The Local Paper. Northern Suburbs Edition. Wed., Oct. 9, 2024
■ Bill Penrose has been eliminated by the Victorian Electoral Commission from the Nillumbik Council election for Bunjil Ward. Also removed is Matt Perkins, who was standing for Griffin Ward in the Banyule Council election.
And in Darebin, Simone White has been removed from the poll for South Central Ward
These candidates were retired prior to ballot papers being printed and will not appear on ballot papers.
The VEC said that these candidates were foundto be ineligible to nominate. Some 16 candidates across Victoria were removed, many of these are a result of routine checking by the Department of Government Services and Local Government Victoria crosschecking the VEC’s list of candidates with the register of local government candidate training.
This process identified that as of Monday, September 30, 12 candidates did not complete their training as declared in their nominations.
“It is a legislative requirement for candidates to complete this training in the two years before election day, in order to be able to nominate,” said a VEC representative.
“As part of the nomination process, candidates are required to declare they have completed the training and specify a completion date for the training. Over 99 per cent of candidates successfully completed the training.
“Before retiring each candidate, the Victorian Electoral Commission provided them with an opportunity to respond to the intention to retire them, as required by the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020
“As a result, some candidates were subsequently matched against the register of local government candidate training and were not retired. This brings the total number of retired candidates to 16, after four candidates were retired just after the close of nominations after being found ineligible to nominate. This brings the current total number of candidates running in the elections to 2215.”
Surprise removal of experienced Council activist
■ The ruling by the Victorian Electoral Commission that Bill Penrose was ineligible to stand for election in the Nunjil Ward at Nillumbik Shire Council came as a surprise to those in local government circles.
Mr Penrose made a point in his campaign statement that he had 10 years as a Councillor, and 35 years as a Green Wedge activist.
In his paperwork lodged with the VEC, Mr Penrose indicated that he had read the Nillumbik Shire Council Plan and that he had studied the relevant Code of Conduct.
Asked “What expertise or attributes do you have which would help you in undertaking the role of Councillor?”, Mr Penrose replied: “Ten years as a councillor and 35 years fighting for the Green Wedge with all that implies.
“Unfortunately, roadside and private land weeds are worsening, illegal vegetation removal persists, and developers and state pressures push for unwanted subdivisions. The council, with good councillors has the power protect this area.”
The VEC said: “ It is an offence to nominate for election when you are not entitled to nominate.”
● ● ● ● Bill Penrose
Northern Suburbs
Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens
ARIES: (March 21- April 20)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 7.8.9.3.
Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.24.35.41.
Your romantic affairs are taking a turn for the better, with plenty of sparkle and hot passions. All this heavy attention may leave you a bit bewildered at first, but then you start taking part in the games. Don’t take anything for granted when it comes to career matters. Take charge and make sure everything is in writing.
TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)
Lucky Colour: Red
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 7.8.9.3.
Lotto Numbers: 1.6.8.23.35.22.
An old flame is reappearing in your love life, and you will have the chance to rekindle the passionate feelings from the past. You could make it into a permanent relationship or just a nice bit on the side. More travel is indicated, which will be very rewarding. Tie up any loose ends.
GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)
Lucky Colour: Silver
Lucky Day: Saturday
Racing Numbers: 6.3.4.6.
Lotto Numbers: 3.5.45.13.39.40.
The goddess of love has chosen you for special attention, and you can really let yourself go and indulge. Differences from the past can now be smoothed over with a lover. At work, be tactful and don’t take any risks with other people's feelings.
CANCER: (June 22- July 22)
Lucky Colour: Orange
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7.3.1.5.
Lotto Numbers: 6.12.24.34.45.11.
Your love life has hit a bit of a snag lately. You are feeling a bit left out, and turning down any social invitations isn’t going to help the situation. Luckily, this is only a temporary period, and late on, you can make up for lost time with cosy evenings in front of a roaring fire with your new love.
LEO: (July 23- August 22)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.7.6.4.
Lotto Numbers: 9.4.5.45.33.21.
Many will meet the love of their dreams through friends at a social gathering. Those already provided with a lover will experience a new surge of romance with their existing partner. Keep a tight rein on the purse strings.
VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)
Lucky Colour: Lilac
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 6.7.3.4.
Lotto Numbers: 2.13.24.34.41.11.
Many will find themselves in demand at work and social events. So now is the time to ask for favours from the boss or people who can help you in your career. Be careful of a new romantic interlude; it may not be what it looks like on the surface.
LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)
Lucky Colour: Cream
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.4
Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.42.33.
The chance to achieve one of your life ambitions is indicated by being able to make the right contacts. Many will be making commitments to that special someone.
SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)
Lucky Colour: Violet
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 2.4.3.7.
Lotto Numbers: 2.4.12.23.31.22.
A successful period with a lot of action is indicated. A chance meeting could solve a mystery. However, don’t overdo the spending to impress.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)
Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4.
Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.34.45. There will be a tendency to overspend and act very impulsively. For the single, there is an unexpected new relationship, and for the rest, there is a more exciting love life.
CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6.
Lotto Numbers: 1.13.24.34.42.22.
In any financial venture or opportunity, it is best to consider all angles carefully before proceeding. A job offer could be a surprise and a more exciting social life.
AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)
Lucky Colour: Red
Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4.5.6.2.
Lotto Numbers: 1.3.12.24.34.45. It will be harder to hold on to your money. A few unexpected debts are indicated. Many could be repairing a relationship, and the outcome could relieve a lot of pressure.
PISCES: (February 20- March 20)
Lucky Colour: Silver
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4.
Lotto Numbers: 2.13.23.34.41.11. Watch the tendency to spend lavishly on things you don’t need or people you don’t particularly like. Your relationship could need more patience to keep the peace. Someone could suddenly appear in your life and spark up the romance.
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LEWD ACT AT BULLEEN
■ Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man performed a lewd act in Bulleen.
Police have been told the man engaged in the lewd act in the presence of young woman on the route 905 bus about 5.30pm on September 14.
The man departed the bus at the Bulleen terminus on the corner of Thompson and Manningham Rds
The woman was not physically injured.
Investigators have released video footage and images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
He is described as Caucasian, in his early 20s with short brown hair and brown eyes.
He was wearing a beige jacket with a black hoodie underneath and black pants.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au
P-DRIVER BLOWS .15
■ Greensborough Highway Patrol officers impounded a car being driven by a P-plater with a suspended licence in Reservoir last Tuesday morning (Oct. 1).
Officers first spotted the grey Nissan Maxima travelling on Plenty Rd with no headlights, about 12.20am.
The car was intercepted and the suspended p-plate driver, a 20-year-old Greensborough man, underwent a preliminary breath test.
The Greensborough man returned an alleged evidentiary reading of .15.
The vehicle was impounded for 30 days with a total cost of $999.52.
He is expected to be charged with drink driving and other traffic offences.
● Police want to speak with this man
Buses replace trains
■ Buses will replace trains on sections of the Hursbridge line for three weeks in October, for North East Link works and maintenance between Heidelberg and Eltham Replacement buses will operate between Heidelberg and Eltham from Tuesday, October 8 to the last service on Thursday, October 24. Passengers should allow extra time when travelling and check the PTV website or mobile app for changes to their service.
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■ Victoria’s state-of-the-art circus and physical theatre facility in Collingwood is entering a new era, opening up affordable access to the purpose-built training and rehearsal space . The State Government-owned creative space, co-located with the Collingwood Yards creative precinct, is Australia’s first purposebuilt circus facility. Originally built in 2014, it occupies a transformed former factory and school building. From early 2025, new lease arrangements with current tenant Circus Oz will see the organisation take on a smaller footprint on site, paving the way for the new operator to run operations on the site.
This will open the facility up to wider sector and community use and respond to demand for appropriate, affordable and safe spaces for rehearsal, creative development and training. Through an open Expression of Interest process the Government is seeking an experienced operator to manage the 50 Perry St site, ensuring Victoria’s vibrant circus and physical theatre sector can use the premises at affordable rates, and potentially the broader performing arts sector and local community.
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■ Police are prioritising motorcycle safety this month following a worrying rise in rider fatalities in 2024.
There have been 52 motorcyclist fatalities so far this year, just one shy of the total 53 rider fatalities for all of 2023.
At the same time last year there were 35 rider motorcyclist deaths while the five-year average for the period is 32.8.
It is the highest number of motorcycle fatalities recorded between January and September in 10 years.
Police are concerned motorcyclist deaths will continue to climb as the warmer weather approaches.
October to December is traditionally considered the highest risk period for motorcycle trauma.
Despite less trauma typically occurring during winter there were 17 rider deaths recorded across June, July and August compared with eight during the same period last year.
Recent police analysis of this year’s motorcycle fatalities found at least 60 per cent of fatal rider collisions were multi-vehicle collisions, with the majority occurring at intersections.
There have been 30 motorcyclist deaths recorded on metropolitan roads, up from 24 at the same time last year. Half occurred in Melbourne’s southeast including:
■ Eight in Casey/Cardinia/Dandenong
■ Five in Glen Eira/Kingston
■ Two in Frankston
Rider deaths have doubled on the state’s regional roads, with 22 fatalities compared with 10 at the same time last year.
■ Six in the Ballarat/Moorabool region
■ Four in the Bendigo/Campaspe region
■ Three in both of the Wodonga/ Wangaratta and Benalla regions
Weekends between 12pm and 6pm is the most common time for fatal motorcycle collisions, particularly on regional roads.
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DRINK DRIVER NABBED IN PRESTON, BLOWS .168
■ A man has had his licence immediately suspended for 12 months and his car impounded after allegedly driving more than three times over the legal limit in Preston on Sunday morning (Oct. 6).
Northcote police officers observed a Toyota Camry allegedly travelling more than 120-kmh in a 50-kmh zone through a red light on Chifley Drive about 12.20am.
Northcote police and Greensborough Highway Patrol officers intercepted the driver on Dundas St shortly later.
The 23-year-old man underwent a roadside breath test and returned an alleged evidentiary result of .168.
The Preston man had his car impounded for 30 days at a cost of $928 and is expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences.
KENSINGTON House fire
■ FRV firefighters were on scene within minutes after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a weatherboard, single storey house well involved in fire at Kensington on Sunday.
The fire at the unoccupied house was deemed ‘Under Control’ in 30 minutes, but there was extensive damage, including roof collapse.
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Double buggy crash
■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal buggy crash in Tubbut on Saturday night (Oct. 5).
Emergency services were called to reports of a buggy rollover at a property just before 11pm.
The adult driver and a child passenger were located at the scene, deceased.
A second child passenger was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the other adult passenger was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
BRANXHOLME
Truck driver dies
■ Police are investigating after a fatal crash in Branxholme on Saturday morning (Oct. 5).
It is believed a truck crashed into a tree on the Henty Highway about 2.20am.
The driver of the truck died at the scene.
Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
NUMURKAH
Death investigated
■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Numurkah on Monday morning last week (Sep. 30).
Officers were called to assist paramedics following reports a man had ingested prescription medication around 8am.
Emergency services attempted to revive the man however he died in the ambulance.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as per standard practice when a person dies in police presence.
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■ Local Council elections are in progress, with the Victorian Electoral Commission this week starting to send out voter kits.
The role of Councillors has changed over the years. Once, locals would contact their Councillor to report on potholes or a problem with rubbish collection.
These days, Councillors are more like company directors, with a special emphasis on corporate governance.
Councillors have to file up-to-date returns for registers on matters such as gifts and hospitality.
At Banyule, where Mayor Cr Tom Melican is not standing for re-election in Ibbott Ward, he declares that he was offered a $50 Woolworths gift card (which he declined) when he attended a meeting of the Eltham Community Action Group.
He accepted a $120 free ticket to the Macleod Football Club business lunch, “a spare ticket due to someone not being able to attend”.
Last year there were two Bledisloe Cup, worth $110 each, provided to him as a board member of the Melbourne Regional Development Association.
This year, Cr Alison Champion ( Sherbourne Ward) retained two tickets ($120) to the Heidelberg Golf Club ProAm, but declined a $65 seat at the Lower Plenty Football Netball Club season launch.
Chelsworth Ward Councillor Alida McKern retained a $100
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★ At the Darebin Council website, it appears that the Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Register has not been updated since 2022-23.
Cr Susanne Newton acknowledged accepting a $30 ticket to the Preston Symphony Orchestra concert competition.
Cr Julie Williams registered her acceptance of a $15 Christmas pudding gift from the Inner North Community Foundation.
★ At Nillumbik Council, the most recent Disclosable Gift Register that The Local Paper could locate at the Shire website was for 2023.
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Sexual assaults
■ Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives charged a teenage boy following a number of sexual assaults this year.
It is alleged the boy touched the buttocks of 11 women while he was riding a scooter in the Fitzroy area between July 22 and September 9.
The women were not physically injured during the incidents.
A 15-year-old Fitzroy boy has been charged with eight counts of sexual assault and was bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
$520,000 win
■ A Reservoir man is revving up to swap his old car for a new set of wheels after landing more than $520,000 in Tattslotto. He held held one of the 10 Division One winning entries ion the September 28 draw.
His winning entry was purchased at Reservoir Newsagency, 36 Edwardes Street, Reservoir.
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Banyule Council: Olympia Ward
Mary O’Kane
Proudly living in West Heidelberg, I am an independent candidatenever a member of a political partyin Olympia Ward.
Recently, I led a successful Banyule-wide campaign around dogs and shared public spaces which motivated my decision to run.
I was born and raised in Banyule in
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NAME: Mary O’Kane
COUNCIL: Banyule
WARD: Olympia
PHONE: 0480 739 173
EMAIL: mary.okane01@ outlook.com
a little red clinker where Mum still lives.
As a tacker we came to the Bell Street Mall to choose my favourite swap cards from the newsagents. The place bustled with community!
But sadly, the ward has been neglected and needs a present, available and committed advocate.
With a background working in community development as an advocate, academic researcher and project manager in conflict-affected areas, I excel at collaborating with linguistically, culturally and politically diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
I have extensive customer service experience in large and small businesses which honed my pragmatic problem-solving skills.
My vision is for a thriving, inclusive and diverse Olympia and my top priorities include safety, uplifting streetscapes and local parking and traffic issues; initiatives to ease the cost-of-living; revitalising the Mall; community-led redevelopment of the Olympic Village and Leisure Centre; funding for permanent homes for our not-for-profits and enhancing our green spaces. Contact: 0480739173.
Bayside Council: Bleazby Ward Robert Irlicht
As a doctor, law graduate, small business owner, and parent, I am deeply committed to the well-being of Bayside’s community.
Having lived here for many years, I have seen firsthand the growing concerns around safety and security,
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Bayside Council: Dendy Ward Joshua Goldstat
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NAME: Robert Irlicht
COUNCIL: Bayside
WARD: Bleazby
PHONE: 0414 909 002
EMAIL: robirlicht@hotmail.com
especially as crime rates rise and streets remain poorly lit.
My father was a victim of violent crime in Bayside, which has only deepened my determination to address these issues.
I am running for Council because I believe local government must focus on the core issues that directly impact residents’ lives.
My priorities include improving public safety through better lighting and community engagement, ensuring our streets are safe for all families.
Additionally, I plan to implement sound fiscal management to reduce rates for residents while ensuring essential services are maintained and enhanced.
Bayside needs leadership that is accountable, transparent, and focused on the well-being of the entire community.
If elected, I will work to ensure our resources are managed efficiently and that we invest in solutions that address both immediate and longterm concerns.
My goal is to foster a safer, more vibrant Bayside for all, where residents can feel secure and proud of the community they call home.
As a dedicated husband and father of two teenagers, I understand the importance of creating a SAFE and VIBRANT community for families in our area.
My experience as a junior football coach and my regular training sessions in our local parks reflect my commitment to promoting healthy
NAME: Joshua Goldstat
COUNCIL: Bayside WARD: Dendy
EMAIL: goldstatj@gmail.com
lifestyles and community engagement.
I am passionate about UPGRADING EXISTING sporting and recreational facilities for both male and female participation as well as PRESERVING our unique OPEN SPACES for the wider community to enjoy on a daily basis.
I embody the Australian value of "having a go," and pride myself on being a good listener, always open to the ideas and concerns of my fellow residents.
I believe that my FRESH VOICE in local government can bring new perspectives and solutions to the challenges we face.
Safety is paramount, and I am dedicated to ensuring that all initiatives enhance our community's wellbeing.
I also recognize the vital role that our thriving café and shopping strips play in fostering a strong community SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES.
If elected, I am committed to making a positive impact, working tirelessly to ensure that Bayside remains a wonderful place to live, work, and play for everyone. Together, we can build a brighter future for our community.
Vote 1: Goldstat, Joshua
● ● Mary O’Kane
● ● Robert Irlicht
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Boroondara Council: Solway Ward Zachary Townend
“Meet Zachar Zachar y T y y T y ownend, your ownend, your ownend, your ownend, your your candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, working to get Council back working Council back on track.” on on track.” on Zachary Townend believes fighting for Solway Ward means always putting our community first. He is committed to ensuring that Council delivers high-quality services
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NAME: Zachary Townend
COUNCIL: Boroondara
WARD: Solway
EMAIL: zachary@ townendforsolway.com
Authorised by Z. Townend, 196-202 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
that provide real value for money and enhance the quality of life for everyone.
Townend says we need leaders dedicated to our local area, who have proven themselves effective, and will fight for a better future for our neighbourhood.
