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Tuesday 6 February, 2018 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Vol 12 No 5

Aiden and Aaron, Joel and Bryah-rose and (front) Jax and Nate from Darley PS. Photo – Jessica Howard.

By Jessica Howard
Triple treat
Joel and Bryah-rose, Jax and Nate and Aaron and
Aiden are among six sets of twins to start school in
Moorabool this year.
The Darley Primary School students join the 615 preps
who enrolled into one of Moorabool’s 17 primary
schools this term.
The number of preps in the region has increased by
more than 60 students since last year – an impressive
number considering Bungaree and Dunnstown
Primary Schools saw no prep enrolments for 2018.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar welcomed the most number
of students in the region, with 179 preps enrolled for
2018, 24 more than the year before.
Bacchus Marsh Primary School was close behind with
132 new preps and Darley with 100.
Schools with one or more set of twins include Balliang
East, Darley, Bacchus Marsh Grammar and St Bernard’s
Primary School.
Moorabool Shire Mayor, Paul Tatchell said the influx of
students was indicative of the region’s decentralisation.
“We’ve been screaming about the shire’s growth for
years and really, the proof is in the pudding,” he said.
“Of course the lack of numbers at small schools such
as Bungaree and Dunnstown is concerning, however it
is clear that the lack of infrastructure in that region is
causing lopsided growth.
“We currently have Bacchus Marsh and Ballan
growing at record numbers, but we’ve seen places like
Bungaree being ignored. A growth in infrastructure,
such as providing sewage, is imperative for that region
to grow; it would allow for a new wave of residents,
which is relevant to the number of preps we see in
schools”.
Mr Tatchell welcomed the 615 new preps to Moorabool
and wished them luck for the years ahead.
“These littlies have started a journey and the world
is going to look a lot different when they finish their
school years,” he said.
“Numbers like these are good for the future of
Moorabool and it is wonderful that we have the schools
that we do to bring these children through”.

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Four years
for refusing
breath test
By Jessica Howard

A male driver has been taken off the road for four years after
refusing to undergo a breath test.
Sergio Esposito was allegedly driving erratically on
Gisborne Road in Bacchus Marsh at around 2:18pm on July
30, last year.
Police allege the 49-year-old was driving a white Pajero when
he turned into the driveway of a Waddell Street property and
hit a white fence.
Police who attended the scene said the accused was clearly
affected by alcohol, however refused to undergo a breath test
despite being told the severity of the consequences.
Esposito appeared in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court
on Friday February 2, charged with refusing to undergo
breath test.
The court heard that after Esposito refused to cooperate Polo is fast and furious with plenty of action – Greg Keyte (white) in action on Australia Day at Yaloak, as they prepare for
with police, he was arrested for being drunk in a public place the big Cup match this Sunday (11 Feb). Photo – Helen Tatchell

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and placed in police cells for a period of three-hours.
A defence lawyer told the court that on the day of the
incident, Esposito was drinking by himself at home and had
driven to his partner’s house to visit his children.
The court heard that the white fence damaged on the day
belonged to Esposito’s partner.
The lawyer said Esposito had worked as a truck mechanic for
11-years and was recently going through financial difficulty,
which had put a strain on his relationship with his family.
“[Esposito] has been in rehabilitation after the realisation
that he was using alcohol to self-medicate,” he said.
Magistrate Gregory Robinson said although he had
sympathy for people who were going through difficult times,
it is not acceptable to break the law.
Esposito, who was convicted of a similar offence in 2011, was
fined $1,000.
His license was disqualified for a period of four-years.
By Jessica Howard
Punters, ponies and porsches will be
part of this year’s Colliers International
Ballarat Polo Cup.
The tournament, held at the Yaloak
Polo Club on Ballan-Geelong Road, is
a prestigious event on the Australian
polo calendar and doubles as a family
event, with country hospitality and
entertainment.
Yaloak Polo Club Captain, Greg Keyte
said activities will include a celebrity
exhibition match, light horse troop,
porsche parade and high goal polo profile people who will take part in the
with 14 to 15 goals. jockey versus trainers’ match,” he said.
Held annually, the 2017 event attracted “We have 20 teams competing in ten
over 1,000 spectators, with TV presenter fast paced events across the whole day”.
Catriona Rowntree as guest umpire The Colliers International Ballarat Polo
and famous jockeys Michelle Payne Cup will be held from 11am on Sunday,
and Damien Oliver as guest riders. February 11. General admission is $10
Mr Keyte said spectators could per person, with under-12s free.
expect to see some repeat high-profile The Yaloak Polo Club is located
attendances. 10-kilometres south from the Western
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New elders takeover landmark business

By Jessica Howard

After 25-years, the owners

of Crossroads Trading in
Ballan are hanging up their
boots.
Lloyd Robertson and Peter
Nolan purchased the Old
Melbourne Road building
in 1991 and transformed it
from an old service station
into a soil yard, with a side
of second hand furniture.
“The old building was
nothing like what it is now,”
Lloyd said.
“The old servo hadn’t been
used for quite some time, it
was really more of an old
shed, but we cleaned that up
with a bit of paint and a lot
of time. We were a standard
soil yard back then, with less
farm equipment and the sale
of second hand furniture
and knick-knacks.
“We ran the second-hand
furniture for about eight-
years. It was always in our
business plan to do stock
feed, but at the time there
was another business run-
ning in Ballan and there
wasn’t enough room for two.
“When the place was on
its way down, we saw the
opportunity to move and Bernie and Asha Shanahan (rear centre) have taken over an iconic business in Ballan, 25-years after founders (L-R) Peter Nolan and Lloyd Robertson
started doing stock feed be- opened the doors. Photo – Helen Tatchell
fore slowly moving towards
forward, and from there we residents Asha and Bernie for Elders. ness venture was equally away from Crossroads.
farm supplies”.
developed a business plan Shanahan. “It’s an honour to take on daunting and exciting. “Mainly because the peo-
Lloyd said the pair, who
for the business. Asha has worked in the what Peter and Lloyd have “It’s going to be good work- ple who have taken over are
have been friends for over
three decades, came up with “It’s been a lot of work, agricultural industry for the achieved,” Asha said. ing with the community and quite capable,” he said.
the idea for the business but it’s been very reward- last eight-years. Her hus- “Bernie and I have two lit- providing them with face- “[Asha and Bernie] are lo-
while horse riding. ing at the same time. You band Bernie has lived on the tle girls and working in the to-face farm knowledge. We cal, they have good agri-
“We used to go riding to- get to meet a lot of great 100-year-old family farm in corporate industry was a bit are taking over a very well cultural knowledge and are
gether occasionally, and on people through your daily Greendale since birth and much, so the opportunity to established business and we well prepared for what they
one of those occasions we transactions”. upon completing school, have our own business was want to continue that”. will have to take on.
spoke about what Ballan The business has now been worked in cattle yards be- perfect for our family”. Lloyd said after 25-years, “Crossroads is in very good
might have needed going handed over to Greendale fore becoming a stock agent Bernie said the new busi- he felt comfortable stepping hands”.

Speed drops as school returns

By Jessica Howard
As Moorabool students return to the classroom, drivers are
being urged to slow down and be vigilant around school
zones.
The Victoria Police Pro-active Unit has reminded drivers
of reduced speed limits, including 40k/h during school
opening and closing hours.
School speed zones occur between 8am and 9:30am and
2:30pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
“Before the age of ten, children have not yet developed the
skills and knowledge to handle risky situations,” a statement
released by the Victoria Police Pro-active Unit read.
“Their impulsive actions often take drivers by surprise. It is
a mistake to assume that children can handle traffic risks by
themselves, without help from parents.
“Therefore as the holidays end, police are urging drivers to
be vigilant and aware around schools once again. We need
to do our part to keep kids safe as they walk, ride or get
dropped off”.
Drivers are reminded to park safely, even if it means walking
further to the school gate; observe all parking signs; never
double park and slow down near school crossings.
Dangerous maneuvers such as U-turns and three-point
turns should also be avoided, and drivers should always give
way to pedestrians, particularly when entering and leaving
driveways.

