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(L-R) Brendan Hehir, Jinny Coyle, Blackwood publican Darren Lynch, Mayor Paul Tatchell and Mary-Anne Thomas (Member for Macedon) will soon be able to make and receive mobile
phone coverage in Blackwood. Photo - Helen Tatchell
Going Mobile
By Kate Taylor
A new mobile phone tower will be built in Blackwood,
eventually.
The town has been earmarked for a new tower in the Federal
Governments $100 million Mobile Black Spot Programme.
The announcement has followed years of lobbying in
particular since the town was listed as one of Victorias top
50 at risk of bushfire.
The funding enables Telstra to plan the construction of
a new mobile base station in Blackwood within the next
three years to improve the townships handheld and mobile
internet coverage.
Moorabool Shire Council Mayor Paul Tatchell said he was
thrilled with the funding announcement.
Council and the Blackwood community, and a host of
stakeholders have been relentless in advocating for this
But most of all, the work the entire Blackwood Community

has done needs to be recognised. Their work with our
Economic Development Unit in coordinating a targeted
direct mail campaign was instrumental in demonstrating to
the Government and the telcos that Blackwood just had to be
on that list!
However the tower will still be subject to normal planning
processes.
Telstras got to work out the roll-out schedule in consultation
with Federal and State Governments and it needs to go
through the usual planning process, so the sooner we start
this process, the better for all concerned.
Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas said, this is a
game-changer for communities in Moorabool and Macedon.
Adequate mobile coverage is essential when youre on
the road or in a remote area. It is also vital in emergency
situations, especially in areas with high fire danger.
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When the Federal Governments Mobile Coverage Program
was announced we were expecting fierce competition. More
than three quarters of the continent was eligible and more
than 6200 locations nominated for the funding.
However the need was dire so we developed a compelling
case around public safety and emergency management and
worked pro-actively with the Blackwood community and a
range of agencies. Working collectively, we did all we could
to see that Blackwoods needs prioritised in this national
scramble.
Cr. Tatchell said Federal Member for Ballarat Catherine King,
Emergency Management Victorias Commissioner Craig
Lapsley along with the Central Highland Councils Mayors
and CEOs Forum, helped their inclusion of Blackwood in
its top three locations in the Central Highlands region was
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(L-R) Bill Mundy (Telstra), Cr. Pat Toohey (MSC) and Catherine King (Federal Member for Ballarat) officially declare the new mobile base station open, giving the Blackwood community
mobile phone reception. Photos Helen Tatchell
Connected to the 21st century

By Jessica Howard
Blackwoods mobile phone reception woes
are officially over, so throw away that tin can
and piece of string.
The new mobile base station is finally up
and running, giving local residents and
visitors access to both 3G and 4G coverage.
Members of Moorabool Shire Council,
Federal and State Governments joined
representatives from Telstra last week to
officially launch the base station located on
Byres Road.
The station represents a hard-fought
campaign that was funded by the Federal
Governments Mobile Blackspot Program.
Telstra Area General Manager Bill Mundy
said he was pleased to launch the piece of

infrastructure that the community had been
looking forward to for a long time.
Last year I was here in June or July for a
community meeting and the point about
improved coverage and the necessity for
it in terms of safety and general living
was pressed upon quite strongly by the
community, he said.
What is really pleasing is to have the
opportunity to stand here and launch this
base station with the support of [Moorabool
Shire Councillor] Pat Toohey and [Ballarat
MP] Catherine King.
The construction of the tower is part of
round one of the Mobile Blackspot Program,
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said it was a fantastic day for the Blackwood
community.
When I look back in my office I think I have
a file that is at least two-inches thick and
its going back now probably about seven to
eight years where people in this community
have been writing, very, very determined to
deal with the issue of mobile phone coverage
here, she said.
This is something the community wanted,
knew that it needed, advocated tirelessly
for, and were persistent about. To then have
Council and Telstra working so closely
together to actively deliver it is a really
important testament to how these things can
actually work.
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community with safe outcomes, and hoped
for the future of other Moorabool towns.
Dales Creek, Greendale and Mt Egerton
are other areas that have been identified as
locations in need of better mobile coverage.
Not just for the fire risk, but for business,
the general wellbeing of the community and
also for when people come to visit, he said.
We hope that there will be continued
funding and we hope that this becomes a
bipartisan approach by both sides of our
government to realise the importance of a
program such as this.
The second round of the Mobile Black Spot
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100 years of
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By Jessica Howard
A whole lot of history can
be captured in cloth.
The Red Cross Quilt exhibition will be showcased in
Ballan next month, taking
you on a journey through a
century of signature quilts.
The tradition began during
the First World War, where
quilts were made to raise
money in order to purchase
material to make goods for
soldiers.
This continued throughout
the Second World War and
through to modern times,
where quilts are still used to
this day as a means to raise
money for the works of the
Red Cross, as well as a record of history.
Ballan resident and Red
Cross member, Anne Eskdale said the fascinating
quilts dated back as far as
1914.
People used to pay in
sixpence or a silver coin in
order to sign their name on
the fabric, which was then
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By Kate Taylor
A walking track destroyed
during flooding could yet be
rebuilt.
East Ward Councillor Dave

Edwards raised the matter in
Urgent Business at the February council meeting, saying the Bacchus Marsh Golf
Club (BMGC) is not happy
with the current situation.
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different people and donated to soldiers overseas or
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quilts would be displayed
throughout the exhibition
alongside Red Cross memorabilia. A new, handmade
quilt will also be available
for people to sign, a re-enactment of 100 years ago, with
all proceeds going to the Ballan Red Cross.
The exhibition of signature
quilts, which coincides with
the Ballan Autumn Festival,
will be held over three days
from March 18 at Millrose
Quilting and Gallery. The
exhibition will run from
10am til 4pm, with admission just $5.
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of land that was used as a

walking track. This land
was badly damaged in a
flood a couple of years ago
and council was unable to
get approvals from relevant
water authorities to put the
walking track back in the
original place because of
the flood zone, Cr Edwards
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not reached in time to access
flood recovery money.
Cr Edwards said that BMGC
is not satisfied that council
has met its obligations with
the return of the lease and,
on its behalf, have requested
that council, in good faith,
review its obligations and
provide a report to all Councillors for consideration.
Any remedial works re-
quired by council will have

to be referred to the budget
process.
Additionally,
BMGC
would like to revisit the decision to not proceed with
the proposed alternate walking track and this is very
much in line with the local
communities desire to have
it reopened.
The report will come before
a future council meeting.
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Hoax call puts

school in lockdown
By Jessica Howard
A hoax phone call to a Bacchus Marsh primary school
had children and staff in
lockdown last week.
St Bernards Parish Primary

School received a threatening phone call at 12:33pm on
Tuesday (February 23).
Principal Emilio Scalzo said

the male caller threatened
to attend the school and do
harm.
We immediately put in
place our emergency procedures for this scenario.
This plan includes putting
the school in lockdown and

calling the police. From
that point on the police took
control and liaised with our
staff regarding our specific
situation, class numbers,
location of children and general layout of the school, he
said.
We should be very proud
of our Bacchus Marsh police
because they arrived within
minutes and immediately
secured the safety of all
of our children and staff.
Thankfully the call was a
sick hoax but they, like us,
decided not to take any unnecessary risks.
Mr Scalzo said the parents

of students were notified by
SMS, instructing them to
stay clear of the school due
to the lockdown and police
presence.
We assured them that the
children were safe. Their
cooperation meant that the
police efforts to ensure no
intruder could approach the
school made everyones job
easier.
The hoax was one of a number of menacing phone calls

plaguing primary schools
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The replacement of a water

main in Bacchus Marshs
Avenue of Honour has now
reached the halfway mark.
Representatives of the Bacchus Marsh RSL visited the
Western Water worksite last
week, which is now on track
for completion in April.
Western Waters General
Manager of Customer and
Community Relations, Graham Holt said Western Water had been working closely
with a number of stakeholders throughout the project
including the RSL, Moora-
bool Shire Council and Heritage Victoria.

Western Water is acutely
aware of the cultural and environmental significance of
the avenue and its trees, and
is working hard to ensure
the lowest possible impact,
he said.
An aborist is regularly on
site to monitor the avenues
trees and ensure the protective measures that we have
in place are working.
Mr Holt said the old water
main had frequent main
bursts that needed complex
and costly repairs.
The main needs to be re-
placed so we can provide

quality water services to
around 70 customers in the
area, which include some
of Bacchus Marshs popular
food producers.
The water main replacement, which is located within the roadway, has resulted
in traffic closures at times.
Mr Holt apologised for the
inconvenience,
however
asked local residents to bear
with Western Water a little
longer as they complete this
important project.
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By Kate Taylor
Before and after Photos: Leigh Catchment Groups & Moorabool Landcare Network.
Gorse in sights of taskforce
By Jessica Howard
Local Landcare groups have received

vital funding to help ease their weeding woes.
The Moorabool Landcare Network
and the Leigh Catchment Group received the donation in order to assist
in the removal of gorse, the highly
flammable, prickly plant that quickly
invades paddocks and harbours pest
animals.
The Victorian Gorse Taskforce have

provided the funding alongside the
help of project officer Jennifer Johnson, who is available to assist landholders in targeted areas within the
Moorabool Shire.
Landholders can receive advice on
best control options for their property
and access up to a 50 percent rebate
towards the cost to control the weed.
The rebate is offered for the hire of a
contractor (spray or mulch), fuel costs
to remove the gorse, hire of a Landcare spray unit and chemicals.
Jennifer Johnson with the invasive

gorse plant.
The landholder must enter into a
three-year agreement to access the rebate and agree to undertake necessary
follow-up works at their own cost.
Ms Johnson said the program was a

very straightforward and simple process, with support and advice offered
from the beginning to the end.
The gorse target areas within Moorabool include Clarendon to Lal Lal,
which covers the area from Durham
Lead across to Lal Lal and down to
Elaine. Limited assistance is also
available between Mt Warrenheip and
Gordon.
Ms Johnson said it was possible to
have a gorse-free area, noting several
properties that went from a heavy infestation to a property completely
free.
Successful long-term control requires an effecting plan and an ongoing commitment to treat any regrowth. Staying vigilant is the key to
success, she said.
Where possible, Ms Johnson will also
attempt to resolve and help facilitate
issues associated with gorse growing
on crown land that is adjacent to landholders involved in the program.
The rebate will only be available for
a short period of time. For more information, contact the gorse project
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A $4 million composting
facility will be built at Mt
Wallace.
Located on Yaloak Estate, an
agricultural property as well
as the local home of polo, the
aerated composting facility
planning permit application
was approved at councils
February Development Assessment Committee meeting.
The operation, known as
Pinegro, operated at Deer
Park for 15 years but has had
to relocate, as its lease on the
land was not renewed.
The Mt Wallace facility is expected to process up to 50,000
tonnes of green waste per annum and 20,000 tonnes of biosolids per annum.
A report tabled at the meeting explained that material
will be placed on a 250 metre
by 200 metre pad, with air
forced through the composting piles by blowers and pipes
to ensure that no anaerobic
processes occur, thereby
avoiding the creation of undesirable odours associated with
anaerobic processing.
The green waste to be
brought to the site would
come from Melbourne and
much of the finished product
would be purchased by the
Yaloak Estate for soil improvement on their property, the
report read.
Material will be transported

