■ Darebin Council is on the hunt for a new Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Peter Smith (as reported in The Local Paper, Aug. 28, at left).
Mr Smith’s last day in the job will be on Monday, September 16. The Council currently has two State Government-appointed Municipal Monitors - June Anstee and Ross Millard - who are due to continue ion the role until
least December 31.
■ Five Melbourne councils have joined forces, calling for greater collaboration with the State and Commonwealth Governments to address the challenge of social and affordable housing. Hume, Darebin, Kingston, Moonee Valley and Whittlesea City Councils, have written a joint communique to State and Federal Ministers responsible for planning, housing and infrastructure.
The Councils have emphasised that genuine progress is only possible if they work together.
The State Government set an ambitious target of building 60,000 new homes across 10 activity centres in the next 10 years.
“However, their plans to achieve this also need to ensure we create complete communities, not just additional homes,” said a representative for the five Councils.
“Home to six of the State Government designated activity centres, the councils are asking the State Government to progress the Activity Centre Program as a genuine partnership, recognising the different perspectives and experiences the councils have in managing growth and change.
“Agreeing that the provision of well-located housing, including social and affordable housing is of critical importance, the partnership has made three key asks:
■ Engagement and collaboration with councils on the detail before the Activity Centre plans are made public.
■ Deeper commitment to better infrastructure co-ordination across all government departments/agencies.
■ Support and buy in from the Federal Government
“In recognition of the joint effort needed to make this plan a reality, the councils have also identified that with the anticipated growth, there needs to be more consideration for infrastructure, underpinned by good urban design and sustainability practices.
“The Victorian Planning Authority conducted community consultation for the 10 activity centres earlier this year and are yet to release a report.
Hume City Mayor Cr Naim Kurt said:
"Housing supply and affordability is one of Australia's most pressing issues and we welcome the chance to collaborate with both the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to tackle
"Local government has a role to play in providing housing choice through efficient planning services, but solving this issue requires a genuine partnership from all levels of government and industry to resolve.
"Hume has been proud to bring together neighbouring councils under the Activity Centre Program, to demonstrate local government’s commitment to addressing housing supply and ensuring the best outcomes for our communities.
"As Australia’s fastest-growing state and with Hume as one of its fastest-growing councils, we recognise that managing population growth requires not only more housing but also careful infrastructure planning,” Cr Kurt said
● ● ● ● Bronwyn Halfpenny MLA ✔ Thomastown MLA Bronwyn Halfpenny has spoken of her pleasure of attending the FOMKUD Ilinden cultural festival and concert of traditional folk dance in schools: “It was a night of song, dance and festivities, showcasing the talent of third- and even fourth-generation Victorians of Macedonian ancestry. Stoj Jovevski and president George Lambeski and all members of FOMKUD are dedicated to ensuring the Macedonian culture continues through the generations. I was also proud to present former president Kosta Kolevski, also a longtime friend and resident of the Thomastown electorate, with his lifelong membership and an award recognising his unwavering commitment to the Macedonian Australian community and connection to culture.”
✔Ms Halfpenny also celebrated with women at the Teej Mela festival, which is all about “celebrating and recognising women – the strength of women, what women do – and also of course the bonds of family and community. These Teej Mela events – for example, the one in Epping, which is run by a great local Nikki Jain – have been going for many years. It is a fantastic success and is just going from strength to strength. And also the Epping–Wollert Nepalese Community
thank you to the president.”
✖Homicide Squad detectives have released images of a male witness they are looking to identify as part of their investigation into the death of a man in Heidelberg West earlier this year. Police were initially called to reports of two men fighting outside a property on Alamein Rd about 11.45am on June 15. A 49-year-old Heidelberg West man, who lived at the property, was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries. He passed away a short time later. A 40-year-old Heidelberg West man was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with murder. It is believed the two men were known to each other. Detectives are today releasing an image of a man they believe was at the home of the victim shortly before the incident occurred. Investigators believe he was the last person to speak with the victim before the fatal assault. The man was not involved in the incident in any way and is being treated as a witness only.
■ Only weeks ahead of nominations being called for Council elections, Banyule representative Fiona Mitsinikos has resigned her position, effective from August 14.
Earlier this year Ms Mitsinikos advised Banyule Council that her family had temporarily relocated interstate and during this time Ms Mitsinikos continued to live in Banyule and perform her duties as a councillor.
Ms Mitsinikos advised Banyule Council that her family circumstances had changed, including moving interstate permanently and it was therefore not possible nor in the best interests of the community and Council for her to continue as a councillor.
Ms Mitsinikos said it had been a privilege to serve the Banyule community since being elected in 2020 and that she is proud of the many achievements of Council over that time.
Banyule Council informed the Minister for Local Government, the Victorian Electoral Commission and relevant agencies of Ms Mitsinikos resignation.
The VEC have advised that as of April 1 this year and beyond, any councillor resignations that occur from that date until the October 26 election across Victoria would not require a Council by-election or equivalent.
Banyule City Council will continue to be represented by the current eight Councillors until the new Council 2024-2028 is sworn in.
Residents in Hawdon Ward are encouraged to contact Mayor Cr Tom Melican or any other Banyule Councillor.
■ Nillumbik Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan says his Council had been calling for the State Government to undertake a Local Area Bus Review across the Northern Metropolitan Partnership Region.
This would help address some of the shortcomings with existing bus services, HE SAYS/
“A Local Area Bus Review would help highlight some of the gaps that exist with bus services for communities in Nillumbik and surrounds,” Cr Ramcharan said.
“Some simple changes, such as making bus routes more efficient, more effective coordination of bus and train timetables and greater connectivity across areas, particular for rural communities, could help ensure the diverse transport needs of our community are better supported.”
Cr Ramcharan said buses were an essential service for many people, young and old, who relied on public transport to travel to and from employment, health services and education.
“Creating more efficient and reliable bus services will not only help those who rely on public transport to get to where they need to go, but might also encourage more people to use public transport, which will help ease the growing congestion on our roads,” he said.
In addition to Nillumbik’s support for the ‘Connecting Melbourne’s North’ campaign as a member of the Northern Council’s Alliance, Council has also just endorsed an Integrated Transport Strategy, to guide transport planning and advocacy in Nillumbik
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■ Prahran Highway Patrol officers are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a serious motorcycle crash that occurred in Prahran during the early hours of Sunday morning (Sept. 1).
Emergency services were called to reports the rider of a lime green Kawasaki Ninja, which had no number plates, lost control and crashed into several parked cars outside a licensed premises on Chapel St about 4.10am.
The rider, a 23-year-old Brunswick man, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who
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■ Broadwest Productions in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra present Quasimodo – The Musical in Concert, a new re-imagination of Victor Hugo’s classic hunchback story, focussing on the true meaning of love, which will premiere at the Capitol Theatre in Melbourne from September 20-22.
Featuring orchestrations by Hamish Ander and under the Artistic and Musical Direction of Andrew Wailes, this show features characters and a series of musical performances telling the universal human issues of Love, Lust, Betrayal and Murder ... with a twist of Broadway. Original music and lyrics have been created by Melbourne-based producer Samuel Kristy.
A cast of some of Australia’s best musical theatre soloists has been assembled to bring this new score to life including Joshua Robson (Phantom of the Opera), Des Flanagan (Moulin Rouge), Michael Lampard and Ben Clark (Opera Australia), Enya Angel, Fem Belling, Paul Hogan, Julee Johnson and Sean Hutton. They will be joined by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra against what is promoted as 'a backdrop of audio-visual splendour.'
Set in Paris, 1482 in the Gothic marvel of Notre Dame Cathedral, Quasimodo -The Musical catapults audiences into a tale of unrequited love and a tangled web of mystery, adventure, and intrigue which envelopes the characters – the hunchbacked bellringer Quasimodo, the Gypsy girl Esmeralda, Captain Phoebus and the Evil Archdeacon Frollo
Using the unique setting of Melbourne historic Capitol Theatre, with its multi-coloured ceiling, this concert version will feature costumed soloists, lighting effects, screen projections, as well as the power of a live orchestra and large chorus performing a musical feast which blends the best elements of sumptuous symphonic writing with classic Broadway music and elements of rock, pop, swing, and jazz.
Performance Details: September 20 - 22
Venue: RMIT Capitol Theatre, 113 Swanston St., Melbourne
Tickets available via trybooking.com/ events/landing/1261904
- Cheryl Threadgold
■ The National Institute of Circus Arts presents the second-year student ensemble show titled Fall With Me from September 17-21 at 39-59 Green St, Prahran
Directed by Katie Cawthorne, Fall With Me asks: “Have you ever felt faintly aware of your heart beating amongst a hundred other hearts? Connected to those around you on a cellular level as though you’re all vibrating at the same frequency. Spines tingling; breath undulating; hearts beating in unison?
“What does it take to share something as intimate as a heartbeat with a stranger. Does it take vulnerability? Openness? The willingness to see those around us, and to let ourselves be seen.
“Much of our current human experience has become distanced from truth. We are fearful of vulnerability and how it might shatter the artifice that shields us. The armour we don to manage this experience and numb ourselves of our own heartbeat.'
Director Katie Cawthorne is a theatrical storyteller with an interest in the nuances of the human psyche and exploring how to convey complex experiences through a language unique to the body. Acts of teeterboard, hair hang, and Chinese pole will test the limits of our trust in ourselves, and the people on whom we rely.
Fall With Me searches for a world where we can feel safe to submit to our own heartbeat. Can we shed our armour and let ourselves be seen?
Event Details. Season: September 18 –21 (preview September 17). Time: 7.30pm. evenings and 2 pm matinee. Venue: NICA’s Guang Rong Lu OAM National Circus Centre, 39 – 59 Green St, Prahran. Duration: 75 minutes. Tickets: $15 - $40 plus booking fee. Discounts for groups, concession, Mob tix and under 30s. Bookings: nica.com.au/ performs
■ Theatrical presents the universally acclaimed musical A Chorus Line from September 7-22 at the National Theatre, St Kilda
Playing the role of Zach , the director who puts the dances through their paces in a gruelling audition, is Melbourne's Julian Dods
Julian's parents told him he has been singing for as long as he could talk.
“They figured that I was going to be a performer regardless of which path they steered me down. I started performing when I started school, both in and out of school hours.”
Julian says the National Boys Choir of Australia was wonderful in helping him develop his performing skills, “and provided me with a strong work and rehearsal ethic that I still carry with me today”.
From the choir, Julian was selected to perform in the iconic 2009 QANTAS commercial 'I Still Call Australia Home' and this filming, which took place in the Bungle Bungles in north-western Australia, was “a dream come true”.
“The entire cast and crew made this giant tent city just outside the National Park,” says Julian. “I remember we did a beautiful ceremony around a campfire with several Aboriginal elders the night before we shot the video ... it was a beautiful moment ...'
Julian then went on to perform multiple roles with Opera Australia, his favourite show being The Magic Flute, and says his performances with Opera Australia opened his eyes into the world of professional theatre.
At the age of 14 when his voice broke, Julian recalls, “it really threw my world into chaos. Now I didn't have the thing that had carried my entire career (my voice) and was really lost as to what to do”.
Twelve years later, Julian says he still feels the same way and has been bouncing between jobs, trying new things and discovering his likes and dislikes.
“I worked in a school for a year, as a labourer for a few months, completed training to be a security guard and recently completed a certificate in screen and camera work.
But Julian says he always comes back to performing.
Enjoying playing the role of Zach the director, Julian says: “It has been really interesting going through the character with our director Tahra Cannon and finding little nuances about his character in the script.”
Julian's partner Imogene is also in the show, playing Don
“They really pushed me to audition for the show as they know how much performing means to me ... I'm having the time of my life rehearsing this show.”
A Chorus Line opening at the National Theatre, St Kilda on September 7 and runs until September 22.
Bookings: theatrical.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
■ Melbourne-born playwright Suzie Miller, whose play Prima Facie became a global sensation, is returning home to St Kilda to speak at an event organised by the St Kilda Historical Society on Monday, September 23 at 7.30pm at the Alex Theatre, Fitzroy St., St Kilda.
Miller will talk about her career and the joys and challenges of growing up in St Kilda with local journalist and filmmaker,Marianne Latham.
Her mother, Elaine Miller, famously became the first woman Mayor on St Kilda Council in 1982.
Miller trained as a lawyer and, in 2010, moved to London with her family to pursue a theatre writing career full-time.
Prima Facie, a one-woman play about a defence lawyer who specialises in getting rapists off and is herself raped, took Sydney, then the West End and Broadway by storm, winning a swag of awards along the way.
Miller says that she was “totally raised” in St Kilda.
Event details: Monday, September 23 at 7.30pm
Venue: Alex Theatre, 135 Fitzroy St., St Kilda
Tickets: $20
Books will be on sale courtesy of Readings Bookshops.
- Cheryl Threadgold
■ Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson have failed in their bid in their much-publicised bid to win the largest Melbourne breakfast radio audience.
In their third ratings survey, the Sydney pair won a share of 6.1 per cent, behind 3AW (21.3), Nova (9.9), Fox (9.6), Gold (8.3), ABC Melbourne (7.2) and Smooth (7.9).
■ The 42nd Melbourne Fringe Festival (October 1-20) continues to surprise with new and adventurous works that celebrate the creative minds of Melbourne’s independent artists.
Highlights from Melbourne Fringe Festival’s program include some quintessentially ‘Fringey’ experiences:
Twenty Million Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Join the cantankerous and unrelenting minds from Melbourne experimental arts collective Pummel Squad (Soup Friends) on their latest madcap escapade, an experimental, satirical, absurdist, comedic theatre piece with shadow puppetry, physical comedy and satire. October 2-6 at Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room.
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave
A non-stop performance of pure chaos and carnage. A three-day rave condensed into an hour, this work is a spectacle and endurance work to the soundtrack of Suburban Knight's album 'Nocturbulous Behaviour'. This chaotic non-stop rave from an all queer, all Maori/ First Nations cast includes moments of pure stupidity as the performers chase a never achievable goal – it explores techno and rave culture. October 11 - 12 at Abbotsford Convent Industrial School Level Up
Step inside a world of chaos as three acrobats perform inside a giant claw machine. Not just a set piece, this claw machine spins, see-saws, and launches the acrobats into the air in a one-of-a-kind performance. Best known for their dramatic, thought-provoking circus-theatre, Gravity Dolls have been crafting unique experiences for audiences since 2014. October 4-13 at Studio Nexus Where You Were Experience blending memory and imagination, where the artists ask questions, and then tell a story based on their guest’s experience. Fusing individual history and mythic past, Where You Were is a one-on-one show for a cosy and concise 10-minute exploration of the transformative nature of stories. October 16-20 at Festival Hub: Trades Hall – The Temple. Speed: The Movie, The Play Following a sell-out 2023 Melbourne Fringe season, this year (which also marks 30 years since Speed was released in cinemas) sees the return of this interactive comedy play set onboard an actual vintage bus. Performed by Act React, it's an irreverent send-up of the iconic 1994 film Speed, with all the special effects pulled off with lowbudget aplomb. October 9-20 at So Soiree Fringe Garden
Marg Is All Ears
If a live experience was a comfort-food, Marg is All Ears is the Fringe Festival’s box of chocolates. This participatory, one-on-one experience will leave audiences feeling better about the world and themselves in it. Who doesn’t like a cuppa and a natter? Margaret is by profession a Jungian dream analyst. Sit down for a hot drink and have a 15-minute chat with Marg. October 1 - 7 at Cyrus Art Lounge
Motus In Morte
Confront the stark realities of a world in flux and witness moral dilemmas in a powerful blend of puppetry, live music, and storytelling. A world of creatures and shadowy figures are brought to life with stunning visual effects in this immersive performance, the third in the Golden Scissor Puppets Apocalypse trilogy. October 16-20 at Mission to Seafarers – Norla Dome
K Mak at the Planetarium
Following sell-out seasons in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne 2023, K Mak returns to the Melbourne Fringe. Weaving cello, violin, synths, beats and vocals into lush, cinematic soundscapes, her four-piece band ushers audiences through the cosmos with sumptuous tailored visuals. K Mak is the originals project of Australian cellist Kathryn McKee, who draws on her experience playing with Kanye West, Eminem,Archie Roach, Guy Sebastian, Vera Blue and Opera Queensland to weave strings, beats, synths and vocals into vivid, emotive artpop. October 12 at Scienceworks Planetarium melbournefringe.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
■ Malvern Theatre Company: Little Women the Musical (Book by Allen Knee, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Music by Jason Howland) Until September 7 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Adam Bianco; Choreographer: Susan Lewis. Bookings: 1300 131 552.
