The Local Paper. Southern Cross Weekly Edition. Wed., May 23, 2023

BULLYING AT SCHOOL: LOCAL MP

■ Caulfield

spoke in State Parliament last week, identifying Glen Eira College students as generating toxic and bullying comments.

“We had a report that our great school, Glen Eira College, had what was labelled a toxic and bullying situation where there were almost 10 social media bullying pages on TikTok and Instagram with students posting .. cruel memes mocking other students and teachers before flashing identifiable photographs of their targets,” Mr Southwick said.

“Can I say the school takes these things very seriously, and I rang the principal as soon as I was made aware of this and was comforted to know that they were acting immediately on this to ensure that kids feel safe – immediately – and so they should.

“And looking at Glen Eira College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, one of the things that I think is very important is within this policy.

“It talks about all kids feeling safe, whether they be from different backgrounds, whether they be students with disabilities or whether they be from the LGBTIQ+ background.

“It says this, and I note: “Every person involved in our school has an important role in promoting child safety and wellbeing and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety.’

“And that is where we need to be. It is something that we all need to work together on. Whether you are at the school, whether you are a parent at the school or whether you are part of the broader school community, everyone needs to work together to ensure that they feel safe.

“If you see something wrong, you need to tell somebody. We certainly saw that in a number of inquiries that we had here in this Parliament

“We led the way in terms of that in the child safety area, particularly in the child abuse work that was done here in this Parliament, and I think that is something that we must continue to do to ensure that we have kids that feel safe.

“At the moment, we have issues that are still before the courts. I will not make comment on specific details regarding Brighton Secondary College, but it was absolutely appalling that we had a number of kids that were targeted – a number of kids that saw over that time, because they have Jewish backgrounds, antisemitic attacks.

“The government has spent literally millions of dollars of taxpayers money trying to defend the school, and these poor kids have again had to endure a horrific time at the school.

“It has been appalling the way those kids have been treated, and I hope that the government ensures that there are systems in place and that kids of all backgrounds are safe, because that is what kids need and expect.”

Mr Southwick described Glen Eira College as a “great” school.

“On this motion I wanted at the outset to just raise a few people in terms of their being staunch advocates in this space, particularly Michael Barnett from Aleph.

“Michael has been a staunch supporter and has been able to work with and support many of the schools. Very early on he worked with Bialik College and King David, just to name a few, and Mount Scopus as well has also been involved in that, in terms of Jewish schools, but we also have a number of other schools that have been involved in terms of being able to provide a safe environment.

“There is no question that non-heterosexual Australians experience anxiety at 2½ times the rate of heterosexual people. For depression, the figure is four times the rate of heterosexual people. One in six LGBTIQ+ people have attempted suicide and one-third have harmed themselves. They are alarming figures and say that we must do more to support those who do not feel that they belong ,” Mr Southwick said.

● ● David Southwick, Caulfield MLA

MLA David Southwick

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‘No mandate for extra homes’

■ Malvern MLA Mich ael O’Brien told State Parliament last week that the Andrews Government has no mandate for extra homes in the inner suburbs.

“One of the many things I love about my Malvern electorate is the beauty of its streetscapes,” Mr O’Brien told the Legislative Assembly.

“This is a love shared by my constituents, who make suburbs like Malvern, Malvern East, Armadale, Glen Iris, Toorak and Kooyong home.

“We choose to live in these amazing communities because amenity matters, heritage matters and parks matter.

“This is why planning laws matter as well. So it is with a sense of dread that I read in The Age of April 19 an article headed: State government weighs new powers to jam in 1 million more homes.

“It states: “Local councils could be cut from decision-making on major development projects under a bold plan being considered by the Andrews Government to help squeeze an extra million homes into Melbourne’s suburbs by 2050.

“Labor did not go to the last election promising to jam an extra million homes into our established suburbs.

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be. When it comes to planning decisions, councils can be streamlined but they should never be sidelined.

“I will fight to protect the amenity of my community and the right of my local residents to have their voices heard about planning decisions that affect their homes, their streets and their community,” Mr O’Brien said.

Diversity speech

■ Prahran MLA Sam Hibbens spoke in Parliament last week about IDAHOBIT Day.

“Today is International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, and I rise to stand with the LGBTIQA+ communities against the campaign of hate, this ideology of hate, that is being waged against them,” Mr Hibbens said.

“This is a far-right ideology that is focused on one thing: the persecution of a minority – something we have seen time and time again throughout history.

Rentals ‘fail’

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GLEN EIRA

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“For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

“Shame on anyone in this place for giving that movement, that ideology, comfort, let alone being part of this campaign of hate.

“I have been really proud to make fighting for stronger laws to protect LGBTIQA+ communities against discrimination, particularly students at faith-based schools –a priority of mine since I was first elected. But there is more to do here in Victoria,” Mr Hibbens said.

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STONNINGTON

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YARRA

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■ Richmond MLA Gabrielle de Vietri says the vacancy tax in Victoria is failing. “In my electorate of Richmond the number of available rentals is at a record low. “

✖Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing

Burwood man Lee. The 48-year-old was last seen in his room at a supported housing home in the early hours of Sunday morning (May 21). Police and family have concerns for Lee’s welfare due to a medical condition that requires medication. He is Caucasian with a medium build, long dark hair, and a thick beard. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black shoes. Box Hill Police are investigating and have released an image of Lee in the hope someone may know of his current whereabouts. Investigators believe he may be using public transport as he has been previously located at railway stations in the area.

Vulgar items for Bayside victims

■ Bayside Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team are appealing for public assistance following reports suspected used condoms have been posted to bayside residents over the past three months.

In most instances, victims have been receiving packages containing handwritten messages and the used prophylactics.

The first incident was reported to police on March 20, with the most recent occurring on May 15.

Letters have been mailed to residential addresses across Melbourne’s south-eastern and eastern suburbs.

Investigators have been told several people attended their local police stations to report the incidents, with upwards of 65 female victims coming forward.

It is believed that most of those who reported the material have received multiple letters, all with the suspected used item included.

Officers believe the victims are linked and are part of a targeted attack. Investigations remain ongoing.

Nine News reports that dozens of students who attended a Kiklbreda College during the late 1990s have received the packages containing seemingly used condoms and handwritten

letters addressed to their homes. “Police suspect a student book containing home addresses that the women made in year 12 may have got into the wrong hands,” Nine News said.

"Whether it's an ex-student, an ex-employee, we are not sure. It might be a brother or a partner," Sen. Sgt Grant Lewis said.

"It could be someone who found the book in the rubbish and thought it might have been a bit of a game."

Impounded at Albert Park

■ Police have impounded a car after the driver was caught more than double the speed limit in Albert Park.

Officers first spotted the Toyota 86, travelling in convoy with other modified vehicles, along Beaconsfield Parade about 10pm on Friday (May 19).

The driver accelerated heavily and was detected travelling 125-kmh in the 60-kmh zone while also weaving through three north bound lanes.

After Police intercepted the vehicle, officers were shocked to find that three of the four wheels were missing wheel nuts.

The car was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $896.

It is expected the 26-yearold Carlton man will be charged on summons in relation to driving at a speed dangerous, manner dangerous and driving a vehicle that does not meet standards of registration.

Eco Centre welcomed

Sth Yarra accident

■ Prahran Police are investigating after a local 86-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a car on Wednesday morning (May 17) in South Yarra

Police were told the South Yarra man was struck by a blue Volkswagen Golf at a pedestrian crossing on Toorak Rd, just after 8am.

The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition. Police have spoken with the 62-year-old driver who is assisting with enquiries. Investigations remain ongoing.

Caulfield deaths

■ Two people died in a fatal collision in Caulfield South on Tuesday evening last week (May 16).

Investigators have been told the male driver of a black BMW sedan was travelling along North Rd about 10.45pm, when he collided with another vehicle.

The impact forced the other vehicle to roll. bOh occupants of the second vehicle died at the scene.

The driver and passenger of the BMW sedan sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. tdEectives are investigating the circumstances.

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✖School facilities at Sandringham College are in a dilapidated state, Brad Rowswell has told State Parliament. The local MP said one student shared their story about a ceiling falling in their classroom just before they were to take an exam. “A petition by the Community Action for Sandringham College group with close to 2000 signatures is calling for proper funding. The students, staff and parent community deserve much better than what they are getting at the moment. I call on the Andrews Government to urgently address the needs of this school community by delivering the second stage of funding, $10 million, to improve Sandringham secondary college.”

✔Ashwood MLA Matt Fregon has paid tribute in State Parliament to community advocate Marie Hodgens. “Marie was a dedicated and passionate member of our patch, with a tireless ability to organise the grassroots causes she believed in.”

Ingrid Stitt, the Minister for Environment, to Albert Park to officially turn the sod on the new Port Phillip Eco Centre in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens.

“The Eco Centre has been transforming the way Melbourne and in particular Albert Park understand wildlife, waterways and climate change since 1999,” Ms Taylor told the Legislative Assembly.

“To continue its critical work, such as educating youth about best caring for our planet and undertaking citizen science, the centre needs improved facilities.

“That is why this $6.7 million project, towards which the Victorian Government has invested $3.35 million, is so important.

“With a new sustainable centre designed to operate – get this – with net zero energy and water usage, the Eco Centre will be one of only 500 buildings worldwide that produces more clean energy than it consumes, offsetting all carbon used during construction.

“To Pam O’Neil, Neil Blake and April Seymore, I want to thank you for your unwaveringadvocacyonanissuesoimportant.”

■ Albert Park MLA Nina Taylor says she was delighted to welcome

● ● ● ● A Toyota was impounded at Albert Park.

● ● Lee of Burwood

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WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ

Theatrical presents The Wizard of Oz from June 29 to July 9 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Based on the 1939 movie and classic L. Frank Baum tale of the same name, the musical is being staged in Australia for the first time in six years.

An Open letter to the PremierDear Mr Andrews

Please remove the Authority status from the Victoria Registration and Standards Authority. Put back the old framework so principals and the Minister can help curb the excesses of VRQA.

Drowning teachers/ schools in unnecessary paper work, VRQA actively prevent sensible education solutions from being implemented. Eg Indigenous women in Mildura spent 60,000 in philanthropy money and 2 yrs hard work to put together a modest school for 20 school refusers. VRQA killed the project Stone dead. Why?

Paperwork. 10 teachers working on it, 200 pages -not good enough. VRQA hamstrings teachers as professionals too. Teachers need to be allowed to act as intelligent professionals, not puppets.

Gab McIntosh

Education SpokespersonIndigenous Party of Aust.

