The Local Paper. Eastern Suburbs Edition. Wed., Aug. 30, 2023

■ An electrical contractor, its director and onsite supervisor have received fines after an apprentice came into contact with live parts of a junction box while working without supervision during the rewiring of a house.

J.L. Hutt Electrical Pty Ltd and its director Jason Hutt received fines and incurred costs totalling $30,599 at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on August 10. Charges were brought against the company by both WorkSafe and Energy Safe Victoria. The apprentice’s on-site supervisor Austin Calverley was fined a further $2,500.

The apprentice suffered a serious electric shock on February 21, 2021, after touching a

live junction box. The apprentice was working alone under the house in Croydon completing rewiring work near energised electrical circuits. The on-site supervisor, Austin Calverley, was on the roof and not providing direct supervision. The apprentice was lucky to survive the incident, sustaining injuries to his hand that required two skin grafts, and nine months of rehabilitation.

In the past seven years Energy Safe has investigated the deaths of five apprentice electricians. In Victoria, those who employ apprentice electricians have a duty under the Electricity Safety Regulations, to ensure apprentices are provided effective supervision.

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Hodgett’s praise for locals

■ Croydon MLA

David Hodgett has spoken in State Parliament about local women.

Incorporating the traditions of the Evelyn Observer (Est. 1873), the Box Hill Reporter (Est. 1888), Doncaster-Templestowe News (Est. 1962), Maroondah Mail (Est. 1922), Knox-Sherbrooke News (Est. 1967), Mountain District Free Press (Est. 1946). Waverley Gazette (Est. 1961) Progress News

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“I rise today to acknowledge the terrific achievement of Carmel Black, who has recently retired from a position as a school crossing supervisor at Yarra Road Primary School in Croydon North which she has held for 44 years,” Mr Hodgett said.

“The Yarra Road school committee campaigned for a school crossing over a two-year period, and the school crossing site eventually opened in 1979.

“However, the role of school crossing supervisor remained vacant for three months.

“Carmel, having a love for the school community and wanting to ensure the children’s safety, offered to step into the role temporarily, knowing how important the crossing was.

“Her temporary position continued, leading to an incredible 44 years as a crossing supervisor and making Carmel one of the Victoria’s longest serving crossing supervisors.

“Carmel loved the role, enjoyed getting to know the children, learning their names, hearing of their achievements and even attending school productions, carols and graduation nights.

“Her dedication and care for the children and warm welcoming personality led to Carmel becoming a vital part of the Yarra Road Primary School community.

“Rain, hail or shine, Carmel helped

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pedestrians of all ages safely cross the road.

“Her contribution to the community even earned her an Australia Day community service award in 2015.

“Thank you, Carmel, for your outstanding service to our community, and enjoy your retirement.”

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“Next I would like to acknowledge the wonderful work of Jenny Hall in holding her annual Jenny’s Biggest Morning Tea and raising muchneeded funds for Cancer Council Victoria

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Jenny is a cancer survivor who knows the importance of support from the cancer council and hopes the fundraising will help find a cure for cancer.

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“Jenny has been holding events for 25 years, which I am always happy to support.

“Her most recent morning tea raised over $12,000. This is a tremendous effort.

“Well done to Jenny Hall on her fundraising efforts for this valuable cause,” Mr Hodgett said.

Little Women

■ Glen Waverley

MLA John Mullahy attended the Emmaus College’s production of Little Women at Alexander Theatre at Monash University

“Thank you to principal Karen Jebb for inviting me to a truly great show. Last Friday, I attended Vermont Secondary College’s production of Chicago: Teen Edition, which was a fantastic performance,” Mr Mullahy said.

■ Manningham Council is replacing streetlights on its main roads with new energy efficient LED lights. These LED lights use 60 per cent less energy and will save ratepayers up to $2.9 million in energy and maintenance costs over 20 years.

Rachelle Quattrocchi, Director City Services, said 1081 streetlights were being changed to energy efficient LEDs across our main roads.

Oakleigh man strife

■ An Oakleigh man will be served a notice to surrender his electric vehicle after being caught 85-kmh over the speed limit on his birthday in Tawong.

The Tesla was detected driving at an alleged speed of 185-kmh in a 100-kmh speed zone, while Police were conducting mobile speed detection duties east-bound on Murray River Rd about 2pm on Tuesday last week.

The vehicle also had two unroadworthy tyres. Rather than enjoying a trip to the snow, the 32-year-old spent his birthday being interviewed for speed and vehicle defect-related offences and is expected to be charged on summons.

Menopause talks

■ Boroondara Council is holding a free series on menopause and perimenopause

From September to November, the Council is holding a series of interactive information sessions in partnership with local community services and led by experts in perimenopause and menopause.

“Each session is free and will provide a welcoming and safe space for people to learn more, connect with others and have an opportunity to share menopausal experiences,” said a Council representative.

“Perimenopause and menopause are naturally occurring life stages that all women experience. Most women go through the menopause transition between 45 and 55 years, on average reaching menopause at 51 or 52 years.

“Providing information on a life transition that 52 per cent of Boroondara’s population will experience helps to:

■ increase knowledge about this life stage

■ raise awareness of support and services available in the community

■ challenge stigma and silence around the topic.

College now open

■ Monash College, a wholly owned subsidiary of Monash University, last week officially held an opening ceremony of its Docklands campus, and launched its new Future Skills division , which will see the College offer more vocational education and training programs.

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Plan endorsed

■ The Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2023-2026 for Maroondah has been endorsed by the Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee.

The Municipal Emergency Management Plan addresses the prevention of, response to and recovery from emergencies within the municipality of Maroondah.

The plan is updated every three years and reflects shared responsibilities across government, emergency management agencies and communities.

The Plan was accompanied by a Statement of Assurance to verify that the plan has been prepared in accordance with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.

Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Rob Steane, encouraged community members to view the plan and other emergency management information on Council’s website.

“Council is pleased to see the Municipal Emergency Management Plan for Maroondah endorsed by the Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee.”

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✖Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Kate Chanter. The 41-year-old is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at court to face theft charges. Chanter is described as Caucasian, approximately 165cm tall with a medium build and brown hair. She is known to frequent the Balwyn and surrounding areas.

Libs win by-election

■ Liberal candidate Nicole Werner was clear winner of last Saturday’s Warrandyte by-election, caused by the resignation of Ryan Smith (Lib.).

On a two-party preferred vote basis, Ms Werner attracted 26,041 votes (71.10 per cent of preferred votes), ahead of the Greens candidate Tomas Lightbody with 10,587 (28.90 per cent).

The primary first preference votes were: Corcoran, Jack, Sustainable Australia PartyStop Overdevelopmentg/Corruption, 972, 21.65 per cent. Werner, Nicole. Liberal, 21,026, 57.38 per cent. Cheesman, Greg. Freedom Party of Victoria, 823, 2.25 per cent. De Wit, Cary. Labour DLP, 2089, 5.70 per cent. Chow, Wai Man Raymond. 644, 1.76 per cent. Rainieri,organ. 141, 0.38 per cent. Bolger, Colleen. Victorian Socialists, 1435, 3.92 per cent. Griffith-Jones, Richard. Family First Victoria, 1013. 2.76 per cent. Jenkins, Philip. 66, 0.18 per cent. Tesa, Maya. 1519, 4.15 per cent. Lightboldy, Tomas. Australian Greens, 6798, 18.55 per cent. Medue, Alan Max. 115, 0.31 per cent.

The Labor Party did not field a candidate. The Victorian Electoral Commission said that there was a total of 50,986 enroilled voters at the close of rolls:

POLICE NEWS

Air Wing, Dog Squad alert

■ Police have arrested two men after an extended follow in the southern and eastern suburbs on Thursday morning (Aug. 24).

Officers observed a red Ford Falcon sedan, wanted in relation to a number of ongoing investigations, on Police Rd, Springvale, about 10.20am.

The car was followed at a distance and extra resources, including the Air Wing and Dog Squad were called in.

The Air Wing took up observations on the Ford as it travelled along Eastlink.

Stan Grant has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Constructive Institute Asia Pacific in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University. Located at Aarhus University in Denmark, the Constructive Institute’s central mission is to change global news culture to foster healthier democracies. Based within Monash University’s School of Media, Film and Journalism, Professor Grant will amplify this mission in the Asia Pacific region, leading projects and debates that embrace global solutions, nuance and dialogue to newsroom cultures.

✔Yarra City Council says that it stands behind its vibrant and diverse LGBTIQA+ community for Wear It Purple Day, which was last Friday (Aug. 25). “Each year, communities across Australia come together to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people on Wear It Purple day,” said a Council representative. Yarra Mayor, Claudia Nguyen, said it’s vital that Yarra’s rainbow community feels valued, safe and empowered to be themselves. “Yarra strives to be at the forefront of better protecting the rights and uplifting the lives of LGBTIQA+ people who live, work and visit the municipality. “We're committed to ensuring everyone in our community is welcomed, engaged and included irrespective of age, sexual orientation or gender identity.”

✔Student representatives were a special addition to this year’s Manningham Principals’ Breakfast, providing an essential voice on the issues important to local young people. The breakfast, hosted by Manningham Council, was a great success. It removed social barriers and created common ground for attendees to exchange ideas.

It is alleged the car was travelling at speed and being driven erratically, sometimes travelling on the wrong side of the road and sometimes running red lights.

Tyre deflation devices were successfully used near Boronia Rd but the car continued on.

The Falcon eventually stopped near Canterbury Rd and it is alleged the driver attempted to carjack two other vehicles but was unsuccessful.

The man returned to the Ford and drove the car to Vermont St, Blackburn South, before the vehicle was dumped and the occupants run off.

Dog Squad members were quickly on scene and arrested a 20-year-old Port Melbourne man

while a 19-year-old Ferntree Gully man was arrested minutes later after attempting to gain entry to a house.

Both men were assisting Police with their enquires.

Investigators wish to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage, witnessed the event or had their vehicle damaged during the incident.

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‘Your Success Is Our Business’

■ Celebrations are about to occur with premieres of three new works by Australian female composers, including 2023 MSO Composer in Residence Mary Finsterer; Cybec Young Composer in Residence, Melissa Douglas; and contemporary Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin

Leading female artists from around the world join in bringing these works to life on the MSO mainstage.

September marks the return of international superstar and Principal Guest Conductor Xian Zhang

American superstar violinist Esther Yoo will make her MSO debut. Acclaimed Yorta Yorta soprano and composer, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon brings together Western classical tradition and First Nations culture.

Schumann and Mendelssohn: Abundant Spring. 7.30pm Thursday, September, 7. Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Stabat Mater. 8pm. Wednesday, September

27. St Patrick's Cathedral

Eumeralla, a war requiem for peace. 7.30pm. Saturday, October, 14. Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Sibelius and Prokofiev: Love and Resistance

7.30pm, Friday October 27. 2pm, Saturday, October 28. Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Fire at Donvale

■ Manningham Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fire that has caused significant damage at a Donvale school.

Investigators have been told an unknown male attended the Springvale Rd school about 1.30pm on Saturday (Aug. 26).

The northwest corner of the building was set on fire from inside and the male was last seen exiting the school and fleeing on foot along Springvale Rd.

The fire destroyed five classrooms and a canteen.

The male is described as being Caucasian, 180cm tall with a thin build, dark hair and aged in his 30s.

He was wearing a black hooded top, a black and white paisley bandana covering his face and may have been carrying a black Nike backpack.

A crime scene has been established while detectives work to establish the exact circumstances and cause of the fire.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Diana Trask: Memories Are Made Of This

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Film Festival

■ Palace announces the full line up of the 2023 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival, showcasing a selection of new Italian cinema celebrating the country’s language, stories and culture.

Featuring an eclectic mix of contemporary Italian auteurs, documentaries, a retrospective focus on Italian cinema legend Massimo Troisi and more, the festival will screen in Melbourne at Palace Cinemas, Cinema Nova, Palace Nova and Luna Palace cinemas from September 19 - October 18.

The ST. ALi Italian Film Festival will open with the Australian premiere of The Last Night of Amore (L'ultima notte di Amore), a stylish Milan-set thriller starring Pierfrancesco Favino

A major Italian box office hit, the film follows a police lieutenant who is drawn into a web of crime and corruption on the eve of his retirement.

Festival Ambassador Silvia Colloca, Italian Australian f ood writer, actor, TV producer and opera trained mezzo-soprano, will officially open the festival in Sydney and Melbourne at Opening Night Gala events, which include after parties.

Direct from the Cannes Film Festival come the three Italian films that screened In Competition this year.

The 2023 Festival Centrepiece is Marco Bellocchio’s Kidnapped (Rapito). Based on true events, the historical drama is the story of a young Jewish boy whose abduction by the Vatican fuelled outrage in 19th-century Italy and triggered a global scandal.

