The Local Paper. Peninsula-Frankston-Greater Dandenong-Casey-Cardinia Edition. Wed., Aug. 7, 2024

SPRINGVALE STABBING:

4 TEENAGERS CHARGED

■ Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged four teenagers following an assault and stabbing in Springvale last week.

It is alleged a large group of youths assaulted a man inside a shopping centre at the corner of Buckingham Avenue and Springvale Rd about 7.50pm on Sunday, July 28.

The victim, a 48-year-old Springvale man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services were then called to a group of teenagers allegedly involved in a physical altercation with a 15-year-old Springvale boy at a park on Springvale Rd about 8.20pm. The victim sustained stab wounds and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 16-year-old Ringwood East boy has been charged with violent disorder in relation to the incident at the shopping centre.

A 17-year-old Chadstone boy and 15-yearold Berwick boy have both been charged with intentionally cause serious injury and affray in relation to the incident at the park.

All three were remanded in custody to appear before a children’s court at a later date.

A 14-year-old Mitcham boy has also been charged with intentionally cause serious injury and affray in relation to the incident at the park and will appear before a children’s court.

Demons back at Casey Fields

■ AFLW is coming to Casey Fields, with the Melbourne Football Club returning to their home ground for games in September and October.

The Dees, who will be led for the second time by Captain Kate Hore and Vice-Captain Tyla Hanks, will play three games at Casey Fields:

■ 11.05 am, Saturday September 7, MFC v Brisbane Lions

■ 1.05 pm, Sunday September 15, MFC v North Melbourne

■ 5.05 pm, Saturday October 19, MFC v Richmond

CONNECTION POINTS ACROSS PENINSULA

■ Mornington Peninsula Shire is launching its 'Local Connection Points,' with three sites rolling out over the past week.

“This initiative aims to transform community interaction with Shire services, providing more convenient access and ensuring a positive, supportive experience for all,” said a Council representative.

These hubs are strategically located within smaller townships alongside existing community and visitor services, offering greater convenience and improved customer experience through personalised face-to-face interactions. They complement the main offices in Mornington, Rosebud and Hastings

Cr Simon Brooks, Mayor, said: “These hubs cater to locals who value personalised assistance and prefer one-on-one interactions.”

Local Connection Points are located at:

■ Somerville Library: Extended service, open Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

■ Dromana - Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre: New service open every Wednesday, 10am to 4pm.

■ Sorrento Community Centre: New service open every Friday, 9am to 5pm.

The Shire plans to expand to more sites in the future, including Red Hill later this year.

Serious collision at Hallam Rd

■ Police are investigating a serious collision in Hampton Park last Thursday morning (Aug 1).

It is understood a vehicle collided with a truck on Hallam Rd near Pound Rd about 6.55am.

The male driver of the vehicle was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Two other vehicles were damaged during the collision, however no one else was injured.

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

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at www.crime stoppers.com.au

Precinct OK’d

■ Sonya Kilkenny, State Planning Minister, has approved the Pakenham South Employment Precinct Structure Plan, which will be incorporated into the Cardinia Planning Scheme

Approval of the Precinct Structure Plan marks a significant milestone in Cardinia Council's commitment to developing the Precinct, said a Council representative. Cardinia Council, in May,approved the Pakenham South Employment Infrastructure Contributions Plan to fund the future infrastructure identified within the Precinct Structure Plan. The Council will now implement both the Precinct Structure Plan and the Infrastructure Contributions Plan

● ● Cr Simon Brooks, Mayor

Ticks & Crosses

✔Frankston MLA Paul Edbrooke has mentioned local Olympian Brock Batty in State Parliament. “I want to start out by mentioning a Frankston High School student Brock Batty, who is very talented. As I said, he is attending Frankston High School at the moment, but right at this point in time he is in Paris, and he is competing in the trampolining. I find that pretty frightening. I see the trampolining, and the skill required is amazing, but the heights those people jump to are just crazy.”

✖The State Government’s first rental property inspections kicked off lastweekend – to crack down on rental providers and estate agents who do the wrong thing. Gabrielle Williams,. Minister for Consumer Affairs, joined ConsumerAffairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich and taskforce officers in Clayton at a prebriefing before they attended inspections of rental properties – for the first time. More than 60 per cent of properties in Clayton are rentals, making it an important location for the taskforce’s first inspection blitz. The taskforce team attended rental properties at Clayton on and the surrounding areas and checked that rental properties meet the mandatory minimum standards. “The rental minimum standards include things that most people would reasonably expect in a home, such as a functional kitchen, lockable external doors, and being structurally sound and waterproof,” said a Government representative. Victorians who suspect properties available for rent are being falsely advertised or do not meet minimum standards can alert Consumer Affairs Victoria directly through a new complaint form online. After recent reports from the public via the new webform, the taskforce engaged with estate agents to ensure rental properties were upgraded and repaired to meet the minimum standards before they were leased. Victorians looking for a rental property are urged to use the new form to report concerns – it only takes about five minutes to complete and can be submitted anonymously. Backed by a $4 million investment from the Labor Government, the renting taskforce is scaling up operations using intelligence and market analysis to boost monitoring of rental campaigns, conduct targeted inspections and act on identified breaches. Operations will continue to scale up throughout 2024. Letting a new renter move into a rental property that does not meet the minimum standards is a criminal offence, with maximum penalties of over $11,000 for individuals and over $57,000 for companies.

Multi-cultural cash splash

■ The State Government says that it is continuing to invest across the southern and southeastern suburbs, with funding for the infrastructure and facilities that communities need to celebrate their culture and traditions.

Ingrid Stitt, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, announced that 11 local organisations stretching from Port Phillip to Frankston will receive a share of over $9.7 million of funding through the latest round of the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund

Sri Venkata Krishna Brundavana will receive just over $367,000 in funding to upgrade the function hall in Murrumbeena, supporting the establishment of a library, internal finishes, landscaping and property fencing.

In Dandenong, the Fiji Islamic and Cultural Society of Victoria will receive funding of $72,000 to upgrade the female prayer room, create a dedicated recreation space for mothers and children, install security cameras and replace fire doors.

The Hindu Society of Victoria in Carrum Downs will receive just over $227,000 to improve the cultural centre facility and precinct, including bathroom and internal access road upgrades.

“This latest round of funding will ensure

● ● Ingrid Stitt, State Minister

multicultural Victorians can access the facilities that bring communities together, and to share and preserve their culture and traditions,” Ms Stitt said.

“We’re proud to continue our work to support Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith communities and ensure that all Victorians have spaces where they can feel proud and safe to express who they are.”

Invitation to Somerville

■ Hastings MLA Paul Mercurio has invited Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport, o meet with the clubs at the Somerville Recreation Reserve

“I am very happy to say and very grateful that in this $300,000 to go towards the clubs at the Somerville Recreation Reserve,” Mr Mercurio told the Legislative Assembly.

“The money will be split between four clubs at the reserve, with $100,000 going to the tennis club for lighting, $80,000 to the bowls club for upgrades to their all-weather shelters, $100,000 to the football netball club to upgrade their clubrooms and $20,000 to the cricket club.

“The netball courts at Somerville Recreation Reserve have also recently been upgraded, which is fantastic.

“Between the netball, football and cricket clubs there are

over 50 teams that play out of the recreation reserve, so the upgrade to the clubrooms will make a huge difference to all those that frequent the clubs and will make getting involved in local sports an even better experience for our community.

“I met with all the club

Briefs

Vale Jude Perera

■ Tributes are flowing for Jude Perera, the former MLA for Cranbourne, who died on July 23. He was aged 71. Born in Sri Lanka, the Labor Party stalwart was local member from 2002 to 2018.

Hampton crash

■ Police are investigating a crash in Hampton on Saturday morning (Aug. 2). It is understood a white utility crashed into a parked vehicle on Fewster Rd about 2.20am.

A 20-year-old Sandringham woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Two other occupants of the ute, a 23-yearold Hughesdale man and a 19-year-old Cheltenham woman, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police were told the male driver of the utility fled the scene on foot. Uniform officers, with assistance from the Air Wing and Dog Squad, were searching the area.

presidents a few weeks ago when the Premier came down to visit, and they are all very grateful and excited to be able to make the improvements to their facilities that this funding will allow.

“They and I look forward to the minister’s visit.”

Parkdale crossing free

■ Mordialloc MLA Tim Richardson is elated that Parkdale is now free of railway level crossings. He announced it to State Parliament last week.

“ I am really happy to announce to the house that Parkdale is level crossing free. Not since Parkdale Station came to our community in 1919 have we seen such excitement and such aspiration and hope in our local community,” Mr Richardson said.

“We have seen 20,000 vehicles move through this precinct on average each and every day, and it was an Andrews and an Allan Labor Government that committed to making these level crossings a thing of the past.

“It has been a challenging time for our community with the destruction and the impacts that have gone on for many months, but true Parkdale, Mentone and Mordialloc spirit is fronting up each and every day and supporting our wonderful communities and shopping strips and the aspiration and hope and the real connection that we see in communities like no other.

“So we give a big shout-out to our community for their patience and resilience during this time and to the traders that are going to have a more accessible, more inclusive and, importantly, safer precinct.

“Just to be down there and to thank the workers, the hundreds of workers, that have been working around the clock to make this happen; to see the food that they are putting on the table from the work that they are doing; to see the back-to-back shifts 12 hours at a time and the money that they are spending in our patch supporting our businesses during these works – we really appreciate the work and service that they provide, because this will have generational significance.

“We have seen the tragic impacts of loss of life on level crossings. We saw that many years ago at Warrigal Rd, and thankfully now no-one has to take a deep breath while crossing as a pedestrian, on their bike or in a car. The level crossings are gone from Parkdale, and the station opens soon,” Mr Richardson said.

● ● Tim Richardson MLA

● Brock Batty

● ● Paul Mercurio, Hastings MLA

● ● ● ● Gabrielle Williams

1-in-60 drivers

■ Almost one in 60 of the drivers tested were found to have excessive alcohol in their system during a road policing crackdown in Altona last weekend.

Operation Leviathan saw officers targeting impaired drivers with 3648 vehicles stopped for testing on the Princes Fwy on Friday and Saturday night (Aug. 2-3).

Police caught 63 people drink driving with five of those also found to have drugs in their system.

Officers impounded 19 vehicles as part of the operation.

One driver who was stopped by police at the booze bus, a 32-year-old Point Cook man, returned a BAC reading of .164

Their driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 12 months while their vehicle was impounded for a period of 30 days and they will be summonsed to face court at a later date.

Meanwhile one motorist, a 28-year-old Ardeer man, rolled their car at Altona Meadows while attempting to evade police.

He was taken to hospital and will be processed at a later date.

Victoria Police is warning motorists there will be zero tolerance to drink and drug driving, with significant penalties for those who disregard the rules.

First time offenders who are fully licenced and over 26 years of age caught with a blood alcohol limit between .05 and .07 receive a $577 fine and immediate three-month licence suspension.

The penalties increase substantially for those under 26 years of age, those required to have a zero blood or breath alcohol level, those caught for second or subsequent drink driving offences, and those caught over .07 or above – including larger fines, longer suspensions, alcohol interlocks, attendance at court and jail time for the most serious offences. Operation Leviathan was conducted by Westgate Highway Patrol members.

2 MEN CHARGED AFTER EXTENDED FOLLOW

■ Werribee police have charged two men after they allegedly fled from police in a stolen car in Werribee on Thursday night (Aug. 1).

Officers spotted an allegedly stolen red Commodore speeding on Greaves St about 11pm.

With assistance from the Air Wing, the vehicle was followed to Tigris Close where the car was allegedly dumped, and the two occupants fled on foot.

The driver, a 41-year-old Altona North man, and his 28year-old male passenger were arrested a short time later by the Dog Squad on Thames Boulevard

The Altona North man has been charged with:

■ reckless conduct endangering serious injury

■ drive whilst disqualified

■ careless driving

■ exceeding the speed limit

■ possess butanol

■ traffick butanol

■ deal proceeds of crime

■ fraudulent use registration

■ make false document

He has been bailed appear at Werribee Magistrates’ Court on August, 7.

The 28-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with conduct endangering serious injury, traffick drug of dependence, possess drug of dependence, state false name and fail to appear at

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court. He wasremanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

Thursday night's arrests formed part of Operation Shows - a regular nightly operation which sees local police work alongside the Air Wing, Dog Squad and Highway Patrol to target car thefts and subsequent dangerous driving in the area.

GEELONG

Fraud arrest

■ Detectives from the Financial Crime Squad arrested a man as part of their investigation into reports of suspected fraudulent activity linked to Geelong based not-for-profit organisation genU

A warrant was executed at a residential address in

Newtown on Thursday morning (Aug. 1).

A 57-year-old Newtown man was interviewed by police and subsequently released pending further enquiries.

The matter was initially reported to police by the organisation and an investigation commenced in February last year, after they identified suspicious activity relating to accounts being wrongfully charged to the organisation.

The report was then assessed by police and an investigation commenced.

The activity is alleged to have occurred over about five years and involves several million dollars.

Detectives have obtained financial and business records from the organisation and these continue to be assessed.

Across Victoria

BURNSIDE HEIGHTS

Fatal shooting

■ Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting in Burnside Heights on Friday night (Aug. 2).

Emergency services were called to reports of a man with a gunshot wound outside a property on Tenterfield Drive about 9.10pm. The victim, a 34-year-old from Wallan, died at the scene.

Exact circumstances surrounding the death are yet to be determined at this stage, however police do not believe this was a random attack.

TARNEIT

Driver in Court

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Tarneit on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 1).

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dunraven Drive and Selbourne Avenue, where a truck and cyclist collided about 1pm.

The cyclist, a 68-year-old Truganina woman, died at the scene.

The driver of the truck, a 52-year-old Altona North man, stopped at the scene.

He has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

BACCHUS MARSH

Illicit tobacco

■ Police have seized a significant quantity of illicit tobacco during a search warrant at a tobacco store in Bacchus Marsh.

The investigation commenced after police received intelligence to suggest large amounts of illicit tobacco and cigarettes were being sold at the store.

Detectives from the Moorabool Crime Investigation Unit last week executed a search warrant at the tobacco store.

ALTONA

MORE CATHOLIC KINDERS FUNDED

■ Thousands of new kindergarten places are coming to local schools as the State Government builds and upgrades kinders at 12 low-fee Catholic schools.

Lizzie Blandthorn, Minister for Children, announced the first-ever Building Blocks Partnership with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Early Years Education.

The partnership will deliver 12 early childhood centres at Catholic primary schools creating more than 2100 kindergarten places for local families in our growing outer suburbs.

The centres will each provide up to 178 kindergarten places for Three- and Four-Year-Old

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● ● Jacinta Allan, Premier Kindergarten programs, offer out-of-hours school care, and include space for family consulting services.

The Allan Government is investing $81 million in the partnership, with MACSEYE contributing $7.5 million. Nine of the centres will open in 2026, with the other three opening in later years.

St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School and two new schools set to open in Mount Atkinson and Thornhill Park will host three of the new early childhood centres opening in 2026.

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● ● ● Javon King, Michael Paynter and Mahalia Barnes in Jesus Christ Superstar. Photo: Juliet Taylor

■ Tickets are on sale for the 2025 Melbourne season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar which will open at the Princess Theatre from March 16. Leading the cast will be international recording artist Michael Paynter as Jesus, Javon King, who played Seaweed J. Stubbs in the Australian tour of Hairspray, as Judas, and powerhouse soul and blues vocalist Mahalia Barnes as Mary.

Michael Paynter is a member of classic Australian band Icehouse, as well as the guitarist and vocalist in Australian icon Jimmy Barnes’ band, and performs live with Bachelor Girl, Killing Heidi, Delta Goodrem, Reece Mastin and many others.

He has toured extensively in Australia and internationally, sharing arena and stadium stages with artists such as John Farnham, 5 Seconds of Summer, Miley Cyrus, Seal, Hall and Oates, and The Script

Javon King’s theatre credits include The Inheritance at fortyfivedownstairs and Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls at Chapel off Chapel, for which he won a Green Room Award for Best Supporting Actor. Javon also toured the USA and internationally as Angel in the 20th and 25th Anniversary tours of Rent.

Mahalia Barnes and her band The Soul Mates play to capacity crowds around the country, touring nationally and internationally alongside artists such as Bruce Springsteen, The Roots, Mavis Staples, Joe Bonamassa, Bryan Adams and Tom Jones.

She has recorded, toured and collaborated with the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Liam Gallagher, Beth Hart, George Benson, Robert Jon + The Wreck, Birds of Tokyo, Diesel, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes and David Campbell to name a few.

Producer John Frost, on behalf of his coproducers, said: “I am delighted to be bringing this award-winning production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s much loved rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar to Melbourne.

“I’m also very excited that Michael, Javon and Mahalia are leading the cast. They are all extraordinary singers and musicians who will bring their unique experience and talent to these iconic roles.

“This is going to be a very special experience for cast and audiences alike. Get your tickets now while you still can.”

Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar.

Melbourne Season:

Venue : Princess Theatre

Season: From March 16

Performance Times: Tue.-Thurs. 7pm, Fri.- Sat. 7.30pm, Matinees Wed. 1pm, Sat. 2pm, Sun. 1pm and 6pm (performance times vary each week)

Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply)

Bookings: jesuschristsuperstarmusical. com.au or phone 1300 111 011 Groups 8+ call (03) 9299 9873 or email groups@marrinergroup.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Pleasant Sunday Afternoon

■ The Elsternwick Park Sports Club (the Wickers Club) was the venue for A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon - a spirited, fun show presented by veteran showman Issi Dye, newspaper columnist-turned comedian Lawrence Money, and author and rising comic Liz Hicklin. Issi Dye delighted by belting out musical favourites from the 1950s to the modern day in his fabulous high-energy style, while Lawrence Money was merciless in his humorous satire of politicians and pronouns. Comedian Liz Hicklin,

aged 93, captivated the audience with her stories and views on life.

It was great to see a large audience toe-tapping, singing, laughing, dancing and enjoying a terrific afternoon of entertainment.

