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Tuesday 14 April, 2020 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Vol 14 No 15

On the road again By Helen Tatchell

The COVID-19 restrictions and regulations have

struck many businesses in Moorabool and one travel
agent has had to shut the doors, but they are still taking
a journey, locally.
Cartier World Travel in Ballan worked endless hours to
ensure their clients got home safely and swiftly when
the pandemic first occurred, then the doors closed. The
phones stopped ringing and the income ceased.
Principal owner Dave Nickels has now picked himself
up, dusted himself off and started to help others, for no
financial reward.
He has started a transport assistance service within
Ballan and district for absolutely free.
“I have even discovered places I did not know existed;
last week I did an urgent medication drop off at a place
called Bunding,” he said.
The free service operates between 10am and midday
every weekday and targets those in self isolation or
simply just isolated within the surrounds of the rural
community.
“We are picking up groceries, prescriptions and even
taking people to the bank, post office or a medical
appointment.”
Mr Nickels said the idea came to him after they brought
back Moorabool shire clients from a cruise.
“They had to go into mandatory 14-day isolation but
had no access to anything so they rang us to see if we
could help.
“We have our staff coming in one day a week, so we all
decided to take turns driving the car and dropping off
the medication or groceries,” he said.
After the Moorabool News ran a community service
announcement for Cartier’s transport assistance in their
publication and on their facebook page, it suddenly got
busier.
“It is growing every day,” he said.
“Mostly our pick-ups and drop offs are for the chemist
and taking people to the doctors, with some groceries
being delivered.”
Mr Nickels said it is really a morale builder for the
community.
“It is difficult to say how long we will be doing this,
but at the end I just want to make sure my staff are still
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The service is free to residents living in the Ballan,
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MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
UPDATE
14 APRIL 2020
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
It has now been a few weeks since strict restrictions were introduced by the State Government and I want to congratulate the Moorabool
community on adhering and adapting to the rules, even though I know it can be challenging.
This week, we want to remind our residents that even though we are bunkering down in our homes, there is help and advice available for those
who need it. The Federal Government has set up several telephone and online services. Details are below.
Last week, we focussed information in this ad on our elderly and vulnerable population and I hope those people in our community continue to
get the help and support they need during this time. This week we want to highlight information for families with young children.
In addition, we have information on regular flu vaccinations. If you haven’t received a flu vaccination yet this year, please take note of the day and
time our Environmental Health team have put aside for the flu vaccination.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has said this year, it’s more important than ever to get immunised against
influenza as it will help reduce the strain on health resources dealing with COVID-19. Even though it won’t combat COVID-19, it will help reduce
the severity and spread of the flu, so I encourage all residents to vaccinate themselves and their families.
David Edwards,
Mayor

ADVICE AND CARE OVER THE PHONE

Did you know there is a Victorian Coronavirus hotline? It runs 24 hours a day seven days a week, and can provide information about COVID-19: 1800 675 398.
Djerriwarrh Health Services is transitioning their medical, allied health and nursing services to Telehealth, which is a consultation via telephone or video service to ensure the
protection of our patients and staff at this challenging time. For any pre-existing appointments, patients are being notified by a phone call from the health service of this change, and
how it works. New appointments are currently available via Telehealth, depending on the service. All new appointments will be triaged and notified of availability.
For more information about telehealth, visit https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-national-health-plan-primary-care-package-mbs-telehealth-
services-and-increased-practice-incentive-payments

FLU VACCINATIONS
Council is running a family-based flu vaccination clinic at the Darley Council offices, 182 Halletts Way, this Saturday April 18. Vaccinations are available for those under 10 and their
immediate family or household unit. Vaccinations are free for those under 5 and $15 per person for those over 5. This will allow families to vaccinate in one trip instead of having
to leave the home several times for vaccinations. Council is expecting high demand, and if numbers exceed capacity, further sessions may be made available. Bookings are essential.
For details on times and how to book, go to our website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au or our Moorabool Shire Council Facebook page.

CHILD,YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

Whilst our doors are closed, we are still here with you
and available to you, via phone/video, through our social
media pages or via email.You can contact the Child,Youth
& Family Services team via:
• Phone: 5366 7100
• Email: earlyyears@moorabool.vic.gov.au
or youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au
• Facebook: Moorabool Families & Children and
Moorabool Youth Services
Our Online Services and Information
Maternal & Child Health: All consults are currently being
provided by voice or video calls.You will only be permitted
to enter sites if a nurse has directly asked you to attend
after a phone or video consult. MCH admin available on
5366 7100.
Youth Services: The Youth Services team are committed
to providing support for young people in the community.
Staff are planning engagement.
Darley Early Years Hub: Access to this site is currently
restricted and the main entry doors are closed, those
attending kindergarten provided by ECMS at the Darley
Kindergarten are requested to follow the signs and the
footpath and enter from the outside gates.
Supported Playgroups: Supported Playgroups are now
being delivered online. Families meet with our facilitator
through their phone, iPad or computer from their home.
This is a great way to stay connected. Our facilitator
sends you a link to join the meeting, which will either
be one-on-one or held in small groups. The focus of
Supported Playgroups is on a program called smalltalk.
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Centenary celebration
By Caitlin Bewley
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)
A Bacchus Marsh woman celebrated
100-years of life amid the COVID-19 chaos,
saying the pandemic didn’t stop “the steady
stream of visitors” on her front porch.
Hilde Gogeff’s family donned their beloved’s
front yard with a banner representing the
life she’s lived, a photo of her German home
on the right, and her Bacchus Marsh home
on the left.
Loved ones passed on their wishes, all the
while obeying the 1.5m social distancing
restrictions. Mrs Gogeff said that, although
she couldn’t have a party, she had a “hectic
day.”
“People couldn’t come inside [the house],
but they stood on my veranda and wished
me all the best for my 100th birthday.”
Mrs Gogeff, originally from Bavaria,
Germany, came to Australia in the 1950s with
her husband George, saying the family have
moved “21 times since being in Australia.”
“We moved to Sydney first, and then to
Adelaide, Melbourne and now Bacchus
Marsh,” Mrs Gogeff said.
“We struggled to pay off debts through
loss of income [when their tomato crop
was destroyed]. We went through a lot of
hardship.
“We were forced to move because we
couldn’t pay rent. But we moved, and we
started again,” she said.
Upon moving to Melbourne, the Gogeff’s
opened a wholesale fruit and vegetable
business called Adelaide and Local Tomato
Supply.
The business, which was opened and
operated through the Victoria Markets, was
said to have been the reason for the Gogeff’s
lives “start[ing] to get better.”
“It was hard, we had two small children.
George was a very hard worker,” Ms Gogeff
said.
“I was forced to grow up at a young age
after my mother passed away when I was
12-years-old,” Ms Gogeff said when asked
what she felt some of the milestones in her
life were.
“The second World War, and being a German
marrying a Bulgarian man were milestones.
It was a bad thing to do, marrying someone
that wasn’t German,
“Arriving in Australia and turning 100
would also be milestones,” Ms Gogeff said.
“Mum loves to be out and about,” Ms
Gogeff’s daughter, Lillian, told the Moorabool
News. “The current situation has slowed her
down for now,
“She doesn’t use a walking stick either, Above: Mrs Gogeff on her verandah with the birthday banner made by her family.
she says that [the walking stick] is for old Below: 100-years young – Mrs Gogeff with her congratulatory letters from Her Majesty The
people,” Lillian and Mrs Gogeff laughed. Queen, Australia’s Governor General David Hurley and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
When asked what it was like to receive a Photos – submitted
congratulatory letter from the Queen, Mrs
Gogeff said she was very excited about it, but
it was the cards from her loved ones that she
holds close to her heart.
“People from local businesses, my doctor,
my family and friends all sent cards, I will
always cherish those letters. They were
lovely, and I am very grateful,” she said.
Mrs Gogeff was born on 7 April 1920.