■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Things
I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) Until September 7 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Kellie Tweeddale. Bookings: trybooking.com/ CQZXF
■ ARK Theatre: Point Blank (by Grace McNiven) August 25 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre; September 14 at the Seymour Schoolhouse Performing Arts Centre. Director: Lisa McNiven. Further details: arktheatremelb.com
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Hand to God (by Robert Askins) Until September 7 at Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
■ Synchronicity: A Vintage Death (by Geoff Collishaw, based on the novel by Colin King), Until September 7 at The Engine Room, 58 View St., Bendigo. Director: Geoff Collishaw and Tania Maxwell). Bookings: synchronicity.org.au
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Minnie and Liraz (by Lally Katz) Until September 8 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Barbara Crawford. Bookings: mordialloctheatre.com.au
■ Essendon Theatre Company: Chapter
Two (Neil Simon) September 5 – 14 at Bradshaw St. Community Hall, 9 Bradshaw St., Essendon (enter via Buckley St.). Director: Matthew Freeman. Bookings: 0406448368 or essendontheatrecompany. com.au
■ Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival: Festival of One Act Plays. September 7 at Bluestone Theatre, 28 Hutton St., Kyneton. Detail via email: icgang3444@gmail.com
■ Theatrical: A Chorus Line, September 2
– 22 at the National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda. Director: Tahra Cameron; Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis; Musical Director: Gabriel Taburet. Bookings: theatrical.com.au
■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Father (Florian Zeller) September 4 – 21 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Div Collins. wlt.org.au/book-tickets
■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV): Ruddigore: The Terrible Tale of the Witch’s Curse, September 6 – 8 at the Alexander Theatre, Clayton. Director: Ron Pidcock; Musical Director: Trevor Henley; Choreographer: Denique Adlam. Bookings: gsov.org.au
■ Nova Music Theatre: Brigadoon September 13 – 22 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au
■ 1812 Theatre in association with Redfox3 Theatre Company: Coherence (by James Ward Byrkit) September 5 – 14 at the Lowe Auditorium, 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Justin Stephens. Bookings: 1812theatre.sales.ticketsearch. com/
■ Eltham Little Theatre: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) September 6 – 21 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: 0411 713 095.
■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Clue: on Stage (adapted from screenplay by Jonathan Lynn), September 5 – 21 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Katie-Jane Amey. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): The Cripple of Inishmaan (by Martin McDonagh) September 10 – 12 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, 50 Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Matthew Freeman. Group auditions. Irish accents highly encouraged. Prepare monologue from play. Further details: stagtheatre.org
■ 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
■ A one night only concert titled Blaktivism will be presented at Hamer Hall on Friday, November 22, presented by Gaba Musik
Baker Boy will headline the line-up of legends and rising voices of First Nations musical activism in the return of this one night only concert event.
Blaktivism will see Baker Boy joined by a lineup of local and interstate First Nations artists, including Bart Willoughby, Yirrmal, Deline Briscoe, Yung Warriors, Selwyn Burns, Robbie Thorpe, Kulin Nation Songwomen, Suga Cane Mamas, Tasman Keith, Brothers in Arms along with Sprigga Mek (PNG) and special guests.
Now in its fourth year, Blaktivism celebrates and pays tribute to Blak activist movements in this country, uniting pioneers and emerging voices of First Nations music and art.
This event is part of Always Live, a 17-day state-wide celebration of contemporary live music exclusive to Victoria supported by the State Government through Visit Victoria
Always Live is a 17-day state-wide celebration of contemporary live music across Victoria.Featuring stadium shows, intimate performances, free and family events, artist showcases, pop-up performances and more, Always Live is curated for everyone, everywhere.
Artistic Director: Deline Briscoe , Musical Director: Airileke Ingram
Event Details : Thursday, November 22 from 7pm, doors open; 7.30pm Blaktivism (including welcome by the Kulin Nation Songwomen); 8.30pm Interval; 8.50pm Baker Boy. 10pm Finish Tickets from artscentremelbourne.com.au alwayslive.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
■ Middle Kids Holiday Special (9-12 years old). Monday September 23. 9.30am-10.45am. 09:30
Trainee Tumblers Holiday Special. (68years old). Monday, September 30, 9.30am10.45am.
Send your child along for a school holiday circus adventure. These classes are great opportunities for your youngsters to give a Women's Circus class a try ahead of enrolling in Term 4. Or keep the circus magic going between terms for regulars. Learn cool circus skills and have fun with new friends.
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Acro Jam. Monday, September 23. 6.30pm8.30pm. Free.
Acro Jam is a social acrobalance session for acrobalance enthusiasts to share and enhance their skills. Acro Jam offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow circus members, exchange knowledge, and practice new techniques.
Women's Circus trainers will be present to offer advice, assist with spotting, and share techniques, but there is no formal teaching.
Open to members with prior acrobalance experience from the New Crew class, Mixtape class, and Acrobalance classes, plus open training acro professionals, Acro Jam is about collaborative learning and community building in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
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Chinese Pole. Saturday, October 5. 9.30am11am.
Learn the art of Chinese Pole at Women’s Circus in the Pole super session. Attendees will learn a range of pole skills, perfect for beginners or those returning to pole after a break. Build circus skills, all while having a whole lot of fun.
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Open Training. Open Training Marginalised Genders Only. Various dates and times.
■ Academy and Grammy Award winning composer Tan Dun is returning to Hamer Hall with the Australian premiere of his Choral Concerto, Nine.
Tan Dun (Conductor), Lu Siqing (violin), Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the MSO Chorus. Saturday September 14, 7.30pm. At Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Internationally acclaimed Chinese-American composer, conductor and MSO Artistic Ambassador, Tan Dun makes his long-awaited return to Hamer Hall on Saturday, September 14, for a celebratory performance with the MSO that seamlessly blends Eastern and Western musical traditions.
The concert features the Australian premiere of Tan Dun’s Choral Concerto, Nine, co-commissioned by the MSO and the Philharmonic Society of London – the very group that commissioned Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, 200 years ago.
Choral Concerto Nine will be paired with the famous Ode to Joy from the final movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 - voted #1 in this year’s ABC Classic 100. The MSO Chorus under director Warren Trevelyan-Jones will give voice to these works.
The one-night-only performance opens with the Overture to Beethoven's only ballet, The Creatures of Prometheus, followed by Tan Dun’s stunning violin concerto, Hero.
Performed by fellow MSO Ambassador and violinist Lu Siqing, the concerto is based on the composer's score for the critically-acclaimed martial arts film, Hero
In addition to his Hamer Hall performance, the award-winning composer will join ABC Classic host and composer Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe for Tan Dun in Conversation, to share stories about his remarkable life and work on Wednesday 11 September.
Lu Siqing has performed at some of the world’s most famous concert halls in more than 40 countries.
The prodigious violinist trained with Yehudi Menuhin in London in his youth, and completed his studies at Julliard under Dorothy DeLay
In 1987 he was the first Asian person to win First Prize at Italy’s Paganini International Violin Competition.
Lu Siqing will host a public masterclass with violinists from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) on Thursday, September 12.
A UNESCO Global Goodwill Ambassador, Tan Dun is a prolific conductor and composer, with a creative repertoire that spans the boundaries of classical music, multimedia performance, and Eastern and Western traditions.
His recordings have garnered many accolades, including a Grammy and an Academy Award for the film score of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Grammy nominations for The First Emperor, Marco Polo and Pipa Concerto
In 2012 Tan Dun was appointed as a UNESCO global Goodwill Ambassador and in 2017 he received the Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Biennale.
The September concert and In Conversation mark Tan Dun’s welcome return to the MSO, his first since 2018 when he conducted his oratorio epic Buddha Passion as part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival
Tan Dun: In Conversation. Wednesday, September 11, 6.30pm at Iwaki Auditorium
Masterclass with Lu Siqing. Thursday, September 12, 6.30pm at Iwaki Auditorium
Tan Dun: Nine. Saturday, September 14, 7.30pm at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
■ Combine an enthusiastic group of singers and a Big Band with classic songs such as Alexander’s Ragtime Band and It Had To Be You for the makings of a terrific swing concert.
On Sunday September 8, Cranbourne Chorale and the Down South Big Band are combining forces to present Swing – A Cabaret Extravaganza at the Narre Warren North Hall.
Led by Cranbourne Chorale’s music director Lucas de Jong and accompanist Adrian Allen, the concert features the 18piece Down South Big Band and soloists including vocalist Chrissy de Jong
As well as the swing numbers, the program also includes classics such as What A Wonderful World, Summertime and Autumn Leaves.
The Down South Big Band is based on the Mornington Peninsula and specialises in playing hits from both the swing era and the music of today.
Tea and coffee will be provided but concert goers are welcome to bring their own alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and dancing shoes.
It’s all happening at 6 pm on Sunday September 8 at the Narre Warren North Hall, Old A ‘Beckett Rd, Narre Warren North. For more details and tickets, visit cranbournechoral.com.au
- Julie Houghton
■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Appleton Ladies Potato Race (by Melanie Tait) September 22 7pm – 10pm, September 23 7.30pm – 10.30pm at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Helen Ellis. Audition bookings: Helen Ellis, ellisproductions@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
■ Batman in Concert's pre-sale is live. The epic 1989 Batman film will be on the big screen for its 35th anniversary, with John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra performing the Danny Elfman score conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams It will play at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne from Thursday-Saturday, October 24-26.
Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St, Melbourne
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■ Northcote MLA Kat Theophanous spoke glowingly in State Parliament last week about local schools.
“: I rise to update the house on the exciting happenings n the Northcote electorate,” Ms Theoiphanous said.
“In the heart of our suburbs, Northcote High is on the cusp of opening the doors on its brand new STEM building.
“Principal Chris Jones gave me a sneak peek as we walked through three storeys of cutting-edge labs, classrooms, admin and student spaces and an expansive library.
“It is stunning, and it is critical infrastructure for a high school which caters to almost 2000 local students every year.
“Nearby, the Axion Estin Northcote monastery on St George’s Rd hosted a wonderful Greek community festival.
“There was lively music, dancing, food and even camel rights.
“I congratulate the church volunteers and businesses. Our family had a blast.
“This monastery has big plans, with funding from federal Labor, to create a visionary amphitheatre and an agora space in the future – very exciting times.
“Further north, construction is about to start on a new kindergarten in Thornbury, with the builder now appointed.
“The new kinder on site at Thornbury High will have three rooms, outdoor learning areas and provide 99 much-needed kinder places in the
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inner north. Down in Westgarth the slab has been poured and precast craned in for Westgarth Primary’s amazing $13 million project to construct a new competitiongrade gym and classroom building.
“The whole community has been buzzing with excitement to see this hard-foughtfor project take shape.
“Finally, a big shout-out to the Fitzroy Stars men’s seniors, who booked their place in the Northern Football Netball League Division 3 Grand Final by defeating Old Paradians by six points. Patrick Farrant kicked eight thumping goals, and we are so excited. Go Stars !” Ms Theophanous said.
■ The City of Whittlesea is keen to hear what is most important to the community to help inform the 2025-29 Budget and a number of other key strategic documents.
The Council is looking to hear from the community about the priority areas they think funding should be directed towards and what services and assets are valued most now and for the future.
Feedback provided will inform the development of the Budget 2025-29, Community Plan 2026-29, Asset Plan 2026-35, Financial Plan 2026-35, Road Management Plan 2026-29 and Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-29, said a Council representative.
■ The State Government is delivering on self-determination for First Nations Victorians by providing control of properties to Aboriginal organisations.
Mortgages were removed from the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service’s property in Clifton Hill, which currently operates as a mortuary and funeral support service. The Service delivers a range of comprehensive medical, dental and social services for Aboriginal Victorians.
■ Golden Rainbow is a new social group for older LGBTI+ adults to meet, connect and have a chat.
Next meeting will be 10.30am-11.30am on Thursday, September 5.
Venue is the Bellfield Community Hub, Perkins Ave, which has a ramp to cafe, accessible toilets and convenient parking.
Attendees can catch bus 250, bus 350 or bus 549 and get off at the Perkins Avenue/ Oriel Road bus stop.
Incorporating the traditions of the Heidelberg City News (Est. Mar. 26, 1897), Heidelberger (Est. Nov. 12, 1958) and Evelyn Observer (Est. Oct. 31, 1873). The Heidelberger area comprises Bellfield, Darebin, Eaglemont, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Macleod, Rosanna, Watsonia, Viewbank and Yallambie. Banyule is home to more than 121,865 people, living in approximately 50,223 homes.
Incorporating the traditions of the Preston Post (Est. 1888) and the Reservoir Times (Est. 1955) Preston Post-Reservoir Times area comprises Keon Park, Kingsbury, Northland, Preston, Preston East, Preston West, Regent, Reservoir, Reservoir East, Reservoir West. The City of Darebin is home to more than 146,719 people, living in approximately 63,562 homes.
Incorporating the traditions of the Northcote Budget (Est. 1888) Northcote Budget area comprises Alphington, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Croxton, Dennis, Fairfield, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Merri, Northcote, Thornbury and Westgarth. The City of Darebin is home to more than 146,719 people, living in approximately 63,562 homes.
Incorporating the traditions of the Heidelberg City News (Est. Mar. 26, 1897), Diamond Valley News (Est. 1959) Evelyn Observer (Est. Oct. 31, 1873), and Eltham & Whittlesea Shires Advertiser The Diamond Valley News area comprises Briar Hill, Eltham, Greensborough, Lower Plenty, Montmorency and St Helena. Nillumbik Shire is home to more than 64,659 people, living in approximately 21,753 homes.
Incorporating the traditions of the Whittlesea Post (Est. 1935), Whittlesea Chronicle, Whittlesea Advertiser, and Eltham & Whittlesea Shires Advertiser, Evelyn Observer (Est. Oct. 31, 1873). Whittlesea Post area comprises Bundoora, Epping, Epping North, Lalor, Mill Park, Thomastown, South Morang, Wollert. The City of Whittlesea is home to more than 197,491 people, living in approximately 71,014 homes.
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■ Essence Theatre Productions presents Jack and Millie as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 15-20 at the Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray
Created and performed by Alaine Beek , joined by performers Ross Daniels and Phil Cameron-Smith, Jack and Millie is based on the author's breast cancer journey, and brings a unique comic perspective to the stage.
'Jack' is portrayed as Millie's cancer - her inner thoughts, her courage, fear and (often funny) human frailties.
The piece enables audiences to delve into the world of receiving a life threatening diagnosis.
Performed in a non-natural style, the play is stripped back to a minimalist set with three actors - Phil Cameron Smith as 'Jack', Alaine Beek as 'Millie' and Green Room award-winner Ross Daniels portraying the multiple characters that fill Millie's world.
