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Message from the Premier & Minister
The Hon Daniel Andrews MP The Hon Lisa Neville MP
Premier of Victoria Minister for Police
and Emergency Services
Our emergency services are ready
for a long, hot and dry fire season.
A record fleet of 50 aircraft and
thousands of volunteers and
career firefighters are ready
Are you prepared for the Fire Danger Period?
The Fire Danger Period is looming
quickly under the weather
conditions facing Western
Victoria, the Wimmera and
Grampians Districts.
The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook
for Southern Australia released
in September suggested the
fire season in Victoria will start
earlier than usual and will be more
active due to warmer and drier
conditions.
Despite the Wimmera and
Grampians regions having a wet
winter, conditions are expected
to dry out rapidly, increasing the
risk of fire danger.
to respond. These Victorians do
an incredible job in keeping our
state safe.
But they can’t do it alone. We all
have a responsibility to plan and
prepare for fire.
Whether you’re in the bush, near
the beach, close to grassland or
paddocks, you need to prepare now.
There are some simple steps you
can take straight away to stay
safe this fire season.
The fire potential is regarded as
normal fire activity for this part of
the State, however that means we
are still at risk of fire that can have a
serious impact on our communities.
CFA is preparing for the coming fire
season with members undertaking
preseason training, however it is
also important for the community
to do their bit to assist in preventing
fires from starting or helping to
reduce the risk of fires spreading,
by undertaking basic preparedness
measures such as cleaning up
around the property.
In past years, particularly the past
fire season, haystack fires have been
Make a fire plan and know your
trigger to enact it. Talk to your
loved ones and make sure they
know the plan too. Know where
you’ll get your emergency
information from and have
your emergency kit ready to go.
And for more information
on how to prepare, visit
vic.gov.au/knowfire.
Taking the right steps now
could make all the difference.
a real concern and will be
again, especially this year with
the large amount of hay being
cut and stored.
It is vitally important that hay is
properly cured and stored away
from valuable assets and should
be stacked separately to reduce
the risk of losing a large number
of bales and machinery.
What each community needs to
do is to prepare and plan for a
fire as not everyone thinks clearly
in an emergency.
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Member for Melton Steve McGhie, BM SES Unit Controller Bill Robson and Moorabool Shire Mayor Paul Tatchell. Photo: Meg Kennedy

Open for business

By Meg Kennedy
It was a project picked by the community; 12-months later,
it is now a reality.
Member for Melton Steve McGhie, Moorabool Shire Mayor
Paul Tatchell and representatives from the SES and Bacchus
Marsh Lions Club officially opened the new Darley Satellite
Headquarters SES storage shed and training space in Wittick
street, Darley last Friday, 8 November.
The joint project between the Bacchus Marsh SES and Lions
Club received more than 320 votes as part of the ‘Pick My
Project’ State Government initiative last October.
As well as the construction of the new building, the $190,000
project included solar panel installations on the adjacent
Scouts hall.
Bacchus Marsh Lions Club President Russ Hendry said
the project “has been on the list of the Bacchus Marsh Lions
Club for over two years and has involved many hundreds of
volunteer hours by our members.”
“From concept to reality is really exciting and I thank all our
members for their involvement in the project,” he said.
BM SES Unit Controller Bill Robson said the official opening
was a “great occasion” and “a fantastic day to see [the shed’s]
benefits in the community.”
With the facilities now open for business, its use will vary
from a designated training space to storage.
The first official training session with St John of God
Ambulance is set for this week.
“We’ve got a large amount of training space where we can
cut up cars and that type of training, and plenty of space for
some scenario-based training,” said Mr Robson.
The shed will also allow for easy access away from the busy
Bacchus Marsh town centre, and SES members from outer
suburbs, such as Darley, will be able to access the facilities.
Member for Melton Steve McGhie said “SES emergency
services are the backbone of communities like Bacchus
Marsh.”
“Bacchus Marsh and the wider Moorabool region is
expanding, and this new storage and training facility will
equip the SES with the capabilities to handle emergencies
and save lives,” he said.
Cr Tatchell said the Pick My Project concept was a great
system.
“It is what the community wants, and great work from the
Lions and SES to lobby hard for a successful outcome,” he
said.

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‘No secrets here’

Board chair declares
By Helen Tatchell
“Well may we say God Save the Queen…..
because nothing will save the Governor-General.”
(Dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam
1975).
It is highly unlikely that ‘God’ could even
save the Ballan District Health & Care,
after Board Chair Lyn Gunnell made grand
statements at the Annual General Meeting
on Wednesday 23 October. But they’re
praying for a miracle, despite a $1.2 million
trading loss in the last financial year.
“No secrets here – the Department is aware
of everything” and “first time in years we are
getting accurate financials”, she said.
Ms Gunnell went on to declare to the
community that “it has been complex and an
extremely challenging year”.
“We are working with the Department
(Health), exploring all options and are
finding avenues we can explore,” she told the
80-strong attendees.
The Moorabool News put questions to Ms
Gunnell, asking if the options and avenues
they were exploring, were different to the
options and avenues from the previous
financial year.
Ms Gunnell did not respond but did say at
the meeting “what the future holds is not
clear.”
An issued statement sent from Rowena Clift
Photo: Helen Tatchell
(CEO Acting BDH&C) said the organisation
has been a central part of the community for
more than 75-years.
“As stated at our recent Annual General
Meeting, the way we operate is unsustainable,
both clinically and financially. We must
change the way we operate for the future.
“Our focus is on providing high quality
sustainable services that will continue to
serve our community into the future,” she
said.
Waiting times to see a doctor is not just
days, but weeks. The X-ray department has
seen the retirement of the radiographer and
is closed, along with the dentist facility that
is closed until December 2.
“At this vital time, it’s important we come
together with our dedicated and qualified
staff to find new ways to deliver high
quality, front-line health services that our
community needs most.
“Building on our successful partnerships
with other health services, the BDHC
Board and Executive is reviewing the
way we operate. By changing our current
unsustainable services model, we can
prioritise delivering contemporary, viable
services where there is demand,” Ms Clift
said.
Questions were also not answered as to
why an Administrator had not been brought
in, or why the business has not been put
into liquidation with two successive yearly
million-dollar trading losses.
No answer was forthcoming on how the
organisation is expected to trade out of these
huge losses and keep paying wages and
providing the services the community has
come to expect.
Ms Gunnell also did not answer if there
was still outstanding debt in regard to
the Aged Care facility with Refundable
Accommodation Deposits (RADs).
Ms Clift said BDHC will be outlining their
plans to the community in the coming
weeks.
“This will be following further consultation
with our staff and partners and we thank
the people of Ballan for their patience and
continued support.”

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By Caitlin Bewley alleged the accused continued to tell police

(2nd Yr Swinburne Uni)
A desire to urinate and expose his private
parts to the public has seen a Bacchus Marsh
man appear in court on Friday 1 November.
The Bacchus Marsh Magistrates court heard
that on May 23 this year, at 2:20pm Luke
Doyle was observed by several witnesses
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The prosecution said Doyle appeared
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“drunk” and “was unable to stand”, it was
that he “needed to piss”.
Doyle allegedly continued to expose himself
to police, telling them that if he could “[get
up] he could go to the toilet,” police soon
assisted him to the back of their divisional
van.
Doyle’s lawyer told the court that her client
had acquired a brain injury from a motor
vehicle collision in the year 2000, she also
told of his alcohol use.
“If he continues to use alcohol, he is a threat
to himself and the community,” Magistrate
Gregory Robinson said.
“I can’t have you being like that in public.”
Doyle was bailed for deferral to reappear in
court on December 13.

