The Local Paper. Mitchell Shire Edition. Wed., Aug. 9, 2023

MITCHELL COUNCIL MEETING AXED

New EV stations at Nagambie

■ Two new Electric Vehicle Charging Stations have been installed in Nagambie after Strathbogie Council consulted with the community on their location.

The project comes after car charging station company Evie Networks put in an application, supported by Council, for Destination Charging Across Victoria Program to place one 50kw EV charger in Nagambie.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said there was overwhelming support from the community for one of the proposed locations, which is where the EV Stations are now installed.

“We used both our online engagement platform Share Strathbogie as a method for community members to select their preferred location,” Cr Binks said.

The High St car park location was preferred by the community, she said.

■ Mitchell Shire Council’s ‘Community Questions and Hearings meeting, scheduled to be held at 7pm on Monday this week (Aug.7) was cancelled.

The next Council meeting will instead be held online and at the Broadford chambers at 5pm on Monday, August 21.

Agenda items include:

■ Mitchell Library Strategy 2023-2028

■ Review of Instruments of Delegation

■ Delegate Report - Overview and update on activities and delegate deliberations

■ Assembly of Councillors Record

■ Naming proposal Fred Grimwade Pavilion

■ Special Charge Scheme Policy

■ Loan Borrowings Policy Review

■ Special Charge Scheme Policy

■ Mitchell Environment Advisory Committee

- Annual Report 2022-2023

■ Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan

■ Mitchell Shire Environment Strategies and Plans 2022-2023 Annual Report

■ Implementation of Flood Mapping for Kilmore and Whiteheads Creek, Seymour

■ Fuel Card Service Review

● ● Mitchell Shire Council offices at Broadford.

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Haines at School

■ Indi MHR Helen Haines was at Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School to officially open two new buildings last week. Funded by the Federal Capital Works Grant, these new rooms house Class 1 and 2 students and two art studios.

Dr Haines thanked Taungurung Elder Aunty Bernadette Franklin for the Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, and to Principal Glenn Hood for the opportunity to attend this celebration.

Tree Day efforts

■ Murrindindi Shire Council supported several local tree-planting activities by supplying plants, garden stakes, tree guards and equipment, with more than 1000 plants going in the ground across six different sites.

Home Creek Spring Creek Landcare Group, together with Alexandra Scouts, led by Sarah Southam, planted around 250 plants along the Rail Trail in the Fawcett area.

Yea Primary School, with support from Upper Goulburn Landcare Network, planted more than 200 plants along a section of Boundary Creek in Yea , predominantly grasses and ground covers.

Students from St Mary’s Primary School in Alexandra planted 100 shrubs in the existing established garden beds along UT Creek

The Council also arranged for a small group of volunteers to plant sections of Old Josephine Cutting, Grannies Lane and McColl Lane in Alexandra. The group planted around 600 shrubs, grasses, rushes and sedges collectively at these sites.

Wear It Purple

■ Mitchell Shire Council is observing Wear It Purple Day, an annual LGBTIQ+ awareness day, that strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments. Mitchell Youth Services will be hosting free afternoons of fun at its youth rooms including friendship bracelet making, badge making, games and activities, giveaways and pizza.

■ Broadford Youth Room, Monday August 21, 3.30pm to 5pm,

■ Seymour Youth Room, Tuesday August 22, 3.30pm to 5pm,

■ Wallan Youth Room, Wednesday August 23, 3.30pm to 5pm.

Easy access

■ Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre is travelling through the region, offering locals easy access to Medicare, Centrelink, National Disability Insurance Scheme, and Department of Veterans’Affairs services.

It visited Wallan on Monday, Whittlesea yesterday (Tues.), and Kinglake Hotel, Aitken Crescent today (Wed. 9am-4pm), and Yarra Junction Yarra Centre car park tomorrow (Thu. 9am-3pm).

Volunteer grants

■ The Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program is now open and aims to support the efforts of local volunteers as well as increasing participation in volunteering.

■ Plans to build a new bus stop outside the Marton service station have been scrapped thanks to community lobbying together with Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish

Concerns about the proposed location of the new Maroondah Hwy bus stop in such close proximity to the service station and post office had community members worried about safety.

After Ms McLeish called on the Roads Safety Minister Melissa Horne to ensure the location of the new bus stop would not impact businesses in the vicinity, the Minister confirmed the bus stop will not proceed in the proposed location.

“This is a big win for the Merton community and the proprietors of the service station/ post office.” Ms McLeish said.

“The service station proprietor and community members raised their concerns with me that the proposed location could put driver and pedestrian safety at risk.

“The bus stop location on the busy Maroondah Highway would have made access to the service station bowsers and fuel delivery near impossible.”

The Department of Transport and Planning is now investigating other locations for the bus stop in a safe location.

The Minister has advised further consultation will be undertaken once an appropriate location is determined

Property taxes up

■ Victorians are paying the highest property taxes in the nation – driving up rents, making housing less affordable and putting home ownership further out of reach for families. Analysis by the Parliamentary Budget Office reveals the full impact of the Andrews Government’s new Rent Tax and COVID Debt Levy will increase total land tax revenue from $783 per person to $1051.

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Youth Council

■ Cr Fiona Stevens, Mayor of Mitchell Shire, has welcomed members of the Youth Council: Youth Council Mayor Bailey White, Deputy Mayor Danielle Spratling. Youth Council Secretary Ayla Davis, Evie Birks, Hannah Handford, Cena Marshall, Taylah Macdonald, Heidi Banks. Nic Houghton, Jeremy Stute, Elena Skala, Cooper Price and Jack Jones.

● ● The potholes on the Melba Hwy, but not as huge as this one on Highlands Rd.

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■ More than 40 people came to the Molesworth Hall to learn about current animal health issues and how farmers can deal with stressful situations.

Wetlands re-open

■ The Yea Wetlands have now reopened, after being significantly impacted by the October 2022 flood event.

Following the latest inspection, Murrindindi Council can confirm that the wetlands are safe to reopen.

“When you visit, please be mindful that some pathways may be a bit slippery due to recent wet weather and a build-up of leaf litter,” said a Council representative.

“This may limit accessibility for prams and wheelchairs until all the pathways have been resurfaced.

“While most of the wetlands have been reopened, a section of damaged boardwalk remains closed.

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● ● ● ● Dr Anna Manning discussing how to tackle worms in stock. vice to small business owners, their families and their employees under the Partners in Wellbeing Program, also attended.

Murrindindi Shire Council and Agriculture Victoria hosted the ‘Caring for Our Stock, Caring for Ourselves’ workshop to highlight the importance of animal and farmer health.

Principal Vet Dr Anna Manning from Delatite Veterinary Services shared some observations about stock on flood affected properties.

Dr Manning explained current health issues in animals across the region and how to respond, particularly liver fluke, worms and lice.

Advice on managing feeding regimes to minimise susceptibility to grass tetany was highly engaging.

With 40 years of experience specialising in trauma recovery, psychologist Dr Rob Gordon spoke to attendees about the effects that stress can have on the body, and some of the signs to keep an eye out for.

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Ms Edmonds reported that trauma (resulting from a disaster) which is unresolved can lead to ongoing stress and impact physiological health.

“Over the coming weeks works will continue in the wetlands to resurface the pathways and rebuild the damaged boardwalk.

“Murrindindi Shire Council would like to acknowledge the financial contribution of the Victorian State Government in completing this important work.”

Nature strip chat

■ The Whittlesea City Council wants to hear feedback from residents about a proposed new policy on nature strips.

“Nature strips play a vital role in our streetscapes by beautifying streets and contributing to our natural environment,” said a Council representative.

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“For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

in recovery is staying connected with your community.

Another key message was that if situations seem so difficult that it becomes hard to make a decision or take action, it can be an indicator of ongoing stress.

A useful short cir-

cuit can be to make time for relaxation, pleasure and leisure.

Representatives from RuralAid and the Victorian Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry attended.

Mental Health Consultant Zoe Edmonds, who offers a free counselling ser-

This event is one of the latest flood recovery activities conducted across the Shire, as the Council reaches out through pop up hubs and events connecting with communities to support the recovery process for all.

Murrindindi Shire Council representatives are also attending the monthly Yea Cattle Sales at the Yea Saleyards to offer information and support to farmers.

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr John Walsh said; “Farmer health is very important in both the physical and psychological sense.

“We know healthy farmers equals healthy farms, and vice versa.

“Supporting farmers and their farms to bounce back after the floods is essential for our community to grow and prosper.”

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“With the aim of empowering residents to actively shape their surroundings, the updated guidelines offer greater opportunities to modify nature strips adjacent to homes.

“The draft guidelines aim to support the creation of more liveable neighbourhoods while taking safety into account.

“They provide clarity on what modifications can be made, striking a balance between greenery and the safety of road users and pedestrians.

“Under the proposed changes, residents would be able to plant shrubs and edible crops, while limiting the use of materials that can have a detrimental environmental impact such as artificial turf.”

All feedback will be considered before the guidelines are finalised. It is anticipated that the new guidelines will come into effect on October 1.

Lifeline’s op shop

■ Lifeline’s new op-shop has opened in Bundoora, next to DFO Uni Hill

Local people will be able to buy new and pre-loved homewares, fashion, manchester, electrical items, books, music and small items of furniture while helping to fund Lifeline’s local suicide prevention services.

Shop manager Rebecca Rowbotham and her team of volunteers are looking forward to welcoming existing and new customers.

Ms Rowbotham said the store will have many items to choose from across all departments and a great shopping experience.

“The store has a great, fresh look and will be open for customers to enjoy 7 days a week,” Ms Rowbotham said.

She said proceeds from Lifeline shops go to delivering 13 11 14 crisis line phone support, local free counselling services, as well as community suicide prevention training and support programs.

“There’s more demand for Lifeline services than ever. Our shops help to make sure people can keep calling Lifeline to have someone listen to them, and to offer hope.

“We urgently need more volunteer crisis supporters for our 13 11 14 service and shop proceeds help fund the training and ongoing support for these amazing local people.”

Donations of quality pre-loved items to the shop are welcome during shop hours.

“That’s another benefit of op-shopping with Lifeline. You get a bargain but also help the environment by giving items another life. Because we sell the items to raise funds, we need donated items to be in a good condition.”

Ms Rowbotham is always looking for new shop volunteers too. The new shop is at Shop 4 / 30 Janefield Drive, Bundoora. It will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

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?Murrindindi Mayor Cr John Walsh has fronted the first of a series of videos, explaining what happened at the latest Council meeting. The video is available through social media channels. Murrindindi Shire, whose residents have a median age of 50, remains one of the last adaptors of residents to digital media. Manyresidents, especially older people, do not use social media or the internet to access municipal news.

Local woman stands for W’dyte

■ An Eltham mother who spent most of her life in Manningham is standing for the Warrandyte by-election on Saturday, August 26.

Maya Tesa, her husband and four children , run a family business, and she has put up her hand to run as an independent for the State Parliament vacancy caused by the sudden resignation of Liberal MLA Ryan Smith.

“Over the years I have seen this electorate grow and change,” Ms Tesa said. “Yet despite all the changes the community has stayed true to itself. A community that values families, is built on the ethic of hard work and are loyal to our neighbours and local shops,” Ms Tesa said.

Ms Tesa said that she migrated to Australia at age eight, then loved, studied and worked in the Warrandyte/Bulleen electorate, over moving “over the bridge” to Eltham three years ago.

She started working at her grandparents’ pizza shop, Peppercorn Pizza, in East Doncaster at age 12, and by 15 cooking took hold.

Ms Tesa says she is concerned at the cost of living for families, and that she understands the challenges and over-regulation faced by local businesses.

“Warrandyte needs strong, honest and accountable leadership. It is dear to my heart.”

New rules at Nillumbik Cl.

✖Eight trees in Yarra Ranges Shire failed to meet safety code regula tions in an audit conducted by Energy Safe Victoria. “Regrettably, our pruning works misjudged these heights, and this led to eight trees not meeting the Code of Practice for Electric Line Clearance regulated by Energy Safe Victoria,” said a Shire statement issued last week. “This meant that during an ESV inspection in February, eight trees did not comply with the clearance code. We were issued with eight work orders and a fine for this, which we promptly actioned – all eight trees now meet the code, and we’ll be working to ensure this does not happen again. Safety around power lines is critical for everyone in the community – whether you’re a community member, a contractor working nearby or a Council keeping nearby trees pruned back.” The Council went into damage control mode last week issuing a media release saying “Council would like to reassure the community that pruning around powerlines has always been, and remains, a priority.”

✔Whittlesea Council says its next Walking Thomastown event will be held on Saturday September 2, from 6pm to 9pm. The event, in collaboration with the Thomastown Precinct Action Group, will be a journey through the heart of Thomastown, experiencing its unique character, rich heritage, and diverse cultural background. This free event features an array of light installations, sculptures, art, live music, magicians, performances, soundscapes, and family-friendly entertainment. City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator, Lydia Wilson, said she was excited to announce the new date, following the event’s postponement in May due to bad weather. "We're thrilled to be able to bring back this unique walking journey through Thomastown celebrating this vibrant and diverse suburb,” Ms Wilson said.

✔Tyler Habel, a resident of the Swipers Gully Ward of Nillumbik Shire, has received $250 from the Council as a contribution for being selected to participate in the World BMX Championships. Nillumbik Shire Council recorded its best wishes for Tyler to enjoy every success with their future sporting pursuits.

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■ Council meetings at Nillumbik will operate under a revised set of rules following adoption of new meeting procedures last week.

Councillors voted to retain the prayer at the start of the meeting, but will investigate multi-faith options.

Some of the Governance Rules – Meeting Procedures changes include:

■ Councillors being able to attend and participate at Council meetings electronically (which became necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic)

■ Provisions for Public Question Time and Notice of Motion to provide greater clarity

■ Greater flexibility to enable members of the public to address Council meetings

■ Amendments to processes to support access, equity and inclusion

■ Clearer language and defi-

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The draft Governance Rules - Meeting Procedures were released for community consultation in March before their endorsement last month.

All councils are required to have a set of rules that govern how council meetings are conducted.

Councillors agreed to retain the Prayer at the start of meetings, however directed officers to review processes to allow for multi-faith prayer participation to ensure Council remains inclusive and respectful of all people and different faiths.

Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said the Governance Rules were well written and a vast improvement on the previous rules.

Council's Meeting Procedure Local Law was revoked in full on December 22 last year.

$148,586 grant for Dindi

■ Murrindindi Shire Council is preparing to engage suitable professionals to begin planning and design work for future upgrades to kindergartens in Alexandra and Yea, after securing a $148,586 grant.

The Council will also develop a plan to support the attraction, retention and development of the local early childhood workforce.

Murrindindi Shire was announced as one of the first local government areas for the preprep (Four-Year Old Kinder) roll out between 2025-2032 under the Best Start, Best Life reforms, which aims to increase kindergarten programs to 30 hours per week, up from the current 15 hours per week.

The Council applied for funding under the State Building Blocks grants program, following a review of early childhood infrastructure and service requirements in the Shire

The review identified capacity challenges at the Alexandra and Yea kindergarten facilities, which would impact our ability to meet increased demand for pre-prep program hours.

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr John Walsh said: “Council is aware of the nationwide challenges around attracting and retaining early childhood staff, and we know our commu-

● ● ● ● Cr John Walsh, Murrindindi Mayor nities are struggling to access these vital services locally, with long wait lists, ageing infrastructure and little capacity to expand.

“Our population is increasing and with the current hours of local kindergarten services set to double from 2025, action needs to be taken to avoid children missing out on two free years of pre-school education.

“As part of the infrastructure planning work, we’ll also be preparing a workforce plan to help us engage and retain educators to support families and children in our Shire,” Cr Walsh said.

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RINGWOOD. Burnt Bridge Newsagency. 434 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ SEVILLE. Wooworths Seville. 568 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ ■ ■ WANDIN. Wandin Newsagency. 18/2 Union Rd.

■ ■ ■ ■ WARBURTON. Bakery. 3415 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Grand Hotel. 140 Yarra St.

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Quinton’s Supa IGA

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Warrandyte Newsagency/Post Office. 100 Melbourne Hill Rd.

■ WESBURN. Hotel. 2882 Warburton Hwy.

■ WONGA PARK. IGA Xpress.

70 Jumping Creek Rd.

■ ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Hillcrest Little Store. 1745 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. Shop

4,1585 Warburton Hwy.

■ YARRA GLEN. IGA Supermarket. 1/38 Bell St.

■ YARRA GLEN. Yarra Glen Newsagency. 32 Bell St.

■ ■ YARRA JUNCTION. Yarra Junction Newsagency. 2454 Warburton Hwy.

Mitchell

Shire Edition

■ BEVERIDGE. Beveridge Post Office. Lot 1 Old Hume Hwy.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Corner Store. 89 High St.

Court Lists

Seymour Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Criminal Case Listings

Thursday, August 10

Al-Helo, Muntazer

Atkins, Derek

Austin, Mark

Bannister, Belinda Lee

Barwari, Shenwar Samey

Beasley, Jodie Elizabeth

Berryman, Kevin Bradshaw, Tracey

Bridges, Shaun

Butler, Hayden

Carnes, Lewis

Coldhill, Ryan David Cooper, Anthony

Dadallge, Shami Surang

Dyson, Jesse

Eastwood, David

Fletcher, John

Fraser, Grant

Gates, Tracey

Ghezelbash, Mohammad

Yea Golf Club

■ Saturday saw relatively good conditions on the course after the 13mm rain the preceding day.

Eighteen men contested the second round oft he 54 Hole event – Par. Winner of the day was Tom White (26) with +2.

Second and in great form was Kevin Coghlan (22) with +1. Third was Paul Clayton (11) with -1 from fourth Anthony Coleman (4) with -2. Tom was NTP on the 2nd and the lucky $10 Club Award Winner was Brendan Chenhall.

After two rounds of the 54 Hole Event Kevin Coghlan leads with 19 points from Tom White and Phil Armstrong both on 12. There were five ladies also playing Saturday with Karen Sangster (26) winning with6. On Wednesday Andianne Anglin (12) with 31 points won on CB from Margie Wright (26) in the ladies stableford event.

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■ ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Hotel. 100 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Post Office. 123 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Service Station. 165 High St.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Commercial Hotel. 31 High St.

■ BROADFORD. High Street Bakery. 67A High St.

■ BROADFORD. IGA Supermarket. 65 High St.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Stuty’s Bakehouse. 91-93 High St.

