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We did remember them By Helen Tatchell
As the darkness slowly sank and the lavender-pink sky

blended with the dawning blue, the Last Post played
on a bugle as Australians stood on their driveways,
balconies and verandah’s with candles and torchlight,
heads bowed.
The year 2020 will be remembered for many things;
the coronavirus pandemic, a shortage of ‘panic buying’
toilet paper but, most importantly ANZAC Day, that
the nation embraced and commemorated in silence and
solitude.
It has been 105-years since the landing at Gallipoli on
April 25 1915, a date that has witnessed an abundance
of wreaths laid at local cenotaphs and memorials;
veterans have marched, and school students have
studied the history thereafter. This year there was a
new way to remember those who fought in WWI and
for those who did not return.
Moorabool united as the stillness of the historic
morning was broken by warbling magpies and rowdy
ravens, not a breath of wind as radios echoed the
live stream of the ANZAC Day service from the war
memorial in Canberra.
Leading into Saturday 25 April 2020, drawings on
paper, chalk and paint was used to decorate windows
and garage doors and even driveways, of homes.
Whilst in home isolation, one young 12-year old boy
from Darley was inspired to draw and paint a poppy
with the words Lest We Forget in his driveway.
Sam Chetcuti has attended a service every year since
he was born; his great-grandfather served in WWII.
“He was inspired to do the drawing to say thanks to
his great-grandfather,” mother Jac told the Moorabool
News.
“Since born, he has attended services locally at
our Bacchus Marsh RSL and also at the Shine of
Remembrance in Melbourne.”
Ms Chetcuti said it took her son a couple of hours to
complete the artwork as “we made the paint ourselves”.
“He also wanted to make his dad and Nannu (Maltese
for grandfather) proud,” she said.
Once completed Sam placed his great-grandfathers
photo and war medals on the driveway mural.
Sam’s great-grandfather was Sgt Costantino Chetcuti
(23 March 1916 - 10 November 1999) who served in
WWII 1939-1945 with the Maltese regiment of the British
Army. His grandfather served with the Australian
Photos – Jac Chetcuti Army Engineers Corp in Vietnam.
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
UPDATE
28 APRIL 2020
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
We have been running the green box (as shown at the bottom of this online through a mapping tool.Thank you to all those who had their say,
ad) across all our communications lately, to reassure our community and I look forward to a report back to Council from the consultation.
that we are still open for business and still ready to serve you. Community engagement is also continuing in our planning department,
And there is a lot of work still going on at Council! albeit in a slightly different way. Our residents would normally be able
Among some of the bigger projects lately, LED lighting has been to come to the office to view planning applications – currently, they can
installed in some of our smaller towns and hamlets. This is a fantastic view them online and still have their say if they want.
initiative. The replacement of the old streetlights with these LED lights
Many of our departments have had to change the way they work but
will result in lower electricity costs and lower energy consumption, and
have adapted so they can continue to provide excellent service to
the lights provide lower glare, better colour and visibility compared to
the streetlights that were there. The community response to the new the community. Our Child, Youth and Family services team is a great
lights has been terrific. example of this. Read below about how they’ve modified and added
We just finished consultation on the Bacchus Marsh Sports Precinct new initiatives to make sure families in our Shire can still access their
Project. We asked the community to tell us what they’d like to see at service.
certain earmarked areas for sport in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan. We David Edwards,
received extensive excellent feedback from the community, all done Mayor
OUR SERVICES
Yes, we are still here for you! In the spotlight this week, we
check in with our Child,Youth and Family Services team.
It’s been ‘business unusual’ for the Child, Youth & Family
Services unit, as the team completely redesigns and
changes the way they engage with our community and
continue to find creative online ways to support children,
families and young people.
It is unusual for the team to be spending so much time
behind a screen and while we are physically distancing from
each other, our social connections and how we engage
with the community is more important than ever. The
team have been outstanding in adapting to the changing
environment and technology, including moving fully across
to Teams to support service delivery. Video calls in home
offices often see special appearances of four legged and
winged “co-workers” supporting the team.
Maternal and Child Health continues to deliver
services via phone/video from home/office and will see
babies under eight weeks in person at a centre as required.
Support to vulnerable children and families through either
social support or the provision of material aid support
continues to be a priority for the team.
Youth Services continues to deliver programs and
servicez to young people aged 12- 25 years. This includes
moving the FReeZA and Youth Action Group (YAG)
committees to online meetings, providing individual and
group support via phone, video and text. FReeZA is
currently holding a photography competition for young Our CYF team prior to social distancing – at last year’s Christmas bash.
people to share photos, great prizes are on offer. YAG
is currently developing online groups for young people (Our CYFtoteam
provide support prior
kindergartens to social
as required. Four-year-distancing – at last year’s Christm
to connect with each other and access resources and old kindergarten applications for 2021 opened in March
information. families are encouraged to enrol online through Council’s
Support to vulnerable young people continues to be website.
provided through the YES program, young people are
meeting with youth services staff via Teams video meetings,
It's been ‘business unusual’ for the Child, Youth & Fami
Occasional Care: This is our only service that has
closed, but staff are continuing to engage with children
phone and text. In the coming weeks the young people team completely redesigns and changes the way they engag
and their families via phone/video each week.
engaged in the program will participate in online group
sessions to connect with each other to work on shared and continue to find creative online ways to support children, familie
Additional programs rolling out over the coming few
projects. weeks include:
Supported Playgroups are being delivered online, • Imagination Magic Online - a performing arts program
families are meeting with our facilitator through online It is unusual for the team to be spending so much time behind
usually delivered into person which is moving to online
space to provide our little people with an opportunity
Teams video meetings from their phone, iPad or computer
from home. Meetings are both one on one and are held are physically distancing from each other, our social connections an
to laugh, dance and play
in small groups. Support to families through regular
online Teams meetings and calls are increasing due to the
community is more important than ever. The team have been outst
• New parents’ groups and other parent groups
• Youth Services: online photo competition, exciting new
additional pressure families are experiencing due to self- changing environment and technology, including moving fully acr
programs are rolling out in the online space including
skills workshops, resume and job application sessions,
isolation. Art packs have been sent to family homes to
support the online delivery of programs. service delivery. Video calls in home offices often see special appea
homework support, mindfulness sessions and much
Kindergarten Support & Central Enrolment: As
learning moves to online platforms, the team continue to
winged “co-workers” supporting the team.
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By Helen Tatchell
There has been plenty of creative
self-isolation hits home to many.

