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Marsh
By Caitlin Bewley
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)
Bacchus Marsh skies seem to be filled
with black specs every evening at dusk,
have you ever wondered what they are
and why they’re here? It’s not a bird; it’s
not a plane; it’s … a bat, and not just one.
The Moorabool News contacted rescuer/
rehabilitator for BADGAR Wildlife
Rescue, Naomi Carr, who said the tiny
bird-like creatures are Grey Headed
Flying Foxes.
“[The winged mammals] are a temporary
camp/colony living in a section of the
Lerderderg River in Bacchus Marsh.
“They’re generally here until mid-June
when it gets too cold for them, and then
they head north for the warmer weather,”
Ms Carr said.
The Grey Headed Flying Foxes are one
of four flying-fox species in mainland
Australia, with this species commonly
found flying across Melbourne skies at
dusk to leave their campsites for food.
Ms Carr said the reason they have set
up camp in Bacchus Marsh is because the
town is a perfect location for their food
source, being fruit and eucalyptus flower.
The wildlife worker explained that
the Grey Headed Flying Fox’s food
source flows near the Lerderderg Forest,
Werribee Gorge and Brisbane Ranges.
“That’s where I assume, they would be
going of a night-time to eat eucalyptus
blossom,” she said.
The Grey Headed Flying Foxes play a
huge role in the ecosystem helping to
pollinate native flora, such as eucalyptus,
over a large distance, Ms Carr described
the mammals as a ‘key stone species.’
“[Grey Headed Flying Foxes] are listed
federally as vulnerable. They’re likely to
become endangered due to loss of habitat
and climate change.
“They are a protected species under the
EPBC Act and FFC Act,” Ms Carr said.
If any assistance is needed with a bat
injured or stuck in netting, please call
BADGAR Wildlife Rescue on 1300 223 427
and a vaccinated volunteer will attend.
It is suggested to not attempt to free or
touch any bat.

Photos:
David Whelan
wildpix.com.au

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Community lesser for loss of Del

Moorabool News
Member of
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By Caitlin Bewley to Ms Leggatt on Australia Day 2018 and had previously well known for her numerous contributions to community
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) been awarded the Order of Australia medal for her services organisations.
to the community. A celebration of Ms Leggatt’s life took place at the Holy
A Bacchus Marsh woman, who was described by many as She was a Justice of the
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being an active voice within the community for many years, Tuesday board 30 member
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was farewelled last week.
Delwyn Leggatt OAM, former Councillor and first Mayor
of the Moorabool Shire Council, passed away peacefully on
May 4, 2020 at the age of 85.
Ms Leggatt was a Councillor for the Shire of Bacchus Marsh
from 1986 to 1994, a Councillor for the Moorabool Shire from
1996 to 1999 and was Moorabool Shire’s first female Mayor
from 1996 – 1997.
Former Moorabool Mayor Pat Griffin was a close friend of
Ms Leggatt, saying the woman was “tough and gentle, all
wrapped up in a sincere package.”
“Del understood the needs of the community and her advice
was always helpful,” Mr Griffin said. “In many ways, she is
the greatest citizen that this town has had.”
“She was outspoken and loud and would never lose an
argument. She and I became good friends and she was a
great mentor in my role as a Councillor and later as Mayor.”
Mr Griffin said Del was quite a remarkable person
“From a humble working-class background, no formal
qualifications, possessing a massive intellect and a big heart,”
Mr Griffin continued.
Councillor Tom Sullivan told the Moorabool News Ms
Leggatt’s time in council was always consistent and described
her as a “passionate community person”.
“There was no ambiguity, you always knew where she was
coming from in any debate,” Cr Sullivan said. “To be credible
in life, you need to be consistent, and Del was definitely
credible.” DelofLeggatt
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Honourary Citizen
Minister hands Council an olive branch By Kate Taylor Her Citizen of the Year honour is far from her first honour local organisations and groups over such a long p
– Ms Leggett has also previously been awarded the Order of time, Ms Leggett explained that her surprise at rece
Moorabool’s Australia Day Awards have been presented to Australia medal for her services to the community. Australia Day honour was because nobody does com
By Helen Tatchell an application proud
marked “commercial
recipients, Councilin Ballan
during the shire’s celebrations is nowlast attempting to resolve
Still, when Moorabool Shire Council Mayor Paul Tatchell work with an expectation of ever being awarded for
in confidence” Friday.
from MBC, such with the proponent rangand the Minister’s
Ms Leggett to let her know that she would be receiving “I don’t think you ever think of that, while you’re d
It is now common knowledge application asks the
The Minister to use
honour of Citizen hisYearoffice,
of the went to Delwyn (Del) the award, it took a bit of convincing.
how best the community can be things you’re doing. You just think ‘oh I’ll do that, I
Leggett, perhaps best known for her role as the first Mayor
Maddingley Brown Coal has submitted powers under section 20(4)* of Planning afforded the same courtesy.
of Moorabool.
“It was just so unexpected for me, and he was getting a laugh out with that…’ you just do it. As a result, these thi
at me because I was saying ‘’it can’t be right!’ I said, just as as a shock to you.”
a planning scheme amendment to enable and EnvironmentMsAct to approve an
Leggett served as a councillor forThe amendment
the Shire of Bacchus to the local planning
well I’m sitting down!” Ms Leggett told the Moorabool News. Ms Leggett was presented with her award by Mo
their Bacchus Marsh site to receive spoil amendment of theMarsh,
Planning
includingScheme.
as Shire President, before becoming Mayor
scheme is to allow ItMBC to receive
took a few days beforeWest
Ms Leggett told even her best friend Australia Day Ambassador Father Bob Maguire.
of Moorabool Shire upon amalgamation in 1996, retiring
from the Westgate Tunnel Project. Whilst Council from haslocalno idea inwhat
government 1999. Gate Tunnel spoilof the and to rehabilitate
news. “I’m really, really absolutely chuffed that Fat
To date, Moorabool Shire Council prompted this response
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is alsomonths
a Justice of of parts
the Peace, of athe
has been “I didn’t tell anybody because I thought ‘oh that’s not right,
site that
long-time are currently not Maguire was there, he’s just a wonderful man and
of Djerriwarrh Health Services, and is well it can’t be me, I’m sure something will happen.’ I told her, so much good for so many people. I’m thrilled, he’
was being kept in the dark, with no seeking some form boardof documentation,
member
used for landfill. ‘don’t’ say anything, because I’m not sure it’s true!” many wonderful things, I admire him to bits.”
known for her numerous other contributions to community
documentation from Transurban or MBC Council is glad that it has finally received
organisations over many years. Mr Madden said Council Despite herhas not long
incredibly been history of contributing to many (Honour Roll and New Citizens next
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Slippery
streetscape
By Kate Taylor

