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Residents from Ballan District Health & Care were participants in the Ballan Autumn Festival Grand Parade, coming out winners as voted by the judges on the day.
Inset – Ray ‘The Festival King’ Meadows delivered the winning trophy to residents with festival President Kevin Harper last week. Photos – Helen Tatchell

Patients on parade
By Jessica Howard
Roles were reversed in the Ballan
Autumn Festival grand parade when
residents of the Ballan Aged Care
Facility donned hospital scrubs and
stethoscopes.
The get-up, which saw a number of
locals dressed as doctors and nurses,
was named the 2016 best parade entry.
In an award ceremony held at the Ballan
and District Health and Care facility on
April 22, Festival King Ray Meadows
presented residents and staff with an
aggregate trophy, in his traditional robe
and crown.
“It was a great pleasure to see your
involvement as you marched in the
parade,” he announced.
“It really was a wonderful contribution”.
Resident Joan Barber said it was an
“absolute joy” to have won the award
after what was a “very happy day”.
“The whole street, the children, the
dogs, the people were all so happy. A
lot of effort was put in by everybody;
everybody was there to help and it’s
good to feel proud of something”.
BDHC clinical services director Marg
Daw said there was a lot of enthusiasm,
behind-the-scenes work and ‘secret
meetings’ in the lead up to the parade.
“All the residents and staff here
provided a very important contribution
to the Autumn Festival and it is no doubt
they were successful in winning the best
entry for the parade,” she said.
“Besides being a very happy day
for everyone, it was also great to be
recognised for the commitment and
efforts. Plans are well underway for next
years parade”.

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Moorabool commuters.
Funding of $518 million was
announced in last week’s
state budget to bring services
on the line up to the expecta-
tion of the community.
A new second platform and
a passing loop will be built
at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan
with a pedestrian link to be
built between the new and
existing platforms at both
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A passing loop will be con-
structed between Bungaree
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Bungaree loop line – mean-
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Planning water for Victoria

By Kate Taylor
Community consultation on the state’s
new water plan has begun.
Water Minister Lisa Neville said that
the government is seeking community
feedback on the draft plan, Water for
Victoria, to ensure Victoria has the best
possible plan to prepare for critical
challenges such as climate change,
population growth, an increased
demand for water and water security.
“Water for Victoria outlines the need
to balance agricultural, industrial,
recreational and environmental needs,
to get the most out of one of our most
precious resources,” read a statement
released by Premier Daniel Andrews.
The statement noted that for the first
time, the plan proposes to establish an
Aboriginal Water Program that will
help identify Aboriginal values and uses
of water and help build the capacity of
the sector to ensure the involvement of
Traditional Owners.
However changing entitlements for
farmers will not be discussed.
“The Government will not change
entitlements but wants to work with
farmers to identify the best way to
support them adapt to reducing water
availability and build resilience of water
supply.”
The plan will now be tested with
Victorian communities over the next six
to eight weeks through online and face-
to-face consultations.
To have your say or join a community
session, visit haveyoursay.delwp.vic.gov.
au/water-for-victoria
Howard says de-sal can’t help river
While People for a Living Moorabool argues that de-salinated water
should be used to off-set water currently being taken from the Moorabool
River, Member for Buninyong Geoff Howard has disagreed.
“The Government’s decision to order water from the desalination plant
will not impact on environmental flows in the Moorabool River, but it will
provide greater flexibility to better use our water grid allowing Geelong
to have access to Melbourne’s water storages which will be boosted by
desalinated water,” Mr Howard said.
“This provides an opportunity for Ballarat to have access to more water
from Lal Lal Reservoir.”
However PALM spokesperson Cameron Steele said that fewer transfers
of water from the Lal Lal Reservoir to Geelong would mean that
environmental flows lose their effectiveness, as they can no longer be
piggybacked on the transfers.
“The Victorian Environment Water Holder holds entitlements in
the Moorabool system which enables it to independently manage
environmental flows and ensure that they continue,” Mr Howard said.
“The government’s draft Water Plan, Water for Victoria, has identified the
Moorabool River as a priority. This plan aims to improve the health of
rivers such as the Moorabool, as the government looks at ways to better
use the water grid and the desalination plant to getting water where it is
most needed. This includes options to share water between Geelong,
Ballarat and the environment.”
River will suffer under proposal
Cameron Steele, spokesperson for People for a Living
Moorabool, said the water proposal will leave the river, already
one of the most flow-stressed in the state, in even worse
condition.
“We were hoping for a plan to put some water back into it… and
when I say ‘put more water back,’ I should actually say ‘leave
more water in,’ Mr Steele said.
Mr Steele was one of three speakers who addressed a
community information session recently held in Meredith,
attracting over 100 people.
Landcare groups from Moorabool, Maude, Geelong and
the Batesford, Fyansford and Stonehaven group were at the
meeting, as well as speakers from the Corangamite Catchment
Management Authority and Southern Rural Water.
“What we wanted to do was inform people about the possible
impacts on the Moorabool River.
“Any transfer of water from Geelong to Ballarat would have an
impact on the effectiveness of the environmental flows.
“Under the Central Regional Sustainable Water Strategy,
when Geelong and Ballarat had their supplies augmented by
other means, that was supposed to be a trigger for more water
for the river - but instead what’s happening is there’s the so-
called opportunity for water entitlements to be transferred from
Geelong to Ballarat.”
Mr Steele said that the hundred kilometres of river that benefits
from transfers of water from the Lal Lal Reservoir to Geelong
would be worse off.
Because of coordination between Barwon Water and the
CCMA, the environmental flows can quite often be piggybacked
on top of Barwon Water’s.
“We’re very concerned when the minister stands at Lal Lal
and announces the possible transfer of water from Geelong
to Ballarat , that those environmental flows will lose their
effectiveness and the river will lose more water.
“You just can’t do that on the Moorabool River, it’s arguably the
most flow-stressed river in the state,” Mr Steele concluded.
PALM will be making a submission in response to the draft
proposal.

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Water for the

Flying high
By Kate Taylor
It started out as a proposal
with four objections; but
after a discussion and a
compromise, neighbours are
happy with a new model air-
craft facility to be built near
Ballan.
The Bacchus Marsh Model
Aircraft Association, which
was formed in 1970, bought
100 acres on Monteville Lane
on which to build a perma-
nent home for its 35 mem-
bers, as it currently leases
land at Mills Road, Parwan.
Four objections were
lodged to the permit appli-
cation, which was heard at
Moorabool Shire Council’s
April Development Advi-
sory Committee meeting,
with objections including
the noise of the aircraft,
vegetation being removed,
increased traffic creating
dust on the unsealed road,
and proposed camping at
the site.
Louise La Gerche owns
66 acres near the site, and
spoke at the meeting saying
she intends to build a house
on her property and was
concerned about the impact
of the proposal.
She was concerned about
dust, traffic, noise and the
camping.
Peter van Alkemade with a remote controlled plane he flew
at an event in February at the Ballan Racecourse Reserve.
Photo Helen Tatchell
“A real concern is with
25 people, probably men,
camping on my boundary.
Not very pleasant,” Ms La
Gerche told the meeting.
Fellow neighbour Alma
Beckman also objected,
sharing the concerns and
explaining that her husband
trains harness racing horses
which she said would be
affected by the noise of the
aircraft.
“The noise will agitate the
horses and could send them
through the fence,” Beck-
man told the meeting.
Joseph Finocchiaro spoke
on behalf of the Association,
saying that members will
be able to safely operate air-
craft within the larger flying
space, adding that all of the
pilots are trained and out-
lined the increasing popu-
larity of the sport.
“When we establish the
runways, it will be about 10
acres – the rest of the area
will be maintained in its
natural state; we’re hoping
to lease it to farmers for ag-
istment, crops etc. We tend
to maintain and improve the
land,” Mr Finocchiaro told
the meeting.
But it was the discussion
among the applicant, objec-
tors and councillors during
the meeting that saw com-
promises made.
Mr Finocchiaro told the ob-
jectors that a tree they were
concerned about, containing
a Wedge Tailed Eagle nest,
would not be removed, and
trees marked for removal are
not native.
Mayor Allan Comrie ac-
knowledged the road is dirt
and can be dangerous in
winter especially, with Cen-
tral Ward Councillor Paul
Tatchell suggesting that the
parties could negotiate.
The camping part of the
proposal was removed, and
a condition was added stat-
ing that the site cannot be
used by the Association in
winter due to the state of the
road; Ms La Gerche stated
she was then satisfied with
the application.
“I was really pleased with
the way Councillor Tatch-
ell handled the meeting, I
thought he was really good,”
Ms La Gerche said after the
meeting, adding that she has
been invited to contact either
party with any concerns she
may have in the future about
the project.
The permit was unani-
mously approved by Coun-
cillors Paul Tatchell, Allan
Comrie, and Tonia Dudzik.
offering
By Jessica Howard
Bacchus Marsh residents are invited to look to the ground,
and not the sky, for water.
Interested parties are being encouraged by Southern Rural
Water to apply for groundwater licenses from the deep
aquifer underneath the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District.
Project Manager Terry Flynn said recent sustainability
studies of the aquifer had shown that a limited amount of
water could be taken and used without adverse impact.
“Taking advice from the study, we will make a further
600ML (mega-litres) available from the area, known as the
Parwan Groundwater Management Unit. The water is of
a good enough quality for irrigation, although the rate at
which it can be pumped varies from site to site,” he said.
“We believe it will be valuable to irrigators who want a back-
up water supply in dry seasons”.
A Bacchus Marsh landowner, who wished to remain
anonymous, said the extra-water supply was crucial in
keeping businesses afloat throughout the season.
“You’ve got to remember that water is the most sought
after commodity in anyone’s language. If farming is your
livelihood and you have no water then you don’t have a
business,” he said.
“I farm all year round so I don’t have a huge water allocation;
ground water would keep me going through the seasons to
keep my business going, otherwise if I don’t have water I
can’t farm. I will without a doubt be applying”.
Mr Flynn said once applications from Bacchus Marsh were
received, Southern Rural Water would finalise how the water
would be allocated.
“Southern Rural Water is trialling online auctions as a
means of allocating new water fairly, in a way that places a
value on its potential,” he said.
“If there is enough demand for Parwan water, we are likely
to follow this process”.
Eligibility is restricted to those who own or occupy land
within the area. Parties must also demonstrate that they
can put the water into productive use. For more information
contact Southern Rural Water on 1300 139 510.

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Controversial change over Coimadai hub on

By Jessica Howard
By Kate Taylor
the way
The Ballan Mechanics Hall
has been appointed a new It was the Coimadai Fire Brigade that built the town’s
team of management. original fire station more than 40 years ago and now, brigade
The Department of Envi- members have gutted the building in preparation for its
ronment, Land, Water and redevelopment into a community hub.
Planning (DELWP) last With the help of a recently announced $25,000 grant from
month discharged the pre- Moorabool Shire Council’s Community Development Fund,
vious committee, who had along with an Emergency Management Victoria Volunteer
managed the heritage-listed Emergency Services Grant of $49,000 and an incredible
hall alongside the Ballan and $24,000 raised by the local community, the former station will
District Community House be transformed into a modern facility for use as a meeting
(BDCH) and Adult Educa- place for the community.
tion Centre. “It was built in 1975 with funds raised through the
DELWP Grampians Region- community, with voluntary labour of members of the
al Manager of Land, Plan- brigade at the time, under the captaincy of George Rogers,”
ning and Approvals, Grant
Hull said the BDCH would How can we do this for free?
explained Brigade Member Community Safety Co-ordinator
Ric Hulbert.
now take over the sole re- It’s a big project for a town of just 400 residents – though
sponsibility of the hall, as Through the creation of Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates
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board in operational as well as support roles.
involved in managing the with the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007 (VEET Act).
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entire building rather than
station – a new one was built well before demolition began
two would have additional
on the old station.
benefits.
A new roof will be installed, and the building has been
“To ensure the efficient and
completely gutted inside, with the old kitchen removed to
sustainable operation and Photo – Patrick Bonello
make way for a fresh modern version, and the old meeting
use of the building, DELWP
area, where the trucks used to be, has also been removed;
believes that it is in the best disappointed to have been unteer committee had made a reflection on the previous there will even be a disabled access toilet installed.
long term interests of the discharged. a number of improvements committee.
Have you had your lightbulb moment?
community for the BDCH
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“When we were first ap- to the hall including res-
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pointed to the committee, after different parts of the training and membership”
as the committee of manage- the hall was in poor shape. building the floors and put- building and DEWLP sim-
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broke and we inherited all one body. We have said all
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Banks Beckham at your service
By Jessica Howard
One minute Isaac Ellis is booting
a soccer ball around for the Red
Devils and the next he’s cashing
cheques for the Ballan Community
Bank.
The 22-year-old is the newest cus-
tomer service officer (CSO) at the
Inglis Street Bendigo Bank branch
and according to bank manager
Luke Calder, he has “hit the ground
running”.
“As a CSO, Isaac is the face of the
bank. He serves on the counter,
answers any sort of questions re-
garding day-to-day banking and
insurance and offers factual advice
on any financial decisions,” he said.
“He has been really fantastic so
far, he is a great acquisition to our
team”.
Isaac, who commenced employ-
ment at the community bank on
February 29, said he was “really
enjoying” his new role so far.
“The entire set up is just great.
Ballan is a wonderful community
and the people I work with are fan-
tastic. I worked in telecommunica-
tions previously so am learning
new things, which is really excit-
ing,” he said.
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After hours, Isaac trains and com-
petes for the Red Devils, a semi
professional soccer club located in
Ballarat.
“I train three days a week, some-
times four, and compete every
weekend. The fact that the bank
shuts at 4:15 every day is just an ab-
solute dream; I have never been late
for training. It is just such a great
set up here”.
The Ballan and District Communi-
ty Bank is open Monday to Friday
from 9:30am. For more informa-
tion on everyday banking to home
loans and rural finance, contact
5368 1133.
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Red Devil soccer player Issac Ellis is a new face at Ballan’s Community
Bank. Photo – Helen Tatchell
Trail not
on right
path
By Kate Taylor
The complex task of negotiating re-
building the Lerderderg River Walking Trail
continues.
The trail, on land leased from the Bacchus
Marsh Golf Club by council, was severely
damaged by flooding more than five years
ago, however a subsequent proposal by
council to build a new path alignment
through land owned by the Club was
rejected, and a current resolution by council
to abandon the existing lease agreement has
not been accepted by the Club.
The April council meeting saw council
reiterate its desire to abandon the current
lease agreement, but noted that re-building
the trail, in any form, is listed on the long-
term capital works program for consideration
at the annual budget.
The matter has been raised at the past
three council meetings, and legal advice has
been sought by officers on the current lease
agreement.
“The most relevant lease obligation imposed
on Council is to ‘construct and maintain the
path’. Advice received states that, renewal
or reconstruction of the path would not be
a requirement of the lease,” read a report
tabled at the April council meeting.
The report stated the cost of works required
to restore the path to its original condition in
its original location, would be $700,000, and
the cost of a new boardwalk-style path with
the new alignment would be $900,000.
Councillors resolved to continue negotiating
with the Club to abandon the lease, with the
option to re-enter the lease should funding
be acquired in the future, while officers will
also work with the club to finalise a new
path alignment for estimation purposes.
Council will also perform a one-off weed
and pest spraying along the trail.
East Ward Councillor Dave Edwards
initially raised the issue at the February
council meeting, and called for more
collaboration to resolve the issue.
“My views are that any project that can
be done in conjunction with Council and
community groups working together and
benefit the broader community, should be
perused,” Cr Edwards said.
“I look forward to Council working with
Bacchus Marsh Golf club to get a good
outcome for the community.”
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By Kate Taylor
Homeless sold her house.

