The Local Paper. Northern Suburbs Edition. Wed., Sep. 18, 2024
■ Darebin Council has appointed a Project Manager for the Merri Common initiative, Northcote MLA Kat Theophanous told State Parliament last week.
“Residents living in the area around Merri train station have long advocated for improvements to the Merri Common, an important local reserve in our busy urban suburbs,” Ms Theophanous said.
“We were thrilled when the Labor Government committed $1.5 million for the design and delivery of upgrades to this space.
“Since then it has been a long road through the bureaucracy of Metro, VicTrack and Darebin Council, but I am excited to inform residents that we are getting closer, with Darebin Council having agreed to appoint a project manager and begin early preparations for community consultation.
“Excitingly the funding envelope has allowed us to expand the scope of the project to Peters Reserve nearby, which has a much-loved kids playground.
“Just a few weeks back my family joined in celebrating 20 years since locals rallied together to save Peters Reserve from being sold by the Council, an outstanding example of community advocacy. Residents will welcome knowing next steps on the $1.5 million commitment to improve these vital open spaces,” Ms Theophanous said.
Salute to Paralympian Jaryd
■ Eltham MLA Vicki Ward has publicly saluted local Paralympian, Jaryd Cifford.
“I met Paralympian Jaryd Clifford when he was a teenager was at St Helena Secondary College and training down at Willinda Park,” Ms Ward told Parliamentlast week.
“I have been lucky enough to get to know him in the years since, and it has been such a privilege to see him grow and strengthen as an athlete and as a sportsman.
“Now a three-time Paralympian, Jaryd has won world championships and smashed world records. We watched Jaryd compete again
at the Paralympics, running in the 1500-metre and the 5000metre events in Paris, and he ran like the champion he is –with all of his heart.
“He showed the world what a true champion and leader he is. We felt his profound disappointment in missing bronze by a hundredth of a second.
“When he was ruled out of a medal in a split second, we saw the release of the hold of his bind with his guide as they crossed the finish line.
“Jaryd, we are so proud of you. You are a true champion, Ms Ward told the Legislative Assembly.
● Kat Theophanous, Northcote MLA
● ● Jaryd Clifford
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● ● ● ● Lauren Kathage, Yan Yean MLA
✔ The subject of homelessness was raised in State Parliament last week by Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage: “In my electorate I met with a man who is homeless and living behind our local library in his car because there is a shower there and a microwave. His car is not the only car behind our local library, and that is heartbreaking. So this government is doing heavy work, busy work, to make sure that we have housing available for people like Macca. Also, from speaking with the council for single mothers, we know how difficult it is for single mums at the moment in the rental market.”
✔The Darebin Council CEO Employment Matters Committee recommended that Marilyn Kearney be the Interim Independent Chair for a period of up to 12 months from September until the recruitment and onboarding of an Interim CEO is concluded. Five Darebin Councillors - Newton, Greco, Hannan, Rennie and Williams - attending the meeting carried the motion unanimously.
● ● Lily D’Ambrosio, Mill Park MLA ✔Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio has described the Udaya Sports and Arts Club has holding a “wonderful event”. The event celebrated the annual harvest festival of Onam, which is a major event in the Malayali community. “I was honoured to be the chief guest and to be asked to light the ceremonial lamp to officially inaugurate the event. I would like to thank executive committee members president Nazar, secretary Bibin and committee member and organiser of chief guests Ankitha Sreedhar for their invitation,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.
✖City of Darebin resident Patricia Corelli has asked what the Council is doing about the contaminated soil dumped on their private property, which is approximately 100 metres from the creek and directly affecting the stormwater system. Ms Corellu said there had been deceptive attempts to demolish their site. “What measures are being implemented by the council to ensure the protections of our site and the surrounding environment, given the ongoing issues with attempts to demolish our 67 year old Club and the potential impacts on the community?”
$275m works at Austin
■ Work to upgrade the emergency department at the Austin Hospital at Heidelberg is now underway.
Mary-Anne Thomas,. Health Infrastructure Minister, announced last week that Built has been appointed to deliver early works, paving the way for main construction to start in 2025.
Made possible via $275 million State Government investment, the project will deliver up to 29 additional emergency treatment spaces which will enable the hospital to support approximately 30,000 more emergency patients each year.
Early works involve upgrading engineering infrastructure to support the Austin Hospital and Mercy Hospital towers, including a new 13,000kg air-cooled chiller which will be hoisted above the Lance Townsend Building
This new mechanical chiller will allow the transfer of chilled water throughout the hospital site to mechanical equipment such as air handling units, ensuring that the environment is safe and comfortable for staff and patients.
Early works also involve constructing a new plant deck to support the new air-cooled chiller and other infrastructure works including upgrading the existing medical gas systems. These system upgrades will support increased capacity of lifesaving medical gases, such as oxygen, to be delivered to patients when they need it.
The project is being delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with Austin Health.
“This is a critical project that will support an extra 30,000 emergency patients each year in Melbourne’s east," said Ms Thomas.
Ivanhoe MLA Anthony Carbines said: “With record demand in the Austin’s busy ED, this is an important project that will ensure we can meet the increasing health service needs of the community in Heidelberg and surrounding suburbs, now and into the future.”
“This significant investment means when an emergency strikes, locals can be assured they have a world-class, modern emergency department closer to home.”
POLICE HUNT FOR ROSANNA CRASH DRIVER
■ Police were searching for a driver who crashed into a house in Rosanna on Friday morning (Sep. 13).
It is believed a male driver was travelling in a stolen white RAV4 along Southern Rd when he left the roadway and crashed through the front wall of a house on Waiora Rd about 12.40am.
Two people were inside the home at the time but were not injured.
The offender dumped the vehicle and fled the scene on foot, last seen heading north along Waiora Rd
Investigations into the crash remain ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
■ Nillumbik Shire Council last Wednesday (Sep. 11) announced the resignation, effective immediately, of Blue Lake Ward Councillor Richard Stockman
Cr Stockman was elected in 2020,nd during his time as Councillor has served as chair on a number of Council committees. He chaired the Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee and the Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. Council CEO Carl Cowie thanked Cr Stockman for his service.
Cr Stockman’s resignation does not impact the function of Council, which proceeded as normal until the onset of the ‘caretaker period’ yesterday (Sep. 17) ahead of the Victorian Local Government elections on October 26.
● ● Mary-Anne Thomas Stockman resigns
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Stolen cars blitz
■ Police caught more than 20 burglars, car thieves and dangerous drivers during a fournight operation targeting stolen vehicles in Hume last week.
Five stolen vehicles were also recovered, as Sunbury police and detectives from the Hume Crime Investigation Unit saturated local roads each night, scanning vehicles to detect stolen cars and motorbikes, and arresting individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
The operation follows an increase in car theft in the area.
Police intelligence reveals almost half of recent car thefts in the area were stolen via unlocked doors.
Those arrested as part of Operation Sneak include a man and a woman who were apprehended about two hours after allegedly stealing a white Toyota sedan from an address in Richmond, which ended up coming to a stop at Melbourne Airport
Air Wing observed the vehicle allegedly travelling on the Tullamarine Freeway of speeds up to 170-kmh.
Working with units on the ground, police were able to deploy stop sticks at the intersection of Bulla Rd and Balmoral Avenue
The car continued travelling at low speeds to Melbourne Airport where it eventually came to a stop and the two people were arrested.
The alleged driver, a 29-year-old male from no fixed address was charged with drug driving, theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life, dangerous driving, unlicenced driving, fail to stop and fail to answer bail.
He was remanded in custody to appear at court at a later date.
The alleged passenger, a 24-year-old female from Broadmeadows was charged with theft of motor vehicle.
She was bailed to appear at court at a later date.
LIFE THREATENING INJURIES AFTER PRAHRAN STABBING
■ Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a stabbing in Prahran on Sunday morning (Sep. 15).
Officers were called to reports a man was attacked by two unknown offenders at a nightclub on Chapel St about 4am.
A 31-year-old Endeavour Hills man sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The pair of offenders fled the area before police arrived, last seen heading along Macquarie St.
Exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated and investigations remain ongoing.
GEMBROOK
Fatal ride
■ A motorcycle rider has died following a collision in Gembrook on Saturday evening (Sep. 14).
Police were told that the rider was traveling on Soldiers Rd, near Gembrook-Launching Place Rd, when he was involved in a collision with another vehicle about 5.40pm.
The male rider, believed aged in his 20s, died at the scene.
A number of other riders and witnesses nearby stopped at the scene to assist where possible.
Statewide
RICHMOND Blaze under control
■ Multiple Triple Zero calls were received around 4.10pm Friday for a house fire in Buckingham St, Richmond. with fire in the front rooms and spreading.
Fire Rescue Victoria responded with an escalated response with first crews arriving on scene in under 4 minutes.
Firefighters commenced an internal attack on the fire containing its spread to the front section of the house with no spread into the roof space.
A primary search of the residence confirmed no one was trapped.
The fire was given ‘Under Control’ status at 4.26pm, with the cause not suspicious.
The cause was identified as electrical. Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria attended in support of FRV operations.
THORNBURY
Shop fire halted
■ Firefighters successfully stopped a shop fire from spreading to neighbouring properties in Thornbury on Saturday night (Sep. 14).
Multiple callers reported that a vehicle had collided with a shop on High St, Thornbury, at 3.45am.
Crews arrived within five minutes to find the car and shop were fully ablaze, with the fire threatening to spread to shops on either side.
Firefighting crews donned breathing apparatus and commenced an aggressive attack on the fire, containing it to the building of origin.
Crews brought the fire under control at 4.20am.
The fire was deemed suspicious and Victoria Police will investigate the cause.
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■ Preston MLA
Nathan Lambert has paid tribute in State Parliament to the work of Helen Miller, who recently retired after 31 years as principal of Reservoir Primary School
“She had served there since 1989,” Mr Nathan told the Legislative Assembly, “Helen was very highly regarded within the Reservoir community.
“Apparently some students at the school thought that she lived there, because she was so often the first to arrive and the last to leave.
“She was known for her very great personal generosity towards students in need, but above all, she was known as a reforming leader.
“Even in her final term at the school, Helen was still thinking of ways to make Reservoir Primary better, despite the fact she had almost completely transformed it from end to end.
“We thank her for the very positive difference she made for so many local students,” Mr Lambert said.
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■ Mr Lambert also had congratulations for Melbourne Polytechnic on winning Large Training Provider of the Year at the Victorian Training Awards
He said it was a credit to CEO Frances Coppolillo and all of her team.
“I would also like to congratulate Carly Brown of Northern College of theArts and
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Technology for winning Vocational Student of the Year.
“The Treasurer and I met Carly last year as part of this government’s support for the women in trades and technology program, and we wish her the best with her studies and her career,” Mr Lambert said.
Hopes for 2025
■ In his spot in State Parliament last Wednesday (Sep. 11), the Preston MLA made time to commiserate with the Preston Lions on their “tough loss” in the National Premier Leagues Women’s final.
“Despite two sensational goals from Hayley Johnson and Susan Phonsongkham – particularly Susan’s great goal from outside the box –they were unfortunately beaten in the dying seconds of the game with a header from Heidelberg United.
“We hope that they can take one further step next season,” Mr Lambert said.
Council’s surplus
■ Darebin Council had an operating surplus of $7.78 million in the 2023-4 year, a report to Monday’s night municipal meeting was told. This was a $2.77 million decrease from the 2022-23 result. There was $49 million of debt undertaken to fund the new Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
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■ Margaret Jean Emerson, wife of Diamond Valley real estate identity Neville Emerson, has died at the age of 95.
Their marriage was over 72 years, with much of their family life in the Lower Plenty and Eltham areas, but more recently at Menarock Templestowe.
Congrats to Lions
■ Eltham MLA Vicki Ward has congratulated the members of the Lions Club of Eltham.
“: Congratulations to the Lions Club of Eltham on receiving Nillumbik’s Community Group of the Year Award. This fabulous Lions Club delicates so much time and energy to helping our communities thrive. This club, led by their dedicated, compassionate and hardworking president Peter Talbot, supports so many local events, groups, schools and community members. Their real strength is how they provide opportunities for our community to engage and build relationships with one another,” Ms Ward said.
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Hamlet
■ Iain Sinclair’s production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet by the Melbourne Shakespeare Company democratises the Bard.
Performed in the round, the audience become fellow interlocutors in both the drama and the discourse.
As spectators, they respond to the characters – the dialogue and the action.
Sinclair has the performers sitting amongst the audience as if we are present as the drama unfolds. In this way, there is a balance achieved between the humour and tragedy, the argument and the action.
Lines can be delivered seeking understanding or approval from the audience heightening the drama.
There is no set as such and this is how it could well have been in Shakespeare’s day. And but for deft lighting changes, there is very little else other than the actors themselves to alter the moment.
And who would have thought that the light from a mobile phone, the integration of which was clever and appropriate, could set the dramatic mood necessary during the tension of the opening scene.
The actors themselves (and there are too many to name in a short review) carried the lines with authority eschewing the pretension often associated with the Bard making the discourse real and personal.
Hamlet’s madness (Jacob Collins-Levy), thus, becomes real. We follow the continuum of his descent.
Sinclair’s adaptation has been edited to fit the 150-minute running time. This, too, would have happened in Shakespeare’s day.
But the interconnectedness of the scenes keeps the momentum moving inexorably toward the tragedy of the conclusion. Pace is maintained at all times sustaining our interest as we grapple with the injustice of Hamlet’s predicament.
This production is, perhaps, as close as one might come today to seeing the Bard as he would have been performed with all the psychological nuance of character unfolding and Shakespeare’s understanding of dramatic craft coming to the fore.
Bookings: fortyfivedownstairs.com - Review by David McLean
Much Ado About Nothing
■ Mornington Peninsula Theatre Company are rehearsing to present William Shakespeare's rom-com Much Ado About Nothing across the Mornington Peninsula throughout October.
Shakespeare's immortal comedy where true love runs straight - into trouble will be presented in the round for a 'truly immersive theatre experience full of laughs and maybe even a tear or two’.
Performance dates and venues are:
■ Saturday, October 5. Rye Civic Hall
■ Sunday, October 6. Seaford Community Hall
■ Saturday, October 12. Dromana Community Hall
■ Saturday, October 13. Balnarring Hall
■ Saturday, October 19, Sunday, October 20. Peninsula Community Theatre
■ Saturday, October 26. Rosebud Memorial Hall
■ Sunday, October 27. Flinders Civic Hall
MPTC also announces that Australian actor, musician and Peninsula local David Reyne has graciously agreed to become patron of Mornington Peninsula Theatre Company Inc.
Further details and ticket bookings: mptc.net.au - Cheryl Threadgold
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THE LAST SONG
■ The Last Song, written by Chloe Towan and produced by Scary Goats Theatre, will be presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 14-20 at the Motley Bahaus, Carlton.
The play is set at the end of the world as we know it. On the night a comet is set to collide with the planet, estranged friends George and Ollie reunite at their old hangout to share a drink and ring in the end.
With a local radio station set to play the ultimate final song, the duo reminisce about their youth and mistakes as they take bets trying to work out what The Last Song will be.
As the night bears on, personalities clash, ghosts from the past resurface and the duo find themselves facing a greater crisis than the end of the world.
Will George and Ollie manage to reconcile before The Last Song plays, or might they just kill each other before the comet gets the chance?
Described as 'a darkly comedic exploration of friendship, loneliness and the power of music,' The Last Song is directed by Kinloch Anstiss and features Kim Davitt and Chloe Towan
Playwright Chloe has had a morbid fascination with the end of the world from a very young age and often incorporates themes of end times and loss in her writing.
The Last Song is said to be a show for anyone who has worried about not being good enough, anyone who has struggled to find their place in adult society, or anyone who just longs to throw away their responsibilities and dance.
Performance Details:
Venue: The Motley Bauhaus, 118 Elgin St, Carlton
Dates: October 14-20
Time: 7:30pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Abbostford Convent
■ Abbotsford Convent is the venue for two productions for the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival : Headwater and The Butterfly Who Flew into the Rave .
Headwater offers an immersive improvised experience in sound art that resonates deeply with its audience.
As a soloist and improviser, Helen Svoboda feels torn between the many options they have as a vocalist, bassist and the spaces in between. Simply put – it is impossible to action all of the ideas that occur to them during performance?
Presented by Musica Viva and performed by contemporary double bassist, vocalist and composer Helen Svoboda, choreographer Jo Lloyd, artist Selma Savolainen and Tilman Robinson, the performance explores multiple identities and spaces, reimagines self to create a stream of activity – a blurred landscape where unfinished ideas become water, by making tiny ideas become visible.
Headwater, presented October 17-19 in the Magdalen Laundry, Abbotsford Convent.
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The Butterfly who flew into the Rave is a high-energy show, set in a contemporary nightclub featuring non-stop movement set to techno and rave beats, and offering a visceral exploration of societal and political upheaval over the past three years.
Experience a three-day rave condensed into an hour with this spectacle of pure endurance.
