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WORKS BEGIN AT SUNSHINE STATION

■ The Federal and State Governments have kicked off works to rebuild Sunshine Station –creating capacity for a rail connection to Melbourne Airport, and more frequent and reliable services in the west.

Both governments have each committed $5 billion to the Melbourne Airport Rail Link, and upgrading Sunshine Station is the critical first part of the project.

As part of the commitment to deliver the Melbourne Airport Rail Link, a $63.5 million investment will begin plans to rebuild Sunshine Station, which will also unlock capacity for future upgrades in the west.

The new Sunshine Station will include additional platforms, while track and bridge works and signalling improvements will untangle this complex junction which services both freight, and more than 70 per cent of V/Line’s network – including the Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat lines.

The major upgrade will increase capacity for additional services from Wyndham Vale and allow for future electrified trains to run from Melton. It will also enable six trains per hour to the airport.

The development works will be delivered alongside the State Government’s $143 million Sunshine Station Precinct Masterplan upgrade which includes a new bus interchange and pedestrian connections.

Rebuilding Sunshine Station to accommodate for services to the airport, as well as future upgrades of the network including the Melton electrification, will save time, costs and a huge amount of disruption for locals, businesses and commuters.

Along with Sunshine Station, the State Government is making other critical investments in Melbourne’s west including the $650 million Melton Line Upgrade – boosting capacity by 50 per cent on the Melton Line by 2028 – while also removing four more level crossings and constructing a new Melton Station

Catherine King, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, said: “We’re working alongside the Victorian Government as we take this crucial first step to deliver Melbourne Airport Rail.”

Danny Pearson, Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure, said: “Rebuilding Sunshine Station will help to unlock capacity for future upgrades for Melbourne’s growing west.”

Bill Shorten, Maribyrnong MHR, said: “The development of Sunshine Station is the next step in securing the airport rail link that will be great for the north west of Melbourne, and all Victorians.”

● Danny Pearson, State Minister Daniel Mulino, Fraser MHR, said: “Melbourne’s west is growing at a rapid rate and the new Sunshine Station will help to cater for this growth.”

Natalie Suleyman, St Albans MLA, said: “Whether it’s road upgrades, the West Gate Tunnel, Metro Tunnel, level crossing removals or a new station for Sunshine – only Labor is delivering the world-class infrastructure people in the west deserve.”

Sarah Connolly, Laverton MLA, said: “Rebuilding Sunshine Station will create capacity for more frequent and reliable services in Melbourne’s surging west.”

Dog Park at The Strand, Point Cook

■ Point Cook residents are in for a treat as a new off-leash dog park is set to become a favourite destination for both pups and their owners.

Nestled within The Strand and Boardwalk Boulevard in Point Cook, this upcoming park is designed to cater to various canine needs.

Key features include:

■ Large Fenced Lawn Area: Perfect for dogs to roam and play free.

■ Activity Space with Agility Equipment: An engaging area for playful and active dogs.

■ Quiet Area for Smaller and Older Dogs:

■ A peaceful spot tailored for our smaller and senior canine companions.

Additional amenities include:

■ Drinking Fountain: ensuring dogs stay refreshed and hydrated.

■ Seating: Comfortable spots for owners to relax

■ New Concrete Path: Enhancing accessibility throughout the park.

Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers:

7.8.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.45.5.

The unexpected concerning money debts could increase, yet money is coming in to improve conditions. Love life looks good. It is much wiser not to mix business with pleasure and find a little time for yourself.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: green

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers:

6.7.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 3.12.23.24.35.44.

Life is about to become pretty exciting. Be very discreet in your love relationships. News from a distance could startle you. A friend may need your down-to-earth advice and support.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers:

8.9.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.23.23.34.43.44.

Be discreet in love relationships. Your intuition could be a definite plus in any business transaction. An unexpected invitation could improve your mood.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 6.7.23.34.41.33.

It would be best if you considered others before making significant decisions. A new friend could become very important, and things you want will happen.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.35.28.6.

Many will be making changes in most aspects of their lives. Love life looks happier, and time spent with lovers is the most enjoyable part of this period.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.35.7. There is a lot more money coming in, but more going out. Most are about to even score on luck and get well ahead. Most of you will impress the opposite sex.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Mauve

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.37.45.9.

You should be able to receive some good news from a distance; people you did not care much for in the past could be a surprise. Memorable moments with loved ones are about.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.6.7.

Lotto Numbers: 5.7.23.34.33.44. Make sure you know the contents of the papers you sign, and if in doubt, seek expert advice. Real estate and related matters are very much on your mind during this period.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.34.42.11. If you do not take care of your health now, you could be feeling overwhelmed by so many plans and not enough energy to do them. Many people find themselves in a dilemma of too many choices.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.3.5.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.45.22. This should be a very romantic period for you, and some of your fondest wishes should come true. You might have to make an extra effort to get things working at your workplace.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.25.34.44.

Financially, it is a very profitable period to develop a new idea. This idea could carry your plans much further. It was also a busy time socially, and I made some new and exciting friends.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.4.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.24.34.35. More harmony and understanding in your personal affairs. Many could find them only during this period. Your charm should be able to get you everywhere.

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Craigieburn man charged

■ Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a second man following an alleged stabbing in Prahran

Officers were called to reports a man was allegedly attacked by two males at a nightclub on Chapel St about 4am on Sunday, September 15.

A 31-year-old Endeavour Hills man was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A 19-year-old Greenvale man self-presented at a police station and was placed under arrest.

He was charged with intentionally cause serious injury and possess controlled weapon in vicinity of licenced premises.

He was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on December 19.

Detectives, with the assistance of Critical Incident Response Team officers, executed a search warrant at a Craigieburn property.

Officers located and seized a number of items, including clothing and a quantity of drugs.

A 19-year-old Craigieburn man was arrested at the scene, and was charged with:

■ intentionally cause serious injury

■ possess controlled weapon in vicinity of li-

censed premises

■ possess MDNA

■ possess cannabis

■ fail to provide assistance to access electronic storage device

■ fail to answer bail.

He was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on September 19.

Firearms incident at Altona

■ Two men have been extradited from South Australia over a firearms incident in Altona North

The pair were arrested in Victor Harbor on Tuesday (Sep. 17) by South Australian Police and subsequently charged in relation to the matter. They faced Christies Beach Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday where Victoria Police successfully made an application to extradite them to Victoria.

Both men were to be held overnight to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

The first man, aged 23 from Yarraville , is facing eight charges including discharging a firearm at vehicle with reckless disregard for safety, prohibited person using a firearm, using a firearm in a dangerous manner, and reckless conduct endangering life.

The second man, aged 27 from Werribee , was charged with reckless conduct endangering life, prohibited person possessing a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in a public place and possessing a loaded firearm in a public place.

As part of the investigation, Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives also executed two search warrants in Werribee and Yarraville and seized three gel blasters.

The arrests follow an incident outside a licensed premises on McArthurs Rd about 2.45am on Thursday, September 12.

A group of men were in the car park when they were allegedly approached by a vehicle.

A verbal exchange occurred before multiple shots were allegedly fired at the vehicle as it drove away.

One of the rounds impacted a nearby business, however no one was inside at the time. No one was injured during the incident.

Energy sessions across Hume City

■ Hume City Council is partnering to run information sessions from Yarra Energy Foundation, EnviroGroup and Enviroflex, about creating an efficient, comfortable home. The new Hume Home Energy Upgrades program builds on the previous Hume Solar RollOut that assisted more than 300 residents to install quality, affordable rooftop solar energy systems.

Tuesday, October 1, 6.30pm – 8pm. Online (via Zoom). Wednesday, October 16, , 6.30pm – 8pm, Hume Global Learning Centre –Craigieburn. Wednesday, October 30 , 6.30pm – 8pm, Hume Global Learning Centre – Sunbury

Lease at Hadfield

■ Merri-bek Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from parties interested in leasing the former Pigeon Club at James Martin Reserve, 80A Domain St, Hadfield Applications are being sought from community groups and organisations, partnerships, collaborations, not for profit groups, social enterprises, or similar parties to activate and manage the site for the benefit of the community.

40 YEARS AS NEWSMAN IN MELBOURNE’S NORTH-WEST

In 1983, Ash Long was Editor of the Bacchus Marsh-Melton Express newspaper.

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

Later, he was approached to be Editor of the Western News, and he also was in charge of the Advertiser and News-Pix Weekender titles.

Ash Long has wide knowledge of the people in the North-West.

Some 40 years on, in 2024, Ash Long continues his lifetime of community service, as Publisher of The Local Paper group, which has localised newspapers across 40 local government areas covering all Melbourne suburbs, the Mornington Peninsula and beyond.

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

In 1983, he branched out on his own, developing newspapers across Victoria.

In the intervening years, there have been successes (and a few stumbles!)

In 2002, Long reinvograted the

Barry Browne and Ash Long at the Bacchus Marsh-Melton Express in 1983.

Melbourne Observer newspaper. It continues today as a free section within all editions of The Local Paper. There have been other involvements with TV, radio and online projects. Decades on, Ash Long and his Local Paper team remain committed to providing the best possible service to readers and clients.

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No consultation by State Govt.

■ Georgie Crozier, Southern Metropolitan MLC, says the State Labor Government has failed to conult with local residents about the Suburban Rail Loop.

“I was with the member for Sandringham in Highett at a huge community event that over 300 people attended, expressing their concerns around the government’s proposed Suburban Rail Loop and the impacts to that community not only of Sandringham but also of the electorate of Bentleigh and of the Moorabbin activity centre, where the Government has just bulldozed in, provided no consultation and really blindsided the community,” Ms Crozier said.

“It is very disingenuous for the government to say that the community have known about this; they have not.

“They have not known about the taxes that will be applied, about the density and about the issues that are going to be impacting their community, and to say they are concerned is an understatement.

“We heard from people who were talking about the lack of ability to argue with the Government around the taxes that will be applied, the acquisition of their properties, the prices that the Government will pay and the mental health impacts that these decisions are having on that community.

“It is a huge concern, and I think this community and many other communities are being impacted by this ideological push by the government, where they have blindsided councils in terms of their consultation process as well.

“As many members on this side of the chamber know, we will not stand for this.

“We will back communities over this pushthrough approach by the Premier and her Government,” Ms Crozier said.

NORTH MELBOURNE HOMES READY FOR RENTERS

■ Harriet Shing, Minister for Housing, opened the newly completed Abbotsford St development in North Melbourne which has boosted social housing on site by 13 per cent.

Part of the State Government’s investment in housing to deliver modern, safe and secure homes for vulnerable families right across Victoria – the development replaced 112 outdated dwellings with 127 contemporary and sustainable social housing homes.

These new one, two, three and four-bedroom homes are modern and energy efficient, meaning renters will be warmer in winter and cooler in summer, while saving on their power bills.

Delivered through a partnership between Homes Victoria, MAB Corporation and HousingFirst the project supported more than 480 jobs during construction.

The development includes publicly accessible green space and is close to North Melbourne Primary School, tram lines, Royal Park and the hospitals and health services along Flemington Rd

The social housing stage has reached completion with renters to be welcomed to their new homes in the coming weeks. Additionally, 17 market townhouses will be completed in the coming weeks.

Statewide

STATEWIDE Plant based treaty essential: MLC

■ Georgie Purcell, Northern Victoria MLC, has spoken in State Parliament about a plant based treaty.

“The Climate Change Authority has just told the Federal Government what many of us have been saying for a long time: Australians must cut back on red meat in order to reach net zero by 2050,” Ms Purcell told the Legislative Council.

“In fact the future of our planet relies on it. Fighting fossil fuels simply is not enough.

“We must transform our food system and we must do it urgently. That is why one of my first actions as a member of Parliament was to endorse the Plant Based Treaty.

“Animal agribusiness is one of the driving forces behind the climate emergency, yet it remains the cow in the room that no other politicians want to talk about.

“It does not just stop there. Our exploitation of animals is also causing extensive biodiversity loss, deforestation, species extinction, water depletion, soil degradation and ocean dead zones.

“Just like the Paris agreement, the Plant Based Treaty recognises that no one single country can tackle the ecological impact of animal agriculture by itself.

“A global solution to a global emergency is essential to avert a climate catastrophe, and while so many focus on corporations and industries to bring about change, we all have the individual power and the responsibility as well.

“The world is burning, and if we are genuinely serious about ensuring that our planet is inhabitable in the future, I urgently call on my colleagues in the Parliament here and around Australia to add their name to the Plant Based Treaty too,” Ms Purcell told the Legislative Council.

● ● Harriet Shing, State Minister

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■ Maribyrnong is set to come alive this October as Fringe Westside returns with a program of live events as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, running from October 1-20.

This year’s line-up promises a blend of stunning creativity and community spirit, with events taking place across several local venues.

One of the festival’s highlights is the enchanting Free Fairy Floss event, a free outdoor spectacle crafted especially for Maddern Square in Footscray

This familyfriendly event features a stunning aerial performance, live music, and free fairy floss. Designed to evoke wonder and celebrate the beauty in everyday moments, this experience will bring the community together for an unforgettable evening. Free Fairy Floss takes place at 7.45pm on Sunday, October 13.

The historic Bluestone Church Arts Space will host three compelling contemporary performances, showcasing the diverse talent rooted in Melbourne’s west:

■ Electric Cathedral: Presented by The Consort of Melbourne, this multimedia experience will transform the space into a sensory feast. Six a cappella singers will lead audiences through profound human questions, all set against the immersive backdrop of a virtual cathedral.

■ Dirty Old Town: Set in suburban west Melbourne, this intimate play by emerging playwright James

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“For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst

Madsen-Smith delves into themes of youth and class, offering a raw and authentic portrayal of life in Melbourne’s west.

■ Jack and Millie: This critically acclaimed performance is a gritty and witty exploration of the impact of a life-threatening diagnosis. The play reimagines the author Alaine Beek’s own breast cancer journey, inviting audiences into a world of resilience and humour. Fringe Westside shows will also take place at other key venues, including Footscray CommunityArts, Kindred Studios, Pride of Our Footscray, Waterside Forge , and Mamma Chens.

For more information and to book tickets, visit: Fringe Westside 2024Maribyrnong City Council

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Extended follow

■ Police arrested three youths involved in an extended follow across Melbourne’s north-west last Thursday morning (Sep. 19).

Officers spotted a stolen grey Audi S3 sedan displaying stolen registration plates travelling along Ballarat Rd, Cairnlea, about 2am.

The Audi was seen to enter a service station on Taylors Rd, Delahey, but quickly left upon seeing police.

The Audi was observed intermittently by police in Deer Park and surrounding suburbs.

With the assistance from the Air Wing, police followed the Audi to the Western Ring Road, St Albans, where the two males and one female were arrested without incident.

A 19-year-old Deer Park youth, a 19-yearold Footscray West youth and a 19-year-old Burnside Heights youth were being interviewed by police.

Death at Hoppers

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Hoppers Crossing last Wednesday afternoon (Sep. 18).

It is understood an e-bike and a motorcycle collided on Heaths Rd, near the intersection of Thorpe Avenue, about 1.15pm.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 38-yearold Hoppers Crossing man, died in hospital a short time later.

The rider of the e-bike, a 23-year-old Hoppers Crossing man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation remains ongoing.

Skyrail countdown

■ The State Government says that it will make Brunswick less congested, create more open space and ensure the Upfield Line has capacity to deliver more services in the future.

Consultation is now open for locals to have their say on designs to remove eight level crossings which will see Jewell, Brunswick and Anstey stations consolidated into two new accessible stations by 2030.

Some 18 months of technical and engineering assessments have identified that merging three stations to two will make it easier to further boost capacity on the line in the future and deliver more open space, according to a Government representative.

The three existing stations are within 1500 metres from each other, making them among the closest stations on the network.

The two new accessible stations will be located between 200 and 450 metres from the current stations and will feature entrances at both ends of the platforms – creating direct and easy access between train services and residential areas – along with new cycling and walking paths.

“This will also minimise the impact to heritage in the area, with the rail bridge design set to help preserve significant buildings including the former Brunswick Gas & Coke Retort House and Brunswick Baths – along with signal boxes and other infrastructure,” said the representative.

“The boom gates at Albion St, Hope St, Victoria St, Albert St, Dawson St, Union St and Brunswick Rd in Brunswick, and Park St in Parkville will be removed and replaced by an elevated rail line – delivering four MCGs of new open space once the project is complete.

“More than 70,000 vehicles travel through these crossings every day, where there have been 36 near misses since 2016 – with the boom gates down for up to 30 minutes of the morning peak.

“Early works on the project are expected to begin in 2028, with the eight level crossings be gone for good, and the two new stations open in 2030.”

Danny Pearson, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, said: “This project will be a game changer for Brunswick and Parkville – it will reduce congestion, deliver two brand new and accessible stations and pave the way for extra trains on the Upfield Line in the future.” Sheena Watt, Northern Metro MLC, said: “We’re inviting the community to have their say and help shape this crucial project.”

● ● Niow and Ania Reynolds from Free Fairy Floss. Photo: Phillip Gao.

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What’s On Comedy Showcase

● ● Dave O'Neil (top left), Geraldine Quinn, Billy Stiles and Brad Oakes star in The Melbourne Comedy Showcase.

■ The Melbourne Comedy Showcase will be presented at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale, on October 25, featuring Dave O’Neil, Billy Stiles, Brad Oakes and Geraldine Quinn.

The show is intended for everyone –whether it’s a 'family with teens or retirees, boomers, gen Xers or a group of gal pals', and will suit those who can't decide which comedian to see..

Dave O’Neil has over 30 years of experience, and regularly appears on TV programs including the ABC’s Spicks and Specks

Billy Stiles is a rising star who performed to sold-out audiences at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2023.

Brad Oakes has headlined multiple international shows and appeared on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Totally Full Frontal and The Comedy Company.

Rock comedy singer, writer and director Geraldine Quinn has been performing her award-winning original pop/rock cabaret all around the world for almost two decades.

Dave O’Neil, Geraldine Quinn, Brad Oakes and Billy Stiles will perform for one huge night of hilarity.

Friday October 25, 7.30pm

Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale

Recommended for ages 16+ https://www.kingstonarts.com.au/ Whats-On/all-events/melbournecomedy-showcase - Cheryl Threadgold

Ruddigore

■ In a recent short season at the Alexander Theatre in Clayton, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV) put on an entertaining production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore - or, The Witch's Curse.

A comic opera in two acts, Ruddigore follows the story of a shy gentleman farmer who is in love with a fair and comely young maiden.

Unfortunately the farmer is not what he appears to be as his titled family is the victim of a witch's curse, a fact he has hidden from all save his trusty manservant. However, events conspire to reveal this deception with much mayhem ensuing.

Narratively speaking, the first half of the opera was the more successful due to a stronger structure and smoother flow between scenes and songs. The second half, while having its moments, was more fractured and harder to follow; only one or two numbers had the musical strength of the first half. The wit and charm of the original script was evident throughout though, notwithstanding some unsuccessful attempts at modernising several jokes.

Ruddigore had a large cast with ten principal roles played by Zoe Lancaster, James Douglas, Daniel Vigne, John Parncutt, Jenny Wakefield, Melissa Hill, Phil Elphinstone, Robin Halls, Kate Thurkle and Hannah Sleeth. In addition, there was an all-female chorus of 11 and two all-male choruses made up of 12 actors. All performers were wonderful in bringing their characters to life with some excellent singing on display. Mention must also be made of the wonderful GSOV orchestra and their sterling rendition of the musical score.

The opera was directed by Ron Pidcock with Trevor Henley as musical director. Their depth of experience and skill was evident in how they realised the script and score and deftly handled such a large cast, enabling some great performances and hilarious moments.