Critically acclaimed, 'Jack and Millie' has been studied by hundreds of high school students in 2022 (listed on VCE drama curriculum) and toured through Victoria and into NSW
Event Details: October 15 - 20
Venue: Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray
Bookings: melbournefringe. com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
■ Writer/performer Tom Moran presents his Melbourne Fringe Festival show Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar from October 2-6 at 7.15pm/6.15pm at the Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Meeting Room in Carlton
Directed by Davey Kelleher and produced by Lisa Nally, Tom Moran's show is now on tour in Australia following sell-out shows at the Dublin Fringe, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Abbey Theatre
A self-proclaimed people-pleaser and an expert in empathy, Tom really struggles with the truth. Full of compas-
sion and humour, he explores identity, family dynamics and having a very flexible relationship to the truth.
Tom begs the question in his 'completely true' solo show: “If I never lied again and was just myself, would any of my loved ones still love me?”
Event Details: October 2 - 6 at 7.15pm and 6.15pm
Venue: Festival Hub: Meeting Room at the Trades Hall, Cnr Victoria and Lygon Sts., Carlton.
Further details and bookings: melbournefringe.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
■ (M). 98 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas September 5.
This critically acclaimed comedy/drama from young editor/ writer/director Josh Margolin (based on the relationship with his own grandmother) finally arrives on our shores, and while entertaining, doesn’t quite live up to the hype, keeping its story quirky and light, rather than delving a little deeper into the subject matter.
June Squibb is a joy to watch as Thelma, a 93-year-old who has a genuinely affectionate relationship with her 24 year-old slacker grandson, Daniel (Fred Hechinger)
It is this bond that sees Thelma successfully tricked by a telephone scammer, who claims to be Daniel, an states that if she doesn’t send a lawyer $10,000, her grandson will be in serious criminal trouble.
Dismissed by her daughter Gail (Parker Posey) and her husband Alan (Clark Gregg), Thelma wants to atone for her mistake, and visits old friend Ben (Richard Roundtree, in his final feature film role), who is in an aged care facility, and more importantly, has a two-seater scooter.
Soon, the two are on a mission to track down the scammers and get Thelma’s money back, while Fred, Gail and Alan are trying to find her, with Gail and Alan thinking Thelma has had some kind of episode.
Thelma raises themes which are interesting (and is reminiscent of the 2013 Japanese film, It’s Me, It’s Me ), but Margolin never really goes beyond the superficial, keeping many of its characters predictable and familiar, and as such, the film becomes more featherweight as it goes on (a running joke involving Tom Cruise is amusing).
The most fascinating element is when Thelma confronts her scammer, and the person who plays that role. Performances are what give the film its spark. Along with Squibb (About Schmidt, Nebraska, The Humans), Roundtree (the Shaft series) is a delight, while Hechinger is very likeable as the self-doubting Fred. Posey and Gregg do well with what are pretty stock standard parts. Thelma is good fun, but never fully reaches its potential, making it feel more breezy than memorable. For a much better film looking at an aged character going on an epic journey, please watch David Lynch’s brilliant The Straight Story (1999), starring Richard Farnsworth RATING - ***
■ (MA). 98 minutes. Now avail-
able to buy on selected digital platforms.
Sombre and thoughtful, this latest entry in the zombie sub-genre is a beautifully crafted, well-acted and absorbing drama/horror, and should be enjoyed by viewers who don’t normally watch this kind of movie.
Comparisons will be made to previous examinations on this particular premise, such as Akihiko Shiota’s Yomigaeri (2002), Robin Campillo’s They Came Back (2004), its 2012 TV series spin-off The Returned, and the British TV series In The Flesh, but Handling The Undead stands tall in its own right. The film begins its eerie journey with an unexplained event, a sudden electromagnetic surge that briefly upsets nature and technology. Whatever was the source of this happening, the result is that the dead start returning to life, shocking some, but affecting others in a far deeper matter. The story centres on three in particular; grandfather Mahler (Bjorn Sundquist) , who digs up his resurrected young grandson, bringing him home to his still grieving mother Anna (Renate Reinsve), who is at-first horrified, then happy to see her son again; Elisabet (Olga Damani) also returns from her coffin, arriving back at the home of her partner Tora (Bente Borsum), who is similarly surprised, but grateful to have her back; lastly we see Eva (Bahar Pars) come back after dying unexpectedly, unsettling her husband David (Anders Danielsen Lie), and has to explain the situation to his two children. These returned loved ones, however, start to display disturbing behaviour, leading the living down a heartbreaking path. Those wanting fast-paced zombie thrills and gore will not find it here. Performances are all nicely low-key, never trying to easily push audience buttons through melodramatic histrionics. Co-writer Thea Hvistendahl makes her feature directorial debut, and she handles the difficult material with confidence and care. She has been criticised for pacing the film far too slowly, but for me, it is wonderfully executed, allowing what is happening on screen to gradually get under your skin, and make you consider about what you would do in comparably sad circumstances.
Handling The Undead does require patience, but that patience is rewarded, delivering a mournful drama that happens to have horror elements. I can’t wait to see what director Hvistendahl does next. If you like this, I recommend tracking down Eskil Vogt’s 2021 Norwegian film The Innocents, a compelling, disturbing look at children who discover they have super powers (and a terrific subversion of the glut of superhero movies that we’ve been bombarded with over the years).
RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke
■ Local and Australian artists are invited to enter the prestigious Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art, with a total prize pool of $31,000.
Nillumbik Shire Council’s biennial, acquisitive prize is open to emerging and established artists from the Shire and across the country with artists free to express their creativity in any medium. This year, there is no set theme.
The prize aims to be as accessible as possible, reflecting Nillumbik Council's commitment to nurturing the local arts community, while also welcoming talent from across Australia
. Prize Details:
■ Open Prize: $20,000 (acquisitive)
■ Local Prize: $10,000 (acquisitive)
■ Mayor’s Award: $500
■ People’s Choice Award: $500 Announced at the close of the exhibition
The competition will culminate in a finalist exhibition in April 2025, where the shortlisted works will be displayed.
This exhibition is free to the public, offering the audience the chance to view and vote for their favourite piece in the People’s Choice Award
Nillumbik Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said that the Council is committed to supporting the Nillumbik artistic community and, by keeping fees low, providing an opportunity for all local artists to enter and exhibit in a major art prize alongside national artists.
“This prize continues Nillumbik’s longstanding artistic tradition and Council is looking forward to seeing the breadth of contemporary art entered and the responses from our artistic community,” Cr Ramcharan said. The artworks submitted will first be shortlisted by a distinguished panel of judges. A separate panel will then select the winners.
To make a submission visit nillumbik.vic.gov.au/NPCA
■ Bundoora MLA Colin Brooks last week spoke of the first few years of life beingcrucial for setting children up for success later on.
“That is why the Allan Labor Government is rolling out early years reform, like the gamechanging free kinder program, and has been investing in preschool infrastructure across the state,” Mr Brooks said.
“These government investments are making a real difference for the Bundoora area.
“Earlier this month Diamond Hills Preschool in Greensborough, led by president Dani Page and a wonderful volunteer committee, opened their spacious and bright new building complete with two new classrooms, a multipurpose room, a kitchen, a library and a really impressive outdoor area.
“This was made possible with $2.9 million from the Allan Labor Government, and I acknowledge the efforts of the member for Eltham in securing those funds when that was in her area.
“Funding also came from the Shire of Nillumbik and the Diamond Hills Preschool community itself.
“Earlier this year the Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Watsonia opened their doors on Devonshire Rd, providing extra capacity for lo- cal families thanks to a $1 million investment from this government.
“And just last week I was at the McLeans Road Kindergarten in Bundoora for their Book Week fair with lead teacher Natalie Vecchio and the whole team.
“This preschool too was recently built as a partnership between the Labor Government and the City of Whittlesea, back in 2022.
“In nearly a decade of federal Liberal–National Government, and when those opposite were in power for four years, not one cent was invested in early years reform in my electorate.
“In contrast, we will continue investing in early years education and supporting families in the Bundoora electorate.
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■ Eltham MLA Vicki Ward has praised Montmorency Secondary College for their production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“To everyone who took part in the production, from the wonderful cast to set designers, musicians and helpers, you are the music makers and the dreamer of dreams,” Ms Ward said.
“Congratulations to Jude Mitchell, Amber Hale, Kai LeGrys, Indi Cuthbert-Novak, Maddy Vacchiarelli, Shilo Maddison, Charlie Warburton, Lara McLeod, Hugh Maggs, Nicholas Theofanidis, Ellen Geraghty, Ellie McPhan, Charli Manley-Breen, Ciarra Camilleri, Gabe Mitchell, Rebecca Turner, Mae Butterworth, Matilda Mitchell, Molly Saunders, Ruby Peel, Grace Nihill, Matthew Stone, Izzie Milkins, Jaxon O’Brien, Liam Hughes, Sophie Nihill, Hugo Sheppard, Jinny Charlton, Kelsey Henderson, Essie Sinclair, Gabby Charman, Charlotte Stone, Erin Taylor, Mila Van Wyk, Charlie Cowper, Ben Tostivan, Archie Deylen, Eliza Gallagher, Ty Treharne, Hiroki Williams, Isla Greig, Liam Hughes, Imogen Breen, Lily Thompson, Jessica Thompson, Rosemary Vescio, Gene Kitchen, Leah Taylor, Bianca Wallace and Samantha Kostiw.
“You were all fantastic. Congratulations also to the fantastic production team, crew and musicians,” Ms Ward said.
■ The City of Whittlesea is keen to hear what is most important to the community to help inform the 2025-29 Budget and a number of other key strategic documents.
The Council is also looking for local residents to join a series of focus groups to provide in-depth feedback and insights into these documents.
Residents are invited to consider taking part in these important focus groups, which will be held at a later date.
From Our Files Friday, September 7, 1894
■ Even the Age says. for the electors this is an important and critical period. That, I think, is pretty well understood.
There is no mistake o the Argus lines, and they comeout fearlessly and .strong in their recommendations, and without doubt the platform for the present ‘emergency’.
Let us aIso change. All the country has to look to now for its fnture.prosperity is the farmer, the digger, and the wool . We must export. In our constituency there is every probability at present of our esteemied and popular representative having again a walk-over.
A contest would liven us up a bit doubtless, but the times are hardly bright enough for any sensational occurrences.
Cameron for Evelyn, is and has been the cry since he was first elected, and the cry is even more popular now than ever.
There is very little to fear when a man has done his duty as honestly and efficiently as our present member has.
The honor of another walk-over is sufficiently expressive. of the feeling both nmongst his supporters and outsiders.
YAN YEAN
■ A special meeting of the Council was held at tile Council-clnimber, Yan Yean, on Monday, 27th August, with the view of taking into consideration a formal draft agreement submitted in repairing the drain on Mr. Clarke's lsnd, Linton
There were present: Crs. Bassett, Reid, Morris, Thomas, Timms, Daniel, Andrew, and Murphy.
The draft of the proposed ngreement being duly considc'red, and not entirely agreeing with the views of the Council, it was, after lentthened discussion, proposed by Cr. Morris and seconded by Cr. Murphy, that a proposition be made to Mr. Clarke that the Council will fill up the drain in a suitable manner, and that Mr. Clarke be asked to give permission to make a drain as shown on plan submitted, surface damage to be paid for. That the Surveyor be authorised to see Mr. Clarke and, with plan, to submit to above resolution. Carried unanimously.
An informal discussion took place in egard to the drainage, Bridge-road and Separation, and the views of the countillors appeared to be adverse to undertaking much expense in this direction 'and that many illegal pressure brought to bear to mulet the Shire would be resisted.
It was suggested that some portion of the roadway might be removed and wide, open, level crositigs constructed.
■ This society hold the annual meeting on the 29th of August, and the memhers f provided a coffee supper and tableaux as well as a concert, Although it: was most miserable weather, the room was almost filled, and a very good programme gone through.
Mr. Arthur Armstrong had painted two piece of seenery for the tableaux, which was greatly admired and contributed largely to their success.
Miss Murphy, of Watson's Creek, also was of of great ,assistance in grouping the figures and arranging the platform.
The first tableau, "The Brigands," the scenery was an exact copy of the picture in. the Melbourne Gallery.
Messrs. Evelyn Falkiner, A. Clark, Sharp, Andrew, S. Harrison, and O. Lipsett took the part of the brigaids, and Mr. Horace Harrison and Miss Sharp were the central figures.
■ There is no doubt that Bette Davis was one of the great screen actresses of the 20th Century.
She starred in more than 100 films and generally played tough characters. Bette Davis was married four times and had three children.
Ruth Elizabeth Davis was born in 1908 in Lowell, Massachusetts
When Bette was 10 her father walked out on the family and Bette and her sister were sent to boarding school.
In her teenage years Bette attended John Murray Anderson's Dramatic School.
In 1929 she made her Broadway debut in a play titled Broken Dishes at the Ritz Theatre. In 1930 Bette moved to Hollywood and signed a contract with Universal Studios. Her first film was The Bad Sister and Bette starred opposite another newcomer by the name of Humphrey Bogart
After six films with Universal she was signed by Warner Brothers Studios to a seven-year contract.
Bette Davis won the Best Actress Academy Award for Dangerous in 1935 and Jezebel in 1938 - she was nominated for an Oscar 10 times during her career.
In 1939 she co-starred with Errol Flynn in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex and she commented - He was just beautiful ... Errol. He himself openly said, "I don't know really anything about acting," and I admire his honesty
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because he's absolutely right. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbour in 1941 and America's entry into the war Bette worked hard to sell War Bonds.
She was instrumental in establishing the famous Hollywood Canteen where servicemen could come and meet the Hollywood stars.
Some of her films during the 1940s included The Little Foxes, Now Voyager, Watch on the Rhine and The Corn is Green
In 1950 she starred as Margo Channing in All About Eve and married her co-star Gary Merrill . Their marriage lasted 10 years but it was very stormy. In 1962 Bette Davis and Joan Crawford were cast together in the classic film Whatever Hap-
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pened to Baby Jane (one of my favourite films)
The stories about the fights between the two fading stars are legendary.
In 2008 Michael Thornton of the Daily Mail wrote this wonderful story:
“In 1987, during the filming of her penultimate movie The Whales Of August, Davis abused her dead rival to the cast and crew.
“Director Lindsay Anderson slammed his hand on the table and told her that Crawford
had been his friend and he wasn't going to listen to any more.
“Banging her fist down even harder and raising her voice, Bette delivered her final comment on her adversary. "Just because a person's dead," she said, "doesn't mean they've changed."
Her three greatest regrets in her film career were losing Gone with the Wind to Vivien Leigh, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf to Elizabeth Taylor and turning down the role of Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire
She toured the world in her ‘one woman show’, The Bette Davis Show: In Person and on Film and came to Australia in the 1970's Did anyone see her onstage?
Bette became well known to a new generation when the song Bette Davis Eyes became a hit for Kim Carnes in 1981.
She continued working in film and television in her later years.
Bette Davis died of breast cancer in France in 1989 at the age of 81. I watch her old films on cable television and I am in awe at the great acting talent of Bette Davis
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The Huxleys Bad Sports – Wai Tang Commissioning Award
The Huxleys are the recipients of the 2023 Wai Tang Commissioning Award and will present a new body of work during the 2024 Bowness Photography Prize exhibition season. They responded to the commission with a new body of work that has all the hallmarks of the humour, wot and outrageousness we know and love them for.
For The Huxleys Bad Sports (2024) reflects upon the ostracisation you can feel when growing up in a country that values sporting achievements above all else.
It can be a real struggle especially when you are a creative, shy queer kid searching for kindred spirits.
A love of music, art, fashion and the dark underworld is perceived to be your eventual artistic salvation.
Bad Sports seeks to capture the alienation of, humour and abstraction the Huxleys experienced growing up in this sunburnt country from the larrikans looking for a fair go, a guernsey and a winning streak.