Issi Dye will next be presenting Morning Melodies at the Elsternwick Park Sports Club, 170 Glenhuntly Rd., Brighton on Wednesday, August 7 from 10am to Noon . $12 entry, light lunch provided. Bookings: 0410 873 173.

- Cheryl Threadgold

■ The 2024 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace returns to cinemas with the best of new Italian films and classic gems, screening in Melbourne from September 20 - October 16.

Italian-Australian food writer, TV producer and host Silvia Colloca will invite audiences to enjoy ‘la dolce vita’ as this year’s ST. ALi Italian Film Festival Ambassador, sharing her love of all things Italian with festival audiences.

This year’s diverse program includes award-winning drama, documentary, laughout-loud comedy and historical epics starring an array of new and iconic talent. The first highlights offer a glimpse into the Festival which celebrates Italian cinema and filmmakers at their very best.

Special Presentations include the playful, meta comedy Marcello Mio, led by real-life mother-daughter duo Chiara Mastroianni and Catherine Deneuve. A joyful imagining of the daily lives of a creative family, it focuses on the legacy of the great Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni, Chiara’s late, reallife father.

The festival’s second Special Presentation and winner of the 2024 Sydney International Film Festival’s coveted Sydney Film Prize is There's Still Tomorrow (C'è ancora domani). The directorial debut of Paola Cortellesi, who also stars in the film, follows a woman living in post war Rome with her family who dares to break with tradition. It was the highest grossing film in Italy last year.

The 2023 Venice Film Festival opener Commandante is a gripping maritime thriller starring Pierfrancesco Favino. Favino delivers a powerhouse performance as a Naval Captain who commands the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini in the Battle of the Atlantic and is faced with a moral dilemma when he defies orders and rescues Belgian Navy men.

Italo-French co-production Maria Montessori (La Nouvelle Femme) is a bold and illuminating drama set at the turn of the 20th Century. The film stars Jasmine Trinca as the famed Italian physician and educator Maria Montessor i, whose revolutionary methods are still used across the globe today. And for bambini and nonni alike, The War of the Nonni (La guerra dei nonni) is a fun family comedy starring Vincenzo Salemme and Max Tortora as competing grandfathers. When Nonno Tom r eturns from abroad, a series of hilarious challenges ensue as he and Nonno Gerri compete for the affections of their grandchildren.

Melbourne Italian Film Festival Dates: September 20 - October 16

Venues: The Astor Theatre, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Penny Lane, Palace Westgarth, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema, Cinema Nova. Information and Updates: italianfilmfestival.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Ladies Choir

■ The Frankston Ladies Choir presents Suade with Me and FLC on Saturday, September 7 at 7.30pm at the George Jenkins Theatre, Frankston

For more than a decade, Suade has been recognised as one of Melbourne's finest male a cappella groups, and the Frankston Ladies Choir is thrilled to share the George Jenkins Theatre stage with them in this performance.

After a much-needed break, Will, Ian, Loz, Jake, Sava and Chris have reunited from various parts of Victoria to bring their talents, for the first time ever, to Frankston. Suade is said to be known for their smooth harmonies, vocal gymnastics, personalities and outrageous fun.

FLC (the Frankston Ladies Choir) is an innovative community choir which mainly performs original arrangements by MD/pianist Simon Walters in a variety of styles, featuring Sarah Aubrey on flute. The choir has performed in the Frankston Festival of Lights, Tasmania's Festival of Voices, citizenship ceremonies at the Frankston Arts Centre, and in concert with the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir, the Cranbourne Chorale, LowRez and many others.

Performance Details: Saturday, September 7 at 7.30pm

Venue: George Jenkins Theatre, 47 - 49 Moorooduc Hwy., Frankston

Tickets: $40

Box Office: 9905 1111 or email: boxoffice@monash.edu

● ● ● ● Issi Dye and Lawrence Money. Photos: Malcolm Threadgold.

● ● ● ● Johnny and Marion Shilo

Local Theatre Observations

BURN THE FLOOR Shows

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

■ Melbourne French Theatre: La Surprise De L’Amour (Lovestruck) (by Marivaux) August 6 – 17 at Melbourne French Theatre, La Maison de Maitre, 203-205 Canning St (cnr. Neill St.), Carlton. Director: Donald McManus. Bookings: melbournefrench theatre.org.au/la-surprise-de-lamour/

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

■ Beaumaris Theatre: The Bridges of Madison County (by Robert James Waller), August 9 – 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Colin Armstrong. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ MOARTZ Inc: MOARTZ 25th Anniversary, One-Act Play Gala Weekend (Joanna Murray-Smith/Melinda Chapman), August 23 – 25 at Monash Hall, Reserve St., Yallourn North. Directors: Annette O’Shea/Mike Pullar. Admission: $30/$25. Bookings: moartz.com

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

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

■ Theatrical: A Chorus Line, September 2

– 22 at the National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda. Director: Tahra Cameron; Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis; Musical Director: Gabriel Taburet. Bookings: theatrical.com.au Nova Music Theatre: Brigadoon September 13-22 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au

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

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

■ The international dance sensation Burn the Floor - Dare to Dream will commence this year's Victorian season in Sale on August 28, then Bendigo on August 29, followed by a short season at Palms at Crown from August 30 to September 1, finishing in Ballarat on September 3.

This year's tour will star Phil Burton from globally renowned supergroup, Human Nature

This year sees the 25 th Anniversary of Burn the Floor and in 2024 the production will feature Aussie rock classics, including works by INXS, John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Sia, AC/ DC, Keith Urban and of course music from Human Nature.

This year’s title Dare to Dream reflects the dancer’s mantra as each dancer pushes the extremes bringing their famous, infectious, rebellious energy to the stage every night, wearing stunning costumes and engulfed in rock and roll lighting.

Victorian Dates:

Venue: The Wedge Performing Arts Centre, Sale. Day andTime: Wednesday August 28 at 7.30pm. Bookings: https://tickets.thewedge. com.au/event/345:1096/

Venue: Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo. Day and Time: Thursday August 29 at 7.30pm. Bookings: https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/WebPages/ EntaWebGateway/gateway.as px?

Venue: The Palms at Crown, Melbourne. Day and Time: Friday August 30 at 7.30pm; Saturday August 31 at 2pm and 7.30pm; Sunday Sept 1 at 2pm. Bookings: https:// www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/803589

Venue: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat. Day and Time: Tuesday September 3 at 7.30pm. Bookings: https:// BGRAM.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/ salesevent/118787

- Cheryl Threadgold

My Melbourne

■ The anthology film My Melbourne features four unique diverse stories based on true incidents themed around the four pillars of diversity - sexuality, gender, disability, and race and will premiere at the Indian Film Festival on Thursday, August 15.

Filmed entirely in Melbourne, the film is directed by four iconic Indian filmmakers - Onir, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali and Kabir Khan.

My Melbourne is an inclusive feature film, celebrating diverse voices and talents. The four filmmakers worked with emerging Australian creatives from under-represented backgrounds to create four films about identity and belonging, based on authentic migrant experiences.

Producer of My Melbourne and director of IFFM, Mitu Bhowmick Lange said: “Our goal for My Melbourne is not only to create an entertaining feature film that is authentic, contemporary, honest and relevant but also to discover and nurture the next generation of underrepresented diverse filmmakers and their unique stories.

“Working with four of the most respected filmmakers in India, our local Australian emerging creatives from underrepresented backgrounds learnt from the best without compromising on their cultural and authentic narrative styles.”

Whether it's a gay son finding his sense of belonging through his father’s acceptance of his sexuality, a young deaf dancer finding peace by seeing the beauty in her noiseless world, a newly married, tormented girl standing up for herself, or a young, displaced Afghani player finding her sense of belonging through cricket, each story is a beautiful journey of self-discovery.

Mitu adds: “We believe that the success of telling a story comes from its authenticity and empathy. This has always been our endeavour with ‘My Melbourne’

The film has been made with a lot of love, across cultures and countries, with a diverse cast and crew of different abilities, languages, and backgrounds. The film and its making have been a celebration, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.”

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

- Cheryl Threadgold

Murder For Two

■ Arts Centre Melbourne and Hayes Theatre Company present the smash-hit whodunnit Murder for Two from August 15 - 25 in the Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne.

Two performers - Australian comedian and Tik Tok personality Gabbi Bolt and Maverick Newman - play 13 roles (and the piano).

Officer Moscowicz dreams of being a detective. So, when the great American Novelist Arthur Whitney is shot, he jumps at the chance to prove his sleuthing skills.

Did Whitney’s wife give him a big finish? Or is the prima ballerina the prime suspect? Or did the overly friendly psychiatrist make a frenemy?

Performance dates and times:

Preview Aug.. 15, Opening night Aug. 16, Season: Aug. 17 - 25 (captioned performance on Aug. 22)

Venue: Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

More Auditions

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

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

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

- Cheryl Threadgold

Julie and Friends

■ The old adage about the family that plays together stays together is getting a new twist in the next concert from Julie Houghton and Friends, at 2 pm on Saturday August 17 at Diamond Creek Uniting Church

Called ‘Oh No! It’s Only 130 Days Til Christmas!’ this is a rare occurrence when host, actor/singer Julie Houghton is joined by her singer son, bass Edward Smith, who returned to Australia last year after six years in New York, where he sang with prestigious a capella group Crosstown Vocal

Julie promises it will be a fabulous afternoon of Christmas related music and fun, including highlights from Handel’s Messiah and Charles Dickens’A Christmas Carol, and all the traditional and lighter Christmas songs and poetry you know and love.

The concert features Suzanne Shakespeare Karen van Spall, Michael Lapina and Edward Smith with Isaac Mouskovias accompanying at the piano and Julie Houghton performing and hosting proceedings.

There will also be some favourites like ‘White Christmas’ and ‘When A Child Is Born’, Michael Bublé’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ and other lighter items.

But why do a Christmas concert in August?

“Singers are always so busy with vocal commitments in December that we don’t get the opportunity to get together with our professional singing friends leading up to Christmas, so we decided to invent a reason to sing Christmas music and read famous Christmas literature and have a ball with this repertoire, which is always popular with audiences,” Julie explains.

The concert is part of the Diamond Creek Concert Series, and you can book tickets at www.trybooking.com/CTQBT or by contacting Graham on 0419 361 487 or email gford@bigpond.net.au

Tickets are $20 adult, $15 concession and can also be bought for cash at the door. - Nicholas Carroll

Auditions

■ Eltham Little Theatre: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (by C. S. Lewis) August 10 in the Rehearsal Room, Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Jason Triggs. Audition Contact: auditions@elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ Peoples Playhouse: Daddy Long Legs. August 7 and 8 at Christ Church, Logan St., Frankston. Director: Leah Osburn; Musical Director: Damien Mizzi. Further details: trybooking.com/events/landing/1248996

■ Powderkeg Players: It’s a Wonderful Life (by Mary Elliot Nelson) August 6 from 7pm, August 10 from 2pm, August 11 from 7pm at the St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr Alrieda and William Sts., St Albans. Contact Stephen 0407 802 165 or powderkeg players@gmail.com

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Home I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) August 11 at 2pm; August 13 at 7pm at Unit 8/ 417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Susan Rundle. Audition enquiries: theatre@psrundle.com

■ The Basin Theatre Group: A Christmas Carol: Radio Play (adapted from the live performance on Christmas Eve, 1939 on the CBS Campbell Playhouse radio program) August 6 at 7.30pm, August 13 at 7.30pm, August 25 at 2.00p, at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Di Hoskins. Contact: 0430 495 105 or email: social@thebasintheatre.org.au

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

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

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■ Mornington Peninsula’s community heroes gathered on July 18 at the Shire’s Annual Civic Recognition Event.

This year marks the third time the event has brought together a diverse group of community members and organisations to honour those who have gone above and beyond in service to our community.

The event acknowledged the local recipients of the prestigious King’s Birthday Honours, Australian Honours, Australia Day Local Awards, and Youth Recognition Awards

Mayor Cr Simon Brooks said: “We owe so much to these incredible individuals who are the glue that helps hold our community together. Your willingness to help others and contribute to the greater good is truly admirable.”

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■ Citizen of the Year: Nancye-Joy Gardner – for her commitment to road safety and contribution to the community through her involvement in driver education programs and volunteer work at local events.

■ Young Citizen of the Year: Hannah O’Loghlin – for her volunteer roles and involvement with the Youth Advisory Committee, Australian Scouting Association, Dromana Community Garden and the Country Women’s Association.

■ Community Event of the Year: Dromana Australia Day Event –for the commitment and dedication of the organisers in running this community event

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■ Community Spirit Award: Somerville Family Day

■ Lifetime Achievement Awards: Greg Fitzgerald – for his service to Rotary and the Dromana community.

■ Lifetime Achievement Awards: Bruce Foster Turner – for his lengthy service to the Rosebud RSL subbranch and his contributions to the community.

2023 Youth Recognition Awards

■ Inclusion and Equity: Gabe Jennings –for promoting inclusivity, leading, advocating for and supporting others through the Peninsula Autism Friendship Group and educating others about the importance of pronouns.

■ Arts: Liam McAloon – a multi-talented artist who is notable in the Mornington Peninsula’s art scene, excelling in theatre, music, and more.

■ Community Leader: Kate McInnes – for her volunteer work across various community organ-isations, consistently providing support and enriching the lives of other young people in the community.

■ Mental Health and Wellbeing: Ravi Moss – for raising awareness and supporting young people with mental health issues.

■ ■ ■ ■ Unsung Hero: Storm O’Hara – for volunteer work and fundraising for a school in the Philippines.

■ Environment: Noah Spivey – for volunteering to clean and protect the Peninsula’s beaches.

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■ Local families, children, and staff have settled into the refurbished Emerald Preschool, following rectification works and temporary service re-location due to fire and smoke damage earlier this year.

The fire, which occurred in the three-yearold kindergarten room at 7/9 Kings Rd, Emerald, on February 5, caused extensive smoke damage throughout the facility and required substantial rectification works.

Despite the challenges, Cardinia Shire Council, in partnership with the Early Years Manager, One Tree Community Services, and the Department of Education, worked to complete the building restoration within a short timeframe and with minimal disruption to the children's education.

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Curator for FUSE Festival

■ City of Darebin’s FUSE Festival announces the appointment of Allara Briggs Pattison as Curator-in-Residence for Ganbu Gulin , which launches the City of Darebin's multiarts festival FUSE Spring 2024, taking place September 14 -22 .

Ganbu Gulin , meaning “One Mob” in Woi-Wurrung language, is a co-created event with Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

On Saturday September 14, this annual inclusive celebration welcomes all Darebin citizens, existing and new, to Wurundjeri WoiWurrung Country with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.

Allara brings a thematic curated offering of live music, visual art, panel talk and community participatory workshops.

This free event is an invitation to all community members to acknowledge, respect and learn from Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung the Traditional Owners, and celebrate First Nations artists.

Allara is a powerful Yorta Yorta winyarr. She is a storyteller, composer, director, producer, musician, and sound designer. With humour and integrity, Allara uses the double-bass and sound samples from Country to weave textures for healing in her work “I am Sovereign, I am Free”. Allara's innovative music speaks to Blak justice and sovereignty.

In appreciation of NAIDOC week, Allara reflects on how she views her role and Ganbu Gulin’s purpose in relation to this year’s NAIDOC theme of ‘Keep the Fire Burning’.

"Blak, loud and proud, we let those sparks fly through our songs and ceremony to light a cool burn, slowly but steadily cleaning out old colonial formats to make space for justice for our people, waters, lands and kin, as well as standing in solidarity and power with all oppressed peoples across the world. Together with Wurundjeri, on Woi-Wurrung Country.”

As part of the festival, Darebin offers FUSE@Large, an open-access program that provides opportunities for local artists and creatives to activate Darebin in unexpected, delightful ways.

FUSE@Large welcomes anyone and everyone putting on an event in Darebin to participate and is a chance for artists and community members to test, experiment and try out ideas in front of a local audience.

FUSE works to remove as many barriers as possible to highlight community and presents an opportunity to make invaluable local, creative, and professional connections. It is a way to develop new material, push the boundaries of art, or find a new audience for an already established piece.

Registrations are now open for City of Darebin community members to showcase their art.

Additionally, nominations are now open for the Darebin Community

Awards, which recognise individuals and groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the Darebin community.

The Darebin Community Awards will be awarded in nine categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Leader of the Year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Emerging Young Community Leader of the Year, Community Group of the Year, Sustainability Award either awarded for an individual or Community Group, Lifetime Achievement Award, CALD Elder Community Leader of the Year and CALD Emerging Community Leader of the Year.

FUSE is the City of Darebin's multiarts festival—providing a platform for local artists, designers and performers to transform our amazing city into a dynamic hub of creativity.

FUSE allows artists and audiences alike to enjoy Darebin’s streets, parks, venues, theatres, galleries and public spaces as transformative zones—infused with the power of art, culture, and creativity.

FUSE Festival September 14-22 www.fusedarebin.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Alter State

■ Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria have announced the 2024 program for Melbourne’s Disability-led arts initiative Alter State, taking place across the city from October 2-13.

The initiative is a major arts and disability event engaging artists and audiences across Australia and New Zealand

Alter State features more than 100 Deaf and Disabled artists performing and participating in performances, events and talks in-person and online across 10 venues over 12 days.

Alter State 2024?Creative Lead

Jodee Mundy , a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and disabled artist, said this year’s theme Disabled Futures: a glimpse of what’s to come provided exciting opportunities to interrogate what it means to be a Disabled or Deaf artist in Australia right now and what could be done to create a more equitable future.

“Alter State’s ambition is to alter the current state of the arts and culture we are producing and consuming. For too long we have seen on our stages, books and screens, stories created and facilitated by people who have no direct lived experience or connection with Deaf and Disabled people,’’ said Mundy

The Alter State 2024 program features performance, contemporary art, film, workshops, a two-day symposium and two parties. It is accessible, intersectional and relaxed “with radical care at its heart” featuring Auslan interpreting, live captions, audio de-

scription, mobility access and quiet spaces at the events.

