting of 4 bedrooms + study & 3 distinct living areas with fl oor to ceiling neat kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dining area. Lounge at the back of the house leads out 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 into the outdoor entertaining area. Double garage for your cars, also a single carport. Security system & cellar & store room & an additional double brick garage at the rear of the house providing you’ll be comfortable all year round with ducted heating & cooling installed. PID: 714464 fl at access to the living space. PID: 710132

BETTER THAN A HOUSE & LAND PACKAGE ASKING $370,000 A QUALITY HOME! ASKING $449,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 living areas home will suit the fi rst home/new home buyer to a tee. Located Located in Clifton Park Estate is this quality home of 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom has on a 1200m2 block amongst new homes in the Summerfi eld Estate the house has quality appliances in WIR & ens & beds 2, 3 & 4 all have BIRs. Kitchen, meals & family room are open plan. Kitchen with quality the hostess kitchen with stone bench tops & glass splashback. The living areas have beautiful spotted appliances & island bench with dishwasher & double sink. Excellent window furnishings & fl oor coverings gum timber fl oors & there is ducted heating & cooling fi tted throughout. There is an alfresco area under throughout, ducted heating & cooling. Double garage with remote door. Large carport/pergola that abuts roof & the double garage has direct access to the home. the alfresco area & provides vehicle access to a color bond shed/workshop. PID: 712995 PID: 712423

UNIQUE HOME, GREAT VIEWS! ASKING $595,000 QUIET COURT, BIG BLOCK & POOL ASKING $399,000 Bacchus Marsh 4 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 4 3 2 If you are looking for a home with loads of character & multiple living spaces then look no further. This well Consisting of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal lounge & dining & a huge rumpus room. The master designed family home built over 3 levels & consisting of 4 bedrooms + a study, ens to master bedroom, family bedroom has a semi ensuite & you have 2 family bathrooms. The galley style kitchen is adjacent to a bathroom + powder room, formal dining room, kitchen & meals area + formal lounge room & huge rumpus room. spacious meals area. There is a gas heater & a R/C a/c in the lounge room & ducted heating. Beautiful Ducted heating & cooling, double garage with direct access to the house & beautifully landscaped front garden. The home is built on a 2300m2 block with commanding views from the 2 levels of decked verandah that landscaped gardens & fully fenced in ground pool. Enclosed double carport with twin roller doors & access to the back yard. Walk to childcare, kindergartens, schools, doctors & shopping. are ideal for outdoor entertaining & you can never be built out. PID: 704909 PID: 694547

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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

mADDInGLEY PrICE: $339,000 DArLEY PrICE: $379,000

Looking For A Smart Start or Astute Investment? 3 2 2 Young Family Home in Young Family Estate 4 2 2 Then look no further. Positioned on the Maddingley side of town just minutes away from the peaceful Werribee With generous bedroom sizes, big living and great yard space this home is sure to please. The 5 year old River, Bacchus Marsh Grammar & Bacchus Marsh Secondary College, Maddingley Park and Tennis Club, this home sits on a 721 sq. allotment and allows for excellent entertainment areas. A formal lounge overlooks refurbished home is a special fi nd in the highly held property market. Set back from the street on a private and the street and captures the morning sunlight, while the second living is open place to the lovely kitchen secure 1217sqm block with a R.O.W (Right of Way) at the rear. Features include; 3 bedrooms (Master with WIR and dining. Featuring top quality stainless steel appliances and a large corner pantry, this kitchen is and en-suite), generous open plan living, updated kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances, separate extremely functional. Other features of this home include; gas central heating & cooling, large pergola family plus study and a large central bathroom. Outdoor offers a covered entertainment area, there are some area, and side access through to the rear yard perfect for a boat, caravan or trailer. A Great entry level garden works still required – fi nish off in your own style. Be the fi rst to inspect and call now. value offered here in the popular “Grantleigh Estate”. Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 3 Gaynor Street Address: 69 Nelson Street Web Id: 61387710 mADDInGLEY $249,000 BACCHuS mArSH $299,500 DArLEY $365,000 BACCHuS mArSH $199,000