For the uncoordinated and uncooperative queer person, the struggle is real.
Exhibition opens September 1 and closes November 10.
MAPh – The Australian Home of Photography
860 Ferntree Gully Rd. Wheelers Hill
is a major exhibition at Town Hall Gallery exploring the intentions and motivations of artists who continually engage a theme, subject, or visual style throughout their creative process.
The human brain’s ability to identify patterns and repeat symbols allow us to visually match what we see with the information we already know, finding structure, cementing knowledge, and gaining further understanding.
The allure of returning to, reconsidering, or reframing our understanding speaks to our minds ability to interrogate and motivate.
with Peter Kemp
Expressed through purposeful and continued use of colour and pattern and form, pattern and repetition, motif and subject, Pattern Recognition features artists who have dedicated their practice to exploring and evolving a particular concept or enduring preoccupation.
Exhibition closes Saturday October 26.
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Nostalgic – by Bradley Flood
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the sentimental charm of a bygone era in Nostalgic, a community exhibition by local artist Bradley Flood
From the richness f oil paints to the versatility of acrylics, the works on display will captivate your senses and transport you to a world of timeless beauty.
Playing homage to the simple aspects of home and community life, captured on canvas, Nostalgic is a celebration of the past, present , and future, bridging the gap between generations.
Exhibition closes Saturday September 28.
Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
Calming the Storm Within –Megan Archer
Megan’s work is raw and confi-
dent. Working with multimedia in her first solo exhibition, the artist invites us on her journey and celebration of an ongoing tumultuous relationship with Schizoaffective disorder, one of the most misunderstood, complex mental health issues in society today. It stigmatises and isolates 0.5 per cent of Australians who have it.
Inspired by visions and auditory waves of hallucinations’ during episodes of psychoses, Archer produces a vibrant tapestry of colours and shapes, some with human-like figures and faces emerging from the canvas, others landscapes featuring creaturelike hands.
These paintings are not just visual experiences, they are emotional voyages that challenge the viewers to reflect on the depths of their own psyche.
Exhibition closes Sunday October 13.
Burrinja Gallery
351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey - Peter Kemp
■ Tolarno Galleries is presenting Georgia Spain’s third solo exhibition, Why Not, What If, Could It Be?
Winner of the 2021 Sir John Sulman Prize, Georgia Spain, makes her debut in the medium of sculpture, bringing together paintings alongside sculptural assemblages.
Embracing ambiguity, humour and material transformation, Spain’s surreal, semi-figurative sculptures look as though they might have just stepped out of the vigorously expressive canvases that surround them.
In a way they have, for they are comprised of an assortment of detritus found in Spain’s studio, including the very materials – rags, cardboard, bits of wood and other objects – used to make the many layers of marks in each painting.
The process began when Spain was in the middle of painting and found herself nursing a strong desire “to get off the flat surface of the canvas”.
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■ The often much-maligned City of Port Phillip deserves high praise for agreeing to compensate for repairs to a memorial plaque dedicated to the Royal couple of Vaudeville, Val Jellay and Maurie Fields. The original plaque, located in Albert Park, was defaced by vandals.
■ Russell Morris has recorded a cover version of 'Hey Brother', originally credited to the Wolfe Brothers. As to be expected, the track by Russell is brilliant with profits going to Guitars for Veterans to buy guitars for members of Veterans Australia
■ It could be my imagination but the audience sound effects on certain new ABC TV shows sounds fake - canned laughter. Chief offenders are with Shaun Micallef 'Eve of Destruction', followed by ' The Spelling Bee'. The canned laughter is an overkill particularly as there is so much natural banter between contestants.
■ Convenience store group 7-Eleven is having takeover discussions with Canadian outfit, Alimentation Couche- Tard (ACT). If they ever get together the takeover will involve a combined total of 261,800 retail outlets globally. We will keep you posted of developments.
$3 mil. spend to date
■ Reliable sources claim the Kyle and Jackie Show O radio entry into Melbourne has cost an eye watering $3 million so far on media advertising. That expenditure far exceeds any other launch of a new broadcaster.
■ Although Rick Springfield is an Australian, he lives and works in the USA. And just the other day the singer/actor turned 75. He rose to fame playing the Oz circuit in a band called Zoot (1969-71) before establishing himself as a hit tune writer with 'Jessie's Girl ', then as a medico in TV soapie 'General Hospital'. Rick and wife Barbara have been married for 40 years with two boys. There's no stopping this good-looking six-foot two dude. - John O’Keefe
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1. Beaten convincingly
6. Mischief-makers
11. Residing
15. War memorial
20. Uncooked
21. Yellow pigment
22. Cremation vase
23. Heater
24. South Africa's capital
25. Consecrated as priest
27. Coat-of-arms study
28. Window ledge
29. Take shot from cover
31. Light beams
32. Bouffant or beehive
36. Opening
37. Struggle
38. Rise
41. Strength
44. Capital of Japan
45. Unwanted plants
48. Toronto's province
49. View
52. Trendiest
56. Dangers
57. Deadened
58. Divert (4,3)
61. Make beloved
62. Arctic people
63. Addis ..., Ethiopia
64. More uncivil
65. Shockingly
66. Pasta dumpling dish
67. Utilised (resources)
71. Bathroom floor & wall specialist
73. Welsh dog
75. Enter uninvited
80. Citizen of Glasgow or Edinburgh
82. Movie hero, ... Jones
83. Singer, ... Redding
85. House
86. Source
88. Italian seaport
90. Body preserver
91. Derogatory
93. Up to date, ... of
94. Penetrating
95. Operation, ... procedure
96. Innocence
97. Synthetic fertiliser ingredient
99. Plant, ... vera
100. Gave therapy to
104. Refurbish with weapons
105. Baby grand
106. Lose feathers
107. Greets
111. Brawl
113. Mr & ...
114. Filled pastry
115. Live
117. Transfix
118. Authority (3-2)
121. Evade decision
122. Snouts
125. Vehicle's wheel cover
126. Assents with head
127. In contact with
129. Raise stakes, up the ...
131. Jane Austen novel
132. Staffed
135. Muslim leader
136. Energy
139. False
140. XC
144. Animal welfare group (1,1,1,1,1)
145. Spurs
146. Ruined Inca city, ... Picchu
147. Amaze
148. Polluted shower (4,4)
149. Peru beast
150. Cambodia's ... Penh
152. Poisonous tree-snake
154. Midday sleep
157. Minor quarrel
158. Young frog
162. Soccer net
163. Saunters
166. Bright (future)
167. Soviet states (1,1,1,1)
169. Tennis great, Arthur ... 171. Home stereo (2-2)
172. Turkey's capital
173. Kingdom
175. Frenzied
176. Below
179. Travelling stagehand
180. Fashion sense
182. Anticipated arrival (1,1,1)
183. Universal age
184. Great sea
186. Supposition
189. Holy city
190. Distance runner
191. West African land
192. Guided (to seat)
196. Female horse
197. Spine part
198. Misbehaves (5,2)
199. Assignments
201. Picketing workers
202. Flat bun
203. The ... Tenors
204. Lesson
205. Sufficient
208. Large indefinite number
210. Flute category
211. ..., taut & terrific
212. Constantly busy (2,3,2)
213. Musical symbol
215. Chroniclers
219. Donkeys
221. Dot/dash code
223. Repainted (car)
227. Ape or monkey
228. Bestows (knowledge)
230. Elsewhere excuse
231. Nocturnal hours
232. Dealt with
233. More sacred
234. Least frank
238. Yeast
239. Hoped (to)
240. Complied, ... by the rules
243. Off correct path
246. Reporter
247. Moroccan port
250. Angry & flustered (3,2)
251. Refute
253. Unites
256. Alexander's ... Band
257. Frisks (about)
258. Rationally
262. ... & papa
263. Duchess of York
266. Calf flesh
268. Fine particles
269. Keep up
270. Tonic (4-2-2)
271. Unorthodox person
272. Football arbiter
273. River creature
274. Just a minute, wait a ...
275. Sang alpine-style
276. Prisoner's shackles (3,5)
277. Thaws
278. Poured
1. Portable lamp
2. Half-diameters
3. Steam burn
4. Cupid
5. Bold
7. Adversaries
8. Glorify
9. Boneless lamb cut
10. Peruse quickly
11. Lower
12. Man/beast
13. Slimmest
14. Sets alight
15. Dr Jekyll's alter ego (2,4)
16. ... & twos
17. Russian mountains
18. Actor, ... Murphy
19. Trifled
24. Conspire
26. Tied
30. Vexed
33. Loss of memory
34. Straighten again
35. Foreboding
38. Normally (2,1,4)
39. Wilder (of scheme)
40. Small lumps
42. Promissory notes (1,1,2)
43. Genetic mixes
46. Conclusions
47. Indian pulse dish
49. Plug converter
50. June birthstone
51. Mortification
53. From Mali or Kenya
54. Downy duck
55. Wood-eating insect
59. Keeping clear of
60. Fruit farms
67. Water outlet
68. Regret
69. Bewitch
70. Seclusion
72. Schedule
74. Irons or putters (4,5)
76. Meekness
77. Of the skull
78. Side of sofa
79. Wasp relatives
81. Likens
84. Cuts off
87. Mutually held (2,6)
89. Row
91. Informal photo
92. Austrian or Czech
98. Double bike
101. Cuban dance
102. Anew
103. Edits (text)
108. Within reach (2,4)
109. Built-up (zone)
110. Praise highly
112. Ridiculously
116. Give permanent fame to
119. Agreement to end hostilities
120. Doleful
123. Female hormone
124. Wipe out
128. Cotton tops (1-6)
130.Locals
132. Gestures without words
133. Rock face recess
134. Explode
137. Longed (for)
138. Potato variety
141. Koran religion
142. Internet message
143. Long time
151. Hassle
153. Scottish children
155. Internal
156. Group of bees
159. Tank's weaponry
160. Boards
161. Tear jaggedly
164. Find fault with 165. Select band
168. Smudging
170. Ravenously
173. Recall
174. Familiarises
177. Insulin takers
178. Edge of highway
181. Stencil
185. Bidding sales
186. Teen idol (3,4)
187. Stretchy tape
188. Underwriter
193. Secret collector
194. Willingly
195. Feared greatly
200. Closing
201. System of drainage
206. Romantic US falls 207. Home for terminally-ill
208. Tiny amounts of time
209. Vigilantly
211. Tsar's wife
214. Naval escort ship
216. As a group (2,5) 217. Speaking publicly 218. Falters
220. Space film genre (3-2)
222. Radio acknowledgment
224. Mercury & Pluto
225. Born Free author, Joy ...
226. Optic orb
229. Cleaning agent, caustic ...
232. Meals list
235. Sticking quality
236. Bury (corpse)
237. Blue gem
241. Annoying
242. Aimless person
244. Game hunter
245. Bowmen
248. Bigoted
249. Light-rail car
251. Please reply (1,1,1,1)
252. Smiled brightly
253. Humid
254. Writer, ... Dahl
255. On a par
259. Rink
260. Decree
261. Coupled
262. Inconsiderable
264. Colony insects
265. Copied
267. Frilly fabric
By Rob Foenander
■ 80s rockers 1927 will play the Memo Music Club, St Kilda, on Saturday, November 5.
The platinum selling super group will relive their mega hits such as That’s When I Think of You, Compulsory Hero, If I Could and other gems which earned the band a number of ARIA awards as well as a lot of fans along the way.
Tickets at The Memo
■ The Melbourne Fringe Festival is back this October, with over 450 events to discover across the city with cutting-edge independent artists. The city is your own art adventure menu, with three weeks of groundbreaking new events, art and bold ideas and just a dollop of mischief and mayhem set to bring out the cheeky and artistic spirit of Melbourne. With 20 days of comedy, cabaret, dance, drag, music, and the simply undefinable, there’s something for everyone at Fringe, says their media release.
■ Melbourne based singer-songwriter Andy Fillmore will release the first single from his upcoming .P ‘Passing Notes’ as well as playing songs from his first album, plus a unique take on some crowd favourites too.
Joining Andy will be Jake Dalby with his band and Dom Rodgers. At Mamma Chens, Footscray. Thurs., Sept. 5 commencing 7pm. https://mammachens.com.au - Rob Foenander
■ Melbourne Fair is returning, eaturing more than 50 of the nation’s distinguished dealers showcasing thousands of rare pieces spanning Antique, Art Deco, Mid Century Modern, and Contemporary eras.
The Victory Room at Marvel Stadium will be transformed from Thursday, September 12 to Sunday, September 15, into an opulent trove of wonders, offering unique displays of furniture, fine and contemporary art, jewellery, antiquities, home décor, and vintage designer pieces from around the globe.
Whether searching for a cherished item or simply browsing, The Melbourne Fair will present an eclectic array of artistic, historic, and cultural pieces for guests to explore.
With expert presentations and access to some of the country’s most notable dealers, enthusiasts will be immersed in the rich history and fascinating stories behind the unique pieces on display.
This year, the Melbourne Fair will feature stunning dresses from the wardrobes of Hollywood icons
Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, alongside rare pieces by 1930s French designer Jeanne Lanvin, available for purchase.
Marilyn Monroe, the quintessential ‘blonde bombshell’ of the 1950s, starred in 30 films over 16 years, including the unforgettable subway grate scene from The Seven Year Itch (1955).
On display at this year’s
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Melbourne Fair is a dress once owned and worn by Monroe, crafted by her personal dressmaker in ivory silk taffeta and highlighted with black lace.
Remembered as a film and fashion icon of the 20th century, Audrey Hepburn is best known for her roles in films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) and My Fair Lady (1964).
Visitors can catch a glimpse of, or even take home, a beautifully fitted ivory wiggle dress with an abstract floral pattern, once worn by Hepburn.
In addition to these iconic fashion pieces, the fair will showcase a range of rare and extraordinary items.
Highlights include a solid gold box gifted by the King of Spain, a magnificent 19th-century birdcage, and a collection of Egyptian antiquities, such as an Egyptian wood sarcophagus mummy mask from 1189 BC.
Works by Australian women artists will also be featured across the galleries. Australian painters will include Margaret Olley, Constance Stokes, Jean Sutherland, Judy Cassab, Grace Cossington-Smith many pieces from Private Collections.
The Melbourne Fair will also offer a range of shows, presentations, and discussions. Art historian and acclaimed author Geoffrey Edwards will present Streams of Fire and Tongues of Flame
■ A man died in waters off Rye on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 31)
It is believed the man went into the water, just off Rye pier, around 2.45pm.
The man was unable to be found for around 30 minutes until Air Wing located him in the water around 3.15pm.
Divers retrieved the man and brought him back to shore where CPR was commenced but he died at the scene.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
■ Greensborough Highway Patrol officers impounded a motorcycle after it was detected allegedly speeding in Melbourne’s northern suburbs on Friday morning (Aug. 30).
Officers detected a black Kawasaki Vulcan allegedly travelling at 150-kmh along the Tullamarine Freeway in Gowanbrae, a 100-kmh speed zoned area, about 10.30am. They continued to observe the Kawasaki on the Tullamarine Freeway before they intercepted it near the Bulla Rd exit in Essendon Fields.
Police spoke to the rider, a 21-year-old Coburg man, who holds a motorbike learner permit.
He is expected to be charged on summons for driving offences and had his motorcycle impounded for 30 days with towing and storage costs of $998.
COBURG
■ Fawkner Highway Patrol officers are investigating a hit and run in Coburg on Wednesday (Aug. 28) that has left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
It is understood a 72-year-old woman was crossing Sydney Rd at the intersection of Reynard St around 3.20pm on the green pedestrian light.
A vehicle travelling west on Edward St turning right onto Sydney Rd has struck the pedestrian, causing her to hit the bonnet before being thrown from the vehicle.