From Aotearoa New Zealand, Oli Mathiesen with Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer present the award-winning, endurance dance work to the booming techno album Nocturbulous Behaviour by Suburban Knight.
Exploring the movement vocabulary used in techno and rave culture, a contemporary nightclub between three bodies emerges. Relentless movement, seamless without pause, detailed down to every beat.
★ Community Masterclass Dance Workshop
● ● Chloe Towan in The Lost Song.
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave presents a 90-minute dance masterclass with performers Oli Mathiesen, Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer.
Participants will step into the world of the rave and discover the details behind iconic moments. Relentless movement, seamless without pause, detailed down to every beat.
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave: presented October 11-12, 8pm in the Industrial School, Abbotsford Convent Community Masterclass Dance Workshop: October 12, 10am-10pm in the Industrial School.
■ Specials is a disability led play created by a Special School student about Special School.
Written by researcher Kath Duncan, Specials is a new comedy created with a cast of disabled actors.
Developed for over two months as part of the Arts House The Warehouse Residency program, Specials will have two showings with an artist talk during the Arts Centre Melbourne – Alter State festival in October.
Specials reveals 1960-70s practices and attitudes towards disabled children – it features punk poetry, balloon footy, intimate tests with stopwatches and disabled performers play non-disabled characters.
Shows: 6.30pm Tuesday, October 8 – Auslan interpretation. 1pm Saturday, October 12– Tactile tour. 2pm Saturday, October 12 – Audio described. Venue: Arts House - North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry St, North Melbourne. Tickets: $10 + transaction fee Phone: 9322 3720. artshouse.com.au
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■ The Melbourne Comedy Showcase will be presented at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale, on October 25, featuring Dave O’Neil, Billy Stiles, Brad Oakes and Geraldine Quinn.
The show is intended for everyone –whether it’s a 'family with teens or retirees, boomers, gen Xers or a group of gal pals', and will suit those who can't decide which comedian to see..
Dave O’Neil has over 30 years of experience, and regularly appears on TV programs including the ABC’s Spicks and Specks
Billy Stiles is a rising star who performed to sold-out audiences at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2023.
Brad Oakes has headlined multiple international shows and appeared on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Totally Full Frontal and The Comedy Company.
Rock comedy singer, writer and director Geraldine Quinn has been performing her award-winning original pop/rock cabaret all around the world for almost two decades.
Dave O’Neil, Geraldine Quinn, Brad Oakes and Billy Stiles will perform for one huge night of hilarity.
Friday October 25, 7.30pm
Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale
Recommended for ages 16+ https://www.kingstonarts.com.au/ Whats-On/all-events/melbournecomedy-showcase - Cheryl Threadgold
Ruddigore
■ In a recent short season at the Alexander Theatre in Clayton, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV) put on an entertaining production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore - or, The Witch's Curse.
A comic opera in two acts, Ruddigore follows the story of a shy gentleman farmer who is in love with a fair and comely young maiden. Unfortunately the farmer is not what he appears to be as his titled family is the victim of a witch's curse, a fact he has hidden from all save his trusty manservant. However, events conspire to reveal this deception with much mayhem ensuing.
Narratively speaking, the first half of the opera was the more successful due to a stronger structure and smoother flow between scenes and songs. The second half, while having its moments, was more fractured and harder to follow; only one or two numbers had the musical strength of the first half. The wit and charm of the original script was evident throughout though, notwithstanding some unsuccessful attempts at modernising several jokes.
Ruddigore had a large cast with ten principal roles played by Zoe Lancaster, James Douglas, Daniel Vigne, John Parncutt, Jenny Wakefield, Melissa Hill, Phil Elphinstone, Robin Halls, Kate Thurkle and Hannah Sleeth. In addition, there was an all-female chorus of 11 and two all-male choruses made up of 12 actors. All performers were wonderful in bringing their characters to life with some excellent singing on display. Mention must also be made of the wonderful GSOV orchestra and their sterling rendition of the musical score.
The opera was directed by Ron Pidcock with Trevor Henley as musical director. Their depth of experience and skill was evident in how they realised the script and score and deftly handled such a large cast, enabling some great performances and hilarious moments.
Gilbert and Sullivan is not for everyone but Ruddigore proved an enjoyable divertissement and was well received by an enthusiastic audience.
- Review by Peter Murphy
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● Dave O'Neil (top left), Geraldine Quinn, Billy Stiles and Brad Oakes star in The Melbourne Comedy Showcase.
Well done Magpies
■ Warrandyte MLA Nicole Werner has congratulated the Donvale footy club Division 3 Reserves which scored a win in the grand final in the Eastern Football Netball League
“After previously losing to Surrey Park footy club in the second semi-final, they faced off again for the premiership and this time came away victorious, winning by a close two points in a game dominated by strong defence.
“Shout-out to president John Giles, coach Daniel Michelangli, reserves captain Andy O’Meara and winner of best on ground award Kaide Fittolani for an excellent game.
“A big shout-out as well to the Donvale seniors, who fought valiantly in their grand final, narrowly missing the win by two points. No doubt it will be yours next year,” Ms Werner said.
ROWVILLE
More Police needed
■ Rowville MLA Kim Wells has asked Police Minister Anthony Carbines when he intends to implement more resources for Knox police.
“It has now been 134 days since the petition was presented to the house, and the residents have seen no additional support given to our hardworking Knox police,” Mr Wells said.
“Locals are in the grip of a youth crime crisis in Knox. Residents were so scared, they came together to petition this government to make their community safer.
“Far too many times have constituents called my office in fear after a break-in or a robbery has occurred for them or their neighbours.
“These same constituents were horrified to see that these same youth offenders were going to be given immunity under the law by the Labor Government,” Mr Wells said.
MP’S NOD TO LOCAL PARALYMPIANS
■ Glen Waverley MLA John Mullahy has spoken in State Parliament about local Paralympian heroes.
“As our Paralympians touch down in the country today, I would like to take this opportunity to give our special shout-out to some sporting heroes,” Mr Mullahy told the Legislative Assembly last Wednesday (Sep. 11).
“Our district boasts an expansive and diverse array of talent when it comes to sporting abilities, and I am proud to have in the Glen Waverley district the Scorpio Table Tennis Academy, based on Burwood Highway in Burwood East, which has an extraordinary record of producing world-class talent.
“Firstly, I would like to congratulate and acknowledge the achievements of Lin Ma, men’s singles class 9 2024 Paralympian bronze medallist, and Lina Lei OAM and Qian Yang OAM, as the 2024 women’s doubles WD20 paralympic gold medallists – and then Qian Yang OAM backed it up in the singles class 10 with the gold medal there as well.
“You have done not only our state but our nation so proud. Congratulations on your incredible achievements. I would like to give a special shout-out to the people who make it all happen: Lisa Dong and Linlin Qi, owners of Scorpio Table Tennis,” Mr Mullahy said.
“That is not all for table tennis. The sporting prowess of the Glen Waverley district knows no bounds. Recently the senior girls table tennis team at Brentwood Secondary College brought home the gold medal at the state school Victorian championships. This is a simply outstanding effort, and I pass on my congratulations to everyone involved.
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“On another matter, I had the pleasure of joining the Minister for Women last Wednesday at Wilson Transformer Company for the Ai Group’s breakfast.
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Ai Group recently received a grant for the apprentice to leader program, which showcases female leaders from the manufacturing and energy sectors, highlighting the diverse career opportunities available to women in these fields,” Mr Mullahy said.
CANTERBURY
Biomedical push
■ Year 10 student Sienna from Canterbury Girls Secondary College was amongst 280 students, from across Victoria to attend one of just three Annual Biomedical Sciences Days at the University of Melbourne.
The local student and her father Robert had the opportunity to experience life as a biomedical scientist at the event presented by the University of Melbourne’s School of Biomedical Sciences and the Gene Technology Access Centre.
Students worked alongside researchers in the Gene Technology Access Centre Laboratories learning about a range of disease states, working with the specimens to photograph them using light, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopes, and had the opportunity to enter the images into their own ‘Under the Microscope Coverslip’ Competition
They also took a behind the scenes look at the University’s Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, a rare opportunity to uncover real tissue specimens and historical anatomical models in a space that isn’t open to the general public.
Time spent in the AdaptLab allowed students to experience how innovative digital technology is used to study the human body utilising 3D VR heart models giving the opportunity to ‘hold’ the heart in the hand and examine the various structures making a human heart.
“The VR was a very cool learning experience” said the year 10 student, who is starting to think about university study.
Her dad Robert said “Sienna has an interest in biomed, biology and chemistry and is so keen she was happy to participate in the day on her own.”
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From Our Files September 20, 1929
BOX HILL
New Magistrate
■ Mr Stafford, the new police magistrate; made his first appearance at the Box Hill Court on Thursday. He was cordially welcomed by Mr J. Sneddon, J.P., on behalf of the bench, by Mr Fulton, representing the bar, and by Sergeant Glowaski for the police. Mr Stafford, in an appreciative reply, said he was pleased to be associated with the justices of Box Hill to some of whom he was clerk of courts 14 years ago. He deeply regretted, however; that the illness of Mr P. J. Conlon, P.M., was responsible for his appearance on the bench.
BLACKBURN
Sunday School
■ Blackburn Presbyterian. Church hall was well filled on Thursday night with an audience which well appre ciated a concert given by children of the Sunday school, who had been very creditably by the staff and officers. Rev. W. R. Cunningham presided.
A bright programme opened with a well staged tableau, "Welcome," whose attractiveness was enhanced by the use of coloured flares.
A bright programme opened with a well staged tableau, "Welcome," whose attractiveness was enhanced by the use of coloured flares. " Smile, Smile, Smile" was the next item, a chorus by the senior and intermediate children. The little kindergarten class followed with a song, "The Sandman," in which a. little fellow came along and scattered sand on the children, sending them to sleep; "Sweet Evening Bell" and "Go to Joan Glover" were rounds which the infant and senior girls and boys sang very prettily. The junior boys, arrayed in little sailor suits, gave a splendid item entitled "Jolly Jack Tars."
"A Japanese Umbrella" was a well staged action song and tableau. The scene in the background was artistically painted by someone connected with the church and suited the pretty Japanese costumes of the girls.
The junior girls then appeared in an action song, "Little Washerwomen," followed by a recitation; ''Christopher Robin Saying His Prayers," by Chrissie McKenzie.
The gymnasium class appeared twice in some graceful physical culture displays. "Mynheer and His Little Dutch Lady" was a quaint and pretty song by Jessie McNaught and Grace Quin in Dutch costume
In a chorus of **** songs, the promising voice of Douglas McNaught was heard to advantage. An action song, "The Rainbow," by the senior girls, concluding with a tableau was a good opening for the second half of the programme, followed by the junior girls in pretty little songs, "The Leaves" and "A Little Birdie."
Jean McRobert, in national costume, danced the Highland fling well. A piano solo by little Donald Bone evoked considerable comment and admiration. He later caused much amusement by appearing as a miniature Chinaman in a song.
Blackburn's police force was well augmented on this night by an army of young constabulary appearing in uniforms and a song entitled "The Model Policemen."
The boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and so did the audience.
"Gretchep" was a pretty Dutch song given in costume by the infant and senior girls. Much laughter was roused by the senior girls in a very amusing dialogue "Aunt Maria's Wireless Set."
Clad in long, white nighties and carrying dolls, the junior girls sang a "Dolly Song." Dressed in gay frocks and head kerchiefs, the infant and senior girls sang “Kentucky Babe" and rocked little babies to sleep. - Box Hill Reporter
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John Mullahy, MLA
Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: And a Nightingale Sang (by C.P. Taylor) Until September 21 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Llaaneath Poor. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ Theatrical: A Chorus Line, Until September 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) Until September 21 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Div Collins. wlt.org.au/book-tickets
■ Nova Music Theatre: Brigadoon. Until September 22 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au
■ Eltham Little Theatre: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) Until September 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), Until September 21 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Katie-Jane Amey. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com
■ Gemco Players: The Hull Roamer (a workshop performance of a new sci-fi musical) September 27, 28 at 8pm, September 29 at 2pm at the Gem Theatre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Bookings: www.gemco players.org
■ The Basin Theatre Group: God of Carnage (by Yasmina Reza) October 3 – 13 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Julie Cunningham. Bookings: thebasintheatre.org.au
■ Beaumaris Theatre: Radio Theatre Returns to Beaumaris. October 5 at 7.30pm and October 6 at 2pm at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. $20 per person. Cabaret Style, BYO nibbles and drinks. Seven radio plays written by Bayside U3A writers performed by local actors. Concept/presenter: Joy Meekings. Producer/director: Cheryl Threadgold. Bookings: Trybooking.
■ CPP Community Theatre: Hello Dolly! October 11, 12, 17, 18 at 8pm, October 12 at 2pm and October 19 at 5pm at Mahon Theatre at Aquinas College, 46 Great Ryrie St., Ringwood. Director/Choreographer: Tamblyn Smith; Musical Director: Charlotte Black. Bookings: https://cppcommunitytheatre. com.au/ For all ticket enquiries, please email: tickets@cppcommunitytheatre.com.au (In consideration of other patrons and cast, children under the age of three will only be admitted to the theatre for the matinee performance.)
■ LOTS Theatre (Legends of the Skies): Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, October 2427 incl. Matinees at the Casey Hangar Theatrette, Moorabbin Air Museum, First Ave., Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings essential via Trybooking.
■ Malvern Theatre Company: True Minds (Joanna Murray-Smith) October 27 – November 9 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Dexter Bourke. Malverntheatre.com.au
Auditions
■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Appleton Ladies Potato Race (by Melanie Tait) September 22 from 7pm – 10pm, September 23 from 7.30pm – 10.30pm at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Helen Ellis. Audition bookings: Helen Ellis, ellisproductions@me.com
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Holmes and Watson (by Jeffrey Hatcher) October 6 at 7pm, October 7 at 7.30pm at Unit 8, 417419 Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham. Director: Amy Calvert. Audition bookings and enquirikes: aj267@outlook.com or call 0432 804 803.
■ The Mount Players: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) October 19, 20 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Vicki Smith. Audition bookings: Vicki Smith, stagestruck58@me.com
■ The Basin Theatre Group: Home, I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) October 20 at 2pm and October 22 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Bob Bramble. Audition bookings: bobbramble2013@gmail.com
HELLO DOLLY!
■ CPP Community Theatre invites audiences to 'put on their Sunday clothes because they are cordially invited to the 2024 production of Hello Dolly!'
The production will be presented from October 11-19 at the Mahon Theatre, Aquinas College, Ringwood.
Directed and choreographed by Tamblyn Smith, with musical direction by Charlotte Black, the show's synopsis reads: “It’s 1890s New York City. The bold and enchanting widow Dolly Levi is a socialite-turned-matchmaker who merrily arranges … matches … like one would arrange furniture and daffodils.
“Her latest clients seeking assistance are the cantankerous "half-a-millionaire" Yonkers merchant, Horace Vandergelder, and a young artist named Ambrose, who is in love with Horace's niece, Ermengarde.
“Dolly’s personal attentions soon turn to the Yonkers "half-a-millionaire" man himself and before long her scheming involves him … and her … along with his two clerks, a New York based milliner, and her assistant, as she tries to cover up her own secret designs. Considered one of the last great shows of the golden age of musicals.”
Performance Season: October 11, 12,17, 18 at 8pm; October 12 at 2pm; October 19 at 5pm.
Venue: Mahon Theatre, Aquinas College, 46 Great Ryrie St, Ringwood
CPP Community Theatre advises that In consideration of other patrons and cast, children under the age of three will only be admitted to the theatre for the matinee performance.
- Cheryl Threadgold
Tom Valenta book
■ Tom Valenta has just released his new book titled Seventeen, North Wharf: Stories of Australian Postwar Immigration.
The book focuses on the period from 1945 to the late 1960s.
"Post–Second World War migration to Australia is a remarkable story," says Tom. "It is the chronicle of the successful and peaceful resettlement of millions of people from when the war ended in 1945.
“Decades later we can see the evidence: unlike other parts of the world, there is no sectarian warfare, no mass destruction of cities or towns, no bitter conflicts based on ethnic, religious or racial divides."
Tom discovered that of the people interviewed and the many migrants he has met over his lifetime, the vast majority were, or are, delighted and thankful that they settled in Australia.
Acknowledging racism in Australia, Tom says that most of his interviewees and his family experienced it.
"Racism exists everywhere and should never be tolerated. History shows that, apart from the exploitation and marginalisation of First Nations people, it has generally been relatively low-key here ... although does flare from time to time,
The Echoes
■ Winning the prestigious Miles Franklin Award or the Stella Prize for
marks a writer out as a seriously good author.
usually sparked by overseas events." The book contains a collection of stories about people who Tom has met over the years, who migrated to Australia after the Second World War, and the next generation.
It examines international postwar events in the 1950s and 1960s that affected migration to Australia, such as the conflicts in the Middle East, the Hungarian uprising of 1956, the Prague Spring of 1968 and the ongoing Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The war from 1939 to 1945 had immense impacts on most of the world – if not the entire world – and tens of millions of people died.