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Australia Day Honour Roll
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Citizen of the Year for Moorabool Del Leggett (left) is congratulated by Young Citizen of the Year Corey Williams and Moorabool’s Australia Day Ambassador Father Bob Macguire at the
celebrations in Ballan on Friday 26 January. Photo Helen Tatchell
Honourary Citizen
By Kate Taylor
Moorabool’s Australia Day Awards have been presented to
proud recipients, during the shire’s celebrations in Ballan last
Friday.
The honour of Citizen of the Year went to Delwyn (Del)
Leggett, perhaps best known for her role as the first Mayor
of Moorabool.
Ms Leggett served as a councillor for the Shire of Bacchus
Marsh, including as Shire President, before becoming Mayor
of Moorabool Shire upon amalgamation in 1996, retiring
from local government in 1999.
Ms Leggett is also a Justice of the Peace, has been a long-time
board member of Djerriwarrh Health Services, and is well
known for her numerous other contributions to community
organisations over many years.
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advocate Father Bob Maguire.
Father Bob is a Catholic priest, community worker
and media personality from South Melbourne. From
1973 to 2012, he was parish priest of Saint Peter
and Paul’s Church in South Melbourne.
Father Bob was appointed a Member of the Order
of Australia in 1989 for service to homeless youth
through the Open Family Foundation.
He started the Father Bob Maguire Foundation in
2003 and remains its Chairman. The mission of
the foundation is to provide material, emotional
and social support to whomever, whenever and
wherever necessary. The foundation aims to end
homelessness and disadvantage.
The “Bob Squad” is the Father Bob Maguire
Foundation’s volunteer fundraising and welfare
provision arm which is styled on and inspired by
Father Bob’s sense of revolutionary approach to
social justice.
Moorabool CEO Rob Croxford and Fr Bob Maguire
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Her Citizen of the Year honour is far from her first honour
– Ms Leggett has also previously been awarded the Order of
Australia medal for her services to the community.
Still, when Moorabool Shire Council Mayor Paul Tatchell
rang Ms Leggett to let her know that she would be receiving
the award, it took a bit of convincing.
“It was just so unexpected for me, and he was getting a laugh
at me because I was saying ‘’it can’t be right!’ I said, just as
well I’m sitting down!” Ms Leggett told the Moorabool News.
It took a few days before Ms Leggett told even her best friend
of the news.
“I didn’t tell anybody because I thought ‘oh that’s not right,
it can’t be me, I’m sure something will happen.’ I told her,
‘don’t’ say anything, because I’m not sure it’s true!”
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time, Ms Leggett explained that her surprise at receiving the
Australia Day honour was because nobody does community
work with an expectation of ever being awarded for it.
“I don’t think you ever think of that, while you’re doing the
things you’re doing. You just think ‘oh I’ll do that, I can help
out with that…’ you just do it. As a result, these things come
as a shock to you.”
Ms Leggett was presented with her award by Moorabool’s
Australia Day Ambassador Father Bob Maguire.
“I’m really, really absolutely chuffed that Father Bob
Maguire was there, he’s just a wonderful man and he’s done
so much good for so many people. I’m thrilled, he’s done so
many wonderful things, I admire him to bits.”
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The Young Citizen of the Year award went to 15-year-old
Corey Williams, who has been a Bacchus Marsh Scout since
the age of six, and who also volunteers with putting on Blue
Light discos, as well as being involved with the Youth Action
Group (YAG) and FReeza.
The win was a welcome surprise for Corey.
“I couldn’t’ really believe it when they first told me, I’m so
happy with it now though after getting the call,” Corey told
the Moorabool News.
“It’s crazy to think about it, it’s an awesome feeling.”
The Community Event of the Year award went to the Black
NITE Black LITE event, held in June last year, which saw 2000
people attend over the week to view creative installations by
both adults and children, with many schools participating,
and which promoted many local volunteer groups and
organisations.
The Mayoral award went to Zach McCarthy, one of 12
students nationally selected by United Nations Youth
Australia to participate in the Pacific Project, travelling to
Timor to be involved in community based projects to benefit
the local Timor community, with Zach already having
participated in two UN Youth State Conferences and Evatt, a
program where he gained an understanding of the workings
of the United Nations Security through competitive debates.
Citizen of the Year – Del Leggatt. Photos – Helen Tatchell
Town Crier Gavin Barker
Member for Buninyong Geoff Howard and Cr. John Keogh
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In the Citizen of the Year category, Certificates of
Appreciation were given to Lori Conroy for her fundraising
efforts for the Ballan Recreation Reserve and for her
contributions to the Ballan community, and also to Jacqui
Sfetcopoulos for contributions to the Ballan community.
In the Young Citizen of the Year category, Certificates of
Appreciation were given to Nathan Borg for contributions
to theatre and drama; Kelly Conroy for contributions in the
sporting area, particularly netball; Shannon Craggill for
contributions in the sporting area, particularly cycling; and
Jessica Howard for contributions in the field of journalism.
Meanwhile, at the Mechanics’ Institute, a citizenship
ceremony was held for 12 Moorabool residents from United
Kingdom, India and Zimbabwe, deciding to officially become
new Australians, with an affirmation ceremony also held for
those affirming their citizenship.
Community Event of the Year – Black Nite Black Lite
Crs Bingham, Keogh and Edwards
Aust Day Ambassador Fr. Bob Maguie with Young Citizen
of the Year Corey Williams
Young Citizens Appreciation Certificates – Shannon Craggill,
Kelly Conroy and Nathan Borg (abs Jessica Howard)
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(L-R) Louie Lydia and Miley Jane both have different mums, but both mums have the same
Police rounds
By Jessica Howard Police are searching for an unknown person
name, Hannah Smith! Photo – Jessica Howard who cut security fencing around the Ballan

Unrelated twins
Hannah Smith arrived at the Bacchus Marsh
Hospital on Sunday January 28, ready to give
birth to her first child.
The following day, another Hannah Smith
arrived to give birth to her third.
Both Bacchus Marsh residents, the two
Hannah Smiths became mothers to baby
girls just three-hours apart on Monday,
January 29.
Louie Lydia was born to Hannah and Rob
Smith at 1:45pm, weighing 3770 grams. Louie
is the little sister of Archie and Violet.
At 4:54pm, Hannah Smith and her partner
Jesse became the proud parents of Miley
Jane. She weighed 3430 grams.
A spokesperson for Djerriwarrh Health
Services said despite the potential for
confusion, all went well with both women
and their babies.
Louie and Miley are two of 44 babies born
at Bacchus Marsh Hospital in January, this
year.
A Ballan man was arrested on Wednesday
January 17 after sending threatening texts
to a Ballan woman. The 25-year-old was
charged with threatening to cause serious
injury and bailed to appear at Bacchus Marsh
Magistrates’ Court in March.
•••
Two offenders have been arrested following
a theft from a motor vehicle, which occurred
in Bences Lane in Ballan. The offenders were
arrested on January 18 following assistance
from members of the Ballan CFA, who
reported a suspicious vehicle to police.
•••
Swimming Pool before removing security
cameras and throwing them into the pool.
The offending is believed to have occurred
sometime between January 18 and 19.
Anyone with information is encouraged to
contact Ballan Police on 5368 1300 or Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
•••
A search warrant executed in Ballanne
Road in Ballan on January 26 has recovered a
number of items stolen from a burglary and
theft in Echuca. A 25-year-old Ballan was
charged and remanded in custody and will
appear in court on March 23.

What’s in a name? Newborns in the district

By Jessica Howard
Oliver and Charlotte
continue to dominate as
Victoria’s best loved baby
names, a new study has
revealed.
Figures from 2017, released
by the Victorian Registry
of Births, Deaths and
Marriages, show Oliver has
been the most popular name
for newborn boys in Victoria
every year since 2014.
Meanwhile, Charlotte
and Olivia have been
consistently vying for the
number one and two spots
in girls’ names over the same
period.
William was the second
most popular boys’ name in
2017, while Jack (3), Thomas
(5) and James (6) retained
their places in the top ten,
where they have sat since
1994. Lucas (7), Henry (8)
and Charlie (9) were all new
entrants in the boys’ top ten.
In contrast, the ten most
popular girls’ names for
2017 remain unchanged
from the previous year, with
the exception of Ella, which
edged out Chloe to claim the
number ten spot.
The most popular girls’
names were very different
20 years ago, with none of
today’s top ten appearing in
1997’s equivalent list. Jessica,
the most popular name in
1997, has fallen to 100th place
today.
James was the most popular
name for boys in 1997,
followed by Joshua. While
James remains popular
today, Joshua has slipped to
26th place.
Attorney-General Martin
Pakula said while some baby
names remain perennial
favourites, others rise and
fall in popularity, providing
a fascinating insight into
changing tastes and trends
in Victoria
“We encourage all Victorian
parents to give their
children a good start in life
by registering the arrival
of their new baby with the
Victorian Registry of Births,
Deaths and Marriages,” he
said.
Babies born recently at Bacchus Marsh and
Victoria recorded more
than 68,000 births in 2017,
Melton Regional Hospital.
with the most popular day
for newborns being 13 April,
when 279 new Victorians
came into the world.
New Year’s Day 2017 saw
145 babies born, while 148
babies arrived on Grand
Final Day (30 September).
On average, around
136 babies are born on
Christmas Day, beaten by
the Boxing Day average of
157 newborns.
Boys made up 52 per cent of
all births registered in 2017,
with the number of births
peaking in March following
the arrival of just over 6,600
new babies – nine months
after Victoria’s chilly winter.
DjHS in Bacchus Marsh
recorded 454 births in 2017
down from 2016 with 469
recorded.
To register a birth or to see
the full list of popular baby Jessica de Cerff and Nathan Ritosa from Balliang parents Kacey and Campbell
names since 1929, visit the Kurunjang have welcomed their first child, have a new little boy. Lane Beckman Ross
Victorian Registry of Births, a little girl. Mia Anne Ritosa arrived on arrived on Wednesday 31 January at
Deaths and Marriages at Thursday 25 January at 12.37am and 12.09pm. He weighed 8lb 2.2oz and is a
www.bdm.vic.gov.au weighed 7lb 1oz. new brother for Mac.

