The Local Paper. Eastern Suburbs Edition. Wed., July 31, 2024

CITY COUNCIL PLEASED WITH SURVEY RESULTS

■ Boroondara Council appears pleased with the results of this year’s Customer Satisfaction Survey, just released.

“We are pleased to share that we have achieved an index score of 69 on ‘Overall Performance’ this year,” said a Council representative.

“The results reaffirm Boroondara as one of the top performing councils, with an overall performance score well above both the Metropolitan and Statewide averages of 63 and 54 respectively.

“Our lifestyle and recreation services and offerings continue to be a large part of Boroondara’s appeal, with our top performing service areas being:

■ libraries (84, up 1 point from 2023 results)

■ appearance of public areas (76, up 4 points from 2023 results)

■ recreational facilities (74, up 2 points from 2023 results).

“When asked what the best things about us are, the top three responses were:

■ parks and gardens

■ recreational/sporting facilities

■ waste management, including hard waste and tip.

Lowest performing areas were informing the community, consultation and engagement, and community decisions.

3 MEN CHARGED WITH BURGLARIES

■ Police have charged three men following multiple alleged commercial burglaries in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Officers were initially alerted to a stolen white Toyota Hilux travelling south along Eastlink just before 4am on Sunday, July 21.

With assistance from the Air Wing, officers deployed stop sticks on Wellington Rd before the vehicle continued southwest, turning into Birkley Court, Noble Park.

All three offenders jumped from the slowmoving vehicle which then slowly rolled into an unoccupied house, causing minor damage.

The trio allegedly fled on foot before they were arrested by CIRT and Dog Squad officers.

A 36-year-old Seaford man sustained an injury to his lower leg during his arrest.

He was taken to hospital in a non-life-threatening condition and has since been discharged.

A 34-year-old Blackburn man and a 25-yearold Frankston were also arrested.

All three men have been charged with:

Five counts each of burglary, criminal damage and theft. One count of theft of motor vehicle and possessing a drug of dependence.

They have been bailed to appear at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on September 19.

Whitehorse Crime Investigation Unit detec-

tives continue to investigate the series of commercial burglaries which include the following closed restaurants and convenience stores:

■ Café on Middleborough Rd, Box Hill North about 3am

■ Restaurant on Middleborough Rd, Box Hill North just after 3am

■ Restaurant on Burwood Hwy, Burwood about 3.30am

■ Restaurant on Station St, Box Hill North just after 3.30am

■ A grocer on Station St, Box Hill North about 3.40am

Cash and cigarettes were located inside the stolen Toyota following the arrest and Police will allege these items were stolen during the incident.

The Toyota was allegedly stolen from outside a gymnasium in Berwick on July 19.

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● Tianrong, known as Jason ✖Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Dandenong man Tianrong or as he is known as by his family and friends, ‘Jason’. The 21-year-old man was last seen at an address on Usher Court in Dandenong on April 7. His family and police have concerns for his welfare due to his disappearance being out of character and the length of time he has not contacted his family or friends. Jason is described as Asian in appearance, about 180cm with long black hair and a thin build. Officers have released an image of Jason in the hope that someone can provide information on his current whereabouts. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Dandenong Police Station on 9767 7444.

✔Monash Council provides eligible residential properties a free hard waste collection annually. Collection is underway and will run until September 6. Collections take place in a different area of Monash each week during this period. There are eight areas. Hard waste collections are for eligible residential properties only. Residents in apartment buildings or other multi-unit dwellings may not receive an annual hard waste collection.

✖Police are currently searching for and appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Cranbourne East man Raymond. The 77-year-old man left an address on Fiorelli Boulevard in Cranbourne East about 5.30pm on July 24. His family and police have concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition and his disappearance being completely out of character. Raymond is described as having an olive complexion, with a medium build and short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a rain jacket, beanie, earmuffs, pants and shoes that are all black in colour. It is understood Raymond may be using public transport. Officers have released an image of Raymond in the hope that someone can provide information on his current whereabouts. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Cranbourne Police Station on 5991 0600.

Carjacking, robbery in East

■ Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad charged a man following an aggravated car jacking and an armed robbery in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs earlier this month.

A 44-year-old Pascoe Vale man was arrested in Dandenong with assistance from the Fugitive Squad and interviewed by police.

He was subsequently charged with aggravated car jacking, theft of motor vehicle, armed robbery, theft, intentionally cause injury, common law assault, failing to stop after an accident and possess cocaine.

The man was to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

The charges follow two incidents in Box Hill and Hawthorn on July 3.

It is alleged the Pascoe Vale man was armed with a knife and approached the male victim in a car park on Whitehorse Rd just before 3.10pm.

He subsequently fled in the victim’s vehicle and drove to a business on Glenferrie Rd in Hawthorn.

While in the store, it is alleged he assaulted a female staff member and a female customer, taking money from the till and the handbag of the customer.

The male victim was not physically injured, and the two women sustained minor injuries.

The male victim’s vehicle was later recovered on West St in Hadfield

ARTS, CULTURE AT MAROONDAH

■ A range of creative arts projects will be rolled out in Maroondah over the next 12 months, with support through Council’s Arts and Cultural Grants Program for 2024-25.

The program supports a diverse and culturally rich Maroondah by supporting community driven projects, initiatives and events that increase participation in the arts while raising the profile of arts in Maroondah

Seven recipients will share in $26,000 of funding under the 2024-25 program.

Other upcoming projects include:

■ Lipscombe Park Kindergarten - Kitchen Garden Indigenous Mural.

■ Maroondah Symphony Orchestra - Next Generation Mentorship and Development Program.

■ Mel Jeffery and Eddie Andrews - You can't judge a zine by its cover.

■ Rhys Cousins and Emma X Zhang - CTRL. YourDNA Creative Arts - Site Spark Project.

Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Kylie Spears, said the Arts and Cultural Grants provide support for projects at any stage of the creative process, and which reflect the rich diversity of the Maroondah community.

“The Arts and Cultural Grants Program is a fantastic opportunity to obtain Council support for a range of projects, including creative development and presentation, arts and cultural programs, and the activation of new arts and cultural spaces,” Cr Spears said.

“Council continues to receive well-developed and diverse applications for projects which will continue to strengthen the important arts and cultural fabric of our city.

“We look forward to seeing the impact that this will have across Maroondah and wish all of the recipients the very best with their upcoming projects.”

Among this year’s recipients is local organisation Just Sing Something, who received a grant to support The Singing Sandwich Project - a six-week program of lunchtime singing sessions for people working in central Ringwood

Quick fix for environment

■ A new initiative matching fixers to broken items is helping Knox Repair Cafe save hundreds of kilograms from landfill.

The cafe, operating at Ferntree Gully and Rowville, has received Knox Council funding to establish a repair matching platform. A bit like Airtasker, the platform will link people with broken items to fixers who have the relevant skills.

Last financial year, its volunteer members saved 295 kilograms of small electrical goods and furniture, bikes, clothing and other commonly-fixed items from the tip.

The Cafe, part of an international movement, was founded by Mark Glazebrook who advertised on Facebook to start a local group. Volunteer co-ordinator Stephanie Mapleson was among about 15 people to attend that first meeting.

“He put it to us, wouldn’t it be great if we could do this in Knox — we could reduce the amount of hard waste that goes to landfill and thereby reduce the greenhouse gas emissions,” she says. “With my husband, Paul, we thought it would be something great we could do for the community, in the community, together. And as a social worker, I was really keen on the social aspect of somewhere for people to go outside the home.”

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MELBOURNE’S EAST

In 1978, Ash Long was Editor of Bayswater News, as well as President of the Bayswater Chamber of Commerce of Industry.

Leader Newspapers promoted the 22year-old to become Manager of the Knox and Mountain District Free Press, where he led production of a record-size 76page edition.

He had stints as Manager of the KnoxSherbrooke News, as well as Acting Editor of group newspapers including Box Hill, Nunwading, Ringwood, Croydon, Lilydale, Waverley and Chadstone.

Some 45 years on, in 2024, Ash Long continues his lifetime of community service, as Publisher of The Local Paper group, which has localised newspapers across 40 local government areas covering all Melbourne suburbs, the Mornington Peninsula and beyond.

He was involved with the Australian Suburban Newspapers’ Association, later becoming a National Judge.

In 1983, he branched out on his own, developing newspapers across Victoria.

In the intervening years, there have been successes (and a few stumbles!)

Ash Long as Editor of the Bayswater News in 1978. In 2002, Long reinvograted the Melbourne Observer newspaper. It continues today as a free section within all editions of The Local Paper. There have been other involvements with TV, radio and online projects. Decades on, Ash Long and his Local Paper team remain committed to providing the best possible service to readers and clients.

● Raymond of Cranbourne East

● ● Some of the 2024/25 Arts and Cultural Grants recipients at a celebration event this month.

Letter to the Editor

VICTORIA Homelessness

Sir,

This week (August 5-11) is National Homelessness Week. A week where the homelessness crisis that affects our country gets put into the spotlight, and where we get to advocate for those who are the most vulnerable in our community.

As the largest provider of homelessness services in Australia, The Salvation Army wants others to be aware of the key issues facing those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

We are seeing across the country that social housing waiting lists are growing, the demand for homeless services is skyrocketing and rental prices are increasing by 10 per cent every year. There are also increasing levels of mortgage stress and ‘tent cities’ popping up around the country while there is very cold winter weather.

The Salvation Army is trying to meet the needs of thousands of people experiencing homelessness each month, made more difficult due to a winter of unaffordable housing and a cost-of-living crisis.

We can’t do this alone. Our hope during Homelessness Week this year is to inform and educate the public about the issues surrounding homelessness and to advocate for the most vulnerable in our community as we lobby for more accommodation and support services.

As a major provider of accommodation and financial assistance in Australia, we put clients at the centre of our work. The Salvation Army’s desire is to treat everyone who reaches out to our services with dignity, compassion, and respect.

For more information about The Salvation Army’s work in homelessness, or if you or someone you know needs help, visit https:/ /www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/ homelessness-support-services/ homelessness-week/

Dr. Jed Donoghue, National Homelessness General Manager for The Salvation Army

YARRA VALLEY WATER NOMINATED FOR AWARDS

■ Yarra Valley Water has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2024 Australian Service Excellence Awards.

These awards celebrate outstanding customer service across all industries in Australia.

Yarra Valley Water was nominated in the Customer Service Team of the Year category in the prestigious awards, which are run by the Customer Service Institute of Australia.

Managing Director Pat McCafferty said it was an honour to be recognised and paid tribute to the Yarra Valley Water team.

"We couldn’t be prouder of our dedicated people for the work they do every day to make sure our customers have a positive experience.”

According to Yarra Valley Water’s recent customer satisfaction results from March 2024 to May 2024, satisfaction remains consistently high, with a rating of 87 per cent.

Mr McCafferty attributed this success to having a strong organisational culture and shared values.

“Everyone contributes to make this a great place to work - every action, every conversation, every kindness helps to create a constructive culture that makes a positive difference” he said.

Statewide Observer

Yarra Valley Water was nominated alongside other finalists in this category, including leading brands The Holland Insurance Company and

nib Travel. Yarra Valley Water employee, Corali Duncan, has been named as a finalist in the Customer Service Leader of the Year category.

STATEWIDE

Puppy pledge

■ Guide Dogs Victoria is calling on all students and schools across the state to help raise vital funds for individuals living with low vision or blindness and be in with a chance of naming the newest litter of puppies.

The latest campaign, Puppy Pledge, encourages all students across Victoria to take part in a fundraising competition, giving them seven weeks to raise as much money as possible to take home the winning prize of naming Guide Dogs Victoria’s newest additions.

Students, parents and teachers from any school have until Friday, September 6, to secure the top spot, with second and third prizes also on offer.

"The Puppy Pledge is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in community service and support individuals with low vision or blindness, while having fun. We are excited to see the creative fundraising ideas that students will come up with and the positive impact they will make" says, CEO of Guide Dogs Victoria, Nicky Long.

An official Award Ceremony will be held at the newly constructed Guide Dogs Victoria's campus in Kew

The top fundraisers will be honored for their outstanding contributions and celebrated for their creativity and dedication to the Puppy Pledge.

Lauren Phillips, newly appointed Guide Dogs Victoria Ambassador also expressed her enthusiasm for the campaign: “I am incredibly proud to support this initiative - it's inspiring to see young people come together to make a difference in their community, and I encourage all schools to get involved in raising funds for Guide Dogs Victoria."

Guide Dogs Victoria invites all Victorian schools to get involved in this impactful campaign.

“By participating, schools and students can make a significant difference in the lives of those who rely on Guide Dogs for independence and mobility.,” a representative said.

Melbourne

● From left: Farimah Dalir, Adam Oxford, Elisha Brayshaw, Sarah Tregoning, Ann Leermakers, Kristie Douros, Jade Patience, Erin Davey, Maxine Godwin, Damian Spirovski, Jesse Gov.

HUNT FOR MAN AFTER HIT-RUN

■ Police continue to investigate a hit-run in Marshall on July 17.

It is alleged a red Holden Commodore sedan collided with a silver Mazda hatch on Barwarre Rd about 6.15pm.

The driver of the Mazda , a 42-year-old Armstrong Creek woman, was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police allege the male driver of the Commodore dumped the vehicle and fled on foot.

The male and female passengers of the Commodore , a 34-year-old man and 21-year-old woman from Grovedale, both remained at the scene.

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They were both taken to hospital with minor injuries. Investigators have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.

They are searching for 23-year-old Jesse Reynolds who is described as 190cm tall, thin build, fair complexion and brown hair.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at www.crimestoppers.com.au

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Indian Film Fest

■ The 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will be presented August 15-25.

Some of the biggest names in Indian cinema are set to attend the festival, with several premieres for audiences to delve into, along with star-studded events and screenings.

This year’s IFFM will screen more than 65 films, including 20 films by female directors, many of which showcase films challenging the status quo with strong and powerful voices, telling confronting stories.

The films feature 26 different languages, some of which are extremely rare and not widely spoken. Audiences can also expect six world premieres.

The IFFM Opening Night will screen the premiere of My Melbourne, directed by four iconic Indian filmmakers - Onir, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, and Kabir Khan, and filmed entirely in Melbourne.

All four directors and key cast and crew will attend the Opening Night which is held at Hoyts District Docklands.

Established in 2010 by director Mitu Bhowmick Lange (Mind Blowing Films), the festival consistently strives to program films that provide a robust forum for conversation and that enhance not only India’s rich storytelling tradition, but also looks to challenge people’s notions of India Festival dates: August 15-25

For program details visit: iffm.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Jurassic World

■ The official, award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is roaring into Melbourne on Friday (Aug. 2), and will run for a limited time.

This stunning experience, at approximately 2700 square metres, immerses audiences of all ages in settings inspired by the globally popular Jurassic World film franchise, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, blending real-world science and education with the very best in high-quality entertainment.

Jurassic World: The Exhibition invites guests to walk through the iconic ‘Jurassic World’ gates, explore richly themed environments, encounter a life-sized Brachiosaurus, Velociraptors, including fan-favourite Blue, and the most fearsome dinosaur of all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex Guests will be able to imagine what it would have been like to roam among these breathtaking creatures, and even interact with baby dinosaurs, including ‘Bumpy’ from the popular animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous from Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation, currently streaming on Netflix Jurassic World: The Exhibition has now become one of the fastest selling exhibitions in history since its launch with over eight million tickets sold.

After opening its gates to excited fans in cities around the world including Berlin, Cologne, London, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Paris, Madrid, Seoul, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Toronto, Melburnians will finally get their chance to experience this global sensation.

Admission to Jurassic World: The Exhibition starts at $39 for children (ages three and up) and $49 for adults (ages 16 and up). Family and group tickets and special pricing for senior citizens and students are also available.