Alice Rohrwacher’s La Chimera, a fable of lost love set in 1980s Tuscany, follows a young British archaeologist (played by Josh O’Connor) who becomes entangled in an international network dealing in stolen Italian artefacts and in Nanni Moretti’s multi layered new comedy A Brighter Tomorrow (Il sol dell'avvenire), about filmmaking in the age of streaming giants, a film director (Moretti) struggles with his relationship, family and the production of his latest film.

And there is something for everyone in this year's Festival, from documentaries to thrillers, films for families to romance and comedy.

To kick off the opening week of the festival, there will be free screenings of short films ‘10 Corti Italiani’ in association with the Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio in Turin and presented by the Italian Cultural Institutes in Melbourne and Sydney.

The free screenings will take place on Sunday, September 17 in Melbourne at Palace Cinemas. Attendance needs to be confirmed via the ticketing links on the website, where further details are available.

All tickets are now on sale, For full details, visit: www.italianfilmfestival.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Bloomsday

■ Bloomsday in Melbourne presents A Day

With James Joyce's Ulysses - The Episode that Got the Book Banned on Sunday, September 10 from 10 am to 4.20pm at the Boyd Community Hall, 207 City Rd., Southbank. Tickets are $90/$80.

Bloomsday in Melbourne has been introducing readers to Joyce for 30 years. At the session on September 10, Bloomsday's Artistic Director Frances Devlin-Glass and Joycean Steve Carey have selected an episode, 'Nausicaa' - the episode that resulted in Ulysses being banned around the world before it had even been published.

Bloomsday in Melbourne says: 'By the end of the day you'll know a whole lot more about what Joyce was up to, how to get the most out of the book, and best of all, why it's so damned funny.”

Event Details: September 10 at the Boyd Community Hall, 207 City Rd., Southbank. Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/aday-with-james-joyce-how-to-break-intoulysses

- Cheryl Threadgold

DE-TOURS OF MELBOURNE

What’s On Circus Royale

■ School holiday entertainment can be found under the Big Top at Burnley Oval at Circus Royale from September 15 - October 8.

Described as 'from riveting thrills to incredible feats of beauty, plus free animatronic zoo and Australian circuses only 3D holographic display. Tickets start from $25.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Open at Geelong

■ Geelong Arts Centre welcomes visitors to the grand opening of its transformed Little Malop St building, marking a significant milestone after more than four years of visionary design, construction, and collaboration.

This $140 million redevelopment project, backed by the State Government, welcomes a new era of creativity, culture, and entertainment for the region.

The Geelong Arts Centre Grand Opening Festival promises “an exhilarating lineup of talent that will captivate audiences and bring a burst of excitement to Geelong's cultural landscape”.

“After many years of community and stakeholder consultation, the design of the Geelong Arts Centre Little Malop Street Redevelopment has been an extraordinary collaboration.”

■ A different style of comedy experience in the Melbourne Fringe Festival is the walking tours delivered by comedians Lauren Bok, Sunanda, Jake Glanc and Jenna Schroder from October 6-21.

Audiences can choose there own adventure from a range of tours or can go on all four. There is opportunity to discover the truth behind Melbourne's famous stereotypes with amateur sleuth Seraphine (Jenna Schroder), or learn about Melbourne's LGBTQ+ history as Jake Glanc shares personal stories.

Lauren Bok invites audiences to join her on 'an epic quest', or a Rom-Com will unfold in real time with Sunanda.

Producer Jenna Schroder conceived DeTours of Melbourne to celebrate the city's stories and carve out a space for immersive comedy experiences.

Dates: October 6-21 (Tuesday-Sunday)

Cost: $28-35

Times: 6:30pm (Tuesday – Friday), 2pm and 7:30pm (Saturday) and 3pm Sunday.

Venue: Walking Tour Meeting point, corner of Bourke St and Meyers Place

Tickets: https://melbournefringe.com.au/

- Cheryl Threadgold

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

■ CPAC Musical Theatre (formerly Cardinia Performing Arts Company) presents a delightful interpretation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory until September 2 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre.

Dahl's fantasy tale tells of young Charlie Bucket living frugally with his mother and four grandparents in a town that is home to the famous Wonka confectionary factory.

Charlie’s dream comes true when he is one of five golden ticket winners to tour the mysterious factory with its owner Willy Wonka

In true community-theatre style, director Scott J. Hili has assembled a multi-generational cast, ranging from the entertaining Oompa Loompas, through to mature-age performers, each contributing their own unique energy to the show.

Scott Hili's splendid set and costume designs enhance visuals, as does Daniel Jow’s lighting design. Delaney McGill's choreography is wellpresented and enjoyable.

The role of Willy Wonka could have been written for Jason Sainsbury-King, who excels in the magical role, while 13-year-old Coby Ashman is terrific as Charlie Bucket, endearing the audience with his naturalistic, engaging performance.

Congratulations to all the performers who bring Dahl's colourful characters to life as we follow Charlie Bucket's fascinating adventures. It is not possible to mention everyone, but some strong, standout performances for me were from

Ryan Hughes (Jerry Jubilee), Jessica Rawlins (Cherry Sundae), Sarah Lockwood ('Mike' Teavee), Kellie Knight (Mrs Green), Madison Kalmar's (Veruca Salt) impressive dance skills and The Squirrels dance.

Musical Director Matthew Tzivakis’s orchestra does great work rendering the tunes, and it is lovely to see youthful musicians sharing their craft. It is, however, important for the sound design to create balance to ensure all lyrics and dialogue can be heard clearly.

CPAC Musical Theatre is fortunate to have the versatile talents and expertise of Scott J Hili and his team to present quality musical theatre shows such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to entertain all ages.

The show is running until September 2 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne.

Bookings: www.cpacmusicaltheatre.com

- Review by Cheryl

Threadgold

Ground Melbourne

■ Monash University’s Urban Lab ‘Ground Melbourne;, Seoul Biennale, is being held from September 1-October 29.

The major exhibition puts Melbourne’s foundations front and centre on the international stage

Powerful research in 10 local projects explore show the community repair sand reset s relationship swith the land through architecture and urban planning, contributing to Seoul’s 100 Year Masterplan exhibition.

“Of all Australia’s major cities the natural environment of Melbourne before British settlement is perhaps the most difficult now to imagine,” said James Boyce in in The founding of Melbourne & The Conquest of Australia.

“This is in part a product of the city’s size and flat topography, but it also reflects the extent to which the region was dominated by swamps and grasslands – the two ecosystems that were most comprehensively transformed by the conquest.”

In Ground Melbourne, Monash Urban Lab presents architectural, landscape and urban projects through the lens of their ground conditions - Ravaged? Reclaimed? Swampy? Built?

Together in this exhibition, they tell a story of Melbourne and the ground’s formative role in its development and urban form.

Prompting questions of resetting and repair, they reveal the extreme modification, extraction and destruction of the unceded land of the Kulin Nation.

Ground Melbourne’s ten diverse projects focus on their micro and macro ground conditions: from the power generation sites of the Latrobe Valley to the once vast wetlands of the The Great Swamp that drained into Westernport to the suburban intensification of St Albans and the iconic volcanic bluestone embedded in the foundations of Melbourne.

Coming together as co-designers, Geelong Arts Centre, ARM Architecture, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the wider First Nations community have worked together to welcome Country into the very fabric of the design and found opportunities for deep collaboration.

Geelong Arts Centre at 50 Little Malop St, Geelong, is deeply committed to enriching the whole region. As Geelong Arts Centre embarks on this exciting new chapter, they are dedicated to providing access to inspirational arts experiences, nurturing creativity, and creating community.

For further information: www.geelong artscentre.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Julius Caesar

■ The publicity sheet promised Richard Murphet’s production was “guaranteed to be remembered for years to come ...” They were right.

The final image of the ghost of the slain Caesar (Hunter Perske) standing tall watching his attackers dead and dying by their own means lingers long in my mind.

This is a great play for today’s societies. Shared power rarely lasts long, a grasping mind will emerge to wrest control.

The thing about this production is that the ruthless plotters and the ordinary citizens all speak so successfully in Shakespeare’s famous pentameter.

Never was spin so well mastered than by some of the Bard’s villains, but not all productions pay credit to his superb vocabulary and poetic rhythms.

Our political leaders should watch this production every day to capture the brilliance of oratory. Mark Anthony’s eulogy (Natasha Herbert), mind turning arguments Mark Wilson’s Cassius or Matthew Connell’s emotionally torn Brutus – a highlight portrayal. Mark Yeates’ (Mezzala) was another powerful story tell, and Tony Rock (Soothsayer) a magnetic presence capturing Caesar’s concern as fate steps in.

The play’s words, exactly as in the 1600s, paint the arguments and the settings.

Dale Ferguson’s sparse design successfully suggests the Capitol’s steps, various battle grounds, indoor and outdoor entrances. Simple steel poles evoke hidden lanes where gangs congregate and streets converge, all augmented by lights and citizens scurrying hither and thither. The basic black white costumes with accessories to add age, gender, character perfectly suited the skeletal city design and I loved the black hard hats for the chaos of battle scenes – a nod to Melbourne streets right now?

While at times beautifully evocative I found the sound scape somewhat overworked, but a small point in a marvellous production. Only until September 3 at fortyfive-downstairs, 45 Finders Lane, Melbourne. Tickets $35-$45. 9662 9966.

- Review by Maggie Morrison

● ● Sunanda in De-Tours of Melbourne, Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Local Theatre Observations

MALTHOUSE 2024 Shows

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Fracked! Or Please Don’t Use the F-Word (by Alistair Beaton) Until September 2 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: https://brightontheatre.com.au/project/season3-fracked/

■ CPAC Musical Theatre: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Until September 2 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt St., Cranbourne. Bookings: www.cpacmusical theatre.com

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Third Act (by Emma Wood) Until September 9 at 29a Burke Rd., East Malvern. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: 1300 131 552 or www.malverntheatre.com.au/book-tickets

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Little Miss Sunshine (by James Lapine and William Finn) September 1 – 16 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director and Musical Director: Harrison Ewart-Dart; Choreographer: Leah Osburn. Booking: Trybooking or 9583 6896.

■ Gemco Players: Stepping Out (Richard Harris) September 8 – 23 at The Gem Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Director; Annette O’Shea. www.gemcoplayers.org.

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Cosi (Louis Nowra) September 8 – 23 at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Bookings: 9457 4117 or boxoffice@ htc.org.au.

■ Geelong Lyric Theatre Society: Jersey Boys October 6 – 14 at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. www.geelongartscentre. org.au

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Chess the musical, October 6 – 21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Booking: cloc.org.au or 1300 362 547

■ CPP Community Theatre: Oliver! October 6 – 14 at the Mahon Theatre, Aquinas College, 46 Great Ryrie St., Ringwood. Bookings: https://bit.ly/3pTjn40 Enquiries: tickets@cppcommunitytheatre.com.au

■ OSMaD: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film) December 7 – 16 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, 1 Morrison St., Hawthorn. Director: Joel Batalha; Co-Music Directors: David Barrell and Ned Dixon; Choreographer: Caitlin Lamont. Bookings: www.osmad.com.au

Auditions

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again) (by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) (new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) August 29 from 7.30pm, August 30 from 7.30pm, September 3 from 10.30am at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0417 694 567.

■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: Falsettos, September 9 11.00am-2.00pm, September 10 Callbacks from 11.00am. Director: Joel Stevenson; Musical Director: Carmel Slater; Choreographer: Bron Croatto. Audition enquiries and bookings: Kasey at lyrictheatrenews@gmail.com

- Cheryl Threadgold

MIFF winners

■ Winners of the 2023 MIFF Shorts Awards include: Fox Maxy’s F1ghting Looks Different 2 Me Now (USA); John Harvey’s Katele (Mudskipper) (Australia); Annelise Hickey’s Hafekasi (Australia); Morad Mostafa’s I Promise You Paradise (Egypt, France, Qatar), Matthew Thorne and Derik Lynch’s Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black) (Australia), Flóra Anna Buda’s 27 (France, Hungary) and Maryam Tafakory’s Mast-del (Iran, UK).

The jury comprised filmmaker Alena Lodkina (Petrol, MIFF Premiere Fund 2022; Strange Colours); curator and artist Kate ten Buuren; and Head of Production and Partner from Good Thing Productions, Virginia Whitwell.

■ From the stage premiere of an award-winning Australian memoir about growing up the child of Black migrants in white middle-class Australia, to a premiere new work from Back to Back Theatre; from Shakespeare’s Scottish Play reimagined from Lady Macbeth’s perspective; to a technically challenging sci-fi adventure; from a new work from Nicola Gunn, to the return season of a stage adaptation of a Nobel Prize laureate’s work; from an exploration of secret queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal Church; to closing the year with a holiday experience that truly sleighs, Malthouse promises eight 'compelling reasons' to visit theatres in 2024.