Bacchus Marsh College

The Bacchus Marsh Coun-
try Women’s Association is
continuing its battle to find
a home.
President Yvonne Spargo
spoke in public question
time at the April council
meeting, wanting to know
why a room has not yet been
found for the group, which
contributes to the local
community.
Ms Spargo explained that
council had promised the
CWA a room at the Darley
hub – but that the offer fell
through once staff from
the closed Fiskville facility
moved into the building.
“We were promised this
two years ago, and we’ve got
to wait another year until
the Fiskville people are out –
that’s what they keep telling
us,” Ms Spargo said.
“When I went up and had a
sneaky look, there were five
rooms that no one was in -
but they keep saying that
the Fiskville people have it. I
can’t see why we can’t share
with somebody.”
The issue has come to a
head as the CWA’s items,
including furniture donated
to the group in preparation
for their new home at Dar-
ley two years ago, had been
stored in a member’s shed
– but the member has now
“We’ve been going 85 years,
and when we did have
money it was donated to the
hospital. All our money goes
back into the community.
“I’m very disappointed
Open Night Invitation
in the shire really, that we
haven’t been looked after Wednesday 4th May
with what we do.”
Ms Spargo said she is go-
ing to be forced to make her
own solution to the storage
problem.
“I am going to buy a con-
tainer myself, put it out at
Spargo’s depot, and we’ll put
it all there.”
The CWA work includes
making pillows for breast
cancer patients, including
for women who have had
mastectomies, and are dis-
tributed by the McGrath
Foundation.

Police Rounds
A man has died after his car crashed head-
on with a truck in Ballan on Friday (April 29).
A VicPol spokesperson told The Moorabool
News the car was travelling towards Ballarat
and crossed the centre median strip colliding
with a truck on the Western Freeway at about
7am.
The male driver and sole occupant of the car
died at the scene.
The truck driver and his male passenger
were not injured.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is
urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333
000 or to make a confidential report at www.
crimestoppersvic.com.au.
•••
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Thursday (April 28).
Police have been told a woman left her child
in the car while paying for fuel at a petrol
Drama Hall, Grant Street
station on Main Street just after 10:30am.
It is alleged two men approached the car,
Bacchus Marsh
with one man sitting in the front passenger
seat before they both left the scene.
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The man was released pending further
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Moorabool Shire Council

NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 1 June, 2016 at the
Bungaree Community Centre, Bungaree-Creswick, Rd, Bungaree, commencing at 5pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The next committee meeting will be of the Urban Growth Strategy Committee, tomorrow,
Wednesday 27 April, in the James Young Room, Lerderderg Library, 215 Main St, Bacchus
Marsh, commencing at 4pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
WORKS IN JOPLING ST, BALLAN
Central Highlands Water (CHW) will be undertaking works in Jopling Street, Ballan, from 18
April to the end of June, 2016.
The works involve upgrades to the sewer pump station. CHW has contacted residents in this
area to advise them of the works. There are no planned interruptions to water supply and
disruptions to residents will be kept to a minimum, but anyone in this area during this time is
advised to be aware work is occurring.
SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIA –
2016 COMMUNITY SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Council is now inviting Expressions of Interest from Clubs wishing to apply for funding through
Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund (CSIF).
The Community Sports Infrastructure Fund is a Victorian Government funding program that
helps provide high quality, accessible community sport and recreation facilities across Victoria
by encouraging:
• Increased sport and recreation participation for all Victorians
• Increased female and junior participation
• Increased access to sport and recreation opportunities
• Better planning of sport and recreation facilities
• Innovative sport and recreation facilities
• Environmentally sustainable facilities
• Universally designed facilities.
The Community Sports Infrastructure Fund provides grants for planning, building new, and
improving existing facilities where communities conduct, organise and participate in sport and
recreation.
• Minor Facilities – Grants of up to $100,000 for any one project (where the total project
cost is up to $1,000,000 excluding GST) are available for community sport and recreation
groups, working in partnership with local government, to develop or upgrade community
sport and recreation facilities.
• Cricket Facilities - Grants of up to $100,000 are available to assist local councils,
cricket associations and local cricket clubs to upgrade and develop cricket specific club
infrastructure including new buildings, grounds, and training facilities.
• Female Friendly Facilities – Grants of up to $100,000 are available to build new and
upgrade existing, outdated change facilities at sports clubs around the state that cater for
female sport, with a focus on promoting female and family friendly environments.
To apply to this program, clubs must submit an Expression of Interest form to Council. CSIF
guidelines and Club Expression of Interest forms are available from the Sport and Recreation
Victoria Grants web site: http://www.sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/
community-sports-infrastructure-fund
Projects consistent with Council’s Recreation and Leisure Strategy 2016-2021 are encourage
to express interest
Expressions of Interest must be submitted to Council by 5pm, Monday 16 May 2016.
Prior to submitting an Expression of Interest to Council, I would strongly encourage you to
contact Councils Recreation Development Officer on 5366 7100 or via e-mail amcgrath@
moorabool.vic.gov.au to discuss your project further.

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Rob Croxford
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: moorabool shire council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
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Court in action
By Steven Barnes (Work
Exp – Monash Uni 3rd Yr)
Traffic offences and the per-
ils of drink driving were in
sharp focus at the Bacchus
Marsh Magistrate court on
Friday 22 April.
Jamie Kiss, 28 stood before
the court pleading his case
to reinstate his license after
an offence committed two
years ago saw his right to
drive revoked.
The man who was on his
second drink driving of-
fence blew 0.155 after driv-
ing home from a friend’s
house before being inter-
cepted by police.
The Melton plasterer told
Magistrate Mark Stratmann
that after doing the drink
driving course for the sec-
ond time “I have more of an
awareness now” and noted
that he was “very foolish
and silly” in his actions.
Magistrate Stratmann
urged Mr Kiss to not get in
a car when he has alcohol in
his system and granted his
application, with a manda-
tory 12 month alcohol inter-
lock device condition.
In a separate application
Britt Hallett, a Bacchus
Marsh resident, argued that
she should be allowed to
drive again after an alcohol
and drug fueled crash.
An argument with her then
boyfriend while under the
influence of alcohol, mari-
juana and ice led to Miss
Hallett leaving her driving
lane before a car crashed
into her.
Since the incident Miss Hal-
lett has attended rehabilita-
tion as well as completing
drink and drug driving
courses.
Magistrate Stratmann com-
mented that the 32 year old
was “Extremely lucky to be
standing here today” and
granted her application with
a 6-month interlock device
condition to be completed.
•••
The Western Highway fatal-
ity at Ballan last Friday led to
a delayed start in court pro-
ceedings, with an emphasis
on car safety continuing
throughout the day.
Damien Grigg a 19 year-old
Bacchus Marsh resident was
charged with seven offences
relating to driving an un-
roadworthy vehicle as well
as failing to stop when police
attempted to intercept him.
The majority of Grigg’s of-
fences occurred on Gisborne
Road, Bacchus Marsh on
25 February this year. At
around 5pm Mr Grigg was
driving his black Holden
Commodore and was
flagged by police, before he
attempted to evade them.
The attempted interception
was due to additional previ-
ous offences that included
his car being deemed defec-
tive on the 2nd February, an
outstanding speeding fine,
as well as no driver accom-
panying the L-Plater.
In his defence, Mr Grigg
claimed he didn’t see police
who were attempting to
intercept him. Magistrate
Cynthia Toose was how-
ever unsatisfied with this
response saying, “You better
say something soon because
I’m about to throw the book
at you.”
In her closing comments
the Magistrate was sympa-
thetic to his good prior his-
tory, saying, “You work at 19
and that is to your credit so
I won’t interfere with your
license.”
Mr Grigg was found guilty
without ordered to pay
$1500 and was found guilty
without conviction.
•••
John Schramm was found
guilty of driving while sus-
pended on the 2nd March
last year. He was caught af-
ter leaving a petrol station
without his headlights on.
He was fined $300 without
conviction.

