The Local Paper. North-West Edition. Wed., June 28, 2023

WEST DRIVER BLOWS .173 AT CAROLINE SPRINGS

■ Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section officers picked up two drink drivers more than three times over the limit at a booze bus site in Caroline Springs on Sunday night (June 25).

The man and woman, who were not known to one another, entered the site on Rockbank Middle Road shortly after one another around 8pm.

The pair both returned positive breath test results before they both blew more than three time over the limit.

The 44-year-old man from Burnside furnished a reading of .173 and the 28-year-old Caroline Springs woman, who was driving with her two children in the car, furnished a result of .160.

Police suspended both drivers’ licences immediately and both cars were impounded for 30 days.

It is expected the man and woman will be charged on summons in relation to drink driving.

inner and outer suburbs.

FAMILY HOMES: north suburbs only

■ Western Region. Division 1. Altona 9.6 (60) d Point Cook 7.9 (51). Caroline Springs 13.9 (87) d Yarraville

Seddon Eagles 6.14 (50).

Spotswood 12.13 (85) d Hoppers Crossing 10.1 (71).

Werribee Districts 13.13 (91)

d Point Cook Centrals 6.6

(42).

Division 2. Altona 17.14

(116) d Newport 2.7 (19).

Parkside 14.16 (100) d North Footscray 6.8 (44). Sunshine

16.16 (112) d Braybrook 2.2

(14). Wyndhamvale: Bye.

Division 3. Albanvale 15.18 (108) d Tarneit 6.6

(42). Laverton Magpies 11.7

(73) d Sunshine Heights 9.14

(68). Suns 33.15 (213) d

North Sunshine 0.5 (5). West

Footscray: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves.

Altona 11.11 (77) d Point Cook 6.4 (40). Caroline Springs 6.10 (46) d Yarraville

Seddon Eagl;es 5.6 (36). Spotswood 11.14 (80) d Hoppers Crossing 3.6 (24). Werribee Districts 24.19 (163)

d Point Cook Centrals 3.2 (20).

Division 2 Reserves.

Albion 19.9 (123) d Newport

6.10 (46). Parksiode 28.21 (189) d North Footscray 1.2 (8). Sunshine 21.20 (146) d Braybrook 3.0 (18). Wyndhamvale: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. Albanvale 14.15 (99) d Tarneit 4.3 (27). Sunshine Heights 6.12 (48) d Laverton Magpies 6.9 (45). Suns 19.14 (128) d North Sunshine 0.0 (0).

West Footscray: Bye.

Women’s Division 1. Werribee Centrals 7.14 (56) d Parkside Spurs 0.1 (1). Caroline Springs 7.6 (48) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 0.1 (1). Spotswood 10.13 (73) d Point Cook Centrals 0.1 (1).

Women’s Division 2. Spotswood 8.12 (60) d Laverton Magpies 0.3 (3). Wyndhamvale 98 d Caroline Springs 0.0 (0). West Footscray 14.14 (98) d Braybrook 0.0 (0). Point Cook 11.14 (80) d North Sunshine 2.0 (12).

Division 1 Under 18. Point Cook 7.9 (51) d Altona 5.6 (36). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 14.11 (95) d Caroline Springs 3.6 (24). Werribee Districts 8.16 (64) d Hoppers Crossing 4.3 (27).

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Local schools impress MP

■ Newly-elected Pascoe Vale MLA Anthony Cianflone has told State Parliament about how he is impressed with local schools.

“I was happy to have also recently visited Pascoe Vale Primary School on Gaffney St to touch base with principal Anne Naughton and to tour the school’s magnificent new $18 million upgrades, much of which remains under construction,” Mr Cianflone told the Legislative Assembly.

“The school was opened back in 1891, and the school’s new gymnasium and stateof-the-art indoor and outdoor learning spaces are proudly being delivered by this Labor Government and will ensure the school can cater for the 540 students of today and tomorrow.

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“I was delighted to join the Minister for Education to visit Merri-bek Primary School to unveil the school’s new name and logo as determined and designed by the school community.

“Joined by School Council president Lee Cath and school principal Maria Giordano, the minister and I enjoyed a wonderful celebration from the Djirri Djirri cultural group and beautiful speeches from students of all year levels on the school’s commitment to reconciliation, recognition and support for First Nations people.

“ I was also pleased to see the school’s $700,000 upgrades, which include a new outdoor learning and sensory area made

Flexi Ride query

■ Dylan Wight, Tarneit MLA, has asked a question in State Parliament about the local Flexi Ride service.

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made possible, again, by the Andrews Labor Government. I look forward to working with every single one of my local schools to help improve education and learning outcomes,” Mr Cianflone said.

Fighting pollution

■ Footscray MLA Katie Hall is fighting air pollution in the West.

“Something I work hard on every day, and that is limiting the impact of truck movements from the port and improving air quality in Melbourne’s inner west,” Ms Hall said.

“Last week I visited the SCT Altona precinct. The precinct is a logistics hub that connects Melbourne’s port by rail to regional Victoria and across the nation.

“Significantly for the inner west and the electorate of Footscray, the precinct is pivotal in limiting truck movements in the area, reducing emissions and improving air quality.

“Each daily train to Perth takes 200 Bdoubles off the road.

“I also met with a local company, Environmental Technology Solutions, who are doing great work around the development of diesel engine filters.

“ETS’s cutt-inge dge technology will filter out diesel particulates from engine exhausts and help safeguard public health to create cleaner, more livable communities,” Ms Hall told the Legislative Assembly.

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“My question is to the Minister for Public Transport [Ben Carroll]. Minister, how many passengers have used the Tarneit North Flexi Ride service since its beginning?

“The Flexi Ride system has become a staple form of public transport into Tarneit North. With the suburb growing and more residents moving in every month, the service has become vital for my community.

“The Flexi Ride service is a bus service that allows passengers to book a trip from anywhere within the service area to or from the Tarneit station, Tarneit Central Shopping Centre, Tarneit Senior College, Tarneit P–9 College, Baden Powell P–9 College and Truganina P–9 College

“This service is available through a smartphone app or by calling the operator. Passengers can get real-time information about their service so that they know when their service is arriving.

“This service has helped increase the mobility of people in Tarneit, helping them access critical employment, education, health care and services. I thank the minister for answering this question so I can share it with my community,” Mr Wight said.

College opening

■ Essendon MLA Danny Pearson says that the opening of new facilities at Mount Alexander College was an impressive event.

“They say, ‘From little things big things grow.’ I was delighted to join my good friend the Minister for Education for the official opening of the new facilities at Mount Alexander College in Flemington,” Mr Pearson said.

“It has been quite a journey. I think those of us who choose a course in public life invariably ask ourselves to begin with, ‘Why do I want to do this?’ And then when you arrive here you think, ‘What do I want to achieve?’

“As the member for Essendon, I wanted to get this school right. This school was seen as what was described to me as a high-outcome school, and when I asked what that meant, I was told it meant that kids come here and they cannot read and write and by the time they leave at year 10, they can.

“And what you saw over the journey was this school just was not attracting a large cohort of students. I remember being there in 2015 with the then Minister for Education James Merlino, and there were 27 students that year in the year 7 cohort.

“And what we saw was, with an initial investment of $250,000 by the government, Wayne Haworth, the then principal, did a fantastic job in convincing the community that this was a really important school, and it resulted in this fantastic development that we see now.

“So it is something I am incredibly proud of, and I was delighted the minister was able to join me,” Mr Pearson said.

Sydney Rd stops

■ Brunswick MLA Dr Tim Read said that nearly 200 of his constituents attended at Sydney Rd in support of fellow Brunswick residents who use mobility aids, wheelchairs and prams and who cannot use any of the tram stops for a five -kilometre strip along Sydney Rd from the last accessible tram stop in Park St all the way to the terminus.

“In a few years the train line will close for many months for level crossing replacements, and we are all looking forward to the end results of that,” said Dr Read.

“But while the line is closed those people using mobility aids will have their range severely limited because they will not be able to use any public transport, and public transport is not really public until all of the public can use it.

“I understand about a quarter of Melbourne’s tram stops are accessible; three-quarters are not, including that 5kilometre strip up Sydney Rd.”

The Greens costed increasing the number of accessible tram stops from about 25 per cent to 55 per cent, and it was a shade over $1 billion, Dr Read said.

● ● ● Anthony Cianflone, Pascoe Vale MP

Photo: Wolgang Sievers.

● ● ● ● Nam Doan

✖Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Nam Doan.

The 36-year-old man is wanted on warrant in relation to burglary related offences. Doan is approximately 170cm tall with a medium build, brown hair, and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, and Melbourne CBD area.

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Tributes for Brunswick MP

■ A State Funeral is being arranged for former Brunswick MLA Tom Roper, who died last week at the age of 78. He was a former State Treasurer in the Cain and Kirner Governments.

Premier Daniel Andrews said: “Tom Roper was a Labor giant. As a Minister and Treasurer he helped make Victoria a better place.

“He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1973 as the member for Brunswick West, moving to Brunswick in 1976.

“During his 10 years as a senior Government Minister his portfolios included Treasury, Planning and Environment, Health, Transport, Aboriginal Affairs, and Employment and Higher Education. He was also the Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly

“However, it was Tom’s passion and advocacy for the environment that shone throughout his 21 years in Parliament.

“Following his retirement from politics, Tom became involved in environmental policy at all levels – local to international. He spent time in Ottawa, London and New York fighting to get the world to wake up to climate change.

“To Anita, and his children - I offer my deepest condolences,” Mr Andrews said.

State funeral details will be announced soon, the Premier said.

Suspicious Sunshine fire

■ Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a suspicious building fire in Sunshine

Officers were told a commercial premises on Devonshire Rd was set alight about 4am on Saturday, February 25.

The fire quickly spread and destroyed two businesses and extensively damaged a further three businesses before it was extinguished.

Investigators have released CCTV footage and an image of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Detectives are also investigating whether the same man was involved in a burglary and theft committed on an adjacent business, a greengrocer, prior to the fire being lit.

Tried to steal cash

■ A man has been held down by members of the public after he jumped the counter of a store in an attempt to steal money in Hoppers Crossing

Police were called to the shopping centre on Heaths and Derrimut Rds following reports that the man made the grab for cash just after 2.30pm on Monday (June 19).

He made off with a small amount of money after he jumped the counter and fled.

It is believed a quick-thinking shopper nearby tripped the man causing him to fall before a number of other shoppers restrained the man until Police arrived.

The 27-year-old man from Tarneit was arrested and was assisting Police with their enquiries.

An employee, who was knocked over as the man jumped the counter, wasn’t seriously injured.

New at Point Cook

■ Mathew Hilakari, Point Cook MLA, said last week that $19.8 million is being allocated towards delivering a new contemporary and fit-for-purpose police station in Point Cook. "We have already bought the land in Point Cook, and now we are getting on with the job of building that much-needed community facility," Mr Hilakari said.

Highway query

■ Kororoit MLA LKuba Grigorvitch says that while a $10 million allocation to upgrade the Western Hwy is “fantastic”, her constituents “have literally been left in the dark as there are no operating streetlights along Leakes Rd from Rockbank station to the Western Hwy, including the on- and offramps.”

Ms Grigorovitch asked if Road Safety and Roads Minster Melissa Horne could say when constituents in Kororoit can expect the lights to be operational.

Murder charge

■ A 55-year-old South Yarra man is on remand after being charged with one count of murder of an 81-year-old Maribyrnong woman.