However, whilst safe distancing is
using the main street as the platform

The mother came up with the idea
The rainbow trail has taken Moorabool
windows painted, driveways coloured
ideas happening indoors, rainbows on paper
cooking, baking, drawing and dancing,
whilst the COVID-19
in house windows.
“The kids were laughing and smiling
around, looking at their artwork.
in force, one Ballan family time, it is purposeful to have
got to work at home creating colourful
artwork, with mum
for those messages.
to entertain her three
by storm, with
with chalk and just
when I drove them

In this very significant
some sort of joy.”
Have you run out of ideas to entertain
get to the library? Then, let it come
If you have preschool or school-age
to you.
the children? Can’t
children who would

page, the Rainbow normally attend story-time or rhyme-time activities during
home
can do in the Shire during these school
“… provide a small service for the
missing,” he said.
“We would normally have school
in our Bacchus Marsh and Ballan
holiday period is going to be very
small way we can make a difference
normality is a great thing.”
Rhyme-time will be livestreamed
and Story-time on Thursdays at
holidays.
kids that they might be
holiday programs running

libraries and obviously this
different to normal so any
and give children some
on Tuesdays at 10am
10.30am. Craft activities
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out as Moorabool Shire will be posted to the Facebook page Bradley Barnes (Capt),
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Trail Australia. the school holidays, they won’t miss Livestreams will stay on the Facebook
page after the events Ryan Ali, Harry Killoran.
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“We looked at different ways to make if the time doesn’t suit families. Maddingley is one of three locations in Victoria being considered for contaminated soil dumping
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to do with the kids,” safety and comfort of your lounge room. out copyright through the
up slogans, and was really something Moorabool Shire Council has sorted
staff will livestream an
she said. Every Tuesday and Thursday, library Australian Library and Information
Association. Videos must not
cream in a baking Libraries, along with
“The rainbow was created with shaving event to its Facebook page, Moorabool be downloaded and will be taken down
at the end of the pandemic
A council spokesperson confirmed senior council Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle said she has
we dipped the paper into By Kate Taylor and Helen Tatchell
tray and coloured food dye, then nursery rhymes and stories. By Todd Whelan
on the paper which we is just one small thing we period. officers had an initial briefing with Maddingly Brown not attended a briefing with Maddingley Brown Coal
the tray, with the image appearing Mayor David Edwards said this There remains, more questions than answers about surrounding the CONVID-19.
then laminated.” Coal and Westgate Tunnel project representatives – and did not respond if she had been briefed by her own Darley’s First XI has
the state government’s potential plan to dump
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So far, the community has been told that the “I have not attended a briefing with MBC. This week, cancellation of the the superior position on the ladder. While Rod Ward wrote to authorities
impacts”. weekends scheduled it’s unfortunate stating the Darley Cricket
Maddingley Brown Coal (MBC) site is one of three I have had my regular monthly meeting with CEO Final against Golden Grand for the challenging Golden Club was strongly in favour
Point, due to ongoing Point, acceptance of the
Wilsons is still operatingnormal hours. locations in Victoria being considered as a dumping “Moorabool Shire Council has raised concerns Derek Madden. This meeting covered a range of concerns ruling handed
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Underage Servo gets go ahead over Bunnings

