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By Kate Taylor Young boys and girls from around Moorabool have picked up their school bags, hats and lunch boxes for the rst time and headed to prep. St Brigids had 19 preps starting this year, Ballan PS had 25 condent preps start after a successful transitional program from the kindergarten, while Mt Egerton had one new prep settling in well right away. Bacchus Marsh Grammar welcomed 104 new preps, Bacchus Marsh Primary School had 140 starting this year and Darley Primary School had 82 preps start the year without a hitch. Balliang East had three new preps settle in well, as did St Brendans, while Bungaree also had three preps minus one very disappointed one on Monday. We had one prep who was sick and couldnt come to school today, and was pretty disappointed about it, Principal Calvin Tromp said. Coimadai had ve preps start the year beautifully, while Gordon had 11 new smiling preps on their rst day. Myrniong Primary School has a nice group of 23 new preps start, while Pentland Primary School had 31 new preps enjoy a drama-free start to their school life. St Bernards has seen an inux of 41 new preps starting the year, while six new preps had a good start to the year at St Marys Clarkes Hill, and two new preps settled in at St Michaels Gordon
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FAMILY AFFAIR - Mum and Dad, John and Maggie Sheehan, took all their children to school last Friday with Will (front) starting in Prep and big sisters Ceilidh and Reagan progressing to Grade 4 and Grade 2 at St Brigids PS in Ballan. Photo Helen Tatchell
In total, over 500 new preps have started their education in Moorabool.
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Ronald Van Dorp leaves the Ballarat Magistrates Court last Thursday after his case was adjourned until 13 March. Photo Helen Tatchell By Jessica Howard A 52-year-old Darley man facing 57 charges including alleged rape and indecent assault appeared in Ballarat Magistrates Court last Thursday morning. The accused, Ronald Van Dorp, is a local business owner of The Vitality Centre, a privately owned massage business, and is now alleged to have sexually assaulted up to 26 different clients. Mr Van Dorp previously appeared in Bacchus Marsh Magistrates Court on November 1 after he allegedly assaulted two women, one aged 21 and the other 25-years-old (as reported in The Moorabool News, Nov 4). Magistrate Cynthia Toose said the case was a complicated and intensive matter and agreed to adjourn Mr Van Dorps case until March 13 for a further committal hearing.
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By Jane Gardner If you like beautiful gardens and you like supporting local causes, then next weekend is for you! Two local gardens will be open to the public, one in Millbrook and one in Bungaree. The Millbrook garden, AMLEE, features roses, lavender, ornamental pears, hedges and broad sweeping lawns. The garden is also complimented by a large veggie garden and berry enclosure and a paved courtyard with a water feature. The Bungaree garden offers a more contemporary feel, with artistic sculptures sharing the space with the hydrangeas and the roses. In both instances, the $7 entry fee will be going towards two great causes. The Weigall family in Millbrook will be using the funds to purchase a lap top for the Hobson Nursing Home in Ballarat so residents can view family photos and emails. AMLEE owner, Andrea Weigalls grandmother lives at the nursing home and turns 107 in February! The Frawley family in Bungaree will share their proceeds with the newly renovated Bungaree Recreation Reserve where locals have worked long and hard to create a space that supports and connects their community. If you visit these two beautiful gardens on the weekend, you might also like to sit for a while under the shade of the large Desert Ash which dominates the front lawn at AMLEE. You can purchase a tea or coffee, thanks to the Bungaree Store, and maybe a scone or two from the cake stall run by Gordon Primary School. Its a community effort all round! AMLEE is at 2054 Old Melbourne Rd, Millbrook and the Frawley Garden at 132 Reidys Rd, Bungaree. Both gardens are open this weekend from 10am 4.30pm. For more information visit www.opengarden.org.au
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however Moorabool Shire Council Mayor Paul Tatchell said more time to assess the changes is needed. Its an incredibly complex document; we have very little time to put a submission in, and its a very complicated issue with all sorts of ramications. Mayor Tatchell said he would have liked to have seen more consultation and more time. I think its pretty ordinary to give us something like this in such a short space of time - the original draft is over 600 pages. Theres a lot of things that need to be teased out of it and discussed. Councillors Tom Sullivan and Pat Toohey both attended a panel held last week to discuss the proposed changes, and Moorabool councillors will now meet to discuss the submission that will be put forward on behalf of council. For more information about making a submission turn to page 9.
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The State Government has released a draft water bill and residents have until Friday 14 February to put forward their submissions. The new bill proposes to combine two existing acts that govern the management and use of water into one streamlined water act
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Time for a motion on toilets

By Kate Taylor East Ward Councillor David Edwards is pushing to get the ball rolling on a long overdue project to have public toilets built in Bacchus Marshs Rupert Moon Reserve. The project has languished on councils Capital Improvements list for a number of nancial years but, as Cr Edwards explains, has not yet even been costed prompting him to put a motion before the next meeting of council. The main point to the proposed motion is to get this project developed which includes type, size, and costings etc - this then enables council to seek funding when the opportunities arise, he said. The basic intent of the motion is to identify the need to start the project, identify the concerns such as sewerage and potable water then develop a solution that is costed. Cr Edwards said there are a number of reasons why the toilets project has not yet started mostly due to uncertainty around the Eastern interchange potentially being built through the reserve but said he is pushing for the project to start now because otherwise it could still be years away. The question we need to ask for timing of the project is how long do we wait for VicRoads to make a decision on the Eastern interchange. I believe there is a number of months work in just planning the project and hopefully the decision on the Eastern interchange will be made in this time.
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Community Services in Moorabool Shire Council this week focusing on dementia
Supporting people living with dementia and their carers:
Djerriwarrh Health Services and Aged and Disability Services has recently received funding to run a Coffee and Conversation Support Group for people with dementia and their carers. This Support Group is an opportunity to receive information about dementia and local services available to support you in the community. It is also a time to meet with and share experiences with other people in a similar situation to you whilst enjoying some refreshments.
The Coffee and Conversation Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month at the Quamby Rooms, Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh 10.30am12.30pm. No booking is required. Monday 10th February Dementia and the brain. Alzheimers Australia. Monday 10th March Going into hospital or respite preparing staff to care for your loved one. Dementia Support Nurse, Djerriwarrh Health Services. Monday 14th April Grief and Loss. Social Worker, Djerriwarrh Health Services.
In addition to the Support Group, the Dementia Support Nurse, at Djerriwarrh Health Services, can visit you in your own home. The Nurse will support you and your family as you travel along this journey. Please contact Caroline Gibson, the Dementia Support Nurse on 5367 9676 for further information on both home visits and the Support Group. Expressions of interest for a cafe styled support group for HACC clients and their carers in Ballan please call Aged and Disability Services on 5366 7100.
East Moorabool Councillor David Edwards wants to begin the process of having toilets to be placed within the Rupert Vance Moon Reserve, a popular place for walkers, athletes and dogs. Photo Helen Tatchell Cr. Edwards said the project is important to the town. The reserve has become one of the most used passive recreation facilities in Moorabool with people walking dogs, riding bikes and using the picnic facilities. The car park is often full with bins overowing with rubbish, yet there are no toilets. I drive past the reserve most days on my way to work and there are people there at six oclock in the morning through to 9 oclock at night- this is a project that needs expediting and there is an everincreasing voice within the community to do so. The motion will go before the Wednesday 5 February meeting of council.
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Aged and Disability Services operates a Dementia Day Program every Tuesday from the Quamby Rooms, in Bacchus Marsh. This group is small intimate group who are in a safe environment where they are able to participate in Staff from the program Denise activities, games, Blyth and Lorraine Pilakis. assist in the preparation of their meals and snacks. If you need information, support or practical assistance such as respite please call Aged and Disability Services on 5366 7100.
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By Jessica Howard A new mobile phone application has been launched by the Environment Protection Authority to make it easy to report littering from wherever you are across the State. Acting CEO Katrina McKenzie said through the application, EPA is targeting litter on all fronts, including educating Victorians on the impact litter has on land and water. We need more Victorians to become litter reporters and its now more convenient with our new mobile EPA Report Litter app, Ms McKenzie said. When you see litter being thrown from a vehicle or dropped by a driver or passenger you can report using this new app. Approximately 14,560 tonnes of litter is generated across the state every year almost three kilograms of litter for every Victorian. EPA has the power to issue an infringement or ne to the owner of the registered vehicle if they are seen throwing litter out of a vehicle. The details of each report are veried against the VicRoads database, if the details match, an infringement is issued. Litter is one of this states most unnecessary burdens, with a clean-up bill of $78
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Council program is award nalist

By Jessica Howard A Moorabool Sire Council early intervention program, known as The Emotional Wellbeing Group, has been named as a nalist in the 2014 LGPro Awards for Excellence in the Service Delivery category. The group, which supports mothers who are experiencing post-natal depression or anxiety, provides opportunities for women to share experiences about the impact of mental illness in their lives. The Emotional Wellbeing group uses art therapy as a tool to engage women in self-exploration and group discussion. The activities selected are chosen to express a range of ideas and emotions through art and are facilitated by a Maternal and Child Health Nurse and a Family Support Ofcer. The program aims to encourage women to become more empowered to talk more openly with
A piece of artwork made during the program. friends and family. Council CEO Rob Croxford said he was pleased to see the program recognised by LGPro (Local Government Professionals). I would like to commend all our Early Years Staff who are involved in this program. They denitely deserve to be nominated for an award for the difference this program has made to the lives of the women who have accessed it, Mr Croxford said. The LGPro Awards for Excellence promote and celebrate the outstanding work being undertaken and delivered by individuals and teams working in Local Government in Victoria. Winners will be announced at the 2014 LGPro Annual Conference Dinner to be held on Thursday 13 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
million every year. It cannot be xed without the help of all Victorians, and it is now even easier to report litterers. Miss McKenzie said. The app is free of charge and is now available on iTunes and PlayStore.
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By Jessica Howard The Ballan Library has revealed a wealth of talent and resources in the Moorabool Shire recently thanks to the new initiative, The Writers Craft. The workshop, in partnership with the Moorabool Shire Library Services, aims to connect people in the region who are passionate about writing. In recent sessions, participants were treated to performances and reading workshops, along with the opportunity to enjoy leisurely walks and discuss new ways of writing. Discovered among the local budding writers were historians, researchers, poets, screenwriters and biographers. The workshops provide an opportunity to discuss the art and process of writing, enjoy the companionship of other writers and exchange useful tips for getting published, says local poet Jennie Fraine. To celebrate the writing community in the Moorabool Shire, and to discuss how local writers might connect in the future, there will be a Reading and Talking about Writing event at the Expressions of Love caf in Inglis Street, Ballan on Sunday 9th of February at 1-4pm. This event is free, and afternoon tea is provided. For more details contact Natalie or Dale (at the library) on 5367 2533.
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With Victoria gripped by recent heatwaves, Moorabool residents are being urged to stay safe by following some basic sun protection tips. With extreme weather comes risk, and were reminding people to stay vigilant when it comes to sun protection, pool safety, and bushre preparedness, said Dr Bronwyn Evans, Chief Executive Ofcer, Standards Australia. Skin protection: Make sure sunscreen is up-todate and reects the latest Australian Standard (AS/ NZS 2604) requirements for SPF 50+ protection. Eye protection: Ensure your sunglasses meet with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS 1067) for maxmimum assurance. Swimming pool safety: Check the safety of fencing and gating. Australian Standards (AS 1926.2 and AS 2818) outline rigorous requirements. Bushre preparedness: With every summer comes bushre season. There are two fundamental Australian Standards (AS 3959 and HB 330) dealing with bushre prone areas. They cover the construction of buildings in bushre prone areas, as well as defence measures including re protection, evacuation plans, and stayor-go defendable spaces. Consult your local re authority when deciding upon appropriate action and responses. In Australia its important we respect our extreme weather environment, and this means taking some extra precautions to ensure consumers and the community stay safe, said Dr Evans.
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Genevieve Messenger from Blackwood facilitated a session on script writing for the Writers Craft last October. Photo - submitted
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Ballan Tanker waiting at the Stawell Speedway for the fire to come out of the bush.
Travelling to fight fires

