The Local Paper. Mitchell Shire Edition. Wed., Oct. 9, 2024

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FREE TRANSPORT FOR VETERANS

public transport network during

Health Week with the support of the

. Natalie Suleyman, Minister for Veterans Natalie Suleyman, encouraged all Victorian veterans, war widows and war widowers to access free travel across public transport in Victoria from Sunday (Oct. 13) for omne week.

Veterans’ Health Week is run each year across Australia focused on the health and wellbeing of those who have served and their families.

This year’s theme – Keep Connected – aims to promote good health and wellbeing in the everyday lives of veterans and their families and shine a light on the importance of social togetherness.

Veterans, war widows and war widowers will be able to travel free throughout Veterans’ Health Week across all bus, tram and train networks in metro Melbourne and regional Victoria

To take up the offer, veterans need to travel with either a Victorian Veterans Card – Victoria, an ex-service association or returned from active service badge, a Department of Veterans’ Affairs gold or white card or a Category ‘V’ Victorian public transport concession card.

Holders of Veterans Concession myki, EDA/ TPI or War Veterans/War Widow Free Travel

● ● ● ● Natalie Suleyman, State Minister Pass can touch on and off as usual. Myki fares won’t be charged during this period.

Accessing your veterans card is made easy through the Service Victoria app and website, and it has already been downloaded by more than 19,000 veterans.

The State Government also supports and honours veterans and their families with free public transport travel on ANZAC and Remembrance Day and a range of initiatives such as the Veterans Card – Victoria, Public Sector Veteran Employment Strategy, RSL Active and a range of grant programs.

“We owe our veterans so much appreciation and thanks – free public transport during Veterans Health Week is one way we can show our gratitude and support,” Ms Suleyman said.

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Local Briefs

Life Member

■ Sharon Hedger was awarded Life Membership of the Alexandra Rebels Presentation Night at the weekend (Sat., Oct. 5).

Cricket this Sat.

■ Seymour District Cricket Association has announced its 2024-25 fixtures:

A-GRADE

■ Round 1. T20. Saturday, October 12. Alexandra v Puckapunyal. Pyalong v Yea Tigers. Seymour v Tallarook.

B-GRADE

■ Round 1. T20. Saturday, October 12. Alexandra v Avenel. Seymour v Pyalong. Tallarook v Yea Tigers.

Waste disposal

■ From October 1 to November 30, Murrindindi Shire residentds can dispose of theirgreen waste for free at the Council’s Resource Recovery Centres in Alexandra, Yea, Kinglake, Eildon and Marysville. This includes domestic quantities of grass clippings, leaves, garden trimmings, branches, and tree trunks.

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Ash on Wednesday Sod turned at Pyalong

■ Construction of the new Pyalong Fire Station is now underway.

Jaclyn Symes, Minister for Emergency Services, last week joined Country Fire Authority

Pyalong Fire Brigade volunteers at the site –3 Eades Way, Pyalong – to turn the first sod and mark the beginning of the build.

The new station will have fit-for-purpose amenities, including a motor room with two reverse-in bays, storage spaces, operational areas, a multipurpose room, and separate turn-out spaces for men and women volunteers.

It has been designed with sustainability in mind, and includes a solar panel system, rainwater recycling, water-sensitive urban designs in the landscaping, and the option to install an electric vehicle charging station in the future.

The new station will also include a new car park and a twobay storage shed.

Pyalong Fire Brigade has served its community since 1937. Over the past three years, the brigade has averaged 36 call outs a year, including motor vehicle and rescue incidents, and grass, scrub and structure fires.

The CFA brigade includes 78 volunteers, including 44 operational members.

Bendigo -based contractor Colbrico has been appointed to build the fire station, with completion set for next year.

Ms Symes said: "The Pyalong Fire Brigade has proudly supported its community for more than eight decades, and this new

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station provides our volunteers with the resources they need to continue their essential work, protecting the community and saving lives.

“We need to do everything we can to keep communities safe this fire season and bushfire preparedness is the best way to do it,” Ms Symes said.

At Long Gully Rd

■ Rohit Sharma has lodged a planning permit application with Murrindindi Shire Council to develop a dwelling at 28 Long Gully Rd, Flowerdale.

Residents had until Monday this week (Oct. 7) to lodge objections to the application.

The development on vacant land is listed as being worth $150,000.

A Bushfire Management Overlay applies to the land on which this proposed development is located.

A report to Council says: “Understorey of the lower part of the land has been cleared and managed.

“There are Olive trees by the sides of existing access to land and some other fruit trees, for example, figs, apples.

“Most of these trees are small with a maximum height of about two metres.

“The land is mostly cleared upslope to about 50 meters from the proposed dwelling site with some grasses and small native plants.

“Beyond this most of the upslope is native forest with wildlife,” the report said.

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Yellingbo fatality

■ A man has died following a single vehicle crash in Yellingbo on Sunday night, September 29.

Police believe the driver lost control as he was travelling south along Healesville - Koo Wee Rup Rd 4.40pm.

The 26-year-old driver from Berwick was critically injured and passed away on the way to hospital.

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Letter to Minister

■ Murrindindi Council has written to Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Health, Health Infrastructure and Ambulance Services, seeking urgent clarification regarding community concerns about the withdrawal of transport services for patients requiring dialysis, cancer treatment and other critical care

This follows feedback that transport to Seymour, for dialysis treatment – a lifeline for patients - was being discontinued as of September 30.

“This issue is of significant concern to our community, which already experiences a higher incidence of chronic health conditions, including kidney disease, compared to the Victorian average,” said the letter.

“Living in Murrindindi Shire should not impede access to critical public health services.

“We are eager to work with the government to explore opportunities for expanding health services within our shire, including the possibility of providing dialysis locally.

“This would alleviate the financial and logistical burden of transport while also addressing the challenges of distance and the lack of public transport.

“Reducing these barriers would improve early diagnosis and treatment, preventing the progression of chronic conditions that can worsen due to delayed care.

“Council will continue to advocate for the expansion and continuity of essential healthcare support,” said a Murrindindi Shire Council representative.

Traffic light on red

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish says that the dreaded traffic management light on Mansfield-Woods Point Rd between Mansfield and Jamieson holds fast as the Allan Labor Government dawdles finalising road repairs.

Ms McLeish, called on the Roads Minister to make known when the traffic light will finally be removed, and road repairs made.

The Minister recently responded, “vital repairs are being reviewed” by the Department of Transport and Planning who “will inform the community when these works are scheduled to take place, which it anticipates being later in 2024”.

Ms McLeish said: “The traffic management light has been in place since January 25, 2024. The Government has had ample time to consider and select the appropriate repair works. It is getting ridiculous.

“Drivers are still experiencing near collisions as they dodge and weave through potholes. It is a complete failure of the road surface.

“With only three months left of 2024, the Allan Labor Government better get cracking. A decision must be made so the traffic light can be removed, and the road made safe,:” Ms McLeish said.

Open Gardens

■ There will be nine participants in the Alexandra and District Open Gardens. One of open garden owners, Marian Rennie, has secured three guest speakers to talk about Ways to the Future discussing gardens, the future and flowers: Costa Georgiadis, Joost Bakker and Peter Burgess.

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

Ryan, Horse Racing Len Baker, Harness Racing

WEEKEND’S LOCAL CRICKET RESULTS

Premier

■ Firsts. Carlton 1st XI 1/25 v Essendon 1st XI 9/180, abandoned. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI 10/159 v Casey South Melbourne 1st XI 10/ 174. Melbourne University 1st XI 9/290 v Prahran 1st XI, abandoned. Ringwood 1st XI 0/ 37 v Camberwell Magpies 1st XI 8/229. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 10/133 v Geelong 1st XI 6/278. Richmond 1st XI 6/307 v Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI 0/35, abandoned. Footscray 1st XI 2/0 v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI 6/237, abandoned. Melbourne 1st XI 9/289 v Northcote 1st XI, abandoned. Dandenong 1st XI 9/201 v St Kilda 1st XI, abandoned.

■ Seconds. Essendon 2nd XI 6/208 v Carlton 2nd XI 3/48, abandoned. Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI 2/153 v Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI 10/214. Prahran 2nd XI 1/52 v Melbourne University 2nd XI 10/101, abandoned. Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI 9/309 v Ringwood 2nd XI 1/11, abandoned. Geelong 2nd XI 0/52 v Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI 6/ 67, abandoned. Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI 3/ 16 v Richmond 2nd XI 8/264, abandoned. Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI 7/165 v Footscray 2nd XI 1/28, abandoned. Melbourne 2nd XI 0/ 32 v Northcote 2nd XI 9/166, abandoned. St Kilda 2nd XI v Dandenong 2nd XI 7/238, abandoned.

■ Thirds. Carlton 3rd XI v Essendon 3rd XI 10/181, abandoned. Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI 8/190 drew with Casey South Melbourne 3rd XI 9/139. Melbourne University 3rd XI 10/ 177 v Prahran 3rd XI, abandoned. Ringwood 3rd XI 0/12 v Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI 8/ 258, abandoned. Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI 3/80 v Geelong 3rd XI 3/151. Richmond 3rd XI 6/238 v Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI, abandoned. Footscray 3rd XI v Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI 4/ 226, abandoned. Melbourne 3rd XI 5/96 v Northcote 3rd XI 9/211, abandoned. Dandenong 3rd XI 9/195 v St Kilda 3rd XI, abandoned.

■ Fourths. Essendon 4th XI 8/89 defeated by Carlton 4th XI 7/277. Casey South Melbourne 4th XI 6/158 defeated by Frankston Peninsula 4th XI 6/225. Prahran 4th XI 6/237 v Melbourne University 4th XI 0/29, abandoned. Camberwell Magpies 4th XI v Ringwood 4th XI 9/180. Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI v Richmond 4th XI 6/306, abandoned. Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI v Footscray 4th XI 4/194. Northcote 4th XI 3/57 defeated by Melbourne 4th XI 9/236. St Kilda 4th XI v Dandenong 4th XI, cancelled. Geelong 4th XI v Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI.

Diamond Valley

■ Barclay Shield. Epping 1st XI 3/104 v Rosanna 1st XI 6/195, abandoned. North Eltham Wanderers 1st XI 6/143 v Diamond Creek 1st XI 9/139. Macleod 1st XI v Heidelberg 1st XI 4/114, abandoned. Bundoora United 1st XI v Bundoora 1st XI 2/168, abandoned. Riverside 1st XI 4/86 v Research Eltham Collegians 1st XI 9/116, abandoned.

■ Money Shield. Banyule 1st XI v Montmorency 1st XI 4/130, abandoned. Bundoora Park 1st XI 9/99 v Eltham 1st XI, abandoned. Lower Plenty 1st XI 3/198 v Lalor Stars 1st XI, abandoned. Lower Eltham 1st XI 1/167 v Plenty 1st XI, abandoned. Greensborough 1st XI 10/ 157 v Rosebank 1st XI 2/69, abandoned.

■ Mash Shield. Hurstbridge 1st XI 10/152 v Rivergum 1st XI 4/153. Laurimar 1st XI 6/ 150 v South Morang 1st XI, abandoned. Mernda 1st XI v Panton Hill 1st XI 3/127, abandoned. Dennis 1st XI 1/35 v Thomastown United 1st XI 5/211, abandoned. Thomastown 1st XI 10/155 v Mill Park 1st XI 7/197.

■ B-Grade. Diamond Creek 2nd XI 2/141 v Riverside 2nd XI 8/153, abandoned. Heidelberg 2nd XI 4/107 v Epping 2nd XI, abandoned. Montmorency 2nd XI 7/147 v North Eltham Wanderers 2nd XI, abandoned. Plenty 2nd XI 2/123 v Mernda 2nd XI 9/237, abandoned. Rosanna 2nd XI 6/76 v Banyule 2nd XI, abandoned.

■ C-Grade. Riverside 3rd XI 2/81 v Lower Plenty 2nd XI 5/211, abandoned. Eltham 2nd XI v Greensborough 2nd XI. Lalor Stars 2nd XI 9/143 v Bundoora United 2nd XI 3/145. Research Eltham Collegians 2nd XI v Macleod 2nd XI 6/194, abandoned. Rivergum 2nd XI 0/ 158 v Bundoora Park 2nd XI 9/157.

■ D-Grade. Bundoora 2nd XI 3/83 v Laurimar 2nd XI 10/82. Mill Park 2nd XI 8/173 v Hurstbridge 2nd XI 10/172. Rosebank 2nd XI v North Eltham Wanderers 3rd XI 5/66, abandoned. South Morang 2nd XI 9/199 v Diamond Creek 3rd XI 5/46. Montmorency 3rd XI 2/80 v Dennis 2nd XI 3/202, abandoned.

■ E-Grade. Banyule 3rd XI v Riverside 4th XI 6/76, abandoned. Bundoora 3rd XI 10/114 v Heidelberg 3rd XI 2/115. Mernda 3rd XI v Lower Plenty 3rd XI 4/138, abandoned. Panton Hill 2nd XI 3/135 v Thomastown 2nd XI. Greensborough 3rd XI v Thomastown United 2nd XI.

Eastern

■ Dunstan Shield. Two-Day In Progress. East Doncaster 1st XI v North Balwyn Bulls 1st XI. Old Carey 1st XI v Bulleen 1st XI. Glen Iris 1st XI v Canterbury 1st XI. Mont Albert 1st XI v Edinburgh 1st XI.

■ Wright Shield. Two-Day In Progress. Mulgrave 1st XI v East Malvern Tooronga 1st XI. Ashburton Willows 1st XI v Richmond City 1st XI. Deepdene Bears 1st XI v Marcellin OC 1st XI. Mazenod OCCC 1st XI v Heathmont 1st XI.

■ A Turf. Two-Day In Progress. Ashwood 1st XI v Burwood 1st XI. Hawthorn Boroondara 1st XI v Deepdene Bears 2nd XI. Boronia Hawks 1st XI v Old Carey 2nd XI. Surrey Hills 1st XI v Mont Albert 2nd XI.

■ B Turf. Two-Day In Progress. SKOB CC Senior Men 1st XI v Glen Iris 2nd XI. Heathmont 2nd XI v East Doncaster 2nd XI. Canterbury 2nd XI v Richmond Union 1st XI. North Balwyn Bulls 2nd XI v Balwyn Saints & Blasters Senior Men 1st XI.

■ C Turf. Two-Day In Progress. Bulleen 2nd XI v Boronia Hawks 2nd XI. Burwood 2nd XI v Mulgrave 2nd XI. Marcellin OC 2nd XI v Hawthorn Boroondara 2nd XI. East Malvern Tooronga 2nd XI v La Trobe University 1st XI.

■ D Turf. Two-Day In Progress. East Malvern Tooronga 3rd XI v Ashburton Willows 2nd XI. Edinburgh 2nd XI v Old Carey 3rd XI. Richmond City 2nd XI v Surrey Hills 2nd XI. Mazenod OCCC 2nd XI v Ashwood 2nd XI.

■ E Turf. Two-Day In Progress. Deepdene Bears 3rd XI v Marcellin OC 3rd XI. La Trobe University 2nd XI v Heathmont 3rd XI. Balwyn Saints & Blasters Senior Men 2nd XI v SKOB CC Senior Men 2nd XI. Edinburgh 3rd XI v Mont Albert 3rd XI. Hawthorn Boroondara 3rd XI v Surrey Hills 3rd XI.

■ Jim MacGibbon Shield. Two-Day In Progress. Holy Trinity CC 1st XI v Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 1st XI 5/108. Deepdene Uniting 1st XI 2/77 v Clifton Hill 1st XI. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 1st XI v Trinity Willison CC 1st XI 1/122. Glen Waverley CC 1st XI v STC South Camberwell Senior Men1st XI 1/33. ■ Kevin Burt Shield. Two-Day In Progress. Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 2nd XI v Holy Trinity CC 2nd XI 1/55. Clifton Hill 2nd XI v Toorak-Prahran 1st XI 4/ 213. Trinity Willison CC 2nd XI v West Ivanhoe United 1st XI 3/72. STC South Camberwell Senior Men- 2nd XI 3/46 v Mt Waverley Catholics CC 1st XI.

■ John Menzies and Keith McKay Shield (40/72 Overs). Two-Day In Progress. Trinity Willison CC 3rd XI v Blackburn North United 1st XI. Holy Trinity CC 3rd XI 5/100 v North Alphington. Toorak-Prahran 2nd XI v Glen Waverley CC 2nd XI 0/83.

■ A Synthetic. Two-Day In Progress. Burwood 3rd XI v Holy Trinity CC 4th XI. West Ivanhoe United 2nd XI v Mount Waverley Uniting 1st XI 3/95. Clifton Hill 3rd XI v Mulgrave 3rd XI 1/67.

■ B Synthetic. Two-Day In Progress. Toorak-Prahran 3rd XI v St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 2nd XI 1/58. Mazenod OCCC 3rd XI 0/ 107 v Trinity Willison CC 4th XI. Glen Waverley CC 3rd XI 1/98 v Edinburgh 4th XI.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Provincial Firsts. Baden Powell 1sts v Langwarrin 1sts 4/68, abandoned. Red Hill 1sts v Pines 1sts, abandoned. Dromana 1sts v

Sorrento 1sts, abandoned. Heatherhill Senior Men Provincial 1sts v Old Peninsula 1sts 3/ 63, abandoned.

■ Peninsula Firsts. Mount Eliza Senior Men Peninsula 1sts 0/27 v Seaford Tigers 1sts. Seaford 1sts 6/220 v Rosebud Senior Men 1sts 7/202, abandoned. Moorooduc 1sts 0/7 v Somerville Senior Men 1sts, abandoned. Mornington 1sts v Long Island 1sts 0/25, abandoned.

■ District Firsts. Carrum Downs 1sts v Carrum 1sts 2/78, abandoned. Balnarring 1sts v Flinders 1sts, abandoned. Boneo 1sts 7/132 v Baxter 1sts 7/159, abandoned. Main Ridge 1sts v Crib Point 1sts, abandoned.

■ Sub-District Firsts. Frankston YCW 1sts 4/147 v Ballam Park 1sts 6/184. Skye 1sts v Delacombe Park 1sts 8/150, abandoned. Rye 1sts 9/146 v Mt Martha 1sts 5/160. Tyabb 1sts 4/162 v Tootgarook 1sts, abandoned.

■ Provincial Seconds. Langwarrin 2nds 9/ 249 v Baden Powell 2nds 5/110, abandoned. Pines 2nds 8/179 v Red Hill 2nds 7/119. Sorrento 2nds v Dromana 2nds, abandoned. Old Peninsula 2nds v Heatherhill Senior Men Provincial 2nds.

■ Peninsula Seconds. Seaford Tigers 2nds 5/67 v Mount Eliza Senior Men Peninsula 2nds 5/202, abandoned. Rosebud Senior Men 2nds v Seaford 2nds, abandoned. Somerville Senior Men 2nds v Moorooduc 2nds 1/27, abandoned. Long Island 2nds 9/128 v Mornington 2nds 10/ 127.

■ District Seconds. Carrum 2nds 8/125 v Carrum Downs 2nds. Flinders 2nds v Balnarring 2nds, abandoned. Baxter 2nds v Boneo 2nds, abandoned. Crib Point 2nds v Main Ridge 2nds, abandoned.

■ Sub-District Seconds. Ballam Park 2nds 7/91 v Frankston YCW 2nds 7/133, abandoned. Delacombe Park 2nds 2/114 v Skye 2nds 10/ 111. Mt Martha 2nds v Rye 2nds, abandoned. Tootgarook 2nds v Tyabb 2nds, abandoned.

North Metro

■ Jika Shield. Camrea CC 1st XI 1/14 v Preston Baseballers CC 1st XI 10/61, abandoned. Keon Park CC 1st XI 0/4 v Reservoir Cobras CC 1st XI 8/102, abandoned. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 1st XI 1/19 v Donath CC 1st XI 6/118, abandoned.

■ Jack Quick Shield. Bellfield Bulls CC 1st XI 10/143 v Fiji Victorian CC 1st XI, abandoned. Fairfield CC 1st XI 4/127 v Olympic Colts CC 1st XI 2/12, abandoned. Strathewen Cougars CC 1st XI 8/82 v Cameron CC 1st XI 1/84.

■ Jack Kelly Shield. Northern Socials CC 1st XI 5/178 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 2nd XI, abandoned. West Preston CC 1st XI 7/ 110 v Keon Park CC 2nd XI 0/10, abandoned. Fiji Victorian CC 2nd XI 1/14 v Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 1st XI 10/85, abandoned.

■ B-Grade. Victorian Nepalese CA CC v Strathewen Cougars CC 2nd XI. Preston YCW District CC 1st XI 0/33 v Royal Park Reds 3rd XI 10/58, abandoned. Preston Baseballers CC 2nd XI v Camrea CC 2nd XI 5/99, abandoned. Bellfield Bulls CC 2nd XI v West Preston CC 2nd XI 6/147, abandoned.

■ C-Grade. Donath CC 2nd XI Forfeit v West Preston CC 3rd XI. Reservoir Cobras CC 2nd XI 9/72 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 3rd XI 0/ 25, abandoned. Fiji Victorian CC 3rd XI 6/113 v Bellfield Bulls CC 3rd XI 0/23, abandoned. Royal Park Reds 4th XI 10/54 v Fairfield CC 2nd XI 0/27, abandoned.

Ringwood

■ Lindsay Trollope Shield. South Croydon 1XI v Kilsyth 1XI 7/136, abandoned. Lilydale 1XI v Croydon Ranges 1XI 6/236, abandoned. Montrose 1XI 4/151 v Norwood 1XI, abandoned. North Ringwood 1XI v Ainslie Park 1XI 6/137, abandoned.

■ Bill Wilkins Cup. Warranwood 1XI 2/182 vHeatherdale 1XI, abandoned. St Andrews 1XI 4/130 v Mooroolbark 1XI, abandoned. Wantirna South 1XI 3/121 v East Ringwood 1XI, abandoned. Bayswater Park 1XI v Templeton 1XI 1/ 114, abandoned. Vermont 1XI 0/10 v Wonga Park 1XI 5/197, abandoned.

■ Stuart Newey Plate. Heathwood 1XI / 127 v Montrose 2XI, abandoned. Warrandyte 1st XI 6/167 v Croydon North 1XI, abandoned. Chirnside Park 1XI 5/114 v Mt Evelyn 1XI, abandoned. South Warrandyte 1XI v Seville Burras 1XI 4/143, abandoned.

■ Steve Pascoe Shield. Norwood 2XI v Yarra Junction 1XI 8/89, abandoned. Ainslie Park 2XI 5/154 v North Ringwood 2XI, abandoned. Kilsyth 2XI 5/155 v South Croydon 2XI, abandoned. Croydon Ranges 2XI 4/145 v Warrandyte 2nd XI, abandoned. ■ Pat Meehan Shield. Wonga Park 2XI 1/ 126 v Wantirna South 2XI 10/124. East Ringwood 2XI 6/134 v Eastfield 1XI, abandoned. Healesville 1XI 4/162 v Lusatia Park 1XI, abandoned. Templeton 2XI 1/113 v Lilydale 2XI, abandoned.

■ Ian Spencer Shield. North Ringwood 3XI v Vermont 2XI. Coldstream 1XI 10/201 v Chirnside Park 2XI 5/82, abandoned. Mooroolbark 2XI v St Andrews 2XI 7/135, abandoned. Montrose 3XI 8/130 v South Warrandyte 2XI, abandoned. Heatherdale 2XI v Warranwood 2XI 2/103, abandoned.

■ David Beatty Shield. Mt Evelyn 2XI 3/87 v Norwood 3XI, abandoned. Seville Burras 2XI v Bayswater Park 2XI 10/99. Yarra Glen 1XI v Heathwood 2XI 7/77, abandoned. East Ringwood 3XI v Croydon Ranges 3XI 5/169, abandoned.

■ Don Smith Shield. Wandin 1XI v Hoddles Creek 1XI 6/139, abandoned. Wonga Park 3XI v Montrose 4XI 5/213, abandoned. Warrandyte 3rd XI v Ainslie Park 3XI 7/126, abandoned. Warranwood 3XI 5/135 v St Andrews 3XI, abandoned.

■ John Springett Shield. Lusatia Park 2XI v Healesville 2XI 6/207, abandoned. Wantirna South 3XI v Lilydale 3XI 3/85m, abandoned. Yarra Junction 2XI v Chirnside Park 3XI 10/ 128, abandoned. Eastfield 2XI v Kilsyth 3XI 6/ 156, abandoned.

■ A-Grade. Templeton 3XI v Seville Burras 3XI 3/172, abandoned. St Andrews 4XI 6/136 v South Croydon 3XI, abandoned. Norwood 4XI 6/205 v Powelltown 1XI, abandoned. Croydon North 2XI v Wonga Park 4XI 4/188, abandoned.

■ B-Grade. Heathwood 3XI v Warrandyte 4th XI 9/110, abandoned. Croydon Ranges 4XI v Mt Evelyn 3XI. Mooroolbark 3XI v Heatherdale 3XI 3/195, abandoned. South Warrandyte 3XI 6/132 v Coldstream 2XI, abandoned.

■ C-Grade. Chirnside Park 4XI 4/113 v St Andrews 5XI 5/111. Kilsyth 4XI 8/172 v Warranwood 4XI, abandoned. Warrandyte 5th XI 5/225 v North Ringwood 4XI, abandoned. Wantirna 1XI v Healesville 3XI 6/174, abandoned.