via the Western Freeway to
the Ballan-Daylesford Road
interchange, thence south
along the Geelong-Ballan
Road, turning into Glenmore
Road near Mt Wallace, with
four return trips expected
each day by heavy vehicles.
Waste from impurities in the
organic matter brought onto
the site will likely be disposed
of at the Calleja landfill in
Maddingley.
Two speakers addressed the
meeting on behalf of the applicant, saying that the facility
will cost $4 or $5 million, may
involve ten jobs, and will have
its own weighbridge; another
assured that a tanker will
be on-site to help with dust
repression.
However, five objections to
the facility were lodged.
One objector told the meeting that he has concerns about
airborne material and heavy
metals from the facility.
All the water we drink, for
livestock, and to wash etc, it
comes off our roof into our
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this operation regarding
that, said the Glenmore Road
resident.
Speakers for the applicant
stated that the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) has
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The final option, C, includes
what council can deliver if it
has a rate increase of 3.50 per
cent for 2016/17, inclusive of
a 1.00 per cent rate cap variation, in addition to a likely rate
increase of 3.50 per cent for a
further three years and this
option is also based on other
fees and charges increasing
under a user-pays model to
be cost-reflective including indirect costs.
By Kate Taylor
Just how much council rates
will increase by is set to be decided by the people.
And the community consultation alone is set to cost $25,000.
A special meeting of council
held on Wednesday 10 February heard that residents would
be presented with three rates
options, if Moorabool Shire
Council applies to the Essential Services Commission to
increase rates by more than the
2.5 per cent allowed under the
state governments new rates
capping policy.
The first option, A, sets out
what council can deliver under
the state governments rates
cap of 2.5 per cent, in the first
financial year.
The second option, B, lays
out what council can deliver
with a total rate increase of
4.15 per cent for 2016/17, and is
inclusive of a 1.65 per cent rate
cap variation, in addition to a
likely rate increase of 4.15 per
cent for a further three years.
Examples of charges that

could be increased include
waste transfer station charges,
animal registrations, food
premises registrations and
septic tank installation fees.
stated that the second (A) and

third (C) options have been
prepared to reverse and repair
the impact underlying losses
Council will have in the rate
capped environment.
These models propose the
minimum level of rate and/or
other charge increases necessary for Council to continue
to provide current levels of
services sustainably into the
future, it read.
The key difference between

these two models is that since
other fees and charges are
more cost reflective in Option C a lower rate increase is
necessary.
Have you had your lightbulb moment?

Council can initially only apply for a rate variation for one
year, with the issue to be revisited with the new council
when it is elected in October
this year.
Public consultation forms

part of the criteria upon which
councils application for a rate
increase is made.
A report tabled at the meeting
A telephone survey will prove

the main method of the community consultation, as well as
councils Have Your Say website, focus groups, listening
posts set up across the shire,
and reply-paid postcards.
The meeting saw councillors

approve the $25,000 overbudget expenditure required
for the consultation.
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The top changes to services set to happen under each option are:
General Council services will need to be reduced in option A under
options B & C council can maintain current levels of service specific
cuts for option A have yet to be determined but Council has recently
approved a Service review process which will be used to identify council
service priorities.
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A bumpy road for a small

apple of a town
stand-alone economy that relies on no

one but itself. Thats why this project
is so important for Bacchus Marsh, it
addresses some of those congestion
issues, it will assist with the economic
development of Bacchus Marsh; whilst
its had slightly a bumpy road Im sure
the off-ramps wont be as bumpy as
that. I have no doubt that this project
will make Bacchus Marsh a better place
to live, better place to work and will see
further growth in what has been quite
a remarkable development of what was
once a very small apple of a town, Mr
Ronaldson said.
By Kate Taylor
Victorian Minister for Roads and Road

Safety, Luke Donnellan understands
its been a long road for Rob Croxford
(MSC CEO) and knows how important it is for this community to have
this access.
Mr Donnellan was speaking at last
weeks announcement of the Halletts Way funding by Senator Michael
Ronaldson.
I know how important it is to be able
to get on and off the Western Highway;
to have this pedestrian access and bicycle access. It really changes the dynamics of a growing area and that is really
the issue. I think more than anything
else, this is what really keeps a community sane the ability to get around,
the ability to take your kid to school,
the ability to pick your kid up in the afternoon and its great that we have the
support of the Federal government,
Mr Donnellan said.
Patron Senator for Ballarat Michael
Ronaldson, on announcing the funding, said Bacchus Marsh has changed
dramatically.
I was reflecting on the way down this
morning, and I remember when Bac-
Moorabool Shire Council Mayor, Allan

Comrie agreed, Bacchus Marsh was a
nice little country town back years ago.
Senator
Michael
Ronaldson
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Way on Thursday 18 February.
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to Ballarat and there was a very special
caf in town where you get the best
chocolate milkshake and hamburger
that was ever put on gods earth. Bacchus Marsh has changed dramatically
since those days; this is now a vibrant,
In 1971 this bypass was put through

and it has just grown and grown and
grown ever since. This has taken two
terms of council to get it where it is and
there has been a lot of to-and-fro. Weve
done the north side of Halletts Way already and now we have the south side
going as well, and this will all join up,
so within 12 months we will have the
whole road built right through. It will
be a great access and will take the pressure off Gisborne Road.
Expert panel
to oversee
hospital safety
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A new chief medical officer has been appointed
in Victoria, as a new panel
is launched in the wake of
the Bacchus Marsh Hospital
crisis.
Cardiologist Associate Professor Andrew Wilson has
taken on the newly created
role in order to strengthen
hospital safety throughout
the state.
He will work with Better
Care Victoria, the Clinical
Networks and Clinical Consultative Councils.
Doctor Stephen Duckett,
the director of health programs at the Grattan Institute, will chair the panel.
A health program director
throughout Australia and
Canada, Dr Duckett will
consult with experts in hospital safety and prepare a
report about the necessary
areas of improvement to the

government later this year.
The changes come after an
investigation into a spike in
potentially avoidable baby
deaths at the Bacchus Marsh
hospital between 2013 and
2014.
Doctor John Ballard, who
in October was appointed
to the board as a delegate
of Health Minister Jill Hennessy, said the appointment of Associate Professor
Wilson and the new expert
panel was welcomed.
Change is already well
underway at Djerriwarrh
Health Services, and we see
these State-level appointments as a further step to
ensuring the right systems,
clinical governance and processes are in place to support
all healthcare professionals
in developing and delivering high quality, safe care,
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Moorabool Shire Council

NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held tomorrow Wednesday 2 March, 2016
in the Lal Lal Hall, Lal Lal commencing at 5pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
Information is also available on Councils website, Facebook and Twitter sites:

www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
www.facebook.com/mooraboolshirecouncil/
https://twitter.com/mooraboolshire
Listening posts are small `drop-in style events that provide an opportunity for community
members to be informed about Council activities and provide input into the rate cap options
being considered by the Council.
The following is a list of dates and times for upcoming listening posts:
The following is a list of dates and times for upcoming listening posts:
Location
Ballan Library
142 Inglis Street,
Ballan, VIC 3342
SECTION 86 COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The next Section 86 committee meeting will be of the Development Assesment Committee, on
Wednesday 9 March, in the James Young Room, Lerderderg Library,215 Main St, Bacchus
Marsh, commencing at 4pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
HAVE YOUR SAY: RATE CAPPING
Blackwood Memorial Hall

Byers Road,
Blackwood, VIC 3458
Bacchus Marsh Village Shopping
Centre
160 - 192 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340
Council is seeking feedback on possible rate options for the coming 2016/17 nancial year.
You will have seen recent media on the State Governments decision to cap council rates at an
increase of CPI; 2.5% for the 2016/17 year. This is a one size ts all approach for urban and rural
councils across Victoria.
Moorabool Shire Council delivers over 100 services and capital works of approximately $16
million each year across an area of over 2,000 square kilometres. It is increasingly difcult to
balance
service
delivery
in growing
communities
andand
to meet
thethe
growing
gapgap
of need
and actual
balance
service
delivery
in growing
communities
to meet
growing
of need
and
actual
spending
on
infrastructure
such
as
sealed
and
unsealed
roads
and
footpaths.
spending on infrastructure such as sealed and unsealed roads and footpaths.
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Bungaree General Store

321 Bungaree-Wallace Road,
Bungaree, VIC 3352
Dunnstown Recreation Reserve

2840 Old Melbourne Road,
Dunnstown, VIC 3352
Gordon Public Hall

68 Main Street,
Gordon, VIC 3345
Lerderderg Library
215 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340
As such three rating options for 2016/17 are being put to you for consideration and
As
such three rating options for 2016/17 are being put to you for consideration and feedback:
feedback:
Option A
2.50% Rate Increase
Option B
Option C
4.15% Rate Increase
3.50% Rate Increase
No rate cap variation.
= 1.65% rate cap variation

for 2016/17.

Date
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
Friday, 4 March 2016
Friday, 11 March 2016
Wednesday, 16 March
2016
Wednesday, 16 March
2016
Thursday, 3 March 2016
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Saturday, 5 March 2016
Time
9:30am-1:00pm
1:00pm-5:00pm
1:00pm-5:00pm
9:30am-1:00pm
1:30pm-3:30pm
1:30pm-3:30pm
1:30pm-3:30pm
10:00am2:00pm
10:00am2:00pm
10:00am2:00pm
11:30am1:30pm
11:30am1:30pm
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9:00am11:00am
9:00am11:00am
9:00am11:00am
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
9:30am12:00pm
12:00pm2:30pm
9:30am12:00pm
9:30am12:00pm
Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the rate cap options that the Council will
This will result in:

Cuts to services and capital
works over time to ensure
Council's financial stability
Operating Budget Deficit in
2016/17 of -$0.900M

Council being able to
maintain current levels of
service and capital works
2016/17 of -$0.473M
= 1.00% rate cap variation

for 2016/17
Council Fees & Charges
increased to achieve full
cost recovery
Council being able to
maintain current levels of
service and capital works
2016/17 of -$0.134M
Threats to Councils
financial stability - $12.1M
losses predicted over 10
years
$4.0M in funding for new
and upgrade projects over
10 years
$90.6M asset renewal
program over 10 years
Improvement to Councils
financial stability -
Breakeven position
predicted over 10 years
10 years
Improvement to Councils
financial stability -
Breakeven position
predicted over 10 years
10 years
The
Essential Services Commission (ESC) has been tasked with reviewing any requests from
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has been tasked with reviewing any requests
Councils
that wish
apply
for a variation
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the rate
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in the scenarios
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scenarios
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under Options
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subsequent
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levels.
subsequent years at similar levels.
Residents
provide
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either
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addresses in the Shire or, attending one of the listening posts currently being held across the
Shire.
Information is also available on Councils website, Facebook and Twitter sites:
www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
www.facebook.com/mooraboolshirecouncil/
https://twitter.com/mooraboolshire
consider at a Special Meeting on the 23 March 2016.

