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The race
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Federal Member for Ballarat Catherine King starts the 14th Myrniong Historic Car Sprint. Photo David Lowe
Gentlemen, start your engines, is often

described as the most famous words in
sport.
Catherine King, Federal Member for
Ballarat, flagged off the post 1975 classic
cars in the 14th Myrniong Sprint, just as
the Targa Tasmania also starts a week of
rally racing.
Whilst it was the start of a full day of an
850m hill climb
race up Korobeit Road in
Myrniong, with 95 competitors entered,

the race to the finish line in Canberra is
Evaporative
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From
still a long way off for Ms King.

Its always a privilege to be invited
to an event made up of such dedicated
enthusiasts.
It is warming to see so many people
coming along to not only have fun at the
Sprint, but also to help fundraise for the
Myrniong Hall.
The historic car sprint is organized by
the Austin 7 Club and has a wide range of
vehicles compete.
$2,990 inc gst
Race Secretary David Lowe said 2015 saw

a record 106 cars make their way to the
start line.
It is a very good spectator sport and
entries include racing cars to 1960, sports
cars to 1975, touring cars to 1970, clubman
cars and some reproduction cars.
The day starts with heats as the enthusiasts
warm and smoke their tyres to record the
best time possible in their class.
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small sprinkle of rain was only minimal
and was fortunate it did not continue.
Each year our (Austin 7 Club) costs
increase and the day could not be possible
without the ongoing help from Moorabool
Shire council conducting the road closures,
and also the day provides much needed
support for the Myrniong Hall Committee
Restoration Fund, Mr Lowe said.
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Shane Dunne walks a group of Elaine children close to the busy Midland Highway to the Recreation Reserve.
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On track for a safer path
By Jessica Howard
Elaine residents fearful for

the safety of their children
are pleading for a pedestrian
footpath to be placed along
the Midland Highway.
Shane Dunne, an Elaine
father of four, said he often
walked up to 13 children
from the General Store and
bus stop along the busy
highway to the local recreation centre.
The kids hop off the bus
to go to cricket or tennis
training, but there is no safe
route. Ive been walking
them to the recreation centre every Thursday night for
about four years now, there
is absolutely no way they
can do it by themselves.
Mr Dunne said there were a
number of fence lines imposing on the land that forced
the children to walk even
closer to the busy stretch of
road.
The fence is in the wrong
spot and it makes it really
dangerous for the kids to
walk alongside the highway
without a walkway. Cars
and trucks stream down the
highway at 80-kilometres
an hour and with no footpath alongside the road, the

safety of our kids is at risk,
he said.
We dont want a $100,000
footpath, we just want the
kids to get off the highway
and ensure they are safe.
In a public consultation
held on March 31, Mr Dunne
and other members of the
community met with representatives from VicRoads
and Council and member for
Buninyong, Geoff Howard.
It was a very, very constructive meeting, probably
one of the best Ive ever been
to, Mr Dunne said.
The blokes from VicRoads,
Council and Geoff Howard
really listened.
Mr Howard, who believed
the meeting was pleasingly
positive, told The Moorabool News that the first
point of discussion in regards to the footpath was to
clarify with the Department
of Environment, Land Water
and Planning (DELWP) as to
who had official ownership
over the land.
I will discuss with DELWP, the crown land owner,
about the process of having

the fence removed and who
would hold the responsibility of doing so. Once the
fencing alignment is clarified and at rest, the discussion would then involve the
Moorabool Shire Council,
who would have the involvement of actually laying the
path, he said.
Then perhaps the ownership of the land could be
transferred from DELWP to
VicRoads, as it would give
them the responsibility of
future land manager.
Mr Howard said he would
also speak with the local
bus company, to suggest
dropping students off on the
west side of the Highway so
to avoid having to cross the
busy road.
Improving the students
drop off arrangements will
ensure an even safer route to
the reserve, he said.
I think the meeting and
community
consultation
was a great way of progressing the prospects of a future
walkway.
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Mr Dunne
spoken to representatives
from VicRoads in relation to

moving the current 80-kilometre speed sign further
south from the reserve.
It has actually been moved
once before but not far
enough, it just needs to be
about 50-100-metres further
south in order to ensure that
the cars passing by our kids
are slowing down, he said.
I had spoken to VicRoads
about this before but they
were adamant that they
werent going to move it,
however after [last weeks]
community
consultation
it looks like we have high
hopes on moving the sign.
The consultation was honestly one of most productive
meetings I have ever been to.
A lot of people showed a lot
of interest and all the parties
were there to sit down together and actually discuss
the issue. Mr Howard is now
going to have a discussion
with the appropriate officials
and its looking like our kids
will be able to get to cricket
and tennis training safely
by the time the next season
comes around, Mr Dunne
concluded.
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Glide into history

By Jessica Howard
The sky is the limit for National Trust Heritage Month.
A display of model gliders
will be on show at the Blacksmiths Cottage and Forge in
Bacchus Marsh to celebrate
the 2016 theme Discovery
and Rediscoveries.
The Australian Gliding Museum, located at the Bacchus
Marsh Airfield, will mount
their display alongside the
history of gliding in Australia throughout the buildings

and grounds of the historic
Cottage and Forge.
The display will include
large-scale models of early
gliders, including the Lasco
Lark, Grunau Baby and
Merlin, alongside more
recent models such as the
Kookaburra.
A pictorial history featuring many rare photographs
dating from 1929 will be
accompanied by a number
of knowledgeable museum
members to answer all gliding related questions.
A classic vintage glider
will also be on display
in the grounds, weather
permitting.
For a glimpse into the world
of gliding, visit the Blacksmiths Cottage and Forge,
100 Main Street Bacchus
Marsh, on Sunday 17 April
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Bike rack honours mate
By Jessica Howard
Lachlan Hodgson and the Cycling Group with the new bike rack. Photos Lisa Comerford
The Bacchus Marsh Lions Club

generously funded the cost of the
project.
Around the time of the bike rack

being installed, sadly one of the
members of the cycling group
tragically lost his life at the Bennet
and Gisborne Rd round-a-bout,
whilst on his morning ride. Ray
Hodgson was a popular, well-liked
and much respected member of the
community.
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Rays son Lachlan said he owes

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Russ Hendry is part of the Bacchus

Marsh Cycling Group and ride
between 100 and 200 kilometres
each week on the outskirts of
Bacchus
Marsh,
frequently
stopping in to the Baby Black Caf
to catch up over coffee. Their bikes
were taking up the walkway into
the caf and it was becoming a
In honour of their mate, the group

had a small plaque placed on the
Bike Rack to remember their great
friend.
and install the bike rack along

with the help and guidance from
Council.
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When a group of coffee loving bike

riders were causing congestion
with their bikes, they decided to
take action.
hazard, making entry to and from

the cafe quite tricky. The idea of
installing a bike rack was then born
over morning coffee.
Mr Hendry said the group got
council permission to install
the Bike Rack with the design
independent of the cafe, and
capable of holding a large quantity
of bikes.
We had it designed and
engineered locally. It was a real
group effort.
We had members of our riding
group help supply materials, build
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Bacchus Marsh will soon see a

safer flight path to the Hospital
as the state government moves to
further protect helicopters transporting ill and injured patients.
The planning controls will allow for the maintenance of a clear
path for helicopters coming to
and from helipads.
The Bacchus Marsh Hospital is
one of 17 public hospitals across
Victoria to be safeguarded under
the new Design and Development
Overlays, which protect flight
paths from being obstructed,
meaning emergency helicopters
can reach the hospital as quickly
as possible.
Member for Melton, Don Nardella said emergency helicopters
played an extremely important
role in transporting critically ill
patients to hospital.
Its vital that we make sure they
have a clear and unobstructed
path to get to the hospital.
We want to ensure that patients
in the Moorabool area can get the
care and treatment they need, as
fast as possible.
A community drop-in session
will be held for local residents to
find out more about the proposal
on Wednesday April 20 at the
Bacchus Marsh Hospital from
5:30pm.
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One of two men charged with killing Springbank war veteran Ken Handford
(pictured) will face a committal hearing in June.
Rural Not-For-Profit Health Service delivering Acute, Community, Aged and Child Care Services
Jonathon Cooper appeared briefly in Ballarat Magistrates Court on Thursday

via video-link from Port Phillip Prison for a committal mention.
Cooper was arrested in September last year in relation to the death of Mr

Handford and was charged with murder, aggravated burglary and theft.
Court documents reveal that Cooper and a co-accused Adam Williamson

entered Mr Handfords home wearing balaclavas and gloves, stealing $3900
worth of cash and World War II medals. They were each in possession of a
knife.
Cooper was further remanded in custody and will appear in Ballarat
Magistrates Court on June 21.
Adam Rowe, who was charged with being an accessory to the murder and
handling stolen goods, and co-accused Adam Williamson, will also reappear
in court on June 21 after they were sentenced to a committee hearing last
month.
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Have you seen this car?
By Jessica Howard
Police are appealing for
public assistance to help
locate a classic car stolen in
Bacchus Marsh.
The black and red 1953

Chevrolet Belair was stolen from the backyard of
a Donald Street home on
the morning of April 2, the
Bacchus Marsh police have
confirmed.
The owner, who The Moorabool News has chosen to keep
anonymous, said they were
gutted.
It was a rare classic car

that wed had for about
three years. My family use
it for cruises on the weekend
when the weather is nice.
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late this permit? Why hasnt

it been removed?
Moorabool Shire Council
The sheep, known as Jackie
has been slammed by resi- Chan the Ram, was in fact
dents at the April 6 council tied to a tree out the front
meeting for failing to act on of the owners property the
the permit conditions of a night before the council
sheep.
meeting.
Council had previously
A council officer, who had
granted a permit for the been one of several who
sheep to be kept on the resi- attended the property the
dential property in Bacchus night before, told the meetMarsh however many coming that he could not speak
plaints have been received on the matter because of priabout the sheep repeatedly vacy concerns.
being let out.
Another neighbour spoke
The permit clearly states during Public Question
that it may be revoked if Time and said the ram had
the animal is found outside chased his wife adding the
the property and will be residence is surrounded by
impounded, neighbor De- rubbish and causes flooding
bar Bullock told the meet- problems for his property as
ing during Public Question well as poor visual amenity.
Time. www.ballanhealth.com.au
The place is a dump, MayHow do the council em- or Allan Comrie agreed.
ployees have the right to vioThe matter was discussed
By Kate Taylor
Ballan District Health and Care

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We are just a young family,

its not as if we are rolling in
money.
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The car, bearing personal

registration plates F1F-TY3,
was stolen between the
hours of 9:30am and 11am.
that someone may have seen

it. Anyone with information
is asked to contact Bacchus
Investigators have released

images of the car in the hope
Marsh police on 5366 4500 or
as a confidential item, with

East Ward Councillor John
Spain leaving the room as he
lives in the same street as the
property in question, before
a motion was passed.
The motion stated that
council will monitor the
premises for compliance
with Local Laws with respect to the keeping of a
sheep on residential land;
the rubbish and materials
stored on and adjacent to the
property; drainage issues to
neighbours properties; illegal signage on the southern
boundary; and parking on
the street.
It also authorised councils
CEO to take all actions required to ensure the property remains in compliance
with the Local Laws, and
that all-reasonable costs are
to be recouped where prac-
ticable under the relevant

legislation.
The motion was carried
unanimously.
Following the meeting, Ms
Bullock said she was not
satisfied with the answers
to her questions because
she was told it was a privacy issue, and said Mayor
Allan Comrie accepting the
answers was an absolute
disgrace.
Where is the transparency of this council. What
about the health and safety
of other people in the area.
This animal has already hurt
a number of residents in the
area. But most of all HOW
CAN COUNCIL EMPLOYEES VIOLATE PERMIT
CONDITIONS at their will?
Bring on the elections!
she concluded.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Its definitely not cheap and

it was supposed to be an investment for us
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Coal mining
decision
on hold
By Kate Taylor
The Moorabool Environment Group has welcomed
a state government move to
hold off making a decision
on extending a coal exploration-mining license over
Bacchus Marsh.
Mantle Mining and Exogen
applied to have the license
renewed, with coal exploration having cooled recently
following a drop in the price
of the resource.
But a decision on the application is now not expected
until the end of the year after the state government has
completed an independent
review of the states coal programs and coal policy.
Member for Melton, Don
Nardella, said he has been
involved on the issue of the
Bacchus Marsh license.
I have talked to the local
community and the Minister

for Minerals and Energy and
we have achieved the deferral on the Mantle Mining
Coal exploration licence,
Mr Nardella said.
I will keep the community
informed regarding the process and getting people and
organisations to have input
into the process where appropriate as soon as I am
informed so we can continue
to make our views clearly
heard on this matter.
Despite Moorabool Environment Group originally
having called on the Minister to cancel the license,
President Ben Courtice welcomed the decision to hold
the application in abeyance.
The decision on renewal
or not will be made after the
review of the states coal exploration policies being undertaken between now and
The race is on
Photos Helen Tatchell
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the end of the year. We dont

know what the outcome of
that review is likely to be,
but we will argue strongly
for no more coal exploration
when we have our say in it.
Mr Courtice said that

the mine is a speculative
venture.
It might only make their

share portfolio look better at
present, but the community
feels it as a tangible threat,
and a change in international coal prices could put
a mine back on the agenda
for real.
Coal is last centurys energy source: we want Victoria
to move into the future with
clean energy, a healthy agriculture sector, and a plan to
combat climate change. This
mine proposal is incompatible with those objectives.
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Its all about Moorabool

