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Carmel Hunter wears the Princess Robe and Crown from over 31 years ago. Photo: Mick Davson

INSET: 1. The 1984 Tug-of-War team with festival princess Nicole (Cristie) Hodge (L-R) Des Shanahan, Max Matheson, Steven Collins and Ron Conroy. 2. The Hay Bale Tractor (Our Culture) made with the help of Ballan Scouts and Crossroads Trading. 3. 1984 Tug-of-War team (L-R) Trevor Connor, Neville Smith, Fiona Adams, Rob Mullane and Neville Stewart. Forty festive years on By Jessica Howard “I think the festival has brought a lot of “However the Festival Princess Competition Whilst Inglis Street will be closed for the people here, I really do. They would come for was most popular with young girls in the day (between Cowie and Stead), attractions The Ballan Autumn Festival may have seen the weekend and think ‘this isn’t a bad place shire. A princess was selected from a panel will include a Japanese quilt exhibition, an array of displays come and go over the of judges each year and they not only took run Out SuMMer Sale... to live’, and from there Ballan has really miniature dollhouses, an animal farm and years, however the festival is definitely on grown,” he said. park in the festival weekend but they also the ‘things to do’ calendar Pre-Winterfor 2015. SPeCial represented Ballan at the Ballarat Begonia the annual parade at 11am, followed by a pet OnlY 4 available Mr Shanahan, who was president of the From an annual festival princess to doll Festival street processions”. show and wood chop at 12pm. festival committee for just over a decade, said parades and Portuguese dancers, the festival The lucky princess was crowned each year Mr Shanahan said the festival was a great he recalled a number of amusing highlights $1990 committee have put on a fabulous show for at the beginning of the festival and wore a way to put Ballan on the map, and he and inc. GST. from earlier years including a coo-eee decades. gown and crown created by Mr Shanahan’s Gabrielle were pleased to see that after all competition and the local festival princess. wife and former festival treasurer, Gabrielle. Former festival president and Myrniong these years the festival still existed.

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Phone: 5367 5338 Fax: 5367 5555 411 Avenue of Honour, Bacchus Marsh Page 4 The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Email - [email protected] News Sketching the shed boys Lack of funding puts MOORABOOL artist Brian Lawrence is well council ‘at risk’ known for winning art prizes and his heavy Scot- By Kate Taylor tainable, it’s as simple as tish accent, but perhaps his most important legacy that. There’s no equity or will be his recent series of sketches featuring a Moorabool Shire Council fairness in how state fund- group of “sheddies”. has fallen below the line ing is released into a region, Mr Lawrence has sketched 27 members of the Bal- when it comes to financial there’s a lack of parity in re- lan Men’s Shed in pencil, including a self-portrait, sustainability, according to a gional funding as opposed capturing cheeky smiles and eyes that have accu- Victorian Auditor General’s to urban funding and ulti- mulated centuries of experiences and wisdom. report. mately all regional councils “I’m a member of the men’s shed and did a series The report labelled council’s are paying the price. of sketches of the older guys ranging from 60 to financial sustainability as “at “And I think the Auditor 91-years-old,” Mr Lawrence said. risk.” General makes that point.” “I’m probably better known as a sketcher more The report said more than He said that despite the 20 of the state’s councils re- than anything. I did two or three sketches a week snapshot of Moorabool’s fi- ported underlying operating and want to keep going and do a sketch of all of nances being taken at an in- deficits in the last financial the men.” opportune time, council still year and attributed it largely He said the sketches would eventually be framed needs more funding. and used to raise funds for the men’s shed. to the Federal Government’s decision not to pay Finan- “Look at our rate base - Mr Lawrence has been sketching and painting wa- cial Assistance Grants in we’re 30 per cent of Ballarat, tercolours and acrylic landscapes for more than 16 advance. 25 per cent of Melton, and years, taking it up after a workplace accident. Mayor Paul Tatchell defend- we have to carry at least a He said his art was therapeutic and had helped ed Moorabool’s financial third more land and a third him through some difficult times. position. more roads to maintain. Despite winning numerous awards including the “There’s a really complex You don’t have to be second- 2014 Ballarat Artists Award and Ballan Art Show’s reason why it happened, and cousin to Einstein to work best local content and acquisition prizes, he said he it’s to do with local govern- out why regional ratepayers didn’t believe art was a competition. ment grants which lowers are being abused to prop up “I like the words art show rather than art competi- the cost of our borrowing infrastructure that the state tion because it’s your own journey,” he said. and they hadn’t been ap- government should be pay- Mr Lawrence has been entering the Ballan Art proved at the time. ing for. Show for the last 11 years and said it saddened him “The overwhelming thing “We’ve never had fair and that this year’s show (held on March 20-22), would in all of this is that regional equitable funding, and we’re be its last. councils are so underfunded trying to play catch-up as “It’s one of the most friendly and best presented that they’re trying to build the second fastest growing rural shows and I’ve made some really good friends Artist Brian Lawrence with the Men’s Shed sketches he drew. on the back of the ratepayer shire in Victoria in terms of from it. They make you feel very welcome.” Photo courtesy Rod Dyksman and that’s simply not sus- infrastructure.”

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BALLAN has connections ian pianist and composer After four decades, Ballan to one of Australia’s most Gemma Turvey three years Arts & Crafts Society mem- contemporary and innova- ago. bers have decided to pack tive orchestras – the New away their brushes and ea- “The music is very acces- sels. They will dissolve as a Palm Court Orchestra sible. Gemma is an amazing society after they dismantle (NPCO). woman and has a fantastic the 40th art show. Local resident Carol Saffer feel of how to communicate Art show convenor Jessie was appointed to the orches- musically,” Ms Saffer said. Davis has been organising tra’s board of directors in “Like any performing arts the art show for the past 15 January and already envi- organisation, we don’t make years. sions bringing the orchestra any money, we really depend She said the art show was to a local venue. on sponsorship. Gemma has started by the late Edward “It’s the sort of music that registered the orchestra as Heffernan (a well-known appeals to a fairly wide a not-for-profit and set up a artist) and the late Jessie demographic. It’s a classic board of directors. McLean in 1975 as part of the orchestra with a little bit of Arcadian Art Festival (now “I had been interested Ballan Autumn Festival). a jazz influence,” Ms Saffer in joining a not-for-profit said. “The first festival was used board. I’m on the Ballan to raise funds for the Ballan Jessie Davis has been organizing the art show for the past 15 years. She said NPCO was a nine- Farmer’s Market committee and District Soldiers Memo- Photo Helen Tatchell piece orchestra with six and used to be on the Ballan rial Bush Nursing Hospital,” women. “That’s unusual for Autumn Festival committee. Ms Davis said. Health & Care (BDHC) for Ballan Autumn Festival whole days into a project,” an orchestra.” I’m passionate about music.” “In 1979 the Ballan Art & an oncology chair and also committee member Sarah Ms Peckham said. “I found it has quite a She said New Palm Court to the local men’s communi- Peckham said the board of Craft Society continued to “Mind you, if anybody out big fan base, particularly Orchestra would launch its ty group. She thanked all the BDHC had regretfully de- organise the art show, as- there wants to run a great around Daylesford and the new CD ‘Between the Lines’ local businesses and organi- cided they were unable to sisted by the service clubs of art show – they should con- Ballarat area,” she said. at its first concert this year Ballan.” sations who had sponsored take over the annual Ballan tact Jessie Davis right now. “I want to look at the pos- on Thursday, March 19, 2015 She said it was a shame the and supported the society Art Show from 2016 because She will gladly show you the sibilities of taking the mu- at 7.30pm at Deakin Edge on society could no longer run over the years. they didn’t have enough vol- ropes.” sic to the fans, such as the Federation Square. the art show, however the “There are still plenty of unteers to run it. The 40th art show and pres- number of art show entries avenues for people to exhibit “BDHC ‘s decision is a sad entation of awards will be Hepburn Springs Swiss She said: “I would like to had reduced by 100 pieces their art in Bacchus Marsh, one, mourned by members launched on Friday, March Italian Festa. If we have the encourage and welcome you over the last three years. Trentham, Daylesford and of the Ballan Art & Craft So- 20, 7pm at the Moorabool ability to have a concert in to come along and share in “We got a buzz to see all the Ballarat,” she said. ciety and the Ballan Autumn Shire offices at Stead St, Bal- Ballan, with the right venue this beautiful music and a artwork exhibited,” she said. Tentative plans by BDHC to Festival committee. Both lan. The art show will con- and acoustics, it would be wonderful experience.” She said residual funds take over the annual Ballan groups understand the rar- tinue on Saturday, March 21 fantastic.” For more information or to from the society had been art show were also packed ity of new volunteers, will- from 10am to 5pm, and Sun- She said the orchestra was purchase tickets go to npco. donated to Ballan District away. ing and able to put several day, March 22, 10am – 4pm. founded by young Austral- com.au

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Government. the needs of our commu- who will pick up the tab. The Government needs to mission to develop a frame- The ESC will publish a draft However Ms Hutchins nity,” he said. “The CPI in the city can be lose the headline and tell the work for the system. claimed this will be consid- report on the framework, “Our plan means more completely different to that whole story; the only thing Introducing a system where with local governments and ered in the new framework. accountability in the way in the country; it’s a bit rich the capping deal will expose rates increases are capped other interested parties in- “The inquiry will take into councils increase their rates, for pollies to talk about fair is the lack of funding being at the same rate as inflation vited to comment. account factors that may im- as well as promoting greater and equitable when 25 per applied to rural Victoria.” is designed to keep rates in A final framework report pact on a council’s financial sustainability in the sector.” cent of the people live in Mayor Tatchell concluded check with the cost of living, along with draft guidance outlook including popula- However Mayor Tatchell rural Victoria, and we only by saying that you can’t a promise of the Labor Party material will be provided to tion growth, services and disagreed, explaining that get five per cent of the fund- build and sustain a region before its election last year. the Minister for Finance and infrastructure needs,” she Moorabool will be worse off ing, and if you are in a safe As part of its inquiry, the Minister for Local Govern- said. under the system and point- seat it’s even worse. Rural on the back of the ratepayer. ESC will consult widely with ment by October 31 2015. Member for Melton Don ing out that to start with, Councils are being set up “When you dissect the rate councils and government Rate capping came under Nardella said the approach current CPI is 1.7 per cent, to fail; we can live within dollar into core business, the agencies, as well as peak fire from Moorabool Shire will ensure transparency and the Enterprise Bargain- our means - can the State cost shift is as obvious as the bodies such as the Munici- Council Mayor Paul Tatchell and sustainability in rate ing Agreement for council Government? rate capping deception.”