Gilbert and Sullivan is not for everyone but Ruddigore proved an enjoyable divertissement and was well received by an enthusiastic audience.

- Review by Peter Murphy

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FESTIVAL GETS PERSONAL

■ Artists of the Melbourne Fringe Festival invite audiences to peek into their personal lives, serving up rambunctious stories that can only be conceivable as real life because the artists are here to tell the tales.

While the narratives are often serious, life threatening or completely terrifying, in the hands of these Fringe artists audiences will experience life affirming,funny and inspiring performances. These first-hand recounts will be on show from October 1–20.

The Dilly Dally of Death & Dying is a new, semi biographical work from writer/performer Ben Noble. In 2020, one of Ben’s friends noticed that he had a limp, beginning a six-month process of doctors’ visits and investigations. Ultimately, Ben was told he might only have six months to live, and so he waited to see if he was about to die. As a result, his theatre company, Fairly Lucid Productions decided to talk to people about death and grief. Using these interviews as a springboard, a charming, humorous, silly comedy emerged, exploring mortality and what we leave behind, blending music, storytelling, autofiction and audience participation. October 2–6 at The Square in Festival Hub:Trades Hall.

Colin Ebsworth is presenting Me, My Cult and I, a story that follows Colin’s parents being matched at random in a mass wedding at New York’s Maddison Square Gardens in the 80s by a man who said he was Jesus Christ. Through a mix of theatre and comedy, My Cult & I explores the inner workings of why people join cults, and the universal search for connection, belonging, and purpose.October 9-13 at the Music Room at Festival Hub:Trades Hall

Comedian Scout Boxall resents God’s Favourite, a forensic retelling of their harrowing night-long mental marathon after getting stranded in regional Victoria without medication for the first time in 12 years. In the process, they imagine life in the 13th century, trawl the strangest crevices of the Internet and (briefly) find God. Scout was the winner of Best Comedy at Adelaide Fringe in 2023, the Moosehead Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022, and the Best Newcomer nominee at MICF in 2021. October 9–13 at the Corner Store in Festival Hub: Trades Hall.

Pam Wood is an emotional rollercoaster in a merry-go-round world. She’s a 67-year-old redcordial-level extrovert, with a bunch of complex mental health diagnoses and death-defying resilience. Pam has never performed before. But now she must in Dys-Ord-ed. It turns out her audaciously unorthodox life has been one, giant creative development towards this defining moment in which she will finally find her voice. Dys-Order-Ed is an autobiographical solo show about owning who you are with guts and grace. October 2–6 at La Mama.

Wage Against The Machine weaves a tapestry of comedic anecdotes that resonate with anyone who's ever clocked in at a less-than-perfect job. Award-winning comedian and storyteller, Matt Harvey (The Shovel, The Shot) confesses he still owes money through Robotdebt. Throughout the show Harvey shares his experience cleaning up the government’s mistakes.

October 1–20 at Mission to Seafarers

Med School is one-man show about becoming a doctor against your will. Noah Szto endured four years of med school in hopes that it'd make for a good show one day. Including an hour of songs and stand-up, Szto guides audiences through the misadventures of his reluctant medical journey. Noah Szto is an AsianAustralian comedian whose debut hour of comedy “Success in Everything” won him Best Newcomer Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 and the Comedy New Work Award at Melbourne Fringe 2023. October 9–18 at Long Play

Patrick Livesey delivers their latest work, I hope this mean something, the inaugural recipient of the Melbourne Fringe Climate Crisis Commission , supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation. October 2–13 at Chapel off Chapel.

Festival

In Dad Genes, performer Eddie Pattison shares the experience of losing a father while becoming kinda, sort of a man.

October 2–6 in the Evatt Room in Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Cheryl Threadgold

Live At The Count’s

■ Monash University Performing Arts Centre has partnered with the Melbourne Cabaret Festival to present The Melbourne Cabaret Festival Roadshow Live at former jazz club The Count's until November 27 at 48 Exhibition Walk, Monash University Clayton Campus. Highlights include:

The Cabaret Hour: Jens Radda and Iva Rosebud, October 9

Melbourne’s award-winning cabaret duo Jens Radda and Iva Rosebud present a show of soaring live vocals, laugh out loud comedy, razor-sharp wit and dance numbers. A setlist features the timeless tunes of Sinatra, Piaf, Porter and Bassey.

Alyce Platt presents: Drole de Petit Monde, October 23

Alyce Platt is an iconic Australian singersongwriter and actor who presents her music through the slightly crooked lens of the Indiepop artist. No Alyce Platt performance is ever the same. Her original songs, like the artist herself, are quirky, emotive and heartfelt. Alyce Platt always performs with passion and intensity.

Get It Together, October 16

Step into the whimsical world of laughter and music with “Get It Together” – a one-man comedic extravaganza that aims to tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings. Fresh from celebrated seasons at the Melbourne Cabaret Festival and The Butterfly Club, Alister Kingsley brings his unique blend of wit and melody to the stage.

Elton John - Your Song, October 30

What makes 70s music so fabulous? Elton John for one Elton John - Your Song invites you to pay tribute to the undisputed worldwide emperor of glam pop. Whip out those old flares and zhoozh your hair as Matthew Hadgraft (ABBALive, Peter Allen Live in Inverted Commas, The Boy From Oz) sings up the greatest party night of the decade – just like the movie, but wayyy better ‘cause you’re allowed to sing along.

Dates: October 9 - November 27

Venue: The Count's, Monash University Clayton Campus, 48 Exhibition Walk The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, Clayton. Bookings and further information: monash.edu/performing-arts-centres/whats-on/ ?tab=live-at-the-counts - Cheryl Threadgold

Local Theatre Hamlet

■ Iain Sinclair’s production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet by the Melbourne Shakespeare Company democratises the Bard.

Performed in the round, the audience become fellow interlocutors in both the drama and the discourse.

As spectators, they respond to the characters – the dialogue and the action.

Sinclair has the performers sitting amongst the audience as if we are present as the drama unfolds. In this way, there is a balance achieved between the humour and tragedy, the argument and the action.

Lines can be delivered seeking understanding or approval from the audience heightening the drama.

There is no set as such and this is how it could well have been in Shakespeare’s day. And but for deft lighting changes, there is very little else other than the actors themselves to alter the moment.

And who would have thought that the light from a mobile phone, the integration of which was clever and appropriate, could set the dramatic mood necessary during the tension of the opening scene.

The actors themselves (and there are too many to name in a short review) carried the lines with authority eschewing the pretension often associated with the Bard making the discourse real and personal.

Hamlet’s madness (Jacob Collins-Levy), thus, becomes real. We follow the continuum of his descent.

Sinclair’s adaptation has been edited to fit the 150-minute running time. This, too, would have happened in Shakespeare’s day.

But the interconnectedness of the scenes keeps the momentum moving inexorably toward the tragedy of the conclusion. Pace is maintained at all times sustaining our interest as we grapple with the injustice of Hamlet’s predicament.

This production is, perhaps, as close as one might come today to seeing the Bard as he would have been performed with all the psychological nuance of character unfolding and Shakespeare’s understanding of dramatic craft coming to the fore.

Until September 22

Vanue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Downstairs Flinders Lane.

Bookings: fortyfivedownstairs.com

- Review by David McLean

Much Ado About Nothing

■ Mornington Peninsula Theatre Company are rehearsing to present William Shakespeare's rom-com Much Ado About Nothing across the Mornington Peninsula throughout October.

Shakespeare's immortal comedy where true love runs straight - into trouble will be presented in the round for a 'truly immersive theatre experience full of laughs and maybe even a tear or two’.

Performance dates and venues are:

■ Saturday, October 5. Rye Civic Hall

■ Sunday, October 6. Seaford Community Hall

■ Saturday, October 12. Dromana Community Hall

■ Saturday, October 13. Balnarring Hall

■ Saturday, October 19, Sunday, October 20. Peninsula Community Theatre

■ Saturday, October 26. Rosebud Memorial Hall

■ Sunday, October 27. Flinders Civic Hall

MPTC also announces that Australian actor, musician and Peninsula local David Reyne has graciously agreed to become patron of Mornington Peninsula Theatre Company Inc.

Further details and ticket bookings: mptc.net.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ Gemco Players: The Hull Roamer (a workshop performance of a new sci-fi musical) September 27, 28 at 8pm, September 29 at 2pm at the Gem Theatre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Bookings: www.gemco players.org

■ Ballarat National Theatre: Dancing at Lughnasa (by Brian Friel) September 27 –October 6 at Woodman's Hill Performing Arts Centre, 1 Fussell St., Ballarat East. Director: Mary-Rose McLaren. bnt.org.au

■ The Basin Theatre Group: God of Carnage (by Yasmina Reza) October 3 – 13 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Julie Cunningham. Bookings: thebasintheatre.org.au

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Radio Theatre Returns to Beaumaris. October 5 at 7.30pm and October 6 at 2.00pm at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. $20 per person. Cabaret Style, BYO nibbles and drinks. Seven radio plays written by Bayside U3A writers performed by local actors. Concept/presenter: Joy Meekings. Producer/director: Cheryl Threadgold. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ CPP Community Theatre: Hello Dolly! October 11, 12, 17, 18 at 8pm, October 12 at 2pm and October 19 at 5pm at Mahon Theatre at Aquinas College, 46 Great Ryrie St., Ringwood. Director/Choreographer: Tamblyn Smith; Musical Director: Charlotte Black. Bookings: https://cppcommunitytheatre. com.au/ For all ticket enquiries, please email: tickets@cppcommunitytheatre.com.au (In consideration of other patrons and cast, children under the age of three will only be admitted to the theatre for the matinee performance.)

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Come From Away October 11 – 26 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Rob Robson; Musical Director; Malcom Huddle; Choreographer: Tailem Tynan. Bookings: cloc.org.au

■ LOTS Theatre (Legends of the Skies): Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, October 2427 incl. Matinees at the Casey Hangar Theatrette, Moorabbin Air Museum, First Ave., Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings essential. Trybooking.

■ Malvern Theatre Company: True Minds (Joanna Murray-Smith) October 27 – November 9 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Dexter Bourke. Malverntheatre.com.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC): Pippin November 8 – 23 at Altona City Theatre. wmtc.org.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde) November 15 –30 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: htc.org.au

■ Peridot Theatre Company: 1984 (by George Orwell) November 14 – 24 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Directors: Sharon Maine and Joe Dias. Bookings: peridot.com.au

■ OAMaD: The Addams Family. December 6 – 14 at the Geoff McComas, Scotch College Campus.

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Peter Pan (a new adaptation from J. M. Barrie’s classic) December 6 – 14 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Robbie Nicholson. Bookings: htc.org.au

Auditions

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Appleton Ladies Potato Race (by Melanie Tait) September 22 7pm – 10pm, September 23 7.30pm – 10.30pm at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Helen Ellis. Audition bookings: Helen Ellis, ellisproductions@me.com

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Holmes and Watson (by Jeffrey Hatcher) October 6 at 7pm, October 7 at 7.30pm at Unit 8, 417419 Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham. Director: Amy Calvert. Audition bookings and enquirikes: aj267@outlook.com or call 0432 804 803.

■ The Mount Players: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) October 19, 20 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Vicki Smith. Audition bookings: Vicki Smith, stagestruck58@me.com

Your Name Means Dream

■ Red Stitch Actors’Theatre presents the Australian premiere of Your Name Means Dream, written by Oscar nominee and Obie Award-winning playwright José Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries).

Under the direction of multiple Green Room Award and Matilda Award nominee Kat Henry, this powerful two-hander opens on October 26 and will run through to November.

Set in a near-future New York City, Your Name Means Dream tells the story of Aislin, an elderly woman struggling to navigate a world becoming increasingly alien to her.

Her caregiver, Stacy, is perfectly toned, ageless and utterly in control. She’s also a robot. While Aislin suffers the inevitable indignities of being human, Stacy begins to question what it truly means to live and wonders what she’s missing out on.

The play brings to the forefront questions about humanity, technology, and the future of care. In a society where the line between human and machine is rapidly blurring, Rivera examines how we live, die, and form our sense of self.

Your Name Means Dream features long-time ensemble member Caroline Lee alongside rising star Lucy Ansell who had her big theatre debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, before appearing on Australian screens in Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 and Binge Original Series Strife

Now Melbourne audiences will have the chance to experience Rivera’s thought-provoking work firsthand, after receiving rave reviews from its world premiere at the Contemporary American Theatre Festival in West Virginia in 2023.

Your Name Means Dream delves deeply into the contemporary concerns surrounding AI and what it means to grow old in a tech-driven world, taking the conversation around the future of caregiving to a whole new level. But at its core, it is an intimate exploration of a relationship filled with humour, tension and emotion.

Tickets are on sale now at redstitch.net

- Cheryl Threadgold

Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence

■ Crash Theatre Company presents the new, original Australian musical for Melbourne Fringe Festival, Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence from October 2-4 at the ETU Ballroom, Trades Hall.

In a Shakespearean twist on the netball court, Mac Beth passionately pursues the coveted title of Year 12 Netball Captain of the Dunsinane Hell-Hounds.

In a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and redemption, Coach Duncan's decision sparks a fierce battle for leadership.

The Dagger Divas, a trio of dreamy melodies (think Dreamgirls but Mean Girls), visits Mac in her slumbers, echoing the bard's famous ghostly encounters.

They fuel her with the fire to overcome adversity and fight on. Amid accusations and plot twists, Mac's determination leads her to the brink of glory.

But her reckless actions take her to the edge of despair, creating suspicion and fear among her teammates.

As alliances shift and friendships fracture, a climactic showdown awaits the netball battlefield. Will Mac's relentless drive for success ultimately lead to her triumph, or banishment?

As the final buzzer sounds, all is revealed.

Directed by music composer Bec Price and choreographed by Shannon Rogers, this energetic production breathes new life into a literary classic and is fuelled by a soundscape of electronic pop-synth compositions created by awardwinning vocalist, DJ, and music producer, Projext Bexx (Bec Price).

Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence is led by co-directors Ana Ferreira Manhoso and Courtney McManus, who in this production make their musical theatre debut.

The story delves deep into the dangerous realms of unchecked ambition while highlight-

ing the fierce determination and competitive spirit of teenage girls on the netball court.

Presented by an all-female powerhouse team of Western Australian artists, audiences are invited to step onto the court of this contemporary turmoil that entangles the timeless allure of Shakespearean drama.

The production will be presented at the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 2-5.

Content Warning: Occasional Coarse Language, Strobe Lighting, Age Suitability - PG

Dates: October 2-4

Venue: ETU Ballroom, Trades Hall www.crashtheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

The Solos

■ Developed in collaboration with a team of established industry leaders, six members of the Weave Movement Theatre ensemble perform their first-ever stand-alone dance explorations for 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival audiences.

Some 27 years in the making, The Solos offers Melbourne art lovers a rare opportunity to experience the remarkable artists behind one of its most cherished performance groups in their premiere solo performances.

Building from their acclaimed 2023 production Sense of Place, these powerful solo works stem from the individual stories spotlit during that season. Performers Anthony Riddell, David Baker, Emma Norton, Uncle Greg, Janice Florence and Trevor Dunn will come together in exciting partnerships with highly respected artists David Woods, Leesa Nash, Michelle Heaven, Milly Cooper, Peter Fraser, Dale Gorfinkel, Zya Kane and Tan Kang Wei to hone their craft as soloists and bring six unique works to the stage.

Split into two programs over four days, this premiere production offers audiences the chance to experience artists from Weave Movement Theatre in a way they’ve never seen them before.

Program One on Wednesday and Friday features solo performances by Anthony Riddell (collaborating with Peter Fraser and Dale Gorfinkel), David Baker (collaborating with Milly Cooper), and Janice Florence (collaborating with Michelle Heaven).

Program Two on Thursday and Saturday will offer a visual and audio art installation of the late Uncle Greg’s work (curated by Zya Kane and Tan Kang Wei) and performances by Emma Norton (collaborating with Leesa Nash), and Trevor Dunn (collaborating with David Woods).

Bookings: 347 2860 or online www.dancehouse.com.au/whats-on/the-solos Venue: Dancehouse (Sylvia Staehli Theatre) – 150 Princes Street, North Carlton Duration: 60 minutes no interval www.weavemovementtheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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■ Most readers will be familiar with the tale of Cinderella, but Melbourne musical ensemble Inventi have taken the traditional fairy tale and turned it into a magical musical performance for children.

Inventi have drawn on the wonderful music by Prokofiev for the ballet version of Cinderella and combined it with new music written especially for this concert by contemporary Australian pianist and composer Sally Whitwell.

‘Inventi’s Cinderella’ is part of the popular 3MBS Classically Kids’ concerts at the Collingwood Children’s Farm this school holidays.

Inventi compromises Melissa Doecke on flute, Lachlan Maclaren on violin, Andrew Crothers on viola, Ben Opie on oboe, Christ Haycroft on bassoon and Gemma Kneale on cello.

Doecke says the ensemble has been having so much fun preparing the Cinderella concert, which also includes narration of the fairy tale, fitted between the musical segments.

“With each note, you’ll feel as if you are on the ballroom floor, swept up in a whirlwind of emotional and melody,” she explains.

Inventi will have the young concertgoers up and dancing to the music, as well as listening to the story.

Bring the ankle biters to this special concert on Friday September 27 at 11am at the Collingwood Children’s Farm. Concert goers have the choice of concert-only tickets, or combined concert and Collingwood Children’s Farm. For bookings, visit trybooking.com

- Julie Houghton

More Auditions

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Home, I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) October 20 at 2pm and October 22 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Bob Bramble. Audition bookings: bobbramble2013@gmail.com

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Big Game Show Contest

■ Sevenfold Theatre Company Inc. presents the Big Game Contest Competition Reality Pageant Game Show as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 35 at The Toff, Swanston St, Melbourne

Created and directed by Zachary Dixon, this game show is a nostalgic satire incorporating sketch comedy, improvisation and dance.

Lock it in Eddie hosts a game show in which the audience is a live studio audience. Eddie is supported by their flaming hot amateur model assistant Deena Sparkles. Each night, three contestants fight it out for the big prize, competing through a series of iconic games from beloved game shows of the past, talent performances, sketch comedy, outrageous dancing and classic pageant segments. One contestant will be victorious.. The ‘Big Game Show Contest Competition Reality Pageant Game Show’ is fast paced and iconically Australian. So ‘Come On Down’.

Performance Details: October 3, 4, 5 at 7.30pm, October 4, 5 at 9.30pm Venue: The Toff, Level 2, 252 Swanston St., Melbourne

Bookings: melbolurnefringe.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

● ● Lucy Ansell and Caroline Lee in Your Name Means Dream.

Photo: James Reiser

From left: Melissa Doecke, flute; Andrew Crothers, viola; Ben Opie, oboe; Chris Haycroft, bassoon; Gemma Kneale, cello; Lachlan MacLaren, violin.

HELLO ASTEROID

■ Melbourne -based writer-performer-composer Hamish Pickering presents the newly-imagined version of his show Hello,Asteroid as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 1-5 at 9pm at Club Voltaire, North Melbourne.

This original show offers the Fringe scene a fresh take on the tried-andtested trope of armageddon-based comedy.

The year is 2094 and an asteroid is about to hit our planet. Most people would panic, cry or perhaps hold their loved ones close ... but not Charlie

In the last hour of his life, Charlie sits alone on a stage talking to his audience of houseplants and his roboaide, Allan

He summarises his life through tales of days gone by, emotional home videos and witty musical comedy.

Described as ‘part comedy cabaret, part optimistic mental breakdown, Hello, Asteroid promises to leave audiences asking “What was my life after all, who knew a robot could be so sensitive, and what happens to my Flybuys points when I die?”