■ ■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Hotel. 825 Donnybrook Rd.

■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Post Office. 810 Donnybrook Rd.

■ KILMORE. BP. 102 Sydney St.

■ ■ KILMORE. Kemp’s Bakery. 65 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. Kilmore Bakery.

54 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. Red Lion Hotel.

29-31 Sydney St.

■ ■ ■ KILMORE. Royal Oak Hotel.

29-31 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. United Service Station. 127-145 Powlett St.

■ SEYMOUR. IGA O’Keefe’s.

10/115 Anzac Ave.

■ SEYMOUR. Liberty Seymour.

37-39 Emily St.

■ ■ SEYMOUR. Seymour NewsXpress. 66 Station St.

■ SEYMOUR. Seymour South Post and Lotto. 75 Anzac Ave.

■ SEYMOUR. Prince of Wales Hotel. 48 Emily St.

■ ■ SEYMOUR. Royal Hotel. 26 Emily St.

■ ■ SEYMOUR. Terminus Hotel.

26 Station St.

■ SEYMOUR. Top Shop. Cnr Anzac Ave and Delatite Rd.

■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook General Store. 36 Main Rd.

■ ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook Hotel.

15 Main Rd.

■ TRAWOOL. Trawool Estate/ Hotel. 8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy.

■ WALLAN. United Service Station. 11-14 High St.

■ WALLAN. Wallan News and Lotto. Shop 6, 55 High St.

■ ■ ■ WALLAN EAST. New Rattlers Inn. Station St.

■ WANDONG. Caltex Star Mart.

3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

■ WANDONG. Dundee’s Fish and Cips. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

■ ■ ■ WANDONG. IGA Supermarket. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

■ WANDONG. Wandong Post News and Tatts. 3272 EppingKilmore Rd.

■ WANDONG. Kemp’s Wandong Bakery. 372 EppingKilmore Rd.

■ ■ WANDONG. Magpie and Stump Hotel. 3313 EppingKilmore Rd.

Godfrey, Mathew

Hall, Ben James

Harrington, Jackson

Harris, Michael

Johnson, David

Mason-Webb, Thomas

Mccarty, Vicky Marie

Morrison, Benjamin Adam

Noorman, Rachel

O'neill, Christopher

Prestage, Gregory Phillip

Roberts, Bianca

Russell, John Jack

Scott, Ronald Dale

Snyder, Chad Aaron

Sumner, Kane Laurence

Tamaseu, Fanafou Malo

Treble, John William

Vercoe, Brendon John

Webb, Terrence

Weston, Mark

Wilson, Caleb

Wilson, Connor

Wilson, Jason

Xu, Yan Uni-Kilmore

Friday, August 11

Quattrocchi, Taylah

Tobin, Jamie

Trent, Shane Harvey

Tuesday, August 15

Clifford, Lawerence

Mansfield Magistrates’ Court

Wednesday, August 16

Adams, Leslie

Archer, Blake William

Bullmore-Haase, Tyson Mark

Cahoon, Craig Ashleigh

Clark, Zachary Joseph

Cochrane, Jacqueline

Collett, Joanne

Croswell, George

Currie, Mark Wayne

Davies, Robert Andrew

Fan, Zhicheng

Findlay, Chantelle

Flazon, Jayden

Grace, Jude

Heard, David Charles

Jackman, Hunter George

Jessop, Glenn

Knight, Rhys Jackson

Kuba, Tom Alain

Leeds, Ryan

Line, Christopher

Mitchell, Matthew

Paulicki, Timothy

Pearson, Renee Louise Pollard, Steven Rosli, Muhhamad Zaki Bin Saunders, Declan Gerald Sellings, Luke Treacey, Samuel Tucknott, Robert Cornelius Walker, Daniel James Ward, Aaron John Wilson, Kallagun

Wednesday golf saw the men have a 2 Person Ambrose played with 5 teams. Winning pair were Anthony Coleman and Phil Armstrong with 70 Gross Nett 64. Gary Pollard and Martin Lowe were second with 80 nett 71.5. There was no NTP on the 2nd and Bill Dredge/Brian Priestley won the Club Award.

Business networking

■ A Business Networking Night will be held at Jaga Jaga from 5.30pm-8.30pm on Thursday, August 17 at 28 Main St, Greensborough.

“It's an incredible opportunity to expand your professional network while gaining valuable insights into the impact of AI on work and business,” said a Banyule Business representative.

“Our guest speaker will delve into the fascinating world of AI, sharing insights in the powerful tools that can significantly enhance efficiency.”

55 applications

■ Nillumbik Council received 55 applications for one vacancy on its Risk and Audit Committee.

The Committee meets four times each year and the minutes are presented at a subsequent Council meeting.

The latest Council heard a recommendation to appoint Jonathon Kyvelidis from July 31, and re-appoint John Watson and Gregory Hollyman.

Repairs complete

■ One of Mansfield’s most prominent pieces of public art, the ‘Pole People’, recently received a restoration.

Wear and tear had taken its toll on the artworks over time, so Mansfield Shire Council contacted award-winning artist, Ann Ferguson , who facilitated the workshop where the original pieces were built, to undertake the repair works.

Ms Ferguson enlisted local mosaic artist Sue Binzer-Jones to assist, and over three days they carefully rebuilt, reinforced, and repaired parts of the artworks.

“We had to import a special epoxy for fine cracks and local cement-based products to complete the works,” said Ms Ferguson

Safety audit need

■ Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell has called for a safety audit to be conducted on a dangerous section of the EuroaMansfield Rd between Gooram and Merton

In a constituency question to Melissa Horne, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ms Lovell said the section in question was a 4.9km stretch of road from Ridge Rd to the Gooram Falls public carpark.

Ms Lovell said there had been several serious collisions on the predominately 100kmh zone stretch of road, including tragically a fatal collision just last month.

Members of the local community, including local emergency services personnel such as Gooram CFA Captain Michael Stubbe have long advocated for the speed limit to be lowered from 100-kmh to 60-kmh from Ridge Rd to the carpark, to make it safer for all road-users.

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Brighton 10.12 (72) d Collegians 10.,5 (65). St Kevins 14.18 (102) d Old Scotch 6.12 (48). Old Melburnians

16.12 (108) d Old Xaverians 8.7 (55). University Blues 18.15 (123) d Caulfield Grammarians 2.7 (19). University Blacks 17.9 (111) d Old Haileybury 9.10 (64).

Premier Men’s Reserves. AOld Brighton

16.9 (105) d Collegians 10.6 (66). St Kevins

12.12 (84) d Old Scotch 4.7 (31). Old Xaverians 15.9 (98) d Old Melburnians 8.1 (49). University Blues v Caulfield Grammarians. University Blacks 10.14 (74) d Old Haileybury 6.8 (44).

Premier B Men’s. Old Geelong 18.15 (123) d Old trinity 9.5 (59). Williamstown CYMS 17.16 (118) d AJAX 8.11 (59). St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 17.17 (119) d Monash Blues 8.6 (54). De La Salle 9.13 (67) d Beaumaris 7.15 (57). St Bernards 9.15 (69) d Fitzroy 6.4 (40). ]

Premier B Men’s Reserves. Old Trinity 8.9 (57) d Old Geelong 7.5 (47). AJAX 13. (83) d Williamstown CYMS 12.7 (79). St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 5.11 (41) d Monash Blues 5.6 (36). Beaumaris 6.5 (41) d De La Salle 1.1 (7). St Bernards 9.7 (61) d Fitzroy 4.5 (29).

Premier C Men’s. Old Camberwell Grammarians 16.13 (109) d Hampton Rovers 7.10 (52). Old Carey 6.14 (50) d Mazenod OC 4.11 (35). Parkdale Vultures 14.10 (94) d Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 11.12 (78). Marcellin OC 18.10 (118) d Ormond 3.9 (27). PEGS: Bye.

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Old Camberwell Grammarians 8.16 (58) d Hampton Rovers 7.6 (48). Mazenod OC 15.6 (96) d Old Carey 5.8 (38). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 8.6 (54) d Parkdale Vultures 8.3 (51). Marcellin OC 19.14 (128) d Ormond 4.1 (25). PEGS: Bye.

Division 1 Men’s. UHS-VU 10.8 (68) d Oakleigh 7.18 (60). Prahran 21.17 (143) d

Therry Penola 12.10 (82). Glen Eira 24.16 (160) d Ivanhoe 10.5 (65).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. UHS-VU

9.12 (66) d Oakleigh 6.4 (40). Prahran 10.13 (73) d Prahran Bullants 6.4 (40). Old Penin-

sula v West Brunswick. Therry Penola 7.7 (49)

d Kew 4.9 (33). Glen Eira 33.16 (214) d

Ivanhoe 3.3 (21).

Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 10.9 (69)

d South Melbourne Districts 8.9 (57). Old

Yarra cobras 11.11 (77) d Aquinas 11.1 (67).

Old Paradians 13.12 (90) d Bulleen Templestowe 11.11 (77). Parkside 16.10 (106) d

St Mary’s Salesian 6.7 (43). MHSOB 20.14 (134) d Whitefriars 16.16 (112).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Brunswick

13.11 (89) d South Melbourne Districts 3.9 (27). Old Yarra Cobras 9.11 (65) d Aquinas

6.4 (40). Old Paradians 14.17 (101) d Bulleen-

Templestowe 6.5 (41). Parkside 26.15 (171)

d St Mary’s Salesian 2.4 (16). Whitefriars 9.9 963) d MHSOB 7.8 (50).

Division 3 Men’s. Wattle Park 11.14 (80)

d Power House 8.7 (55). Hawthorn 18.9 (117) d Canterbury 11.16 (82). La Trobe University

11.9 975) d Swinburne University 7.6 (48). Elsternwick 19.15 (129) d Richmond Central 11.6 (72).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Wattle Park

17.15 (117) d Power House 5.7 (37). Hawthorn 8.13 (61) d Canterbury 9.5 (59). Swinburne University 7.9 (51) d La Trobe University

5.3 (33). Richmond Central v Elsternwick.

Division 4 Men’s. North Brunswick 24.17 (161) d Box Hill North 5.3 (33). Eley Park 21.10 (136) d Masala 21.8 (134). Albert Park 19.15 (129) d St Johns 10.8 (68).

Division 4 Men’s Reserves. North Brunswick 7.18 (60) d Box Hill North 3.13 (31). Masala 15.17 (107) d Eley Park 7.8 (50). St Johns 14.11 (95) d Albert Park 10.9 (69).

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Men’s. Balwyn 12.9 981) d Doncaster East 9.8 (62). Park Orchards v Vermont. Blackburn 11.8 (74) d South Croydon 7.6 (48). Norwood 19.18 (132) d Doncaster 4.9 (33). Rowville 12.7 (79) d Noble Park 10.8 (68). East Ringwood 23.14 (152) d Berwick 7.5 (47).

Division 1 Seniors. South Belgrave 19.19

(133) d Lilydale 5.7 (37). Montrose 12.9 981)

d croydon 10.9 (69). Beaconsfield 9.16 (70)

d North Ringwood 9.7 (61). Mooroolbark 14.14

(98) d Mitcham 10.13 (73). Bayswater 23.15

(153) d Wantirna South 10.8 (68).

Division 2 Seniors. Waberley Blues 13.13

(91) d The Basin 10.9 (69). Ringwood 10.9

(69) d East Burwood 6.14 (50). Mulgrave 14.9

993) d Heathmont 9.8 (62). Templestowe 11.17 (83) d Knox 4.8 (32). Boronia 26.31

(187) d Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3 (15).

Division 3 Seniors. Coldstream 8.11 (59)

d Whitehorse Pioneers 8.5 (53). Fairpark 14.7

(91) d Oakleigh District 6.4 (40). Donvale 14.8

992) d Ferntree Gully 11.3 (79). Silvan 15.8

(98) d Warrandyte 10.11 (71).

Division 4 Seniors. Chirnside Park 16.11

(107) d Surrey Park 9.8 (62). Kilsyth 22.26

(158) d Nunawading 4.2 (26). Scoresby 20.14

(134) d Forest Hill 7.9 (51). Croydon North

MLOC: Bye.

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Strathmore 16.13 (109)

d Avondale Heights 12.9 (81). Aberfeldie 16.10

(106) d Essendon Doutta Stars 11.9 (75).

Greenvale 16.9 (105) d Maribyrnong Park

12.14 (986). Keilor 8.17 (65) d East Keilor

8.10 (58). Airport West 7.12 (54) d Pascoe

Vale 4.15 (39).

Division 1. Deer Park 14.17 (101) d Tullamarine 9.3 (57). Hillside 128.12 (120) d Roxburgh Park 11.12 (78). Craigieburn 13.10 (88)

d Moonee Valley 10.15 (75)(. Rupertswood

11.14 (80) d Keilor Park 7.11 (53). Broadmeadows 20.15 (135) d Glenroy 6.15 (51). West Coburg 20.12 (132) d St Albans 5.5 (35).

Division 2. Oak Park 16.10 (106) d Burnside Heights 6.9 (45). Coburg Districts

13.17 (89) d East Sunbury 9.6 (60). Taylors

Lakes 9.10 (64) d Northern Saints 5.10 (40).

Sunbury Kangaroos 14.14 (98) d Hadfield

10.13 (73).

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

YCW 11.10 (76) d Bonbeach 11.4 (70).

Langwarri9n 7.12 (54) d Dromana 7.7 (49).

Frankston Bombers 14.13 (97) d Rosebud 5.5

(35). Sorrento 12.10 (82) d Mt Eliza 12.9

(81). Pines 13.15 (93) d Red Hill 9.4 (58).

Division 1 Reserves. Frankston YCW

10.10 (70) d Bonbeach 2.3 (15). Langwarrin

9.11 (65) d Dromana 2.2 (14). Frankston Bombers 8.11 (59) d Rosebud 4.4 (28). Mt Eliza 16.15 (111) d Sorrento 6.7 (43). Pines

7.3 (45) d Red Hill 6.7 (43).

Division 2 Seniors. Morningtgon 22.19

(151 d Chelsea 11.20 (86). Devon Meadows

15.17 (107) d Crib Point 3.5 (23). Edithvale-

Aspendale 20.22 (142) d Hastings 10.4 (64).

Karingal 15.12 (102) d Tyabb 8.10 (58).

Pearcedale 25.21 (171) d Rye 12.8 (80).

Somerville 24.16 (160) d Seaford 4.5 (29).

Division 2 Reserves. Mornington 11.15

(81) d Chelsea 4.1 (25). Devon Meadows 9.10

(64) d Crib Point 3.8 (26). Edithvale-Aspendale

24.13 (157) d Hastings 2.4 (16). Karingal

11.18 (84) d Tyabb 3.0 (18). Pearcedale 24.22 (166) d Rye 0.0 (0). Somerville 14.10

(94) d Seaford 5.5 (35).

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Heidelberg 16.15 (111) d

Hurstbridge 11.8 (74). North Heidelberg 23.14

(152) d Banyule 8.7 (55). Montmorency 19.14

(128) d Macleod 3.8 (26). Bundoora 14.17

(101) d Greensborough 7.8 (50). West Preston Lakeside 15.11 (101) dc Whittlesea 8.6 (54).

Division 1 Reserves. Heidelberg 21.14

(140) d Hurstbridge 7.10 (52). North Heidel-

berg 14,.9 993) d Banyule 12.11 (83). Mont-

morency 31.13 (199) d Macelod 6.4 (40).

Greensborough 13.14 (92) d Bundoora 7.8

(50). West Preston Lakeside 14.12 (96) d Whittlesea 7.7 (49).

Division 1 Under 19. North Heidelberg

12.14 (86) d Banyule 11.10 (76). Heidelberg 12.6 (78) d Eltham 8.6 (54). Greensborough

1 d Bundoora. West Preston Lakeside 21.11

(137) d Montmorency 6.3 (39).

Division 2 Seniors. Eltham 18.16 (124)

d Watsonia 4.2 (26). Lower Plenty 13.7 (85)

d Epping 4.2 (26). Thomastown 14.14 (98) d Panton Hill 7.9 (51). South Morang 11.14

(80) d Northcote Park 10.5 (65). Diamond Creek 22.14 (146) d St Mary’s 5.9 (39).

Division 2 Reserves. Eltham 22.11 (143)

d Watsonia 3.7 (25). Epping 9.8 (62) d Lower Plenty 3.1 (19). Thomastown 16.9 (105) d Panton Hill 2.9 (21). South Morang v Northcote Park. Diamond Creek 8.13 (61) d St Mary’s 0.11 (11).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Lower Plenty 14.11 (95) d Watsonia 11.13 (79). South Morang 11.12 (78) d Laurimar 11.7 (73).

Diamond Creek 12.13 (985) d St Mary’s 7.10 (52).

Division 3 Seniors. Fitzroy Stars 18.17 (125) d Reservoir 5.4 (34e). Kilmore 25.22 (172) d Lalor 3.4 (22). Laurimar 17.9 (111)

d Kinglake 9.9 (63). Mernda 10.11 (71) d

Heidelberg West 8.11 (59). Old Eltham Collegians: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. Fitzroy Stars 18.13 (121) d Reservoir 6.2 (38). Lalor v Kilmore.

Laurimar 28.19 (187) d Kinglake 3.3 (21).

Heidelberg West 9.11 (65) d Mernda 8.9 (57).

Old Eltham Collegians: Bye.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Macleod 16.19 (115) d Panton Hill 3.4 (22). Banyule/Heidelberg West: Bye. Hurstbriidge 20.12 (132) d

Thomastown 4.5 (29). Mernda 9.6 (60) d

Greensborough 2 8.7 (55).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Woori Yallock 19.12 (126) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 12.11 (83). Wandin 10.13 (73) d

Pakenham 8.4 (52). Narre Warren 31.20 (206) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 7.9 (51). Mt Evelyn 13.10 (88) d Monbulk 11.15 (81). UpweyTecoma: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. GembrookCockatoo 10.10 (70) d Woori Yallock 3.6 (24).

Pakenham 12.6 (78) d Wandin 3.6 (24). Narre

Warren 11.18 (84) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.2 (26). Mt Evelyn 15.15 (105) d Monbulk 3.4 (22). Upwey-Tecoma: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Healesville 17.22 (124) d Hallam 5.5 (35). Officer 13.11 (89)

d Belgrave 10.15 (75). Berwick 14.13 (97) d

Seville 11.12 (78). Emerald: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Healesville 7.15 (57) d Hallam 2.2 (14). Officer 10.8 (68) d

Belgrave 8.11 (59). Berwick Springs 13.12 (90) d Seville 2.3 (15). Emerald: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 17.22 (124) d Broadford 4.6 (30). Warburton-Millgrove 21.22 (148) d Yarra Glen 6.6 (42).