Supported by Creative Australia, this year for the first time the program includes an Alter State First Nations Deaf and Disabled Arts Program curated by Arts Access Victoria’s incoming CEO and artist Joshua Pether.

Alter State begins on October 2 under the guidance of Aunty Di Kerr, Wurundjeri Traditional Owner and Alter State’s inaugural Elder in Residence, with a First Nations Deaf and Disabled Yarning Circle, inviting all those with lived experience to gather, exchange, yarn about art, culture, ceremony and Disability.

The official Welcome to Country takes place on the Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt to honour connection to Country and for healing to Deaf and Disability communities who are now and have historically been segregated from the arts and society at large.

Audiences can attend The Manifesto, Arts Access Victoria’s installation open on the forecourt throughout the festival to share their hopes towards a collective manifest for the future.

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne

Dates: October 2 - 13

For full program details visit artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Tina

■ The critically acclaimed smash hit Tina - The Tina Turner Musical opens at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in September and producers have announced a new release of tickets on sale at www.tinathemusical. com.au

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is currently playing to packed houses and rave reviews in Brisbane after hugely successful seasons in Adelaide, Perth and Sydney, where it had a record-breaking nine-month run and sold more than 300,000 tickets. Previews for the award-winning musical commence on September 21 at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre

Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and the late Tina Turner, the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. It features 23 hit songs including, Simply The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It, Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary”, this smash hit musical has received 37 prestigious award nominations including Best Musical (Tony Awards) and Best New Musical (Olivier Awards).

- Kerry O’Brien

In A Violent Nature

■ (R). 94 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.

With the impressive Longlegs currently showing in cinemas, we now get another terrific big screen horror offering, which sees a wellworn premise get a genuine shotin-the-arm, leading to one of the most intriguing, and daring, films of the year, but one you’ll need a strong stomach to fully appreciate.

The story is deliberately familiar; a group of young people head to a woodland camp site (near the small town of White Pines), wanting to have a weekend of fun.

During one particular walk in the woods, a couple of these tourists come across a run-down fire tower, under which a locket hangs, and this dilapidated structure has one talking about the ‘White Pines Slaughter’.

Against better judgement, someone decides to take the locket, not realising it is keeping a notorious killer named Johnny underground, and as such, the rotting murderer rises from the grave, and goes after everyone who may be in possession of the beloved locket.

Writer/director Chris Nash, making his feature length directorial debut (he helmed the Z Is For Zygote segment in the 2014 anthology film, ABCs Of Death 2), boldly experiments with one of horror’s most well-known formats, that of an unstoppable killer murdering summer campers, and flips its viewpoint to Johnny himself, silently following him from behind as he makes his way from one victim to another.

Done via a series of long takes, occasionally broken by brief scenes such as the visitors indulging in the obligatory campfire tale of the legendary killer, Nash is fully prepared to take his time, slowly building to each gruesome set-piece (while giving us pieces of Johnny’s back story), but it is an approach that, for me, was totally engrossing (in some ways, it had me thinking what it would have been like if Terrence Malick or Bela Tarr directed Gasper Noe’s Enter The Void).

The shift in focus jars a little during the final act, somewhat like The Last Broadcast (1998) and Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon (2006) did, but again, like those films, it’s knowingly done.

The cast are suitably natural, the effects convincing, and the cinematography gorgeous, but everything about this endeavour is well crafted.

In A Violent Nature is a unique experience (and can also be interpreted in a number of ways, too), filled with a vivid atmosphere that will admittedly either enthral or bore.

A sequel has already been announced, and although excited about what Nash might do to subvert the slasher sequel, I’m also nervous that he might stumble going to the same well again (fingers crossed he succeeds). I’m more interested to see what original project Nash does next.

RATING - ****½

Sleeping Dogs

■ (MA). 111 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.

A strong central performance by Russell Crowe helps make this initially interesting but ultimately routine thriller mildly entertaining. Crowe plays Roy Freeman, a retired cop now suffering dementia, the condition now severe enough for him to have labels, names and schedules stuck up all around his apartment.

Roy is also part of a radical medical experiment, involving devices placed in his brain, which will hopefully reverse his horrible illness.

After a visit by an agency employee, Roy speaks with death row inmate Isaac Samuel (Pacharo Mzembe), who confessed to Roy and his partner Jimmy (Tommy Flanagan) a decade before, for the murder of professor Joseph Wieder (Marton Csokas).

Claiming he is innocent, Samuel convinces Roy to revisit the case, and to keep his mind active, the former law enforcer does, and his investigations will lead to various suspects, such as Laura Baines (Karen Gillen), Richard Finn (Harry Greenwood) and Wayne Devereaux (Thomas M. Wright).

What seems to be a knowing ode to RKO noir of the 40’s and 50’s, Sleeping Dogs has a good set up, and employs some clever casting, but unlike the best of those classic movies, which delivered their twists and turns in a smart, highly efficient manner (usually under 90 minutes), co-writer/director Adam Cooper p rotracts the material (penned by him and Bill Collage) for nearly two hours, allowing audiences to stay ahead of any intended surprises.

Nicely photographed by Ben Nott, Melbourne effectively stands in for itsUS setting.

Crowe is excellent (and, along with Flanagan, keeps everything just on the right side of fun), but Cooper unfortunately allows the film to lose its way, needlessly padding out too many plot strands, turning a potentially compact and compelling thriller into something overlong and predictable, making its denouement all-too inevitable.

RATING - *** - Aaron Rourke

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■ These days you have to be a certain age to remember the American film star Joe E. Brown

I guess his most popular screen line was in the 1959 film Some Like It Hot - at the end of the film, Jack Lemmon dressed as a woman in the speedboat removes his wig and says, "I'm a MAN!"

Joe E Brown, playing the millionaire trying to woo him, turns to the camera with a smile and delivers the classic line, "Well, nobody's perfect."

Joseph Evans Brown was born in Holgate, Ohio in 1891. He came from a family of seven children.

At the age of nine Joe joined a circus as a tumbler and acrobat in The Five Marvellous Ashtons

He was in San Francisco during the great earthquake of 1906. Joe became a baseball player for three years before re-joining the circus.

He went into Vaudeville and then performed on Broadway as a comedian. Joe met Kathryn McGraw and they were married in 1915.

He began making films in 1928 and worked for The Warner Brothers Studios

By 1931 Joe E. Brown was the leading man in many films. One of his favourite film roles was in Elmer The Great where he played a rookie baseball player.

Joe also played that role on stage for many years and in The Lux Radio Theatre.

Whatever Happened To ... Joe E. Brown

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

In 1935 he won acclaim for his role in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when he played Flute, the bellows -mender.

His film roles included Fireman Save My Child, Son Of A Sailor, The Circus Clown and Hollywood Canteen

Kathryn and Joe had two grown-up sons in 1939 when war broke out. Joe testified before the House Immigration Committee to support a bill to allow 20,000 German Jewish refugees into the United States

Kathryn and Joe adopted two girls from that program. His boys Don and Joe volunteered for service US Army Corps. In 1942 his son Captain Donald Evan Brown

● ● Lydia Roberti with Joe E Brown was killed during a routine training flight. After the funeral Joe dedicated himself to entertaining the troops.

He was the first entertainer to go to the South Pacific and Alaska. Wherever the GIs served Joe would go and they all became his sons.

This was a man who hated comedy that insulted other people; he was apparently a very nice and sincere person.

After the war finished the film roles had dried up and Joe E. Brown returned to the stage. He played ‘Elwood P. Dowd’, in the comedy Harvey.

Elwood talked to his friend who was a giant imaginary rabbit. He won the Tony award on Broadway in 1949 for his performance in Harvey. (James Stewart was cast as Elwood P. Dowd in the film version.)

In 1950 Joe E. Brown was in Melbourne

performing Harvey at the Comedy Theatrealso in the cast were Doreen Wilson and Charles Dorning. (I wish I had seen it.)

He played his most memorable role of ‘Captain Andy’ in the MGM musical film Showboat in 1951.

When I interviewed his co star Kathryn Grayson many years ago she spoke of him with such love.

In 1963 Joe had a cameo role in the Stanley Kramer film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Joe E. Brown died of a stroke in 1973, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, at the age of 81.

He never used ‘blue material’ and he was loved by his family, public and fellow performers.

His wife Kathryn passed away in 1978. Joe E. Brown always related the comment from a six-year-old child. After seeing one of his comedy films the young boy asked his mother, "Mommy, when Joe E. Brown dies, will he go to Heaven? When the mother confirmed the possibility, the boy marveled, "Golly, Mommy won't God laugh!"

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

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Children’s Bach

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

Based on the original novella by one of Australia’s most cherished writers Helen Garner, The Children’s Bach will be staged by Lyric Opera from August 30 –September 7 at Theatre Works It will be the opera’s second only full production since it was first staged in 2008.

“Our production depicts the world of Melbourne’s Inner North in the 1990s, where simple working-class lives are lured into a bohemian world of late-night bars and clubs on Lygon Street It’s an exploration of sexual freedom and what is ‘modern life’,” says Lyric Opera’s Artistic Director Patrick Burns (Green Room Musical Achievement Award for Iphis in 2022).

The Children’s Bach begins with Dexter and Athena Fox, their son, and the insulated world they’ve built together. When a friend from Dexter’s past resurfaces and introduces the couple to the city’s bohemian underbelly, Athena begins to wonder if life might hold more for her, and the tenuous bonds that tie the Foxes together start to fray.

““It is a piece about love in its many forms. In the words of Michael Halliwell, “the opera is an evocative meditation on the messiness and complexity of human relationships…” It is a profound contemporary chamber opera that is engaging and thoughtprovoking,” says Director Katy Maudlin (Iphis, 2022 Green Room Outstanding Opera Production Award Winner).

Bookings can be made directly via the Theatre Works website. Seating is limited, and audiences are advised to book quickly.

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Pattern Recognition

Town Hall Gallery continually engages a theme, subject or visual style throughout their creative process.

The human brain’s ability to identify patterns and repeat symbols allows us to visually match what we see with the information we already know, finding structure, cementing knowledge .and gaining further understanding.

The allure of returning to considering or retraining our understanding speaks to our mind’s ability to interrogate and innovate.

The exhibition features artists who have dedicated their practice to exploring and evolving a particular concept or enduring preoccupation.

Their art is expressed through purposeful and continued use of colour and form, pattern and repetition, motif and subject.

Exhibition opens Wednesday August 14 and closes Saturday October 26.

Town Hall Gallery 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

Botanical

■ Burrinja is presenting Botanical a dual exhibition centred on Botanical Illustrated Art which combines a showcase of contemporary practice and a journey back to the roots of British/ Australian botany.

Drawn from Nature’s Botanical Illustration between Art and Science is a group exhibition featuring some of Victoria’s most accomplished botanical illustrators.

On display are water colour paintings, pencil drawings and graphite illustrations of local and exotic species. Also included are four studies by Celia Rosser, who is known and celebrated as the Banksia Lady.

The initiation of Australian Botany, Selections from Banks’ Florilegium presents engravings from Banks’ Florilegium, a renowned record of plants collected by amateur botanist Joseph Banks and his team on Captain Cook’s first voyage around the world.

Exhibition closes Sunday September 22.

The Arts

At Bendigo

We Are Family – Rob McHaffie

From supper cool hipsters to art world afficionados. Street artists, mums and dads, commuters, dog walkers and lackadaisical youth, Rob McHaffie’s keen observations of everyday surroundings reveal the idiosyncrasies and absurdities if contemporary Australian urban life with colour, whimsy and humour.

This major exhibition surveys McHaffie’s recent work including new painting, collage works on aper and ceramic sculpture in a vibrant showcase f the artist’s buoyant and broad ranging creative vision.

Bendigo Art Gallery

42 View St, Bendigo - Peter Kemp

Barbra

■ Final tickets are now available for the The Australian Barbra Streisand Show from, 7pm this Saturday (Aug. 10) at the Glen Eira Town Hall.

Performing songs from the sensational catalogue of Streisand’s classic films, musicals and hit records, the show honours the talent and legacy of this icon of musical royalty.

Featuring hits from Funny Girl, The Way We Were, A Star is Born and many more.

■ Pax, son of the very famous Hollywood couple, took a serious tumble off his e-bike and was admitted to hospital in Los Angeles suffering head and hip injuries. His current condition is described as 'stable'. Pax works for Angelina's film production company.

Freebies for the Games

■ Every competitor at the Paris Olympics was presented with a 'Welcome' gift on arrival at the Olympic village. The gifts included pajamas, tote bag, water bottle, 50,000 Qantas points and the jewel in the crown was the very latest Samsung flip phones. Yes, every competitor gets a free flip phone.

Normal Aussie kid

■ During school days Felix Cameron is a normal, energetic kid playing in the schoolyard. In his spare time, he shines as an actor, in the highly acclaimed series 'Boy Swallows Universe' where he scored rave reviews particularly overseas attracting 7.6 million viewers in two weeks. Felix has been nominated for ten nominations in the 2024 Logie Awards including Most popular New Talent, and Best Lead Actor in a Drama. Felix is sure to be the face of the future in films, so vote for him in the Logies, August 18; www.vote.tvweeklogies.com.au

New face at news desk

■ After 17 years at ABC TV News Karina Carvalho has joined the presentation team at Ch annel7 News, Melbourne. She will share the newsdesk with regulars Peter Mitchell, MikeAmor and Rebecca Maddern. - John O’Keefe

with Peter Kemp

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● ● ● Pax, son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. File Photo.

Renae Gentile, Mary Queen of Heaven, Greenvale

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

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

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

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NAME: Mary Queen of Heaven

ADDRESS: 75 French Rd, Greenvale, Vic. 3059

PHONE: 7739 5600

WEBSITE: www.mqhgreenvale. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: info@mqhgreenvale. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Delfina Pieri, St Oliver Plunkett Primary School, Pascoe Vale

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

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

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

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

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

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NAME: St Oliver Plunkett Primary School

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

PHONE: 9354 5130

WEBSITE: www.sopascoevale. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@sopascoevale. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAME: St Dominc’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 145 Highfield Rd, Camberwell, Vic 3124

PHONE: 9836 8300

WEBSITE: www.sdcamberwelleast. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ross Williams, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Bayswater

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

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

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NAME: Our Lady of Lourdes School

ADDRESS: 23 Orange Grove, Bayswater, Vic 3153

PHONE: 9729 3411

WEBSITE: www.olbayswater. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@olbayswater. catholic.edu.au

community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

● ● ● ● ● Renae Gentile

● ● Natalie Kenny

St Oliver Plunkett Primary SchoolPascoe Vale

● ● Ross Williams

Kasey Easdown, St Scholastica’s Primary School, Burwood

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

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

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NAME: St Scholastica’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 348 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Vic 3125

PHONE: 9808 7279

WEBSITE: www.ssbennettswood. catholioc.edu.au

EMAIL: keasdown@ssbennettswood. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NAME: Our Lady’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 31 Erasmus St, Surrey Hills, Vic 3127

PHONE: 9898 7655

WEBSITE: www.olsurreyhills. catholic.edu.au

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

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

Our students are inquisitive, interested and respectful and kind.

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

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

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

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

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

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NAME: St Luke The Evangelist Primary School

ADDRESS: 46 Orchard Grove, Blackburn South, Vic 3130

PHONE: 9877 4023

WEBSITE: www.slblackburnsth. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@slblackburnsth. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trish Vandekolk, St Thomas The Apostle, Greensborough North

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

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

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

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

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

WEBSITE: www.stgreensboroughnth. catholic.edu.au

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

laborative and inclusive school culture.

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

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

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

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

● ● Kasey Easdown

● ● Clare Ryan

● ● Trish Vandekolk

Karen Jebb, Emmaus College, Vermont South

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

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

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NAME: Emmaus College

ADDRESS: 503 Springvale Rd, Vermont South, Vic 3133

PHONE: 9845 3209

WEBSITE: www.emmaus.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@emmaus. vic.edu.au

come outstanding young men and women.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stefanie Harvey, St Martin de Porres Primary School, Avondale Heights

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

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

Sarah McDermott Our Lady of Fatima School, Rosebud

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NAME: St Martin de Porres Primary School

ADDRESS: 158 Military Rd, Avondale Heights, 3034

PHONE: 9331 9000

WEBSITE: www.smavondaleheights. catholic.edu.au

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

cipal in 2024.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAME: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

ADDRESS: 16 Hinton St, Rosebud, Vic 3939

PHONE: 5950 0400

WEBSITE: www.fatimarosebud. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

Angela Romano, Marian College, Sunshine West

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

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

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

NAME: Marian College

ADDRESS: 196 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West, Vic 3020

PHONE: 9363 1711

WEBSITE: www.mariansw.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: cnicholl@mariansw. vic.edu.au

in educational leadership.

Angela is known for her innovative approach to curriculum development and an unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Angela brings a fresh perspective and a future-focused vision to Marian College.

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

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

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

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

● ● Karen Jebb

Stefanie Harvey

● ● Angela Romano

● ● ● ● Sarah McDermott

Rita Grima St Columba’s College, Essendon

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

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

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

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

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

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NAME: St Columba’s College

ADDRESS: 2 Leslie Rd, Essendon, Vic 3040

PHONE: 9331 9498

WEBSITE: www.columba.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: brookere@columba. vic.edu.au

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

Holy Family School, Mount Waverley

Holy Family School Mount Waverley is a faith filled learning community that is committed to excellence. Our hard-working and innovative staff are exemplary models to our students as they continuously work on their craft. I feel extremely privileged to lead such a dedicated group of educators.