25 Christie, St Mildura 3500.

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LocalTheatreWhat’sOn Auditions

Shows

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Catch Me if You Can until May 27 at the National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St., St Kilda. Director: Richard Perdriau; Musical Director: Tony Toppi; Choreographer: Felicity Bender. Bookings: www.cloc.org.au

■ The Mount Players: Buried Child (by Sam Shepard) Until May 28 at the Mountview Theatre, Macedon. Director: Robert Wallace. Bookings: www.themountplayers.com

■ Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMUDS): Shirley Valentine (by Willy Russel) Until May 27 at the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre, Mansfield Secondary College, 15 View St., Mansfield. Director: Karen Pirie. Bookings: www.mmuds.org.au

■ Warragul Theatre Company: Jekyll and Hyde (Musical) Until May 27 at the West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul. Bookings: www.warragultheatrecompany.org.au

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Fabuloso (Comedy) Until June 3 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Brighton. Bookings: brightontheatre.com.au

■ Warragul Theatre Company: Jekyll and Hyde (Musical) Until May 27 at the West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul. Bookings: warragultheatrecompany.org.au

■ The 1812 Theatre: Waiting for Godot (by Michael Aitkens) Until June 10 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Neil Barnett. Bookings: 9758 3964 admin@1812theatre. com.au

■ Beaumaris Theatre: The Three Musketeers (by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete) Until June 3 at 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris. Director: Richard Keown. www.beaumaris theatre.com.au

■ Playhouse Players: Dracula (by Bram Stoker) May 26 – June 3 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Includes World Dracula Day special performance. Director: Peter T Nathan. Bookings: trybooking.com/CFDEW

■ Mountain District Musical Society: The Sound of Music May 26 – June 4 at The Karralyka Centre, Ringwood. Bookings: www.mdms.org.au

■ Wonthaggi Theatre Company: Dusty the Pop Diva Musical May 26 – June 10 at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, 96 Graham S t., Wonthaggi. Enquiries: (03 5671 2470 or wonthaggi.artscentre@ basscoast.vic.gov.au

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group: An Inspector Calls (by J.B. Priestley) June 1–10 at the Strathmore Community Hall, Loeman St., Strathmore. Bookings: stagtheatre.org

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (by Ray Lawler) June 18 – July 1 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Martin Gibbs. Bookings: 9587 5141 www.mordialloc theatre.com

■ Babirra Music Theatre: All Shook Up June 10 – 18 at the Karralyka Centre, Ringwood. Bookings: https://aukarralyka. sales.ticketsearch.com/

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

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

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Whales of August (by David Berry) June 23 – July 8 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. www.malvernthetre.com.au

Auditions

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Fracked! Or Please Don’t Use the F-Word! (byAlistair Beaton) May 21 at 7.00pm, May 23 at 7.30pm at Brighton Theatre, Cnr Carpenter and Wilson Sts., Brighton. Director: Alan Burrows. Audition enquiries: aburrow1@bigpond. net.au or 0412 077 761

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Little Miss Sunshine. Children’s Auditions: May 27, 11.30-1pm; Adult Auditions: May 27 1-5pm and June 3 11.30am-3pm. Director: Harrison EwartDart; Choreographer: Leah Osburn. Audition Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

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WIZARD OF OZ

■ Theatrical presents The Wizard of Oz from June 29 to July 9 at the National Theatre, St Kilda.

Based on the 1939 movie and classic L. Frank Baum tale of the same name, the musical is being staged in Australia for the first time in six years.

A full orchestra will accompany a cast of more than 30 performers, filling Melbourne’s historic 783-seat National Theatre with one of the most celebrated stories of all time, following the journey of Dorothy from Kansas who finds herself carried away to the land of Oz to discover what lies over the rainbow.

The songs from the original MGM film starring Judy Garland, include Follow The Yellow Brick Road, You’re Off To See The Wizard, Munchkinland, Over The Rainbow, and more.

Beyond The Wizard of Oz’s musical fantasy, the show explores themes of belonging, friendship, and what it means to be home.

Two-time Musical Theatre Guild Awardwinning director Kim Anderson explores the adventures of Dorothy in Oz.

“For this new production, we are shifting from the traditional look of the show and making our female characters grounded and fiercely independent,” says Kim.

Performance Details: June 29 (Preview), June 30 (Opening Night), July 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 at 7.30pm; July 1, 8 at 1.30pm

Venue: National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda Bookings: theatrical.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Catch Me If You Can

■ CLOC Musical Theatre’s fast-moving, notto-be-missed production of the musical Catch Me If You Can is playing at the National Theatre, St Kilda until May 27.

The creative and musical talents of director/ set designer Richard Perdriau, musical director Tony Toppi, choreographer Felicity Bender and their cast and crew, combine to present a first-class production.

Set in the 1960s, with music by Marc Shaiman who also co-wrote the lyrics with Scott Wittman, the show is based on Terrence McNally’s book.

It tells the true story of the con man adventures of Frank Abagnale Jr, who lives in America today.

We learn of Frank Jr's astonishingly successful impersonations of a teacher, pilot, doctor and lawyer, as well as forging cheques worth over $2 million - all before the age of 21.

In a cat and mouse game, FBI Agent Carl Hanratty and his team pursue Frank across the country, determined to arrest this clever, elusive young imposter.

Will Woods is perfectly cast as Frank Jr , merging fresh-faced boyish charm with confident musical theatre showmanship, and capturing Frank's vulnerability when influenced by his conman father, Frank Abagnale Sr (Ric Birkett).

Tony Burge brings his unique, engaging performance style to the role of head FBI Agent Carl Hanratty, and his scenes with Will Woods (Frank Jr) are a theatrical treat.

Ric Birkett is great as fast-talking yet poignant Frank Sr, and Adrienne George commands the stage as PaulaAbagnale. India Morris is delightful as Frank Jr’s fiancée, Brenda FBI Agents Branton, Cod and Dollar enhance the ‘catch me if you can’ fun, well-portrayed by Bryce Dunn, Joshua Saunders and Daniel Steer.

Mention must be made of Ellen Lane and Tom Morley’s performances as Carol and Roger Strong.

The versatile ensemble works hard, particularly the excellent dancers who execute Felicity Bender’s wonderful choreography in fine style.

Victoria Horne’s colourful, stylish costume design, Brad Alcock's superb lighting and Marcello Lo Ricco’s sound design, top off an entertaining, stand-out show.

Congratulations CLOC Musical Theatre.

Performance Details: Until May 27

Venue: National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda

Bookings: cloc.org.au

■ Footnote: CLOC Patrons can be assured the show will always go on. After a heavy week of pre-opening night rehearsals and two shows, lead performer Will Woods' voice needed recovery time. CLOC cast members now diligently learn and rehearse cover roles as well as their own, and for the Mother's Day matinee, FBI Agent Daniel Steer stepped up to play Frank Jr, and an ensemble member played his role. Daniel's Mum who lives in Queensland managed to catch a flight to see her son play the lead role - a great Mother's Day gift. And the show went on.

- Review by Cheryl

Threadgold

MSO Mozart

■ The genius of Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture was brought to life under the baton of Jessica Cottis at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s concert in the Melbourne Town Hall.

The suggestion of the sea’s power is held in abeyance and there are moments of contemplative calm that is unleashed in the sweep of the strings evoking storm and tempest.

The featured item was Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto with the principal clarinet of the orchestra, David Thomas, on the basset clarinet.

There is a discourse possible here not only between the clarinet and the orchestra but in the range to be found in the instrument itself.

The bell-like lyric jauntiness in the upper range is counterpointed with the contemplative resonance of the lower.

There is an added degree of skill required with the basset which Thomas handled with deftness bringing to the fore the tonal change and nuances to be found in the three movements of the concerto.

The Sibelius Second Symphony was almost too big for the Town Hall.There is a full orchestra the resonance of which doesn’t quite have time to meld before reaching the ear. A concert hall would be a more apt venue.

All the same, there is richness in the expansive melodies and a rhythmic vitality to the work.

The contrast between the dour second movement and the jubilation of the third movement’s finale speak to the versatility within the orchestra .who are as adept with the evocation of landscape as they are with the light spryness of Mozart and the grandeur of Sibelius.

- Review by David McLean

Media Flashes

■ Jane Elliott, the National Publicity Director for Nova Entertainment, is leaving the network after 15 years to head up Communications at Sound Story

■ Internationally acclaimed organist Joseph Nolan will perform Louis Verne’s six symphonies across five days, in The Vierne Project at July 18-28, Melbourne Town Hall. Free event.

■ The Australian Communications and Media Authority has found Channel Nine breached privacy rules in a story on A Current Affair that included mobile phone footage of a dispute between neighbours.

■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: Tartuffe (by Molière) June 13 at 7pm and June 17 at 2pm at the Shoestring Playhouse, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay (net door to the Australian National Surfing Museum). Director: Zina Carman. Audition enquiries: zinacarman@gmail.com

■ CPP Community Theatre: Oliver! Information Night: May 23 and May 25 at 7.30pm at The Factory, Unit 20, 63-71 Bayfield Rd., East Bayswater. Auditions are being held on May 28 and May 30 by appointment. Director: Mitchell E. Roberts;Ass’t. Director: Sean Williams; Vocal Musical Director: Meg Symes; Children’s Musical Director: Andrea Crompton; Orchestral MD: Cassie Quinlan; Choreographer: Tamblyn Smith. Further information: www.CPPCommunityTheatre. com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Twits

■ Roald Dahl's gruesome twosome The Twits are 'ready to delight and disgust, in equal measure' at the Frankston Arts Centre on June 23 at 12 Noon and 6pm and then at The Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne from June 27-July 1.

Mr and Mrs Twit are said to be the nastiest couple ever - both on a quest to be meaner than the other - but, is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits?

Dahl's classic encourages us to treat others with love and care and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will 'shine out of your face like sunbeams'.

Suitable for ages 5+ and their families.

Frankston Arts Centre: June 23 at 12 noon and 6pm. Bookings: https:// artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/ Season-Shows/Roald-Dahls-The-Twits

The Playhouse,Arts Centre Melbourne: June 27 - July 1. For performance times and bookings, visit www.artscentremelbourne. com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Bloomsday

■ Bloomsday in Melbourne celebrates its 30th season in 2023 with a Victorian p remiere of James Joyce's only play, Exiles, directed by Carl Whiteside, from June 15-25 at fortyfivedownstairs.

Artistic Director Frances Devlin-Glass says it took Pinter to bring it to public notice more than half a century after its first airing in German in Munich in 1919.

“He was able to demonstrate how intensely gripping it is as a psychological drama,” says Frances.

“We’re astonished by how contemporary its thinking is about sexuality and relationships, even after the lapse of a century, and how very radical it is.”

Also, the annual Bloomsday in Melbourne lunch and seminar will be held on Sunday, June 18 from 12.30pm, Seminar at 3pm at Melbourne's Imperial Hotel.

Performance Details: June 15-25 at 7.30pm; Sunday: 5pm

Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Bookings for Exiles and the lunch and seminar: www.bloomsdayinmelbourne. org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Boer War Day

■ The annual Boer War Day March will commence from the corner of ANZAC ace and directly up to the Shrine of Rembrance.

The march will start at 11.45am on Sunday, May 28, and the service in the Shrine grounds will start at 12 Noon.

The Boer War Association of Victoria is asking that anyone who has relatives who fought in the BoerWar (1899 -1902) or anyone with an interest in history, are invited to join, to arrive no later than11.15am

There will be a service including a guest speaker followed by lunch supplied by the Salvation Army. Order of March: Rats of Tobruk Band, 4th – 8th Lighthorse Troop, Flags, Parade commander, Guard in Period uniforms, March Leader Peter Wilmot, Wendy Baden-Powell, Banner, Executive Committee, Banner, Scouts, Venturers, and Guides. - Peter Kemp

● Lyla Digrazia (Dorothy), Ashley Wilsnach (Tin Man) and Leigh Roncon (Lion) rehearse The Wizard of Oz.

Photo: Anna Albert

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Shakespeare In Love

■ Monash Uni Student Theatre (MUST) presents Shakespeare in Love from June 13 at The Alexander Theatre, Monash University.

Directed by Yvonne Virsik, with set design by Nathan Burmeister, Shakespeare in Love is based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall. Music is by Paddy Cunneen.