Have your say on Stage One of the Parwan agricultural precinct

Parwan+Co proposes to develop a large scale agricultural precinct in
Parwan. The Parwan+Co Agri Hub will include a range of advanced
food processing businesses, starting with a state-of-the-art Protein
Recovery Facility at 3922 Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road.
This facility will convert waste products from local meat production
into useable, high value products such as tallow (a biofuel), bone and
meat meal.
Parwan+Co is calling for community feedback on the proposal, which
will create 50 full time direct jobs, 115 indirect jobs, and 160 jobs
during construction. Subject to Council and EPA support, construction
would begin in 2020.
How to Have Your Say
To learn about the project and share your views, visit the community
drop in or technical session at the Parwan+Co Symbiosis Centre at 70
Nerowie Road, Parwan on:
• Tuesday 19th of November 10am - 1pm
• Saturday 23rd November 10am – 1pm
• Tuesday 26th November 3pm – 5pm (technical session)
Please register on the www.parwan.co website, where you can see
further information about the proposed facility.
You can also leave a comment at our website,
or via email to engage@parwan.co
or post – PO Box 2166, Wattletree Road LPO,
Malvern East VIC 3145 by December 13th 2019.
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Speak up
on roads
Following Moorabool Shire Council’s recent ‘Have Your Say’
survey on road safety issues, upcoming community information
sessions will allow residents to share their thoughts.
A presentation will be conducted to provide a summary of the
road safety data collected from the survey, and to outline the results
and key themes from feedback received.
The community workshops will be held on Tuesday, 19 November
and Thursday, 21 November from 6pm – 8pm.
Following these sessions, a Draft Moorabool Community Road
Safety Strategy will be developed and will then be presented to
Council for consideration.
Mayor Cr Paul Tatchell encouraged as many people as possible to
attend an information session and have their say.
(L-R) Charlotte (Myrniong PS), Graham Holt (Western Water’s GM), Frankie (Myrniong PS), and Hayden (Melton)
“We’re very committed to doing our bit to reduce road trauma, and

Creative young artists

with their winning posters. (Odette (Melton) and Lawson (Myrniong PS) absent). Photo – WESTERN WATER
provide safe roads for all road users,” Cr Tatchell said.
“Having the community’s input on what actions we can take is a
very important step to getting this strategy right.”

Community Workshops – Session 1

Tuesday 19 November, 6pm-8pm Talented young Moorabool students have received
James Young Room, Lerderderg Library prizes from Western Water for their posters celebrating
215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh National Water Week.
Myrniong Primary School students Charlotte, Frankie
Community Workshop - Session 2
and Lawson took out first, second and third prize in the
Thursday 21 November 6pm-8pm
Grade 5 & 6 category, and Odette won first place in the
Council Chambers, MSC Office 15 Stead Street, Ballan
Prep category.
Bookings for the sessions are not required. The competition asked students to create a poster on the
Residents and visitors are encouraged to arrive at 5.30pm for a 6pm theme It’s time to change the world.
sharp start. Western Water’s General Manager, Customer,
For further information, please contact Council on 5366 7100. Community Relations and Operations, Graham Holt
congratulated the winners.
“The posters showed a great understanding of the
theme,” he said.
“The standard of entries this year was very high,
leading to lots of lively debate amongst the judges. It’s
really encouraging to see so many of our primary school
students learning about the importance of water, and the
vital role it plays in our lives.”
All children receive a participation certificate as
appreciation for their efforts. These certificates are sent
to the child’s school.

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Domestic violence
conviction
By Caitlin Bewley
(2nd Yr Swinburne Uni)

A remorseful man appeared before Magistrate Gregory

Robinson in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrate court on Friday
1 November, after a verbal argument turned violent with his
now ex-partner.
The accused, who will remain unnamed to protect the vic-
tim’s identity, returned home from work and engaged in a
verbal dispute with his partner [the victim] on May 30, the
court heard.
It was alleged by Prosecutor, Senior Constable Helen Farm-
er, the verbal dispute between the accused and victim esca-
lated and the accused pushed his partner.
Senior Constable Farmer said the victim “lost balance but
didn’t fall”, the accused then went on to “bite her face” and
Branch Manager Ian Prince with Board Director Claire Sutherland. Ian Barnett (Board Director) enjoys the sausage sizzle. “grabbed her by the throat”.
Photos – HELEN TATCHELL
Following these events, the victim fled the scene with her

The better big bank

By Helen Tatchell
Over $400,000 will have been invested
back into the community by the end of
November, and the business is local.
The Bacchus Marsh Community Bank
has only been up and running for the
past five-years and celebrated that feat
at the end of October.
“In those five-years we have invested
over $320,000 back to the local
community with another $100,000 by
the end of November,” said Branch
Manager Ian Prince.
Unlike conventional birthdays when
you receive gifts, the local bank branch
gave money away.
“Each member of our staff invested
$500 towards a community project or
group of their choosing,” Mr Prince
said.
Some of the recipients of the birthday
gifts were the Bacchus Marsh Cricket
Club; Soul Food (Uniting Church
Hall); Darley Neighbourhood House;
Bacchus Marsh Arts Council; Darley PS
and Bacchus Up To Pay It Forward.
The bank branch also celebrated in
ten-year-old son and reported the incident at the Bacchus
Marsh Police station.
When interviewed by police, it was alleged the accused
made full admissions and said that “she came at him” and
the main street of Bacchus Marsh, the “it was an act of self-defence.”
investment in the community, a return “[The accused and victim] had been arguing all day and she
of $350,000 to community groups, made a comment about his autistic child,” the accused’s law-
not-for-profit organisations and yer said. “He took offence to the comment, she was in his face
shareholders. and he pushed her.”
Mr Prince said he was overwhelmed “I’m satisfied that you have acted appropriately after the of-
by the growth in five short years. fence,” Magistrate Gregory Robinson said.
“Our plan in the beginning was Magistrate Robinson said a message needs to be sent to oth-
nothing like it is today. ers in the community.
“Last year we invested half of this “If you act like that in the family home, especially violence
$300,000,” he said. on a female, this will not be dealt with by way of an ad-
“The difference with the Community journed undertaking,” he said.
Bank and the major banks is, we do The accused was convicted and fined a sum of $2000 with an
give back to the community.” additional $84.40 in statutory costs.

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Bees must keep buzzing
By Meg Kennedy
With Spring fully emerged, bees are going
about their business pollenating plants
throughout Moorabool.
As well as producing delicious honey, bees
play an important and vital role in our local
ecosystem.
Honeybees are essential for the pollination
of most of our food plants and are thought to
be responsible for around one in every three
mouthfuls of food that we eat.
The Ballan area is no stranger to bee-
keeping, both commercial and private, with
the area home to up to 30 local beekeepers
and Moorabool Landcare running several
beekeeping courses in Ballan.
Ballan Beekeeper Jane Dennithorne said
an important message to residents is “to not
spray plants in flower,” and that “herbicides
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Bees do not depend on us;
our existence, however,
depends on bees
are a problem for bees”.
“The key is to not spray plants in-flower,
particularly spraying cape weeds in-flower,”
she said.
Another important message is that the use
of insecticide is extremely harmful to bees.
Just last year, beekeepers in Ballan were
greatly affected by a suspected insecticide
spray, where residents lost entire hives-
worth of bees.
“Swarms of bees can’t afford to die,” she
said.
If it wasn’t important enough, the protection
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of bees in Australia is vital as it is home to the is the European wasp, who aggressively
last ‘safe’ bee population in the world. attack and kill bees and do not have any
This means Australia still has a reasonable natural predators in Australia.
number of bees compared to the rest of the
world.
European wasps have black and yellow
stripes, with black spots down their abdomen
Due to Australia’s scrutinous border and yellow legs, are about 20mm long and
security measures, the country is also slightly larger than a bee.
free of a parasite – varroa mite – which, if For more information about bees in the area,
established in Australia, could wipe out 90- or if you notice a swarm of bees in your area,
100 percent of the European bee population. contact Jane on 0403 891 170 or janedenn@
gmail.com.
Another threat to Australia’s bee population
Protecting bees:
When spraying with Insecticides, Herbicides and Fungicides -
• Do not spray plants in-flower
• Try not to combine chemicals; bees can detoxify some chemicals, but only one at a time.
• Notify local beekeepers of aerial spraying (Ballan Beekeepers at janeden@gmail.com
or 0403 891 170 and any nearby hive owners.)
• Read Victorian Department of Primary Industries, ‘Honeybee pesticide poisoning’
Plant more diverse flowering plants, especially tea tree (Leptospermum) which produces
Manuka type honey.
It is important to catch swarms early, please call:
- Arthur Manousakis (Moorabool, Ballan) – 0407 525 655
- Chris Browning (Ballarat, Golden Plains) – 0419 227 889
- Peter Debicki (Ballarat, Learmonth, Burrumbeet) – 0419 526 755
- Jane Dennithorne (Ballan) – 0403 891 170
Or email Ballarat regional beekeepers at ballaratregionalbeekeepers@gmail.com
If you discover a European Wasp nest –
• If you think you are allergic to bees or wasps, do not destroy the wasp nest yourself
• Use insecticide dust. You can buy it from hardware shops. Ask staff at the shop for the
best one
• Always destroy the nest at night when wasps are sleepy
• Use a torch covered with red cellophane, as wasps cannot see the red colour.
• Cover all your skin.
• Approach the nest quietly and put the insecticide dust down the entrance.
• After a day or two, the wasps should be dead. If you still see wasps after four to five
days, use the dust again
• The hole can be filled in after a few days. You do not need to remove it.
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Plan ahead Letters

E: news@themooraboolnews.com.au
to the
as buses Editor
replace Dear Editor,
I totally agree with Brian
Brook and Graham Sheath.