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Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Page 9 News KERB CHATTER Positive benefits to plan By Jessica Howard By Kate Taylor derg Library; further promote nine of these actions are speci- The State Government will collect data from councils regarding their annual walking, cycling and running fied as year one through to four phone customer satisfaction survey this month. Investigating how to deal with groups operating in the Shire; actions and will therefore not From 1-10, how would you rate this council on their the impact of the drug ICE and and to identify and apply for be completed until the end of increasing community use of funding opportunities for im- the plan. overall performance and community consultation? the Darley Civic and Communi- proving and enhancing walk- One action was also removed ty Hub have both been added to ing tracks, including cultural as it was no longer current. Moorabool’s Health and Well- walks. The two new actions involve being Plan. Also included were to advo- encouraging greater use of the Councillors adopted the addi- cate to the State Government to Darley Civic and Community tions, as well as endorsing the implement the Bacchus Marsh Hub by community organisa- first annual review of the 2013- Town Bus review recommenda- tions, committees and services, 2017 plan at the Wednesday 4 tions; increase access to services as well as that a partnership March council meeting. for the elderly in Ballan through approach be undertaken to in- A Report tabled at the meeting a trial community transport ser- vestigating the impact of ICE on explained that the first year con- vice around Ballan; be a cultur- the community and that a strat- tained 26 “ambitious” actions ally inclusive Shire and create egy be developed to address the “Considering the number of ac- a sense of place for Indigenous issue including determining the tions in the first year, the num- people; deliver and promote the Elisa Florian Council’s role. ber of actions completed or in Federal Government funded West Ward Councillor Tom progress was considered very Healthy Communities Project Sullivan pointed out that 26 ac- I would say they’re pretty good. I’d positive and the committee re- and evaluate this project with tions was a lot with 11 complet- give them a 7. marked that this was a positive a view to sustainability; de- - Florian (Daylesford) achievement for the first year,” velop a Domestic Animal Man- ed in the past 12 months, but the report read. agement Plan to support and was critical of the ICE addition. “Shouldn’t Council determine 11 actions were completed in encourage the positive health Probably a 9; in regards to family the twelve months, which were benefits of responsible pet own- their role beforehand? We are and children they’re really good. to implement a Community ership; advocate for improved about to embark on a journey - Elisa (Ballan) Leadership Program that fo- food security for low-income when we don’t know the desti- cuses on health and wellbeing families; and to promote and nation. Isn’t this a bit ‘a-about?’” issues and outcomes; imple- monitor food safety compliance he asked. I don’t believe there is much ment the Lerdi Listeners pro- in Moorabool and provide ad- The motion was moved by East community consultation at all; I’d gram, a program for isolated vice on food safety to the public. Ward Councillor Tonia Dudzik give them a 6. and seconded by Woodlands older people and people with 14 actions are in progress, how- Olivia - Olivia (Dales Creek) disabilities to utilise the Lerder- ever the report explained that Ward Councillor Pat Toohey.

Moorabool Shire Council

NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS The next Ordinary Meeting of the Moorabool Shire Council will be held Wednesday 1 April Maddingley Park Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Community at James Young Room, Lerderderg Library, 215 Main St, Bacchus Marsh, at 5.00pm. representative positions (volunteer positions) Members of the public are most welcome to attend. Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to undertake community representative roles on the Maddingley Park Recreation Reserve Committee of Management. COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Reserve Committee of Management is responsible for the allocation and management The next Section 86 committee meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 18 March: of reserve usage and maintenance, whilst representing the general communities’ views on the Social Development Committee – 5.00pm. development of the reserve. Other representatives on the committee consist of a delegate from Members of the public are most welcome to attend. each of the reserve user groups and a Council appointed Chairperson. Interested persons are encouraged to contact the Recreation Development Ofﬁ cer on MOORABOOL 2041 CONSULTATION 5366 7100 to discuss the role. By 2041, Moorabool’s Shire’s population will double to 55076 residents. The areas of Bacchus Nomination forms outlining applicant interest, skills and relevant experience to successfully Marsh, Darley and Maddingley will be home to 31751 residents and an a further 9861 will call undertake the role can be found on Councils website. Nominations must be received by Council the district of Bences Road, Hopetoun Park, Long Forest and Parwan home. The population in no later than 5pm Friday 27 March, 2015. the rural areas of the Shire, primarily in the west, will also grow to 7476 with almost 2000 new residents moving to this part of the Shire. EMPLOYMENT You’re invited to help Council to plan for the future of the Shire’s small towns and villages Council invites applications for the existing vacancies: through to 2041 through the latest stage of the Talking 2041 community engagement campaign. • Day Program Assistant-Community Meals Worker – Part-time (37 hours per fortnight) Join us for a light supper on: • Day Program Assistant-Community Meals Worker – Part-time (49 hours per fortnight) • Tonight, Tuesday 17 March at 6.30pm in the Korweinguboora Recreation Reserve Hall, Applications close on 27 March 2015 1399 Ballan-Daylesford Road **Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies** • Thursday 19 March at 6.30pm in the Wallace Community Hall, Cnr Butter Factory Road and All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Westcotts Road Wallace More dates at other towns will be advertised in the next few weeks. DISCOUNT MICROCHIPPING Council is offering the following discounted microchipping days to residents over the coming MOORABOOL ENVIRONMENT GROUP PHOTO COMP weeks: A reminder to all residents that they have until 21 May to get in their entries for Moorabool Sunday 22 March Ballan Autumn Festival 10am -2pm Environment Group’s Photographic competition. Saturday 11 April Outside the Lederderg Library 10am -2pm The competition will be ofﬁ cially launched at the Ballan Autumn Festival. Judging and awards will $25 per pet, no appointment necessary, animal registration can also be paid on the day. take place on 7 June at Lerderderg Library, 215 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Dogs must be on a leash and cats secured in a carry cage. Everyone is welcome to attend the awards afternoon which will include afternoon tea. Otherwise, Contact Council’s Community Safety team on 5366 7100 for more information. the public can view the exhibition at the library throughout the month of June. For more details, contact Alice on 0433 828 194 or go to www.mooraboolmeg.org.au. TENDERS Tender Number Tender Description C18-2014/2015 Management of Moorabool Leisure Facilities C14-2014/2015 Bacchus Marsh Public Hall Refurbishment Tender documents and full details of this notice will be available on Tuesday 17 March 2015 at www.tenderlink.com/moorabool. 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 – 17 March, 2015 Email - [email protected] News Lunch worthy cause

IMAGINE eating a deli- heart. Mr Mills lost his fa- one,” Mr Mills said. pitality students for waiting cious three-course lunch ther, his wife, and more “I just love giving my time on the guests. “The Bacchus and raising money for a wor- recently a good friend from for such a worthy cause. Marsh Grammar hospitality thy cause at the same time. Myrniong, to cancer and has The money just buys lots of students do a fantastic job That’s exactly what 150 spent a considerable amount equipment that they need. every year.” guests did at the Djerriwarrh of time at Djerriwarrh “I feel very privileged to He said since establishing Health Services ‘Longest Health Services’ palliative have the pub and to be able the first longest lunch for Lunch’ on Friday, March 6. care unit. to do something for the Djerriwarrh Health Services Djerriwarrh Health Servic- Mr Mills donated his time community.” in 2011 and then launching es CEO Bruce Marshall said to cater for the fundraising He thanked the owners of a second longest lunch (held the event raised more than lunch and said knowing the St Anne’s Winery for provid- in August) for Ballan District $10,000 for the hospital’s pal- money would go to the pal- ing their venue for the lunch, Health and Care two years liative care unit and services. liative care unit made him local producers for donating ago, the events had raised It’s a cause close to The “very happy.” food and flowers, and Bac- more than $150,000 for both Plough owner Mark Mill’s “It (cancer) touches every- chus Marsh Grammar hos- hospitals. Former mayor to head committee GELL STREET By Kate Taylor representation,” he said. East Ward Councillor John MEDICAL CENTRE Former Moorabool Shire Spain asked if the appoint- BULK BILLING CLINIC Council Mayor Pat Grif- ments and delegations pol- fin has been appointed as icy covered the question of Chairperson of the Bacchus life members of a club serv- Marsh Racecourse and Rec- ing as community repre- reation Reserve Committee sentatives, while Woodlands EXTENDED HOURS of Management. Ward Councillor pat Toohey The two-year appoint- raised concerns about it and MONDAY- FRIDAY ment was confirmed at the East Ward Councillor Tonia Wednesday 4 March council Dudzik asked about voting OPEN FROM 8am-10pm meeting, in line with the ap- rights. pointments and delegations Council’s General Man- policy. in the future development and operation of the reserve. ager of Community Services Nominations for (non user) Danny Colgan said that the community representative However it was the nomi- appointments and delega- positions (one person per nation of the life member tions policy may need to be club) were received from the of the Pony Club to act as a Arriving in April revised to clarify the issue, Bacchus Marsh BMX Club, community representative while West Ward Councillor BM Soccer Club, BM Cricket which saw the West Golf Tom Sullivan said that the FREE FLU SHOTS Club, Darley Cricket Club Club representative Dean and a community member Cowan object, saying it representative would have who is a non-active Life would mean that the Pony to declare any conflicts of in- Available for all patients Member of the BM Pony Club would have two repre- terest and that the situation Club. sentatives on the committee. could be monitored. A report to council stated Councillors debated wheth- User group representatives that there was also interest er a nominated community who were appointed were from both the Darley and representative who is a non- Diedre Davey (BM Pony Bacchus Marsh Football Net- active Life Member of a club Club), Damian Everard Male & (Campdrafting Club), Dean NEW ball Clubs in having repre- should be allowed to serve sentation on the committee on the committee as a com- Cowan (West Golf Club), Female GP’s PATIENTS in the future. munity representative. Robert Young (Harness Rac- User group nominations East Ward Councillor Dave ing Club), George Rogers for Available WELCOME were also received from Edwards argued that having the BM and Melton Poultry the Bacchus Marsh and two representatives for the Club, and Jack Pavey for the Melton Poultry Club, Pony Pony Club would be unfair. Footscray District Poultry Club, Campdrafting Club, “It’s not about the actual Club. Harness Club, and Footscray person, it’s whether or not Community (non user Poultry Club. we can have two people group) Representatives ap- Phone 5367 8000 A nomination was also re- representing one group and pointed were Les Stewart, OR BOOK ONLINE AT www.gellstmc.com.au ceived from the West Golf whether that’s balanced or Noel Stanley, Marcus In- Club to be regarded as a user not. I just think that each vorgson, Darran Fowlie, and 12 Gell Street, Bacchus Marsh group with an active interest group should have equal Ann Wilson. DELWP00608

Planned burns in your area You may see and smell smoke. Some roads and parks may close.

Planned burns reduce bushfi re risk for communities, property and the environment. Informed by experience and local knowledge, planned burns are carried out in collaboration with the CFA and Parks Victoria. Planned burns only proceed when the weather is right, so plans can change at short notice. Get the latest on planned burns. Visit online, call the number below, download the FireReady app and check local newspapers and radio. Be fi re ready. Planned burns on public land can only do so much. Reducing bushfi re risk is a shared responsibility. Prepare for bushfi re and know what actions to take.

Smoke can affect people with asthma or other lung or heart conditions. If you experience symptoms, seek medical advice or call Nurse-on-call 1300 60 60 24 District Manager, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Planned burn program managed by Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Page 11

All Abilities AFL Clinic Art Exhibition and & Community Match Young people areCompetition invited to display their artistic talents Date: Friday 10th of April, Time: 12:00pm – 3:30pm to the community during National Youth Week. Artwork Venue: Darley Park, Grey Street Darley, Cost: Free will be displayed to the public in the foyer of the Public Registration required before 1st of April as there are Hall, Main Street Bacchus Marsh on Thursday 16th and limited spots available. Free transport required. Meet and Friday the 17th of April. The community will be able to learn from professional AFL players. Play in a match with view the artwork and vote for their favourite pieces. great role models in the community. Free BBQ & great Contact Moorabool Shire Youth Services by Thursday giveaways for all participants. the 1st of April if you would like to submit some artwork.

Youth Forum Moorabool Shire Council will be hosting a Youth Forum on Tuesday 14th of April from 12:00pm – 3:00pm at the Public Hall, Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. Up to 100 local students will be able to have their say on the following: Moorabool 2041, Community Issues & Youth Events within the Shire. Skate, BMX and Scooter Comp and Street Art Events The YouthMoorabool Youth Awards Awards will take place Ballan: Saturday 11th of April at the Ballan Skate Park. on Thursday the 16th of April starting at Bacchus Marsh: Saturday 18th of April at the Bacchus 7:00pm at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, Marsh Skate Park. Main Street Bacchus Marsh. The Awards will Registrations for the Bacchus Marsh Street Art event celebrate and acknowledge the contributions must be submitted by 1st of April – see the Moorabool young people have made to the Moorabool Shire Council website for registration details. Community. All community members are Registration for the Skate, BMX & Scooter welcome to attend. Competitions are required on the day of the event.