This tongue-in-cheek reimagining of William Shakespeare is also regarded as a celebration of theatre itself.

Young Will has a bad case of writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching and he's in desperate need of inspiration. He finds it in Viola, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor.

Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – his masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet.

With opening night fast approaching, plots collide in a rollicking tale of romance, mistaken identity, petty scheming, dramatic irony, lusty innuendo, and tempestuous wordplay.

Shakespeare in Love is described as 'a stirring love story, and at its heart, a joyful, hilarious love letter to live theatre – with plenty of knowing winks to the present.'

Performance Dates: June 1-3 at 7.30pm, Sat .1.30pm (Auslan interpreted performance)

Venue: The Alexander Theatre, 48 Exhibition Walk, Monash University, Clayton Run time: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins, including interval

Age Suitability: 13+

Adult Themes, Low Grade Violence, Sexual Assault

Enquiries: msa-must@monash.edu

- Cheryl Threadgold

Franklin Award

■ The Miles Franklin Literary Award has announced 11 authors who have been included on the 2023 Longlist.

They will be competing for one of the most prominent literary prizes in Australia, with the winner also receiving $60,000.

The Miles Franklin Literary Award was established by feminist, and author of My Brilliant Career, Stella Maria Sarah Miles

Franklin

First presented in 1957, the Award celebrates novels of the highest literary merit that tell stories about Australian life, shining a light on some of the country’s most accomplished writers.

The 2023 Miles Franklin LiteraryAward longlist is:

■ Kgshak Akec, Hopeless Kingdom, UWA Publishing

■ RobbieArnott, Limberlost, Text Publishing

■ Jessica Au, Cold Enough for Snow, Giramondo Publishing

■ Shankari Chandran, Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, Ultimo Press

■ Claire G Coleman, Enclave Hachette, Australia

■ George Haddad, Losing Face, University of Queensland Press

■ Pirooz Jafari, Forty Nights, Ultimo Press

■ Julie Janson, Madukka: The River Serpent, UWA Publishing

■ Yumna Kassab, The Lovers, Ultimo Press

■ Fiona Kelly, McGregor Iris, Pan Macmillan Australia

■ Adam Ouston, Waypoints, Puncher & Wattmann

The Life You Please

■ Leading peak bodies including Palliative Care Australia have announced the broad national release of Live The Life You Please, a definitive, new feature documentary film about living and dying in Australia.

Event and Village Cinemas are supporting the national distribution of the film, which they say “everyone needs to see”.

It is produced by multi-award-winning filmmakers and impact film pioneers Mike Hill and Sue Collins.

- Di Rolle

FOOTSCRAY LAUGHS

■ Footscray Laughs returns on Friday, June 16 from 8pm-10pm at the Performance Space, Footscray Community Arts, 45 Moreland St, Footscray.

Lizzy Hoo, Aurelia St Clair, Rerose Roro, Rowan Thambar and Woah Alyssa are hitting The Performance Space stage with the aim of having the audience laughing their collective socks off.

Lizzy Hoo is a writer, noodle enthusiast, designer, actor, sports lover, rescue greyhound owner and one of Australia’s new comedic voices.

Comedians and newly ex-boyfriends, Col and Fil are Woah Alyssa who have amassed a cult following with their acclaimed, award-nominated sketch shows that offer audiences an unfiltered glimpse into the personal lives of two millennial gays, intercut with outlandish sketches and pop culture parodies.

Stand-up comedian and regular comedy writer for Channel Ten’s The Project, Rowan Thambar draws upon his heritage, recalling the hilarity of growing up in Australia, the son of Sri Lankan immigrants Rowan’s talents have seen him nominated for Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe, a member of Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Comedy Zone (2018) and Triple J, Nova and ABC National Radio appearances.

Aurelia St Clair is of German-Cameroonian heritage and describes herself as biracial, bisexual and bilingual, starting out at open mic comedy nights in 2018, and since performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne and Sydney Fringe Festivals to rave reviews.

Maddy Weeks, a Melbourne-based writer, comedian and producer is also on the Footscray Laughs bill, best known for her work as host of Channel 31's Wait We're Live!?'and as a producer of 'Queerly Beloved Comedy'.

Rounding out the line-up is Rerose Roro, who began her career in the National Finals of Class Clowns (2019). Her love and dedication to comedy persists as she continues to tell jokes about her family, unique observations and amusing stories from her life.

Performance Details: Friday June 16, 810pm

Venue: Performance Space, Footscray Community Arts 45 Moreland St, Footscray

Tickets: $29-$34 www.footscrayarts.com/

- Cheryl Threadgold

Spanish Film Festival

■ The Spanish Film Festival presented by Palace, an annual celebration of film and culture from Spain and Latin America, will screen in Melbourne at Palace Cinema Como,The Astor Theatre, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Westgarth, the Kino, Place Balwyn and Pentridge Cinema from June 15 to July 5.

The Festival is celebrating 25 years and befitting such a milestone, will be presenting a 32film strong lineup that offers exciting, inspiring and entertaining viewing from the region.

The highlights include a focus on Women in Filmmaking featuring the work of seven prominent Spanish and Latin American female directors, a comprehensive Carlos Saura retrospective, a Uruguayan documentary with an Australian connection and much, much more.

Opening this year’s festival is the Australian premiere of the comedy Two Many Chefs (La vida padre).

Set in Bilbao’s world of high cuisine, this Spanish box office hit stars Karra Elejalde and Enric Auquer as a father and son whose unexpected reunion after 30 years apart puts their ideas about cooking and life to the test.

For further details on movies being shown in the Spanish Film Festival , visit www.spanishfilmfestival.com

- Cheryl Threadgold

Shake Rattle n Roll

Shake Rattle 'n' Roll the Happy Days 30th

Anniversary Tour is a dynamic concert with memorable songs from the 50s and 60s.

Rick Charles, Glenn Craven, Jonathan Guthrie-Jones sharing the role of front man with ease having performed this show multiple times, Craven is one of the show’s original cast members. With numerous up beat songs, various costumes, a troupe of rock n roll dancers (with a smattering of more modern moves) along with audience banter, there is plenty to keep the audience entertained for two hours.

There were some elements to this show that if changed would heighten the experience such as some live musicians. A live band or some live instruments would have electrified the space - really giving audiences their money’s worth. Perhaps fewer dancers to accommodate this.

There were times when the backing music was too loud for the vocals. There were also many backdrops, some distracting to everything else on stage. It was difficult to know where to focus, particularly when there was a clash of colours or moving backgrounds. During the more intimate dances particularly, a well lit stage would be enough.

There were many highlights, Anthony Petrucci one of them. His Elvis tribute was touching. He captured the sentiment of Elvis, his connection with the audience heartfelt, his voice close to the real deal. Jonathan Guthrie Jones had a great rapport with the audience. He was warm, funny, and a talented singing host.

Shake Rattle ‘n’ Roll is a nostalgic show with fabulous songs, great vocals, intricate colour costumes, and talented dancers. I can even forgive some of the old fashioned, eyebrow raising remarks/actions that are a reminder of what people could say and do on stage 30 years ago.

If there was a dance floor, we’d have been dancing along all night. As a fan, thankyou for keeping this style of music alive.

- Review by Elizabeth Semmel

Media Flashes

■ Nat Tencic is now a Producer for the ABC's Fierce Girls podcast. She will work on the current season until early July. Nat also continues in the same role at ABC Radio National's Life Matters, where she has worked since the beginning of 2022.

■ LiSTNR has announced the release of a new podcast, Blak Matters, which explores First Nations issues and why they matter. Published weekly, the episodes will be hosted by Michael "MC" Christian and Teela Reid. The podcast is focused on sharing stories and explaining the context of Aboriginal affairs leading to the Voice Referendum.

■ Melbourne Press Club last week ld a Masterclass webinar in the lead-up to the Victorian state budget. It eature ABC State Political Reporter Richard Willingham, Nine’s Heidi Murphy, and The Age’s Josh Gordon.

■ Concert halls, town halls and churches are frequently used for concerts, but tonight (Wed., May 24) classical music lovers will have the chance to enjoy a concert in the surrounds of the heritage-listed Toorak Synagogue.

The Live At Toorak Synagogue concert will feature celebrated Australian musicians cellist Umberto Clerici and concert pianist Konstantin Shamray.

After a career of playing in concert halls across the world, Clerici is currently chief conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Shamray’s journey to fame began in 2008 when he won the prestigious Sydney Piano Competition, and these days he has a busy international touring schedule.

The concert features music by Bruch and Rachmaninov, designed to celebrate Rachmaninov’s 150th birthday, and there will be a small surprise from the Toorak Synagogue Choir

The concert is part of the Live at Yours series, the brainchild of founder and director Vladimir Fanshil, who said he wanted to engage with the Melbourne community as the host of this romantic program of music in the fine acoustic of Toorak Synagogue.

Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson was also delighted to invite music lovers into his synagogue.

“We are excited to open the doors of this Synagogue to the broader community and share this unforgettable concert. Music is a universal language that brings people together regardless of their backgrounds, and this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the power of culture in our community.”

The concert begins at 7pm on Wednesday May 24 at 7pm at Toorak Synagogue , 8 Toorak Rd, South Yarra (corner of St Kilda Rd ). Tickets can be booked at eventbrite.com.au

Julie Houghton

MSO directors

■ MSO Chairman, David Li, has announced the appointment of three new Directors to the MSO Board: former Victorian Minister of Creative Industries and Health Minister Martin Foley , investment manager Edgar Myer, and corporate leadership and risk management expert Mary Waldron.

“We are delighted to welcome three extraordinary leaders to the MSO Board,” said Li. “These distinguished individuals bring exceptional relevance and expertise. Each has proven leadership, corporate and creative sector experience to contribute to the governance of the MSO.”

Mr Li also acknowledged the contributions of departing Board Directors, Danny Gorog and Hyon-Ju Newman. “My sincere thanks go to Danny and Hyon-Ju for their work in ensuring the MSO’s success since 2014 and 2017 respectively. They will continue to be a vital part of the MSO community.”

Julia Morris’s show

■ Julia Morris: 75 Years in the Business will be presented at Arts Centre Melbourne on June 16-17. The award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and TV presenter has announced an additional show. After years of being indoors, she is back in circulation with her brand-new stand-up spectacular.

● ● ● ● Comedian Aurelia St Clair will perform in Footscray Laughs

■ Adam Dion Bahoudian along with Nina Randall Bahoudian have produced a show that stands the test of time.

● ● ● ● Umberto Clerici

GRAHAM KENNEDY REVEALS

PART 3

By Henry Gay

In the play, based on the letters, I used the last paragraph of a letter as the final part with the friend,. Jim M urphy, asking me what did I do about answering re the “affair”.

I replied, “I just wrote back to Graham telling him to pull himself together.”

Graham mentions two people from the early days at 3UZ, former Sales Manager, Bill Holmes and Dick Magree, who played an important part i n Graham’s film career, as he was the first to write a screen script for Graham.

During the 1950s and 60s Dick Magree was the Continuity Manager at 3UZ and as a part time earner he wrote comedy scripts for an early Crawford TV production based in a schoolroom.

Cricket mad Dick was also an amateur potter, making tiles, at which later he became professional, leaving radio to have a successful career in tiling and pottery.