Malthouse Theatre Co-CEO and Artistic Director Matthew Lutton said: ‘This is a highly theatrical season. There isn’t a moment of domesticity or realism in sight, as every work celebrates theatre that transports you into fantasies, heightened realities, folklore, or ecstasy.

“It is very deliberately a season of productions celebrating how theatrical theatre can be.”

The year opens in February with the theatrical premiere of The Hate Race, a retelling of Caribbean-Australian writer Maxine Beneba Clarke’s best-selling, award-winning memoir, starring Zahra Newman.

After a debut in 2022, garnering wide acclaim, four Green Room Awards and numerous five-star reviews - Malthouse present sa return season of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s Yentl.

It is directed and co-written by Gary Abrahams, Elise Hearst and Kadimah Yiddish Theatre Artistic Co-Directors Galit Klas and Evelyn Krape.

In May, audiences are invited to join an odyssey of self-discovery and liberation with Homo Pentecostus. Actor, dancer, and writer Joel Bray unveils an intimate exploration of his secret queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal Church.

May also sees the premiere of the latest work by Back to Back Theatre, Multiple Bad Things.

In the second half of the year, playwright Zinnie Harris reimagines Shakespeare’s Scottish Play from Lady Macbeth’s perspective in Macbeth (An Undoing).

Starring Bojana Novakovic (Love Me) and Johnny Carr (Five Bedrooms), directed by Malthouse Theatre Artistic Director Matthew Lutton.

The Interpreters (Apologia), a new work from first-person artist Nicola Gunn (Piece for Person and Ghetto Blaster), unpacks her personal fantasy of being a French actress.

Acclaimed writer Pamela Carter and Malthouse Theatre Artistic Director Matthew Lutton collaborate on an ambitious, highly technical stage version of Under the Skin, adapted from the Michel Faber sci-fi novel.

Fat Fruit (Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews) and director Susie Dee close out Malthouse’s 2024 program with a punk celebration of Christmas, F*ck Christmas.

Tickets on presale from Thursday February 8 to Malthouse Supporter Community and to general public on Thursday February 15 at malthousetheatre.com.au

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Brandenburg 2024

■ The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra has announce d its 2024 Season

Six live concerts will feature leading international guest artists making their Australian debut. They include Justin Taylor, Yukie Sato and Francesco Corti, as well as a theatrical celebration of the rich history of the Notre-Dame de Paris.

The series will be performed at Sydney’s City Recital Hall and Melbourne Recital Centre.

The new season offers theatrical, insightful and innovative explorations of the best of Baroque music, and will see the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra perform alongside leading international guest artists including French harpsichordist Justin Taylor, Japanese soprano Yukie Sato and Italian fortepianist Francesco Corti, who will all make their Australian debut.

Co-Founder and Artistic Director Paul Dyer said: “Our 2024 season continues the Austra-

lian Brandenburg Orchestra’s bold mission to excite, to honour, to reinvent and to reignite the energy of early music.

The season traverses music from ancient to modern — from the uplifting force of harmonious voices, to a single soprano suspending us on the edge of seats; from the full orchestra, to nextgeneration soloists taking centre-stage; from narrative based storytelling, to pure sensuality wordscanbarelydefine—we bring it all to you in 2024.”

Co-Founder and Managing Director Bruce Applebaum said: “As we embark on a new season, and indeed a new era for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, we invite audiences to be engaged, uplifted, moved and renewed. For the passionate loyalists who continue to join us on our journey, to those stepping on board to join us for the first time, our 2024 season looks to reward your curiosity and test your preconceptions, assumptions and beliefs.”

The Orchestra’s 2024 season will open with Notre-Dame, a moving theatrical celebration of the iconic cathedral’s enduring spirit as an epicentre of musical innovation.

The concert series will commemorate eight centuries of music performed within NotreDame de Paris, told through spoken word penned by Helpmann Award-winning playwright and director Alana Valentine and brought to life by orchestral and choral music from the archives of the church’s rich history.

A debut production curated by Paul Dyer and woven around a series of evocative dramatisations, audiences will experience a tale of strength, frailty and endurance by one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary writers.

Baroque masterpieces by Vivaldi, Telemann and select contemporaries are given the Brandenburg treatment in the second concert series Baroque Kaleidoscope.

The Brandenburg’s own homegrown stars of Australia’s early music scene will showcase their passion on period instruments, with solo performances by Concertmaster Shaun LeeChen on Baroque violin, Jamie Hey on Baroque cello, and Melissa Farrow on Baroque flute.

Audiences are invited to experience the ultimate homage to the Baroque era by some of Brandenburg’s most talented instrumentalists, as sounds of the past are reignited with contemporary exuberance.

Making his Australian debut, rising international star and French harpsichordist Justin Taylor joins three generations of established Australian instrumentalists, Neal Peres Da Costa, Anthony Abouhamad, and the Brandenburg’s own Paul Dyer for Night in Versaille.

In an ode to the harpsichord that celebrates the instrument’s peak of popularity, a program spanning both rare and cherished works will be elevated by an immersive, theatrically styled stage inspired by the Château de Versailles.

Also making her highly anticipated Australian debut, acclaimed Japanese soprano Yukie Sato will perform a program of Handel’s most cherished arias for the fourth concert series Handel’s House

A rare opportunity to experience the radiant vocalist outside of Japan, Sato’s technical ability and innate musicality is set to deliver a Handel experience with uncompromising clarity.

The Brandenburg’ s much-loved annual favourite Noël! Noël! will once again close the season. A joyous, uplifting, and unapologetically Australian take on a Christmas tradition, the popular concert series will feature a spirited program filled with timeless carols including O Come All Ye Faithful, Stille Nacht and many more festive musical surprises.

Funny Things

■ Mention the name of composer Stephen Sondheim, and there will be music theatre lovers heading for the box office.

So devotees of one of his most appealing musicals, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum will be booking their seats for a new production of this classic, presented by Watch This Theatre in September at Chapel Off Chapel.

Watch This specialises in presenting Sondheim’s works, and it has taken a totally new approach, presenting a world first female-identifying cast to stage this musical set in ancient Rome.

For those who aren’t familiar with the story, the musical was inspired by the ancient Roman playwright Plautus, and includes classic comic elements of mistaken identity, bawdy puns and satirical comments on social class. In fact, its themes are relevant ones in today’s society despite being written well over 2000 years ago.

Written in 1962, it was Sondheim’s first musical for which he wrote both music and lyrics.

Director Melanie Hillman says that the production proves that existing stories can be told with different voices and cultural identities and still remain true to the author’s intent.

“I hope the audience sees that women can be funny, and that feminine beauty and charisma come in all different sizes, ages and colours. And that you can have more than one middle-aged woman on stage in this country,” Hillman commented.

Hillman is also keen that the audience should leave the theatre with sore bellies from laughing.

Conducted by music theatre maestro Trevor Jones, the cast includes Charmaine Gorman, Milo Harthill, Jacquie Hoy, Mel O’Brien, Sophie Weiss, Luisa Scrofani, Cathy Woodhouse, Sarahlouise Younger, Kristie Nguy, and the brilliant veteran actor Judith Roberts.

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to The Forum will run at Chapel off Chapel from September 8-24. Bookings at chapeloffchapel.com.au or 8290 7000.

Julie Houghton

Hans Zimmer

■ Experience the greatest pieces of film music of the modern era when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and conductor Nicholas Buc pay tribute to one of the most influential film composers of all time: Hans Zimmer.

From the epic worlds of Interstellar, Inception and Christopher Nolan's Batman Dark Knight trilogy, to animated classics The Lion King and Kung Fu Panda alongside unforgettable themes from Pirates of the Caribbean and Gladiator, feel the power of the full MSO in flight as they take the audience on a journey through Zimmer's iconic scores. December 15-16 at Hamer Hall.

Stan Grant moves

■ The ABC has confirmed that Stan Grant has departed his position at the broadcaster. Stan will now take up a new opportunity as Asia-Pacific Director of the Denmarkbased Constructive Institute in conjunction with Monash University.

● ● ● ● Melanie Hillman

Photo: Alex Vaughan

GO-SET LUNCHEON FUN

Past Lives

■ (M). Opens in selected cinemas August 31.

What will definitely be one of the best films of the year, this thoughtful, compassionate drama is totally absorbing, and many moviegoers will relate to its themes of love, longing and what-could-have-been. The movie begins in South Korea, where young teen Na Young (Seung Ah-moon) is preparing to emigrate to Canada with her family. Before they leave, Na Young’s mother organises a date between her daughter and classmate Hae Sung (Seung Min-yim), a boy who Na Young has a crush on. It’s a memorable day for the two, but then Na Young leaves, sending both on different paths. Twelve years later, Na Young (now played by Greta Lee), who goes by the english name Nora, is an aspiring playwright living in New York, who reconnects with Hae Sung (now played by Teo Yoo), an engineering student still living in South Korea, after the latter searches for his childhood love online. The two reignite a strong bond, talking via zoom, many times for hours. Feeling that this potentially deepening relationship is distracting her from achieving her career goals, Nora decides to put their communication on temporary hold, a decision that upsets Hae Sung, but he reluctantly agrees to. During this break, Nora meets fellow writer Arthur (John Magaro) , and the two fall in love. This leads to another twelve year gap, where Nora and Hae Sung will meet once more, and those feelings of what may have been come to the surface again. Past Lives is extraordinary, both thematically and emotionally, with playwright-turnedwriter/director Celine Song seamlessly weaving these two elements together, and cleverly incorporates a motif known in Korea as In-Yun (where past encounters guide and impact people’s future relationships) into the story, with the symbolism an immersive treat. The sense of aching Song conjures is palpable. Lee (Gemini, The Morning Show TV series) and Yoo (Decision To Leave, The School Nurse Files and Dr Brain TV series) are outstanding, offering completely natural and believable performances, and Song allows them room to bring their characters to organic life. Magaro is immensely likeable as Arthur. The cinematography and editing are also highlights, and praise must go to Shabier Kirchner and Keith Fraase respectively. Past Lives is a breath of fresh air amongst so many empty, big budget blockbusters, and will be embraced by audiences who want something that is both dramatically satisfying and tremendously entertaining.

RATING - ****½

My Sailor, My Love

■ (PG). 102 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas August 31.

Set on Achill Island (off the west-coast of Ireland), this beautifully shot, very well-acted drama does fall into formula, particularly in the second half, but thankfully avoids enough of the usual pitfalls for this type of film by intelligently underplaying the material most of the time.

The initial story involves grumpy, retired sea captain Howard (James Cosmo), opening up when he is introduced to housekeeper Annie (Brid Brennan), hired by his daughter Grace (Catherine Walker), who has a very fractured relationship with her father.

Finnish director Klaus Haro (The Fencer) makes a solid english language debut, using the initial premise to explore the darker relationship between father and daughter, which leads to an admittedly moving final scene.

The cast is terrific, with Cosmo and Brennan particularly wonderful as Howard and Annie , and thanks to Haro’s general restraint, speak volumes in many scenes without saying a word.

Walker is also excellent as Grace.

RATING - ***½

Haunted Mansion

■ (PG). 122 minutes. Opens in cinemas August 31.

Dull and painfully overlong, this lead-footed, wrongheaded movie adaptation of a Disney theme park ride misses the mark by a mile, offering no joy, thrills, and most of all, fun.

Astrophysicist-turned New Orleans tour guide Ben (a noticeably bored LaKeith Stanfield) is hired by single mother Gabbie (Rosario Dawson), who along with her nine year-old son Travis (Chase Dillon), have moved into an antique home that they discover is haunted.

Ben has a custom made camera that can photograph the dead, and with the help of Father Kent (Owen Wilson), medium Harriet (Tiffany Haddish) and Professor Bruce Davis (Danny DeVito), try to rid the mansion of its multiple ghosts.

A poor script needlessly bloats simple material, and director Justin Simien (who helmed the fun horror/comedy Black Hair) protracts every moment, resulting in a film that truly wears out its welcome (the product placement is pretty shameless too).

RATING - *

- Aaron Rourke

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Photos: Linda Willmott.

● ● Barbara Taylor and Tony Healey.

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● ● ● ● Colin Petersen and Brian Mannix.

● ● ● ● Colin Petersen and Craig Bennett.

● ● ● ● Brian Cadd and Flossy Porter.

● ● ● ● Gavin Wood and Lissa McAlister.

■ Ethel Merman made her debut on Broadway in the stage musical Girl Crazy in 1930 at the age of 22.

She never had a singing lesson in her life, never had a major hit song and although Ethel made several films, she was not regarded as a major film star – so why was Ethel Merman so popular?

I guess it was because she had star quality and was a showbusiness ‘legend’ in every sense of the word.