sent to the Brimpaen sector just South of Laharum where there was potential for the re to move further out into farmland. Strike Team 1500 was a composite team of tankers from District 15; Ballan, Creswick, Napoleons/ Eneld, Smythesdale, Bacchus Marsh and the Grenville Group forward control vehicle. The tanker was crewed by members from all of the Ballan Group of Fire Brigades, not just Ballan, and operated 24 hours a day. Crews were transported in buses to their staging areas which were set up at recreation reserves and out in the eld close to the reground. Getting home in the bus was sometimes a long trip, with all of the road closures adding hours to the journey. The crews performed many roles including asset protection, establishing containment lines, grader/ dozer protection, re edge attack, and blacking out. Not only were they at the 52,000 hectare Grampians re but also at a separate re in the Black Ranges just South of Stawell patrolling active re edges and protecting many assets, including the infrastructure at the Stawell Speedway as the re came out of the bush. But upon leaving the Grampians complex of res, the crew found
Smythesdale Tanker and the fire breaking out of the bush. Photos Chris Thom
By Kate Taylor Fire brigade members from Moorabool helped battle a re that raged in the Grampians last month. The Ballan Brigade tanker was deployed to the res on Friday 17 January and returned a week later. Ballan Brigade member Chris Thom said it was deployed as part of Strike Team 1500, originally
its job was not yet done. As the tanker was being cleaned on the 24th, when it returned to Ballan, crews were called to a grass re at Fiskville that was caused by a fuse blowing on a power pole. This re was attended by two tankers from Ballan and two tankers from Mt Wallace. It was quickly brought under control and burnt about a quarter of a hectare, he said.
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Action to begin on rabbits

By Jessica Howard The Moorabool Landcare Network has received $19,400 in funding which will be used by the group to demonstrate the best practices in rabbit control in a community setting. The Landcare Network says the project will enable a group of neighbouring landowners to carry out a program to bait rabbits, followed by harbour removal, follow up monitoring and other control works. President of the Landcare Network, Anthony Dufty said rabbit control was most effective when neighbours acted together to control rabbits. Failure to coordinate actions means re-invasion from neighbouring properties, Mr Dufty said. The wider Bacchus Marsh area is identied as a hot spot for rabbits and vigilance is needed to protect assets from this pest animal. Controlling rabbits will also help to control serious weeds such as Serrated Tussock and African Boxthorn by minimising bare ground in early autumn. The Network is seeking neighbourhoods for the demonstration project and local Landcare Groups are contacting potential landholders to participate in the project. The Network has established a Rabbit Action Group to oversee the project, which will include a eld day and the publication of a guide to control of rabbits in the Moorabool Shire, Mr Dufty said. Funding for the project was provided by the State Government as part of the Victorian Landcare Grants delivered by the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authoritys Community Grants program.
Dedicated to protecting the community

By Jessica Howard A man who has dedicated over ve decades of service to the Blackwood Fire Brigade says it is a great honour to have watched the brigade grow through the help of the community. 86-year-old George Stockdale joined the Blackwood Fire Brigade 56 years ago and says he has really watched the brigade grow from absolutely nothing. I remember when the team was the only brigade in the area and you had to pay to become a member, Mr Stockdale said. Every aspect of it has changed. When Mr Stockdale signed up as a member in 1958, the brigade was not afliated with the CFA; however as the committee began to grow they started to raise some money in the hope to receive some new equipment. After raising close to 4,500 pounds they were provided with a jeep, and later a shed which the community all came together to help make. We are only a small community and a town that is not out in the open, we are in the middle of the forestry. But there is a lot of self satisfaction to see the brigade grow, Mr Stockdale said. As the 1983 Ash Wednesday Fires approached, the Blackwood brigade along with the help of the community began a six-month fundraising effort resulting in over $40,000 - with the help of the CFA, they then bought a brand new tanker. But then of course we had to buy a bigger shed, didnt we? Mr Stockdale laughed. The equipment we as a re brigade need is endless, however the community and the CFA have always supported us. A lot of stuff has to be bought in by donations, and we have never had any issues in collecting enough money from our surrounding support system. Although Mr Stockdale has stopped going out on calls with the brigade, he says he will keep an interest in it forever. Its been like climbing a steep mountain and eventually we have arrived at the top, he said. I feel like I have an investment in it. Ive seen it grow up and seen the huge difference both the members of the brigade and the community have made and that is an achievement. Mr Stockdale is a life member of the brigade and attended the ofcial opening of the new Blackwood Fire Station and Community Fire Refuge on January 19.
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Blackwood resident George Stockdale has been a member of the local brigade for 56 years. Photo Helen Tatchell
Moorabool Shire Council

NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL The next Ordinary Meeting of the Moorabool Shire Council will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 5 February commencing at 5.00pm at the Council Chambers, Ballan. Members of the public are most welcome. RATE PAYMENTS Ratepayers, who have not elected to pay by instalments, are reminded that payment of rates in full must be received by 5.00pm on 17 February, 2014. Penalty Interest will be incurred on any accounts not paid in accordance with the rate payment due dates. Interest will accrue at 10.5% per annum. Interest will calculate on and from the date on which each instalment would have been due, as if the account was an instalment account. Rate Payments can be made in Person at any Australia Post Outlet, by phone 13 18 16 or go to www.postbillpay.com.au; via Bpay; posting a cheque or money order to PO Box 18, Ballan,Vic, 3342; or in person at Councils Customer Service centres in Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Darley. Those who have elected to pay by instalments are advised that the third instalment is due for payment on or before 28 February 2014 and the final instalment is due for payment on or before 2 June 2014. Instalment reminder notices will be forwarded at least 14 days prior to these dates. Clean Up Australia Day 2014 Moorabool Shire Council is pleased to be involved in Clean Up Australia Day in 2014 and is seeking registrations from individuals, community groups, businesses and schools to help supervise the clean up. Community members will be required to coordinate the clean up sites on the day by organising volunteers and ensuring the day runs smoothly. Along with site leaders, Moorabool Shire Council urges every member of our community to register as a volunteer. Clean Up Australia Day is Australias largest community-based environmental event. Start by selecting the event in which you wish to participate: Clean Up Australia Day Sunday, 2 March 2014 Business Clean Up Day Tuesday, 25 February 2014 Schools Clean Up Day Friday, 28 February 2014 All site supervisors and volunteers are required to register directly on the Clean Up Australia Day website at www.cleanup.org.au or call 1800 282 329. Gordon Recreation ReserVe A public meeting will be held at the Gordon Recreation Reserve on Monday 10 February 2014 commencing at 7.30pm. The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three or more than nine people as the Committee of Management for the Gordon Recreation Reserve for a term of 3 years. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or at the meeting. Nominations from women are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment and Primary Industry office or at the meeting. For further enquiries contact Moorabool Shire Council Recreation Department on 5366 7100. THE FUTURE OF WATER MANAGEMENT IN MOORABOOL SHIRE The State Government has released a draft to make changes to water legislation in the state. This change will have significant impact on the future of how water is allocated and managed in Moorabool Shire. Moorabool Shire Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the proposed legislation and if possible, attend a public forum to discuss and ask questions about the proposal. Water Bill Exposure Draft Victoria has two main Acts that govern the management and use of water - the Water Act 1989 and the Water Industry Act 1994. The Water Bill Exposure Draft (the Exposure Draft) proposes to bring these Acts into a single new streamlined Water Act. The Exposure Draft has been prepared for public exposure and comment. Have your say Submissions on the Exposure Draft are invited. Please make your submission by 5pm on Friday 14 February 2014 by post or email to: Water Law Review, Office of Living Victoria PO Box 500, East Melbourne VIC 3002 The State Government will hold public forums at: Horsham Wed 5 Feb Colac 2:00 4:00 PM Horsham Golf Club, 304 Golf Course Road, Horsham Thurs 6 Feb 1:30 3:30 PM Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, 2-6 Rae Street, Colac
To register your interest, phone Living Victoria on 9027 4500. For more information on the changes, go to: http://www.livingvictoria.vic.gov.au/water-law-review.
Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
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Harvesting a wider audience

By Kate Taylor Its set to be a bumper harvest festival in Bacchus Marsh this year with extra funding for the event. The festival will receive $2000 funding under the State Governments Country Victoria Events Program, towards tourism marketing. Announcing the funding, Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay said the festival is important because it highlights the towns credentials as one of Victorias most renowned local produce hubs He said the funding will go towards raising awareness of the festival, and its participating businesses to Melbourne audiences, which are already an established market with the town only 45 minutes from Melbourne. There is already strong awareness of Bacchus Marshs food and wine with audiences outside of the local area as demonstrated by last years festival which attracted over 4000 people with over 50 per cent of its audience coming from Melbourne. Held in March, the Bacchus Marsh Harvest Festival offers an opportunity for visitors to get closer to the local growers and the production process offering Meet the Grower farm tours, a hop-on-hop-off free bus to various farmgates, orchards and wineries, tastings and barefoot grape stomping. President of the Bacchus Marsh Tourism Association David Durham welcomed the funding. We are very grateful to Tourism Victoria for the fantastic opportunities presented via the Country Victoria Events Program. It is a great boost to the region and to the Bacchus Marsh Harvest Festival. We have lots of exciting plans in store for 2014 and look forward to showcasing our local producers and farmgates, for the benet of the entire town. The Bacchus Marsh Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2014.
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New Classes
Walkers Wanted
BALLAN and BUNGAREE