One hundred years young

An amazing life sung.
Born a Bavarian but now a true blue.
It’s magpies, croissants and Master Wok for you.
When old age catches up – run faster they say,
You live by this motto every day.
Your resilience and courage to never lose hope.
Your incredible ability to thrive and cope.
Loved by all, respected and admired.
Your strength and your courage….
you have inspired.
Your rise to each challenge – simply and with grace,
To our mother and Oma who we love and embrace.

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Stranger danger is online Free

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Predators are not just outdoors hiding
behind bushes; a playground or
watching your children walk to and
from school; they are hiding behind the

computer screen.
With families in lockdown at
their homes due to the COVID-19
restrictions, children and young people
are spending more time online.
A new national Child Protection
campaign has seen Crime Stoppers join
forces with the eSafety Commissioner
(eSafety) in rolling out the campaign,
that seeks to help combat child sexual
abuse and unwanted contact online.
eSafety Commissioner, Ms Julie Inman
Grant, said research has shown that 1 in
4 young people have been contacted by
a stranger online.
“Online child abuse and exploitation
can happen in many ways. The predator
could be a stranger, an ‘online friend’
your child has never met face-to-face,
or someone they actually know – this
is why we have developed strategies to
help parents talk to their child before a
predator does.”
Ms Grant said taking this campaign to
a national level means they can achieve
broader vigilance and community
awareness about these issues.
The launch of the campaign on 30
March follows the highly successful
2019 pilot campaign in NSW which
contributed towards a 62% increase in
complaints about child sexual abuse
material to eSafety. In addition, there
was a 5% increase in the number of
contacts made to Crime Stoppers
specifically about online child abuse.
Information received during the NSW
pilot has already resulted in several
apprehensions and new investigations.
CEO of Crime Stoppers Victoria, Stella
Smith, said the national campaign has
been designed to better educate people
about the need to be on the lookout for
and prevent child sexual abuse material
and unwanted contact online.
“There is no doubt that child sexual
abuse material is rife on the internet,
so it is more important than ever for
parents and caregivers to be aware of
the real and present dangers faced by
children when they spend time online,”
she said.
“Predators are gaining increased
access to children online through a
range of popular apps, games and social
media sites to solicit sexual images or
video, or harm them physically. We
want everyone to be vigilant and if you
suspect or see something related to
online child sexual abuse then report
it immediately so action can be taken.”
Ms Grant said online safety starts in
the home.
“And now, with children and young
people spending more time at home and
online in the face of COVID-19, we want
to work with and support parents and
carers throughout these challenging
times, to help them stay alert, recognise
the warning signs of unwanted contact
and protect their children.”
Crime Stoppers, in conjunction with
eSafety, have developed a series of
Fact Sheets that provide detailed
information on how to report child
sexual abuse material and a range
of prevention strategies to help keep
children safe online. These can be
downloaded at www.crimestoppers.
com.au
Child sexual abuse material can be
reported anonymously to the eSafety
Commissioner at www.esafety.gov.au/
reportillegalcontent
If you know or suspect someone is
producing, downloading or sharing
child sexual abuse material you can
make a confidential report to Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.
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Parents will be able to send their children to sessional
kindergarten for free during term 2 and, sessional providers
will be given the funding certainty they need thanks to a
major funding boost from the Victorian Government.
Minister for Education James Merlino announced on Sunday
5 April the Government will provide up to $45 million in
extra funding to support sessional kindergarten providers,
who have seen numbers decline significantly as more and
more parents choose to keep their kids at home.
“We are making sure Victorian children can still go to
kinder and get an early childhood education during this
difficult period, without parents worrying about fees – this
will save jobs, save kinders and save families hundreds of
dollars,” Mr Merlino said.
The funding will provide approximately $485 per child
for term 2 for each child enrolled in a funded kindergarten
program.
“This funding will mean sessional kindergarten providers
stay financially viable, even if enrolments drop as parents
decide to keep their children at home because of coronavirus,”
Mr Merlino said.
“Our kinder teachers and staff are doing an outstanding job
ensuring Victorian children continue to get early childhood
education during this challenging period – the last thing
they should be worried about is losing their jobs.”
Early childhood services in Victoria are continuing to
operate, in line with advice from the Victoria’s Chief Health
Officer and, are expected to follow AHPPC guidance
including to promote good hygiene. Further guidance on
measures to maintain the health and safety of children and
staff can be found on the DHHS website.

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You must take action
to save lives in
your community.
Stay at home unless absolutely necessary. Banks, supermarkets/groceries, petrol stations,
medical services and suppliers will remain open. You must avoid non-essential travel.

If you can, work from home. Use phones for meetings and stop handshaking.
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Darley Camp – who remembers?
Extract from the BM&DHS
Newsletter March 2020
One of three WWII training centres in Victoria,
Darley Camp was established in July 1940. In the
following month, 357 galvanised iron and timber
huts were constructed and by September, the first
of 4,000 troops from the 4th Infantry Training Corps
arrived. The camp had not been yet been completed.
There was no electricity, no canteen and recent
rainfall of 75mm had turned internal roads to a
quagmire. The troops quickly got to work and the
camp was soon ready for the arrival of many more
military servicemen and women. Over the ensuing
six years, the US Marines, the Royal Netherlands
Army, the Australian Army Women’s Medical
Service, the Provost Training School and the School
of Army Surveyors completed training at the camp.
For the six years between 1940 and 1946, life in
Bacchus Marsh was utterly transformed. Interaction
was overwhelmingly positive as Allied troops
grappled with our strange customs, such as the
shutdown of all commercial activity at midday on
Saturdays. Dutch troops were alarmed to see “Hot
Pies” for sale. (To understand this, replace the “e”
in pies with an “s” and you will know what they
were reading in their native language.) The town
was energized by balls and dances as the camp and
the town in turn hosted an array of social events.
Romance blossomed. Some soldiers, such as Jack de
Leur and Adrian Oomes, returned after the war to
marry the girls they had fallen in love with. Other
local girls married and began a new life in the USA.
Eighty years on, The Bacchus Marsh & District
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local council representation
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by the new Local Government
Act 2020.
The reviews undertaken by
the VEC, known as an electoral representation re-
views, examined the electoral structure of councils,
including the number of councillors and whether
the councils should be unsubdivided or subdivided.
The final reports for the following representation
reviews will not be published:
- Mitchell Shire Council
- Whittlesea City Council.
Electoral Commissioner, Warwick Gately AM, ad-
vised that the new Local Government Act 2020 will
govern how council electoral structures are decided
in the future.
“We would like to thank the people, organisations
and councils that contributed to these reviews by
promoting the review in their community, mak-
ing submissions or attending public hearings,” Mr
Gately added.
The Minister for Local Government will also decide
whether to accept the recommendations presented
in the VEC’s final reports provided to the Minister
prior to the cessation of the reviews, ahead of the
next general election in 2020.
The seven subdivision reviews simply correcting
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Win dedicated to family