Homicide Squad detectives have charged the man following the death of a woman arlier this month.

Emergency services were called to Macedon St about 5.40pm on June 12 after the female resident was located deceased inside her property.

A 55-year-old man was arrested early on Friday morning (June 23) at South Yarra The man has been remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 27.

✖Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Samira Cuturic. The 52-year-old woman is wanted on six warrants in relation to assault and theft offences. Samira is described being approximately 160cm tall, with brown eyes and brown hair. She is known to frequent the Williamstown and Sunshine areas, and might be travelling in a silver Mitsubishi Mirage, registration 1AW6VP.

Mt Derrimut Road reopened early the month. Brimbank Council says this occurred following month-long around-the- clock works to upgrade the intersection with Tilburn and Station Rds. The level crossing at Mt Derrimut Rd was removed in April, with an elevated rail bridge taking its place, easing congestion and making the road safer, said a Council representative. The upgraded intersection will create better connections to the new bus interchange at Deer Park Station and improved station access for commuters.

Pursuit: 7 teens charged

■ Contravene a conduct condition of bail

He was remanded to appear at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court.

Six teenage males, who were passengers of the vehicle, were also arrested at the scene.

Two 16-year-olds from Truganina, two 17year-olds, one from Tarneit and one from Trugania, and two Truganina 15-year-old males have been charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, possess controlled weapon and other related offences.

They are due to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

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Shows

■ Diamond Valley Singers: Monty Python’s Spamalot: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Until July 8 at Warrandyte High School, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte. Director: Tam Smith. Bookings: www.dvsingers.org

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (by Ray Lawler) Until July 1 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Martin Gibbs. Bookings: 9587 5141 www.mordialloctheatre.com

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Beaumariscal (Celebrating 20 years of musicals at Beaumaris Theatre) Until July 2 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Artistic Director: Danny Forward: Director: Debbie Keyt: Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman. Bookings: www.beaumaris theatre.com.au

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Continental Quilt (Joan Greening) June 28 – July 15 at 5 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Les Hart. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au

■ Theatrical. : The Wizard of Oz, June 29 (Preview), June 30-July 9 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director Kim Davidson. Bookings: www.nationaltheatre.org.au

■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: The Producers, Musical. June 30 – July 15 at the Leongatha Memorial Hall. Director: Dan Lawrie. Bookings: www.leongathalyric. com.au

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Whales of August (by David Berry) Until July 8 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Loretta Bishop. www.malverntheatre.com.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Disney’s High School Musical Jr, July 1 – 16 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Isabella Preston; Musical Director: Matthew Todd. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ Encore Theatre Company: The Popular Mechanicals (by Keith Robinson, Tony Taylor and William Shakespeare) July 14 – 22 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au

■ PEP Productions: Life Without Me (by Daniel Keene) July 21 – 29 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Jeremy Guzman. Bookings: https:/ /www.trybooking.com/CINNB

■ South Gippsland One Act Play Festival: August 26-27 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St., Foster. www.famda.org.au

■ PLOS Musical Productions: Strictly Ballroom,(Musical) July 28-August 5 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Bookings: https://plos.asn.au/

■ Aspect Inc: Stage Door (Edna Ferber and George S Kaufman) July 20 – 29 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Candice Mitrousis. Bookings: www.aspectheatre.org.au

■ MLOC Productions: Fiddler on the Roof, August 2 – 13 at The Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Directors: Adrian and Sarah Glaubert; Musical Director: Kent Ross; Choreographer: Bridie Clark. Further Information: www.mloc.org.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Frozen Jr August 11 – 20 at Centenary Hall, Williamstown. www.wmtc.org

■ Gemco Players: Stepping Out (Richard Harris) September 8 – 23 at The Gem Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Director; Annette O’Shea. www.gemcoplayers.org.

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Chess the musical, October 6 – 21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Booking: cloc.org.au or 1300 362 547

Auditions

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) July 2 from 6pm and July 3 from 7pm at 36 Turnham Rd., Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Audition enquiries: bwakers27@hotmail.com

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Agnes of God (by John Pielmeier) July 2 at 12.30pm and July 3 at 7.30pm at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Audition enquiries: orbbaf@ozemail.com.au or 0416 141 838 Continued right-hand column

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SPAMALOT QUEST

■ The Diamond Valley Singers present Monty Python's Spamalot for eight performances from July 1-8 at Warrandyte High School Theatre.

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail.

Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen, and killer rabbits. Outside, there is plague with a 50 per cent chance of pestilence and famine.

Throughout the show, Arthur, travelling with his servant Patsy, recruit knights to accompany him on his quest to find the Holy Grail.

They also meet characters such as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter, Not Dead Fred, the Black Knight , and the Knights who say 'Ni.'

Director Tam Smith says: "Spamalot is 'a laugh a minute from beginning to end.' This is a show not to be missed. A great play on words and music from the MontyPython team.”

“Acting locally and thinking globally” Diamond Valley Singers will donate proceeds from the performances to International Needs Australia and Open House in Macleod.

Performance Details:

Venue: Warrandyte High School Theatre, Alexander Rd, Warrandyte.

Dates: Friday June 30, July 1, 5, 7, 8 at 8pm; July 1, 2, 8 at 2pm

Bookings: www.dvsingers.org

Classic 100

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra delivered a real crowd-pleaser of a concert, bringing warmth on a cold and wet Melbourne night to an appreciative audience at Hamer Hall when, for the first time, results of the ABC’s Classic 100 listener poll was the inspiration for a live performance by the orchestra.

First held in 2001, the Classic 100 is an annual poll where ABC Radio listeners vote for a top 100 based on a theme which, this year, was “Your favourite instrument”. To showcase the top 10 instruments voted for a program of works was selected under the creative direction of the MSO’s Benjamin Northey

The evening was hosted by ABC Radio presenters Jeremy Fernandez, Zan Rowe and Genevieve Lang. While live performance was the main focus of the evening it also included occasional video clips showing some of Australia’s leading and emerging classical music artists.

Conducted by Benjamin Northey the program consisted of excerpts from: Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Andrea Lam, piano); Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite (Michael Pisani, oboe); Nigel Westlake‘s Antarctica Suite: II. Wooden Ships (Slava Grigoryan, guitar); John Williams’s Olympic Fanfare and Theme (the orchestra’s brass section); Gong Yi ‘s Fisherman Singing in the Sunset (Mindy Meng Wang, guzheng); Matthew Hindson’s House Music: III. Lounge (Eliza Shepard, flute); John Williams’ Theme from Schindler's List (Emily Sun , violin); Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme (Richard Narroway, cello); Ravel’s Boléro featuring a range of popular instruments and Quanta / Reid / Ryder / Thompson (arr. Buc)’s You're the Voice (voice and didgeridoo performed by Jess Hitchcock and Chris Williams).

The selection of pieces played by the MSO was an astute choice as they allowed the various instruments to shine, with wonderful performances by each of the soloists as well as by the orchestra itself under Northey’s assured direction. www.mso.com.au

- Review by Peter Murphy

High School Musical

■ Eltham Little Theatre presents their youth musical, Disney's High School Musical Jr, from July 1-16 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd, Eltham.

● ● Jake McNamara (King Arthur) and Kathryn Adams (Patsy) in Monty Python's Spamalot.

Directed and choreographed by Isabella Preston, with musical direction by Matthew Todd, the story tells of the blossoming friendship between Troy and Gabriella, the new smart girl at school. They meet on a family vacation and romance grows when they sing in a karaoke competition.

Director Isabella Preston shares her thoughts on the show: "High School Musical was the soundtrack to many 2000s kids' childhoods, including mine. While it is often seen as the love story between Troy and Gabriella, I always saw it as a story of acceptance and self definition.

"The cast of ELT’s youth musical this year have worked incredibly hard to create a show that represents that tone, and is incredibly entertaining and fun for all ages.

“The cast have showcased many of their skills, as well as singing, dancing and acting. We have basketballers, skateboarders and mathematicians who will have you laughing and singing along in no time."

Performance Dates: July 1 - 16

Venue: Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Eltham.

Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Vierne Project

■ International organist Joseph Nolan performs Louis Vierne's six symphonies on the Grand Organ across five days in the Vierne Project, from July 18-26 at th Melbourne Town Hall in a free event.

Presented by the City of Melbourne, Vierne's symphonies are among the organ repertoire's most challenging and impressive works.

French composer Louis Vierne was the Principal Organist at Notre Dame Cathedral for 37 years, from 1900-1937, before he famously died whilst giving a public recital of one of his compositions.

"The artistic aim of the Vierne Project is to bring to life the organ music of Louis Vierne, organist of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris. It will be a rare opportunity for the public to hear this significant cycle performed live over five days due to the difficulty and complexity of the music. It is grand and mysterious music on an epic scale," said Joseph Nolan.

This event will showcase the remarkable sound of the Melbourne Town Hall's historic Grand Organ, considered one of the world's finest instruments of its kind. Originally built in 1929, the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ uses ninety thousand cubic feet of air every minute and can produce anything from a delicate whistle to deafening thunder.

The Vierne Project series will consist of six performances:

■ Tuesday, July 18, 1pm.Symphony No.1

■ Thursday, July 20, 1pm. Symphony No.2.

■ Monday, Jul 24 , 1pm. Symphony No 3

■ Monday, July 24, 7pm. ymphony No.5

■ Wednesday, July 26, 1pm. Symphony No.4

■ Friday, July 28, 1pm. Symphony No.6

Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St., Melbourne

This is a free event.

For further information call 9658 965 8 or email: grandorgan@melbourne.vic.gov.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

■ A novel that tells a cracking good story but also deals with real issues is always worth reading.

Sydney-based Indian writer Vidya Madabushi has chosen this path with her Australian debut novel The Days Toppled Over.

Set against the backdrop of Bangalore and Sydney, the book is a poignant exploration of mental health, family and the lives of interna- tional students in Australia.

Unsurprisingly, the important issues of racism, domestic violence, poor working conditions and the many other struggles interna- tional students face in Australia are also tackled in the novel.

With the recent budget changes, international students and visas are a huge news topic now, and that’s an area that Vidya addresses from a personal perspective as well as that of a novelist.

“My sense of belonging to this country is inextricably connected to whether my voice (my own and those like me) is heard here. I didn’t see the lives of international students and temporary migrants reflected enough in its literature,” Vidya explains.

“I hoped my novel would provide a different perspective from the usual narratives around migrants, and that readers would fall in love with and cheer for my underdog characters while learning about this little-known slice of Australian life.”

Wit, a memorable cast of characters, and a good dose of humour, The Days Toppled Over would be an interesting novel to put your feet up with during Melbourne’s chilly winter, perhaps with a hot cuppa or a glass of wine to complete the experience.

The Days Topped Over is published by Penguin Random House and available at bookshops and online.

www.penguinrandomhouse.com.au

- Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ The 1812 Theatre: Phantom Call (by Chris Hodson), July 2 and 3 at 7.00pm at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Neil Barnett. Audition Bookings: Neil Barnett 0400 883 211 ngbarnett@live.com

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) July 2 at 6pm, July 3 at 7pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Audition enquiries: bwakers27@ hotmail.com

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Belles (by Mark Dunn) July 16 at 2pm, July 17 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Cnr Doongalla and Simpson Rds., The Basin. Director: LB Bradley. Audition enquiries: LNBRAD@ hotmail.com

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Here I Belong (by Matt Hartley) July 16 at 6pm, July 17 at 7.30pm at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr. Wilson and Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Barbara Crawford. Audition enquiries: barbaracrawford4@gmail.com or call: 0414 881 844

■ Malvern Theatre Company:Absurd Person Singular (by Alan Ayckbourn) July 23 at 2pm; July 24 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Damian Jones. Audition bookings: damianjones1@gmail.com 0419 537 871?