BEAT IT is a physical activity and lifestyle program designed by Australian Diabetes Council specifically for people living with or at risk of diabetes and other chronic lifestyle related diseases. Each session includes a combination of aerobic and resistance training exercise that builds up as you become more confident and your health and fitness improve.
Ballan Bungaree Cost Tuesday 11.15am-12.15am, Friday 1pm-2pm. Tuesday 2-3pm, Friday 10:30am-11:30am $3 per session
Bacchus Marsh Ballan Wallace
(Mon, Wed, Fri 9am) (Wednesday 9am) (Friday 9am) New Times, New Days, New Sessions
Join a Heart Foundation Walking group! Our walking groups are free and pram friendly! Its a great way to have fun, make friends and look after your health. New walkers are always welcome!
If you would like to get involved, call Moorabool Shire Council on 5366 7100 for session group times.
For more information or to register interest please contact Jacinta Masters on 5366 7981.
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Dining
Moorabool
Dining Guide to the Moorabool Region
St Annes Winery, Myrniong
February 2014
St Annes Winery, Myrniong, is situated just 10 minutes from Bacchus Marsh and 40 minutes from Ballarat on the Western Freeway. The Reception Centre is set within beautifully landscaped grounds, with views through the vineyard or over our spectacular lakes. To ensure your Wedding or Special Event is served with the best of memories for you and your guests, our menus have been prepared by award-winning chef Mark Mills from The Plough in Myrniong. Marks passion for his food ensures you and your guests will enjoy an exceptional dining experience on your Wedding Day. Upcoming events to be held at St Annes Winery include: Longest Lunch Fundraiser 7th March 2014, 11.30am for 12noon start Money raised going to DHS $100 per person, 4-course lunch with matching wines Bookings essential on 5368 7173 St Annes Wine Dinner 14th March 2014, 7pm $85 per person, 5-course dinner with matching wines Bookings essential on 5368 7173
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www.theplough.com.au
Location
17 Main Street
Hours
Lunches Thurs - Sun Dinner Thurs - Sat
Contact
5368 7173
Special
Locals night every Thursday special menu 2 courses $25 - 3 courses $30
The Plough Bistro, Bar, B+B
Modern Australian
Myrniong
Court House Hotel
Australian
116 Main Street
Bacchus Marsh
Lunch 7 Days 12-2.30 PM Dinner 7 Days 6-8.30 PM
5367 6421
Specials daily
Greendale Country Pub
Hearty Homestyle Country Meals
3 Greendale-Myrniong Rd Closed Xmas & Boxing Day.
Greendale
Reopens 3pm Friday 27th. Dinner 6pm 8pm
5368 1355
Tuesday Locals $14 Parma & $12 Pasta & Weekly Draw. Wednesday & Thursday PIZZA. Friday 5-7 Happy Hour in the Bar & Meat Tray Raffle
Stoneys Club
Riverstone Bistro
Traditional Pub
59 Grant St
Bacchus Marsh
Open everyday of Christmas/New Year Period
5367 2031
Christmas Lunch 3 course menu Adults $60 Child $20
Fammartinos Lal Lal Hotel
Traditional Australian & European
424 Clarendon Lal Lal Rd LAL LAL
Fri Night Dinner 6-8.30pm Sat lunch 12.30-2pm, Dinner 6-8.30pm Sun lunch 12-2pm, Dinner 6-8pm 5341 Bar Mon-Fri 3pm-late
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Specials Board Weekly
Gordon Hotel
Good Wholesome Meals
92 Main Street
Gordon
Christmas Day BOTTLE SHOP ONLY From 10am to 1pm
5368 9203
Specials daily
Flanagans Border Inn
Irish theme
139 Main Street BACCHUS MARSH
Closed Christmas Day Closed New Years Day Bar opened Xmas Eve & New Years Eve until 3AM
5367 2016
Monday-Friday $12 - $14 Meals
Hudsons Great Western Hotel Bacchus Marsh Golf Club

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110 Inglis Street Boxing day 3pm8pm Bar & Bottle shop.
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Mon 10am - 9:30pm Fri/Sat 10am - 12:30am Sun/Tue/Wed/Thu 10am - 10:30pm
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Swimming for the kids

By Kate Taylor For 15 year old Bethany Howe, swimming is much more than something to do as the weather heats up over the summer holidays. Bethany completed a ve hour swim to receive her Gold certicate at Paul Sadler Swimland in Bacchus Marsh, raising money for the Royal Childrens Hospital in the process. For Bethany, the swim was personal. Born with Ventricular Septal Defect, a congenital heart disorder, Bethany has a hole in her heart between the two ventricles which hasnt been repaired and has been a regular outpatient at the royal Childrens from a very young age, still attending regular checkups there. Because of her health issues, Bethany has had some struggles with swimming due to her lack of cardio tness, explains Dane Georgiou, from Paul Sadler Swimland. She wasnt allowed to commence swimming lessons before the age of four as she needed to wait for growth to nish. However, Bethany is now swimming weekly and she has already completed a 10 km Gold Swim and was up for the challenge of swimming 5 hours of freestyle non-stop. To date, Bethany has raised more than $300 for the Royal Childrens Hospital.
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All you need to know about farming

The 2014 Seymour Alternative Farming Expo is on again and will get underway for three big days from Friday 14 February, with organisers expecting more than 40,000 people to pass through the turnstiles. Expo organiser Colin Stray said the event offers visitors a snapshot of the latest in agricultural technology and the best in rural lifestyle. Australian farmers are among the worlds best and their uptake of new technology is very high. There are key elements of this technology, particularly in the area of machinery and implements that we have on display at this years Expo. In addition to the huge outdoor machinery showroom, there is a focus on some of the more alternative breeds of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry. Education and the free exchange of knowledge and ideas have been cornerstones of the Expo since its inception over two decades ago and visitors who own or have an interest in starting a small holding enterprise will benet from a number of free information forums that will run each day of the event. Industry experts will share their knowledge on a variety of topics including: compost to livestock selection, from permaculture to the keeping of geese, bees and pigs. The Seymour Agricultural & Pastoral Societys will also run practical workshops featuring talks and demonstrations on cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and alpacas. Another special family attraction will be the CraftAlive exhibit featuring the works of hobbyists and craftspeople that include displays of needlework, patchwork, quilting and jewellery. Fine local produce and wines will be on offer with an outstanding selection of food to be found in no less than three food courts! The food theme will be carried through to the Butcher Shop where Bob the Butcher can be viewed at work breaking down carcases, creating and advising on the best cuts of meat including beef, lamb, pork, chicken and rabbit. Crocodile will also feature on the Butcher Shop demonstration program. In the Country Kitchen, Shepparton chef Mario Letizia will share his passion for food with presentations ranging from homestyle sushi to great curries and sensational German dishes. To avoid the turnstile wait, admission tickets are available online now, at www. seymour-expo.com. What: The 2014 Seymour Alternative Farming Expo Where: Kings Park, Tallarook Street, Seymour Victoria When: Friday 14, Sat 15 & Sun 16 February 2014. 9am 5pm daily Website: www.seymour-expo.com.
Lucky readers of The Moorabool News have the chance to WIN a family pass to the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, simply write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and post to: The Moorabool News, Seymour Alternative Farming Expo Comp, 58a Steiglitz St, Ballan 3342. Entries to be received by COB Wednesday 12 February 2014. Winners notied and must be able to collect prize from Ballan ofce.
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Environmental Opinion
to those present the CEO of Exxon replied, Im not a U.S. company and I dont make decisions based on whats good for the U.S. Corporations just do not care about sovereign states, regardless of what words they say on TV. So what hope has our planet got? In 2001, President George W Bush was asked by the prime minister of India. Monmohan Singh, to inuence Exxon/Mobils pending decision on allowing Indias state-owned oil company to participate in a joint venture including the oil company and the government of Russia. Bush replied, Nobody tells those guys what to do. The Age just last week reported on the number of ex Liberal politicians who are now employed as lobbyists for corporations. For example, Nick Minchin (a vocal climate change denier), has joined Alexander Downer at Bespoke Approach whose client list includes Wesfarmers, coal seam gas miner Santos and Chineseowned coal miner Yancoal. What hope has the environment movement got in this corrupt world? In the 1970s 3 percent of retiring members of Congress in the U.S. gained employment as lobbyists for corporations by 2013 over 50 percent of retiring senators become lobbyists. And so we have the ridiculous situation in Australia where the federal and most state governments are being threatened by various beverage companies as they attempt to rein in the cans and plastic waste by introducing a scheme to buy back plastic bottles and cans. Finally an example of the power of these corporations and the effect on our environment: again this story is from The Future Six Drivers of Global Change. A recent U.S. study by Centers of Disease Control and Prevention identies traces of 212 chemical wastes in the average American, including pesticides, arsenic, cadmium, and ame retardants. An examination by the Chicago Tribune in 2012 demonstrated in detail how the cigarette industry corruptly inuenced policymakers to legally compel the addition of toxic ame retardants to the foam inside most furniture in order to save lives that were being lost in thousands of res started each year by smokers who fall asleep and drop their cigarettes on a couch or chair. A far more logical and less
with Tom Kingston
Life after politics and whats in a cigarette

Once upon a time when you heard a political party say something like, Less government is a good thing, it appeared to be OK, or at least had some basis in reality. Not so today; because of the rise of corporations less government means, on the whole, more power to corporations. Here are a couple of stories that might illustrate my opening comment. The following information is from Al Gores latest book, The Future Six Drivers of Global Change (Random House New York 2013) At a recent oil industry gathering in Washington, USA, an executive from another company asked the then CEO of Exxon to consider building additional renery capacity inside the United States for security against possible shortages of petrol. According dangerous solution, according to Al Gore, and one that had been proposed since the early part of the twentieth century would have been to require the cigarette manufacturers to remove the chemicals they routinely add to the cigarettes to keep them burning even when they are not being puffed. But the tobacco industry did not want to be blamed for the res, and they worried that any inconvenience for smokers might hurt sales. So they came up with a corrupt scheme to buy inuence to require the addition of dangerous chemicals to most furniture instead. When the companies manufacturing the ame retardant chemicals began to understand how thy beneted from this ruse, they joined in providing more money to support the tobacco companies scheme. The same lobbyist represented state re ofcials and the chemical manufacturers and remained secretly on the payroll of the tobacco industry. Meanwhile children continue to breathe in the dust from the decaying ame retardants and scientist continues to link their exposure with evidence of cancer, reproductive disorder, and damage to foetuses. And again, according to Al Gore, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recently found that the ame retardants added to the foam in the furniture didnt work to cut down house res. I use this case as one small example of the many and I also presume this same practice is not present in Australian furniture. What is your opinion?
The House, The Shed, The Block

Enzo Raimondo CEO, REIV
Increase in median house price

20 Victoria Street, Bacchus Marsh Asking: $560,000
4 2 2
This well designed home of 4 bedrooms plus study, En suite and WIR to master bed and BIRs to beds 2,3,& 4, formal lounge with OFP, kitchen and meals area and then separate rumpus room provides 3 living areas to cater for the whole family. The home is tted with ducted heating throughout and the adjoining double garage under roof with remote control door looks after the family cars. Landscaped gardens in the fully fenced yard completes the residence and then we have the huge color bond shed on the remainder of the 2000m2 block. With 3 street frontages this is an ideal property for truckies, tradies and travelers with caravans, boats and bikes. Inspection is by appointment only and this home is for sale at $560,000. The median price of a home in regional Victoria reached a record high in the last three months of 2013. State wide, the December quarter median house price for regional areas was $320,500, an increase of 2.6 per cent on the September quarter price of $312,500. But across the state there were huge variations in price growth with some areas increasing by more than 10 per cent while others fell. Median house prices in the three major centres Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong all grew and their prices remain at their peaks. Bendigo was up 1.6 per cent on the September quarter, the highest growth of the three centres. Such growth reects the strong price increases in Melbourne over this period, with buyers taking advantage of record low interest rates. But across Victoria it was a mixed story with economic conditions and local factors impacting on prices. In Queenscliff, for example, sought after by both retirees and holiday home buyers, the median price was $687,000 an increase of 13.6 per cent on the previous quarter. Among the other best performing areas were Ararat, where the December quarter median price of $179,750 was up 17.9 per cent on the September quarter, ColacOtway where the increase was 8.1 per cent, Wellington Shire with 3.5 per cent and Wangaratta, with 7.3 per cent. By contrast the overall median house price for East Gippsland fell by 1.7 per cent, compared with the previous quarter, while Horshams fall was 7.7 per cent. There was a 2.2 per cent fall in Warrnambool. Medians include the highest sales as well as the lowest, which can push up the median price. But this does not necessarily mean all homes in the area will reach such heights. This is worth remembering if using the medians to price your own house they are a valuable starting point but many individual factors location, quality and size, for example may mean your home is worth more, or less.
arbee real estate
Ian McDonald 0418 522 549 Bryan Marsden 0414 661 206
Daryl Gould 0409 233 157 Bob Gunnell 0417 566 951
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
www.arbeerealestate.com.au
5367 2333
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Stunning Lifestyle Opportunity with Impressive Views