Jurassic World: The Exhibition will be presented starting Friday (Aug. 2) for a limited time at the newly reimagined 3600 sqm The Fever Exhibition Hall, 62 Dawson Street, Brunswick . Tickets on sale at jurassicworldexhibition.com.au

For further information about Jurassic World: The Exhibition , please visit www.jurassicworldexhibition.com

- Contributed

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Carousel concert

■ Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel - A Concert will be presented in Melbourne on September 7 and 8 at the Princess Theatre

Producer Enda Markey has announced that the talented cast joining Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior in the lavish concert presentation includes West End star Danny Whitehead in the coveted role of Billy Bigelow.

Danny most recently starred in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End

His previous credits in the UK include the Narrator in Blood Brothers, Enjolras in Les Misérables, as well as Wicked, Sweeney Todd, South Pacific, The Secret Garden and more.

Blake Bowden will play the naïve and adorably shy fisherman Enoch Snow. Blake recently wowed audiences as Brad and Frank’n’Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera and Elder Price in The Book of Mormon.

Helpmann Award winner Kerrie Anne Greenland will play Carrie Pipperidge, Julie’s lively friend and co-worker.

Kerrie’s roles include Ellen in Miss Saigon, Eponine in Les Misérables, and Violet in Side Show, among many others.

The menacing seaman Jigger Craigin will be portrayed by Andy Conaghan (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Les Misérables, Shrek).

Veteran actor Tony Llewellyn-Jones will play the heavenly Starkeeper and Dr Seldon, and former Australian Ballet star Jasmin Durham is Louise.

Members of the ensemble include Taao Buchanan, Ben Clark, Andrew Dunne, Dominique Hamilton, Matthew Hearne, Genevieve Kingsford, Conor Neylon, Adele Parkinson, Josh Robson, Greta Sherriff, Alexander Tye, Jasmin Vaughns and Paul Whiteley.

"I’m thrilled to have assembled such an extraordinary group of Australia’s finest theatre stars to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic score to life,” said producer Enda Markey

“Carousel holds a special place in the hearts of so many people, and it has been far too long since audiences have had the opportunity to experience it live.

“I am excited to share the experience of seeing these remarkable performers live and to create an unforgettable event that will rekindle the magic of this iconic show.”

Set in a seaside town in Maine, Carousel follows the love story of Billy Bigelow, a handsome but troubled carousel barker, and Julie Jordan, a young mill worker.

This iconic show, receiving a rare staging, has been described by Time magazine as “The Best Musical of the Twentieth Century”.

At the helm of this production of Carousel is Australian conductor of musicals, Guy Simpson, with direction by former associate director of Melbourne Theatre Company, Petra Kalive, and choreography by award-winning Irish choreographer Philip Connaughton.

The costume design is by Renata Beslik, lighting design by Gavan Swift and sound design by Tom Brickhill.

Venue: Princess Theatre, Melbourne

Dates: Saturday, September 7 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Sunday, September 8 at 1pm

Price: From $99 (plus booking fee)

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Bookings: ticketek.com.au or phone 13 28

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Riot

■ The Neils Gaup directed movie, The Riot, is the apt opening screening of the Scandinavian Film Festival in Australia

Were it not for the snow and the lack of sheep, the work’s subject matter is identifiable as working class Australian equivalent to the shearers’ strike of 1891 that led to the formation of the Labor Party.

Struggling against the oppression of corporate mining entities in the town of Sulitjelma, Konrad (Otto Fahlgren) and his fellow miners

Danny Whitehead, Anna O'Byrne and Marina Prior. Photo: Jeff Busby revolt against the ruthless mining agent Wennstrom (Simon Berger) and bring about fundamental change now enshrined in Norwegian law.

The film is perhaps more historical than action packed. Konrad, having been sold into servitude as a child – a common practice at the time, is manipulated by Wenstrom to inform on the actions the miners intend to take.

His coming of age story provides the character progression while Wenstrom’s attempt to illegally contrive profit and keep the miners in their place provides the element of intrigue.

What holds are the struggles of the working class trying to eke out a living against corporate greed.

The sparseness of the landscape and the grimy conditions of the mine lend themselves to the dark cinematic tones but also to the documentary black and white photos of the time that end the film which recorded the actual events and conditions of the day.

The miners of the day met on a frozen lake as it was the only space the mining company didn’t own. Whilst romanticised for the film, these events actually occurred.

The festival itself is an opportunity to delve into the best of Nordic cinema with the landscape - and we see the northern lights in The Riot – being only a part of what the geography has to offer. The human story becomes the identifiable connection.

For further details, visit scandinavian filmfestival.com/

- Review by David McLean

ACRA nominees

■ Finalists for the Australian Commercial Radio Awards include: Best On Air Team

■ Carrie & Tommy; Carrie Bickmore, Tommy Little, 3FOX, Melbourne, VIC, SCA, M

■ Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Kate Ritchie, Nova 96.9 Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M

■ Jase & Lauren, Jason Hawkins Lauren Phillips, Clint Stanaway, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment M

■ Jonesy & Amanda; Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN, M

■ The Christian O'Connell Show; Christian O'Connell, Jack Post, Patrina Jones, Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M

■ The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands, Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M Individual Talent of the Year

■ Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M

■ Christian O'Connell; Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M

■ Fifi Box; 3FOX, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M

■ Jackie Henderson; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M

■ Kate Ritchie; Nova 96.9, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M

■ "Ugly" Phil O'Neil; WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN M

■ Ray Hadley: 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M

■ Ricki-Lee Coulter; Nova Network, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M

■ American drag queen and comedian Bianca Del Rio will be presenting her new stand-up world comedy tour titled Dead Inside in Australia and New Zealand in January and February.

Performing at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre on January 31, Dead Inside will cover politics, pop culture, political correctness, current events, cancel culture and everyday life through the eyes of someone who's “dead inside,” finding humor in everything.

"I'm coming out of my crypt and hitting the road again to remind everyone that I'm still Dead Inside,” Bianca shared. “If you enjoy irreverent humor, like sparkly costumes and are not easily offended … this is the show for you"

Dead Inside follows the success of Bianca’s two most recent comedy tours, Unsanitised, during which she performed to sold out audiences in 99 cities across 27 countries, and It’s Jester Joke, making history as the first drag queen to headline Wembley Arena and Carnegie Hall, selling out both venues.

Performance Details: January 31 at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Tickets are now on sale at biancadownunder.com

For further details visit TheBiancaDelRio.com

- Cheryl Threadgold

NICA returns

■ Great news for future circus artists is that Australia's only Bachelor of Circus Arts will return in 2025, thanks to a partnership between NICA and the Australian College of the Arts (Collarts).

Applications for auditions to study in 2025 close on Friday, August 23.

NICA is asking prospective students if they are an athlete, circus artist, gymnast, dancer or a natural performer.

Auditions will be held in September at the National Institute of Circus Arts. NICA is on the lookout for 25 unique individuals to form its first-year cohort - the first intake since 2023. Apply at www.nica.com.au/ed

- Cheryl Threadgold

Media Flashes

■ After 13 years at the helm, Michael Stutchbury will finish as Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Financial Review on Friday, August 9. He will return to the paper in a writing role as Editor-at-Large next year. Former Executive Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, James Chessell, will succeed Michael in the role from Monday, August 12. - Telum Australia

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● ● Bianca Del Rio.

Photo: Shaun Vadella

Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ MLOC Productions: Alice by Heart, Until August 3 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Chris Ryan; Choreographer: Molly Whytcross; Vocal Director: Diane O’Hare; Musical Director: Hannah Hunt. Bookings: mloc.org.au

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten), August 1 – 24 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Amy Calvert. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au

■ Melbourne French Theatre: La Surprise De L’Amour (Lovestruck) (by Marivaux) August 6 – 17 at Melbourne French Theatre, La Maison de Maitre, 203-205 Canning St (cnr. Neill St.), Carlton. Director: Donald McManus. Bookings: melbournefrench theatre.org.au/la-surprise-de-lamour/ ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Alice in Wonderland Jr. August 2 – 11 at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Pde., Altona. Bookings: wmtc.org.au

■ Beaumaris Theatre: The Bridges of Madison County (by Robert James Waller), August 9 – 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Colin Armstrong. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au

■ The Mount Players: Family Values (by David Williamson) August 16 – September 1 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Mt Macedon. Director: David Runnalls. Bookings: themountplayers.com

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Admissions (by Joshua Harmon) August 16 – 31 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Wilson St., Brighton. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: brightontheatrecompany.com.au

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Little Women the Musical (Book by Allen Knee, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Music by Jason Howland) August 23 – September 7 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Adam Bianco; Choreographer: Susan Lewis. Bookings: 1300 131 552.s

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Things

I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) August 23 – September 7 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Kellie Tweeddale. Bookings: trybooking.com/CQZXF

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Hand to God (by Robert Askins) August 29 – September 7 at Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Bookings: stagtheatre.org

■ Synchronicity: A Vintage Death (by Geoff Collishaw, based on the novel by Colin King), August 30 – September 7 at The Engine Room, 58 View St., Bendigo. Director: Geoff Collishaw and Tania Maxwell). Bookings: synchronicity.org.au

■ MOARTZ Inc: MOARTZ 25th Anniversary, One-Act Play Gala Weekend (Joanna Murray-Smith/Melinda Chapman), August 23 – 25 at Monash Hall, Reserve St., Yallourn North. Directors: Annette O’Shea/Mike Pullar. Admission: $30/$25. Bookings: moartz.com

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Minnie and Liraz (by Lally Katz) August 30 – September 8 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Barbara Crawford. Bookings: mordialloctheatre. com.au

■ Theatrical: A Chorus Line, September 2 – 22 at the National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda. Director: Tahra Cameron; Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis; Musical Director: Gabriel Taburet. Bookings: theatrical.com.au Nova Music Theatre: Brigadoon September 13 – 22 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) September 6 – 21 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: 0411 713 095.

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Clue on Stage, September 5 – 21 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Katie-Jane Amey. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com - Cheryl Threadgold

A CHORUS LINE

■ Following sell out shows and standing ovations for recent productions of The Sound of Music and The Boy From Oz , not-for-profit musical theatre company Theatrical will stage the iconic and universally acclaimed musical, A Chorus Line at The National Theatre Melbourne from September 7-22.

The original production of A Chorus Line was an unprecedented box office and critical hit. It went on to win nine Tony Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1976.

A Chorus Line has gone on to earn a cherished spot in the hearts of theatre enthusiasts globally. Melbourne audiences will experience the pure delight of A Chorus Line when an international cast and company come together to stage a new production at the historic 783-seat National Theatre Melbourne

With tickets starting at just $50 for preview performances, seats are being snapped up fast via theatrical.com.au

“This show has everything - incredibly iconic dance numbers, stunning music and a beautiful, honest story that captures the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition,” says director Tahra Cannon.

“We explore the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of highly trained, dedicated dancers, as they put themselves on the line for a role,”

A WAAPA Musical Theatre graduate, Tahra is making her musical theatre directorial debut in Theatrical’s A Chorus Line, having captivated audiences as the Musical Director for the company’s 2023 production American Idiot.

Theatrical’s production will showcase an exceptional cast with performers and company members from Japan, Paris and the United States.

Known for his incredible voice, Julian Dods (La Boheme, The Magic Flute) was selected from the National Boys Choir to perform in the iconic 2009 Qantas commercial ‘I Still Call Australia Home’ and went on to perform multiple roles with Opera Australia

In A Chorus Line, Julian will show off his powerful performance skills as Zach , the Director who puts the dancers through their gruelling audition process.

Teresa Giansiracusa (Romeo and Juliet, Mr Burns, In The Heights) feels like she’s landed the perfect role in Diana , resonating with the character on many levels.

“She’s an unapologetic performer and I think that’s what draws people towards her. I also relate to the pride she has about her migrant background, wearing it like a badge of honour,” says Teresa.

Making their Australian musical debut is American Oscar Waters IV (Cinderella, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mamma Mia!). Words Oscar lives re doing… and try again.”

Marking his third stage role this year, former electrician and audio engineer turned performer Thomas Boyd (The Little Mermaid, Avenue Q, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages) will play the role of Gregory Gardner.

Also joining the cast is 21-year-old rising star Lyla Digrazia (Freaky Friday, Xanadu Jr, Grease, The Wizard of Oz), who was nominated for a Music Theatre Guild Award for her role as Ellie Blake in Freaky Friday by Theatrical.

Choreographer Louise Panagiotidis will honour the iconic choreography while updating it for today.

“I want to pay homage to the iconic original choreography by Michael Bennet and Bob Avian, while also incorporating an individual approach that suits our unique cast and this 21st century audience.”

Featuring a memorable score by Marvin Hamlisch, with favourite numbers such as What I Did for Love, One and I Hope I Get It, this timeless exploration of strength, resilience and determination is sure to enchant audiences.

- Contributed

Sisters In Crime

■ Sisters in Crime Australia has announced its shortlist for its 24th Davitt Awards for the best crime and mystery books –seven adult novels, four non-fiction books, two YA adult novels, four children’s novels.

Four of the adult novels are debut works. All 37 debut books are also under consideration for the Debut Award

Judges’ coordinator, Ruth Wykes, said that having 19 books on the shortlist wasn’t all that disproportionate given that there are 153 books are in contention overall.

“It’s been a Herculean task for the six judges – so many fabulous books have missed the cut. Australian women’s crime writing is riding a huge wave that has left our shores and is now sweeping around the world,” Wykes said.

Adult novels (7)

Bronwyn Hall, The Chasm (HQ Fiction)

Amanda Hampson, The Tea Ladies (Penguin Random House)

Christine Keighery, The Half Brother (Ultimo Press) Debut

Suzie Miller, Prima Facie (Pan Macmillan Australia) Debut

Marija Pericic, Exquisite Corpse (Ultimo Press)

Darcy Tindale, The Fall Between (Penguin Random House) Debut

Monica Vuu, When One of Us Hurts (Pan Macmillan Australia) Debut Non-fiction (4)

Ahona Guha, Reclaim: Understanding complex trauma and those who abuse (Scribe Publications) Debut

Rebecca Hazel, The Schoolgirl, her Teacher and his Wife (Penguin Random House)

Christine Kenneally, Ghosts of the Orphanage (Hachette Australia)

Nicole Madigan, Obsession (Pantera Press) Debut

Young Adult novels (2)

Amy Doak, Eleanor Jones Is Not a Murderer (Penguin Random House) Debut

Ellie Marney, Some Shall Break (Allen & Unwin) Children’s novels (4)

Lucinda Gifford, The Wolves of Greycoat Hall (Walker Books)

Kelli Anne Hawkins, Copycat (HarperCollins Australia)

Alison Tait, The First Summer of Callie McGee (Scholastic Australia)

Anna Zobel, This Camp Is Doomed: A Dennith Grange misadventure (Penguin Random House)

■ Australia is fortunate to have so many novelists who choose the wide brown land as the backdrop for their stories.

Popular author Fiona McArthur has just released her latest book, Back to Birdsville, set in that tiny town of 100 people that is home to the legendary annual Birdsville races.

When midwife and emergency nurse Phoebe fled Birdsville as a teenager, escaping family drama, she thought she had left for good.

But returning home as an adult for a family wedding means it’s time to retrace her way along those dusty roads and face her past.

There’s also potential for a romance with a skinny kid from her past who is now an interesting man who attracts her.

But before she can investigate the possibility of a relationship, Phoebe must unravel some secrets from the past in order to face the future.

McArthur’s novels tend to focus on the resilience of small outback communities, and the support that women give each other.

As her earlier life was spent as a rural midwife, she knows the profession inside out, which gives her books a great sense of authenticity.

Apart from describing the incredible landscapes of outback Australia, her characters are drawn from across the generations, reflecting the reality of community life.

These days McArthur lives on a farm in northern New South Wales with her husband, and writes award-winning books, both novels and non-fiction books about midwifery.