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Ladies in Black (Music and lyrics Tim Finn, Book, Carolyn Burns) July 23 and July 25 at 7pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Audition bookings: timascott56@gmail.com

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Grimmish – A Fractured Fairy Tale. August 8 and August 13 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Eric Fordham. Audition bookings: www.htc.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

● ● ● ● Vidya Madabushi

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

■ MLOC Productions present Fiddler on the Roof , their first feature m usical following pandemic lockdowns, at The Alex Theatre, St Kilda. from August 2-13.

Based on the book by Joseph Stein, co-directors are Adrian Glaubert and Sarah Cossey-Glaubert, with co-choreography by Bridie Clark and Sarah Cossey-Glaubert, and musical direction by Kent Ross

Commencing in 1945 as the Mordialloc Philharmonic Society, MLOC Productions has never presented Fiddler on the Roof in its 78 years of operation.

For this production only, MLOC has c ollaborated with The Lehenda School, Australia’s largest Ukrainian dancing school.

Set in The Pale of Settlement (pockets of land in and around Ukraine where the Tsar permitted Jews to live), the show's Cossack and Bottle dancing scenes, amongst others, will feature senior students from The Lehenda School, including recently arrived refugees from war-torn Ukraine.

Fiddler on the Roof is a story that, sadly, continues to be told to this day.

In 1905, the Jews of Anatevka were forced out of their homeland. Now in 2023, native Ukrainians (including some of the cast) have fled their war torn country

Performance Details: August 213

Venue: The Alex Theatre, St Kilda Bookings: Trybooking Australia, or www.alextheatre.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Elvis: Musical Revolution

■ David Venn Enterprises presents the professional premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution, firstly in Sydney f rom August 5, followed by Melbourne from October.6 at the Athenaeum Theatre.

Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring the extraordinary life of the award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n roll superstar, Elvis Presley.

Led by award-winning producer David Venn, this new production will explore pivotal moments in Elvis’s life from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississ ippi, through to his triumphant ‘68 Comeback Special.

Featuring more than 40 iconic Elvis Presley hit songs, audiences of all ages will have the chance to connect with the music of a generation that continues to have an undeniable cultural impact.

“ Elvis’s unique voice, legendary hip swing and good humour have inspired many, as did the humility he is k nown for. With over one billion records sold worldwide, Elvis is regarded as one of the most important figures of 20th century popular culture.

Producer David Venn comments:

Transformers : Rise Of The Beasts

■ (M). 127 minutes. Now showing in cinemas. Though not quite as much fun as Bumblebee (2018), this latest entry in the franchise is still better than expected, even if some action scenes fall into protracted self-indulgence (particularly the Marvel like finale) and the film itself suffers from general overlength (after all, this a film based on a line of toys).

This latest entry is basically an origin story, going back to the 80’s/ 90’s to show the reasons behind the Autobots arriving on Earth, teaming up with new allies, robot and human, while fighting the Terrorcons, who work for the giant Unicron, who threatens to consume our planet.

Wade to stop this from happening, the two begin to have feelings for one another, overcoming their contrasting backgrounds, and even unconscious bias and prejudices. Elemental provides solid entertainment, and works best when it concentrates on its two lead characters, who are both very likeable. The animation is, typical of Pixar, outstanding, and is always a pleasure to look at. Unfortunately, the film’s admirable themes and messages are frustratingly undermined by its formulaic, even at times routine, plot turns, which are overly familiar and easy to see coming.

Though not up there with Pixar’s best (which includes their recent underrated gem, Turning Red), and not examining relevant themes as well as Disney’s unfairly neglected Strange World, Elemental is quality family entertainment that is worth seeking out.

RATING - ***½

"It’s incredibly exciting to bring new life to his story and celebrate the man, the icon, - the King of Rock ‘n Roll and the impact he made. We can’t wait to welcome audiences to the theatre to have a great time and get all shook up in their blue suede shoes.”

This production will be brought to life by a soon-to-be-announced Australian cast and creative team, providing employment opportunities for home-grown arts workers.

The music catalogue includes Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, That’s All Right, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, Heartbreak Hotel, Burning Love, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight, Earth Angel, Don’t Be Cruel, Are You Lonesome, Blue Moon of Kentucky, See See Rider, Can't Help Falling In Love, A Little Less Conversation and more.

David Abbinanti and Sean Cercone have written the book for the musical, with David composing the orchestrations, arrangements and Additional Music and lyrics. Together they have worked on a slew of hit internationally touring musicals such as Saturday Night Fever: The Musical and Ghost: The Musical, collaborating with Oscar and Grammy winners.

“We are honoured to be tackling one of the world’s greatest icons through a Broadway musical. Elvis’s life is such fervent ground for this medium from his epic concerts to his unprecedented meteoric rise to fame.

“There was no roadmap, no guide, and no limit on what could be created. His journey, from dirt-poor shotgun shack Tupelo Mississippi to a singular name, Elvis has fascinated generations and we’re excited to have him tell it in his own way,” say writers

DavidAbbinanti and Sean Cercone.

Bookings: Via Ticketmaster. Further details: elvisamusicalrevolution. com.au

-

Cheryl Threadgold

The Popular Mechanicals

■ Encore Theatre presents The Popular Mechanicals from July 1422 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St, Clayton.

Written by Tony Taylor, William Shakespeare and Keith Robinson, and directed by Andrew Ferguson, the popular mechanics are Shakespere’s greatest clowns – the endearingly amateur acting ensemble led by Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Here, they take centre-stage in a wild imagining of what goes on in the wings. The result is a funny mix of Shakespearean verse, songs and dance, described as, 'lewd, rude and ingenious.' Clowning, vaudeville, slapstick, farce, stand-up comedy and puppetry come together to create an unhinged feast of wit and profanity.

Performance Details: July 14 (Opening Night), 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 at 8pm; July 16, 22 at 2.15pm.

Venue: Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton.

Ticket prices: $27/$25 /$23 (Group of 10)

Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/CGZKO or phone 1300 739 099.

For group or special needs bookings or any enquiries please email bookings@encoretheatre.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

A fine voice cast includes Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh and Peter Dinklage (Pete Davidson is the one exception, who is interminable as the wise-cracking Mirage), while the human cast are likeable enough. Director Steven Caple Jr. (who helmed the disappointing Creed II) at least keeps the action coherent, but he does overuse certain stylistic flourishes, particularly Zack Snyder-type slo-mo.

However, at least the results don’t come close to Michael Bay’s headache inducing atrocities. But given its thin material, what should be a 90-minute film is stretched out over an unnecessary two-plus hours.

RATING - **½

Elemental

■ (PG). 102 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

The new film from Pixar is a charming, gorgeously animated film that, despite very predictable plotting, nicely presents a story (with a setting that feels similar to Zootopia) dealing with a multi-cultural society, where difficulties and joy regularly go hand-in-hand.

The story centres on Ember (voiced by Leah Lewis), who was born in Element City to Bernie (Ronnie del Carmen) and Cinder (Shila Ommi), who emigrated from Fireland to start a better life in this huge, chaotic melting pot of different elements (Earth, Wind, Fire and Water), and work hard to establish a successful business.

When her volatile temper damages a water pipe, Ember encounters city inspector Wade (Mamoudou Athie), who gives them a number of citations, which could lead to the family business closing down.

Eventually teaming up with

Reality

■ (M). 82 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas June 29.

Based on her 2019 play, Is This A Room, Tina Satter’s film adaptation (and directorial debut) is an intelligent, efficient and powerful viewing experience, using its limited setting and characters to cleverly claustrophobic effect.

Sydney Sweeney plays the title character, who is suddenly visited at her Augusta, Georgia home on June 3, 2017 by FBI agents Garrick (Josh Hamilton) and Taylor (Marchant Davis), sent to investigate a matter which isn’t directly stated at first, but becomes slowly apparent the longer the questioning goes on.

Kept under a quietly controlling eye, the two agents grill the 25 yearold former US Air Force member, and current NSA linguist and translator, for hours (recording everything), with Reality’s future looking increasingly bleak.

Reality Winner is terrific, with Satter and co-writer James Paul Dallas using the transcript of the interview word-for-word, making the smart decision not to insert heightened, fictionalised drama, while Satter’s direction is wonderfully inspired by the best of 70’s political cinema, and with a technical crew who are on the same wavelength, shoots and edits the growingly tense and uncomfortable story to perfection. Sweeney is a revelation, while both Hamilton and Davis offer excellent support. Reality presents the difficulties and horrors of its central subject with a superb clarity, and as we see particular candidates wanting to become US. President in 2024, this film couldn’t be more relevant.

RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke

● ● ● ● Tim Maloney (Tevye) and Lara Stein (Golde) in Fiddler on the Roof in St Kilda.

■ My first memory of Eve Arden was as the school teacher in the 1950s television series Our M iss Brooks - although I must have seen her prior to that in lots of films as a supporting actress.

Eunice M. Quedens was born in 1908 in Mill Valley, California. She made her stage debut at an early age and it was a small comedy sketch in a stage version of Ziegfeld Follies that attracted attention and led to small film roles.

By 1937 Eunice was working as Eve Arden and landed a good role in the film Oh Doctor playing opposite Edward Everett Horton and William Demarest

In her next film Stage Door for RKO Pictures her role was expanded to a wise cracking fast talking character and Eve found herself working with Katharine Hepburn and Ginger Rogers

In 1939 she married Ned Bergen and in the same year appeared in the MGM film At The Circus with The Marx Brothers

Her big break came when she landed the role of Ida in Mildred Pierce playing opposite Joan Crawford.

Eve Arden was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. In 1946 she worked in a radio series with Danny Kaye and that led to the radio series of Our Miss Brooks which was a situation comedy set in a typical American High School.

Jeff Chandler played her fellow teacher Philip Boynton in the radio series.

Whatever Happened To ... Eve Arden

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

The show was very popular and when it went to television the only cast member not to go into the series was Jeff Chandler as he was now playing lead roles in films.

Eve Arden became very popular as Miss Brooks and the television series ran from 1952 to 1956.

When television began in Australia we loved to watch Our Miss Brooks

Eve had divorced Ned Bergen in 1947 and married actor and producer Brooks West in 1952 - they had four children.

Eve Arden played herself in an I Love Lucy episode set in the famous Brown Derby Restaurant

Some of her films included - The Kid From

Brooklyn, Tea For Two, Anatomy Of A Murder and The Dark At The Top of the Stairs

In 1974 Eve Arden came to Sydney to star in the Australian premiere of the ill-fated stage musical Applause

Her later film roles included the school principal of Rydell High in both of the film musicals Grease 1 and Grease 2

Brooks West, who also had a role in Anatomy Of A Murder, passed away in 1984. There is a classic story about Eve when she was appearing in a play and her leading man had arranged for the telephone to ring in the middle of one of Eve's monologues as a practical joke.

Eve went over to the phone, picked it up, adlibbed some lines then calmly turned to her smirking fellow actor and said quite loudly, "It's for you!" Which left him struggling to invent lines to get out of it. When he hung up the phone, Eve continued the play as if nothing had happened. Eve Arden passed away at her home in Los Angeles in 1990 at the age of 82. A great character actress.