Approx. 20 acres in a picturesque & private setting with views as far as the eye can see Charming 2 storey family home, 4 B/Rs, master with ensuite & spa bath, all B/Rs have BIRs Open plan kitchen, living & dining area with polished timber floors, split system air con & wood heater Kitchen features a dishwasher, large stone bench tops, double fridge space, gas cooking & ample cupboard space 2nd living area or parents retreat which completes what is a fantastic family home with loads of character Front deck, shed, established veggie patches and orchard, chook shed, 4 paddocks complete with 4 dams You can finally have the hobby farm you have always dreamed of with peace, privacy & views to die for!
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91 Hastings Road, Mount Egerton
Price: $449,000 - $479,000
Formerly Jens Gaunt
51 Lydiard Street South BallaRat Phone 5331 1111
Contact: Matthew Edwards
Mob 0401 728 881

www.prdballarat.com.au
arbee real estate

ING NEW LIST ING NEW LIST
If you are looking for a home with loads of character & multiple living spaces then look no further. This well designed family home built over 3 levels & consisting of 4 bedrooms + a study, ens to master bedroom, family bathroom + powder room, formal dining room, kitchen & meals area + formal lounge room & huge rumpus room. Ducted heating & cooling, double garage with direct access to the house & beautifully landscaped front garden. The home is built on a 2300m2 block with commanding views from the 2 levels of decked verandah that are ideal for outdoor entertaining & you can never be built out. PID: 704909
Bacchus Marsh
UNIQUE HOME, GREAT VIEWS!
asKing $595,000
4 2 2
This well designed home of 4 bedrooms + study, Ens & WIR to master bed & BIRs to beds 2,3,& 4, formal lounge with OFP, kitchen & meals area & then separate rumpus room provides 3 living areas. The home is fitted with ducted heating & the adjoining double garage under roof with remote control door looks after the family cars. Landscaped gardens in the fully fenced yard completes the residence & then we have the huge Colorbond shed on the remainder of the 2000m2 block. With 3 street frontages this is an ideal property for truckies, tradies & travellers with caravans, boats & bikes. PID: 704623
Bacchus Marsh
ThE HOUSE, ThE ShEd, ThE BLOck
asKing $560,000
4 2 2
ING NEW LIST
ING NEW LIST
This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers a great opportunity to invest in the property market either as a landlord or first home buyer. An excellent floor plan with open space living the home is fitted with ducted heating & has a double garage with remote rolladoor. Situated on a 500m2 block in the Hillview Estate, you are surrounded by new homes & only a short drive to the Secondary College & Grammar Schools, Maddingley Park & Railway Station. PID: 704627
Bacchus Marsh
WhAT A GREAT INvESTMENT
asKing $280,000
3 2 2
Situated just minutes from Bacchus Marsh Council offices, Pentland Primary School & nearby Kindergartens is this lovely home. It has 3 bedrooms, master with ens (spa) & WIRs & the other good sized bedrooms have BIRs & all have WWC. Big lounge room has WWC & a formal dining area. The kitchen has a wall oven, gas cooktop & dishwasher & adjoining meals area with slate flooring. Good sized family/rumpus room. Ducted heating & evap cooling. BBQ area with covered pergola all fully paved. Timber deck feature, garden shed, veg garden, shade cloth pergola, rainwater tank & double garage. PID: 705052
Bacchus Marsh
EXcELLENT FAMILY HOME
asKing $335,000
3 2 2
Darley
LOvELY HOME PLUS A UNIT

2
asKing $495,000
3 2 2
This lovely family home on a 1600m block. 3 bedrooms, master with ens & WIR, comfortable lounge, a very smart timber kitchen with wall oven, 5 burner gas cooktop & dishwasher. The 2nd bathroom has a spa bath, & there is a separate WC & laundry. Ducted heating & R/C A/C through the home, quality drapes & carpets & slate flooring. BBQ area with covered pergola & all paving. Fully self-contained 1 bedroom unit with a lounge & meals area & kitchen, private access & own gardens. PID: 685559
Bacchus Marsh
FOR ThE ENTERTAINER IN YOU
asKing $430,000
4 2 2
Magnificent views over the Underbank Stud. 4 bedroom B/V Family Home with study, bathroom & laundry & step-down Lounge & Formal dining area, kitchen/meals & Family room. The double garage with auto doors has direct access to the home & the ducted heating, evap cooling & 2 console (new) heating units contribute to year round comfort. Sliding glass doors from both living areas. Established gardens. An additional feature is a paved area for one to sit and relax and absorb the breath-taking views.
PID: 614868
Blackwood
SERENITY NOW!
AsKing
$289,000
2 1 2
Situated in Blackwood, only 60 minutes from Melbourne, 30 minutes from Ballarat & 20 minutes from Bacchus Marsh is this lovely presented home consisting of 2 bedrooms, kitchen/dining, living, heating & cooling, bathroom, quality fittings & fixtures, and more only an inspection will reveal. Externally we have verandahs, studio, garage, views of the Wombat State Forest, all set on a generous size block of land. Blackwoods potential is unlimited. Great for a weekender, or make it your family home. PID: 681500
Situated in The Elms estate is this wonderful family home consisting of 4 bedrooms + study, formal living, kitchen/dining/living and rumpus. Quality fittings and fixtures throughout, ducted heating, and much more only an inspection will reveal. Externally we have everything, swimming pool, alfresco area, landscaped gardens (beautiful), loads of shedding, veggie gardens, 2 & 1/2 car garage all set on an approx. 1000m2 block of land. PID: 681776
Bacchus Marsh
GREAT FAMILY HOME
asKing $469,000
4 2 2
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Bacchus Marsh
IN ThE HEART OF TOWN
AsKing
$329,000
3 1 2
Location doesnt get any better than this. Lovely 3 bedroom unit is just minutes walking distance to Grant St, Main St, Hospital, Schools & more. The unit has 3 bedrooms, all with BIRs, a good size lounge with quality drapes & carpet & wall A/C, plus ducted gas heating throughout. Kitchen with electric wall oven & gas cooktop. A nice bathroom, separate W/C, & good laundry. Externally there is a single garage with rolladoor, fully paved rear courtyard & garden with small shed & R/W tank, the garage also has an adjoining car parking space. PID: 656894
Calling all Renovators, Developers & Entrepreneurs, this property provides you all with an opportunity to capitalize on both block size & location in one of Bacchus Marshs sought after streets. The brick clad home of 2 bedrooms, lounge room, kitchen, meals, bathroom & sunroom/3rd bedroom, could be transformed into something special. The wide frontage on the 860m2 block lends it to be ideal for development (STCA) with prestigious townhouses the perfect fit for the area.
PID: 703232
Bacchus Marsh
OppORTUNITY KNOckS!
asKing $330,000
2 1 1
Bacchus Marsh
INvEST IN ME!
asKing $320,000
3 2 2
Well presented one owner home, well located close to childcare, kinder & schools. The home has 3 bedrooms, master with WIR & ens. Formal lounge & dining room, galley style kitchen & meals/sitting room & separate bathroom & WC. Ducted evap cooling throughout & gas wall furnace heater in the lounge. Lovely decked pergola/BBQ area and above ground fully fenced pool. Large bungalow/rumpus room and double carport with rollerdoor & a colorbond workshop shed. PID: 701840
Bacchus Marsh
QUIET COURT, BIg BLOck & POOL
asKing $410,000
4 3 2
Consisting of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal lounge & dining & a huge rumpus room. The master bedroom has a semi ensuite & you have 2 family bathrooms. The galley style kitchen is adjacent to a spacious meals area. There is a gas heater & a R/C a/c in the lounge room & ducted heating. Beautiful landscaped gardens & fully fenced in ground pool. Enclosed double carport with twin roller doors & access to the back yard. Walk to childcare, kindergartens, schools, doctors & shopping. PID: 694547
Bacchus Marsh
AbSOLUTELY STUNNINg ON 1 AcRE
asKing $650,000
4 2 2
Situated in the prestigious Manning Blvd is this absolutely stunning home with views. Consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 studies (or 5th bedroom), kitchen/dining, living, rumpus. Complete with top quality fittings & fixtures, top of the range appliances, ducted heating, evap cooling. Externally we have complete package with views all over Bacchus Marsh (breathtaking) and presents picture perfect.
PID: 690526
Bacchus Marsh
IM HERE, JUST WAITINg FOR YOU!
asKing $336,000
3 2 1
Positioned perfectly in a quiet court location is this excellent family home. The house of approx 19sq living, has 3 bedrooms, plus a study/or parents retreat. The master bedroom with WWC has a big ensuite with a spa bath, shower & WC. And there is an additional WIR. The other bedrooms have WWCs & BIRs. The spacious timber kitchen has a S/S w/oven & 6 burner gas cooktop. Adjoining the kitchen is a tiled meals/dining area. A great feature in the home is the big light filled lounge room offering some views across town. Externally there is a big BBQ area, all paved with a steel covered pergola approx 9x6m.
PID: 682559
Bacchus Marsh
ThE SkY IS ThE LIMIT!
asKing $329,000
3 1 1
Situated only a short stroll from the local CBD (shops, hospital, schools, parks) is this 3 bedroom weatherboard home consisting of kitchen/dining, formal living, bathroom, heating & cooling, polished floorboards, rumpus (or 4th bedroom) and more only an inspection will reveal. Externally we have a large block of land, carport & plenty of scope to do what you want. PID: 670346
Bacchus Marsh
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Only 2 years old this beautiful family home consists of 3 living areas including the formal lounge, kitchen with huge WIP, meals/family room & a dedicated theatre room. Master bedroom with WIR & ens with separate toilet, bedrooms 2 & 3 have BIRs & there is a study complete with built in desks. Ducted heating & cooling & security system. Oversize double garage has direct access to house. Pergola adjoining the alfresco area, fully landscaped and access to the backyard beside garage. PID: 689838
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Factory
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Theres no place like home
Well presented one owner home comprising of 4 bedrooms, WIR and en-suite to master, large entry hall, formal lounge, fully equipped kitchen, spacious open plan meals and a superb family room, central bathroom and laundry and a double garage with drive through access to rear colorbond workshop. Step outside to a large under cover pergola. Located close to the golf course on a block approximately 934sqm.
It all starts here
Set amongst established gardens on a easy care 725sqm lot. Ideal for the rst home buyer or investor. Comprises of 3 great sized bedrooms, two spacious living areas, galley style kitchen, walk in pantry, gas heating & evaporative cooling plus energy saving solar roof panels. Large north facing BBQ pergola area, huge garage/workshop.
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Outstanding investment opportunity suit investors and owner occupiers. High exposure location at the gateway of Bacchus Marsh growth corridor. Older style weatherboard home comprising 2 bedrooms, solid timber kitchen, good sized lounge, neat & tidy throughout. Factory building area 200m2 approx, land area 874sqm approx. 20 metre frontage. Ability to run your business from this excellent site. Industrial Zone. 29 Grifth Street Contact: Len Smith 0418 343 754
9 Darcy Street Contact: Len Smith 0418 343 754
18 Nathan Drive Contact: Len Smith 0418 343 754
MaddINGlEYpRIcE: $349,500
MYRNIONG/KORObEIt$650,000
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4 2
3 2 2
Maddingley Locale!
3 2 3
Natural beauty on 6 acres!
The location is superb and the scope endless when it comes to this property. Well positioned on an 1150sqm block approximately 23x50m. The home will certainly appeal to the enthusiastic renovator, developer. S.T.C.A. or even the astute investor. Featuring 3 bedrooms, central bathroom and laundry, spacious family living owing through to a functional kitchen, dining and second living area. Outside offers an abundance of space with a huge garage adjacent is a large lock-up workshop with 3 phase power, ideal for the tradesman. There is also a renovated 2 bedroom bungalow with shower. Situated within easy walking distance to Schools and the Railway Station. This is the one you have been waiting for. 385 Morrison Lane
Between Bacchus Marsh and Greendale townships, beautifully presented and lovingly maintained. Stunning views, and beautiful garden setting. Offers 4 good sized bedrooms (WIR & en-suite to master), formal lounge, and kitchen/meals/family area that opens up to an outdoor entertainment area & carport. Outside features triple garage, huge double bay machinery/workshop area and a lockable boat shed.
An address to be proud of!
Perfectly situated in one of Bacchus Marshs most desirable locations. Features stunning views, 3 bedrooms, 2 generous living areas, 2 bathrooms, an outstanding kitchen with quality appliances, an excellent outdoor entertaining area, low maintenance gardens and a double garage. Situated only minutes away from Main Street shops, railway station and schools.
4 Powlett Street
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4 2 4
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Large allotment reserve at rear Elevate your Lifestyle