Back to Birdsville is published by Penguin Random House – more information is available at penguinrandomhouse.com.au Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Brighton Theatre Company: The Kitchen Sink (by Tom Wells) August 4 at 2.00pm; August 5 at 7.30pm at Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Wilson St., Brighton. Director: Keith Hutton. Audition enquiries and bookings: 0430 032 332 or keithhutton55@ gmail.com

■ Frankston Theatre Group: Play On! (by Rick Abbot) August 4 at 2.00pm; August 5 at 7.30pm at ‘The Shed’, Overport Rd., Frankston South. Director: Robert Lister. Audition bookings and enquiries: robertlister087@gmail.com

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Home I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) August 11 at 2pm; August 13 at 7pm at Unit 8/ 417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Susan Rundle. Audition enquiries: theatre@psrundle.com

■ Essendon Theatre Company: Drinking Habits (by Tom Smith) August 18, 25 at 4pm; August 24 at 10am at Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon (enter via Buckley St.) Director: Bethany Simmons. Audition info and bookings: essendontheatrecompany.com.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde), August 18 and 19 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Audition bookings: timascott56@gmail.com

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) September 1 and 2 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Peter Newling. Further details and audition bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au/auditions - Cheryl Threadgold

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■ In a joint operation with the Australian Border Force, detectives from the ICARUS Taskforce have charged two men and seized 10kg of methylamphetamine imported from Mexico , 6kg of MDMA, a MercedesBenz GLC and 11 luxury watches as part of an investigation into drug importation.

The investigation commenced in early July following the Australian Border Force’s detection of the illicit substance at the border.

The 10kg of methylamphetamine had been sent via international freight from Mexico to a storage facility in Richmond With assistance from the ABF’s Air Cargo Operations team, ABF’s drug detector dogs, the VIPER Taskforce and Melbourne West Divisional Response Unit, three Commonwealth search warrants were executed on Wednesday, July 17, at a storage facility in Richmond and residential addresses in St Kilda and Malvern

Approximately 6kg of MDMA, two gel blaster pistols, a Mercedes-Benz GLC and 11 luxury watches – including two Rolexes – were seized from the St Kilda address.

A 43-year-old St Kilda man was charged with the Commonwealth offence of importation of a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug.

He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 21.

A 42-year-old man of no fixed place of ad-

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dress was charged with the Commonwealth offence of attempt to possess a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug.

He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 10.

Both charges carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

A 44-year-old Malvern woman was arrested but released pending further enquiries.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Detective Inspector Dave Galea, ICARUS Taskforce, Victoria Police, said:

“We’ve made no secret of the fact Victoria Police is determined to make our state a hostile place for organised crime, especially those engaged in the importation and manufacture of drugs.

“The illicit drug supply chain is littered with harm and had this amount of methyl-amphetamine made its way onto our streets, it would have spread through our suburbs, fueling more violence, crime and drug addiction.

“Our work does not stop with this seizure and these arrests. Alongside our law enforcement partners, we will look to chase up every avenue of enquiry possible as a result of this investigation and we will continue to disrupt the importation of illicit drugs into Victoria.”

ABF Superintendent Aviation Goods

South Tory Rosemond said her officers were committed to working with the Victorian Police to stop illegal drugs at the border .

Greens candidate

■ Dr Merran Blair has been named as the Victorian Greens candidate for the Federal electortate of Casey

“I am a health professional and a university lecturer. I was born and raised in Emerald , and am proud to once again call it my home,” Dr Blair said.

“So many in our community are disconnected and distrustful of politics because our leaders are not making decisions that help us.

“I will be a different kind of leader. I am from our community and have experienced the same struggles so many others in our community face right now - high rents, low wages and the rising cost of living,” Dr Blair said.

Aquarena upgrade

■ A new water play area and improved café will be part of a major redevelopment of the outdoor area at Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre at Lower Templestowe.

The project's detailed design is now underway, following Manningham Council's endorsement of the Aquarena Outdoor Masterplan last August.

Manningham Mayor, Cr Carli Lange, said the community is eagerly awaiting the redevelopment, which will bring Aquarena’s outdoor area up to the centre’s modern, stateof-the-art indoor areas.

“Around 2500 people visit Aquarena each day, and we love welcoming the regular swimmers, local families, swim clubs, and community and school groups. The centre is highly valued by the Manningham community and visitors alike,” Cr Lange said.

“This redevelopment will ensure the outdoor space continues to meet the diverse and evolving needs of the community for generations to come.”

Manningham Council has appointed Co.Op Studios as the architect to design the new space, and bring the Aquarena Outdoor Masterplan vision to life.

“The design process has been informed by the Aquarena Outdoor Masterplan, which involved extensive consultation with community users and industry experts, to guide the redevelopment of the outdoor spaces,” Cr Lange said.

“I want to thank everyone who shared their passion and interest in the future of the outdoor space. More than 800 people provided feedback to inform the development of the Masterplan. We’re excited to be delivering what the community asked for, and more,” she said.

Feedback from the community and stakeholders emphasised the need for more seating, shade, change rooms, a fun water play area, better spaces for schools and clubs, and a sustainable design to reduce environmental impact.

“An enhanced café will now serve both indoor and outdoor areas. The new outdoor change rooms will be only metres from the outdoor pool, and the outdoor pool will now have ramp access and a swim wall to swap between 50 metre and 25 metre lanes,” Cr Lange said.

Other enhancements include state-of-theart landscaping and the electrification of outdoor pool equipment, marking another significant step toward achieving Manningham’s emissions targets.

“Aquarena is currently our largest gas user. Making the switch from gas to energy efficient heat pumps, we can heat the outdoor area in an environmentally sustainable way,”Cr Lange said.

The replacement of the centre's 50-metre outdoor pool will take place at the same time as the redevelopment works.

“Aquarena’s outdoor area has a rich history of over 50 years and has been a source of community pride for generations. For many in our community, this is their backyard –we’re embracing the theme of your backyard to create an inviting space where our community can get active, play, socialise, host events and relax,” Cr Lange said.

The redevelopment works are planned to begin in late 2025, with project completion expected in late 2027, Cr Lange announced in a media statement.

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Curator for FUSE Festival

■ City of Darebin’s FUSE Festival announces the appointment of Allara Briggs Pattison as Curator-in-Residence for Ganbu Gulin , which launches the City of Darebin's multiarts festival FUSE Spring 2024, taking place September 14 -22 .

Ganbu Gulin , meaning “One Mob” in Woi-Wurrung language, is a co-created event with Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

On Saturday September 14, this annual inclusive celebration welcomes all Darebin citizens, existing and new, to Wurundjeri WoiWurrung Country with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.

Allara brings a thematic curated offering of live music, visual art, panel talk and community participatory workshops.

This free event is an invitation to all community members to acknowledge, respect and learn from Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung the Traditional Owners, and celebrate First Nations artists.

Allara is a powerful Yorta Yorta winyarr. She is a storyteller, composer, director, producer, musician, and sound designer. With humour and integrity, Allara uses the double-bass and sound samples from Country to weave textures for healing in her work “I am Sovereign, I am Free”. Allara's innovative music speaks to Blak justice and sovereignty.

In appreciation of NAIDOC week, Allara reflects on how she views her role and Ganbu Gulin’s purpose in relation to this year’s NAIDOC theme of ‘Keep the Fire Burning’.

"Blak, loud and proud, we let those sparks fly through our songs and ceremony to light a cool burn, slowly but steadily cleaning out old colonial formats to make space for justice for our people, waters, lands and kin, as well as standing in solidarity and power with all oppressed peoples across the world. Together with Wurundjeri, on Woi-Wurrung Country.”

As part of the festival, Darebin offers FUSE@Large, an open-access program that provides opportunities for local artists and creatives to activate Darebin in unexpected, delightful ways.

FUSE@Large welcomes anyone and everyone putting on an event in Darebin to participate and is a chance for artists and community members to test, experiment and try out ideas in front of a local audience.

FUSE works to remove as many barriers as possible to highlight community and presents an opportunity to make invaluable local, creative, and professional connections. It is a way to develop new material, push the boundaries of art, or find a new audience for an already established piece.

Registrations are now open for City of Darebin community members to showcase their art.

Additionally, nominations are now open for the Darebin Community

Awards, which recognise individuals and groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the Darebin community.

The Darebin Community Awards will be awarded in nine categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Leader of the Year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Emerging Young Community Leader of the Year, Community Group of the Year, Sustainability Award either awarded for an individual or Community Group, Lifetime Achievement Award, CALD Elder Community Leader of the Year and CALD Emerging Community Leader of the Year.

FUSE is the City of Darebin's multiarts festival—providing a platform for local artists, designers and performers to transform our amazing city into a dynamic hub of creativity.

FUSE allows artists and audiences alike to enjoy Darebin’s streets, parks, venues, theatres, galleries and public spaces as transformative zones—infused with the power of art, culture, and creativity.

FUSE Festival September 14-22 www.fusedarebin.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Alter State

■ Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria have announced the 2024 program for Melbourne’s Disability-led arts initiative Alter State, taking place across the city from October 2-13.

The initiative is a major arts and disability event engaging artists and audiences across Australia and New Zealand. Alter State features more than 100 Deaf and Disabled artists performing and participating in performances, events and talks in-person and online across 10 venues over 12 days.

Alter State 2024?Creative Lead Jodee Mundy , a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and disabled artist, said this year’s theme Disabled Futures: a glimpse of what’s to come provided exciting opportunities to interrogate what it means to be a Disabled or Deaf artist in Australia right now and what could be done to create a more equitable future.

“Alter State’s ambition is to alter the current state of the arts and culture we are producing and consuming. For too long we have seen on our stages, books and screens, stories created and facilitated by people who have no direct lived experience or connection with Deaf and Disabled people,’’ said Mundy

The Alter State 2024 program features performance, contemporary art, film, workshops, a two-day symposium and two parties. It is accessible, intersectional and relaxed “with radical care at its heart” featuring Auslan interpreting, live captions, audio de-

scription, mobility access and quiet spaces at the events.

Supported by Creative Australia, this year for the first time the program includes an Alter State First Nations Deaf and Disabled Arts Program curated by Arts Access Victoria’s incoming CEO and artist Joshua Pether.

Alter State begins on October 2 under the guidance of Aunty Di Kerr, Wurundjeri Traditional Owner and Alter State’s inaugural Elder in Residence, with a First Nations Deaf and Disabled Yarning Circle, inviting all those with lived experience to gather, exchange, yarn about art, culture, ceremony and Disability.

The official Welcome to Country takes place on the Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt to honour connection to Country and for healing to Deaf and Disability communities who are now and have historically been segregated from the arts and society at large.

Audiences can attend The Manifesto, Arts Access Victoria’s installation open on the forecourt throughout the festival to share their hopes towards a collective manifest for the future.

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne

Dates: October 2 - 13

For full program details visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Tina

■ The critically acclaimed smash hit Tina - The Tina Turner Musical opens at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in September and producers have announced a new release of tickets on sale at www.tinathemusical. com.au

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is currently playing to packed houses and rave reviews in Brisbane after hugely successful seasons in Adelaide, Perth and Sydney, where it had a record-breaking nine-month run and sold more than 300,000 tickets.

Previews for the award-winning musical commence on September 21 at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre

Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and the late Tina Turner, the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. It features 23 hit songs including, Simply The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It, Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary”, this smash hit musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including Best Musical (Tony Awards) and Best New Musical (Olivier Awards).

- Kerry O’Brien

Handling The Undead

■ (MA). 98 minutes. Available to buy on selected digital platforms July 31.

Sombre and thoughtful, this latest entry in the zombie sub-genre is a beautifully crafted, well-acted and absorbing drama/horror, and should be enjoyed by viewers who don’t normally watch this kind of movie.

Comparisons will be made to previous examinations on this particular premise, such as Akihiko Shiota’s Yomigaeri (2002), Robin Campillo’s They Came Back (2004), its 2012 TV series spin-off The Returned, and the British TV series In The Flesh, but Handling The Undead stands tall in its own right.

The film begins its eerie journey with an unexplained event, a sudden electromagnetic surge that briefly upsets nature and technology. Whatever was the source of this happening, the result is that the dead start returning to life, shocking some, but affecting others in a far deeper matter.

The story centres on three in particular; grandfather Mahler (Bjorn Sundquist), who digs up his resurrected young grandson, bringing him home to his still grieving mother Anna (Renate Reinsve), who is at-first horrified, then happy to see her son again; Elisabet (Olga Damani) also returns from her coffin, arriving back at the home of her partner Tora (Bente Borsum), who is similarly surprised, but grateful to have her back; lastly we see Eva (Bahar Pars) come back after dying unexpectedly, unsettling her husband David (Anders Danielsen Lie), and has to explain the situation to his two children.

These returned loved ones, however, start to display disturbing behaviour, leading the living down a heartbreaking path.

Those wanting fast-paced zombie thrills and gore will not find it here. This is an affecting, measured look at emotional trauma, where people have been unable to let go, or deal with, the loss of a loved one, and have allowed that grief to consume them, putting themselves in kind of a zombie state.

Performances are all nicely lowkey, never trying to easily push audience buttons through melodramatic histrionics.

The script is co-written by John Ajvide Lindqvist, whose 2005 book this is based on.

It is an intelligent adaptation, and makes for a strong companion piece to the other big screen adaptations of his work, the impressive Let The Right One In (2008) and Border (2018).

Special mention must also go to cinematographer Pal Ulvik Rokseth and composer Peter Raeburn, who help keep the mood growingly oppressive and melancholy.

Co-writer Thea Hvistendahl makes her feature directorial debut, and she handles the difficult material with confidence and care.

She has been criticised for pacing the film far too slowly, but for me, it is wonderfully executed, allowing what is happening on screen to gradually get under your skin, and make you consider about what you would do in comparably sad circumstances.

Handling The Undead does require patience, but that patience is rewarded, delivering a mournful drama that happens to have horror elements.

I can’t wait to see what director Hvistendahl does next. If you like this, I recommend tracking down Eskil Vogt’s 2021 Norwegian film The Innocents, a compelling, disturbing look at children who discover they have super powers (and a terrific subversion of the glut of superhero movies that we’ve been bombarded with over the years).

RATING - ****

Border

■ (MA). 110 minutes. Now available on DVD.

Based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist (Let The Right One In and the current Handling The Undead), Border is a strange concoction indeed, again using fantastical elements to deconstruct and subvert social mores and beliefs, while centring on a relationship between two lonely, misunderstood outcasts.

Eva Melander is terrific as Tina, a disfigured woman who works as a customs officer, able to detect offenders merely by smell.

Feeling ostracised due to society’s outlook on what is deemed normal, her life is turned upside when she meets Vore (Eero Milonoff) , who appears to have similar abilities, and seems to know more about Tina’s origins than he initially lets on.

Writer/director Ali Abbasi , whose under-rated 2016 debut film Shelley also dealt with family and loneliness, taps into Lindqvist’s surreal but affecting spirit extremely well, and delivers one of the most unique on-screen romances you will ever see.

RATING - ****

- Aaron Rourke

■ I saw Chuck Berry perform at Festival Hall in Melbourne in 1959. He was in a show with Bobby Darin, George Hamilton VI and Johnny O'Keefe.

I vividly remember Chuck doing his famous Duck Walk’ during the show and performing his famous hit songs.

Charles Edward Anderson ‘Chuck’ Berry was born in St Louis, Missouri, in 1926 and gave his first public performance at the age of 15 whilst still in high school.

During his teenage years he was involved in an armed robbery and spent three years in jail.

Chuck was released for good behaviour and married Themetta ‘Toddy’ Suggs in 1948.

He played guitar in a band and worked the nightclub circuit in St Louis

He went to Chicago to try and get a recording contract as a solo performer and was advised by the legendary blues musician Muddy Waters to approach Leonard Chess at Chess Records.

Chuck wrote a song titled Maybellene which he recorded and presented to Leonard and the Chess executives - they were impressed and offered him a contract.

In 1955 Maybellene was released and went to number five on the Billboard charts in the US. In 1956 he was appearing on many of the popular television shows and made his film debut in Rock Rock Rock

His hit songs at this time included Roll Over Beethoven, School Days, Johnny B. Goode and

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Sweet Little Sixteen. In 1962 Chuck was back in jail for another 18 months and during the trial he was recording more hit songs such as No Particular Place To Go, Nadine and You Never Can Tell

In 1966 he left Chess and signed with Mercury Records

His next success in the hit parade came in 1972 with My Ding-A- Ling which turned out to be his last hit song.