All events are for young people aged between 12 – 25 years who live, work or study in Moorabool Shire. Further information and registration forms can be found on the Moorabool Shire Council website or by contacting Moorabool Shire Youth Services on 5366 7100 or email: [email protected] or on Facebook: facebook.com/MooraboolYouthServices Page 12 The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Email - [email protected] Moorabool

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Keeping up internet connections in a shire growing as fast as Moorabool can be a tough job. As experienced by Ballan couple Natalie and Owen Byers, who moved into their newly built Bryant Court home in October – and still have no internet connection. “Telstra told us there were no ADSL ports available in our area so we would have to go on a waiting list - for how long who knows? - and there were no plans to add any new ports therefore we are waiting for other people to disconnect,” Natalie explained. “We thought perhaps being out-of-town a bit we were on a separate telephone exchange, but after further prying it seems that we might be in the same boat as a lot more people. “So we are concerned that it is actually a wide-spread issue and may affect a lot more people in town given the amount of new houses that are being built and blocks being developed.” Bill Mundy from Telstra Countrywide explained that the Telstra exchange in the centre of Ballan has a limited number Four Generations - Monica Eastwood holding her of ADSL1 ports available - and no ADSL 2 ports available granddaughter Peyton Lynch, Laura Eastwood Janine Ryan, Kerryn Taylor and Monica Eastwood (daughter) and Pat Barry (Monica’s mother) currently. “In terms of how many are required, we constantly monitor the level of demand and where appropriate look to invest in further augmentation of the available ports as demands Just in ‘Thyne’ for reunion exceeds supply,” he said. By Kate Taylor road being named Bungal paths and pieces of crockery family members. Mr Mundy said that Telstra understands the need for more ports on the existing exchange, and also pointed out that the Dam Access Road. scattered around the area,” “And at mass at St Patrick’s National Broadband Network (NBN Co) Company plans to A family reunion has prov- Fast-forward 150 years said fifth-generation Thyne, church at Gordon the follow- en the perfect time to also through time to Saturday Monica Eastwood from ing Sunday morning a Mary build in the area in June this year. celebrate the name change 21 February 2015, and de- Gordon. McKillop rose was planted He also said that it is a possibility that the Byers’ won’t be of a road that represents scendants gathered to com- It was the impending fam- in the rose garden in mem- able to get ADSL as they may be too far from the exchange. the history of a Mt Egerton memorate the changing of ily reunion that prompted ory of the pioneering family “ADSL is distance limited to six kilometres, and they won’t family. the road’s name – to Thynes descendants to apply to in the area. want ADSL 1 as it would be too slow potentially.” Thomas Thyne arrived in Road. Moorabool Shire Council to Australia on February 22 “Following this a gathering Mr Mundy offered his contact details to the Byers’ to work have the road’s name offi- 1865, with two brothers Pat- The old homesite is still vis- was held at the Gordon Rec- out if anything further can be done for the couple. rick and John and his uncle ible from the dam’s viewing cially changed. reation Reserve with about Bartholomew soon follow- area. Eddie Davis, a long-time 130 descendants, coming ing, where he settled on the “The family visited the neighbour of the Thyne fam- from all parts of Australia, Woolen Creek which is now site on Saturday and were ily, unveiled the Thynes road New Zealand and the Fiji HOUSE OF BELLA part of the Bungal Dam, the amazed to find foundations, sign, with about 70 Thyne Islands.” Beauty Salon Main Street, Ballan Ph: 5368 2754

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By Kate Taylor East Ward Councillor Dave of its submissions to the rel- Edwards represents Moora- evant Federal members and Federal funds are being lob- bool in the group. hopes that they will support bied for as the May budget “The Perri Urban Group of the quest to improve roads, approaches – and Moora- councils have budgets usu- bridges and mobile and bool is putting its best foot ally 25-35 per cent of that of internet coverage for their forward. their neighbouring regional constituents. As part of the Peri Urban cities and urban growth “We would like to see a Group of Rural Councils, areas and the reality is that change of focus from the Moorabool is set to benefit as Charlotte has a very healthy Peri Urban Councils are Federal Government, to the group calls on the Fed- often experiencing a much new baby brother. William eral Government to direct recognise that Australians Robert was born to Sunbury greater growth than their living and operating busi- Truganina couple Analyn Sandy and Daniel Eagles funds towards improving neighbours,” he said. parents Christie and Ian on key roads and bridges along nesses on the doorstep of our and William welcomed their Sunday 8 March at 5.27pm. have announced the arrival “This funding request second child a little girl of a little boy, Mason. with mobile and internet ac- metropolitan areas should William weighed 10lb 3oz would allow Moorabool Angela Cassandra. A sister Arriving on Wednesday 11 cess across the Victorian peri have access to decent roads, (4590grams). to provide much needed fro Ysabel Athena, Angela March at 14.53pm, Mason urban region in its 2015/16 bridges that can accom- infrastructure such as kin- arrived on Wednesday 11 weighed 6lb 8oz (3270 Budget. modate trucks and mobile dergartens, roads and alike. March at 5.56pm weighing grams). Responding to a call for Pre- phone coverage for leisure You only have to look at the 7lb 2.6oz (3.3kg). Budget Submissions from and for emergencies. waiting lists for our kinders the Treasurer Joe Hockey, and the traffic congestion in “These areas are growing Nikola Petar Majkic has the Peri Urban Group of Ru- Bacchus Marsh to see that rapidly and are highly at- been born to Melton South ral Councils has submitted there are shortfalls. tractive to people seeking af- parents Ashley and Zoran. two proposals to the Fed- fordable homes and lifestyle Arriving on Wednesday 11 eral Government aimed at “Moorabool’s growth out- March at 19.37pm, the little strips our budgets ability to properties within commut- supporting the sustainable ing distance to capital and boy weighed 9lb 14oz growth of the peri urban keep up with our infrastruc- (4420 grams). Nikola is a regional cities. region. ture needs. We can’t contin- little brother for big sister “Sadly, mobile and internet The proposals request the ue to hike rates to pay for the Ivana. coverage across parts of the Federal Government to di- growth but we must work rect infrastructure funds to- with other levels of govern- Victorian peri urban area wards a region building pro- ment in partnership to find is almost non-existent and Little Rose has a new gram of fixing rural roads solutions.” we have agriculture and sister, Lily Jan Bronchinetti. and bridges and also black Chair of the Peri Urban industry competing with Arriving on Thursday 12 March at 9.17pm to spot issues for mobile phone Group of Rural Councils residents for access to roads Maddingley parents Stacey coverage and to address the Cr Murray Cook, of Baw and bridges that were built and William, Lily weighed Baw Shire Council, said the during the gold rush to be poor internet access in many 10lb 4.5oz (4670 grams). areas. group have provided copies used by a horse and buggy.”

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Moorabool Mayor Paul Tatchell with Gordon Primary School students. Photo: MSC Heritage station Council in the to re-open classroom GORDON Railway Station will undergo a ‘renaissance’ History of the station By Kate Taylor cept through finance before “It’s good to give them an and become a new hub for we start building, and we idea of how things work in the community thanks to a The Gordon Railway Station was constructed The Melbourne Cricket VicTrack refurbishment. may have to consider a name the real world. in 1879 on the Melbourne-Ballarat line, for the Ground will be moved to VicTrack senior communi- change! “The kids really liked it and Victorian Railways. It comprises a distinctive, Gordon. cations and government re- “But seriously the school they asked some good ques- curved roof station building. The building formerly lations adviser, Nicola Hol- That is, if a group of coun- has grown in numbers dra- tions, they mainly asked land, said the station would included a residence but the interior has been cillors elected at Gordon Pri- matically over the last couple about leadership, and they be refurbished under the altered to provide a central booking lobby and an mary School have their way. of years with no sign of the tackled some very good is- Community Use of Vacant enlarged stationmaster’s office. The station was Moorabool Shire Council trend letting up; the prin- sues in the community ac- closed in the 1980s. Rail Buildings Program, Mayor Paul Tatchell visited cipal Russell Cowan and I tually - the skate park was which aimed to revitalise The Gordon Railway Station is historically the school, turning the class- had a long discussion on the one of them, one child asked Victoria’s disused rail build- significant for its associations with the Geelong- room into a mock-council future needs of the school to about a kindergarten, anoth- ings by making affordable Ballarat Line, one of Victoria’s first railway lines. accommodate the unprec- er was asking about eques- spaces available for commu- chamber - complete with The station is a rare and intact example of a station edented growth, and I will trian and pony clubs, there nity use. seven councillors and a building during the ‘light lines’ era, along one of the be taking Russell’s plan to was the MCG, and a soccer The program was funded Mayor. ‘main trunk’ lines. the Minister in the near fu- stadium so we’re getting by the Victorian Govern- The ‘councillors’ had to pick ture. It’s a great school with both of those in Gordon; and ment and administered by Designed as an experimental prototype, it was an asset they would like to happy and vibrant students, tennis courts, I think they VicTrack. an economic solution to the previously costly see built in the town, debate and I look forward to my asked for speedy delivery of “Many regional railway sta- construction of railway station buildings, and it, and vote on it – imitating remains today as the only example of its type. next visit.” the tennis courts. tions have iconic status and real council meetings. are highly valued by local Principal Cowan said the “I think they cost the Moor- Mayor Tatchell said he had communities,” Ms Holland students loved the experi- abool Shire a lot of money will allow a further four will be repaired and fully a great morning. said. weeks to evaluate and award renovated for the commu- ence, which also gave the that day. “There was some serious “Rail precincts have his- the contract and obtain nity’s use,” Cr Toohey said. school’s junior council direc- “But the Mayor did explain competition as I handed the torically been the life-blood permits. “The tender documents that tion for the year. a bit about where money of communities and are “A planning permit has are out are very thorough Mayoral reins to one of the “It went really, really well comes from and budgets, experiencing a renaissance been lodged with Moora- and it will be an absolutely students for the morning. – he gave the kids an idea and then the kids realised as they are restored to their bool Shire Council and her- marvellous upgrade of that “Five of the resolutions got of what it was like to lobby about the ratepayer and ‘pride of place’ as a home for itage permits are also being facility. It’ll put it in a good through including the build- councillors to get populist there was an ‘ah-ha!’ mo- creative new uses in local sought from Heritage Victo- position for the future with ing of an MCG in Gordon; opinion, and then voting ment, where they went ‘okay, communities.” ria, as the building is herit- the potential for passenger we will have to run the con- accordingly. we might not build this.” She said VicTrack was work- age listed. VicTrack hopes to movements again - even ing with Moorabool Shire start work at the station in if they are only off-peak a Council and the Gordon early May, with the project couple of times per day – to community to identify how completed by September create a transport opportu- the disused railway building 2015,” Ms Holland said. nity for the community in Phone survey commences could be brought back into Work to the station will the Gordon and Mt Egerton use. include construction of a area for jobs and for senior By Kate Taylor ing council’s overall per- “This survey is another way “The Australian Railways new toilet amenities build- citizens to be able to partake formance, community to assess the performance of Historical Society will re- ing, minor restoration and in their appointments and When the phone rings this consultation, advocacy and councils and I urge every lo- new its existing community installation and fit-out of a shopping. month, it might be time to customer service. cal resident who is contacted lease on the building, which kitchenette. “It’s a very significant her- ‘have your say’ about Moor- At least 400 Moorabool resi- to take part,” she said. is currently used as office Moorabool Shire councillor itage and iconic building abool Shire Council. dents will be surveyed. Interviews will be conduct- space. The Community Use Pat Toohey said it had been a so I congratulate the State The annual Community Sat- ed throughout March with Program will transform the strong desire of the Gordon Government and VicRail Local Government Minister historic station, creating community for a long time to for their initiative and we isfaction Survey gives rate- Natalie Hutchins said the participating councils to re- small group meeting spaces see the railway facility once look forward to the oppor- payers the opportunity to survey is an opportunity for ceive their survey report by not currently available in the again rejuvenated and made tunity for our community rate council’s performance. local residents to give feed- the end of May. local community,” she said. useful to the community. to utilise that upgraded fa- The state-wide telephone back on their council and The state-wide Local Gov- The tender for works closes “We’re very pleased to see cility for community group survey seeks opinion on help shape the delivery of ernment Services Report on March 18 and VicTrack the Gordon railway station activities.” four main criteria, includ- local services. will be published soon after.