INSPECT: Saturday 10.30-11.00am RENTAL RETURN $11,180 PA

3 1 2 4 2 2 2 1 maddingley Side Great Location will Impress Location & Appeal Do the Sums Very rare to ﬁ nd a vacant block of this size, especially A fantastic opportunity in a central location with Close to primary schools, Darley shopping centre and Highly prized central position of Bacchus Marsh. all amenities at hand, including Kindergartens, easy freeway access. Family home in immaculate Within walking distance to Schools, Main Street on the Maddingley side of town. Comprising of a 24 Schools, Parks, Sporting facilities, and the Bacchus metre frontage and depth of 50 metres it is an ideal condition. Spotless bathroom & laundry, bright Shops & Railway Station. Recently undergone a Marsh Main Street shopping strip. Boasting 3 living room, quality kitchen/meals area with an huge make over including; new carpets, fresh paint, site to build your dream home or a smart choice of bedrooms, spacious lounge, kitchen/meals, gas heating and evaporative cooling, neat and adjoining spacious family room, gas central heating new kitchen bench tops, new bathroom vanity, a development site. North/East aspect provides for & split system air conditioning. Great back yard with shower screen and toilet. This 2 bedroom unit has fabulous views over the township. Be quick for this tidy bathroom, sunroom, double garage, all on a generous allotment of approximately 760sqm. spacious alfresco area including a built in brick BBQ, a totally new lease of life, it would make the ideal one! Inspections are sure to impress. all set out on a well maintained allotment. choice as an owner/occupier or smart investment. Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: Sat 10:30-11:00AM Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: By appointment Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 16 Moore Street Web Id: 61376120 Address: 59 Young Street Web Id: 61361360 Address: 26 McLeod Drive Web Id: 61374130 Address: 2/12 George Street Web Id: 61317650 DArLEY PrICE: $669,000 DArLEY PrICE: $535,000

INSPECT: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm 2000 SQM LAND INSPECT: Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

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: Sat 12:00-12:30pm Online: www.lensmith.com.au Open: Sat 1.00-1.30pm Online: www.lensmith.com.au Address: 4 Chambers Court Web Id: 61379980 Address: 32 Victoria Street Web Id: 61361120 DArLEY $299,500 BACCHuS mArSH $332,000 mADDInGLEY $350,000 mADDInGLEY $635,000

VACANT POSSESSION 80 ACRES

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INSPECT: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

3 1 2 3 2 2 2 1 8 3 1 2 It all starts here A Perfect Place to Start Be Exposed Access to melbourne & Geelong Set amongst established gardens on an easy care Currently retuning $290 per week rent. Close to Outstanding investment opportunity suit investors Three Bedroom brick home all with BIR and ceiling 725sqm lot. Ideal for the ﬁ rst home buyer or investor. Main Street shops, Primary & Secondary schools and owner occupiers. High exposure location at the fans. House includes; study, new modern kitchen Comprises of 3 great sized bedrooms, two spacious & railway station. Comprising of 3 bedrooms WIRs gateway of Bacchus Marsh growth corridor. Older and bathroom, freshly painted, new wood heater and living areas, galley style kitchen, walk in pantry, gas and ens to main, 2 separate living areas, kitchen/ style weatherboard home comprising 2 bedrooms, split system air con. Huge under cover entertainment heating & evaporative cooling plus energy saving solid timber kitchen, good sized lounge, neat & tidy solar roof panels. Large north facing BBQ pergola meals area, large family room, central bathroom throughout. Factory building area 200m2 approx, area and BBQ gazebo, established gardens and fruit area, huge garage/workshop. and laundry. Other features include; double garage, land area 874sqm approx. 20 metre frontage. trees, 2 water tanks, garden shed and a huge man under cover pergola area, gas central heating & split Ability to run your business from this excellent site. cave/workshop. Acreage currently consists of 16 system air conditioner. Industrial Zone. paddocks all new fencing and electriﬁ ed. Open: Sat 11.00-11.30am 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: 18 Nathan Drive Web Id: 61374130 Address: 21 Connor Street Web Id: 61377410 Address: 29 Griffi th Street Web Id: 61368780 Address: 3752 Geelong/Ballan Road Web Id: 61377420 Page 22 The Moorabool News – 8 April, 2014 Email - [email protected] LOCAL TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY 5368 1966 Computer Running Slow?