Townend believes it's time for Council to refocus on its core purpose: serving the community.
He’ll make sure your money is spent on essential local services, leaving global and social issues to other levels of government.
Ashburton and Glen Iris deserve first-rate, cost-effective services and infrastructure.
From upgrading parks and sporting facilities to maintaining roads and footpaths, to programs for aged care and active aging, Townend will ensure every Council investment benefits our community.
With his local government experience, Townend understands the importance of efficient service delivery and responsible budgeting.
He will fight to make sure Council spends your money wisely.
Casey Council: Grevillea Ward John Ternel
As a respected Rotarian, PresidentElect, and member of the Liberal Party, John is running as an independent, bringing over a decade of dedicated service to Casey communities.
A 50-year resident and proud Narre Warren North local, John understands and values local issues.
His commitment to community service started as a young man with his family’s Speed Shoes shop in Endeavour Hills, where he developed strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others.
With a Master’s Degree in Information Systems and over 35 years of successful business ownership, John has
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NAME: John Ternel
COUNCIL: Casey
WARD: Grevillea
PHONE: 0483 131 260
ADDRESS: PO Box 192, Narre Warren North 3804
EMAIL: contact@ johnternel.com.au
FACEBOOK: Connect with John at facebook.com/johnternel forcasey INSTAGRAM: @terneljohn
managed global IT and cybersecurity projects with multi-million dollar budgets. His financial expertise, business acumen, and proven leadership are complemented by experience in executive board roles, financial and risk management, and governance.
John transformed Rotary's Dandenong Holden Car Show into a major Victorian event, raising vital funds for charities.
After engaging with Grevillea residents, he’s focused on critical issues such as rising rates, youth crime, theft, poor roads, and the need for improved sports facilities and equipment.
His plans include enhancing elderly care, upgrading playgrounds, and promoting responsible development.
Committed to increasing Council transparency, John is dedicated to building a thriving, well-connected community. Vote 1, John Ternel.
Casey Council: Akoonah Ward Kushal Shah
As a Chartered Accountant, Lawyer, Executive MBA (Melbourne Business School), and Board Director with 25 years of experience in Governance, Financial Management and improving Organisational Performance, I bring the required professional expertise needed to restore trust in Casey Council’s governance and operations and deliver on my vision of '4Cs for Casey' - Cut Council Rates, Cut Corruption,
NAME: Kushal Shah
COUNCIL: Casey WARD: Akoonah
PHONE: 0412 343 205
EMAIL: Hello@Vote4Shah.com.au
Cut Crime, and Cut Congestion.
Casey operates in a highly complex legislative, strategic, financial and governance environment requiring professional expertise beyond just good intentions.
I am also actively involved with the community (both the macro and micro level) and have been delivering successful community outcomes for a very long time.
As a Board Director on public sector organisations like public hospitals, aged care, art and leisure, languages and water corporations, I have used my professional expertise to improve governance, financial management and organisational performance at these organisations which ultimately enhances the community outcomes and satisfaction.
I am also a business owner of a professional services firm and a trusted advisor to medium to large organisations and support jobs and growth.
As a long time Berwick Local, I am committed to using my professional expertise to deliver success to the community.
Casey needs committed Professional Expertise.
Frankston Council: Elisabeth Murdoch Ward: Henryk Kay
My name is Henryk Kay aged 63 and proud to be a resident of 39 years and believes that new blood in now needed on council.
I am part of the new guard say it is time for the old guard to move on for fresh ideas and also a fresh face on council.
I have been a member of the council’s Disability Access & inclusion Committee since 1988.
I am lifetime member of National Seniors Australia and an affiliate member of Frankston RSL.
Both my parents were both overseas, the mother born in Halifax UK whose family owned local brewery and my father fought for the Polish Underground in WW2.
I offer a voice who will listen to
NAME: Henryk Kay
COUNCIL: Frankston
WARD: Elisabeth Murdoch
PHONE: 0417 309 574
EMAIL: hkay@optusnet.com.au
you. My focus will be to help the homeless and local businesses.
I am not anti business and believe that w must work together plus I will support more CCTV in strip shopping centres linking the Bicycles lanes within the city plus more help for our seniors and the disabled of our city.
I will not accept money from developers . I invite you to work as a team for our city.
● ● ● ● Zachary Townend
● Kushal Shah
John Ternel
Meet The Candidates
Frankston Council: Kananook Ward Lisa Stark
With revenues over $230 million, Council requires someone with business acumen to ensure funds are spent with the best outcomes for ratepayers. With considerable experience leading small and medium businesses, I have a lot to offer the community vision and plan.
I’d like to be the voice that you can count on to reflect our community views, values and priorities, ensuring council is focused on delivery of great outcomes for the people they serve, while strongly managing costs.
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NAME: Lisa Stark
COUNCIL: Frankston
WARD: Kananook
ADDRESS: Luxton Terrace, Seaford
EMAIL: lisainseaford@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: Lisa Stark, Candidate for Frankston City Council, Kananook Ward
•Ensuring the safety and security of residents and businesses.
•Actively prioritising support and services for families and the elderly.
•Supporting the fast and efficient roll out of the FMAC Structure Plan.
•Seeking State and Federal funding for infrastructure to manage growth, with particular focus on housing, health, education, transport, and businesses in the region.
•Increasing efforts to address the iniquity of spend on our region by the State Government.
•Providing support for businesses, particularly tourism, to rebuild, refresh and grow in a complex economy.
•Supporting sensible urban planning which focuses on long term sustainability and enjoyment.
•Full transparency for all council functions
We need accountable representatives of the people, who will put the people at the centre of everything we do.
Kingston Council: Longbeach Ward Rohan Parrant
‘Are you tired of watching Longbeach Ward fade while other areas flourish?
As a local living in Chelsea with two young kids and over a decade of community work, I share your concerns.
I’m not just a candidate; I’m a committed member of this community who understands the challenges we face.
My background includes:
•Working with schools.
•Supporting disability clients and coaching athletes.
•Advocating for survivors of abuse and vulnerable youth.
Additionally, I’ve led health and wellbeing initiatives in Victoria’s construction industry, which has given me the experience to bring about real,
Kingston Council: Chicquita Ward Tracey Davies
It’s been an honour to serve as your Independent Ward Councillor and Deputy Mayor.
I’m here for residents. I listen. When you phone or email I always get back to you.
My background is over 20-years volunteering in Kingston.
I was a long-term volunteer at Mentone Little Athletics and Mordialloc-Braeside-Junior-FootballClub, becoming a Life-Member in 2012.
I served on Parkdale Secondary College School Council and spent 6years on the Board of South-Metro-
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NAME: Rohan Parrant
COUNCIL: Kingston
WARD: Longbeach
PHONE: 0413 994 744
EMAIL: contact@ rohanparrant.com
Authorised by Rohan Parrant, P.O Box 262, Chelsea, Victoria, 3196
positive change.
I’ll be a strong voice for Chelsea, Bonbeach, Chelsea Heights and Harbour Town, focusing on revitalising our shopping strips, supporting small businesses and attracting familyfriendly restaurants, local festivals and enterprises that reflect our community’s character.
I am passionate about running community events and supporting local community groups, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute and connect.
I believe in tackling the basics — improving parking, road maintenance and footpaths — while addressing deeper issues like community safety, crime prevention and reconnecting with our youth through therapeutic care and skill-building opportunities.
With your vote, I will work to strengthen community engagement by supporting our sporting clubs, upgrading facilities, improving parks and recreational areas, and fostering a vibrant community where our families can thrive.’
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NAME: Tracey Davies
COUNCIL: Kingston
WARD: Chicquita
PHONE: 0412 164 030
WEBSITE: www.traceydavies.au
EMAIL: tracey4chicquita@ gmail.com
Authorised by T. Davies, PO Box 60, Mentone, 3194
Junior-Football-League.
I was on the Board of Chisholm TAFE. I do not belong to and have never been a member of a political party. Council is not about party politics but helping your local community.
As your councillor I’ve opposed inappropriate housing development, upgraded playgrounds and sporting reserves.
I’ve worked to provide better facilities for girls and women.
I’ve advocated for better roads, drainage, footpaths and parking. I’m focused on improving parks, shopping-strips, seniors and family services, community and sporting facilities.
I have worked to cut red tape for businesses.
I’ve run my law firm for the past 13years and understand cost-of-living pressures.
If re-elected I will ensure your ratepayer funds are used in an efficient and focused way. My focus is community. Please visit my website for further details.
Knox Council: Chandler Ward Ryan Bruce
I’ve called Knox home for over 30 years and currently reside in the lovely Ferntree Gully.
As a primary school teacher, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with
NAME: Ryan Bruce COUNCIL: Knox WARD: Chandler PHONE: 0421 893 553
EMAIL: ryanbruce6@gmail.com
many wonderful people throughout our community, which has been a thoroughly rewarding career.
In 2022, I ran as a federal candidate to advocate for bold climate action, a cause I remain deeply committed to.
I see opportunities at the council level to push for real, positive change within our community.
Education and employment are top priorities, and my pledge is to ensure Knox remains a hub for opportunity and innovation, enabling individuals and businesses to thrive.
I will advocate for affordable and social housing, as well as support those experiencing housing challenges.
Knox has made positive strides towards sustainability, and with ongoing efforts, we can further reduce carbon emissions and minimize our environmental impact.
Additionally, I am committed to ensuring the core functions of the council, including waste management and road and footpath maintenance, are delivered to the highest standard.
And lastly, I will make sure that rates are used responsibly and fairly.
● ● ● ● Lisa Stark
● Tracey Davies
Rohan Parrant
● ● ● Ryan Bruce
Merri-bek Council: Pentridge Ward. Nat Abboud
Nat Abboud is known for her hard work and she has a reputation as an accomplished and trustworthy community leader.
She has lived in the Pentridge Ward for 18 years with her family.
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NAME: Nat Abboud
COUNCIL: Merri-bek
WARD: Pentridge
PHONE: 0494 030 075
WEBSITE: natabboud.com
EMAIL: hello@natabboud.com
Authorised by N.Abboud, 2 Village Ave, East Brunswick.
Being an active community member motivated her to help to start the Coburg Farmers Market at Coburg North Primary School.
When her children attended Antonine College she was a supporter of the Indigenous Literacy Great Book Swap at the school.
Her membership on school councils, initially with four years at John Fawkner Secondary and now at Coburg High, as school council President is driven by an interest in our children's education.
Volunteering with Scouts and with local sports clubs, she knows the pressure on our sports facilities and open space.
Aware of the challenges small businesses face, she runs Rumi Restaurant with her husband.
She was proud to be a councillor and Mayor in 2016-2020. Nat is an independent, progressive candidate and she lives here in the Pentridge Ward.
Nat wants your vote and she is committed to being a successful and effective representative.
Melton Council: Lake Caroline Ward. Mimmie Claudine Watts
'Emowering Our Community, Together for Change,' Lake Caroline Ward! Professor Mimmie Watts, has called the City of Melton home for two decades.
She has witnessed the impact of the burgeoning population on local infrastructure.
The increasing demand for essential services and costs of living, are burdening families.
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NAME: Mimmie Claudine Watts
COUNCIL: Melton
WARD: Lake Caroline
PHONE: 0418 931 005
EMAIL: mimmiewatts.lakecaroline @gmail.com
Professor Watts stand poised to champion the enhancement of community services and local businesses.
Professor Watts has a rich background as a Commissioner for Multicultural Affairs, a Professor of Public Health, a Community Advocate, a RN, and a Scientist.
A collaborative spirit that transcends political, faith, and cultural boundaries, is needed to do this.
Her experience on the Lakeview Senior College School Council (six years); Western Health Board, etc., has imparted valuable insights in advocating for monumental projects such as the Joan Kirner Women’s and Footscray Hospitals.
Having seasoned councillors to effectively represent residents’ voices and collaborate with lawmakers has never been more urgent.
Together, we can shape a vibrant, sustainable future for Melton.
Professor Watts is committed to this vision as she embarks on her campaign for the Lake Caroline Ward. Let's keep rates manageable.
An Independent Candidate: a Social Progressive; Reward for Businesses; Support for Youth Services.
As a proud resident of Wellington Ward, I am seeking your support to represent you on the Monash Council as an independent voice.
Having lived in Monash for over 34 years with my family, I am deeply invested in our community’s well-being.
I am a principal lawyer at Monash Lawyers Victoria and have volunteered as a caseworker at the SouthEast Monash Legal Service.
With 39 years of experience in banking, finance, accounting, and law, I hold a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University, a postgraduate degree in accounting, and an MBA with majors in accounting, finance, and good governance from Deakin University.
NAME: Mazharul Chowdhury
COUNCIL: Monash
WARD: Wellington
PHONE: 0411 887 627
EMAIL: maz.chowdhury15@ gmail.com
FACEBOOK: Mazharul Chowdhury Maz for City of Monash
Authorized by: Maz Chowdhury, 43 Wilma Avenue, Mulgrave, Vic 3170
My long-term residence in the Monash City Council area has given me a profound understanding of our community’s needs, particularly those of our seniors.
If elected, I will advocate for:
•Keeping rates low for seniors and vulnerable residents
•Steering community well-being programs
•Increasing social and affordable housing
•Ensuring sustainable planning and development to protect our environment
•Promoting local economic growth and business development
I am committed to being a strong advocate for our community.
Please vote 1 for me, Mazharul Chowdhury, and then number all other candidates in your preferred order.
Yours faithfully, Mazharul Chowdhury Candidate for Wellington Ward
● ● ● ● Mimmie Watts
● ● Maz Chowdhury
Moonee Valley Council: Airport Ward. Simon Shamoon
As a young member of the community and an Independent candidate, my interests align solely with the concerns of our community and the welfare of local residents.
One of the most notable concerns is the atrocious parking situation in Mascoma Street.
From Boeing Reserve past Strathnavar Reserve's dangerous entry all the way to Lebanon Reserve there is severe congestion, espe-
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NAME: Simon Shamoon
COUNCIL: Moonee Valley
WARD: Airport
PHONE: 0412 215 279
EMAIL: peter@riveredgegroup. com.au
cially on weekends. Something must and will be done.
Another significant concern in Strathmore is overdevelopment. I will prioritise quality construction and tackle the issue of shoddy workmanship of too many new buildings.
Poor construction and weak urban planning lower the amenity of our area and further cripple the parking situation and congestion on our roads, particularly in and around Napier Street.
Candidates from the larger parties would have you believe that this subpar construction drive is of great importance to our area.
I can agree that construction plays an important role in our daily life, but not when it compromises road safety.
I will also stridently lobby for a freeze on Council rates as well as for the State Government to lower the Land Tax.
I strongly urge you not to vote for any candidate who would serve the agenda of their political party in this council election.
Vote for an Independent who will listen to you and your needs
Moonee Valley Council: Canning Ward. Jacob Hvezda
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NAME: Jacob Hvezda
COUNCIL: Moonee Valley
WARD: Canning
PHONE: 0430 171 359
EMAIL: jake@elecor.com.au
My name is Jacob Hvezda and I am deeply passionate about our suburb and the greater Moonee Valley area.
My family has lived in Avondale Heights for four generations and I am also local business owner employing ten staff.
My wife and I have two young children so providing outstanding sports and recreational facilities for our youth is a high priority of mine.
Community safety, local business development and infrastructure projects as well as supporting local community groups and clubs are incredibly important issues I plan to face head on.
My major vision and mission as councillor is to redevelop the Canning street oval and playground into a new sports and recreational precinct.
Our family will continue to live and work in this beautiful community for many years to come.
I will be available day and night to help our community with any queries or concerns that may arise. Please make me your first choice to lead Avondale Heights and the greater Moonee Valley community into the future.
Moonee Valley Council: Airport Ward. David Wright
I want to see the council focussed on the needs of its residents and rate payers; to concentrate on its core services and be held to account for the performance delivery of these services.
MVCC failed its consultation KPI. I want to make the views and opinions of the residents and rate payers
Murrindindi
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NAME: David Wright
COUNCIL: Moonee Valley WARD: Airport
EMAIL: david@ airportwardmvcc.com.au
heard in council.
I would increase council consultation and engagement using polls, surveys, and regular council information sessions.
If elected, one of my first tasks would be to visit every business in the Airport Ward and ask their feedback and suggestions on working with council.
An important role of a councillor is to monitor and performance manage the delivery of council services.
Although the council has KPI’s there are no KPI targets.
I would have targets set so that council can be properly performance managed.
An early task for me, if elected, would be to set up a dedicated web site and email address to which people could express their concerns, opinions, and suggestions for my follow up.
Independent candidate; Live in the Airport Ward; Attended Strathmore Secondary College; Graduated Melbourne University –Civil Engineer; professionally in IT for banks and financial institutions; Owner medium sized manufacturing business.
Council: Cheviot Ward. Paul Galea
Meet Paul Galea, council candidate for
Paul is a personable and empathetic leader who promotes initiative, respect and teamwork.
Paul decided to run for council because he believes his background in project management, strategic governance and operating two small
businesses over the past 22 years will provide a positive and lasting contribution to a newly elected council.
His intent over the next four years is to “move the needle” in terms of council’s performance and community satisfaction.
He wants community members to have more of a say in what their council is doing for them and in return for council to be more transparent on how it conducts its business.
He understands the importance of tourism to our Shire based on the four bed and breakfasts he operates from his hobby farm in Flowerdale.
