The Local Paper. North-West Edition. Wed., Aug. 14, 2024

Vale Sarah Carter

● ● Cr Sarah Carter

■ Former Maribyrnong Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter, 45, was found dead in her home last week. Police say there were no suspicious circumstances.

Emergency services attended a residence at Village Way, Maribyrnong, about 3.45pm last Tuesday (Aug.6) and found the body of a 45-year-old woman.

"Cr Carter was a trusted and valued colleague and her passing is an enormous loss to our community who she has worked tirelessly to support over her 16 years on Council," the council said in a statement.

Mayor Cr Cuc Lam said Cr Carter was a trusted and valued colleague and friend, whose sudden passing has shocked and saddened

staff, councillors, and many in the community. It is clear from the outpouring of grief of the high regard in which she was held by those she worked so hard to support.

“Sarah was a passionate advocate. There was never any doubt how much she cared for her local community and how proud she was to represent the West. Her dedication to advancing community wellbeing, arts and culture and gender equity, in particular, were second to none.

““It has been incredibly heartening to read the hundreds of tributes received directly by myself, my colleagues, staff, and on social media recognising Sarah’s dedication and commitment to the City of Maribyrnong.”

COUNCILS PUSH FOR UPFIELD UPGRADE

■ Seven Councils in Melbourne’s north are seeking urgent action to improve the region’s transport system.

This is an effort to address severe traffic congestion, long trips to the nearest hospital, challenges in accessing jobs and education, and increasing social isolation impacting the lives of thousands of residents.

The Northern Councils Alliance, comprising the municipalities of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek, Mitchell Shire, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, launched its new transport advocacy campaign: Connect Melbourne’s North: It’s time to transform our transport.

Saying communities deserve better, the campaign is calling for critical improvements to transport in Melbourne’s north, including improved bus and train services, and other measures to help reduce congestion on our roads.

Kicking off the campaign is a call for Federal and State Governments to duplicate and extend the Upfield rail line.

Currently the railway line terminates at Upfield, far short of the growing community, and the single train line between Gowrie and Upfield station results in one of least frequent services in the network, every 15 to 20 minutes in peak. Frequent delays also add to the frustration of communities in the area.

● ● Nillumbik Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan speaks at the launch of the Northern Councils Alliance's Connect Melbourne’s North.

The extension will support the existing and future populations of Merri-bek, Hume, Whittlesea and Mitchell

Ticks and Crosses Local News

● ● Tim Pallas, Werribee MLA ✔Werribee MLA Tim Pallas has ac knowledged the recipients of some special awards at the most recent Werribee fire brigade awards dinner. “The Werribee fire brigade has a long history. It was officially registered in January 1915 and will soon celebrate 110 years of service. Over that time people have joined their local brigade for the same reason: for the camaraderie enjoyed together and to help protect their community. While there were many awards presented at the recent awards night, can I particularly acknowledge Damien Milloy, who was presented with the CFA life membership award for 30 years of service. The life membership award is considered for those members who have contributed over and above what might be normally expected of a member. I also want to acknowledge Philip Menzies, who has clocked up 40 years of service. Damien and Philip’s duration of membership represents a truly lifelong support of others in the community. Community citations for services were awarded to Daniel May, Rohan Rizzoli and Josh Finlayson in special recognition of their service rendered to a critically injured person during a bushfire in Bunyip in 2019. These dedicated members are ready to uproot themselves and go to where their skills and professionalism are needed, most often far from home. Rohan was also awarded firefighter of the year, along with John Lister, as members of the Werribee fire brigade who provide dedication and selfless devotion in the protection of our community.”

✔Kalkallo MLA Ros Spence has extended congratulations to Craigieburn local Ezi Magbegor for competing in the Paris Olympics this year representing Australia along with the rest of the Opals basketball team. “Ezi has had a terrific sporting career, making her international debut at the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship, where Australia took bronze, and since competing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games before she was signed with the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL and eventually joined the WNBA team Seattle Storm in the United States. This is not Ezi’s first time competing at the Olympics, though; she previously competed in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. These terrific role models give inspiration to so many young athletes who hope to follow in their steps as they pursue their sporting dreams.”

Kalkallo youth praised

■ Ros Spence, Kalkallo MLA, has acknowledge the f work of the Kalkallo Youth Advisory Council

“Thank you to Aarav, Alyssa, Ammar, Aneeta, Athena,Aric, Eshaal, Gabrielle, Harkirat, Hope, Husain, Jayde, Kayla, Manraj, Mantasha, Maria, Marseel, Matthew, Nathaniel, Nayush, Omar, Priyanshi, Sarah, Shannon and Uthish,” Ms Spence told State Parliament.

“This year members have decided to focus on the issue of environmental protection and have decided to raise awareness about the issue locally by developing a flyer which they plan to distribute to their peers throughout my community.

“ The flyer will provide information on why young people should participate in environmental initiatives and how they can do so.

“The work that they have done so far has been terrific, and I cannot wait to see the final result,” Ms Spence said.

MP’S TRIBUTE TO LATE FATHER

■ Broadmeadows MLA Kathleen MatthewsWard has paid tribute to her late father, in a tribute speech in State Parliament.

“I rise to pay tribute to my wonderful dad Gary Ward who passed away on July 18,” Ms Mtthewsw-Ward told the Legislative Assembly

“My inspiration and my hero, he was a bighearted man of courage, compassion and immense integrity as well as a lot of fun.

“He and Mum raised us with both Catholic and Labor values of social justice and caring for others.

“He dedicated his life to the betterment of the rights and conditions for workers as a union organiser for the SDA for more than 30 years.

“He also contributed to our local community in many ways, including through the Corpus Christi school and parish, Therry Penola football club and as a life member of Glenroy Cricket Club

“A true believer, Dad joined the Glenroy West branch of the Labor Party in 1985 and helped at every state, federal and local election.

“Unfortunately he died one year short of his ALP life membership. Although he became a paraplegic in 2005, he continued to be involved and fought the good fight to the end.

“He was still involved in the campaign to bring back a post office to Glenroy and I thank him, Sonja and John Rutherford and all the members of the post office working group for their continued work and for not giving up.

“I will again write to Australia Post, and I also thank Peter Khalil for his continued advocacy on this issue.

“Dad touched the lives of so many and was loved by all who knew him. I would like to take this opportunity to thank his team of dedicated carers, especially Kala, Romina, Germeet and Louise, who shared his journey and lots of laughs along the way and always provided assistance with such dignity and respect,” Ms MatthewsWard said.

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● ● This edition covers Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melton, Merri-bek, Moonee Valley, Moorabool and Wyndham municipalities.

At Harvest Square

■ The State Government is more than doubling the homes at Harvest Square in Brunswick West, with work nearly complete on 198 new homes to replace 81 old walkups that will be dedicated for women on the Victorian Housing Register.

Harriet Shing, Minister for Housing, visited the site on Friday (Aug. 9) to tour a completed apartment and see the construction work and renders of the new homes which will be a mix of social and market rentals.

The State Government is investing $86 million to replace 81 old, outdated walk-up public housing homes with 198 new, modern and accessible homes – with 119 of the homes dedicated for social housing.

Plumpton go-ahead

■ The Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre will move ahead following approval of the building masterplan at the July 22 Council meeting.

The Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Beattys Road in Fraser Rise is being built to meet the leisure and wellbeing needs of the City of Melton’s community – one of the fastest growing Council areas in Australia.

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In earlier years, he had been Manager of a number of local newspapers including the Brunswick Sentinel and Coburg Courier.

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He was involved with the Australian Suburban Newspapers’ Association, later becoming a National Judge.

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● ● Ezi Magbegor

● ● ● ● Ros Spence MLA

● ● ● ● Kathleen Matthews-Ward MLA

Melbournewide

PRESTON

Sunday collision

■ Detectives from Major Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Preston on Sunday morning (Aug. 11).

Investigators have been told a BMW and a Mazda were stolen from an address in Coonans St, Pascoe Vale South , about 11.40pm.

Police attended the area and received information that the BMW was headed towards Preston

About 12.40am it is alleged the BMW was involved in a collision with a motorcyclist at the intersection of Bell St and Victoria St, Preston.

It is alleged two occupants from the BMW ran from the collision.

Officers were quickly on scene and performed CPR on the male rider but he unfortunately died.

Police searched the area and a 16-yearold boy was arrested a short time later. He was assisting Police with their enquires.

RINGWOOD

Changing places

■ Victorians with disability and their carers will benefit from the newest Changing Places facility now open in Ringwood – the 300th to be built Australia.

Lizzie Blandthorn, Minister for Disability, officially opened the new facility at Jubilee Park in Ringwood.

“Victoria leads the charge in making Australia a more accessible place, with 135 out of 300 Changing Places nationally located in Victoria,” sais a Government representative.

“Changing Places are larger than standard accessible toilets with extra features, such as a tracking hoist and additional space for two or more carers to support a person with high support needs to use a bathroom safely and with dignity.”

URGENT CALL TO DRIVERS AS ROAD TOLL SURGES

■ Victoria Police is issuing an urgent road safety warning to all road users as the total lives lost on Victorian roads this year climbs towards 180.

A number of people have sadly lost their lives on the roads over the past 10 days, bringing the road toll to the same number as this time last year.

Excessive speed and driver impairment continue to be leading causes of both fatal and serious injury collisions.

There are particular concerns around vulnerable road users including pedestrians and motorcyclists.

Some 42 motorcyclists have been killed this year, compared to 23 at the same time in 2023.

Factors including visibility, slippery road conditions, inappropriate speed, incorrect safety wear and failing to give way are contributing to the loss of life.

Some 29 pedestrians have also died this year compared to 22 this time last year, including a 66-year-old Reservoir man who died on Friday following a collision in Preston on Monday last week.

Police recently completed Operation Eastern Snow, focusing on road users around the eastern Alpine areas.

The month-long operation detected more than 500 offences with speed contributing

Statewide

to nearly half of those offences.

Victoria Police is urging all road users to be vigilant on our roads. Stick to the speed limit, don’t drive under the influence, don’t drive distracted, drive to

the conditions and plan ahead. Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir said: “We are seeing a dis- tressing number of people dy- ing on our roads and in most cases, it could have been entirely preventable.

Across Victoria

DUNOLLY

‘Not suspicious’

■ Police are investigating following a fatal fire in Dunolly on Saturday night (Aug. 10). Emergency services were called to Market St about 10.50pm after reports of a fire at a residential premises.

Fire crews extinguished the blaze and the scene was examined. A man was located deceased in the residence.

A crime scene was established as fire examiners attempt to determine the cause. Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire, which is not believed to be suspicious at this stage.

LUCAS

2 vehicles crashed

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Lucas on Saturday (Aug. 10)

It is believed two vehicles collided on Carngham Rd near Finchs Rd just after 7pm.

There were three occupants in one of the vehicles, one person died at the scene, the other two were taken to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.

The male driver and only occupant of the second vehicle has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

TIMBOON

New footbridge

■ Visitors to Timboon in the Twelve Apostles hinterland will be able to enjoy easier access to the town’s award-winning gourmet sweets, spirits, tourist sites and lush open spaces – with a new footbridge across Power Creek now complete.The new footbridge provides a direct link between two of Timboon’s iconic tourist attractions –Timboon Fine Ice Cream and the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery

SUNNY OUTLOOK ON SOLAR SAVINGS

■ The State Government has helped thousands of families slash an annual $279 million off their energy bills – with more than five million individual solar panels installed on rooftops, thanks to our Solar Homes program.

And as of this month, Solar Homes has delivered 2 gigawatts of power across Victoria –close to double the amount generated by Yallourn and nearly as much as Loy Yang A.

The program represents 13 per cent of the total renewable capacity installed in the state, with its solar panels having cumulatively generated 6.5 gigawatt hours of power – enough cheap renewable energy to power every fridge in

● ● Jacinta Allan, Premier Victoria for almost two years. The program has seen 350,000 solar panel, hot water, and solar battery systems installed through rebates and interest-free loans.

The past 12 months have been Solar Homes’ biggest, with 7873 approved applications last month – including 4435 rooftop solar approvals and 3125 solar hot water approvals.

Eligible households can access a $1400 rebate to install solar panels, a further $1400 interest free loan and a further rebate of up to $1000 to replace their hot water system – cutting $3800 from upfront installation costs.

● ● ● ● Swanston St. Town Hall on left. 1926.

● ● Melb. Tramway & Omnibus Co. workshop, North Fitzroy. 1889.

● ● ● ● Flinders St railway entrance. 1954-55.

● ● ● ● Collins St, looking west. Circa 1892.

Opening tram, Deepdene to St Kilda. 1913.

● ● ● ● The German Arch. Coillins St. The Royal Visit. 1901.

Shows

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten), Until August 24 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Amy Calvert. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au

■ Melbourne French Theatre: La Surprise De L’Amour (Lovestruck) (by Marivaux) Until August 17 at Melbourne French Theatre, La Maison de Maitre, 203-205 Canning St (cnr. Neill St.), Carlton. Director: Donald McManus. Bookings: melbournefrench theatre.org.au/la-surprise-de-lamour/

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Alice in Wonderland Jr. Until August 11 at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Pde., Altona. Bookings: wmtc.org.au

■ Beaumaris Theatre: The Bridges of Madison County (by Robert James Waller), Until August 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Colin Armstrong. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au

■ The Mount Players: Family Values (by David Williamson) August 16 – September 1 at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Mt Macedon. Director: David Runnalls. Bookings: themountplayers.com

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Admissions (by Joshua Harmon) August 16 – 31 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Wilson St., Brighton. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: brightontheatrecompany.com.au

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Little Women the Musical (Book by Allen Knee, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Music by Jason Howland) August 23 – September 7 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Adam Bianco; Choreographer: Susan Lewis. Bookings: 1300 131 552.

■ Theatre of the Damned: Carrie the Musical, August 23 – 31 at Belmont High School, Performing Arts Centre, 12-36 Rotherham Street, Belmont. Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/CJIFQ

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Things I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) August 23 – September 7 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Kellie Tweeddale. Bookings: trybooking.com/CQZXF

■ ARK Theatre: Point Blank (by Grace McNiven) August 25 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre; September 14 at the Seymour Schoolhouse Performing Arts Centre. Director: Lisa McNiven. Further details: arktheatremelb.com

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Hand to God (by Robert Askins) August 29 – September 7 at Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Bookings: stagtheatre.org

■ Synchronicity: A Vintage Death (by Geoff Collishaw, based on the novel by Colin King), August 30 – September 7 at The Engine Room, 58 View St., Bendigo. Director: Geoff Collishaw and Tania Maxwell). Bookings: synchronicity.org.au

■ MOARTZ Inc: MOARTZ 25th Anniversary, One-Act Play Gala Weekend (Joanna Murray-Smith/Melinda Chapman), August 23

– 25 at Monash Hall, Reserve St., Yallourn North. Directors: Annette O’Shea/Mike Pullar. Admission: $30/$25. Bookings: moartz.com

■ TRACK Youth Theatre: The Pot of Gold (Script and Music by Ed Bailey) August 30 and 31 at 7pm; August 31 at 2pm at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Sophie Jevons. Bookings: Trybooking. Adults: $30, Children: $20. www.trackyouththeatre.org.au Tickets available at door.

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Minnie and Liraz (by Lally Katz) August 30 – September 8 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Barbara Crawford. Bookings: mordialloctheatre. com.au

■ Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival: Festival of One Act Plays. September 7 at Bluestone Theatre, 28 Hutton St., Kyneton. Detail via email: icgang3444@gmail.com

■ Nova Music Theatre: Brigadoon September 13 – 22 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Clue on Stage, September 5 – 21 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Katie-Jane Amey. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com

Entertainment

SPLENDID ANOMALY

■ The Splendid Anomaly by visual artist and performance maker Ahmarnya Price is being presented from August 27-31 at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall.

Using live drawing, animation and sound, The Splendid Anomaly is a semi-autobiographical solo-performance about finding agency within times of systemic failure and rapid change.

The story is loosely drawn from an experience Ahmarnya Price had after admitting herself into the emergency department with a ‘mysterious illness’ as the World Health Organisation announced a global pandemic.

The show depicts Price quarantined in hospital as she begins to discover parallels between her own complex medical history (chronic health/disability) and the universe’s cosmology.

“After 24 hours of relentless tests and assessments, unable to find a diagnosis or cure for my symptoms and with staff resources at capacity – I was sent home from hospital with no answers,” Price reflected.

“Afterwards I started to ask: where in our universe’s timeline has crises and change functioned as an anomaly? Not only to the thing we call evolution, but also our shared resilience and capacity to better imagine the future.” Price said.

Arts House Acting Artistic Director, Olivia Anderson, says: “This is a beautifully strange, playful and epic show. Ahmarnya has created this amazing work with an exceptional collection of creatives, including dramaturgy by Susie Dee, music composition by Kelly Ryall, projection design by Rhian Hinkley and lighting design by Richard Vabre.”

The Splendid Anomaly is a prompt – it is about hope and a call to action for collective change. Sitting in the unknown and accepting ambiguity can sometimes mean anything is possible in the face of systemic collapse.

Dates and Times: August 27 – 31 7.30pm Wed. – Fri., 2pm and 7.30pm Sat.

Duration: 70 minutes

Venue: Arts House – North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne Tickets: $35 Standard ticket $20 Reduced ticket $10 BLAKTIX

Bookings: artshouse.com.au 9322 3720 - Cheryl Threadgold

Eat Your Art Out

■ The 42nd annual Melbourne Fringe Festival returns October 1-20 with more than 470 diverse events taking place across Melbourne

The program invites audiences to ‘Eat Your Art Out ’,with events for food and art lovers. Boundaries will be pushed across performing arts, music, dance, cabaret and many more wild and wonderful categories that will have audiences entertained, provoked and astounded.

The two-stream Festival will feature a curated program of civic events, commissions and hand-picked works from established and emerging artists, while the open access program is created by independent artists registering to participate in true democratic style.

Curated program highlights include: Melbourne Fringe’s 2024 Civic Commission project, Cooked - a major new series of events at Fed Square. With the installation of an architect designed hot plate stage, the amphitheatre will transform into a public dining meets performance space. With culinary mavericks Long Prawn at the pass throughout, audiences can gather and grill around the working barbecue and enjoy pop-up performances. Free food will be given out every hour of the free drop-in daytime program.

Cooked begins October 1 with the free event Seasoning the Grill, a First Nations grill up and smoke, with dance, DJs, art and mad feeds. Described as 'a deadly combination of traditional and contemporary First Nations-led saucy performance art and food.'

Other highlights include Indecisive Cinema – Steak and Sausages with underground South Korean film and culture artist collective Steak featuring Dudo Wook serving up cinema and snacks with Long Prawn. The Cooked program runs for the entirety of the Festival with various events.

The foodie theme continues with a brand new work titled Feast at the Substation, where audiences will be treated to an intimate dinner party

served and performed by Pony Cam. The show will play out across a multi-course degustation where food and performance land on the same plate.

The Opening Night Gala will be held at the historic Capitol Theatre, where guests are in for an outrageous and glamorous night, with a variety showcase featuring a selection from the Festival

The category on the Gala purple carpet, is ‘Culinary Couture,’ and whether it's chef whites or an inflatable hot dog costume - Fringe wants temed finery.

In partnership with two iconic Melbourne institutions, the Festival will also present foodthemed fun with the Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Museum.

At the Fringe Flavours Night Market at QVM, audiences will tuck into a smorgasbord of Fringe artists in a five-week takeover, beginning in September.

Also on the menu is Nocturnal: Food for Thought, an after-hours amuse-bouche of bitesized performances curated by Melbourne Fringe, paired with talks, tours, music and adults only access to Melbourne Museum including Victoria the T. rex after-hours.

Melbourne Fringe Creative Director Simon Abrahams said: “Melbourne Fringe has a little of everything, for absolutely everyone.

“It's a melting pot of artforms and ideas, sitting right at the heart of our culture and pushing at the boundaries of artistic possibility.

“You'll witness things you've never seen before alongside familiar names and faces that you're guaranteed to love. In this moment in time,

“Melbourne Fringe offers both a sanctuary and a provocation – we’ve got mind-blowing, risk-taking art that will entertain your socks off while reflecting our world today, showcasing both seasoned and emerging artists who truly know their craft.

“Our Festival is Melbourne's chance to express itself, inviting everyone to see the world differently, hear new perspectives, and feel something live, visceral, and urgent.”

The full program for the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024 is now out, inviting audiences to explore the events on offer.

Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024 October 1 – 20 melbournefringe.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Maxim Vengerov

■ He simply came and played but there was nothing simple about Maxim Vengerov’s performance in Hamer Hall.

The two Prokofiev pieces that constituted the first half of the evening, Five Melodies and Violin Sonata No. 1, were an opportunity for Vengerov to showcase his virtuosity.

The former is lyrical with each of the five pieces developing its own emotional atmosphere. The latter is more dramatic with a sombre intensity.

Together they highlight Prokofiev’s ability to fuse the classic and the contemporary composing works of great originality. They do, however, make demands of the soloist. No less of a demand was made of Polina Osetinskaya whose flair and brilliance on the keyboard complemented the violin.

The second half was more traditional. Franck’s Violin Sonata is from the previous century to Prokofiev and more representative of the Romantic Movement – sensuous and celebratory.

A further contrast was then provided by Ravel’s Tzigane with its variations of folk melodies that tempt one to think of the Hungarian Rhapsody but teases because the threads of tunes are continuous.