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ARIES—March 21-April 20 It is time to change from that confortable old style and present your ideas in a more flamboyant way. If you have taken a vow that says for better or worse, this is the week to enjoy the better. TAURUS—April 21-May 22 Your loved one may seem overly eager to push his/her opinions on you. It’s only a way of letting out steam, so don’t take it personally. The weekend accents work and a chance to make some extra cash. GEMINI—May 23-June 21 This is a good week for making arrangements for future events. The generosity of someone you bearly know touches you and news of a romantic nature makes you positively glow. Page 26 The Moorabool News – 8 April, 2014 Email - [email protected] CANCER—June 22-July 22 Unexpected expenses balance small financial gains. A request appeals so much to your ego, you have trouble saying no. Be warned! Health needs should be taken more seriously. LEO—July 23-August 22 Coincidences dominate the week. The key to a successful week is to make the most of any chance meetings. Stars & PuzzlesPrepare too, for a lecture from those who look after your finances. VIRGO—August 23-September 22 QUICK PUZZLE ★ Make a triple effort to remain calm among testy friends. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A home approvement project could receive a setback ★ around the weekend, but finances should appear much brighter next week.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ideas about your job or an academic programme are changing. To switch or not to switch is the question and an older relative could offer wise counsel. Your sense of humour is in great form. You could be a marvellous stand ARIES—March 21-April 20 up comic! It is time to change from that confortable old style and present your ideas in a more flamboyant way. If you have SCORPIO—October 23-November 21 taken a vow that says for better or worse, this is the week News this week can be unreliable. Stories are exagger- to enjoy the better. ated and rumours fly fast. Follow up original ideas TAURUS—April 21-May 22 promptly - that is before they are borrowed. Your loved one may seem overly eager to push his/her SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22 opinions on you. It’s only a way of letting out steam, so don’t take it personally. The weekend accents work and The world is your oyster this week. Pampering is the a chance to make some extra cash. theme, especially from family and close friends. A change of direction in your work environment could take place GEMINI—May 23-June 21 later in the week. This is a good week for making arrangements for future CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 events. The generosity of someone you bearly know Your life is an open book and you are ready to share ex- touches you and news of a romantic nature makes you citing news with the world. Make no assumptions about positively glow. work that is supposed to be done for you. Check up of- CANCER—June 22-July 22 ten, and be a little aggressive if necessary. Unexpected expenses balance small financial gains. A AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 NO. 8850 request appeals so much to your ego, you have trouble ACROSS DOWN saying no. Be warned! Health needs should be taken It is easy to be deceived this week. Your work mates more seriously. may use flattery to get you to take on extra workloads. 6. Basic (11) 1. Diabolic (8) You may misinterpret the motives of loved ones. 7. Adhesive (4) 2. Animal (6) LEO—July 23-August 22 8. Vegetable (8) 3. Layer (6) PISCES—February 20-March 20 Coincidences dominate the week. The key to a success- Loved ones may seem a little gruff or a little rushed, while 9. Young swan (6) 4. Move (4) ful week is to make the most of any chance meetings. 10. Live (6) 5. Nut (6) you are in a mood to take life very casually. This a great Prepare too, for a lecture from those who look after your week for joining groups, especially sports related ones. 12. Impassive (6) 6. Horse (5) finances. There is an excellent potential for introductions. 15. Pester (6) 11. Honest (8) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 17. Inn-keeper (8) 13. Plod (6) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK 19. Lazy (4) 14. Period (6) Make a triple effort to remain calm among testy friends. Take a strong sense of loyalty and a deep sense of devo- 20. Relative (11) 15. Shed (6) A home approvement project could receive a setback tion and combine with brittle wit and extreme impatience, 16. Of the sun (5) around the weekend, but finances should appear much and the result? - you of course. In romance, your more 18. Jump (4) brighter next week. than direct approach brings results. CRYPTIC PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Ideas about your job or an academic programme are ACROSS changing. To switch or not to switch is the question and 6. “I’ve gotcha!” that everybody’s saying now? (5,6). 7. an older relative could offer wise counsel. Your sense of Come apart when you zip (4). 8. Anxious when one tried humour is in great form. You could be a marvellous stand to create dissension (8). 9. Strain to get the accent (6). Sup comic!UDOKU 10. Stretch to a slap-up meal (6). 12. Changes to “When about to heal” (6). 15. A buzzer gets the man in next (6). SCORPIO—October 23-November 21 17. They’re dear old things! (8). 19. In return, make war NewsNUMBER this week can be unreliable. GAME Stories are exagger- against (4). 20. Tackle the job in the cellar? (3,4,2,2). ated and rumours fly fast. Follow up original ideas promptlyANSWER - that is before BELOW they are borrowed. DOWN SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22 1. The way to encourage fish production (8). 2. Isn’t fair on the male cats about (6). 3. Helps one in and they The world is your oyster this week. Pampering is the sent one (6). 4. A joke upsetting to the senile (4). 5. Get- theme, especially from family and close friends. A change ting the facts on the woman in Switzerland (6). 6. A box of direction in your work environment could take place later in the week. of matches to carry (5). 11. Does it provide the carpen- ter with a thorny problem? (8). 13. Contrive to get a key CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 and mean to break out (6). 14. Getting up in a sort of Your life is an open book and you are ready to share ex- daze, or trance (6). 15. Founding on an infringement in citing news with the world. Make no assumptions about the case (6). 16. Poke the thing with a finger (5). 18. Is it work that is supposed to be done for you. Check up of-

a ring enclosed in the letter? (4). ten, and be a little aggressive if necessary.

