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Tuesday 7 April, 2020 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Vol 14 No 14

Tin to shake,
virtually By Helen Tatchell

If you haven’t spent all your money on toilet paper, and you can
spare at least a gold coin, consider donating to the annual Royal
Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Despite the regular collectors that include the Bacchus Marsh
Lions Club and the Ballan Group of fire brigades that are unable
to conduct from door to door, there are still collections points to
donate at.
Local businessman and Ballan FB Lieutenant Ian Ireland told the
Moorabool News donations can be left at the local newsagency.
“We are still collecting in that sense, just not door to door which is
due to the current COVID-19 regulations and restrictions.”
The Prime Minister and the Victorian Premier advised that we
must practice social distancing. Further to that, Victoria Police
have advised there can be no roadside collections, intersections
collections or door knocks due to the potential risk to volunteers
and the community.
“In light of this, it is with a heavy heart that we announce we will
not be allowing any collections for the Appeal this year,” David
Atterbury from Bacchus Marsh Lions said.
However, the Appeal has just launched their Virtual Tin Shake
website where CFA fire brigades have registered with donations
accepted online.
Since 1951 CFA members have proudly raised funds for the Royal
Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. In 2019 the appeal raised
$18,175,467 of which CFAs contribution was $1.6 million - almost
9 per cent. In total more than $34 million has been raised by CFA
members over the years.
Mr Ireland also mentioned the Ballan Group of brigades will still
be responding, as normal, to incidents and fires.
“As the Fire Danger Period came to an end on Monday 6 April, it
is a time to ask the community members to ensure they register all
burns to avoid the need for unnecessary Fire Brigade responses.
Mr Ireland said taking the time to register your burn will protect
brigade volunteers in the current circumstances.
Register Your Burn-Off by calling 1-800-668-511.
Good Friday Appeal Virtual Tin Shake -
Ballan Fire Brigade Lieutenant Ian Ireland is ready for the Good Friday Appeal, even if they cannot door knock. Photo – Helen Tatchell www.virtualtinshake.com/cfa

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MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL

MOORABOOL SHIRE
CORONAVIRUS COUNCIL
(COVID-19)
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
UPDATE
7UPDATE
APRIL 2020
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Thank you to those who have been diligently practicing social distancing and staying home where possible. Moorabool residents are
doing an excellent job of this, which is very pleasing to see.
I know during this challenging time, it can be difficult to separate yourself physically from friends and family, but it is important that
we continue to do this to keep our loved ones safe.
As a community, we are successfully following Government advice and I am confident that we can continue to do this and keep
numbers of those infected with Covid-19 in our Shire low.
Anyone aged over 65, or over 50 if you are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, who is struggling with grocery shopping, Council’s
Community Support Workers can help.You will need to register with My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
Please continue to be kind to each other, this is a tough time for all, but I am tremendously proud of our community and how we
are handling this situation.
David Edwards,
Mayor

INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES

Council’s Economic Development team has several initiatives in place to To maintain healthy connections during this time of self-isolation, Economic
support local businesses during COVID-19 including a business support page: Development is hosting the monthly Coffee Connect networking sessions
https://moorabool.me/COVD19BusinessSupport virtually, with the first event adapted for COVID-19, occurring this Friday
The Moorabool Shire Grants Hub: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/grantshub morning 3 April.
has been launched for Shire businesses and communities to have easy access to The Economic Development team is available as a support resource to all
COVID-19 funding. businesses within Moorabool Shire. This includes businesses who may be
A business support survey is being circulated via social media and via email experiencing hardship, or who are hoping to evolve quickly in response to the
to Shire business owners, requesting industry feedback as to impacts of current market condition.
COVID-19. Feedback can be anonymous. The survey takes around 5-10 minutes
to complete. All businesses are encouraged to take part. http://moorabool.
me/businesssurvey Helpful links:
Council is also running a hospitality marketing campaign ‘Hungry? Order Local’ • COVID-19 business information page:
to help support food businesses that are open and have evolved their service https://moorabool.me/COVD19BusinessSupport
to delivery or takeaway models, in line with government advice. The campaign • Business Support Survey: http://moorabool.me/businesssurvey
intends to help connect businesses that have pivoted their operating model,
with local consumers to assist with business sustainability during this challenging • Moorabool Shire Grants Hub: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/grantshub
time. https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/hungry-order-local Business • Hospitality campaign participating businesses:
that haven’t yet opted in and would like to can email the Economic Development https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/hungry-order-local
team to find out more.
• Economic Development facebook page:
Council’s Environmental Health is a key resource for businesses throughout
https://www.facebook.com/businessgrowthmoorabool/
COVID-19, providing regular updates and business support as to safety and
hygiene in line with Government requirements. Contact Environmental Healthy • To subscribe to the business eNewsletter, email
on 5366 7100 for advice if required. [email protected]

ACTIVE AGEING & COMMUNITY ACCESS NEWS - CHANGES TO OUR SERVICE PROVISION
Active Ageing & Community Access News - Changes to Our Service Provision Active Ageing services that are continuing are:
With the impacts of COVID-19 reaching far into the community, Council • Personal Care assistance
has made the difficult decision to temporarily cease the following services to • Medication assistance
decrease the possible transmission of COVID-19.
• Unaccompanied Shopping (staff to pick up a shopping list)
■ Domestic Assistance • External property maintenance including lawn mowing
■ Respite Care
• Meals on Wheels
■ Accompanied Shopping
■ Property Maintenance including lawn mowing We take infection control very seriously, and during this difficult time we need
■ Social Support Groups to take drastic measures to ensure the ongoing health and safety of our staff and
Modified domestic assistance may be considered for those clients that have clients.
pre-diagnosed respiratory/chronic health conditions where you have absolutely If you require an advocate to speak on your behalf, you can contact either
no support from family or friends. For those clients that received accompanied
The Office of the Public Advocate on 1300 309 337 or Council on the Ageing,
shopping assistance, and again if you have no support from family or friends to
assist you with shopping, a Community Support Worker may be able to collect Seniors Info Line Tel 1300 135 090.
a shopping list from you.
MOORABOOL.VIC.GOV.AU
03 5366 7100
MOORABOOL.VIC.GOV.AU
03 5366 7100
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Council support for business