The driver did not stop to assist and drove away northbound on Sydney Rd
The victim was taken to hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
Detectives are keen to speak to any witnesses and urge the driver to come forward.
STATEWIDE
■ Detectives from the Cybercrime Squad are urging Victorians to be vigilant of scammers targeting myGov sign in details to commit tax fraud.
Scammers are attempting to fraudulently access linked government services during the annual rush to complete tax returns, before either generating fraudulent payments in the victim’s name, or redirecting tax refunds to be paid into their own accounts.
Since Juine 30, Victoria Police has received over 300 reports, with a total reported loss of at least $2M so far.
Scammers use a variety of methods to compromise their victims’ identities, including sending phishing email and SMS scams to impersonate government agencies. These scams can contain links to fake myGov websites. Victims will be prompted to enter their details, unknowingly giving criminals access to their genuine myGov accounts linked to their ATO accounts. Once they have access, scammers are able to pose as the victim in order to commit fraud.
Scammers will use the cover of events such as annual tax time to lure potential victims. Common phrases currently being used by scammers include:
■ 'You are due to receive an ATO Direct refund'
■ 'You have a new message in your myGov inbox – click here to view’
■ 'You need to update your details to allow your Tax return to be processed’
■ 'We need to verify your incoming tax deposit'
■ Detectives from the Victorian Joint Organised Crime Taskforce have charged a third man as part of their investigation into a Melbourne -based Chinese/Taiwanese syndicate suspected of importing bordercontrolled drugs.
The 36-year-old Punchbowl, NSW, man was arrested by members of New South Wales Police Force in Punchbowl on Wednesday morning (Aug. 28).
His extradition was approved by Bankstown Local Court that afternoon.
He arrived in Melbourne Thursday afternoon (Aug. 29) and was subsequently charged with the Commonwealth offence of possess commercial quantity border controlled drug.
He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 18.
The activity follows the arrest of two men – a 33-yearold from Burwood and a 33year-old from Ferntree Gully – on September 5 last year.
They were both charged with the Commonwealth offences of importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug, attempting to possess a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug and possess a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug.
Police allege the men are linked to an importation of 78kg of methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of surfboards, which arrived into Melbourne via air cargo from Los Angeles, USA, on August 11 last year.
Australian Border Force officers identified anomalies in the consignment during an xray screening and reported the matter to the AFP
The AFP found a white crystalline substance concealed within resin inside 12 surfboards. Forensic testing of the substance returned a positive result for methamphetamine.
The AFP replaced the illicit drugs with an inert substance and facilitated a controlled delivery to a storage unit in Dandenong South on August 23 last year.
The Burwood man and a NSW man allegedly collected the consignment from the storage unit on Friday, August 25, last year.
The NSW man is then said to have loaded the 12 surfboards into a vehicle and drove them to his house in the Sydney suburb of Punchbowl ROWVILLE
■ Two males have been charged following an alleged affray outside a shopping centre in Rowville
It is alleged a boy was sitting at a bus stop along Stud Rd when he was approached by two people and assaulted about 9.30pm on August 15.
The 19-year-old Rowville boy was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
■ Seniors. Riddell 8.10 958) d Wallan 3.5 (23). Diggers Rest v Macedon. ■ Reserves. Romsey 6.11 (47) d Wallan 4.6 (30). Riddell v Diggers Rest. ■ Under 19.5. Gisborne Giants 4.11 (35) d Macedon 4.6 (30). Wallan v Kyneton.
■ Seniors. Belmont 8.9 (57) d East Geelong 5.7 (37). Werribee Centrals v Thomson. ■ Reserves. Werribee Centrals 5.7 (37) d Belmont 4.4 (28). East Geelong v Bannockburn.
■ Bellarine Seniors. Torquay 12.21 (93) d Drysdale 8.13 (61). ■ Bellarine Reserves. Geelong Amateur 14.10 (94) d Queenscliff 5.4 (34). ■ Geelong Seniors. Grovedale 16.8 (104) d North Shore 4.11 (35). South Barwon 16.11 (107) d Geelong West 2.4 (16). St Mary’s 7.4 (46) d Bell Park 4.12 (36). St Albans 12.10 (82) d Lara 10.10 (70). St Joseph’s 13.6 (84) d Colac 7.14 (56). Leopold 15.10 (100) d Newtown & Chilwell 9.8 (62).
■ Geelong Reserves. Grovedale 22.28 (158) d North Shore 0.1 (1). South Barwon 10.21 (81) d Geelong West 0.2 (2). Bell Park 6.5 (41) d St Mary’s 3.8 (26). St Alabns 13.12 (90) d Lara 3.4 (22). Leopold 11.7 (73) d Newtown & Chilwell 2.9 (21). St Josephs 11.12 (78) d Colac 2.2 (14).
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed two search warrants in Bayswater on Friday (Aug. 30) about 7am.
A 16-year-old boy and a 20year-old man, both from Bayswater, were arrested.
They have both been charged with recklessly and intentionally cause injury, assault in company, assault with a weapon, affray, and possess and use controlled and prohibited weapons.
The 16-year-old was bailed to a children’s court at a later date.
The 20-year-old man was remanded in custody to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on September 24.
A 19-year-old Bayswater man was also arrested on August 17 and released pending further inquiries.
BYRNESIDE
■ Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a service station in Byrneside early Friday morning (Aug. 30).
Police were told the male offender entered the service station on Midland Highway about 4.45am.
The man placed his hand in
his jacket pocket to appear as though he was concealing a firearm and told the staff attendant he was in possession of a firearm.
He made demands for cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene with $500 cash and 80 packets of cigarettes.
The man was wearing a grey hooded jacket, black/blue pants with ‘Boston’ on the left leg and orange/pink Nike shoes.
Investigators have released CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
■ Police are investigating a fatal head-on collision in Bunbartha on Friday morning (Aug. 30).
It is understood two cars collided on Barmah-Shepparton Rd about 6.15am.
The male driver of one car, died at the scene.
The male driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone who could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
■ Seniors. Ballarat 10.5 (65) d Sunbury 9.9 (634). Melton 9.9 (63) d East Point 7.9 (51). Darley v North Ballarat. ■ Reserves. Sunbury 10.11 (71) d East Point 7.4 (46). Sebastopol 6.12 (48) d Melton 5.8 (38). North Ballarat v Lake Wendouree.
■ Under 19. East Point 6.6 (54) d Sunbury 5.7 (37). Lake Wendouree 13.10 (88) d North Ballarat 3.7 (25). Bacchus Marsh v Sebastopol.
■ Seniors. Bungaree 11.18 (84) d Dunnstown 6.15 (51). Daylesford v Hepburn Springs.
■ Reserves. Carngham Linton 6.3 (39) d Springbank 2.10 (22). Newlyn v Buninyong.
■ Under 18. Daylesford 11.11 (77) d Newlyn 3.7 (25). Skipton v Bungaree.
■ Seniors. Phillip Island 7.11 (53) d Cora Lynn 5.11 (41).
■ Reserves. Nar Nar Goonm 7.8 (50 ) d Tooradin-Dalmore 4.12 (36).
■ Thirds. Phillip Island 4.4 (28) d Warragul Inudstrials 4.1 (25). Nar Nar Goon v Inverloch-Kongwak.
■ Fourths. Phillip Island 5.8 (38) d Nar Nar Goon 3.5 (23). Inverloch-Kongwak v Warragul Industrials.
■ Nillumbik Council has made a submission on the State Government’s Plan for Victoria, outlining how the Shire’s significant green wedge area would make it challenging to meet the proposed housing targets. For Nillumbik, the draft target has been set at an extra 12,000 new dwellings by 2051, an increase of 53 per cent, and exceeds the growth anticipated by Council’s draft Housing Strategy and the State’s own population projections. The Council argues that the proposed target is “significant and potentially unachievable”, given that 91 per cent of the Shire is outside the Urban Growth Boundary, designated as Green Wedge and cannot be developed for urban uses.
■ Premier Seniors. Fitzroy 9.7 (61) d University Blacks 5.15 (45). Collegians 9.11 (65) d Old Scotch 7.16 (58). St Kevins 12.11 (83) d St Bernards 9.11 (65). University Blacks 13.13 (91) d Old Melburnians 10.6 (66). Old Brighton 11.12 (78) d Old Xaverians 8.11 (59).
■ Premier Reserves. Fitzroy 12.14 (86) d University Blacks 3.3 (21). Old Scotch 15.20 (110) d Collegians 7.2 (44). St Kevins 14.14 (98). Old Melburnians 10.9 (69) d University Blacks 7.9 (51). Old Brighton 12.8 (80) drew with Old Xaverians 11.14 (80).
■ Premier Thirds. St Kevins 9.11 (65) d Old Xaverians 9.6 (60).
■ Premier B Seniors. Old Trinity 16.13 (109) d Beaumaris 10.7 (67). Old Haileybury 17.14 (116) d Old Ivanhoe 8.7 (55). St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 15.10 (100) d Williamstown CYMS 11.15 (81). Old Geelong 18.11 (119) d De La Salle 14.12 (96). Caulfield Grammarians 16.10 (106) d Old Camberwell 7.11 (53).
■ Premier B Reserves. Old Trinity 11.20 (86) d Beaumaris 5.6 (36). Old Ivanhoe 12.13 (85) d Old Haileybury 5.6 (36). St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 15.10 (100) d Williamstown CYMS 9.10 (64). Old Geelong 8.10 (58) d De La Salle 7.6 (48). Caulfield Grammarians 15.20 (110) d Old Camberwell 7.9 (51).
■ Premier C Seniors. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.21 (81) d Monash Blues 3.13 (31). Marcellin 11.10 (76) d Mazenod 9.10 (64). Old Carey 17.13 (115) d AJAX 9.15 (69). Parkdale Vultures 10.21 (81) d PEGS 9.7 (61). Hampton Rovers 15.7 (97) d Oakleigh 4.7 (31).
■ Premier C Reserves. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.9 (69) d Monash Blues 6.7 (43). Marcellin 9.16 (70) d Mazenod 5.3 (33). Old Carey 12.16 (88) d AJAX 11.7 (73). Parkdale Vultures 31.13 (199) d PEGS 3.4 (22). Hampton Rovers 16.12 (108) d Oakleigh 4.3 (27).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Prahran 12.8 (80) d Parkside 2.8 (20). UHS-VU 7.12 (54) d Ormond 6.13 (49).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Parkside v Ormond. West Brunswick 8.6 (54) d Prahran 6.12 (48).
■ Division 1 Thirds. Old Xaveriansd 8.13 (61) d St Kevins 8.9 (57).
■ Division 1 Under 19. Hampton rovers 15.7 (97) d St Bernards 9.8 (62). Old Haileybury v Old Carey.
■ Division 2 Seniors. South Melbourne Districts 9.10 (64) d Whitefriars 5.16 (46). Elsternwick 9.9 (63) d Brunswick 6.15 (51).
■ Division 2 Reserves. St Marys Salesian 8.10 (58) d South Melbourne Districts 4.5 (29). Brunswick 8.9 (57) d MHSOB 5.9 (39).
■ Division 2 Thirds (North). Old Xaverians 6.9 (45) d Old Carey 4.6 (30).
■ Division 2 Thirds (South). Mentone Panthers 14.10 (94) d De La Salle 5.8 (38).
■ Division 2 Under 19. University Blues 19.13 (127) d Oakleigh 3.4 (22). Old Camberwell 14.8 (92) d Parkdale Vultures 6.6 (42).
■ Division 3 Seniors. North Brunswick v St Johns. Power House v Canterbury.
■ Division 3 Reserves. North Brunswick 8.5 (53) d Richmond Central 6.10 (46). St Johns 8.14 (62) d Canterbury 4.10 (34).
■ Division 3 Men’s North. Old Xaverians v Old Ivanhoe.
■ Division 3 Under 19. Kew v Preston. Collegians v Ormond.
■ Division 4 Under 19. Caulfield Grammarians v Williamstown. De La Salle v Beaumaris.
■ Premier Division Seniors. Balwyn 14.9 (93) d Rowville 11.7 (73). Vermont v South Croydon.
■ Premier Division Reserves. East Ringwood 6.9 (45) d Vermnt 3.4 (22). Rowville v Noble Park.
■ Premier Division. Under 19.5. East Ringwood 8.5 (53) d Vermont 5.6 (36). Noble Park v Berwick.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Mitcham 10.11 (71) d Park Orchards 6.7 (43). South Belgrave v Beaconsfield.
■ Division 1 Reserves. South Belgrave 6.8 (44) d Montrose 6.7 (43). Mitcham v Park Orchards.
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Park Orchards 8.14 (62) d Surrey Park 8.8 (56). Mitcham v South Belgrave.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Boronia 9.16 (70) d Mulgrave 4.12 (36). Waverley Blues v Croydon.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Croydon 9.4 (58)
d East Burwood 8.5 (53). Boronia v Mulgrave.
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Croydon 6.8 (44)
d Mulgrave 5.6 (36). East Burwood v Waverley Blues.
■ Division 3 Seniors. Surrey Park 9.15 (69) d Knox 1.16 (22).
■ Division 3 Reserves. Donvale 7.13 (55)
d Upper Ferntree Gully 4.11 (35).
■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Knox 10.11 (71)
d Ferntree Gully 9.6 (60).
■ Division 4 Seniors. Chirnside Park v Whitehorse Pioneers.
■ Division 4 Reserves. Whitehorse Pioneers v Croydon North MLOC.
■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Blackburn v South Belgrave.
■ Premier Division Seniors. Pascoe Vale 16.13 (109) d Stratmore 6.9 (45). Aberfeldie v Greenvale.
■ Premier Division Reserves. Strathmore 12.10 (82) d Aberfeldie 4.7 (31). Greenvale v Pascoe Vale.
■ Premier Division Under 18.5. Keilor 8.12 (60) d Aberfeldie 3.4 (22). Pascoe Vale v Maribyrnong Park.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Maribyrnong Park 11.8 (74) d West Coburg 5.20 (50). Hillside v St Albans.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Maribyrnong Park 10.7 (67) d Hillside 6.5 (41). West Coburg v St Albans.
■ Division 1 Thirds. Keilor 10.12 (72) d Strathmore 5.10 (40).
■ Division 1 Under 18.5. Essendon Doutta Stars 7.4 (46) d Moonee Valley 5.9 (39). Craigieburn v Coburg Districts.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Westmeadows 8.17 (65) d Burnside Heights 6.9 (45).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Northern Saints 12.13 (85) d Taylors Lakes 6.7 (43).
■ Division 2 Thirds. Avondale Heights 6.6 (42) d Airport West 2.12 (24).
■ Division 2 Under 18.5. Strathmore 6.11 (47) d Keilor 4.7 (31).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 17.12 (114) d Frankston YCW 5.5 (35). Mt Eliza v Rosebud.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Mt Eliza 11.12 (78) d Red Hill 3.6 (24). Langwarrin v Frankston YCW.
■ Division 1 Under 19. Mt Eliza 14.16 (100) d Frankston YCW 0.2 (2). Mornington v Langwarrin.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 22.7 (139) d Somerville 4.12 (36).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Seaford 6.9 (45) d Pearcedale 4.8 (32).
■ Division 2 Under 19. Seaford 11.7 (73) d Bonbeach 3.7 (25).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Montmorency 9.14 (68) d North Heidelberg 7.7 (49). Hurstbridge v Greensborough.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Montmorency 9.10 (64) d Heidelberg 1.12 (18). West PrestonLakeside v Eltham.
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. North Heidelberg 5.10 (40) d Diamond Creek 5.7 (37). Eltham v Greensborough.