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ARIES—March 21-April 20 Social activities make for a lively week. There may be a romantic slowdown, but a platonic relationship may be launched. A recent career decision benefits from consultation and reflection. TAURUS—April 21-May 22 Recent plans backfire but speedy thinking brings a successful alternative solution. Your willpower is strong now and it is a perfect week for all the resolutions you ever wanted to set forth. GEMINI—May 23-June 21 Added work requirements interfere with social butter- flying, but be sure you know your priorities. Household problems may require professional expertise. An old friend gets in touch. CANCER—June 22-July 22 Keep rivalries on a profesional level, not a personal one. Page 16 The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 A romanticEmail question - [email protected] seems to defy a solution.The answer is much more obvious than you think. Intuition is generally strong. LEO—July 23-August 22 You can dabble succesfully with philosophical matters gaining new insights into relationahips and recent events. The financial news is more encouraging now. Stars & Puzzles VIRGO—August 23-September 22 You may find this a difficult time, so far as group activities are concerned. You may find it better on your own this week, keeping your thoughts to yourself. QUICK PUZZLE ★ ★ ★ ★ LIBRA—September 23-October 22 ★ ★ ★ ★ A long awaited career or academic opportunity opens up.

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★ ★ ★ ★ SCORPIO—October 23-November 21 ★ Clear up small misunderstandings before they get quite out of hand. Discussion groups provide a venue for meet- ARIES—March 21-April 20 ing new people. In legal affairs, read all the fine print. Social activities make for a lively week. There may be a SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22 romantic slowdown, but a platonic relationship may be launched. A recent career decision benefits from consul- The accent is on recreation and travel. Enjoy the com- tation and reflection. pany of an Aries or Pisces. Make an effort to not be on the defensive and watch out for people trying to intimidate TAURUS—April 21-May 22 you Recent plans backfire but speedy thinking brings a suc- CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 cessful alternative solution. Your willpower is strong now and it is a perfect week for all the resolutions you ever You present a glamorous image, attracting wealthy and/ wanted to set forth. or witty admirers. Don’t put off visits, appointments or correspondence. Overseas news offers encouragement GEMINI—May 23-June 21 AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 Added work requirements interfere with social butter- flying, but be sure you know your priorities. Household A recent plan may backfire and you may have to lay out problems may require professional expertise. An old some extra cash. Your romantic intuition is strong and friend gets in touch. prestige at the workplace may increase by the end of the NO. 8896 week. CANCER—June 22-July 22 ACROSS DOWN PISCES—February 20-March 20 1. Permanently 1. Grope (6) Keep rivalries on a profesional level, not a personal one. (3,4,3,3) 2. Cook (5) A romantic question seems to defy a solution.The answer A longtime responsibility is finally transferred from your 8. Intended (5) 3. Pariah (7) is much more obvious than you think. Intuition is tired shoulders and you can devote more time and en- 9. Fell (7) 4. Fruit (4) generally strong. ergy to trying out new hobbies or earning spare cash. 10. Deadly (6) 5. Wanderer (5) 11. Stick (6) 6. Sickness (7) LEO—July 23-August 22 BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK 12. Pale (5) 7. Steps (6) You can dabble succesfully with philosophical matters You are practical, articulate, a born teacher and some- 14. Severe (5) 13. Runner (7) gaining new insights into relationahips and recent events. times a little calculating. A delayed personal goal may 18. Reptile (6) 15. Odd (7) The financial news is more encouraging now. be achieved, thanks to effort and teamwork. Family de- 20. Fervour (6) 16. Sew (6) cisions affect every member - be an active part of the 23. Chirp (7) 17. Stop (6) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 clan this year. 24. Green (5) 19. Limber (5) 25. Tree (5,8) 21. Vegetable (5) You may find this a difficult time, so far as group activi- 22. Bend (4) ties are concerned. You may find it better on your own ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ this week, keeping your thoughts to yourself. CRYPTIC PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22 ACROSS A long awaited career or academic opportunity opens up. 1. A flight that doesn’t go direct (7,6). 8. Praise what You may have to make some quick decisions. Domestic once had the backing of many? (5). 9. The couple in the obligations can get in the way of weekend plans. book returned the animal (7). 10. Fooled, one admitted (4,2). 11. Leave a note to give to the two (6). 12.Be clearly SCORPIO—October 23-November 21 pleased it’s a small distance (5). 14. Appeared to have SUDOKU done something (5). 18. On the whole, rue turning on Clear up small misunderstandings before they get quite the charm (6). 20. Pet, there’s a slug on the plant (6). out of hand. Discussion groups provide a venue for meet- 23. Yellow is smart, you know (7). 24. Proceed to board ingNUMBER new people. In legal affairs,GAME read all the fine print. (3,2). 25. Where there are no bill-topping double acts in America (4,4,5). SAGITTARIUS—NovemberANSWER BELOW 22-December 22 DOWN The accent is on recreation and travel. Enjoy the com- 1. Tears and breaks, you say (6). 2. Less? Untrue! (3,2). pany of an Aries or Pisces. Make an effort to not be on 3. If there’s antagonism, I shall leave (3,4). 4. Said it’s the defensive and watch out for people trying to intimidate the carriage entrance (4). 5. The ones the balls are in you (5). 6. Segregate one so tardily (7). 7. Are informed on board the clippers (6). 13. A great number get sick, I CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20 find, within the day (7). 15. Gets loaded and attacks one You present a glamorous image, attracting wealthy and/ (7). 16. One article to deliver or a lot (6). 17. An item in or witty admirers. Don’t put off visits, appointments or the cookery book that’s most absorbing (6). 19. Leaves correspondence. Overseas news offers encouragement in their teeth, you’ll find (5). 21. Clear, thanks to her (5). 22. Stands to make money, too (4). AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 A recent plan may backfire and you may have to lay out

some extra cash. Your romantic intuition is strong and

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD(rev.). Anna NO.22, 8895Net-ta. 21, prestige at the workplace may increase by the end of the

on. 15, Charges . 16, Parcel. 17, Sponge. 19, Rakes. 19, QUICKSponge. 17, SOLUTIONS Parcel. 16, . Charges 15, on. week.

AcrossM-ill-I- - 1,13, Clematis.S-hear-S. 6,7, Sink. 8, I-so-late. Fair. 6, 9, Roulette.Th-Os-e. 5, 10,(gait).

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Stain. 11, Bolero. 13, Meadow. 15, Little. 17, Gambol. PISCES—February 20-March 20

19, Tramp.state. star 22, Lone Strangle. 25, on. 23,Get Inch.24, 24, Scut.Chic-ken. 23, 25, Toma-Cat-nip. 20, A longtime responsibility is finally transferred from your

ook in. 11, Re-pair. 12, S-mile. 14, Acted. 18, All-ure. 18, Acted. 14, S-mile. 12, Re-pair. 11, in. ook

hawk. T tired shoulders and you can devote more time and en-

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18, Boast. 20, Macaw. 21, Teem. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Stitch. 17, Arrest. 19, Lithe. 21, Onion. 22, Arch. 22, Onion. 21, Lithe. 19, Arrest. 17, Stitch. You are practical, articulate, a born teacher and some-

mad. 6, Ailment. 7, Ladder. 13, Harrier. 15, Curious. 16, Curious. CRYPTIC15, Harrier. SOLUTIONS13, Ladder. 7, Ailment. 6, mad. times a little calculating. A delayed personal goal may

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(sum). 25, S-peck-led. Down - 2, Utter. 3, Nar-rate. 4,SOLUTIONS Darn. QUICK 5, Picked up. 6,

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giving my views (6). 21. Box you find in the trunk (5). trunk the in find you Box 21. (6). views my giving

the cleaning fluids should do (6). 19. I put through a call, a through put I 19. (6). do should fluids cleaning the

hearty, in an odd sort of way (6). 18. He dictates what dictates He 18. (6). way of sort odd an in hearty,

dency of the right-back to get a goal (5). 17. Coarse and Coarse 17. (5). goal a get to right-back the of dency

(3). 14. The last stop Tom’s getting out at (7). 15. Ten- 15. (7). at out getting Tom’s stop last The 14. (3).

loafs about (5). 7. Fire-bird (5). 13. Assume the name the Assume 13. (5). Fire-bird 7. (5). about loafs

a member of the family (6). 5. For one short day the boy the day short one For 5. (6). family the of member a

time at which it must be put into bleach (6). 4. Free, first, Free, 4. (6). bleach into put be must it which at time

one’s money on a non-runner in “Baby Wear” (7). 3. The 3. (7). Wear” “Baby in non-runner a on money one’s

1. It’s a stain on one’s character to get drunk (6). 2. Puts 2. (6). drunk get to character one’s on stain a It’s 1.

DOWN

(4). 25. An air of scholarliness? (6,4). scholarliness? of air An 25. (4).

the old days, would have been caught within an hour an within caught been have would days, old the

gore you? (5). 23. Further in, myself, find gold (4). 24. In 24. (4). gold find myself, in, Further 23. (5). you? gore

upset patrice (4). 22. Warnings that the animals’ could animals’ the that Warnings 22. (4). patrice upset

two men are prepared to listen (4,2,3). 20. Pat and he and Pat 20. (4,2,3). listen to prepared are men two

12.Cheat to get money from an adversary (9). 16. The 16. (9). adversary an from money get to 12.Cheat

the French name (5). 11. Debilitates the chumps (4). chumps the Debilitates 11. (5). name French the

to her (4). 9. Rock back the heads (4). 10. Give the bird the Give 10. (4). heads the back Rock 9. (4). her to

6. Dracula’s dog? (10). 8. Allen, foolishly, lost his heart his lost foolishly, Allen, 8. (10). dog? Dracula’s 6.

ACROSS

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21. Bed (5) Bed 21.

25. Sneak (4-6) Sneak 25. 19. Nut (6) Nut 19.

24. Mark (4) Mark 24. 18. Rub out (6) out Rub 18.

23. Too (4) Too 23. 17. Affront (6) Affront 17.

22. Stand (5) Stand 22. 15. Ruse (5) Ruse 15.

20. Seize (4) Seize 20. 14. Efficient (7) Efficient 14.

16. Obstacle (9) Obstacle 16. 13. Vessel (3) Vessel 13.

12. Penniless (9) Penniless 12. 7. Lead (5) Lead 7.

Flower (4) Flower . 11 5. Below (5) Below 5.