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information and costs please call 5368 1934 or email info@ 2nd Saturday each month, Mill Cottage car park. Enq – 0498 KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm.
bchvic.org.au 361 291 or 0490 114 130. Further details – 0429 681 566
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre Bacchus Marsh Life Church
33-35 Jonathan Drive Darley. Short courses, recreation CHURCH Meeting 10am every Sunday at the BM College Drama Room,
classes, community groups, occasional child care, venue hire. Ballan Uniting Church (St. Paul’s) in Grant Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390 www.darleylearning. Services – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am
com Reflective Worship. St Andrews Uniting Church, Bacchus Marsh
  Gordon Catholic Parish Car Boot Sale & Craft Market
MEETINGS Mass Times – Saturday 7 May – Springbank, 6:30pm. Saturday 7th May 2016
Ballan Anglers Inc Sunday 8 May – Bungaree 8:45am; Ballan, 10:30am. 10am to 1pm
Meeting second Wednesday every month. Hudsons Hotel, Anglican Parish of West Moorabool St Andr
Don’t want to have a Garage Sale at home,
7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome – Ballan, Bungaree, Morrisons and Gordon Car
then sell your items at our Car Boot Sale. Boot Sale
0400 003 936. Service Times – Sunday 8 May – St John’s Bungaree, 9am; Indoor Craft market on as well in the Hall,
Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park St John’s Ballan, 11am; St Mark’s in the Pub Gordon, 5pm. t
Working Bees every 3rd Wednesday & Sunday of each Please contact Glen Wesley on 5368 2730 for more details.
just in time for Mother’s Day.
Stall holders wanted.
Saturday 7
month. All welcome. Enquiries - 0418 171 119.
Please contact for all enquires and bookings: 10am to
B3 Community
Bacchus Marsh Family Drug Support Group Focused, family friendly church with a difference. Services
For Family Members who have a loved one affected by drugs. Liz: (0409) 137-738 or 5367-3004
every 2nd & 4th Sundays at Avenue Bowling Club, Main St,
Enquiries - 1300 660 068. Bacchus Marsh.
Roz: (0402) 959 761 or teacrafty@me.comDon’t want to h
Alanon Support Group - for families of alcoholics. Bacchus Marsh Christian Church at home, then se
Meets at 10.30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month Sunday Services 10am with kids program. Fusion Youth 7pm Car Boot Sale.
at the Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh. every Friday night.  222 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries
Enq - 0421 222 717. 9028 2622.
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Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday (3rd Sunday of in the Hall, just
Memorial Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535 or secretary@
month Family Service). Pentland Hills 2pm 1st Sunday of Stall holders wa
lallalmooraboolphotographicgroup.org
month. Enq 5367 2543 (office) or www.themarshuca.org.au
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh)
Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion.
Service Times - Sunday 8.30am & 10am; Cafe Church - 1st
Please contact for
Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, Liz: (0409) 137-7
Sunday 10am; Messy Church - 3rd Sunday 5pm, Wednesdays
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Myrniong - 1st & 3rd Sunday 11am. Enquiries 5367 5362
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Ballan Lions Club Market Church of the Living God
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Dear Editor,
The committee of man-
agement of the Ballan and
District Community House
(BDCH) is pleased to an-
nounce that it has been ap-
pointed by the Department
of Environment, Land, Wa-
ter and Planning (DELWP) to
manage the Ballan Mechan-
ics Institute Reserve (BMI)
for the next three years.
With the expiry of the exist-
ing BMI Reserve committee’s
term, BDCH management
committee in discussion
with Moorabool Shire Coun-
cil and DELWP, have been
charged with the responsi-
bility of managing the BMI
Reserve.
In appointing the BDCH
Committee:
“DELWP had formed the
view that BDCH is a well-
established body with a
diverse representation that
is well placed to manage
this multipurpose commu-
nity facility. I am therefore
pleased to inform you that
DELWP has decided to ap-
point the BDCH as the fu-
ture manager for the BMI
Reserve. DELWP believes
this decision brings certain-
ty and security for the BMI
Reserve, the existing build-
ing, facilities and users of
the reserve.”
The committee sees taking
on the management role of
the BMI Reserve as a good
use of community resources
as BDCH already shares its
core commitment of com-
munity values stated by
DELWP, Moorabool Council
and the BMI Reserve.
As we undergo the hando-
ver process the BDCH com-
mittee would like to thank
the outgoing BMI commit-
tee for their work over their
three year period of tenure.
The BDCH committee of
management would like to
assure our members, sup-
porters of BMI and the wider
community of Ballan and
Districts that it looks for-
ward to managing the BMI
Reserve and providing qual-
ity services for the Ballan
and District community.
Bob Nason
President/Chair
BDCH CofM
Dear Editor,
As our autumns become
hotter, our bush burns ear-
lier, our dams become shal-
lower and our corals bleach
we must change the way we
produce energy if we are to
maintain our prosperity.
Wind generation is part of
the solution. New coalmines
are part of the problem.
Why does our Council re-
fuse to be on the front foot
when it comes to support-
ing the economic develop-
ment, jobs, increased local
business, new roads, and
significant new source of
rates (minimum $400,000pa)
that wind farms will bring to
Moorabool?
Wind turbines are far more
preferable than brown coal
mines. Local leadership is
needed.
David Marnie
Parwan
Dear Editor,
The Coalition supports the
work of all firefighters in
Victoria, both career and
volunteer.
Due to the outrageous de-
mands of the United Fire-
fighters Union (UFU) in their
enterprise bargaining agree-
ment negotiations, the CFA
is under attack.
The UFU is demanding that
a new enterprise agreement
for firefighters include a
union run veto board, effec-
tively handing control of the
CFA to the United Firefight-
ers Union.
The UFU is also demanding
that seven paid firefighters
must be on the fire ground
prior to commencement of
operations. This would leave
local volunteers watching
farms and homes go up in
flames while they wait for
paid fire fighters to arrive.
It is ridiculous, unwork-
able and a risk to homes and
lives. 
Here in regional Victoria,
we rely on volunteer fire-
fighters to protect us. A
union takeover will destroy
CFA volunteerism as we
know it.
Far from rejecting these
outrageous demands out of
hand, Daniel Andrews is
working with the UFU. This
is the same union that put
on their uniforms and cam-
paigned with Daniel An-
drews in the 2014 State Elec-
tion. Now they want their
loyalty to Daniel Andrews
rewarded with a secret back-
room deal that will destroy
the CFA and put regional
communities at risk.
Join me in telling the Pre-
mier and the union to keep
their hands off the CFA. Sign
the petition at www.hand-
sofftheCFA.com.au
Joshua Morris MP
Member for Western
Victoria
Dear Editor,
I watched the near three
hours of the Melbourne
Anzac march on Monday 25
April.  It was good to see the
returned personnel of the
Vietnam conflict leading it
in numbers too big to ignore.  document.
So sad; it was a long time
coming.
I loved watching the very
old men and women re-
turned from WW2 many
waving from motorcades,
wheelchairs and walking
frames.  Four in wheelchairs
being pushed but holding
hands with each other was
so beautiful.  To see them
all having their one day in
the sun being clapped and
respected brought a lump
to my throat.  Tomorrow we
will see them in shopping
centres stooped over their
trolleys or sitting outside in
the sun over a coffee – give
them I smile, I do.
The accompanying bands
were fabulous; how the brass
players could read their mu-
sic and keep in step amazed
me.
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Lost and Found
And then at the end of
their journey was the shrine Male Domestic Medium Male Domestic Short Hair ‘Rocket’ Male Jack Russell
standing so tall and bathed Hair Silver Tabby white and black Terrier cross tan and white
in sunshine.  I looked on it approximately 1-2 years approximately 2-4 years approximately 7 years
like a Mother with her arms Available for Adoption Available for Adoption Available for Adoption
wide open welcoming her
courageous children home.
Yes, we will remember
them…………. 
Marian Sidwell
Bacchus Marsh
Dear Editor,
The end of CFA volunteer- ‘Zac’ Male Terrier cross Domestic brown and white Female Domestic Medium
ism is only a signature away, Cream approximately 10 rabbit Available for Hair black approximately
as Victorian Premier Dan years Available for Adoption 2-4 years Available for
Andrews prepares to bow Adoption Adoption
to the pressure of the United
Firefighters Union (UFU).
Federal Opposition leader
Bill Shorten and UFU Victo-
rian secretary Peter Marshall
are pushing the Premier to
accept 450 pages of demands
that would render the CFA
volunteer extinct.
Female Domestic Short Male Domestic Short Hair ‘Hank’ Male American
I attended a rally held by
Tabby approximately 12 approximately 6-8 months Bulldog Tan and White
Volunteer Fire Brigades Vic-
months Available for Available for Adoption – approximately 7 years
toria at Parliament House
Adoption Available for Adoption
on Saturday 23 April, which
had 421 CFA appliances FOUND
and 1000 CFA volunteers Male Domestic Short Hair Tabby, Found in Maddingley
converged in the city. Many Male Terrier cross Tri colour, Found in Darley
of them travelled for more
than eight hours to be there, Male Domestic Short Hair Black, Found in Ballan
with just 24 hours’ notice. Lost or Found a dog or cat? Keep up to date with impounded animals on
This shows the passion these
CFA volunteers have, as well Council’s Pet Adoption Facebook page – Moorabool Pet Adoption.
as their commitment to the (MSC DAB 2016-003)
organisation and their local For more information contact Council Customer Service on 5366 7100.
communities. I’ve spoken
to many regional Victori-
ans who are passionate and
angry about the UFU’s de-
mands and tactics. People
who support CFA volunteers
believe the union is seeking
to tear apart the largest, most
recognised and respected
volunteer organisation in
Improving
Australia. Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road
The UFU has called for
power to veto CFA manage- MAY 2016 Information gathering session – you are invited
ment decisions and equip-
ment, vehicles and clothing
issued by the CFA, as well
There have been far We urge you to come along and have your say.
as new policies including too many crashes on Information gathering sessions
replacing support staff with Thursday, 5 May - 4.30–7pm
career firefighters, union
Geelong-Bacchus Bacchus Marsh Library
firefighters only reporting to Marsh Road. VicRoads Wednesday, 11 May - 4–7pm
paid staff, and placing seven
paid firefighters on CFA fire-
is investigating and Balliang East Primary School
ground before firefighting developing a proposal Thursday, 12 May - 4–7pm
begins. This is in addition to Northern Bay Secondary College
a demand for a 19 per cent
for improvements to Goldsworthy Campus, Corio
pay rise, 15 per cent load- be considered for
For further information
ings and many other perks
built into the 450 page EBA
funding in the future. Email alastair.robinson@roads.vic.gov.au
This fight to preserve our
CFA volunteers is one that
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CFA’.
Simon Ramsay MP vicroads.vic.gov.au
State Member
Western Victoria
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PAUL
There are a lot of broken
things in this world, and I
am always bewildered at the
amount of effort that goes
into fixing the unbroken.
By all means keep things
up to date, tweak and make
things better, but the wheel
has been around for a while
now; they’re still round and
they still roll.
Take the politics away from
the Metropolitan Fire Bri-
gade (MFB) and the Country
Fire Authority (CFA) debate,
and you simply find two
distinctly different organi-
sations both by design and
purpose. Joining the two
with political araldite is like
growing apples in a banana
plantation.
As a kid that grew up in the
bush, I know as much about
the MFB culture as I do about
Swahili mud hut building.
But I can guarantee this, if I
had the choice of being pro-
tected by highly qualified
volunteers from the CFA in
the middle of the scrub and
a highly qualified employee
from the MFB, give me the
volunteer any day.
The choice may well be
reversed should I find my-
TOM
Climate policy – “sooner, rather than later”?
As we enter, I presume, an
upcoming election period I
am reminded of the words
of our prime minister in
2010 when he said, “Sooner,
rather than later, we must
have a price on carbon.” The
past two years have been
the hottest on record glob-
ally, yet what is being said
by the government about
this frightening trend. Apart
from an ‘agnostic’ Attorney
General and ‘the science
is still not clear” National
Party lady, nothing.
For some of the following
information I am indebted
to Peter Christoff, Associ-
ate Professor, School of
Geography, University of
Melbourne writing in The
Conversation April 15, 2016.
Peter has this to say, ‘Aus-
tralia’s current 2030 target
of 26-28% below 2005 levels
is among the weakest of all
developed countries (only
Canada and New Zealand
Perspective
Fixing the unbroken
self in the Fitzroy Gardens
flanked by a raging fuel
soaked bougainvillea and
a backfiring toro zero steer
ride-on, or there is a gas leak
on the 20th floor of a hotel I’d
rather not be staying in.
The CFA is to country peo-
ple what cholesterol is to a
Jenny Craig membership.
You can’t have one without
the other. It’s not just an or-
ganisation that saves coun-
try lives and properties; it’s
an institutional role model
for volunteerism, the core of
country living.
The CFA has been around
since the 1850s and has
grown into the largest vol-
unteer based emergency
services organisation in the
world. With 59,000 volun-
teers, 1800 career fire fight-
ers, community educators,
support staff, not to mention
1220 Brigades and 8 Regions
across Victoria. This is not
some political plaything for
the overly ambitious and the
terminally ignorant.
The power debate raging
between United Fire-fighters
Union of Australia Secretary
Peter Armstrong represent-
ing 2200 MFB fire-fighters,
Environmental Opinion
are comparable). Moreover,
our actions are heading
in the other direction. As
the independent policy re-
view group Climate Action
Tracker has noted: With cur-
rently implemented policy
measures, Australia’s emis-
sions are set to increase sub-
stantially to more than 27%
above 2005 levels by 2030,
which is equivalent to an in-
crease of around 61% above
1990 levels.
‘The Climate Change Au-
thority, Australia’s inde-
pendent advisory body, rec-
ommended a 2030 target of
40-60% below 2005 levels. It
was ignored.
When the former prime
minister announced he had
successfully stopped what
he called ‘the carbon tax’
he kept talking about the
money we would all have
in our pockets as a result. It
all looked so good. As far as
I am aware the price of elec-
with Paul Tatchell
is trying to reinvent volun-
teerism in a minnow versus
whale power play, using the
Premier of Victoria like a
marionette operator manip-
ulates a Thunderbird.
Daniel Andrews is prob-
ably rueing the day the UFU
members were recruited
as over-dressed cheerlead-
ers in Labors State election
campaign (2014), taking the
lanky country boy from
obscurity to the top job in
Victoria.
There is no such thing as a
free lunch, and mortgaging
your soul to the United Fire
Fighters Union, in this case
Union heavyweight Peter
Armstrong, is a dance with
the devil in the pale moon-
light; Armstrong is not just a
tough negotiator, he’s a mas-
ter manipulator.
Armstrong’s brawl with the
State Government has gone
on for over one thousand
days, and whilst the cam-
paign has gradually lost the
support from the public, the
UFU is well aware that there
is no relationship between
public support and a fire sta-
tion. They’re public servants
in emergency services, they
tricity has continued to rise
and no one in government is
talking about all the money
we have saved because of the
stopping of the ‘price on car-
bon’ these days, especially
the prime minister. As Peter
Christoff points out, ‘While
it existed, Australia’s mod-
est carbon price raised A$6.6
billion during 2012-13. It cut
emissions effectively and
had no significant negative
economic impact.’ Our emis-
sions have gone up since its
demise.
I am aware that this weekly
opinion piece can be quite
negative and can be seen as
painting a grim picture. For
that I take credit. I do so be-
cause if you were dependant
on the Murdoch media and
the commercial TV stations
(with some notable excep-
tions now and again), and
the ABC I have to say un-
der its current board, you
would think all is well with
don’t have to sell anything to
stay in business.
The absurdity of their de-
mands is irrelevant. An-
drews has a virtual fire
hose pointed at his head,
and he knows it. The real
test is whether Andrews is
prepared to compromise his
position as leader of the State
or show the same backbone
as his Emergency Services
Minister Jane Garrett has.
“GI Jane” puts the logic
back into the illogical. She’s
smart, tough, and popular
in her own Party. When
Dan went over the top of his
Minister (Garrett) to appease
Armstrong, he broke the
unwritten law of supporting
his Minister at all costs.
Changing opponents in the
last round when the Union
was down on points was a
master stroke from the Un-
ion boss, and when Daniel
Andrews put his feet in
the sandbox, it wasn’t long
before Armstrong had An-
drews against the payback
ropes; with the formidable
“GI Jane” holding the towel.
Armstrong has moved the
focus of the main event to an
under card fight between La-
the world apart from those
terrorists and a dodgy car
salesmen or two. The fasci-
nation on the human in most
of our daily papers, especial-
ly the Murdoch ones, comes
at a cost to all of us. We do
not live in isolation from
what is called the ‘natural
world’. We utterly depend on
all life forms on this planet.
Hence my focus – this world
is collapsing while we argue
about ourselves and subma-
rines. That is not to say there
are no positives immerging
as the climate wakes us from
our reality TV stupor. There
are.
As Peter Christoff points
out, ‘the Paris climate con-
ference showed that a new
positive narrative can (and
must) predominate. The
main message coming from
Paris was that the Age of
Carbon is over: the transition
to an economically attractive
post-carbon future has be-
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bor versus Labor, with Jane
Garrett as the main contend-
er. When Daniel Andrews
handed Jane Garrett the
Emergency Services gloves,
he produced an inform
fighter prepared to take on
all contenders; whether she
gets a shot at the title, well
that’s another matter.
“GI Jane” has been fighting
one fight after another since
the day she arrived, and is
a proven performer fighting
with one hand behind her
back as the Andrews deals
continue to challenge her
feisty intellect. Her survival
against the odds would be of
great concern to the reigning
champ.
Garrett is well aware of the
potential damage to the CFA
structure should the UFU
get control, putting aside
what a 19% pay increase
will do to the budget. Gar-
rett recognises that struc-
tural clauses within the UFU
claim are simply destructive
to a proven institution.
The UFU want a consulta-
tive committee that will
have “Veto” powers on
all management decisions
across the CFA, effectively
with Tom Kingston
gun. Cutting emissions and
boosting Australia’s climate
resilience will deliver many
direct and indirect benefits.
Europe’s experience shows
how the switch to renew-
able energy creates new and
enduring sources of employ-
ment, while tackling global
warming has significant
health co-benefits.’ I have
mentioned before about the
health issues of burning coal
for power.
‘Ironically enough, the Paris
climate summit showed that
the issue is less and less the
preserve of national govern-
ments. Climate policy is be-
ing shaped and driven by a
wide range of actors – includ-
ing investors in the banking,
insurance, construction and
transport industries, as well
as sub-national and local
governments.’
Peter Christoff suggests
that, ‘inclusive, creative and
removing the authority of
the CFA management. It will
be all at sea if the paid deck-
hands take the helm of the
good ship “Volunteer”.
There is also the demand
that seven professional fire
fighters attend all fires in
Victoria, not including quali-
fied volunteers, and career
fire fighters can’t be in mixed
crews with volunteers un-
less the UFU agrees.
I am not sure what will hap-
pen to the integrated rural
fire stations, maybe they
will have segregated career
and volunteer drinking
fountains.
Whilst the fire rages be-
tween the UFU and the State,
Jane Garret and the Premier,
the CFA is already starting
to burn. Volunteers don’t go
on strike they simply stop
volunteering. Training is at
an all-time low, and the mo-
rale of Country Fire Fighters
is at breaking point.
Jane Garrett is a breath of
fresh air in her stand on
common sense; by contrast
the Premiers charade in fix-
ing the unbroken is about
power, politics and very lit-
tle in the way of purpose.
positive discussions about
climate change have been
all too rare in Australia. A
national climate summit,
involving federal, state, terri-
tory and local governments,
key industry sectors and
civil society representatives,
is a necessary part of the
preparation for Australia’s
2017 climate policy review.’
Here, here.
For an examination of the
entirety of Peter Christoff’s
article I suggest you read
The Conversation at https://
theconversation.com/ideas-
for-australia-a-six-point-
plan-for-getting-climate-
policy-back-on-track-56743
What is your opinion?
Next MEG meeting: 7.30pm
Thursday May 26, Commer-
cial Hotel, Ballan
All Welcome
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and vanity. CEO, REIV
All bedrooms are carpeted and offer ceiling fans with the
home being heated via ducted gas heating and evaporative The latest REIV data shows
cooling for the warmer months of the year. multiple regional towns
The home offers two living areas one a formal lounge and outperformed their city
the other a family room with external access to the veranda counterparts in the first
and alfresco dining area. three months of 2016, record-
The standout features of the home include, high ceilings, ing median house prices
polished hardwood floors, an open fire place to the formal on par with metropolitan
lounge, a stand out kitchen with quality appliances and
Melbourne.
ample storage space, a claw foot bath in the family bathroom
Coastal locations within
and much more that only an inspection will reveal!
commuting distance of Mel-
Outside the home is surrounded by established manicured
gardens and lawns, a chicken run, a second shed/ studio, bourne were some of the
plus a separate garden shed and enough space for the state’s most expensive areas,
children to play or the pets to explore. accounting for almost half of
the top 10 towns.
Popular coastal destination
Barwon Heads had regional
Victoria’s highest median
house price in the March
quarter with a median of
$805,000 - considerably
higher than the metropoli-
tan Melbourne median of
$713,000. Located on the
Bellarine Peninsula, the
town experienced solid price
growth in the 12 months to
March 31, up 6.5 per cent on
the same period last year.
Other coastal areas making
the top 10 most expensive
list were nearby Torquay,
up 5.2 per cent over the year
to a median house price of
Ph: 5368 1455 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK $648,000; Geelong, up 3.4 per
R E A L E S T A T E B A L L A N 128 INGLIS STREET, BALLAN cent to a median of $610,000;
and Ocean Grove, up 6.2
Seeking Land? Seeking A View? Then Here It Is!!!
Lot 1 Sharrocks Road, Mount Egerton
This superb parcel of land offers impressive views for miles toward the Brisbane Ranges and beyond.
This mostly treed 25 acres with abundant kangaroos is set on the top of the hill which provides scope to build
that dream home with the dream views from an already cleared area ideal for a house site. This site already has
lock up shed with concrete floor and power connected. With a bit more work and clearing, one can choose to
take in the views of Mount Buninyong, Warrenheip & beyond. With some imagination and work someone can
then end up with that dream property. Inspection welcome by appointment, just call our agent.
Price: $299,500
51 Lydiard Street South Agent: Matthew Stevens
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Formerly Jens Gaunt Phone 5331 1111 www.prdballarat.com.au
per cent in the 12 months
to March 31 to a median of
$531,000.
The Ballarat suburb of Lake
Wendouree was another of
the state’s most expensive,
recording a median house
price of $680,000. This was
up 5.8 per cent on March
2015 figures.
With a median house price
of $590,000, the commuter
town of Woodend was an-
other strong performer, fol-
lowed by Gisborne and New
Gisborne. House prices in
Gisborne rose 8.9 per cent
over the year to a median
of $588,000 while New Gis-
borne has a median house
price of $548,750.
Other towns making the list
of most expensive were Rid-
dells Creek in the Macedon
ranges, with a median house
price of $547,500, and High-
ton, up 5.9 per cent over the
year to a median of $525,250
Meanwhile, the state’s most
affordable town in the March
quarter was Morwell in the
Latrobe Valley, where the
median house price remains
relatively stable at $152,470.
This was followed by Mer-
bein and Stawell with me-
dian house prices of $181,125
and $182,000 respectively.
Also making the list of top 10
most affordable towns were
Red Cliffs ($192,500), Church-
ill ($195,000), Maryborough
($218,500), Norlane ($222,500),
Kyabram ($235,000), Hor-
sham ($237,000) and Corio
($239,000).
For more information on
median prices by town, visit
the REIV website at reiv.com.
au.
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LOT 9 LAWSONS ROAD, MERRIMU 40 BERESFORD CRESCENT, BACCHUS MARSH
AUCTION OPEN FOR INSPECTION