■ D-Grade. Heatherdale 4XI 9/120 v Mooroolbark 4XI, abandoned. Yarra Junction 3XI v East Ringwood 4XI 3/125, abandoned. Croydon Ranges 5XI v Norwood 5XI 3/206, abandoned. Lilydale 4XI 5/119 v Wonga Park 5XI, abandoned.

■ E-Grade. Warrandyte 6th XI v Yarra Glen 2XI 9/132, abandoned. Wonga Park 6XI v Boronia Hawks 4XI 3/196, abandoned. St Andrews 6XI v Wandin 2XI 3/165, abandoned.

Western Suburbs

■ A-Grade. Western Utd SC A Grade 2nd XI 2/47 v Pt Cook CC A Grade 5th XI, abandoned. Werribee CC A 6th XI 10/100 v Seabrook A Grade 3rd XI 1/61, abandoned. Altona Sports A 1st XI - Two Day v Wyndham Vale A Grade 3rd XI 3/83, abandoned.

■ Division 1. Manor Lakes D01 1st XI 8/ 134 v Truganina CC D01 4/227. West Point Titans D01 1st XI 4/266 v Williams Landing SC D01 1st XI, abandoned. Truganina Strikers D01 Yellow v 5ABI Caroline Springs D01 1/90, abandoned. Tarneit Central D01 Blue 1/81 v Utd Tarneit SC D01 1st XI 10/111.

■ Division 2. Edgar CC D02 - Stallions 4/42 v Truganina Utd CC D02 1st XI, abandoned. Utd Tarneit SC D02 2nd XI 10/106 v Brimbank Strikers D02 4/109. Melb District D02 1st XI 6/222 v Manor Lakes D02 2nd XI 6/223. Williams Landing SC D02 2nd XI 10/132 v West Point Titans D02 2nd XI 1/9, abandoned.

■ Division 3. Edgar CC D03 - Eagles v Truganina Strikers D03 Blue 4/33, abandoned.

Western Lions CC DO3 1st XI v Tarneit Central D03 Green, abandoned. Seabrook D03 4th XI v AA Tarneit CC D03 7/249, abandoned.

Brimbank Strikers D03 1/90 v Williams Landing SC D03 3rd XI, abandoned.

Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 7.8.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.24.35.41.

Your romantic affairs are taking a turn for the better, with plenty of sparkle and hot passions. All this heavy attention may leave you a bit bewildered at first, but then you start taking part in the games. Don’t take anything for granted when it comes to career matters. Take charge and make sure everything is in writing.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers:

7.8.9.3.

Lotto Numbers: 1.6.8.23.35.22.

An old flame is reappearing in your love life, and you will have the chance to rekindle the passionate feelings from the past. You could make it into a permanent relationship or just a nice bit on the side. More travel is indicated, which will be very rewarding. Tie up any loose ends.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 6.3.4.6.

Lotto Numbers: 3.5.45.13.39.40.

The goddess of love has chosen you for special attention, and you can really let yourself go and indulge. Differences from the past can now be smoothed over with a lover. At work, be tactful and don’t take any risks with other people's feelings.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7.3.1.5.

Lotto Numbers: 6.12.24.34.45.11.

Your love life has hit a bit of a snag lately. You are feeling a bit left out, and turning down any social invitations isn’t going to help the situation. Luckily, this is only a temporary period, and late on, you can make up for lost time with cosy evenings in front of a roaring fire with your new love.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.7.6.4.

Lotto Numbers: 9.4.5.45.33.21.

Many will meet the love of their dreams through friends at a social gathering. Those already provided with a lover will experience a new surge of romance with their existing partner. Keep a tight rein on the purse strings.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Lilac

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers:

6.7.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.24.34.41.11.

Many will find themselves in demand at work and social events. So now is the time to ask for favours from the boss or people who can help you in your career. Be careful of a new romantic interlude; it may not be what it looks like on the surface.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.4

Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.42.33.

The chance to achieve one of your life ambitions is indicated by being able to make the right contacts. Many will be making commitments to that special someone.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.4.3.7.

Lotto Numbers: 2.4.12.23.31.22.

A successful period with a lot of action is indicated. A chance meeting could solve a mystery. However, don’t overdo the spending to impress.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.34.45. There will be a tendency to overspend and act very impulsively. For the single, there is an unexpected new relationship, and for the rest, there is a more exciting love life.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.24.34.42.22. In any financial venture or opportunity, it is best to consider all angles carefully before proceeding. A job offer could be a surprise and a more exciting social life.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4.5.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.3.12.24.34.45. It will be harder to hold on to your money. A few unexpected debts are indicated. Many could be repairing a relationship, and the outcome could relieve a lot of pressure.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.23.34.41.11. Watch the tendency to spend lavishly on things you don’t need or people you don’t particularly like. Your relationship could need more patience to keep the peace. Someone could suddenly appear in your life and spark up the romance.

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Penrose ‘retired’ from poll Mini Ads

■ Bill Penrose has been eliminated by the Victorian Electoral Commission from the Nillumbik Council election for Bunjil Ward

Mr Penrose wasretired prior to ballot papers being printed and will not appear on ballot papers.

The VEC said Mr Penrose was foundto be ineligible to nominate. Some 16 candidates across Victoria were removed, many of these are a result of routine checking by the Department of Government Services and Local Government Victoria crosschecking the VEC’s list of candidates with the register of local government candidate training.

This process identified that as of Monday, September 30, 12 candidates did not complete their training as declared in their nominations.

“It is a legislative requirement for candidates to complete this training in the two years before election day, in order to be able to nominate,” said a VEC representative.

“As part of the nomination process, candidates are required to declare they have completed the training and specify a completion date for the training. Over 99 per cent of candidates successfully completed the training.

“Before retiring each candidate, the Victorian Electoral Commission provided them with an opportunity to respond to the intention to retire them, as required by the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020

“As a result, some candidates were subsequently matched against the register of local government candidate training and were not retired. This brings the total number of retired candidates to 16, after four candidates were retired just after the close of nominations after being found ineligible to nominate. This brings the current total number of candidates running in the elections to 2215.”

Surprise removal of experienced Council activist

■ The ruling by the Victorian Electoral Commission that Bill Penrose was ineligible to stand for election in the Nunjil Ward at Nillumbik Shire Council came as a surprise to those in local government circles.

Mr Penrose made a point in his campaign statement that he had 10 years as a Councillor, and 35 years as a Green Wedge activist.

In his paperwork lodged with the VEC, Mr Penrose indicated that he had read the Nillumbik Shire Council Plan and that he had studied the relevant Code of Conduct.

Asked “What expertise or attributes do you have which would help you in undertaking the role of Councillor?”, Mr Penrose replied: “Ten years as a councillor and 35 years fighting for the Green Wedge with all that implies.

“Unfortunately, roadside and private land weeds are worsening, illegal vegetation removal persists, and developers and state pressures push for unwanted subdivisions. The council, with good councillors has the power protect this area.”

The VEC said: “ It is an offence to nominate for election when you are not entitled to nominate.”

SURVEY BY GV WATER

■ Residents now invited to share their feedback as part of an annual customer satisfaction survey regarding GV Warter

A sample of customers will receive an email and be asked to complete a brief survey to share their thoughts on satisfaction with water and sewerage services.

To encourage participation, the corporation is offering customers the chance to win one of 10 $100 bill credits for those who complete the survey before 6pm Sunday (Oct. 13). The survey is accessible on GV Water’s website .

Trail Park Run

■ The Goulburn River Trail park run will be held from 8am to 9.30am this Saturday (Oct. 12) at New Crossing Place (Lions Park) Seymour, Manners St, Seymour. All welcome to this free event. Register with park run prior to attending.

Goulburn River Trail park run is a free, community event where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

The park run is 5km and takes place every Saturday morning, there is no time limit and no one finishes last.

Contacts: https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/ ?eventName=goulburnrivertrailseymour

As soon as the Black Saturday fires hit in February 2009, the Local Media team led by publisher Ash Long sprung into action with The Phoenix special purpose newspaper.

Everything about The Phoenix was free of charge. There was to be no cover price. News columns were to be open to promote fundraisers and local events.

Advertising was free to all local businesses, to get them back on their feet after the disaster.

More than $1.3 million worth of advertising was donated to local businesses. The Phoenix was an exceptional community service success.

A section of The Phoenix was called The Local Paper. It was such a success that, by propular demand, it became its own newspaper in 2016.

Years have passed, but in 2024, Ash Long and his Local Paper team remain committed to providing best possible service to readers and clients.

Bill Penrose

(Back load Specialist. Conditions apply)

24 HOURS7 DAYS A WEEK

(Scrap bin available)

Where to pick up your free copy of The Local Paper

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

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■ ALEXANDRA. Corner Hotel. 65 Grant St.

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

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■ ALEXANDRA. Foodworks. 102 Grant St.

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

■ ■ WATTLE GLEN. Peppers

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

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

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

■ WESBURN. Hotel. 2882 Warburton Hwy.

Court Lists

Seymour Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings

Barclay Shield

■ Diamond Valley Cricket Association has issued the Barclay Shield fixture for the 202425 season.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Mount Pleasant Hotel. 90 Grant St.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Nutrien Harcourts. 56 Grant St.

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

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

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■ ALEXANDRA. Shamrock Hotel. 80 Grant St.

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

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

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

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■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 42 Downey St.

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

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea NewsXpress. 45 Church St.

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

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■ WONGA PARK. IGA Xpress.

70 Jumping Creek Rd.

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

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

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

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

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

■ Round 1. Saturday, October 5. Epping v Rosanna. North Eltham Wanderers v Diamond Creek. Macleod v Heidelberg. Bundoora United v Bundoora. Riverside v Research Eltham Collegians.

■ Round 2. Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, October 19. Diamond Creek v Bundoora United. Bundoora v Roverside. Heidelberg v Epping. Rosanna v North Eltham Wanderers. Research Eltham Collegians v Macleod.

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■ BUXTON. Shell Buxton. 2093 Maroondah Hwy.

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

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

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■ ■ EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St.

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

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

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■ EPPING. Epping RSL. Harvest Home Rd.

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

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

■ ■ FLOWERDALE. Hazeldene

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■ GLENBURN. Glenburn Roadhouse. 3883 Melba Hwy.

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

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■ ■ ■ KANGAROO GROUND. Kangaroo Ground General Store. 280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Cafe. WhittleseaKinglake Rd.

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

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

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■ ■ ■ MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St.

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■ MARYSVILLE. Foodworks. 40A Darwin St.

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■ 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.

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■ ■ ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill General Store. 586 Kangaroo

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

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

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■ ■ 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.

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■ ■ 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.

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

■ ■ THORNTON. 4 Ways Diner. 1369 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

■ ■ THORNTON. Rubicon Hotel.

1362 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

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

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

■ ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel. Maroondah Hwy.

Mitchell Shire Edition

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

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■ BROADFORD. Broadford Corner Store. 89 High St.

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■ ■ YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St.

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■ YEA. Country Club Hotel. 18 High St.

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

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Hotel. 100 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Post Office. 123 High St.

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■ YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Giddy Coat Cafe. 94 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Service Station. 165 High St.

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■ ■ YEA. Grand Central Hotel. 64 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Commercial Hotel. 31 High St.

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

■ ■ BROADFORD. IGA Supermarket. 65 High St.

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■ ■ YEA. Peppercorn Hotel. 21 Station St.

■ ■ YEA. Provender Bakery. 56 High St.

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

■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Hotel. 825 Donnybrook Rd.

■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Post Office. 810 Donnybrook Rd.

■ ■ ■ KILMORE. BP. 102 Sydney St.

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■ YEA. Rendezvous In Yea. 10

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■ Round 3. Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. Macleod v Diamond Creek. Riverside v Heidelberg. Bundoora United v Rosanna. North Eltham Wanderers v Research Eltham Collegians. Epping v Bundoora.

■ Round 4. Saturday, November 2. Heidelberg v Bundoora United. Bundoora v North Eltham Wanderers. Rosanna v Macleod. Diamond Creek v Riverside. Research Eltham Collegians v Epping.

■ Round 5. Saturday, November 9. Bundoora United v Riverside. Heidelberg v Bundoora. Rosanna v Research v Eltham Collegians. Macleod v North Eltham Wanderers. Epping v Diamond Creek.

■ Round 6. Saturday, November 16. Bundoora v Rosanna. Diamond Creek v Heidelberg. North Eltham Wanderers v Epping. Research Eltham Collegians v Bundoora United. Riverside v Macleod.

■ Round 7. Saturday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24. Bundoora v Diamond Creek. Bundoora United and North Eltham Wanderers. Epping v Macleod. Heidelberg v Research Eltham Collegians. Rosanna v Riverside.

Thursday, October 10 Anderson, Paul Dallas Bennetts, Christopher Brand, Ian David Brazier, Scott Brooks-Bowtell, Jacalyn Calleja, Francis Ciantar, Marko Clegg, Luke Culliver, Jordan Dalli, Justin Denahy, Jeremy Devitt, Paul Dick, Anthony Dowson, Hayley Dunn, Morgan Eastman, Justin Gates, Tracey Gillard, Robert Godwill, David Ismail, Deniz Kettels, Daniel Khalil, Ibrahim Krol, Daniel Lang, Joshua Lee, Thaying Leone, Nicholas John Mancino, Carl Martino, Raffaele Mccormick, Shane Ashley Mcfarlane, Craig Petronio, Jaimie Dean Phelan, Rachelle Porter, Sally Ramsay, Dean Saunders, Chris Wayne Shanahan, Daniel Sier, John Smith, Kynan Snowden, Peter John Thompson, Jeremy Andrew Walsh, Susan Xenitopoulos, Zara Xmci Equities Pty Ltd Younan, Michael Young, Aaro Zuzek, Anton James Friday, October 11

■ Round 8. Saturday, December 7 and Saturday, December 14. Macleod v Bundoora united. Diamond Creek v Rosanna. Riverside v Epping. Research Eltham Collegians v Bundoora. North Eltham Wanderers v Heidelberg.

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

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■ 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.

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■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Coles Express. 123 Maroondah 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.

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■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy.

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

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■ 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.

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■ ■ ■ 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.

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Grand Hotel.

140 Yarra St.

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

■ 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.

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

■ WALLAN EAST. New Rattlers Inn. Station St.

■ WANDONG. Caltex Star Mart. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

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

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

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

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

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

Clegg, Benjamin Collins, Kyle Mark Edwards, Nathan Mark Hall, Ben James Jacobs, Aaron John Lapworth, Brock Wright, Leah Mary Tuesday, October 15 Ahmad, Bilal Barjaktarevic, Armend Bennett, Travis William Bernard, Hayley Maree Domazetovski, Susie Jimenez, Uriel Knight, Matthew Mccosker, Phillip Thain, William Toaitiiti, Seko Warraich Tradings Pty Ltd Wijayaratnam, Sancho Woodley, Brendan Allan Zanetti, Michael Zuzek, Anton Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, October 16 Amato, Branson Tarwin Bishop, Corrie Clarke, Kerry Cung, Van Chum Davies, Robert Andrew Einsiedel, Luke Elsegood, Geoffrey James Gugliandolo, Lucia Hancock, Ricky Hodgson, Warwick Hopkins, Alex Kanz, William Keiller, John Kidwell, Joseph Unos Lian Hrang, Hmun Lian Link, Khyle Arnold Malessa, Nathan Mollica, William Thomas Murray, James William Organtzoglou, John Pollock, David Sammut, Rachael Sparks, Joshua Stafford, Lachlan Stillman, Aaron Struthers, Scott Sundbloom, Elle Webster, Jesse Alex

■ Round 9. Saturday, December 21. Diamond Creek v Research Eltham Collegians. Bundoora United v Epping. Rosanna v Heidelberg. North Eltham Wanderers v Riverside. Bundoora v Macleod.

■ Round 10. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18. Epping v Bundoora united. Macleod v Bundoora. Heidelberg v Rosanna. Riverside v North Eltham Wanderers. Research Eltham Collegians v Diamond Creek.

■ Round 11. Saturday, January 25. Macleod v Rosanna. Epping v Research Eltham Collegians. Riverside v Diamond Creek. North Eltham Wanderers v Bundoora. Bundoora United v Heidelberg.

■ Round 12. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8. Diamond Creek v North Eltham Wanderers. Heidelberg v Macleod. Rosanna v Epping. Research Eltham Collegians v Riverside. Bundoora v Bundoora United.

■ Round 13. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22. North Eltham Wanderers v Macleod. Riverside v Bundoora United. Research Eltham Collegians v Rosanna. Diamond Creek v Eltham. Bundoora v Heidelberg.

■ Round 14. Saturday, March 1. Macleod v Riverside. Rosanna v Bundoora. Bundoora United v Research Eltham Collegians. Heidelberg v Diamond Creek. Epping v North Eltham Wanderers.

■ Semi-Finals. Sunday, March 9. Two Days. Ladder Position 1 v Ladder Position 4. Ladder Position 2 v Ladder Position 3.

■ Grand Final. Sunday, March 18. Two Days. Winner Game 1 v Winner Game 2.

Cox Plate Day at Alexandra

■ Alexandra Race Club has its Cox Plate Day meeting scheduled for Saturday, October 26, with gates open at 11am. Bring-your-own alcohol will no longer be permitted. Alcohol can be purchased at th club bar. BYO food and soft drinks are permitted by BYO alcohol is not. Sponsors and marquee groups can pply for liquor licences.

Midnight carjack

■ A woman says that she spent hours hiding in bushland near Flowerdale after she fled from a man who jumped into her car about midnight when she stopped to avoid hitting a wombat.

Police report that the women claims that a man jumped into her car, assaulted her and slashed all of her tyres when she stopped on Broadford-Flowerdale Rd at 11.30pm on Sunday, September 29. She was driving a black 2015 Honda City sedan to avoid hitting a wombat.

It is reported that a man got into her car through the side door, assaulted the woman and threatened to steal her car. The man then lashed all four of her tyres. The victim escaped from the car and ran to nearby bushland where she hid.

Police say the unknown man fled the scene on foot north along Broadford-Flowerdale Rd. The woman drove a short distance to call emergency services at 3am. Police came to the victim’s location before she was taken to hospital for treatment and observation.

The man is described as being aged between 40 and 50 years old and is approximately 182cm tall with black and grey short hair. He spoke with a Greek or Italian accent, was unshaven, had an olive complexion and was wearing a green woollen jumper.

Local Sport

Young Yea golfers team well

■ Young Tom White (18) and Neil Peterson (16) teamed well on Wednesday (Oct. 2) to post 45 points in the 4 Ball.

A just reward for both men as they both volunteered for jobs on working-bee Tuesday. Neil has given plenty of time to volunteering and Tom gave up some of his school holidays to assist the club.

Second were Phil ‘Chip in’Armstrong (23) and Zach Pell (21) with 43 points. Individual winner was Tom White with 37 points on CB to Phil Armstrong. Bill Dredge won NTP on the 2nd as well as the Club Award.

Many thanks to John Tanner who again assists the club in many ways: from organising Chooklotto, looking after some of the gardens, making trophies and restoring some seating. John’s efforts are much appreciated.

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First Round Championships

Saturday saw 30 men compete in the first of three rounds in the Club Championships. Conditions were ideal for most of the day with rain finally arriving at 3pm.

Winner of the day and leader in B-Grade was Alan Pell (15) with 81 off the stick nett 66. Second was Murray Ness (34) with nett 68 on CB from John Tanner (26) third.

Oakley Ness (22) and Tom White also had nett 68. NTP on the 2nd was Ken Whitfort, and Kevin Coghlan took out the Club Award.

In Chooklotto, the DGK Stubby holder was won by John Phillips, and Ken Whitfort was overjoyed on winning the 2Kg of Chicken Drumsticks.

In A-Grade, Anthony Coleman (4) 80 leads Rick Wills (9) 81 and Mick Spagnolo (7) also on 81.

In B-Grade Alan leads with 81 from Tom White (17) 85, John Phillips (18) and Neil Peterson both on 91.

C-Grade sees Oakley Ness (22) with 90 from John Tanner (26) and Steve Rumney (25) both on 94.

Saturday also was the last round of the Sichlau Trophy. Best 4 Nett rounds of a possible 5 rounds. Winner was Tom White with a total of 279. Rick Wills was second with 284 from third Phil Armstrong 294.

Next were Steve Rumney 295, Brendan Chenhall 295, Alan Pell 296, Tony Rule 298 and Mick Sheather 301.

In the Ladies Stableford Competition, Di Holdsworth (28) with 38 points was the winner from Cindy Armstrong (34) and Penny Brittain (33) both on 35 points.

- Alan Pell

Bridge reminder

■ The State Government is running out of time to start and complete promised road works before the end of year on Gilmore’s Bridge along the Goulburn Valley Highway, Thornton, says Eildon MLA Cindy Mcleish.

Ms McLeish questioned the Roads Minister as to when road surface repairs and bridge rail repairs were scheduled to occur and how long repairs were expected to take.

The Minister responded minor abutment works and minor road surface maintenance activities are required in both directions of Gilmore’s Bridge on Goulburn Valley Highway which are “projected to be completed in late 2024.”

Ms McLeish said, “The Minister has three months left to ensure repairs are made and finalised. They better stop mucking around.

“Meanwhile, road users continue to burst tyres driving on the deteriorating surface. The guard rail at Gilmores Bridge is falling apart and has become a real eye sore, not to mention a hazard.”

“It is obvious that Labor can’t manage money, cannot manage projects and its road users who are paying the price,” Ms McLeish said.

Won’t Be Right

■ The Yarra Glen Racecourse will be hosting the ‘She Won't Be Right Mate’ Mental Health Fundraiser, on Saturday, November 23. It is now a full family day that brings together locals to support mental health initiatives.

This is the third year of the event, and so far, over $60,000 has been raised for local mental health services. With a goal of raising $30,000 this year, all proceeds will go directly to Eastern Health’s mental health initiatives.

The day promises to be filled with community engagement, including raffles, a kids' colouring competition, stalls, and an impressive car show for enthusiasts. Local businesses are rallying with mental health advocates sharing their personal journeys.

Exceptional recognition in legal industry

■ The Family Lawyer, led by renowned Partner Kristdel Bolog, has achieved exceptional recognition in the legal industry, being awarded Best Child Custody and Support Practice 2024 - South East Australia and Family Law Advocate of the Year 2024 (South East Australia) at the prestigious APAC Legal Awards 2024. In the ever-evolving and delicate world of family law, where legal proceedings can significantly impact individuals at their most vulnerable, The Family Lawyer has proven its unmatched commitment to excellence, compassion, and professionalism.

The Family Lawyer Wins Best Child Custody & Support Practice 2024South East Australia and Family Law Advocate of the Year 2024 (South East Australia)

This esteemed recognition is a testament to the firm's dedication to advocating for clients during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Kristdel Bolog, Partner of The Family Lawyer, has consistently demonstrated an unwavering passion for supporting families through difficult legal matters.

Whether assisting clients with child custody arrangements, property settlements, or spousal maintenance, Kristdel and her team provide a holistic approach to family law, combining empathy with expert legal advice to achieve the best outcomes for families.

“The awards are not only a recognition of our legal expertise but also of the heart and dedication we put into every case,” says Kristdel Bolog.

“We treat every case as an opportunity to protect relationships, ensure children’s best interests, and help families move forward positively.”

In a field where emotional and legal complexities often intersect, The Family Lawyer stands out for its ability to navigate intricate issues while always prioritising the welfare of children and the families they serve.

Their approach to family law goes beyond the transactional, focusing instead on safeguarding the dignity of all involved and providing longlasting, practical solutions for their clients.

● ● Tom White

Founded and led by Kristdel Bolog, The Family Lawyer is a boutique family law firm based in Victoria with offices in Boronia, Dandenong, Frankston and Melbourne CBD. The firm offers comprehensive legal services in all aspects of family law, with a focus on protecting their clients’ interests and providing empathetic, clear, and professional legal support.

Banyule Council: Olympia Ward Mary

Proudly living in West Heidelberg, I am an independent candidatenever a member of a political partyin Olympia Ward.

Recently, I led a successful Banyule-wide campaign around dogs and shared public spaces which motivated my decision to run.

I was born and raised in Banyule in

O’Kane

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NAME: Mary O’Kane

COUNCIL: Banyule

WARD: Olympia

PHONE: 0480 739 173

EMAIL: mary.okane01@ outlook.com

a little red clinker where Mum still lives.

As a tacker we came to the Bell Street Mall to choose my favourite swap cards from the newsagents. The place bustled with community!

But sadly, the ward has been neglected and needs a present, available and committed advocate.

With a background working in community development as an advocate, academic researcher and project manager in conflict-affected areas, I excel at collaborating with linguistically, culturally and politically diverse stakeholders toward common goals.

I have extensive customer service experience in large and small businesses which honed my pragmatic problem-solving skills.

My vision is for a thriving, inclusive and diverse Olympia and my top priorities include safety, uplifting streetscapes and local parking and traffic issues; initiatives to ease the cost-of-living; revitalising the Mall; community-led redevelopment of the Olympic Village and Leisure Centre; funding for permanent homes for our not-for-profits and enhancing our green spaces. Contact: 0480739173.