Ethel Agnes Zimmermann was born in Astoria, Queens in New York City in 1908. After graduating from High School, Ethel worked as a stenographer and then started singing in New York nightclubs. In 1924 she changed her name to Ethel Merman

At this time she met Jimmy Durante and they became lifelong friends. During a season at The Palace in 1930 Ethel was invited to audition for the role of Kate Fothergill in the new George and Ira Gershwin musical Girl Crazy.

She got the role and this was a turning point in her career. Ethel got standing ovations when she sang the song I Got Rhythm holding a high C note for 16 bars.

Ethel Merman was signed to a film contract with Warner Brothers Studios and her first onscreen appearance was in Follow The Leader playing opposite Ed Wynn and Ginger Rogers

Her film roles improved over the years and she made We’re Not Dressin g (with Bing

Whatever Happened To ... Ethel Merman

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Crosby), Kid Millions (with Eddie Cantor) and Alexander’s Ragtime Band (with Tyrone Power). In 1946 she played Annie Oakley in the stage musical Annie Get Your Gun which ran for 1147 performances at The Imperial Theatre on Broadway.

Ethel was not cast in the film version and when Judy Garland dropped out due to illness Betty Hutton was cast in the role of Annie Oakley. In 1950 Ethel played the lead role in Call Me Madam on Broadway and won the Tony award for her performance.

This time she was cast in the film version playing opposite Donald O’Connor, Vera Allen and George Sanders. In 1954 she starred in one of my favourite films There’s No Business Like

Showbusines s and her co stars included Donald O’Connor, Dan Dailey, Mitzi Gaynor and Marilyn Monroe. Ethel continued to dominate Broadway and created the role of Mama Rose in Gypsy in 1959.

A friend of mine slipped into a matinee of Gypsy and sat in the end seat in the back row of the theatre. As the lights dimmed he was vaguely aware of this woman in the darkness standing beside him in the isle.

Then the marvellous Miss Merman let go at the top of her voice with “Sing out Louise!” and my friend nearly went through the roof.

I thought Ethel was wonderful in the film It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as the “mother from hell.”

Dorothy Provine, who played her daughter in the film, once told me that she was a “formidable lady.”

In the early 1960s Ethel came to Australia to do television work and performed at venues such as Chequers Nightclub in Sydney Ethel was married four times and had two children. Her marriage to Ernest Borgnine in 1964 lasted for a month and in her autobiography Ethel devoted a chapter to the marriage in the form of a blank page.

Her final on-screen performance was in the comedy Flying High in 1980. Ethel Merman passed away on the February 15, 1984.

She had the nickname of ‘leather lungs’ but there is no doubt that Ethel Merman was a marvellous singer and a true showbusiness legend –sadly missed.

Kevin Trask

Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM

That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

COLLECTIVE FEATURES 4 MATURE-AGED ARTISTS

Centre opens

■ A new community-led Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre called ‘Cooinda’ has been officially opened in the City of Brimbank.

The Council has joined with Cooinda Community Group to provide a culturally safe and welcoming space that offers programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Brimbank.

This is the first dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Centre in Brimbank.

The Centre will be led by members of the local Aboriginal community, the Cooinda Community Group.

Located in Furlong Rd, Sunshine North, Cooinda is a place where communities can come together to connect with each other and enhance reconciliation, healing and wellbeing.

Cooinda is currently operating three days a week, offering a Koorie Homework Club, Elders’ group, art classes and yarning circles.

Over time the Centre will provide a diverse range of programs, events and activities to the whole of Brimbank.

Brimbank Council has welcomed the $184,000 in State Government funding for the Council to work in partnership with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to establish the ‘Cooinda’ Centre.

This funding is over two years under the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program.

Brimbank Mayor, Cr Bruce Lancashire, said: “Council is delighted to have a place where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Brimbank can connect on a regular basis.

‘Cooinda’ is an Aboriginal word meaning 'Happy Place.

Cooinda Community Group spokesperson and Aboriginal Elder Graham Cooper (Uncle Boots) said : “We’re enjoying having a meeting place where the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community can connect, heal and learn from each other and for the Elders to pass on knowledge.”

The Texture of Memory –T-Collective

T-collective is four mature-age artists – Simon Crosbie, Mig Dann, Yiwon Park, Jude Worters – whose work is based on lived experience al trauma.

The artists connected as PhD candidates in the School of Art at RMIT University.

As a collective they bring four distinct perspectives of agency and resilience to this subject.

Working with diverse media, the artists explore the mutability and complexity of memory and the inherent problems in interpretation childhood experience by negotiating multiple trajectories through a visual language of trauma.

Exhibition opens September 11 and closes November 3. Our Plans, Our heritage

In partnership with Multicultural Women Victoria, artists Leila Ashtian (Iran), Sofie Dieu (France). Humaira Fayazi (Afghanistan), Abouk Giir (Sudan) and Rahila Zeeshan (Pakistan) exhibit together for the first time to explore cultural traditions through the plants that sacred to the peoples of their homelands.

This project sits at the intersection of ecological preservation, decolonisation, and transmission of ancestral belief systems.

Using textiles, graphic design, and photography the artists explore the florae of their birth places and their uses in medicine, ceremony and cooking.

Exhibition opens September 11 and closes November 3.

Maroondah Federation Setate Gallery

32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood

Balance

Balance - Place of Stillness

Where Our Infinite Potential Will Be Remembered

Renowned Warburton artists Sioux Dollman and Shlomit Moria collaborate in a new inspiring exhibition Balance this September.

The exhibition features a collection of new painting, wood carving and mixed media sculptures and also have an interactive space for people to express themselves in the theme of Balance.

The Arts

Tina Turner would be proud

with Peter Kemp

One of Victoria’s chainsaw artists, Shlomit started working with wood in 2015 and has steadily built up a large portfolio of works and both public and private commissions, you can see her work at Wattle Park at Surrey Hills, Jells Park, Gasworks, Greythorn shopping centre and many others parks and schools.

Warburton Waterwheel

3400 Warburton Hwy, Warburton

Helena Dix

Maria Stuarda - Donizetti

The acclaimed Melbourne soprano Helena Dix returns from performances and broadcasts at New York’ Metropolitan Opera (Norma) and in London (Clemenza di Tito) to star in Maria Stuarda for Melbourne Opera

Long regarded as one of the most demanding bel canto roles, Maria Stuarda traces the downfall of Mary Steuart at the hands of Elzabeth I.

A string of virtuoso arias and duets, a famous confrontation scene with Elizabeth and the moving execution scene are just some of the highlights of this great work.

Season: September 9, 13, 15, &17. Tickets available from melbourneopera.com Melbourne Opera at the Athenaeum Theatre. Collins St, Melbourne - Peter Kemp

■ Some 545 dancers set a new world record dancing to her mega hit Nutbush City Limits. The record-breaking event was performed at Big Red Bash in the Simpson Desert. This new attendance record eclipses the 2022 crowd.

Rupert’s new squeeze

■ Not so long-ago Rupert Murdoch called it quits on his impending fifth marriage than he took up a new lady 31 years his junior. His new squeeze is a retired, twice divorced scientist who worked at California University. The happy new couple have been spotted sailing the high seas sipping champus.

Nikki is surprise guest

■ In the FIFA fairytale farewell to fans in Brisbane, the Matildas had a surprise guest join them on stage. Nikki Webster sang her one-time No 2 hit 'Strawberry Kisses'. The hit happens to be the favourite song of the Matildas - always on high-rotation pre-match Nikki Webster burst onto the pop scene as a 13-year-old swinging into the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Now aged 32, a Mum with two children, Nikki runs a dance acadamy.

Placing products

■ Product placement is the term used where a branded product is used within the script of a TV series or a major block buster film. Product Placement is a huge industry in Hollywood and beyond. One legendary example is Reese's Confectionery who involved their candy bars in E.T-Extra Terrestrial. Retail sales rose 65 per cent within weeks of the film's premiere. Product placement is not so prominent in Australia except for some of the building/reno reality shows. Product placement is here to stay to help finance film productions.

Keep them guessing

■ Where there's smoke, there's fire. So go the rumours swirling around in Hollywood that Justin Bieber has ditched the manager he has had since Bieb was aged 13. The fabulously wealthy singer has not confided with manager Scott Braun about latest record discussions - no talks between the two, yet rest assured the management contract is still valid. Watch for developments.

- John O’Keefe

OK. With John O’Keefe

● Ethel Merman

● Tina Turner

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

‘SMILEY’ ON THE GOLD COAST

■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood comes this week’s news.

Go-Set lunch guest

■ Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen is an Australian drummer, record producer and former child actor.

He played with ‘Steve and the Board’ and the ‘Bee Gees’.

Colin was born in Kingaroy in Queensland and was a worldwide actor and drummer.

He was ‘Smiley’ in the 1956 Australian movie ‘Smiley’ with Chips Rafferty and Sir Ralph Richardson.

He was the original drummer with the Bee Gees during their early years in London. Colin was special guest at the Go-Set Celebrity Lunch sponsored by the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, West Hollywood at the D’Arcy Arms Irish Pub on the Gold Coast.

Ozone gets better

■ Earth’s ozone layer is expected to return to 1980 levels in the next few decades, according to a United Nations report just released.

The once-every-four-years assessment confirms the collaborative efforts of one of the world’s most successful treaties, the Montreal Protocol of 1987, which saw 198 countries agree to ban the use of ozone-depleting substances.

In the 1980s, scientists discovered diminishing levels of UV-blocking ozone in the stratosphere, particularly in the Earth’s polar regions.

Researchers noted chlorofluorocarbons – used widely in fire suppression, refrigerators, and aerosol sprays – broke down into ozone-depleting bromine and chlorine in the stratosphere, contributing to a decline in the ozone layer.

Concerns over the damage a thinner ozone layer would have on Earth’s ecosystems led to the rapid adoption of bans on ozone-depleting substances.

The report claimed average global ozone levels will reach pre-1980 levels in 2040, while the Antarctic region will do so by 2066.

Public Transport off rails

■ Several of the nation’s largest urban mass-transit systems are at a crossroads, with ridership still depressed three years into the pandemic and federal aid running out.

While offices have largely reopened and travel has resumed, many commuters are only coming in a few days a week. That shift has left subways, buses and commuter trains operating at well below capacity particularly on Mondays and Fridays.

The ridership shortfall is forcing transit authorities to question their decades-old funding models for public buses, subways and trains, which are based on a combination of rider fares and public money. On average, fares provided about a third of the operating income for transit systems nationwide in 2019, according to the Federal Transit Administration. In major cities such as New York and San Francisco, transit authorities have been leaning on emergency funding to plug budget holes and prop up operations.

In all, Congress approved about $69 billion in three separate COVID-19 relief packages in 2020 and 2021. The ridership drop also has fuelled an increase in transit crime, which in turn has pushed away more riders.

“The more you lose a ridership base, the more difficult it becomes to maintain a level of service that people are used to,” said P.S. Sriraj, director of the Urban Transportation Centre at the University of Illinois, Chicago. “It’s becoming a vicious cycle.” In New York City, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has disclosed plans to cut some Monday and Friday service and increase rider fares this year.

Vale Robbie Robertson

■ John Scher, a top concert promoter and renowned entertainment CEO, says the death of rock and roll legend Robbie Robertson is a significant loss to entertainment and the world. Robertson passed away on Wednesday, August 9, after a battle with prostate cancer at 80.

“We lost a great one today,” Scher says. Robertson was a guitarist and primary songwriter for the legendary group known as The Band

He was instrumental in transforming the careers of many Rock legends. “Robbie changed the course of Rock and Roll with ‘Music

From Big Pink’ and helped Dylan transfer from a folk artist into a Rock and Roll force,” says Scher. “In the Band’s own right, they became a major headliner and a huge influence on the entire music scene.”

Out and About Remote learning

■ The effects of years of learning in virtual classrooms during the pandemic have left students entering the workforce lacking basic skills. The shortcomings run the gamut from general knowledge, including how to make change at a register, to soft skills such as working with others. Employers are spending more time and resources searching for candidates and often lowering expectations when they hire. Then they are spending millions to teach them on the job.

Store closes

■ Nordstrom has announced it is closing all of its San Francisco stores, blaming the “changed dynamics” of the city, which has seen numerous significant chains turn tail in the face of soaring crime. The retailer told employees it would not be renewing its leases at the Westfield Mall or at the Nordstrom Rack across the street. Nordstrom chief stores officer Jamie Nordstrom blamed the state of San Francisco in recent years for reducing foot traffic “and our ability to operate successfully.”

Weight, heart benefits

■ The weight loss drug Wegovy was shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke or heart disease-related death by 20 per cenmt in a major clinical trial in people with cardiovascular disease, the first to show a weight loss drug alone can have such protective effects. Novo Nordisk studied Wegovy against placebo in addition to standard of care for prevention of major adverse cardiac events in 17,604 adults with heart disease and obesity or who were overweight, but who didn’t have diabetes. It called the five-year trial ‘Select’.