non-essential By Kate Taylor
After being stalled at a
traveller caught
previous council meeting, a
plan to build a service sta-
tion and fast-food restaurant
on Gisborne Road, Bacchus
Marsh, has been given the
By Caitlin Bewley go-ahead.
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) The matter came before the
February Ordinary meeting
Travelling along the back roads on a quad bike was a young of Council, where objectors
man’s attempt to avoid police detection however, he could voiced concerns over issues
not avoid the sharpness of the community eyes and ears. including the hours of oper-
The 16-year-old was seen travelling along the Mt Egerton- ation and also the impact on
Yendon Road Mt Egerton on the evening of Tuesday 21 April traffic and pedestrian safety.
and stopped at a house to ask for assistance. A number of changes had
It was alleged by a man’s post on a community Facebook already been proposed,
page that the 16-year-old “called [into his house] wanting fuel with the applicant agreeing
and said that his quad bike [wouldn’t travel any further].” to remove one of the two
“[The male] said he was going from Ballarat to Melton on his originally planned fast-food
quad bike,” a post read. “He left and after that went up the restaurants.
hill and back down past our place.” However, operating hours
remained a sticking point 101 Gisborne Road Bacchus Marsh has been given the go-ahead for a service station to be
Another post on the community’s Facebook page said the
and the council and the built on the site. Photo - Helen Tatchell
16-year-old “wasn’t even halfway into his trip before he
needed fuel”. developer were forced into The service station and fast- address concerns around pe- sign which enhances the
compulsory pre-hearing destrian amenity and safety.
“He did, in fact, have fuel in his bike,” a post read. “For food restaurant can operate character of the precinct and
talks at the Victorian Civil
someone that was ‘running out of fuel’ he took off.” from 6am-12am seven days - Landscaping, which sub- broader area.’
and Administrative Tribu-
The Moorabool News contacted Victoria Police in relation to per week. stantially screens the devel- - It also requires appro-
nal (VCAT).
the incident and said the male-of colour was of no threat to It also allows for a commu- opment when viewed from priate acoustic baffling of
The final version of the ap- the west of the site, will have
the community. nity-oriented centre which the fast-food restaurant
proved permit – which is to be done by a landscape
“The bike wasn’t stolen, and he wasn’t looking for places to very similar to the condi- will be capable of being inte- drive-through facility’s
architect.
[break into],” a spokesperson for Victoria Police said. tions requested by council - grated with future develop- microphones.
- Any future development
“The 16-year-old will be charged with traffic related and has been made public and all ment to the west of the site. The site is on the corner of
must also be sited and de-
COVID-19 offences. The bike was unregistered and was a objectors are currently being A pedestrian link will be Gisborne Road and Clifton
signed to enhance the visual
type of bike that can’t be used on the road,” police said. notified by mail. built through the site, con- amenity of the streetscape Drive and previously was
“He was from Melton but has family in Ballarat and was It allows for the service sta- necting Gisborne Road to and the site’s prominent the site for a circus to stage
using the back roads to avoid police. tion, one fast-food restaurant the vacant land to the west, gateway location ‘and fur- their event and also an appli-
“The bike had some issues which is why he stopped where and an electric car charging to encourage integrated de- thermore demonstrate an cation for a Bunnings store
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Bark up the right tree