The technical mastery of both Vengerov and Osetinskaya made the performance seem effortless but, all the while, you couldn’t help but be impressed by the eloquence that comes with knowing the musical language and the fluency that results when two masters, alone on the stage, enthral with an audience hanging off every word. - Review by David McLean

■ Hilarious and heartwarming aren’t always two words that can be put together in a review, but the latest MTC production of the play ‘English’ deserves both descriptions. Set in 2008, English happens in a small classroom in Iran where Marjan (Salma Geransar) is teaching English to a small group of adults, desperate to master this strange language. Each student has a different reason for learning English, ranging from chasing opportunities overseas to connecting with grandchildren.

As the play unfolds, we get glimpses into their characters, motivations, and the tensions that arise between the students, as well as warm human connections that are formed.

The audience hears the fluent conversations in their mother tongue, Farsi, and their attempts to learn this strange language English. I was reminded of my own struggles in French and German conversation classes, where, like the students in the play, we had to speak only in the language we were trying to master. Anyone who has been in that situation will immediately identify with the struggles and bravery of these students.

What comes across so strongly is the humanity that we all share, no matter which language we speak naturally, or another that we try to learn. People across the world have more in common than they are different.

It’s a good reminder in our troubled world, and the cast of Maia Abba, Dela ram Ahmadi, Salme Geransar, Marjan Mesbahi and Osamah Sami are exceptionally talented.

Director Tasnim Hossain makes sure that the audience walks out mulling over the multilayered concepts in Iranian-American playwright Sanaz Toossi’s Pullitzer Prize winning play. You can see ‘English’ at the Southbank Theatre, and due to demand, the season has been extended to August 29. Bookings at mtc.com.au - Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Essendon Theatre Company: Drinking Habits (by Tom Smith) August 18, 25 at 4pm; August 24 at 10am at Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon (enter via Buckley St.) Director: Bethany Simmons. Audition info and bookings: essendontheatrecompany.com.au

■ Bacchus Marsh and Melton District Community Theatre (Moonlite Theatre): Double Trouble. August 13, 15 at 7pm; August 17 at 1pm at Moonlite Theatre, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 19 Gisborne Rd., Bacchus Marsh. Room 326 (by William Alexander) Director: Alex McMurray; Donuts can kill you ! (written and directed by Deb Barker). Audition Enquiries: Alex McMurray and Deb Barker at moonlitetheatre3340@gmail.com

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde), August 18 and 19 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Audition bookings: timascott56@gmail.com

■ The 1812 Theatre: Spider’s Web (by Agatha Christie) August 25 at 5pm; August 26 at 7pm at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Mills. Audition enquiries: 0497097807 ches500@hotmail.com

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) September 1 and 2 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Peter Newling. Further details and audition bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au/auditions

More Shows

■ Theatrical: A Chorus Line, September 2 – 22 at the National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda. Director: Tahra Cameron; Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis; Musical Director: Gabriel Taburet. Bookings: theatrical.com.au

■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV): Ruddigore: The Terrible Tale of the Witch’s Curse, September 6 – 8 at the Alexander Theatre, Clayton. Director: Ron Pidcock; Musical Director: Trevor Henley; Choreographer: Denique Adlam. Bookings: gsov.org.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) September 6 – 21 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: 0411 713 095.

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“ Moonee Valley supports and recognises that while IBAC conducts their investigations involving four current and former Councillors, it is absolutely prudent and appropriate for municipal monitors to remain.

“Additionally, I look forward to new Moonee Valley Councillors receiving assistance during the induction process following the 2024 elections.

“We have been working extremely well with the municipal monitors and this extension would not have been made without an ongoing IBAC investigation.

“Council has already taken several important steps to drive improved governance,” Cr Tyson said.

Cr Tyson’s comments come after Local Government Minister Melissa Horne announced an extension to the appointments of municipal monitors at the City of Moonee Valley. The two monitors, Prue Digby and Phillip Carruthers, will now continue at Moonee

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Valley until February 28.

The monitors were initially appointed for six-month terms, with terms of reference to advise and provide any relevant assistance and support to Moonee Valley Council in relation to the improvement of Council’s governance processes and practices.

Ms Horne acknowledged that C ouncil has made progress in improving its governance practices, and advised that work is still required to support good governance while an IBAC investigation is ongoing and to ensure stability during the October elections.

Since the last Council elections in 2020, 13 Victorian councils have had municipal monitors appointed.

Young Person

■ Wyndham City has announced Prisha Nayak as the One Wyndham recipient for August.

“Prisha is a positive role model and actively contributes to the Wyndham community through numerous volunteering activities,” said a Council representative.

“Prisha dedicates her time to tutoring students at Truganina Community Centre. She assists and supports students to achieve their academic best in a positive learning environment.”

Prisha also volunteers every Saturday at Baha'i Children's Classes.

Gender equity

■ Hobsons Bay women who want to champion gender equity are encouraged to apply for a new women’s advisory group.

The group will explore programs, services, resources and ways for women to connect, as well as helping Hobsons Bay Council design and plan a suite of initiatives that respond to issues affecting women locally.

“While it is not a decision-making or financial committee, it will bring together local knowledge, expertise and networks to contribute ideas and contacts, and guide engagement with the community,” said a Council

“Establishing the advisory group is part of Council’s commitment to addressing gender inequity and the drivers of violence against women, girls and people of gender diverse identity.

“Hobsons Bay City Council is a signatory of the Victorian Local Government Women's Charter, committing to the principles of gender equity, diversity and active citizenship.

Hobsons Bay Deputy Mayor , Cr Pamela Sutton-Legaud, said: “We all have a role to play in ensuring women in Hobsons Bay can live safe, healthy and happy lives, where they have every opportunity to thrive personally and professionally.

“I am pleased to see the women’s advisory group being established. It will be an opportunity for Hobsons Bay women to bring fresh ideas and initiatives to the community they live in.”

Community battery

■ Merri-bek Council has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Federal Government's Community Batteries for Household Solar Program , to install a 500kWh community battery in Brunswick

“Through an innovative partnership, the project aims to deliver a range of benefits including improved network conditions, emissions reductions and increasing uptake of solar on residential rooftops,” a Council representative said.

Enforcement time

■ Hume City Council has commenced enforcement proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in relation to ongoing earthworks being undertaken in contravention of the Hume Planning Scheme on land at Riddell Rd, Sunbury.

Hume Council says that it recognises that the ongoing works could pose a significant risk to the environment and the community, and it has commenced these proceedings as a means of ensuring that any immediate risk is swiftly and appropriately managed.

“As part of VCAT proceedings, Council has applied for an interim enforcement order which will require any ongoing works to immediately cease, and not recommence, until the matter is determined,” said a Hume City representative.

“Council has also applied for an enforcement order which would require the owners and occupier of the land to rehabilitate the land as far as practicable to its condition before the unlawful works commenced.”

Hume City Council says that it will provide a further update once the VCAT process is complete.

Sally dedicated

■ One of Brimbank’s much-loved school crossing supervisors, Sally Stellini is the winner of School Crossing Victoria’s 2024 Supervisor of the Year Award for our region.

Sally has been working as a school crossing supervisor for 20 years and most of that time has been spent at the Monash Street Sunshine crossing, servicing the nearby Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School.

The school community recognised Sally for her passion and dedication to her crossing, and for her warm and positive nature.

It is said that Sally makes everyone feel special by knowing their names and goes so far as knowing their dogs’ names too.

“As well as sharing her road safety knowledge, Sally teaches everyone how to correctly cross the road, while making sure it’s safe to do so,” a Council representative said.

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Cheryl Threadgold, Local Theatre

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INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL

■ Australian indigenous singer songwriter Mitch Tambo and renowned Indian singer Sona Mohapatra will both perform at the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards Night held at the Palais Theatre on August 16.

The IFFM Awards Night invites audiences to step into the world of glitz and glamour, and the celebration is graced by India's luminaries, acclaimed filmmakers, and celebrities.

Other celebrities attending the Awards Night include: Afghan pop singer and women rights activist, Aryana Sayeed, Ram Charan and A.R. Rahman, Karan Johar, Kabir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Rima Das, Malaika Arora, Vikrant Massey, Ram Sampath, Nora Fatehi, IFFM Awards winners and many more. Tickets to the prestigious IFFM Awards Night are on sale now at ticketmaster.com

The IFFM is the Southern Hemisphere's largest annual celebration of Indian cinema; an extravaganza of Indian film and culture, featuring some of India’s biggest screen superstars.

Presented by the Victorian Government, the festival is one of the most popular events in Australia’s cultural calendar and the biggest annual celebration of Indian cinema outside of India.

15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne dates: August 15-25 iffm.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Mother

■ Arts Centre Melbourne announces that six extra shows have been added to the season of Mother, starring Australian actor Noni Hazlehurst , which will be playing from September 4 – 21 at Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne.

Written by Australian playwright Daniel Keene especially for Hazlehurst, Mother tells the story of Christie , a homeless woman in a world detached, unforgiving and destructive.

Christie is a great survivor, a storyteller, comical and dramatic. Hazlehurst portrays Christie as feisty and also defeated, angry yet loving, and ultimately characterised by honesty, wit and self-deprecation.

Directed by Matt Scholten, the 70minute drama has awakened many people to issues surrounding motherhood, poverty, homelessness in middle age and isolation.

Universally praised by critics and audiences, Mother has had sold out seasons in Sydney and Brisbane

In 2018, Noni Hazlehurst was the recipient of the Matilda Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.

The production also won the 2015 Drama Victoria Award for Best Performance by a Theatre Company, was nominated for two Helpmann Awards

including Best Performance by a Female Actor and Best Regional Touring Production and was a finalist in the 2016 Performing Arts Connections

The Bikeriders

■ (M). 116 minutes. Now available to rent or buy on selected digital platforms.

Writer/director Jeff Nichols (Loving, Midnight Special, Take Shelter) brings photographer Danny Lyon’s 1967 book to the big screen, and it is an absorbing look at a time and subject that has been romanticised, or used as a basis for cheap exploitation, many times in Hollywood.

We enter this world through Lyon (Mike Faist, from Challengers), who interviews various members of the Chicago Vandals biker gang (the movie is set between 1965 and 1973).

The main voice we here is Kathy (a fabulous Jodie Comer), who after initially meeting the group in uncomfortable fashion, is attracted to, and ends up marrying, Benny (Austin Butler), an important cog in the gang, and one with apparent anger management issues.

The club was founded by Johnny (Tom Hardy), someone who actually has a responsible life, being married, having children, and a 9 to 5 job.

Inspired by Marlon Brando’s The Wild One, Johnny decides to take his love for bike racing to the next level, and the club he creates is something more on a social level, where others like him can gather and express their love for motorbikes and the freedom they symbolise.

Others in the group include Benny, Brucie (Damon Herriman), Cal (Boyd Holbrook), Cockroach (Emory Cohen) and Zipco (Nichols regular Michael Shannon).

The club is tight knit and very loyal to each other; they will stand up for one another no matter what the situation.

The arrival of Funny Sonny (Norman Reedus) offers the first glimpse of the more ominous nature of the bikie attitude, and with the introduction of the Kid (Toby Wallace) , a change in mindset which will see the whole gang culture change forever.

Nichols is not interested in highoctane, loud, in-your-face action (though there are moments of violence); like his previous films, he is more introspective, wanting his characters to take centre stage, and the world and its atmosphere to seep into your pores, and The Bikeriders is no exception.

Some may criticise a lack of overall detail, but this, for me, is where Nichols is a clever filmmaker. He wants the details and incidents he does present to be examined by the audience, and for them to take away something per-

sonal from the story, rather than batter them over the head with speechifying or overt messaging (this is particularly the case in regards to when the film’s timeline enters the Vietnam era). The narrative is somewhat conventional, bringing up similarities to Goodfellas and Almost Famous, and a certain subplot is reminiscent of Carlito’s Way, therefore conveying a doomed inevitability. Perfor- mances are strong right down the line. The Bikeriders is the type of film that will disappoint those look- ing for over-the-top bikie action, but those looking for something more measured and engrossing, then Jeff Nichols’ latest film will offer ample rewards.

RATING

- ****

The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan

■ (M). 121 minutes. Now available to rent or buy on Apple TV. With so many versions of Alexandre Dumas’ revered novel brought to the big and small screen over the decades, it seemed unlikely that this new iteration would spark audience interest. But in the hands of director Martin Bourboulon, and screenwriters Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patelliere, this expensive, two-part epic brings a breath of fresh air to the material, adding a number of contemporary elements while delivering plenty of exciting, old-fashioned entertainment to a very familiar story. Francois Civil stars as D’Artagnan, a talented swordsman who travels from his provincial homeland to the big city, where he hopes to become a musketeer. Once in the city, he inadvertently offends three men, who turn out to be Athos (Vincent Cassel), Aramis (Romain Duris) and Porthos (Pio Marmai). A po- tentially fatalistic duel quickly turns into unity, as the four have to investigate and foil a plot to overthrow King Louis XIII (Louis Garrel), who is secretly being betrayed by his trusted counsel, Cardinal Richelieu (Eric Ruf). Helping the duplicitous Richelieu is Milady (Eva Green), who is tasked to provide misinformation to bring the King down. This first chapter is hugely entertaining, with Bourboulon injecting plenty of energy and love into the project, while the cast all deliver wonderfully con- vincing performances. Technically, the film is terrific, with striking, earthy cinematography in the vein of films such as Brotherhood Of The Wolf, and Peter Hyams’ The Musketeer. The traditional framework is still there, but The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan entwines the source material with themes that make this latest adaptation feel relevant, but never forgets to give audiences what they want, which is rip-roaring adventure and fun. The concluding chapter, The Three Musketeers Part II: Milady (****), will hopefully hit digital platforms soon.

RATING - ****

Australia Tour of the Year Awards Performance Dates: September 4 - 21. Venue: Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne

● ● ● ● Afghan pop singer Aryana Sayeed will be attending the IFFM Awards Night.

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■ Steven Tandy was born in 1952 in Sydney and studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in his teenage years.

He graduated in 1971 and his first television job was in a series titled The Unisexers in 1975.

The following year Steven auditioned for the role of ‘Tom Sullivan’ in The Sullivans along with 200 young actors.

He had a call from his agent to fly to Melbourne one Sunday night and audition on the Monday morning.

He felt he had done well when they started taking his measurements and loading him up with scripts.

Steven scored the role two days later and prepared to move to Melbourne for what was thought to be three months’ work.

Steven was soon signed for a year which then turned into six years in The Sullivans

Steven enjoyed working with Lorraine Bayly, Paul Cronin, Reg Gorman, the late Norman Yemm, Andrew McFarlane, Vicki Hammond and many others.

He was also delighted to work with so many wonderful Australian actors in guest roles.

Steven's character was the second Sullivan child, an engineering student who was keen to sign up and fight for his country during the Second World War.

‘Tom’ served the duration of the series in the military overseas.

In 1979 Steven, Norman Yemm and Olivia

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Hamnett were flown to Holland for location filming to give the show authenticity.

The Sullivans was popular in the UK, Ireland , the Netherlands, Gibraltar and New Zealand

I remember when we were doing a Diana Trask concert and Reg Gorman was on the show - a gentleman in the audience was from the UK and was thrilled to see Reg perform.

When Steven finished with The Sullivans in 1982 he went to the UK for four weeks.

He was told that as Paul Cronin was leaving the series that ‘Tom Sullivan’ would become the head of the household.

Sadly Steven did not get to return to the show as it was axed the following year.

The Sullivans is now available on DVD from Crawford Productions

In 1987 Steven played the role of ‘John Sanders’ in Sons and Daughters. He had guest roles in television shows such as Skippy, Sea Patrol, Time Trax and Mortified

For 13 years Steven was ‘Commodore Lassard’ in the outdoor Police Academy Show at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast

One of the highlights was riding in the car behind Clint Eastwood in the Grand Parade at the opening of Movie World in 1991.

Over the years Steven has worked onstage in productions such as Dad's Army, The Rocky Horror Show, Mack and Mabel, Run for Your Wife and recently starred as ‘The Wizard’ in The Wizard of Oz

Kevin Trask

Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM

That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon.

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DOUBLE VISION AT GEELONG ART GALLERY

Double Vision – Mapping Durer in a Time of Crisis- Raymond Arnold and Ian Westacott.

This exhibition presents a suite of etchings by Raymond Arnold and Ian Westacott produced in direct response to Albrecht Dúrer’s master engraving Melencolia.

The artists had viewed the piece together in early 2020 at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.

Inspired by the historical work’s contemporary resonances, they began their collaboration during the COVID19 lockdowns with Arnold situated in Tasmania and Westacott on Scotland

The project involved each artist drawing all 18 objects in Dûrer’s composition onto A4 copper plates which were then exchanged via post travelling 15,000 miles to the other artist who in turn printed his own image on top of the first.

It culminated in a print interpretation of the complete Durer magic.

The collaborative work was acquired by the Colin Holden Charitable Trust in 2022 and is on long-term loan to the Geelong Gallery.

Exhibition closes Sunday, October 27.

Geelong Art Gallery

80 Little Malop St, Geelong

Labor of Love

Labor of Love – Kate Golding showcases Kate Golding’s intergenerational co-making art practice.

Born from Kate’s multiple roles as an artist, mother and caregiver, the exhibition encapsulates her experience of art and life entwined.

Using lens-based and cameraless photographic techniques, the artworks form a tangible record of memory, the essence of care giving, and the dynamics of compassionate relationships.

Embedded co-making practice, new artworks crafted by the public during the exhibition will join Kate’s existing pieces.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 15.

Art Space at Realm

Ground Floor 179 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood. (opp Ringwood Station)

The Arts

At Kingston

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■ Peoples Choice Award $1000/The 2024 theme is :Inspiration What ignites your passion? ” Show us what drives your creativity and imagination.

Entry is free. Entries are open now and close Sunday September 5 at 11.50pm.

Toenter, google Kingston Arts and follow the instructions.

Kingston Art Centre 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin

Opera

The Children’s Bach

Set on the banks of Merri Creek in 1990s suburban Melbourne is a chamber opera very close to home.

Based on the original novella by Helen Garner, The Children’s Bach will be staged by Lyric Opera

The story begins with Dexter and Athena Fox, their son, and the insulated world they’ve built together.

When a friend from Dexter’s past resurfaces and intrudes the couple to the city’s bohemian underbelly, Athena begins to wonder f it might hold more for her, and the tenuous bonds that the Foxes together start to fray.

Season: August 30 – September 7.

Venue: Theatre Works Acland St. St Kilda

- Peter Kemp

Tony Clark exhibition

■ The University of Melbourne has announced a major exhibition by Tony Clark, one of Australia’s most respected artists, presented at Buxton Contemporary from November 1 – April 27.

Titled Tony Clark: Unsculpted, the exhibition is a multi-faceted overview of more than four decades of work, exploring the capacity of painting to test the boundaries between genres and disciplines.

Tony Clark: Unsculpted is the most extensive presentation of Clark’s practice since 1998.

Curated by Jacqueline Doughty, Head Curator, Art Museums, University of Melbourne, in close consultation with the artist, the exhibition brings together over 100 works spanning a 40 year period, including a number of new works and major works on loan from public and private collections.

The exhibition takes a closer look at Tony Clark's sustained interest in the representation of sculpture and sculptural relief through painted form. This presents a unique perspective on the artist’s prolific practice, departing from the Myriorama landscape paintings for which he is best known.

Characterised by a sequential approach to image-making and a style which he describes as “punk classicism”, Clark’s paintings borrow from the histories of art, architecture, theatre design and decorative arts, often subverting hierarchies between these disciplines.

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ABC News presenter quits

■ After 10 years Beverley O'Connor has decided to quit her post as presenter of ABC TV 'World News '. Beverley has served a total of four decades of service at Aunty, and is second senior news presenter to quit Aunty in as many weeks. Another milestone in Bev's illustrious career was her nine years on the board of Melbourne AFL club in the era when Jim Stynes was captain. Expect Beverley to re-appear on another TV station.

Beay Woodbridge to star

■ Local vocalist Beau Woodbridge has been chosen as lead vocalist in the forthcoming musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' booked to tour Australia later this year. Beau recently completed study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music, London. The Broadway hit will open in Melbourne in December.

Movie mixed reception

■ Sleeping Dogs is the title of Russell Crowe's latest movie. Majority of movie was filmed in and around Melbourne and is about an ex-detective suffering fractured memory, forced to revisit a case he can't remember. Just launched, Sleeping Dogs has received mixed reviews but local Melburnians reckon its grouse having movie stars in and around Bacchus Marsh. It is now four years since Rusty has visited America. Film locations in Australia are constantly wooing Hollywood producers.

New suit for Sam Pang

■ Deadpan comedian Sam Pang is unaccustomed to wearing a dinner suit and bow tie. But on the occasion of compering the 2024 Logies, Sam will front up in a formal, fashionable attire. Sam is sure to deliver his usual quick witted one liners. Prior to becoming a full-time comedian Sam was a university student, AFL footballer where he notched up six games with Collingwood, then VFL, Vic. country clubs and then to Tasmania. In between playing footy, he worked in a bottle shop, 3CR community radio, and it was broadcasting when he found fame.

Pax on the mend

■ As previously reported in this column,Pax, the son of Brad Pitt ,was involved in a fall from his electric scooter in LA. Glad to report Pax is out of hospital and recuperating from head and leg injuries. Sad side to this saga is alleged fact that Pax was not wearing a helmet.