The new streetscape works in Ballan has Moorabool Shire

Council looking at ways to fix the slippery bluestone pavers
on Inglis Street.
The issue was raised at the May 6 council meeting, where
it was noted that a pedestrian had recently slipped on the
pavers and hit her head on a planter box before being taken
to hospital.
Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell said some of the
pavers may need to be roughed-up or have bitumen put on
them to make them safer to walk on when it is wet.
“There’s a few that don’t have good grip. I don’t think we
have to pull them all up, we know now there is a problem
Mitch Duncan is putting out a call to artists to participate in designing a mural for the newly and we have to rectify it. We’ve gone from a tripping hazard
‘under construction’ renovation at the Great Western Hotel in Ballan. Photo – Helen Tatchell to slippery-when-wet,” he told the meeting.

Making Hudson’s great again

Cr Tatchell said the lady was actually hurt.
“She hit her head on a planter box, we are taking it seriously
and we’ve already pinpointed the problem one.”
No timeframe has yet been given on when the problem will
By Caitlin Bewley be fixed.
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni)

Time poor
An old establishment has become new, and to complete the
final piece of the puzzle, the call is out for an artist to create
a mural.
Mitch Duncan has taken over the lease of the commonly

driver detour
known Hudson’s Hotel, and now the Great Western Hotel Nearly 75 years of service to the resdients of Ballan
in Ballan, and has conducted a total 70s styled theme
refurbishment.
An indoor beer garden and a ladies’ lounge, with velvet
club chairs and cushions are just a small amount of the new By Kate Taylor
furnishings, without giving too much of the secret away.
The experience will start and finish at the front door, and The two major towns in Moorabool may see a speed limit
this is where budding artists come into the picture. reduction in their main streets.
A peacock is to adorn the wall upon entry, a mural that will It follows the May 6 Council meeting at which an item was
define the hotel and encourage happy snaps for social media for a reduction of the speed limits in Inglis and Cowie Street,
sites. But it needs to be painted, mosaiced or….the creativity Ballan, as well as Main Street in Bacchus Marsh, between
is endless. Gisborne Road and Young Street.
Photos – The Settler (Ballan Shire Historical Society)
Shannon Beschay is the spokesperson for Duncan Hotels
A report tabled at the meeting recommended that councillors
and Resorts and said they are looking for an artist to create
put in a formal request to Regional Roads Victoria to have
a permanent ‘instagrammable’ mural at the entrance of the Photos - The Settler (Ballan Shire Historical Society)
venue. the speed limits permanently reduced on Inglis, Cowie and
Photos – The Settler (Ballan Shire Historical Society) Main Streets from 50kmph to 40kmph.
“The mural will be of a peacock’s tail,” she said.
“Guests to the venue will be encouraged to stand in front However Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell said his
of the mural and take a photo, as if the peacock tail is part request was for Simpson Street, not Cowie Street, that it
of them.” didn’t include Inglis Street and that it didn’t include Main
And there is a generous prize for the winning concept. Street in Bacchus Marsh, either.
Ms Beschay said not only will the winning entry receive a “Simpson Street is a rat-run, because people don’t want to
voucher for a 2-night mid-week stay in the Art Motel (valued drive down Inglis Street with the speed hump crossings,
at $750) as well as $250 cash, but the opportunity to display they use Cowie and turn into Simpson Street, which has a
their own artwork in Daylesford. childcare centre, the hospital, the GP clinic, pre-school, aged
“We will also give the artist the opportunity for a 3 month care – to me, it seemed dangerous,” Cr Tatchell said.
residency to display their other artworks in our Art Motel in “I don’t have a problem with Inglis street, but it has natural
Daylesford, which sees hundreds of people through a month things to slow it down and so people are using Simpson
Photo taken in 1868
(in normal times), and many artists have sold works through Street instead. I don’t believe that Inglis Street has a problem
exhibiting with us,” she said. and I don’t believe that the police do either.
a great sense of community.
All skill levels are encouraged to enter, and the judges will
“We were lucky enough to find a building that has so much “And I don’t know why they would think that the main
be looking at style and creativity.
potential and character waiting to be unlocked, it was hard street of Ballan and the main street of Bacchus Marsh have
“We thought it would be really great to give our patrons an
anything in common.
interactive experience when entering the venue,” Ms Beschay to ignore,” Ms Beschay said.
told the Moorabool News. The new and improved Great Western Hotel is set to open “During the meeting I was just shaking my head in dismay
once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, however, Duncan because that was my original request. Instead of the actual
“The idea for the peacock tail is to encourage patrons to snap
a photo and pop it on their social media.” Hotels are still providing the community with a delivery thing I asked for, I got the opposite. They may as well turn
Simpson St into a freeway now.”
The Great Western Hotel joins the list of licensed premises ‘food and booze service via their website.
run by Duncan Hotels and Resorts, who currently operate Interested artists can enter via the Great Western Hotel The Moorabool News asked Cr Tatchell what will happen
the Farmers Arms Hotel and Art Motel in Daylesford. website at www.greatwesternhotelballan.com.au/mural next.
When asked why the businesses took a chance in Ballan, Ms or contact Ms Beschay on email for further information - “By the time they sort it out we’ll be flying cars around, not
Beschay said the town showed potential for growth and had shannon@duncanhotels.com.au driving them.”

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The fatal accident between a motorbike and a car occurred on Woolpack Road Maddingley.