10. Lift (5) Lift 10. 4. Severe (6) Severe 4.

9. Drawback (4) Drawback 9. 3. Rummage (6) Rummage 3.

8. Action (4) Action 8. 2. Warship (7) Warship 2.

6. Dance (10) Dance 6. 1. Alter (6) Alter 1.

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Is it fair that our Dear Editor, VECCI says that the addi- I recently attended a break- lifestyles are going to be The cost of more public tional wages alone for the By Jessica Howard almost on schedule and all destroyed by being forced retail, accommodation, food fast meeting at Ballarat holidays will hurt small works will be finished well Technology Park, the subject to live in an industrial estate business. services and recreation in- The Coimadai Memorial in time for the official open- being “The Future of Wind with huge turbines at our dustries are likely to be in Numerous small business Park has been placed on the Industry in Victoria”. Dur- back door. All because the excess of $105 million. ing on June 27,” he said. operators have contacted map. ing question time one of proponents have not abided me about the cost of the The cost of paying penalty “We expect that all brick- the attending businessmen by the rules of a social li- two new public holidays rates to over two million full The successful registration work and fencing will be asked why wind turbines cence to operate and have promised by the Andrews time workers on Grand Final of the park was announced completed soon, after which were not sited in Port Phil- not engaged in any way with Government during the Friday alone is going to be in in the Government Gazette efforts will be concentrated lip Bay where they would fair negotiation and compro- election campaign and now excess of $534 million. This on February 5, allowing for on paving the gazebo and annoy no one. The answers mise with all stakeholders! is an outrageous cost to the being reinforced as a policy the site to appear in all Gov- laying the two paths to the from the presenters, one Angela Kearns commitment. Victorian economy and sets ernment maps and publica- of whom was a wind farm entrance gates.” Mt Egerton When questioned in Parlia- a dangerous precedent. proponent and the other an tions, including street direc- Mr McDonald said the ment recently, Minister for Public holidays increase Australian Wind Alliance tories and vehicle navigator Restoration Association Small Business Adam Somy- the wages bill for employ- representative, were quite software. erek could not say how much ers through penalty rates, planned to incorporate a astounding and very reveal- more employers would need which see an increase for The successful registration number of crosses into the ing. They were unwilling to to pay in penalty rates to a 20 year old in the service coincides with the extensive top of the eastern fence, one deal with the protests from staff working on these public industry who is usually paid progress on the construction for each of the 32 volunteers the residents of Brighton, Dear Editor, Tough Pemier Daniel An- holidays. $20 per hour to a penalty rate of the park, including the killed, or who later died anticipating that they would of $50 per hour. This is not drews doesn’t like being There are already 11 gazet- close completion of the me- from injuries suffered in the not like cranes and all the sustainable for many small lied to, and as a consequence ted public holidays in Vic- morial wall. First World War. other disruptions associated businesses. with building a wind farm Worksafe CEO and Chair- toria, yet the Andrews Gov- Chairman of the Coimadai The Andrews Government’s “At the dedication ceremo- interrupting their lives. It man lose their jobs over ernment thinks that Easter catch cry is that it intends Avenue of Honour Res- ny on June 27, the Coimadai seems that if one has money, CFA Fiskville. On election Sunday should be declared to keep its promises, even toration Association, Ken School children will place influence and lives in the eve honest Dan promised a public holiday and that if they are a burden to the McDonald said the park’s a wreath on each of these bayside suburbs of Mel- to immediately release the we need another holiday to small business community. bourne, one does not have to business case for the East get ready for the AFL Grand progress also included the crosses as a re-enactment of be troubled by something as West Link project if he were Final. I urge the Andrews Gov- installation of three flagpole the ceremony in 1918,” he tiresome as a wind farm de- elected. He has since refused Gazetting a public holiday ernment to look after small mounts, the foundations for said. business and jobs in Victoria velopment. It seems there is to do so. Sounds like a lie to so we can get ready for a the eastern brick fence and The Coimadai Avenue of by scrapping this ill-advised one rule for the rich and one me. Can we now sack you? football game will make us the connection to power and Honour Restoration Asso- for the lower socio-economic the laughing stock of the decision. Gary Matchan water. ciation would like to thank groups who live in the rural nation, but this is no laugh- Simon Ramsay MP Mount Doran “Construction has been their dedicated work force shires and have no voice. ing matter to small business Member for Western Where does this leave the leaders, who say the increase Victoria Region Shadow interrupted by hot weather for devoting many week- residents of the Moorabool in wages and loss of produc- Parliamentary Secretary and then rain, but due to the ends to the job, including Shire? tivity will be in excess of for Rural and Regional efforts of a dedicated group over the Christmas and New Are rural residents lesser $650 million. Transport of volunteers, the program is Year period.

TOM Environmental Opinion with Tom Kingston The Great Disruption - Climate and the economy

This week’s opinion piece the other three of Paul’s key formed the established busi- writes. ‘As I argued above, descent into chaos. With 93 what governments have follows on from last weeks indicators. ness model for utilities.” the science becoming clearer cities now affected and key failed to do? Not by itself, and examines the work of 4. Market prices reflect 5. The political power of big won’t trigger the end of de- reservoirs in both Sao Paulo but it could tip a system Paul Gilding as an alterna- economic disruption. Paul business starts to shift sides. nial. But physical climate and Rio down to 1 – 5% of that is primed and ready. tive to ‘gloom and doom’, writes, ‘Some pure coal com- Paul writes, ‘A key part of changes impacting the econ- capacity, they’re praying for So while the Paris climate this is not to deny major dis- panies like the USA’s Pea- the process of fossil fuels’ omy and public opinion will rain. I hope they’re prayers talks this year will be an ruption – there is no denying body have lost over 75% of decline is the separation of be very influential. That’s are answered, but even with important step in a process that. As I said last week Paul their value in the last three the business community why accelerating physical Pope Francis now on board, I they are not as fundamen- wrote “The Great Disrup- years. Their carbon bubble into those who feel threat- impacts matter a great deal. think this may require more tal as many think. Such tion – How the Climate The most powerful symbol has well and truly burst. ened by climate action and earthly intervention. negotiations tend to follow Crisis Will Transform the of this right now is the larg- And while prices will vary those threatened by the lack Paul goes on, ‘There are rather than lead the system Global Economy”, (Blooms- est city in South America, over time, the coal industry of it. Thus we should note countless examples of the change process. That’s why bury, Great Britain, 2011). In Sao Paulo, Brazil facing the is not coming back and we as a major development, the economic and related geopo- Paul’s ‘The Year the Dam of risk of collapse due to a pun- Paris this year is an indicator recent call by a group of ma- litical significance of climate Denial Breaks – Ready for should politely bid farewell. ishing drought worsened by rather than a driver of sys- jor global businesses for the change impacts. The way the Flood?’ he outlines six To quote a recent Goldman climate change and defor- tem change and we should key indicators as to why he Sachs analysis: “Just as a world to have zero net CO2 estation. The people of Brazil climate change helped trig- look at what drives action believes that 2015 ‘will be the worker celebrating their emissions by 2050, thus ef- are facing rolling water and ger the war in Syria and the to understand emerging tip- year the “dam of denial” will 65th birthday can settle fectively ending companies power cuts, businesses shut rise of ISIS. How climate is ping points.’ into a more sedate lifestyle like Shell and Exxon, at least driving food prices, which is break and the momentum down, widespread protests What is your opinion? for climate action will be- while they look back on past in their current form. This and a drought reduced cof- driving global conflict. come an unstoppable flood.’ achievements, we argue that separation, on self-interest fee crop driving up global Paul asks, ‘Will these six Next Moorabool Environ- Last week I covered, 1. The thermal coal has reached its grounds, within business is prices by nearly half. It is not drivers be enough? Will the ment Group (MEG) meet- US China Climate deal, retirement age.” The Econo- of huge significance.’ hard to imagine a series of economic impacts of collaps- ing - Thursday 26 March 2. Collapse in oil prices and mist again: “Renewables 6. Physical impacts acceler- events triggering the effec- ing fossil fuels and collaps- Ballan Community House 3. Solar price falls set to con- have not just put pressure on ating and driving economic tive collapse of the Brazilian ing cities force the invisible - Meeting Room. 7.30pm. All tinue. This week I will cover margins. They have trans- and security impact. Paul economy and the country’s hand of the market to do Welcome Page 18 The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Email - [email protected]

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Enquiries Glen Wesley on 5368 2730. 2.00pm Enquiries - 1300 660 068. Sunday, March 29, 2015 Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish St. Bernard’sHigh Parish Primary School2.00pm HallTea Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday (3rd Sunday of Tickets $15.00 for HighSunday, Tea (includes complimentaryMarchSt. Bernard’s Parish29, glass Primary2015 of champagne School - 2.00pm Hall on arrival) Purchase your tickets at the St. Bernard’s School Office or phone/text Mandy on 0408 014 810 to RSVP Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers month Family Service). Pentland Hills 2pm 1st Sunday of St.Tickets Bernard’s $15.00 for High Parish Tea (includes Primary complimentary glassSchool of champagne Hall on arrival) Purchase your ticketsby atThursday, the St. Bernard’s March 26,School 2015 Office or phone/text Mandy on 0408 014 810 to RSVP Memorial Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535 or secretary@ month. Enq 5367 2543 (office) or www.themarshuca.org.au Tickets $15.00by Thursday, for March High 26, 2015 Tea lallalmooraboolphotographicgroup.org (includes complimentary glass of champagne on arrival) Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh PurchaseWe want your to reminisce tickets about atall thethe times St. we Bernard’s have shared at St.School Bernard’s. If Office you are an ex- Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh) Service Times - Sundays 8.30am & 10am; Wednesdays 10am; orstudent, phone/text please bringWe alongMandy want any to photosreminisce on or 0408aboutmemorabilia all the014 times that 810 we we might haveto sharedbeRSVP able at to St. borrow Bernard’s. for ourIf you are an ex- Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion. Balliang - 2nd & 4th Sundays 9am; Myrniong - 1st & 3rd celebrations and student,displays. please Help usbring solve along some any of photos our school or memorabilia trivia mysteries! that we Get might together be able with to borrow for our your school friendsby celebrations Thursday,and maybe recreateand displays. March some Help old usphotos!26, solve 2015some Bring of some our school new friends trivia somysteries! they can Get together with Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, Sunday 11am; Blackwood - 1st Sunday 9am; Messy Church your school seefriends what and a maybegreat school recreate we some have! old photos! Bring some new friends so they can Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Jack 9741 9705. - 3rd Sunday 5pm. Enquiries 5367 5362 (office). see what a great school we have! We want to reminisce about all the times we have shared at St. Bernard’s. If you are an ex-student, please bring along any photos or memorabilia that we might be able to borrow for our celebrations and displays. Help us solve some of our school trivia mysteries! Get together with your school friends and maybe recreate some old photos! Bring some new friends so they can see what a great school we have! The Glenlyon Cup New Years Day 2015 A MAJOR EXHIBITION AND SALE OF PAINTINGS BY DAYLESFORD ARTIST BRIAN NASH in conjunction with The Rotary Club of Daylesford Will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall over Easter From Thursday 2nd to Monday 6th April 10am to 5pm All welcome to a wine + cheese evening 2015 Saturday 4th April 6pm to 8pm at the Daylesford Town Hall Vincent Street Daylesford Easter weekend ST BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH3rd to 5th April - 10am to 4pm St Bernard’s Catholic Parish 61 Lerderderg St, 6th April – 10am to 3pm Bacchus Marsh BACCHUS MARSH Phone: 5367 2069 Trentham Mechanics Institute Hall 61 Lerderderg St, Bacchus Marsh E: [email protected] High Street, Trentham Phone: 5367 2069 W: http://pol.cam.org.au/bacchusmarsh General Enquiries to – Jill McCallum Ph: 54241483 or Email: [email protected] Entry Enquiries to - HOLY WEEK & EASTER CELEBRATIONS Dorothy Hancock Ph: 54241813or Email: [email protected] Info at www.trentham.org.au 40th Ballan Art Show & 2 April Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper @ 7pm Ballan Autumn Festival 3 April Good Friday *11am Ecumenical “Way of the Cross” starting in the-‐ car park Bacchus Marsh EasterFest Gala Opening Night (rear of Foodworks) rd Egg Hunts Good Friday 3 April 2015 Craft Markets Friday 20 March, 7pm *3pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion St Bernard’s Church $15* Amusements and Rides** Food 4 April Holy SaturdayEaster Vigil & Mass @ 6:30pm Preview and Presentation of Awards All proceeds from the Bacchus Marsh EasterFest Team will be donated to 5 April Easter Sunday Mass @ 8:30am & 10am Moorabool Council Chambers The Bacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital*** 15 Stead Street Ballan Reconciliation (1st Rite (Confession) Darley Civic & Community Hub (Oval) 182 Halletts Way, Darley Tues 31 March @ 4:45pm, Thurs 2 April @ 10am, http://bacchusmarsheasterfest.yolasite.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BM.EasterFest Art Show open Good Friday 3 April @ 9:30am & Holy Saturday 4 April @ 10am https://bmeasterfest.sproutix.com.au****