Alexandra 29.12 (186) d Yarra Junction 5.10 (40).

Division 2 Reserves. Powelltown 13.5 (83) d Broadford 7.8 (50). Warburton-Millgrove 23.13 (151) d Yarra Glen 1.3 (9). Alexandra 8.14 (62) d Yarra Junction 4.3 (27).

■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Bentleigh 16.12 (108) d

Mordialloc 14.12 (96). Cheltenham 16.8 (104)

d Springvale Districts 7.5 (47). Cranbourne Eagles 17.15 (117) d Port Melbourne Colts

3.8 (26). St Paul’s McKinnon 18.14 (122) d Chelsea Heights 9.5 (59). Dingley 33.19 (217) d St Kilda City 1.1 (7).

Division 2 Seniors. Black Rock 14.13 (97) d East Malvern 8.10 (58). Doveton Doves 12.10 (82) d Caulfield Bears 7.12 (54). East Brighton 16.26 (122) d Keysborough 4.2 (26). Hampton Park 13.13 (91) d Skye 4.9 (33). Murrumbeena 12.12 (84) d Highett 10.12 (72).

Division 3 Seniors. Endeavour Hills 24.5 (149) d Ashwood 7.14 (56). Carrum Patterson Lakes 12.17 (89) d Heatherton 7.2 (44). Frankston Dolphins 34.23 (227) d Narre South Saints 0.6 (6). Lyndhurst 16.11 (107) d Clayton 8.5 (53).

Division 4 Seniors. South Mornington 19.19 (133) d Lyndale 1.2 (8). Dandenong 30.11 (191) d Doveton Eagles 3.2 (20). Moorabbin Kangaroos 18.10 (118) d Hampton 10.9 (69).

■ Western Region Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Point Cook 10.16 (76) d

Altona 5.9 (39). Spotswood 10.16 (76) d

Hoppers Crossing 10.12 (72). Point Cook Centrals 13.11 (89) d Werribee Districts 12.11 (83). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 14.13 (97) d

Caroline Springs 9.12 (66).

Division 2 Seniors. Albion 33.17 (215) d Braybrook 1.3 (9). Newport 11.15 (81) d Sunshine 10.9 (69). Wydnhamvale 20.21 (141) d North Footscray 4.9 (33). Parkside: Bye.

Your

Stars

with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Rose

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2-4-3-5

Lotto Numbers: 2-14-22-23-33-41

Health should be good, however a lot of upheaval going on around you, and although it should not involve you personally it will have an effect. Travel is indicated and should be romantic.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 1-2-3-3

Lotto Numbers: 1-6-12-13-26-41

Most will be making the right moves to improve the financial picture. A romantic and passionate period is indicated. A missed career opportunity will come back.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 1-2-3-2

Lotto Numbers: 1-12-23-32-40-44

A romantic and busy period although family could create a problem. Old friends get in touch and a contact from you past may annoy. Health should improve.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Grey

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1-2-1-2

Lotto Numbers: 1-11-20-29-30-37

A very important period coming up; those in a position of responsibility or authority may have to speak their mind to keep control. Don’t listen to gossip or pass it on.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 3-8-3-2

Lotto Numbers: 3-10-12-21-30-42

A friend you helped in the past could surprise you with a reward career; opportunities are around; some could have hidden talents. An important person could take a big interest in your ideas.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Ivory

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2-4-9-3

Lotto Numbers: 2-5-14-23-30-41

Unwise to take people into your confidence. However, keep your ears tuned in to all around you. Luck is on your side and the past will have a big impact on your future decision making.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 1-4-1-9

Lotto Numbers: 1-11-14-28-37-40

This should be a very good period for money and love; perhaps a new romance could bring exciting highs. A surprising upturn in career, news.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 1-6-2-8

Lotto Numbers: 1-16-28-36-38-44

A partner could disagree with your point of view and another’s plans may have to be considered. Don’t take sides to avoid being caught in the middle of trouble.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 12-1-10-1

Lotto Numbers: 20-25-30-33-40-43

A very busy period and happy time among friends and family. In career affairs you will soon be making progress and people could be taking a lot of notice so be on your guard and your best behaviour.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 5-1-1-4

Lotto Numbers: 5-11-27-35-42-44

Could be a frustrating period and be very careful when out driving; travel plans may have to be deferred or altered. Career plans made now will have a big impact later this year.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Mauve

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 2-7-6-5

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Scoreboard

Women’s Football

■ Northern. Division 1 Women’s. Diamond Creek Womens 1 11.5 (71) d Banyule

5.4 (34). Darebin Womens 1 9.4 (58) d Eltham 5.9 (39). Montmorency 1 9.6 (60) d West Preston Lakeside 4.6 (30).

Division 2 Women’s. Heidelberg 10.13 (73) d Mernda 0.1 (1). Fitzroy Stars 8.5 (53) d Greensborough 6.5 (41).

Division 3 Women’s. Heidelberg West

4.10 (34) d Montmorency 2 1.1 (7). Darebin Women’s 2 2.2 (14) d Diamond Creek Women’s 2 1.4 (10).

■ Outer East. Division 1. Pakenham 4.3 (27) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.4 (16). Olinda-Ferny

Cr5eek 3.4 (22) d Healesville 3.0 (18).

Division 2. Seville 5.8 (38) d Wandin

2.4 (16). Belgrave 7.10 (52) d Yarra Junction 2.2 (14).

Country Leagues

■ Goulburn Valley Football League.

Seniors. Echuca 13.22 (100) d Benalla

4.5 (29). Mansfield 11.13 (79) d

Shepparton 7.8 (50). Euroa 13.18 (96) d Rochester 8.8 (56).

Reserves. Echuca 13.15 (93) d Benalla

2.0 (12). Mansfield 6.8 (44) d Shepparton

4.5 (29). Euroa 10.9 (69) d Rochester 9.5 (59).

Under 19. Echuca 17.12 (114) d

Benalla 2.6 (18). Shepparton 11.9 (75) d

Mansfield 5.5 (35). Rochester 16.17 (113)

d Euroa 3.3 (21).

■ Kyabram District Football League.

Seniors. Avenel 16.19 (115) d Undera

10.5 (65). Lancaster 17.10 (112) d Long-

wood 1.2 (8). Shepparton East 20.9 (129)

d Girgarre 2.5 (17). Nagambie 15.11 (101)

d Stanhope 10.4 (64). Murchison-Toolamba

11.12 (78) d Dookie United 5.7 (37).

Merrigum 16.10 (106) d Violet Town 7.9 (51). Tallygaroopna v Rushworth.

Reserves. Avenel 23.18 (154) d Undera

0.3 (3). Lancaster 38.22 (250) d Longwood

0.0 (0). Shepparton East 11.8 (74) d

Girgarre 5.4 (34). Stanhope 9.1 (55) d

Nagambie 6.5 (41). Murchison-Toolamba

11.9 (75) d Dookie United 3.5 (23).

Merrigum 14.18 (102) d Violet Town 2.4 (16). Tallygaroopna 10.8 (68) d Rushworth

3.6 (24).

Under 18. Lancaster 26.25 (181) d

Longwood 0.0 (0). Nagambie 19.20 (134)

d Stanhope 0.1 (1). Violet Town 11.14 (80)

d Undera 4.4 (28). Avenel, Dookie United, Girgarre, Merrigum, Murchison-Toolamba, Rushworth, Shepparton East, Tallygaroopna.

■ Riddell District Football League. Se-

niors. Romsey 12.9 (81) d Macedon 7.11 (53). Diggers Rest 176.13 (115) d West-

ern Rams 5.4 (34). Wallan 10.14 (74) d

Lancefield 3.13 (31). Riddell 9.6 (60) d

Melton Centrals 5.7 (37). Woodend-Hesket:

Bye.

■ The Outer East League 2023 season Round 14 saw the Rebels return to Rebel Park and host Yarra Junction for two games of football and four games of netball.

The Reserves, playing with 14 players on the ground as Junction was short, kicked five unanswered goals in the first half in a good contest whilst Junction won the second half with four goals to three as both teams worked hard, Alexandra 8.14 (62) to Yarra Junction 4.3 (27).

Awards: Shepparton Volkswagen – Jake Steyger, Ampol fuel card – Lachlan Collard, Alex Sportspower – Michael Coombs, Buxton Hotel – Jack McKay. Seniors

The Seniors needed a win to retain the chance of finishing top two and started with 10 goals to two before adding six goals to one in the second quarter against a hard working but undermanned Junction

The Rebels managed another 13 goals to two in the second half as Ted Watkin kicked 12 and Will Stewart 7 to add to his season tally, Alexandra 29.12 (186) to Yarra Junction 5.10 (40).

Awards: Incentives – Ted Watkin, Nick Meehan and Ryan Lucas, Buxton Hotel – Tom Boots. Yarck Hotel / Endeavour Petroleum volunteer award – Steve McDonald. Raffle winners after the games, meat tray – Ross Cornell, wine – Brad Howell, gate raffle – Richard Jack Netball Awards

A-Grade won 53 – 49: Incentive – Caitlan Haggis, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Jorja Gesler.

B-Grade won 53 – 18: Incentive – Eliza Gesler, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Ash Creighton.

C-Grade won 21 – 20: Incentive – Mikaela Krijt, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Kylie Cairns.

Under 17 won 26 – 21: Incentive – Emily Irwin, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Ashlee Frankcombe.

Thursday’s Rebel Raffles continued last Thursday and we thank our sponsors Swenrick Constructions, Yarck Hotel, Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Yarck Meat and Produce, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen, Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals with the winners Bob Pearson, Rocky Parkinson, Julie Steyger, Anne Benghamy and Mary Pearson.

The Swenrick Constructions Joker Jackpot was not won last week and will be worth $300 on Thursday so come along for your chance to win a prize.

On Thursday, August 17, the Club will have retired Australian soldier Dave Farrell visit to address the Under 15 netballers and Under 16 footballers after training with meals available, Dave then getting together with the senior netball and football after their training. Entry is free and everyone is welcome, meals available as usual.

This coming Saturday the senior Club football and netball teams travel to Warburton for our last home-and-away game of the season in two games of football and four games of netball. Awards will be at the Grand Hotel in Healesville

Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 17.22 (124) d Broadford 4.6 (30). Warburton-Millgrove

21.22 (148) d Yarra Glen 6.6 (42).

Alexandra 29.12 (186) d Yarra Junction

5.10 (40). Division 2 Reserves. Powelltown

13.5 (83) d Broadford 7.8 (50). WarburtonMillgrove 23.13 (151) d Yarra Glen 1.3 (9). Alexandra 8.14 (62) d Yarra Junction

4.3 (27).

NFNL Sunday

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Reserves. Romsey 15.11 (101) d

Macedon 5.9 (39). Diggers Rest 13.18 (96)

d Western Rams 2.2 (14). Wallan 15.8 (8)

d Lancefield 2.4 (16). Melton Centrals 7.6 (48) d Riddell 3.6 (24). Woodend-Hesket:

Bye.

Under 19.5. Gisborne Giants 21.18 (144) d Melton Centrals 2.0 (12). Romsey 13.11 (89) d Macedon 3.3 (25). Wallan 17.20 (122) d Riddell 1.1 (7). WoodendHesket: Bye.

OE Div. 2 Ladders

■ Seniors. 1. Watburton-Millgrove, 231.10, 48. 2. Alexandra, 202.88, 44. 3. Powelltown, 174.16, 44. 4. Yarra Glen, 73.59, 24. 5. Broadford, 44.04, 8. 6. Yarra Junction, 42.38, 0. Reserves. 1. Warburton-Millgrove, 572.24, 56. 2. Powelltown, 193.19, 40. 3. Alexandra, 121.37, 36. 4. Broadford, 84.43, 14. 5. Yarra Junction, 47.86, 12. 6. Yarra Glen, 25.36, 10.

The Division 2 Finals will commence the following Saturday and run for three weeks, venues to be announced this week, Grand Finals on Saturday, September 2.

Sunday

In Round 13 of the season, the Alexandra Football Netball Club junior teams returned to Rebel Park and hosted Wandong in four games of football.

The Alexandra Black and Alexandra Red netball teams played each other and the Under 16 football team hosted Euroa at Rebel Park.

The Under 9s and 10s football had a game but theirs is non-competitive and non-scoring so there is no win loss for that competition.

Under 12s Football

Alexandra 5.9 (39)

defeated Wandong 3.3 (21)

North Central Construction – Josh Northmore; Essence Coffee Lounge – Angus Clark ; Foodworks – Harish Balansag ; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Chase Hilder; Coach –Billy Baker, Tybar Reid and Levi Campbell.

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Under 14s Football

Alexandra 19.23 (137) defeated Wandong 0.0 (0)

North Central Construction – Logan Conway; Essence Coffee Lounge – CameronClark; Foodworks – Heath Sutcliffe; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Jesse Winch; Coach– Ryan Te Giffel.

Under 16s Football

Alexandra 9.12 (66) defeated Euroa 5.5(35)

DMK Taxation – Shaun Sutcliffe; Essence Coffee Lounge – Luke Wal; Foodworks –Angus Antrobus; Alexandra Bakery and Café –Ryan Sproles; Coach – Casey Collett.

Under 11s Netball

Alexandra Black 15 defeated Alexandra Red 5

Alex Black: Foodworks – Jayde Stewart; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Bella Lamaro, Alex Sportspower – Annie Barker; Alex Red: Foodworks – Zoe Coller; Alexandra Bakery and Cafe – Tilly Miljkovic; Miljkovic Family – Lila Friswell.

Under 13s Netball

Alexandra Black 29 defeated Alexandra Red 15

Alex Black: Foodworks – Cassie Kidd; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Megan Kendall, Alex Sportspower – Charli Newlands; Alex Red: Foodworks – Ella Palmer; Alexandra Bakery and Cafe – Tahlia Peine Malone; Miljkovic Family – Nikita Lyttle.

Under 15s Netball

Alexandra Black 16 defeated by Alexandra Red 26

Alex Black: Foodworks – Ashlee Collett; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Chelsea Webb Alex Red: Foodworks – Eva Twitchett ; Alexandra Bakery and Cafe – Darcy Kidd; Wales Family – Abby Miljkovic.

A very big thank you to the above award sponsors for their continued support of our junior footballers and netballers in 2023.

Next Sunday, Alexandra junior football and netball teams return to Rebel Park for the last home and away round of the season, hosting Tabilk in four games of football, Alexandra Black host Tabilk in two games of netball, Alexandra Red host St Marys in two games of netball.

In the Under 15 netball, Alexandra Black host Yea; and Alexandra Red has a bye. In the Under 16 football, the Rebels play Leitchville Gunbower at a venue to be confirmed.

If anyone can assist with the canteen on home games during the season please speak to Melissa Crane and Shona Miljkovic to go on the roster.

Alexandra will host Junior Preliminary Finals of football and netball at Rebel Park on Sunday, August 27.

Thank you to all the families that have paid their season 2023 junior football and netball player memberships and any families that have not done so yet, it would be appreciated if you could attend to this as soon as possible.

If you have any queries, please contact Club President Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

- Ray Steyger

(33).

Under 12 Green. Montmorency White 6.4 (40) d West Ivanhoe 1.5 (11). Hurstbridge 4.8 (32) d Mill Park 4.5 (29).

Under 13 Blue. Greensborough White 8.11 (59) d Eltham Black 1.1 (7). Montmorency 11.5 (71) d Yarrambat 4.3 (27).

Under 13 Red. Research 8.6 (54) d Greensborough Green 7.7 (49). West Preston Lakeside 4.12 (36) d Diamond Creek Devils 2.8 (20).

(55) d Eltham Black 4.4 (28).

Under 14 Girls Red. Laurimar 4.6 (30) d South Morang 3.3 (21). Eltham 3.6 (24) d Whittlesea 1.4 (10).

Under 14 Red. Montmorency 5.8 (38) d Research 2.3 (15). Diamond Creek 8.9 (57) d South Morang 3.9 (27).

Under 14 Green. Hurstbridge 7.7 (49) d Wallan 2.9 (21). West Ivanhoe 7.9 (51) d West Preston Lakeside 5.5 (35).

Under 15 Blue. Eltham Black 12.19 (91) d Montmorency Black 3.10 (28). Mill Park Blue 6.15 (51) d Yarrambat 7.6 (48).

Under 15 Red. Greensborough 15.12 (102) d Eltham Red 4.11 (35). South Morang 8.10 (58) d Whittlesea 6.2 (18).

Under 16 Girls Blue. Yarrambat 4.9 (33) d Laurimar 1.1 (7). Research 5.8 (38) d Diamond Creek Womens 4.8 (32).

Under 16 Blue. Yarrambat 15.6 (96) d Eltham Black 8.6 (54). Montmorency 16.14 (110) d Whittlesea 6.7 (43).

Under 16 Girls Red. Diamond Creek Womens 2 3.6 (24) d Darebin Womens 2.1 (13). Eltham 10.5 (65) d Wallan 3.3 (21).

Under 16 Red. South Morang Gold 13.8 (86) d Epping 8.18 (66). Lauirmar 7.9 (51) d Research 5.5 (35).

Under 17.5 Blue. Montmorency 8.6 (54) d Eltham 4.15 (39). Diamond Creek Blue 11.14 (80) d Yarrambat 11.8 (74).

Under 17.5 Red. Research 12.11 (83) d Kilmore 10.10 (7)). Greensborough 6.9 (45) d South Morang 5.8 (38).

Under 18 Girls Blue. Yarrambat 5.7 (37) d South Morang 1.9 (15). Montmorency 9.8 (62) d Diamond Creek Womens 1.1 (7).

NFNL Netball

■ Section 1. North Heidelberg 1 57 d

North Heidelberg 2 54. Diamond Creek 1

53 d Heat 1 51. North Heidelberg 3 62 d

Bundoora 1 45.

Section 2. North Heidelberg 4 30 d

Hurstbridge 1 28. Heat 2 37 d Montmorency 1 25. Bundoora 2 52 d Bundoora 2 24.