This Fabulous block sits proudly in the Grantleigh Estate. Ideally positioned in private court with parklands reserve opposite. This would make the ideal choice for your dream home to be built on. This block is a great size approximately (907sqm). The block is Level and already fenced on 3 sides. set amongst other quality homes you cant go wrong here.
Spread out on 1 Acres
Designed with lifestyle in mind, superb family home, 4 bedrooms plus study and theatre room is country living at its best. High ceilings, 3 generous living areas, open plan family meals area, a beautifully appointed kitchen, refrigerated heating/cooling, wide verandas, lock up garage, huge colorbond powered workshop, well laid out gardens plus chook run. Dont miss out on this quality property.
Great Location will Impress
A fantastic opportunity in a central location with all amenities at hand including; Kindergartens, Schools, Parks, Sporting facilities, and the Bacchus Marsh Main Street shopping strip. Boasting 3 bedrooms, spacious lounge, kitchen/meals, gas heating and evaporative cooling, neat and tidy bathroom, sunroom, double garage, all on a generous allotment of approximately 760sqm. Inspections are sure to impress.
Large allotment positioned to take full advantage of the views towards parkland reserve at rear. With a wide generous frontage of over 24 metres and a land size of approximately 988sqm, dreams can become a reality in this wonderful location. Within walking distance to the fabulous Bacchus Marsh Golf Course & the Lerderderg River make this land a true lifestyle precinct. Only a short drive to kindergartens, primary schools, sporting facilities and shops.
5 Acacia Avenue Contact: Len Smith 0418 343 754
59 Young Street Contact: Len Smith 0418 343 754
15 Clarke Street Contact: Len Smith 0418 343 754
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Location, Lifestyle Opportunity!
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This block of land hidden away from the road is ideal for your dream home to build or subdivision Come and inspect this great block that presents a excellent opportunity to build and take (STCA). This 3409 sqm elevated block is very handy to Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Bacchus advantage of the wonderful views that are on offer. 720sqm in size North East aspect, fully Marsh Secondary College, Railway Station and the Main Street shopping strip. Excellent views serviced, close to freeway entry, close to shopping centre and schools. It all starts here. to the North are on offer here and the block is fully serviced. Come and take a look today!
45 Fisken Street
Contact: Len Smith 0418 343 754 64 Meridie Way
Contact: Len Smith 0418 343 754
The Moorabool News 4 February, 2014 Page 19 expected happenings.

CANCERJune 22-July 22 Dont be afraid to question anyones motives, including your own. A relative may need your crying shoulder over the weekend. Financial transactions are accelerated Thursday - Friday. LEOJuly 23-August 22 Creative work is favoured together with salesmanship. The accent is also on nutrition and outdoor activities this week. Dont try to avoid issues, else they can turn into showdown situations. VIRGOAugust 23-September 22 This is a mobile week. You are clocking extra kilometers in the car or on shanks pony. Singles could be more demonstrative, marrieds more inventive. Attention to financial details is critical. LIBRASeptember 23-October 22 A good sense of humour wins you the plaudits of superiors. Relatives can be less than diplomatic, but in family affairs your best profile is a low one. SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21 Work with facts and be suspect of easy solutions. Leos may figure in the friendship picture and a Gemini could make your workload more fun to deal with. SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22 The financial picture brightens and romance glows, but your workload gets increasingly dull. A virgo may influence you - be receptive to his or her ideas. Planning in general is favoured on the weekend. CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20 A friendship is proven and loved ones seem more attentive. Watch out for paperwork - its piling high and you should think seriously about getting some help. AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19 A minor financial setback neednt cause major gloom. Examine weaknesses, look at trends and plan directions for the coming week. Play up creative skills and look into health programmes. PISCESFebruary 20-March 20 Moderation is stressed all week. In romance, be more open, in friendship, more discreet. There may be some roadblocks at the workplace - be cool in temperament and more cordial with superiors. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have a lovely way with people and plants - they all thrive when you are in the area. On the other hand, you can lack fexibility. This year could offer more thought than activity.
Stars & Puzzles

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ARIESMarch 21-April 20 This is a restless week filled with more prospects than actual events. Writing in general, poetry in particular is favoured around Friday. Watch the tendency toward saying yes when you mean no! TAURUSApril 21-May 22 The accent is on communication and investigation. This is an important time to sort out priorities. Expected cash may not arrive when expected, look into the delay. GEMINIMay 23-June 21 Romance may be in a slump, but it is only temporary. Your social scene may be bright over the weekend. Intuition is high until Sunday. This week expect some unexpected happenings.
ACROSS 1. Sea (13) 8. Organ (5) 9. Musical instrument (7) 10. Footwear (6) 11. Discuss (6) 12. Reel (5) 14. Spy (5) 18. Cat (6) 20. Nonplus (6) 23. Bygone (3-4) 24. Impel (5) 25. Breakfast dish (9,4)
ACROSS 1. Saying someones not much to look at? (5,8). 8. The dispute turns out at the end to be prearranged (3,2). 9. Not a letter from Cork! (7). 10. Are restless back home, having made it (6). 11. Will a tear be shed if you scold (6). 12. A little breakfast and cheerio! (5). 14. A deathly white lady and a headless man appeared outside (5). 18. Become apparent that the English will join with (6). 20. The club president, say (6). 23. Say youll keep an eye on (7). 24. Indicate a score (5). 25. Dislike of the bass voice? (4,9). DOWN 1. Drawing the twit standing by the telephone (6). 2. Change Are mistaken about the lieutenant (5). 3. Theyre young, but theyre not suckers (7). 4. Over tense (4). 5. A solitary drink on entering (5). 6. A fashionable spot is where it ought to be (2,5). 7. Catch fish: over a stone (6). 13. A boss will have a superior look (7). 15. Will pay for and must train the little animal (5,2). 16. Over there - in the plot further over (6). 17. Quite as youd expect a beauty competition entrant to be (6). 19. She drove Edgar crazy (5). 21. In an unexpected development, prove to be crooked (5). 22. Went off port (4).
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 13. 15. 16. 17. 19. 21. 22.
DOWN Stubborn (6) Couch (5) Storm (7) Ceremoney (4) Entertain (5) Make clear (7) Spice (6) Loot (7) Cautious (7) Over (6) Nook (6) Maxim (5) Throw (5) Meat (4)
NO. 8842
CANCERJune 22-July 22 Dont be afraid to question anyones motives, including your own. A relative may need your crying shoulder over the weekend. Financial transactions are accelerated Thursday - Friday. LEOJuly 23-August 22 Creative work is favoured together with salesmanship. The accent is also on nutrition and outdoor activities this week. Dont try to avoid issues, else they can turn into showdown situations. VIRGOAugust 23-September 22 This is a mobile week. You are clocking extra kilometers in the car or on shanks pony. Singles could be more demonstrative, marrieds more inventive. Attention to financial details is critical. LIBRASeptember 23-October 22 A good sense of humour wins you the plaudits of superiors. Relatives can be less than diplomatic, but in family affairs your best profile is a low one. SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
SUDOKU
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Work with facts and be suspect of easy solutions. Leos may figure in the friendship picture and a Gemini could make your workload more fun to deal with.
ANSWER BELOW 22-December 22 SAGITTARIUSNovember

