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Tuesday 14 January, 2020 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Vol 14 No 2

A grassfire takes off at Swans Road, Darley on Boxing Day caused by a grass slasher. Photo Tim Saultry

Fire season is here

By Helen Tatchell
A bushfire with enormous potential to
destruct a large part of the Moorabool
region saw a Watch and Act issued via
the VicEmergency App at about 4pm on
the third day of the New Year.
The message was issued on Friday 3
January for Blackwood, Coimadai, Dales
Creek, Darley, Greendale, Korobeit,
Lerderderg and Myrniong areas.
Approximately 15 fire tankers and two
strike teams were deployed with two
fire-bombing helicopters assisting the
crews at Dales Creek that saw the fire
travel in a southerly direction towards
Greendale.
The fire was downgraded to contained,
that same evening at 8pm and is believed
to have ignited within bushland.
State Control Centre Media told the
Moorabool News the cause of the Dales
Creek fire is unknown.
Volunteer firefighters attended from
the Ballan Group and Bacchus Marsh
Group of brigades with support from the
Trentham fire brigade.
Southern Rural Water closed Pykes
Creek reservoir with recreational users
advised to leave the area.
A week prior in Darley, a small grass
fire was contained as crews from the
Bacchus Marsh group of brigades
doused the flames with haste.
The fire at Swans Rd on Boxing day
on Thursday 26 December, burnt about
two-hectares of grassland.
Anthony Pearce Commander/OIC
said 11-units from Brigades in the
Bacchus Marsh Group (Bacchus Marsh,
Coimadai, Rowsley, Myrniong and
Parwan) and Melton attended.
The cause was grass slashing.
“CFA is disappointed the fire started
from someone undertaking high risk
activity during that period.
“The fire dangers were quite high,” he
said.
Mr Pearce told the Moorabool News the
public are reminded of their obligations
in regard to grass cutting.
“They must comply with all legal
requirements during the fire danger
period.”
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Second life for food

advocate to visit
Moorabool
Australia Day is fast approaching and
celebrations will take place this year in
Ballan, with a special ambassador who
has a ‘waste not, want not’ philosophy.
A champion for the homeless, Ms
Simone Carson AM established
SecondBite in 2005 and will visit
Moorabool Shire at the Australia
Day Celebrations to be held at the
Mechanics Institute, Inglis Street,
Ballan on Sunday 26 January, 2020.
Ms Carson is a 2019 Victorian
Australian of the Year Finalist and a
Member of the Order of Australia for
significant service to the community
through contributions and leadership
in the food rescue sector.
The SecondBite organisation was
born after Ms Carson discovered
more than $8 billion in food is thrown
away each year in Australia. Along
Simone Carson. Photo supplied with her husband Ian, she decided
to do something about it. Starting by
personally rescuing leftover fruit and
vegetables from the Prahran Market
and redistributing it to a charity for
homeless people.
Moorabool Mayor Cr David Edwards
said Ms Carson AM would play an
important role in local celebrations.
“This year we are proud to welcome
Ms Carson AM to be part of our
community on this special occasion,
which recognises us as Australians and
part of a wonderful community and
nation.”
Ms Carson said SecondBite does more
than feed hungry Australians.
“Through the agencies it supports,
it helps provide companionship and
connection and shines a light on social
issues,” she said.
“The organisation has grown from
three volunteers who moved 600kgs of
food in Victoria, to a nationwide not-
for profit, with 87 staff and hundreds
of volunteers who, through our
agency partners, have provided over
105 million fresh, nutritious meals to
Australians in hardship.”
The Australia Day Ambassador
Program sends high achieving
Australians to over 300 community
celebrations nationwide every
Australia Day. Ambassadors are
sportspeople, scientists, business-
people, actors and community
workers who provide added
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events and activities. The Ambassador
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builds on the strength and excitement
of local communities’ Australia Day
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Food bowl road

gets upgrade
By Cross
ient: Helen Tatchell
Roads Trading “Drainage improvements were made along the length of Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle said the investment
ate: 20/12/17
the project to facilitate the flow of stormwater however flood will help local farm businesses and supply chains “to
A road prone to flooding has been widened, sealed and now mitigation works were not part of the scope of works,” they
ock Up No.: 3
improve productivity and access markets.”
open for use, but may still flood. said. Council confirmed the Stonehill Estate includes some of
The Werribee Vale road in Maddingley has been upgraded Member for Melton Steve McGhie said the agriculture sector the catchment above this site (Werribee Vale road) and
and completed ahead of schedule, with a total project budget of Bacchus Marsh is benefiting from safer, better quality
has a drainage strategy with measures to control flow of
roads thanks program funding.
costing $807,500. stormwater from the estate.
“The Werribee Vale Road upgrade involved widening and
Moorabool Shire Council contributed $482,500 and funding “These measures will be implemented as the estate continues
sealing a 1.7 km section of the road and will ensure local
from a State government Local Roads to Market Program, farmers and growers can transport their produce to market to develop.”
chipped in $325,000. more easily,” he said. The Werribee Vale Road Widening project is one of 77
“The road was widened from 4.0m seal to 6.6m seal,” a “Agriculture is an important sector for the Bacchus Marsh projects being delivered under the Local Roads to Market
council spokesperson told the Moorabool News. region, and we’re pleased to be investing in its future.” program across the State.

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Words are gold

By Meg Kennedy

A young Bacchus Marsh

student has received a pres-
tigious award for her writing
talents.
Grade 6 Bacchus Marsh PS
student Alisha Rizvi was re-
cently awarded a gold medal
for her work in the writing
category of the 2019 Interna-
tional Competitions and As-
sessments for Schools (ICAS)
Awards last November 2019.
The writing assessment is a
40-minute test, where partic-
ipating students from Years
2 to 12 pick a writing style, Bacchus Marsh performer Caitlyn de Kuyper (right) in CATS.

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either persuasive or narra-
tive, and are given a topic to
write on.
This year’s topic was ‘Eve- By Meg Kennedy “I have always loved being on stage since
ryone can help make the I was little, as do most little girls. But the
world a better place’, where A young Bacchus Marsh performer will excitement and adrenaline I feel when I
students created an argu- take the main stage in a new performance of perform is something so rare, which is how
ment either for or against the the musical CATS. I know this is the journey for me,” she said.
topic. A fresh new interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Caitlyn trains five-days a week at a studio in
Receiving a medal means Alisha Rizvi receives her award. Photo - submitted Webber’s musical by the Young Australian Brunswick. Her favourite part of performing
the student has the highest Broadway Chorus will take over the National is “being able to portray different characters
score in that subject out of thoughts on a page without on a novel and was award- Theatre in January, for a limited season of ten and entertain the audience, and meeting so
their year level in Australia. saying anything.” ed first place in last year’s shows. many new people along the way.”
Mum Sara said her daugh- “Writing is also a way for Moorabool Young Writers Caitlyn de Kuyper will be part of the main Over 90 young, talented performers make
ter started showing interest her to ‘create her own world short story competition. cast as Bombalurina, the flirtatious cat up the Cats who will strut, sing, prance and
in writing back in Year 1. where she is in control and She would like to acknowl- played by singer Taylor Swift in the recent dance across the stage as they gather together
“Since then, it has only im- anything can happen’. She’s edge her teachers at Bacchus film adaptation. for the annual Jellicle Ball, supported by a
proved, and she was in Year loved writing since Prep and Marsh PS and Mr Chris Caitlyn said she landed the role through an youth orchestra.
3 when she received her first has had a journal for years.” Brown for teaching, encour- audition process, which led to call-backs, and CATS will run for a limited season at the
High Distinction,” she said. Although she hasn’t yet de- aging and supporting her from there was lucky enough to be casted. National Theatre between January 17-25,
“Alisha enjoys writing cided what she might want to develop with her love of The 19-year-old has been performing for 2020.
because it is a way for her to be when she grows up, reading and writing over the 15-years and “most definitely” would like to Tickets and more information are available
to indirectly express her Alisha is currently working years. pursue musical theatre as a career. at www.nationaltheatre.org.au/cats/.