The survivors faced the challenge of rebuilding their lives and communities in their home countries or migrating to other parts of the world. Many chose migration, or migrated because they had few options.
In a personal experience, Tom came to this country as a small child in December, 1949 with his parents, fleeing their home in Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic) to migrate to Australia.
Tom says: "The impact that immigration has made on the Australia of the second half of the 20th century and the first two decades of the 21st century is a fascinating, multidimensional story. I focus on optimistic case studies because I believe this has been a very positive era in our history."
To order copies of Seventeen, North Wharf: Stories of Australian Postwar Immigration, contact the author: valentatom364@gmail.com
- Cheryl Threadgold
Evie Wyld has won both awards over the past 10 years, so her new novel The Echoes is one worth exploring.
It’s a story about love and grief and how they have an impact on the future.
Although not a believer in the afterlife, Max dies unexpectedly and finds himself in limbo, watching his girlfriend Hannah succumb to grief. This leads him to examining episodes from his past, and wondering why he is still hanging around.
Having left Australia for London, Hannah is haunted by the reasons she fled her homeland. But the past catches up with her, with her old secrets refusing to remain buried and seeping into her present-day life in London
Described as both a celebration and an autopsy of a relations, The Echoes spans countries and generations.
It questions whether our past can be shrugged off or whether it remains influential forever, echoing down through the years of our own lives and those who follow us.
Evie Wyld won the 2014 Miles Franklin prize for her second novel, All the Birds, Singing and was awarded the 2021 Stella Prize for her third novel, The Bass Rock.
Wyld grew up in both Australia and the UK, and is part owner of a small independent book shop in London.
The Echoes is published by Penguin Random House – www.penguin.com.au
Julie Houghton
‘A Chorus Line’ at National Theatre
■ The classic Broadway hit musical A Chorus Line is having a stirring and magnificent revival by Theatrical at the National Theatre in St Kilda
The plot is deceptively simple: 25 dancers audition to be ensemble members in a Broadway musical. However, in the process of being put through their paces we learn about the trials and tribulations of these workhorses of musical theatre.
Famous for its groundbreaking take on the Broadway musical, A Chorus Line premiered in 1975 and won both a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize
Both the script and music have lost none of their dramatic power to entertain and inspire. The show gives a sympathetic insight into the lives of ensemble members who are overlooked and taken-for-granted yet so critical to the success of Broadway musicals.
The well-scripted text, interspersed with now classic show tunes such as Nothing, What I Did For Love and Dance Ten: Looks Three, keeps the action moving at a rapid pace with never a dull moment.
There is a large cast of 25 performers, although this quickly reduces to nineteen principal characters. All give heartfelt and spirited performances with strong characterisations. In particular, standout portrayals are delivered by Julian Dods (as Zach), Nathan Fernandez (Paul), Madeline Pratt (Cassie) and Teresa Giansiracusa (Diana)
This wonderful production is spearheaded by the powerhouse trio of Tahra Cannon (director), Gabriel Taburet (musical director) and Louise Panagiotidis (choreographer) who do superb work here. They are well supported by a marvellous production team and live orchestra which are critical to making this production as successful as it is.
A Chorus Line is truly one of a kind, a brilliant celebration of the “little people” and is, itself, a shining example of the power of collaboration and ensemble work in theatre.
This new production by Theatrical does it proud. To be able to see it in all its magnificent glory is a special occasion and not to be missed.
Venue: National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St, St Kilda
Dates and times: Until September 22 at 7.30pm (weekend matinees at 1.30pm)
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Bookings: https://tickets.nationaltheatre.org.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ ShowDatesCombo.aspx - Review by Peter Murphy
● ● ● ● From left: Trent Cliffe, Will Burnett, Brodie Sainsbury-King, Alister Bennie, Josh Langelaan, Sam Taylor, Hamish Bennie, Luke Constable, Thomas Waite, Andrew Chatwin, and Phil Crompton rehearse Hello, Dolly!
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MTC’S 2025 SEASON
■ Melbourne Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season - from classic plays to international hits, and world premieres to works that could only have been made in Melbourne, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in stories that ask them to think, feel and reflect in a season that bridges the familiar with the unexpected.
Anne-Louise Sarks, Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Melbourne Theatre Company said: “The brilliant plays we have collected for you reflect our passion for stories of all kinds.
“In season 2025 we will bring you work direct from Broadway, new adaptations of cherished stories, world premieres, and Melbourne -made works that put the spotlight on extraordinary new talent.
“And each will do what only theatre can do: put you there in the room, with actors and audience, sharing a special experience that exists only for one night.”
Nathan Maynard’s 37, the laughout-loud highlight of the 2024 season returns.An Australian story, this high energy, blood pumping, cheeky and gritty production gets at the core of what drives the national obsession, AFL. Community, identity, mateship and the price of winning: it’s all up for grabs. 37 is a co-production with Queensland Theatre.
Never Have I Ever is written by Deborah Francis-White, famed for The Guilty Feminist podcast. This provocative comedy is a Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? for the modern era, and is brought to life by a young and dynamic cast under the direction of Melbourne Theatre Company’s Resident Director, Tasnim Hossain (English).
The Removalists from Australian writer, David Williamson, returns to the stage, under the direction of AnneLouise Sarks, and is more relevant today than ever. This dark satire, born and set in Melbourne, remains a piercing examination of power, authority, and violence. Originally crashing through the walls of genteel Australian theatre in 1971, this production honours the play’s roots and takes an unflinching look at our society.
The Black Woman of Gippsland from celebrated writer Andrea James (Sunshine Super Girl and Big Name, No Blankets), comes a powerful First Nations story of Victoria’s dark past, told as a modern mystery that unfolds with beauty, tragedy and rebellion. Based on real events and set on Andrea’s Grandmother’s Country, The Black Woman of Gippsland is a poetic, emotionally rich and clever embracing of First Nations stories that have long been silenced. The Black Woman of Gippsland is presented as part of the Yirramboi Festival and is part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s Next Stage program.
The Wrong Gods. Following the
global success of Counting and Cracking, Melbourne audiences can be treated to S. Shakthidharan’s latest play, The Wrong Gods, a production that is as different as it is compelling. Featuring returning cast from Counting and Cracking, this new work delivers rich, poignant, and beautifully crafted writing in a gripping tale full of hope, betrayal, tradition and selfdiscovery. The Wrong Gods is coproduced by Belvoir St Theatre.
Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions. Direct from Broadway, Mother Play makes its Australian premiere following its 2024 four-time Tony nominated and two-time Drama Desk Award-winning season.
Led by Australia’s film, theatre and television legend Sigrid Thornton and directed by Lee Lewis, Mother Play written by Paula Vogel, is a funny, heartbreaking, and deeply relatable play that offers actors a gift, allowing them to muster the full range of human emotion in service of a story that cannot fail to stir the heart.
Kimberly Akimbo, A Musical.
Kimberly Akimbo took Broadway by storm winning five Tony Awards including Best Musical, in a production that celebrates the beauty of living in the moment with heart, humour, and quirky charm. Directed by four-time Helpmann Award-winner Mitchell Butel and starring Casey Donovan, Marina Prior, and Christie Whelan Browne this award-winning musical is packed with infectious energy and tunes that soar. Kimberly Akimbo is co-produced by State Theatre Company South Australia.
Destiny. Bold and uncompromising, Destiny is a powerful family story set against the backdrop of 1970s Apartheid South Africa, where love, loyalty, and survival collide in a fight for a new, uncertain future. Commissioned and developed through Melbourne Theatre Company’s Next Stage program, this new work is written by and stars award-winning actor and playwright Kirsty Marillier alongside Barry Conrad (The X Factor, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical). Directed by Zindzi Okenyo (Is God Is), Destiny explores the strength of family bonds in a world increasingly fractured. (The Mountaintop).
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is the timeless tale that reinvented the Gothic romance for modern audiences and was cemented into legend by Alfred Hitchcock’s masterful film adaptation. Adapted and directed by Anne-Louise Sarks, this new production supported by the Company’s Next Stage program and created for the Sumner Theatre is performed by a powerhouse cast in Pamela Rabe (Seventeen), Nikki Shiels (A Streetcar Named Desire) and Bert LaBonté Dying: A Memoir. When acclaimed author Cory Taylor was diagnosed with a terminal illness, what followed was an astonishing creative surge that resulted in a memoir. Dying: A Memoir is an exploration of life and the moments that make it meaningful. Starring Genevieve Morris.Benjamin Law (The Family Law) adapts Taylor’s infamous book which Barack Obama named as one of his favourites in 2017. Dying: A Memoir is a Next Stage commission
Much Ado About Nothing. For the first time in 30 years, Shakespeare’s best romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing is presented on the Melbourne Theatre Company stage. Directed by Mark Wilson (Jacky) and starring Fayssal Bazzi (Stateless) and Alison Bell (The Letdown) this lively, funny, and heartwarming production breathes new life into the classic tale of love, deception and playful mischief and will be a joy for both longtime Shakespeare fans, and newcomers alike.
The Robot Dog is a cheeky comedy set in an all-too-believable future and is a writing collaboration between Hong Kong-born multidisciplinary artist Roshelle Yee Pui Fong and Luritja writer and technologist Matthew Ngamurarri Heffernan with director Amy Sole (Blak in the Room).
The Robot Dog is an intercultural scifi comedy with a big, beating heart and a provocative exploration of AI, language, technology, and the ethical dilemmas that will shape our future in a fast-evolving world. The Robot Dog is a Next Stage commission and is presented in association with Asia TOPA.
Legends (of the Golden Arches) is fantastical, funny, philosophical and explores the enduring power of friendship; Legends (of the Golden Arches) draws on the unique talents of many theatre artists from Australia’s Asian diaspora.
Written, directed, and performed by Merlynn Tong (Golden Blood) and Joe Paradise Lui, Legends (of the Golden Arches) is a deeply personal examination of the Chinese cultural experience and the enduring power of friendship, revealed through a hilarious yet subtly moving lens. Legends (of the Golden Arches) is produced by Performing Lines WA, and presented with Rising Subscriptions for 2025 are on sale now at mtc.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
■ (M). 104 minutes. Now showing in cinemas. It has taken 36 years, but the seemingly forever talked-about sequel to the 1988 hit has finally come to fruition, but all that time has not been put to good use, as this largely lifeless movie relies on nostalgia rather than genuine inspiration.
Winona Ryder once again plays Lydia Deetz, and the goth teen is now in her forties, and hosting a cheesy TV series called Ghost House
Produced by her boyfriend Rory (Justin Theroux), Lydia uses her gift of being able to see the dead to search out haunted houses, and as such, the show has become a big success.
Lydia , her stepmother Delia (Catherine O’Hara, also returning), now a hugely popular multimedia artist, and Lydia’s unhappy teenage daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega), travel to the town of Winter River after the untimely death of Delia’s husband Charles (played in the first film by Jeffrey Jones).
The wake is held at the house where Lydia met ghosts Barbara and Adam Maitland (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) all those years ago, and she soon sees that the demonic Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton, reprising one of his best big screen characters) is causing problems again, so she must warn everyone that danger could be coming their way.
With Astrid meeting teenage local Jeremy (Arthur Conti) , scorned soul sucker Delores (Monica Bellucci) vengefully pursuing Beetlejuice , and deceased actor/detective Wolf Jackson (Willem Dafoe) trying to bring Delores in, there is certainly plenty going on, but all these characters and subplots fight for screen time, so it’s hard to become engaged with what is going on.
The writers might think that as long as something is always happening, the audience will be entertained, but the overly cluttered landscape has a distancing effect, and flattens the energy and humour that could develop.
The cast certainly try, but no-one can truly rise above the familiar, nostalgia-heavy writing.
Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks, Sleepy Hollow) returns to the director’s chair, and while it’s nice that he attempts to do as many of the effects and sets practically (Beetlejuice’s shrunken head helpers are amusing), there is just a lack of freshness, and it doesn’t take long before any excitement wears off, with a general feeling of stale deja vu taking over.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice isn’t a turkey, but given how long it has taken for a sequel to eventuate (back in the early 90s, there was a script with the hilarious title, Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian), I expected something better than this.
The fact that the film has made over $100 millionb in its first three days of release in the US, shows that nostalgia is big money at the moment.
One hopes that its success will direct younger audiences to the original, which is one of Burton’s best.
RATING - **
The Demon Disorder
■ (MA). 85 minutes. Available to rent or buy on selected digital platforms.
Acceptable, if highly predictable, Aussie horror features some nifty practical effects, but the dramatic elements fall flat.
Garage mechanic Graham hesitantly returns to the family farm when his older brother Jake (Dirk Hunter) turns up, asking him to speak with their younger brother Phillip (Charles Cottier), who is behaving oddly.
All three are dealing with the death of their father George (John Noble), who appeared to suffer severe dementia, but given the way Phillip is acting, it could be some kind of possession.
As his stay becomes longer than expected, Graham , along with Jake, start to believe that something supernatural may be taking place.
Co-writer/director Steven Boyle, who worked as a make-up effects artist on films such as Daybreakers and Predestination, makes his directorial debut here, and while competently crafted, he fails to make the family dynamic compelling, and as the story goes on, it becomes sillier and sillier, finally collapsing during its laughable finale.
The Demon Disorder will be remembered for its special effects, but it will be interesting to see if Boyle’s next film will be something more satisfying.
For better farmhouse horror, please track down the underrated 2005 Irish film, Isolation , or the 2023 Australian movie, Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism.
RATING - **
- Aaron Rourke
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■ Cecil B DeMille made more than 70 films during his career as a director and a producer.
He is best remembered for his famous epics such as The Ten Commandments but he also made some classic silent and sound films which covered a wide range of subjects.
Cecil Blount DeMille was born in Ashfield, Massachusetts, in 1881.
He was raised in North Carolina and his parents were both teachers and playwrights.
They often took Cecil and his two siblings to the theatre.
His father was also a lay preacher and would read The Bible to his children.
Cecil made his stage debut in 1900 as a young actor and two years later married Constance Adams
He made his first Broadway appearance as a member of the Charles Frohman Theatrical Company
In 1913 Cecil became a partner in a film production company that later became Paramount Pictures.
Cecil turned his hand to directing and producing the silent film The Squaw Man in 1914.
It was the first feature film to be shot in Hollywood with a running time of 74 minutes.
Two minor roles were played by Cecil and Hal Roach The Squaw Man became a box office smash and revolutionised film making.
Cecil began making films at a rapid rate - in 1915 alone he made 14 features.
Magazine
Whatever Happened To ... Cecil B. DeMille
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
Sadly seven of his early silent films have been lost. In later years Cecil made another two versions of The Squaw Man
Cecil and Constance had a child together and later adopted another three children.
One of their adopted daughters married the actor Anthony Quinn in 1937.
During the silent film era Cecil B DeMille directed two epics The Ten Commandments and King of Kings
The Ten Commandments was the first film to have a budget of more than one million dollars. His first sound film was Dynamite in 1929. During the 1930s he directed some classic films such as Sign of The Cross, Cleopatra and The Crusades
He also successfully invested in companies that had nothing to do with films.
For many years he was a regular host on The Lux Radio Theatre
In 1949 he directed Samson and Delilah which starred Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr
His cameo role in Sunset Boulevard demonstrated that he could act and he was reunited on the screen with one of his former leading ladies, Gloria Swanson
In 1953 Cecil directed The Greatest Show on Earth and it won the Academy Award for best film.
Call for Applications 2025-26
Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery is excited to call-out the exhibition proposals from artists, curators, collectives, groups and organisations to exhibit in 2025-26.
Located within the Community and Cultural Centre at Maroondah Federation Estate in Ringwood, MFEG aims to engage audiences through a vibrant and diverse program of exhibitions by emerging and established artists.
The Gallery welcomes proposals from a broad range of contemporary and traditional visual arts practices across painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, photography, video, design, jewellery, installation with scope for performance and multimedia exhibitions..
Exhibitions run for approximately seven weeks.
MFEG will be closed for building maintenance from January 25 to April 30, 2025. This call-out for applications to exhibit is from June 2025.
Exhibiting at MFEG is free for selected artists, curators and groups.
Benefits of exhibiting at MFEG:
n Free to apply and exhibit and no commission on artwork sales.
n Two versatile contemporary gallery spaces with specialist lighting and equipment.,
n Great location accessible by public transport ( Ringwood Station, 650 metres)
n Curatorial advice and support for your exhibition.
n Publicity and promotion through the Gallery’s extensive networks.
n Professional installation team to provide hands on support.
n Opening night support and modest catering provided.
n Opportunities for additional programming (workshops, artist talks, performances, panels, etc.)
Applications close Thursday November 26 at 5pm.
Information Session: Wednesday November 6. 6pm – 7pm.
Maroondah Federation
Estate Gallery
32 Greenwood Place Ringwood. Phone 9298 4545
In 1956 Cecil re-made The Ten Commandments and this was the greatest success of his career with seven Academy Award nominations.
Cecil suffered a heart attack in Egypt during the filming after he climbed a high ladder and this may have contributed to his death three years later.