Chuck returned to Australia for another tour with The Angels in 1975 and his final Australian appearance was in 1989 in a show titled The Legends of Rock He became ‘street wise’ over the years and didn't travel with a band.

● ● Chuck Berry

He would turn up at a show with his guitar and the local bands would "jump at the chance" to back him singing his hit songs.

His contract spelt out the equipment he wanted onstage and he apparently preferred to be paid in cash.

Chuck received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1985 Grammy Awards and was also inducted into the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame

Over the years his songs have been included

in the soundtrack of films and television shows.

Many of the popular singers of today acknowledge that they styled themselves on Chuck Berry. At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones said, "It's very difficult for me to talk about Chuck Berry 'cause I've lifted every lick he ever played. This is the man that started it all!"

After accepting his award Chuck invited his wife onstage and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, Themetta Berry, my wife of 62 years and it's going to be 63 in June!"

Chuck and Themetta have four children from their marriage. Up until last October Chuck had appeared onstage every month at the Blueberry Hill restaurant and bar in St Louis over a period of 18 years.

Sadly Chuck was in bad health and unable to fly to Sweden to accept the 2014 Polar Music Prize

Sadly, Chuck Berry passed away in 2017 at the age of 90. I am so glad I saw him onstage that night at Festival Hall.

- Kevin Trask

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CONTEMPORARY ARTIST NINA AT POTTER CENTRE

News From Nowhere

News From Nowhere – Lisa Walker & Brendan Huntley Irreverent but kind. The works of Lisa Walker and Brendan Huntley take themselves as seriously as we should take ourselves.

The share a makeshift DIY aesthetic that allows for a gentle approach and both deliberately tread the line between craft and fine art.

Walker’ s oversized, ‘easy’ but haphazard jewellery and Hyntley’s objects, painting and works on paper that depict faces with an emotive affect, present us with choices, perspectives, and open performances.

They may be about relationships with people, about our relationship with objects, our relationship with ourselves or about nothing at all.

Lisa Walker is an internationally renowned artist and jeweller based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Brendan Huntley is a Melbournebased artist and singer in garagerock band Eddy Current Suppression Ring.

Exhibition closes August 18. MPRG, Civic Reserve Dunns Rd, Mornington. - Peter Kemp

Winter Feast

■ The Yarragon Studio Festival is set to mesmerise audiences once again this winter with its highly anticipated 'Winter Feast', taking place on Sunday, August 4.

Promising an unforgettable blend of Australian artists, delicious cuisine, and fine wines from the Gippsland region, this event invites guests to indulge in a day of cultural richness and culinary delight.

3.30pm – 8pm

$125

St Jarlath's Catholic Church, 30 Campbell St, Yarragon https:// www.yarragonstudio.com.au/ festival

■ Survey the work of Melbournebased contemporary artist Nina Sanadze

With a practice combining installation, sculpture and found objects, Sanadze references public statures, structures and monuments as metaphors for social transformation, sometimes incorporating physical fragments and traces of public sculpture into her work.

The exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre NGV Australia presents six sculpture and installation-based works which interrogate the meaning that statues carry, and the ways they infect the values and priorities of the time and place in which they erected or removed.

Inspired by the public monuments in her childhood home of Tbilisi Georgia, where Soviet icons replaced imperial statues, Sanadze’s work reveals that our cities, monuments and public works are constantly in flux, reflecting their contemporary moment.

Exhibition closes August 4.

The Ian Potter Centre Federation Square Swanston St. Melbourne ★

Friday nights brings music, mystique and more with Pharaoh after hours this winter.

Welcome to the winter months, the reimagined NGV Friday Nights offers an after hours ode to the Melbourne Master exhibition Pharoah

Taking place at NGV International with extended late-night access to the winter blockbuster exhibition, the season presents a diverse line-up of music, residencies, pop-up performances, Middle Eastern -inspired cuisine, and array of drink offerings.

Evening closes October 4.

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

Look Up

Look Up by Qart Studio Community Exhibition

Explore Look Up by Qart Studio, a community exhibition that transcends the digital landscape to rediscover the beauty of the world around us.

Through the lens of artists with disability, this exhibition captures the pro-

The Arts

found moments that unfold when we disconnect from our phones and engage with our surroundings.

Look Up traverses the artists’ unique perspectives on the challenges and joys of navigating life beyond the screen. From the intricate details of the natural world to the nuances of human connection, each piece offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of experiences that shape our lives.

Exhibition opens Wednesday August 7 and closes Saturday September 27.

Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

At MPRG

Both Body & Not – An MPRG Collection Exhibition

Thinking beyond the self to the communities we live in and the universe we inhabit has been a shar ed philosophical venture of humanity and art, Austrian architect, philosopher and artist Friedensreich Hunderqasser’s theory of the live “skins”, provides an interesting reference for how we exist an individuals in this bigger picture.

Those layers-of bodily skin, clothing, community, ecologies and universe-provide a useful reference point for how an individual connects to the various layers of their own environment.

Exhibition Closes August 12. MPRG, Civic Reserve Dunns Rd, Mornington.

Father thought he knew

best

■ At age 14, actor Nicolas Cage defied his Dad and auditioned for a contestant's role in The Dating Game. Much to everyone's surprise he got the gig, Father Cage (August Coppola) was not impressed, and as historians say 'the rest is history'. Nicolas, now 60, continues to star in quirky movies, his latest release being Longlegs

Jets and Pets

■ Nathan Koch is a particularly interesting fellow. He is an academic, having graduated as a fully qualified Qantas pilot, a graduate as a veterinarian surgeon, and latest string to his bow is as a guest broadcaster on 3AW 'Australia Overnight' delivering ' Jets and Pets'. His weekday segment heard in the wee small hours answers a myriad of questions about planes and then next call is a listener wanting advice on cats or kittens even pooches. To top it off, Nathan has a quick wit coupled with a impressive knowledge of pop culture.

12 million views

■ The cost of getting married in America is outrageous, so here are two ways couples reacted to rising costs. Daniel and Esmay hired a train carriage lying idle in a New York subway. The newlyweds and 30 guests had a 'fun and memorable' time , saving $25,000 if they had hired a reception Hall. The reception featured on Tik Tok with 1.2 million views. Unrelated was a pre-nuptial event. In order to attend guests had to stum up $300 to attend. That's the way the wedding cake crumbles in America. Talking about weddings , Eddie Murphy (63) recently got hitched to former Aussie model Paige Butcher (44) with a honeymoon in the Caribbean. Paige and Eddie had been an item for 12 years, and have two kids.

Timberlake on knife-edge

■ One-time member of the Mickey Mouse Club, Justin Timberlake was to take the stand in a preliminary hearing over his alleged DUI charge. Justin won't be appearing so his legal representative will fill in. Justin appears resentful, and he has publicly said so to sell out audiences on his world tour. Regardless don't expect the judge to go easy, watch this space.

with Peter Kemp

- John O’Keefe

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● August Coppola and Nicolas Cage. 1988.

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Across

1. Blizzard

6. Wattle tree

11. Villain

15. Dried grass piles

20. Exclamation of pain

21. Genuine thing, the real ...

22. Numerous

23. Underground molten rock

25. Relaxation art (1'2,3)

26. Coral organisms

27. Dinners or lunches

29. Venice canal boat

32. Singer, ... Diamond

34. Famous British school

36. Type of spanner

39. Condemns to hell

41. Harnessed (oxen)

43. Rubs with emery

46. ... of Troy

48. Beneath

49. Dad

51. Hooter

52. Co-venture

55. Coarse file

56. Acorn bearers

59. Kills

61. Sit for portrait

62. Once again

63. Screw

64. Ripens

67. Halfway through pregnancy

68. Fortified wine

70. Culmination

71. Actress, ... Loren

72. Nag

73. Naked

74. Renovate (ship)

75. Rose-shaped award

77. Stop! (nautical)

78. Survives

79. Style

82. Mob

86. Jelly/sponge dessert

87. Eye lustfully

89. Belief in the supernatural

92. Pond plant

94. Capture

96. News

98. Floating log platform

100. Live coal

101. Computer input

103. Princess Royal

105. Resided

106. Press

108. Burn

111. Commoner

112. Very lazy (4,4)

114. Amaze

116. Spy, ... Hari

119. Bullets

120. German WWII fascist

121. Anticipated touchdown (1,1,1)

123. Freezes, ... over

124. As far as (2,2)

125. Omits (6,3)

126. New York borough

127. Blackberry shrub

130. The masses, ... polloi

131. Dawn to dusk

135. Alternate, every ...

138. Calf-length skirt

139. US astronaut, ... Shepard

141. Acute remorse

144. Unchanged, the ...

146. Cheerio!

147. Unfasten

148. Male swan

149. Young sheep

150. Uncle Sam (1,1,1)

151. Type of saxophone

152. Print with raised design

153. Taj Mahal city

155. Closing

157. Part of eye

158. Method

160. Braid

161. More ancient

162. Up to the time of

163. Overly cute

165. Less frequent

166. Snake, ... constrictor

167. Rowing aid

Across Down Down

168. Guitar sound

169. Servant 171. Accessory 172. Female title

175. In vain, to no ... 176. Light sleeps 179. Arid US state 180. Schoolgirl

182. Prison

184. Opens door to (4,2) 185. Balmy

186. Crooner, ... King Cole 188. Quiet 189. Pod vegetable 190. Dull

191. Snow-runner 193. Betting chances 194. Jogs

196. Match before final 197. Unreliable

198. Revolving tray, lazy ... 200. Modesty

205. AFL great, ... Barassi

207. Angrily 210. Impetuous

211. Concealing

212. Stupefy

213. Trading centre

214. Banned pesticide (1,1,1)

216. Irish sweater style

218. Actual

219. Ellipse

220. Repaints (vehicle)

224. Moodier

227. Depend

229. Space flight organisation

230. Tethers

231. Latin American dance

232. Nipple

233. Aware of

235. Prophetic signs

237. Go up

239. Printing error

241. Type of orange

244. Child's toy (2-2)

246. Pet's neck band (3,6)

249. Please reply (1,1,1,1)

252. Stingier

254. Former English cricket captain, ... Hussain

256. Outrageous

258. Arrange

259. Fuss, song & ...

260. Introducing in stages, ... in

263. Rest on knees

264. Outcome

265. Rot (of leather)

267. Paltry

270. Niece & ...

271. Avoided

272. Entertainer

273. Additional items

274. Welsh vegetables

277. Witnessed

279. Carpenter's spike

281. More rational

284. Hurry

286. Sum owed

288. Absorbed

292. Whisky ingredient

294. Kiss & cuddle

295. Fire remains

298. Smallest

300. Nominated

301. Mention, ... to 303. Monastery superior

306. Decorative shrub pot

308. Encounter

309. Concludes

311. Pink-eyed rabbits

314. Last Greek letter

315. Ketchup, ... sauce

316. Powerful

317. Fruit mash

318. After that

319. Deserve

320. Mafia, ... Nostra

321. Treats with drugs

322. Rewrite on keyboard

323. Unhappier

324. Muscle toning therapists

1. Cosy

2. Furnace

3. Polynesian island group

4. Heart or lung

5. Complain

6. Movement

7. Blackboard marker

8. Drumming insects

9. Amongst

10. Fuel energy rating

11. Go around

12. Playful water mammal

13. Propel

14. Christian festival

15. Sacred song

16. Long (for)

17. Try out (food)

18. Cudgel

19. Obscene material

24. Charity offerings

28. Youths

30. Milky gem

31. June 6, 1944 (1-3)

33. Eagle nests

35. Equal (2,1,3)

37. Raven

38. Deer

40. Yelling

42. Geological division

44. Positive electrodes

45. Least moist

47. Fencing blades

48. Great disturbance

49. Prepared mentally, ... up

50. Sports ground buildings

53. Wed again

54. Impedes

57. Rescued by plane

58. Examines closely

60. Brighter

63. Temper fit

65. Hatchets

66. Settee

68. Cry weakly

69. Corrode

76. Outstanding

79. Fellows

80. Not anybody (2-3)

81. Lodge firmly

83. Boundary

84. Media tycoon, press ...

85. Pixie

88. Disadvantage

90. Team

91. Tiny amount

93. Skin irritation

95. Paradise garden

97. Flourish of trumpets

99. Friends star, Jennifer ...

100. Periods

102. Degrade

104. Kinder

107. From Italy's capital

109. Rectify

110. Arabian prince

111. Ode

113. Glancing

115. Summer footwear

117. Cousin's mother

118. Nuclear explosive, ... bomb

121. Morally sound

122. Friendly

127. Chest

128. Gave weapons to 129. Childbirth contractions (6,5)

132. In unison (3,8)

133. Relative by marriage (2-3)

134. Call up (feelings)

135. Vigilant

136. Magician's cry (3,6)

137. Idealists

138. Rissoles

140. Of course

141. Document summaries

142. Blameless

143. Tent cover 145. Corrected (text)

151. Former IOC president, Juan .. Samaranch

154. Wanders

156. Fragrance

159. Reproductive cells

164. Sixth sense (1,1,1)

169. Imitative performer

170. Wood surface design

173. Hoped (to)

174. Versus 177. South American mountains

178. Effeminate

181. Facility

183. Commissioned soldier

187. Random

192. Hopping marsupials

195. Office workers

199. Usefulness

201. Chooses

202. Weather feature, El ...

203. Milan opera house, La ...

204. Bright signal light

206. Seductress, ... fatale

207. Map

208. Nimble

209. Executive jet

213. Car race city, Le ...

215. Small plums

217. Advertising sign

221. Jetties

222. Incidental comment

223. Complacent

224. Soccer net

225. Policy reversal (1-4)

226. Courtyard

228. Ambassadors' residences

234. Loud-hailer

236. Hypodermic syringes

238. Charged particle

240. Enquire intrusively

242. Showy flowers

243. Poetic name for Ireland, ... Isle

245. Apple groves

247. Parentless kids

248. Boost

250. Blood feud

251. Mesh

253. Rodents

255. Copied

257. Former Italian money unit

258. Fix

261. Respiratory ailment

262. Shoe lining

265. Rounded stone

266. Brainwaves

268. Put up with

269. The Queen's third son

275. Sitcom, My Name Is ...

276. Ruler, Genghis ...

278. Tidal river mouth

280. Carbonated

282. Opposed to

283. Resound

285. Throat-clearing noise

287. Wobble

289. Wage

290. Polluted

291. Assumes (attitude)

292. Guru

293. Ready, willing & ...

296. Impassive person

297. Upright

299. Make reparation

302. Wooden barrier

304. Farm sheds

305. Overly fat

306. Prudish

307. Elderly

308. Rugs

310. Luncheon meat

312. Bobs head

313. Timber cutters

Town

Folk Festival

■ Castlemaine will host the annual Town Folk Festival on November 16.

A long list of local and international acts will take the stage at a number of venues around the town for this ticketed event.

More info at https://townfolkfestival. com/

Hot August Night

■ The Alex Mathews Duo will rock the night at Clayton RSL on August 3. Hot August Night promises an evening of music from all genres guaranteed to keep the dance floor full, says Alex Tickets $10. More info: 0417 204 410.

Am I Crazy?

■ Melbourne singer songwriter Rhiannon has released a new single. Am I Crazy is an exploration of how certain habits and tendencies can not only hold you back but also drive you forward.

It’s been an eight year journey, says Rhiannon, and a bit of a revelation in that it doesn’t matter whether it’s the right song, production or right time, I just need to get my music out there.

More info at https://www.facebook.com/ rhipavlovski/ - Rob Foenander

● ● The Irish Film Festival will be staged in Melbourne at the Nova Theatre, Carlton, from October 24-27. Online access will be from October 17November 3.

ROMEO AND JULIE AT RED STITCH

■ Gary Owen once again tackles social deprivation in his play, Romeo and Julie, riffing on what become two class-crossed lovers.