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Emergency cases will always be taken to the closest and most clinically
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Flooded thrice
By Helen Tatchell
Two-weeks before Christmas, Karen Trask’s
property was flooded after a 70mm deluge of
rain hit the area in 2018.
“We were out of our house for 10-months,”
she told the December 4 Ordinary Meeting
of Council.
“We had to have a total rebuild inside and
out. This put us through extreme stress two
weeks before Christmas,” she said through
tears.
And that was not the first time.
“We have had to move three-times,” Ms
Trask said.
The meeting heard on 10 February 2010 the
property was flooded with a copy of the
report sent to council by an independent
engineer.
“We received a letter from Council
12-months later that said, ‘the drainage
was being inspected and was assessed as
functional.’”
West Ward councillor Tom Sullivan called a
Point of Order after Ms Trask said it was all
“a blatant lie.”
Sandbags now adorn the property.
“In another meeting this year (2019) with
council I said this was a very urgent matter
or we will face same situation again.
“I am a ratepayer, tell me why I have been
paying rates when I have not been living in
my home for ten-months?”
Ms Trask asked at the meeting why the item
was put in confidential.
“This should be Council’s priority. In a blink
of an eye we can face the same situation
again. Sandbags around the house will not
stop my house being flooded so tell me,
what are you going to do about it?” Ms Trask
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agenda in confidential and we will notify
you of the outcome.”
The Moorabool News contacted Council
for a response with Phil Jeffrey, GM
Infrastructure acknowledging the result of
the large rain event resulted in significant
damage across Bacchus Marsh and part of
the shire.
“Water inundation was experienced at
a property in Munro Ct, Bacchus Marsh
during this event and the residents at the
property were unfortunately displaced from
their home after the event,” he said.
Since the event, Mr Jeffrey said Council
has undertaken an extensive review of the
underground stormwater network as well
as a flood investigation and analysis of the
catchment to inform possible mitigation
works to address the issues that were
experienced.
“The report detailed a number of short and
long term, mitigation measures.
“Council has approved an overspend of the
Capital Works budget to mitigate flooding
issues to the properties between Halletts Way
and Munro Court. The work involves raising
the levels of the nature-strip in Halletts Way
to redirect overland flow towards the Carey
Crescent intersection.”
The next step in this process Mr Jeffrey
told the Moorabool News, is to complete a
detailed design and appoint a contractor
to undertake works, with a view to work
commencing in February/March 2020.
Mr Jeffrey said at the request of the property
owner, Council placed sandbags within the
property as a temporary measure to avoid
repeat water inundation should another
major storm occur.
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Fire season is here
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And volunteer fire brigade members are not just contained to fighting fires within the local
Moorabool area. Over the last four to six weeks, CFA District 15 has been actively involved in
supporting the fire efforts in New South Wales and Victoria.
An East Gippsland farmer described the scene as “the big red steer” coming out of the high
country, “a monster”, he told ABC radio.
The entire District 15 CFA fire brigades, that include the Ballan and Bacchus Marsh groups,
have all assisted in a mass deployment to the fire fronts.
Bacchus Marsh SES is another volunteer organisation that has assisted, whilst they do not
fight fires they contribute with operational tasking.
“We have had six members join a task force to relocate DELWP firefighting vehicles in
preparation for deployment,” their facebook post read.
“We often play extensive roles in logistics, ground support, staging area management and
more.”
The CFA Fire Danger Period for Moorabool was declared on 9 December 2019 and is currently
in force, restricting the use of fire in the community.
For further information refer to CFA Website ‘Can I or Can’t I’ section.
CRIME STATISTICS
- 43 offences were recorded in 2019 for causing bushfires. Of these, 21 offences resulted in
an arrest/summons (charge). This relates to offences in Victoria in the 12 month period
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Firebug Ready, just in case

By Kate Taylor

wanted
By Helen Tatchell
New weapons have been as-
signed to the Ballarat police
station to be used in situa-
tions of ‘Active Armed Of-
fender’ and terrorist attacks
outside of metropolitan
Detectives from Moorabool Crime Investigation Unit Melbourne.
are investigating a series of grass fires which occurred in It’s the closest regional 24-
Bacchus Marsh and surrounds on the afternoon of Saturday
hour station to Moorabool
28 December 2019.
to be involved in the roll-out
Emergency Services responded to a grass fire near the
of the weapons, along with
intersection of Glenmore road and Bacchus Marsh-Balliang
road at Glenmore at about 3.50pm. Geelong, Shepparton and
“The fire burnt approximately ten-acres of farmland before Morwell.
it was contained,” a police spokesperson said. It is being In December 2019 Victoria
treated as suspicious. Police signed a new contract
At about 4.45pm emergency services were alerted to a small that will deliver 300 semi-
grass fire on Woolpack road, Parwan. automatic rifles to be used
The fire was quickly extinguished and is also being treated by uniform and frontline
as suspicious. support police throughout
“Our investigators are keen to speak to anyone, particularly the state from mid-2020.
in the area of Parwan-Exford road between BM-Geelong More than 700 police offic-
road and Exford road between 4pm and 5pm that day.” ers from the Public Order
Senior Constable Simon Kirk (Moorabool CIU) told the Response Team (PORT) and Victoria Police members with the semi-automatic rifles that have been assigned to the
Moorabool News there were four fires within 500-metres on Ballarat police station. Photo - Victoria Police
the regional station mem-
the Parwan-Exford road.
bers will be trained to use follows the rollout of active active armed offender or ter- “I also want to reassure the
“They were all lit on the side of the road and someone must
the rifles in response to criti- armed offender training to rorist attack was to occur in
have seen someone pulling up in that area and getting out of community that police of-
cal incidents. all police officers and the
a vehicle,” he said. regional Victoria,” Deputy ficers will not be patrolling
If you witnessed people or vehicles in the vicinity of the The rifles will not be per- release of the new hostile Commissioner Patton said. the streets with the rifles as
below fires, or have any dash cam footage prior to CFA sonally issued and will in- vehicle policy; all of which
“By expanding this capabil- part of general duties. Un-
arriving, contact police. stead be assigned to the rel- are designed to uplift officer
evant areas to be delegated ity to four key regional hubs less they are responding to
- Glenmore road and Bacchus Marsh-Balliang road, capability when responding
Glenmore; each shift. to critical incidents. and PORT the community a critical incident, the rifles
- Woolpack road, Parwan; Deputy Commissioner “Let me be clear, it will be can be reassured we have will be securely stored at the
- Parwan-Exford road, Parwan. Shane Patton, Regional Op- a very sad day if the rifles trained officers who can re- police station or in vehicles
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers erations, said the introduc- are used, but the reality is spond to these incidents in a and the community won’t
on 1800 333 000. tion of the new weapons we need to be prepared if an timely manner. see them,” he said.

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The 100-year old Avenue of Honour trees will be assessed by air, then pruned and trimmed.

Unexpected present Trees to be pruned

Photo – MEG KENNEDY

for rider
Moorabool Highway Patrol police officers
woke up and went to work on Christmas Day,
with one road user getting a nice surprise
and it wasn’t from Father Christmas.
Officers intercepted a speeding motorcyclist
in Anakie who was travelling between lunch
and dinner family functions.
Police said the 31-year old Grovedale man
was detected travelling at an alleged speed
of 143km/h in a 100km/h zone on Ballan-
Geelong road around 5.40pm.
“The driver stated he was going between
family functions, when asked his reasons for
speeding,” a VicPol spokesperson said.
The man was issued with a $702 fine and
had his licence suspended for six-months.
The intercept was part of Operation
Roadwise, a state-wide focus on keeping
the community safe on the roads during the
Christmas and New Year period.
Minor commuting delays will be
experienced this week and next, but it is not
the trains.
Moorabool Shire Council are undertaking
aerial inspections and tree pruning works on
the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour from
Monday 13 January to Friday 24 January 2020.
Works will occur from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
CEO, Derek Madden, said Council will
work hard to ensure that traffic and other
disruptions are kept to a minimum.
“Whilst efforts will be made to limit traffic
disruptions and road closures during these
works, our primary objective is always to
ensure the safety of workers, pedestrians,
motorists and the general public,” he said.
Mr Madden said these works are part of
Council’s commitment to the Bacchus Marsh
Avenue of Honour Strategic Management
Plan and are aimed at limiting any risk to
public safety, while extending the life of the
trees.
The original planting of the Avenue of
Honour occurred 100-years ago in 1919.