Several initiatives have been launched by council’s Economic
Development team to help support local businesses affected
by the COVID-19 situation.
Last week Council launched the new COVID-19 business
information page along with the Moorabool Shire Grants
Hub.
Henry Bezuidenhout (Executive Manager Community
Planning and Economic Development) said it is imperative
the Shire’s businesses and communities have access to
COVID-19 funding.
“And this, along with access to all other Federal, State, Local,
and philanthropic/private grant programs will now be made
all the easier via a one stop shop.
“The new Moorabool Shire Grants Hub is free to use for
anyone across the Moorabool Shire community,” he said.
Key information is also being shared via the Business
Growth & Innovation – Moorabool Shire Facebook page,
along with the business eNewsletter.
A business support survey is being circulated via social
media, and within the Business Growth & Innovation
eNews, to Shire businesses, requesting industry feedback as
to impacts of COVID-19.
“We encourage business owners to complete the survey
to assist Council with determining the business impact of
COVID-19 across Moorabool Shire, and by industry sector,”
Mr Bezuidenhout said.
The survey takes around 5-10 minutes to complete and all
businesses large and small are encouraged to take part. The Plough@YourPlace, chef and owner Mark Mills, has been doing take-away dinner meals from Wednesday-Sunday,
with pickup or delivery available, since the COVID-19 regulations restricted his dine-in service at Myrniong and Trentham.
“Feedback can be anonymous and will be used to help
Further details on page 8. Photo – HELEN TATCHELL
inform recovery initiatives, to undertake advocacy, and to
identify access to funding and government programs,” Mr email the Economic Development team to find out more,” Mr Helpful links:
Bezuidenhout said. Bezuidenhout said. •C
 OVID-19 business information page:
Already Council has running a hospitality marketing The Economic Development team is available as a support https://moorabool.me/COVD19BusinessSupport
campaign ‘Hungry? Order Local’ to help support food resource to all businesses within Moorabool Shire. This •B
 usiness Support Survey:
businesses that are open and have evolved their service includes businesses who may be experiencing hardship, or
http://moorabool.me/businesssurvey
to delivery or takeaway models, in line with government who are hoping to evolve quickly in response to the current
advice. The campaign intends to help connect businesses market condition. •M
 oorabool Shire Grants Hub
with local consumers to assist with business sustainability To contact a member of the Economic Development team www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/grantshub
during this challenging time. call 5366 7100 or email [email protected] for •H
 ospitality campaign participating businesses
“Business that haven’t yet opted in and would like to can further information. https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/hungry-order-local

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Eastern link road study Newborns in

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sessions postponed Babies born recently at Bacchus
Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital.
Planned information sessions for a road that
connects to The Avenue of Honour in Bacchus
Marsh have been postponed.
A spokesperson for Regional Roads Victoria said
they are “continuing our planning study for an
eastern link road at Bacchus Marsh to improve
traffic flow and safety.”
“We appreciate everyone for sharing their
thoughts and ideas on the four proposed study
areas last year and we’re continuing to review over
700 comments.
We are working with government agencies and
stakeholders to ensure we have all the technical
details we need to continue,’ they said.
The community consultations and information
sessions will help RRV identify a preferred
alignment for a new road that will connect
Gisborne Road with the Western Freeway and
Bacchus Marsh-Geelong Road, reducing through
traffic in the Bacchus Marsh town centre.
“We’re rescheduling the planned February
information sessions to run later this year when
we’ll outline next steps.”
For more information on the Bacchus Marsh
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Doctors join
clinic team
By Kate Taylor

Two new GPs have clocked on at Ballan

District Health and Care’s GP Super Clinic.
The new doctors are Dr Samuel Inwang and
Dr May Thu.
At the end of January 2020, Dr Rakhi Basu
and Dr Min Kim departed BDHC to pursue
other opportunities.
At the same time, Dr Sonya Rutherfurd,
who had been working one day a week
while she relocated to Ballan, increased
her hours to consult up to four days a
week - Dr Rutherfurd has a keen interest
in preventative medicine, with other areas
of interest including nutrition and mental
health care.
“Our GP services are central to health
delivery in Ballan,” said BDH&C CEO
Rowena Clift.
“It is our priority to ensure that the BDHC
GP Clinic has a robust and stable workforce Dr Samuel Inwang is a new GP at Ballan.
to service the community into the future.” Photo – BDH&C
The GP Super Clinic currently has five health care needs of the community, BDH&C
doctors on staff, including Dr Samuel
is planning to extend its GP Clinic opening
Inwang, Dr Sonya Rutherfurd, Dr Simone
hours on Saturdays.
Stanton-Castillo, Dr Tze-Jian (TJ) Tan and Dr
May Thu. “This is wonderful news for our community
“We will provide more updates on this and illustrates our commitment to delivering
positive news for our community via our contemporary, viable services where there is
website and Facebook page in the coming demand.”
weeks,” Ms Clift said. Prior to CONVID-19 regulations the
Once the CONVID-19 regulations are lifted weekday opening hours for the GP Clinic
the clinic plans to open for longer. were 8am-8pm.
“In line with our commitment to meet the To contact the clinic please call 5366 7999.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE April 2020

