The Local Paper. Eastern Suburbs Edition. Wed., Nov. 27, 2024
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■ Cr Deirdre Diamante is returning to the office of Mayor of the City of Manningham. Cr Andrew Conlon will be her Deputy.
Cr Diamante previously served as Manningham Mayor in 2022-23.
“I have grown up in Manningham, in Council St, and the opportunity to again lead this City in public service is truly amazing,” Cr Diamante said.
At Maroondah, Cr Kylie Spears was unanimously reelected as Mayor for 2024-25 last Wednesday (Nov. 20).
In her third term as Mayor, Cr Spears will be supported by Cr Linda Hancock, who was elected to the role of Deputy Mayor for the first time.
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ISLA: MULGRAVE MAN QUIZZED
■ Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad have located what are believed to be human remains as part of their investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Brunswick woman Isla Bell.
With the assistance of Merri-bek Crime Investigation Unit detectives and Major Crime Scene Unit personnel, the remains were located in Dandenong on Tuesday evening last week (Nov. 19).
Isla, 19, was last seen leaving her home address about 6pm on October 4.
Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad arrested three men after executing search warrants at two properties in Bentleigh East and Mulgrave.
A 53-year-old St Kilda man has been since been charged with murder, while a 57-year-old Hampton man has been charged with assist offender (murder).
They were to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court.
A 63-year-old Mulgrave man was released pending further enquiries.
The Missing Persons Squad formally took over the investigation in late October.
Isla’s family have been notified and police will ensure a number of support services are in place.
● Isla Bell of Brunswick
● ● ● ● Manningham Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante and Deputy Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon
At Knox the Mayor is Cr Lisa Cooper and Deputy Mayor is Cr Glen Atwell. Cr Paul Klisaris is elected Mayor of Monash Council
with Cr Brian Little as Deputy.
Whitehorse, Mayor is Cr Andrew Davenport, with Cr Prue Cutts confirmed as Deputy Mayor.
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Matthew of Rowville
✖Police issued an appeal at the weekend to to help locate missing Rowville man Matthew. The 55-year-old was last seen on Clondara Drive, Rowville about 10.50am on Froday (Nov. 22). Police and family have concerns for Matthew’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character and he has a medical condition which requires medication. Matthew is Caucasian, about 169cm tall, light sandy hair, a goatee and tattoos on his arm, back and legs. It is understood he was carrying a bag and wearing a tank top. He is known to frequent the Rowville area. Police were searching the Rowville area. Police have released an image of Matthew and in the hope someone can provide information on his current whereabouts. Anyone who sights Matthew or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Rowville Police Station on 9764 0996.
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A man from Ringwood has carried on his family’s winning tradition, celebrating a $95,000 win in Super 66 draw, decades after his grandma’s Division One triumph in The Pools. The Eastern suburbs resident held the only division one winning entry nationally in Super 66 draw 4521, drawn Saturday November 16 and takes home a total prize of $97,425.30. The winner revealed his plans to use the prize money to take care of his dad. His winning QuickPick entry was purchased at Nextra Eastland Newsagency, 1015 Eastland Shopping Centre, 171 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood.
✔Local residents are invited to register their interest to join the Manningham Flooding and Stormwater Management Community Reference Panel, or its second two-year term. The Panel partners with Manningham Council to better understand the existing and emerging water challenges facing the community including:
■ increased risk of flood and drought; and ■ pressures on potable water (drinking water) supplies.
Panel members can make an impact on how the community sustainably manages water resources, care for the environment and manage flood risk into the future. The CRP provides a diverse community voice to guide the preparation of an Integrated Water Management Strategy and the development of the Flood Mapping Project. “In informing Council’s deliberations, it supports quality decision making to best place the community, to proactively and sustainably, meet the challenges ahead,” said a Manningham Council representative.
Teens lit fire at Mooroolbark Mini Ads
■ Officers from Mooroolbark have arrested two boys following a fire in Mooroolbark last Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 20).
It is alleged the teens deliberately lit the fire in property behind a school on Cambridge St about 5.50pm.
The fire quickly spread to a number of trees, before burning a large patch of nearby grass.
Two witnesses chased the boys, and whilst running, phoned the local police station to alert officers.
Officers arrested the pair nearby, and they were taken into custody where they were interviewed.
Both boys were issued with a caution and released. No one was injured, and the fire did not spread to any buildings nearby.
Police will investigate and take action to catch those responsible when a fire is deemed suspicious, whether it was a deliberate or reckless action.
Anyone found guilty of recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire faces a penalty of up to 15 years imprisonment.
Lighting a fire on a total fire ban day can attract a fine of up to $46,000 or up to two years in jail.
The community also plays an incredibly important role in the prevention of bushfires and remains key in reporting reckless or suspicious behaviour.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnesses concerning behaviour in relation to fires, or anyone who has been told about this behaviour taking place.
3 charged after local burglaries
■ Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged three men following two aggravated burglaries and a firearms incident in Montrose and Lilydale
Detectives will allege three men attended a Currawong Drive, Montrose address about 5pm on Wednesday October 23. about 5pm.
Once inside the property the men allegedly confronted the male resident before stealing a scooter, audio equipment and cash.
The male resident was not physically injured during the incident.
Police were called to Achillies Court, Lilydale to reports of an aggravated burglary about 7.30pm on Thursday, October 24.
Police will allege four men attended the address, armed with a firearm and axe.
They forced entry to the property and assaulted a male and female resident, before fleeing the area.
The two residents suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.
It is further alleged at 11.30pm, three men attended the Currawong Drive address and attempted to gain access to the home.
Whilst outside the property they discharged a firearm and left the scene.
No one was physically injured.
Detectives will allege that both aggravated burglaries were targeted.
Armed Crime Squad detectives arrested a 29-year-old Ashwood man and a 33-year-old Bayswater North man on November 12.
Both men have been charged with two counts of home invasion, two counts of aggravated burglary, intentionally cause injury, weapons offences and criminal damage.
Armed Crime Squad detectives, with the assistance of Viper Taskforce arrested a 29year-old Lilydale man and a 41-year-old Warranwood man.
The 41-year-old Warranwood man was charged with two counts of home invasion, two counts of aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated burglary and theft.
The three men have been remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on January 6.
The 29-year-old Lilydale man was interviewed and released pending further enquiries, Police said.
Servo robbery
■ Police are investigating an armed robbery at a service station in Mount Waverley on Monday night last week (Nov. 18).
Three unknown male offenders parked a white Kia Sportage out the front of a Waverley Rd service station about 11.15pm.
The offenders left the Kia and smashed the front door of the service station with hammers.
The trio entered the service station, as a shop attendant found refuge locked in an office.
The offenders jumped the counter and stole cigarettes, taking off in the Kia, in an unknown direction.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Demolition time
■ Knox Basketball Stadium (Boronia) is being demolished following the $132 million upgrade of the State Basketball Centre at Knox Regional Sports Park
In 2017, Knox Council decided to decommission the stadium, which is over 45 years old and has significant structural defects while also being flood prone.
An earlier report commissioned by Council had classified the stadium’s structural damage as ‘severe’.until the end of July 2025, to create an open grassed area.
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Ash on Wednesday Whitehorse Carols on Dec. 14
■ Saturday, December 14 is the date for Whitehorse Carols.
Organisers say the evening will be filled with music, laughter and holiday magic.
Festivities kick off at 5pm with free rides and face painting, and an array of food to purchase.
Attendees can snap a picture with Santa or be entertained by roving performers.
Patrons are invited to bring their picnic rug, gather loved ones, and find a cosy spot on the lawn as the melodies fill the air, with performances beginning at 6.30pm.
This event is free. The 2024 Whitehorse Carols promises a star-stuffed evening of entertainment, featuring all female group, Women of Soul; Chris Sebastian and Jael Wena; Blackburn High School Ban d with Richard Thomas; and Whitehorse Churches Care Geraldine Quinn is MC.
This year's Whitehorse Carols is returning to the grounds of the Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct and The Round , 399 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.
The Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct and The Round is well-connected by public transport, offering convenient options for patrons travelling to the show.
Bus: McCulloch St/ Whitehorse Rd on the 901 route is the closest bus stop, only a short walk from the bus stop to venue. The nearby Nunawading Station can also be accessed by the 273, 902 and 735 route.
Train: The closest railway station is
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Nunawading Station, on the Belgrave and Lilydale line. It is approximately 1km or a 10-minute walk from the event site. From there, you can alternatively take a taxi, ridesharing service, or catch a connecting bus.
The Round advises to check for changes to schedules, routes or disruptions of services before taking public transport.
There is limited parking available at the Whitehorse Civic Centre and Walker Park.
“We recommend walking, riding your bike, carpooling, or public transport where possible,” said a Council representative.
Chill out space: A quiet and calm space is available away from the festivities, providing patrons an opportunity to break away. Located on level one of The Round Auslan: There will be n stage interpreters throughout the main show.
Accessible Viewing Area: Designated accessible viewing area with easy access from the footpath.
Changing Places Facility: To support individuals with disabilities and their carers, a fully equipped larger changing facility can be found on the ground floor of The Round.
Accessible Toilets:
Available in both The Round and Civic Centre.
Parents Room: Available in both The Round and Civic Centre.
Accessible Parking: Located in the eastern carpark of The Round , enter via Whitehorse Rd
Stolen truck
■ Police have arrested a man after a stolen truck was dumped in Mulgrave early on Monday morning last week (Nov. 18).
Officers responded to reports that a stolen Isuzu was spotted near the intersection of Ferntree Gully Rd and the Burwood Hwy, in Ferntree Gully, about 4.20am.
The truck was observed by police near the intersection of Ryans and Wellington Rds a short time later, and stop sticks were successfully deployed on the vehicle.
The truck continued to speed through the intersection of Lysterfield and Wellington Rds, at times on the wrong side of the road, before clipping a police vehicle. No one was injured during the incident.
The truck eventually came to a stop on Wellington Rd in Mulgrave and the driver dumped the vehicle, taking off on foot.
With the assistance of the Dog Squad, police arrested a man on Wellington Rd a short time later.
He was in custody and was expected to be interviewed later. Investigators believe that the truck was stolen from a Boronia address earlier in the morning.
76-kmh in zone
■ Moorabbin Highway Patrol officers have impounded a car after it was detected allegedly speeding in a school zone in Clarinda Police detected a white Mercedes allegedly travelling at speeds of up to 76-kmh on Kingston Rd about 2.45pm on November 15.
The Mercedes was intercepted by police who determined the driver, a 60-year-old Springvale South man, had a suspended licence.
The Mercedes was impounded at a cost of $992.52 for 30 days.
The man is expected to be charged on summons with drive whilst authorisation suspended and exceed the speed limit by more than 30-kmh.
“Road safety around schools is particularly important, as children are one of our most vulnerable road user groups,” said a police representative.
“It’s vital that motorists take extra care around schools and adhere to the reduced speed limits, which are designed to keep children safe.
“Police regularly enforce in school zones and are on the lookout for a range of offences, including speeding, using a mobile device while driving and failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing.
“In addition to enforcement, education is essential and we encourage all parents, carers and teachers to talk to children about pedestrian safety.
“Police are also regularly engaging with schools and talking to students in classrooms on a range of topics, including road safety.
“Each of us needs to do all we can to make sure children are safe around roads, particularly when travelling to and from school,” the representative said.
Bayswater stabbing
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■ Homicide Squad detectives charged a man following the fatal stabbing of a woman in Bayswater.
Emergency services were called to reports a woman had been stabbed at a property on Cousin Drive about 11.15am on Saturday, November 16.
A 51-year-old Bayswater woman was located deceased inside the address.
A 47-year-old Bayswater man was arrested a short time later at a neighbouring address and taken to hospital under police guard.
He was harged with one count of murder and remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
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Police car rammed
■ Police are calling for witnesses after a police car was rammed and a police firearm was discharged in Roxburgh Park on Sunday morning (Nov. 24).
Officers were called to a premises on Somerton Rd about 3am after reports the rear of a business had been rammed and a burglary was in progress.
Members were quickly on scene and it is alleged a truck and a sedan were seen at the premises.
As they drove off, a police car was rammed by the truck and sedan.
Shots were fired by an officer at the sedan. It is unknown if the shots made contact with either vehicle but they left the area.
The officers were not injured.
An investigation into the incident in underway with oversight by Professional Standards Command as is normal practice when a police firearm is discharged.
NORTH MELBOURNE
Probe into death
■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in North Melbourne on Friday (Nov. 22).
Officers attended Langford St North Melbourne, about 4.20pm after receiving reports of a man causing trouble in the vicinity of Macaulay Railway Station
A man was located on the ground in the street and was acting erratically. He was taken into custody by police so appropriate medical treatment could be obtained.
The man’s health deteriorated whilst police were waiting for an ambulance and first aid was given by officers.
Ambulance crews arrived a short time later and treated the 27-year-old man of no fixed address, but he died at the scene.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command.
SEX-WITH-STAFFER MP TO QUIT PARLIAMENT
■ Sam Hibbins, the former Greens MLA, exposed as having a sexual affair with a staff member, is quitting State Parliament.
“The last few weeks have made it clear to me that my family's well-being and safety need to come above all else,” Mr Hibbins said.
“It’s been an extraordinary journey together with our community, but the future for my family can’t wait.
“I will be formally resigning as the Member for Prahran and from the Victorian Parliament.
“The people of Prahran can elect someone with the energy and focus to work and to campaign wholehearedly for them at such an important time for our local community and society.
“Serving our community as the local MP and councillor over the past 12 years has been a privilege.
“It has been an honour to be a champion for equality, sustainable transport, social and economic justice.
“To stand up for people most in need, including our public housing residents, will always be something I am deeply proud of doing.”
The resignation of Mr Hibbins will mean a by-election being held early in the new year.
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Public appeal
■ Detectives from the Bastion Taskforce are releasing images of a further 13 people they’re seeking to identify over a violent protest outside the Land Forces Expo on September 11.
Police believe the individuals can assist with inquiries into multiple incidents. They include an affray on Seafarers Bridge which targeted expo attendees, paint being thrown over police and the discharge of multiple missiles.
Protestors also deliberately obstructed police horses, one putting e-scooters and bikes in their path, while another threw coffee over a member of the public.
There have now been 110 people arrested over the Land Forces Expo, which ran for three days.