Email: [email protected] Ph: 0451 137 169 Saturday 21 March – 10 am - 5 pm Communal Penitential Service -‐ Wednesday 1 April @ 7:30pm

Sunday 22 March – 10 am - 4 pm * 1-13yrs. Hunt price includes: Wristband, Bucket & $2 booking fee ** Amusements and Rides attract a fee No MassEaster Sunday at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Korobeit *** Approved Community Groups will be raising funds for their chosen group/club **** Ticketing Website

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Rents remain strong

from $335 in December. In Ballarat the median of $285 was up from $280, while in Bendigo there was a $15 rise to $305. The overall regional median rent remained stable at $300. Unit rentals were a mixed Lovely Garden Setting, bag – up from $280-$295 in Geelong, but in Ballarat, Enzo Raimondo along with the easing in the Spacious Half Acre Block CEO, REIV vacancy rate there was a fall in the median unit rental of 8 Urquhart Street, Gordon While rental vacancy rates $15, down to $235. Overall, in regional Victoria have re- the regional Victoria median Price: $279,000 mained stable in early 2015, for units remained at $250. Positioned just off Winter Street and an easy walk to the the rental market in Geelong January and February are Gordon Town centre & Primary School, Ballarat is 20 minutes tightened. And there was traditionally a time of flux by car, 60 minutes to Melbourne CBD and Ballan Train Station good news for investors in the rental market – stu- 10 minutes away. This well presented weatherboard home with rents in all three main offers front and rear verandas that overlook the magnificent dents return from holiday regional centres increasing. garden setting with productive fruit trees. The floor plan and many tenants use the The January vacancy rate consists of three good sized bedrooms, master with walk- new year as a time to change in robe whilst the balance have built-in robes. The laminex for regional Victoria, based their living situation. Also kitchen offers a good sized pantry, electric cooktop and wall on a six-month average some of those who sold oven. The open plan lounge and dining room features a wood trend, was 2.2 per cent, the heater, Fujitsu reverse cycle split system and feature timber same as in December last in December but have not cathedral ceilings. The bathroom has a shower, bath, vanity year. That was more fa- found a new home over the and toilet, and there is a linen cupboard in the hallway. The vourable to landlords than traditionally quiet summer spacious laundry also contains a 2nd toilet. Outside offers find themselves in rental ac- protea trees, silver birch trees and much more, plus a 3 car the situation in Melbourne garage being 6 x 9 metres with power, separate workshop where the total vacancy rate commodation while house and 2 garden sheds. Town water, sewerage and mains power was 3.1 per cent. hunting. are all connected to the home. While the vacancy rate in In Melbourne, there was a Geelong was 3.4 per cent, slight tightening in the rent- down from 3.7 per cent in al vacancy rate over January December. and a slight fall –0.3 per cent Ballarat and Bendigo re- – in the median house rent. corded a lower vacancy rate This was because of lower than Geelong – 2.8 per cent rents in the middle suburbs for both regional centres - where vacancy rates were up but saw a slight increase on in the second half of 2014. December, with Bendigo up The outer suburbs of Mel- from 2.7 per cent and Bal- larat up from 2.6 per cent. bourne have also been attracting investors. Vacancy Median house rents were up in all three centres and rates there have been tight, agents are reporting inves- ranging from 1.8-1.9 per cent tor interest – both from local over the past six months. and interstate investors, en- Median house rents in the couraged by the low interest outer suburbs remained sta- Contact: 51 Lydiard Street South Chris Leonard 0409 0409 23 rate environment. ble at $360, while outer sub- BALLARAT Geelong’s January median urban unit rents fell slightly Formerly Jens Gaunt Phone 5331 1111 www.prdballarat.com.au house rent of $350 was up from $320-$315. Page 20 The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Email - [email protected]

arbee real estate

AUCTION Saturday 11th April at 11.00am

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Wednesday 18th March 5-6pm OPEN FOR INSPECTION & Saturday 21st March 3-4pm Sat 21st March 12.30-1.00pm WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY! AUCTION WALK TO EVERYTHING ASKING $330,000 Balliang East 140 Agars Road 4 1 Bacchus Marsh 1/23 Manor Street 3 1 Here is an opportunity to make this property your own with just a little bit of work. The weatherboard house 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home located in one of the premier locations in town. Within walking distance to has 4 bedrooms & 2 living areas & is serviced by a wood heater in the lounge & a wall ac in both the lounge everything, this home has a nice sized lounge & dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Bedrooms 1 & 2 have & the meals area. Externally there is a large bungalow & 2 sheds. The home is on a ﬂ at 10 acre block & is built in robes. Gas heater in the lounge & a wall a/c in the dining area. Externally there is a garden shed & ideally located between Geelong and Bacchus Marsh. It lends itself to an idyllic rural lifestyle and would covered pergola area & it is all on a low maintenance manageable block. Better than a unit this property be perfect for the horse enthusiast. is ideal for those looking to downsize into a central location. PID: 781018 PID: 766938

OPEN FOR INSPECTION OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sat 21st March 11.30am-12.00pm Sat 21st March 10.30-11.00am FANTASTIC HOME, FANTASTIC VIEWS ASKING $457,000 THE HOUSE, THE POOL, THE SHED! ASKING $540,000 Bacchus Marsh 8 Medway Court 3 2 2 Bacchus Marsh 28 Victoria Street 4 2 2 Family home located in the Links Estate with some of the best views in Bacchus Marsh. Study, formal Fantastic family home of 4 bedrooms plus study. Master bed with WIR & ens, study with separate lounge and dining, kitchen and meals area and great rumpus room and powder room on the main level entry, family bathroom complete with spa. Formal lounge & a large family room adjoining the and downstairs to the master bedroom with WIR and ensuite, bedrooms 2 & 3 have BIRs. Ducted cooling kitchen meals. Expansive outdoor living area complete with bistro blinds, plus an in ground solar throughout and wood heater in the lounge. Double garage includes a workshop. Magnifi cent views over heated pool. Gardens fully landscaped & 9m x 7m garage, 11m x 7m shed & a double carport. the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club. 1630m2 block with low maintenance gardens. All of this on a 2000m2 block with additional entry from a rear street. PID: 763939 PID: 597563

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sat 21st March 10.00-10.30am

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sat 21st March 2.00-2.30pm CENTRALLY LOCATED 2 BEDROOM UNIT ASKING $195,000 ULTIMATE FAMILY LIVING ON QUARTER ACRE ASKING $465,000 Bacchus Marsh 3/12 George Street 2 1 Bacchus Marsh 108 Albert Street 4 2 2 This well presented unit is in a prime location just a short stroll to the Main Street shopping precinct. Positioned on the edge of Grantleigh Estate is this exceptionally spacious family residence. Impressive Featuring 2 bedrooms with built in robes, comfortable lounge, kitchen, combined bathroom and master bedroom & ensuite complete with WIR. A large study & home theatre room, large kitchen, ﬂ oating island bench, walk in pantry & large formal dining & lounge that continues onto the covered outdoor laundry and a private courtyard. decking. A further 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, a second living area & main bathroom. Double remote controlled garage with internal access. 3½ KW solar power system. PID: 780891 PID: 767730

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sat 21st March 12.00-12.30pm YOU CAN SEE FOREVER! ASKING $395,000 COUNTRY LIVING CLOSE TO TOWN ASKING $594,400 Bacchus Marsh 3 Gleneagles Court 3 2 2 Parwan 10 Whelans Road 4 1 2 Situated in the Golf Links estate is this three bedroom dwelling. Consisting of kitchen/dining, formal Comfortable, well presented 4 bedroom family home on 15 acres. Great environment for those looking for living, rumpus, balcony which has views all over Bacchus Marsh, main bathroom & ensuite to master a lifestyle change. Featuring a lovely timber kitchen, open dining, formal lounge and spacious sunroom bedroom, heating & cooling, double garage and much more only an inspection will reveal. Externally with wood heater for ultimate relaxation. Ducted heating & cooling, 4 stable barn, feed & tack rooms, we have a generous size block of land, pergola area, loads of storage, views that are just stunning horse washing shed, town water, separate paddocks with horse shelters, training track, extra shedding, wherever you look. chicken coops, 15 minutes to Melton, easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat & Geelong. PID: 755330 PID: 780028

Daryl Gould Bob Gunnell Peter Leonard Steve Creese Ian McDonald 0409 233 157 0417 566 951 0429 671 990 0475 888 101 0418 522 549 real people working in real property 140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Ph 5367 2333 www.arbeerealestate.com.au Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Page 21

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

Charming Home with Lush Gardens INSPECT SATURDAY - Modern family retreat!

BACCHUS MARSH 82 Clifton Drive DARLEY 127 Holts Lane The house features 3 generous bedrooms, ensuite and walk-in-robes to 3 2 2 Modern family retreat! This awlessly presented home delivers 4 2 2 master, study, formal lounge with a feature gas heater, large open plan Inspect: By appointment practical family living. Comprising of 4 bedrooms master with en- Inspect: Sat 12.45-1.15pm kitchen equipped with 900” stainless steel oven, dishwasher plus plenty suite and walk-in robe, 2 generous living areas, separate study, of cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen are the sitting/dining areas that stunning kitchen, with caesar stone bench tops and quality ows to a huge north facing family room. Outside features include an inviting alfresco entertainment area, feature timber fretwork to return Price: $485,000 stainless steel appliances. Outside there is a double sized alfresco Price: $439,500 verandah, double garage, and sprinklers to garden beds, veggie patch, Len Smith: 0418 343 754 entertainment area, for all year round usage. Beautiful gardens Len Smith: 0418 343 754 rain water tank and garden shed. Web Id: - and double garage. Style unsurpassed. Web Id: -

INSPECT SATURDAY - Location, Location, Location INSPECT SATURDAY - Absolute Convenience

BACCHUS MARSH 29 Manor Street DARLEY 5/125 Gisborne Road Perfectly positioned in family friendly street near Village Shopping 3 1 1 Perfectly positioned only moments stroll to Darley shopping centre 2 1 1 Centre, Schools & Kindergartens. Well maintained home could be easily Inspect: Sat 11.15-11.45am and all of its convenience, this quality villa ticks all the right boxes Inspect: Sat 12.00-12.30pm transformed to suit a modern day lifestyle. 3 spacious bedrooms, sizeable when it comes to easy care living in a sought after location. Bright lounge with gas heater & gas central heating throughout, polished interiors with air conditioned living and dining areas. Modern kitchen timber hardwood ooring & high ceiling. Kitchen is well portioned with with quality appliances plus ample cupboard space. 2 generous sized timber cupboards & a breakfast bar which leads to a sitting room/dining Price: $415,000 bedrooms both with built in robes. A slick well located bathroom. Price: $285,000 area, very neat bathroom and laundry. Brick lock up garage, loads of room Len Smith: 0418 343 754 Easy care rear and side courtyards. Single garage with interior access. Len Smith: 0418 343 754 for caravan/boat/trailer etc. Resting on a large block (app 847 sqm). Web Id: - This property is a must for you to inspect. Web Id: -

Spacious Family Living Spacious Home in Quiet Court

BACCHUS MARSH 9 Alice Close BACCHUS MARSH 16 Cunningham Close Quality family living, immaculate home set on 751 sqm (approx). 4 3 2 Beyond the modest façade of this comfortable home lies a remarkably 3 2 4 Positioned in a quiet court and moments away from main street shops Inspect: By appointment spacious, private and convenient home. The home is designed to take in the Inspect: By appointment & schools. Stunning kitchen with stone bench tops and quality stainless North aspect and the land size is approximately 1100sqm. Set back from the steel appliances, large light lled dining and spacious living area. Comprising of 4 large bedrooms all with built in robes, central bathroom, street and o ering a versatile oorplan, neatly presented interiors, spacious and theatre room at the rear of the house. There is a fabulous indoor/ lounge, adjoining dining room, kitchen/meals area. 3 generous bedrooms outdoor alfresco area that provides outdoor living all year round. Outside Price: $519,000 master with WIR & ensuite, central bathroom and laundry. Outside you will Price: $346,000 the gardens are low maintenance with its own Balinese style hut and fruit Len Smith: 0418 343 754 nd established gardens, paved driveway, 4 car carport. Set in a quiet court Len Smith: 0418 343 754 trees. Come and be surprised today! Web Id: - only minutes from Primary Schools and local Shopping Centre. Web Id: -

Town Central! Greendale Lifestyle!