Moorabool South Wind Farm Community Fund Update
Progress to date Moorabool wind farm are pleased to introduce the Guidelines
• Installation of tower sections completed at 29 turbine
locations for Moorabool Wind Farm Community Fund. They are available
• All access tracks, hardstands and substation complete to download from the Moorabool wind farm website.
• Environmental reinstatement and rehabilitation work has
Round 1 of $125,000 will open on 1st May 2020 (applications
commenced
must be submitted by the 18th June at 3pm). Applications will
Look ahead
• Continuation of turbine component deliveries from only be accepted via the website using SmartyGrants.
Wednesday 25th March Information Sessions will be held at 120 Inglis Street, Ballan on:
• Continuation of installation of turbines
• Energisation of substation • 27th April 2020, 5.30pm - 8pm
• Continued road maintenance, this is monitored weekly and • 28th April 2020, 9.30am - 12pm
repairs carried out as required
Bookings are NOW OPEN and

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the cornerUpdate
of Ballanon
ESSENTIAL for these sessions
Meredith Road /Egerton Bungeeltap Road and Hamils Lane.
through Eventbrite via the link:
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e of Moorabool North
North Wind Wind
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the corner of Ballan Meredith
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and Hamils Lane.
Goldwind Australia are excited to announce the installation of Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and potential impacts on our au/e/85589547641
the 50th and final turbine at Moorabool North wind farm. staff and the local communities where we operate. As a result, Or by searching the Eventbrite website for Moorabool wind
GWA is taking the following actions in relation to our community
farm: www.eventbrite.com.au
Progress to date engagement activities to proactively manage potential impacts.
MOORABOOL NORTH Closure
• Installation of all 50 turbines complete WIND of LocalFARM - CONSTRUCTION
Information Centres UPDATE
NOTE: Due to the current– July
social distancing requirements, the
• Environmental reinstatement and rehabilitation commenced The Ballan Information Centre at 120 Inglis Street, Ballan, information sessions may run via Webinar. Details will be
BOOL NORTH
Look ahead
2018 WIND FARM - CONSTRUCTION
will be closed to the public unti l UPDATE
further noti ce. – July provided closer to the date.
Minimising face-to face community engagement activities
• Movement of Cranes from site via Egan’s Road, Manley’s Road GWA staff will continue to proactively share information
Zenviron,
and Ballan Egerton Road the contractor appointed by Goldwind for the civil construction and electrical
and respond to enquiries regarding our projects, whilst For Furtherworks foron about the project
Informati
• Energisation ofthe wind
substati on farm project, has started the initial
minimising face tostage of works.
face engagement This
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following of
please visit:
contractor appointed by Goldwind for the civil construction
communicati andwillelectrical
on mechanisms be used: works for
the temporary
• Handover of Ballan-Egerton construction
Road to Moorabool Shire Councilcompound and access roads on the project area. Construction activity is
www.mooraboolwindfarm.com
m project, has started the initial stage of works.
for maintenance Thiswebsite
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Aquatic centre still

holding water
By Helen Tatchell Cr Edwards said the masterplans will
consider building locations, splash parks,
With many in house isolation due to playground infrastructure, entrance
COVID-19 restrictions there is plenty of time treatments, access requirements, carparking,
to not just cook, clean, catch up on odd jobs multipurpose use, landscaping, active and
or read, but to think. And Council wants passive recreation areas and services.
your views. “An adopted masterplan for the Taverner
Life goes on behind closed doors and whilst St site will include indoor sports stadium (4
not much open space around Moorabool is courts) as stage 1, and an aquatic centre as
being utilised during the COVID-19 crisis, stage 2.”
If you cannot come to The Plough, Council is wanting to hear your thoughts as
they conduct Open Space and Sports Facility
The design of new splash parks in Bacchus
Marsh and Ballan is also part of the proposed

The Plough will come to you! Master Planning Consultation in Bacchus

Marsh and Ballan.
masterplan options.
Phil Jeffrey (MSC GM Infrastructure)
Council is developing plans for five sporting said even though face-to-face consultation
sites in Moorabool, four in Bacchus Marsh couldn’t occur at the moment, consultation
As a response to the challenging and one in Ballan – and they want your with the community and individual user
spread of COVID-19 and the input.
Moorabool Mayor David Edwards said
groups such as committees and sporting
groups, could start online.
closure of our restaurant, Council is asking for community input at “We are using Social Pinpoint as a way for
the start of planning, “so we can gain an the community to have a say online,” he said.
we have created the opportunity of understanding of what the community “It’s a fantastic tool where residents can
THE PLOUGH @ YOUR PLACE wants our sporting areas to look like.”
“There are five sites for consideration and
pinpoint on a map projects they want to
comment on and give us their suggestions.
the project will involve the development of We look forward to the input from the

Order via our webs masterplan options covering all sites,” he community to help inform the development

ite said. of the master plans”.

www.theplough.com The five sites include: Mr Jeffrey said all comments will be collated

