The Local Paper. Mitchell Shire Edition. Wed., July 17, 2024

Local Paper

NEW LIGHTING FOR TENNIS, EQUESTRIAN

■ New court lighting is to be provided at Seymour Tennis Complex. And there is to be new arena lighting and a roof cover at the Kings Park Equestrian Arena.

Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport, joined Mitchell Shire Council and club members at both venues last week to announce the new facilities that are backed by a $265,000 investment from the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.

At the Seymour Tennis Centre, the additional lighting for the four previously unlit courts means locals can enjoy a hit of tennis after dark.

The new 500 lux LED lighting meets competition standards, opening up opportunities for more competitions on home soil.

The investment will support the 60 members of the club as well as the growing ranks of juniors taking up the game, with the new lights making it easier to host programs for juniors such as Hot Shots Tennis

At Kings Park Arena the new roof cover comes complete with LED lighting, which means horse riders can keep riding in bad weather. The project has also delivered accessible toilet facilities so people no longer need to use the public toilets outside the venue.

Mitchell Shire Council has contributed more than $250,000 to support delivering upgrades at both venues.

“These new upgrades are a real boost to a sport loving community – they are delivering world class facilities that will allow people to

enjoy tennis and equestrian for more of the day, regardless of the time or weather,” said Ms Spence.

Jaclyn Symes, MLC for Northern Victoria, said: "Improving sports infrastructure in communities like Seymour enhances the town's liveability and brings people together so everyone can participate in the sports they love close to home."

■ Mitchell Shire Council is presenting the hArt 24 exhibition, offering a unique opportunity to experience some of the region’s finest artistic talents.

The work of more than 120 artists will feature across the traditional Open Age and Youth Artist categories, and for the first time, a dedicated First Nations category.

The exhibition runs from Saturday July 27 to Sunday August 4, from 10am to 4pm at Broadford Hall, 113 High St, Broadford

A special event will be held on Sunday, July 28.

A highlight of the exhibition

is the First Nations Art Sharing Circle featuring Taungurung visual artist, Talitha-Sarai Annuscheit alongside Wotjobaluk and Gunaikurnai weaver, Bobbie Pepper.

“This special event provides an intimate and interactive opportunity for community members to learn about the ancient art practices of First Nations culture,” said a Mitchell Shire Council representative.

Visit Mitchell Council's website to book a spot at the session on Sunday July 28 from 10.30am to 1pm.

● ● ● ● Ros Spence, State Minister

The Local Paper

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024

YEA DEPOT OFFERED FOR LEASE

Local Briefs

OE This Saturday

■ Premier Division. Round 14. Saturday, July 20. Pakenham v Emerald. Woori Yallock v Wandin. Narre Warren v Officer. Saturday, July 27. Monbulk v Olinda Ferny Creek. Upwey Tecoma v Berwick Springs. Gembroook Cockatoo v Mt Evelyn.

■ Division 1. Round 14. Saturday, July 20. Powelltown v Yea. Warburton Millgrove v belgrave. Yarra Glen v Seville. Alexandra v Healesville. Yarra Junction: Bye.

Junior Football

■ Goulburn Murray Junior League (Under 14 Seymour). Sunday, July 21. Seymour v Tabilk. Broadford v Yea. Alexandra: Bye. Wandong: Bye.

Death of Pete Steedman at 80

■ Known particularly throughout the Diamond Valley, Yarra Valley and the NorthEast, political identity Pete Steedman died on Wednesday, July 10, at the age of 80. The former journalist and politician. He represented the Australian Labor Party in the House of Representatives from 1983 to 1984, holding the Victorian seat of Casey Steedman was the executive director of Ausmusic from 1988 to 1996.

Steedman, a former Hurstbridge property owner, later co-ordinated a campaign to revive the Healesville railway line as a tourist line servicing the Yarra Valley.

■ For decades, the North St depot was the busy hub for local workers employed by Yea Shire Council.

Nowadays, under the charge of Murrindindi Shire Council, the vacant block looks likely to be leased out.

Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from commercial businesses to occupy the majority of the site.

The property is in an Industrial 1 Zone.

The land includes several depot buildings, sheds and open storage/parking spaces.

“It is envisioned that the use of the site will support local; economic development and jobs growth,” said a Council representative.

Businesses and commercial operators interested in leasing the site are encouraged to participate in the Expression of Interest process by 3pm on Friday, August 2.

Show for his volunteer efforts over many years.

NFNL Fixtures

■ Division 1. Round 14. Saturday, July 20. North Heidelberg v Macelod. Heidelberg v Bundoora. Hurstbridge v Montmorency. Banyule v Greensborough. West PrestonLakeside v Eltham.

■ Division 2. Laurimar v Northcote Park. Watsonia v Diamond Creek. St Mary’s v South Morang. Panton Hill v Whittlesea. Lower Plenty v Thomastown.

■ Division 3. Kilmore v Heidelberg West. Fitzroy Stars v Merndca. Ivanhoe v Old Eltham Collegians. Old Paradians v Reservoir. Bye: Epping, Kinglake, Lalor.

● Adrian ‘Doggy’ Evans

Yea Football Club stalwart Adrian ‘Doggy’ Evans was recognised on The Local Footy

● ● The former Yea Council depot premises at 20 North St are open to tender.

● ● Ros Spence, State Minister

✔Victorian agricultural and pastoral societies looking to improve their infrastructure or boost awareness and involvement in regional shows will get more support from the Satte Government. Ros Spence, Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence, announced the $300,000 Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program is open to applications ahead of the 2024-25 Show season. The program aims to support Agricultural and Pastoral Societies in projects that help stimulate community involvement in activities that promote agriculture. Eligible organisations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 for infrastructure development and other business activities to celebrate Victoria’s agricultural communities, industry and produce.

● ● Cr Eric Lording

?Murrindindi Shire Council’s Cr Eric Lording says that a $968,000 grant for the Alexandra East Development Plan will lower development costs and accelerate approvals in the municipality . This streamlined approach should make housing available to buyers and renters sooner. It will also support local services and tourism. Bringing in more families, especially those with parents who work, will keep the community strong.”

✔A three-year sustainability program designed to inspire and empower the local community to adopt more environmentally-friendly practices will launch in Nillumbik this month. The REthink Nillumbik sustainability program, funded by Council and run by local group Going Green Solutions, will feature a series of interactive workshops and events exploring sustainable living across areas like energy, waste, housing and the circular economy. Most events will be hosted at Edendale Community Environment Farm. Nillumbik Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said Council is thrilled to partner with Going Green Solutions to rethink how we approach sustainability in Nillumbik. "The REthink Nillumbik events will provide our residents with valuable insights and practical strategies for reducing their environmental impact through simple everyday choices," Cr Ramcharan said.

Local News

NUCLEAR BAD IDEA: MLC

■ Greens North-East Metropolitan MLC Aiv Puglielli has told State Parliament that nuclear energy is a “bad idea”.

“We do not want a nuclear power plant in Gippsland or anywhere in Australia, even if the proposal for one is a complete pipedream,” Mr Puglielli told the Legislative Council.

After years of what I personally would call complete climate denial from the modern-day Liberal Party, when faced with the reality that we do in fact need to transition away from coal and gas and reach net zero, instead of getting with the program like everyone else, supporting mass investment into renewable energy like solar and wind, which we know works, Peter Dutton decides to charge ahead with a plan that according to experts is at least five to 10 times more expensive than renewables.

“It takes far too long to get online. It takes decades – I am talking decades – when we already have renewables that are cheaper, take less time to build and are far better for the environment.

“Then there is the waste, the water use, the community and the environmental and health concerns.

“It is not safe, and we see that when it goes wrong it goes wrong. I cannot stress enough how bad of an idea this is.

“When asked any single question about this policy, Peter Dutton’s response is ‘I don’t know’ – he does not know.

“We need to accelerate our renewable energy transition – that includes getting off gas –and this is just a distraction from a leader grasping at straws,” Mr Puglielli said.

WHERE IS BENJAMIN?

● ● Benjamin of Healesville

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Healesville man Benjamin.

The 43-year-old was last in contact with a family member via social media on Thursday morning (July 11) however has not been seen or heard from since.

He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, of medium build with short blond hair and blue eyes.

Police and family have concerns for Benjamin’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

Benjamin is known to frequent the Lake Eildon, Narbethong, Reefton and Mount Donna Buang areas.

He is travelling in a blue 2005 Ford Falcon, with registration UYX 152.

Waste fees up 4%

■ Strathbogie Council is about to increase waste collection and disposal charges by 4 per cent “in recognition of the pressures faced by waste sector in terms of fuel prices and increases in State Government landfill levies”. The Tree Management Levy is to be removed whilst also maintaining expenditure on tree maintenance estimated at $1.2 m.

● ● Aiv Puglielli MLC Livestock auction

■ Impounded livestock is due to be auctioned by Mitchell Shire Council this week:

■ 8 x mixed breed sheep impounded from Mia Mia Rd, Broadford on Wednesday, June 26

■ 7 x mixed breed sheep impounded from Burges Lane, Broadford on Wednesday, June 26.

■ 23 x mixed breed goats impounded from Dockerys Rd, Sugarloaf Creek on Friday, July 5

If the livestock are not collected and expenses paid by 4pm on Thursday (July 18) the livestock will be sold at Auction.

The livestock auction will be held at 11am on Friday (July 19) at the Mitchell Shire Livestock Pound located on Piper St, Broadford It is a legal requirement that bidders hold a Property Identification Number through DELWP and provide the number to the Auctioneer.

YARRA RANGES

AND MITCHELL

In April 1984, Ash Long purchased the Yea newspaper business from Tom Dignam. Exactly 40 years on, throughout 2024, Ash Long continues his lifetime of community service as Publisher of The Local Paper.

Times change. For some in the 1980s, the definition of ‘local’ was being between the two bridges in the Yea township. The local government mergers of the 1990s saw the new Murrindindi Shire widen the scope to take in parts of the Alexandra, Broadford, Eltham, Whittlesea and Yea municipalities.

The reconstruction and recovery from the 2009 ‘Black Saturday’ fires again broadened the meaning of ‘local’.

By the 1990s, Ash Long could see that the concept of a paid-circulation local newspaper was already outdated.

In the early 2000s, The Local Paper and its progenitors were already developing an online presence, as well as growing the free printed editions.

Tom Dignam and Ash Long, 1984. Today, The Local Paper is still the largest local newspaper, with editions covering Mansfield, Mitchell Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), part of Strathbogie, Whittlesea (rural) and Yarra Ranges. Decades on, Ash Long and his team remain committed to providing best possible service to readers and clients.

The Local Paper

association with the Established September 14, 1969

in localised editions in 40 areas across Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and some country areas.

ABOUT US

Incorporating the traditions of the Evelyn Observer (Est. 1873), Seymour Express (Est. 1872), Yea Advertiser (Est. 1995), Yarra Valley Advertiser (Est. 1995), Whittlesea Advertiser (Est. 1995).

The Local Paper is published weekly online and printed fortnightly and circulates in local editions:

• Regional/’Dindi Local’ Edition: Murrindindi, Mansfield, Strathbogie, rural sections of Nillumbik and Whittlesea

• ‘Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express’ Edition: Yarra Ranges Shire

• Mitchell Shire Edition: Mitchell Shire

CONTACT US

Phone: 1800 231 311, 9489 2222, 9439 9927, 0450 399 932, 5797 2656. Reg. Office: 30 Glen Gully Rd, Eltham, Vic 3095 (same address for 30 years)

Mail: PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095

Web: www.LocalPaper.com.au

www.MelbourneObserver.com.au

www.LocalMedia.com.au

E-Mail: Editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Editor@MelbourneObserver.com.au

Editor@LocalMedia.com.au

Matt

Bissett-Johnson, Cartoonist

Editor: Ash Long

Rob Foenander, Music

Features Editor: Peter Mac

Peter Kemp, Art

Columnists: Len Baker, Matt Bissett-Johnson, Rob Foenander, Peter Kemp, Aaron Rourke, Ted Ryan, Cheryl Threadgold, Julie Houghton, Kevin Trask, John O’Keefe

Honorary Reviewers: Juliet Charles, Sherryn Danaher, Peter Green, Lyn Hurst, Kathryn Keeble, Beth Klein, David McLean, Graeme McCoubrie, Maggie Morrison, Peter Murphy, Jill Page, Elizabeth Semmel.

Logistics: Peter Dodd, Tim Granvillani, Erica Koldinsky

Credit Manager: Michael Conway OAM, Fast Action Debt Recovery, 0402 142 866

Ash on Wednesday

Ash on Wednesday New hub for Bundoora

■ Bundoora MLA

Colin Brooks has spoken in State Parliament about the value of La Trobe University.

“I rise today to pay tribute to the work of La Trobe University, which of course has a campus in Bundoora but also many campuses across regional Victoria,” Mr Brooks said.

“The partnerships between government and La Trobe have delivered great outcomes not only for my electorate but for the wider community too.

“Just last December the Allan Government, La Trobe University and biotechnology company BioNTech announced that Bundoora will be home to BioNTech’s new Melbourne manufacturing hub.

“The facility will soon be producing lifesaving medicines, vaccines and treatments for serious diseases, including cancer.

“Make no mistake, this partnership at La Trobe will not only be saving lives but also, importantly, creating 1200 jobs over 10 years.

“During the COVID pandemic the Victorian Government was partnering with La Trobe , even while the federal Liberals and Nationals treated universities as a secondclass sector by refusing to provide JobSeeker to that sector.

“It is simple: Labor values tertiary education and the Liberals and Nationals do not.

“We have invested at La Trobe : some $101 million in the La Trobe University sports park, including

Long Shots

with Ash Long, Editor

Celebrating 55 years in local media

Winner, Best Local Reporting Award Victoria-wide Westpac Award

Direct: 0450 399 932 E: editor@LocalPaper.com.au Web: www.LocalPaper.com.au Personal: www.AshLong.com.au

“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”

the home of the Matildas , which opened last year; and $17 million towards the new digital and bio innovation hubs in 2021. T

“The Allan Labor Government is invested in La Trobe University and continues to back its important work, particularly because we understand its importance to Melbourne’s north and to regional Victoria,” Mr Brooks said.

Murnongs species planted

■ Darebin Council staff are working to reintroduce murnongs (yam daisies) into the local landscape.

Murnongs are a species culturally significant to Indigenous Australians and were once a staple food.

Agricultural practices introduced by European settlers, such as land clearing and livestock grazing, drastically reduced murnong populations.

Darebin Council staff recently identified a suitable location in Bundoora grassland, then prepared the site with an ecological burn and weed control and planted murnongs seeds directly into the soil.

Predator-proof guards were installed to protect the seeds, which have successfully started to germinate after three weeks.

Local Photo Flashback

Regional Round-Up

Bike Ride in NE

■ The Great Victorian Bike Ride will celebrate its 40th year with a historic journey across north-east Victoria from Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, December 1.

There are three, five, and nine-day ride options. Seasoned adventurers and new riders come together each year to share camaraderie, camping and cycling through some of the most scenic landscapes and towns of Victoria.

Tthe ride will this year begin in Wodonga and travel 501 km taking in the picturesque Victorian towns of Myrtleford, Wangaratta, Mansfield, Alexandra and Marysville, finishing in Healesville

There will be overnight stops in Alexandra on Friday November 29 and Marysville on Saturday November 30. The ride will explore the hills and valleys of Victoria’s High Country region and is expected to bring more than 2500 riders toMurrindindi Shire.

The ‘Great Vic’ is an all-included holiday that suits bicycle tourers, bike packers, adventure seekers, families, schools, and the nostalgic. This year’s 40th anniversary ride will take riders on quiet roads and scenic rail trails.

Bicycle Network’s two upcoming information sessions are:

Alexandra Information Session

Date: Tuesday, July 30

Time: 5.30 pm– 6.30 pm

Location: Alexandra Shire Hall

Marysville Information Session

Date: Wednesday, July 31

Time: 5.30pm – 6.30 pm

Location: Marysville Community Centre – Lake View Room

Register for an information session at murrindindi.vic.gov.au/gvbr

Murrindindi Council’s Community Wellbeing and Economic Development Portfolio Councillor Sandice McAulay said: “We are thrilled to welcome the Great Victorian Bike Ride to Murrindindi Shire for its 40th anniversary.

“This event will showcase the stunning landscapes of our region while also bringing significant economic benefits to our local communities.

“Hosting over 2500 riders will boost local businesses and offer an opportunity for residents to engage with visitors.

“We look forward to celebrating this iconic event and its positive impact on our Shire,” Cr McAulay said.

Mansfield compares

■ According to an analysis comparing several similar small rural councils, Mansfield Shire Council has performed above average in several key areas related to its service and financial performance, says a media release.

“The analysis focuses on various performance indicators, such as:

■ satisfaction with community consultation and engagement

■ statutory planning

■ asset renewal

■ efficiency

“Together, the indicators can be used to benchmark Council’s organisational health and how well it is achieving its strategic plans,” said a Mansfield Council representative.

“ By comparing to similarly sized rural councils, the indicators provide valuable insights to help develop future strategies and identify opportunities.

“Mansfield Shire Council scored better than most of the comparison councils on service indicators. In particular, Mansfield Shire performed much better in making timely decisions on planning applications.

“The scores showed an opportunity to improve in diverting waste from landfill, as Councils that have already introduced a green waste service performed better in this area.

“Council is already taking action in this area, with the new green bin collection service going into operation this month in urban areas and townships. This will allow food organics and garden organics (FOGO) to be diverted from landfill and processed separately. This new service is expected to reduce waste going to landfill by 30 per cent in the serviced areas,” the Council said.

Cheryl Threadgold, Local Theatre Julie Houghton, The Arts Kevin Trask, Entertainment Aaron Rourke, Film

Ted Ryan, Horse Racing Len Baker, Harness Racing

● ● ● ● Colin Brooks, Bundoora MLA

Housing relief in Alexandra

■ Indi electorate residents seeking to buy or rent a home in Wodonga and Alexandra will benefit from federal funding announced on Friday (July 12) to kick start housing developments in North East Victoria City of Wodonga has been awarded $410,000 to develop a city growth strategy and Murrindindi Shire Council has been awarded $968,000 for planning for a residential development in Alexandra.

Indi MHR Helen Haines, who has worked towards federal investment to unlock rural and regional housing supply, welcomed the funding boost.

“Housing availability is one of the biggest concerns people talk to me about. I am very pleased to announce that two projects to increase housing supply in Indi were awarded federal funding under stream one of the Housing Support Program,” Dr Haines said.

“I’ve supported these housing supply projects and others like them in Indi through letters of support and directly meeting with government ministers.”

The Housing Support Program was announced by the Federal Government in August 2023 to fund critical enabling infrastructure and development planning needed to boost housing supply.

“Prior to the last election, I spoke to many people across Indi, including our local governments about the barriers to building more homes.

“Time and again I was told funding for critical enabling infrastructure such as sewerage, water and power, was needed to ready land for development,” Dr Haines said.

"A week before the Housing Support Program was announced, I met with the Prime Minister to make the case for exactly this type of program, which would kick start new housing projects in regional and rural areas.

“Mr Albanese listened and acknowledged the work I am doing on regional housing.”

Dr Haines says that she has repeatedly urged the government to commit to regional Australia receiving its fair share of federal housing funding.

“I introduced my Unlocking Regional Housing Bill to guarantee that at least 30 per cent of housing funding would flow to regional, rural and remote Australia – where 30 per cent of Australians live,” Dr Haines said.

"There is no single solution to end the housing crisis. But a lack of investment in critical enabling infrastructure is a major handbrake on regional housing supply.

“This Housing Support Program funding will go some way to addressing the lack of housing in Wodonga and Alexandra. I will keep fighting for more funding for affordable housing right across Indi.

“I am working constructively to deliver much needed investment in our regional communities though fair and competitive funding processes.”

These projects were announced under Stream 1 of the Housing Support Program, with Stream 2 now open for applications.

Newest Aussies

■ Some 33 residents officially became Australian citizens after they pledged their loyalty at Mitchell Shire Council’s citizenship ceremony in Broadford on Monday, July 8. The day saw individuals and entire families receive their citizenship in ceremonies conducted by Mitchell Shire Acting Mayor Cr Nathan Clark

The citizenship ceremony represents the final step in the journey for many new Australians.

Mitchell Council conducts citizenship ceremonies throughout the year, welcoming more and more residents to our country.

Wide readership

● This edition of The Local Paper covers Mansfield, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), Strathbogie (part), Whittlesea (rural) and Yarra Ranges. Digital editions are available weekly at: www.LocalPaper.com.au

PRAISE FOR WHITTLESEA EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS

■ Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage has praised community members involved with the Whittlesea Unit of the State Emergency Service.

Ms Kathage said she had met with controller Gary Doorbar: “What a fantastic group of people that are serving the community out of the goodness of their hearts, out of the cleverness of their brains and out of the strength of their hands. I thank them so much for their contribution to our community.

“While I was there – it was a freezing cold night – they were outside training and learning. It occurred to me that these volunteers spend hundreds of hours training just to help us in the worst hour of our lives.

“All the hard work that they do is thinking ahead to something we do not know is even coming yet. I thank them for their dedication and the work they put into making sure that they can keep us and our properties safe through some of the hardest times,” Ms Kathage said.

“We absolutely back in the SES and all that they do, and we always will, because we know that they are the backbone of our community.”

New Scout Hall opened by MP at Epping North

■ Thomastown MLA Bronwyn Halfpenny told State Parliament about opening a new Scout Hall at Epping North.

“I was very excited to open on behalf of the Minister for Youth the brand new Epping North Scout hall,” Ms Halfpenny said.

“The opening celebration was together with the Scout members; Laura , one of the Scout leaders; and of course long-time friends and activists in the area Cara Horner and Thomas Di Palma

“The Allan Labor Government provided $600,000 plus the land at Edgars Creek secondary school to build this important piece of infrastructure.

“While buildings are important, it is the people and the work that is done in and outside the building that really counts.

“The building just makes it easier and demonstrates the government’s commitment to residents in the outer suburbs of Epping North and Wollert,” Ms Halfpenny told the Legislative Assembly.

EV joins the Shire fleet

■ Murrindindi Shire Council’s first electric vehicle is on the road, consistent with a commitment to reducing emissions and helping the transition towards a sustainable future.

Replacing an old petrol fleet car, this new vehicle will be available for Council staff to use for work purposes and for travelling to meetings around the Shire.

The vehicle is charged at a Council-owned station in Alexandra, with renewable energy as Council purchases 100per cent renewable energy through the Victorian Energy Collaboration.

The Council will continue to expand its EV fleet over time and advocate for more public and private EV charging infrastructure across the Shire . Public chargers are available in Alexandra and Kinglake, and there are Tesla charging stations located in Yea

“We understand there is some anxiety about EVs being practical for life in a rural area. However, Council’s new EV can travel up to 505 km and charges from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just 45 minutes,” said the Council’s Peter Bain.

Craigieburn visit

■ Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mulholland told State Parliament: “It was wonderful to have visited Business Bloom International with Liberal candidate for Calwell Usman Ghani to see firsthand the outstanding education centre in Craigieburn, which is providing essential classes, NDIS and aged care support with a major focus on assisting our vibrant multicultural communities.

“ It was great to have met with Dalal Samaan, the founder and director of Bloom Community Care, and Business Bloom International CEO John Haddad, who is also the president of the Beth-Nahrain Assyria Association.

“They do a wonderful job serving the needs of the Assyrian, Chaldean, Syriac and other Christian communities from the Middle East who are living in the northern suburbs.

“It was also great to be able bring my colleagues out to the Sri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara temple in Craigieburn to visit our amazing Sikh community in the north.

“I was joined by Leader of the Opposition John Pesutto, Matthew Guy, Richard Welch, Liberal candidate for Calwell Usman Ghani and Hume councillor Jim Overend

“It was amazing to see the work they do in our community cooking meals for so many families, and I think there is acknowledgement on all sides of the chamber that the Sikh community do an amazing job giving back to our community and making our multicultural state so much better,” Mr Mulholland said.