Murder charge for

Photo – Caitlin Bewley

death on Woolpack
By Caitlin Bewley scene when he was struck by a utility, driven
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) by a 36-year old Dandenong man.
Photo: Helen Tatchell

Direction is the next stage

A man who fled a fatal accident scene on
foot, following a collision between a car and
motorcycle, has been arrested and charged
with one count of murder.
The 31-year old Pentland Hills man
presented himself to police about 3pm last
Friday 22 May, nearly 48-hours after the
24-year old rider of the motorcycle from
Werribee, was killed.
He was charged with one count of murder
later that evening and appeared before a bail
justice and was remanded in custody before
appearing in the Ballarat Magistrates Court
on Monday 25 May.
The incident occurred around 7.15pm
on Wednesday 20 May on the south side
of the railway bridge on Woolpack Road
Maddingley.
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At the time of the accident the driver, with
two male passengers, failed to stop at the
scene initially and drove further down the
road before pulling over.
Police said the driver and one of the
passengers, a 28-year old Pentland Hills
man, have been cooperative and are helping
police with their enquiries.
It has not been confirmed which direction
each vehicle was travelling, and police
believe the parties involved are known to
each other.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad and
Major Collision Investigation Unit attended
the scene to investigate the incident.
Police are seeking anyone who witnessed
the incident or has dash-cam footage of such
to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or
submit a confidential report online via www.
crimestoppers.vic.gov.au.
By Kate Taylor
Rowena Clift was only ever on loan to
Ballan District Health and Care and now, she
is being returned.
Ms Clift spent 12-months acting in the role
as part of an agreement between BDH&C
and Ms Clift’s employer, Western Victoria
Primary Health Network, where she has
now been appointed as their CEO.
On behalf of the board, Chair Lynn Gunnell
thanked Ms Clift for her work and said she
has left a great legacy.
“Rowena was always on loan, they very
graciously allowed us to have her service
while we were undertaking some pretty
significant reviews,” Ms Gunnell told the
Moorabool News.
“Rowena can be credited with transforming
the health service and working together with
staff to find new ways to deliver high quality,
front-line health services needed most by the
community,” Ms Gunnell said.
Ms Clift will leave BDH&C in June 2020 and
the process to recruit a new Acting or Interim
CEO has commenced, with a progress
update in due course from the board.
BDHC also appointed an advisor to the
Board, Barry Kogan from McGrath Nicol, to
help make the health service sustainable for
the future.
Ms Gunnell said this enables them to have
a broader view with someone who has
undertaken this role previously.
The process as far as the CEO is concerned,
BDH&C will have someone in place by the
time Ms Clift leaves.
“They will need to be able to pick up the
conversations and connections that Rowena
has built,” Ms Gunnell said.
Those conversations and connections
include at a federal, state and a local level,
prompting the question of whether an
internal promotion is being considered.
“It potentially could be,” Ms Gunnell said.
“The final choice will be made at the board
level.”
And to ensure the progress BDH&C has
made doesn’t stall, a quick CEO turn-around
is likely, with the role to be Acting or Interim
rather than permanent.
“I think only until we know what type of
permanent CEO we’re looking for,” Ms
Gunnell said.
Strategic plans, decisions and discussions
will be the next stage for the organisation.
“Once we’ve got to that stage it has to be
discussed with our members and, discussed
in terms of our funding agreements with our
state and commonwealth partnerships.
“Everything is being reviewed, everything
is being looked at, all the financials are
being looked at, and we’re in a position now
where we’re understanding what the future
direction might look like. it’s a long process,”
she said.
The strategic plan will be key to the future
of BDHC – and it could also end in a new
board.
“When the new plan is approved and
in agreement, the board may remain -
these guys have been tough, they’ve been
supportive in every element of the process
however, they may also decide it’s time
for fresh direction. The board needs more
members and it is only once we have that
direction more board members will come
on,” Ms Gunnell said.

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(Above) The outside wall of the Ballan Community House and (below) inside resembles the
aftermath of an earthquake. Photos – Caitlin Bewley

Oops, wrong way

Jeff and Glenda Jones have celebrated not only 50-years of marriage, but 60-years in

Keeping up with the Jones’ go back

business and an 80th birthday. Photo – Caitlin Bewley

By Caitlin Bewley Inside the Community House, the scene

By Caitlin Bewley “When things were tough, you just had to (3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) resembled the aftermath of an earthquake
(3rd Yr Swinburne Uni) tough it out. We lived on the smell of an oily with desks, office furniture and computers
rag,” Mrs Jones said. Signs read ‘no reverse parking’ along the strewn all over the office; the wall bowed
There’s an old saying, ‘good things come in The pair celebrated their golden wedding walls of Ballan IGA’s carpark, however a showing the pressure of the impact.
threes’, and for the Jones family in Bacchus anniversary on May 15 with Mrs Jones probationary driver may have mistaken it Manager Lyn Plummer told the Moorabool
Marsh, this has just rung true. saying it was like any other day due to the for ‘no reversing while driving’, so he drove News the business’ employees were lucky
Glenda and Jeff Jones have been married COVID-19 restrictions, but Jeff’s 80th was a forward.
that they weren’t inside the building at the
for 50 years, been in the fruit and vegetable little different. The P-plater drove his car through the time of the collision.
business for 60 years, and recently Mr Jones “Instead of doing a pub crawl, Jeff did a brick wall that connects Ballan and District
turned 80, but it doesn’t stop there. “We sometimes work back late, it was lucky
cemetery crawl to see all of his family,” Mrs Community House to the Ballan IGA
that we weren’t inside when it happened,”
The Moorabool News spoke to Mrs Jones Jones said. carpark on the evening of Tuesday 19 May,
about their life together, and she said things leaving a gaping hole in the now unsound, she said.
The Jones’ have lived their 50-years of
coming in threes began early in their journey. married life in Bacchus Marsh. single brick structure. “[The driver of the Commodore] wouldn’t
“We got married on the 15th [of May], he The male was said to have been driving a know how bad the damage inside the
turned 30 on the 18th [of May] and I turned Holden Commodore when he collided with building was because we weren’t here to let
21 on the 8th of June [in the same year],” Mrs the wall at around 6pm, leaving severe him in and show him,” Ms Plummer said.
Jones said. “That was a big month.” damage to both the inside and outside of the Ballan police were contacted for comment
Mr Jones, owner of the famous Bacchus Community House. but had not responded before going to print.
Marsh Jeff Jones Plant and Produce store,
was said to have begun planting his orchard
in 1960, with the pair marrying 10 years later.
When asked how they met, Mrs Jones,
originally from Mildura, said they used to
attend Young Farmer’s Balls at Balliang.
“He was a very good dancer, and he had
a nice car,” Mrs Jones said. “I used to love
dancing, so we used to go to a lot of balls.
We’d go all over the state,” she said.
Mrs Jones spoke of the trials and tribulations
of their 50-years together, saying that the
first five or six years of marriage were
challenging due to them being in a ‘primary
production marriage’.
“The challenge in a marriage like this is to
work together, live together, eat together,”
she said. “It would be tricky for anyone who Jeff and Glenda Jones on their wedding
is involved in business [with a partner]. day, 50-years ago. Photo - submitted