Energy prices fall

■ Electricity prices vary wildly with seasons, location and weather, but Americans now pay an average of nearly 25% more than before the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Prices for natural gas and coal are falling, but retail rates typically lag six to nine months behind, partly because utilities often protect against price swings by buying in advance, Goldman Sachs economist Spencer Hill found. His modelling suggests cheaper fuels will drag down average electricity prices 3 per cent to 4 per cent from their peaks.

Self-storage addiction

■ There are self-storage facilities around the world, but nowhere are they more popular and profitable than in the US, thanks to Americans’ propensity to accumulate more stuff than they can squeeze into their homes. Shares of publicly traded storage companies have beat the broader market from the late 1990s through the end of last year.

Add 24 years to your life

Your move to LA

■ If you are considering coming over to California for a holiday, then I have got a special deal for you.

We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings.

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Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

■ The eight habits, listed in order, starting with the highest impact on lifespan, include:

■ Exercising

■ Not having an addiction to opioids

■ Avoiding smoking

■ Managing your stress levels

■ Adhering to a healthy diet

■ Not binge drinking

■ Prioritising good sleep

■ Maintaining positive social relationships

US credit rating

■ Credit rating agency Fitch has lowered the United States’ perfect AAA rating by one level to an AA+, citing an expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years, rising government debt, and concerns about what it calls an erosion of governance. The decision comes two months after Fitch placed the US on a negative watch as a result of delays in a debt-ceiling deal. Fitch is the second major agency to downgrade the US; the S&P Global in 2011 was the first to strip the nation of its AAA rating. The ratings are an independent assessment of a government’s creditworthiness.

● ● Ramada Managing Director Alan Johnson with Go-Set guru Tony Healey

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210. Resettlement

211. Bludgeoned

212. Pull heavily

213. Indian garment

214. Slimy substance

216. Red-rind cheese

218. Steer

219. Tibetan oxen

220. Employees

224. USA (5,3)

227. Snout

229. Abominable snowman

230. Antlered beast

231. Mutilates 232. Isolated

233. Towards interior of 235. Plentiful 237. Require 239. Wood-trimming tool 241. Of warships 244. Relaxation routine

Waffles 249. Child's guessing game (1,3)

252. Press down (4,2) 254. Toppled (over)

256. Group of six 258. Stuns 259. Sea rhythms 260. Foot arches 263. Queen's dog 264. Jogger 265. Ludicrous failure 267. Flowing away

Marmalade fruit

Spins 272. Mental stress 273. Leakage 274. Map book 277. Small car

Ready money 281. Circular 284. Ayes & ... 286. Security lapse 288. Rev counters 292. Measure of distance 294. Composer's work 295. Islands 298. Illumination 300. Orchestra section 301. Hymn, Ave ...

303. Hoisted (flag) (3,2)

306. Idolise

308. Engage (gears)

1. Cripple

2. Salesmen

3. Singer, ... Presley

4. Bury

5. Scottish valley

6. Short sleep

7. Kitchen garment

8. Uncovered

9. Corresponded in sound 10. Swiss lake 11.

142. Disbelievers 143. Portable weapons (5,4) 145. Closing tactics 151. Food-preparing room 154. Chilly 156. Remains

159. Also known as (1,1,1) 164. Afflict

169. Pancake topping, ... syrup 170. Aggravated 173. Lobe ornament

174. Cigar leaves

177. Ram star sign

178. Abrasive paper

181. Actor, Laurence ... 183. Substitute (5-2) 187. Listing down 192. Music colleges 195. Raise standard of 199. Treated badly (3-4) 201. Police informer 202. Debauched party 203. Delete 204. Milk coffee style, ... latte 206. Hi!

207. Intended 208. Model, ... Macpherson 209. Serving platter 213. Wiry-haired dog, ... terrier 215. Rich 217. Earth's satellite

221. Browned off (3,2)

222. Grind down

223. Polluted air

224. Expends, ... up

225. Terminate 226. Execute (law)

228. Entertainingly 234. Enlivening (7,2) 236. Mooches 238. Dine 240. Spot

Fan 243. Scotsman's pouch 245. Work clothes 247. Stupid 248. Concentrated scent 250. Autocue 251. Mounts 253. Actor, Robert De ... 255. Pigmented eye membrane 257. Great ages

258. Eagerly expectant

261. Higher in rank

262. Banishes

265. Girl

266. Actor, Will ...

268. Brazilian dance, ... nova

269. Affable

275. Filled tortilla

276. In present state (2,2)

278. Singer, ... Cole (3,4)

280. Side of sofa

282. Oh dear!

283. Starkers

285. Slight

287. Caresses with lips

289. Nuclear devices (1-5)

290. Distress signal

291. African disease fly

292. Small insects

293. Unknown author

296. Baby wrap

297. Long films

299. Phantom

302. Beatles drummer

304. Love

305. Plumbing trap pipe (1-4)

306. Heat up

307. Crowd sound

308. Sponges

310. Root vegetables

312. Cab

313. Phoned

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au

Phoebe’s single

■ Singer-songwriter, author and counsellor Phoebe Hutchison has released a new single.

This little town of mine is written about Bairnsdale where she resides and is from her third EP.

“I love writing songs about topics that matter and entertaining a crowd,” says Phoebe.

Phoebe has been singing professionally since the 90s and worked alongside some of Australia’s country music A-listers. www.phoebehutchison.com.au

James in concert

■ Multi-instrumentalist and Australian music legend James Morrison invites you to enjoy an evening of Jazz at Birds Basement. To be held over three dates - Thursday, August 31, Friday-Saturday, September 1-2 - has been described as one of the finest jazz players of his generation and is not only a trumpet virtuoso but the complete showman. Tickets at Birds.

Get Rhythm

■ The Johnny Cash and June Carter Get Rythm concert is a high energy, exciting and authentic show that pays tribute to the late country music legend and his wife. Led by real life married couple Mark and Joanne Caligiuri and backed up by their full family band the show will feature at the Frankston Arts Centre on September 16.Tickets at the arts centre.

- Rob Foenander

‘WJAT WAS THAT?’ 1000TH SHOW

■ Hearty congratulations to talented writer/performer/Essence Theatre Productions founder Alaine Beek and her team on achieving the 1000th performance of What Was That?

The show has been presented over the past 20 years at the elegant Werribee Park Mansion.

Based on true stories associated with the Chirnside family (wealthy 19th century squatters), history and theatre merge as head maid Maggie (Alaine Beek) and head butler Mr Duncan (Ross Daniels), entertain audiences with fascinating stories while visiting various rooms in the mansion.

Stage Manager Stephanie Kors escorts the audience from the adjacent Lancemore Hotel foyer to the Werribee Mansion, delightfully setting the tone for the production set in 1908.

Whether seated in the sumptuous dining room, visiting Maggie's workplace kitchen or the laundry with its tragic past, What Was That? atmospherically transports audiences back in time, enhanced by unexpected 'scary' moments.

As Maggie, Alaine skilfully works directly with audiences, with the added treat of piano-playing and song, while quick-witted Ross Daniels entertains as a spirited Mr Duncan.

Attending the special milestone performance were actors Helen Hopkins, Kevin Hopkins, Glen Hancox and Phil Cameron-Smith,

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who have portrayed Maggie and Mr Duncan in the past.

Some 23,000 people have attended this show so far. If not yet booked in, it is well worth experiencing.

Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/events/landing/120784

Enquiries: 0439 690 091.

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Count’s Jazz Club

■ The Count’s jazz club and kitchen has announced a stellar line-up of iconic musicians and bands to take to the stage this September – November, presented by Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC). The Count’s will be hosting live music events every Wednesday and special weekends for a fabulous program of jazz, soul, blues, world and contemporary music, produced by one of Melbourne’s most respected jazz vocalists, Raleigh Williams . Located at the Monash University Clayton and Peninsula campuses MPAC is home to the 561-seat Alexander Theatre, 130-seat David Li Sound Gallery, 150-seat jazz club The Count’s, plus the 1,598seat Robert Blackwood Hall and 426-seat George Jenkins Theatre.

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● ● ● ● ● Ross Daniels and Alaine Beck. Photos: Malcolm Threadgold

● ● Glen Hancox, Helen Hopkins and Eleanor Howlett.

● ● ● ● Kevin Hopkins, Bart Beek and Phil Cameron-Smith

■ One of Australia’s top feature races the Epsom Handicap, will be run on the last Saturday in September over 1600 metres at Randwick, with a number of top milers going around.

An early market has the crack New Zealand galloper Kovalica as the top pick by Neds Betting.

Top trainer Chris Waller took over the now four-year old from New Zealand interests, and is one of the main chances in the Caulfield Cup and could run in the Epsom

The owners are keen to keep him strictly to Weight for Age races.

The lightly race gelding is by the former Cox Plate winner, the New Zealander, Ocean Park, who was ridden by top rider Glen Boss.

With his success in winning the Queensland Derby back in May, he took his wins to six of his eight starts with two thirds. He is all class, and will be hard to beat here.

Top mare Fan Girl gave leading trainer, Chris Waller his 150th Group One winner in taking out the Winx Stakes.

How ironical, seeing it was Winx who really put him on the map.

Fan Girl came with a strong run to beat the outsider, Princess Grace, with the favourite Zaaki, just in behind them.

EARLY MARKET FOR EPSOM HANDICAP Ted Ryan

Neds have the James Cummings -trained Pericles on the next line, despite his narrow win at Rosehill on June 12. He scored narrowly, but showed a lot of fight in the run.

Another Chris Waller runner is Madame Pommeroy who showed a bit of improvement when just beaten by the top horse, Pericles, at Rosehill. Prior to that her last few outings have been ordinary.

Alligator Blood may have a run here, and as we know, he is among the best going around, although he failed to fire in the Doncaster, but he is among the best racing in Australia.

Then we have the Chris Waller, Osipenko, who finished a close fifth in the Winx Stakes.

One of the top horses of Gai WaterhouseAdrian Bott’s team of horses is Hawaii Five Oh, who put in a big run at his last start, as a three-year old, when a good third behind, top stallion, Think About It, in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on June 10.

He is well bred, being by one of Australia’s best stallions, I Am Invincible. He always puts in and has a chance here, despite the class.

Top horse, Mr Brightside, a winner of two Doncaster Handicaps, could run in the classic here, and if so, will be hard to beat.

Another Victorian, Amenable, a strong winner at Caulfield, was impressive in winning and could go around here.

In the care of leading trainers, Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior, he won in good style with his rider, Damian Lane, putting big raps on him.

The Cummings-trained Cascadian always puts in, and could be right in the firing line here. Another of James Cummings team in Golden Mile is a classy individual, but has had no luck at his last two starts.

Cox Plate stars rise

■ The Moonee Valley Racing Club is ecstatic with the number of entries that they have received for this year’s running of the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday, October 28.

A total of 178 nominations among the best in the world have been received by the Club for the Plate over 2040 metres.

The build-up is set to intensify over the coming weeks as Spring aspirants make their anticipated return to the track.

The list of 178 entries includes an astounding 48 individual Group One winners, 35 three-yearolds, (24 Southern Hemisphere, 11 Northern Hemisphere) and 17 international runners with 65 stables represented.

Headlining the list of nominations is leading Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien’s star colt,

Paddington, rated 125, and Danny Shum’s 123 rated Romantic Warrior, who is the early favourite for the big one.

Paddington extended his record to seven wins from eight starts in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, winning his fourth straight Group 1 race under top rider, Ryan Moore.

The Ballydoyle stable star will next head to, the Group One Juddmonte International Stakes at York, a race that grants the winner automatic Ladbrokes Cox Plate qualification with flights and expenses paid for.

Last year’s winning jockey, top rider James Mc Donald, who won the classic on Anamoe, will ride the favourite, Romantic Warrior.

McDonald has ridden Romantic Warrior three times, for three victories, all Group Ones, including two of his Group Ones in the Hong Kong Cup and the FWDQEII Cup.

Should the Danny Shum trained gelding win the Cox Plate, he would make history by becoming the first Hong Kong trained runner to win the race.

Of the 2022 Cox Plate Field, six have declared their intentions to contest the race again this year. They include El Bodegon, Zaaki, Alligator Blood, Mo’unga, Mr Brightside and Gold Trip.

Mr Brightside won the All-Star Mile at the Valley, while last year’s Melbourne Cup winner, may have another crack at the Cox Plate this year. Of the 17 international trained runners nominated Irish powerhouse Aidan O’Brien has nine runners entered, while his son Joseph O’Brien has three.

Aidan famously became the first International trainer to win the Cox Plate with Adelaide in 2014, ridden by Ryan Moore.

Son Joe won it in 2021 with State of Rest, who beat Anamoe in that year.