Mansfield query

■ Rikkie Lee Tyrrell, Northern Victorian MLC, spoke in State Parliament: “My constituency question today is for the Minister for Health. The Mansfield Hospital has been servicing the Mansfield community since 1871.

“It is also the main triage point for the thriving tourist attraction of Mount Buller. Approximately 20,000 people a day pass through Mansfield in the wintertime.

“My constituents have reached out to me to express their concerns about reports that the minister is planning to merge their hospital with Goulburn Valley Health.

“Mansfield Hospital is the cornerstone of the community. Locals are scared that their services will be cut and they will be forced to travel over an hour and half to Shepparton to receive treatment.

“The secrecy that shrouds this plan to merge is a growing trend for the Allan Labor Government.

“My constituents in Mansfield want clarity around the government’s plans regarding their hospital.

“Will the minister release the details of the planned merger of the Mansfield Hospital and GV Health and how it will affect the hospital’s daily operations?”

Water levels down

■ Northern Victoria MLC, Wendy Lovell, says that water deliveries to the Goulburn–Murray irrigation district have already dropped from a high of 2100 gigalitres in 2001–02 to 730 gigalitres in 2023–24.

“The chair of Goulburn–Murray Water warned in 2016 that if water deliveries dropped below 700 gigalitres that would be a tipping point for the viability for our irrigation communities,” Ms Lovell told State Parliament.

“It is troubling then that the Victorian Government’s water prospectus envisions in one of its future projections that a further 108 gigalitres will be taken for environmental use, which would affect 25 per cent of the irrigation district and over 3500 farmers.

“Removing this amount of water from the consumptive pool would take the water volume below the predicted tipping point that the government has been warned about.

“Taking that much water could end irrigation in the area and devastate farming communities, and this minister seems to have no plan for stopping that from happening,” Ms Lovell told the Legislative Council on Thursday, June 20.

● ● ● Murrindindi Council’s Manager Sustainability and Assets, Peter Bain, and Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher with Council’s first fleet EV.

● ● ● ● Bronwyn Halfpenny MLA

● ● ● ● Lauren Kathage, Yan Yean MLA

(Back load Specialist. Conditions apply)

24 HOURS7 DAYS A WEEK

(Scrap bin available)

Where

■

■ ALEXANDRA. Alexandra Newsagency. 82-84 Grant St.

Court Lists

Seymour Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings

Thursday, July 18

Body at Epping

■

■ ALEXANDRA. Corner Hotel.

65 Grant St.

■

■ ■ ■ ■ THORNTON. Thornton General Store. 1365 TaggertyThornton Rd.

■ ■ WATTLE GLEN. Peppers

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

Motolese, Cosimo Purcell, Thomas

Thursday, July 18

■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 45-year-old Coolaroo man after the body of a woman was located at a waste management facility in Epping.

■

■

■ ALEXANDRA. Endeavour Alexandra (BP). 10 Downey St.

■

■ ALEXANDRA. Foodworks. 102 Grant St.

■

Paddock General Store. 13 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd.

■ ■ ■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Champions IGA Supermarket. 2/16 Church St.

■ WESBURN. Hotel. 2882 Warburton Hwy.

■ WONGA PARK. IGA Xpress.

70 Jumping Creek Rd.

■

■

■ ALEXANDRA. Mount Pleasant Hotel. 90 Grant St.

■

■ ALEXANDRA. Nutrien Harcourts. 56 Grant St.

■

■ ■ ■ WHITTLESEA. El Azar Milk Bar. 13 Church St.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 29 Beech St.

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

■ WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. Shop 4,1585 Warburton Hwy.

Staff at the Cooper St facility located a body while moving green waste on Wednesday, July 3, and subsequently contacted police.

The woman is believed to be a 67-yearold Coolaroo woman.

■

■

■

■ ALEXANDRA. Shamrock

Hotel. 80 Grant St.

■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Simpson’s Fuel (Caltex). 25 Aitken St.

■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 42 Downey St.

■ ■ BUXTON. Blue Igloo Roadhouse. 2200 Maroondah Hwy.

■

■ BUXTON. Buxton Hotel. 2192 Maroondah Hwy.

■

■ BUXTON. Shell Buxton. 2093 Maroondah Hwy.

■

■ DIAMOND CREEK. Diamond Creek Newsagency. Shop 62a Main Rd, Diamond Creek Plaza.

■ ■ DOREEN. Doreen General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd.

■

■ EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St.

■

■ ELTHAM. Eltham Newsagency. 2/963 Main Rd.

■

■ EPPING. APCO Service Station. Cnr McDonalds Rd and High St.

■ ■ EPPING. Epping RSL. Harvest Home Rd.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Bowls Club. 101 Church St.

■ ■ ■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Court House. 74 Church St.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea NewsXpress. 45 Church St.

■ ■ WOLLERT. Wollert General Store. 491 Epping Rd.

■ ■ YARCK. Buck’s Country Bakehouse. 6585 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ YARCK. Giddy Goat Cafe. 6606 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel. Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St.

■

■ 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.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Hotel. 100 High St.

■

■

■ ■ YEA. Country Club Hotel. 18 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Endeavour Petroleum (BP). 31 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Giddy Coat Cafe. 94

High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Post Office. 123 High St.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Service Station. 165 High St.

■

■

■ ■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Community House. 36 Silver Creek Rd.

■

■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Hotel. 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Rd.

■

■ ■ ■ FLOWERDALE. Hazeldene General Store. 6 Curlings Rd.

■

■ GLENBURN. Glenburn Roadhouse. 3883 Melba Hwy.

■

■ ■ ■ HURSTBRIDGE. Hurstbridge Newsagency. 900 Main Hustbridge Rd.

■ ■ KANGAROO GROUND. Kangaroo Ground General Store.

280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Cafe. WhittleseaKinglake Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Foodworks. 12 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Kinglake Pub. 28 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. United Service Station. 2 Glenburn-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ LAURIMAR. Laurimar Newsagency. 95 Hazel Glen Dr.

■ ■ MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St.

■ ■ MARYSVILLE. Foodworks.

40A Darwin St.

■ ■ MERNDA. Mernda Villages Post Office. 50 Mernda Village Dr.

■

■ ■ ■ MOLESWORTH. Molesworth Store. 4353 Goulburn Valley Hwy.

■ ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Inn. 436 Maroondah Hwy.

■

■

■ ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Roadhouse. 264 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill General Store. 586 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

■ ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill Hotel. 633 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

■

■ PHEASANT CREEK. Flying Tarts Cafe. 888 WhittleseaKinglake Rd.

■ ■ PHEASANT CREEK. Pheasant Creek Store. 884 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ RESEARCH. Research Post Office. 1546 Main Rd.

■

■ SMITHS GULLY. Smiths Gully General Store. 914 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

■ ■ SOUTH MORANG. Milk Bar. 15 Gorge Rd.

■

■

■

■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews General Store. 10 Caledonia St.

■ ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews Hotel. 79 Burns St.

■ ■ STRATH CREEK. Strath Creek Post Office. 8 Glover Rd.

■

■ ■ ■ TAGGERTY. Taggerty General Store. 26 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

■ ■ THORNTON. 4 Ways Diner.

1369 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

■ ■ ■ THORNTON. Rubicon Hotel.

■

1362 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

Detectives arrested the 45-year-old Coolaroo man in Glenroy about 11.15am on Tuesday (July 9).

He was charged with murder and was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on July 10.

It is believed the pair were known to each other.

Detectives are still keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time, with footage or any other information.

Ring Road fatality

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Bundoora on Tuesday night (July 9).

Investigators have been told a car and pedestrian collided on Metropolitan Ring Road near Plenty Rd about 6.15pm on 9 July.

The pedestrian, a 28-year-old man from Lalor, died at the scene.

■

■

■ ■ YEA. Grand Central Hotel. 64

High St.

■ ■ YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St.

■

■ YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Nutrien Harcourts. 52

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.

■

■

■ ■ ■ YEA. Peppercorn Hotel. 21 Station St.

■ ■ YEA. Provender Bakery. 56

High St.

■ ■ YEA. Rendezvous In Yea. 10

High St.

■ ■ YEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 88

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.

Circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be fully established and investigators wish to speak to any witnesses.

Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the pedestrian in the eastbound lanes to the west of Plenty Rd between 6pm and 6.30pm to come forward.

Karaoke night

■ FReeZA’s Icicle Idols Karaoke night will be held from 5pm-7.30pm on Saturday, July 27 at Riverside Community Centre, 8 Doreen Rogen Way, South Morang

■

■

■ ■ YEA. Yea Bakery. 44 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Yea Newsagency. 74

High St.

■ ■ YEA. Yea Take-Away. 68 High St.

Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition

■ ■ COLDSTREAM. Coldstream Post Office/Newsagency. The Lodge Shopping Centre. 670-672 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ CROYDON NORTH. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd.

■

■ ■ ■ HEALESVILLE. BP. 66 Maroondah Hwy.

■

■ ■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Coles Express. 123 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Grand Hotel. 270 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy.

■

■ ■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Tobacco Station/Tatts. Shop 11, Healesville Walk.

■ ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Launching Place General Store. 2200 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Home Hotel. 2170 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ LILYDALE. Lilydale Newsagency. 237 Main St.

■

■

■ ■ MILLGROVE. Licensed Grocery. 3043 Warburton Hwy.

■ 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.

Allen, Michelle Allsop, Thomas Aydin, Mahmut Baker, Kye Berry, David Graham Bettridge, Anthony James Bloomfield, Tyrone Brown, Glen Byrne, Lesley Carnes, Lewis Collins, Kyle Mark Davies, Margaret Lorrain Day, Laura Dickenson, Daniel Robert Dowson, Hayley Dullard, Sean Foden, Daniel Glazebrook, Corey Godwill, David Grant, Travis Griffiths, Adam Hogan, Cody James Hogan, Shannon Kirkham, Jayden Lang, Joshua Lazic, Drazen Mcnab-Simkin, Cailean William Miller, O'rion Mills, Luke Murray, Xavier Mutimer, Clinton Ronald Nai, Jardine Nesbitt, Anthony O'toole, Nick Peters, Katie Quattrocchi, Crystal Ray, Bradley Scott Ryan, Declan Doherty Schembri, Taylah Scully, James Sondhi, Farzana Stamp, Melody Stevens, Jarrod Thomas, Anu Voss, Richard West, Riley Wilson, Bradley Wilson, Robert Peter Wirth, Michael Yee, Tiffany Friday, July 19

Featuring the Ice Queen Emcee, atteendees are being encourage to dust off their old Comic Con costumes, or head out thrifting with friends to find the perfect winter-themed cos play.

There will be photo opportunities, free snacks and more. Ages 12 to 18. Parental/ guardian consent is required for attendees under 18

This event is supervised by qualified Youth Workers from the City of Whittlesea Council. This event will have dedicated Security and First Aid providers. This event has been registered with Victoria Police's Party Safe Program

This event is alcohol, drug, smoke and vape free. To register for this event visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/youthevents

Tree planting day

■ Nillumbik Council is inviting residents to participate inits annual National Tree Day event, with a plan to plant 1000 indigenous plants along Diamond Creek.

The community tree planting will take at 50 Challenger St, Diamond Creek. This initiative is part of Planet Ark's National Tree Day – Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event.

The Nillumbik event contributes to the national goal of planting one million native trees across the country and strengthening our own tree canopy.

■

■

■ ■ MOUNT EVELYN. Mount Evelyn Newsagency. 1A Wray Cres.

■ ■ 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.

■ 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.

Braybrook, James Christie, Corey Johnson, David Mclauchlan, Daniel John Santo, Cesario Wilson, Caleb Mansfield Magistrates' Court Wednesday, July 17 Antoniadis, Casey-Leigh Ayas, Mahmoud Ben Jemaa, Bilal Bevan, Christian Bishop, Corrie John Burchall, Braydon John Byrne, Brian Costello, Liylanne Crumpen-Dolheguy, Seth Culhane, Christopher James Dabbs, Robert Daly, Aaron Demamiel, Thomas Einsiedel, Luke Fraser, William Dougal Gove, James Thomas Gugliandolo, Lucia Kamoda, Nicholas Kanz, William Magnabosco, Rory Mccomb, Benjamin Mollica, William Thomas Nixon, Denver Poulter, Ricky Savari, Masoud Shiels, Jordan Stillman, Aaron

Nillumbik Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said the event is important for the community and local ecosystem.

“National Tree Day is a fantastic opportunity for our residents to come together and make a difference to our local environment,” Cr Ramcharan said.

“By planting these indigenous plants, we’re improving water quality and strengthening vital habitat corridors.”

■

■

■ ■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Grand Hotel.

140 Yarra St.

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Quinton’s Supa IGA Supermarket. 1/402 Warrandyte Rd.

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

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

Wednesday, July 31 Bromilow, Stephen Thursday, August 1 Coll, Peter John

“We see an incredible turnout from our community at this event every year. There is clearly huge interest from our community for volunteering in our natural environment and that is why Council is investing in expanding our environmental volunteering programs.”

Major Purcell takes on a newspaper

■ Major Frederick George Purcell was proprietor of The Yea Chonicle from January 1, 1907, until his untimelyand sudden death on August 16, 1927 at age 52.

When he purchased the newspaper business from Norman Dugald Ferguson, Purcell launched into print with his first editorial:

“With this issue of The.Yea Chronicle 1 make my debut into the journalistic world, having purchased the land, buildings, machinery, goodwill. etc.. from the late proprietor, Mr N. D. Ferguson, and from this date forward the Yea Chronicle will be conducted by me.

“My action in purchasing The Chronicle was not the sudden impulse of the moment, or the embracing of an opportunity which just now presented itself, but a calm, deliberate, well thought out line of action that I conceived fully 10 years ago.

“It is my first actual ownership or pecuniary interest in any journial, but by no means the first time I have shown a liking for journalism.

“I have for many year been a contributor, not onlyto the local and city papers bit to papers in every part of the world that I have at various times been located, having advocated and instituted reforms and movements which I have had the extreme satisfaction of seeing carried into effect.

“A man to successfully conduct a paper (particularly in the country) must not be an egotist, rather should he suffer from a consciousness of his own helpless insignificance.

“I have in my travels met and brushed against many of the intellects of the world, and there is nothing I know more likely to make a man of anybody than to associate

Yca Chronicle, I can assure everybody of fair and generous treatment when they deserve it, but will also reserve to my self the right (in the public interest) to impose censure should it be deserved.

with those who are intellectually your superiors, and to be aware of and admit the fact.

“This is, and has always been my happy state. Whatever my knowledge may be on any subject I am always open to conviction..

“I am anxious to learn, and willing to be taught. I have for a man of 30 years had a wide and varied experience.

“I have served in the capacity of office boy, run messages, swept the floor, and n response to the ring of my then employer,ran for threepennyworth of snuff.

“Within seven years I had served in every military rank from Trooper to Major, was the youngest man with the rank of Major in the British Army, and hold the enviable distinction of being the first Aus tralian officer that organised a purely Australian regiment after the con summation of the Commonwealth by special selection and under the personal direction of General Lord Kitchener, the most striking personality in the British Army to-day.

“I was also specially selected to report (a practical test) on the horses of the various countries in use in South Africa, and furnish a report to the House of Commons, and was also appointed as assistant director of Field Force Canteen for all South Africa, in consequence of organising capacity- an institution that had a turnover of £2,000,000 per annum,

“In each case I acquitted myself with credit, and in this, my native town and district, shared, and !the public of Yea have by handsome presentations, addresses, &c., acknowledged the fact, and to then I owe a debt of gratitude that I sincerely hope that in my new capacity I will be in it some way able to return.

“I have suffered reverees in the last few years, not from any lack of business capacity, but through a profound faith in human nature, which I

regret to have to admit, I do not now possess, having bought my experience.

“In each case I have philosophically resigned myself to the inevitable, believing with the Chinaman that "the glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall."

“Reverses are good for any man, and every man should have them, and I glory in my misfortune.

“My experiences have been varied, and as a young man with wide practical experience, I feel I am quite equal to the task I have voluntarily imposed upon myself.

“I amdeeply interested in the welfare of this district; be it lamb raising, wool growing. timber, dairying, commercial pursuits, gold, &c., all of which I have some knowledge and of some, expert knowledge. of 1 am always anxious to help along practically anything for the good of the district, country, or nation from an imnprovement 'in a mouse or rabbit trap to a torpedo or flying machine.

“The retiring proprietor, in.his farewell article, doesnot paint a particularly bright picture for me.

“He says: "The life of a country editor is not all wine and roses."

“This, I hope, will induce my readers to sympathise with me somewhat, but what is all wine and roses. Nothing.

“Everything has its drawbacks, and so has the proprietorship of a country paper.

A man must make enemies or he is no man. A writer of note says: "Show me a man who has no enemies, and you show me a fool."

“I have them. I know it and am proud of it; but, however much their opinion may differ from mine, let them always be charitable.

“I hold a grudge against no man in this district. I am born and bred in your district, and have been a schoolmate of many who will in future be my reader, and in takintg over the

“No columns in, the Common-. wealth will be more easily accessiblo to the general public to advocate reforms or anything for the welfare and advancement of the dis trict, no columns more rigidly closed to anybody hurling personal abuse or stirring up dissention in this community.

“Should any of my readers or the general public at any time feel hurt over some little slip (they are bound to happen, however careful one may be) adopt the manly and straightforward course of going to headquarters, and ask if it is meant.

“A little explanation often clears up what appear to be great difficulties, and often makes firmer friends of the parties concerned, but secret discontent must always end disastrously.

“I will put as much vigor, as time will permit, into The Chronicle, and I hope for the solid support of the whole community, without which, success is impossible.

“The success I look for will not be the amount of wages I pay, or the money I make out of The Chronicle

“If on my retirement, 1 cannot point to some good useful and permanent reforms or improvements in the district, then I will consider I have failed, and failed badly, even if I retire a millionaire.

“I have my idea of what journalism should be, and cannot reconcile or. submit myself to the. dominance or worship of the Almighty Dollar, which seems to be the highest ideal with many 19th century papers,” Major Purcell said.

The previous proprietor, Norman Ferguson, had published a column, “Interregnum” (a period when normal government is suspended, especially between successive reigns or regimes), in his final edition for 1906 (December 20).

The Kilmore Free Press later published that Ferguson was born at ‘Flowerdale’ station, Strath Creek, being the third son of Donald Ferguson, “a popular settler in that district, and one of the most prominent in municipal affairs in connection with the Broadford Road Board

Ferguson died on May 30, 1929, at Armadale, and was rmembered as “of retiring disposition, a fine type of Australian native, and one who was deservedly trusted and highly esteemed by all who had opportunity of estimating his admirable qualities.”

After he sold the Yea newspaper, Ferguson was connected with the Stock and Station Journal in Bendigo when he was invited to start a Melbourne-based stock and land newspaper.

The first edition of Stock and Land was on the streets on July 1, 1914. The weekly paper, now controlled by the Fairfax Media group, still survives giving a wide range of news and views of concern to those involved with the pastoral, agricultural, horticultural, wool, machinery and property trading.

Stock and Land billed itself as the "official organ of the Associated Stock and Station Agents of Melbourne".

It was published three times a week to coincide with the old Newmarket livestock selling days, and replaced the Melbourne Stock & Station Journal, which for many years was published as a weekly to carry reports of livestock sales.

The idea to print three times a week was to ensure farmers had the most up-to-date information.

Stock & Land targeted livestock and landholders in Victoria and the Riverina and initially cost one halfpenny, until 1918 when the price changed to one penny.

A subscription set cost £5.

Norman Ferguson prided himself in being the first man from the land to run a newspaper such as this and outlaid a substantial amount of money to get it off the ground.

In his final Yea Chronicle editorial, Ferguson indicated that he had done well financially from the enterprise.

“1 stood behind more money, made more money, and spent far more money in Yea than did any of my predecessors.

“This is not a favor frorn you nor a concession by me; it is the simple recognition on both sides of an ordinary busitess principle.”

Ferguson said the

company was

and

printing

publishing

worth three times than the evening he took delivery of the business in 1900.

● ● ● ● The Yea Chronicle office. High St, Yea. c. 1910.

● ● ● ● Studio portrait of Lieutenant Frederick George Purcell in the uniform of the Victorian Mounted Rifles taken prior to his embarking for the South African war with the 4th Victorian (Imperial) Contingent. Photo: Andrew Barrie and Henry Weedon, Talma Studios. c. 1900

An informal portrait of Major Frederick George Purcell, the Assistant Director of Remounts, at the Remount Depot in Maribyrnong. c. 1916.

Are your gardens and lawns in need of a tidy up?

At Jim's Mowing North East, we can help! Our dedicated team have a passion for gardening and we take great pride in our work, ensuring that whatever you need help with, we can take care of it for you effortlessly and with a smile. Our knowledge and experience means that all of your outdoor projects can be handled by one team, keeping the project streamlined and running smoothly.

We can help with a variety of services including:

■ Garden care

■ Lawn mowing

■ Lawn care

■ Garden and landscape design

■ Hedging and pruning

■ Gutter cleaning

■ Rubbish removal

Not just residential work we can also cater to commercial properties and help to maintain your place of business or your investment property. Our prices are competitive and affordable and our free quote service means that you can plan your project budget before we get started. At Jim's Mowing North East, we take care of our customers and guarantee exceptional service from start to finish.

SPIKE IN LIVES LOST PROMPTS WARNING

■ Victoria Police is issuing an urgent road safety warning to all motorists following a horror period on Victorian roads.

Eight lives were lost in the four daysbetween Monday-Thgursday (July 8-11) last week.

This meant the total lives lost were154, surpassing last year’s total of 152 at the same time last year. There have been other fatalities since then.

Afatal collision occurred just before 12 Noon Thursday (July 11) in Nathalia in the state’s north, with two lives lost in a two-vehicle collision.

Four lives were lost in separate, single-ve-

by Ex-historic Monument restorer (France) Fascia and Guttering Carpentry, Carport Decking, Painting and Home Improvements

hicle collisions last Wednesday (July 10) in Bannockburn, Truganina, Allan’s Flat and Delahey.

Earlier last week, two drivers were both killed in a head on collision in Moriac on Monday evening.

The eight deaths means there were 14 lives lost in the first 11 days of July.

It marks the worst start to July since 2008, when 14 lives were lost in the first 11 days of that month.

While factors in these recent collisions are still under investigation, police are urging everyone to take extra care on the roads.

Motorists should consider slowing down and maintaining a safe braking distance, especially during periods of wet weather when roads are often slippery.

Poor visibility due to reduced daylight hours during winter can make it more difficult to see and be seen, so pay extra attention to your surroundings and avoid distractions, like mobile phones, while driving.

Avoid driving fatigued by taking regular breaks when travelling longer distances, and never get behind the wheel if you’re impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Police are determined to drive down the rising road trauma.

Statewide

Across The State

WATSONIA

Tooradin crash

Fire claims life

■ Emergency services responded to a single vehicle fatal crash in Tooradin last Saturday night (July 6).

■ Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Watsonia on Sunday night (July 14).

It is believed the vehicle may have been involved in a collision with another car prior to it losing control.

Emergency services were called to the Daours Court home following reports of the fire about 11.15pm.

The vehicle left the road on South Gippsland Highway and rolled just near Baxter-Tooradin Rd just after 8.30pm on 6 July.

A male resident was able to safely evacuate the property, but sadly, a second man was found deceased inside once the fire was extinguished.

Victorian News

$300,000 for forestry transition

■ The State Labor Government says it is helping the Murrindindi Shire community to secure the region’s future with new jobs in emerging industries as part of the Forestry Transition Program.

POLICE HUNT FOR MAN WEARING DOG COLLAR

Across Victoria

BOX HILL

Crossings removed

Fatal assault

■ The last two dangerous and congested boom gates on the Lilydale Line have been removed.

■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man after an alleged fatal assault in Box Hill on Saturday night (July 13).

A crime scene was established and an arson chemist was due attend the scene on Monday (July 15).

There were three occupants in the car and one died at the scene. The other two occupants were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

FRANKSTON

Exact circumstances surrounding the collision and crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Stabbing probe

Body found

■ Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a stabbing in Frankston on Saturday night (July 13).

■ Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a series of aggravated burglaries in Langwarrin

Ros Spence, Minister for Agriculture, late last week announced $300,000 for Murrindindi Shire Council to provide capacity building and upskilling for locals so they can begin implementing opportunities identified via their Development Strategy program.

Investigators understand the unknown male offender entered a house on Wattlebird Crescent and attempted to steal car keys before he was confronted by a resident and ran to a neighbouring property about 6.35pm on Sunday (July 14).

The LDS program is designed to be community-led and reflect what locals want to see happen.

Statewide Observer

It is understood three youths were seated at a restaurant on Karingal Drive about 7.50pm.

■ Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after the body of a woman was located at a waste management facility in Epping.

“Since last September, the Murrindindi’s Future project has consulted with locals, businesses and government agencies to identify and understand the region’s aspirations for their future and where skill shortages are,” a Government representative said.

The offender was again confronted by a resident and jumped a fence before entering the garage of a third residence.

It is the first rail line in Melbourne to be level crossing free, and it was achieved a year ahead of schedule.

Emergency services were called to reports of an assault in the foyer of a Young St apartment building about 7.45pm.

Staff at the Cooper St facility located a body while moving green waste on Wednesday, July 3, and subsequently contacted police.

A second group of about eight youths has then entered the premises, before an affray broke out between the groups.

Detectives will await a post-mortem to formally identify the woman.

During the incident, one of the youths was stabbed in the hand by another, before all youths fled the scene.

An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the suspicious death.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, in particular, the patrons dining within the restaurant at the time.

MINIMAY

Investigators believe the woman was inside a bin that was picked up outside a property in Coolaroo on Tuesday, July 2, and then conveyed to the Epping facility.

Man, 61, dies

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Minimay on Friday afternoon (July 12).

A significant CCTV canvas of the Coolaroo area was underway and police are keen to speak to anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage, particularly between Sunday June 23 and Tuesday , July 2.

Detectives are also keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time.

- Victoria Police

Emergency services were called to Kaniva-Edenhope Rd about 2.40pm after reports a van had left the road and crashed into a tree. A 61-year-old Seacliff Park man and only occupant of the van was deceased at the scene.

It is believed the offender accessed two vehicles but was unable to get them started and fled.

The residents who confronted the victim reported him appearing to have pre-existing facial injuries.

The project has identified six key initiatives to explore, including farm forestry, renewable energy and the circular economy, health, aged care and social assistance, advanced manufacturing, tourism and sustainable agriculture.

The same offender has then attended a fourth house and again been challenged by a resident who ushered the offender off the property.

Investigators have also been told the offender made claims to residents that people had assaulted him.

The training will be delivered locally over the next 12 months and includes workshops, networking events, field trips and short courses.

The $22 million Community Development Fund and LDS grants provide medium- to longterm support for 11 native timber communities to identify new economies and create jobs.

Unbeknownst to the victim, the offender had managed to take car keys from inside the residence and once outside he stole a 2021 Mazda CX5 wagon with registration 1ZN 5SU.

Recently Baw Baw Shire Council received a grant from the Fund that will help the town of Noojee transition away from native timber harvesting, improve energy reliability in the region and investigate opportunities for a community hub and education center.

The offender was perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, about 168cm tall with a skinny build, and spikey blond hair.

Detectives have concerns about the bizarre circumstances surrounding the incidents and are hoping to identify the offender and speak with him, not only regarding the Langwarrin incidents but also to establish whether he needs medical treatment or was subject to any earlier offending.

“This funding supports the Murrindindi Shire to provide training for community members to get the skills they need for their region’s future as they transition away from native timber harvesting,” said Ms Spence, Jaclyn Symes, Member for Northern

He was wearing a lime green-coloured top and had a distinctive, large dog collar around his neck.

River on Sunday morning (July 14). A member of the public located the body of a man in the water near Saltriver Place in Footscray about 9am.

About 90 minutes later, the body of a woman was located by a passerby near Smithfield Rd in Flemington

Neither body has been identified at this stage when this newspaper went to press.

Police are investigating to determine whether the deaths are suspicious and whether there are any links between the pair.

Victoria, said: “I look forward to seeing and hearing about some of the great initiatives identified by the Murrindindi’s community as they shape their future and build an economy that plays to their strengths.”

VICTORIA

MARIBYRNONG

Two bodies

■ Police are investigating after two people were located deceased in the Maribyrnong

Stop crime

■ Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher said: “These funds will help our community maintain and build on the momentum created through the Shaping Murrindindi’s Future Project and our Local Development Strategy, ensuring impacted communities are supported through the transition away from native timber harvesting.”

Responding officers attended and arrested a 42-year-old Box Hill man at the scene.

Acting Premier Ben Carroll and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson announced the level crossings at Dublin Rd in Ringwood East and Coolstore Rd in Croydon are gone for good.

Two victims were initially located, with one sustaining a minor facial injury that did not require hospital treatment.

After speaking with witnesses, officers became aware of reports that a third person had been assaulted.

Since 2017, nine level crossings have been removed and six new stations have been built along the Lilydale Line, which is the second busiest line on the network and is used by more than 72,000 passengers each weekday.

A search of the building was conducted and a 48-year-old Box Hill man was located deceased in a stairwell.

The 42-year-old was taken to hospital under police guard but has since been charged with murder.

Getting rid of these crossings means boom gates are no longer down for more than five hours in the morning peak, reducing frustrating delays for the more than 123,000 vehicles every morning.

He was remanded to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday (July 15). It is believed parties involved in the incident were known to each other.

MOUNT WAVERLEY

The new accessible East Ringwood Station will soon open to passengers and features lifts to each platform and parking for 460 vehicles, while the new premium Croydon Station is set to open later this month.

Awful collision

Serious accidents and fatalities had been previously recorded at several of the Lilydale Line level crossing sites, including Union Rd in Surrey Hills which was fast-tracked for removal after the deaths of two people.

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Mount Waverley on Sunday morning (July 14).

Emergency services were called to the vicinity of High St and Blackburn Rd about 11.10am after reports a bike and 4WD had collided.

Level crossings removed from the line include Blackburn Rd, Heatherdale Rd, Manchester Rd, Maroondah Hwy, Mont Albert Rd, Union Rd, Cave Hill Rd, Coolstore Rd and Dublin Rd, Ringwood East.

Crews treated the female bike rider but she died at the scene.

The male driver of the 4WD stopped at the scene and is currently assisting police with their enquires.

The Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines will be Melbourne’s next rail lines to be boom gate free next year, followed by the Frankston Line in 2029 and the Werribee Line in 2030.

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

These projects have delivered almost seven kilometres of new walking and cycling paths as well as new and upgraded open spaces – with more than 260,000 trees, shrubs and grasses planted.

● ●

●

●

Ros Spence, State Minister

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

‘BOY FROM OZ’ AT THE NATIONAL

When The Light Breaks

■ When the Light Breaks recounts a tragedy unfolding on a single day in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Director Runar Rúnarsson steers a bleak, dark melodrama that emerges despite the stunning light of the midnight sun.

Young lovers, art students Una (Elin Hall), and Diddi (Baldur Einarsson), in the throes of a passionate fledgling romance, make future plans.

Diddi, flying home to his parents that morning, vows to break up with his current girlfriend, Klara (Katla Njalsdottir) Una, having stayed the night with Diddi and late for class, grabs a pair of Diddi’s shoes and hurries out.

Diddi doesn’t make it home.

Shots of a tunnel explosion and the inferno that follows hint at many casualties, Diddi among them.

Flags flown at half-mast underscore a national tragedy.

A distraught Gunni (Mikael Kaaber), Diddi’s flatmate, begs Una not to reveal her true relationship with Diddi to save Klara’s feelings.

All this occurs in the film’s setup.

What follows is an intense, fragile narrative, where we watch Una nursing her grief in secret and spending the day in torment.

Rúnarsson reveals Una’s sense of mixed emotions with flashes of jealousy and envy as Klara is allowed to bear her grief in public.

Hall’s depiction of restrained emotion with bubbling anger just under the surface is palpable.

Later, after vodka shots, the teenagers let their pent-up feelings out with wild dancing to Diddi’s favourite headbanging music.

This proves cathartic, lifting the tension, and a bond forms between the two young women.

Back at Diddi and Gunni’s flat, Klara presents Una with the boots she forgot earlier.

We are left wondering if Klara knew Diddi’s secret all along.

When the Light Breaks was screened as part of the Scandinavian Film Festival.

scandinavianfilmfestival.com - Review by Kathryn Keeble

■ From the moment Matthew Hadgraft steps on the stage in the musical, The Boy from Oz at the National Theatre in St Kilda, it’s obvious that he has that rare pizzazz needed to portray the remarkable talent of much-loved Peter Allen Hadgraft pours his heart and soul into this show. His warmth, emotion and high-energy depiction engages the audience to steer us through the highs, lows and heartbreaks of Peter Allen’s life and career.

He is a superb dancer whose stage movements are coupled with his striking talents as an actor, singer and piano player. We are privileged to experience his depth of insight into the character.

Executive Producer of production company Theatrical, Andrew Gyopar, has assembled a large team of Australian theatre professionals. This highly talented cast, including many locals, are fortunate to work under direction and choreography of the distinguished Rhylee Nowell and musical director Alexandra Byrne. The phases, times and moods of Allen’s story are vividly enhanced through creative team Karen Spencer and Abbey Stanway’s many costume and set changes. The jubilant diversity of the ensemble and dance troupe add extra elements to delight the audience. The company is backed by a marvellous onstage 11-piece orchestra.

The close childhood relationship to his mother, Marion, is evoked through Reuben Koronczyk’s impressive song and dance appearances of Peter as a boy. Maureen Andrew plays the eternally encouraging Marion with tenderness and humour.

It is a joy to see this production and to hear Allen’s songs in this dazzling musical biography on the Melbourne stage. His legacy lives on through the songbook – Tenterfield Saddler, I Honestly Love You, Not the Boy Next Door, I Still Call Australia Home and many more which are of particular relevance to Australia.

Venue: National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St. St Kilda

Dates: Wednesdays - Sundays until July 21

Bookings: theatrical.com.au

Tickets: A Reserve $68, Senior/Concession/children under 14 $58

- Review by Sherryn Danaher

The Long Game

■ Power is a word that comes to mind when reviewing The Long Game

It is powerful actors playing powerful characters who show their vulnerabilities in a way that is very relatable.

Sally Faraday has written a play with levels. Family dynamics, secrets, political ‘games’, addiction there is a lot packed into an eighty minute show.

Director Krystalla Pearce has put together a cast of three talented women.

She uses the space well, including breaking through the ‘fourth wall’ to give a sense of what is beyond. ‘

However there are some inconsistencies such as silent one-sided phone conversations, then later the voice on the other end being heard.

A dramatic choice, perhaps worked in that scene yet did not work for the play as a whole.

There was some poor mime, of what purpose it served unclear, along with some long scene changes.

For opening night the pace began slowly, hopefully this will pick up overtime, as the timing improved as the play went on.

The Long Game set out to ‘dive into some tricky subject matter’ - this it does.

Using familiar stories of women in politics to highlight the underground means that can be used to rise to the top.

It is interesting to note the response of different generations or experiences.

It displays very well the impact childhood trauma can have also touching on false memory, along with the impact one's trauma can have on others.

This show creates conversation, which is what good theatre can do.

There are some laughs, plus a terrific monologue played cleverly by Charmaine Gorman (Miranda) for which the audience applauded.

Whilst I would not say this show is a must-see it is definitely worth a look if you are wanting to see interesting local theatre that leaves you wanting to know more.

Presented at the Explosives Factory, Theatre Works - Review by Elizabeth Semmel

● ● Matthew Hadgraft (Peter Allen) and dancers in The Boy From Oz. Photo: Nicole Cleary

Local Theatre Observations

SLAP, BANG, KISS Shows

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Into the Woods Jr (by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim) Until July 21 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Gareth Clarke. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre. org.au

■ Gemco Players: Night Watch (a Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs Play) Until July 28 at the GEM Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Bookings: gemcoplayers.org.

■ Theatrical. The Boy From Oz, Until July 21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/Choreographer: Rhylee Nowell; Musical Director: Alex Byrne. Musical Supervision: Matthew Hadgraft; Ass’t. Choreographer: Ellie Martin. Bookings: theatrical.com.au

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: After Dinner (by Andrew Bovell) Until July 20 at Wyndham Theatre Company: Cnr Duncans Rd and Synnott St., Werribee. Director: Fiona Scarlett. Bookings: Trybooking

■ Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMUDS): Kid Stakes (by Ray Lawler)

July 19 – 27 at 15 View St., Mansfield. Director: Daryl Hunt. Bookings: mmuds.org.au

■ MLOC Productions: Alice by Heart, July 26 – August 3 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Chris Ryan; Choreographer: Molly Whytcross; Vocal Director: Diane O’Hare; Musical Director: Hannah Hunt. Bookings: mloc.org.au

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

■ Melbourne French Theatre: La Surprise De L’Amour (Lovestruck) (by Marivaux) August 6 – 17 at Melbourne French Theatre, La Maison de Maitre, 203-205 Canning St (cnr. Neill St.), Carlton. Director: Donald McManus. Bookings: melbournefrench theatre.org.au/la-surprise-de-lamour/

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Alice in Wonderland Jr. August 2 – 11 at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Pde., Altona. Bookings: wmtc.org.au

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

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

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

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

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Things

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

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

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

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

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

■ Melbourne Theatre Company presents Slap. Bang. Kiss. on Friday, August 16 at 1pm and 7pm at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale.

Written by Dan Giovannoni, Slap. Bang. Kiss. tells of three young people who suddenly find themselves transformed into symbols of revolution.

But when their stories go viral and the whole world is watching, what will they do next?

Three explosive events capture the world's attention. Slap. a video of 16-year-old Immi hitting a security officer goes viral.

Bang. Sofia's impassioned speech for victims of a school shooting makes international news.

Kiss. In the car park of a small-town Woolies, Darby and Daniel lock lips in an attempt to set the world record for the longest kiss.

Directed by Katy Maudlin, Snap. Bang. Kiss. explores themes of activism, community and hope, and is described as a 'bold production' from Melbourne Theatre Company's Education and Families Program.

Performance Details: Friday, August 16 at 1pm and 7pm (both performances will feature a post-show Q and A with the artists)

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

Admission: $28-$40 (booking fee applies)

Bookings: kingstonarts.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Nature

Obituary

■ The Deep See Survey Artist Collective invites audiences to Victoria's Mornington Peninsula to participate in their latest public performance work: Nature Obituary, on Saturday, August 3 at Shoreham Beach , Beach Rd, Shoreham

Running from mid-tide to low-tide on Shoreham Beach , this singular event spans 200m of beach and has been imagined with a view to bring people together at a time when, for many, cohesion feels at an all-time ebb.

Created by artist Janenne Willis, Nature Obituary is a gentle invitation to write and listen to obituaries for Mother Earth

The event will present 10 antique writer's desks on the sand, lining the shoreline. Each desk facing the sea with charcoal pencils and recycled paper atop, audience members will be invited to seat themselves and pen an obituary via one of two ways - to free write, or to respond to creative writing prompts.

Written about any part of nature they feel drawn to, once finished each obituary will be placed under a paperweight for others to read.

Throughout the afternoon select pieces will also be shared aloud by live performance readers Tariro Mavondo, Felicity Mashuro and Janenne Willis

"Nature Obituary is an opportunity to collectively honour the natural world," explains artist Janenne Willis

"To collectively record natural history and to collectively grieve our environment lost. I'm deeply curious about what will come through when humans sit together in nature and write and listen about what is lost.

“There are healing and hopeful possibilities in that. It's about reanimating nature as a means of enabling connection, relationship, and care."

An ambitious performance piece delving into themes of eco-spirituality and eco-psychology, Nature Obituary acts as a pathway to honour and grieve loss in a time of profound climate crisis.

Attendees are encouraged to involve themselves in the experience in any way they feel comfortable. The show will continually unfold over its duration, offering the opportunity for people to arrive anytime and stay for as little or as long as they desire.

Nature Obituary has been designed to bring people together to participate in an intimate and original gesture, offering an afternoon of connection to each other, to the earth, and an honouring of place.

Deep See Survey are artists Janenne Willis, Bri Horne, Curtis Hill and Leyla Bulmer. They are a collective and they make art on Bunurong and Boonwurrung Country, in what is now known as Shoreham

Their inaugural season in 2024 is made up of four live shows, four live workshops, and four poetry circles.

Event Details: Saturday, August 3 from Mid Tide (1.33pm) to Low Tide (4.17pm)

Cost: Free

Full event details (including weather updates): deepseesurvey.com/nature-obituary

Location: Shoreham Beach, Beach Road, Shoreham

Duration: approximately 3 hours. Free parking and public toilets available.

Wheelchair accessible toilets 900m away on Byrnes Road.

Age suitability: all ages, Family-friendly, safe space event

Accessibility information: quiet zone available, wheelchair accessible, low vision accessible, Auslan Interpreted by request. Visit deepseesurvey.com/nature-obituary for full accessibility and location details. - Cheryl Threadgold

Sisters in Crime

■ The next Sisters in Crime event - High Stakes, Low Morals - will be held on Friday, July 26 from 6.30pm dinner, 8pm show at the Rising Sun Hotel, South Melbourne.

There are men who exploit women, men who beat women, men who abduct women, men who murder women . . . but there are also women –a lot of women – fighting back.

Sherryl Clark (Woman Missing), Jane Sullivan (Murder in Punch Lane) and Jess Kitching (Lucky Number 11) will talk with host Janice Simpson about their gutsy characters and how women can fight back – even in the nineteenth century.

Event date: Friday, July 26. 6.30pm dinner, 8pm show

Venue: Rising Sun Hotel, 2 Raglan St., South Melbourne Bookings: sistersincrime.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

50 Shades

■ It may be winter, but Melbourne is about get hot and steamy. With more than one million tickets sold since its world premiere, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is making a return this July in a fun and hilarious party experience. Dive into the world of Fifty Shades of Grey as its flipped, and tickled pink. This high-energy experience takes one the best-selling novel of all time and gives it a cheeky, hilarious twist. Playing for a strictly limited season at Alex Theatre from July 19. Tickets are on sale now via https://50shadesmusicalparody.com.au/ from just $69*.

■ There isn’t a human being alive who hasn’t had cause to hide a secret at some point in their lives.

That’s a starting point for author Barbara Hannay’s latest novel The Wife’s Secret, with the underlying theme that everyone deserves a second chance.

Once-married couple Lisa and Rolf found they had two different dreams. Since their bitter divorce, they have forged new and separate lives.

Rolf has moved out of Beacon Bay, while Lisa has remained in the tiny tropical town, a pillar of her community.

When a cyclone brings a massive tree smashing into Lisa’s roof – into the home Rolf built and where they raised their family - their son, Dave, convinces Rolf that he must do the repairs.

Tensions abound when Rolf arrives with glamorous stage star Renata, along with a pretty young publicist who stirs up complications for Dave and his new restaurant.

Their combined efforts to rebuild the community see them confronting old wounds of their own.

Will Lisa be brave enough to risk her heart again, especially if that means revealing the one guilty memory that has haunted her for decades?

Only reading the Wife’s Secret will answer that question.

Set on the picturesque coastline of Queensland’s tropical north, this is an uplifting story about resurrecting hope and unearthing love and second chances, even through the most turbulent of times.

Living in Townsville with her writer husband, Hannay enjoys being close to the Coral Sea and tropical scenery, providing wonderful settings for her novels.

The Wife’s Secret is published by Penguin Random House and available online and in bookstores.

- Julie Houghton

More Shows

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

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

■ Nova Music Theatre: Brigadoon September 13 – 22 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Auditions

■ The Mount Players: A Bunch of Amateurs (by Ian Hislop and Nick Newham) July 27 at 10.00am at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Craig Lenaine Smith. Audition Bookings: craigls@ iinet.net.au

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Laramie Project (by Moises Kaufman) July 28 at 2pm; July 29 at 7pm at The 1812 Theatre (Bakery), 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchenson. Enquiries: mr_mitchinson@ hotmail.com or 0455 078 143

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

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

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

● ● Barbara Hannay is the author of The Wife’s Secret, published by Penguin Random House. See review, at right

Broome Beach Resort welcomes all guests to this relaxing retreat, situated at Cable Beach in the magnificent Western Australian coastal town of Broome.

Within a short leisurely stroll to the iconic Cable Beach, Day Spas, restaurants, cafes and bars, Broome Beach Resort is the ideal 4½ star family resort.

Set amongst lush, tropical gardens, each of our fully selfcatering, air-conditioned 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments are well appointed and feature full kitchen and laundry facilities, a spacious open plan dining and living area, a private verandah and free WIFI and FOXTEL. Free off-street parking is also available for in-house guests' vehicles.

FOR SALE

•Long-term agreements

•Close to everything Broome has to offer

•Set amongst tropical landscaping

•Body Corporate salary of over $129k

•Well-appointed two-bed, one-bath unit with large office and storeroom on the one title. Available for $560,000

•Located in one of Western Australia’s most sought after destinations

•Property inspections are by appointment only

MAXIM VENGEROV Magazine Magazine

■ Castiglione and Greg Hocking present Grammy Award winner Maxim Vengerov live in concert in Melbourne on August 7 in Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall as part of an Australian tour to celebrate Vengerov's 50th birthday.

Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today, Soviet-Israeli violinist and violist Maxim Vengerov will be joined by one of Europe’s most iconic pianists Polina Osetinskaya.

Vengerov recently completed triumphant, sell-out concerts at New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall. His last tour of Australia in 2015 was a highly lauded, sold out success.

The superstar string player’s 50th birthday program celebrates 42 years of public appearances with a program that will include demanding and exciting works by Ravel, Franck and Prokofiev as well as virtuosic encores.

Castiglione Arts and Culture is also announcing an exclusive masterclass with the world-leading violinist in Melbourne on August 8, presented in partnership with Melbourne Youth Orchestras. Tickets to all masterclasses are extremely limited, and are expected to sell out fast.

Vengerov and Osetinskaya have performed together extensively, including at Carnegie Hall. In the season 2023-2024 Polina Osetinskaya makes a number of her solo debuts at the Berlin Philharmonic, in London and in Laeiszhalle in Bach's concerts without a conductor.

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Polina has repeatedly expressed her pacifist position. In this regard, her concerts in Russia were cancelled by the government. She has since toured the world extensively including to both North and South America.

Event Details: Wednesday, August 7 at 7.30pm

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Bookings: artscentremelbourne. com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Heart Strings

■ BoilOver Performance Ensemble, a Sunbury -based group for artists with a disability, will present their latest production Heart Strings at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans from July 18-20.

Inspired by the artists’ own experience of love and relationships, this new work explores love in all its forms and the associated themes of courage and risk. ‘ Heart Strings will explore love through the metaphor of the red string of fate – the theory that we are all connected to the people that we are

destined to meet throughout our lives.

BoilOver Performance Ensemble provides disabled artists with rich and varied opportunities to explore their creativity and artistic skills in a professional theatrical setting.

The production, directed by Carmen Maddison, has been created in collaboration with composer Ciaran Frame and features guest performer Nina Robertson

“Our artists get the opportunity to develop their skills and their confidence each week," says Carmen Maddison, Creative Producer Director of the BoilOver Performance Ensemble

"They work alongside other circus and acrobatic professionals who help push their boundaries of artistic expression as well as build their trength and flexibility.

“The artists are very much a part of the creative process and together we aim to present unique and innovative performance works which challenge perceptions.”

Performance Details: July 18 and 19 at 7pm; July 20 at 2pm.

Venue: Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess St., St Albans

Bookings: creativebrimbank.com. au/heart-strings

Tickets: $25/$20

Suitable for all ages. Wheelchair accessible seating available. Hearing loop available.

Running time: 45 minutes - Cheryl Threadgold

Film Festival

■ The 2024 Saxo Scandinavian Film Festival returns to Palace, Palace Nova

and Luna Palace Cinemas until August 7. Presenting the best new cinema from the Nordic region, a first look at festival highlights has been announced with films from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland, featuring a selection of epic dramas, sweeping romances and stunning visuals.