By Kate Taylor
East Ward Councillor Dave
Edwards has explained why
he did not vote in favour of
Moorabool applying for a 3.5
per cent rate cap variation.
He said that to get nearly
50 per cent of the people to
agree on an above the CPI
increase during the community consultation, demonstrates that Moorabool
residents understand the
need to continue to build
new infrastructure to cater
for the growing community.
I voted for the 4.15 per cent

increase as it was the one
that provided for the growing needs of Moorabool but
was clear in its outcome. Im
not sure that many people
understood that the hidden
charges associated with the
3.5 per cent increase actually
results in additional revenue
of approximately $250,000
for this years budget.
I believe we need to be
The rate cap variation

decision needs to be
the right decision
not the popular decision.
- Cr Edwards
transparent and understand

what the changes mean.
Cr Edwards said that to

make a significant policy
change and leave a new
Council later in the year to
inherit those changes without understanding the consequences is not appropriate.
To make an informed decision we need to understand

the facts because there is a
lot of information put out
in the media that suggests
councils waste money and
that rate capping has been
put in place to address these
concerns. This may be the
case with some Councils,
but our decision is about
Moorabool.
Cr Edwards pointed out
that council has had a threeyear program cutting services provided by council
which are better provided
by industry and community
groups, while the number of
council management staff
has also been cut.
In the same time the shire
has grown by around 10 per
cent so it is fair to say we are
doing more with less.
This is supported by the

fact that according to the
Moorabool 2012/13 annual
budget a proposed rate increase of six per cent was
forecast from 2013 2017 to
reduce he underlying deficit
and balance the books.
With these cuts we have
reduced the projected rate
increase significantly and

we continue to work to find
further reductions.
However investment is
necessary to attract further
dollars from the state and
federal governments, according to Cr Edwards, and
the rate cap increase will allow projects such as the Halletts Way Southern section
($1.75m); Elaine-Morrisons
Road works ($882,000); Spargo Creek Road and Blakeville Road works ($1.2m)
and the Darley Early years
Hub at $1.75m.
These monies then attracted further funds from
the state and federal governments of approximately
$1.6m for the Darley Hub,
$3.3m for Halletts Way, and
$13m for the state project
Halletts Way on and off
ramps.
The rate cap variation decision needs to be the right

decision - not the popular
decision.
The effect on small business

Local businessman and former Mayor John Cutler has
spoken about the impact that proposed rate rises will
have commercially.
As the owner of electrical and hardware businesses
as well as commercial rental properties in Ballan and
Bacchus Marsh, Mr Cutler said rates are a minimal
business expense and so rises will not have a great
impact commercially.
Every business is different, but compared with my labour
costs the rates cost miniscule, Mr Cutler said.
He added that when rates on commercial properties, such
as cafes, are the responsibility of the business and not
the property owner as per the lease, then the business
owner knew that when taking on the business and would
have accounted for it.
But he pointed out that farmers are an exception, and
face massive rate bills.
If I was a farmer, itd be a whole different story, theyre in
a business where they have high investment for appalling
return.
On the subject of rate capping itself, Mr Cutler said that he
thinks that councils should be accountable to ratepayers
without having big brother watching over their shoulder.
If councils want to improve the level of service, and invest
in their municipalities, it requires money to be spent. Is
that money spent wisely, thats a very interesting debate?
But its like running a marathon with your gumboots on...
as well as a collar and tie. Its just nonsense. Free up local
government, let them get on with the job, and let them be
accountable to their constituents.
Farmers receive more bad news
Stephen Conroy
Moorabool farmers could be rated out, with the combination of proposed rate
rises and properties having been re-valued this year leaving farmers with massive
rate bills.
Balliang farmer Chris Sharkey faces a $30,000 rates bill, with half of it due to
Moorabool Shire Council but says its another cost that is pushing local farmers
to consider whether their life on the land is viable.
Were one of the only countries in the world where you pay rates on farmland;
weve been arguing the whole time that farmland shouldnt be rated, that your
house and the land right around it should be but not the farmland, Mr Sharkey
said.
He said that forward estimates on the next crop of wheat and barley show prices
down, 15 per cent on this year and with lack of rainfall, theres going to be less
income with which to pay high rates bills.
This is state-wide, this is everywhere, its all farms.
Mr Sharkey said that his property value has gone up eight per cent but there are
problems with the formula.
To get an idea of your land value, they look at sales in the area but there hasnt
been any around here so they look beyond the immediate area, to Ballan, and
they are more productive there, we have less rainfall here.
And the land that is selling is 10-acre blocks being carved up and sold as lifestyle
blocks, so the price is being pushed up.
Thats why we yell louder than anyone else, were in this belt that our production
is just a little bit lower due to the rainfall so we have to be more productive per
hectare to pay that bill, Mr Sharkey concluded.
Meanwhile, Gordon farmer Stephen Conroy is also feeling the pain of being slugged with
a massive rates bill. Hes just paid last years $13,000 bill, for his farm that includes two
households, one with his own family, and one with his parents who recently retired from
also working on the farm. And he is not looking forward to the next bill, with the effect of
rate rises as well as property re-valuation. The ever-rising rates bills are already making
the family consider whether the farm is still viable.
Its something that we assess every year, it becomes one of your major operating costs,
Mr Conroy said.
He explained that zoning under councils planning guidelines is causing problems by
artificially pushing up property values.
We have different zones around our farm - weve got rural, and then rural living, and the
majority of our farm is in the rural zone - but were valued as rural living land weve got
10-acre blocks selling around us for amazing amounts of money, and thats where the
problem begins.
Mr Conroy pointed out that council has also been ignoring the minimum 100-acre land
requirement for properties.
Theyre granting permits on lots smaller than that in the rural zones A 53-acre block
was sold near us in the middle of prime farming land in a farming zone, and a permit was
granted for a house to be built within three months of the land being sold.
These are the issues were facing, and when you get slugged with massive rates bills you
start to look outside the shire for land.
He says there would be one way for council to resolve the situation.
They need to find who are the genuine farmers paying rates, and who are the people that
are lifestyle residents that dont derive their income from farming, because theyre the ones
who are paying the discounted farm rate.
By Steven Barnes (Work

Exp Monash Uni 3rd Yr)
The rise of drug use in Victoria was once again highlighted in the Bacchus Marsh
magistrates Court last Friday.
On August 30 last year 45
year-old Patrick Bradford was
caught in possession of 5.71kg
of hydroponic marijuana on
his property.
After being partially interviewed Mr. Bradford only
admitted that the plants were
his, despite it also being found
he was stealing electricity to
help cultivate the plants.
Magistrate Gregory Robinson
Court in Action
noted that Im no expert of

cannabis growing myself but
it seems like a large amount.
The father of three was suffering depression at the time and
his defence stated his reason
for cultivating the drug was
because he was struggling
financially.
Magistrate Robinson took
into account that this was not
Patrick Bradfords first offence
and fined him $3000.
In a separate case Charlene

Brincat was found guilty
without conviction, after attempting to break up a fight
between family members.
On August 5 last year, Ms

Brincat travelled to Hoppers
Crossing where two family
members were involved in a
brawl, with Ms Brincat damaging one of the victims cars
when trying to separate the
two.
Magistrate Robinson took
into account the womans
troubled family situation and
her homelessness that she was
battling through at the time,
and recorded no conviction
with an adjourned undertaking of six months.
Harley Chalker was fined

$800 and his license disquali-
Newborns in
fied after being caught driving
at 100kph in a 50kph residential zone on Monday 8 February this year.
Clinton Foster was fined

$1000 after crashing into an
embankment on January 5
this year. The accused had
already been disqualified and
claimed he crashed after a
truck cut him off.
Gary Doran a 35 year-old Mt

Egerton man, has been fined
$2000 and his license cancelled
for 18 months after blowing
0.059 and breaching his alcohol interlock conditions.
the district
Gisborne couple
Belinda Harris and
Nathan Kilner are the
proud new parents of a
little boy. Bryce Roy
KILNER arrived on
Sunday 3 April at
3.52am and weighed
7lb 10oz.
Green waste to
go on trial
By Kate Taylor
A new green waste collection
service will be trialled in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan from
next year.
The two-and-a-half-year trial
will apply to urban residential
and low-density residential
zones from January 2017 to June
2019.
Council considered a number
of options, including making
the service compulsory, before
voting at the April 6 council
meeting for a non-compulsory
fortnightly service.
Residents opting into the service will have a fee of between
$85-$110 added to their annual
rates notice, with a one-off cost
of purchasing a green waste bin
expected to be $85.
An amendment to the original
motion means that now localities outside the nominated
zones in Bacchus Marsh and
Ballan will be considered for
the trial on a demand basis.
Woodlands Ward Councillor Pat Toohey objected to
the amendment, saying that
he favoured the original
recommendation.
Statistics coming out of the
survey into community interest
for a green waste collection service showed that take-up rates
in areas outside Bacchus Marsh
and Ballan would be poor.
The recommendation was we
trial it in Bacchus Marsh and
Ballan, and I thought that this

would be an appropriate trial
rather than trying to extend it
before we found out whether
there were sufficient interest
out there in the green waste
service, and sufficient interest
in the other areas to make it viable, Cr Toohey said.
I thought it prudent to have
a trial in those two major areas
first.
498 residents responded to
the council survey asking if
they would use a green waste
service - with 55 per cent of respondents, mainly in Bacchus
Marsh and Ballan, stating that
they would utilise the service.
Councils transfer stations currently divert about 1000 tonnnes
of garden organics per year; it is
estimated that about 45 per cent
of kerbside garbage is garden
and food organics, representing in the order of 1,800-1,900
tonnes of landfilled waste each
year, with that number expected to increase as urban growth
creates new gardens.
It was also estimated that a
compulsory service would
yield
approximately
2,110
tonnes per annum, and a noncompulsory service approximately 845 tonnes per annum,
depending on the take-up rate.
A report on the feasibility of
the service will be completed
six months before the end of the
trial.
News
Photos Helen Tatchell
Footy for everybody

By Jessica Howard
A group of Moorabools budding young
footballers have taken on local role
models in a community match held at
Darley Park.
AFL St Kilda football stars Tom Hickey
and Jason Holmes shared their tips with
around 80 young people in an all-abilities
football clinic before they went head-tohead on the field with representatives
from the region including Moorabool
Shire Councillor Tonia Dudzik, Youth
Services Coordinator John Perham and
Leading Senior Constable James Ross.
The event, held in conjunction with
National Youth Week on Friday (April 8),
was developed in 2015 in order to connect
young people with positive members of
the community.
Moorabool Shire mayor Allan Comrie
said it was great to see the event so well
represented.
It was a great turn out with 80 odd kids
there with their parents. Everyone had a
ball and the kids really loved it. The day
went extremely well.
Moorabool Shire Council

NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 4 May, 2016 in the
Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan, commencing at 5pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The next committee meeting will be of the Development Assessment Committee, tomorrow,
Wednesday 13 April, in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan, commencing at 4pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
EMPLOYMENT
Council invite applications for existing vacancies
Engineering Technical Ofcer Full-Time
applications close on 15 April 2016
Parks & Gardens Team Member/Labourer Full-Time
2 x Customer Service Ofcers Temporary Full-Time until March 2017
**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**
All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
HAVE YOUR SAY