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COUNCIL MEETING
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Information on public access to this meeting will be made closer to the date.
PREPARATION OF ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2020/21
In accordance with Section 129 of the Local Government Act 1989 (“the Act”), Moorabool Shire
Council hereby gives public notice that at the Special Meeting of Council on Wednesday 20 May
2020:
1. It has prepared an Annual Budget (“the Budget”) for the financial year commencing 1 July 2020
and ending 30 June 2021 (“the financial year”).
2. It intends at an Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held in the Council Chamber, Ballan on
Wednesday 01 July 2020 at 6.00pm to adopt the 2020/21 Annual Budget as prepared by
Council and the following information is given:
a. the total amount borrowed as at 30 June 2020 is $20,207,929
b. the total amount proposed to be borrowed during the financial year, other than borrowings
to refinance existing loans, is $1,600,000
c. the total amount projected to be redeemed during the financial year is $1,608,081
d. the projected total amount of borrowings as at 30 June 2021 is $20,199,848
e. the projected cost of servicing the borrowings during the financial year is $482,868
f. the proposed rate for each type of rate to be levied is:
g. proposes that no municipal charge be declared
h. the proposed service charges be declared under Section 162 of the Act, for the collection
and disposal of refuse, are:
(i) $211 per annum for each property that is within the defined urban service area to
which a domestic waste collection service is available;
(ii) $211 per annum for each property that is within the defined rural service area to which
a domestic waste collection service is available;
(iii) $211 per annum for each property that is not within a defined service area, to which a
domestic waste collection service is provided;
(iv) $82 per annum, compulsory service charge, for all rateable properties including:
(a) each rateable land that is “farm land” within the meaning of Section 2(1) of the
Valuation of Land Act 1960 and is a ‘single farm enterprise’ within the meaning of
Section 159(8) of the Local Government Act 1989; and
(b) each other rateable land, from which there is capable of being generated waste which
can be deposited by a ratepayer or resident at a landfill or waste transfer station or
any other litter facility.
(v) $46 per annum, compulsory service charge, for all rateable properties, in relation to the
State Landfill Levy, including:
(a) each rateable land that is “farm land” within the meaning of Section 2(1) of the
Valuation of Land Act 1960 and is a ‘single farm enterprise’ within the meaning of
Section 159(8) of the Local Government Act 1989; and
(b) each other rateable land, from which there is capable of being generated waste which
can be deposited by a ratepayer or resident at a landfill or waste transfer station or
any other litter facility.
(vi) $78 per annum non-compulsory and optional charge within the urban (residential and
low density residential) areas of Bacchus Marsh and Ballan for kerbside greenwaste
collection service.
The Victorian Government has specified a rate cap of 2.00%. Moorabool Shire Council has elected
to not apply for a rate cap variation in 2020/21.
The rates and charges for your property may increase or decrease by a different percentage
amount for the following reasons –
(i) The valuation of your property relative to the valuation of other properties in the municipal
district;
(ii) The application of any differential rate by Council;
(iii) The inclusion of other rates and charges not covered by the higher rates cap
Public Inspection
Copies of the Proposed 2020/21 Annual Budget are available for inspection on weekdays from
8.30am – 5.00pm from Tuesday 26 May 2020 until and including Tuesday 23 June 2020 at Council
Offices at:
• 15 Stead Street, Ballan;
• 182 Halletts Way, Darley; and
• 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Copies of the Proposed 2020/21 Annual Budget can also be viewed on Council’s website,
www.moorabool.vic.gov.au from Tuesday 26 May 2020.
Making Submissions
Submissions in respect of the declaration of the proposed 2020/21 Annual Budget will be considered
in accordance with Section 223 of the Act. Council will consider any written submission received
by Council by 5.00pm on Tuesday 23 June 2020 at the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on
Wednesday 1 July 2020 at 6.00pm, in the Council Chamber, Ballan.
Any person making a submission is entitled to state in the submission that he or she wishes to
appear in person, or to be represented by a person specified in the submission, at the Ordinary
Meeting of Council on Wednesday 1 July 2020 to be heard in support of the submission.
Please note that a summary of submissions, including the submitter’s name, will be made available
to Council for the meeting where submissions will be considered. Council is also required to make
submissions available for public inspection for a period of twelve months.
Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Derek Madden
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
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Written submissions must be received by no later than 5.00pm on Tuesday 23 June 2020.
Annual Budget submissions should be forwarded to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Budget Submission
Moorabool Shire Council
PO Box 18
Ballan VIC 3342
or info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Alternatively, a submission may be made online at: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
Enquiries
Further information concerning the proposed 2020/21 Annual Budget or the making of a written
submission can be obtained by contacting Customer Service on (03) 5366 7100.
Derek Madden
Chief Executive Officer
EMPLOYMENT
Council invites applications for the existing vacancy:
Senior Economic Development Officer – Full-time Permanent Position
Applications close on Friday 29 May 2020
Customer Experience Coordinator – Full-time Permanent Position
Applications close on Friday 5 June 2020.
All details available from the website: http://moorabool.recruitmenthub.com.au
DRAFT COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 (2020 REVIEW)
On Wednesday 20 May 2020, in accordance with section 125 of the Local Government Act 1989
(the Act), the Council resolved to place the draft Council Plan 2017-2021 (2020 Review) on
public exhibition inviting public submissions during a prescribed period of no less than 28 days
as required under the Act.
Pursuant to section 223 of the Act the draft Council Plan 2017-2021 (2020 Review) is now
available for all residents to review and provide written feedback to Council for consideration.
Under the conditions imposed due to the COVID-19 virus situation, the draft Council Plan
2017-2021 (2020 Review) may be viewed online at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au. A copy may
be made available and posted upon a request being made to info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Written submissions on the Draft Council Plan 2017-2021 (2020 Review) are invited
until 5.00pm on Tuesday 23 June 2020.
Written submissions should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Council Plan (2020 Review) Submission
Moorabool Shire Council
PO Box 18
Ballan VIC 3342
Or emailed to: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Submissions may also be presented to Council via the Moorabool Have Your Say website at
haveyoursaymoorabool.com.au
Council will consider submissions on Wednesday 1 July 2020, at an Ordinary Meeting of Council
to be held in the Council Chamber, 15 Stead Street, Ballan* commencing at 6.00 pm.