Council has also commissioned a research company (Micromex) to conduct a telephone survey
of 400 residents to gauge community support for a proposal to seek a variation for a higher rate
increase with the ESC.
In early March Micromex will conduct this telephone survey which will be used to inform
Councils decision in relation to its rate cap application.
If you are contacted by Micromex, Council would greatly appreciate your feedback to inform
key decision making processes.
SMALL TOWNS AND SETTLEMENTS STRATEGY

DRAFT COMMUNITY CONSULTATION REPORT
The Draft Community Consultation Feedback Report, will be available for comment until
Tuesday 15 March 2016.
The Report outlines the ndings from the community engagement activities undertaken between
February and August 2015, including the 13 community conversations held in the Shire, 553
completed post card surveys, and 12 primary school visits.
The Report and further information is available in the Talking 2041 section on Councils
website www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
Council is keen to gain your feedback on the Draft Community Consultation Feedback
Report. Your comments are welcomed by Tuesday 15 March 2016 and can be made via
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News
Blue returns
to coach
By Jessica Howard
Its been ten years since Justin McConnell called Ballan
home, but hes back and this
time as senior playing coach.
A Ballan local for most of
his life, McConnell played
all of his juniors for the Blues
before making his senior debut at just 15-years-old.
The last decade however
has been spent in South Australia, where he played with
Glenelg in the SANFL before
coaching North Gambier to
three flags in the Western
Border Football League over
a six-year stint.
McConnell said he always
believed he would return
to Ballan as his family had
been involved in the community for a long time.
It really is nice to be home
and contributing back to the
town I grew up in, he said.
I am looking forward to
what this season may bring.
The club had an exciting
year [last year] making finals for the first time in a
very long time and we hope
to get further than that this
year. The boys are bringing a
lot of good effort and excitement to training, we have recruited well and the young
ones are really developing.
With pre-season training
commencing in December of
last year and reconvening in
the middle of January, McConnell said he was confident with the teams level of
training.
The boys who have been
there consistently are definitely reaping the rewards
of a strong pre-season.
19th
Last year was the inaugural paper plane flying competition and it is back again for the 2016
fete, along with more fun activities. Photo Helen Tatchell
Fete flush
with activities
By Jessica Howard
Once a junior Blue, Justin McConnell will now take on the

role of Senior football coach for Ballan. Photo Helen Tatchell
There have been no excuses,
the training has been very
purposeful and now we
just need to see that follow
through to the rest of the
season, he said.
My role is to provide an
environment where all players, both young and old,
can learn and become better footballers and better
people. Ive been involved
in successful programs over
the last few years so Im hoping to offer that experience
in order to help the boys develop further and perform
even better than last year.

It is a big challenge to finish in the preliminary finals,
but we definitely want to finish in the top four and compete at that top level of competition. If we keep working
hard and learning from each
other we will give ourselves
a good opportunity. We understand there are a number
of strong teams in the league
but we have accepted the
challenge and are working
really hard towards achieving it.
Bejewelled Easter eggs, flying paper planes and a Holden car display are just some
of the activities to feature
at this years St Andrews
Church Fete.
Other highlights include a
display of model aircrafts,
face painting, a sausage sizzle and the annual flower
show, and book fair.
Fete coordinator Mavis
Blackie said the event, which
would take place on March
19, would celebrate the Easter holidays.
We decided to hold the
Decorated Easter egg competition for the little ones.
There will be two age
groups, under-7 and under-15, and each child will
receive a hard-boiled or
blown egg and they will be
able to decorate them, she

said.
Mr Cadbury brought out
the Easter chocolate eggs
that the little kids love but
the bejewelled eggs have
been around for centuries.
A Russian goldsmith called
Peter Carl Faberge was very
talented and in about 1885
he made one at the request
of Tsar Alexander the Third,
he kept making them up until about 1905 and they are
worth a lot of money now.
A London goldsmith got a
hold of one just a few years
ago and it eventually sold for
about $20-million.
Ms Blackie said the competition would not only be entertaining for the children,
but also educational.
Its a fun new addition to
the fete. The floral art competition will also be on again
this year, with the theme
POWER THROUGH PAINT JOBS
of Easter or What Easter

means to me. This will follow the annual flower show,
with sections such as The
Best Single Rose, Carpet
Roses, Miniature Roses,
Carpet Roses and the usual
Geraniums.
A paper plane competition
will occur for the second
year running, with children
under the age of 15 invited
to compete for the longest
distance.
Ms Blackie said children
would be separated into two
age groups and would have
five minutes to create a plane
out of an A4 piece of paper
before flying it as far as they
can.
The St Andrews Church
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2pm on March 19 at St Andrews Church, located at
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Environmental Opinion
PAUL
Four points for your

consideration:
Point One: Saturday night
was horrific. In all my years,
I had never experienced
anything like this. The
winds were so strong that it
uprooted most of the trees
around my neighbourhood.
The sound of the howling
wind was deafening and
there were truly no words
to describe what was going
on around me. I remember
at some point thinking to
myself if I would become a
Tropical Cyclone Winston
statistic; I really thought this
ordeal would be the end of
me. Sina Suliano. Tropical
Cyclone Winston was the
strongest storm ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. And the innocent
suffer as we in Australia add
more and more carbon to the
atmosphere.
****
with Tom Kingston
Super storm and Super funds

Point Two: It might be
worth anyone who has Super and would like to invest
wisely to examine just who
your Super Fund invests
in. According to the latest
news, Super Funds have recently lost billions of dollars
on dirty fossil fuels. Its bad
enough that most Australians are forced through their
superannuation to invest
in fossil fuels. But to make
matters worse, many super
funds have been losing your
money by investing it in
companies that put our land,
water, health, environment,
and climate at risk.
Is your super fund investing
your retirement savings in
companies that damage the
environment and climate?
A report just released by
Super-Switch shows how 15
of Australias biggest superannuation options have lost
$5.6 billion on coal, oil and

gas companies in the last
two years. Thats an average
of $1109 per fund member
across the options studied,
lost on companies that contradict values of preserving
a safe climate and healthy
environment.
Even though many funds
freely talk about climate
risk, they seem to have failed
to listen to their members
- and even heed their own
advice - on this topic. SuperSwitch called this new report Burned, as it seems
this is what super funds
have done to the environment and members retirement savings.
I presume you want to see
funds listen to their members and get their members
retirement savings out of industries for the most important reasons first: that coal,
Perspective
oil and gas are polluting our

environment and driving us
rapidly towards runaway
climate change. If we dont
support this environmental
destruction, we certainly
dont want to be invested in
it.
By checking the Super
Switch website you can find
out if your super fund is investing your money in coal,
gas and oil, and take action
to get your super out of fossil
fuels.
****
Point Three: New Statesman has just released The
Ten Commandments for the
modern age (http://www.
newstatesman.com/politics/
religion/2016/01/ten-commandments-modern-age),
in which six writers share a
commandment for modern
times.
I thought I would share one
of these with you. The writer

Philip Hoare writes the first
commandment under the
heading Take care of the rest
of creation. What follows is
some of what he writes. For
the rest might I suggest you
check out the website listed
above.
Philip writes, Among all the
proscriptions in Mosess mountainous memoranda, the most
glaring omission must be any
acknowledgement of humanitys
responsibility for the planet
So, perhaps it is time to make
amends. Pope Francis seems to
think so. His recent encyclical,
Laudato si, could be taken as a
tardy eleventh commandment
to redress this imbalance for
all that it has come a little late,
by an aeon or two. Indeed, the
Old Testament kick-started the
Anthropocene by firmly determining our dominion over the
natural world, over the fish of
the sea, and over the birds of the

air, and over the cattle, and over
every creeping thing.
But you have only to glance
at hagiography to see a different story. Helen Waddells
wonderful Beasts and Saints,
published in 1934, wittily
retells these tales: from St
Pachome, who would call
crocodiles to take him across
a river to St Jerome, menaced by a limping lion with
a thorn in its paw which
the saint extracted and who
was rewarded with leonine
loyalty surely a parable for
Walter Palmer, the demonised dentist-killer of Cecil
the lion.
****
Point Four: It seems there is
1.2 billion tonnes of brown
coal under Bacchus Marsh;
more on that soon.
What is your opinion?
with Paul Tatchell
The Pursuit of Justice versus Retribution
There has been a plethora of

Press coming from the Royal
Commission into Institutional Responses to Child
Sexual Abuse; probably
the most confronting Royal
Commission in this Countrys history.
The response from the Ballarat area has been extraordinary, as the traditionally
conservative Rural City has
achieved worldwide notoriety for what on the surface
appears to be the historical
home of paedophilia. Its a
bitter pill for the proud history of Ballarat, and there is
no spoon full of sugar coming from the commission to
help the medicine go down.
I dont envy the role of
Commissioner Justice Peter
McClellan AM, or any of the
other Commissioners given
the onerous task of unpeeling the reluctant onion, organically grown on deceit
and denial.
This Royal Commission
has rightly or wrongly put
a prominent focus on the
Catholic Church, or more
importantly the hierarchy
in charge at a place in time
many of us would probably rather forget. Whilst by
weight of numbers, the Ballarat region has well beyond
what would be considered
its fair share of shameful de-
plorable incidents, it needs to

be kept in Perspective that
the problem was global, and
not confined to the Catholic
Church.
Attempting to find a balanced viewpoint burdened
by raw emotion and the
practicalities of the Commissions objective cant be
understated, and the Commissioners are faced with
this task every day.
Stepping back almost 25
years ago and reflecting on
a time when the process of
prosecuting any cleric from
any denomination was met
with resistance from all sectors, not just the organisations the offenders belonged
to. There was a number of
dedicated law enforcement
officers ostracised by their
own, and politically demonised by political leaders,
members of the Department
of Public Prosecution, and
indeed the legal fraternity.
The Catholic Church had
a broad range of influential
people that flexed their political muscle in assisting
Church Leaders to close
the lid on the dark secrets
from the past. This was no
ordinary investigation; the
sensitivities went all the way
to the top, and the resistance
was as discrete as it was
powerful. Witnesses were
reluctant, and some didnt

even know they would eventually find the source of their
constant nightmares, or the
future that lay ahead.
I was running a Pub in
Melbourne when I was approached by Sgt Blair Smith;
whilst it wasnt unusual to
get a visit to the Pub by the
constabulary, The Kensington wasnt exactly an
up-market Hotel where you
would take your mother for
a sherry! Blair was heading
up a small taskforce on clerical abuse and I soon came to
the realisation that the past
doesnt always stay in the
past!
Running the Pub and a
fleet of trucks took a back
seat in assisting Blair to decipher literally thousands of
files stored in a run-down
house in Blackburn where
Blairs team of three were
working in unsophisticated
sub-standard
working
conditions.
As we trawled through
literally thousands of horrific tales of abuse, it soon became apparent that my own
story would pale into insignificance. I had no idea of the
breadth of the investigation,
but the lack of resources was
blatantly obvious.
Trying to convince the DPP
to prosecute offenders was
almost as arduous as the

investigations themselves.
Blair was well aware that
any failure to get a conviction would jeopardise the
whole outfit, and there were
a number of forces working against the operation to
close it down.
Blair Smith and his team
worked night and day to
build cases fighting the system at every turn. The Christian Brothers had been withdrawn from teaching, many
were sent overseas, and others retired to secluded locations; the Brothers refused to
co-operate and the mission
seemed doomed to fail.
With reluctant witnesses
and offenders becoming
ghosts in the night, minimal
resources continued to be
stretched, and rules needed
to be bent. A known Christian Brother was reportedly
living in a well-known college for retired Brothers; it
was agreed that I could get
into the compound to interview the Brother under the
guise of being an ex-student.
I was wired up and spent
the afternoon recording
the observations and recollections from an old Dorm
master that had worked and
lived with offenders during a
dark period in Ballarats paedophilic history. Whilst the
tapes couldnt be used as evidence in court, they formed

part of an evidence trail to
convince the DPP to pursue
prosecutions with an element of confidence in terms
of obtaining convictions.
By 1996 three of the four
members of what was
known as the paedophile
ring had been tried, convicted and jailed; the fourth had
died before being taken to
trial. The process had taken
a heavy toll on Blair Smith,
and he was railroaded into
internal investigation, and
subsequently prematurely
retired from the force.
The mixed response after
Ridsdale, Best and Dowlan
were incarcerated saw the
Catholic Church dig deeper
into their bunker; key players in the cover-ups became
elusive, politicians refused
to get involved and with
limited public support, there
was a sense that the pursuit
of the real truth would once
again stall.
Twenty years on as the
devils playground unfolds
into a series of subjective
recollections from ageing
men, age and time have created the perfect excuse for
selective memory. Had the
powers that be gone harder
earlier the absence of recall
would have been considered
a lie, rather than a highly

doubtful proposition.
Its a travesty that damaged
people need to bare their
inner soles in the pursuit of
vindication, when the simple act of admission combined with genuine remorse
would have reduced the risk
of further carnage to the already broken.
This is not the Royal Commission into George Pell;
The Cardinal is just a small
piece in a very large jigsaw.
The last time I looked comedic tunes and media caravans have little relevance in
the judicial system; theyre
just a distraction.
Whilst the buck may stop
with George Pell in terms
of the Australian Catholic
Church, the constant spotlight aimed squarely at the
big fish is allowing critical
evidence from the perpetrators of the cover-ups to slip
through the net, and the
ghosts of the night that once
were return to the sanctity of
anonymity.
When the media stage is
bare, and the spotlight is
switched off, the victims
will return to the darkness
and the perpetrators will
continue to seek atonement
under the black cloud called
denial.
News
New youth ambassador