Other key international entries include the Simon and Ed Crisford trained-West Wind Blows, Charles Hills colt, Galeron, and My Prospero for William Haggis.

Chris Waller and Craig Williams.Racing Photos.

The run in the Winx Stakes, where he finished well back, was that on his previous run when was he badly interfered with 200 metres from home. Summing up I fancy Kovalica, Fan Girl and Alligator Blood, if he goes around.

10TH VICTORY IN 69 OUTINGS

■ Cobram on the Murray commenced the week on Monday August 21 with a mixed program of nine interesting races.

Torrumbarry part-owner/trainer Faye McEwan’s most honest 5Y0 Skyvalley-Misty Elle gelding Watch And Act chalked up his 10th victory in 69 outings when successful in the Grainstore Café Cobram Trotters Handicap over 2170 metres.

With regular reinsman Josh Duggan in the sulky, Watch And Act starting fro a 30 metre backmark began speeding to settle five pegs as The Girls Gotflair led from barrier two.

Coming away from the markers at the bell to race exposed for the remainder of the trip, Watch And Act took a narrow lead on the final bend and raced clear shortly, scoring by 2 metres from One Muscle Hill which had followed the leader all of the way from barrier four, with The Girls Gotflair holding down third 2.5 metres away. The mile rate 2-03.4.

■ Elmore trainer Keith Cotchin’s team are never far away in any race they contest and 4Y0 Betterthancheddar-Bold Comment Lombo mare Sassiness snared the 2170 metre Pat Barrett Motors Pace in a rate of 1-57.8.

Driven by James Herbertson, Sassiness starting inside the second line enjoyed a sweet one/ one passage as Bettor Sport (gate five) led with Benatar (gate four) in the open.

Finishing her race off in style, Sassiness scored by 3.6 metres in advance of Victortheinflictor (one/three) after racing roughly at the start, with Mitzi Said third 2.3 metres back after following the winner.

■ It was great to see Northwood trainer Rodney Undy in the winners list after Inside Leg, a 4Y0 gelded son of Pet Rock and Bella Gem landed the Petstock Cobram Pace over 1670 metres.

Driven by Abbey Turnbull, Inside Leg led throughout from gate two and although pressured in the early stages by Epic Orion, gave plenty over the concluding stages to register a head margin in 1-58.5 over a flying Lethal Lover (six wide home turn) from a mile back and Maggacis which raced outside him from the bell which finished a head away third after taking a slender margin on the final bend.

Led throughout

■ Bendigo was Tuesday’s fixture and youthful Mitchell Park (Ballarat) trainer Sam Barker was successful with 5Y0 A Rocknroll DanceAbercrombie Jess mare Paris Abbie in the $10,000 Alabar Vicbred Platinum Maiden Pace over 1650 metres, leading throughout from gate two when making her 9th race appearance to register an easy 9.9 metre margin over Ariarne which trailed from the pole.

Heavily supported favourite Steel Ruler (one/ three) from the extreme draw and four wide home turn was third 1.7 metres away. The mile rate 1-57.3.

■ Barham trainer Jeff Cakebread fresh from being in the winners circle as an owner at Swan Hill two nights earlier, landed the 2150 metre Pryde’s Easifeed 3Y0 Pace with Betting LineLynniemach filly Over The Line. Raced by Jeff and wife Lee, Over The Line with James Herbertson in the sulky settled three pegs from gate two as Keayang Honeyjoy speared away from gate six to lead.

Never going round a runner, Over The Line finished hard along the sprint lane to blouse the leader by a half neck, with Paris Princess third 6.4 metres back after trailing the pacemaker and coming away from the markers on the home turn to issue a challenge. The mile rate 1-58.7.

Many readers will recall that Jeff had great success aboard a horse by the name of Dillon Titian a number of seasons back and also represented Victoria in a junior drivers series.

■ Burrumbeet breeder/owner/trainer and driver David Magri snared the Dancinginthedark M @ Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres with 6Y0 Bacardi LindyMysteriousillusion mare Bacardi Chic who was making her 51st appearance (one win) at the races.

n what was a super performance, Bacardi Chic (gate three) was severely checked when three wide prior to the first turn galloping wildly before restraining back to the tail.

Still last at the bell, Bacardi Chic came away

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some led from gate four with Hittheroadjack (gate six) in the open. A change was to occur shortly after when Steel Screens vacated the prime spot to mercifully attack the leader spending plenty of petrol in doing so which proved unsuccessful leaving him exposed.

Receiving a breather mid-race when Hittheroadjack moved around him, Steel Screens ended up again one/one but the early burn probably cost him any chance.

With the pressure again in the last lap as Ruby Wingate went forward from three back to make a line of three, the race was on in earnest on the home turn.

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from the inside into a wall of horses before switching to be three pegs on the home turn. Using the sprint lane, Bacardi Chic rallied to gain the day by a neck from Tetra (three wide last lap), with Mystic Chip third 2.4 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.3.

Short course events

■ The final 1200 metre Fastrack Series continued at Melton on Wednesday when another six short course events were held – the winners being Sweet Creation (Glenn Bull – 1-54.3), Ringer Russ (Jan Murray & Yaylor Youl – 1-52.5), Jeremy Lou (Julian Attard – 1-55.5), My Belle And Me (Maree & John Caldow – 1-57.9), Mister Cheese (Lisa Miles - !-52.1) and Jekamias (Jodi Quinlan – 1-53.3) with My Belle And Me being the most impressive.

■ Cranbourne part-owner/trainer/driver Scott Ewen’s Betterthan Cheddar-Coast Patrol colt Bulletproof Sniper was an easy all of the way victor of the Alabar 3Y0 Vicbred Maiden Pace over 1720 metres after giving his connections cause for alarm when galloping in the score up causing a false start.

After beginning fast at the second attempt from gate two, Bulletproof Sniper coasted to the wire 6.9 metres clear of Mystique Stride (four pegs) which rattled home, with Betting On Courage (one/two) third 3.5 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.

■ Drouin co-trainers Gary & Debbie Quinlan were successful with Rock N Roll Heaven-Courageous Call gelding Calling Buddy raced by the loyal Gippsland connection in the other division of the Alabar 3Y0 Pace.

Driven by Chris Alford, Calling Buddy had to be revved from the pole to retain the front running with Sunshine State outside him next door drawing a neck clear.

Relaxing in the lead, Calling Buddy bounded clear on turning to greet the judge 13.5 metres in advance of Taliska Skipper (one/two) which ran home late along the sprint lane. First starter Keeping It Simple from inside the second line was third a neck away after trailing the winner. The mile rate 1-56.4.

■ Parwan mentor Phil Chircop snared the 2240 metre Nevele R Stud 2Y0 Pace with first starter Dance Affair.

With Josh Dickie in the sulky, Dance Affair (gate five) began fast to lead before allowing the favourite Cocosdream (gate three) to move around him shortly after the start.

Enjoying the run of the race, Dance Affair raced by the Heir family and others used the sprint lane to prevail by 2.4 metres from Spirit Of Pearl (three pegs – outside the leader and third placegetter Cocosdream home turn applying pressure) who was a head back. The mile rate 1-59.9.

Biggest run of day

■ Two meetings Thursday Charlton & Ballarat with the biggest run of the day being 8Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Massimo Miss gelding Steel Screens in the Ballarattrotting club.com.au Pace over 2200 metres at Ballarat. Trained at Lexton by Ashleigh Herbertson for long time client Keith Parry, Steel Screens driven by James Herberton settled one/one from gate five after the odds-on favourite Brutally Hand-

With several chances spread across the track in the home running, Steel Screens after obtaining a split in the centre raced away to record an unbelievable 9.2 metre victory over Hittheroadjack which was courageous, with Ruby Wingate third 1.9 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.7.

■ Monegeetta trainer/driver David Miles has the team racing in top form at present and Hes Watching-Diamond Castle filly Look Like Diamonds landed the Decoglaze Glass Splashbacks 2Y0 Maiden over 1710 metres.

Crossing the debut poleline leader City Rockstar shortly after the start from gate two, Look Like Diamonds couldn’t be caught, scoring by 1.4 metres from a death-seating Kwick Band from the extreme draw in a mile rate of 156.5. City Rockstar held third 3.5 metres away.

■ Melton’s Ken Tippet provided a long shot winner when Wherestheboy a 4Y0 gelded son of Well Said and Reggae Miss landed the 2200 metre Cook & Foley Pace at odds of $34.00.

Always handy three back in the running line from gate two on the second row as Vapar Jack (gate six) was driven with aggression to lead, Wherestheboy angled three wide on the final bend and did best to register a 2.1 metre victory from Icanmotor (three wide last lap) from the rear, with Etiz Amodel (four pegs from the pole) gaining a late split for third a head back. The mile rate 2-02.4.

■ Wildwood trainer/driver Serge Lenardi’s more than handy 4Y0 Lincoln Royal-Miss Sweetheart gelding General Lincon brought up victory number two at start fifteen in the Regent Entertainment Vicbred Pace over 1710 metres.

Revved up from gate three to cross Iamawingate (gate five) which flew the gate, General Lincon rated to perfection held too many guns for iamawingate which tried hard going down by 3.9 metres, See Me No More starting outside the front line was third 4.8 metres away after death-seating in the last lap. The mile rate 1-55.5.

■ Meredith co-trainers Emmett and Richard Brosnan’s honest 5Y0 Rock N Roll HeavenTrigirl Brigade mare Heavenly Brigade raced by the Ballarat & District Trotting Club Standardbred Group was successful in the 1710 metre Brandt Pace, returning a mile rate of 156.5.

Driven by Emmett, Heavenly Brigade peeling off a three wide trail from mid-field in the last lap finished full of running to defeat Cool Night (gate six) which followed her home after being restrained at the start, Joelita (gate two on the second line) after moving three wide from three back in the last lap was third. The margins a head by three metres in a mile rate of 1-56.5.

■ At Charlton, Axedale trainer Nick Carbone combined with Michael Bellman aboard Guaranteed-Secret Bonus gelding Good Day to lead throughout from the pole in the Wimmera Mallee Tourism 3Y0 Pace over 2100 metres.

Driven to perfection, Good Day scored easily by 5.9 metres from Royal Appointment (one/ one) from gate six, with Keayang Santiago third six metres away after racing exposed from gate four. The mile rate 1-56.7.

■ Leading was the place to be and Elliminyt trainer Ian Slater’s Art Major-Reeds May filly Tallulah Lee did exactly that when taking the Community Bank Charlton & District Pace over 1609 metres by a huge 19.6 metre margin.

Driven by daughter Courtney, Tallulah Lee toyed with her rivals, defeating polemarker Yoursnmine which trailed and Jilliby Jay Sea (one/one) who was 2.8 metres back third. The mile rate 1-55.6.

■ Wednesday – Maryborough/Ballarat, Thursday – Shepparton, Friday – Melton/ Mildura, Saturday – Melton, Sunday –Cranbourne, Monday – Maryborough, Tuesday – Geelong.

Unexpected way

■ The highlight of Shepparton on Friday was the $30,000 (Group 3) Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Cup over 2190 metres and it was Chris Lang that snared the trifecta but not the way that punters hoped with in-form 5Y0 Muscle HillMiss Bullion gelding Bullion Harry winning the day for Port Fairy owner Pauline Matthews who bred the horse with late husband Richard. Driven by John Caldow, Bullion Harry began fast from gate six along with stablemate Courage Stride (gate five) which showed exceptional speed to lead leaving Bullion Harry in the open, while stablemate and favourite Ollivici was restrained to the tail of the field from outside the front line.

Pressing on to assume control, Bullion Harry was driven to perfection by Caldow and in a final mile of 32.5, 31.6, 28.4 and 28.3 gave his rivals something to chase, scoring by 1.5 metres from Courage Stride along the sprint lane, with Ollivici (three wide last lap) a not disgraced third 2 metres away after chasing hard. The mile rate two minutes even.

■ On a night of terrific racing, Kiwi filly High Energy (Father Patrick-High Gate) was successful in the 2190 metre $12,000 Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Oaks for co- trainers Mark & Nathan Purdon and reinsman Greg Sugars in 2-00.5, while Nathan Jack trained and reined Volstead-Mingara filly Violet Stanford to land the $12,000 The Abrahams 2Y0 Trotters Classic in 2-02.7.

■ Local Tallygaroopna duo Mark Lee and Stacey Towers’ honest Auckland Reactor-Lady President 7Y0 mare Presidentslastlady landed the Neatline Homes Pace over 1690 metres and in doing so, chalked up her 8th success in 82 outings (21 placings).

Driven by Stacey, Presidentslastlady was given the run of the race from gate two trailing the pacemaker Aliza Hill (gate three) and used the sprint lane to prevail by 2.4 metres in 1-57.2 from Ima Popstar which raced exposed from gate four. Rimu Valley (one/two – three wide last lap) was third 4.3 metres back.