Kevin Trask

Kevin can be heard on 3AW -

The 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

MULLUM MULLUM COMMUNITY BLACK ARTS

■ Representing traditional art practices that have been passed down from our ancestors for over 60,000 years to the present time, combined with modern materials and techniques, this truly magical exhibition celebrates the oldest living culture in the world.

The work of First Nations artists is imbued with spiritual meaning, expressing the knowledge and beliefs that underpin our laws, ceremonies and daily lives.

Mythical stories of The Dreaming are embedded in traditional and contemporary approaches to media ranging across, weaving, drawing, painting, burning symbols on possum skins, implements, tools and weapons.

Exhibition opens July 3 and closes September 1.

Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery

32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood - Peter Kemp

Looking Glass

Judy Watson andYvonnie Scarce

Looking Glass is an important and timely exhibition which brings together two of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists – Waanyl artist Judy Watson, and Kokatha and Nukunu artist, Yvonnie Scarce

At its heart, the exhibition is both a love song and a lament for Country; a fantastical alchemy of the elemental forces of earth, water, fire, and air.

Watson’s ochres, charcoal and pigments, pooled and washed upon flayed canvases, have a natural affinity and synergy with Scarse’s fusion of fire, earth and air.

Watson and Scarce express the ins eparable oneness of Aboriginal people with Country, a familial relationship established for millennia.

Exhibition closes August 6.

Mildura Arts Centre

100 Coreton Rd, Mildura - Peter Kemp

Aretha

■ Aretha: A Love Letter to the Queen of Soul will be staged at 3.30pm and 7pm on Sunday (July 2) at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre, Melbourne.

This special theatrical concert event celebrates the music and life journey of possibly the most influential female voice in the history of popu-

The Arts

The curtain comes up in Melbourne on Sunday to celebrate and reflect on the life and times of Aretha Franklin - a global superstar.

This will truly be a truly memorable performance of equality, inclusivity, diversity and a showcase of six unique Australian performers.

Venue: Hamer Hall – Arts Centre

Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

Date and time: Sunday, July 23.30pm and 7.00pm

Price: Tickets from $75 (transaction fees apply)

Bookings: artscentremelbourne. com.au or ticketek.com.au

- Michael Wilkie

Sam Cooke

ular music. Aretha will showcase 30 songs that define the golden age of soul music as well as the struggles and then the crossover success that became the legacy of this phenomenal artist.

The first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and the winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, this production will chart not only the music but the ups and downs of her extraordinary career.

Producer Peter Rix announce that Aretha’s music will be interpr eted and performed by:

Emma Donovn – legendary ARIAnominated, award-winning, First Nations singer/songwriter.

Montaigne – celebrated singer/ songwriter and unique art pop musician.

Thandi Phoenix - a vocal powerhouse with a unique tone, magnetic energy and commanding stage presence.

Thndo - considered Australia’s ‘First Lady of Soul and R&B’.

Ursuala Yovich - multi award-winning actor, singer and writer and star of Belvoir Street’s Barbara and the Camp Dogs.

Jada Alberts – an outstanding Australian actor, writer and director who will narrate and link together the two hour and 15 minute journey through the life and times of Aretha Franklin.

■ Multi-platinum Australian soul and R&B artist Gary Pinto brings his love and respect of Sam Cooke, to life at MEMO Music Hall in his new live show ‘Sam Cooke – The Music’ on Saturday, July 15.

Gary shows off his soaring vocals in the hit ‘A Change Is Going to Come’ and ‘Unchained Melody’ to the soulful ‘Another Saturday Night’ and the melodic love song ‘You Send Me’.

Pinto, a founding member of 90’s Australian R&B pioneers CDB, has gone on to forge a successful solo career, working with a vast array of local and international artists including Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Kylie Minogue and Ronan Keating and has received accolades from Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder.

Gary has long been respected as one of Australia’s greatest Soul and R&B singers.

At a prayer meeting at Smokey Robinson’s House, Gary received a standing ovation from Smokey and his guests, including Greg Philinganes who said that Gary reminded him of the great Donny Hathaway

The joy that he exudes whilst singing is infectious and has drawn comparisons to Sam Cooke’s approach to performing- the charismatic smile coupled with the soaring melodies.

Tickets: $65/55/45+bf @ www.memomusichall.com.au

Venue: MEMO Music Hall - 88

Acland St, St Kilda

Dangerous TV games show

■ America, the home of game shows, had to call for medical assistance when a contestant on Price is Right got so excited, he threw his arms in the air, jumped up and down ,and promptly dislocated his shoulder. His wife rushed from the audience and won a trip to Hawaii.

See the Bombers fly up

■ Must have been a slow news day when Essendon Football Club went into print claiming their logo was old fashioned, particularly the bomber fighter plane diving downwards. Simple, just invert the plane to go upwards depicting forward thinking, and tying in perfectly with words of their club song '.

Remember when?

■ Rewind your memory bank to the US TV sitcom of the nineties 'Home Improvements' with Tim Allen and family. Youngest son, Brad Taylor is currently in legal trouble over accused of stealing of money involving a start-up scheme. Details sound messy and Tim Allen is coming to the defence of Taylor.

And they’re racing

■ According to Ad News, Channel 10 has decided not to telecast future Melbourne Cup races. The battle now begins between Seven and Nine - John O’Keefe

with Peter Kemp

■ What a coincidence that a creative agency ' Good One Creative ' won the shoot out onABC TV 'Gruen'. One member of the winning agency was Charlie Howcroft, whose Dad, Russel is a panelist on the popular Gruen show.

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● ● Eve Arden

● ● ● ● Russel Howcroft

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

SINATRA’S PLACE RE-OPENS

■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood comes this week’s news.

La Dolce Vita

■ Imagine a small, clubby room with cosy leather booths tucked inside a low-slung, single-story brick building in Beverly Hills.

Now, picture all the stars and ex-presidents seated at the cosy booths through the years, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Ford, and Ronald and Nancy Reagan

This was the celeb favourite hideaway La Dolce Vita , first opened in 1966 with Frank Sinatra and George Raft as investors, and featuring a design by five-time Oscar-winner set designer Lyle Wheeler, who conceived the look of movies like The Wizard of Oz perfectly capturing the distinct feel of a New York Italian restaurant in the center of Beverly Hills

“It always had this charm,” says Marc Rose of the windowless, ultra-private venue that eventually shuttered in 2020.

“Med Abrous and I would have a lot of dinners here, and we just always loved this place.”

Together, Rose and Abrous are the founders of Call Mom, the LA-based group behind dining and nightlife hotspots, The Spare Room, Genghis Cohen, and Panorama Room.

When they heard La Dolce Vita was being sold, they couldn’t resist stepping in to preserve it and they reopened its wooden doors once again.

9785 S. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 90210

Disney shares down

■ Disney shares sank nearly 5 per cent to their lowest level since March 2020 after the blockbuster sequel and one of the priciest movies in Hollywood history fell short of the hype in its opening weekend.

Avatar: The Way of Water hauled in $134 million domestically and had the second-largest global opening of 2022, but fell short of tracking estimates based on advance US ticket sales and disappointed in one of the biggest markets for the franchise, China.

Disney had hoped to clean up in China, where the first movie in 2009 did blockbuster business.

The Way of Water earned $57.1 million there, which Disney described in a Wall Street Journal report as disappointing but understandable.

Holiday family fun

■ If you need a moment away from family during the holidays, you’re not alone, according to new research.

A survey of 2000 Americans who are travelling to visit family for the holidays found respondents can spend an average of three hours and 54 minutes with their family before needing a moment to themselves.

According to the survey, 75 per cent of respondents will hit a point where they need time away from the crowd.

They can be creative in their ways of escaping, in 4 has hidden in a relative’s house to take a moment alone, while 37 per cent have gone so far as to make an excuse and leave the house altogether.

Top pay for copy

■ A Beverly Hills cop tops the list of the highest-paid California municipal employees, 100 of whom took home $439,000 or more in total wages last year.

The Assistant Police Chief’s total compensation was $716,284 in 2021, $208,087 in regular income, with the rest for lump-sum and other pay, according to a report published by the state controller’s office.

Stay with us when you visit California

■ If you are considering coming over to California for a holiday, then I have got a special deal for you.

We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings.

Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com

Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

Out and About

Interesting classes

■ If any of us have kids or grandkids looking at colleges, we need to have them consider Princeton

It now offers classes such as “Black + Queer in Leather: Black Leather/BDSM Material Culture,” “FAT: The F-Word and the Public Body” and “Anthropology of Religion: Fetishism and Decolonization.”

Are you wondering what the hell BDSM is? Well it is “sexual activity involving such practices as the use of physical restraints, the granting and relinquishing of control and the infliction of pain.”

Choice of pronouns

■ Twitter CEO Elon Musk slammed Scott Kelly, astronaut and the brother of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) in a tweet after Kelly called out the 51-year-old executive over mocking the use of pronouns.

“

Elon, please don’t mock and promote hate toward already marginalised and at-risk-of-violence members of the #LGBTQ+ community,” Kelly tweeted.

“They are real people with real feelings. Furthermore, Dr Fauci is a dedicated public servant whose sole motivation was saving lives.”

Musk responded, “I strongly disagree. Forcing your pronouns upon others when they didn’t ask, and implicitly ostracizing those who don’t, is neither good nor kind to anyone.”

“As for Fauci, he lied to Congress and funded gain-offunction research that killed millions of people,” Musk added. “Not awesome imo.”

Kelly’s comments were in response to a tweet that Musk posted in which he stated, “My pronouns are Prosecute/ Fauci,” an hour after another tweet warning that things were about to “get spicy.”

Pure love

■ Many pet owners know that our connections with animals can be on an emotional par with those we share with other humans and scientific research backs this up.

The key ingredients of human attachment are experiencing the other person as a dependable source of comfort, seeking them out when distressed, feeling enjoyment in their presence and missing them when apart.

Researchers have identified these as features of our relationships with pets too.

But there are complexities.

Christians in minority

■ Fewer than half the people in England and Wales consider themselves Christian, according to the most recent census, the first time a minority of the population has followed the country’s official religion. Britain has become less religious and less white in the decade since the last census, figures from the 2021 census by the Office for National Statistics revealed. Some 46.2% of the population of England and Wales described themselves as Christian on the day of the 2021 census, down from 59.3% a decade earlier. The Muslim population grew from 4.9% to 6.5% of the total, while 1.7% identified as Hindu, up from 1.5%. More than 1 in 3 people 37% said they had no religion, up from 25% in 2011. The other parts of theUK, Scotland and Northern Ireland, report their census results separately. Secularism campaigners said the shift should trigger a rethink of the way religion is entrenched in British society. The UK has state-funded Church of England schools, Anglican bishops sit in Parliament’s upper chamber, and the monarch is “defender of the faith” and supreme governor of the church.

Treasury reeceipts drop

■ The US monthly federal deficit was a record-setting $249 billion in March, $57 billion wider than the same month last year, as Republican control of the House puts the government’s finances back in the political spotlight. The Federal Government spent $501 billion last month, a $28 billion increase to a record high, while tax revenue dropped by $29 billion compared with last March, with the government collecting $252 billion. Adjusting for calendar differences in last year’s tax receipts, government tax revenue dropped $13 billion compared with last March, said the Treasury Department.