By Jessica Howard
Bacchus Marsh Grammar
student Kieren McKenzie
has won the Lions Club
Youth of the Year award.
The 18-year-old VCE student was awarded the John
Cadzow Memorial trophy
during the Bacchus Marsh
Lions Club Youth of the Year
quest.
The late John Cadzow was
an esteemed member of
the Lions Club of Bacchus
Marsh, who was committed
to assisting youth within the
community.
Kieren competed against
fellow schoolmates, Phoebe
Hogarth, Jacob Micevski
and Rachel OHagah, and
Bacchus Marsh College students Meaghan Bodegraven
and Braedan Keen.
Entrants were judged on
their leadership skills, involvement in the wider community including sporting
and cultural activities, their
academic prowess, general
knowledge, personality, and
public speaking skills.
Whilst Kieren was the overall winner, Phoebe Hogarth
took out the award for public
speaking.
Youth of the Year, a Lions
Club partnership with the
National Australia Bank
Community Link, is conducted annually to select
a young person to be an
ambassador for Australia
Bacchus Marsh College Team: Principal Dionne Fenton,

Braeden Keen, Meaghan Bodegraven, Assistant Principal
Jenny Low. Photos - submitted
Students of St. Brendans Primary School including Fun Run Ambassador Nick Van
Raapshort and Manager of Ballan Bendigo Bank Luke Calder.
Fun in running, and walking
By Jessica Howard
Bacchus Marsh Grammar Team: Assistant Principal Jenny

Jovanovic, Jacob Micevski, Phoebe Hogarth (Public
Speaking Winner), Rachel OHagan, Kieren McKenzie
(Overall Winner - Bacchus Marsh Lions Club Youth of the
Year 2016).
and travel overseas under the auspices of Lions
International.
The 2016 judging panel included La Trobe University
Senior Lecturer, Dr Chris
van der Poel, Solicitor Pauline Madden, and Emma
Muir a farmer and member
of Grow West and Pentland

Landcare.
Bacchus Marsh Lions Club
president, Gerry Monaghan
congratulated Kieren and
Phoebe on their achievements and wished Kieren
well in the next level of the
program.
Its time to dig out your

runners because the Mountain of Fun Run is here for
another year.
The annual event, which
will be held on Sunday
March 6, invites teams and
individuals to take part in
a 6km or 12.5km course at
Mount Warrenheip.
Organised solely by the
parents and friends of St.
Brendans Primary School
and a dedicated group from
the Dunnstown community,
the Fun Run has seen up to
600 runners and walkers attend in previous years. The
major platinum sponsor is
the Ballan & District Community Bank, with a $5000
community grant.
The event raises money for
St Brendans Primary School,

however in its eighth year,
organisers have also decided
to donate some of the funds
to a rural charity.
Local resident, Eleanor
Dash said the school, in conjunction with their Social
Justice Learning program,
had decided to take on a different learning approach to
the running of the event.
As the school is in a rural
farming area, we have decided to team up with the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners
and donate $1 from every
fun run entry to the cause,
she said.
The Burrumbuttock Hay
Runners donate hay bales
to drought-stricken farmers; successfully completing
nine runs to help those in
need.
Eleanor said they were inspired by their work and

hoped to raise awareness
about the cause as well as a
few dollars.
St.
Brendans
Primary
school students will learn
about the hardships faced
by Australian farmers and
their families, and hope to
start up a correspondence
program with children from
Queenslands
Illfracombe
State School, which is in an
area the relief is most sought
after.
The Mountain of Fun Run
will be held on Sunday,
March 6 at 8:15am for the
12.5km course and 8:30am
for the 6km. Registrations
will be taken on event day
for individuals only. To
register, visit http://www.
mountainoffunrun.com.
New Preps 2016

Clarkes Hill
Clarkes Hill - St Marys PS, Stella Slater

Photo - submitted
Pentland Primary
St Patricks PS
Pentland PS Liam, Jordan, Zsofia, Emma and Violet are just some
of the 23 new preps. Photo Helen Tatchell
St Patricks PS Gordon Beatrix, Jack, Eve, Georgie and

Charli.
St Bernards
St Bernards Boronia class.
St Bernards Correa class.
TWINS Max and Georgia along with Lily-Jackson and

Taylor-Anne have started school at St Bernards in Prep
Boronia. Photos Helen Tatchell
News
All-rounders represent region

By Kate Taylor
A state cricket carnival has
proven just the right place
for two local cricketers to
show off their talent on the
pitch.
Jack McGregor, from the
Ballan Cricket Club, and
Daniel Lalor, from the Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club,
both competed for the Central Highlands Under 14
boys team in the Under 14
State Championships.
Daniel, a top order batsman

and medium pace bowler,
is co-captain of his Bacchus
Marsh Under 14s Side, and
recently represented Gisborne Cricket Association
during the Under 13s Country Week - from there he
went to Brisbane where he
represented Victoria in the
Under 12s State Schools boys
National
Championships,
as vice captain of the team,
and was the 5th highest run
scorer of the championships.
Jack, an opening batsman,
WHATS ON
spin bowler and wicket

keeper, is joint vice-captain
of the Ballan under 16 side
and represented the Ballarat
Cricket Association during
the Under 15 Country Week,
and also plays in the Ballan
1st X1 Seniors where he is
wicket keeper and middle
order batsman.
At the state championships held in Melbourne in
January,
Jack opened with a score
of 30 with four boundaries,
with Daniel coming in at

number three and scoring
26 not out, helping the Highlanders to Victory with nine
overs to spare in their first
match.
Coach Gavin Mackay said
the side played really well,
coming in ninth out of 16
teams in the competition.
We were pretty happy
with that, we narrowly lost
by 15 runs against the side
that came second in the finals, he said.
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ADULT EDUCATION
MARKETS
Ballan and District Community House

2016 Term 1 program out now. Book now for - First Aid and
CPR 11/3. How to wean your baby, 16/3; Garden Group 2nd
& 4th Friday; Mens Shed, all welcome. Bus trip to Melbourne
International Flower Show, 17/3. For enrolment information
and costs please call 5368 1934 or email info@bchvic.org.au
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre
33-35 Jonathan Drive Darley. Short courses, recreation
classes, community groups, occasional child care, venue hire.
Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390 www.darleylearning.
com
Melton South Community Centre
Offering classes in - Anaphylaxis & asthma, 5/3; Deluxe
facials, Express Eyelashes, 8/3; Healthy Cooking, Two tier
chocolate ganach, 10/3; Phone 9747 8576 for bookings and
enquiries.
Ballan Lions Club Market

Saturday 5 March, 8am-1pm. 1st Saturday each Month. Inglis
St, Ballan. Enquiries - 0432 961 975 (Paul).
Darley Market
Saturday 5 March, 8am 1pm. Stalls offer bric-a-brac, fruit/
veg, clothing, plants and more. 1st & 3rd Saturday each
month at Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries 0488 345
145 (Alan).
Ballan Farmers Market
Next Market Saturday 12 March, 9am-1pm. 2nd Saturday
each month, Mill Cottage car park. Enq 0498 361 291 or
0490 114 130.
MEETINGS
Ballan Anglers Inc

Meeting second Wednesday every month. Hudsons Hotel,
7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome
0400 003 936.
Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park
Working Bees every 3rd Wednesday & Sunday of each
month. All welcome. Enquiries - 0418 171 119.
Bacchus Marsh Family Drug Support Group
For Family Members who have a loved one affected by drugs.
Enquiries - 1300 660 068.
Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc
Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers
Memorial Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535 or secretary@
lallalmooraboolphotographicgroup.org
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 Jack 9741 9705.
St Bernards
Catholic Parish
Bacchus Marsh
Sacramental Program
For children attending local government and independent
schools within the parish of Bacchus Marsh, Maddingley,
Darley, Coimadai, Parwan, Balliang, Balliang East, and
Myrniong
Conrmation - Gr 6 or higher
Eucharist - Gr 4 or higher
First Reconciliation - Gr 3 or higher
Should register immediately for ALL Sacraments at the
Parish Ofce, 61 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh, Tues to
Fri 9am to 3:30pm.
Enrolments for all Sacraments (particularly Conrmation)
must be completed by Thursday, 17 March 2016.
Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Dates of
preparation classes will be given on enrolment. Fee $50
per child per sacrament payable on enrolment.
Enquiries: 5367 2069
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CHURCH
Ballan Uniting Church (St. Pauls)

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 4 March, 10am.
Services 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am
Reflective Worship.
Gordon Catholic Parish
Mass Times Saturday 5 March Dunnstown, 6:30pm.
Sunday 6 March Gordon, 8:45am; Ballan, 10:30am.
Anglican Parish of West Moorabool
Ballan, Bungaree, Morrisons and Gordon Service Times
Sunday 5 March St Johns Bungaree, 6pm; Sunday 6 March
- St Johns Ballan, 9.30am; St. James Morrisons, 5pm.. Please
contact Glen Wesley on 5368 2730 for more details.
B3 Community
Focused, family friendly church with a difference. Services
every 2nd & 4th Sundays at Avenue Bowling Club, Main St,
Bacchus Marsh.
Bacchus Marsh Christian Church
Sunday Services 10am with kids program. Fusion Youth 7pm
every Friday night. 222 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries
9028 2622.
Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
Sunday Mass 11.30am (2nd & 4th Sunday of Month).
Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish

Services - St Andrews 9.30am every Sunday (3rd Sunday of
month Family Service). Pentland Hills 2pm 1st Sunday of
month. Enq 5367 2543 (office) or www.themarshuca.org.au
Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Service Times - Sundays 8.30am & 10am; Wednesdays 10am;
Balliang - 2nd & 4th Sundays 9am; Myrniong - 1st & 3rd
Sunday 11am; Messy Church - 3rd Sunday 5pm. Enquiries
5367 5362 (office).
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.
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church - Sundays, 10:30am
Worship Service and Childrens Program. Phone 5367 6550
for more details.
Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Mens
KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm.
Further details 0429 681 566.
Bacchus Marsh Life Church
Meeting 10am every Sunday at the BM College Drama Room,
in Grant Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
St Andrews Uniting Church, Bacchus Marsh
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homes popular
Enzo Raimondo
CEO, REIV
Large family homes in regional Victoria have

recorded some of states highest growth of all
property types in the 12 months to December 31.
Statewide the median house price for fourbedroom homes rose 3.6 per cent over the year
while three-bedroom units and houses were up
4.1 and 3.3 per cent respectively.
New REIV data shows four-bedroom homes in
Wodonga, in Victorias north-east, rose 15.6 per
cent over the year to a median of $370,000, up from
$320,000 for the same period in 2014.
This was the largest annual increase in regional
Victoria in towns where there were a minimum of
50 sales in the 12 month period.
Close behind was four-bedroom homes in

Gisborne, where the median house price increased
15 per cent to $643,000. This was up from $559,000
in December 2014.
Similar growth was also experienced in the
Geelong suburb of Belmont, where the median
house price for three-bedroom homes rose 14 per
cent over the year to a median of $408,500.
Other towns recording solid annual increases
include three-bedroom homes in Kyneton and
Geelong West, up 12 and 8.6 per cent respectively.
When towns with fewer than 50 sales in the year
are included, three-bedroom homes in Mooroopna
were one of the strongest performers, up 27.3 per
cent to a median of $257,500.
Growth of more than 20 per cent was also

recorded for three-bedroom homes in Daylesford,
up 22.9 per cent to a median of $465,000; Barwon
Heads, up 21.2 per cent to $745,000; and Canadian,
up 21.1 per cent to $350,000.
Four-bedroom homes were also in demand with
significant growth recorded in multiple regional
towns.
These included Newtown in Geelong, up 26.2 per
cent to a median of $837,500; Ballarat Central, up
25.2 per cent to $450,000; and Belmont, up 20.7 per
cent to a median of $495,000.
For more information on median prices by
bedroom, visit the REIV website at reiv.com.au/
propertydata.
This historic 1909 Kauri pine lined church provides a mountain of exciting possibilities and opportunities. Situated
between Ballarat and Geelong, this stunning church sits proudly on a fabulous 4022m2 allotment with tall established
trees. With vaulted ceilings and pendant lights, this structure is in excellent condition and would make a fabulous
family home project. A weatherboard construction with charming portico and high arched windows, provide an
excellent base to begin your dream.
Auction: Saturday 19th March at 12:30pm
View: Saturday 5th March 12.00 12.30pm
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MN0506G
Unique Opportunity in Elaine 5270 Midland Highway, Elaine
arbee real estate

OPEN FOR INSPECTION
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
AUCTION: Saturday 2nd April @ 11.00am
AUCTION: Saturday 5th March @ 11.00am
Sat 5th March 1.00-1.30pm
OUTSTANDING LOCATION
AUCTION
Bacchus Marsh 12 Malcolm Street
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Sat 5th March from 10.30am
Situated in premier location. 4 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate living area

& dining room adjoining the kitchen, separate guest room/5th bedroom & study, as
well as an oversized double garage. All of this situated on a coveted 659sqm corner
allotment, only 160 metres to the Village Shopping Centre. Beautifully decorated
inside, freshly painted, new carpets & window furnishings. Entertain friends & family
in the beautiful tree covered courtyard off the kitchen or stroll 5 minutes to the
quality cafes and restaurants of Main Street Bacchus Marsh.
PID: 850345
4.5 ACRES
AUCTION
Myrniong 539 Greendale-Myrniong Rd
Once in a lifetime opportunity to secure this magnificent picturesque 5 acre parcel

of land. 3 bedroom weatherboard home in need of extensive renovations. Creek
frontage. Less than 5 minutes to Myrniong Primary School, less than 10 minutes
to Bacchus Marsh & within an hour to Ballarat, Geelong & Melbourne. All it needs
is your imagination to restore it to its former glory. Terms: 10% Deposit Balance:
60 Days.
PID: 845591
HOBBY FARM CLOSE TO TOWN
ASKING $649,000
Bacchus Marsh 30 Condons Lane
Approximately 6 acres with town water & less than 3 km from the Main Street. Very
comfortable 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, formal lounge & adjoining dining room, spacious
kitchen/meals area, family bathroom and separate toilet. Wood heater in the lounge
& reverse cycle split systems in both the lounge & the main bedroom. Bungalow/craft
room with a sink & additional toilet on the back of a double garage with adjoining 4 car
carport/pergola with roll down blinds. 2 large sheds, several tanks, chook pen,
and landscaped gardens around the house and 2 paddocks.
PID: 846996
OPEN FOR INSPECTION

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
ASKING $339,000
Bacchus Marsh 3/21 Fredrick St
It is not often that an opportunity arises to purchase a property that has the
modern convenience of a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double storey townhouse
with double garage and that also offers a generous sized outdoor area with
potential for gardens, lawn or courtyard. Situated on 3kms from the Main
Street, walking distance to Pentland Primary, childcare, parks and on a
generous allotment of 389sqm approx. Invest or owner occupy the
choice is yours, inspect today.
PID: 849207
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
FANTASTIC FAMILY LIVING
Bacchus Marsh 10 Tate Street
This lovely home has instant appeal for the big family. On a 890m block this house
features 4 bed plus study, formal lounge, rumpus & family room. 3 living areas, huge
master bedroom with full ensuite & fantastic kitchen with an island bench & S/S
appliances. In total 30sqs of living are yours to enjoy including a big double garage
& externally landscaped gardens & ponds, plus a fibreglass in ground pool for the
kids to enjoy.
PID: 798965
BE QUICK FOR THIS ONE
ASKING $269,500
Bacchus Marsh 5/16 Simpson St
Situated just minutes from the Main Street in great central location is this excellent
unit. It has 2 bedrooms, both with BIRs, a good sized lounge with laminate ooring
& a nice new kitchen with gas upright stove and enough space for a meals area as
well. Your comfort is assured with a reverse cycle split system A/C. A nice bathroom,
separate toilet & separate laundry. Externally there is a single garage with a tilt
panel door & rear access to a private garden courtyard with a rainwater tank.
Appealing to owner occupiers & smart investors.
PID: 840423
ING
NEW LIST
SMART HOME IN GREAT LOCATION ASKING $355,000
CLOSE TO TOWN, GREAT VIEWS
Bacchus Marsh 13 Riversdale Crs
Bacchus Marsh 49 Connor Street
This stylish home is located close to the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club for your enjoyment.
It has 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite, the others with BIRs & a big rumpus room
downstairs. Relax in your big lounge room & enjoy entertaining from a well equipped
kitchen with new appliances. A new split system plus gas ducted heating provides
year round comfort throughout. A double garage and new timber decking are all part
of this great package.
PID: 847235
A HOME FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Bacchus Marsh 16 Smiths Lane
Bacchus Marsh 3 Grantleigh Drive
Set on just over 3 acres spacious & beautifully presented 3 bedroom home is light,
bright & well designed. Will appeal to families wanting a bit of room to spread out. 3
generous sized bedrooms, master with an ens & WIR. Open plan family, meals with
a large well equipped kitchen. Upstairs studio & study/4th bedroom with balcony. 2
outdoor entertaining areas. Heating & cooling. Established mini orchard. 2 substantial
sheds 18m x 7.5m & 12m x 7.5m. Equestrian area with all weather yard. Secure
dog kennels. 2 points of access. Sensational views.
PID: 835141
Bob Gunnell
0417 566 951
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
ASKING $379,000
Great family home in terrific location within walking distance of Main Street and with
fantastic views across town. 3 bedrooms, master with BIR and full ensuite, large
lounge, spacious meals area, kitchen with gas stove, rangehood & dishwasher. Gas
ducted heating and 2 x reverse cycle split system air conditioners for cooling. The
double garage has a rolladoor front and back. Elevated rear deck area with views off
the meals area. Great clean under house storage area. Walk to Main Street
shops via walk way through Madden estate.
PID: 850219
LIFESTYLE SOME ONLY DREAM OF ASKING $628,500
Daryl Gould
0409 233 157
ASKING $495,000
ASKING $580,000
Located in the popular Grantleigh Estate and on a huge 1,400m block is this
4 bedroom + study home. Main with ens & WIR, lounge room with gas fire in
fireplace; hostess kitchen with meals/family area; huge rumpus room with builtin-bar. Ducted heating & Evap Cooling. Double garage with internal access, via
the store room & there is an extensive roofed & timber decked outdoor living area
with barbeque and fish pond.
PID: 807059
Peter Leonard
0429 671 990
Ph 5367 2333
Steve Creese
0475 888 101
PRIVATE TOWNHOUSE LIVING
ASKING $359,000
Bacchus Marsh 3/13 Powlett St
Brand new townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Spacious open plan

kitchen/meals/living area & a double garage with direct access inside. Low
maintenance quality property. Fitted with ducted heating throughout & split system
a/c in the living room. Quality fixtures & fittings and private decked courtyard off
the family room. Located in a quiet street, within walking distance to Maddingley
Park, Railway Station, Secondary College & Grammar School.
PID: 840680
GREAT INDUSTRIAL LOCATION!
$396,000 INCL GST
Bacchus Marsh 3/16 Station Street
Terrific factory of 279m2 located in the best industrial area in Bacchus Marsh.
Corner of Station and Fisken Streets this factory has a 12m frontage with a 3.6m
high roller door and a pedestrian door. Internally you have a single office and
separate toilet. With excellent road access for heavy vehicles and just 500m from
the Railway Station this factory is suited to light industrial or warehousing and is
in a perfect location to give your business high exposure it deserves.
PID: 849209
Ian McDonald
5367 2333
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LEN SMITH
www.lensmith.com.au
REAL ESTATE
Stylish
Location,
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You Will Love
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SATURDAY
BACCHUS MARSH 1D Burbidge Drive
Securely located in a complex of four homes, this immaculate

townhouse offers stylish low maintenance living, just a short distance
away from bustling CBD. Open plan living combines lounge and dining
spaces with the sleek and glossy kitchen of which showcases quality
stainless steel appliances. Large charming rear and side courtyard that
is fully fenced. 3 bedrooms, each offering built in robes, (master with
full ensuite) remaining bedrooms are both perfectly positioned to the
ultra modern bathroom.
Location,
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SATURDAY
Inspect: Sat 1.30-2.00pm

Price: $369,000
Len Smith: 0418 343 754
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This 1930s craftsman bungalow meets 21st century modern