Bayside Council: Bleazby Ward Robert Irlicht

As a doctor, law graduate, small business owner, and parent, I am deeply committed to the well-being of Bayside’s community.

Having lived here for many years, I have seen firsthand the growing concerns around safety and security,

Meet The Candidates Local Government Elections

October 2024

Bayside Council: Dendy Ward Joshua Goldstat

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NAME: Robert Irlicht

COUNCIL: Bayside

WARD: Bleazby

PHONE: 0414 909 002

EMAIL: robirlicht@hotmail.com

especially as crime rates rise and streets remain poorly lit.

My father was a victim of violent crime in Bayside, which has only deepened my determination to address these issues.

I am running for Council because I believe local government must focus on the core issues that directly impact residents’ lives.

My priorities include improving public safety through better lighting and community engagement, ensuring our streets are safe for all families.

Additionally, I plan to implement sound fiscal management to reduce rates for residents while ensuring essential services are maintained and enhanced.

Bayside needs leadership that is accountable, transparent, and focused on the well-being of the entire community.

If elected, I will work to ensure our resources are managed efficiently and that we invest in solutions that address both immediate and longterm concerns.

My goal is to foster a safer, more vibrant Bayside for all, where residents can feel secure and proud of the community they call home.

As a dedicated husband and father of two teenagers, I understand the importance of creating a SAFE and VIBRANT community for families in our area.

My experience as a junior football coach and my regular training sessions in our local parks reflect my commitment to promoting healthy

lifestyles and community engagement.

I am passionate about UPGRADING EXISTING sporting and recreational facilities for both male and female participation as well as PRESERVING our unique OPEN SPACES for the wider community to enjoy on a daily basis.

I embody the Australian value of "having a go," and pride myself on being a good listener, always open to the ideas and concerns of my fellow residents.

I believe that my FRESH VOICE in local government can bring new perspectives and solutions to the challenges we face.

Safety is paramount, and I am dedicated to ensuring that all initiatives enhance our community's wellbeing.

I also recognize the vital role that our thriving café and shopping strips play in fostering a strong community SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES.

If elected, I am committed to making a positive impact, working tirelessly to ensure that Bayside remains a wonderful place to live, work, and play for everyone. Together, we can build a brighter future for our community.

Vote 1: Goldstat, Joshua

● ● Mary O’Kane

● ● Robert Irlicht

● ● Joshua Goldstat

Boroondara Council: Solway Ward Zachary Townend

“Meet Zachar Zachar “Meet Zachar Zachar y T y ownend, your ownend, your your candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, working to get Council back working Council back on track.” on on track.” on Zachary Townend believes fighting for Solway Ward means always putting our community first. He is committed to ensuring that Council delivers high-quality services

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NAME: Zachary Townend

COUNCIL: Boroondara

WARD: Solway

EMAIL: zachary@ townendforsolway.com

Authorised by Z. Townend, 196-202 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122

that provide real value for money and enhance the quality of life for everyone.

Townend says we need leaders dedicated to our local area, who have proven themselves effective, and will fight for a better future for our neighbourhood.

Townend believes it's time for Council to refocus on its core purpose: serving the community.

He’ll make sure your money is spent on essential local services, leaving global and social issues to other levels of government.

Ashburton and Glen Iris deserve first-rate, cost-effective services and infrastructure.

From upgrading parks and sporting facilities to maintaining roads and footpaths, to programs for aged care and active aging, Townend will ensure every Council investment benefits our community.

With his local government experience, Townend understands the importance of efficient service delivery and responsible budgeting.

He will fight to make sure Council spends your money wisely.

Casey Council: Grevillea Ward John Ternel

As a respected Rotarian, PresidentElect, and member of the Liberal Party, John is running as an independent, bringing over a decade of dedicated service to Casey communities.

A 50-year resident and proud Narre Warren North local, John understands and values local issues.

His commitment to community service started as a young man with his family’s Speed Shoes shop in Endeavour Hills, where he developed strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others.

With a Master’s Degree in Information Systems and over 35 years of successful business ownership, John has

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NAME: John Ternel

COUNCIL: Casey

WARD: Grevillea

PHONE: 0483 131 260

ADDRESS: PO Box 192, Narre Warren North 3804

EMAIL: contact@ johnternel.com.au

FACEBOOK: Connect with John at facebook.com/johnternel forcasey INSTAGRAM: @terneljohn

managed global IT and cybersecurity projects with multi-million dollar budgets. His financial expertise, business acumen, and proven leadership are complemented by experience in executive board roles, financial and risk management, and governance.

John transformed Rotary's Dandenong Holden Car Show into a major Victorian event, raising vital funds for charities.

After engaging with Grevillea residents, he’s focused on critical issues such as rising rates, youth crime, theft, poor roads, and the need for improved sports facilities and equipment.

His plans include enhancing elderly care, upgrading playgrounds, and promoting responsible development.

Committed to increasing Council transparency, John is dedicated to building a thriving, well-connected community. Vote 1, John Ternel.

Casey Council: Akoonah Ward Kushal Shah

As a Chartered Accountant, Lawyer, Executive MBA (Melbourne Business School), and Board Director with 25 years of experience in Governance, Financial Management and improving Organisational Performance, I bring the required professional expertise needed to restore trust in Casey Council’s governance and operations and deliver on my vision of '4Cs for Casey' - Cut Council Rates, Cut Corruption,

NAME: Kushal Shah

COUNCIL: Casey WARD: Akoonah

PHONE: 0412 343 205

EMAIL: Hello@Vote4Shah.com.au

Cut Crime, and Cut Congestion. Casey operates in a highly complex legislative, strategic, financial and governance environment requiring professional expertise beyond just good intentions.

I am also actively involved with the community (both the macro and micro level) and have been delivering successful community outcomes for a very long time.

As a Board Director on public sector organisations like public hospitals, aged care, art and leisure, languages and water corporations, I have used my professional expertise to improve governance, financial management and organisational performance at these organisations which ultimately enhances the community outcomes and satisfaction.

I am also a business owner of a professional services firm and a trusted advisor to medium to large organisations and support jobs and growth.

As a long time Berwick Local, I am committed to using my professional expertise to deliver success to the community.

Casey needs committed Professional Expertise.

Frankston Council: Elisabeth Murdoch Ward: Henryk Kay

My name is Henryk Kay aged 63 and proud to be a resident of 39 years and believes that new blood in now needed on council.

I am part of the new guard say it is time for the old guard to move on for fresh ideas and also a fresh face on council.

I have been a member of the council’s Disability Access & inclusion Committee since 1988.

I am lifetime member of National Seniors Australia and an affiliate member of Frankston RSL.

Both my parents were both overseas, the mother born in Halifax UK whose family owned local brewery and my father fought for the Polish Underground in WW2.

I offer a voice who will listen to

NAME: Henryk Kay

COUNCIL: Frankston

WARD: Elisabeth Murdoch

PHONE: 0417 309 574

EMAIL: hkay@optusnet.com.au

you. My focus will be to help the homeless and local businesses.

I am not anti business and believe that w must work together plus I will support more CCTV in strip shopping centres linking the Bicycles lanes within the city plus more help for our seniors and the disabled of our city.

I will not accept money from developers .

I invite you to work as a team for our city.

● ● ● ● Zachary Townend

● ● Kushal Shah

● ● John Ternel

Frankston Council: Kananook Ward Lisa Stark

With revenues over $230 million, Council requires someone with business acumen to ensure funds are spent with the best outcomes for ratepayers. With considerable experience leading small and medium businesses, I have a lot to offer the community vision and plan.

I’d like to be the voice that you can count on to reflect our community views, values and priorities, ensuring council is focused on delivery of great outcomes for the people they serve, while strongly managing costs.

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NAME: Lisa Stark

COUNCIL: Frankston

WARD: Kananook

ADDRESS: Luxton Terrace, Seaford

EMAIL: lisainseaford@gmail.com

FACEBOOK: Lisa Stark, Candidate for Frankston City Council, Kananook Ward

INSTA: lisainseaford

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin. com/in/lisaastark/

•Ensuring the safety and security of residents and businesses.

•Actively prioritising support and services for families and the elderly.

•Supporting the fast and efficient roll out of the FMAC Structure Plan.

•Seeking State and Federal funding for infrastructure to manage growth, with particular focus on housing, health, education, transport, and businesses in the region.

•Increasing efforts to address the iniquity of spend on our region by the State Government.

•Providing support for businesses, particularly tourism, to rebuild, refresh and grow in a complex economy.

•Supporting sensible urban planning which focuses on long term sustainability and enjoyment.

•Full transparency for all council functions

We need accountable representatives of the people, who will put the people at the centre of everything we do.

Kingston Council: Longbeach Ward Rohan Parrant

‘Are you tired of watching Longbeach Ward fade while other areas flourish?

As a local living in Chelsea with two young kids and over a decade of community work, I share your concerns.

I’m not just a candidate; I’m a committed member of this community who understands the challenges we face. My background includes:

•Working with schools.

•Supporting disability clients and coaching athletes.

•Advocating for survivors of abuse and vulnerable youth.

Additionally, I’ve led health and wellbeing initiatives in Victoria’s construction industry, which has given me the experience to bring about real,

Kingston Council: Chicquita Ward Tracey Davies

● Tracey Davies

It’s been an honour to serve as your Independent Ward Councillor and Deputy Mayor.

I’m here for residents. I listen. When you phone or email I always get back to you.

My background is over 20-years volunteering in Kingston.

I was a long-term volunteer at Mentone Little Athletics and Mordialloc-Braeside-Junior-FootballClub, becoming a Life-Member in 2012.

I served on Parkdale Secondary College School Council and spent 6years on the Board of South-Metro-

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NAME: Rohan Parrant

COUNCIL: Kingston

WARD: Longbeach

PHONE: 0413 994 744

EMAIL: contact@ rohanparrant.com

Authorised by Rohan Parrant, P.O Box 262, Chelsea, Victoria, 3196

positive change.

I’ll be a strong voice for Chelsea, Bonbeach, Chelsea Heights and Harbour Town, focusing on revitalising our shopping strips, supporting small businesses and attracting familyfriendly restaurants, local festivals and enterprises that reflect our community’s character.

I am passionate about running community events and supporting local community groups, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute and connect.

I believe in tackling the basics — improving parking, road maintenance and footpaths — while addressing deeper issues like community safety, crime prevention and reconnecting with our youth through therapeutic care and skill-building opportunities.

With your vote, I will work to strengthen community engagement by supporting our sporting clubs, upgrading facilities, improving parks and recreational areas, and fostering a vibrant community where our families can thrive.’

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NAME: Tracey Davies

COUNCIL: Kingston

WARD: Chicquita

PHONE: 0412 164 030

WEBSITE: www.traceydavies.au

EMAIL: tracey4chicquita@ gmail.com

Authorised by T. Davies, PO Box 60, Mentone, 3194

Junior-Football-League.

I was on the Board of Chisholm TAFE. I do not belong to and have never been a member of a political party. Council is not about party politics but helping your local community.

As your councillor I’ve opposed inappropriate housing development, upgraded playgrounds and sporting reserves.

I’ve worked to provide better facilities for girls and women.

I’ve advocated for better roads, drainage, footpaths and parking. I’m focused on improving parks, shopping-strips, seniors and family services, community and sporting facilities.

I have worked to cut red tape for businesses.

I’ve run my law firm for the past 13years and understand cost-of-living pressures.

If re-elected I will ensure your ratepayer funds are used in an efficient and focused way. My focus is community. Please visit my website for further details.

Knox Council: Chandler Ward Ryan Bruce

I’ve called Knox home for over 30 years and currently reside in the lovely Ferntree Gully.

As a primary school teacher, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with

NAME: Ryan Bruce COUNCIL: Knox

Chandler PHONE: 0421 893 553 EMAIL: ryanbruce6@gmail.com

many wonderful people throughout our community, which has been a thoroughly rewarding career.

In 2022, I ran as a federal candidate to advocate for bold climate action, a cause I remain deeply committed to.

I see opportunities at the council level to push for real, positive change within our community.

Education and employment are top priorities, and my pledge is to ensure Knox remains a hub for opportunity and innovation, enabling individuals and businesses to thrive.

I will advocate for affordable and social housing, as well as support those experiencing housing challenges.

Knox has made positive strides towards sustainability, and with ongoing efforts, we can further reduce carbon emissions and minimize our environmental impact.

Additionally, I am committed to ensuring the core functions of the council, including waste management and road and footpath maintenance, are delivered to the highest standard.

And lastly, I will make sure that rates are used responsibly and fairly.

● ● ● ● Lisa Stark

● ● Rohan Parrant

Merri-bek Council: Pentridge Ward. Nat Abboud

Nat Abboud is known for her hard work and she has a reputation as an accomplished and trustworthy community leader.

She has lived in the Pentridge Ward for 18 years with her family.

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NAME: Nat Abboud

COUNCIL: Merri-bek

WARD: Pentridge

PHONE: 0494 030 075

WEBSITE: natabboud.com

EMAIL: hello@natabboud.com

Authorised by N.Abboud, 2 Village Ave, East Brunswick.

Being an active community member motivated her to help to start the Coburg Farmers Market at Coburg North Primary School.

When her children attended Antonine College she was a supporter of the Indigenous Literacy Great Book Swap at the school.

Her membership on school councils, initially with four years at John Fawkner Secondary and now at Coburg High, as school council President is driven by an interest in our children's education.

Volunteering with Scouts and with local sports clubs, she knows the pressure on our sports facilities and open space.

Aware of the challenges small businesses face, she runs Rumi Restaurant with her husband.

She was proud to be a councillor and Mayor in 2016-2020. Nat is an independent, progressive candidate and she lives here in the Pentridge Ward.

Nat wants your vote and she is committed to being a successful and effective representative.

Melton Council: Lake Caroline Ward. Mimmie Claudine Watts

'Emowering Our Community, Together for Change,' Lake Caroline Ward! Professor Mimmie Watts, has called the City of Melton home for two decades.

She has witnessed the impact of the burgeoning population on local infrastructure.

The increasing demand for essential services and costs of living, are burdening families.

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NAME: Mimmie Claudine Watts

COUNCIL: Melton

WARD: Lake Caroline

PHONE: 0418 931 005

EMAIL: mimmiewatts.lakecaroline @gmail.com

Professor Watts stand poised to champion the enhancement of community services and local businesses.

Professor Watts has a rich background as a Commissioner for Multicultural Affairs, a Professor of Public Health, a Community Advocate, a RN, and a Scientist.

A collaborative spirit that transcends political, faith, and cultural boundaries, is needed to do this.

Her experience on the Lakeview Senior College School Council (six years); Western Health Board, etc., has imparted valuable insights in advocating for monumental projects such as the Joan Kirner Women’s and Footscray Hospitals.

Having seasoned councillors to effectively represent residents’ voices and collaborate with lawmakers has never been more urgent.

Together, we can shape a vibrant, sustainable future for Melton.

Professor Watts is committed to this vision as she embarks on her campaign for the Lake Caroline Ward. Let's keep rates manageable.

An Independent Candidate: a Social Progressive; Reward for Businesses; Support for Youth Services.

Monash Council: Wellington Ward. Mazharul Chowdhury

Dear Residents of Wellington Ward,

As a proud resident of Wellington Ward, I am seeking your support to represent you on the Monash Council as an independent voice.

Having lived in Monash for over 34 years with my family, I am deeply invested in our community’s well-being.

I am a principal lawyer at Monash Lawyers Victoria and have volunteered as a caseworker at the SouthEast Monash Legal Service.

With 39 years of experience in banking, finance, accounting, and law, I hold a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University, a postgraduate degree in accounting, and an MBA with majors in accounting, finance, and good governance from Deakin University.

NAME: Mazharul Chowdhury

COUNCIL: Monash

WARD: Wellington

PHONE: 0411 887 627

EMAIL: maz.chowdhury15@ gmail.com

FACEBOOK: Mazharul Chowdhury

Maz for City of Monash

Authorized by: Maz Chowdhury, 43 Wilma Avenue, Mulgrave, Vic 3170

My long-term residence in the Monash City Council area has given me a profound understanding of our community’s needs, particularly those of our seniors.

If elected, I will advocate for:

•Keeping rates low for seniors and vulnerable residents

•Steering community well-being programs

•Increasing social and affordable housing

•Ensuring sustainable planning and development to protect our environment

•Promoting local economic growth and business development

I am committed to being a strong advocate for our community.

Please vote 1 for me, Mazharul Chowdhury, and then number all other candidates in your preferred order.

Yours faithfully, Mazharul Chowdhury Candidate for Wellington Ward

● ● ● ● Mimmie Watts

● ● Maz Chowdhury

Moonee Valley Council: Airport Ward. Simon Shamoon

As a young member of the community and an Independent candidate, my interests align solely with the concerns of our community and the welfare of local residents.

One of the most notable concerns is the atrocious parking situation in Mascoma Street.

From Boeing Reserve past Strathnavar Reserve's dangerous entry all the way to Lebanon Reserve there is severe congestion, espe-

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NAME: Simon Shamoon

COUNCIL: Moonee Valley

WARD: Airport

PHONE: 0412 215 279

EMAIL: peter@riveredgegroup. com.au

cially on weekends. Something must and will be done.

Another significant concern in Strathmore is overdevelopment. I will prioritise quality construction and tackle the issue of shoddy workmanship of too many new buildings.

Poor construction and weak urban planning lower the amenity of our area and further cripple the parking situation and congestion on our roads, particularly in and around Napier Street.

Candidates from the larger parties would have you believe that this subpar construction drive is of great importance to our area.

I can agree that construction plays an important role in our daily life, but not when it compromises road safety.

I will also stridently lobby for a freeze on Council rates as well as for the State Government to lower the Land Tax.

I strongly urge you not to vote for any candidate who would serve the agenda of their political party in this council election.

Vote for an Independent who will listen to you and your needs

Moonee Valley Council: Canning Ward. Jacob Hvezda

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NAME: Jacob Hvezda

COUNCIL: Moonee Valley

WARD: Canning

PHONE: 0430 171 359

EMAIL: jake@elecor.com.au

My name is Jacob Hvezda and I am deeply passionate about our suburb and the greater Moonee Valley area.

My family has lived in Avondale Heights for four generations and I am also local business owner employing ten staff.

My wife and I have two young children so providing outstanding sports and recreational facilities for our youth is a high priority of mine.

Community safety, local business development and infrastructure projects as well as supporting local community groups and clubs are incredibly important issues I plan to face head on.

My major vision and mission as councillor is to redevelop the Canning street oval and playground into a new sports and recreational precinct.

Our family will continue to live and work in this beautiful community for many years to come.

I will be available day and night to help our community with any queries or concerns that may arise. Please make me your first choice to lead Avondale Heights and the greater Moonee Valley community into the future.

Moonee Valley Council: Airport Ward. David Wright

I want to see the council focussed on the needs of its residents and rate payers; to concentrate on its core services and be held to account for the performance delivery of these services.

MVCC failed its consultation KPI. I want to make the views and opinions of the residents and rate payers

Murrindindi

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NAME: David Wright

COUNCIL: Moonee Valley WARD: Airport

EMAIL: david@ airportwardmvcc.com.au

heard in council.

I would increase council consultation and engagement using polls, surveys, and regular council information sessions.

If elected, one of my first tasks would be to visit every business in the Airport Ward and ask their feedback and suggestions on working with council.

An important role of a councillor is to monitor and performance manage the delivery of council services.

Although the council has KPI’s there are no KPI targets.

I would have targets set so that council can be properly performance managed.

An early task for me, if elected, would be to set up a dedicated web site and email address to which people could express their concerns, opinions, and suggestions for my follow up.

Independent candidate; Live in the Airport Ward; Attended Strathmore Secondary College; Graduated Melbourne University –Civil Engineer; professionally in IT for banks and financial institutions; Owner medium sized manufacturing business.

Council: Cheviot Ward. Paul Galea

Meet Paul Galea, council candidate for

Paul is a personable and empathetic leader who promotes initiative, respect and teamwork.

Paul decided to run for council because he believes his background in project management, strategic governance and operating two small

NAME: Paul Galea

COUNCIL: Murrindindi

WARD: Cheviot

ADDRESS: 3017 BroadfordFlowerdale Road, Flowerdale VIC 3717

PHONE: 0408 330 116

EMAIL: pauldgalea@icloud.com

businesses over the past 22 years will provide a positive and lasting contribution to a newly elected council.

His intent over the next four years is to “move the needle” in terms of council’s performance and community satisfaction.

He wants community members to have more of a say in what their council is doing for them and in return for council to be more transparent on how it conducts its business.

He understands the importance of tourism to our Shire based on the four bed and breakfasts he operates from his hobby farm in Flowerdale.

He believes Councils should assist citizens across the Shire by cutting the red tape associated with the often onerous planning processes and approvals required.

Within Cheviot Ward, he senses the Flowerdale and Strath Creek communities don’t enjoy the same equities as their Yea counterparts and would like to see a rebalancing of sorts regarding the approval of council grants and projects for those communities.

● ● Simon Shamoon

Cheviot Ward.

● ● Paul Galea

● Jacob Hvezda

●

● David Wright

Murrindindi Council: King Parrot Ward. Eric Lording

Short Bio:

Wide experience with Local Government as a shire engineer and we need a qualified engineer in council.

Wide experience in Building and Maintaining roads, Waste Management and Planning.

Wide Experience as a Director and Councillor

Trained Leader, Youth Developer and Educated in Training and Assessment and Farming.

Certified by Victoria Police to accept returns of unwanted/unlicenced firearms to make Murrindindi safer.

Also, a Police Certified Trainer in Firearms Safety.

A local for over 25 years and loving it.

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NAME: Eric Lording

COUNCIL: Murrindindi

WARD: King Parrot

PHONE: 0419 605 060

EMAIL: ericlording@gmail.com

Authorised by Eric Lording 1692 Murrindindi Rd Glenburn, Vic 3717

A Flowerdale Community House Committee of Management member for 10 years.

Already helped hundreds with council questions and problems.

Dedicated to helping you too.

Political party membership: Political party membership: Political party membership: Political party membership:

I am not a member of a political party on purpose as this has proven to destroy good council representation in many other shires.

Concerns: Concerns:

I will work to keep rates rises low and ensure monies are spent wisely. We do not get our fair share of grants and will address this.

I want to bring in an easier system to allow rates to be paid in 9 monthly instalments instead of current payments to halve the pain.

Road safety is my concern. We have bad accident statistics. I want the roads portfolio.

Our beautiful shire suffers from painful events. My goal is to improve the resilience of all.

Hospitals and doctors. Health leaders tell me they don’t want our hospitals closed. I will fight it hard.

Port Phillip Council: Albert Park Ward. Joan B. Lamb

Nillumbik Council: Edendale Ward. Kelly Joy

I am passionate about improving the lifestyle and wellbeing of our community and believe my skills and experience will be an asset to Nillumbik.

After a 15-year career in State Government, I recently started a consulting business and returned to academia – I hold degrees in agriculture and nutrition.

I also serve as a Board Director and am a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

My professional background has given me a solid understanding of

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NAME: Kelly Joy

COUNCIL: Nillumbik

WARD: Edendale

PHONE: 0408 690 151

EMAIL: kellyjoy@kellyjoy.com.au

WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ joyforedendale

strategic planning, government processes, and the importance of good policy.

I believe in genuine community engagement. As an independent candidate, I have no affiliation with any political party, and I have a low tolerance for bureaucracy and politics.

My priorities for Nillumbik are:

•infrastructure and services that support healthy, active living, for all ages and abilities

•sensible development in-keeping with local character and the green wedge

•long-term strategic planning, good governance and effective spending

Originally from Adelaide, I raised my daughter (23yo) as a single parent.

Since 2020, my husband and I have lived in Diamond Creek with our three dogs.

In my spare time, I enjoy dressmaking, tending my rose and vegetable gardens, and walking or cycling the wonderful Diamond Creek Trail.

Whitehorse Council: Kingsley Ward. Amanda McNeill

NAME: Joan B. Lamb

COUNCIL: Port Phillip WARD: Albert Park EMAIL: joanblamb3@gmail.com

three council terms. I bring extensive experience, a proven track record and understanding of community needs.I have raised a family and utilized local services like kindergartens and childcare I support new initiatives for future generations

My skills and attributes My and attributes My skills and attributes My and attributes

With multiple council terms and leadership in media,business and retail, I'm equipped to address community needs and climate action for a sustainable future.

My Aims My Aims My I am committed to preserving our heritage, parks and shoreline, ensuring residents' needs are prioritized to create a brighter future for Albert Park.

My vision is to drive growth, support arts and innovation, enhance infrastructure and foster a vibrant inclusive community focused on sustainability, diversity and safety. My

My name is Amanda McNeill and I’ve been the full-time Councillor for Kingsley Ward, Whitehorse City Council since 2020.

I’m standing for re-election because I’m passionate about continuing to serve our community.

Having lived in Whitehorse for over 20 years and raised my family here, I love our green spaces.

I actively volunteer with the Bluebell Hill Reserve, Mont Albert Village Gardening Group, and the Friends of Gardiners Creek Reserve.