Like so many other radio people, Dick began his career in country radio, where he gathered a fund of stories. His story about a junior radio announcer, is one of the funniest I have heard and later, at a funeral, Dick told m ourners too, who at first were shocked but he brilliantly added a rider:

It was about a talented radio announcer, pianist, singer and occasional song writer, Ron Cadee, who was later known, for obvious reasons, as “Cadee the Ladee”.

Ron worked at a Melbourne radio station where many of the male staff had their names converted to female counterparts.

For instance, football commentat or, Phil Gibbs , was known as “ Phyllis”, etc, but I didn’t know what name Jim Archer was called. Jemina?

When our family migrated to Hervey Bay I was surprised to learn that Ron lived on Fraser Island and even more surprised when I saw him conducting a show on local TV with Rugby League players. Locally Ron wore a kaftan.

Dick told me the following story: A young 17-year-old Ron Cadee had been at the country radio station for a fortnight when one day he asked the Manager, Keith Barnes, if he could have a private talk with him.

Barnes agreed and as Cadee began Barnes interrupted him saying, “Look,. Ron, I understand your problem. There are men who chase sheilas and there are men who chase men and I’m aware that you belong to the latter..”

“Oh, Mr. Barnes, it’s worse than that.”

“ Barnes replied, “What is it then, Ron?”

Ron Cadee took a deep breath, looked at his manager, saying, “You see, Mr. Barnes, I’m in love with you.”

Sixty years later at Keith Barnes funeral, Dick told the mourners the above story. For a moment there was the sound of silent shock waves wafting through the funeral parlour, but it was broken when Dick added, “You see, no matter who it was, everyone loved Keith.”

But back to the first film Graham made. t was in 1954 Graham appeared in his first film, an advertising short to be featured in theatres, advertising Sennitt’s Ice Cream, scripted by the then 3UZ’s Continuity manager, Dick Magree.

Along with his mentor, Nicky, Graham were French Foreign Legionnaires who had lost their way in the desert, both suffering from the cruel rays of the sun when, all of a sudden. they are saved by finding two tubs of Sennitt’s Ice Cream.

I am indebted to Dick Magree who wrote the following in 2005: “Lew Bennett, 3UZ General manager, was friendly with one Roy Driver, manager of Herschel Films.

Roy asked Lew to recommend a writer and I got the job. Consequently I could always take time off if Herschel Films needed me.

“Sometimes they would present me with some film they had shot and I would have to write words to fit. Other times, as in the case of the Sennitt’s Ice Cream bit I was asked to plan the thing.

“I remember starting off asking Nicky what he and Graham would want to do in the film.

Nicky asked for £10 and £5 for Graham. I think I got about £7

The second film in which the aforementioned Dick Magree , was employed as an extra along with Graham in 1956 was Stanley Kramer’s On The Beach, starring Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, Ava Gardnerand Tony Perkins

However, the night club scene in which Graham was one of its patrons, filmed at night with other Australian actors, was left on the cutting room floor.

The highlight at that time for me was the Frank Sinatra concert. Frank, at the time married to the lovely Ava. Years later, on meeting the poet and writer, Robert Graves, author of I, Claudius and the best book about

WWI Goodbye To All That, I wanted to ask him if he went to bed with Ava as he wrote an essay about the time she visited him on his Greek Island as he was certainly infatuated with her for his essay read more like a literary Fanny Hill.

Mr. Graves was certainly smitten with Ava. Who could blame him?

Graham’s third film, based on the John O’Grady’s best seller ‘They’re A Weird Mob’, became a successful film. Graham appeared as himself . More of his film career later..

As mentioned earlier everyone at Channel 9 was aware of Graham’s sexual orientation and it was only on rare occasions that it was used as the basis for a practical joke.

There is a story about a visiting comedian who referred to Graham’s sexual preference on IMT and was on the next plane back to the USA Maybe the story was apocryphal but I remember seeing the comedian at the Tivoli Theatre singing ‘Christmas Island’. This was before television .

Gerald Stone, in his book, Who Killed Channel 9, mentions the fact that Sir Frank Packer didn’t like Graham because he thought he was a homosexual.

I don’t know who suggested it to Graham Kennedy but there was a bright young attractive Production Assistant, Wendy, who was really a young 19-year-old boy. who liked wearing girl’s clothes, having the voice like an angelic 13-year-old choir boy.

Wendy used her wonderful voice in a choir. Wendy, at the time, not aware of this story, wondered why Graham called in to her office to say hello, was even more puzzled why Graham dropped his pencil twice on the floor near her legs as he crawled around retrieving the pencil.

Wendy said Graham lost interest in her when he discovered she didn’t have testicles.

In writing the above I emailed a copy of this to Wendy who replied: “Believe it or not I was surprised discovering Graham was interested in politics. On reading of the formation of the Pauline Hanson party, One Nation, he was keen in finding out more about one of the persons involved with her.

Climax

■ (R). 95 minutes. Now available on DVD.

For those who are unaware of Gaspar Noe’s previous work as a film-maker, then they should approach Climax with caution.

Those who are will be in for one hell of a ride, a sensory assault made with Noe’s usual mix of technical brilliance and thematic nastiness, and one which will leave most audiences completely exhausted.

A group of twenty dancers, rehearsing at a closed-down boarding school located next to an unknown forest, begin a journey into darkness when they discover that the sangria they are drinking has been laced with LSD.

Everyone reacts differently, but as their inner desires start to surface, it seems as if not everybody will survive this growingly aggressive experience.

Noe invests a number of cultural, social, and gender-based themes in his uninhibited characters, and like Irreversible, I Stand Alone, and Enter The Void, totally immerses us in the unsettling world he has created.

Visually astounding (an early one-take dance sequence is truly jaw-dropping), with a pounding 90’s EDM score to match, this is inventive, confronting cinema at its best, for those who can take it.

RATING - ****½

Hostiles

■ (MA). 133 minutes. Now available on DVD.

Filled with substantial talent in front of and behind the camera, this thoughtful western/drama makes for compelling viewing.

Set in 1892, the story follows Captain Joseph Blocker (Christian Bale), who is assigned the task of escorting ailing Cheyenne chief Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) back to his homeland in Montana , and though filled with a seething hatred for the Indians, Blocker reluctantly agrees.

During the journey, Blocker’s group first pick up Rosalee Quaid (Rosamund Pike) , whose family have been massacred by the Comanche, then Philip Wills (Ben Foster), a soldier who will soon be tried for murder.

As the mission continues, Blocker’s outlook on his captives will slowly change.

Co-writer/director Scott Cooper (Out Of The Furnace, Crazy Heart, and who re-teamed with Bale for the recent mystery/thriller The Pale Blue Eye ) vividly recreates a time and place, helped considerably by magnificent cinematography and a strong music score.

The film’s main flaw is the lack of depth given to the Native Ameri-

can characters, which somewhat unbalances Cooper’s ambitious vision. A strong cast also includes Stephen Lang, Peter Mullan, Timothee Chalamet and the late Scott Wilson.

RATING - ***½

Annihilation

■ (MA). 115 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

This intelligent, extremely wellcrafted effort from Oscar nominated writer/director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, 28 Days Later, Men) is absolutely mesmerising, one that has deservedly built up a devoted cult following.

After what looks like a meteorite crashes into a lighthouse on the US coast, an otherworldly phenomenon starts to overtake the area, and it is beginning to increase in size, meaning it will eventually threaten populated areas and major cities.

A team of five (which includes Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jennifer Jason Leigh) are sent in to investigate what strange occurrences are taking place within its colourful, translucent walls.

Garland builds his story slowly, gradually revealing what the team are up against, and it makes for hypnotic, fascinating viewing.

Performances are terrific, and the look and sound of the film is first-rate.

Oxygen

■ (M). 101 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

Alexandre Aja, whose body of work as a director has been variable at best, delivers his best film since High Tension (2003), the knockout horror/thriller that put him on the cinematic map.

The less you know about the plot the better, suffice to say that Elizabeth (Melanie Laurent) wakes up in a medical chamber, and has to figure out how she got there and why, before her dwindling oxygen supply runs out.

Although Aja’s visual clues gives away some plot turns way too early, there is still much fun to be had, and this works better than the somewhat disappointing Ryan Reynolds film, Buried (2010).

Slick and well-paced, and despite its one chamber setting, the film zips by quickly, indicating that the film-makers have successfully drawn the viewer in. Laurent does well in her confined setting, while Mathieu Amalric is perfectly cast as the voice of the A.I. central computer, M.I.L.O. The interaction between Elizabeth and M.I.L.O certainly reminded me of Donald Cammel’s classic 1977 film, Demon Seed.

RATING - ***½

- Aaron Rourke

● TV star Graham Kennedy

■ Barry Fitzgerald is best remembered for his role as the grumpy elderly priest Father Fitzgibbon in the 1944 film Going My Way Barry Fitzgerald was a wonderful Irish character actor and appeared in more than 40 films.

William Joseph Shields was born in Walworth Road, Portobello, Dublin, Ireland in 1888.

His father was a columnist for The Dublin Evening Telegraph

Young William was a top rugby player at school. He had a sister Una and his younger brother Arthur Shields also became an actor in films.

William began acting with The Abbey Theatre when he was 41 and adopted the stage name of Barry Fitzgerald so that he could continue his day job as a civil servant and be paid for both jobs.

In 1929 Barry performed in two Sean O'Casey plays, The Silver Tassle and Juno And The Paycock on London's West End

His film debut in 1930 was as the orator in the film version of Juno And The Paycock which was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and also starred John Laurie, who later became famous in Dad'sArmy

Barry was cast in his first Hollywood film The Plough And The Stars in 1936 which was directed by John Ford.

Barry was not a tall man and was 5'4".

His films included The Dawn Patrol, How

Whatever Happened To ... Barry Fitzgerald

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Green Was My Valley, The Sea Wolf, The Story Of Seabiscuit, Two Years Before The Mast and Union Station

He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his role in Going My Way as Best Actor and also Best Supporting Actor.

The Academy changed the rules after this happened so that no actor could be nominated in two categories.

Barry won the Best Supporting Actor and Bing Crosby took home the crockery for Best Actor in Going My Way.

Several years later Barry accidentally knocked the head off his statuette whilst practising his golf swing at his home and the Academy replaced it for him.

Paramount Studios cast Bing and Barry together in two other films Welcome Stranger and Top O' The Morning

In 1952 Barry was delighted to be back in Ireland filming The Quiet Man

He was working with the director John Ford and his co stars John Wayne and the beautiful Maureen O'Hara.

His brother Arthur also had a small role in the film.

Barry never married.

He once said, "I was terribly busy. Then one day I realised that I was older than I thought."

His final film Cradle Of Genius was shot in Ireland in 1961.

Barry Fitzgerald died of a heart attack at the age of 73 in a nursing home on January 4, 196,1 in his beloved home town of Dublin.

He had been under medical care since undergoing a brain operation two years earlier.

Barry Fitzgerald became a favourite of filmgoers throughout the world during his career Kevin Trask

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

And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

PASSION FOR ALL THINGS MOTORSPORT

Hot Lap – Eamon O’Toole

Self confessed revhead, artist and dirt bike rider, Eamon O’Toole is fueled by his lifelong passion for all things motorsport – a passion which he turns into sculptural creations of his favourite motorbikes and cars.

Painstakingly created out of handmolded plastic, enamel, aluminium, foil, texta and more , O’Toole’s works are authentic scaled replicas of an impressive array of motor vehicles, tools and motorsport paraphernalia.

Exhibition opened May 19 and closes July 16.