The figure comprises 89 people arrested on September 11-13 and 21 people arrested in the weeks following the protest.
A 24-year-old Surrey Hills man has been charged with obstructing and assaulting police and bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on January 21.
A 30-year-old Fawkner woman will be charged on summons with assaulting police.
During the protests, which occurred outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, it is alleged there were rocks, projectiles, liquid which smelt strongly of vomit, horse manure, eggs and liquid irritants hurled at police officers, horses, and expo attendees.
Several police horses and riders were allegedly splashed with a liquid irritant including being sprayed under face protectors, going into their mouths and nostrils, and were repeatedly pushed and hit with plastic crates.
Mark Galliott, Acting Assistant Commissioner North West Metro Region, said: “The behaviour we saw during these protests was nothing short of deplorable. “While people have a right to protest peacefully, they do not have a right to unleash violence.”
● ● ● ● Sam Hibbins, Prahran MLA
EUROVISION ON TOUR Observer Melbourne
Gruesome Playground
Injuries
■ Doug (Declan Harrison) and Kayleen (Sophie Graham) have been friends since childhood but they are both accident prone physically and emotionally which affects the landscape of their lives from the age of eight to 38 . We do not, however, see their stories pan out chronologically.
Rather, playwright, Rajiv Joseph, provides us with periodic episodes that are five years apart but these aren’t sequential.
Joseph has us leaping backward and forward in time.
The titular Gruesome Playground Injuries then are the wounds suffered that are both self inflicted and endured because of life’s travails.
Performed at the 16th Street Actors Studio, Caulfield.
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■ What a fabulous night of entertainment was enjoyed at the Palais in St Kilda by those lucky enough to get a ticket to the first ever world tour of Eurovision On Tour 2024, a brilliant selection of showstopper hits spanning several decades of the popular song contest.
For a little over three hours, eighteen performers representing fourteen countries gave their all in a dazzling display of virtuoso entertainment to a crowd of adoring fans eager to be entertained.
Led by a pair of masters of ceremonies, artists representing each country performed two songs from past Eurovision contests, some of which were tunes that actually won the contest.
Winners or not, while difficult to single out individual performers from such an array of talent all of whom gave passionate performances, the crowd on the night clearly loved Dami Im who sang Sound Of Silence (representing Australia in the 2016 con-
test), Destiny who sang All Of My Love (Malta 2020) , Esther Hart who sang One More Night (The Nether lands 2003) and Efendi who sang Mata Hari (Azerbaijan 2021).
Staging of the show involved a short video introducing each country being broadcast onto the stage backdrop, followed by the performer(s) representing the country coming on stage and singing to pre-recorded music; a kind of karaoke night on steroids. A small group of four dancers worked tirelessly throughout the evening, providing further colour and movement.
Of course, Eurovision is not everyone's cup of tea with its glitz and glamour and overall cheesiness. However, by the end of the evening not a single person was still in their seats as the crowd sang along in what was a joyous celebration of everything Eurovision stands for.
For further information about the event: eurovisionontour.tv/
- Review by Peter Murphy
● ● Sydney performer Silia Kapsis, 17, the youngest 2024 Eurovision entrant. Photo: Monsee Wood
Festival of W.S. Gilbert
brought to the stage, a selection of four of W.S. Gilbert’s one-act plays in this performance over one night.
As a young barrister, to supplement his income, Gilbert turned to writing. He wrote over 40 plays as well as libretti, short stories, poems and lyrics (1871-1911).
The night offered a cross-section of his diversity of styles from comedy, tragedy, romance including parody.
Since first staged over one hundred years ago, his words, topics, literary acumen and pace still hold audiences today.
In the slapstick comedy, Creatures of Impulse, Diana Burleigh played a convincing, conniving, wicked fairy of interminable age who outwits her hosts and townsfolk when she entrenches herself in the town inn with no intention of leaving.
Comedy and Tragedy is an amusing piece of dramatic irony exploring the twists and turns of an actress’ troublesome romantic situation using skulduggery to effect a solution.
Sara Dimech-Betancourt’s performance portrayed an attractive, wiley Clarice de Quillaca to arouse the sympathy intended through Gilbert’s script.
A strong cast skilfully delivered characters Rosencrantz and Guidenstern in this comedic parody and tragedy in which Hamlet’s madness is indicated through incessant soliloquising.
The two title characters, with Ophelia, plot Hamlet’s downfall and carry out their scheme to unite the Ophelia with her lover when they act out Claudius’s long-lost, failed script.
In the final play, The Hooligan, written just four months before Gilbert’s death, Josh Weaver gives a superb performance as Nat Solly , the condemned man in Pentonville Prison.
A commendation goes to costuming which was vibrant and spot-on for each character throughout.
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Lenka Lichtenberg
■ The Kadimah Jewish Culture Centre and National Library presents for one night only, award-winning singer Lenka Lichtenberg and her band, on Sunday, December 1 at 7.30pm at 7 Selwyn St., Elsternwick.
Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango is described as a 'heartbreaking but uplifting' show featuring Yiddish tango music inspired by the stories and poems written by Polish women who survived the holocaust.
■ Nathan Bryon’s dream opportunity came his way as the recipient of the 21st German Australian Opera Grant.
This promising young opera singer was given a (junior) 12-month employment contract with the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden (HSW) plus an intensive language course at the GoetheInstitut in Germany
He is also given one month’s work experience at the A- Grade Opera House to get accustomed to the procedures before commencing his contract and $5000 to help prepare him for his time overseas.
This is no mere competition but an exhaustive audition and interview process leading to him joining an elite company of solo singers in a fully-fledged German A-Graded opera house.
“Being selected for the German-Australian Opera Grant this year is a huge honour. It is recognised as one of the most prestigious competitions in Australia, and I have always admired previous winners and their remarkable achievements in Wiesbaden and beyond.
“This award marks a significant milestone for me in my path as an emerging artist and I'm extremely grateful, “ said Nathan Bryon, a tenor from NSW who recently graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with an Artist’s Diploma.
He is also a proud alumnus of Melba Opera Trust and holds a Bachelor of Music (performance) from The Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
With many prestigious awards under his belt, he has already covered and performed many operatic roles and looks forward to leaving in December for Vienna to undertake the Michael Byrne Vienna State Opera Award with the Opera Foundation for Young Australians before commencing the GAOG position in Wiesbaden.
Director and benefactor, Hans Henkell supports opera because he has a lifelong passion for this art form and finds great satisfaction in helping Australian opera singers travel to Germany, the mecca of operatic singing.
"Already, with a thorough education and overseas experience, Nathan was ‘most stageready’ to take advantage of this amazing opportunity," said Dr David Kram, Artistic Director of the MTO-German Australian Opera Grant - Lucy Nicolson
Beethoven Symphonies 2 & 5
■ There are quirky turns in Beethoven’s Second Symphony where he juxtaposes playfulness with an element of grandeur. We also see Beethoven challenging convention turning what would normally be a stately minuet into something far livelier.
■ It has been a tremendous year for Red Stitch theatre, not just because of the astonishing drama they have brought to the Melbourne public but also because they have supported and performed the works of local writers and toured productions. It’s as if they have fostered a hub that is reaching out beyond the suburbs and realized their potential as theatrical influencers.
The 2025 season promises no less. There are two works by local playwrights that will be given life – Super by Emilie Collyer and What’s Yours by Keziah Warner.
Superpowers and celebrity are the topical issues explored by Collyer while Warner tackles relationships and fertility with a former partner being asked to donate an egg.
There is also a nod to the recent past with Joanna Murray-Smith’s Honour that was first performed in 1995, that delves into infidelity and separation.
New works by international playwrights –something that Red Stitch have prided themselves upon – affords the company the status of being a portal for contemporary thoughts and ideas.
Job is an intergenerational psychological thriller of career expectations and attitudes while The Comeuppance by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a satire set against the backdrop of a school reunion.
The verve and vigour of the season launch was testament to the commitment Red Stitch has to theatre that is bold, engaging and thought provoking.
Being “the home of big little theatre” is a sobriquet that is well earned.
This is in keeping with the notion that the English definition of the word scherzo is 'joke'. Beethoven was playing with form simply because he could.
Nowhere is this more evident than in his fifth symphony with its classically enduring four note opening that has become an iconic classical signature.
Conductor Jaime Martin with the energy of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at his fingertips reveals or rather perpetrates and allows us to hear the humour and artistry of the composer. At the same time, we are taken away by the symphonic grandeur.
There are moments when a single instrument holds the stage – the clarinet or oboe at different points begin a moment that builds to a full orchestration.
The orchestra moves from the lyrical to a swelling emotional depth taking the audience with them.
This contrast of light and shade and of rhythmic intensity is compelling as if we are on a roller coaster.
Even with the mass and intensity of the full orchestra we still have a piccolo in the final movement laughing lyrically as if to mock the majesty.
It is a joke but one that is seamlessly woven into the fabric of the composition leaving listeners in awe but simultaneously delighted.
What is also useful in attending the MSO series of Beethoven symphonies is Luke Speedy-Hutton’s pre-concert talk in the foyer adding perspective to the works.
The MSO not only entertain but inform through their playing and engagement with their audience – a great combination.
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- Review by David McLean
MSO’s release
■ The first in a new cycle of Dvorák symphony recordings, Dvorák: Symphonies 5 & 6 is the second release on the MSO’s own record label.
The musical exploration of Czech composer Antonín Dvorák’s many works has been an ongoing passion of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín since he took the helm of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2022.
Performances of Dvorák’s fifth and sixth symphonies were artistic highlights of the MSO's second season under Martín's baton.
Dvorák’s pastoral fifth symphony delivers a musical distillation of the landscape of the composer’s Czech homeland and a joyful ode to its beauty, quirks, and natural features.
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And the ensemble that can be called upon are talented and dedicated.
The last show of ’24 was sold out so you would be well advised to book your tickets now for ’25.
Red Stitch Actors' Theatre: 9533 8083 or email boxoffice@redstitch.net redstitch.net
- Review by David
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Seance, Flight
■ Darkfield’s Seance and Flight return to Melbourne, opening December 13 at the Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt, and playing for three months.
Darkfield invites audiences to step inside shipping containers where strange worlds unfold. The immersive 360-degree audio experiences challenge the senses, exploring the depths of human psychology and perception.
Produced in Australia by Realscape Productions, Darkfield Seance and Flight have to date seen over 300,000 Australians take the plunge into darkness and reportedly experience 'heart pounding thrill’.
For Seance - Step inside, take a seat but don't get comfortable. Seance is an intense sonic performance that explores the psychology of a group of people who have been bombarded with suggestible material. In complete darkness, senses become vulnerable to persuasion. Audiences are asked to proceed with an open mind...
Flight takes audience members through two worlds, two realities and two outcomes to their journey. The many worlds interpretation of Quantum Mechanics proposes all possible outcomes that could occur, are occurring in countless worlds of varying similarity. Find comfort in knowing that however ill advised your choices have been - there is a version of you who made better ones and is suffering less regret and embarrassment.
Amy Johnson, producer at Realscape Productions, says: "The productions are ideal for anyone who loves the thrill of multisensory entertainment, and immersing themselves in the unknown. They are playing in the heart of Melbourne’s entertainment precinct at the city’s most lively time of the year, so they’re the perfect option for a fun date night, pre-dinner experience or post-tennis thrill.”
Event Season: December 13 - February 16. Bookings: Tickets $28 plus booking fee. Purchase online from Arts Centre Melbourne For more information visit darkfield.com.au. Please note: Suitable for ages 13 and above. 13-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Audiences are encouraged to check content warnings before purchasing tickets. - Cheryl Threadgold
● ● ● ● Caitlin Weal (Recipient of the MTO Grant - Developing Artist), Henry Pinder (Recipient of the Encouragement Grant), Nathan Bryon (Recipient of the GermanAustralian Opera Grant) and Lucy Schneider (Recipient of the Audience Award).
■ The 2024 Festival of W.S. Gilbert was presented by Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria. Directors Ben Klein, Sarah Berry, Danielle Zuccala and Naomi Tooby
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Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Handbagged (by Moira Buffini) Until November 30 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Gaetano Santo. Bookings: wlt.org.au/ book-tickets
■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Little Women (by Alan Knee) Until November 30 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: 9735 1777 or lilydaleatc.com
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde) Until November 30 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ The 1812 Theatre: Noises Off (by Michael Frayn) Until December 7 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Direrctor: Justin Stephens. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au or 97583964.
■ Frankston Theatre Group: Play On! (by Rick Abbot) Until December 1 at the Mt Eliza Community Centre, 90-100 Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza. Director: Robert Lister. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/ 1130605
■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (by William Shakespeare) Until November 30 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong West. Directors: Stacey Carmichael and David Mackay. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au
■ Eltham Little Theatre: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (by C.S. Lewis) Until November 30 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Jason Triggs. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au/
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): The Cripple of Inishmaan (by Martin McDonagh) Until November 30 at the Strathmore Theatre, Loeman St., Sdtrathmlore. Director: Matthew Freeman. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Hotel Sorrento (by Hannie Rayson) Until December 7 at the Mechanics’ Institute Hall, Warrandyte. Director: Grant Purdy. Bookings: trybooking.com/CPXME
■ The Basin Theatre Group: A Christmas Carol: Radio Play (adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens) November 28 – December 8 at The Basin Theatre, Dongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Di Hoskins. Bookings: thebasintheatre.org.au
■ OSMaD: The Addams Family. December 5-14 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Scotch College Campus.Director: Joel Anderson: Musical Director: Ashton Turner; Choreograrpher: Dylan Henry. Bookings: osmad.com.au
■ Gemco Players: Youth Shows! (end of year performances) December 7 at 2pm (Juniors) 6pm (Seniors). December 8 at 2pm (Juniors) at the Gem Community Theatre, Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Further information: gemcoplayers.org
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Peter Pan (a new adaptation from J. M. Barrie’s classic) December 6 – 14 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Robbie Nicholson. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ PLOS Musical Productions: School of Rock. December 31, January 2, 3, 4, 5 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Director: Brad Fischer; Musical Director: Bev Woodford; Choreographer: Jess Pratt and Tahlia Sweetman. Bookings: plos.asn.au
■ Encore Theatre: Puss In Boots (written by Geoff Bamber) January 9 – 18 at 11am and 2pm at the Clayton Community Theatre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Christine Simmonds. Bookings: Trybooking.