● ● Steven Tandy

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- John O’Keefe

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● ● ● Beverley O’Connor

Meet The Principals

Renae Gentile, Mary Queen of Heaven, Greenvale

Meet Renae Gentile, the Foundation Principal of Mary Queen of Heaven Greenvale.

Renae is a personable and relational leader, whether it be at the front gate, in a formal meeting or addressing the community at an event, Renae always makes time for those in her community, it's the people that really matter.

As the foundation Principal of the newly established Prep to year 6 pri-

Fact File

NAME: Mary Queen of Heaven

ADDRESS: 75 French Rd, Greenvale, Vic. 3059

PHONE: 7739 5600

WEBSITE: www.mqhgreenvale. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: info@mqhgreenvale. catholic.edu.au

mary school, Renae has dedicated her time and energy to build a school community based on the values of Love, Courage, Humility and Respect.

The welcoming, calm and inclusive feeling you experience as you enter the school is a direct reflection of these values.

"At Mary Queen of Heaven, every student matters. They are seen, heard and valued. Our programs deliver the curriculum in a rich and engaging manner.

We welcome a diverse cohort of learners and work towards ensuring that they each have every opportunity to excel and be their very best."

At Mary Queen of Heaven, learning sequences are designed by educators and leaders using student data.

These data sets inform practice, ensuring no child is left behind.

We offer a contemporary approach to learning with explicit instruction and high impact teaching strategies featuring in all lessons.

Our school is a warm, welcoming and inviting space to grow and learn.

Delfina Pieri, St Oliver Plunkett Primary School, Pascoe

Every day, I come to work with a smile, looking forward to the energy of our school community.

Greeting students and families at the gate, sharing updates about footy games or family events, and seeing children eagerly engaged in their learning at 9 am — all highlight what makes St Oliver Plunkett Primary School special: our strong relationships. At St Oliver Plunkett Primary School in Pascoe Vale, we are committed to fostering a warm, inclusive, and faith-filled community.

Guided by Gospel values, we emphasise love, respect, and compassion in all aspects of school life. Our vision is to inspire students to

Natalie Kenny, St Dominic’s Primary School, Camberwell East

As a Catholic educator of over 30 years and parent of two, I deeply value the importance of selecting the right P-6 primary School for your child and family.

Vale

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NAME: St Oliver Plunkett Primary School

ADDRESS: 1-33 Landells Rd, Pascoe Vale, Vic. 3044

PHONE: 9354 5130

WEBSITE: www.sopascoevale. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@sopascoevale. catholic.edu.au

achieve their full potential, both academically and personally, through a Christ-centered education.

Our dedicated team of teachers use evidence-based practices to ensure that each student receives a high-quality education.

The learning experiences are designed to engage and challenge students, tailored to meet their individual needs in core curriculum areas of English and Mathematics.

We offer a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum with specialist teachers in the areas of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, Physical Education and LOTE- Italian.

Recognising that every child is unique, we build strong relationships with our students to understand their strengths, challenges, and interests.

This individualised approach allows us to support each student's growth and success, regardless of their starting point.

Our school community is a place where children are encouraged to grow in faith, knowledge, and kindness, preparing them to make a positive impact in the world.

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NAME: St Dominc’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 145 Highfield Rd, Camberwell, Vic 3124

PHONE: 9836 8300

WEBSITE: www.sdcamberwelleast. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: aconnell@sdcamberwell east.catholic.edu.au

Selecting a school for your child is a significant decision, so it is vital to visit prospective schools and encounter their learning culture and community, asking key questions to support your decision.

Our St Dominic’s school community is welcoming, inclusive and highly-engaged and our children are at the heart of all we do.

Wellbeing is fundamental to successful learning and our students are happy, confident, and supported to build meaningful connections and achieve positive learning outcomes. This is at the core of our work.

Our Dominican Charism is based on the foundations of Prayer, Learning, Service and Community; this is real, lived and celebrated each day at St Dominic’s.

We provide diverse and engaging learning programs, offer excellent contemporary learning spaces, value student voice, target learning support and we are proud of our caring and professional staff.

I warmly invite you and your family to “Discover the St Dom’s Difference” for yourself!

Ross Williams, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Bayswater

As a dedicated teacher and leader of Catholic Primary School communities across the Eastern Suburbs, Principal Ross Williams strongly believes that Our Lady of Lourdes School provides a child-centred approach to learning.

The first statement of our school website states …”Where your child is known.” Respect for each individual is shown and expected of all in our

Fact File

NAME: Our Lady of Lourdes School

ADDRESS: 23 Orange Grove, Bayswater, Vic 3153

PHONE: 9729 3411

WEBSITE: www.olbayswater. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@olbayswater. catholic.edu.au community.

The school strives to provide a strong, inclusive community where partnerships between home and school are fostered.

Students graduating with secondary education are caring, thoughtful, resilient and display a strong understanding of Gospel values.

At Our Lady of Lourdes School, we have specialist teachers for LOTE (Italian), Music, Physical Education and Art/Wellbeing.

Over the last eight years, Mr Williams has overseen two building projects and a revamp of the model of learning within the classroom, and our dedicated teachers have a track record of success in building learning opportunities for every student.

Our Junior School classrooms feature a contemporary design and use of space to deliver rich, differentiated curriculum activities.

You are warmly invited to attend our Open Days or to book a tour with the principal to learn more about why Our Lady of Lourdes School is a wonderful learning environment for all children.

Renae Gentile

● ● Natalie Kenny

St Oliver Plunkett Primary SchoolPascoe Vale

● ● Ross Williams

Kasey Easdown, St Scholastica’s Primary School, Burwood

Kasey Easdown is a committed instructional leader, alumni and Principal of St Scholastica’s Primary School, Burwood.

She has an unwavering commitment to fostering student social and emotional growth which underpins the academic learning of all students. Supported by an outstanding and committed staff, St Scholastica's is a

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NAME: St Scholastica’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 348 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Vic 3125

PHONE: 9808 7279

WEBSITE: www.ssbennettswood. catholioc.edu.au

EMAIL: keasdown@ssbennettswood. catholic.edu.au

school which provides explicit teaching and learning using direct instruction and guided by individual assessment to target to point of need teaching.

At St Scholastica's, we foster a strong sense of connectedness between students, staff and families, we create safe and positive learning environments where all students are known and valued, we ensure class sizes support opportunities for academic excellence and encourage opportunities to build confident learners who will question, challenge, respond and contribute positively to the world.

Choosing the right school for your child to begin their academic journey is a significant decision, one which we at St. Scholastica’s take very seriously.

Before you decide, I encourage you to walk through our school and experience the St. Schol’s difference and see why we are the school of choice for our families.

I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss what we can offer your child and family.

Annie Engellenner, Our Lady’s Primary School, Surrey Hills

Our Lady's Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming learning environment where all our students are provided with the opportunity to thrive both academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our small class sizes allow for relationships to flourish and personalised learning to occur every day. The first thing that people notice when they visit our school is the

Clare Ryan, St Luke The Evangelist Primary School, Blackburn South

Welcome to our beautiful community of St Luke the Evangelist Primary School, here in Blackburn South.

I am so proud of what we offer our children, our families and our local community. l can honestly say we all have fun! It’s a heartspace where every child is known and loved for their unique gifts.

We are a faith filled community that is uniquely Catholic but embraces all faiths.

We also acknowledge and honour the sacred land of the Wurundjeri people of the Woi-Wurrung language whose story we continue to explore…

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NAME: Our Lady’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 31 Erasmus St, Surrey Hills, Vic 3127

PHONE: 9898 7655

WEBSITE: www.olsurreyhills. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: aengellenner@olsurrey hills.catholic.edu.au

warmth and confidence of the students they meet, as they walk around the grounds.

Our students are inquisitive, interested and respectful and kind.

We enjoy a strong reputation for the excellent pastoral care of our students.

Our staff are wonderful role models who value the dignity and worth of each and every student and strive to create a positive learning environment in which the personal needs of all students are catered for.

Students are encouraged to seek personal excellence and challenged to discover and develop their talents not only for themselves but in the service of others.

As a passionate leader and educator. with over 25 years of experience in schools and 7 as a Principal, I am committed to leading a school where the students sit at the heart of the decision-making process.

With the Staff of Our Lady’s School, I look forward to coming to know your child and trust that your association with our community will be a happy and positive experience for your whole family.

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NAME: St Luke The Evangelist Primary School

ADDRESS: 46 Orchard Grove, Blackburn South, Vic 3130

PHONE: 9877 4023

WEBSITE: www.slblackburnsth. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@slblackburnsth. catholic.edu.au

We are not a super-big school and we love that! We make strong connections with our families because of their diverse cultural backgrounds and we work in partnership to develop the whole child.

This also allows us the opportunity to really focus on each child’s individual learning journey.

Our Victorian based curriculum and programs are dynamic and engaging because of the outstanding teaching and support staff we have and the incredible learning spaces we continue to develop.

Our children grow into happy, curious citizens of the world enjoying their own individual measures of success.

They develop their own voice and contribute to their learning in their own way.

Child safety is promoted, prioritised and celebrated so that every child feels safe. It’s where they begin making their own mark on the world.

I would love to show you around St Luke’s… l know you will be impressed.

Trish Vandekolk, St Thomas The Apostle, Greensborough North

St Thomas the Apostle School, Greensborough North, is a school where academic excellence, spiritual growth, and student well-being are our guiding principles.

Nestled in a vibrant community, our school provides a nurturing environment for students from Prep through to Year 6.

We are excited to introduce our new principal, Trish Vandekolk, whose vision and leadership promise to elevate our commitment to educational excellence.

Trish brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering a col-

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NAME: St Thomas The Apostle ADDRESS: 251 Diamond Creek Rd, Greensborough, Vic 3088 PHONE: 9434 4565

WEBSITE: www.stgreensboroughnth. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@stgreensborough nth.catholic.edu.au

laborative and inclusive school culture.

St Thomas the Apostle School proudly upholds its strong tradition of a faith-based education, continually building upon this foundation to enrich our students' lives.

Our teaching methods are grounded in evidence-informed best practices, ensuring that each student receives personalised attention and is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment. With our Bush School, Vegetable Garden, Science Block, Food Technology Building, Basketball Stadium and Athletics Track, students benefit from stateof-the-art facilities and enormous opportunities.

Our small class sizes ensure all students are known and valued within a community that values personal growth alongside academic success. Join us at St Thomas the Apostle School and be part of a community where every child is inspired to learn, grow, and thrive.

● Kasey Easdown

● ● Clare Ryan

● ● ● Trish Vandekolk

Karen Jebb,

Emmaus College, Vermont South

Discover the Emmaus the Emmaus Discover the Emmaus the Emmaus Emmaus College Difference Difference College Difference Difference

As a parent, choosing the right school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you will make. At Emmaus College, we offer an exceptional learning environment where students are inspired to be

Stefanie

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NAME: Emmaus College

ADDRESS: 503 Springvale Rd, Vermont South, Vic 3133

PHONE: 9845 3209

WEBSITE: www.emmaus.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@emmaus. vic.edu.au

come outstanding young men and women.

Recognised as a premier co-educational Catholic College, Emmaus boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse curriculum delivered by experienced and dedicated educators.

Our students are encouraged to forge their own paths, developing their unique gifts and talents within the supportive and enriching environment that Emmaus provides.

Our College vision is to foster a community that nurtures the full flourishing of each learner, inspiring excellence as they come “To Know Christ” on their own road to Emmaus.

In 2025, we are excited to announce the integration of three schools into one, securing a bright future for Catholic education in Melbourne’s east.

For the first time, Emmaus College will offer a seamless education from kindergarten through Year 12, ensuring a guaranteed pathway into our highly regarded senior school, which has consistently seen high demand for enrolments.

Join us at Emmaus College, where your child’s learning journey is our priority.

Harvey, St Martin de Porres Primary School, Avondale Heights

I believe that the best thing about St Martin de Porres Parish Primary School, Avondale Heights, is the people who make up our school and parish community.

It has been my privilege to be welcomed into this community as prin-

Sarah McDermott Our Lady of Fatima School, Rosebud

Our Lady of Fatima is a small Catholic primary school that delivers evidence informed teaching and learning in a warm and supportive community environment.

The school is situated in Rosebud serving the communities of surrounding areas.

Our School motto is Dream, Believe, Achieve, with a focus on meeting each child at their point of need.

Student wellbeing is at the heart of what we do and our staff ensures that your child is supported to make the very most of their academic potential.

With a rigorous teaching program, our staff hold a common vision of academic success for all students, where teaching capabilities and relationships are nurtured to support students’ academic results, spiritual development and wellbeing.

With an extensive campus, Our Lady of Fatima offers spacious and modern learning spaces, a dedicated specialist learning area, Hub,

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NAME: St Martin de Porres Primary School

ADDRESS: 158 Military Rd, Avondale Heights, 3034

PHONE: 9331 9000

WEBSITE: www.smavondaleheights. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@smavondale heights.catholic.edu.au

cipal in 2024.

The motto of our school is, 'Faith, Diversity, Learning' and our community places great value on fostering an environment where students feel welcomed, safe, curious and ready to learn.

We are a welcoming partnership of students, families and staff who together seek to live the teachings of Jesus.

Our students have access to many opportunities to grow in their faith, knowledge and social and emotional learning.

Our classrooms are vibrant places of learning, with staff, focusing on differentiating the learning experiences to meet the needs of the students.

Student voice shapes both our own community events and our wider Social Justice initiatives, with an active group of student leaders who work across the school, supported by staff.

We offer a range of lunchtime clubs such as gardening, art, choir and chess club.

We welcome you to come for a school tour to learn more about our multicultural community.

NAME: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

ADDRESS: 16 Hinton St, Rosebud, Vic 3939

PHONE: 5950 0400

WEBSITE: www.fatimarosebud. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: smcdermott@fatima rosebud.catholic.edu.au

School Hall, substantial playgrounds and sporting fields, all while located on a quiet street frontage that provides a sense of privacy and security for our students and families.

Working together in partnership is of utmost importance to our school, where together we build the highest possible level of care and trust between students, staff and families.

We place learning at the centre of our everyday encounters, while ensuring that a strong sense of wellbeing and community is maintained.

Angela Romano, Marian College, Sunshine West

At Marian College Sunshine West, we specialised in girls’ education. We believe that learning and development should occur within a framework that values inclusiveness, justice, love, and forgiveness.

We recognise, value, and encourage the diversity of many cultures and religions within the College, reflecting the wider community and fostering a broader understanding of the world.

2024 marks a new era for the college, with the arrival of Angela Romano as Principal. Angela brings a deep passion for education and extensive experience

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NAME: Marian College

ADDRESS: 196 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West, Vic 3020

PHONE: 9363 1711

WEBSITE: www.mariansw.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: cnicholl@mariansw. vic.edu.au

in educational leadership. Angela is known for her innovative approach to curriculum development and an unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Angela brings a fresh perspective and a future-focused vision to Marian College.

This new leadership will drive progress, embrace technological advancements, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that Marian College remains at the forefront of educational excellence and prepares its students for a rapidly evolving world.

Under Angela’s exceptional leadership, Marian has enjoyed a transformative year, with the expansion of our vertical curriculum, enhanced pathways for our senior students, revitalised STEAM offerings and various capital works underway at the College.

Serving as a strong female role model, Angela inspires students to pursue leadership roles and break gender stereotypes.

We would love to host you for one of our tours or open days, please visit our website for more information.

● ● ● ● Karen Jebb

Stefanie Harvey

● ● Angela Romano

● ● ● ● Sarah McDermott

Rita Grima

St Columba’s College, Essendon

Rita Grima has worked in education for over 30 years and has held the principalship at St Columba’s College since 2018.

Her immense leadership experience has made her a great asset to the St Columba’s College community, and the programs and processes introduced over the last five years have pushed the College forward and continued the legacy of innovation.

As a mother of three daughters, Rita’s commitment to girls’ education runs deep. Her belief in challenging students to think big and to be women of change, is imbued throughout the College.

When asked what makes St Columba’s College special? Rita responded:

“Our students and their commitment and positive attitude, appreciation of being challenged to be their best and using their voices in stand-

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NAME: St Columba’s College

ADDRESS: 2 Leslie Rd, Essendon, Vic 3040

PHONE: 9331 9498

WEBSITE: www.columba.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: brookere@columba. vic.edu.au

ing up against injustices; Our Sisters of Charity heritage that challenges us to always put the other at the centre; The staff who are committed, generous, creative and are focussed on delivering the best learning and wellbeing outcomes for our students; And the special connection that successive generations of women within a family have to the College. They are proud that St Columba’s is a part of their family’s history.”

Holy Family School, Mount Waverley

Holy Family School Mount Waverley is a faith filled learning community that is committed to excellence.

Our hard-working and innovative staff are exemplary models to our students as they continuously work on their craft. I feel extremely privileged to lead such a dedicated group of educators.

As principal of Holy Family, I see the growth of both my students and staff as paramount. I began at Holy Family in Term 4 2018 and during this time, I have had the opportunity of leading our school towards evidence informed practices, which have seen an increase in student engagement, a decrease in students requiring intervention and an overall sense of predictability. I am an avid reader and enjoy staying abreast of the latest educational research is a passion of mine.

Holy Family School is a multicultural community and everything that we do at Holy Family is centered around our students. The focus for our teachers and Learning Support Staff is to ensure that we deliver effective Tier 1 instruction, so that each student can reach their full potential. This is achieved by explicit direct instruction and setting high expectations for all students.

As a school that is always striving to do better, we frequently review student data to refine our practice. Analysis of student data has resulted in positive changes over the last few years.

• Tier 2 Interventions in Literacy (MultiLit) and Mathematics (Extend Mathematical Understanding)

• Explicit Direct Instructioning

Daniella Maddalena, St Columba’s Primary School, Elwood

Welcome to St Columba's Primary School! I am Daniella Maddalena, the proud principal of this vibrant learning community.

At St Columba's, we believe every child is at the heart of education, ensuring each child experiences success through a significant, relevant, challenging, and engaging curriculum.

Our approach is rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), offering a broad, inquiry-based curricu-

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NAME: Holy Family School

ADDRESS: 250 Stephensons Rd, Mount Waverley, Vic 3149

PHONE: 9807 3300

WEBSITE: www.hfmw. catholic. edu.au

EMAIL: jdaviod@hfmw.catholic. edu.au

• Synthetic Systematic Phonics (UFLI in P-2 & PhOrMes 2-6)

• Sensory Room

• Routines (Behaviour Curriculum)

The weekly Specialist Programs that we offer are –

• Auslan

• Performing Arts

• Physical Education

• Library

• Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM)

Extracurricular opportunities include –

• FIRE Carriers (Friends Igniting Reconciliation through Education) Promoting reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Victorian Schools

• The Music Bus

• Soccer Skill Training

• Prep-Year 6 Camp program

• Student Clubs

• Gardening Club

• Running Club

We have supportive families who not only get together to raise funds, but also to connect with each other through ‘friend raising’.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Please phone our administration staff to book a tour of our incredible school.

NAME: St Columba’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 24 Glen Huntly Rd, Elwood, Vic 3184

PHONE: 9531 6560

WEBSITE: www.stcolumbasprimary. org

EMAIL: principal@scelwood. catholic.edu.au

lum that prepares students for a globalized world.

We promote diversity and international-mindedness, fostering respect and understanding across cultures.

We educate the whole child— physically, socially, emotionally, and academically—helping them develop essential skills for lifelong success.

Our learning environment encourages critical thinking through a mix of direct instruction and facilitated learning.

Programs like "wellbeing weeks" and the St Columba’s Kids program create a safe, inclusive environment where children feel a sense of belonging.

Sustainability is integral to our culture, with students participating in community initiatives to protect our environment.

We value strong home-school partnerships, keeping parents involved and informed.

At St Columba's, we empower children to thrive in a constantly changing world, equipping them with the skills to inquire, act, and reflect.

Dean King, Elisabeth Murdoch College, Langwarrin

Our college is based on a strong vision of creating an inclusive environment that supports our community to realise their potential.

At EMC we provide tailored educational pathways to support every student's success.

Our VCE and VM pathways offer flexible and comprehensive options, ensuring students can pursue academic and vocational goals aligned with their interests and career aspirations. In addition to these pathways our college offers middle school specialist programs that cater to students with unique interests and talents, allowing them to delve deeper into specific fields and enhance their skills.

NAME: Elisabeth Murdoch College

ADDRESS: 80 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin, Vic 3910

PHONE: 9788 2600

WEBSITE: www.emc.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: Elisabeth.murdoch.co@ education.vic.au

Student wellbeing is a top priority, reflecting our commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment.

We understand that academic success is intrinsically linked to overall health, and we strive to provide comprehensive support across various dimensions of wellbeing.

Central to our approach is our commitment to continuous improvement through professional learning.

Our excellent professional learning program empowers teachers with the latest strategies and insights, directly translating into enhanced teaching practices and improved student outcomes.

Our college continues to achieve outstanding results in VCE and NAPLAN which have been accomplished through setting high expectations for student learning and behaviour and by instilling our college values, REACH Respect, Empowerment, Aspiration, Courage and Honesty.

At Elisabeth Murdoch College we strive for our students to be the best version of themselves.

Daniella Maddalena

● Dean King

● ● Rita Grima

Marco Di Cesare, Marcellin College, Bulleen

Marcellin College, a leading Catholic secondary school for boys in Melbourne’s east, was founded by the Marist Brothers in 1950.

Starting with just 170 students in Camberwell, it expanded to Bulleen in 1963.