PRIME MARKET GARDEN LAND FEEL THE SERENITY 3 1 2

• 2.18 ha or 5.38 acres • Tri-level home
• Established vineyard, Olive Grove & Orchard • Beautiful rural views
• Irrigation: 7 meg high reliability • Multiple living zones, modern kitchen and family bathroom
• Licensed Bore: 20 Meg pumping right • 3 generous bedrooms with built in robes
• Prior Offers Considered • Large deck, double carport and great sized rear yard.
• Wood fire, 2 split systems and gas wall heater
• Alarm System

Auction: Saturday 7th May at 12.00 noon Private Sale: $413,000

Inspect: Inspect by appointment Inspect: Saturday 7th May 11.00am-11.30am
Contact: Graeme Rayner 0417 559 945 Contact: Melonie Winch 0408 675 011
Email: graeme@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: melonie@raynerrealestate.com.au

146 HOLTS LANE, BACCHUS MARSH 57 NELSON STREET, BACCHUS MARSH

OPEN FOR INSPECTION OPEN FOR INSPECTION

GREAT STARTER! 2 BED & SPA ROOM 4 2 2 STYLISH, AFFORDABLE GRANTLEIGH 4 2 2

• Set on 692 sqm (approx.) • 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe
• 2 bedrooms • Separate lounge and large meals and family rooms
• Dedicated spa room off Master Bedroom • Extensive central kitchen
• Gas heating • Paved BBQ entertainment area
• Kitchen with freestanding oven and sizeable pantry • Double remote garage plus double gate side access
• Walking distance to public transport and town centre • Great sized, family friendly block with low maintenance gardens
• Perfect for first homebuyer or to add to your investment portfolio

Private Sale: $479,000-$495,000 Private Sale: $449,000

Inspect: Saturday 7th May 11.45am–12.15pm Inspect: Saturday 7th May 10.15am-10.45am
Contact: Adam Tucci 0411 077 128 Contact: Mark Davis 0458 224 405
Email: adam@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: mark.davis@raynerrealestate.com.au

Marcus Julie Mark Melonie Graeme Adam Mark Rod

Rayner Archon Davis Winch Rayner Tucci Dudley Grant
0418 556 699 0422 412 964 0458 224 405 0408 675 011 0417 559 945 0411 077 128 0409 954 396 0416 231 782

175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh raynerrealestate.com.au 5366 3600
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14 GEORGE STREET, BACCHUS MARSH 165 HALLETTS WAY, BACCHUS MARSH
AUCTION OPEN FOR INSPECTION

RIPE FOR RENOVATION OR REDEVELOPMENT 2 1 PRIVACY WITH PEACEFUL SURROUNDS 3 2 2

• Set on 791sqm block of land • 3 very generous bedrooms, master with ensuite and built in robes.
• Under 1km to Main Street shopping precinct and Bacchus Marsh Primary School • 2 separate living areas with open plan kitchen, meals and family room.
• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. • North facing pergola with brick paving and built in BBQ.
• Large kitchen and front lounge • Ducted heating, split system and ceiling fans
• Stellar position • Double lock up garage.
• Motivated Vendors • Close to schools, kindergartens and soon to be opened community hub.
• Land Size 1100 sqm

Auction: Saturday 21st May at 11.00am Private Sale: $437,000

Inspect: Saturday 7th May 11.00am-11.30am Inspect: Saturday 7th May 12.30pm-1.00pm
Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699 Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au

87 COWANS DRIVE, DALES CREEK 19 GLENEAGLES COURT, BACCHUS MARSH

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY 3 2 2 180 DEGREE VIEWS 5 3 3

• Newly refurbished 3 bedroom home, master with walk through robe and ensuite • Architecturally designed home with views across Bacchus Marsh
• Picturesque wrap around veranda • 5 bedrooms, 3 living areas and 3 car lock up garage/ workshop
• Renovated kitchen with soft closing drawers, glass splashback and free standing stove • Limed wash Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen with large breakfast bar
• Wood combustion heater and split system • Refrigerated ducted cooling and heating with open fire place in main lounge
• Lovely patio area and 2 car garage • Landscaped gardens
• Registered bore • Land Size 1010sqm
• Land Size 5415sqm

Private Sale: $409,000 Private Sale: $527,000

Inspect: By appointment Inspect: By appointment
Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699 Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au

Marcus Julie Mark Melonie Graeme Adam Mark Rod

Rayner Archon Davis Winch Rayner Tucci Dudley Grant
0418 556 699 0422 412 964 0458 224 405 0408 675 011 0417 559 945 0411 077 128 0409 954 396 0416 231 782

175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh raynerrealestate.com.au 5366 3600
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41 CONNOR STREET, BACCHUS MARSH 3/14 ROSS STREET, BACCHUS MARSH
NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

INDOOR/ OUTDOOR LIVING COMBINED 3 2 2 UNIQUE CHARACTER FILLED UNIT 1 1 1

• Large indoor/ outdoor living combined in a private, secure setting • Stunningly quaint 1 bedroom unit
• Secure corner allotment • High Ceilings
• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living room • Large master bedroom with 4 door sliding built in robes
• Huge covered, paved courtyard • Light filled lounge and kitchen with leafy outlook
• 3 bedrooms with ensuite to master and built in robes to other 2 • Split system heating and cooling
• Separate study, family bathroom, laundry and garden shed • Lock up storage shed under roofline
• Double garage • Sail cloth parking bay
• Ducted gas heating and split system air conditioner

Private Sale: $423,000 Private Sale: $197,000

Inspect: Saturday 7th May 2.00pm-2.30pm Inspect: Saturday 7th May 11.00am-11.30am
Contact: Graeme Rayner 0417 559 945 Contact: Mark Davis 0458 224 405
Email: graeme@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: mark.davis@raynerrealestate.com.au

4 LEWIS STREET, BACCHUS MARSH 1/4 MUNRO COURT, BACCHUS MARSH

OPEN FOR INSPECTION OPEN FOR INSPECTION

GREAT VALUE 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME 4 2 2 YOU WILL BE SURPRISED 3 1 1

• Large master with walk in robe and ensuite. • Neat and tidy home in quiet court location
• Walking distance to schools, public transport, childcare and sporting facilities. • Perfect for downsizing or as an investment
• Free flowing spacious floorplan including 2 living areas. • Flexible Floorplan, 3 bedrooms, lounge dining and large kitchen
• Spacious kitchen with L shaped island bench, built in pantry and stainless steel appliances. • 480 sqm (approx.) block, low maintenance yard
• 7m x 5m fully covered alfresco area. • Large pergola and single garage/ shed
• 800m2 (approx.) Block with retaining walls for landscaping. • Security shutters, 2 split systems, 2 water tanks and garden shed
• Ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling.

Private Sale: $377,000 Private Sale: $299,900

Inspect: Saturday 7th May 1.15pm-1.45pm Inspect: Saturday 7th May 12.30pm-1.00pm
Contact: Adam Tucci 0411 077 128 Contact: Melonie Winch 0408 675 011
Email: adam@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: melonie@raynerrealestate.com.au

Marcus Julie Mark Melonie Graeme Adam Mark Rod

Rayner Archon Davis Winch Rayner Tucci Dudley Grant
0418 556 699 0422 412 964 0458 224 405 0408 675 011 0417 559 945 0411 077 128 0409 954 396 0416 231 782

175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh raynerrealestate.com.au 5366 3600
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8 EYRIE COURT, BACCHUS MARSH 150 LA COTE ROAD, GREENDALE
NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

O R E
L D R BEF KET
O
S G THE M A
IN OW
HITT
K U SH
YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE!!A S
• Expansive 4 bedroom house with 2 bedroom unit.
4 2 3 EXQUISITE DESIGN
• Impressive master bedroom wing with ensuite, retreat and home office
4 3 2
• 3 large living areas. • Galley style kitchen
• Master bedroom with parents retreat, ensuite with corner spa and double entry walk in robe. • Separate library with built in floor to ceiling shelves
• Ducted heating and evaporative cooling plus gas log heater and split system. • Polished concrete flooring with zoned slab heating
• Landscaped garden with built in salt chlorinated pool. • 12 m long solar heated lap pool, adjoining gym with equipment included
• Triple lock up garage. • 20m internal courtyard/ internal entertaining area
• Large 6mx8m colorbond shed. • 3kw solar system on 66 cent tariff feed
• Water tanks x 4 and underground grey water system. • Colorbond Remote Lock up garage. Land size Approx 4 acres

Private Sale: $TBA Private Sale: $945,000

Inspect: Saturday 7th May 2.00pm-2.30pm Inspect: Saturday 7th May 3.00pm-3.30pm
Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699 Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au