Julie (Shontane Farmer) carries the hopes of her working class parents, Kath (Claudia Greenstone) and Col (Justin Hosking) Academically successful, she has the opportunity to break the social shackles and study at Cambridge but, as a headstrong 18-yearold, her sexual awakening could well undermine the chance before her.

On an even lower social rung, Romy (Damon Baudin), an illiterate teenager, is caring for the daughter he fathered during a one night stand.

Owen highlights the lack of agency afforded those on welfare perfectly illustrated by Romy’s alcoholic mother, Barb (Belinda McClory), who encourages her son to simply hand his daughter to social services.

Julie, now pregnant to Romy, still has an element of agency that, whilst a difficult choice to make, means she can still have a better future.

Their love and futures are at risk regardless of the decision she makes.

Farmer captures the impetuous Julie well as she butts heads with Hosking’s portrayal of a blunt and frustrated father.

Greenstone finds the balance between discipline and advice in her

role as stepmother. The humour of McClory’s characterisation highlights the realism of hopelessness.

Baudin has the greatest challenge trying to convey the instinctive awareness of the sacrifice his character must make as a victim of the social system whilst being the least experienced and educated.

There is a cleverness in the set (Sophie Woodward) as the walls actually close in conveying the limits associated with class though the actual moving of the set did delay the action a little.

There is perhaps greater nuance to be found through Kamarra BellWykes’ direction to accentuate the class divide – the thoughtlessness even of those one rung apart that maintains division.

For all that, the inequity that Owen identifies resonates within those societies that consider themselves to be first world leaders when it comes to social justice and opportunity.

Performance Season: Until August 18

Venue: Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Rear 2 Chapel St., East St Kilda

Bookings: redstitch.net

- Review by David McLean

Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson

Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson

● ● Pictured: Damon Baudin (Romy) and Shontane Farmer (Julie) in Romeo and Julie. Photo: Jodie Hutchinson

WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH RESULTS

Amateurs

■ Premier Men’s. Collegians v Old Xaverians, cancelled. Old Brighton 9.18 (72) d Fitzroy 5.7 (37). Old Melburnians 6.12 (48) drew with St Kevins 6.12 (48). St Bernards 15.8 (98) d University Blacks 9.9 (63). Old Scotch 9.7 (61) d University Blues 5.9 (39). Old Xaverians 9.8 (62) d Collegians 6.15 (51).

■ Premier Men’s Reserves. Collegians v Old Xaverians, canmcelled. Old brighton 14.15 (99) d Fitzroy 1.9 (15). St Kevins 8.9 (57) d Old Melburnians 6.8 (44). St Bernards 9.7 (61) d University Blacks 3.10 (28). Old Scotch 4.8 (32) d University Blues 4.7 (31).

■ Premier Thirds. Old Xaverians 21.20 (146) d Old brighton 2.7 (19). Old Scotch 10.10 (70) d St Kevins 7.11 (53). St Bernards v Fitzroy. Old Trinity 6.9 (45) d Uni Blues 3.5 (23).

■ Premier Under 19. Old Brighton 13.18 (96) d Beaumaris 2.7 (19). Uni Blues 6.10 (46) d Williamstown CYMS 3.5 (23). De La Salle v Old Xaverians. St Kevins 9.12 (66) d Old Scotch 7.11 (53). St Bedes/Mentone 6.12 (48) d Caulfield Grammarians 5.10 (40).

■ Premier B Men’s. Old Camberwell 8.8 (56) d Beaumaris 2.12 (24). Old Geelong 12.15 (87) d Caulfield Grammarians 5.8 (38). De La Salle 14.14 (98) d Old Trinity 8.9 (57). Williamstown CYMS 9.8 (62) d Old Haileybury 9.8 (62). Old Ivanhoe 18.8 (116) d St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 7.11 (53).

■ Premier B Men’s Reserves. Old Camberwell 14.8 (92) d Beaumaris 5.7 (37). Old Geelong 10.9 (69) d Caulfield Grammarians 8.11 (59). Old Trinity 4.12 (36) d De La Salle 3.10 (28). Williamstown CYMS 11.11 (77) d Old Haileybury 4.2 (26). Old Ivanhoe 8.7 (55) d St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 5.8 (38).

■ Premier C Men’s. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 12.17 (89) d PEGS 7.13 (55). Hampton Rovers 12.12 (84) d Monash Blues 4.8 (32). Parkdale Vultures 16.11 (107) d Oakleigh 9.6 (60). Old Carey 10.9 (69) d Mazenod 4.7 (31). AJAX 10.16 (76) d Marcellin 0.12 (12).

■ Premier C Men’s Reserves. Glen Eira/ Old McKinnon 16.23 (119) d PEGS 1.4 (10). Hampton Rovers 12.13 (85) d Monash Blues 0.5 (5). Parkdale Vultures 15.16 (106) d Oakleigh 2.5 (17). Old Carey 6.4 (40) d Mazenod 2.7 (19). AJAX 6.9 (45) d Marcellin 2.5 (17).

■ Division 1. Ormond 9.16 (70) d West Brunswick 5.6 (36). Old Peninsula 16.20 (116) d Therry Penola 0.7 (7). Prahran 10.10 (70) d Preston Bullants 4.1 (25). Parkside 8.13 (61) d Kew 6.6 (42). UHS-VU 8.16 (64) d Old Yarra 7.7 (49).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Old Perninsula 10.11 (71) d Therry Penola 4.3 (27). West Brunswick 11.9 (75) d Ormond 8.5 (53). Prahran 13.19 (97) d Preston Bullants 1.7 (13). Parkside 8.5 (53) d Kew 6.4 (40). UHS-VU 7.9 (51) d old Yarra Cobras 3.8 (26).

■ Division 1 Thirds. Old Geelong 10.9 (69) d Williamstown CYMS 8.11 (59). Fitzroy 17.16 (118) d University Blacks 3.3 (21). Collegians v St Kevins. Bye: AJAX, Old Xaverians.

■ Division 1 Under 19. Hampton Rovers 19.9 (123) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 9.13 (67). Old Carey 18.6 (114) d Old Xaverianws 5.7 (37). Fitzroy 7.13 (55) d St Bernards 5.7 (37). Old Haileybury 16.15 (111) d Old Melburnians 3.9 (27).

■ Division 2. St Marys Salesian 5.9 (39) d South Melbourne Districts 5.3 (33). Whitefriars 7.10 (52) d MHSOB 4.9 (33). Hawthorn 16.13 (109) d Elsternwick 6.9 (45). Aquinas 10.9 (69) d Wattle Park 9.10 (64). Brunswick 10.4 (64) d Bulleen Templestowe 6.9 (45).

■ Division 2 Reserves. St Marys Salesian 7.5 (47) d South Melbourne Districts 4.6 (30). MHSOB 6.5 (41) d Whitefriars 4.3 (27). Elsternwick 9.13 (67) d Hawthorn 9.13 (67). Wattle Park 11.7 (73) d Aquinas 6.8 (44). Brunswick 35.12 (222) d Bulleen Templestowe 2.5 (17).

■ Division 2 Thirds North. Old Camberwell 8.7 (55) d Kew 5.9 (39). Old Xaverians d Richmond Central, by forfeit. Masala 10.8 968) d Marcellin 6.8 (44). Old Carey 11.6 (72)d Parkside 3.5 (23).

■ Division 2 Thirds South. AJAX d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon, by forfeit. Mentone Tigers d Williamstown CYMS, by forfeit. Old brighton 11.19 (85) d Hampton Rovers 1.3 (9). De La Salle 18.18 (126) d Old Scotch 1.1 (7).

■ Division 2 Under 19. Parkdale Vultures 22.24 (156) d University Blacks 2.4 (16). Old trinity 18.18 (126) de St Bedes/Mentone 9.11 (65). Old Camberwell 4.8 (32) d Oakleigh 2.12 (24). University Blues 12.13 (85) d Old Ivanhoe 3.5 (23). Parkside 8.11 959) d St Kevins 3.3 (21).

■ Division 3. Albert Park 20.11 (131) d Chadstone 6.10 946). Swinburne University 9.11 (65) d La Trobe University 7.8 (50). St Johns 17.15 (117) d Eley Park 4.1 (25). Power House 7.10 (52) d North Brunswick 3.5 (23). Richmond Central 15.13 (103) d Box Hill North 5.8 (38). Canterbury: Bye.

■ Division 3 Reserves. Albert Park 17.15 (117) d Chadstone 8.5 (53). Swinburne University 7.7 (49) d La Trobe 3.7 (25). St Johns 33.17 (215) d Eley Park 1.2 (8). Power House 3.14 (32) d North Brunswick 1.5 (11). Richmond Central 7.15 (57) d Box Hill North 4.5 (29). Canterbury: Bye.

■ Division 3 Men’s North. Whitefriars 15.25 (115) d Marcellin 4.10 (34). Canterbury 10.6 (66) d Old Yarra Cobras 4.3 (27). UHS-VU v Swinburne. MHSOB 8.11 (59) d Hawthorn 9.4 (58). Old Ivanhoe d Box Hill North, by forfeit. Old Xaverians 18.7 (115) d West Brunswick 4.2 (26).

■ Division 3 Men’s South. Parkdale 13.6 (84) d Elsternwick 6.7 (43). St Marys sALESIAN 15.14 9104) d Monash Blues 5.5 (35). Ormond 13.13 (91) d Wattle Park 7.11 (59). Mazenod 39.21 (255) d Masala 0.2 (2). Oakleigh v South Melbourne.

■ Division 3 Under 19. Collegians 7.15 (57) d Ormond 5.5 (35). St Bernards 18.14 (122) d PEGS 3.4 (22). Kew 10.17 (77) d Mazenod 5.5 (35). Preston 7.14 (56) d Monash Blues 2.6 (18).

■ Division 4. Williamstown CYMS 5.12 (42) d De La Salle 5.10 (40). Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 16.17 (113) d Old Xaverians 11.12 (78). Bulleen Templestowe 11.6 (72) d St Kevins 9.11 (65). Caulfield Grammarians 6.8 ()44) d Therry Penola 4.7 (31). St Marys salesian 21.26 (152) d MHSOB 4.4 (28). Beaumaris: Bye.

Eastern

■ Premier Division Seniors. Balwyn 14.11 (95) d Berwick 3.5 (23). South Croydon 9.10 (64) d Rowville 7.4 (46). Vermont 11.8 (74) d Doncaster East 9.7 (61).

■ Premier Reserves. Balwyn 17.15 (117) d Berwick 0.1 (1). Rowvcille 1.10 (16 d South Croydon 1.2 (8). Doncaster East 3.2 (20) d Vermont 1.10 (16).

■ Premier Under 19.5. Vermont 11.10 (76) d Doncaster East 3.3 (21). Berwick v Balwyn, by forfeit. Rowville: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. Mitcham 10.10 (70) d Doncaster 5.6 (36). Montrose 7.14 (56) d Bayswater 2.4 (16). South Belgrave 14.8 (92) d Mooroolbark 4.5 (29). Park Orchards 6.12 (48) d Beaconsfield 6.11 (47). North Ringwood 10.4 (64) d Wantirna South 5.8 (44).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Mitcham 18.16 (124) d Doncaster 1.3 (9). Montrose 6.6 (42) d Bayswater 2.3 (15). South Belgrave 28.13 (181) d Mooroolbark 0.2 (2). Beaconsfield 6.5 (41) d Park Orchards 2.10 (22). North Ringwood 11.14 (80) d Wantirna South 7.4 (46).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Mitcham 8.5 (53) d Surrey Park 7.3 (45). Park Orchards 12.9 (81) d Beaconsfield 10.5 (65). Montrose 13.10 (88) d Bayswater 7.6 (48). South Belgrave 12.7 (79) d Mooroolbark 3.4 (22). Wantirna South 6.5 (41) d North Ringwood 5.9 (39).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Boronia 5.6 (36) d Croydon 2.9 (21). East Burwood 10.7 (67) d The Basin 2.2 (14). Heathmont 9.10 (64) d Mulgrave 5.15 (45). Ringwood 7.5 (47) d Lilydale 4.12 (36). Templestowe 12.5 (77) d Waverley Blues 4.7 (37).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Boronia 4.5 (29) drew with Croydon 4.5 (29). East Burwood 5.9 (39) d The Basin 3.5 (29). Mulgrave 8.11

(59) d Heathmont 2.3 (15). Lilydale 6.4 (40) d Ringwood 5.5 (35). Templestowe 3.10 (28) d Waverley Blues 2.7 (19).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Waverley Blues 9.7 (61) d Croydon 8.10 (58). The Basin 10.13 (73) d East Burwood 6.4 (40). Mulgrave 23.11 (149) d Heathmont 5.3 (33). Lilydale: Bye.

■ Division 3 Seniors. Donvale 11.8 (74) d Upper Ferntree Gully 2.9 (21). Ferntree Gully 4.7 (31) d Coldstream 3.8 (26). Knox 14.12 (96) d Oakleigh District 8.14 (62). Surrey Park 10.15 (75) d Fairpark 4.8 (32). Silvan 11.8 (74) d Warrandyte 4.4 (28).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Upper Ferntree Gully 6.1 (37) d Donvale 1.8 (14). Coldstream 5.7 (37) d Ferntree Gully 2.3 (15). Knox 9.4 (58) d Oakleigh District 7.6 (48). Surrey Park 7.11 (53) d Fairpark 4.2 (26). Silvan 5.5 (35) d Warrandyte 4.8 (32).

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Upper Ferntree Gully 8.11 (59) d Donvale 3.8 (26). Ferntree Gully 27.21 (183) d Coldstream 1.0 (6). Surrey Park 5.4 (34) d Warrandyte 2.5 (17).

Fairpark: Bye.

■ Division 4 Seniors. Croydon North MLOC 8.8 (56) d Forest Hill 5.10 (40). Chirnside Park 10.10 (70) d Whitehorse Pioneers 3.6 (24). Scoresby 14.9 (93) d Kilsyth 3.0 (18).

Nunawading: Bye.

■ Division 4 Reserves. Croydon North MLOC 10.5 (65) d Forest Hill 1.5 (11). Whitehorse Pioneers 4.7 (31) d Chirnside Park 3.3 (21). Scoresby 11.10 976) de Kilsyth 2.2 (14).

Nunawading: Bye.

■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Ferntree Gully/ South Croydon d Berwick, by forfeit. South Belgrave 9.12 (66) d Wantirna South 5.8 (38). Chrinside Park 7.10 (52) d Blackburn 3.7 (25). Kilsyth 11.13 (79) d Scoresby 3.5 (23).

Mitcham: Bye.

Essendon

■ Premier Division. Airport West 16.11 (107) d Avondale Heights 7.9 (51). Essendon Doutta Stgarfs 121.11 (77) d Aberfeldoe 9.10 (64). Keilor 9.13 (67) d Strathmore 9.11 (65). Deer Park 12.9 (81) d East Keilor 9.16 (70). Pascoe Vale 13.9 (87) d Greenvale 1.9 (15).

■ Premier Reserves. Airport West 15.10 (100) d Avondale Heights 2.3 (15). Aberfeldie 4.11 (35) d Essendon Doutta Stars 3.10 (28). Keilor 12.2 (74) d Strathmore 6.4 (40). East Keilor 12.18 (90) d Deer Park 4.2 (26). Greenvale 8.8 (56) d Pascoe Vale 5.3 (33).

■ Premier Division Under 18.5. Avondale Heights 12.20 992) d Airport West 0.0 (0). Aberfeldie 8.3 (51) d Maribyrnong Park 6.4 (40). Strathmore 12.7 (79) d Keilor 3.4 (22). Pascoe vale 9.12 (66) d Greenvale 3.5 (23).