I-O-t-a. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

13, Man-a-G-e. 14, St-up-or. 15, Ba-sin-g. 16, Dig-it. 18, Dig-it. 16, Ba-sin-g. 15, St-up-or. 14, Man-a-G-e. 13, It is easy to be deceived this week. Your work mates

SOLUTIONSRose-wood. 11, - CROSSWORD(mat)Ches-t(o). 6, NO.Gen-Eva. 88495, (rev.).

may use flattery to get you to take on extra workloads.

Down - 1, St-urge-on. 2, C-he-ats. 3, Cha-I-rs. 4, Gag-a 4, Cha-I-rs. 3, C-he-ats. 2, St-urge-on. 1, -

QUICK SOLUTIONS You may misinterpret the motives of loved ones. Across - 6, Mohammedan. it. 8, Earn.to 9,down Plug.Get 20, 10, Zebra.Wage. 19, PISCES—February 20-March 20

11, Kill. 12,Antiques. Pretender.17, 16,Be-Sid-e. Spectator.15, 20, A-mend-s. Snug. 12, 22, Ruler.Spread. 10, Loved ones may seem a little gruff or a little rushed, while

Across - 6, Catch phrase. 7, Tear. 8, Agitated. 9, Stress. 9, Agitated. 8, Tear. 7, phrase. Catch 6, -

23, Site. 24, Kiwi. 25, Motionless. you are in a mood to take life very casually. This a great CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC GEN WHY Down - 1, Dollar. 2, Haughty. 3, Amazon. 4, Edible. 5, week for joining groups, especially sports related ones.

There is an excellent potential for introductions.

Sneak. 7, Brill. 13, Due. 14, Marsala.Leap. 18, 15, Snail.Solar. 16, 17, Po- Hangar.

lite. 15, 18, Carrot.Decade. 19,14, Obtuse.Trudge. 21,13, Grime.Straight. 11, Filly. 6, mond. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Down - 1, Infernal. 2, Rabbit. 3, Veneer. 4, Stir. 5, Al- 5, Stir. 4, Veneer. 3, Rabbit. 2, Infernal. 1, -

Take a strong sense of loyalty and a deep sense of devo-

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Grandfather. 20, Idle. 19, tion and combine with brittle wit and extreme impatience,

Across - 6,Publican. Straight17, up.Harass. 8, O-at-H.15, Stolid. 9, A-C-tS.12, 10,Reside. Not10, so. net. and the result? - you of course. In romance, your more

Across - 6, Fundamental. 7, Glue. 8, Beetroot. 9, Cyg- 9, Beetroot. 8, Glue. 7, Fundamental. 6, - 11, Note. 12, T-ole-rance. 16, Pat-Ron-age. 20, O-pu-s than direct approach brings results. (rev.). 22, Tacks (tax). 23, R-OM-e.SOLUTIONS 24,QUICK E-lla (rev.). 25,

Banana skin. Down -8850 1, Stuc-Co.NO. 2, L-ass-ies. 3,CROSSWORD A-gen-da. - 4, S’ta-ti-SOLUTIONS c (rev.). 5, Spoon. 7, State. 13, No-t. 14, Undre-SS. 15,

Spill. 17, A-C-cent. 18, R-is-ing. 19, Ga-MB-it. 21, Stabs.

21. Be very enthusiastic about a number in it (4). it in number a about enthusiastic very Be 21.

be a terrible nag (5). 19. Climbing up to get to him (4). him to get to up Climbing 19. (5). nag terrible a be

hard acts, I cracked, to follow, doctor (7). 17. Started to Started 17. (7). doctor follow, to cracked, I acts, hard

standing inside recovered her composure (8). 14. Very 14. (8). composure her recovered inside standing

(4). 11. Broke, being rotten (4,4). 13. The horse woman horse The 13. (4,4). rotten being Broke, 11. (4).

bird-house (8). 6. Myself and the others, again, had been had again, others, the and Myself 6. (8). bird-house

4. Hoarding food (5). 5. Antiseptic Rose sprayed in the in sprayed Rose Antiseptic 5. (5). food Hoarding 4.

(4). 3. Father, the language when there’s a setback! (7). setback! a there’s when language the Father, 3. (4).