He believes Councils should assist citizens across the Shire by cutting the red tape associated with the often onerous planning processes and approvals required.
Within Cheviot Ward, he senses the Flowerdale and Strath Creek communities don’t enjoy the same equities as their Yea counterparts and would like to see a rebalancing of sorts regarding the approval of council grants and projects for those communities.
● ● Simon Shamoon
Cheviot Ward.
● ● Paul Galea
● Jacob Hvezda
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● David Wright
Murrindindi Council: King Parrot Ward. Eric Lording
Short Bio:
Wide experience with Local Government as a shire engineer and we need a qualified engineer in council.
Wide experience in Building and Maintaining roads, Waste Management and Planning.
Wide Experience as a Director and Councillor
Trained Leader, Youth Developer and Educated in Training and Assessment and Farming.
Certified by Victoria Police to accept returns of unwanted/unlicenced firearms to make Murrindindi safer.
Also, a Police Certified Trainer in Firearms Safety.
A local for over 25 years and loving it.
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NAME: Eric Lording
COUNCIL: Murrindindi
WARD: King Parrot
PHONE: 0419 605 060
EMAIL: ericlording@gmail.com
Authorised by Eric Lording 1692 Murrindindi Rd Glenburn, Vic 3717
A Flowerdale Community House Committee of Management member for 10 years.
Already helped hundreds with council questions and problems.
Dedicated to helping you too.
Political party membership: Political party membership: Political party membership: Political party membership:
I am not a member of a political party on purpose as this has proven to destroy good council representation in many other shires.
Concerns: Concerns:
I will work to keep rates rises low and ensure monies are spent wisely. We do not get our fair share of grants and will address this.
I want to bring in an easier system to allow rates to be paid in 9 monthly instalments instead of current payments to halve the pain.
Road safety is my concern. We have bad accident statistics. I want the roads portfolio.
Our beautiful shire suffers from painful events. My goal is to improve the resilience of all.
Hospitals and doctors. Health leaders tell me they don’t want our hospitals closed. I will fight it hard.
Port Phillip Council: Albert Park Ward. Joan B. Lamb
Nillumbik Council: Edendale Ward. Kelly Joy
I am passionate about improving the lifestyle and wellbeing of our community and believe my skills and experience will be an asset to Nillumbik.
After a 15-year career in State Government, I recently started a consulting business and returned to academia – I hold degrees in agriculture and nutrition.
I also serve as a Board Director and am a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
My professional background has given me a solid understanding of
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NAME: Kelly Joy
COUNCIL: Nillumbik
WARD: Edendale
PHONE: 0408 690 151
EMAIL: kellyjoy@kellyjoy.com.au
WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ joyforedendale
strategic planning, government processes, and the importance of good policy.
I believe in genuine community engagement. As an independent candidate, I have no affiliation with any political party, and I have a low tolerance for bureaucracy and politics.
My priorities for Nillumbik are:
•infrastructure and services that support healthy, active living, for all ages and abilities
•sensible development in-keeping with local character and the green wedge
•long-term strategic planning, good governance and effective spending
Originally from Adelaide, I raised my daughter (23yo) as a single parent.
Since 2020, my husband and I have lived in Diamond Creek with our three dogs.
In my spare time, I enjoy dressmaking, tending my rose and vegetable gardens, and walking or cycling the wonderful Diamond Creek Trail.
Whitehorse Council: Kingsley Ward. Amanda McNeill
NAME: Joan B. Lamb
COUNCIL: Port Phillip WARD: Albert Park EMAIL: joanblamb3@gmail.com
three council terms. I bring extensive experience, a proven track record and understanding of community needs.I have raised a family and utilized local services like kindergartens and childcare I support new initiatives for future generations
My skills and attributes My and attributes My skills and attributes My and attributes
With multiple council terms and leadership in media,business and retail, I'm equipped to address community needs and climate action for a sustainable future.
My Aims My Aims My I am committed to preserving our heritage, parks and shoreline, ensuring residents' needs are prioritized to create a brighter future for Albert Park.
My vision is to drive growth, support arts and innovation, enhance infrastructure and foster a vibrant inclusive community focused on sustainability, diversity and safety. My
My name is Amanda McNeill and I’ve been the full-time Councillor for Kingsley Ward, Whitehorse City Council since 2020.
I’m standing for re-election because I’m passionate about continuing to serve our community.
Having lived in Whitehorse for over 20 years and raised my family here, I love our green spaces.
I actively volunteer with the Bluebell Hill Reserve, Mont Albert Village Gardening Group, and the Friends of Gardiners Creek Reserve.
F F F F A A A A CEBOOK: CEBOOK: https://www. facebook.com/ EMAIL: mcneillforkingsley@ gmail.com
Authorised by Amanda McNeill, PO Box 285, Surrey Hills, 3127
I’m committed to Whitehorse being a safe place with modern facilities and services that meet the needs of its residents.
I’ve always listened and acted promptly, putting constituents’ concerns before Council and focusing on community interest ahead of party politics, while being a member of the Liberal Party.
I’ll continue to advocate for key issues: keeping rates below inflation, supporting sustainable development, improving community safety, and endorsing council’s financial commitment to a Hamilton Streetscape upgrade and significant improvements to Gawler Chain Parks and Wattle Park.
I’ll seek further investment for women and girls, diverse communities, older adults, people with disability, business, and recycling programs.
I am devoted to the future of Whitehorse and to serving Council its residents for a full four-year term.
Please get in touch!
● Amanda McNeill
● ● ● ● Eric Lording
Whitehorse Council: Lake Ward. Denise Massoud
Long term Whitehorse resident, volunteer, current councillor and twice Mayor, I will represent your views honestly to Council.
I have advocated successfully and supported Morton Park redevelopment, The Round, Blackburn Lake enhancements, Nunawading Hub now a social-enterprise café, 1st Nunawading Scout Hall upgrade and senior exercise equipment in Tunstall Park (coming soon!).
My advocacy for tree protection, significant landscape overlays and our environment is proven and more opportunities for open space must be pursued.
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NAME: Denise Massoud
COUNCIL: Whitehorse
WARD: Lake
PHONE: 0418 309 622
EMAIL: denisemassoud.lakeward@ gmail.com
I support waste to energy, appropriate recycling to reduce landfill and climate change impacts. In a period of great change I stand for what my community values and provides them best outcomes.
Supporting community health and wellbeing through Positive Ageing and Family Programs is essential. Improved community facilities contribute to connected community including Nunawading Pool, Basketball stadium, Table Tennis, Badminton and more.
I advocate for a strong local business economy and encourage local shopping.
I stand for transparency, accountability, appropriate services, improved infrastructure, and low rates delivering value.
I will listen to you, hold ward forums, communicate and get things done.
Contact me: Phone: 0418309622
Email: denisemassoud.lakeward@ gmail.com
I will actively serve you with energy, passion and commitment. Vote 1 Denise Massoud.
Wyndham Council: Wimba Ward. Paul Mayen Malual
Why you should vote for me?
If elected, I will represent the people of Wimba Ward and not only that I will bring new ideas for a better future for Wyndham City.
As your candidates for the Wimba Ward in Wyndham City, Integrity is an integral part of me and I choose to be known for providing services to the people just I did in by previous role as professional.
With experience in retail, I can make sure our local businesses have
Wyndham Council: Grange Ward. Melba Waugh
I am Melba Waugh. I lived and raised my family in Hoppers Crossing for the last 32 years.
I have been actively involved in various community volunteering initiatives receiving several awards, the most recent of which are the 2024 Wyndham Citizen of the Year and the 2022 Victorian Senior Achiever of the Year awards.
NAME: Melba Waugh
COUNCIL: Wyndham
WARD: Grange
PHONE: 0422 452 019
EMAIL: wv@tpg.com.au
As a long-time resident of this community, I am deeply committed to making Hoppers Crossing an even better place to live, work and raise a family.
My focus will always be on what benefits our community the most. My priorities are
1. Revitalise Sports/Recreational Facilities, Parks and Community hubs
2. Empower Entrepreneurs - support local businesses and job creation
3. Sustainable Growth - advocate for Smart Urban Planning and Green Initiatives
4. Inclusive Community - celebrate our rich tapestry of cultures by supporting diverse cultural events and initiatives
5. Safer and Welcoming Communityincrease police presence, more lightings on streets and parks
6. Advocate for Senior Citizensmore programs to keep our aging residents mentally and physically active, socially connected and safe online
7. Fair and Affordable Council Rates. As for qualification, I have a master's degree in public administration and Agricultural Economics. I am an award-winning entrepreneur.
access to permit, ability to engage with customers at their fingertips and create a vibrant community of diversity, work with local and state MPs to deliver their promises.
Our residents of Wyndham seems forgotten in many forms starting by the state parliament with lack of commitment to Public Transport, youth employment, and chaotic traffic congestion across Wyndham are just examples.
If residents rates goes up, this should be reflected in the services provided - local roads maintenance, school zones and rubbish bin collection.
Improve our natures zone for residents to use without additional costs.
‘I am standing for change to make sure Wyndham has new ideas for a new future '
If elected, I will make sure we make the Councils accountable in terms of resources management and ensuring we have young people on board and providing jobs training.
I come with extensive experience 12 years with major banks. starting in retails as personal banking assisting small business customers to mortgage servicing.
My name is Ashley Hansen, I live in the Shire and I am seeking your assistance in my quest to become a Councillor to represent you at Council, I am married and have two grown children.
I have work in Local Government since 1983. Prior to commencing my career in Local Government I worked in Construction as a Carpenter and Foreman. I am a Qualified Building Surveyor and Town Planner.
I am well placed to represent you as I am very familiar with Local Government and how it works. I will get results for you.
I will listen to the Community and act on your behalf and hold Council accountable for its decisions.
I also know that if elected as a Councillor I will do my best to en-
NAME: Ashley Hansen
COUNCIL: Yarra Ranges WARD: Chandler
EMAIL: awahansen@gmail.com
sure you have a voice in Council I will represent all the residents and families within the ward.
I understand the frustration and costs when permits take too long, I understand that “time is money” when there are unnecessary delays, I will try and cut the time, within legislation when trying to get permits through and advocate for a sustainable and consistent approach for all Council services.
A vote for me will be a vote for accountability and transparency.
● ● Denise Massoud
● ● ● Melba Waugh
● ● ● Ashley Hansen
BALLOT PAPER ORDER FOR COUNCILLOR NOMINEES
■ The Victorian Electoral Commission advises of the following Council nominees, in ballot paper order.
■ Leadership Team. Rip up the Bike Lanes! VAN DER CRAATS, Anthony. CRAGG, David Keith. Animal Justice Party. KIM, Eylem, POON, Bruce. Team Hakim - Resident Independents. HAKIM, Jamal. ANATOLITIS, Esther. Team Nick Reece REECE, Nick. CAMPBELL, Roshena. Team Morgan - Make Melbourne Safe. MORGAN, Gary. GE, Liz. Team Kouta. KOUTOUFIDES, Anthony. KHAN, Intaj. Liberals for Melbourne City. RIZA, Mariam. MARTIN, Luke. Team Wood. WOOD, Arron. DEERING, Erin. The Greens . INGLETON, Roxane. BISINELLA, Greg. STEVENSON, Megan. Labor for Melbourne. REED, Phil. WILLS, Virginia.
■ Councillors (9 vacancies). TEAM WOOD. LIU, Philip Le. OKE, Cathy. ZERVOS, Nicolas Paul. NUR, Hala. CAIAFA, MichaelLee. WEI, Hope Lai. MICHELSON, Steve. TEAM MORGAN MAKE MELBOURNE SAFE CAMILLO, Rafael. CALDWELL, William. VOICES FOR MELBOURNE . MASTERS, Mary. VASILEV-ROBERTSON, James Mary Masters. TEAM HAKIM - RESIDENT INDEPENDENTS. SMITH, Michael. LAM, Lawrence. GAO, Judy. TEAM KOUTA . LIU, Gladys. RAMANI, Zaim. CARNEY, Emma Elizabeth. TJANDRAMULIA, Olivia. RIP UP THE BIKE LANES! GEE, Sandra. SINGH, Pratap. TEAM PARTICIPATE. SAITO, Asako. JANDA, Sam. ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY. KATYAL, Aashna. BANGAAR, Rabin. INNOVATE MELBOURNE. ROWSE, Andrew. GREENWOOD, Jesse. LIBERALS FOR MELBOURNE CITY. GUEST, Owen. LISTON, You Li. LABOR FOR MELBOURNE. GRIFFITHS, Davydd. SHEIKH, Sainab Abdi. ALEISI, Michael. YOUR VOICE MATTERS TO ME. MITCHELL, Krystle Krystle Mitchell. DURBIN, Jayden. THE GREENS. BALL, Olivia. MOON, Aaron. BERIH,
Barry. TEAM ELVIS MARTIN. MARTIN, Elvis. GALBALLY, Sophy. MUJRAL, Mavi. LIN, Jing. MOORE, Paul James. RYMER, Melissa. CULLEN, James. KENNY-SARASA, Carole. TEAM NICK REECE. LOUEY, Kevin. SCOTT, Mark. TEH, Lisa. PATTISON, Jannine. ALI, Hamdi. STANLEY, Suzanne. HARTLEY-KEANE, Simone. VICTORIAN SOCIALISTS. DADICH, Daniel Nair. FOK, Ben. UNGROUPED. SEND, E. LAND, Jake. KANSAKAR, Aishwarya. YUSUF, Mohamed. FRENCH, Callum John.
■ Sixteen local council election candidates across the state have been retired after being found ineligible to nominate.
Many of these are a result of routine checking by the Department of Government Services and Local Government Victoria crosschecking the VEC’s list of candidates with the register of local government candidate training.
This process identified that as of Monday, September 30, 12 candidates did not complete their training as declared in their nominations.
It is a legislative requirement for candidates to complete this training in the two years before election day, in order to be able to nominate. As part of the nomination process, candidates are required to declare they have completed the training and specify a completion date for the training. Over 99 per centof candidates successfully completed the training.
Before retiring each candidate, the Victorian Electoral Commission provided them with an opportunity to respond to the intention to retire them, as required by the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020. As a result, some candidates were subsequently matched against the register of local government candidate training and were not retired.
This brings the total number of retired candidates to 16, after four candidates were retired just after the close of nominations after being found ineligible to nominate. This brings the current total number of candidates running in the elections to 2215.
The VEC website is regularly updated to reflect the latest retired candidates.
List of retired candidates to date
■ Darren LUDOWYKE (Whitehorse City Council, Eley Ward)*
■ Matt PERKINS – (Banyule City Council, Griffin Ward)*
■ Ashok SHERWAL – (Wyndham City Council, Werribee Park Ward)*
■ Anand SHARMA – (Hume City Council, Mount Ridley Ward)*
■ Christine MAYNARD (Yarra City Council, Melba Ward)
■ Renee JACKSON (Frankston City Council, Elisabeth Murdoch Ward)
■ Ben FRAWLEY (Frankston City Council, Yamala Ward)
■ David GREENWOOD (Greater Geelong City Council, You Yangs Ward)
■ Paula MORGAN (Hobsons Bay City Council, Laverton Ward)
■ Mohamad ABBOUCHE (Hume City Council, Bababi Marning Ward)
■ Tegan DUNNE (Manningham City Council, Westerfolds Ward)
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Dahlin! It's the Jeanne Little Show
■ Dahlin! It's the Jeanne Little Show! is coming to the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale, on November 24, presented by Caroline Ferguson.
Written and directed by Kieran Carroll, the show weaves together song and story, detailing Jeanne’s humble beginnings raised by a single mum, to being a Gold Logie award winner in 1976.
Jeanne was well known for her remarkable career on the small screen, then in cabaret and theatre internationally and finally into her long battle with Alzheimer's disease
The Australian mum, who could talk to anyone, became an overnight sensation on Australian television after a one-off guest appearance led to a regular spot on the Mike Walsh Show in the 70s and 80s.
She interviewed the likes of Bob Hawke and Tom Selleck and was interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson on UK television. But her ‘overnight’ success ruffled feathers within the television industry, and no one congratulated her when she won a Gold Logie. Yet, Jeanne was a trailblazer for women in the Australian media landscape, not to mention women in comedy.
Caroline Ferguson is a Melbourne radio presenter, voice-over artist and performer. She has appeared in television commercials, theatrical productions, short films and web productions, and has trained with Impro Melbourne, The National Theatre Drama School and St Martins Youth Arts Centre
Kieran Carroll is an award-winning Australian playwright who writes dramas, biographical works, adaptations and comedies. He has had 25 plays produced in Australia, America and England and has received writing residencies around the world including the prestigious Yaddo in Saratoga Springs, New York. Recent productions include the highly successful Sons of Sun (Sydney Opera House, 2014-2018) and In The Mens (La Mama Courthouse, Melbourne, 2017).
Performance Details: Sunday, November 24 at 2pm. Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale https://www.kingstonarts.com.au/WhatsOn/all-events/dahlin-its-the-jeanne-littleshow - Cheryl Threadgold
Hello Asteroid
■ It’s February 26, 2070, and the world is about to end. So begins the premise of Hamish Pickering’s cabaret comedy show, Hello, Asteroid!
Pickering plays Charlie, Hamish’s future grandson, all alone with a piano and a bottle of red wine, waiting for Armageddon.
Charlie converses with his house plants, which audience members conveniently voice.