Auditions
■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Haunted (by Eric Chappell) December 2 and 3 at 7.30pm at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Nicholas Ryan. Audition enquiries: 0416004409 or nicholasr379@gmail.com
■ The Mount Players: The Girl on the Train (by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel) December 7 and 8 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Frank Harvey. Audition enquiries and bookings: fjharvey@bigpond.com or call 0447 199 665
■ Malvern Theatre Company: A Happy and Holy Occasion (by John O’Donoghue) February 2 and 3, 2025 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Nicholas Opalski. Audition bookings/enquiries: nopolski@hotmail.com or 0400 507 788.
NICA graduate showcase
■ The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) presents their graduate showcase titled Muse, from December 4 -7 at the NICA National Circus Centre, Prahran.
Curated by Tegan Carmichael, devised by NICA’s third-year students, with artistic consultancy by Alonso Pineda, Emma Pursey, and Donna Dunmire, the show asks: “Where do our artists find threads of inspiration? The moments that spark a surge of creativity that compels them to create new things?”
Answer: In music. In nature. In emotion. In other artforms. In moments of quiet observation. In other artists' interpretation of life. In their mentors. In their muses.
Twelve artists lay their cards on the tablerevealing and expressing the catalysts of innovation through the tools of their craft: aerial straps, dance trapeze, Chinese pole, roue cyr, hand balancing, hula hoops, diabolo, hoop diving, aerial rope, and swinging trapeze.
Tegan Carmichael, Acting Head of Circus Studies, NICA, said: “Throughout their time at NICA, this cohort have demonstrated great enthusiasm in increasing their performance skills.
“Working with different industry professionals to experience various theatrical genres from mime, horror, and comedy, they are now applying hard learnt lessons to their very own contemporary circus creations.
“Following on the momentum of a spectacular Fringe season, we anticipate an impressive final showcase before they graduate NICA and celebrate their next stage of development as they continue down unique individual paths.”
The National Institute of Circus Arts is Australia’s Centre of Excellence for training in contemporary circus arts. It is one of eight national arts training institutes and offers Australia’s only Bachelor of Circus Arts.
Graduates of NICA have gone on to pursue exciting careers both locally and internationally and have contributed to the development of Australia’s vibrant circus arts industry.
Event Season: December 4 - 7
Time: 7.30pm evenings and 2pm matinee
Venue: NICA’s Guang Rong Lu OAM National Circus Centre, 9 – 59 Green St, Prahran.
Duration: 75 minutes
Tickets: $15 - $40 plus booking fee. Discounts for groups, concession, Mob tix and under 30s.
Seating: General Admission
Bookings: nica.com.au/performs
Warning: The show contains loud music, strobe lighting, and smoke haze.
- Cheryl Threadgold
Christmas Spectacular
■ Magician and illusionist Michael Boyd and special guest Prinnie Stevens present The Christmas Spectacular at The Palms at Crown on December 6 and 7.
The Christmas Spectacular combines music, circus, dance and magic that celebrates the joy and excitement of Christmas - Christmas songs and dances presented by variety performers, paying tribute to the Radio City Rockettes, The Nutcracker and more.
The Voice finalist and musicaltheatre performer Prinnie Stevens, will take audiences on a musical journey of Christmas classics from traditional songs to Mariah Carey favourites . Illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd will perform some of his greatest illusions, disappearances and magic.
Joining Prinnie and Michael will be Australian showgirls, many of whom have graced the
stages of Moulin Rouge, the Lido and other world-famous cabaret revues.
Performance Dates: December 6, 7 at 7.30pm; December 7 at 2pm
Venue: The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
Suitable for all ages. Strobe lighting and special effects may be used during the performance (incl haze machine)
Prices: from $49 - $79 plus Family passes available
■ Melbourne Theatre Company’s new musical My Brilliant Careerhas added four new performances. Over at Arts Centre Melbourne, Merlynn Tong and Charles Wu are carving it up as orphaned siblings in Golden Blood
The unique collaboration with Ilbijerri Theatre Company, Blak in the Room is proceeding.
In addition to these new works developed through Ilbijerri’s BlakWrights program there is also putting a thrilling line-up of free events including rich discussions, live music and an exhibition of First Nations work at Southbank Theatre.
■ There’s something about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, often referred to as his choral symphony, that makes it a real treat for classical music lovers.
Perhaps it’s the fact that it combines large orchestral forces with a robust choir and fine soloists.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with its famous Ode to Joy, will be the centrepiece of a concert called Immortal Beethoven, on Sunday December 1, performed by the Heidelberg Choral Society and Orchestra.
First performed in Vienna in 1824, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has endured for two centuries, thrilling audiences with orchestration and libretto to espouse peace, freedom and the unity of humanity.
Conducted by Peter Bandy , a true Beethoven afficionado, it features four fine soloists in soprano Rebecca Rashleigh , mezzo-soprano Shakira Dugan, tenor Robert Macfarlane and bass-baritone Jeremy Kleeman.
The concert also features excerpts from The Ruins of Athens and Beethoven’s lesserknown masterpiece Christ on the Mount of Olives.
It’s all happening at the Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar Performing Arts Centre, corner of Noel St and Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, on Sunday December 1 at 2pm. Book tickets at trybooking.com/CVXHM. More information about Heidelberg Choral Society can be found on its websitewww.hcs.asn.au
- Julie Houghton
A Christmas Carol
■ The five time Tony Award winner and West End hit A Christmas Carol, being performed at the Comedy Theatre, has announced its partnership with SecondBite, dedicating its 2024 season to raising essential funds for the charity’s food relief program. The partnership aims to provide fresh, nutritious food to people experiencing food insecurity this Christmas
A Christmas Carol has returned to Melbourne for a third season with Erik Thomson in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
SecondBite has been helping communities in need for 19 years, rescuing surplus, quality food and redistributing it to community and charity organisations that provide meals to people facing food insecurity. The charity will be the recipient of bucket collections and online donations at the end of every performance throughout the show’s run.
Australian producers, GWB Entertainment said: “Live theatre is a shared experience and a unique exchange between the performing company and the audience. To celebrate this experience and the spirit of Christmas, audiences at every performance of A Christmas Carol will be encouraged to contribute what they can to assist SecondBite in doing the incredible work that they do. Every dollar donated provides the equivalent of up to five meals for people in need.”
Simone Carson, co-founder of SecondBite, said the partnership with A Christmas Carol is an exciting opportunity to raise awareness about food insecurity during the holiday season. "We are incredibly proud to partner with A Christmas Carol for the 2024 season. Christmas is a time of giving, and we’re thrilled to work alongside such an iconic Melbourne production to help provide fresh, nutritious food to those who need it most," said Carson.
"The generosity of the public and the theatrical community will make a tangible difference for many individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity this Christmas. This collaboration shows that the magic of theatre can go beyond entertainment and support people in our communities who are doing it tough."
A Christmas Carol is being performed at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne.
Bookings: christmascarolaustralia.com.au
● ● NICA student Anais Stewart. Photo: Cameron Grant.
Shakira Dugan
Adventures in Neverland
Cicero
★Extra shows have been added to the Adventures of Alice in Wonderland season at the Athenaeum Theatre from January 15-18.
★Jospeh Keckler, a young singer from Brooklyn, US, will perform at the Brunswick Ballroom on Thursday, February 20.
★Seniors in Melbourne , a tour-ism platform dedicated to creating accessible and enjoyable experiences for retirees, has been recognised as a finalist in the New Tourism Business category at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards
★Chinese New Year 2025 - The Year of the Snakewill see a show conducted by internationally renowned Lü Jia, featuring pianist Haochen Zhang and Pipa virtuoso Zhang Hongyan on Saturday, February 8 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.
★The 10th annual iteration of the Smartphone Film Festival attracted hundreds of entries. Best Feature Film Award winner was Endeavour Hills’ Jade Barrientos for ‘Liar’. Sharing Best Actor in the SF3 Kids section was Geelong’s Zac Deren for ‘The Positivity Project’.
★The Melbourne season of Jesus Christ Superstar has been extended. Marriner Group subscribers have priority access to new tickets for performances between Wednesday, May 14-Sunday, June 8.
★La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne have begun a million dollar project to compile a fourvolume collection of key documents that tell the story of Australian history from an Aboriginal perspective, which will be sent to remote community schools across Australia and will eventually be in every school and public library.
- Marc Cicero
■ The Melbourne Shakespeare Company presents Musical Adventures in Neverland from December 14-22 at the St Kilda Botanical Gardens.
Families are invited to join Emma and the feisty fairy Tink as they embark on a 60-minute adventure through mystical forests and sparkling lagoons to outwit Captain Hand and his band of bumbling pirates.
Despite a setback earlier this year—when the show's original set was stolen—the production is back for a limited season of just eight performances.
Thanks to overwhelming support from the local community, producers are thrilled to bring Adventures in Neverland back to life with “an even more magical set than before”, while continuing their commitment to sustainability by using recycled, reclaimed, and reused materials.
Many of the original cast will be returning for this special season, with Cassidy Dunn (Alice in Wonderland) reprising her role as Emma, Tref Gare (Romeo and Juliet) as Professor Seastone, Joanna Haliday (Bluey’s Big Play) as Smee, Shanu Sobti (Outback Adventures) as Tink and joining the company Jackson Cross (Much Ado About Nothing) as Captain Hand.
To make the magic of live theatre accessible to all, Melbourne Shakespeare Company is offering pay-what-you-can tickets for this production, allowing families to attend for free or to make a donation in exchange for their morning’s entertainment.
This initiative aims to remove financial barriers, ensuring more families can experience the joy of highquality theatre.
The show is produced by Michael Mack, the artistic director/writer is Jennifer Sarah Dean, director is Carl Whiteside and composer/musical director is Maxwell Simon
Audiences are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or foldable chairs for seating, protective sunwear is also recommended.
Performance Season: December 14 - 22 at 9.30am and 11.30am (week-
ends only). Venue: St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Tennyson St., St Kilda
Duration: 60 minutes, no interval melbourneshakespeare.com
- Cheryl Threadgold
Lost Property
■ It is always a special occasion, and an opportunity to celebrate the wonder and magic of the performing arts, when a single actor takes the stage and delivers an extended monologue.
Of course, it is not always successful but Amelia Dunn , in the onewoman show Lost Property at North Melbourne's Club Voltaire, gave a bravura performance that reaffirmed faith in the monologue.
As with many monologues, the action is basic and simple i.e. a woman, Alice, gets on board a tram and starts commenting on/observing her fellow passengers. Pretty soon though she finds that looking at others morphs into looking at self and, in this instance, looking at the most intimate places of the self, both metaphorically and literally, as the lost property of the title turns out to be Alice's libido/vagina.
Lost Property was co-written by Dunn and her director Tuia Suter. The script was sharp and witty, full of wry observations of the female condition in the twenty-first century. It did not shy away from some of the harsh realities women face, especially with regards to travel on public transport, and kept it real as it exposed some unpleasant truths.
As with any extended monologue, there is a lot riding on the shoulders of the solo performer and Dunn here delivered in spades. For a little over an hour she held the stage with a charismatic and engaging performance. In turns coy, bombastic, bemused and enlightened, she fearlessly takes us along on her character Alice's journey.
Lost Property was directed by Tuia Suter and produced by Lucy Kennedy. The creative energy and professional skill both brought to support Dunn in bringing the script and Alice to life was invaluable in making the show the success that it was.
- Review by Peter Murphy
Heretic
■ (MA). 111 minutes. Opens in cinemas November 28.
After the truly awful 65, which marked their feature film directorial debut, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (who wrote the box-office hit A Quiet Place, which I found disappointing) deliver a considerably better effort with their latest outing, a tense thriller which sees three people discuss the validity of religious institutions.
The set-up sees two young Mormon woman, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) arrive on the doorstep of Mr Reed (Hugh Grant), who has previously asked about receiving more information about their particular religion.
With his wife busy baking pie in the kitchen, Reed invites the two women in, who only agree because his wife is present.
Once the discussion begins, Reed starts to question his guests’ reasons for following the Mormon faith, wanting to see a purpose for converting.
But as the conversation continues, Barnes and Paxton start to feel uncomfortable with Reed’s behaviour, and what he is trying to tell them.
Heretic is intriguing and atmospheric, with Beck and Woods (who script as well as direct) examining subject matter in a way that asks us what we truly believe.
Performances are terrific, with Grant relishing his growingly threatening character (Grant has really embraced this villainous side in recent years, with great turns in Paddington 2 and The Gentlemen).
Cinematography by Chunghoon Chung (Wonka, Oldboy, The Handmaiden, Stoker) is outstanding, keeping everything measured, but presenting that growing level of threat.
Though the film does lose some steam towards the end as events start to be explained, Heretic remains strong viewing, and feels like what the brilliant 1970 film Sleuth would be like, if it was made as a horror film.
RATING - ****
Wicked
■ (PG). 160 minutes. Now showing in cinemas. Big budget, large scale film adaptation of the popular, long-running stage musical, this technically impressive but overlong movie should please the multitude of fans who have seen the stage version.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande take the reigns of the roles made famous by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, as Elphaba and Glinda, who befriend one another, before that friendship is ultimately tested.
Overseeing events is the evil Wizard (Jeff Glodblum, well cast). The production and costume design, along with the plentiful visual effects, are first rate, and the whole cast commit to their roles fully.
After a while, however, the overkill begins to overwhelm, making it harder to engage with the story on a dramatic level more and more, as the film goes on, and on.
Director Jon M. Chu brings the same unsubtle approach he displayed with Crazy Rich Asians and In The Heights, hammering every message home to make sure audiences get it.
At almost two-and-three-quarter hours long, it is hard to believe this is only Part One (Part Two comes out later next year), and unlike the excellent Dune films, this doesn’t quite seem to warrant such an expansive narrative arc.
But, like I said, if you loved the stage musical, you should be suitably satisfied by the movie.
RATING - **½
Marc Circero
● ● ● ● Hugh Grant is superb in the horror/thriller, Heretic.
● ● Shanu Sobti (Tink) in Adventures in Neverland.
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■ There is no doubt that Val Jellay was one of the great showbusiness legends in Australia.