Section 3. Thomastown 1 30 d North

Heidelberg 5 27. Watsonia 1 31 d North

Heidelberg 6 18. Lalor 1 29 d Hume 1 21.

Greensborough 1: Bye.

Section 4. Heidelberg West 1 29 d Heat 3 25. Epping 1 32 d Watsonia 2 25. Kinglake 1 25 d South Morang 1 22. Greensborough 2 37 d Hurstbridge 2 23.

Section 5. Fitzroy Stars 1 28 d Hazel

Glen 1 22. Thomastown 2 21 d Bundoora 4

16. Heat 5 v Lalor 2. Whittlesea 1 37 d

Montmorency 2 19. Heat 4 41 d Kilmore 1

25.

Local Sport

Dominant display as Bulls blitz Burra

■ Bundoora remain in the hunt for a double chance finish in the NFNL Division 1 competition, after a huge 51-point win over Greensborough at Greensborough War Memorial Park.

While fighting for their own spot in the top five, Greensborough lacked the eagerness and desire to take the Bulls by their horns all throughout the first half, allowing Bundoora to execute a gameplan that saw them kick an incredible eight goals to nil in the opening quarter.

Although the Boro would improve as the game went on, the lead would be too much to overcome, as the visitors maintained the rage long enough to finish 14.17 (101) to 7.8 (50) victors.

Section 6. Diamond Creek 21 37 d

Hume 2 21. Epping 4 24 d Epping 2 30. Kilmore 2 34 d Bundoora 5 20. Panton Hill 1 30 d St Mary’s 1 26.

Section 7. Watsonia 3 24 d Hurst-bridge

3 19. Thomastown 4 29 d Bundoora 6 26.

Heat 6 34 d Montmorency 3 14. La Trobe 1 41 d Kilmore 5 11.

Section 8. Northcote Park 1 29 d

Greensborough 3 12. Whittlesea 2 20 d South Morang 2 18. Thomastown 3 40 d

Diamond Creek 1 26. Montmorency 4 25 d Bundoora 7 12. Kilmore 3 28 d La Trobe 2

18.

Section 9. West Ivanhoe 1 20 drew with

Bundoora 9 20. Kilmore 4 21 d Epping 5

19. Lower Plenty 1 44 d Epping 3 18. Hurstbridge 4 29 d Heat 7 19.

Section 10. Bundoora 8 26 d Lalor 3

16. Heidelberg West 2 22 d South Morang

3 19. Hurstbridge 5 22 d Watsonia 4 22.

Heat 8 28 d Watsonia 4 15. Heat 8 28 d

Kinglake 2 22. Montmorency 5 32 d Heat

9 25.

Section 11. Hazel Glen 2 34 d La Triobe

3 18. Epping 6 35 d Kilmore 6 15. Watsonia

5 33 d Thomastown 5 12. Epping 7 30 d

Fitzroy Stars 18. West Preston Lakeside 1 49 d Bundoora 10.

Section 12. Hurstbridge 6 23 d Epping

8 17. Hazel Glen 3 20 d Bundoora 12 11. Montmorency 6 10 d Bundoora 11 9. Whittlesea 3 29 d Kilmore 7 19.

Section 13. Hazel Glen 5 24 d Epping 9 7. Heast 10 29 d Bundoora 13 26. South

Morang 4 16 d Hazel Glen 4 4.

OE Netball

■ Division 1 A-Grade. Seville 62 d Berwick Springs 25. Emerald 88 d Yea 28. ROC 63 d Belgrave 31. Healesville: Bye.

Division 1 B-Grade. Emerald 46 d Yea

25. Hallam 38 d Healesville 26. Seville 75 d Berwick Springs 29. ROC 68 d Belgrave 39.

Division 1 C-Grade. Emerald 44 d Yea 23. Seville 58 d Berwick Springs 10. ROC 45 d Belgrave 38. Healesville: Bye.

Division 1 D-Grade. Hallam 28 d

Healesville 25. ROC 28 d Belgrave 19. Seville 43 d Berwick Springs 17. Emerald: Bye.

Division 2 A-Grade. Broadford 43 d

Powelltown 26. Warburton-Millgorve 66 d Yarra Glen 51. Alexandra 53 d Yarra Junction 49.

Division 2 B-Grade. Broadford 56 d Powelltown 30. Yarra Glen 44 d WarburtonMillgrove 42. Alexandra 53 d Yarra Junction 18.

Division 2 C-Grade. Broadford 37 d Powelltown 28. Yarra Glen 38 d WarburtonMillgrove 31. Alexandra 21 d Yarra Junction 20.

Division 2 D-Grade. WarburtonMillgrove 28 d Yarra Glen 21. Powelltown, Yarra Junction: Bye.

Michael Ryan’s men remain level on points with third placed North Heidelberg, and while the 51-point margin boosted their percentage, they’re still 12 percent behind the Bulldogs. Greensborough meanwhile missed another chance to jump into the top five and still sit two points away from Hurstbridge in fifth position.

Hamish Shepheard had a day out after he was placed in the forward pocket for the Bulls He went on to boot seven majors in dominant fashion that helped separate his side from any threat of a trailing margin.

Sam Lloyd continued his elite season with two goals that accompanied stellar performances from Jedd Longmire and Nathan Thomas, who steered the composure of a side that came out looking the part for finals.

The Boro were able to find a spark out of captain Jack Johnston once again, with the defender using his consistent and powerful kick to help clear the ball away from scoring threats.

Zac Hart, Harrison Andronaco and Ben Pannam were among the hosts best on the day, after showcasing their explosive play that opened the ground up to those around them.

From the first bounce, the Bulls looked to attack up the middle, with Ben Young and Kain Proctor kicking a goal each after finding the better end of Sam Lloyd forward 50 entries.

Hamish Shepheard would quickly make his presence known up forward, after standing tall to mark every kick that came his way, booting three majors in the span of 10 minutes for a 33point lead.

The goal-kicking party would continue for Bundoora through Liam Malia who kicked true from set distance, before Shepheard would follow in with his fourth of the afternoon in similar fashion.

The Boro were simply being outworked in contests and outplayed around the ground, with their execution of certain kicks falling flat and causing turnovers that quickly turned into scores.

Matthew Evans would cement a flawless opening quarter for the Bulls, leading for a mark and slotting a major, pushing the margin to 53points at the first break.

Signs of Boro life would finally be shown in the second quarter, as a snap from Harrison Andronaco, went between the big sticks for his side’s first goal of the game.

The momentum would be snuffed out by a Lloyd goal, but Andronaco would continue to impress, after selling some candy on the boundary and snapping in thunderous fashion to keep the game barely within reach.

However, Shepheard was not done yet and would showcase his talent by fending off a defender from a tackle, giving him enough space to dribble kick truly from 20 meters out setting a 57-point margin for his side.

His seventh and final goal of the game would come from a bend on the boundary, ending the first half with a massive 65-point lead for the Bulls.

Saade Ghazi’s side would need a monumental third term to get back into the match and they would get off to a good start from an unlikely source, as a move to the forward 50 for key defender Angus Sievers had an immediate impact, with the 19-year-old kicking his first major of the season.

But again, the Lloyd and Shepheard combination could not be stopped, with Lloyd kicking inside to Shepheard who handballed back to Lloyd for a major on the run and a 64-point lead.

Daniel Ferronato showed off his goal-kicking prowess with two majors to both end the third and start the fourth quarter.

Both sides exchanged late goals, but the damage was done in a scintillating opening half which saw Bundoora finish 51-point winners.

- Miles Earl, NFNL

Lions bounce back

■ South Morang have picked up a vital four points to keep their Division 2 finals hopes alive, defeating Northcote Park by 15 points at Mill Park Lakes Reserve.

The Lions trailed by a point at half time before kicking six goals to four in the second half and while they had to grab the lead back in the last term, they did enough to prevail 11.14 (80) to 10.5 (65) and end a three-game losing streak.

After dropping out of the top five for the first time all season last week, South Morang reentered the top half and are a game clear in fourth spot.

The Cougars meanwhile hold onto fifth position, and are just four percent clear of Watsonia, making their battle next week a potential finals deciding contest.

Demetrios Constantinou was enormous and produced one of his best games of the season. He held up the Lions’ backline, having multiple intercept possessions and always creating effective handball chains from the back half.

Gary Moorcroft continued his excellent form in the forward line, booting five goals, two of them coming in the last term. It’s the most he’s kicked in a game since Round 8, and he now has 43 goals for the season.

Alexander Boyse single-handedly kept the Cougars in the hunt during the final term, kicking all three of his goals in the quarter, while winning every marking contest inside 50.

Meanwhile veteran Christopher Clark displayed a brilliant performance for the visitors. He was very effective by foot and his game was highlighted by two long range majors in the first term.

Moorcroft got things underway for the hosts by kicking the opening goal of the match after receiving a downfield free kick within the first 30 seconds.

But the Cougars then took control, with their ball winning ability allowing them to put the pressure on the Lions defenders and kick three of the next four goals to go into the first change with a three-point lead.

South Morang responded with the opening major of the second term as despite dropping the mark, Liam Jolly kicked the ball off the ground to regain the lead for his side.

The pressure from both sides were exceptional and illustrated the importance the win would have for both side’s finals chances.

Gary Hall’s men again had the ascendency in the early stages, but Northcote Park slowly started to win the ball back and a simple set shot goal from Joseph Hess 11 minutes into the quarter saw the visitors hit the front.

Both sides then traded goals. First it was the Lions as Tye Hall launched to take a brilliant mark and convert close to goal, before Matthew D’Angelo won a free kick and responded for the away side.

Each team finished with three goals apiece

for the quarter but while South Morang won the term, inaccuracy meant they trailed by a point at the main break.

The third term wasn’t as much of an arm wrestle as the first half, with the Lions taking complete control of the contest.

They limited the Cougars’ possession of the footy and defended exceptionally well when the visitors looked to surge forward.

As a result, Northcote Park were kept scoreless in the quarter and while the Lions had seven scoring shots, they could only muster 2.5 for their efforts.

It meant that Stephen Saddington’s men only trailed by 16 points at the final change, a more than gettable deficit to reach.

An opening minute goal from Boyse looked to switch the momentum into Northcote Park’s favour early in the last quarter.

Joshua D’Intinosante got one back to settle nerves of South Morang fans but the Cougars would not lie down as a tough set shot from Boyse found its way through the big sticks to reduce the deficit to 10.

Curic kept the surge going by running into the open goal before another mark and goal from Boyse suddenly had the visitors in front and in full control of the game.

But just as Northcote Park looked to run away with the match, the Lions started to win the ball out of the middle and the goals soon came from their ability to maintain possession in their attacking half.

Moorcroft’s set shot conversion gave the advantage back to the hosts before a miracle goal from Koby Davies had the Lions buzzing as they approached time on.

The Cougars tried desperately to recreate the blitz that saw them hit the front earlier in the quarter.

Boyse took another mark inside 50 but this time couldn’t convert, before Moorcroft’s fifth goal of the afternoon sealed a return to the winner’s list and return to the top five for South Morang.

- Matt Haug, NFNL

● ● Bundoora 14.17 (101) d Greensborough 7.8 (50). Photo: NWM Studios.

● ● ● ● South Morang 11.14 (80) d Northcote Park 10.5 (65).

Photo: NWM Studios

Kinglake slip to third spot

■ Laurimar have returned to the top two on the Division 3 ladder at the expense of Kinglake, who they defeated by 48 points in an impressive display at Laurimar Reserve.

Grabbing the lead early and never being headed thereafter, the local fans were thrilled to see the Power produce some slick ball movement and classy teamwork in the 17.9 (111) to 9.9 (63) result.

“Very proud of the way we moved the ball, our spread and pressure were very good,” Laurimar coach Jimmy Atkins said.

Atkins noted that captain Mitch Thompson has had a good last month and that today was his best game for the year. Thompson was important in kicking two goals in the first term when the game was on the line and he regularly managed to get his hands on the ball in plenty of space.

Noah Mooney as a forward target and Aidan Clarke in the ruck were also things that pleased the coach, with both these players hitting the scoreboard.

Jacson Cecil kicked three majors, the most he has kicked in a match since mid-June, while Kaiden Arthur played forward and also registered three goals.

Goulburn Murray Junior Football

■ Under 12. Alexandra 5.9 (39) d Wandong 3.3 (21). Tabilk 7.8 (50) d Broadford 4.9 (33). St Mary’s 4.2 (26) d Yea 3.6 (24). Seymour: Bye. Under 14. Alexandra 19.22 (136) d Wandong 0.0 (0). Tabilk v Broadford. Yea v St Mary’s. Seymour: Bye. Under 16. Shepparton United v Leitchville-Gunbower. Seymour 20.12 (132) d Moama 7.4 (46). Alexandra 9.12 (66) d Euroa 5.5 (35). Tatura: Bye.

Outer East Junior Football

■ Under 11 Mixed. Upwey-Tecomas 18.10 (118) d Seville 0.0 (0). Mt Evelyn 9.4 (58) d Wesburn 0.2 (2). Olinda-Ferny Creek 2.2 (14) d Emerald 2.0 (12). Healesville 4.7 (31) d Wandin 1.2 (8). Under 12 Girls. Healesville 4.5 (29) d Monbulk 0.0 (0). Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.3 (33) d Wandin 0.0 (0). Under 13 Mixed Ranges. Wandin 4.8 (32) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 2.7

NFNL

Big results in NFNL Women’s

■ It was a dramatic final round of the home and away season in the top flight, while some big results took place across the opening week of finals in Division 2 and 3.

Division 1

It was a must win game for Diamond Creek Women’s 1 on Saturday when they faced Banyule at Beverley Road Oval and they did just that, finishing 37-point winners. The Creekers did the damage in the first half, scoring an accurate 8.1 while keeping the Bears to just two majors on their way to a 11.5 (71) to 5.3 (34) victory, which at that point, put them in the top four. Chiara Nardo was superb for the reigning premiers and kicked four majors, while Linda Thorp produced three goals. Maykaylah Appleby stood out too for the visitors while the Bears’ best efforts came from Chloe Sheean, who kicked three of her side’s five goals for the afternoon.

With Diamond Creek Women’s 1 prevailing, Darebin 1 had to defeat Eltham at A.H. Capp Reserve if they were to play finals football in 2023. And while the Panthers produced one more scoring shot for the match, the Falcons accuracy meant they were able to claim 19-point triumph, winning 9.4 (58) to 5.9 (39) to seal their place in the top four. Julia Phung and Karmen Wong were excellent for the home side and had a big say in the final result. The latter kicked two majors as well as Cameron Williams who has now kicked seven goals in the last three games. Angelique Reibelt produced her 19th goal of the season and was one of five individual goalkickers for Eltham

Montmorency 1 produced a nice lead into their finals campaign after a comfortable 29point victory over West Preston-Lakeside 1 at Montmorency Park North Oval. The Roosters did keep it close throughout the opening three terms, trailing by just seven points at the final change before the Magpies dominated the last quarter, kicking five majors to nil on their way to winning 9.6 (60) to 4.7 (31). Jessica Nursey proved to be the difference up forward, kicking a season-high four goals while Madeline Ellis produced another best on ground performance for the ladder leaders. Ashleigh Snow’s quality was on show despite her side’s loss and was named as the visitors’ best, while Chloe Oakley kicked two goals for the Roosters.

Division 2

Heidelberg waltzed through to the Second Semi-Final after a strong 72-point win over Mernda in the Qualifying Final at Whittlesea Showgrounds. The Demons were kept scoreless until the second half which until that point, the Tigers had slotted through six majors and

didn’t look back on their way to recording a comfortable 10.13 (73) to 0.1 (1) result. Nikki Watts kicked three goals and was named as her side’s best in a terrific display, while midfield teammates Tessa Hankinson, Mia Tascone and Emily De Sando were all just as impressive.

Gulia Ceravolo led the way for Mernda, with the likes of Monica Bradford and Brianne Keogh also having influential moments at times throughout the match.

The Fitzroy Stars claimed their first finals win in the NFNL women’s competition, coming from behind to defeat Greensborough by 12 points in the elimination final at Whittlesea Showgrounds. The Boro had a one-point advantage at three quarter time, before the Stars stormed home in the final term in what was an outstanding effort, kicking four goals to two in the quarter to prevail 8.5 (53) to 6.5 (41) and go through to the first semi-final. Bonnie Kairouz kicked three of the Stars eight goals for the match while Dawn McGuiness was at her best, playing a brilliant match. Three majors from Dakota Gray De Jong kept the Boro in the game while Tayla Hill finished as Greensborough’s best.

Division 3

Heidelberg West defeated Montmorency 2 for the second time in as many weeks to book their spot in the second semi-final, winning by 27 points at Whittlesea Showgrounds. The Hawks were brilliant in their first senior women’s finals match, keeping the Magpies scoreless until the final term on their way to a 4.10 (34) to 1.1 (7) win which could have been larger had it have not been for inaccurate goalkicking. Crystal Grech and Molly Reinke have been two of the more prominent stand outs for Heidelberg West this season and the duo again delivered on the big stage, meanwhile Sophie Foote kicked two majors and was the side’s only multiple goalkicker. Josephine Akuei was excellent for the Magpies despite the defeat.

In a tight elimination final at the Whittlesea Showgrounds, Darebin 2 held on to win by just four points in a great contest against Diamond Creek Women’s 2. Just three goals were kicked in the match, but it was anyone’s game until the final siren, with the Falcons prevailing 2.2 (14) to 1.4 (10) to move onto the semi-final. Alfie Larkin and Caitlin Smith were Darebin’s two goalkickers, with the Larkin having an outstanding game alongside teammate Mel Griffin. Holly Pink’s great form in the home and away season translated into Sunday’s final, while Simone Secombe finished as the Creekers’ leading goalkicker with 13 goals, after being the side’s only goalkicker in the defeat. - NFNL

As well as being good on the spread, the Power players shared the load better than their opponents, with good contributions from all 23 players.

Laurimar had the first use of a light breeze and broke away in the shadows of quarter time with four of the last five goals to lead by 20points.

Similarly, in the middle stages of the second term, the hosts booted four of five goals to sail out to a 31-point lead.

Thomas Clarke was a stand-out performer for the Lakers and he stepped up with the last two goals of the half to keep his team in touch. The resultant 19-point deficit left his side close enough to make a charge at the main break.

Ethan Robinson , who spent most of the game up forward, booted the first goal of the third term, one of his two for the day, and with the margin back to 14-points, a tight tussle looked likely.