trains
(Facebook Feedback M/
News 5 Nov). Dianne McCormack. Photo supplied

New coach to lead Devils

A 23-day period of construction on the
Ballarat Line Upgrade has begun, with
passengers reminded to plan ahead as
coaches replace trains.
Crews will work around the clock
from Saturday 9 November to Sunday 1
December, laying track and continuing
construction on station upgrades while
newly constructed infrastructure is
made ready for service, tested for safety
and drivers are trained along the line.
Regional Rail Revival Director Mark
Havryluk said crews would be laying
track at level crossings in Bacchus
Marsh, on the Ballan passing loop and
between Bacchus Marsh Station and at
the new stabling facility in Maddingley.
Work will also continue on station
upgrades at Ballan and Bacchus Marsh.
“The commissioning process is all
about ensuring the new track and new
station are fully integrated into the
existing network and ready to safely
take passengers when we reopen the
line,” Mr Havryluk said.
Department of Transport Head of
Transport Services Jeroen Weimar said
a mixture of express and stopping all
station coaches will replace trains for
the full journey between Wendouree,
Ballarat, Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and
Southern Cross Station while the work
takes place.
“We understand there have been
significant changes on the Ballarat
Line recently while we get on with this
exciting upgrade work, and I want to
thank everyone for their patience ,” Mr
Weimar said.
“While we understand changes to
regular services can be frustrating, it
will mean a massive amount of work
can be completed and passengers will
experience the benefits sooner.”
Major construction on the half-a-billion-
dollar Ballarat Line Upgrade is on track
for completion by the end of the year
with the project team also planning for
work to take place at Wendouree station
in December.
For more information about the Ballarat
Line Upgrade and other major projects
across Victoria, visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au.
Passengers are encouraged to allow
extra travel time and plan their journey
at ptv.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 800
007.
These trees are now
100-years old. The plan about
4-years ago was to extend
Woolpack road to the free- It is often reported on new coaches and players for football teams,
way. Take out 5-trees and re- but let’s not forget the netball. A sport that often ‘props’ up clubs
plant 20-whilst constructing when the football teams are struggling.
a round-a-bout, (ie. 5 for 20) The Darley Football Netball Club announced the appointment of
I believe a petition was Dianne McCormack as their Senior Netball Head Coach for the 2020
taken at the time supporting season.
the plan. A media release for the club said, “this appointment will be a
Those who successfully fantastic contributor to the development of the netball program at
stopped this obvious and the Devils.”
simple solution to the now “Dianne’s expertise is sure to excite players and members alike,” it
read.
enormous problem that the
Dianne has an extremely impressive netball
town now has with traffic
congestion, should be ques- coaching history, having coached:
tioned as to why they still • Casey Demons VNL
oppose the obvious. • Monash University Storm VNL
These same ‘do-gooders’ • Victorian Men’s State League
• Southern Saints VNL Club
never mention that already
• RDFNL & Regional Victorian State League
over 40-trees have been re-
placed along the Avenue of • Netball Victoria Zone Academy Head Coach & Selection Day
Honour. Coach
Wake up to the real world. • Lowther Hall GSV
• Victorian Deaf Netball team
Upgrade the Avenue of
For the past 7-years Dianne has been the head coach at Rupertswood
Honour, extend Woolpack
Road, and construct an up to Football Netball Club,
date Memorial that not only bringing in 15-premierships across various grades, the media release
honours the WWI Veterans, stated.
but those that have followed Dianne has also worked extensively for Netball Victoria, working as
in their footsteps. a Head Zone Academy
Just do it. Coach, Course Presenter, TID Scout along with training, coaching
and mentoring other coaches and professional Men’s and Women’s
Rick Dickson
Netball teams.
Maddingley
“The devils could not be more excited to have you on board.”

Moorabool Shire Council

COUNCIL MEETING STRAWBERRIES & CHERRIES WEEKEND 2019 ROAD CLOSURES
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 4 December 2019, at Strawberries and Cherries event is on 16 and 17 November 2019.
6.00pm, in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan. Please be advised of the following road closures during the event:
Members of the public are welcome to attend. Road and Carriageway Closures
(freeways and arterial roads only) Road(s) Date and time
NOMINATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS CLOSING THIS FRIDAY Bacchus Marsh Road (between Young Street and 16 November 2019 4.00am to
If you would like to recognise an outstanding resident or an outstanding community event as Gisborne Road), Bacchus Marsh 17 November 2019 9.00pm
part of the Australia Day Awards in 2019, simply download a form from our website (www. Western Freeway westbound off ramp exit to 16 Nov 2019 9.00am to 3.00pm and
moorabool.vic.gov.au/my-council/australian-citizenship-ceremony) Bacchus Marsh Road 17 Nov 2019 9.00am to 3.00pm
or pick up a form from one of our Customer Service Centres.
Old Western Highway westbound lane closure at 16 Nov 2019 8.00am to 5.00pm and
Nominations are closing soon for:
Hopetoun Park Drive intersection 17 Nov 2019 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year Reduced speed limits will also apply along the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour during the
• Community Event of the Year event period.
Completed nomination forms need to be submitted by close of business this Temporary Closure of Car Park at the rear of Village Green
Friday 15 November 2019. To allow for the preparation of the event carnival and fireworks, access to the car park at the
rear of the Village Green will be closed for public parking from:
EMPLOYMENT 7.00am Wednesday November 13 to 5.00pm Monday 18 November 2019.
Council invites applications for the existing vacancy:
Diversional Therapist / Lifestyle Activities – (Part time temp 12 month position)
Applications close on Friday 22 November 2019
All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Derek Madden
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
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educational week.
LEO—July 23-August 22

Stars & Puzzles

Believing in yourself is the key if others are to believe in
you. Communications improve, thanks to your more
positive approach. Your love life is on a steadier footing.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
You are in the right place at the right time, leading to
gains in areas of career or education. Community inter-
ests appeal to you but check out how many strings are
attached.
QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
Tryouts prove rewarding this week, provided you are in
shape both mentally and physically. Your partner is more
reliable and more understanding - but also much busier
than of late.
★★★★★★★★ SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
Tensions ease, but only after you speak your mind. Your
ARIES—March 21-April 20 partner may be in a surprisingly extravagant mood and
eager to spoil you. A friend may be a little too curious
Doubts clear regarding the motivations of a workmate or over the weekend.
neighbour. Some legal affairs may require prompt and
careful attention this week. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
TAURUS—April 21-May 22 A friend is willing to admit errrors. Now it’s up to you
Your enthusiasm for a new project heightens, but evalu- not to press the point. Advice coming your way may need
ate it throughly before making a financial commitment. careful evaluation. Your sense of justice prevails in a
You and your partner may share a new interest. A public community matter.
speaking performance earns kudos.
CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 Leadership comes naturally to you, which is a blessing
Your mechanical abilities may be strong, but don’t tackle this week. Friends and workmates look to you to take
projects beyond your scope. A financial favour may be charge. A family misunderstanding clears.
returned. Weigh all sides carefully before making a ca- AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
reer related decision.
Friends arrive late and projects may be delayed. Be pre-
CANCER—June 22-July 22
NO. 9126 Watch out for a reckless streak that finds you saying “yes”
pared with reading matter and the like. This is a good
week for tackling detailed chores. Your promotional skills
ACROSS DOWN when you should be saying “I’ll think about it”. Meeting are sharp.
6. Insect (11) 1. Dance (8) people from diverse backgrounds makes this a social and
educational week. PISCES—February 20-March 20
7. Care (4) 2. Medical complaint
8. Good-looking (8) (6) Your career pace quickens, while romance progresses
LEO—July 23-August 22 gently but surely. You enjoy the limelight on the weekend.
9. List (6) 3. Angle (6)
10. Register (6) 4. Work (4) Believing in yourself is the key if others are to believe in Financial housekeeping is important before you are
12. Over (6) 5. Quiver (6) you. Communications improve, thanks to your more swamped with still more paper.
15. Hat (6) 6. Departure (5) positive approach. Your love life is on a steadier footing.
17. Dog (8) 11. Yellow (8) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
VIRGO—August 23-September 22 You are an excellent student, absorbing life’s lessons. As
19. Gem (4) 13. Pillar (6)
20. Confection (11) 14. Snub (6) You are in the right place at the right time, leading to a teacher, you tend to be impatient. Beautiful objects are
15. Chicken (6) gains in areas of career or education. Community inter- important to you, but see you pursuing educational rather
16. Joint (5) ests appeal to you but check out how many strings are than materialistic goals. Some changes in your career path
18. Flippant (4) attached. may take place.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22

ACROSS Tryouts prove rewarding this week, provided you are in
6. Couldn’t remember after taking a shower? (5,6). 7. A shape both mentally and physically. Your partner is more