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

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

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

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

• Explicit Direct Instructioning

Daniella Maddalena, St Columba’s Primary School, Elwood

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

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

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

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NAME: Holy Family School

ADDRESS: 250 Stephensons Rd, Mount Waverley, Vic 3149

PHONE: 9807 3300

WEBSITE: www.hfmw. catholic. edu.au

EMAIL: jdaviod@hfmw.catholic. edu.au

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

• Sensory Room

• Routines (Behaviour Curriculum)

The weekly Specialist Programs that we offer are –

• Auslan

• Performing Arts

• Physical Education

• Library

• Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM)

Extracurricular opportunities include –

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

• The Music Bus

• Soccer Skill Training

• Prep-Year 6 Camp program

• Student Clubs

• Gardening Club

• Running Club

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

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

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NAME: St Columba’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 24 Glen Huntly Rd, Elwood, Vic 3184

PHONE: 9531 6560

WEBSITE: www.stcolumbasprimary. org

EMAIL: principal@scelwood. catholic.edu.au

lum that prepares students for a globalized world.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dean King, Elisabeth Murdoch College, Langwarrin

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

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

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

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NAME: Elisabeth Murdoch College ADDRESS: 80 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin, Vic 3910

PHONE: 9788 2600

WEBSITE: www.emc.vic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

● ● ● ● Daniella Maddalena

● ● Dean King

● ● Rita Grima

Marco Di Cesare, Marcellin College, Bulleen

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

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

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

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NAME: Marcellin College

ADDRESS: 160 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen, Vic 3105

PHONE: 9851 1589

WEBSITE: www.marcellin.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: info@marcellin.vic.edu.au

top-tier education to more than 1200 students.

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

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

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

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

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

Marisa Matthys, St Mary’s Primary School, Greensborough

It is an absolute privilege to be the Principal of St Mary’s Greensborough. We are a dynamic community of empowered learners engaging justly in the world.

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

Jason McBean, Laurimar Primary School

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

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

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

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

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NAME: St Mary’s Primary School

ADDRESS: 210 Grimshaw St, Greensborough, Vic 3088

PHONE: 9433 4000

WEBSITE: www.smgreensborough. catholic. edu.au

EMAIL: jbaker@smgreensborough. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAME: Laurimar Primary School

ADDRESS: 1 Armidale Rd, Doreen, Vic 3754

PHONE: 9717 7100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wayne Smith, St Mary’s Catholic College, Seymour

● Wayne Smith

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

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

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

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NAME: St Mary’s Catholic College Seymour

ADDRESS: 90 High St, Seymour, Vic 3660

PHONE: 57902 2611

WEBSITE: www.smseymour. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: office@smseymour. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

Stage 1 construction of a new VCE and Senior Learning Centre

Stage 2 extension to Monsignor Toms Science wing

Stage 3 Plan to build a new Secondary Building

● ● Marco Di Cesare

● ● ● ● Jason McBean

Marisa Matthys

Brian Hanley OAM, St Monica’s College, Epping

St Monica’s College, Epping is a coeducational Catholic College that was established in 1964 and is based on four campuses, the two main campuses located in Epping.

The College offers a modern curriculum with a wide choice of sub-

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NAME: St Monica’s College

ADDRESS: 16 Davisson St, Epping, Vic. 3076

PHONE: 9409 8800

WEBSITE: www.stmonicas-epping. com

EMAIL: e.attie@stmonicas-epping. com

jects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loretta Wholley, Genazzano FCJ College, Kew

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

Sharon Grimes, Viewbank College. Viewbank

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

My central focus is to provide a quality learning environment where all students can thrive. We place our values at the heart of everything we do as a community, and our pledge reinforces the key

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NAME: Genazzano FCJ College

ADDRESS: 301 Cotham Rd, Kew, Vic 3101

PHONE: 8862 1000

WEBSITE: www.genazzano. vic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAME: Viewbank College

ADDRESS: Warren Rd, Viewbank, Vic 3084

PHONE: 8458 2811

WEBSITE: www.viewbank.vic.edu.au

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

value of respect.

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

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

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

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

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

Our performing arts and instrumental music programs nurture creativity, talent and build confidence and self-esteem. Our strong sports program provides a breadth of opportunity for competition, participation and teamwork. We are committed to providing an excellent education for all our students and invite you to join us on this journey.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St Brigid’s is a wonderful commu-

NAME: St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School

ADDRESS: 1 High St, Healesville, Vic 3777

PHONE: 5962 4200

WEBSITE: www.sbhealesville. catholic.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@sbhealesville. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

Brian Hanley OAM

● ● Sharon Grimes

Loretta Wholley

● Tess Dwyer

David Mutimer St James Primary School, Vermont

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NAME: St James Primary School

ADDRESS: 51 Centre Rd, Vermont, Vic 3133

PHONE: 9874 1830

WEBSITE: www.sjvermont. catholic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

Tracey Kift, Penola Catholic College, Glenroy and Broadmeadows

Penola Catholic College welcomed a new Principal in 2024.

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

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

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

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

Fact File

NAME: Penola Christian College

ADDRESS: PO Box 3233, Broadmeadows, Vic 3047

PHONE: 9301 2743

WEBSITE: www.penola.vic.edu.au

EMAIL: ecampbell@penola. vic.edu.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

● ● ● ● Tracey Kift

● ● David Mutimer

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

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

The business is ideally located in the prime Cable Beach area next to great amenities and is a short 500m walk to beautiful Cable Beach.

•Long-term agreements

•Close to everything Broome has to offer

•Set amongst tropical landscaping

•Body Corporate salary of over $129k

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

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

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Observer

Lovatts Crossword No 2

Across Across Down Down

1. Full of vitality

6. Took a break

11. Soothes (fears)

15. Protecting

20. Red-rind cheese

21. Actor, Ryan ... (1'4)

22. Solemn promise

23. Solid ground, ... firma

25. Anglican church caretaker

26. Ethics

27. Public persona

29. Mania

32. Hind section

34. Ruler, Genghis ...

36. Innocently

39. Colorado ski resort

41. Alexandria is there

43. Titled ladies

46. Lessened

48. Hair dye

49. Madam (2'2)

51. Hideous monster

52. Replanting with trees

55. Long story

56. Arrests

59. Beginning

61. Moderate, ... down

62. Ancient musical instrument

63. Skirmish

64. Sadder (state)

67. Women's court sport

68. Legitimately

70. Japanese hostess

71. Obtained (funds)

72. Womb

73. Academy Awards

74. News stories

75. Encloses

77. Proclamation

78. Comes in

79. Behaviour

82. Simpler

86. Jewish language

87. Biblical son of Isaac

89. Minor planets

92. Gambling chances

94. Acute anxiety

96. In a frenzied state

98. European defence pact

100. Caravan itinerant

101. At a distance

103. Requirement

105. Gallows rope

106. Oil producers' cartel

108. Contest of honour

111. Nursery rhyme, Three Blind ...

112. Utterly exhausted (4,4)

114. Discouraged

116. Domestic helper

119. Actress, ... Thompson

120. Ukraine capital

121. Belonging to that

123. Writer, ... Blyton

124. Restore to health

125. Spectators

126. Senior citizen

127. Gentlest

130. Typist's complaint (1,1,1)

131. Hollering

135. Scrapes (knee)

138. Dad

139. Metal pen-points

141. Premonitions

144. Coal mine waste

146. Food enhancer (1,1,1)

147. Excessively formal

148. Sense of self

149. Established (foundations)

150. Golfing body (1,1,1)

151. Devil's abode

152. Improvised (4,2)

153. October stone

155. Feed (fire)

157. More orderly

158. Twig shelter

160. Atlantic or Indian

161. Huffs

162. Throw up

163. Reside

165. Even further delayed

166. Famous record label (1,1,1)

167. Argentina's ... Peron

168. Yellowish-brown pigment

169. Rush off 171. Nimble

172. Donor

175. Tribal emblem

176. Religious statue 179. Squirm in pain

180. Crowd brawl

182. Wine, ... spumante

184. West Indian music

185. Pop group, Bee ... 186. Kangaroo pouch

188. Germination pod 189. Gearwheel tooth

190. Sixty minutes

191. Crack army force (1,1,1)

193. US space organisation 194. Deal with 196. Cereal bowl

197. Trimmed of fat

198. Aroma

200. More scrumptious

205. Wrath

207. City roads

210. Gorged oneself

211. Last day of April

212. Amongst 213. Leading 214. Household fuel

216. Spoken exam

218. Hordes

219. Was obliged to pay

220. In so far (as)

224. Political stirrer

227. Adversaries

229. Optic organs

230. Valley

231. Happen

232. Mad Roman emperor

233. Data

235. Remove (tape) from VCR

237. You

239. Cheeky smile

241. Skewered meat

244. Great Bear constellation, ... Major

246. Scenery

249. Leer

252. Straight (route)

254. Charted

256. Scattered

258. Of long duration (3-3)

259. Cavalry spear

260. Vigilantly

263. Short period

264. Synagogue scholars

265. Make untidy (4,2)

267. Huts

270. Administer

271. Slid

272. Win

273. Nuclear agreement (4,3)

274. Small herring

277. Liberated

279. Graven image

281. Distributed (cards)

284. Sinks in middle

286. Ark builder

288. Luxuries

292. Power group

294. In present condition (2,2)

295. Fork spike

298. The Suez ...

300. English tennis champ, Fred ...

301. Gaze

303. Boats' spines

306. Thickly

308. Test run

309. Blemish

311. Chunkier (stew)

314. Disorder, cerebral ...

315. Screen legend, Marilyn ...

316. Finance in advance

317. Honourably

318. Fond of, ... on

319. Nazi government, The Third ...

320. Nothing

321. Peevishness

322. Alcove

323. Moved furtively

324. Bed cover

1. Do breaststroke

2. Lamented

3. Garden entrances

4. Brief

5. 12-months

6. Despoil

7. Nailfile (board)

8. Fasten (bolt)

9. Legendary kingdom, El ...

10. Take up again

11. Nearly

12. Robbery

13. Egg centres

14. Dress ribbons

15. Beef-cut for stock

16. Senseless

17. Disregard alarm clock (3,2)

18. Tick over

19. Elapse (2,2)

24. Glimpse

28. Work team

30. Irish sweater style

31. Identify

33. Weirder

35. Maxims

37. Windmill arm

38. Part of ear

40. Bridge-player's bid (2,6)

42. Spurs

44. Polar

45. University compositions

47. Concur

48. Risked

49. Mortuaries

50. Helping

53. Yacht's mooring cushions

54. Treated badly (3-4)

57. Seabird with large wingspan

58. Fluctuates

60. Cotton tops (1-6)

63. Detective story

65. Porridge flakes

66. Proportional, pro ...

68. Decoy

69. Scottish lake

76. Plane terminal

79. Silent

80. Bare

81. Perfume, ... toilette (3,2)

83. Brisbane suburb & racecourse

84. Internal

85. Decompose

88. First animals in dictionary

90. Shade of colour

91. Frosted (biscuits)

93. Tottering

95. Drawing pin

97. Incessantly (2,3,2)

99. Word formed from initials

100. Pleased

102. Dummy pass

104. Waned

107. Danger

109. Author, ... Bronte

110. Bullets

111. Non-glossy

113. Powerful light (3,4)

115. Elevate in rank

117. Spicy lentil dish

118. Futile (attempt)

121. Tel Aviv native

122. Side benefit (4-3)

127. Revolving tray, lazy ...

128. Froths

129. Greatest

132. House seller (6,5)

133. Dormant

134. Rainwater channel

135. Least rough

136. Lack of awareness

137. Most swift

138. Blazed trail

140. Deliverance

141. Vehicle distance gauges

142. Capture spirit of 143. British military academy

145. Collects 151. Sack material

154. Spanish friend

156. Addicts

159. Conger or moray 164. Bustle

169. Battle

170. Large pitchers

173. Prickling

174. Baby birds of prey

177. Desist

178. Approaches

181. Foolish

183. Melting

187. Firebugs

192. Firmly securing

195. Standard 199. Inventor

201. Weaponry

202. Carry-on (2-2)

203. All set

204. Charmer, ... fatale

206. Say

207. Employees

208. Deciduous trees

209. London underground

213. Bump into 215. Prosecutor

217. Appearance

221. Take a nap

222. America, ... Sam

223. Chile's tip, Cape ... 224. Singer's solo

225. Narrow bay

226. Quarrel

228. Swedish tennis ace (5,4)

234. Views

236. Bike rider

238. Radio hobbyist

240. Charged particle

242. UK country

243. Speak to

245. Abating

247. Changed suitably

248. Spirit medium

250. Mouth cosmetic

251. Commercials

253. Chore

255. Discontinued

257. Refuses to (3,1)

258. Your school, ... mater

261. Consumable

262. Mood

265. Intimidate

266. Damascus is there

268. Uplift

269. Vendor

275. Peel (apple)

276. Snakes

278. Make bigger

280. Climb down

282. Compass point

283. Exist

285. Carbonated drink

287. ... & nail

289. Euphoric drugs

290. Topped with breadcrumbs, au ..

291. Sprites

292. Called (of donkey)

293. Part of shoe

296. Ward off

297. Stockings fibre

299. Not anybody (2-3)

302. Stun

304. Lodge deeply

305. Store for future use (3,2)

306. Fall

307. Subsequent

308. Anti-flood embankment

310. Door handle

312. ... of Capri

313. Peruse

By Rob Foenander

Jumping Jazz

■ Fitzroy St, St Kilda, will play host to an afternoon of Jumping Jazz on Sat. Aug 31.

Some 18 different venues will showcase some of Melbourne’s finest and well loved artists including Nina Ferro, Rebecca Barnard, The Shuffle Club and more ,commencing 12.30pm – 7.pm.

https://fitzroystreetstkilda.com.au/event/ fusion-on-fitzroy-street/

Music Summit

■ Mornington Peninsula Shire will host a day of collaboration, conversation and connection on Monday (Aug. 12) at Gods Kitchen ,Mornington.

The music summit is a one-day event which aims to draw together a creative community of musicians, songwriters, industry professionals and emerging talent that will also include songwriting workshops.

Tickets and enquiries. Phone: 5950 1000 or artsandculture@mornpen.vic.gov.au

New for Chess

■ Johnny Chester, also known as Chess, has released a new track to add to his ever growing catalogues of songs.

Send Me Some Loving is a remake of the 1957 song done by rock n roll legend Little Richard.

Chess has brought it into the Country Music genre with a nice Latin feel that features local musicians Mick Hamilton and Leo Dalton on guitars, Helen Stewart on bass, and Stuart Lees on drums.

- Rob Foenander

TOLARNO PRESENTS TIM JOHNSON

■ Tolarno Galleries presents Tim Johnson’s new exhibition of paintings and sculptures, Universal Mind.

His publicists say: “Floating realms, magic carpets, metaphysical fields, portals to the paranormal – Johnson’s cosmic canvases inspire otherworldly analogies for their dreamlike visual harmonies and esoteric iconography.

“Captivating the eye, stimulating the mind and awakening the soul, his syncretic compositions are structured with figures, objects and symbols derived from an eclectic array of sources, histories and traditions.

“Collaboration has been a cornerstone of Johnson’s practice throughout his 55-year career, and his latest accomplice is Paul Rhodes, a fellow artist at Lennox Street Studios in Newtown and a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Sydney.

“The two met six months ago when Johnson went to investigate the source of some jazz music Rhodes was playing in his studio. They got talking about various topics – Rimbaud, Bob Dylan, the Book of Revelations – and eventually Rhodes suggested they make a work together.

“It was Paul’s idea to paint the Book of Revelations, but it’s a subject matter I’ve returned to several times in my career because it’s just so rich in imagery,” says Johnson

“I’m fascinated from a philo-

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sophical point of view, regarding my own destiny as a human being, and also because of what it has to say about the future and end times,” he says.

Revelations 2024 is a dynamic mind map of motifs anchored by Rhodes’ menagerie of heavenly –and not so heavenly – creatures drawn in pen and ink and coloured with acrylic paint.

These include a pink, sevenheaded beast with a demonic blue rider, a red, seven-headed dragon with wings, a tail and talons to terrify, a chorus of figures with frogs coming out of their mouths, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, dubbed ‘Dorothy’, ‘Famine’, ‘My Little Pony’ and ‘Death’.

Around these spiky graphic incursions, Johnson has painted a softer, pastel-toned atmosphere replete with references drawn from East and West, including Buddhist pagodas, William Blake’s Urizen from The Ancient of Days, Hieronymus Bosch’s St John the Evangelist on Patmos (depicted in the act of writing the Book of Revelations), and clusters of angels, some with trumpets.

Johnson has animated the forms by painting them with the halfclosed Eyes of Buddha ■ Level 5, 104 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. Phone: 9654 6000 - Contributed

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WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH RESULTS

Amateurs

■ Premier Men’s. Old Scotch 16.9 (105) d Old Brighton 11.14 (80). Old Xaverians 230.17 (137) d University Blues 5.8 (38). Collegians 12.11 (83) d St Bernards 9.12 (66). University Blacks 10.11 (71) d Old Melburnisans 7.5 (47). St Kevins 17.14 (116) d Fitzroy 6.7 (43).

■ Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Brighton 12.7 (79) d Old Scotch 10.2 (62). Old Xaverians 20.12 (132) d University Blues 6.3 (33). St Bernards 14.10 (94) d Collegians 11.2 (68). Old Melburnians 5.10 (40) d University Blacks 4.13 (37). St Kevins 10.13 (73) d Fitzroy 5.12 (42).

■ Premier Men’s Thirds. Old Xaverians 6.12 (48) d Fitzroy 5.11 (41). Old Scotch 8.8 (56) d Uni Blues 7.4 (46). St Kevins 22.17 (149) d Old Trinity 5.6 (36). St Bernards 11.16 (82) d Old Brighton 5.2 (32).

■ Premier B Men’s. Old Camberwell 14.11 (95) d St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers 7.10 (52). Old Trinity 12.8 (80) d Old Geelong 8.9 (57). De La Salle 14.9 (93) d Old Haileybury 10.7 (67). Old Ivanhoe 12.9 (81) d Beaumaris 6.13 (49). Williamstown CYMS 13.10 (88) d Caulfield Grammarians 11.13 (79).