Festival Curator Elysia Zeccola says about this year’s edition: “The Nordic countries always create such memorable cinema and this year’s films are no exception. From thrilling Scandi noir to breathtaking ice-capped dramas these unmissable highlights are only a taste of what is to come.”

Festival centrepiece The Tundra Within Me (Eallougierdu) from Norway is a powerful drama exploring community, heritage and identity, following Sámi artist Lena who returns to her hometown in northern Norway where she finds an unexpected new love and is forced to confront her past.

Icelandic film Touch (Snerting), a romantic drama directed by renowned filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur, is a festival Special Presentation. Based on the best-selling eponymous novel, this story spans several decades and continents as it follows one man's emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago.Hammarskjöld, the man who John F. Kennedy once called ‘the greatest statesman of our century’.

Melbourne Event Details: July 19August 7. Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, Palace Penny Lane, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema and The Astor Theatre

X■ (R). 105 minutes. Now available on DVD and selected digital platforms.

After a long, six year break, talented director Ti West returned to the big screen with X, a graphic, giddy love letter to not only the horror genre, but also the process of low budget film-making.

With the final entry, MaXXXine, now in cinemas, now is best time to see the first two films.

Set in 1979, the story centres around an enthusiastic film crew, who travel to rural Texas to make an adult movie.

Deciding on an isolated farm with cabin quarters, and run by an elderly, taciturn couple, the group get down to business, but as the shoot continues, they will soon realise that their hosts aren’t as docile as first thought.

West has built his body of work (which includes The Roost, The House Of The Devil and The Innkeepers) by largely setting his films during a time when there were no mobile phones or other forms of cutting edge technology, and this lack of modern tech has been a refreshing touch.

Horror buffs will love spotting all the references (the setting itself is a terrific combination of films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho and Eaten Alive), while enjoying West’s expert shifting between comedy and atmospheric horror (nicely amplified by excellent cinematography, music and grisly practical effects).

The cast acquit themselves perfectly, with yet another attention grabbing turn by Mia Goth (Suspiria, Infinity Pool)

There are interesting undercurrents to the growing carnage, with West examining sex and violence in horror films, the uncomfortable mirror that can arise between the young and the elderly, and how the female image is perceived by men.

The squeamish should definitely avoid X, but those who have been longtime fans of the horror genre, will love what West has crafted and delivered, and should love the terrific prequel Pearl (****½) (again starring Goth, who gave an Oscar worthy performance as the title character).

RATING - ****

Project Wolf Hunting

■ (R). 121 minutes. Now available on DVD and selected digital platforms.

A warning from the very start; if you are of a sensitive nature, or not strong of stomach, then it would be wise to avoid this new South Korean horror/action/thriller.

Containing the kind of violence and gore not seen since the earlier days of film-maker Peter Jackson (Bad Taste, Braindead), this hyperkinetic movie delivers the goods in such enthusiastic fashion, its makers forget to adhere to a more appropriate run time. The set-up involves a 2016 deal being struck between the governments of South Korea and the Philippines, where the former can now extradite 47 hardened criminals who fled their home turf after committing horrific crimes. After an initial attempt to carry out the extraditions goes seriously awry, a new mission is put forth in 2022, where the perpetrators will be instead transported on a huge cargo ship (named Frontier Titan), supervised by over 20 experienced police detectives, headed by Captain Lee (Park Hosan), who can turn to acts of brutality as quickly as his captives.

A tough but more level-headed cop is Da-yeon (Jung So-min), who notices that the ship’s doctor has been replaced at the last minute. A special operations squad, led by Captain Oh (Sung Dong-il) also arrive at the surveillance centre without notice. It’s not long after the Frontier Titan has left Manila port that an escape plan, organised by twisted killer Jong-du (Seo Inguk), is put in motion, and the officers are soon on the back foot (or dead). Other offenders of note who join the uprising include Do-il (Jang Dong-yoon), Gun-bae (Ko ChangSeok) and Myung-ju (Jang Youngnam). As the body count increases, another presence suddenly appears, one that doesn’t care whether their opponent is a cop or crim.

Project Wolf Hunting lays its foundation with precise efficiency, moving to the early scenes of prison break chaos at a breakneck pace. Fans of Con Air will recognise this first section, but when the plot turn comes, the film veers into extreme action and horror, and this is where the already graphic gore is taken to a whole new level.

Writer/director Kim Hong-sun has been handed such a talented effects crew, that he wants to create and carry out as much carnage as possible, and as such, particularly during its midsection, it starts to become a little repetitious.

Kim, whose previous films include Traffickers (2012), The Chase (2017) and etamorphosis (2019), once again doesn’t quite make the most of a great premise, but like his occasionally gruesome Traffickers, hits the bullseye enough to keep audiences happy. Project Wolf Hunting has certainly been crafted for a specific audience, and despite its indulgent overlength, who will most likely want the inevitable follow-up. Just be prepared.

RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

● ● ● ● Maxim Vengerov. Photo: Diago Mariotta Mendez.

■ Samuel Klausman Lawrence Parks was born in Kansas on December 13, 1914.

He was of German and Irish descent and grew up in Joliet, Illinois

Larry was not a healthy child and suffered from several illnesses including rheumatic fever. He attended University and majored in science. Larry had intended to be a doctor but was bitten by ‘the acting bug’ after performing in stage plays.

He worked as an usher in New York at Carnegie Hall before landing a small acting role in the Broadway play Golden Boy

Larry Parks was signed to a film contract with Columbia Studios and made his debut in the B-grade adventure Mystery Ship in 1941.

He married actress Betty Garrett who he met at The Actors Studio in 1944; Lloyd Bridges was best man at the wedding.

It was a very happy marriage and the couple had two sons.

Larry continued to play supporting roles in small budget films such as Three Girls About Town, Blondie Goes to College, The Deerslayer and The Racket Man

His big break came in 1946 when he was cast as Al Jolson in The Jolson Story

This was the role of a lifetime, miming the recordings of Jolson's songs and portraying one of the greatest American singers of the 20th Century.

Magazine

Whatever Happened To ... Larry Parks

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Al Jolson wanted to play himself but the studio executives thought he was too old to play the role. I had the great opportunity to interview Evelyn Keyes who co-starred with Larry in the film. Evelyn told me that Larry sang as loud as he could against the Jolson recordings during the filming.

The Jolson Story turned out to be a box office smash and Larry became a major film star. He reprised the role in Jolson Sings Again in 1949.

Larry was interviewed during the hearing of the Un-American Activities Committee into infiltration into the film industry.

He admitted that as a youth he had joined the Communist Party but at that time did not see

● Larry Parks that he had done anything wrong. He was ‘blacklisted’ as a result of his testimony and his film career was ruined.

Larry only made a few films in the 1950s and guest starred in television shows such as The Untouchables and Dr Kildare

Larry Parks began asuccessful career on the stage.

Betty and Larry starred in variety shows in Las Vegas, Canada and Europe. Johnny Lockwood was a comedy support act with them at the Empire Theatre Finsbury Park, London

They also performed together in plays such as Any Wednesday, Plaza Suite and Cactus Flower. In later life Larry got involved in building apartment complexes. His final film was Freud in 1962.

Larry Parks died of a heart attack at his home in Studio City, California in 1975 at the age of 60.

Danny Thomas helped Betty get back into show business with guest roles in television shows such as All In The Family and Laverne and Shirley. Betty Garrett passed away in 2011 at the age of 91.

If you are a Jolson fan you might enjoy attending the next Jolson Society meeting at 7.15 pm, Tuesday July 30 at the Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library, 182-186 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North (enter via Best St).

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

LABOURS OF LOVE AT MAROONDAH GALLERY

Labours of Love – Kate Golding

The art showcases Kate’s intergenerational co[making art practice.

Born from Kate’s multiple role as an artist, mother and caregiver, the exhibition encapsulates art and life entwined.

Through child-centred workshops th exhibition will grow as children, parents and caregivers are invited to add their own artworks to the gallery walls.

Exhibition opens July 29 and closes Sunday September 15.

★ Boundless Threads

Embark on a transtormative journey in Boundless Threads, an exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery by the Gifford Arts Project at Uniting Croydon.

The excision showcases the diverse individual perspectives of project members expressed through drawings and paintings.

★ Aurora B\Arboreaius draws upon the feelings of awe inspired by the vistas of early dawn bushwalks.

Esther Schuten’s paintings study the soft, lucent quality of day-break as mist-veiled objects emerge as tentative shapes.

Exhibition opens Monday July 22 and closes Friday September 6. Maroondah Gallery 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood

At Geelong

Cutting Through Time – Cressida Campbell, Margaret Preston and the Japanese Print.

Less than one month remains for this exceptionally beautiful Geelong Gallery-curated exhibition which examines the influence of Japanese woodblock prints on the famed contemporary Australian painter and printmaker Cressida Campbell, and on the groundbreaking modernist painter and printmaker Margaret Preston.

★

The O’Donohue and Kiss Gift

This diverse selection of works is drawn from generous gifts made to Geelong Gallery by local collectors Conrad O’Donohue and Rosemarie

The Arts

Kiss in 2010 and 2019. The exhibition includes historical and contemporary prints, drawings and ceramics by Australian and international artists, which reflect the collecting and broader interests of the donors.

Exhibition closes July 28. ★

Prescience – Dianne Fogwell presents a panoramic view of the Australian landscape, highlighting both its beauty and its precarity due to climate change.

Exhibition closes July 28. Geelong Gallery 60 Little Malop St, Geelong

Wall to Wall

An explosion of colour awaits at the Mordi Industrial Precinct. Australia’s beloved street art Wall to Wall has invited Australian and international artists to transform the Mordi Village Industrial Precinct into an immersive outdoor gallery, reviving old walls with world-class murals.

Wall to Wall – Mordi Village Mordialloc Industrial Precinct Between Governor Rd/ and Wetlands, Mordialloc

■ Join the Arts Centre as they celebrate the 15th anniversary of OPTIKA, an award championing expression through photography.

OPTIKA is inviting photographers of all ages and expertise levels across Victoria to submit their photos in response to the competition theme.

Selected works will be featured in the OPTIKA 2024 exhibition and gain the chance to be reviewed by industry experts and the general public. Entries close September 16. Award Ceremony: October 9. How to apply.

Kingston Arts Centre 979-985 Nepean Hwy kingstonearts.com.au

- Peter Kemp

Bowness finalists

■ The Museum of Australian Photography is announcing the selected finalists for the 2024 William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize

The judging panel considered close to 750 entries, selecting 74 to comprise the final field.

Artist and academic Dr Peta Clancy, former Director of Photographers’ Gallery London Brett Rogers , and MAPh Director Anouska Phizacklea worked through the submissions to select a diverse representation of contemporary Australian photography in this year’s Bowness Photography Prize.

The winner of the prize will win $30,000 and their work will be acquired into MAPh’s collection; the judges will also select three Honourable Mentions, thanks to Colour Factory.

Selected artists include established practitioners such as Jemima Wyman, Rod McNicol, Amanda Williams, James Tylor and William Yang, as well as midcareer and emerging artists demonstrating a mastery of the medium.

Opening night event + winner announcement Thursday September 12 at Museum of Australian Photography, 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill.

■ For 40 years Paul Harris has broadcast his views on films screening in Melbourne. Paul is heard weekly on 3AW. Harris let it slip he is co-author of a book leading up to the abrupt cancellation of the 2020 Melbourne Grand Prix. The book will rekindle memories of COVID, behind the scenes squabbles, public outrage and much more. No release date yet but chances are it will debut pre-2025 GP.

Coldplay in Court

■ Coldplay have settled with their former manager David Holmes with a seven-figure sum over unpaid commissions on production of albums, pre2022. Coldplay and Holmes have gone their separate ways, and the band are currently counter sueing Holmes. Claims and counter attacks are being heard in the High Court in London

Rusty, Rohan in re-start

■ Russell Crowe and buddy Rohan Keating have invested some of their hard earned into helping to re-start Muff, an old established Irish liquor company. The Muff brand is planning to extend the market potential, particularly to America and Australia

Boys will be boys

■ Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have been spotted hanging out together in South Korea where they attended the Seoul Waterbomb Festival. Their unexpected appearance was greeted with screams from the water logged audience.

End of an era

■ The historic Palais-Hepburn

in

is to close at end of July. The

Reviewer’s controversial book

with Peter Kemp

Theatre

Hepburn Springs

theatre, holding 440 patrons, is remembered for many past theatrical performances with the Lloyd Spiegel group having the dubious honour of being the last group to grace the iconic theatre.

- John O’Keefe

OK. With John O’Keefe

●

● Paul Harris

Across Across Down Down

1. Supporting structure

6. Discreetly

11. Discontent

15. Enlisting (7,2)

20. Verve

21. Circle (planet)

22. Aria-nominated singer, ... Murray

23. Soiled

25. Reflector

26. Nastier

27. Of kidneys

29. Debar (4,3)

32. Close

34. Go berserk, run ...

36. Self-centredness

39. Acute remorse

41. Tree, copper ...

43. Merits

46. Fatigued

48. Blunder

49. Swerve

51. Stone god

52. Revenge

55. June 6, 1944 (1-3)

56. Louts

59. Confuse

61. Whisky & ...

62. Tennis ace, Steffi ...

63. Condition

64. Verb modifiers

67. Many-sided figure

68. Pacify

70. Earth's environment, Mother ...

71. Stern

72. Cricket side

73. Anxious (2,4)

74. Polite form of address

75. Italian rice dish

77. Lead-in

78. Radiate

79. Measly

82. German war vessels (1-5)

86. Madden

87. Russian leader

89. Alpine flower

92. Truck's unloaded weight

94. Country, Sri ...

96. Catch sight of

98. Negative votes

100. Cure (fish)

101. Feel the loss of

103. Old Testament son of Isaac

105. French cap

106. Murder (2,2)

108. In charge, at the ...

111. Domestic servant

112. Bread grillers

114. Light classical musical

116. Early guitar

119. Authentic

120. Hasten

121. Typist's ailment (1,1,1)

123. Arguable

124. Engrave

125. Wipe out

126. Revenge

127. Constantly busy (2,3,2)

130. City's chief mail centre (1,1,1)

131. Thin-petalled flowers

135. Tartan skirts

138. Leonardo da Vinci's ... Lisa

139. Genuine thing, the ... McCoy

141. Barbie toys

144. Chew like rat

146. Sergeant or corporal (1,1,1)

147. At that time

148. Hawaiian garland

149. Female horse

150. Nautical yes

151. Cut (timber)

152. Amounted to (4,2)

153. Wine, ... spumante

155. Happily ... after

157. Garden tool

158. Volleyball court dividers

160. Requirements

161. Elevate

162. Progress chart

163. Mirth

165. Light purple

166. Uncle Sam (1,1,1)

167. Anger

168. Official decree

169. Europe/US defence pact

171. Pale beer

172. Board

175. Jottings

176. Per, for ...

179. Swelled

180. Lessen

182. Tennis great, Arthur ...

184. Prompting (actor)

185. Uprising

186. Achieve

188. Drag with effort

189. Drilling platform

190. Soviet Union (1,1,1,1)

191. Utilise

193. Perfumed powder

194. Community spirit

196. Father

197. Covers

198. Overfills

200. Furtiveness

205. Definite article

207. Climbs

210. Intoxicate

211. Chatty

212. Suffer pain

213. Saint's ring

214. Mayday signal (1,1,1)

216. Zodiac crustacean

218. Wickedness

219. Eastern European

220. Dining table protector (5,3)

224. Dreamer

227. Pint-size

229. Jeans maker, ... Strauss

230. Black soft drink

231. Bounders

232. Front of leg

233. Concept

235. Durable fabric

237. Performs

239. Hitler's ... Kampf

241. The Devil

244. Dancer, ... Pavlova

246. Coiffure

249. Eye lustfully

252. Gives birth to pups

254. Make untidy (4,2)

256. Charmingly unusual

258. Pill

259. Hostile frown

260. Primped

263. Cowardly informer

264. Minor details

265. Interfere

267. Sand granules

270. Threat

271. Imperial ruler

272. Marine mollusc

273. Ancient Arabic tribesman

274. Partners

277. Yuletide

279. Sudden invasion

281. Fires (from job)

284. Famed lioness

286. High temperature

288. Died before

292. Additional

294. Encounter

295. Half-diameters

298. Cook in oven

300. Come up

301. Screened (film) again

303. Marten fur

306. Racing car's protective frame

308. Single thing

309. Embraces

311. Paltry sum of money

314. Internet message

315. Cease operating (3,3)

316. Gradually implant (ideas)

317. Dinners or lunches

318. Meadows (poetic)

319. Supplementary

320. Fiddling emperor

321. Tough circumstances

322. Nipped with beak

323. Sat lazily

324. Freedom fighter

1. Load completely

2. Actor, ... Baldwin

3. Encourage (3,2)

4. Skips

5. Lock openers

6. Movie star, ... L Jackson

7. Join

8. Set fire to

9. Big Apple resident, New ...

10. Engross

11. Maximum

12. Estate agent

13. Lance

14. Expressed as 15. Yank

16. Personal

17. Eskimo shelter

18. Mongolian desert

19. Rhyme

24. Picnic blankets

28. Taj Mahal city

30. Had to repay

31. Philosopher, ... Marx

33. Atomic devices (1-5)

35. Most likely to win (4-2)

37. Brisk pace

38. Filter

40. Natives of Lhasa

42. Hag

44. Church corridors

45. Gold ore lump

47. Foolish

48. Cosmetic pencil

49. Most conceited

50. Opinion column

53. Narrowed

54. Volcanic (rock)

57. African anteaters

58. Dissolved (ties)

60. Tag for future use

63. Similar-meaning word

65. ... Sea Scrolls

66. Golfer, ... Ballesteros

68. Edible flesh

69. Front

76. Forth

79. Woman's title

80. Yawning gulf

81. Satirical play

83. Pop song's flip (1-4)

84. Sharpshooter, ... Oakley

85. Pig's home

88. Of beauty

90. Wanes

91. Interested in 93. Sheepishly

95. Amongst

97. Medieval farm labourer

99. Actor, ... Banderas

100. Indecent material

102. US Rockies state

104. Loft

107. Request from menu

109. Composer, Andrew ... Webber

110. Broad smile

111. Engage (with)

113. Thinks logically

115. Author's alias (3,4)

117. Snake-like fish

118. Point of perfection

121. Splendid clothes

122. Play piano, tinkle the ...

127. Liver or spleen

128. Stretch (of land)

129. Family-tree specialist

132. Varieties

133. Altogether (2,3)

134. Burn (hair)

135. Enlightenment

136. Gandhi's garment

137. ... & weaknesses

138. Fulfil expectations (7,2)

140. Bulkiness

141. Crystal brandy bottles

142. Verbally attacks (6,3)

143. Items of stage scenery (3,6)

145. Rinse (4,3)

151. Section 154. Snares

156. Yashmaks

159. Historical period

164. And so on

169. Standards

170. Steak cut (1-4)

173. Makes fizzy

174. Young eagles

177. Anew

178. Pawns

181. US cotton state

183. Crowded together

187. From Addis Ababa

192. Picking

195. Be melodramatic

199. Idiotic

201. Mite

202. Primates

203. Pull strenuously 204. Brutal

206. Prince Andrew's ex

207. Diminish

208. Covet

209. Quacking bird

213. ... & hearty

215. Supervise

217. Bigotry

221. Fees

222. Ruined Inca city, ... Picchu

223. Siamese

224. Child's guessing game (1,3)

225. East England county

226. Restrict

228. Vagrants

234. Frivolous time-wasting

236. Caravan nomads

238. Wheel-shaft projection

240. Olympic Games body (1,1,1) 242. Rouses

243. Be unfaithful to (3-4)

245. India's capital (3,5)

247. Satisfy

248. Accounts books

250. Connections

251. Non-believer

253. Swindle

255. Jug

257. Charged atoms

258. Docile

261. Rubber

262. Gallows loops

265. Composer, Wolfgang Amadeus .. 266. Gets rid of

268. Stage whisper

269. Malay garment

275. Singing pitch

276. Tea, ... Grey

278. Paintings & drawings

280. Spray can

282. Prayer ending

283. Conserved

285. Cricketer, ... Gilchrist

287. Shoe reinforcement

289. Moved swiftly

290. Musky cats

291. TV reception pole

292. Manhandled

293. Explorer, ... Tasman

296. Aids in crime

297. Baghdad native

299. Tickle

302. White wine, ... Riesling

304. Quickly

305. High-quality printer type

306. Hurry

307. Suggestive look

308. Troubles

310. Urban haze

312. Russia's ... Mountains

313. Two-seater lounge

By Rob Foenander

Casey Story Tellers

■ The final Story Tellers concert to be held at Casey Radio 97.7FM Cranbourne will take place on July 28.

It will feature Les Thomas, a Melbourne country-folk singer-songwriter, who along with guitarist Joshua Jones, will commence the show at 2pm -5pm.

The station is currently on the lookout for new studios.

Allan and Bobby

■ Allan Caswell and Bobby Valentine have come together for a run of very special intimate duo shows in Victoria.

Bringing their decorated music and voices together for a night of music not to be missed, the pair will perform at The Stables - The Cosmopolitan Hotel Trentham on Sunday August 11, 2pm-4.30pm..

Tickets at Trybooking.com

Dear

Acquaintance

■ Melbourne writer, musician, author and songwriter Gary Hammond has released a new book.

Dear Acquaintance was written in eight weeks.

It's a collage of impressions, prose and autobiographical themes along with photos depicting the eight-week journeym, says Gary.

More info here. www.garyleonard hammond.com

- Rob Foenander

Redevelopment of Theatre Works

■ Theatre Works has announced the appointment of The Turn Group as the official builder for their highly anticipated redevelopment project.

Building is set to commence in the first week of August, marking a significant milestone in the journey to update and enhance their historic home in St Kilda.

For over 40 years, Theatre Works has presented and created ambitious, independent theatre, playing a pivotal role in Australia’s cultural landscape - and this redevelopment project is a testament to an ongoing commitment to fostering creative excellence and community engagement.

The redevelopment of the historic 1914 Parish Hall, designed by Nelson Koo Architects and overseen by former Creative Victoria Minister, Martin Foley as its patron, will include: Enhanced Facilities: Modern, accessible spaces for artists and audiences, featuring a new lighting grid, improved technical support, and a new backstage building with much-needed workshop and rehearsal space.

The project will also ensure the preservation of heritage - restoring the historic Parish Hall to ensure its legacy endures for future generations - and a revitalised venue that serves as a focal point for community interaction, education and enjoyment through inclusive and accessible cultural programming.

The local economy will benefit

Crossword Solution No 38

through increased tourism, job creation, and cultural investment.

The redevelopment is generously underwritten by a $1,100,000 grant from the State Government through Creative Victoria Theatre Works Executive Director/Creative Producer Dianne Toulson says: “We are actively seeking additional support to make our facilities the best they can be.

“This project not only aims to restore and enhance our building but also reaffirms our dedication to fostering creative excellence and community inclusivity.”

Ms Toulson points out that there has been a significant increase in building costs since the funding was received, and “To stay within budget, we've had to make some sacrifices in the fit-out”.

- Cheryl Threadgold

MIFF dates

■ The Melbourne International Film Festival has shared its impressive 2024 program of over 250 features, shorts and XR experiences landing across Victoria and online Australia-wide from August 8-25. This year’s film line-up boasts a world class roster of international features, an assembly of stellar world premiere local titles and a comprehensive shorts collection alongside immersive XR experiences, curated retrospectives, insightful talks, and one-off special events.

WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH RESULTS

Amateurs

■ Premier Thirds. Old Trinity 7.11 (53) d Fitzroy 3.11 (29). Old Scotch 16.17 (113) d Old brighton 3.3 (21). St Bernards 15.11 (101)

d Old Xaverians 8.15 (63). St Kevins 9.10 (64) d Uni Blues 5.13 (43).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Prahran 12.9 (81) d Ormond 9.8 (62). Preston Bullants 8.10 (58) d UHS-VU 6.18(54). Parkside 15.15 (105) d Old Peninsula 12.8 (80). West Brunswick 13.6 (84) d Therry Penoila 11.6 (72). Kew 14.15 (99) d Old Yarra Cobras 6.5 (41).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Prahran 5.12 (42) d Ormond 4.15 (39). UHS-VU 13.10 (88) d Preston Bullants 3.8 (26). Old Peninsula v Parksiode. West Brunswick 23.17 (155) d Therry Penola 2.7 (19). Kew 14.12 (96) d Old Yarra Cobras 3.3 (21).

■ Division 1 Thirds. St Kevins 15.14 (104) d University Blacks 6.3 (39). Old Xaverians v Old Geelong. Ajax v Collegians. Fitzroy: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Brunswick 12.14 (86) d Elsternwick 7.16 (58). South Melbourne Districts 19.13 (127) d Bulleen Templestowe 11.10 (76). Whitefriars 16.7 (103) d Wattle Park 10.4 (64). Hawthorn 17.12 (114) d MHSOB 15.10 (100). Aquinas 13.9 (87) d St Marys Salesian 12.12 (84).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Elsternwick 11.7 (73) d Brunswick 10.9 (69). South Melbourne Districts 28.15 (183) d Bulleen Termplestowe 3.2 (20). Whitefriars 9.12 (66) d Wattle Park 5.5 (35). MHSOB 17.14 (116) d Hawthorn 6.6 (42). St Marys Salesian 13.21 (99) d Aquinas 5.3 (33).

■ Division 2 Thirds North. Old Carey 13.15 (93) d Marcellin 5.7 (37). Old Camberwell 10.10 (70) d Richmond Central 6.5 (41). Old Xaverians 14.11 (101) d Parkside 2.3 (15). Kew 10.16 (76) d Masala 4.9 (33).

■ Division 2 Thirds South. Hampton Rovers 10.10 (70) d old Scotch 8.12 (60). Ajax 10.13 (73) d Williamstown CYMS 7.8 (50). Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.19 (79) d Old Brighton 0.9 (9). Mentone Panthers 10.6 (66) d De La Salle 8.8 (56).

■ Division 3 Seniors. St Johns 25.22 (172) d Box Hill North 3.6 (245). Power House 13.19 (97) d Richmond Central 7.3 (45). Canterbury 22.17 (149) d Chadstone 7.2 (44). North Brunswick 22.15 (147) d Swinburne University 3.9 (27). Albert Park v Eley Park. La Trobe University: Bye.

■ Division 3 Reserves. St Johns 8.16 (64) d Box Hill 9.7 (61). Power House 8.13 (61) d Richmond Central 8.8 (56). Canterbury 14.26 (110) d Chadstone 3.2 (20). North Brunswick 7.12 (54) d Swinburne University 6.5 (41). Albert Park 19.18 (132) d Eley Park 6.6 (42). La Trobe: Bye.

■ Division 3 Thirds North. Box Hill 5.8 (38) d West Brunswick 3.8 (26). Whitefriars 20.17 (137) d Swinbu8rne 2.8 (20). Hawthorn 15.17 (107) d Canterbury 1.5 (11). Old Ivanhoe 16.22 (118) d Marcellin 2.4 (16). MHSOB 9.10 (645) drew with Old Xaverians 9.10 (64). Old Yarra Cobras 9.8 (62) d UHSVU 8.4 (52).

■ Division 3 Thirds South. Mazenod 18.11 (119) d Ormond 7.5 (47). Wattle Park v Masala. Elsternwick 10.18 (78) d Monash Blues 7.8 (50). Parkdale 13.21 (99) d South Melbourne 3.9 (27). Oakleigh 11.13 (79) d St Marys Salesian 7.7 (49).

Eastern

■ Premier Division Seniors. Rowville 12.13 (85) d Balwyn 9.8 (62). Doncaster East

13.9 (87) d Berwick 8.4 (52). East Ringwood 11.10 (76) d Blackburn 10.7 (67). Vermont 15.14 (104) d Noble Park 7.4 (46). South Croydon 15.13 (103) d Norwood 6.6 (42).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Rowville 17.8 (110) d Balwyn 2.5 (17). Doncaster Easty 8.9 (57) d Berwick 4.1 (25). Blackburn 10.5 (65) d East Ringwood 4.13 (37). South Croydon

9.12 (66) d Norwood 6.4 (40). Noble Park 9.13 (67) d Vermont 3.4 (22).

■ Premier Division Under 19.5. Berwick

11.8 (74) d Doncaster East 4.6 (30). Vermont 12.14 (86) d Noble Park 9.9 (63). Blackburn 14.14 (98) d East Ringtwood 11.4

(70). Rowville 11.12 (78) d Balwyn 5.4 (34). Norwood: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. Bayswater 5.12 (42) d Mooroolbark 5.11 (41). Beaconsfield 10.4 (64) d Montrose 6.7 (43). Saturday, July 20: Doncaster v North Ringwood. Mitcham v Wantirna South. South Belgrave v Park Orchards.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Bayswater 13.13 (91) d Mooroolbark 6.4 (40). Montrose 9.5 (59) d Beaconsfield 4.5 (29). Saturday, July 20: Doncaster v North Ringwood. Mitcham v Wantirna South. South Belgrave v Park Orchards.

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Mooroolbnark 5.10 (40) d Bayswater 4.8 (32). Beaconsfield 6.15 (51) d Montrose 7.5 (47). Saturday, July 20: Mitcham v Wantirna South. Surrey Park v North Ringwood. South Belgrave v Park Orchards.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Boronia 23.16 (154) d East Burwood 3.8 (26). Lilydale 10.2 (62) d Heathmont 6.19 (55). Ringwood 7.13 (55) d Waverley Blues 2.7 (19). Croydon 15.6 (96) d Templestowe 7.3 (45). Mulgrave 11.17 (83)

d The Basin 9.5 (59).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Boronia 18.6 (114)

d East Burwood 4.4 (28). Lilydale 6.9 945) d Heathmont 4.9 (33). Waverley Blues 6.3 (39)

d Ringwood 2.10 (22). Templestowe 7.4 (46)

d Croydon 6.10 (46). Mulgrave 8.9 (57) d The Basin 2.7 (19).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Lilydale 6.7 (43)

d East Burwood 4.7 (31). Heathmont v Croydon. Mulgrave 12.14 (86) d The Basin 3.8 926). Waverley Blues: Bye.

■ Division 3 Seniors. Donvale 16.9 (105)

d Oakleigh District 10.5 (65). Knox 13.9 (87)

d Fairpark 6.11 (47). Ferntree Gully 15.9 (99)

d Warrandyte 2.2 (14). Silvan 17.14 (116) d Upper Ferntree Gully 11.10 (76). Surrey Park 10.18 (78) d Coldstream 9.5 (59).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Donvale 5.6 (36)

d Oakleigh District 3.4 (22). Knox 13.8 (86)

d Fairpark 6.7 (43). Ferntree Gully 8.13 (61)

d Warrandyte 4.3 (27). Upper Ferntree Gully 18.19 (127) d Silvan 3.4 (22). Surrey Park 22.12 (144) d Coldstream 2.2 (14).

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Surrey Park 8.12 (60) d Coldstream 5.2 (32). Knox 10.15 (75)

d Donvale 5.3 (33). Ferntree Gully 11.13 (79)

d Warrandyte 5.2 (32). Fairpark: Bye. Upper Ferntree Gully: Bye.

■ Division 4 Seniors. Scoresby 14.13 (97) d Nunawading 6.8 (44). Whitehorse Pioneers 24.15 (159) d Forest Hill 6.11 (47). Chirnside Park: Bye. Croydon North MLOC: Bye. Kilsyth: Bye.

■ Division 4 Reserves. Scoresby 14.15 (99) d Nunawading 3.5 (23). Whitehorse Pioneers 9.9 (63) d Forest Hill 1.3 (9). Chirnside Park: Bye. Croydon North MLOC: Bye. Kilsyth: Bye.

■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Chirnside Park 9.2 (56) d Ferntree Gully/South Croydon 3.11 (29). Kilsyth 11.5 (71) d Mitcham 4.3 (27). Blackburn 6.5 (41) d Wantirna South 5.10 (40). Scoresby 10.7 (67) d Berwick 6.8 (44). South Belgrave: Bye.

Essendon District

■ Premier Division Seniors. Keilor 18.13 (121) d Aberfeldie 7.10 (52). Greenvaler 10.12 (72) d Essendon Doutta Stars 6.9 (45). Airport West 12.13 (85) drew with East Keilor 12.13 (85). Strathmore 32.19 (211) d Avondale Heights 6.7 ()43). Pascoe Vale 16.22 (118) d Deer Park 14.5 (89).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Keilor 18.10 (118) d Aberfeldie 3.3 (21). Greenvale 9.6 (60) d Essendon Doutta Stars 6.7 (43). Airport West 19.16 (130) d East Keilor 5.5 (35). Strathmore 29.21 (195) d Avondale Heights 1.0 (6). Pascoe Vale 29.18 (192) d Deer Park 0.2 (2).

■ Premier Division Under 18.5. Strathmore 18.17 (125) d Avondale Heights 3.1 (19). Keilor 9.12 (66) d Aberfeldie 8.8 (56). Maribyrnong Park 11.6 (72) d Greenvale 0.2 (2). East Keilor 11.10 976) d Airport West 8.3 (51). Pascoe Vale: Bye. ■ Division 1 Seniors. West Coburg 15.10 (100) d Hillside 9.13 (67). St Albans 12.12

(84) d Tullamarine 12.9 (81). Maribyrnong Park 27.18 (180) d Moonee Valley 6.5 (41). Rupertswood 17.16 (118) d Keilor Park 8.8 (56). Oak Park 11.10 (76) d Roxburgh Park 8.10 (58). Craigieburn: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Hillside 14.11 (95) d West Coburg 7.5 (47). St Albans 11.7 (73) d Tullamarine 7.7 (49). Moonee Valley v Maribyrnong Park. Keilor Park 16.10 (106) d Rupertswood 10.8 (68). Oak Park 14.8 (92) d Roxburgh Park 7.8 (50). Craigieburn: Bye. ■ Division 1 Thirds. Keilor 8.2 (50) d Hillside 6.6 (42). Oak Park d Greenvale, disquqalified. Strathmore d Maribyrnong Park, forfeited. Aberfeldie d Glenroy, disqualified. ■ Division 1 Under 18.5. Coburg Districts 5.5 (35) d Hillside 4.9 (33). Moonee Valley 19.16 (130) d Oak Park 4.1 (25). Tullamarine 3.13 (31) d St Albans 3.5 (23). Craigieburn 11.3 (69) d Essendon Doutta Stars 9.5 (59).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Burnside Heights 20.13 (133) d Sunbury Kangaroos 13.2 (80). Northern Saints 16.13 (109) d Hadfield 6.9 (45). Glenroy 10.16 (76) drew with Coburg Districts 11.10 (76). Westmeadows 29.19 (193) d East Sunbury 3.4 (22). Taylors Lakes: Bye.

■ Division 2 Reserves. Sunbury Kangaroos 13.11 (89) d Burnside Heights 4.4 (28). Northern Saints 18.16 (124) d Hadfield 5.4 (34). Glenroy 14.8 (92) d Coburg Districts 5.10 (40). Westmeadows 34.14 (218) d East Sunbury 0.0 (0). Taylors Lakes: Bye.

■ Division 2 Thirds. Hillside 6.10 (46) d Roxburgh Park 4.6 (30). Taylors Lakes v Northern Saints. Avondale Heights 5.13 (43) d St Alabsn 4.6 (30). Airport West 13.12 (90) d Sunbury Kangarooos 3.8 (26).

■ Division 2 Under 18.5. Aberfeldie 15.10 (100) d Glenroy 2.7 (19). Burnsidre Heights 8.6 (54) d Sunbury Kangaroos 5.5 (35). Keilor 22.20 (152) d Taylors Lakes/Moonee Valley 2.0 (12). Hadfield 22.17 (149) d Northern Saints 0.1 (1). Strathmore 15.9 (99) d Maribyrnong Park 5.2 (32). East Sunbury: Bye.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Division 1 Seniors. Mt Eliza 18.16 (124) d Mornington 10.5 (65). Dromana 9.9 (63) d Rosebud 8.8 (56). Frankston YCW 19.16 (130) d Frankston Bombers 7.11 (53). Sorrento 16.7 (103) d Langwarrin 10.10 (70). Red Hill 8.12 (60) d Pines 2.6 (18).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Mt Eliza 14.20 (104) d Mornington 1.1 (7). Dromana 6.5 (41) d Rosebud 5.5 (35). Frankston YCW 21.10 (136) d Frankston Bombers 2.4 (16). Langwarrin 12.10 982) d Sorrento 4.11 (35). Red Hill 6.3 (39) d Pines 4.6 (30).

■ Division 1 Under 19. Mt Eliza 11.13 (79) d Mornington 3.4 (22). Dromana 7.11 (53) d Rosebud 5.7 (37). Langwarrin 14.7 (91) d Sorrento 4.3 (27). Red Hill 7.4 (46) d Pines 2.10 (22). Frankston YCW: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Bonbeach 13.9 (87) d Karingal 9.8 (62). Chelsea 19.7 (121) d Hastings 10.8 (68). Somerville 12.12 (84) d Crib Point 9.12 (66). Devon Meadows 19.15 (129) d Rye 11.11 (77). Edithvale-Aspendale 18.10 (118) d Pearcedale 18.9 (117). Seaford 11.14 (80) d Tyabb 11.6 (72).

■ Divison 2 Reserves. Karingal v Bonbeach. Hastings v Chelsea. Somerville 12.10 (82) d Crib Point 3.5 (23). Devon Meadows 7.10 (52) d Rye 6.2 (38). EdithvaleAspendale 13.3 (81) d Pearcedale 2.5 (17). Seaford 12.10 (82) d Tyabb 2.3 (15).

Northern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Heidelberg 20.19 (139) d Macleod 9.4 (58). Montmorency 18.14 (122) d Banyule 6.9 (45). North Heideleberg 17.14 (116) d Bundoora 7.10 (52). Hurstbridge 11.11 (77) d West Preston Lakeside 6.3 (39). Greensborough 16.11 (107) d Eltham 7.6 (48).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Heidelberg 21.22 (148) d Macleod 6.2 (38). Montmorency 18.13 (121) d Banyule 5.3 (33). North Heidelberg 17.12 (114) d Bundoora 7.8 (50). West Preston-Lakeside 14.11 (95) d Hurstbridge 9.9 (63). Eltham 17.11 (113) d Greensborough 10.9 (69).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. North Heidel-berg 11.8 (74) d Montmorency 3.12 (30). Greensborough 1 10.5 (65) d Banyule 5.9 (39). Heidelberg 7.8 (50) d Diamond Creek 6.8 (44). Eltham: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Thomastown 9.10 (64) d Laurimar 12.9 (81). Northcote Park 11.6 (72) d Watsonia 10.6 (66). South Morang 8.11 (59) d Panton Hill 1.11 (17). Diamond Creek 11.8 (74) d St Mary’s 10.7 (67). Whittlesea 11.16 (82) d Lower Plenty 7.8 (50). ■ Division 2 Reserves. Thomastown 10.4 (64) d Laurimar 7.4 (46). Whittlesea 25.15 (155) d Lower Plenty 2.9 (21). South Morang 17.12 (114) d Panton Hill 6.2 (38). Diamond Creek 17.8 (110) d St Mary’s 5.4 (34). Watsonia 22.20 (152) d Northcote Park 2.3 (15).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. St Mary’s 12.9 (81) d South Morang 11.12 (78). Hurstbridge 20.16 (136) d Thomastown 0.4 (4). Laurimar 14.9 (93) d West Preston-Lakeside 4.8 (32). Whittlesea 10.6 (66) d Lower Plenty 6.15 (51). ■ Division 3 Seniors. Fitzroy Stars 18.11 (119) d Lalor 12.8 (80). Heidelberg West 15.9 (99) d Reservoir 12.11 (83). Old Paradians 12.16 (88) d Kilmore 4.8 (32). Old Eltham Collegians 10.9 (69) d Epping 7.8 (50). Kinglake 9.11 (65) d Mernda 9.7 (61). Ivanhoe: Bye.

■ Division 3 Reserves. Old Eltham Collegians 7.5 (47) d Epping 4.7 (31). Fitzroy Stars 19.16 (130) d Lalor 3.5 (23). Heidelberg West 19.13 (127) d Reservoir 5.2 (32). Kilmore 7.11 (53) d Old Paradians 7.4 (46). Mernda 12.15 (87) d Kinglake 2.4 (16). Ivanhoe: Bye. ■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Greensborough 14.13 (97) d Mernda 7.13 (55). Banyule 9.19 (73) d Bundoora 10.7 (67). Panton Hill 5.10 (40) d Old Paradians 5.8 (38). Macleod 10.8 (68) d Diamond Creek 9.4 (58).

Outer East

■ Premier Division Seniors. Narre Warren 21.13 (139) d Emerald 8.9 (57). Woori Yallock 9.10 (64) d Upwey-Tecoma 7.8 (50). Mt Evelyn 10.7 (67) d Officer 6.6 (42). Pakenham 13.16 (94) d Berwick Springs 8.6 (54). Wandin 13.13 (91) d Monbulk 10.10 (70). Olinda Ferny Creek 19.16 (130) d Gembrook Cock-atoo 12.9 (81). ■ Premier Division Reserves. Narre Warren 7.13 (55) d Emerald 8.4 (52). Upwey Tecoma 13.14 (92) d Woori Yallock 4.2 (26). Officer 6.6 (42) d Mt Evelyn 3.6 (24). Pakenham 8.11 (59) d Berwick Springs 7.4 (46). Wandin 8.10 (58) d Monbulk 6.2 (38). Olinda Ferny Creek 12.6 (78) d Gembrook Cockatoo 8.11 (59).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Healesville 17.13 (115) d Belgrave 4.6 (30). Yea 26.8 (184) d Yarra Glen 4.11 (35). Warburton Millgrove 21.23 (149) d Yarra Junction 3.3 (21). Seville 33.24 (222) d Powelltown 4.2 (26). Alexandra: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Healesville 6.7 (43) d Belgrave 4.2 (26). Yea 14.10 (94) d Yarra Glen 1.3 (9). Warburton Millgrove 21.15 (141) d Yarra Junction 2.3 (15). Seville 18.12 (120) d Powelltown 2.4 (16). Alexandra: Bye.

■ Under 19 Boys. Upwey Tecoma 6.12 (48) d Pakenham 2.6 (18). Wandin 9.8 (63) d Gembrook Cockatoo 8.8 (56). Narre Warren: Bye. Officer: Bye.

■ Under 18 Boys. Mt Evelyn 28.11 (179) d Seville 0.1 (1). Woori Yallock 12.12 (84) d Upwey Tecoma 3.4 (22). Healesville: Bye. Olinda Ferny Creek: Bye.

■ Women’s Division 1 Seniors. Healesville 7.7 (49) d Belgrave 0.0 (0). Pakenham 11.10 (76) d Berwick Springs 2.0 (12). Olinda Ferny Creek 4.6 (30) d Upwey Tecoma 3.6 (24).

■ Women’s Division 2 Seniors. Warburton Wesburn 11.7 (73) d Emerald 2.2 (14). Monbulk 6.2 (38) d Wandin 5.6 (36). Officer 8.4 (52) d Seville 4.4 (28). Woori Yallock 11.7 (73) d Thornton Eildon 0.0 (0).

SCORES FROM WEEEND MATCHES

Southern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Dingley 16.12 (108) d Cranbourne Eagles 8.6 (54). Springvale Districts 24.13 (157) d Mordialloc 2.2 (14). East Brighton 12.13 (85) d Port Melbourne Colts 12.10 (82). Cheltenham 12.16 (88) d Bentleigh 8.6 (54). St Paul’s McKinnon 27.15 (177 d Chelsea Heights 7.7 (49).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Dingley 24.17 (161) d Cranbourne Eagles 2.2 (14). Springvale Districts 17.12 (114) d Mordialloc 2.0 (12). Port Melbourne Colts v East Brighton. Cheltenham 7.16 (58) d Bentleigh 2.6 (18). St Paul’s McKinnon 6.4 (40).

■ Division 1 Open Grade. Heatherhill 11.6 (72) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 10.4 (64). Springvale Districts d Cheltenham, forfeit. Highett v Lyndhurst. Skye 8.2 (50) d Dingley 5.3 (33).

■ Division 1 Under 19. Dingley 11.10 (76) d Cranbourne 5.6 (36). Cheltenham 8.6 (54) d Endeavour Hills 4.8 (32). Frankston Dolphins 9.6 (60) d Murrumbeena 5.14 (44). Bentleigh 13.17 (95) d Highett 2.4 (16).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Hampton Park 4.13 (37) d Endeavour Hills 4.10 (34). Doveton Doves 18.12 (120) d Highett 8.8 (56). Murrumbeena 13.11 (89) d Caulfield Bears 13.9 (87). East Malvern 27.18 (180) d St Kilda City 5.6 (36). Keysborough 7.15 (57) d Skye 7.5 (47).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Endeavour Hills 7.8 (50) d Hampton Park 6.5 (41). Doveton Doves 8.13 (61) d Highett 5.7 (37). Murrumbeena 10.8 (68) d Caulfield Bears 4.7 (31). East Malvern d St Kilda City, by forfeit. Skye 7.6 (48) d Keysborough 6.7 (43).

■ Division 2 Open Grade. Lyndale 6.10 (46) d Black Rock 4.4 (28). Endeavour Hills 13.12 (90) d Hallam 2.0 (12). Lyndhurst 14.12 (96) d Keysborough 3.3 (21).

■ Division 2 Under 19. Heatherton 11.17 (83) d Narre South Saints 6.5 (41). Carrum Patterson Lakes 12.8 (80) d Chelsea Heights 5.3 (33). Lyndhurst v Ashwood.

■ Division 3 Seniors. Heatherton 14.14 (98) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 10.9 (69). Frankston Dolphins 44.35 (299) d Narre South Saints 1.0 (6). Ashwood 7.7 (49) d Lyndhurst 5.11 (41). South Mornington 25.10 (160) d Black Rock 8.5 (53).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Carrum Patterson Lakes 9.7 (61) d Heatherton 7.7 (49). Frankston Dolphins 19.19 (133) d Narre South Saints 1.1 (7). Lyndhuirst 8.5 (53) drew with Ashwood 8.5 (53). South Mornington 12.7 (79) d Black Rock 9.6 (60).

■ Division 4 Seniors. Lyndale 14.15 (99) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 9.12 (66). Dandenong West 21.12 (138) d South Yarra 9.7 (61). Hampton 28.13 (181) d Doveton Eagles 0.3 (3). Hallam 14.11 (95) d Clayton 4.8 (32).

■ Division 4 Reserves. Lyndale 14.10 (94) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 1.6 (12). Dandenong West 15.11 (101) d South Yarra 5.6 (36). Hampton 31.15 (201) d Doveton Eagles 1.0 (6). Hallam 8.12 (60) d Clayton 7.4 (46).

Western

■ Division 1 Seniors. Werribee Districts 13.18 (86) d Hoppers Crossing 11.7 973). Caroline Springs 10.12 (72) d Parkside 10.8 (68). Spotswood 17.7 (109) d Altona 7.8 (50). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 9.14 (68) d Point Cook Centrals 10.7 (67). Point Cook Centrals: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Werribee Districts 14.13 (97) d Hoppers Crossing 8.4 (52). Caroline Springs 13.17 (95) d Parkside 8.4 (52). Spotswood 9.9 (63) d Altona 8.4 (52). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 16.19 (115) d Point Cook Centrals 3.8 (26). Point Centrals: Bye.

■ Thirds. Eynesbury Eagles 23.25 (163) d Caroline Springs Lakers 1.2 (8). Wyndhamvale 20.15 (135) d Braybrook 2.1 (13). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 5.6 (36) d Sunshine Kangaroos 1.7 (13). Point Cook Centrals 7.8 (50) d Bacchus Marsh 7.5 (47). Glen Orden 10.7 (67) d Spotswood 5.3 (33). Point Cook 10.7 (67) d Newport 8.8 (56).