■ Division 2 Seniors. South Morang 12.11 (83) d Whittlesea 11.11 (77). Diamond Creek v Lower Plenty.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Diamond Creek 9.14 (68) d Whitefriars 6.9 (45). South Morang v St Mary’s.
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. St Mary’d 12.13 (85) d South Morang 5.10 (40). Hurstbridge v Whittlesea.
■ Division 3 Seniors. Old Paradians 17.12 (114) d Mernda 7.11 (53).
■ Division 3 Reserves. Kilmore 12.8 (80) d Old Paradians 4.7 (31).
■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Banyule 12.12 (84) d Greensborough 1.6 (12).
■ Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 11.11 (77) d Mt Evelyn 5.12 (42). Olinda Ferny Creek 8.9 (57) d Upwey Tecoma 7.5 (47).
■ Premier Division Reserves. Pakenham 7.5 (47) d Officer 5.7 (37). Wandin 11.8 (74) d Gembrook Cockatoo 6.4 (40).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Seville v Healesville. Warburton-Millgrove v Belgrave.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Belgrave v Healesville. Seville v Warburton-Millgrove.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Dingley 8.11 (59) d St Paul’s McKinnon 4.9 (33). Springvale Districts v Cranbourne Eagles.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Bentleigh 7.4 (46) d Cheltenham 1.8 (14). Port Melbourne Colts v Springvale Districts.
■ Division 1 Open-Grade. Carrum Patterson Lakes 11.5 (71) d Heatherhill 6.8 (44).
■ Division 1 Under 19. Bentleigh 10.6 (66) d Frankston 4.5 (29). Dingley d Cheltenham, by forfeit.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Murrumbeena 13.10 (88) d Doveton Doves 1.8 (14). East Malvern v Hampton Park.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Murrumbeena 7.9 (51) d Endeavour Hills 3.10 (28). Doveton Doves v Skye.
■ Division 2 Open-Grade. Murrumbeena 12.15 (87) d Endeavour Hills 3.8 (26).
■ Division 2 Under 19. Heatherton 6.11 (47) d Lyndhurwst 4.4 (28). Carrum Patterson Lakes v Narre Warren.
■ Division 3 Seniors. South Mornington 8.6 (54) d Heatherton 3.14 (32).
■ Division 3 Reserves. Black Rock 9.6 (60) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 6.12 (48).
■ Division 4 Seniors. Hampton 8.12 (60) d Hallam 5.9 (39).
■ Division 4 Reserves. Hampton 9.6 (60) d Lyndale 9.3 (57).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Caroline Springs 7.6 (48) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 6.11 (47). Altona v Hoppers Crossing.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Yarraville Seddon Eagles 8.10 (58) d Spotswood 6.8 (44). Caroline Springs v Hoppers Crossing.
■ Division 1 Under 18. Werribee Districts 7.10 (52) d Newport 7.3 (45). Point Cook v Altona.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Albion 10.8 (68) d Sunshine 6.8 (44). Wyndhamvale v Newport.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Sunshine 10.8 (68) d Newport 6.4 (40). Albion v Suns.
■ Division 2 Under 18. Sunshine Kangaroos 6.12 (48) d West Footscray 5.6 (36).
Point Cook Centrals v Werribee Districts.
■ Seniors. Echuca 12.16 (88) d Shepparton 8.5 (53). Mooroopna 10.11 (71) d Kyabram 9.10 (64). Rochester v Euroa.
■ Reserves. Echuca 13.10 (88) d Rochester 5.7 (37). Shepparton Swans 12.6 (78) d Kyabram 6.7 (43). Euroa v Seymour.
■ Under 18. Echuca 13.10 (88) d Shepparton 6.9 (45). Shepparton Swans 12.16 (88) d Kyabram 4.4 (28). Seymour v Mooroopna.
■ Seniors. Murchison-Toolamba 9.11 (65) d Lancaster 3.4 (22). Sunday, September 1: Shepparton East v Nagambie.
ARIES: (March 21- April 20)
Lucky Colour: Silver
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 8,9,4,5
Lotto Numbers: 1,15,213,34,42,11, It is exciting if, at times, an uncertain period is coming up, and you can be very impatient. There could also be some reckless actions around you to try to keep your cool. Career prospects are looking better.
TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)
Lucky Colour: Cream
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7,4,3,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,42,11, You could gain a beneficial new friend who could also improve your financial situation. For those who have planned well, this should be a very progressive period.
GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8,9,4,5 Lotto Numbers: 8,4,5,23,31,22, Many changes are about to occur in your life, perhaps a change of job or management. If you lose your cool, you could generate too much heat.
CANCER: (June 22- July 22)
Lucky Colour: Dark Blue
Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7,8,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,24,34,45,33, Dare to go and stay out in front; there seems to be more freedom to do what you want. Social activities could be more entertaining, and new friends could enter your life.
LEO: (July 23- August 22)
Lucky Colour: Violet
Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6,7,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 3,5,23,31,11,10, Get in touch with old friends. You could be losing contact with someone you thought to be too far away. Do not risk your money on the unknown. Better luck is coming, and many aspects of your life should be falling into place.
VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 2,4,5,6,14,45, It is a reasonable period for updating your thinking, particularly your future. Happier time socially is also indicated. Good news could come by mail.
LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,24,28,35,45, Some changes may surprise you, and most should increase your earning power. However, problems with communications could prove costly if you rely on them entirely.
SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)
Lucky Colour: Orange
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,2,334,42,33, You should be feeling better and getting on with your duties, but something could be postponed, which could change your plans somewhat. Your busy social life could take its toll if you do not get enough rest.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)
Lucky Colour: Pink
Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,45,5 You could be harassed by people who do not know what they are discussing. Avoid unnecessary hassle, concentrate on what you want to do, and get on with it.
CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)
Lucky Colour: Mauve
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 6,4,7,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,45,5, Something very intriguing could happen, and you might not know what to do. Trust people you know are worthy of it, but stay out of trouble and away from careless friends.
AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)
Lucky Colour: Cream
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 7,8,4,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,41,22, There should be little or nothing to worry about during this hectic period, and you will be able to cope better than ever. The wise will endeavour to make the most of this perfect period.
PISCES: (February 20- March 20)
Lucky Colour: Fawn
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 1,4,2,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,41,22
You could be heading for exotic places or different experiences, and many could decide to change their lifestyles completely. Greater stimulation from a new company and some luck in finances are indicated.
Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court
Criminal Case Listings
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Agirkan, Ferhat Ale, Cable Ali, Abdiaziz Farah Arjan, Shereen Austin, Lawrence Bakalov, George Bank, Dean Beech, Adam Biggs, Christine Buller, Gordon Neil Cameron, Jason Mark Chebet, Dotty Crapper, Damon Croucher, Skye D'amore, Caterina Delcus, Jae Michael Dhillon, Abhijeet Dimovski, Dragi Donaldson, John Joseph Easton, Steven James Elbourne, Nathan Frankenberg, Aaron Max G N Yannas Property Pty Ltd Garritty, Daniel James Glass, Darren Gleeson, Michael Raymond Grosso, Michael Gu, Yijia Huang, Dwayne Hubbert, Rani Hughes, Andrew Jacobs, Beau Jasionek, Penny Jen, Katrina Jeremic, Steven Kaur, Harman Kazi, Samir Kelil, Hannibal Kovstovski, Daniel Krstevski, Steven Lewis, Alice Littleton, Angelo Maslin, Christopher Memedoski, Sebatian Millar, Neil Aaron Mills, Warren Scott Moloney, Brie-Anna Moloney-Salvador, Riley James Mukhtar, Abduikadir Nangkhunthot, Somkwad Papadopoulos, Anastasios Ramsden, Dean Robb, Jacob Henry Roberts, Brittany Roberts, Fiona Rusiecka, Joanna Sabani, Merzuka Santanoceto, Joe Sayegh, Moustafa Sharma, Abhishek Singh, Karan Sleeth, Brock Smart, Michael Smith, Sarah Soakai, George Sproule, Brad Stevens, Rhys Stojanovski, David Taylor, Belina Vaili, Carwyn Villella, Anthony Walker, Damien Warren, Steven Watkins, Shaun Whitehead, Michael Yehia, Mohammed Yehia, Yehia
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■ Detectives from Taskforce Lunar have seized more than 200,000 illicit cigarettes, over 1700 vapes, over 260kg of loose leaf tobacco and a significant quantity of cash as part of an investigation into the alleged sale of illicit tobacco in Victoria
With assistance from the VIPER Taskforce , a search warrant was executed early last Wednesday morning (Aug. 28) at a residential address on Dicello Rise in Epping. Investigators seized more than 211,660 illicit cigarette sticks, 265kg loose leaf tobacco, over 1780 vapes, a pair of knuckle dusters, ten vials of steroids and a significant quantity of cash.
A 53-year-old Epping man is expected to be interviewed.
Street value of the products seized is approximately $211,000 worth of illicit cigarette sticks, over $89,000 worth of vapes and at least $437,250 worth of loose-leaf tobacco.
■ Seventh-day Adventist Schools Victoria Ltd will receive $9 million from the State Government to help build Mernda Hills Early Learning Centre
The centre will provide four kindergarten rooms with 237 kindergarten places along with consulting rooms for specialist health services and maternal and child health.
The City of Whittlesea will receive $150,000 to commence planning to redevelop Derby Meadows Kindergarten Viewbank Preschool Association will receive $9785 for planning and development for an additional room for the kinder in Viewbank
Nillumbik Shire Council will receive $122,850 to investigate a future expansion of the Diamond Creek Memorial Kindergarten
■ Nillumbik Council has endorsed the proposal to name the Civic Drive Precinct Park ‘Kirrip Park’ following community support.
The Greensborough park, which includes the pavilion, playground, performing arts area and open space does not have a registered name with the Registrar of Geographic Names – Vicnames
During community consultation in May, the community was asked to provide feedback on the proposed name, ‘Kirrip Park’. Kirrip is the Woi-wurrung word for friend, the proposal received strong support.
Nillumbik Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said that having a formal name for the precinct would make it easier for emergency services and visitors to locate the area.
The indigenous name ‘Kirrip’ complies with the principles within the Naming rules for places Victoria 2022 and has received approval from the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation
The name will be submitted to the Registrar of Geographic Names Victoria for consideration and inclusion in the Vicnames registrar, including naming of the areas within ‘Kirrip Park’ as follows:
■ Building ‘Kirrip Pavilion’;
■ Outdoor Performance Area ‘Kirrip Outdoor Performance Space’;
■ Playground ‘Kirrip Playspace’; and
■ Exercise / Flat Open Space Area ‘Kirrip Recreation Space’.
■ More than 400 businesses have joined the City of Whittlesea Business Network, the August 20 Council meeting was told.
Seven network events have been hosted and attended by 248 businesses
Some 74 members nominated in the 2024 City of Whittlesea Business Awards, and 254 members are listed on Council’s business directory online platform.
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Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, September 4 Akram, Muneeb Albahrani, Muhammad Allouche, Ahmed Abboud Andrews, Tony Austin, Erica Backhouse, William Barucija Building Company Pty Ltd Bassiri, Mehdi Bayramoglu, Tanfer Betson, Nicholas Bourlotos, Panagiotis Burns, Jayden Campbell Butler, Corey Cane, Garry Canvert, Charlie Joseph Carlisle, Jake Chapman, Brett Warren Choo Koon, Penny Ciccone, Sylvio Cimino, Mauro Franco Coates, William Coffey, Samuel Connors, Brett Raymond
Conrad, Jaime Cuthbert, Bianca Dalton, Adam Paul D'amico, Frank D'orazio, Daniel Dwyer, Jasmine Elaoukmani, Salah El-Halwani, Mahmoud Elhan, Adnan Ellul, David Eren, Ahmet Faoual, Jacob Fernando, Sarah Fraser, Ebony Gentilin, Luca Gonapeenuwalage, Yashith Gower, William Tai Grattidge, Jamie Grindrod, Joanne Guerreiro, Tania Hamad, Nabil Hargreaves, Paige Alyce Harrouk, Masab Hassan, Joseph Henou, Mahammed Hernandez, Amy Ibaida, Ali Ibrahim, Yusuf Ironsons Homes Pty Ltd Jacobs, Jason Jacobson Hill, Nathan Jama, Abukar Jasim, Jasim Johnson, Izack Jonah, Nancy Jones, Daniel Ryder Kann, Madeline Kaur, Harpreet Kawac, Farnada Kaya, Hasan Kaya, Imran Kazi, Waheed Kazim, Leni Kemal, Jade Kennedy, Jack Khodr, Walid Kutbay, Mutet Lamaj, Luela Le, Thi Liddicoat, Mitchell Lucca, Mark Mahaki, Colin Maharjan, Anish Marama, Justin Mecia Torrez, Gerardo Merhi, Ahmed Micallef, Jason Ray Mohammed, Sara Mourtzakis, Michael Naggs, Aaron Shaye Najjar, Abda New, Ashley Nguyen, Hung Minh Nguyen, Xe Nicholls, Adam Nyembwe, Junior Petrolo, Daniel Robert Pettingill, William Picture Perfect Pty Ltd Plowman, Jonathan Prostruct Construction Group Pty Ltd Qudrati, Ali Rabi, Ameen Ratsakas, Kon Rose, Wayne Saad, Yousef Saavedra, Damien Sanaghan, Bernard Scott, Wayne Semaa, Soumar Shailer, Miranda Smith, Angela Smith, Jessica Marie Stevanoski, Dean Sustainable Solar Services Tainton, Shane Peter Tate, Dayal Taza, Steven Anthony Theodoropoulos, Nicholas Thomas, Roxann Lucy Thornton, Brett Togay, Gokhan Troiani, Victor Tsm (Vic) Pty Ltd Tuariki, Moeroa Valaei, Mehdi Van Stavern, Stacey Vaoga, Tumua Wai, Frederick Vinswell Washbrook, Keiosha Williams, Daniel Wilson, Kevin Wright, Jack Tyler Yonan, Maryna Zammit Real Estate Pty Ltd
City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said it was great to see how the Business Network had become a cornerstone for business development within the municipality, fostering a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and enterprises. Network membership is free of charge.
■ The Makybe Diva Stakes will be the main attraction at Flemington on September 14.
Named after the champion mare who won three Melbourne Cups in 2002-03-04-05, is honoured with a statue of her at Flemington.
The field this year, before nominations closed, looked like being a beauty.
Horses the calibre of top mare, Pride of Jenni, who has taken all before her among the heavies.
Prepared by top young trainer, Ciaron Maher, she was racing in great form, before a welldeserved spell, especially after her sensational win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in Sydney
If she has a go here, she will be once against the best.
Another is the Cox Plate runner-up, Mr Brightside, who ran third to her in the Queen Elizabeth , and has been reported as working well.
His record speaks for itself and he will be one of the main dangers.
The one they have come for, is the former international galloper, Via Sistina
Her form since arriving at the Chris Waller stable has been spot on, and she backed that up with a big win on August 24 at Randwick, beating Zougotcha and Fan Girl over 1400 metres in the Winx Stakes
Since arriving on our shores she hasn’t missed a beat, and is racing well. In winning the Winx Stakes, she got the wood on her stablemate, Fangirl, who ran well first-up, after a short spell she will be all the better for the run and is allclass too.
Then we have the Victoria Derby winner, Riff Rocket, another of the powerful Waller team, who is good.
Just coming out of his three-year old years he found it a little bit tough first up. Don’t leave him out, he is a good equine.
The query of the race, if she does go around, is the former Western Australian top mare, Amelia’s Jewel, now with Chris Waller, and hasn’t been on the scene, but is she starts would have to be in there battling it out if she can strike her best.
Then you have the smart Queenslander, Antino, with leading Queensland trainer, Tony Gollan, a winner of the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes last year.
Tony is confident that he can produce his best here.