The financial picture brightens and romance glows, but your workload gets increasingly dull. A virgo may influence you - be receptive to his or her ideas. Planning in general is favoured on the weekend. CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20 A friendship is proven and loved ones seem more attentive. Watch out for paperwork - its piling high and you should think seriously about getting some help. AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19 A minor financial setback neednt cause major gloom. Examine weaknesses, look at trends and plan directions for the coming week. Play up creative skills and look into health programmes. PISCESFebruary 20-March 20 Moderation is stressed all week. In romance, be more open, in friendship, more discreet. There may be some roadblocks at the workplace - be cool in temperament and more cordial with superiors.
QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Laburnum. 6, Cash. 8, Beat. 9, Sediment. 10, Stout. 11, Tiller. 13, Mother. 15, Turkey. 17, Strewn. 19, Snipe. 22, Altitude. 23, Leer. 24, Knot. 25, Latitude. Down - 2, Alert. 3, Untruth. 4, Nest. 5, Meditate. 6, Camel. 7, Sincere. 12, Tranquil. 14, Ortolan. 16, Ringlet. 18, Evict. 20, Plead. 21, Feat.
QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Mediterranean. 8, Liver. 9, Trumpet. 10, Sandal. 11, Debate. 12, Spool. 14, Agent. 18, Cougar. 20, Baffle. 23, Old-time. 24, Drive. 25, Scrambled eggs. Down - 1, Mulish. 2, Divan. 3, Tornado. 4, Rite. 5, Amuse. 6, Explain. 7, Nutmeg. 13, Plunder. 15, Guarded. 16, Across. 17, Recess. 19, Axiom. 21, Fling. 22, Veal.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1,HaraS-seD (rev.). 6, Best. 8, Boot. 9, Marksman. 10, Stain (anag.). 11, In-take. 13, Unveil. 15, G-land-s. 17, S-nap up. 19, Stiff. 22, Flaming-O. 23, So-on. 24, As-K-s. 25, Trainers. Down - 2, A-bout. 3, Ast-rid-e. 4, So-me. 5, Darlings. 6, Be-set. 7, S-L-acked. 12, Slip-knot. 14, Non-plus. 16, A-rt-isan. 18, Pumps. 20, F-L-our. 21, No-L-a.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Plain speaking. 8, Set up (anag.). 9, Stopper. 10, Ear-ned. 11, Berate (anag.). 12, Toast. 14, (m)Ashe-n. 18, E-merge. 20, P-utter. 23, Observe. 24, Point. 25, Deep antipathy. Down - 1, Pas-tel. 2, A-Lt-er. 3, Nippers. 4, Past. 5, Alon-e. 6, In place. 7, Gar-net. 13, Over-sea. 15, Stum-p up . 16, Be-yon-d. 17, Pretty. 19, Gerda (anag.). 21, Twist. 22, Left.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8841
GEN WHY
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have a lovely way with people and plants - they all thrive when you are in the area. On the other hand, you can lack fexibility. This year could offer more thought than activity.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8842
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5 day, 36 hours pw Potential permanent placement Small team environment, Bacchus Marsh-based construction industry Our client is one of the regions premier Residential and Commercial Construction companies. They now require an Administrator/ Receptionist to join their company on a 3 month temporary basis, with a view to ongoing placement. This will be a full time placement with actual hours subject to discussions with the successful applicant. In order to be successful within this role, you will need to demonstrate an excellent phone manner, high level communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to multi task in any situation. Our client is also seeking previous experience working within a team environment, preferably in building/construction, but not essential. Successful candidates will ideally possess a level of experience within: - Phone and diary management - Organising and booking appointments & inspections - Microsoft office skills - Developed typing abilities - Providing administration support to a small team The successful candidate will have an energetic and motivated personality. They will be working in a fantastic team environment with an excellent opportunity to move into a permanent full time role. Please send Covering Letter and Resume to recruitment@tqmpl.com.au and receipt will be acknowledged. Please note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in the coming weeks.
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at Lerderderg Library The Moorabool News 4 February, 2014 Page 23

The James Young Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
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Jewellery, Homewares, Clean and comfortable Handbags, Lamps, Candles home. Walk to shops and Supporting people with transport. Good heating disabilities and air community conditioning, in the dishwashers, Foxtel Monday to Thursday 9.00am and to Wi4.00pm Fi. $200Friday per week 9.00am to 1.00pm no extra bills. Shop 2/2 Graham Street Amelia 0416 200 311 Bacchus Marsh
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BACCHUS MARSH Spreading all types: Easy walk to Main Street, Lime, gypsum, Train station, Swimming natural mineral fertilisers. pool and Hospital Prompt reliable service. Central heating and 4WD, GPS equip. machines. Cooling. We can also and deliver. Own bathroom toilet. Call Munash Must have references Natural Fertilisers PH 0400 127 814 5334 5386
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Tuesday 13th November 2012 at 7.30pm WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY Presentation on the Church Street Initiative Turn your scrap into cash CASH FOR SCRAP
Cars, Batteries, Trucks, farm machinery, or Email hcarr@merrimuservices.com.au batteries, copper. Copper, Brass, Anything metal and farm Aluminium, Scrap Metal clean ups. pUBLIC NOTICE Farm Clean-ups BEST PRICES PAID Blackwood FREE PICK-UP PICK UP AVAILABLE SURROUNDING AREAS Antique, PHONE STEGLEY Collectables Phone Chris 5348 1131 Fair and Sculpture 0405 331 468 or 0418 481 137
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Tilt tray service Call Steve on 0412 300 492 Servicing Bacchus Marsh and Surrounding Areas Ballan industrial
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Excellent garden mulch BALLAN GORDON Small squares FREE pick up and delivery $6 per bale Mowers, Chainsaws, (out of paddock) Ride Ons and all types $10 bale (shed) of per Small Engines No deliveries, pick up only FRIENDLY & HONEST SERVICE PARWAN area via Ph: John 5368 1866 Bacchus Marsh Mob: 0400 999 474 0419 105 973 21 Gillespies Lane, Ballan
poultry Sunday 4th November Come along and enjoy browsing and 10am 4.30pm buying from a range of reputable Poultry Sale [Helmsman Auction] dealers and enjoy a walk through the The Heritage Gardens of gardens to view and enjoy the metal 23rd February 2014 Forest Edge Sunday Country House sculptures of award winning 26 Martin Street, Blackwood Poultry Pavilion Bacchus Marsh Harness Track local artist Greg Cassidy. Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Auction starts 11.30am Final Bids by 12.30pm pUBLIC NOTICE Buyers Register $2.00 after 9.00am. Layers, Pets, and breeding poultry on offer. DARLEY JUNIOR FOOTBALL Buy 2 or 3 chooks for the backyard. NETBALL Fundraiser for Footscray &CLUB District Poultry Club. Bookings: $4.00 per Lot. Kerry 9741 9705
2012 Annual General Meeting

public notice The 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Darley Junior Football Netball Club will be held on
GARAGE SALE
Saturday 8 February 8am 1pm 2 Lilly Pilly Crt DARLEY Moving interstate Everything to go Come & make a fair offer!
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CHILD CARE
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Water Delivered HOUSE Natural spring water FOR RENT suitable for gardens, pools and tank refills. GORDON Up to 20,000 litres per load. 1 bedroom house All enquiries: $85 per week Phone Peter 0418 689 448 5368 9221
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Under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act Tuesday 13thMarsh November, 2012 at 7.30pm 2012, Bacchus Community College Inc is required to amend Rule 33 of its constitution Venue: Darley Sports Club Darley Park, Darley to state provide at least 21 days notice to members of an Annual or Special General AllGeneral PositionsMeeting Declared Vacant Meeting. All open Parents, Supporters and Sponsors welcome An invitation is extended to allare members to attend a Special General Meeting at The Laurels, 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh Enquiries David Barneson Thursday, 20th February, 2014 at 5.00 pm to approve the 0438 405 304 amendment. RSVP to 5367 1061
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Jewellery, Homewares, Handbags, Lamps, Candles Supporting people with disabilities in the community Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 4.00pm Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm Shop 2/2 Graham Street Bacchus Marsh
Martin John. at Bacchus FREEZER Mass celebrating theand entry Melton into Eternal Life of the late Babies born recently Marsh Regional 22/06/1936 27/10/2012 Mr Martin Seiger will be in St Patricks Catholic Church, Fisher & Hospital. Paykel Photos Natasha Hurst Gordon on Friday (Nov 2) at TWO (2.00pm). Upright freezer 386ltr - 6 drawers $300 5368 1441
(Can delivery locally)
Peacefully at the Ballarat Base Hospital, surround by his wife and friends. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 40 years. Loved and respected friend of the Seiger, McCabe and Nearn families.
Newborns SEIGER, in the district SEIGER.
DEATH NOTICE
FUNERAL NOTICE
A private cremation will follow.
In lieu of owers donations to the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
PAT CASHIN Ballarat 5333 3911
5366 3020
(Rest in peace)
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Its a girl for Sunbury couple Nelum and Channa. Their precious child arrived at 12.36pm on Monday 27 January 2014 weighing 3620grams (7lbs 15oz). Stephanie and Brendan of Bacchus Marsh welcomed baby girl Chloe Louise DALTON into their family on Thursday 30 January 2014 at 9.04am. Weighing 2250 grams (5lbs 9oz), Chloe is a little sister for Clay and Jacob. Bacchus Marsh couple Ada and Paul welcomed baby girl Ella Romie WILLESDEN into their family on Thursday 30 January 2014 at 5.09pm weighing 4800grams (10lbs 10oz). Ella is a little sister for Phoebe.
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Welcome to the world baby girl Imogen GRAETE who arrived at 10.52am on Tuesday 28 January 2014 weighing 3320grams (7lbs 5oz). Imogen is the first child of Melton couple Kellie and Ashley.
Its a boy for Melton West couple Miriam and Buban who welcomed Marko into their family on Tuesday 28 January 2014 at 12.30pm weighing 4110grams (9lbs 1oz). Marko is a little brother for Monika and Alexsandra.
Melton couple Jodie and Jordan are the proud first time parents of baby girl Ruby Jay SCICLUNA. Ruby was welcomed at 21.40pm on Sunday 26 January 2014 weighing 3360grams (7lbs 6oz).
WHATS ON
The Whats 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.
ADULT EDUCATION
Ballan & District Community House New Vocational Certicated Courses, Expressions of interest welcome. Term 1 Program out now.Bookings & Enquiries - 5368 1934 or email support@bchvic.org Melton South Community Centre Offering workshops in Mosaics and Leadlight starting 15 Feb. Home Made Spring Rolls 16 Feb. For bookings Ph 9747 8576. Bacchus Marsh Community College FREE computer classes (Digital Hub Program). All enquires and bookings please call 5367 1061.
MEETINGS
Navigator History Group Next meeting Wednesday 5 February. Held bi-monthly -Navigator Community Centre, 7.30pm. Enq 0429 347 286. Bacchus Marsh Multiple Birth Association Playgroup Every Wednesday morning, 9.30am - 11.30am Darley Neighbourhood House, Jonathan Drive, Darley $30 per term - Enquiries to Marija 0423 215 071.
MARKETs
Ballan Lions Club Market Saturday 1 March 2014, 8am-1pm. 1st Saturday each Month. Inglis St, Ballan. Ballan Farmers Market Next Market Saturday 8 February 2014, 9am-1pm. 2nd Saturday each month, Mill Cottage car park. Enq 0408 218 954. Darley Market Saturday 15 February, 9am-1pm Darley Park, Cnr Gisborne Rd & Grey St, Enq- 0488 345 145.
MISCellaneous
Ballan Playgroup Every Tuesday 10am 12 noon. Ballan Uniting Church Hall Babies to 5 year olds. Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers All Welcome. $20 per term or $4 per session Enq: 0407 336 188 or 0405 729 190.
MEETINGS
Ballan Autumn Festival - next meeting Tues 4 Feb 7pm Ballan Comm. House Craft Room all welcome. Download a parade or stallholder form - ballanautumnfestival.org or contact 0407 506 621 for more info.
CHURCH
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church - Sundays, 10:30am Worship Service and Childrens Program. Phone 5367 6550 for more details. Living Word Bible Church Sundays 10:30am, James Young Room, Bacchus Marsh Library. Call Azza - 0430 141 263 Ballan Community Church Next Service - Sunday 9 February & 23 February, 2014, 5pm Ballan Senior Citizens, Steiglitz St Ballan. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each Month Catholic Parishes of Gordon and Bungaree Mass Times Saturday 8 February, Springbank, 6:30pm Sunday 9 February, Bungaree, 8:45am; Ballan 10:30am Anglican Parish of West Moorabool Service Times Friday 7 February - St Johns Ballan, 10am Sunday 9 February - St Johns Bungaree, 9am; St Johns Ballan, 11am; St James Morrisons, 5pm. Phone 5368 2730 for more details Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit Sunday Mass 11.30am (2nd & 4th Sunday of Month) Ballan Uniting Church Services 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am Reective Worship Anglican Parish of Bacchus Marsh, Balliang, Myrniong & Blackwood Service times - Holy Trinity Bacchus Marsh - Sunday 8.30am Holy Communion, 10am Family Service, Wednesday Holy Communion 10am; St Georges Balliang 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays; Christ Church Myrniong 11am 1st & 3rd Sunday; All Saints Blackwood 1st & 3rd Sunday, 9am. Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Mens KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm. Further details 0429 681 566
Letters to the Editor