MOORABOOL RECREATION RESERVE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
The Recreation and Leisure Strategy 2015-2021 was adopted by the Council at Ordinary
Meeting held on the 2 September 2015. A key recommendation was the development of a
Reserve Management Framework to ensure a coordinated, integrated, consistent approach to
the management and operation of recreation reserves and facilities across Moorabool Shire.
The Moorabool Shire Council has now endorsed the Draft Recreation Reserve Management
Framework and associated policies for the purpose of public exhibition for an eight-week
period. We are therefore inviting feedback on the draft framework and policies during this time.
The associated policies are:
draft Community Facilities Funding Policy;
draft Recreation Reserve User Fees & Charges Policy;
draft Recreation Reserve Leases & Licenses Occupancy Policy;
draft Recreation Reserves Capital Works Contribution Policy and
Revised draft Appointments and Delegations Policy.
The Draft Framework and associated policies is on exhibition from Wednesday 13 April until
Wednesday 8 June for the community to provide feedback.
The Draft documents can be viewed at Councils Customer Service Ofces at 15 Stead Street,
Ballan, 182 Halletts Way, Darley or the Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh and Ballan Library
or it may be downloaded from www.haveyoursaymoorabool.com.au or Councils
website www.moorabool.vic.gov.au. Submissions can be made in writing, or via www.
haveyoursaymoorabool.com.au Please contact the Recreation Development Unit for
further information by phoning 5366 7100.
NEW TOURISM EVENTS GRANTS OPEN

Applications for Moorabool Shire Councils New Tourism Event Grants are now open.
The new tourism event grant program supports new tourism events in Moorabool Shire with
high potential to attract signicant visitation from outside the shire.
If you are Moorabool based and have a new event concept to stimulate tourism and provide
economic and community benets for Moorabool Shire, download the program guidelines and
application forms from Councils website www.moorabool.vic.gov.au and apply.
The assessment process is competitive, criteria based and applications must satisfy the eligibility
criteria outlined in the program guidelines to be considered.
Further information is available by contacting Customer Service on 5366 7100. Prior to lodging
an application, contact Council and speak to Manager Economic Development and Marketing
Peter Forbes to discuss your event concept.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 29 April 2016.
Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Rob Croxford
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
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Lunch Mon to Fri 12 to 2pm
Saturday 12 to 3pm
Dinner Mon to Thur 6 to 8pm
Friday and Saturday 6 to 9pm
Sunday 12 noon to 8pm
MONDAY
$12 Burger Night
TUESDAY
$12 Parma Night
WEDNESDAY
$12 Pie Night
THURSDAY
$14 Steak Night
FRIDAY
$12 Fish & Chip Night
100 OConnell Rd, Merrimu
139 Main St, Bacchus Marsh
tacobill.com.au
flanagansborderinn@gmail.com
(Formerly Bacchus Hill Winery)
Ph 5367 2016
Dining in Style
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FLANAGANS BORDER INN,

BACCHUS MARSH
Flanagans Border Inn opened
in 1850, in one of Victorias
most historical towns, Bacchus
Marsh. The Border Inn was
essentially the means for the
town to come into existence. In
1851 it became the rst coach
stop on the road to the Ballarat
gold diggings (and thus the
rst coach-stop in the state)
and Bacchus Marsh essentially
developed around this trafc.
Today it is still an icon in the
town.
Special meal nights are held throughout the week, Monday is Burger
Night, Tuesday night is parma/schnitzel night, Wednesday is Pie
Night, Thursday is Steak Night and Friday Night is Fish and Chips.
All are a low $12 with the exception of Steak Night being $14.
There is live music Friday & Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
Flanagans weekend meal hours are 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm
Saturday, with Sunday meals available from 12pm - 8pm.
139 Main Street, BACCHUS MARSH Ph: 5367 2016
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BISTRO BAR B&B

17 Main Street, MYRNIONG (03) 5368 7173
Thurs to Sat: lunch & dinner, Sunday: lunch only
all day breakfast
OPEN 7 DAYS
open 7:30 - 3:00

3 grant street
bacchus marsh
fully licenced
PH:
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Lunch Everyday 12-2pm,
Dinner Tues-Sun 6-8pm
WINERY RECEPTION CENTRE
64 Garrards Lane, MYRNIONG (03) 5368 7173
Cellar door: 7 days, Tours by appointment
Hearty Homestyle Country Meals
Tuesday:
Locals $14 Parma
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& Weekly Draw
PIZZA
Wed, Thurs, Friday
Sunday Pizza: 12-8pm
BISTRO BAR
31 High Street, TRENTHAM (03) 5424 1144
Thurs to Sat: lunch & dinner, Sunday: lunch only
for bookings call

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www.theplough.com.au
Friday:
5-7 Happy Hour in the
Bar & Meat Tray Raffle
3 Greendale-Myrniong Rd
Greendale
Phone 5368 1355
Supervised
Play Areas
Liquor
License
Dietary
Options
Private Dining
Open for Breakfast & Lunch
OPEN FOR DINNER

WEDSUN 5pm-9pm
Jenny and Bruno Tassone in their vineyard at Bacchus Hill Winery. Photo Helen Tatchell
A grape
Italian
flavour
Wednesday Night Burger Night

Burger with Chips $16
Thursday Night Steak Night

350 gram Porterhouse
(5 sauces) $23 (steak varieties change)
Friday Parma Night
$18 (including soft drink)
(7 international varieties to choose from)
Kids Deals
Burger or Parma, Play and Drink $13

Steak, Play and Drink $15
Large Function Room

for Kids Parties
by Jessica Howard
356 High Street, Melton

Ph 9747 2362
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Bacchus Marsh
Golf Club
More than Just Golf
Links Road Bacchus Marsh
5367 2226
Tuesdays
92 Main Street Gordon
Saturday 23rd April 2016

FATHERS DAY
Shaun McKeegan, Singer
SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 1:004:00 pm
Guitarist, 8.30pm start
No entry chargeExcellent pub meals
Bookings 5368 9203 ( E ssential )
Sunday 1st May 2016

Jazz Band, Hot Potatoes
1.30pm start
Sunday 8th May 2016
Mothers Day
2 course set menu 128pm

Rack of Lamb, Scallop
Potatoes and Vegetables
or Grilled Barramundi
Chips and Salad
Sticky Date Pudding
or Lemon Tart
Bookings Essential
92 Main Street, Gordon

5368 9203
Parma & Pot $15
Wednesdays
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $12
Thursdays
Famous BBQ Bourbon Ribs $25
Functions:
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Our courtesy bus will pick you up
and drop you back home
It is the end of an era for

Bacchus Hill Winery.
The restaurant has closed
its doors for the last time
as owners Jenny and Bruno
Tassone step down from a
decade-long stint.
The venue, located on
OConnell Road in Bacchus
Marsh, is known for its traditional European feasts and
warm hospitable dining experience; and of course the
views overlooking the town.
Mr Tassone, who was born
and raised in Italy, said the
business represented himself, his family and most importantly his culture.
I think the most important
memories in someones life
come from their childhood.
In my case, I felt it was important to relive and to implement all of the things that
I learnt as a child and was
brought up with.
Alongside a regular weekend dining-setting, the Tassones were host to traditional produce inspired festivals:
the Vinalia, the Carnevale
and the Harvest.
I wanted to maintain tradition and the Harvest was
held in the hope of reiterating the significance of fresh
produce, Mr Tassone said.
If you were to imagine
where I grew up, living in
a village, the whole place
was under two-metres of
snow during winter time.
There was no produce, you
couldnt pick or grow anything. These days, the idea
of the harvest would be lost
on most people; you can go
into [supermarkets] and buy
your produce all year round

whether it is in season or
not.
During the winter we
would have to live off our
preserves - the salamis and
the storage of grains. So
when spring came around,
people began to plough their
fields and when they began
to see the growth of their
lovely crops it was a happy
time and a time to reap their
reward. That was the idea of
the festival; to applaud the
season and what all the hard
labour had delivered to us.
Celebrated prior to the Harvest was Vinalia, the wine
festival predominately held
in spring.
It was actually very fitting, Mrs Tassone said,
because we played with the
name of Bacchus, as it is also
the name for the Roman God
of Wine.
Basically the Vinalia was a
way to celebrate everything
coming to life: the vineyard,
the flowers, the buds and the
trees. We introduced that by
putting everything that was
coming into that season on
the menu and decorated the
cellar door with vines and
blossoms.
The final festival, the Carnevale, was an imitation of
the feast celebrated in Rome
prior to the commencement
of Lent.
Right before Easter, the
Catholics took part in a 40day period of Lent, in which
they fasted from meat products. Coming up to the first
day of fasting, families and
friends would get together
with all their remaining
meat supplies and they
would all sit at one table and

drink up, eat up and just be
merry, Mr Tassone said.
That was the idea we were
trying to achieve. Everyone
sat at one long table in the
middle of the room and by
making all the food central,
the idea was that you actually had to get up, help yourself and enjoy each others
company.
Mr Tassone said whilst he
was sad to part with the restaurant, he also felt a sense
of relief.
Being able to put our culture and our brand in play
was very worthwhile, but
the reality is that we have
reached that point in our life
where change has come in
our direction and so we are
taking that road.
Bruno and wife Jenny will
now concentrate on their
produce with cellar door
sales available seven days a
week.
A phone number will
be left on the door and if
somebody arrives and they
want to taste or purchase
the wines they can call us or
send a text; our home is just
a short stroll to the winery,
Mr Tassone said.
Set on 86 acres, the winey
has grown their grapes since
putting in the vineyards in
2000.
Mr Tassone said the cellar door offered everything
from Still and Sparkling
wines to Champagne, Fortified wines, Muscat and Port.
The restaurant has now
been opened by the popular
franchise Taco Bill.
News
Community
engagement a priority
By Kate Taylor
The article (MN 5 April Payoff
wont silence couple) about Frank and
Angela Kearns being offered $8000
per year by West Wind Energy,
in exchange for their silence on
the wind farm set to adjoin their
property, generated strong interest.
This week, The Moorabool News
offered West Wind Energy (WWE)
a full right of reply in the form of a
Q&A on the issue.
Q: Why is WWE doing the
Participation Agreements?
A: Such agreements are becoming
increasingly common in Australia
and have become standard practice
in other countries with neighbours
of wind farms. The agreements are
based on key recommendations that
we have received to focus part of the
revenue generated more directly to
benefit the immediate neighbours of
the wind farm. This can be achieved by
entering into a voluntary participation
agreement, whereby the neighbours,
like the host landholders, will receive
a direct financial benefit from the
wind farm and in return accept

some of the conditions that the host
landholders also accept. Our goal is
always to work with the community
and develop positive relationships
with all the stakeholders of the wind
farm. This is just one of the ways we
intend to provide ongoing support to
the community surrounding the wind
farm.
and the wind farm so matters can be

addressed promptly. One of the benefits
of neighbour agreements is that they
can help build trust between the
developer and the neighbours.
Q: Why is WWE doing the

Participation Agreements now?
A: This is something we have wanted to
do for some time and now that we have
more certainty that the project will be
constructed were now in a position to
offer these agreements.
Q: Can you confirm that the offer
of $8000 per year to the Kearns
was offered?
A: It has always been our
understanding that any conversations
between the Kearns and other parties
West Wind Energy meet are private
discussions. We are not confirming or
denying anything publicly that may
have been raised or discussed. We take
the privacy of the people we are dealing
with very seriously.
Tobi Geiger (WWE) sitting on a wind turbine at Wonthaggi. Photo WWE

Q: Can you confirm that the
agreement would have removed
the right to complain?
A: No. The agreement directs any
complaints to the wind farm itself
but after that neighbours are free to
speak publicly about their experience

of the wind farm. Some aspects of the
agreement such as the financial terms
remain commercial in confidence. The
goal of the agreement is to have open
communication between neighbours
Q: Has WWE been negotiating

with the Kearns about their
request to have the closest
turbines moved to 2km away
from their home?
A: We value the community, and
take time to listen and respond to the
Kearns as well as any other concerns
from the community. We have been
having ongoing discussions with the
Kearns over the past several years;
however, based on our companys
confidentiality policy we must refrain
from publicly disclosing details
of private conversations. We will
continue to engage constructively
with all neighbours of the wind farms,
including the Kearns, on any matter
they wish to discuss. We have recently
employed a Communication and
Stakeholder Engagement Manager to
focus solely on community engagement.
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Dear Editor,
Back in April 2005, I wrote
a Letter to the Editor for
publication in the then Ballan News. Not much has
changed.
as the Pasture Cropping

trial, to be quickly evaluated
and the information disseminated through the region.
It will also enable participants to discuss what
innovations should be trialled and which techniques
would be most relevant to
the Moorabool area.
PPWCMAs
Sustainable
Land Management Coordinator, Anthony Dufty said
he hoped to see farmers
learn from other farmers
about opportunities to trial
in their own environment.
Pat Francis, a well known
farmer from Romsey, will
give some insight into what
is good practise and I think
that in itself will generate
discussion. Some may have
seen or undertaken some of
his practises and they will
therefore be able to discuss
what has worked and what
hasnt, he said.
As farmers continue to discuss their own experiences,
it will generate more innova-
tive thinking. The 2015 Bob