But the Power then went on a rampage, scoring five consecutive goals to virtually put the game away.

A late goal to Laker Krystopher Douglas, after applying a great tackle, left his team trailing by 37-points at the last change.

At the three-quarter time, Kinglake coach Andrew Fairchild was disappointed that his team fell away after looking good in the first five minutes of the term, but regardless, he urged his side to believe and to take the game on.

However, any hopes of a comeback were extinguished early into the final term, when Arthur kicked two majors on the back of passages of play worthy of the highlights reel.

The Lakers kept at it, with ruckman Clarke taking numerous good marks as a link player. But the Laurimar defence held firm and the visitors could only manage a single goal in the last quarter.

Their inability to limit the damage when the Power had control proved to be the difference in the end.

“We were beaten by a good footy side today, we’ll aim to bounce back next week and hope to have another crack at them in the finals,” Andrew Fairchild said.

The Lakers coach said that his team didn’t have too many winners on the day, however, as well as the outstanding efforts by Clarke, Jed Tyrrell received some praise as a high half forward, while Bailey Robinson continued his stellar season.

Kinglake slipped to third spot on the ladder with the loss and look set to head to a first semifinal. They can still mathematically grab the double chance if they win their last remaining game next week and other results go their way.

- Doug Long, NFNL

d Emerald 1.6 (12).

Under 15 Boys Ranges. Healesville

(68) d Yarra Glen 6.5 (41). UpweyTecoma 12.16 (88) d Mt Evelyn 1.2 (8).

9.7 (61) d Emerald 5.6 (36).

Under 15 Boys Yarra. Woori Yallock

(85) d Emerald 1.5 (11). Mt Evelyn 20.14 (134) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 3.3 (21).

17.11 (113) d Upwey-Tecoma 8.4 (52).

Under 16 Girls. Mt Evelyn 8.3 (51) d Belgrave 0.3 (3). Yarra Glen 4.5 (29) d Monbulk 2.8 (20). Healesville 15.14 (104) d Wesburn 0.1 (1).

Under 17 Boys. Gembrook-Cockatoo

6.15 (61) d Upwey-Tecoma 7.0 (42).

Healesville 9.15 (69) d Mt Evelyn 3.7 (25). Woori Yallock 20.16 (136) d Wandin-Yarra Glen 1.1 (7).

Outer East Junior Netball

■ Under 17. Pakenham 25 d Beaconsfield 18. Seville 38 d Berwick 11. ROC 48 d Mt Evelyn 8. Narre Warren 60 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 14. Wandin: Bye.

17 and Under Blue. Broadford 20 d Powelltown 18. Alexandra 26 d Yarra Junction 21. Warburton-Millgrove: Bye.

17 and Under White. Pakenham 37 d Berwick 16. ROC 18 d Beaconsfield 13. Narre Warren: Bye.

15 and Under Blue. Berwick 34 d Pakenham 13. ROC 37 d Beaconsfield 10. Narre Warren: Bye.

15 and Under White. Beaconsfield 33 d ROC 28. Narre Warren 43 d Hampton Park 7. Berwick 34 d Pakenham 15.

13 and Under Blue. Pakenham 22 d Berwick 8. ROC 35 d Beaconsfield 8. Narre Warren: Bye.

13 and Under White. Pakenham 12 drew with Berwick 12. ROC 25 d Beaconsfield 12. Narre Warren 53 d Hampton Park 4.

Outer East Premier Netball

■ Division A. Beaconsfield 82 d Gembrook Cockatoo 35. Wandin 68 d Pakenham 38. Mt Evelyn 66 d Monbulk 56. Narre Warren 56 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 45. Upwey-Tecoma 36 d Berwick 26. Division B. Beaconsfield 51 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 27. Wandin 49 d Pakenham 32. Mt Evelyn 44 d Monbulk 39. Narre Warren

● ● ● ● Laurimar 17.9 (111) d Kinglake 9.9 (63). Photo: NWM Studios.

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Diana Trask: Memories Are Made Of This

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Diana Trask was one of the first popular Australian singers to be successful in the USA but soon after many others followed: Helen Reddy, Olivia Newton-John and in recent times Keith Urban. Diana's success began on the Sing Along with Mitch TV Show from New York. Coming back to Australia she had a national hit TV show The Di Trask Show.

Dear Friends, I am so happy and excited to have my CD “Memories Are Made of This” made available to you through The Local Paper. I trust you will enjoy hearing this great selection of wonderful songs I sang on “The Di Trask Show” all those years ago. With love, Diana

1. Memories Are Made of This

2. Unforgettable

3. Alley Cat

4. Que Sera Sera

5. Heather on the Hill

6. Half as Much

7. All or Nothing at All

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9. Green Eyes

11. Hello Young Lovers

12. To the Ends of the Earth

13. Days of Wine and Roses

14. Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer

15. Goodnight Irene

16. Comes Love

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● ● ● ● 'Priscilla' will run from September 8-23 at the Geelong Arts Centre.

Fuse Festival

■ The City of Darebin is set to stage the Fuse Festival Spring 2023 from September 2 - 17. The multi-arts festival will take place in Darebin's streets, parks, venues, theatres, galleries and other public spaces.

Curated by Maylene Yinarr, Ganbu Gulin, (meaning ‘One Mob’ in the Woi-Wurrung language), is an annual inclusive citizenship celebration where new citizens to Darebin are formally welcomed to their new home on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.

Ganbu Gulin: Lore will also feature a film screening of the documentary, ‘Ganbu Gulin’, live performances, workshops, and more. Taking place at Darebin Arts Centre, the day also features a marketplace by The Mindful Mob Healing Markets. Performance highlights include sets by The Deans of Soul, Timmy Commerford and the Murrundaya Yepengna Dance Troupe. The event is free.

Each festival, the City of Darebin commissions works to be presented through the Fuse Fund initiative, which gives local artists an opportunity to explore new practices and engage with additional resources to improve, perfect, and diversify their art forms.

Through the Fuse Fund this spring, Reservoir Little ArtGallery is offering a unique opportunity for locals to showcase their art in the public gallery space. In a model like a community book exchange, visitors can take the artwork home or showcase their own work for free. Curated by local artist Nicole Robertson, the exhibition will begin with a series of 17 purchased artworks, which will be accompanied by the art donated from the community. Throughout the exhibition, the commissioned artists and their artwork will be shared across social media. This project aims to provide an accessible platform for Reservoir locals to enjoy and share artwork.

Fuse presents its inaugural Fuse Film program in partnership with Thornbury Picture House, 82 High St, Thornbury, on Tuesday, September. 12. Featuring Julia Madeleine Stella, a Darebin-based animator and illustrator who has a deep passion for using animation to tell stories in unique and captivating ways that cannot be achieved through any other medium. In 2020 she released her first short film, Star Thief, a whimsical tale of the Moon and a giant fish who devours the night sky. It has since won multiple awards and screened in nine countries across the world.

The Fuse Film event also features short documentary films by graduate students from La Trobe University. These films were produced for the 2020 and 2021 Fuse Spring festivals, but due to COVID restrictions, they were only available online. In the 2020 season, the students were challenged to make films that explored how COVID-19, social isolation and financial pressures were affecting Darebin artists and their practices.

Bundoora Homestead, 7 Prospect Hill Drive, Bundoora, presents Us Mob featuring important artworks of 12 Victorian Koori Elders, evoking a love for culture and Country. The Us Mob Elders Exhibition aims to celebrate the legacies and show the ongoing practice of students who attended the Indigenous Art Unit at RMIT University's School of Art between 2005 and 2012. Artists include Aunty Bunta Patten, Aunty Frances Gallagher, Uncle Herb Patten, Aunty Gwen Garoni, Aunty Gwen Brooke, Uncle Kennedy Edwards, Aunty Lorraine Nelson, Ray Thomas and Uncle Talgium Edwards. Curated by Sharon West, Dr. Lyndon Ormond Parker and Simon Rose.

Fuse Fund presents a 3-minute short film on Wild Conductors, offering insights into their creative development process

In partnership with the Darebin Arts Precincts Programming Team, Fuse presents an intergenerational performance, Pony Cam All This Could Be Yours’which investigates age, intimacy, apologies, guidance, and the dancing body.

The Darebin Arts Precincts Programming Team will also present the Mayor’s Writing Awards and the launch of Darebin’s annual and local publication D’Sribe on Tuesday, September 5 at 1 pm and 6 pm at Darebin Arts Centre

Fuse Spring 2023 takes place from September 2 - 17. The full program can be found on www.fusedarebin.com.au

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BELOVED KATIE

■ Julie Houghton and Friends presents Beloved Katie, a celebration of Kathleen Ferrier in words and music

If Australia gave the world its greatest soprano Nellie Melba in the 19th century, England produced the world’s best contralto when Kathleen Ferrier was born on April 22, 1912. Her extraordinary voice was a one off, and her life was over too soon when she died of cancer in 1953.

But behind the voice was a down to earth Lancashire lass with an impish sense of humour and genuine friendships with the musical greats of her era, from Britten to Barbirolli.

Fifty years after her untimely death, come and meet the character behind the voice, and hear some of her iconic music in Beloved Katie – a celebration of Kathleen Ferrier, written by Jamie Moffat and Julie Houghton and performed by Julie Houghton, Karen van Spall, Suzanne Shakespeare, Alex Owens and Ricardo R Idini

2pm. Sunday, August 13. St George’s Anglican Church, 41 Baroda St, Travencore. Tickets $25 and $20 concession available at the door.

- Bernadine Hammond

Strictly Ballroom

Fran’s grandmother), Bryn J Clapp (Barry Fife), Peter Jenkins (Les Kendall), Natasha Harvey (Liz Hall), Remi Stock (Tina Sparkle) and Ethan Hooper (Wayne Burns).

A wonderful high energy ensemble supported the leading players, and bravo to expert junior ballroom dancers Matilda Doughty (Kylie Hastings) and Aiden Floris (Luke).

Daniel Jow's lighting design enhanced the visuals in spectacular style, as did Victoria Horne’s colourful and stunning costumes.

Vocal Director Maddy Corbel achieved firstclass results with cast vocals and backings; sound was designed by Marcello Le Ricco.

McNamara’s clever set facilitated seamless scene changes, Rostron’s dynamic choreography was well executed by the dancers, and Woodford’s orchestra splendidly rendered the score. Congratulations to Bev Woodford on her 50th year with PLOS

The PLOS Musical Productions’ version of Strictly Ballroom utilised every opportunity to ensure entertainment with a capital ‘E’.

One of the best shows seen. Congratulations to all.

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

June

■ PLOS Musical Productions presented a lavish, sparkling production of Strictly Ballroom at the Frankston Arts Centre.

The dream production team of Karl McNamara (Director/Set Designer), Bev Woodford (Musical Director) and Steve Rostron (Choreographer) merged years of shared theatrical experience with innovative artistic vision, to collaboratively produce a refreshingly original interpretation.

Created by Baz Luhrmann, Strictly Ballroom tells of champion ballroom dancer Scott Hastings defying his ballroom-dancing family’s tradition and championship judges, to follow his passion to dance his own independent style.

Two cultures clash when Scott partners dancing beginner Fran, while tradition and independent thinking clash when Scott and Fran courageously dance in the Pan Pacific Grand Prix competitions. The outcome is heartwarming and inspirational.

The strong, talented cast assembled by McNamara was headed by triple-threats Mitchell Smith (Scott Hastings) and Guada Bañez (Fran), who excelled in all aspects of their roles.

Special mention must also be made of the outstanding performances enjoyed from Lauren Edwards (Scott’s mother, Shirley), crowdpleaser John Tacey (Doug Hastings), personable Chris Brown (JJ Silvers); Diego Torres (Fran’s father), Carla Gianinotti (Abuela,

■ June, presented by Fabricated Rooms at Theatreworks, is a compelling piece of theatre - strong yet gentle, humorous yet serious.

The piece, written by Patrick McCarthy, is a one woman show, and Caroline Lee certainly needs no one else to assist in keeping the audience enthralled as she leads us through her one year journey of silence, why it came about and where it took her. A cataclysmic family reaction to her mother’s death resulted in June not speaking for a year, a year in which she delved deeply into the real meaning and worth of words, relationships and values.

Directed by Emily Tomlins with a set, Zoe Rouse, that seemed born from the marriage of classical pillars and distant rain forests, June weaves us gently, willingly into her web of self understanding.

This piece is superbly cocooned with soft music and nature’s sounds, Jess Keffe. They seem as much a part of June as her very breathing. Lisa Mibus’ lighting seems to embrace her at times as she finds memories that clarify her emotions and actions during her year’s self imposed solitude.

The script led her to rhetorically ask the audience their opinions; you could almost sense the person next to you about to answer .... this was intimate theatre.

There is a yearning for intimacy with us, a soft hand on our arm to stop, stay a little and ponder so that our thoughts will rise from deep within, rather than us hurrying to discover them.

- Review by Maggie Morrison

● ● Debi Marshall

■ Sisters in Crime presents the 23rd Davitt Awards Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, September 2, at 6pm for 6.30pm at South Melbourne’s Rising Sun Hotel.

Some 144 crime fiction books by Australian women are in contention for six Davitt Awards, to be presented at a gala dinner by Walkley-Award winning investigative journalist, and true-crime author, Debi Marshall.

The categories are: Best Adult Novel; Best Young Adult Novel; Best Children’s Novel; Best Non-fiction Book; Best Debut Book (any category); and Readers’ Choice (as voted by the 600+ members of Sisters in Crime Australia).

Prior to the awards presentation, Debi will be in conversation with true crime author and podcaster, Emily Webb.

Event Details: Saturday, September 2 at 6 for 6.30pm

Venue: Rising Sun Hotel, 2 Raglan St., South Melbourne

Details and bookings: https:// sistersincrime.org.au/celebration-23rd-davittawards-for-the-best-crime-books-byaustralian-women/

- Cheryl Threadgold

Murder: A New Beginning

● ● Meet the cast of Murder: A New Beginning: Jill Davis (back row left), John Davidson, Kevin Seerup, Mary Murphy, Heather Seerup (front left), Natalie Rowe, Ian Robinson and Peter Eddy.

■ The Smile Theatre Company is celebrating its tenth anniversary by presenting Murder: a New Beginning on August 11, 12, 13 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale. Co-written by Ian Robinson and Peter Eddy and directed by Peter Eddy, the twoact play is billed as an 'adults' only murder mystery', with a cast of eight.

The story tells of the Pimpernel Entertainment Group founded by Sir Percival Blakeny, about to celebrate their 90th Anniversary. Their original radio studio is being renovated to perform an old-fashioned radio play as part of the celebration.

A group of actors, who all owe their start to Pimpernel, are gathering for the first rehearsal. All is fun and games, until an unwelcome performer from their past arrives and revenge is taken. Who did it? Why? Each person reveals a secret from their past as the play unfolds.

The Smile Theatre Company is a not-forprofit community theatre company.

Performance Details: August 11 at 8pm, August 12 at 2pm and 8pm, August 13 at 2pm.

Venue: Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale

Tickets: All one price $30

Duration: 90 minutes

Bookings: www.kingstonarts.com.au/performances/all-performances/Smile-TheatreCompany-Inc

- Cheryl Threadgold

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● ● ● ● Suzanne Shakespeare

● ● ● ● Scott Hastings (Mitchell Smith) and Fran (Guada Bañez) perform their Paso Doble in Strictly Ballroom.

Photo: Dylan Norrington

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Shows

■ Essendon Theatre Company: We Wrote Some Plays (by Audrey Farthing, Melissa Forge and Angelo Snell) Until August 12 at the Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Directors: Audrey Farthing, Shobana Sebastian and Casey Bohan. www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au

■ MLOC Productions: Fiddler on the Roof, Until August 13 at The Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Directors: Adrian and Sarah Glaubert; Musical Director: Kent Ross; Choreographer: Bridie Clark. Further Information: www.mloc.org.au

■ The 1812 Theatre: Picnic at Hanging Rock (by Tom Wright) Until August 26 at The 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Dexter Bourke. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au or 97583964

■ The Basin Theatre Group: The 39 Steps (adapted by Patrick Barlow) August 10 – 29 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Michael Jewell. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Frozen Jr August 11–20 at Centenary Hall, Williamstown. www.wmtc.org

■ Peridot Theatre Company: Things I know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) August 10 –20 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director; Kellie Tweeddale. Bookings: www.peridot.com.au

■ Smile Theatre Company: Murder – a New Beginning (by Peter Eddy and Ian Robinson) August 11-13 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Peter Eddy. Bookings: www.kingstonarts. com.au phone: 9556 4440 Tuesday to Friday.

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group: The Normal Heart (by Larry Kramer) August 17 – 26 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: George Benca. Bookings: Trybooking or telephone 0493 166 774.

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Fracked! Or Please Don’t Use the F-Word (by Alistair Beaton) August 18 – September 2 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: https://brightontheatre.com.au/project/ season-3-fracked/

■ Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC): Charlie and the Chocolate Factory August 19 – September 2 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt St., Cranbourne. Bookings: www.cpacmusicaltheatre.com

■ Melbourne French Theatre: Flagrant Délire (by Jean-Pierre Martinez) August 22 –26 at The Stables, Meat Market, 2 Wreckyn St. (Cnr. Courtney St.), North Melbourne. Director: Luca Romani. Producer: Michael Bula. Bookings: www. melbournefrenchtheatre. org.au

■ South Gippsland One Act Play Festival: August 26-27 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St., Foster. www.famda.org.au

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

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

Auditions

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Clue: On Stage (adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn) August 13 at 11am and 12pm; August 14 from 7pm at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Luisa Romeo. Audition Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/events/landing/ 1087887

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: A Hit and Miss Christmas (Written and Directed by Emma Wood) August 9 at 8.00pm at the Warrandyte Mechanics Hall, 180 – 186 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Audition enquiries: wood.emma.e@gmail.com

■ Gemco Players: Find Me (by Owen Wymark) August 13 at 3.00pm, August 14 at 7.30pm at 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Director: Andrew Tomazos. Audition bookings: ajtomazos@gmail.com

CHAMELEON STORY

Aria Competition

■ Stewart Reeve titled his current show Chameleon - the perfect name for a one man show in which he plays many artists.

Varying performers with their own unique sounds such as Tina Turner, Tones and I, Macy Gray to name just a few.

Whilst showcasing his amazing vocal ability to mimic voices whether in song or speech, Reeve is funny, energetic, one of a kind.