NAME: Amanda McNeill COUNCIL: Whitehorse WARD: Kingsley PHONE: 0404 078 254

WEB: www.mcneill forkingsley.com.au

WEB: amandamcneill.com.au

F F F F A A A A CEBOOK: CEBOOK: https://www. facebook.com/ EMAIL: mcneillforkingsley@ gmail.com

Authorised by Amanda McNeill, PO Box 285, Surrey Hills, 3127

I’m committed to Whitehorse being a safe place with modern facilities and services that meet the needs of its residents.

I’ve always listened and acted promptly, putting constituents’ concerns before Council and focusing on community interest ahead of party politics, while being a member of the Liberal Party.

I’ll continue to advocate for key issues: keeping rates below inflation, supporting sustainable development, improving community safety, and endorsing council’s financial commitment to a Hamilton Streetscape upgrade and significant improvements to Gawler Chain Parks and Wattle Park.

I’ll seek further investment for women and girls, diverse communities, older adults, people with disability, business, and recycling programs.

I am devoted to the future of Whitehorse and to serving Council its residents for a full four-year term.

Please get in touch!

● Amanda McNeill

● ● ● ● Eric Lording

Meet The Candidates

Whitehorse Council: Lake Ward. Denise Massoud

Long term Whitehorse resident, volunteer, current councillor and twice Mayor, I will represent your views honestly to Council.

I have advocated successfully and supported Morton Park redevelopment, The Round, Blackburn Lake enhancements, Nunawading Hub now a social-enterprise café, 1st Nunawading Scout Hall upgrade and senior exercise equipment in Tunstall Park (coming soon!).

My advocacy for tree protection, significant landscape overlays and our environment is proven and more opportunities for open space must be pursued.

Fact File

NAME: Denise Massoud

COUNCIL: Whitehorse

WARD: Lake

PHONE: 0418 309 622

EMAIL: denisemassoud.lakeward@ gmail.com

I support waste to energy, appropriate recycling to reduce landfill and climate change impacts. In a period of great change I stand for what my community values and provides them best outcomes.

Supporting community health and wellbeing through Positive Ageing and Family Programs is essential. Improved community facilities contribute to connected community including Nunawading Pool, Basketball stadium, Table Tennis, Badminton and more.

I advocate for a strong local business economy and encourage local shopping.

I stand for transparency, accountability, appropriate services, improved infrastructure, and low rates delivering value.

I will listen to you, hold ward forums, communicate and get things done.

Contact me: Phone: 0418309622

Email: denisemassoud.lakeward@ gmail.com

I will actively serve you with energy, passion and commitment.

Vote 1 Denise Massoud.

Wyndham Council: Wimba Ward. Paul Mayen Malual

Why you should vote for me?

If elected, I will represent the people of Wimba Ward and not only that I will bring new ideas for a better future for Wyndham City.

As your candidates for the Wimba Ward in Wyndham City, Integrity is an integral part of me and I choose to be known for providing services to the people just I did in by previous role as professional.

With experience in retail, I can make sure our local businesses have

Wyndham Council: Grange Ward. Melba Waugh

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I lived and raised my family in Hoppers Crossing for the last 32 years. I have been actively involved in various community volunteering initiatives receiving several awards, the most recent of which are the 2024 Wyndham Citizen of the Year and the 2022 Victorian Senior Achiever of the Year awards.

Fact File

NAME: Paul Mayen Malual

COUNCIL: Wyndham

WARD: Wimba

PHONE: 0421 488 455

EMAIL: paulmalual@yahoo.com

access to permit, ability to engage with customers at their fingertips and create a vibrant community of diversity, work with local and state MPs to deliver their promises.

Our residents of Wyndham seems forgotten in many forms starting by the state parliament with lack of commitment to Public Transport, youth employment, and chaotic traffic congestion across Wyndham are just examples.

If residents rates goes up, this should be reflected in the services provided - local roads maintenance, school zones and rubbish bin collection.

Improve our natures zone for residents to use without additional costs.

‘I am standing for change to make sure Wyndham has new ideas for a new future '

If elected, I will make sure we make the Councils accountable in terms of resources management and ensuring we have young people on board and providing jobs training.

I come with extensive experience 12 years with major banks. starting in retails as personal banking assisting small business customers to mortgage servicing.

NAME: Melba Waugh

COUNCIL: Wyndham

WARD: Grange

PHONE: 0422 452 019

EMAIL: wv@tpg.com.au

As a long-time resident of this community, I am deeply committed to making Hoppers Crossing an even better place to live, work and raise a family.

My focus will always be on what benefits our community the most. My priorities are

1. Revitalise Sports/Recreational Facilities, Parks and Community hubs

2. Empower Entrepreneurs - support local businesses and job creation

3. Sustainable Growth - advocate for Smart Urban Planning and Green Initiatives

4. Inclusive Community - celebrate our rich tapestry of cultures by supporting diverse cultural events and initiatives

5. Safer and Welcoming Communityincrease police presence, more lightings on streets and parks

6. Advocate for Senior Citizensmore programs to keep our aging residents mentally and physically active, socially connected and safe online

7. Fair and Affordable Council Rates. As for qualification, I have a master's degree in public administration and Agricultural Economics.

I am an award-winning entrepreneur.

Yarra Ranges Council: Chandler Ward. Ashley Hansen

My name is Ashley Hansen, I live in the Shire and I am seeking your assistance in my quest to become a Councillor to represent you at Council, I am married and have two grown children.

I have work in Local Government since 1983. Prior to commencing my career in Local Government I worked in Construction as a Carpenter and Foreman. I am a Qualified Building Surveyor and Town Planner.

I am well placed to represent you as I am very familiar with Local Government and how it works. I will get results for you.

I will listen to the Community and act on your behalf and hold Council accountable for its decisions.

I also know that if elected as a Councillor I will do my best to en-

NAME: Ashley Hansen

COUNCIL: Yarra Ranges

WARD: Chandler

EMAIL: awahansen@gmail.com

sure you have a voice in Council I will represent all the residents and families within the ward.

I understand the frustration and costs when permits take too long, I understand that “time is money” when there are unnecessary delays, I will try and cut the time, within legislation when trying to get permits through and advocate for a sustainable and consistent approach for all Council services.

A vote for me will be a vote for accountability and transparency.

● ● ● ● Denise Massoud

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Melba Waugh.

● ● ● ● ● Melba Waugh

● Paul Mayen Malual

● ● ● Ashley Hansen

BALLOT PAPER ORDER FOR COUNCILLOR NOMINEES

■ The Victorian Electoral Commission advises of the following Council nominees, in ballot paper order.

Banyule

■ Bakewell Ward. SHAW, Callum. DI PASQUALE, Mark. ROUMELIOTIS, William. SCOTT, David. HIRD, Stephen. ROOKS, Nicola.

■ Beale Ward. NEALY, Elizabeth.

■ Chelsworth Ward. McKERN, Alida. MURRAY, Kristina. AYOUB, Houwaida.

■ Griffin Ward. GRIFFITHS, David. PERKINS, Matt. McLACHLAN, Keith. CASTALDO, Peter.

■ Grimshaw Ward. GEE, Rory. GAROTTI, Rick. BOATWRIGHT, Sam.

■ Hawdon Ward. BHATIA, Raj. CARDAMONE, Will. KEARNEY, Chris. WOOD, Matt.

■ Ibbott Ward. MURPHY-WEBSTER, Melissa. BROWN, Paul. CURRY, Alicia. HIRST, Marty. CRAWLEY, Nina.

■ Olympia Ward. O'KANE, Mary. LANGDON, Craig. MOHAMED, Abdirizak. CHILDS, Alex. LIBAN, Amina. MOORE, Lucas. PALLISER, Wendy. MORLAND, Paul.

■ Sherbourne Ward. SANDARS, Lauren. CHAMPION, Alison. ROBERTSON, Ian. GILLIES, Greta. GIOVAS, Michelle.

Bayside

■ Beckett Ward. TAYLOR-HAYNES, Debbie. CLARK, Jess. SUTTON, Chris. HOOVER, Garry.

■ Bleazby Ward. ANDREWS, Lily. MAVER, Lyn. IRLICHT, Robert. SOLDATOS, Jerry. RUNDELL, John. FISCHETTO, Tony. GALVIN, Jenson.

■ Boyd Ward. BARCA, Christine. STITFOLD, Fiona. WILLIAMS, David. MCINTOSH, Kylie. PROSKURNYA, Jane Ev. HEALEY, Nicholas. NOUMAN, Faiza.

■ Castlefield Ward. WOOD, Tim. MURRAY, Elli. HOWARD, Kevin. ARMSTRONG, Toni. HANSEN, Penelope Ann. CLEMENTS, Karen. CATLIN, James D. CAMPBELL, Richard. HUGHES, Hamish. MCSWEENEY, Amanda. IRLICHT, Bella. BUCCHERI, Robyn. HARKIN, Colleen.

■ Dendy Ward. TSEYTLIN, Mark. XU, Ming Min. RAWLINSON, Mike. LURIE, David. EL MOUALLEM, Hanna. BRYANT, Joanne. FRENCH, Natalie. SCANLON, Terence. NUTMAN, Alex. GOLDSTAT, Joshua. WOLF, Steve. BARTELS, Thomas. JOFFE, Lindsey. GEORGOULOS, Paras. MCFADDEN, Hugh. SMITH, Greg. HEFFERNAN, Michael. DO ROZARIO-ROMIC, Isabella.

■ Ebden Ward. KAPLAN, Matthew. EVANS, Laurence. PERRY, David. COCHRANE, Ian. ABADEE, Janet. WATTS, Timothy David. CLEMENTS, Calista. LEIGH, Geoff. MAILLARD, Clifford.

■ Ivison Ward. HOCKLEY, Andrew. HOULT, Brandon. KRUGER, Liam. LONG, James. BATZIALAS, Nicholas. CASTELLI, Sonia. REGAN, Alysia. AUSTIN, Lyn. SAGRIS-DESMOND, Anastasia.

Boroondara

■ Bellevue Ward. HUANG, Serena. DAWSON, David. NOLAN, Michael. BALL, Gregory. ALLAN, Samuel.

■ Cotham Ward. KELLY, Liz. SINFIELD, Felicity.

■ Gardiner Ward. BURGE, Michael. CHU, David. FRANCO, Victor.

■ Glenferrie Ward. GAULT, Wes. ALDEMIR, Sam. PATTISON, Rochelle.

■ Junction Ward. GILLIES, Di. OSBORNESMITH, Mal.

■ Lynden Ward. SENIOR, Colton. HOLLINGSWORTH, Lisa. LAMB, Michael.

■ Maling Ward. NICHOLLS, Anthony. IBUKI, Shima. ADDIS, Jane. WAN, Sam.

■ Maranoa Ward . CAMPBELL, Peter. WATSON, Cynthia. PATTAS, Chris. CARTER, Jackie.

■ Riversdale Ward. DUNCAN, Priscilla. KELLY, Wayne. BAILLIEU, Rob.

■ Solway Ward . KALRA, Atul. BELLAMY, Kate. TOWNEND, Zachary. FRIEND-PEREIRA, John. MORGAN, Adrian.

■ Studley Ward. STAVROU, Nick. TORNEY, Sophie. TOWE, Amanda. SULLIVAN, Kym.

Brimbank

■ Albanvale Ward . RASPA, Kristian. HUSSEIN, Mariam.

■ Cherry Creek Ward . MARKHAM, Andrea. MENDOZA, Eiren. TRUONG, Kim Thien. O'REILLY, Thomas. BLORE, Graeme.

■ Copernicus Ward . CAO, Chien Duc. HAVELAS, Aristea. ATANASOVSKA, Draga. KORONEOS, Stefan Christopher. ANDREEVSKI, Dimitri. NIKOLIC, Sonja. GIUDICE, Margaret. KERR, Maria. GAUCI, Adrian. BETHI, Bhasker Reddy. PAPAFOTIOU, Georgina. CAPPELLI, Dianne.

■ Delahey Ward. VU, Don. NAUMOVSKI, Vasko. NIKOLIC, Katharine. GREENWOOD, Angelina. ACEVSKI, Jason. GALATI, Robert. SINGH, Poonam D.

■ Grasslands Ward. ASHRAF, Tauseef. NGUYEN, Leanna. DANG, Thuy.

■ Harvester Ward. SELIGMANN, Benoit. WALSH, Liz. KRUK, Daniel. DOUGLAS, Ian.

■ Horseshoe Bend Ward. TACHOS, Virginia. ACKERMAN, Fred. BRUNO, Rosa. MELHEM, Lina.

■ Kororoit Creek Ward. HOLLINGWORTH, Paul. DAVID, Sam. BLIGH, Ben. O'REILLY, Christopher. NGUYEN, Lucy.

■ Mount Derrimut Ward. MUSCAT, Sam Charles Joseph. VORGIATZIDIS, Tayla. TARCZON, Les. BAUCH, Joh. JEKIC, Mark Bernhard.

■ Organ Pipes Ward. CAMENZULI, Joseph. LEO, Frank. CULLIA, Joe. CHITTEDI, Srujan Reddy. RASIC, Ranka. COVENTRY, Peter.

■ St Albans East Ward. RUDD, Van Thanh. PHAM, Duyen Anh. LE, Trinh. TA, Nghi Neil. TRIBE, Nick. HUSSAIN, Sajid.

Cardinia

■ Beacon Hills Ward . WAGSTAFF, Kylie. OWEN, Brett.

■ Bunyip Ward. POMEROY, Alanna. PARKER, Travis.

■ Central Ward . ROSS, Collin. DEVDAS NAIDU, Rekha.

■ Henty Ward . SUNJIDA, Shoheli. ROBERTS, Liz. MPHANDE, Cecilia Rabecca. RYAN, Carol. GRIGG, Stephanie.

■ Officer Ward. POTTER, Samantha-Jane. MALHOTRA, Ron.

■ Pakenham Hills Ward. KOWARZIK, Jack.

■ Ranges Ward. OLDENBURGER, Catherine. NICKELL, David. SPRINGFIELD, Jeff.

■ Toomuc Ward. DAVIES, Stephanie Marie. THOMSEN, Casey. BARDALES SALGUERO, Rodrigo Alonso. DHILEEPAN, Amirthalingam.

■ Westernport Ward. CAMERON, Kaye. PATON, Trudi.

Casey

■ Akoonah Ward. RAHAMAN, Mush. PAGLIUCA, Dianne. FERDINANDS, Patrick R. SHAH, Kushal. DOWLING, Scott William. DENNISON, Samuel.

■ Casuarina Ward. LAZAROS, Rex. ROSS, Kim. KELAART, Michael. SAMUEL, Lyndon. FLANNERY, Rex. ALI, Morteza. FOREMAN, Jane. KHALIQY, Mariam. CARMODY, Suzanne. QADIRI, Bassir.

■ Correa Ward. NESHAT, Abdullah. RYAN, Tracey. ROWE, Gary. SANDHAWALIA, Onkar Singh. AGGARWAL, Kanu. NASERI, Shegofa.

■ Cranbourne Gardens Ward. LAKE, Anthony. CROWTHER, Michelle. MUIR, Jo. KAPITANY, Tamas. NHLIZIYO, Blessing. MELTON, Mary Beth.

■ Dillwynia Ward. KAMALJEET SINGH, Jaz Masuta. PANG, Joe. DHALIWAL, Baljinder, WALTER, Anthony. BISSELL, David. DISSANAYAKE, Anthony. HEWA MADDUMAGE, Champika. GILL, Gurpreet.

■ Grevillea Ward. POWELL, Carmen. MATULEC, Stephen. CHIRUNGA, Sinfree. CAPON, Stephen. PARR, David. PERRY, Dave. SAYED, Haroon. POSTMA, Bernie. TERNEL, John.

■ Kalora Ward. MAZOORI, Zabi. NGUYEN, Duc. SMULDERS, Peterine. SAWYER, Damien. JOVER, Fred. OATES, Brian Herbert. AMBROS, Melinda. LUWANGA, Jafri Katagara. AHMED, Afroz.

■ Kowan Ward. SKROBO, Christine. MENDIS, Kasuni. GEORGE, Joby. BUMRAH, Gagan. TAYLOR, Shane. CARR, Bernard Brian. ERFANI, Jawad. NAYAK, Raj.

■ Quarters Ward. WOOD, Ian. ROLFE, David. EAVES, Carolyn. ROBINSON, Kuljeet Kaur. BAIRD, Craig. HUSSAIN, Aftab. RASIMI, Ridvan. SUKHIJA, Jagdeep Singh.

■ River Gum Ward. COLEMAN, Asher. PAGE, Garry. YOUSAFI, Nazir. HANSEN, Geoff. ROSARIO, Damien. PEREIRA, Lynette. SMITH, Wayne.

■ Tooradin Ward. DIZON, Jennifer. KAUR, Kuldeep. SINGH, Ravneet. GAI, Andrew. KELLY, Brenton. YAGHOBI, Ali. TASSONE, Anthony. ■ Waratah Ward. YAWARI, Nasser. KOOMEN, Stefan. DILBAZ, Burak. ALAM, Ezatullah. SINGH, Jamel Kaur.

Darebin

■ Central Ward. TAYLOR, Alexander. WALTERS, Craig. CHIN, Zheng. ROWE, Cameron. MAY, Courtney. BECK, Rob. MESSINA, Lina. OLARIS, Kristine.

■ North Central Ward. ITALIANO, Carmel. LAHIFF-JENKINS, Carmen. LENEHAN, Jess. TSALKOS, Vasilios. HELMY, Mohammad. WILLIAMS, Julie. KEMP, Hamish.

■ North East Ward. LAURENCE, Tim Singh. MACKIE, Nathan. SMITH, Craig. LAITALA, Nina. NGUYEN, Kim Ly. ARTURI, Matt.

■ North West Ward. GRECO, Gaetano. SLATER, Adam. WOOD, Geraldine. PATERSON, Patchouli.

■ South Central Ward. WHITE, Simone. JELLEY, Ruth. LANDRAY, Liz. DAVIES, Carmel.

■ South East Ward. DIMITRIADIS, Emily. THEWLIS, Melanie. JOHNSTON, Mark. GREENE, Mary. LUNT, Carolyn M. RENNIE, Susan. TSIGARAS, Elias. ATYEO, James.

■ South Ward . PANDILOVSKI, Melentie. PLOWMAN, Edward. O'BRIEN, Julie.

■ South West Ward. POLGLAZE, Kate. SANGSTER, Alexandra. ROSE, Cat.

■ West Ward. PRICE, Steph. SANAGHAN, Brian. ZEMBEKIS, Leon. BHATHAL, Alex. NEWTON, Susanne. BOGLIS, Connie.

Frankston

■ Ballam Ward. BOLAM, Kris. MARSAL, Adam. HUGHES, Steven. SOLIS, Cristy.

■ Centenary Park Ward. CHEESEMAN, Andrew. OSBORNE, Shane. RODGERS, Maureen. O'REILLY, Michael.

■ Derinya Ward. VANDERSTADT, Hans. HUGHES, Liam. BABIC, Iva. HILL, Brad. HOULT, Ashleigh. GRACE, Cassandra.

■ Elisabeth Murdoch Ward . WANAT, Cherie. TAYLER, Suzette. ABRAHAM, Chrysten. JACKSON, Renee. KAY, Henryk. McDONALD, Stephen.

■ Kananook Ward. AITKEN, Glenn. STAGG, Trent. STARK, Lisa. PITHER, Nathan. GREEN, Emily.

■ Lyrebird Ward. HAVIS, Nathan. KEATS, Sam. CONROY, Steffie.

■ Pines Ward. TURNER, Justin. BAKER, Sue. GRAUS, Bernadette. BROWNFIELDHANNA, Quinney.

■ Wilton Ward. COLLISON, Annaliese. RENDELL, Richard. PHILIP, Prasad. ASKER, David.

■ Yamala Ward. BUTLER, Nathan. EBBOTT, Garry. FRAWLEY, Ben. NEWMAN, Sheila. TOMS, Steve. WARDLE, Alistair.

Glen Eira

■ Bambra Ward. McNAUGHTON, Catherine. CADERAMANPULLE, Anouchkar. SHMUEL, Shane. GROSS, Max. ESAKOFF, Margaret. CODRON, Richard. DAVID, Elen.

■ Booran Ward. KARSLAKE, Jane. LYELL, Meg. CADE, Anne-Marie. KARP, Cliff. KOADLOW, Jeremy.

■ Caulfield Park Ward. GRAEVE, Tammy. PARASOL, Sam. TRAVIS, Jaynaya. DENG, Victor. STEEDMAN, James.

■ Jasper Ward. DANIEL, Arabella. HAN, J. LOBO, Josh.

■ Mallanbool Ward . BREDA, Robert. PALAMARAS, Nick. YOUNG, Kimberley. MAGEE, Jim.

■ Moorleigh Ward. NISBET, Karen. RIMBALDO, Kay.

■ Murrumbeena Ward. RAGNI, Luca. AITKEN, Matthew. PILLING, Neil. KREYMER, Edward. BUGBIRD, Callum.

■ Orrong Ward. STEINER, Lily. PENNICUIK, Sue. CRAIG, Mike. SALAMON, Yossi. ZMOOD, Simone.

■ Wattle Grove Ward. MORRISON, Angus. LAW, Kenneth. STONE, Eric. HUNT, Emiko. GLANCE, Angie. KORN, Mish-elle. ZHANG, Li.

Greater Dandenong

■ Cleeland Ward . GARAD, Rhonda. HAYDAR BIG, Zahra. LONG, Angela. HEWAVITHARANA, Pradeep.

■ Dandenong North Ward. FORMOSO, Daniel. IERONE, Rosana. TANNOUS, Rhonda. TOMIC, Branka. MILKOVIC, Bob.

■ Dandenong Ward. MEMETI, Jim. RIZAI, Rahima.

■ Keysborough South Ward. MUZUR, Ajdin. BRYANT, Alexandra. DO, Isabella. GONSALVEZ, Geraldine. JANKOVIC, Sasha.

■ Keysborough Ward . YIM, Melinda. PINCHEIRA, Reinaldo Ivan. BROWN, Peter. IN, Hemara. GOV, Tevyn. DANG, Daniel. AKKURT, Sinan.

■ Noble Park North Ward. BILLINGS, Will. AGRAVANTE, Love. RATHNAYAKE, Karl. FORMOSO, Lana.

■ Noble Park Ward. TAN, Sophie.

■ Springvale Central Ward. BUNLAY, Meng. TRUONG, Hor. DALTON, Brian. LE, Alice Phuong. LE, Minh. STEBBINGS, Sean.

■ Springvale North Ward. DINH, Huong. HOLL, Angela. O'REILLY, Sean.

■ Springvale South Ward. HEM, Malab. YIM, Thayhorn. TRUONG, Loi. TRAN, Andy. SOK, Lin. THAI, Yen.

■ Yarraman Ward. DANH, Phillip. COOK, Ian.

Hobsons Bay

■ Altona Meadows Ward. ROCHE, Liam. GRIMA, Diana. PHELAN, Matthew. LAMBRA, Ranbir.

■ Altona North Ward . DAMASOLIOTIS, Alexandra. THISTLETHWAITE, Ryan. JOSKE, Rowena. HAWLI, Rayane.

■ Altona Ward . BROWN, Irene. KELLANDER, Daria. MILLER, Susan. PAULL, Phillip. RIPPON, Tim R.

■ Laverton Ward. MORGAN, Paula. KEYSMACPHERSON, Paddy. MIKULA, Tori.

■ Spotswood Ward. BISHOP, Kristin. ROYAL, Hayley. KADE, Daniel. MCKENNA, Rosa. BAARINI, Omar.

■ Williamstown North Ward. ANSALONE, Alexander. NORTON, Nicholas. ASSAF, Wajde Ghazi. DISBURY, Michael.

■ Williamstown War. MAGTENGAARD, Ingrid. BENTLEY, Lisa.

Hume

■ Aitken Ward . MOORE, Carly. SINGH, Gurpreet. KAUR, Harsimran.

■ Bababi Marning Ward. ABBOUCHE, Mohamad. OZTAS, Ozcan. HADDAD, John. BOLAT, Sema N. MARR, Graeme David. NAEEM, Asif. YIGIT, Burhan.

■ Burt-kur-min Ward. MESTOU, Hussam. SANDHU, Sarwan Singh. HARDIE, Jo. MANN, Gurpreet Singh. KUMAR, Manoj. SINGH, Avonjot. GARG, Manisha. FAROOQ, Sabahat. OVEREND, Jim.

■ Emu Creek Ward. MEDCRAFT, Jack. DANCE, Trevor. HAMLEY, Kate. HARRISON, Natalie. BELL, Jarrod. KARAGIANNIDIS, John.

■ Merlynston Creek Ward. AGUILUS, Joe. YOLBULAN, Mutullah Can. SHAH, Shahnoor. KULUK, Yesim. GOCOL, Ibrahim. HAWLI, Bassima. HAWEIL, Sheena. GRIFFITHS, Micaela. SHERRY, Karen.

■ Mount Ridley Ward. BHULLAR, Amarjeet Singh. HARRINGTON, Marcus. AMBATI, Venkata. SINGH, Ricky Rataul. POUDEL, Ananta Raj. ENGLISH, Daniel. MANN, Raj.

■ Roxburgh Park Ward. MAHMUD, Yasir. DI BIASE, Phillip. THOMAS, Sargon. UL MURTAZA, Muhammad Nisar. SILVA, Roshan.

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WILLIAMS, David. JESSOP , Drew. ALBANDAR, Muhtadi. MISHO, Sam. AGEED, Sahar.