The Bacchus Marsh Newsagency are once again
proving that “dreams can come true” with the
second big winner in six months claiming a first
prize at their outlet.
An anonymous Bacchus Marsh man purchased
the winning ticket from the local newsagency,
which was one of the seven division one winning
entries nationally in the Saturday April 4 draw.
Owner of the Bacchus Marsh Newsagency, Peter
Drever, said the division one win was one for the
entire community.
“[The win] will lift the spirits in the township
which has been hit hard by the current situation,”
Mr Drever said.
“Our customers are always so happy to share
the news of a division one win. It cements in their
mind that dreams do come true at our outlet,”
Mr Drever said. “This is the second division one
winning entry we’ve sold in less than six months,”
“We hope it brings hope to all of our lottery
players that they could be just one ticket away
from a life-changing win,” Mr Drever said.
The local man, and winner of $623,016.67, said
he had been using the same numbers for “about
18-years,” and that the win ultimately relates back
to luck.
“I have two tickets, one is made up of my entire
family’s birthdates, and then I have one which is
full of numbers chosen at random,
“It just goes to show that you need the right
numbers – it really is just the luck of the draw,”
the man said.
As well as winning the division one prize, he also
won division three 12 times and division four 15
times, taking his total winnings up to $623,776.92.
When asked what he was going to do with the
winnings, he explained that he “couldn’t wait to
buy a new home for his loved ones to enjoy.”
“We have always rented. This win will allow us
to finally stop renting and get a house of our own.
It will be for me and my family,” the man said. Peter Drever’s Bacchus Marsh Authorised Newsagency has sold a Division 1 first prize to a Bacchus Marsh man. Photo - submitted

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STAGE 3 RESTRICTIONS
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.

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Keeping communities connected
Local media is vital
to communities and
an essential service,
particularly in
this time of crisis.
- Catherine King MP
By Kate Taylor
The COVID-19 effect on local business-
es has been swift and without notice for
many.
The Moorabool News editor and own-
er Helen Tatchell said her business has
suffered however, remains confident
and committed to the community and,
is open for business.
“Our team are committed to keeping
this local newspaper on the kitchen
table. I believe it is paramount for com-
munity confidence and a commitment
to keep the community connected,” she
said.
With a recent announcement last week
by the Federal Government to release
$5-million from the $48-million Re-
gional and Small Publishers Innovation
Fund, Country Press Australia has –
with some reservations - welcomed the
release.
Bruce Ellen (President CPA) said they
have called on the Government to re-
lease all of the $48 million from the
fund and ensure it is only used as in-
tended, for small and regional publish-
ers of public interest journalism.
“The fund was established in 2017 as a
direct result of the large media compa-
nies lobbying the Federal Government
to make changes to Media Laws.
“Despite the Government claiming the
release of funds had been brought for-
ward, the vast majority of these funds
should have already been distributed
as part of the three-year funding agree-
ment to sustain small publishing com-
panies,” he said.
“We are concerned about the Minis-
ter’s statement that more organisations
will be eligible to apply. It is vital this
fund continues to be for small and re-
gional publishers and is not once again
handed to the large public company
media organisations who have scale
and diversity that small publishers do
not have.”
Ms Tatchell agrees however, said the
$5m is only a drop in the ocean and
must have a very strict criteria to apply.
“We must remember the federal gov-
ernment has already put in place finan-
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Moorabool News editor and owner, Helen Tatchell is calling for a strict criteria in
regard to the distribution of $5m of federal government funding.
cial support measures for journalists,
workers and employees who have lost
hours, or in fact their jobs.
“We cannot double-dip and I believe
the $5 million needs to have a very
strict process for those that are apply-
ing. It must go to small publishers that
are still open for business and commit-
ted to their communities.”
Ms Tatchell said News Limited have
closed 60 of their publications “at a
drop of the hat”.
“That is just an ad-hoc decision and
shows boardroom arrogance by the big
business media moguls. They have just
instantly disconnected their communi-
ties for the sake of a dollar.”
Mr Ellen said Country Press Australia
alone has 140 member newspapers who
have large overheads with printing and
distribution.
“The fund was largely established to
assist traditional small news media
businesses and the current allocation of
$5 million will not be enough to sustain
those members beyond a very short
timeframe.
“The Morrison Government needs to
release all the funds and maintain the
intentions of the fund for smaller inde-
pendent operators,” he said.
And how should the $5m funding be
spent?
Ms Tatchell said to create economic
confidence and build strength in busi-
ness, “we need to keep the cogs turning
in the employment wheel.”
“In my opinion the money would ben-
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efit the community if we could direct
it to the printer. We could then embark
on the commitment to full distribution
of over 12,000 free copies each week; in
turn this creates employment with the
printing-press people recovering more
hours and here in Moorabool, the dis-
tribution and walkers can keep circu-
lating and delivering each week.
“If the printing presses run dry you
will only find newspapers in the his-
torical archives at the State Library.”
Ms Tatchell explained how the COV-
ID-19 situation has affected the Moora-
bool centric publication.
“It is quite simple. We are a free weekly
newspaper that relies on the generous
support from businesses, paid advertis-
ing,” she said.
“I take this opportunity to graciously
thank the community and businesses
for the past, current and ongoing
support.
“If the local paper vanishes, not even
Mandrake the Magician could get it
back.”
Ms Tatchell said they are open for
business and her team are “working in-
credibly hard to keep our commitment
to the community”.
“Everyone needs to shop local, and
support all small businesses,” she said.
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POLLIE OPINIONS
Federal member for Ballarat Catherine King.
“This is another case of too little, too late from this
Government,” Ms King told the Moorabool News.
“Since it was announced back in 2017, Labor warned that
the Regional and Small Publisher’s Innovation Fund was
inadequate for addressing the challenges of the modern
media environment.
“The impact of COVID-19 compounds what was already
a challenging environment for the media. The Innovation
Fund isn’t a relief fund and the media have made it clear
that bringing $5 million forward from this Fund is wholly
inadequate.
“Labor has made written representations to the Deputy
Prime Minister requesting the needs of regional and
community media be considered as part of the allocation
of the $1bn fund for sectors, regions and communities,
announced as part of the Government’s Economic
Stimulus Package.
“Local media is vital to communities and an essential
service, particularly in this time of crisis.”
Member for Melton Steve McGhie
“I’m glad that the Federal Government has made this
investment, however it’s probably not enough to support
Regional publishers during this challenging time. In this
time of crisis it’s imperative that Regional newspapers
continue to inform and serve Regional Victorians. I would
hope that if resources are allocated to support regional
publishers then these are made available,” Mr McGhie
told the Moorabool News.
Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle
“Small local independent publishers are very important
to our community – particularly in regional areas. The
Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund is one
of many state and federal government supports available
for small business,” Ms Settle said, adding that future
government supports will also be announced soon.
Federal Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher MP
“Following extensive consultation, I have adjusted the
Fund so that money is available as quickly as possible
to help publishers keep journalists in jobs and local
communities informed during COVID-19.
“As we face these unprecedented challenges together,
the media’s role in producing quality news and providing
Australians with timely and accurate information is crucial.
This provides critical support at a time it’s needed most.”
Liberal Senator for Victoria Senator Henderson
“Media organisations, including those in regional Victoria,
are facing significant financial strain due to decreasing
advertising revenues.
“Moving this funding forward will help relieve the financial
pressure for publishers, particularly those in regional
areas, and assist them to continue their important work of
informing the public during this health crisis.”
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Werribee Gorge closes Lost and Found