BACCHUS MARSH 20 Young Street GREENDALE 41 Lacote Road You could not nd a better location to Bacchus Marsh Village 3 1 1 4½ acres of land just 4kms from Freeway entrance to Melbourne. Spacious 4 2 6 4 bedroom home o ers panoramic views. Comprising 2 generous living Shopping Centre and local Primary Schools. This solid brick home Inspect: By appointment areas with Northerly aspect, high ceilings, oating timber oors, a deluxe Inspect: By appointment is worthy of a renovation or for someone to start up a business kitchen with stone bench tops, island bench, pantry and quality appliances. from here, (S.T.C.A). 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining, kitchen/meals. Master bedroom is huge with WIRs & ensuite featuring corner spa. The remaining bedrooms have BIRs, ample hallway cupboard storage, wood Set on a large block the possibilities are endless, call today! Price: $389,500 heating and split system a/c. Good grazing, shade trees, 2 loose horse Price: REDUCED $595,000 Len Smith: 0418 343 754 stalls, ample water storage, 12 x 6m colorbond workshop, double carport, Len Smith: 0418 343 754 Web Id: - separate 9m x 6m colorbond workshop, double carport, and large dam. Web Id: -

166 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Phone: 5367 8128 Mobile: 0418 343 754 Page 22 The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Email - [email protected] LOCAL TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY 5368 1966 [email protected]

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 Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Page 23 ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN EXCAVATION LOCAL COUGAR INGLIS A2B EARTHWORKS TRADE ELECTRICAL Excavator, Bobcat & Tipper MN212G4 REC 23103 Specialising in all types ✸ All types of fencing ✸ Retaining walls of electrical work. ✸ Driveways ✸ Tree/Waste Removal & BUSINESS Free Quotes. ✸ Post holes & footings ✸ Horse Arenas All work is certiﬁ ed ✸ Rock Walls ✸ Trenching and guaranteed. DIRECTORY ✸ Dams ✸ Redgum Firewood Brad 0466 883 565 24hr Service available. No job too small. Reliable service and competitive rates. 5368 1966 16 Robertsons Rd, Bacchus Marsh REC 18333 [email protected] Paul 0404 757 714 Phone Andrew 0439 681 120

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Page 26 The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Email - [email protected] Sport Ballan Cricket Division 1 Ballan 10/154 & 0/31 defeated Burrumbeet 10/122 Batting - N Heafield 56, M Nolan 36, J Graham 30 no and M Snaith 16 Bowling - N Heafield 19.3-6-4/32, D Gardiner 17-4-3/37, T Connor 1-0-1/1, M Snaith 11-5-1/16, B Loughnane 4-0-1/16 Ballan won the toss and batted first, Noel Heafield led the way with the bat scoring 56 and was well supported by Mick Nolan 35 and Jarryd Graham 30 not out. Having to defend a small total Ballan went out and put in their best bowling performance for the year with Noel Heafield and David Gardiner being our best bowlers and well assisted by Zac Graham, Michael Snaith and Ben Loughnane. Ballan move into the grand final next week at White Flat oval.

Under 16s Ballan 0/188 defeated Wendouree 6/162 Batting - T McGregor 92 no and B Loughnane 75 no. C Micallef 10-2-4/33, B Loughnane 10-1-1/21, J McEgan 5-1-1/20 Bowling first Ballan let Wendouree get away to a good start being 1/144 but fought back well to restrict Wendouree to 6/162. Chris Micallef took four wickets and was well supported by Ben Loughnane and Jason McEgan, one wicket each. Ballan went into bat on Sunday and a superb opening stand of 188 between Ben Loughnane 75no and Thomas McGregor 92no got Ballan home without losing a wicket. This puts the team into the grand final versus Ballarat-Redan/Haddon next week at Alfredton oval. Superbike rider revved up

By Jessica Howard With his last race in Novem- and some good battles as ber of last year, Matt planned well, but obviously that was Ballan teenager, Matt to find good rhythm and set- a few years ago and this Barton has kicked off his tle in during the practise and is a whole different breed 2015 Moto3 championship qualifying sessions, how- that are coming through, so campaign with great suc- ever a pattern was set for the we’ll see what happens next cess during the first round weekend, with a consistent rou nd”. of the World Superbike second place finish in each The 2015 Australian Cham- Championships. of the three races. Chris Micallef 4/33 against Wendouree in the U16 2nd XI Semi Final. pionships will be held over Held at the Phillip Island Matt finished with a com- five rounds, with round Circuit on February 20 – 22, fortable six to eight second two to be held in Warwick, the competition incorpo- gap between himself and the Queensland in April. rated the first round of the rest of the 18 riders in each of Australian Moto3 Cham- the six lap races, and set a Whilst Matt’s focus for the pionships, and saw Matt number of personal best lap year is on the champion- qualify on the front row in times in the process. ships, he also has his eye on second place behind Ad- “I pulled out a bit of a point’s The Malaysian Super Series, elaide’s young international gap ahead of the other rid- the possibility of compet- rider, Olly Simpson. ers, so that’s really what we ing in the last two rounds Moto3 is the junior category had to do going into the next of the Spanish Junior World of the Road Racing World round,” Matt said. Championships, and hopes Championship Grand Prix, “I’ve ridden Morgan Park to gain a ‘wildcard’ ride into and is restricted to single- a couple of times and had the Australian Grand Prix in cylinder four-stroke engines. some good wins up there, October.

Noel Heafield scores a quick 56 to give Ballan a total to defend.

Noel picks up his third wicket ending the day with 3/15. Photos Chris Thom Email - [email protected] The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Page 27 Sport Darley Cricket Club didn’t come easy. The sec- skill to pass the required onds toiled hard and conced- score just five wickets down ed an almost 100 lead before when the Grand Final berth bowling out Wendouree for was secured. Blake Colley 191. Keen to regain control, 53* retired not out leading the team set about making the way with the bat, whilst quick runs in the hope there Brandan Folley 3/15 and Jor- was time to bowl out the nd dan Monaghan 2/20 did the The 2 XI took on Wendou- opposition for an unlikely damage with the ball. ree at the Western Oval and come from behind win. Ro-

after winning the toss Dar- han Parag at number six did ley looked ready to shine. the best at ensuring Wen- Darley Pride will play Dar- However an early wicket set douree had something to ley Roar in the MJCA Un- the way for a mini collapse think about when Ingvorsen der 12 Grand Final starting to see the Lions go from 1/9 declared at 7/156. The Li- this Friday after the Pride to 5/24 in short succession. ons showed courage giving (5/186cc) had a 63 run win A middle order partnership Wendouree just 61 runs to over Melton West (9/123), Women’s footy kicks off (L-R) Coach Jack Hanneysee with Laura Hanneysee, Abbey from captain Marcus In- win with minimal overs to whilst the Roar (4/122) had a Bertram, Dannielle Menzies and Aleisha Blackburn. Photo Helen Tatchell gvorsen and Ben Longhurst spare, and unfortunately six wicket win over Centrals looked to restore order be- the Red Caps persevered to White (116). fore Wendouree struck again bat past the target with eight Adam Azzopardi 27*, Bai- to have the Lions in trouble wickets to spare. ley Young 26*, Lachie Oakley at 6/40. Darley battled their 25* all retired not out were way to be all out for 96 just at Snakes alive! The Under 14s finished mi- the highlights with the bat the call for the tea break. By Jessica Howard competitions with nowhere tablishing Bacchus Marsh as nor premiers after complet- for the Pride, backed up by Much needed opportunities to go, the senior team pro- a team and the girls had so ing the season undefeated, Dylan Cooper with the ball went begging as Wendou- Bacchus Marsh will make vided an opportunity for far been enjoying training and took on Ballarat Redan retuning figures of 2/5 off 4. ree reached 34 before the at Wendouree. Darley were its debut into senior wom- them to continue to play together. Jyson Fawcett 28* and Will first wicket fell. Two more sent into bat and were in en’s football next month in a football. “We just want to play our Johnson 26* retired not quickly fell and Darley saw trouble early at 1/5 before a home ground clash against “It’s a progression for them. best and not only show the out for the Roar, and were their chance at 3/59 before quick turnaround restored Manor Lakes. It’s the next step for those girls on the other teams that Wendouree got on top again faith to see the Lions make backed up well by all in- The 25 Cobra girls have who played in the youth di- we can play football, but also . All hope seemed lost before 2/67 before finishing in cluding Austin MacBeth been confirmed in the re- vision, as once they turn 18 prove that women in general Ben Longhurst removed the front on day one with a five- with 2/6 from 2 overs. The structured Victorian Wom- they can now progress to the can play and that football is fourth wicket setting off a wicket advantage. An early Under 12 all Darley Grand women’s league,” he said. en’s Football League, and not just a boy’s sport,” she mini Wendouree collapse at wicket on Sunday set the Final will take place this will join Melton, Manor “The women’s league is said. 6/103 at stumps on Saturday, way, however the opposi- Friday at Darley Civic Hub Lakes, Kyneton, Sunbury a very fast growing sport “So far we are all really en- giving the seconds a decent tion re-steadied giving the Oval from 5pm, whilst the and Jacana in the western at the moment, and whilst joying it as we are all getting chance at an outright result. Lions a nerve racking 55 run Under 14 Grand Final will division for 2015. some are experienced play- along really well. None of us On the Sunday early wick- chance to win. The young take place at Russell Square A meeting for expressions ers there is also a mixture as really knew each other at the ets were required, and they Lions showed restraint and from 8:30am this Saturday. of interest was held at the we also welcome first time start, but now we are all be- Maddingley clubrooms in players. Age and ability is no coming close so it is starting October of last year, and restriction.” to feel like a real team”. it didn’t take long before The Cobras began their The first round of the west- a group of eager women training in November 2014, ern division of the Victorian jumped on board, with and have since started pre- Women’s Football League training commencing just paring for the 2015 season will see Bacchus Marsh gear one month later. nearly every Monday and up against Manor Lakes at Bacchus Marsh women’s Tuesday at 6pm. Maddingley Park on April football coordinator Rod Team member, 18-year-old 12. For more information Bertram said with a lot of Abbey Bertram, said she contact Rod Bertram on 0413 girls coming out of the youth was looking forward to es- 134 489.