He includes the audience in his storytelling. He generously shares his life story. Chameleon is an hour of entertainment I would highly recommend.

Reeve enters the stage with energy, he wants to be there despite this being the end of his current tour. There is still a freshness, a laugh or smile at his own expense as though he is telling a story for the first time, or seeing an awkward photograph of himself that he has not seen in years.

He performs in the moment, acknowledging the audience's reactions, allowing us to be invested in his life’s journey.

I was captivated throughout, and could have enjoyed a further hour of this creative man’s story, songs, stage presence.

With no props, a simple stage, some background images Chameleon is all Reeve.

Most of the songs and artists are easily recognizable, a good technique to ensure the audience is familiar with the artists and therefore Reeve’s mimicking skills.

Reeve explains throughout the show how he got to where he has with a very personal story, yet he also speaks of the technical aspects of ‘doing voices’, asking the audience to try it themselves.

A lesson on the vocal chords is something I have never seen in any show before, and was fascinating and fun.

Reeve is talented, entertaining, energetic, generous, charismatic and smart as is this show. I am looking forward for the opportunity to see his next one.

Chameleon was presented at Gasworks Arts Park.

- Review by Elizabeth Semmel

Freedom is Beautiful

■ Visual artist Angus McDonald’s remarkable debut documentary, Freedom is Beautiful, tells the story of Kurdish refugees Mostafa “Moz” Azimitabar and Farhad Bandesh.

Despite their acceptance as refugees with a genuine fear of prosecution if returned to their home country, Moz and Farhad spent eight years in detention on Manus Island and hotel detention in Australia.

Visually impressive, one of the most arresting elements in the film comes at its beginning.

A montage of successive Australian politicians on both sides, instituting Australia’s ruthless offshore processing policies, demonised those fleeing war zones arriving in Australia by boat.

These policies argue that refugees arriving

by boat are not eligible for permanent visas, putting Australia in contravention of the Refugee Convention, a law Australia has signed.

The film points out that thousands of refugees like Moz and Farhad languish on bridging visas, a limbo land denying them any government support, or an opportunity to study, a shameful denial of human dignity.

Phone-captured footage showing the horror and impact of detention centres is starkly juxtaposed with images of Moz and Farhad’s lives post-detention and the deep friendships made with supporters.

In Australia, Moz and Farhad are productive members of society, creating art and music. Moz Azimitabar’s talent shines through his self-portrait, shortlisted for the 2022 Archibald Prize.

Farhad Bandesh creates wine under the label Bandesh Wine and Spirits, a Kurdish tradition.

The film focuses attention on the loss and the damage done in the wake of Australia’s authoritarian policies.

It highlights the power of kindness, support and love in overcoming obstacles.

Ultimately, this film is a triumph of the human spirit and the power of art and music to overcome trauma.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Theatre of the Damned

■ Theatre of the Damned presents Willy Russell's musical Blood Brothers from August 18 - 26 at Belmont High School Performing Arts Centre, Geelong.

Champagne and supper after opening night. Book tickets through www.trybooking.com/ CFSQB

Enquiries: 0425 786 843.

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Fence

■ Darebin Arts Speakeasy presents The Fence by Fleur Murphy from August 9 - 20 at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre.

Directed by Alice Darling, The Fence asks what you do when unable to look away.

The Fence is a solo work about privacy, bravery, and testimony.

Performance Details: August 9 - 20 WedSat 7.30pm, Sun 5pm

Venue: Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

Running time: 60 minutes approx., no interval

Tickets: $38 full, $30 conc., $33 Darebin residents, $20 Preview (Aug. 9), $10 Blak Tix

Show warnings: this production contains references to and descriptions of domestic violence.

Post-show talk: Sunday, August 13 t, 5pm

Auslan Interpreted performance: Thursday, August 17 at 7.30pm

For wheelchair and accessible bookings, contact ticketing@darebin.vic.gov.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

■ There’s a buzz around town in music circles as the finalists for the 17th Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Aria Competition have been announced

This year marks the 17th official Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Aria Competition, and according to founder, the RMP’s Artistic Director, Andrew Wailes, it is still Australia’s only serious singing competition designed to promote the art of oratorio singing.

He is proud of the fact that previous winners of the competition now rank amongst the nation’s most successful concert artists, with many having gone on to spectacular international careers.

Chosen from auditions by Wailes as RMP Artistic Director, RMP Principal Accompanist Stefan Cassomenos and distinguished Australian mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell, the seven finalists are mezzo-sopranos Talia Garett-Benson, 25, from Brisbane; Hannah Kostros, 29, from Melbourne; and Ukrainian -born Alla Yarosh , 22, from Queensland.

They are joined by tenors Tom Buckmaster, 26, from Perth,;Jack Jordan, 24, from Melbourne; and Benjamin Glover, 29, also from Melbourne.

Soprano Chloe Lankshear , 29 from Sydney, completes the list of finalists, with Melbourne baritone Alex Owens, 24, as the Reserve Finalist.

The finalists will battle it out in song for the prizes on Saturday (August 12) at Melbourne Recital Centre from 5pm.

Also on the program to delight the audience is a rare performance of Handel’s spectacular choral cantata Dixit Dominus which will be performed by the acclaimed RMP Choir and Orchestra, as well as outstanding singers Mia Robinson, Astrid Girdis, Michael Burden, Timothy Reynolds, Nicholas Dinopoulos, with Stefan Cassomenos on harpsichord and Andrew Bainbridge on chamber organ, all conducted by Andrew Wailes. Bookings: www.rmp.org.au or phone the MRC Box Office on 9699 3333

- Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Essendon Community Theatre: The Odd Couple (Female Version)(by Neil Simon) August 15, 17 from 7-9.30pm; August 20 from 10am-2pm at the Bradshaw Community Theatre, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director:Angelo Snell. Audition bookings: www.essendontheatrecommpany.com.au

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: A Christmas Carol (by Charles Dickens) August 25 from 2.00pm; August 28 from 7.00pm at WTC’s Crossroads Theatre, Cnr Duncan’s Rd and Synott St., Werribee. Director: Alaine Beek. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0439 690 091 or email hello@essencetheatre. productions

- Cheryl Threadgold

Stewart Reeve in Chameleon.

Photo: Brig Bee Photo

● ● Andrew Wailes

MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS

■ Combining the art of magic, mindbending illusions, and an electrifying soundtrack and lighting Luke Blaze is bringing the extraordinary spectacle, Reborn to regional Victoria commencing September 2 in Shepparton and finishing on October 15 in Ballarat . The tour will also take in Werribee, Geelong, Warrnambool and Bendigo.

Reborn will captivate and mesmerize audiences as Luke Blaze, Australia’s youngest current underwater escape artist, embarks on a show which pushes boundaries with acts that include unwavering transportations, flawless levitations and treacherous fire eating.

Luke Blaze's prodigious talent has been nurtured by none other than Australia's best illusionist, Cosentino. Under his mentorship, Luke has blossomed into a master magician, capturing hearts and minds with his unparalleled abilities

“I am honoured to have had the mentoring and support from Cosentino which has helped develop my skills and performance said Luke, “I’ve really focused on all aspects of my craft in Reborn so that everyone can have something to look forward to. From the atmosphere in the theatre to the costumes, illusions and even a piece of the show that every audience member will be able to take home with them to remember the special moment. I’m really looking forward to showing regional Victoria the boundaries I have pushed,” said Luke.

Luke first became interested in magic at the age of 8, performing tricks for his family and friends. From there he performed at children’s birthday parties and then was asked to perform at several private and corporate functions where his reputation started to spread.

Luke, having honed his craft to perfection, was ready to take his show on the road at 18 when his arm was mauled by the family dog and he faced a life-altering injury that resulted in the loss of movement in his arm for several months. Through sheer determination and extensive physio and training, he defied the odds and regained the use of his arm, solidifying his status as an inspiration to all. Then COVID hit putting his show on hold yet again. He is now thrilled and excited to be able to start his first tour of regional Victoria.

At just 22 years old, Luke has already produced four astonishing shows, each leaving audiences awestruck and hungry for more. Starting his career with his first debut show in 2018, ‘The First Chapter’, he was encouraged by the overwhelming response from the public with sell-out audiences. His second show ‘Odyssey’ performed to sell-out audiences again as part of the Melbourne Magic Festival in 2022. One month after Odyssey, came Reborn and audiences were thrilled to see his new death-

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defying water escape. Luke also recently co-produced a duo magic show called ‘Saint’ which was showcased at the 2023 Melbourne Magic Festival across three nights.

Shepparton – Riverbanks West: Saturday, September 2 at 7.30pm.

Phone: 5832 9511

Werribee – Wyndham Culture Centre: Saturday, September 9 at 7.30pm.

Phone: 8734 6000

Geelong – Palais: Saturday, September 16 at 7.30pm. Phone: 5429

5548

Bendigo – The Capital: Saturday October 7 at 7.30pm. Phone: 5434

6100

Ballarat – Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts: Sunday, October 15 at 7.30pm. Phone: 5338 0980.

- Larissa Anderson

Now or Never

■ City of Melbourne is promoting Now or Never, a major new festival launching this August.

Exploring the intersection of art, ideas, sound and technology, Now or Never will immerse Melbourne in a vibrant 17 day program of events presented in venues and precincts across the city – from late-night club spots to the Docklands foreshore.

The festival’s inaugural program brings together an eclectic mix of more than 300 local and internationally renowned musicians, artists, change makers, future thinkers and innovators to challenge conventional expectations and push us to the edge of potential.

Opening Night Party With Soju Gang + Friends Thursday, August 17. 10pm-3am Max Watts Now or Never launches at Max Watts in a free all-night party led by some of the most

exciting First Nations artists and DJs of the moment. Curated by the inimitable Soju Gang, a Melbourne/Narrmbased DJ and party catalyst, this lineup is a rare gathering of exceptional local talent, each with their own distinctive sonic identity. Neversphere. Friday, August 18Friday, Setember 1. Melbourne Museum Plaza Situated in the Melbourne Museum Plaza, a 360° screen wraps the curved interior walls of this popup planetarium, where visitors are invited to recline on beanbags and gaze upon a larger-than-life program of films or attend a sensory dinner event surrounded by ever-morphing artworks enveloping the geodesic dome. The Neversphere will launch with the Australian premiere of XYZZY, a visual cosmology created by artist Jess Johnson and director Simon Ward over a decade-long collaborative practice.

Future Forums: Dr. David Suzuki in Conversation. Saturday, August 19. 12 Noon 1pm IMAX World-renowned environmentalist and scientist David Suzuki speaks with multiaward-winning ABC journalist and presenter Natasha Mitchell about the current state of the planet, and the importance of harnessing the powers of human intelligence for a thriving future. In this exclusive event, he appears live via video link from Canada to deliver a keynote address on the profound importance of this moment in time in shaping the future of life on earth.

Kali Mlaone c Grand Irgan + Mess Synthesiser Orchestra led by Stathis/ Davey/Kim. Saturday, August 19. 7.30pm-12 Midnight. Melbourne Town Hall - Main Hall This event presents a new composition commissioned by Now or Never.

■ (MA). 122 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. Shot almost three years ago, this clever, compelling and flat-out entertaining sci-fi/comedy/thriller has taken a while to finally reach our screens, and despite its troubled journey to the finish line, could prove to be one of the biggest surprises of the year. John Boyega stars as Fontaine , a grim-faced drug dealer with mother issues, who rules with an iron fist in the run-down black community of The Glen. When attempting to pick up money owed to him by fast talking pimp Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx), Fontaine is shot and killed by a local rival, a violent act which is witnessed by one of Slick’s hookers, Yo-Yo (Teyonah Parris). Strangely, Fontaine wakes up the next day, disorientated about where he is, and as he arrives at Slick Charles’ hotel HQ again to collect his money, he is baffled at the pimp’s response, who is clearly freaked out that Fontaine is alive and walking, acting as if nothing had happened. Pushed on by Yo-Yo, who was a fan of Nancy Drew as a child, the three team up to investigate what is going on in their neighbourhood, and once they do, it totally undermines everything they’ve known and experienced. They Cloned Tyrone, while set in modern times, is crafted and presented in both look and feel of 70’s blaxploitation and 80’s gangster films, but while some films use this kind of approach for mere nostalgic value, co-writer (with Tony Rettenmaier)/director Juel Taylor uses it as a foundation to thoughtfully examine stereotypes and cultural assimilation, and largely scores a bullseye. It’s mix of genres, time and aesthetic is invigorating, as Taylor pays homage to, and deconstructs, 70’s/80’s films featuring black characters, while also tipping his hat to cult classics like John Carpenter’s They Live (1988), Philip Kaufman’s Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978), and Jordan Peele’s more recent 2017 thriller Get Out. The influence of Spike Lee (Do The Right Thing, Blackkklansman) can’t be denied too. Performances are excellent; Boyega (Small Axe, Attack The Block, Detroit, Breaking) is typically impressive, Parris (Chi-Raq, If Beale Street Could Talk, Candyman) is superb as Yo-Yo (an energetic take on famous screen characters such as Foxy Brown and Cleopatra Jones), and even Foxx (who won an Oscar for Ray) defies expectations and delivers the goods. The look, design and sound of the film is outstanding, with special praise going to cinematographer Ken Seng. The main flaws are

once the plot twists are revealed, the script occasionally descends into scenes of heavy plot exposition, and film itself suffers a little from overlength. They Cloned Tyrone has arrived on Netflix a little too quietly, giving the impression it is yet another forgettable piece of content from the streaming giant, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This is a film that is both very entertaining and intriguing, eventually asking us to think about subject matter that was relevant when it was filmed in late 2020/early 2021, but probably even more so now.

RATING

Asteroid City

■ (M). 104 minutes. Opens in cinemas August 10.

Reviewing a new Wes Anderson film now almost feels redundant, as we know what to expect in both look and feel, while fans and critics of the director’s work will automatically know which camp they are going to fall in. Anderson’s latest is set in the US circa 1955, and alternates between a Rod Serling type TV presentation talking about a renowned playwright’s new show, entitled Asteroid City, and a panoramic, colourful view of the small town and the people who are currently visiting it. A surprise encounter sees this large group of out-oftowners forced to stay, with the military making sure no-one leaves until the government say so. As usual, this leads to much deadpan banter between this gallery of quirky characters. Anderson’s eccentricities have become so rigid and predictable that every new movie feels more and more airless and suffocating, his meticulous visual designs and framing crushing any genuine human emotion or relation to anything resembling real life. Anderson’s recent obsession with variable aspect ratios has also become tiresome. Like many of his previous movies, Anderson again manages to assemble an impressive cast, including Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Carell and Jeffrey Wright, and while all perform to the film-maker’s expected sensibilities, none (other than, maybe, Willem Dafoe, who manages to deliver some energy during his brief screen time) can rise above Anderson’s inflexible quirk, and as such are unfortunately smothered by it. Wes Anderson has become a parody of himself, and Asteroid City, while beautiful to look at, is a perfect example as to why. Rushmore (1998), Anderson’s second feature, is for me, his one true masterpiece, a brilliant mix of stylised presentation and captivating, flesh-and-blood characters. But, if you are a fan, you will most likely love Anderson’s latest outing.

● ● ● ● Luke Blaze

■ Gladys Moncrieff was one of the most popular Australian musical comedy stars of the 20th century.

For 40 years Gladys performed in musicals in Australia and overseas. She was known as Australia's ‘Queen of Song’ and fondly referred to as ‘Our Glad’.

Gladys Moncrieff was born in Bundaberg, Queensland in 1892.

Her mother was a professional singer and her father was a piano tuner. At the age of six Gladys made her onstage debut and was billed as ‘Little Gladys’.

She became a child soprano and was recognised as a child prodigy. In her teenage years she performed in popular Gilbert and Sullivan productions and won an award at The Annual Eisteddfod in Charters Towers

At the age of 17 she auditioned in Sydney for J. C. Williamson's and was given work in the chorus. As the years went by, Gladys was given lead roles and toured in productions throughout Australia and New Zealand

In 1921 she played the lead role of Theresa in Maid Of The Mountains in Melbourne at the Theatre Royal (which was opposite The Tivoli Theatre in Bourke Street).

Maid Of The Mountains was a very popular stage musical and Gladys played the role of Theresa almost 3000 times during her career. In 1924 she married Thomas Moore who became her manager. Whilst on her honeymoon in the

Whatever Happened To ... Gladys Moncrieff

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

UK and Europe Gladys began to make gramophone recordings.

Gladys was overlooked for roles in several major J. C. Williamson productions and signed with Fullers to star in Rio Rita which became another huge success for her.

During the depression years Gladys sang in cinemas and appeared on radio. In 1933 she returned to Williamson's for a revival of Maid Of The Mountains. She also worked for Frank Thring Snr in his first stage production, Collits' Inn

In 1938 Gladys was in a bad car accident in Geelong and suffered a serious leg injury. She retired from the stage for two years. When Williamson's planned a revival of Maid Of The

● ● Gladys Moncrieff

Mountains in 1940, Peggy Shea was cast as Theresa and dubbed the ‘pocket Gladys Moncrieff’.

At the last minute Sir Frank Tait talked Gladys into coming out of retirement for the role and she made a triumphant return to the stage.

Her work during the war years to entertain the troops in Australia and New Guinea was outstanding.

I have a handwritten note which reads, “My Dear Friends, My heartfelt thanks for your generous response to my appeal on behalf of the partially blinded soldiers, Sincerely Yours, Gladys Moncrieff.”

In 1945 Gladys had another major success when she starred in The Merry Widow. During the 1950s singing star Ted Hamilton worked on her radio series. In 1962 she made a guest appearance on the Queensland television show Theatre Royal hosted by George Wallace Jnr She retired to the Gold Coast and lived on the Isle of Capri, Gladys wrote her memoirs and the book My Life In Song was published in 1971.

Gladys Moncrieff died on the Gold Cast in 1976 at the age of 83. She was made an OBE and there are parks and buildings named in her honour. A postage stamp was issued with her image in 1989. Gladys Moncrieff - one of the legends of the Australian stage - Our Glad Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens.

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

PHOTO BIENNIALE AT AT GALLERY OF BALLARAT

■ The Gallery is presenting two exhibitions as part of the core program of the highly anticipated Ballarat International Foto Bienniale (BIFB) 2023.