Email: news@themooraboolnews.com.au suspended for nothing more than travel rorts? Bernie McComb Cowes Dear Editor, Building codes in bush re zones As Matthew Guy formalises his rejection of recommendat ions/reg u lat ions from the Royal Commission into Black Friday, will he also be subsidising hugely high premiums for re insurance? Or will he be funding full compensation when new sub-standard houses are destroyed in the next bush re? Arent we supposed to learn from experience? Is permit to build to satisfy suburban codes in bush re areas not an act of wilful blindness? How come we have Planning Ministers, with no previous experience or expertise, able to overrule communities, Local Government and VCAT? How come Matthew Guy is still in ofce at all after the asco of overruling land at Ventnor? How can he stop FOI investigation about paying off litigant, at Ventnor, with rumoured $2m-$3m of taxpayers money, while others are Dear Editor, Some people may be persuaded that there must be something to it, when mainstream Rupert Murdoch type news pretends theres a debate, with the very few noisy people, who organise protests against wind farms. Probably lost behind his other more crazy announcements this week, Tony Abbott is asking about another investigation by NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council). Previously NHMRC has conducted 19 such investigations. From their own on site investigation and checking all peer reviewed research from around the world, theyve never found any health problem link between people and wind farms. Its only when, cult groups like Waubra Foundation and Landscape Guardians suddenly appear, here, there and everywhere that, even in communities where wind farms have been operating for years, without any complaint, suddenly the odd bystander reports symptoms which can neither be validated nor cured by modern medicine. An interesting quote attributed to JFK its not the lie thats the enemy of truth its the mythallowing the comfort of opinionwithout the effort of thought. Minister Ian Macfarlane recently expressed his opinion that wind farms are the only technology ready enough to install in time, to meet international treaty commitments, for emission reductions. Bernie McComb COWES
Each letter must be accompanied with the writers full name, and phone number (name and 5. address Publication of notices about th suburb for publication only) and be limited to 300 words. Letters to be received via fax, post or email (preferred option). The Editor has the right to limit the amount of publis (1) Each publisher must words in each letter received and published letters are at the discretion of the Editor. controls and on each webs You may also Post messages on the Moorabool News Facebook page.
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Dear Editor, Why are the valuable resources, the police bands, being wasted? They do more for public relations between police and the public than any other area of the force. Why is no reason been given to the persons/groups as to why the bands are not accepting bookings? Ex-piper Ballan
Dear Editor, Ears are funny things. Theyre hard to close. On the train recently, someones life story seeped in to mine. He sat behind me and I imagined his face, as he talked to the pro-bono lawyer of
(2) growing up on a farm outside Ballarat. Of working, unpaid, everyday from age 7-17 as labour on the farm, helping his dad crotch sheep, harvest and keep the lot of them hoping and wishing and waiting for things to turn around. 2. Form Of 40 more years of grinding pattern, and then escaping back to the familiar in an unfamiliar place. Labouring on farms in New Zealand, sending money home, breaking a knee falling down a weathered hill side slicked with the gnarled crevasses dug by vertical cows hooves, clinging on to the side of rolling green mountain cliffs in the winter. Of then returning home to his widow-mothers farm, to nd the title changed in his absence and to be beaten in the face by his own ice-addicted brother over a dispute about the one remaining tractor not bound up in a legal le in an ofce in the city. And then a year later, an
three months in rehab. 57 years a battle. And then, of now nding himself on 7:52 train to the city courts, with lawyer in and content determin tow to ght the last ght he has wheezing in him. Not[Name sure who the winner of publication] is boun will the be, Standards but my ears wish may have been him email the luck he never had. (info@presscouncil.org http://www.presscouncil.org.a Kirsty Altis-Downie Ballan
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GRaPhiC DEsiGN Glen Martin PUBLishEd BY PRiNTEd BY The Ballan News Pty Ltd Rural Press, Ballarat
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

A much cooler twilight little athletics meet was held last Friday evening at Masons Lane, due to the State Multi Event being held over the weekend. All athletes participated in four events for the evening. The State Multi Event was conducted in extremely difcult conditions with temperatures reaching 41 degrees in Bendigo. Day 1 of competition saw Claire Byrnes place 33rd in the Girls Under 11, whilst Jarvis Miles nished 34th in the Boys Under 10 event. On Day 2, Under 13 athlete Hayley Whitehand, was placed 14th overall. Centre Championships entries are now open and forms must be submitted by February 15.
Published by Helen Tatchell, of 58A Steiglitz Street, Ballan, 3342 for The Ballan News Pty Ltd, 58A Steiglitz Street, Ballan, 3342. Printed by Rural Press Ltd of 30-32 Grandlee Drive, South Wendouree, 3355. Responsibility for electoral material is accepted by the editor, Helen Tatchell, of 58A Steiglitz Street, Ballan 3342. ABN 84 115 355 461.
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Sport
Ballan C4 def Gordon (forfeit) The C5 team travelled to Meredith for the rst match of the new year and opened in great touch. Will and Angus were far to strong for their opponents winning the rst set 6 0, then Angus and Lillabelle were again to strong winning the next 6 2. Lillabelle and Hayley fought hard in their match, butt fell just short going down 4 6 while in the last set Will and Haley got the job done with a 6 4 victory. Ballan 3/22 def Meredith 1/12. Seniors This was also the rst game back for the team after the Christmas break. It was a scorcher and unfortunately had to forfeit against Smythesdale due to falling short of a player at the eleventh hour. Next Week Ballan A3 Seniors v Rokewood (Ballan)
Ballan Tennis
Ballan Junior Tennis started last weekend with the B2 team travelling to Buninyong against Mt.Helen. The team did not get off to a great start. Both doubles matches were won by Mt Helen. In the singles though Ballan turned the tide. Joel was way too strong for his opponent winning 6 1 and also Lachlan got a set on the board 6 2. When Juulke won her singles match 6 3 it was up to Owen to bring the win home. Although he lost 5 6 this was enough to secure the win and second spot on the ladder. Ballan 3/30 def Mt.Helen 3/24. The two C2 teams played each other and like last time it was a close match. In the rst set Ben and Nick just got over the line against Emily Tabb and Eva, 6 4. Mitchell and Lachlan got the second set for the Ballan Black team, winning against Emily Lyle and Chantelle 6 3. In the third set Emily and Emily took a 4 0 lead, but Ben and Mitchell put up a ght back to take the match to a tie-break. However the C2 Blue team was able to win this one. With the sets 2 1 it came down to the last set. Nick and Mitchell did not give in to Eva and Chantelle winning by 6 3. C2 Black 3/23 def C2 Blue 1/16. The C3 had a tough match against Buninyong. In the rst set Ethan and Mackinnon went down 6 2. Ben and Adam played some great tennis, but unfortunately were not able to win the tie-break. In the third set Ethan and Adam came close to another tie-break, but unfortunately one break proved to be deciding. In the last set Mackinnon and Ben did everything they could to win the rst set for Ballan, but were not able to keep with their opponents, losing 2 6. Ballan 0/12 lost Buninyong 4/24.
Cody Gates bowling for the U12s against Darley Roar. Photos Chris Thom
Ballan Cricket Club

Bowling - C Micallef 7.41-5/22, R Scott 8-0-2/13, D Trickey 6-2-1/8 Bowling rst, Buninyong got off to a yer but Ballan pegged them back well with 7/50. An outstanding performance from Chris Micallef capturing 5/22. Chasing 138, Ballan nished at 1/26 with T. Curwen-King making 20 not out, a good start for next week. Under 14 Ballan 2/127 v North Ballarat 4/60 Batting D Graham 52 ret, J McGregor 33, B Loughnane 8no, R Ranieri 7no Bowling S Dehnert 3-1-2/6, J Crowe 2-0-1/2, R Ranieri, 3-1-1/14. Ballan batted rst with Dylan Graham and Jack McGregor putting together another solid opening partnership before Dylan retired. Ballans bowling and elding was excellent holding the North Ballarat score to 4/60. Sam Dehnert was Ballans best bowler with 2/6. Under 12 Ballan 3/50 lost to Darley Roar 5/111 Batting - J McGregor 16 ret, J Crowe 15 ret. Bowling - J Crowe 3-1-1/7, J Johnston 2-0-1/11, D Pascoe 2-0-1/12. Ballan had a good start with four of our bowlers taking wickets and a good elding effort. Ballans run chase saw two of our batters retire and all of the batters making partnerships. A great start to the year for the Under 12s.
Division 1 Ballan 240 v Creswick Imperials 3/77 Batting - M Snaith 97, C Dunne 52, M Nolan 22. Bowling - N Healed 6-32/20, R Aquilina 5-3-1/8. Ballan got off to an excellent start with the bat, however only Michael Snaith with an awesome 97 and Cameron Dunne 52, capitalised to post 240 in the heat. Ballan then had to bowl 24 overs and have Creswick Imperials at 3/77 at the end of day 1. Division 3 - Bye Under 16 Ballan 1/26 v Buninyong 138 Batting - T Curwen King 20 no, C Micallef 1 no.
The C2 Blue Team Chantelle, Emily Tabb, Emily Lyle and Eva.
Results 2014 Club Championship