Profound metaphysical questions about our existence put randomly chosen audience members on the spot. For example, what use is fear if you know you are going to die?
There's much to think about on a late Tuesday night in Melbourne.
It seems Charlie’s only friend is his AIgenerated Robo-Aid, Allan
A Kubrick HAL-like presence in the ether, an easily offended voice of doom counting down Charlie’s last hour on Earth.
“Thirty minutes until impact, you have zero calls and messages.”
Charlie is experiencing an existential crisis. Not, we might think, due to his impending death, but rather due to his latest failed romance.
In between thoughts of life, love, and the universe, Pickering plays original compositions with lyrics set to cool jazz melodies ruminating on existentialist pillars: death, isolation, and meaninglessness.
Musings on life and love are treated with a sardonic smile. Questions from the absurd to the profound pepper the narrative.
Clever, gently comic rather than laughout-loud, this is a show that leaves you with questions.
How would you spend the last hour of your life?
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
■ In this new adaptation by Gill Hornby, an abridged dramatic reading of Austen’s work, violinist Madeleine Easton, accompanied by pianist Dan Le, introduced Austen to the audience and provided a melodic prelude for her work.
As an initiation, Easton takes us through a potted history of the Regency period and its music, giving the musicians a chance to play classical works by Schubert, Beethoven and Mendelsohn.
When composing the score of the much-loved 1995 BBC series Pride and Prejudice, Schubert’s melodies spurred Carl Davis, and this live soundtrack accompanies the reading.
Directed by Tyran Peake, Mikailah Looker’s simple set, comprising a chaise lounge and a writing desk, sets the tone; the audience transports to the Bennet’s country estate at Longbourn
Narrator Nadine Garner was delightful, luring the audience into the story with a gesture here and an intonation there.
With a swish of her grey velvet frock coat, she embodied each character, dexterously switching between them.
By just moving her knee or fidgeting with her collar, we felt Mr Darcy’s discomfort.
With the lift of an eyebrow, we felt Lizzie Bennet’s contempt for the obsequious Mr Collins
With a flick of the hand, we felt the scorn emanating from Lady Catherine de Bourgh
The audience hung on every word as the exceptionally talented Garner traversed the difficulties of pride, prejudice, and, ultimately, love.
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
Don Giovanni
■ Works from the classical canon are always open to new interpretations and renderings, hopefully bringing them to life for contemporary audiences from different backgrounds to those for which the original work was intended.
This was exactly the case with BK Opera's wonderful production of the Mozart opera Don Giovanni when it was set at a BDSM Play party. Giovanni plays out over two acts and is based on the famous Spanish legend of the libertine Don Juan
The central character is a promiscuous amoral nobleman who lies, cheats, rapes and murders as he takes full advantage of his social status in seeking to sate nothing but his own carnal lusts.
However, those very same carnal lusts, powering his self-serving actions, prove his undoing when a horrible fate befalls him.
Music for the opera was composed by Mozart with the libretto written by Lorenzo da Ponte The action combines tragedy with comedy, with elements of the supernatural also in the mix.
Mozart's dynamic score beautifully captures the whirlwind of feelings and heightened emotions felt by Giovanni himself and those in his thrall who eventually fall victim to him.
The main cast consisted of eight singers, ably supported by a small chorus of six. All eight gave strong captivating performances with wonderfully expressive voices. Sung in Italian with English surtitles, it was easy to follow the opera as its narrative unfolded, both in terms of the action taking place and the emotional and passionate turmoil underlying the action.
Robert Catto
Don Giovanni was directed by BK Opera founder Kate Millett who worked with conductor Gloria Gamboz and repetiteur/pianist Kevin Tamanini
This trinity of talented artists, working with a superb production team, created a pared-back and dark interpretation of this classic opera.
In so doing they did a magnificent job of realising the company's stated aim of presenting the classics to a modern younger audience.
A standing ovation then for BK Opera's provocative Don Giovanni Performed at the Meat Market Stables, North Melbourne.
- Review by Peter Murphy
The Librarian
■ Lochie Laffin-Vines has utilised his experience as a librarian to create a show that is comedic and charming with just the right touch of pathos.
The comedy is in the characters he identifies as fellow librarians with all their quirks and idiosyncrasies which make them human and believable. T
hose that frequent the library are equally recognisable as are their annoying habits and odd behaviour. They are all human. Into this mix Laffin-Vines gives us Ian who correlates his role as children’s story teller with his ambition to become the next host of Play School.
Dramatically, Laffin-Vines provides us with observations of human conduct, a personal narrative of Ian’s ambition and a book reading session requiring audience participation. The latter is priceless with adults singing nursery rhymes and recounting the gestures to ‘itsy-bitsy spider’ which this reviewer can remember from his childhood. The experience is universal and timeless.
Directed by Rob Lloyd with Sandro Falce providing the light and sound, there is a nice balance here between the character’s desire for recognition, an awareness of the delight and importance of his role, and the comic sensibility in the compassion and sympathy that ties with unrequited ambition. The venue also added to the occasion being held in the undercroft of The Bard’s Apothecary bar. In all, a worthy inclusion in Melbourne’s Fringe Festival.
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Review by David McLean
■ As part of the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival, Weave Movement Theatre ensemble members are performing The Solos at Dancehouse.
Weave Movement Theatre’s mission is to provide a platform for advanced performing arts training for people with disabilities. They encourage members, both disabled and nondisabled, creativity and aim to challenge conventions and subvert audience expectations.
Opening night’s presentation was Program One featuring solo performances by Anthony Riddell (collaborating with Peter Fraser and Dale Gorfinkel), David Baker (collaborating with Milly Cooper) and Janice Florence, Artistic Director of Weave Movement Theatre (collaborating with Michelle Heaven)
Anthony Riddell performed Two Arms Moving Independently. He imaginatively navigates a world where he discovers teeth marks on the sun and did so with strong vocalisation. He created an image using live camera to screen visuals and reacted in unison with protozoa images on an AV screen. The performance might have been enhanced with some music undertones throughout.
David Baker performed Shifting Ritual His piece was based on day to day rituals like getting out of bed, dressing, going to work, going home. The clever use of fast and strong instrumental music creating sounds of our world moving fast around us, and the juxtaposition of moving slowly and precisely through life rituals, worked well. The AV on a white vest was an enjoyable touch. David gave a very confident performance.
Janice Florence performed A Pleasant Haunting. Janice has a great presence and her mesmerising arm movements enhanced the visual story of what the voiceover told about her childhood stories. The final poignant poem finished with a lovely sentiment – You can’t get back to the lawns of infancy, but repetition has its lovely place. The performance was interesting, funny and very entertaining.
The program is confronting, interesting and challenges audiences. Congratulations to all the stage crew at Dancehouse who enriched each performer with exacting sound and lighting cues.
For future Weave Movement Theatre performances go to weavemovementtheatre. com.au
- Review by Lyn Hurst
$1 mil. assistance from NIDA
■ In 2025, NIDA will provide over a million dollars in student financial assistance across 104 unique scholarships thanks to the vital support of its generous donors.
The Balnaves Foundation, ARA, Tim Fairfax, YouTube, Prime Video, Daughters of Penelope (AHEPA Australia), Ingham’s and Animal Logic Entertainment along with new partner the Dylan Alcott Foundation have all pledged to support NIDA students from a diverse community to undertake world-class training.
NIDA CEO, Liz Hughes said: “NIDA is immensely grateful to our scholarship partners for this crucial support. These life-changing scholarships will enable talented creative students who may not have had the financial means to undertake intensive industry-ready learning.”
The extensive range of scholarships will provide support to students pursuing degrees in the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services, and Master of Fine Arts, by helping to cover essential living expenses and fees, with some offering travel costs, mentorship and paid traineeships at the completion of study. These scholarships include:
NIDA also thanks all other donors for their support for Life-Changing Scholarships including Andrew Cameron and Cathy Cameron, Andrew Michael and Michele Brooks
These are just some of the NIDA scholarships which are made possible through the generosity of donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and bequests through the NIDA Foundation Trust to support the next generation of Australian storytellers.
Applicants must first apply to their course of choice, and then apply for a Scholarship. Applications to NIDA close October 14. development@nida.edu.au.
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Anthony Riddell in The Solos. Photo: Paul Dunn
Maya Charles Sedergreen and Nick Beecher in Don Giovanni.
Photo: Kate Cameron
Local Theatre Observations
■ The Basin Theatre Group: God of Carnage (by Yasmina RezaUntil October 13 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Julie Cunningham. Bookings: thebasintheatre.org.au
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SIMPLY THE BEST Shows
■ Encore Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) Until October 12 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Annie Blood. Bookings: Trybookin
■ The 1812 Theatre: The Laramie Project (by Moises Kaufman) Until Octobder 26 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchinson. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
■ CPP Community Theatre: Hello Dolly! October 11, 12, 17, 18 at 8pm, October 12 at 2pm and October 19 at 5pm at Mahon Theatre at Aquinas College, 46 Great Ryrie St., Ringwood. Director/Choreographer: Tamblyn Smith; Musical Director: Charlotte Black. Bookings: https://cppcommunitytheatre. com.au/ For all ticket enquiries, please email: tickets@cppcommunitytheatre.com.au (In consideration of other patrons and cast, children under the age of three will only be admitted to the theatre for the matinee performance.)
■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Come From Away October 11 – 26 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Rob Robson; Musical Director; Malcom Huddle; Choreographer: Tailem Tynan. Bookings: cloc.org.au
■ LOTS Theatre (Legends of the Skies): Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, October 2427 incl. Matinees at the Casey Hangar Theatrette, Moorabbin Air Museum, First Ave., Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings essential. Trybooking.
■ Malvern Theatre Company: True Minds (Joanna Murray-Smith) October 27 – November 9 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Dexter Bourke. Malverntheatre.com.au
■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC): Pippin November 8 – 23 at Altona City Theatre. wmtc.org.au
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde) November 15 –30 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ Peridot Theatre Company: 1984 (by George Orwell) November 14 – 24 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Directors: Sharon Maine and Joe Dias. Bookings: peridot.com.au
■ OSMaD: The Addams Family. December 6 – 14 at the Geoff McComas, Scotch College Campus. Bookings: osmad.com.au
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Peter Pan (a new adaptation from J. M. Barrie’s classic) December 6 – 14 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Robbie Nicholson. Bookings: htc.org.au
Auditions
■ Nova Music Theatre: The Music Man. For further details visit novamusictheatre. com.au
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsence (by The Goodale Brothers) October 13, 14 at 7pm at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Morgan Thomas-Connor. Audition enquiries: morgantc94@gmail.com
■ The Mount Players: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) October 19, 20 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Vicki Smith. Audition bookings: Vicki Smith, stagestruck58@me.com
■ The Basin Theatre Group: Home, I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) October 20 at 2pm and October 22 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Bob Bramble. Audition bookings: bobbramble2013@gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold
■ More than just a retrospective of Turner’s hits, the Tina Turner Musical has been masterfully crafted by writer Katori Hall allowing the songs to provide added depth and nuance to a biography of a cultural icon whose life spanned several generations of musical change and whose experience resonates with societal issues which are still extant today; racism, abuse, rejection and identity.
Ruva Ngwenya plays Tina. Her voice is three parts silk and seven parts tungsten steel. You felt the potential from the first note and, when unleashed, you shivered.
She captured Tina’s journey, her vocal range and actions emulating the idol Tina became. A daunting task. Equally proficient were the cast who are too many to name but, vocally, they were stunning and they played their parts with the appropriate degree of comedy or menace depending on what was required.
And I will give a nod to the unheralded performer who played Young Tina
Theatrically, the set (Mark Thompson) was clean and efficient with an emphasis given to lighting (Bruno Poet) to affect mood and period.
This was evident especially in the psychedelic era of the 70s. The slick entrance of simple walls or props allowed the pace to be sustained. And locations were established by back projection.
What this meant was that an emphasis was placed on the performers to set, carry and maintain the atmosphere. A lone voice in the spotlight is a powerful thing.
Director Phyllida Lloyd, choreographer Anthony Van Laast and musical director Christina Polimos have given us a history lesson.
And just when you think you have come to terms with Tina’s life story, the finale explodes with a power that lifts the audience to their feet – literally.
The show began prior to Tina’s record breaking Brazilian concert and you felt the impact of Tina’s stage presence in the final scene. This is so much more than a musical.
If you could bottle Tina, this would be it. Just be careful when you pull open the stopper.
■ Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building and its iconic Spire will celebrate its 40th anniversary onOctober 29.
Throughout October Arts Centre Melbourne will mark the occasion with the release of a new documentary series Building An Icon presented by Tim Ros s, architecture and design tours, a unique furniture installation inspired by architect Sir Roy Grounds and an Australian Performing Arts Collection display.
The bold and beautiful Theatres Building and Spire, home of the State Theatre, Playhouse and Fairfax Studio, was the vision of pioneering mid-century architect Sir Roy Grounds, while Oscar-winning designer John Truscott masterminded Arts Centre Melbourne’s lush interiors. The official opening on October 29 1984 was a glittering party for the ages - the culmination of decades of planning, advocacy and construction.
Forty years later the beloved cultural landmark is undergoing its first major upgrades with the refurbishment of its glorious heritage elements and improvements to accessibility to ensure the Theatres Building can continue to welcome all Victorians
“Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building and Spire is the glowing centrepiece of Melbourne’s arts precinct, and we are proud to honour its legacy as a site for world-class performance and artistry,” said Arts Centre Melbourne’s Chief Executive Officer Karen Quinlan.
“We invite the community to celebrate and reflect on this significant milestone by attending a show, joining a tour, watching our documentary series or just taking in the beautiful architecture and design of the building,”
The Building an Icon series will be released
this month, showcasing the rich history and cultural significance of the Theatres Building and its iconic Spire. Hosted by mid-century modern design enthusiast Tim Ross, the three-part series features exclusive interviews and rare archival material to illuminate the story of how this cultural landmark was created on the banks of the Yarra
In conversation with guests including architect Victoria Grounds (daughter of Sir Roy Grounds ), and Truscott historian Denise Whitehouse, Tim Ross explores how the unique blend of striking architecture, decadent Hollywood-style interiors and mid-century Australian art so successfully brings together people and performance. The series concludes with a focus on the future of Arts Centre Melbourne.
Design enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view the Sir Roy Grounds furniture collection at Arts Centre Melbourne from October 28 - November 6, The newly released collection is designed by Melbourne-based K5 Furniture in collaboration with Roy Grounds’ daughter Victoria Grounds and architectural historian Tony Lee. In line with Grounds’ original designs the range exemplifies his restrained, minimalist style.
Members of the public are also invited to join a limited-edition tour of the architectural, art and interior design highlights of the Theatres Building from October 12-November 9.
Participants will hear how Grounds’ bold vision shaped Melbourne’s cultural landmark, experience the decadent interiors created by John Truscott, view highlights from the Public Art Collection and learn how upgrades to the Theatres Building as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation will meet contemporary needs while preserving heritage.
Also on display throughout October in the Smorgon Family Plaza is an Australian Performing Arts Collection display - Worlds Under the Spire – showcasing set models from the Australian Performing Arts Collection that represent productions staged in Arts Centre Melbourne venues since 1984.
For further information, visit artscentremelbourne.com.au
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Lost Book of Magic
■ From Amelia Mellor, the award-winning author of The Grandest Bookshop in the World and The Bookseller’s Apprentice, comes The Lost Book of Magic.
The high stakes finale in the middle grade series will have you staying up well past your bedtime to discover how the story ends!
The Lost Book of Magic is set in 1895, two years after The Grandest Bookshop in the World – which has sold more than 76,000 copies, won several awards and has been translated into seven different languages – reuniting beloved characters from the first book with old friends from the prequel.
Amelia embedded her novel’s setting with the real-world concerns of the 1890’s. The Gold Rush had ended, extreme weather took its toll on production, and people were facing unemployment, disease and starvation.
But while many other businesses closed their doors, Cole’s Book Arcade pushed through and continued to provide accessible education and entertainment for a city in need of joy.
Amelia Mellor began her writing career as her secondary school’s resident playwright in Year 11.
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was resounding with the fine voices of the classical singers of the future, as the venue for the 2024 Classical Voice Singing Competition for aspiring singers from Years 9 to 12.
In its fourth year, the CVSS is a vital part of the Melbourne arts scene, with the number of entrants demonstrating the enthusiasm for this competition, which has grown by 263 per cent since its inaugural year of 2021. It featured more than 200 singers over three days of competition, with singers coming from as far as Mildura and Sydney. One of the important messages to the singers from the organisers of the eisteddfod was “Enjoy yourselves and have fun – we wish you all the best.”
One of the showcases of the competition was the Novice Aria Award, which had 18 singers performing.
Taking out the winner’s prize of $250 was Toorak’s Anderson Mokyiu with an aria from another Handel opera, Rinaldo. Anderson also won the Max Riebl Early Music Award of $50, for the best performance of an early music item. The award commemorates the late young counter-tenor Max Riebl, who died tragically young of cancer two years ago. Like Max, Anderson is also a countertenor.
Claiming the runner up’s prize of $100 Isabella Hincksman from Surrey Hills, who gave a superb performance of Ombre Mai Fu from Handel’s opera Xerxes Singers benefitted from the wise and supportive comments of adjudicator Theresa Borg , and major sponsor Stewart Kelly’s House of Pianos provided a fine concert grand piano for accompanists Isaac Mouskovias and Christopher Milbourn to play.