Featuring an extensive collection of images that have been captured by a diverse range of brilliant photographers, BIFB gives visitors a chance to immeerse themselves in emotive poytrayals of life through the lens of Goldfield s photographers Ian Kemp, Karenne Ann and Heather Horrocjs. The exhibition will be shown alongside BIFB feature exhibitions, Platon, Yvonne Todd and Instant Warhol, making the Art Gallery of Ballarat a key venue for Abifb 2023. Exhibition opens August 26 and closes October 23.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St, Ballarat

Town Hall

The Memory Palace – Cyrus Tang

The Memory Palace of Cyrus Tang us a major exhibition at the Town Hall Gallery featuring highlights from Cyrus Tang’s multi-disciplinary art practice.

Over the past 20 yearsTang has examined sentiments of nostalgia within memory and fantasy.

Fascinated by the paradox of reconstrctucting ephemeral mental iomages and sensations in permanent materials, Cyrus has explored ruins and decay of houses and cities and of human bodiesm while referencing current environmental and man-made catastrophies.

Working fluidly across sculpture, photography, video and installatio, the artist has a distinctive style that embraces the materiality of her media.

While her photographs and video works are presented in post-production digital format, the visual effects Tang employs are analogue, often the results of ;abour-intensive procedures in the studio or the field.

Tang’s work documents her chosen media going through a transformation, a convergence of past and pres4ent. The result is hauntiungly erautiful works that ofte memoralise collective experiences.

Exhibition closes October 21.

Town Hall Gallery

360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

The Arts

from artists, and resulting from the University of Melbourne Art+Ecology Residency at Dookie, the sxhibition ruminates on our conversations with and impact on the land.

Works explore the shaping of the landscape for a myriad of purposes, First Nations custodianship of the land and connection to Country, the importance of National Parks and conservation projects, and human environmental impactss. Exhibition closes September 17.

Benalla Art Gallery

Botanical Gardens

Bridge S, Benalla - Peter Kemp

Highland event

Dylan signs on for Bump

36 artists

Thin Skin

An exhibition of paintings by 36 Australian and international artists who explore the liminal space between figuration and abstraction, Thin Skin has been guest-curated by Australian London-based writer, curator and former editor of Frieze magazine, Jeifer Higgie.

As the term ‘thin skin’ is joyfully ambiguous, it refers not only to the delicate membrane that seoerates body, mind and environment, but other borders: thresholds between reason and unreason, wisdom and foolishness, life and death, the conscious and unconscious, laughter and weeping.

To have ‘thin skin’ is to be hypersenstive to the world around you.

Exhibition closes September 23.

Monash Eniversity of Art

Building F, Caulfield Campus

Princes Hwy, Caulfield

At Benalla

Always and Altered

Inspired by Benalla Art Gallery’s idyllic position between the Benalla’s Botanical Gardens and Lake Benalla, Always and Altered ponders the local and universal relationship with the land.

Featurong works from the Benalla Art Gallery Collection,Victorian Wetlands digital archive, loaned directly

■ Ballarat’s historical destination, Kryal Castle, is inviting guests to this month step into Scotland at its first ever Highland Spectacular.

Across the weekend of August 19-20, visitors to the castle will be welcomed to the world of pipe bands, highland dancing, clan tents, historical performances all of which will be paired with an array of Scottish food and drink.

Guests will savour the heartiness of Scottish broth, roast meat platters and plentiful vegetable medleys. A true Scottish feast isn’t complete without relishing in timeless delicacies as attendees are invited to indulge in a tasting platter of haggis, tatties and neeps, discovering the true essence of Scottish cuisine. All finished off with a decedent clootie dumpling and assortment of fine cheeses.

The weekend long festival will be matched with two exclusive four course feasts of Scottish delicacies partnered with whisky from Kinglake Distillery and entertainment courtesy of Melbourne based highland dancing and Scottish Ballad duo, Auld Alliance

Across the weekend guests will be awed by athletes who will be showcasing their incredible feats of power and the majestic nature of highland horses and cows. Those looking to learn more about their own heritage can head to a clan tent and discover the Scottish secrets of their ancestry.

■ Paralympian Dylan Alcott has signed onto star in Series 4 of the telemovie 'Bump'. Series 4 will be seen on Stan next year, along with the regular cast who made the series so popular in Australia, US, UK, Canada and Germany. Good luck Dylan.

Byron has aspirations

■ Byron Kirk is 10 years of age and has already been chosen to represent Australia in 2023 Young Bull Riders World Finals to be held in Texas, USA, in October.

Byron lives on a family property in Mount Isa where he trains every afternoon, competes in competitions of weekends and dreams of the day he is old enough to compete like the big boy cowboys.

Jonas Bros. coming to town

■ This column is giving you plenty of warning: the Jonas Brothers are coming to Melbourne for a two-night stand, March 8 and 9 appearing at Rod Laver Arena

The Brothers are scheduled to perform in 90 shows across 20 countries. Save the local date, squirrel away your cash, it's sure to be a ripper.

Was it Nathan’s fault?

■ While Tony Jones was away covering Wimbledon for Nine, The Sunday Footy Show was in the hands of ex-footballer Nathan Brown. Upon returning to Australia, Jones discovered his beloved footy chat show had been booted from regional TV.

Jones was said to have gone berserk, blaming Brown. Worst of all, the Footy Show had been replaced with re runs of Skippy, and in some cases, 'My Favourite Martian'. This issue is far from over.

with Peter Kemp

- John O’Keefe

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● Dylan Alcott

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

ENTERTAINMENT LEGEND TURNS 86

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

Hello Fellas, Hello Girls

■ John-Michael Howson OAM is an Australian writer, reporter, entertainer and former Melbourne radio commentator.

His involvement in the Australian entertainment scene as a writer, producer and performer spans more than 50 years.

John-Michael was at his best when he was the showbiz reporter on the Mike Walsh Show

I couldn’t guess how many actors he spoke to in Hollywood

His reports were always informative and a whole lot of fun. John has written many books and has also written stage musicals, Dream Lover’ and ‘Dusty’.

John’s list of achievements are vast and it’s wonderful to see him at the Marquee Club entertainment lunches every month. Happy Birthday Mr Entertainment.

Take a Barbie tour

■ Barbie is a candy-coloured smash. Greta Gerwig’s tribute to LA’s favourite doll enjoyed the biggest opening of the year, earning $162 million on its first weekend.

Fans turned it into an event, dressing up in their favourite pink confections and enjoying pink cocktails or downing a whole Barbie Brunch.

Some 200,000 moviegoers stayed at the theatre another three hours for a double feature with Oppenheimer.

Odds are you’ve already seen the movie, but here’s a reason to go back and watch it again.

Production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer were so inspired by Barbie’s birthplace that Barbieland is brimming with nods to the glamorously quirky architecture of midcentury California. Here are a few of the favorites to guide you on a Barbie field trip.

Premiere Lanes Santa Fe Springs

Perhaps the googiest of googie bowling signs has outlived its atomic-age lanes and taken a trip over the hill to the Valley Relics museum in Van Nuys.

The three-dimensional stars and neon-lit akimbo letters live on at what might be LA’s only museum with pinball machines set to free play.

Theme Building Los Angeles International Airport

The spider-legged landmark at the center of the “jet age” redesign of LAX in the 60s is an icon of Los Angeles architecture and Historic-Cultural Monument #570.

The restaurant inside got a groovy space-age makeover by an ex- Disney Imagineer in the 90s but sits closed today. A USO branch on the ground floor welcomes visiting servicemen.

Randy’s Donuts Inglewood

Leave it to the engineer who figured out the math that made the Theme Building work to also help craft this giant concrete donut just down the road. Cruise up in your pink Corvette at 3am and maybe you’ll be lucky enough to enjoy a hot apple fritter.

Laurel Canyon Car Wash Studio City

The kings of googie architecture, known for Norms, Pann’s and a slew of 1950s coffee shops, tried their hands at a car wash which stood at the corner of Laurel Canyon and Ventura Boulevards (look for its cameo in Earth Girls Are Easy) before being demolished in 1990. The massive steel boomerangs lived on in a Sun Valley wrecking yard for decades, and recently joined the collection of the Valley Relics museum.

Fremont Theatre

San Luis Obispo

California’s most famous theatredesigner said that “The show begins on the sidewalk” and his merry movie houses were dripping with colour and light and excitement. You can see his work locally at the Bruin in Westwood and the Los Angeles on Broadway, or take a three hour tour up the 101 to the Fremont in San Luis Obispo.

Kaufmann House Palm Springs

OK, the real modernist landmark is not painted pink (even though it once received a glittery makeover by singer Barry Manilow ). The iconic photo ‘Poolside Gossip’ by Slim Aarons inspired the film’s designers to base all the homes in Barbie land on this restored desert masterpiece. Hop on a bus and get a glimpse of the rooftop ‘Gloriette’.

Out and About Eagles member dies

■ Randy Meisner, founding member andbBassist of the Eagles, has died at 77

“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the Eagles said in a statement.

Randy Meisner, co-founder of The Eagles, died in Los Angeles from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease complications. The rock legend was 77.

"Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band, His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, 'Take It to the Limit'.

He started playing Hollywood nightclubs in the 1960s with the country rock band Poco, made up of former members of Buffalo Springfield

The bassist later left to play in the band of former teen star Rick Nelson. In 1971, he teamed up with Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon to form The Eagles.

David Geffen quickly signed the group to his new Asylum Records label, and they released their first album the following year.

Trump indicted again

■ The former president, Donald Trump, stands accused of conspiring to defraud the United States and obstruct official government proceedings, following a comprehensive federal investigation into his efforts to contest the 2020 presidential election results.

The indictment allegedly implicatesand six unidentified co-conspirators in a multi-faceted attempt to retain power post-election.

Gavin Wood From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd

Pee-wee Herman dies

■ Paul Reubens, the actor famous for the signature role of Peewee Herman, died on July 30 after a long and private battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to the actor’s official Instagram account after his death.

“I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”

“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,” reads a caption that appears beside the regretful statement from Reubens

“A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”

Reubens rose to fame in the 1980s by playing the quirky, child-like character Pee-wee in film and TV.

Hqappy holidays

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

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

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

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

Please contact Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood.

Trump was indicted on four counts, including defrauding the US, obstructing a government proceeding, and illegally denying citizens their right to have votes counted.

The indictment portrays Trump’s wide-scale efforts to spread false claims of election fraud and manipulate Justice Department investigations to his advantage.

Although co-conspirators were not named, descriptions suggest links to former advisors and personnel including Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman.

Former President Trump was summoned for initial court appearance, with trial proceedings likely to extend throughout the next presidential campaign.

Mid-20s brain damage

■ Taking cannabis regularly in your mid-20s can cause permanent damage to the brain and its legalisation in some states has wrongly suggested to many that it is safe, the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse recently said.

Dr Nora Volkow, who has led the agency for almost two decades, warned that cannabis use among young adults was a “concern” and called for more “urgent” research into the “potential health risks” for the age group.

Her agency which is part of the National Institutes of Health revealed that a record number of 19 to 30-year-olds were using cannabis in 2021, with one in 10 admitting to using it every day.

Around 30 per cent used the drug at least once a month, with 4-in-10 having used the drug at least once last year.

Numerous studies have warned that regularly using cannabis can harm brain development which continues into the mid-20s and that repeated users are more likely to struggle socially and face career and relationship problems.

But it is now only fully illegal in just four states Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina and Wyoming with 19 approving it for recreational use and nearly every state already giving it the green light for medicinal use typically to treat chronic pain.

Experts warn that legalizing the drug has led to it gaining acceptance in recent years, leading more people to try it. Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic has also driven up the number of people using it.

● Pictured outside of the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, is Alan Johnson, Managing Director, with John-Michael Howson.

Across

Lovatts Crossword No 39 Across Down Down

168. Remove errors from

169. Automobiles

171. Addis ..., Ethiopia

172. WWII German sub (1-4)

175. Yawns

176. Baghdad is there

179. From Sydney or Perth

180. Rope-making fibre

182. Head cook

184. Take no notice of 185. Flesh of fruit 186. Jet-bubble bath

188. Quickly (1,1,1,1) 189. Fulfilled (demand) 190. Source

Mother sheep

Mentally sound

Unhappily

Brave man

Wild goat

Waters (garden) 200. Colleges 205. Much ... About Nothing 207. Arrange in print 210. Tormented by nightmares (3-6) 211. Chattering idly

212. Identical sibling 213. Not stereo 214. Crack army force (1,1,1) 216. Infatuated, ... over heels 218. ... & twos 219. Korean karate, tae ... do 220. Female boarding house proprietor

Songwriter

The M of YMCA (3'1)

Mexican currency

Judge

Make speech

Scamps

1. Cycling's ... de France

2. Cremation vessels

3. Nun's attire

4. Outdo

5. Snooty person

6. Granny Smiths or pippins

7. Dorks

8. Ahead (2,5)

9. Queen's ceremonial chair

10. Outlaw

11. Pearl-bearer

12. Conifer (3,4)

13. Lodge firmly 14. Samples

15. Deserve 16. Artist, ... Picasso

17. Beginning 18. Mediterranean volcano 19. Unwell

Salt Lake City state 28. Dublin republic

Test 31. Cocktail, ... colada 33. Rosebush pests 35. Hollywood's movie accolades

Note well, nota

142. Stewardesses

143. Thefts

145. Wear best clothes (5,2)

151. Magic potions

154. First appearance

156. Downward distance

159. Also titled (1,1,1)

164. Meadow (poetic)

169. Manages

170. The Constant Gardener actor, ... Fiennes

173. Expresses sorrow over

174. ... speak louder than words 177. Stands on hind legs 178. Search 181. Overturned 183. Stiffly 187. Study of body tissue 192. Heftier 195. Myths 199. Become rusty 201. Cries like crow 202. Pig noise 203. Devonshire tea cake

Holy book

Lukewarm

Vagrant

Cupid

Former lovers

Move listlessly

Pale-looking

Study table 221. Bus terminus 222. Sufficient 223. Louts 224. Shakespearean king 225. Horse-taming display 226. Computer input device (1,1-3)

Removes surgically

Pleasant tasting

Meal courses

Chopping tool

Persona ... grata

Worshipping

Globes

Pilot's emergency aid, ... seat

Pest

Annoying

Influence

Bemuse

Set free

Ireland's ... Fein

Promissory notes (1,1,2)

Porridge cereal

Match before final

Comprehend (4,2)

Zoom 265. Greatest in age

Opted

Earth lumps 269. Rowing teams 275. Genuine, ... fide

Snow monster

Concerning

Terminating

Long time 283. Termites, white ...

Rope tangle 287. Hate

Profane oaths 290. Declare to be true

High standards

Ribbed

Leg joint

Written composition

Trap

Merit 302. Steeple top

Horrify

From Athens 306. Stingy 307. Sketched 308. On Her Majesty's Servic e (1,1,1,1) 310. Pack (cargo)

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By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Mi-Sex returns

■ Party like it’s 1985 with eighties super group Mi-Sex who return for one night only – to revive the soundtrack of a generation, with a massive live show that features all their greatest hits and more.

Merging new wave with their unique blend of rock, transcending pop, punk, and discotheque, get-set for a visual spectacular that’s as energetic as it is awe-inspiring.

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Destiny wins

■ Gippsland husband and wife duo, Destiny Band Oz, have won the New York based LDM Radio Music Awards with their song Who I Might Be, topping the Country category.

“That makes back-to-back award wins for us”, says an elated Tessa and Thomas Libreri, after also winning the same category last year with This Is Our Land.

Johnny and June

■ Get Rhythm – The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show will hit The Palms at Crown Casino on October 12.

Mark and Joanne Caligiuri have entertained crowds around Australia as Johnny and June for 16 years.

Featuring a full backing band, you’ll hear your favourites and many more.

Bookings at Crown.

PURCELL’S WORK AT COLLINS ST BAPTIST CHURCH

■ Victoria Chorale presents two pieces of music with the Art of Sound Orchestra and conductor

Mario Dobernig

A lively semi-staged performance of Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas.

This work tells the story of Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and her illfated love encounter with the Trojan Prince Aeneas.

Victoria Chorale plus nine soloists will capture the fun of rowdy sailors and caustic witches alongside the stirring emotions of a tragic love story.

Purcell’s evocative work culminates in one of opera’s great moments as Dido (Sally-Anne Russell)

hauntingly sings ‘Remember me’

The superb Magnificat in G minor by Vivaldi conveys a majestic sense of awe and drama.

5p, Saturday, September 2. Collins St Baptist Church, 174 Collins St, Melbourne. The concert will finish around 6.20 pm.

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Emerging artist win

- Rob Foenander

■ Muruwarri artist, Dr Virginia Keft, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious biennial prize that celebrates emerging First Nations artists from across the country.

2023 yapang Emerging Art

Prize winner, Virginia Keft with her winning work, We were here long before the Hills Hoist.

Dr Keft was announced as the winner of the prestigious prize at an event on Friday night at the Museum of Art & Culture (yapang), Lake Macquarie.

Her sculpture, featuring her signature woven flying foxes,was a unanimous choice by the three judges: Sebastian Goldspink, Toby Cedar and Jessica Tobin

Describing Dr Keft's innovative use of traditional weaving techniques, judge and esteemed artist Toby Cedar remarked:

“Her work was outside the box.. The way she did her technique that was passed down was not just doing the same thing everyone else is doing ... You have to have a strong story to make your artwork powerful.

Speaking about her winning sculpture, Dr Keft said: “The work is a statement about the resilience of Aboriginal culture and critiques the mindset of the Colonial project which aimed to colonise, conquer and disperse. The central motif of the Flying Fox celebrates connection to place and community.

Held every two years, the yapang Emerging Art Prize is a prestigious acquisitive art prize developed to celebrate, promote and support emerging First Nations artists from across Australia

The exhibition is on display until September 17.

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■ Racing Victoria has updated its Social Media Policy for industry participants.

The policy reflects current trends and expectations as to how use the social media when engaging with other industry participants, and/ or commenting about the broader industry, stakeholders, clubs’ officials and/or RV

The policy aims to make usersfeel comfortable in speaking up if they are concerned about content on social media, whether it is or isn’t directed at them , and how to report any concerns.

The policy also outlines the relevant Rules of Racing which may relate to theirconduct on social media, and the type of conduct which may be in breach of this policy and/or the Rules of Racing.

One notable addition to the Social Media Policy is the reference to eSafety Commissioner who supports Australians experiencing online bullying or abuse to take action or make a complaint.