Australian living, couple this together with a sensational central Inspect: By appointment
location it creates a match made in real estate heaven. 3 Bedrooms.
2 Bathrooms (Including en-suite). Open Plan Living. High ceilings,
Polished timber floors. Double Garage. 900sqm block, just Price: $660,000
Len Smith: 0418 343 754
moments to Schools and Village Shopping Centre.
Web Id: -
Ideal Size Block 667sqm
Hows this for Location!
GREENDALE 105 Shuter Avenue
Presenting an unsurpassed opportunity to acquire a significant

parcel of land of approximately 6 acres in this premier Greendale
location. Un paralleled North facing aspect with excellent green
pastures, 2 paddocks, winter creek at rear of property, gently
sloping land, 5m x 4m lock up shed, water tank & trough. Excellent
choice for home site, 4kms Melb/Ballarat freeway, handy to
Greendale hotel/General store & School bus at the corner.
Inspect: By appointment
Price: $350,000
Len Smith: 0418 343 754
Web Id: -
BACCHUS MARSH Lot 1 Masons Views Estate
Great value here with this 600sqm block only minutes away from Price: $160,000
Primary Schools, Main Street Shops and Railway Station. Titles Len Smith: 0418 343 754
Web Id: expected shortly.
Location
Location,
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Will Love
- INSPECT
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SATURDAY
BACCHUS MARSH 4 Dugdale Street
Great Central Location
BACCHUS MARSH Lot 3 Masons Views Estate
Fabulous court location, all within walking distance to Primary Price: $159,000
Schools, Masons Lane Sports Reserve and Main Street Shops. Len Smith: 0418 343 754
Web Id: Fully serviced and titles expected shortly.
Lorraine Circa 1914 is steeped in history. Architect designed and

standing for over 100 years. Impressive large block of 1325 sqm.
Spacious interior comprises of 4 bedrooms, master with ens & WIRs,
grand hallway entry with coved 3.6 metre ornate ceilings, formal
lounge, separate dining room, spacious family room adjoining to
timber kitchen and meals area. Prized location is only moments away
to Main Street Shopping, Bacchus Marsh Primary, Cafes/Restaurants,
and Railway Station offering easy access to Melbourne and or Ballarat.
Web Id: -
Winning
Location,Combination
You Will Love It!
BACCHUS MARSH 49 Lerderderg Street
BACCHUS MARSH 51-61 Main Street
Forming an integral part of Bacchus Marshs rich heritage Banool

circa 1929 is a superb example of the architectural elegance of this era. Inspect: Sat 12.00-12.30pm
Magnificently advantaged by a coveted North-East aspect displaying
glorious views overlooking the Bacchus Marsh Township, all within
walking distance to local amenities. Set on a significant allotment of
8890sqm or 2 acres plus, represents an exceptional opportunity for Price: $1,350,000
Len Smith: 0418 343 754
potential subdivisional development S.T.C.A.
Central Home with Commercial Possibilities
Inspect: Sat 11.00-11.30am

Price: $649,500
Len Smith: 0418 343 754
Web Id: -
166 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
BACCHUS MARSH 9 Graham Street
This fabulous weatherboard is in absolute immaculate condition

right in the central heart of Bacchus Marsh. Comprising of 4
bedrooms (en-suite & WIRs to master), 2 separate living areas,
and quality timber kitchen with outstanding stainless steel
appliances. Adjoining to the house is a separate office/showroom,
which is currently rented ideal for someone to run their business
from or as a smart investment. Genuine opportunity is offered
here with this versatile property.
Phone: 5367 8128
Price: $620,000
Len Smith: 0418 343 754
Web Id: -
Mobile: 0418 343 754
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CANCERJune
22-July 22
It is important to look your best all week. The key is to
dress appropriately. Communication difficulties mean that
messages may be snarled. It may be best to confirm
important dates.
Stars & Puzzles

LEOJuly 23-August 22
You are really admired by someone who lives afar.

Perhaps this person would love to tell his/her feelings to
you, but finds it inappropriate to do so.
VIRGOAugust 23-September 22
QUICK PUZZLE
ARIESMarch 21-April 20
Work done last month brings compliments, but you cant

afford to coast on past success. Long range goals may
undergo changes by the end of the week.
TAURUSApril 21-May 22
You can effectively express opinions on career-ralated

matters. The weekend focus is on entertainment with you
centre stage. Family obligations increase now.
GEMINIMay 23-June 21
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Measure (4)
Cease (4)
Mammal (5)
Minus (4)
Change (9)
Exaggerate (9)
Insect (4)
Fruit (5)
Submissive (4)
Bird (4)
Forte (10)
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Answer (7)
Alighted (3,3)
Sour (6)
Tangle (5)
Traverse (5)
Single (3)
Trip (7)
Unattractive (5)
Material (6)
Bad (6)
Covenant (6)
Wrong (5)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE
ACROSS
6. Ill-gotten wealth that brings adversity? (3,7). 8. Long
account the man gives you (4). 9. Assume to be tiring
(4). 10. Complains to the principality verbally (5). 11.
Mess the cockney made of the wood (4). 12.The female
originator, perhaps, of striptease (9). 16. Make anti-tax
(9). 20. The baron might (4). 22. Dead right, you find
subesequently (5). 23. Letters from a Pole (4). 24. Plan
to get one, dear, right away (4). 25. The charge for a
strong drink? (5,5).
DOWN
1. Put up with and force into action (4,2). 2. Slight stutter
on a van (7). 3. Hes taking money from the bank - or
the till (6). 4. The students are sighted (6). 5. Going to
one side, as he lost control (5). 7. Opted for cold water
(5). 13. A long time getting the point over (3). 14. Get
geared up for the paper-chase again (7). 15. How thin
and frail the tobacco plant is? (5). 17. Get a bit worried
on the surface (6). 18. Fighting first, stupidly, over the
key (6). 19. One little creature of a number in the picture
(6). 21. News that will travel very fast (5).
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8944
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, Bad fortune. 8, Ac-he. 9, Wear. 10, Wails
(Wales). 11, Hash (ash). 12, Fo-undress. 16, Con-strain.
20, Beef. 22, Late-R. 23, Post. 24, I-dea(R). 25, Stiff
price.
Down - 1, Make do. 2, A-f-front. 3, Drawer. 4, Pupils. 5,
L-eash. 7, C-hose. 13, E-on. 14, Prepa-re. 15, Weedy.
17, O-btai-n. 18, Strif-E. 19, Inse-C-t. 21, Flash.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Across - 1, Off ones own bat. 8, Crest. 9, Concern. 10,
Intern. 11, Nestle. 12, While. 14, Aspen. 18, Apache. 20,
Bridge. 23, Rustler. 24, Tweed. 25, Lay down the law.
Down - 1, Orchid. 2, Fleet. 3, Natural. 4, Sack. 5, Wince.
6, Breathe. 7, Tender. 13, Hearsay. 15, Stretch. 16, Barrel. 17, Meadow. 19, Hello. 21, Dwell. 22, Grin.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, Caledonian. 8, Acre. 9, Stop. 10, Otter. 11,
Less. 12, Transform. 16, Overstate. 20, Flea. 22, Melon.
23, Meek. 24, Kiwi. 25, Specialty.
Down - 1, Master. 2, Respond. 3, Got off. 4, Bitter. 5,
Snarl. 7, Cross. 13, One. 14, Stumble. 15, Plain. 17,
Velvet. 18, Rancid. 19, Treaty. 21, Amiss.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Across - 1, Fair condition. 8, A-miss. 9, Present. 10,
Co-tto-n. 11, Rega-L-e. 12, Craft. 14, Asid-E. 18, Insult
(anag.). 20, Incite (in sight). 23, I-m-it-ate. 24, Over-t.
25, Height of folly.
Down - 1, Franc-E. 2, I-D-I-ot. 3, Cast off. 4, Naps (rev.).
5, Ire-ne(ws). 6, Ireland (anag.). 7, Net-her. 13, R-ossini.
15, Send off . 16, Finish. 17, Gen-try. 19, (mi)Le-ash.
21, I-deal. 22, Zero.
This week finds you making one of the most important

decisions of the year. You may require some extra time
for contemplation. Academic pursuits may require more
work than expected.
CANCERJune 22-July 22
It is important to look your best all week. The key is to
dress appropriately. Communication difficulties mean that
messages may be snarled. It may be best to confirm
important dates.
LEOJuly 23-August 22
You are really admired by someone who lives afar.

Perhaps this person would love to tell his/her feelings to
you, but finds it inappropriate to do so.
VIRGOAugust 23-September 22
A loved one may ask you to come along on a day trip,

but think carefully before accepting. Creative solutions
win applause at the workplace.
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
Loved ones are unexpectedly sensitive now, perhaps misinterpreting your motives. Overdue payments should
arrive by Friday..A long awaited invitation may come
after the weekend.
SUDOKU
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
NUMBER
GAME
Through
the weekend, love
is on your mind with your
partner showing more affection than usual. Family members respect

your advice.
Money-related ideas may backANSWER
BELOW
fire later in the week.
SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
Tensions begin to ease, especially in the work environment. Warranties should be read between the lines - and
dont miss any fine print on the back pages either.
CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
You experience difficulty making your point in writing,

but public speaking is a current strength. Relationships
with people who handle your money start improving after the weekend.
AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
Thoughts and plans go off on a tangent.If travelling, expect a delightful detour. Watch out for anyone promising
too much too soon too inexpensively.
PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
A comedy of errrors is the play of the week - plans are
overturned, coincidences are at play and unexpected arrivals are at your door step. A financial news brightener
arrives by the end of the week.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are a nice person, inside and out. You are warm and
have much to give, in your occupation and your private
life. Your great gift is the ability to add beauty to your
surroundings wherever you go.
A loved one may ask you to come along on a day trip,

but think carefully before accepting. Creative solutions
win applause at the workplace.
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
Loved ones are unexpectedly sensitive now, perhaps misinterpreting your motives. Overdue payments should
arrive by Friday..A long awaited invitation may come
after the weekend.
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
Through the weekend, love is on your mind with your

partner showing more affection than usual. Family members respect your advice. Money-related ideas may backfire later in the week.
SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
Tensions begin to ease, especially in the work environment. Warranties should be read between the lines - and
dont miss any fine print on the back pages either.
CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
You experience difficulty making your point in writing,

but public speaking is a current strength. Relationships
with people who handle your money start improving after the weekend.
AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
Thoughts and plans go off on a tangent.If travelling, expect a delightful detour. Watch out for anyone promising
too much too soon too inexpensively.
PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
A comedy of errrors is the play of the week - plans are
overturned, coincidences are at play and unexpected arrivals are at your door step. A financial news brightener
arrives by the end of the week.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are a nice person, inside and out. You are warm and
have much to give, in your occupation and your private
life. Your great gift is the ability to add beauty to your
surroundings wherever you go.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8945
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50 HOGAN ROAD, BALLAN
49 GLUEPOT ROAD, MORRISONS
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
NEW LISTING AUCTION OPEN FOR INSPECTION
NEIGHBOUR BE GONE!
Set on 2.47 Acres (1Ha)

3 bedrooms
Separate bathroom with shower, vanity & bath
Rear enclosed porch, separate laundry, separate toilet
Shelter tress to front boundary, circular drive
Selection of smaller sheds, high secure fencing
Terms 10% Deposit Settlement 60 days or earlier by agreement
SPACIOUS & STYLISH
Auction: Saturday 19th March 2016

at 11:30am (On Site)
Inspect: Wed 2nd March 12:00 1:00pm
Fri 4th March 4:305:00pm
Sat 5th March 2:303:00pm
Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396
Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au
209 BALLAN-GREENDALE RD, BALLAN
Private Sale: $430,000

Inspect: Wed 2nd March 1:302:00pm
Sat 5th March 11:0011:30am
Contact: Rod Grant 0416 231 782
Email: rod@raynerrealestate.com.au
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
BALLAN RESIDENCE
1042 GREENDALE RD, BLACKWOOD
4 Bedroom all with large robes

Large en-suite
Separate lounge room
Huge kitchen family room, hardwood oors
900mm Stove, dishwasher, gas ducted heating
Covered decking off the living area
Double garage and room for a caravan or boat
10 BERRY STREET, BALLAN
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Set on 20 Acres (Approx.)