1. A deficit for little time (8). 2. Soon getting a point ahead point a getting Soon 2. (8). time little for deficit A 1.

DOWN

(6). 22. Had a faint look of disapproval? (4,1,3,4). disapproval? of look faint a Had 22. (6).

cret? (6). 20. Walk or take a bus, perhaps, on the street the on perhaps, bus, a take or Walk 20. (6). cret?

16. Told to re-do, changing the colour (7). 18. Top se- Top 18. (7). colour the changing re-do, to Told 16.

(5). 15. The warmth gets right through to the centre (5). centre the to through right gets warmth The 15. (5).

12. “White Pet” has some difficulty rounding the bend the rounding difficulty some has Pet” “White 12.

shouted for (6). 10. Gather, from her vast collection (7). collection vast her from Gather, 10. (6). for shouted

the vacuum beside the cooker (6). 9. Unable to move, to Unable 9. (6). cooker the beside vacuum the

7. Go on new tack in your studies? (6,6). 8. Colour of Colour 8. (6,6). studies? your in tack new on Go 7.

ACROSS

CRYPTIC PUZZLE CRYPTIC

21. Kind (4) Kind 21.

19. Depend (4) Depend 19. 22. Dickens novel (6,6) novel Dickens 22.

17. Cold (5) Cold 17. 20. Rebellion (6) Rebellion 20.

14. Ally (7) Ally 14. 18. Language (6) Language 18.

13. Wonderful (8) Wonderful 13. 16. Sympathise (7) Sympathise 16.

Ponder (8) Ponder . 11 15. Hallmark (5) Hallmark 15.

6. Fit (4) Fit 6. 12. Stop (5) Stop 12.

5. Fish (8) Fish 5. 10. Encourage (7) Encourage 10.

4. Twenty (5) Twenty 4. 9. Remember (6) Remember 9.

3. Stuck (7) Stuck 3. 8. Sheen (6) Sheen 8.

2. Place (4) Place 2.

1. Debate (8) Debate 1. 7. Material (5-2-5) Material 7.

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QUICK PUZZLE QUICK Email - [email protected] Sport The Moorabool News – 8 April, 2014 Page 27 Central Highlands Football League Results – Round 1 Bacchus Seniors Buninyong 12.8 (80) d Newlyn 6.9 (45) Daylesford 11.4 (70) d Ballan 6.5 (41) Waubra 13.12 (90) d Hepburn 12.8 (80) Creswick 17.10 (112) d Clunes 8.8 (56) R’wood/C’hap 26.13 (169) d Skipton 0.2 (2) Marsh Beaufort 9.11 (65) d Dunnstown 4.1 (25) Springbank 31.18 (204) d Smythesdale 0.0 (0) Under 14.5 Bungaree 20.28 (148) d Gordon 11.6 (72) Learmonth 9.10 (64) d C’ham/Linton2.4 (16) Hepburn 15.9 (99) d Waubra 2.3 (15) Buninyong 13.16 (94) d Newlyn 7.13 (55) Ballan 14.7 (91) d Daylesford 3.4 (22) Beaufort 7.11 (53) d Dunnstown 2.0 (12) Creswick 14.15 (99) d Clunes 10.10 (70) Skipton 9.9 (63) d R’wood/C’hap 9.4 (58) Gordon 14.13 (97) d Bungaree 2.1 (13) Soccer Springbank 41.25 (271) d Smythesdale 0.0 (0) Under 17.5 Buninyong 5.11 (41) d Newlyn 4.1 (25) Learmonth 17.9 (111) d C’ham/Linton 10.8 (68) Hepburn 20.11 (131) d Waubra 2.0 (12) Creswick 19.19 (133) d Clunes 0.0 (0) Results Daylesford 16.14 (110) d Ballan 14.12 (96) Dunnstown 12.13 (85) d Beaufort 3.6 (24) Smythesdale 10.7 (67) d Springbank 5.4 (34) Skipton 10.13 (73) d R’wood/C’hap 5.16 (46) Bungaree 28.13 (181) d Gordon 0.3 (3) C’ham/Linton 9.8 (62) d Learmonth 6.2 (38) Under 13’s Open Reserves Newlyn 21.12 (138) d Buninyong 1.3 (9) Ballan 24.12 (156) d Daylesford 0.0 (0) Waubra 24.10 (154) d Hepburn 2.7 (19) Creswick 15.12 (102) d Clunes 5.1 (31) R’wood/C’hap 6.13 (49) d Skipton 1.3 (9) B/Marsh SC 2 lost Beaufort 6.10 (46) d Dunnstown 6.9 (45) Springbank 16.11 (107) d Smythesdale 1.6 (12) Bungaree 20.16 (136) d Gordon 5.4 (34) C’ham/ Linton 17.9 (111) d Learmonth 8.6 (54) Buninyong SC 3 Under 15’s Open Central Highlands B/Marsh SC 3 lost Nth Central Highlands Netball League United Black SC 4