Benalla Art Gallery

Botanic Gardens, Bridge St, Benalla

At Hawthorn

Light Sensitive

is a major exhibition at Town Hall Gallery showcasing the narrative potential of light and its innovative application in art.

Drawing on the symbolic conceptual, and functional qualities of the med ium, the featured artists have a sensivity to light in various forms, from natural to neon.

In this exhibition artists share their personal stories, heritage, or responses to place through a sophisticated blending of artistry and science.

Exhibition closes Saturday July 16.

Town Hall Gallery

360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

Bowness Prize

William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize.

Over the past 17 years, the Bowness Photography Prize has emerged as an important annual survey of contemporary photographic practice in Australia and one of the most respected prizes in the country.

MAPh invites artists to submit still photo-based media including analogue and digital photography created over the past year for consideration.

The winning work will be awarded $30,000 and will be acquired into MAPh’s nationally significant collection ofAustralian photography.

Entries close 5pm, Wednesday June 14.

Finalists announced Thursday July 27.

The Arts

to the high standard of the evening. His niece Elisabeth has given an outstanding performance by Amber Wagner both acting and her voice was simply a delight.

Venus the goddess of love was performed by Anna-Louise Cole who also added to the success of the evening both with her acting and voice.

An interesting evening of opera in concert form and an evening not to forget.

- Peter Kemp

A Night At The Oscars

■ Step into the world of Hollywood's biggest stars with ‘A Night at the Oscars’ at Royal Brighton Yacht Club on Saturday (May 27).

Remember Fran Drescher?

Exhibition dates Thursday September 21-Sunday November 12.

For entry details contact the Museum at bowness@monash.vivgov.au

Museum of Australian Photography 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill

Tannhauser

Opera Australia - Tannhauser

Hamer Hall was the venue for Opera Australia’s production of Wagner’s Tannhauser.

OA chose to present the opera as a concert performance. This proved very successful, thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.

Tannhauser, having left the society of minnesingers, has found his way to the Venusberg where a wild, orgiastic, sensual bacchanals are held by the goddess Venus

After the sensual pleasures he experiences here, he longs to return to reality – to be released from this artificial world and return to human society.

Stefan Vinke was Tannhauser and he excelled in the role, even though it was a concert performance his acting skills added to his remarkable voice which added to the delight of the audience.

The other main characters were Herma- Landgrave of Thuringa performed by Timo Riihonen, who added

Join award-winning vocalist Fem Belling and long-time collaborator, Joe Ruberto, for a magical evening of music and glamour with their latest show presented by Ella’s Music Club.

Fem Belling, one of the most versatile vocalists in the industry, will take the audience on a whirlwind ride through the best songs of Hollywood's most celebrated films.

From the nominated to the winning songs, heart-wrenching ballads to the toe-tapping numbers, each one is guaranteed to transport petrons back to the golden age of cinema.

Fem will tell fascinating stories and insider insights into the stars, the songs, and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's biggest night. Show Information: Doors 8pm, Show 8:15pm $45 for Allocated Seating at Tables. Full bar during show

Two sets with intermission

Pre-show dining available at Olympic Restaurant from 6pm Tocket link: https:// www.trybooking.com/events/ landing?eid=1014928&

Date: Saturday, May 27. 8.30pm-10.30pm.

Location: Royal Brighton Yacht Club, 253 Esplanade, Brighton.

- Contributed

■ Fran was the fast talking guardien in the 1970s TV sit com, ‘The Nanny'. Some 30 years later there is a rumour that the cast could get together for an anniversary reunion. Apart from being a talented actress Fran doubles as a screenwriter but the current writers' strike in Hollywood has put plans on hold. Watch this space.

Grease returns

■ Estimated to have a multi-million budget, Grease The Musical will make a rock n' rollin' return to His Majesty's Theatre, January, 2024 . Better shape up, dust off your leather jacket, buy a new pair of white socks and catch up with Sandy, Danny. Pink Ladies and all the cast. Itromises to live up to all expectations.

National Folk Music Festival

■ Check out all the fun of the Celtic Festival planned for June 9-12 at picturesque Portarlington. Events include live music, dance, pipes, drums, family fun, food trucks, bars - even hurling. Should be a blast.

De Niro, a Dad at age 79

■ Robert De Niro has enjoyed 79 birthdays so far, and has sired seven children. By a strange co-incidence his latest starring role is in a film called ' About my Father'. His tribe of children are aged from 51 to 11- there's no stopping Robert.

Amber Heard lives where?

■ It sounds like that board game 'Where's Wally ?' Substitute Amber Heard for Wally. Just over one year ago Amber hot footed it to live in Europe following her much publicised court loss versus Johnny Depp. Now, alter her current address to a studio apartment in Spain where she seeks privacy and playing in the park with her child. No mention of forthcoming film work.

- John O’Keefe

with Peter Kemp

● ● ● ● ● Barry Fitzgerald

● ● ● ● Fran Drescher

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

SIR BEN LIVED AT THE RAMADA HOTEL

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

‘Gandhi’ stayed at WeHo

■ Sir Ben Kingsley is an English actor. He has received various accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including an AcademyAward, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Kingsley was appointed Knight Bachelor in 2002 for services to the British film industry.

Sir Ben Kingsley was born Krishna Pandit Bhanji to an Indian father and a British mother on December 31, 1943, in Snainton, England.

He is best known for his roles as the title character in Gandhi, Itzhak Stern in Schindler’s List, and Georges Melies in Martin Scorsese’s Hugo. One of the truly great dramatic actors of cinema, he will also take on more lowbrow roles if he thinks he’ll get to have fun.

Russia needs more kids

■ Russia reinstated its Mother Heroine award, which includes an incentive of one million rubles, to encourage families to have more children.

Women eligible to receive the distinction must have 10 or more children with an “appropriate level of care for health, education, physical, spiritual and moral development,” according to a statement from the Russian Government translated by CNBC

The one-million-ruble incentive, amounting to roughly $16,600, is 150 per centof the nation’s average annual salary.

The Mother Heroine award was initially established in 1944 under Joseph Stalin and discontinued after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The Russian Federation created a similar award, the Order of Parental Glory, in 2008.

Dog music

■ If your dog gets stressed on long car rides, don’t worry, just put on some Bee Gees. Researchers are sharing the 10 most calming songs for dogs, with the 1977 hit ‘How Deep is Your Love’ topping the charts. It turns out two in three dog owners say their furry friends gets stressed out while traveling. That’s bad news for the 75 per cent; planning to take their pet on a staycation this year, with 72 per cent of these dog owners traveling by car.

Inflation in the US

■ Inflation has dominated the news about America’s economy in recent months as prices for food, gas and other goods have increased faster than they have in four decades. But inflation is a global phenomenon right now and the US has actually fared better than other countries in recent months.

In June, consumer prices in the US increased 9.1 per cent over the previous year; they increased 9.6 per cent across the EU in the same time period. Much of the public discussion about inflation in the US has focused on domestic problems, particularly President Biden’s policies.

Critics argue that the American Rescue Plan, the pandemic relief bill that Biden signed into law 16 months ago, has supercharged consumer demand by sending $1.9 trillion to Americans, state governments and other programs. As higher demand has chased limited supplies of goods, prices have soared. The law has certainly played a role in increased inflation, economists say. But the global trends suggest that focusing solely on the US’s role misses a big part of the story how external forces have driven up prices, too.

HIV cure close

■ Treatment outcomes for two patients have offered tantalizing insights into potential cures for the AIDS-causing human immunodeficiency virus, researchers revealed.

The first, a 66-year-old American man, became the fifth person who appeared to have been cured via stem cell transplants from donors who displayed an HIV-blocking genetic mutation.

The second patient, a Spanish woman in her 70s, has displayed long-term remission more than 15 years after receiving immune system-boosting therapy and an antiretroviral drug regimen.

In the former case, the stem cells contained a mutation known as CCR5 delta 32, a variation that effectively disables the receptor used by the virus to enter white blood cells. Scientists say the latter case offers an alternative to risky stem cell transplants that involve numerous side effects.

Gavin Wood

Out and About Drinking problem

■ Many people have a cocktail before dinner or a drink to help them wind down at the end of the day. No big deal, right? According to a new observational study, that alcohol consumption might be changing your brain. Anya Topiwala, PhD, of the University of Oxford in England, and her study coauthors linked moderate drinking about four standard drinks a week in the United States to higher brain iron levels in multiple basal ganglia regions. The researcher analysed 21,000 people in the UK Biobank cohort and found that more brain iron was “associated with poorer scores on tests of executive function, fluid intelligence, and reaction speed,” the researchers reported in PLoS Medicine. The researchers had three main reasons to do this study, they wrote, Growing evidence of moderate alcohol consumption negatively affecting the brain. Possibility that accumulation of iron in the brain could be the reason; higher brain iron has been described in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative condition. The researchers knew of no studies investigating whether brain iron levels differ by level of alcohol consumption.

$1 billion in revenue

■ The leading manufacturers of assault rifles used to perpetrate the deadliest mass shootings in the United States have collected more than $1 billion in revenue over the past decade as gun violence across the country has surged, according to a House investigation set to be presented on Capitol Hill. The findings, released before a congressional hearing on the marketing of assault rifles, indicate that the gun industry has thrived by selling and marketing military-grade weapons to civilians, specifically targeting and playing to the insecurities of young men, while some have made thinly veiled references to white supremacist groups. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform opened an investigation into the gun manufacturing industry in May after the gun massacre in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 elementary school students and two teachers and a racially motivated mass shooting in a Buffalo supermarket that killed 10 people.

7% Americans are healthy

■ More than nine in 10 American adults may want to think about skipping the summertime barbecues and go on a diet instead. A new study has found that less than 7 per cent of the nation’s adult population have what health experts consider good cardiometabolic health. Researchers from Tufts University say this measure includes five key components of health: blood pressure, blood sugar, blood cholesterol, adiposity (being either overweight or obese), and the presence or absence of cardiovascular disease.

Book stores are back

■ More than 300 independent bookstores opened in the US over the past couple of years, a “welcome revival after an early pandemic slump,” Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth Harris write. And people of colour started many of them, diversifying the book business. “People are really looking for a community where they get real recommendations from real people,” said Nyshell Lawrence, a bookseller in Lansing, Michigan, who decided to open a bookshop after she visited a local store and found few titles by Black women. “We’re not just basing things off of algorithms.”

8 billion countdown

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

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

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings.

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Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

■ The world’s population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, the UN forecast in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023.

That overall population milestone “is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another,” Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, without citing specifics. “This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates,” he added.

● Sir Ben Kingsley with Alan Johnson, Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director.