4 Bedrooms, Master with walk through robes plus en-suite
Huge main bathroom, separate sunken lounge with cathedral ceilings
Stainless steel appliances, split system, ducted air, open fire, wood heater
Fenced tennis court
Stock yards, stock water troughs, selection of stock paddocks
Town water (off private line) plus water tanks

Inspect: Sat 5th March 12:451:30pm
ALL THE SPACE IN THE WORLD
Western Red Cedar on 1 acre (approx.)

4 bedrooms all with built in robes.
Main bedroom has a 4 door robe, bay window & en-suite (cnr spa).
Sunken lounge with gas/log fire, large rumpus room (with a kitchenette),
Kitchen has loads of cupboards, dishwasher, pantry
Solar power feeding back to the grid & solar/gas HWS
4 Car garage, 2 car carport undercover entertainment area

Inspect: Wed 2nd March 11:3012:00pm
Sat 5th March 10:0010:30am
9 GINGELLA CRT, BALLAN
4113 BALLAN-GEELONG RD, BALLAN 4A DUNCAN ST, BALLAN
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
BUILDING BLOCK
FARM SHEEP, CATTLE OR HORSES INSPIRING CONTEMPORARY HOUSE

Inspect: Thur 3rd March 11:3012:00pm

Inspect: Thur 3rd March 11:3012:00pm
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
2 Bedroom, modern kitchen

Hardwood oors, wood heater
Carport and garage
Cubby-house
Elevated position
Walking distance to Blackwood eateries
Marcus
Rayner
0418 556 699
4057 Sqm (Approx) open block

All services, post & wire fencing
Adjoining Werribee River Reserve
Sealed road frontage
Great location, excellent view
Site levels available, soil tests available
SOLD
SOLD
Julie
Archon
0422 412 964
Mark
Davis
0458 224 405
132 Corner Inglis & Fisken Streets

Ballan
20.55 Ha (50.75 Acres), sealed Road Frontage

Fencing Paddocks
Remains of Shed/Shelter in need of repair
Dam, cattle yards and loading ramp
Ten minutes approx. Sth of Railway and Supermarket
Steak your claim in Country Living & Enjoy
Graeme
Rayner
0417 559 945
raynerrealestate.com.au
Woolshed inspired, Galvanised Iron house

Set on 556sqm (approx..)
3 Bedrooms, Open living
Stainless steel kitchen benches
Bathroom has claw-foot bath & solar/gas HWS
5 Sets of French doors opening onto lovely garden
SOLD

Melonie
Winch
0408 675 011

Adam
Tucci
0411 077 128
Mark
Dudley
0409 954 396
Rod
Grant
0416 231 782
5368 1057
Rayner
We put you rst
436 OLD WESTERN HWY, MYRNIONG
86 STONEHILL DRIVE, BACCHUS MARSH
NEW LISTING AUCTION
NEW LISTING
ROSEBANK MYRNIONG
17.7 acres or 7.15 ha, mature trees and gardens surrounding homestead.
4 bedrooms, expansive open plan kitchen, dining and family room.
Original period features.
Wrap around veranda with timber decking.
Multiple shedding options.
Ducted heating and cooling and freestanding wood combustion heater.
Water tank, town water and large dam.
Undulating rear yard and paddocks beyond.
SHOWCASE OF STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION
Immaculately presented with high quality features and fittings.

4 bedrooms, master with ensuite including spa and double vanity.
Formal Lounge, study, reading retreat, dining and living with gas log fire.
Gourmet kitchen, caesarstone benchtops, walk in pantry, twin, self cleaning ovens.
Triple sliding doors to alfresco area with low maintenance landscaped gardens and automated
watering system.
Double garage, ducted vacuum, monitored security system and alarm.
Auction: Saturday 16th April at 12.00pm

Contact: Graeme Rayner 0417 559 945
Email: graeme@raynerrealestate.com.au
Private Sale: Contact agent

Contact: Melonie Winch 0408 675 011
Email: melonie@raynerrealestate.com.au
1 SLATTERY COURT, BACCHUS MARSH
15 SETON WAY, BACCHUS MARSH

OPEN FOR INSPECTION
ENTER THE MARKET HERE!
Neat and Tidy 7 year old home.

Great Low Maintenance Investment.
3 bedrooms.
2 way bathroom, large kitchen with walk in pantry.
Single Garage, large pergola, spacious backyard with side access.
Low Maintenace established yards.
Currently leased until July 2016 returning $1213pcm.
UNIQUE FAMILY LIVING
Beautifully presented 3 bedroom plus study.

Unique oorplan.
Master with walk in robe and ensuite with double vanity.
Central kitchen with ample bench space, and storage.
Large separate lounge.
Concreted outdoor pergola area.
Double remote garage with internal access.
Ducted heating.

Contact: Melonie Winch 0408 675 011
Email: melonie@raynerrealestate.com.au
Marcus
Rayner
0418 556 699
175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh
Julie
Archon
0422 412 964

Inspect: Saturday 5th March 11.00am-11.30am
Contact: Mark Davis 0458 224 405
Email: mark.davis@raynerrealestate.com.au
Mark
Davis
0458 224 405
Melonie
Winch
0408 675 011
Graeme
Rayner
0417 559 945
Adam
Tucci
0411 077 128
Mark
Dudley
0409 954 396
Rod
Grant
0416 231 782
5366 3600
Rayner
We put you rst
4 RAMSAY CRESCENT, BACCHUS MARSH
14 MILLBANK STREET, BACCHUS MARSH
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY - OPEN FOR INSPECTION
SUBSTANTIAL HOME PRESTIGIOUS POSITION
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY - OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Impressive family home in prestigious Manning Estate.

Double Storey home with horseshoe driveway to wrap around timber decking and verandah.
4 bedrooms, main with walk in robe and full ensuite with spa bath.
3 large living areas with formal lounge and separate meals area.
Huge upstairs rumpus room with panoramic views.
Ducted heating, wood combustion heater, refrigerated wall aircon.
4 car remote control lock up garage/workshop.
Land Size approx 4046sqm.
COVETED LOCATION FEDERATION FEATURES
Enchanting weatherboard with an abundance of period features.

Open plan formal lounge and dining room with 2 fireplaces, original timber surrounds and ceiling roses.
3 bedrooms, 2 with built in robes.
2 bathrooms, one with claw foot bath.
Open plan kitchen and family area with double French doors that lead onto north facing decked pergola.
Spacious rear yard with a powder coated workshop.
Off street parking and side picket fencing.
Auction: Saturday 5th March 12.30pm

Inspect: Saturday 5th March 11.45am-12.30pm
Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au
Auction: Saturday 5th March at 11.00am

Inspect: Saturday 5th March 10.15-11.00am
Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au
5 ROBERTSONS ROAD, BACCHUS MARSH
97 MAIN STREET, BACCHUS MARSH
PRICE REDUCED OPEN FOR INSPECTION
UNLIMITED POTENTIAL IN SUPREME LOCATION
Cosy 3 bedroom home on a great sized leafy block, Master has en-suite and walk in robe.
Separate great sized lounge and family rooms with magnificent elevated views of the hills.
Rear deck needs some restoration to transform it into a lovely retreat and entertainment area.
Short stroll to Darley Golf Course and has the bus stopping out the front on the hour.
Huge storage area under the house has been separated into several rooms but needs your
finishing touches.
For the handyman or tradie this home could be transformed into something really special.

Inspect: Saturday 5th March 10.15-10.45am
Contact: Mark Davis 0458 224 405
Email: mark.davis@raynerrealestate.com.au
Marcus
Rayner
0418 556 699
175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh
Julie
Archon
0422 412 964
THE HERITAGE EMPORIUM
A unique opportunity to purchase an iconic property in a prime location.

A totally refurbished piece of Bacchus Marsh History.
Title dimensions are 11.27m x 22.5m.
Suited to many types of enterprise, for those who have the air for innovation.
This property combines a striking faade combined with a very commercial position.
Inspect by appointment only.
Please ring Graeme Rayner 0417 559 945.

Contact: Graeme Rayner 0417 559 945
Email: graeme@raynerrealestate.com.au
Mark
Davis
0458 224 405
Melonie
Winch
0408 675 011
Graeme
Rayner
0417 559 945
Adam
Tucci
0411 077 128
Mark
Dudley
0409 954 396
Rod
Grant
0416 231 782
5366 3600
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MEMORIALS
DEATH NOTICE
TOWNSEND, George
21/5/1927 17/2/2016
Much loved husband of Valerie June.
Loved father of Glenn & Vicki. Loved father-in-law of
Josephine & Ron.
Adored Poppy of Teri & Lincoln, Amy & Chris, Deana
& Andrew, Glenn & Rikki, Darcy & Paige.
Great Poppy of Tali, Denqua & Zekki, Ethan, Ciera,
Max & Chloe.
We have 88 years of cheerful memories.
DEATH NOTICE
Verlin, Isabel
Passed away February 25, 2016 with her loving family
by her side.
Dearly loved Wife of Frank (dec).
Treasured Mum to Ron and Kath. Loved Mother-inlaw of Judy and Dale (dec). Nan to Jodie, Aaron, Ben,
Beau, Daniel and partners. Great Nana to Lachie, Juddy,
Nellie, James, Holly, Leila, Lucy and Alfie. Best friend
to sister Bev.
Mum and Dad together again
FUNERAL NOTICE
VERLIN
Family and friends are respectfully advised the Graveside
Service for the late Mrs Isabel Verlin will be held at Frankston
Memorial Park Cemetery, Cranbourne Rd Frankston on
Thursday March 3, 2016 commencing at 10.30am.
Followed by a Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Isabel
at Michael Crawford Funerals Chapel, 226 Main Street, Bacchus
Marsh at 2.30pm.
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5367 6733
DEATH NOTICE
GRAY. Dorothy Mary.
Passed away peacefully loved and surrounded by
family on Feb. 23, 2016
Dearly loved Wife of Maurice (dec.). Loving Mum
of Lois, Meryl, Bruce, Norman and Barbara. Loved
Mother-in-law of Stephen, Jim, Merrilyn and Gwenda.
Much Loved Dorrie of all her grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Resting now with Dad in Gods care
Floating on Angels Wings
FUNERAL NOTICE
GRAY,
Following a Private Family Burial a Memorial Service to give
thanks for the life of the late Mrs Dorothy Mary Gray will be held
at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh
on WEDNESDAY (March 2, 2016) commencing at 1.00 p.m.
Flowers welcome or if preferred, in lieu a donation to Church
Missionary Society in memory of Dorothy would be appreciated,
envelopes will be provided at the Church.
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Results - Round 18
Premier Division v Victoria
The team were looking to end a disappointing season
with a flourish against ladder leaders Victoria at home.
Unfortunately this proved not to be the case with the visitors
running out winners by 53 shots. It was not all doom and
gloom however as first time skip Kevin Gilmores rink
stormed home to win by 4 shots against their more fancied
rivals.
Final score - Avenue 73 lost Victoria 126.
Division 2 v Central Wendouree
The Avenue team were also looking to finish off the season
well against a side which was just outside the top four. Bill
Hawkens rink was able to secure a 2 shot win, whilst Tom
Bowtells rink scored an impressive 15 shot win in his first
game as skip for the club. Grant Stirlings rink had an even
tussle for most of the day but dropped 7 shots in the last 4
ends to go down by 10 shots. Unfortunately Glenys Kays
rink came up against an unstoppable opposition who just
had one of those days going down 4-51 in a most out of
character performance.
Final score - Avenue 80 lost Central Wendouree 119.
Sport
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
Two new Centre records were set last week at Masons Lane
Reserve. Jarvis Miles (Blues) threw 34.10m in the Under
12 Discus bettering his own previous record, while Shani
Bullard (Blues) threw 8.86m in the Under 16 Shot Put.
PB Stars of the Week were awarded to Danielle Ide, Matilda
Schembri, Hunter Tudball, Benjamin West, Evie White and
Dominic Miesen, all achieving 4 PBs.
This Saturday will be the final meet prior to the Centre
Championships to be held on March 12.
Little Athletics Victoria published qualifiers for the State
Track & Field Championships to be held on March 19/20 at
Casey Fields. The following nine Bacchus Marsh athletes
will now represent the Centre at State:
Kayla DOWNES Girls U13 - Discus, Shot Put
Jarvis Miles breaks the Discus record.
New Centre record to Shani Bullard in the Shot Put.
Rachel JACKSON Girls U15 - 100 Metre Run, 200 Metre Run,
400 Metre Run, Shot Put
Samuel LALOR Boys U10 - Discus, High Jump
William LALOR Boys U11 - Discus, High Jump, Shot Put
Hayden LLOYD Boys U10 - Discus, Triple Jump
Evana MIESEN Girls U15 - 1500 Metre Run
Jarvis MILES Boys U12 - Discus, Shot Put
Miah MILES Girls U10 - Discus
Bridie SHANAHAN Girls U10 - Discus, High Jump
Division 5 v Webbcona
Final score - Avenue 86 def Webbcona 84.
Division 7 v Central Wendouree
Final score - Avenue 116 def Central Wendouree 79.
Ballan Golf Club