Best hope

■ All eyes will be on Menangle NSW next Saturday when the richest ever harness race ever held in the Southern Hemisphere the $1.2 Million Dollar Slot Race – The Eureka will be held with Victoria’s best hope being Andy Gath’s Catch A Wave with Queenslander Leap To Fame a hot favourite.

- Len Baker

Harness Extra

Prize changes

■ Harness Racing Victoria has detailed prizemoney changes to be implemented from October 1, including adjustments to feature races and an alignment with the national ratings system. Part of $10 million in cost-saving initiatives announced earlier this month, the changes for 2023-24 encompass a prizemoney reduction of approximately $3.9 million on 2022-23. Almost 50 per cent of the impact will be in feature races, but prizemoney for the A. G. Hunter Cup, Great Southern Star, Victoria Cup and Vicbred Super Series finals will not be reduced.

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AQUARIUM. Large. 210ltr. 141 cm long x 31.5cm wide x 72cm high on a solid pine table, made to measure. Used Cond. $130. Whittlesea. 0421 521 320.T-AA

BARBECUE. Gas. Five burner. New ignition assembly, wheels, 9kg and 4kg gas tanks, both full, very clean. EC. $200.

Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356.

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BED. Plega Electric Adjustable QS. Inner spring and latex mattress used by one person for only two weeks. As new. $1200 ONO. Bayswater. 9729 7875. T-AA

BED AND BASE. Sinmgle. ZLY-500. As new. $75. Coburg. 0414 614 913.

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BICYCLE. Boys. Malvern Star. Suit 5 years to 9 years. VGC. $75. Brighton. 0402 027 621.

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BICYCLE. Flight Metro Aluminium 3x7 speeds, colour white, mounted on exercise bike stand, new $300, sell for $120. used once. Mt Martha., 5973 4163.

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BIKE. 28”. Shogun Metras. Extended handles. Comfort seat plus helmet. Bottle holder. As new. $300. Mornington. 0409 511 329.T-AA

BIKE. 28”. Shogun Metras. Extended handles. Comfort seat plus helmet, bottle holder. As new. $300. Mornington. 0409 511 339.

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BOAT ANCHORS. 2 only.$60 each. Fishing Rods, 3 only. $20 each. Paddles, wooden, $80 pair, 2 only. GC. Altona. 9398 2531.

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BOOKCASE. Baltic pine. EC. Traditional design carved top and doors, 180cm h, 90cm w, 30cm deep. Natural colour. Cost $900. Sell $200. Croydon. 9736 9690. HH-MM

BOOTS. Leather. ‘Rivers’. Size 11. Very little wear. Suitable for work or hiking. VGC. $25. Glen Waverley. 9560 8175.

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BRICKLAYER’S SCAFFOLDING. Long pipes and planks. Various sizes. Single and double clips. VGC. Best Offer. Cheltenham. 0438 533 123. T-AA

BUNNINGS Complete Guide To Gardening. New. $10. Pascoe Vale. 0418 138 356.

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CANE LOUNGE. 2 x Single Seat. One double seat needs new cushions. GC. $20. Research. 0408 131 386. X-DD

CARAVAN. Jayco. Pop Top Starcraft. 14ft 12v system. TV & AC. Awning, R84242. 3-way fridge. 870K. GC. $11,900. Yea. 0412 063 971.

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CASSEROLE DISHES. Corning Ware. Vintage ones. GC. $200. Mt Martha. 5973 4163. HH-MM

CEILING FAN. New with remote control. GC. $50. Greensborough. 0406 939 273. X-DD

CURTAIN RAILS. Cord drawn. Heavy Duty Brown. 2 x 282cm long. 1 x 191cm long, non-adjustable with brackets. Selling as a bundle. Used Cond. $30. Whittlesea. 0421 521 320.T-AA

DEUTSCHER Mower Enthusiasts. Australiana. Most of three 360s.Short on motors. Perfect blade spinners and blades. Could build two.Also a 260 with good engine. Needs drive belt adjust. Many tyres. Aged owner has enjoyed long term love affair of brand. Mostly good cond. $450. Wandin North. 0419 870 382.

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DINING TABLE. Timber. 180cm x 105cm with glass top for protection. Six chairs with padded seat covers. EC. $500. Ringwood North. 0499 869 975.

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DINNER SET. White. For six people. 47 pieces. Perfect condition. Used once. $50. Gowanbrae. 0417 999 224.

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DISHWASHER. Miele Model G527. Comes with installation opening book and hoses. GC. $35. Eaglemont. 9457 1641.

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FIBREGLASS Extension Ladder. 3.8 TD 6.3m. FC. $50. Greensborough. 405 939 273.

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FRONT including bonnet for Ford BA XR6. Fair offer. Seymour. 0419 881 573.

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FLOWERING ORCHIDS. Some with flowers and some without. The name of the orchids are Cologyne, Cristata, Flaccida, Slipper Orchid, King Orchid Dendrobiums, Crucifix, Stanhopes (upside down orchid), Ctalyne and many others. The prices start from $5 to $35 per pot. GC. East Ivanhoe, 9499 4415.

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FORD. 93 XF Panel Van. VIN 6FPAAAJGCMPM. 77,320. Fair Cond. $1500. St Alabns. 0481 213 471.T-AA

GOLF CART/TROLLEY. Junior. ‘Vega’ make. Colour: black. Littel used. GC. $25. Doreen. 9717 3465.

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HAND MOWER. New Makita cordless. Twin 36V batteries. Holds up to 4 x 180 batteries for extra run time. 10 stage height adj 534mm (21”) cutting capacity. Full tool kit. DLM 535. As new. $350. Eltham. 0428 270 937.

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HAY

Very good quality grass hay. Rolls $50, bales $6.50. Kinglake West. 0400 529 469.

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KEYBOARD. Yamaha. 61 keys. GC. No PSRE373. In box. $60. Mt Martha. 5973 4163.

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MATTRESS. Plega Latex. This is a soft mattress for a Queen adjustable bed. One half measures 203cm x 75cm x 8cm. As new.

OOnly used a short time, always with excellent protection. No marks on mattress. Will also fit some caravans and boat bunks. $300. Donvale. 0410 031 094.

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MOUNTAIN BIKE. Apollo Aspire. 24-gear, disc brakes, front wheel suspension. EC. $250. Box Hill. 0415 184 292.

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MOTOR MOWERS. Some in working order. FC. Free. Wandong. 0418 399 261.

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PARK BENCH. Wrought Iron ends, needs TLC, slats on seat replaced. Timber. Needs work. $30. Surrey Hills. 9808 9176.

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PLANTS, TREES, SUCCULENTS. Come and see my beautiful 56-year-old garden. Don’t pay retail prices. Cheap stages, elks, rubber plants, Bird of Paradise, Bromelieds, Lillies, Ferns, Ground Covers. Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Baskets. Ideal presents. From $3. Noble Park. 0407 325 030.

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RADIO GRAM. Healing RPTC 5-system. Plays AM/ FM phono and tapes. Complete with speakers. GC. $50. Glen Waverley. 9560 8175.

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RADIATOR. Suit Commodore VB, VK. 6 cyl. New. $75. Balnarring. 0490 699 383. X-DD

REGISTRATION PLATES. Personalised. MISUBI. B/W Slimline. VGC. $1500 or offer. Frankston. 9789 9634.

DOG KENNELS. (two). Small or medium size dog. $25 each. Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

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LADDER. Fibreglass, extension. 3.8 to 6.3m. FC. $50. Greensborough. 0406 939 273.

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TELEPHONE. Black, bakelite. 1950s era. Working. GC. $80. Greensborough. 0406 939 273. HH-MM

TOYOTA Sedan. 2001. Silver. A/C, good tyres, body good, runs great. Clean little car. 190,000 kms. No registration. Car was purchased for granddaughter but she never got her liecnec. Would make someone a good car, JT764AEB 20006409. VGC. $32,000. Mill Park. 0402 145 766. T-AA

TANDEM TRAILER. 10’ x 5’, all steel construction, lights, brakes all in good working order. Made by Forest Hill Trailers. GC. $2000. Croydon. 9726 8513.F-I VACUUM. Shark Rotator Upright With all accessories. Instruction guide. Mop shark steam pocket guide book. EC. $370. Eltham. 0404 7151 151. X-DD

VACUUM CLEANER. Kirby powerful all surface carpet shampooer included. Perfect working order. Well maintained, recently serviced with all convenience parts, parts manual. $300. Elsternwick. 0412 732 375. DD-HH

VHS TAPES. New, never used, 4hr. $8 each. Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356. HH-MM

WALKING MACHINE. Electric. Paid $170, will sell for $70. VGC. Ferntree Gully. 0407 533 560.

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WATER TANK. 1000L food grate water tank. Only had rain water in it. No leaks. Buyer to arrange people to assist with removal/collection from Watsonia. $100. 0408 704 995.

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HH-MM CANE LOUNGE. 3 Piece. Table, Chair, Sofa Cushions. Never used. EC. $100. Frankston. 0488 062 837.

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CARAVAN. Snowy River 2021 SRC21. Lots of extras. EC. $59,950. Frankston. 0417 124 444

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CARAVAN. 16’ Windsor Windcheater Pop Top. Single beds. Heavy duty. Towing gear. Many extras,. VGC. $15,000. Briar Hill. 9434 7546.

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ENCYCLOPEDIA. World Book. Complete set. Plys Year Books. 80/81 Science Books, 82/83 and World Books Dictionary A-K, L-Z. $90 or offer. GC. Frankston. 9789 9634.

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MATTRESS. Coleman

Queen Inflatable. Inbuilt pump. Inflated once, never used. As new. EC. $90. Yea. 0412 063 971.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

RIMS. 4 Toyota Hilux. 18inch. New. $200 negotiable. Reservoir. 0418 752 691.

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RIMS. 4. 18-inch to suit Toyota Hilux, GC. $350. Reservoir. 0418 752 691.

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RUNNERS. Men’s Nike. Size US9. White with a red stripe. $50. Box Hill North. 0401 494 336.

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SEWING MACHINE. Vintage (two). Werthiem brand. Average Cond. $100. Wandong. 0418 399 261. X-DD

SIDEBOARD. Art Deco. Original 1930s with waterfall edge on highest point. 3 cupboards with 2 shelves in each. Original chrome handles with bakelite backing. Dovetail joints. 2 drawers, lead light, still intact. 47 cm deep x 138 cm long x 97 cm high (102 cm @ middle point). GC./ $150. Seymour. 0438 228 617.

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SINGER SEWING MACHINE Base. Heavy Marble Slab Top. $35. Surrey Hills. 9808 9176. HH-MM

SUZUKI. 2022 Vitara Manual 2WD SUV. 4 cyl, 1.6L, petrol, one owner, low kms (2250 kms). New car warranty till 2027. Reluctant sale due to overseas relocation. As new. $29,900. Wandin East. 0400 062 010.

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WIRE FENCE Temporary. 5 builders, with 5 blocks and clips. 3.3 metres wide, 2.1m height. GC. $300. Reservoir. 0418 752 691. DD-HH

WANTED

PIANO ACCORDION. Wanted. Small size. Red colour. GC. Mt Martha. 5973 4163.

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WHAT’S ON

DONCASTER AND TEMPLESTOWE ARTISTS’ SOCIETY. Art Exhibition. Saturday, September 16-Sunday, October 1. Open daily, 10am-3pm at DTAS Gallery, Cnr Doncaster Rd and Council St, Doncaster.

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LALOR SECONDARY COLLEGE.60th Celebrations/Reunion. Saturday, October 15 at School. Dinner Dance: November 18 at Plenty Ranges. All details on School Facebook. Meet with class mates. HH-MM

MORNINGTON Dutch Australian Seniors Club. Meets weekly in Tyabb Community Hall, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Tyabb on Mondays, 10am2pm. Morning coffee, games of Klkaverjas and Rummicub. New members welcome. Nel, 0414 997 161. Paula, 5779 8291.

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SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. University Blacks 9.15 (69) d Old Brighton 7.8 (50). Old Scotch 30.17 (197) d Caulfield Grammarians 3.3 (21). University Blues 15.9 (99) d Old Melburnians

12.13 (85). Old Haileybury 11.11 (77) d Old Xaverians 8.10 (58). Collegians 9.11 (65) d St Kevins 5.10 (40).

Premier Men’s Reserves. Old brighton

8.13 (61) d University Blacks 3.4 (22). Old Scotch 30.27 (207) d Caulfield Grammarians

2.2 (14). Old Melburnians 12.12 (84) d University Blues 6.6 (42). Old Xaverians 17.8 (110) d Old Haileybury 4.8 (32). St Kevins

12.7 (79) d Collegians 8.7 (55).