Lovatts Crossword No 37

Across Across Down Down

1. Most private (thoughts)

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

172. Heavy horned animal

175. Jogs 176. Boys

179. X, Y or Z

180. Be defeated

182. Upon 184. Abrupt

185. Destitute

186. In the manner of (1,2) 188. Jazz legend, ... Fitzgerald 189. Rabble 190. Sacred

The self 193. Olden days, days of ... 194. Narrow roads

Type of lily

Defendant's bond money

Collier

Hawkers

Moneylenders

Machinery serviceman

Captivated

Arabian sultanate

... & papa

Vapour

Irish sweater style

Lots of

Imminent

Drawing up roughly

Comfortable chair

Honourable

Amateur radio enthusiasts

Church celebration

... Russo

South American dance

Outshine 273. Irish lass 274. Undisguised

277. Rotated

279. Heroic tale

281. House lizard

284. Just OK (2-2)

286. Spiders' traps

288. Was expert (in) 292. Deck over water 294. Arranges, ... up

295. Grieve 298. Sticker 300. Sultan's wives

301. Colorado ski resort

303. Volley of bullets

306. Exhale & inhale

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

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

1. Terrible tsar

2. Hitler follower

3. More mature

4. Stares lasciviously at 5. Pairs 6. Weaving fibre

7. Gives off 8. Lit

9. Alters

10. Undeniable (facts)

11. Bobcats

12. Comedian, ... Ball

13. Nailfile (board) 14. Bar

145. Squander, ... away

151. FA Cup stadium

154. Wooden beams

156. Eye-watering vegetable

159. Fuss, ... & cry

164. Bushranger, ... Kelly

169. Complete task (3,2)

170. Architect, Frank ... Wright

173. Turning up (skirt)

174. Incapacitates (racehorse)

177. Positive electrode

178. Casseroles

181. Male rowers

183. Scottish emblem

187. Retriever dogs

192. French policemen

195. Atone for

199. Infuriate

201. TV award

202. Actress, ... Redgrave

203. Frighten

204. Ski-track

206. Singer, ... Abdul

207. Russian mountains

208. Sloped walkway

209. Risqué

213. Numerous

215. Pink-eyed rabbits

217. Loch ... Monster

221. Chops down

222. Bury

223. Biting fly

224. Authentic

225. Pursue

226. Pakistan's ... Khan

228. Legal trade bans

234. Compliance

236. Most avid

238. Conger

240. Convent sister

242. Diminishing

243. Early foetuses

245. Disillusions (4,4)

247. Uranus & Pluto's neighbour

248. Paris boulevard, Champs ...

250. Students

251. Wild ponies

253. Sunset

255. Utilised

257. Oil cartel

258. Moon about

261. Kremlin country

262. Responsible

265. Rounded stone

266. Drift (into coma)

268. Corrosive fluids

269. The D of AD

275. Take part in ballot

276. Frolic

278. Boosts morale

280. Ringing (of bell)

282. Famous English college

283. 21st birthday symbols

285. Cosmonaut, ... Gagarin

287. Summer shoe

289. Lucky amulets

290. Covered shopway

291. Mental pictures

292. Looked intently

293. Delight

296. Pig's grunts

297. Reimburse

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

302. Introduce gradually, ... in

304. Abundant

305. Indistinct

306. Skin eruption

307. Hindu garment

308. London's ... Park

310. Polishes

312. Repeat

313. Soft knocks

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Eleventh Hours

■ The Eleventh Hour is the debut studio album from Melbourne singer-songwriter Madeleine Clare. Made for late night, whiskey-soaked introspection, the recording draws from a wide range of influences and is an album which really benefits from listening to late at night, as it has a melancholy and reflective quality suited to that time of the day, says the media release. Madeleine says: “I wrote down a few years ago that I wanted to prove to myself, after a decade away from music, that I had a record in me – one that I could take charge of creatively rather than piggy back off others like I had in my early career,” More info at madeleineclaremusic.com

Out into the blue

■ Independent singer-songwriters Mark Tempany and Alison Hams are back with a fabulous 13-song original CD album titled Out Into The Blue. After 15 years committed to mentoring and providing resources to young musicians in relatively remote areas of Australia, the award winning duo have relaunched with their lead single Lullaby this month. The album and more info is available at www.alisonhams.com

Elvis lives

■ The ultimate tribute to the King featuring Bill Cherry as Elvis direct from the USA will hit the stage at The Grand on Princes Receptions, Mulgrave, on September 29. Backed by Melbourne band Replay 6, the show includes a three-course dinner and drinks for $140 per person. Rob Foenander will co-compere and sing on the night also.

From Earlier Page

I think the first public meeting of the Pauline Hanson party was held in Hervey Bay at the local RSL Hall.

Hervey Bay was also the location for the launch of Joh For PM campaign. That was one of the joys living in Hervey Bay. You learned that nothing could surprise you.

We formed a cricket competition and the first match we were to play only one member of the other team, the local Rugby League team, appeared telling us that it was such a nice day that the rest of the team decided to go over to Fraser Island and fish.

But I was surprised when Graham sent me [a letter asking me to buy him a book].

I “borrowed” the book from the Hervey Bay Library.

The only controversial parts of Graham’s letters, as you will notice, will be the use of the AngloSaxon words that was normally part of his conversation among friends.

When F’s and C’s are used it can be very difficult and embarrassing for someone not used to it. I suppose it stems from one’s upbringing, too.

to a world where the conscripts occasionally used English between the variations of the word “fuck.”

Having a Sergeant, who came from the north of England, saying the word didn’t sound so bad. In fact it sounded very oriental as he pronounced it as “fook”.

In fact, in another play I wrote about National Service the word became the basis of a running gag.

I merely wrote plays as a mental exercise as I am mental,

Nowadays course language is part of the language and in the early 1970’s I learned a lesson which took me into the 20th Century when Harry M Miller brought the Rolling Stones and Roy Orbison on their first tour of Australia.

The radio station for which I worked , 3AK, decided to take the Stones on a boat trip out to Port Phillip Bay.

Accompanying the Stones was one of the rudest men I have ever met, Andrew Loog Oldham

He was the Manager of the Rolling Stones, obviously responsible for their successful image.

if they heard the language, would suffer from diarrhea for at least a fortnight.

Even I spent an hour with Mick Jagger talking religion, politics and cricket, shuddering each time he said a word I wasn’t used to or had forgotten since my National Service days.

Poor Peter Smith, known for his many voice-overs on Channel 9, had a memory lapse, asking Charlie Blott who he was and what he did.

Mr Blott felt offended, told Peter what to do with his microphone and then climbed on to a shelf where the life jackets were kept, staying there for several hours.

Mr Oldham called out to one of the girls, “Hey, bitch, get me another drink.

who looked as if he didn’t have long to live, walked like a pregnant penguin and knew more than me.

I’ve just realised penguins don’t get pregnant, they lay eggs. Still, Graham walked like one.

At the time we had a female boss in the library who was very theatrical and she, along with Graham sprouted Noel Coward’s dialogue every day.

At that time I didn’t even know who Noel Coward was but after three months I knew the dialogue from the recordings of ‘Red Peppers’ and the famous balcony scene from ‘Private Lives’.

Years later, I became a fan of Coward’s writing and his songs and even meeting him, so whenever I discovered something new about the playwright I would let Graham know. It would infuriate him.

Graham was asked to write his autobiography. [He declined.]

Bookings and enquiries Phone 0409 411 359 - Rob

I came a from a strict Methodist family, attending Church twice on Sundays as well as Christian Endeavour and Sunday School and, even today, I feel guilty when I buy a raffle ticket.

Foenander

National Service introduced me

The radio station ran a competition for three kids to be guests aboard the boat. The three winners, aged 21, 17 and 16, had the time of their lives talking with the various members of the Stones

I had never heard such language and thought the school kids would report us. Mick Jagger was very good with the kids except their English and Sunday School teachers,

At the end of the trip the three young winners came up thanking me for the trip and I apologised for the language but, to my surprise, the kids replied, “What language?” It was a lesson I learned. And I hope the language may not offend you but no matter how you were brought up, I know it may take a while for you to get used to it but remember, they are only words.

★

When Graham Kennedy and I first met in the 3UZ Record Library in 1950, I took an instant dislike to him.

If the truth be known it was more of a case of jealousy on my part.

Here was this pale skinny bloke,

So the Publishers asked actor/ writer Graeme Blundell to write the book. When it became known that Graeme Blundell was to write the biography many of Graham’s friends, aware of the hatchet job Blundell did on the artist Brett Whiteley, word went round not to co-operate. I wasn’t chosen nor called. Whew!

It was a pity this attitude prevailed for it turned out Blundell was not only a fan but the book was a paean to The King of television, in which Blundell spent many years researching Graham Kennedy’s career. He had also acted with him in the film

Sport

OPEN MARKET FOR QUEENSLAND OAKS

■ The Bjorn Baker-trained filly, Renaissance Woman, is a clear favourite with Neds Betting for the Queensland Oaks to be run on June 3, over 2200 metres at Eagle Farm.

She won the Gold Coast Bracelet over 1800 metres in good style on May 6, at her second run after a spell, and did it in good style.

Baker has a high opinion of his staying filly, a former New Zealander.

In the Bracelet, one of the biggest disappointments was the run of one of the fancied runners, in Wolverine.

Wolverine , a consistent performer prepared by Kris Lees, failed to flatter, when unplaced behind Renaissance Woman.

On the next line is the John Sargeant-trained filly, So Dazzling, who ran a good second behind the New Zealand filly Pennyweka in the Australian Oaks over 2400m metres at Randwick in April.

Before racing in the Sydney classic, she won the New Zealand Oaks over 2100 metres. She will be hard to beat here, and she has that touch of class.

Another who ran a good race, also in the Australian Oaks was the consistent Sydney filly, Fireburn

She is a talented filly who always gives of her best, and she just missed a place in the Sydney classic.

Another New Zealand filly that has ability is Sakura Girl, trained by Ben Foote, having had seven starts for two wins and two seconds. Reports are that she has a bit of ability, and could surprise here.

Yet another from the Shaky Isles is one with leading New Zealand trainer, Tony Pike, in Cheval D’Or, who won in good rhythm, at Pukeohe, being by Almanzor.

The Irish bred filly, Premise, with John O’Shea at Hawkesbury, shows a lot of promise running a good third behind Pennyweka in the Australian Oaks at Randwick on April 8 over 2400 metres. She will have no worry with the trip here.

The Chris Waller-trained filly Super Chilled, failed to run on in the Princess Stakes over 1615 metres at Doomben on April 22, and would need to show something here.

One that does impress is the Ciaron MaherDavid Eustace-trained New Zealand bred filly, Affair A Suvre, who made it a hat-trick of wins with a brilliant victory in the Australasian Oaks at Morphettviille over 2000 metres.

This was on top of her good win in the Port Adelaide Guineas on April 15 over 1800 metres. She will be hard to beat here.

Another top Queensland trainer, Tony Gollan, gives his filly a big chance, here after her good third behind Street Gossip in the Princess Stakes at Doomben back on April 22.

Madame Odette wasn’t far away in second spot, and has worked well since.

She has had only six starts for two wins, and now a second to her record.

The Victorian based filly, Starianne, is showing promise after a big run when fourth, not far off the placegetters in the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville on April 29.

She is prepared by leading Victorian train-

Ted Ryan

Yulong Stud

■ Lucky Vega (IRE), winner of the Group One Phoenix Stakes in Ireland, when beating St Mark’s Basilica and Law of Indices, has been exceptionally well-supported in his first two seasons in both hemispheres.

The powerful and attractive son of Lope De Vega (IRE) is out of a Cape Cross mare, combining the bloodlines of two of the best Southern Hemisphere shuttle stallions.

After covering elite mares, such as Unforgotten (Fastnet Rock) and Miss Barley

(Fastnet Rock), dam of Gytrash (Lope DeVega) (IRE) in his first two seasons, Lucky Vega will stand for $16,500 (inc.GST.) in 2023.

Following exceptional results from his debut crops at the yearling sales earlier in the year, all eyes will be on his first two-year-olds, by Alabama Express, in the new season.