Under 12 Boys Singles 1. Ethan Beroncello 16 - winner 2. PelleCasteleijn 14 runner-up 3. Ben Campey 8 (count back) 4. Adam Furlong 8 5. Luke Hallet 3 Under 15 Boys Singles Section 1 1. Andrew Waddington 12 2. Lachlan Furlong 7 3. Mitchell Furlong 6 Section 2 1. Connor McLeod 12 2. Joel Bertoncello 7 3. Ben Rivett 0 Grand Final Andrew Waddington d Connor McLeod 6-1 Under 12 Girls Singles Kelsey Josephs 6 d Jessica Tabb 4 Under 15 Girls Singles Juulke Castelijn d Emily Tabb 6-0, 6-1 Open Men Section 1 1. Daniel Waddington 12 2. Ferry Castelijn 6 3. Shane Woodroffe 2 Section 2 1. John Waddington 12 2. Andrew Waddington 6 3. Darcy Tatchell 0 Grand Final Daniel Waddington 6 d John Waddington 1 Open Ladies Kristy Tatchell 1/13 - winner Samantha Lee 1/12 runner-up Helen Tatchell 1/11 Doubles Girls Juulke and Jessica 6 d Emily and Kelsey 0 Under 15 Andrew and Lachlan 12 - winner Joel and Juulke 6 runner-up Connor and Mitchell 0 Under 12 Pelle Castelijn and Ben Rivett 6 (7) d Ben Campey and Luke Hallett 5 (5) Open Doubles Daniel Waddington and Samantha Lee 11 - winner Darcy Tatchell and Shane Woodroffe 9 runners-up Ferry Castelijn and Kristy Tatchell 6
Jack Crowe (U12) batting to retire on 15 runs.
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Results Week 10 U/16 Blue 2/175 defeated Riddell 6/77 Baiden Cracknell starred in a convincing win over Riddell with an unbeaten century and a run out. He was supported by Tom Dickinson with 31 and bowlers Brad Croxford with 2/14 and Billy Grifths with 2/15. Batting Baiden Crackell 100not, Tom Dickinson 31, Alex Porter 13. Bowling - Billy Grifths 2/15, Brad Croxford 2/14, Alex Jackson 1/7. U/16 Green 0/132 defeated Rupertswood Blue 4/108 A solid batting performance from openers Jack Lalor and Nick Stuhldreier set up a comfortable win for the team. Batting - Jack Lalor 51no ,Nick Stuhldreier 50no Bowling - Blake Cordell 1/9, Kieren McKenzie 1/7, Jack Lalor 1/15. U/14 Blue 8/92 defeated Gisborne Titans 9/86 Batting - Rylan Porter 41no, Mathew Bayly 14, Zac Wheelahan 21. Bowling - Mason Dickson 2/5, Piers Vandenhende 2/9, Rylan Porter 1/6, Liam Taylor 1/8, Adam Svaljek 1/18. U/14 Green 3/103 defeated East Sunbury 4/92 Batting - Daniel Lalor 30no, Jacob Pawlowicz 15, Dylan Cordell 15no. Bowling - James Mayne 1/, Lachlan Payne 1/10, Hamish Lyle 1/18. Milo Cricket - Many youngsters participated in the program under the watchful eye of Snowy Lalor and many helpers. This years Milo Cricket program was a huge success with participation levels at an all-time record, Mr Lalor said.
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Alex Jackson representing the Marsh Junior Cricket Club presents a cap to a Milo Cricketer while co-ordinator Snowy Lalor watches on.
A Milo Cricketer bowls under the watchful eye of Bacchus Marsh senior player Ben Hicks.
Under 14 Greens Jacob Pawlowicz hooks one to the boundary on his way to an aggressive innings of 15.
Daniel Lalor turns one around the corner in his innings of 30 not out for Under 14 Green.
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Balliang part-owner/ trainer Michael Armstrong scored an upset victory in the www.eventsgeelong. com.au Pace for C0 class over 2100 metres, when ve year old P Forty Seven/ Lil Sweet Art mare Gabbys Sweetheart greeted the judge at Supertab odds of $43.40. Making her second race appearanace, Gabbys Sweetheart driven by Kate Gath enjoyed a lovely trip from gate three trailing the heavily backed favourite McRita (gate four), before nishing hard along the sprint lane to score by 2 metres in a rate of 2-00.1 from McRita and Bushi. driver Anne-Maree Conroys honest 7-Y-0 Earl/ Special Code gelding Bill Pepperell returned to the winners list by taking the Hamilton Furnishing Trotters Handicap for T0 to T4 class over 2160 metres. Starting from a tough 40 metre handicap, Bill Pepperell raced by Anne-Maree in partnership with mother Pat settled three back along the markers, but a long way off the leader Ollie Nova in a strung out eld. Gradually making ground to be three back in the moving line at the bell, Bill Pepperell was under pressure in the last lap to keep in touch with the leaders, but after being taken four wide on the nal bend, charged home in the straight to score by 3.5 metres in a rate of 2-04.4 over Ollie Nova and Idle Suntime (one/one three wide last lap) with son-in-law Nathan Cahir, greeted the judge in the Logical Property Services Pace for C0 class over 2160 metres at Hamilton. Trained at Dunnstown and driven by Nathan, Rogue Assassin led throughout from gate two, scoring by 9.4 metres from Tearitup (one/one three wide last lap) which joined him prior to the home turn in a rate of 1-59.7. Rose Devine nished third after following the winner. Parwans Jodi Quinlan snared the Goulburn Murray Credit Union Claiming Pace over 2180 metres at Kilmore on Thursday with 6-Y-0 Modern Art/Sorbonne gelding Our Horizon who is racing in peak form. Bred and raced by mother Cheryl, Our Horizon was driven hard from gate ve to arrest the lead from Megasam and was never headed, defeating Luv Tha Aces Lombo (three wide last lap from mid-eld) and Mister Douglas along the sprint lane from three back the markers. The mile rate 1-59.9.
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Kiwi raiders have won a plethora of A.G. Hunter Cups including the last four and added another one to the list when ve year old Christian Cullen/Splendid Dreams gelding Christen Me returned to the winners list by taking out the $400,000 (Group 1) Del-Re National Food Group Hunter Cup for M0 or better class over the marathon journey of 3280 metres at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday1 February in front of a tremendous and enthusiastic crowd. Trained in Christchurch by Cran Dalgety who couldnt make it across the Tasman after suffering a nasty Jet Ski accident requiring a long operation, Christen Me with regular reinsman Dexter Dunn in the sulky carrying the colours of the sponsor, stepped safely from barrier four on the second line to settle well back in the eld. In a terric spectacle with a number of runners making continual moves, Ballarat Cup winner Restrepo was sent forward mid-race to park outside the leader Smoken Up which had crossed Abettorpunt with-
At Hamilton on Wednesday, Daylesford trainer/
Former Terang HRC President Bruce Clarke the regular driver of champion pacer Gammalite was in the winners stall when 7-Y-0 Pass The Mustard/Shemida Francis gelding Rogue Assassin raced in partnership
Rockbanks Joe Aquiliner was successful with 5-Y-0 Sundon/Anneld Castleton gelding Jack Castleton at Maryborough on Thursday,taking out the Peter Egan Bi-Rite Electrical Trotters Handicap for T0 & T1 class over 2190 metres in a rate of 2-08.1. With Korweinguboora reinsman Eddie Conroy in the sulky, Jack Castleton gained the judges nod over Ruby Victory along the sprint lane off the back of Whathappensinvegas, with Ballan Road running on late to nish third.
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in a lap of the start, with Christen Me following him forward in the three wide line to join the leader prior to the bell. Gaining the upper hand from Smoken Up on the home turn, Christen Me was challenged strongly by Caribbean Blaster and the pair raced clear of their rivals with The Gold Ace giving chase. Holding a narrow margin to the wire, Christen Me scored by a half head in a thrilling nish over Caribbean Blaster, with The Gold Ace 2.8 metres away in third place a metre in front of Abettorpunt which used the sprint lane to close in late. Ballarat Cup winner Restrepo nished fth. Smoken Up had excuses for nishing seventh as he received a at tyre during the run which wrapped around his wheel stopping any progress prior to the home turn. Following the race, partowner Vicki Purdon ruled out an Inter Dominion campaign for Christen Me who is to head home next week for a well deserved spell before being prepared for next seasons New Zealand Cup, a race he ran third in last November.
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Tabcorp Park Saturday 1 February Race 8 Hunter Cup Winner: Christen Me (11). Trainer: Cran Dalgety. Driver: Dexter Dunn. Photo: Stuart McCormick.
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Premier Division hosted Victoria, however they were only able to secure a draw on one rink for the day. Darren Fletchers rink got off to a yer against their opponents, at one stage leading 18-2, however as happens in bowls the oppositioncame home strongly after the tea breakto force the draw. Again on the other rinks, each suffered narrow losses, with the highest losing margin being 6 shots. Anotherinstance of deja vu Final scores - Avenue 83 lost Victoria 97 Division 3 travelled to Linton, hoping to earn a victory to stay in the hunt for a nals berth, however mother nature intervened and with a temperature of 40.2 degrees, both Clubs had no option but to abandon the game. Division 5 (at home)took on Linton with scores close all day. Avenue needed two shots on the last end to secure an overall win. Unfortunately this did not turn out to be the case, with Linton scoring one shot on the last end and winning overall by two shots. Final scores- Avenue 95 lost Linton 97 Division 9 travelled to Central Wendouree and ended up winning all three rinks. The bowlers relished the opportunity to get in a meaningful game of bowls,despite the heat, and given that Avenue have received six walkovers to date this season. For Avenue Ron Millington in his second game as skip made it 2 out of 2 with a convincing 17 shot win. Peter OConnors rink came from behind winning the last four ends to secure a 3 shot win, whilst Tim Cuttlers rink atoned for last weeks loss by recording a 4 shot win. Final scores - Avenue 80 def Central Wendouree 56
Bacchus Marsh Golf

Results Week ending Sat 1 Feb Monday Stableford Winner Corey Salisbury (23) 39 on c/b, R/up Ray Pentony (8) 39pts. Wednesday - Ladies Stableford A Grade - Merryn Morris (21) 33pts, R/up Margo Dunne (13) 33pts. B Grade - Anne Buckley (42) 35pts, R/up Di Barnett (28) 31pts. NTP - Margo Dunne. Thursday Stableford A Grade - Terry Grifths (14) 41pts, R/upDarren Skelton (4) 37pts. B Grade - Tony Haseloff (15) 44pts, R/up Brendan Sanderson (16) 38pts. NTP - Barney Sherriff. Saturday - Stroke & Monthly Medal A Grade - John Xeureb (5) 69, R/up Barry Martin (6) 70. B Grade - Chris Longden (11) 71, R/up Adrian Havelberg (16) 71. C Grade & medal - Laurie Craig (18) 68, R/up Alan Jaffrey (18) 69.
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Results Under 10 Mixed Magic 1 (6) lost Saints 1 (17) Lightning 1 (3) lost Dolphins 1 (37) Lightning 2 (26) def Panthers 1 (0) Dolphins 2 (7) lost Panthers 2 (17) Under 12 Girls Saints 1 (32) def Lightning 1 (7) Under 12 Boys Magic 2 (18) def Dolphins 2 (8) Saints 1 (10) lost Dolphins 1 (41) Lightning 2 (37) def Lightning 4 (2) Under 14 Girls Magic 1 (14) lost Lightning 1 (16) Saints 1 (40) def Saints 2 (9) Under 14 Boys Magic 1 (25) def Panthers 1 (7) Saints 1 (48) def Dolphins 1 (10) Lightning 1 (31) def Lightning 3 (12)
Ballan Golf Club

Results - Week ending Saturday 1 February Wednesday Stableford Winner Victor Buttigieg 38 points, R/u John Fitzgerald 34 points. NTP - 12th Victor Buttigieg, Magpie 14th Chris Tudor. Saturday Stroke/Monthly Medal A Grade - Winner Kev Lockman 72-14-58, R/up Ken Muhlhan 73-13-60. B Grade - Monthly Medal Luke Nunn 71-20-51, R/up Noel Hazard 76-21-55. NTPs - 7th Kev Lockman, 12th Trevor Sparks. Magpies - 14th Peter Di Fiore, 18th Ian Godkin.
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