SUDOKU
second-hand lead (4). 8. A delivery when away on holi- reliable and more understanding - but also much busier
day (3-5). 9. Sounds like the said Fort (6). 10. When you than of late.
call round, the old boy is dressing (6). 12. Having dark-
ened the interior of the outhouse now (6). 15. In the code SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
I broke, figure it means “tame” (6). 17. I have a trap set
in the test. It’s unprecedented (8). 19. Dial that’s round
NUMBER GAME
Tensions ease, but only after you speak your mind. Your
partner may be in a surprisingly extravagant mood and
(4). 20. Minor work (5,6). eager to spoil you. A friend may be a little too curious
over the ANSWER
weekend. BELOW
DOWN
1. Went back again and found (8). 2. When clubs turn SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
up, becomes curious (6). 3. That’s a hundred bid for the
chest (6). 4. Ran off roaring out his name (4). 5. A line of A friend is willing to admit errrors. Now it’s up to you
music (6). 6. Give one a share of the copper and other not to press the point. Advice coming your way may need
metal (3,2). 11. Gambling den? (4,4). 13. He’ll reach out careful evaluation. Your sense of justice prevails in a
to catch the ball (6). 14. Take everything out of Dundee community matter.
(6). 15. All unhappy about being brought up in Texas CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
(6). 16. It covers the inside of the vessel (5). 18. Bag
and don’t let go (4). Leadership comes naturally to you, which is a blessing
this week. Friends and workmates look to you to take
charge. A family misunderstanding clears.
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9125
18, Grip.
Friends arrive late and projects may be delayed. Be pre-
race. 14, Denude (anag.). 15, Da-lla-s (rev.). 16, Liner.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
(anag.). 5, Strain. 6, Cu-t in. 11, Back room. 13, H-O- pared with reading matter and the like. This is a good
Across - 6, Respirator. 8, Ante. 9, Pile. 10, Tweak. 11,
Down - 1, Re-traced. 2, Snoops (rev.). 3, C-offer. 4, Igor week for tackling detailed chores. Your promotional skills
Edge. 12, Offspring. 16, Makeshift. 20, Lees. 22, Motor.
Or-I-gin-al. 19, Ring. 20, Child labour. are sharp.
23, Lout. 24, Area. 25, Remunerate.
(knox). 10, R-OB-ing. 12, Sh-AD-ed. 15, Doci-L-e. 17, PISCES—February 20-March 20
Down - 1, Belief. 2, Appease. 3, Crater. 4, Strewn. 5,
Your career pace quickens, while romance progresses
Across - 6, Clean forget. 7, S-tar. 8, Off-break. 9, Knocks
Drake. 7, Stage. 13, Irk. 14, Cholera. 15, Decry. 17, Au-
gently but surely. You enjoy the limelight on the weekend.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
tumn. 18, Errand. 19, Faulty. 21, Smart.
Financial housekeeping is important before you are
swamped with still more paper.
15, Bantam. 16, Elbow. 18, Airy.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, Shortening. 8, Eve-N. 9, Eric (anag.). 10, I-
Tremor. 6, Going. 11, Cowardly. 13, Column. 14, Slight.
B-sen. 11, T-H-ou. 12, Dead ahead. 16, Toot-hsome. 20,
Down - 1, Fandango. 2, Asthma. 3, Corner. 4, Opus. 5, BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
Twig. 22, Ro-as-t. 23, I-O-na. 24, We-r-e. 25, Be-long-
tian. 19, Ruby. 20, Marshmallow. You are an excellent student, absorbing life’s lessons. As
ings.
Agenda. 10, Record. 12, Across. 15, Bowler. 17, Alsa- a teacher, you tend to be impatient. Beautiful objects are
Down - 1, Charge. 2, Br-oc-ade. 3, Per-ish. 4, Si-esta.
Across - 6, Grasshopper. 7, Mind. 8, Handsome. 9, important to you, but see you pursuing educational rather
5, A-gent. 7, D-em-on. 13, (Sept)E(mber)-go. 14, Aspi-
QUICK SOLUTIONS than materialistic goals. Some changes in your career path
rin (anag.). 15, O-W-N-E-r. 17, O-racle. 18, Ti-TA-ns. 19, may take place.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9126
Man-age. 21, Greb-E.
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Hearing continues Putting pen to paper

in County Court
By Helen Tatchell
Ink in the biro will be drained after
Council finish writing to the State
By Meg Kennedy government.
In Urgent Business at the 6 November
A Darley man who allegedly raped and
Council meeting, Councillor Jarrod
held a woman captive, will appear for a
Bingham has two matters of interest, one
Directions Hearing in the County Court later
was the Fire Services Levy on council rate
this month.
notices.
Robert Wilson appeared via video link in “The State government has raised $14.8
the County Court at Melbourne on Thursday, million through the fire levy over the last
7 November for a committal hearing. five-years within this municipality,” he
He is alleged to have kept a 39-year old said.
Vietnamese woman he met via a dating app, “Why should we be paying a fire levy
captive in his Darley house between March that is rarely used her to upgrade our
25 and March 29 of this year.
vital infrastructure,” Cr Bingham told the
It is alleged he repeatedly raped and
meeting.
assaulted the woman and forced her to make
“Instead we are doing what the state
a financial transaction to his bank account.
government won’t; invest in our volunteers
At a previous Melbourne Magistrates’ Court through community grants.”
appearance in August, Wilson’s legal team Cr Bingham requested Council write to
contested Wilson’s sexual assault allegation. the Minister again, following no response
Wilson will reappear in the County Court “since last time the issue of fire levies was
on Thursday, 21 November. raised.”
“We need to ask the Minister to invest
the money that has been raised within
the municipality, in this municipality, and
remind them that we do actually exist,” he
said.
The other letter for Council to write
suggested by Cr Bingham, would be
addressed to Vicroads.
“The dilapidated state on the freeways is
completely overgrown,” he said.
“I request Council write to Vicroads
asking the roadside to be slashed.”
West Ward Councillor Tom Sullivan also
raised a matter concerning ‘bone yards of
cars’ around the district.
“After driving around, I notice the
unsightly look of car wrecks; are they
running a business or just being dumped?
“It is very challenging to those who live in
the area. It is very irritating and annoying,
it is disrespect to our municipality, and I
would like a report on how we should
tackle this,” he said.

WHAT’S ON
The What’s On section is for non-profit community organisations. All free events submitted will be considered for FREE publication at the
Editors discretion. Advertising of AGMs in this section will only appear if a paid public notice also appears in the classifieds section, as per
the constitution of Business & Consumer Affairs for incorporated groups.

ADULT EDUCATION
Ballan & District Community House
For class enrolment information, venue hire and costs; please
call 5368 1934 or email info@bchvic.org.au
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre
Short courses and classes. 33-35 Jonathan Drive, Darley. BM &
District Photography Club - Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of month, 7.30pm. Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390.
The Laurels – Bacchus Marsh Community College
Courses and classes. 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
Enquiries & enrolments - 5367 1061.
U3A Bacchus Marsh
Active seniors social learning, for daily activities contact
5367 5341 or visit our website - www.u3abacchus.org.au
MEETINGS
BacchChat @ Lerderderg Library
1st Saturday of the Month, 10am-12 noon. Various topics of
interest presented. Enquiries – 5366 7100 or www.moorabool.
vic.gov.au/libraries
Ballan & District CWA
Branch meetings – 2nd Thursday each month. RSL Hall,
Inglis St, Ballan, 7.30pm. All welcome - enquiries to 0407 992
767 or email ballandistrictcwa@gmail.com
Ballan District Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club
Meetings - second Monday each month, 8pm. Tom Mullane
Pavilion, Ballan Racecourse Reserve. Enquiries – Brian 5368
2255 or Ray 5368 1177.
Bacchus Marsh Playgroup
(Behind St Andrew’s Church) Cnr Gisborne Rd & Lerderderg
Ballan Playgroup: Every Tuesday of school Term. St John’s
Anglican Church Hall  - 9:30-11:30am. Enquiries - 0409 681
138 Anna or 0421 905 558 Tamsin.
Ballan Anglers Inc
Meeting second Wednesday every month. Senior Citizens
Room, Steiglitz Street, Ballan, 7.30pm. More anglers and
families needed and welcome – 0400 003 936.
Bacchus Marsh CWA Day Branch
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 10am at the Darley
Hub, Wittick Street, Darley. Enquiries: 5368 7273.
Alanon Support Group - for families of alcoholics
Meets at 10.30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month
at the Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh.
Enq - 0421 222 717.
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh)
Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion.
Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd,
Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Kerry 9741 9705.
MARKETS
Ballan Lions Club Market
Next market – Saturday 7th December 2019.
First Saturday each month - Inglis St, Ballan – 9am-1pm.
Enquiries – Kristie 0406 426 460.
Darley Market
Saturday 16th November, 8am - 1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday each
month at Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries – 0488 345
145 (Alan).
CHURCH
Bacchus Marsh Christian Church
St Malachy’s Catholic Church Blackwood
Service every Sunday at 4pm.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Service Times - Bacchus Marsh - Every Sunday 9am and
1st, 3rd & 4th Sunday 10.30am, Saturday 5pm, Balliang -
2nd Sunday 11am, 4th Sunday 9am, Myrniong - 1st and 3rd
Sunday 11am. Enquiries 5367 5362
B3 Community
Family friendly, informal church with a difference. Every
2nd & 4th Sunday 4.30pm at The Pavilion Room, Darley Civic
Centre, 182 Halletts Way, Darley.
Church of the Living God
Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday
of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St,
Maddingley. Enq – 0408 260 727.
Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
Non-denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s
KYB Monday evenings 6pm (0429 681 566.) Ladies KYB
Wednesday 1pm (5367 6834).
Bacchus Marsh Life Church
Meeting 10am every Sunday at the Bacchus Marsh RSL, 203
Main Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh Catholic Church
Mass Times – Saturday- 5pm; Sunday – 8.30am & 10am.
Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish
Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday. Pentland Hills
2pm 1st Sunday of month. Enquiries - 5367 2543 (office).
o