■ Tullamarine Ward . JACKSON, Jodi. HANNA, Linda. KURT, Naim.

■ Woodlands Ward . GAGEN, Steve. UDUGAMPALA, Lalith. HUSSAIN, Khalid. ATMACA, Adem. ISSA, Assaad Eddie. HAWEIL, Joseph.

■ Yubup Ward . MOURADIAN, Vikein. SHAHZAD, Muhammad. SINGH, Guri. SINGH, Sahib. WATSON, Ally. GRECO, Emily. SOHI, Ravneet Singh.

Kingston

■ Banksia Ward . PARRANT, Rosemary. MURDAY, Kalina. SMITH, Heather. HOWE, Chris.

■ Bunjil Ward. ATHANASOPOULOS, Tony. KAUR, Nikki.

■ Caruana Ward. WHITE, Caroline. SHEIKH NASIR, Riz. CRUPI, Joe. BEVINAKOPPA, Gandhi. CARTY, Michael. RAYKHTIN-BREITENFELD, Natan. PEULICH, Sav. HUGHES, Shannon. LEE, Eric.

■ Chicquita Ward . AGIRTAN, Jane. FRENCH, Wandzia. RICCIUTI, Anna. DAVIES, Tracey. PISTONE, Lina. McKAY, Jayden. DOBLE, Emma. WEST, Rosemary. BALDOCK, Ian. McDONALD, Lachlan.

■ Como Ward. BECKETT, David. XU, Ya Ge. HILL, Chris. OXLEY, Victoria. LENARCIC, Brendan/

■ Karkarook Ward. STEVENSON, Lauren. LING, Jono. SAAB, Hadi. AMBADGATTI, Shiva.

■ Longbeach Ward. CURRIE, Bronwyn. DIXON, Samara. WALKER, David. GILLING, Luke. PARRANT, Rohan. OXLEY, Georgina.

■ Melaleuca Ward. CASSIDY, Jack

See questionnaire response Jack Cassidy. LAW, Tess. BRESKIN, Alex. DUBOUT, Declan. NOLAN, Gavin. BLACK, Louise.

■ Sandpiper Ward. ASHWORTH-COLLETT, Kirralee. GARCIA, Abraham Jesus. FOUNTAIN, Graham. NUTT, Kealey.

■ Wattle Ward. WOODS, Geoff. PIRIHI, Trent. EREVNIDIS, Georgia. DAVEY-BURNS, Jenna. DORIAN, Amiriya. VISIC, Nadica. COMAZZETTO, Aldo.

■ Yammerbook Ward. EDEN, David. FIRMAN, Tony. O'DONNELL, Sarah. MOORE, Susanna. GLANVILLE, Mellissa. LOZA, Daniel. TARULLI, Mark. McMAHON, Greg.

Knox

■ Baird Ward. ALLRED, Yvonne. GILCHRIST, Samantha. LOCKWOOD, Peter. SAULTRY, Gary. CHURCH, Andrew.

■ Chandler Ward. KENNETT, Paige. BRUCE, Ryan. HARRIS, Matt. KIDNEY, Jeff.

■ Collier Ward. ELDERHORST, Jesse. GRIFFITHS, Aidan. SUN, Emily. DUNCAN, Chris.

■ Dinsdale Ward . LEECH, Gary. DEVARAPALLI, Sitha. GRASSO, Sorina. WILLIAMS, Robert.

■ Dobson Ward. BAKER, Meagan. HOLLAND, Tony. COX, Emily. STROUD, Joe.

■ Friberg Ward . CONSIDINE, Parisa. LAUKENS, Susan.

■ Scott Ward. WU, Lily. COOPER, Lisa.

■ Taylor Ward. PEARCE, Susan. MASON, Robert.

■ Tirhatuan Ward . ATWELL, Glen. NADARAJAH, Segar. WILLIAMS, Andrew.

Manningham

■ Bolin Ward. TAFIDIS, Dimitrios. JUDGE, Valerie. MERKENICH, Mary Helen. GOUGH, Geoff.

■ Currawong Ward. CONLON, Andrew. LIM, Kelvin. JOSHI, Deepak.

■ Manna Ward. KILMARTIN, Darryl. BAIN, Peter Timothy. HOWELL, Bronte. DI COSMO, Daniel. LIGHTBODY, Tomas.

■ Ruffey Ward. GRIVAS, Jim. DEARMAN, Dionne. PALIOURAS, Amanda. BRENNAN, Stephen.

■ Schramm Ward. MAYNE, Laura. MIRI, Hadi. HAYNES, Dot. BAE, James.

■ Tullamore Ward. DIAMANTE, Deirdre

See questionnaire responseDeirdre Diamante

Mob: 0413 584 047

deirdre@miaconsulting.com.au

■ Waldau Ward. LAI, Raymond. HU, Helen. POON, Alki. CHEN, Anna. ALY, Noha.

■ Westerfolds Ward . DUNNE, Tegan.

GREGURIC, Dean. ELTAHA, Isabella. KLEINERT, Michelle.

■ Yarra Ward. LANGE, Carli.

Mansfield

■ Five Vacancies. TREASURE, Mandy. TEHAN, James. COOPER, Nick. CORDNER HUNT, Kammy. CLARK, Bonnie. RABIE, Steve. WHYTCROSS, Michael. WEBB, Rohan. BERENYI, Tim.

Maribyrnong

■ Bluestone Ward . REICH, Brad. CUMMING, Catherine. HUANG, Wallace. TIWARI, Pradeep. VAIRO, Pierre.

■ Braybrook Ward . CLARKE, Lochlann Hamish. WILSON, Chris. LAM, Cuc. ROBERTSON, Catherine.

■ Burndap Ward. NGUYEN, Minh Quan. THOMAS, Pete. SEMRA, Mohamed. LE, ThuyKim. BUBB, Fletcher. JORQUERA, Jorge Andres. WALSHE, Sally.

■ River Ward. YENGI, Susan. BETTS, Ken. MERRIFIELD, Edward. McDONALD, Cameron. TRAN, Anthony. CASH, Danny. LAWS, Brendan.

■ Saltwater Ward. HARRISON, Jenny. SOUMILAS, Terri. MEREDITH, Samantha. GAUR, Aman. KELLY, Lucinda. CUMMING, John.

■ Sheoak Ward. LE, Paul Nam. MARTIN, Oskar. THOMAS, Bernadette. CASANOVA, Ari.

■ Wattle Ward. PEREYRA, Elena. MACANDILI, Julien. CLARKE, Michael C. LINGARD, Clint. PARNALL-GILBERT, Miles.

Maroondah

■ Barngeong Ward. MOON, Sebastian. JONES, Chris.

■ Bungalook Ward . ROWLES, Wendy. WALNE, Peter. DIB, Tony. GORDON, Catherine.

■ Jubilee Ward. REX, Claire. BRIGHTSIDE, Emily. NORDIO, Caroline.

■ McAlpin Ward . STOJANOVIC, Suzy. HENDERSON, Nathaniel. SMITH, Ryan.

■ Tarralla Ward. MACDONALD, Paul. MARTINI, Aaron.

■ Wicklow Ward . DAMANTE, Tasa. HEATHERICH, Daniella.

■ Wombolano Ward. BURGESS, Susan. SPEARS, Kylie.

■ Wonga Ward. WOODS, Brendan. HANCOCK, Linda.

■ Yarrunga Ward . STEANE, Rob. RADOJKOVIC, Michelle. SCHAFER, Andrew.

Melbourne

■ Leadership Team. Rip up the Bike Lanes! VAN DER CRAATS, Anthony. CRAGG, David Keith. Animal Justice Party. KIM, Eylem, POON, Bruce. Team Hakim - Resident Independents. HAKIM, Jamal. ANATOLITIS, Esther. Team Nick Reece REECE, Nick. CAMPBELL, Roshena. Team Morgan - Make Melbourne Safe. MORGAN, Gary. GE, Liz. Team Kouta. KOUTOUFIDES, Anthony. KHAN, Intaj. Liberals for Melbourne City. RIZA, Mariam. MARTIN, Luke. Team Wood. WOOD, Arron. DEERING, Erin. The Greens . INGLETON, Roxane. BISINELLA, Greg. STEVENSON, Megan. Labor for Melbourne. REED, Phil. WILLS, Virginia.

■ Councillors (9 vacancies). TEAM WOOD. LIU, Philip Le. OKE, Cathy. ZERVOS, Nicolas Paul. NUR, Hala. CAIAFA, MichaelLee. WEI, Hope Lai. MICHELSON, Steve. TEAM MORGAN MAKE MELBOURNE SAFE CAMILLO, Rafael. CALDWELL, William. VOICES FOR MELBOURNE . MASTERS, Mary. VASILEV-ROBERTSON, James Mary Masters. TEAM HAKIM - RESIDENT INDEPENDENTS. SMITH, Michael. LAM, Lawrence. GAO, Judy. TEAM KOUTA . LIU, Gladys. RAMANI, Zaim. CARNEY, Emma Elizabeth. TJANDRAMULIA, Olivia. RIP UP THE BIKE LANES! GEE, Sandra. SINGH, Pratap. TEAM PARTICIPATE. SAITO, Asako. JANDA, Sam. ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY. KATYAL, Aashna. BANGAAR, Rabin. INNOVATE MELBOURNE. ROWSE, Andrew. GREENWOOD, Jesse. LIBERALS FOR MELBOURNE CITY. GUEST, Owen. LISTON, You Li. LABOR FOR MELBOURNE. GRIFFITHS, Davydd. SHEIKH, Sainab Abdi. ALEISI, Michael. YOUR VOICE MATTERS TO ME. MITCHELL, Krystle Krystle Mitchell. DURBIN, Jayden. THE GREENS. BALL, Olivia. MOON, Aaron. BERIH,

Barry. TEAM ELVIS MARTIN. MARTIN, Elvis. GALBALLY, Sophy. MUJRAL, Mavi. LIN, Jing. MOORE, Paul James. RYMER, Melissa. CULLEN, James. KENNY-SARASA, Carole. TEAM NICK REECE. LOUEY, Kevin. SCOTT, Mark. TEH, Lisa. PATTISON, Jannine. ALI, Hamdi. STANLEY, Suzanne. HARTLEY-KEANE, Simone. VICTORIAN SOCIALISTS. DADICH, Daniel Nair. FOK, Ben. UNGROUPED. SEND, E. LAND, Jake. KANSAKAR, Aishwarya. YUSUF, Mohamed. FRENCH, Callum John.

Melton

■ Bullum Bullum Ward. ABBOUSHI, Steve. GALEVSKI, Steve. HAND-HOWDEN, Keegan.

■ Cambrian Ward. KHANAL, Kubir. KIANI, Aamer. HARDY, Ken. PALACKALODY, George. TURNER, Bob.

■ Coolibah Ward. LEVCHENKOVA, Veronika. SINGH, Gurjant. MORRIS, Brandi. MAJDLIK, Andrew. FARUQ, Md Omor. IKEH, Victor. BORG, Roderick. GREWAL, Jasmeen Kaur. HASHMI, Affan. UDDIN, Nasim.

■ Hilltop Ward . CUGLIARI, Julian. CAMILLERI, Ujjala. VERDON, John. DEEMING, Andrew.

■ Jackwood Ward . JONES, Melanie. VANDENBERG, Ashleigh. KESIC, Goran. SINGH, Satinder. MAKKAR, Lokesh. WALIA, Wally Harpreet Singh. PANNU, Jasmeet Singh. See questionnaire response Pannu Jasmeet SINGH, Mandip.

■ Lake Caroline Ward . O'NEILL, Sarah. PASUPULATE, Ajay. WATTS, Mimmie Claudine. DU, Iris. MAJDLIK, Kathy. KROHN, Jake.

■ Mount Atkinson Ward. ZADA, Phillip. MARWAHA, Harpreet Singh. RAMPUR, Rohit Reddy. SINGH, Ranjit. HAQUE, Golam. PEARSE, Matt.

■ Stringybark Ward. SHARMA, Chander. KAUR, Ravinder. DE SANTIS, Nib. SHANNON, Julie. WADDELL, Stephen. NAGARAJ, Sushma.

■ Watts Ward. WARREN, Ashleigh. RAMSEY, Sophie. TAT, Michael. BHAMBRA, Kulwant Singh. PRICE, Merrick. FASULO, Vincent. WATT, Graham. ROZARIO, George D. CARUANA, Ted.

Merri-bek

■ Bababi Djinanang Ward. SINCLAIR, Lance. GUL, Hassaan. JOSEPH, Lynton Michael. BOLTON, Sue.

■ Box Forest Ward . ELMUSTAPHA, Mohamad. MOORE, Lewis. DUZOVA, Baris. GOLBASI, Metin. MILES, Chris.

■ Brunswick West Ward. DE COURCYBROWNE, Kathleen. SVENSSON, Ella. TAPINOS, Lambros. DELORENZIS, Romeo. DEMANUELE, Anneke.

■ Bulleke-bek Ward. YUAN, Mel. BASSINI, Louisa. MILLER, Owen. IWASAKI, Jay. BREIER, Helen.

■ Djirri-Djirri Ward. PITT, Michelle. SHEIKH, Abdi. GEORGE, Smitha. DAVIDSON, Helen. KUMAR, Praveen See questionnaire response Praveen Kumar. KODDIPPULI ARACHCHIGE, Wickrama.

■ Harmony Park Ward. POLITIS, Helen. SCHEMBRI, Stephen. HEALER, Ruby. PANOPOULOS, Angelica. ARMAOU-MASSOUD, Jordan. CLARKE, Jason A.

■ Pascoe Vale South Ward . PERKINS, Corey. DOOK, Emma. YILDIZ, Oscar.

■ Pentridge Ward. SAKA, Suzan. HELOU, Anthony. ABBOUD, Nat See questionnaire response Nat Abboud. ANDREWARTHA, Jacob. DUFF, Jasmine. MORRISON, Kenna. De LORENZIS, Daniel.

■ Randazzo Ward. ALLIMONOS, Voula Paraskevi. IRVIN, Liz. DANCE, Felix. NASH, Thomas. ROLOGAS, Kosta.

■ Warrk-Warrk Ward. HOPE, Jo-Ann. PERLSTEIN, Jenne. PULFORD, Adam.

■ Westbreen Ward. HOLMES, Chloe. THEODOSIS, Katerine. PAVLIDIS-MIHALAKOS, Helen. PARKER, Henry. EGGLESTONE, Renee. BURROWS, Emma.

Mitchell

■ Central Ward (3 vacancies). OWEN, Brett. HANSON, Timothy. CLARK, Nathan. HAYSOM, Mike. BRAND, Andries. HUMM, Bob. DYSON, Douglas John.

■ North Ward (3 vacancies). HOUGHTON, Eric. JEFFERY, Ned. CHISHOLM, Bill. FERGUSON, Stuart Gregory. PACE, Andrea. DOUGALL, John.

■ South Ward (3 vacancies). JAMES, Claudia. CORNISH, Bob. EVANS, Riley. LOWE, David Andrew. SINGH, Indervir. KOCHAR, Jasdeep. SINGH, Bikram. KOCHER, Ginni. SINGH, Akashdeep.

Monash

■ Banksia Ward. HUA, Michelle. MAHIMKAR, Sweety Sharad. LITTLE, Cameron. ATHANASOPOULOS, Arthur. MATTHEWS, Corey

■ Blackburn Ward. ZHUANG, Jianhang. NGA, Raston. PATERSON, Rebecca. LEFFLER, Matthew. HARAHAP , Dewani.

■ Gallaghers Ward. LAKE, Geoff.

■ Gardiners Creek Ward . NGO, Maria. WIGHT, Jonathon. LIN, Solomon. DE SILVA, Anjalee., van der EYNDEN, Jacob.

■ Jells Ward. PASUPULETI, Rajesh. LIBERATORE, Philip. FERNANDEZ, Marcus. KIM, Dustin. WILSON, Christine. LEE, Elisha

■ Mayfield Ward. KING, Ethelyn. YADAV, Neha. PAWAR, Manohar. LITTLE, Brian. BAUER, Stefanie.

■ Scotchmans Creek Ward. LUO, Nicky. SHIVAREV, Louis. DAYANDAS, Bill.

■ University Ward. FERGEUS, Josh. BARRY, Martin. MURPHY, Dominique. KOCHHAR, Shashi. TAYLOR, Toby.

■ Warrigal Ward. ABRAHAMS, Natasha. JAMES, Stuart.

■ Waverley Park Ward. MURADYAN, Aret.McCLUSKEY, Shane. NAYEF, Renee.

■ Wellington Ward. KLISARIS, Paul. CHOWDHURY, Mazharul.

Moonee Valley

■ Airport Ward. SHAMOON, Simon. HARRIS, Mark. CHANTRY, Jan. WRIGHT, David. JONES, Hamish.

■ Buckley Ward . O'NEILL, Sean. CURKOVIC, Madeline. BARNES, John. SHARPE, Narelle. STAPLETON, Megan. MARTINU, Christian.

■ Canning Ward . HVEZDA, Jacob. PIANESE, Armando. THEOCHARIDES, Paula.

■ Fairbairn Ward . BURN, Phil. McGINNESS, Declan.

■ Milleara Ward. O'NEIL, Jessica. SIPEK, John. CERRITELLI, Joe.

■ Myrnong Ward. ISER, Rose. SMITH, Cameron. ROBERTSON, Juno. GALLAGHER, James. KINNERSLEY, Jodie.

■ Queens Park Ward . ADAMS, Ava. PARRIS, Owen. KASSIMIR, Spencer. BETTIO, Jacob. VASILOGIANNACOPOULOS, Peter. GAROTTI, David. BARTL, David.

■ Steele Creek Ward . PICCOLO, Tania. EMODI, Stefano. LIISTRO, David. BYRNE, Samantha. TYSON, Pierce.

■ Woodlands Ward . COSGRIFF, Fran. MCCURDY, Abby. ERRICHIELLO, Mark A. BRYANT, Jason Stuart. LE DEUX, Tommy. TAYLOR, Lachlan. PISCITELLI, Nino.

Moorabool

■ Nine Vacancies: TATCHELL, Paul. FREEMAN, Sheila. BINGHAM, Jarrod James. VENDITTI TAYLOR, Steven. TATCHELL, Helen. BERRY, Moira. DANGAR, Karellyn. HAWTHORNE, Tim. WARD, Rodney. KEOGH, John. SULLIVAN, Tom. RAY, Michael. KUCERA, Ilona. MUNARI, Ally. BELL, Timothy.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Beek Beek Ward. ROPER, Kate. JENKIN, Lavinia.

■ Benbenjie Ward. JAKOVAC, Dinka. PATTON, Max. CLARKE, Peter.

■ Briars Ward . MARSH, Anthony. O'CONNOR, Despi. DAISH, Bill.

■ Brokil Ward. BINYON, Patrick. MURRAY, Marie. WOOLCOCK, Elizabeth.

■ Coolart Ward. BIGGINS, Neil. ALLENBREESCHOTEN, Dennice. GILL, David.

■ Kackeraboite Ward. BATTY, Stephen. McCAFFREY, Daniel.

■ Moorooduc Ward . RANKEN, Bruce. SMITH, Kathryn.

■ Nepean Ward. ALLEN, Andrea. TOMS, Monique. JONES, Suzanne. MATT, Eddie. BISSINGER, Susan. JONES, Josie. Le MARSHALL, Krysten.

■ Tanti Ward. FALLAW, Nick. BESANKO, Barry. DAVIES, Tom. PINGIARO, Paul

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■ Tootgarook Ward. WILLIAMS, Cam. CELI, Antonella. DE BARTOLO, Andrew.

■ Warringine Ward. STEPHENS, Michael. PALMER, Mark. RACHID, Hilda. MEYER, Simon. ROBERTSON, Nic.

Murrrindindi

■ Cathedral Ward . McAULAY, Sandice. DUNCAN, Judy.

■ Cheviot Ward. CARPENTER, Sue. GALEA, Paul.

■ Eildon Ward. MASKIELL, Ian. STOREN, John. CARR, Anita.

■ King Parrot Ward . LORDING, Eric. TRAVERS, Kim.

■ Kinglake Ward . HOLLINGSWORTH, ADAMS, Jodi.

■ Koriella Ward . HILDEBRAND, Paul. MOLESWORTH, Tim. MOSS, Jane.

■ Red Gate Ward . TIMBURY, Jo. GALLAGHER, Damien.

Nillumbik

■ Blue Lake Ward . BROOKER, Grant. SMITH, David.

■ Bunjil Ward . YAROSZ, Steve. EGAN, Karen. PENROSE, Bill. JOINER, Naomi. MORGAN, Rosie. VEERMAN, Brian. HUNTER, Sarah.

■ Edendale Ward . GREGORY, Chris. GRIMES, Alex. BAKOS, Andrew. JOY, Kelly. JACOBS, Tim. DAHL, Robyn. SCHILLACI, Michael.

■ Ellis Ward. STOCKMAN, Maria. ZILIC, Darren. PERKINS, Peter. MARCHIO, Joe.

■ Sugarloaf Ward. COPE, Kim. STEED, Christopher. CAMPBELL, Narelle. STOREY, Rosemary. PATERNOSTER, Murray.

■ Swipers Gully Ward . McKAY, Kate. HASZLER, Henry. MITROPOULOS, Terry.

■ Wingrove Ward. BALLENGER, Vivian. KINRADE, Wayne. GALLAGHER, Eve. O'CALLAGHAN, Roma. GRAVES, John. DUMARESQ, John. MCLEAN, Malcolm. RANCIE, Rae.

Port Phillip

■ Albert Park Ward . PINDER, Beverley. SLATTERY, Connor. SHERSON, Lauren. HARDY, Rod. LAMB, Joan B. WILLIAMS, Ellie. SMALL, Rhonda.

■ Alma Ward. GROSS, Dick. HALLIDAY, Justin. FOSTER, Josie. HORMAN, Jill. PERERA, Brendan.

■ Balaclava Ward . IAMPOLSKI, Rachel. WAJSBORT, Berri. KATS, Alex. WEBSTER, Jon. DI DONNA, Michelle. BUCKINGHAM, Libby. DARTON, Alex.

■ Elwood Ward. CARRANZA, Liliana. DE SILVA, Janet. CRAWFORD, Louise. GIBSON, Sally.

■ Lakeside Ward. MEARS, Bryan. SILCOX, Levi. McDONALD, Jo. PIERLOT, Ivy. MOORE, Barney.

■ Montague Ward. MAKIN, Alex. MARTIN, Peter. SCHWARZE, Chris. KNOFF, David. SAHAYANATHAN, Judy.

■ Port Melbourne Ward. WHITFIELD, Richard. WRIGHT, David. CUNSOLO, Heather. KING, Adrian William. SABLOK, Sabina.

■ South Melbourne Ward. LEWIS, Trina. JAY, Beti. JAMES, Earl. MULLAHY, Bridget.

■ St Kilda Ward. ROPER, Jenni. BAXTER, Tim. THOMANN, Serge. BLAKELEY, David. BOLGER, Colleen.

Stonnington

■ Como Ward . BALASINGAM, Luke. DOUEIHI, Clayton. HOPPER, Meghan. MILLEAR, Spencer James. TAYLOR, Hamish.

■ Greville Ward. SEHR, Melina. GERAGHTY, Francois. SCOTT, Mike. LOUEY, Susan. MENADUE, Alan. BAKER, Alison. FRANCAZIO, Paul.

■ Hedgeley Dene Ward. FAST, Josh. BEVILACQUA, Claudio. IGLICKI, Joel. DAVIS, Sally.

■ Malvern Valley Ward. KLISARIS, Jami. GIANFRIDDO, Joe.

■ Orrong Ward. BUCH, Henry. CHOUDHURY, Samantha. PATEN, Arkie.

■ South Yarra Ward . FULLER, Mitch. MCLEAN, Julie. HELY, Kate.

■ Toorak Ward, GRIFFIN, Marcia. HUMPHRIES, Tom. SEGAL, David. BICKERTON, Lloyd.

■ Tooronga Ward . HAMMOND, Peter. MORGAN, Polly. BELL, Jamie.

■ Wattletree Ward. LIDANO, Tammy. NASSER, Kerrie. STEFANOPOULOS, Steve. BATAGOL, Nicki. GARDNER, Allyssa.

Strathbogie

■ Seven vacancies. JEFFERY, Scott. HALSALL, Vicki. STEVENS, Fiona. MAHON, Stephen Peter. DAVIDSON, Jimmy. EWARTKENNEDY, Claire. SMITH, Brad. BILLINGS, Jim. YORK, Frank. McCLAREN, Amanda. RAEBURN, Christopher. HOLLOWAY, Clark. WEATHERALD, Robin Hull. BINKS, Laura. CARLSON, Gregory.

Whitehorse

■ Cootamundra Ward. RICKARD, Jeffrey. LEEREVELD, Nyssa. CHEESMAN, Greg. FERGUSON, Alec Waleed. MUNROE, Andrew. SIMPSON, Kieran.

■ Elgar Ward. MALTBY, Heather. BARKER, Blair. TENNI, David. LE, Thu.

■ Kingsley Ward. LUU, Maeve. McNEILL, Amanda. SMITH, Greg. TONJAMBA KHUMAN, Jotin. GOLDSMITH, Gayle. PITISANO, Nadia

See questionnaire response Nadia Pitisano. LANGFORD, Kirsten.