Netball League Goals - Declan Macdonald 3. Results - Round 1 Results - Round 1 Seniors Division 3 Open

13&U 15&U 17&U C B A B/Marsh SC 2 drew Waubra 6 10 28 25 41 45 Horsham SC 2 Hepburn 36 32 16 17 32 42 Beaufort 17 5 20 9 10 13 Goals - Kevin Langan 1, Dunnstown 2 37 32 54 54 80 Reece Mamic 1. Gordon 26 28 28 8 9 31 Bungaree 11 18 44 41 44 52 Newlyn 16 27 12 5 12 25 Buninyong 30 6 23 47 25 34 Clunes 10 32 3 28 28 42 Creswick 28 3 26 19 29 46 Springbank 1 25 61 49 52 84 Smythesdale 36 14 7 17 14 11 Carngham 37 41 13 22 14 19 Learmonth 5 10 26 29 28 40 Daylesford 0 18 14 27 20 25 Former Carlton AFL star Glenn Manton lined up for Beaufort in the seniors against Ballan 21 10 14 10 40 61 Dunnstown Skipton 4 17 23 16 21 54 Rokewood 11 7 5 27 21 32 Sulky Snippets

Harness Racing Club pre- away in third place.. ing En Aye Jay. race. sented a restricted class fix- Driven by brother David, Coming from a 30 metre ture at Tabcorp Park Melton Bungaree trainer Gabriel En Aye Jay used the sprint backmark, Josephine Jones on Wednesday April 2. Steenhuis’ team have been Korweinguboora trainer lane to register a neck vic- went into a wild gallop at Coimadai trainer Steve airborne of late and Al- John Watt was also a winner tory over Snow Cone and the bell appearing to put Zammit was successful lamerican Theory/Owen at the Bacchus Marsh pro- Waterboy. The mile rate herself out of business, with four year old Royal Girl gelding Snack Beast gram, when 4-Y-0 Live Or 2-00.9. however once trotting Mattjesty/Awesome Asset broke his maiden status at Die/Van Goddess mare Cee again, was sent forward mare Awesome Mattjesty start number six with a bril- Goddess greeted the judge three wide to round up her in the Bacchus Marsh Har- liant front running display in the Gillespie Earthmov- Kilmore’s Thursday night rivals with ease, scoring by ness Racing Club Pace for to land the tab.com.au 3-Y-0 ing Pace for R0 class over fixture was huge for the 3.1 metres in a rate of 2-05.8 By LEN BAKER R0 class over 2240 metres. Pace over 1720 metres with 2240 metres. distribution area with Par- over Rosemma and Pride Of Long Forest father and Daryl Douglas in the sulky. Cee Goddess driven by wan’s Philip Chircop tak- Sundon. daughter Peter Thompson Mick Stanley led through- ing the Concept Caravans Smart Christian Cullen/ and Kate Gath were suc- out from gate two, record- Pace for C0 class over 2180 Lagoon Lady four year old cessful at “The Valley” with Daylesford father and ing an easy 15.9 metre metres with 4-Y-0 Armbro Meetings for the week: mare Lady Patti resumed 6-Y-0 Jet Laag/Whatabee victory from Lost Forever Operative/Shower Of Roses Wednesday – Cobram/Bal- from a long spell with an daughter Bob and Anne- gelding Graybuck in the from last and Goodlooking gelding Reign Of Pain. larat, Thursday – Bendigo/ impressive performance Maree Conroy scored a be- Heatherdale Bowling Club Prince (one/one at bell) in a to take the Bacchus Marsh lated victory with five year Mildura, Friday – Melton, Pace for C4 & C5 class over mile rate of 2-01.1. Trials April 12 Pace for R1 old Life Sign/Dalmont Vivi- Saturday – Mildura (Cup), 2150 metres in a rate of class over 1720 metres in a enne mare Argyle Melody Other winners were Jo- Sunday – Warrnambool @ 1-56.7, leading throughout rate of 1-57.5. in the SEW-Eurodrive Trot- sephine Jones (Anna Far- Melton, Monday – Yarra Val- for the greater portion of Trained at Long Forest by ters Mobile for TR0 & TR1 At Charlton on Thursday, rell – Ballan) and Valley Of ley, Tuesday – Shepparton. the journey to defeat Classy Andy Gath, Lady Patti driv- class over 2240 metres. Dunnstown part-owner/ Diamonds (Jodi Quinlan Horses to follow: Artis- Western with Houhora De- en by wife Kate surged clear Argyle Melody in a pun- trainer John Murphy – Parwan). tic Angel, Valens, Baran- light finishing third. approaching the home ishing finish prevailed by snared the Bitu-Mill Rural Six year old Sundon/Emily duda, Sketchman, Blisstar, turn in advance of World a head over Caledonian Civil Pace for C0 class over Eden mare Josephine Jones Strawberry Heart, What A Famous and Glenhuggard Breeze with Solar Flash 1609 metres with Union produced an outstanding Fine Fella, Soho Chicago, The nearby Bacchus Marsh which trailed the leader. weakening to be 2.7 metres Guy/Most Mysty 4-Y-0 geld- performance to win her Gracenator.