Any person who wishes to be heard in support of a submission should indicate in the written
submission that he or she wishes to be heard. Any person requesting to be heard in support of
a submission is entitled to appear before this Special Meeting of Council either personally or by
a person acting on their behalf.
Submissions made under section 223 of the Act are not confidential and:
• will be incorporated in full (including any personal information) into the agenda and minutes
of any Council or committee meeting at which the matter is considered; and
• will be provided on Council’s website as part of any relevant Council or committee agenda
and minutes.
Whilst it is appropriate for submitters’ names and addresses to be disclosed to enable
transparent decision making, if you have concerns about this, Council can provide you with the
option of having your submission remain anonymous.
* Pending COVID-19 Restrictions
NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT
Address of Land: 11 View Gully Road, Land Title Particulars: Lot 124 on PS 619340A
Hopetoun Park VIC 3340
Description Details: Use and Development of a Vehicle Store (5 Commercial Trucks);
and Variation of Restrictive Covenant AH295939A (k) to Allow the Construction of an
Outbuilding 30 x 16 x 7.43 metres and an Outbuilding 20 x 10 x 6.534 metres
The applicant for the permit is: The application reference number:
D Gatt PA2020005
Due to the Coronavirus documents detailing the above application will not be available for viewing
at Council offices.They can be viewed from the website link below. If you are unable to access the
website please contact the Planning Department on 5366 7100 and we will arrange for a copy of
the documentation to be posted to you.
https://greenlight.e-vis.com.au/moorabool
This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the
granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority.
An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the
objection and state how the objector would be affected. Please be aware that copies of objections/
submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as
part of the planning process.
The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before - 9 June 2020.
If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.
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Emergency
response times
improve
Victoria’s paramedics are working around the clock to ensure people are remaining safe and healthy,
with Moorabool’s ambulances continuing to improve their arrival times.
For the first three months of 2020, which was marked by fluctuations following rampant bushfires
and the COVID-19 pandemic, Moorabool’s ambulance units continued to manage activity well.
A spokesperson of Ambulance Victoria said that Moorabool’s ambulance units attended 403 Code
1 emergencies in the three months leading up to March, arriving at scenes in 13 minutes and nine
seconds; a two-second improvement on their previous arrival time that was recorded three months
earlier of 13 minutes and 11 seconds.
“We’ve always been committed to a transparent and open disclosure of how hospital and ambulance
services are tracking,” Member for Buninyong, Michaela Settle said.
“It will be some months before we can see the true impact the pandemic has had on our health
system.”
Category 1 urgent elective surgeries, which are surgeries that need to happen within 30 days, were
all conducted on time, and some were operated on within ten days.
A spokesperson for Ambulance Victoria said the number of people waiting for surgery is expected
to rise in the coming months due to the pause of non-urgent procedures.
“These are unprecedented times and I thank each and every one of our paramedics in Moorabool
Shire for their hard-work and continued dedication on the frontline of our pandemic response,”
Member for Melton, Steve McGhie said.
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design
By Kate Taylor
New rules for landscaping on council land and new developments are being
proposed.
Moorabool Shire Council’s draft Moorabool Landscape Design Manual is now out
for public consultation.
Neighbouring Melton and City of Ballarat councils have similar documents,
although Moorabool’s has been adapted to local climate and conditions.
It sets out the minimum acceptable standards for the design and construction
of landscape elements for greenfield and infill development and capital works
programs – it is also a guide to specifying, installing and maintaining all landscape
assets within Moorabool.
The manual sets out all the landscaping requirements for newly developed
residential subdivisions, and landscape works on Moorabool Shire Council owned
and managed land as well, with the aim of leading to a higher quality of ‘landscape
infrastructure.’
The draft manual was originally set to be out for public comment for four weeks
however at the May 6 Council meeting West Ward Councillor Tom Sullivan,
requested that it be extended to 60-days and was approved.
Letters to the Editor
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Dear Editor,
As a Bacchus Marsh resident, it is no surprise that I oppose the state government’s
plan to dump toxic waste in my area. No one wants to risk their community by
allowing hazardous waste into its air and soil.
But all Victorians should be out to stop this proposal.
You all eat the cauliflower, the broccoli, the lettuce and more, grown in this fertile
valley. You flock to the annual Strawberries and Cherries Festival and buy locally
grown fruit. Your kids delight in picking their own strawberries, you stock up at
the Avenue fruit and vegetable stalls.
So when a government fails to rule out a proposal by Maddingley Brown Coal and
Transurban to dump contaminated soil from the Westgate Tunnel Project on this
major fruit bowl you should all be screaming – not just the locals.
The proposed dump site neighbours a creek connected to the irrigation system
that waters this produce. One large school sits within 400 metres, another less than
a kilometre. Residences are just as close.
An estimated 460 truck trips (return) per day would deliver the soil, each exposing
particles to the surrounding air and land. Unbelievably, the soil would arrive at the
site untested.
Bacchus Marsh boasts one of the last remaining avenues of Canadian Elms in the
world in its famous Avenue of Honour; this month its 281 elms were collectively
named the National Trust’s 2020 Victorian Tree of the Year. Surely those WWI
veterans who gave their lives for our freedom and those who planted the trees in
their memory 102 years ago did not envisage a ruthless corporation and government
treating their memory with such contempt as to fill their legacy with these trucks.
So over to you, Victoria. Let your members of parliament know that Transurban
needs to keep its filthy fingers away from Bacchus Marsh. It’s our people and our
town at risk - but it’s your food.
Jeanette McGonegal
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Power to the people
By Kate Taylor
There was a lot of ‘yes… no… maybe’ at the last Council
meeting when councillors considered giving CEO Derek
Madden extra powers.
Two items sparked debate, the first two items at the first
ever council meeting streamed online, about Instruments of
Delegation, IODs.
Council already has IODs to allow the CEO more powers
during a declared state of emergency, allowing council staff
to make minor decisions, to ensure that council continues to
operate effectively during such an emergency.
The IODs both had to be endorsed by council because of the
new Local Government ACT 2020, however the first proposed
IOD contained two additional powers that caused debate –
one was the CEO would be able to enter into contracts valued
at a far greater sum, $600,000 on behalf of council and also