10 JONATHAN DRIVE, BACCHUS MARSH 60 GRANT STREET, BACCHUS MARSH

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

JUST A HOP TO THE SHOPS 3 2 2 INVESTMENT FREEHOLD

• Located 1 minute walk to shops, health amenities and sporting facilities • Leased to 16th May, 2016
• 3 good size bedrooms, master with WIR and ensuite • Rental $33996 per annum including GST
• Large lounge with reverse cycle split system and updated family bathroom • Outgoings paid by tenant.
• Large kitchen with oodles of bench space opening onto second living area and dining room • Title Dimensions 14.92mx 41.61m
• 9m x 6m shed wih roller door and power, carport, pergola, bungalow and garden shed • Shop and storeroom area 280sqm approx.
• Great size backyard with side access • Zoning - Mixed Use

Private Sale: $310,000 Private Sale: $550,000

Inspect: Saturday 7th May 10.15am -10.45am Inspect: By appointment
Contact: Melonie Winch 0408 675 011 Contact: Graeme Rayner 0417 559 945
Email: melonie@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: graeme@raynerrealestate.com.au

Marcus Julie Mark Melonie Graeme Adam Mark Rod

Rayner Archon Davis Winch Rayner Tucci Dudley Grant
0418 556 699 0422 412 964 0458 224 405 0408 675 011 0417 559 945 0411 077 128 0409 954 396 0416 231 782

175 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh raynerrealestate.com.au 5366 3600
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26 HOGAN ROAD, BALLAN 46 STEIGLITZ STREET, BALLAN
OPEN FOR INSPECTION OPEN FOR INSPECTION

STYLISH AND VERY COMFORTABLE 3 2 2 BIG BLOCK – GRAND CENTRAL LOCATION 3 1 2

• Large Open Plan living room with beautiful hardwood floors • On a BIG 905m2 block (approx.)
• 3 Bdrs all with large robes, en-suite featuring a dbl size shower Private Sale: $395,000 • Access for caravan or trailers Private Sale: $367,000
• Stylish kitchen, 900mm stove, dishwasher, island bench & large butler’s pantry Inspect: Sat 7th May 2:30–3:00pm • 3 excellent sized bedrooms, built in robes Inspect: Sat 7th May 12:45–1:15pm
• Spacious laundry • 2 living areas (formal entry), kitchen/dining, features plantation shutters
Contact: Rod Grant 0416 231 782 Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396
• Main bathroom with a spa bath throughout, evaporative cooling, ducted central heating
• Gas ducted heating, reverse cycle cooling Email: rod@raynerrealestate.com.au • Outdoor covered B.B.Q. area Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au
• Double carport, 830sqm block with rear access, spacious rear yard, • Large double garage (Power)
landscaped front yard • Solar Panels

15 MCMAHON DRIVE, BALLAN 1 VALENTINE COURT, BALLAN

OPEN FOR INSPECTION

LARGE FAMILY HOME 4 2 3 MOVE IN – NOTHING TO DO 3 2 2

• Large quality built Bryan and Petersen home • 3 bedrooms, study, ensuite, 2 living areas, bathroom, laundry & wide hallway
• 4 Large bedrooms 3 with BIR and WIR to Master with ensuite Private Sale: $535,000 • Double garage (with auto door & direct access into house) Private Sale: $442,000
• 9 foot ceilings, large double glazed windows Inspect: By appointment • Attractive kitchen with a 900mm gas stove, dishwasher & double pantry Inspect: Wed 4th May 10:30–11:00am
• 900mm stainless cooker with rangehood, Butler’s pantry • Gas ducted heating, ducted evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum system,
Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396 Sat 7th May 2:00–2:30pm
• Large gas log fire, central heating, evaporative cooling and reverse cycle air solar/gas HWS
• Large undercover alfresco area, large 7x6m (approx.) skillion garage with Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au • Large covered outside entertaining area with U.V. blinds, carport, garden Contact: Rod Grant 0416 231 782
roller door and concrete driveway access from front of property shed and access into the backyard Email: rod@raynerrealestate.com.au
• 819m2 block all the lawns and gardens are established

80 LONG GULLY ROAD, GREENDALE 108 BLAKEVILLE ROAD, BALLAN 37 CHURCH STREET, MT EGERTON 7E WATSON RD, SMYTHESDALE
OPEN FOR INSPECTION NEW LISTING

BIRDS EYE VIEW ON LONG GULLY
• Sensational out-look over stunning country side
• 3 Bedroom, kitchen/meals/lounge with wood heating
• Just up from the popular Greendale Hotel
• Set on 19 Acres (approx.)
• Long drive has the Residence set- back for privacy
• Wrap around wide verandah
LOOKING FOR 4¾ ACRES! THE AMAZING 2 ONLY 16.3KMS BALLARAT GPO
• On popular Greendale Views Estate • Character cottage plus near new self-contained unit • Crown Allotment 7E Watson Road (off Haddon Ross
• Week-ender plus Garage • Set on 991m2 Creek Road)
• Power, Town water connected • 3 Bedrooms lounge with wood heater plus split system • 19 ACRE+ HIDE-A-WAY
• Sought after area amongst quality up-market homes • Immaculate kitchen/meals • Only 16.3Kms to City of Ballarat
• Only minutes’ drive to Ballan Township/Station/Schools • Bathroom and European style laundry plus solar panels • Closer to shops at Sebastopol.
• Beautiful scenery of surrounding country side on roof. • This private treed allotment

SOLD
• Circular turn-around ideal for heavy vehicle or caravan • The separate accommodation provides – Open living &
kitchen area, 2 bedrooms, European laundry, bathroom
and a split system.
Private Sale: $459,900 Private Sale: $427,500 Private Sale: $350,000 Private Sale: $125,000
Inspect: By appointment Inspect: By appointment Inspect: Mon 9th May 4:00–5:00pm Inspect: By appointment
Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396 Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396 Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396 Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396
Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au Email: mark@raynerrealestate.com.au

Marcus Julie Mark Melonie Graeme Adam Mark Rod

Rayner Archon Davis Winch Rayner Tucci Dudley Grant
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0% VACANCY RATE
IN BACCHUS MARSH…
After a great start to the year, Rayner First National’s property management
department are in desperate need of new rental properties.
A 0% vacancy rate is a great achievement for a rental department, as all of
our valued landlords are receiving an income on their investment…. Sounds
like an ideal situation… Right? Wrong!
We have over 3000 tenants registered on our database potentially looking
for a home to rent in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding suburbs. Unfortunately
due to the high demand we have had to turn away quality tenants that are
still on the hunt for their next home.
Call us today about leasing out your investment property or get in touch with
our sales teams and they will head you in the right direction to purchase a
great investment property! It has never been a better time to buy!

5366 3600
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John Kontek
R E A L E S T A T E
NG GORDON
LISTI
NE W 72 Main Street
$365,000
SEARCHING FOR FRESH AIR?
Approximately ½ acre, double story home of
4 bedrooms, 3 upstairs including the master
bedroom with WIR and ensuite with a toilet, shower
and vanity. Upstairs bedrooms all have BIRs, ceiling
fans and are fully carpeted. Open plan kitchen/
dining and living space. Kitchen has electric
cooking and plenty of bench and storage space
with vinyl floor coverings. Combustion wood heater
and also evaporative cooling throughout the home.
The main bathroom provides a separate bath and
shower with separate toilet. Double lock up garage
with cement flooring, power and a workshop
area, also being a second garden shed. If this isn’t
enough to entice an inspection what about the
rear road access to the property which makes this
property one for possible subdivision (STCA)!
BALLAN
Unit 1/27 Roch Court
$340,000
AS NEW 2 BEDROOM UNIT
Set in a complex of only 3 units, this immaculate
front unit offers 2 bedrooms, the master having a
WIR and an ensuite including a shower, toilet and
vanity. The 2nd bedroom provides BIRs and the
family bathroom with a separate shower and bath
and a second separate toilet. The kitchen/dining
area is open plan with stainless steel appliances
including a gas cooktop, oven and a dishwasher,
with a large pantry for storage. Ducted gas heating
and down lights throughout, plus reverse cycle
air conditioning, a SLUG with remote access, an
access ramp to the rear yard and an enclosed front
veranda make this immaculate property perfect for
those looking to downsize to a low maintenance
property that is a stone’s throw to most amenities
that Ballan has to offer!
BALLAN
13 Spencer Road
$490,000-$549,000
2 IN 1
This well-presented home consists of four large
bedrooms, master including full ensuite and
WIR. BIRs to all other bedrooms. You will find
two living areas and a generous sized kitchen
with stainless steel appliances and butlers pantry
adjoining onto the dining/meals area. Stepping
outside, to a large covered alfresco area and a
separate fully self-contained two bedroom unit,
ideal for a grandparent or teenage retreat or
just simply suitable for the larger family. Ducted
heating, evaporative cooling, large double
garage with 3 metre high doors. Situated close
to all amenities that Ballan has to offer, this
property is certainly a must to inspect.
BALLAN
8 Stead St
$359,000
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
This well presented 3 bedroom brick home has
lovely street appeal with well kept gardens, good
secure fencing, a large front and rear yard and
the added bonus of electric roller shutters to the
front and rear of the home. The open plan kitchen/
dining room provides gas cooking a pantry and
rear yard access via the glass sliding door. Reverse
cycle air conditioner which is centrally located in the
lounge. All bedrooms have BIRs and are carpeted.
The real feature of this home is its central location,
being a short 2 minute stroll to the main street of
Ballan and not much further to the train station.
Currently returning $1256.00 PCM as a rental
investment.
John Kontek
R E A L E S T A T E B A L L A N
Visit our new web site: www.johnkontekballan.com.au
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
B A L L A N Ph: 5368 1455
BALLAN
1/88 Atkinson Street
$275,000
WANTING TO INVEST?
Looking for an investment or wanting to down size?
Then this 2 Bedroom Unit is sure to appeal! Large
open plan kitchen/ dining/lounge area with gas
heating and the Kitchen with gas Cooking and
great storage and bench space. Both bedrooms
with BIRs and the bathroom with a separate bath
and shower. Single lock up garage and a private
courtyard all within walking distance to Ballan’s
amenities and currently returning $910 PCM as an
investment property certainly make this property
one worth an inspection.
BALLAN
5570 Ballan-Daylesford Road
$425,000
EXTRA SPACE ON EDGE OF TOWN
If a little space being approx. 1+ acre with a 5
bedroom B/V farm house is what you’re searching
for then an inspection of this property is a must!
Timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
Family bathroom with a shower and separate
bath, a combustion wood fire in the lounge and
a split system for cooling. 4 of the 5 bedrooms
have BIRs and hardwood timber flooring. Gas is
supplied via LGP bottles and solar power being
an added bonus. The external attractions of this
well positioned property include, a wood shed,
workshop, 2 stables plus a tack room, 3 small
paddocks with a work arena, the vegie patch and
ample space for some chickens.
DALES CREEK
5 Acacia Avenue
$550,000
SPACE AND NATURE
If extra space and a touch of nature is what
you’re chasing then look no further! This
4 bedroom plus study brick veneer home
is set on approximately 1 acre in the Dales
Creek Estate. All bedrooms offer BIRs with the
master having a WTR and an ensuite with a
large shower. The main bathroom provides
a separate shower and a corner spa. Formal
lounge with a second family room attached
to the open plan kitchen/dining area, with
the kitchen containing electric cooking a
dishwasher and buttler’s pantry! Ducted
heating and cooling, internal access to the
SLUG.
BALLAN
15 Haddon Drive
AUCTION
Saturday 30th April, 2016 @ 11am on site
WORK FROM HOME
Large industrial shed of approx. 1000m2 of
floor space. Separate office with all amenities
plus separate 3 bedroom timber set home.
Set on approx. 5000m2 allotment.
SOLD
PRIOR OFFERS CONSIDERED
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT GEOFF
TAYLOR 0413 662 925
128 INGLIS STREET, BALLAN
admin@johnkontekballan.com.au
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arbee real estate

AUCTION: Saturday 7th May @ 11.00am OPEN FOR INSPECTION

Sat 7th May 1.00-1.30pm

YOUR OWN FARM BLOCK AUCTION THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ASKING $339,000 HOBBY FARM CLOSE TO TOWN ASKING $649,000

Merrimu 84 Lawsons Road 3 1
This fantastic flat 2.2 Ha (approx) block of land complete with 3 bedroom weatherboard
house is rare in today’s market. The home is currently tenanted and the block is
surrounded by beautiful fertile market gardens. The back boundary is on the Western
Freeway and comes compete with its own irrigation water licence, providing you with
the opportunity to create your own fruit and vegetable farm with potential to generate
income stream. Also ideally suited to the horse enthusiast with plenty of room
for stables, a round yard and your own equestrian set up. PID: 853898
Bacchus Marsh 3/21 Fredrick St 3 1
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
2 Bacchus Marsh 30 Condons Lane 3 1 6
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 ING

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ENJOYING RETIREMENT? ASKING $270,000 12 ACRES, WATER FRONTAGE! ASKING $840,000 IMMACULATE HOME ON 1747M² ASKING $490,000

Ballan 5/85 Simpson Street 2 1
In quiet and peaceful Ballan is this excellent 2 bedroom unit located next to the
Ballan Hospital & super clinic & minutes to the Main St shops. 2 bedrooms with
WWC & BIRs, a good sized lounge with quality carpet and a wall air con & gas
wall heater. Kitchen with elec oven & gas cooktop & excellent storage space
& work surfaces. The bathroom has a shower, WC & vanity unit & there is a
separate laundry with access to the rear courtyard & garden. A single lock
up garage with rolladoor is all part of this excellent unit. PID: 859660
1 Exford 55 Weir Road 5 2
Approximately 12 acre property with frontage to Melton Reservoir and
magnificent views along the waterway. Featuring a spacious well established
5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 2 living areas, wood heater in the lounge &
an a/c in the kitchen/meals family room. Externally you have numerous sheds
& aviaries, 3 dams, pumping rights from the reservoir, several paddocks & a
full length veranda. In a secluded area but only a short drive to Melton
or Bacchus Marsh & within easy commute to Melbourne. PID: 831923
Bacchus Marsh 14 Durham Street
This immaculate family home offers 3 generous bedrooms, the main with WIR &
Ensuite. There is living space galore with a stunning well positioned kitchen, with
plenty of cupboard & drawer space plus quality S/S appliances & dishwasher,
incorporated into an open plan dining and family living area as well as a separate
formal lounge/retreat area. Enjoy quality outdoor living in the extensive external
entertainment area beside the decked pool area. A remote controlled double
lock up garage and colourbond workshed complete the picture. PID: 863092