I have had the pleasure of conducting radio interviews with two actors who were in The Ten Commandments - Clint Walker and Debra Paget - and they both spoke highly of Cecil B De Mille Cecil enhanced the careers of some popular actors through his films including Bebe Daniels, William Boyd, Claudette Colbert, Yul Brynner and Charlton Heston
His final project was a re-make of one of his earlier films The Buccaneers which starred Yul Brynner
Cecil was the uncredited executive producer and his son-in-law Anthony Quinn directed the film.
Cecil B DeMille died of a heart ailment at age 77 in January 1959. He left a great legacy of fine films for future generations to enjoy.
Kevin Trask
Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM
That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au
MAROONDAH’S EXHIBITION CALL FOR 2025-26
The Arts
At Geelong
2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize.
|The 2024 Geelong Art Prize continues a long tradition of acquisitive award exhibition presented by the Gallery through which the permanent collection has grown substantially.
The first painting prize – the Geelong Contemporary Art Competition – was held in 1938, and in the more than 80 years since, the Gallery has awarded acquisitive prizes variously for paintings, watercolours, and prints, generously sponsored by individuals, philanthropic and corporate supporters committed to contemporary art.
Paintings acquired from previous prizes are among the most significant works in the Gallery’s collection, including works by Peter Booth, (1972), Lesley Dumbrell (1979), Richard Larter (1980), John Nixon (1996), Janenne Eaton (1998), Ann Thomson (2002), Kate Beynon (2016) and Andrew Browne (2018) Winner of the 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize is Travis McDonald.
Exhibition closes Sunday November 3.
Geelong Gallery
60 Little Malop St, Geelong
Kidman family heartbroken Magazine
Convent
Haldee – Samantha Sederof Haldee (turmeric), an exhibition of new works by Samantha Sederof representing the artist’s lived experience of transition: cultural, symbolic and psychological cultural difference, prejudice, joy and sadness permeate these artworks as the artist confronts the consequences of marriage between two distinct cultural domains.
It combines old and new methods of painting, photography and textiles, images emerge signifying the sacred and the mundane
As the artist navigates her new hybrid identity, she focuses on the ingredient as the thread that binds together Indian ritual practices.
Her use of representational oil paintings, emotive abstractions, textiles and documentary photography are combined together to capture the multifaced and experimental nature of her practice.
Exhibition opens September 26 and closes October 20.
Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heleirs St, Abbotsford.
- Peter Kemp
Red Flags
■ Premiering at the Warrnambool Art Gallery this October, Wadawurrung artist Kait James will present her most ambitious solo exhibition to date with more than 100 newly created works, each with a deep reference to culture and Country.
Red Flags is the title of the exhibition, a verbal symbol of James’s unique visual language.
Since 2018, James has been carving out a unique visual language based in the reappropriation of racialised products.
Colloquially identified as ‘Aboriginalia’, these mass-produced, commercial objects range from souvenir tea towels and pennant flags to children’s dolls and ceramic figurines.
Kait James: Red Flags is curated by Aaron Bradbrook and touring nationally with NETS
■ Nicole Kidman and her family are in mourning upon the death of Nicole's mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, aged 83.
Nicole was supposed to be in attendance at the Venice Film Festival to accept the best actress award for her role in Babygirl. Instead, a heartfelt message was read aloud expressing how Janelle Ann had been a loving parent guiding the Kidman family through life.
Locked out of studio
■ Last week I alluded to the Melbourne digital radio station with the call sign, Disrupt, targeting entrepreneurs and small business owners. Worse news is that they have been shut out of the studio they lease and lack of finance is hampering their every move. The future looks bleak.
Ways to spend a day
■ More than 30 wineries showcased their wares at the Wine and Vine Festival at the picturesque Abbotsford Convent on September 14 and 15. It was a fun day with plenty of tastings and goodies to buy from food trucks, plus booths selling spirits, beers with bands playing.
What a drag
■ A veiled threat to certain performers of a parody on the TV series Kath and Kim has drawn police attention after a threat was made to actors. The stage show is touring Victorian rural regions and somebody took exception to the show depicting 'men wearing dresses'. Police are investigating.
May is AOK
■ Sir Brian May of Queen is resting at home after he was rushed to hospital which turned out to be a minor stroke. All is OK , but doctors' orders are 'no gigs' until the doctor is satisfied.
with Peter Kemp
- John O’Keefe
OK. With John O’Keefe
● ● Cecil B. DeMille
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Early days: Antonia, Janelle and Nicole Kidman.
1. Saved
Across Across Down Down
6. Dental hole
11. Victorious cheer
15. Waterfront worker
20. Module
21. Strangely
22. Horse's neck hair
23. Edition
25. Discuss
26. Arctic sea bird
27. More pleasant
29. Single eyeglass
32. Small duck
34. Uncontrolled slide
36. Green gemstone
39. Hide away
41. Ticked over
43. Crème de la crème
46. Snooped
48. Once the ninth planet
49. Provides with personnel
51. Tiny amount
52. Symbolised
55. Widespread
56. Step
59. Hunter star formation
61. Soft-drink flavour
62. False god
63. Doled (out)
64. Beholden
67. Wander
68. Floor-cleaning liquid
70. Close at hand
71. Scrape together (4,2)
72. Chefs' smocks
73. Cure
74. Park seat
75. Guaranteed
77. Bereaved wife
78. Sends via Internet
79. Sufferer for cause
82. Golf hole scores
86. Scientist, Sir Isaac ...
87. Jacob's Old Testament twin
89. Social expulsion
92. Furtive peek
94. Velvet-like leather
96. Indecent material
98. "No" votes
100. Backless chair
101. Cat's cries
103. Dairy drink
105. Oily fruit
106. Stages of journey
108. Prepare path, ... the way
111. Outlaid money
112. Adopted (policy)
114. Of bone system
116. In proportion, pro ...
119. Actress, ... Thompson
120. Cup edges
121. Greenwich Mean Time (1,1,1)
123. Minuscule particle
124. Crowds
125. Less detailed
126. Hotel check-in desk
127. Experimental models (4-3)
130. Egg cells
131. Street stalls
135. Car smash
138. Gullible folk
139. Prude
141. Dorky youths
144. Bottle stopper
146. Donkey
147. Bring up (kids)
148. Drink daintily
149. Reminder
150. Cut into shape
151. Meat cutlet
152. Tidier
153. Trifling
155. Therefore
157. Shoe lining
158. Follow orders
160. Each year, per ...
161. Incidental comment
162. Sturdy
163. Unrestrained revelry
167. Grow old
168. Come in
169. Conformed, ... the line
171. Oscillate
172. Increased
175. Uses straw
176. Henpecks
179. Made play on words
180. Ready for picking
182. Body fluid lump
184. Glimpses
185. Flog
186. Information
188. Shut loudly
189. Zilch
190. Tennis ace, ... Sampras
191. Commercial breaks
193. Lentil dish
194. Come next
196. Principal
197. Pronto (1,1,1,1)
198. Patron saint of France
200. Disheartens
205. Boxer, Muhammad ...
207. Concentrated flavouring
210. Break from rule
211. Sorrowful
212. Main Indonesian island
213. Brief calm
214. ... the season to be jolly ('3)
216. Verbal exam
218. Fabled whale, ... Dick
219. Cargo
220. Witty remark (3-5)
224. Comprehended
227. Speaks
229. Please reply (1,1,1,1)
230. Friend in war
231. Phantom Of The ...
232. Cycled
233. Valley
235. My Big Fat ... Wedding
237. Active Sicilian volcano
239. Brink
241. Festivities
244. Famed lioness
246. Pretended (4-5)
249. Poems
252. Appliance, ... cleaner
254. Of poor quality
256. Muddled (up)
258. Model for public ridicule
259. Tibet's ... Lama
260. Meatball
263. Hindu land
264. Jewish scholars
265. Swiss cereal
267. Arrested
270. Opponents
271. Become sparser (4,3)
272. Went sour (of milk)
273. Beastlier
274. Rent
277. Dad
279. Red-skinned cheese
281. Devonshire tea item
284. Fortune
286. Off-limits, ... area (2-2)
288. Liver sac (4,7)
292. Chinese gooseberry, ... fruit
294. Author, Leon ...
295. Immature
298. Tribal senior
300. W African nation, Sierra ...
301. Metric length unit
303. Police informers
306. Unspecified person
308. Shallowest of the five Great Lakes
309. Grasp
311. Colonised
314. Hymn, Ave ...
315. Self-love
316. Rope (off)
317. Different
318. Kidney fat
319. US naval port, San ...
320. Stitched
321. Merest
322. Greek island
1. Windless
2. Naming word
3. Eject from home
4. Flower jars
5. Song for two
6. Drumming insect
7. Circular coral reef
8. Heathen
9. Low-bowled cricket delivery
10. Beautiful youth
11. Dash
12. Cultured
13. Out-of-order
14. Yearn
15. Transmit
16. Do well (at)
17. Kind of heron
18. Killer whale
19. Writer, ... Blyton
24. Reprimand, ... on the wrist
28. Large birds
30. Actor, ... Sharif
31. Knuckle of veal stew, ... bucco
33. One or the other
35. Local sayings
37. Strong cord
38. Delicate fabric
40. Tropical shrub
42. Wear down
44. 24-hour car race (2,4)
45. Sore to touch
47. Stench
48. Hair bleach
49. Climbed up on
50. Central American republic
53. Spoils rotten
54. Angry outbursts
57. Alertness
58. Swirling
60. Disabled (racehorse)
63. Inflatable life jacket (3,4)
65. Cricketing extras
66. Facts
68. Raise stakes, up the ...
69. Steam press
76. Reactor fuel
79. Tight-lipped
80. Relative sizes
81. Egg yellows
83. Stroll
84. Leap forward
85. I ... with my little eye
88. Insurance estimators
90. Trampled, ... on 91. Frosts (biscuits)
93. Beachfront mall
95. Arabian prince
97. Countless
99. Straddling
100. Coal vein
102. Revises (manuscript)
104. Stagger
107. Flee with lover
109. Formula One car sound
110. Bullets
111. Light industry area, business ...
113. Gourmet
115. Booting (out)
117. Go berserk, run ...
118. Aid in crime
121. Earns before tax
122. Captured
127. Exaggeratedly masculine
128. Chilli con ...
129. Aptly
132. Punctuation marks
133. Early anaesthetic 134. Sentimental
135. Type of pheasant
138. Breast x-ray
140. Stiff-legged march (5,4)
141. Left untended
142. Dog, ... ridgeback
143. Haste
145. On edge (5-2)
151. Played the fool 154. Incurred (expenses) (3,2)
156. All set
159. Derisive shout 164. Suppress
169. Hauled
170. Lengthy movies
173. Tapering flag 174. Choux pastries, chocolate ... 177. White-faced
178. Get to the bottom of 181. Mentally picture
183. Sequin
187. Letter sleeves
192. Shook loose
195. Impure
199. Poured forth
201. Iraq's neighbour
202. Breakfast or dinner
203. Skims swiftly
204. ... Fools' Day
206. Pablo Casals' instrument
207. Obliterate
208. Shady trees
209. Square-sided prism
213. Songbird
215. Frozen regions
217. Mining magnate, ... Hancock
221. Peruvian mammal
222. Sprite
223. Staff roster
224. Spellbound
225. Paris landmark, ... Triomphe (3,2)
226. Brainwaves
228. Curios (4-1-4)
234. Planner of ship's course
236. Well-read
238. Revenge, tit for ...
240. Deity
242. Matters
243. In general
245. Schooling
247. Romantic & poetic
248. Corrected (text)
250. Physicist, Albert ... 251. Caravan nomads
253. Dish, bangers & ...
255. Crushing defeat
257. Smooth
258. Ireland (Gaelic)
261. Pulsing light
262. Lubricant container
265. Street assailant
266. Actor's platform
268. Trumpet sound
269. Actor, ... MacPherson
275. European currency unit
276. Wiry-haired dog, ... terrier
278. Blocked (blow)
280. Black mark
282. Zodiac crossover
283. Egyptian river
285. Salad fish
287. The Naked Chef, Jamie ...
289. Famous insurance body
290. Encircled
291. Church lay officer
292. Danish monetary units
293. Independent
296. Enthusiasm
297. Courage
299. End of life
302. Neither these nor ...
304. Greenfly
305. Asian republic, South ...
306. Congeals
307. Short skirt
308. Compass point
310. Performed
165. Standards
166. Possess
323. Chatter
324. Charming
136. Murderers
137. Pompous
312. Jeans pioneer, ... Strauss
313. ... dong dell
By Rob Foenander
Dynamic duo
■ Melbourne’s dynamic duo Patsy Toop OAM and Davide Baird have released their new album. The Willow features Australian music legend Russell Morris collaborating with them on the title track and another song on the album. Expressing their immense gratitude at Russell’s input, their press release reports the experience of working with the music icon will be cherished forever by Patsy and Dave
Half Cut
■ The new seven-track album Half Cut from Mick n I will hit the market on September 21 and be available on digital platforms. Drawn from numerous life experiences, contributing writer Phillip Slink says the varied works on this one have been in the pipeline for seven year,s going back to the very first song he and Michael Collins wrote, which was called Phone. He says that a lot has happened in their lives between the start of this album and now. That part is a very long story and some of it can’t be told. More info: Phil, 0412 519 056.
Author Talks
■ Enjoy an author talk and musical performance by Joe Matera, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, music journalist and author.
As part of the Author Talks at Mornington Peninsula Libraries collection, the event will be held on September 21, from 11am –12 Noon . Bookings essential for this free event at Eventbrite - Rob Foenander
Labour of love for Noni Hazlehurst
■ Since first performing Mother in 2015, it has been a labour of love for actor Noni Hazlehurst, director Matt Scholten and the production team at Hey Dowling
Having toured around New South Wales and Queensland before COVID, Mother is now being staged for the first time in Melbourne for a limited season at the Arts Centre
Written specifically for Hazlehurst, Daniel Keene's Mother is a compelling and tragic onewoman play that demands a multifaceted portrayal.
Hazlehurst delivers a powerful performance, displaying vulnerability, toughness, humour and warmth, with grit and empathy under Scholten’s direction.
Her richly layered portrayal is both mesmerising and deeply nuanced with her twitching, mutterings and shuffling adding depth and intricacy to the character. Ultimately it’s a haunting and sad story of human vulnerability.
The story revolves around Christie, a homeless woman struggling with her past.
For over 70 minutes, Christie recalls stories – about the baby, so much about the baby, her fraught relationship with her husband Lenny, and her struggles with alcohol, mental health and self-worth.
Her voice and language, at times angry and violent, is always tender
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and gentle when she’s talking about the baby.
Kat Chan’s set design features a realistically littered stage with leaves, rubbish and old crates, and her costume of ragged clothes, including filthy bare feet, reflects the turmoil and decay of Christie’s situation.
Scenes blend seamlessly with subtle lighting changes (Tim Willis) from a crisis shelter, sleeping rough, to a church.
Sound by Darius Kedros featuring scavenging birds cawing and the echo of a church enhances the atmosphere.
Keene's poetic monologues and storytelling articulate a deep concern for the scorn that those most vulnerable in our society experience.
He humanises the poor and homeless in a way that demands consideration and reflection.
While the subject matter is a little melancholy and challenging, Hazlehurst’s portrayal of Keene’s beautifully crafted work is well worth experiencing.
Performance dates: Until September 21
Venue: Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne Bookings: www.artscentre melbourne.com.au/whats-on/2024/ theatre/mother - Review by Beth Klein
Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson
Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson
● ● ● Noni Hazlehurst
LATEST NOMINEES FOR LOCAL COUNCILS
■ This is a list of latest nominees for Council elections in The Local Paper readership areas.
The list, compiled from Victorian Electoral Commission records, is as at 5pm last Friday (Sep. 13). Final nominations were to close at 5pm Tuesday (Sep. 17) after this newspaper went to press. Updated lists will be published in later issues.
The caretaker period for Councils is until 6pm on October 26, and is now in effect.
During this time, also known as election period, strategic decisions are not made by an outgoing council in a way that would unfairly bind an incoming Council.
This is to ensure that councillors who are candidates for election are not advantaged over people standing as a candidate who are not current councillors.
Banyule
■ Bakewell Ward. Stephen Hird. Mark Di Pasquale. Callum Shaw. David Scott. Nicola Rooks. William Roumeliotis. Beale Ward. Elizabeth Nealy. Chelsworth Ward. Kristina Murray. Griffin Ward. Keith McLachlan. Matt Perkins. Peter Castaldo,. Grimshaw Ward. Rick Garotti. Sam Boatwright. Rory Gee. Hawdon Ward. Raj Bhatiai. Matt Wood. Will Cardamone. Ibbott Ward. Nina Crawley. Paul Brown. Melissa Murphy-Webster. Olympia Ward. Abdirizak Mohamed. Mary O’Kane. Wendy Pallister. Paul Morland. Sherbourne Ward. Lauren Sandars. Alison Champion. Michelle Giovas. Ian Robertson. Greta Gillies.