Val worked in theatre, television and film. She performed in England, Europe, Ireland Africa and New Zealand during her career that now spans more than 80 years.
I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Val Jellay and she was a beautiful person.
Valerie Muriel Jellay was born in Sydney in 1927.
Her mother Alma was a dancer and her father was a truck driver. The family moved to Melbourne when Val was very young and after taking dancing lessons Val made her first onstage performance in a pantomime at the Bijou Theatre at the age of four.
During the war years Val worked as an usherette at city cinemas before landing a job as a showgirl at the Tivoli Theatre.
Val worked with some of the great Australian performers Roy Rene, Jim Gerald, Buster Fiddess and George Wallace
Val was performing at the Tivoli in 1945 when the Regent Theatre in Collins St was gutted by fire and watched with fellow cast members as the fire brigade tried to save the historic theatre.
Val married Hal Lennon and in 1952 she toured the UK in shows. The marriage was not a happy relationship and Val and Hal divorced in the early 1950s.
Val met Maurie Fields whilst they were touring Australia in The George Sorlie Revue Shows
ARTS IN MAROONDAH: ELDERS PORTRAITS AT REALM Whatever Happened To
Elders Portraits at Realm Widows
Paintings by artist Amanda Wight depict Aunty Daphne Milward and Aunty Irene Norman, Elders from Mullum Mullum Indigenous, Maroondah residents and long-time friends.
Gracing the Realm windows, the portraits were launched during Reconciliation Week in June with a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country by Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson and performances by celebrated singers/songwriter Kutcha Edwards and Yeng Gali Mullum, a music group directed by Aunty Irene Portraits on view until January 31. Venue: Realm Windows 179 Maroondah Hwy. Ringwood. ★ Mutualism: a place called Bungalook.
Drawing on the history of antimony mining in the Maroondah region during the 19th century, this exhibition by Gomathi Suresh explores a symbolic link between its industrial past and a crucially endangered species of the present : the Kilsyth South Spiderorchid, of which only three plants are known to survive in the wild.
The circular symbiotic dance of the orchid, the wasp and the fungus in the fragile ecology of Bungalook Conservation Reserve is the central theme of Mutualism
The exhibition invites a deep and embodied interrogation of our presentday urban lives, as a way to re-imagining our future.
Exhibition closes January 24.
★
Encounters: Morgann Magee
This exhibition brings together her recent bodies of work by celebrated Australian artist Morganna Magee These series respond to the notion of encounters and connections between humans, animals and the natural world.
For Magee, these connections are based on a deep care and respect for the people, animals and places she photographs. Many of Magee’s photographs are taken on journeys in nature, where subjects reveal themselves to her.
|She intuitively responds with her camera. Magee never uses a long lens and instead the photographs are based on physical closeness.
... Val Jellay
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
Maurie had also been previously married and was waiting for his divorce to come through.
Maurie took Val to the pictures to see The Man Who Knew Too Much and they held hands during the film - Que Sera Sera sung by Doris Day became "their song".
They were married in 1960 at Albert Park on Easter Monday. This was a union that was meant to be and they were happily married for 35 years.
Maurie and Val were regular cast members on the television series Sunnyside Up performing vaudeville comedy sketches. Their only son Martin was born in 1961.
Val acted in guest roles in television series such as Homicide, Division 4 and Matlock Police
The Arts
The results are tender, intimate and considered studies of her surroundings that portray Magee’s ability to form a shared trust with her subjects. Exhibition closes Sunday, January 26.
Arts in Maroondah Artspace at Realm 32 Greenwood Ave. Ringwood
Camera House People’s Award / Bowness Photography Prize 2024. Congratulations to artist Renato Colsangelo, whose work Negative Dark Chamber was selected the winner of this year’s Camera House People’s Choice Award.
The exposure was made via camera obscura with 50 sheets of photographic paper, meticulously hung in the darkness, producing paper negative images that capture the Marquis of Lorne Hotel in Fitzroy.
MAPh (Museum of Australian Photography
860 Ferntree Gully Road Wheelers Hill
At Collingwood
She played continuing characters in Prisoner and Neighbours . In 1979 Val was in the film Dimboola
For more than 10 years Maurie and Val worked at the theatre restaurant Tikki and John's where they were able to use those great vaudeville talents.
Maurie and Val were cast as the publicans of the Coopers Creek Hotel in the television series The Flying Doctors and they worked together on the show for five years.
Maurie insisted on "real beer" on the set for the extras and himself. Val's stage musicals have included Crazy For You and The Full Monty Maurie Fields passed away suddenly in 1995 and it was a great shock to the family and the Australian public.
since 2008 in Sydney, Melbourne and Broken Hill Regional Gallery. His work has been included in group exhibitions internationally in London and California, and nationally in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bendigo, Bathurst, Hazelhurst, Coffs Harbour. Dubbo and the Gold Coast. Exhibition closes November 30.
Nicholas Thomson Gallery 155 Langridge St Collingwood
Design Week
Geelong Design Week
Geelong Gallery is excited to celebrate Geelong Design Week with the new exhibition suite and exciting events.
The Design Week program features events and experiences that celebrate innovation, creativity, and community showcasing why Geelong is Australia’s only City of Design.
This year’s program features over 70 events, including over 100 designers and creatives.
Exhibition: November 21-30.
Geelong Gallery 60 Little Malop St, Geelong - Peter Kemp
Art Program grant vote
■ Nillumbik Shire Council has reached the final selection stage of a State Government public art program, and says that it needs your vote to bring the power of local womens’ storytelling and literature to life in a public artwork.
The 2024 Victorian Women’s Public Art Program is an initiative of the Office for Women, and aims to address the under-representation of women and their achievements in public artworks in Victoria. Through the program, six new public artworks will be commissioned, inspired by the contributions, achievements and stories of Victorian women.
The selection process is now open for public engagement, and thge public is invited to show its through the State Government’s Engage Victoria website.
Their son Marty Fields has achieved great success as a performer and Val was thrilled to become a grand mother when Marty and his partner Jenny Whelan became the proud parents of their daughter Haley in 2004.
Val wrote three successful books Maurie Fields - Keep it Funny, After You've Gone and her autobiography Stagestruck Sadly, Val Jellay passed away in 2017 at the age of 89.
- Kevin Trask
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Harry romps home
Alive. ‘People' mag claims 350,000 voted for their favourite performer over a variety of categories. Sexiest First Time Dad was Robert Pattinson edging out Justin Bieber.
Bust of an investment
■ A marble bust sculpture by Frenchman Edme Bouchardon in the 1700s has had a long and varied history ending up as a doorstop after being purchased in 1998 for $6 at an Op Shop. Latest news is the bust is going for auction and expected to raise bids exceeding $3 million.
Rockin’ Good Christmas
■ Wilbur Wilde has got the Troublemakers band together for a sensational afternoon, December 22 at the Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. The gig is Christmas themed and also features his sons, sister and other family members. Promises to be a rocking good time. Tickets: wilburwilde.com
Garfunkels get together
■ After decades of silence the extraordinary talents of Art Garfunkel have combined with those of his son, Art Jr. The title of their just released album is Father & Son. Art Senior has been in the music business since age 11 and has eight Grammys, and induction to Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame to his credit. His tumultuous relationship with Paul Simon has had many ups and downs and any future performance is a very distinct possibility. Hope so.
I’ll be home for Christmas
■ Gordon Ramsay, the potty mouth chef from UK, is currently filming in Melbourne for his latest American version of 'Master Chef' . Gordon claims his working day starts at 4.30am per day which we find hard to believe - working at what? Gordon is ticketed to return to the Old Dart on December 18.
Dolly, siblings, in mourning
■ Dolly Parton's eldest brother David passed away peacefully November 15. David was one of 11 siblings in the Parton family and was involved in the construction business.
Sad passing of drummers
with Peter Kemp
■ Harry Styles has won the 'People' magazine award as the Sexiest Musician
■ The media has already reported the sad passing of Australian born actor/drummer Colin Peterson who debuted in the film 'Smiley' who then went onto be a drummer in the
● ● Val Jellay with Kevin Trask
● ● ● ● Harry Styles
Observer
Lovatts Crossword No 7
Across Across Down Down
1. Portion
5. Appliance, ... cleaner
8. Gluttony
11. Coloured-tile design
14. Nit-picker
18. On the sick list
19. The U of IOU
20. Zigzag pattern
23. Chef's garment
24. Scandalous
27. Entice
28. Beeped (horn)
29. Debates
31. Fuzzy leather
32. Crush (fly)
34. Roof edges
36. Fantasise
37. Not even once
38. Toddlers
39. More unfriendly
41. Ardent
44. Certainly
47. Dance
49. Equally balanced
50. Gazed fixedly
52. Bill
54. Recess
56. Restaurant list
58. Throw out of house
60. Most awful
62. Young dogs
64. Rain heavily
66. Egyptian snakes
67. Avoided
70. Measuring rod
71. In control, at the ...
72. Singing voices
73. Finished
74. Cupid's shaft
75. Climbing vegetable
77. Armoured vehicle
79. Dominate (market)
83. Pummelled
85. Unusually
87. Exhaust (supply)
89. Wandering
91. Gratifying
94. Stressed
97. Declare
98. Scenes
99. Questionable
100. Court fine
103. Column
105. Custodian
107. General pardon
110. Pork cut, ... ribs
111. Relaxes
114. Renovate (ship)
116. Frosty
118. Exclusive
120. Expressing contempt
122. Hue
124. Screen collie
126. Vibrated noisily
129. Divides
132. Castle entrance
136. Borders
139. Falsify
140. Quantity of paper
142. Fracas
145. Edit (text)
146. Splendid sight
148. Halt
150. Chopped down
152. Outlook
154. Remain
156. Ticket remnant 157. Become septic 159. Hand-make (jumper)
193. Speaking to crowd 195. Fixed procedure 196. Ward off 199. Copious 202. Legacy 204. Traitor
206. Female relative 208. Hunger
209. Wound mark
210. Bombard
212. Residences 213. Beat up 214. Current units 215. Interim 216. Camera stand 218. Arm joints 219. Each person 221. Sped on foot 223. Flightless bird 225. Bore diameter 226. On fire
229. Lungs & liver
230. Plagiarised 231. Home (duties) 233. Single thing 235. Acidic
236. Civilian wartime prisoner 238. Honey drink
243. Heavenly spirits 245. Half
246. Blister-like pouch
248. Gambling chances 249. Extinct bird
254. Inaccurate
255. Free from blame
256. Allow in 258. Enigma
259. Serious-minded 261. State further 262. Undulating 263. Four-door car
265. Straddling
268. Pester
269. Minimise
271. Hosiery garment
272. Improvement (in economy) 274. Beg
276. Skilled
278. Fundamental
280. Die down
282. Flour cereal
283. Promises
284. Schoolboys
288. Geological eras
289. Handle
By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au
Tarryn to sing
■ The winner of The Voice 2023, Tarryn Stokes, will be the special guest at the upcoming Pop Choir’s Hearts Beating Loud concert.
Tarryn will be backed by the 350- strong choir members at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda, on Saturday December 7 at 7pm.
The mother of two will also be touring her Celine Dion candlelight series in 2025 around the country.
More info at https://tarrynstokes.com
Joys of Sin
■ Melbourne singer-songwriter Miguel Rios has released his new single.
Titled Joys Of Sin, Miguel says the song was inspired by teenage memories of his father advising his brothers to be aware, that beautiful women they may meet up with in some establishments are more interested in your money than your company.
All About Life
■ After a profound conversation with her young son Tom and him innocently asking what life truly means, his mother singer songwriter Shani Weiss captured his thoughts and put them into her new single release All About Life.
Tom’s playful suggestions of having a bath and jumping in puddles helped create the chorus and captures the simplicity and joy of everyday moments.
More info: shaniweissmusic.com - Rob Foenander
The Addams Family at Scotch College
■
Beethoven’s First Symphony
■ Conductor Jaime Martin teases out the playfulness inherent in Beethoven’s first symphony in the first of five concerts by the MSO dedicated to the composer. Matched with the third symphony in the second half of the evening, the audience are privy to the transformative development of Beethoven’s style and ingenuity.
Symphony 1 is classic in form. The call and response between the sections of the orchestra is a playful dialogue but we see the beginnings of Beethoven’s individual voice that challenged conventions. We are teased by the tempo; the opening bars of the first movement are deliberately slower and the minuet in movement three almost a scherzo where Beethoven’s energy becomes apparent.
The orchestra captured this vigour and mischief which was also apparent in the unconventional harmonic language employed by the composer suggestive of the exploration of form and style that was to come.
Symphony 3, by way of contrast, is almost a world away from the first. Known as the Eroica, the dedication to Napoleon that was later rescinded, speaks of epic themes and heroic intentions. The playfulness gives way to united discourse between the sections of the orchestra. The number of MSO players could have been added to in this regard but the exploration of emotion within the work ties it firmly to the Romantic tradition. There is triumph and a solemn lament. There is humour and grandeur. Longer than was traditional in its day, it tells more of a narrative going beyond the contained playfulness of the first symphony becoming representative of a new age.
This first concert speaks of the promise that is to come culminating with the ninth where soloists and chorus will add yet another dimension to how audiences envision an orchestra. The Beethoven Festival is presented at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne until November 30. Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au - Review by David McLean
Crossword Solution No 7
presents
Directed by Joel Anderson, with musical direction by Ashton Turner and choreography by Dylan Henry, The Addams Family features an original dark story - and it's every father's nightmare.
Wednesday Addams, 'the ultimate princess of darkness' has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met.
Wednesday confides in her father, begging him not to tell her mother.
Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done beforekeep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.
■ Premier Firsts. One Day. Sat., Nov. 23. Casey South Melbourne 1st XI 10/162 v Camberwell Magpies 1st XI 10/179. Richmond 1st XI 2/183 v Geelong 1st XI 9/181. Northcote 1st XI 5/255 v Footscray 1st XI 9/242. Melbourne 1st XI 10/91 v St Kilda 1st XI 6/ 325. Dandenong 1st XI 10/221 v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI 5/238. Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI 10/212 v Melbourne University 1st XI 5/ 213. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI 10/214 v Prahran 1st XI 8/282. Essendon 1st XI 10/160 v Ringwood 1st XI 2/161. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 10/208 v Carlton 1st XI 9/251. ■ Premier Seconds. One Day. Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI 10/177 v Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI 10/202. Geelong 2nd XI 10/ 220 v Richmond 2nd XI 5/299. Footscray 2nd XI 4/170 v Northcote 2nd XI 10/166. St Kilda 2nd XI 5/227 v Melbourne 2nd XI 7/226. Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI 7/213 v Dandenong 2nd XI 10/132. Melbourne University 2nd XI Win 8/ 223 v Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI Loss 5/164. Prahran 2nd XI 10/250 v Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI 10/248. Ringwood 2nd XI 6/285 v Essendon 2nd XI 10/178. Carlton 2nd XI 5/ 286 v Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI 10/174.