ING
NEW LIST

OPEN FOR INSPECTION

Sat 7th May 12.30-1.00pm
BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE! ASKING $339,000 NEAT, TIDY & EVERYTHING CLOSE ASKING $255,000 FANTASTIC INVESTMENT ASKING $698,000

Bacchus Marsh 1/13 Powlett Street 3 2
Get in early for one of three beautiful townhouses in Maddingley. Townhouse 1
is 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, and a single garage on a 302m2 block, Townhouse
2 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, and double garage on a 302m2 block, and
Townhouse 3 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom and double garage on a 402m2
block. All have a reverse cycle heating & cooling. Quality fixtures and fittings
throughout. Quiet street, walking distance to Maddingley Park,
Railway Station, and Schools. PID: 810262
2 Bacchus Marsh 30 Jonathan Drive 3 1
Well presented 3 bedroom family home will suit astute investors or owner occupiers.
Large 745m² corner block ideal for future development (STCA). Polished timber
floorboards in kitchen, dining & living areas & a freshly painted spacious lounge
with heating & cooling. The newly renovated bathroom has been re-plumbed and
finished with quality fixtures & fittings. Undercover seating area, lock up powered
garage, garden shed, & established gardens. All of this just a short stroll from
supermarket, bakery, medical centre, sporting facility. PID: 862698
Bacchus Marsh 11 Grant Street 2 1
At first floor level is a well maintained residence of 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/
meals (the latter two rooms opening out onto a balcony), bathroom, laundry WC
& sun room. Both internal and external stairs access the residence. It could easily
be adapted to offices. The land has a frontage of 10.97m² to Grant Street, 32.0m
to the south side of Millbank Street.
PID: 787759

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY $335,500 INCL GST NEAR NEW FACTORY OPPORTUNITY $320,000 INC GST COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY $536,800 INCL GST

Bacchus Marsh 6A Albert Street
Here we have a great opportunity to purchase a 182 square metre property in a
popular hub in Darley. Situated in a popular group of shops this property lends
itself to many possibilities and is being offered with vacant possession. 182
square metre building on 237sqm of land including kitchen area, toilet, side roller
door access, parking on the title and common area access to the rear. You could
owner occupy or rent out, the choice is yours. Inspect today and explore
the endless possibilities. PID: 845761
Bacchus Marsh 5/22-24 McPherson Street
This one year old factory warehouse offers approximately 191 square metres
including bathroom area and kitchen. Surrounded by quality established
businesses, this is one not to be missed. Currently tenanted on a 1 year lease
with 1 year option this property would suit an investor or someone looking to
owner occupy in the future.
PID: 830403
Bacchus Marsh 2 Station Street
Here we have a fantastic opportunity to purchase a high profile commercial
property in the popular Station Street Industrial area. The building lends itself to
owner occupiers and investors alike and has a huge potential to further develop or
extend STCA. Comprising of a 205sqm factory on a generous 1114sqm allotment
that backs onto the railway line to great promotion of your business from the back
and the front. Call to organise an inspection today as opportunities like this
do not come about very often. PID: 849209

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your business from home. Revealing a superb floorplan with timber lounge, separate dining room, spacious family room adjoining to
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strengthening
business or personal relationship. Cultural rather than
social activities are highlighted.

Stars & Puzzles

LEO—July 23-August 22
Communications are stressed. News from overseas may
arrive after a series of delays. You excel in writing reports
and making speeches. A loved one may be difficult to
please.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
You may have let recent acquaintances dominate your
life, but best times are now spent with dear old friends.
QUICK PUZZLE An academic achievement is accented through this week.

★★★★★★★★ LIBRA—September 23-October 22

A downcast friend finds something to cheer about and a
demanding relative becomes more open-minded. Your
loved one resists surprises. Think twice before making
★★★★★★★★ controversial business statements.

ARIES—March 21-April 20
A dispute may grow out of your procrastination and/or a
loved one’s growing impatience. A glamorous event is
highlighted on the weekend. New friends offer wise
suggestions.
TAURUS—April 21-May 22
Be more trusting of a loved one and more observant in
general. Intuition is strong through the weekend. A clash
with a supervisor may be narrowly avoided. Travel is a
surprise highlight.
GEMINI—May 23-June 21
You excel in the role of generalist. An ability to know
something about any topic wins aplause at home and at
work. In business dealings, the keyword is compromise.
SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
This is the week to toot your own horn - you are the best
salesperson of your strengths. Don’t be shy in romance
or in career matters. Tell the whole world why it should
respect you.
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
A loved one sets out to pamper you, but your independent
streak may surface at the same time. Avoid making
controversial statements. An educational advancement
could give you the edge.
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
If involved in a debate, don’t be too hasty to give in on
the most important points. Real estate transactions may
be favourable. Your prestige increases on the weekend.
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

NO. 8954 CANCER—June 22-July 22 Much fun this week happens close to home.Family
reunions benefit from your sense of humour. If planning
Partnership endeavours are accented through the week
ACROSS DOWN This an excellent time for launching or strengthening a a major event, double check that another engagement is
1. Fortune (4) 1. Fair (5) not set for the same date.
7. Ruse (9) 2. Animal (5) business or personal relationship. Cultural rather than
8. Plucky (4) 3. Severe (6) social activities are highlighted. PISCES—February 20-March 20
9. Haze (4) 4. Drumming (6) LEO—July 23-August 22 The week finds you outspoken, lively and energetic and
10. Rigid (4) 5. Speedy (4) making key strides in areas of romance and your career.
11. Lofty (4) 6. Superfluous (9) Communications are stressed. News from overseas may The key is to outline your goals more clearly. This is a
14. Undecided (2,3,5) 12. Fondness (9) arrive after a series of delays. You excel in writing reports great time to improve your people skills.
16. Flavouring (10) 13. Hobble (4) and making speeches. A loved one may be difficult to
19. Singing voice (4) 15. Jot (4) please. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
22. Halt (4) 17. Reiterate (6) Neatness is your middle name and you run your life with
24. Move (4) 18. Slight (6) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 precision. You are not a mingler, but your quiet charms
25. Condiment (4) 20. Abandon (5) You may have let recent acquaintances dominate your don’t go unnoticed. You can be surprisingly enterprising
26. Policeman (9) 21. Semi aquatic mammal life, but best times are now spent with dear old friends. through the next few months. More opportunities than
27. Back (4) (5)
23. Thrust (4) An academic achievement is accented through this week. usual come knocking during the next seven months.
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
CRYPTIC PUZZLE
ACROSS A downcast friend finds something to cheer about and a
1. Rear a deer (4). 7, The object filled with water is giv- demanding relative becomes more open-minded. Your

SUDOKU
ing one the shivers (9). 8. The same gold portal (4). 9. A loved one resists surprises. Think twice before making
Roman, in a manner of speaking (4). 10. Taking time off controversial business statements.
to get more customers (4). 11. A small hole for a pointed
rod (4). 14. Not well or poorly stocked (3,2,5). 16. Are SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
they worn with tennis dress? (5,5). 19. Bronze with a
little bit of green shows taste (4). 22. Out of work, I got NUMBER GAME
This is the week to toot your own horn - you are the best
salesperson of your strengths. Don’t be shy in romance
led astray (4). 24. Tip that made the beast cross (4). 25.
Not yet fifteen and a sweetheart! (4). 26. Remind one to or in career matters. Tell the whole world why it should
raise the alarm? (4,1,4). 27. Back, you observe, in school ANSWER BELOW
respect you.
(4).
DOWN SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
1. Is secretive about what the trapper’s after? (5). 2. Up- A loved one sets out to pamper you, but your independent
set, I complain to the lady (5). 3. About the guard: he’s a streak may surface at the same time. Avoid making
menace (6). 4. A cheat and a tearaway (3-3). 5. In sharp controversial statements. An educational advancement
contrast to home (4). 6. Feeling at home teaching (9). could give you the edge.
12. Decide earlier and pop in, about to change the order
(9). 13. The trip worked out right (4). 15. Having reversed CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
to let us in, drive out (4). 17. Mean “Stop crying, silly
baby” (6). 18. How you said “Not locked” for all to hear? If involved in a debate, don’t be too hasty to give in on
(6). 20. In the area for a spell (5). 21. New information the most important points. Real estate transactions may
again has come through (5). 23. Urges the horsey in be favourable. Your prestige increases on the weekend.
two directions! (4). AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
Much fun this week happens close to home.Family
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8953
23, E-gg-s.
us-t. 17, Sh-abby. 18, O-penly. 20, A-bout. 21, G-re-en. reunions benefit from your sense of humour. If planning
5, Flat. 6, In-tuition. 12, P-reord-a-in. 13, Tou-R. 15, O- a major event, double check that another engagement is
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, Hides. 2, Naom-I (rev.). 3, Th-re-at. 4, Rip-off. not set for the same date.
Across - 7, Who goes there. 8, Breeze. 9, Treaty. 10,
a bell. 27, Eton (rev.).
Purpose. 12, Abate. 15, Chart. 16, Warrior. 18, Thrown. PISCES—February 20-March 20
19, Tan-g(reen). 22, I-dle. 24, Ape-X. 25, Love. 26, Ring
20, Shabby. 22, Graham Greene.
o(f). 10, T-out. 11, S-pit. 14, Out of sorts. 16, Court shoes. The week finds you outspoken, lively and energetic and
Down - 1, Thorough. 2, Ogre. 3, Reverse. 4, State. 5,
Across - 1, Hind. 7, Th-rill-ing. 8, Do-or. 9, (man)Ner- making key strides in areas of romance and your career.
December. 6, Feat. 11, Personal. 13, Trombone. 14, Mas-
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS The key is to outline your goals more clearly. This is a
sage. 17, Sneak. 19, Huge. 21, Apex. great time to improve your people skills.
18, Insult. 20, Leave. 21, Otter. 23, Push.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Redundant. 12, Affection. 13, Limp. 15, Iota. 17, Repeat. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
Across - 7, Happy returns. 8, Mises. 9, Pun-net. 10,
Down - 1, Light. 2, Camel. 3, Strict. 4, Tattoo. 5, Fast. 6, Neatness is your middle name and you run your life with
Ra-I-me-nt. 12, (ni)G(h)-loom. 15, DE-mur (rev.). 16,
22, Stop. 24, Pass. 25, Salt. 26, Constable. 27, Rear. precision. You are not a mingler, but your quiet charms
Peanuts. 18, Swath-E. 20, Rather. 22, Launching pad.
Taut. 11, Tall. 14, In two minds. 16, Peppermint. 19, Alto. don’t go unnoticed. You can be surprisingly enterprising
Down - 1, Badin-age. 2, O-pu-S. 3, Present. 4, Stops
Across - 1, Luck. 7, Strategem. 8, Game. 9, Mist. 10, through the next few months. More opportunities than
(rev.). 5, Frank-lin. 6, I’s-le(ft). 11, Mounts up. 13, On the
QUICK SOLUTIONS usual come knocking during the next seven months.
w-ay. 14, Refrain. 17, Peach. 19, Will. 21, Tog-a.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8954
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Gillian Couacaud the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) FRESH SEASONAL VEGETABLES
(nee Thacker) to manage the Ballan Mechanics Institute Reserve (BMI) for the next Mt Egerton
8/9/1948 – 6/5/2014 three years.
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Another year without you
management committee in discussion with the Moorabool Shire Carrots, Parsnip, Squash, Zucchini
But close in our hearts you will always stay Council and DELWP have been charged with the responsibility of
Loved and remembered every day.
Cucumber, Koharbi, Lettuce, Capsicum
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Moira and family would like to thank and express our As we undergo the handover process the BDCH committee would like Bacchus Marsh RSL, would like to
gratitude to everyone for their caring thoughts, cards to thank the outgoing BMI committee for their work over their three
year period of tenure.
thank the Bacchus Marsh Community
and flowers, also, a special thanks to our neighbors
for their generosity with meals and support. We The BDCH committee of management would like to assure our for their support in purchasing ANZAC
members, supporters of BMI and the wider community of Ballan
would also like to express our appreciation to the BM and Districts that it looks forward to managing the BMI Reserve and Badges, and attending our
Walking Group, Paramedics and Police for their help providing quality services for the Ballan and District community.
and effort at this difficult time and Michael Crawford Bob Nason
Commemorative March and
Funerals for their kindness and care. President/Chair Dawn Service.
BDCH Committee of Management
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EMPLOYMENT FUNERALS
Bacchus Marsh
PAT CASHIN Soccer
FUNERALS Results - Round 5

Seniors Div 1 Open

Bacchus Marsh (1) def Creswick (0)
1114 Doveton St. Nth, Goal - Kevin Langan (1)

Ballarat U/13s Open

Epworth Geelong is a new acute Bacchus Marsh (1) lost Ballarat White (7)
and rehabilitation private hospital,
opening in July 2016.
Ph: 5333 3911 Goal - Liam Hageman (1)
Both teams were coming off significant wins last
week. It was set for a good duel and this showed
The hospital will comprise 262 inpatient beds, 11 theatres, Emergency All Hours at the end of the first half with White leading 1-0.
In the second half Ballarat White’s skill and team

Full seartveicceost
Department, ICU and a full range of on-site diagnostic services. work shone through finishing the game off 7-1
We will integrate clinical practice with teaching and research through winners.
our close partnership with Deakin University in the areas of education,

at moder
research and development. Further, we are located next to the U/15s Open
University’s Waurn Ponds campus, facilitating this integration. Bacchus Marsh (1) lost Sebastopol (2)
Exciting and unique opportunities now exist to be part of the inaugural Goals - Gracjan Piotrowski (1)  
hospital. We are seeking motivated, dedicated and patient-care oriented The Scorpions were defeated 2 -1 in tricky
health professionals to support the establishment of Epworth Geelong conditions at Masons Lane. The boys were on the
as a centre of clinical and academic excellence. back foot after conceding an early penalty in the
first five minutes and found themselves 2-0 down
Critical Care Registered Nurses – Emergency
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the second half controlling the play but couldn’t
bridge the gap in the end.
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Congratulations to Alec Del Papa, Jackson Bolton & Hamish Coulton
who have been selected in the senior interleague squad.
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was announced on ANZAC weekend, we have had great interest so
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Ballarat Football/Netball League