East Keilor: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. West Coburg 17.13 (115) d Rupertswood 8.7 (55). Moonee Valley 11.8 974) d Craigieburn 7.9 (51). Hillside 11.23 (89) d Tullamarine 10.5 (65). Oak Park 18.7 (115) d Keilor Park 6.5 (41). Maribyrnong Park 24.12 (156) d Roxburgh Park 3.8 (26). St Albans: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. West Coburh 28.19 (187) d Rupertswood 1.2 (8). Moonee Valley 6.15 (51) d Craigieburn 0.4 (4). Hillside drew with Tullamarine. Oak Park 10.4 (64) d Keilor Park 3.4 (22). Maribyrnong Park 8.14 (62) d Roxburgh Park 4.1 (25). St Albans: Bye.

■ Division 1 Thirds. Greenvale d Glenroy, by disqualification. Strathmore d Oak Park, by forfeit. Keilopr 12.8 (80) d Aberfeldie 1.1 (7). Hillside 11.5 (71) d Maribyrnong Park 0.1 (1).

■ Division 1 Under 18.5. Essendon Doutta Stars 12.3 (75) d Oak Park 0.0 (0). Moonee Valley 7.6 (48) d Craigieburnm 3.4 (22). Coburg Districts 6.7 (43) d St Albans 5.5 (35). Hillside 4.6 (30) d Tullamarine 2.8 (20).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Taylors Lakes 13.8 (86) d Northern Saints 3.6 (24). Hadfield 9.8 (62) d Coburg Districts 7.8 (50). Glenroy 7.8 (50) d Sunbury Kangaroos 6.12 (48). Burnside Heights 13.9 (87) d East Sunbury 0.0 (0). Westmeadow: Bye.

■ Division 2 Reserves. Northern Saints 6.10 (46) d Taylors Lakes 5.0 (30). Coburg Districts 7.14 (56) d Hadfield 5.6 (36). Sunbury Kangaroos 7.4 (46) d Glenroy 5.7

(37). Burnside Heights d East Sunbury, by forfeit. Westmeadows: Bye.

■ Division 2 Thirds. Avondale Heights 5.3 (33) d Hillside 4.8 (32). Sunbury Kangaroos 8.11 (59) d Northern Saints 6.7 (43). Taylors Lakes 15.14 (104) d Roxburgh Park 1.3 (9). St Albans 8.8 (56) d Airport West 4.6 (30). ■ Division 2 Under 18.5. Keilopr 7.10 (52) d Aberfeldie 2.5 (17). Hadfield 15.12 (102) d Strathmore 3.4 (22). Glenroy 11.12 (78) d Sunbury Kangaroos 7.9 (51). Northern Saints 8.11 (59) d Taylors Lakes/Moonee Valley 7.5 (47). Burnside Heights 7.9 (51) d East Sunbury 3.4 (22). Maribyrnong Park: Bye.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 18.16 (124) d Sorrento 1.3 (9). Frankston Bombers 11.12 (78) d Mornington 6.13 (49). Red Hill 4.9 (33) d Langwarrin 3.7 (25). Mt Eliza 7.8 (50) d Rosebud 4.8 (32). Frankston YCW 15.13 (103) d Pines 6.3 (39).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Dromana 11.4 (70) d Sorrento 6.6 (42). Frankston Bombers 10.11 (71) d Mornington 8.10 (58). Red Hill 7.3 (45) d Langwarrin 4.9 (33). Mt Eliza 6.11 (47) d Rosebud 1.1 (7). Frankston YCW 4.8 (32) d Pines 1.3 (9).

■ Division 1 Under 19. Dromana d Sorremto, by forfeit. Langwarrin 9.11 (65) d Red Hill 4.6 (3). Mt Eliza 17.10 (112) d Rosebud 1.1 (7). Frankston YCW 14.14 (98) d 1.5 (11). Mornington: Bye. ■ Division 2 Seniors. Pearcedale 9.8 (62) d Bonbeach 0.5 (5). Chelsea 13.17 (95) d Rye 6.9 (45). Crib Point 13.9 (87) fd Hastings 3.9 (27). Edithvale-Aspendale 10.8 (68) d Devon Meadows 5.7 (37). Seaford 10.11 (71) d karingal 8.6 (54). Somerville 4.16 (40) d Tyabb 5.6 (36).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Pearcedale 4.8 (32) d Bonbeach 2.3 (15). Chelsea 13.5 (83) d Rye 3.5 (23). Crib Point 11.19 985) d Hastings 2.6 (18). Edithvale-Aspendale 14.7 (91) d Devon Meadows 5.2 (32). Seaford 7.12 (54) d Karingal 3.3 (21). Somerville 9.6 (60) d Tyabb 5.7 (37).

■ Division 2 Under 19. Bonbeach 10.13 (73) d Pearcedale 3.7 (25). Rye 6.4 (40) d Crib Point 5.9 (398). Edithvale-Aspendale 9.10 (64) d Devon Meadows 5.4 (34). Seaford 9.12 (66) d Karingal 3.5 (23). Somerville d Tyabb. by forfeit.

Northern

■ Division 2 Seniors. Laurimar 10.9 (69) d Northcote Park 6.8 (44). Diamond Creek 10.11 (71) d Watsonia 2.7 (19). South Moramng 12.8 (80) d St Mary’s 6.8 (44). Whittlesea 8.10 (58) d Panton Hill 5.4 (34). Lower Plenty 8.12 (60) d Thomastown 4.8 (32).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Laurimar 16.16 (112) d Northcote Park 2.3 (15). Diamond Creek 12.12 (84) d Watsonia 2.6 (18). Whittlesea 11.11 (77) d Panton Hill 4.2 (26). South Morang 10.8 (68) d St Mary’s 7.5 (47). Thomastown 11.8 (74) d Lower Plenty 5.10 (40).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. South Morang 19.13 (127) d Laurimar 5.4 (34). St Mary’s 14.15 (99) d Hurstbridge 6.4 (40). Whittlesea 9.12 (66) d West Preston-Lakeside 6.6 (42). Lower Plenty 13.11 (89) d Thomastown 6.8 (44).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Mernda 8.14 (62) d Kiilmore 7.2 (44). Epping 12.15 (87) d Heidelberg West 5.8 (38). Old Paradioans 13.17 (95) d Lalor 3.6 (24). Fitzroy Stars 18.19 (127) d Reservoir 4.8 (32). Ivanhoe 10.13 (73) d Kinglake 9.4 (58). Old Eltham Collegians: Bye.

■ Division 3 Reserves. Heidelberg West 8.9 (57) d Ep;ping 4.10 (34). Ivanhoe 16.12 (108) d Kinglake 3.6 (24). Old Paradians 17.15 (117) d Lalor 3.3 (21). Kilmore 4.7 (31) d Mernda 3.6 (24). Fitzroy Stars 17.15 (117) d Reservoir 4.2 (26). Old Eltham Collegians: Bye.

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Macleod 19.11 (125) d Bundoora 2.6 (18). Banyule 12.13 (85) d Mernda 4.7 (31). Diamond Creek 12.9 (81) d Old Paradians 3.5 (23). Greensborough 22.24 (156) d Panton Hill 2.2 (14).

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

Outer East

■ Premier Division Seniors. Monbulk 13.9 (87) d Olinda Ferny Creek 1.7 (13). Upwey Tecoma 15.21 (111) d Berwick Springs 4.1 (25). Gembrook Cockatoo 8.11 (59) d Mt Evelyn 2.8 (20).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Monbulk 6.10 (46) d Olinda Ferny Creek 3.6 (24). Upwey Tecoma 18.17 (125) d Berwick Springs 0.0 (0). Gembrook Cockatopo 4.6 (30) d Mt Evelyn 1.9 (15).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Healesville 12.10 (82) d Yarra Glen 0.0 (0). Seville 31.21 (207) d Yarra Junction 0.0 (0). Belgrave 11.11 (77) d Alexandra 10.10 (70). Warburton Millgrove 5.10 (40) d Yea 3.7 (25). Powelltown: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Healesville 17.25 (127) d Yarra Glen 0.0 (0). Seville 17.13 (115)

d Yarra Junction 0.1 (1). Belgrave 12.16 (88)

d Alexandra 0.1 (1). Warburton Millgrove 15.6 (96) d Yea 2.5 (17). Powelltown: Bye.

■ Under 19 Boys. Upwey Tecoma 11.19 (85) d Wandin 5.1 (31). Woori Yallock 19.24 (138) d Seville 1.2 (8). Healesville 9.12 (66) d Olinda Ferny Creek 5.2 (32).

■ Women’s Division 1 Seniors. Healesville 5.1 (31) d Pakenham 3.5 (23). Olinda Ferny Creek 3.9 (27) d Belgrave 0.0 (0). Upwey Tecoma 3.10 (28) d Berwick Springs 2.2 (14).

■ Women’s Division 2 Seniors. Officer 6.7 (43) d Emerald 2.1 (13). Monbulk 5.4 (34) d Warburton Wesburn 2.11 (23). Seville 6.3 (39) d Thornton Eildon 3.5 (23). Woori Yallock 4.8 (32) d Wandin 4.4 (28).

Southern

■ Division 1 Open Grade. Carrum Patterson Lakes 9.9 963) d Springvale Districts 6.6 (42). Cheltenham 10.9 (69) d Skye 5.9 (39). Dingley d Lyndhurst, by forfeit. Highett 10.8 (68) d Heatherhill 5.5 (35).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Hampton Park 14.7 (91) d Caulfield Bears 8.16 (64). Doveton Doves 19.16 (130) d Endeavour Hills 2.8 (20). Murrumbeena 7.8 (50) d East Malvern 4.2 (26). Highett 13.15 (93) d Keysborough 6.7 (43). St Kilda City 16.17 (113) d Skye 5.7 (37).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Hampton Park 7.4 (46) d Caulfield Bears 5.5 (35). Doveton Doves 4.4 (28) d Endeavour Hills 3.9 (27). Murrumbeena 9.10 (64) d East Malvern 5.3 (33). Highett 7.11 (53) d Keysborough 4.7 (31).

■ Division 2 Open Grade. Hallam v Keysborough. LKyndhurst 8.14 (62) d Black Rock 2.4 (16). Murrumbeena 19.15 (129) d Lyndale 3.2 (20). Endeavour Hills: Bye.

■ Division 2 Under 19. Heatherton v Chelsea Heights. Lyndhurst 10.12 (72) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 6.9 945). Narre South Saints 16.15 (111) d Ashwood 4.3 (27).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Heatherton 16.11 (107) d Black Rock 10.7 (67). Frankston Dolphins 15.22 (112) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 2.2 (14). South Mornington 16.16 (112) d Lyndhurst 5.4 (34). Ashwood 10.9 (69) d Narre South Saints 8.14 (62).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Heatherton 7.5 (47) d Black Rock 4.10 (34). Frankston Dolphins 12.7 979) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 3.4 (22). South Mornington 5.13 (43) d Lyndhurst 4.4 (28). Ashwood 9.14 (68) d Narre South Saints 4.5 (29).

■ Division 4 Seniors. Hallam 8.7 (55) d South Yarra 4.7 (31). Moorabbin Kangaroos 15.6 (96) d Clayton 10.13 (73). Doveton Eagles 9.8 (62) d Dandenong West 7.8 (50). Hampton 6.8 (44) d Lyndale 3.4 (22).

■ Division 4 Reserves. Hallam 15.16 (106) d South Yarra 3.5 (23). Moorabbin Kangaroos 10.5 (65) d Clayton 6.7 (43). Dandenong West 12.17 (89) d Doveton Eagles 3,.4 (22). Lyndale 6.10 (46) d Hampton 4.4 (28).

Western

■ Division 1 Seniors. Altona 5.10 (40) d Werribee Districts 3.11 (29). Spotswood 8.15 (63) d Point Cook 4.5 (29). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 9.15 (69) d Parkside 9.4 (58). Hoppers Crossing 12.12 (84) d Poinmt Cook 12.6 (78). Caroline Springs: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Werribee Districts 6.,6 (42) d Altona 3.1 (19). Spotswood 8.12 (60) d Point Cook 3.3 (21). Parkside v Yarraville Seddon Eagles. Hoppers Crossing 8.15 (63) d Point Cook Centrals 2.7 (19).

■ Division 1 Under 18. Spotswood 10.14 (74) d Caroline Springs 8.7 (55). Point Cook 7.9 (51) d Hoppers Crossing 3.7 (25). ewport 6.5 (41) d Werribee Districts 4.8 (32). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 15.12 (102) D aLTONA 7.11 (53).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Albion 9.12 (66) d Sunshine 4.5 (29). Tarneit 15.12 (102) d North sunshine 4,.14 (38). Newport 9.14 (68) d Braybrook 1.4 (10). Sunshine Heights 12.11 (83) d Western Rams 11.8 (74). Albanvale 16.9 (105) d Laverton 6.12 (48). West Footscray 12.7 (79) d Suns 11.11 (77). Wyndhamvale 13.13 (91) d North Footscray 6.4 (40).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Sunshine 6.9 (45) d Albion 2.6 (18). Tarneit 9.11 (65) d North Sunshine 2.3 (15). Newport 14.12 (96) d Braybrook 3.6 (23). Sunshine Heights 8.11 (59) d Western Rams 4.5 (29).Albanvale v Laverton. Suns 13.11 (89) d West Footscray 1.3 (9). Wyndhamvale 19.12 (126) d North Footscray 0.2 (2).

■ Division 2 Under 18. Point Cook Centrals 11.9 975) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 5.15 (45). Point Cook 10.22 (82) d Caroline Springs 0.3 (3). West Footscray 14.7 (91) d Sunshine Kangaroos 7.8 (50). Werribee Districts: Bye.

Country League Goulburn Valley

■ Seniors. Kyabram 23.9 (147) d Shepparton United 3.4 (22). Rochester 19.18 (132) d Tatura 3.7 (25). Echuca 16.12 (108) d Euroa 5.5 (35). Benalla 11.5 (71) d Mansfield 9.12 (66). Mooroopna 10.13 (73) d Shepparton Swans 8.9 (57). Shepparton 11.18 (84) d Seymour 6.9 (45).

■ Reserves. Kyabram 24.11 (155) d Shepparton United 2.6 (18). Rochester 9.15 (69) d Tatura 3.2 (20). Echuca 10.6 (66) d Euroa 7.6 (48). Benalla 13.14 (92) d Mansfield 4.4 (28). Shepparton 9.15 (69) d Mooroopna 4.2 (26). Seymour 7.9 (51) d Shepparton 5.3 (33).

■ Under 18. Kyabram 13.16 (94) d Shepparton United 3.2 (20). Rochester 27.18 (180) d Tatura 3.4 (22). Echuca 18.5 (113) d Euroa 4.2 (26). Mansfield 12.6 (78) d Benalla 9.4 (58). Shepparton Swans 7.11 (53) d Mooroopna 6.8 (44). Seymour 8.8 (56) d Shepparton 8.7 (55).

Kyabram District

■ Seniors. Avenel 9.6 (60) d Dookie United 6.7 (43). Girgarre 25.11 (161) d Undera 3.3 (21). Lancaster 11.15 (81) d Tallygaroopna 9.3 (57). Stanhope 12.6 (78) d Longwood 6.12 (48). Shepparton East 19.20 (134) d Merrigum 4.2 (26). Murchison-Toolamba 23.15 (153) d Rushworth 4.5 (29). Nagambie 28.14 (182) d Violet Town 2.6 (18).

■ Reserves. Avenel 23.15 (153) d Dookie United 2.4 (16). Girgarre 15,14 (104) d Undera 3.2 (20). Lancaster 11.11 (77) d Tallygaroopna 3.2 (20). Stanhope 27.14 (176) d Longwood 1.0 (6). Sheppartonm East 13.19 (97) d Merrigum 1,.3 (9). Murchison-Toolamba 24.18 (162) d Rushworth 0.0 (0). Nagambie 19.8 (122) d Violet Town 11.2 (68).

■ Under 18. Lancaster 9.7 (61) d Tallygaroopna 5.9 (39). Longwood 8.10 (58) d Stanhope 8.7 (55). Shepparton East 12.9 (81) d Undera 6.1 (37). Nagambie 10.16 (76) d Violet Town 5.4 (34). Murchison-Toolamba: Bye.