.au Maddingley Park

Siberia (Maddingley Park)
to form a final set of masterplan options that
will be presented to Council for endorsement,
allowing the projects to progress to the next
Taverner Street - Vacant Land on adjacent to phase of design.
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Peppertree Park (including existing pool site)
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COUNCIL MEETING Planning and Environment Act 1987
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 6 May 2020, at MOORABOOL PLANNING SCHEME
6.00pm, in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan. NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AMENDMENT
Amendment C91
The Moorabool Shire Council has prepared Amendment C91 to the Moorabool Planning
WASTE SERVICES CHANGE – GOOD FRIDAY Scheme.
Western Zone – Southern Collection - South of Old Melbourne Road The amendment applies to land identified as subject to inundation, within the catchments
Bins that are scheduled to be collected on of the Werribee River, Lerderderg River and Little River, in the eastern portion of
Good Friday - Friday 10 April 2020 Moorabool Shire.
will be picked up on The amendment proposes to implement flood risk mapping prepared by Melbourne
Thursday 9 April 2020 Water (as the relevant floodplain management authority) by making the following
changes to the planning scheme:
• Amending Clause 21.02 ‘Natural Environment’;
• Amending Clause 21.11 ‘Reference Documents’;
• Inserting Clause 44.04 ‘Land Subject to Inundation Overlay’ (LSIO);
• Inserting a new Schedule to the LSIO;
• Inserting Clause 44.05 ‘Special Building Overlay’ (SBO);
• Inserting a new Schedule to the SBO;
• Amending the Schedule to Clause 72.03 ‘What does this planning scheme consist
of?’; and
• Inserting 38 planning scheme overlay maps.
You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the
Explanatory Report about the amendment, free of charge, at the following locations:
• during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Moorabool Shire Council:
– 15 Stead Street, Ballan
– Lerderderg Library - Customer Service, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
BACCHUS MARSH AND BALLAN – OPEN SPACE AND SPORTS
– Darley Civic and Community Hub, 182 Halletts Way, Darley
FACILITY MASTER PLANNING CONSULTATION • at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website
Let us know your thoughts on major sports facilities in the Shire! www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection.
Council is developing plans for five sporting sites in Moorabool, four in Bacchus Marsh Further information can also be viewed on Council’s website at www.moorabool.vic.
and one in Ballan – and we want your input. gov.au. Click on ‘Have your say’ and follow the links to Planning Scheme Amendment
Council is asking for community input at the start of planning so we can gain an C91. The website includes links to the amendment documentation, and an interactive
understanding of what the community wants our sporting areas to look like. map which enables you to type in your address to find out whether your property is
affected.
The five sites for consideration are: Please note that, due to concerns about community safety relating to COVID-19, the
1. Maddingley Park previously scheduled community consultation sessions relating to this amendment have
2. Siberia (Maddingley Park) been cancelled.
3. Taverner Street - Vacant Land on adjacent to Siberia on corner of Fisken Street Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the
4. Peppertree Park (including existing pool site) planning authority. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and
contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or
5. Mill Park, Ballan
opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.
The project will involve: Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions
• Development of masterplan options for consideration covering all sites. and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public
• The masterplans will consider building locations, splashparks, playground infrastructure, hearing held to consider submissions. In accordance with the Planning and Environment
entrance treatments, access requirements, carparking, multipurpose use, landscaping, Act 1987, Council must make available for inspection a copy of any submissions made.
active and passive recreation areas and services. The closing date for submissions is 8 May 2020. A submission must be made in one of
the following ways:
• An adopted masterplan for the Taverner St site that will include indoor sports stadium
• Via Council’s website at www.moorabool.vic.gov.au . Click on ‘Have your say’ and
(4 courts) as stage 1, and an aquatic centre as stage 2.
follow the links to Planning Scheme Amendment C91.
• Design of new splash parks in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan • Via email to [email protected]
Council is using Social Pinpoint as a way for the community to have a say online. • Via post to:
Residents can pinpoint on a map which project they want to comment on.All comments Moorabool Shire Council
will be collated to form a final set of masterplan options will be presented to Council PO Box 18
for endorsement allowing the projects to progress to the next phase of design. BALLAN VIC 3342
Attention: Strategic Planning
To have your say, go to https://msc.mysocialpinpoint.com/open-space-sports-facility-
Re: Submission to Amendment C91
consultation
The following panel hearing dates have been set for this amendment:
• directions hearing - week commencing 7 September 2020.
• panel hearing - week commencing 26 October 2020.
HENRY BEZUIDENHOUT
Executive Manager, Community Planning and Economic Development

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Derek Madden
Email: [email protected] Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
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Warning to graziers

Old trees
to be
felled
By Kate Taylor

Nearly 30-cypress pines – and hopefully some rabbits - are

set to disappear from Gordon.
An application for a permit to remove 29 of the trees from
two blocks of land in Faheys Road and Lyndhurst Street,