Hawke National Landcare
Award recipient, Colin Seis,
will also be working with
local farmers to trial Pasture
Cropping in the Moorabool
Region.
Mr Dufty said a recent
discussion group held in
Myrniong had prompted
a number of local farmers
to trial the innovative new
technique.
Colin came down and
spoke to the group in Myrniong and three farmers went
away saying that they would
like to trial the technique.
Due to limited numbers in
that discussion group we
will now merge with Ballan in order to broaden the
threshold. I expect the group
will meet every two months,
but its totally up to those
involved.
The discussion groups will
commence on April 19. For
more information contact
Anthony Dufty on 9971 6506.
RATE CAPPING
I read with interest lately the
copy in Leader and Express and
the associated articles in regard
to the rate capping debate in
our neighbouring Melton Shire.
I have been bursting to write
to their local papers but have
resisted due to a number of reasons. Firstly I am not a Melton
ratepayer so it could be argues
that I should butt out of Meltons affairs.
Secondly when I retired from
Local Government I have attempted to discipline myself to
do just that and retire. But some
things I feel just have to be said
in the Moorabool context and
the way Local Government is
run in this State.
My reading of the Melton experience is that a number of
nominees to Council stood on
the platform of introducing a
rate cap. They stood on that
platform and now feel an obligation to fulfill their electoral
promises.
On the surface all that appears legitimate. The fact that
the platform was flawed from
the start and that the carrot to
the electorate of saving some
money was what may have got
those people elected, highlights
the fundamental failing of local
government.
To make a claim uninformed
that once elected you will introduce a rate cap should be a
state to the voter that this does
not reflect a strategic thinking
person. There is no way any one
on the street could do sufficient
home work to support such a
claim. A claim such as I will
After all these years and

all that I have been doing for
the benefit of harness racing,
it is a bit of a blow to find out
that they had decided to pull
the pin on the column.
When it all began I did
it for two reasons and two
reasons only. One was to
give HRV the coverage it deserved in a provincial area
and the other was to give the
average, every day owner or
trainer some credit. If they
had a win, they deserved
that coverage because nine
out of ten people didnt even
know who they were until
their success was printed in
the news.
Mr Baker said he often received messages from drivers, trainers or owners saying how thrilled they were
to have received a mention
in the local paper.
And that is why I did it,
to give them the exposure
that they were so delighted
with.
Sulky Snippets was instigated by the Metropolitan
and Country Harness Racing Association and was
published in up to 16 provincial newspapers around the
state.
The column started in a
couple of newspapers and
then I started getting re-
quests from other newspapers asking if they could run

it too and it really just grew
from there, Mr Baker said.
Each column that I sent
through was designated to
a certain area, which is why
I was doing more than one
column. People from Geelong didnt care about what
was happening in Portland
and the Western District
didnt care about what was
going on in Traralgon. I was
helping to promote more
than just this shire.
HRV
Communications
and Media Manager, Cody
Winnell declined to comment about the status of the
Colin Seis on his property Winona in NSW, being stripped with pasture coming through
underneath the oats. Photo - supplied
On the land chat
By Jessica Howard
Moorabool Shire farmers

who continue to face challenges in the industry are
invited to attend a local
Farmer Discussion Group.
The Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority (PPWCMA),
with support from the Australian Governments National Landcare Programme,
is establishing the new
group in Ballan in order to
enable local farmers to share
experiences and allow innovative ideas to flow.
A statement released by
the PPWCMA said with
increasing challenges in
conventional
agriculture,
farmers had to be willing to
adapt and keep their business at the cutting edge
in a constantly changing
environment.
The establishment of the
Farmer Discussion Group
will allow promising new
innovations in farming, such
attempt to ensure you will get

maximum value for your rates
is a reasonable thing to state
and a reasonable expectation of
any voter. A great statement to
make would be I would support
representation to Government
in regard to abolishing the current archaic rating system with
a system that properly reflects
peoples capacity to pay. One
of the great frustrations I felt
whilst in Local Government is
all the hurdles that you confront
when attempting to do what
appeared to be simple creative
things. To then introduce a rate
cap over and above would I suggest be like attempting to run a
marathon with your gumboots
on as well as the collar and
tie. The fundamental failing of
Local Government today is it
is not allowed to MANAGE.
When State Government let
Local Government free and let
each Council survive on their
own with a reasonable funding
structure then we will see good
Councils flourish and the poor
Councils will as they should,
fall over. To the Melton Councillors that are copping the flack
at the moment for making the
correct decision, I, if no one else,
appreciate your courage.
John Cutler
Ballan
Dear Editor,
I went to the Moorabool
Shire
Council
Meeting
(Wednesday 6 April) to ask
how COUNCIL EMPLOYEES can violate Permit Conditions in regards to Jackie
Chan the Ram.
Permit condition 8. If the
animal is found outside the

property, the animal will be
impounded and the permit
will lapse immediately without further notice.
The ram has been out on a
number of occasions recently. Council has been emailed,
phoned and pictures sent by
several residents with the
result the council leaving the
animal on the premises.
The night before the meeting the ram was out again
tied so it had access to the
road. Three council employees came out and we
watched as they allowed the
resident to put the ram back
onto his property.
In reply to my question
at the meeting Satwinder
Sandhu (General Manager
Growth & Developemnt)
stated that he was at Love
Close last night and he had
spoken to the resident. When
I pushed for an answer It
then became a matter of
privacy.
The MAYOR accepted this
reply and told me my question had been answered and
told me to sit down (like a
naughty girl).
It is an absolute disgrace
that the Mayor accepted this
reply and then shut the matter down.
Where is the transparency
of this council?
What about the health and
safety of other people in
the area? This animal has
already hurt a number of
residents in the area.
But most of all, HOW CAN
COUNCIL
EMPLOYEES
VIOLATE PERMIT CONDITIONS at their will?
Bring on the elections!
Debra Bullock
Maddingley
professional contract agreement, however said HRV

had always respected Mr
Bakers work.
We speak regularly with
Len and he has been part of
our team for quite a while.
HRV have always had very
good relationships with
newspapers throughout Victoria, The Moorabool News
being one of them, he said.
We value and take pride in
our coverage that regional
papers have given the trots.
HRV have invested quite
significantly in the last two
years in our media and communications department; a
big part of that is traditional
media, but digital and social

media is also very important and those channels are
prospering.
Mr Baker said despite being
disappointed, he planned to
continue showing his support to the harness racing industry in every way, shape
and form.
I am still doing a feature
article for a quarterly publication and I think I will
always be involved. I have
been part of this industry for
so, so long now and although
I am very disappointed I will
still support the industry
that I love.
Pace dismissed on
harness scribe
By Jessica Howard
The avid horse racing enthusiast and column writer

has been with The Moorabool
News for over a decade, helping to promote Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) and local
clubs and trainers.
However it is alleged that
the professional contract
agreement between HRV
and Mr Baker had expired
and a mutual agreement in
regards to a renewal had yet
to be reached.
Sulky Snippets saw its last
day on Tuesday March 29.
I am not happy about it,
Mr Baker said.
NewEmail
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at the workplace. At home especially, avoid making snap
decisions. Launch dates for projects may be postponed.
LEOJuly 23-August 22
Stars & Puzzles

You excel at detective work and you may solve a key
mystery at home or at the workplace. Family discussions
can heat up. A youngster may prove to be the best
mediator.
VIRGOAugust 23-September 22
QUICK PUZZLE
ARIESMarch 21-April 20
Educational expansion is favoured. You may be

embarking on an all new area of learning. Curiosity is
your middle name but dont be too obvious with your
questions.
TAURUSApril 21-May 22
Your budget will benefit from a thorough and realistic

review. Recent tensions at work ease up, thanks to your
more upbeat attitude. Your talents as a public speaker
are admired by an older generation.
GEMINIMay 23-June 21
6.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
16.
20.
22.
23.
24.
25.
ACROSS
Expert (10)
Entrance (4)
Idiot (4)
Gleam (5)
Gang (4)
Meet (9)
Ape (9)
Fruit (4)
Advantage (5)
Midday (4)
Mail (4)
Lullaby (6,4)
NO. 8951
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
13.
14.
15.
17.
18.
19.
21.
DOWN
Abandon (6)
Cheese (7)
Clergyman (6)
Hit (6)
Command (5)
Circular (5)
Drink (3)
Polish (7)
Sailing boat (5)
Scamp (6)
Weed (6)
Quantity (6)
Game (5)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE
ACROSS
6. A pointed remark? (5,5). 8. Revolvers do give one a
fright (4). 9. Would she be a bad fielder? (4). 10. Given a
fat order, send half off (5). 11. Either got carried away or
stick to the point (4). 12.A picture of the former skipper
(3,6). 16. From which the dog that started barking saw
you? (3,6). 20. Overstates the burden of responsibility
(4). 22. Man you should never get on edge with? (5). 23.
Awaiting my attention? Bother! (2-2). 24. What the child
asked you, out loud, to play? (4). 25. Definitely intend to
get well and truly tight (6,4).
DOWN
1. A sharp Shut up and get the water! (6). 2. Suppose
you think back before ringing (7). 3. Feels faint from the
sun, now, so goes off (6). 4. Make no move to fix prices
(6). 5. Have a rest out in the garden (5). 7. Its the custom to swap (5). 13. Pull in to wait for someone (3). 14.
Taking a tiny trip by myself when the mood takes me
(3,4). 15. Follow the sun, wandering in the heart of
Greece (5). 17. Herb or I will go on horseback (6). 18.
Talk vaguely about having something to eat (6). 19. Have
spoken about putting the man up for trial (6). 21. Keep a
record with the music from the film (5).
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8950
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, Sharp words. 8, Turn. 9, Miss. 10, OBEse(nd). 11, Rod-E. 12, Old master. 16, Bow window. 20,
On-US. 22, Cliff. 23, To-do. 24, Ludo (anag.). 25, Really
mean.
Down - 1, Sh-rill. 2, Pr-esum-e. 3, S-woons. 4, Freeze.
5, Aster (anag.). 7, Trade. 13, To-w(ait). 14, Any ti-me.
15, (Gr)E-nsu-e(ce). 17, Or-I-gan. 18, Waffle. 19, OrdE-al. 21, Score.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Across - 1, Determination. 8, Trait. 9, Cricket. 10, Sweden. 11, Reside. 12, Acute. 14, Verge. 18, Torpid. 20,
Shower. 23, Trivial. 24, Beret. 25, Half-heartedly.
Down - 1, Detest. 2, Trace. 3, Retreat. 4, Inch. 5, Aside.
6, Inkling. 7, Netted. 13, Cordial. 15, Exhibit. 16, Stitch.
17, Pretty. 19, Irish. 21, World. 22, Flea.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Across - 1, Talent contest. 8, Rates. 9, Cart-O-on. 10,
War-Med. 11, M-Alice. 12, A-cute. 14, Sling. 18, Pol-it-e.
20, Port-Al. 23, Co-nsu-me. 24, O-rate. 25, Deliberate
lie.
Down - 1, Thrown. 2, LA-(bit)ter. 3, Na-scent. 4, Cock.
5, Norma (anag.). 6, Emot-I-oN (rev.). 7, Tender. 13, CoLone-L. 15, Look-out . 16, Sp-a-C-ed. 17, Sleeve. 19,
Thumb. 21, T-rail. 22, Dear (deer).
Enjoy several lucky days, but dont ignore the hard work
required for seeing projects through to completion. Spend
added time on health and recreation pursuits.
CANCERJune 22-July 22
New challenges greet you and you enjoy new satisfaction
at the workplace. At home especially, avoid making snap
decisions. Launch dates for projects may be postponed.
This is a good week for embarking on creative projects.

Professional activities, though, may benefit from a
traditional approach. If signing agreements, read beween
every little line.
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
Its tempting to make decisions for others, but resist such
temptations, especially where money is involved. If
travelling, you may find yourself visiting a spot that has
long intrigued you.
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
There is a trend to being bolder, but dont overdo things.