By Caitlin Bewley
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) are asking Moorabool

residents to ‘make like a tree and leave’ your vote online for this
year’s competition, that involves a local icon.
For the first time in the Victorian Tree of the Year competition’s
duration, the nine shortlisted trees are from regional Victoria, one
is the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour.
National Trust of Victoria media spokesperson Miriam Fox, said
the “initiative has the power to bring communities together in a
time of social distancing to celebrate culture, nature and life.”
“The current isolation restrictions have resulted in the public
discovering their love for both nature and their local community,”
she said.
“In just one day we’ve had an amazing 674 votes from Victorians
supporting their local leafy giant,
“Whilst simple, this is a great initiative with the hope of bringing
together Victorians in a time where a sense of community is so
important,” Ms Fox said.
National Trust is the state’s leading advocate for the protection of
trees and celebrating the positive impact they have on our lives.
Voting will run until May 10 and is as simple as going to the
National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Facebook page and click
‘Like’ on the tree you think should win.
The Victorian Tree of the Year contest aims to raise awareness of

the conservation of the state’s natural heritage, and the benefits
trees provide to our culture and way of life. The National Trust
of Australia (Victoria) is the state’s leading advocate for the
protection of trees, celebrating the benefits they provide to our
communities. Since 1982 the Trust has classified over 20,000
trees in 1,200 places across the state on the National Trust
Significant Tree Register.
As Victoria begins to recover from the devastating impact of the
summer bushfires and learns to navigate the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic, this year’s competition holds special significance
in celebration of nature’s giants that adorn local communities
today. Photo: Helen Tatchell
An important message from the Victorian Government
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ARE NOW IN PLACE.
That means there are only four reasons to be out.
Shopping for food and Exercise. Medical care Work and education
supplies that you need. and caregiving. – if necessary.
Stay informed at coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

I sent this letter via email to every MP in On behalf of the Victoria Police
Blue Ribbon Foundation, which
Canberra.
includes our Board members,
The never-ending claims from State and CEO and staff, volunteers and
Federal Governments that ‘we are all in supporters, I would like to
this together’ and we all need ‘to share the express our deepest sympathies
to the families of the four police
financial burden’ is simply not true.
who died on April 22, 2020 in the
Why are our two tiers of Government most tragic circumstances. The
immune to the financial crisis confronting shocking news took all of us by surprise and in many ways,
our nation right now? we just could not comprehend that it was true. We now need
to prepare ourselves for the coming days, knowing the terrible
The financial sacrifices being made effects of Wednesday will reverberate through the policing and
by the business sector in Australia is general community forever.
unprecedented in our time and Australians We are enormously grateful to our community for the
are suffering like never before. overwhelming offers of support. We are working alongside
Victoria Police and Victoria Police Legacy to provide ways in
Why is it that the very people who develop which the public can express their condolences and support
and create the wealth of Australia are for our police members and the families of those who died as a
taking the full brunt of financial losses, yet result of this tragic incident.
Governments / Public Servants have no Due to the current quarantine conditions in our community our
change to their salaries and general perks? efforts are being directed so that people can show their support
while respecting those conditions.
We must introduce at least a 40% reduction We also encourage people to ‘Turn Our State Blue’
in salaries across Governments and all (#turnourstateblue). Make your own blue ribbons; wear them,
Public Servants (with the exemption of display them in your windows, tie them to your letterbox or to
Health Workers and associated groups) and the aerials of your cars. This will send our police a visible and
emotional signal of support during the days and weeks ahead.
re direct these funds where they are most
Together with Police Legacy we have started a fund to provide
needed. We will then be truly ‘all in this support and assistance to the families of the four fallen police
together’. officers. Tax-deductible donations can be made online at www.
Ken Smith remember.org.au or www.policelegacyvic.org.au
We thank the hundreds of people who have already made
Vermont
donations to this fund.
A virtual blue ribbon can be downloaded and added to social
media banners. This can be obtained from our website – www.
remember.org.au
The Ballan Police station flag was flown at half-mast after the deaths of Neil Soullier, OAM
four Victorian Police members in a road accident last week. Chief Executive Officer
Photo – Helen Tatchell Blue Ribbon Foundation
Moorabool Shire Council
MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL

Enrolments are now being taken for the 2021
year for both Foundation and New Students.
Limited Space COUNCIL MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council
Open mornings will not take place at this stage, will be held on Wednesday 6 May
however, we invite you to call us to discuss your child’s 2020, at 6.00pm. Details on how the
meeting will run will be on our website
enrolment or to receive an enrolment pack for 2021. and our Facebook page: Moorabool
For all enquiries, please contact Shire Council prior to the meeting.
our office on 5368 7232
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Operation Sentinel
Statistics
Thursday 23 April
Victoria Police conducted 661 spot checks at homes, businesses and non-essential
services across the state as part of Operation Sentinel with 54 fines issued.
Animals are
Examples of breaches that resulted in fines include:
- Several examples of group gatherings in private residences, including three men
who were fined for attending a birthday party in Romsey.
healthy
Burnout
- Four men and one woman were also fined for gathering in public at the
Winchelsea football oval.
- Multiple people committing criminal offences, including robberies, vehicle theft
and drug related offences.
Picture this.
You’re sitting at home on the couch Wednesday 22 April
witnesses
with your pet. They cough, splutter or
Victoria Police conducted 943 spot checks at homes, businesses and non-essential
sneeze. Do you instantly put two and
services across the state as part of Operation Sentinel with 85 fines issued.
two together and assume they have
contracted Covid-19? Examples of breaches that resulted in fines include:
A spokesperson for the RSPCA told - Multiple instances of group gatherings in private residences and public spaces,
the Moorabool News that, despite including a woman who was fined for visiting friends, despite receiving two prior
sought
common belief and recent media warnings from police.
speculation, there is nothing to be - A man in his 20s intercepted driving along the Great Ocean Road who claimed
worried about. he was travelling from Hawthorn to Shepparton.
“There is currently no evidence - A number of infringement notices were issued to people committing criminal
showing that Covid-19 can be offences, including theft of motor vehicles and a range of drug related offences,
transmitted from domestic animals to including drug trafficking.
By Caitlin Bewley
you,” the spokesperson said.
“Additionally, there is no evidence that Tuesday 21 April
horses or farm animals are involved in Victoria Police conducted 1,043 spot checks at homes, businesses and non-essential Police are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle was spotted
the spread of the virus.” services across the state as part of Operation Sentinel with 95 fines issued.
doing burnouts on a Ballan road on the evening of Saturday
The RSPCA spokesperson also said Examples of breaches that resulted in fines include:
that this is not a time to neglect your 18 April.
- Three people who booked a short stay accommodation so they could hang out
furry friend’s health, that theirs is just and take drugs. The large white sedan was spotted by CCTV footage, which
as important as yours. - Multiple young people leaving a friend’s house after a night of video games. was later viewed by police, doing burnouts at the intersection
“Clause 6 of the Stay At Home - Two people intercepted driving in Box Hill – the driver was unlicensed, and the of Old Melbourne Road and Geelong-Ballan Road, Ballan.
Direction outlines pet stores and passenger was found possessing a weapon. Police allege the vehicle blew a tyre and left bits of rubber
veterinary clinics as a necessary
scattered across the intersection, “laying down a lot of
service,
Monday 20 April circular black tyre marks on the road”.
“People have moral and legal
obligation to care for their animals Victoria Police conducted 893 spot checks at homes, businesses and non-essential Other vehicles were seen in the vicinity of the intersection
during this time, and can find solace services across the state as part of Operation Sentinel with 89 fines issued.
during or close to the time of offending, police told the
that they will not be penalised for Examples of breaches that resulted in fines include:
Moorabool News.
leaving their homes for this purpose,” - A fine was issued to the owner of a massage business in Frankston after
two workers were located at the venue. The employees were also issued with Witnesses of the offending are urged to contact Ballan Police
the spokesperson said.
infringement notices. Station on 5368 1303 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with
So, turns out, it is okay to still cuddle
your pet. Do so, they may make this - Five people travelling in a vehicle together in Williamstown. any information or dashcam footage.
trying time bearable. - A person found drunk on a train in Frankston when they live in Geelong. See something, say something.
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CANCER—June 22-July 22
This is a restless week. You are ready to take a giant step
forward then several plans are put on hold. Be patient.
This is a splendid week for growth and it will soon come
Stars & Puzzles