■ Premier Thirds. One Day. Casey South Melbourne 3rd XI 10/119 v Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI 6/228. Geelong 3rd XI 3/271 v Richmond 3rd XI 10/228. Northcote 3rd XI 8/ 219 v Footscray 3rd XI 7/215. Melbourne 3rd XI 10/206 v St Kilda 3rd XI 8/249. Dandenong 3rd XI 5/185 v Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI 9/183. Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI 7/192 v Melbourne University 3rd XI 4/193. Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI 7/226 v Prahran 3rd XI 9/224. Essendon 3rd XI 10/210 v Ringwood 3rd XI 6/256. Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI 5/208 v Carlton 3rd XI 10/167.
■ Premier Fourths. One Day. Richmond 4th XI v Geelong 4th XI. Camberwell Magpies 4th XI 3/231 v Casey South Melbourne 4th XI 10/140. Footscray 4th XI 10/220 v Northcote 4th XI 5/221. St Kilda 4th XI 8/189 v Melbourne 4th XI 4/248. Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI 6/258 v Dandenong 4th XI 10/224. Melbourne University 4th XI 7/257 v Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI 10/103. Prahran 4th XI 9/168 v Frankston Peninsula 4th XI 9/165. Ringwood 4th XI 6/ 260 v Essendon 4th XI 9/198. Carlton 4th XI 8/191 v Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI 1/57.
Sub-District
■ North-East First XI. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Box Hill 1st XI 10/181 v Donvale 1st XI 0/14. Bayswater 1st XI 1/49 v Coburg 1st XI 10/214. Balwyn 1st XI v Preston 1st XI 3/407. Brunswick 1st XI v Ivanhoe 1st XI 10/194. Plenty Valley 1st XI 10/192 v Mt Waverley 1st XI 0/19. Kew 1st XI 8/238 v Noble Park 1st XI. St Bernard's OC 1st XI 5/155 v Strathmore 1st XI 10/113. Endeavour Hills 1st XI 10/159 v Croydon 1st XI 1/ 74.
■ North-East Second XI. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Donvale 2nd XI 10/149 v Box Hill 2nd XI. Coburg 2nd XI 10/ 221 v Bayswater 2nd XI. Preston 2nd XI v Balwyn 2nd XI 10/250. Ivanhoe 2nd XI 10/180 v Brunswick 2nd XI 0/2. Mt Waverley 2nd XI v Plenty Valley 2nd XI. Noble Park 2nd XI v Kew 2nd XI 8/254. Strathmore 2nd XI 5/35 v St Bernard's OC 2nd XI 10/108. Croydon 2nd XI v Endeavour Hills 2nd XI 10/144.
■ North-West Third XI Division 1. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. St Bernard's OC 3rd XI v Melton 3rd XI 9/225. Brunswick 3rd XI v Werribee 3rd XI 9/371. Plenty Valley 3rd XI v Preston 3rd XI. Sunday, November 24: Kew 3rd XI v Hoppers Crossing 3rd XI.
■ North-West Third XI Division 2. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Coburg 3rd XI 5/95 v Ivanhoe 3rd XI 10/91. Strathmore 3rd XI 10/150 v Williamstown 3rd XI 4/110. Yarraville 3rd XI v Spotswood 3rd XI 6/191. Altona 3rd XI 10/128 v Taylors Lakes 3rd XI.
■ North-West Fourth XI Division 1. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Melton 4th XI v St Bernard's OC 4th XI. Werribee
4th XI 10/161 v Brunswick 4th XI 1/86. Preston 4th XI v Plenty Valley 4th XI. Hoppers Crossing 4th XI 5/181 v Kew 4th XI 8/77.
■ North-West Fourth XI Division 2. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Williamstown 4th XI 0/24 v Strathmore 4th XI 10/158. Spotswood 4th XI v Yarraville 4th XI. Taylors Lakes 4th XI 10/165 v Altona 4th XI 0/ 0. Sunday, November 24: Ivanhoe 4th XI v Coburg 4th XI.
■ South-East Third XI Division 1. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Oakleigh 3rd XI v Balwyn 3rd XI 10/136. Caulfield 3rd XI v Croydon 3rd XI 9/225. Brighton 3rd XI v Bayswater 3rd XI. Sunday, November 24: Mt Waverley 3rd XI v Malvern 3rd XI.
■ South-East Third XI Division 2. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Ormond 3rd XI 10/319 v Elsternwick 3rd XI. Box Hill 3rd XI 10/124 v Noble Park 3rd XI 5/ 90. Moorabbin 3rd XI 10/282 v Port Melbourne 3rd XI 3/64. Endeavour Hills 3rd XI 10/199 v Donvale 3rd XI 1/1.
■ South-East Fourth XI Division 1. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Balwyn 4th XI v Oakleigh 4th XI 4/423. Croydon 4th XI v Caulfield 4th XI 10/229. Bayswater 4th XI 10/321 v Brighton 4th XI. Malvern 4th XI 4/56 v Mt Waverley 4th XI 10/181.
■ South-East Fourth XI Division 2. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Elsternwick 4th XI 6/324 v Ormond 4th XI. Noble Park 4th XI v Box Hill 4th XI 10/63. Port Melbourne 4th XI v Moorabbin 4th XI Forfeit. Donvale 4th XI 0/35 v Endeavour Hills 4th XI 10/177.
■ South-West First XI. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Williamstown 1st XI v Melton 1st XI 4/87. Werribee 1st XI 10/230 v Malvern 1st XI 2/16. Brighton 1st XI 2/31 v Spotswood 1st XI 10/155. Hoppers Crossing 1st XI v Oakleigh 1st XI 0/93. Elsternwick 1st XI 0/1 v Port Melbourne 1st XI 10/199. Altona 1st XI v Caulfield 1st XI 6/286. Ormond 1st XI 10/185 v Taylors Lakes 1st XI 0/33. Moorabbin 1st XI 1/5 v Yarraville 1st XI 10/188
■ South-West Second XI. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Melton 2nd XI v Williamstown 2nd XI 10/191. Malvern 2nd XI 9/272 v Werribee 2nd XI. Spotswood 2nd XI 1/45 v Brighton 2nd XI 10/158. Oakleigh 2nd XI v Hoppers Crossing 2nd XI 10/182. Port Melbourne 2nd XI v Elsternwick 2nd XI 7/347. Caulfield 2nd XI 10/257 v Altona 2nd XI. Taylors Lakes 2nd XI 9/275 v Ormond 2nd XI. Yarraville 2nd XI 4/363 v Moorabbin 2nd XI.
Diamond Valley
■ Barclay Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Bundoora 1st XI 1/4 v Diamond Creek 1st XI 10/189. Bundoora United 1st XI v North Eltham Wanderers 1st XI 9/254. Epping 1st XI 10/137 v Macleod 1st XI 2/39. Heidelberg 1st XI v Research Eltham Collegians 1st XI 9/169. Rosanna 1st XI 1/12 v Riverside 1st XI 10/153.
■ Money Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Banyule 1st XI 10/233 v Bundoora Park 1st XI. Rosebank 1st XI 9/201 v Plenty 1st XI. Lower Plenty 1st XI 6/284 v Greensborough 1st XI. Lalor Stars 1st XI 4/57 v Lower Eltham 1st XI. Montmorency 1st XI v Eltham 1st XI 8/333.
■ Mash Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Thomastown 1st XI v Mernda 1st XI 9/249. Mill Park 1st XI v Dennis 1st XI 9/305. Rivergum 1st XI 9/236 v South Morang 1st XI. Panton Hill 1st XI 9/255 v Thomastown United 1st XI. Hurstbridge 1st XI 1/60 v Laurimar 1st XI 10/207.
■ B-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Diamond Creek 2nd XI 10/85 v Montmorency 2nd XI 3/126. Mernda 2nd XI v Epping 2nd XI Forfeit. North Eltham Wanderers 2nd XI 0/3 v Banyule 2nd XI 10/194. Plenty 2nd XI 0/8 v Heidelberg 2nd XI 10/174. Riverside 2nd XI 10/256 v Rosanna 2nd XI.
■ C-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Eltham 2nd XI 7/248 v Rivergum 2nd XI. Bundoora Park 2nd XI v Bundoora United 2nd XI 9/250. Greensborough 2nd XI 10/231 v Lalor Stars 2nd XI. Research
Eltham Collegians 2nd XI 10/216 v Riverside 3rd XI 2/72. Macleod 2nd XI 10/69 v Lower Plenty 2nd XI 4/136. ■ D-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Montmorency 3rd XI v Rosebank 2nd XI 7/317. Diamond Creek 3rd XI v Mill Park 2nd XI 9/228. Laurimar 2nd XI 10/216 v Hurstbridge 2nd XI 1/78. Dennis 2nd XI 7/213 v North Eltham Wanderers 3rd XI. South Morang 2nd XI 0/14 v Bundoora 2nd XI 10/181.
■ E-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Greensborough 3rd XI 10/133 v Banyule 3rd XI 2/87. Mernda 3rd XI v Panton Hill 2nd XI 8-d/235. Thomastown United 2nd XI v Bundoora 3rd XI 4/193. Thomastown 2nd XI 9/192 v Lower Plenty 3rd XI. Riverside 4th XI 10/137 v Heidelberg 3rd XI 6/101. ■ F1-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Banyule 4th XI v Laurimar 3rd XI 9/338. Bundoora United 3rd XI v Macleod 3rd XI 10/242. Plenty 3rd XI 0/3 v Greensborough 4th XI 10/254. Rivergum 3rd XI 6/89 v Research Eltham Collegians 3rd XI 10/194. ■ F2-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Eltham 3rd XI v South Morang 3rd XI 7/420. Whittlesea 1st XI v Mill Park 3rd XI Forfeit. North Eltham Wanderers 4th XI 6/64 v Research Eltham Collegians 4th XI 10/ 138. Dennis 3rd XI 9/386 v Montmorency 4th XI.
■ F3-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Riverside 5th XI 2/63 v Bundoora Park 3rd XI 9-d/337. Greensborough 5th XI v Hurstbridge 3rd XI 9/420. South Morang 4th XI 5/221 v Lower Plenty 4th XI. Banyule 5th XI 10/207 v Laurimar 4th XI 0/ 13.
■ G1 East. One Day. Heidelberg 4th XI v Lower Eltham 3rd XI. Montmorency 5th XI 9/ 188 v Diamond Creek 4th XI 5/191. Riverside 6th XI 3/163 v Panton Hill 3rd XI 10/126. Rosanna 3rd XI 5/166 v Plenty 4th XI 7/163.
■ G1 West. One Day. Bundoora Park 4th XI 10/158 v Dennis 4th XI 5/160. Laurimar 5th XI 4/151 v Bundoora United 4th XI 4/150. Rosebank 3rd XI 4/260 v Bundoora 4th XI 8/ 62. Lalor Stars 3rd XI Forfeit v Thomastown United 3rd XI.
■ G2-Grade. One Day. Diamond Creek 5th XI 8/178 v Rivergum 4th XI 10/204. Macleod 4th XI 10/143 v South Morang 5th XI 7/174. Eltham 4th XI 8/196 v Riverside 7th XI 7/126. Research Eltham Collegians 5th XI Forfeit v North Eltham Wanderers 5th XI.
■ G3-Grade. One Day. Lower Plenty 5th XI 4/178 v Diamond Creek 6th XI 6/246. North Eltham Wanderers 6th XI 7/210 v Montmorency 6th XI 7/214. Whittlesea 2nd XI v Dennis 5th XI Forfeit. Hurstbridge 4th XI Forfeit v Mernda 4th XI. Thomastown United 4th XI 4/200 v Greensborough 6th XI 5/142. South Morang 6th XI 8/178 v Thomastown 3rd XI 9/131. Bye: Eltham 5th XI.
Eastern
■ Dunstan Shield. One-Day. East Doncaster 1st XI 9/174 v Edinburgh 1st XI 9/ 177. Bulleen 1st XI 5/191 v Glen Iris 1st XI 10/159. North Balwyn Bulls 1st XI 6/152 v Canterbury 1st XI 5/149. Old Carey 1st XI 10/ 160 v Mont Albert 1st XI 7/215.
■ Wright Shield. One-Day. East Malvern Tooronga 1st XI 10/204 v Heathmont 1st XI 2/ 228. Ashburton Willows 1st XI 10/104 v Marcellin OC 1st XI 3/105. Mulgrave 1st XI 10/146 v Deepdene Bears 1st XI 7/196. Mazenod OCCC 1st XI 8/107 v Richmond City 1st XI 6/227.
■ A Turf. One-Day. Surrey Hills 1st XI 3/ 168 v Burwood 1st XI 10/164. Deepdene Bears 2nd XI 4/125 v Boronia Hawks 1st XI 9/122. Ashwood 1st XI 6/208 v Old Carey 2nd XI 7/ 210. Mont Albert 2nd XI 10/109 v Hawthorn Boroondara 1st XI 10/110.
■ B Turf. One-Day. Glen Iris 2nd XI 10/133 v North Balwyn Bulls 2nd XI 3/138. Canterbury 2nd XI 10/122 v East Doncaster 2nd XI 2/ 125. SKOBs 1st XI 10/60 v Richmond Union 1st XI 10/96. Heathmont 2nd XI 9/156 v Balwyn Saints & Blasters Senior Men 1st XI 10/155. ■ C Turf. One-Day. Boronia Hawks 2nd XI 4/161 v East Malvern Tooronga 2nd XI 5/195.