Warning to graziers
Sheep
Sheep andandcattlecattle
producers producers aretobeing
are being advised keep anadvised
eye to keep
Physical ananeye
signs that animalouthasfor signsstaggers
phalaris of include
went before the March 18 meeting of council’s Development out for signs toxicity
of phalaris which
toxicity which
phalaris can can
leadleadtoto illness
illnessandandstaggering
sudden or stumbling,
death ina livestock.
bunny hop gait, head nodding,
Assessment Committee (DAC). sudden death in livestock. trouble standing or trouble eating and weight loss.
With the flush of new growth across the region
With the flush of new growth across the region following
following recent rainfall after a
Dr Gibney said sudden death syndrome usually develops 12
The trees are 70 to 90 years old, believed to be toward the
prolonged
recent drya prolonged
rainfall after period, dry there is there
period, currently an increased
is currently risk
to 36 hours after theof livestock
animal has been suffering
on pasture.
end of their lifespans and are non-native.
from phalaris toxicity as a result of consuming
an increased risk of livestock suffering from phalaris toxicity young
“Signs phalaris
include breathinggrass.
difficulties and blue-coloured
They are set to be replaced with 1,600 native trees, shrubs, as a result of consuming young phalaris grass.
In its early stages of growth (usually the firstgums
In its early stages of growth (usually the first six weeks)
six and
weeks)
the animalphalaris grass
will usually die,” contains
she said.
“If phalaris toxicity is suspected stock should be removed
grasses and other under storey species to enhance the toxic alkaloids,
phalaris grass containswhich if grazed,
toxic alkaloids, which can lead
if grazed, canto animals developing phalaris
immediately, but slowly, from pasture.”
biodiversity of plant species across the two sites and staggers. In contrast, phalaris sudden deathTosyndrome
lead to animals developing phalaris staggers. In contrast, is caused by high levels
avoid phalaris toxicity it is best to avoid grazing phalaris
phalaris sudden death syndrome is caused by high levels of
encourage a range of habitats for local fauna, a report to of ammonia in the animal’s system.
ammonia in the animal’s system. during the first six weeks of new growth or to limit the intake
council read. Both sheep and cattle may suffer
Both sheep and cattle may suffer staggers or sudden deathstaggers or sudden
of phalaris death
during after
the first two grazing
days to just a few hours per
day.
The landowners are carrying out the works with a grant phalaris,
after grazing although cattlecattle
phalaris, although areare less
less susceptible
susceptible than sheep.
than sheep. “Farmers should also manage stocking rates and feed hay
from the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. Agriculture Victoria District Veterinary Officer Rachel Gibney said phalaris
Agriculture Victoria District Veterinary Officer Rachel before giving animals access to pasture to ensure they are
The rehabilitation works will not only remove the cypress staggers can develop between ten days
Gibney said phalaris staggers can develop between ten days not overlyand four months
hungry and after
consumegrazing pasture
less,” Dr Gibney said.
pines but will remove the rabbit burrows and warrens in the andfour
and animals can
months after even
grazing show
pasture andsigns
animalsmonths
can even after being
“Cobalt removed from
supplementation may help phalaris.
prevent phalaris
show signs months after being removed from phalaris. staggers, but not the sudden death syndrome.”
ground beneath them, and also improve the health of the “Sheep that start staggering may improve, but may be left with staggers for
“Sheep that start staggering may improve, but may be left For further advice contact your local veterinarian or
seasonal waterway that flows over the land. life,”staggers
with she said.
for life,” she said. Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer.
Physical signs that an animal has phalaris staggers include staggering or
stumbling, a bunny hop gait, head nodding, trouble standing or trouble eating
and weight loss.
BALLAN DISTRICT HEALTH & CARE Dr Gibney said sudden death syndrome usually develops 12 to 36 hours after
the animal has been on pasture.
“Signs include breathing difficulties and blue-coloured gums and the animal will
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update usually die,” she said.
“If phalaris toxicity is suspected stock should be removed immediately, but
slowly, from pasture.”
CEO's message Changes at BDHC due to COVID-19
To avoid phalaris toxicity it is best to avoid grazing phalaris during the first six
weeks of new Allied
growth or to limit the intake of phalaris during the first two days
Health: appointments are available via telehealth or video call only. If you're
We are currently facing unprecedented
challenges and BDHC wants to reassure to just a few hours
interested inday.
per receiving support in this way, please call GP Clinic Reception on 5366 7999.
you that we are working hard to maintain The rehabilitation pool and gym are closed, and classes have been suspended until further
our services and continue providing notice.
support for our most vulnerable community Doctors: we have recently bolstered our GP numbers and currently have five doctors to
members. assist. We will be conducting GP appointments by phone (and hopefully soon video) unless
face to face consultation is required. When you arrive at our GP Clinic, you will be screened
Thank you to our staff and all health care
for symptoms and risk of COVID-19 prior to entry.
workers, who are coming to work and putting themselves at risk on
the front line - your strength and dedication to the community is Centrelink Ballan: the Centrelink computer and support is closed until further notice. The
inspiring. best way to access Centrelink is online at
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/centrelink
With the current COVID-19 crisis, we have made some difficult
decisions to ensure the safety of our residents and staff, whilst still Influenza vaccinations: from 1 May, all staff and any visitors to an aged care facility need to
providing care for our community. We have outlined some of the have had the 2020 influenza vaccination. There is currently a high demand for flu
vaccinations, which is fantastic. We are conducting regular Flu Clinics - you may have
main changes to the right.
noticed these set up in our car park area, as we are asking patients to stay in their cars where
Be well, and please remember to stay home, keep your distance and possible. Call our GP Clinic Reception to schedule your 2020 flu vaccination.
wash your hands often. Visitors: BDHC is closed to all visitors. In special circumstances, the Nurse in Charge can be
contacted via Hospital Reception to discuss arrangements for a visit on a case-by-case basis.
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More
houses,
more
cars
By Kate Taylor