Parks Victoria has closed an additional
five high-visitation sites on its estate
to help slow the spread of coronavirus
(COVID-19).
Werribee Gorge State Park was closed
by Parks Victoria as a measure to ensure
effective physical distancing and to
protect the health of staff and visitors.
Other Parks also closed last Friday 3
April were:
• You Yangs Regional Park
• Yan Yean Reservoir Park
• Sugarloaf Reservoir Park
• the Redwood Forest visitor site in the
Yarra Ranges National Park.
A spokesperson for Parks Victoria
said these locations are in addition Male Staffy cross, found in Maddingley.
to a number of already closed sites,
including: the Twelve Apostles Visitor
Centre and lookouts and the 1000
steps in the Dandenong Ranges, plus
all campgrounds, playgrounds, BBQ
facilities, water drinking fountains,
picnic shelters and tables, rotundas,
toilets and viewing platforms on Parks
Victoria-managed land.
“Other parks remain accessible
for exercise if physical distancing
requirements are strictly followed,” they
said.
Due to the rapidly changing nature
of the situation, Parks Victoria staff
will monitor visitation rates with the
possibility of further changes to park
closures, pending advice from health
Female black and white kitten, approx. 4-5 months old.
authorities. Found in Bacchus Marsh
Parks Victoria will continue to ensure
business continuity and supporting Further details on cats and dogs available for
urgent recovery efforts in bushfire adoption can be viewed on councils ‘Moorabool Pet
affected communities, firefighting of Adoption’ page on Facebook.
active fires and ongoing critical work to For more information contact Council Customer
protect our parks from pests, threats and Service on 5366 7100.
weeds. Source No. BR100609

Moorabool Shire Council

COUNCIL MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 6 May 2020, at
6.00pm, in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan.
BACCHUS MARSH AND BALLAN – OPEN SPACE AND SPORTS
FACILITY MASTER PLANNING CONSULTATION
There’s still time to let us know your thoughts on major sports facilities in the Shire!
Council is developing plans for five sporting sites in Moorabool, four in Bacchus Marsh
and one in Ballan – and we want your input.
Council is asking for community input at the start of planning so we can gain an
understanding of what the community wants our sporting areas to look like.
The five sites for consideration are:
1. Maddingley Park
2. Siberia (Maddingley Park)
3. Taverner Street - Vacant Land on adjacent to Siberia on corner of Fisken Street
4. Peppertree Park (including existing pool site)
5. Mill Park, Ballan
The project will involve:
• Development of masterplan options for consideration covering all sites.
• The masterplans will consider building locations, splashparks, playground infrastructure,
entrance treatments, access requirements, carparking, multipurpose use, landscaping,
active and passive recreation areas and services.
• An adopted masterplan for the Taverner St site that will include indoor sports stadium
(4 courts) as stage 1, and an aquatic centre as stage 2.
• Design of new splash parks in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan
Council is using Social Pinpoint as a way for the community to have a say online.
Residents can pinpoint on a map which project they want to comment on.All comments
will be collated to form a final set of masterplan options will be presented to Council
for endorsement allowing the projects to progress to the next phase of design.
To have your say, go to https://msc.mysocialpinpoint.com/open-space-sports-
facility-consultation