BALLAN PLUMBING Service & supplies of all plumbing needs Proud supporter of 155 Inglis St, Ballan Phone: 5368 1036 Fax: 5368 1510 – www.ballanplumbing.com.au all district sport! Page 28 The Moorabool News – 8 April, 2014 Sport Email - [email protected] Blues give Dogs a fright End of Season awards Ballan Cricket Club’s the Year” was Daniel Ro- coaching the juniors. Round 1 v Daylesford presentation night was meo after having taken out Last Monday night the held at the recreation re- the Ballarat Cricket Associ- Ballarat Cricket Associa- serve rooms on Saturday ation Division 3 Champion tion Presentation night was night 29th March and was Player. held at Saxon House in Bal- well attended. The night For Division 1, Noel Hea- larat with Ballan featur- started off with a wel- field was awarded the ing prominently. The U14 come from club President “McConnell Family Club Best Junior Player was won Mick Loughnane, thank- Champion” shield after a by Dylan Graham with 23 ing many people within great year with bat, making votes, 5 clear of J. Doherty the club and our sponsors three hundreds (148,141 & on 18. Dylan got 3 votes in who enable us to compete 135) going toward a total of all but two games which through the season. Awards 663 runs for the season @ is an amazing feat. Ben were then presented to the 73.67 ave, helping steer the Loughnane was the next U12’s followed by a spit team to a semi final berth. highest Ballan player equal roast meal. He took 12 wickets at an av- 4th with 10 votes. The U14’s presentations erage of 17.33, had 3 catches In the U 16’s the award was were next with their awards and got a run out. Noel also won by Lachie Snaith on 12 Seniors - The Blues were keen to open their season well and have their first ever victory with Dylan Graham taking came in equal 3rd in the as- votes closely followed by over Daylesford. The conditions were ideal and the Blues put in an excellent account with out the “U14 Cricketer of sociation awards. Dylan Trickey on 11. The Zac Peoples having a fruitful day bagging 8 goals. The match could have gone either way the Year” for Ballan. Michael Snaith & Jake Glis- vote counting was tense as but in the dying minutes Daylesford steadied and sealed the game with two late goals. Dylan Trickey won the sen were surprised to joint- Dylan polled well in the last Ballan 14 12 96 lost Daylesford 16 14 110 “U16 Cricketer of the Year” ly receive the “Leigh Conroy half of the season slowly Best - Z Peoples, J Fenwick, L Herring, K Doyle , D Christie , D Neilsen narrowly beating Lachie Memorial Best Clubman” catching Lachie who had Snaith. award for the great work his best games in the first Reserves - Ballan 14 7 91 def Daylesford 3 4 22 In the seniors, the “2nd XI that they have both done half. Terrence Curwin-King Under 17.5 - Ballan 6 5 41 lost Daylesford Chris Mullane Cricketer of with the club and with also polled well with9 votes. Under 14.5 - There was a changing of the guard for this team with Peter McGregor taking over after Jason Bongarts outstanding 10 year stint. Ballan 25 11 161 def Daylesford 0 0 0 Best - S Dale, T Meyer, R Dylan Trickey. U16 Dylan Graham. Noel Heafield. Daniel Romeo & Chris Bongart, H Webb, B Guppy, cricketer of the year. U14 cricketer of McConnell Family Mullane. H Whitehead the year. Club Champion. Under 12 - Ballan 2 1 13 lost Daylesford 6 2 38 Best - M Casey, L Trickey,H Brown, M Popple, J Monaghan

Michael Snaith & Jake Dylan Graham, Dylan Trickey Lachie Snaith & Dylan Glissen. Joint Best & Lachie Snaith with their Trickey with their coach Clubman. BCA medals. Michael Snaith.