Bayside
■ Beckett Ward. Chris Sutton. Garry Hoover. Debbie Taylor-Haynes. Bleazby Ward. Jenson Galvin. Boyd Ward. Faiza Nouman. Christine Barca. Nicholas Healey. Fiona Stitford. Castlefield Ward. Penelope Ann Hansen. Hamish Hughes. Robyn Buccheri. Elli Murray. Richard Campbell. Jarrod Kanizay. Dendy Ward. Terence Scanon. Mark Tseytlin. Isabella Do Rozario-Romic. Alex Nutman. David Lurie. Joanne Bryant. Hugh McFadden. Hanna El Mouallem. Steve Wolf. Mike Rawlinson. Michael Heffernan. Ebden Ward. Laurence Evans. Calista Clenments. Geoff Leigh. Ivison Ward. Alysia Regan. Liam Kruger. Andrew Hockley. Anasatasia Sagris-Desmond.
Boroondara
■ Bellevue Ward. Michael Nolan. Serena Huang. Samuel Allan. Cotham Ward. Felicity Sinfield. Liz Kelly. Gardiner Ward. Michael Burge. David Chu. Glenferrie Ward. Wes Gault. Rochelle Pattison. Junction Ward. Di Gillies. Mal Osborne-Smith. Lynden Ward. Lisa Hollingsworth. Michael Lamb. Colton Senior. Maling Ward. Jane ddis. Anthony Nichols. Shima Ibuki. Maranoa Ward. Cynthia Watson. Chris Pattas. Jackie Carter. Peter Campbell. Riversdale Ward. Solway Ward. Zachary Townend. Atul Kalra. John Friend-Pereira. Kate Bellamy. Studley Ward. Nick Stavrou. Amanda Towe. Sophie Torney.
Brimbank
■ Albanvale Ward. Victoria Borg. Cherry Creek Ward. Kim Thien Truong. Thomas O’Reilly. Copernicus Ward. Georgina Papafotiou. Dimitri Andreevski. Chien Duo Cao. Maria Kerr. Draga Atanasovska. Dianne Cappelli. Delahey Ward. Poonam Singh. Robert Galati. Vasko Naumovski. Katharine Nikolic. Jason Acevski. Don Vu. Grasslands Ward. Tauseef Ashraf. Phung Hoa Lu. Thuy Dang. Leanna Nguyen. Harvester Ward. Benoit Seligmann. Liz Walsh. Ian Douglas. Horseshoe Bend Ward. Fred Ackerman. Virginia Tachos. Rosa Bruno.Kororoit Creek Ward. Sam David. Paul Hollingworth. Lucy Nguyen. Ben Bligh. Christopher O’Reilly. Mount Derrimut Ward. Mark Jekic. Sam Muscat. Joh Bauch. Les Tqarczon. Tayla Vorgiatzidis. Organ Pipes Ward. Joseph Camenzuli. Peter Coventry. Ranka Rasic. Joe Cullia. St Albans East Ward. Van Thanh Rudd. Sajid Hussain. Duyen Anh Pham.
Cardinia
■ Beacon Hills Ward. Brett Owen. Kylie Wagstaff. Bunyip Ward. Central Ward. Collin Ross. Rekha Devdas. Henty Ward. Carol Ryan. Stephanie Grigg. Liz Roberts. Cecilia Mphande. Officer Ward. SamanthaJane Potter. Ron Malhotra. Pakenham Hills Ward. Jack Kowarzik. Ranges Ward. Jeff Springfield. Catherine Oldenburger. David Nickell. Toomuc Ward. Rodrigo Bardales Salguero. Stephanie Davies. Amrithalingam Dhileepan. Westernport Ward.
Casey
■ Akoonah Ward. Scott Dowling. Patrick Ferdinands. Dianne Pagliuca. Mush Rahaman. Samuel Dennison. Casuarina Ward. Morteza Ali. Kim Ross. Bassir Qadiri. Michael Kelaart. Suzanne Carmody. Correa Ward. Kanu Aggarwal. Tracey Ryan. Shegofa Naseri. Gary Rowe. Cranbourne Gardens Ward. Mary Melton. Michelle Crowther. Anthony Jake. Dillwynia Ward. Champika HHewa Maddumage. Gurpreet Gill. Baljinder Dhaliwal. David Bissell. Anthony Walter. Grevillea Ward. Sinfree Chirunga. John Ternel. Stephen Matulec. Bernie Postima. Haroon Sayed. David Parr. Stephen Capon. Kalora Ward. Zabi Mazoori. Damien Sawyer. Peterine Smulders. Melinda Ambros. Jafri Luwanga. Kowan Ward. Kasuni Mendis. Raj Nayak. Christine Skrobo. Jawad Erfani. Gagan Bumrah. Shane Taylor. Joby George. Bernard Carr. Quarters Ward. Jagdeep Sukhija. Ian Wood. David Rolfe. Craig Baird. Aftab Hussain. Ridvan Rasimi. Kuljeet Robinson. River Gum Ward. Nazir Yousafi. Geoff Hansen. Lynette Pereira. Tooradin Ward. Kuldeep Kaur. Anthony Tassone. Ali Yaghobi. Andrew Gai. Bremton Kelly. Waratah Ward. Jamel Singh. Nasser Yawari. Ezatullah Alam.
Darebin
■ Central Ward. Rob Beck. Courtney May. Alexander Taylor. Kristine Olaris. Cameton Rowe. North Central Ward. Mohammad Helmy. Jess Lenehan. Carmen Lahiff-Jenkins. Hamish Kemp. Julie Williams. North East Ward. Nina Laitala. Kim Ly Nguyen. Nathan Mackie. Craig Smith. Tim Singh Laurence. Matt Arturi. North West Ward. Geraldine Wood. Adam Slater. Gaetano Greco. South Central Ward. Ruth Jelley. Simone White. South East Ward. Mary Greene. Melanie Thewlis. Carolyn Lunt. James Atyeo. Emily Dimitriadis. South Ward. Julie O’Brien. Melentie Pandilovski. Edward Plowman. South West Ward. West Ward. Suzanne Newton. Brian Sanaghan. Leon Zembekis. Steph Price. Alex Bhathal.
Frankston
■ Ballam Ward. Kris Bolam. Adam Marsal. Steven Hughes. Centenary Park Ward. Andrew Cheeseman. Shane Osborne. Maureen Rodgers. Derinya Ward. Cassandra Grace. Iva Babic. Brad Hill. Hans Vanderstadt. Elisabeth Murdoch Ward. Suzette Tayler. Kananook Ward. Emily Green. Lisa Stark. Lyrebird Ward. Nathan Conroy. Nathan Havis. Sam Keats. Pines Ward. Bernadette Graus. Justin Turner. Wilton Ward. David Asker. Richard Rendell. Annaliese Collison. Yamala Ward. Garry Ebbott. Steve Toms. Ben Fraweley. Nathan Butler.
Glen Eira
■ Bambra Ward. Shane Shmuel. Max Gross. Anouchkar Caderamanpulle. Richard Codron. Catherine McNaughton. Margaret Esakoff. Booran Ward. Anne-Marie Cade. Cliff Karp. Jane Karslake. Caulfield Park Ward. Sam Parasol. Victor Deng. Jasper Ward. Arabella Daniel. Josh lobo. Mallanbool Ward. Jim Magee. Nick Palamaris. Moorleigh Ward. Kay Rimbaldo. Karen Nisbet. Murrumbeena Ward. Callum Bugbird. Matthew Aitken. Orrong Ward. Yossi Salamon. Mike Craig. Sue Pennicuik. Lily Steiner. Wattle Grove Ward. Mish-elle Korn. Eric Stone. Angus Morrison. Angie Glance. Li Zhang. Kenneth Law.
Greater Dandenong
■ Cleeland Ward. Rhonda Garad. Angela Long. Dandenong North Ward. Bob Milkovic. Rosana Ierone. Dandenong Ward. Jim Memeti. Keysborough South Ward. Alexandra Bryant. Isabella Do. Keysborough Ward. Sinan Akkurt. Noble Park North Ward. Karl Rathnayake. Noble Park Ward. Sophie Tan. Springvale Central Ward. Sean Stebbings. Minh Le. Meng Bunlay. Springvale North Ward. Sean O’Reilly. Huong Dinh. Springvale South Ward. Andy Tran. Loi Truong. Yen Thai. Yarraman Ward. Phillip Danh.
Hobsons Bay
■ Altona Meadows Ward. Liam Roche. Diana Grima. Altona North Ward. Rowena Joske. Alexandra Damasoliotis. Altona Ward. Susan Miller. Tim Rippon. Daria Kellander. Laverton Ward. Paddy Keys-Macpherson. Tori Mikula. Spotswood Ward. Rosa McKenna. Williamstown North Ward. Michael Disbury. Alexander Ansalone. Wajde Assaf. Williamstown Ward. Ingrid Magtengaard.
Hume
■ Aitken Ward. Gurpett Singh. Harsimran Kaur. Carly Moore. Bababi Marning Ward. Asif Naeem. Burhan Yigit. Burt-kuk-min Ward. Jim Overend. Sarwan Sandhu. Hussam Mestou. Manoj Kumar. Manisha Garg. Emu Creek Ward. Trevor Dance. Jack Medcraft. Kate Hamley. Jacksons Hill Ward. John Karagiannidis. Merlynston Creek Ward. Bassima Hawli. Yesim Kuluk. Mutullah Yolbulan. Ibrahim Gocol. Joe Aguillis. Karen Sherry. Mount Ridley Ward. Ricky Singh. Raj Mann. Amarjeet Bhullar. Aranta Pudel. Roxburgh Park Ward. Muhammad Ul Murtaza. Sam Misho. Phillip Di Blase. Sargon Thomas. Drew Jessop. David Williams. Roshan Silva. Tullamarine Ward. Naim Kurt. Woodlands Ward. Lalith Udugampala. Joseph Haweil. Assaad Issa. Steve Gagen. Khalid Hussain. Yubup Ward. Ravneet Sohi. Guri Singh. Sahib Singh. Vikein Mouradian.
Kingston
■ Banksia Ward. Heather Smith. Bunjil Ward. Tony Athanasopoulos. Nikki Kaur. Caruana Ward. Caroline White. Rioz Sheikh Nasir. Eric Lee. Natan Raykhtin-Breitenfeld. Michael Carty. Joe Crupi. Chicquita Ward. Anna Ricciuti. Lina Pistone. Wandiza French. Rosemary West. Emma Doble. Ian Baldock. Jane Agirtan. Lachlan McDonald. Jayden McKay. Como Ward. Brendan Lenarcic. Ya ge Xu. Chris Hill. Karkarook Ward. Hadi Saab. Longbeach Ward. Samara Dixon. Melaleuca Ward. Alex Breskin. Gavin Nolan. Sandpiper Ward. Kirralee Ashowrth-Collett. Graham Fountain. Wattle Ward. Lauren Stevenson. Georgia Erevnidis. Amiriya Dorian. Trent Pirihi. Geoff Woods. Yammerbook Ward. Mark Tarulli. Mellissa Glanville.
Knox
■ Baird Ward. Andrew Church. Chandler Ward. Matt Harris. Ryan Bruce. Collier Ward. Emily Sun. Dinsdale Ward. Sorina Grasso. Sitha Devarapalli. Dobson Ward. Meagan Baker. Joe Stroud. Friberg Ward. Susan Laukens. Parisa Considine. Scott Ward. Lisa Cooper. Lily Wu. Taylor Ward. Susan Pearce. Tirhatuan Ward. Glen Atwell. Andrew Williams.
Manningham
■ Bolin Ward. Valene Judge. Mary Merkenich. Dimitrios Tafidis. Currawong Ward. Kelvin Lim. Deepak Joshi. Andrew Conlon. Manna Ward. Tomas Lightbody. Daniel Di Cosmo. Bronte Howell. Peter Bain. Darryl Kilmartin. Ruffey Ward. Dionne Dearman. Stephen Brennan. Jim Grivas. Schramm Ward, Dot Haynes. Hadi Miri.Tullamore Ward. Dairdre Diamante. Waldau Ward. Anna Chen. Noha Aly. West-
Ward. Michelle
Mansfield
■ 5 Vacancies: Michael Whytcross. Bonnie Clark. Steve Rabie. Rohan Webb.
Maribyrnong
■ Bluestone Ward. Pradeep Toiwari. Brad Reich. Wallace Huang. Pierre Vairo. Braybrook Ward. Cuc Lam. Catherine Robertson. Lachlann Clarke. Chris Wilson. Burndap Ward. Minh Quan Nguyen. Pete Thomas. Jorge Jorquera. Mohamed Semra. Sally Walshe. Fletcher Bubb. They-Kim Le. River Ward. Brendan Laws. Susan Yengi. Cameron McDoinald. Edward Merrifield. Ken Betts. Anthony Tran. Danny Cash. Saltwater Ward. Ama Gaur. Lucinda kelly. Samantha Meredith. Terri Soumilas. Sheoak Ward. Ari Casanova. Oskar Martin. Paul Nam Le. Bernadette Thomas. Wattle Ward. Elena Pereyra. Michael Clarke. Julian Macandill. Clint Lingard.
Maroondah
■ Barngeong Ward. Sebastian Moon. Chris Jones. Bungalook Ward. Tony Dib. Catherine Gordon. Jubilee Ward. Claire Rex. McAlpin Ward. Nathaniel Henderson. Ryan Smith. Suzy Stojanovic. Tarralla Ward. Paul MacDonald. Wicklow Ward. Tasa Damante. Daniella Heatherich. Wombolano Ward. Kylie Spears. Wonga Ward. Linda Hancock. Brendan Woods. Yarrunga Ward. Rob Steane.Michelle Radojkovic.
Melbourne
■ Leadership Team (one team to be elected). Team Kouta (Anthony Koutoufides. In taj Khan). Team Nick Reece (Nick Reece. Roshena Campbell). Labor for Melbourne (Phil Reed, Virginia Wills). Councillors (nine vacancies). Gladys Liu (Team Kouta). Emma Carney (Team Kouta). Zaim Ramani (Team Kouta). Judy Gao. Jake Land. Olivia Tjandramulia. Lisa Teh. Mark Scott. Simone HartleyKeane. Jannine Pattison. Kevin Louey. Mohamed Yusuf. You Li Liston. Owen Guest. Melissa Rymer. Ben Fok. Daniel Dadich. Michael-Lee Caiafa. Hamdi Ali. Aaron Moon. Olivia Ball. Barry Berih. Davydd Griffiths. Michael Aleisi. Sainab Skeikh. E. Send. William Caldwell.
Melton
■ Bullum Bullum Ward. Keegan HandHowden. Cambrian Ward. Aamer Kiani. Kubir Khanal. Ken Hardy. Coolibah Ward. Jasmeen Grewal. Affan Hashmi. Md Fauro. Victor Ikeh. Roderick Borg. Veronika Levchenkova. Nasim Uddin. Hilltop Ward. John Verdon. Andrew Deeming. Jackwood Ward. Jasmeet Pannu. Steve Galevski. Mandip Singh. Goran Kesic. Lokesh Makkar. Ashleigh Vandenberg. Wally Walia. Melanie Jones. Satinder Singh. Lake Caroline Ward. Sarah O’Neill. Mimmie Watts. Ajay Pasupulate. Mount Atkinson Ward. Matt Pearse. Ranmjit Singh. Phillip Zada. Harpeet Marwaha. Stringybark Ward. Chander Sharma. Julie Shannon. Stephen Waddell. Sushma Nagaraj. Sugar Gum Ward. Daniel Toncic. Lara Carli. Watts Ward. Merrick Price. George Rozario.
Merri-bek
■ Bababi Djinanang Ward. Sue Bolton. Hassaan Gul. Lynton Joseph. Box Forest Ward. Lewis Moore. Chris Miles. Mohamad Elmustapha. Metin Golbasi. Brunswick West Ward. Ella Svensson. Romeo Delorenzis. Lambros Tapinos. Kathleen De Courcy-Browne. Anneke Demanuele. Bulleke-bek Ward. Jay Iwasaki. Mel Yuan. Louisa Bassini. Helen Breier. Owen Miller. Djirri-Djirri Ward. Abdi Sheikh. Praveen Kumar. Michelle Pitt. Wickrama Koddippuli Arachchige. Helen Davidson. Harnony Park Ward. Stephen Schembri. Continued Next Page
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Kleinert. Yarra Ward. Carli Lange.
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Jordan Armaou-Massoud. Jason Clarke. Angelica Panopoulos. Helen Politis. Pascoe Vale South Ward. Oscar Yildiz. Corey Perkins. Emma Dook. Pentridge Ward. Kenna Morrison. Nat Abboud. Jacob Andrewartha. Suzan Saka. Jasmine Duff. Randazzo Ward. Thomas Nash. Liz Irvin. Felix Dance. Kosta Rologas. Voula Allimonos Warrk-Warrk Ward. Jenne Perlstein. Jo-Ann Holpe. Adam Pulford. Westbreen Ward. Katerine Theodosis. Chloe Holmes. Henry Parker. Emma Burrows. Helen Pavlidis-Mihalakos. Renee Egglestone.