Marcellin OC 2nd XI 10/148 v Burwood 2nd XI 10/98. Hawthorn Boroondara 2nd XI 10/138 v Bulleen 2nd XI 5/186. La Trobe University 1st XI 6/158 v Mulgrave 2nd XI 10/156. ■ D Turf. One-Day. East Malvern Tooronga 3rd XI 3/92 v Ashwood 2nd XI 10/91. Old Carey 3rd XI 5/222 v Surrey Hills 2nd XI 9/142. Richmond City 2nd XI 3/122 v Ashburton Willows 2nd XI 10/121. Edinburgh 2nd XI 6/233 v Mazenod OCCC 2nd XI 6/163. ■ Jim MacGibbon Shield. One-Day. Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 1st XI 5/ 253 v STC South Camberwell Senior Men- 1st XI 6/249. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 1st XI 10/144 v Clifton Hill 1st XI 4/145. Holy Trinity 1st XI 4/212 v Trinity Willison CC 1st XI 5/215. Deepdene Uniting 1st XI 7/228 v Glen Waverley 1st XI 10/216. ■ Kevin Burt Shield. One-Day. STC South Camberwell Senior Men- 2nd XI 10/147 v Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 2nd XI 6/237. Clifton Hill 2nd XI 10/155 v West Ivanhoe United 1st XI 4/366. Trinity Willison CC 2nd XI 7/306 v Holy Trinity 2nd XI 10/157. ToorakPrahran 1st XI 4/233 v Mount Waverley Catholics 1st XI 10/146. ■ John Menzies and Keith Mackay Shield. One-Day. Glen Waverley 2nd XI 6/ 214 v Blackburn North United 1st XI 7/158. Trinity Willison CC 3rd XI 5/154 v ToorakPrahran 2nd XI 10/153. North Alphington 6/ 193 v Holy Trinity 3rd XI 8/152. ■ A Synthetic. One-Day. Mount Waverley Uniting 1st XI 8/237 v West Ivanhoe United 2nd XI 7/236. Holy Trinity 4th XI 10/132 v Burwood 3rd XI 4/133. Mulgrave 3rd XI 8/245 v Clifton Hill 3rd XI 7/214., ■ B Synthetic. One-Day. Mazenod OCCC 3rd XI v Trinity Willison CC 4th XI Forfeit. ToorakPrahran 3rd XI 7/206 v St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 2nd XI 10/154. Glen Waverley 3rd XI 4/ 185 v Edinburgh 4th XI 3/184.
■ LOC1. One-Day. Knox Churches 1st XI 10/ 206 v Manningham 1st XI 9/228. Malvern Valley 1st XI 9/244 v Northcote United 1st XI 10/ 191. Eagles 1st XI 7/320 v Deepdene Uniting 2nd XI 0/18. Bye: Hartley 1st XI. ■ LOC2. One-Day. East Doncaster 4th XI 4/ 209 v Monash University 1st XI 10/170. Eagles 4th XI 9/286 v Glen Iris 3rd XI 10/184. AYC Harlequins 1st XI 3/97 v Eagles 2nd XI 10/93. Balwyn Saints 3rd XI 8/237 v Mulgrave 4th XI 7/163.
■ LOC3. One-Day. North Balwyn 3rd XI 10/ 137 v Melbourne Sixers 1st X1 10/239. Manningham 2nd XI 7/156 v St Stephens Greythorn 1st XI 9/153. Eagles 3rd XI 10/171 v East Doncaster 5th XI 10/181. Salesian 1st XI 2/332 v Burwood United Canterbury 3rd XI 8/134.
■ LOC4. One-Day. North Balwyn 4th XI 5/ 244 v Mulgrave 5th XI 7/240. Burwood 4th XI 10/153 v AYC Harlequins 2nd XI 9/154. Ashwood 3rd XI 3/106 v STC South Camberwell 3rd XI 10/105. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 3rd XI 7/172 v Malvern Valley 2nd XI 10/101. Mount Waverley Catholics 2nd XI v Salvation Army Waverley 1st XI 7/318.
■ LOC5. One-Day. North Balwyn 4th XI 5/ 244 v Mulgrave 5th XI 7/240. Burwood 4th XI 10/153 v AYC Harlequins 2nd XI 9/154. Ashwood 3rd XI 3/106 v STC South Camberwell 3rd XI 10/105. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 3rd XI 7/172 v Malvern Valley 2nd XI 10/101. Mount Waverley Catholics 2nd XI v Salvation Army Waverley 1st XI 7/318.
■ LOC6. One-Day. STC South Camberwell 4th XI 8/179 v Knox Churches 2nd XI 5/180.
Ashburton Willows 3rd XI 8/97 v Ashwood 4th XI 3/278. Manningham 3rd XI v Glen Waverley 4th XI. Burwood Unt. Canterbury 4th XI Forfeit v Mount Waverley Uniting 3rd XI. Abbotsford Anglers 1st XI 8/243 v Salesian 2nd XI 9/245.
■ LOC7. One-Day. Hawthorn Boroondara 6th XI 8/188 v East Doncaster 6th XI 3/189. STC South Camberwell 5th XI Saturday Synthetic 10/117 v Bulleen 4th XI 5/277. Richmond Union 3rd XI 8/194 v Mount Waverley Catholics 3rd XI 3/197 Sunday, November 24: Glen Waverley 5th XI - Sunday v Mont Albert 5th XI. Bye: Edinburgh 5th XI
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■ LOC8. One-Day. Malvern Valley CC 3rd
XI Forfeit v Glen Waverley 6th XI - Sunday. Heathmont 6th XI v Mazenod OCCC 4th XI Forfeit. Ashwood 5th XI v Ashburton Willows 4th XI. Monash University 2nd XI 2/70 v Burwood Unt. Canterbury 5th XI 10/68.
■ LOC9. One-Day. Holy Trinity 5th XI 6/146 v Clifton Hill 5th XI 3/147. Richmond City 4th XI v Richmond Union 4th XI. East Doncaster 7th XI 4/229 v Monash University 3rd XI 10/ 165. Edinburgh 6th XI 7/144 v Balwyn Saints 4th XI 9/143. West Ivanhoe United 3rd XI 5/ 172 v Burnley CYMS 3rd XI 6/245.
Morn. Peninsula
■ Provincial Firsts. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Heatherhill 1sts v Baden Powell 1sts 10/296. Old Peninsula 1st XI v Red Hill 1sts. Sorrento 1sts 10/156 v Langwarrin 1sts 1/27. Dromana 1sts 6/160 v Pines 1sts 10/124.
■ Peninsula Firsts. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Long Island 1sts 10/ 202 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 1st X1 1/40. Mornington 1sts 0/52 v Rosebud Senior Men 1sts 10/132. Moorooduc 1sts 0/24 v Seaford Tigers 1sts 10/179. Somerville Senior Men 1sts 10/242 v Seaford 1sts 3/9.
■ District Firsts.Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Crib Point 1sts v Carrum Downs 1sts 8/288. Main Ridge 1sts 10/152 v Balnarring 1sts 0/7. Baxter 1sts 10/152 v Carrum 1sts 0/10. Boneo 1sts v Flinders 1sts 8/240.
■ Provincial Seconds. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Baden Powell 2nds v Heatherhill 2nds 10/239. Red Hill 2nds v Old Peninsula 2nd XI. Langwarrin 2nds 0/4 v Sorrento 2nds 10/182. Pines 2nds 0/11 v Dromana 2nds 10/166.
■ Peninsula Seconds. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Mt Eliza Senior Men 2nd X1 v Long Island 2nds 10/259. Rosebud Senior Men 2nds 10/212 v Mornington 2nds 0/13. Seaford Tigers 2nds v Moorooduc 2nds. Seaford 2nds 10/114 v Somerville Senior Men 2nds 5/137.
■ District Seconds. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Carrum Downs 2nds 4/17 v Crib Point 2nds 10/115. Balnarring 2nds v Main Ridge 2nds 6/184. Carrum 2nds 10/97 v Baxter 2nds 3/46. Flinders 2nds v Boneo 2nds 8/281.
■ Sub-District Seconds. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Frankston YCW 2nds 2/66 v Tootgarook 2nds 10/86. Skye 2nds 10/222 v Tyabb 2nds 1/55. Ballam Park 2nds 9-d/359 v Rye 2nds 2/31. Delacombe Park 2nds 5-d/160 v Mt Martha 2nds 10/52 & 2/7
■ A1 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Baden Powell 3rds 4/306 v Mornington 3rds. Old Peninsula 3rd XI v Langwarrin 3rds. French Island 1sts v Hastings 1sts 10/356. Pearcedale 1sts 9/157 v Tyabb 3rds 3/58.
■ A2 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Carrum Downs 3rds 10/ 162 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 3rd X1. Heatherhill 3rds v Somerville Senior Men 3rds 7/306. Baden Powell 4ths 8/233 v Delacombe Park Senior Mixed 3rds. Long Island 3rds v Red Hill 3rds.
■ A3 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Pines 3rds 10/81 v Tyabb 4ths 1/70. Ballam Park A Grade v Frankston YCW 3rds. Baxter 3rds v Long Island 4ths. Mt Martha 3rds v Skye 3rds.
■ A4 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Rosebud Senior Men 3rds 10/105 v Balnarring 3rds. Boneo 3rds 10/102 v Sorrento 3rds. Delacombe Park Senior Mixed 4ths 0/9 v Carrum Downs 4ths 10/204. Tyabb 5ths v Crib Point 3rds.
■ B1 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Delacombe Park Senior Men 5ths 1/54 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 4th X1 1-d/389. Mornington 4ths 10/207 v Baden Powell 5ths. Baxter 4ths 3/85 v Carrum Downs 5ths 10/92. Long Island 5ths 10/172 v Langwarrin 4ths 0/9. Somerville Senior Men 4ths v Pines 4ths.
■ B2 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Carrum Downs 6ths v Boneo 4ths. Skye 4ths v Heatherhill 4ths. Red Hill 4ths v Pines 5ths B Grade. Sorrento 4ths v Balnarring 4th XI Forfeit.
■ C1 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Old Peninsula 4th XI v Ballam Park C Grade. Mt Eliza Senior Men 5th X1 v Baden Powell 6ths Forfeit. Moorooduc 3rds 2/139 v Frankston YCW 4ths 9/134. Pearcedale 2nds 6/253 v Carrum 4ths 10/63.
■ C2 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Seaford Tigers 3rds 9/ 173 v Flinders 3rds 6/174. Hastings 2nds v Langwarrin 5ths. Crib Point 4ths 10/119 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 6th X1 5/123. Carrum 3rds 8/169 v Mt Martha Reds Senior Men 4th XI 10/69.
■ C3 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Sorrento 5ths 8/241 v Mornington 5th XI 10/187. Mt Martha Reds Senior Men 5th XI v Dromana 3rds. Main Ridge 3rds 4/270 v Tootgarook 3rds 6/281, abandoned. Crib Point 5ths v Red Hill 5ths. ■ C4 Seniors. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Seaford 3rds v Mt Martha 6ths. Langwarrin 6ths 4/213 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 7th X1 4/217. Tyabb 6ths 10/94 v Somerville Senior Men 5ths 9/145. Bye: Long Island 6ths
North Metro
■ Jika Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Camrea CC 1st XI 10/ 236 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 1st XI 10/ 209. Keon Park CC 1st XI 7-d/338 v Donath CC 1st XI 10/156. Preston Baseballers CC 1st XI 10/374 v Reservoir Cobras CC 1st XI 10/92 & 9/212.
■ Jack Quick Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Bellfield Bulls CC 1st XI 10/225 v Strathewen Cougars CC 1st XI 7/ 236. Fairfield CC 1st XI 10/207 v Cameron CC 1st XI 4/208. Fiji Victorian CC 1st XI 9/362 v Olympic Colts CC 1st XI 8/262.
■ Jack Kelly Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Northern Socials CC 1st XI 10/292 v Fiji Victorian CC 2nd XI 10/ 166. West Preston CC 1st XI 10/224 v Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 1st XI. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 2nd XI 10/143 v Keon Park CC 2nd XI 10/199.
■ B-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Victorian Nepalese CA CC 10/ 186 v Camrea CC 2nd XI 6/191. Preston YCW District CC 1st XI 3/220 v West Preston CC 2nd XI 10/214. Strathewen Cougars CC 2nd XI 10/266 v Bellfield Bulls CC 2nd XI 10/166. Royal Park Reds 3rd XI 9/166 v Preston Baseballers CC 2nd XI 10/165.
■ C-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Donath CC 2nd XI Forfeit v Bellfield Bulls CC 3rd XI. Reservoir Cobras CC 2nd XI 9/38 & 7-d/210. Fairfield CC 2nd XI 6d/121 & 6/120. West Preston CC 3rd XI 5/211 v Royal Park Reds 4th XI 10/210. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 3rd XI 6-d/322 v Fiji Victorian CC 3rd XI 9/148 & 5/71.
■ Robert Young DODC. One Day. Cameron CC 2nd XI 7/144 v Preston Baseballers
CC OD 6/143. Olympic Colts CC OD v Kinglake CC OD. Fiji Victorian CC OD 8/58 v Keon Park CC OD 3/64. Bellfield Rocketz CC OD 10/196 v Northern Socials CC OD 9/185. Camrea CC OD 7/199 v Preston YCW District CC OD 9/ 191.
Ringwood District
■ Lindsay Trollope Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. South Croydon 1XI 10/196 v Ainslie Park 1XI 8/197. Lilydale 1XI 6/265 v Norwood 1XI 7/263. Kilsyth 1XI 10/187 v North Ringwood 1XI 7/294. Croydon Ranges 1XI 8/266 v Montrose 1XI 10/223.
■ Bill Wilkins Cup. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Warranwood 1XI 9-d/ 247 v East Ringwood 1XI 10/120 & 7/174. St Andrews 1XI 4-d/133 v Wantirna South 1XI 9/ 127 & 6/96. Mooroolbark 1XI 10/156 v Bayswater Park 1XI 6/157. Templeton 1XI
10/211 v Vermont 1XI 10/228. Heatherdale 1XI 10/289 v Wonga Park 1XI 10/164.
■ Stuart Newey Plate. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Heathwood 1XI 10/90 v Seville Burras 1XI 8/321. Warrandyte 1st XI 3/195 v Mt Evelyn 1XI 10/191. Montrose 2XI 10/212 v South Warrandyte 1XI 9/213. Croydon North 1XI 8/190 v Chirnside Park 1XI 10/187.