Friends are more supportive and less judgemental. Travel
arrangements may undergo last minute changes.
SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
A romantic revival is highlighted as you rebound from a

recent slump. You impress people with your ability to
make quick decisions. Your partners status receives a
major boost.
CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
Your partners disposition may be unpredictable this

week. Interesting times are spent at familiar places. A
friend becomes more optimistic thanks to your quiet but
steady encouragement.
AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
Friendship takes a supporting role to financial and career

matters.Your sense of humour should help you cope with
a demanding situation. Decorating and design are
favoured activities.
LEOJuly 23-August 22
PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
Bright spots may include a modest financial windfall and
good news from a far away place. Dont be overly quick
to accept invitations, especially those that appeal to your
ego.
VIRGOAugust 23-September 22
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Friends know you to be meticulous, sometimes finicky
and usually a perfectionist - but theres another side too.
You are charitable and the model of a friend in need. The
year ahead finds you excelling in a supportive, rather than
a leadership role.
You excel at detective work and you may solve a key

mystery at home or at the workplace. Family discussions
can heat up. A youngster may prove to be the best
mediator.
This is a good week for embarking on creative projects.
Professional activities, though, may benefit from a
traditional approach. If signing agreements, read beween
every little line.
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
Its tempting to make decisions for others, but resist such

temptations, especially where money is involved. If
travelling, you may find yourself visiting a spot that has
long intrigued you.
SUDOKU
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
NUMBER
GAME
There
is a trend to being bolder,
but dont overdo things.
Friends are more supportive and less judgemental. Travel

arrangements
may undergo
last minute changes.
ANSWER
BELOW
SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
A romantic revival is highlighted as you rebound from a

recent slump. You impress people with your ability to
make quick decisions. Your partners status receives a
major boost.
CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
Your partners disposition may be unpredictable this

week. Interesting times are spent at familiar places. A
friend becomes more optimistic thanks to your quiet but
steady encouragement.
AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
Friendship takes a supporting role to financial and career

matters.Your sense of humour should help you cope with
a demanding situation. Decorating and design are
favoured activities.
PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
Bright spots may include a modest financial windfall and
good news from a far away place. Dont be overly quick
to accept invitations, especially those that appeal to your
ego.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Friends know you to be meticulous, sometimes finicky
and usually a perfectionist - but theres another side too.
You are charitable and the model of a friend in need. The
year ahead finds you excelling in a supportive, rather than
a leadership role.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, Pastmaster. 8, Door. 9, Fool. 10, Shine. 11,
Ring. 12, Encounter. 16, Orangutan. 20, Plum. 22, Asset. 23, Noon. 24, Post. 25, Cradle song.
Down - 1, Maroon. 2, Stilton. 3, Parson. 4, Strike. 5,
Order. 7, Round. 13, Tea. 14, Burnish. 15, Sloop. 17,
Rascal. 18, Nettle. 19, Amount. 21, Match.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8951
PAUL
Perspective
with Paul Tatchell
The ghosts of budgets past

Its often said that money
changes people; but have
you considered what it does
to a Country?
There was a time in this
Country when the political
debate was confined to infrastructure in the expense
column and jobs in the revenue column. Put the people
to work, take a few bob off
the top in the form of taxation and build a future.
A big country with a small
population built infrastructure and developed industry
out of necessity and the political landscape was just as
robust as it is today, with one
key difference; a vision for
the future.
Big ideas became big projects and Captains of Industry worked hand in hand
with government to build
sustainable workplaces for
generational growth. A
productive hard working
country would supply the
necessary revenue for governments to provide forward
thinking infrastructure.
Creating national debt was
about creating future revenue; not buying jobs for the
next election cycle. Politicians didnt need a team of

advisors to tell them what
they really meant, politicians were respected in their
regions as community leaders, and the Prime Ministers
office was treated with reverence, not disdain.
Becoming
a
politician
wasnt a career it was a commitment. Party rooms supported their leaders and people supported their Party.
Since the Industrial Revolution in Australia, the once
barren landscape has been
transformed into 7.62 million
square kilometres of infrastructure, including 823,000
kilometres of road network,
and 41,500 kilometres of
Rail Network all built from
scratch.
Whilst some of this infrastructure has been upgraded, the reality is that not one
kilometre has been added to
the network since the turn of
this century; thats despite
Governments receiving record amounts of revenue,
and enjoying the most prosperous economic period in
this countries history during
the mining boom.
We have reached record levels of debt without building

one piece of infrastructure
that would be regarded as
visionary. In fact when you
consider current projects
being sold to the public as
planning for the future, they
are already 25 years out of
date.
Adding insult to injury,
governments are that consumed by debt they havent
been able to achieve election
commitments from three
elections ago; let alone the
one thats coming up. Whatever is promised in this election will go straight onto the
nations credit card.
The Captains of Industry
that once worked in partnership with the Government
are now being subsidised by
the taxpayer to prop up employment figures, and justify the big ideas that didnt
work.
Governments continually
claim to have a revenue issue
due to economic downturns;
when in reality there has not
been one year in recent history where the Government
coffers havent risen above
the Consumer Price Index.
The argument falls flat

when you consider how the
revenue is raised. The illusion of tax cuts is exposed in
the hidden taxes being portrayed as fees and charges
and the cost of using base infrastructure over and above
the tax dollar that paid for it.
There is no doubt the future
of infrastructure funding
lies within a user pay system.
Whilst in principle it sounds
fair and equitable, in reality
its an open-ended cheque
for all tiers of Government to
prop up dodgy budgets and
revenue shortfalls.
Government agencies have
abused the user pays system
to breaking point in terms
of an indirect tax assault on
cost of living. Basic infrastructure like water, power,
roads and public transport
are all subject to hidden cost
of living taxation through
fees and charges.
The user pay model is a
classic example of good idea
gone badly wrong. When the
Westgate Bridge was completed in 1978, there was a
practical agreement put in
place to fund the bridge via
a Toll system. It was a simple
deal; as soon as the bridge

was paid for the Toll gates
would be removed.
The Westgate Bridge was a
textbook plan for the future.
The thought bubble on the
Yarra crossing came in 1958
when there was a limited
ferry service from Williamstown to Port Melbourne; the
turning point was in 1964,
when local, state and federal governments worked
collaboratively where the
bridge would be owned by
the Crown and paid for by
the people that accessed it.
Whilst there were a number
of delays including the devastating collapse during construction that took 35 lives,
the bridge was completed at
a cost of $145 million. It was
envisaged when the bridge
was in construction that by
2012, there would be 40,000
vehicles using the bridge.
It turned out to be 160,000
and today there are 200,000
vehicles using the route on a
daily basis.
Today, vision for the future
is nothing more than an election slogan, even if a current
thought bubble turned into a
blueprint for the future the
TOM
Environmental Opinion
cupboard is bare. The Big

Idea has become no idea
as the taxpayer funds Government then pays for the
incompetence through fees
and charges and levies.
The political debate has
turned from infrastructural
needs to philosophical social reform. We have become
a big country with small
ideas, and our leaders cant
see past three and four year
electoral cycles.
Depreciation of infrastructure built by earlier visionaries is weighing down our
economy through lack of development and preventative
maintenance and we are all
paying the price.
The days of writing big
cheques and making outlandish promises, three
minutes before we go to
the polls, needs to end. The
inconvenient truth of waste
and inaction has never been
more obvious. The role of
any generation is to pave
the way for the next; not cut
your own ribbons, but to
make sure there are ribbons
to be cut.
with Tom Kingston
Turn-bull Turn-about
Recently the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that he wouldnt

discontinue funding for
ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency) and the
CEFC (Clean Energy Finance
Corporation). This is a big
Turn-about (sorry) from a
Government that, until recently, was intent on abolishing both agencies.
ARENA was set up to
provide grant funding for
research and development
into new technologies and
projects that arent commercially viable yet. Meanwhile,
the CEFC is basically Australias clean energy bank. It
gives loans to commercially
viable projects and makes
a big return for the government - thats us, the taxpayers - in the process!
So congratulations on the
federal government for this
move. However, its not allgood news and the devil, as

always, is in the detail. At
the same time as the Government announced it was
not going to axe ARENA and
CEFC it also announced a
new $1 billion Clean Energy
Innovation Fund. This fund
has advantages - it will allow
the CEFC and ARENA to
invest in projects that have
more risk attached. These
are good things. The catch is
that the money for the new
program comes from funds
already allocated to the
CEFC. And on top of that, it
looks like this new fund is
set to remove ARENAs ability to award grants - money
that helps cutting edge clean
energy technologies get off
the ground. Without ARENAs grant making function,
its hard to see how they will
be able to support new ideas
and drive innovation.

A few weeks back I began
some musings on our current War on the Planet. This
week I ask another question
on behalf of someone in
the not too distant future.
Why did the leaders of your
armies in this War on the
Planet, our governments,
not do anything as a result
of the meeting they had in
Paris in 2015?
To meet what people needed according to the best science and planet understanding, the Paris deal would
have needed to do a number
of things. For example they
needed to catalyse immediate, urgent and drastic emission reductions that shifted
the planet away from dirty
energy, marking the beginning of the end of fossil fuels globally, and that would
keep the global temperature
goal in reach. They didnt do

this.
In the words of Asad Rehman from the Global Campaign to Demand Climate
Justice, this agreement is
a great escape for the big
polluters, and a poisoned
chalice for the poor. Weve
got some warm words about
temperature levels, but no
concrete action. Rich countries arent pledging to do
any more about their inadequate emissions reduction
targets which are going to
lead us to 3.7 warming of
the planet. None of the developed countries are doing
their fair share to reduce
their emissions and move
away from dirty energy.
In order to have a decent
chance of reaching that 1.5
target that the news services
kept mentioning, we need
to keep at least 80 per cent
of known fossil fuels in the

ground, and urgently halt
the exploration and extraction of new sources.
And yet here in Australia
the Queensland government
has just approved mining
leases for the Carmichael
coal mine in Queenslands
Galilee Basin. Queensland
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was a major step
forward for the project after
extensive government and
community scrutiny. And
this is at a time when the
Great Barrier Reef is being
bleached at an unprecedented rate because of global
warning. The premier went
on to say, Stringent controls
would continue to protect
the environment and the
Great Barrier Reef, as well as
the interests of landholders
and traditional owners. You
have to laugh.
Premier
Annastacia
Palaszczuk then outlined
the real reason for the mines,
We are talking about thousands and thousands of jobs
- it means jobs for local people as well, she said.
The environment can wait;
we need jobs now. This is the
mantra used time and time
again. If only the environment would wait. We need
to at least question this jobs
mantra. Even the jobs mantra falls on its own sword
as the numerous Great Barrier Reef businesses employ
far more than the numbers
mentioned by the premier.
What is your opinion?
Next
MEG
meeting:
7.30pm Thursday April 28,
Lerderderg Library, Bacchus
Marsh. All Welcome.
MERV
FDP
ends
Pattons Prayer
with Pastor Merv Patton
Jacob - The dream that

changed a destiny
Jacob was everything that is
wrong in life. While his twin
brother was out hunting
game, Jacob was still a mummys boy, devising ways to
get everything he wanted
out of life the easy way. Jacob
trapped his brother into giving up his first born rights
for a bowl of stew, and later
in his lowest act yet, he deceived his then blind and dying father into pronouncing
his brothers blessings and
inheritance over to Jacob.
Knowing that his brother
Esau was just waiting for his
father to die, and then Esau
would kill Jacob and put to
an end the family parasite.
Jacob was secretly sent on
his way by his conspiring
mother Rebekah, to their
distant relatives in Haran
(modern day Syria), where
he could both hide out and
find a wife.
Later that night Jacob

stopped and slept, and he
dreamed that there was a
ladder reaching from Earth
to Heaven, and he saw Angels ascending and descending on it. When he woke he
believed that this was a vision from God to assure Jacob that God would be with
him and give him protection
and blessings. Armed with
this assurance, Jacob made
this lengthy journey (a few
hundred kilometres), to live
with his relatives.
It is interesting how life
often gives back according
to the seeds we have sown.
Jacob worked for seven years
to get the hand of Rachel in
marriage, but after a long
night of food and drink,
Jacob woke up in his tent
with Leah, the elder sister
of Rachel. The deceiver had
been deceived into marrying
WHATS ON
a woman he was not in love

with. He was then required
to serve another seven years
to marry his true love.
After this Rachel was unable to bear children for many
years, while his other wife
had many. His father- inlaw changed his method of
payment several times and
Jacob was learning through
lifes difficulties how to be an
honourable man. He didnt
know it yet, but God was
training him to become one
of the Patriarchs.
Our lifes trials will either
make us bitter, or they will
train us for our lifes purpose. Twenty six years of
doing life in Syria, being
mistreated and raising a
family, had taught Jacob
many lessons.
The dream had been important as a visual cue for Jacob
to hold on to. Angels, those
unseen messengers of God

were with Jacob, and he was
no longer a cowardly mummys boy who grafted and
cheated whoever he could.
Now he was a man and he
returned to face his brother.
Perhaps Esau will still kill
Jacob.
The night before arriving
home, Jacob was alone, praying earnestly for his future,
and The Angel of God appeared to Jacob in human
form. His spiritual wrestling became hands on as
he would not let this person
of God go, until he received
another blessing. From this
encounter Jacob was left
with a permanent limp, as
a reminder of his encounter
of the spiritual kind, and
his name was now changed
from Jacob (a deceiver) to
Israel (a Prince belonging to
God).
Finally his dreaded meeting with twin brother Esau

took place, and the promise
Jacob had received when he
saw the Angels in his vision
was fulfilled as his brother
warmly embraced him.
Jacob was changed to Israel,
and all of the Jewish Nation
till this day can trace their
family lineage back to one of
Israels twelve sons.
It all started with a dream.
A desperate man who was
failing life, pursued the God
who was pursuing him, and
the ensuing years of struggle, joy, peace, sorrow and
growth changed a scoundrel
into a Patriarch. Our future
can likewise be changed as
we give our will over to the
God who is able to renew us
and change us into a man or
woman of character.
The Fire Danger Period