Street, Bacchus Marsh. Monday-Friday 9am, 11am, 1pm & Sunday Services 10am with kids program. 222 Main St, BALLAN FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
3pm. Enquiries – Cindy 0433 651 066. Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries 9028 2622.
Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park
Working bees every 3rd Sunday of each month. All welcome.
St John’s Anglican Church Ballan
58 Simpson St, Ballan - Service - 10:30 every Sunday. Enq -
WOOL OFF
Enquiries - 0400 052 857. Rev’d Glen Wesley - 5368 2730.
Moorabool Mission Recovery Group
Struggling with addiction; Pain from the past; family member
out of control? Meeting weekly - Wednesday, 12.30pm – Jean
Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
Mass every Saturday 6.30pm. DAY
Ballan Uniting Church
Oomes Room, Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh. Enq-
Pastor Merv Patton – 0412 290 036.
(St Paul’s) - Services 11.15am every Sunday. Saturday 16th November
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
CWA - The Marshians Night Branch Bacchus Marsh FRASERS SHED (Directly opposite Cross Roads, Ballan)
Sundays, 10:30am, Worship Service and Children’s Program.
Meet first Tuesday of month - The Hub, Wittick St, Darley,
7pm.  Enquiries - Gay Hooper 0413 350 012. Phone 5367 6550 for more details.
The Pottery Group
Tuesday and Saturday 1pm-3pm, at the Public Park Hall
(next to Tennis Courts), Stanley St, Gordon. All welcome. DO YOU HAVE SOME SHEEP TO
Enquiries to Maureen 0447173031.
Darley Park Native Gardens BE SHORN??
Working Bee, 1st Tuesday of the month at 9am. Contact Andy
5367 2616 or Wendy 5367 4170. Small to medium mobs - $10 per head
Bacchus Marsh & District Garden Club Drop off or pick-ups available - $20 per load
Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at The Laurels, Bookings essential
229 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Guest Speakers. Supper after
For more info on pricing or to arrange a pick-up/drop off call
each meeting. All Welcome. Enquiries - Wendy 5367 4170.
Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc DARREN HODGE PH: 0407 682 353
Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers Memorial BRIAN SMITH PH: 0428 608 238
Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535.
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Prepare for the Fire Season
Fire danger approaches
CFA has put out a strong warning for the
Central Highlands area could be under
risk, following a prediction of a severe
upcoming fire season.
CFA has highlighted the need to prepare
Victorian properties as the state moves
towards a fire season, that in some areas
will be more severe than normal.
The Fire Danger Period is fast approaching
across Victoria, after which the window to
conduct burn-offs without a permit closes.
The recent Australian seasonal bushfire
outlook carries some risk that ash
forests in Victoria, including the Central
Highlands areas, may dry out faster and
become more flammable than normal
during summer.
CFA recommends the best way to defend
homes is to prepare before the Fire Danger
Period begins.
This includes cleaning up gardens,
gutters and removing flammable waste
from yards.
Bacchus Marsh Urban Fire Brigade
Captain, Phil Clayden, said residents who
want to conduct burn-offs on their private
properties need to follow some basic rules.
“Check the weather conditions, monitor
the wind, and follow local council laws
and regulations.
Before lighting up, register your burn-
off,” he said.
“It is important that as well as registering
your burn-offs, you notify your
neighbours that they may see smoke as
If there is a bushfire in
your area, your water
pressure may drop or
your supply may be cut.
We recommend you
consult your local CFA
about bushfire
preparation for your
family and home.
It’s important to have an
independent water supply
To find out more go to
westernwater.com.au/bushfires
WesternWaterAU westernwater
Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au
false alarms take CFA firefighters away
from real emergencies which can be very Keep your burn-off safe and legal:
frustrating for our crews.”
By registering burn-offs, any reports of • Check fire restrictions with your local council and register your burn on 1800 668 511
smoke or fire will be cross-checked with
• Check and monitor weather conditions – particularly wind
the burn-off register to avoid unnecessary
• To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand
response of fire services.
Mr Clayden said that when registering a
• Leave a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn
burn-off by phone or email, people would • Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading
be asked for basic information such as • Never leave a burn-off unattended – stay for its entire duration
location, date, start and finish times, and • If your burn-off gets out of control, call triple-000 immediately
what they intend to burn. For more information about preparing your property, go to cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
“The burn-off line is very easy to use – the
operators are friendly, and prompt you by
asking the key questions,” he said.
“When conducting burn-offs, remain
alert and always have resources on hand
to extinguish the fire.
“Check the weather, winds must be light
and temperatures low.
“Make sure you have sufficient water on
hand, and fully extinguish the burn once
completed.
“Escaped burn-offs or those not conducted
properly will result in you being liable for
the consequences,” he said.
The Fire Danger Period in Moorabool is
expected to be announced in the coming
weeks.
Landowners can register their burn-
off with the Emergency Services
Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) by
calling 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@
esta.vic.gov.au. Photo Chris Thom
Do you have an
emergency plan?
Prepare an Emergency plan for your home
✔ Talk to your family about your plan and remember your pets.
✔ Plan how you are going to protect horses and livestock.
✔ Plan different ways to leave your area in the event of an emergency.
✔ Emergency plan templates are available from the CFA, SES
and the Red Cross.
✔ Let your neighbours know what you will do in the event of an
emergency.
✔ Practise your plan with your children.
Stay Informed
✔ Learn about your local environment and what risks are in your area.
✔ Join a CFA Community Fireguard group.
✔ Be a part of your local community and get to know your neighbours.
✔ During the fire season check the Fire Danger Rating signs and
listen for emergency broadcasts.
✔ Visit the CFA and SES websites.
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Prepare for the Fire Season