■ Premier B Men’s Reserves. St Bede’s/ Mentone Tigers 11.9 (75) d Old Camberwell 9.10 (64). Old Trinity 12.7 (79) d Old Geelong 6.7 (43). De La Salle 19.12 (126) d Old Haileybury 2.4 (16). Old Ivanhoe d Beaumaris, by forfeit. Williamstown CYMS 13.14 (92) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.7 (43).

■ Premier C Men’s. Mazenod 15.13 (103) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 13.10 (88). PEGS 13.11 (89) d Oakleigh 12.11 (83). Parkdale 26.7 (163) d Monash Blues 6.9 (45). Hampton Rovers 12.23 (93) d AJAX 8.4 (52). Old Carey 24.12 (156) d Marcellin 3.8 (26).

■ Premier C Men’s Reserves. Mazenod 17.16 (118) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.5 (65). Oakleigh 15.12 (102) d PEGS 6.6 (42)., Parkdale Vultures 17.21 (123) d Monash Blues 1.2 (8). AJAX 16.5 (101) d Hampton Rovers 7.9 (51). Old Carey 10.6 (66) d Marcellin 10.4 (64).

■ Division 1 Men’s. Ormond 12.11 (83) d UHS-VU 10.7 (67). Therry Penola 15.10 (100) d Old Yarra Cobras 8.9 (57). Prahran 10.9 (69) d Kew 6.6 (42). West Brunswick 11.7 (73) d Old Peninsula 10.12 (72). Parkside 13.13 (91) d Preston Bullants 4.3 (27).

■ Division 1 Men’s Reserves. West Brunswick 17.10 (112) d Old Peninsula 4.4 (28). Ormond 8.6 (54) d UHS-VU 7.8 (50z). Therry Penola v Old Yarra Cobras. Kew 7.7 (49) d Prahran 8.9 (45). Parkside 26.28 (184) d Preston Bullants 0.0 (0).

■ Division 1 Thirds. Williamstown CYMS d Collegians, by forfeit. St Kevins 11.12 (78) d Fitzroy 9.11 (65). AJAX v Old Xaverians. Old Geelong: Bye.

■ Division 1 Men’s Under 19. Old Carey 17.7 (108) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 5.15 (45). Fitzroy 12.9 (81) d Old Haileybury 8.8 (56). St Bernards 12.18 (90) d Old Xaverians 5.9 (39). Hampton Rovers 17.13 (115) d Old Melburnians 5.3 (33).

■ Division 2 Men’s. Whitefriars 11.8 (74) d South Melbourne Districts 10.9 (69). Elsternwick 16.15 (111) d MHSOB 11.11 (77). Brunswick 23.8 (146) d St Mary’s 14.12 (96). Aquinas 17.9 (111) d Bulleen Templestowe 10.13 (73). Hawthorn 13.21 (99) d Wattle Park 5.8 (38).

■ Division 2 Men’s Reserves. South Melbourne Districts 6.7 (43) d Whitefriars 3.8 (26). MHSOB 12.14 (86) d Elsternwick 6.3 (39). Brunswickl 20.9 (129) d St Mary’s 7.5 (47). Aquinas 26.16 (172) d Bulleen Templestowe 1.3 (9). Hawthorn 26.15 (171) d Wattle Park 6.2 (38).

■ Division 2 Men’s Thirds North. Old Xaverians 20.20 (140) d Old Camberwell 3.3 (21). Marcellin 10.10 (70) d Kew 7.6 (48). Old Carey 9.13 (67) d Richmond Central 10.6 (66). Parkside 6.11 (47) d Masala 6.8 (44).

■ Division 2 Men’s Thirds South. Glen Iris/ Old McKinnon 11.12 (78) d Old Scotch 3.14 (32). Old Brighton 8.12 (60) d AJAX 7.6 (48). Mentone Panthers 11.17 (83) ed Hampton Rovers 4.3 (27). De La Salle 19.18 (132) d Williamstown CYMS 1.1 (7).

■ Division 2 Men’s Under 19. University Blacks v Old Ivanhoe. Parkdale Vultures 12.17 (89) d Parkside 7.10 (52). University Blues 7.12 (54) d Old Trinity 6.10 946). Old Camberwell 10.16 (76) d St Bedes/Mentone 7.10 (52). St Kevins 11.5 (71) d Oakleigh 8.10 (58).

■ Division 3 Men’s. North Brunswick 6.11 (47) d La Trobe University 4.6 (30). Chadstone 23.216 (154) d Eley Park 11.15 (81). St John’s 26.12 (168) d Albert Park 8.10 (58). Richmond Central v Swinburne University. Canterbury 12.14 (86) d Power House 9.15 (69).

Box Hill North: Bye.

■ Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Richmond Central 12.6 (78) d Swinburne University 2.9 (21). La Trobe v North Brunswick. Chadstone 14.17 (101) d Eley Park 2.5 (17). St John’s 21.23 (149) d Albert Park 3.7 (25). Power House 9.18 (72) d Canterbury 5.1 (31). Box Hill North: Bye.

■ Division 3 Men’s Thirds North. West Brunswick 10.10 (70) d UHS-VU 6.7 (43). Box Hill North 13.5 (83) d Hawthorn 10.16 (76). Canterbury v Swinburne. Whitefriars 9.10 (64) d Old Yarra Cobras 1.5 (11). Old Xaverians 12.11 (83) d Old Ivanhoe 9.3 (57). MHSOB 16.15 (111) d Marcellin 6.10 (46).

■ Division 3 Men’s Under 19. Preston 19.16 (130) d Mazenod 5.5 (35). Kew 8.7 (55) d Monash Blues 6.6 (42). Collegians 11.19 (85) d St Bernards 8.9 (57). Ormond 17.12 (114) d PEGS 3.9 (27).

■ Division 4 Men’s Under 19. De La Salle 9.11 (65) d Bulleen Templestowe 8.10 (58). Williamstown CYMS 15.23 (113) d MHSOB 7.6 (48). Beaumaris 10.11 (71) d Therry Penola 2.4 (16). Old Xaverians 20.10 (130) d St Kevins 10.3 (63). Caulfield Grammarians v Glen Eira/Old McKinnon. St Mary’s Salesian: Bye.

Eastern

■ Premier Division Seniors. Balwyn 15.11 (101) d Doncaster East 6.14 (50). Noble Park 22.13 (145) d Norwood 5.6 (36). Blackburn 11.14 (80) d Rowville 6.14 (50). Vermont 15.12 (102) d South Croydon 10.5 (65). East Ringwood 20.12 (132) d Berwick 5.2 (32).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Balwyn 16.9 (105) d Doncaster East 2.6 (18). Noble Park 35.16 (226) d Norwood 0.1 (1). Blackburn 11.7 (73) d Rowville 10.7 (67). Vermont 14.9 (93) d South Croydon 6.4 (40). East Ringwoood 16.8 (104) d Berwick 0.1 (1).

■ Premier Division Under 19.5. Doncaster East 14.9 (103) d Balwyn 1.3 (9). Blackburn 8.11 (59) d Rowville 8.3 (51). Noble Park 19.9 (123) d Norwood 5.7 (37). Berwick 8.6 (54) d East Ringwood 7.5 (47). Vermont: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. Park Orchards 16.11 (107) d Bayswater 7.11 (53). Beaconsfield 16.19 (115) d Doncaster 3.3 921). Montrose 13.13 (91) d Mooroolbark 12.11 (83). Mitcham 15.7 (97) d North Ringwood 9.8 (62). South Belgrave 18.11 (119) d Wantirna South 8.9 (57).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Bayswater 6.7 (43) d Park Orchards 3.12 (30). Beaconsfield 21.13 (139) d Doncaster 2.2 (14). Montrose 25.16 (166) d Mooroolbark 1.5 (11). Mitcham 9.8 (62) d North Ringwood 9.5 (59). South Belgrave 24.11 (155) d Wantirna South 2.3 (15).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Mooroolbark 9.12 (66) d Montrose 9.5 (59). North Ringwood 10.11 (71) d Mitcham 9.7 (61). Park Orchards 19.13 (127) d Bayswater 2.2 (14).

Surrey Park 9.6 (50) d Beaconsfield 3.3 (21). South Belgrave 13.8 (86) d Wantirna South 6.2 (38).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Mulgrave 10.8 (68)

d Croydon 5.9 (39). East Burwood 9.4 (58) d Templestowe 7.14 (56). Boronia 12.13 (85)

d Heathmont 12.11 (83). Waverley 14.13 (97)

d Lilydale 6.10 (46). Ringwood 18.12 (125)

d The Basin 8.14 (62).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Croydon 7.7 (49)

d Mulgrave 6.3 (39). East Burwood 6.17 (53)

d Templestowe 3.3 (21). Boronia 18.8 (116)

d Heathmont 6.7 (43). Lilydale 20.15 (135)

d Waverley Blues 2.2 (14). The Basin 15.10 (100) d Ringwood 7.2 (44).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Mulgrave 6.8 (44) d Croydon 5.13 (43). Lilydale 9.6 (60) d Waverley Blues 7.11 (53). The Basin 11.6 (72)

d Heathmont 3.9 (270. East Burwood: Bye.

■ Division 3 Seniors. Fairpark 12.8 980) d Coldstream 7.11 (53). Knox 9.7 (61) d Ferntree Gully 5.6 (36). Donvale 19.12 91260 d Silvan 17.11 (113). Surrey Park 14.24 (108) d Oakleigh District 4.3 (27). Upper Ferntree Gully 10.12 (192) d Warrandyte 6.9 (45).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Coldstream 8.16 (64) d Fairpark 6.8 (44). Knox 12.13 (85) d Ferntree Gully 5.3 (33). Donvale 16.15 (111) d Silvan 4.4 (28). Surrey Park 9.5 (59) d Oakleigh District 8.3 (51). Upper Ferntree Gully 18.12 (120) d Warrandyte 7.4 (46).

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Ferntree Gully 12.4 (76) d Knox 7.10 (52). Donvale 13.13 (91) d Surrey Park 4.5 (29). Upper Ferntree Gully 11.9 (75) d Warrandyte 6.8 (44). Coldstream: Bye.

■ Division 4 Seniors. Kilsyth 13.9 (87) d Croydon North MLOC 11.11 (77). Chirnside Park 25.22 (172) d Nunawading 8.7 (55). Scoresby 21.14 (140) d Whitehorse Pioneers 8.7 (55). Forest Hill: Bye.

■ Division 4 Reserves. Croydon North MLOC 12.14 (86) d Kilsyth 4.13 (37). Chirnside Park 23.15 (153) d Nunawading 2.4 (2160. Scoresby 10.14 (74) d Whitehorse Pioneers 7.6 (48). Forest Hill: Bye.

■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Chirnside Park 10.10 (70) d South Belgrave 9.4 (58). Blackburn 11.12 (78) d Scoresby 6.4 (40). Berwick 14.10 (94) d Wantirna South 5.10 (40). Ferntree Gully/South Croydon 11.10 (76) d Mitcham 3.7 (25). Kilsyth: Bye.

Essendon

■ Premier Division Seniors. Airport West 15.15 (105) d Greenvale 7.11 (53). Keilor 20.22 (143) d Avondale Heights 5.3 (33). Aberfeldie 11.10 (76) d Strathmore 10.11 (71). Deer Park 14.11 (95) d Essendon Doutta Stars 12.3 (75). Pascoe Vale 9.23 (77) d East Keilor 8.10 (58).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Greenvale 10.10 (70) d Airport West 10.6 (66). Keilor 35.12 (227) d Avondale Heights 3.0 (18). Strathmore 14.16 (100) d Aberfeldie 4.7 (31). Essendon Doutta Stars 15.13 (103) d Deer Park 6.6 (42). Pascoe Vale 27.22 (184) d East Keilor 2.1 (13).

■ Premier Division Under 18.5. Greenvale 11.11 (77) d Airport West 6.8 (44). Keilor 16.9 (105) d Avondale Heights 5.5 (35). Strathmore 21.9 (135) d Aberfeldie 4.3 (27). East Keilor 5.11 (41) d Pascoe Vale 5.5 (35).

Maribyrnong Park: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. West Coburg 23.16 (154) d Keilor Park 4.5 (29). Maribyrnong Park 20.13 (133) d St Albans 9.4 (58). Oak Park 13.14 (92) d Tullamarine 12.8 (80). Hillside 19.14 (128) d Moonee Valley 14.12 (96).

Craigieburn 15.10 (100) d Rupertswood 11.8 (74). Roxburgh Park: Bye.

■ Division 1 Thirds. Maribyrnong Park 9.7 (61) d Greenvale 7.4 (46). Hillside d Oak Park, by forfeit. Keilor d Glenroy, by disqualification. Aberdeldie 9.11 (65) d Strathmore 4.7 (31).

■ Division 1 Under 18.5. Roxburgh Park 10.14 (74) d Coburg Districts 3.5 (23). Essendon Doutta Stars 13.5 (83) d St Albans 4.7 (31). Moonee Valley 12.9 (81) d Hillside 4.3 (27). Tullamarine 7.10 (52) d Oak Park 3.10 (28).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Burnside Heights 16.14 (110) d Glenropy 6.7 (43). Northern Saints 22.12 (144) d East Sunbury 3.4 (22). Sunbury Kangaroos 15.13 (103) d Hadfield 9.17 (71). Taylors Lakes 14.11 (95) drew with Westmeadows 14.11 (95). Coburg Districts: Bye.

■ Division 2 Reserves. Glenroy 13.14 (92) d Burnside Heights 6.7 (43). Northern Saints d East Sunbury, by forfeit. Sunbury Kangaroos 20.11 (131) d Hadfield 10.4 (64). Taylors Lakes 23.14 (152) d Westmeadows 3.6 (24). Coburg Districts: Bye.

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Aberfeldie 13.15

(93) d Taylors lakes/Moonee Valley 5.5 (35). Northern Saints v East Sunbury. Burnside Heights v Glenroy. Hadfield 25.128 (168) d Sunbury Kangaroos 3.2 (20). Strathmore 14.3 (87) d Maribyrnong Park 2.8 (20). Keilor: Bye.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Division 1 Seniors. Frankston YCW 10.3 (63) drew with Dromana 10.3 (63). Pines 14.12 (96) d Frankston Bom,bers 10.9 (69). Rosebud 12.10 (82) d Langwarrin 12.9 (81)./ Mornington 13.14 (92) d Sorrento 11.15 (81). Mt Eliza 13.9 (87) d Red Hill 5.8 (38). ■ Division 1 Reserves. Frankston YCW 5.12 (42) Dromana 5.6 (36). Frankston Bombers 8.8 (56) d Pines 7.3 (45). Langwarrin 12.8 (80) d Rosebud 5.7 (37). Mornington 15.14 (104) d Sorrento 4.5 (29). Mt Eliza 9.6 (60) d Red Hill 3.5 (23).

■ Division 1 Under 19. Frankston YCW v Dromana. Langwarrin 6.4 (40) d Rosbeud 4.4 (28). Mornington 14.21 (105) d Sorrento 3.4 (22). Mt Eliza 13.12 (90) d Red Hill 2.4 (16). Pines: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Seaford 11.10 (76) d Bonbeach 7.12 (54). Chelsea 15.7 (97) d Karingal 210.8 (68). Pearcedale 13.21 (99) d Crib Point 8.11 (59). Devon Meadows 16.16 (112) d Tyabb 7.6 (48). Edithvale-Aspendale 17.10 (112) d Somerville 10.10 (70). Hastings 13.9 (87) d Rye 10.9 (69).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Seaford 13.12 (90) d Bonbeach 1.9 (15). Chelsea 14,.3 (87) d Karingal 6.3 (39). Pearcedale 8.9 (57) d Crib Point 4.4 (28). Devon Meadows 12.6 (78) d Tyabb 8.8 (56). Somerville 9.12 (66) d Edithvale-Aspendale 7.5 (47). Rye 7.6 (48) d Hastings 6.8 (44).

■ Division 2 Under 19. Seaford 10.7 (67) d Bonbeach 7.10 (52). Pearcedale 9.13 (67) d Crib Point 4.10 (34). Devon Meadows 62 d Tyabb 49. Editbvale-Aspendale 9.10 (64) d Somerville 5.7 (37). Bye: Karingal, Rye.

Northern

■ Division 1 Seniors. West PrestonLakeside 10.8 (68) d Bundoora 10.6 (66). Eltham 14.9 (93) d Banyule 11.9 (75). Greensborough 14.8 (92) d Heidelberg 9.10 (64). North Heidelberg 18.7 (115) d Montmorency 8.15 (63). Hurstbridge 18.16 (124) d Macleod 10.6 (66).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Eltham 9.,10 (64) d Banyule 7.6 (48). West Preston-Lakeside 35.18 (228) d Bundoora 6.2 (38). Greensborough 12.5 (77) d Heidelberg 11.8 (74). Montmorency 14.16 (100) d North Heidelberg 10.3 (63). Hurstbridge 18.15 (113) d Macleod 10.8 (68).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Banyule 10.12 (72) d Montmorency 7.13 (55). Heidelberg 8.8 (56) d Greensborough 2.4 (16). Diamond Creek 11.11 (77) d Eltham 9.3 (57). North Heidelberg: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Northcote Park 11.12 (78) d St Mary’s 9.11 (65). Thomastown 13.8 (86) d Watsonia 11.9 975). Laurimar 12.9 981) d Panton Hill 10.5 (65). Whittlesea 12.9 (81) d South Morang 8.10 (58). Diamond Creek 11.14 (80) d Lower Plenty 6.3 (39).