Ballarat Football/Netball League
Results
Results – Round
Round 3 3 BFL
Club
East Point
A
52
B
28
C
23
19&U
17
D
30
Ladder
Bacchus Marsh 23 16 27 25 16 Team % PTS
Ballarat Football League Lake Wendouree 35 23 25 23 27 Seniors
Results – Round 3 Ballarat 25 27 32 25 19 1   Lake Wendouree......195.83  12      
Darley 38 30 25 34 22 2   North Ballarat City....108.93  12      
Seniors 3   Melton.........................184.73  8      
Sunbury 41 61 35 18 31
East Point 17.14  (116) def Bacchus Marsh 11.12  (78) Sebastopol 47 33 20 7 13 4   Bacchus Marsh........... 121.01  8      
Lake Wendouree 23.18  (156) def Ballarat 9.12  (66) 5   Darley..........................108.04  8      
Melton 25 22 17 39 29 6   Sunbury......................106.56  8      
Sunbury 17.17  (119) def Darley 14.14  (98) Redan 40 33 35 24 14 7   East Point....................106.43  8      
Melton 14.20  (104) def Sebastopol 4.11  (35) Melton South 14 19 30 16 23 8   Ballarat.........................78.48   8      
Redan 19.13  (127) def Melton South 7.7  (49) 9   Redan..........................122.87  4      
10  Sebastopol..................85.33   4      
Reserves
Club 17&U 17&U 15&U 15&U 13&U 13&U 11  Melton South............... 44.11   0      
East Point 12.9  (81) def Bacchus Marsh 10.6  (66) Sen Res Sen Res Sen Res Reserves
Bacchus Marsh 38 28 24 2 13 5 1   East Point................. 396.55  16      
Lake Wendouree 8.7  (55) def Ballarat 5.12  (42) 2   Redan........................ 323.71  12      
Darley  10.13  (73) def Sunbury 6.6  (42) Nth Ballarat City 39 44 8 39 26 19
3   Darley........................159.59  12      
Melton 13.6  (84) def Sebastopol 9.8  (62)
East Ballarat 41 35 11 24 20 16
4   Sunbury...................... 151.80  8      
Mt Clear 11 15 33 1 8 2 5   Sebastopol..................136.21  8      
Redan 16.15  (111) def Melton South 3.4  (22)
Lake Wendouree 53 32 30 24 32 19 6   Melton.........................101.94  8      
Ballarat 7 14 11 8 17 5 7   Lake Wendouree.........94.78   8      
Under 18.5s
Redan 14 25 16 17 16 21 8   Bacchus Marsh........... 110.93  4      
East Point 13.17  (95) def Bacchus Marsh 6.7  (43) 9   North Ballarat City.......10.59   4      
Darley 33 22 19 27 26 21
Lake Wendouree  7.12  (54) def Ballarat  6.3  (39) 10  Ballarat........................ 37.73   0      
Darley 14.14  (98) def Sunbury 7.7  (49) 11  Melton South...............28.44   0      
Melton 23.15  (153) def Sebastopol 1.6  (12) Under 18.5s

Darley JFNC
1   East Point...................211.11  16      
Redan 20.12  (132) def Melton South 4.1  (25)
2   Redan........................386.84  12      
3   Melton...................... 295.19  12      
U/16.5 Seniors 4   Darley........................ 141.22  12      
Lake Wendouree 9.14  (68) def Ballarat 6.11  (47) 5   Bacchus Marsh ...........91.58   8      
North Ballarat 6.4  (40) def Bacchus Marsh 6.1  (37) Results – Round 3 v Redan U/16.5 Seniors 6   Lake Wendouree.........63.41   8      
Darley 7-8-50 lost Redan 10-13-73 7   Melton South................92.67   4      
Redan 10.13  (73) def Darley 7.8  (50) FOOTBALL
GOALS- Joel Cadman 2, Jye Stephenson 1, 8   Ballarat.........................83.00   4      
East Point 19.14  (128) def Mt Clear 2.5  (17) U/10 Seniors 9   North Ballarat City............31   4      
GOALS – Ned Loft 2, Kai Beattie 1, Seth Mitch Ward, Matthew Arnold, Tom Presnell,
10  Sunbury.......................58.43   0      
Fawcett, Max Hoey, Cooper Jordan, Jayven Andrew Azzopardi
U/16.5 Reserves 11  Sebastopol.................. 17.27   0      
Tanner, Jett Walker-Collins U/16.5 Reserves U/16.5 Seniors
Ballarat 13.8  (86) def Lake Wendouree 3.2  (20)
AWARDS – Grant Hatcher, Jesse Wilson, Darley 0-2-2 lost Redan 29-18-192 1   Lake Wendouree...... 147.83  12      
Bacchus Marsh 3.2  (20) def North Ballarat 0.0  (0)
Seth Fawcett, Cooper Growcott 2   East Point....................219.30  8      
Redan 29.18  (192) def Darley 0.2  (2) NETBALL 3   Bacchus Marsh..................20  8      
U/10 Reserves
East Point 17.19  (121) def Mt Clear 1.7  (13) U/11 Seniors 4   Darley..........................125.31  8      
GOALS – Cooper Beri 1, Adam Harbright,
Elias McEwan AWARDS – Phoebe Willesden-Cross, 5   Redan...........................107.74  8      
U/14 Seniors AWARDS – Archie Colbron, Jack Watson, Addison Wright 6   Ballarat ........................88.59   4      
7   North Ballarat............... 53.19   0      
Ballarat 4.3  (27) def Lake Wendouree 2.13  (25) Logan Growcott, Lachlan Kaye U/11 Reserves
8   Mt Clear....................... 32.17   0      
North Ballarat  3.4  (22) def Bacchus Marsh 2.0  (12) U/10 Development AWARDS – Ella Hall, Ayla Scicchitano U/16.5 Reserves
Redan 5.9  (39) def Darley 5.4  (34) AWARDS – Luke Prior, Connor McBride, U/13 Seniors 1   Ballarat .....................586.67  12      
Mt Clear 9.7  (61) def East Point 5.2  (32) Riley Zielecki, Jack Dannatt, Zayden Dannatt Darley 26 def Redan 16 2   North Ballarat..............301.28  8      
U/12 Seniors AWARDS – Edyn Thomas, Takeya Tanner, 3   Redan......................... 295.04  8      
Darley 6-11-47 defeated Redan 3-4-22 Prue Soley-Howlett 4   Bacchus Marsh........... 112.77  8      
U/14 Reserves
GOALS – Brady Wright 3, Rockey Hoey 2, 5   Lake Wendouree.........80.44   4      
Ballarat 10.8  (68) def Lake Wendouree 1.1  (7) U/13 Reserves
Kobe Churchill 1 6   Darley ..........................50.83   4      
North Ballarat 8.9  (57) def Bacchus Marsh 2.1  (13) AWARDS – Logan Moffat, Jarrod White and Darley 21 drew Redan 21 7   East Point ....................44.40   4      
Redan 17.17  (119) def Darley 2.1  (13) Ben Hutcheon AWARDS – Hollee Iredale, Isabella Di Meri, 8   Mt Clear.......................24.66   0      
Mt Clear14.10  (94) def East Point 2.5  (17) U/12 Reserves Jacinta Spinner U/14 Seniors
Darley 0-0-0 lost Redan 7-4-46 U/15 Seniors 1   Mt Clear.................... 392.19  12      
2   Ballarat......................253.66  12      
U/12 Seniors AWARDS – Aidyn Bartolo, Joshua DiMeri, Darley 19 def Redan 16
3   Lake Wendouree........256.25  8      
Lake Wendouree 8.7  (55) def Ballarat 2.5  (17) Ben James, Leonard Verhave, Charlie Tucker, AWARDS – Jaimee Smith 4   North Ballarat..............122.67  8      
North Ballarat 12.0  (72) def Bacchus Marsh 4.3  (27) Joseph De Bortoli U/15 Reserves 5   Darley........................... 99.15   4      
U/14 Seniors Darley 27 def Redan 17 6   East Point.....................79.58   4      
Darley  6.11  (47) def Redan 3.4  (22)
Darley 5-4-34 lost Redan 5-9-39 7   Bacchus Marsh............72.60   4      
East Point 13.16  (94) def Mt Clear 1.2  (8) AWARDS – Amelia Hansen
GOALS- Trae Van Leth 2, Lane Havelberg, Ty 8   Redan ..........................58.33   4      
Closter 1 U/17 Seniors
9   Sebastopol.................... 2.14    4      
U/12 Reserves Darley 33 def Redan 14 U/14 Reserves
U/14 Reserves
Ballarat 2.9  (21) def Lake Wendouree 1.2  (8) Darley 2-1-13 lost Redan 17-17-119 AWARDS –Maddy McGill, Charlee Keating 1   Ballarat .....................1211.76 12      
North Ballarat 3.4  (22) def Bacchus Marsh 0.4  (4) GOALS – Seb De Courcy 1, Daniel Blackburn U/17 Reserves 2   Mt Clear....................721.62  12      
Redan 7.4  (46) def Darley 0.0  (0) Darley 22 lost Redan 25 3   North Ballarat............258.21  12      
AWARDS – Hayden Nash, Seb De Courcy,
4   Redan......................... 266.33  8      
Mt Clear 3.7  (25) def East Point 3.1  (19) Brodie Ward, Ben Portelli, Gus Sykes AWARDS – Kiahn Van Hooff, Maegan Taylor
5   Bacchus Marsh...........134.48  8      
6   Lake Wendouree......... 22.15   4      
BFL – Top Goal Kickers Ballan Golf Club 7   Sebastopol ...................0.00    4      
8   Darley...........................15.89   0      
Seniors U/16.5 Seniors Annual Tournament 9   East Point.....................14.87   0      
Cameron Richardson Bacchus Marsh.......12         Callum Mc Kay  Lake Wendouree ....9 Wednesday - Stableford U/12 Seniors
Mitchell Banner Darley .................... 10         Joel Cadman Darley ...................... 5         Veteran’s - winner Mark Swift (Snake valley GC) 41 points, R/up Lenny 1   East Point .................895.83  12      
Alec Del Papa Bacchus Marsh.........8         Jye Stephenson Darley ...................... 4         Killender 37 points on c/b from Kev Lockman. 2   Lake Wendouree......252.63  12      
Dane Grenfel Darley ...................... 8         Jack Hehir Bacchus Marsh ....... 4         3   Darley........................ 178.16  12      
Under 55s - winner Michael Di Fiore 36 points.
4   North Ballarat..............270.00  8      
Harley Inglis Darley ...................... 7         NTPs - 12th Jimmy Walsh, 15th Hugh Miller 5   Mt Clear.......................86.55   4      
U/14 Seniors Magpie - 14th Jimmy Walsh. 6   Bacchus Marsh............ 41.46   4      
Reserves Cody Charters Ballarat .................... 9         Saturday - Men’s Stroke 7   Sebastopol...................30.95   4      
Brad Whittaker East Point .............. 11         Will Johnson Darley ...................... 4         8   Ballarat.........................25.71   4      
A Grade 27 holes - Gross winner Anthony Moore 109
Mitchell Suban Bacchus Marsh.......10         Oliver Cukavac Bacchus Marsh ........3         9   Redan........................... 34.74   0      
A Grade 27 holes - Net winner Ian Godkin (13) 94
Shannon Mc Donald Darley ...................... 5         U/12 Reserves
A Grade 18 holes - Net winner Bob Arklay (8) 61 
U/14 Reserves B Grade 27 holes - Gross winner Les Martin 124 1   Ballarat......................359.09  12      
Under 18.5s
James Harrington Redan . .................. 10         2   Redan........................273.68  12      
Todd Douglass Redan . .................. 10         B Grade 27 holes - Net winner Victor Buttigieg (20) 101
3   Mt Clear.................... 197.73  12      
Cooper Pepi Darley ...................... 8         B Grade 18 holes - Net winner Kevin Brierely (Snake Vallay GC) (19) 64
4   North Ballarat...............60.00   8      
Bradley Croxford Bacchus Marsh........ 7 U/12 Seniors C Grade 27 holes - Gross winner Geoff Wolfenden 138 5   Bacchus Marsh............76.92   4      
Brady Wright Darley ...................... 6         C Grade 27 holes - Net winner John Ryan (31) 104.5 6   Lake Wendouree.........62.50   4      
U/16.5 Reserves C Grade 18 holes - Net winner Greg McAloon (22) 64 7   Sebastopol...................32.43   4      
Christopher Reed Redan . .................. 14         U/12 Reserves NTPs - 2nd Don Wickson, 12th Ian Bragge, 15th Mark Swift (Snake Valley GC). 8   Darley........................... 29.17   4      
Mitchell Ward Darley ...................... 5   Jack O’Brien Ballarat .................... 3   Magpies - 14th Kev Lockman, 18th John McLeod. 9   East Point..................... 47.37   0      
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Back in the winners circle

Ballan Football v Clunes
Seniors
The Blues collected the
four points after two tough
away matches. From the first
bounce Ballan dominated
the match and had most of
the ball. However the Blues
were very sloppy up for-
ward and had a poor conver-
sion rate. Justin McConnell
and Zac People’s had plenty
of the ball up forward and
Aaron Speak’s silky ball
handling skills were flaw-
less. McConnell booted a
bakers dozen of goals for the
day. Lachlan Herring had
a field day in the middle as
did Jason McNamara.  At the
last change the Blues lead
13 goals to 2 but to Clunes
credit they lifted their work
rate and kicked five majors
in the final quarter.  Trent Laurie rucked well,
Final Score - Ballan   22   23   ably assisted by Mason Cur-
155   def Clunes    7  0   42
Best - D. Tanti, L. Herring,
A. Speak, N. Thacker, J. Mc-
Namara, K. Doyle.
The Reserves had their full
squad and were in far bet-
ter form than prior matches.
There were runners all
over the ground and they
had all the answers. Up
forward Gibbs filled in the
full forward role in Rodney
Watts  absence and scored
eight majors for the day.
rie and Chris Sharp. Old war
horse Jason Bongart shows
no signs of slowing down
with an excellent perfor-
mance in the backline.   95  def   Clunes   2  3  15
Final Score  - Ballan   24   8  
152     def   Clunes   1  3  9
Best - C. Sharp, M. Currie, T.
Laurie, J. Gibbs, J. Bongart, T.
Trickey.
The Under 18s remain un-
defeated and continue to an-
swer all challenges thrown
at them. They kept their op-
ponents goal less till the last
few minutes of the match. Blues measure.
The Blues backline was ruth- Final Score - Ballan  6  4   40  
less and repelled all Clunes lost Clunes    9   9  63
attempts at scoring.  Best - C. Pascoe, E. Shaw, M.
Final Score - Ballan     14   11  Casey, M. Popple, L. Hodge.
The Under 12s had a win
Best - L. Furlong, K. Brun- and they went on a goal scor-
ner, T. McGregor, S. Dale, J. ing spree. The Magpies did
Stone, Z. Boland have their share of chances
The great run for the Under but the Blues had plenty of
runners.  
15s came to an end with the
Magpies having to many Final Score - Ballan   7   7   49  
bigger bodies in the key po- def   Clunes    1   0   6
sitions. The Blues were in the Best - J. Speakman, J. Calle-
match right to the end but ja, M. Calleja, A. Eskdale, A.
the Clunes squad had the Ross, H. Brown.