Another who is racing well is another of the Waller camp in Joliestar, who won the Group Three Show Country Quality over 1200 metres and is racing well.
I am sticking with the heavies, Pride of Jenni, Mr Brightside and Via Sistina to get the chocolates.
■ Moonee Valley’s CEO Michael is pleased the way things are shaping up.
This year’s Spring Racing Carnival features a new look, with several adjustments to their feature race programs.
The next main meeting will be the Moir Stakes over 1000 metres.
The Group One Manikato Stakes and
Feehan
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137 horses hoping that they can progress through to compete in racing’s star attraction at the Valley on Saturday, October 26.
Those who attended the first meeting of the season would have seen the progress made on the construction of the two new releases of Moonee Valley Park.
The Club has 330 apartments currently under construction across Stonepine House and Trackside House, with both buildings earmarked for completion in October next year.
The Club’s Development Manager, Hamton, has secured the planning permits for the next two stage releases of Moonee Valley Park.
Following the track’s closure and the demolition of the Grandstands, over 400 apartments will be constructed.
A permit has also been secured for the new north-south road that will separate the Western
precinct of Moonee Valley Park from the new racecourse.
This road is the key infrastructure project that will unlock the balance of the development parcel of Phase 2.
The final meeting scheduled at the Valley will be the 2025 Cox Plate.
The Club has released an Expressions of Interest to leading Victorian Clubs to determine the transfer of the Club’s race meetings
Throughout the closure period from November (2025 to August 2027, the Club will determine the host club arrangements for these transferred meetings by the end of this year.
Later this year, the Club will share a detailed overview of the key elements of the redevelopment project with members.
■ The Moonee Valley Racing Club and York Racing Committee have confirmed the Group One Juddmonte International over 2063 metres was the final entry forthe Cox Plate
Entries for the record purse of $2.4 million feature are headed by the 123-rated City of Troy, the current highest turf colt in the world, with two current Cox Plate nominated horses nominated among the main chances.
Alongside the favourite for the race, champion trainer Aidan O’Brien has also entered bold frontrunner Hans Anderson.
Harry Eustace will run 115-rated Dockland, it is his first look at 2000 metres.
While OTI’S, Terry Henderson is already stating his intentions for this year’s Cox Plate
This year’s Juddmonte International looks Stellar edition and is set to be the best race in Europe this year with two French stars from Royal Ascot, Calandangan and Zaraken, due to take on the best in Britian and Ireland alongside Japanese Group One St Leger winner, Durezza.
- Ted Ryan
■ Picturesque Yarra Valley commenced the week on Monday August 26 with an interesting eight event program.
Bunbartha trainer/driver John Newberry was successful with Alta Christiano-Shez Madam Jasper gelding Alta Bayamo in the Ashmores Smash Repairs Lilydale 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 1650 metres.
Bred by John and wife Maree, Alta Bayamo raced by the Newberry family led all of the way from the pole to account for Anakin (gate three) who had worked forward to shadow him from the bell. Kalkadoon Dreaming (three pegs from inside the second line) after racing roughly at the start used the sprint lane for third. The margins 1.1 metres by 9.8 metres in a mile rate of 157.5.
■ Melton co-trainers Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith landed the 1650 metre De Bortoli Pace with smart Betting Line-My Major Rocket 5Y0 mare Younggiftedandblack returning a 1-54.7 mile rate.
Bred and raced by Doug Steel, Younggiftedandblack friven by Anthony a winner of eight races and 26 placings from 60 outings going into the race settled six back along the markers from a solo second line draw after Just As Well was driven with aggression by Chris Alford to lead from outside the front line.
Progressing to be one/one racing for the bell after Ooh Ah Listah (gate two) had eased away from four pegs to race exposed, Younggiftedandblack after angling three wide on the final bend ran home stylishly to gain the day by 3 metres from Mona Mia which had trailed the winner into the home turn from the tail. Just As Well battled on strongly for third a neck back.
■ Cranbourne trainer/driver Scott Ewen’s 5Y0 Creatine-Mangonique gelding Meadow Valley Star was a tough victor of the Yarra Valley Dress Hire Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres. Going forward from outside the front line to park outside the leader Cee Cee Calder (gate four) which had crossed Maestro (gate three), Meadow Vally Star despite the tough run gave plenty in the straight to register a 2.4 metre victory over Cee Cee Calder returning a mile rate of 1-59.7.
Aldebaran Brooke (three pegs) was third 2.9 metres back after being held up approaching the finish a neck in advance of All The Trix which raced three wide from the bell.
■ Melton part-owner/trainer Alex Freeman combined with Parwan’s Jodi Quinlan aboard 8Y0 Western Terror-Hanover Whiz gelding Jay Bee to easily take the 1650 metre United Petroleum Pace.
Fast away from gate three to cross polemarker Crafty Old Fox, Jay Bee coasted at the head of affairs before kicking clear on the home turn to greet the judge 9.2 metres ahead of Crafty Old Fox which stuck to his guns at start 217. Speedy Healey (three wide last lap from the rear) and five wide on straightening was third 6.1 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.9.
■ The regular Shepparton meeting was held on August 27 consisting of nine races with the state’s leading reinsman James Herbertson chalking up a treble throughout the night.
Five year old Rock N Roll Heaven-Frisky Risky Rita mare Leave Your Hat On trained at Doreen by John Yeomans was the first to arrive, taking the 2190 metre Alabar Pace. Going forward from gate four to race exposed outside Jilliby Tidalwave (gate six) before gaining cover when the favourite Pet Kitty who was quickly away from inside the second line was set alight mid-race from four back in the moving line to race uncovered at the bell.
When Pet Kitty going for six wins in succession put pay to the leader on the final bend, Leave Your Hat On was poised to pounce and that she did on turning to strip Pet Kitty of another victory, racing away to score by 7.6 metres in rate of 1-59.1. Out Of Eden off a three wide trail from five back in the last lap was third 5.3 metres back.
■ Handy 4Y0 Used To Me-Eringa Belle gelding Avant Guard brought up win number six when a strong victor of the Your Sold Real Estate Trotters Mobile. Trained at Sutton Grange by Ross Graham for partner Emily Holmes, Avant Guard (gate two on the second line) possied four back
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in the moving line as Lots Of Change (gate five) led for Acadia’s Patrick Ryan. Going forward three wide prior to the bell to park outside Lots Of Change for the final circuit, Avant Guard was too tough over the final stages, greeting the judge by 3.2 metres over Ess Kay Hollywood along the sprint lane which trailed the winner after beginning best to lead from gate four.
The Chook (one/two – three wide last lap –one/one home turn) was third 3.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.6. A model of consistency, Avant Guard has recorded 7 wins and 7 placings from 31 outings.
■ Very much in-form 7Y0 Somebeach-somewhere-Bring Her Back gelding Nai Harn Bay who is racing in rare form for Woodvale partowner/trainer Brett Cole brought up Herbie’s three when victorious in the 1690 metre Neatline Homes Pace.
Safely retaining the lead from the pole, Nai Harn Bay was rated to perfection before bounding away on the home turn to prevail by 17.8 metres in a mile rate of 1-55.8 from Lethal Lover (four pegs from gate two on the second line)three wide last lap momentary dropping to one/ one before easing three wide again on the home turn. Treacheroustimes after racing exposed from gate three held third 1.5 metres away.
■ Strathfieldsaye trainer Julie Douglas’ exKiwi 7Y0 Betterthancheddar-Love The Look gelding Beta Than Love resuming since April 2024 was too tough for his rivals in the 1690 metre Avenel Equine Hospital Pace to open the night’s proceedings.
Driven by stable reinsman Jack Laugher, Beta Than Love settled four back in the moving line from gate three on the second line as Letsgo Big Girl going for three from her last four outings began fast to lead from gate three.
Going forward three wide prior to the final bend, Beta Than Love was pushed four wide on the home turn before finishing his race off in fine style to score by 2.2 metres from Tallaras Shadow which followed him home from the tail. High Flux (one/two - three wide home turn) was third a head away after leading into the straight. The mile rate 1-55.7.
■ Revitalised 9Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Awesomely mare Righteously trained at Wallan by Ruth Shinn registered her 12th success in 180 outings when victorious in the Danny and Mel Thackeray Pace over 1690 metres.
Given every opportunity by son Chris one/ one from gate two, Righteously despite making the final bend four wide, ran home best to score by a head from Mynameisruby (one/three – four wide trail home turn on the back of the winner) which would have given Herbie four for the night.
Our Mystery Bet after following the leader Marianna Bromac (gate four) from the pole and moving outside her approaching the home turn was third 3 metres away.The mile rate 2-01.9.
■ The Neville Young Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres went the way of veteran Rockbank trainer Brian Kiesey’s 4Y0 Father Patrick-Happy Maori gelding Macho Maori.
Well handled by Damian Wilson for owner/ breeder Fred Crews and family, Macho Maori (gate five) dropped to the back of the leader Tara Tuff (gate two) receiving the run of the race. Held up approaching the home turn as both Against The Bridle (one/one – three wide last
lap) from gate six and Playa Del Carmen (gate three - four wide last lap from the rear ) made their moves, Macho Maori was extricated four wide on the final bend and sprouted wings to gain a half head margin over Against The Bridle, with Playa Del Carmen 3.3 metres away third after a slow beginning. The mile rate 2-05.4.
■ Double day Wednesday saw Maryborough race in the afternoon and the regular Bendigo fixture at night.
At Maryborough, Woodvale part-owner/ trainer Brett Cole who is enjoying a lucky run at present landed the Worlds Best Hoof Oil Concession Drivers Pace over 2190 metres with consistent 10Y0 Bettors Delight-La Vicola gelding Speculator who was making his 94th race appearance.
Driven by Stacie Carbone, Speculator enjoyed a cosy trip three back in the moving line from gate five as polemarker Stellar Queen led for Lauren White.
Going forward three wide solo in the last lap, Speculator sustained a long run to prevail by a head from Snazola (Leilani Justice) which had raced exposed from gate two, with Kimchi (Louis Emerson) third 1.5 metres back off a one/one passage from gate three. The mile rate 2-02.
■ The AB Paint Concession Drivers Pace again over 2190 metres was an action packed event – the victor being 6Y0 BetterthancheddarRocky Ohoulihan mare Redbank Molly for Kooreh (St Arnaud) co-trainers Shaun & Jason McNaulty.
Driven by Leilani Justice, Redbank Molly (gate two on the second line) settled five back in the running line as quick beginner Foregone Conclusion (gate three) led before allowing stablemate Monsieur Flamel (gate six) to assume control.
When Emer (Blake Pace) hard driven moved from well back to race parked at the bell the tempo increased with Imawingate (George Chamouras) going forward from four back and Redbank Molly trailing him home.
Angling five wide on turning, Redbank Molly sprouted wings to finish at 100 miles an hour to blouse a game Emer by a nose in a tricky and thrilling finish. Monsieur Flamel was third 2.4 metres back with Foregone Conclusion a head back fourth. The mile rate 2-03. It was Redbank Molly’s 13th success at start 111.
■ Mount Gambier Alyce Finnes made the trip to Maryborough a happy one after Always B Miki-Come Dance With Me part-owned by her in a big syndication snared the 1690 metre McPhersons Printing Group 2Y0 Pace.
Driven by “man of the moment” James Herbertson, Always Dancing was restrained from outside the front line in the field of five to settle at the rear with Wicked Mitzi leading from gate two.
Commencing a forward move three wide in the back straight , Always Dancing continued her run to register a tough 2.2 metre victory in a rate of 1-57.7 from Momentum Shift (one/one at bell from gate three) and Wicked Mitzi who battled on gamely for third 2.8 metres away.
■ Herbie was to drive a double after landing the Bartlett Manufacturing Trotters Handicap aboard Junortoun part-owner/trainer Gary Donaldson’s smart 5Y0 Love You-Skye Rocket gelding Luvski.
Starting from 20 metres, Luvski did everything right settling three back in the moving line as 50/1 chance Cyclone Kadabramelia flew away from 10 metres to lead.
Easing three wide racing for the bell to lead up the outside division for the final circuit, Herbie took the opportunity to switch Luvski down to the sprint lane on turning to greet the judge by 3.3 metres over the pacemaker which gave a great sight. Aristotle (10m – death – one/one last lap) was third a head away in a pedestrian mile rate of 2-06.5.
■ Tooleen’s Alex (Alby) Ashwood also brought up a double taking the Benstud Standardbreds 4Y0 & Older Maiden Pace over 2190 metres with 4Y0 Sportswriter-Bridgit Franco gelding Abraham and the Stan Lythgo Recognition Trotters Mobile over the same journey with 3Y0 Aldebaran Eagle-White House Sweet gelding
■ Wednesday – Maryborough/Bendigo, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Mildura/ Geelong, Saturday – Melton, Sunday –Cranbourne, Monday – Yarra Valley, Tuesday – Shepparton.
Midnight Eagle. Abraham was off and running from outside the front line at dispatch point to cross polemarker Peppercorn Barry before surrendering to Hello Sweetheart (gate three). Coming away from the inside on the final bend, Abraham raced clear in the straight to record a 4.9 metre margin over the pacemaker and Kyrgios (one/one) who was 10.9 metres away third. The mile rate 2-03.1.
Midnight Eagle (one/one from gate four) enjoyed a cosy passage as Designer Vici (gate two) crossed Countess Chiron (gate three) shortly after the start.
Dropping to the sprint lane on turning, Midnight Eagle raced home strongly to record a 3.8 metre margin and two wins in succession over Fouroutoffive (gate five – one/three – three wide trail last lap – four wide home turn), with Kings Guard (gate six) which led third a half head back third. The rate 2-00.5.
■ Horsham’s Rod Carberry landed the Vital Signs Pace over 1690 metres with 8Y0 Grinfromeartoear-Doutzen gelding Fourth In Line.
Raced by Birchip’s Connelly family, Fourth In Line driven by Michael Bellman after being trapped wide from outside the front line showed a great turn of speed to cross polemarker Im Territorial and assume control at the bell. Holding a handy margin approaching the home turn, Fourt In Line just lasted by a nose from Im Territorial along the sprint lane, with Emily Vincent running on late from five back in the moving line for third 3.5 metres back.
■ The Bendigo meeting saw eight heats of the Vicbred Super Sires Series over 2190 metres –five for Colts and Geldings and three for Fillies with some upset results during the night here are some of them.
Burrumbeet’s Michael Stanley snared a double with Soho Americano, a daughter of American Ideal and Soho Interceptor taking the Captain Crunch Fillies (1st Heat) and Captain Moore a colt by Soho Lanikai from Our Chelsea Girl the Always B Miki Colts and Geldings (3rd Heat). Soho Americano ($21.00) bred and raced by W-A millionaire Robert Watson enjoyed a sweet passage one/one from gate two on the second line as Let Her Role a prohibitive $1.35 favourite from the Emma Stewart camp led from gate three.
Angling three wide on the final bend, Soho Americano ran home best to prevail by a half head over the pacemaker, with Miss Australiana (one/two – four wide home turn) third 3 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.5.
Captain Moore ($26.00) bred and raced by Michael began fast from outside the front line to lead throughout, accounting for Perfect Stranger (gate four) which trailed from gate four using the sprint lane to be beaten by a head only, with Seathestars (gate two - one/two at bell – four wide home straight) third 7.1 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.2.
■ Drouin West co-trainers Gary and Deb Quinlan were successful in the Captain Crunch (2nd Heat for Fillies) with Miss Ari, a daughter of Art Major and Miss Deville bred by Deb’s late mother June. Driven by Chris Alford, Miss Ari ($9.00) was restrained from gate six by Chris Alford to settle at the rear as Surfe La Mer (gate five) crossed polemarker Wicked Hangover. Going forward three wide to park outside the leader at the bell, Miss Air coasted to the front on the final bend and held a margin to the wire, scoring by a half neck in advance of Brighton (gate two second line - one/two at bell – three wide last lap) and Evileye (one/one) in a mile rateof1-59.3.