(FDP) has finished in the
Moorabool Shire area.
CFA District 15 Acting Operations Manager Alfred
Mason said despite the official Fire Danger Period coming to an end, the threat of
fires still remains.
Mr Mason said residents
who wanted to conduct private burn-offs on their properties needed to follow some
basic rules, and be aware of
weather conditions and local
council laws.
Were urging people to do
the right thing by checking
conditions and registering
their burn-offs. Every year
our brigades get more and
more frustrated at the number of false alarm calls they
have to respond to as a result
of people not doing the right
thing.
Be aware that any calls
to Triple Zero about smoke
in the air at particular locations are cross-checked with
the burn-off register. When
nothing is listed, firefighters
are required to attend, he
said.
Landowners should register their burn-off with the
Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority
(ESTA) by calling 1800 668
511 or email burnoffs@esta.
vic.gov.au.
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ADULT EDUCATION
Ballan and District Community House

Term 2 program OUT NOW. Book now for -Introduction to
Water Colours, Chinese Health Exercises,19/4; Lego Creative
Play (6-9yrs), 20/4; Lego Group, Tai Chi, 21/4; Beginners
Embroidery, 26/4; Yoga,27/4. For enrolment information and
costs please call 5368 1934 or email info@bchvic.org.au
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre

33-35 Jonathan Drive Darley. Short courses, recreation
classes, community groups, occasional child care, venue hire.
Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390 www.darleylearning.
com
Melton South Community Centre
Term 2 program of classes out now. Phone 9747 8576 for
bookings and enquiries.
MEETINGS
Ballan Anglers Inc

Meeting second Wednesday every month. Hudsons Hotel,
7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome
0400 003 936.
Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park
Working Bees every 3rd Wednesday & Sunday of each
month. All welcome. Enquiries - 0418 171 119.
Bacchus Marsh Family Drug Support Group

For Family Members who have a loved one affected by drugs.
Enquiries - 1300 660 068.
Alanon Support Group - for families of alcoholics.
Meets at 10.30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month
at the Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh.
Enq - 0421 222 717.
Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc

Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers
Memorial Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535 or secretary@
lallalmooraboolphotographicgroup.org
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh)

Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion.
Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd,
Bacchus Marsh. All welcome Jack 9741 9705.
Church of the Living God

Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday
of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St
Ballan Lions Club Market
Saturday 7 May, 8am-1pm. 1st Saturday each Month. Inglis Maddingley. Enq 0408 260 727.
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church - Sundays, 10:30am
St, Ballan. Enquiries - 0432 961 975 (Paul).
Worship Service and Childrens Program. Phone 5367 6550
Darley Market
Saturday 16 April, 8am 1pm. Stalls offer bric-a-brac, fruit/ for more details.
veg, clothing, plants and more. 1st & 3rd Saturday each Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
month at Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries 0488 345 Sunday Mass 11.30am (2nd & 4th Sunday of Month).
145 (Alan).
Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
Ballan Farmers Market
Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Mens
Next Market Saturday 14 May, 9am-1pm. 2nd Saturday each KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm.
month, Mill Cottage car park. Enq 0498 361 291 or 0490 114 Further details 0429 681 566.
130.
Bacchus Marsh Life Church
Central Highlands
own.
Meeting
10am every Sunday at the BM College Drama Room,
CHURCH
in Grant Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
Ballan Uniting Church (St. Pauls)
Services 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am
Central Highlands own.
ALEXANDERS
Reflective Worship.
Gordon Catholic Parish
GORDON HOTEL
Mass Times Saturday 16 April Dunnstown, 6:30pm.
FIRST
SUNDAY
Sunday 17 April Gordon, 8:45am; Ballan, 10:30am.
Anglican Parish of West Moorabool
EVERY MONTH
Ballan, Bungaree, Morrisons and Gordon
FIRST SUNDAY
Service Times Sunday 17 April St Johns Bungaree, 9am;
1:304:00
pm
EVERY MONTH
St Johns Morrisons, 9am; St Johns Ballan, 9.30am. Please
contact Glen Wesley on 5368 2730 for more details.
1:304:00 pm
B3 Community Focused, family friendly church with
Tasty pub lunch menu
nd
th
a difference. Services every 2 & 4 Sundays at Avenue
at reasonable prices
Bowling Club, Main St, Bacchus Marsh.
Tasty pub lunch menu
Bacchus Marsh Christian Church
at reasonable prices
Sunday Services 10am with kids program. Fusion Youth 7pm
Bookings 5368 9203
every Friday night. 222 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries
Bookings 5368 9203
9028 2622.
Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish
Services - St Andrews 9.30am every Sunday (3rd Sunday of
month Family
Service). Pentland
Hills 2pm 1st Sunday of
Central
Highlands
own.
month. Enq 5367 2543 (office) or www.themarshuca.org.au
Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Service Times - Sunday 8.30am & 10am; Cafe Church - 1st
Sunday 10am; Messy Church - 3rd Sunday 5pm, Wednesdays
10am. Balliang - 2nd Sunday 10.30am, 4th Sunday 9am .
Myrniong - 1st & 3rd Sunday 11am. Enquiries 5367 5362
(office) or www.bacchusmarshanglican.org.au
MARKETS
ALEXANDERS
GORDON HOTEL
ALEXANDERS
GORDON HOTEL
Prices rise in past decade

While best known for its affordability, multiple
regional towns have recorded significant capital
growth in the past decade.
The largest price increase was recorded in the

Ballarat suburb of Miners Rest, where house
prices rose 260 per cent in the 10 years to March
2016 to a median of $335,000. This was up from a
median house price of $93,000 in March 2006.
Enzo Raimondo
CEO, REIV
Significant growth was also seen in Trentham,

north-west of Melbourne. The towns median
house price was $525,000 in March 2016, up from
$238,000 in March 2006 an increase of 121 per
cent.
Geelong West was another strong performer

in the past decade with house prices rising 96
per cent to a median of $480,000 in March 2016.
The commuter town had a median of $245,000 in

March 2006.
Other areas experiencing considerable price

growth in the last decade were Romsey, up 87
per cent to a median house price of $420,000; East
Geelong, up 77 per cent to a median of $406,000;
Riddells Creek in the Macedon Ranges, up 76 per
cent to a median of $535,000; and Woodend, up 76
per cent to a median of $587,500.
While towns within commuting distance of
Melbourne recorded the highest increases in the
10 years to March 2016, municipality price growth
was far more widespread.
Hepburn in central Victoria saw the largest

increase of all regional municipalities, up 81 per
cent to a median of $385,000 in March 2016. This
was up from a median of $212,500 in March 2006.

Moorabool shire in the states west was another
strong performer, with house prices in the region

increasing 70 per cent in the past decade to a
median of $407,500.
Other municipalities recording price growth in
the 10 years to March 2016 were Mount Alexander,
up 67 per cent to a median house price of $396,500;

Baw Baw, up 64 per cent to a median of $331,500;
Greater Geelong, up 59 per cent to a median of

$420,000; and Golden Plains, up 58 per cent to a
median house price of $365,000.
For more information on median house prices by
town, and by house size (via bedroom medians),

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436 OLD WESTERN HWY, MYRNIONG

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY
87 COWANS DRIVE, DALES CREEK
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
ROSEBANK MYRNIONG
17.7 acres or 7.15 ha, mature trees and gardens surrounding homestead.
4 bedrooms, expansive open plan kitchen, dining and family room.
Original period features.
Wrap around veranda with timber decking.
Multiple shedding options.
Ducted heating and cooling and freestanding wood combustion heater.
Water tank, town water and large dam.
Undulating rear yard and paddocks beyond.
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY
Newly refurbished 3 bedroom home, master with walk through robe and ensuite
Picturesque wrap around veranda
Renovated kitchen with soft closing drawers, glass splashback and free standing stove
Wood combustion heater and split system
Lovely patio area and 2 car garage
Registered bore
Land Size 5415sqm
Auction: Saturday 16th April at 12.00pm

Inspect: Sat 16th April 11.00am
Contact: Graeme Rayner 0417 559 945
Email: graeme@raynerrealestate.com.au
Private Sale: $409,000

Inspect: Saturday 16th April 12.00pm-12.30pm
Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au
6 SONNY CLOSE, BACCHUS MARSH
136 UNDERBANK BLVD, BACCHUS MARSH

OPEN FOR INSPECTION
FAMILY COMFORTS ON SHOW
4 bedroom home, master with ensuite

Bedrooms 2-4 with built in mirrored robes
Separate lounge and large family/ meals area
Chefs kitchen with an abundance of bench space and storage
Double remote garage with rear access
Unique floorplan and realistic vendors

Inspect: By appointment
Contact: Mark Davis 0458 224 405
Email: mark.davis@raynerrealestate.com.au
Marcus
Rayner
0418 556 699
175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh
Julie
Archon
0422 412 964
CHARMING HOME ON THE HILL
3 bedroom home full of warmth and charm.

Lounge room with timber vaulted ceilings and exposed brickwork.
Spacious kitchen and family meals area
Slab heating plus gas heating and ducted cooling.
12 solar panels
Low maintenance, landscaped gardens with private alfresco area and vegie patch.
Remote double garage.
Exquisite views.
Private Sale: $325,000-$355,000
Inspect: Saturday 16th April 11.00-11.30am
Mark
Davis
0458 224 405
Melonie
Winch
0408 675 011
Graeme
Rayner
0417 559 945
raynerrealestate.com.au
Adam
Tucci
0411 077 128
Mark
Dudley
0409 954 396
Rod
Grant
0416 231 782
5366 3600
Rayner
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29 LA COTE ROAD, GREENDALE
53 MADDISON CIRCUIT, BACCHUS MARSH

NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
1500m2, SIDE ACCESS, AND A POOL
1500m2 with magnificent views

4 bedrooms, master with ensuite and his and her walk in robe
2 huge living spaces, one with projector and cabinets
Stunning kitchen with quality appliances, soft closing drawers, island bench
Side access, cubby house and alfresco area
In ground, solar heated, salt chlorinated pool
Double Garage with remote control, NBN, alarm system, CCTV
Evaporative Cooling and Ducted Heating
EXTRAORDINARY TREE CHANGE AWAITS

Contact: Adam Tucci 0411 077 128
Email: adam@raynerrealestate.com.au

26 SILVERDALE DRIVE, BACCHUS MARSH
19 GLENEAGLES COURT, BACCHUS MARSH
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION

Inspect: Saturday 16th April 1.15pm1.45pm
175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh
Julie
Archon
0422 412 964
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
3 bedroom home, master with his and her robes and large ensuite and oval spa
Open plan kitchen, meals, living area
Kitchen with vinyl wrap cabinets, island bench and stainless steel appliances
Ducted heating and cooling throughout
Separate rumpus with sliding doors
Decked pergola area
Double remote lock up garage with single roller door to rear
Marcus
Rayner
0418 556 699
Majestic drive down the long winding driveway overlooking 6 acres (approx)
4 bedrooms, master with semi ensuite and built in robes
Extensive renovation including new floor coverings and window furnishings
Large central kitchen with double ovens overlooks the spacious dining and lounge area
Solid wood fire, ducted heating and split system cooling
3 paddocks with new electric fencing, 2 stables, dressage area, 2 bay shed and work shed
Easy one hour commute to Melbourne via train
180 DEGREE VIEWS
Architecturally designed home with views across Bacchus Marsh

5 bedrooms, 3 living areas and 3 car lock up garage/ workshop
Limed wash Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen with large breakfast bar
Refrigerated ducted cooling and heating with open fire place in main lounge
Landscaped gardens
Land Size 1010sqm

Mark
Davis
0458 224 405
Melonie
Winch
0408 675 011
Graeme
Rayner
0417 559 945
Adam
Tucci
0411 077 128
Mark
Dudley
0409 954 396
Rod
Grant
0416 231 782
5366 3600
Rayner
We put you rst
80 LONG GULLY ROAD, GREENDALE
5 McFARLANES LANE, MT EGERTON
BIRDS EYE VIEW ON LONG GULLY
EXCELLENT BLOCK - 8.09HA (20 Acres approx.)
NEW LISTING
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Sensational out-look over stunning country side

3 Bedroom, kitchen/meals/lounge with wood heating
Just up from the popular Greendale Hotel
Set on 19 Acres (approx.)
Long drive has the Residence set- back for privacy
Wrap around wide verandah
Circular turn-around ideal for heavy vehicle or caravan
NEW LISTING

Inspect: Fri 15th April @ 2:303:30pm
Sat 16th April @ 12:451:30pm
Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396
Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au
Nice level land

Large open paddock
Shade trees, Dam
Power passing
Farm Zoned
On a quite lane
Blocks of this standard rarely become available these days.
16 CANN STREET, BLACKWOOD
15 EDOLS STREET, BALLAN
WOMBAT LODGE SPECIAL BLACKWOOD POSITION
HIGH QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
2 Storey Character Residence set on 1 acre (approx.)