■ Division 1 Under 18. Caroline Springs Lakers 16.9 (105) d Hoppers Crossing 3.7 (25)

Yarraville Seddon Eagles 22.13 (145) d Spotswood 1.2 (8). Point Cook 10.4 (64) drew with Werribee Districts 9.10 (64). Newport 9.13 (67) d Altona 1.5 (11).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Sunshine Heights 18.20 (128) d North Sunshine 2.5 (17). Sunshine 28.19 (187) d Braybrook 3.6 (24). Western Rams 10.19 (79) d Tarneit 9.6 (60). Newport 19.16 (130) d Albanvale 7.4 (46). Albion 23.19 (157) d Suns 3.3 (21). Wyndhamvale 15.15 (105) d Laverton 5.8 (38). North Footscray 17.8 (110) d West Footscray 12.16 (88).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Sunshine Heights 28.17 (185) d North Sunshine 3.0 (18). Sunshine 20.25 (145) d Braybrook 1.0 (6). Tarneit 11.6 (72) d Western Rams 5.6 (36). Newport 16.12 (108) d Albanvale4 4.5 (29). Albion 19.7 (121) d Suns 5.5 (35). Wyndhamvale 14.8 (92) d Laverton 7.1 (43). West Footscray 15.15 (105) d North Footscray 3.3 (21).

■ Division 2 Under 18. Yarraville Seddon Eagles 8.10 (58) d Werribee Districts 5.11 (41). Point Cook Centrals v Caroline Springs Lakers. West Footscray 24.12 (156) d point Cook 2.6 (18). Sunshine Kangaroos: Bye.

Country League Goulburn Valley

■ Seniors. Rochester 12.10 (82) d Benalla 6.9 (45). Shepparton Swans 19.6 (120) d Mansfield 15.5 (95). Mooroopna 15.13 (103) d tatura 13.5 (83). Shepparton 15.18 (108) d Shepparton United 8.9 (57). Euroa 14.13 (97) d Kyabram 12.9 981). Echuca 14.5 (89) d Seymour 8.8 (56).

■ Reserves. Rochester d Benalla, by forfeit. Echuca 14.6 (90) d Seymour 3.5 (23). Shepparton Swans 12.13 (85) d Mansfield 3.8 (26). Mooroopna 21.12 (138) d Tatura 2.1 (13). Shepparton 10.8 (68) d Shepparton United 5.7 (37). Euroa 12.8 (80) d Kyabram 7.10 (52).

■ Under 18. Rochester 23.14 (152) d Benalla 1.2 (8). Echuca 11.7 (73) d Seymour 7.9 (51). Shepparton Swans 11.17 (83) d Mansfield 3.3 (21). Mooroopna 19.22 (136) d Tatura 1.1 (7). Shepparton 17.14 (116) d Shepparton United 2.5 (17). Euroa 11.7 (73) d Kyabram 10.8 (68).

Kyabram District

■ Seniors. Lancaster 17.9 (111) d Avenel 8.5 (53). Girgarre 11.12 (78) d Dookie United 8.5 (53). Longwood 12.12 (84) d Undera 4.5 (29). Tallygaroopna 12.12 (85) d Merrigum 8.6 (54). Murchison-Toolamba 17.16 (118) d Stanhope 6.2 (38). Shepparton East 5.15 (45) d Nagambie 5.4 (34). Rushworth 28.19 (187) d Violet Town 3.10 (28). ■ Reserves. Lancaster 6.9 (45) d Avenel 5.7 (37). Girgarre 20.11 (131) d Dookie United 3.2 (20). Longwood 11.15 (81) d undera 7.6 (48). Tallygaroopna 13.5 (83) d Merrigum 4.4 (28). Murchison-Toolamba 11.10 (76) d Stanhope 2.8 (20). Shepparton East 19.19 (133) d Nagambie 2.3 (15). Violet Town 21.12 (138) d Rushworth 6.6 (42).

■ Under 18. Undera 24.27 (171) d Longwood 3.4 (22). Violet Town 16.17 (113) d Tallygaroopna 2.2 (14). Murchsion-Toolamba 16.13 (109) d Stanhope 2.1 (13). Nagambie 14.12 (96) d Shepparton East 2.2 (14). Lancaster: Bye.

Riddell District

■ Seniors. Diggers Rest 15.8 (98) d Lancefield 3.4 (22). Kyneton 16.15 (111) d Melton Centrals 10.6 (66). Riddell 11.6 (72) d Macedon 10.7 (67). Wallan 12.11 (83) d Woodend-Hesket 7.3 (45). Romsey: Bye.

■ Reserves. Diggers Rest 10.16 (76) d Lancefield 3.3 (21). Kyneton 4.7 (31) d Melton Centrals 4.2 (26). Riddell 11.4 (70) d Mace3dfon 3.4 (22). Wallan 19.28 (142) d Woodend-Hesket 1.2 (8). Romsey: Bye.

■ Under 19.5. Diggers Rest 9.5 (59) d Lancefield 4.9 (33). Romsey 8.8 (56) d Kyneton 7.8 (50). Macedon 8.7 (55) d Riddell 5.6 (36). Gisborne Giants 10.18 (78) d Wallan 1.4 (10).

Ballarat

■ Seniors. Lake Wendouree 12.12 (84) d Bacchus Marsh 7.13 (55). Redan v Ballarat. Darley 9.13 (67) d North Ballarat 8.7 (55). East Point 16.15 (111) d Sebastopol 8.9 (57). Melton 17.14 (116) d Sunbury 5.9 (39).

Melton South: Bye.

■ Reserves. Lake Wendouree 6.12 (48) d Bacchus Marsh 4.7 (31). Redan v zBallarat. North Ballarat 16.10 (106) d Darleuy 4.12 (36). East Point 9.15 (69) d Sebastopol 5.6 (36). Melton 6.11 (47) d Sunbury 3.9 (27).

Melton South: Bye.

■ Under 19. Lake Wendouree 12.11 (83) d Bacchus Marsh 6.6 (42). Ballarat 11.12 (78) d redan 5.8 (38). North Ballarat 13.9 987) d Darley 6.13 (49). East Point 15.11 (101) d Sebastopol 6.7 (43). Sunbury 8.11 (59) d Melton 5.6 (36). Melton South: Bye.

Geelong District

■ Seniors. East Geelong 10.9 (69) d Thomson 7.11 (53). Winchelsea 17.7 (109) d Bannockburn 10.13 (73). Werribee Centrals 16.15 (111) d GW Giants 6.4 (40). Belmont 22.12 (144) d Corio 9.14 (68). Inverleigh 13.109 (88) d Bell Post Hill 9.15 (69). Anakie 14.17 (101) d North Geelong 10.10 (70).

■ Reserves. East Geelong 11.11 (77) d Thomson 3.5 (23). Bannockburn 8.16 (64) d Winchelsea 5.8 (38). Werribee Centrals 7.15 (57) d GW Giants 3.6 (24). Belmont 16.7 (103) d Corio 1.3 (9). Inverleigh 10.11 (71) d Bell Post Hill 1.8 (14). North Geelong 8.9 (57) d Anakie 8.5 (53).

Bellarine

■ Seniors. Drysdale 16.16 (112) d Portarlington 5.10 (40). Geelong Amateur 14.14 (98) d Barwon Heads 14.9 (93). Modewarre 15.8 (98) d Ocean Grove 3.5 (23). Queenscliff 12.16 (88) d Newcomb 10.15 (75). Torquay 16.11 (107) d Angelsea 12.17 (89).

■ Reserves. Drysdale 9.11 (65) d Portarlington 4.5 (29). Geelong Amateur 7.13 (55) d Barwon Heads 6.6 (42). Modewarre 12.6 (78) d Ocean Grove 7.7 (49). Queenscliff 15.7 (97) d Newcomb 7.4 (46). Torquay 12.9 (81) d Anglesea 5.4 (34).

West Gippsland

■ Seniors. Cora Lynn 19.16 (130) d Korumburra Bena 5.1 (31). Tooradin-Dalmore 17.8 (110) d kilcunda Bass 9.5 (59). Nar Nar Goon 15.10 (100) d Dalyston 3.5 (23). Inverloch-Kongwak 13.19 (97) d Warragul Industrials 6.8 (44). Garfield 6.8 (44) d Bunyip 3.7 (25). Phillip Island 12.17 (89) d Koo Wee Rup 6.7 (43).

■ Reserves. Cora Lynn 15.11 (101 d Korumburra bena 2.4 (16). Tooradin-Dalmore 21.14 (140) d Kilcunda Bass 3.4 (22). Nar Nar Goon 27.19 (181 d Dalyston 0.0 (0). Inverloch-Kongwak 23.16 (154) d Warragul Industrial 1.1 (7). Garfield 7.5 (47) d Bunyip 3.4 (22). Phillip Island 17.17 (119) d Koo Wee Rup 3.6 (24).

■ Thirds. Cora Lynn v Korumburra Bena, cancelled. Kilcunda Bass v Tooradin-Dalmore, Cancelled. Nar Nar Goon 8.6 (54) d Dalyston 5.7 (37). Warragul Industrials 6.7 (43) d InverlochKongwak 3.3 (21). Garfield 8.17 (65) d Bunyip 0.3 (3). Phillip Island 16.11 (107) d Koo Wee Rup 0.3 (3).

Central Highlands

■ Seniors. Bungaree 11.11 (77) d Buninyong 5.5 (35). Creswick 10.7 (67) d Waybra 5.11 (41). Skipton 15.8 (98) d Carngham-Linton 12.10 (82). Sprinbank 11.12 (78) d Clunes 6.9 (45). Gordon 15.10 (100) d Newlyn 10.8 (68). Dunnstown 20.14 (134) d Beaufort 4.2 (26). Hepburn 14.10 (94) d Rokwood 8.6 (54). Ballan 213.9 (87) d Learmonth 9.7 (61). Daylesford: Bye. ■ Reserves. Bungaree 16.6 (102) d Buninyong 3.6 (24). Creswick 7.11 (53) d Waubra 3.5 (23). Carngham Linton 7.9 (51) d Skipton 6.6 (42). Springbank 10.4 (64) d Clunes 5.7 (37). Nerwlyn 10.12 (72) d Gordon 2.7 (19). Dunnstown 19.14 (128) d Beaufort 2.3 (15). Rokewood Corindhap 18.9 (117) d Hpeburn 3.4 (22). Learmonth 7.7 (49) d Ballan 5.6 (36). Daylesford: Bye.

Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.44. A reasonable period for mixing business with pleasure, provided you keep confidential matters that way. A new friend brings new paths to tread, and you could be lucky with a Pisces friend.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Take time for the critical chores to get the best results. Keep emotions under control, or your romantic affairs could explode. It is much wiser to act on proven facts rather than hearsay.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.24.40.22. Be very careful about your reactions to a domestic upset. If handled with tact, it will blow over quickly. In a career sense, don’t take on more than you can handle.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.3.6.9. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.8.33. Step lightly if you could be susceptible to misunderstandings in your love life or family affairs. Travel is indicated, and many could alter their surroundings.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.9. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.29.34.8.11. Be as polite as possible and avoid family friction. Don’t allow lovers to become too expensive or more trouble than they are worth. See that work affairs are yours to scratch.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.6.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.410.33.36. You should be more confident and communicate better. Those who are in love will be making plans to be together, and for many, a new arrival could upset the domestic routine.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.24.40.22. Ignore snide remarks that could lead to trouble relating to your love life. A so-called friend could be jealous of your popularity. You will go further by being considerate to those closest to you.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.2. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.24.44.1.22. You could be under some pressure, probably in business, so make sure you are very pleasant to senior people. There could be conflict between friends and home. However, remember that family should come first when making decisions.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Dark Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Bad people mouthing you may be doing you a favour, even if unintentional. Your ambitions are strong, but you need to work harder for success.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 8.9.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 8.15.26.34.40.22

Friends could be taking up more of your time or costing more than you can afford to be unavailable more often. Travel arrangements could go wrong, so check ahead.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.6.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.40.22. Don’t push personal and emotional type issues. Give lovers plenty of room, and things will start to improve. Some may have to go somewhere they do not particularly want to be.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Mauve

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.24.40.33.36. Those with an affair on the side could expect the lid to blow off any secrets. Hard workers should soon be able to achieve more successful results.

SENIORS WIN FOR LAKERS

Scoreboard

NFNL Sunday

■ Under 12 Girls (1-2). Yarrambat 5.8 (38) d Eltham 1.1 (7). Diamond Creek 6.4 (40) d Wallan 1.8 (14). Montmorency 7.11 (53) d Whittlesea 0.0 (0). Darebin 2.3 (15) d Kilmore 1.1 (7).

■ Under 12 Girls (3). Research 1.6 (12) d Epping 1.2 (8). Eltham 5.9 (39) d Laurimar 2.1 (13). South Morang 2.4 (16) d Mernda 2.3 (15).

■ Under 12 (1). Greensborough 9.9 (63) d Diamond Creek 0.2 (2). Eltham 6.12 (48) d West Preston-Lakeside 2.6 (18). Mernda 12.9 (81) d Montmorency 3.3 (21). Eltham 6.7 (43) d Laurimar 1.1 (7). Yarrambat: Bye.

■ Under 12 (2). South Morang Blue 4.4 (28) d South Morang Gold 2.6 (18). Thomastown 8.11 (59) d Panton Hill 2.0 (12). Epping 6.3 (39) d Whittlesea 3.1 (19). Yarrambat: Bye.

■ Under 12 (3). Mill Park 5.2 (32) d Mernda 3.8 (26). Greensborough 2.4 (16)

d Laurimar 1.2 (8). Kinglake 2.4 (16) d Wallan 2.2 (14).

■ Under 13 (1). Diamond Creek 6.18 (54)

d Greensborough 1.0 (6). Mernda 5.3 (33) d Whittlesea 4.7 (31). Montmorency 6.3 (39) d Eltham 2.6 (18). Yarrambat 13.2 (80) d Kilmore 1.2 (8).

■ Under 13 (2). Wallan 10.15 (75) d Research 1.2 (8). South Morang 4.8 (32) d Laurimar Black 1.4 (10). West PrestonLakeside 4.9 (33) d Montmorency 1.3 (9).

■ Under 13 (3). Mill Park 9.11 (65) d Eltham 1.2 (8). Kilmore 6.4 (40) d Hurstbridge 3.4 (22). Mernda v Laurimar.

■ Under 14 (1). Montmorency 4.13 (37)

d Greensborough 4.5 (29). Yarrambat 11.15 (81) d Diamond Creek 3.2 (20). Eltham: Bye.

■ Under 14 (2). Research 11.8 (74) d Kilmore 4.2 (26). Wallan 7.8 (50) d Lauirmar 1.2 (8). Epping 5.4 (34) d South Morang 2.3 (15).

■ Under 14 (3). Laurimar 3.2 (20) d Greensborough 0.9 (9). Panton Hill 8.10 (58) d Diamond Creek 2.3 (15). Mernda 7.4 (46) d Whittlesea 5.4 (34).

■ Under 14 Girls (1). Yarrambat 7.11 (53) d Mernda 2.2 (14). Diamond Creek 4.6 (30) d Laurimar 0.4 (4). Eltham: Bye.

■ Under 14 Girls (2). Darebin 10.11 (71) d South Morang 0.0 (0). Montmorency 7.10 (52) d Wallan 0.0 (0). Research: Bye.

■ Under 14 Girls (3). Whittlesea 4.3 (27) d Laurimar 0.1 (1). Mernda v Hurstbridge. Montmorency: Bye.

■ Under 15 (1). Yarrambat 7.7 (49) d Kilmore 6.8 (44). Laurimar 9.9 (63) d Diamond Creek 5.4 (34). Eltham: Bye.

■ Under 15 (2). Montmorency 14.11 (95) d Research 5.6 (36). Mernda 9.6 (60) d Hurstbridge 7.8 (50). Whittlesea 3.11 (29) d South Morang 1.9 (15).

■ Under 15 (3). Laurimar 10.4 (64) d Greensborough 8.10 (58). West PrestonLakeside 6.18 (54) d Eltham 4.1 (25). Wallan: Bye.

■ Under 16 (1). Yarrambat 9.20 (74) d Diamond Creek 3.5 (23). Eltham 17.4 (106) d Mill Park 7.7 (49). Montmorency: Bye.

■ Under 16 (2). Whittlesea 13.5 (83) d Laurimar 0.5 (5). Greensborough 7.8 (50) d Eltham 3.10 (28). Mernda 12.5 (77) d South Morang 6.9 (45). Wallan 12.17 (89) d Montmorency 2.3 (15).

■ Under 16 Girls (1). Diamond Creek 8.5 (53) d Yarrambat 3.0 (18). Montmorency 4.10 (34) d Eltham 0.1 (1). Whittlesea 2.3 (15) d Kilmore 0.6 (6).

■ Under 16 Girls (2). Diamond Creek 3.8 (26) d Mernda 1.1 (7). Darebin 4.6 (30) d South Morang 3.1 (19). Research: Bye.

■ Under 17.5 (1). Eltham 7.9 (51) d Whittlesea 6.6 (42). Yarrambat 11.7 (73) d South Morang 10.8 (68). Montmorency 12.14 (86) d Research 4.4 (28).

■ Under 17.5 (2). Kilmore 20.11 (131) d Epping 7.6 (48). Laurimar 7.9 (51) d South Morang 4.6 (30). Mernda 13.11 (89) d Eltham 7.4 (46).

■ Under 18 Girls. Diamond Creek 6.11 (47) d Whittlesea 1.2 (8). Montmorency 3.9 (27) d Yarrambat 1.3 (9). Eltham 6.4 (40) d Research 2.4 (16).

● ● ● ● Ryan Hurst takes to the ground at Kinglake last Saturday for his 200th game.

SENIORS

KINGLAKE ...... 0.3, 3.4, 6.9, 9.11 (65)

MERNDA ........... 2.2, 4.5, 6.6, 9.2 (61)

Best Players. Kinglake: Bailey Robinson, Lesley Adams, Jed Tyrrell, Shane Harvey, Adam Wiseman, Krystopher Douglas. Mernda: Lachlan Taylor, Matthew Bawden, Josh Mazzarella, Kai Turner, Lincoln Coffey, Jesse Guelfo. RESERVES

MERNDA .... 3.2, 6.7, 9.11, 12.15 (87)

KINGLAKE ........ 2.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 (16)

Best Players. Mernda: Luke Furci, Matthew May, Trent Fletcher, Nicholas Eades, Jesse Inzillo, Jacob Russell. Kinglake: Jamie Chalmers, Matthew Newton, Matthew McAllister, Angus Forde, Kye Wilson, Ryan Hurst.

AFL fixtures

ROUND 19

Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21

Brisbane Lions vs. Sydney Swans (G) Carlton vs. North Melbourne (MRVL) Essendon vs. Adelaide Crows (MRVL) Fremantle vs. Melbourne (OS)

Geelong Cats vs. Western Bulldogs (GMHBA)

GWS Giants vs. Gold Coast Suns (GS)

Hawthorn vs. Collingwood (MCG)

Port Adelaide vs. Richmond (AO) St Kilda vs. West Coast Eagles (MRVL)

Yea Golf Club

■ Golf at Yea was Stroke and Putting this last week. Conditions were heavy with little roll and cool weather.

Wednesday golf for the men saw Brendan Chenhall (13) with an outstanding 79 off the stick nett 66 clearly outgun the rest.

Second was Phil Armstrong (21) 94 nett 73. Brendan Chenhall won the putting with 26 putts. There was no NTP on the 11th and the lucky Club Award winner $10 went to Sam Wright

The ladies event was won by Meryl Connell (25) with nett 78 from second Cindy Armstrong (34) with nett 79.

Saturday’s events saw the Monthly Medal contested with 17 men and 6 ladies playing. Winner of July’s Monthly Medal was young Tom White (17) wth 87 nett 70. Second was Peter Johnston (17) nett 72. Third was Brendan Chenhall (13) nett 74 from fourth Greg Clements (92).

- Alan Pell

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024 Free in The Local Paper

OUTER EASTERN LADDERS

PREMIER DIVISION

SENIORS. 1. Narre Waren, 48. 2. Woori Yallock, 48. 3. Wandin, 40. 4. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 32. 5. Upwey-Tecoma, 32. 6. Mt Evelyn, 24. 7. Monbulk, 20. 8. Officer, 20. 9. Pakenham, 16. 10. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 12. 11. Emerald, 8. 12. Berwick Springs, 8.

RESERVES. 1. Upwey-Tecoma, 48. 2. Narre Warren, 40. 3. Officer, 40. 4. Wandin, 36. 5. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 32. 6. Mt Evelyn, 28. 7. Pakenham, 24. 8. OlindaFerny Creek, 16. 9. Monbulk, 16. 10. Woori Yallock, 12. 11. Berwick Springs, 12. 12. Emerald, 8. DIVISION 1

SENIORS. 1. Healesville, 277.89, 44. 2. Seville, 242.11, 42. 3. Warburton-Millgrove, 152.34, 40. 4. Alexandra, 191.37, 32. 5. Yea, 108.84, 32. 6. Belgrave, 150.87, 30. 7. Yarra Glen, 43.80, 16. 8. Yarra Junction, 38.75, 12. 9. Powelltown, 21.84, 8.

RESERVES. 1. Belgrave, 425.60, 48. 2. Seville, 345.51, 44. 3. Healesville, 308.60, 40. 4. Warburton-Millgrove, 220.62, 36. 5. Yea, 101.26, 28. 6. Alexandra, 50.95, 24. 7. Powelltown, 33.76, 18. 8. Yarra Glen, 17.67, 12. 9. Yarra Junction, 36.53, 10.

BOYS

UNDER 19. 1. Narre Warren, 44. 2. Upwey Tecoma, 28. 3. Pakenham, 28. 4. Officer, 24. 5. Gembrook Cockatoo, 4. 6. Wandin, 4.

UNDER 18. 1. Mt Evelyn, 42. 2. Woori Yallock, 34. 3. Healesville, 32. 4. Upwey Tecoma, 16. 5. Olinda Ferny Creek, 12. 6. Seville, 0.

WOMEN

DIVISION 1. 1. Pankenham, 44. 2. Healesville, 40. 3. Upwey Tecoma, 24. 4. Olinda Ferny Creek, 20. 5. Belgrave, 8. 6. Berwick Springs, 8.

DIVISION 2. 1. Warburton-Wesburn, 46. 2. Monbulk, 44. 3. Woori Yallock, 40. 4. Emerald, 30. 5. Wandin, 22. 6. Officer, 22. 7. Seville, 4. 8. Thornton-Eildon, 0.

NFNL Women’s

■ Division 1. Montmorency 9.16 (70) d Diamond Creek 2.4 (16). Heidelberg 7.6 (48) d St Mary’s 5.4 (34). Banyule 5.6 (36) d Darebin 2.5 (17).

■ Division 2. Fitzroy Stars 15.6 (96) d Thomastown 0.3 (3). Darebin 3.4 (22) d Whittlesea 2.8 (20). West Preston Lakeside 9.10 (64) d Greensborough 2.2 (14). Lower Plenty 18.10 (118) d Montmorency 2.1 (13). Ivanhoe 10.10 (70) d Mernda 1.0 (6).

■ Division 3. Panton Hill 17.9 (111) d Epping 0.0 (0). Hurstbridge 4.5 (29) d Diamond Creek 2.5 (17). Heidelberg West 7.6 (48) d Wallan 1.2 (8). North Heidelberg 5.9 (39) d Lauirmar 2.0 (12). South Morang: Bye.

Scoreboard

Outer East

SENIORS

H’VILLE ... 4.2, 8.6, 14.8, 17.13 (115)

BELGRAVE .... 1.3, 1.3, 3.3, 4.6 (30)

Best Players. Healesville: Levi Greenwood, Luke Potts, Jesse Bates, Nick Mende, Jeremy Newsome, Tyler Barclay. Belgrave: ZXachary Prizmic, Lachlan King, Nathan Power, Ryley Pentland, Aaron Green, Benjamin Holland.