that the CEO would be able to appoint an acting CEO for up
to 28 days.
The second IOD included some minor changes to delegations
– but it also included one big one, that if a planning permit
application received five or less objections then it wouldn’t
need to go before a Development Assessment Committee
meeting or before councillors in any other way and would
instead be decided on by an ‘internal assessment panel.’
A report tabled at the May 6 meeting recommended that
councillors adopt the IODs in case any of the councillors
were not able to meet to make decisions because of social
distancing rules or other reasons.
East Ward Councillor Tonia Dudzik moved the motion to
adopt the greater powers, seconded by fellow East Ward
Councillor John Keogh, however West Ward Councillor Tom
Sullivan opposed it.
Cr Dudzik said she agreed entirely with the contents
of the report, whilst Cr Sullivan argued, “we are elected
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council either as a collective or through committees delegated
by council”.
“The responsibility is the balance between expediency on
one hand and good processes, transparency, on the other,”
he said.
“Over time this council has found the sweet spot between
councillors making decision, and the CEO making decisions.
What we have now before us is not a transfer of existing
delegation to the CEO but, sweeping changes.”
Cr Sullivan said as a community “we are coming out of
the current lockdown and restrictions - this increase of the
delegation, or the ability of the CEO to appoint delegations,
are not required.”
“I don’t believe that good process that has been established
over time, should be set aside for expediency.”
States of Emergency are not declared very often and East
Ward Councillor Jarrod Bingham argued the IOD would be
needed if for some reason it wasn’t possible for councillors to
meet electronically.
“This is a what-if… it’s a Plan B,” he said.
But giving the CEO greater powers as a ‘what-if’ did not sit
well with Central Ward Councillor Paul Tatchell.
“I didn’t have a problem with it earlier but now I do because
of Cr Bingham’s ‘what-if’, so now I’m siding with Cr Sullivan’s
argument,” he said.
The item was carried with Councillors Dudzik, Bingham,
Keogh and Borgelt voting in favour of the recommendation
with Crs Sullivan, Tatchell and Edwards voting against.
Scene 1 Act 2 saw the second IOD item arise to give a ‘council
internal assessment panel’, the power to decide on planning
permit applications with five or less objections.
Speaking in favour of the motion Cr Dudzik said she takes
the advice of officers that have prepared the report.
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“This is what is needed for council and the community.
“It is something that we always have in place and does need
to be reviewed in some circumstances.”
A debate ignited with Cr Sullivan saying he did not object
to it being rolled over however, “I oppose the increase of
delegation to the internal assessment panel under five
objections to ‘reduce the number of planning applications by
75 percent that go to the DAC”.
“The last two DAC committees I attended, had two items on
the agenda and this will be sidelining councillors by getting
rid of DACs all together,” he said.
“What are the community’s rights in this? If there is an
objection or a recommendation to refuse then it goes to a DAC
and it should not be abandoned for expediency, the right to
speak to councillors and listen to their side of the argument,
the applicant, objector or community to participate, it’s an
erosion of the community’s rights, it is stripping away their
rights, this not only undermines councillors’ responsibilities
as elected representatives of the community but also the
community’s right to have the councillors act on their behalf.”
Cr Keogh was the only one to agree with the motion and
said he can only see that “we will become more efficient”.
“The planning process at the moment is far too long for
applicants,” he said.
Cr Dudzik then asked to change her motion to remove
“five-or-less-objections” but still keep the minor changes –
however her seconder, Cr Keogh, did not agree and so she
was not able to amend her motion.
“Councillor Sullivan convinced me,” Cr Dudzik said.
Cr Tatchell requested, for a second time, the matter be
brought to a vote. Mayor Edwards agreed.
Councillors ultimately voted against allowing planning
permit applications with five or less objections, to be decided
on by an internal assessment panel.
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LEO—July 23-August 22
Partnership ventures are favoured, provided you know
your partners very well. This is a good week for filling
in applications and attending interviews. A family mem-
ber is unexpectedly supportive.
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ARIES—March 21-April 20 highly assertive individual. Arranging parties is a present
Building on current relatonships is the focus this week. strength - you lend a magic touch. Business plans require
Be more realistic in business dealings. A volunteer as- research.
signment is highlighted and offers a fringe benefit. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
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This is a fine week for quiet reflection. You gain new profile. Plantonic relationships are highlighted. A flighty
insights into a present relationship. A friend’s good friend is more practical and a relative is willing to lend
fortune makes you feel like a winner too. Career decisions an ear.
made could be long lasting.
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more trustworthy. In financial dealings, examine details
Variety is the theme of the week as you mingle with peo-
but don’t ignore the larger picture either.
ple from diverse backgrounds and enjoy opportunities for
travel. Financial favours given are now returned. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
CANCER—June 22-July 22 This week is favourable for new areas of study or recrea-
NO. 9150 Romance accents its whimsical side, but in business re- tion. An up in the air relationship seems headed down to
lated matters a serious approach should bring results. earth. Financial growth is favoured. Being realistic is all
ACROSS DOWN important.
6. Echo (11) 1. Testimony (8) Creative writing is highlighted. Get on that computer and
express your special philosophy. PISCES—February 20-March 20
7. Thoroughfare (4) 2. Plod (6)
8. Beautify (8) 3. Save (6) LEO—July 23-August 22 It’s best to tackle one important job than to experiment
9. Posture (6) 4. Just (4) with sundry tasks. Don’t feel hassled if visitors arrive
10. Again (6) 5. Chain (6) Partnership ventures are favoured, provided you know ahead of schedule. Romance favours a traditional
your partners very well. This is a good week for filling approach right now
12. Concealed (6) 6. Perch (5) in applications and attending interviews. A family mem-
15. Take (6) 11. Drink (8) ber is unexpectedly supportive.
17. Outlook (8) 13. Stop (6) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
19. Implement (4) 14. Pact (6) You are creative and compassionate and you tend to get
VIRGO—August 23-September 22 carried away when you take on a project or a cause. Your
20. Zodiac sign (11) 15. Starry (6)
Your partner is more open. This is a good time to discuss intuition is uncommonly sharp. A more realistic approach
16. Holy (5) to your career and finance could lead to steady gains.
shared goals. Be wary of slick salespeople. Don’t
18. Herb (4) postpone health related activities. The emphasis is on becoming more decisive.
CRYPTIC PUZZLE
ACROSS LIBRA—September 23-October 22
6. Does the confessor of it go a vivid red? (8,3). 7. Start A work project may be temporarily stalled, but in per-