■ Lake Ward. MASSOUD, Denise. FENNELL, Zak. ZHENG, Hong Lin. WELLER, Hayley.

■ Mahoneys Ward . MARTIN, Jason. GADANI, Nildhara. LANE, Mark. MAKHIJANI, Anne V.

■ Simpson Ward . KIRKE, Tim. CUTTS, Prue.

■ Sparks Ward. LIU, Tina. ZHANG, Carol. QIN, Aaron. AFAJ, Saravina. ALLAN, Peter John.

■ Terrara Ward. GUNN, Jarrod. MANOS, George.

■ Walker Ward. GAUT, Stephanie. STENNETT, Ben. DWYER, Josh. DAW, Philip. BROWN, Preston. DAVIS, Christine.

■ Wattle Ward. DIXON, Greg. DAVENPORT, Andrew. LI, Sandy.

Whittlesea

■ Bundoora Ward. ZINNI, Daniela. HANNA, Danny. SINGH, Harsh. NIKOLOVSKI, Jamie. SHAH, Nimesh. HENDERSON, Marcelle. STOCKMAN, Richard. MANCUSO, Anthony.

■ Epping Ward. LENBERG, David. BATTEN, Donny. SUKKAR, Edward. SAYAR, Nessie. HUSSEIN, Rachael.

■ Ganbu Gulinj Ward. COX, Lawrie. ISAAC, Patricia See questionnaire response Patricia Isaac. GUJRAL, Bineet. KAUR, Santosh. MOHAMUD, Ahmed Farole. van BREE, Ursula. YOLDAS, Gulhan.

■ Kirrip Ward. UPADHYAY, Jay. McLINDON, Aidan. KAUR, Gurinder. KHAN, Imran.

■ Lalor Ward . KOZMEVSKI, Stevan. McNAUGHT, Ellen. HAJICHRISTOU, Nicholas.

■ Mernda Ward. TAGGAR, Rohit. LAPPIN, Jarrod. SHARP, William.

■ Mill Park Ward. MORAN, Eva. COLWELL, Blair. ABI RAAD, Maurice. MASON, Samantha. FRY, John. MALIVINDI, Robert.

■ North Ward . FRANKS, Helen. PAL, Shashi. FRANCIS, James. BANSAL, Munish Kumar. KRASSOS, Mary. HURREY, Phil. STOW, Christine.

■ Painted Hills Ward. GUNN, Deb. LEE, Ross.

■ South Morang Ward. TAYLOR, Martin. PEPE, Vesna. FILIPPOPOULOS, Andrew. LOBOSCO, Monique.

■ Thomastown Ward. BROOKS, Nicholas James. BAI, Quentin. GARNHAM, Sarah. THORNTON, Lea. THAI, Trung Thanh. STAVRAKIS, George. TIWARI, Chaman. MCGLASHAN, Halimah H. F.

Wyndham

■ Bemin Ward . SINGH, Preet. LADBROOKE, Nick. PAREDES, Rufo. DIEP, Janette. CRON, Linda. SINGH, Gursharan. PANDITHARATHNE, Rav Sri. DE CASTRO, Cesar. SUTHAR, Ramesh. ISLAM, Nusrat. BAHADUR, Syeda. SAEED, Sadra. GABA, Geet. NIJAMUDEEN, Jazeer. RUXTON, Ian.

■ Brinbeal Ward. THIRUCHELVAM, Kishaun. DEVAPURA, Ian. RIFAI, A. Raheem. MOINUDDIN, Aijaz. PRABHAKAR, Rishi. SZATKOWSKI, Robert. KAUR, Virpal. HILI, Peter. ■ Cheetham Ward. NEWHOUSE, Angela.

NEVILLE, Emi. McINTYRE, Susan. JAVED, Kamran. SINGH, Satnam. VISWANATHAN, Shyam.

■ Featherbrook Ward. HILL, Jasmine. SMITH, Tully. MOLOTSKY, Vladimir. REDDY, Raja. NAIM, Hasan. SMALL, Kelvin. FERNANDES, Arthur. HOOPER, Tony. REHMAN, Aneez.

■ Grange Ward . KUMAR, Tushar. JACKSON, Beth. WAUGH, Melb. MAHFOUD, Marcel John. HABIB, Azhar. MELHEM, Sophie. BARCATTA, Patrizia. O'CONNOR, Lillian. McGUIRE, Shannon. AHMAD, Malik. ■ Heathdale Ward . BODDEKE, Jack. BARRERA, Jennie. ELSBURY, Andrew.

■ Iramoo Ward. RAIZADA, Monica Sharma. AUSTIN, Jade. KING, Maria. KIRBY, David. MARKOVIC, Lisa. TANDON, Prashant. KHAN, Nurul.

■ Quandong Ward. DEWHURST, Monica. KIYAGA, Poly. JOSHI, Vikas. NARANG, Muneet. MIGLANI, Amanpreet. MAYNARD, Peter John. ■ Werribee Park Ward . SHAW, Mia Frances. CURKOWSKYJ, Thomas. MARCUS, Heather. SHERWAL, Ashok (Retired).

■ Williams Landing Ward. HEGEDICH, Adele Albina. ABDULOVSKI, Adrian. ZHAO, Larry. MADIGAN, Patrick Joseph. HASHMI, Ali. FARACI, Luke. MISRA, Inshu. AN, Aaron. AHMED, Rahima. ASLAM, Sayeed. PATRA, Jagdish. RAMESH, Sahana.

■ Wimba Ward . BANSAL, Deepak. SANDHU, Navpreet Singh. IVES, Kieran. GILLIGAN, Josh. RAHMAN, Shaikh.MALUAL, Paul Mayen. PATEL, Satish. BARLOW, Henry. McALINEY, Kim. PATEL, Ketan. HOPPER, Paul. UPPARLAPALLE, Venkat Ram.

Yarra

■ Boulevard Ward . McRITCHIE, Sarah. HARRISON, Sharon. WATKINS, Campbell. TOLLER, Annie. LINDENMAYER, Ned. NORTH, Oscar.

■ Curtain Ward. SPROTT, Peter. TSE, Alan.

Election News

CROSSLAND, Edward. SPARK, Anna. MURPHY, Bronwyn.

■ Hoddle Ward . LEE, Tony. HARROLD, Sharie. POPE, Brielle. MEDLYN, Holly Cruickshank. WADE, Sophie. GEMINDER, S. GLYNATSIS, Michael.

■ Langridge Ward . ASTON, Evangeline. FRETWELL, Angus. WATT, Harrison. TRAN, Ha.

■ Lennox Ward. RAZOS, Peter. REDWOOD, Vicki. BRIC, John. CHANDRAMOHAN, Thihan. SALDANHA, Theresa. DAVIES, Andrew. POUSTIE, Sam.

■ MacKillop Ward . JOLLY, Stephen. GIBSON, Belle. GEORGE, Charlotte. SMITH, Renee.

■ Melba Ward . HOVENGA, Karen. HO, Meca. IMAM, Mubarek. HEFFERNAN, Stella. WITTY, Sarah. MAYNARD, Christine. CHIPPERFIELD, Victoria. RADONIC, Katarina.

■ Nicholls Ward . CLAMART, Thibaut. GOMEZ, Kenneth. LAROCCA, Remy. EGGLESTON, Samuel. NOONE, Catherine.

■ Yarra Bend Ward . O'BRIEN, Bridgid. GNIESLAW, Leonie. POST, Jill. CASTRO WILLIAMS, Amaya. McKENZIE, Sarah.

Yarra Ranges

■ Billanook Ward. WRIGHT, Wendy. HEENAN, Tim.

■ Chandler Ward . GROOBY, Belinda. HANSEN, Ashley. WARD, Gareth.

■ Chirnside Ward. HIGGINS, Richard.

■ Lyster Ward . SPRUHAN, Mick. MCILWAIN, Peter.SAREEN, Divesh.

■ Melba Ward . TODOROV, Sophie. TEMPLER, Chris. MAZZARELLA, Mitch.

■ O'Shannassy Ward . CHILD, Jim. MIKELSONS, Wil. DUKE, Karen. TALBETT, James. STORMER, R. Jane. BOND, Chloe. LITTLE, Dylan J.

■ Ryrie Ward. McALLISTER, Fiona.

■ Streeton Ward . PETERSEN, Sigrid. MARRIOTT, Jeff.

■ Walling Ward. FERRIER, David. COX, Len.

Group ‘retired’ from Council elections

■ Sixteen local council election candidates across the state have been retired after being found ineligible to nominate.

Many of these are a result of routine checking by the Department of Government Services and Local Government Victoria crosschecking the VEC’s list of candidates with the register of local government candidate training.

This process identified that as of Monday, September 30, 12 candidates did not complete their training as declared in their nominations.

It is a legislative requirement for candidates to complete this training in the two years before election day, in order to be able to nominate. As part of the nomination process, candidates are required to declare they have completed the training and specify a completion date for the training. Over 99 per centof candidates successfully completed the training.

Before retiring each candidate, the Victorian Electoral Commission provided them with an opportunity to respond to the intention to retire them, as required by the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020. As a result, some candidates were subsequently matched against the register of local government candidate training and were not retired.

This brings the total number of retired candidates to 16, after four candidates were retired just after the close of nominations after being found ineligible to nominate. This brings the current total number of candidates running in the elections to 2215.

The VEC website is regularly updated to reflect the latest retired candidates.

List

of retired candidates to date

■ Darren LUDOWYKE (Whitehorse City Council, Eley Ward)*

■ Matt PERKINS – (Banyule City Council, Griffin Ward)*

■ Ashok SHERWAL – (Wyndham City Council, Werribee Park Ward)*

■ Anand SHARMA – (Hume City Council, Mount Ridley Ward)*

■ Christine MAYNARD (Yarra City Council, Melba Ward)

■ Renee JACKSON (Frankston City Council, Elisabeth Murdoch Ward)

■ Ben FRAWLEY (Frankston City Council, Yamala Ward)

■ David GREENWOOD (Greater Geelong City Council, You Yangs Ward)

■ Paula MORGAN (Hobsons Bay City Council, Laverton Ward)

■ Mohamad ABBOUCHE (Hume City Council, Bababi Marning Ward)

■ Tegan DUNNE (Manningham City Council, Westerfolds Ward)

■ Wendy ROWLES (Maroondah City Council, Bungalook Ward)

■ Bill PENROSE (Nillumbik Shire Council, Bunjil Ward)

■ Simone WHITE (Darebin City Council, South Central Ward)

■ Bill DAISH (Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Briars Ward)

■ Matt STEPHENSON (East Gippsland Shire Council)

The VEC is working with Local Government Victoria to resolve additional potential retirements related to non-completion of the candidate training. Retirements will be published as digital public notices at https:// publicnotices.vic.gov.au/

Under the Local Government Act 2020 and Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020 , a candidate must have completed the mandatory training at the time they lodge their nomination.

The regulations require a candidate to declare they have completed the training and specify their date of completion. The certificate of completion is not required to be produced to the VEC

It is an offence to nominate for election when you are not entitled to nominate. It is also an indictable offence to provide false or misleading information in any declaration or application related to the elections, including the nomination form.

The Victorian Electoral Commission is an independent and impartial body established under Victoria's Electoral Act 2002, responsible for holding state and local council elections. It maintains the register of Victorian electors (the electoral roll).

Dahlin! It's the Jeanne Little Show

■ Dahlin! It's the Jeanne Little Show! is coming to the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale, on November 24, presented by Caroline Ferguson.

Written and directed by Kieran Carroll, the show weaves together song and story, detailing Jeanne’s humble beginnings raised by a single mum, to being a Gold Logie award winner in 1976.

Jeanne was well known for her remarkable career on the small screen, then in cabaret and theatre internationally and finally into her long battle with Alzheimer's disease

The Australian mum, who could talk to anyone, became an overnight sensation on Australian television after a one-off guest appearance led to a regular spot on the Mike Walsh Show in the 70s and 80s.

She interviewed the likes of Bob Hawke and Tom Selleck and was interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson on UK television. But her ‘overnight’ success ruffled feathers within the television industry, and no one congratulated her when she won a Gold Logie

Yet, Jeanne was a trailblazer for women in the Australian media landscape, not to mention women in comedy.

Caroline Ferguson is a Melbourne radio presenter, voice-over artist and performer. She has appeared in television commercials, theatrical productions, short films and web productions, and has trained with Impro Melbourne, The National Theatre Drama School and St Martins Youth Arts Centre

Kieran Carroll is an award-winning Australian playwright who writes dramas, biographical works, adaptations and comedies. He has had 25 plays produced in Australia, America and England and has received writing residencies around the world including the prestigious Yaddo in Saratoga Springs, New York. Recent productions include the highly successful Sons of Sun (Sydney Opera House, 2014-2018) and In The Mens (La Mama Courthouse, Melbourne, 2017).

Performance Details: Sunday, November 24 at 2pm. Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale https://www.kingstonarts.com.au/WhatsOn/all-events/dahlin-its-the-jeanne-littleshow - Cheryl Threadgold

Hello Asteroid

■ It’s February 26, 2070, and the world is about to end. So begins the premise of Hamish Pickering’s cabaret comedy show, Hello, Asteroid!

Pickering plays Charlie, Hamish’s future grandson, all alone with a piano and a bottle of red wine, waiting for Armageddon.

Charlie converses with his house plants, which audience members conveniently voice.

Profound metaphysical questions about our existence put randomly chosen audience members on the spot. For example, what use is fear if you know you are going to die?

There's much to think about on a late Tuesday night in Melbourne.

It seems Charlie’s only friend is his AIgenerated Robo-Aid, Allan

A Kubrick HAL-like presence in the ether, an easily offended voice of doom counting down Charlie’s last hour on Earth.

“Thirty minutes until impact, you have zero calls and messages.”

Charlie is experiencing an existential crisis. Not, we might think, due to his impending death, but rather due to his latest failed romance.

In between thoughts of life, love, and the universe, Pickering plays original compositions with lyrics set to cool jazz melodies ruminating on existentialist pillars: death, isolation, and meaninglessness.

Musings on life and love are treated with a sardonic smile. Questions from the absurd to the profound pepper the narrative.

Clever, gently comic rather than laughout-loud, this is a show that leaves you with questions.

How would you spend the last hour of your life?

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

■ In this new adaptation by Gill Hornby, an abridged dramatic reading of Austen’s work, violinist Madeleine Easton, accompanied by pianist Dan Le, introduced Austen to the audience and provided a melodic prelude for her work.

As an initiation, Easton takes us through a potted history of the Regency period and its music, giving the musicians a chance to play classical works by Schubert, Beethoven and Mendelsohn

When composing the score of the much-loved 1995 BBC series Pride and Prejudice, Schubert’s melodies spurred Carl Davis, and this live soundtrack accompanies the reading.

Directed by Tyran Peake, Mikailah Looker’s simple set, comprising a chaise lounge and a writing desk, sets the tone; the audience transports to the Bennet’s country estate at Longbourn

Narrator Nadine Garner was delightful, luring the audience into the story with a gesture here and an intonation there.

With a swish of her grey velvet frock coat, she embodied each character, dexterously switching between them.

By just moving her knee or fidgeting with her collar, we felt Mr Darcy’s discomfort.

With the lift of an eyebrow, we felt Lizzie Bennet’s contempt for the obsequious Mr Collins

With a flick of the hand, we felt the scorn emanating from Lady Catherine de Bourgh

The audience hung on every word as the exceptionally talented Garner traversed the difficulties of pride, prejudice, and, ultimately, love.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Don Giovanni

■ Works from the classical canon are always open to new interpretations and renderings, hopefully bringing them to life for contemporary audiences from different backgrounds to those for which the original work was intended.

This was exactly the case with BK Opera's wonderful production of the Mozart opera Don Giovanni when it was set at a BDSM Play party. Giovanni plays out over two acts and is based on the famous Spanish legend of the libertine Don Juan

The central character is a promiscuous amoral nobleman who lies, cheats, rapes and murders as he takes full advantage of his social status in seeking to sate nothing but his own carnal lusts.

However, those very same carnal lusts, powering his self-serving actions, prove his undoing when a horrible fate befalls him.

Music for the opera was composed by Mozart with the libretto written by Lorenzo da Ponte The action combines tragedy with comedy, with elements of the supernatural also in the mix.

Mozart's dynamic score beautifully captures the whirlwind of feelings and heightened emotions felt by Giovanni himself and those in his thrall who eventually fall victim to him.

The main cast consisted of eight singers, ably supported by a small chorus of six. All eight gave strong captivating performances with wonderfully expressive voices. Sung in Italian with English surtitles, it was easy to follow the opera as its narrative unfolded, both in terms of the action taking place and the emotional and passionate turmoil underlying the action.

Don Giovanni was directed by BK Opera founder Kate Millett who worked with conductor Gloria Gamboz and repetiteur/pianist Kevin Tamanini

This trinity of talented artists, working with a superb production team, created a pared-back and dark interpretation of this classic opera.

In so doing they did a magnificent job of realising the company's stated aim of presenting the classics to a modern younger audience.

A standing ovation then for BK Opera's provocative Don Giovanni Performed at the Meat Market Stables, North Melbourne.

- Review by Peter Murphy

The Librarian

■ Lochie Laffin-Vines has utilised his experience as a librarian to create a show that is comedic and charming with just the right touch of pathos.

The comedy is in the characters he identifies as fellow librarians with all their quirks and idiosyncrasies which make them human and believable. T

hose that frequent the library are equally recognisable as are their annoying habits and odd behaviour. They are all human. Into this mix Laffin-Vines gives us Ian who correlates his role as children’s story teller with his ambition to become the next host of Play School.

Dramatically, Laffin-Vines provides us with observations of human conduct, a personal narrative of Ian’s ambition and a book reading session requiring audience participation. The latter is priceless with adults singing nursery rhymes and recounting the gestures to ‘itsy-bitsy spider’ which this reviewer can remember from his childhood. The experience is universal and timeless.

Directed by Rob Lloyd with Sandro Falce providing the light and sound, there is a nice balance here between the character’s desire for recognition, an awareness of the delight and importance of his role, and the comic sensibility in the compassion and sympathy that ties with unrequited ambition. The venue also added to the occasion being held in the undercroft of The Bard’s Apothecary bar. In all, a worthy inclusion in Melbourne’s Fringe Festival.

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Review by David McLean

■ As part of the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival, Weave Movement Theatre ensemble members are performing The Solos at Dancehouse.

Weave Movement Theatre’s mission is to provide a platform for advanced performing arts training for people with disabilities. They encourage members, both disabled and nondisabled, creativity and aim to challenge conventions and subvert audience expectations.

Opening night’s presentation was Program One featuring solo performances by Anthony Riddell (collaborating with Peter Fraser and Dale Gorfinkel), David Baker (collaborating with Milly Cooper) and Janice Florence, Artistic Director of Weave Movement Theatre (collaborating with Michelle Heaven)

Anthony Riddell performed Two Arms Moving Independently. He imaginatively navigates a world where he discovers teeth marks on the sun and did so with strong vocalisation. He created an image using live camera to screen visuals and reacted in unison with protozoa images on an AV screen. The performance might have been enhanced with some music undertones throughout.

David Baker performed Shifting Ritual. His piece was based on day to day rituals like getting out of bed, dressing, going to work, going home. The clever use of fast and strong instrumental music creating sounds of our world moving fast around us, and the juxtaposition of moving slowly and precisely through life rituals, worked well. The AV on a white vest was an enjoyable touch. David gave a very confident performance.

Janice Florence performed A Pleasant Haunting. Janice has a great presence and her mesmerising arm movements enhanced the visual story of what the voiceover told about her childhood stories. The final poignant poem finished with a lovely sentiment – You can’t get back to the lawns of infancy, but repetition has its lovely place. The performance was interesting, funny and very entertaining.

The program is confronting, interesting and challenges audiences. Congratulations to all the stage crew at Dancehouse who enriched each performer with exacting sound and lighting cues.

For future Weave Movement Theatre performances go to weavemovementtheatre. com.au

- Review by Lyn Hurst

$1 mil. assistance from NIDA

■ In 2025, NIDA will provide over a million dollars in student financial assistance across 104 unique scholarships thanks to the vital support of its generous donors.

The Balnaves Foundation, ARA, Tim Fairfax, YouTube, Prime Video, Daughters of Penelope (AHEPA Australia), Ingham’s and Animal Logic Entertainment along with new partner the Dylan Alcott Foundation have all pledged to support NIDA students from a diverse community to undertake world-class training.

NIDA CEO, Liz Hughes said: “NIDA is immensely grateful to our scholarship partners for this crucial support. These life-changing scholarships will enable talented creative students who may not have had the financial means to undertake intensive industry-ready learning.”

The extensive range of scholarships will provide support to students pursuing degrees in the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services, and Master of Fine Arts, by helping to cover essential living expenses and fees, with some offering travel costs, mentorship and paid traineeships at the completion of study. These scholarships include:

NIDA also thanks all other donors for their support for Life-Changing Scholarships including Andrew Cameron and Cathy Cameron, Andrew Michael and Michele Brooks

These are just some of the NIDA scholarships which are made possible through the generosity of donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and bequests through the NIDA Foundation Trust to support the next generation of Australian storytellers.

Applicants must first apply to their course of choice, and then apply for a Scholarship. Applications to NIDA close October 14. development@nida.edu.au.

● ● Violinist Madeleine Easton Photo: Robert Catto

● ● ● ● Anthony Riddell in The Solos. Photo: Paul Dunn

Maya Charles Sedergreen and Nick Beecher in Don Giovanni.

Photo: Kate Cameron

SIMPLY THE BEST Shows

■ The Basin Theatre Group: God of Carnage (by Yasmina RezaUntil October 13 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Julie Cunningham. Bookings: thebasintheatre.org.au

■ Encore Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) Until October 12 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Annie Blood. Bookings: Trybookin

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Laramie Project (by Moises Kaufman) Until Octobder 26 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchinson. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au

■ CPP Community Theatre: Hello Dolly! October 11, 12, 17, 18 at 8pm, October 12 at 2pm and October 19 at 5pm at Mahon Theatre at Aquinas College, 46 Great Ryrie St., Ringwood. Director/Choreographer: Tamblyn Smith; Musical Director: Charlotte Black. Bookings: https://cppcommunitytheatre. com.au/ For all ticket enquiries, please email: tickets@cppcommunitytheatre.com.au (In consideration of other patrons and cast, children under the age of three will only be admitted to the theatre for the matinee performance.)

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Come From

Away October 11 – 26 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Rob Robson; Musical Director; Malcom Huddle; Choreographer: Tailem Tynan. Bookings: cloc.org.au

■ LOTS Theatre (Legends of the Skies): Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, October 2427 incl. Matinees at the Casey Hangar Theatrette, Moorabbin Air Museum, First Ave., Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings essential. Trybooking.

■ Malvern Theatre Company: True Minds (Joanna Murray-Smith) October 27 – November 9 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Dexter Bourke. Malverntheatre.com.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC): Pippin November 8 – 23 at Altona City Theatre. wmtc.org.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde) November 15 –30 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: htc.org.au

■ Peridot Theatre Company: 1984 (by George Orwell) November 14 – 24 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Directors: Sharon Maine and Joe Dias. Bookings: peridot.com.au

■ OSMaD: The Addams Family. December 6 – 14 at the Geoff McComas, Scotch College Campus. Bookings: osmad.com.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Peter Pan (a new adaptation from J. M. Barrie’s classic) December 6 – 14 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Robbie Nicholson. Bookings: htc.org.au

Auditions

■ Nova Music Theatre: The Music Man. For further details visit novamusictheatre. com.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsence (by The Goodale Brothers) October 13, 14 at 7pm at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Morgan Thomas-Connor. Audition enquiries: morgantc94@gmail.com

■ The Mount Players: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) October 19, 20 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Vicki Smith. Audition bookings: Vicki Smith, stagestruck58@me.com

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Home, I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) October 20 at 2pm and October 22 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Bob Bramble. Audition bookings: bobbramble2013@gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold

■ More than just a retrospective of Turner’s hits, the Tina Turner Musical has been masterfully crafted by writer Katori Hall allowing the songs to provide added depth and nuance to a biography of a cultural icon whose life spanned several generations of musical change and whose experience resonates with societal issues which are still extant today; racism, abuse, rejection and identity.

Ruva Ngwenya plays Tina. Her voice is three parts silk and seven parts tungsten steel. You felt the potential from the first note and, when unleashed, you shivered.

She captured Tina’s journey, her vocal range and actions emulating the idol Tina became. A daunting task. Equally proficient were the cast who are too many to name but, vocally, they were stunning and they played their parts with the appropriate degree of comedy or menace depending on what was required.

And I will give a nod to the unheralded performer who played Young Tina.

Theatrically, the set (Mark Thompson) was clean and efficient with an emphasis given to lighting (Bruno Poet) to affect mood and period.

This was evident especially in the psychedelic era of the 70s. The slick entrance of simple walls or props allowed the pace to be sustained. And locations were established by back projection.

What this meant was that an emphasis was placed on the performers to set, carry and maintain the atmosphere. A lone voice in the spotlight is a powerful thing.

Director Phyllida Lloyd, choreographer Anthony Van Laast and musical director Christina Polimos have given us a history lesson.