Mitchell
■ Central Ward (3 vacancies). Nathan Clark. Douglas Dyson. Timothy Hanson. North Ward (3 vacancies). Andrea Pace. Stuart Ferguson. John Dougall. Ned Jeffrey. Eric Houghton. South Ward (3 vacancies). Indervir Singh. Ginni Kocher. Akashdeep Singh. David Lowe.
Monash
■ Banksia Ward. Sweety Mahimkar. Arthur Athanasopoulos. Michelle Hua. Cameron Little. Blackburn Ward. Raston Nga. Dewani Harahap.Gallaghers Ward. Geoff Lake. Gardiners Creek Ward. Solomon Lin. Anjalee De Silva. Jells Ward. Rajesh Pasupuleti. Elisha Lee. Marcus Fernandez. Mayfield Ward. Brian Little. Stefanie Bauer. Oksana King. Neha Yadav. Manohar Pawar. Scotchmans Creek Ward. Louis Shivarev. Nicky Luo. University Ward. Dominique Murphy. Toby Taylor. Shashi Kochhar. Martin Barry. Josh Fergeus. Warrigal Ward. Stuart James. Natasha Abrahams. Waverley Park Ward. Aret Muradyan. Shane McClusky. Wellington Ward. Paul Klisaris.
Moonee Valley
■ Airport Ward. David Wright. Jan Chantry. Hamish Jones. Buckley Ward. Narelle Sharpe. Madeline Curkovic. Megan Stapleton. Canning Ward. Paula Theocharides. Armando Pianese. Fairbairn Ward. Phil Burn. Decvlan McGinness. Milleara Ward. Joe Cerritelli. Myrnong Ward. Jodie Kinnersley. Cameron Smith. Juno Robertson. Queens Park Ward. Ava Adams. Steele Card Ward. Stefano Emodi. Pierce Tyson. David Liistro. Woodlands Ward. Jason Bryant. Fran Cosgriff. Tommy Le Deux. Nino Piscitelli. Abby McCurdy. Mark Errichiello.
Moorabool
■ 9 vacancies: Helen Tatchell. Jarrod Bingham. John Keogh. Ilona Kucera. Steven Venditti Taylor. Ally Munari. Rodney Ward. Sheila Freeman. Moira Berry.
Morn. Peninsula
■ Beek Beek Ward. Lavinia Jenkin. Benbenjie Ward. Peter Clarke. Briars Ward. Brokil Ward. Elizabeth Woolcock. Coolart Ward. David Gill. Dennice Allen-Breechoten. Kackeraboite Ward. Stephen Batty. Moorooduc Ward. Kathryn Smith. Bruce Rankin. Nepean Ward. Andrea Allen. Josie Jones. Monique Toms. Eddie Matt. Susan Bissinger. Suzanne Jones. Tanti Ward. Paul Pingiaro. Tom Davies. Barry Besanko. Nick Fallaw. Tootgarook Ward. Andrew De Bartolo. Antonella Celi. Warringine Ward. Nic Robertson. Hila Rachid. Michael Stephens. Mark Palmer.
Murrindindi
■ Cathedral Ward. Cheviot Ward. Paul Galea. Eildon Ward. Anita Carr. Ian Maskiell. King Parrot Ward. Kim Travers. Kinglake Ward. Stuart Hollingsworth. Jodi Adams. Koriella Ward. Tim Molesworth. Red Gate Ward. Damien Gallagher.
Nillumbik
■ Blue Lake Ward. Grant Brooker. Bunjil Ward. Karen Egan. Naomi Joiner. Edendale Ward. Alex Grimes. Andrew Bakos. Michael Schillaci. Tim Jacobs. Kelly Joy. Ellis Ward. Sugarloaf Ward. Rosemary Storey. Murray
Paternoster. Swipers Gully Ward. Kate McKay. Terry Mitropoulos. Wingrove Ward. Roma O’Callaghan. John Dumaresq.
Port Phillip
■ Albert Park Ward. Connor Slattery. Rhonda Small. Joan Lamb. Rod Hardy. Alma Ward. Brendan Perera. Josie Foster. Dick Gross. Justin Halliday. Jill Horman. Balaclava Ward. Libby Buckingham. Rachel Iampolski. Berri Wajsbort. Jon Webster. Elwood Ward. Janet De Silva. Louise Crawford. Lakeside Ward. Jo McDonald. Bryan Mears. Ivy Pierlot. Barney Moore. Montague Ward. Chris Schwarze. Port Melbourne Ward. Richard Whitfield. Sabina Sablok. David Wright. South Melbourne Ward. Bridget Mullahy. Earl James. Trina Lewis. St Kilda Ward. Jenni Roper. Tim Baxter.
Stonnington
■ Como Ward. Hamish Taylor. Luke Balasingam. Spencer Millear. Meghan Hopper. Clayton Doueihi. Greville Ward. Mike Scott. Hedgeley Dene Ward. Joel Iglicki. Josh Fast. Malvern Valley Ward. Joe Gianfriddo. Orrong Ward. Samantha Choudhury. Arkie Paten. South Yarra Ward. Mitch Fuller. Julie McLean. Kate Hely. Toorak Ward. Henry Buch. Marcia Griffin. Tom Humphries. Lloyd Bickerton. David Segal. Tooroonga Ward. Jamie Bell. Polly Morgan. Wattletree Ward. Kerrie Nasser. Allyssa Gardner.
Strathbogie
■ 7 vacancies: Claire Ewart-Kennedy. Scott Jeffery. Frank York. Clark Holloway. Jim Billings. Jimmy Davidson. Christopher Raeburn. Fiona Stevens. Gregory Carlson. Robin Watertherald. Brad Smith. Vicki Halsall.
Whitehorse
■ Cootamundra Ward. Kieran Simpson. Nyssa Leereveld. Greg Cheesman. Eley Ward. Yuhong Liu. Tredy Skilbeck. Darren Ludowyke. Daniel Griffiths. Elgar Ward. Blair Barker. David Tenni. Kingsley Ward. Amanda McNeill. Jotin Tonjamba Khumna. Greg Smith. Nadia Pitisano. Kirsten Langford. Lake Ward. Hong Lin Zheng. Hayley Weller. Mahoneys Ward. Nildhara Gadani. Anne Makhijani. Mark Lane. Simpson Ward. Prue Cutts. Tim Kirke. Sparks Ward. Carol Zhang. Aaron Qin. Terrara Ward. Jarrod Gunn. Walker Ward. Ben Stennett. Philip Daw. Preston Brown. Wattle Ward. Andrew Davenport. Sandy Li.
Whittlesea
■ Bundoora Ward. Nimesh Shah. Daniela Zinni. Jamie Nikolovski. Anthony Mancuso. Epping Ward. David Lenberg. Nessie Sayar. Ganbu Gulini Ward. Gulhan Yoldas. Lawrie Cox. Ursula van Bree. Ahmed Mohamud. Bineet Gujral. Patricia Isaac. Kirrip Ward. Aidan McLindon. Jay Upadhyay. Lalor Ward. Steven Kozmevski. Nicholas Hajichristou. Ellen McNaught. Mernda Ward. William Sharp. Jarrod Lappin. Mill Park Ward. Maurice Abi Raad, Samantha Mason. John Fry. North Ward. Shashi Pal. James Francis. Munish Bansal. Mary Krassos. Helen Franks. Painted Hills Ward. Ross Lee. South Morang Ward. Monique Lobosco. Martin Taylor. Vesna Pepe. Thomastown Ward. Halimah McGlashan. Charman Tiwari. Lea Thornton. Quentin Bai.
Wyndham
■ Bemin Ward. Rav Panditharathne. Nusrat Islam. Nick Ladbrooke. Jazeer Nijamudeen. Sadra Saeed. Syeda Bahadur. Rufo Paredis. Geet Gaba. Ramesh Suthar. Ian Ruxton. Preet Singh. Brinbeal Ward. Raheem Rifai. Robert Szatkowski. Rishi Prabhakar. Ian Devapura. Aijaz Moinuddin. Peter Hill. Cheetham Ward. Susan McIntyre. Kamran Javed. Featherbrook Ward. Raja Reddy. Hasan Naim. Arthur Fernandes. Aneez Rehman. Kelvin Small. Grange Ward. Tushar Kumar. Shannon McGuire. Beth Jackson. Malik Ahmad. Patrizia Barctta. Sophie Melhem. Heathdale Ward. Jennie Barrera. Jack Boddeke. Iramoo Ward. Prashant Tandon. Nurul. Khan. Monica Raizada. Lisa Markovic. Maria King. Quandong Ward. Peter Maynard. Amanpreet Miglani. Poly
Kiyaga. Werribee Park Ward. Mia Shaw. Thomas Curkowsky. Heather Marcus. Williams Landing Ward. Jagdish Patyra. Larry Zhao. Luke Faraci. Patrick Madigan. Sayeed Aslam. Aaron An. Ali Hashmi. Sahana Ramesh. Rahima Ahmed. Wimba Ward. Deepak Bansal. Josh Gilligan. Satish Patel. Shaikh Rahman. Navpreet Sandhu. Ketan Patel. Paqul Malual. Kim McAliney. Henry Barlow. Venkat Upparlapalle.
Yarra
■ Boulevard Ward. Sharon Harrison. Sarah McRitchie. Oscar North. Ned Linden mayer. Annie Toller. Curtain Ward. Alan Tse. Peter Sportt. Anna Spark. Bronwyn Murphy. Edward Crossland. Hoddle Ward. Brielle Pope. Holly Medlyn. Michael Glynatsis. Tony Lee. Langridge Ward. Evangeline Aston. Harrison Watt. Angus Fretwell. Lennox Ward. Therese
Entertainment Extra
And A Nightingale Sang
■ Written by C. P. Taylor and directed by Llaaneath Poor, And A Nightingale Sang tells of Helen - stoical, self-effacing and walks with a limp; her grandfather Andie recruits mourners to attend the burial of his dog; her devout Catholic mother frets about the local priest’s health; her father serenades an unwilling audience with popular songs; and younger sister Joyce dithers over a marriage proposal.
Described as 'endearing', the play is about a middle-class household in England during the Blitz of WWII. It is at times hilarious, romantic, moving, and inspiring.
Performance Season: Until September 21 Venue: Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna.
Bookings: htc.org.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Confidenza (Trust)
n Director Daniele Luchetti’s film, Confidenza (Trust), was perhaps not the best way to promote the opening of the Italian Film Festival.
At 136 minutes it is over long and the story line is not so much psychological thriller but elongated saga.
Pietro (Elio Germano) is about to receive a presidential award for his work in education. Previously, he had had a relationship with a former student, Teresa (Federica Rosellini) which, in itself, is not illegal but they both confided a secret to show their trust in each other.
The audience is never privy to what that secret is but it haunts Pietro all his life with Teresa, now a Professor of Mathematics, entering his life periodically.
She is, in fact, invited to speak about him at the awards function.
Luchetti resorts to utilizing false story lines as a projection of what characters might do, only to return to the main narrative. This device is used at the film’s culmination during the awards where there is a shocked reaction, but this was a false ending.
What Luchetti then utilises is a more absurdist conclusion with Pietro not attending the awards but retreating down a staircase with lemons bouncing after him.
He works his way through a room filled with furniture and items from the scenes we have seen previously and hides himself in a cardboard box.
Saldanha. Vicki Redwood. Sam Poustie. John Bric. Peter Razos. Thihan Chandramohan. MacKillop Ward. Stephen Jolly. Charlotte George. Belle Gibson. Melba Ward. Karen Hovenda. Sarah Witty. Victoria Chipperfield. Stella Heffernan. Christine Maynard. Nicholls Ward. Kenneth Gom,ez. Thibaut Clamart. Samuel Eggleston. Yarra Bend Ward. Jill Post. Sarah McKenzie. Bridgid O’Brien. Ignacio Inchausti. Amaya Castro Williams.
The film would, perhaps, suit a more niche market than serve as a vehicle to encourage a wider audience to Italian cinema, there being a much wider selection in the program of works representative of the variety on offer when it comes to the flavour, culture and lifestyle to be found in Italy.
Presented by Palace Cinemas - the Italian Film Festival from September 20 - October 17. Further information: ItalianFilmFestival.com.au
- Review by David McLean
You’re The Man
■ Anger, love, fear, hopelessness are recurrent themes in Paul Mitchell’s play You’re The Man.
This play produced by Anton Berezin of Monstrous Theatre, directed by Theresa Borg clearly exemplifies what can transpire when anger is not dealt with constructively.
How blame can be transferred, the lives of many affected. This is an educational piece of theatre, highlighting the violence that can occur due to the fear of losing everything , particularly the impact it can have on the lives of young children.
There is a lot happening on the intimate stage at La Mama.
With a cast of six, loud sound effects, a busy set. Fewer props used more effectively may have been less distracting.
The simple gesture of the fishing rod reel, a fully mimed baby with the crying sound effect, less on the stage by the end of the show could have allowed me to focus more on the issue and less wondering about the decisions to use some mimed and some real props on stage.
Perhaps I missed a metaphor. More quiet, slow moments, to reflect on what was happening may have made a greater impact.
The actors were all polished performers. Justin Bell in the lead role of Mark captured the essence of a man who felt justified in his decision-making.
He was powerful, able to show a softer side at times. Playwright Paul Mitchell was influential as Mark’s father, looking on intuitively.
You’re The Man shows how possible it is for violence to lead to tragedy. It is a thought provoking piece of theatre inspired by true, violent events happening far too often in our society.
- Review by Elizabeth
Semmel
● ● Aislinn Ryan (Joyce), Casey Bohan (Helen) and Maree Barnett (Peggy "Ma") in And a Nightingale Sang. Photo: David Belton.
● ● Emma Choy and Justin Bell in You're the Man. Photo: Darren Gill.
SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES
Victorian Amateurs
■ Premier Seniors. Old Brighton 10.7 (67)
d St Kevins 8.13 (61). Old Scotch 12.14 (86)
d Collegians 6.6 (42).
■ Premier Reserves. Old Xaverians 11.16 (82) d St Kevins 4.4 (28). Old Scotch 11.12 (78) d Old brighton 5.5 (35).
■ Premier B Seniors. Preliminary Final: De La Salle v Old Trinity.
■ Premier B Reserves. Preliminary Final: De La Salle v Old Ivanhoe.
■ Premier C Seniors. Preliminary Final: Hampton Rovers v Parkdale Vultures.
■ Premier C Reserves. Preliminary Final: AJAX v Hampton Rovers.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Grand Final: Prahran 5.6 (36) d Parkdale 2.10 (22).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Grand Final: West Brunswick 5.2 (32) d Parkside 3.10 (28).
■ Division 1 Thirds. Grand Final: Old Xaverians 8.13 (61) d St Kevins 8.9 (57).
■ Division 1 Under 19. Grand Final: Hampton Rovers v St Bernards.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Grand Final: Elsternwick 4.17 (41) d Brunswick 3.10 (28).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Grand Final: Brunswick 6.10 (46) d St Marys Salesian 2.0 (22).
■ Division 2 Thirds North. Grand Final: Old Xaverians 6.9 (45) d Old Carey 4.6 (30).
■ Division 2 Thirds South. Grand Final: Mentone Panthers 14.10 (94) d De La Salle 5.8 (38).
■ Division 2 Under 19. Grand Final: University Blues 6.9 (45) d Old Camberwell 5.14 (44).
■ Division 3 Seniors. Grand Final. St Johns v Canterbury.
■ Division 3 Reserves. Preliminary Final: Power House v Richmond Central.
■ Division 3 Under 19. Grand Final: Collegians 7.11 (53) d Preston 2.9 (21).
■ Division 4 Under 19. Preliminary Final: Beaumaris v Caulfield Grammarians.
Eastern
■ Premier Division Seniors. Preliminary Final: East Ringwood 8.12 (60) d Rowville 3.6 (24).
■ Premier Division Reserves. Preliminary Final: Blackburn 5.8 (38) d Rowville 3.4 (22).
■ Premier Division Under 19.5. East Ringwood 5.10 (40) d Berwick 5.5 (35).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Grand Final: Mitcham 8.7 (55) d Park Orchards 2.3 (15).
Harness Extra
■ Geelong raced on Friday and exciting French bred 6Y0 Trixton-Gilly entire Callmethebreeze was successful in the 2100 Evolution Lodge Trotters Free For All for Andy and Kate Gath. Settling four back the markers from outside the front line as Chris Lang’s Ollivici led from gate four, Kate eased Callmethebreeze away from the markers racing for the bell to creep closer to the pacemaker. Kicking clear on the final bend, Ollivici looked like causing a major upset, however Callmethebreeze knows where the winning post is and made a last stride lunge to gain the day by a head in a thrilling finish returning a mile rate of 1-58.4. One Over All (gate two) after trailing the leader and using the sprint lane was third 2.7 metres back.