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Derek Madden
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Costly blockage
By Helen Tatchell
The message to “don’t clog the bog”
is failing to be adhered to.
With panic buying of toilet paper
and supermarket shelves empty,
people have turned to an alternative,
and a water authority is not happy.
Wester Water put out a community
announcement to only use toilet
paper and not flush paper towel,
baby wipes and facial tissues
however, it has been revealed to the
Moorabool News, people are now
‘clogging their bogs’ by using rags.
A spokesperson for Western Water
said rags are being flushed down
toilets, causing major issues.
“Network blockages and Sewer
pump station blockages at one site
has seen us have to replace two
pumps at a cost of $80,000.
“The network was so badly
damaged it need replacing,” he said.
A reminder to all toilet users to
remember the three (3) Ps – pee,
poo and (toilet) paper are only to be
flushed into the sewer system.
Despite this reminder and increased
advertising awareness, Paul Clark
(Western Water’s Acting Chief
Operating Officer) said there were
some people still flushing unsuitable
items down the loo.
“We’re grateful for the many
people who are doing the right
thing however, unfortunately there
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are still a few who are flushing the
wrong items.
“If you need to use something other
than toilet paper, then throw it in the
bin instead,” Mr Clark said.
Western Water is also appealing to
members of the community to share
the message amongst their networks
where possible, including their
parents and friends.
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“We are asking our customers, to
please think before you flush. It’s
vital for the liveability of our region,”
he said.
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Prosecuted for
illegal hunting
Parks Victoria is urging hunters to act responsibly following the
prosecution of two Melbourne men for illegal hunting in a state
park.
Parks Victoria and Victoria Police officers caught the two men in
the Mt Samaria State Park near Mansfield and charged them with
possessing and using firearms and, driving off-road.
The men were prosecuted last month in the Benalla Magistrates
Court.
One man was fined $750 and forfeited his firearm, firearms bag
and scope. His firearms licence was suspended. The other man was
fined $500, payable to the Victorian National Parks Association, and
was placed on a six-month good behaviour bond.
Martin Downs, Regional Enforcement Coordinator–Parks Victoria
said It’s up to hunters to know whether hunting is legal in the park
they are visiting.
“Only hunters with valid licences are permitted to carry and use
certain calibre firearms for the purpose of hunting game species
such as deer, duck and quail provided it is within designated areas
during the permitted period,” he said.
“All hunters and owners of firearms need to be aware of National
Park Regulations when intending to travel into or through national
parks with firearms.”
Parks Victoria, the Game Management Authority, the Department
of Environment, Land Water and Planning, and Victoria Police
conduct regular patrols in parks and forests to deter illegal activities.
Breaches of regulations can lead to court prosecution and severe
penalties.
Mr Downs said safety is paramount at Parks Victoria.
“In addition to following hunting regulations, we also ask visitors
to always follow safety protocols and signs, campfire and camping
regulations, and to stay within boundary fences.
“We also encourage visitors to avoid driving into remote areas at
dusk, night or dawn as this is when native wildlife is more active.”
For more information on legal hunting, call 13 1963 or visit https://
www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/huntingor www.gma.vic.gov.
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Letters to the Editor
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Dear Editor,
Proposed C91 Moorabool Shire.
Come ‘hell or highwater’ Moorabool must proceed with the
implementation of this Melbourne Water initiative.
The large advertisement in your paper (MN 7 April 2020)
states that due to COVID 19 “Previous Scheduled Community
meetings have been cancelled.”
Could Council please tell us what has changed?
Already Panel Hearing dates have been scheduled for
September and October.
Seems just a very opportunistic push to ram home this
Melbourne Water power grab to add yet another layer of
complexity to the existing planning controls already in place
in the Shire.
Does council really think that in the current community
constraints that to proceed with this regardless is either fair
or appropriate?
The lawyer who was going to write to council about this is in
self isolation and not available.
Having previously written to council about this I have hadno
reply. Does council really know what the circumstances of
all the people who may be affected by this amendment may
currently be?
Maybe Council could devote a similar amount of space in
your paper to explain why in all the prevailing circumstances
this is so important, right now.
Would traveling to council offices be considered safe or
necessary right now? Would the places to inspect documents
be considered a safe place to be?
Bill Wilson
Darley
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COVID-19 UPDATE
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Parliament to cease face-to-face contact,
including office visits, with constituents
until the Caronavirus pandemic subsides.
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to communication via phone and email
and we are still working to assist local
constituents.
Please do not hesitate to contact me
about any of your concerns.
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You may also Post messages on the Moorabool News Facebook page.
Dear Editor, ‘integrity’, we’ve been unable to get a clear explanation as to
Dot and I really appreciated getting our community news, why firearms ownership failed to meet the bank’s standards.
the Moorabool News publication, and reading those special Each bank told us there was no policy specific to delivering
words of encouragement from both you as Editor and David services to firearms-related businesses, however, the letters
our Mayor. It is only through difficult times like these that that have been sent seem to contradict that.
people realise what is really important, when one takes so
Our members deserve to know where their financial
much for granted.
institution sits on firearm ownership – something none of
This is merely a small letter to show our appreciation to both
the banks are being forthcoming about.
you and husband Cr Paul Tatchell for the tireless contribution
The banks’ actions are putting businesses at risk and adding
you have both put into our community over the years, to
make it what it is today. huge strain to people and small businesses at an already
difficult economic time.
Keep up the great work the two of you and take care, the
Law-abiding firearm owners are deemed fit and proper by
community needs you, and our local newspaper.
police and firearm businesses are regularly monitored to
Gary and Dorothy Shaw
ensure compliance. These people just want the big banks to
Ballan
give them a fair go.
So, I’m calling on our banks and financial institutions, if
you refuse to discriminate against law- abiding firearm
owners and legitimate businesses, please contact our office at
state_office@ssaavic.com.au
Our 40,000 Victorian members want to use the services
Dear Editor,
of businesses that support legal, safe and inclusive sports
Australia’s close to one million law-abiding firearm owners
shooting, pest control and conservation efforts.
generate $335 million for the economy annually and support
3300 jobs. Jack Wegman
Despite being vetted and deemed fit and proper by police, CEO
and participating in legal businesses, sports or pastimes, Sporting Shooters Assoc.
firearm owners are being left in the lurch when it comes to of Australia Victoria
banking simply because of the equipment they use.
Several NAB customers have been told they no longer meet
the bank’s ‘risk appetite due to being firearm businesses’ and
were given just 45 days to move their accounts to a different
institution. Commonwealth Bank, ANZ and Westpac have
denied service for the same reason.
Despite the big four banks’ core values all including
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Bail for accused aggressor Egg-cellent guess takes

By Caitlin Bewley
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)
The scene at the Bacchus Marsh
Magistrate’s court on Friday 3
April differed to any other week,
with a bail application being
heard via video link from three
different locations.
In the current COVID-19
circumstances, both Magistrate
Ron Saines and Prosecutor Senior
Constable Clint Prebble were
video streaming from the Ballarat
Magistrate’s court to hear the
accused’s bail application.
The accused, who the Moorabool
News have chosen not to name
to protect the victim’s identity,
appeared via video link, and the
accused’s lawyer was present in
court.
Magistrate Saines requested the
prosecution provide the court
with summaries before the man’s
bail was considered.
The prosecution said the accused
and his ex-partner were in an
argument on July 13, 2018, when
the accused allegedly became
aggressive.
“He hit her head on the door
frame and gave her a black eye,”
the prosecution said. Police later
attended the scene.
On August 16, 2018, the accused
allegedly became aggressive
towards the victim, “she
subsequently called Triple-000,
and he soon left the premises,”
the prosecution said.
“When the accused returned to
the scene later that day [August
16], he beat the victim, giving her
a blood nose and a black eye.”
Triple-000 was called by the
victim and an intervention
order was taken out against the
accused, issued in the Bacchus
Marsh Magistrate’s court on
September 11.
Police spotted the accused
driving a motor vehicle along
Gisborne road, Bacchus Marsh
on September 25, before being
intercepted.
Bacchus Marsh Police confirmed
the identity of the accused and
found his licence was cancelled,
the car was unregistered and
that he was in breach of an
intervention order.
The prosecution said that the
accused gave no reason as to why
he was in the car, saying that he
“wanted to get a coffee.”
“My client is suitable for the KISP
program,” the accused’s lawyer
told the court. “He is prepared
and willing to engage in that
program.
“In relation to COVID-19, the
conditions in custody weigh
heavily on any accused person.
“If he enters a guilty plea to these
charges, he wouldn’t receive
a term of imprisonment,” the
accused’s lawyer continued.
Magistrate Saines stood the
matter down to allow more time
to hear information on the case
as the video link time ran out. He
subsequently granted bail later
that day.
The conditions of the accused’s
bail were that he was to reside at
a Bacchus Marsh address, he was
not to leave Victoria, he was to
engage in the KISP program and
to not be in the presence of the
victim.
the chocolates
By Helen Tatchell
A simple guess has
turned into a win for one
local Springbank family.
Nicole Toohey chose
number 93 in a Moorabool
News Easter competition
and walked away with a
huge hamper of assorted
chocolates, much to
the delight of her four
children.
Over 560 people
submitted their guesses
on the Moorabool News
Facebook page and the
trick was to correctly
guess the number of
Easter eggs in the jar.
Whilst seven correct
guesses where received,
a ballot was held to
determine the winner.
An excited Ms Toohey
said 93 was just a number
that popped into her head.
“I saw the competition Nate and Nicole Toohey with their hamper of
on the Moorabool News Easter eggs from the Moorabool News
Facebook page and a few competition. Photo – Helen Tatchell
friends had also joined in,
so I thought why not have a go.”
Young nine-year old Nate Toohey gasped when he saw the hamper of Easter
goodies and said the win was “good”.
“The kids are pretty chuffed with ‘their’ score,” Ms Toohey said.
The Moorabool News would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone
who took the time to participate in their competition.
“Lives matter; and so do livelihoods – we are all in this together”
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To Our Valued Readers,
These are challenging times for our local community, as they are for all local communities around the world. Many of us are anxious, and unsure about many things, but one thing
we know for certain is that we need to work together as a community to overcome the challenges this global pandemic has created.
I take this opportunity as a locally owned and operated small business in Moorabool, to thank our advertisers for their support in the past, now and in the future.
Without advertisers spending locally – there would be no newspaper.
Without you the resident spending locally – there would be no businesses.
“Lives Matter; and so do Livelihoods – We are ALL in this together”
STAY INFORMED
For the last 15 odd years as the Moorabool News and since 1872 as the Ballan News, this publication has been the trusted source of local news, and we take our responsibility to
inform the local community very seriously. For the latest government advice regarding COVID-19, see www.health.gov.au, and please beware that ‘news’ on social media is not
regulated and many false and dangerous theories are being shared online.
ISOLATE AND AVOID INFECTION
The Coronavirus is first and foremost a health crisis and keeping our community safe and healthy, is the number one priority. Please follow the government protocols and do all
you can to avoid infection.
PLEASE BUY LOCAL
This health crisis has caused an economic crisis, and we need to do all we can as a community to save local jobs, and livelihoods in the long term. The best thing we can do (in
addition to staying well) is buying from local businesses whenever, and wherever possible. Buying locally has an amazingly positive multiplier effect on the local community
because your money keeps being reinvested by other local businesses and employees. This is critical to keeping locals in jobs.
A NOTE TO OUR ADVERTISERS
We understand these are very tough times for business – as we are also the feeling the impact. We are ready to assist you to change your advertising copy to keep the local
community updated about any changes to your business operation hours, safety protocols, new service delivery models, messages of thanks/ support or other important news.
We are developing attractive special offers for our loyal advertisers to assist through these tough times, and we look forward to working together to see this through. Our
readership will continue to be important, as people seek trusted news in a crisis.
THANKS TO OUR READERS & ADVERTISERS
We can’t thank you enough for your loyal support over that past 15 & 148-years, and we look forward to keeping you informed in the decades to come. Our Moorabool News
team are doing an outstanding job, in very tough conditions, and by picking up a paper or reading online, and advertising with us, you are helping to ensure we keep everyone
updated and informed. Thank you.
Finally, they say character is revealed in a crisis, and the local Moorabool community is once again rallying and showing great strength and resilience.
Kind regards,