SUDOKU
to like someone who’s not so hot? (4). 8. The clergyman sonal relationships you progress with renewed determi-
is having a little rest for a change (8). 9. Thought to be in nation. Resolutions may be put to the test.
the same back wood (6). 10. Cut short when one came
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
into port (6). 12. An overture one finds touching (6). 15.
Rushed a doctor in to see her (6). 17. On the stand, all
are dry (8). 19. A very good, half-deaf assistant (4). 20. NUMBER GAME
You may have to be firmer than usual in dealing with a
highly assertive individual. Arranging parties is a present
Swallowed one’s medicine and skedaddled (4,1,6). strength - you lend a magic touch. Business plans require
research.ANSWER BELOW
DOWN
1. On the border in California, catching the crook (8). 2. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Turned down the lights, stupidly? (6). 3. Didn’t allow the In professional circles, it’s important to maintain a higher
orchestra to be heard (6). 4. One’s repeated the name profile. Plantonic relationships are highlighted. A flighty
of the river (4). 5. Once the girl is outside, getting the friend is more practical and a relative is willing to lend
extension (6). 6. Have a bite and drinks with Agnes (5). an ear.
11. Has the view that one orders? (8). 13. What hap-
pened in the back street on the square? (6). 14. The CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
betrayer, beat with a cane (6). 15. May it come quickly Romance plays a major role. Friends become closer and
in a form easy to apply! (4-2). 16. Drain out at the lowest more trustworthy. In financial dealings, examine details
level (5). 18. Required to endorse (4). but don’t ignore the larger picture either.
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9149
18, To-OK.
This week is favourable for new areas of study or recrea-
tion. An up in the air relationship seems headed down to
13, Even-tS. 14, Rat-tan. 15, Roll-on. 16, Nadir (anag.).
QUICK SOLUTIONS
I’s-I’s. 5, Ann-ex-e. 6, Champ (Agnes). 11, Commands.
earth. Financial growth is favoured. Being realistic is all
Across - 6, Considered. 8, Elan. 9, Alto. 10, Laura. 11,
Down - 1, C-rim-in-al. 2, Dimmed. 3, Banned (band). 4,
important.
Luck. 12, Grenadier. 16, Palpitate. 20, Opus. 22, Label.
total. 19, AI-de (af). 20, Took a powder.
23, Rome. 24, Area. 25, Counsellor.
pine-d. 10, Docked. 12, Feeler. 15, Ra-MO-n-a. 17, Tee- PISCES—February 20-March 20
Down - 1, Dollar. 2, Astound. 3, Addled. 4, Grouse. 5,
Across - 6, Cardinal sin. 7, Warm. 8, Mini-ster. 9, O- It’s best to tackle one important job than to experiment
Ideal. 7, March. 13, Ill. 14, Sterile. 15, Spare. 17, Ar-
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS with sundry tasks. Don’t feel hassled if visitors arrive
bour. 18, Polish. 19, Tom-tom. 21, Slack. ahead of schedule. Romance favours a traditional
Astral. 16, Pious. 18, Sage. approach right now
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Fetter. 6, Roost. 11, Cocktail. 13, Arrest. 14, Treaty. 15,
Across - 6, Slate loose. 8, W-i-d-e. 9, Knit (nit). 10, Ti-
Down - 1, Evidence. 2, Trudge. 3, Rescue. 4, Fair. 5, BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
tle. 11, Ro-O-t. 12, Hair shirt. 16, Dun-garees. 20, L-
pect. 19, Tool. 20, Sagittarius. You are creative and compassionate and you tend to get
ass. 22, Heart. 23, Site (sight). 24, (me)Anti(me). 25,
Stance. 10, Encore. 12, Latent. 15, Accept. 17, Pros- carried away when you take on a project or a cause. Your
Full figure.
Across - 6, Reverberate. 7, Road. 8, Decorate. 9, intuition is uncommonly sharp. A more realistic approach
Down - 1, Glen-DA. 2, Stature. 3, Clutch. 4, Porter. 5, S-
QUICK SOLUTIONS to your career and finance could lead to steady gains.
ewer. 7, I-D-I-ot. 13, Inn (in). 14, Pre-sage. 15, Pa-in-t. The emphasis is on becoming more decisive.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9150
17, Unable (anag.). 18, Get off. 19, E-nti-re. 21, Sh-ift.
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Gath hits them for six