The son of Redoute’s Choice finished the Inglis PremierYearling Sale as the leading firstseason sire by average, including a top price of $400,000 for the colt purchased by Alabama Express’s own buyer Paul Moroney, in partnership with Ballymore Stables Australia and Catheryne Bruggeman.

After viewing the first crop of consistent quality types thrown by Alabama Express, Moroney declared the young sire as “as a serious stallion to follow”.

A winner of the G1 C.F. Orr Stakes, Alabama Express will stand the 2023 breeding season, at an unchanged fee of $22,000 (inc.GST).

Written Tycoon will stand for a private fee for his breeding season, as the 21-year-old enters the twilight of a brilliant stallion roster that likely is the best yet to come.

Royal-Ascot-bound Group One winning daughter, Coolangatta, is continuing to fly the flag at the top level.

Only two stallions have sired more Australian winners so far this season alongside the great Written Tycoon.

The champion sire has a bumper two-yearold crop through next season, and has served the cream of Yulong’s broodmare band over the last two years, so the future is most exciting for Written Tycoon.

2023 Yulong Stallions

Pierata - $44,000.

Tagaloa - $27,500.

Alabama Express - $22,000.

Grunt - $22,000.

Lucky Vega - $16,500.

Diatronic - $ 13,750.

Written Tycoon - Private

ing

From her eight starts, she has won one with three seconds, and a third, consistent.

One that you have to give a big chance to is

● ● Sydney trainer Bjorn Borg. Racing Photos.

pair, Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, at Cranbourne.

Street Gossip, who was formerly with New South Wales trainer, Marc Newnham, now training overseas. By former great galloper, So You Think, she has now started seven times for three wins, and a third, and is smart.

GRANDFATHER JIM, 89, TRAINS TWO WINNERS

■ Hamilton was the venue for Monday trots on May 15 with two reinspersons Jackie Barker and Mattie Craven each driving a double, while Jackie’s 89 year old grand father – local Jim trained both of her winners.

It was a case of age has no bar when the first of them 12Y0 Safari-Jewel Of Cobargo gelding

Johnny Redcoat scored in the 2160 metre Alexandra House Sports Club Pace, notching up his first success in just under 12 months.

Starting from the extreme draw, Johnny Redcoat settled at the tail of the field as Give Us A Wink led from gate two.

Still last racing for the bell, Jackie weaved in-between runners to be three back for the final circuit after Kiwi Kalahari (one/one) had eased three wide.

Moving to be one/one approaching the home turn after Luv Me Or Hate Me had joined the leader with Esspe Supreme challenging after trailing, Johnny Redcoat angled three wide on straightening and ran home best to prevail by 1.2 metres from Luv Me Or Hate Me which battled on gamely.

Hilldale Sunrise was third from mid-field 1.2 metres back in third place. The mile rate 2-00.2. ■ Nine year old Art Major-Presidential Drive gelding Presidential Art chalked up his seventh success in 132 outings when taking the Taylor Motors Hamilton Pace over 1660 metres.

Taken back to the tail from gate six with Majorholeinmypocket leading from gate two, Presidential Art despite being right off the track on the final bend, rattled home to score by a nose from Majorholeinmypocket and Atego Shades which dead-heated after using the sprint lane from mid-field. Aintsobad was a head away fourth away in what could easily have been an exciting triple dead-heat. The mile rate 1-58.

■ Terang’s Matty Craven snared the Bendigo Bank 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 1660 metres with first starter Pardon Me, a daughter of Captain Treacherous and Wrongly Accused and the Pacing For Pink Trotters Handicap over 2160 metres with Love Ya Brother, a 5Y0 gelding by Love You from Maori Tessa.

Pardon Me blitzed her rivals after coming wide from the tail in the last lap to register a huge 12.9 metre margin in 1-55.7 over another of the Barker team AlwaysSteamed Up from mid-field and a death-seating Jensville who was 1.1 metres away third.

Love Ya Brother after pacing and breaking from 20 metres gradually made ground following up Honey Bourbon three wide only to be left on a limb at the bell.

Continuing the forward surge, Love Ya Brother claimed the leader Caseys Diamond in the straight to greet the judge by 12.8 metres, with Fredrhys third a half head away third after always being handy. The mile rate 2-03.

■ Gordon duo Tim and Darby McGuigan landed the Matthews Petroleum Maiden Pace over 2160 metres with Highview Tommy-Girls Got Rhythm 4Y0 mare Girls View, leading throughout from the pole to account for Kintsukuroi (one/one) and Bundy Shark which trailed the winner. The margins 2.7 metres by 3.8 metres in a mile rate of 2-00.6.

■ It’s great to see Amy Tubbs having a great run of luck at present after returning to the sport after a lengthy spell away from it. Driving 4Y0 Pet Rock-Bellasario mare Rio Rock to victory for sister Jess Tubbs in the Finchetts Plumbing Pace over 2160 metres.

Going forward from one/two with a three wide trail on the back of Sweetpassion ahead of her in the last lap, Rio Rock ran home down the centre of the track to score by a neck from Martin Magic along the sprint lane after following the leader Luvbite (gate 2). Urbadboy was 1.3 metres back in third place after racing exposed. The mile rate 1-59.

Three winners

■ Bendigo duo Alex Ashwood and partner Tayla French dominated an entertaining night of harness racing at Swan Hill on Tuesday with three winners on the nine race program.

The Whitfield Group Pace over 1750 metres commenced the night and the stable drew first blood when 7Y0 Caribbean Blaster-Stylish Storm gelding Tropical Storm (Tayla French) led throughout from gate four to register a 2.5 metre

Harness Racing

Racing to the lead out wide on turning Aristotle was claimed by Rimes in the shadows of the post to gain the day by 1.6 metres in a mile rate of 2-02.6. Kyvalley Paint (one/one) for most of the race was third 5.1 metres back.

■ Avenel trainer Wayne Potter and twenty one year old daughter Tasmyn were successful with Betting Line-Inna Spring filly Itzmineontheline in the Neatline Homes 3Y0 Pace over 1690 metres and in doing so, broke her maiden status at start number 16.

Sulky Snippets Sulky Snippets

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unextended margin in advance of Rojenbye which settled at the tail from the extreme draw before going forward three wide in the last lap. Tuakana was third a head away after trailing the winner. The mile rate 1-58.5.

■ Alex took the reins aboard 5Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Arty Alice mare Angel Of Heaven to bring up the second victory by taking the Enviro Battlers In The Bush Maiden Pace over 1750 metres in a rate of 2-00.4.

Spending most of the race three pegs from an inside second line draw as Epic Orion began fast to lead from gate three, Angel Of Heaven making her third race appearance dashed home along the sprint lane to blouse the pacemaker by 1.5 metres, with Remi Magic 3.1 metres back in third place after coming away from behind the leader on the home turn.

■ It was Tayla again in the winners circle when 3Y0 Bettors Delight-Three Eagles gelding Cheeky Eagle brought up a hat trick when successful in the 1750 metre Enviro X Solutions Pace.

Beginning brilliantly from gate five to lead all of the way in what was the ‘drive of the night’. Allowed to get away with murder, Cheeky Eagle kicked clear on straightening to account for the hot favourite Yapper which trailed from the pole by 3.2 metres returning a mile rate of 1-58.3.

Denzil Debro (three pegs – outside winner last lap) was a creditable third 3 metres away.

■ Red Cliffs trainer Reece Moore is usually a winner at most Swan Hill meetings and provided a double on the night - 6Y0 Bettors DelightAmazing Ellen gelding Sonnys Amazing snared the Mulching Technologies Pace over 1750 metres with Ellen Tormey in the sulky and 7Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Winter Rose gelding Neds Beach the 2240 metre Dalsan Investments Pace with James Herbertson driving.

Beginning fast from gate five to trail the leader and short priced favourite Impulsive George (gate three), Sonnys Amazing after easing off the back of the leader on turning was too slick at the finish, scoring by 4.5 metres in a rate of 156.7.

Flaming Lucky (one/two) was third 5.6 metres back. Neds Beach led throughout from the pole with the result never in doubt, coasting to the wire 4.4 metres ahead of Crankhandle (one/two – three wide last lap) in 1-58.9. Notsokool was third 10.5 metres away after trailing the runner up all of the way.

Massive 11 races

■ Shepparton was Wednesday’s venue was massive with eleven races taking place and one winner paying odds of $151.00 in a knock-out blow for punters.

The race was the Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Mobile with the victor being lightly raced 6Y0 Majestic Son-Genayas Girl gelding Rymes. Bred, raced and trained in the Macedon Ranges at Gisborne by hobbyist Don Lock, Rimes having only his ninth start and driven by Damian Wilson settled with most of the field ahead of him after starting from gate four on the second line in a strung out field with Starlight Red leading from gate four.

When the well supported Elegant Peak moved forward three wide solo from three back in the last lap being followed up by Aristotle, Rimes latched to the back of the pair.

Leading out from gate two, Itzmineontheline was restrained to allow Leavemeout (Chris Alford) to assume control shortly after the start. After a perfect passage, Itzminontheline used the sprint lane to defeat a death-seating Otis Rising by 5.1 metres, with Leavemeout a half neck back third. The mile rate 1-57.9.

■ The trotters races are always great spectacle’s at Shepparton and the Hunter Rural Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres was no exception – the winner being Romsey trainer/ driver Chris Svanosio’s 4Y0 Creatine-Aldebaran Shelly mare Lady Adelia who’s performance was outstanding.

Beginning in a pace from 10 metres, Lady Adelia had to be broken up to regain her gait settling a long last as the heavily backed Imperial Countess led from barrier two.

Going forward three wide solo in the final circuit, Lady Adelia joined the leader on the home turn and showing great determination in the straight, was able to blouse Imperial Countess by a head returning a mile rate of 2-04. Consistent 9Y0 gelding Yoee was third along the sprint lane from mid-field in the moving lane 9.5 metres away.

■ Five year old Captaintreacherous-Niki No No mare Niki Nah Nah trained by Kari Males in Bolinda and raced by Rob Auber and partners returned from a spell to land the 1690 metre Alabar Vicbred Platinum Mares Sprint Championship (3rd heat).

Driven by Kate Gath, Niki Nah Nah first up since December last crossed Roslyn Gaye (gate five) shortly after the start to lead for the remainder of the trip, running out an easy 6 metre victor over Roslyn Gaye and Roam along the sprint lane from three pegs who was 1.9 metres away third.

Beaut Kilmore trip

■ Thursday was big with a 10 races at Maryborough and eleven at Kilmore.

Campbells Creek trainer Brad Cross has been having a good run with his trotters and Used To Me-Amarula filly Izarra driven by Ellen Tormey snared the Congratulations Black And Gold VSTA Awards 3Y0 & Older Vicbred Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

Enjoying a beaut trip from gate three trailing I Dream Of Millie (gate six), Izarra ran home best along the sprint lane to register a 3.1 metre over the pacemaker, with first starter Deejay Dex (three wide last lap from mid-field) third 4.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.8.

■ ‘King of the trotters’– Riddell’s Chris Lang trained and reined Muscle Hill-Real Babe filly Glamour Stride to an all of the way victory from gate two in the Aldebaran Park Sweetheart Trotters Mobile (Heat 1) over 2190 metres, holding too many guns for She Sailz which trailed in a rate of 2-01.1. Aldebaran Tanisha from midfield was third 3.8 metres away.

■ Melton duo Sonya Smith and Anthony Butt chalked up a double after Damysus, a 6Y0 Auckland Reactor-Ninkasi gelding landed the 2190 metre Red House Bakery Pace and 4Y0 Betting Line-My Major Rocket gelding Younggiftedandblack the Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace over the same trip.