■ On the 10th anniversary of his disappearance, detectives from the Missing Persons Squad are appealing for public assistance as part of their investigation into missing Dandenong man Jake Lyons
The 20-year-old was last seen at his Dandenong home on Scullin St about 9am on August 25, 2014.
Jake lived at the house with his father Rick, who told Police that Jake had been at home when he left for work in the city early that morning.
On the afternoon of August 25, a friend of Jake’s came around to the house to collect him as they planned to go looking at rental properties.
The friend found the front door open and no one appeared to be home.
When Jake’s dad returned from work about 7pm that night, he found his silver 2006 Holden Astra station wagon missing and Jake wasn’t at home.
Rick made several attempts that night to contact Jake, believing that he was simply out and using the car as he did on a number of previous occasions.
Jake’s dad made a number of further attempts to contact his son over the next couple of days, before reporting him missing to Police on August 28.
Police made a number of enquiries but were unable to locate Jake
On August 31, the Holden Astra was located at Warner Reserve in Springvale near the soccer club rooms.
An extensive search of the area was subsequently undertaken, however no further trace of Jake was located.
Police were also unable to establish if Jake had driven himself to the reserve.
Since then, there have been no further sightings of Jake and his phone and bank accounts have not been accessed.
Jake’s disappearance is considered to be extremely out of character.
Over the past decade, a significant investigation by the Missing Persons Squad has been conducted however Police have never been able to definitively establish if his disappearance is suspicious.
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who may have knowledge of Jake’s disappearance and the circumstances surrounding it.
They are also keen to establish if there have been any unreported sightings of Jake over the past 10 years.
Police are also re-releasing images of Jake in the hope that they will assist people to come forward with information about his disappearance or current whereabouts.
Detective Acting Inspector Anthony Combridge, Missing Persons Squad, said: “Jake’s disappearance remains a mystery to investigators and his family, even 10 years on from when he was last seen.
“Sadly, there have been no sightings of Jake during the last decade and we know he hasn’t accessed his phone or bank accounts.
“His disappearance is still considered to be extremely out of character and we remain open to all possibilities, including that Jake may have met with foul play.”
■ Police have arrested four people following a series of incidents in Goornong, Echuca and the surrounding areas last We4dnesday (Aug. 28).
A man in his mid-40s located three unknown offenders inside a shed on his property in Hanrahan Lane, Fosterville about 11.30am.
The offenders fled the scene in a grey Toyota Prado, which was stolen earlier that morning from Echuca
The victim followed the offenders in his black Amarok utility along the GoornongFosterville Rd, before it was involved in a collision with the stolen Toyota Prado.
It is believed the offenders exited the Toyota Prado and assaulted the victim, before taking off again in the victim’s Amarok
The victim sustained minor injuries.
It is believed a fourth person collected the offenders in an unregistered white Holden Cruze and drove to the Waranga Basin and, with the assistance of Air Wing, police swarmed the area.
The Holden Cruze rammed a marked highway patrol vehicle to escape before officers swiftly intervened and arrested and all four occupants.
The highway patrol officers were not injured.
The victim’s Amarok was recovered in the Corop area.
A 34-year-old Kyabram man, 33-year-old Kangaroo Flat man, 27-year-old Cranbourne woman and 38year-old Tatura woman are all currently in police custody.
GELLIBRAND
■ Emergency services responded to reports a tree had fallen on a vehicle in Gellibrand last Wednesday (Aug. 28).
It is believed the vehicle was travelling along Main Rd near Berrys Rd around 1.30pm when the tree fell on the car, trapping both occupants.
The male driver died at the scene, the female passenger was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.
Exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated.
■ Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a burglary in Wendouree where a mobility scooter and wheelchair were stolen.
Investigators have been told a property on Marigold St was broken into sometime between August 23-26.
Once inside the property the offenders have removed a Permobil M1 electric chair valued at $16,000 and a Pride mobility scooter valued at $8000.
■ Detectives from the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit seized more than 1000 cannabis plants from a vacant commercial property in Newborough
Officers executed a search warrant at the property on Monday last week (Aug. 26), as part of an ongoing investigation into drug manufacturing across Gippsland. During the search, police located and seized 1309 mature cannabis plants with an estimated street value of $1 million.
No arrests have been made at this stage, and enquiries are ongoing to determine whether the seizure is linked to organised crime.
Detective Acting Sergeant Mark Woodbridge - Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit, said: “This seizure has no doubt put a significant dent in the illicit drug trade.
“We're not backing off when it comes to cracking down on those looking to profit from illicit drugs.
“We urge anyone in the community with information about drug trafficking to come forward and report anonymously via Crime Stoppers or to local police."
Investigators have released images of a wheelchair and scooter similar to the ones that were stolen.
■ Prahran Highway Patrol officers thought they had seen it all before an allegedly drunk driver clipped their stationary police vehicle, in the early hours of Thursday morning (Aug. 29) in Windsor.
Police had intercepted another vehicle on Dandenong Rd just after midnight, when a maroon Nissan Pulsar allegedly pulled up next their police vehicle, came to a complete stop, honked its horn and then accelerated at a fast rate of speed, narrowly missing an officer.
Police allege that as the Nissan left the scene, its side mirror clipped the police vehicle, broke off and fell to the ground.
The Nissan was located a short time later at an address on High St in Glen Iris.
The alleged driver was arrested before undertaking an
evidentiary breath test and returning an alleged result of .150.
A 19-year-old Glen Iris man was in custody and was to be interviewed.
PRAHRAN
■ Six men have been arrested over an alleged brawl at a nightclub in Melbourne’s south-east, that resulted in an 18-year-old man suffering serious stab wounds.
Police have been told a brawl broke out in the toilet area of a nightclub on Little Chapel St, about 1am on August 16, before spilling out into the street.
Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit executed six simultaneous search warrants at homes in Caroline Springs, Donnybrook and South Melbourne, from about 8am last Wednesday (Aug. 28).
A 19-year-old Caroline Springs man was arrested at a home on Barn Elms Parade, Caroline Springs and charged with recklessly causing serious injury, assault-related offences, affray, and failing to comply with direction to assist. He appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Five other men were arrested, including:
■ A 19-year-old South Melbourne man
■ An 18-year-old Caroline Springs man
■ A 25-year-old Donnybrook man
■ A 24-year-old Narre Warren man
■ A 21-year-old South Melbourne man.
■ Campase Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three people after over $130,000 worth of illicit tobacco was seized in Echuca and Kyabram
Police executed search warrants at shops on Pakenham St and Hare St in Echuca, and on Allen St in Kyabram, where illegal tobacco was allegedly being sold.
A total of around 86,000 sticks of illicit tobacco, 680 vapes, approximately 36kg of loose tobacco was seized as part of the investigation.
A 24-year-old Hoppers Crossing man was charged with two counts of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue and deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.
A 73-year-old Roxburgh Park man was charged with two counts of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue, possess schedule 4 poison, deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime and advertise e-cigarettes.
They were both bailed to appear at Echuca Magistrates’ Court on December 10.
A 60-year-old Echuca woman has been charged with two counts of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue and deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.
She was bailed to appear at Echuca Magistrates’ Court on November 12.
■ Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated burglary and theft of motor vehicle in Inverloch.
It is believed two offenders entered a property on Tamara Crescent about 4.45am on Tuesday, August 27.
Police have been told that the offenders stole personal items and car keys before fleeing the scene in the victims black Volkwagen Golf with registration 1DC1HJ.
The victim was asleep inside the house at the time.
Police wish to speak with a man who is described as being aged in his early 20’s with curly hair and a goatee style beard. He was wearing a ‘Hoodrich’ brand tracksuit. The second offender was wearing a hooded top and a face covering.
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■ Police have arrested three men and one woman after evading police throughout Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs on Sunday morning (Sep. 1).
Officers were called to reports of a group of people attempting to break into properties along Glenelg St about 3.45am.
It is believed that the group fled the scene in two vehicles, one of which was a blue Volkswagen Passat.
With the assistance of Air Wing , the Volkswagen was seen travelling at a fast rate of speed north on Sydney Rd.
The Volkswagen continued along the Tullamarine Freeway to Airport Drive, where it was dumped.
Police believe that the occupants then took off in a white Mitsubishi Triton
Despite officers successfully deploying tyre deflation devices on the Mitsubishi on Sharps Rd in Tullamarine, the vehicle continued to drive.
The Nissan exited at Sydney Rd and its occupants dumped the vehicle in a carpark near the intersection of Mahoney’s Rd
Police swiftly arrested a man at the scene.
The remaining occupants of the Nissan were spotted getting into a blue Ford Territory.
The Ford took off at a fast rate of speed, ramming a police vehicle then continuing east along Mahoney’s Rd
No one was injured as a result of the ramming.
The Ford was later seen travelling west on the Western Ring Road and then dumped on Pearson Crescent in Coolaroo
Officers moved in quickly and arrested a man and a woman.
Another man was arrested shortly after on Glenelg St.
A 34-year-old Roxburgh Park man, a 37year-old Preston West woman, a 33-year-old Broadmeadows man and a 35-year-old Craigieburn man are all in police custody and were to be be interviewed.
Police believe that the Mitsubishi was stolen from an address in Mickleham in August and the Ford was displaying false plates.
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■ Police have charged a man following two alleged serious assaults in Caroline Springs late Saturday night (Aug. 31).
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Officers were called to reports of a man allegedly acting erratically, damaging cars and wielding a machete out the front of an address on Hopetoun Green about 10pm.
On arrival, Police were alerted to two people injured.
A 54-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, both from Caroline Springs, were transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Officers on-scene negotiated with the offender, who refused to exit a nearby property.
The man was arrested after he came out of the property, surrendering to police about 11.30pm.
A 21-year-old Caroline Springs man was charged with two counts of intentionally cause injury, two counts of criminal damage and one count of affray.
He was remanded to appear before the Bail and Remand Court on Sunday (Sep 1).
■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Temel
The 46-year-old man was last seen leaving an address on Riverbank Drive, Maribyrnong about 8am on Friday (Aug. 30).
Police and family have concerns for Temel’s
welfare as his disappearance is out of character. Temel is about 180cm tall with a slim build and olive complexion.
He was last seen wearing a white peaked cap, black jeans, black shoes and was carrying a purple backpack.
Temel is known to be able to walk long distances.
He can also be very quiet and may not communicate with people when approached.
Anyone who can provide information to assist police is urged to contact Footscray Police Station on 8398 9800.
■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Laura
The 36-year-old was last seen at an address in Murrumbeena about 7.40am on Tuesday, August 27.
Laura is Asian in appearance, about 158cm tall, with a slim build, short black hair with golden ends and wears round glasses with gold frames. Police and family have concerns for Laura’s welfare due to her disappearance being out of character.
Laura is known to frequent the Sorrento and Mornington Peninsula areas.
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE & OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION (INCLUDING 5G) ON: LIGHT POLE FACILITY (POLE #1811700), BEACH ROAD, BLACK ROCK, VIC 3193 - RFNSA SITE NO. 3193004
1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new Optus and Vodafone equipment and associated works as follows (including 5G): Replace antenna mounts with new clamp mounts on existing monopole
Removal of two (2) panel antennas
Installation of one (1) tri-cluster antenna (less than 1.5m in length)
Installation of nine (9) remote radio units (560mm x 308mm x 149mm)
Installation of two (2) GPS
The installation and removal of ancillary equipment including but not limited to transceivers, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, diplexers, signage, mha and fibre, reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and in the existing equipment shelter
2. Optus & Vodafone regards the proposed installation as exempt under the Victoria Planning Provisions (VPP) based on the description above.
3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: communityconsultation@ventia.com or Level 1, South Tower, 10 Browning Street, West End QLD 4101 Australia by COB Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE & OPTUS
MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION (INCLUDING 5G) ON 65-67 QUEENS ROAD, MELBOURNE, VIC 3004
RFNSA SITE NO. 3000050
1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new Optus and Vodafone equipment and associated works as follows (including 5G):
The replacement of six (6) passive antenna mounts with new longer antenna mounts
The removal of six (6) panel antennas
The installation of four (4) panel antennas (no more than 2.7m in length)
The installation of two (2) IPAA panel antennas (no more than 2.0m in length)
The installation of six (6) active antenna units
The installation of four (4) radio remote unit mounts on the main mast pole
The installation of twenty (20) radio remote units
The installation of two (2) GPS
The provision of ten (10) future radio remote units
The removal and installation and of ancillary equipment including but not limited to: transceivers, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, diplexers, signage, and other associated equipment on the facility and in the existing equipment shelter
2. Optus & Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.
3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: communityconsultation@ventia.com or Level 1, South Tower, 10 Browning Street, West End QLD 4101 Australia by COB Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION IN TOORAK SOUTH WEST
Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility, 512 Toorak Road, Toorak, VIC 3142 (RFNSA No. 3142003)
1. The proposed facility consists of the following to improve Telstra’s mobile phone network, including 4G / 5G:
Removal of eight (8) existing panel antennas
Installation of six (6) new panel antennas attached and mounted at a maximum height of 45.9m above the existing 44.1m high rooftop (on top of the lift motor room)
Ancillary equipment to be installed including remote radio units, tower mounted (including 4G/5G)
2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a ‘Low impact’ Facility under the Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 2018, based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with the ACMA EME regulatory arrangements
3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Planning Consultant on behalf of Telstra, via email to planning.vic@servicestream.com.au, phone: 03 9937 6555, via post to Planning Consultant, Servicestream, PO Box 14570, Melbourne, VIC 8001 by 5pm, Tuesday 24 September 2024.
Service Stream Ltd ABN 46 072 369 840 Telstra Ltd ACN 086 174 781 Amplitel Ltd ACN 648 133 073
NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application reference number: P24/0977
Applicant name: URBAN EDGE CONSULTANTS
The Land affected by this application is located at: 114 BRADFORD ROAD MOUNT MARTHA LOT 9 LP 7096 VOL 8459 FOL 004
The application is for a permit to: DEVELOP A DWELLING (DOUBLE STOREY), A FENCE, AND VARY RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AF952557W AFFECTING THE LAND DESCRIBED AS LOT 9 ON PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 007096 ON VOL 8459 FOL 004 BY AMENDING ITEM (A) (BUILDING ENVELOPES) BY REPLACING BUILDING HEIGHTS FIXED BY AUSTRALIAN HEIGHT DATUM (AHD) LEVEL ‘115.50’ WITH NEW LEVELS. How can I find out more?
You may look at the application and any documents that support the application free of charge at: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
You may also call (03) 5950 1010 to arrange a time to look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge
Privacy Notification: The personal information provided in an objection is collected for planning purposes in accordance with the Planning & Environment Act 1987 (the Act). The public may view an objection in accordance with Section 57 of the Act whilst the planning application is current.
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NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATION DETAILS
Application reference number: P24/0370
Applicant name: PROSSOR TOWN PLANNING
The Land affected by this application is located at: LOT 31 LP 112532 VOL 9068 FOL 651
The application is for a permit to: DEVELOP AN OUTBUILDING AND REMOVE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT K532993 AFFECTING THE LAND DESCRIBED AS LOT 31 ON PS 112532 VOL 09068 FOL 651
The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
How can I find out more?
You may look at the application and any documents that support the application free of charge at: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
You may also call (03) 5950 1010 to arrange a time to look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.
Privacy Notification: The personal information provided in an objection is collected for planning purposes in accordance with the Planning & Environment Act 1987 (the Act). The public may view an objection in accordance with Section 57 of the Act whilst the planning application is current.
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