By Tim O’Connor

The relentless front-running

display from Arden Voyager
highlighted a stunning Sat-
urday for reinswoman Kate
Gath, who snared six win-
ners across the double-head-
er of meetings at Victorian
harness racing headquarters.
Prepared by Gath’s trainer-
husband Andy at their Long
Forest base, the former New
Zealand pacer produced a
brilliant all-the-way victory
in the TAB Long May We
Play Pace (2240m, NR 79-89).
He ran quarters of 29sec,
28.9sec, 28.1sec and 28.8sec
and recorded a mile rate of
1:55:2min on a wet Tabcorp
Park Melton track. It was a
breathtaking performance
from the four-year-old,
which has now won three
of his past four starts at the
circuit.
Gath could hardly believe
her horse was able to fight off
all challengers after work-
ing so hard during the early
stages of the race.
“I haven’t had one pull that
hard for a while and I just
thought in the run that he
is pulling himself into the
ground,” she said.
“I was really concerned, but
I didn’t know he could do
that.
“It was a really good field
and he just shouldn’t have
been able to hold on against
those sort of horses.”
Gath said the stable had re-
Tabcorp Park Saturday Night, Race 5 Winner: Arden Voyager (1), Trainer: Andy Gath,
Driver: Kate Gath. Photo Stuart McCormick
ally liked the son of Some-
beachsomewhere when he
was purchased as a three-
year-old from overseas, but
had gone “off the boil” for a
period of time until recap-
turing his best over the past
couple of months.
“Obviously now his last
three or four runs he’s final-
ly showing us what we knew
was always there,” she said.
Arden Voyager’s success
was one of four for Gath on
the Melton night program
and followed a double from
the morning meeting.
Gath’s heroics in the sulky
came quickly after a four-
peat at Ballarat last Tuesday
night.
The successful return of
group 1-winning trotter
McLovin - which took out
the Alderbaran Park Trot
(2240m, NR 70-120) - was
another of Andy Gath’s four
winners for the day.
An effortless triumph from
Emma Stewart’s star pacer
Poster Boy was among the
highlights on Saturday, as
was the big victory by prom-
ising Jess Tubbs-trained
trotter Overandout. Driver
Greg Sugars was almost sent
crashing through the outside
fence when the four-year-old
squargaiter veered abruptly
Tabcorp Park Saturday Night, Race 7 Winner: Poster Boy
(6), Trainer: Emma Stewart, Driver: Greg Sugars.
Photo Stuart McCormick
over the concluding stages
of the Beraldo Coffee Trot
(1720m, 4YO and older) but
still managed to prevail by
close to 30m.
Sugars said he thought the
horse had taken exception to
something flashing on the
semaphore board located on
the inside of the track near
the winning post.
“He is a keen watcher of
Trots Vision when he is at
home not racing and I think
he just wanted to head over
to here to where we are now
to talk to you Rob,” Sugars
joked with host Rob Auber
during a post-race interview.
Ballan Golf Club
Results - Week ending Saturday 23 May
Wednesday– Stableford
Winner - Kev Lockman (13) 31 points.
R/up - Chris Tudor (14) 30 points.
Magpie - 14th Barry Sims
Saturday – Stroke
(1st Round Fairbairn Cup and April Monthly Medal)
A Grade
Winner - Frank Raffaele 72-8-64
on c/b from Chris Tudor 78-14-64.
B Grade
Winner - Frank White 101-31-70
on c/b from Rob Brown 88-18-70.
NTPs - 12th Chris Tudor, 15th Ian Godkin.
Magpies - 14th Frank Raffaele, 18th Chris Tudor.
Balls 5, Cut-off 70
Frank Raffaele, Chris Tudor, Ian Godkin, Frank White,
Rob Brown.
Play-off for April Monthly Medal (30 May)
Frank Raffaele v Chris Tudor.

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1 with footrest. EC $100, Ph 0498
014 500
MINIATURE collectibles vintage,
Bear in Bed & Bear in Bath (MEG
1993) $10each - 0418 519 025
MOTORBIKE BOOTS, O’Neill
brand, used - selling because
outgrown them, Size to fit 5, 6 or 7
year old $70 Ph 0418 321 602
MOTORBIKE BOOTS, FOX
brand, Size K2USA or EU30, fit 5
or 6 year old, Very good condition
- $60 Ph 0418 321 602
OUTDOOR CHAIRS (2), including
cushions, solid plastic, GC $20 -
0408 951 676
POGO STICK red, Retro/vintage
- made of steel 106 cm high $15 -
0419 161 063
PRINTER/SCANNER Canon,
pixma mp150 colour/mono.
Needs ink cartridge GC FREE -
0438 826 867
PVC POLYPIPE 150mm x 2m with
caps and fixings; $20 - 5334 5551
RIDE ON MOWER, Greenfield,
No motor, Missing parts, Good
tyres, $100 Ph 0406 513 089
ROLLER SKATES inline S-M
size, incl knee/elbow protectors
EC $15 - 53674956
SCOOTER (child) 2 wheels, solid
1996 Hasbro International Inc.
new tyres. Working order $25 –
0419 161 063
SKI PANTS Mens XL (Patagonia
Brand) As new $25 – 0415 562 593
SLEEPING BAG baby – doubles
as cot quilt $10 - 0407 305 940
SLEEPING BAG as new, single
VGC $30 - 0407 305 940
SPEAKERS audio, Wharfedale
Diamond 7.1 Bookshelf Black Ash,
pair, new $90 - 5334 5551
SKI PANTS (2) size 12/14 ladies
navy blue, GC $20 lot - 0407 305
940
STEAMER Garment with
accessories & instructions. VGC
FREE – 0423 190 097
SUITCASE Monsac floral tapestry
68cmx48cm x20cm as new EC
$40ono - 0418 519 025
TOYS Girls assorted items $20 lot
– 0412 869 304
TOYS assorted items 2 boxes,
baby goods $20 lot ono - 0407 305
940
TRAVEL RUG, New, Blue tartan
wool, $20, 0412 869 304
TROLLEY JACK 3000lb working
order $100 ono - 0407 305 940
WASHING MACHINE, Hitachi,
twin-tub, working order $50 ono -
0407 305 940
WOOL Underlay KS fitted VGC
laundered $20 - 0409 858 183
WORK BOOTS, 2 pairs, size 6,
size 7, $100 the lot, Ph 0456 243 956

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2019 HIACE VAN PETROL RANGE HILUX 4X2 WORKMATE
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[D1]Recommended driveaway price (RDP) shown is applicable for Private customers, Bronze, and Silver Fleet customers, and primary producers, only at participating dealers.
between 01/05/2020 and 30/06/2020 unless extended. RDP includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Metallic/Premium paint at additional cost. Toyota reserves
between 01/05/2020
the right to extend or amend theand 30/06/2020
offer unless
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to approved registration,
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must be[D2]Recommended
received by 30/06/2020. Maximum
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driveaway price
finance term
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of 48(RDP) shown
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is applicable
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181,
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