Today, the College boasts a stunning 14-hectare campus, providing

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NAME: Marcellin College

ADDRESS: 160 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen, Vic 3105

PHONE: 9851 1589

WEBSITE: www.marcellin.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: info@marcellin.vic.edu.au

top-tier education to more than 1200 students.

Marcellin College remains committed to its Marist roots, celebrating a legacy of graduates excelling in diverse fields such as medicine, science, business, politics and engineering.

Marco, a dedicated Marist, has been part of Marist education since Year 7, both as a student and a teacher for 19 years.

His deep connection to the Marist characteristics and extensive leadership experience in Catholic schools have prepared him well for his role as Principal of Marcellin College, a position he assumed in 2021.

Marco’s impressive academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from RMIT, a Graduate Diploma of Education, a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from ACU, a Master of Education Policy from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Certificate in Theology, and a Master of Theolological Studies .

His leadership at Marcellin College is marked by a commitment to lifelong learning and the Marist tradition of educational excellence.

Marisa Matthys, St Mary’s Primary School, Greensborough

It is an absolute privilege to be the Principal of St Mary’s Greensborough.

We are a dynamic community of empowered learners engaging justly in the world.

Our philosophy is to be a welcoming, inclusive community by following Jesus’ teaching and genuinely caring for others.

Jason McBean, Laurimar Primary School

At Laurimar Primary School, we are dedicated to nurturing every child’s potential in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

As one of the largest primary schools in the area, each cohort is a community within a community, providing ample opportunities for social development and friendships to flourish.

From my perspective as Principal, we emphasise a well-rounded education that supports student growth and fosters a love of learning.

We encourage student leadership through roles such as School Captains and Junior School Council members, building confidence and community involvement.

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NAME: St Mary’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 210 Grimshaw St, Greensborough, Vic 3088

PHONE: 9433 4000

WEBSITE: www.smgreensborough. catholic. edu.au

EMAIL: jbaker@smgreensborough. catholic.edu.au

St Mary’s is a place where students and their families truly have a sense of belonging.

As an innovative school which values excellence, all decisions are based upon what is best for our students, deeply underpinned by research.

Our ‘cognitive sciences’ approach caters for all students and increases student engagement and participation. Explicit teaching, daily review and consistent practice supports our students to flourish.

We are extremely proud of our colearner functional language approach to teaching Italian. Our aim is for students to be able to speak fluently in Italian.

We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school aligning behaviour and academics.

St Mary’s committed, highly expert teachers, explicitly teach the knowledge and behaviours we expect to see.Students are respectful and responsible, letting ‘learners learn and teachers teach’.

I look forward to meeting with you, supporting your child and building in them a love for learning.

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NAME: Laurimar Primary School

ADDRESS: 1 Armidale Rd, Doreen, Vic 3754

PHONE: 9717 7100

EMAIL: laurimar.ps@ education.vic.gov.au

We have a rich and thriving culture, knowledge and experience of our First Nations People who are celebrated by all within our community.

We have universal support that is inclusive, responsive and respectful of Koorie People, at every stage of their learning and development.

We offer specialist subjects, including PE, Art, Social & Emotional Learning, Chinese, and STEM. Laurimar Primary School is filled with opportunities, engaging programs, and inclusive classrooms that cater to the academic needs of each child.

Additionally, we provide an excellent on-site Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program to further support our families.

I invite you to book a tour to see our vibrant learning environment firsthand.

Meet our dedicated staff, explore our programs and discover why Laurimar Primary School is the perfect choice for your child’s education.

Experience the community, innovation and opportunities that make our school a standout choice for your family. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Wayne Smith, St Mary’s Catholic College, Seymour

At St Mary’s College we are guided by the Mercy Values of justice, compassion, respect, hospitality, service and courage, as illustrated in the story of Catherine McAuley, the Founder of the Sisters of Mercy.

We are an inclusive College and our motto, ‘Protect and Care for Us’ values every member of our College.

We believe all things are possible when students understand their Godgiven gifts and abilities and never

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NAME: St Mary’s Catholic College Seymour

ADDRESS: 90 High St, Seymour, Vic 3660

PHONE: 57902 2611

WEBSITE: www.smseymour. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: office@smseymour. catholic.edu.au

give up on their dreams. Academic success, student wellbeing and faith formation empower students to grow from curious Foundation students into responsible, respectful and capable young adults who have the confidence to take the next step to a rewarding future.

Wayne joined St Mary’s College in January 2019 and we have seen ongoing growth throughout the College.

After 38 years returning to Year 12 in 2025. Returning to Year 12 since the mid 1980’s has required a huge College effort and the journey that began in 2022 is now the College’s reality.

A new building for F-2 studentsPrimary Learning Centre. Extension to the current Administration Centre and an additional primary classroom.

Stage 1 construction of a new VCE and Senior Learning Centre

Stage 2 extension to Monsignor Toms Science wing

Stage 3 Plan to build a new Secondary Building

● ● Marco Di Cesare

● ● ● ● Jason McBean

Marisa Matthys

● ● Wayne Smith

Brian Hanley OAM,

Meet The Principals

St Monica’s College, Epping

St Monica’s College, Epping is a coeducational Catholic College that was established in 1964 and is based on four campuses, the two main campuses located in Epping. The College offers a modern curriculum with a wide choice of sub-

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NAME: St Monica’s College

ADDRESS: 16 Davisson St, Epping, Vic. 3076

PHONE: 9409 8800

WEBSITE: www.stmonicas-epping. com

EMAIL: e.attie@stmonicas-epping. com

jects.

Our cocurricular activities are highly regarded with many options in sport, arts and STEM.

We welcome a diverse cohort of students with the assurance that we will ensure that each and every one has the best opportunity to be their best. At our College, no student is left behind.

Our principal, Mr Brian Hanley OAM, commenced as principal in 1991.

He has overseen the ongoing development of the College infrastructure as well as ensuring our curriculum meets the challenge to give our students the education they need to take them forward in life.

“I am committed to ensuring that we provide the best education we can to the youth of the northern suburbs of Melbourne, supported by the best staff and state-of-the-art facilities. At St Monica’s College every student matters and we leave no student behind,” Mr Hanley said.

Brian was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to secondary education in 2021.

Loretta Wholley, Genazzano FCJ College, Kew

Loretta Wholley is the principal of Genazzano FCJ College, Kew. A welcoming contemporary Catholic school for girls that redefines individual academic success, the College prepares girls in Prep to Year 12 and co-educational ELC students for a hope-filled global future. Loretta has enjoyed an outstand-

Sharon Grimes, Viewbank College. Viewbank

It is a great privilege to be Principal of Viewbank College.

My central focus is to provide a quality learning environment where all students can thrive.

We place our values at the heart of everything we do as a community, and our pledge reinforces the key

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NAME: Genazzano FCJ College

ADDRESS: 301 Cotham Rd, Kew, Vic 3101

PHONE: 8862 1000

WEBSITE: www.genazzano. vic.edu.au

EMAIL: Tamara.Barth@genazzano. vic.edu.au

ing career in education as a principal, deputy principal and educator across Australia, with qualifications including a Master of Educational Leadership, Master of Religious Education, Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts.

Loretta's dynamism in leading innovation and passion for all-girls education translates to working with families and staff leadership to support girls' academic, social and emotional well-being.

Honouring the wisdom gained from over 135 years of educating girls, the College embraces all students' talents, potential, and dignity - day, boarding, and international - to grow in excellence.

Genazzano FCJ College provides girls with an opportunity to be immersed in a culture of inquiry that fosters compassion, courage, and confidence, developing critical thinkers who actively respond and contribute to a more just and peaceful world.

At Genazzano, we want to empower our students to have a voice in designing their learning journey and not be limited in any way.

NAME: Viewbank College

ADDRESS: Warren Rd, Viewbank, Vic 3084

PHONE: 8458 2811

WEBSITE: www.viewbank.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: viewbank.co@ education.vic.gov.au

value of respect.

Equally, we understand that student wellbeing is crucial to their growth and learning outcomes.

We have an extensive wellbeing team and a house structure that ensures all students feel known, connected and supported.

At our school, we offer a dynamic range of programs designed to engage and challenge our students.

The college has developed a strong ethos around rigor, effort, respect for learning and ensuring all students can succeed.

Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program encourages critical thinking and innovation, preparing students for future careers in a rapidly evolving world.

Our performing arts and instrumental music programs nurture creativity, talent and build confidence and self-esteem.

Our strong sports program provides a breadth of opportunity for competition, participation and teamwork. We are committed to providing an excellent education for all our students and invite you to join us on this journey.

Tess Dwyer, St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Healesville

I am proud to be the Principal of St Brigid’s School, located in Healesville.

I commenced at St Brigid’s in November 2022 and have enjoyed getting to know this wonderful school community over the last 18 months.

Healesville has always been a place of retreat for me, I do not live locally but enjoy the beautiful drive to work each day.

I am a mother of four sons and my husband and I live in Greensborough. Family is one of my key values and I consider my school community to be an extension of my family.

I am a passionate educator, always looking for ways to improve and support our students. I have worked in many different roles from classroom teacher, many varied leadership roles, to Deputy and Acting Principal at St Thomas in Greensborough North.

I love to learn and have recently graduated from Australian Catholic University having achieved a Masters of Business Administration and am now commencing further studies in the area of Phonics Assessment and Instruction.

I believe that we are all learners and encourage everyone I encounter to seize opportunities to learn every day.

St Brigid’s is a wonderful commu-

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NAME: St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School

ADDRESS: 1 High St, Healesville, Vic 3777

PHONE: 5962 4200

WEBSITE: www.sbhealesville. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@sbhealesville. catholic.edu.au

ity, one where learning and wellbeing are paramount. The students are at the centre of all of our decision-making and an essential part of this is our relationship with parents.

Another key unique feature of our school is our strength in student leadership and voice, we focus on the ministries of School Spirit, Sustainability and Social Justice with one student representing indigenous perspectives across each of these ministries.

Being located in a small rural town provides us with many opportunities to engage with the local community at events such as ANZAC Day, Vietnam Veterans Day and through our strong connection with the St Brigid’s Parish Care Group.

We aim to create a Christ-centered community, learning from the past, challenging the present and creating a future for all those in our care.

Every day is an open day at St Brigid’s so feel free to drop past for a tour or call the school office for further information.

Brian Hanley OAM

● ● Sharon Grimes

● ● ● ● Loretta Wholley

● Tess Dwyer

David Mutimer

Meet The Principals

St James Primary School, Vermont

St James Vermont is a medium-sized primary school with 350 students and 14 classes, including two classes per grade.

The school also boasts a farmyard featuring six chickens and two goats. Specialist subjects offered include Auslan, Physical Education, STEM, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts.

The vibrant school culture is evident as soon as you enter the grounds.

Students appear relaxed and cheerful, staff are friendly and approachable, and parents are actively involved, creating an environment where everyone genuinely enjoys each other's company.

Since taking on the role in 2018, Principal David Mutimer has been instrumental in nurturing a strong sense of community.

The school's Vision Statement, “At St James, together, we are Seeking the Spirit, Learning to Love, Loving to Learn, and Living Life to the Full,” is central to the school’s ethos and guides all of David's decisions. He is

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NAME: St James Primary School

ADDRESS: 51 Centre Rd, Vermont, Vic 3133

PHONE: 9874 1830

WEBSITE: www.sjvermont. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: emir.bajcic@sjvermont. catholic.edu.au

highly respected and valued by the staff for his leadership and camaraderie.

David prioritises building lasting relationships with parents and families to effectively meet each student's needs and support them in reaching their full potential.

His goal is for every St James community member to experience a deep sense of belonging within the school.

In his free time, David enjoys spending time with his wife, four children, and their dog, Kevin.

Tracey Kift, Penola Catholic College, Glenroy and Broadmeadows

Penola Catholic College welcomed a new Principal in 2024.

Tracey Kift is the fifth Principal of the College, and its first female Principal. She embodies the College’s core values, Excellence, Community and Faith.

“I feel incredibly blessed to work with an outstanding team of teachers who are committed to nurturing the talent and potential of every student,” Ms Kift said.

As a Catholic co-educational College, Penola offers a unique structure that provides students with an unparalleled transition to secondary school.

Students begin their secondary schooling in the dedicated Year 7-8 campus in Glenroy, working with a

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NAME: Penola Christian College

ADDRESS: PO Box 3233, Broadmeadows, Vic 3047

PHONE: 9301 2743

WEBSITE: www.penola.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: ecampbell@penola. vic.edu.au

team of specialists in Middle Years. By the time students move to the Senior Campus in Broadmeadows, they have developed the confidence and independence required to pursue their individual pathway and passions.

With a steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, Tracey endeavours to empower both students and staff to reach their fullest potential.

In 2025, she is introducing an Enhanced Learning Program designed to challenge and extend high achieving students.

“The College has long had an outstanding reputation for catering to individual learning needs, and our new Enhanced Learning Program will ensure that highly-able and gifted students are consistently challenged in their learning,” Ms Kift said.

Tracey’s dedication reflects her commitment to nurturing a College Community that not only excels academically but grows in faith and solidarity.

For those new to the community, or considering a place at the College, please visit penola.vic.edu.au to book a tour or apply online.

● ● ● ● Tracey Kift

● ● ● ● David Mutimer

Broome Beach Resort welcomes all guests to this relaxing retreat, situated at Cable Beach in the magnificent Western Australian coastal town of Broome.

Within a short leisurely stroll to the iconic Cable Beach, Day Spas, restaurants, cafes and bars, Broome Beach Resort is the ideal 4½ star family resort.

Set amongst lush, tropical gardens, each of our fully selfcatering, air-conditioned 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments are well appointed and feature full kitchen and laundry facilities, a spacious open plan dining and living area, a private verandah and free WIFI and FOXTEL. Free off-street parking is also available for in-house guests' vehicles.

FOR SALE

•Long-term agreements

•Close to everything Broome has to offer

•Set amongst tropical landscaping

•Body Corporate salary of over $129k

•Well-appointed two-bed, one-bath unit with large office and storeroom on the one title. Available for $560,000

•Located in one of Western Australia’s most sought after destinations

•Property inspections are by appointment only

Across

1. Blizzard

6. Wattle tree

11. Villain

15. Dried grass piles

20. Exclamation of pain

21. Genuine thing, the real ...

22. Numerous

23. Underground molten rock

25. Relaxation art (1'2,3)

26. Coral organisms

27. Dinners or lunches

29. Venice canal boat

32. Singer, ... Diamond

34. Famous British school

36. Type of spanner

39. Condemns to hell

41. Harnessed (oxen)

43. Rubs with emery

46. ... of Troy

48. Beneath

49. Dad

51. Hooter

52. Co-venture

55. Coarse file

56. Acorn bearers

59. Kills

61. Sit for portrait

62. Once again

63. Screw

64. Ripens

67. Halfway through pregnancy

68. Fortified wine

70. Culmination

71. Actress, ... Loren

72. Nag

73. Naked

74. Renovate (ship)

75. Rose-shaped award

77. Stop! (nautical)

78. Survives

79. Style

82. Mob

86. Jelly/sponge dessert

87. Eye lustfully

89. Belief in the supernatural

92. Pond plant

94. Capture

96. News

98. Floating log platform

100. Live coal

101. Computer input

103. Princess Royal

105. Resided

106. Press

108. Burn

111. Commoner

112. Very lazy (4,4)

114. Amaze

116. Spy, ... Hari

119. Bullets

120. German WWII fascist

121. Anticipated touchdown (1,1,1)

123. Freezes, ... over

124. As far as (2,2)

125. Omits (6,3)

126. New York borough

127. Blackberry shrub

130. The masses, ... polloi

131. Dawn to dusk

135. Alternate, every ...

138. Calf-length skirt

139. US astronaut, ... Shepard

141. Acute remorse

144. Unchanged, the ...

146. Cheerio!

147. Unfasten

148. Male swan

149. Young sheep

150. Uncle Sam (1,1,1)

151. Type of saxophone

152. Print with raised design

153. Taj Mahal city

155. Closing

157. Part of eye

158. Method

160. Braid

161. More ancient

162. Up to the time of

163. Overly cute

165. Less frequent

166. Snake, ... constrictor

167. Rowing aid

Across Down Down

168. Guitar sound 169. Servant 171. Accessory 172. Female title 175. In vain, to no ... 176. Light sleeps 179. Arid US state 180. Schoolgirl 182. Prison 184. Opens door to (4,2) 185. Balmy

186. Crooner, ... King Cole 188. Quiet 189. Pod vegetable 190. Dull 191. Snow-runner 193. Betting chances 194. Jogs 196. Match before final 197. Unreliable

198. Revolving tray, lazy ... 200. Modesty

205. AFL great, ... Barassi

207. Angrily 210. Impetuous

211. Concealing

212. Stupefy

213. Trading centre

214. Banned pesticide (1,1,1)

216. Irish sweater style

218. Actual 219. Ellipse

220. Repaints (vehicle)

224. Moodier

227. Depend

229. Space flight organisation

230. Tethers

231. Latin American dance

232. Nipple

233. Aware of 235. Prophetic signs

237. Go up 239. Printing error

241. Type of orange

244. Child's toy (2-2)

246. Pet's neck band (3,6)

249. Please reply (1,1,1,1)

252. Stingier

254. Former English cricket captain, ... Hussain

256. Outrageous

258. Arrange

259. Fuss, song & ...

260. Introducing in stages, ... in

263. Rest on knees

264. Outcome

265. Rot (of leather)

267. Paltry

270. Niece & ...

271. Avoided

272. Entertainer

273. Additional items

274. Welsh vegetables

277. Witnessed

279. Carpenter's spike

281. More rational

284. Hurry

286. Sum owed

288. Absorbed

292. Whisky ingredient

294. Kiss & cuddle

295. Fire remains

298. Smallest

300. Nominated

301. Mention, ... to 303. Monastery superior

306. Decorative shrub pot

308. Encounter

309. Concludes

311. Pink-eyed rabbits

314. Last Greek letter

315. Ketchup, ... sauce

316. Powerful

317. Fruit mash

318. After that

319. Deserve

320. Mafia, ... Nostra

321. Treats with drugs

322. Rewrite on keyboard

323. Unhappier

324. Muscle toning therapists

1. Cosy

2. Furnace

3. Polynesian island group

4. Heart or lung

5. Complain

6. Movement

7. Blackboard marker

8. Drumming insects

9. Amongst

10. Fuel energy rating

11. Go around

12. Playful water mammal

13. Propel

14. Christian festival

15. Sacred song

16. Long (for)

17. Try out (food)

18. Cudgel

19. Obscene material

24. Charity offerings

28. Youths

30. Milky gem

31. June 6, 1944 (1-3)

33. Eagle nests

35. Equal (2,1,3)

37. Raven

38. Deer

40. Yelling

42. Geological division

44. Positive electrodes

45. Least moist

47. Fencing blades

48. Great disturbance

49. Prepared mentally, ... up

50. Sports ground buildings

53. Wed again

54. Impedes

57. Rescued by plane

58. Examines closely

60. Brighter

63. Temper fit

65. Hatchets

66. Settee

68. Cry weakly

69. Corrode

76. Outstanding

79. Fellows

80. Not anybody (2-3)

81. Lodge firmly

83. Boundary

84. Media tycoon, press ...

85. Pixie

88. Disadvantage

90. Team

91. Tiny amount

93. Skin irritation

95. Paradise garden

97. Flourish of trumpets

99. Friends star, Jennifer ...

100. Periods

102. Degrade

104. Kinder

107. From Italy's capital

109. Rectify

110. Arabian prince

111. Ode

113. Glancing

115. Summer footwear

117. Cousin's mother

118. Nuclear explosive, ... bomb

121. Morally sound

122. Friendly

127. Chest

128. Gave weapons to 129. Childbirth contractions (6,5)

132. In unison (3,8)

133. Relative by marriage (2-3)

134. Call up (feelings)

135. Vigilant

136. Magician's cry (3,6)

137. Idealists

138. Rissoles

140. Of course

141. Document summaries

142. Blameless

143. Tent cover 145. Corrected (text)

151. Former IOC president, Juan .. Samaranch

154. Wanders

156. Fragrance

159. Reproductive cells

164. Sixth sense (1,1,1)

169. Imitative performer

170. Wood surface design

173. Hoped (to)

174. Versus 177. South American mountains

178. Effeminate

181. Facility

183. Commissioned soldier

187. Random

192. Hopping marsupials

195. Office workers

199. Usefulness

201. Chooses

202. Weather feature, El ...

203. Milan opera house, La ...

204. Bright signal light

206. Seductress, ... fatale

207. Map

208. Nimble

209. Executive jet

213. Car race city, Le ...

215. Small plums

217. Advertising sign

221. Jetties

222. Incidental comment

223. Complacent

224. Soccer net

225. Policy reversal (1-4)

226. Courtyard

228. Ambassadors' residences

234. Loud-hailer

236. Hypodermic syringes

238. Charged particle

240. Enquire intrusively

242. Showy flowers

243. Poetic name for Ireland, ... Isle

245. Apple groves

247. Parentless kids

248. Boost

250. Blood feud

251. Mesh

253. Rodents

255. Copied

257. Former Italian money unit

258. Fix

261. Respiratory ailment

262. Shoe lining

265. Rounded stone

266. Brainwaves

268. Put up with

269. The Queen's third son

275. Sitcom, My Name Is ...

276. Ruler, Genghis ...

278. Tidal river mouth

280. Carbonated

282. Opposed to

283. Resound

285. Throat-clearing noise

287. Wobble

289. Wage

290. Polluted

291. Assumes (attitude)

292. Guru

293. Ready, willing & ...

296. Impassive person

297. Upright

299. Make reparation

302. Wooden barrier

304. Farm sheds

305. Overly fat

306. Prudish

307. Elderly

308. Rugs

310. Luncheon meat

312. Bobs head

313. Timber cutters

By Rob Foenander

Cadd at F’ton

■ Australian music legend Brian Cadd will take to the stage at Frankston Arts Centre on Friday (Aug. 16). Expect to hear all of his hits spanning six decades and some of his recent work also. This powerhouse singer and piano player still rocks in today’s retropumped music business and is as energised and creative as ever, says his media release. Tickets at the Arts Centre.