Central Highlands Football League

Results – Round 4
Seniors
Bungaree 15.8     (98) def Learmonth 6.7     (43)
Daylesford 17.11    (113) def Creswick 9.10     (64)

Springbank 14.12     (96) def Hepburn 9.7     (61)
Buninyong 25.17    (167) def Newlyn 4.7     (31)
Beaufort  26.12    (168) def Skipton 5.4     (34)
Waubra 7.10     (52) def Dunnstown 5.7     (37)
Smythesdale 8.9  (57) def C’ham/Linton 7.12     (54)
Gordon 23.19    (157) def R’wood/C’hap 6.12     (48)
Ballan 22.23    (155) def Clunes  7.0     (42)
Reserves
Bungaree 12.6  (78) def Learmonth 11.11  (77)
Creswick 14.8  (92) def Daylesford 7.11  (53)
Springbank 21.5  (131) def Hepburn 3.8  (26)
Buninyong 16.13  (109) def Newlyn 4.4  (28)
Beaufort 13.16  (94) def Skipton 0.2  (2)
Waubra 12.6  (78) def Dunnstown 7.5  (47)
Smythesdale 6.5  (41) def C’ham/Linton 5.7  (37)
Gordon 5.7  (37) def R’wood/C’hap 5.4  (34)
Ballan 24.8  (152) def Clunes 1.3  (9)
Under 18
Learmonth 7.10  (52) def Bungaree 6.6  (42)
Hepburn 12.15  (87) def Springbank 3.6  (24)
Newlyn 13.11  (89) def Buninyong 6.8  (44)
Beaufort 11.5  (71) def Skipton 8.8  (56)
Waubra 13.14  (92) def Dunnstown 3.3  (21)
Gordon 13.16  (94) def R’wood/C’hap 2.4  (16)
Ballan 14.11  (95) def Clunes 2.3  (15)
Under 15
Learmonth 5.6  (36) def Bungaree 2.5  (17)
Creswick  13.14  (92) def Daylesford 6.5  (41)
Hepburn 28.15  (183) def Springbank 0.0  (0)
Buninyong 18.9  (117) def Newlyn 0.1  (1)
Beaufort  7.8  (50) def Skipton 3.1  (19)
Dunnstown  19.12  (126) def Waubra 0.2  (2)
R’wood/C’hap 17.3  (105) def Gordon  2.2  (14)
Clunes 9.9  (63) def Ballan 6.4  (40)
Smythesdale 10.11  (71) def C’ham/Linton 2.3  (15)
CHFL - Ladder
Seniors
Team % PTS
1   Waubra......................320.34  16
2   Beaufort....................280.37  16
3   Bungaree..................230.65  16
4   Gordon .....................213.36  12
5   Hepburn....................164.26  12
6   Buninyong.................162.31  12
7   Springbank................124.65  12
8   Dunnstown.................. 137.78  8
9   Ballan.......................... 127.55  8
10  R’wood/C’hap.............81.27   8
11  Smythesdale...............43.51   8
CHFL - Top Goal Kickers 12  Creswick.....................90.28   4
13  Daylesford...................85.00   4
Seniors
14  Learmonth...................74.32   4
Justin McConnell Ballan ..................................... 20
15  Newlyn........................73.77   4
Christian Elliott Bungaree ................................ 20 16  C’ham/Linton...............39.86   0
Mick Nolan Gordon .................................... 20 17  Skipton........................36.67   0
Peter McGettigan Dunnstown .............................18 18  Clunes.........................20.94   0
Luke Mirtschin Bungaree .................................16
Paul  McMahon Springbank ............................ 13 Reserves
1   Waubra..................... 448.54  16
Reserves 2   Beaufort ...................402.53  16
Michael Dodds Newlyn ................................... 22 3   Buninyong.................383.33  16
Henri-Claude Griffiths Bungaree .................................17 4   Bungaree..................323.46  16
Jack Gibbs Ballan .......................................10 5   Creswick...................210.34  12
Connor O’Keefe Bungaree .................................. 9 6   Dunnstown................ 149.72  12
7   Gordon......................129.63  12
Under 18s 8   R’wood/C’hap.............170.66  8
9   Ballan.......................... 110.74  8
Ashley Kaufmann Waubra ................................... 15
10  Springbank.................100.97  4
Austin Corliss  Springbank .............................11
11  Newlyn .......................95.58   4
Andrew Milroy    Bungaree .................................11 12  Hepburn......................89.02   4
Thomas McGregor    Ballan ........................................ 9 13  Daylesford...................79.07   4
14  Learmonth...................75.35   4
Under 15s 15  Skipton........................ 24.15   4
Izaac Grant Hepburn ................................ 56 16  Smythesdale ..............19.69   4
Jack McGregor Ballan .......................................14 17  C’ham/Linton...............31.02   0
Mackenzie Popple Ballan .......................................10 18  Clunes.......................... 2.12    0
Under 18
Team % PTS
1   Waubra.....................1644.44 16
2   Hepburn....................830.51  16
3   Ballan........................293.75  16
4   Newlyn...................... 245.74  16
5   Skipton......................279.05  12
6   Springbank................ 173.01  12
7   Bungaree ...................180.30  8
8   Beaufort ..................... 157.06  8
9   Creswick.....................110.00  8
10  Buninyong...................91.28   8
11  Gordon........................80.82   8
12  C’ham/Linton...............52.87   8
13  Learmonth...................42.31   4
14  Clunes.........................32.68   0
15  Dunnstown..................24.03   0
16  Daylesford....................9.37    0
17  R’wood/C’hap.............. 7.72    0
18  Smythesdale................0.00    0
Under 15
1   Buninyong................7262.50 16
2   Hepburn...................2518.52 16
3   Beaufort.................... 417.39  16
4   R’wood/C’hap........... 351.81  16
5   Smythesdale..............317.78  12
6   Ballan .......................168.22  12
7   Clunes........................84.72   12
8   Gordon.........................68.38   8
9   Learmonth....................65.89   8
10  Newlyn .......................62.83   8
11  Dunnstown ................ 107.96  4
12  C’ham/Linton...............81.82   4
13  Skipton........................60.09   4
14  Creswick.....................54.41   4
15  Springbank...................21.17   4
16  Bungaree....................33.68   0
17  Waubra........................10.82   0
18  Daylesford....................6.42    0

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Round 4 v Clunes
Ballan Netball
A Grade
This week Ballan began strong and took control of the game
in the early minutes. Clunes were a very physical side, how-
ever Ballan matched their physicality. Again Kath Lloyd,
Mickayla Ward and Broden Currie were outstanding togeth-
er. Nicole O’Brien took numerous intercepts, which allowed
Eliza Lanyon quick ball releases to the midcourt. Mickayla
Ward took control of the goaling end with her knowledge,
quick hands and quick feet movement. Ballan 60 def Clunes
33.
B Grade
The girls began the game with all the confidence, proving
they could play a competitive four quarters. Unfortunately
the ball didn’t fall in the Blues hands. Mel Conroy, Kylie
Fenwick and Bec Conroy were strong and created various
turnovers. The hard work could not convert the turnovers.
Teish Clifford played a strong game in WA, providing sup-
port and communication to the goalers. Clunes were too
strong and played smart netball.
Clune 34 def Ballan 21
C Grade: Ballan 18 lost Clunes 31
17&Under: Ballan 9 lost Clunes 34
15&Under: Ballan 16 def Clunes 8
A flying start from the Under 6 athletes.
13&Under: Ballan 2 lost Clunes 14

Central Highlands
Central Highlands Netball League
Netball League
Bacchus Marsh
Little Athletics
Results
Results –– Round
Round 44

Club 13&U 15&U 17&U C B A

Smythesdale 15 16 14 19 16 22
C’ham/Linton 22 27 18 15 31 42  
Ballan 2 16 9 18 21 60 The 2016 Cross Country season
Clunes 14 8 34 31 34 33 commenced on Saturday at Masons
Creswick 8 37 25 41 43 37 Lane Reserve.  Athletes ran over
Daylesford 17 10 12 13 14 50 various distances from 500m to
Rokewood 18 30 11 33 42 41
3000m, throughout the reserve.  The
Gordon 11 12 35 31 26 49
Bungaree 27 27 18 25 26 36 weather was perfect and the athletes
Learmonth 3 9 24 21 41 45 enjoyed being back running and
Buninyong 8 38 27 37 39 48 catching up with friends.  Parents are
Newlyn 15 16 15 11 18 34 always welcome to be involved and
Beaufort 34 24 19 22 22 15 the athletes enjoy the encouragement around the courses.
Skipton 3 11 20 39 27 64 Athletes can still register for the Cross Country season at
Hepburn 50 53 6 6 35 28
any of our upcoming meets.
Springbank 4 2 43 50 51 56
Dunnstown 24 36 28 33 29 48 Next week’s Cross Country meet will be held Lake Dewar,
Waubra 5 6 17 22 28 41 Myrniong. The first race will start at 10.30am.

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$250 ONO oven/grill. Reg U90547. 14ft. 12 months Reg. PO2562 $14,000 REG S73824. Nov 2016
Phone 0422 260 950 $37,000 - 0421 055 486 $13,500. Ph 0408 558 564 Ph 0452 413 629 $12,500 - TEXT 0438 368 411

BALLAN PLUMBING Service & supplies of all plumbing needs Proud supporter of
155 Inglis St, Ballan Phone: 5368 1036 Fax: 5368 1510 – www.ballanplumbing.com.au all district sport!
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Moorabool
Motoring A Moorabool News Advertising Feature

BALLAN BODY CLINIC

MOTOR WRECKERS
New and used parts for SMASH REPAIRS Get $100
most makes and models,
Vehicles wanted - Free pickup. COMPLETE cash back*

SMASH REPAIRS When you buy 4 Bridgestone

Dueler 4WD or SUV tyres.
IN BALLAN
WE CAN DO IT
ALL!!
If you have been unfortunate Bacchus Marsh 5367 1055
8-10 Young Street
enough to have had a car accident,
you want to get your car fixed and
*The $100 cash back offer is valid on purchases of four Dueler tyres in one transaction between 01/05/2016 and
31/05/2016 and is redeemable in store. Offer excludes government, fleet and wholesale purchases and all other tyres
manufactured or distributed by Bridgestone. Not available with any other offer and while stocks last. See bridgestonetyres.

BODY CLINIC
com.au for full terms and conditions.

back on the road quickly and cost

SMASH REPAIRS
• VACC Accredited
• All work guaranteed
• Courtesy car available by appointment
• Repairer for all insurance companies
• Low bake oven for factory finish
• Car-o-liner chassis straightener
• Dustless sanding
• Spot welder
• 24hr secured, monitored premises
effectively. J & A Servicing & Repairs
Body Clinic Smash Repairs located
Major and Minor Mechanical Repairs
in Ballan offers efficient and
professional smash repairs and Log Book Servicing
panel beating that won’t break the
All Makes and Models
bank. Our team are fully qualified Proud supporter of the
and will treat your car with the Cars to Light Commercials100th E.C Griffith Cup
care it deserves. We offer a range Tyres and Batteries
of services, from smash repairs,
panel beating and respraying from
small to large jobs.
We can expertly tow your vehicle to 19 Smallmans Road Ballan
Phone 5368 2752
our workshops.
Owner Adrian Abela said, “I have 8/22-24 McPherson St, Maddingley MN0801G3

been in the auto body repair Phone 5367 7479

BALLAN AND industry working in a variety of
large and small panel shops for 21
DISTRICT TOWING
24 Hour Accident Towing
years. After 9 years of working as
an employee I decided to start up
Fuel
my own business which has been

26 Haddon Drive, Ballan
Ph: 5368 2888
FREE
running successfully for the past 12
years.”
The VACC - accredited business
carries out all insurance and
CAN!
private work, truck body repairs
Purchase 50 litres
and fibreglass and plastic repairs. of petrol and receive
Call our friendly staff today for a a FREE can of Coke
FREE quote. *Valid only on
presentation of this ad
BODY CLINIC SMASH REPAIRS
26 Haddon Drive, BALLAN 206 Main St, Bacchus Marsh
MN0797G3
Phone: 5368 2888 Ph: 5367 3732
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THE
OTA
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Melton
T 03 8746 0300
LMCT 1976

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# All Vehicles were true and correct at time of Printing, Prices are subject to change at anytime.
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Bacchus Marsh

Flooring CENTRE
Engineered Wide Board/Long Board
Oak Flooring
G5 Locking System

Was $105
per square metre supplied

Now Only $65

or $90 (Per sq mtr Fully Installed)

200 Metres Available
115 Main Street Bacchus Marsh
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Phone 5367 8422