Helen Tatchell
Owner/Editor
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Property
The
Moorabool
News

Request to delay new rental laws

GIL KING
CEO, REIV
The Real Estate Institute of
Victoria has called on the
Andrews Government to
push out the commence-
ment date of more than 130
rental law changes due to
commence on 1 July.
Victoria’s focus needs to be
solely on battling Corona-
virus and keeping jobs sus-
tainable, and now is not the
time to be introducing new
laws that will significantly
disrupt businesses.
The amendments to the
Residential Tenancies Act
1997 are due to commence on
1 July this year. The regula-
tions that underpin the new
laws and provide the detail
are not yet known and were
scheduled to be released in
mid-May.
Our concerns around the
1 July commencement date
has always been about the
short timeframe for training
our people. The lag time be-
tween knowing the details
and having to implement the
new laws was never going to
be enough; now it will be im-
possible to upskill them in
this environment of uncer-
tainty and constant change.
The REIV has written to
the Premier calling for these
changes to be put on hold
briefly while the State is bat-
tling the Covid-19 pandemic.
This suggestion is not lim-
ited to our sector, but also
extends to any impending
legislation that significantly
impacts on the way busi-
nesses operate across the en-
tire state. Many businesses
are struggling to survive
under these conditions, and
many are not able to cope.
The REIV is calling on the
Victorian Government to
take immediate steps to
push-out the commence-
ment dates for any such leg-
islation for at least a 6-month
period; in the case of the
Residential Tenancies Act to
1 January 2021 at the earliest.
While the support provided
to businesses is very much
appreciated, they need more
than just financial support
at this time and a 6-month
delay on these new laws is
consistent with the 6-month
moratorium on evictions.
The entire sector needs time
to adapt to these challenging
times. in a far better environment islation will only go to exac- ful environment.
This would allow busi- than exists now. erbate those circumstances.
As always, if a buyer or a
nesses and their regulator(s) VCAT, while still hearing To burden any business
to focus solely on getting critical matters in its Resi- with these substantial seller is looking for objective
through this crisis and ena- dential Tenancies List, will changes at the peak of the information on the market
ble a reasonable time to learn have a substantial backlog of Coronavirus crisis is unwise
and adopt new processes applications and hearings, and likely to cause addition- or an agency– they should
and procedures, hopefully and a transition to new leg- al stress in an already stress- visit reiv.com.au.

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Community
meetings go online
for fire season
inquiry
Victorians can now contribute their views
and experiences to the Inquiry into the 2019–
20 Victorian Fire Season by joining an online
meeting.
Victoria’s Inspector-General for Emergency
Management Tony Pearce is leading the
Inquiry, which is examining preparedness
for and response to the state’s fire season.
During this difficult time, community safety
and wellbeing is the Inspector-General’s top
priority.
Mr Pearce said by offering the online
meetings, Victorians can continue to share
their insights of the 2019–20 bushfire season
through their phone or computer.
“I held 15 community meetings in fire-
affected areas before coronavirus restrictions
came into effect,” Mr Pearce said
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with appreciation expressed that we are
progressing with the Inquiry and providing
an opportunity for community members to
tell their story.
“In challenging times such as this we need
to find different ways of working, and it’s
also important we can offer Victorians
affected by the bushfires ways to continue
participating in our activities and stay
connected,” Mr Pearce said.
In addition to joining an online meeting,
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sharing their views and experiences before,
during and after the bushfires through
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of Reference.
Submissions focusing on the Inquiry’s
Phase 1 - preparedness and response - can
be provided up to 17 April 2020 by:
- emailing a submission to igem@igem.
vic.gov.au
- mailing a written submission to:
Inspector-General for Emergency
Management
GPO Box 4356, Melbourne VIC 3000
Register for an online meeting or make an
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igem.vic.gov.au/fire-season-inquiry
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Justice for Wotdidusaaay

By Michael Howard

There was a big dollop of joy

for Charlie Mizzi at Tabcorp
Park Melton on Saturday
night when his promising
three-year-old kept a cool
head and claimed a big scalp.
Wotdidusaaay, now a win-
ner of six of his 18 starts,
capped Saturday night’s
racing with victory in the
Allied Express Pace, bring- Lance Justice and Wotdidusaaay salute in the Allied Express
ing great delight to his Sun- Pace for owner-trainer-breeder Charlie Mizzi.
shine-based trainer-breeder, Picture: Stuart McCormick
who also co-owns the geld-
ing with Kurunjung’s Char- it was a bit of a game plan, I guy,” Justice said. “One
maine, Jay and five-year-old thought if I don’t bustle him thing about him, he’s really
Addyson Briggs. early, I’ve got barrier one, I loyal. He tries really hard. I
“He’s getting better all the am going to be behind the can’t say enough about the
time,” Mizzi said. “Getting leader,” Justice said. “Worst guy – he’s just a really kind-
stronger, bit of a smarty case scenario I run second, hearted person.”
pants, he tries you out. Lance but with a good trip I was The Stewart camp wasn’t
(Justice) has done a nice job confident he could win.” without joy, with new ad-
with him.” Crucially, the leader con- dition Egodan winning the
Nicholas Pantzidis with his Ballarat Cricket Association award.
Mizzi trains a team of five tinued to pull in the run, TAB Multiplier Pace ahead
Photo courtesy The Ballarat Courier www.thecourier.com.au
getting little respite as his of stablemate Major Times.