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The knot remains tied
By Jessica Howard
Victor and Valerie (nee Harkins) Duncan will toast their
50th golden wedding anniversary this month.
The Bacchus Marsh couple met through work at a cash
register factory in Dundee, Scotland, where they fell in love
and later married on February 8, 1968.
The pair migrated to Australia in April 1974 and have lived
in Essendon, Niddrie, Melton, Airport West and Tungamah,
before moving to Bacchus March in April 2014, where they
have since loved their new home and community.
Mr and Mrs Duncan are parents to Graham, Allison, Joyce
and Susan. They have four grandsons, three granddaughters,
three great grandsons and three great granddaughters, with
another on the way.
50 years of marriage is quite an accomplishment and
although there have been some trying times, they have
managed to stay as much in love today as the day they first
met.
WHAT’S ON
ADULT EDUCATION
Ballan & District Community House
2018 TERM 1 Program – out now. For class and enrolment
information and costs; venue hire and costs please call 5368
1934 or email info@bchvic.org.au
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre
33-35 Jonathan Drive, Darley. Short courses and classes. BM &
District Photography Club - Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of month, 7.30pm. Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390.
The Laurels – Bacchus Marsh Community College
229 Main Road, Bacchus Marsh. Courses and classes.
Enquiries & enrolments - 5367 1061.
MEETINGS
Ballan District Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club
Meetings - second Monday each month, 8pm. Tom Mullane
Pavilion, Ballan Racecourse Reserve. Enquiries – Brian 5368
2255 or Ray 5368 1177.
The Pottery Group
Tuesday and Saturday 1pm-3pm, at the Public Park Hall (next
to Tennis Courts) Stanley St, Gordon. All welcome. Enquiries
to Maureen 0447173031.
St Andrew’s Playgroup Bacchus Marsh
(Behind St Andrew’s Church) Cnr Gisborne Rd & Lerderderg
St, Bacchus Marsh. Monday-Friday 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
Enquiries – Cindy 0433 651 066.
Moorabool Mission Recovery Group
Struggling with addiction; Pain from the past; family member
out of control? Meeting weekly - Wednesday, 12.30pm – Jean
Oomes Room, Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh. Enq-
Pastor Merv Patton – 0412 290 036.
Ballan Playgroup
Every Tuesday of school Term. St John’s Anglican Church
Hall - 9:30-11:30am. Enquiries - 0409 681 138 Anna or 0421
905 558 Tamsin.  Ballan Uniting Church (St. Paul’s)
Bacchus Marsh & District Garden Club
Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at The Laurels,
229 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Guest Speakers. Supper after
each meeting. All Welcome. Enquiries - Wendy 5367 4170.
Ballan Anglers Inc
Meeting second Wednesday every month. Hudsons Hotel,
7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome –
0400 003 936.
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.
The Catholic Parish of Gordon
Sacramental Program 2018
The program will commence with a compulsory meeting
(parent only) for children of the Parish in Year 4 or above
at St. Brigid’s School, Ballan,
Thursday 22nd February, 2018 @ 7.00pm
This will be an information and registration night.
A Copy of the Baptismal Certificate and $100
yearly fee will be required
Inquiries: Therese Winter 0417 518 187
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Mr and Mrs Duncan on their wedding day 50 years ago and are located on the right in the family photo. Photos - submitted
The What’s On section is for non-profit community organisations. All
free events submitted will be considered for FREE publication at the
Editors discretion. Advertising of AGMs in this section will only appear
if a paid public notice also appears in the classifieds section, as per the
constitution of Business & Consumer Affairs for incorporated groups.
Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park Church of the Living God
Working Bees every 3rd Wednesday & Sunday of each Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday
month. All welcome. Enquiries - 0418 171 119. of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St,
Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc Maddingley. Enq – 0408 260 727.
Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers Memorial Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535. Sundays, 10:30am, Worship Service and Children’s Program.
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh) Phone 5367 6550 for more details.
Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion. Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, Mass every Saturday 6.30pm.
Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Kerry 9741 9705. Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s
KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm.
MARKETS Further details – 0429 681 566.
Ballan Lions Club Market Bacchus Marsh Life Church
Next market – Saturday 3 March 2018 Meeting 10am every Sunday at the BM College Drama Room,
First Saturday each month - Inglis St, Ballan – 9am-1pm. in Grant Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
Enquiries – 0402 390 080 (Wayne). St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh Catholic Church
Darley Market Mass Times – Saturday- 5pm; Sunday – 8.30am & 10am.
Saturday 17 February, 8am - 1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday each
month at Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries – 0488 345
145 (Alan).
Ballan Farmers Market
Next Market – Saturday 10 February, 9am-1pm.
2nd Saturday each month, Mill Cottage car park.
Enq – 0498 361 291 or 0490 114 130.
CHURCH
Catholic Parish of Gordon
Service Times - Saturday 10 February – Springbank, 6.30 pm 
Sunday 11 February– Bungaree, 8.45am; Ballan, 10.30am.
Anglican Parish of West Moorabool
Service Times - St John’s Ballan 
1st & 3rd Sundays - 9:30am; 2nd & 4th Sundays – 11am
Family Service. St Mark’s in the Gordon Pub - 2nd & 4th
Sundays, 5pm. Further information –The Rev’d Glen Wesley
- 5368 2730. 
Services – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am
Reflective Worship.
B3 Community – Focused, family friendly church with a
difference. Services every 2nd & 4th Sundays at Avenue
Bowling Club, Main St, Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh Christian Church
Sunday Services 10am with kids program. 222 Main St,
Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries 9028 2622.
Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish
Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday. Pentland Hills
2pm 1st Sunday of month. Enquiries - 5367 2543 (office).
Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Service Times - Bacchus Marsh - Sunday 8.30am & 10am;
Balliang - 2nd Sunday 10.30am, 4th Sunday 9am. Myrniong –
1st & 3rd Sunday 11am. Enquiries – 5367 5362. 
Blumes’ Summer Fashion Show
Presented by the Ballan Hospital Auxiliary
Thursday 15 February, 10.30am
Ballan Senior Citizens Centre, 78 Steiglitz St, Ballan
Morning Tea Provided - Entry $5
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Death by drinking
By Jessica Howard
The driver accused of kill-
ing 22-year-old Gisborne
man Hayden Kloppers was
three times over the legal
blood alcohol limit, a court
has heard.
Paul Smith, 26, returned a
reading of more than 0.20
per cent in the hours after
the fatal car accident that oc-
curred on Saturday March
25, 2017.
The Kurunjang man ap-
peared in the Victorian
County Court in Melbourne
on Tuesday January 30,
charged with one count of
culpable driving.
The court heard the accused
was travelling at a minimum
168km/h on Bacchus Marsh
Road when he lost control
of his white Holden utility
and crashed into a large tree
located at the Bacchus Marsh
Avenue of Honour.
The speed limit is 60km/h
on that stretch of road. Pas-
senger, Hayden Kloppers
died at the scene.
In a victim impact state-
ment, the deceased’s father
Roelof Kloppers told of his
heartbreak following the
sudden death of his son.
“No words can put into
perspective what I [am feel-
ing],” he said.
“I can keep talking of the
pain of viewing my son’s
body in the morgue or miss-
ing his face at Christmas
dinner, but that won’t bring
him back”.
The court heard Smith had
The accident scene at the eastern end of the Avenue of Honour in Bacchus Marsh. Photo – Helen Tatchell
been drinking at two Bac-
chus Marsh venues on the
night of the incident.
The victim, who had met
Smith’s roommate two-
weeks prior at the Gisborne
Hotel, had agreed to pick up
the accused at around 1am
and take him back to his Ku-
runjang property.
The court heard the vic-
tim drove Smith’s vehicle
to Flanagans Border Inn in
Bacchus Marsh, arriving at
around 1:30am.
CCTV footage showed
Smith approach the passen-
ger side of the vehicle before
making his way to the driv-
er’s side and swapping seats
with the victim.
The vehicle was seen driv-
ing at a fast rate before doing
a burn out and turning right
towards Main Street in Bac-
chus Marsh.
At 1:37am, the vehicle was
captured driving in an east-
erly direction when it lost
traction and collided with
a large elm tree, and then
a shed in the Avenue of
Honour.
The passenger seat, along-
side the engine and other
parts of the vehicle, were
ejected on impact.
Police attended the scene,
where the accused was
found sitting on the ground
with no shirt or shoes.
Police allege the man said
he did not know what had
happened and couldn’t re-
member if he had been driv-
ing the vehicle.
Smith told police he
thought the speed limit was
100km/h.
In an interview on March 28
2017, the accused told police
he remembered making a
phone call to his roommate
to ask for a lift home, but
could not recall the accident.
On July 28 2017, he pleaded
guilty to culpable driving.
The victim’s younger
brother, Jonty said he should
never have had to have seen
his brother’s body in the
morgue or plan his funeral.
His mother, Loren said
there was “not much laugh-
ing in our house or in our
lives anymore”.
Smith’s lawyer Marcus
Dempsey said the accused,
who was 25-years-old at the
time of the incident, had
an “utterly unremarkable
background”.
“There’s no criminal histo-
ry… no criminal offences…
no mental disorders… no
drug or gambling addic-
tions,’” he said.
“He was, and is, much loved
by his family”.
Mr Dempsey said while
Smith had started binge
drinking on weekends at
the age of 16, it had never re-
sulted in any aggravated or
criminal behavior.
He said on the night of the
incident, Smith had left his
car at home and had no in-
tention of driving.
“[Upon being picked up], he
has for some reason decided
that he would drive, and
there are only a few minutes
between this decision and
the fatality.
“He first approached the
passenger seat…. but instead
the decision to drive is made
with a spectacular level of
intoxication”.
Mr Dempsey said Smith
had clear gaps in his memo-
ry of the night and that there
was “ample evidence of his
unfathomable remorse”.
“There has been a proper
human reaction of guilt to
the life that he has taken,”
he said.
“He says that it should have
been him that died that
night,” Mr Dempsey said.
Smith will be sentenced in
Melbourne at a date to be
fixed. Judge Gregory Lyon
was presiding.