Performance Details: October 15 at 9pm

Venue: Club Voltaire, 14 Raglan St, North Melbourne

Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Pride and Prejudice

■ Following a near sellout season at the Sydney Opera House and overwhelming response to the initial Melbourne season announcement, the producers of Pride and Prejudice, An Adaptation in Words and Music, have released an additional four performances to the Arts Centre Melbourne season at the Fairfax Studio, until Sunday, October 6.

Pride and Prejudice, an Adaptation in Words and Music is a new theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s most famous work – Pride and Prejudice

The enduring story of the romance between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy is presented in an intimate drawing-room setting, in much the same way that Jane herself first read the story aloud to the Austen family and their closest friends.

Under the direction of Tyran Parke and with book adaptation by Gill Hornby, film, television and stage icon, Nadine Garner brings to life

Austen’s most famous manuscript with musical accompaniment from Carl Davis' score from the BBCTV drama series of Pride and Prejudice, widely considered the most seminal television adaptation of the author’s work.

Joining Nadine on stage will be internationally acclaimed violinist Madeleine Easton, the Australian musician who enthralled a televised audience of 400 million people with her solo performances at the coronation of King Charles III

A rising star of classical piano, Melbourne born Dan Le has already enjoyed an international career spanning four continents.

Pride and Prejudice is arguably the greatest romance novel of the English language. More than 200 years after her death, Jane Austen’s work continues to resonate with every new generation.

It is fitting that much loved Australian actor Nadine Garner will honour this legacy in a unique, but faithful production, promising captivating entertainment, humorous moments and some wonderful surprises.

Until October 6 at the Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne Bookings: artscentremelbourne. com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Substance

■ (R). 140 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.

One word of warning from the start; the new film from Coralie Fargeat (whose excellent debut 2017 feature, Revenge, had a similarly divisive impression on audiences) will not be for everyone, but those who tap into the writer/ director’s wavelength, will be rewarded with a ferociously, and gorily, entertaining horror/comedy/ satire, one which takes no prisoners from its first frame to the last.

Demi Moore plays Elizabeth Sparkle, a once A List actress who now keeps viewer attention through a popular, Jane Fonda style daytime workout show and product commercials.

After taping one particular episode, Elizabeth overhears a conversation with TV executive Harvey (an especially grotesque Dennis Quaid), who is about to fire her because she is ‘too old’ at 50.

Once officially given the news of her departure by Harvey, Elizabeth is involved in a car accident, and while being medically treated at hospital, first encounters someone who may have something secret to offer.

Via a USB slipped into her jacket pocket, Elizabeth is introduced to a procedure known as ’The Substance’, where, if the potential client follows a set of strict rules, will be able to create a younger version of herself.

Feeling a deep sense of selfloathing as the industry turns on her, Elizabeth takes up the mysterious offer, which will lead to Sue (Margaret Qualley) entering her life.

But this symbiotic relationship will lead both down a very dark path. The Substance is a film that is relentless, exhausting and overwhelming.

Fargeat forgoes subtlety in favour of pummelling her audience, tackling subject matter that has been a major issue for women for decades and decades, and the sense of anger and outrage is always on display, entwined with a dark sense of humour.

Working with cinematographer Benjamin Kracun (Promising Young Woman, Beast), production designer Stanislas Reydellet (The Mad Woman’s Ball) and costume designer Emmanuelle Youchnovski (Mascarade), Fargeat creates a vivid world of pleasure and pain, and invokes other film-makers such as Stanley Kubrick, Gaspar Noe, Terry Gilliam and David Cronenberg

There is also a propulsive, highly effective music score by Raffertie.

Fargeat’s script gets a real shot in the arm with the casting of Moore,

someone whose own career has mirrored Elizabeth’s, with her looks being deemed more important than any acting ability, and she fully commits, knowingly moving between the humour and horror of the material. Qualley is also terrific, and both completely trust Fargeat’s vision. Some may say that Fargeat doesn’t know when to quit, allowing the film to go on longer than is necessary, but when the film-making is as genuinely passionate as this, and delivered with such striking skill, one can accept a director’s indulgence. The Substance is truly something to behold, but be prepared for a graphically wild ride. I just hope that it doesn’t take another seven years for Fargeat to make her next film.

RATING - ****½

Speak No Evil

■ (MA). 110 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

For those who haven’t seen the provocative, highly disturbing 2022 Danish original, then this Hollywood remake may deliver the goods, but for those that have, this is a disappointingly compromised film. The basic set-up is the same. A married couple, Ben and Louise Dalton (Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis), and their twelve year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler) are holidaying in Italy when they meet another couple, Paddy (James McAvoy) and Ciara (Aisling Franciosi), who have a young son, Ant, who is around Agnes’ age. The Daltons , who have just relocated from the US to London, receive a postcard from the couple, inviting them to their farm in the British countryside. Initially hesitant, the pair decide to take up Paddy’s offer. Once there, the Daltons, though grateful of the invitation, slowly become unsettled by the couple’s growingly odd behaviour, but wanting to be polite, don’t heed the warning signs to leave early, leading to much more dangerous confrontations. Co-written and directed by James Watkins, who made a strong impression with his 2008 horror/ thriller Eden Lake, seemed to be a good choice to helm the english language adaptation, but considerable changes have been made to soften the original material’s horrific impact, leading to a more conventional finale which substantially dilutes the film’s effectiveness. This, combined with the movie being 15 minutes longer than its source, makes everything feel obvious and predictable. Performances all round are pretty good, with McAvoy having a good time playing the increasingly aggressive Paddy. Like Michael Haneke’s pointless remake of his own Funny Games, the new version of Speak No Evil has a similar feel, taking a memorable, firstrate thriller and unfortunately turning it into something completely redundant. I highly recommend everyone to track the 2022 film down. RATING - **

● ● ● ● Hamish Pickering in Hello, Asteroid

Photo: Luke Jay Designs and Alex Winner

Nadine Garner in Pride and Prejudice, An Adaptation in Words and Music. Photo: Robert Catto

■ Twenty-eight years ago, Chris Kirby was performing his one man show Lips at the Universal Theatre in Fitzroy

I saw the production and had the great pleasure of doing a radio interview with him.

Chris achieved tremendous success as a ventriloquist, comedian and actor in Australia and overseas.

Chris Covington was born in Croydon, England, on New Year's Day 1942 to Peter and Eileen Covington

The family moved to Australia when Chris was around seven years old, settling in Adelaide but moving to Woomera for a period of time during Chris's schooling.

Throughout their childhood, Chris and his younger brother, Andrew were exposed to the theatre through their parents’ participation in local amateur productions, wherever they lived.

From the age of five, young Chris knew he was going to be a ventriloquist.

"I went to a birthday party and the woman had hired a ventriloquist. None of us knew what one was.

“This guy walks on stage with a chair and suitcase. He opens the suitcase and pulls out this humanoid thing.

“The kids were quite disturbed by it. And then suddenly it spoke, it was bizarre. It scared the hell out of me. He (the doll) looked straight at me and asked in this horrible voice; "What's your name?"

Whatever Happened To ... Chris Kirby

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

“I burst into tears and wet my pants. I just got up and ran away."

It seems odd that he continued to follow this profession, considering his first experience with the doll wasn't a happy one.

Once Chris's mother explained to him what ventriloquism was, he thought it was just wonderful.

A few months of working at the Commonwealth Bank in Adelaide were enough to convince him of the merits of a life on the stage.

He changed his name to Chris Kirby and practiced ventriloquism. Chris was chosen as a host of a children's television program in Adelaide which launched him on a career which would eventually take him overseas.

Chris was mentored by Ron Blaskett and used a doll called ‘Terry’ in his act. He worked at the London Palladium and appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Chris had great success in London with the play Lips Ron Blaskett took over all of Chris's Australian bookings whilst he was overseas.

Donald O'Connor convinced Chris to move to the US and Donald's agent managed him for several years.

Chris worked at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood during the 1970s.

He regularly returned to Australia for TV and stage performances with leading artists such as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett and Charles Aznavour.

Chris Kirby suffered early onset dementia and passed away in 2016 at the age of 74 His funeral service was held at St James Anglican Church in Turramurra

He is survived by his former wives, Judy, Debbie and Christine and children, Michael, Shahn and Peter.

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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CELEBRATING VIBRANT VERSATILITY OF CLAY

Generation Clay: Reimaging Asian Heritage is an exhibition celebrating the vibrant versatility of clay, presented by a new generation of Asian-Australian contemporary artists.

Together, these artists are reimagining traditional and ceramic forms in ways that resonate with our current moment.

This exhibition will engage with a multiplicity of concepts – from personal histories and memories, cultural heritage and family ties to mythological and popular culture narratives.

Curated by Vipoo Srivilasa, a recognised teacher in the field of ceramics, Generation Clay started with 14 artists from across Australia being invited to create a new work using a palette of predominately blue and white.

The colour blueis also an unifying feature of the exhibitor’s design, alluding to the wider discourses of blue and white patterning, it’s connections to global movement and its reinterpretation and translation through form and motif over time.

Nestled in the heart of the exhibition is The Bloom Room, a special making area where exhibition visitors can participate in a range of changing monthly activities, from handcrafted origami flowers and tiny clay objects, to sharing secret powers and stories.

The Bloom Room is your space to create, connect and collaborate with the artworks and artists featured in Generation Clay.

Exhibition closes Sunday, November 24.

Bunjil Place

2 Patrick North east Drive Narre Warren

Town Hall Gallery

Pattern Recognition is a major exhibition at Town Hall Gallery exploring the intentions and motivations if artists who continually engage in a theme, subject or visual style throughout their creative process.

The human brain’s ability to identify patterns and repeat symbols allow us to see with the information we already know, finding structure, ce-

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menting knowledge, and gaining further understanding, The allure of returning to, reconsidering by retraining our understanding speaks to our mind’s ability to interrogate and innovate. Express through purposeful and continued use of colour and form, pattern and repetition, motif and subject, Pattern Recognition features artists who have dedicated their practice to exploring and evolving a particular concept, or enduring preoccupation.

Exhibition closes Saturday October 26 Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

Maroondah

Euphoria – John Aslanidis

Encoded with optimistic energy, euphoria is a new digital installation springing from animations of John Aslanidis paintings.

The project explores the relationship between sound, vision and sensation, as well as emergence theory where complex patterns emerge out of simple interactions.

Euphoria is a collaboration between Aslanidis, local immersive experience company Pixall and sound artist Brian May.

Aslanidis has been exploring the relationship between sound and vision for more than 20 using colour and line to create chromate intensities that resemble the experience of listening to music.

Based in Melbourne, he has exhibited extensively in Australia, and overseas with regular exhibitions in New York and Berlin. Exhibition closes November 3. Maroondah Art Gallery 179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood

Opera: La Boheme

■ Melbourne Opera’s production of La Boheme was staged at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre.

A story of four Bohemians living in a garret in Paris. In the garret above them lives Mimi an embroiderer. Mimi is in love with Rodolfo a student in the garret below.

Mimi was excellently played by Elena Xanthodakis, an excellent singer who has graced the world stages. A superb performance of the character.,

Rodolfo was portrayed by tenor Boyd Owen, a great performance and Boyd worked well with Elena. A lovely pair working well together, and their duets were a delight.

Musetta was portrayed by soprano Helena Dix, not only a wonderful voice but a lovel actor handling her role with ease.

Marcello, a baritone, was played by Christopher Tonkin, another great performance adding to the high standard of the evening.

Kohn Bolton-Wood played two roles, that of Benoit and Alcindoro. As Alcindoro he was left with not only his own bill but the students’ bill as well. And his reaction brought the house down.,

A busy stage with a large chorus and orchestra. A successful evening from Melbourne Opera - Peter Kemp

Circus Oz Hub

■ For the first time since 2019, the vibrant Circus Oz Hub returns with a stacked program featuring some of Australia’s most exciting circus acts, school holiday fun for the family and electric late night entertainment for the duration of Melbourne Fringe 2024.

■ The one-time muscle-bound Chippendale model Jamie Durie is to feature in a new building program on Channel 7. Commencing October, 'Living With Purpose' is all about the house being built and when completed house will become Home Sweet Home for Jamie's family of three. The series is educational in the use of use of sustainable, re-cycled products.

Final curtain call

■ The Western Theatre, opened in 1928, is for sale. Of recent times the once popular palace has been a cultural hub for the local Estonian community. There appear two possibilities to keep the doors open-rebrand as a boutique entertainment venue, or, perish the thought, bulldoze the historic theatre and build apartments.

Lex’s legacy

■ What a comedic talent Lex Marinos had, particularly in Kingswood Country, bouncing one liners off Ted Bullpit. Aged in his mid-seventies Lex died of cancer. Rest in Peace.

Rebel, Royce on red carpet

■ Rebel Wilson took her 22-month-old daughter Royce to the opening screening of Rebel's film 'The Deb' entered in the Toronto International Film Festival. They both looked glam as they posed for pics. Rebel has attracted lots of controversary about the film but not to be deterred Rebel has a new film in production starring Australia's own Shane

Jamie Durie returns

with Peter Kemp

Jacobson

■ The Timeless Summer Tour features headliners Bonnie Tyler, Boy George, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Starship. Wow, what a line-up, they are due to perform in a one-night stand at Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley, January 24, 2025 .

- John O’Keefe

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● Chris Kirby

He married for the first time in 1965 and moved to Sydney to work in the nightclubs.

● ● ● ● Jamie Durie

Across Across Down Down

2. Supervisory (position)

7. Pays brief visit (5,2)

11. Rule

17. Yacht pole

18. Untruth

19. Spanish cheer

20. Ellipse

21. Hangover symptom

22. Decreased

23. Woeful

26. Unfilled space

28. Citizen soldiers

29. Adolescent

31. Existence

34. World computer link

36. Archfiend

39. Female equines

41. Roused

43. Suspension of workers (3-3)

46. Morocco's capital

47. Writer, Emily ...

49. Frolicked

51. Pharaohs' tombs

52. Repaints (car)

53. Short-sighted

54. Lieu

55. Flip in air

56. Ill-treatment

61. Featured musicians

64. Nautical speed unit

65. Fellows

66. Extending

67. ... or nay

69. Possessor

71. US coins

74. Not apparent

76. Penny-pincher

78. Elderly horse

79. Phlegm condition

81. Anti-terrorist squad (1,1,1)

83. Wigwam

84. Aunt's husband

86. Scented purple flower

89. Desert illusions

90. Humility

93. Roll (dice)

94. Sailor's yes (3,3)

97. Made (wage)

100. From India or China

101. Saviour

103. Subway

106. Long letter

108. Short-circuited

109. Mistake (4-2)

110. Untied

111. Islamic governors

112. Renowned

113. Power group

115. Salon worker (4,7)

118. Minor roads (4,7)

121. Be without

124. Early harps

128. Hickory tree nut

129. Aimed

130. Cosmos scientists

134. Brings up (child)

135. Excessively fat

136. Overshadow

137. Fragrance

138. Existing

139. Abandon

140. Alluring

143. Natural disaster, ... wave

144. Vote in

147. Film

150. Extinct bird

151. White flower (7,4)

155. Not justified

157. Chime

158. Smell

159. Concur

162. Snapshots

164. Harrowing trial

167. Doctor

168. Rid of lice

169. Comfy seat (4,5)

172. Journalists' credits (2-5)

173. Polite

174. Unassuming

177. Deprive of food

180. Islands

181. Flight from reality

183. Reconstructed

184. Notorious gangster (2,6)

186. Potato variety

187. In vain, to no ...

188. Fulfilled (demand)

191. Actress, ... Diaz

195. See next page (1,1,1)

197. Megastars

198. Earphones

200. Idiocy

202. Middle-distance runner

203. Weeding implement

205. Protrudes (6,3)

206. ... de Cologne

208. Pleasant

209. Fireproof material

212. Funeral guests

215. US Mormon state

217. Feeble

220. Capital of Iowa, Des ...

222. Hiding game

224. Close watch (5,3)

226. Fries lightly

228. Wife, the ...

229. Bake (meat)

230. Crazier

232. Check

235. La Scala city

236. Dallas is there

238. Well-meaning person (2-6)

241. Spot

242. Admonish

243. Gain through will

244. Singer, ... Horne

246. Require

252. Mental stress

253. Renounce throne

254. Eyelid swelling

255. Focal point

256. Rug

257. East European

258. Opposition

259. Shipping route (3,4)

260. School project

1. Right on target (4-2)

2. Dr Jekyll's alter ego (2,4)

3. Ark builder

4. Moves (towards)

5. Recognise

6. Peru beasts

7. Battery segment

8. Grass

9. Weary sound

10. Xmas

11. Responds

12. Contraptions

13. Crocodile relatives

14. Taverns

15. Small lump

16. Wine jug

24. Trophies

25. Addressed crowd

26. Shaking motion

27. Listing articles

28. Actors Gibson or Brooks

30. Lamb's mother

32. Lack of aptitude

33. Instructors

35. Lament

37. Defence force

38. Beastliest

39. Raider

40. Glimpse

42. Map guide

44. Chooses

45. Thrifty

47. Long-snouted monkey

48. Ice-free Norwegian port

50. Rounded roof

53. Ponder

57. Freedom from guilt

58. Bare

59. Rocket ship crew

60. Talks keenly

62. Mountaineer's tool (3,3)

63. Oppress

65. Judi Dench stars in ... Henderson

Presents

68. Aviator, ... Johnson

70. Vigilantly

72. Admission

73. Old photo colour

74. Open sore

75. Dessert, ... caramel

77. Kenya & Tanzania region (4,6)

80. Letter jumbles

82. Italian city

85. Come together

87. Daunted

88. Prince Edward, ... of Wessex

91. Biblical garden

92. Auction

95. Containing nothing

96. Upwardly mobile young people

98. Ripped apart, torn ...

99. Naked models

102. Group loyalty (6,2,5)

104. Nimble-fingered

105. Helps

107. Piercingly

113. Flowered

114. Requested from menu

116. US cotton state

117. Betrayal crime

119. Cavalryman

120. Codswallop

122. Accomplish

123. US motorbike stuntman, Evel ...

125. Extract (metal)

126. In the Arctic Circle

127. Specifically (2,3)

128. Sacred song

130. Astern

131. Weight unit

132. Record label (1,1,1)

133. Droop

141. Pseudonyms

142. US Rhode Island resort

145. Lengthy (4-6)

146. Droll plays

148. Totally preoccupies

149. Unable to read and write

152. Behaved

153. Louts

154. Finish

155. Great Bear constellation, ... Major

156. Jockey

160. Congers or morays

161. Native American tribespeople

163. Stitched garment edges

165. Cain & ...

166. Vending machine

167. Hitler book, ... Kampf

170. Vile act

171. Largest Turkish city

175. Leaves out

176. Praise highly

178. Panic

179. Current (permit)

182. Prison occupant

185. Progressed (4,2)

188. Names used wrongly

189. Most easily offended

190. Cigar dust

192. Almond biscuit

193. Most corroded

194. Flightless bird

195. Trite remark

196. Band

199. Induces

201. Made amends

204. Rowing aids

207. In present condition (2,2)

210. Companies

211. Samples (wine)

213. Coral bank

214. Safari

216. Large yacht

217. Scavenge

218. Tardiest

219. Your school, ... mater

221. Slip up

223. German or Greek

225. Eastern veils

227. In the past, long ...

228. Russian space station

231. Putrefy

233. Four score

234. Toughen (steel)

235. Liqueur, crème de ...

237. Afternoon nap

239. Most senior

240. Enfold

245. Urges on, ... up

247. Junior Scouts

248. Epic tale

249. Notion

250. Highest point

251. Windmill arm

By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au

Half-A-Heart

■ Australia’s largest community choir, Pop Choir , is celebrating its most ambitious project yet. The release of a new original single Half A Heart is to promote awareness about heart health particularly when it comes to women. It will be launched on World Heart Day, September 29, with a free community performance on the iconic red steps of Queensbridge Square in Melbourne’s South Bank at 12 Noon. The single and video clip are available through streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

Turn Up The Radio

■ Melbourne singer-songwriter Brendan McMahon has released his new single. Turn Up The Radio is an upbeat, feel good, Saturday night party song that will have your feet tapping and you singing along after your first listen. It's just good fun, says Brendan and follows on from his recent ISSA international music award in Atlanta, Georgia More info www.brendanmcm.com

Adalita

■ Humdinger Frankston presents Aussie music icon Adalita on Saturday, October 5, commencing 8pm. A founding member and principal songwriter of multi-ARIA Award nominated band Magic Dirt, Adalita looks forward to playing songs from her new album Inland, and a few old favourites in a close up and personal solo mode. Tickets at Trybooking.