And just when you think you have come to terms with Tina’s life story, the finale explodes with a power that lifts the audience to their feet – literally.

The show began prior to Tina’s record breaking Brazilian concert and you felt the impact of Tina’s stage presence in the final scene. This is so much more than a musical.

If you could bottle Tina, this would be it. Just be careful when you pull open the stopper.

Playing now at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne.

Bookings: tinathemusical.com.au/tickets/ melbourne/

- Review by David McLean

Arts Centre is 40

■ Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building and its iconic Spire will celebrate its 40th anniversary onOctober 29.

Throughout October Arts Centre Melbourne will mark the occasion with the release of a new documentary series Building An Icon presented by Tim Ros s, architecture and design tours, a unique furniture installation inspired by architect Sir Roy Grounds and an Australian Performing Arts Collection display.

The bold and beautiful Theatres Building and Spire, home of the State Theatre, Playhouse and Fairfax Studio, was the vision of pioneering mid-century architect Sir Roy Grounds, while Oscar-winning designer John Truscott masterminded Arts Centre Melbourne’s lush interiors. The official opening on October 29 1984 was a glittering party for the ages - the culmination of decades of planning, advocacy and construction.

Forty years later the beloved cultural landmark is undergoing its first major upgrades with the refurbishment of its glorious heritage elements and improvements to accessibility to ensure the Theatres Building can continue to welcome all Victorians

“Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building and Spire is the glowing centrepiece of Melbourne’s arts precinct, and we are proud to honour its legacy as a site for world-class performance and artistry,” said Arts Centre Melbourne’s Chief Executive Officer Karen Quinlan.

“We invite the community to celebrate and reflect on this significant milestone by attending a show, joining a tour, watching our documentary series or just taking in the beautiful architecture and design of the building,”

The Building an Icon series will be released

this month, showcasing the rich history and cultural significance of the Theatres Building and its iconic Spire. Hosted by mid-century modern design enthusiast Tim Ross, the three-part series features exclusive interviews and rare archival material to illuminate the story of how this cultural landmark was created on the banks of the Yarra. In conversation with guests including architect Victoria Grounds (daughter of Sir Roy Grounds ), and Truscott historian Denise Whitehouse, Tim Ross explores how the unique blend of striking architecture, decadent Hollywood-style interiors and mid-century Australian art so successfully brings together people and performance. The series concludes with a focus on the future of Arts Centre Melbourne

Design enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view the Sir Roy Grounds furniture collection at Arts Centre Melbourne from October 28 - November 6, The newly released collection is designed by Melbourne-based K5 Furniture in collaboration with Roy Grounds’ daughter Victoria Grounds and architectural historian Tony Lee. In line with Grounds’ original designs the range exemplifies his restrained, minimalist style.

Members of the public are also invited to join a limited-edition tour of the architectural, art and interior design highlights of the Theatres Building from October 12-November 9.

Participants will hear how Grounds’ bold vision shaped Melbourne’s cultural landmark, experience the decadent interiors created by John Truscott, view highlights from the Public Art Collection and learn how upgrades to the Theatres Building as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation will meet contemporary needs while preserving heritage.

Also on display throughout October in the Smorgon Family Plaza is an Australian Performing Arts Collection display - Worlds Under the Spire – showcasing set models from the Australian Performing Arts Collection that represent productions staged in Arts Centre Melbourne venues since 1984.

For further information, visit artscentremelbourne.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Lost Book of Magic

■ From Amelia Mellor, the award-winning author of The Grandest Bookshop in the World and The Bookseller’s Apprentice, comes The Lost Book of Magic.

The high stakes finale in the middle grade series will have you staying up well past your bedtime to discover how the story ends!

The Lost Book of Magic is set in 1895, two years after The Grandest Bookshop in the World – which has sold more than 76,000 copies, won several awards and has been translated into seven different languages – reuniting beloved characters from the first book with old friends from the prequel.

Amelia embedded her novel’s setting with the real-world concerns of the 1890’s. The Gold Rush had ended, extreme weather took its toll on production, and people were facing unemployment, disease and starvation.

But while many other businesses closed their doors, Cole’s Book Arcade pushed through and continued to provide accessible education and entertainment for a city in need of joy.

Amelia Mellor began her writing career as her secondary school’s resident playwright in Year 11.

- Contributed

Classical Voices

■ Firbank Grammar School’s Patricia Turner Centre for Creative Arts was resounding with the fine voices of the classical singers of the future, as the venue for the 2024 Classical Voice Singing Competition for aspiring singers from Years 9 to 12.

In its fourth year, the CVSS is a vital part of the Melbourne arts scene, with the number of entrants demonstrating the enthusiasm for this competition, which has grown by 263 per cent since its inaugural year of 2021. It featured more than 200 singers over three days of competition, with singers coming from as far as Mildura and Sydney. One of the important messages to the singers from the organisers of the eisteddfod was “Enjoy yourselves and have fun – we wish you all the best.”

One of the showcases of the competition was the Novice Aria Award, which had 18 singers performing.

Taking out the winner’s prize of $250 was Toorak’s Anderson Mokyiu with an aria from another Handel opera, Rinaldo. Anderson also won the Max Riebl Early Music Award of $50, for the best performance of an early music item. The award commemorates the late young counter-tenor Max Riebl, who died tragically young of cancer two years ago. Like Max, Anderson is also a countertenor.

Claiming the runner up’s prize of $100 Isabella Hincksman from Surrey Hills, who gave a superb performance of Ombre Mai Fu from Handel’s opera Xerxes Singers benefitted from the wise and supportive comments of adjudicator Theresa Borg , and major sponsor Stewart Kelly’s House of Pianos provided a fine concert grand piano for accompanists Isaac Mouskovias and Christopher Milbourn to play.

Julie Houghton

First Love Is The Revolution

■ Wit Incorporated returns to the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Melbourne's west with First Love is the Revolution, written by VCA graduate Rita Kalnejais, from November 7-16.

Directed by Emma Drysdale, the story tells of a misfit teenager and a young fox falling in love, despite their killer instincts. Torn apart by their complicated families and an ever-oppressive society, everything from morals to destiny is tested in this whirlwind romance.

Comedic and scarily relatable, First Love is the Revolution is described as “a zany portrait of finding shelter in others when chaos surrounds you”.

Performance Details: Dates and Times: November 7 - 16 at 7.30pm and 3pm; Preview Nov 7 at 7.30pm; Opening Night November 8 at 7.30pm with reception.

Auslan Interpreted show: November 16 at 3pm

Venue: Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8A Hyde St., Footscray.

Bookings: (online only) witinc.com.au/ shows/first-love-is-the-revolution - Cheryl Threadgold

● ● Ruva Ngwenya and the Ikettes in Tina, the Tina Turner Musical

Photo: Daniel Boud

● ● ● ● Isabella Hincksman, adjudicator Theresa Borg and Anderson Mokyiu.

MACBETH AT MUST

■ This MUST production of Macbeth in original style, poetic yet energetically bloodthirsty. delivered on both, plus some interesting angles of choreographed moves on the simple set (Callum Dale), symbolically framed by grey ragged battlement cloths .

Innovative physical depictions of Macbeth’s mighty battle feats, which led to his well earned Thane of Cawdor title, was a clever portent of choreograph usage in this production.

Praise to Su Min Lee, Eloise Vernon and Kyra Hatzikosmidis also for the banquet scene moves as Banquo’s (Jonathan Best) ghost glides to and fro.

The powerful “army line”, in the final battle scene, complete with rhythmic stomps, was another cleverly successful choreographed scene.

Yvonne Virsik’s concept of MacBeth addressing straight out with witches or army behind worked better for the army; the witches’ power was a little lost in that early scene.

The witches' speeches were a wonderful contrast to the brutal power talk of MacBeth (John Burgess) and his Lady (Elena Rufenacht).

The mystique of the three (Felicity Barrow, Tiara Pires, Jasmine Salter) with their rhythmic poetic emphasis on the first syllables heightened their manipulative power to determine MacBeth’s path to self destruction.

Fergus McLaren (Ross),Patrick Leon (MacDuff) Julia Faragher (Lady MacDuff) and Jonathan Best (Banquo) easily carried the honourable and good of the story in their roles, as the extent of MacBeth’s evil dawns on each.

The chilling murder of MacDuff’s wife and children was particularly poignant as was Ross’s attempts to break the news as gently as possible. And Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene seeped into our bones as we saw the internal havoc she had brought upon herself.

Lighting Ryan Mangold and Cai Venn was instrumental in pivoting our emotions using red plunges, shadows, and the horizontal beam over the army. Costumes had a useful eclectic era quality, highlighting the timeless qualities of envy, “o’ervaulting ambition” and the dangers of mind manipulation.

A most commendable production at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University.

- Review by Maggie Morrison

Bisexual Intellectuals

■ Fresh from an award-winning, sold-out Adelaide Fringe Festival season, the Melbourne Fringe presents Bisexual Intellectuals co-created and performed by three talented South Australian cabaret artistes.

The trio comprises close friends Millicent , aka Mim, Sarre whose ‘Opinionated’ won ‘Best Cabaret’ at

Adelaide Fringe 2023, Jemma Allen (award-winning queer parody musical Reclaiming Harry) and Rosie Russell (resident artist of cultfavourite cabaret, The Finest Filth Variety Hour).

The impetus for creating the show was driven by a sense of poor representation of bisexuals in society, media and pop-culture despite being the largest group in the LBGT+ community.

We laugh, empathise and play Bingo as bi-phobia is dismantled and oft seen portrayals of queer tragedy are dispelled all in a playful way.

The cabaret celebrates the joys of bisexuality through sharing personal experience and clever, poignantly written songs and dance.

The cast use a multitude of musical genres and dance styles to tease our emotions.

An Irish folk ballad gently highlights bisexual women’s attraction to effeminate men. A hilarious portrayal of the trope of bisexual women’s inability to sit in a chair comes alive in EDM headbanger. The skilful and exuberant cast includes a tap dance performance.

A simple set, clever use of audio visuals, lighting and sound effects support the artists.

With their strong voices the trio sang individual solo songs and also threepart harmonies.

Jemma had us rolling about with her confusion over the meaning of erasure when she sang and danced dressed as an eraser.

I recommend this Bisextual Intellectuals as a ‘Fringe must-see’ –this collaboration succeeds in portraying queer joy through a fast-paced, articulate and subtle one-hour show and with great humour.

Until October 13 at 6:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:45pm, 7:45pm (60 minutes) at the Festival Hub: Trades HallMeeting Room, Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Common Rooms

Tickets: $28.00 - $33.00

Warnings: MA15+. Bright lights, loud noises, some low-pressure audience participation, strong language. Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au

- Review by Sherryn Danaher

Lotus Root Support Group

■ Lotus Root Support Group is playing at the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 9-13 at the Old Council Chambers, Trades Hall, Carlton.

This Singaporean autobiographical two-hander is created and performed by theatre makers Miriam Cheong and Shannen Tan, drawing on their experience living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The play hopes to shed light about the lived experience of these two artists with PCOS as well as the ups and downs of their friendship.

Produced by Adeeb Fazah and Miriam Cheong, the story tells of Miriam and Shannen being two broke theatre-makers with many things in common: A love of anime? Check. Went to the same primary school, secondary school AND junior college? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Double check.

With ovaries that have more holes in them than swiss cheese, insurance companies rejecting them for being “too high risk”, and existential crises about womanhood, Miriam and Shannen are banding together to deal with it the only way they know how:

Making theatre about it. But what if the differences they face through this are irreconcilable? What if their cyst-erhood is not as strong as they initially thought? And what does a Potato Rap have to do with all of this?

Candidly discussing the struggles of living with under-researched and misunderstood chronic illness, Lotus Root Support Group affirms the importance of human connections in times of struggle, as rocky and tumultuous as they may be. Because we can’t make it through life alone.

Performance Season: October 913

Venue: Old Council ChambersFestival Hub: Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St., Carlton Bookings:melbournefringe.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Apartment 7A

■ (M). 105 minutes. Now available on Paramount+.

A prequel to Roman Polanski’s iconic and highly influential 1968 horror/drama, Rosemary’s Baby, this competently made but sadly rather uninspiring outing never finds an identity of its own, creating a feeling that the entire endeavour is needless, produced to cash in on the reputation of a famous movie, and play on the current fascination with cinematic nostalgia.

Set in New York, circa 1965, the story centres on Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner, who starred in the far superior The Assistant and The Royal Hotel), an aspiring dancer whose career suffers a cruel setback when she is seriously injured during a show.

The injury sees Terry become addicted to painkillers, and during a low point, is found on the street by a concerned elderly couple, Minnie and Roman Castevet (Dianne Wiest and Kevin McNally), who take her in, and offer her one of the apartments in the building they reside, the Bramford

Taking up the couple’s act of kindness, Terry’s life seems to take a turn for the better, especially on a professional level, but as time goes on, she starts to get the feeling that everything isn’t quite right.

Those who remember Polanski’s original will know exactly how the story will end, which eliminates much of the suspense, but even on a dramatic level, Terry’s journey just doesn’t compel in the same way Rosemary’s did.

The references to the 1968 classic are amusing at first, but then never really go anywhere, and because nothing truly fresh is brought to the material, the story becomes familiar and repetitive.

While Polanski was completely suggestive in the demonic aspects of the tale, Australian director Natalie Erika James (who impressed with her 2020 feature directorial debut, Relic) presents the potential future birth of the antichrist in a more overt manner, as if everyone who watches this has seen, or knows of, Rosemary’s Baby and its outcome.

It is a disappointment after her distinctive work on Relic. Performances are okay, even if Wiest’s imitation of Ruth Gordon eventually becomes somewhat grating.

Apartment 7A is watchable, but when it is something that is connected to a bone fide masterpiece (I re-watched Rosemary’s Baby, and it still remains a ***** classic), expectations can’t help but be high.

Despite notable talent on both sides of the camera, this unfortunately ends up being a forgettable

viewing experience, but will make you want to revisit Polanski’s brilliant adaptation of the Ira Levin novel.

RATING - **½

Joker: Folie a Deux

■ (MA). 138 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

After the commercial and critical success of Joker in 2019, it was inevitable that a sequel would eventually arrive, but the one that has is a long, dull and empty rehash that uses its musical gimmick to try and hide its tiresome, hollow material.

Set not long after the first film, we see Arthur Fleck/Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) in a Shawshank type mental institution, full of abusive guards, including the cheerfully brutal Jackie Sullivan (a well cast Brendan Gleeson). It’s here Fleck meets Lee Quinzel (Lady Gaga), who is besotted with the disturbed killer.

The two are instantly attracted to one another, and after a weak contrivance that sees Lee released, Fleck’s high profile trial begins, with his new found love watching from the outside, along with a horde of media outlets and crazed fans.

Like he did with the 2019 movie, co-writer/director Todd Phillips wallows in designer dour chic, fashioning the tale of a nasty, highly deranged individual as blockbuster entertainment, and the look at media/public obsession with a murderer is reminiscent of Oliver Stone’s very divisive 1994 satire, Natural Born Killers, but without any of the daring energy or bite.

There is zero chemistry between Phoenix and Gaga, and while Phoenix is typically committed, his performance is really nothing more than a series of poses.

There is no doubting, however, that on a technical level, the film is outstanding. Joker: Folie a Deux may have worked as a 90 minute experiment, where the film-makers could have really taken a chance to do something different.

Instead, we get a bloated (like so many of these comic book outings are), depressingly pointless movie where the audience is worn down with more of the same.

RATING - *½ - Aaron Rourke

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● ● John Burgess (Macbeth). Photo: Eric Stone

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■ John Fegan was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1907. He was a boxer in his teenage years and was involved in the IRA and other radical organisations.

He was known as ‘Jack’ and his hero was the famous Michael Collins.

John was a colourful character in his younger days and was always getting into trouble.

He moved to Australia and worked as a labourer at Darling Harbour in Sydney during the Great Depression.

John became an actor after being involved in the workers theatre movement.

He joined the Australian Army during World War II and served in New Guinea

After the war he became a professional actor at The New Theatre in Sydney appearing in plays such as Juno And The Paycock, They Came To A City and The Shepherd And the Hunter.

His Irish accent was an advantage for his character roles. His first film role came in 1946 when he played the small role of a police sergeant in The Overlanders with Chips Rafferty.

John continued working at the wharf as a labourer whilst developing his acting career. His film credits included Eureka Stockade, The Rugged O'Riordans , Kangaroo, Captain Thunderbolt, Smiley, Smiley Gets a Gun and The Sundowners

In 1964 he was cast as Inspector Jack Connolly in Homicide which was the first drama series to be produced by Crawford Productions

... John Fegan

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

The original cast included Terry McDermott and Lex Mitchell.

John played a tough pipe-smoking Irish character and was with the series for five years.

Homicide was shot in black and white on video tape at the Channel 7 television studios. In the early days the exterior scenes were on film and the sound effects were added later.

The Homicide series is available on DVD on the Crawford's website at www.crawfords dvd.com.au

In 1970 John Fegan guest starred in an episode of The Link Men

Two young actors were rehearsing a fight scene when Frank Packer , the owner of the network, came in. Packer, who had been a boxer

in his younger days but who at the time was in his mid-sixties, declared that they were doing it wrong and demonstrated the correct technique by putting the actor playing the police officer in a headlock.

John, also in his sixties, had been watching from behind the camera and suggested that since the young actor was the one who was supposed

Print Announcement

At the Geelong Art Gallery Gala, guests have exclusive access to bid on an annual-edition print produced by one of Australia’s most critically acclaimed contemporary artists.

The Gallery is announcing announce the 2024 print is Peter 2022 –2024 by The Huxleys. Will and Garrett Huxley are hot and in demand Melbourne-based collaborate artists.

Peter has been produced as a special edition for the 2024 Gala. This exuberant image is from the Huxleys’ series Bloodlines 2022 - a series of photographs that honoured trailblazing, legendary artists lost to HIVAIDS

Peter is a celebratory, loving tribute to a wonderful, intelligent and fabulously irreverent artist, Peter Tully (1947-1992), silenced by the HIVAIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 90s.

The Huxleys work evokes Peter Tully’s colourful, rebellious and creative spirit.

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Make Award – Biennial Prize for Innovation on Australian Craft and Design.

Geelong Gallery and Australian Design Centre present this major new national award celebrating innovation in contemporary craft and design. Works were submitted by Australian designer makers demonstrating innovation in technique or material use, and the 30 pre-selected finalists from this exciting exhibition.

The winner of the MAKE Award, ceramic artist Vippoo Srivilasa, received a cash prize of $35,000 with a second prize of $10,000 going to glass artist Jessica Murtagh with a high commendation to textile artists and master weaver Liz Williamson. This is the richest non-acquisitive prize for craft and design in Australia Exhibition closes Sunday October 27.

Geelong Gallery

55 Little Malop St, Geelong

Three Echoes

The Arts

by 57 acclaimed artists heralding from Ikungi (Haasts Bluff), Papunya and Utopia Aboriginal communities in the western desert regions in the Northern Territory.

Artists in this exhibition have been drawn form the private collection of Andrew Arnott and Karin Schack and reflect the significant artistic developments and movements in time that contributed to the meteoric rise of the Western District Art movement.

These artworks hod special meaning for First Nations peoples, communicating important stones of gukunpa (Dreaming) and Country.

The relationships within families and ancestors; with flora and fauna, and the unique kind formations are the foundations of this art., Exhibition closes October 27. Benalla Art Gallery Botanic Gardens Bridge St, Benalla

At Heide

Icons of Modern Italian Design –Molto Bello

Heide Museum of Modern Art has announced a new exhibition, showcasing many of the most significant achievements in the 20th century Italian design, presented by Italian civil engineering group Webuild and supported by the Italian Australian Foundation and Rose Downer Foundation.

The show tells the remarkable

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to be performing the headlock then perhaps Packer should demonstrate on him so the young actor could watch.

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story of how, through marriage of Italy’s rich craft tradition, technological advances and a capacity for creativity, experimentation and invention, Italian design become admired around the world.

Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design brings together more than 170 objects spanning the 60 years from the first Milan Design Triennale in the 1930s to the Memphis Group of the 1990s.

Held across Heide’s main galleries and Heide Modern, the exhibition celebrates key figures in the industry and their enduring contribution to global culture.

In the Main Galleries, the exhibition design by Melbourne-based practice Studio Peter King draws inspiration from Italian architecture and classic interior design motifs, guiding he audience through the trajectory of modern Italian design and its enduring impact.

In Heide Modern, furniture from the 1960s and 1970s will be arranged in the living spaces, speaking to the function of each room and reflecting the periods in which the former residence was built.

Exhibition opens October 25 and closes March 25.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp

Beyond The Frame

■ Presented by the Glen Eira CheltenhamArt Group (GECAG). Until Sunday October 27. At Glen Eira City Council Gallery. Beyond the Frame brings together GECAG’s members and local guest artists to present their recent work. The exhibition will showcase the diversity of these artists, who range in age from eight to 80+. Encompassing traditional and contemporary styles in a range of media and subject matter, their artworks display differing methods of working, use of materials, and depiction of subject matter. Each artwork is brought to life through the artist’s vision, rendered through each individual’s experience and personality.

Packer got Fegan in the same headlock but during the struggle Packer ended up on the ground.

According to an article about the event in The Sydney Morning Herald, Packer's hearing aid came flying out and John crushed it with his foot. Packer insisted that he be fired on the spot. Upon being advised that John was performing a single-episode guest role only, Packer's response - according to Wikipediawas reportedly "Well, sack him when he's finished".

John won a Logie award for his performance in an episode of Division 4 for Best Individual Acting Performance.

Veteran Australian performer Reg Gorman described him as a strong actor.

John Fegan passed away from lung cancer in 1981 at the age of 74

In 2007 the original Homicide cast members Terry McDermott, Lex Mitchell and John Fegan were featured on the 50-cent stamp. 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

■ Day by day, almost on the hour, there are comings and going with presenters at Seven. Switching from Nine to Seven Sport is football scribe Caroline Wilson but her start date may well be decided in court. Next defection is Luke Darcy who held numerous hosting jobs at Seven including AFL Footy, Wellness and other shows during his tenure of 15 years. Darc has announced he is quitting TV to concentrate on family business. A newbie to the 7 Footy team is former Saints icon, Nick Riewoldt

Superheroes in real life

■ As eight-year-old Nash lay in bed recovering from cancer his two favorite Superheroes from the movies paid him a visit in a US hospital. Through the door entered Ryan Reynolds and our own Hugh Jackman. They heard of Nash's illness and presented him with a bag full of toys. A win, win for everyone.

Mel Gibson treats kids

■ Mel has nine kids of varying ages but he decided to take his two youngest to the Red Carpet debut of his latest mystery flick, Monster Summer. We understand Lucia, 14, and Lars, 7, had a ball.

Sing A Song for Sixpence

■ Our apologies to the English nursery rhyme of similar name , we could not help squirming how inflation had spiraled considering Katy Perry was reportyedly paid $ 5 million for singing at the AFL Grand Final. She sang five songs. We understand Mike Brady pocketed a mere $30,000. Why do we persist in engaging overseas artists when the local entertainment is as talented but overall, the Oz entertainment scene is stuffed ?.

JazzFest in Melbourne

■ No excuses for missing the Melbourne International JazzFest. Be there, October18 -27. Enquiries: melbournejazz.com

Kathryn Crosby dies

■ Wife of Bing Crosby for 20 years, Kathryn Crosby died peacefully September 22, aged 90 years old. She was a screen actress 1953 to 1979 and raised three children with Bing. Her film credits appeared under the stage name of Kathryn Grant.