Care needed when burning off
CFA is urging residents in Central and
Western Victoria to take extreme care when
burning off, as the Fire Danger Period
approaches.
State Duty Officer Kade Dowie said
volunteers had responded to a spate of
unregistered fires taking up hundreds of
volunteers’ hours unnecessarily.
“We encourage residents in the areas not
yet in Fire Danger Period to take advantage
of the window of opportunity to clean up
their properties before the bushfire season,
but the effects of an out-of-control fire can be
devastating,” he said.
“With hot and windy conditions, burn-
offs can flare up a couple of days after the
burn-off, which highlights the importance
of making sure your burn-off is fully
extinguished.
We’d urge anyone who burns off to double
check that it has been fully extinguished.”
Much of the north and north-east areas of
Victoria already have fire restrictions in
place.
“It is vital people do the right thing by
checking conditions, complying with local
by-laws and registering their burn-offs. A
two-minute call is all it takes to register the
burn,” Mr Dowie said.
“It is absolutely essential that you have
enough water on hand to put out a fire. There
isn’t enough time to run back to your house
if your fire gets out of control. You should
construct a fire break, free of flammable,
materials around any burn-off”.
Burning off undergrowth and other
vegetation may generally be permitted
outside of the Fire Danger Period, but
landowners should always check local laws
and register their burn-off by calling 1800
668 511.
Property owners have legal obligations
lient: Cross Roads Trading
ate: 20/12/17
ock Up No.: 3 Keep your burn-off safe and legal:
• Check fire restrictions with your local council and register your burn on 1800 668 511
• Check and monitor weather conditions – particularly wind
• To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours
beforehand
• Leave a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn
• Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading
• Never leave a burn-off unattended – stay for its entire duration
• If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately
Photo Chris Thom
when burning off.
Failing to comply with local council by-laws
and state legislation can lead to a fine.
Mr Dowie said registering burn-offs by
calling 1800 668 511 would ensure the burn
could be added to the state-wide register.
“All calls to Triple -000 about smoke
sightings are cross-checked with that
register, and firefighters are called out if
nothing is listed for that location,” he said.
“False alarm calls to unregistered burn-
offs take volunteer firefighters away from
workplaces, families and other emergencies.”
If you light a fire without a permit during
the Fire Danger Period, you could be charged
with breaking the law. Penalties may include
a fine up to $19,342 and/or up to 12 months
imprisonment.
Haystacks fires common
Dry conditions in some parts of regional lightning, equipment and machinery,
Victoria, similar to those seen last year, have but another major source is spontaneous
led to a warning to all farmers to exercise combustion.”
extreme caution with the cutting, baling and Spontaneous combustion can occur when
storage of hay. hay is either not properly cured before baling,
CFA Chief Officer Steve Warrington said or not stored to protect it from rain or damp
firefighters responded to a record number of conditions, which means moisture content
haystack fires last fire season. in the bales is higher than the recommended
“Over the previous fire season CFA crews level.
responded to close to 90 haystack fires – They are then stored in environments with
more than any season before,” he said. high temperatures and little airflow which
“North West Victoria was a hot spot last fire triggers a chemical reaction that leads to fire.
season and remains a concern for CFA. This can happen to any bale regardless of
“Dry conditions have meant some crops size.
have failed with farmers having to cut crops “The advice is clear and simple; cure your
for hay raising the potential risk of haystack hay properly and then store it in multiple
fires. locations and away from assets to avoid large
“It is important for farmers when you’re losses if a fire occurs,” Mr Warrington said.
preparing your property for the fire season “If you’re storing hay in a shed, make sure
that your haystacks are prepared, put away air can circulate around the haystacks,
and stored safely.” monitor stacks on a regular basis, check for
Mr Warrington emphasised that haystacks heat levels and avoid walking on stacks in
can pose a great danger and occupy crucial case they collapse due to internal heating.
firefighting resources for days during a “Please make sure to keep your haystacks
potentially extreme fire season. out of the rain to avoid fluctuating moisture
“What people don’t realise is that when content.
a haystack catches fire, it continues to “Since 2008, CFA has responded to more
smoulder over a long period and CFA crews than 1500 haystack fires.
need to continue monitoring it for several “By storing your haystacks properly, you
days to make sure it doesn’t spread and get can avoid adding to those statistics and save
out of control,” he said. yourself from the costly impact of a fire,” me
“Haystack fires can start quite easily from said.
Important tips:
• It is important to ensure hay is well cured before bailing.
• Know the history of the hay you purchase.
• Keep haystacks to a limited size.
• Monitor moisture and temperature of your hay regularly.
• Watch for unusual odours such as pipe tobacco, caramel, burning or musty smells.
• Store hay in separate stacks or sheds away from farm equipment and other buildings.
• Keep your hay dry. Protect it from rain, leaking rooves or spouts, and runoff. Cover
stacks with tarps or hay caps.
• Don’t stack hay right to the top of a hay shed. Allow some air to circulate at the top
– this helps to carry away moisture.
• Temperature Guide – what to do when your hay is overheating Use a thermometer
in a probe or insert a crowbar into the middle of the stack for two hours
• Less than 50°C (can handlebar without discomfort): Check temperature daily.
• 50°C - 60°C (can only handle crowbar for short time): Check temperature twice daily.
Remove machinery from shed.
• 60°C - 70°C (can touch bar only briefly): Check temperature every two to four hours.
Move hay to improve air flow.
• Over 70 °C (bar is too hot to hold): Potential for fire. Call 000 immediately. Avoid
walking on top of haystack.

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• Stock Feed & Pet Food • Horse Supplies
• Sand, Soil & Garden • Husqvarna Products
• Rain Water Tanks

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Family Home, Market

Family Neighbourhood
remains
strong
Despite the Spring Racing
Carnival and a lot of wet
weather, the weekly auction
clearance rate has stayed
strong for the past four
months.
October has followed
the strong pace set by
September, and our auction
numbers continue to blitz
the 2018 figures.
November is the last hurrah
GIL KING before everything settles
CEO, REIV down for the Christmas
45 Horder Crescent, Darley
period, a lot of buyers are
$560,000 - $580,000 We are two-thirds of the looking to buy a home in
way through the spring their desired area before
Situated in the Elms Estate this lovely home of 4 bedrooms,
auction season and the December.
2 bathrooms and 3 living areas caters for the whole family.
market remains strong.
The formal dining and lounge are at the front of the house With low-interest rates,
together with the master bedroom with a wall of BIR’s We have seen a lot of better lending conditions,
and full ensuite. From here you go through to the kitchen exciting auctions play out and changes to the First
with timber cupboards and quality appliances, and meals across Victoria throughout Home Buyers Scheme, there
and spacious family room with wood heater and views spring and we expect that to is a huge demand for people
to the beautiful back garden. The family bathroom and continue until summer. looking to buy property
remaining bedrooms with BIR’s are off this area. Ducted We have seen many across regional Victoria.
heating and cooling is installed throughout ensuring year auctions exceed their Regional houses and units
round comfort. The north facing alfresco area has been expected reserve price, and continue to be snapped up in
totally enclosed providing a 3rd living area and has direct some unusual smaller bids record time.
access from your double garage with remote roller door. getting the job done. More properties are
Externally we have beautiful fernery along the south side Across October, we had urgently needed, if you are
of the house and landscaped gardens on a generous size 222 reported auctions held looking to sell, now is the
block of land with driveway access to the backyard. Inspect across regional Victoria, with perfect time to do so.
this property to appreciate the quality on offer. Market
129 homesremains strong a
sold; achieving For independent research
clearance rate of 58.1%. andthe
data about recent sales,a
We are two-thirds of the way through spring auction season
Belmont
remains has once again auctions median prices and
strong.
recorded
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sold; achieving a clearance rate of 58.1%.

REIV Reported Auction figures October 2019

Auctions Held Auction Sales Clearance Rates
Metro 3476 2645 76.1%
Regional 222 129 58.1%
Total 3698 2774 75.0%

Belmont has once again recorded the highest amount of propertie

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regional Victoria, with 23 properties having gone under the hamm
Despite the Spring Racing Carnival and a lot of wet weather, the
clearance rate has stayed strong for the past four months.
October has followed the strong pace set by September, and our
continue to blitz the 2018 figures.
November is the last hurrah before everything settles down for th
a lot of buyers are looking to buy a home in their desired area be
With low-interest rates, better lending conditions, and changes to
Buyers Scheme, there is a huge demand for people looking to bu
regional Victoria.
Regional houses and units continue to be snapped up in record t
More properties are urgently needed, if you are looking to sell, no
time to do so.
For independent research and data about recent sales, auctions
rental yields for suburbs all over Victoria, or statistics to help you
agent to sell your home, go to reiv.com.au.
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Arbee Real Estate

FOR SALE 45 Horder Crescent, Darley FOR SALE 48 Rosehill drive, Bacchus Marsh
4 2 2 4 2 2

Family Home, Family Neighbourhood Contemporary Style With Prestige Inclusions

Situated in the Elms Estate this lovely home of 4 bedrooms, 2 Stunning ex display home, offering 4 BR, master with ensuite and large
bathrooms and 3 living areas caters for the whole family. The formal WIR. Three BR with BIR and share access to a central bathroom and
dining and lounge are at the front of the house together with the master separate powder room. Formal lounge with Rinnai Sapphire fireplace,
bedroom with a wall of BIR’s and full ensuite. Kitchen with timber open plan dining/living area, overseen by a chef style kitchen with dual
cupboards & quality appliances & meals & spacious family room with pantries, white stone benchtops, Decked alfresco entertaining area to
wood heater. fully landscaped gardens.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $560,000-$580,000 FOR SALE $595,000-$630,000

NEW LISTING CONTACT

WEB
Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
arbeerealestate.com.au
CONTACT
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Daryl Gould 0409 233 157 & Pete Leonard 0429 671 990
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FOR SALE 4 Staughton Court, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 17 Madden Drive, Bacchus Marsh
2 1 2 4 2 1