Some groups of people are more likely to develop intimate bonds with their pets. This includes isolated older people, people who have lost trust in humans, and people who rely on assistance animals.

Harry and Megyn

■ Megyn Kelly panned the Netflix special featuring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as an “uninspiring, interminable waste of time” and said that the British royal who wed the American actress needs “a real psychotherapist” and “not a whiny, woke annoying wife.”

“Those are three hours I’ll never get back,” Kelly said during a broadcast of her Sirius XM podcast ‘The Megyn Kelly Show’.

Kelly described the Netflix documentary ‘Harry & Meghan’ as a “farce,” saying that it’s not a “tell-all” but rather a “tell-what-you-think-makes-you-look-good.”

“What a boring, uninspiring, interminable waste of time,” Kelly said.

“Believe it or not this couple is still complaining” despite having “two beautiful, perfectly healthy children and nearly $200 million in the bank thanks to their insatiable desire to ‘finally tell their story’,” Kelly added.

The Sussexes, who quit as working royals in the UK and relocated to the United States two years ago, were reportedly paid $100 million as part a deal with Netflix that includes collaboration on additional content projects.

Kelly blasted the couple for insisting on privacy while at the same time granting interviews to Oprah Winfrey, hosting a podcast on Spotify, writing a memoir, and granting access to Netflix

● ● ● ● Pictured at La Dolce Vita celebrating his 80th birthday, ‘Free Willy’ and ‘Man from Snowy River’ Director Simon Wincer with Ramada Managing Director Alan Johnson.

Lovatts Crossword No 37

Across Across Down Down

1. Most private (thoughts)

6. Eyeball membrane 11. Pond plants 15. Made anew (2-7) 20. Impact sound 21. Genuine thing, the real ... 22. Hawaiian island

172. Heavy horned animal

175. Jogs 176. Boys

179. X, Y or Z

180. Be defeated

182. Upon 184. Abrupt

185. Destitute

186. In the manner of (1,2)

188. Jazz legend, ... Fitzgerald 189. Rabble 190. Sacred 191. The self 193. Olden days, days of ... 194. Narrow roads 196. Type of lily 197. Defendant's bond money

Collier

Hawkers

Unwell

Moneylenders

Machinery serviceman

Captivated

Arabian sultanate

... & papa

Vapour

Irish sweater style

Lots of

Imminent

Drawing up roughly

Comfortable chair 227. Jump 229. Mad Roman emperor 230. Adolescent

Honourable

Amateur radio enthusiasts

Church celebration

Fume-filled 237. Stagger 239. Actress, ... Russo 241. South American dance

Different

Embroils

Former Soviet region (1,1,1,1)

Complained

Gloss

Beatle, John ...

Angrier

Crazy

Herb garnish

Grow quickly, ... up

Shotgun lead

Outshine

273. Irish lass

274. Undisguised

277. Rotated

279. Heroic tale

281. House lizard

284. Just OK (2-2)

286. Spiders' traps

288. Was expert (in) 292. Deck over water

294. Arranges, ... up

295. Grieve 298. Sticker

300. Sultan's wives

301. Colorado ski resort

303. Volley of bullets

306. Exhale & inhale

308. Scarce as ... teeth (3'1)

309. Successor 311. Stingiest 314. Chilly 315. Clash 316. Flamenco instrument 317.

1. Terrible tsar

2. Hitler follower

3. More mature 4. Stares lasciviously at

Pairs 6. Weaving fibre

off

145. Squander, ... away

151. FA Cup stadium

154. Wooden beams

156. Eye-watering vegetable

159. Fuss, ... & cry

164. Bushranger, ... Kelly

169. Complete task (3,2)

170. Architect, Frank ... Wright

173. Turning up (skirt)

174. Incapacitates (racehorse)

177. Positive electrode

178. Casseroles

181. Male rowers

183. Scottish emblem

187. Retriever dogs

192. French policemen

195. Atone for

199. Infuriate

201. TV award

202. Actress, ... Redgrave

203. Frighten

204. Ski-track

206. Singer, ... Abdul

207. Russian mountains

208. Sloped walkway

209. Risqué

213. Numerous

215. Pink-eyed rabbits

217. Loch ... Monster

221. Chops down

222. Bury

223. Biting fly

224. Authentic

225. Pursue

226. Pakistan's ... Khan

228. Legal trade bans

234. Compliance

236. Most avid

238. Conger

240. Convent sister

242. Diminishing

243. Early foetuses

245. Disillusions (4,4)

247. Uranus & Pluto's neighbour

248. Paris boulevard, Champs ...

250. Students

251. Wild ponies

253. Sunset

255. Utilised

257. Oil cartel

258. Moon about

261. Kremlin country

262. Responsible

265. Rounded stone

266. Drift (into coma)

268. Corrosive fluids

269. The D of AD

275. Take part in ballot

276. Frolic

278. Boosts morale

280. Ringing (of bell)

282. Famous English college

283. 21st birthday symbols

285. Cosmonaut, ... Gagarin

287. Summer shoe

289. Lucky amulets

290. Covered shopway

291. Mental pictures

292. Looked intently

293. Delight

296. Pig's grunts

297. Reimburse

299. Record's secondary track (1-4)

302. Introduce gradually, ... in

304. Abundant

305. Indistinct

306. Skin eruption

307. Hindu garment

308. London's ... Park

310. Polishes

312. Repeat

313. Soft knocks

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Archie lives on

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra , under the baton of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín, co-presents One Song: The Music of the late Archie Roach, featuring a stellar line-up of artists who draw on their connec- tions to theAustralian indigenous legend will bring new life to his iconic songs. Hamer Hall, Southbank. Wed. and Thurs. July 5 and 6. More info and tickets https:// whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/

Joe’s Big Band

■ Bird's Basement Melbourne is proud to present an extraordinary and creative col- laboration between one of Australia's favourite performers Joe Camilleri and Melbourne's renowned B# Big Band on Thursday, July 13. Truly an exciting Australian first, where a collection of Joe's most famous hits, are re-imagined via different and imaginative musical genres by B#'s superb music arrangers, to create a unique night of music, and launch an exciting new concept inAustralian music.

Brian Cadd

■ ARIA Hall Of Fame winner, Brian Cadd, returns to MEMO St Kilda with his band performing songs from throughout his extensive musical career. A bona fide music legend, platinum album seller and award winning songwriter, Brian is also an Order of Australia recipient. This powerhouse singer and piano player still rocks in today’s retro-pumped music business and is as energised and creative as ever. Fri. Aug. 18. Tickets at Trybooking.com

FROZEN IN CONCERT REVIEWED

■ Live concert film showings may not be a novelty anymore, but when the MSO takes them on, they’re extraordinary.

Imagine sitting in a huge auditorium with a large screen watching Walt Disney’s celebrated animation Frozen with all the dialogue and songs, but with the music played live by a full symphony orchestra, and the choral pieces amplified by the MSO Chorus

That was the treat for audiences at Melbourne's Convention and Exhibition Centre to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the movie’s release, and it was spectacular.

These days, technology used to record voice, sounds and music is so advanced that you can remove, or mute, every element of a soundtrack – even individual instruments.

In this case the MSO removed every instrument to play the entire soundtrack live. You wouldn’t believe it wasn’t the original, so accurate and nuanced. It added such an incredible intensity to the film experience.And while the film is engaging - forgot just how sad and funny it is, the eye was constantly drawn to the talented musicians and choir on the floor.

It’s exciting from the beginning. The audience enters as the orchestra tunes up below a large screen before the exuberant conductor, Jessica Gethin, enters from the side with microphone in hand, welcoming the audience - she knows that

100s of parents have had the movie on auto replay since 2013. While some might consider this a self-serving marketing exercise to cash in on the anniversary of the movie - though I doubt the rights would have been cheap - it was a fantastic way to introduce orchestral music to a young audience, and that is a great thing.

The MSO should be applauded for its diverse program, and everyone needs to experience the magic of the MSO at the Movies series.

The Man from Snowy River in Concert in August is selling fast, and StarWars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert in October is already sold out.

- Review by Beth Klein

Gods

■ ‘Inner Essence’ live art and gallery will present ‘Gods’ an exhibition of new sculpture works by internationally acclaimed Melbourne artist Brett Ashby

To be unveiled during the coming Winter Solstice 2023 on Sunday June 25, the 14 sculptures will be presented in the rolling hills of West Gippsland in the grounds of the beautiful Broughton Hall.

The creation of 'Gods ' was a heavy endeavour and took the artist three and a half years to create with steel fabricator Wayne McQuilten.

Ashby was selected by the Metro Tunnel, Cross Yarra Part-

nership in 2021 to take ownership of a slab of Bluestone t aken from the tunnel project from deep below Swanston St. Following this he approached Pentridge to compliment the piece with a Volcanic basalt slab. It wasn’t until December 2022 that Ashby made the first cuts into the slabs.

“Both stones lived with me until that day, like a heavy anchor,” said Ashby, “I used a water diamond blade saw and cut them by hand into 14 stones. My intention was clear, I must raise the stones from the ground and set them free during Winter Solstice, 2023.”

This is an exciting exhibition where the 14 3D sculptures will be essentially released into the wild as they are positioned in 'The Completion', a 12m gravel circle within the spectacular 1.5 hectare terraced garden. The sculptures explore the intense pleasures of being alive and what that means. The sacred positioning and geometry of the 10m rock circle make the spectator look inside one's eye, to understand that the universe is at play and offers an experience that punctures through contrast.

The sculptures will receive a traditional smoke ceremony and be set free in positive spirit byShane Clayton, from Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation There will also be a morning fire meditation, facilitated by 'Somisan' energy healer Philip Hunter followed by a musical resonance by

Solana The Artist. Guests will be invited to enjoy morning tea and witness the feminine embodiment performance into stone, by award recognised sound alchemists, tantric female emotional embodiment facilitators. Lunch will be provided by The Gippsland Grazer at 1pm, with refreshments at ba r prices.

Ashby's work is informed by an interest in energy, light and art history. Often displaying his response to place and space through geometry, aura and frequency. This will be a beautiful event where guests will be invited to see themselves inside the sacred geometry, 10m circle artwork and to support the awakening of the stones.

“I have created 14 steel sculptures using a welder, reo bar and flat cold steel sheets,” said Ashby.“Oil paint has been used to create universal planet-like chakra coloured circle bases, so that the ‘ Gods’ have a place to land. The flat steel sheet has been punctured on one side documenting movements and energy. This performance was part of ‘ My Flowers’ series which saw me perform skate and grind artworks on cold steel sheet, using a welder, grinder and flame thrower while skateboarding in a flower garden in Upper Beaconsfield. The sacred 10m rock circle sculpture provides a place of peace, reflection and activation when witnessed inside ‘The completion’.

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■ Although it is three months away, leading bookmakers Neds Betting have listed a market for the Golden Rose to be run over 1400 metre,s on September 29.

It is a race that attracts some of the best threeyear-olds racing in Australia.

The winner of the Inglis sires which was run at Randwick back in April, was won by the Chris Waller-trained Militarize, who turned its form around after a bad run previously, winning in fine fashion.

However, he had plenty of excuses, when he finished well out of the money in the Golden Slipper, after drawing a wide barrier, and getting into a ton of trouble.

He is a nicely bred youngster being by the top New Zealand stallion, Dundeel, prior to that run he ran a big race when third behind Red Resistance in the Todman Stakes, after missing the start.