Moorabool Shire Council

NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held tomorrow Wednesday 7
February, 2018 in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan, commencing at
6.00pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY
Council would like to inform residents that from early February to early March, your
household may receive a call from an independent market research agency, National
Field Services.
They have been commissioned to conduct a community satisfaction survey on behalf
of Council. Similar surveys will be undertaken across Victorian councils in the coming
months. The survey has been designed to assess the performance of Moorabool Shire
Council across a range of measures to identify ways to provide improvement or more
effective service delivery to residents.
The survey will involve interviews conducted among a representative sample of
residents.
We appreciate you taking the time to assist us with your valuable feedback.
Please be assured that your details and individual responses are confidential. Only the
overall results are shared with the Council.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Council’s Customer Service
on 5366 7100.
INGLIS ST, BALLAN – STREETSCAPE UPGRADE
Inglis St Ballan will undergo a major revamp in the coming months, resulting in a more
attractive and safer street for all residents, traders and visitors.
From mid-February to late May there will be disruption in the street, with parking and
access affected. We apologise in advance for this disruption and will be working very
closely with traders to ensure any impact is kept to a minimum. No business closures
will occur – all traders will be able to operate in line with their normal business hours.
This exciting project will result in:
• Full replacement of footpaths between Fisken and Stead streets (both sides)
• Additional car parking in Inglis Street
• New street furniture
• New trees and landscaping
If you have any questions about the project, please contact Council’s Engineering
Services department on 5366 7100.

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 Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
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Young leaders in our community

By Jessica Howard
Ayden Dear and Ophelia
Fernando are among 15 local
students to receive a Rotary
Club Award for Community
Service.
The Grade six St Bernard’s
Primary School students
were presented the award
by John Lucas, a member of
Bacchus Marsh Rotary, at a
school graduation ceremony.
Ophelia was commended
for her part in a leadership
group that collected dona-
tions of toiletries to give to
disadvantaged women in
the community.
She was also involved in
setting up a Cake and Craft
Stall to raise funds for Breast
Cancer.
Rotary Club of Bacchus
Marsh has been presenting
awards to outstanding stu-
dents for over 20-years. Re-
cipients receive a certificate
and a cheque for $100.
Ayden received the award
after activity promoting
awareness of indigenous
culture through his involve-
ment in a proposed Indig-
enous Sacred Space at his
school and by performing
in many Indigenous festi-
vals and celebrations during
NAIDOC week and at the
Melton Djerriwarrh Festival.
Coordinator of the Rotary
Student Award Program,
Joanne Allen, said the com-
munity group aim to en-
courage and reward those
students who demonstrate
service within their school
or the wider community.
“We also support the youth
of Bacchus Marsh with many
programs,” she said.
“We sponsor students to at-
tend several weekend lead-
ership Camps, we sponsor
students as part the Rotary
International Exchange Pro-
gram in 2017 and we are
currently hosting, Ken Lin
from Taiwan and Matilda
For from Sweden.”

Recipients of Rotary Club Award for Community Service

Ayden Dear and Ophelia Fernando
Abe Penny and Jordyn Mace
Braeden Keen and Georgia Malloy
Marcus Wellner
Matilda Schembri and Aiden Cole
Abigail Eierweiss
Jackson Hunt and Charles Drevensek
Jack Kocaevic
Ophelia Fernando and Ayden Dear. Thomas Bibby and Ethan Carter
St Bernard’s Primary School
Bacchus Marsh Grammar-Primary School
Bacchus Marsh College
Balliang East Primary School
Darley Primary School
Coimadai Primary School
Pentland Primary School
Myrniong Primary School
Bacchus Marsh Primary School

Environmental Opinion
TOM

with Tom Kingston

Rising tides is but one factor

In an article I wrote just before
Christmas I ended the piece
with a quotation from Jay
Griffiths in her book ‘Wild – An
Elemental Journey’ in which she
criticises golf and all it stands
for. Jay comments that, “Golf
epitomises the tame world. On a
golf course nature is neutered”.
One reader of this opinion
piece, at least, thought this a bit
extreme. I have to agree. Golf
does indeed keep many people
fit and enjoying life and it does
not take up too much of the
earth’s resources. To criticise
golf and all it stands for, in the
light of all the things wrong with
our world, seems a little unfair.
That said, I did include this
quotation deliberately. Because
golf is so acceptable it, for me
at least, epitomises so well
the completely wrong choices
we are currently making. We
continue to build golf courses
and continue to plan ahead on
so many issues as if we can.
As if the climate is going to
continue to play its part. As if
things are going to roll along
as they have been doing when
we now know, for certain, they
are simply not going to. In other
words, if we are to believe the
science of climate breakdown,
we should be spending all our
energy on addressing this. We
are not. We are simply building
more golf courses, and the like.
Last July (9) New York
Magazine published an article
by David Wallace-Wells called
The Uninhabitable Earth - Famine,
economic collapse, a sun that
cooks us: What climate change
could wreak — sooner than you
think. This article begins, ‘It is, I
promise, worse than you think.
If your anxiety about global
warming is dominated by fears
of sea-level rise, you are barely
scratching the surface of what
terrors are possible, even within
the lifetime of a teenager today.
And yet the swelling seas —
and the cities they will drown
— have so dominated the
picture of global warming, and
so overwhelmed our capacity
for climate panic, that they have
occluded our perception of
other threats, many much closer
at hand. Rising oceans are bad,
in fact very bad; but fleeing the
coastline will not be enough.’
This article became the most-
read article in New York
Magazine’s history. I would
encourage you to check this
out on the web. When I read
silly comments from ignorant
people claiming those who are
trying to bring to our attention
the climate emergency we are
facing are ‘alarmists’ I myself
get angry. If anything, these
‘alarmists’ are understating the
reality. Hence, in the words of
Crocodile Dundee, this is an
alarmist comment.
‘The present tense of climate
change — the destruction we’ve
already baked into our future
— is horrifying enough. Most
people talk as if Miami and
Bangladesh still have a chance of
surviving; most of the scientists
I spoke with assume we’ll lose
them within the century, even
if we stop burning fossil fuel in
the next decade. Two degrees of
warming used to be considered
the threshold of catastrophe.
Now two degrees is our goal,
per the Paris climate accords,
and experts give us only slim
odds of hitting it. The U.N.
Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change issues serial
reports, often called the “gold
standard” of climate research;
the most recent one projects us
to hit four degrees of warming
by the beginning of the next
century, should we stay the
present course. But that’s just a
median projection. The upper
end of the probability curve
runs as high as eight degrees
— and the authors still haven’t
figured out how to deal with
that permafrost melt. The IPCC
reports also don’t fully account
for the albedo effect (less ice
means less reflected and more
absorbed sunlight, hence
more warming); more cloud
cover (which traps heat); or the
dieback of forests and other
flora (which extract carbon
from the atmosphere). Each of
these promises to accelerate
warming, and the history of the
planet shows that temperature
can shift as much as five
degrees Celsius within thirteen
years. The last time the planet
was even four degrees warmer,
Peter Brannen points out in
The Ends of the World, his new
history of the planet’s major
extinction events, the oceans
were hundreds of feet higher.’
What is your opinion?
For the next Moorabool
Environment Group (MEG)
meeting go to - www.
mooraboolmeg.org.au
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Luxury Living & Car Lovers Dream Geelong area

tops ‘most
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Proximity to Melbourne
is delivering dividends for
Greater Geelong with new
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nicipality is home to seven
14 Victoria Street, Bacchus Marsh of the state’s most expensive
Nestled amongst quality homes in a quiet, no through road, towns.
this quality built Shane Cook Home of approximately 56
The coastal town of Barwon
squares will suit the most fastidious buyer. As you enter the
home you immediately get a sense of the size and quality Heads is Victoria’s most ex-
of the home. You are immediately greeted by a living room pensive, recording a median
to your right, complete with gas log fire. To the left is an house price of $848,000 in the
oversized master suite complete with dressing room & December quarter. Not only
ensuite with spa. The hall then flows past the walk-in linen GIL KING
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CEO, REIV
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& family. The large kitchen features quality appliances, ton and Ocean Grove, at
also higher than the metro-
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hub of this wonderful property. There are 3 remaining politan Melbourne median
spectively. Both areas have
double bedrooms all complete with BIRs serviced by the of $821,000.
experienced double-digit
stunning family bathroom. The 32 squares of upstairs living Newtown also remained
are complimented with quality hardwood floors, carpets & price growth over the past
highly sought after by buy-
window coverings throughout as well as ducted heating & year.
cooling to ensure year round comfort. As you step down the ers in the last three months
Torquay in the Surf Coast
interior staircase the excitement builds, you are greeted by of 2017, with houses in
around 140 square metres of under house garage area where was another of Victoria’s
the Geelong suburb com-
you can easily fit 4 cars with substantial room around them. manding a median price of most expensive towns, re-
There is also a space that would be perfect for a home office cording a median house
$760,000 – almost $100,000
with access directly outside and a separate toilet with basin price of $745,000 in De-
with additional under house storage. Outside the 1019 sqm more than the median price
block has been professionally landscaped back & front & of homes in Melbourne’s cember. This is 6.5 per cent
provides a beautiful oasis to enjoy the sun & fresh air. outer ring. higher than the same period
Price: $849,000 last year.
Geelong was another of the
state’s most expensive loca- Meanwhile, towns in the
tions in December with a Macedon Ranges are also
median house price on par benefitting from strong price
with its city counterparts, at growth in Melbourne. Gis-
$720,000. borne, on the outskirts of
Homes in Geelong West and the city, has a median house
East Geelong also attracted price of $680,000 which is
top dollar with median equivalent to those in outer
house prices of $665,000 and Melbourne.
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buyer demand for homes in recorded in Woodend in De-
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improve the property. Homes of this calibre are a rarity and will demand serious attention.
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Agent: Matthew Edwards

0401 728 881
51 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350
Phone 5331 1111 www.prdballarat.com.au
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Arbee Real Estate

FOR SALE 1 Duval Drive, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 15 Beresford Crescent, Darley
4 2 2 3 1 2

Ideal First Home or Investment What A Great Start!