Opportunity Knocking! 4 Bedroom Town Property

Centrally located home, 2 bedroom plus family room/3rd bedroom Featuring 4 large bedrooms, master with an ENS and WIR. The 4th
home, good sized open kitchen, separate lounge & updated bathroom. bedroom is big enough to be a 2nd living area. 900mm gas cook top,
Gas heater in both the lounge and family rooms & ducted evap cooling 600mm wall oven, plenty of storage and bench space. Situated on a
throughout. Externally, decked area off the family room, laundry, 647m2 parcel of land, with a spacious living area, ducted heating &
second toilet and 2 sheds as well as a double length carport. cooling, large walk in linen, 6m x 4.4m single car garage and only
walking distance to Hospital, cafes, Bacchus Marsh township.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $460,000-$480,000 FOR SALE $539,000-$569,000
CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157 CONTACT Kelvin Gaffiero 0410 998 736
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FOR SALE 144 Camerons Road, Darley FOR SALE 16 Richardson Court, Maddingley
4 2 3 3 1 2

“Peppercorn Grove” – A Hidden Gem It’s Not A House, It’s A Home

Unique family home on 25.26 hectares (62.4 acres) is tucked away Great sized 612sqm corner block. 3 Bedrooms + study with updated
beside Goodman’s Creek just 7km from Bacchus Marsh township. No bathroom & kitchen. Lounge/meals/kitchen opening onto undercover
expense spared in this 4 bedroom plus study that could be your fifth outdoor entertaining with fireplace. Well presented garden with side &
bedroom, 2 bathrooms, powder room, 3 spacious living areas and rear access for the boat, caravan or shed (STCA). Close to Bacchus
quality kitchen. Paved verandah, triple carport and huge outdoor Marsh Grammar, new Medical Centre, Sporting Grounds, Golf Course &
covered area with fernery and suitable for year round entertaining. Station. Perfect for first home owners, investors, down-sizers.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $1,950,000 FOR SALE $420,000-$430,000
CONTACT Daryl 0409 233 157 Steve 0475 888 101 CONTACT Steve 0475 888 101 Kelvin 0410 998 736
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FOR SALE 1 Tulloch Court, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 2291 Gisborne Road, Coimadai
3 2 2 3 2 2

Great Investor Or First home Buyer Opportunity Family Home on 16 Acres With Views
Excellent 3 bedroom plus study family home ideal for the first home Nestled peacefully minutes from Bacchus Marsh, relaxing & tranquil
buyer or investor. The master has a WIR and ensuite, bedrooms 2 & 3 living, with captivating & uninterrupted breath-taking views of the
have BIR and the study could easily be a 4th bedroom. The large lounge countryside on 16.5 acres. 4 paddocks with established fencing,
room is at the rear of the house past the meals area and kitchen with established drip fed orchard & veggie gardens, chook pen, mains water
excellent bench space and plenty of storage. There is ducted heating & a total 43,500lts of water tanks, study/4th bedroom, separate
installed throughout and an air conditioner in the lounge. rumpus room, large double garage, large alfresco area, 12x 7.6m.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $495,000 FOR SALE $1,050,000 - $1,150,000
CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157 CONTACT Kelvin Gaffiero 0410 998 736
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FOR SALE 1726 Glenmore Road, Rowsley FOR SALE 10 William Street, Bacchus Marsh
2 1 3 4 3 2

Fantastic Hobby Farm/Rural Getaway! Don’t Dream a Dream – Buy One!

In the Rowsley Valley is this very comfortable home of 2 bedrooms plus Sitting on a substantial 1733m² block right in the heart of town is this
rumpus, lounge with wood heater and split system A/C, and country impeccable 4 bedroom residence. 3 generous sized bedrooms, central
style kitchen. Large rumpus room could be used for 3rd bedroom and/ bathroom & solid timber kitchen. Entertaining is easy with seamless
or sitting room. There is a decked pergola on the rear and one side of access to the dining & large family room. Adjacent to the living area is
house and landscaped gardens surround the home. Externally we have the huge master bedroom with full ens, WIR & French doors leading out
garage and machinery shed, hay shed, BBQ area, vegie garden. to the north facing alfresco. Flanked by an 11.8m x 4.2m lock up garage.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $795,000-$850,000 FOR SALE $990,000 - $1,080,000
CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157 CONTACT Peter 0429 671 990 Daryl 0409 233 157
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Steve Creese Daryl Gould Peter Leonard Kelvin Gaffiero Rikki Millington
0475 888 101 0409 233 157 0429 671 990 0410 998 736 Sales Support

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Your Questions Answered

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

SPRING MARKET UPDATE

SPRING MARKET UPDATE
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Springtime, low interest rates & buyer confidence have combined to increase levels of
demand and bring sales numbers up. These factors combine to make it a good time to sell
and some great results are being achieved in the area.

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must ensure they cover carpets, curtains, fixtures and fittings to the property.

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

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

For all your Real Estate needs,

Contact Arbee Real Estate 5367 2333
Arbee Real Estate or sales@arbeerealestate.com.au
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Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

The Centre Annual Multi Event Day was conducted
last Saturday with all athletes participating in 5 events
- sprint, distance, hurdles, long jump and discus. Points
Ballan Brumbies Basketball were allocated on athlete’s performances.  Presentations
to Multi Event award winners will be made this
Results – Week ending 10 November Saturday. All athletes will receive a certificate with
Under 10 Boys results.
Ballan 5 lost Celtic Tigers Green 38 New Under 6 athletes Flynn Thornton and William
Under 10 Girls Moore both recorded 5 PBs for the meet, to be awarded
Balan 22 def Phoenix 7 the Stars of the Week.
Under 12 Boys On Sunday the Centre held an Australian Track & Field
(Red Grade) Coaches Association session for Under 9-16 athletes. 
Ballan 8 lost Excies Acmy Maroon 21 Athletes participated in four 45 minutes sessions
(Blue Grade) learning skills and techniques in jumps, throws,
Ballan 34 def Wildcats White 28 distance, sprints and hurdles under the guidance of
Australian coaches.
Under 12 Girls
Ballan 20 def Wildcats 10 Membership numbers continue to grow, with the
Centre reaching 200 members on Saturday.  Children
Under 14 Boys White
aged 5-15 are still welcome to join the Centre and are
(Red Grade)
invited to a free 2-week trial offer for new athletes. PB Stars of the Week – Flynn & William. Photos - submitted
Ballan 15 lost Phoenix Black 22

Persistent rain prevails again

Under 14 Boys Blue
(Red Grade)
Ballan 27 def Phoenix White 11
Under 14 Boys By Todd Whelan BCA Second Grade - (Round 5)
(White Grade) Darley Cricket Club East Ballarat (10th) v Darley (1st - P4, W3, D1, L0)
Ballan 25 def Phoenix Blue 23 November 9th - 16th @ Russell Square Turf
Under 14 Girls Bad weather has again prevented any action for Darley Day 1 - wash out
Ballan 12 lost Wildcats 37 in the BCA at the weekend with all five grades completely Season leading run scorer (Darley) - J. Spence (148)
washed out without a single ball bowled. Season leading wicket taker (Darley) - H. Jamieson (7)
The Lions First and Second XI’s will be hopeful of a break BCA Third Grade - (Round 5)
in the weather this Saturday to be given the opportunity Lucas (1st) v Darley (11th - P4, W1, D1, L2)
to consolidate their strong standings on the league table so November 9th - 16th @ Victoria Park 4
early in the season. For the Lions First XI especially, they’re Day 1 - wash out
last four weeks have been completely interrupted by rain. Season leading run scorer (Darley) - D. Hoey (132)
Given there was no cricket played for points at the weekend, Season leading wicket taker (Darley) - S. Kumar (7)
BACCHUS MARSH

Ballan Golf Club
Results - Week ending Saturday 9 November
Tuesday – Melbourne Cup Day Stableford.
Winner - Bob Arklay (10) 37 points.
R/up - Les Martin (16) 33 points.
NTPs - 12th John Costello, 15th Les Martin.
14th Peter Di Fiore.
Wednesday – Stableford
(Men’s & Ladies)
Winner - Jimmy Walsh (22) 33 points
on c/b from Les Martin (16).
NTPs - 12th & 15th Les Martin.
let’s check out how the Lions are faring compared to the
BCA Fourth Grade - (Round 4)
same time last season (after four rounds).
Only the Lions Fifth XI has returned lower numbers on
Darley (5th - P3, W1, D1, L2) v Coronet City (10th)
November 9th - 16th @ Darley Civic Hub
last season after four rounds. But given the club is fielding a Day 1 - wash out
Fourth XI this season, such returns can be waived. Season leading run scorer (Darley) - T. Gallagher (98)
It’s been a whirlwind turnaround for the Lions First XI who Season leading wicket taker (Darley) - B. Ward (6)
have shown the greatest improvement over the sample size
BCA Fifth Grade - (Round 5)
up from zero points (after four rounds) in 2018/19, to 18 points
Ballarat-Redan Green (2nd) vs Darley (13th - P4, W0, D1, L3)
and second place on the table. In more encouraging news, the
November 9th @ Alfredton Oval 2
Lions Second XI has also been on the rise this season having
Match drawn - wash out
banked 21 points from their opening four rounds (3 wins,
Season leading run scorer (Darley) - G. Powell (93)
1 draw), up three points on what was a formidable start in
Season leading wicket taker (Darley) - N. Simmons (6)
2018/19. The Lions Third XI have too shown progress on their
opening four rounds from last season, up from six points to
nine with a win and a draw under their belts. For the record,
at the end of the home and away 2018/19 season Darley’s BACCHUS MARSH