Moorabool Shire Council

Police swarm house
By Helen Tatchell
An alleged siege with re-
ports of guns and explosives
saw emergency services,
heavily armed police and
the dog squad promptly at-
tend a premise in Bacchus
Marsh last week.
A spokesperson for Victoria
Police told the Moorabool
News they were called to
an address in Ryan court
on Tuesday about 1.15pm, to
conduct a welfare check on a
man.
Police and emergency services swamped the Bacchus
Marsh property last week. Photo – JASON McEGAN
COUNCIL MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday
5 February 2020, at 6.00pm, in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead
St, Ballan.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY 2020
WITH MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL!
Moorabool Shire Council invites you to join in the Shire’s official Australia Day Celebrations
commencing at 8.00am at the Mechanics Institute, Ballan. Council is proud to have the
assistance of local service clubs who will cook the Community BBQ Breakfast.
The festivities will include the following:
• Community BBQ Breakfast
• Musical Entertainment
• Town Crier
• Australia Day Ambassador Simone Carson AM
• Flag Raising Ceremony

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three vehicles attending the
address. AVENUE OF HONOUR TREE INSPECTIONS AND PRUNING WORKS
Council will undertake aerial inspections and tree pruning works on the Bacchus Marsh
Witnesses at the scene said
Avenue of Honour until Friday 24 January 2020. Works will occur from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
they saw “lots of cops heavi- These works are part of Council’s commitment to the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour
ly armed, dog squad and ap-
SPECIALTIES Strategic Management Plan and are aimed at limiting any risk to public safety, while extending
proximately 20 emergency the life of the trees. Efforts will be made to limit traffic disruptions and road closures.
PHO (Noodle Soup) with pic of soup dish
service vehicles.”
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abool News upon police ar-
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rival a man locked himself
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“Police negotiated with the
man and peacefully resolved
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7pm,” they said.
The man was been taken
to hospital by Ambulance
Victoria.
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CEO: Derek Madden
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CANCER—June 22-July 22
Your own standards, already high, exceed themselves and
lead to a significant community related accomplishment.
Be careful of tempting offers that look too good to be

Stars & Puzzles

true.
LEO—July 23-August 22
New fields of interest appeal to you. You may be learn-
ing about modern art, mechanics, or medieval history.
Be careful if planning surprises. A relationship becomes
more harmonious.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
Positive friendship news may arrive this week. Some sur-
QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★ ✯✯✯✯✯✯
prise expenses may greet you on the weekend. You make
major strides with a pet project, but don’t rush it to
completion.
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
★★★★★★★★ Plan a positive strategy if friction persists in the career
setting. The week has an international flavour as you meet
individuals of diverse backgrounds. Your salesmanship
skills shine.
ARIES—March 21-April 20 SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
Insurance and other such matters require careful atten- This could be the week for entering into joint ventures -
tion this week. A recent romantic setback may be hap- but be sure to iron out even the slightest of details.
pily reversed. A travel companion is more energetic than Recreation is highlighted. You may be returning to a once
you first realized. favoured sport.
TAURUS—April 21-May 22 SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Remembering advice you have been giving others can Delays may be inevitable through the weekend, but you
be the best remedy for a current dilemma. Cooperative may enjoy an adventure along the way. You are uncom-
endeavours bring outstanding results at the workplace. monly perceptive this week, able to read the minds of
You may earn high praise. those you love.
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
This is a great week for reviewing finances and planning This week finds neighbours becoming more congenial
budgets. A new interest captures your imagination and and relatives more eager to help you fight for a cause.
may lead to an unexpected friendship. A family member Appreciation from someone comes in an unconventional,
responds positively to your guidance. but genuine way.
CANCER—June 22-July 22 AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
Your own standards, already high, exceed themselves and This weeks finds you lending a sympathetic ear - again
NO. 9133 lead to a significant community related accomplishment. and again. Romance is on the upswing, but a combina-
Be careful of tempting offers that look too good to be tion of good humour and common sense is crucial. A
ACROSS DOWN true. travel idea requires refinement.
7. Impressionist (12) 1. Burn (8)
LEO—July 23-August 22 PISCES—February 20-March 20
8. Fasten (6) 2. Defeat (4)
9. Winner (6) 3. Apart (7) A modest windfall may arrive before the weekend.
New fields of interest appeal to you. You may be learn- Shopping and educational travel are highlighted from Sat-
10. Stuck (7) 4. Card (5) ing about modern art, mechanics, or medieval history. urday on. This is a splendid week for tracking your roots
12. Drunk (5) 5. Long sock (8) Be careful if planning surprises. A relationship becomes and designing a family tree.
15. Dress (5) 6. Group (4) more harmonious.
16. Extended (7) 11. Thrilling (8) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
VIRGO—August 23-September 22 You are conservative and sentimental and have an instinc-
18. Spirit (6) 13. Glass (8)
Positive friendship news may arrive this week. Some sur- tive urge to protect others. You enjoy change, often for
20. Lake (6) 14. Fit (7) change sake. You are a born collector and the year ahead
prise expenses may greet you on the weekend. You make
22. Unaided (6-6) 17. Cool (5) major strides with a pet project, but don’t rush it to accents not only hobbies, but significant artistic accomp-
19. Money (4) completion. lishments.
21. Departed (4)
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
CRYPTIC PUZZLE Plan a positive strategy if friction persists in the career
setting. The week has an international flavour as you meet

ACROSS
7. The ghost town that’s become a resort? (7,5). 8. A
tune played on the piano that’s not “Brazil”! (6). 9. Forced
the diver to swim to the point (6). 10. Looking for a cord
to put round (7). 12. Gauzy and Hollywoodish? (5). 15.
Audibly snap “Stop!” (5). 16. An opportunity in the first
performance (7). 18. Thomas didn’t have a team for the
return (6). 20. Show, at the far end, a woman and man
(6). 22. A marine drawing (4,2,3,3).
DOWN
1. The rest are in the foreground with the author (8). 2.
Look, chaps, I must go inside (4). 3. The rot is spreading
in the tins and boxes (7). 4. Colour blind (5). 5. Hearing
test (8). 6. Inflamation you got in the middle of last year
(4). 11. How the croupier wore his hat? (8). 13. Wild
creature who’ll let you fed it (3-5). 14. Drinks for morale
(7). 17. Soon find out on the quiet, when you pry (5). 19.
Love bird (4). 21. The girl and boy were rivals (4).
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9132
14, Spirits. 17, Snoo-p. 19, Duck. 21, Vi-Ed.
5, Audition. 6, (la)St-ye(ar). 11, Rakishly. 13, Man-eater.
Down - 1, Fo-rest-er. 2, M-I-en. 3, Ca-rto-ns. 4, Shade.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Edis-on (rev.). 20, (fa)R-Eve-Al. 22, Call of the sea.
Across - 6, Disobedient. 7, Mire. 8, Intimate. 9, Plaice.
St-a-ring. 12, Filmy. 15, Brake (break). 16, Opening. 18,
10, Reduce. 12, Jacket. 15, Mature. 17, Clarinet. 19,
Across - 7, Holiday haunt. 8, P-eanut. 9, Drive-N. 10,
Hail. 20, Deteriorate.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, Asterisk. 2, Oblige. 3, Editor. 4, Deem. 5, Static.
6, Drill. 11, Dutchman. 13, Allude. 14, Tundra. 15, Mut-
17, Chill. 19, Cash. 21, Gone.
Stocking. 6, Trio. 11, Exciting. 13, Schooner. 14, Healthy.
ton. 16, Raise. 18, Rite.
Down - 1, Smoulder. 2, Beat. 3, Asunder. 4, Knave. 5,
Lagoon. 22, Single-handed.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
hered. 12, Tipsy. 15, Frock. 16, Lengthy. 18, Scotch. 20,
Across - 6, Grave doubts. 7, Tosh (anag.). 8, Re-solve-
Across - 7, Impersonator. 8, Button. 9, Victor. 10, Ad-
d. 9, A-t-tend. 10, R-emot-e. 12, AB-ases. 15, S-trip-s.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
17, Mean-time. 19, O-nus (rev.). 20, Took the lead.
Down - 1, Ca-shie-rs. 2, Fe-are-d. 3, Mo-us-er. 4, A-be-
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9133
l. 5, As-sent. 6, G-lo-at. 11, Marmoset (anag.). 13, Breath.
SUDOKU
individuals of diverse backgrounds. Your salesmanship
skills shine.
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
NUMBER GAME
This could be the week for entering into joint ventures -
but be sure to iron out even the slightest of details.
Recreation is highlighted. You may be returning to a once
favouredANSWER
sport. BELOW
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Delays may be inevitable through the weekend, but you
may enjoy an adventure along the way. You are uncom-
monly perceptive this week, able to read the minds of
those you love.
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
This week finds neighbours becoming more congenial
and relatives more eager to help you fight for a cause.
Appreciation from someone comes in an unconventional,
but genuine way.
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
This weeks finds you lending a sympathetic ear - again
and again. Romance is on the upswing, but a combina-
tion of good humour and common sense is crucial. A
travel idea requires refinement.
PISCES—February 20-March 20
A modest windfall may arrive before the weekend.
Shopping and educational travel are highlighted from Sat-
urday on. This is a splendid week for tracking your roots
and designing a family tree.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are conservative and sentimental and have an instinc-
tive urge to protect others. You enjoy change, often for
change sake. You are a born collector and the year ahead
accents not only hobbies, but significant artistic accomp-
lishments.

Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au 
Emma Joyce and her twins, (L-R) Maggie and Eleanor were able to have a Christmas photo
without leaving hospital when the BM Fire Brigade and DjHS combined to ensure the request
was granted. Photo – submitted
Joy without leaving hospital
By Helen Tatchell
Money well spent has allowed a new
mother of twins, access to local care in her
hometown.
Despite the girls Maggie and Eleanor, being
born at Sunshine Hospital on 30 November,
Emma Joyce was transferred with her
newborns to the Special Care Nursery at
Bacchus Marsh Hospital on Wednesday 4
December.
A $1.6million injection of funds from the
State government upgraded the Maternity
Ward in 2019 whilst the Special Care Nursery
received separate funding.
A DjHS spokesperson told the Moorabool
News they received a generous bequest from
the late Ronald Stansfield (a Bacchus Marsh
resident) toward the set up (fit out) of the
facility and said, the transfer would not have
been possible this time last year.
“The Special Care Nursery was yet to be
opened,” she said.
Letters to the Editor
Email: news@themooraboolnews.com.au
Dear Editor,
According to the recent ABS report, Indig-
enous smoking rates have not declined sig-
nificantly since 2012-13. Currently 43.4% of
Indigenous adults smoke, compared to 45.8%
in 2012-13. These statistics are an indictment
on Australia’s public health policies.
The Indigenous smoking rate is three times
the non-Indigenous rate and the gap has not
decreased since 1995, in spite of the Closing
the Gap program and hundreds of millions
of dollars spent on ineffective strategies.
Indigenous people are disproportionally
harmed by smoking which accounts for 23%
of the Indigenous/non-Indigenous health
gap. It is also a major cause of financial stress
and poverty.
Like other Australian smokers, Indigenous
people are perversely denied legal access
to the most effective quitting aid, vaping
nicotine. Only 1.4% of Australian Indigenous
adults currently vape. In contrast, the vaping
rate by Maori adults is 8.1% according to the
recent New Zealand Annual Health Survey.
Vaping is contributing to a much faster de-
cline in smoking in that population.
Vaping is twice as effective as a quitting
aid as nicotine replacement therapy such
as nicotine patches and gum and is at least
95% safer than smoking, according to the UK
Royal College of Physicians. It is no surprise
that vaping is the most popular quitting aid
in countries where it is available.
Words are no longer sufficient - it is time for
action. If the Australian government is genu-
inely concerned about Indigenous smoking
News
“The nursery allows mothers and babies to
stay together when extra care is needed for
the baby.”
Djerriwarrh Health Services opened their
Level 3 Special Care Nursery on 15 July 2019.
“The Special Care Nursery allowed Emma
and her girls to be looked after at the Bacchus
Marsh Hospital with other members of her
family close by,” the spokesperson said.
And before Christmas last year all Ms Joyce
‘wanted’ was a photo of her twins with
Father Christmas in the red and white suit.
How could this be possible considering the
twins were not able to be discharged?
A collaboration between DjHS and the
Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade organised for
the special visitor to come to the hospital, as
pictured.
Joy to the world.
Ms Joyce lives in Bacchus Marsh, and has
two other toddlers along with the twins.
rates, it should allow legal access to nicotine
for vaping. Continuing to deny access to
these products is not only unscientific, but
unethical.
Conjoint Associate Professor Colin
Mendelsohn (UNSW)
Foundation Chairman and Board Member
Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction
Association (ATHRA)
 
Dear Editor,
I wrote recently to VicRoads (below).
I travelled the highway from Phillip Island to
Bacchus Marsh recently. I noted that on the east
side of the Yarra River that the roads where clean
and tidy with little to no rubbish.
Not so the west side. From Laverton all the way
to Bacchus Marsh, litter is clearly visible. Not
only in large amounts but has been on the side of
the road for a number of months. It wasn’t until
this recent trip that I noticed the difference.
One yellow bucket on the new Anthony’s Cut-
ting has been there for two months.
Further, recently the mowers went through and
cut the rubbish into smaller bit. Not a solution!
Please tell me why we are treated in this manner
living on the other side of the river?
Darren Love
Bacchus Marsh
Dear Editor,
I am disappointed and astounded at the
amount of attention the media and some
of the talk back radio stations are giving to
these brainless few that are manipulated
The Moorabool News – 14 January, 2020 Page 13
Don’t let your campfire
become a bushfire
Forest Fire Management Victoria
(FFMVic) has launched its annual
campaign reminding campers across the
Central Highlands to be alert when it
comes to campfire safety.
FFMVic Grampians Regional
Manager Forest and Fire Operations,
Peter Kambouris said it is everyone’s
responsibility to ensure they follow the
campfire safety rules.
“Our message to all campers this
summer is simple: Never leave a campfire
unattended - Don’t let your campfire
become a bushfire,” he said.
“We want people to get out there and
enjoy themselves but make campfire
safety a priority for your trip by knowing
what you can and can’t do.
“In the Grampians region, we detected
153 unattended campfires, with 36
fires caused by campfire negligence
last bushfire season, placing many
communities at possible risk.”
Mr Kambouris said escaped campfires
have the potential to turn into bushfires
that can impact life, property and the
environment as well as affecting industry
and recreational users of public land.
“It takes a lot of time, effort and personnel
to respond to a fire, so when campfires
escape that could have been prevented by
following the rules, it’s very frustrating.
“Before you head out, make sure you plan
ahead and check the long-range weather
forecast. If in doubt on a hot day, do not
light your campfire.”
Under the Forest Act 1958, on the spot
fines of up to $496 can be issued for people
breaching campfire safety rules and a
person can face a maximum penalty of
up to $16,522 if the matter is prosecuted
in Court.
For more information on campfire
safety visit https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/
permits-and-regulations/fire-restrictions-
and-regulations or contact 136 186.
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puppets of the political left, trying to destroy
the credibility of a popular Prime Minister
and portray him as a Nero; just because he,
as a father and parent, dared to take his
young family on a planned holiday. These
imbeciles with their insulting derogatory
signs would be the first to complain should
they be denied their annual leave, that is if
they are employed. A PM on leave does not
take his hands off the tiller, there is still con-
stant communications between him and his
department and what is he to do, man a fire
truck? The fires are a state responsibility you
have the Premiers to provide a comforting
and supportive role and if you need federal
imagery there is the acting PM and sufficient
senior ministers. The PM in breaking his
holiday is pandering to a noisy few which
I thought he was above. There are more
important issues that require the attention
of the papers and radio than this bunch of
idiotic un Australian rabble.
Tony Lynch
Gordon
Dear Editor,
I was alarmed to see the mid-year budget
update delivered recently by State Treasurer
Tim Pallas, which saw predicted income fall
and debt levels rise.
The announcement made three things clear.
The Government is spending more money
than ever before, it is spending it less effec-
tively than ever before, and it is failing to
look beyond the tram tracks of Melbourne.
In one year, they have added $12.5 billion to
DOs and DON’Ts
People are asked to be vigilant about
campfire safety and to call Triple- Zero
(000) if they see a campfire that doesn’t
look right or is unattended.
Campfires must not be ignited or allowed
to continue to stay alight on days of Total
Fire Ban.
In all other instances the following
campfire regulations apply:
1. U
 se a purpose-built fireplace where
provided, otherwise light your
campfire in a trench at least 30cm
deep. Ensure the trench is no larger
than one (1) square metre in size and
the area around the trench is cleared
of flammable material up to three (3)
metres in all directions, including on
top.
2. B
 ranches and logs on your campfire
must be less than one metre long
- keep your fire just big enough for
warmth and cooking.
3. Never leave a campfire alight or
unattended. Maintain a 50-metre line
of sight of the campfire.
4. A
 n adult must always be present when
the campfire is alight.
5. E
 nsure your campfire is completely
extinguished using water not soil.
6. If it’s not cool to touch, it’s not cool to
leave.
our debt. Mr Pallas’s update now shows the
total spiralling to $57.8 billion, nearly $3bn
higher than the forecast in his Budget just
months ago.
The public needs to know about this splurge
in spending. State expenditure increased
by $7.1bn in 2018-19 – a 9.7% rise. It’s reck-
less and I fear for our long-term future. We
already have the highest taxes in the nation,
yet our State’s debt is due to double.
Worse still, what do we get for our money?
Blowouts and delays on the Metro Tunnel,
Melbourne level-crossings, and road projects
across the state have comprehensively dem-
onstrated that this Government is entirely
unable to manage projects or ensure value
for taxpayers.
And where do they spend our money? We
need to repair Western Victoria’s roads,
improve rail connections, and build mul-
timodal freight interchanges. But if it’s not
within the Tram-tracks, the Labor Govern-
ment doesn’t care. The failure to deliver the
Murray Basin Rail Project is just one example
– cost overruns in the City are covered all the
way, but vital projects to connect rural Vic-
toria and its farmers to the world are simply
abandoned.
Daniel Andrews is a populist who buys
short-term favour but risks long-term harm.
It’s easy to splash the cash, it’s much harder
to take difficult decisions. He’s saddling
generations to come with our debt – it’s not
just bad management, it’s immoral.
Beverley McArthur MP
Member for Western Victoria Region