■ Steve Pascoe Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Norwood 2XI 9/ 297 v Warrandyte 2nd XI 9/167. Ainslie Park 2XI 10/196 v South Croydon 2XI 10/226. Yarra Junction 1XI 4/379 v Croydon Ranges 2XI 10/ 115. North Ringwood 2XI 2/152 v Kilsyth 2XI 10/150.
■ Pat Meehan Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Wonga Park 2XI 5/141 v Lilydale 2XI 10/203. East Ringwood 2XI 9/259 v Lusatia Park 1XI 10/187. Wantirna South 2XI 9-d/183 v Templeton 2XI 9/325. Eastfield 1XI 10/196 v Healesville 1XI 10/262
■ Ian Spencer Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. North Ringwood 3XI 4/228 v St Andrews 2XI 10/226. Coldstream 1XI 10/196 v Mooroolbark 2XI 10/ 245. Chirnside Park 2XI 7/265 v Montrose 3XI 9/263. South Warrandyte 2XI 10/140 v Heatherdale 2XI 8/348. Vermont 2XI 7/242 v Warranwood 2XI 6/245.
■ David Beatty Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Mt Evelyn 2XI 6/323 v Croydon Ranges 3XI 10/237. Seville Burras 2XI 10/165 v Heathwood 2XI. Norwood 3XI 10/141 v East Ringwood 3XI 1/143. Bayswater Park 2XI 7/248 v Yarra Glen 1XI 10/247.
■ Don Smith Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Wandin 1XI 7/376 v St Andrews 3XI 9/373. Wonga Park 3XI 10/ 153 & 1/65 v Ainslie Park 3XI 3-d/358. Hoddles Creek 1XI 8/324 v Warranwood 3XI 9/236. Montrose 4XI 7/377 v Warrandyte 3rd XI 8/ 378.
■ John Springett Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Lusatia Park 2XI 4-d/277 v Kilsyth 3XI 10/171. Wantirna South 3XI 5/206 v Chirnside Park 3XI 2/207. Healesville 2XI 10/161 v Eastfield 2XI 9/213. Lilydale 3XI 10/199 v Yarra Junction 2XI 10/ 209.
■ A-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 16 and Sat., Nov. 23. Templeton 3XI 6/278 v Wonga Park 4XI 8/276. St Andrews 4XI 9/183 v Powelltown 1XI 6/197. Seville Burras 3XI 7/ 196 v Croydon North 2XI 4/148. South Croydon 3XI 10/149 v Norwood 4XI 10/302.
South East
■ Longmuir Shield. One Day. Bentleigh ANA 1 v West Bentleigh 1 9/246. Brighton Union 1 v CHAG 1 6/279. Bentleigh Uniting 1 v Le Page Park 1 5/304. Kingston Heath 1 10/ 127 v East Sandringham 1 1/14.
■ Woolnough Shield. One Day. Mackie 1 10/112 v Washington Park 1 1/31. Omega 1 v Elwood 1 10/252. Cheltenham Park 1 0/9 v Cluden 1 10/217. Hampton United 1 v Hampton Central 1 10/197.
■ Quiney Shield. One Day. Elwood 2 v Omega 2 10/211. Washington Park 2 10/122 v Carnegie South 1 1/34. CUCC Kings 3 v Kingston Heath 2. Le Page Park 2 10/136 v Bentleigh Uniting 2 3/60.
■ Pullen Shield. One Day. Highett West 1 10/304 v Brighton Union 2 0/11. West Bentleigh 2 v Mackie 2 8/329. East Sandringham 2 3/159 v Hampton United 2 10/ 96. Melbourne Wanderers 1 10/232 v Cheltenham Park 2.
Western Suburbs
■ A-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat. Nov. 30. Wyndham Vale A Grade 3rd XI v Seabrook A Grade 3rd XI 10/224. Point Cook CC A Grade 5th XI 5/50 v Werribee CC A 6th XI 10/219. Altona Sports A 1st XI - Two Day 5/ 399 v Western Utd SC A Grade 2nd XI.
■ Division 1. One-Day. 5ABI Caroline Springs D01 10/76 v Manor Lakes D01 1st XI 4/77. Truganina Strikers D01 Yellow 8/257 v Truganina CC D01 8/279. Utd Tarneit SC D01 1st XI 10/119 v West Point Titans D01 1st XI 10/173. Tarneit Central D01 Blue 10/146 v Williams Landing SC D01 1st XI 7/150.
with Kerry Kulkens
ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 1, 3, 2, 5
Lotto Numbers: 1, 12, 26, 36, 30, 33
Insight: New projects and career opportunities are on the rise. Your love life will be more exciting, and luck will follow you closely during this period.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 20)
Lucky Colour: White
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 3, 2, 6, 5
Lotto Numbers: 2, 13, 25, 45, 40, 9
Insight: You may indulge a little more in spending to impress others. Compliments and attention from admirers will boost your confidence.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 4, 5, 2, 1
Lotto Numbers: 4, 12, 26, 9, 22, 1
Insight: It’s time to take the following steps with professional assistance. You might experience some good fortune with a Cancerian person.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
Lucky Colour: Fawn
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 2, 1
Lotto Numbers: 2, 13, 26, 36, 39, 5
Insight: Travel plans may face delays, but internal changes for the better are happening. Embrace this period of personal growth.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Lucky Colour: Orange
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 4, 6, 2, 1
Lotto Numbers: 1, 12, 15, 26, 30, 33
Insight: New friendships and unexpected job offers are coming your way. An old friend may also prove their loyalty.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 23)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 2, 1
Lotto Numbers: 2, 13, 26, 25, 40, 44
Insight: Watch out for sob stories; charity begins at home. Travel can refresh your outlook and energy. Your partner should know where they stand with you.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)
Lucky Colour: Cream
Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 1, 5
Lotto Numbers: 2, 13, 26, 25, 28, 7
Insight: Luck is on your side, but don’t neglect loved ones. Focus on those closest to you rather than outsiders to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)
Lucky Colour: Peach
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 9, 5
Lotto Numbers: 5, 6, 12, 23, 36, 39
Insight: Expect new ventures and reunions with old friends. Lost items may resurface, and your love life will bring reasons to celebrate soon.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 20)
Lucky Colour: Cream
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 5, 6
Lotto Numbers: 2, 13, 26, 36, 30, 45
Insight: Romance might bring unexpected developments, and long-standing issues will begin to smooth out. Be genuine with those whose support you need.
CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19)
Lucky Colour: Pink
Lucky Day: Sunday
Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 2, 1
Lotto Numbers: 2, 13, 20, 30, 11, 15
Insight: Don’t overextend yourself with study or career pursuits. New encounters could spice up your love life and teach you something new.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 19)
Lucky Colour: Purple
Lucky Day: Sunday
Racing Numbers: 6, 2, 3, 1
Lotto Numbers: 6, 12, 23, 30, 22, 29
Insight: Seek professional advice if needed, especially in your romantic life. A gamble with a Gemini might turn out in your favour.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
Lucky Colour: White
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 1, 3, 2, 1
Lotto Numbers: 1, 12, 26, 36, 30, 44
Insight: You may feel the need to let loose more than usual. A past love might provide the answers you’ve been looking for, but your current partner may not be thrilled.
LOOKING FOR WINNERS INTERSTATE
■ With both of Victoria’s major races over now we are having a lookInterstate, this week we are heading for the major race coming up in Western Australia.
The main event on the Western Australian calendar shortly will be the running of the Damien Oliver Gold Rush over 1400 metres, on December 14.
Named in honour of the former Western Australian jockey, who won on just about every major event on the calendar in his career, mainly in Melbourne.
Overall, Damien rode an incredible 3189 winners, and won 129 Grade One races, only passed recently by James McDonald.
He won three Melbourne Cups, the first of these on Doriemus in 1995, then in 2002 he scored on the Irish horse Media Puzzle, only a week after his brother Jason was killed in a barrier mishap in Western Australia
He proudly rode for his brother, and I was lucky enough for Damien to sign a colour shot of Damien riding Media Puzzle looking up to the sky thinking of his brother as they went over the line.
Back to the Gold Rush, as I mentioned before nominations, with naturally flooded by Sandgropers, a few Victorians may start.
Heading up the Victorian team is the champion mare, Bella Nipotina, prepared by Ciaron Maher, whose winnings are well into the millions, ran a good third behind Sunshine in Paris in the Darley Champions event over 1200 metres on the final day at Flemington
She is the one to beat, she is all class.
Another of the Victorian contingent is Baraqiel, prepared by Leon and Troy Corstens and Wayne Larkin, who is smart on his day.
In a top-class field, he contested the Champions Sprint finishing sixth just behind the placegetters.
However, he had won three with two placings in his previous runs. He is not without a chance.
Another Victorian who goes alright is Gentleman Roy, with the Hayes boys, Ben, Will and J.D., has contested some top races and has put in.
Two starts back, he finished in sixth spot behind Mighty Ulysses in the Moonga Stakes on Caulfield Cup Day.
From his last seven starts he has won three, one placings and two outs.
He failed to fire in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and finished out of a place.
On the next line is Lady Laguna, prepared by leading trainer Annabel Neasham and Rod Archibald.
She met the best at her last start when she competed in the Champions Sprint on the last day of the Spring Carnival.
She appeared to be outclassed and finished back in 10th spot.
Wait for a lower-class race, she is not bad on her day.
Then we have the Hayes team charge, Here to Shock, who is racing well at present, but last start he met a class field.
Carrying the steadier of 62 kilos, he tired to finish in 10th spot, but forget the run, it was a bit rough out there.
Ted Ryan
He
The Tony and Calvin team tackled the Golden Eagle with their top competitor, Veight, but it wasn’t his day, missing the place in a rough race.
On top of all that he really didn’t have a chance after drawing barrier 18 in a 20-horse field over the 1500 metres.
He has got to be given another chance to crack the big time.
The last of the Victorians was the three-yearold Bitter Creek, who was competing against the stronger types, on Derby Day
He contested the Coolmore Stud Stakes up the straight at Flemington, but was found wanting.
The winner, Switzerland, was too good for Bellatrix Star and Growing Empire
But he won’t take long in picking up a good race, there is talent there.
He found the Sir Rupert a bit tough for a
three-year-old, follow up.
Another with talent is the Sydneysider, Beclare, prepared by top mentor, Bjorn Baker in Sydney.
She was an impressive winner in the Hot Danish Stakes over 1400 metres at Rosehill on November 9.
Next, we have another with plenty of talent in the care of top Western Australians, Grant and Alana Williams, who ran a good fourth in the Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day.
Alsephina was impressive with a good third in top company.
She will judgedby her good form on WA tracks.
One that has impressed the top judges is the Ciaron Maher-trained five-year-old gelding, Gringotts , who won the Big Dance event at Randwick on Cup Day.
He put in a mighty run to score from the extreme outside in barrier 23, to win stylishly.
One that I felt has been disappointing is the Annabel Neasham-trained Oscar’s Fortune
The four-year-old by Victorian sire Rich Enuff had form until his last couple of runs,but would need to improve.
He failed to fire last start on Oaks Day finishing sixth up the straight at Flemington over 1000 metres and was well beaten.
Then you have a batch of West Australians vying for the honours.
The first of these is the good galloper, Western Empire, who has won nine races with seven minors all in top company.
Then there is another smart type in September Born, aptly named who was placed at Ascot on October 26.
Prepared by leading trainer Neville Parnham, it scored in good style back on September 9.
He is by the top West Australian top sire, Playing God, and was pretty good on his day. - Ted Ryan
● ● ● ● Damien Oliver. Racing Photos.
8-RACE PROGRAM AT CHARLTON
■ Central Victorian Racing at Charlton commenced the week Monday November 18 with an interesting eight race program sponsored by the VHRC Bonus races.
The VHRC/Woodlands Stud 2Y0 0-2 LTW Pace over 1609 metres opened the day and Ballendella breeder/owner/trainer Mark Thompson’s Guaranteed-Weeks End filly Guaranteed End was the victor.
Driven by Bendigo based Ellen Tormey who has recently returned to the sulky following a nasty race accident, Guaranteed End wasn’t pushed from the pole to lob one/one after Yawoma led from gate five.
Easing three wide in the last lap, Guaranteed End was too strong at the finish for the pacemaker, with Nugget Rogers (gate three) a stablemate of the winner third after following the leader and using the sprint lane. The margins 1.1 by 2.7 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.
■ Great Western part breeder/owner Michelle Wight score a well deserved victory with Maximez, a gelded son of Skyvalley and Francis Annie in the 1609 metre VHRC/Aldebaran Park
3Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile.
Starting from inside the second line, Maximez was immediately taken away from the markers to possie with the run of the race one/one as Cresco Cashflow began fast from gate five to lead.
Angling three wide in the final circuit, Maximez dashed clear in the straight to record a 6.4 metre margin in advance of a death-seating Yoshida returning a mile rate of 2-03.7.
Madge Egan after a bad beginning from gate six made up many yards to finish third 1.1 metres back.
■ St Arnaud (Kooreh) training partners Shaun and Jason McNaulty’s free legged RestrepoBegoodorbegoodatit filly Into The Harkness raced by a huge group of stable supporters was a most impressive winner of the VHRC/Australian Pacing Gold Pace over 2100 metres.
Driven by James Herbertson, Into The Harkness a prohibitive $1.25 favourite galloped away as the start was effected from gate two settling at the tail as rank outsider Allthewaytoroyalty held the front running from the pole.
Going forward three wide racing for the bell with Soar (gate eight) taking over, Into The Harkness was left exposed for the final circuit before knuckling down in fine fashion to gain the day by 3 metres over Soar. Normandy Nugget one/one last lap was third a half neck away. The mile rate 2-00.3.
■ Moyreisk trainer/driver Ashley Ainsworth was successful with 3Y0 Volstead-The Pink Diamond filly Argyle Rocks raced by mother Katrina taking the VHRC/Mark Gurry and Associates Trotters Handicap over 2100 metres.
Given a cosy trip one/one from barrier three, Argyle Rocks after easing three wide on the final bend ran home best to greet the judge 1.7 metres clear of brother Jason’s Robbinmemates (one/three).
Favourite Salski bad away from 10 metres after switching from three back in the moving line to trail the poleline leader Aristotle running into the home turn, used the sprint lane for third 3.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-04.1.