Results - Week ending Saturday 27 February
Wednesday - Stableford
Winner - Dr Anthony 41 points,
R/up Victor Buttigieg 40 points.
Magpie - 14th Hugh Miller.
NTPs - 12th Cameron Dunne, 15th Dr Anthony.
Saturday Stableford (Privilege Cup)
A Grade - winner Bob Arklay (9) 39 points, R/up Don
Wickson (9) 36 points on c/b from Damien Toohey.
B Grade - winner Ian Godkin (13) 42 points,
R/up Barry Sims (14) 40 points.
C Grade - winner Alan Sanders (20) 43 points,
R/up John Fitzgerald (22) 40 points.
NTPs - 2nd Bob Hughes, 12th Frank Raffaele,
15th John McLeod.
Magpies -14th Jimmy Walsh, 18th Bob Hughes.
Sulky Snippets
Ballan Tennis
Results - Junior Pennant

C Grade
C4 Ballan Black20/2 defMeredith 16/2.
Emmanuelle Vincent, Zeb Vincent, Lauren Bertoncello,
Ethan Owens.
Melton trainer/driver Alison Chisholms 5-Y-0 gelding Jimmy The Editor was
an easy victor of the Pace for
C1 class over 2150 metres at
Lords Raceway Bendigo on
Tuesday February 23, running his rivals ragged from
gate three to register a 7.8
metre margin over Riverboat
Princess and Kotare Mahdi.
Popular Ken Tippet snared

the Trotters Final Pace for C0
class over 2200 metres with
5-Y-0 gelding Jacksons Law
in a rate of 2-02.5.
Lance Justice trained and
drove gelding Seize Power
to an all of the way victory
in the 3-Y-0 Pace over 1700
metres.
Adam Kelly combined with
Zac Phillips to land the Vale
Terry McMannus Pace for
C0 class over 1700 metres
with former South Australian 4-Y-0 mare Silky.
Veteran trainer Graeme
Lang joined forces with Ararat freelance reinsman Michael Bellman to capture the
Trotters Handicap for T0 or
better class over 2200 metres
with home bred 5-Y-0 mare
Maybelina.
The Melton area enjoyed

a great day at Horsham on
Thursday, winning half the
program.
At Shepparton on Thursday,
Meltons Hunter family were
successful with Tis A Masterpiece/Swanline gelding
C4 Ballan Blue19/2 def Napoleons 14/2.

Nicholas Davis, Annalese Young, Daniel Mulgrew, Anais
Kelly, Charli-Anne Mulgrew.
C3Ballan23/3 def Elaine 8/1.

Ben Conroy, Rachel Young, Prathic Sundaram, Angus Pike.
C2 Ballan24/4 def Mt Helen 4/0.
Ethan Bertoncello, Adam Furlong, Ben Campey,
Guy ASpeculo.
BGrade
BallanBlue35/5 def Warrenheip 21/1.
Lachlan Owens, Benjamin Davis, Mitchell Furlong,
Nicholas Jennings, Emily Tabb.
Ballan Black 26/2 lost Dunnstown 31/4.
Lachlan Furlong, Lachlan Conlan, Connor McLeod,
Joel Bertoncello.
Elaine Tennis
Results - Junior Pennant

B Grade
B1/B2 Elaine 4/25 def Mt Helen 2/20
C Grade
C1 Elaine/Navigators 0/15 def Smythesdale 4/24
C3 Elaine 1/8 lost Ballan 3/18
C4/C5 Elaine 0/14 lost Dunnstown 4/24
The B1/B2, C1 and C4/C5 junior teams have finished the
pennant season on a good note; all will play in the upcoming
Buninyong and District Tennis Association finals series.
By LEN BAKER
BALLAN PLUMBING
The Linemaster, taking the

2-Y-0 Pace over 1690 metres.
Andy and Kate Gaths 4-Y0 gelding Sir Major Stride

brought up four wins in
succession when victorious in the Pace for C4 & C5
class over 1690 metres at
Shepparton.
One winner worthy of a

mention was well bred Skyvalley/Half A Sixpence 4-Y-0
gelding Hard Yakka who
scored in the Trotters Mobile for TR0 class over 2200
metres at Ballarat on Sunday
February 21.
Driven by Craig Demmler
for trainer Susan Hunter,
Hard Yakka led virtually
throughout from gate four,
defeating Eurasian Hanover
and Majestic Moves in a rate
of 2-06.9.
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Our Penneys led throughout
from the pole to land the
Trotters Mobile for T1 & T2
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Driven by son Gavin, Save
Our Pennys scored comfortably by 1.8 metres from My
Account and Its Not Dark
Yet in a rate of 2-00.6.
Meetings for the week:

Wednesday Cobram/
Ararat, Thursday Kilmore/Bendigo, Friday St
Arnaud @ Melton, Saturday
Cranbourne (Cup), Sunday
Ouyen (Cup), Monday
Geelong @ Melton, Tuesday
Echuca.
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Ballan Cricket Club

Ballan 1st XI
Ballan 9/229 dec & 0/40 def Mt Clear 10/219 & 10/165
Batting: (2nd Innings) - M Nolan 12 no, C Dunne 28 no
Bowling: (2nd innings) - B Loughnane 11-1-4/23, H Micallef
4-3-3/4, Z Graham 7.4-4-1/11, C Dunne 11-3-1/30, D Gardiner
7-2-1/24
The pursuit of quick runs resulted in early wickets with
Ballan being all out for 229, setting Mt Clear 110 runs to make
Ballan bat again. Ballans early pressure put Mt Clear on the
back foot. Some freakish fielding and tight bowling from
all bowlers resulted in Ballan bowling Mt Clear out for 165.
Ballan needed 56 runs off 24 balls to obtain an outright win,
unfortunately the boys fell 16 runs short.
Ballan 2 XI
Ballan 9/103 lost Lucas 5/365
Batting: T Trickey 28, C Tooze 16, J Cameron 18
Bowling: J Cameron 3-0-2/37, R Lindsay 6-0-1/40, T Trickey
7-0-1/52, R Taylor 6-0-1/61
Ballan were unable to win with two Lucas players scoring
centuries which will give a wakeup call ahead of finals.
Ballan tried hard with the bat to get in some good match
practise but unfortunately no one stuck around.
nd
Under 16s
Ballan 9/108 defeated Ballarat North 10/83
Batting: J McGregor 39, D Graham 36, J McEgan 4 no
Bowling: L Penn 4-0-1/14, S Dehnert 7.4-2-2/11, R Ranieri 8-51/6, J Crowe 8-3-1/7, J McEgan 4-1-1/5, R Penn 2-0-1/9, C Gates
2-0-1/3.
The boys were set a tough challenge to restrict North to less
than 100 runs and get 9 wickets all with 50 overs to bowl.
Despite some dropped half chances early, the boys pulled
together to put on a great fielding display to take some great
catches. The boys bowling was their best performance for the
season, led by Liam Penn. The end result, Ballan was able to
get all wickets with 25 runs spare.
Under 12s
Eynesbury Black 4/45 v Ballan 2/38
Batting: M Golding - 10 ret, J Jarvis - 6 ret, T Cox - 6 not out,
J Horan 1 not out,
Bowling: M Golding 1-0-1/2, N Neumann 2-0-1/4, J Bower
1-0-0/1, K Heafield 1-0-0/1.
Sport
Ballan Bowling Club
By Scot Nicholson
David Gardiner takes his 3rd catch of

the day.
Cam Dunne takes the bails off.
Zac Graham taking a catch as the others appeal for a LBW.
Mick Nolan takes a catch at silly mid wicket. Photos Chris Thom
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Division 3 v Ballarat Memorial Sports

The season is officially over for Ballan after
being on the receiving end of a brutal 44-shot
defeat.
Ballarat Memorial Sports unleashed havoc
from start to finish and never looked in doubt.
For Ballan, this will be the first time in three
seasons that they failed to qualify for the
finals.
Ballan manager Jordan Steen said that the
side would come back next season with a
stronger desire to succeed.
We put ourselves in this position and
although we were relying on other results to
go our way, it was always going to be a tough
ask. Steen said, We lost several matches that
were very winnable this season and thats
something we are going to need to address
over the off season.
All four rinks were defeated during the
124-80 contest.
Dave OHanlon lost by five-shots, Neville
Smith was unsuccessful by seven-shots and
Dave Myers fell short by eight-shots.
Brad Coffey endured the largest margin of
the match as his team was beaten by 24-shots.
Division 9 v North Ballarat
The perfect way to end the regular season
was achieved as Ballan clinched the minor
premiership in a 20-shot victory over North
Ballarat.
An under strength Ballan side fought
gallantly to grind out the 86-66 win.
A truly inspirational 29-shot triumph by
Paul McNaughtons rink was the standout
performance of the day.
Both Charlie Farrugia and Gary Cornell were
defeated by two and seven-shots respectively.
On Saturday Ballan will play Victoria in the
second semi final for a chance to advance
straight into the grand final.
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But most of all, the work the entire Blackwood Community

The breaking news story in 7 July

Your Local Air-conditioning Specialist

HEATING & COOLING

service, so its a great result, Cr. Tatchell said.

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Connected to the 21st century

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East Ward Councillor Dave

Direct Farmers Market

411 Avenue of Honour, Bacchus Marsh

They are just extraordinary; made by all sorts of

This Weeks Specials

Mrs Eskdale said around 30

Fresh from our Farm

The new track location

Anne Eskdale (BRC President) shows off the centenary

of land that was used as a

to lease additional land to

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Hoax call puts

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Mr Scalzo said the parents

The hoax was one of a number of menacing phone calls

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