Page 14 The Moorabool News – 14 January, 2020
Strong addiction not for pleasure
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ADULT EDUCATION
Ballan & District Community House
For class enrolment information, venue hire and costs; please
call 5368 1934 or email info@bchvic.org.au
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre
Short courses and classes. 33-35 Jonathan Drive, Darley. BM &
District Photography Club - Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of month, 7.30pm. Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390.
The Laurels – Bacchus Marsh Community College
Courses and classes. 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
Enquiries & enrolments - 5367 1061.
U3A Bacchus Marsh
Active seniors social learning, for daily activities contact
5367 5341 or visit our website - www.u3abacchus.org.au
MEETINGS
BacchChat @ Lerderderg Library
1st Saturday of the Month, 10am-12 noon. Various topics of
interest presented. Enquiries – 5366 7100 or www.moorabool.
vic.gov.au/libraries
Ballan & District CWA
Branch meetings – 2nd Thursday each month. RSL Hall,
Inglis St, Ballan, 7.30pm. All welcome - enquiries to 0407 992
767 or email ballandistrictcwa@gmail.com
Ballan District Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club
Meetings - second Monday each month, 8pm. Tom Mullane
Pavilion, Ballan Racecourse Reserve. Enquiries – Brian 5368
2255 or Ray 5368 1177.
News
By Caitlin Bewley
(2nd Yr Swinburne Uni)
“I want to prove to you that I won’t be back here for the
wrong reasons,” a Bacchus Marsh man told Magistrate
Gregory Robinson when facing drug related offences.
30-year-old Jay May appeared in the Bacchus Marsh
Magistrate’s court on Friday 13 December pleading
guilty to four charges, after a five-month police
investigation resulted in a warrant to search his
premises.
Prosecutor Senior Constable Steve Repac told the
court police attended May’s address on December 12
to carry out a search, finding illicit substances in the
process.
It was alleged by the prosecution the accused
“admitted to being a drug addict” and he has “been
using for five years.”
Senior Constable Repac continued to tell the court
that May told police in an interview that he is a
Darley Park Native Gardens
Working Bee, 1st Tuesday of the month at 9am. Contact Andy
5367 2616 or Wendy 5367 4170.
Bacchus Marsh Playgroup
(Behind St Andrew’s Church) Cnr Gisborne Rd & Lerderderg
Street, Bacchus Marsh. Monday-Friday 9am, 11am, 1pm &
3pm. Enquiries – 5367 2543.
The Pottery Group
Tuesday and Saturday 1pm-3pm, at the Public Park Hall
(next to Tennis Courts), Stanley St, Gordon. All welcome.
Enquiries to Maureen 0447173031.
Moorabool Mission Recovery Group
Struggling with addiction; Pain from the past; family member
out of control? Meeting weekly - Wednesday, 12.30pm – Jean
Oomes Room, Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh. Enq-
Pastor Merv Patton – 0412 290 036.
Bacchus Marsh & District Garden Club
Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at The Laurels,
229 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Guest Speakers. Supper after
each meeting. All Welcome. Enquiries - Wendy 5367 4170.
CWA - The Marshians Night Branch Bacchus Marsh
Meet 3rd Monday evey month at the Hub, Wittick Street,
Darley at 7.00pm. Enquiries - Gay Hooper 0413 350 012.
Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park
Working bees every 3rd Sunday of each month. All welcome.
Enquiries - 0400 052 857.
Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc
Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers Memorial
Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535.
Ballan Playgroup: Every Tuesday of school Term. St John’s
Anglican Church Hall  - 9:30-11:30am. Enquiries - 0409 681
138 Anna or 0421 905 558 Tamsin.
Ballan Anglers Inc
Meeting second Wednesday every month. Senior Citizens
Room, Steiglitz Street, Ballan, 7.30pm. More anglers and
families needed and welcome – 0408 026 062.
Bacchus Marsh CWA Day Branch
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 11am at the Darley
Hub, Wittick Street, Darley. Enquiries: 5367 4690.
Alanon Support Group - for families of alcoholics
Meets at 10.30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month
at the Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh.
Enq - 0421 222 717.
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh)
Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion.
Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd,
Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Kerry 9741 9705.
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“functioning drug user and has no intentions to stop.”
“[May] has recently been placed on a community
corrections order in November for 12-months,” the
accused lawyer said.
“[May] is not using for pleasure,” the accused’s lawyer
told the court. “The addiction is quite strong.”
“I find it wilfully disobedient of the law. It starts
to look like a joke if he just walks out.” Magistrate
Robinson said.
“I’m not sure if his behaviour is indicative of someone
who wants to give [drugs] up,” Senior Constable Repac
said.
“[The amount of drugs] wasn’t trafficable, it was a
very small amount that classes as personal use,” May’s
lawyer continued.
“I want to stop doing it,” May told the court. “I want
to prove to you that I won’t be back here for the wrong
reasons.”
May was bailed to reappear in the Sunshine court on
January 28.
MARKETS
Ballan Lions Club Market
Next market – Saturday 1st February 2019.
First Saturday each month - Inglis St, Ballan – 9am-1pm.
Enquiries – Kristie 0406 426 460.
Darley Market
Saturday 18th January, 8am - 1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday each
month at Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries – 0488 345
145 (Alan).
CHURCH
Bacchus Marsh Christian Church
Sunday Services 10am with kids program. 222 Main St,
Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries 9028 2622.
St John’s Anglican Church Ballan
58 Simpson St, Ballan - Service - 10:30 every Sunday. Enq -
Rev’d Glen Wesley - 5368 2730.
Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
Mass every Saturday 6.30pm.
Ballan Uniting Church
(St Paul’s) - Services 11.15am every Sunday.
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
Sundays, 10:30am, Worship Service and Children’s Program.
Phone 5367 6550 for more details.
B3 Community
Family friendly, informal church with a difference. Every
2nd & 4th Sunday 4.30pm at The Pavilion Room, Darley Civic
Centre, 182 Halletts Way, Darley.
St Malachy’s Catholic Church Blackwood
Service every Sunday at 4pm.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Service Times - Bacchus Marsh - Every Sunday 9am and
1st, 3rd & 4th Sunday 10.30am, Saturday 5pm, Balliang -
2nd Sunday 11am, 4th Sunday 9am, Myrniong - 1st and 3rd
Sunday 11am. Enquiries 5367 5362
Church of the Living God
Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday
of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St,
Maddingley. Enq – 0408 260 727.
Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
Non-denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s
KYB Monday evenings 6pm (0429 681 566.) Ladies KYB
Wednesday 1pm (5367 6834).
Bacchus Marsh Life Church
Meeting 10am every Sunday at the Bacchus Marsh RSL, 203
Main Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh Catholic Church
Mass Times – Saturday- 5pm; Sunday – 8.30am & 10am.
Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish
Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday. Pentland Hills
2pm 1st Sunday of month. Enquiries - 5367 2543 (office).
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Housing
shortage
in
bushfire
regions
A Great Lifestyle
Awaits
84 Sundew Avenue, Long Forest
$1,125,000 - $1,215,000
Tucked away on 2.6 acres with beautiful garden
GIL KING
areas, natural bush land & Public Conservation zone
CEO, REIV
to the rear, you could be forgiven for thinking you
This summer’s devastating
are miles from anywhere. All of this only 8 minutes bushfires continues to grip
to Woodgrove Shopping Centre & 11 minutes to our nation.
the Main Street of Bacchus Marsh, you will enjoy The outpouring of love,
support and generosity from
convenience with lifestyle. The executive 5 bedroom
across our country to help
residence has been built as the ultimate entertainer. 5 those impacted by these
generous bedrooms, master with ensuite with spa & horrible fires continues to
extensive walk in robe, the remaining 4 bedrooms are amaze me.
generous in size & include built in robes. There are 6 Sadly, the bushfire crisis is
living areas as part of the main residence, so finding likely to further impact the
already tough housing mar-
somewhere quiet to read a book while taking in the ket in regional Victoria.
views will never be a problem. The cathedral ceilings Fierce fires continue to rav-
give a sense of space & opulence & they also allow age Eastern Victoria, with
natural light to fill the home. The spacious kitchen over 75,000 private dwell-
overlooks the rear garden & pool area & features Miele ings under threat, locals will
soon return to their homes
electric hotplates with charcoal grill & granite bench
and try and rebuild their
tops. Outside there is a private in-ground pool with lives.
pool room that is currently configured with bedroom, With many homes impact-
kitchen & bathroom with shower, perfect for a teen ed, a lot of bushfire affected
retreat, visitors or pool parties. The 5th bedroom residents will be turning
to rental homes while their
could easily be used as an office as it is conveniently
homes are rebuilt, a process
located at the front of the house & has access to the that will be made harder
front entrance, it even has its own powder room. The given the lack of rental
house has also been previously hired out through homes already available in
Airbnb & has achieved Super Host status due to it’s this region.
Bushfire affected families
popularity & presentation. The home offers extensive
will be turning to the rental
storage throughout the home itself & also features a market while they rebuild,
6.4 x 9.0 garage/workshop for even more storage & an they face a tough search
additional external double garage/shed area. given the lack of rental prop-
erties across the region.
Housing was already lim-
www.arbeerealestate.com.au ited in this region, with East
Gippsland and Wellington
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 5367 2333 Shire having a rental vacan-
Arbee Real Estate cy rate of just 0.9%, Latrobe
Valley on 1.3%, the Wodonga
region on 1.7% and the Goul-
bourn Valley on 2.5%, more
rental homes are urgently
needed.
This is a beautiful area with
many holiday homes, and
we are calling on holiday
home-owners in this region
to consider putting your
home on the rental market
to help with the shortfall
of rental housing and help
these families find a new
home.
It can take months if not
years for a family to rebuild
their home, those looking to
stay in the community will
be searching for rental prop-
erties, we need owners of va-
cant properties in this region
to consider renting it out.
Sadly, these markets are
already struggling for
rental homes, so any extra
homes would be greatly
appreciated.
Investors and holiday
home-owners are not neces-
sarily from this area, they
could be from Melbourne
or across Victoria, we are
calling on them to put their
properties on the market
and help a bush affected
family put a roof over their
heads.
After surviving a bushfire,
the last thing you want to
be doing is taking on a long
drawn out search for a rental
home.
Extra rental homes will al-
low these people to stay in
the communities they love.
Given the strong demand
for rental home, properties
will be leased at a rapid
pace, reducing the stress for
landlords.
As always, if a buyer or a
seller is looking for objective
information on the market
or an agency– they should
visit reiv.com.au.
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Arbee Real Estate