Earlier in the night the 2100 mere Hoyts Foods Pacers Free For All saw very smart 5Y0 Kiwi bred Rock N Roll Heaven-Timeless Perfection mare Rakero Rebel chalk up her 11th success in 41 outings. Trained at Myrniong by the Jess Tubbs/ Greg Sugars combination, Rakero Rebel raced by Geelong residents Neil and Pat Allen in partnership with Jess Tubbs and mother Cate plus others including Barry Fullwood and the Jarvis’, Rakero Rebel starting from gate three on the second row settled handy three back in the moving lane before going forward to race exposed at the halfway mark. Joining the pacemaker Bach which flew the gate from barrier six approaching the home turn only to go off stride checking those following allowing Rakero Rebel to race clear in the straight and score by 2.1 metres from Tango Tara (one four – three wide last lap) which looked a big chance on turning. Jillibyjacksparrow (one/one) after shifting to the sprint lane on straightening was third a head away, with Triple Eight (one/three) making ground late out wide for fourth 2 metres back. The mile rate 1-55.7.
- Len Baker
■ Division 1 Reserves. Grand Final: South Belgrave 9.5 (59) d Montrose 0.4 (4).
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Grand Final: Surrey Park 2.4 (16) d Park Orchards 1.5 (11).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Grand Final: Boronia v Croydon.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Grand Final: Croydon v East Burwood.
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Preliminary Final: Waverley Blues 12.12 (84) d Mulgrave 6.6 (42).
Essendon
■ Premier Division Seniors. Preliminary Final: Keilor v Strathmore.
■ Premier Division Reserves. Preliminary Final: Keilor v Aberfeldie.
■ Premier Division Under 18.5. Preliminary Final: Keilor v Pascoe Vale.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Grand Final: Maribyrnong Park 14.14 (98) d West Coburg 5.9 (39).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Grand Final: West Coburg 6.5 (41) d Maribyrnong Park 5.7 (37).
■ Division 1 Under 18.5. Grand Final: Craigieburn 5.3 (33) d Essendon Doutta Stars 4.4 (28).
Morn. Peninsula
■ Division 1 Seniors. Grand Final: Dromana v Mt Eliza.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Mt Eliza v Frankston YCW.
■ Division 1 Under 19. Mt Eliza v Langwarrin.
Northern
■ Division 1 Seniors. Preliminary Final: Montmorency v Greensborough.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Preliminary Final: Greensborough v Heidelberg.
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Preliminary Final: North Heidelberg v Diamond Creek.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Grand Final: South Morang 10.5 (65) d Diamond Creek 8.11 (59).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Grand Final: South Morang 5.6 (36) d Diamond Creek 4.7 (31).
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Grand Final: St Mary’s 8.11 (59) d South Morang 4.4 (28).
Outer East
■ Premier Division Seniors. Preliminary Final: Woori Yallock v Wandin.
■ Premier Division Reserves. Preliminary Final: Narre Warren v Wandin.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Grand Final: Healesville 9.9 (63) d Warburton Millgrove 1.5 (11).
■ Division 1 Under 18. Preliminary Final: Point Cook 9.3 (57) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 6.8 (44).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Grand Final: Sunshine 8.8 (56) d Albion 6.13 (49).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Grand Final: Sunshine 8.7 (55) d Albion 5.8 (38).
■ Division 2 Under 18. Grand Final: Sunshine Kangaroos 8.10 (58) d Point Cook Centrals 4.10 (34).
Country League Goulburn Valley
■ Seniors. Preliminary Final: Shepparton v Rochester.
■ Reserves. Preliminary Final: Rochester v Seymour.
■ Under 18. Preliminary Final: Shepparton Swans v Shepparton.
Kyabram District
■ Seniors. Grand Final. Murchison-Toolamba 13.13 (91) d Shepparton East 6.8 (44).
■ Reserves. Grand Final. MurchisonToolamba 9.9 (63) d Stanhope 3.3 (21).
■ Under 18. Grand Final. Nagambie 10.14 (74) d Violet Town 4.6 (30).
Riddell District
■ Seniors. Grand Final: Riddell v Wallan.
■ Reserves. Grand Final: Romsey v Diggers Rest.
■ Under 19.5. Grand Final: Gisborne Giants v Kyneton.
Geelong District
■ Seniors. Grand Final. Thomson 14.5 (89) d Belmont Lions 4.11 (35).
■ Reserves. East Geelong 5.8 (38) d Werribee Centrals 2.11 (23).
Barwon
■ Bellarine Seniors. Grand Final: Torquay 16.17 (113) d Anglesea 7.9 (51).
■ Bellarine Reserves. Grand Final: St Mary’s 13.12 (90) d St Joseph’s 1.1 (7). South Barwon v Leopold.
■ Geelong Seniors. Leopold 9.15 (69) d St Joseph’s 6.9 (45). St Mary’s v South Barwon.
■ Geelong Reserves. St Mary’s 13.12 (90) d St Joseph’s 1.1 (7). South Barwon v Leopold.
Ballarat
■ Seniors. Preliminary Final: East Point 11.14 (80) d Darley 10.13 (730.
■ Reserves. Preliminary Final: East Point 8.11 (59) d Sebastopol 1.8 (14).
■ Under 19. Preliminary Final: Lake Wendouree 9.14 (68) d Bacchus Marsh 5.3 (33).
Central Highlands
■ Seniors. Grand Final: Daylesford 7.8 (50) d Bungaree 3.5 (23).
■ Reserves. Grand Final: Bungaree 5.9 (39) d Buninyong 1.7 (13).
■ Under 18. Springbank 6.7 (43) d Daylesford 5.11 (41).
West Gippsland
■ Seniors. Grand Final: Nar Nar Goon 14.3 (87) d Phillip Island 10.3 (63).
■ Reserves. Grand Final: Nar Nar Goon 7.6 (48) d Tooradin Dalmore 6.6 (42).
■ Thirds. Grand Final: Phillip Island 3.6 (24) d Warragul Industrials 2.5 (17).
■ Fourths. Grand Final: Warragul Industrials 4.8 (32) d Phillip Island 3.1 (19).
Stars with Kerry Kulkens
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.
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■ A new 1.6-kilometre all-weather and accessibleshared walking and cycling path, the $950,000 Mill Park Reserve Connecting Shared Trail project, has opened.
Whittlesea Council says that the trail will encourage people to enjoy active lifestyles through regular recreational exercise such as walking, running or cycling.
“It will also give some residents the option to forgo driving and instead walk, run or cycle to facilities such as the Mill Park Leisure Centre, All Abilities Play Space, Mill Park softball diamonds, Mernda rail line and more,” said a Council representative.
City of Whittlesea CEO Craig Lloyd joined Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio on site to celebrate the trail’s construction on Friday, September 6.
The Council’s contribution of $475,000 towards the project was matched by a $475,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund
Mr Lloyd said the trail will have benefits for not just Mill Park residents, but those living in surrounding suburbs such as Thomastown, Lalor and South Morang
“Council wants to encourage residents to be active and enjoy the natural environment here in the municipality,” Mr Lloyd said.
“Shared walking and cycling trails are a great way of doing just that as they cater to people of all ages and abilities.
“The added bonus of this trail is that it is not just good for recreational use, but can connect people to many of the facilities and services in the Mill Park area.”
$1m Riverside boost
■ Residents will reap the benefits of a $1 million upgrade to the Riverside Community Activity Centre and Reserve in South Morang
The project, funded by a $500,000 contribution from the Council and a matching $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, was split into two stages.
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First stage saw the refurbishment of the Community Activity Centre, including the creation of an additional meeting room for use by people, groups and organisations.
The works also featured the expansion of centre’s foyer, installation of a kitchenette and improved acoustics in the community hall to assist those with hearing difficulties.
Access to the external accessible toilet was improved and the centre’s cladding and heating, ventilation and cooling systems were upgraded.
Installation of electric cooktops, ovens and hot water systems throughout the building continued Whittlesea Council’s shift away from gas appliances as it moves towards net zero emissions.
The project’s second stage – the Riverside Reserve upgrade – saw the installation of a new barbecue, public furniture, drinking fountain and bike racks.
Residents will be able to access the playground more easily after improvements to the timber ramp and the refurbished shelters will add to users’ comfort and convenience.
Other works included installation of a concrete path, new precinct maps and signage and landscaping.
Mr Lloyd said the project was an investment in the community’s health and wellbeing and thanked the State Government for its support.
“Community Activity Centres play such an important role in providing vital services to our diverse communities,” Mr Lloyd said.
“Ensuring this centre is accessible to people of all ages and abilities means more residents can benefit from those services.
“The Riverside Reserve works build on the major redevelopment undertaken in 2022, which transformed the park into a wonderful place for families to gather,” Mr Lloyd said in a statement.
BOLD BATTLE OF THE TITANS
■ Come September28, racing fans will see possibly one of the biggest clashes of all times on the racetrack, if we see the two champion colts - Broadsiding and Storm Boy - meeting in the Golden Rose to be run at Rosehill
Both are showing the skills necessary to reach the top with brilliant performances on the track. It’s like a top boxing clash, in the red corner, the great Gai Waterhouse with Storm Boy, and James Cummings with Broadsiding in the blue corner
Both colts have already shown that they are a cut above the rest and this should continue.
Storm Boy hit top form quickly when he resumed in the San Domenico Stakes over 1100 metres at Rosehill , flying over the 1100 in 63 seconds, which included his rider dropping his whip at the home turn.
He will now be set for the Run to The Roses, prior to his Grand Final in the Group One Golden Rose to be run at Rosehill two weeks later.
The stable is claiming that Storm Boy is back to his best and will take beating in the big one.
However, another top-notcher waiting in the wings is ready for the battle according to his trainer, James Cummings.
Broadsiding, who has taken all before him, is spot on, willing and able to stretch the neck of Storm Boy.
The way Broadsiding is putting his runs together is superb, and I feel that he may have the edge of the other great colt.
On paper it looks a race in two at present, as to what has been shown so far in their early three-year old days.
Punters came for another Waller three-yearold in the San Domenico to have a go at Storm Boy in Gatsby, and the money came for him, but he just wasn’t good enough finishing fourth in the small field.
Prior to that he won well, putting in a good run to win over 1100 metres at Rosehill.
He will have to improve on that run, but he has to find a bit more in the run, of any chance beating Storm Boy and Broadsiding here.
After the top two, they taper off a bit with the exception of the good filly, Autumn Glow, who made it two from two, for the Waller camp and did it in fine style.
She is a beautifully bred filly by the outstanding horse, The Autumn Sun, who went tostud early after a magnificent effort on the track, retiring early for stud purposes.
If there was to be an upset, she could be the one, but I still doubt it, the top two are good.
On the next line is another smart galloper in Traffic Warden, who has given his best against some of the best fellow three-year-olds.
In the powerful camp of James Cummings at Randwick, he has matched it with the best including running a good fourth in the Golden Slipper, could be thereabouts.
He also won the Sires Produce Stakes at Flemington in easy fashion.
Another with good form is the Golden Slipper winner, Lady of Camelot, in the strong camp of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.
She ran a good third in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley on September 7, a good effort for a mare who just turned three in August.
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One that impressed at its last start was the Victorian colt Growing Empire, who won over1200 metres, ridden by top jockey, Mark Zahra,at Caulfield.
Prepared by leading young Victorian trainer,
Ciaron Maher, it looks like he has got yet another top-notcher for his team. hat made it two wins from his only three starts.
He is by the good young sire, Zoustar, who continues on his merry way.
Linebacker is another who puts in, especially with a good second to the flying Subsiding in the Group One Champagne Stakes
The Victorian, Coleman, prepared by Matt Laurie is a good type, going back to the Blue Diamond he had no luck there, but atoned running a good third in the Sires back on April 6.
He had a go at them in the Moir Stakes at the Valley, finishing in sixth spot just behind I Wish I Win, not a bad run in that class.
Next on the list is a nice type in Switzerland, prepared by the master, Chris Waller.
Earlier in his career he put together three on end, but failed in the Blue Diamond
He had a try in the Golden Slipper, but failed to get going. Waller has an opinion on him and feels with more racing he will come good.
Daggers appears to have a good turn of foot, for trainers, Trent Busittin and Donna Douglas He looks a good type, well named by I Am Invincible out of the good mare, Omei Sword He made it two on end with a dashing win at the Valley back on August 24, and could go on here.
I feel it looks a match in two, howeverwith Broadsiding and Storm Boy the main ones.
Not an obstacle
■ It was good news all round not only for the horses celebrating their first birthday, but an extension of the valued partnership with the Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria.
The $50,000 partnership supports RDAV to deliver its range of programs to people of all ages living with a disability in Victoria, helping them forge a close bond with horses, including retired racehorses.
Through the partnership with RDAV, Racing Victoria is able to create additional pathways for non-competitive retired racehorses, providing them with fulfilling second careers and opportunities to thrive in supporting environments.
RV’s financial commitment will also extend to supporting webinars and educational workshops for RDAV staff and see the cross-promotion of RV’s Off The Track Program through various events.
The partnership also provides RDAV centres with greater access to RV’s Acknowledged Retrainer Program, allowing for collaborative decisions on which horses are best suited for RDAV programs
With retired racehorses currently enjoying second careers in RDAV centres across Victoria, RV will continue to work with the registered charity to showcase the versatility of these thoroughbreds as they adapt to life after racing.
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7-EVENT CARD AT YARRA VALLEY
■ Yarra Valley commenced the week with a compact seven event card with Melton co-trainers Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith again winners as was the case at the last meeting and this time it was 5Y0 A Rock N Roll Dance-Now And Forever gelding Rockdance victorious when taking the 1650 metre Ken Smith and Associates Pace.
Given the run of the race by Ants one/one from outside the front line as polemarker Sky City led. Rockdande after easing three wide on the final bend finished his race off well to record a 1.1 metre victory in advance of Mona Mia (three pegs from gate four – three wide on straightening).
Well supported Layden after trailing the leader from inside the second line was held up before finishing third 4.5 metres away. The mile rate 1-53.6.
■ Wildwood trainer Serge Lenardi was successful with honest 5Y0 Lincoln Royal-Miss Sweetheart gelding General Lincoln who chalked up his fourth victory in 24 outings when greeting the judge in the 1650 IGA Liquor Pace in a mile rate of 1-56.5.
Driven by Ararat’s Michael Bellman, General Lincoln went forward from gate three to cross polemarker Our Kinky Boots shortly after the start, controlling the race to run out a 3 metre victor over Our Kinky Boots who ran another honest race, with Precious Bell out wide third a half neck away.
■ Popular Kialla trainer Patrick Ryan used the services of ‘ace’ reinsman James Herbertson to capture the 2150 metre Yarra Valley Toyota Maiden Trotters Mobile with 3YO Cardigan Boko-Soh Filthy Rich gelding Lots Of Change.
Raced by a huge group of stable supporters, Lots Of Chance at start sixteen led throughout from gate three, accounting for Strzelecki Sun (gate four) which gave away a huge start after galloping in the score up. Kyvalley Mariachi after trailing the winner from gate three was third. The margins 17.6 by 1.6 metres in a mile rate of 2-00.8.
■ Kilmore trainer George Schembri combined with ‘Herbie’ aboard the family owned Hurrikane Kingcole-Lace Nation 6Y0 mare Paigethehurrikane to land the Revive2survive Pace over 1650 metres, leading all of the way from gate three to record an easy 7.5 metre margin in advance of old timer River Patrol (death seat – one/one) from outside the front line and Kitch Macray a stablemate of the winner who was 9.6 metres away from four pegs. The mile rate 1-57.9.
■ Another Kilmore winner was owner/trainer Julie Mifsud after 6Y0 SomebeachsomwhereMollys Luck Star rig Shallow Beach driven by Ian McMahon snared the 2150 Air Fusion Pace. Going forward from gate two on the second line to race outside the pacemaker Our True Colours at the bell, Shallow Beach kept on giving to record a strong 3 metre margin over Harley Blue (three pegs) and Our True Colours which held third 3.8 metres away. The mile rate 200.1.
Treble night
■ Strathfieldsaye partners Julie Douglas (trainer) and Jack Laugher (driver) combined for a treble, while the state’s leading driver James Herbertson with two dominated Tuesday’s Shepparton fixture.
■ Five year old A Rocknroll Dance-Safari Breeze gelding My Rock Move was the first of the Douglas winners when leading throughout from gate two in the Stewart & Pam McDonald Pace over 2190 metres.
Rated to perfection by Jack, My Rock Move a winner of one from 22 was rated to perfection at odds of $15.00 to defeat Albury visitor Slippin
The Life (one/three from gate five – three wide trail approaching the final bend) to be four wide in the straight and rattle home home to record a half neck margin, with polemarker Bandit Eyes using the spring lane for third a half head away. The mile rate 1-58.8.
■ It was a quinella to the camp when very consistent 3Y0 Vincent-Allison Stokke gelding Vince Lombardo ($5.00) landed the Bruce Phillips 0-3 LTW Pace over 1690 metres from gate two in the same fashion. Looking Vulnerable on turning when the
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favourite Hes Lethal (gate two on the second line) had vacated a one/one passage mid-race to race outside him, Vincent Lombardo although shifting ground in the run home lasted by a head from polemarker stablemate Fremont Street (Josh Duggan) along the inside. Hes Lethal held third a half neck back. The mile rate 1-57.9.