At The Memo

■ St Kilda’s Memo Music Hall promises a music bonanza for the remainder of August. Fri . Aug. 16 – Queen Forever. Sat. Aug. 17

– A Tina Turner Drag Cabaret . Fri. Aug. 23 – Jason Singh Celebrates Jeff Buckley’s 30th Anniversary of Grace. Sat. Aug. 24 –Raw Brit: The Boys Are Back In Town. Sun. Aug 25 – Soul Sacrifice: The Music of Santana. Fri. Aug. 30 – An Evening With Andrew De Silva. Sat. Aug. 31 – Taylor Sheridan Troubadour Album Launch. All show details and tickets www.memo musichall.com.au

Dalton Gang

■ Guitars for Veterans Australia announces The Dalton Gang as Ambassadors for G4VA who will provide information regarding their program to veterans when performing. Leo Dalton: Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin. Stuart Lees : Drums, Lead Vocals and Helen Stewart: Bass and Lead Vocals have been performing for over three decades not only as a sought after act in their own right but as a backing band for some of Australia’s leading artists.

‘Understorey’ wins One Earth comp.

■ Swinburne University of Technology juniors and seniors Claire Riverland, Lily Newcombe, Isabella Sanderson and Spencer Cameron have won the university level prize of $1000 in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest, an international competition, for their short film ‘Understorey’.

They will also receive a matching gift of $1000 to donate to a nonprofit supporting the theme of her film, which will be Rainforest Trust

The four students travelled to Malaysia to create the 7-minute film about conserving the rainforest in Borneo. They interviewed engaging experts: tour guides Bob Zakaria and Ismadi Bako , and World Wildlife Fund Malaysia’s Cynthia Chin, as well as two others. Close up views show the range of life they saw within the rainforest, from frogs to moths to orangutans.

In their entry, the filmmakers wrote: “Protecting wildlife, preserving nature and developing an appreciation for the environment at a young age is crucial to ensuring conservation efforts proceed. The first step in conservation is making people care about our planet’s health, and we hope ‘Understorey’ inspires its audiences by showing them what we still have left to protect.”

During the past year, One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest received 400 submissions from 55

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countries and 36 states. Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Poland, and United Kingdom will be represented among winners, along with the US states of California, Florida, Illinois and Virginia

The Global Award Celebration will take place at 11.30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in person at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., in Chicago, Illinois, or online virtually anywhere in the world.

A special screening for those in Asia/Pacific is also available. Adam Joel of Aggressively Compassionate will host this special event, introducing the winners before their films premiere. Reserve tickets at tinyurl.com/yfc24awards

"Once again there is a variety of wonderful films, from emotional and poignant to humorous and hopeful," said Founding Director Sue Crothers. "From environmental justice, to appreciating the beauty of our environment, these films tell us that we are all responsible for where we are but also for where we can be. Change is possible."

The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest asks students from age 8 to 25 to create a 3- to 8minute environmental film that inspires change or action. Animated or stop-motion films can be a minimum of 45 seconds long. T he deadline each year is June 25, which gives individuals and school groups the entire academic year to submit their film projects.

WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH RESULTS

Amateurs

■ Premier Seniors. Fitzroy 11.12 (78) d Old melburnians 10.15 (75). University Blacks 10.7 (67) d Old Xaverians 8.12 (60). Old Scotch 15.9 (99) d St Kevins 7.9 (51). Collegians 15.13 (103) d University Blacks 11.9 (75). Old Brighton 20.8 (128) d St Bernards 10.11 (71).

■ Premier Reserves. Fitzroy 14.7 (91) d Old Melburnians 7.6 (48). Old Xaverians 21.18 9144) d University Blacks 0.5 (5). St Kevins 10.10 (70) d Old Scotch 6.8 (44). University Blacks 8.12 (60) d Collegians 6.7 (43). Old Brighton 20.13 (133) d St Bernards 3.7 (25).

■ Premier Thirds. Old Scotch 6.11 (47) d Old Trinity 6.6 (42). Old Xaverians 12.8 (80) d St Kevins 7.10 (52).

■ Premier Under 19. Old brighton 14.13 (97) d Williamstown CYNMS 5.7 (37). Old Scotch 16.15 (111) d Caulfield Grammarians 8.6 (54). St Kevins 18.10 (118) d De La Salle 3.4 (22). Old Xaverians 26.15 (171 d Beaumaris 7.5 (47). St Bedes 7.12 (54) d Uni Blues 7.9 (51).

■ Premier B Seniors. Williamstown CYMS 16.13 (109) d Beaumaris 8.7 (55). Old Trinity 12.15 (87) drew with Old Camberwell 14.3 (87). Old Geelong 18.13 (121) d St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 7.8 (50). De La Salle 22.17 (149) d Old Ivanhoe 8.10 (58). Old Haileybury 11.20 (86) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.6 (42).

■ Premier B Reserves. Williamstown CYMNS 19.17 (131) d Beaumaris 6.7 (43). Old Trinity 15.15 (105) d Old Camberwell 5.7 (37). Old Geelong 19.9 (123) d St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 4.6 (30). De La Salle 12.14 (86) d Old Ivanhoe 5.4 (34). Old Haileybury 14.9 (93) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.13 (49).

■ Premier C Seniors. Marcellin 17.16 (118) d Oakleigh 4.3 (27). Old Carey 17.21 (123) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 6.6 (42). AJAX 19.19 (133) d Monash Blues 3.8 (26). Hampton Rovers 18.16 (124) d PEGS 8.5 (53). Parkdale 15.11 (101) d Mazenod 14.9 (93).

■ Premier C Reserves. Marcellin 18.11 (119) d Oakleigh 4.5 (29). Old Carey 24.18 (162) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 9.7 (61). AJAX 17.17 (119) d Monash Blues 5.3 (33). Hampton Rovers 29.24 (198) d PEGS 0.0 (0). Parkdale 24.20 9164) d Mazenod 1.3 (9).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Ormond 16.13 (109) d Kew 11.11 (77). Prahran 19.8 (122) d Old Peninsula 2.9 (21). Therry Penola 12.8 (80) d UHS-VU 9.12 (66). Parkside 18.15 (123) d West Brunswick 3.6 (24). Preston Bullants 10.15 (75) d Old Yarra Cobras 4.13 (37).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Ormond 14.19 (103) d Kew 7.4 (46). Prahran 20.12 (132) d Old Peninsula 5.8 (38). UHS-VU 33.15 (213) d Therry Penola 2.0 (12). Parkside 8.11 (59) d West brunswick 4.9 (33). Old Yarra Cobras 14.15 (99) d Preston Bullants 4.7 (31).

■ Division 1 Thirds. Old Xaverians 13.13 (91) d St Kevins 7.7 (49). AJAX v Fitzroy.

■ Division 1 Under 19. Old Melburnians 11.12 (78) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 6.9 (45). Old Haileybury 16.17 (113) d St Bernards 7.6 (48). Fitzroy 12.12 (84) d Old Xaverians 11.7 (73). Old carey 9.12 (66) d Hampton Rovers 8.11 (59).

■ Division 2 Seniors. South Melbourne Districts 9.7 (61) d Wattle Park 6.8 (44). Whitefriars 15.21 (111) d Brunswick 4.,6 (3). Bulleen Templestowe 9.15 (69) d MHSOB 8.12 (60). Hawthorn 17.17 (119) d St Marys 15.12 (102). Elsternwick 20.14 (134) d Aquinas 15.11 (101).

■ Division 2 Reserves. South Melbourne Districts 20.7 (127) d Wattle Park 3.4 (22). Brunswick 10.21 (81) d Whitefriars 1.2 (8). MHSOB 15.13 (103) ed Bulleen Templestowe 5.9 (39). St Marys Salesian 14.22 (106) d Hawthorn 5.4 (34). Elsternwick 16.22 (118) d Aquinas 6.3 (39).

■ Division 2 Thirds North. Old Camberwell 13.4 (82) d Masala 7.9 (51). Old Xaverians 9,.18 (72) d Old Carey 2.7 (19).

■ Division 2 Thirds South. De La Salle 12.14 (86) d Mentone Panthers 3.9 (27). Old brighton 6.9 (45) d AJAX 5.12 (42).

■ Division 2 Under 19. Parkside 9.9 (63) d Old Ivanhoe 8.5 (53). Parkdale Vultures 16.12 (108) d Old Trinity 6.10 (46). Oakleigh

23.16 (154) d University Blacks 3.2 (20). Old Camberwell 14.13 (97) d University Blues 8.12 (60). St Kevins 11.6 (72) d St Bedes/Mentone 7.13 (55).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Eley Park 11.8 (74) d Swinburne University 9.10 (64). St Johns 15.16 (106) d Canterbury 14.17 (101). Power House 18.21 (129) d Box Hill North 8.8 (56). Richmond Central 10.18 (78) d La Trobe University 7.8 (50). North Brunswick 18.13 (121) d Albert Park 4.2 (26). Chadstone: Bye.

■ Division 3 Reserves. Swinburne University 28.25 (193) d Eley Park 1.4 (10). St Johns 15.15 (105) d Canterbury 8.11 (59). Power House 23.16 (154) d Box Hill North 7.4 (46). La Trobe v Richmond Central. North Brunswick 14.17 (101) d Albert Park 1.1 (7). Chadstone: Bye.

■ Division 3 Thirds North. Old Ivanhoe 8.18 (66) d WQhitefriars 6.7 (43). MHSOB 6.20 (56) d Marcellin 5.11 (41).

■ Division 3 Thirds South. Parkdale 9.4 (58) d St Marys Salesian 8.8 (56). Mazenod 15.17 (107) d Ormond 2.1 (13).

■ Division 3 Under 19. Preston 16.16 (112) d St Bernards 2.10 (22). Monash Blues 14.9 (93) d PEGS 7.17 (59). Collegians 15.10 (100) d Mazenod 5.8 (38). Kew 11.9 (75) d Ormond 9.3 (57).

■ Division 4 Under 19. Caulfield Grammarians d Bulleen Templestowe, by forfeit. De La Salle 17.8 (110) d Old Xaverians 7.5 (47). Williamstown CYMS d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon, by forfeit. St Marys Salesian 14.10 (94) d Therry Penola 8.7 (55). St Kevins: Bye.

Eastern

■ Premier Division Seniors. South Croydon 12.12 (84) d Balwyn 6.12 (48). Noble park 10.8 (68) d Blackburn 6.13 (49). East Ringwood 17.11 (113) d Norwood 5.9 (39). Rowville 27.10 (172) d Doncaster East 5.12 (42). Vermont 10.17 (77) d Berwick 9.3 (57). 23.16 (154) d University Blacks 3.2 (20). Old Camberwell 14.13 (97) d University Blues 8.12 (60). St Kevins 11.6 (72) d St Bedes/ Mentone 7.13 (55).

■ Premier Reserves. Balwyn 11.14 (80) d South Croydon 4.4 (28). Blackburn 19.13 (127) d Noble Park 6.5 (41). East Ringwood 30.14 (194) e Norwood 0.1 (1). Rowville 9.11 (65) d Doncaster East 3.4 (22). Vermont 27.12 (174) d Berwick 1.1 (7).

■ Premier Under 19.5. Berwick 12.4 (76) d Vermont 8.12 (60). Rowville 14.9 (93) d Doncaster East 6.4 (40). East Ringwood 17.5 (107) d Norwood 7.4 (46). Blackburn 20.16 (136) d Noble Park 3.4 (22). Balwyn: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. South Belgrave 12.18 (90) d Bayswater 9.2 (56). Park Orchards 13.20 (98) d Doncaster 4.4 (28). Mitcham 10.6 (66) d Beaconsfield 8.11 (59). Mooroolbark 22.14 (146) d Wantirna South 5.11 (41). Montrose 14.9 (93) d North Ringwood 6.6 (42).

■ Division 1 Reserves. South Belgrave 18.18 (126) d Bayswater 3.4 (22). Park Orchards 11.16 (82) d Doncaster 2.0 (12). Mitcham 10.9 (69) d Beaconsfield 5.8 (38). Wantirna South 11.5 (71) d Mooroolbark 6.5 (41). Montrose 11.10 (76) d North Ringwood 4.3 (27).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. South Belgrave 12.20 (92) d Bayswater 0.2 (2). Mitcham 8.13 (61) d Beaconsfield 6.6 (42). Wantirna South 9.10 (66) d Mooroolbark 4.3 (27). North Ringwood 15.16 (106) d Montrose 4.8 (32). Surrey Park 8.8 (56) d Park Orchards 3.11 (29).

■ Division 2 Seniors. East Burwood 10.8 (68) d Heathmont 5.15 (45). Mulgrave 8.9 (57) d Ringwood 6.12 (48). Templestowe 15.10 (100) d Lilydale 6.7 (43). Boronia 20.19 (139) d The Basin 7.7 (49). Waverley Blues 11.10 (76) d Croydon 7.12 (54).

■ Division 2 Reserves. East Burwood 9.10 (64) d Heathmont 4.8 (32). Mulgrave 16.6 (102) d Ringwood 3.4 (22). Lilydale 13.5 (83) d Templestowe 10.3 (63). Boronia 9.12 (66) d The Basin 7.9 (51). Croydon 15.15 (105) d Waverley Blues 4.1 (25).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Mulgrave 14.10 (94) d Lilydale 4.6 (3). Heathmont v East

Burwood. Croydon 6.6 (42) d Wavberley Blues 4.15 (39). The Basin: Bye. ■ Division 3 Seniors. Coldstream 21.17 (143) d Silvan 6.3 (39). Donvale 15.13 (103) d Fairpark 7.9 (51). Knox 22.20 (152) d Warrandyte 4.7 (31). Oakleigh District 16.13 (109) d Ferntree Gully 12.8 (80). Surrey Park 12.19 (91) d Upper Ferntree Gully 3.9 (27). ■ Division 3 Reserves. Coldstream 12.17 (89) d Silvan 3.2 (20). Donvale 15.11 (101) d Fairpark 1.1 (7). Knox 13.12 (90) d Warrandyte 7.3 (45). Oakleigh District 11.5 (71) d Ferntree Gully 7.5 (47). Surrey Park 13.8 (86) d Upper Ferntree Gully 4.4 (28).

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Upper Ferntree Gully 16.10 (106) d Surrey Park 3.7 (25). Knox 15.14 (104) d Warrandyte 3.4 (22). Ferntree Gully 24.16 (160) d Coldstream 0.2 (2). Donvale: Bye.

■ Division 4 Seniors. Chirnside Park 17.13 (115) d Forest Hill 5.11 (41). Kilsyth 25.22 (172) d Nunawading 3.0 (18). Whitehorse Pioneers 10.11 (71) d Croydon North MLOC 10.9 (69). Scoresby: Bye.

■ Division 4 Reserves. Chirnside Park 21.17 (143) d Forest Hill 2.2 (14). Kilsyth 20.13 (133) d Nunawading 2.6 (18). Whitehorse Pioneers 9.5 (59) d Croydon North MLOC 7.2 (44). Scoresby: Bye.

■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Mitcham 3.10 (28) d Chirnside Park 3.8 (26). Blackburn 16.14 (110) d South Belgrave 6.7 (43). Scoresby 16.5 (101) d Ferntree Gully/South Croydon 9.3 (57). Kilsyth 14.8 (92) d Wantrina South 5.8 (38). Berwick: Bye.

Essendon

■ Premier Division Seniors. Aberfeldie 18.9 (1170 d Avondale Heights 14.13 (97). Greenvale 21.12 (138) d East Keilor 5.5 (35). Airport West 13.16 (94) d Keilor 11.15 (81). Strathmore 11.13 (79) d Deer Park 7.12 (54). Pascoe Vale 16.14 (110) d Essendon Doutta Stars 7.5 (47).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Aberfeldie 18.19 (127) d Avondale Heights 2.2 (14).

Greenvale 21.19 (145) d East Keilor 0.0 (0), by forfeit. Keilor 14.20 (104) d Airport West 6.2 (38). Strathmore 32.19 (211) d Deer Park 0.0 (0), by forfeit. Pascoe Vale 13.21 (99) d Essendon Doutta Stars 4.2 (26).

■ Premier Division Under 18.5. Aberfeldie 10.12 (72) d Avondale Heights 5.8 (38). East Keilor 10.16 (76) d Greenvale 5.5 (35). Keilor 26.22 (178) d Airport West 0.2 (2). Pascoe Vale 9.11 (65) d Maribyrnong Park 9.2 (56).

Strathmore: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. Oak Park 14.18 (102) d Rupertswood 6.6 (42). St Albans 18.12 (120) d Roxburgh Park 7.8 (50). Craigirbuen 9.20 (74) d Tullamarine 8.9 (57). Maribyrnong Park 18.12 (120) d West Coburg 5.11 (41). Moonee Valley 20.16 (136) d Keilor Park 15.5 (95).

Hillside: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Oak Park 26.9 (165) d Rupertswood 1.2 (8). St Albans 23.23 (161) d Roxburgh Park 1.2 (8). Tullamarine 16.11 (107) d Craigieburn 3.1 (19). Maribyrnong Park 11.8 (74) d West Coburg 8.9 (57). Moonee Valley v Keilor Park. Hillside: Bye.

■ Division 1 Thirds. Keilor 9.14 (68) d Hillside 5.4 (34). Strathmore 7.9 (51) d Aberfeldie 4.13 (37).

■ Division 1 Under 18.5. Craigieburfn 22.7 (139) d Tullamarine 3.1 (19). Hillside 21.13 (139) d Oak Park 3.1 (19). Moonee Valley 9.14 (68) d Coburg Districts 5.3 (33). Essendon Doutta Stars 15.7 (97) d St Albans 2.4 (16).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Westmeadows 16.23 (119) d Coburg Districts 12.7 (79). Northern Saints 15.13 (103) d Sunbury Kangaroos 7.5 (47). Hadfield 24.13 (157) d East Sunbury 7.4 (46). Taylors Lakes 22.20 (152) d Glenroy 6.5(41). Burnside Heights: Bye.

■ Division 2 Reserves. Coburg Districts 7.7 (49) d Westmeadows 5.6 (36). Sunbury Kangaroos 10.6 (66) d Northern Saints7.8 (50). Hadfield 12.14 (86) d East Sunbury 9.10 (64). Taylors Lakes 20.17 (137) d Glenroy 4.5 (29).

Burnside Heights: Bye.

■ Division 2 Thirds. Airport West 7.11 (53)

d Taylors Lakes 4.3 (27). Avondale Heights 8.11 (59) d Hillside 5.4 (34).

■ Division 2 Under 18.5. Keilor 9.9 (63) d Aberfeldie 5.6 (36). Hadfield 27.19 (181) d East Subury 2.2 (14). Sunbury Kangaroos 14.8 (92) d Northern Saints 3.4 (22). Glenroy 12.10 (82) d Taylors Lakes/Moonee Valley 4.8 (32). Maribyrnong Park 12.13 (85) d Burnside Heights 7.10 (52). Strathmore: Bye.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 25.19 (169) d Mornington 4.6 (30). Mt Eliza 15.13 (103) d Frankston Bombers 5.3 (33). Frankston YCW 12.10 982) d Langwarrin 9.7 (61). Pines 14.18 (102) d Sorrento 11.12 (78). Red Hill 10.9 (69) d Rosebud 9.13 (67). ■ Division 1 Reserves. Dromana 13.12 (90) d Mornington 5.9 (39). Mt Eliza 17.13 (115) d Frankston Bombers 3.1 (19). Langwarrin 8.7 (55) d Frankston YCW 7.12 (54). Pines 8.9 (57) d Sorrento 6.9 (45). Red Hill 10.7 (67) d Rosebud 6.2 (38). ■ Division 1 Under 19. Mornington 15.14 (104) d Dromana 4.4 928). Frankston YCW 6.6 (42) d Langwarrin 4.5 (29). Pines 5.10 (40) d Sorrento 5.7 (37). Red Hill 15.10 (100) d Rosebud 3.3 (21). Mt Eliza: Bye. ■ Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 14.14 (98) d Bonbeach 2.6 (18). Tyabb 13.6 (84) d Crib Point 11.12 (78). Devon Meadows 19.10 (124) d Pearcedale 9.14 (68). EdithvaleAspendale 5.16 (48) d Karingal 2.14 (26). Somerville 16.25 (121) d Hastings 7.8 (50). Seaford 8.10 (58) d Rye 7.10 (52).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Chelsea 11.8 (74) d Bonbeach 6.1 (37). Tyabb 14.4 (88) d Crib Point 6.4 (40). Pearcedale 8.13 (61) d Devon Meadows 6.3 (39). Edithvale-Aspendale 23.16 (154) d Karingal 1.0 (6). Somerville 22.11 (143) d Hastings 3.1 (19). Seaford 14.18 (102) d Rye 1.1 (7).