The Golden Slipper winner, Shinzo, is on the second line, after his win in the classic, and is a stablemate of Militarize, and from his four starts has won two and two placings, and is a nice type.

The James Cummings -prepared Cylinder, was second to Shinzo, and it was quite a good run, and was sent out favourite in the Slipper, so, there is big wraps on him.

Another of the Cummings team, that has got a bit of ability in Commerorative, who won at the mid-week meeting back on June 7, at Canterbury and showed a bit.

Nicely bred by the leading sire, I Am Invincible, from Memorial, at his only start, won well. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained youngster, Don Corleone, failed to run on in the Champagne Stakes.

Prior to that was a good second behind Militarise in the Sires, and a good fourth in the Slipper.

Goes alright on his day and could be right in this. Next is King’s Gambit in the Snowden camp, and is a real trier, having run third in the Golden Slipper, and is consistent.

Back on March 4, another handy type, Red Resistance, ran a creditable second behind Cylinder in the Todman Stakes at Randwick

That was his first defeat of his three starts.

Red Resistance is prepared by Gai Waterhouse and Andrew Bott at Randwick, and goes alright.

An interesting possible is KapinskyAbstract, with Chris Waller, up until May 3, had only one start winning that day at Canterbury. He is by Zoustar from Solar Charged.

One that was most impressive winning the coveted J.J.Atkins classic, was King Colorado, with the powerful team of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.

Having only his third run he was most impressive in beating a very good field of young ones over 1600 metres.

Leading Queensland trainer, Annabel Neasham, produced a smart one in, Libertad, having only second start,made it two from two, with a big win in the Kindergarten Stakes over 1100 metres at Randwick back onApril 1.

Among the unplaced was the smart Barber, who could only run third.

Only this month, the inaugural BASET Thoroughbred Endeavour Award has been awarded to Grace McBeath, a talented young Equestrian from New South Wales.

The aim of the program is to offer participants the chance to further develop their careers, and gain skills and experience in International practices.

The award provides for an exchange between Australia and the UK Thoroughbred Industry students to work for six months, in an iconic stable during peak racing seasons in the UK and Australia.

Additionally, the winners will be offered the chance to experience local culture and meet industry leaders in their field.

The inaugural award will provide funding to support a six-month racing stable placement by the British Racing School, which will involve working for Sir Mark Prescott at Heath House Stables and Andrew Balding at Kingsclere Park House Stables.

These are two of the best-equipped training establishments in Britian.

second to Barber in the Blue Diamond Prelude.

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However, at big odds he failed to fire in the Golden Slipper, but is better than that.

Then you have the Ciaron Maher-David Eustace-trained filly, Steel City , who has ability, and Tannhauser, a good third in the J.J.Atkins Classic.

Thor’breds careers

■ The Britian-Australia Education Trust (BASET) has announced the launch of a new Thoroughbred Endeavour Award in partnership with Godolphin, The British Racing School and Thoroughbred Industry Careers to support deserving young people from Britian and Australia, embarking on careers in the equine and racing industries.

Later this year, the opportunity will be reciprocated, and a second BASET Thoroughbred Award will be made to support a young person from Great Britian, who will undertake a placement in Australia, arranged by the Thoroughbred Industry Careers.

The BASET Thoroughbred Endeavour Awards form part of the UK-based charity’s new Endeavour Career Skills Awards Program, which supports young people from Great Britian and Australians entering vocational careers.

The program funds internships, apprenticeships and courses, that provide real-world industry experience, and facilitate an exchange of knowledge and expertise between Britian and Australia.

- Ted Ryan

● ● ● ● Chris Waller. Racing Photos.

The Hayes combination trained Little Brose won the Blue Diamond Stakes in fine style, but failed to show up in the Golden Slipper back in March.

Prior to his win in the Blue Diamond he ran

9 EVENTS AT CHARLTON MEETING

■ Central Victorian racing at Charlton commenced the week beginning June 19 when a nine event card sponsored by the Victorian Harness Racing Club Bonus Scheme was held on a chilly afternoon.

The Wally Churchill Memorial Pace over 1609 metres was one of the features on the day going to Sunraysia trainer Reece Moore’s 6Y0 Shadow Play-Imachicitoo gelding Rojenbye in a mile rate of 1-58.7.

Driven by Jack Laugher, Rojenbye angled to be four back along the markers as Apache Wind (gate two) had crossed polemarker Luv Me Or Hate Me as the start was effected, with Nai Harn Bay (gate five) moving to race in the open.

Extricating five wide running into the final bend, Rojenbye finished brilliantly to record a 2.4 metre margin over the pacemaker giving the Mildura District the quinella, with Nai Harn Bay holding down third 7.2 metres away.

■ Art Major-Illawong Sister Styx filly Major Milestone was successful in the VHRC Renown Silverware 3Y0 Pace over 2100 metres paying odds of $17.00.

Trained at Tatura by David Abrahams for mother Patsy, Major Milestone was given a sweet passage by Ellen Tormey one/one from gate six trailing the raging hot favourite Ozzie Punter which faced the breeze from outside the front line as Settebello led from gate two.

Easing three wide on the home turn as Ozzie Punter claimed the leader, Major Milestone ran home best to blouse the favourite by 3.8 metres in a rate of 1-59.2. James Garner (three pegs) was third 2.3 metres back.

■ The $10,000 2100 metre Alabar Vicbred Platinum Pace saw Daylesford trainer Mick Barby and wife reinswoman Anne-Maree Conroy greet the judge with 4Y0 Betting LineGlenlyon Glad gelding Glenline, a half brother to smart gelding It Is Billy (It Is I).

Settling three back in the moving line from gate two on the second row with Letsdancetilldawn going forward from outside the front line to lead, Glenline after making the home turn very wide, swept to the front in the straight to easily account for Epic Orion along the sprint lane off the back of the leader by 5.9 metres, Letsdancetilldawn held down third 3.8 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.9.

■ Smythes Creek’s Nathan Cahir snared the $500,000 In VHRC Super Bonuses Pace over 2100 metres with 5Y0 SomebeachsomewhereOur Narissa Franco gelding Telemachus which returned a mile rate of 2-00.1.

Going forward from gate five to lead, Telemachus defied all challengers to prevail by 2.9 metres from Rockets Mate (gate three on the second line) off a three wide trail last lap, with Caesarion third a nose away after trailing the winner after leading out from gate four. It was the winners eighth success in 47 outings.

Chilly Kilmore

■ Kilmore raced last Tuesday evening in bitterly cold conditions with a most interesting meeting where the local district provided a number of winners.

■ Bolinda’s Alison and Chris Alford were victorious with improving 4Y0 Betting LineMaastricht mare Maas Betting Again who was outstanding in taking the $10,000 Beraldo Coffee Pace Final over 1690 metres.

Driven by Chris, Maas Betting Again appeared to throw away all chance when galloping away from gate four as the start was effected to settle at the rear of the field as Didshedoit led from gate three.

Once balanced, Alford sent the mare forward with a rush approaching the bell to cross the leader shortly after and defy all challengers, defeating Didshedoit by an easy 6.4 metres, with Shania Tee using the sprint lane from the rear for third 6.1 metres away. The mile rate 1-56.8.

■ Another Bolinda winner was Brent Lilley’s quality 4Y0 Sweet Lou-Zenola Starbuck gelding Hugo Maguire which landed the 2180 metre Jet Roofing Pace to give Alford a double.

Settling well back in the field from gate two on the second line, Hugo Maguire was set alight racing for the bell to cross the pacemaker Wharewhiti which had used up plenty of petrol to lead from gate six. Cruising for the final circuit, Hugo Maguire greeted the judge 11.1 metres

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back Caledonian Hotel Social Club Pace over 2160 after racing exposed from gate two.

■ tAt Echuca, border hoppers David Kennedy (Narrandera) and Brooke McPherson (Henty) tasted success, David’s 5Y0 American IdealCanugrinforme mare Cinos Legacy taking the metres and Brooke’s 5Y0 For A Reason-Our Lizzy Brooke mare Lookinforareason the Ride High @ Alabar Pace over the same trip. Cinos Legacy driven by Jackson Painting led throughout from gate three to account for Keayang Treasure (three pegs) by 3.4 metres in a rate of 159.8.

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in advance of Blissful Mind which raced exposed for the last lap, with Wharewhiti battling on gamely to hold third 7.2 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.7.

■ tVeteran Whittlesea octogenarian Charlie Farrugia snared the MC Security Pace over 1690 metres with Little Safari, an 11Y0 gelded son of Safari and Hanovian Princess who chalked up his nineteenth success at start number 179.

Raced by Charlie and grandson Darren Zahra who drives the horse, Little Safari possied three back in the moving line from outside the front line as Kilmore hope La Toison Dor led from gate two for Ben Yole.

Going forward three wide on the home turn, Little Safari motored home down the centre of the track to score by 5.6 metres in 1-59.8 from Kilmore trained duo Major Comment (three wide last lap from the rear) and Good Feelings (three pegs) which weaved in-between runners for third a half head away.

■ tEuroa trainer/driver Cameron Maggs scored a super victory with 5Y0 Majestic Son-Sunday Service gelding Super Service in the 2150 metre Broadstead Kilmore Trotters Handicap.

Coming from 10 metres, Super Service was bottled up four back along the markers for most of the trip as Kilmore hope One Muscle Hill led from the pole for Monique Burnett.

Angling into the clear well into the straight, Super Service sprouted wings from what was an impossible position to prevail by a nose over 30 metre backmarker Kheiron for former locals Peter Lane and Anita Burke which raced uncovered from the bell with Michael Bellman in the cart.

Watch And Act (one/one at bell – three wide last lap) was third 1.4 metres back after dropping in one/one for a breather approaching the home turn. The mile rate 2-04.4.

Midweek meetings

■ Two meetings Wednesday – Yarra Valley and Echuca. At Yarra Valley Avenel’s Wayne Potter produced a New Zealand bred gelding by the name of Spyglass to snare the Yarra Valley Toyota 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 1650 when making his race debut.

Driven by Nathan Jack, Spyglass (Sweet Lou-Beardsley) led throughout from the pole but looked lost at times and had to be shaken up to register a 2.4 metre margin in advance of Lochinvar Lorenzo along the sprint lane after trailing, with Imagination Oro (one/one – three wide home straight) third 6.4 metres away third. The mile rate 1-58.

Many readers will recall a horse of the same name that won a plethora of races in the eighties when trained by the late Howard Craig.

■ tSunshine owner/trainer Charlie Attard usually comes up with a handy one year in – year out and 3Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Ruby Slippers colt Layden scored his 5th victory in 19 outings when taking the 1650 metre Hirsch Hill Estate Pace in a rate of 2-00.7 giving Adrian Pace another winner for the week.

Settling three back in the moving line from the extreme draw as Major Assassin led from gate two. Going forward three wide in the last lap, Spyglass although very wide on the home turn, rattled home at a great rate to record a 1.2 metre margin over the pacemaker. Forever A Star battled on bravely for third a half head

Royal Cadence (four pegs) was third 3.8 metres back, while Lookinforareason (Thomas Gilligan) after showing no speed from gate two moved to face the breeze outside the leader Keayang Omar (gate three) mid-race to blouse him right on the wire after never looking likely to. Art On Fire (three wide solo at bell from mid-field) was third 2.6 metres back. The mile rate 2-00.3.