Riddell District

■ Seniors. Kyneton 8.5 (53) d Diggers Rest 4.10 (34). Macedon 8.7 (55) d Lancefield 6.2 (38). Riddell 13.12 (90) d Melton Centrals 3.3 (21). Romsey 7.10 (52) d Woodend-Hesket 4.3 (27). Wallan: Bye.

■ Reserves. Diggers Rest 8.9 (57) d Kyneton 2.1 (13). Lancefield 4.9 (33) d Macedon 1.5 (11). Riddell 12.17 (89) d Melton Centrals 2.1 (13). Romsey 12.16 (88) d Woodend-Hesket 1.0 (6). Wallan: Bye.

■ Under 19.5. Gisborne Giants 7.6 (48) d Wallan 6.7 (43). Romsey 10.9 (69) d Riddell 4.10 934). Kyneton 7.6 (48) d Diggers Rest 6.4 (40). Macedon 6.6 (42) d Lancefiled 1.5 (11).

Ballarat

■ Seniors. North Ballarat 17.14 (116) d Bacchus Marsh 5.9 (39). Ballarat 13.12 (90) d Lake Wendouree 9.4 (58). Darley 7.10 (52) d Sebastopol 6.11 (47). Melton 22.13 (145) d Melton South 1.5 (11). Bye: East Point, Redan, Sunbury.

■ Reserves. North Ballarat 8.8 (56) d Bacchus Marsh 6.5 (41). Lake Wendouree 9.11 (65) d Ballarat 9.6 (60). Sebastopol 14.12 (96) d Darley 3.4 (22). Melton 20.16 (136) d Melton South 2.2 (14). Bye: East Point, Redan, Sunbury.

■ Under 19. Bacchus Marsh 11.14 (80) d North Ballarat 1.5 (11). Lake Wendouree 8.12 (60) d Ballarat 5.5 (35). Sebastopol 10.13 (73) d Darley 4.4 (28). Melton 13.9 (87) d Melton South 1.5 (11). Bye: East Point, redan, Sunbury.

Geelong District

■ Seniors. Belmont 9.7 (61) d Anakie 9.5 (59). Bannockburn 11.14 (80) d North Geelong 9.17 (71). Winchelsea 12.19 (91) d Werribee Centrals 8.9 (57). East Geelong 13.21 (99) d Corio 6.5 (41). Thomson 14.14 (98) d Inverleigh 8.8 (56). GW Giants v Bell Post Hill.

■ Reserves. Belmont 6.10 (46) d Anakie 3.6 (24). Bannockburn 9.12 (66) d North Geelong 8.7 (55). Winchelsea 8.7 (55) d Werribee Centrals 6.9 (45). East Geelong 13.9 (87) d Corio 1.9 (15). Thomson 6.12 (48) d Inverleigh 5.9 (39). GW Giants v Bell Post Hill.

Barwon

■ Seniors. St Mary’s 12.9 981) d Geelong West Giants 7.13 (55). Grovedale 16.11 (107) d Lara 9.11 (65). Bell Park 21.14 (140) d North Shire 8.5 (53). St Joseph’s 9.11 (65) d South Barwon 8.7 (55). St Albans 9.3 (57) d Newton & Chilwell 5.17 (47). Colac v Leopold.

■ Reserves. St Mary’s 20.19 (139) d Geelong West Giants 0.5 (5). Grovedale 17.14 (116) d Lara 1.21 (7). Bell Park 31.21 (207) d North Shore 1.0 (6). South Barwon 15.10 (100) d St Joseph’s 4.6 (30). Newtown & Chilwell 14.14 (98) d St Albans 2.4 (16). Colac v Leopold.

■ Bellarine Seniors. Modewarre 12.12 (84) d Barwon Heads 7.8 (50). Drysdale 19.15 (129) d Geelong Amateur 6.6 (42). Newcomb 13.13 (91) d Ocean Grove 7.9 (51). Torquay 20.13 (133) d Queenscliff 4.5 (29). Anglesea 13.20 (98) d Portarlington 8.4 (52).

■ Bellarine Reserves. Barwon Heads 6.14 (50) d Modewarre 6.7 (43). Geelong Amateur 8.12 (60) d Drysdale 4.10 (34). Ocean Grove 11.5 (71) d Newcomb 5.7 (37). Torquay 13.8 (86) d Queenscliff 4.10 (34). Anglesea 8.13 (61) d Portarlington 5.12 (42).

West Gippsland

■ Seniors. Kilcunda Bass 9.8 (62) d Koo Wee Rup 4.6 (30). Phillip Island 10.17 (77) d Warragul Industrials 4.5 (29). Tooradin-Dalmore 8.6 (54) d Nar Nar Goon 4.7 (31). Dalyston 15.19 (109) d Bunyip 1.3 (9). Cora Lynn 8.5 (53) d Inverloch-Kongwak 3.4 (22). Korumburra-Bena 7.4 (46) d Garfield 3.13 (31).

Central Highlands

■ Seniors. Daylesford 16.7 (103) d Waubra 4.7 (31). Skipton 8.10 (58) d Bungaree 6.11 (47). Creswick 8.8 (56) d Clunes 7.,8 (50). Newlyn 10.9 (69) d Carngham Linton 7.8 (50). Sprinbank 9.14 (68) d Beaufort 4.3 (27). Gordon 12.11 (83) d Hepburn 7.10 (52). Dunnstown 10.12 (72)_ d Ballan 4.7 (31). Rokewood Cordinhap 9.14 (68) d Learmonth 5.5 (35). Buninyong: Bye. ■ Reserves. Daylesford 11.8 (74) d Waubra 2.0 (12). Bungaree 9.10 (64) d Skipton 5.3 (33). Clunes 4.8 (32) d Creswick 2.1 (13). Carngham 7.9 (51) d Newlyn 4.10 934).

Springbank 17.8 (110) d Beaufort 1.1 (7).

Gordon 13.5 (83) d Hepburn 3.5 (23). Ballan 15.9 (99) d Dunnstown 3.5 (23). okewood Corindhap 7.12 (54) d Learmonth 1.5 (11).

Buninyong: Bye.

Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.24.40.44. Anything practical will work well, but some of your emotional aspects could be a little off-colour. Taking it easy will be the best thing, as getting uptight will not help.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.8. It will be best to avoid arguments in the long run. Telling secrets to people you don’t know is not very smart and could cause trouble later on.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.5.44. It is a somewhat uneasy period. You will have to spend some money, but ensure it is necessary. Do not waste your hard-earned cash. Problems on the domestic scene are developing.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Lilac

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.5.19.7.22. It's not the right time to push your ideas forward. You could lose the support you need. If travel is on your mind, it could also develop into a romantic affair.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.24.40.11. Problems in your home area could spill over to the working environment. It is best to keep calm and keep your temper under control. Any decisions should be made based on facts rather than hearsay.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.40. Many will be making long-term commitments during this period, which will be very romantic for some. Do not let other people interfere in your affairs; make your own decisions when you know all the facts.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22. Do not spoil your plans or chances by being irritable to people who are in a position to help you advance. Inevitable changes should be accepted, and try to make the best of them.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.6.20. This should be one of the best periods for you in a long time. Whatever you are after should now eventuate, and your love life should also be pleasing and rewarding.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.37.44. This could be a period of reviving old love affairs and meeting up with old flames. However, you could be heading for something new and exciting with some new friends.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.34.44. Make sure there are no misunderstandings during this period. Communications could get fouled up otherwise. Stay out of other people’s problems, as your interference will be of no help at all.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.40.22. This is a period for family celebrations and meeting up with long-lost relatives. You could be called away suddenly, so it's best to keep your plans flexible for the time being. Some luck in a game of chance is indicated.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.11. You will receive some benefits from jobs done in the past and some credit for your efforts. Someone close will need your help again, and this will benefit you at a later stage.

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■ BOX HILL NORTH. Hyper Star Convenience Store. 941 Station St.

■ ■ BOX HILL NORTH. Kerrimuir Post Office. 527 Middleborough Rd.

■ ■ BOX HILL NORTH. Milk Bar/ Newsagency. 515 Middleborough Rd.

■ ■ BOX HILL NORTH. United Petroleum. 604 Elgar Rd.

■ ■ BOX HILL SOUTH. Box Hill South Newsagency. 870 Canterbury Rd.

■ ■ BOX HILL SOUTH. BP. Cnr Canterbury Rd and Station St.

■ ■ BRANDON PARK. 7-Eleven. 602-606 Ferntree Gully Rd.

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■ BULLEEN. Duncan’s Bulleen Cellars. 190 Bulleen Rd.

■ ■ BULLEEN. Thompsons Road News and Lotto. 123a Thompsons Rd.

■ ■ BURWOOD. Burwood Authorised Newsagency. 1394 Toorak Rd

■ ■ CANTERBURY. Buckley’s Licensed Supermarket. 92 Maling Rd.

■ ■ CANTERBURY. Canterbury Newsagency/Tatts/Post Office. 104 Maling Rd.

■ ■ CANTERBURY. Coles Express. Cnr 260 Canterbury Rd and Redvers St.

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■ ■ DONVALE. 7-Eleven. 95 Mitcham Rd.

■ ■ DONVALE. Lucky Corner (Fish and Chips). Cnr Springvale Rd and Doncaster Rd.

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■ ■ GLEN WAVERLEY. Coles Express. Cnr Springvale Rd and Ferntree Gully Rd (north-west corner)

■ ■ GLEN WAVERLEY. Glen Waverley Newsagency/The Loott. 4/39 Kingsway

■ ■ HEATHMONT. Heathmont News/ Tatts. 150 Canterbury Rd.

■ ■ HEATHMONT. IGA Supermarket.

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■ ■ HEATHMONT. Sunrise Convenience Store. 30 Canterbury Rd.

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■ ■ KEW. Cotham Road Newsagency. 97 Cotham Rd.

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■ KEW EAST. Kew East Supermarket. 653 High St (near Westbrook St).

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■ ■ RINGWOOD. Loughnans Rd Milk Bar. 83 Loughnans Rd.

■ ■ RINGWOOD NORTH. 7-Eleven. Cnr Warrandyte Rd and Oban Rd.

■ ■ RINGWOOD NORTH. North Ringwood Newsagency. 182 Warrandyte Rd.

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8 teens arrested

■ Police have charged eight teenagers after tracking an allegedly stolen vehicle across the south-eastern suburbs on Thursday morning (July 25).

Officers, including Operation Trinity units, caught sight of an allegedly stolen white Mercedes on Mimosa St in Glen Waverley about 12.30am.

With the assistance of the Air Wing, units continued to follow the allegedly stolen vehicle along the Monash Freeway, to where stop sticks were successfully deployed about 2.10am.

Investigators say that the Mercedes came to a stop on Tivendale Rd in Officer.

Police swiftly moved in and arrested eight teens.

It is alleged the Mercedes was stolen from an address in Malvern about 4am on Wednesday (July 24).

■ A 13-year-old Dandenong boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving and unlicensed driving. He has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

■ A 16-year-old Dandenong boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

■ A 15-year-old Dandenong boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

■ A 17-year-old Frankston boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

■ A 16-year-old Dandenong boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

■ A 17-year-old Narre Warren boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

■ A 17-year-old Cranbourne North boy was charged with theft of motor car and appeared before an out of sessions hearing and was bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

■ A 14-year-old Doveton boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle and remanded to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date. Operation Trinity, which runs every single night until dawn is Victoria Police’s most wellresourced frontline policing operation at present.

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■ ■ SCORESBY. Coles Express. Cnr Stud Rd and Ferntree Guilly Rd.

■ ■ SURREY HILLS. Post Office. 100 Union Rd.

■ ■ SYNDAL. Syndal Newsagency. Cnr Blackburn Rd and Matthew St.

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■ ■ TEMPLESTOWE. Macedon Square Newsagency. 25 Macedon Rd.

■ ■ TEMPLESTOWE. Templestowe Newsagncy. 122 James St.

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■ ■ WANTIRNA SOUTH. Coles Express. 435 Stud Rd (cnr High St Rd)

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■ WANTIRNA SOUTH. Studfield Newsagency. 1/223 Stud Rd.

■ ■ WATTLE PARK. Wattle Park Licensed Post Office. 190 Elgar Rd

■ ■ WHEELERS HILL. Wheelers Hill Hotel. Cnr Ferntree Guilly Rd and Jells Rd.

Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, July 31 Ale, Cable Allen, Logan Dean Alnagadi, Abdulmalik Marwan Bailey, Katherine Bank, Dean Belvedere, Salvatore Bolger, Christopher Darren Bott, Nathan Bullard, Dallas Cameron, Ian Casha, Tony Challenger, Paul Chebet, Dotty Cheswright, Jake Cook, Jeffrey Culshaw, Reece Dawd, Leonard Dow, Kenneth Fabbri, Mark Daniel Fenati, Belinda Feng, Hua Gills, Shaun Noel Gorse, Benjamin Gregory, Kristy Haddara, Khaled Hartshorn, Patrick Hassoun, Bilal Iijima, Shohei Ivory, Rebecca Johnson, Michelle Ivy Josevski, Brooke Kamyab-Hessari, Meraj Kelly, Bryce Khabaziyan, Ali Kotsopoulos, Dion Kovstovski, Daniel Lane, Adrian Lovett, Andrew Mangilipelly, Sandeep Manhas, Prince Manolopoulos, Spiros Martin, Neil Kenneth Mccolley, Andrew Mcdonald, Ricky James Mckinnon, Kaleb Mcminn, Ceri Meshach, Alier Mifsud, Joseph Mohamud, Mohamed Muigai, Mwaniki Murphy, Christopher Nabelski, Django Richard Nasiri, Hossein Perrone, Louie Poland, Tobi Rase, Igor Raykovski, John Reed, Bianca Lynette Robb, Patrick Niel Schneider, Michael Shand, Adam Peter Sianidis, Bill Singh, Simranjit Smith, Haydn Soliman, Mahmoud Stevens, Rhys Storey, Leigh Sultan, Syed Shahnawaz Sylvester, Joshua Tadros, Giovanni Totevski, Timothy Trpeski, Christine Warburton, Terence Wilson, Zain Abdur Worsley, Justin Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, July 31 Adel, Maryam Akbaba, Mustafa Aktay, Hayten Al-Assadi, Ahmad Albazi, Janette Ali, Bachir Ali, Zaciriah Aqualina, Martin Aquino, Justin Armstrong, Bradley Armstrong, Kaipuke Asmar, Charbel Aziz, Nicholas Azzam, Al-Hartih Barron, Michael Russell Borg, Jake Bounassif, Adrianna Bradley, Rodney James

Brennan, Raymond Bullen, Jamie Leigh Chitukula, Rahul Chowdhury, Madhab Collings, Sean Curtis, Emmanuel Dabboussi, Nariman Dalton, Brody Diler, Burak Duman, Cihan Edwards, Warren David El Achkar, Youssef El Hajj, Ahmad El-Achkar, Mohmoud El-Hajj, Ahmad Farah, Yusuf Omar Fouad, Franz Freeman, Matthew Victor Frisch, Michael Gee, Lana Elizabeth Ghairat, Omar Ghanim, Salwan Gill, Arshdeep Goldsmith, Danny Goniadis, Vasiliki Harrap, Darcy Himmerman, Amy-Lee Hocking, Damien Huweil, Salam Iosefo, Emiliano Ismail, Deniz Janusauskas, Rudie Brian Kaponga, Thomas Te Khan, Abu-Bakr Ali Kildea, Sally Knight, Martin Korteman, Taylor Koutlis, Paul Lababidi, Heyam Laz, Nabil Licht, Manfred Light, Manfred Loats, Trent Madaafferi, Anna Maghine, Ali Mataafa, Desmond Mawby, Jamie Mcdevitt, Allan Mclachlan, Andrew Gordon Mcmahon, Jusstene Montalti, Joseph Munafo, Adrian Murad, Benjamin Neupane, Ankit Ngawati, Joseph Henry Omar, Ghazi Ozer, Con Paneru, Niranjan Papaluca, Taleesha Peddi, Thirupathi Pereira, Stephen Petreski, Nathan Pillay, Sunderasan Pipe, Christopher Plumridge, Leigh Prasad, Jeet Salarinia, Ali Sannwood, Briana Saunders, Callum Warren Sciarra, Roberto Shaw, Cameron Luke Silva, Ivan Raul Stichbury, Jordan Taslik, Niyazi Te Kaponga, Thomas Tearoa, Araturi Tokhi, Abdullah Tran, Tu Van Vick, Rebecca Wade, Melanie Weeks, Shaun Willetts, Kristian Wilson, Darryl Desmon Zaatiti, Ali Zammit, Nathan

There are 70 additional police rostered each night, on top of existing patrols.