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home ideal for first home buyer or Neat 3 bedroom home on a 650m² block in quiet location. Nice sized
investor. Formal lounge, open plan kitchen with gas cooktop & wall lounge room with gas wall furnace heater, off lounge is kitchen & meals
oven, island bench with dishwasher adjoining the meals & family with wall A/C & door to pergola/outdoor area. 3 good sized bedrooms all
room. The master bedroom has WIR & Ens, & remaining bedrooms all with BIRs & master has reverse cycle split system a/c. Polished boards
have BIRs. Ducted heating, R/C split system a/c in the family room. throughout, double carport and colorbond shed in the backyard.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $390,000-$420,000 FOR SALE $370,000-$390,000
NEW LISTING CONTACT
WEB
Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
arbeerealestate.com.au
CONTACT
WEB
Peter Leonard 0429 671 990
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FOR SALE 2/20 Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 143 Underbank Boulevard, Bacchus Marsh
2 1 1 4 2 1

Walk To Everything Wow, Pool Parties All Year Round!

Perfectly positioned close to Main Street shops, cafes, Hospital &
medical centre, this neat 2 bedroom unit will appeal to the prudent
investor or owner occupier alike. Currently is has a very good tenant on
a periodical lease who is happy to remain if so desired by the purchaser.
On the market $245,000-$255,000.
Located in the Underbank Estate just 5 minutes from the Main Street.
Featuring 4 bedrooms, the master with WIR and ENS. The remaining 3
bedrooms have BIRs and share a central bathroom. Designer kitchen,
temperature controlled pool & spa. Cascading views of Underbank Stud
& Pentland Hills, this stunning residence is well worth your inspection.

INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment

FOR SALE $245,000-$255,000 FOR SALE $680,000-$720,000
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FOR SALE 28 Davies Street, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 14 Victoria Street, Bacchus Marsh
4 1 1 4 2 4

Spacious Family Home Luxury Living & Car Lovers Dream

Perfect for a family or investor. Great location close to schools,
shopping centre, football oval & highway access. 4 spacious bedrooms,
all with generous BIRs, large family bathroom, separate toilet & great
sized laundry. Gas heater & wall air con. Single carport & additional
shed at the rear of the property, approximately 653m2 in size.
Stunning 56 square, 8 year old, quality Shane Cook Home. Massive 1702,
secure under house 4 car garage with office & storage. Master bedroom
with Ens, spa & parents retreat. 3 additional double bedrooms all with BIRs,
2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, 3 living areas. Hardwood floors, quality carpets &
fixtures & fittings. Professionally Landscaped 1019sqm block (approx.)

INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment

FOR SALE $399,000 FOR SALE $849,000
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FOR SALE 24 Ryan Court, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 2/1 Manor Street, Bacchus Marsh
4 2 1

Great Family Living In Central Location A Scarce Commodity!

Set on large block approx. 780m , walking distance to Main Street & easy
2 This excellent block of land is one of a kind. Located less than 200m from
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SOLD
large family bathroom. Spacious kitchen/dining/living opens out to can leave the car at home. Fully fenced and ready for you to build your
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market at $360,000 - $380,000 give us a call for further details.
spacious backyard, room to add a pool or shed if desired (STCA).
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $480,000 FOR SALE $360,000-$380,000
CONTACT Steve 0475 888 101 Denise 0456 044 024 CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
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WANTED WANTED
Young family looking 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, min 2 car home
2 car home in Bacchus Marsh/Maddingley area. in Grantleigh Estate, with additional car
Up to $450,000 accommodation or room for it. Up to $700,000

Ian McDonald Steve Creese Daryl Gould Peter Leonard Denise Sniegowski
5367 2333 0475 888 101 0409 233 157 0429 671 990 0456 044 024

www.arbeerealestate.com.au
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 5367 2333
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Rayner We put you first

42 COWANS DRIVE, DALES CREEK 32 TILLEY DRIVE, MADDINGLEY
NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

TALL, WITH CHARACTER – ON 1 ACRE! 3 1 5 OMG - A HOUSE UNDER $400K 3 2 2

• Rustic character with charm, country find in Greendale / Blackwood district; • Open plan kitchen/meals area that leads to undercover colorbond pergola area;
• This beautiful Dales Creek property offers rustic timbers, cathedral ceilings, slate Private Sale: $455,000 • Kitchen with built in pantry, stainless oven and stovetop and ample breakfast bar; Private Sale: $350,000-$370,000
flooring, 3 levels and feature brick walls; Inspect: Fri 9th Feb 2:00pm-3:00pm • Split system in kitchen / meals area, gas wall furnace in lounge; Inspect: Saturday 10th February
• First level comprises lounge /family room with wood heater and formal dining; Sat 10th Feb 11:45am-12:30pm • Alarm system, double lock up garage with walk through to patio area; 12:00pm–12:30pm
• Second level kitchen/meals area, laundry, bathroom and separate toilet; Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396 • Gravelled rear yard with lovely established citrus tree; Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
• Third level 3 bedrooms, main with balcony and others with shared balcony; • Currently leased for approximately $16,000 per annum on periodic lease; and Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au
Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au
• Outside has brick paved undercover area, carport ideal for barbeques, great • Land size 388sqm, easy to maintain.
shedding, double garage (ideal for studio) and single garage.

9 SETON WAY, BACCHUS MARSH 20 STEETLEY STREET, MOUNT EGERTON

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

ULTRA CONVENIENT 4 2 2 YOUR OPPORTUNITY 3 1 1

• Fashionable and well-lit home in a convenient location; • Sparkling views, big block (1,694sqm) approx;
• Open plan kitchen-meals fully tiled, stainless steel appliances and dishwasher; Private Sale: $399,000 • Recently renovated, new kitchen and new bathroom in an affordable price range; Private Sale: $359,000
• Open plan lounge, natural light, large sliding door leads to gravelled courtyard; Inspect: Saturday 10th February • Comprising three bedrooms, lounge with wood heater and split system; Inspect: Thu 8th Feb 12:00pm–1:00pm
• Low maintenance landscaped front garden and gravelled rear yard; 10:00am–10:30am • Kitchen with access to the outdoor entertainment area to enjoy the outlook; Fri 9th Feb 4:00pm–5:00pm
• Double lock up garage, ducted heating & ducted evaporative cooling; Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699 • Timber landing which would be ideal for a second outdoor living area; Sat 10th Feb 1:00pm-1:30pm
• Located only a short drive to local schools, child care facilities and Bacchus Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au • Lovely views to enjoy from kitchen; Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396
Marsh shopping precinct; and • Inspections strictly by open house times.
Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au
• Land size 333sqm

Marcus Julie Mark Melonie Graeme Harriet Adam Mark Rod Brendan
Rayner Higgins Davis Winch Rayner Bevan Tucci Dudley Grant Rayner
0418 556 699 0422 412 964 0458 224 405 0408 675 011 0417 559 945 0439 429 435 0411 077 128 0409 954 396 0416 231 782 0439 354 059

175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh raynerrealestate.com.au 5366 3600
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Ins urd
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Darley 38 Victoria Street 4 2 4 Maddingley 73 O’Leary Way
More Than Meets the Eye Private Sale
This Large family home is situated in a
Price $590,000 - $630,000
prestigious area of Darley on approx
921m2 of land with renovated kitchen Inspect Saturday 11.00-11.30am
and bathrooms, a built in outdoor 6
Office 2/137 Main Street,
seater spa, single garage 7x7m2 shed
Bacchus Marsh 5367 8128
and a double carport.
Contact Len Smith 0418 343 754
len@lensmith.com.au
Kelvin Gaffiero 0481 991 828
kelvin@lensmith.com.au
p ect Sat
Ins urs/
Th
Bacchus Marsh 40 McFarland Street 2 1
Prime Central Location, Land 604m2 Private Sale
This affordable home is situated in
Price $370,000 - $390,000
Bacchus Marsh CBD walking distance
to the Village Shopping Centre and Inspect Thursday 5.30-6.00pm
Bacchus Marsh Primary School. Great Saturday 1.00-1.30pm
opportunity to renovate, extend or
Office 2/137 Main Street,
build your new dream home.
Bacchus Marsh 5367 8128
Contact Len Smith 0418 343 754
len@lensmith.com.au
Kelvin Gaffiero 0481 991 828
kelvin@lensmith.com.au
Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au
p ect Sat
Ins urs/
Th
4 2 2
Stunning Family Home in Stonehill Estate Private Sale
Sure to win hearts with its flowing
Price $490,000 - $515,000
floorplan and considered appointments
delivering maximum comfort & style. Inspect Thursday 5.30–6.00pm
Sitting between the formal lounge and Saturday 12.00-12.30pm
open plan family living and dining, the
Office 2/137 Main Street,
ultra spacious kitchen is a testament
Bacchus Marsh 5367 8128
to modern design with butler’s pantry,
quality S/S appliances and Caesarstone Contact Len Smith 0418 343 754
bench tops. len@lensmith.com.au
To discover more call today! Kelvin Gaffiero 0481 991 828
kelvin@lensmith.com.au
H O URS !
D - 24 I STED
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AFT
Mt Egerton 3 Trounces Lane
Forested Hideaway Private Sale
3.75 acres of forested freehold land
situated in the beautiful old gold Price $160,000
mining town of Mt Egerton. Very Inspect By appointment
private with some amazing old growth
native trees, elevated with good Office 2/137 Main Street,
aspect, power & phone at front of Bacchus Marsh 5367 8128
property, good access via all weather
Road. Located 15 mins to Ballan train Contact Len Smith 0418 343 754
station, 25 Mins to Ballarat shops, len@lensmith.com.au
schools & universities. Come & explore Kelvin Gaffiero 0481 991 828
this fabulous piece of paradise today! kelvin@lensmith.com.au
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LEO—July 23-August 22
Minor setbacks can be turned to your advantage if you
follow your motto, “prudence.” Neighbours and friends

Stars & Puzzles

distract you on the weekend. Recycling is emphasized.
Put old ideas to use in a new format.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
You find that it’s even nicer to accept than to give.
Friends introduce you to promising personalities on the
weekend. Confidential agreements are accented now and
you are caught up in a dynamic work project as the week
ends.

QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
Study is accented, specifically painting and creative writ-
ing. Put into action ideas and plans that have been devel-
oping over the last months. Moves are favoured - on-
wards, rather than upward ones.
★★★★★★★★ SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
You may feel that everyone is working at cross purposes
ARIES—March 21-April 20 and that you and superiors are on different wavelengths.
Feel free to challenge any financial advice that is given
Watch a leaning to jump the gun and try to be far less this week.
outspoken. Reconciliations are possible on the weekend
but watch out for new conflicts with a fellow Aries. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Unusual events suggest that you start a diary.
The week begins at rapid-fire pace. An unusual number
TAURUS—April 21-May 22 of demands are made on you, physically and emotion-
Keep lines of communication open and prepare to inter- ally. This week is superb for starting new ventures or
pret subtle messages.You are thinking rich and it’s easy branching out.
to overextend yourself financially. Children make you
feel optimistic. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Your eyes may deceive you and it’s tempting to think the
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 worst. You are unusually decisive Wednesday, Thursday
Loved ones may oppose your plans. Give others time to and can accomplish at least a dozen leftover jobs.
explain their point of view. You are too tempted to take Consider experimenting with new art forms.
risks, especially where health is involved. The weekend AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
is excellent for getting to know a new friend.
This could be an outstanding week. Don’t forget to
CANCER—June 22-July 22 express your deepest feelings especially Friday, Saturday
Friendship is emphasized through the week and a meet- and Sunday. Provide friends with encouragement rather
NO. 9031 ing with someone from abroad may develop into a last- than sympathy. Get a loved one to share in a self
ing alliance. Prepare to honour the letter and spirit of all improvement programme.
ACROSS DOWN promises - even those made half in jest.
PISCES—February 20-March 20
7. Tool (6-6) 1. Last (8) LEO—July 23-August 22
8. Helm (6) 2. Image (4) You have several moneymaking ideas and the good news
9. Dive (6) 3. Disease (7) Minor setbacks can be turned to your advantage if you is that there are opportunities to put them to use. Don’t
follow your motto, “prudence.” Neighbours and friends ignore moods of loved ones who may feel as carefree or
10. Drug (7) 4. Pleased (5) distract you on the weekend. Recycling is emphasized. as mischievous as you do.
12. Perfect (5) 5. Burn (8) Put old ideas to use in a new format.
15. Gem (5) 6. Boast (4) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
16. Dark-skinned (7) 11. Dance (8) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 You are rather contradictory, inventive, optimistic and
18. Spruce (6) 13. Follower (8) You find that it’s even nicer to accept than to give. idealistic, yet conventional and somewhat aloof. Happiest
20. Shine (6) 14. Bird (7) Friends introduce you to promising personalities on the when your ideas are needed and appreciated, you can
22. Incarceration (12) 17. Sewer (5) weekend. Confidential agreements are accented now and make a major contribution in an established field or be
19. Dry (4) you are caught up in a dynamic work project as the week successful in a brand new one. Just watch your leaning
ends. to be too much of a nonconformist.
21. Identical (4)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22
Study is accented, specifically painting and creative writ-
ACROSS

SUDOKU
ing. Put into action ideas and plans that have been devel-
7. You can leave the switch off if it works! (4,8). 8. What oping over the last months. Moves are favoured - on-
only the highest of the high are (6). 9. Approves of the wards, rather than upward ones.
overtures (6). 10. The underwater photographer? (7).
12. Plain net (5). 15. Rat in the orchard (5). 16. With SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
scorn said “Involved in the racket” (7). 18. Does it com-
pensate for the deficiencies of nature? (4-2). 20. Jack
NUMBER GAME
You may feel that everyone is working at cross purposes
and that you and superiors are on different wavelengths.
Brown at the draper’s (6). 22. Need no alarm clock to Feel free to challenge any financial advice that is given
get moving (5,7). ANSWER BELOW
this week.

DOWN SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

1. Mean the man to make a speech (8). 2. Coming from
Greek, it means courage (4). 3. Get back about a hun-
dred too many (7). 4. Sees climbing up and doesn’t al-
low (5). 5. Was angry and had the birds let out (8). 6.
Unoccupied though let out (4). 11. Improved when taken
in hand (6,2). 13. Friendly and pleasant exterior, but cold
inside (8). 14. Remote and aloof (7). 17. Chose to put
the man to work (5). 19. Land a hundred, about (4). 21.
Took off the name (4).
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9030
C-able. 14, Distant. 17, Op-Ted. 19, A-C-re. 21, Rose.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
(rev.). 5, Bristled (anag.). 6, Free. 11, Picked up. 13, Ami-
Across - 6, Screwdriver. 7, Pelt. 8, Novelist. 9, Trifle.
Down - 1, Per-Lance. 2, Gr-it. 3, Re-C-over. 4, Stops
20, Tar-tan. 22, Rouse oneself.
10, Lament. 12, Smiled. 15, Silver. 17, Alfresco. 19, Task.
per. 12, Clear. 15, Peach. 16, Di-sdai-n. 18, Make-up.
20, Discontinue.
Across - 7, Hair restorer. 8, Blotto. 9, Passes. 10, Snap-
Down - 1, Wrathful. 2, Twinge. 3, Grovel. 4, Oval. 5,
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Prison. 6, Spear. 11, Militant. 13, Melody. 14, Despot.
15, Smooth. 16, Ensue. 18, Rust.
low. 17, Drain. 19, Arid. 21, Same.
Smoulder. 6, Brag. 11, Hornpipe. 13, Adherent. 14, Swal-
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, Ultimate. 2, Idol. 3, Leprosy. 4, Happy. 5,
Across - 6, Grant asylum. 7, Miss. 8, In-as-much. 9,
20, Lustre. 22, Imprisonment.
Hashish. 12, Ideal. 15, Pearl. 16, Swarthy. 18, Dapper.
Glance. 10, L-atest. 12, Sl(I)ated (rev.). 15, Bl-each. 17,
Across - 7, Sledge-hammer. 8, Tiller. 9, Plunge. 10,
Ming-ling. 19, Bear. 20, Deserve well.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, Bass-I-net. 2, Strike. 3, As-sail. 4, Plum. 5,
Smacks. 6, Grill. 11, Tre-M-bles. 13, La-I-R-ds. 14, Dri-
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9031
ers (anag.). 15, Bagged. 16, Crawl. 18, GI-St.
The week begins at rapid-fire pace. An unusual number
of demands are made on you, physically and emotion-
ally. This week is superb for starting new ventures or
branching out.
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Your eyes may deceive you and it’s tempting to think the
worst. You are unusually decisive Wednesday, Thursday
and can accomplish at least a dozen leftover jobs.
Consider experimenting with new art forms.
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
This could be an outstanding week. Don’t forget to
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and Sunday. Provide friends with encouragement rather
than sympathy. Get a loved one to share in a self
improvement programme.
PISCES—February 20-March 20
You have several moneymaking ideas and the good news
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as mischievous as you do.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are rather contradictory, inventive, optimistic and
idealistic, yet conventional and somewhat aloof. Happiest
when your ideas are needed and appreciated, you can
make a major contribution in an established field or be
successful in a brand new one. Just watch your leaning
to be too much of a nonconformist.
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Today we said goodbye to our beautiful 150 years of service to the Shires of Hepburn and Moorabool
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Mum, you were an inspiration to us all. Andrew Nuske and Alica Kay
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BRIDGEWOOD, (nee Dawson)

Betty Emily Mary PAT CASHIN ADMINISTRATION
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Loving mother to Peter,
Mother-in-law and special friend to Cheryl.
Nan to Jodie, Travis, Paul and Tania. OFFICER
Great Nanna B to William and Amy. PART-TIME
You are our inspiration of unconditional love.
A beautiful lady who will live in our hearts forever. 1114 Doveton St. Nth, Lake Dewar Lodge YMCA is looking to recruit a part-time (or
job share) Administration Officer/s. This position required an
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comfortable multi-taking and working in a busy office.
DEATH NOTICE
Ph: 5333 3911 Knowledge of, and qualifications in the administration field
or related areas are desirable. The part-time role is 15-30
per week with hourly rate dependent upon qualifications and
COE, David John
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David peacefully passed away after a long illness, Myrniong, approximately 15km from Bacchus Marsh.
with his loved ones by his side. Please contact Janet Mason on 5368 7459 for questions.
Loving & loved husband of Chris. Applications to be submitted via email to