■ Division 2 Reserves. St Mary’s 19.20 (134) d Northcote Park 4.4 (28). Whittlesea 14.7 (91) d South Morang 4.5 (29). Laurimar 9.7 (61) d Panton Hill 6.9 (45). Thomastown 14.11 (95) d Watsonia 4.6 (3). Diamond Creek 22.25 (157) d Lower Plenty 3.4 (22). ■ Division 2 Under 19.5. St Mary’s 12.8 (80) d Lower Plenty 7.11 (53). Whittlesea 10.13 (73) d Lauirmar 8.8 (56). Thomastown 8.11 (59) d West Preston-Lakeside 7.9 (51). South Morang 10.12 (72) d Hurstbridge 6.5 (41).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Fitzroy Stars 16.9 (99) d Epping 9.10 (64). Kinglake 17.14 (116) d Kilmore 10.10 (70). Old Eltham Collegians 20.12 (132) d Heidelberg West 6.5 (41). Ivanhoe 22.7 (139) d Lalor 7.6 (48). Bye: Mernda, Old Paradians, Reservoir. ■ Division 3 Reserves. Old Eltham Collegians 12.7 (79) d Heidelberg West 11.6 (72). Kilmore 20.17 (137) d Kinglake 4.2 (26). Ivanhoe 22.11 (143) d Lalor 9.14 (68). Fitzroy Stars 11.16 (82) d Epping 8.5 (53). Bye: Mernda, Old Paradians, Reservoir. ■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Banyule 6.11 (47) d Greensborough 6.10 (46). Mernda 14.13 (97) d Bundoora 4.3 (27). Macleod 11.9 (75) d Old Paradians 5.9 (39). Diamond Creek19.24(138)dPantonHill2.5(17).

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■ Three FRV crews and several CFA crews are responding to a house fire at Broadstone Way, Cranbourne.

Firefighters arrived on scene at 7.48am on Thursday, July 25, after callers to Triple Zero reported seeing lots of smoke issuing from the premise.

Upon arrival, crews found a double storey brick veneer property well alight, with a fire in the roof and upstairs section of the house. Nobody was home.

Crews quickly attacked the fire, using a ladder platform to attack it from above. Crews brought the fire under control at 8.13am.

Crews remained on scene to fully extinguish the blaze, including any hot spots.

Morn’ton petition

■ Mornington MLA Chris Crewther last week presented a petition bearing 138 signatures to State Parliament

The petition said that that the residents of Mornington and nearby surrounding suburbs need better access to a public aquatic centre where they might use a swimming pool, warm-water hydrotherapy pool or heated spa to benefit their health and wellbeing.

“Whilst some excellent facilities do exist on the Mornington Peninsula, such as the YAWA Aquatic Centre in Rosebud, many people are for various reasons unable to travel the distance from their home to attend these places on a regular basis.

“This is an issue that affects a broad crosssection of the constituency, ranging from families with young children to older seniors and less-abled or otherwise dis-advantaged members of the community.”

The petitioners called on the Government to provide funding to build an aquatic centre in Mornington, giving local residents easy public access to water-based exercise, therapeutic rehabilitation and recreation in a location that is close to their home.”

Bonnie is winner

■ Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin has congratulated Bonnie Inkster who won the Empowered Women in Trades Apprentice of the Year.

“I congratulate Bonnie on excelling in the male-dominated motorsport industry,” Ms Vulin said.

“She really is an inspiration for other young women. Student Farjad Safwan, from Minaret College Officer campus, was presented the Premier’s VCE Award for business management and health and human development.

“Receiving this prestigious award for two fields of study is a wonderful acknowledgement of his hard work.

“Marg Jones is one of Pakenham’s quietest volunteer achievers. As President of the Pakenham Lions Netball Club, she has led the investment in and development of facilities, committees and a generation of netballers.

“With love and encouragement, Marg continues to mentor and support our local nettie community.

“Everyone in Pakenham knows of Bobo and her charity Have a Little Hope. Drawing great strength from personal experience, Bobo understands and believes in people affected by the hardships of suicide, trauma and grief. Bobo’s team work tirelessly to provide food, goods and support to many people without judgement.

“Rob Porter OAM was a stalwart of the Officer community for his whole life. Rob passed away last year, yet he remains legendary, particularly at the Officer Football and Sports Recreation Reserve, which has recently been named in his honour.

“I also want to mention the multicultural swimming program supported by the Officer gurdwara in partnership with Cardinia Life, encouraging people from culturally diverse backgrounds to learn to swim.”

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SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

Outer East

■ Premier Division Seniors. Olinda-Ferny Creek 13.9 (87) d Upwey-Tecoma 7.10 (52). Emerald 13.13 (91) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 10.10 (70). Officer 10.8 (68) d Pakenham 4.9 (33). Woori Yallock 18.14 (122) d Berwick Springs 6.7 (43). Narre Warren 14.12 (96) d Wandin 12.11 (83). Mt Evelyn 10.11 (71) d Monbulk 9.12 (66).

■ Premier Division Reserves. UpweyTecoma 17.15 (117) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.5 (11). Emerald 13.14 (92) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 5.5 (35). Officer 9.3 (57) d Pakenham 6.6 (42). Woori Yallock 12.5 (77) d Berwick Springs 6.4 (40). Narre Warren 11.5 (71) d Wandin 9.11 (65). Monbulk 10.11 (71) d Mt Evelyn 5.6 (36).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Warburton Millgrove 32.21 (213) d Powelltown 1.8 (14). Seville 11.6 (72) d Healesville 6.8 (44). Alexandra 24.10 (154) d Yarra Glen 5.3 (33). Yea 27.8 (170) d Yarra Junction 12.4 (76). Belgrave: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Warburton Millgrove 26.22 (178) d Powelltown 0.2 (2). Healesville 8.2 (50) d Seville 6.12 (48). Alexandra 6.8 (44) d Yarra Glen 5.9 (39). Yea 11.12 (78) d Yarra Junction 8.8 (56). Belgrave: Bye.

■ Under 19 Boys. Upwey Tecoma 15.12 (102) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 1.2 (8). Officer v Pakenham. Narre Warren 15.25 (115) d Wandin 1.2 (8).

■ Under 18 Boys. Upwey-Tecoma 5.13 (43) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.10 (34). Healesville 20.17 (137) d Seville 2.0 (12). Bye: Mt Evelyn, Woori Yallock.

■ Women’s Division 1 Seniors. Pakenham 11.11 (77) d Belgrave 0.0 (0). Healevsille 4.9 (33) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.2 (14). Olinda-Ferny Creek 12.10 (82) d Berwick Springs 0.5 (5).

■ Women’s Division 2 Seniors. Wandin 9.9 (63) d Seville 3.7 (25). Woori Yallock 4.6 (30) d Emerald 3.5 (23). Warburton-Wesburn 10.16 (76) d Thornton Eildon 3.0 (18). Officer 7.6 (48) d Monbulk 4.4 (28).

Southern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Dingley 23.11 (149) d Bentleigh 10.10 (70). Springvale Districts 21.9 (135) d Chelsea Heights 9.9 (63). Cheltenham 21.24 (150) d Mordialloc 3.8 (26). East Brighton 17.6 (108) d Cranbourne Eagles 13.6 (84). Port Melbourne Colts 12.12 (84) d St Paul’s McKinnon 8.12 (60).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Bentleigh 8.7 (55) drew with Doingley 8.7 (55). Springavle Districts 29.14 (188) d Chelsea Heights 0.0 (0). Cheltenham 23.23 (161) d Mordialloc 1.1 (7). East Brighton 12.13 (85) d Cranbourne Eagles 8.7 (55). Port Melbourne Colts 22.12 (144) d St Paul’s McKinnopn 4.2 (26).

■ Division 1 Open Grade. Carrum Patterson Lakes d Cheltenham, by forfeit. Heatherhill d Lyndhurst, by forfeit. Dingley 12.7 (79) d Highett 7.7 (49). Springavle Districtys 14.8 (92) d Skye 7.4 (46).

■ Division 1 Under 19. Cranbourne 10.11 (71) d Endeavour Hills 6.8 (44). Bentleigh 8.6 (54) d Dingley 5.9i (39). Frankston Dolphins 18.14 (122) d Highett 4.0 (24) Murrumbeena 10.16 (76) d Cheltenham 7.4 (46).

■ Division 2 Seniors. East Malvern 12.8 (80) d Caulfield Bears 8.11 (59). Doveton Doves 20.16 (136) d St Kilda City 4.9 (33). Endeavour Hills 14.14 (98) d Skye 7.8 (50). Highett 11.13 (79) d Hampton Park 10.9 (69). Murrumbeena 26.,18 (174) d Keysborough 7.7 (49).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Caulfield Bears 8.6 (54) d East Malvern 3.10 (28). Doveton Doves 18.17 (125) d St Kilda City 1.0 (6). Endeavour Hills 14.8 (92) d Skye 5.6 (36). Hampton Park 16.8 (104) d Highett 6.3 (39). Murrumbeena 23.21 (159) d Keysboprough 2.3 (15).

■ Division 2 Under 19. Ashwood 9.9 (63) d Chelsea Heights 5.8i (38). Heatherton 11.14 (80) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 5.2 (32). Narre South Saints 7.7 (49) d Lyndhurst 6.7 (43).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Carrum Patterson Lakes 28.12 (180) d Narre South Saints 5.4 (34). Frankston Dolphins 25.15 (165) d South Mornington 3.7 (25). Heatherton 15.10 (100) d Ashwood 10.8 (68). Black Rock 11.6 (72) d Lyndhurst 8.13 (61).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Carrum Patterson Lakes d Narre South Saints, by forfeit. Frankston Dolphins 10.10 (70) d South Mornington 5.5 (35). Heatherton 13.12 (90) d Ashwood 6.3 (39). Lyndhurst 14.10 (94) d Black Rock 8.6 (54).

■ Division 4 Seniors. Lyndale 25.11 (161) d Doveton Eagles 2.2 (14). Hallam 18.18 (126) de Dandenong West 7.3 (45). Clayton 15.7 (97) d South Yarra 12.12 (84). Hampton 28.12 (180) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 3.4 (22).

■ Division 4 Reserves. Lyndale 26.19 (175) d Doveton Doves 0.0 (0). Hallam 23.13 (151) d Dandenong West 1.,3 (9). Clayton 33.17 (215) d South Yarra 0.2 (2). Hamton 10.18 (78) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 8.3 (51).

Western

■ Division 1 Seniors. Werribee Districts 6.17 (53) d Point Cook 7.5 (47). Caroline Springs 9.15 (69) d Spotswood 6.9 (45). Altona 14.17 (101) d Hoppers Crossing 9.8 (62). Parkside 13.12 (90) d Point Cook Centrals 4.6 (30). Yarraville Seddon Eagles: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Werribee Districts 17.11 (113) d Point Cook 6.3 (39). Spotswood 10.3 (63) d Caroline Springs 8.8 (56). Altona 15.6 (90) d Hoppers Crossing 6.6 (42). Point Cook Centrals 7.11 (53) d Parkside 5.17 (47). Yarraville Seddon Eagles: Bye.

■ Division 1 Under 19. Caroline Springs 10.7 (67) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 8.7 (55). Point Cook 14.13 (97) d Spotswood 3.5 (23). Newport 17.10 (112) d Hoppers Crossing 2.9 (21). Werribee Districts 12.18 (90) d Altona 5.2 (32).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Sunshine Heights 16.11 (107) d Tarneit 4.9 (33). Albanvale 35.12 (222) d North Sunshine 2.3 (15). Albion 30.24 (204) d Braybrook 3.5 (23). Laverton v Western Rams. Newport 24.16 (160) d West Footscray 10.12 (72). Wyndhamvale 19.15 (129) d Suns 3.1 (21). Sunshine 17.26 (128) d North Footscray 5.7 (37).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Sunshine Heights 16.10 (106) d Tarneit 5.8 (38). Albanvale 24.24 (168) d North Sunshine 0.0 (0). Albion 27.16 (178) d Braybrook 0.4 (4). Laverton v Western Rams. Newport 21.11 (137) d West Footscray 0.3 (3). Suns 7.9 (51) d Wyndhamvale 6.10 (46). Sunshine 29.14 (188) d North Footscray 1.3 (9).

■ Division 2 Under 18. West Footscray 7.12 (54) d Werribee Districts 6.7 (43). Sunshine Kangaroos 14.13 (97) d Point Cook Centrals 8.8 (56). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 15.15 (105) d Caroline Springs 1.6 (12). Point Cook: Bye.

Country League

Goulburn Valley

■ Seniors. Kyabram 16.16 (110) d Mooroopna 8.7 (55). Mansfield 17.21 (123) d Tatura 4.9 (33). Shepparton 16.17 (113) d Euroa 11.7 (73). Echuca 23.14 (152) d Seymour 7.6 (48).

■ Reserves. Kyabram 17.127 (119) d Mooroopna 3.1 (19). Mansfield d Tatura, by forfeit. Euroa 10.10 (70) d Shepparton 6.6 (42). Echuca 17.9 (111) d Seymour 2.5 (17).

■ Under 18. Kyabram 6.6 (42) d Mooroopna 3.4 (22). Shepparton 12.6 (78) d Euroa 2.3 (15). Seymour 6.6 (42) d Echuca 2.10 (22). Mansfield 31.17 (203) d Tatura 1.0 (6).

Kyabram District

■ Seniors. Avenel 15.18 (108) d Merrigum 5.5 (35). Tallygaroopna 36.13 (229) d Violet Town 3.7 (25). Shepparton East 14.15 (99) d Dookie United 6.8 (44). Girgarre 14.14 (98) d Rushworth 7.8 (50). Nagambie 11.14 (80) d Lancaster 8.12 (60). Longwood 24.12 (156) d Undera 11.7 (73). Murchison Toolamba 20.12 (132) d Stanhope 4.11 (35).

■ Reserves. Avenel 18.12 (120) d Merrigum 3.3 (21). Tallygaroopna 21.18 (144) d Violet Town 4.2 (26). Shepparton East 16.10 (106) d Dookie United 4.6 (30). Girgarre 28.15 (183) d Rushworth 3.2 (20). Lancaster

21.15 (141) d Nagambie 3.1 (19). Longwood 11.20 (86) d Undera 1.2 (8). MurchisonToolamba 9.9 (63) d Stanhope 4.2 (20).

■ Under 19. Violet Town 15.17 (107) d Tallygaroopna 2.1 (13). Nagambie 19.8 (122) d Lancaster 4.6 (30). Undera 22.14 (1460 d Longwood 0.1 (1). Murchison-Toolamba 7.9 (51) d Stanhope 4.2 (26). Shepparton East: Bye.

Riddell District

■ Seniors. Kyneton 6.10 (46) d Lancefield 6.6 (42). Macedon 12.9 (81) d WoodendHesket 4.5 (29). Riddell 19.9 (123) d Romsey 5.10 (40). Wallan 25.12 (162) d Melton Centrals 5.7 (37). Diggers Rest: Bye.

■ Reserves. Kyneton 5.7 (43) d Lancefield 3.4 (22). Macedon 14.4 (88) d WoodendHesket 9.9 (63). Romsey 8.7 (55) d Riddell 4.3 (27). Wallan 17.15 (117) d Melton Centrala 3.4 (22). Diggers Rest: Bye.

■ Under 19.5. Macedon 8.13 (61) d Wallan 6.1 (37). Kyneton 14.13 (97) d Lancefield 2.9 (21). Diggers Rest 8.5 (53) d Riddell 4.5 (29). Gisborne Giants 9.7 (61) d Romsey 4.4 (28).

Ballarat

■ Seniors. Sunbury 30.20 (200) d Melton South 1.6 (12). Sebastopol 20.12 (132) d Redan 10.16 (76). East point 27.13 (175) d Lake Wendouree 2.8 (20). Ballarat 10.12 (72) d North Ballarat 11.6 (72). Bye: Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Melton.

■ Reserves. Melton South v Sunbury. Sebastopol 127.12 (114) d Redan 4.1 (25). East Pointy 14.8 (92) d Lake Wendouree 8.11 (59). North Ballarat 8.10 (58) d Ballarat 7.14 (56). Bye: Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Melton.

Geelong

■ Seniors. Inverleigh 22.9 (141) d Corio 7.9 (51). Belmont 16.16 (112) d Winchelsea 8.9 (57). Werribee Centrals 15.11 (101) d Bannockburn 13.15 (93). North Geelong 14.7 (91) d Thomson 11.15 (81). Bell Post Hill 216.7 (103) d Anakie 6.13 (49). East Geelong 20.14 (134) d GW Giants 5.3 (33).

■ Reserves. Inverleigh 5.10 (40) d Corio 4.6 (30). Belmont 9.12 (66) d Winchelsea 6.5 (41). Werribee Centrals 12.9 (81) d Bannockburn 3.6 (24). North Geelong 8.12 (60) d Thomson 6.10 (46). Bell Post Hill 8.12 (60) d Anakie 8.4 (52). East Geelong 16.16 (112) d GW Giants 0.3 (3).

Barwon

■ Geelong. Seniors. Colac 29.17 (191) d St Albans 8.0 (48). St Joseph’s 15.11 (101)

d Geelong West Giants 6.7 (43). Newton & Chilwell v Grovedale.St Mary’s v North Shore. Lara v Bell Park. Leopold v South Barwon. ■ Geelong Reserves. Colac 21.19 (145) d St Albans 3.3 (21). St Joseph’s 21.15 (141) d Geelong West Giants 3.1 (19).

■ Bellarine Seniors. Drysdale 14.24 (108)

d Ocean Grove 5.4 (34). Anglesea 18.13 (121)

d Geelong Amateur 210.7 (67). Modewarre 15.13 (103) d Newcomb 8.10 (58). Barwon Heads 1.4 (88) d Queenscliff 12.12 (84). Torquay 25.21 (171) d Portarlington 13.9 (87).

■ Bellarine Reserves. Drysdale 15.8 (98) d Ocean Frove 8.5 (53). Geelong Amateur 14.16 (100) d Anglesea 2.5 (17). Modewarre 8.10 (58) d Newcomb 5.7 (37). Barwon Heads 8.17 (65) d Queenscliff 8.5 (53). Torquay 22.11 (143) d Portarlington 2.0 (12).

West Gippsland

■ Seniors. Phillip Island 27.13 (175) d Dalyston 7.8 (50). Nar Nar Goon 10.11 (71) d Cora Lynn 10.10 (70). Korumburra Bena 18.9 (117) d Bunyip 4.8 (32). Tooradin-Dalmore 21.14 (140) d Garfield 3.7 (25). Koo Wee Rup 12.11 (83) d Warragul Indsutrials 8.9 (45). Inverlock-Kongwak 15.18 (108) d Kilcunfa 7.16 (58).