Julie Houghton
First Love Is The Revolution
■ Wit Incorporated returns to the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Melbourne's west with First Love is the Revolution, written by VCA graduate Rita Kalnejais, from November 7-16.
Directed by Emma Drysdale, the story tells of a misfit teenager and a young fox falling in love, despite their killer instincts. Torn apart by their complicated families and an ever-oppressive society, everything from morals to destiny is tested in this whirlwind romance.
Comedic and scarily relatable, First Love is the Revolution is described as “a zany portrait of finding shelter in others when chaos surrounds you”.
Performance Details: Dates and Times: November 7 - 16 at 7.30pm and 3pm; Preview Nov 7 at 7.30pm; Opening Night November 8 at 7.30pm with reception.
Auslan Interpreted show: November 16 at 3pm
Venue: Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8A Hyde St., Footscray.
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MACBETH AT MUST
■ This MUST production of Macbeth in original style, poetic yet energetically bloodthirsty. delivered on both, plus some interesting angles of choreographed moves on the simple set (Callum Dale), symbolically framed by grey ragged battlement cloths .
Innovative physical depictions of Macbeth’s mighty battle feats, which led to his well earned Thane of Cawdor title, was a clever portent of choreograph usage in this production.
Praise to Su Min Lee, Eloise Vernon and Kyra Hatzikosmidis also for the banquet scene moves as Banquo’s (Jonathan Best) ghost glides to and fro.
The powerful “army line”, in the final battle scene, complete with rhythmic stomps, was another cleverly successful choreographed scene.
Yvonne Virsik’s concept of MacBeth addressing straight out with witches or army behind worked better for the army; the witches’ power was a little lost in that early scene.
The witches' speeches were a wonderful contrast to the brutal power talk of MacBeth (John Burgess) and his Lady (Elena Rufenacht).
The mystique of the three (Felicity Barrow, Tiara Pires, Jasmine Salter) with their rhythmic poetic emphasis on the first syllables heightened their manipulative power to determine MacBeth’s path to self destruction.
Fergus McLaren (Ross),Patrick Leon (MacDuff) Julia Faragher (Lady MacDuff) and Jonathan Best (Banquo) easily carried the honourable and good of the story in their roles, as the extent of MacBeth’s evil dawns on each.
The chilling murder of MacDuff’s wife and children was particularly poignant as was Ross’s attempts to break the news as gently as possible. And Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene seeped into our bones as we saw the internal havoc she had brought upon herself.
Lighting Ryan Mangold and Cai Venn was instrumental in pivoting our emotions using red plunges, shadows, and the horizontal beam over the army. Costumes had a useful eclectic era quality, highlighting the timeless qualities of envy, “o’ervaulting ambition” and the dangers of mind manipulation.
A most commendable production at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University.
- Review by Maggie Morrison
Bisexual Intellectuals
■ Fresh from an award-winning, sold-out Adelaide Fringe Festival season, the Melbourne Fringe presents Bisexual Intellectuals co-created and performed by three talented South Australian cabaret artistes.
The trio comprises close friends Millicent , aka Mim, Sarre whose ‘Opinionated’ won ‘Best Cabaret’ at
Adelaide Fringe 2023, Jemma Allen (award-winning queer parody musical Reclaiming Harry) and Rosie Russell (resident artist of cultfavourite cabaret, The Finest Filth Variety Hour).
The impetus for creating the show was driven by a sense of poor representation of bisexuals in society, media and pop-culture despite being the largest group in the LBGT+ community.
We laugh, empathise and play Bingo as bi-phobia is dismantled and oft seen portrayals of queer tragedy are dispelled all in a playful way.
The cabaret celebrates the joys of bisexuality through sharing personal experience and clever, poignantly written songs and dance.
The cast use a multitude of musical genres and dance styles to tease our emotions.
An Irish folk ballad gently highlights bisexual women’s attraction to effeminate men. A hilarious portrayal of the trope of bisexual women’s inability to sit in a chair comes alive in EDM headbanger. The skilful and exuberant cast includes a tap dance performance.
A simple set, clever use of audio visuals, lighting and sound effects support the artists.
With their strong voices the trio sang individual solo songs and also threepart harmonies.
Jemma had us rolling about with her confusion over the meaning of erasure when she sang and danced dressed as an eraser.
I recommend this Bisextual Intellectuals as a ‘Fringe must-see’ –this collaboration succeeds in portraying queer joy through a fast-paced, articulate and subtle one-hour show and with great humour.
Until October 13 at 6:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:45pm, 7:45pm (60 minutes) at the Festival Hub: Trades HallMeeting Room, Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Common Rooms
■ Lotus Root Support Group is playing at the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 9-13 at the Old Council Chambers, Trades Hall, Carlton.
This Singaporean autobiographical two-hander is created and performed by theatre makers Miriam Cheong and Shannen Tan, drawing on their experience living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The play hopes to shed light about the lived experience of these two artists with PCOS as well as the ups and downs of their friendship.
Produced by Adeeb Fazah and Miriam Cheong, the story tells of Miriam and Shannen being two broke theatre-makers with many things in common: A love of anime? Check. Went to the same primary school, secondary school AND junior college? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Double check.
With ovaries that have more holes in them than swiss cheese, insurance companies rejecting them for being “too high risk”, and existential crises about womanhood, Miriam and Shannen are banding together to deal with it the only way they know how:
Making theatre about it. But what if the differences they face through this are irreconcilable? What if their cyst-erhood is not as strong as they initially thought? And what does a Potato Rap have to do with all of this?
Candidly discussing the struggles of living with under-researched and misunderstood chronic illness, Lotus Root Support Group affirms the importance of human connections in times of struggle, as rocky and tumultuous as they may be. Because we can’t make it through life alone.
Performance Season: October 913
Venue: Old Council ChambersFestival Hub: Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St., Carlton Bookings:melbournefringe.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Apartment 7A
■ (M). 105 minutes. Now available on Paramount+.
A prequel to Roman Polanski’s iconic and highly influential 1968 horror/drama, Rosemary’s Baby, this competently made but sadly rather uninspiring outing never finds an identity of its own, creating a feeling that the entire endeavour is needless, produced to cash in on the reputation of a famous movie, and play on the current fascination with cinematic nostalgia.
Set in New York, circa 1965, the story centres on Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner, who starred in the far superior The Assistant and The Royal Hotel), an aspiring dancer whose career suffers a cruel setback when she is seriously injured during a show.
The injury sees Terry become addicted to painkillers, and during a low point, is found on the street by a concerned elderly couple, Minnie and Roman Castevet (Dianne Wiest and Kevin McNally), who take her in, and offer her one of the apartments in the building they reside, the Bramford. Taking up the couple’s act of kindness, Terry’s life seems to take a turn for the better, especially on a professional level, but as time goes on, she starts to get the feeling that everything isn’t quite right.
Those who remember Polanski’s original will know exactly how the story will end, which eliminates much of the suspense, but even on a dramatic level, Terry’s journey just doesn’t compel in the same way Rosemary’s did.
The references to the 1968 classic are amusing at first, but then never really go anywhere, and because nothing truly fresh is brought to the material, the story becomes familiar and repetitive.
While Polanski was completely suggestive in the demonic aspects of the tale, Australian director Natalie Erika James (who impressed with her 2020 feature directorial debut, Relic) presents the potential future birth of the antichrist in a more overt manner, as if everyone who watches this has seen, or knows of, Rosemary’s Baby and its outcome.
It is a disappointment after her distinctive work on Relic. Performances are okay, even if Wiest’s imitation of Ruth Gordon eventually becomes somewhat grating.
Apartment 7A is watchable, but when it is something that is connected to a bone fide masterpiece (I re-watched Rosemary’s Baby, and it still remains a ***** classic), expectations can’t help but be high.
Despite notable talent on both sides of the camera, this unfortunately ends up being a forgettable
viewing experience, but will make you want to revisit Polanski’s brilliant adaptation of the Ira Levin novel.
RATING - **½
Joker: Folie a Deux
■ (MA). 138 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.
After the commercial and critical success of Joker in 2019, it was inevitable that a sequel would eventually arrive, but the one that has is a long, dull and empty rehash that uses its musical gimmick to try and hide its tiresome, hollow material.
Set not long after the first film, we see Arthur Fleck/Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) in a Shawshank type mental institution, full of abusive guards, including the cheerfully brutal Jackie Sullivan (a well cast Brendan Gleeson). It’s here Fleck meets Lee Quinzel (Lady Gaga), who is besotted with the disturbed killer.
The two are instantly attracted to one another, and after a weak contrivance that sees Lee released, Fleck’s high profile trial begins, with his new found love watching from the outside, along with a horde of media outlets and crazed fans.
Like he did with the 2019 movie, co-writer/director Todd Phillips wallows in designer dour chic, fashioning the tale of a nasty, highly deranged individual as blockbuster entertainment, and the look at media/public obsession with a murderer is reminiscent of Oliver Stone’s very divisive 1994 satire, Natural Born Killers, but without any of the daring energy or bite.
There is zero chemistry between Phoenix and Gaga, and while Phoenix is typically committed, his performance is really nothing more than a series of poses.
There is no doubting, however, that on a technical level, the film is outstanding. Joker: Folie a Deux may have worked as a 90 minute experiment, where the film-makers could have really taken a chance to do something different.
Instead, we get a bloated (like so many of these comic book outings are), depressingly pointless movie where the audience is worn down with more of the same.
RATING - *½ - Aaron Rourke
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● ● ● ● John Burgess (Macbeth). Photo: Eric Stone
■ John Fegan was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1907. He was a boxer in his teenage years and was involved in the IRA and other radical organisations.
He was known as ‘Jack’ and his hero was the famous Michael Collins.
John was a colourful character in his younger days and was always getting into trouble.
He moved to Australia and worked as a labourer at Darling Harbour in Sydney during the Great Depression.
John became an actor after being involved in the workers theatre movement.
He joined the Australian Army during World War II and served in New Guinea
After the war he became a professional actor at The New Theatre in Sydney appearing in plays such as Juno And The Paycock, They Came To A City and The Shepherd And the Hunter.
His Irish accent was an advantage for his character roles. His first film role came in 1946 when he played the small role of a police sergeant in The Overlanders with Chips Rafferty
John continued working at the wharf as a labourer whilst developing his acting career. His film credits included Eureka Stockade, The Rugged O'Riordans , Kangaroo, Captain Thunderbolt, Smiley, Smiley Gets a Gun and The Sundowners
In 1964 he was cast as Inspector Jack Connolly in Homicide which was the first drama series to be produced by Crawford Productions
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The original cast included Terry McDermott and Lex Mitchell.
John played a tough pipe-smoking Irish character and was with the series for five years.
Homicide was shot in black and white on video tape at the Channel 7 television studios. In the early days the exterior scenes were on film and the sound effects were added later.
The Homicide series is available on DVD on the Crawford's website at www.crawfords dvd.com.au
In 1970 John Fegan guest starred in an episode of The Link Men
Two young actors were rehearsing a fight scene when Frank Packer , the owner of the network, came in. Packer, who had been a boxer
in his younger days but who at the time was in his mid-sixties, declared that they were doing it wrong and demonstrated the correct technique by putting the actor playing the police officer in a headlock.
John, also in his sixties, had been watching from behind the camera and suggested that since the young actor was the one who was supposed
HUXLEYS PRINT FOR GEELONG ART GALLERY GALA Whatever Happened To
Print Announcement
At the Geelong Art Gallery Gala, guests have exclusive access to bid on an annual-edition print produced by one of Australia’s most critically acclaimed contemporary artists.
The Gallery is announcing announce the 2024 print is Peter 2022 –2024 by The Huxleys
Will and Garrett Huxley are hot and in demand Melbourne-based collaborate artists.
Peter has been produced as a special edition for the 2024 Gala. This exuberant image is from the Huxleys’ series Bloodlines 2022 - a series of photographs that honoured trailblazing, legendary artists lost to HIVAIDS
Peter is a celebratory, loving tribute to a wonderful, intelligent and fabulously irreverent artist, Peter Tully (1947-1992), silenced by the HIVAIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 90s.
The Huxleys work evokes Peter Tully’s colourful, rebellious and creative spirit.
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Make Award – Biennial Prize for Innovation on Australian Craft and Design.
Geelong Gallery and Australian Design Centre present this major new national award celebrating innovation in contemporary craft and design.
Works were submitted by Australian designer makers demonstrating innovation in technique or material use, and the 30 pre-selected finalists from this exciting exhibition.
The winner of the MAKE Award, ceramic artist Vippoo Srivilasa, received a cash prize of $35,000 with a second prize of $10,000 going to glass artist Jessica Murtagh with a high commendation to textile artists and master weaver Liz Williamson. This is the richest non-acquisitive prize for craft and design in Australia Exhibition closes Sunday October 27.
Geelong Gallery
55 Little Malop St, Geelong
Three Echoes
The Arts
by 57 acclaimed artists heralding from Ikungi (Haasts Bluff), Papunya and Utopia Aboriginal communities in the western desert regions in the Northern Territory.
Artists in this exhibition have been drawn form the private collection of Andrew Arnott and Karin Schack and reflect the significant artistic developments and movements in time that contributed to the meteoric rise of the Western District Art movement.
These artworks hod special meaning for First Nations peoples, communicating important stones of gukunpa (Dreaming) and Country.
The relationships within families and ancestors; with flora and fauna, and the unique kind formations are the foundations of this art., Exhibition closes October 27. Benalla Art Gallery Botanic Gardens Bridge St, Benalla
At Heide
Icons of Modern Italian Design –Molto Bello
Heide Museum of Modern Art has announced a new exhibition, showcasing many of the most significant achievements in the 20th century Italian design, presented by Italian civil engineering group Webuild and supported by the Italian Australian Foundation and Rose Downer Foundation.
The show tells the remarkable
story of how, through marriage of Italy’s rich craft tradition, technological advances and a capacity for creativity, experimentation and invention, Italian design become admired around the world.
Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design brings together more than 170 objects spanning the 60 years from the first Milan Design Triennale in the 1930s to the Memphis Group of the 1990s.
Held across Heide’s main galleries and Heide Modern, the exhibition celebrates key figures in the industry and their enduring contribution to global culture.
In the Main Galleries, the exhibition design by Melbourne-based practice Studio Peter King draws inspiration from Italian architecture and classic interior design motifs, guiding he audience through the trajectory of modern Italian design and its enduring impact.
In Heide Modern, furniture from the 1960s and 1970s will be arranged in the living spaces, speaking to the function of each room and reflecting the periods in which the former residence was built.
Exhibition opens October 25 and closes March 25.
Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen - Peter Kemp
Beyond The Frame
■ Presented by the Glen Eira CheltenhamArt Group (GECAG). Until Sunday October 27. At Glen Eira City Council Gallery. Beyond the Frame brings together GECAG’s members and local guest artists to present their recent work. The exhibition will showcase the diversity of these artists, who range in age from eight to 80+. Encompassing traditional and contemporary styles in a range of media and subject matter, their artworks display differing methods of working, use of materials, and depiction of subject matter. Each artwork is brought to life through the artist’s vision, rendered through each individual’s experience and personality.
to be performing the headlock then perhaps Packer should demonstrate on him so the young actor could watch.
Packer got Fegan in the same headlock but during the struggle Packer ended up on the ground.
According to an article about the event in The Sydney Morning Herald, Packer's hearing aid came flying out and John crushed it with his foot. Packer insisted that he be fired on the spot. Upon being advised that John was performing a single-episode guest role only, Packer's response - according to Wikipediawas reportedly "Well, sack him when he's finished".
John won a Logie award for his performance in an episode of Division 4 for Best Individual Acting Performance.
Veteran Australian performer Reg Gorman described him as a strong actor.
John Fegan passed away from lung cancer in 1981 at the age of 74
In 2007 the original Homicide cast members Terry McDermott, Lex Mitchell and John Fegan were featured on the 50-cent stamp.
Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au
Musical chairs at Seven
■ Day by day, almost on the hour, there are comings and going with presenters at Seven. Switching from Nine to Seven Sport is football scribe Caroline Wilson but her start date may well be decided in court. Next defection is Luke Darcy who held numerous hosting jobs at Seven including AFL Footy, Wellness and other shows during his tenure of 15 years. Darc has announced he is quitting TV to concentrate on family business. A newbie to the 7 Footy team is former Saints icon, Nick Riewoldt
Superheroes in real life
■ As eight-year-old Nash lay in bed recovering from cancer his two favorite Superheroes from the movies paid him a visit in a US hospital. Through the door entered Ryan Reynolds and our own Hugh Jackman. They heard of Nash's illness and presented him with a bag full of toys. A win, win for everyone.
Mel Gibson treats kids
■ Mel has nine kids of varying ages but he decided to take his two youngest to the Red Carpet debut of his latest mystery flick, Monster Summer. We understand Lucia, 14, and Lars, 7, had a ball.
Sing A Song for Sixpence
■ Our apologies to the English nursery rhyme of similar name , we could not help squirming how inflation had spiraled considering Katy Perry was reportyedly paid $ 5 million for singing at the AFL Grand Final. She sang five songs. We understand Mike Brady pocketed a mere $30,000. Why do we persist in engaging overseas artists when the local entertainment is as talented but overall, the Oz entertainment scene is stuffed ?.