- Rob Foenander

Bell Shakespeare looks to 2025

■ Bell Shakespeare has announced its 2025 Season, as it prepares to celebrate the company’s 35th anniversary next year.

For the first time in Australia in nearly 30 years, the company stages Shakespeare’s political epic Coriolanus in the intimate surrounds of The Neilson Nutshell in Sydney and the Fairfax Studio in Melbourne

Acclaimed director Marion Potts returns to Bell Shakespeare for the first time in 15 years at the helm of a new production of Henry 5. Rounding out the Season, Artistic Director Peter Evans’ raw 2023 production of Romeo & Juliet will tour across the country to metropolitan and regional centres for the annual national tour.

To open the season, celebrated theatre maker and former Associate Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare Marion Potts directs a new production Henry 5

Starring dynamic newcomer Lebanese Australian actor JK Kazzi in his mainstage theatre debut, Shakespeare’s history play is given Potts’ female perspective on a story centred on young men going to war.

In Henry 5, one of the most famous war plays of all time, young Prince Hal has left his wayward adolescence behind and assumed the mantle of kingship.

Following a humiliating insult by the French prince, King Henry launches England into a war with

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France to claim the throne he believes is rightfully his and, against all odds, he leads his troops from despair to climactic victory at the Battle of Agincourt. As Henry is hailed a warrior, and a hero, Shakespeare explores the costs of war.

For the first time in nearly 30 years, Bell Shakespeare stages one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known works, the political epic Coriolanus.

Directed by Artistic Director Peter Evans and starring Logie winner Hazem Shammas (Macbeth, Safe Harbour, The Twelve, The Clearing) in the titular role and veteran Australian actor Peter Carroll, this production tells the tale of war, power and politics that is both thrilling and disturbingly familiar.

Coriolanus is a ferocious warrior and defender of Rome, but his contempt for the public, and his refusal to play the political game, see him banished from the city he once protected. When he joins forces with his former enemy to seek vengeance against Rome, the fate of the city, and of Coriolanus himself, hangs in the balance.

For the company’s annual national tour, Evans’ acclaimed 2023 production of Romeo & Juliet will tour to 26 venues across the country. Introducing the magnetic Madeline Li as Juliet, this beautifully intimate production brings audiences closer than ever before to the intensity and the heartbreak of Shakespeare’s most evocative tragedy.

● ● Madeline Li in Romeo and Juliet

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Banyule

■ Bakewell Ward. SHAW, Callum. DI PASQUALE, Mark. ROUMELIOTIS, William. SCOTT, David. HIRD, Stephen. ROOKS, Nicola.

■ Beale Ward. NEALY, Elizabeth.

■ Chelsworth Ward. McKERN, Alida. MURRAY, Kristina. AYOUB, Houwaida.

■ Griffin Ward. GRIFFITHS, David. PERKINS, Matt. McLACHLAN, Keith. CASTALDO, Peter.

■ Grimshaw Ward. GEE, Rory. GAROTTI, Rick. BOATWRIGHT, Sam.

■ Hawdon Ward. BHATIA, Raj. CARDAMONE, Will. KEARNEY, Chris. WOOD, Matt.

■ Ibbott Ward. MURPHY-WEBSTER, Melissa. BROWN, Paul. CURRY, Alicia. HIRST, Marty. CRAWLEY, Nina.

■ Olympia Ward. O'KANE, Mary. LANGDON, Craig. MOHAMED, Abdirizak. CHILDS, Alex. LIBAN, Amina. MOORE, Lucas. PALLISER, Wendy. MORLAND, Paul.

■ Sherbourne Ward. SANDARS, Lauren. CHAMPION, Alison. ROBERTSON, Ian. GILLIES, Greta. GIOVAS, Michelle.

Bayside

■ Beckett Ward. TAYLOR-HAYNES, Debbie. CLARK, Jess. SUTTON, Chris. HOOVER, Garry.

■ Bleazby Ward. ANDREWS, Lily. MAVER, Lyn. IRLICHT, Robert. SOLDATOS, Jerry. RUNDELL, John. FISCHETTO, Tony. GALVIN, Jenson.

■ Boyd Ward. BARCA, Christine. STITFOLD, Fiona. WILLIAMS, David. MCINTOSH, Kylie. PROSKURNYA, Jane Ev. HEALEY, Nicholas. NOUMAN, Faiza.

■ Castlefield Ward. WOOD, Tim. MURRAY, Elli. HOWARD, Kevin. ARMSTRONG, Toni. HANSEN, Penelope Ann. CLEMENTS, Karen. CATLIN, James D. CAMPBELL, Richard. HUGHES, Hamish. MCSWEENEY, Amanda. IRLICHT, Bella. BUCCHERI, Robyn. HARKIN, Colleen.

■ Dendy Ward. TSEYTLIN, Mark. XU, Ming Min. RAWLINSON, Mike. LURIE, David. EL MOUALLEM, Hanna. BRYANT, Joanne. FRENCH, Natalie. SCANLON, Terence. NUTMAN, Alex. GOLDSTAT, Joshua. WOLF, Steve. BARTELS, Thomas. JOFFE, Lindsey. GEORGOULOS, Paras. MCFADDEN, Hugh. SMITH, Greg. HEFFERNAN, Michael. DO ROZARIO-ROMIC, Isabella.

■ Ebden Ward. KAPLAN, Matthew. EVANS, Laurence. PERRY, David. COCHRANE, Ian. ABADEE, Janet. WATTS, Timothy David. CLEMENTS, Calista. LEIGH, Geoff. MAILLARD, Clifford.

■ Ivison Ward. HOCKLEY, Andrew. HOULT, Brandon. KRUGER, Liam. LONG, James. BATZIALAS, Nicholas. CASTELLI, Sonia. REGAN, Alysia. AUSTIN, Lyn. SAGRIS-DESMOND, Anastasia.

Boroondara

■ Bellevue Ward. HUANG, Serena. DAWSON, David. NOLAN, Michael. BALL, Gregory. ALLAN, Samuel.

■ Cotham Ward. KELLY, Liz. SINFIELD, Felicity.

■ Gardiner Ward. BURGE, Michael. CHU, David. FRANCO, Victor.

■ Glenferrie Ward. GAULT, Wes. ALDEMIR, Sam. PATTISON, Rochelle.

■ Junction Ward. GILLIES, Di. OSBORNESMITH, Mal.

■ Lynden Ward. SENIOR, Colton. HOLLINGSWORTH, Lisa. LAMB, Michael.

■ Maling Ward. NICHOLLS, Anthony. IBUKI, Shima. ADDIS, Jane. WAN, Sam.

■ Maranoa Ward . CAMPBELL, Peter. WATSON, Cynthia. PATTAS, Chris. CARTER, Jackie.

■ Riversdale Ward. DUNCAN, Priscilla. KELLY, Wayne. BAILLIEU, Rob.

■ Solway Ward . KALRA, Atul. BELLAMY, Kate. TOWNEND, Zachary. FRIEND-PEREIRA, John. MORGAN, Adrian.

■ Studley Ward. STAVROU, Nick. TORNEY, Sophie. TOWE, Amanda. SULLIVAN, Kym.

Brimbank

■ Albanvale Ward . RASPA, Kristian. HUSSEIN, Mariam.

■ Cherry Creek Ward . MARKHAM, Andrea. MENDOZA, Eiren. TRUONG, Kim Thien. O'REILLY, Thomas. BLORE, Graeme.

■ Copernicus Ward . CAO, Chien Duc. HAVELAS, Aristea. ATANASOVSKA, Draga. KORONEOS, Stefan Christopher. ANDREEVSKI, Dimitri. NIKOLIC, Sonja. GIUDICE, Margaret. KERR, Maria. GAUCI, Adrian. BETHI, Bhasker Reddy. PAPAFOTIOU, Georgina. CAPPELLI, Dianne.

■ Delahey Ward. VU, Don. NAUMOVSKI, Vasko. NIKOLIC, Katharine. GREENWOOD, Angelina. ACEVSKI, Jason. GALATI, Robert. SINGH, Poonam D.

■ Grasslands Ward. ASHRAF, Tauseef. NGUYEN, Leanna. DANG, Thuy.

■ Harvester Ward. SELIGMANN, Benoit. WALSH, Liz. KRUK, Daniel. DOUGLAS, Ian.

■ Horseshoe Bend Ward. TACHOS, Virginia. ACKERMAN, Fred. BRUNO, Rosa. MELHEM, Lina.

■ Kororoit Creek Ward. HOLLINGWORTH, Paul. DAVID, Sam. BLIGH, Ben. O'REILLY, Christopher. NGUYEN, Lucy.

■ Mount Derrimut Ward. MUSCAT, Sam Charles Joseph. VORGIATZIDIS, Tayla. TARCZON, Les. BAUCH, Joh. JEKIC, Mark Bernhard.

■ Organ Pipes Ward. CAMENZULI, Joseph. LEO, Frank. CULLIA, Joe. CHITTEDI, Srujan Reddy. RASIC, Ranka. COVENTRY, Peter.

■ St Albans East Ward. RUDD, Van Thanh. PHAM, Duyen Anh. LE, Trinh. TA, Nghi Neil. TRIBE, Nick. HUSSAIN, Sajid.

Cardinia

■ Beacon Hills Ward . WAGSTAFF, Kylie. OWEN, Brett.

■ Bunyip Ward. POMEROY, Alanna. PARKER, Travis.

■ Central Ward . ROSS, Collin. DEVDAS NAIDU, Rekha.

■ Henty Ward . SUNJIDA, Shoheli. ROBERTS, Liz. MPHANDE, Cecilia Rabecca. RYAN, Carol. GRIGG, Stephanie.

■ Officer Ward. POTTER, Samantha-Jane. MALHOTRA, Ron.

■ Pakenham Hills Ward. KOWARZIK, Jack.

■ Ranges Ward. OLDENBURGER, Catherine. NICKELL, David. SPRINGFIELD, Jeff.

■ Toomuc Ward. DAVIES, Stephanie Marie. THOMSEN, Casey. BARDALES SALGUERO, Rodrigo Alonso. DHILEEPAN, Amirthalingam.

■ Westernport Ward. CAMERON, Kaye. PATON, Trudi.

Casey

■ Akoonah Ward. RAHAMAN, Mush. PAGLIUCA, Dianne. FERDINANDS, Patrick R. SHAH, Kushal. DOWLING, Scott William. DENNISON, Samuel.

■ Casuarina Ward. LAZAROS, Rex. ROSS, Kim. KELAART, Michael. SAMUEL, Lyndon. FLANNERY, Rex. ALI, Morteza. FOREMAN, Jane. KHALIQY, Mariam. CARMODY, Suzanne. QADIRI, Bassir.

■ Correa Ward. NESHAT, Abdullah. RYAN, Tracey. ROWE, Gary. SANDHAWALIA, Onkar Singh. AGGARWAL, Kanu. NASERI, Shegofa.

■ Cranbourne Gardens Ward. LAKE, Anthony. CROWTHER, Michelle. MUIR, Jo. KAPITANY, Tamas. NHLIZIYO, Blessing. MELTON, Mary Beth.

■ Dillwynia Ward. KAMALJEET SINGH, Jaz Masuta. PANG, Joe. DHALIWAL, Baljinder, WALTER, Anthony. BISSELL, David. DISSANAYAKE, Anthony. HEWA MADDUMAGE, Champika. GILL, Gurpreet.

■ Grevillea Ward. POWELL, Carmen. MATULEC, Stephen. CHIRUNGA, Sinfree. CAPON, Stephen. PARR, David. PERRY, Dave. SAYED, Haroon. POSTMA, Bernie. TERNEL, John.

■ Kalora Ward. MAZOORI, Zabi. NGUYEN, Duc. SMULDERS, Peterine. SAWYER, Damien. JOVER, Fred. OATES, Brian Herbert. AMBROS, Melinda. LUWANGA, Jafri Katagara. AHMED, Afroz.

■ Kowan Ward. SKROBO, Christine. MENDIS, Kasuni. GEORGE, Joby. BUMRAH, Gagan. TAYLOR, Shane. CARR, Bernard Brian. ERFANI, Jawad. NAYAK, Raj.

■ Quarters Ward. WOOD, Ian. ROLFE, David. EAVES, Carolyn. ROBINSON, Kuljeet Kaur. BAIRD, Craig. HUSSAIN, Aftab. RASIMI, Ridvan. SUKHIJA, Jagdeep Singh.

■ River Gum Ward. COLEMAN, Asher. PAGE, Garry. YOUSAFI, Nazir. HANSEN, Geoff. ROSARIO, Damien. PEREIRA, Lynette. SMITH, Wayne.

■ Tooradin Ward. DIZON, Jennifer. KAUR, Kuldeep. SINGH, Ravneet. GAI, Andrew. KELLY, Brenton. YAGHOBI, Ali. TASSONE, Anthony. ■ Waratah Ward. YAWARI, Nasser. KOOMEN, Stefan. DILBAZ, Burak. ALAM, Ezatullah. SINGH, Jamel Kaur.

Darebin

■ Central Ward. TAYLOR, Alexander. WALTERS, Craig. CHIN, Zheng. ROWE, Cameron. MAY, Courtney. BECK, Rob. MESSINA, Lina. OLARIS, Kristine.

■ North Central Ward. ITALIANO, Carmel. LAHIFF-JENKINS, Carmen. LENEHAN, Jess. TSALKOS, Vasilios. HELMY, Mohammad. WILLIAMS, Julie. KEMP, Hamish.

■ North East Ward. LAURENCE, Tim Singh. MACKIE, Nathan. SMITH, Craig. LAITALA, Nina. NGUYEN, Kim Ly. ARTURI, Matt.

■ North West Ward. GRECO, Gaetano. SLATER, Adam. WOOD, Geraldine. PATERSON, Patchouli.

■ South Central Ward. WHITE, Simone. JELLEY, Ruth. LANDRAY, Liz. DAVIES, Carmel.

■ South East Ward. DIMITRIADIS, Emily. THEWLIS, Melanie. JOHNSTON, Mark. GREENE, Mary. LUNT, Carolyn M. RENNIE, Susan. TSIGARAS, Elias. ATYEO, James.

■ South Ward . PANDILOVSKI, Melentie. PLOWMAN, Edward. O'BRIEN, Julie.

■ South West Ward. POLGLAZE, Kate. SANGSTER, Alexandra. ROSE, Cat.

■ West Ward. PRICE, Steph. SANAGHAN, Brian. ZEMBEKIS, Leon. BHATHAL, Alex. NEWTON, Susanne. BOGLIS, Connie.

Frankston

■ Ballam Ward. BOLAM, Kris. MARSAL, Adam. HUGHES, Steven. SOLIS, Cristy.

■ Centenary Park Ward. CHEESEMAN, Andrew. OSBORNE, Shane. RODGERS, Maureen. O'REILLY, Michael.

■ Derinya Ward. VANDERSTADT, Hans. HUGHES, Liam. BABIC, Iva. HILL, Brad. HOULT, Ashleigh. GRACE, Cassandra.

■ Elisabeth Murdoch Ward . WANAT, Cherie. TAYLER, Suzette. ABRAHAM, Chrysten. JACKSON, Renee. KAY, Henryk. McDONALD, Stephen.

■ Kananook Ward. AITKEN, Glenn. STAGG, Trent. STARK, Lisa. PITHER, Nathan. GREEN, Emily.

■ Lyrebird Ward. HAVIS, Nathan. KEATS, Sam. CONROY, Steffie.

■ Pines Ward. TURNER, Justin. BAKER, Sue. GRAUS, Bernadette. BROWNFIELDHANNA, Quinney.

■ Wilton Ward. COLLISON, Annaliese. RENDELL, Richard. PHILIP, Prasad. ASKER, David.

■ Yamala Ward. BUTLER, Nathan. EBBOTT, Garry. FRAWLEY, Ben. NEWMAN, Sheila. TOMS, Steve. WARDLE, Alistair.

Glen Eira

■ Bambra Ward. McNAUGHTON, Catherine. CADERAMANPULLE, Anouchkar. SHMUEL, Shane. GROSS, Max. ESAKOFF, Margaret. CODRON, Richard. DAVID, Elen.

■ Booran Ward. KARSLAKE, Jane. LYELL, Meg. CADE, Anne-Marie. KARP, Cliff. KOADLOW, Jeremy.

■ Caulfield Park Ward. GRAEVE, Tammy. PARASOL, Sam. TRAVIS, Jaynaya. DENG, Victor. STEEDMAN, James.

■ Jasper Ward. DANIEL, Arabella. HAN, J. LOBO, Josh.

■ Mallanbool Ward . BREDA, Robert. PALAMARAS, Nick. YOUNG, Kimberley. MAGEE, Jim.

■ Moorleigh Ward. NISBET, Karen. RIMBALDO, Kay.

■ Murrumbeena Ward. RAGNI, Luca. AITKEN, Matthew. PILLING, Neil. KREYMER, Edward. BUGBIRD, Callum.

■ Orrong Ward. STEINER, Lily. PENNICUIK, Sue. CRAIG, Mike. SALAMON, Yossi. ZMOOD, Simone.

■ Wattle Grove Ward. MORRISON, Angus. LAW, Kenneth. STONE, Eric. HUNT, Emiko. GLANCE, Angie. KORN, Mish-elle. ZHANG, Li.

Greater Dandenong

■ Cleeland Ward . GARAD, Rhonda. HAYDAR BIG, Zahra. LONG, Angela. HEWAVITHARANA, Pradeep.

■ Dandenong North Ward. FORMOSO, Daniel. IERONE, Rosana. TANNOUS, Rhonda. TOMIC, Branka. MILKOVIC, Bob.

■ Dandenong Ward. MEMETI, Jim. RIZAI, Rahima.

■ Keysborough South Ward. MUZUR, Ajdin. BRYANT, Alexandra. DO, Isabella. GONSALVEZ, Geraldine. JANKOVIC, Sasha.

■ Keysborough Ward . YIM, Melinda. PINCHEIRA, Reinaldo Ivan. BROWN, Peter. IN, Hemara. GOV, Tevyn. DANG, Daniel. AKKURT, Sinan.

■ Noble Park North Ward. BILLINGS, Will. AGRAVANTE, Love. RATHNAYAKE, Karl. FORMOSO, Lana.

■ Noble Park Ward. TAN, Sophie.

■ Springvale Central Ward. BUNLAY, Meng. TRUONG, Hor. DALTON, Brian. LE, Alice Phuong. LE, Minh. STEBBINGS, Sean.

■ Springvale North Ward. DINH, Huong. HOLL, Angela. O'REILLY, Sean.

■ Springvale South Ward. HEM, Malab. YIM, Thayhorn. TRUONG, Loi. TRAN, Andy. SOK, Lin. THAI, Yen.

■ Yarraman Ward. DANH, Phillip. COOK, Ian.