FOR SALE 65 Burbidge Drive, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 9 Mitchell Court, Darley
4 2 2 3 2 2

Calling All Investors Excellent Family Home

Featuring 4 large bedrooms, master with plenty of built in storage and Beautifully presented 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home is ideal for
an ensuite, open plan living, double garage with internal access, ducted the downsizer, first home buyer or investor. Formal lounge at the front
gas heating and evaporative cooling. With a long lease until August & the bright open plan kitchen with gas cooktop, wall oven & integrated
2021 and currently renting at $340.00 per week with an increase dishwasher adjoins the meals & family room. Master bedroom has WIR
scheduled for August 2020. & Ensuite, & remaining bedrooms all have BIRs. Ducted heating is
installed & there is wall a/c in the lounge room.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $429,000 FOR SALE $460,000-$480,000

NEW LISTING CONTACT

WEB
Kelvin Gaffiero 0410 998 736
arbeerealestate.com.au
CONTACT
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Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
arbeerealestate.com.au

FOR SALE 20 Lewis Street, Darley FOR SALE 7 Shea Street, Bacchus Marsh
3 1 2 3 1 4

Neat As A Pin Invest In Me

This stunning affordable 3 bedroom home is situated on a large 900m2 Very neat and tidy 3 bedroom home, open plan living, gas heater and
parcel of land with side access to fit the caravan. Featuring a 2-way wood heater in the lounge, split system AC in kitchen. Master BR with
bathroom connecting to the hallway and the main bedroom, spacious BIR, bathroom with bath & separate shower. Covered pergola, garden
separate lounge area, kitchen with stainless steel appliances including shed, DBL galv garage. Walking distance to shops, schools and
900mm gas cook top, adjoining to the large meals area which looks out Bacchus Marsh CBD on a 592m² block.
to the spacious covered decking and landscaped gardens.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $440,000-$460,000 FOR SALE $390,000-$410,000
CONTACT Kelvin 0410 998 736 Steve 0475 888 101 CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
WEB arbeerealestate.com.au WEB arbeerealestate.com.au

FOR SALE 60 Griffith Street, Maddingley FOR SALE 13 Cromarty Circuit, Darley
4 3 8 4 3 2

One Of A Kind New Home To Fit The Extended Family

Walking distance to train station, Maddingley Park and Secondary Brand new quality built home with the large family in mind. Open
schools this immaculate family residence ticks all the boxes. 4 bedrooms plan living area, a 2nd sitting area, main bedroom with a his and hers
(master with ENS & WIR) 3 bathrooms. Open plan living/dining. Walk WIR, modern kitchen with stainless appliances, 900mm stove/oven &
through study. Chefs kitchen with butler’s pantry. Studio/5th bedroom caesarstone benchtops. The back part of the house is a self contained
complete with bathroom. Huge undercover outdoor entertainment area. residence with a second open plan living area, a full established 2nd
2 substantial sheds that can accommodate 8 vehicles. kitchen, its own laundry & the 4th bedroom with an ensuite.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $750,000 - $780,000 FOR SALE $630,000-$660,000
CONTACT Peter 0429 671 990 Daryl 0409 233 157 CONTACT Kelvin 0410 998 736 Steve 0475 888 101
WEB arbeerealestate.com.au WEB arbeerealestate.com.au

FOR SALE 112 Underbank Blvd, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 2223 Gisborne Road, Coimadai
3 1 2 3 2 7

Affordable Home On Large Block One Of A Kind Home on 14.7 Acres

Situated on a large 735m2 block with beautiful views this 3 bedroom “THE EYRIE” Nestled away from the road, giving you a sense of peace
affordable home offering a great opportunity for first home buyers or and privacy with magnificent views that sweep 180 degrees toward
investors to add to their portfolio. Featuring a modest floor plan, with Bullengarook, Merrimu Reservoir, Pyrite Forest and the Melbourne city
gas heating, ducted evaporative cooling, a freshened-up kitchen that lights. Unique, one of a kind, large two storey craftsmen built circular
is equipped with a 600mm stove/oven and dishwasher and double brick home. Situated on approximately 14.7 acres of cleared land
carport with plenty of room on the side for the caravan and large shed. suitable for horses, a hobby farm or someone that just wants space.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $420,000-$450,000 FOR SALE $1,180,000-$1,280,000
CONTACT Kelvin 0410 998 736 Steve 0475 888 101 CONTACT Kelvin 0410 998 736 Steve 0475 888 101
WEB arbeerealestate.com.au WEB arbeerealestate.com.au

FOR SALE 84 Sundew Avenue, Long Forest FOR SALE 1726 Glenmore Road, Rowsley
5 3 4 2 1 3

A Great Lifestyle Awaits Fantastic Hobby Farm/Rural Getaway!