Central Highlands

■ Seniors. Buninyong 17.11 (113) d Waubra 3.9 (27). Skipton 14.10 (94) d Daylesford 9.3 (57). Bungaree 15.13 (103) d Clunes 7.8 (50). Newlyn 8.12 (60) d Creswick 5.5 (35). Carngham Linton 25.10 (160) d Beaufort 2.3 (15). Hepburn 20.11 (131) d Springbank 8.9 (57). Gordon 12.15 (87) d Ballan 9.4 (58). Dunnstown 13.13 (91) d Learmonth 5.10 (40). Rokewood Corindhap: Bye.

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ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.26.24.40.44. Take nothing and no one at face value, as your judgment may not be up to scratch. Making progress in your love life could be most important. Your social life is about to become very hectic. There could be a slight hitch in your money-making scheme.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.8. Have a very pleasant period ahead, and take advantage of any invitations forthcoming. Many could be in the grip of wanderlust, and many could soon be travelling for money or better career prospects.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.5.44. Avoid confrontations with authority. It's a very impatient period, so be extra careful on the roads. Many could be in for significant changes in their relationships. A career change is also indicated.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.5.19.7.22. Personal relationships will be prominent during this period, which will also be a happy time for family gatherings. Ensure you allow plenty of time to enjoy social activities rather than getting involved in all the hard work behind the scenes. Many will be expanding their business opportunities.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.24.40.11. A happier and more relaxed period and for many luck through lotteries, legacies or wise investments. Unexpected opportunities in career ventures and for some a traveller returns. There should soon be happiness in your present love.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.34.40. Many will be thinking about buying property or moving interstate. People you meet during social activities could become permanent fixtures. Many will become engaged or married or reconcile past differences with present lovers.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.22. Looking after your health during this period could become very important to you. Improving your career performance is also very much on your mind right now.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.40.6.20. It is a marvellous period for lovers and people who are young at heart. Social life could become too much if you do not watch it. In business and your career, your achievements will be talked about for themselves.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.8. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.37.44. Someone exciting from your past could suddenly come back to your life again. Do not offer shelter to anyone during the next few weeks, as you could put yourself in an awkward position.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.26.34.44. A venture you have not been too happy about could be a very successful move. Travel is in the cards for this period, either yours or someone close to you.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.40.22. Special people in your life could turn sour if you are unprepared to spend more time with them. Don’t let someone irritating ruin your otherwise pleased period with loved ones.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 5.6.9.3. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.36.30.11. Good progress in business and career matters, and people willing to listen to your side of the story. Happy reunions with long-lost friends will also be something to look forward to.

PREVIEW OF UNDERWOOD STAKES

■ The Underwood Stakes to be run at Caulfield sees us looking at some of the top gallopers who may run, just prior to nominations.

As usual, it is likely to attract the cream of our top Weight for Age Stars.

One of our leading betting agencies, Neds, has the brilliant mare, Pride of Jenni, on top, and rightly so, on her record so far.

She has tackled the best with an astonishing win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes run at Randwick back on April 13 demoralising a topclass field over 2000 metres on a Soft 5.

Prepared by Victoria’s leading trainer, Ciaron Maher , she has put all before her with some dashing displays, and is certainly the one to beat.

If any one of those who could have a crack, it is the Chris Waller trained former international mare, Via Sistina

Back on March 23, at Rosehill, she had her first run in Australia for Waller and won in dashing style.

Her track record speaks for itself, having raced 14 times before leaving England for the six-year-old mare by the Australian sire, Fastnet Rock, she had won six races with five minors in grand style.

There are some smart types behind her in the betting, which includes last year’s Melbourne Cup winner Without A Fight, prepared by the Freedman team of Anthony and his son Sam, part of the Freedman dynasty with the elder brother Lee winning five Melbourne Cups, three of those with the great mare, Makybe Diva. Without A Fight is due to hit the tracks again.

This could be his first trip back, yet to be finalised, recovering from a tendon injury.

In early markets for the two Cups, he is around $26.

Co-trainer Sam Freedman said he could stay play a part in both the major cups this year, depending how he progresses.

He may have a go at the Underwood Stakes at Caufield on September 21.

On the next line of betting is another of Freedman’s team is Place Du Carrousel, who ran a good second behind the brilliant mare Via Sistina in the Ranvet Stakes over 2000 metres at Rosehill back on March 23.

Prior to leaving overseas she finished well back in the Longchamp Arc De Triomphe in France, but could be forgiven for that run.

At that stage from her 11 starts overseas, she ran a good second there.

She is a smart type and I feel she will gober.

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well, although it is a tough field to tackle if she goes around.

Then we have the good Victorian galloper, Mr Brightside, with the Hayes team Ben, Wil and JD at Euroa

He finished a good third behind the flying Pride of Jenni in the Queen Elizabeth, a good run. On his day he can match it with the best of them.

One that I feel has really got the goods too is the Chris Waller trained youngster, Riff Rocket, a Victoria Derby winner a couple of years ago.

Back on April 6, he made it two Derbies after winning the AJC Australian Derby

After winning his second Derby, he then had seven wins and three placings in his 10 outings, he is all class, and will be right in this. I really like him.

Then we have Without A Fight , his record speaks for himself.

He won both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups last year.

The Freedman team have done a great job with him.

Another top-class mare who could be back here, is the talented Fan Girl, prepared by Chris Waller out of Sydney.

One of the best to grace the track, Fan Girl should be no exception if she goes around, to put in.

She has always tackled the best and aquitted herself well.

There is no reason that she shouldn’t run well here, but the lack of a run or two,might pay the price, if she does go around.

An interesting type that could start here is the Queensland Derby winner, Warmonger.

Prepared by the Victorian pair, Mick Price and Michael Kent here, is a nice type, and won well in the Sunshine State, back on June 1.

It was a great run have drawing the extreme outside of the 22 runners who participated.

A certain galloper who might attract punters

here is the international horse, West Wind

who ran 13th in last year’s Melbourne Cup

Prior to that he ran a good second to Without A Fight in the Caulfield Cup

He is prepared by English trainers, Simon and Ed Chrisford, and may be back for both Cups again the year.

He is a talented galloper and could be thereabouts come Cup time again

Another that has impressed is the rising fouryear-old mare, Autumn Angel, with top Victorian trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman at Pakenham.

She impressed greatly with a big win in the Australian Oaks at Randwick back on April 13th, and is talented.

Prior to the Oaks she had started eight times, for three wins two seconds and two thirds.

She is one of the best around amongst the female breed, but this is a classy race and a lot of talent on show.

From the Oaks in Sydney was another smart filly approaching four, in, Orchestral, a winner of nearly $2 million dollars already, and has won six of her 10 starts with three minor placings.

She is good and will go well here against some of the older horses.

Of the others we have The Map , who won the Adelaide Cup and also was impressive winning at Flemington back on May 18..

That was the Andrew Ramsden over 2800 metres.

That qualified The Map to run in the Melbourne Cup this year come the first Tuesday in November.

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NEW HERO HERBIE WOWS THEM

■ The regular Tuesday night Shepparton fixture commenced the week with a nine race card on July 30 and how many readers can remember when trotting was big many years back and reinsmen like Ted Demmler, Chris Alford and to a lesser extent Daryl Douglas commenced their driving careers travelling every day and night to meetings all over the state.

■ Nowadays a new hero to harness fans is James (Herbie) Herbertson who is continuing to emulate these feats and at Shepparton, he drove the first three winners on the program which included a double to local owner/trainer Eddie Tappe when 3Y0 Mr Feelgood-Jovial Jurno Lombo gelding Im Dustee snared the Phillip Bowland 0-2 LTW Pace over 2190 metres and most reliable 5Y0 Majestic Son-Aldebaran Peggy gelding Im Bobby the 1690 metres Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Mobile.

■ Im Dustee (gate four) was trapped wide from gate four, settling three back in the running line as Vincheska retained the lead from the pole for David Moran keeping Im Jimmy Jones (gate five) exposed and Letsgo Big Girl (gate six) on a limb three wide before leading the outside division momentarily before In Me To Grin (gate two) was sent forward from three back to park in the open racing for the bell.

When Im Jimmy Jones eased three wide in the last lap to commence his move and join the pacemaker approaching the home turn, Im Dustee which had immediately latched to his back dropped in for a short breather one/one.

Angling three wide on the final bend, Im Dustee ran home best to prevail by 1.5 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.2 over Im Jimmy Jones, with Vincheska third a half neck away.

Im Bobby driven by Ben Xiriha began swiftly from gate four to lead virtually throughout, accounting for a death-seating Midnight Eagle which dropped down to trail on the home turn by 11.1 metres in 1-58.6. Watch And Act (one/one) was third 8.9 metres back.

■ Bunbartha trainer John Newberry gave Herbie his second winner when 6Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Universal Alice mare Kia Ora Beauty landed the 2190 metre Ivan Russell Pace. Working extremely hard from gate two to hold out Wagga filly Centofillie (gate four) which eventually crossed turning out of the straight, Kia Ora Beauty angled off her back to assume control shortly after and in a strong performance, defied all challengers to register a half head margin in 1-59.8 over Bee Gee Cee (one/two –three wide last lap) and Honest Harriette which followed the runner up home finishing 5 metres away.

■ Winner three was the easiest when 5Y0 Live Od Die-Tatiana Rosedale gelding Hez Harrywho scored an 8.3 metre margin in the 1690 metre Gwen Russell Pace to give John Newberry a double.

Settling mid-field in the running line from gate two on the second line as polemarker Aliza Hill led for Alford. Hez Harrywho let rip three wide racing for the bell and despite racing exposed for the last lap, cruised away in the straight to defeat Aim To Please (one/four – three wide last lap – four wide home turn). Payup Or Leave (death – one/one last lap) was third a neck away. The mile rate 1-57.8.

■ Local duo Shane and Abby Sanderson were successful with 4Y0 Sweet Lou-Aliante mare

Gotta Have Me on debut in the Geoff Durn 4Y0 and Older Maiden Pace over the long trip of 2690 metres.

Leading out from the pole before surrendering to Narrandara visitor Unit Forty One (Nathan Jack) which went forward at the start from gate six, Gotta Have Me enjoyed a perfect passage. Easing away from the markers on turning, Gotta Have Me ran home best to gain the day by a neck from Nells All Blues which fought on gamely in a mile rate of 2-03.4. Japanese Miki after racing exposed held third 12.6 metres away.

■ Ardmona trainer/driver Donna Castles who’s team have been going great guns recently put many quaddie punters out of business after 7Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Soho Joplin gelding Arraps landed the third leg – the Neatline Homes Pace over 1690 metres at odds of $23.00. In a tough effort, Arraps went forward from gate five to race outside the poleline leader Dancin Dolly before dashing clear approaching

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the final bend to score by 1.1 metres in a rate of 1-59.4 from Bronski Moment (six pegs – wide home straight) which galloped over the line and was relegated to third promoting Luverboy (one/ three – late finish) into third. The margins 1.1 by 2.3 metres.

■ On what was a great night for the Goulburn Valley, Girgarre trainer/driver Gary Pekin snared the 1690 metre Your Sold Real Estate Pace with 5Y0 Sunshine Beach-Illawong Fabulous gelding Ohhemmjay Cresco paying odds of $16.00.

Moving four wide in the last lap from midfield Ohhemmjay Cresco finished with a wet sail out wide in the straight to blouse Mynameisruby off a three wide trail from the tail last lap to lead on turning which would have given Herbie four. Noble Julie also ran on from the rear in a race which the back markers dominated. The margins a half neck by a neck in a mile rate of 1-59.9.

■ Kialla’s Stephen Boyington sent punters home happy after Skyvalley-Gioiosa Ionica mare Hurricane Jane notched up her fourth success in 51 outings by taking the 2190 metre Hunter Rural Trotters Mobile in 2-05.6.

Given the run of the race one/one from a solo second line draw as Double Dot (gate two) crossed Bellmac Bambi inside her, Hurricane Jane sprinted sharply in the back straight to lead on turning to register an easy 9.2 metre victory over Kalarney Prince (one/three) and Midnight Avenger from mid-field who was 2.3 metres away.

■ Just for the record, Sunbury’s Freddy Taiba combined with Long Forest’s Jordan Leedham aboard 4Y0 American Ideal-Arty Alice gelding Settebello to lead all of the way from the pole in the 2190 metre William Lee Pace.

In a dashing exhibition by Jordy, Settebello streeted his rivals to register a 17.2 metre victory in advance of Rocknroll Kiss which trailed fro a solo second line draw. Rainbowsend (three pegs) was third 4.7 metres back. The mile rate 2-01.4.

Afternoon, night

■ Double day Wednesday saw Maryborough race in the afternoon with Bendigo at night. At Maryborough the feature was the $7,000 Aldebaran Park Maryborough Trotters Oaks and Lemnos trainer/driver Nathan Jack’s unbeaten Volstead-Mingara filly Violet Stanford made it six from six when accounting for All That Remains and Magic Law returning a mile rate of 2-01.3.

First up since last September following some nice trials, Violet Stamford starting solo on the second line settled beautifully one/one after All That Remains (gate seven) crossed Magic Law (gate five). Joining the leader on the home turn, Violet Stamford wasn’t pushed out to record a soft half neck margin from All That Remains, with Magic Law holding third 8.1 metres back.

■ Popular Ross Creek part-owner/trainer Katrina (Smiley) Fitzpatrick’s Love You-Focus On Me 7Y0 gelding Kyvalley Surfrider recorded his 14th success in 117 outings when leading throughout from gate four in the 1690 metre Thank You MHRC Volunteers Trotters Mobile. Driven by Michael Bellman, Kyvalley Surfrider was rated to perfection, greeting the judge 1.6 metres in advance of Touchandgo (gate

three) which trailed. Montana Muscle (one/two) from inside the second line was third 3.4 metres away after making the home turn three wide. The mile rate 2-02.5.

■ An elated Kilmore trainer/driver George Schembri provided a long shot winner when 13Y0 Real Desire- Ally Luvzit gelding Jedi Mind having start 293 easily defeated his rivals in the 1690 metre Peter Egan Bi-Rite Electrical Pace at odds of $34.00.

Taken back to the rear from outside the front line with Mister Rebel (gate four) leading, Jedi Mind a 31 time winner going into the race made ground out wide in the last lap before storming home down the centre of the track to record an astonishing 1.4 metre margin from Bettor The Most (one/one last lap from gate five) in 2-00.1. Peppercorn Barry (one/three – three wide to outside the pacemaker at the bell was third 3.9 metres away.

■ Buangor part-owner/trainer Louis Franc who loves his harness racing snared the Join Your Local Carisbrook Lions Club Pace over 1690 metres with Amphijet giving James Herbertson another winner.

Given a beaut trail on the back of the leader Iamawingate (gate five) from the pole, Amphijet used the sprint lane to gain the day by 4.1 metres over the pacemaker, with Lunar Dream third 2.1 metres back after following the pair. The mile rate 1-58.

■ Portland breeder/owner/trainer Gloria Council combined with Connor Clarke to land the 1690 metre McPhersons Printing Group Pace with 6Y0 gelding Rockella, a gelded son of Rock N Roll Heaven and Acella returning a slick 154.6 mile rate.

Starting from gate two on the second line as Matador (gate four) led, Rockella after easing three wide in the last lap sprinted swiftly to join the leader running into the final bend and raced clear on turning to score by 2.6 metres from Major Mal from near last. Inside Leg was third off a three wide trail last lap six metres back.

■ Elphinstone co-owner/trainer Rob Brown was successful with 5Y0 Hurrikane KingcoleArt For Arts Sake gelding Hurrikane Dusty in the Benstud Standardbreds Pace over 1690 metres.

With Dunnstown’s Brent Murphy in the sulky, Hurrikane Dusty began fast from gate four to lead and was never headed, scoring by a nose only from Gerrale along the sprint lane from four pegs in a tricky finish. Hernie (one/one) was third 1.2 metres back. The mile rate 1-55.9.

■ At Bendigo, Ecklin South’s Mattie Craven landed a double with ex-Kiwi filly Jumpingjoy and All Blazing Guns winning their respective races.

Jumpingjoy a daughter of Art Major and Jumpforjoy enjoyed a sweet passage one/one from outside the front line in the 1650 metre VHRC/Mark Gurry andAssociates Pace and after angling three wide running into the final bend, raced clear in the straight to record a comfortable 3.8 metre margin over Valiente and Baton Rouge from mid-field. The mile rate 1-54.

All Blazing Guns a home bred gelded son of Sweet Lou and smart race mare Pacific Playgirl, was sent forward from the tail racing for the bell in the VHRC/Alabar Bloodstock 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 2150 metres after starting from the extreme draw to park outside the heavily supported leader Jilliby Sorrento (gate six) which had crossed Luvthat (gate five).

Finishing full of running, All Blazing Guns recorded a 14.8 metre victory in a rate of 2-01.2 from Vince Lombardi (four pegs) and Treacherous Jewell (one/one last lap who was 1.5 metres away third. The win was a tonic for Tony who hasn’t been in the best of health in recent times.

■ Russell and Nathan Jack were winners when Downbytheseaside-Lombo Cloud Nine filly Tupelo bred and raced by Lynette Eastman snared the 2150 metre VHRC/Woodlands Stud 2Y0 Maiden Pace when making her race debut. Taken back from outside the front line to settle four back in the moving line as Evileye led from gate three, Tupelo (five wide home turn) ran home stylishly down the outside fence to blouse a death-seating Seathestars by a head in a rate of 1-59.8. Wicked Hangover (one/one – three wide home turn) was third 1.3 metres back for Aaron Dunn and Ryan Backhouse.

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This Week

■ Tuesday – Shepparton, Wednesday –Horsham/Bendigo, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Mildura/Melton, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Cranbourne.

■ Prominent owner/breeder Greg Bettiol’s handy 4Y0 American Ideal-Clovelly Lass mare Ideal Assassin was a tough victor of the VHRC/ Benstud Mares Pace over 1650 metres. Trained and reined by Kerryn Manning, Ideal Assassin settled three back in the moving line as polemarker Jilliby Typhoon led.