YEA ...... 4.2, 12.3, 18.4, 26.8 (164) YARRA GLEN .. 2.2, 4.4, 4.9, 4.11 (35) Best Players. Yea: Patrick Evans, Aidan McSpeerin, Harrison Jarvie, Darcy Pell, Patrick Magoga, Corbin Sutherland. Yarra Glen: Oscar Grenfell, Sam Wood, Chris Beattie, Thomas Sullivam, Chris Webber, Nathan Deringowski.

WARB. ... 5.4, 11.9, 15.13, 21.23 (149) Y. JUNC. ........ 0.0, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 (21) Best Players. Warburton-Millgrove. Thomas Baker, Nelson Aldridge, Jack Lee, Brayden Woolridge, Dylan Walker, Ben Pretty. Yarra Junction: Cooper Holmes, Chris De Jager, Aaron Stewart, Brayden Mead, Hori Jury, Harry Relf. SEVILLE ... 7.6, 12.11, 22.17, 33.24 (222)

P’TOWN ........ 1.0, 2.1, 3.2, 4.2 (26) Best Players. Seville: Sonny Saniga, Ryan Farrow, Justin Myers, Matthew Robinson, River Benninga, Nathan O’Keefe. Powelltown: Ben Wratten, Nathan Moody, Terry Walker, Steven Sanders, Jason Walker, Fletcher Daniel.

Alexandra had the bye.

RESERVES

H’VILLE ........ 1.2, 3.4, 5.6, 6.7 (43) BELGRAVE ..... 1.1, 2.,1, 4.2, 4.2 (26) Best Players. Healesville: Jack Methven, Bailey Rutley, Cameron Boeder, Kurtis Jones, Daniel Ebbels, Tom Campbell. Belgrave: Mark Abson, Mark Francis, Joshua Pemberton, Michael Sproules, Lathan Barnett, Alex Harvey.

YEA ......... 2.3, 7.4, 11.8, 14.10 (94)

YARRA GLEN ... 0.1, 1.2, 1.2, 1.3 (9) Best Players. Yea: Angus Antrobus, Lucas Zipsin, James Simpson, Tyson Garlick, Riley Slevin, Austen Ross. Yarra Glen: Tom Matthews, William Duff, Sean Spencer, Max Murphy, Mafoie Laloulu, Ryan Strong.

WARB. ... 9.3, 13.6, 17.9, 21.15 (141)

Y. JUNC. ........ 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.3 (15) Best Players. Warburton-Millgrove: David Lever, Jack Halit, Brayden Ferguson, David Bedggood, Caelyn Flynn, Damien Egan. Yarra Junction: Charlie Vorhauer, Dylan Wiltshire, Paul Young, Daniel Lever, Andre Dos Santos.

SEVILLE ... 4.2, 10.3, 13.10, 18.12 (120)

P’TOWN ........ 1.0, 1.0, 2.4, 2.4 (16) Best Players. Seville: Aspen O’Neill, Dylan baker, Phil Muscara, Rhys Djpohan, Kade Van Den Heuvel, Gordon Gosland. Powelltown: Matthew O’Shannessy,. Steven Sanders, Dustin Pearson, Jacob Neale, Tyson Walker, Liam Dennis. Alexandra had the bye.

Scoreboard

NFNL Netball

■ Division 1. Fitzroy Stars 1 49 d Bundoora 1 36. Diamond Creek 1 68 d North Heidelberg 2 31. North Heidelberg 1 63 d Heat 1 43. Whittlesea 1: Bye.

■ Division 2. Greensborough 1 42 d Bundoora 2 35. Heat 2 44 d Montmorency 1 39. Hume 1 55 d Hurstbridge 1 26. North Heidelbergh 3 36 d Watsonia 1 36.

■ Division 3. Kinglake 1 41 d South Moranmg 1 35. Thomastown 1 45 d Heat 3 40. Fitzroy Stars 2 32 d Heidelberg West 1 28. Bundoora 3 39 d Whittlesea 2 35. Old Eltham Collegians 1: Bye.

■ Division 4. Laurimar 1 31 d La Trobe 1 25. West Ivanhoe 1 29 d Kilmore 1 24. St Mary’s 1 19 d North Heidelberg 4 16. Diamond Creek 2 28 d Montmorency 2 26. Greensborough 2 v Hazel Glen 1. Heat 4: Bye.

■ Division 5. Heat 5 26 d Bundoora 4 22. North Hedielberg 5 29 d Epping 1 23. Broadford 2 46 d Oak Park Flyers 1 26. Diamond Creek 3 35 d Hume 2 25. Greensborough 3 v Laurimar 2. Hurstbridge 2: Bye.

■ Division 6. Heat 6 40 d Thomastown 2 25. La trobe 2 31 d Bundoora 5 15. Watsonia 2 28 d Panton Hill 1 27. Broadford 1 51 d Bundoora 6 15. Watsonia 3: Bye.

■ Division 7. Hurstbridge 3 28 d Heidelberg 1 14. Old Eltham ollegians 2 38 d Kinglake 2 15. Whittlesea 3 29 d Kilmore 2 18. South Morang 2 v Hazel Glen 2. Epping 4: Bye.

■ Division 8. Kilmore 4 26 d Greensborough 4 11. Kilmore 3 32 d Epping 3 29. Bundooar 7 26 d Hazel Glen 3 25. Montmorency 3 22 d Hurstbridge 4 20. Diamond Creek 4: Bye.

■ Division 9. Watsonia 4 23 d Thomastown 3 17. Hurstbridge 5 v Greensborough 7. St Mary’s 2 30 d Heat 7 17. Old Eltham Collegians 3 28 d Hurstbridge 8 25. Epping 3: Bye.

■ Division 10. Kinglake 3 25 d Hurstbridge 7 17. Kilmore 5 27 d Diamond Creek 5 21. La Trobe 3 28 d Bundoora 8 12. Greensborough 5 v Laurimar 5. Whittlesea 4: Bye.

■ Division 11. Kilmore 6 25 d Northcote Pqark 1 24. Kilmore 7 35 d Heat 9 20. West Preston Lakeside 1 34 d Broadford 3 20. Fitzroy Stars 3 24 d Montmorency 4 15. Laurimar 3: Bye.

■ Division 12. West Ivanhoe 2 22 d Kilmore 8 17. Watsonia 5 31 d Bundoora 11 22. Lalor 1 23 d Fitzroy Stars 4 20. Bundoora 10: Bye.

■ Division 13. Montmorency 5 18 d Heidelberg West 2 5. Greensborough 6 25 d Bundoora 9 16. Thomastown 4 22 d Epping 5 19. La Trobe 4 51 d South Morang 4 24.

■ Division 14. Epping 6 30 d Epping 7 15. South Morang 5 v Hazel Glen 5. Kilmore 9 28 d Hurstbridge 8 4. Hazel Glen 4: Bye.

Outer East

Junior Football

■ Under 12 Boys. Olinda Ferny Creek 7.6 (48) d Mount Evelyn 0.0 (0). Monbulk 2.2 (14) d Upwey Tecoma 0.1 (1). Wandin 4.3 (27) d Belgrave 2.1 (13). Healesville 0.6 (6) d Woori Yallock 0.1 (1). Wesburn 11.9 (75) d Emerald 1.0 (6). Gembrook Cockatoo: Bye.

■ Under 12 Mixed. Mount Evelyn 7.18 (60) d Yarra Glen 1.2 (8). Monbulk 6.5 (41) d Seville 3.1 (19). Wesburn 7.7 (49) d Healesville 1.1 (7). Emerald 8.13 (61) d Belgrave 0.2 (2). Wandin 16.13 (109) d Gembrook Cockatoo 0.0 (0). Upwey Tecoma v Woori Yallock.

■ Under 13 Mixed. Mount Evelyn 11.9 (75) d Emerald 1.2 (8). Upwey Tecoma 9.9 (63) d Woori Yallock 4.1 (25). Healesville 19.14 (128) d Olinda Ferny Creek 0.0 (0).

■ Under 14 Girls. Mount Evelyn 8.20 (68) d Seville 1.0 (6). Upwey Tecoma 0.6 (6) d Olinda Ferny Creek 0.2 (2). Belgrave 3.4 (22) d Emerald 2.4 (16). Wesburn 17.13 (115) d Wandin 0.1 (1). Healesville: Bye.

■ Under 14 Mixed. Mount Evelyn 18.15 (123) d Yarra Glen 0.1 (1). Olinda Ferny Creek 19.14 (128) d Seville 2.2 (14). Healesville 18.17 (125) d Wesburn 1.0 (6). Belgrave 6.4 (40) d Gembrook Cockatoo 1.3 (9). Monbulk 11.12 (78) d Wandin 1.4 (10). Woori Yalloock 8.8 (56) d Upwey Tecoma 5.3 (33).

Local Sport Turtles bounce back, season alive

■ Old Eltham Collegians ended a six-game losing streak to keep their hopes of another NFNL Division 3 finals berth intact, after defeating Epping by 19 points at Eltham College.

The 10.9 (69) to 7.8 (50) win sees the Turtles move to sixth, drawing within four points of both the Blues and Ivanhoe with four rounds to go in the home and away campaign.

It was a mixture of joy and relief after the match for local fans, who after some close defeats, were able to get over the line against Epping for the second time in 2024.

“We have had to show resilience from a place of hardship in losing close games,” Old Eltham Collegians coach Matt Sleeman said.

“We are out of that now and we have three important games to look forward to.”

Epping looked the better team early in the contest however, as Adrian Cirianni snapped a goal from a handball receive before dangerous forward Sebastian Latina slotted two goals in the opening term.

Liam Waldron’s talent was on display initially also, and he produced the highlight of the game in the opening stanza. A ball came into the forward fifty for the Blues, where Waldron opted to spoil the ball from from behind, but as he went to ground, he was able to mark the footy just above ground level without anyone else laying a finger on the ball. He managed to nail the resultant shot.

The Turtles didn’t get going forward often in the first term but managed to take their chances when they did. Goals to Jeremy Murphy, Thomas Burns and Matthew Keys kept the home side within touch at the first break, down by nine points.

Epping started the second term with a major to Adrian Alfonsi, who snapped truly to open up a 15-point buffer. However, it was to be their only score for the quarter, as from midway through the term, Old Eltham Collegians had a period of dominance that set up their eventual victory.

It began with back-to-back goals from 41year-old Benjamin Gill, before Kieran Malone and Daniel Cartisano joined in on the action to give the locals an 11-point advantage at the main break.

With heavy conditions settling in, the game became more of a slog in the second half. Burns, who had displayed exemplary forward pressure throughout the afternoon, kicked his second for the Turtles and Ben Cox added another to give the locals a four-goal buffer, having made it six majors in a row without a reply from the Blues.

Alfonsi finally stepped up for the visitors after fighting against the odds to kick the ball off the ground for a goal, which took his team to the final break with a deficit of 16 points to chase.

This was a tantalising lead for Old Eltham Collegians fans, as they had led Mernda by 15 points at three quarter time the previous week before being overrun late by the Demons.

Epping fired the first shot of the final term when Daniel Rakhlin was rewarded for a great tackle at close range which made the crowd nervy.

But Gill responded soon after down the other end with his third of the afternoon.

The Blues attacked but could only register behinds, before the Turtles closed the game down and made it tough for Epping to make any headway, with not a single goal being kicked in the final 20 minutes of the game.

The siren ended the longest losing streak from Old Eltham Collegians in their short NFNL history, but more importantly, it kept their finals hopes alive.

The defence of the Turtles was superb, led by Timothy Ellis, with Beaudie Maroney, Daniel Hallett and Brad Johnstone all standing strong.

Ellis took lots of intercept marks and ran through congestion to move the ball forward and Maroney did a good job on the dangerous Luke Lirosi, while Hallett and Johnstone played textbook defensive roles.

Sean Leersen won the ruck duel, took marks around the ground and did some positive follow up work as well. Brent Macaffer was the premier midfielder on the day, continuing his terrific debut season with the club.

It was a tough day for Blues fans who made the trip, as their team only scored two goals from early in the second term onwards.

“They played a good brand of footy today and we didn’t,” Epping coach Brad Hollow said.

Hollow lamented the fact that the team often bombed the ball into a spare defender and that they were punished on turnovers.

He had praise for Adrian Alfonsi as well as midfielders Corey Middleton and James Tadd. - Doug Long/NFNL

MONSTROUS MAGPIES

■ A masterclass from Montmorency took them a step closer to a third straight top three finish in the NFNL Division 1 competition, after a monstrous 77-point victory over Banyule at Montmorency Park.

The Magpies had all the answers from start to finish, with their relentless pressure and impressive efficiency around the ground proving too much for the Bears to handle.

Nick Rutley’s men kicked nine goals in each half to record their highest score of the season in the 18.14 (122) to 6.9 (45) triumph.

Teams from second to sixth now share the same 8-5 record with five games to go, as Montmorency’s superior percentage sees them end Round 13 in second position.

Banyule meanwhile are incredibly outside of the top five despite coming into this game in second spot. The loss is their second straight defeat of 60 points or more, the first time they’ve done so in consecutive games during their 10 years in the NFNL.

After jumping into third in the NFNL Division 1 Coaches MVP Award leaderboard last week, Magpies captain Stefan Uzelac is in line for more votes after an outstanding display.

He booted an equal game-high of four majors, the most he has kicked in a match since Round 9, 2022. But it was the 24-year-old’s work in the ruck that saw him gain best on ground honours, winning many hit outs, producing multiple clearances, and always providing a target for his teammates around the ground.

Lachy Batchelor was the other Magpie to boot four majors, a career high, three of them coming in a highlight filled second quarter for the youngster.

Nash Holmes and Marcus Lentini controlled things in a midfield that dominated the contest all afternoon, while Jesse Thompson was another to provide some brilliant moments for the home side.

A Banyule outfit who missed multiple star players was led by Kurt Aylett, who had plenty of the footy in the middle of the ground.

Sam McLarty filled in for Tim Martin in ruck and had his moments, while Max Jones’ first half was also a highlight for the visitors, who struggled with the intensity of the contest.

The biggest flaw in the Bears’ game was their ill-discipline, as many of Montmorency’s thrusts forward came through sloppy free kicks or 50-metre penalties, allowing the Magpies to have the momentum for the majority of the contest.

It would be the opening ten minutes that set the tone of the match as Uzelac and Lentini combined for three goals in that time period, all while the Bears barely gained possession of the football.

Ricky Dyson and Paul Harris’ men would then kick the next three behinds, two of which coming from Patrik Della Rocca, who was seen

as the side’s target forward for the match.

Della Rocca would eventually get reward for effort at the 15-minute mark by converting his set shot, but after some behinds of their own, Montmorency would have the last say of the quarter, as coming off a five-goal performance last week, Patrick Fitzgerald would find the big sticks to give his side an 18-point quarter time lead.

The Magpies continued to put Banyule on the backfoot, with the first 13 minutes of the second term belonging to the home side.

Batchelor went to work inside 50 and got on the end of three goals in a scintillating display, while Fitzgerald also managed his second goal in tight congestion to balloon the margin to 43 points.

Kye Yodgee, who found himself up forward for much of the game, tried to spark something for the Bears, as his goal and Jack Langford’s first moments later, made it back-to-back majors for the visitors approaching time on.

But Uzelac’s third goal would ensure Montmorency remained in control, with a 35-point half time advantage.

The Magpies would all but finish the match in the first two minutes of the second half, when Ben Paterson and Corey Sleep nailed consecutive set shot conversions to take their advantage out to 47 points.

Despite Aylett getting on the scoreboard moments later, Nick Rutley’s men booted the next three goals, which included Batchelor and Uzelac kicking their fourth goals of the game within 30 seconds of each other courtesy of more ill-discipline from Banyule.

With the margin at 62 points at three quarter time, the Magpies eased through things in the last term, kicking three goals to one to solidify a statement making 77-point victory.

- Nicholas Sacco/NFNL

● ● Old Eltham Collegians 10.9 (69) d Epping 7.8 (50). Photo: NWM Studios.

● ● ● ● Montmorency 18.14 (122) d Banyule 6.9 (45). NWM Studios.

Local Sport

RAIDERS TAKE CARE OF BLUES

Cougars win thriller

■ Northcote Park held on to produce a thrilling six-point triumph over Watsonia at Binnak Park to keep their slim chance of an NFNL Division 2 top five finish alive.

After a fast start by the Cougars, the Saints evened things up during the second and third terms, with the margin not reaching greater than nine points from the 15-minute mark of the secondInquarter. a frantic final term, scores were level 14 minutes in, before Jacob Thompson’s fourth major of the day with eight minutes remaining proved to be the final score of the match as the visitors held on for a 11.6 (72) to 10.6 (66) win. Having now won four of their last five games following an 0-9 start to the 2024 campaign, Northcote Park are just six points away from fifth placed Lower Plenty with four games re- maining.

The Saints meanwhile are still a mathematical chance themselves, sitting just two points behind the Cougars in ninth, but will likely need some other results to go their way from here on. Thompson’s five goals led the way for An- thony Palmer’s men up forward, with his mark- ing inside the attacking half a particular high- light.Captain Matthew Perry finished as his side’s best again, having now been named in his side’s best in his last six matches.

Luke Grech starred as a utility around the ground for the home side, but did his best work inside forward 50, booting two goals.

Watsonia’s ruck duo of Corey Potter and Lucas Vasilevski had a productive afternoon and were key players in the Saints’ chances of victory.After being kept goalless last week, Ethan Lowe got things going for Watsonia early in the match with a great forward lead and set shot conversion.

Perry would respond with a captain’s goal, after snapping the ball around his body from almost 40 metres out to get Northcote Park on the board.

The two sides would trade goals again, first through Thompson, who was the benefactory of some clean transitional work from his teammates, before the in-form Daniel Annetta reeled in a spectacular contested mark which he soon converted for the Saints.

But it was clear that the Cougars had settled into the match quicker, and as they dominated territory, they produced the next three goals of the game, with Thompson, Caillin Kett and Jor- dan Perry all finding the big sticks to make it a 19-pointGeorgecontest.Lattouf’s men would then make it a 13-point deficit at the first change after a late Vasilevski goal, his first of the season.

Northcote Park looked to keep their foot on the accelerator to start the second term, with Thompson converting another set shot opportu- nity to kick his third of the match.

But the Saints would ensure their opponents didn’t get the opportunity to break the game open,

Outer East Netball

■ 13 and Under East. Pakenham 16 d Berwick Springs 11. ROC 27 d Berwick 2. Narre Warren 31 d beaconsfield 8.

as they started to create multiple chains of pos- sessions around the ground.

Luke Pantalone would pop up and fire two goals in a five-minute patch to suddenly reduce the margin to four points, as his side continued to put the pressure on the Northcote Park defen- sive unit.

A third straight major for the hosts, courtesy of Luke Grech, would regain their lead, but only momentarily as Thompson ended the run with his fourth of the afternoon for the Cougars.

However, the Saints would have the last say of the half, as a great handball chain led to Annetta nailing a running shot on goal from the paint of 50, giving his side a three-point lead half time advantage.

Out of the middle, Watsonia almost capital- ised from the first clearance of the third term, as they looked to build on their narrow lead, but it was the away side who would fire first, when Damon Marcon’s major put his side back in front.

Spectators had to wait 15 minutes for the next score as the game went up in intensity.

Lowe had threatened to add to his lone goal in the opening quarter, and eventually did so at the 17-minute mark by taking a strong mark over two Cougars defenders before kicking truly to cause another lead change.

Then after a set shot opportunity fell short, Pantalone found himself at the front of the pack, and took his chance to slot his third, and his team’s ninth goal of the game.

With minutes to go in the quarter, Jordan Perry produced an excellent inside 50 entry to find Janus Waldron on his own, and just as the game was threatening to slip away, Waldron split the middle to see Northcote Park trail by just a point ahead of a highly anticipated final term.

Almost immediately after the siren to com- mence the last quarter, Watsonia was able to surge their way forward, with Luke Grech tak- ing a great contested mark despite being behind hisHeopponent.calmly slotted his second goal of the game, as the Saints found themselves in a good position to steer towards victory.

But Northcote Park would refuse to give in, soon regaining the territory dominance that saw them control proceedings in the opening quarter.

Jonathan Naddaf polished off a scrappy piece of play from the Cougars to bring the margin back to a point with his set shot conver- sion, before the final 15 minutes of the match was spent inside the visitors’ attacking half.

The Cougars couldn’t capitalise on their abil- ity to keep the ball off Watsonia initially, before Thompson marked in the forward pocket and slammed through his fifth of the day to give his team a six-point advantage.

Despite the hosts best efforts to find another major, they struggled to get the ball inside 50, with the Cougars impressive defence allowing them to hold on for a one-goal win. - Hamish Phillips/NFNL

■ Old Paradians returned the NFNL Division 3 winners list in a big way, defeating Kilmore by 56 points to go one step closer to securing a double chance finish.

No goals were kicked in the opening term from any side, but after slowly building their lead throughout the match, a six-goal final quarter from the Raiders solidified the 12.16 (88) to 4.8 (32)

WithtriumphMernda’s defeat to Kinglake, Old Paradians returned to second spot with the vic- tory and have put themselves in a good position to finish in the top three by season’s end, while also keeping in touch the top of the table Fitzroy Stars.

Meanwhile, the Blues find themselves eight points behind fifth placed Epping, but do have a game in hand, which gives them a slight oppor- tunity to still push for a finals spot.

Sam Gilmore and Kyle O’Sullivan were ex- cellent again for the home side, continuing their terrific campaigns as a ruck-midfielder combi- nation.

Lachie Kerr kicked three goals, taking his streak of multiple majors in a game to five matches, while Blair Healy also booted three goals in his return after missing last week.

Kye Maher was a standout for Kilmore, while captain Michael Marrett showcased some solid moments throughout the afternoon.

Despite sunny conditions greeting the two teams, the opening term would see no goals kicked between either side. The match was mainly being played between the two arcs with multiple stoppages limiting any team’s ability to generate run and carry.

The only three scores of the quarter came from the visiting Blues, two of which coming from set shot misses in the final five minutes of the term.

Kilmore went into the first break ahead by those three behinds, but their small chances in the first quarter turned into greater opportunities in the second term, as three minutes in, Bailey Taylor-Egan marked and goaled from close range to get things rolling.

Old Paradians then started to win more of the football, before it was their turn to hit the scoreboard.

Two behinds were kicked by the hosts be- fore skipper Marcus Nolan, who was playing his first match since Round 10, converted his set shot opportunity to get the Raiders their first.

Tom Cooper made it back-to-back goals for Ben Turner’s side as the game started to open up, intercepting a handball deep in the Old Paradians forward line to put his side in front for the first time. But minutes later, a goal to Liam Monaghan saw the lead change hands immedi- ately.The Raiders were up for the challenge, and their constant pressure on the Blues’ defence saw more chances for the home side to hit the scoreboard.

Lachie Kerr sensed this and fired two quick goals within a minute to help his team take a 16- point advantage into half time.

As Old Paradians continued to press at the start of the third quarter, the Blues were doing their best to not let their deficit extend further. Their resistance led to Paul Derrick’s side kicking the opening goal of the quarter against the run of play thanks to Emmett Clark.

But again, the Raiders responded, with Kerr bobbing up for his third of the match, before Lewis Franz joined him on the goalkickers list with an accurate set shot from a tight spot.

With Gilmore and O’Sullivan having a say in the middle, Kilmore had to work hard to generate shots on goal, highlighted by some calcu- lated ball movement which saw Brian Lawrence squeeze through a major, reducing the margin to three goals.

Old Paradians did their best to try and extend the lead but struggled to accurately convert for the rest of the term, leading by 20 points at the final change, but netting a far from ideal 2.7 for the quarter.

Momentum was favouring Old Paradians heading into the last quarter despite their slightly vulnerable advantage, but a hot start gave the hosts some breathing room.

O’Sullivan snapped truly at the three-minute mark, before some excellent transitional work from defence to attack saw Blair Healy finish the play with his first major. Healy would pro- duce a second no less than a minute later to all but seal the result.