The U12’s at the presentation night.

CAMPBELL BROWN Photos: Chris Thom Ex AFL Gold Coast Suns & Hawthorn premiership player Saturday 12 April Will play for Ballan Seniors v Waubra At Ballan Football Oval – Cowie St, Ballan The U16’s at the presentation night.

Senior Ballan coach Mark Williams will play alongside Campbell Brown, just as they did in the 2008 Hawthorn grand final

Senior game starts at 2pm. Entry - $10 Adults, Concession Holders, Pensioners $5 Children under 18 Free The U14’s at the presentation night. ‘Go Blues’ Email - [email protected] Sport The Moorabool News – 8 April, 2014 Page 29 Bacchus Marsh Junior FNC Round 1 v Darley

FOOTBALL U10 Reserves - In their first real hit out, the team showed Darley Junior FNC discipline beyond their years following all the Ballan Netball Round 1 v Bacchus Marsh game plan rules. Round 1 v Daylesford Awards - J. Watson, B. Bishop, I. Nixon, A. Blain, FOOTBALL Under 16 Reserves A. Lalor, E. Smith. T Darley 7-5 47 lost 13&Under B - Bethany Boland and Bridget McConnell Under 10 Seniors U10 Seniors - The boys showed good passages of play and got Ballan off to a great start with fantastic defence, Erynn Goals - Brady Wright 2, B/Marsh 9-12-66 teamwork against a much bigger Darley side. Vella shot well in GS in the second quarter to level the Taine Powell 1, Cooper Murley, Ben Hutcheon, Awards - D. Bishop, E. Carter, W. Kelsall, D. Benton. scores. Lauren Alcock was strong all over the court. NETBALL Aaron Cadman U12 Reserves - Bacchus Marsh 1.2.8 lost Darley 9.3.57. Daylesford 6 to Ballan 5 U/11 U12 Seniors - Bacchus Marsh 8.5.53 def Darley 7.4.46. Under 10 Reserves 13&Under - Nyree McConnell and Ellie Burquest Goals - Kristian Williams Darley 20 d B/Marsh 4 U14 Reserve - Bacchus Marsh 2.5.17 lost Darley 8.8.56. dominated in goals to give Ballan the early jump, the girls Under 12 Seniors U14 Senior - Bacchus Marsh 11.4.70 def Darley 4.4.28 U/13B worked hard to build on their lead with strong attacking Darley 7 4 46 lost B/ U16.5 Reserve - Bacchus Marsh 9.12.66 def Darley 7.5.47 Darley 21 d B/Marsh 20 drives and tight defence. Anais Clifford and Maddison Marsh 8 5 53 U16 Senior - Bacchus Marsh 17.14.116 def Darley 3.4.22 U/13A Alcock provided excellent passing into Ballan’s goalers. Under 12 Reserves Darley 25 d B/Marsh 12 Ballan 20 def Daylesford 0 Darley 9-3- 57 d NETBALL B/Marsh 1-2-8 15&Under - Daylesford 18 def Ballan 10 U/15 B Under 11 - Bacchus Marsh 4 lost Darley 20. Under 14 Seniors Darley 26 d B/Marsh 25 17&Under - A nail biting 14 all draw. U13 Reserve – Bacchus Marsh 20 lost Darley 21. Darley 4-4-28 lost B/Marsh 11-4-70 U/15A U13 Senior – Bacchus Marsh 12 lost Darley 25 C Grade - Daylesford 21 def Ballan 10 Under 14 Reserves Darley 18 lost B/Marsh 35 U15 Reserve - Bacchus Marsh 25 lost Darley 26. B Grade - Ballan dominated the centre court and converted at every opportunity, Darley 8-8-56 d U/17B U15 Senior – Bacchus Marsh 35 def Darley 18. B/Marsh 2-5-17 defeating Daylesford 40 to 20. Darley 15 lost B/Marsh 35 U17 Reserve – Bacchus Marsh 35 def Darley 15 Under 16.5 Seniors U17 Senior - Bacchus Marsh 27 lost Darley 33 A Grade - With a strong, polished performance the girls Darley 3-4-22 lost B/ U/ 17A dominated the game to defeat Daylesford 61 to 25. Marsh 17-14-116 Darley 33 d B/Marsh 27

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