Going forward three wide solo in the last lap, Ideal Assassin impressively outstayed her rivals to record a neck margin over Didafull Oneeighty (one/one), which switched to the sprint lane, with Delightful Charm battling away strongly for third 1.9 metres back after racing exposed from gate six. The mile rate 1-54.8.

■ Navarre duo Toby Ainsworth and Ada Massa snared the 2150 metre VHRC/Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile with 4Y0 Aldebaran Eagle-Aldebaran Honey gelding Robert John. Driven by Ada, Robert John (gate six) came from the tail to race three wide with a trail in the last lap on the back of Blackrange Glory and four wide on the final bend to defeat a game Blackrange Glory by 1.8 metres. Judielle (one/ one) was third a half head away. The mile rate 2-02.9.

Right on the ball

■ Kilmore harness racing was held on Thursday August 1 with an even eight event card taking place and followers of top reinsman James Herbertson were right on the ball when 10Y0 Life Sign-Total Truth gelding Nomorelying trained at Kialla by Stephen O’Donoghue coming off an eye catching third at his home track a week earlier, led throughout from gate three to street his rivals after being backed for bundles in the Buds and Branches Florist Pace over 2180 metres.

Travelling easily, Nomorelying a winner of six from 58 going into the race kicked right away on turning to register a 9.2 metre margin untouched from Well Said Nugget along the sprint lane from four pegs, with Yankee Boot Flat third a nose away after trailing the winner from the pole. The rate 1-59.6.

■ Bannockburn trainer Geoff Webster and stable reinsman Connor Clarke were successful in taking the 1690 metre Hip Pocket Workwear 2Y0 Pace with The Villain who certainly wasn’t on this occasion.

Given a easy time three back in the moving line from gate three as Stormy Woods (gate four) crossed first starter Exclusive Hunter (gate two), The Villain (three wide solo last lap) did a good job to hold off G B Brave (one/one) which followed him home by 2.1 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.3. Exclusive Hustler used the sprint lane for third finishing a half head away.

■ Kilmore should be congratulated for supporting the young drivers and seventeen year old Reagan Clarke was successful in landing the 2180 metre Jet Roofing Concessional Drivers Pace aboard in-form three year old Rock N Roll HeavenIsabelle Delacour gelding Monsieur Flamel trained at Ross Creek (Ballarat) by father Stephen who bred and races him. Fast away from gate five, Monsieur Flamel led throughout to easily account for Treacheroustimes (gate four) which trailed by 8.3 metres. Platinum Jive (one/three from the extreme draw) came of a three wide trail last lap on the back of Salsboy (one/two) for third 3 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.9.

■ Reagan was to also taste victory in the Georgina & Co Concession Drivers Pace with strong 7Y0 Art Major-Askmenow gelding Forgone Conclusion. - Len Baker

SOUTH-EAST

Extended follow

■ Police have charged a man after an extended follow through Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs in a suspected stolen vehicle last Wednesday morning (July 31).

A Toyota Hilux was reported stolen from outside a property on Botanic Ridge in Cranbourne South.

With assistance from the Air Wing, police followed the vehicle through multiple suburbs to Brighton.

It is alleged the 18-year-old driver then dumped the car before he was arrested on Seymour Grove

The Cranbourne South man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, dangerous driving whilst being pursued by police, deal property proceeds of crime, going equipped to steal and other traffic related offences.

He was bailed to appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on December 2.

Operation Trinity, which runs from dusk until dawn across Melbourne is Victoria Police’s most well-resourced frontline policing operation at present.

Additional Dog Squad, Public Order Response and Air Wing police members are rostered each night, on top of existing patrols.

As a result of this intense focus, police have made more than 1400 arrests relating to burglaries and car thefts in the past twelve months.

A further 6600 people have been processed for other offences detected by police working nightshift across the Trinity area of operations.

MELBOURNEWIDE

Building more homes

■ The State Government says that it is pulling every lever at its disposal to build more homes for Victorians, including unlocking surplus government land in established suburbs.

Colin Brooks, Minister for Development Victoria, announced the start of a Small Sites Pilot program at sites across Preston, Coburg, Alphington and Malvern.

The pilot program aims to deliver approximately 260 homes across the four sites, with 10 per cent designated as affordable housing, accelerating medium density housing projects where people need it most.

The Government has opened expressions of interest to explore commercial partnerships with developers who have experience in delivering medium-density apartment and townhouse developments.

“The successful developers will determine the type of housing offered at each site, which may include townhouses and low to mid-rise apartments,” said a Government representative.

“The transaction model proposed will provide the successful delivery partner delayed settlement of the land to provide an incentive for successful developers to deliver housing as soon as possible, with payment for the land not due until construction is completed.

“If the pilot is successful, the Government will explore other sites in metropolitan and regional Victoria to help address housing challenges.”

Development Victoria will oversee the EOI process in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning and will be open until August 27.

The EOI is open until August 27, with the aim to appoint developers and commence construction as soon as possible subject to relevant planning approvals.

“We are pulling every lever at our disposal to build 800,000 homes over the next decade, which includes unlocking surplus government land for more housing close to jobs, transport and public services,” said Mr Brooks.,

“There is nothing more important than a roof over your head and this is about sending a clear signal to the private sector and giving them more certainty.”

FUNDS BOOST FOR 65 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

■ Dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools are to receive funding from the State Government to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities.

Ben Carroll, Minister for Education, last week visited Holy Eucharist Primary School to announce 67 projects at 65 Catholic schools across Victoria which will share in more than $243 million to expand and modernise existing facilities or build new schools.

Holy Eucharist Primary School in St Albans will receive $1.4 million to refurbish their classrooms, bathrooms and breakout spaces – ensuring local kids are learning in the best possible facilities.

In regional Victoria, St Mary MacKillop College in Swan Hill will receive $6 million to build a new secondary campus while St Patrick’s Primary School in Kilmore will receive $3.6 million to deliver four new classrooms – ensuring parents can send their children to this popular school.

Marymede Catholic College will also receive $6 million to expand their Doreen campus and build eight general learning areas, a learning resource centre, an information technology centre, a careers and pathways centre and a student wellbeing and counselling centre.

These projects are being delivered through the Catholic stream of the State Government’s Building Fund for Non-Government Schools –which helps schools upgrade and expand their facilities, ensuring families have the best learning environments for their children.

Non-government schools are an important part of Victoria’s education system, with more than one-third of Victorian students studying at Catholic or independent schools.

“Thousands of Victorian kids go to a low-fee Catholic school every day – and we’re making sure those kids are learning in the best environments,” Mr Carroll said.

“We’re supporting our lowfee Catholic schools to expand, build new classrooms and open new campuses.”

St Albans MLA Natalie Suleyman said: “Holy Eucharist Primary School is a fantastic and popular local school and this project will mean their teachers have the best facilities to give their students the best education.”

BAMAWM

Car rolls

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Bamawm on Wednesday evening (July 31).

Emergency services were called to Stratton Rd about 6.45pm after reports a car had rolled.

Crews attended and the driver, who was only occupant of the car, was located deceased.

Across Victoria

WHITE HILLS

Driver charged

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash in White Hills on Sunday, July 28.

It is alleged a car veered from the road into a business yard on Powell St about 9.30am.

The passenger, a 19-year-old Long Gully man, died at the scene.

The driver, a 24-year-old Eaglehawk man, was taken to hospital under police guard.

Detectives have since charged the man with dangerous driving causing death.

He was to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday (July 30).

TRAFALGAR

Death investigated

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are releasing CCTV as part of their investigation into the death of a man in Trafalgar.

A passerby alerted police after locating a man by the side of Waterloo Rd around 10.30am on Sunday, July 28.

Investigators believe the man was hit by a vehicle on Waterloo Rd, east of Davey Drive, sometime overnight or earlier that morning.

The driver did not stop at the scene.

The man was last seen walking east on Waterloo Rd, approximately 50m east of Middle Rd, about 7.10pm on July 27.

He was wearing a black tracksuit top, a white chequered shirt, black trackpants with two white stripes down the sides, and no shoes.

Statewide

GEELONG

Attempted carjacking

■ Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man following an alleged police ramming and attempted carjacking in Geelong on Tuesday (July 30).

It is alleged a man rammed a police vehicle on Mackey St in North Geelong about 7.30am, before fleeing the scene in a black Volkswagen Golf.

The police officers were not injured and there was minor damage to the vehicle.

Police located the man in Geelong CBD about 3pm, where he fled on foot.

The man allegedly attempted to get into another vehicle on Gheringhap St, where he was arrested.

The 29-year-old St Albans Park man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

He has been charged with:

■ Recklessly expose an emergency worker to risk by driving

■ Damage to emergency service vehicle by reckless driving

■ Fail to stop on police direction

■ Burglary

■ Theft

■ Going equipped

■ Possess controlled weapon

■ Possess drug of dependence

■ Negligently deal with proceeds of crime

■ Criminal damage

■ Theft of motor vehicle

■ Make false document

■ Theft from motor vehicle

■ Possess prohibit weapon

The man is due to appear in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on July 31.

MELBOURNE

Shrine trustees

■ The State Government has welcomed the appointment of Sandi Laaksonen-Sherrin and Bruce Mildenhall to the Shrine of Remembrance Board of Trustees, and the reappointment of Colonel Catherine Carrigan.

Colonel Carrigan has been reappointed Deputy Chair after serving with distinction during her first term.

Colonel Carrigan served for more than 40 years in the Australian Army, and her long history of military service is complemented by her experience as a business owner and consultant.

She has a Masters in Defence Studies and Business, a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and extensive experience in executive and non-executive director roles across defence, business, government, sporting and community associations.

Sandi Laaksonen-Sherrin has held significant positions including as the inaugural Defence Family Advocate of Australia representing more than 84,000 serving military families and acting as an independent adviser to the Commonwealth Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel and the Chief of the Defence Force

Bruce Mildenhall has broad experience and deep involvement in the veteran sector.

Detectives have released vision of a medium rigid white truck seen driving east on Waterloo Rd in Trafalgar at around 7.10pm on July 27 and believe the driver may be able to assist with their enquiries.

ARARAT

Aggravated burglary

■ Ararat Police have charged a man following an alleged aggravated burglary in Ararat

It is understood a man gained entry to a parish building on Barkley St about 11pm on Wednesday, July 17.

The male allegedly demanded money from a priest and fled the scene with approximately $1000. The priest was not physically injured.

A 55-year-old Heidelberg Heights man has been charged with aggravated burglary, theft and criminal damage and was remanded in custody

He was remanded on July 29 to appear before Horsham Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

YARRAM, EASTWOOD Armed robberies

■ Wellington and East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man and a woman following alleged armed robberies in Yarram and Eastwood.

A man and woman entered a shopping complex on James St, Yarram, between 3.50am and 4.15am on Friday, July 12.

Police will allege three staff members were physically restrained by the offenders, who then attempted to force entry into an ATM. They were unsuccessful and then allegedly forced open a cash register at a business inside the complex, however there was no money inside. It is understood the offenders ran away empty handed.

The pair are also alleged to have committed an armed robbery at a liquor store on Howitt Avenue, Eastwood, about 7.50pm on July 19.

It is alleged a handgun was produced and the offender stole approximately $330 and cigarettes.

Detectives arrested a 41-year-old man from Bairnsdale and a 46-year-old woman from Bairnsdale after executing a warrants in Bairnsdale, Nicholson and Yarram. The pair have been charged with armed robbery, false imprisonment, firearms possession and other offences. They were remanded to appear at Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on August 15.

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BARBECUE. Gas. Five burner. New ignition assembly wheels. Gas tank full. VGC. $150. Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356. V-Z

BEDROOM SUITE. Rosewood headboard. Dressing table with large mirror. Two bedside tables with drawers. GC. $100. North Dandenong. 9795 0982. V-Z

BOAT. Savage. Kestrel 12’ tinny. Trailer. 15hp Johnson outboard. VGC. $2600. Alexandra. 0419 329 264. V-Z

FIREWOOD. Dry. Bring trailer and chain saw. Afternoons. Free. Rye. 5985 7509. V-Z

FOOTWEAR, Diana Ferrari navy woven leather, size 9. Worn once. Paid $130, sell $60. Ferntree Gully. 0407 533 560. V-Z

GENERATOR. 2200w injector 2-stroke. 91 octane fuel. Two power outlets. Used. Clean condition. $105. Doreen. 9717 3465 V-Z

GUITAR. Electric. Solid burgundy colour. Monterey make, with case and amp. GC. $200. Seymour. 0422 204 977. V-Z

HEATING OIL for domestic heating. Free. Tank approx. half full, would also be free. Ashburton. 9885 2203. V-Z

KEYBOARD STAND. Roland. Adjustable. As new. $100 ONO. Cheltenham. 0438 533 123. V-Z

LETTERBOXES. Large, new with key lock. $15. Mill Park. 9436 8935. V-Z

LP RECORDS, collectors items, organ memories, 4 records in box. Wonderful World Wonderful Music, 9 records in box. All Readers Digest. As new. $50 and $70. Frankston. 0427 953 330. V-Z

MATTRESSES. King Single and Two classic advance medium mattresses. Unused and unopened in original packaging. Selling due to change in size required. 203cm x 107cm x 24cm. Buyer to organise pick-up. As new. $200 each ONO. Cash only. Heidelberg. 0423 081 508. V-Z

MERCEDES BENZ. 2002. Vito 108 van. Colour: white. Diesel fuel. One owner, van and seats. Serviced regularly, paperwork available. 233,000 km. Reg. no. RWK-902. GC. $5500. Doncaster East. 0449 757 367. V-Z

MOBILITY WALKER. $20. Mill Park. 9436 8935. V-Z

MOBILITY WHEEL

CHAIR. Shop Rider Brand. Purchased 2023. Model U18w12. Metallic redtrim two tone grey. As new. $2000. Bellfield. 9499 5896. V-Z

OZ PIG Traveller. Used twice. Comes with carry bag, heaps of ready cut firewood, fire lighters. Heavy duty grate and 4.5 quart camp oven. Still in box. VGC. $340. Montmorency. 0483 881 609. V-Z

PHONE. Black bakerlite. 50s era. Working. GC. $80. Greensborough. 0406 939 273. V-Z

SOFA BED. Zagato Licorice 2.5 seat,. Bonus includes full size foam extra mattress. As new.$400. Mt Eliza. 0412 830 241. V-Z

TYRE CHANGING KIT (amnual) for standard tyre sizes. Little used. Comes with instruction manual. GC. $115. Doreen. 9717 3465. V-Z

WALKER with basket. VGC. $45. Mornington. 0409 511 389. V-Z

WATER TANKS. 1000 litres. 2 x $100 ea. Trailer, L2m x W1.4m. Higher side rails and mounted winch, GC. $200 ONO. Seville. 0425 850 971. V-Z

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION (INCLUDING 5G) AT: 589-599 HAMPTON STREET, HAMPTON VIC 3188 - RFNSA SITE NO. 3188002

1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new Optus and Vodafone equipment and associated works as follows (including 5G):

Removal of two (2) existing remote radio unit mounts

Removal of three (3) existing panel antennas

Removal of twelve (12) existing remote radio units

Installation of three (3) panel antennas

Installation of twenty seven (27) remote radio units

Installation of four (4) remote radio unit mounts

Installation of two (2) GPS

Keep provision of future active antenna units and remote radio units for utilisation

The installation and removal of ancillary equipment including but not limited to transceivers, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, diplexers, signage, mha and fibre, reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and in the existing equipment shelter

2. Optus & Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: communityconsultation@ventia.com or Level 1, South Tower, 10 Browning Street, West End QLD 4101 Australia by COB Wednesday, 21 August 2024.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT TOORAK INCLUDING 5G

Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment: Trak Centre, 443-449 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142 (RFNSA: 3142004)

The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of:

•Relocation of three (3) existing 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length) to higher elevation;

•Installation of three (3) new 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length);

•Replacement of one (1) existing panel antennas with one (1) new panel antennas (not more than 2.8m in length);

•Replacement of twelve (12) existing remote radio units (RRUs) with twelve (12) new RRUs;

•Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, antenna mount, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and

•Works within the existing equipment shelter.

Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination"), the based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Service Stream Limited, 0447 240 015, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Thursday 22 August 2024.

If you would like to know more about the site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/3142004.

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT WANTIRNA SOUTH INCLUDING 5G

Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment: Knox City Shopping Centre, Cnr Stud Road and Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152 (RFNSA: 3152005)

The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of:

•Relocation of three (3) existing 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length) to higher elevation;

•Installation of three (3) new 5G antennas (each not more than 0.8m in length);

•Replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with three (3) new panel antennas (each not more than 2.8m in length);

•Replacement of twelve (12) existing remote radio units (RRUs) with twelve (12) new RRUs;

•Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, antenna mount, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and

•Works within the existing equipment shelter.

Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination"), the based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Service Stream Limited, 0447 240 015, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Thursday 22 August 2024.

If you would like to know more about the site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/3152005.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Land Acquisition and Compensation Regulations 2021

FORM 7

Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986

NOTICE OF ACQUISITION

COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF INTEREST IN LAND

Regulation 16

The Manningham City Council (ABN 61 498 471 081) of 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria, 3108 (Council) declares that by this notice it acquires the following interests in the land described as Lot 9 on Plan of Subdivision 061015 being the whole of the land contained in Certificate of Title Volume 8443 Folio 307:

Interests Acquired: That of Hon Trung Ma and Lanna Ma (registered proprietors) and all other interests.

The acquisition is made pursuant to section 112 of the Local Government Act 2020 for the purpose of public open space (parkland).

A notice of intention to acquire the interest in the land was not required under section 7(1) of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 because the land has been publicly advertised for sale and the Council believes in good faith that the interest is still available for sale.

Published with the authority of the Council.

For and on behalf of the Council.

Signed KERRYN PATERSON

Name Kerryn Paterson

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Date 17 July 2024

Public Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

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