Tom Cooper then kicked his second goal shortly after to see the margin pushed out to 33 points and it looked like the Raiders were well on the path to victory.

Two more majors from the Raiders, one of which being Healy’s third, made it six unanswered goals to put a positive end to another victory for Old Paradians in 2024.

- Bruno Visentini/NFNL

■ 13 and Under West. Berwick 36 d Hampton Park 1. ROC 47 d Berwick Springs 7. Pakenham 35 d Cranbourne 4. Narre Warren 38 d Beaconsfield 8.

■ 15 and Under East. Berwick 30 d Woori Yallock 4. ROC 28 d Monbulk 13. Narre Warren 34 d Beaconsfield 11. Pakenham: Bye.

■ 15 and Under West. Hampton Park 32 d Berwick Springs 4. ROC28 d Victoria Samoa 16. Pakenham 62 d Cranbourne 4. Narre Warren 51 d Beaconsfield 214. Berwick: Bye.

■ 17 and Under West. ROC 38 d Hampton Park 36. Narre Warren 43 d Beaconsfield 19. Pakenham 28 d Cranbourne 13. Berwick: Bye.

■ Premier Division 17 and Under. Pakenham 29 d Wandin 28. Berwick 27 drew with Woori Yallock 27. ROC 68 d Mt Evelyn 4. Narre Warren: Bye.

■ Premier Division A-Grade. Monbulk 53 d Wandin 48. Upwey-Tecoma 52 d Woori Yallock 43. Narre Warren 59 d Emerald 50. Mt Evelyn 36 d ROC 28. Pakenham 80 d Berwick Springs 5. Olinda Ferny Creek 47 d Gembrook Cockatoo 44.

■ Premier Division B-Grade. Wandin 43 dMonbulk 41. Woori Yallock 67 d UpweyTecoma 45. Narre Warren 85 d Emerald 41. ROC 45 d Mt Evelyn 33. Pakenham 77 d Berwick Springs 20. Gembrook Cockatoo 46 d Olinda Ferny Creek 30.

■ Premier Division C-Grade. Wandin 37 d Monbulk 31. Upwey Tecoma 27 d Woori Yallock 22. Narre Warren 50 d Emerald 20. ROC 42 d Mt Evelyn 38. Pakenham 46 d Berwick Springs 14. Gembrook Cockatoo 22 d Olinda Ferny Creek 18.

■ Premier Division D-Grade. Wandin 38 d Monbulk 18. Upwey Tecoma 33 d Woori Yallock 14. Narre Warren 52 d Emerald 17. ROC 33 d Mt Evelyn 16. Pakenham 40 d Berwick Springs 10. Olinda Ferny Creek 21 d Gembrook Cockatoo 8.

■ Division 1 A-Grade. Belgrave 54 d Healesville 53. Yarra Glen 87 d Yea 22. Warburton Millgrove 57 d Yarra junction 23. Alexandra: Bye. Seville: Bye.

■ Division 1 B-Grade. Seville 84 d Powelltown 20. Belgrave 61 d Healesville 28. Yarra Glen 42 d Yea 33. Warburton Millgrove 38 d Yarra Junction 22. Alexandra: Bye.

■ Division 1 C-Grade. Belgrave 53 d Healesville 10. Yarra Glen 33 d Yea 12. Warburton Millgorve 35 d Yarra Junction 15. Seville 77 d Powelltown 5. Alexandra: Bye.

■ Division 1 D-Grade. Yarra Glen 29 d Yea 6. Warburton Millgrove 30 d Yarra Junction 12. Seville 60 d Powelltown 8. Alexandra: Bye. Belgrave: Bye.

Goulburn Murray

■ Seymour Under 12. St Mary’s v Yea. Wandong 7.15 (57) d Broadford 2.4 (16). Alexandra 7.9 (51) d Seymour 4.2 (26). Tabilk: Bye.

■ Seymour Under 14. Wandong v Broadford. Alexandra 8.9 (57) d Seymour 3.4 (22). Tabilk: Bye. Yea: Bye.

■ Under 16 (2). Seymour v Broadford. Moama 9.16 (70) d Yea 4.4 (28). Euroa 12.14 (86) d Alexan dra 3.5 (23).

Junior Footy

■ Under 16 Boys Ranges. Emerald 11.13 (79) d Yarra Glen 7.6 (48). Monbulk 15.13 (103) d Gembrook Cockatoo 6.9 (45). Healesville 12.10 (82) d Wandin 4.4 (28). Upwey Tecoma v Wesburn.

■ Under 16 Boys Yarra. Wandin 10.7 (67) d Healesville 7.5 (47). Woori Yallock 17.15 (117) d Olinda Ferny Creek 0.0 (0).

Mount Evelyn v Upwey Tecoma. ■ Under 16 Girls. Healesville 6.,17 (53) d Wesburn 0.0 (0). Mount Evelyn Maroon 5.10 (40) d Emerald 2.2 (14). Mount Evelyn White v Monbulk. Upwey Tecoma v Belgrave.

● Old Pardains 12.16 (88) d Kilmore 4.8 (32). Photo: NWM Studios.

NFNL

● ● Air raid shelter, Chifley Dr, Preston. 1941. Accommodates 12 people.

● Preston ‘Shire’ Hall. Circa 1920 or earlier.

● Preston Methodist Church. 1898-1906.

● ● ● ● ‘Vondo’. Queen St, Preston. Circa 1900.

● ● Northland Shopping Centre, East Preston. Circa 1967.

● ● Circle Theatre. 499 High St, Preston. 1940s.

● ● ● ● Preston Municipal Cricket Club. Circa 1929.

● ● ● ● Interior of Preston and Northcote Community Hospital. 1964.

BEST AGAINST THE REST

■ With nominations yet to be finalised the field for the ‘speed’ race - the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley on September 9 - it looks like as usual, attracting the best of our speed machines at Moonee Valley

Three of the best in Australia could go around includeing I Wish I Win, Giga Kick and the good mare, Bella Nipotina, among the many trying for the coveted event.

The winner of the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on June 1, I Wish I Win, will be the logical pick, prepared by the team of Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman.

The son of a former Cox Plate winner, Savabeel, is taking all before him and is among the best seven sprinters in the land.

He returned after a lengths spell to beat some top notches in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm, beating two good martes in Bella Nipotina and I Secret.

Bella Nipotina is prepared by the top trainer Ciaron Maher, who has trained more than 100 winners this race season so far.

If ever there was one that stood out on the weights in the K-Smith Stakes , it was Bella Nipotina.

She got in with 57 kilos for all the fillies and mares, and she was a class above them, with the bottom weight carrying 55.5 kilos in the Tatts Tiara, after a good ride by Ryan Moloney.

This race, of course, has more cream than the largest dairy.

Next is yet another crackerjack sprinter in Giga Kick, prepared by young trainer, Clayton Douglas at Mornington, who has won over $10 million, in stake earnings

It could have been a lot more, unfortunately sustaining a leg injury at Moonee Valley in September, missing the last Everest, which would have added a lot more loot into the bag of money, already earned.

One of the veterans of the racing scene is still having a crack at the cash in Private Eye, a real goer for trainer Joe Pride. His run in the Doomben 10,000 was a pretty good one behind Bella Nipotina, I Wish I Win, and Espiona, not far from the top echelon.

He has banked plenty of bullion for the team over the few years he has competed

Another one who tries hard is the rising fouryear-old mare on August 1, Estrella, prepared by Ciaron Maher, and has ability, but now she is meeting the best big boys.

Another mare who always gives of her best is the Cummings trained mare In Secret, a win-

Ted Ryan

ner of the coveted Newmarket Handicap up the straight six at Flemington, and a good sprinter among the best.

This distance is ideal, and she handles Moonee Valley OK.

Another good galloper, Veight, in the care of the McEvoy team of Tonya and his son Calvin, showed his class in beating a strong field of middle-distance horses in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill Gardens back in March.

He beat some good horses in Think About It, Kovalica, Golden Mile, Amenable and Militarize.

One of the best going around is the Western Australian mare, Amelia’s Jewel, who in my opinion has a lost a little of her ability after being blasted by the music in the background in the mounting yard at Caulfield a while back.

However, she did put in two good runs in the coveted event the Quokka in Western Australia, behind the good sprinter Overpass

I feel she has got a task here if she does go around, but I would love to see her run well for connections.

She is now with leading Sydney trainer, Chris Waller.

Congratulations must go to the young Victorian trainer, Henry Dwyer, with his good sprinting mare, Asfoora, winning the great race, the King Charles III at Ascot, in great fashion against some of best English horses up the straight.

Overpass is one you have to give a chance after two great Quokka wins in Western Australia, and is among the best sprinters in the land also.

He has been putting in for sometime and it is a credit to his trainer Bjorn Baker.

One that races well is the Annabel Neasham trained Sunshine in Paris, a good fourth in the All Aged Stakes back in April at Randwick

She has contested a number of top races and goes alright, as shown with some of the runs in her class.

Then we have the top Victorian filly, Bold Bastille, in the care of the Hayes team at Euroa. She is one of the quickest showing her skills in top races. She is coming up three on August 1 and should go well in her three-year-old years.

Another of the good fillies going around is the Golden Slipper winner, Lady of Camelot.

Prepared by the top duo, Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, she is extremely good, covering all the main two year-old events in Sydney She will be running on at the end, but it’s a tough ask.

The other to mention is C’estMaguque, a recent winner of the Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm. Has ability, but they are tough at the top.

The Western Australian, Oscars Fortune, is pretty smart, winning five of his 10 starts. It has won five with four minors.

Oscar’s Fortune is trained by Dion Luciani, out of Western Australia. This includes a big win over the WA mare, Amelia’s Jewel, now with Chris Waller, the top Sydney trainer.

The Victorian filly, Hayasugi, a winner of the Blue Diamond Stakes back in February at Caulfield, ridden by Jamie Kah, is good and prepared by Clinton McDonald at Mornington one of the best young trainers in racing.

She failed to fire in the Golden Slipper, but she has a ton of ability.

Then we have Espiona, the flying mare from Sydney, who has tackled the best across Australia, but at some of starts against the top echelon she has been found wanting, but good on her day.

It’s pretty tough here, but it depends who goes around on the day.

I feel the main contenders are I Wish I Win, Giga Kick and Bella Nipotina

Getting away from the Moir Stakes, and I had a good look at horse going around at Flemington on July 6.

Switching tracks I thought I may have seen this year’s Caulfield Cup winner, a nice looking grey horse, a five-year-old gelding by the top Irish entire, Mastercraftsman, from an Irish mare in, Bright and Shining. He won the Banjo Paterson Series Final over 2600 metres as they see in a breeze. He has only 15 starts for 5 wins, and seven minor placings in top company.

At his first start in Australia for Ciaron Maher, who won the Melbourne Cup with Gold Trip three years back, he finished seventh in a benchmark 90, at Flemington. He then moved up to 2000 metres beaten easily by Desparado over 2000 metres.

Bella Nipotina.Racing Photos.

CITY Games at Fed Sq.

■ The State Government will light up Fed Square in green and gold as Victoria’s official live site for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games – showing all the action including the much-anticipated Matilda’s matches.

Colin Brooks, Minister for Creative Industries, joined Olympic legends Mack Horton and Alistair Donohoe to announce that for the first time Fed Square will screen the live action, replays and highlights every day of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Following the unprecedented interest in the women’s FIFA World Cup matches, entry to Fed Square will be ticketed for all Matilda’s matches with temporary fencing around the Square and bag checks upon entry. Tickets are free but attendees do need to register online – they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

The live site is presented in partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia and Channel Nine, and with the support of Brisbane 2032

The Fed Square Olympics and Paralympics live site will screen every day of the Olympic and Paralympic action with highlights and replays on the big screen from 12 Noon to 4pm daily, followed by Nine’s live broadcast from 4pm to 10pm.

The Olympics start on July 26 and runs until August 11. The Paralympics will run from August 28 until September 8.

SOUTH-EAST

New Loop contracts

■ The first stage of the State Government’s Suburban Rail Loop project is powering ahead with the appointment of the preferred bidder for the second tunnelling contract for SRL East.

Made up of a global consortium of leaders in tunnelling – including WeBuild S.p.A, GS Engineering and Construction Australia, and Bouygues Construction Australia –Terra Verde will be responsible for constructing the 10-kilometre northern twin tunnels between Glen Waverley and Box Hill following contract negotiations.

In Box Hill, major piling works are already underway on Whitehorse Rd as crews build a temporary bridge to keep traffic flowing during construction.

Suburban Connect was awarded the $3.6 billion contract in late 2023 to complete the 16-kilometre southern twin tunnel between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley. Site investigations and preparatory work are currently making way for tunnel boring machines to begin work in 2026.

The package to build the high-tech fleet of SRL trains, fit out the tunnels, install signalling and operate and maintain the network will be awarded next year – with the two contracts to build the six new underground stations to follow.

SRL East will deliver railway stations at Deakin and Monash Universities, the connection of four major rail corridors – including a hub for Gippsland passengers at Clayton, 70,000 new homes and 230,000 new job opportunities throughout the surrounding precincts – with trains expected to be running by 2035, a Government representative claimed.

DELAHEY

Motorcycle crash

■ Emergency services responded to a motorcycle crash in Delahey on Wednesday evening (July 10).

It is believed the rider lost control while travelling towards Kings Rd from Mcnicholl Way just before 10.30pm.

CPR was performed, however, the rider died at the scene.

Exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined at this stage, according to a Victoria Police representative.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

Across Victoria GOLD NECKLACE THEFT IN MELBOURNE CBD

●

● Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries and images of the stolen necklace.

■ Police are investigating the theft of a necklace from a business in the CBD

Investigators have been told a man entered the jewellery store inside a shopping complex on Lonsdale St at 1.24pm on Friday, June 7.

He approached a counter and spoke to a staff member, requesting to try on a gold chain which was valued at $22,000.

The staff member handed the man the necklace to look at, the offender immediately turned and ran out the door with it.

The man is perceived to be of middle eastern appearance, 178cm tall with a slim build and short dark hair, beard and moustache.

He was wearing an olivegreen jacket, blue jeans, black and white sneakers and was carrying a black backpack.

SHEPPARTON

Armed robbery

■ Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery in Shepparton last month.

Investigators were told two victims were driving in a silver Holden Rodeo along the Goulburn Valley Highway be-

Melbourne

Statewide Observer

COLAC-OTWAY

Monitor on the job

■ A municipal monitor has been appointed to Colac Otway Shire Council to support good governance processes and practices at the council.

Melissa Horne, Minister for Local Government, announced that Christine Ferguson as municipal monitor to Colac Otway Shire Council from July 12 to January 31. She will provide a report to the Minister at the end of her term.

The Chief Municipal Inspector recommended the Minister exercise her powers under the Local Government Act, based on reports of issues relating to the conduct of councillors and a lack of adherence to governance rules.

Ms Ferguson will oversee, advise and support the council to improve its governance processes and practices and assist in the lead up to, and during, the local government elections in October.

“Christine Ferguson is an accomplished executive and non-executive director with extensive experience in the Victorian public sector,” a Government representative said.

“She is currently serving as a non-executive Director at Triple Zero Victoria, and has also held a range of senior roles at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

Ms Horne said: “Christine Ferguson’s valuable experience puts her in an excellent position to support Colac Otway Shire Council to improve its governance processes and practices ahead of the council elections in October.”

GIPPSLAND

tween Wanganui Rd and the Barmah-Shepparton Rd about 9.10pm on June 22.

It is believed a white SUV pulled in front of the victim, forcing them to pull over.

A man and a woman got out of the SUV and approached the victim’s vehicle.

The woman screamed at one victim, demanding money.

It is understood the man used a hammer to damage the Holden before demanding one victim’s phone.

The victim refused to hand over her phone and the man took the keys to the Holden Officers have been told the man and woman left the scene in the white SUV believed to be a Kia Sportage

Investigators have also re-

● ● ● ● Investigators have also released facial composite images of the man and woman in the hope it will assist in identifying the pair.

leased facial composite images of the man and woman in the hope it will assist in identifying the pair.

The man is described as aged in his early 20s with dark hair.

The woman is described as in her early 20s with shoulder length blonde /brown hair.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

As part of the investigation police are trying to identify the driver of a blue utility towing a trailer. It is believed the driver may have witnessed the incident.

FITZROY

Engulfed in flames

■ A two-storey townhouse in Holden St, Fitzroy , was engulfed in flames and issuing black smoke when FRV crews arrived on scene minutes after the first call to Triple Zero (000) around 12 Noon on Saturday, July 6.

Multiple calls were received and the event escalated to a second alarm with one female occupant suffering burns.

Victoria Police responded to assist with other residents presenting to Ambulance Victoria requiring assistance.

Cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Timber haulage

■ Gippsland Logging and Earthmoving has made the successful transition into plantation timber haulage thanks to a grant provided by the State Government’s Timber Innovation Fund

The Traralgon based business took the initiative last year to transition to plantation timber haulage but needed to modify and purchase new equipment in order to do so.

Gippsland Logging and Earthmoving applied for a $330,000 VTIF grant to redesign and repurpose a prime mover and purchase a crane unit that is suitable and compliant for haulage of plantation timber.

The decision by the business to transition into plantation timber haulage has also supported the retention and training of six existing fulltime employees.

“The move to plantation timber haulage also means employees who previously would have been working away from home for extended periods are now back with their families most nights,” said a Government representative.

Native timber haulage often required workers to travel long distances, whereas the plantation timber is located closer to Traralgon.

Gippsland Logging and Earthmoving has been operating since 2004, and whilst most of its work is in timber haulage, the business also specialises in earthworks and roading.

SEBASTOPOL

Non-fatal shooting

■ Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a man following a non-fatal shooting in Sebastopol last month.

With assistance from the Special Operations Group, a 25-year-old Sunshine North man was arrested in Ballarat.

The man has since been interviewed by investigators and charged with numerous offences including home invasion, intentionally cause serious injury, recklessly cause serious injury and unlicenced driving. He was to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

A search warrant was subsequently executed at a residential address in Sunshine, where police seized a number of mobile phones and a taser.

The charges follow an incident where emergency services were called to an Edwards St address following reports of gunshots around 1.30am on Monday, June 24. A 25-year-old man was located at the premises with a gunshot wound to the upper body.

Classifieds

Private sellers can list non-commercial items, without any advertising costs. Deadline: 5pm Fridays.

FREE ADS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY PHONE

Free ‘For Sale’ and ‘What’s On ads are available in The Local Paper to private parties and community organisations. There are no charges, no fees and no commissions. All Free Ads are published at the entire discretion of the Editor.

Free Ads:

www.dindi.com.au/ wp/free-ads-form/ Free What’s On Ads: www.dindi.com.au/ wp/free-ads-form/ PRIVACY POLICY

Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information. The personal information we request from you enables us to provide you with the services you require.

Email: editor@LocalPaper.

com.au Postal: PO Box 1278, Research, 3095

BOOKING AND COPY DEADLINE:

5pm Fridays, prior to Wednesday issue.

CLASSIFIED ADS

Classified ads are available each week in The Local Paper, which is published on Wednesdays, February-December (with the exception of Easter Wednesday). All Classified Ads appear in the print and online editions. It is important to check your advertisement is correct on the first day it appears. While every care is taken to ensure your advertisement is correct, errors can occur. If this happens to your ad please contact us the first day your advertisement appears and we will be happy to correct it as soon as we can.

Notice of Praecipe

Debrah Scherr© of Elsternwick,Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names DEBRAH SCHERR, since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number

RPP4463900051002908905607, Proclamation Date 26th of April 2024 . Thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Debrah Scherr© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

Public Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Helen Jean Taylor© in care of Chirnside Park Victoria State, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names HELEN TAYLOR, HELEN J. TAYLOR, HELEN JEAN TAYLOR since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 27206 52604, Proclamation Date 20th March 2024. Thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Helen Jean Taylor© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

Notice of Praecipe

Suzanne Frances Aiello© of Hillside, Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names SUZANNE DENNEHY, S.F. DENNEHY, S F DENNEHY, Suzanne DENNEHY, DENNEHY Suzanne, SUZANNE F. Dennehy, Suzanne Dennehy, Suzanne F. DENNEHY, Suzanne Frances Dennehy, SUZANNE F DENNEHY, SUZANNE F. DENNEHY, Suzanne F. Dennehy, Suzanne F. Dennehy, DENNEHY SUZANNE FRANCES, Suzanne Frances DENNEHY, SUZANNE FRANCES DENNEHY, Suzanne, SUZANNE, Suzanne F, Suzanne F., DENNEHY SUZANNE, S.D., SD, SFD, S.F.D., and SUZANNE AIELLO, AIELLO SUZANNE FRANCES, SUZANNE FRANCES AIELLO, SUZANNE F AIELLO, SUZANNE F. AIELLO, S.F. AIELLO, S F AIELLO, AIELLO SUZANNE, Suzanne F. AIELLO, Suzanne AIELLO, AIELLO Suzanne, SUZANNE F. Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, Suzanne Aiello, Suzanne Frances Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, S.A, SFA, S.F.A., and Keilor Bookkeeping Services, accounts@keilorbookkeeping.com.a., Suzanne Dennehy, Vittoria2106, Aussie Frozen Treats Pty Ltd, Polly Ood, mde0228, suz.poochie1968, and all other variations however styled, punctuated, spelled, ordered, or otherwise represented as pertaining to me and my estate, since rebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording number RPP4463900051002103529603, Proclamation date the 3rd day of April 2024. Thus, severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Suzanne Frances Aiello© in fraudulent debased DogLatin, GLOSSA.

Public Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Anna Maria Salerni©, of Macleod, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30953 88600, Proclamation Date 1 March 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Anna Maria Salerni© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

Public Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Carmina Patricia Trani©, of Pascoe Vale South, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30953 87603, Proclamation Date 29th February 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Carmina Patricia Trani© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

Public

Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Ella Danchenko©, of Pascoe Vale South, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30902 13600, Proclamation Date 29th February 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Ella Danchenko© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

Public Notice of

Praecipe,

Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Mark Stefan Osswald© of Belmont, Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP44 63800 09400 44102 66601, Proclamation date 18th March 2024, MARK OSSWALD, M.S. OSSWALD, MS OSSWALD, OSSWALD Mark, MARK Osswald, MARK S OSSWALD, Mark Osswald, Mark Stefan OSSWALD, Mark Stefan Osswald, MARK S OSSWALD, MARK S. OSSWALD, Mark S Osswald, Mark S. Osswald, OSSWALD MARK STEFAN, OSSWALD Mark Stefan, MARK STEFAN OSSWALD, Mark, MARK, Mark S, Mark S., OSSWALD MARK, M.O., MO, MSO, M.S.O., MARK OSSWALD, OSSWALD MARK STEPHEN, MARK STEPHEN OSSWALD, MARK S OSSWALD, MARK S. OSSWALD, M.S. OSSWALD, MS OSSWALD, OSSWALD MARK, OSSWALD Mark Stephen, OSSWALD Mark , MARK Osswald, MARK S Osswald, Mark Stephen OSSWALD, Mark Osswald, Mark Stephen Osswald, Mark S Osswald, Mark S. Osswald, Mark S, Mark S., M.O., MO, MSO, M.S.O., OSSWALD MARK STEPHEN, MARK S. OSSWALD, MARK STEPHEN OSSWALD, and Dr. Plastic, DR. PLASTIC, mark@drplastic.com.au, drplastictm, www.drplastic.com.au, mark_osswald, thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Mark Stefan Osswald© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA

info@chris-tv.com.au

Whether you need your message to

or the North-East

and

The Local Paper’s giant Regional Edition covers Mansfield, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), Strathbogie, Whittlesea (rural), Yarra Ranges.

The Local Paper’s Melbourne Press Network publishes localised editions for 40 local government areas including:

■ North. Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik (urban), Whittlesea (urban).

■ South. Bayside, Boroondara (south), Glen Eira, Kingston, Melbourne, Port Phillip, Stonnington, Yarra.

■ East. Boroondara (north), KnoxSherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse.

■ West. Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melton, Merri-bek, Moonee Valley, Moorabool, Wyndham.

■ South-East. Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Mornington Peninsula (inc. Southern Peninsula and Western Port).