your way.
LEO—July 23-August 22
You bring more than a touch of class to social and/or
business events. A romantic debate heats up later in the
week. This could be the weekend for selling or trading.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
The accent is on the familiar. If planning a trip for
QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★ ✯✯✯✯✯✯
example, consider a favourite destination. If considering
studying, think about an advanced class in a favourite
subject area.
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
★★★★★★★★ Memory lapses are sprinkled through the week. Double
check facts before issuing statements. Legal matters
should proceed more smothly, but check all documents
ARIES—March 21-April 20 with meticulous care.
News of an upcoming visit brightens the week, but don’t SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
exhaust yourself with the preparations. Your romance
partner and youngsters are finally ready to take your The spotlight is on creative talent. You may be able to
advice. make some money from a hobby. Moderation is the key -
avoid all extremes, especially in diet.
TAURUS—April 21-May 22
You are called on to make some quick decisions. Rely on SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
a combination of intuiton and logic. Some advice you Guard ideas closely, lest they be pilfered by an unscrup-
received on a romantic situation is less practical than you ulous colleague. In areas of love or friendship, let down
first believed. your guard and act from the heart.
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
A modest financial windfall may come your way by the Jobs you take on may eventually prove more complicated
weekend, but several minor delays may be experienced than you first thought. Don’t be too eager to volunteer
in your professional life. Playing the diplomat is your your services. A family despute should be solved by the
role on the weekend. end of the week.
CANCER—June 22-July 22
NO. 9147 This is a restless week. You are ready to take a giant step
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
ACROSS DOWN forward then several plans are put on hold. Be patient. Your taste is impeccable now, but make an effort to
1. Send (8) 2. Bury (5) This is a splendid week for growth and it will soon come economize along the way. You have a way of encouraging
6. Cut (4) 3. Upset (7) your way. loved ones to reach their full potential.
8. Agitate (4) 4. Wood (4)
9. Mixed (8) 5. Inn (archaic) (8) LEO—July 23-August 22 PISCES—February 20-March 20
10. Debate (5) 6. Fish (5) You bring more than a touch of class to social and/or Price increases or the delay of payments may mean you
11. Property (6) 7. Grapple (7) business events. A romantic debate heats up later in the have to postpone the purchase of a luxury item. On the
13. Eraser (6) 12. Boasting (8) week. This could be the weekend for selling or trading. happier side, new relationships flourish through the week
15. Beam (6) 14. Lie (7)
17. Powerful (6) 16. Distant (7) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
19. Fracture (5) 18. Happen (5) The accent is on the familiar. If planning a trip for You are known for your fine expensive tastes and your
22. Link (8) 20. Excuse (5) example, consider a favourite destination. If considering great capacity for empathizing. This time favours new
23. Flower (4) 21. Cosy (4) studying, think about an advanced class in a favourite educational developments. An increased responsibility
24. Cleaner (4) subject area. may lead to an improved lifestyle.
25. Huge (8)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22
ACROSS Memory lapses are sprinkled through the week. Double
SUDOKU
1. All eight ordered beer (5,3). 6. A dress to put back or check facts before issuing statements. Legal matters
be put on (4). 8. It’s said to beat meat (4). 9. Aim in should proceed more smothly, but check all documents
spring to return, when one gives out the job (8). 10. Irri- with meticulous care.
table when having a trying time? (5). 11. Was obviously
drunk and was pulled in (6). 13. Give a haircut to and SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
charge too much (6). 15. Finishing up as a big noise in
England (6). 17. Opposed, one says, to the East (6). 19.
NUMBER GAME
The spotlight is on creative talent. You may be able to
make some money from a hobby. Moderation is the key -
Wear for a lady doctor? (5). 22. He killed the two ani- avoid all extremes, especially in diet.
mals within (8). 23. A hollow warning (4). 24. One fellow ANSWER BELOW
dropped out, unfit (4). 25. Do cabinet-makers find them SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
wearing? (8).
DOWN Guard ideas closely, lest they be pilfered by an unscrup-
2. Picture one thousand years on (5). 3. The familiar ulous colleague. In areas of love or friendship, let down
one is put in the shade a bit (7). 4. A horse very fond of your guard and act from the heart.
apples? (4). 5. A businessman once went on the beer CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
(8). 6. Build round a hill (5). 7. For a bird, it’s very cold at
the Pole (7). 12. Went back again to get thoroughly ac- Jobs you take on may eventually prove more complicated
quainted with (8). 14. The surviving child is not forgotten than you first thought. Don’t be too eager to volunteer
(5,2). 16. Runs when someone tells one to (7). 18. Go your services. A family despute should be solved by the
off about when you cook (5). 20. Cut to a point always end of the week.
(5). 21. As soon as one has caught the copperhead (4). AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
Your taste is impeccable now, but make an effort to
economize along the way. You have a way of encouraging
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9146
16, Directs. 18, Ro-as-t. 20, S-ever. 21, On-c(opper)-e.
ter. 6, R-a-ise. 7, Bitter-N. 12, Re-versed. 14, Live-s on. loved ones to reach their full potential.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Down - 2, I-M-age. 3, H-a-bit-ue. 4, A-dam. 5, Ex-por- PISCES—February 20-March 20
Across - 1, Sack. 7, Personnel. 8, Rook. 9, Sure. 10,
24, Un(F)it. 25, Dressers.
Price increases or the delay of payments may mean you
Part. 11, Bung. 14, One at a time. 16, Roundabout. 19,
din-g. 17, Avers-E. 19, Dr-ess. 22, Ass-ass-in. 23, Cave.
have to postpone the purchase of a luxury item. On the
Side. 22, Ache. 24, Sock. 25, Just. 26, Dragonfly. 27,
9, Ap-point-s. 10, Testy. 11, Reeled. 13, Fleece. 15, En-
happier side, new relationships flourish through the week
Deal.
Across - 1, Light ale (anag.). 6, Ro-be. 8, Lamb (lam).
Down - 1, Shrub. 2, Clown. 3, Peruse. 4, Assent. 5, Snip.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
6, Reprimand. 12, Unconcern. 13, Gown. 15, Tots. 17, You are known for your fine expensive tastes and your
Absent. 18, Occult. 20, Inure. 21, Extol. 23, Edge.
Occur. 20, Alibi. 21, Snug.
great capacity for empathizing. This time favours new
7, Wrestle. 12, Bragging. 14, Untruth. 16, Foreign. 18,
educational developments. An increased responsibility
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Down - 2, Inter. 3, Perturb. 4, Teak. 5, Hostelry. 6, Sprat.
may lead to an improved lifestyle.
Across - 1, Page. 7, Litigants (anag.). 8, Re-ar(guing).
19, Break. 22, Junction. 23, Iris. 24, Char. 25, Gigantic.
9, Unit(e). 10, Hart (heart). 11, S-he’d. 14, Occupation.
Argue. 11, Estate. 13, Rubber. 15, Rafter. 17, Strong.
16, Kettle-drum. 19, Ends. 22, S-cow. 24, (yr)Ella(g)
Across - 1, Dispatch. 6, Sawn. 8, Stir. 9, Assorted. 10,
(rev.). 25, Like. 26, Great deal. 27, Cent (sent).
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, Par-I’s. 2, Grace. 3, Picnic. 4, Tip-top. 5, Dash.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9147
6, Star-board. 12, Have a care. 13, Dolt (anag.). 15, Ti-
me. 17, E-me-nds. 18, Reload (anag.). 20, No-is-e. 21,
Spent. 23, Wrap (rap).
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VALE – Gavin Lang