JazzFest in Melbourne
■ No excuses for missing the Melbourne International JazzFest. Be there, October18 -27. Enquiries: melbournejazz.com
Kathryn Crosby dies
■ Wife of Bing Crosby for 20 years, Kathryn Crosby died peacefully September 22, aged 90 years old. She was a screen actress 1953 to 1979 and raised three children with Bing. Her film credits appeared under the stage name of Kathryn Grant.
Three Echoes – Western Desert Art Curated by celebrated curator , writer, artist and activist Djon Mundine OAM AHA. Three Echoes – Western Desert art showcases works
with Peter Kemp
- John O’Keefe
● ● John Fegan
● Caroline Wilson
Across Across Down Down
2. Supervisory (position)
7. Pays brief visit (5,2)
11. Rule
17. Yacht pole
18. Untruth
19. Spanish cheer
20. Ellipse
21. Hangover symptom
22. Decreased
23. Woeful
26. Unfilled space
28. Citizen soldiers
29. Adolescent
31. Existence
34. World computer link
36. Archfiend
39. Female equines
41. Roused
43. Suspension of workers (3-3)
46. Morocco's capital
47. Writer, Emily ...
49. Frolicked
51. Pharaohs' tombs
52. Repaints (car)
53. Short-sighted
54. Lieu
55. Flip in air
56. Ill-treatment
61. Featured musicians
64. Nautical speed unit
65. Fellows
66. Extending
67. ... or nay
69. Possessor
71. US coins
74. Not apparent
76. Penny-pincher
78. Elderly horse
79. Phlegm condition
81. Anti-terrorist squad (1,1,1)
83. Wigwam
84. Aunt's husband
86. Scented purple flower
89. Desert illusions
90. Humility
93. Roll (dice)
94. Sailor's yes (3,3)
97. Made (wage)
100. From India or China
101. Saviour
103. Subway
106. Long letter
108. Short-circuited
109. Mistake (4-2)
110. Untied
111. Islamic governors
112. Renowned
113. Power group
115. Salon worker (4,7)
118. Minor roads (4,7)
121. Be without
124. Early harps
128. Hickory tree nut
129. Aimed
130. Cosmos scientists
134. Brings up (child)
135. Excessively fat
136. Overshadow
137. Fragrance
138. Existing
139. Abandon
140. Alluring
143. Natural disaster, ... wave
144. Vote in
147. Film
150. Extinct bird
151. White flower (7,4)
155. Not justified
157. Chime
158. Smell
159. Concur
162. Snapshots
164. Harrowing trial
167. Doctor
168. Rid of lice
169. Comfy seat (4,5)
172. Journalists' credits (2-5)
173. Polite
174. Unassuming
177. Deprive of food
180. Islands
181. Flight from reality
183. Reconstructed
184. Notorious gangster (2,6)
186. Potato variety
187. In vain, to no ...
188. Fulfilled (demand)
191. Actress, ... Diaz
195. See next page (1,1,1)
197. Megastars
198. Earphones
200. Idiocy
202. Middle-distance runner
203. Weeding implement
205. Protrudes (6,3)
206. ... de Cologne
208. Pleasant
209. Fireproof material
212. Funeral guests
215. US Mormon state
217. Feeble
220. Capital of Iowa, Des ...
222. Hiding game
224. Close watch (5,3)
226. Fries lightly
228. Wife, the ...
229. Bake (meat)
230. Crazier
232. Check
235. La Scala city
236. Dallas is there
238. Well-meaning person (2-6)
241. Spot
242. Admonish
243. Gain through will
244. Singer, ... Horne
246. Require
252. Mental stress
253. Renounce throne
254. Eyelid swelling
255. Focal point
256. Rug
257. East European
258. Opposition
259. Shipping route (3,4)
260. School project
1. Right on target (4-2)
2. Dr Jekyll's alter ego (2,4)
3. Ark builder
4. Moves (towards)
5. Recognise
6. Peru beasts
7. Battery segment
8. Grass
9. Weary sound
10. Xmas
11. Responds
12. Contraptions
13. Crocodile relatives
14. Taverns
15. Small lump
16. Wine jug
24. Trophies
25. Addressed crowd
26. Shaking motion
27. Listing articles
28. Actors Gibson or Brooks
30. Lamb's mother
32. Lack of aptitude
33. Instructors
35. Lament
37. Defence force
38. Beastliest
39. Raider
40. Glimpse
42. Map guide
44. Chooses
45. Thrifty
47. Long-snouted monkey
48. Ice-free Norwegian port
50. Rounded roof
53. Ponder
57. Freedom from guilt
58. Bare
59. Rocket ship crew
60. Talks keenly
62. Mountaineer's tool (3,3)
63. Oppress
65. Judi Dench stars in ... Henderson
Presents
68. Aviator, ... Johnson
70. Vigilantly
72. Admission
73. Old photo colour
74. Open sore
75. Dessert, ... caramel
77. Kenya & Tanzania region (4,6)
80. Letter jumbles
82. Italian city
85. Come together
87. Daunted
88. Prince Edward, ... of Wessex
91. Biblical garden
92. Auction
95. Containing nothing
96. Upwardly mobile young people
98. Ripped apart, torn ...
99. Naked models
102. Group loyalty (6,2,5)
104. Nimble-fingered
105. Helps
107. Piercingly
113. Flowered
114. Requested from menu
116. US cotton state
117. Betrayal crime
119. Cavalryman
120. Codswallop
122. Accomplish
123. US motorbike stuntman, Evel ...
125. Extract (metal)
126. In the Arctic Circle
127. Specifically (2,3)
128. Sacred song
130. Astern
131. Weight unit
132. Record label (1,1,1)
133. Droop
141. Pseudonyms
142. US Rhode Island resort
145. Lengthy (4-6)
146. Droll plays
148. Totally preoccupies
149. Unable to read and write
152. Behaved
153. Louts
154. Finish
155. Great Bear constellation, ... Major
156. Jockey
160. Congers or morays
161. Native American tribespeople
163. Stitched garment edges
165. Cain & ...
166. Vending machine
167. Hitler book, ... Kampf
170. Vile act
171. Largest Turkish city
175. Leaves out
176. Praise highly
178. Panic
179. Current (permit)
182. Prison occupant
185. Progressed (4,2)
188. Names used wrongly
189. Most easily offended
190. Cigar dust
192. Almond biscuit
193. Most corroded
194. Flightless bird
195. Trite remark
196. Band
199. Induces
201. Made amends
204. Rowing aids
207. In present condition (2,2)
210. Companies
211. Samples (wine)
213. Coral bank
214. Safari
216. Large yacht
217. Scavenge
218. Tardiest
219. Your school, ... mater
221. Slip up
223. German or Greek
225. Eastern veils
227. In the past, long ...
228. Russian space station
231. Putrefy
233. Four score
234. Toughen (steel)
235. Liqueur, crème de ...
237. Afternoon nap
239. Most senior
240. Enfold
245. Urges on, ... up
247. Junior Scouts
248. Epic tale
249. Notion
250. Highest point
251. Windmill arm
Rob’s single
■ Kilcunda singer songwriter Robin Lowe has released his new single. Titled Lies For War, Rob says the song addresses the issue of propaganda being used to motivate people to go to war, and to consider that the person you're being sent to kill (under different circumstances) could potentially be a best friend. The track is available on streaming platforms. More info: facebook.com/ robin.lowe.9465
Guitars for vets
■ Rock to Remember is a live fundraising event supporting veterans to be held at the Frankston RSL on Sunday, November 10, commencing 2pm – 5pm. Songs from the G4VA albums will be performed along with raffles, auctions and lots more. Mark Gardner, Carol Mikhail, Dave Cox and Lloyd Clarke are the artists who’ll share the stage throughout the afternoon.
Now or Never
■ Back by popular demand, It’s Now or Never featuring American Elvis tribute artist Bill Cherry will rock the Grand on Princes Reception Centre on Nov. 15 and 16. Organisers Rani Serena Promotions and Bertie Ekenaike join forces once again to support Alex Makes Meals with part funds from the event being donated to the charity. Get ready to be transported back to Elvis Presley's 70s era with a live band, glamorous jumpsuits and the King's greatest hits. For enquiries, please call 0409 411 359 or 0422 563 893. Tickets at Eventbrite.
I HOPE THIS MEANS SOMETHING
■ Climate change is arguably the defining crisis of the 21st century. The past four years were the four hottest ever recorded.
Some 40 per cent of the world’s population is at risk of rising sea levels.
Written and performed by Patrick Livesey and directed by Benjamin Nichol , I Hope This Means Something imaginatively addresses the world's threat from the climate crisis.
Livesey plays Corinthian, a young person navigating their place in the world.
Corinthian leaves their home and family trauma behind in small town Meningie, South Australia, after landing a job as a digital producer for a progressive company that promotes climate change research.
Corinthian’s wide-eyed enthusiasm soon turns to zealotry and obsession.
Increasingly isolated from friends and colleagues, the lines separating reality from fantasy dissolve.
Corinthian falls down the rabbit hole of climate extremism, seeing terrible visions of destruction.
The world no longer makes sense.
Science and logic have little real power to change the catastrophic outcome.
The world needs a grand gesture to wake up from its stupor, and Corinthian will deliver it.
Crossword Solution No 32
Livesey is compelling in their delivery of this dramatic monologue.
Lara Gabor’s video design, with its amoeba-like animations, gives atmosphere to the psychological underpinnings inherent in the narrative.
Live video superimposed onto screens, but out of sync with the live dialogue, provides a jarring that emphasises Corinthian’s fragmented reality.
It is thought-provoking, though what is hard to determine is its intent.
Is the focus on mental health and obsession or the climate change catastrophe?
Nevertheless, it is an interesting and timely addition.
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
Sigur Ros
■ Sigur Rós is returning to Melbourne in May 2025.
Performing their most intimate and emotionally direct album, ÁTTA, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Since their formation, the muchlauded Icelandic band has masterfully blended ambient electronics, orchestral and rock instruments, with the haunting falsetto of frontman Jónsi at the helm.
Monday, May 19, at 7.30pm
Tuesday, May 20, at 7.30pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall.
Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson
Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson
● Patrick Livesey. Photo: Jacinta Oaten
Where to pick up your free copy of The Local Paper
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Local Briefs
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■ ■ BUNDOORA. Bundoora Newsagency. Unit 3, 39 Plenty Rd.
■ ■ MONTMORENCY. Australia Post/ Newsagency. 41-43 Were St.
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■ ■ NORTHCOTE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Victoria Rd and Separation St.
■ ■ NORTHCOTE. Red Door Corner Store. 70 Mitchell St.
■ ■ NORTHCOTE. Sessions. Cnr Mitchell St and Victoria Rd.
Acikoglu, Yasin
Adderley, Christopher Ahmed, Hamza Al Sabgh, Muayad Allawi, Jason
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Austin, David
Austin, Dokota
■ Diamond Valley Cricket Association has issued the Barclay Shield fixture for the 202425 season.
■ Round 1. Saturday, October 5. Epping v Rosanna. North Eltham Wanderers v Diamond Creek. Macleod v Heidelberg. Bundoora United v Bundoora. Riverside v Research Eltham Collegians.
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■ LOWER PLENTY. Lower Plenty Newsagency/Tatts. 95 Main Rd.
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■ Round 2. Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, October 19. Diamond Creek v Bundoora United. Bundoora v Roverside. Heidelberg v Epping. Rosanna v North Eltham Wanderers. Research Eltham Collegians v Macleod.
■ Round 3. Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. Macleod v Diamond Creek. Riverside v Heidelberg. Bundoora United v Rosanna. North Eltham Wanderers v Research Eltham Collegians. Epping v Bundoora.
■ Round 4. Saturday, November 2. Heidelberg v Bundoora United. Bundoora v North Eltham Wanderers. Rosanna v Macleod. Diamond Creek v Riverside. Research Eltham Collegians v Epping.
■ Round 5. Saturday, November 9. Bundoora United v Riverside. Heidelberg v Bundoora. Rosanna v Research v Eltham Collegians. Macleod v North Eltham Wanderers. Epping v Diamond Creek.
■ Round 6. Saturday, November 16. Bundoora v Rosanna. Diamond Creek v Heidelberg. North Eltham Wanderers v Epping. Research Eltham Collegians v Bundoora United. Riverside v Macleod.
■ Round 7. Saturday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24. Bundoora v Diamond Creek. Bundoora United and North Eltham Wanderers. Epping v Macleod. Heidelberg v Research Eltham Collegians. Rosanna v Riverside.
■ Round 8. Saturday, December 7 and Saturday, December 14. Macleod v Bundoora united. Diamond Creek v Rosanna. Riverside v Epping. Research Eltham Collegians v Bundoora. North Eltham Wanderers v Heidelberg.
■ Round 9. Saturday, December 21. Diamond Creek v Research Eltham Collegians. Bundoora United v Epping. Rosanna v Heidelberg. North Eltham Wanderers v Riverside. Bundoora v Macleod.
■ Round 10. Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18. Epping v Bundoora united. Macleod v Bundoora. Heidelberg v Rosanna. Riverside v North Eltham Wanderers. Research Eltham Collegians v Diamond Creek.
■ Round 11. Saturday, January 25. Macleod v Rosanna. Epping v Research Eltham Collegians. Riverside v Diamond Creek. North Eltham Wanderers v Bundoora. Bundoora United v Heidelberg.
■ Round 12. Saturday, February 1 and Saturday, February 8. Diamond Creek v North Eltham Wanderers. Heidelberg v Macleod. Rosanna v Epping. Research Eltham Collegians v Riverside. Bundoora v Bundoora United.
■ Round 13. Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22. North Eltham Wanderers v Macleod. Riverside v Bundoora United. Research Eltham Collegians v Rosanna. Diamond Creek v Eltham. Bundoora v Heidelberg.
■ Round 14. Saturday, March 1. Macleod v Riverside. Rosanna v Bundoora. Bundoora United v Research Eltham Collegians. Heidelberg v Diamond Creek. Epping v North Eltham Wanderers.
■ Semi-Finals. Sunday, March 9. Two Days. Ladder Position 1 v Ladder Position 4. Ladder Position 2 v Ladder Position 3.
■ Grand Final. Sunday, March 18. Two Days. Winner Game 1 v Winner Game 2.
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TED JEPSON, 89, LOVES HIS RACING Harness Racing
■ Cobram on the Murray commenced the week on Monday September 30 with an even eight race card with a number winners coming from around the Goulburn Valley.
Congupna breeder/owner/trainer Eddie Tappe was victorious with 3Y0 Mr FeelgoodJovial Jurno Lombo gelding Im Dustee in the VHRC Pace over 1670 metres. With Victoria’s leading reinsman James Herbertson in the sulky, Im Dustee led throughout from gate three to easily account for Major Mal (gate six).
Lenny Lincoln which trailed after momentarily being outside the winner before dropping to his back and again easing away from the markers on the home turn). Polemarker Lenny Lincoln was third after using the sprint lane from three back on the pegs. The margins 5.5 by 4.3 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.3.
■ Eighty-nine-year-old Lockington part-owner/ trainer Ted Jepson loves his harness racing and Soho Tribeca-Meghan Suits Her filly Soho Playgirl at start number nine snared the VHRC 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1670 metres with ‘Herbie’ in the sulky.
Beginning best from gate two, Soho Playgirl looked likely to lead but went off stride shortly after. Regaining her composure quickly, the filly was sent forward to stride clear prior to the first turn and rated well, greeted the judge by 2.4 metres in advance of Beach Delight (gate two on the second line off a three wide trail and four wide in the last lap), with Okanui Beach (one/ three – three wide trail last lap from inside the second line) on the back of Beach Delight) third 3.1 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.1.
■ Echuca part-owner/trainer Mick McMahon combined with Steven Lindberg to land the VHRC Pace again over 1670 metres with Rockstar Leo, a 4Y0 Yankee Rockstar-Dreams Of Heaven gelding.
Fast away from gate five to lead, Rockstar Leo looked to be struggling approaching the final bend when Keayang Omar after racing exposed from gate two on the second line looked to have him covered, with Weres Wood Wood closing along the sprint lane after following the pacemaker, however Rockstar Leo rallied strongly over the concluding stages to reach the wire by 1.8 metres in a rate of 1-58.6 from Wheres Wood Wood, with Keayang Omar a half head away third.
■ Locksley part-owner/trainer John Nissen’s highly promising Love You-Im Lady Angus 3Y0 gelding Locksley Cavalier raced in partnership with driver Rebecca Bartley was successful in the Cobram Hotel 2Y0 & 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 1670 metres.
Not pushed out from gate two as 2Y0 filly Jackies Gift (gate four) was driven with aggression by Grant Forrest to retain the front running from polemarker Cresco Cashflow, Locksley Cavalier after settling three pegs quickly came away from the markers to stride clear racing for the bell and was never headed to score by 4.5 metres from Jackies Gift which stuck to her task well.
Speedy Comet also a two year old (five pegs after a bad beginning from outside the front line) was third albeit 17.4 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.5.
■ Avenel trainer Greg Norman used the services of Nathan Jack aboard Bettors DelightUltimate CC gelding Cee Cee Lou to snare the 1670 metre CMCU 3Y0 Maiden Pace in a mile rate of 1-57.4.
Leading from gate three, Cee Cee Lou had to pull out all stops to deny poleline first starter Betathanabougtone which angled off his back on turning, going down by a half head.
Red Shores after being eased from outside the front line to possie three back in the moving line was third 6.8 metres away.