■ Division 2 Under 19. Crib Point 24.9 (153) d Tyabb 1.3 (9). Devon Meadows 7.8 (50) d Pearcedale 5.12 (42). EdithvaleAspendale 10.16 (76) d Karingal 2.1 (13). Rye 11.13 (79) d Seaford 5.4 (34). Bonbeach: Bye. Somerville: Bye.

Northern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge 11.18 (84) d Greensborough 10.8 (68). Heidelberg 26.15 (171) d West Preston-Lakeside 4.6 (30). Bundoora 12.9 (81) d Banyule 6.15 (51). Montmorency 22.6 (148) d Macleod 15.7 (97). North Heidelberg 15.14 (104) d Eltham 10.13 (73).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Montmorency 24.16 (150) d Macelod 6.5 (41). Heidelberg 13.13 (91) d West Preston-Lakeside 5.8 (38). Greensborough 15.11 (101) d Hurstbridge 2.5 (17). Banyule 30.13 (193) d Bundoora 2.0 (12). Eltham 12.9 (81) d North Heidelberg 12.4 (76).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. North Heidelberg 10.8 (68) d Eltham 7.3 (45). Heidelberg 16.13 (109) d Banyule 1.3 (9). Diamond Creek 13.10 (88) d Greensborough 5.7 (37). Mont-morency: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Lower Plenty 11.10 (76) d Watsonia 5.8 (38). Thomastown 13.11 (89) d Panton Hill 13.7 (85). South Morang 15.15 (105) d Northcote Park 9.12 (66). St Mary’s 11.13 (79) d Laurimar 10.4 (64). Diamond Creek 6.13 (49) d Whittlesea 6.4 (40). ■ Division 2 Reserves. Watsonia 11.11 (77) d Lower Plenty 7.12 (54). South Morang 31.17 (203) d Northcote Park 1.5 (11). Thomastown 9.12 (66) d Panton Hill 7.14 (56). St Mary’s 15.18 (108) d Laurimar 3.5 (23). Diamond Creek 18.8 (116) d Whittle-sea 6.6 (42).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Lower Plenty 7.12 (54) d West Preston-Lakeside 7.4 (46). Thomastown 11.6 (72) drew with Laurimar 10.12 (72). St Mary’s 19.14 (128) d South Morang 7.13 (55). Hurstbridge 13.16 (94) d Whittlesea 12.4 (76).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Fitzxroy Stars 11.15 (81) d Kilmore 6.9 (45). Epping 22.23 (155) d Lalor 3.6 (24). Mernda 14.12 (96) d Ivanhoe 5.9 (39). Kinglake 16.15 (111) d Reservoir 10.7 (67). Old Eltham Collegians 13.8 (86) d Old Paradians 10.5 (65). Heidelberg West: Bye.

Where to pick up your free copy of The Local Paper

■ ■ ALTONA. Altona Newsagency. Pier St.

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■ KEILOR. Coles Express. 664-668 Old Calder Hwy..

Court Lists

Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings

Wednesday, August 14

Police Rounds

Fawkner

shooting

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■ ALTONA. Club Altona. 113 Civic Pde.

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■ ALTONA. IGA Supermarket. 103110 Pier St.

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■ ALTONA. Liberty Service Station. Cnr Millers Rd and Civic Pde.

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■ ALTONA. Thirsty Camel Licensed Grocers/Savvy Cellars. 49 Civic Pde.

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■ KEILOR. Keilor Post Office/Newsagency. 100 Old Calder Hwy.

■ KEILOR. Keilor Village Convenience Store. 686 Old Calder Hwy.

■ KENSINGTON. Coles Express. 291-301 Smithfield Rd.

■ KENSINGTON. Foodworks. 484 Macaulay Rd.

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■ ALTONA NORTH. 7-Eleven. Cnr Koroit Creek Rd and Millers Rd.

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■ ■ ■ ASCOT VALE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Maribyrnong Rd and Epsom Rd.

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■ ASCOT VALE. Ascot Vale Lotteries and Cards. 187 Union Rd.

■ ■ ASCOT VALE. IGA Express. 124 Maribyrnong Rd.

■ ■ BROADMEADOWS. City of Hume Offices. Cnr Tanderum Way and Pascoe Vale Rd.

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■ BRUNSWICK. 7-Eleven. Cnr Sydney Rd and Park St.

■ KENSINGTON. Local Folk Coffee Shop. Cnr Epsom Rd and Bayswater Rd.

■ ■ KINGSVILLE. BP Service Station. 88-94 Williamstown Rd.

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■ MAIDSTONE. The Palms. Cnr Rosamond Rd and Ballarat Rd.

■ MARIBYRNONG. 7-Eleven. 32 Raleigh Rd.

■ ■ MARIBYRNONG. United Service Station. 31 Raleigh Rd.

■ MOONEE PONDS. Moonee Ponds Newsagency. 45 Puckle St

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■ ■ BRUNSWICK. Brunswick Club. 203 Sydney Rd.

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■ ■ ■ BRUNSWICK. Tatts. 396 Sydney Rd.

■ ■ BRUNSWICK. Continental Grocers Supermarket. 482 Sydney Rd.

■ MORELAND. Tatts/News. 877 Sydney Rd.

■ NEWPORT. 7-Eleven. 438 Melbourne Rd.

■ NEWPORT. Friendly Grocer. 3/4 Hall St.

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■ ■ BRUNSWICK. Gervasi Foodworks. 870-872 Sydney Rd.

■ ■ BRUNSWICK. Tatts/Newsagency/ Post Office. 650 Sydney Rd.

■ NEWPORT. Newport N ewsagency. 6 Hall St.

■ NIDDRIE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Keilor Rd and Hoffmans Rd

■ BULLA. BP. 82-84 Bulla Rd.

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■ ■ CAMPBELLFIELD. Caltex. 18021808 Hume Hwy.

■ ■ COBURG. Caltex. 265-267 Sydney Rd.

■ ■ COBURG. Coburg Hub Lotto,. 8/ 430 Sydney Rd.

■ NIDDRIE. Caltex. Cnr Keilor dRd and Deakin St.

■ NIDDRIE. The Lott. 358 Keilor Rd.

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■ NORTH CARLTON. North Carlton Newsagency. 711 Nicholson St.

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■ NORTH SUNSHINE. BP. `139 McIntyre Rd.

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■ ■ CRAIGIEBURN. 7-Eleven. Cnr Craigieburn Rd and Dorchester St.

■ NORTH SUNSHINE. Newsagency/ Tatts/Post Office. 69 McIntyre Rd

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■ ■ CRAIGIEBURN. Caltex. Craigieburn Plaza Shopping Centre. Craigieburn Rd.

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■ ■ ■ CRAIGIEBURN. Coles Express. Craigieburn Plaza Shopping Centre. Craigieburn Rd.

■ ■ CRAIGIEBURN. Direct Chemist/ Lotto. Craigieburn Plaza Shopping Centre. Craigieburn Rd.

■ ■ DEER PARK. BP . Cnr Robinsons Rd and Ballarat Rd.

■ NORTH SUNSHINE. United Service Station. 45 McIntyre Rd.

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■ NORTH WILLIAMSTOWN. 7Eleven. Cnr Koroit Creek Rd and Champion Rd.

■ OAK PARK. Oak Park Cellars, 95 Snell Gr.

■ OAK PARK. Oak Park Newsagency/ Lotto. 120 Snell Gr.

■ PASCOE VALE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Stewart St and Pascoe Vale Rd.

■ DEER PARK. Deer Park Club.

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■ PASCOE VALE. Pascoe Vale Central Tatts. 76 Cumberland Rd.

■ ■ ■ DEER PARK. Deer Park Hotel.

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■ ■ DEER PARK. United Service Station. Near Cnr 810 Ballarat Rd and Station Rd.

■ PASCOE VALE. Pascoe Vale RSL. Cnr Cumberland Rd and O’Hea St.

■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. 7-Eleven. 477 Bell St.

■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. BP. Cnr Bell St and Ross St.

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■ ■ DERRIMUT. United Service Station. Cnr Robinsons Rd and 2 Foley Rd.

■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Caltex. Cnr Bell St and Cumberland Rd,

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■ ■ EAST BRUNSWICK. Coles Express. Cnr 54 Holmes St and Donald St.

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■ EAST COBURG. 7-Eleven. Cnr Bell St and Elizabeth St.

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■ ■ ■ ESSENDON. 7-Eleven. Cnr 1 Napier St and Mt Alexander Rd.

■ ■ ESSENDON. 7-Eleven. Cnr Mt Alexander Rd and Buckley St.

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■ ESSENDON. Coles Express. 783795 Mt Alexander Rd.

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■ ESSENDON. Essendon Roundabout Newsagency. 85 Fletcher St.

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■ FAWKNER. Fawkner Newsagency. 54 Bonwick St.

■ ■ FAWKNER. Moomba Park Newsagency. 89 Anderson Rd.

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■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Coles Express. Cnr Bell St and Sussex St.

■ ■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Pascoe Vale South Post Office/NewsXPress. 372-380 Bell St.

■ PRINCES HILL. North Carlton Convienece Store. 577 Lygon St.

■ ROXBURGH PARK. 7-Eleven. Cnr Bridgewater Rd and James Miram Dr.

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■ ROXBURGH PARK. Foodworks. Cnr Donald Cameron Dr and Roxburgh Park Dr.

■ ROXBURGH PARK. United Service Station. 124-130 Somerton Rd.

■ SOMERTON. Caltex. Cnr Somerton Rd and Hume Hwy.

■ SPOTSWOOD. Coles Express. Cnr The Avenue and Williamstown Rd.

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■ FITZROY. United Service Station.

Cnr Nicholson St and St Georges Rd.

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■ ■ STRATHMORE. Strathmore Cellars. 305 Napier St.

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■ FITZROY. Metro Service Station. Cnr Nicholson St and Alexandra Pde.

■ ■ FLEMINGTON. Foodwoorks. 306 Racecourse Rd.

■ ■ FOOTSCRAY. Footscray Newsagency. Cnr Droop St and Nicholson St.

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■ GLADSTONE PARK. Coles Express. 175-193 Mickleham Rd.

■ ■ GLADSTONE PARK. Coles Exp[ress. 210-212 Mickleham Rd.

■ ■ GLENBERVIE. Milk Bar. Cnr Glass

St and Npaier St.

■ STRATHMORE. Strathmore Post/ News. 311 Napier St.

■ STRATHMORE. Strathmore Village Milk Bar. 287 Napier St.

■ STRATHMORE. Woodfield Cellars. 9 Woodland St.

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■ SUNBURY. Sunbury Newsagency. 14 Brook St.

■ ■ SUNSHINE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Ballarat Rd and Hampshire Rd.

■ TULLAMARINE. 7-Eleven. 182 Melrose Drive.

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Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings

Wednesday, August 14

■ Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are appealing for public assistance following a non-fatal shooting, road rage incident, ramming and subsequent collision in Fawkner in February.

A white Nissan Skyline and a black Chery SUV are initially involved in a road rage incident on Lovely St in Fawkner around 5.15pm on Thursday, February 29.

Nobody was physically injured during the incident, and investigators are particularly keen to speak to anyone who recognises the occupants of the black SUV.

A short time later, the five male occupants of the white Nissan were sitting inside the vehicle at Charles Mutton Reserve, just off Tyrell St, when their car was rammed by a gold Holden Rodeo about 6pm.

The four male occupants of the Holden then exited their vehicle before firing a number of shots in the direction of the five men, subsequently chasing them with baseball bats.

Around a minute and a half later, the four men return to their vehicle and fled the scene.

The five men who were inside the now significantly damaged white Nissan return to the vehicle, before two men exit the car and run from the scene on foot, and the remaining three speed away from the reserve.

A 19-year-old Clifton Hill man who was in the white Nissan later self-presented to a hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his upper body.

Approximately five minutes later, the gold Holden Rodeo collided with a red Mazda hatch on the Western Ring Road and Sydney Rd on ramp. Nobody is physically injured during the incident, including the female occupant of the red Mazda

The occupants exited the damaged vehicle and ran from the scene. Investigators believe they were collected by a black SUV.

The gold Holden Rodeo, which had been previously stolen from a Bundoora address, was recovered by police at the scene.

Investigators released three clips of CCTV, including the initial road rage incident on Lovely St in Fawkner at 5.15pm, and are hopeful someone may recognise the occupants of the black SUV and be able to provide information on their current whereabouts.

Investigators are also keen to speak to anyone who recognises any of the men who exited the gold Holden Rodeo and who fled the scene of the collision on the Western Ring Road.

Police believe the incident was targeted and that parties involved were likely known to each other.

Detective Inspector Adam Tilley, Armed Crime Squad, said: “This is a particularly concerning incident, especially given innocent members of the public were present. Such a reckless use of firearms had the potential for a significantly more devastating outcome.

“We believe it was a targeted incident, but we are keen to speak to anyone who has knowledge of those involved and what the motivation for the shooting might have been.

“If there are people out there with information about the incident or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage – particularly of the collision on the Western Ring Road at 6.10pm – who are yet to come forward, I’d urge those people to contact police and always, this can be done anonymously.”

Death at Tyler St

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Preston on Monday last week (Aug. 5).

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■ ■ GLENROY. Caltex. Cnr Pascoe

Vale Rd and Finchley St.

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■ GLENROY. Coles Express. Cnr Pascoe Vale Rd and 213 Glenroy Rd.

■ ■ GLENROY. Metro Service Station.

770-774 Pascoe Vale Rd.

■ ■ GLENROY. Tatts. 773 Pascoe

Vale Rd.

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■ ■ ■ GREENVALE. Caltex. Cnr Mickleham Rd and Greenvale Dr

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■ ■ KEALBA. Caltex. Cnr Sunshine Ave and Main Road East.

■ ■ KEALBA. Coles Express. 100 Sunshine Ave.

■ TULLAMARINE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Melrose Dr and Mickleham Rd.

■ TULLAMARINE. Milk Bar. 193 Melrose Drive.

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■ ■ TULLAMARINE. Tullamarine Newsagency. 191 Melrose Drive.

■ WILLIAMSTOWN. Metro Fuel. Cnr

Williamstown Rd and Lyons St.

■ WILLIAMSTOWN. The Lott. 35 Ferguson St.

■ YARRAVILLE. 7-Eleven. Cnr

Williamstown Rd and Somerville Rd.

Abate, Benjamin Akbal, Eray Alabbas, Iman Alashkar, Khoder Al-Askari, Adam Ali, Hajar

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■ YARRAVILLE. The Lott. Cnr

Williamstown Rd and Somerville Rd.

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Investigators have been told a car and pedestrian collided at the intersection of Tyler and Albert Sts about 5pm.

A 66-year-old man from Reservoir was taken to hospital where he died on Friday (Aug. 9).

The driver and only occupant in the car, a 24-year-old Preston man was uninjured and stopped at the scene.

Circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be fully established and investigators wish to speak to any witnesses.

If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

Northern

■ Division 3 Reserves. Old Eltham Collegians 8.8 (56) d Old Paradians 6.8 (44). Epping 25.16 (166) d Lalor 5.2 (32). Kinglake 10.9 (69) d Reservoir 8.7 (55). Kilmore 13.14 (92) d Fitzroy Stars 7.7 (49). Mernda 24.14 (158) d Ivanhoe 5.5 (35). Heidelberg West: Bye.

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Bundoora 11.9 (75) d Old Paradians 9.10 (64). Banyule 10.6 (66) d Diamond Creek 9.6 (60). Mernda 19.10 (124) d Panton Hill 2.5 (17). Macleod 8.10 (58) d Greensborough 8.6 (54).

Outer East

■ Premier Division Seniors. Narre Warren 13.10 (88) d Monbulk 10.3 (63). Wandin 13.20 (98) d Berwick Springs 5.9 (39). Woori Yallock 19.18 (132) d Mt Evelyn 15.5 (95). Pakenham 8.4 (52) d Olinda Ferny Creek 5.11 (41). Gembrook-Cockatoo 10.13 (73) d Officer 9.11 (65). Upwey-Tecoma 16.15 (111) d Emerald 7.18 (60).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Narre Warren 12.4 (76) d Monbulk 6.8 (44). Berwick Springs v Wandin. Woori Yallock 10.8 (68) d Mt Evelyn 9.6 (60). Pakenham 10.7 (67) d Olinda Ferny Creek 6.14 (50). Officer 11.16 (82) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.3 (51). Upwey Tecoma 21.12 (138) d Emerald 3.5 (23).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Warburton-Millgrove 28.25 (193) d Yarra Glen 6.5 (41). Alexandra 16.22 (118) d Yarra Junction 4.2 (26). Belgrave 32.14 (206) d Powelltown 9.4 (58). Healesville 14.9 (93) d Yea 8.4 (52). Seville: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Warburton Millgrove 14.15 (99) d Yarra Glen 5.3 (33). Alexandra 18.8 (116) d Yarra Junction 2.4 (16). Belgrave 13.16 (94) d Powelltown 1.4 (10). Healesville 7.12 (54) d Yea 4.6 (3). Seville: Bye.

■ Under 19 Boys. Narre Warren 9.5 (59) d Upwey-Tecoma 8.8 (56). Pakenham d Wandin, by forfeit. Officer 14.14 (98) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 4.5 (29).

■ Women’s Division 1 Seniors. Pakenham 6.5 (41) d Healesville 3.4 (22). Upwey-Tecoma 5.7 (37) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 3.2 (20).

■ Women’s Division 2 Seniors. Monbulk 4.3 (27) d Woori Yallock 3.5 (23). WarburtonWesburn 8.6 (54) d Officer 3.1 (19).

Southern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Cheltenham 15.12 (102) d Springvale Districts 12.3 (75). Cranbourne Eagles 19.17 (131) d Bentleigh 11.7 (73). Port Melbourne Colts 10.16 (76) d Dingley 6.15 (51). Chelsea Heights 16.8 (104) d Mordialloc 3.7 (25). St Paul’s McKinnon 10.13 (73) d East Brighton 9.6 (60).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Cheltenham 10.10 (70) d Springvale Districts 4.3 (27). Bentleigh 14.8 (82) d Cranbourne Eagles 3.1 (19). Dingley 13.7 (85) d Port Melbourne Colts 7.6 (48). Mordialloc 9.9 (63) d Chelsea Heights 2.3 (15). East Brighton 19.12 (126) d St Paul’s McKinnon 4.3 (27).

■ Division 1 Open Grade. Springvale Disyricts 13.23 (101) d Dingley 3.4 (22). Cheltenham v Highett. Carrum Patterson Lakes 29.24 (198) d Lyndhurst 0.1 (1). Skye 7.8 (50) d Heatherhill 7.6 (48).

■ Division 1 Under 19. Bentleigh 8.6 (54) d Cranbourne 5.12 (42). Frankston Dolphins 8.10 (58) d Cheltenham 2.5 (17). Dingley 6.10 (46) d Highett 5.6 (36). Murrumbenna 16.18 (114) d Endeavour Hills 2.6 (18).

■ Division 2 Seniors. East Malvern 8.12 (60) d Doveton Doves 9.4 (58). Highett 22.12 (144) d St Kilda City 10.8 (68). Hampton Park 10.9 (69) d Keysborough 9.14 (68). Caulfield Bears 17.21 (123) d Skye 11.3 (69). Murrumbeena 16.11 (107) d Endeavour Hills 7.15 (57).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Doveton Doves 8.8 (56) d East Malvern 5.5 (35). Murrumbeena 11.6 (72) d Endeavour Hills 11.4 (70). Highett 11.8 (74) d St Kilda City 3.12 (20). Hampton Park 15.11 9101) d Keysborough 5.5 (35). Skye 8.11 (59) d Caulfield Bears 1.2 (8).

■ Division 2 Open Grade. Lyndale 9.15

(69) d Hallam 3.3 (21). Endeavour Hills 14.14 (98) d Black Rock 0.1 (1). Murrumbeena d keysborough, by forfeit. Lyndhurst: Bye.

■ Division 2 Under 19. Carrum Patterson Lakes 8.16 (64) d Ashwood 6.6 (42). Heatherton 10.7 (67) d Lyndhusrt 10.4 (64). Narre South Saints 13.12 (90) d Chelsea Heights 6.10 (46).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Carrum Patterson Lakes 22.18 (150) d Ashwood 2.7 (19). Frankston Dolphins 27./17 (179) d Black Rock 4.6 (32). Heatherton 20.8 (128) d Lyndhurst 12.7 (79). South Mornington 21.16 (142) d Narre South Saints 6.9 (45).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Carrum Patterson Lakes 17.12 (114) d Ashwood 7.7 (49). Frankston Dolphins 13.15 (93) d Black Rock 3.3 (21). Lyndhurst 10.3 (63) d Heatherton 7.7 (49). South Mornington 11.6 (72) d Narre South Saints 8.10 (58).

■ Division 4 Seniors. Moorabbin Kangaroos 18.13 (121) d Dandenong West 14.12 (96). Lyndale 21.16 (142) d South Yrra 9.4 (58). Hampton 16.18 (114) d Clayton 5.6 (36). Hallam 26.19 (175) d Doveton Eagles 1.7 (13).

■ Division 4 Reserves. Moorabbin Kangaroos 17.11 (113) d Dandenong West 10.4 (64). Lyndale 32.13 (205) d South Yarra 1.0 (6). Clayton 12.15 (87) d Hampton 4.6 (30). Hallam 26.22 (178) d Doveton Eagles 1.0 (6).