Three Echoes – Western Desert Art Curated by celebrated curator , writer, artist and activist Djon Mundine OAM AHA. Three Echoes – Western Desert art showcases works

with Peter Kemp

- John O’Keefe

With John O’Keefe

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John Fegan

● ● Caroline Wilson

Across Across Down Down

2. Supervisory (position)

7. Pays brief visit (5,2)

11. Rule

17. Yacht pole

18. Untruth

19. Spanish cheer

20. Ellipse

21. Hangover symptom

22. Decreased

23. Woeful

26. Unfilled space

28. Citizen soldiers

29. Adolescent

31. Existence

34. World computer link

36. Archfiend

39. Female equines

41. Roused

43. Suspension of workers (3-3)

46. Morocco's capital

47. Writer, Emily ...

49. Frolicked

51. Pharaohs' tombs

52. Repaints (car)

53. Short-sighted

54. Lieu

55. Flip in air

56. Ill-treatment

61. Featured musicians

64. Nautical speed unit

65. Fellows

66. Extending

67. ... or nay

69. Possessor

71. US coins

74. Not apparent

76. Penny-pincher

78. Elderly horse

79. Phlegm condition

81. Anti-terrorist squad (1,1,1)

83. Wigwam

84. Aunt's husband

86. Scented purple flower

89. Desert illusions

90. Humility

93. Roll (dice)

94. Sailor's yes (3,3)

97. Made (wage)

100. From India or China

101. Saviour

103. Subway

106. Long letter

108. Short-circuited

109. Mistake (4-2)

110. Untied

111. Islamic governors

112. Renowned

113. Power group

115. Salon worker (4,7)

118. Minor roads (4,7)

121. Be without

124. Early harps

128. Hickory tree nut

129. Aimed

130. Cosmos scientists

134. Brings up (child)

135. Excessively fat

136. Overshadow

137. Fragrance

138. Existing

139. Abandon

140. Alluring

143. Natural disaster, ... wave

144. Vote in

147. Film

150. Extinct bird

151. White flower (7,4)

155. Not justified

157. Chime

158. Smell

159. Concur

162. Snapshots

164. Harrowing trial

167. Doctor

168. Rid of lice

169. Comfy seat (4,5)

172. Journalists' credits (2-5)

173. Polite

174. Unassuming

177. Deprive of food

180. Islands

181. Flight from reality

183. Reconstructed

184. Notorious gangster (2,6)

186. Potato variety

187. In vain, to no ...

188. Fulfilled (demand)

191. Actress, ... Diaz

195. See next page (1,1,1)

197. Megastars

198. Earphones

200. Idiocy

202. Middle-distance runner

203. Weeding implement

205. Protrudes (6,3)

206. ... de Cologne

208. Pleasant

209. Fireproof material

212. Funeral guests

215. US Mormon state

217. Feeble

220. Capital of Iowa, Des ...

222. Hiding game

224. Close watch (5,3)

226. Fries lightly

228. Wife, the ...

229. Bake (meat)

230. Crazier

232. Check

235. La Scala city

236. Dallas is there

238. Well-meaning person (2-6)

241. Spot

242. Admonish

243. Gain through will

244. Singer, ... Horne

246. Require

252. Mental stress

253. Renounce throne

254. Eyelid swelling

255. Focal point

256. Rug

257. East European

258. Opposition

259. Shipping route (3,4)

260. School project

1. Right on target (4-2)

2. Dr Jekyll's alter ego (2,4)

3. Ark builder

4. Moves (towards)

5. Recognise

6. Peru beasts

7. Battery segment

8. Grass

9. Weary sound

10. Xmas

11. Responds

12. Contraptions

13. Crocodile relatives

14. Taverns

15. Small lump

16. Wine jug

24. Trophies

25. Addressed crowd

26. Shaking motion

27. Listing articles

28. Actors Gibson or Brooks

30. Lamb's mother

32. Lack of aptitude

33. Instructors

35. Lament

37. Defence force

38. Beastliest

39. Raider

40. Glimpse

42. Map guide

44. Chooses

45. Thrifty

47. Long-snouted monkey

48. Ice-free Norwegian port

50. Rounded roof

53. Ponder

57. Freedom from guilt

58. Bare

59. Rocket ship crew

60. Talks keenly

62. Mountaineer's tool (3,3)

63. Oppress

65. Judi Dench stars in ... Henderson

Presents

68. Aviator, ... Johnson

70. Vigilantly

72. Admission

73. Old photo colour

74. Open sore

75. Dessert, ... caramel

77. Kenya & Tanzania region (4,6)

80. Letter jumbles

82. Italian city

85. Come together

87. Daunted

88. Prince Edward, ... of Wessex

91. Biblical garden

92. Auction

95. Containing nothing

96. Upwardly mobile young people

98. Ripped apart, torn ...

99. Naked models

102. Group loyalty (6,2,5)

104. Nimble-fingered

105. Helps

107. Piercingly

113. Flowered

114. Requested from menu

116. US cotton state

117. Betrayal crime

119. Cavalryman

120. Codswallop

122. Accomplish

123. US motorbike stuntman, Evel ...

125. Extract (metal)

126. In the Arctic Circle

127. Specifically (2,3)

128. Sacred song

130. Astern

131. Weight unit

132. Record label (1,1,1)

133. Droop

141. Pseudonyms

142. US Rhode Island resort

145. Lengthy (4-6)

146. Droll plays

148. Totally preoccupies

149. Unable to read and write

152. Behaved

153. Louts

154. Finish

155. Great Bear constellation, ... Major

156. Jockey

160. Congers or morays

161. Native American tribespeople

163. Stitched garment edges

165. Cain & ...

166. Vending machine

167. Hitler book, ... Kampf

170. Vile act

171. Largest Turkish city

175. Leaves out

176. Praise highly

178. Panic

179. Current (permit)

182. Prison occupant

185. Progressed (4,2)

188. Names used wrongly

189. Most easily offended

190. Cigar dust

192. Almond biscuit

193. Most corroded

194. Flightless bird

195. Trite remark

196. Band

199. Induces

201. Made amends

204. Rowing aids

207. In present condition (2,2)

210. Companies

211. Samples (wine)

213. Coral bank

214. Safari

216. Large yacht

217. Scavenge

218. Tardiest

219. Your school, ... mater

221. Slip up

223. German or Greek

225. Eastern veils

227. In the past, long ...

228. Russian space station

231. Putrefy

233. Four score

234. Toughen (steel)

235. Liqueur, crème de ...

237. Afternoon nap

239. Most senior

240. Enfold

245. Urges on, ... up

247. Junior Scouts

248. Epic tale

249. Notion

250. Highest point

251. Windmill arm

Rob’s single

■ Kilcunda singer songwriter Robin Lowe has released his new single. Titled Lies For War, Rob says the song addresses the issue of propaganda being used to motivate people to go to war, and to consider that the person you're being sent to kill (under different circumstances) could potentially be a best friend. The track is available on streaming platforms. More info: facebook.com/ robin.lowe.9465

Guitars for vets

■ Rock to Remember is a live fundraising event supporting veterans to be held at the Frankston RSL on Sunday, November 10, commencing 2pm – 5pm. Songs from the G4VA albums will be performed along with raffles, auctions and lots more. Mark Gardner, Carol Mikhail, Dave Cox and Lloyd Clarke are the artists who’ll share the stage throughout the afternoon.

Now or Never

■ Back by popular demand, It’s Now or Never featuring American Elvis tribute artist Bill Cherry will rock the Grand on Princes Reception Centre on Nov. 15 and 16. Organisers Rani Serena Promotions and Bertie Ekenaike join forces once again to support Alex Makes Meals with part funds from the event being donated to the charity. Get ready to be transported back to Elvis Presley's 70s era with a live band, glamorous jumpsuits and the King's greatest hits. For enquiries, please call 0409 411 359 or 0422 563 893. Tickets at Eventbrite.

I HOPE THIS MEANS SOMETHING

■ Climate change is arguably the defining crisis of the 21st century. The past four years were the four hottest ever recorded.

Some 40 per cent of the world’s population is at risk of rising sea levels.

Written and performed by Patrick Livesey and directed by Benjamin Nichol , I Hope This Means Something imaginatively addresses the world's threat from the climate crisis.

Livesey plays Corinthian, a young person navigating their place in the world.

Corinthian leaves their home and family trauma behind in small town Meningie, South Australia, after landing a job as a digital producer for a progressive company that promotes climate change research.

Corinthian’s wide-eyed enthusiasm soon turns to zealotry and obsession.

Increasingly isolated from friends and colleagues, the lines separating reality from fantasy dissolve.

Corinthian falls down the rabbit hole of climate extremism, seeing terrible visions of destruction.

The world no longer makes sense.

Science and logic have little real power to change the catastrophic outcome.

The world needs a grand gesture to wake up from its stupor, and Corinthian will deliver it.

Crossword Solution No 32

Livesey is compelling in their delivery of this dramatic monologue.

Lara Gabor’s video design, with its amoeba-like animations, gives atmosphere to the psychological underpinnings inherent in the narrative.

Live video superimposed onto screens, but out of sync with the live dialogue, provides a jarring that emphasises Corinthian’s fragmented reality.

It is thought-provoking, though what is hard to determine is its intent.

Is the focus on mental health and obsession or the climate change catastrophe?

Nevertheless, it is an interesting and timely addition.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Sigur Ros

■ Sigur Rós is returning to Melbourne in May 2025.

Performing their most intimate and emotionally direct album, ÁTTA, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Since their formation, the muchlauded Icelandic band has masterfully blended ambient electronics, orchestral and rock instruments, with the haunting falsetto of frontman Jónsi at the helm.

Monday, May 19, at 7.30pm

Tuesday, May 20, at 7.30pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall.

Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson

● Patrick Livesey. Photo: Jacinta Oaten

TOP FIELD FOR CAULFIELD GUINEAS

■ The Caulfield Guineas ,to be run on October 12, has attracted a top field of three-yearolds, hoping to make the big scene.

The race, mainly for breeding purposes, attract breeders from all over the world.

This year should be no exception, as the dealing is done with three- year-olds being put through their paces for the 1600 metre trip.

At the time of going to press, the James Cummings’s top colt, Broadsiding, who is taking all before him, and showing his class and against his fellow best, in favourite.

From his eight starts he has won five and in great fashion all in style.

He has a small habit of missing the start, but settles well and comes from off the pace.

Cummings summed him, saying he is a dream to train, and is always on the ball.

In the Golden Slipper, most good judges felt that the Gai Waterhouse- Andrew Bott, thought their charge, Storm Boy, was the one that would get the chocolates.

He was showing plenty, and was sent out favourite for the Golden Slipper, but was relegated to third.

The stable said he ran a couple of good races, but appears to not have the class to beat Broadsiding

From Storm Boy’s nine starts, he has won five with two thirds, and two close fourths.

Another that will attract attention is Linebacker, who ran sixth in the Golden Rose.

He is nicely bred by the Caulfield Blue Diamond winner, Super Seth

He was only beaten three quarters of a length by Broadsiding in the Champagne Stakes over 1600 metres back in April, on a heavy ten track back on April 20. So, there is definitely talent there.

One that has arrived lately with a bit of talent, is the Clinton Mc Donald galloper, Angel Capital, a bit of a late comer, but good.

He accounted for two smart types in Public Attention, with Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior , and the Gai Waterhouse colt, Wanaruah, who had won two out of threebefore that.

And one that goes alright is Anode, who ran a good second to another smart one in Traffic Warden, in the Run to the Rose

Yet another of the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian team.

Another with ability is the Hayes combination trained, Ndola, who won well on September 28, over 1400 metres.

First up after a spell he got back to his best beating Anode, and Storm Boy I feel the top team may be up against him here over 1600 metres.

Another that is pretty smart is the former Western Australian, Bustling, who won the coveted Karakatta Plate one of the main races on the Western Australian plate.

Now with leading Victorian trainers, Mick Price and Michael Ken Junior, he is pretty smart of on his day.

Could run a place here, but the top two are the ones to beat.

One that impresses me is the Clinton McDonald trained, here in Victoria, is Angel

Ted Ryan

Capital, who won in brilliant fashion at Caulfield on September 21.

The son of top Irish sire, Harry Angel, has hit top form.

His win in the Caulfield Guineas over 1400

metres, in great fashion, winning fiveof his seven starts.

He was impressive and the stable agree with me.

The Gai Waterhouse-Adrian Bott trained Lady of Camelot, the winner of the Golden Slipper gives every indication that she will have no trouble with the 1600 metres trip and will be right in this.

Another that showed great potential is the Victorian colt, Growing Empire

The colt is with the top team at Ciaron Maher’s stables, superbly bred by leading sire, Zoustar, a winner of three of his four starts.

He looked impressive winning his last outing at Caulfield on Memsie Stakes Day

His run in the Manikato was superb, and he ran well.

He is smart, but so are some up top.

The Chris Waller trained colt

ability, as proven with his first two wins from his only two starts.

He was then sent for a short spell, returning to run in the Run to The Rose, but needed the run, finishing fifth behind Traffic Warden.

He ran a good fourth to Broadsiding in the Golden Rose, which was quite good.

He is better than that, and Waller is keen on his chances in this.

Another colt prepared by the Freedman team, Tropicus, has been clashing with the best, and running well, and has a chance here, especially his run in the Run to The Rose

He improved against Broadsiding finishing seventh in the Golden Rose.

Next is the Mick Price-Michael Kent Junior, Private Life, who wasn’t far away in the Guineas prelude finishing fourth at his third start.

However, he is up against the cream here, and would need to improve on that run.

I am going for the silk, horses like Broadsiding, Storm Boy and possibly Angel Capital, who looked good winning at Caulfield - Ted Ryan

● ● ● ● James McDonald. Racing Photos.

Emirate has

TED JEPSON, 89, LOVES HIS RACING Harness

■ Cobram on the Murray commenced the week on Monday September 30 with an even eight race card with a number winners coming from around the Goulburn Valley.

Congupna breeder/owner/trainer Eddie Tappe was victorious with 3Y0 Mr FeelgoodJovial Jurno Lombo gelding Im Dustee in the VHRC Pace over 1670 metres. With Victoria’s leading reinsman James Herbertson in the sulky, Im Dustee led throughout from gate three to easily account for Major Mal (gate six).

Lenny Lincoln which trailed after momentarily being outside the winner before dropping to his back and again easing away from the markers on the home turn). Polemarker Lenny Lincoln was third after using the sprint lane from three back on the pegs. The margins 5.5 by 4.3 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.3.

■ Eighty-nine-year-old Lockington part-owner/ trainer Ted Jepson loves his harness racing and Soho Tribeca-Meghan Suits Her filly Soho Playgirl at start number nine snared the VHRC 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1670 metres with ‘Herbie’ in the sulky.

Beginning best from gate two, Soho Playgirl looked likely to lead but went off stride shortly after. Regaining her composure quickly, the filly was sent forward to stride clear prior to the first turn and rated well, greeted the judge by 2.4 metres in advance of Beach Delight (gate two on the second line off a three wide trail and four wide in the last lap), with Okanui Beach (one/ three – three wide trail last lap from inside the second line) on the back of Beach Delight) third 3.1 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.1.

■ Echuca part-owner/trainer Mick McMahon combined with Steven Lindberg to land the VHRC Pace again over 1670 metres with Rockstar Leo, a 4Y0 Yankee Rockstar-Dreams Of Heaven gelding.

Fast away from gate five to lead, Rockstar Leo looked to be struggling approaching the final bend when Keayang Omar after racing exposed from gate two on the second line looked to have him covered, with Weres Wood Wood closing along the sprint lane after following the pacemaker, however Rockstar Leo rallied strongly over the concluding stages to reach the wire by 1.8 metres in a rate of 1-58.6 from Wheres Wood Wood, with Keayang Omar a half head away third.

■ Locksley part-owner/trainer John Nissen’s highly promising Love You-Im Lady Angus 3Y0 gelding Locksley Cavalier raced in partnership with driver Rebecca Bartley was successful in the Cobram Hotel 2Y0 & 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 1670 metres.

Not pushed out from gate two as 2Y0 filly Jackies Gift (gate four) was driven with aggression by Grant Forrest to retain the front running from polemarker Cresco Cashflow, Locksley Cavalier after settling three pegs quickly came away from the markers to stride clear racing for the bell and was never headed to score by 4.5 metres from Jackies Gift which stuck to her task well.

Speedy Comet also a two year old (five pegs after a bad beginning from outside the front line) was third albeit 17.4 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.5.

■ Avenel trainer Greg Norman used the services of Nathan Jack aboard Bettors DelightUltimate CC gelding Cee Cee Lou to snare the 1670 metre CMCU 3Y0 Maiden Pace in a mile rate of 1-57.4.

Leading from gate three, Cee Cee Lou had to pull out all stops to deny poleline first starter Betathanabougtone which angled off his back on turning, going down by a half head.

Red Shores after being eased from outside the front line to possie three back in the moving line was third 6.8 metres away.

■ Kialla trainer Wayne Potter chalked up a double on the day with 4Y0 Rocknroll HeavenAllnight Kiss gelding Rocknroll Kiss (Nathan Jack) taking the 1670 metre VHRC Pace and 4Y0 Art Major-Kissmecatie mare Honest Harriet driven by daughter Tasmyn the 2170 metre VHRC Pace, while Jack also snared a double after driving Kilmore breeder/owner/trainer Billy Milner’s 6Y0 Love You-Auravale gelding Astro to a all the way victory in the 2170 metre VHRC Trotters Handicap.

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■ Racing returned to Swan Hill on Tuesday with a really good eight race card with fast times the order of the night- all starters receiving a $50 fuel voucher for supporting the meeting.

Rochester breeder/part-owner/trainer/driver Neville Pangrazio received all of the spoils after 4Y0 Downbytheseaside-A Few Dollars More mare Ivana Bytheseaside cored in the opening race on the program – the Heidi George Mares Classic (2nd Heat) over 1750 metres.

After being trapped wide from gate six, Ivana Bytheseaside worked forward to stride clear racing for the bell and just lasted to record a strong head margin over Shes Poppy along the sprint lane from three pegs which flew late. Starzinhereyes which trailed the winner after leading out from the pole also made use of the sprint lane when third 2.7 metres away. The mile rate a slick 1-55.1.

■ Goornong trainer Peter Salathiel snared the quinella in the Skyvalley @ Aldebaran Park Pace over 2240 metres with Marlo Mareau, a home bred filly by Auckland Reactor from Charli Springfield driven by James Herbertson returning a mile rate of 1-58.3.

Settling at the tail from the extreme draw as Gemaedde led from outside the front line, Marlo Mareau was set alight racing for the bell to park outside the pacemaker for the final circuit after an unsuccessful bid for the front running.

Showing great heart on turning, Marlo Mareau defied all challengers to score from Sports Narrator which trailed the leader from gate five, easing to be one/one in the last lap. Gemaedde fought on bravely for third 1.4 metres back.

■ Birdwoodton trainer Lachlan Prothero landed the 2240 metre Vincent @ Alabar Pace with 5Y0 Always B Miki-Graces Beach gelding Goodtime Bravo ($41.00) in a rate of 2--00.7.

Driven by Neil McCallum, Goodtime Bravo first up since May and first up for the stable was most impressive after being taken back to the rear from outside the front line as tough 7Y0 gelding Foregone Conclusion (Reagan Clarke) led from gate two.

Making a fast run in the last lap to join the leader on the final bend, Goodtime Bravo appeared to win with plenty in hand untouched by 3 metres from the pacemaker with Kitsune (three wide to outside the leader – one/one – one two home turn) and wide in the straight third a head back.

■ Rochester trainer Caitlin Guppy who is having a great run at present quinellaed the Imperial Count @ Bellmore Park Stud Pace over 2240 metres with 8Y0 Julius Caesar-Dillon Daffodill mare Noble Julia who defeated her stablemate Mynameisruby by a half head and in doing so, brought up two wins in succession.

Driven by Bendigo’s Liam Older, Noble Julia led from gate two, quickly handing over to Mynameisruby with the pair controlling the race. With no moves being made until the final circuit when Alby Ashwood sent The Interceptor forward from three back to join the leader on the home turn, Mynameisruby kicked clear looking the winner, however through the agency of the sprint lane, Noble Julia made a last stride dive at the leader to get the judges verdict in a tight photo. Marako Shark flashed home out wide from the tail for third 4.8 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.3.

■ Robinvale owner/trainer Noel Walsh who has faced lots of adversity over the years provided 7Y0 Sunshine Beach-Ronzel Gem gelding Ronzel Sonny to register a half neck margin in the 1750 metre Kvintet Avenger @ Truscott Lodge Pace.

With Bendigo’s Jack Laugher driving, Ronzel Sonny settled four back in the moving line from gate two on the second line as the heavily supported No Emotion led from gate two. Gaining a beaut three wide trail home in the last lap on the back of Chalkncheddar ahead of him, Ronzel Sonny after angling wide in the straight flashed home to blouse Chalkncheddar and No Emotion which held third 4.9 metres back in a 1-58.3 mile rate.

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■ Double Wednesday saw Terang race in the afternoon and Bendigo at night.

Popular Balliang East owner/trainer/driver Robert Young was victorious with 5Y0 Danny Bouchea-Kilmainham gelding Scar in the Stallion Tender Closees October 3 Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres at Terang making it two wins from his last three starts at the track.

Despite racing uncovered from gate six outside the pacemaker Kyvalley Surfrider, Scar did it tough but did it well striding clear in the back straight on the final occasion to score by 2.7 metres from Lair Of The Eagle (one/two from gate five) and Baltic Spirit (one/one from the extreme draw) who was a half neck away third. The mile rate 2-03.3.

■ Lara’s James Warnock is having a great run and 4Y0 Metropolitan-Trish Bromac gelding Caledonian Ranger raced by him and son Paul led throughout from gate two in the Mt Noorat Freighters Pace.

Driven by Michelle Phillips, Caledonian Ranger gave his supporters cause for concern when shifting up the track on turning, but held on to greet the judge by a half neck only from Eastbro Chrissy which trailed using the sprint lane. Goodtime Libby (three Pegs) angled wide on turning for third a half neck away in a blanket finish. The mile rate 1-58.1.

■ It was a great day for Moyreisk’s Ainsworth family with Ashley taking the 2180 metre WD News – Terang Express Trotters Handicap with 9Y0 Danny Bouchea-Palkia mare Boutika and father Barry the Morsbearings Pace over the same trip with honest 9Y0 Jet Laag-Nareece Beware mare Asharah, both driven by James Herbertson.

Boutika enjoyed a sweet passage from the pole trailing the leader Majestic Connies (gate three) before easing away from the inside to stride clear on the home turn and score by a huge 28.1 metres in a rate of 2-02,3, Old Villa Boy came from near last for second, with Majestic Connies third 5.6 metres back after racing very roughly on turning.

Asharah chalked up her eighth success in 177 outings (39 placings) and after a perfect one/one passage from gate two, easily accounted for a death-seating Pickle It by 10.4 metres with One Off (one/two) 2.4 metes away third. The mile rate two minutes even. Barry’s wife Katrina races Boutika and is the co-owner of Ashara. with Barry.

■ At Bendigo, Daylesford trainer Anne-Maree Conroy combined with brother Glenn to land the Always Ready @ Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres with With Aplomb, a filly by Wishing Stone from Maori Aplomb.

Taken back from outside the front line when trapped wide, With Aplomb spent most of the race at the rear after avoiding a few gallopers early.

Going forward three wide in the last lap, With Aplomb was lucky to miss the breaking Manda Kyvalley before finishing best to prevail by 1.2 metres in a 1-58.6 mile rate from Dona Amalia (one/two – three wide last lap to lead on the home turn). Jansu after racing exposed from gate three was a game third 3 metres back.

■ Riddell co-trainers Chris Lang and Sonia Mahar were victorious with lightly raced Tactical Landing-Dream Interest filly Rubys Dream in the Helpisontheway @ Llowalong Farms Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres. Driven by Chris, Rubys Dream led throughout from gate two, easily accounting for Saydie who

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made up many yards from an early break. Casa Alberta was third from mid-field. The margins 16.8 by a head in a 2-00.2 mile rate.

■ Longlea trainer Clinton McSwain and Myrniong reinsman Greg Sugars have formed a successful combination, taking the Bendigo Sports & Classic Car Club Pace over 1650 metres with 4Y0 Vincent-Miss Saxony mare I See Iris, leading all of the way from gate four to defeat Ozzie Joybell (one/one) by a metre. Harley Blue (one/two) ran on late for third a half head away.

■ Toolern Vale’s Ewa Justice was patient personified aboard the Kate Hargreaves trained Bettors Delight-Posties Desire 4Y0 gelding Can Feel The Fury in the 2150 metre Captain Crunch @ Alabar Bloodstock Pace.

Settling three pegs from inside the second line as polemarker Cotchinellie led from the pole before handing over to Royal Starzzz (gate three), Can Feel The Fury used the sprint lane to record a very good five metre victory over Cotchinellie who also made use of the sprint lane. Angelshavtime (one/two – three wide last lap) was third a half neck away in a mile rate of 156.6.

At Ballarat

■ Ballarat raced on Thursday and what a night it was for Ararat co-owners Michael and Kath McGrath when their home bred 5Y0 Louey Louey Louey-Rani Rose gelding Wills Maverick scored in an eventful Springfest 4Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres.

Trained by 76 year old Michael, Wills Maverick settled five back along the markers from gate four on the second line as Castles In The Sky began fast to lead from gate two for Anne-Maree and Glenn Conroy, with the raging hot $1.50 poleline favourite Keayang Sadie going off stride and galloping wildly on the first turn putting herself out of business and Aldebaranspartacus (gate three) going into a uncontrollable gallop shortly after which continued for the entire race.

Coming away from the inside racing for the bell to gain one/one cover for the final circuit as Tara Tuff eased off the back of the leader. Wills Maverick received a lovely trail with No Remorse on his back.

Still at the head of affairs approaching the home turn after Prosperous galloped back through the field, Castles In The Sky was running a bold race with both Wills Maverick and No Remorse out wide in hot pursuit to gather in the leader and fight out the finish and it was Wills Maverick (Michael Bellman) to gain the day by a head from No Response who ran yet another placing, with Castles In The Sky 2 metres away third after being inconvenienced most of the way by galloping Alderbaranspartacus on her inside. The mile rate 2-02.9. It had been ten years since the McGrath’s last winner so the victory was very special.

■ Melton owner/trainer Michael Coulter landed the Isuzu Ute Ballarat 4Y0 & Older Pace over 1710 metres with 5Y0 Bettors Creek-Boyds Creek gelding Jimmy Breeze.

Heavily backed and beaten when making his debut at Shepparton in September, Jimmy Breeze on this occasion when driven once again by Ryan Sanderson travelled sweetly trailing first starter Picture Us Rollin (gate three) from the Tindale barn and after easing three wide on the final bend was just a little too strong at the finish, scoring by 1.4 metres in a mile rate of 1-55.5.

Polemarker Alamo after trailing the leader was third 3.4 metres back after being held up with no clear run.

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