Magnicent timber exposed beams, lead lighting
Master with en-suite, timber kitchen/meals/family
Large up-stair living access to decked entertainment/sitting area
Well laid out grounds, BBQ area & natural appeal
Tank plus town water
Garage ideal for studio (storage underneath - make great wine cellar)
30 RUSSELL STREET, GORDON
THE OLD TIN SHED!
This magnicent location, attractive parcel of land.

Old Tin Shed
Sealed Road
Power Passing
Sewerage
Frontage 27 metres
Rear 26.52 metres
SOLD

Marcus
Rayner
0418 556 699
Julie
Archon
0422 412 964

Inspect: Fri 15th April @ 1:302:00pm
Sat 16th April @ 11:0011:30am
2 NARIEL COURT, BALLAN

Contact: Rod Grant 0416 231 782
Email: rod@raynerrealestate.com.au
3 Bedroom brick home, en-suite, all bedrooms have built in robes

Study with built in cabinetry & shelving
Quality kitchen with induction cooktop, dbl oven, garbage disposal, pull out
pantry, dishwasher & more
Separate dining room, gas ducted heating, insulation in ceiling & walls
Quality engineered 3.12Kw photovoltaic solar electricity system
Spacious 1012sqm block, colourbond workshop plus a garden shed

168 TABLELAND RD, MORRISONS 18 MCMAHON DRIVE, BALLAN

OPEN FOR INSPECTION
PRICE REDUCED - OPEN FOR INSPECTION
62 ACRES - 25.39 HA BALLAN SOUTH CABIN IN THE SECRET VALLEY

Only 8 kms to Ballan, Zoned Farming Zone (FZ)
Maintained established acreage property
Tree-lined & formed drive, boundary fence windbreaks
Fenced ve paddocks, 3 open horse boxes, cattle yards
2 Dams, tank water, water troughs plus bore water
Power connected to 60 x 20 (approx.) shed
Machinery shed 40 x 20 (approx.), grass circuit
NEW HIGHEST QUALITY


Inspect: Wed 13th April 3:304:00pm

Inspect: Wed 13th Apr 11:00-11:30am Sat 16th Apr 2:00-2:30pm
Mark
Davis
0458 224 405
132 Corner Inglis & Fisken Streets

Ballan
Melonie
Winch
0408 675 011
Set on 5.75 Acres

Magnicent & scenic location at Morrisons
Across the road is the Moorabool West River
Fertile soils, 2 road frontages & good fencing
2 Room cabin used for a week-ender
Sth of Ballan and close to the Township of Meredith
Graeme
Rayner
0417 559 945
Adam
Tucci
0411 077 128
4 Bedroom home was designed for this 687m2 block

Main bedroom has huge walk in robe & stylish en-suite
9 Ceilings and 2340mm internal doors
900mm stove and range-hood, dishwasher
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0409 954 396
Rod
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0416 231 782
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Masons Views Estate is situated in the heart of town, within minutes

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166 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
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35.46
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This fabulous weatherboard is in absolute immaculate condition

right in the central heart of Bacchus Marsh. Comprising of 4
bedrooms (en-suite & WIRs to master), 2 separate living areas,
and quality timber kitchen with outstanding stainless steel
appliances. Adjoining to the house is a separate office/showroom,
which is currently rented ideal for someone to run their business
from or as a smart investment. Genuine opportunity is offered
here with this versatile property.
Price: $500,000
Len Smith: 0418 343 754
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BACCHUS MARSH 4 Dugdale Street
Lorraine Circa 1914 is steeped in history. Architect designed and

standing for over 100 years. Impressive large block of 1325 sqm.
Spacious interior comprises of 4 bedrooms, master with ens & WIRs,
grand hallway entry with coved 3.6 metre ornate ceilings, formal
lounge, separate dining room, spacious family room adjoining to
timber kitchen and meals area. Prized location is only moments away
to Main Street Shopping, Bacchus Marsh Primary, Cafes/Restaurants,
and Railway Station offering easy access to Melbourne and or Ballarat.
26.02
6.00
23.50
Within 150m of the Darley shopping hub, this comfortable brick

home offers exciting prospect. Traditional layout, internally it provides Inspect: Sat 10.00-10.30am
value adding potential for young families and seasoned renovators
to exercise their creative flair. High ceilings polished timber flooring,
flooded with natural light and North facing rear entertainment area; Price: $239,500
just some of the features this home has to offer.
Len Smith: 0418 343 754
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Located just 8kms North of Bacchus Marsh, is this natural bush block
of approximately 36 acres (14.57HA). The land is in 2 titles with the
opportunity to buy as a whole or owner will sell separately. The land
is entirely treed and undulating. Goodmans Creek at the rear of the
property, there is an uncompleted one bedroom weekender with
colour bond roof, the rest of the structure is at frame stage. Ideal choice
for those wanting space, privacy and a getaway from the hustle and
bustle.
16.01
BACCHUS MARSH 1 Waddell Street
With its key multi-use zone the location of this property is of ultraconvenience. Only footsteps away from the Village Shopping Centre,
public transport and schools. Alluring prospect for young families or as
a fuss-free investment for savvy investors, or a great possibility to run
your business from home. Revealing a superb floorplan with timber
parquetry flooring to entrance, huge lounge, 2 bedroom master with
built in robes and en-suite, central bathroom, meals/dining area, and
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AUCTION
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Situated in premier location. 4 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate living area

& dining room adjoining the kitchen, separate guest room/5th bedroom & study, as
well as an oversized double garage. All of this situated on a coveted 659sqm corner
allotment, only 160 metres to the Village Shopping Centre. Beautifully decorated
inside, freshly painted, new carpets & window furnishings. Entertain friends & family
in the beautiful tree covered courtyard off the kitchen or stroll 5 minutes to the
quality cafes and restaurants of Main Street Bacchus Marsh.
PID: 850345
ING
NEW LIST
Long Forest 106 Canopus Circuit
AUCTION
MORE THAN A PLACE TO LIVE
Merrimu 84 Lawsons Road
Bacchus Marsh 55 Balliang Rd
This fantastic at 2.2 Ha (approx) block of land complete with 3 bedroom weatherboard
house is rare in todays market. The home is currently tenanted and the block is
surrounded by beautiful fertile market gardens. The back boundary is on the Western
Freeway and comes compete with its own irrigation water licence, providing you with
the opportunity to create your own fruit and vegetable farm with potential to generate
income stream. Also ideally suited to the horse enthusiast with plenty of room
for stables, a round yard and your own equestrian set up.
PID: 853898
Bacchus Marsh 30 Condons Lane
This beautifully presented modern family home on a huge 960m block with a 24m
frontage offers great value. Master with WIR & ens, others with BIRs. Separate
lounge and open plan kitchen/lounge/living with ducted heating & cooling installed.
The double lock up garage is remote controlled with internal access. Externally you
have an outdoor entertainment area & fully landscaped gardens with plenty of room
for a large shed or to park a caravan or motorhome. Positioned perfectly facing
the golf course, this terric home wont last long.
PID: 858832
Sat 16th April 1.00-1.30pm
ASKING $570,000
ASKING $649,000
Approximately 6 acres with town water & less than 3 km from the Main Street. Very
comfortable 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, formal lounge & adjoining dining room, spacious
kitchen/meals area, family bathroom and separate toilet. Wood heater in the lounge
& reverse cycle split systems in both the lounge & the main bedroom. Bungalow/craft
room with a sink & additional toilet on the back of a double garage with adjoining 4 car
carport/pergola with roll down blinds. 2 large sheds, several tanks, chook pen,
and landscaped gardens around the house and 2 paddocks.
PID: 846996
LIFESTYLE SOME ONLY DREAM OF ASKING $628,500
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Bacchus Marsh 16 Smiths Lane
Bacchus Marsh 3/21 Fredrick St
CLOSE TO TOWN, GREAT VIEWS
ASKING $379,000
Bacchus Marsh 49 Connor Street
Bacchus Marsh 5/22-24 McPherson Street
Bacchus Marsh 3/16 Station Street
PID: 830403
Bob Gunnell
0417 566 951
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Great family home in terric location within walking distance of Main Street and with
fantastic views across town. 3 bedrooms, master with BIR and full ensuite, large
lounge, spacious meals area, kitchen with gas stove, rangehood & dishwasher. Gas
ducted heating and 2 x reverse cycle split system air conditioners for cooling. The
double garage has a rolladoor front and back. Elevated rear deck area with views off
the meals area. Great clean under house storage area. Walk to Main Street
shops via walk way through Madden estate.
PID: 850219
GREAT INDUSTRIAL LOCATION!
This one year old factory warehouse offers approximately 191 square metres
including bathroom area and kitchen. Surrounded by quality established
businesses, this is one not to be missed. Currently tenanted on a 1 year lease
with 1 year option this property would suit an investor or someone looking to
owner occupy in the future.
Set on just over 3 acres spacious & beautifully presented 3 bedroom home is light,
bright & well designed. Will appeal to families wanting a bit of room to spread out. 3
generous sized bedrooms, master with an ens & WIR. Open plan family, meals with
a large well equipped kitchen. Upstairs studio & study/4th bedroom with balcony. 2
outdoor entertaining areas. Heating & cooling. Established mini orchard. 2 substantial
sheds 18m x 7.5m & 12m x 7.5m. Equestrian area with all weather yard. Secure
dog kennels. 2 points of access. Sensational views.
PID: 835141
NEAR NEW FACTORY OPPORTUNITY $320,000 INC GST
Daryl Gould
0409 233 157
ASKING $360,000
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
In the much sought after Long Forest area this beautifully presented home on 2.02Ha
is ideally suited to the purchaser looking for serenity & privacy. 3 bedrooms, master
with WIR & Ens, formal lounge & dining room, family room & meals area is adjacent
to the kitchen which looks out over the fully fenced inground pool. There is a wood
heater and wall a/c in the family room. Double garage on the end of the house with
small workshop area. Easy access to Bacchus Marsh & also the Woodgrove
Shopping Centre in Melton.
PID: 858694
HOBBY FARM CLOSE TO TOWN
Sat 16th April 1.00-1.30pm
YOUR OWN FARM BLOCK
ING
NEW LIST
PEACE & TRANQUILITY
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
$396,000 INCL GST
Terric factory of 279m2 located in the best industrial area in Bacchus Marsh.
Corner of Station and Fisken Streets this factory has a 12m frontage with a 3.6m
high roller door and a pedestrian door. Internally you have a single ofce and
separate toilet. With excellent road access for heavy vehicles and just 500m from
the Railway Station this factory is suited to light industrial or warehousing and is
in a perfect location to give your business high exposure it deserves.
PID: 849209
Peter Leonard
0429 671 990
Ph 5367 2333
Steve Creese
0475 888 101
ASKING $339,000
It is not often that an opportunity arises to purchase a property that has the
modern convenience of a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double storey townhouse
with double garage and that also offers a generous sized outdoor area with
potential for gardens, lawn or courtyard. Situated on 3kms from the Main
Street, walking distance to Pentland Primary, childcare, parks and on a
generous allotment of 389sqm approx. Invest or owner occupy the
choice is yours, inspect today.
PID: 849207
IMMACULATE UNIT, GREAT LOCATION
Bacchus Marsh 6/20 Simpson St
ASKING $275,000
In the much sought after Simpson Street, this beautifully presented 2 bedroom
unit comes highly recommended. Large lounge, excellent kitchen and meals
area, heating and cooling for year round comfort. Bathroom with bath, shower
and vanity, separate laundry and WC. There is a private carport and neat
backyard. This unit is ideal for those looking to downsize or invest close to Main
Street and Village Shopping Centre.
PID: 851257
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
$536,800 INCL GST
Bacchus Marsh 2 Station Street
Here we have a fantastic opportunity to purchase a high prole commercial

property in the popular Station Street Industrial area. The building lends itself to
owner occupiers and investors alike and has a huge potential to further develop or
extend STCA. Comprising of a 205sqm factory on a generous 1114sqm allotment
that backs onto the railway line to great promotion of your business from the back
and the front. Call to organise an inspection today as opportunities like this
do not come about very often.
PID: 849209
Ian McDonald
5367 2333
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QUINN, BILL (Pengy)
Passed away
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(My special Man)
I miss you so much but
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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre

Annual General Meeting
to be held on
Wednesday 4th May 2016
7:30pm
in the
Pat Lane Pavilion
Masons Lane Reserve
All welcome
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our people. A great management opportunity is open
for an individual with at least a years experience in a
similar role preferably in retail or food industry, who
has acquired strong communication, interpersonal as
well as team management skills.
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package plus bonus.
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(3-5 days per week day shift and afternoon shift)
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Marsh and to work in Melbourne Metro and Western
suburbs quarry. Truck and Trailer experience essential,
training and uniform will be provided. Salary negotiable.
Immediate start available. Send resume to:
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or Phone 0419 023 736
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Work from home
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March 2016 rainfall

Total for the year 2016
41.0 millimetres
91.3 millimetres
March 2015 rainfall

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Western Water Report Reservoir levels

Pykes Creek Reservoir at 31 Mar 2016 30.53%
Water level this time last year
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Ballan Golf Club
Lost and Found
Results -W/e Saturday 9 April

Wednesday - Stableford
Abandoned
Saturday- Stableford
(4th Round House Teams)
Male Domestic Medium

Hair Silver Tabby approx 1-2
years - Found in Bacchus
Marsh
Hank Male American Bulldog tan and white 7 years Special needs adoption
Male Domestic Short Hair

white and black approx 2-4
years - Found in Darley
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Pieter Honig ............... 0427 673 122
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Wayne Hetherington ..
Clem Dickson ............. 03 5367 2931
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Mark Green ................ 0402 933 240
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Sport
CHFL Results
Round 1
Ballarat Football League
Results Round 7
Seniors
Darley 24.17 (161) def Melton South 6.13 (49)
GOALS - Darley
Dane Grenfell 5, Mitchell Banner 4, Harley Inglis, Jarrod
Edwards 3, Drew Edwards 2, Leigh Spiteri, Shane Page,
Corey Cullen 1, Scott McAllester
Reserves
Darley 18.17 (125) def Melton South 2.6 (18
GOALS, Darley
Travis Minns 4, Shannon Mc Donald 3, Travis Stephenson,
Sam Holt, Bradley Barnes 2, Jordan Spiteri 1, Benjamin Holt,
Jacob Whitney
Under 18.5s
Darley 7.11 (53) def Melton South 4.4 (28)
GOALS, Darley
Matthew Young 2, Mason Torney 1, Kain Dickson,
Jye Gordon, Cooper Pepi, Nathan Dodemaide
Central Highlands Netball League

Central
Highlands Netball League
Results Round 1 Results Round 1
Club
Daylesford
Beaufort
Gordon
Bungaree
Learmonth
Buninyong
Waubra
Carngham
Ballan
Creswick
Springbank
Dunnstown
Clunes
Hepburn
Newlyn
Smythesdale
Skipton
Rokewood
13&U
18
7
9
28
3
24
7
30
0
32
10
14
1
50
33
5
13
7
15&U
7
34
18
24
0
0
6
22
24
24
9
29
14
63
42
7
7
20
17&U
14
16
24
35
16
18
11
22
7
30
24
21
39
3
22
17
13
14
C
12
26
30
31
27
23
32
10
24
31
13
22
37
23
36
2
31
25
B
25
26
18
50
57
18
39
15
24
31
36
26
39
21
46
16
22
36
A
27
35
30
55
35
35
53
32
36
34
52
47
49
46
60
24
89
13
Seniors
Bungaree18.7 (115) def Gordon14.10 (94)
Ballan 15.10 (100) def Creswick 9.6 (60)
Hepburn 32.13 (205) def Clunes 7.3 (45)
Buninyong 11.17 (83) def Learmonth 6.10 (46)
Beaufort 13.13 (91) def Daylesford 5.9 (39)
Springbank 14.16 (100) def Dunnstown 7.7 (49)
Newlyn 23.13 (151) def Smythesdale 5.8 (38)
Rwood/Chap 12.21 (93) def Skipton 8.10 (58)
Waubra12.16 (88) def Cham/Lton 3.6 (24)
Reserves
Bungaree 13.12 (90) def Gordon 8.4 (52)
Dunnstown 8.9 (57) def Springbank 5.6 (36)
Waubra 16.10 (106) def Cham/Linton 4.2 (26)
Under 18
Bungaree17.12 (114) def Gordon 2.6 (18)
Skipton25.25 (175) def Rwood/Chap 0.1 (1)
Waubra 23.18 (156) def Cham/Linton 0.5 (5)
Under 15
Gordon 8.6 (54) def Bungaree 3.3 (21)
Cham/Linton 14.10 (94) def Waubra 4.1 (25)
Sell it Local for Less
Saintly win
for Blues
Ballan Football
New senior playing coach
Justin McConnell started
the season with a win
over Creswick. The Blues
bounced out of the blocks
kicking eight goals in the
first quarter; Creswick could
only manage two. Creswick
regrouped and started to
convert up forward. In the
final quarter the Blues did
lift their intensity but inaccuracy did not help. At the
end of the day the Blues
came home with the points
but they certainly failed to
continue with the intensity
of the first quarter. Justin
McConnell and Zac Peoples
kicked seven goals between
them. New team members
Darren Tanti and Scott Atkinson made their presence
felt in the key contest.
Final Score- Ballan 15 10
100 def Creswick 9 6 60
Reserves
Final Score - Ballan 7 5
Best - J Shaw, J Fenwick,
D OHanlon, A Bongart, T
Trickey, R Bongart
Under 18s
The Blues held the lead from
the start and had winners on
every line. Ryan Bongart put
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2001 COMPAS POPTOP

Twin beds, 3 way fridge,
side & rear awnings,
Solar & Batteries.
Excellent condition, 14ft.
12 months Reg. PO2562
$13,500. Ph 0408 558 564
Under 12s
The juniors started the season well under new coaches
Tom McGregor and Zac Boland. Hudson Brown dominated in the backline and
Jamie Lee won all the ruck
taps. Creswick had better
luck converting up forward.
Final Score Ballan 1 3 9
lost Creswick 2 4 16
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Under 15s
Under new coach John
Mullane, the team put in a
ruthless performance and
never gave their opponents
a chance Creswick did not
manage to score a goal until the third quarter. Evan
Shaw ran his opponents
ragged and Jack McGregor
was in control up forward.
Jack Crowe was best on
ground and was in everything for all four quarters.
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Zac Boland was at his best in
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FORD LASER HATCH
1989 Auto, only 130,000 kms.

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ON A BIG RANGE OF DEMONSTRATOR MODELS.
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CURRENT MODEL
Lancer ES Sport
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Outlander LS 4WD
6,862
Outlander LS 4WDkms
$29,990 DRIVE AWAY1

$29,990 DRIVE AWAY1
$29,990 DRIVE AWAY1
$29,990 DRIVE AWAY1
$29,990 DRIVE AWAY1
ONLY 1
$29,990 DRIVE
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5,500
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AWAY1
$29,990 DRIVE AWAY1
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Outlander LS 4WD
Outlander LS 4WD
Outlander LS 4WD
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$29,990 DRIVE AWAY1

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1
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8,720
kms
1
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28990

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kms
VLX 553
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| DEALER
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29980
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LUXURY 4x4 SUV
57990
DRIVE
AWAY
1. Recommended Drive Away selling price, including balance of registration, CTP insurance, stamp duty and dealer delivery. DIAMOND ADVANTAGE: t NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY: 5 years or 100,000km (whichever occurs first). Service conditions apply. * CAPPED PRICE SERVICING: 4 years or 60,000km (whichever occurs first). Covers all items specified under the standard Regular Service
Table for normal operating conditions detailed in the service and warranty booklet. Additional service/repair items (if required) are at additional cost. ^ROADSIDE ASSIST (Service conditions apply). For purchases of new Mitsubishi vehicles, your initial 12 month roadside assist will be extended for a period of 12 months from the date of the most recent eligible Capped Price Service for that
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MIT1261/M6X6
AEN031
ONLY
15,000
kms
1FE9YQ
AGI602
ONLY
14,000
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4,000
kms
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20,000
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TRITON GLX 4x4
TRITON GL 4x2
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TRITON GLX
INCLUDES: Alloys, Reverse Camera,

Tubliner, Tonneau Cover, Towpack.
INCLUDES: Tray, Alloys, Towpack.
INCLUDES: Alloys, Reverse Camera, Tubliner,

Tonneau Cover, Towpack + Electric Brakes
INCLUDES - Snorkel,
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DUALCAB UTE
33990
1FK2CB
DUALCAB UTE
SINGLE CAB UTE
DRIVE
AWAY
1FK2CB
16990
$
1DK6NJ
33990
DRIVE
AWAY
1DK6NJ
DRIVE
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1FM9EV
DIESEL DUALCAB
37490
DRIVE
AWAY
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ONLY
15,000 kms
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$15,990 DRIVE
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SAVE $500
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ABS, EBD & BA
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1.4L VVT engine 7 airbags & ESC

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AWAY
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EXTRA LARGE SMALL CAR Spacious cabin

ABS, EBD & BA
Remote keyless entry
254L boot space 4.7L/100km 6 airbags & ESC

Air conditioning Bluetooth connectivity
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345 Learmonth Rd. Wendouree
03 5338 4000 kingscars.com.au
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Apple Carplay 17 alloy wheels
LMCT9931
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$1695
25 tonne, electric start, towable
$80m2
20 ml, limited stock
$90 each
limited stock
HUGE RANGE OF SIZES,
SHAPES AND COLOURS
does not include ttings
STOCKFEED DELIVERY RUN CAPPED AT $5 per delivery
THURS: Mt Wallace, Beremboke, Gordon, Mt Egerton, Ballan FRI: Greendale, Myrniong
TRADING HOURS:
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EMAIL: news@themooraboolnews.com.

Tuesday 12 April, 2016

Your Local News

Serving Ballan and district since 1872

Phone 5368 1966

Fax 5368 2764

Gentlemen, start your engines, is often

still a long way off for Ms King.

$2,990 inc gst

Race Secretary David Lowe said 2015 saw

Your Local air-conditioning specialist

Phone: 5367 4964

competitors with dry conditions. The

HEATING & COOLING

The best things about memories is making them

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ONE DAY ONLY

Jim Beam Bourban and

Golden Circle Juice

Annies Lane Wine Range

FOODWORKS BACCHUS MARSH

1-9 Bennett Street,

Granny Smiths Apples

Smiths Multi Pack

While Stocks Last No Rain checks

specials available Thursday 14th

The Moorabool News 12 April, 2016 Page 3

Direct Farmers Market

411 Avenue of Honour, Bacchus Marsh

This Weeks Specials

On track for a safer path

Elaine residents fearful for

an hour and with no footpath alongside the road, the

about the process of having

from VicRoads in relation to

restaurant & cafe

P: 5367 4938 M: 0411 611 816

Breakfast & Lunch

Fresh seasonal menu

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Choose your own or from one of our

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Shop 5367 5338 | Deliveries 5367 0606

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Glide into history

history of gliding in Australia throughout the buildings

SUNDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY

Come into the Stoneys

Present this coupon when ordering your meals

59 Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh

The Moorabool News 12 April, 2016 Page 5

Bike rack honours mate

The Bacchus Marsh Lions Club

Around the time of the bike rack

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT VMCH.COM.AU

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