■ Kialla trainer Wayne Potter chalked up a double on the day with 4Y0 Rocknroll HeavenAllnight Kiss gelding Rocknroll Kiss (Nathan Jack) taking the 1670 metre VHRC Pace and 4Y0 Art Major-Kissmecatie mare Honest Harriet driven by daughter Tasmyn the 2170 metre VHRC Pace, while Jack also snared a double after driving Kilmore breeder/owner/trainer Billy Milner’s 6Y0 Love You-Auravale gelding Astro to a all the way victory in the 2170 metre VHRC Trotters Handicap.
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Fuel incentive
■ Racing returned to Swan Hill on Tuesday with a really good eight race card with fast times the order of the night- all starters receiving a $50 fuel voucher for supporting the meeting.
Rochester breeder/part-owner/trainer/driver Neville Pangrazio received all of the spoils after 4Y0 Downbytheseaside-A Few Dollars More mare Ivana Bytheseaside cored in the opening race on the program – the Heidi George Mares Classic (2nd Heat) over 1750 metres.
After being trapped wide from gate six, Ivana Bytheseaside worked forward to stride clear racing for the bell and just lasted to record a strong head margin over Shes Poppy along the sprint lane from three pegs which flew late. Starzinhereyes which trailed the winner after leading out from the pole also made use of the sprint lane when third 2.7 metres away. The mile rate a slick 1-55.1.
■ Goornong trainer Peter Salathiel snared the quinella in the Skyvalley @ Aldebaran Park Pace over 2240 metres with Marlo Mareau, a home bred filly by Auckland Reactor from Charli Springfield driven by James Herbertson returning a mile rate of 1-58.3.
Settling at the tail from the extreme draw as Gemaedde led from outside the front line, Marlo Mareau was set alight racing for the bell to park outside the pacemaker for the final circuit after an unsuccessful bid for the front running.
Showing great heart on turning, Marlo Mareau defied all challengers to score from Sports Narrator which trailed the leader from gate five, easing to be one/one in the last lap. Gemaedde fought on bravely for third 1.4 metres back.
■ Birdwoodton trainer Lachlan Prothero landed the 2240 metre Vincent @ Alabar Pace with 5Y0 Always B Miki-Graces Beach gelding Goodtime Bravo ($41.00) in a rate of 2--00.7.
Driven by Neil McCallum, Goodtime Bravo first up since May and first up for the stable was most impressive after being taken back to the rear from outside the front line as tough 7Y0 gelding Foregone Conclusion (Reagan Clarke) led from gate two.
Making a fast run in the last lap to join the leader on the final bend, Goodtime Bravo appeared to win with plenty in hand untouched by 3 metres from the pacemaker with Kitsune (three wide to outside the leader – one/one – one two home turn) and wide in the straight third a head back.
■ Rochester trainer Caitlin Guppy who is having a great run at present quinellaed the Imperial Count @ Bellmore Park Stud Pace over 2240 metres with 8Y0 Julius Caesar-Dillon Daffodill mare Noble Julia who defeated her stablemate Mynameisruby by a half head and in doing so, brought up two wins in succession.
Driven by Bendigo’s Liam Older, Noble Julia led from gate two, quickly handing over to Mynameisruby with the pair controlling the race. With no moves being made until the final circuit when Alby Ashwood sent The Interceptor forward from three back to join the leader on the home turn, Mynameisruby kicked clear looking the winner, however through the agency of the sprint lane, Noble Julia made a last stride dive at the leader to get the judges verdict in a tight photo. Marako Shark flashed home out wide from the tail for third 4.8 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.3.
■ Robinvale owner/trainer Noel Walsh who has faced lots of adversity over the years provided 7Y0 Sunshine Beach-Ronzel Gem gelding Ronzel Sonny to register a half neck margin in the 1750 metre Kvintet Avenger @ Truscott Lodge Pace.
With Bendigo’s Jack Laugher driving, Ronzel Sonny settled four back in the moving line from gate two on the second line as the heavily supported No Emotion led from gate two. Gaining a beaut three wide trail home in the last lap on the back of Chalkncheddar ahead of him, Ronzel Sonny after angling wide in the straight flashed home to blouse Chalkncheddar and No Emotion which held third 4.9 metres back in a 1-58.3 mile rate.
Double Day
■ Double Wednesday saw Terang race in the afternoon and Bendigo at night.
Popular Balliang East owner/trainer/driver Robert Young was victorious with 5Y0 Danny Bouchea-Kilmainham gelding Scar in the Stallion Tender Closees October 3 Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres at Terang making it two wins from his last three starts at the track.
Despite racing uncovered from gate six outside the pacemaker Kyvalley Surfrider, Scar did it tough but did it well striding clear in the back straight on the final occasion to score by 2.7 metres from Lair Of The Eagle (one/two from gate five) and Baltic Spirit (one/one from the extreme draw) who was a half neck away third. The mile rate 2-03.3.
■ Lara’s James Warnock is having a great run and 4Y0 Metropolitan-Trish Bromac gelding Caledonian Ranger raced by him and son Paul led throughout from gate two in the Mt Noorat Freighters Pace.
Driven by Michelle Phillips, Caledonian Ranger gave his supporters cause for concern when shifting up the track on turning, but held on to greet the judge by a half neck only from Eastbro Chrissy which trailed using the sprint lane. Goodtime Libby (three Pegs) angled wide on turning for third a half neck away in a blanket finish. The mile rate 1-58.1.
■ It was a great day for Moyreisk’s Ainsworth family with Ashley taking the 2180 metre WD News – Terang Express Trotters Handicap with 9Y0 Danny Bouchea-Palkia mare Boutika and father Barry the Morsbearings Pace over the same trip with honest 9Y0 Jet Laag-Nareece Beware mare Asharah, both driven by James Herbertson.
Boutika enjoyed a sweet passage from the pole trailing the leader Majestic Connies (gate three) before easing away from the inside to stride clear on the home turn and score by a huge 28.1 metres in a rate of 2-02,3, Old Villa Boy came from near last for second, with Majestic Connies third 5.6 metres back after racing very roughly on turning.
Asharah chalked up her eighth success in 177 outings (39 placings) and after a perfect one/one passage from gate two, easily accounted for a death-seating Pickle It by 10.4 metres with One Off (one/two) 2.4 metes away third. The mile rate two minutes even. Barry’s wife Katrina races Boutika and is the co-owner of Ashara. with Barry.
■ At Bendigo, Daylesford trainer Anne-Maree Conroy combined with brother Glenn to land the Always Ready @ Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres with With Aplomb, a filly by Wishing Stone from Maori Aplomb.
Taken back from outside the front line when trapped wide, With Aplomb spent most of the race at the rear after avoiding a few gallopers early.
Going forward three wide in the last lap, With Aplomb was lucky to miss the breaking Manda Kyvalley before finishing best to prevail by 1.2 metres in a 1-58.6 mile rate from Dona Amalia (one/two – three wide last lap to lead on the home turn). Jansu after racing exposed from gate three was a game third 3 metres back.
■ Riddell co-trainers Chris Lang and Sonia Mahar were victorious with lightly raced Tactical Landing-Dream Interest filly Rubys Dream in the Helpisontheway @ Llowalong Farms Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres. Driven by Chris, Rubys Dream led throughout from gate two, easily accounting for Saydie who
made up many yards from an early break. Casa Alberta was third from mid-field. The margins 16.8 by a head in a 2-00.2 mile rate.
■ Longlea trainer Clinton McSwain and Myrniong reinsman Greg Sugars have formed a successful combination, taking the Bendigo Sports & Classic Car Club Pace over 1650 metres with 4Y0 Vincent-Miss Saxony mare I See Iris, leading all of the way from gate four to defeat Ozzie Joybell (one/one) by a metre. Harley Blue (one/two) ran on late for third a half head away.
■ Toolern Vale’s Ewa Justice was patient personified aboard the Kate Hargreaves trained Bettors Delight-Posties Desire 4Y0 gelding Can Feel The Fury in the 2150 metre Captain Crunch @ Alabar Bloodstock Pace.
Settling three pegs from inside the second line as polemarker Cotchinellie led from the pole before handing over to Royal Starzzz (gate three), Can Feel The Fury used the sprint lane to record a very good five metre victory over Cotchinellie who also made use of the sprint lane. Angelshavtime (one/two – three wide last lap) was third a half neck away in a mile rate of 156.6.
At Ballarat
■ Ballarat raced on Thursday and what a night it was for Ararat co-owners Michael and Kath McGrath when their home bred 5Y0 Louey Louey Louey-Rani Rose gelding Wills Maverick scored in an eventful Springfest 4Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres.
Trained by 76 year old Michael, Wills Maverick settled five back along the markers from gate four on the second line as Castles In The Sky began fast to lead from gate two for Anne-Maree and Glenn Conroy, with the raging hot $1.50 poleline favourite Keayang Sadie going off stride and galloping wildly on the first turn putting herself out of business and Aldebaranspartacus (gate three) going into a uncontrollable gallop shortly after which continued for the entire race.
Coming away from the inside racing for the bell to gain one/one cover for the final circuit as Tara Tuff eased off the back of the leader. Wills Maverick received a lovely trail with No Remorse on his back.
Still at the head of affairs approaching the home turn after Prosperous galloped back through the field, Castles In The Sky was running a bold race with both Wills Maverick and No Remorse out wide in hot pursuit to gather in the leader and fight out the finish and it was Wills Maverick (Michael Bellman) to gain the day by a head from No Response who ran yet another placing, with Castles In The Sky 2 metres away third after being inconvenienced most of the way by galloping Alderbaranspartacus on her inside. The mile rate 2-02.9. It had been ten years since the McGrath’s last winner so the victory was very special.
■ Melton owner/trainer Michael Coulter landed the Isuzu Ute Ballarat 4Y0 & Older Pace over 1710 metres with 5Y0 Bettors Creek-Boyds Creek gelding Jimmy Breeze.
Heavily backed and beaten when making his debut at Shepparton in September, Jimmy Breeze on this occasion when driven once again by Ryan Sanderson travelled sweetly trailing first starter Picture Us Rollin (gate three) from the Tindale barn and after easing three wide on the final bend was just a little too strong at the finish, scoring by 1.4 metres in a mile rate of 1-55.5.
Polemarker Alamo after trailing the leader was third 3.4 metres back after being held up with no clear run.
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TOP FIELD FOR CAULFIELD GUINEAS
■ The Caulfield Guineas ,to be run on October 12, has attracted a top field of three-yearolds, hoping to make the big scene.
The race, mainly for breeding purposes, attract breeders from all over the world.
This year should be no exception, as the dealing is done with three- year-olds being put through their paces for the 1600 metre trip.
At the time of going to press, the James Cummings’s top colt, Broadsiding, who is taking all before him, and showing his class and against his fellow best, in favourite.
From his eight starts he has won five and in great fashion all in style.
He has a small habit of missing the start, but settles well and comes from off the pace.
Cummings summed him, saying he is a dream to train, and is always on the ball.
In the Golden Slipper, most good judges felt that the Gai Waterhouse- Andrew Bott, thought their charge, Storm Boy, was the one that would get the chocolates.
He was showing plenty, and was sent out favourite for the Golden Slipper, but was relegated to third.
The stable said he ran a couple of good races, but appears to not have the class to beat Broadsiding
From Storm Boy’s nine starts, he has won five with two thirds, and two close fourths.
Another that will attract attention is Linebacker, who ran sixth in the Golden Rose.
He is nicely bred by the Caulfield Blue Diamond winner, Super Seth.
He was only beaten three quarters of a length by Broadsiding in the Champagne Stakes over 1600 metres back in April, on a heavy ten track back on April 20. So, there is definitely talent there.
One that has arrived lately with a bit of talent, is the Clinton Mc Donald galloper, Angel Capital, a bit of a late comer, but good.
He accounted for two smart types in Public Attention, with Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior , and the Gai Waterhouse colt, Wanaruah, who had won two out of threebefore that.
And one that goes alright is Anode, who ran a good second to another smart one in Traffic Warden, in the Run to the Rose
Yet another of the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian team.
Another with ability is the Hayes combination trained, Ndola, who won well on September 28, over 1400 metres.
First up after a spell he got back to his best beating Anode, and Storm Boy I feel the top team may be up against him here over 1600 metres.
Another that is pretty smart is the former Western Australian, Bustling, who won the coveted Karakatta Plate one of the main races on the Western Australian plate.
Now with leading Victorian trainers, Mick Price and Michael Ken Junior, he is pretty smart of on his day.
Could run a place here, but the top two are the ones to beat.
One that impresses me is the Clinton McDonald trained, here in Victoria, is Angel
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Capital, who won in brilliant fashion at Caulfield on September 21.
The son of top Irish sire, Harry Angel, has hit top form. His win in the Caulfield Guineas over 1400
metres, in great fashion, winning fiveof his seven starts.
He was impressive and the stable agree with me.
The Gai Waterhouse-Adrian Bott trained Lady of Camelot, the winner of the Golden Slipper gives every indication that she will have no trouble with the 1600 metres trip and will be right in this.
Another that showed great potential is the Victorian colt, Growing Empire
The colt is with the top team at Ciaron Maher’s stables, superbly bred by leading sire, Zoustar, a winner of three of his four starts.
He looked impressive winning his last outing at Caulfield on Memsie Stakes Day
His run in the Manikato was superb, and he ran well.
He is smart, but so are some up top.
The Chris Waller trained colt
ability, as proven with his first two wins from his only two starts.
He was then sent for a short spell, returning to run in the Run to The Rose, but needed the run, finishing fifth behind Traffic Warden.
He ran a good fourth to Broadsiding in the Golden Rose, which was quite good.
He is better than that, and Waller is keen on his chances in this.
Another colt prepared by the Freedman team, Tropicus, has been clashing with the best, and running well, and has a chance here, especially his run in the Run to The Rose
He improved against Broadsiding finishing seventh in the Golden Rose.
Next is the Mick Price-Michael Kent Junior, Private Life, who wasn’t far away in the Guineas prelude finishing fourth at his third start.
However, he is up against the cream here, and would need to improve on that run.
I am going for the silk, horses like Broadsiding, Storm Boy and possibly Angel Capital, who looked good winning at Caulfield - Ted Ryan
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WEEKEND’S LOCAL CRICKET RESULTS
Premier
■ Firsts. Carlton 1st XI 1/25 v Essendon 1st XI 9/180, abandoned. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI 10/159 v Casey South Melbourne 1st XI 10/ 174. Melbourne University 1st XI 9/290 v Prahran 1st XI, abandoned. Ringwood 1st XI 0/ 37 v Camberwell Magpies 1st XI 8/229. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 10/133 v Geelong 1st XI 6/278. Richmond 1st XI 6/307 v Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI 0/35, abandoned. Footscray 1st XI 2/0 v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI 6/237, abandoned. Melbourne 1st XI 9/289 v Northcote 1st XI, abandoned. Dandenong 1st XI 9/201 v St Kilda 1st XI, abandoned.
■ Seconds. Essendon 2nd XI 6/208 v Carlton 2nd XI 3/48, abandoned. Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI 2/153 v Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI 10/214. Prahran 2nd XI 1/52 v Melbourne University 2nd XI 10/101, abandoned. Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI 9/309 v Ringwood 2nd XI 1/11, abandoned. Geelong 2nd XI 0/52 v Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI 6/ 67, abandoned. Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI 3/ 16 v Richmond 2nd XI 8/264, abandoned. Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI 7/165 v Footscray 2nd XI 1/28, abandoned. Melbourne 2nd XI 0/ 32 v Northcote 2nd XI 9/166, abandoned. St Kilda 2nd XI v Dandenong 2nd XI 7/238, abandoned.
■ Thirds. Carlton 3rd XI v Essendon 3rd XI 10/181, abandoned. Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI 8/190 drew with Casey South Melbourne 3rd XI 9/139. Melbourne University 3rd XI 10/ 177 v Prahran 3rd XI, abandoned. Ringwood 3rd XI 0/12 v Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI 8/ 258, abandoned. Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI 3/80 v Geelong 3rd XI 3/151. Richmond 3rd XI 6/238 v Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI, abandoned. Footscray 3rd XI v Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI 4/ 226, abandoned. Melbourne 3rd XI 5/96 v Northcote 3rd XI 9/211, abandoned. Dandenong 3rd XI 9/195 v St Kilda 3rd XI, abandoned.
■ Fourths. Essendon 4th XI 8/89 defeated by Carlton 4th XI 7/277. Casey South Melbourne 4th XI 6/158 defeated by Frankston Peninsula 4th XI 6/225. Prahran 4th XI 6/237 v Melbourne University 4th XI 0/29, abandoned. Camberwell Magpies 4th XI v Ringwood 4th XI 9/180. Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI v Richmond 4th XI 6/306, abandoned. Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI v Footscray 4th XI 4/194. Northcote 4th XI 3/57 defeated by Melbourne 4th XI 9/236. St Kilda 4th XI v Dandenong 4th XI, cancelled. Geelong 4th XI v Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI.
Diamond Valley
■ Barclay Shield. Epping 1st XI 3/104 v Rosanna 1st XI 6/195, abandoned. North Eltham Wanderers 1st XI 6/143 v Diamond Creek 1st XI 9/139. Macleod 1st XI v Heidelberg 1st XI 4/114, abandoned. Bundoora United 1st XI v Bundoora 1st XI 2/168, abandoned. Riverside 1st XI 4/86 v Research Eltham Collegians 1st XI 9/116, abandoned.