■ Parwan owner/trainer Paul Parsons has had a terrific month and added another winner to the tally when 5Y0 Bettors Delight-Naevia mare Kendys Butterfly brought up two wins in succession by winning the $10,000 Alabar Mares Sprint Championship (Heat 6) over 1755 metres.

Driven by Codi Rauchenberger, Kendys Butterfly was given a nice trip three back in the moving lane from gate two on the second line and after going forward three wide approaching the home turn, finished full of running to prevail by 4.2 metres over the leader Roslyn Gaye which had led from gate five. Alwaysbealady (four pegs) was third 3 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.8. Kendys Butterfly had won the Mooroopna Cup at her previous start.

At Ballarat

■ Ballarat was Thursday’s fixture and 13Y0 Dream Away-Crossmaglen gelding Irishmurphy proved that age is no bar when successful in the 1710 metre Mega Jumps Pace at odds of $12.00.

Trained at Hamilton by Jim Barker and driven by granddaughter Jackie, Irish Murphy began fast from gate five to lead all of the way and score by 5.2 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.8 from Cornish Smuggler (one/two) and Welease Woger from the tail who was third 2.1 metres away. It was Irish Murphy’s 10th victory at start 146.

■ Bannockburn’s Geoff Webster and stable reinsman Connor Clarke landed the Petstock 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1710 metres with consistent Million Dollar Cam-Endeared filly Elusive giving her a well deserved victory. Leading out from gate two before electing to hand over to Thestatesman (gate three), Elusive after a sweet passage extricated to join the leader in the straight and did best to register a 5.3 metre margin over The Statesman which raced roughly over the final stages.

Dougs Flame a stablemate of the winner ran on late from the rear for third. The mile rate 155.9. Raging hot favourite Balboa Rock on debut galloped when outside the leader approaching the home turn and dropped out.

■ Daylesford trainer/driver Anne-Maree Conroy’s most promising 4Y0 Bacardi LindyEfficacious mare Constant is getting better all the time and chalked up her 4th victory in 25 outings by taking the Ballarat LaundryTrotters Mobile over 2200 metres.

Raced by mother Pat, Constant was given an easy time one/one from gate four and after easing three wide prior to the home turn joined the pacemaker Charlie Walker which galloped enabling her to race clear over closing stages to score softly by 4.8 metres from Majestic Pride off a three wide trail from the rear last lap. Kyvalley Picasso (four pegs) was third 1.1 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.2.

■ Visiting Kiwi reinsman Ben Hope presently staying with Brent Lilley in Bolinda broke through for his first win in Victoria when 4Y0 Father Patrick-Hot Pants entire Kyvalley Paint raced by Jim Connelly’s KPC Racing greeted the judge in the Ballarattrottingclub.com.au Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres in a mile rate of 2-04.1.

Beginning quickly from gate six to be trapped exposed outside Mumstheword which flew

■ Wednesday – Geelong, Thursday –Kilmore, Friday – Maryborough/Mildura, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Warragul, Monday – Charlton, Tuesday – Geelong .

away from gate five, Kyvalley Paint gained cover shortly after when She Sailz went forward from three back before handing over to My High Peak putting him three back in the moving line with a circuit to travel.

One/one on straightening after My High Peak galloped, Kyvalley Paint when angled around the leaders as the winning post came into view and in a slugging finish, prevailed by a half head from She Sailz which fought on doggedly. Abitofadreamer (three wide last lap from the rear) kept on giving in the straight to finish third a head away in a thrilling finish.

Two events

■ Two meetings Friday Mildura and Bendigo and what a pay day it was for Bendigo’s Alex Ashwood at Mildura driving five winners on the program – Maggacis, Cotchinellie and Kailani Lass (all trained by him), Highway Writer (Sandra O’Connor) and Rick Reilly (Julie Douglas), while Long Forest based Jordan Leedham was not far behind him with three) Shadow Terror (Ricky O/Brien), Lilbitahenrytee (Kate Attard) and Spring Delight (Scott Garraway).

At Bendigo veteran Bet Bet owner/trainer Ray Cross who can’t do anything wrong of late chalked up a double – Centrurion Alm-Kumbya filly Romantic Nina (Ryan Duffy pulling off a hefty plunge to land the Forty Winks 3Y0+ Vicbred Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres and 5Y0 Imperial Count-Im Rite Or Wrong mare Jessicas Story (Declan Murphy) the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile over the same trip.

Following a one/one passage from gate two, Romantic Nina led on turning to record an easy 10 metre victory over Avenel Eagle which led out before trailing the leader The Other Thing. First starter Oprah Double You ran on from the tail for third 8.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.6. Jessicas Story starting outside the front line after crossing the pacemaker Savvy Kyvalley (gate six), led for the final circuit to score by 20.1 metres in 2-03.8 fromAstro (three wide last lap from four back) and Luna (one/ two) who was a half neck away third.

- Len Baker

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Miles Franklin Award shortlist

■ Five first-time nominees, including a debut author, are among the six talented writers shortlisted for the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award.

The authors will be competing for one of the most prestigious literary prizes inAustralia, with the winner receiving $60,000.

The 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist is:

■ Hopeless Kingdom by Kgshak Akec (UWA Publishing)

■ Limberlost by Robbie Arnott (Text Publishing)

■ Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au (Giramondo Publishing)

■ Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran (Ultimo Press)

■ The Lovers by Yumna Kassab (Ultimo Press)

■ Iris by Fiona Kelly McGregor (Pan MacmillanAustralia)

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● ● ● ● Toorak Post Office, circa 1920s

● Scotsburn, 554 Toorak Road, Toorak. Circa 1937.

● ● Drawing room in Dr Buller Murphy's house, Toorak. 1936.

● Boys at ‘Glamorgan’ school in Toorak, conducted by Miss I. McComas. 1909.

● ● ● ● Toorak Cricket Club. 1920.

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Haileybury 6.8 (44) d Old Scoltch 3.16 (34). Collegians 14.13 (95) d Old Melburnians 3.7 (25). University Blacks 9.19 (71) d Caulfield Grammarians 3.7 (25). University Blues 12.10 (82) d Old Brighton 6.6 (42). St Kevins 13.14 (92) d Old Xaverians 6.10 (46).

Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Scotch d Old Haileybury (forfeit). Collegians 11.11 (77) d Old Melburnians 5.8 (38). University Blacks 13.15 (93) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.2 (38). University Blues 9.14 (68) d Old Brighton 8.9 (57). Old Xaverians 8.10 (58) d St Kevins 9.2 (56).

Premier B Men’s. St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 8.8 (56) d Old Geelong 6.12 (48). Old Tribity 8.13 (61) d AJAX 7.7 (49). Williamstown CXYMD 11.6 (72) d Beaumaris 6.15 (51). Fitzroy 16.11 (107) d Monash Blues 7.7 (49). St Bernards 5.13 (43) d De La Salle

5.5 (35).

Premier B Men’s Rserves. St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 5.4 (34) d Old Geelong 2.15 (27). Old Trinity 13.25 (103) d AJAX 4.4 (28). W illiamstown CYMS 13.12 (90) d Beaumaris6.9 (45). Fitzroy 15.19 (109) d Monash Blues 0.3 (3). St Bernards 12.19 (91) d De La Salle 3.8 (26).

Premier C Men’s. Hampton Rovers 9.8 (62) d Parkdale vultures 7.11 (53). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 8.22 (70) d Ormond

4.3 (27). Mazenod oc 13.18 (96) d Marcellin OC 5.9 (39). Old Camberwell Grammarians

7.8 (56) d PEGD 6.3 (39). Old Carey: Bye.

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Parkdale

Vultures 11.9 (75) d Hampton Rovers 1.4 (10).

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 12.16 (88) d

Ormond 5.4 (34). Mazenod OC 13.9 (87) d

Marcellin OC 5.9 (39). PEGS 8.9 (57) d Old

Camberwell Grammarians 5.5 (35). Old Carey:

Bye.

Division 1. UHS-VU 14.19 (103) d Ivanhoe

1.5 (11). Prahran 17.12 (114) d West Brunswick 5.5 (35). Oakleigh 10.15 (75) d Old Peninsula 6.8 (44). Glen Eira 10.8 (68) d

Kew 2.12 (24). Preston Bullants 11.10 (76)

d Therry Penola 8.11 (59).

Division 1 Reserves. UHS-VU 19.29 (141) d Ivanhoe 0.1 (1). Prahran 8.6 (54) d

West Brunswick 7.9 (51). Oakleigh 14.10 (94)

d Old Peninsula 4.6 (30). Glen Eira 13.7 (85)

d Kew 5.5 (35). Therry Penola 6.7 (43) d

Preston Bullants 5.5 (35).

Division 2. Whitefriars 9.17 (71) d St Mary’s Salesian 7.7 (49). South Melbourne

Districts 9.10 (64) d Old Paradians 3.7 (25).

Parkside 18.6 (114) d Brunswick 7.7 (49).

Old Yarra Cobras 10.11 (71) d Bulleen Templestowe 4.5 (29). MHSOB 10.24 (84) d Aquinas

8.4 (52).

Division 2 Reserves. Whitefrairs 12.6 (78) d St Mary’s Salesian 6.14 (50). South Melbourne Districts 3.10 (28) d Old Paradiansx

3.2 (20). Parkside 8.124 (62) d Brunswick

6.6 (42). Old Yarra Cobras 9.15 (69) d Bulleen

Templestowe 3.7 (25). MHSOB 12.17 (89) d

Aquinas 3.9 (27).

Division 3. Elsternwick 9./11 (65) d Canterbury 8.9 (57). Richmond Cenjtral 14.17 (101) d Swinburne University 7.12 (54). Hawthorn 30.15 (195) d Power House 8.9 (57). Wattle Park 14.12 (96) d La Trobe University

3.7 (25).

Division 3 Reserves. Richmond Central 24.19 (163) d Swinburne University 3.2 (20).

Hawthorn 19.18 (132) d Power House 3.7 (25)(. Wattle Park 10.12 (72) d La Trobe University 5.5 (35). Canterbury 11.15 (81) d Wattle Park 10.12 (72).

Division 4. Box Hill North 8.12 (60) drew with North Brunswick 8.12 (60). Albert Park 12.21 (93) d St Johns 7.6 (48). Masala 12.13 (85) d Eley Park 5.10 (40).

Division 4 Reserves. North Brunswick 16.129 (115) d Box Hill North 5.5 (35). St Johns 10.13 (73) d Albert Park 7.4 (46). Eley Park v Masala.

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division. Park Orchards 11.12 (78) d Norwood 9.9 (63). East Ringwood 15.10 (100) d Doncaster 5.8 (38). Vermont 9.9 (63)

d Berwick 5.2 (32). Rowville 17.13 (115) d Blackburn 11.8 (74). Noble Park 8.11 (59) d

South Croydon 5.1 (31). Doncaster East 9.10

(64) d Balwyn 3.14 (32).

Division 1. Bayswater 11.8 (74) d

Beaconsfield 7.7 (49). South Belgrave 13.14

(92) d Montrose 8.11 (59). Mooroolbark 9.14

(68) d Croydon 4.4 (28). North Ringwood 9.11

(65) d Lilydale 7.8 (50). Mitcham 12.19 (91)

d Wantirna South 7.2 (44).

Division 2. Ringwood 11.8 (74) d Templestowe 3.5 (23). Knox 10.8 (68) d Upper

Fermtree Gully 3.15 (33). East Burwood 14.4

(88) d Waverley Blues 12.13 (85). Mulgrave

15.15 (105) d The Basin 7.6 (48). Boronia

14.17 (101) d Heathmont 4.11 (35).