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Ballan Cricket Club
Ballan 1 St X1
Ballan 7/206dec def Mt Clear 10/152 & 4/102
Batting - A Cairns 100 not out, J McGregor 31, M Snaith 20,
M Currie 20, Z Graham 13
Bowling: 1st innings
B Loughnane 19.2-5-4/26, Z Graham 20-9-4/33, M Snaith
8-1-2/31.
Bowling: 2nd innings
B Loughnane 3-0-2/10, T Landt 3-0-1/19, E Shaw 3-0-1/14
Ballan continued batting this week and reached Mt Clears
total with good steady batting. Ballan’s batting was led by
Alex Cairns who batted steadily before tea; after tea Alex
lifted the tempo to help the team put on 50 runs in the 5
overs. Ballan declared when Alex reached 100 not out. Mt
Clear were then sent back in to bat but they dug in and Ballan
were unable to get the wickets, which left Ballan winning on
first innings.
Ballan 2nd X1
Ballan 8/158 lost VRI Delacombe 2/161
Batting - S Newton 69, R Ranieri 48, J Costello 14
Bowling - S Newton 6-1/42, R Taylor 4-0-1/50
Ballan batted first and lost an early wicket then Shane
Newton and Riely Ranieri put on a great partnership of 106
runs but with the loss of quick wickets the pressure grew
and Ballan managed a total of 158. VRI chased down our
runs quickly due to a good opening partnership.
Under 16
Ballan 10/97 v Wendouree Red 2/15
Batting - R Ranieri 29, S Dehnert 24, J McGregor 17, B Leahy
7, A McCarthy 6
Bowling - R Ranieri 3-2-0-2, S Dehnert 3-0-2/6
Ballan won the toss and batted first and struggled against
some good bowling, our batsmen got starts but were unable
to go on being all out for 97 runs. Ballan had 7 overs to bowl
for the day. Riely Ranieri and Sam Dehnert bowled 6 with
Sam picking up 2 wickets in his 3 overs. The game continues
next week.
Under 14
Ballan 5/133 v Ballarat Redan 5/114
Batting - D Pascoe 50 ret, M Golding 27, J Horan 26 not out
Bowling - N Neumann 2-0-1/7, C Gates 2-0-1/8, T Cox 3-0-
1/15, N Loft 2-1-1/14
Ballan batted first and batted well as a team, led by Daniel
Pascoe 50, Matthew Golding 27 and Johnathan Horan 26 not
out. When Ballan bowled all the boys bowled well as a team
restricting Ballarat Redan to 114. The game continues next
week.
Under 13
Ballan 3/80 lost Buninyong 5/106
Batting - J Bower 26 ret, L Smits 21ret, Z Vincent 7
Bowling - E Muir 3-0-1/11, Z Vincent 2-1-1/8, A Eskdale 2-0-
1/14, A Britt 2-0-1/14
Ballan batted first and put on a very good opening
partnership between Jayce Bower and Lucas Smits, all
batters contributed with the majority of batters having their
innings retired. All Ballan’s bowlers bowled well with an
even performance by the bowlers but unfortunately we were
unable to restrict Buninyong to less than Ballan’s score.
Under 12
Ballan 4/58 lost Melton Centrals Red 1/100
Batting - E Boland 18 ret, Aussie McIlwaine 10 ret, V Berton2
ret, J Mauriks 2, E Davenport 1 no
Bowling - E Davenport 2-0-1/4, E Boland 2-1-0/4, J Mauriks
1-0-0/1, A McIlwaine 2-0-0-7, A Connor 1-0-0/5
Some excellent individual bowling efforts were unfortunately
not supported well in the field. The team refocused at the
break and were able to put in some great batting performance
resulting in a number of personal milestones led by co-
captain Ethan Boland and Eloise Davenport who had a break
out game getting her first wicket and opening the batting
against quality bowling.
Coaches Award: Ethan Boland
Captains Award: Ciaran Boland.
Michael Snaith with a Captain’s knock of 77 not out against
VRI Delacombe on Sunday. Photos – Chris Thom
Sport
Tamara Henry breaking the 200m Hurdles Record
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
Prior to the start of competition on Saturday, Bacchus Marsh
athletes and families participated in a lap of the Masons
Lane track for a gold coin donation in support of the Royal
Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.  The Centre raised
$344 towards the appeal.
In perfect conditions for athletics seven new Centre Records
were set during competition. Nelson Banigo (Eagles) had an
awesome day on the track setting three new records.  Nelson
ran 29.52 secs for the 200m, 1:09.70 mins for the 400m and
10.40 secs for the 60m Hurdles.  Elliott Banigo (Eagles) set
his first Centre record running 36.62 secs in the Under 7 200
metres.
In the 200 metre hurdles three new records were set -
Tamara Henry (Boomerangs) Under 13s ran 35.64 secs, Kaleb
Westerlaken (Blues) Under 13 recorded 34.93 seconds while
Jesse Bullard (Blues) Under 14s ran 37.45 secs.
PB Stars of the Week were Mitchell Wells, Jacob Ragusa,
Ymir Travisson Heafield who all achieved five PBs.  An
amazing 285 PBs were achieved for the meet.
Athletes are reminded that Centre Championship Day entry
forms must be submitted to your Team Manager by Friday
14th February. To be eligible for Centre Championships
children must compete in at least half the available meetings
before Christmas (from the time of registration with the
Centre) and half the available meetings after Christmas.
Kaleb Westerlaken sets a new 200m Hurdles Record.
Nelson Banigo equalling the 60m Hurdles record.
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Darley Cricket Club
By Shaun Kelly
Darley’s finals hopes are still alive with two rounds
remaining in the Ballarat Cricket Association’s First XI
competition after the Lions defeated Mount Clear in a one-
day fixture on Sunday.
After a day off on Saturday with the second week of their
two-day Round 9 bye, Darley batted first in their Sunday
one-day game and batted well to accumulate 9/168 off their
50 overs on a tricky wicket.
Led by 40 from Brad Barnes and 27 from Lachie Herring,
the Lions worked their way to 4/134 before a middle order
collapse saw them slump to 8/146 before Ryan Ali made a
handy 17 not out late to creep the Lions to a handy score.
Ben Longhurst then took over the game, ripping through
Mount Clear’s top order to have them reeling at 4/35, and
whilst the Lions took wickets at regular intervals through
the middle order, at 7/103 Mount Clear would have started
to think they were a chance with plenty of overs still to bat.
Enter T20 Grand Final hero Corey Beaton, who took the last
two wickets of the game to bowl Mount Clear out for 105
inside their 30th over, meaning that the Lions have to win
their final two matches of the season to creep into the finals.
Second XI weren’t able to achieve the outright result they
were hoping for, having to settle for first innings points
instead.
Leading by 10 runs on the first innings after dismissing
Coronet City for just 70 last week and making 3/80 before
declaring, Coronet City’s second innings resumed on 2/28
before being dismissed for 126 after 59 overs, with Anurruda
Rajapaksha (4/17), Hayden Jamieson (3/38) and Jamie
McKerrow (1/12) adding to Corey Beaton’s two wickets last
week.
Needing 116 runs from 30 overs to secure outright points,
Darley’s chase didn’t start well, losing skipper Marcus
Ingvorsen for 0 and Joel Cadman for 2 before Rajapaksha
joined Drew Locke at the crease with the score on 2/21.
When Locke was dismissed for 26 to make the score 3/42,
then Rajapaksha joining him in the sheds another run later,
the focus went from outright victory to survival, which the
Lions were able to do with Nick Whan holding an end up
well, facing 64 balls to ensure that the only points received
from the match were by the Lions, finishing on 6/86 and
securing a valuable six points to keep the Lions inside the
top six.
On Sunday, the Lions took on Mount Clear in a one-day
fixture at Darley Park, winning a low scoring game by 13
runs.
A 63 run tenth wicket partnership between Darren Hynes
and Jye Stephenson has given Darley’s Third XI their second
victory for the season, defeating Coronet City by one wicket.
Despite three half-centuries, Darley’s Fourth XI couldn’t
secure victory against Golden Point, going down by five
wickets in the second-last over of the game.
Juniors
The Darley Cricket Club’s junior grades recommenced their
2017/18 season this past weekend, with their 16 & Under side
facing what could be described as their biggest challenge for
the season straight away.
In a two-day game at the Darley Hub, Elaine were able to
make 9/149 off their 50 overs against the top-of-the-table
Lions, setting them a difficult challenge if they don’t come
prepared for it next week.
It was a much better story for the Lions’ 14 & Under team
in the Ballarat Cricket Association, taking the upper hand in
their two-day match against Wendouree Red.
Bowling first, the Lions held Wendouree to just 8/92 from
their 25 overs, with ten bowlers sharing the overs and six of
them taking wickets.
Will Johnson was the only Darley bowler to take multiple
wickets, taking 2/0 off his two overs, with Aaron Cadman,
Luke Hayward, Ethan Thewma, Logan Moffat and Jyson
Fawcett all taking single wickets.
Darley’s batsmen took control of the game, scoring 1/169 off
their 25 overs to all but ensure the Lions won’t have to bat
again next week.
In the Melton Junior Cricket Association, scores from both
the Under 14 game between Darley and the Eynesbury Eagles
Green and the Under 12 game between the Darley Roar and
MSPS Royals were unavailable at the time of writing.
Darley’s two Under 10 sides returned to action on Saturday
morning as well, with both recording impressive results.
The Darley Cubs had arguably their best outing of the
season, scoring 3/137 against the Eynesbury Eagles led by a
superb innings of 41 by Maddie Scott, off just 24 balls which
included four fours and two sixes, with Jessie Hodge and
Mackenzie Elmer providing great support with 10 runs each.
In reply, the Eagles made 9/74 with all Darley players taking
wickets – Elmer with 3/7 off four overs, Holly Quaife and
Destiny Stewart with two wickets each and Scott and Hodge
taking one each.
The Darley Prowl also enjoyed an impressive outing at
Mason’s Lane Reserve, scoring 7/114 against Melton, who
scored 7/92 in return.
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MOTORING MOORABOOL
Redline hosts nationals
By Dean Thompson
Spectators, officials, volunteers, and
competitors finished off a long three-day
Australia day weekend with a spectacular
Australian title decided on the Saturday
night in the AMCA Nationals category;
South Australian Jeremy Moore took the
big win in a race full of heartbreaks.
The event took place at Redline Speedway,
on the cusp of Moorabool Shire and the
City of Ballarat.
Moore finished on the top step of the
podium, his first ever national title win
with Victorian Paul Sullivan second and
Matt Hardy from Queensland third. Steve
Price another Queenslander, finished
fourth with Rodney Bassett from Tasmania
fifth.
The race had a local representative in Paul
Sullivan, from Bacchus Marsh, driving car
number 28 and finishing second overall.
Current Victorian and South Australian
state champion Jamie Collins qualified
in pole position, with Moore alongside,
Matt Mills a Victorian, on row two with
Sullivan, then Matt Hardy and Bassett on
the third row of the 40-lap title race.
Defending champion Tim Reidy started
in 21st position after not qualifying
directly for the title race and being given
the champion’s automatic spot. Only
the Northern Territory missed out on a
representative in the title race, whilst the
New South Welshman who holds the NT
title, Shane Newstead, made the race.
Collins started well early hitting his
marks and putting distance in between he
and the chasers before being slowly reeled
in. Moore slid back to third early. On lap
five the 253ci powered machine of Mills
passed the Chev 350 crate engined Collins
into the lead.
Early on Matt Hardy went to the rear after
causing a stoppage spinning in turn four.
Collins connected with Mills and the
leader’s car slid into the concrete fence
and sustained some damage, but was able
to continue. Collins to his credit, knew he
was the cause of the incident and without
command moved his way to the rear of the
field for the re-start.
At the re-start Mills with a damaged car,
was unable to fire a shot and drifted up and
out of the way of the field before pulling
infield, it was heartbreaking for supporters
and fans to watch. Moore moved to the
lead with 21-laps to go with Sullivan
right behind him. Dean Heseltine became
another driver to find himself being sent
to the rear of the field after a race incident
whilst Matt Hardy and Reidy, who started
at the back of the field, were carving their
way back towards the front.
With a handful of laps to go and whilst
wound up looking for highline moves,
Reidy slammed the back straight concrete;
it chewed up his car, picked it up and
The crashed car belonging to defending Champion Tim Reidy. Photo - Rock Solid Productions
flipped it on its lid, putting the defending
champion out of the race.
At the re-start with a handful of laps to go
Moore finished off the race taking the big
emotional win in a former Reidy driven
race car from Sullivan, Hardy, Price and
Bassett.
After the race an emotional Moore
celebrated on track with a victory lap,
burnouts and finally dropping to his knees
with tears of joy as a number of other
drivers congratulated him.
Fittingly Mills was the very first driver to
run to Moore to congratulate him during
the victory lap as heartbroken as he was, Jeremy Moore (SA) was the winner in car 11 . Photo - Dean Miller Photography
he was well on his way to a title race win
when his race was ended.
“This is just a wonderful wonderful
feeling standing here as the Australian
Champion. I have so many people to
thank, my heart goes out to Mills, I hope I
get to see him on this dais one day soon,”
Moore said.
Jake Briggs from Tasmania won the
best presented car for the weekend after
scrutineering on Thursday night. From
twenty qualifying races there were
eighteen winners with only Sullivan and
Matt Hardy with two wins.
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with any other offer and while stocks last. See bridgestonetyres.com.au for full terms and conditions.
repairs with prices starting from $20 per tyre
depending on the condition and size of your
DISTRICT TOWING tyres.
We are offering Disability customers who are
Complete Maintenance Services
S