Western

■ Division 1 Seniors. Werribee Districts 18.21 (129) d Parkside 10.6 (66). Caroline Springs 16.11 (107) d Altona 4.6 (30). Point Cook Centrals 22.16 (148) d Point Cook 4.6 (30). Hoppers Crossing 15.10 (100) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 9.14 (68). Spotswood: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Werribbe Districts 34.15 (219) d Parkside 1.2 (8). Caroline Springs 9.6 (60) d Altona 6.7 (43). Point Cook 7.12 (54) d Point Cook Centrals 8.5 (53). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 13.16 (94) d Hoppers Crossing 6.3 939). Spotswood: Bye.

■ Thirds. Yarraville Seddon Eagles 8.14 (62) d Eynesbury 2.11 (23). Sunshine Kangaroos 11.15 (81) d Point Cook 7.6 (48).

■ Division 1 Under 18. Point Cook 6.11 (47) d Caroline Springs 5.8 (38). Newport 12.6 (78) d Spotswood 6.6 (42). Altona 11.14 (80) d Hoppers Crossing 8.4 (52). Werribee Districts 10.7 (67) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 6.10 (46).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Newport 58 v Sunshine Heights 27, abandoned. Albion 49.29 (323) d North Sunshine 2.1 (13). Braybrook 12.18 (90) d Laverton 12.8 (80). West Footscray 23.17 (155) d Western Rams 13.1 (79). Wyndhamvale 23.10 (148) d Albanvale 6.5 (41). Suns 18.14 (122) d North Footscary 9.8 (62). Sunshine 38.20 (248) d Tarneit 1.4 (10).

■ Division 2 Reserves. ANewport 22.16 (148) d Sunshine Heights 2.4 (16). Albion 36.18 (234) d North Sunshine 0.0 (0). Laverton 12.4 (76) d Braybrook 7.12 (54). West Footscray 11.6 (72) d Western Rams 2.3 (15). Wyndhamvale 16.10 (106) d Albanvale 7.5 (47). Suns 33.15 (213) d North Footscray 0.0 (0). Sunshine 31.21 (207) d Tarneit 1.1 (7).

■ Division 2 Under 18. Point Cook Centrals 17.11 (113) d Werribee Districts 6.13 (49). Sunshine Kangaroos 35.12 (222) d Caroline Springs 0.4 (4). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 23.14 (152) d Point Cook 4.2 (26). West Footscray: Bye.

Country League Goulburn Valley

■ Seniors. Shepparton Swanbs 16,.16 (112) d Shepparton United 13.10 (88). Seymour 21.12 (138) d Benalla 16.9 (105). Echuca 16.14 (110) d Rochester 5.6 (36). Mooroopna 17.15 (117) d Mansfield 11.12 (78).

■ Reserves. Shepparton Swans 10.12 (72) d Shepparton United 7.12 (54). Seymour 13.22 (100) d Benalla 2.0 (12). Echuca 10.7 (67) d Rochester 4.11 (35). Mooroopna 14.11 (95) d Mansfield 8.4 (52).

■ Under 18. Shepparton Swans 16.14 (110) d Shepparton United 2.6 (18). Seymour 20.16 (136) d Benalla 1.0 (6). Echuca 13.13 (91) d Rochester 7.6 (48). Mooroopna 17.23 (125) d Mansfield 1.2 (8).

Kyabram District

■ Seniors. Dookie United 32.3 (195) d Undera 7.5 (47). Tallygaroopna 10.13 (73) d Girgarre 8.12 (60). Lancaster 16.14 (110) d Stanhope 5.4 (34). Shepparton East 21.12 (138) d Longwood 6.10 (46). Rushworth 15.12 9102) d Merrigum 5.7 (37). MurchisonToolamba 9.13 (67) d Nagambie 9.8 (62).

■ Reserves. Dookie United 11.16 (82) d Undera 6.1 (37). Tallygaroopna 10.14 (74) d irgarre 3.4 (22). Lancaster 10.14 (74) d Stanhope 3.5 (23). Shepparton East 21.15 (141) d Longwood 3.0 (18). Merrigum 10.13 (73) d Rushworth 9.8 (62). MurchisonToolamba 31.16 (202) d Nagambie 1.5 (11).

Riddell District

■ Seniors. Macedon 10.8 (68) d Melton Centrals 8.5 (53). Diggers Rest 12.10 (82) d Romsey 6.8 (44). Wallan 14.16 (100) d Lancefield 7.11 (53). Woodend-Hesket 11.7 (73) d Kyneton 9.4 (58). Riddell: Bye.

■ Reserves. Macedon 18.8 (116) d Melton Centrals 2.4 (16). Romsey 12.4 (76) d Diggers Rest 5.5 (35). Wallan 16.9 (105) d Lancefield 6.4 (40). Kyneton 9.11 (65) d Woodend-Hesket 9.9 (63). Riddell: Bye.

Geelong District

■ Seniors. Belmont 19.17 (131) d Bannockburn 8.13 (61). Inverleigh 25.10 (160) d GW Giants 6.8 (44). East Geelong 13.11 (89) d Anakie 5.8 (38). Bell Post Hill 19.12 (126) d Winchelsea 7.7 (49). North Geelong 8.11 (59) d Werribee Centrals 4.9 (33). Thomson 12.12 (84) d Corio 10.7 (67).

Barwon

■ Bellarine Seniors. Ocean Grove 14.7 (91) d Anglesea 10.16 (76). Torquay 16.9 (105) d Barwon Heads 12.15 (87). Geelong Amateurs 22.11 (143) d Newcomb 10.12 (72). Drysdale 16.12 (108) d Modewarre 11.8 974). Queenscliff 12.12 (84) d Portarlington 11.17 (83).

■ Geelong Seniors. Colac 29.17 (191) d St Albans 8.0 (48). St Joseph’s 15.11 (101) d Geelong West Giants 6.7 (43). Newton & Chilwell 14.5 (89) d Grovedale 11.16 (82). St Mary’s 36.14 (230) d North Shore 4.3 (27). Bell Park 17.11 (113) d Lara 11.8 974). Leopold 19.14 (128) d South Barwon 8.6 (54).

Ballarat

■ Seniors. Melton 27.14 (176) d Bacchus Marsh 7.8 (50). Ballarat 14.15 (99)_ d Sebastopol 9.10 (64). Darley 19.7 (121) d Sunbury 8.8 (56). East Point 19.11 (125) d North Ballarat 10.5 (65). Redan 17.9 (111) d Melton South 13.9 (87). Lake Wendouree: Bye. ■ Reserves. Sunbury 31.14 (200) d Melton South 3.1 (19). Sebastopol 17.15 (117) d Redan 4.1 (25). East Point 14.8 (92) d Lake Wendouree 8.11 (59). North Ballarat 8.11 (59) d Ballarat 7.14 (56).Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Melton: Bye.

West Gippsland

■ Seniors. Phillip Island 16.9 (105) d Inverloch-Kongwak 6.6 (42). Nar Nar Goon 27.13 (175) de Garfield 1.4 (10). Kilcunda Bass 11.14 (80) d Korumburra Bass 6.8 (44). Koo Wee Rup 15.9 (99) d Dalyston 9.7 (61). Tooradin-Dalmore 23.20 (158) d Bunyip 2.2 (14). Cora Lynn 16.10 (106) d Warragul Industrials 8.11 (59).

Central Highlands

■ Seniors. Skipton 14.23 (107) d Buninyong 6.10 (46). Daylesford 20.6 (126) d Clunes 8.8 (56). Bungaree 14.20 (104) d Newlyn 4.8 (32). Creswick 17.8 (110) d Beafort 8.8 (56). Carngham Linton 17.14 (116) d Hepburn 6.6 (42). Springbank 11.13 (79) d Ballan 10.4 (64). Gordon 21.15 (141) d Learmonth 10.5 (65). Rokewoood Corindhap 9.11 (65) d Dunnstown 7.10 (52). Waubra: Bye.

with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Grey

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1-8-7-1

Lotto Numbers: 1-17-18-27-36-40

Romantic interests could be taking up a lot of your time. Joint financial affairs should prosper; for most, a lucky financial upswing is indicated.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2-1-2-1

Lotto Numbers: 2-11-20-29-38-41

A long-time romance could be headed for the altar. Turn on the charm and humour others. There could be a delay in a career expectation; however, things will start to happen very soon.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 5-2-3-7

Lotto Numbers: 5-14-23-37-41-44

Property transactions should bring profits. A visitor could get some exciting news. Although your chances for success are imminent, don’t expect to be able to please everybody.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 8-1-8-5

Lotto Numbers: 8-18-24-33-42-44

This could be a thoroughly enjoyable period. Romance and social activities should be rewarding. Family and friends are there for you; a loved one could bring welcome news.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 1-3-27

Lotto Numbers: 1-13-27-33-37-40

A family or work problem could be simmering, and pride or ego could make a solution difficult. However, there will soon be a significant improvement, and there should soon be a firm commitment to finances.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 9-1-2-4

Lotto Numbers: 9-10-24-34-40-43

Luck is on your side, but the trends are mixed, so be cautious around people you don’t know. There could be a link between you and a secret romance, and it is wiser not to confide in anyone for now.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2-3-5-1

Lotto Numbers: 2-13-15-35-37-41

Another person’s help may bring fewer benefits to a financial venture than expected. A secret romance may seem like a thrill, but in the light of day, you may decide against continuing it.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Cerise

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 5-1-9-6

Lotto Numbers: 5-19-33-42-44-45

Unexpected events could turn out surprisingly well; however, relationships with family members who may need special attention could be strained.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 3-4-9-2

Lotto Numbers: 4-5-14-34-41-44

You may need to investigate your domestic affairs more closely. You or your mate will have an opportunity to establish rapport on most issues. However, don’t expect miracles.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Black

Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2-2-5-7

Lotto Numbers: 2-11-20-32-43-44

Don’t antagonise loved ones; this period will either be very romantic or creative. A group or distant friend could offer some helpful advice.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 3-3-4-1

Lotto Numbers: 6-12-15-33-41-42

This could be an excellent time to promote your ideas to people in a position to help further your interests. Changing specific work patterns can also boost your success potential.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Gold

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1-5-4-1

Lotto Numbers: 1-15-22-40-42-44

This should also be an excellent time to advance towards property or household gains, such as relationships, falling in love, getting married, and starting families.

EARLY LOOK AT MANIKATO STAKES

■ It’s ‘action stations’ come September at Moonee Valley when most of the cream of Australia’s best gallopers will meet in the Manikato Stakes.

The early favourite for the big one is the Petr Moody and Catherine Coleman trained I Wish I Win, and rightfully so looking at his record.

Admittedly he hadn’t started since June 1, when he beat a good field in the Kingsford Cup at Eagle Farm, in Bella Nipotina, and the now retired through injury, In Secret

His record speaks for itself, having won up until then when he beat the two good mares in a classic finish, to take his record 21 starts including his runs in New Zealand before joining the two trainers.

With his win in the Kingsford Cup it took his record to eight wins, seven seconds and five thirds.

Impeccably bred being by the CoxPlate winner, Savabeel, from the good New Zealand mare, Make A Wish.

He has raced against the best so far in Australia and proved himself, and he is the one to beat here.

He will come against the likes of one of Australia’s best mares, in, the Ciaron Maher trained Bella Nipitona, who won the Tatts Tiara at Eagle Farm back on June 29.

On the next line is another brilliant sprinter in Giga Kick, who won the Everest a couple of years ago.

He was to have another crack at the Everest, but he broke down at Moonee Valley last September in the Mc Ewen Stakes, and hasn’t raced since, but is coming along nicely and could run here.

With the Everest First prize, he has taken his earnings to over $10 million.

If right, and if he starts, could be hard to beat.

Although there are some good horses likely to have a crack here, some are not up to the class of those mentioned.

We kick off with the good type, Veight, in the care of Tony McEvoy and his son Calvin

He is a good galloper, and could go on from here.

He was tried against the best in one of Sydney’s classic races the George Ryder Stakes back on March 23, and came through with flying colours, beating a smart field with the likes of Think It About it, Pericles, Kovalica, Golden Mile, Militarize and Amenable.

The McEvoys have a high opinion of him, and feel that he could go right on from here.

Ted Ryan

One of best mares is Bella Nipotina , who won the coveted Tatts Tiara at Eagle Farm back on June 29 in fine style.

On that occasion Bella Nipotina was well handicapped in the mares event with 57 kilos, with most of the fillies and mares on 55.5 kilos.

She has had a fair of racing, having contested 52 races, including this classy race, with nine wins in top company, and 23 placings all against the best.

A stylish mare by the name of Asfoora may go around here, especially after her big win the King Charles Event at Ascot, England, recently. She took on the best they could muster, but she was too good.

The rising five-year -old is good and fast, but she may find it a bit tough here.

Another of our top fillies rising three, may have a go here in Hayasugi, the Blue Diamond Stakes winner back in February at Caulfield.

Prepared by Clinton McDonald at Cranbourne, she won the Blue Diamond in good fashion, back on February 24 at Caulfield in fine style.

However, she failed to fire in the Golden Slipper, and she is meeting the cream and just about a lot older, when she turned three in August.

When you look at the field she will be meeting here, she will be battling, if she has a crack at them.

One of Australia’s best sprinters will have a go in Overpass, prepared by Bjorn Baker in Sydney.

A winner of the last two coveted Quokka Races in Western Australia, he has raced and beaten some of the best going around.

On the next line is the good ageing sprinter, Private Eye, who is battling to get amongst the prizemoney due to the class he is meeting.

In the care of leading Sydney trainer, Joe Pride, Private Eye is coming up for seven, mostly his races have been in top class, and he

did run a good fourth in the Doomben 10,000 to Bella Nipotina, and I Wish I Win, with the recently retired mare, Espiona third. He always gives of his best, and could surprise here given the conditions.

The consistent Sunshine in Paris always puts in for the Annabel Neasham team, this one trained out of her stables at Warwick Farm

She cracked it for a strong field in the coveted T.J.Smith Stakes back in April, although running places, she just seems to lack the talent of horses like I Wish I Win and Giga Kick, but always gives of her best.

Another that is all class on her day is Amelia’s Jewel, now joining Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald; she has won some big races. If they can find the problem, she could be right in this.

One that has just joined in betting is the Victorian, Recommendation, who has won brilliantly at his last two starts for the Victorian trainers, Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior.

Now approaching five years old, he is racing well since returning, and would probably get in with a reasonable weight in this.

Before his two big wins at Moonee Valley and Caulfield, he had his last before then at Yarra Glen, sustaining an injury.

An interesting prospect, if he runs here, is the former Western Australian galloper, Bustling , who has won over half million in stakemoney with Dan Morton.

He recently joined the stables of Mick Price and Michael Kent and looks like he has a bit of talent, but this might be a bit rich.

Last, but not least, is another smart one in C’estMagique, prepared by top trainer, Chris Waller, prior to her unplaced run in the Tatts Tiara, she had good form and against some of the best.

A four-year-old mare she has only had 15 starts, for two wins and five minor placings, in top company.

She is by the leading sire Zoustar out of Yiou Chin, and generally puts in, and has just joined the Waller camp.

She had a big win in the Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm over 1300 metres on June 15. I feel the likes of I Wish I Win, Bella Nipotina and Giga Kick may be too strong in the run homehere.

- Ted Ryan

KYABRAM PACING AND TROTTING CUPS

■ The regular Tuesday night Shepparton fixture commenced the week with an eight race card featuring the annual Kyabram Pacing and Trotting Cups and as always, an entertaining meeting was held.

The 2190 metre Techies Tyres Kyabram Pacing Cup for a stake of $10,000 went the way of Bolinda trainer Alison Alford’s 3Y0 Always B Miki-Classic Bliss gelding Thestatesman who brought up two wins in succession after winning at Bendigo on July 24.

Caught leading up the outside division after Wendys Wish and Nathan Jack exploded away from gate six to easily clear the field from polemarker Settebello, Thestatesman was gifted the lead entering the back straight on the first occasion with Settebello pushed back a spot to three pegs.

Driven by husband Chris, Thestatesman-began rated to perfection held too many guns over the concluding stages to just last by a nose from Settebello which sprouted wings along the sprint lane in a tricky finish. Wendys Wish was third 5.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.4. ■ Kialla trainer/driver Tasmyn Potter snared the 2190 metre $6,000 Kevin Abrahams Memorial Kyabram Trotters Cup with 4Y0 Centurian-Miss Sally mare Miss Francene. Settling four back along the markers from the 20 metre mark as Montana Muscle (barrier two) crossed polemarker Bellmac Bambi, Miss Francene came away from the inside at the bell to race exposed for the final circuit with Van Doren (10m) easing from three pegs to be one/ one for the last lap.

In what appeared to be a race in two on turning as Montana Muscle looked to be holding Miss Francene, she went off stride halfway up the running allowing Miss Francene to race clear and score by 2.6 metres from Van Doran returning a mile rate of 2-06.2. Partytime (20m) first up since last December for Susan Hunter was third 11.9 metres away from four pegs at the bell.

■ Shelbourne trainer Kate Hargreaves combined with Long Forest’s Jordan Leedhan to land the Woodsys Window Cleaning Pace over 2190 metres with 4Y0 Bettor Dream-Postees Desire gelding Can Feel The Fury raced by Riverina based Boots Property Racing Pty Ltd when first up for the stable. Coming off a ninth at Wagga on June 18, Can Feel The Fire starting inside the second line was quickly away from the inside to possie four back in the moving line as the two fancied runners Bandit Eyes which had crossed polemarker Shallow Beach with Chirripo (gate two on the second line) going forward shortly after the start to park in the open.

Sent forward four wide in the last lap to join the leader on the final bend, Can Feel The Fury was too strong over the concluding stages for Shallow Beach which had eased away from the markers to be outside Bandit Eyes who held third in three way finish. The margins 1.6 by 4.6 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.2.

■ Handy 5Y0 American Ideal-Starlightstarbright mare Rainbowsend was victorious in the 2190 metre M&S Accounting Pace for long time Doreen owner/breeders John and Christine Yeomans.

Trained by John and driven by Chris Alford, Rainbowsend was taken back from gate five to settle four back in the moving line as well supported polemarker and favourite Im Jimmy Jones led for Tatura father and daughter Craig and Abbey Turnbull.

Still in front on turning, the race changed complexion in the straight with runners spread right across the track and it was Rainbowsend (five wide home turn from four back) charging down the extreme outside of the track to blouse Interpretation (one four – three wide last lap) by a half neck, with Im Dustee (one/two-four wide home turn) third 1.5 metres away in a thrilling finish. The mile rate 1-59.5.

■ ‘Man Of The Moment’ James Herbertson added another winner to his season’s tally when successful aboard the Mick Carbone (Axedale) part-owned and trained Caribbean BlasterMissus Milvale 7Y0 gelding Pete Mitchell in the Philtra Park Racing Pace over 2190 metres. Pouncing on the lead from gate three, Pete Mitchell was driven with aggression to hold out Wheres Wood Wood (gate five) in the run to the first turn spending a fair bit of petrol.

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Given respite through the middle stages, Pete Mitchell proved far superior to his rivals, scoring by 2.9 metres in a rate of 2-01.8 from On A Night (gate four) which trailed. Our Mystery Bet (one/two – three wide to outside the winner at the bell) was third a nose away after easing from inside the second line at the start.

■ Derrinal (Heathcote) trainer Glenn Bull who’s had a tremendous season and presently recovering from a nasty accident at home, landed the 1690 metre Kyabram Club Pace with 6Y0 Art Major-Flair For Life gelding Blue Ocean who chalked up his 6th success in 142 outings. Driven by Sean O’Sullivan Blue Ocean despite racing exposed from gate five blitzed his rivals to prevail by 15.2 metres in advance of Pinnacle Hope (three pegs) and the leader Playnice (gate six) who was third a half head back. The mile rate 158.8.

■ Merideth part-owner/trainer Carson (Stretch) Miller has 6Y0 Pet Rock-Kittykat Katie mare Pet Kitty airborne at present, bringing up five successive victories by taking the 1690 Bendigo Equine Centre Pace in 1-56.1 giving Jordan Leedham a double on the night.

Fast away from gate six to lead, Pet Kitty treated her rivals with contempt when greeting the judge 4.9 metres clear of Valiente which was sent forward three wide to race uncovered at the bell. Honest Harriette (four pegs) was third 6.5 metres back.

■ The Dunstalls Farm Supplies Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres closed the meeting with Romsey trainer/driver Chris Svanosio’s 3Y0 Volstead-Graciella Pinevale gelding Freight Shaker winning on debut.

Angling from gate four to be four pegs before moving to race in the open outside El Uno (gate two) at the bell, Freight Shaker raced away in the last lap to win in a breeze 15.1 metres ahead of El Uno and first starter Bacardi Lover who was outstanding in finishing third 3 metres back after galloping at the bell when three pegs. The mile rate 2-05.3.

Double Day

■ Wednesday was double day with Horsham in the afternoon and Bendigo at night.

Hamilton based Jackie Barker is having a great season and landed a double at Horsham with 4Y0 Restrepo-Athena Bromac gelding Hernie improving on a third at Maryborough a week earlier to take the Hygain Powatorque Pace over 1700 metres for Kolora part-owner/trainer Barry Beasley and 9Y0 Changover-Presidential Drive gelding Presidentialchange trained by Jim Barker at Hamilton the Flyveils By Design Pace again over 1700 metres.