■ ‘Herbie’ showed why he is one of the best in the business after winning the 1609 metre VHRC/CGI 3Y0 and Older Maiden Pace aboard father Ashleigh’s Roll With Joe-Gelese 3Y0 gelding Roll On Apollo.
Badly bottled up three back along the markers after being restrained from gate five as Lombok (gate three) led for Zac Steenhuis and Ryan Sanderson with Livermere (gate two on the second line) racing in the open, Roll On Joe was able to shift away from the inside after Balladoro (one/one) eased three wide prior to the home turn to take his spot.
Angling three wide in the home straight, Roll On Apollo finished fast to prevail by 2.5 metres over a game Livermere, with Vincent Grange after trailing the leader from gate two and being checked on the home turn easing wide for third a half neck away. The mile rate 1-58.7.
At Shepparton
■ The regular Shepparton fixture on Tuesday was an entertaining night’s racing with Locksley
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owner/trainer John Nissen’s Always B MikiGoodtime Marjie gelding Good Tobe Locksley a strong victor of the Hunter Rural Pace over 1690 metres.
With regular reinswoman Bec Bartley in the sulky, Good Tobe Locksley was restrained from gate four to settle three back in the moving line as Country Rockstar led from gate two.
Doing it alone three wide in the last lap, Good Tobe Locksley outstayed his rivals to record a half head margin over Emily Vincent (gate six) which raced exposed, with Interpretation using the sprint lane from three pegs for third 3.8 metres away. The mile rate 1-55.8.
■ Byrneside duo Laura and Damian Wilson snared the 1690 metre Cottrells Electrical 2Y0 Maiden Pace with McWizard, a gelded son of McWicked and Art Of Magic.
Driven by Damian, McWizard began brilliantly from outside the front line to cross Flip A Coin which led momentarily from gate three and just lasted by a nose in a tricky finish from a most unlucky Mad Punter (one/two from inside the second line and four wide home turn) which rushed home. Flip A Coin held third 2.6 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.8.
■ It was great to see Pipers Creek (Kyneton) trainer Tony Xiriha in the winners list after 4Y0 Vincent-Sterita gelding John Vincent blitzed his rivals in the 2190 metre Alabar Bloodstock Pace.
Driven by ‘man of the moment’ James Herbertson, Vincent John flew away from outside the front line to lead before leaving his rivals standing approaching the home turn to score by 19.6 metres in advance of Tophat Johny (one/ two) and Olly Odd Potts (one/one) returning a mile rate of 1-59.7.
Tony is still in recovery mode after suffering multiple injuries in a Yarra Valley incident a few months back.
Double Day
■ Double day Wednesday saw Maryborough race in the afternoon and the usual Bendigo meeting at night.
At Maryborough Parwan trainer/driver Jodi Quinlan provided a shock winner when Shezalover, a daughter of Pastor Stephen and Shezoneoftheboyz snared the Bartlett Manufacturing 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1690 metres.
Raced by mother Cheryl, Shezaloiver led from gate four before being eased to allow Old Dominion (four wide from outside the front line) to assume control. Using the sprint lane, Shezalover did best to defeat a game deathseating Iron Women (gate two) who wouldn’t relent by a head. Old Dominion held third 3.6 metres away.
■ Dunnstown trainer/driver David Murphy’s very good but very risky at times 5Y0
Captaintreacherous-Valiant Sue mare Perfidious Sue was on her best behavior to capture the 2190 metre McPhersons Printing Group Trotters Mobile.
After a slow score up from outside the front line, Murphy judged the start to perfection and Perfidious Sue began fast along with Aldebaran Brooke (gate five) on her inside with both horses going forward to head off the leader Claudy An Gus (gate three) with Perfidious Sue taking over turning out of the straight on the first occasion. Allowed to bowl along at her leisure, Perfidious Sue had 1.4 metres to spare on the wire
from Aldebaran Brooke which came off her back on the final bend, with Claudy An Gus third 16.2 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.5.
■ The highlight of the Bendigo meeting was the $10,000 Southern Cross Office Equipment (SCOE) Pace over 1650 metres featuring two very smart horses in Free For Aller Tango Tara and in-form gelding Spirit Of Arion and it was Tango Tara the victor. Starting solo on the second line, Tango Tara followed polemarker Rocco Americana as the start was effected to settle on the leaders back, with Spirit Of Arion restrained from gate six to settle at the rear giving away a virtual impossible start.
Moving away from the inside to possie one/ one on the back of Angus Indianna (gate three), Tango Tara always looked the one to beat and after easing three wide in the back straight joined the leaders on the final bend to race clear shortly after and greet the judge by 5.5 metres from Angus Indianna who ran the race of his life. Spirit Of Arion after trailing the winner home (27.7 – 27.5 last half) made his task almost impossible when finishing third 4.6 metres away. The mile rate a sizzling 1-52.9.
■ Kialla duo Tayla Nicholson and Zac Phillips landed the Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres with 4Y0 En Solitaire-Charlotte Galleon mare Sista Evarista in a mile rate of 2-00.1.
Starting from gate five Sista Evarista raced by long time harness follower Justn Abbott was not pushed out at the start by Zac as Majestic Ga Ga held the lead from the pole, with Watch And Act (gate six) going forward three wide being trailed by Sista Evarisa who let rip with a turn of speed to take over prior to the bell. Joined by Tictok from three back in the last lap to challenge, Sista Evarista kicked away on turning to record a big 18.8 metre victory over You No Ill Be Late (four wide home turn) from the rear, with Tictoc third a head back.
■ Merrigum trainer Jack Bryant combined with Hamilton’s Jackie Barker aboard 5Y0 Sportswriter – Not Now Franco gelding Franco Novelist to bring up two wins in succession this time in by taking the Spring H20 Stawell Pacing Cup (2nd Heat) over 2150 metres.
Restrained from inside the second line to be mid-field in the moving line as Cotchinellie led from gate five and both Similan Beach and All Da Rage making forward moves with All Da Rage taking over racing for the bell.
When Maxi Wants To Play made a sharp move forward from the rear to join the leader approaching the home turn, Franco Novelist easing three wide came with a rush to join the leaders and dashed clear on straightening to score by 4.9 metres from the consistent Valiente (one/ one) and Maxi Wants To Play who held third 2 metres back. The mile rate 1-55.2.
Heavy support
■ Ballarat was Thursday’s venue and 4Y0 Sweet Lou-Lady Musgrove gelding Jeremy Lou first up for Mitchell Park trainer Sam Barker landed heavy support when winning the Woodlands Stud Pace over 1710 metres.
Backed in from an opening quote of $6.00 to start very short at $1.40, Jeremy Lou driven by Ellen Tormey began fast from gate four to lead throughout and was never extended at any stage to prevail by 4.4 metres from Presidential Change (gate three) which trailed easing away from the markers on turning, with Our Kinky Boots third 7.7 metres away after racing exposed. The mile rate 1-57.1.
■ Berringa co-trainers AJ and Beau Tindale combined with Terang’s Jason Lee to land a double on the night – 5Y0 Rock N Roll HeavenIllustrator entire Picture Us Rolling taking the 7+ Pace over 2200 metres and 6Y0 McArdleChick At The Bar mare Midnight Dancer the ballararattrottingclub.com.au Mares Pace over the same trip. Picture Us Rolling showed blistering speed to lead from gate six, defying all challengers to record a 2.9 metre margin from a death-seating Yankee Gambler (gate three) and Jilliby Typhoon from mid-field who was 2.3 metres back in third place. The mile rate 1-58.1. Midnight Dancer three wide - one/one – one/ two) from gate six was shuffled back through the field when American Victory after easing away from the inside of the second line to go
forward and race parked prior to the bell giving Snazola a one/one trip for the last lap. Dashing past the leader on the final bend to open up an advantage on her rivals, American Victory was swamped over the concluding stages by both Midnight Dancer three wide and Anger Of Anger even wider from the rear, with Midnight Dancer receiving the judge’s nod by a head from American Victory who was so meritorious, with Anger Of Anger a nose away third. The mile rate 1-59.4.
Trainer on fire
■ Melton trainer Ken Tippet has been on fire around the provincials of late and was successful with 6Y0 Majestic Son-Alta Rihannah gelding Right Of Reply in the 2 Construct Trotters Mobile over 1720 metres at Melton on Friday returning a mile rate of 1-58.2.
Driven by Chris Alford, Right Of Reply (gate five) was always handy as fast beginner Christmas Babe led from gate two with Right Of Reply one/one trailing Chinski (gate four) in the open which dropped into a trail leaving Right Of Reply momentarily exposed before taking over with a lap to travel.
Travelling strongly, Right Of Reply coasted to the wire 4.4 metres in advance of Chinski which ran on late, with Kyvalley Paint (five pegs) third 9.3 metres back. ■ First starter Keayang Hollywood, a colt by Art Major from Tamara Hall raced and trained by Marg Lee at Ecklin South was a most impressive victor of the 1720 metre The Big Screen Company Pace over 1720 metres on the Melton program.
Driven by son Jason still on a high from a huge success aboard Keayang Zhahara’s New Zealand success a week ago, Keayang Hollywood backed from an opening quote of $4.40 into a short priced favourite at $1.30 pounced on the lead from gate three and was never out of second gear to win unextended by 16.3 metres in 1-56.7 from Captain Groove which raced uncovered from gate four. Rank outsider Speedy Healey came from the tail for third a metre back.
Arts Extra
PLOS summer show
■ PLOS Musical Productions opens their summer season at 5 pm on New Year's Eve with School of Rock at Frankston Arts Centre, playing until January 5.
Based on the 2003 hit film, School of Rock is adapted for the stage with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber , lyrics by Glenn Slater and the book by Julian Fellowes PLOS's show is directed by Brad Fischer, with musical direction by Bev Woodford, and Jess Pratt and Tahlia Sweatman are the choreographers.
This latest PLOS production is a family affair, continuing the tradition of involvement of a family who has been involved in local musical theatre since the opening of the theatre 30 years ago. School of Rock will be presented for a limited season at the Frankston Arts Centre Performance Season: December 31 at 5pm (until 7.30pm); January 2, 3, 4 at 7.30pm; January 5 at 1.30pm. Venue: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston Bookings: www.plos.asn.au
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■ Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected in Melbourne’s west over three weeks in November and December, as capacity and safety works progress on a key freeway connection. The outbound exit from the West Gate Freeway to the M80 Ring Road (Greensborough-bound) is closed until 5am Monday, December 9. Drivers are encouraged to make earlier decisions about their route, with several detour options available, including: ■ taking the earlier exit at Grieve Parade, then using Geelong, Little Boundary and Boundary Roads to reach the M80, ■ continuing onto the Princes Freeway and u-turning at Kororoit Creek Rd, then back-tracking to reach the M80, ■ or continuing onto the Princes Freeway, exiting at Kororoit Creek Road, and using Fitzgerald Road to the M80, or Robinsons Road to reach the Western Freeway. During this closure, crews will work around the clock to remove and replace over 550m of railing on the concrete safety barriers along the ramp. Overnight works will continue over the coming months, including further freeway, lane and ramp closures affecting connections between the Princes Freeway, West Gate Freeway and M80 Ring Road
■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Kangaroo Ground last Thursday night (Nov. 21).
Investigators were told that a motorbike and truck collided on Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd about 6.30pm.
The motorbike rider, a 55-year-old Mont Albert man, died at the scene. The driver of the truck was not injured and stopped to render assistance.
Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
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It is alleged the male victim was waiting at a bus stop on Station St when he was approached by an unknown man about 1.45pm. Police will allege the offender picked up a brick and assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene.
A 76-year-old Burwood man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 34-year-old Geelong West man was arrested in Burwood on the same day.
He has since been charged with intentionally cause injury, recklessly cause injury, common law assault and assault with a weapon.
He was remanded to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on November 22.
Lilydale case arrest
■ Detectives from the Sexual Crime Squad have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary and sexual assault in Lilydale on Sunday, Novmber 17.
A 32-year-old man was arrested at Melbourne Airport attempting to board an international flight.
He was charged with aggravated burglary, rape, threats to kill, intentionally cause injury and criminal damage.
The man was to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Police will allege he forced entry into a residential Lilydale address around 4.30am before sexually assaulting a 49-year-old woman.
Erratic drive
■ Whitehorse Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after he allegedly evaded police in a stolen car across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs last week.
Officers responded to reports of a vehicle suspiciously loitering in a carpark near the corner of Springvale Rd and Burwood Hwy in Burwood East about 2.30am on Tuesday (Nov. 19.
Police parked their vehicle at the location and approached the allegedly stolen white van. Police will allege the driver backed out of a car spot at speed, narrowly missing a police officer before reversing into the parked police vehicle. No police members were injured.
The van allegedly fled the scene and was later spotted travelling in the wrong direction on the Burwood Hwy.
With the assistance of the Air Wing, officers observed the van driving erratically along several streets including on Warrigal Rd and Atherton Rd in Oakleigh
The driver was then arrested a short time later at Berry Place in Seaford
The 23-year-old Yellingbo man has been charged with:
■ causing damage to emergency services vehicle by reckless driving
■ unlicensed driving
■ theft of motor vehicle
■ 10 x reckless conduct endangering life (member of the public)
■ 12 x reckless conduct endangering serious injury (member of the public)
■ 2 x improper use of motor vehicle. He was to appear before Ringwood Magistrates’ Court.
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Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 Notice of Acquisition Compulsory Acquisition of Interest in Land
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The South Gippsland Region Water Corporation (ABN 40 349 066 713) (South Gippsland Water) declares that by this notice it acquires the following interest in the land described as 215 Ruby-Fairbank Road, Ruby, Victoria 3953, being part of the land described as Lot 2 on Plan of Subdivision LP218413A and contained in Certificate of Title Volume 10057 Folio 862:
An easement for water supply purposes over that part of the land shown as ‘E-1’ on the plan for creation of easement (Surveyor’s File Ref: 2023110 COE(a) v01) depicted below in accordance with the rights and obligations set out in Memorandum of Common Provisions number AA3127.
Interests Acquired: that of Willem Johannes Andreas Verboon and all other interests. The acquisition is made pursuant to section 130 of the Water Act 1989 for the purpose of the Leongatha Raw Water Pipeline Renewal.
A notice of intention to acquire the interest in the land was served on 2 August 2024. Published with the authority of South Gippsland Water.
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Date21 October 2024
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