Hobsons Bay

■ Altona Meadows Ward. ROCHE, Liam. GRIMA, Diana. PHELAN, Matthew. LAMBRA, Ranbir.

■ Altona North Ward . DAMASOLIOTIS, Alexandra. THISTLETHWAITE, Ryan. JOSKE, Rowena. HAWLI, Rayane.

■ Altona Ward . BROWN, Irene. KELLANDER, Daria. MILLER, Susan. PAULL, Phillip. RIPPON, Tim R.

■ Laverton Ward. MORGAN, Paula. KEYSMACPHERSON, Paddy. MIKULA, Tori.

■ Spotswood Ward. BISHOP, Kristin. ROYAL, Hayley. KADE, Daniel. MCKENNA, Rosa. BAARINI, Omar.

■ Williamstown North Ward. ANSALONE, Alexander. NORTON, Nicholas. ASSAF, Wajde Ghazi. DISBURY, Michael.

■ Williamstown War. MAGTENGAARD, Ingrid. BENTLEY, Lisa.

Hume

■ Aitken Ward . MOORE, Carly. SINGH, Gurpreet. KAUR, Harsimran.

■ Bababi Marning Ward. ABBOUCHE, Mohamad. OZTAS, Ozcan. HADDAD, John. BOLAT, Sema N. MARR, Graeme David. NAEEM, Asif. YIGIT, Burhan.

■ Burt-kur-min Ward. MESTOU, Hussam. SANDHU, Sarwan Singh. HARDIE, Jo. MANN, Gurpreet Singh. KUMAR, Manoj. SINGH, Avonjot. GARG, Manisha. FAROOQ, Sabahat. OVEREND, Jim.

■ Emu Creek Ward. MEDCRAFT, Jack. DANCE, Trevor. HAMLEY, Kate. HARRISON, Natalie. BELL, Jarrod. KARAGIANNIDIS, John.

■ Merlynston Creek Ward. AGUILUS, Joe. YOLBULAN, Mutullah Can. SHAH, Shahnoor. KULUK, Yesim. GOCOL, Ibrahim. HAWLI, Bassima. HAWEIL, Sheena. GRIFFITHS, Micaela. SHERRY, Karen.

■ Mount Ridley Ward. BHULLAR, Amarjeet Singh. HARRINGTON, Marcus. AMBATI, Venkata. SINGH, Ricky Rataul. POUDEL, Ananta Raj. ENGLISH, Daniel. MANN, Raj.

■ Roxburgh Park Ward. MAHMUD, Yasir. DI BIASE, Phillip. THOMAS, Sargon. UL MURTAZA, Muhammad Nisar. SILVA, Roshan.

The Victorian Electoral Commission advises of the following Council nominees, in ballot paper order.

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WILLIAMS, David. JESSOP , Drew. ALBANDAR, Muhtadi. MISHO, Sam. AGEED, Sahar.

■ Tullamarine Ward . JACKSON, Jodi. HANNA, Linda. KURT, Naim.

■ Woodlands Ward . GAGEN, Steve. UDUGAMPALA, Lalith. HUSSAIN, Khalid. ATMACA, Adem. ISSA, Assaad Eddie. HAWEIL, Joseph.

■ Yubup Ward . MOURADIAN, Vikein. SHAHZAD, Muhammad. SINGH, Guri. SINGH, Sahib. WATSON, Ally. GRECO, Emily. SOHI, Ravneet Singh.

Kingston

■ Banksia Ward . PARRANT, Rosemary. MURDAY, Kalina. SMITH, Heather. HOWE, Chris.

■ Bunjil Ward. ATHANASOPOULOS, Tony. KAUR, Nikki.

■ Caruana Ward. WHITE, Caroline. SHEIKH NASIR, Riz. CRUPI, Joe. BEVINAKOPPA, Gandhi. CARTY, Michael. RAYKHTIN-BREITENFELD, Natan. PEULICH, Sav. HUGHES, Shannon. LEE, Eric.

■ Chicquita Ward . AGIRTAN, Jane. FRENCH, Wandzia. RICCIUTI, Anna. DAVIES, Tracey. PISTONE, Lina. McKAY, Jayden. DOBLE, Emma. WEST, Rosemary. BALDOCK, Ian. McDONALD, Lachlan.

■ Como Ward. BECKETT, David. XU, Ya Ge. HILL, Chris. OXLEY, Victoria. LENARCIC, Brendan/

■ Karkarook Ward. STEVENSON, Lauren. LING, Jono. SAAB, Hadi. AMBADGATTI, Shiva.

■ Longbeach Ward. CURRIE, Bronwyn. DIXON, Samara. WALKER, David. GILLING, Luke. PARRANT, Rohan. OXLEY, Georgina.

■ Melaleuca Ward. CASSIDY, Jack

See questionnaire response Jack Cassidy. LAW, Tess. BRESKIN, Alex. DUBOUT, Declan. NOLAN, Gavin. BLACK, Louise.

■ Sandpiper Ward. ASHWORTH-COLLETT, Kirralee. GARCIA, Abraham Jesus. FOUNTAIN, Graham. NUTT, Kealey.

■ Wattle Ward. WOODS, Geoff. PIRIHI, Trent. EREVNIDIS, Georgia. DAVEY-BURNS, Jenna. DORIAN, Amiriya. VISIC, Nadica. COMAZZETTO, Aldo.

■ Yammerbook Ward. EDEN, David. FIRMAN, Tony. O'DONNELL, Sarah. MOORE, Susanna. GLANVILLE, Mellissa. LOZA, Daniel. TARULLI, Mark. McMAHON, Greg.

Knox

■ Baird Ward. ALLRED, Yvonne. GILCHRIST, Samantha. LOCKWOOD, Peter. SAULTRY, Gary. CHURCH, Andrew.

■ Chandler Ward. KENNETT, Paige. BRUCE, Ryan. HARRIS, Matt. KIDNEY, Jeff.

■ Collier Ward. ELDERHORST, Jesse. GRIFFITHS, Aidan. SUN, Emily. DUNCAN, Chris.

■ Dinsdale Ward . LEECH, Gary. DEVARAPALLI, Sitha. GRASSO, Sorina. WILLIAMS, Robert.

■ Dobson Ward. BAKER, Meagan. HOLLAND, Tony. COX, Emily. STROUD, Joe.

■ Friberg Ward . CONSIDINE, Parisa. LAUKENS, Susan.

■ Scott Ward. WU, Lily. COOPER, Lisa.

■ Taylor Ward. PEARCE, Susan. MASON, Robert.

■ Tirhatuan Ward . ATWELL, Glen. NADARAJAH, Segar. WILLIAMS, Andrew.

Manningham

■ Bolin Ward. TAFIDIS, Dimitrios. JUDGE, Valerie. MERKENICH, Mary Helen. GOUGH, Geoff.

■ Currawong Ward. CONLON, Andrew. LIM, Kelvin. JOSHI, Deepak.

■ Manna Ward. KILMARTIN, Darryl. BAIN, Peter Timothy. HOWELL, Bronte. DI COSMO, Daniel. LIGHTBODY, Tomas.

■ Ruffey Ward. GRIVAS, Jim. DEARMAN, Dionne. PALIOURAS, Amanda. BRENNAN, Stephen.

■ Schramm Ward. MAYNE, Laura. MIRI, Hadi. HAYNES, Dot. BAE, James.

■ Tullamore Ward. DIAMANTE, Deirdre

See questionnaire responseDeirdre Diamante

Mob: 0413 584 047 deirdre@miaconsulting.com.au

■ Waldau Ward. LAI, Raymond. HU, Helen. POON, Alki. CHEN, Anna. ALY, Noha.

■ Westerfolds Ward . DUNNE, Tegan.

GREGURIC, Dean. ELTAHA, Isabella. KLEINERT, Michelle.

■ Yarra Ward. LANGE, Carli.

Mansfield

■ Five Vacancies. TREASURE, Mandy. TEHAN, James. COOPER, Nick. CORDNER HUNT, Kammy. CLARK, Bonnie. RABIE, Steve. WHYTCROSS, Michael. WEBB, Rohan. BERENYI, Tim.

Maribyrnong

■ Bluestone Ward . REICH, Brad. CUMMING, Catherine. HUANG, Wallace. TIWARI, Pradeep. VAIRO, Pierre.

■ Braybrook Ward . CLARKE, Lochlann Hamish. WILSON, Chris. LAM, Cuc. ROBERTSON, Catherine.

■ Burndap Ward. NGUYEN, Minh Quan. THOMAS, Pete. SEMRA, Mohamed. LE, ThuyKim. BUBB, Fletcher. JORQUERA, Jorge Andres. WALSHE, Sally.

■ River Ward. YENGI, Susan. BETTS, Ken. MERRIFIELD, Edward. McDONALD, Cameron. TRAN, Anthony. CASH, Danny. LAWS, Brendan.

■ Saltwater Ward. HARRISON, Jenny. SOUMILAS, Terri. MEREDITH, Samantha. GAUR, Aman. KELLY, Lucinda. CUMMING, John.

■ Sheoak Ward. LE, Paul Nam. MARTIN, Oskar. THOMAS, Bernadette. CASANOVA, Ari.

■ Wattle Ward. PEREYRA, Elena.

MACANDILI, Julien. CLARKE, Michael C. LINGARD, Clint. PARNALL-GILBERT, Miles.

Maroondah

■ Barngeong Ward. MOON, Sebastian. JONES, Chris.

■ Bungalook Ward . ROWLES, Wendy. WALNE, Peter. DIB, Tony. GORDON, Catherine.

■ Jubilee Ward. REX, Claire. BRIGHTSIDE, Emily. NORDIO, Caroline.

■ McAlpin Ward . STOJANOVIC, Suzy. HENDERSON, Nathaniel. SMITH, Ryan.

■ Tarralla Ward. MACDONALD, Paul. MARTINI, Aaron.

■ Wicklow Ward . DAMANTE, Tasa. HEATHERICH, Daniella.

■ Wombolano Ward. BURGESS, Susan. SPEARS, Kylie.

■ Wonga Ward. WOODS, Brendan. HANCOCK, Linda.

■ Yarrunga Ward . STEANE, Rob. RADOJKOVIC, Michelle. SCHAFER, Andrew.

Melbourne

■ Leadership Team. Rip up the Bike Lanes! VAN DER CRAATS, Anthony. CRAGG, David Keith. Animal Justice Party. KIM, Eylem, POON, Bruce. Team Hakim - Resident Independents. HAKIM, Jamal. ANATOLITIS, Esther. Team Nick Reece. REECE, Nick. CAMPBELL, Roshena. Team Morgan - Make Melbourne Safe. MORGAN, Gary. GE, Liz. Team Kouta. KOUTOUFIDES, Anthony. KHAN, Intaj. Liberals for Melbourne City. RIZA, Mariam. MARTIN, Luke. Team Wood. WOOD, Arron. DEERING, Erin. The Greens . INGLETON, Roxane. BISINELLA, Greg. STEVENSON, Megan. Labor for Melbourne. REED, Phil. WILLS, Virginia.

■ Councillors (9 vacancies). TEAM WOOD. LIU, Philip Le. OKE, Cathy. ZERVOS, Nicolas Paul. NUR, Hala. CAIAFA, MichaelLee. WEI, Hope Lai. MICHELSON, Steve. TEAM MORGAN MAKE MELBOURNE SAFE CAMILLO, Rafael. CALDWELL, William. VOICES FOR MELBOURNE . MASTERS, Mary. VASILEV-ROBERTSON, James Mary Masters. TEAM HAKIM - RESIDENT INDEPENDENTS. SMITH, Michael. LAM, Lawrence. GAO, Judy. TEAM KOUTA . LIU, Gladys. RAMANI, Zaim. CARNEY, Emma Elizabeth. TJANDRAMULIA, Olivia. RIP UP THE BIKE LANES! GEE, Sandra. SINGH, Pratap. TEAM PARTICIPATE. SAITO, Asako. JANDA, Sam. ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY. KATYAL, Aashna. BANGAAR, Rabin. INNOVATE MELBOURNE. ROWSE, Andrew. GREENWOOD, Jesse. LIBERALS FOR MELBOURNE CITY. GUEST, Owen. LISTON, You Li. LABOR FOR MELBOURNE. GRIFFITHS, Davydd. SHEIKH, Sainab Abdi. ALEISI, Michael. YOUR VOICE MATTERS TO ME. MITCHELL, Krystle Krystle Mitchell. DURBIN, Jayden. THE GREENS. BALL, Olivia. MOON, Aaron. BERIH,

Barry. TEAM ELVIS MARTIN. MARTIN, Elvis. GALBALLY, Sophy. MUJRAL, Mavi. LIN, Jing. MOORE, Paul James. RYMER, Melissa. CULLEN, James. KENNY-SARASA, Carole. TEAM NICK REECE. LOUEY, Kevin. SCOTT, Mark. TEH, Lisa. PATTISON, Jannine. ALI, Hamdi. STANLEY, Suzanne. HARTLEY-KEANE, Simone. VICTORIAN SOCIALISTS. DADICH, Daniel Nair. FOK, Ben. UNGROUPED. SEND, E. LAND, Jake. KANSAKAR, Aishwarya. YUSUF, Mohamed. FRENCH, Callum John.

Melton

■ Bullum Bullum Ward. ABBOUSHI, Steve. GALEVSKI, Steve. HAND-HOWDEN, Keegan.

■ Cambrian Ward. KHANAL, Kubir. KIANI, Aamer. HARDY, Ken. PALACKALODY, George. TURNER, Bob.

■ Coolibah Ward. LEVCHENKOVA, Veronika. SINGH, Gurjant. MORRIS, Brandi. MAJDLIK, Andrew. FARUQ, Md Omor. IKEH, Victor. BORG, Roderick. GREWAL, Jasmeen Kaur. HASHMI, Affan. UDDIN, Nasim.

■ Hilltop Ward . CUGLIARI, Julian. CAMILLERI, Ujjala. VERDON, John. DEEMING, Andrew.

■ Jackwood Ward . JONES, Melanie. VANDENBERG, Ashleigh. KESIC, Goran. SINGH, Satinder. MAKKAR, Lokesh. WALIA, Wally Harpreet Singh. PANNU, Jasmeet Singh. See questionnaire response Pannu Jasmeet SINGH, Mandip.

■ Lake Caroline Ward . O'NEILL, Sarah. PASUPULATE, Ajay. WATTS, Mimmie Claudine. DU, Iris. MAJDLIK, Kathy. KROHN, Jake.

■ Mount Atkinson Ward. ZADA, Phillip. MARWAHA, Harpreet Singh. RAMPUR, Rohit Reddy. SINGH, Ranjit. HAQUE, Golam. PEARSE, Matt.

■ Stringybark Ward. SHARMA, Chander. KAUR, Ravinder. DE SANTIS, Nib. SHANNON, Julie. WADDELL, Stephen. NAGARAJ, Sushma.

■ Watts Ward. WARREN, Ashleigh. RAMSEY, Sophie. TAT, Michael. BHAMBRA, Kulwant Singh. PRICE, Merrick. FASULO, Vincent. WATT, Graham. ROZARIO, George D. CARUANA, Ted.

Merri-bek

■ Bababi Djinanang Ward. SINCLAIR, Lance. GUL, Hassaan. JOSEPH, Lynton Michael. BOLTON, Sue.

■ Box Forest Ward . ELMUSTAPHA, Mohamad. MOORE, Lewis. DUZOVA, Baris. GOLBASI, Metin. MILES, Chris.

■ Brunswick West Ward. DE COURCYBROWNE, Kathleen. SVENSSON, Ella. TAPINOS, Lambros. DELORENZIS, Romeo. DEMANUELE, Anneke.

■ Bulleke-bek Ward. YUAN, Mel. BASSINI, Louisa. MILLER, Owen. IWASAKI, Jay. BREIER, Helen.

■ Djirri-Djirri Ward. PITT, Michelle. SHEIKH, Abdi. GEORGE, Smitha. DAVIDSON, Helen. KUMAR, Praveen See questionnaire response Praveen Kumar. KODDIPPULI ARACHCHIGE, Wickrama.

■ Harmony Park Ward. POLITIS, Helen. SCHEMBRI, Stephen. HEALER, Ruby. PANOPOULOS, Angelica. ARMAOU-MASSOUD, Jordan. CLARKE, Jason A.

■ Pascoe Vale South Ward . PERKINS, Corey. DOOK, Emma. YILDIZ, Oscar.

■ Pentridge Ward. SAKA, Suzan. HELOU, Anthony. ABBOUD, Nat See questionnaire response Nat Abboud. ANDREWARTHA, Jacob. DUFF, Jasmine. MORRISON, Kenna. De LORENZIS, Daniel.

■ Randazzo Ward. ALLIMONOS, Voula Paraskevi. IRVIN, Liz. DANCE, Felix. NASH, Thomas. ROLOGAS, Kosta.

■ Warrk-Warrk Ward. HOPE, Jo-Ann. PERLSTEIN, Jenne. PULFORD, Adam.

■ Westbreen Ward. HOLMES, Chloe. THEODOSIS, Katerine. PAVLIDIS-MIHALAKOS, Helen. PARKER, Henry. EGGLESTONE, Renee. BURROWS, Emma.

Mitchell

■ Central Ward (3 vacancies). OWEN, Brett. HANSON, Timothy. CLARK, Nathan. HAYSOM, Mike. BRAND, Andries. HUMM, Bob. DYSON, Douglas John.

■ North Ward (3 vacancies). HOUGHTON, Eric. JEFFERY, Ned. CHISHOLM, Bill. FERGUSON, Stuart Gregory. PACE, Andrea. DOUGALL, John.

■ South Ward (3 vacancies). JAMES, Claudia. CORNISH, Bob. EVANS, Riley. LOWE, David Andrew. SINGH, Indervir. KOCHAR, Jasdeep. SINGH, Bikram. KOCHER, Ginni. SINGH, Akashdeep.

Monash

■ Banksia Ward. HUA, Michelle. MAHIMKAR, Sweety Sharad. LITTLE, Cameron. ATHANASOPOULOS, Arthur. MATTHEWS, Corey

■ Blackburn Ward. ZHUANG, Jianhang. NGA, Raston. PATERSON, Rebecca. LEFFLER, Matthew. HARAHAP , Dewani.

■ Gallaghers Ward. LAKE, Geoff.

■ Gardiners Creek Ward . NGO, Maria. WIGHT, Jonathon. LIN, Solomon. DE SILVA, Anjalee., van der EYNDEN, Jacob.

■ Jells Ward. PASUPULETI, Rajesh. LIBERATORE, Philip. FERNANDEZ, Marcus. KIM, Dustin. WILSON, Christine. LEE, Elisha

■ Mayfield Ward. KING, Ethelyn. YADAV, Neha. PAWAR, Manohar. LITTLE, Brian. BAUER, Stefanie.

■ Scotchmans Creek Ward. LUO, Nicky. SHIVAREV, Louis. DAYANDAS, Bill.

■ University Ward. FERGEUS, Josh. BARRY, Martin. MURPHY, Dominique. KOCHHAR, Shashi. TAYLOR, Toby.

■ Warrigal Ward. ABRAHAMS, Natasha. JAMES, Stuart.

■ Waverley Park Ward. MURADYAN, Aret.McCLUSKEY, Shane. NAYEF, Renee.

■ Wellington Ward. KLISARIS, Paul. CHOWDHURY, Mazharul.

Moonee Valley

■ Airport Ward. SHAMOON, Simon. HARRIS, Mark. CHANTRY, Jan. WRIGHT, David. JONES, Hamish.

■ Buckley Ward . O'NEILL, Sean. CURKOVIC, Madeline. BARNES, John. SHARPE, Narelle. STAPLETON, Megan. MARTINU, Christian.