By Michael Howard a sport he was born to dominate. were made with instinct and without
The son of fellow Caduceus Club hesitation.
Harness racing great Gavin Lang has Legend Graeme Lang, in a recent “It becomes second nature to you,
died, with the sport mourning the loss interview Gavin said he had never making moves is a reflex action,” he
of a much-loved genius and gentleman. imagined doing anything than compete said. “You seldom think about it, it just
Gavin’s fight with a rare type of in the trots. comes to you. It is hard to explain why
lymphoma has ended at age 61, an He would rise early in the morning that happens. You do everything on
outcome that will sadden the many before catching the bus to school and instinct. If you have to stop and think
family, friends and admirers that have clean the boxes. When he got home
felt his kindness and witnessed his whether to make a move, by the time
it was off to the shed to “see what
brilliance. father had for me to do, whether it was you are done thinking it’s generally too
His passing draws to a close a career cleaning gear or organising feed”. late.”
that brought delight to many among He would often take days off school to He was motivated not only by success,
6303 victories, second only in the sport go to the races to help dad, attending but by those he could bring along for
to Chris Alford. the showgrounds every Saturday night the ride, including the trainers and
Renowned for his peerless driving to “care for the horses”. owners, many of whom he would
instincts, Gavin won owners almost And it wouldn’t be long before he had deliver their first Group 1.
$50 million in stakes across more than rein in hand. “I know only too well the time and
32,000 starts and earned the moniker Raised among ponies and horses, effort people put into getting their
Group 1 Gav for his ability to perform from age eight he would drive with his horses to that stage. It’s pretty special
on the grand stage. brother Chris, saying “I was always when you win a race for people like
Fuelling that reputation were victories comfortable with it, it was always fun that.
in the 2007 Victoria Cup with Robin back then. Some days it was a bit more
“Harness racing is an industry, but it is
Hood, two Inter Dominion Trotting of a chore, but I enjoyed it immensely”.
also a lifestyle. There is a lot of sacrifice,
Championships and an extraordinary At Kilmore on June 2, 1975, Lang
list of Breeders Crown, Chariots Of but in any industry if you strive to
registered his first win as a trots driver
Fire, Australian Pacing Gold, Vicbred on Pensive Dream, and some 32 years be the best you can be you have to be
Super Series and New South Wales later he would drive his 6000th victory prepared to do the hard yards. I never
Lost and Found Derby triumphs.