This includes frontline officers, Highway Patrol members, the Dog Squad, Public Order Response Team, and Air Wing

As a result of this intense focus, police have made over 1400 arrests relating to burglaries and car thefts – with the overwhelming majority of these offenders’ children. A further 6600 people have been processed for other offences detected by police working nightshift across the Trinity area of operations.

When interviewed, offenders are telling Police they will walk up and down a street until they find a door or window that is unlocked.

While Police will continue to patrol known hotspots every evening until dawn as part of Trinity, they are also calling on the community to play their part and lock their properties.

Sexual assault

■ Box Hill Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives have charged a man following a sexual assault in Mount Waverley last month.

Police will allege the man sexually assaulted a child during a tutoring session at a business on Hamilton Place on Saturday, July 13.

A 56-year-old Mount Waverley man was arrested at his address on Monday, July 15. He has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on a child under 16 years, and was bailed to appear before Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on September `13.

CRACKERJACK FIELD FOR MAKYBE DIVA STAKES

■ Top class mare Pride of Jenni has been made favourite for the Makybe Diva Stakes on 1600 metres at Flemington in September.

In the past 12 months she has taken all before her, especially her sensational win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on April 13.

As mentioned many times, the run was out of this world, after they jumped her rider, Declan Bates decided to take her to the front of the 2000 metre race on a soft 5 track, and from there on in it was all over.

She led clearly throughout, and at the turn she was still about six lengths in front and won by just over that margin.

The runner-up Via Sistina is smart, but she was the only one that got anywhere near Pride Of Jenni.

Via Sistina is on the second line of the Neds market here and rightly so.

Back on March 23, she beat some smart stayers to win the Ranvet Stakes over 2000 metres at Rosehill, beating Place Du Carousel, another smart stayer and Buckeroo

Then she ran a big race when second to Pride of Jenni, in the Queen Elizabeth. She will stay as long as your mother-in-law.

Another smart type who always gives of his best for the Hayes team, Mr Brightside is partowned by a number of Richmond footballers.

He came from a fair way back in the Queensland Elizabeth Stakes to run a good third, behind Pride of Jenni.

Another that is top class and has come in for heavy support every time she steps out.

That’s Fan Girl, now with Chris Waller, she is one of the best mares racing in Australia, always puts in.

Back on March 2, she ran a good race second up to Think It Over in the VerryElleegant Stakes over 1600 metres and Randwick

She may need the run, but Waller will make sure she is ready to fire.

On the next line is the top mare Atishu, who ran a good second to Zougotcha, at Randwick on April 13.

Prepared by Chris Waller, she always tries hard and could be in this.

The next runner, Amelia’s Jewel, has been a little up and down in recent runs after a mishap at Caulfield earlier in the year.

That day she was put off by the sound of music in the background whilst in the mounting yard at Caulfield, and in my opinion she hasn’t been at her best.

Ted Ryan

Now with leading Queensland trainer, Annabel Neasham, things could come good, I am sure that Annabel will pin-point the problem.

One to watch for sure.

The Victoria Derby winner, Riff Rocket, another of Waller runners, is first-class and will be right in this for sure, he is one of the best going around.

Don’t leave him out of your multis.

The Ciaron Maher trained galloper, Another Wil, had a crack at the Doncaster back in April, but was found wanting in the big classy field.

Prior to that had won five of his seven starts and is a good type.

I suggest you keep following him, he will pick up a good race.

The Chris Waller trained former international, Buckeroo, is battling to win a race, but is clashing with the rest of the top echelon.

Back on April 13, it wasn’t a bad run when fifth behind Pride of Jennie in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, where the mare bolted in blitzing a top-class field.

It was an improved effort and his trainer felt it wasn’t a bad run.

Another of the Waller Team who goes alright is Joliestar, who won the Arrowfield three-yearold sprint over 1200 metres back on April 13.

She is consistent having won three of her six starts, yet to miss a place.

One of the most disappointing runners competing at present is the former New Zealand top horse, Kovalica

He has failed to fire over varying distances, but on his day he is first-class.

He ran an improved race when fifth in the Epsom Handicap on June 15.

The remaining two to go around, Osipenko and Pericles, can fire on their day, but not here in my book.

Valley good news

■ Moonee Valley has extended its partnership with Saratoga in 2024.

The New York Racing Association and Moonee Valley have extended their partnership for this year, announcing the winner of the Grade`1 US$600,000, Saratoga Derby Invitational, to be run on Saturday August 3 at Saratoga Racecourse will receive an invitation to the Group One AUD $5million Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Winning connections of this year’s Saratoga Derby, which was established in 2019, and is contested over 1900 metres, will be afforded an automatic berth into this year’s Cox Plate, with generous subsidies for transportation and accommodation on offer.

In 2021, Joseph O’Brien, the well-known Irish trainer, became the first trainer, to achieve the historic double with globetrotting superstar, State of Rest, who won the Saratoga Derby before venturing to Melbourne to win the Latrobes Cox Plate , defeating subsequent winner, Anamoe, by a short half head.

State of Rest later returned to Europe and won the Group One Prix at Ganay in France, and the Group One Prince of Wales Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Thus accomplishing the remarkable feat of winning four Group-One races in four different countries, before retiring to Stud at Newgate Farm, where he still resides.

Top mare bows out

■ Another champion sprinting mare, In Secret, has been retired through a leg injury. One of the best sprinting mares to race in the present, she raced against the best and beat some of the best.

The top-class mare was found to suffering from a suspensory ligament injury to her right foreleg

She will now move to the broodmare barn for her connections.

Throughout her career under James Cummings, she won the Newmarket Handicap and the Coolmore Stakes amongst her many winners.

It was only recently that another top sprint mare, Espiona, was retired for stud duties. She too, was among the best sprinters in the land.

● ● Chris Waller. Racing Photos.

● ● Amelia’s Jewel. Racing Photos.

Railway History with Lance Adams Forgotten stations of the local line

■ When the Tallarook-Yea line opened in 1883 the intermediate locations were 5 mile gatehouse, Trawool , 9 mile gate house, Kerrisdale and Homewood

Later, after the opening of the line an additional station, Wrights Siding (later renamed Granite) was added to service a granite quarry (supplying granite stone to the monumental trade).

This location was about 3 km on the down side of Trawool

Over its existence, Granite had two separate stations.

The first one situated on the Up side of the line on the Up end of Falls Creek (recently renamed Trawool Creek) and a later replacement station which was situated on the down side of the line, at the down end of the Falls Creek bridge.

Both platform structures were of wooden construction and just what date the replacement station was brought into use I don't know.

At right is an early photo from circa 1920 of a Tallarook-Yea hauled by a DD class loco on a mixed train standing at the second Granite platform.

This station ceased to exist from the 1950s.

This location situated right at the bottom of the steepest pull on the line (the Granite bank) was spoken about often, by 1950's local enginemen as being a particularly difficult, slippery climb when coming from a standing start on a frosty morning.

This station had long been removed when I came on to the line firing in the 1960s.

Not much remains at this location now, although an earthen mound of dirt, exists on the Up side of the former line near Trawool Creek

This had nothing to do with the Granite station site, and its origins are unknown to me at present.

Another station that did not survive the 87 years on the Mansfield extension was Balham

This location just past the Tunnel was originally a construction siding for the line when it was being built in the late 1880s/early 1890s.

A large homestead in the area was Balham which utilised this siding almost exclusively.

In the early 1890s, the Balham Homestead made application to the Railways Department for the spartan amenities at this location to be upgraded to a full station.

The railway department stated that if the station was to be upgraded, the ‘Balha’" homestead would have to bear the expense and not the railway department.

A stand off took place and the siding and site were consequently removed.

When I first came on the line some 70 years after Balham was removed, the previous layout and wooden platform face were clearly visible.

This area was severely ravaged in the bushfires of January1969, and precious little now remains. A walk around the area today would still turn up some archaeological gems.

● ● DD541 at Granite

● ● ● ● ● Trawool Station, circa 1910

● Area where the Balham platform and goods shed once stood

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Ascot Vale man Peter

The 46-year-old was last seen leaving his address on Maribyrnong Rd about 1.15pm on Saturday (July 27).

He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, approximately 165cms tall with a shaved head.

Police and family have concerns for Peter’s welfare due to a medical condition, and his disappearance being out of character.

Police have released an image of Peter in the hope that someone can provide information on his current whereabouts.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Moonee Ponds Police Station on 9373 5200.

MOONEE VALLEY

Monitors extended

■ The appointment of municipal monitors at Moonee Valley Council has been for a further seven months.

Monitors Prue Digby and Phillip Carruthers were initially appointed to act as monitors for a six-month period, from January 29 to July 29. Their appointment has now been extended until February 28.

The report notes that while the Council has made progress in improving its governance practices, work is still required to support good governance while IBAC investigations are ongoing and to ensure stability during the October elections.

In response to this advice, Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has extended the appointment of both monitors.

Municipal monitors are appointed to councils to advise on necessary governance improvements and report back to the Minister, under the Local Government Act.

“During their extension, the monitors will support the council to improve its councillor induction program and strengthen relationships between councillors,” said a State Government representative.

“They will also work with the council to support its processes and practices relating to CEO recruitment and employment.

Ms Horne said: “I thank Ms Digby and Mr Carruthers for their ongoing work as monitors to Moonee Valley City Council. They will continue to support the council in the lead up to and following the council elections in October.”

CARDINIA Musos in residence

■ Cardinia Council has announced the selected artists for its Music Residencies Program.

The 2024 Cardinia Shire Music Residencies program aims to support emerging musicians by providing vital industry knowledge and experience to advance their individual careers.

The selected artists were chosen from a collection of diverse applicants, representing a variety of genres and high-quality musicianship.

They are Jon Colins, Miranda Eno and Sage Kelly

AGGRAVATED BURGLARY: DEMANDS UPON PRIEST

■ Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary in Ararat

“It is understood an unknown male offender gained entry to a parish on Barkley St about 11pm on Wednesday, July 17,” a Police representative said.

Investigators have been told the male gained access through a bedroom window, before he woke up a priest who was asleep inside the residence.

The male demanded money from the priest and fled the scene with approximately $1000 from the parish safe.

The priest was not physically injured.

Investigators have released images and vision of a male they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

He is described as being of slim to medium build, and was wearing a dark hooded jumper and pants.

YINNAR

Cycle death

■ Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Yinnar on Monday afternoon last week (July 22).

It is understood the rider lost control and was subsequently ejected from their bike on Jumbuk Rd about 2.45pm.

The male rider died at the scene. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

COHUNA

Arson arrest

■ Detectives from Taskforce Lunar have charged a second man following an alleged arson attack at a tobacco store in Cohuna earlier this month.

A 44-year-old Broadmeadows man was charged with two counts of criminal damage by fire and three counts of theft of motor vehicle.

He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on July 22.

The charges follow an incident on Sunday, July 7, when a car was allegedly driven into a King George St business in Cohuna around 3am before it was set alight.

Nobody was inside the premises at the time but the building was completely destroyed and the incident had significant impact on neighbouring businesses not related to the one targeted.

DANDENONGS

Puffing

Billy fun

■ Visitors to the iconic Puffing Billy railway can once again enjoy the century-old tradition of sitting on the sills on open-side carriages for the full length of the railway journey for the first time since 2018.

Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, joined Tim North, Chair of the Puffing Billy Railway Board, at the railway’s Lakeside Visitor Centre in

Statewide Observer

Emerald to announce the return of the full iconic experience.

More than 400,000 visitors enjoy the preserved heritage steam railway every year, and the return of leg dangling from Belgrave to Gembrook has been made possible by the Satte Government’s $1.4 million upgrade to both the Gembrook Station and Menzies Creek Station.

The project has restored the Gembrook station’s facade back to its original glory – celebrating its rich heritage dating back to the town’s initial settlement in 1873.

These works follow the 2021 opening of the Lakeside Visitor Centre, backed by a $12.7 million investment from the State Government, which won the prestigious global award for Best New International Architecture at the 2022 International Architecture Awards.

Puffing Billy Railway has been part of Victoria’s railway history for 123 years, with generations of families making the journey through the Dandenong Ranges at the much-loved attraction.

“Puffing Billy has been one of the most beloved experiences for Victorians and international visitors for more than one hundred years, and now visitors can enjoy the excitement of sitting on the sills for the full length of the journey,” Mr Dimopoulos said.

Monbulk MLA Daniela De Martino said: “We are proud to continue supporting Puffing Billy which provides many jobs and greatly contributes to the local economy across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley.”

WARRNAMBOOL

Bicycle crash

■ A cyclist has died following a crash in Warrnambool on July 21.

It is believed that a rider came off their bicycle near the corner of Dooley St and St James Crescent about 10.40am.

The 63-year-old Warrnambool man was treated for serious injuries but has died in hospital.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.

SALE

Seen Charles?

Charles of Sale

■ Police are appealing for public assistance as they search for missing Sale man Charles

The 55-year-old was last seen i n Raymond St about 12 Noon on July 22.

Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition that requires daily medication, as well as his disappearance being out of character.

Mr North said: “We're thrilled to announce the return of leg dangling to the Lakeside to Gembrook section of Puffing Billy Railway. This beloved tradition is back, allowing our passengers to experience the full charm of the Puffing Billy journey.”

GREATER GEELONG

Big Build

■ The newest residential construction project in Geelong is now complete.

Harriet Shing, Minister for Housing, visited Belmont to unveil the 26-home social housing development, which was built under the landmark $5.3 billion Big Housing Build

The new one and two-bedroom homes will be modern and energy efficient.

This development – a partnership between Homes Victoria and Housing Choices Australia – will house people on the Victorian Housing Register, including those at risk of or experiencing homelessness, aged and disability pensioners, and women and children escaping family violence.

The homes are close to the Barwon River walking track, public transport, local schools, and shops, giving renters access to the services they need.

In City of Greater Geelong, more than $200 million has been invested through the Big Housing Build and other social housing programs to build 563 new homes, 341 of which have already been completed.

“We’re also providing a further 4000 new, energy efficient social homes through programs such as the Public Housing Renewal Program,” a Government representative said.

He is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cm tall, with a medium build, light brown short hair, and blue eyes.

Charles was last seen wearing blue tracksuit pants and a T-shirt.

He may be travelling on foot or using public transport in the Sale area.

Investigators have released an image of Charles in the hope that someone can provide information on his current whereabouts.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Sale Police Station on 5142 2200.

GEELONG

Servos robbed

■ Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man following an alleged armed robbery at a Grovedale service station and two other servos within three hours in the Geelong area.

Police have been told a man allegedly armed with a rock entered a service station on Shannon Avenue in Newtown just before 1pm last Tuesday (July 23) and stole cash. It is alleged the same offender, armed with a gardening spade then entered a service station on the Bellarine Highway in Newcomb just before 2pm and Torquay Rd in Grovedale about 2.20pm and stole cash.

A 26-year-old Bellbrae man was charged with three counts of armed robbery and two counts of theft.

He was remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court.

HOTSPUR

Truck fatality

■ Police are investigating a fatal truck crash in Hotspur on Tuesday morning last week (July 23).

It is understood the truck was travelling on Portland-Casterton Rd when it veered from the road and crashed into a tree about 6.15am.

The male driver died at the scene.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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