Division 3. Donvale 23.13 (151) d

Coldstream 2.9 (21). Fairpark 10.10 (70) d

Silvan 8.15 (63). Ferntree Gully 8.6 (54) d

Whitehorse Pioneers 2.8 (20). Oakleigh District 17.10 (112) d Warrandyte 9.8 (62).

Division 4. Forest Hill 12.17 (89) d

Croydon North MLOC 5.7 (37). Chirnside Park

12.12 (84) d Nunawading 7.7 (49). Kilsyth

9.10 (64) d Surrey Park 4.9 (33). Scoresby:

Bye.

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Aberfeldie 24.13 (157) ed Avondale Heights 6.5 (41). Essendon Doutta

Stars 7.9 (51) d Airport West 6.11 (47).

Greenvale 6.9 (35) d Strathmore 5.6 (36). East Keilor 11.21 (87) d Maribyrnong Park

10.4 (64). Keilor 14.16 (100) d Pascoe Vale

6.5 (41).

Division 1. Keilor Park 9.7 (61) d Tullamarine 7.10 (52). Deer Park 15.12 (103) d Roxburgh Park 10.5 (65). Craigieburn 19.7

(121) d Glenroy 9.14 (68). West Coburg 14.25

(109) d Rupertswood 9.7 (61). Westmeadows

8.6 (54) d Hillside 5.9 (39). St Albans 8.23

(71) d Moonee Valley 7.10 (52)(.

Division 2. Northern Saints 8.10 (58) d Burnside Heights 5.12 (42). Sunbury Kangaroos 13.9 (87) d Coburg Districts 7.12 (54), Oak Park 14.11 (95) d East Sunbury 8.10 (58). Taylors Lakes 14.8 (92) d Hadfield 5.9 (39).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 17.15 (117) d Bonbeach 6.10 (48). Pines 14.15 (99) d Frankston Bombers 5.5 (35).

Frankston YCW 13.9 (87) d Sorrenbto 8.7 (55).

Mt Eliza 8.7 (55) d Langwarrin 6.5 (41). Red Hill 6.8 (44) d Rosebud 4.10 (34).

Division 1 Reserves. Dromana 9.11 (65)

d Bonbeach 4.3 (27). Frankston Bombers 7.8 (50) d Pines 6.10 (46). Sorrento 9.5 (59) d Frankston YCW 8.10 (58). Langwarrin 13.9 (87) d Mt Eliza 3.7 (25). Red Hill 13.11 (89)

d Rosebud 4.5 (29).

Division 2 Seniors. Karingal 12.18 (90)

d Chelsea 8.10 (58). Crib Point 12.13 (85) d Rye 7.7 (49). Mornington 14.10 (94) d Devon Meadows 13.10 (88). Edithvale-Aspendale 12.11 (83) d Seaford 7.12 (54). Hastings 9.7

(61) d Tyabb 8.4 (52). Somerville 12.15 (87)

d Pearcedale 11.9 (75).

Division 2 Reserves. Karingal 10.6 (66)

d Chelsea 7.6 (48). Crib Point 7.12 (54) d Rye 4.4 (28). Mornington 11.9 (75) d Devon Meadows 6.8 (44). Edithvale-Aspendale 5.6

(36) d Seaford 3.6 (24). Hastings 11.9 (76) d

Tyabb 3.3 (21). Somerville 15.12 (102) d

Pearcedale 2.2 (14).

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Bundoora 12.9 (81) d

Banyule 7.6 (48). Macleod 13.13 (91) d Greensborough 8.8 (56). Hurstbridge 11.11

(77) d West Preston Lakeside 8.7 (55). Heidelberg 6.7 (43) d North Heidelberg 2.11 (23).

Montmorency 10.13 (73) d Whittlesea 2.8

(20).

Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 25.16

(166) d Bundoora 7.8 (50). Greensborough 11.9 (75) d Macleod 2.8 (20). West Preston Lakeside 11.15 (81) d Hurstbridge 6.6 (42).

Heidelberg 16.13 (109) d North Heidelberg

3.3 (21). Montmorency 12.9 (80) d Whittlesea 5.8 (38).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Eltham 10.7 (67)

d North Heidelberg 4.7 (31). Bundoora 9.7

(61) d Banyule 7.6 (48). Greeensborough 1

8.5 (53) d West Preston Lakeside 7.9 (51).

Heidelberg 17.11 (113) d Montmorency 1.5 (11).

Division 2 Seniors. Eltahm 7.11 (53) d

Panton Hill 5.9 (39). Diamond Creek 14.14 (98) d Northcote Park 2.10 (22). Thomastown

10.11 (71) d Epping 5.10 (40). Watsonia

14.10 (94) d Lower Plenty 7.0 (53). St Mary’s

13.17 (95) d South Morang 7.10 (52).

Division 2 Reserves. Eltham 16.12 (108)

d Panton Hill 4.6 (30). Diamond Creek 29.17 (191) d Northcote Park 1.0 (6). Thomastown

13.20 (98) d Epping 3.2 (20). Watsonia 11.11 (77) d Lower Plenty 1.5 (11). St Mary’s 15.11 (101) d South Morang 6.8 (44).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Diamond Creek

1.16 (82) d Lower Plenty 6.7 (43). Watsonia

8.13 (61) d South Morang 5.4 (34). Laurimar

11.7 (73) d St Mary’s 11.9 (75).

Division 3 Seniors. Kinglake 9.9 (63) d Reservoir 3.8 (26). Laurimar 6.13 (49) d Kilmore 3.10 (28). Fitzroy Stars 7.18 (60) d Lalor

9.3 (57). Mernda 9.7 (61) d Old Eltham Collegians 8.6 (54). Heidelberg West: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. Kinglake 12.9 (81) d Reservoir 5.2 (32). Laurimar 11.5 (71) d Kilmore 7.7 (49). Lalor 10.10 (70) d Fitzroy Stars 8.10 (58). Mernda 7.13 (55) d Old Eltham Collegians 5.7 (37). Heidelberg West: Bye.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Hurstbridge

22.20 (152) d Panton Hill 6.6 (42). Kilmore

v Mernda. Greensborough 2 9.6 (60) d Macelod

4.11 (35). Thomastown 18.9 (117) d Banyule/ Heidelberg West 5.3 (33).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 24.24 (168) d Gembrook-Cockatoo

0.5 (5). Narre Warren 18.16 (124) d Woori

Yallock 8.6 (54). Monbulk 9.10 (64) d UpweyTecoma 9.7 (61).Pakenham 12.12 (84) d

Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.11 (65). Mt Evelyn: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. Wandin

6.12 (48) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 7.5 (47).

Narre Warren 17.19 (121) d Woori Yallock

1.2 (8). Upwey Tecoma 6.11 (47) d Monbulk

6.5 (41). Olinda Ferny Creek 6.9 (45) d

Pakenham 6.2 (38). Mt Evelyn: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Seville 12.14 (86) d

Belgrave 9.10 (64). Emerakd 22.12 (144) d

Hallam 3.9 (27). Berwick Springs 10.16 (76)

d Healesville 5.9 (39). Officer: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Seville 7.7 (49) d

Belgrave 5.6 (36). Emeralkd 23.10 (136) d

Hallam 6.6 (42). Berwick Springs 19.12 (126)

d Healesville 0.2 (2). Officer: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 20.16 (136) d Broadford 2.9 (21). Warburton-Millgrove 14.21 (105) d Yarra Glen 9.5 (53).

Alexandra 28.27 (195) d Yarra Junction 4.4 (28).

Division 2 Reserves. Powelltown 12.7 (79) d Broadford 6.4 (4). Warburton-Millgrovce 22.24 (156) d Yarra Glen 0.0 (0). Yarra Junction 11.8 (74) d Alexandra 6.6 (42).

Under 19 Boys. Mt Evelyn 6./7 (43) d Emerald 4.9 (33). Upwey-Tecoma 7.9 (51) d Monbulk 3.8 (26). Woori Yallock v Narre Warren. Officer 10.14 (74) d Wandin 2.9 (21). ■ Southern Football Netbnall League. Division 1 Seniors. Port Melbourne Colts 23.13 (151) d St Kilda City 3.7 (25). Cranbourne Eagles 10.12 (72) d Chelsea Heights 5.5 (35). St Paul’s McKinnon 12.14 (86) d Bentleigh 4.10 (34). Cheltenha, 14.10 (94) d Dingley 2.5 (17). Springvale Districts 11.8 (74) d Mordialloc 7.10 (52).

Division 2 Seniors. East Brighton 12.11 (83) d Murrumbeena 8.5 (53). Doveton Doves 12.16 (88) d East Malvern 4.5 (29). Hampton Park 23.21 (159) d Black Rock 2.0 (12). Highett 11.6 (72) d Keysborough 5.12 (42). Skye 6.13 (49) d Caulfield Bears 5.13 (43).

Division 3 Seniors. Endeavour Hills 14.15 (99) d Lyndhuirst 6.9 (45). Ashwood 12.11 (83) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 7.10 (52). Narre South Saints 7.13 (55) d Vlayton 7.10 (52).

Frankston Dolphins 9.14 (68) d Heathmont

4.11 (35).

Division 4 Seniors. South Mornington 7.9 (51) d Hampton 5.12 (42). Lyndale 18.16 (124) d Doveton Eagles 3.10 (28). Moorabbin

Kangaroos 15.12 (102) d Dandenong 8.10 (58).

■ Western Region Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Altona 9.6 (60) d Point Cook 7.9 (51). Caroline Springs 13.9 987) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 6.14 (50). Spotswood

12.13 (85) d Hoppers Crossing 10.1 (71).

Werribee Districts 13.13 (91) d Point Cook Centrals 6.6 (42).

Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.23.36.35.40.

Many will be making a few commitments and maybe give up a few old habits. It is wise to check all legal documents before signing.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.22.

Some will be making changes to their outlook on life.

The social scene could provide new friends and a love affair may be the result.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.36.39.8.

The romantic scene looks very promising. However it could also be very taxing. Don’t give way to the temptation of falling in love with love. And do not make promises you cannot keep.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.3.

The social scene provides you with plenty of new friends. Better to pay more attention to the loved ones than to divide your attention between the new found friends and the old ones. A good period for organising a social event.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.22.

You can accomplish quite a bit at work, however it will depend a lot on your attitude towards work. Travelling could be involved with new responsibilities.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Lilac

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.8.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.39.

A romantic move by someone could really surprise you as it would be totally unexpected. The financial situation is improving too.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.21.24.10.22.

A very enjoyable period for most. The domestic scene would be one of the reasons or a new romantic interest. This period sees the change of things for the better.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.33.

Certain happenings could make a lot of you very happy indeed. Most will be beaming with confidence and feel capable of doing things thought impossible before.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Dark Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.5.33.

Now is the time to start doing things you wanted to do, but were afraid to touch. You will receive a lot of help from friends.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.9.5.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33.

Opportunity knocks. However do not lose sight of reality and keep your feet firmly on the ground. Don’t be too sensitive to criticism or there could be some friction at home.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.39.

Many could hear again from long lost friends. Some are in for a few surprises too. It is best to stick to accepted traditions, otherwise there could be some trouble from home.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 2.6.9.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33.

Best to try to forget past mistakes and look towards the future. At work matters will be improving and the chance of a lifetime to fulfil your dream.