Winners in the end – (L-R) Jarryd Davis, Lauchlin Davies and Harley Thistlethwaite. Photo - submitted

Jordana Bullock (Under 6) breaking the 40 year old Centre record. Good end to final with last bowl By Jessica Howard from across the region. rian State Finals in October. In an open team round Bacchus Marsh College 40 year old Centre record broken At the end of the day some robin, each team had a maxi- physical education teacher, Bacchus Marsh Little The Under 16 athletes en- nametag, Club polo and you win some you don’t, mum of three players and Alex Brown said the venue Athletics joyed their final races, dress- plain black shorts. Medals but for three Bacchus Marsh saw the boys compete in for the finals was yet to be ing up in sumo suits and will be presented to the top College students they had a Pool D against Belmont High confirmed, however the At the final meet prior to entertaining everyone with three place-getters in all win. and Copperfield College. boys were already preparing the Centre Championships, their attempt at hurdling events. The boys bowled their After two convincing wins for the event through their way to the Victorian State involvement with the Bac- Bacchus Marsh athletes wit- and sprinting. Championship events will in their section, the three Finals after a convincing chus Marsh Avenue Bowls nessed a 40 year old Centre Next week the Centre conclude at approximately boys progressed to the semi win at the Western Metro- final against Victoria Uni- Club. record broken by one of their Championship Day will be 2.30pm. Athletes from all held at Masons Lane Re- Clubs and invited guests politan Region Lawn Bowl versity Secondary College, “All the boys play bowls youngest members. Under serve, Bacchus Marsh. All will then gather together Championships. where they successfully ad- outside of school too, I think 6 athlete, Jordana Bullock athletes are required to re- for the official Centre end of Held at the Werribee Bowls vanced into the grand final they’ve all been playing for cleared .88cm to surpass the port to their Team Manag- season presentations. Club Club on February 23, Harley against Williamstown High. about four or five years,” she previous record of .85cm ers at 8.15am to have their presentations will follow the Thistlethwaite (Yr10), Lauch- A close game saw the boys said. held for 40 years by Ballan attendance recorded. Full Centre presentations, with lin Davies (Yr8) and Jarryd take the win in the very last “It’s fantastic to see the boys athlete’s Maxine Mackay Club uniform must be worn, the day expected to conclude Davies (Yr7) represented bowl, and they will now go representing the college in a and Leesa Hodge. this includes registration by 4.30pm. the College against 13 teams on to compete in the Victo- non-traditional sport”. Page 28 The Moorabool News – 17 March, 2015 Email - [email protected] Sport Avenue Bowling Club

DIVISION 5 - Sulky Snippets earned a well to reach the Grand Fi- Grand Final berth the hard nal, and the overall loss by 10 3-Y-0 Pace over 1609 metres Fiery Achiever, It Is Billy was way by having to win the shots was quite a good effort, and Glenferriae Arch for untroubled to score from elimination final and then considering Invermay spent Demmler in the James & Son Fiery Achiever along the the preliminary final to face most of the season unchal- Pace for C4 & C5 class over sprint lane and Saint Flash ladder leaders Invermay in lenged on top of the ladder. 2100 metres. in a mile rate of 1-56.4. Saturday’s Grand Final. Final score - Avenue 91 lost Jaccka Wilco was also vic- Gaita Pullicino’s very much Results – Grand Final Invermay were the favour- Invermay 101 torious for Melton’s Danny in-form 8-Y-0 Western Ter- ites for this game, however Mullan at Yarra Valley, tak- ror/Eden Chanel gelding The song goes – ‘Two out of Avenue entered the game ing out the Pace for C0 class Lovable Larrikin was a big DIVISION 8 - played City three ain’t bad’, and it told with the knowledge that over 2150 metres, while at winner of The Stampede, the story of Avenue Bowl- Oval whom they defeated by they defeated Invermay at Geelong, Ya Messin was suc- a novelty event over 1200 ing Club’s performance in nine shots two weeks ago, cessful for Ian McMahon in metres. the three Grand Finals they their last encounter, a few and were keen to repeat the By LEN BAKER the Jims Mowing Pace for C1 Driven by John Caldow, participated in last Saturday. weeks ago. dose in this game. class over 2100 metres. Lovable Larrikin despite For Avenue Peter Glass’ rink Parwan duo Craig Demmler A game befitting a final and Jodi Quinlan enjoyed making the home turn five DIVISION 3 - were firm got off to a flyer and led 17 -7 a superb day on Thursday wide from last, rattled home flag favourites going into after 11 ends. They contin- was played by Brian Bullen’s March 12, winning a total Caroline Springs trainer/ to gain the day in a mile the Grand Final, but still had ued to play consistent bowls rink, which after an even of two races at Yarra Val- driver Julian Attard who rate of 1-53.1, accounting to play well to win the “big to slowly increase their lead, start pulled away after the ley during the afternoon stables in the Rockbank for Metro Mike and Steam one”. tea break to win by 13 shots. and finished strongly to run and three at Geelong in the area, was successful with a Washed. Strong starts by Avenue’s out victors by 12 shots. Alan Oscar Mauff’s rink had a evening. nice gelding by the name of rinks of Bill Hawken and Thistlethwaite’s rink started similar type battle with their Demmler finished the day Franco in the 2-Y-0 Pace over Charlie Grant gave Av- slowly and trailed 6-15 after opponents and was fortu- with a training treble and 1690 metres at Kilmore on enue the early initiative. The The Melton/Rockbank 14 ends, however from that nate to pick up four shots one driving success, while Tuesday March 10. Hawken rink led 14-7 after community is in mourning Quinlan chalked up one 11 ends and continued to point on they really asserted on the penultimate end and following the passing of training winner and a three assert their authority over themselves on the game, then held on to win by one two of the sport’s partici- driving victories. their opponents throughout winning the last 11 ends to shot. Popular Rockbank trainer pants last week – Dennis At Yarra Valley, both Glen- the game to run out winners storm home by 11 shots. Sammy Chircop was in the Offer and Chris Mallia. Octogenarian Stan Cum- ferrie Blade and Blackn- by 16 shots. winners stall at Marybor- Sincere sympathy is ex- Unfortunately the other ming’s rink were also in- brown saluted the judge. Charlie Grant’s rink was two rinks, skipped by Bob ough on Wednesday, when tended to both families. volved in a tight contest, Glenferrie Blade (Jodi Quin- even more impressive, at one 5-Y-0 Aces N Sevens/Petite Delaney and Dave McKend- however the two shots they lan) led for the last lap of the stage leading 22-3 and then De Erle mare Additallup rick were up against it from 3-Y-0 Pace over 1650 metres 29-10 before running out dropped on the final end, greeted the judge in the Pace the start, with Bob Delaney’s in accounting for Secret Meetings for the week: winners 35-11, only surren- turned out to be the los- for C1 class over 2190 metres, rink at one stage trailing 7-26 Agenda and Yankee Show- Wednesday – Marybor- dering seven ends to their ing margin on that rink. returning a mile rate of two but recovered over the final girl in a rate of 1-58.4. ough/Kilmore, Thursday opponents for the game. Ron Millington’s rink lost a minutes even. ends to go down by 11 shots. Blacknbrown (Demmler) – Geelong/Bendigo, Friday These excellent performanc- string of ends after the tea – Melton, Saturday – Echuca es, together with first game A similar story was evident faced the breeze in the 3-Y-0 break, only to stage a mini- (Cup), Sunday – Ouyen skip Geoff White’s rink, in the McKendrick rink, Pace over 1650 metres, prov- comeback over the final Daylesford duo Mick Barby (Cup), Monday – Warragul which in an even contest which was tied with their ing too strong at the finish and Anne-Maree Conroy’s (Cup), Tuesday – Kilmore. picked up six shots in the three ends to go down by 14 for the favourite Queen Of opponents after 13 ends, very smart 6-Y-0 It Is I/ last seven ends to get over shots. Pop and Major In Arms, re- Horses to follow: Street- however the opposition won Glenlyon Glad gelding It Is the line by three shots. The turning a rate of 1-58.3. side Classic, Black Cougar, nine of the last 10 ends to The side was challenged big Billy resumed with an all of three wins was sufficient Moving to Geelong, Quin- Denver Dan, Boneshaka, win by 22 shots. time in this game, but were for the side to cover Frank lan was successful for Little the way victory in the M1 & Masterofthurles, Bold able to win the last two ends Pomeroy’s rink who had a On the day the opposition River trainer Danny Nor- M2 class over 2240 metres Comment Lombo, Happy tough day at the office going played the better bowls, of the game to emerge victo- ris aboard Desert Flyer in at Tabcorp Park Melton on Schnapps, No Trumps down by 13 shots. however Avenue in only its rious by four shots. the 3-Y-0 Trotters Mobile Saturday. N Glory, Wingofwaves, Final score - Avenue 104 def second year in this Division Final score - Avenue 92 def over 2100 metres, her own Going forward from gate Blackbird Power, Strazeele, Webbcona 74 still performed remarkably City Oval 88 charge Sir Macs Man in the five to assume control from Writeaboutchelsea.

Results - Grand Final Ballan Bowling Club In what was their second successive Grand Final appearance in as many Back to back Premiers years, Ballan Bowling Clubs Divi- sion 9 side faced Victoria at Mount Xavier last Saturday. Coming off the back of winning a premiership the previous year there was much an- ticipation about how the team would fare during this matchup between Ballan Golf Club the clubs, which finished the home and away season first and second Results - Week ending Saturday 14 March respectively. Wednesday – Stableford It was near perfect conditions for playing bowls with a warm tempera- Winner Peter Johnson 37 points, R/up on c/b Hugh Miller. ture and a fast paced green. While NTP - 12th Bob Arklay, 15th Peter Johnson it took some time to adjust to the Magpie - 14th John McLeod. speed of the playing surface, both Saturday – Stableford sides managed to adapt with Ballan (Jack Papworth Semi-finals) leading by two shots at the afternoon tea break. Once play resumed it be- A Grade - winner John McLeod (6) 35 points, came very close with great displays R/up Frank Raffaele (10) 34 points. of bowling being demonstrated by B Grade - winner Frank White (19) 34 points, all players. During the last ten ends R/up David Blythe (16) 33 points. Victoria and Ballan traded the lead C Grade - winner John Fitzgerald (20) 38 points, several times before Ballan secured R/up Victor Buttigieg (19) 34 points. an unbeatable advantage on the 74th NTP - 7th Andrew Moore, 12th Frank Raffaele, end that saw the first ever back to 15th Rod Caithness. back premiers in Division 9, winning Magpies - 1st Ian Godkin, 18th Bob Arklay. by the margin of 64 - 72.

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Many keen junior (and a couple of senior) players enjoyed some great tennis at their annual club day on Saturday 7 March. In the Under 12 section, Daniel, Lillabelle and Charli-Anne played some very enjoyable tennis. U/12 Boys: Daniel Mulgrew winner U/12 Girls: Lillabelle Aikins winner with Charli-Anne Mul- grew runner-up. The largest field for the day was in the Under 15 Boys; with two round robin groups competing prior to the final. Joel played well on the day to win his group including a good win over Andrew; with Ethan winning a nail-biter over Mitchell in a close tie-breaker. In the all Bertoncello final, Joel was too strong U/15 Boys - Joel Bertoncello winner; Ethan runner-up Girls U/15 Singles Winner - Juulke Castelijn Girls U/15 Singles Runner Up - Emily Tabb U/19 Girls - Juulke Castelijn and Emily Tabb continue to be the leading female junior players at the Ballan; with Juulke leading the way to win yet another Ballan Championship with Emily runner up in 2015. U/19 boys - Three lads lined up for the Under 19 title. La- chlan Conlan and Lachlan Furlong played a very close and long match; with Lachlan Conlan eventually winning in a tie-breaker. However, neither Lachlan could match it with Daniel Waddington who was a clear winner on the day with Lachlan Conlan runner-up Open Men Daniel Waddington again showed he is the leading tennis player in Ballan, winning his fourth consecutive Ballan open men’s singles title. Paul Bertoncello fought hard all the way, but Daniel was too strong in the 2015 final. Doubles - Juniors Juulke Castelijn and Emily Tabb - winners Owen Robertson and Adam Furlong – runners-up Doubles - Seniors Paul Bertoncello and Daniel Waddington – winners Lachlan Conlan and Lachlan Furlong – runners-up Boys Under 15 Winner - Joel Bertoncello Boys Under 15 Runner Up - Ethan Bertoncello

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