• 24 Hour Accident Towing unable to get out of their car to simply phone
CM

• Car Removals
ahead on 5367 3732 before you travel down
and let us know you are coming. We will come
■ Automotive service and repair
out to your car and assist you in filling up. ■ Vehicle hoist install, maintenance & repair
Foodworks Fuel are looking forward to changes ■ Mobile Service available
in the near future which will bring a whole ■ Batteries ■ Tyres ■ 4x4 specialist
new refreshed look to the Service Station.
Also when you are passing by in Young Street,
■ Material handling repairs & maintenance
try one of Daniel’s tasty Kebabs. Daniel is AFTER HOURS 24/7 SERVICING
operating from the rear carpark of Foodworks & REPAIRS (by appointment)
Fuel and there is tailored mechanical repairs
for all your automotive needs. Call Simon 0419 750 753
Drive up and experience the good old friendly COURTESY CAR AVAILABLE
staff bringing back good old fashioned service.
2 Smith Street, Maddingley (Map 18 C6)
FOODWORKS FUEL
26 Haddon Drive, Ballan 206 Main Street
Ph: 5368 2888 MN0797G3
BACCHUS MARSH
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MELTO

BHE
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2017 PLA
GREAT DEAL

SALE PRICE
HOT OFFER

$32,940 DRIVE
AWAY^ $67,990 DRIVE
AWAY^ $41,990 DRIVE
AWAY ^

Corolla Sedan ZR Auto Prado Altitude SE Diesel 86 GTS

2017 Build 1.8l Great on fuel, Sat Nav, Push 2017 Build Prado Altitude Special edition, 2017 GTS Auto, 2.0L Rear Wheel Drive. Heaps
Button start, Leather Trim, Batch # 8031921 2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto 4x4. of fun to drive!
Batch # 8051367 Sat Nav, etc, Batch # 8283453
GREAT DEAL
SALE PRICE

SALE PRICE

$37,490 DRIVE
AWAY^ $29,990 DRIVE
AWAY^ $17,940 DRIVE
AWAY^
C-HR FWD Koba RAV4 GX 2WD Petrol Yaris Ascent
2017 Build In Stock Now! Fantastic Little SUV 2017 Build GX 2WD Manual, Sat Nav, fog 2017 Build Yaris Ascent Auto, FREE Road Side
loads of features, Batch # 8339283 Lights, Great for the family, Batch # 8396960 Assist, Great run about, Batch # 8343825

All 2017 Stock Must Go Corolla Ascent Auto $22,990 Drive away
PLATE RUNOUT
Plenty of Dealer Demo’s Also Available HiLux SR5 FREE Auto

Melton Toyota
143-147 High Street,
Melton
T 03 8746 0300
LMCT 1976

meltontoyota.com.au

^recommended drive away prices are for private, bronze and silver fleet customers only. offers are for cars built from January 2017 to December 2017, prices include all on road costs, prices are for batch numbers mentioned and may not be transferred
to other stock.
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BACCHUS
MARSH

MARKET DAY
ONE DAY ONLY!! - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8TH
DELIVERED
DAILY

21 23 17 $
8
$ $ 99
$ King Prawns South
99
KG
99
KG KG

KG
Fresh Atlantic Australian Medium Australian Lamb Australian Beef
Salmon Portions Cooked Cutlets Top Side Roast

GREAT
BUY!

$
8 $
6 6
$
99 99 99
KG KG EA

$
5
99
EA
SAVE SAVE SAVE
Don Strasburg
Round
$ 8 Virginian Ham
$ 8 Family BBQ Chicken
(Size 14)
$1 Single Stem Roses

GREAT
PRICE
½
PRICE

4
3 FOR 2 FOR
$
$ 10 $ 18 EA

$
2
99
KG
Streets Magnum SAVE UP TO Pepsi or Schweppes SAVE FROM Fab Laundry Powder SAVE
White or Yellow
Peaches/Nectarines
Ice Cream 4-6 Pack
Selected Varieties
$ 15 50 Cans 24 Pack x
375ml Varieties
$ 24 1.8-2kg or Liquid 1.8-
2L Varieties
$ 4
BAKED
FRESH Upside Down
INSTORE Baileys
Rose or
Sauvignon
or Kahlua
Blanc 750ml
700ml

3
2 FOR 2 FOR 3 FOR
$ 99
EA $ 40 $ 80 $ 20
SAVE UP TO SAVE FROM Victoria Bitter SAVE SAVE
Large Custard Tart
or Vanilla Slice 2pk
$ 2 $ 28 Stubbies or Cans 24
Pack x 375ml
$ 22 $ 2050

Gift Wrapping for Valentines Day available in store on the

13th & 14th February between 10am & 6pm

FOODWORKS BACCHUS MARSH

1-9 Bennett Street, specials available thursday 8th
Bacchus Marsh FEBRUARY 2018 only - while Stocks Last
Limit rights reserved. Persons under the age of 18 will not be served alcohol or tobacco. Phone: 5367 3388 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT PURCHASES