Magpie - 14th Ian Perks (Coomealla Golf Club).
Saturday - Stableford
Winner - Bob Arklay (10) 38 points.
First Grade finished seventh (now 2nd), Second Grade fourth
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R/up - Frank White (30) 34 points
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Magpie - 14th Peter Clifford.
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Peter Di Fiore, Bob Arklay and Frank White.
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Bulls claim first Ballan Cricket Club    CBC

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Bacchus Marsh Cricket
By Bruce Thomas
It threatened to rain all day,
but most were surprised when
the McIntyre Cup game against
Woodend at Maddingley Park,
went right through the day without
players coming off the park for
weather. Woodend batted first
after winning the toss and were
always in trouble with wickets
falling regularly to be all out for 82.
The bowling honours were shared
with Ian Spiteri taking 3/20, Jack
Powell 2/2, Lachlan Payne 2/20 and
Brad Croxford 2/23. Coach, James
Lidgett, said “everyone executed
their skills very well” and thinks
that the team seem to be better
suited to the red ball game. The
swing bowling was excellent, and
Lidgett was happy with the all-
round effort.
Bulls’ gun batsman, Alex Porter,
played his first game after spending
the Aussie winter in the UK playing
with Houghton Main Cricket Club
and showed that he had no trouble
adjusting back to the conditions.
Coach Lidgett was happy to have
Porter back in the fold stating “he
is very competitive and is a great
bat” as evidenced by winning the
GDCA batting average for McIntyre
last season. Porter batted well for
35 and then Lidgett himself pushed
the score past Woodend’s total
making 32. The Bulls declared on
3/99 giving the Woodend batsmen
30 long minutes to survive until
stumps. The openers shut up shop
and ended up 0/34 with Bacchus
Marsh taking the first innings
points on Day 1.
The twos travelled to Boardman
Reserve for their Johnstone Shield
game against Sunbury Kangaroos.
Captain Drew Closter won the
toss and sent the opposition in for
a bat. The Bulls managed to have
the opposition all out for 188 off
73 overs. Brenton Payne was the
Ballan 1st X1 Batting - B Shelton 10 no, N Pace 3, and field beautifully in freezing
Ballan v North Ballarat J Letcher 2, C Matheson 2, B Luke conditions. Mickey Rawlins,
1. Clancy Matheson, Angus Britt
Day 1 - washed out
Bowling - C Matheson 2-0-1/4, M and Eamon Grigg also showed the
Ballan 2nd X1 Rawlings 2-0-1/8, J Letcher 3-0- hard work they have been putting
pick of the bowlers with 3/18 off 1/12, A Britt 2-0-1/3, N Stanley 2-0- in at training, by all taking one
Ballan v Creswick
11 overs including 8 maidens. The 1/5, E Grigg 2-0-1/8 wicket each. Melton finished their
Day 1 - washed out innings on 6/69. Noah Pace and
other wickets were shared with Rob Ballan played Melton Centrals on
Strugnell, Tom Wardell and Connor Friday afternoon in some of the Beau Shelton opened the batting
Ballan Under 15
Ascough each taking two wickets. worst conditions for cricket seen. and got Ballan off to a great start,
Ballan v Darley Beau retired on 10 runs not out as
The thirds played Malmsbury in Ballan bowled first and the new
their Division 1 game at Masons Washed out ball was given to Jackson Letcher well as Eamon 0 runs not out and
Lane. Malmsbury won the toss and one of Ballan’s young stars. He Jackson Letcher 2 not out after
Ballan U/12 White took a wicket with the second ball their 20 balls. Ballan Blue fell 35
elected to have a hit. Wickets fell
at regular intervals and the visitors BYE of the innings to get Ballan off to runs short in fading light due to
ended up 10/161 off 52 overs. Chris a great start. Nathan Stanley was two rain and hail delays.
Ballan U/12 Blue next to join in on the fun with Ballan Blue has a well-earned
Porter (3/23) and Billy Griffiths
(3/36) were the pick of the bowlers Ballan 8/35 lost Melton Centrals an excellent wicket in his first bye next week with Ballan White
with Josh Calvitto chipping in with 6/69 over. Ballan continued to bowl scheduled to play Melton Central.
two. A testing time awaited the
Bulls openers, but veteran, Matt
Gellie showed that he was up to
the task making 30 not out and was
well supported by Spence Jenks
taking the score to 0/42 at stumps.
Division 2 travelled to Woodend
who won the toss and put the
Bulls in. Josh Huxtable made a
very respectable 62 with Wayne
McKercher adding 30 taking the
score to 10/184. Woodend in reply
were 0/3 at stumps.
Division 3 played host to Melton
Centrals at Masons Lane 2 where
Centrals won the toss and batted.
Centrals managed 10/188 off 58
overs. Father/son duo, Steve and Beau Shelton 0/7 and top scored with 10 not out.
Sam Lalor, shared the wickets with He has also been picked in the MJCA Rep squad. Nathan Stanley got 1/5 with his bowling.
3/9 and 2/56 respectively. Luke
Hayward also chimed in with 2/25.
Club Grade South (1) were off to
Melton South Rec Reserve against
Eynesbury. Eynesbury made 9/125
with stalwart Pete Dickson showing
the way with 4/36 off 6. The Bulls
started disastrously with the score
at one stage being 3/0. Cam Lidgett
(14 no) steered the ship to a rocky
5/35 with hopes pinned on Cam
and Craig Mitchell to pile on some
runs.
Club Grade South (2) got the points
when St Anthonys forfeited.
Several games are poised for
exciting finishes and hopes are high
that weather doesn’t ruin the future Mick Rawlings bowled well to get 1/8. Angus Britt missed out on a wicket but went for only
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 Stay informed

Facts you may not know about fire

Conditions in Victoria make it
one of the most bushfire-prone
regions in the world, along with
California and Spain.
Just two weeks of hot, dry and
windy weather creates potentially
disastrous bushfire conditions
that normal Victorian homes are
not equipped to survive.
At 1100°C, radiant heat from
bushfires can kill from up to 300
metres away and cause trees to
combust without touching them.
Fires can travel at 25km/h,
making them impossible
to outrun. A change in wind
direction can alter their
trajectory in seconds and
they move twice as fast uphill
on a slope of just 10 degrees.
Burning embers can spread
bushfires up to 40km ahead
of the fire front, starting
dangerous new spot fires
in seconds.
Rural grassfires can be just
as dangerous as bushfires,
travelling faster and starting
earlier due to grass drying
out more quickly.

Fire Danger Rating

The Fire Danger Rating tells you

how dangerous a fire would be
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if one started.
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Fires can start on any day but
the higher the rating, the more LOW-MOD CODE RED

unpredictable, uncontrollable
and fast moving it will be.
When the rating reaches
Extreme or above, leaving
high-risk bushfire areas the
night before or early in the day
is your safest option.
Check the Fire Danger Rating
for your district daily via the
VicEmergency website or app.
Did you know?
There have been two Extreme
Fire Danger Rating days across
Victoria in 2019.

Plan. Act. Survive. Go to vic.gov.au/knowfire

 Simple steps to start planning
PREPARING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY

WHO WILL DO THIS? DONE

Clear and maintain gutter of leaves,

twigs and rubbish

Move flammable items like woodpiles, dead

leaves and fuels away from your house

Keep grass areas well-trimmed and

watered. Grass should be no more
than 10cm high

Remove or trim shrubs and overhanging tree

branches. There should be no shrubs over one
metre next to or below windows

MAKING YOUR FIRE PLAN

What is your trigger to enact your plan?

How will you get your emergency

warnings and updates?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekdays?

Who is likely to be at the house

on weekends or holidays?

Where will you go?

What will you do with your pets/livestock?

How will you travel there?

List your alternative routes out of the area

PACK YOUR EMERGENCY KIT

DONE DONE
Protective clothing like long sleeve
Change of clothes
clothing made from natural fibres

Identification papers (e.g. photo ID,

Food and water
passport, insurance policies etc)

Woollen blanket First aid kit

Medications and toiletries Pet food, water and bedding if needed

For more tips and information speak to your local fire authority or visit vic.gov.au/knowfire

Plan. Act. Survive.

Go to vic.gov.au/knowfire
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