A couple more houses are set to pop up opposite the Darley Lead sources that could poison stock such as old or burnt batteries in paddocks or farm dumps should be removed or
Plaza shopping precinct. fenced off. Photo – Agriculture Victoria and WA
A proposal to build two three-bedroom houses on a 650sqm
lot on Gisborne Road, Darley, was approved at the March
18 meeting of Moorabool Shire Council’s Development
Assessment Committee (DAC).
Council planning officers had initial concerns with the
Lead poisoning in livestock
By Dr Rachel Gibney
proposed layout, and the permit applicant made changes (District Veterinary Officer
By Dr Rachel Gibney Blood testing can be performed to check if cattle have been
which were accepted with the proposal recommended for Ballarat)
(District Veterinary Officer Ballarat) exposed to lead.
approval at the meeting – however one objection had also
Livestock other than cattle may also be affected if they
been lodged. Over the past year a significant number of properties in ingest lead.
The objection related to two houses being proposed for a lot Over
South WesttheVictoria
pasthave year hada significant
cattle die from lead number
poisoning. of properties in South West Victoria
The best approach is to prevent exposure to lead.
that should only have one, given that there are no other multi-
house developments along that stretch of the road, however have
The most hadcommoncattle dieof from
source leadbypoisoning.
lead accessed cattle comes Check to ensure that no old batteries are lying around on
from old car batteries that have been discarded beside sheds, your property. If you suspect old paint may contain lead,
council officers pointed out the area has been earmarked for The
in farm most
tips, or common
that have beensource of lead accessed
burnt in bonfires. by cattle comes from old car
make sure that livestock do not have access to the area.
increased growth.
The lot had previously had one house on it, which had been
batteries that have been discarded besideForsheds,
Cattle have also been known to lick old paint that contains in farm
further advice tips,your
contact or local
thatveterinarian
have or
lead and consequently be poisoned.
cleared in 2017. been burnt
Cattle find in bonfires.
lead sweet and palatable, and they will selectively
Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer.
Councillors voted at the meeting to approve the development
– however Woodlands Ward councillor Lawry Borgelt had
Cattle
choose tohaveeat it. Ifalso been
they find a leadknown to lick
battery, they oftenold
eat paint that contains lead and
lumps of lead which will then sit in their stomach and act as
concerns about the limited parking spaces being provided. consequently
an ongoing source of be lead poisoned.
to the animal.
Cr Borgelt pointed out that with two three-bedroom houses Cattle find lead sweet for
Lead toxicity in cattle is a concern and palatable,
multiple reasons. Oftenand they will selectively choose to eat it. If
planned there could be four people in each house totalling the first indication that animals may have accessed lead is to
eight potential cars – yet only two spaces per house are they
find deadfind a lead
livestock. Leadbattery, they often
also causes neurological signseat
suchlumps of lead which will then sit in their
provided.
“I have concerns with the parking, there’s potential for too
stomach and act as an ongoing source of lead to the animal.
as blindness, depression and circling.
Low level poisoning may lead to gastrointestinal signs such
many cars,” Cr Borgelt told the meeting. Lead toxicity
as decreased in cattle
appetite, colic andis a concern
constipation, for bymultiple reasons. Often the first
followed
A council officer said only two spaces are required per indication
diarrhoea. that animals may have accessed lead is to find dead livestock. Lead
house under the planning scheme criteria. It is important that cattle exposed to lead do not reach the
“We seem to be making less car spaces. I can see this being a also causes neurological signs such as blindness, depression and circling.
human food chain, so restrictions are placed on the sale of
long-term issue,” Cr Borgelt replied. Low level Cattle
such animals. poisoning
may showmay no signslead to poisoned,
of being gastrointestinal signs such as decreased
The item was carried as per the recommendation to grant a but have a blood or tissue lead level that is of concern for
permit. appetite,
food safety. colic and constipation, followed by diarrhoea.
It is important that cattle exposed to lead do not reach the human food chain,
so restrictions are placed on the sale of such animals. Cattle may show no
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Dear Editor, weeks ago. The horror for people caught up

I was reading Kate Taylors article about in such catastrophes will last for decades, as
toxic soil (Pollies show ‘no toxic soil’ support we know from all previous devastations.
MN 24 March). One tragic example is Nowa Nowa, where
If politicians put their heads together with a successful protest against fuel reduction
the South Australian government and must have added to the level of destruction

Old tyres not for

store toxic soil with nuclear waste instead of the town, and, the surrounding forests lost
of polluting every town on its travel; to my massive amounts of trees and wildlife.
knowledge I don’t think anyone has been So good to see some very small burns
affected by the waste that has been stored are happening now, as Autumn was

the bonfire
in South Australia. Surely a facility the same traditionally the best time with enough
can be built in an environment where it is warmth, some rain and more stable weather,
safe. Surely. even in Southern Vic., but planned burns
Kevin O’Brien rarely happen in State and National parks.
Environment Protection Authority Victoria Any abandoned stockpile of waste tyres is Other measures also need to be considered
Melton
(EPA) says with weather easing and fire also an environmental hazard; providing a and enacted, to open up the forests adjacent
restrictions lifted in some areas, farmers breeding ground for vermin while the tyres to towns and dwellings and, will hopefully
begin to decay and contaminate the soil and Dear Editor,
conducting hazard reduction burns should be examined in depth in the coming Royal
also consider removing any stacks of old groundwater. I was impressed by the facts presented by
Commission.
tyres on their land. “Past practices of using old tyres to contain Mr Smitham in his letter (MN 24 March).
I just want to add my concerns regarding Also, in our current state of isolation we
EPA South West Region Manager Carolyn soil erosion or around newly planted trees
the most certain curtailing of bushfire fuel have even greater need of more space to de-
Francis says a pile of waste tyres is a fire are no longer accepted, and it’s illegal to
reduction measures that follow the locking stress and be healthy in. More access points
burn or just dump them,” Ms Francis said.
hazard and a threat to the environment. mean more access for more people.
EPA urges landholders to inspect any tyre up of public land.
“You can stockpile up to 40 tonnes or 5,000 A presentation by concerned citizens to We must act to preserve amenity and safety,
stockpile and make a decision to either
standard passenger tyres without needing local Landcare groups, proposing more State by having really healthy, well managed
manage it properly for the good of your farm
a permit from EPA, but there are common and National parks included this as one of forests. Forests designed and managed to be
and your community or send the tyres for
sense reasons for most property owners to their goals, and indeed has been described both dense and open, with native grasslands,
recycling or legal disposal in landfill.
get rid of old tyres,” Ms Francis said. in official proposals. The noble goal of this is not just overly dense eucalypt forests.
If you suspect someone is illegally
“A stack of waste tyres is a pile of chemicals stockpiling or dumping waste tyres, contact reduction of loss of local wildlife of all kinds. Please let your local politicians know any
waiting to burn; it doesn’t catch fire easily EPA’s 24-hour pollution hotline on 1300 EPA But as fine an ambition as it is, I believe it lacks concerns you may have. The next Summer
but if it is overrun by fire it will generate VIC (1300 372 842) – the offenders can face awareness of the larger concern to preserve happens in 9-months.
toxic smoke, and burning tyres can be very a fine of more than $8,000, or hundreds of human habitation, life and economy, all Leigh Macaulay
difficult to extinguish,” she said. thousands if the case goes to court. of which we saw again actually just some Pentland Hills