Senior junior enjoys cricket

from Justice’s Melton prop-
erty, with Justice not only 29.5-second first quarter Having been first up in three
his race-night reinsman but would see him pulse at the months, Saturday was the
helpful in the day-to-day front of affairs. Conversely much-travelled Egodan’s

‘with his mates’

training. Wotdidusaaay, who had 100th start and he made
Saturday’s night’s $8000 raced keenly at a recent start, it count, hitting the line
showdown pitted Wotdi- was in cruise control on Sat- strongly for reinsman Greg
By Caitlin Bewley Association’s (BCA) Junior Champion Player. dusaaay against last start urday night. Sugars in the night’s $12,000
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) winner Error, for Bacchus “That was why he went so open class feature.
Chicka was also awarded BCAs senior
Marsh’s Jodi Quinlan, much better,” Justice said. The victory was one of the
highest individual batting score of 267 runs
A 17-year-old has won multiple awards and short-priced favourite “He raced here a couple of two for the night for Sugars,
in a game and the BCA Champion Player on Abouttime for the all-pow- weeks back in a really good who also saluted on Little
in his first season as a senior cricketer,
1109 points. erful Emma Stewart stable. three-year-old race, he ran Peanut in the Garrards Pace,
humbly telling The Moorabool News the
The young cricket star finished the season The latter had received fourth in the race but he when Myrniong’s Larajay
achievements he received weren’t his pulled really hard all the Farm stable, owned by Sug-
with 844 runs and an average of 140.67, nine plenty of support in the lead
favourite part of the game. up, with the lightly-raced way behind them. ars and his wife trainer Jess
wickets with an average per wicket of 21.56
Nicholas ‘Chicka’ Pantzidis from the Elaine Art Major gelding having “Tonight, as soon as the first Tubbs, filled the first three
runs and 13 dismissals with the gloves. quarter came up in under placings. Little Peanut won
Cricket Club (ECC) moved up to the senior won both his previous starts
squad from the under 17s just to “see how “Back in year five I actually hated cricket,” this campaign, including a 30, Greg kept slipping away from Cocosfella and Huli
Chicka said. “It wasn’t until someone started romping 75-metre victory at from the field all the time Nien and Sugars said post-
[he’d] go.”
a team and asked me to play that I took it Shepparton. and I kept thinking it won’t race the five-year-old winner
But moving up to the senior ranks was run up the straight.” should only get better for the
seriously.” And all initially looked to go
followed by multiple achievements, most As they approached the run.
to plan for Abouttime, with
of which Chicka said didn’t faze him, that When asked what advice he would give to final turn, Wotdidusaaay ad- Matching Sugars’ driving
reinsman Greg Sugars easily
wasn’t why he played the game. young, aspiring cricketers, Chicka said that sliding to the front of affairs vanced around Abouttime, double was Ryan Duffy,
“I just enjoy playing cricket with my mates,” the older people at local clubs may know in a moderate 47.3-second making short work of the whose magic Melton form
Chicka said. “Winning a premiership is more than you think. lead time, but things were leader, with Error running continued when he steered
always the goal.” “The best thing [to do] is learn from people also going to script for the into second. It was great re- trotters Scruffy Doolan
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The 17-year-old took on the role of captain in the senior ranks, and to take their advice,
Justice. was only too happy to de- and prodigiously talented
mid-season and lead the team all the way because they actually know what they’re “The reason I didn’t come liver it Always Ready (trained by
to finals, winning the Ballarat Cricket talking about,” Chicka said. out of the gate was because “(Charlie’s) a really good Anton Golino) to victories.

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bottle gas, many cupboards,
double wardrobe. Priced to sell
$8,900. Ph 0417 505 732.
Registered, rewired with
EQUIPMENT SALE
Electro mechanical
Advertise your
Car / Boat /
new LED tail & side lights;
replaced wheel bearings, swing arm gate opener
brake slave and master (Beninca model DU.3524).
2013 FORD MONDEO
cylinders, good tyres, no rust
in chassis, 10-years shedded, Flex tool vibrating plate Float / Tractor
Zetec Tdci Diesel (Reg 1GT5QK)
Reliable fuel efficient (6lt/100km).
good solid floor and tailgate.
A very reasonably priced
compactor (Model CP80).
Stihl brushcutter (F5.85R).
Motorcycle /
Caravan for
SOLD SOLD SOLD
2 owners. Ford/RACV service horse float for someone with
history. Immaculate. Freeway/
countryside mileage (226k).
a budget or a beginner. All very good condition
Everything works. Towbar.
Garaged. $7,200 - 0406 992157
Priced to Sell - $4500 ono
Ph 0408 673 778 (Ballan).
Phone 5368 2339 after 6pm 3 months $55
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CANCER—June 22-July 22
Your memory plays games and money is likely involved.
Request receipts and check guarantees. An issue you have

Stars & Puzzles

been dodging has to be faced by the weekend.
LEO—July 23-August 22
Most of the week’s fun happens inside the home. A loved
one’s reputation is enhanced on the weekend. If planning
a proposal of any sort, spend extra time on the first draft.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
If planning a trip, be more than careful in selecting fel-
low travellers. Small risks pay off, especially when it
QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★ ✯✯✯✯✯✯
comes to going out on a limb for a loved one. Don’t let
others try to organize you.
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
Someone is pulling the strings for you behind the scenes.
★★★★★★★★ A dreamed-for opportunity may be imminent. This is the
time to catch up on miscellaneous health needs and clear
up a domestic misunderstanding.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
ARIES—March 21-April 20
You win points on Thursday and Friday by knowing a
Matters blocked recently begin to move again. At the little about a lot, but after the weekend the accent is on
same time, you are in a mood to mingle, but you may specialization. This a bad time for showdowns and a good
have to decline social invitations. This an excellent week week for patch-ups.
to make overdue resolutions.
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
TAURUS—April 21-May 22
Your personal magnetism is strengthened but your intui-
Speak out if you doubt a partner’s or colleagues judge- tion is weaker than you believe. Speak your mind, but
ment. Travel is favoured on the weekend. Be kind to your only to the right party. A conservative friend becomes
digestive system and avoid too much sugar or spicy foods surprisingly broadminded.
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Explain any difficult situation before you really become Patience is your byword, particularly if you are waiting
embroiled. Friends may seem argumentative, but your for a friend to make a long lasting commitment. For trav-
family can be highly supportive. Your intuitive strengths ellers and hosts alike, a contingency plan is wise this
week.
will be noticeable nearer the end of the week.
CANCER—June 22-July 22 AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
NO. 9145 Your memory plays games and money is likely involved. Play up action, play down chatter. A minor financial set-
ACROSS DOWN Request receipts and check guarantees. An issue you have back is offset by a major romantic gain. Put your crea-
been dodging has to be faced by the weekend. tive talent to work. Enjoy a show with a loved one, pen a
7. Finally (2,10) 1. Cheeky (8) sonnet or paint a portrait.
8. Ruminate (6) 2. String (4)
9. Alter (6) 3. Red (7) LEO—July 23-August 22 PISCES—February 20-March 20
10. Skin (7) 4. Language (5) Most of the week’s fun happens inside the home. A loved You are a little too cautious this week and you could miss
12. Juncture (5) 5. Calamity (8) one’s reputation is enhanced on the weekend. If planning out on an exciting social opportunity. A family member
15. Yet (5) 6. Drawback (4) a proposal of any sort, spend extra time on the first draft. is surprisingly helpful - and not a string attached.
16. Bird (7) 11. Bear (8)
VIRGO—August 23-September 22 BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
18. Ghost (6) 13. Beetle (4-4) You are a born leader, lucky in money matters, fierce
20. Cast (6) 14. Seen (7) If planning a trip, be more than careful in selecting fel- when you don’t get your own way and gently when there’s
22. Go-between (12) 17. Begin (5) low travellers. Small risks pay off, especially when it no other means of securing what you want. Long range
19. Bucket (4) comes to going out on a limb for a loved one. Don’t let goals are favoured over short term plans. An educational
21. Destroy (4) others try to organize you. accomplishment could lead to a financial breakthrough.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22