■ Canning Ward . HVEZDA, Jacob. PIANESE, Armando. THEOCHARIDES, Paula.

■ Fairbairn Ward . BURN, Phil. McGINNESS, Declan.

■ Milleara Ward. O'NEIL, Jessica. SIPEK, John. CERRITELLI, Joe.

■ Myrnong Ward. ISER, Rose. SMITH, Cameron. ROBERTSON, Juno. GALLAGHER, James. KINNERSLEY, Jodie.

■ Queens Park Ward . ADAMS, Ava. PARRIS, Owen. KASSIMIR, Spencer. BETTIO, Jacob. VASILOGIANNACOPOULOS, Peter. GAROTTI, David. BARTL, David.

■ Steele Creek Ward . PICCOLO, Tania. EMODI, Stefano. LIISTRO, David. BYRNE, Samantha. TYSON, Pierce.

■ Woodlands Ward . COSGRIFF, Fran. MCCURDY, Abby. ERRICHIELLO, Mark A. BRYANT, Jason Stuart. LE DEUX, Tommy. TAYLOR, Lachlan. PISCITELLI, Nino.

Moorabool

■ Nine Vacancies: TATCHELL, Paul. FREEMAN, Sheila. BINGHAM, Jarrod James. VENDITTI TAYLOR, Steven. TATCHELL, Helen. BERRY, Moira. DANGAR, Karellyn. HAWTHORNE, Tim. WARD, Rodney. KEOGH, John. SULLIVAN, Tom. RAY, Michael. KUCERA, Ilona. MUNARI, Ally. BELL, Timothy.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Beek Beek Ward. ROPER, Kate. JENKIN, Lavinia.

■ Benbenjie Ward. JAKOVAC, Dinka. PATTON, Max. CLARKE, Peter.

■ Briars Ward . MARSH, Anthony. O'CONNOR, Despi. DAISH, Bill.

■ Brokil Ward. BINYON, Patrick. MURRAY, Marie. WOOLCOCK, Elizabeth.

■ Coolart Ward. BIGGINS, Neil. ALLENBREESCHOTEN, Dennice. GILL, David.

■ Kackeraboite Ward. BATTY, Stephen. McCAFFREY, Daniel.

■ Moorooduc Ward . RANKEN, Bruce. SMITH, Kathryn.

■ Nepean Ward. ALLEN, Andrea. TOMS, Monique. JONES, Suzanne. MATT, Eddie. BISSINGER, Susan. JONES, Josie. Le MARSHALL, Krysten.

■ Tanti Ward. FALLAW, Nick. BESANKO, Barry. DAVIES, Tom. PINGIARO, Paul

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■ Tootgarook Ward. WILLIAMS, Cam. CELI, Antonella. DE BARTOLO, Andrew.

■ Warringine Ward. STEPHENS, Michael. PALMER, Mark. RACHID, Hilda. MEYER, Simon. ROBERTSON, Nic.

Murrrindindi

■ Cathedral Ward . McAULAY, Sandice. DUNCAN, Judy.

■ Cheviot Ward. CARPENTER, Sue. GALEA, Paul.

■ Eildon Ward. MASKIELL, Ian. STOREN, John. CARR, Anita.

■ King Parrot Ward . LORDING, Eric. TRAVERS, Kim.

■ Kinglake Ward . HOLLINGSWORTH, ADAMS, Jodi.

■ Koriella Ward . HILDEBRAND, Paul. MOLESWORTH, Tim. MOSS, Jane.

■ Red Gate Ward . TIMBURY, Jo. GALLAGHER, Damien.

Nillumbik

■ Blue Lake Ward . BROOKER, Grant. SMITH, David.

■ Bunjil Ward . YAROSZ, Steve. EGAN, Karen. PENROSE, Bill. JOINER, Naomi. MORGAN, Rosie. VEERMAN, Brian. HUNTER, Sarah.

■ Edendale Ward . GREGORY, Chris. GRIMES, Alex. BAKOS, Andrew. JOY, Kelly. JACOBS, Tim. DAHL, Robyn. SCHILLACI, Michael.

■ Ellis Ward. STOCKMAN, Maria. ZILIC, Darren. PERKINS, Peter. MARCHIO, Joe.

■ Sugarloaf Ward. COPE, Kim. STEED, Christopher. CAMPBELL, Narelle. STOREY, Rosemary. PATERNOSTER, Murray.

■ Swipers Gully Ward . McKAY, Kate. HASZLER, Henry. MITROPOULOS, Terry.

■ Wingrove Ward. BALLENGER, Vivian. KINRADE, Wayne. GALLAGHER, Eve. O'CALLAGHAN, Roma. GRAVES, John. DUMARESQ, John. MCLEAN, Malcolm. RANCIE, Rae.

Port Phillip

■ Albert Park Ward . PINDER, Beverley. SLATTERY, Connor. SHERSON, Lauren. HARDY, Rod. LAMB, Joan B. WILLIAMS, Ellie. SMALL, Rhonda.

■ Alma Ward. GROSS, Dick. HALLIDAY, Justin. FOSTER, Josie. HORMAN, Jill. PERERA, Brendan.

■ Balaclava Ward . IAMPOLSKI, Rachel. WAJSBORT, Berri. KATS, Alex. WEBSTER, Jon. DI DONNA, Michelle. BUCKINGHAM, Libby. DARTON, Alex.

■ Elwood Ward. CARRANZA, Liliana. DE SILVA, Janet. CRAWFORD, Louise. GIBSON, Sally.

■ Lakeside Ward. MEARS, Bryan. SILCOX, Levi. McDONALD, Jo. PIERLOT, Ivy. MOORE, Barney.

■ Montague Ward. MAKIN, Alex. MARTIN, Peter. SCHWARZE, Chris. KNOFF, David. SAHAYANATHAN, Judy.

■ Port Melbourne Ward. WHITFIELD, Richard. WRIGHT, David. CUNSOLO, Heather. KING, Adrian William. SABLOK, Sabina.

■ South Melbourne Ward. LEWIS, Trina. JAY, Beti. JAMES, Earl. MULLAHY, Bridget.

■ St Kilda Ward. ROPER, Jenni. BAXTER, Tim. THOMANN, Serge. BLAKELEY, David. BOLGER, Colleen.

Stonnington

■ Como Ward . BALASINGAM, Luke. DOUEIHI, Clayton. HOPPER, Meghan. MILLEAR, Spencer James. TAYLOR, Hamish.

■ Greville Ward. SEHR, Melina. GERAGHTY, Francois. SCOTT, Mike. LOUEY, Susan. MENADUE, Alan. BAKER, Alison. FRANCAZIO, Paul.

■ Hedgeley Dene Ward. FAST, Josh. BEVILACQUA, Claudio. IGLICKI, Joel. DAVIS, Sally.

■ Malvern Valley Ward. KLISARIS, Jami. GIANFRIDDO, Joe.

■ Orrong Ward. BUCH, Henry. CHOUDHURY, Samantha. PATEN, Arkie.

■ South Yarra Ward . FULLER, Mitch. MCLEAN, Julie. HELY, Kate.

■ Toorak Ward, GRIFFIN, Marcia. HUMPHRIES, Tom. SEGAL, David. BICKERTON, Lloyd.

■ Tooronga Ward . HAMMOND, Peter. MORGAN, Polly. BELL, Jamie.

■ Wattletree Ward. LIDANO, Tammy. NASSER, Kerrie. STEFANOPOULOS, Steve. BATAGOL, Nicki. GARDNER, Allyssa.

Strathbogie

■ Seven vacancies. JEFFERY, Scott. HALSALL, Vicki. STEVENS, Fiona. MAHON, Stephen Peter. DAVIDSON, Jimmy. EWARTKENNEDY, Claire. SMITH, Brad. BILLINGS, Jim. YORK, Frank. McCLAREN, Amanda. RAEBURN, Christopher. HOLLOWAY, Clark. WEATHERALD, Robin Hull. BINKS, Laura. CARLSON, Gregory.

Whitehorse

■ Cootamundra Ward. RICKARD, Jeffrey. LEEREVELD, Nyssa. CHEESMAN, Greg. FERGUSON, Alec Waleed. MUNROE, Andrew. SIMPSON, Kieran.

■ Elgar Ward. MALTBY, Heather. BARKER, Blair. TENNI, David. LE, Thu.

■ Kingsley Ward. LUU, Maeve. McNEILL, Amanda. SMITH, Greg. TONJAMBA KHUMAN, Jotin. GOLDSMITH, Gayle. PITISANO, Nadia

See questionnaire response Nadia Pitisano. LANGFORD, Kirsten.

■ Lake Ward. MASSOUD, Denise. FENNELL, Zak. ZHENG, Hong Lin. WELLER, Hayley.

■ Mahoneys Ward . MARTIN, Jason. GADANI, Nildhara. LANE, Mark. MAKHIJANI, Anne V.

■ Simpson Ward . KIRKE, Tim. CUTTS, Prue.

■ Sparks Ward. LIU, Tina. ZHANG, Carol. QIN, Aaron. AFAJ, Saravina. ALLAN, Peter John.

■ Terrara Ward. GUNN, Jarrod. MANOS, George.

■ Walker Ward. GAUT, Stephanie. STENNETT, Ben. DWYER, Josh. DAW, Philip. BROWN, Preston. DAVIS, Christine.

■ Wattle Ward. DIXON, Greg. DAVENPORT, Andrew. LI, Sandy.

Whittlesea

■ Bundoora Ward. ZINNI, Daniela. HANNA, Danny. SINGH, Harsh. NIKOLOVSKI, Jamie. SHAH, Nimesh. HENDERSON, Marcelle. STOCKMAN, Richard. MANCUSO, Anthony.

■ Epping Ward. LENBERG, David. BATTEN, Donny. SUKKAR, Edward. SAYAR, Nessie. HUSSEIN, Rachael.

■ Ganbu Gulinj Ward. COX, Lawrie. ISAAC, Patricia See questionnaire response Patricia Isaac. GUJRAL, Bineet. KAUR, Santosh. MOHAMUD, Ahmed Farole. van BREE, Ursula. YOLDAS, Gulhan.

■ Kirrip Ward. UPADHYAY, Jay. McLINDON, Aidan. KAUR, Gurinder. KHAN, Imran.

■ Lalor Ward . KOZMEVSKI, Stevan. McNAUGHT, Ellen. HAJICHRISTOU, Nicholas.

■ Mernda Ward. TAGGAR, Rohit. LAPPIN, Jarrod. SHARP, William.

■ Mill Park Ward. MORAN, Eva. COLWELL, Blair. ABI RAAD, Maurice. MASON, Samantha. FRY, John. MALIVINDI, Robert.

■ North Ward . FRANKS, Helen. PAL, Shashi. FRANCIS, James. BANSAL, Munish Kumar. KRASSOS, Mary. HURREY, Phil. STOW, Christine.

■ Painted Hills Ward. GUNN, Deb. LEE, Ross.

■ South Morang Ward. TAYLOR, Martin. PEPE, Vesna. FILIPPOPOULOS, Andrew. LOBOSCO, Monique.

■ Thomastown Ward. BROOKS, Nicholas James. BAI, Quentin. GARNHAM, Sarah. THORNTON, Lea. THAI, Trung Thanh. STAVRAKIS, George. TIWARI, Chaman. MCGLASHAN, Halimah H. F.

Wyndham

■ Bemin Ward . SINGH, Preet. LADBROOKE, Nick. PAREDES, Rufo. DIEP, Janette. CRON, Linda. SINGH, Gursharan. PANDITHARATHNE, Rav Sri. DE CASTRO, Cesar. SUTHAR, Ramesh. ISLAM, Nusrat. BAHADUR, Syeda. SAEED, Sadra. GABA, Geet. NIJAMUDEEN, Jazeer. RUXTON, Ian.

■ Brinbeal Ward. THIRUCHELVAM, Kishaun. DEVAPURA, Ian. RIFAI, A. Raheem. MOINUDDIN, Aijaz. PRABHAKAR, Rishi. SZATKOWSKI, Robert. KAUR, Virpal. HILI, Peter. ■ Cheetham Ward. NEWHOUSE, Angela.

NEVILLE, Emi. McINTYRE, Susan. JAVED, Kamran. SINGH, Satnam. VISWANATHAN, Shyam.

■ Featherbrook Ward. HILL, Jasmine. SMITH, Tully. MOLOTSKY, Vladimir. REDDY, Raja. NAIM, Hasan. SMALL, Kelvin. FERNANDES, Arthur. HOOPER, Tony. REHMAN, Aneez.

■ Grange Ward . KUMAR, Tushar. JACKSON, Beth. WAUGH, Melb. MAHFOUD, Marcel John. HABIB, Azhar. MELHEM, Sophie. BARCATTA, Patrizia. O'CONNOR, Lillian. McGUIRE, Shannon. AHMAD, Malik. ■ Heathdale Ward . BODDEKE, Jack. BARRERA, Jennie. ELSBURY, Andrew.

■ Iramoo Ward. RAIZADA, Monica Sharma. AUSTIN, Jade. KING, Maria. KIRBY, David. MARKOVIC, Lisa. TANDON, Prashant. KHAN, Nurul.

■ Quandong Ward. DEWHURST, Monica. KIYAGA, Poly. JOSHI, Vikas. NARANG, Muneet. MIGLANI, Amanpreet. MAYNARD, Peter John. ■ Werribee Park Ward . SHAW, Mia Frances. CURKOWSKYJ, Thomas. MARCUS, Heather. SHERWAL, Ashok (Retired).

■ Williams Landing Ward. HEGEDICH, Adele Albina. ABDULOVSKI, Adrian. ZHAO, Larry. MADIGAN, Patrick Joseph. HASHMI, Ali. FARACI, Luke. MISRA, Inshu. AN, Aaron. AHMED, Rahima. ASLAM, Sayeed. PATRA, Jagdish. RAMESH, Sahana.

■ Wimba Ward . BANSAL, Deepak. SANDHU, Navpreet Singh. IVES, Kieran. GILLIGAN, Josh. RAHMAN, Shaikh.MALUAL, Paul Mayen. PATEL, Satish. BARLOW, Henry. McALINEY, Kim. PATEL, Ketan. HOPPER, Paul. UPPARLAPALLE, Venkat Ram.

Yarra

■ Boulevard Ward . McRITCHIE, Sarah. HARRISON, Sharon. WATKINS, Campbell. TOLLER, Annie. LINDENMAYER, Ned. NORTH, Oscar.

■ Curtain Ward. SPROTT, Peter. TSE, Alan.

Local Sport

Amateurs

■ Premier Seniors. Preliminary Final. Old Scotch 14.7 (91) d St Kevins 6.11 (47).

■ Premier Reserves. Preliminary Final. Old Scotch 11.9 975) d St Kevins 9.6 (60).

■ Premier B Seniors. Grand Final. Old Haileybury 19.15 (129) d De La Salle 5.5 (35).

■ Premier B Reserves. Grand Final. Old Trinity 8.14 (62) d De La Salle 6.10 (46).

■ Premier C Serniors. Grand Final. Old Carey 20.17 (137) d Hampton Rovers 7.6 (48).

■ Premier C Reserves. Grand Final. Parkdale Vultures 10.16 (76) d AJAX 5.7 (37).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Grand Final. Canterbury 11.22 (88) d St Johns 9.5 (59).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Grand Final. Richmond Central 7.10 (52) d North Brunswick 5.5 (34).

■ Division 4 Under 19. Grand Final. Caulfield Grammarians 11.12 (78) d St Marys Salesian 7.15 (57).

Eastern

■ Premier Seniors. Balwyn 7.11 (53) d East Ringwood 7.9 (51).

■ Premier Reserves. East Ringwoodc 10.6 (66) d Blackburn 8.6 (54).

■ Premier Under 19.5. Blackburn 11.10 (76) d East Ringwood 3.4 (22).

Essendon

■ Premier Seniors. Grand Final. Keilor 17.12 (114) d Pascoe Vale 8.13 (61).

■ Premier Reserves. Grand Final. Keilor 7.21 (63) d Strathmore 3.10 (28).

■ Premier Under 18.5. Grand Final. Strathmore 10.7 (67) d Pascoe Vale 5.10 (40).

Northern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Grand Final. Heidelberg 9.19 (73) d Montmorency 4.9 (33).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Grand Final. Heidelberg 11.7 (73) d Montmorency 2.7 (19).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Grand Final. Heidelberg 11.10 (76) d Diamond Creek 4.10 (34).

CROSSLAND, Edward. SPARK, Anna. MURPHY, Bronwyn.

■ Hoddle Ward . LEE, Tony. HARROLD, Sharie. POPE, Brielle. MEDLYN, Holly Cruickshank. WADE, Sophie. GEMINDER, S. GLYNATSIS, Michael.

■ Langridge Ward . ASTON, Evangeline. FRETWELL, Angus. WATT, Harrison. TRAN, Ha. ■ Lennox Ward. RAZOS, Peter. REDWOOD, Vicki. BRIC, John. CHANDRAMOHAN, Thihan. SALDANHA, Theresa. DAVIES, Andrew. POUSTIE, Sam.

■ MacKillop Ward . JOLLY, Stephen. GIBSON, Belle. GEORGE, Charlotte. SMITH, Renee.

■ Melba Ward . HOVENGA, Karen. HO, Meca. IMAM, Mubarek. HEFFERNAN, Stella. WITTY, Sarah. MAYNARD, Christine. CHIPPERFIELD, Victoria. RADONIC, Katarina.

■ Nicholls Ward . CLAMART, Thibaut. GOMEZ, Kenneth. LAROCCA, Remy. EGGLESTON, Samuel. NOONE, Catherine.

■ Yarra Bend Ward . O'BRIEN, Bridgid. GNIESLAW, Leonie. POST, Jill. CASTRO WILLIAMS, Amaya. McKENZIE, Sarah.

Yarra Ranges

■ Billanook Ward. WRIGHT, Wendy. HEENAN, Tim.

■ Chandler Ward . GROOBY, Belinda. HANSEN, Ashley. WARD, Gareth.

■ Chirnside Ward. HIGGINS, Richard.

■ Lyster Ward . SPRUHAN, Mick. MCILWAIN, Peter.SAREEN, Divesh.

■ Melba Ward . TODOROV, Sophie. TEMPLER, Chris. MAZZARELLA, Mitch.

■ O'Shannassy Ward . CHILD, Jim. MIKELSONS, Wil. DUKE, Karen. TALBETT, James. STORMER, R. Jane. BOND, Chloe. LITTLE, Dylan J.

■ Ryrie Ward. McALLISTER, Fiona.

■ Streeton Ward . PETERSEN, Sigrid. MARRIOTT, Jeff.

■ Walling Ward. FERRIER, David. COX, Len.

Outer East

■ Premier Division Seniors. Grand Final. Narre Warren 14.10 (94) d Wandin 7.12 (54).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Grand Final. Narre Warren 4.3 (27) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.8 (20).

■ Under 19 Boys. Grand Final. Pakenham 8.6 (54) d Officer 5.6 (36).

Southern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Grand Final. Cheltenham 8.11 (59) d Dingley 8.9 (57).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Grand Final. Dingley 12.3 (75) d Cheltenham 4.12 (36).

Western

■ Division 1 Seniors. Grand Final. Hoppers Crossing 13.12 (90) d Werribee Districts 14.5 (89).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Grand Final. Yarraville Seddon Eagles 12.12 (84) d Werribee Districts 6.5 (41).

■ Division 1 Under 18. Grand Final. Werribee Districts 9.12 (66) d Point Cook 8.7 (55).