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HOUGHTON - Irene
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ed away peacefully on March 29, 2020. Aged 80 years.
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FUNERALS
Gath the star at Melton
PAT CASHIN By Michael Howard

The script may have been thrown out at Tabcorp Park

FUNERALS Melton but a new one was written, and it may be a window
into things to come in the trots.
Andy Gath’s (Long Forest) Star Of Memphis and Fred
Taiba’s (Sunbury) Our Road To Mecca both enhanced their
1114 Doveton St. Nth, reputations in the night’s headline races, cutting through the
chill and wet to produce wins at big odds.
Ballarat They came as a new landscape swept across harness racing
in Victoria amid attempts to contain COVID-19. The industry
transitioned to regional racing from last Thursday, dividing
Ph: 5333 3911 the state into six parts to restrict trainers and drivers to their
regions of residence and limit the need for travel. Long Forrest’s Kate Gath steers Star Of Memphis to victory
All Hours Saturday marked the second Inner West meeting and the
first at Melton under the new structure, and trots fans were
in the TAB Multiplier Pace at Tabcorp Park Melton.
Picture: Stuart McCormick

Full se r vice greeted to an unusual night’s racing in which front runners

were often mown down.
“Hopefully, fingers crossed, he can stay sound, we can get a
bit more work into him and with a couple of runs under his

cost That was the case in the TAB Multiplier Pace, when the top belt he’s just getting better and better all the time. It’s looking

at mo de ra te three in betting markets Forty Thieves, Born To Rocknroll

and Fake Smile were at the front of affairs at the bell only to
have the backmarkers sweep past in the final stages.
Best of those was reinswoman Kate Gath and Star Of
good going forward.”
The future is also bright for Our Road To Mecca, who
produced one of the few successful front-running wins of
the night for trainer Fred Taiba and reinsman Ryan Duffy.
Memphis, the $18 chance who pipped second-placed War The latter backed up his three wins at Melton last week with
Dan by a head. another double on Saturday night, capped with a super steer
RAINFALL “He’s a really nice horse,” Kate Gath said of Star Of Memphis. on Our Road To Mecca when he set off three-wide mid-race
“He’s had a fair few injuries throughout his career. He’s been to apply pressure to the favourite, leader Two Times Bettor.

Myrniong District in work a while; he just needed a run or two to hit his fitness.
“He’s still not at his peak fitness. He’s such a nice horse that
While Duffy failed in a brief bid to pinch the front, the
resultant pressure on the first-up leader took its toll and come

Rainfall Report
he’s still able to get the job done and his improvement from the final 200 metres Two Times Bettor was running on empty
last week to this week is tenfold.” and Our Road To Mecca swept clear for a 10-metre win.
The Gath stable is hopeful of regular racing after a “little “She was really good to her credit tonight,” Duffy said.
bump on his tendon”, “a little hairline fracture of his pastern” “With Two Times Bettor being first up, (trainer Freddy Taiba)
and “another little something in between” have restricted was confident if we could make it work and make it into a
the six-year-old’s previous campaigns. staying race, he thought his horse was pretty strong.
March 2020 rainfall 62.1 millimetres “He always has had that little bit of x-factor about him,” “She showed really good acceleration, so when I got three
Total for the year 2020 218.3 millimetres Gath said. “We’ve never been able to see if it’s really there quarters (in front) I thought I may as well have a bit of a play
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March 2019 rainfall 44.0 millimetres “His best is pretty brilliant and he’s certainly a horse I end because it made it a lot harder run for Two Times Bettor.”
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Stars & Puzzles

LEO—July 23-August 22
The week accents family get-to-gethers and an impor-
tant reconciliation. If considering membership in an or-
ganisation, be sure to collect all the facts first. A friend
appreciates your objectivity.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
A loved one may oppose your plans and there may be a
worthwhile reason behind the opposition. This week is
QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★ ✯✯✯✯✯✯
generally favourable for completing a major project and
learning a new skill.
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
Positive financial news may arrive at an unexpected time.
Family support helps you achieve a personal goal ahead
★★★★★★★★ of schedule. You may be travelling to a place you knew
as a child.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
ARIES—March 21-April 20
A friend proves his of her loyalty in an unexpected way.
This week may be deceptive. Your first impressions may Intriguing correspondence may arrive. Be sure to inter-
not be entirely accurate ones. Decorating and designing pret it correctly before framing a reply. A relative may
respond to your bold and adventuresome mood. An emo- be in a cantankerous mood.
tional friend is more down-to-earth.
SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
TAURUS—April 21-May 22
You may be visiting someone from the distant past and
Sports and recreation are on the agenda this week and it’s possible that very little has changed. Community
this could be a good week for entering or observing interests can dominate your time and energy through all
competitions. Friends are more generous with their time. of the week.
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
A new group activity may capture your interest in a week This week finds you mingling with the rich and famous
that finds you unusually outgoing. A loved one may be and chances are you are quite unimpressed. A surprising
under some pressure so your quiet support should be announcement may take a while to sink in. This a great
valued greatly. time for writing songs or poems.
CANCER—June 22-July 22 AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
NO. 9144 A workmate or neighbour may enter into a friendly
disagreement. Be sure not to read too much into the
The week sees you pursuing and coming closer to an elu-
sive goal. Your energy runs high so be sure to channel it
ACROSS DOWN situation because it will blow over as quick as it had in a positive direction. Educational prospects brighten
6. Sausage (11) 1. Gem (8) started. through the week.
7. Journey (4) 2. Drawing (6) PISCES—February 20-March 20
LEO—July 23-August 22
8. Shook (8) 3. Dish (6)
The week accents family get-to-gethers and an impor- Friends of the opposite sex help you understand where a
9. Enjoy (6) 4. Attempt (4) key relationship is headed. Tie-ups are a way of life for
10. Spry (6) 5. Trial (6) tant reconciliation. If considering membership in an or-
ganisation, be sure to collect all the facts first. A friend much of the week. If travelling, you may enjoy some de-
12. Article (6) 6. Make (5) lightful detours
appreciates your objectivity.
15. Stress (6) 11. Sharpshooter (8)
17. Card game (8) 13. Whiten (6) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
19. Fight (4) 14. Vegetable (6) You are individualistic and broadminded, self-confident
A loved one may oppose your plans and there may be a and a born leader. Some may find you a show off. Intel-
20. Thoughtful (11) 15. Model (6) worthwhile reason behind the opposition. This week is
16. Silly (5) lectual pursuits are accented over the coming months.
generally favourable for completing a major project and In the community or at work, you make your mark at the
18. Coin (4) learning a new skill. end of the year.
CRYPTIC PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22
ACROSS Positive financial news may arrive at an unexpected time.
Family support helps you achieve a personal goal ahead