2.6 acres with beautiful gardens, natural bush land & Public In the Rowsley Valley is this very comfortable home of 2 bedrooms plus
Conservation zone to the rear. 5 generous bedrooms, master with rumpus, lounge with wood heater and split system A/C, and country
ensuite with spa & extensive walk in robe, the remaining 4 bedrooms style kitchen. Large rumpus room could be used for 3rd bedroom and/
with BIRs. There are 6 living areas as part of the main residence. The or sitting room. There is a decked pergola on the rear and one side of
spacious kitchen overlooks the rear garden & pool area & features house and landscaped gardens surround the home. Externally we have
Miele electric hotplates with charcoal grill & granite bench tops. garage and machinery shed, hay shed, BBQ area, vegie garden.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $1,125,000-$1,215,000 FOR SALE $749,000
CONTACT Steve 0475 888 101 Kelvin 0410 998 736 CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
WEB arbeerealestate.com.au WEB arbeerealestate.com.au

Steve Creese Daryl Gould Peter Leonard Kelvin Gaffiero Rikki Millington
0475 888 101 0409 233 157 0429 671 990 0410 998 736 Sales Support

www.arbeerealestate.com.au
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 5367 2333
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Your Questions Answered

Every week we will bring to you the answers to the most commonly asked real estate questions
& local market information. If you have a specific question or information that you would like
included please feel free to email questions@arbeerealestate.com.au

DECEMBER MARKET REVIEW

December 2019 Market Update

December was another strong month for sales in the area. Despite the Christmas
period, we achieved signed contracts on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve & even
one on Christmas Day!
Buyer confidence appears to be holding up into 2020 with strong attendances at
Open Homes since December 28. We have already seen multiple offers & acceptances
on properties so far in 2020.
Land sales in the Bacchus Mews & Caldera subdivisions have also been very strong
with many families looking for somewhere to build their next family home.
Multiple newspaper & social media articles on the town have helped put us the
radar with out of town buyers & this has increased demand as people realise what
a great town this is to live in & to bring your family up.

Disclaimer: All information contained is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable.

We cannot however guarantee its accuracy & interested parties should make & rely on their own enquiries.

For all your Real Estate needs,

Contact Arbee Real Estate 5367 2333
Arbee Real Estate or sales@arbeerealestate.com.au
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh I 5367 2333 I sales@arbeerealestate.com.au
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Results - Week ending Saturday 11 January
Wednesday – Stableford
By Todd Whelan BCA 1st Grade - (Round 10)
Darley Cricket Club Brown Hill v Darley (Men’s & Ladies)
Darley 2/122, Overs 20. D. Hyatt 62*, R. Ali 22*, A. Taylor 22. Winner - Michael Di Fiore (14) 42 points.
Star all-rounder Danza Hyatt has Brown Hill 80 all out, Overs 17. D. Hyatt 4/14, M. Ekanayake R/up - Bob Arklay (7) 39 points.
led Darley to a hard fought 42 run 2/11, H. Wickramasinghe 2/18.
win over Brown Hill in Saturday’s NTPs - 12th Brad Simpkin 15th Jason Bonar.
Darley won by 42 runs. Darley now 1st (P10 W8 D2 L0).
20/20 fixture at the Western Oval. Magpie - 14th Bob Arklay.
Hyatt dominated with the bat in trying conditions with BCA 2nd Grade - (Round 10)
Saturday – Stableford
an unbeaten 62 before his match winning return with the Brown Hill v Darley
ball (4/14) keeping the Lions unbeaten season intact. Win Brown Hill 9/89, Overs 20. B. Bennett 4/14, S. Kumar 2/17. A Grade
aside, Lions coach and cricket tragic Brian Wheelahan felt Darley 4/90, Overs 15. J. Cadman 19, J. Spence 18. Winner - Peter Clifford (16) 38 points.
privileged just being there to witness the masterclass. Darley won by six wickets. Darley now 1st (P10 W7 D1 L2). R/up - Michael Di Fiore (13) 37 points on c/b from Don
“I have never seen such an all-round individual performance
BCA 3rd Grade - (Round 9) Wickson (12).
in this form of the game superior to what Danza dished up
on Saturday,” he said. Darley v Golden Point B Grade
“He was instrumental with the bat, and showed all of his Darley 4/116, Overs 20. B. Densley 25*, D. Hoey 20 (retired Winner - Athol Love (20) 41 points.
experience with the ball, bowling ‘off speed’ deliveries into hurt). Golden Point 81 all out, Overs 18.2. J. McKerrow 2/12,
R/up - John Costello (20) 39 points.
the deck and taking four crucial wickets,” he said. H. Pritchard 2/12, C. Salisbury 2/20.
“Danza topped off his ‘game to remember’ in the field with Darley won 35 runs. Darley now 5th (P9 W5 D1 B1 L3). C Grade
one of the best catches you will ever see, and was involved Winner - Vic Buttigieg (25) 36 points.
BCA 4th Grade - (Round 9)
in a run-out.” R/up -John Fitzgerald (25) 34 points.
*returns Saturday January 18th
While the Lions lost just two wickets on their way to 2/122
Darley (2nd) v Newlyn (3rd). Darley now 2nd (P8 W6 D1 L1). NTPs - 12th Peter Clifford, 15th Ian Godkin.
from their 20 overs, Wheelahan conceded it was hard going
with the bat, despite winning the toss. Magpie - 14th Peter Clifford.
BCA 5th Grade - (Round 11)
“Brown Hill bowled extremely well to restrict us to a run-a- *returns Saturday January 18th Balls (5), Cut-off 37 points
ball total,” he said. Coronet City (4th) v Darley (11th). Michael Di Fiore, Athol Love, Peter Clifford, Don Wickson,
“The indifferent wicket gave ‘tennis ball’ type bounce, Darley now 11th (P9 W1 D2 B1 L6)
suiting the slower bowlers and spinners. John Costello.
“Ryan Ali (22no), Anthony Taylor (22) and Harry Killoran
(15) made handy contributions from one end while Danza
did his thing at the other.”
Ballan Cricket Club
In reply with the ball, questions were asked of the Lions Ballan 1st X1 BACCHUS MARSH

attack as the home side began in a hurry. The slower bowlers Ballan 9/126 def NAPS 6/85
were able to tighten the screws, Hyatt especially using every Batting - M Snaith 36, B Loughnane 31, L Snaith 21, R Taylor
bit of his cricket smarts to deny the batsman any free scoring
6 no, G Muir 1 no.
opportunities. The former West Indian international was
well backed up in the field as the Lions caught everything Bowling - H Micallef 2-1-2/5, S Dehnert 3-0-1/16, B
in the deep as well as topping off their good work with a Loughnane 3-1-1/2, L Snaith 4-0-1/16, D Gardiner 4-0-1/27.
run out. Ballan won the toss and batted first. Michael Snaith and
Lions strike bowler and competition leading wicket taker Ben Loughnane were the standout batsmen and were well
Madashanka Ekanayake (2/11), Hispatha Wickramasinghe supported by Lachie Snaith. All Ballan’s bowlers bowled
(2/18) and Rhumatullah Khwaja (1/11) bowled 10 overs well with the wickets spread evenly.
between them for just 40 runs to eventually wear down
Brown Hill, bowled out for 80 runs in 17 overs. Ballan won the match by 41 runs.
According to Wheelahan, morale at the Lion’s den is at a
record high.
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A perfect seven
out of seven
Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club included some towering sixes in his innings
Bruce Thomas with one of the sixes putting cars travelling
on Grant Street in grave danger. Shaun was
It was a perfect start eventually dismissed for 44. Tom Dickinson
to the second half put together 24. There were a few heart
of the season with palpitations when there was a mini collapse
all seven senior in the middle of the innings, but the Bulls
teams recording a ended up victors making 5/109 off 18.4 overs.
win on Saturday. •••
This is a very rare Division 1 played Sunbury Kangaroos
feat especially with the number of teams the at Maddingley as a curtain raiser to the
club has. The Bulls took a liking to 20/20 McIntyre game. The Bulls managed a total of
cricket in a big way with the McIntyre side 8/113 with Sam Griffiths (42) and Ollie Powell
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Off The Radar motors