To better understand how the ESafety Commissioner can support, visit esafety.gov.au

National Pony Series

■ The Thoroughbred Industry Careers has teamed with the Pony Club Australia to launch a National Pony Series, which gets underway on August 12.

It is kicking off in Brisbane this month and runs across five States including Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia, which culminates in the Finals during the Autumn Carnival in Sydney next April.

The series will have 12 qualifying races, comprising six individual qualifying race days with two different age and height categories before the two finals.

This will see the winners and runners-up from each State compete.

TIC has run a number of pop-up exhibition races run in Australia in recent times that have proved hugely popular with a broad racing audience.

Off the back of that success, the TIC National Pony Racing Series has been formed.

Participating Clubs for the qualifying races are the Brisbane Racing Club (Eagle Farm on August 12) the Moonee Valley Racing Club (October 27), Western Australian Turf Club (Ascot, December 9).

Then the Gold Coast Turf Club (January 6), the Australian Turf Club at (Warwick Farm on January 26), and South Australia

The Finals will be run in Sydney over Autumn.

Each pony racer will wear sponsored racing colours, and some of the biggest names in Australian racing have put their support behind the series. The group backing the sponsorship form list of Who’s Who: Annabel NeeshamRacing, Arrowfield Stud, Carl and Lorraine Holt, Chris Waller Racing, Ciaron Maher Racing, Craig Sneesby, Frank and Christine Cook, Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott Racing, Godolphin, Hermitage Thoroughbreds, Inglis.

Then Johnathon Munz, Linda Huddy,

Lifetime care

■ Godolphin Australia’s appointed flagbearer, Kementari, was a special guest at Randwick on July 29, before pursing an offcourse track career.

Australian Turf Club Head of Racing and Wagering, James Ross, said the Club’s love of the Horse Program was a crucial part of the Industry’s Recognition Day at Randwick.

Mr Ross said: “ Kementari was a popular horse during his racing career, and we are pleased to join with Godolphin to showcasing him to fans as he enjoys a healthy and long retirement”.

Godolphin Australia’s Racing and Bloodstock Manager Jason Walsh , said: “The flagbearer program promotes the thoroughbred breed, its versatility and life after racing which complements the GLC program’s objective of creating awareness, passion, and care for the thoroughbred’’.

Lucky horse

The race series is open to all PCA Members aged between 9 and 15 years of age old, with the height of the ponies at 13.3 hh.

RACING VICTORIA CRACKDOWN ON SOCIAL MEDIA Ted Ryan

There is an open invitation for all PCA members to partake in “Taster Days’ which are designed to be a fun and educational learning experience, but also a short list for the most capable riders for qualifying days.

The first of these Taster Days was held earlier in July, with Channel Seven’s Horse Racing documenting that day on its national racing coverage on a Saturday.

Pony Racing is an exciting sport that’s been administered in Ireland, England and the US for some time.

The emphasis of the sport is to advance riding ability and skill, along with balance, fitness and control, with the safety of both the pony and rider paramount.

■ A Clerk of the Course’s horse was the lucky horse going around at Moonee Valle. The grey was lucky to escape serious injury when kicked. The Clerk’s horse was going on with his business, when a flighty young galloper lashed out, but luckily it was OK.

The horse was taken by the Horse Ambulance for attention, and I am glad to report it is going to be fine.

The Clerk’s Horse was going through his duties when an unruly two-year old, Miss Stella, lashed out.

Vets late cleared grey of any major injuries, with a Racing Victoria spokesperson saying it was comfortable and doing well.

This is great news as they are a big parcel of safety,especially on the track before and after races.

- Ted Ryan

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MSO launch

■ In 2024 the MSO celebrates music’s ability to tell stories that move and inspire us, from evocative soundscapes and epic film scores to the majestic works of the great composers.

The 2024 program features 12 world premieres, 11 by Australian composers, two premieres of international composers, 17 MSO debuts and 14 artists performing exclusively with the MSO in 2024

Program highlights include the Baroque and Beethoven Festivals, Chief Conductor Jaime Martín conducting Elgar’s Cello Concerto and Holst’s The Planets, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, and Beethoven’s Ninth Lawrence Renes conducts Faure´’s Requiem with Siobhan Stagg, while Principal Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey conducts Max Richter’s Vivaldi Recomposed and a powerful Holocaust Memorial Concert - Kaddish, presented with the Australian War Memorial.

The MSO will perform a moving tribute concert Hopelessly Devoted in memory of the late Olivia Newton John, and the Australian premiere screening of Disney’s original film The Lion King with a live score.

The 2024 line-up features the Australian premieres of MSO Commissions from international artists Tan Dun and James MacMillan, and the world premieres of new work from Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, 2024 Composer in Residence Katy Abbott and Cybec Young Composer in Residence Naomi Dodd. A new work from Elena Kats-Chernin and William Barton will also have its world premiere.

Making their Australian debuts are American conductor and cellist Jonathon Heyward, striking mezzo-soprano Raehann BryceDavies, charismatic German conductor Anja Bihlmaier, and internationally acclaimed Chinese soprano Hui He.

Across the year, Jaime Martín leads the MSO for three breath-taking galas. The Ryman Healthcare Season Opening Gala Jamie Conducts The Planets, features two of the most emotionally stirring works of all time.

Alban Gerhardt brings intense musicality to perform Elgar’s ravishing Cello Concerto, and Gustav Holst’s magnificent The Planets, which famously doesn't include our own planet, acquires a new celestial addition in the world premiere of Earth; an MSO commission from Yorta Yorta composer Deborah Cheetham Fraillon.

The Ryman Healthcare Winter Gala brings together a stellar ensemble of vocal soloists and the extraordinary voices of the MSO Chorus for Carl Orff’s thundering Carmina Burana. The program also features worldrenowned yidaki player William Barton performing Peter Sculthorpe’s evocative Earth Cry.

Martín leads the MSO through the astonishing range of all nine Beethoven symphonies for the Beethoven Festival, culminating in the Ryman Healthcare Spring Gala Beethoven’s Ninth. This concert will feature some of Australia’s best opera singers and the MSO Chorus, with a program that also includes the Australian premiere of James MacMillan’s Concerto for Orchestra, commissioned by the MSO in partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Baroque expert and 2024 MSO Artist in Residence Erin Helyard will direct the Baroque Festival, exploring the concertos of Bach and Vivaldi and the arias of Handel and Vivaldi, featuring superstar soprano Samantha Clarke. The week culminates with one of the most in-demand choral conductors of our time, Stephen Layton (UK) making his MSO debut leading a 300th anniversary performance of Bach’s St John Passion.

Continuing his exploration of the complete symphonies of Gustav Mahler and Antonin Dvorák, Martín’s year begins with Mahler’s epic third symphony.

■ Popular Maryborough commenced the week’s racing on Monday July 31 and much travelled trainer Steven Branson a former South Australian now based at Kialla was successful with 9Y0 Blissful Hall-Jarcourt mare Courts Bliss in the Benstud Back Straight pace over 2190 metres.

Raced by Steven and partner Kyra J, Courts Bliss having her 55th race start settled three back in the moving line for James Herbertson as polemarker Stellar Queen led.

Trailing Malava Miss ahead of her forward in the last lap, Courts Bliss four wide on the final bend ran home best to register a 1.3 metre margin and chalk up her sixth success in defeating Malava Miss, with Summerhill using the sprint lane off the weakening leader for third 1.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.7.

■ Local Havelock owner/trainer/driver Tina Ridis captured all of the spoils in ‘The Thirties’ Trot Final over 2190 metres with most reliable 7Y0 gelding Mumstheword returning a rate of 2-02.8.

Trapped uncovered from gate two on the second line but a long way off the leading duo Primz Luck (gate two) and Dicko Dixon (gate four) who cleared away from the bulk of the field, Mumstheword gained cover at the bell after Jahbella which had been three wide since the outset moved to lead up the outside division.

When Jahbella crossed the leader prior to the final bend, Mumstheword was again left exposed, but rallied strongly in the straight to defeat Jahbella who’s effort was outstanding by a head, with Master Combatant (one/two – three wide home turn) 1.3 metrers away third. It was Mumstheword’s 4th victory in 88 outings.

■ Charlton duo Shane and Ryan Sanderson combined to land The 1690 metre World’s Best Hoof Oil Pace with 3Y0 Sweet Lou-Secret Agenda filly Sweet Agenda.

Leading out from gate four, Ryan elected to hand over the front running to Sweet Creation from outside the front line to receive the run of the race.

Using the sprint lane, Sweet Agenda finished fast when clear to blouse Our True Colours (one/ two) which swept to the front on turning by 1.8 metres in 1-56.6. Kidwithagrin (one/three) was third 1.6 metres back.

■ Shepparton raced on Tuesday with another big 10 race program with mixed results and Kyabram trainer Mark Watson snared the 2190 metre VHRC/Benstud 3Y0 Maiden Pace with Always B Miki-Maid For You Lombo filly Half Price Bride.

Driven by Nathan Jack, Half Price Bride led throughout from gate four to defy all challengers to account for first starter Orions Wildside (one/one) by 2.3 metres. Ringorella (five pegs) flashed late for third 1.9 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.9.

■ Astute Elmore trainer Keith Cotchin landed the VHRC/Woodlands Stud 2Y0 Pace over 1690 metres with Our Luviano, a gelded son of Sweet Lou and Gottahaveasheffield on debut.

Driven by Tayla French, Our Luciano enjoyed a cosy trip three pegs from the pole trailing another first starter Rocknroll Raider (gate five) and after extricated three wide in the straight, finished swiftly to defeat Tick A Loch along the sprint lane off the back of the leader who was third. The margins a nose by a nose in a thrilling finish. The mile rate 1-58.1.

■ The 2190 metre VHRC/Mark Gurry & Associates Pace went to Cranbourne trainer/driver Scott Ewen’s Huntsville-Dazzling Delight 3Y0 gelding Indelible Mase in a rate of 2-01.

Starting from gate two on the second line, Indelible Maser was sent forward from midfield once the speed settled to assume control at the bell, defying all challengers to just last by a nose from a death-seating Treacheroustimes in a tricky finish. Very Tempting (one/one) a stablemate of the runner up was third 8.6 metres back.

■ Euroa trainer Cameron Maggs’ handy 5Y0 Majestic Son-Sunday Service gelding Super Service was successful in the VHRC/Aldebaran Park Benefiting Our Members Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres.

Much to the delight of owner/breeder Frank Jessup. Driven to perfection by Tasmyn Potter, Super Service after beginning swiftly from 10 metres was able to follow the leader Kyvalley

Harness Racing

Sulky Snippets Sulky Snippets

This Week

■ AWednesday (Melton), Thursday (Stawell/Echuca), Friday – Mildura/Bendigo, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Swan Hill, Monday – Cobram, Tuesday – Bendigo.

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honeybubby (barrier two) and after travelling sweetly, used the sprint lane to gain the day by 4.8 metres from the pacemaker. Star Down Under (one/two – three wide last lap) was a good third a head away. The mile rate 2-03.

Double Day

■ Wednesday was double day with Hamilton in the afternoon and Bendigo at night.

The highlight at Hamilton being the 2160 metre Hamilton Laundry & Dry Cleaners Trotters Handicap where a long neck separated four runners – the victor being Dunnstown partowner/trainer John Murphy’s 6Y0 LawmanGranuaile gelding Cork who was most impressive.

Driven by nephew Declan Murphy, Cork coming from 10 metres was slowly away and checked shortly after the start by the galloping Sellune to settle at the tail of the field as Old Villa Boy led from barrier two before surrendering to Eagles Nest (20m) which rushed forward.

Racing uncovered at the bell but a long way off the leaders, Cork was relegated to be four back in the last lap as several horses came away from the markers.

When Ollie Jack (four pegs) raced past the leader prior to the home turn he looked the winner with Sonarmi Joh in hot pursuit with the pair turning together and Old Villa Boy using the sprint lane.

In the shadows of the post it looked like Old Villa Boy and Ollie Jack would run the quinella when Cork out wide sprouted wings to prevail by a half head from Old Villa Boy, with Ollie Jack a half head away third and Kyvalley Surfrider using the sprint lane from three pegs fourth a neck away. The mile rate 2-03.

■ New dad South Ecklin trainer Mattie Craven combined with brother Glen aboard Betting LineLots A Blue gelding Young Bluey to capture the Matthews Petroleum Pace over 1660 metres in a rate of 1-56.4.

Given an easy time one/one from gate four as local hope Asmileandawinx led from gate two, Young Bluey after going forward three wide in the last lap dashed to the lead on turning to score by 2.8 metres in advance of Ideal Assassin which followed him home after trailing, with Evie Beautiful running home late from the rear for third 1.2 metres away.

■ The feature at Bendigo was the $20,000 Llowalong Farms Heidi George Classic Final over 1650 metres and it was heat winner Ellas Reason, a 5Y0 daughter of Four A Reason and Bettor Stepaside the winner for Riverina duo Ellen Bartley and Blake Jones, leading throughout from gate three to register a 1.9 metre victory from the hard pulling Alfnalma (one/one –three wide last lap) in a rate of 1-57.8. Presidentslastlady (three pegs) was hard up the pairs back in third place 1.3 metres away.

■ Attracting most attention during the night was the $10,000 heats of the Nutrien Classic for two and three year olds of both sex over 2150 metres – the winners being Sweet Bella (Sweet LouIllawong Bella) 3Y0 Fillies for Emma Stewart ande Mark Pitt, Bay Of Biscay (Somebeachsomewhere-Nike Franco) 2Y0 C&G (Emma Stewart & James Herbertson), Ignite The Fire (Vincent-Allfiredup) 2Y0 Fillies for Aaron Goadsby NSW & Nathan Jack), Oliver Dan (Bettors Delight-Miss Hazel) 3Y0 C&G for

Emma Stewart & Mark Pitt and Petracca (Captain Treacherous- Lovelist) 3Y0 C&G for Emma Stewart and Mark Pitt who cleaned up on the night.

Crept forward

■ Kilmore raced on Thursday and Heats of the Haras Des Trotteurs Nutrien Equine Classic over 2180 metres for three year olds and two year olds highlighted the program – the first of the 3Y0 fillies heats going to Emma Stewart’s Tradie Lady, a daughter of Trixton and Glenferrie Unixa driven by Mark Pitt in a rate of 2-01.9.

Restrained from gate six to settled mid-field before creeping forward to race exposed and then take over at the bell, Tradie Lady appeared to be in trouble approaching the final bend when Rapid Return (three pegs – death seat last lap) got on terms, however Tradie Lady went into overdrive on turning to register a 6.5 metre margin. Keayang Gucci came from last for third albeit 26.1 metres back.

■ Heat two also for fillies saw the Sugars team (Jess and Greg) victorious with Shes Ruby Roo (Creatine-Princessa Ruth) in 2-02.6. Galloping away from the pole, Greg soon had her trotting to settle three pegs as Vici Bloom flew away from outside the front line to lead before surrendering to the heavily supported Belle Neige (gate three).

When the leader hung very badly approaching the home turn before galloping, Vici Bloom raced to the front with Shes Ruby Roo issuing a strong challenge to gain the day by a nose. Woosh (four pegs) was third 9.5 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.6.

■ Heat three for Colts & Geldings went to Great Western trainer Daryl Crone’s Wishing StoneYankee Princess colt Prince Of Rock who brought up a hat-trick of wins.

Driven once again by Tina Ridis, Prince Of Rock began very fast from outside the front line to lead and after being allowed to bowl at his leisure, scored by a half neck from Basilica (gate five) which trailed moving outside him on the home turn. Stevie Gee (three pegs) from the pole was third 2.1 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.5.

■ The heat for two year old fillies going to Avenel trainer/driver David Aiken’s Maoris Mac, a daughter of Volstead and Maori Daunou who after a sweet passage from gate two trailing the odds-on polemaker The Priestess was presented with the race after the leader galloped in the straight, scoring by 3.6 metres in 210.1 from a death-seating No Telling Heather. Third Eye ran home late from the rear for third four metres back.

In the C&G heat Sydneysider Valtino a colt by Love You from Aspiring Eve trained by Blake Fitzpatrick and driven by Greg Sugars led throughout from the pole to easily account for Val Thorens (three pegs) and Aldebaran Marcus which trailed thw winner finishing 2.5 metres back. The mile rate 2-12.5.

Tall of Fame

■ HRV’s annual ‘Hall Of Fame’ Induction dinner was held at Melton on Saturday – the inductees being: Lance Justice (T/D), Dal Fitzpatrick (T/D deceased), Jim O’Sullivan (T/ D), Noel Ridge (Historian deceased), The Newbound Family (Breeders) and champion pacer My Lightning Blue. Outstanding trotting mare Scotch Notch was elevated to Legend Status.

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The Greater Western Water Corporation (ABN 70 066 902 467) (Greater Western Water) declares that by this notice it acquires the following interest in part of the land described as Lot 3 on Plan of Subdivision LP203463S and contained in Certificate of Title Volume 9687 Folio 144.

An easement for water supply and sewerage purposes over that part of the land marked as “E-2” and “E-3” on the plan for creation of easement (Surveyor’s Ref. 302903CE23, Version 04) depicted below in accordance with the rights and obligations set out in Memoranda of Common Provisions AA8989 and AA8988 in relation to the water supply and sewerage components of the easement respectively.

Interests Acquired: That of Nick Zurzolo and Sheryn Lee Zurzolo (registered proprietors) and all other interests.

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A notice of intention to acquire the interest in the land was served on 22 December 2022.

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For and on behalf of Greater Western Water

Signed: CATHY BOURKE

Name:Cathy Bourke

Acting Manager Major Infrastructure and Project Delivery

Greater Western Water

Date:21 June 2023

ALL CAR advertisers must supply registration or Vehicle Identification Numbers. By law, we are unable to publish listings without those details.

ANTIQUE MIRROR. Back English Oak Sideboard 2 srawers and 3 cupboards, Will forward photo by text if interested. VGC. $350. Ivanhoe East. 0431 239 955.

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

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

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

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

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BIKE. 28”. Shogun Metras. Extended handles. Comfort seat plus helmet. Bottle holder. As new. $300. Mornington. 0409 511 329.T-AA BRICKLAYER’S SCAFFOLDING. Long pipes and planks. Various sizes Single and double clips. VGC. Best Offer. Cheltenham. 0438 533 123. T-AA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DISHWASHER. Miele Model G527. Comes with installation opening book and hoses. GC. $35. Eaglemont. 0457 1641.

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