It is a record with few peers, but
Gavin’s influence stretched far beyond
when steering Tell Me Tales to Vicbred
success in another showcase win.
His was a life spent in the sulky, a
envisaged doing anything else.”
Harness Racing Victoria extends its
condolences to Gavin Lang’s family,
the winners’ circle. Harness racing was skillset so fine-tuned that decisions friends and many fans.
Victories for Gavin

By Tim O’Connor “I’ve just welled up a bit
thinking about him,” Stan-
“I done it for you, Gav!” ley said post-race.
Those were the words of “Two of my mentors in Alan
young driver Connor Clarke, Tubbs and Gav have both
who used the occasion of his passed on and I owe a lot to
first metropolitan winner to those two guys and will be
pay tribute to the late Gavin forever grateful for what I’ve
Jack Russell Terrier- Male, Lang on Saturday night. learnt from them.
DMH, Black and white Chihuahua X- Female.
Male. Found in Darley. Found in Darley. Clarke, the 16-year-old “He (Lang) was always one
emerging talent from Bal- that wasn’t set in his ways
larat, was one of a plethora and was happy to change
of industry participants to things up for the sake of
honour Lang at Tabcorp the horse. He was a brilliant
Park Melton. horseman and catered for
Lang, a training and driv- the individual.”
ing great of the sport, died For Greg Sugars, Lang was
on Friday after a well-docu- his idol. And the star reins- Tabcorp Park Saturday 25 April 2020, Race 6 Winner: Like
mented battle with cancer. man was able to score a a Wildfire (6). Trainer: Emma Stewart, Driver: Greg Sugars.
Clarke’s comments came af- winning treble on Saturday Photo: Stuart McCormick.
Greyhound- Male. Hound X -Female. ter scoring a dominant victo- night.
“I sort of modelled my early brilliant success in the TAB,
Found in Wallace. Found in Maddingley. ry aboard Miss Mcgonagall Sugars wore the famous
style on him. I thought: if Long May We Play Pace
in the opening race of the blue and orange silks and
evening, the DNR Logistics helmet cover of Lang to vic- you want to be the best, you (1720m, NR 90 to 120).
Further details on cats Pace (2240m, NR 63 to 69). tory in the Pridmore Elec- have got to try and be like The Stewart-trained multi-
trics Pace (1720m, 4YO and them. But that was never ple Group 1 winner had not
and dogs available for It was a peach of a drive
older) with Like A Wildfire. going to happen - there was
adoption can be viewed from the youngster, who been seen at the races for
only last week scored his Now in the care of Emma only ever one Gavin Lang.
on councils ‘Moorabool nearly a year, but produced
first ever win in the sulky. Stewart, the horse was pre- “I’m just so proud that I did
Pet Adoption’ page on a sizzling 54-second last half
Burrumbeet trainer/driver viously trained and driven get to know him and that
Facebook. mile to score a comfortable
Michael Stanley had a long by Lang. I’ve done his colours justice
For more information tonight.” triumph.
history with Lang and be- “He was my idol in the
contact Council came visibly emotional sport, pretty much from the Sugars wore the ANZAC Friend Jodi Quinlan was
Customer Service on after winning the second time I decided I wanted to silks to victory behind Lit- among many others who
5366 7100. race - the IRT Australia Pace be a trotting driver. He was tle Peanut and Poster Boy, paid tribute to Lang after her
Hound X – Female. Source No. BR100609 (1720m, NR 57 to 69) - with who I wanted to be,” Sugars which made his long-await- success driving Danny Mul-
Found in Maddingley. Single Tree Road. said. ed return to the track with a lan-trained Imperial Whiz.
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