but club veterans couldn’t remember them
all winning in the same Round. A justifiably
proud coach, James Lidgett, was ecstatic
stating, “As coach, it doesn’t get much better
than that.” The Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club
now has six teams in the four with Bacchus
Marsh (2) only one game out of the four in
the Club Grade South competition.
The McIntyre side travelled to Riddells
Creek to play the often dangerous Riddell
on their home patch. James Lidgett made
a well compiled 56 but wasn’t happy with
his innings saying he wasn’t hitting the
ball well. Lidgett was very pleased with the
continuing good form of 17-year old Mace
Cousins, who was unbeaten on 57 at the
conclusion of the innings.
“It is good to see the new generation of
cricketers, who have been brought up
watching and playing 20/20 cricket, execute
their skills,” said a clearly happy Lidgett.
Cousins was playing ramp shots and even
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The bowlers played their part in the win
by restricting Riddell to 9/99 with McIntyre
debutant, Josh Calvitto taking 2/16. Connor
Ascough also bowled well with the figures
of 2/10 of his four overs.
•••
Johnstone Shield played Macedon at
Maddingley Park and restricted Macedon
to 6/104. Brenton Payne, Shaun Taylor and
Brad Croxford each taking 2 wickets. Shaun
Taylor batted very well for The Bulls and
wickets shared amongst the bowlers.
•••
In a tight Division 2 game against Wallan,
Brett Huxtable, who suffered a possible
career ending calf injury, made 43 with
Frank Pawlowicz (19 no) and Scott Whiteway
(21) ensuring the Bulls got past the Wallan
total of 130.
•••
In a low scoring Division 3 encounter, Steve
Lalor was the pick of the bowlers against
Sunbury United with 2/11 helping restrict
United to 9/64 off 20 overs. Luke Baselmans
also chipped in with a couple of wickets.
Steve Lalor then also made some runs with
26 and the Bulls were comfortably home
with 4/65 off 15.3 overs.
•••
In Club Grade South, Bacchus Marsh (1)
made 87 off 19.3 overs against Diggers Rest/
Bulla. Veteran bat, Craig Mitchell, suffered
one of the worst fates in cricket when he
was run out for a diamond duck at the non-
striker’s end. Nicholas Simpson had a great
game taking the astonishing figures of 6/12
ensuring a Bulls victory by restricting the
opposition to 9/61.
•••
Bacchus Marsh (2) completed an historic
seven victory round for the club by smashing
Eynesbury all over Maddingley Park (2).
Bacchus Marsh footballer, Nick Stuhldreier,
showed that he can still wield the willow
by making 65 which included 7 sixes. Phil
Hoyland (54) helped take the score to an
impressive 5/181 which was too many for
Eynesbury who gave the score a good shake
but came up short on 6/161.
By Tim O’Connor
You could barely wipe the smile off
Richie Caruana’s face after he landed a
breakthrough metropolitan victory while
securing a spot in the lucrative Mercury80
final on Friday night.
The Rockbank trainer took the drive behind
his horse Off The Radar and he relished the
1200m sprint, charging home to score in
the third heat of the series at Tabcorp Park
Melton.
He came from off the speed to run over the
top of pre-race favourite Call Me Hector,
which endured a tough run but battled on to
also clinch a place in the final.
Caruana, who had only trained 12 winners
before Friday night’s triumph, said it was
great to now be part of the $50,000 showdown
on January 25.
“It’s a bit of a thrill being in a race like that -
I’ve never been in one. It’s going to be a good
feeling,” he said.
Caruana only trains a small team of horses
part-time, but has had plenty of fun with Off
The Radar, which has now won 10 career
races. Four of those have been since racing
under the Caruana name.
“I didn’t know what he was going to do
today, honestly, because he is a bit of a lazy
horse, but he can hold his ground for a bit of
distance,” Caruana said.
“He keeps on going.”
Off The Radar clocked 84.3 seconds during
his win on Friday, which was the slowest
of the three heats. Always Fast is the
clubhouse leader after posting a time of 82.8
seconds, which was slicker than stablemate
Liftntorque’s run of 83.4 seconds.
The quickest horse of the series scores a
$20,000 bonus, with $10,000 paid to the
successful owner(s) and $5000 going to the
trainer and driver.
The last of the four heats will be run this
coming Friday night, January 17.
Meanwhile, Sammy Showdown continued
his progression towards being an elite
squaregaiter with a fifth-straight win in the
Allied Express Trot (1720m, NR 70-85).
Trained and driven by Myrniong’s Kylie
Sugars, the four-year-old was a convincing
winner of the $20,000 event, which was the
biggest stakes race of his career to date.
Sugars was “rapt” with the performance.
“He sprinted hard and he sprinted hard to
the line,” she said.
“I looked over my right shoulder
straightening up and I could see Kate (Gath
and Majestuoso) coming and I think he
heard her too and he kicked again.
“But what I really was happy about was at
the start, how he accelerated through…”
Driving honours on Friday night went to
Josh Duggan who scored wins behind Alice
Kay (Empire Stallions Pace Final, 1720m, NR
52-55) and Will I Rocknroll (IRT Australia
Pace, 2240m, 4YO+), while nine individual
trainers claimed success on the card.

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Advertise your
Car / Boat /
WINDSOR WINDCHEATER
2002 Pop Top, 10 months reg,
2004 MERCEDES BENZ C200 Float / Tractor
Motorcycle /
Station wagon, immaculate
new tyres, new water tank, gas/
MOWER - KUBOTA ZD331 condition, complete service
elec fridge, 2 single beds, couch, RIDE ON MOWER
Caravan for
Zero turn mower with roll history, 370,000kms, scarlet

SOLD SOLD SOLD

inverter, micro, gas/electric
cooktop, storage, no bunks,
Rego W10086 July 2019.
$40,000 neg. Ph 0448 340 165
double wardrobe. Priced to sell
microwave, roller sunshade,
bottle gas, many cupboards,
$10,600. Ph 0417 505 732.
bar. Excellent condition and
has only done 121-hours.
One owner. $13,000
Phone 0417 502 103
Craftsman LTS 1500 17.5hp colour, new tyres, beige
42 inch cut, 6 speed leather interior, Reg till Oct
$850 neg
Ph.0403 300037
(XHF262), RWC, $6,500 ONO
Ph 0409 534 572
3 months $50
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NO MORE
TO PAY
SCOOP PURCHASE
COROLLA
2018
MODEL
$18,990 ASCENT
SPORT

DRIVEAWAY
NO MORE
TO PAY
COROLLA
2018 ASCENT
MODEL SPORT

STILL

12438331-CG03-20
UNDER
NEW CAR
WARRANTY
ALL
AUTOMATIC

1QS 1UG

ALL 10 TO
AUTOMATIC CHOOSE
FROM
1QS 1UG
10 TO
CHOOSE PRE
OWNED
FROM
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BACCHUS
MARSH
Grown in
Australia

19 11 $
2 $
1 $
2
$ 99 $ 99 49 49 99
KG KG EA EA KG
Don Cinnamon
Hungarian Australian Cheese & Bacon Donuts Kensington Pride
Salami Feta Rolls 4 Pack 6 Pack Mangoes

Grown in
100% 100% Australia
AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN

20 12 21 $
2
$ 99 $ 99 $ 99 49
KG KG KG KG
Tiger Prawns Aged Beef
Size 9/12 Scotch Steak
Product of Malaysia Pork Scotch Steak While Stocks Last Truss Tomatoes

3 4
2 FOR
$ 75
EA
$ 25
EA $ 92
SAVE FROM

16

1/2
SAVE FROM Cadbury Crunchie, Picnic SAVE FROM Carlton Draught $
Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza
310-390g Selected Varieties
$ 375 Ice Cream Sticks or Bars
4 Pack 300/360ml
$ 425 Stubbies/Cans 24x375ml

Jim Beam White,

KanTong Cooking Canadian Club
Sauce 485-520g Original or Teachers
Selected Varieties Scotch 700ml

2 FOR

10 $
1 70
$ 50 65 $
EA EA

PRICE SAVE FROM SAVE FROM

SAVE FROM
$ 20
Pepsi or Schweppes Cans 24 Pack x 375ml
$1.18 per litre
$ 10 50 $ 651
De Bortoli
Sacred Hill
Wines 750ml

$
1 $
3
75 49
EA EA 5 FOR

Smith’s
$ 20
Chips 150-175g SAVE FROM SAVE FROM
Selected
Varieties
1
$ 75 Sorbent Toilet Tissue 8 pack
$0.24 per 100 sheets
$ 351 $
SAVE FROM

1750
ABOVE SPECIALS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 15TH TO TUESDAY 21ST JANUARY 2020

MARKET DAY
ONE DAY ONLY!! - THURS 16TH JANUARY
Come in and see more
tremendous
one day only specials!
PRE PACKED PRE PACKED CHICKEN THIGH PETER’S DRUMSTICK
WASHED POTATOES CARROTS SCHNITZEL ICE CREAM 24 PACK
5KG 1KG BAG -From the Deli - SAVE $15.60

$
3 .99
EA 99 ¢
EA 5 5 FOR $ 1/2
PRICE
$
15 .60
FOODWORKS BACCHUS MARSH
1-9 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh
Phone: 5367 3388
Limit rights reserved. Persons under the age of 18 will not be served alcohol or tobacco. FoodWorks Bacchus Marsh supports the responsible service and consumption of alcohol.