SUDOKU
6. In which the enemy uses begging devices? (4,7). 7.
Tricks with rabbits (4). 8. Used to trot the horse round, of schedule. You may be travelling to a place you knew
as a child.
one established definitely (4,4). 9. In the past, I wove
many into braids (6). 10. Establish yourself again with SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
the team (6). 12. They shake when approaching the
corrals (6). 15. The mutton, by Sunday, will go off (6). NUMBER GAME
A friend proves his of her loyalty in an unexpected way.
Intriguing correspondence may arrive. Be sure to inter-
17. Learns someone’s not a stay-at-home? (5,3). 19.
pret it correctly before framing a reply. A relative may
Bag the role for the comeback (4). 20. A big shot! (5,6). ANSWERmood.
be in a cantankerous BELOW
DOWN SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
1. Standing up, for instance, to follow the priest out (8).
2. Provides far too many areas of wet land (6). 3. The You may be visiting someone from the distant past and
it’s possible that very little has changed. Community
business returns the gaudy-coloured painting (6). 4. interests can dominate your time and energy through all
Could be mistaken for a ticket (4). 5. Brought up, are left of the week.
outside (6). 6. Raise the figure, but sound annoyed (5).
11. Second printing of “Incitement to Riot” (8). 13. Jazzes CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
up the fairground attractions (6). 14. Photographs the This week finds you mingling with the rich and famous
buds (6). 15. Detonate and leave (3,3). 16. Rested, hav- and chances are you are quite unimpressed. A surprising
ing spare time (5). 18. Act up, too (4). announcement may take a while to sink in. This a great
time for writing songs or poems.

SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9143

14, Shoots. 15, Set off. 16, Lean-t. 18, Deed (rev.). AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Pass. 5, Re-are-d. 6, Grow-L. 11, S-edition. 13, Swings. The week sees you pursuing and coming closer to an elu-
sive goal. Your energy runs high so be sure to channel it
Across - 6, Lieutenant. 8, Each. 9, Rear. 10, Theme.
Down - 1, Presti-ge. 2, Swamps. 3, Tra-der (rev.). 4,
in a positive direction. Educational prospects brighten
11, Dare. 12, Otherwise. 16, Greenhorn. 20, Bass. 22,
out. 19, Trap (rev.). 20, Great effort.
through the week.
Haste. 23, Rose. 24, Undo. 25, Near enough.
P-L-aits. 10, Re-side. 12, As-pens. 15, S-addle. 17, Finds
Down - 1, Divert. 2, Quarter. 3, Bestow. 4, Caress. 5,
Across - 6, Germ warfare. 7, Does. 8, Ma-de su-re. 9, PISCES—February 20-March 20
Steed. 7, Scare. 13, Ire. 14, Cheroot. 15, Faint. 17, Ras-
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Friends of the opposite sex help you understand where a
cal. 18, Eleven. 19, Resign. 21, Shone. key relationship is headed. Tie-ups are a way of life for
15, Sitter. 16, Inane. 18, Cent. much of the week. If travelling, you may enjoy some de-
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Ordeal. 6, Force. 11, Marksman. 13, Blanch. 14, Turnip. lightful detours
Across - 6, Micro-phone. 8, Tif-F (rev.). 9, Lieu (tenant).
Down - 1, Sapphire. 2, Sketch. 3, Tureen. 4, Stab. 5,
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
10, Ag-re-e. 11, Reed (rev.). 12, Dish-onest. 16, Th-e
20, Considerate.
You are individualistic and broadminded, self-confident
bra-ins. 20, (de)Unit(noc) (rev.). 22, Ra-I’s-e. 23, Mate.
10, Nimble. 12, Object. 15, Strain. 17, Baccarat. 19, Spar.
and a born leader. Some may find you a show off. Intel-
24, Lisa (anag.). 25, Do the trick.
Across - 6, Frankfurter. 7, Trip. 8, Trembled. 9, Relish. lectual pursuits are accented over the coming months.
Down - 1, R-I’m-in-I. 2, Draught. 3, Sprain (anag.). 4,
QUICK SOLUTIONS In the community or at work, you make your mark at the
Boards. 5, Peter. 7, A-f(it)ter. 13, Eye (I). 14, Ham-M-E-
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9144 end of the year.
rs. 15, Snail. 17, Ho-I-sts. 18, Brewed (brood). 19, Not-
ice. 21, Trade.
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ABOUT STOCK SHORTAGES
To all our valued customers,
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