■ Ex Riverina four year old Rock N Roll Heaven-Ultimate CC gelding Rocknroll Stardom ($4.60) who started his career in Victoria brought up the treble when greeting the judge in the 1690 metre Neatline Homes 4Y0 and Older Maiden Pace where polemarker Jimmy Breeze on debut backed as if there was no settling from an opening quote of $9.00 into a prohibitive $1.33 led galloped wildly on the first turn to be tailed off.
Starting from gate three, Rocknroll Stardom went forward at the start to find the front very easily once the favourite galloped, defying all challengers to score by a two metre margin from Unit Forty One (one/one – three wide home turn) in a rate of 1-58.1. Sweet Face (four pegs from the extreme draw) was third 21.6 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.1.
■ Herbie’s double came up after Axedale partowner/trainer Mick Carbone’s handy 7Y0 Caribben Blaster-Missus Milvale gelding Pete Mitchell chalked up his 13th success (five this season) by taking the 2190 metre Stephen Baker Pace and Coomboona breeder/owner/trainer
Mark Gledhill’s 5Y0 mare Our Christiano snared the Noelene Boyer Pace.
Pete Mitchell ($2.70) settled three back in the moving line from gate two on the second line as Rolling Remona led from gate five. Racing three wide solo for the last lap, Pete Mitchell outstayed the opposition to lead on turning to record a runaway 7.6 metre victory in 1-59.8 over Country Rockstar (gate three second row) which followed him everywhere. Polemarker Playnice which had trailed the leader was third 2.9 metres away. Our Christiano ($4.00 to $2.50) trapped exposed outside Glens Of Tekoa (gate two) from gate four before gaining cover when Blue Ocean (gate six) went forward to race exposed and after enjoying a cosy passage followed Ohhemmjay Cresco forward three wide from four back in the last lap running into the final bend taking an eternity in the straight to prevail by a half neck on the wire over Ohhemmjay Cresco, with Glens Of Tekoa holding third a half head away. The mile rate 2-02.8.
Thunder, lightning
■ Thunder and lightning delayed the Bendigo fixture on Wednesday with several races having to be put back after the first event resulting in a number of events being transferred to Sky 2.
Balliang trainer Tyrone Abela (Evolution Lodge) has a wonderful record with his squaregaiters and lightly raced 5Y0 SkyvalleyGavlenn Jo Al mare Mumpaysthebills was successful in the Always Ready @ Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres.
Beginning fast from gate five to lead, reinsman Chris Alford elected to hand over the front running to Kings Guard (gate seven) to give the mare every chance.
After receiving the run of the race, Mumpaysthebills used the sprint lane to record a neck margin in 2-01.3 over a game Luvski (three wide to outside the leader from gate six),
with Kings Guard second up for 12 months third 2.2 metres back.
■ Stawell’s Jason Ainsworth’s present run continued when 5Y0 Danny Bouchea-BallerinaSpur mare Daisy Bouchea brought up a hat-trick of wins when victorious in the Skyvalley (NZ) @ Aldebaran Park Mares Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres.
Raced by Jason in partnership with partner Natasha Raven, Daisy Bouchea starting from the extreme draw enjoyed the run of the race one/one and after easing three wide at the straight entrance, raced away to score by 2.8 metres from Atego Dawn which followed her throughout switching down to the sprint lane on turning. Hurricane Jane after going forward from gate five to race exposed was third 2.3 metres back after leading on the final bend. The mile rate 203.4.
■ Tallygaroopna trainer/driver Mark Lee produced a first starter by the name of Moonshine Penny to impressively take the 1650 metre Spring H20 Fillies & Mares Maiden Trotters Mobile.
A 3Y0 daughter of Volstead & Aryafeelinlukypunk raced by mother Kerrie, Moonshine Penny (gate four) led out before taking a trail on Zingara Lass which went forward from gate three on the second line.
Trotting to perfection, Moonshine Penny after easing three wide on the final bend raced clear in the straight to defy all challengers, accounting for Oprah Double You (three wide last lap from near last) by 3.2 metres in 2-02.8. Casa Alberta three wide last lap from midfield to join the leader on the home turn was third 3.6 metres away.
■ Local Strathfieldsaye trainer Julie Douglas’ home bred Rock N Roll Heaven-Smooth Felicity two year old gelding Ozzie Corker blitzed his older rivals in the Prydes Easifeed Pace over 2150 metres.
With Jack Laugher handling the reins, Ozzie Corker starting from the extreme draw settled mid-field in the running line as Salsboy (gate two) led out before surrendering to Reinder (gate four) who then handed over to Breathe Easy (gate five).
Easing three wide in the last lap, Ozzie Corka showed a withering burst of speed to lead on turning and score by a big 10.6 metre margin from Feel The Reign (one/one at bell) and Epic Orion off a three wide trail last lap from midfield who was a further 7.6 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.6.
■ Kilmore breeder/owner/trainer Charlene Gusman’s 5Y0 Sweet Lou-Shes Norma Jean gelding Hes Charlies Angel brought up victory number ten in 55 outings when winning the 2150 metre Stonemans Village IGA and Liquor Strathdale Pace.
With Chris Alford in the sulky, Hes Charlies Angel was restrained from gate six to settle four back in the moving line as Alby Two Chains led from gate four.
Easing three wide hitting the back straight, Hes Charlies Angel sprinted like a gazelle to race clear prior to the home turn and score from Alby Two Chains and Courageous Saint off a three wide trail on the back of Arggghhh who was most disappointing after trying to follow the winner home. The margins 1.7 by 1.1 metres in a mile rate of 1-56.4.
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■ A massive eleven race card was held at Kilmore on Thursday with interesting racing all through the night and Daylesford trainer/driver Anne-Maree Conroy would have been relieved when 7Y0 Pegasus Spur-Sueno gelding Dels Destiny recorded his first success since March 2021 by taking the 2180 metre O’Brian Electrical Trotters Mobile.
Lightly raced Dels Destiny was making only his 65th race appearance (7 wins) and began better than usual from the pole following the mandatory scratching of original polemarker inside him Montana Cheval which had caused two false starts.
With noted speedster Silent Reverie away quickly from gate three to lead, Dels Destiny was able to trail the leader enjoying a soft trip with Just Dudley (gate two) exposed in the breeze.
Using the sprint lane on turning, Dels Destiny ran home best to defeat Tougher (gate four – one/two – three wide last lap) by a neck after running home late. Silent Reverie failed to run out the trip finishing third 4.7 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.8.
■ Percydale owner/trainer John Hurrell’s 5Y0 Majestic Son-Rosalie Bay gelding Tubs Now Slim has hit top form in recent times registering his 4th success in 26 outings when greeting the judge in the C&M Build Group Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres.
Badly away from the extreme draw to settle well back as Floating Mountain flew away from outside the front line to lead, Tubs Now Slim driven by regular reinswoman Annalise Scott had most of the field ahead of him five back in the moving line before weaving a passage inbetween runners to be one/two on the final bend after Manda Kyvalley mid-field from gate two on the second line sprinted brilliantly mid race to cross the leader.
Shifting away from the inside in the last lap allowing Floating Mountain to take an inside run and lead on the final bend, Manda Kyvalley came again with Tubs Now Slim poised to pounce and that he did after angling five wide in the straight to race clear over the concluding stages to record a 3.2 metre margin over Manda Kyvalley, with Floating Mountain third 1.1 metres back. The mile rate 2-03.9.
■ Sutton Grange trainer Ross Graham and ace reinsman James Herbertson finished the night on a high note providing three of the last four winners. Used To Me-Sonoko mare Dossier at start 14 snared the 2180 metre Hip Pocket Workwear Trotters Mobile in a rate of 2-02.9. Bred and raced by twin brother Leigh, Dossier settled three back in the moving line from the extreme draw as polemarker and favourite Rubys Dream led.
After a bad beginning Ess Jay Hollywood was set alight mid race by Cameron Maggs in a lightning move to assume control racing for the bell with Dossier also going forward to race exposed from the bell and outstaying his rivals to record a strong 3.1 metre margin over Kyvalley Paint (gate four – one/two last lap –three wide home turn). Kalarney Prince (four pegs last lap) ran on late out wide for third 13.6 metres away.
■ Revitalized ten year old Bos FollyInternationalyfoxy gelding Hair Razor raced by partner Emily Holmes chalked up his 15th success in 148 outings by taking the 1690 metre Carlton and United Breweries Pace. Going forward from gate five to park outside the well supported local Topzavski (gate four), Hair Razor revitalized strode to the front approaching the final bend to win in a breeze 9.4 metres clear of Topzavski which battled on well in a mile rate of 2-00.8. Icanmotor three wide last lap from four back in the running line was third 3.5 metres away.
■ The TAB Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres going the way of 6Y0 Tell All-Poets Glory gelding Whats The Tea also raced by Emily. Going forward from gate five to park outside polemarker Massif Central, ‘Herbie’ controlled the race from the breeze to lead on the home turn and show plenty of tenacity to score by 9.6 metres in a mile rate of 2-05.2 from local hope Tetra along the sprint lane from four pegs with Jansu (three wide last lap from the rear) using inside runs for third 3.1 metres back.
- Len Baker
TULLAMARINE
Third runway OK
■ The Federal Government has approved a $3 billion third runway at Tullamarine Airport.
The Age newspaper reports this is on the condition that noise from overhead planes be minimised and shared across different parts of the city.
Melbourne Airport hopes to have the additional runway completed by 2031 to cope with rising passenger numbers, which are forecast to double to 83 million a year by 2046.
The extra north-south runway has attracted opposition from residents in surrounding areas including Bulla, Keilor and Kealba, with noise also forecast further south, including over Sunshine, Braybrook, West Footscray and Williamstown.erational and for its first 20 years.
MARIBYRNIONG
Jo pre-selected
■ United Workers Union national political co-ordinator Jo Briskey was set to be preselected for Bill Shorten’s seat of Maribyrnong, the Herald Sun reported.
INNER-CITY
Super Council bid
■ Serial candidate for the City of Melbourne, Gary Morgan says that his team, if elected, would push the State Government to include the City of Yarra and the City of Port Phillip in an expanded municipality, effectively abolishing the two other councils.
He said the move would result in “significant cost efficiencies” and that it “made sense”.
“This reform will unite the north bank of the Yarra River and bring together the Melbourne CBD, Albert Park sporting precinct, the Melbourne foreshore, port facilities and the inner Melbourne suburbs of Port Melbourne and South Melbourne ,” Mr Morgan said.
EPPING
Wanted on warrant
■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Tait Golds
The 31-year-old Epping man is wanted in relation to several offences, including burglary, intentionally and recklessly cause injury, criminal damage and contravene a court order.
Golds is known to frequent the Epping, Lalor, Thomastown and Bundoora areas.
He is described as Caucasian, about 190cm tall, of solid build with dark hair.
Investigators have released an image of Golds in the hope that someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppers vic.com.au
SPEEDS OF UP TO 150-KMH AS AIR WING JOINS CHASE
■ Police arrested a teenager after an extended follow across Melbourne’s north on Friday morning (Sep. 13).
Officers spotted the stolen blue Hyundai SUV travelling along Epsom Rd in Flemington about 12.15am.
The driver then sped off towards the Tullamarine Fwy, reaching speeds of up to 150kmh.
With the assistance from the Air Wing, police followed the driver to Honni Court in Fawkner, where the offender and his passenger dumped the vehicle, before fleeing the scene on foot.
It is understood the passenger jumped over fences and into bushes and was located a short time later by the Dog Squad
The 17-year-old Meadow Heights boy was taken into custody and was to be interviewed by police.
The driver was last seen running towards a park along Mahoneys Rd
REDESDALE
Aircraft crashes
■ A man died during a light aircraft crash in Redesdale on Friday afternoon (Sep. 13).
It is believed the pilot was flying over private property on Coliban Park Rd when the aircraft crashed about 12.30pm.
The pilot died at the scene. The pilot was the only occupant of the aircraft.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
MOUNT WAVERLEY
Women dies
■ A woman has died following a collision in Mount Waverley last Thursday (Sep. 12).
It is believed a hatchback, driving north on Blackburn Rd, collided with the rear of a station wagon before crashing into a bus stop shelter about 12.15pm.
Officers were told the station wagon then ricocheted into the path of a ute travelling south on Blackburn Rd
The driver of the hatchback, an 80-year-old Malvern woman, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
She later died in hospital.
The driver of the station wagon, a 48-year-old Box Hill woman and their passenger, a 19-year-old Box Hill man, were hospitalised with non-lifethreatening injuries.
The driver of the ute, a 49year-old Greenvale man, was uninjured in the collision.
Circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and an investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
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FITZROY
Unlicensed drink drive
■ A man will face court after he blew over .05 following a collision in Fitzroy on Saturday morning (Sep. 14).
Police responded to a collision on Brunswick St, between an SUV and a hatchback, at the intersection of Alexandra Parade, about 5am.
The driver of the hatchback, a 27-year-old Sunshine West man, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics.
The driver of the SUV, a Thornbury man, was uninjured in the collision.
The 30-year-old returned a positive preliminary breath test before blowing .144, more than twice over the legal limit.
He is expected to appear at a magistrates court at a later date to face drink driving, traffic and unlicenced driving charges.
BURWOOD Drugs arrest
■ Box Hill Divisional Response Unit detectives have arrested two people after seizing a significant quantity of methylamphetamine, 1,4butanediol, and cash in
Across Victoria
HORSHAM Car fire at home
■ Horsham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released further CCTV as part of their investigation into a suspicious car fire in Horsham earlier this year.
Emergency services were called to reports of a car fire in the driveway of a home on Albert St about 5.10am on Saturday, July 27. The unoccupied vehicle was destroyed, and the property’s carport was badly damaged by the blaze. No one was injured during the incident.
Investigators have released further CCTV showing a white Volkswagen station wagon stopped at the intersection of McPherson St and Palk St in Horsham about 4.45am.
The footage shows a person detectives believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
POOTILLA
Crashed into tree
■ Police are investigating a fatal crash in Pootilla last Wednesday morning (Sep. 11).
It is understood a driver was travelling along Ballarat Daylesford Rd when they left the roadway and crashed into a tree about 2am.
The impact forced the car to roll several times before it caught on fire. The female driver died at the scene.
Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
MILDURA $20m fraud scam
Burwood
Detectives executed a search warrant at a Burwood property on Thursday (Sep. 12) following an extensive investigation into alleged drug trafficking.
A follow up warrant was executed at property in Box Hill South on Friday (Sep. 13).
Officers located and seized:
■ Over 100 grams of methylamphetamine
■ Approximately 20 kilograms of 1,4-butanediol
■ Various quantities of ketamine, cocaine and prescription drugs
■ Approximately $40,000 cash
Also seized was a prescription pad and false number plates.
A 34-year-old man and 44year-old woman both from Burwood were arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of drug of dependence, handle stolen goods, and possess proceeds of crime.
They were remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on December 5.
Detective Senior Sergeant Sean Audley – Box Hill Divisional Response Unit, said: “We are alleging this syndicate was dealing drugs in the local area for profit.”
“By taking such a large quantity of illicit substances off the streets, we are making a significant impact on disrupting alleged drug trafficking in the area.
“Drug-related offences often lead to a rise in other types of crime, which is why ongoing enforcement is so important.”
■ Police have charged two men in Mildura as part of a lengthy Financial Crime Squad investigation into a $20 million fraud scam. Officers allege the pair who were operating vineyards out of the Murray Darling region, falsified a range of documents to an Australian bank including cheques and loan documentation between September 2010 and March 2016.
It is alleged the monies syphoned by the two men exceeded $20 million.
A 62-year-old New South Wales man has been charged with conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
A 56-year-old Mildura man has been charged with conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and four counts of perjury.
Both men wereremanded to face Mildura Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Tues., Sep. 17). The investigation remains ongoing.
SULKY
Tragic collision
■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Ballarat’s north on Saturday afternoon, September 7.
It is understood a motorcycle collided with a trailer, being towed by a car, turning into a driveway on Gillies Rd, Sulky, about 3.45pm.
The rider died at the scene. Officers were speaking to the driver of the car. The investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators were told there was a line of traffic on the street at the time of the incident and wish to speak to those witnesses.
DERRIMUT
Rubbish truck fire
■ Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident at 7.39am Friday (Sep. 13) on Boundary Road, Derrimut, after callers to Triple Zero reported smoke issuing from a truck.
Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes to find the load of a semi-trailer, approximately 19 tonnes of general rubbish, had caught fire.
FRV crews wore breathing apparatus to quickly tackle the fire and prevent it from spreading to the truck’s engine.
About two tonnes of rubbish was tipped onto the road so crews could fully extinguish the deep-seated blaze.
Victoria Police was on scene for traffic management and Boundary Rd remained closed for several hours.
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