Country Leagues

■ Goulburn Valley Football League Seniors. Echuca 22.22 (154) d Shepparton 9.4 (58). Reserves. Echuca 13.11 (89) d Rochester 6.6 (44). Under 18. Echuca 12.9 (81) d Shepparton Swans 12.8 (80).

■ Ballarat Football Netball League Seniors. Melton 11.6 (72) d East Point 7.13 (55). Reserves. East Point 7.7 (49) d Sunbury 5.11 (41). Under 19. Lake Wendouree 8.5 (53) d East Point 6.5 (41).

■ AFL Barwon. Geelong Football Netball League Seniors. Preliminary Final./ South Barwon 9.12 (66) d St Joseph’s 4.12 (36). Reserves. Preliminary Final. South Barwon 8.9 (57) d St Joseph’s 7.5 (47).

AFL Grand Final

■ The 2024 AFL Grand Final will be contested between Sydney

Where to pick up your free copy of The Local Paper

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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. 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.

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203 Sydney Rd.

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■ NEWPORT. 7-Eleven. 438 Melbourne Rd.

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

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

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■ 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.

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■ DEER PARK. Deer Park Club.

780 Ballarat Rd.

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

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760 Ballarat Rd.

■ ■ 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.

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

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■ ■ 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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Cnr Nicholson St and St Georges Rd.

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■ ■ FLEMINGTON. Foodwoorks. 306 Racecourse Rd.

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

■ ■ 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.

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770-774 Pascoe Vale Rd.

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Williamstown Rd and Lyons St.

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Williamstown Rd and Somerville Rd.

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Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, September 25 Abdalla, Demir Abdil, Hatam Abukar, Bothaynah Agiem, Ater Ali, Hussain Ali, Mustafa Amalfi, Andrew Joseph Atkinson, Maree Austin, Lawrence Grahame Babic, Ante Bailey, Daniel Bajada, Anthony John Barker, Dustin Bowler, Jake Bradley-Lawton, Ryan Broderick, Harley Craig Bullard, Dallas Buttress-Grove, Daniel Campbell, Matthew Jonas Carroll, Brendan Cassells, Adrian Clark, Jordan Crocker, Leanne Culshaw, Rhyese D'avoine, Josh Di Palma, Samuel Douglas, Chantelle Doyle, Lincoln Drommel, Troy Dyson, Michael Dtuart El Hallal, Johnny El Markaz, Naeir Elias, Yousif Fejzolli, Herta Fiore, Dianne Fraser, Justin Leigh Ghakhar, Sahil Grekos, Mariana Higgins, Beau Hilton-Taylor, Pia Huang, Dwayne Hughes, Andrew Hunt, Ashley Teresa Hussain, Qasimi Hyder, Robert Jackamarra, Rachel Jackson-O'connell, Stellan Jankov, Thora Jing, Lihua Johnstone, Chelsea Kaddour, Mohamed Kittikhoun, Phaarthit Lalos, Michael Latu, Patrick Lawrence, Austin Lawson, John Tukorehu Leitch, Nicole Lilley, Jason Mark Lord, Louise Marsh, Shae Maslen, Ben Joseph Matthews, Joel William Mccormick, Levi Mcqueen, Kyle Mead, Stephanie Mercuri, Ann Marie Miles, Damien Cain Miller, Neil Mirzagolpour, Roghieh Mohamed, Sadaq Moran, Martin Moroney, Daniel Murray, Clive O'reilly, Martin Palmarini, Brendon Howard Papadatos, Katerina Petalas, Jayde Pug, Fadil Putra, I Made Deno Qasimi, Mohammad Hussain Regester, Luke Steven Rippingale, James Schatz, Neil Shaw, Aaron Simonoski, Daniel Simsek, Seren Singh, Gurpreet Siumu, Peneueta Sobh, Sam Soupourma, Peter Steels, Geoffrey Stephenson, Jay Tanweer, Muhammad Wasil Thomas, Anu Thompson, James Tivanis, Chris Tuifeai, Issako

Umer, Muhammad Unuvar, Tahrim Sueuket Vu, Jason Walpole, Holly Ward, Julie Williams, Brodie Wooldridge, Rachel Ann Zhang, Kerry Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, September 25 Abukar, Halima Akot, Wol Albayrak, Sedat Ali, Nouman Alkasim, Mohammad Amir, Adam Assaad, Walid Beck, Dieter Bell, Kyle Broekhoff, Nicholas Bughio, Danish Canpolat, Ali Carelli, Domenico Alain Chambers, Edwin Chatzidimitriou, Raquel Chick, Shane Michael Corrick, Peter Doran, Elisha Maree Eldridge, Graeme Elmaarroui, Youssef Elt Recycling Australia Pty Ltd Eshlan, Mohammed Ali Fadel, George Farhan, Muhammad Ferguson, Andrew James Field, Matthew Furuncu, Fatih Galea, Melissa Gazzo, Sandra Gevergizyan, Elten Golden, Jessica Gray, Courtney Hamka, Zena Henderson, Rory James Hinds, Andrew Housam, Kalem Howell, Alan Hughes, Luke Thomas James, Tyson Clay John Mayor, Mayor Johnson-Portelli, Joseph Jordan, Matthew Kadaoluwa, Waruna Kasa, Toryn Kayabasi, Mehmet Khodr, Monzer Kuru, Orhan Macdonald, Chi-Ang Justis Mahmoud, Mohamed Merhi, Abraham Messo, Matthew Mifsud, John Paul Molina, Christian Moussa, Houssein Mudoka, Nigel Onwuka, Toby Parker, Jason Pettingill, Nadine Phung, David Pollard, Troy Raphael, Matthew Rashad, Zahraa Ridge, Brianna Roberts-Potter, Bradley Ross, Markus Sekhri, Sumit Shiekh, Mohamed Hassan Short, Stephen Joseph Shrestha, Kishan Singh, Sandeep Sleight, Ross James Sorbello, Sarah Spiteri, Raymond Stephens, Craig Stephenson, Ann-Marie Sygidus, Ted Robert Toma, Thomas Totoski, Dianne Unlu, Umut Usman, Tamanna Vagilli, Gazi Wanees, Wanees Wang, Shasha Webster, Stephen Whiting, Ashley Thomas Wolfi, Carla Yilmaz, Omer Faruk Younan, Andrian Younan, Marcus Yousif, Zeky

Firearms, drugs

■ Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad arrested four people on Thursday (Sep. 19) as part of an investigation into a syndicate allegedly involved in the trafficking of illicit firearms and drugs in Victoria Warrants were executed by police from the Illicit Firearms Squad, VIPER Taskforce and Westgate Divisional Response Unit at residential properties in Kingsville, Hoppers Crossing, Richmond and Williamstown, as well as at a commercial address in Laverton North

A 37-year-old Kingsville man and a 49year-old Altona man were arrested without incident in Laverton North with the assistance of the Special Operations Group

A 36-year-old Richmond man was arrested at a property in Kingsville and a 45year-old St Albans man was arrested at Melbourne Airport attempting to board a plan to Queensland.

All four were interviewed by police and charged as follows:

■ The Kingsville man was charged with traffick large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, traffick large commercial quantity of 1,4-butanediol, dispose of a traffickable quantity of firearms, possess a traffickable quantity of firearms, handle stolen goods and deal with proceeds of crime;

■ The Altona man was charged with traffick large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine and traffick large commercial quantity of 1,4-butanediol;

■ The Richmond man was charged with traffick methylamphetamine, prohibited person possess firearm and dispose of a category C firearm without a dealer’s licence; and

■ The St Albans man was charged with traffick large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, traffick large commercial quantity of 1,4-butanediol, dispose of a traffickable quantity of firearms, possess a traffickable quantity of firearms,possess 1,4butanediol and possess false document to manufacture.

The Kingsville, Altona and St Albans men were remanded in custody, while the Richmond man was bailed, and all four were to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

Police also seized a range of items from the properties, including:

■ 1kg of methylamphetamine, 23L of 1,4butanediol, $5000 cash, a stolen jetski, a stolen Holden Commodore, stolen registration plates and a crossbow from the Laverton North address;

■ Ammunition, small quantities of methylamphetamine, cannabis and prescription drugs, a stolen motorcycle, a stolen Holden engine, and various other stolen goods including coins, stamps, laptops, iPads and drivers licences from the Kingsville address;

■ Small quantities of methylamphetamine and cannabis, firearm equipment and ammunition from the Hoppers Crossing address; and

■ False registration plates from the Richmond address.

As part of the investigation, detectives had previously seized four firearms, as well as 25L of 1,4-butanediol and 280gm of methylamphetamine.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Detective Acting Inspector Amanda Cohen said: “This was a significant investigation involving detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad and the Westgate Divisional Response Unit resulting in the arrest of four people we will allege have been trafficking firearms and drugs.

“The warrants also led to a range of seizures, including drugs, firearms, cash and weapons, as well as a large amount of stolen goods.

“It also highlights the common connection we often see with illicit firearms and drugs, both of which cause our community immense harm.

“The Illicit Firearms squad will continue to target those engaged in this offending and encourage anyone who has further information about this activity to come forward and speak to police,” said Det. Acting Insp. Cohen.

Sport

PREVIEW FOR MANIKATO STAKES

■ If the field stands up for the Manikato Stakes, it should be yet another top race for the Cox Plate Carnival at Moonee Valley.

With the popular event not far away, let’s have a look at some of the runners who may go around in the classic.

On the latest markets you must have the very good galloper, I Wish I Win, on top, especially after his fast finishing fifth in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley on September 7.

Beaten for pace early it was only natural that he would get back in the field of some fast young horses.

As mentioned, he was beaten for pace, but check this out in the final stages of the Moir.

He recorded the fastest last 800 metres, the fastest last 600, the last 400, and the last 200 metres.

The journey was a pace event over 1000 metres, which favoured the quick early young sprinters.

Another classy performer, Giga Kick, having his first run for 12 months, after a bad injury, had his first up run in Sydney

Ridden by top rider, James Mc Donald, for a horse that hadn’t raced for 12 months it was a terrific run,and he will be back, we hope better than ever, if that is possible.

The winner of the Moir is a six-year old, Mornington Glory, who has come out of the woodwork to beat the younger brigade.

A six-year old gelding he has ability, trained by former top jumps jockey, Gavin Bedggood, after leading practically all the way over the short trip.

He has come out of nowhere in the last few months, taking all before him, and was at good at odds at the Valley in the classic.

He is by Shalaa, and is part-owned by former Hawthorn footballer, Shane Crawford , a Brownlow Medallist, so it was a big weekend for him and connections.

Out of the Moir, others good runs were I Wish I Win, the three-year olds, Lady Camelot and Coleman, while the four-year-old mare Estriella, and the Blue Diamond Stakes winner, Hayasugi , who all may go around in the Manikato

Another who may run in the Manikato could be the good mare,Bella Nipotina, who is all class, prepared by top trainer Ciaron Maher.

She is one of the best going around in this top-class field.

Next, we have the McEvoy trained galloper, Veight who is racing well, and going back to March 23, won the George Ryder Stakes, one of the big races in Sydney

Two three-year olds,who could be right in this if they run, are Lady of Camelot and Hayasuga.

Lady of Camelot, with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, won the Golden Slipper back in March.

Hayasugi,who won the Blue Diamond back in February, ran a great second to Mornington Glory in the Moir Stakes

Another who is flying at the moment is the Ciaron Maher-trained sprinter, Recommendation, who completed the hat-trick in winning the Vale Black Caviar at Caulfield on August 31

Ted Ryan

On the next line is the another good sprinter, up there with the very best. Overpass always gives and has won the last two Quokka’s in great style beating the great mare, Amelia’s Jewel, twice.

He has a great track record, and is prepared by leading Sydney trainer, Bjorn Baker.

He has always competed against the best previously, having won nearly $8 million in earnings.

Then we have another great veteran, Private Eye , going on eight years of age, but always puts in.

He is under the care of one of Sydney’s best trainers, in Joe Pride, who places him well.

At his last start he ran a good fourth behind I Am Me in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick on September 7, finishing hard to run very well.

Next, we have another star on her day,the

ex-Perth galloper, Amelia’s Jewel, now with Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald

She only got beaten by just over a length in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick over 1400 metres, and could be coming back to her best. On her day she can match it with the best.

The ultra-consistent mare, Jolie Star, is racing in superb form winning the Show Country Quality at Randwick

She is one of the most consistent mares racing and has won four of his eight starts with four seconds.

Prepared by leading Sydney trainer, Chris Waller, she is one of the best going around in the NSW capital at present.

One that has jumped out of the ground of late, is the Mornington trained Mornington Glory, prepared by former leading jumps rider Gavin Bedgood.

Over the past few months, he has come from nowhere at six years of age, to topple the best in the Moir, consisting of some of the best racing in Australia.

The six-year-old gelding has now won his last three in good fashion.

Another of the Ciaron Maher team, I Am Me, returning from a spell, put its best foot forward when winning the Concorde Stakes over 1000 metres at Randwick

The team has a good opinion of the six-yearold mare, and she beat some good horses in the Concorde like Giga Kick, Private Eye,Aft Cabin and Bella Nipotina

Caulfield Guineas

■ The first nominations for the Caulfield Guineas over 1600 metres for three-year-olds with some of Australia’s best youngsters entered, have closed.

Horses of the calibre of Broadsiding, who has taken all before him, from the Cummings stables, another in Storm Boy , from the Waterhouse camp, who is right behind him.

● ● Giga Kick. Racing Photos.

SHEPPARTON’S HAPPIEST PEOPLE

■ The Tuesday night Shepparton fixture commenced the week – the latest September 17 and local Arcadia South part-owners Jaimie Egan and partner Bek Dudley would have been the happiest people on course following the victory of their 5Y0 Badlands Hanover-Clearwater Blue mare Harley Blue in the 1690 metre Darren Carroll Mares Pace.

Driven by Kialla based Cameron Maggs, Harley Blue was able to trail the poleline leader Paigethehurrikane from inside the second line before being relegated to three pegs after Alby Ashwood sent Hello Sweetheart to the front racing for the bell after being trapped wide from gate four.

Coming away from the inside in the last lap to be one/one approaching the final bend, Harley Blue angled three wide and exploded to the front on straightening to record a runaway 12.2 metre margin over Shezabluechip (gate two – one/one – three wide last lap – four wide home turn) giving Jaimie his first winner in the sport. Elli Joh ran on late from four back in the running line for third 5 metres away. The mile rate 158.3.

■ It’s very rare if Strathfieldsaye trainer Julie Douglas and stable reinsman Jack Laugher fail to win a race at any meeting they attend and home bred 7Y0 Sunshine Beach-Miss Lara Jane gelding Ozzie Battler chalked up his 20th success from 189 outings (62 placings) when snaring the Rhonda Hubbard Happy 70th Birthday Pace 0ver 1690 metres.

Settling three back in the moving line from gate two on the second line, Ozzie Battler commenced a forward move three wide solo in the last lap, sustaining the effort to greet the judge 4.4 metres in advance of High Flux (inside the second line which trailed) having to angle wide past the weakening poleline leader Protaginist in the last lap costing him ground before switching to the sprint lane on turning. Art Of Fire (four pegs) was third 3 metres away. The mile rate 155.6.

■ The Charlene Gusman Pace over 2190 metres saw the pair bring up a double after 4Y0 Betterthancheddar-All Mystique gelding Better Saint raced by Swan Hill HRC President Noel Watson was victorious in a mile rate of 2-00.7. Racing very fierce mid-field in the moving line from gate two on the second line as Iamawingate led from gate four before handing over to Tex Goes Bang (gate three) which was able to cross.

When the well supported Pete Mitchell was set alight to sit outside the leader mid-race, Better Saint commenced a forward move three wide shortly after to join the leader racing for the bell.

Showing plenty of toughness on straightening, Better Saint outstayed his rivals to register a half head margin from Rockstar Leo along the sprint lane from three pegs, with Tex Goes Bang holding down third a half neck back.

■ The 2190 metre Ian Chambers Pace saw Kilmore trainer Thomas Parnell victorious with Tiger Of Old, a 7Y0 gelded son of Major Bronski and Sentemental salute the judge in 2-03.3. Driven by Josh Duggan, Tiger Of Old possied three pegs from inside the second line as Fake Cullection (gate two) crossed polemarker Silver Domino after Elzboy walked away from the pole.

Using inside runs in the last lap Tiger Of Old was extricated three wide on the home turn and finished best to score by a metre from Diamondsnblue (four pegs) which followed the winner home. Pinnacle Hope (one/two last lap) from the tail was third 3.2 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.3.

■ Revitalised ten-year-old SkyvalleyValchelon mare Myrtle Vale brought up her 11th victory at start 113 when taking the St Annes College Kialla Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres.

Given a beaut trip from gate two by Chris Alford for Sutton Grange trainer Ross Graham trailing bold front runner Christmas Babe (gate three), Myrtle Vale used the sprint lane to blouse the pacemaker by 1.7 metres in a rate of 2-02.7. Abbie ran home late from the tail for third 2.5 metres away.

■ The 1690 metre Neatline Homes 4Y0 & Older Maiden Pace closed the meeting with Tooleen trainer/driver Alby Ashwood’s 4Y0

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Betterthancheddar-Leecully gelding Unit Forty

One breaking the ice at start 25. Crossed from the pole by Chris Shinn aboard Alamo (gate three), Unit Forty One immediately angled away from the markers to challenge for the front running, but Chris had other thoughts and wouldn’t allow him to do so.

Dropping in for a short trail in the last lap, Unit Forty One angled off the inside on turning and the pair cleared away with Unit Forty One proving too strong over the concluding stages to register a 2.9 metre victory. The Feeny Favourite (four pegs) was third 15.2 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.9.

Double Day

■ Double day Wednesday saw Maryborough in the afternoon and the usual Bendigo fixture at night.

Bolinda’s Brent Lilley was victorious with Aldebaran Eagle-Secret Sundaze filly Sunnycoast Secret in the VHRC / GBL Properties 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

With stable employee Tristan Larsen in the sulky, Sunnycoast Secret began fast to lead from gate four and rated to perfection, defied all challengers to greet the judge by a half neck after being nursed to the wire in a 2-06.4 rate, accounting for Sky Lindy (gate five) which raced outside her. Gin Tonique (four pegs) was third 100.5 metres away.

■ Mitchellstown trainer/driver Kylie Sugars has been doing well of late and led throughout from the pole in the VHRC / Benstud 2Y0 Pace over 2190 metres with Vincent-Night Vision gelding Momentum Shift.

Always in control, Momentum Shift bred and raced by Frank Jessup kicked clear on the final bend to score easily by 8.7 metres in advance of Always A Showgirl (gate three) which trailed, with a death-seating Whiskeydrinkingbill third 2 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.6.

■ Kooreh (St Arnaud) co-trainers Shaun and Jason McNaulty brought up two wins in succession with 6Y0 Terror To Love-Beyond Belief gelding Terror Eyes by taking the 1690 metre VHRC / CHI Pace. In a 1-56.1 mile rate. With James Herbertson once again doing the driving, Terror Eyes was eased from gate three to settle at the tail as Tupelo Beach flew away from gate six. Set alight three wide solo racing for the bell to join the leader, Terror Eyes showed the staying prowess of his dad (a dual NZ Cup winner) to reach the post 4.3 metres clear of Major Annie (three wide to race parked from outside the front line) before gaining one/one cover for the last lap. Tupelo Beach held down third 3 metres back.

■ Stawell trainer/driver Jason Ainsworth has 5Y0 Danny Bouchea-Ballerina Spur mare Daisy Bouchea (raced by him and partner Natasha Raven) airborne at present, chalking up four wins in succession when greeting the judge in the VHRC / Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres. Trapped three wide from gate six with no option but to restrain to the rear as in-form gelding Tubs Now Slim led from gate five, Daisy Bouchea despite being off the track running into the final bend, motored home as she usually does to record a head margin over That Other Thing (one/two from inside the second line).