Premier B Men’s. Old Geelong 21.22 (148) d Monash Blues 4.4 (28). St Bernards

19.5 (119) d Old trinity 6.9 (45). Fitzroy

14.21 (105) d Williamstown CYMS 13.14 (92). Beaumaris 19.9 (123) d AJAX 10.4 (64). De La Salle 13.11 (89) d St Bedes/Mentone

Tigers 14.2 (86).

Premier B Men’s Reserves. Old Geelong

11.19 (85) d Monash Blues 5.7 (37). Str

Bernards 13.9 (87) d Old Trinity 5.8 (38).

Fitzroy 18.15 (123) d Williamstown CYMS

6.12 (48). Beaumaris 28.19 (187) d AJAX

5.3 (33). De La Salle 10.15 (75) d St Bedes/

Mentone tigers 6.8 (44).

Premier C Men’s. Hampton Rovers 19.17 (131) d Mazenod OC 12.8 (80). Old Ivanhoe

Grammarians 12.11 (83) d Old Carey 6.7 (43). Old Camberwell Grammarians 13.13 (91) d Marcellin OC 5.12 (42). PEGS 13.8 (86) d Ormo0nd 5.11 (41). Parkside Vultures:

Bye.

Premier C Men’s Reserves.. Mazenod OC 15.18 (108) d Hampton Rovers 4.4 (28).

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 23.11 (149) d Old Carey 5.5 (35). Marcellin OC 8.8 (56) d Old

Camberwell Grammarians 7.5 (47). PEGS

12.11 (83) d Ormond 1.10 (16). Parkside

Vultures: Bye.

Division 1 Men’s. UHS-VU 10.11 (71) d

Therry Penola 6.11 (47). Prahran 15.16 (106)

d Ivanhoe 9.7 (61). Old Peninsula 22.9 (141)

d Preston Bullants 12.0 (84). Kew 16.17 (113)

d West Brunswick 10.13 (73). Oakleigh 21.10 (136) d Glen Eira 4.8 (32).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. UHS-VU

22.15 (147) d Therry Penola 6.3 (39). Prahran

43.22 (280) d Ivanhoe 1.2 (8). Old Peninsula

22.13 (145) d Preston Bullants 8.8 (56). Kew

11.4 (70) d West Brunswick 7.9 (51). Glen

Eira 12.8 980) d Oakleigh 12.6 (78).

Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 12.12 (84)

d MHSOB 9.11 (65). Parkdale 12.6 (78) d

Old Paradians 10.15 (75). Old Yarra Cobras

17.10 (112) d St Mary’s Salesian 8.8 (56).

South Melbourne Districts 12.7 (79) d Bulleen

Templestowe 9.10 (64). Whitefriars 24.9 (133) d Aquinas 10.19 (79).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. MHSOB 9.8

(62) d Brunswick 3.8 (26). Whitefriars 10.8 (68) d Aquinas 9.2 (56). Parkside 11.7 (73)

d Old Paradians 8.6 (54). Old Yarra cobras

14.9 993) d St Mary’s Salesian 8.9 (57).

South Melbourne Districts 17.17 (119) d

Bulleen Templestowe 1.1 (7).

Division 3 Men’s. Hawthorn 22.19 (151)

d Wattle Park 19.8 (122). Elsternwick 26.15 (171) d Power House 8.9 (57). Canterbury

29.15 (189) d Swinburne University 7.7 (49).

Richmond Central 10.13 (73) d La Trobe University 10.9 (69).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Hawthorn

11.8 (74) d Wattle Park 9.8 (62). Elsternwick 18.9 (117) d Power House 11.8 (74). Canterbury 11.11 (79) d Swinburne University 10.11 (71). Richmond central 12.18 (90) d La Trobe University 3.9 (27).

Division 4 Men’s. St Johns 16.14 (110)

d Box Hill North 17.6 (108). Albert Park 20.13 (133) d Masala 15.13 (103). North Brunswick

36.24 (240) d Eley Park 6.2 (38).

Division 4 Men’s Reserves. St Johns 11.12 (78) d Box Hill North 10.10 (70). Albert Park 14.10 (94) d Masala 12.15 (87). North Brunswick 15.17 (107) d Eley Park 5.5 (35).

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Divsion Seniors. Elimination Final 1: Balwyn 17.12 (114) d Blackburn 7.8 (50).

Elimination Final 2: East Ringwood v Doncaster East.

Division 1 Seniors. Semi-Final 2: South Belgrave 11.5 (71) d Montrose 7.10 (52).

Semi-Final 1: Mitcham v North Ringwood.

Division 2 Seniors. Semi-Final 2: Boronia

17.11 (113) d Templestowe 7.6 (48). SemiFinal 1: Waverley Blues v Heathmont.

Division 3 Seniors. Preliminary Final: Ferntree Gully 10.16 (76) d Oakleigh District

8.10 (58).

Division 4 Seniors. Semi-Final 2: Kilysth

8.12 (60) d Surrey Park 7.6 (48). Semi-Final

1: Scoresby 8.14 (62) Scoresby 8.11 (59).

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Divsion Seniors. Pascoe Vale 18.10 (118) d Avondale Heights 11.7 (73). Greenvale 22.11 (143) d Airport West 18.16

(124). Strathmore 13.16 (94) d Maribyrnong

Park 7.3 (45). Keilor 19.12 (126) d Essendon

Doutta Stars 3.5 (23). East Keilor 14.12 (96)

d Aberfeldie 9.11 (65).

Division 1. Qualifying Final: Deer Park

17.18 (120) d Ruperstwood 8.8 (56). Elimination Final: St Albans v Hillside.

Division 2. Semi-Final 2: Oak Park 15.18

(108) d Taylors Lakes 9.13 (67). Semi-Final

1: Northern Saints v Sunbury Kangaroos.

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Frankston

YCE 18.14 (122) d Pines 8.7 (55). Mt Elizaq v Frankston Bombers.

Division 1 Reserves. Mt Eliza 7.9 (51) d Langwarrin 5.10 (40). Pines v Dromana.

Division 1 Under 19. Langwarrin 13.12

(90) d Red Hill 3.4 (22). Bonbeach v Dromana.

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Heidelberg 22.9 (141) d

Banyule 8.3 (51). Hurstbridge 11.19 (85) d Macelod 10.10 (70). Greensborough 11.9 (75)

d Whittlesea 6.14 (50). Montmorency 13.18

(96) d North Heidelbe3rg 10.11 (71).

Bundoora 20.15 (135) d West PrestonLakeside 4.3 (22).

Division 1 Reserves. Heidelberg 22.14

(146) d Banyule 3.4 (22). Hurstrbidge 15.14

(104) d Macleod 7.8 (50). Greensborough

12.9 981) d Whittlesea 4.6 (30). Montmor-

ency 20.14 (134) d North Heidelberg 4.5 (29).

West Preston-Lakeside 12.10 (82) d Bundoora

8.4 (52).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Greensborough

1 24.23 (167) d North Heidelberg 4.7 (31).

Eltham 14.10 (94) d Montmorency 8.4 (52). West Preston Lakeside 13.10 (88) d Bundoora

6.12 (48). Heidelberg 22.9 (141) d Banyule

3.6 (24).

Division 2 Seniors. Qualifying Final:

Eltham 18.18 (126) d St Mary’s 6.12 (48).

Elimination Final: South Morang v Watsonia.

Division 3 Seniors. Semi-Final 2: Laurimar 11.9 (75) d Mernda 9.10 (64).emiFinal 1: Kinglake v Old Eltham Collegians.

Division 3 Reserves. Semi-Final 2: LaurimaR 11.5 (71) d Old Eltham Collegians

4.6 (30). Semi-Final 1: Mernda v Heidelberg West.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Semi-Final 2: Hursatrbidge 13.9 987) d Mernda 11.7 (73). Semi-Final 1: Thomastown v Macleod. ■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 28.11 (179) d Gembrook-Cockatoo

4.9 (33). Narre Warren 17.10 (112) d Woori Yallock 11.9 (75). Monbulk 8.13 (61) drew with Upwey-Tecoma 7.19 (61). Olinda-Ferny Creek 15.13 (103) d Pakenham 10.16 (76). Mt Evelyn: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. Wandin

11.6 (72) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.10 (46). Narre Warren 22.20 (152) d Woori Yallock

0.2 (2). Upwey-Tecoma 18.9 (117) d Monbulk

2.2 (14). Olinda-Ferny Creek 8.8 (56) d

Pakenham 3.7 (25). Mt Evelyn: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Berwick Springs

12.15 (87) d Officer 9.14 (68). Emerald 21.13 (139) d Seville 12.10 (82). Healesville 22.15

(147) d Hallam 10.8 968). Belgrave: Bye.

Division 1 Reseves. Berwick Springs 9.8 (62) d Officer 4.4 (28). Emerald 15.14 (104)

d Seville 6.4 (40). Healesville 8.12 (60) d

Hallam 3.5 (23). Belgrave: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 17.20

(122) d Warburton-Millgrove 10.13 (73).

Division 2 Reserves. Powelltown 11.14

(80) d Broadford 5.7 (37).

Under 19 Boys. Monbulk 13.12 (90) d

Seville 4. (24). Officer 17.12 (114) d Wandin

4.4 (28). Upwey-Tecoma 8.19 (67) d Emerald

4.6 (30). Narre Warren 10.9 (69) d Mt Evelyn

4.9 (33). Woori Yallock: Bye.

■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Chelten ham 13.11 (89) d

Chelsea Heights 4.8 (32). Port Melbourne Colts

27.8 (170) d Mordialloc 8.12 (60). Cranbourne

Eagles 23.18 (156) d St Kilda City 6.10 (46). Dingley 15.15 (105) d Bentleigh 11.6 (72). Springvale Districts 13.12 (90) d St Paul’s McKinnon 9.6 (60).

Division 2 Seniors. Qualifying Final: Doveton Doves 6.11 (47) d Murrumbeena 4.8 (32). Elimination Final: Hampton Park v Highett.

Division 3 Seniors. Semi-Final 2: Frankston Dolphins 7.24 (66) d Endeavour hills

10.5 (65). Semi-Final 1: Carrum Patterson Lakes v Ashwood.

Division 4 Seniors. Semi-Final 2., South Mornington 12.10 (82) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 8.8 (56). Semi-Final 1: Hampton v Dandenong. ■ Western Region Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Caroline Springs 10.7 (67) d Altona 9.10 (64). Point Cook 15.13 (103) d Hoppers Crossing 7.14 (26). Spotswood

13.16 (94) d Point Cook Centrals 9.5 (59). Werribee Districts 11.7 (73) d Yarraville Seddon Eag;es 10.12 (72).

Division 2 Seniors. Semi-Final 2: Parkside 7.4 (46) d Albion 4.6 (30). SemiFinal 1: Newport v Sunshine.

Division 3 Seniors. Sunshine Heights

27.19 (181) d Laverton Magpies 9.8 (62). Suns 30.14 (194) d North Sunshine 5.5 (35). Albanvale 15.19 (109) d Tarneit 10.6 (66). West Footscray: Bye.

Your Stars

with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.45.5.

A period in which you should use tact in all your dealings with people, as saying the wrong thing could cause all sorts of problems. Keep out of arguments with family members.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: green

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 6.7.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 3.12.23.24.35.44.

If you have done the right thing in the past now is the time when the rewards will come in. also a period of good news from faraway, and some travel plans could be in the agenda.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.23.23.34.43.44.

It would be a good idea to talk over your plans with loved ones to avoid any problems later on. Things should work out very well during this period and many new ideas should work out successfully.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 6.7.23.34.41.33.

You could find yourself in a situation mostly your own making that could bring too many offers. You might need to talk yourself out of it with skill. Some travel could come unexpectedly.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.35.28.6.

Very successful period for career matters and any new venture try not to take too much notice of a jealous person around you. Someone will change their opinion about you.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.35.7.

Communication is the word this period will work out well if you make sure your lines of communication are clear. There could be some changes made in your working environment.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Mauve

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.37.45.9.

Not a good time to mix personal affairs with business matters there could be some big gains if you can juggle your cards right with people in high places. Some luck is also in.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 8.4.6.7.

Lotto Numbers: 5.7.23.34.33.44.

Entertaining at home should be very successful and enjoyable many advances could be made by friendly gestures. Also a lucky period for starting something new with a new partner.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 9.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.34.42.11.

It would be a wise move to check all fine print in your papers before signing anything. There is a sign of strong growth in financial matters and some support from people that matter.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 8.3.5.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.45.22.

Not a good period for long term money matters at the moment. Wait till later date before deciding what road to take also it would be a good idea to ask an expert for advice.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.25.34.44.

You might have to do some fast talking to get yourself out of a problem. Not the time to listen to gossip make sure you know the facts before deciding on anything.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 7.8.4.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.24.34.35.

There should be enough time to get your work done without mixing it with your private life. You could be talked into something you will later regret. Your loved one should be helping you a lot.