ACROSS Someone is pulling the strings for you behind the scenes.
A dreamed-for opportunity may be imminent. This is the

7. Where, eventually, the driver must take a rest (2,3,4,3).
8. Rifle that killed the rabbit? (6). 9. Think you count (6).
10. Is used as a support, so don’t make the inside hol-
low (5,2). 12. A second item of news (5). 15. Lose con-
centration though getting the general meaning (5). 16.
What the embezzler did in the prison orchestra? (7). 18.
Accuse the protege (6). 20. Is found, as it happens (6).
22. Unpopular, in turn (5,3,4).
DOWN
1. He’s found up a tree (8). 2. A cleaner drink (4). 3.
Soldiers entering into the project also (7). 4. Take drugs
and drink (5). 5. Wasn’t a fast runner, but by a ruse got
in front (8). 6. Bound out from the middle when you open
(4). 11. As a cricket shot, it’s rotten golf shot! (3,5). 13.
One quarter the listeners are farm workers (8). 14. Ne-
glect to stand by your man (7). 17. Intended, myself, to
get a tan somehow (5). 19. The boy, embrace with love
(4). 21. With less than a dollar, back from a foreign coun-
try (4).
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9144
14, Timo-thy. 17, Me-ant. 19, Hug-o. 21, (k)Cub-a (rev.).
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Trick-led. 6, (Bo)Un-do(ut). 11, Off drive. 13, S-hearers.
Down - 1, Ancestor. 2, Char. 3, Pla-too-n. 4, Snort. 5,
Across - 6, Frankfurter. 7, Trip. 8, Trembled. 9, Relish.
20, Occurs. 22, Given the bird.
10, Nimble. 12, Object. 15, Strain. 17, Baccarat. 19, Spar.
o-od on. 12, Flash. 15, Drift. 16, Fiddled. 18, Charge.
20, Considerate.
Across - 7, In the long run. 8, Ferret. 9, Reckon. 10, St-
Down - 1, Sapphire. 2, Sketch. 3, Tureen. 4, Stab. 5,
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Ordeal. 6, Force. 11, Marksman. 13, Blanch. 14, Turnip.
15, Sitter. 16, Inane. 18, Cent.
ted. 17, Start. 19, Pail. 21, Ruin.
aster. 6, Snag. 11, Tolerate. 13, Glow-worm. 14, Spot-
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, Insolent. 2, Cord. 3, Scarlet. 4, Dutch. 5, Dis-
Across - 6, Germ warfare. 7, Does. 8, Ma-de su-re. 9,
Thrown. 22, Intermediary.
P-L-aits. 10, Re-side. 12, As-pens. 15, S-addle. 17, Finds
Leather. 12, Stage. 15, Still. 16, Sparrow. 18, Spirit. 20,
out. 19, Trap (rev.). 20, Great effort.
Across - 7, In conclusion. 8, Ponder. 9, Change. 10,
Down - 1, Presti-ge. 2, Swamps. 3, Tra-der (rev.). 4,
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Pass. 5, Re-are-d. 6, Grow-L. 11, S-edition. 13, Swings.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9145
14, Shoots. 15, Set off. 16, Lean-t. 18, Deed (rev.).
SUDOKU
time to catch up on miscellaneous health needs and clear
up a domestic misunderstanding.
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
NUMBER GAME
You win points on Thursday and Friday by knowing a
little about a lot, but after the weekend the accent is on
specialization. This a bad time for showdowns and a good
week forANSWER
patch-ups. BELOW
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Your personal magnetism is strengthened but your intui-
tion is weaker than you believe. Speak your mind, but
only to the right party. A conservative friend becomes
surprisingly broadminded.
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Patience is your byword, particularly if you are waiting
for a friend to make a long lasting commitment. For trav-
ellers and hosts alike, a contingency plan is wise this
week.
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
Play up action, play down chatter. A minor financial set-
back is offset by a major romantic gain. Put your crea-
tive talent to work. Enjoy a show with a loved one, pen a
sonnet or paint a portrait.
PISCES—February 20-March 20
You are a little too cautious this week and you could miss
out on an exciting social opportunity. A family member
is surprisingly helpful - and not a string attached.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are a born leader, lucky in money matters, fierce
when you don’t get your own way and gently when there’s
no other means of securing what you want. Long range
goals are favoured over short term plans. An educational
accomplishment could lead to a financial breakthrough.
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BACCHUS
MARSH

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS

ABOUT STOCK SHORTAGES
To all our valued customers,
We are working as hard as possible to bring you and your family the food and essentials
you need.
We are family a owned business and understand the stress and anxiety the current
environment has brought to all Australian households. Please be courteous and patient
with the many team members working as hard as possible to bring you what you need.
We want you to assure you that every store, in every community, in every town, is
committed to getting you the products you need as fast as possible, but there are going
to be shortages.
Please, stick to any product limits we have initiated. Look after yourselves, and each
other, and please be patient as we work towards bringing you the best outcome
possible. Thank you for your understanding.

ABOUT OUR CATALOGUES

We understand our customers use the FoodWorks catalogues to plan a weekly shop.
With the unprecedented demand for products, and shortage of supply, we have seen
customers being disappointed when an advertised line is not available in their local store.
While we will continue to run our usual weekly promotions instore, we have decided to
stop all catalogues until we can be sure all advertised products will be available to you.
We are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. Please, stay Local and
continue to shop at your local FoodWorks.

PROUDLY LOCAL

FOODWORKS BACCHUS MARSH

1-9 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh
Phone: 5367 3388
Limit rights reserved. Persons under the age of 18 will not be served alcohol or tobacco. FoodWorks Bacchus Marsh supports the responsible service and consumption of alcohol.