Romantic Nina after racing exposed held third a metre back. The mile rate 2-02.8.

■ Theres no stopping Herbie – James that is and at Bendigo he produced the ‘drive of the night’ to land the Vicbred Super Series (4Y0 Mares) Silver Pace over 2150 metres for 61 year old Mount Wallace part-owner/trainer Warren Greene aboard Luna Dream, a daughter of Bling It On and Classy Dream paying odds of $61.00. Settling at the tail of the field from the extreme draw as favourite Delightful Tammy led for Greg Norman and Kerryn Manning, Looking forlorn racing for the bell, Luna Dream was switched to save ground along the markers hitting the back straight easing the inside to go around other runners before switching down to be behind the leader approaching the home turn.

Using the sprint lane, Luna Dream finished best to prevail by a half neck from Delightful Tammy, with Ivana Bytheseaside (mid-race) following up her Shepparton second the night before third 5.2 metres back after working hard from gate three at the start. The mile rate 157.9. James had also scored aboard Kyabram trainer Mick Blackmore’s Hoorah Philtra in the 3Y0 Bronze Pace.

■ Harkness (Melton) trainer Joe Pace combined with son Adrian to land the 2150 metre VSS 4Y0 Entires and Geldings Silver Pace with ex-Kiwi Rock N Roll Heaven-Satire Franco entire Twisting By at $81.00.

Settling three back in the moving line as the heavily backed favourite Our Vincent Van Gogh sped out from gate six to lead, Twisting By followed up Clear Left (four back) three wide in the last lap and after moving around him on the final bend, motored to the wire to gain the day by a head from Major Bert (one/one) last lap and Classic Mission which raced exposed before dashing clear on straightening finishing 1.3 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.1.

■ Horsham owner/trainer/driver Aaron Dunn reaped all the spoils in the VSS 2Y0 C&G Silver Pace over 2150 metres in a 1-55.3 mile rate when Downbytheseaside-Shadow Scooter colt Forty Love bred by parents Barry and Yvonne was successful.

Starting from gate four on the second line as Perfect Stranger (Chris Alford G 3) held out the hot favourite Storms Colilde (gate four), Forty Love was sent forward three and four wide approaching the home turn and despite being forced five wide on the bend, finished full of running to blouse the hot pot who led on turning by 1.4 metres. Crocodile Socks weaved a passage from well back for third 2.5 metres away.

At Ballarat

■ Ballarat was Thursday’s venue and Lara trainer James Warnock blew punters out of the water when 8Y0 Western Terror-Kano Star gelding Caledonian Terra at odds of $51.00 snared the 2200 metre BDTC150 On Twitter Pace.

Driven by son Paul, Caledonian Terra raced by the pair and other stable clients raced exposed throughout after going forward from outside the front line to shadow the leader Amphijet (gate four on the second line) which charged forward to cross Little Blabbermouth (gate four) shortly after the start.

Travelling on a tight rein, Caledonian Terra strolled to the front on the final bend immediately opening up a gap on his rivals to register an easy 11 metre margin from A Vapar Storm (one/two – three wide last lap) and Eye See Amour (five pegs) who ran on late out wide to be third a head away. The mile rate 2-00.6. It was Caledonian Terra’s 13th success in 86 outings.

■ Meredith co-trainers Emmett and Richard Brosnan were victorious with 4Y0 HuntsvilleOcean Oro mare Imagination Oro in the Yuille Campus Flo – Yuille Park Community College Pace over 1710 metres.

Driven by Emmett, Imagination Oro was another to race in the open, proving too strong at the business end for polemarker Starzinhereyes which led and Lady In Line (one/two – three wide last lap) from gate two on the second line. The margins a neck by 1.3 metres in a rate of 158.

■ Smythes Creek trainer/driver Nathan Cahir landed the MDS Financial Pace over 2200

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This Week

■ Wednesday – Charlton/Bendigo, Thursday – Melton, Friday – Mildura/Kilmore (Cup), Saturday – Melton, Sunday –Cranbourne, Monday – Yarra Valley, Tuesday – Shepparton.

metres with Plains In Heaven, a 5Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Illawong Bella gelding raced by long time harness devotee Terry Cahill. Going forward three wide from gate six to race outside the leader Neatntidy (gate four), Plains In Heaven showed great heart to outstay the pacemaker and score by 2 metres in a 2-01 mile rate. Major Maurie after trailing the pacemaker from the pole was third 2.3 metres away.

■ Navarre duo Toby Ainsworth (trainer) and Adda Massa (owner/driver) landed the 1710 metre Lifestyle Travel Pace with 5Y0 Blitzthemcalder-Joyful Angel gelding Di Angelo paying odds of $14.00.

Bottled up three pegs from inside the second line for most of the trip, Di Angelo eased out to be one/one approaching the home turn and winding up late in the straight, scored by a neck from Pickle It (one/one – three wide home turn) and Micton Mouse which ran on late out wide from near last at the bell to be a head away third. The mile rate 1-58.3.

■ Bacchus Marsh owner/trainer Scott Garbutt was successful with most honest 6Y0 PeakSoliloquize mare Mont Sally in the Bomitali Construction Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres. With ‘man of the moment’ James Herbertson in the sulky, Mont Sally began fast from gate six to cross the roughie Wills Maverick at the start and was never headed, accounting for Wills Maverick which battled on well by 2.9 metres in a 2-02.3 mile rate. Everybodyloveskenny (one/two – three wide approaching the final bend) was third a metre back. Mont Sally was bred by the late Graeme Rayner well known in The Marsh who passed away only recently.

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■ Melton raced on Friday with Vicbred SS Consolations for Two,Three and Four year old Trotters and it was great to see one of harness racing’s “good guys” Myola’s Graham McDermott in the winners stall when 4Y0

Sebastian K-Amelia Darling mare I Dream Of Millie trained and driven by him land the Back Of The Neck Vicbred Super Series 4Y0 Bronze over 2240 metres.

Leading out from gate two, I Dream Of Millie was rated to perfection to register a 1.9 metre victory from Dossier (gate three-one/one) and That’s Dudley which faced the open from outside the front line who battled on strongly finishing 3.4 metres away. The mile rate 2-03.

■ Bolinda’s Alison Alford snared the E L Titan 3Y0 Silver with Skyvalley-Starcus filly Link In Bio which ran well in her heat. Driven by husband Chris, Link In Bio made a fast run from mid-field mid-race to test the leader We Can Have It All before striding clear at the bell to reach the wire 1.8 metres ahead of We Can Havi It All who tried hard. Polemarker Daley Waters which momentarily led held third 7.4 metres back from three pegs last lap. The mile rate 2-02.5.

■ Junortoun’s Gary Donaldon combined with James Herbertson to land the 4Y0 Silver Trotters with What The Hill-Donski mare Salski in 2-02.7, finishing hard out wide from mid-field to record a head margin in 2-02.7 from the leader Paris Jamilla and Grumpee (one/three –three wide last lap) who was a half head back in a thrilling finish.

■ Peter Manning was successful with VolsteadTias Rose filly Nipotina in the Classic Connection 2Y0 Silver. Driven by daughter Kerryn for well known owners Rob Merola and Sam Godino, Nipotina led throughout from gate three defying all challengers to score by a head.

LALOR

Barber shop fire

■ Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a barber shop fire in Lalor on Monday evening last week (Sep. 16) , following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000).

Crews arrived on scene within six minutes to find a car had been backed into the shop through the front window and the shop fully involved in fire.

Wearing beathing apparatus, firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, bringing the incident under control within 30 minutes, containing the fire to the affected shop.

The shop was unoccupied at the time of the incident and the occupants of the vehicle appeared to have left the scene prior to brigade arrival.

Residents living behind the shop were evacuated from their home as a precaution and assessed by Ambulance Victoria for symptoms of smoke inhalation. No injuries were reported.

The fire was deemed suspicious and is being investigated by Victoria Police

Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria were on scene to support firefighting activities.

ROCKBANK

Carjack, robberry

■ Brimbank Crime investigation Unit detectives are investigating an attempted carjacking and armed robbery in Rockbank on Sunday morning (Sep. 22).

Officers were told that the victim, a ride share driver, picked up two men on Sayers and Leaks Rds about 12.35am.

The two men instructed the victim to Sheahan Rd, Rockbank, when one the men produced a knife and made demands for the victim’s phone, cash and vehicle.

It is believed a scuffle broke out between the two and the victim sustained an injury to his hands.

The victim fled the scene in his vehicle and drove to the intersection of Sheahan and Hopkins Rds where he flagged down a passerby.

The two offenders fled the scene on foot with the victim’s phone.

With the assistance of the Police K9 Unit a knife was located in nearby parkland.

Despite a thorough search of the area, the offenders were not located.

Both the males were wearing black clothing, and are described as being of islander appearance, of solid build, approximately 175cms and aged in their early 20s.

A 34-year-old man from Airport West was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

MELBOURNE

New tech centre

■ The State Government says that is creating hundreds of highly skilled local jobs by supporting a global Indian tech company to open its Australia and New Zealand headquarters in Victoria

In Delhi last week, Premier Jacinta Allan met with Indian IT company Firstsource to announce it will establish its new headquarters in Melbourne creating up to 420 jobs in Victoria.

Firstsource is a global business process services company that provides digital transformation solutions to a broad range of industries including healthcare, banking and financial services, communications, media and technology, education, utilities and energy.

“Attracting Firstsource’s Australia and New Zealand headquarters to Victoria will grow the state’s digital capabilities, bringing new proprietary technology and driving more research. Firstsource plans to partner with Victorian education institutions to set up an innovation lab focused on AI, engineering, robotics and digital experimentation,” said a Government representative.

Launched last week, Victoria’s India Strategy 2025-2030 is the Government’s plan to strengthening its relationship with India , identifying digital technology as an emerging sector.

$400,000 ILLEGAL TOBACCO SEIZED BY GEELONG POLICE

■ Detectives from Geelong Crime Investigation Unit have arrested four people after more than $400,000 worth of illicit tobacco was seized in Geelong and Corio

Police executed six search warrants last Wednesday (Sep. 18) at shops on Kosciusko and Detroit Avenue, Corio; Separation St, Bell Park; Peter St, Grovedale; Wilsons Rd, Whittington; and Church St, Herne Hill where illegal tobacco was allegedly being sold. One of these shops had previously been targeted for an attempted arson in 2023.

An approximate total of 323,120 sticks of illicit tobacco, 23,968 vapes, 18.5 kg of loose tobacco and $13,000 was seized as part of the investigation.

Four people were arrested including:

■ A 50-year-old Lara woman will be charged on summons with one count of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue, and deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

■ A 58-year-old Corio woman will be charged on summons with one count of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue, and deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

■ A 41-year-old Tarneit man will be charged on summons with one count of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue and deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

■ A 19-year-old Hoppers Crossing woman will be charged on summons with one count of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue and deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

The investigation remains ongoing, and several people will be spoken to in due course.

TRUGANINA

Serial shoplifter

■ Fugitive Squad officers in conjunction with Geelong Liquor Licensing Unit have arrested a man wanted in relation to an alleged shoplifting spree throughout Victoria and interstate.

It is alleged the 26-year-old man was responsible for stealing approximately $200,000 worth of goods, predominantly alcohol, between December 2023 and Septemberthis year.

The Truganina man was arrested on Sayers Rd in Hoppers Crossing

He has been charged with 102 counts of theft and remanded to appear at the Geelong Magistrates’ Court.

TRARALGON

Aggravated invasion

■ Police have arrested an 18year-old man after a police officer and elderly woman were

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MYRTLEFORD

Theft, damage

■ Police have charged a man after a frontend loader was allegedly driven into a car in Myrtleford on Friday (Sep. 20).

Officers have been told the man allegedly drove the front-end loader through a woman’s front yard on Mummary Rd, before hitting her Holden Captiva about 12.35pm.

No one was injured, and it is believed the pair are known to each other.

Investigators believe the front-end loader was then driven erratically through Myrtleford, before the male driver exited the vehicle and allegedly stole cigarettes and alcohol from a supermarket on Myrtle St.

The front-end loader was recovered by police in Merriang South at 7.15pm.

Police will allege the yellow Caterpillar vehicle was stolen from Merriang South overnight.

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injured in Traralgon last Wednesday morning (Sep. 18).

The teenager was arrested at a pine plantation after fleeing from police on Traralgon West Rd just before 7.30am.

The arrest follows a home invasion at a residence on Wallace Court about 2.50am.

It is alleged the teen and a second offender woke the female occupant and assaulted her before stealing her bank card and fleeing in her Mazda 3.

The two offenders were spotted with the Mazda 3 by police at a service station on Moore St, Moe, about 6.10am.

Officers attempted to block-in the vehicle before the offending driver allegedly intentionally drove at police and subsequently ran over an officer’s foot.

During the course of the incident, a police officer discharged his firearm before the vehicle fled the scene.

The male Detective Senior Constable sustained an injury to his foot and was taken to hospital.

The 78-year-old Traralgon woman assaulted during the aggravated home invasion was taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

The arrested teen, who was not injured, was expected to be interviewed by detectives.

The second offender remains outstanding and investigations are ongoing.

As per standard procedure, Professional Standards Command will oversee the investigation due to a police firearm being discharged.

CHOCOLYN

Driver dies

■ Police are investigating a fatal collision in Chocolyn on Saturday night (Sep. 21).

Emergency services were called to a head on collision where one vehicle caught fire on Camperdown-Lismore Rd, about 9.30pm.

The driver and only occupant in one of the vehicles, a

35-year-old man from Glenfyne died at the scene.

The male driver, female front seat passenger and two children were all taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two other children inside the Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

OAKLEIGH

House fire battle

■ Multiple Triple Zero calls were received around 7.40am Saturday (Sep. 21) for a house fire in Huntingdale Rd, Oakleigh with the house well alight and fire entering the roof space.

Fire Rescue Victoria responded with an escalated response including aerial and rescue appliances. The first crews arrived on scene within five minutes.

Firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, made an internal attack to contain the fire to the downstairs and half the roof space, however the home sustained severe damage.

Three occupants were home at the time. Ambulance Victoria treated one of the residents for possible smoke inhalation, later transporting the patient to hospital for observation

This fire was deemed ‘Under Control ‘at 8.07am with the cause identified as an unattended candle in a bedroom.

Victoria Police attended in support of FRV operations.

A community advice regarding a structure fire was issued for the area.

FRV remained on scene over several hours to monitor hot spots.

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The 31-year-old Myrtleford man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft, and criminal damage.

He was remanded to appear before Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Sep. 23).

SWAN HILL

Murder alleged

■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder following a fatal house fire in Swan Hill on Wednesday.

Police will allege the man deliberately set a fire inside a house on Domaille Crescent about 5.40pm last Wednesday (Sep. 18).

A 41-year-old Swan Hill man was located deceased inside the property.

A 40-year-old Swan Hill man was transported to hospital and subsequently taken into custody.

He was charged with one count of murder and was to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court.

GREATER GEELONG

Copper theft

■ Police have charged one man and arrested a second man following the alleged attempted theft of copper in North Shore last Thursday night (Sep. 19).

Police received a report of two men loitering inside the yard of a business premises on St Georges Rd about 9.20pm. Patrols were conducted around the area when the two men were located hiding inside yard.

A search of the men allegedly revealed they were in possession of tools used for the theft of copper and other fittings.

A 41-year-old Armstrong Creek man was charged with attempted theft, going equipped to steal, trespass and possess a drug of dependence.

He also had an outstanding warrant for unrelated matters.

He was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on November 19.

A 48-year-old Bell Post Hill man was released pending further enquiries.

BALLARAT

Wendouree warrant

■ Police officers from Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit, Ballarat Division Response Unit and Critical Incident Response Unit members have arrested two people after executing a warrant in Wendouree

Police attended an address on Lorikeet Place about 10.25am last Wednesday (Sep. 18) as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged aggravated burglaries, thefts of motor vehicle and dangerous driving offences.

A 24-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were taken into custody.

A search of the property was conducted and police allegedly located a number of stolen items including tools, jewellery, clothing, registration plates and a stolen Volkswagen Touareg

The woman has been charged with burglary and will face Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on October 14.

The 24-year-old man was being interviewed by police.

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HORSE RIDING HELMET. Backl on trackl EQ3 Pardus Microfibre sparkle. Medium, adjustable 5658cm, washable liner. New in box. Tried on but never worn, gift/online purchase. Incorrect size. RRP $425. $380 OBO. Post available (+$). Seymour. 0408 704 995.HH-LL

HOUSE. Already cut in half. On blocks, ready to be transported away. Jerilderie. 0447 013 460. JJ-NN

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Good quality. Bales: $6.50 Rolls: $50 Kinglake West 0400 529 469 HH-LL

MATTRESS. Queen size and base. As new. $300. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707.JJ-NN

MORRIS MINOR. 1954. Complete in parts. Body stripped back to bare metal and primed. Comes on a rotisserie. Engine No F5/ 304127. GC. $3500. Homewood. 0418 354 641.HH-LL

OFFICE CHAIR. Pink, whiote spots. ‘Girlie’ $13. Surrey Hills. 0410 626 110. HH-LL

PLANTS. Indoor. Outdoor Trees. Succulents, Ground Cover. Available all year. Noble Park, Dawn, 0407 325 030. JJ-NN

PORTABLE CATTLE YARDS. Approx. 50 head. Hot dipped galvanised, Echuca brand Gribben stockyards. 24 straight panels, 3 gate assemblies. Holding pen behind race. Portable ramp on wheels. All in good cond. Dismantled and packed up. $9500. Phone: 0407 351 443. JJ-PP

RADIOGRAM. 1930s era. Oak wood cabinet. FC. $80. Greensborough. 0406 939 273. HH-LL

RAILWAY MAGAZINES. Bulletin, Aust. Railway History, Railway Transportation, Victorian Rail-Ways, Aust. Railway Enthusiast, Vicrail News. Some in year lots, $15 each. Others loose from $1 each. GC. Cash only. Montmorency. 0415 798 561. HH-LL

REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER. $200. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707 JJ-NN

REFRIGERATOR. 3.6. 380 lt. Metal finish look. Bottom freezer. Has had very little use. Ht: 1730cm, width 70cm, depth 690cm. LG brand. As new. $200. Hastings. 0466 252 967. HH-LL

REGISTRATION PLATES. Personalised. Subaruy. ‘MISUBI’. $1300 ONO. Frankston. 9789 9634. JJ-NN

ROOF RACK. $60. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707 JJ-NN

SHED Roof Trusses Steel. 6.4 long, 1 metre high. Gable 3 of, with legs. GC. $150. Launching Place. 5967 4412. HH-LL

SINGER SEWING MACHINE. Marble top. $30. Surrey Hills. 0410 626 110. HH-LL

TABLE-DESK. Large, grayu. $80. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707 JJ-NN

TV CABINETS. $30. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707 JJ-NN

TOWING HITCH for caravan. Lift bar and chain type. Tows up to 3 tonne. GC. $175. Hastings. 0466 252 967.

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WELLNESS CIRCULATION STIMULATOR. Clare. VGC. $150 ONO. Frankston. 9789 9634 JJ-NN WOOD TURNING LATHE Includes tools, books and accessories. VGC. $300. Mount Martha. 04076 921 724. HH-LL

CASUAL LABOURER required for a few days work, don’t need to be continuous days. I need help in rebuilding some small bridges and clearing of walking tracks. Cash payment of $25 per hour. Call me to discuss. Yea. 0438 652 784. HH-LL

WANTED TO BUY

ANZ BANK MONEY BOXES. GC. Negotiable. Mill Park. 9436 8935. HH-LL

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