■ Money Shield. Banyule 1st XI v Montmorency 1st XI 4/130, abandoned. Bundoora Park 1st XI 9/99 v Eltham 1st XI, abandoned. Lower Plenty 1st XI 3/198 v Lalor Stars 1st XI, abandoned. Lower Eltham 1st XI 1/167 v Plenty 1st XI, abandoned. Greensborough 1st XI 10/ 157 v Rosebank 1st XI 2/69, abandoned.
■ Mash Shield. Hurstbridge 1st XI 10/152 v Rivergum 1st XI 4/153. Laurimar 1st XI 6/ 150 v South Morang 1st XI, abandoned. Mernda 1st XI v Panton Hill 1st XI 3/127, abandoned. Dennis 1st XI 1/35 v Thomastown United 1st XI 5/211, abandoned. Thomastown 1st XI 10/155 v Mill Park 1st XI 7/197.
■ B-Grade. Diamond Creek 2nd XI 2/141 v Riverside 2nd XI 8/153, abandoned. Heidelberg 2nd XI 4/107 v Epping 2nd XI, abandoned. Montmorency 2nd XI 7/147 v North Eltham Wanderers 2nd XI, abandoned. Plenty 2nd XI 2/123 v Mernda 2nd XI 9/237, abandoned. Rosanna 2nd XI 6/76 v Banyule 2nd XI, abandoned.
■ C-Grade. Riverside 3rd XI 2/81 v Lower Plenty 2nd XI 5/211, abandoned. Eltham 2nd XI v Greensborough 2nd XI. Lalor Stars 2nd XI 9/143 v Bundoora United 2nd XI 3/145. Research Eltham Collegians 2nd XI v Macleod 2nd XI 6/194, abandoned. Rivergum 2nd XI 0/ 158 v Bundoora Park 2nd XI 9/157.
■ D-Grade. Bundoora 2nd XI 3/83 v Laurimar 2nd XI 10/82. Mill Park 2nd XI 8/173 v Hurstbridge 2nd XI 10/172. Rosebank 2nd XI v North Eltham Wanderers 3rd XI 5/66, abandoned. South Morang 2nd XI 9/199 v Diamond Creek 3rd XI 5/46. Montmorency 3rd XI 2/80 v Dennis 2nd XI 3/202, abandoned.
■ E-Grade. Banyule 3rd XI v Riverside 4th XI 6/76, abandoned. Bundoora 3rd XI 10/114 v Heidelberg 3rd XI 2/115. Mernda 3rd XI v Lower Plenty 3rd XI 4/138, abandoned. Panton Hill 2nd XI 3/135 v Thomastown 2nd XI. Greensborough 3rd XI v Thomastown United 2nd XI.
Eastern
■ Dunstan Shield. Two-Day In Progress. East Doncaster 1st XI v North Balwyn Bulls 1st XI. Old Carey 1st XI v Bulleen 1st XI. Glen Iris 1st XI v Canterbury 1st XI. Mont Albert 1st XI v Edinburgh 1st XI.
■ Wright Shield. Two-Day In Progress. Mulgrave 1st XI v East Malvern Tooronga 1st XI. Ashburton Willows 1st XI v Richmond City 1st XI. Deepdene Bears 1st XI v Marcellin OC 1st XI. Mazenod OCCC 1st XI v Heathmont 1st XI.
■ A Turf. Two-Day In Progress. Ashwood 1st XI v Burwood 1st XI. Hawthorn Boroondara 1st XI v Deepdene Bears 2nd XI. Boronia Hawks 1st XI v Old Carey 2nd XI. Surrey Hills 1st XI v Mont Albert 2nd XI.
■ B Turf. Two-Day In Progress. SKOB CC Senior Men 1st XI v Glen Iris 2nd XI. Heathmont 2nd XI v East Doncaster 2nd XI. Canterbury 2nd XI v Richmond Union 1st XI. North Balwyn Bulls 2nd XI v Balwyn Saints & Blasters Senior Men 1st XI.
■ C Turf. Two-Day In Progress. Bulleen 2nd XI v Boronia Hawks 2nd XI. Burwood 2nd XI v Mulgrave 2nd XI. Marcellin OC 2nd XI v Hawthorn Boroondara 2nd XI. East Malvern Tooronga 2nd XI v La Trobe University 1st XI.
■ D Turf. Two-Day In Progress. East Malvern Tooronga 3rd XI v Ashburton Willows 2nd XI. Edinburgh 2nd XI v Old Carey 3rd XI. Richmond City 2nd XI v Surrey Hills 2nd XI. Mazenod OCCC 2nd XI v Ashwood 2nd XI.
■ E Turf. Two-Day In Progress. Deepdene Bears 3rd XI v Marcellin OC 3rd XI. La Trobe University 2nd XI v Heathmont 3rd XI. Balwyn Saints & Blasters Senior Men 2nd XI v SKOB CC Senior Men 2nd XI. Edinburgh 3rd XI v Mont Albert 3rd XI. Hawthorn Boroondara 3rd XI v Surrey Hills 3rd XI.
■ Jim MacGibbon Shield. Two-Day In Progress. Holy Trinity CC 1st XI v Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 1st XI 5/108. Deepdene Uniting 1st XI 2/77 v Clifton Hill 1st XI. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 1st XI v Trinity Willison CC 1st XI 1/122. Glen Waverley CC 1st XI v STC South Camberwell Senior Men1st XI 1/33. ■ Kevin Burt Shield. Two-Day In Progress. Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 2nd XI v Holy Trinity CC 2nd XI 1/55. Clifton Hill 2nd XI v Toorak-Prahran 1st XI 4/ 213. Trinity Willison CC 2nd XI v West Ivanhoe United 1st XI 3/72. STC South Camberwell Senior Men- 2nd XI 3/46 v Mt Waverley Catholics CC 1st XI.
■ John Menzies and Keith McKay Shield (40/72 Overs). Two-Day In Progress. Trinity Willison CC 3rd XI v Blackburn North United 1st XI. Holy Trinity CC 3rd XI 5/100 v North Alphington. Toorak-Prahran 2nd XI v Glen Waverley CC 2nd XI 0/83.
■ A Synthetic. Two-Day In Progress. Burwood 3rd XI v Holy Trinity CC 4th XI. West Ivanhoe United 2nd XI v Mount Waverley Uniting 1st XI 3/95. Clifton Hill 3rd XI v Mulgrave 3rd XI 1/67.
■ B Synthetic. Two-Day In Progress. Toorak-Prahran 3rd XI v St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 2nd XI 1/58. Mazenod OCCC 3rd XI 0/ 107 v Trinity Willison CC 4th XI. Glen Waverley CC 3rd XI 1/98 v Edinburgh 4th XI.
Morn. Peninsula
■ Provincial Firsts. Baden Powell 1sts v Langwarrin 1sts 4/68, abandoned. Red Hill 1sts v Pines 1sts, abandoned. Dromana 1sts v
Sorrento 1sts, abandoned. Heatherhill Senior Men Provincial 1sts v Old Peninsula 1sts 3/ 63, abandoned.
■ Peninsula Firsts. Mount Eliza Senior Men Peninsula 1sts 0/27 v Seaford Tigers 1sts. Seaford 1sts 6/220 v Rosebud Senior Men 1sts 7/202, abandoned. Moorooduc 1sts 0/7 v Somerville Senior Men 1sts, abandoned. Mornington 1sts v Long Island 1sts 0/25, abandoned.
■ District Firsts. Carrum Downs 1sts v Carrum 1sts 2/78, abandoned. Balnarring 1sts v Flinders 1sts, abandoned. Boneo 1sts 7/132 v Baxter 1sts 7/159, abandoned. Main Ridge 1sts v Crib Point 1sts, abandoned.
■ Sub-District Firsts. Frankston YCW 1sts 4/147 v Ballam Park 1sts 6/184. Skye 1sts v Delacombe Park 1sts 8/150, abandoned. Rye 1sts 9/146 v Mt Martha 1sts 5/160. Tyabb 1sts 4/162 v Tootgarook 1sts, abandoned.
■ Provincial Seconds. Langwarrin 2nds 9/ 249 v Baden Powell 2nds 5/110, abandoned. Pines 2nds 8/179 v Red Hill 2nds 7/119. Sorrento 2nds v Dromana 2nds, abandoned. Old Peninsula 2nds v Heatherhill Senior Men Provincial 2nds.
■ Peninsula Seconds. Seaford Tigers 2nds 5/67 v Mount Eliza Senior Men Peninsula 2nds 5/202, abandoned. Rosebud Senior Men 2nds v Seaford 2nds, abandoned. Somerville Senior Men 2nds v Moorooduc 2nds 1/27, abandoned. Long Island 2nds 9/128 v Mornington 2nds 10/ 127.
■ District Seconds. Carrum 2nds 8/125 v Carrum Downs 2nds. Flinders 2nds v Balnarring 2nds, abandoned. Baxter 2nds v Boneo 2nds, abandoned. Crib Point 2nds v Main Ridge 2nds, abandoned.
■ Sub-District Seconds. Ballam Park 2nds 7/91 v Frankston YCW 2nds 7/133, abandoned. Delacombe Park 2nds 2/114 v Skye 2nds 10/ 111. Mt Martha 2nds v Rye 2nds, abandoned. Tootgarook 2nds v Tyabb 2nds, abandoned.
North Metro
■ Jika Shield. Camrea CC 1st XI 1/14 v Preston Baseballers CC 1st XI 10/61, abandoned. Keon Park CC 1st XI 0/4 v Reservoir Cobras CC 1st XI 8/102, abandoned. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 1st XI 1/19 v Donath CC 1st XI 6/118, abandoned.
■ Jack Quick Shield. Bellfield Bulls CC 1st XI 10/143 v Fiji Victorian CC 1st XI, abandoned. Fairfield CC 1st XI 4/127 v Olympic Colts CC 1st XI 2/12, abandoned. Strathewen Cougars CC 1st XI 8/82 v Cameron CC 1st XI 1/84.
■ Jack Kelly Shield. Northern Socials CC 1st XI 5/178 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 2nd XI, abandoned. West Preston CC 1st XI 7/ 110 v Keon Park CC 2nd XI 0/10, abandoned. Fiji Victorian CC 2nd XI 1/14 v Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 1st XI 10/85, abandoned.
■ B-Grade. Victorian Nepalese CA CC v Strathewen Cougars CC 2nd XI. Preston YCW District CC 1st XI 0/33 v Royal Park Reds 3rd XI 10/58, abandoned. Preston Baseballers CC 2nd XI v Camrea CC 2nd XI 5/99, abandoned. Bellfield Bulls CC 2nd XI v West Preston CC 2nd XI 6/147, abandoned.
■ C-Grade. Donath CC 2nd XI Forfeit v West Preston CC 3rd XI. Reservoir Cobras CC 2nd XI 9/72 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 3rd XI 0/ 25, abandoned. Fiji Victorian CC 3rd XI 6/113 v Bellfield Bulls CC 3rd XI 0/23, abandoned. Royal Park Reds 4th XI 10/54 v Fairfield CC 2nd XI 0/27, abandoned.
Ringwood
■ Lindsay Trollope Shield. South Croydon 1XI v Kilsyth 1XI 7/136, abandoned. Lilydale 1XI v Croydon Ranges 1XI 6/236, abandoned. Montrose 1XI 4/151 v Norwood 1XI, abandoned. North Ringwood 1XI v Ainslie Park 1XI 6/137, abandoned.
■ Bill Wilkins Cup. Warranwood 1XI 2/182 vHeatherdale 1XI, abandoned. St Andrews 1XI 4/130 v Mooroolbark 1XI, abandoned. Wantirna South 1XI 3/121 v East Ringwood 1XI, abandoned. Bayswater Park 1XI v Templeton 1XI 1/ 114, abandoned. Vermont 1XI 0/10 v Wonga Park 1XI 5/197, abandoned.
■ Stuart Newey Plate. Heathwood 1XI / 127 v Montrose 2XI, abandoned. Warrandyte 1st XI 6/167 v Croydon North 1XI, abandoned. Chirnside Park 1XI 5/114 v Mt Evelyn 1XI, abandoned. South Warrandyte 1XI v Seville Burras 1XI 4/143, abandoned.
■ Steve Pascoe Shield. Norwood 2XI v Yarra Junction 1XI 8/89, abandoned. Ainslie Park 2XI 5/154 v North Ringwood 2XI, abandoned. Kilsyth 2XI 5/155 v South Croydon 2XI, abandoned. Croydon Ranges 2XI 4/145 v Warrandyte 2nd XI, abandoned. ■ Pat Meehan Shield. Wonga Park 2XI 1/ 126 v Wantirna South 2XI 10/124. East Ringwood 2XI 6/134 v Eastfield 1XI, abandoned. Healesville 1XI 4/162 v Lusatia Park 1XI, abandoned. Templeton 2XI 1/113 v Lilydale 2XI, abandoned.
■ Ian Spencer Shield. North Ringwood 3XI v Vermont 2XI. Coldstream 1XI 10/201 v Chirnside Park 2XI 5/82, abandoned. Mooroolbark 2XI v St Andrews 2XI 7/135, abandoned. Montrose 3XI 8/130 v South Warrandyte 2XI, abandoned. Heatherdale 2XI v Warranwood 2XI 2/103, abandoned.
■ David Beatty Shield. Mt Evelyn 2XI 3/87 v Norwood 3XI, abandoned. Seville Burras 2XI v Bayswater Park 2XI 10/99. Yarra Glen 1XI v Heathwood 2XI 7/77, abandoned. East Ringwood 3XI v Croydon Ranges 3XI 5/169, abandoned.
■ Don Smith Shield. Wandin 1XI v Hoddles Creek 1XI 6/139, abandoned. Wonga Park 3XI v Montrose 4XI 5/213, abandoned. Warrandyte 3rd XI v Ainslie Park 3XI 7/126, abandoned. Warranwood 3XI 5/135 v St Andrews 3XI, abandoned.
■ John Springett Shield. Lusatia Park 2XI v Healesville 2XI 6/207, abandoned. Wantirna South 3XI v Lilydale 3XI 3/85m, abandoned. Yarra Junction 2XI v Chirnside Park 3XI 10/ 128, abandoned. Eastfield 2XI v Kilsyth 3XI 6/ 156, abandoned.
■ A-Grade. Templeton 3XI v Seville Burras 3XI 3/172, abandoned. St Andrews 4XI 6/136 v South Croydon 3XI, abandoned. Norwood 4XI 6/205 v Powelltown 1XI, abandoned. Croydon North 2XI v Wonga Park 4XI 4/188, abandoned.
■ B-Grade. Heathwood 3XI v Warrandyte 4th XI 9/110, abandoned. Croydon Ranges 4XI v Mt Evelyn 3XI. Mooroolbark 3XI v Heatherdale 3XI 3/195, abandoned. South Warrandyte 3XI 6/132 v Coldstream 2XI, abandoned.
■ C-Grade. Chirnside Park 4XI 4/113 v St Andrews 5XI 5/111. Kilsyth 4XI 8/172 v Warranwood 4XI, abandoned. Warrandyte 5th XI 5/225 v North Ringwood 4XI, abandoned. Wantirna 1XI v Healesville 3XI 6/174, abandoned.
■ D-Grade. Heatherdale 4XI 9/120 v Mooroolbark 4XI, abandoned. Yarra Junction 3XI v East Ringwood 4XI 3/125, abandoned. Croydon Ranges 5XI v Norwood 5XI 3/206, abandoned. Lilydale 4XI 5/119 v Wonga Park 5XI, abandoned.
■ E-Grade. Warrandyte 6th XI v Yarra Glen 2XI 9/132, abandoned. Wonga Park 6XI v Boronia Hawks 4XI 3/196, abandoned. St Andrews 6XI v Wandin 2XI 3/165, abandoned.
Western Suburbs
■ A-Grade. Western Utd SC A Grade 2nd XI 2/47 v Pt Cook CC A Grade 5th XI, abandoned. Werribee CC A 6th XI 10/100 v Seabrook A Grade 3rd XI 1/61, abandoned. Altona Sports A 1st XI - Two Day v Wyndham Vale A Grade 3rd XI 3/83, abandoned.
■ Division 1. Manor Lakes D01 1st XI 8/ 134 v Truganina CC D01 4/227. West Point Titans D01 1st XI 4/266 v Williams Landing SC D01 1st XI, abandoned. Truganina Strikers D01 Yellow v 5ABI Caroline Springs D01 1/90, abandoned. Tarneit Central D01 Blue 1/81 v Utd Tarneit SC D01 1st XI 10/111.
■ Division 2. Edgar CC D02 - Stallions 4/42 v Truganina Utd CC D02 1st XI, abandoned. Utd Tarneit SC D02 2nd XI 10/106 v Brimbank Strikers D02 4/109. Melb District D02 1st XI 6/222 v Manor Lakes D02 2nd XI 6/223. Williams Landing SC D02 2nd XI 10/132 v West Point Titans D02 2nd XI 1/9, abandoned.
■ Division 3. Edgar CC D03 - Eagles v Truganina Strikers D03 Blue 4/33, abandoned.
Western Lions CC DO3 1st XI v Tarneit Central D03 Green, abandoned. Seabrook D03 4th XI v AA Tarneit CC D03 7/249, abandoned.
Brimbank Strikers D03 1/90 v Williams Landing SC D03 3rd XI, abandoned.
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