Hernie led out from gate three before being crossed by Fearless Writer (gate six) and after a cosy trip, used the sprint lane to blouse the leader by a half neck in a rate of 1-56.4.

Keayang Kevin was a tough third 4 metres back after racing three wide from the bell. Presidentialchange settled three back in the running line as Give Us A Wink (gate four) was able to cross Dancin With Elvis (gate two). Sent forward three wide trailing Her Madgejesty racing for the bell, Presidentialchange angling four wide with a sharp sprint led on turning with the race safely in his keeping to register a 1.8 metre margin in advance of stablemates Elli Joh (four wide home turn) and Jackierabbit which ran

home solidly when extricated from five pegs approaching the final bend finishing 2.9 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.1.

■ Inglewood trainer Trevor Ralph loves the squaregaiters and snared the 1700 metre What The Hill @ Woodlands Stud Trotters Mobile with the family owned Tennotrump-Gloriadon 5Y0 gelding Blackrange Glory.

Putting the writing on the wall at Bendigo a week earlier when second to Robert John, Blackrange Glory driven by Peter Sanderson settled near last from the extreme draw before taking off three wide with a rush racing for the bell to join the pacemaker Daisy Bouchea in the back straight.

Surging clear prior to the home turn, Blackrange Glory greeted the judge 4.8 metres clear of Daisy Bouchea who kept on giving but was no match for the winner. Karas Dream (gate two) after following the runner up held third 3.6 metres away. The mile rate a new track record of 2-00.9.

■ Beeac owners Courtney Slater and Mark Driscoll were victorious with 4Y0 Sweet LouTact Hayleys Delight gelding Deebraxton in the 1700 metre Zilco Harness Racing Maiden Pace. Trained by Courtney and driven by Josh Duggan, Deebraxton having start number eleven led throughout from gate four, accounting for Noosa Boy (one/three) and Famous Label which trailed the winner from inside the second line using the sprint lane. The margins 11.2 metres by a neck in 1-58.8.

■ Local part-owner/trainer Rod Carberry landed the Hyland Racing Colours Pace over 1700 metres with The Naked Art, a 3Y0 daughter of Art Major and On Her Game giving Aaron Dunn a double for the afternoon having earlier taken the David Manning 50 Years of Racing Radio Pace over 2200 metres with smart Sweet Lou-Nikkibadwagon filly Sweetnikkilou who toyed with her rivals.

Given a lovely trip one/one from gate two trailing Grinning Beach Boy uncovered from gate five. The Naked Art after angling three wide running into the final bend was tenacious in the straight to register a 2.1 metre margin over Yankee Gambler along the sprint lane from three pegs, with polemarker Ubetonred also using the sprint lane off the back of the leader Goodtime Louis third a neck back. The mile rate 1-57.7.

■ At Bendigo two juvenile’s made their race debut’s a winning one – Poster Boy-Fususi colt

The Last Trip trained at Sunbury by Freddy Taiba impressive in taking the 1650 metre North State Security 2Y0 Maiden Pace and Byrneside’s Damian Wilson trained and driven American Ideal-Flying Moth colt Ideal Moth was very strong in the Rothacker Stockfeeds 2Y0 Maiden Pace over the same trip.

The Last Trip (Greg Sugars) backed in from $2.80 in the opening quote to start a prohibitive $1.30 favourite was driven with confidence from gate six after being trapped wide to cross the poleline leader Melfield Soryt and assume control at the bell.

Never looking in danger, The Last Trip scored by 2.8 metres from Momentum Spirit which raced exposed battling on gamely, with another first starter Divine Tilly (one/two) running home nicely for third a neck away. The mile rate 1-56.8.

■ Maryborough owner/breeders Len and Irene Parker’s Ideal Moth raced uncovered from gate three, showing a great will to win when asked for a supreme effort on turning to prevail by a half neck from Ideal Affair (gate two) which trailed the leader Martyr which flew away from gate six when finishing third 5.9 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.7.

■ The Parker’s very good 6Y0 Art Major-Macy Lila entire Mighty Moth was successful at Queensland’s Albion Park the previous Saturday when first up for group winner trainer Jason Grimson returning a slashing 1-52.8 for the 2138 metre trip.

■ Derrinel trainer Glenn Bull again combined with Sean O’Sullivan aboard 7Y0 Western Terror-Paris Highlight mare Favouritehighlight to land the 2150 metre The Edge Equine Mares Pace.

Despite racing parked from gate four, Favouritehighlight stalled off all challengers to record a 1.3 metre margin over Tooby Gold (one/ two home turn) from four back in the running

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This Week

■ Wednesday – Terang/Bendigo, Thursday : Kilmore, Friday – Mildura/Melton, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Cranbourne, Monday – Charlton, Tuesday - Shepparton.

line at the bell before switching to the sprint lane on turning. Lethal Lover (one/one – three wide home turn) was third 2.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.

■ Kilmore trainer Corey Bell combined with Sugars to snare the Manburley Farm Pace over 1650 metres with Letsgo Big Girl, a 4Y0n daughter of American Ideal and Limerick Star. Flying away at 100 miles an hour from outside the front row to lead, Letsgo Big Girl defeated My Rock Moves along the sprint lane after trailing from the pole by 2.4 metres in 1-57.3. Jersey Sam (three pegs) was third 7 metres back.

■ Muscle Mass-Pinevale Ellason filly Amelia Pearl was successful in the Haeuslers Echuca Fillies & Mares Maiden Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres for Tooleen part-owner/trainer/ driver Alex (Alby) Ashwood.

Bred by Russell and Pauline Thomson and raced by a large syndicate including the Carroll family and other Manangatang identities, Amelia Pearl began fast to lead from gate five and rated well, recorded a 1.3 metre margin from first starter Vera Lane (one/two) and Sunnycoast Secret (three pegs) who was 12.2 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.8.

Father and son

■ Thursday was Ballarat with a massive 10 race card and the Camperdown father and son combination of Garry and Darryl Lawlor’s Sweet Lou- Lagertha filly Sweet Ideal was an outstanding victor of the 2200 metre Radio Ballarat 2 LTW Pace.

Driven by Darryl, Sweet Ideal was trapped three wide from gate five as Sir Floyd (gate four) in the breeze kicked up outside the leader Goodtime Oscar (gate three) with the only option available was to ease back and look for a position.

This occurred mid-race when she was able to drop into four back in the running line mid race. Moving three wide in the last lap and four wide on the final bend, Sweet Ideal raced away over the concluding stages to record a 6.1 metre margin over Where Is Woody from the tail, with Dot Ball angling off the back of the weakening leader for third 2.1 metres back. It was Sweet Ideal’s 2nd success in three outings and she looks to be a star of the future.

■ What a combination Glenn Bull and Sean O’Sullivan are proving to be, chalking up another winner when 6Y0 CaptaintreacherousVansumic gelding Treacheroustimes led throughout from the pole to land the 1710 metre Easy Waste Pace.

Allowed to bowl along at his leisure in what was the ‘drive of the night’, Treacheroustimes gave his rivals the slip on the home turn to greet the judge 2.1 metres ahead of Hurrikane Dusty which trailed from gate three. Amphijet ran on late off a three wide trail on the back of Deuce Coupe for third 7.1 metres away. The mile rate 1-56.

■ Honest 9YO Well Said-Without Guile gelding Joeys Hangover is never far away in any race he contests and chalked up his 25th success at start number 203 by taking the 2200 metre Hewitt & Whitty Pace in a rate of 2-02.4. Raced and trained by Heathcote’s Terry French, Joeys Hangover was given a cosy trip from gate two one/one as Online Model inside him led and last start winner Forgone Conclusion faced the breeze from gate three. When Forgone Conclusion raced clear on turning he looked all over a winner, however Joes Hangover kept on giving and when the leader gave ground approaching the wire gained a last stride nose margin. Glenline (gate two on the second line) after following the winner rallied late for third a half neck back.

Across Victoria

BARNAWARTHA

Fatal collision

■ Police are investigating a fatal collision in Barnawartha on Tuesday morning last week (Aug. 6).

It is believed that a white Mitsubishi Triton collided with a white Toyota Hilux on Murray Valley Highway, between Coyles and Mildrens Rds, about 6.40am.

The driver of Mitsubishi, a 63-year-old Tangambalanga man, died at the scene.

The driver of the Toyota , 38-year-old Rutherglen man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

GREATER GEELONG

Marshall hit-run

■ Geelong Highway Patrol officers have charged a man following an alleged hit-run in Marshall last month.

It is alleged a red Holden Commodore sedan collided with a silver Mazda hatch on Barwarre Rd about 6.15pm on July 17.

The driver of the Mazda , a 42-year-old Armstrong Creek woman, was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The male driver of the Commodore allegedly dumped the vehicle and fled on foot.

The male and female passengers of the Commodore , a 34-year-old man and 21year-old woman from Grovedale, were both taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police arrested a 23-year-old Whittington man. He was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and fail to assist in a serious injury collision.

He was to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 6.

KILSYTH-CROYDON

Guns located

■ Croydon Divisional Response Unit have charged three men after drugs and guns were allegedly located during simultaneous search warrants across Melbourne’s East on Monday morning last week (Aug, 5).

With the assistance of Echo Taskforce and Knox detectives, a warrant was executed on Janette Maree Court in Kilsyth about 5.45am.

Officers arrested a 23-year-old man at the scene.

He was charged with driving related offences and has been bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on October 4.

Police also executed a search warrant on Rosemary Avenue in Croydon Hills and allegedly located two sawn off shotguns and significant quantities of ammunition.

A 27-year-old Croydon Hills man was arrested at Doncaster East and was charged with firearm related offences.

He was remanded to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on August 9.

During the third search warrant, officers allegedly located a large quantity of cocaine, steroids, prescription medication and a large amount of cash.

A 21-year-old Lysterfield man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with drugs and proceeds related offences.

He was remanded to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on October 4.

WYNDHAM VALE

Where is Tanya?

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Tanya

The 52-year-old Wyndham Vale woman was last seen at a service station in Corio on the Geelong Ring Road about 3pm on Friday, August 2.

She is described as being approximately 170cm tall, of medium build with blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a grey hooded jumper, black leggings and camel coloured ugg boots.

Tanya may be travelling in a dark grey 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan wagon with the registration 1XU4DG

It is believed she may be in the Otway Shire area.

2 CHARGED AFTER BIG DRUG SEIZURE

■ Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two women after a significant quantity of methamphetamine as well as other drugs were seized from a residence in Seaford.

Detectives executed a search warrant at the Nepean Hwy property on Thursday (Aug,. 8).

Officers located drugs at various locations within the property, including under a false-bottom floor.

A believed commercial quantity of methamphetamine was seized along with a commercial quantity 1.4 butanediol (approximately 10 litres) and quantities of cannabis and MDMA.

Police also located an imitation firearm and equipment used to manufacture cloned numberplates.

A 36-year-old Seaford woman has been charged with traffick commercial quantity 1.4 butane-diol, traffick methylamphetamines, possess imitation handgun, drug possession and negligently deal proceeds of crime. She was to attend Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Friday afternoon (Aug. 9).

A 25-year-old Somerville woman was charged with possess drug of dependence. She was bailed to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court on September 2.

Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Nick Lamb said: “Taking this quantity of illicit substances off the street goes a significant way to disrupt drug trafficking within the community.

“We know drug offending also leads directly to various other forms of crime.”

STATEWIDE

1000 arrests

■ More than 1000 offenders involved in serious and organised crime at all levels across Victoria have been arrested and charged by the VIPER Taskforce in their first two years of operation.

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, Middle Eastern Organised Crime Groups and youth gangs have all felt the sting of VIPER’s target disruption strategies since the taskforce was launched in July 2022.

The unit was the first of its kind inthe state and signalled a new approach by Victoria Police in the fight against the serious and violent offending by criminal entities.

Key to VIPER’s success has been the flexibility to be deployed anywhere in Victoria at short notice, with around 80 regional deployments being undertaken by the squad in almost every corner of the state.

The 80-strong innovative unit combines police from a wide range of specialist roles, including Public Order Response Team (PORT), State Highway Patrol, general du-

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ties, intelligence officers and detectives from a wide range of backgrounds, including the Armed Crime Squad, Homicide Squad, Echo Taskforce, Arson and Explosives Squad, Criminal Proceeds Squad, Major Drug Squad, Clandestine Laboratory Squad, Gang Crime Squad and various others.

Using this diverse mix of specialist skills and experience, VIPER has processed 1028 offenders and issued 2160 charges in its first two years.

Since its inception in July 2022, VIPER has also:

■ Executed 837 search warrants;

■ Conducted 569 Firearm Prohibition Orders (FPOs) and served 56 FPOs;

■ Seized 161 firearms and imitation firearms including rifles, shotguns and handguns;

■ Undertaken 211 seizures of ammunition and firearm parts including 3D printed firearm equipment and firearm parts;

■ Seized 233 other weapons including conducted energy devices, knives, swords, knuckle dusters, ASP batons and explosives such as power gel and detonators;

■ Conducted 1135 drug seizures;

■ Made 132 proceeds of crime seizures;

■ Issued 618 traffic penalty notices; and

■ Impounded 11 vehicles.

With the workforce rotating in every six or 12 months, more than 225 members of Victoria Police across all ranks from senior constable to inspector have now donned the VIPER patch.

Employing the highly diverse range of experience and expertise of members forcewide allows for VIPER to conduct both proactive and reactive investigations, which target organised crime from every possible angle.

Day to day, their work involves a range of enforcement and prevention actions such as proactively targeting known criminals, including those involved in incidents such as homicides, arsons and shootings.

The taskforce also supports the work of specialist investigation units and regional police by providing further resources to assist with investigation tactics and enforcement actions.

Over the past 12 months VIPER has worked closely with Taskforce Lunar in particular to target the organised crime groups involved in significant and violent criminality linked

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SWAN HILL

Carjacking arrest

■ Police have charged a man following a series of alleged carjackings and vehicle thefts across western Victoria on Monday last week (Aug. 5).

It is alleged the man was involved in forced entry to a residences, carjackings and collisions in the Swan Hill, Lake Boga, Mystic Park and Hopetoun areas.

The 21-year-old Swan Hill man was arrested on Burroin Rd about 11pm.

He was charged with

■ Aggravated burglary

■ Aggravated carjacking (2)

■ Criminal damage

■ Possess offensive weapon

■ Reckless conduct endanger serious injury

■ Drive whilst authorisation suspended

■ Fail to stop after accident (2)

He was remanded to appear in Swan Hill Magistrates’ Court on November 6.

to the trafficking of illicit tobacco.

The VIPER Taskforce has worked to proactively target known members, associates and facilitators of these groups to ensure police are doing everything possible to create a hostile environment for those involved in this criminality.

Critically, the work of the VIPER Taskforce has also contributed enormously to the contemporary intelligence Victoria Police has on organised crime groups and those involved or associated with them.

The unit has worked closely with a range of other state and federal law enforcement agencies in order to take advantage of contemporary organised crime intelligence from across the country.

This includes a number of operations on the Victoria-NSW border working in collaboration with their counterparts at NSW Police’ Raptor Squad.

VIPER is an acronym for visibility, intelligence, prevention, enforcement and reassurance.

The taskforce was recommended following the completion of the Crime Command review in 2021. It was the first time Victoria Police has created a taskforce of this nature, which was developed following an examination of similar type models across Australia and internationally.

TRARALGON

Suspicious

■ Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a burglary and suspicious fire in Traralgon South last month.

It is believed a Country Fire Authority station was broken into on Keith Morgan Drive sometime overnight between July 30-31.

Investigators have been told a white Toyota Land Cruiser CFA slip vehicle was stolen from the station. The vehicle displayed Traralgon South CFA markings and had emergency lights.

Emergency services were later called to a dirt track off Traralgon Creek Road, where the vehicle was located burnt out about 6.45am.

Exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing.

Investigators are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the vehicle being driven.

MANNIBADAR

Motorcyclist dies

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Mannibadar on Friday morning (Aug. 9).

It is believed a car and motorcycle collided at the intersection of Skipton Rokewood Drive and Linton-Mannibadar Rd about 9am. The motorcyclist died at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a 35-year-old Alfredton man, stopped at the scene and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area with the roads closed for several hours.

DEEP LEAD

‘Cop blew .053’

■ An off-duty police officer was allegedly detected drink driving in Deep Lead last Wednesday (Aug. 7).

The female sergeant, from Western Region, was intercepted on Western Highway about 11am.

The 54-year-old woman underwent an evidentiary breath test, returning an alleged reading of .053.

She received an infringement notice for the drink driving offence.

GROVEDALE

● Alisha

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Alisha

The 28-year-old Grovedale woman was last seen at an address on Polley Court in Grovedale about 8pm on Tuesdaylast week (Aug. 6).

Alisha is described as being approximately 165cm tall, of thin build, with blonde hair and tattoos on her forearm and neck. She was last seen wearing a black ‘Hoodrich’ hoodie and black Adidas pants.

Alisha may be travelling in a white 2008 Ford Falcon with the registration ACX662. The Ford has distinctive black and white number plates and a loud engine.

It is believed that Alisha could in the Geelong area or travelling near the border of Victoria and New South Wales Police and family have concerns for Alisha’s welfare due to an existing medical condition.

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1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new Optus and Vodafone equipment and associated works as follows (including 5G):

Removal of two (2) existing remote radio unit mounts

Removal of three (3) existing panel antennas

Removal of twelve (12) existing remote radio units

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Installation of twenty seven (27) remote radio units

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Keep provision of future active antenna units and remote radio units for utilisation

The installation and removal of ancillary equipment including but not limited to transceivers, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, diplexers, signage, mha and fibre, reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and in the existing equipment shelter

2. Optus & Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: communityconsultation@ventia.com or Level 1, South Tower, 10 Browning Street, West End QLD 4101 Australia by COB Wednesday, 21 August 2024.

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT TOORAK INCLUDING 5G

Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment: Trak Centre, 443-449 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142 (RFNSA: 3142004)

The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of:

•Relocation of three (3) existing 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length) to higher elevation;

•Installation of three (3) new 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length);

•Replacement of one (1) existing panel antennas with one (1) new panel antennas (not more than 2.8m in length);

•Replacement of twelve (12) existing remote radio units (RRUs) with twelve (12) new RRUs;

•Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, antenna mount, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and

•Works within the existing equipment shelter.

Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination"), the based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Service Stream Limited, 0447 240 015, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Thursday 22 August 2024.

If you would like to know more about the site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/3142004.

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT WANTIRNA SOUTH INCLUDING 5G

Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment: Knox City Shopping Centre, Cnr Stud Road and Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152 (RFNSA: 3152005)

The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of:

•Relocation of three (3) existing 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length) to higher elevation;

•Installation of three (3) new 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length);

•Replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with three (3) new panel antennas (each not more than 2.8m in length);

•Replacement of twelve (12) existing remote radio units (RRUs) with twelve (12) new RRUs;

•Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, antenna mount, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and

•Works within the existing equipment shelter.

Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination"), the based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Service Stream Limited, 0447 240 015, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Thursday 22 August 2024.

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Land Acquisition and Compensation Regulations 2021

FORM 7

Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986

NOTICE OF ACQUISITION

COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF INTEREST IN LAND

Regulation 16

The Manningham City Council (ABN 61 498 471 081) of 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria, 3108 (Council) declares that by this notice it acquires the following interests in the land described as Lot 9 on Plan of Subdivision 061015 being the whole of the land contained in Certificate of Title Volume 8443 Folio 307:

Interests Acquired: That of Hon Trung Ma and Lanna Ma (registered proprietors) and all other interests.

The acquisition is made pursuant to section 112 of the Local Government Act 2020 for the purpose of public open space (parkland).

A notice of intention to acquire the interest in the land was not required under section 7(1) of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 because the land has been publicly advertised for sale and the Council believes in good faith that the interest is still available for sale.

Published with the authority of the Council.

For and on behalf of the Council.

Signed KERRYN PATERSON

Name Kerryn Paterson Acting Chief Executive Officer

Date 17 July 2024

Public Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Mark Stefan Osswald© of Belmont, Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP44 63800 09400 44102 66601, Proclamation date 18th March 2024, MARK OSSWALD, M.S. OSSWALD, MS OSSWALD, OSSWALD Mark, MARK Osswald, MARK S OSSWALD, Mark Osswald, Mark Stefan OSSWALD, Mark Stefan Osswald, MARK S OSSWALD, MARK S. OSSWALD, Mark S Osswald, Mark S. Osswald, OSSWALD MARK STEFAN, OSSWALD Mark Stefan, MARK STEFAN OSSWALD, Mark, MARK, Mark S, Mark S., OSSWALD MARK, M.O., MO, MSO, M.S.O., MARK OSSWALD, OSSWALD MARK STEPHEN, MARK STEPHEN OSSWALD, MARK S OSSWALD, MARK S. OSSWALD, M.S. OSSWALD, MS OSSWALD, OSSWALD MARK, OSSWALD Mark Stephen, OSSWALD Mark , MARK Osswald, MARK S Osswald, Mark Stephen OSSWALD, Mark Osswald, Mark Stephen Osswald, Mark S Osswald, Mark S. Osswald, Mark S, Mark S., M.O., MO, MSO, M.S.O., OSSWALD MARK STEPHEN, MARK S. OSSWALD, MARK STEPHEN OSSWALD, and Dr. Plastic, DR. PLASTIC, mark@drplastic.com.au, drplastictm, www.drplastic.com.au, mark_osswald, thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Mark Stefan Osswald© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA

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