Damysus after a one/one passage from gate four on the second line eased three wide in the last lap going knowhere, but when switched down to the sprint lane on turning ran home best to score by a head from the leader Vapar Fire in a rate of 2-00.3. Maas Betting Again which raced uncovered was third 3.3 metres away.

■ Younggiftedandblack after being trapped wide from gate six progressed to cross Lottie Moon (gate three) and after being allowed to set the terms, defied all challengers to defeat Lottie Moon which eased off his back on turning by 2 metres. Jacks Boy was third 1.4 metres back after trailing the pair. The mile rate 1-58.2.

This Week

■ Wednesday – Mildura, Thursday –Charlton/Ballarat, Friday – Bendigo, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Cranbourne, Monday – Stawell, Tuesday – Echuca.

Ballarat victors

■ It was great to see Cobden part-owner/trainer Laurie O’Keeffe return to the winners list at Ballarat on Friday when 5Y0 home bred Skyvalley-Sunelle gelding Sellune scored in the Brandt Agriculture Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres.

Driven by Kerryn Manning, Sellune eased three wide off a one/one passage on the final bend and ran on nicely to defeat the pacemaker Savvy Kyvalley by 3.5 metres. Wilcannia was third 1.8 metres away after trailing the winner. The rate 2-05.2.

■ Bolinda’s Brent Lilley combined with Daryl Douglas to take the 2200 metre Ballarat Leagues Club 2Y0 & 3Y0 Trotters Mobile with first starter Kyvalley Michael, a colt by Love You from Missandei.

Settling three pegs from the pole as Your Kidding led from gate five with the favourite Oopzee Daizee racing in the open and Against The Bridle one/one, with Cherisma on the back of the leader, Oopzee Daizee gained a slender lead on turning as Kyvalley Michael eased three wide. Driven desperately halfway up the running, Oopzee Daizee looked likely to hold on only to gallop under pressure as Kyvalley Michael started to haul her in as Cherisma angled three wide to make a claim.

Hitting the wire it was Kyvalley Michael victorious from Cherisma by 1.9 metres, with Oopzee Daizee third a half head away and Your Kidding fourth. Following the race Oopzeee Daizee was relegated to fourth. The mile rate 2-04.3.

■ Sixty year old Melton trainer Michael Breen landed the RL & LM Emerson Printing Eileen Wall Memorial Pace over 1710 metres with Black Cameo, a 4Y0 Bling It On-Cullens Cameo gelding making only his second race appearance.

With Jack Laugher in the sulky, Black Cameo enjoyed the run of the race from the pole trailing Arklow which began fast from gate five. Easing away from the markers on turning, Black Cameo finished best to prevail by 7.4 metres from Arklow returning a 1-57.3 mile rate. Princess Alexandra was third 5.1 metres back after following the pair.

■ Lara owner/trainer Carson Miller snared the 2200 metre Be Heard Therapy And Supporters Pace with his 8Y0 Betterthancheddar-Front Page Girl mare Miss Social Media in identical fashion to Black Cameo, trailing Our Ultimate Layla from the pole and easing off her back to defeat a flying Female Assassin (one/three – four wide home turn) by a nose with Our Ultimate Layla third 20 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.2.

- Len Baker

Just Believe

■ Co-trainer Greg Sugars admits his star trotter Just Believe handled the "epic" trip from Melbourne to Stockholm better than he did.

Just Believe, winner of the Inter Dominion and Great Southern Star in recent months, now has nine days to prepare for the world's most ironic trotting race, the Elitloppet at Solvalla in Stockholm on May 28.

"It sounded daunting when we left home, but to be there with him all the way, it was absolutely epic," Sugars toldAdam Hamilton for Racenet. "He seems to have handled it really well, but I certainly hit the wall." - thetrots.com.au

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SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

■ Victorian Amatuer Football Association. Premier Mens. Old Scotch 15.10 (100)

d Old Xavierians 9.11 (65). Old Melburnians

11.15 (81) d University Blacks 11.10 (76). Caulfield Grammarians 10.10 (70) d Old Haileybury 5.18 (48). Old Brighton 12.8 (80)

d St Kevins 11.7 (73). Sunday, May 21: University Blues v Collegians.

Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Scotch

10.8 (68) d Old Xavierians 7.13 (55). Old Melburnians v University Blacks. Caulfield Grammarians 9.8 (62) d Old Haileybury 7.8 (50). Old Brighton 8.7 (55) d St Kevins 6.13 (49). Sunday, May 21: University Blues v Collegians.

Premier B Mens. Beaumaris 27.18 (180) d Monash Blues 7.1 (43). St Bedes/Mentoner Togers 11.11 (77) d De La Salle 9.10 (64). Old Geelong 14.16 (100) d Williamstown CYMS

15.5 (95). Fitzroy 15.9 (99) d AJAX 8.8 (56). St Bernards 17.19 (121) d Old Trinity 8.7 (55).

Premier B Men’s Reserves. Beaumaris

21.9 (135) d Monash Blues 4.5 (29). De La Salle 7.11 (53) d St Bedes/Mentone Tigers

4.4 (28). Old Geelong 14.16 (100) d Williamstown CYMS 9.7 (61). Fitzroy 21.8 (144)

d AJAX 4.3 (27). St Bernards 13.19 (97) d Old Trinity 8.7 (61).

Premier C Mens. Parkdale Vultures 12.13 (85) d Ormond 5.145 (44). PEGS 9.10 (64)

d Hampton Rovers 7.9 (51). Old Camberwell Grammarians 9.9 (63) d Mazenod OC 7.14 (56). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: Bye. Sunday, May 21: Marcellin OC v Old Carey.

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Ormond 5.8 (38) d Parkdale Vultures 2.14 (26). Hampton Rovers 7.14 (56) d PEGS 4.7 (31). Mazenod OC 23.12 (150) d Old Camberwell Collegians

2.3 (15). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: Bye. Sunday, May 21: Marcellin OC v Old Carey.

Division 1 Men’s. Prahran 15.11 (101)

d UHS-VU 8.8 (56). Kew 11.19 (85) d Old

Peninsula 6.7 (43). Oakleigh 16.19 (115) d

Therry Penola 13.11 (89). West Brunswick

12.5 (77) d Preston Bullants 11.5 (71). Glen

Eira 7.9 (51) d Ivanhoe 4.9 (33).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Prahran

9.109 (64) d UHS-VU 2.10 (22). Oakleigh

20.17 (137) d Therry Penola 2.6 (18). Preston

Bullants 8.13 (61) d West Brunswick 7.8 (50).

Kew 12.14 (86) d Old Peninsula 8.4 (52).

Glen Eira 25.17 (167) d Ivanhoe 5.0 (30).

Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 9.18 (72) d

St Mary’s Salesian 7.9 (51). South Melbourne

Districts 13.13 (91) d Aquinas 11.6 (72).

Parkside 18.10 (118) d Old Yarra Cobras 10.7 (67). Old Paradians 9.17 (71) d Bulleen Temp-

lestowe 6.7 (43). MHSOB 13.10 (88) d

Whitefriars 10.11 (71).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Brunswick

21.17 (143) d St Mary’s Salesian 5.4 (34).

South Melbourne Districts 7.5 (47) d Aquinas

6.6 (42). Parkside 13.15 (93) d Old Yarra

Cobras 7.1 (43). Old Paradians 13.4 (82) d

Bulleen Templestowe 4.6 (30). MHSOB 14.4 (88) d Whitefriars 11.10 976).

Division 3 Men’s. Wattle Park 22.25 (157) d Swinburne University 5.4 (34).

Elsternwick 13.24 (102) d Hawthorn 11.14 (80). Power House 10.12 (72) d Richmond

Central 9.8 (62). Canterbury 20.22 (142) d La Trobe University 6.8 (44).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Wattle Park

16.16 (112) d Swinburne University 3.7 (25).

Elsternwick 15.12 (102) d Hawthorn 4.10 (34). Richmond Central 7.11 (53) d Power House 4.3 (27). Canterbury 13.14 (92) d La Trobe University 4.9 (33).

Division 4 Men’s. North Brunswick 13.8 (86) d Albert Park 7.10 (52). Box Hill North

19.18 (`132) d Eley Park 7.8 (50). Masala

19.16 ((130) d St John’s 6.8 (44).

Division 4 Men’s Reserves. North Brunswick 11.22 (88) d Albert Park 1.4 (10). Box Hill North 24.25 (169) d Eley Park 3.0 (18).

St Johns 8.8 (56) d Masala 5.12 (42).

■ Eastern Football League. Premier Division. Balwyn 13.9 (87) d South Croydon

12.9 (81). East Ringwood 14.9 (93) d

Doncaster East 11.13 (79). Rowville 10.15 (75) d Berwick 10.15 (75). Blackburn 12.8 (80) d Norwood 10.6 (66). Noble Park 16.13 (97) d Doncaster4 9.3 (57). Vermont 11.8 (74) d Park Orchards 6.7 (43).

Division 1. South Belgrave 14.12 (96) d

Mooroolbark 12.8 (80). Mitcham 12.13 (85)

d Croydon 8.11 (59). Montrose 12.10 (82) d

Beaconsfield 5.5 (35). North Ringwood 5.13 (43) d Bayswater 6.6 (42). Wantirna South

18.11 (119) d Lilydale 12.9 (81).

Division 2. Templestowe 12.13 (90) d East

Burwood 8.9 (57). Heathmont 13.8 (86) d

The Basin 6.5 (41). Mulgrave 24.10 (154) d

Upper Ferntree Gully 9.7 (61). Waverley Blues

23.13 (151) d Knox 9.8 (62). Ringwood 7.9

(51) d Boronia 6.14 (50).

Division 3. Ferntree Hully 19.15 (129) d

Coldstream 6.4 (40). Donvale 13.19 (97) d

Fairpark 10.14 (74). Silvan 15.13 (103) d

Oakleigh District 7.8 (50). Warrandyte 10.16

(76) d Whitefriars 9.13 (67).

Division 4. Forest Hill 21.12 (138) d

Chirnside Park 7.9 (51). Scoresby 25.17 (167)

d Croydon North MLOC 4.6 (30). Surrey Park

24.13 (157) d Nunawading 16.8 (104).

Kilsyth: Bye.

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Greenvale 14.10 (94) d

Maribyrnong Park 8.9 (57). Pascoe Vale 14.10

(94) d Airport West 9.9 (63). Keilor 18.7 (115)

d East Keilor 6.10 (46). Strathmore 20.11

(131) d Avondale Heights 3.7 (25). Aberfeldie

12.10 (82) d Essendon Doutta Stars 9.8 (62).

Division 1. Moonee Valley 13.7 (85) d

Tullamarine 6.15 (51). Rupertswood 13.5 (83)

d Deer Park 12.10 (2). Hillside 9.5 (59) d St

Albans 5.11 (41`). Roxburgh Park 22.12 (145)

d Glenroy 8.8 (56). West Coburg 19.15 (129)

d Craigieburn 7.4 (46). Westmeadows 13.9

(87) d Keilor Park 11.10 (76).

Division 2. Coburg Districts 14.10 (94) d

Northern Saints 10.14 (74). Oak Park 18.20

(128) d Hadfield 8.12 (60). Taylors Lakes 16.6

(102) d Sunbury Kangaroos 12.7 (79). Burnside Heights 9.10 (64) d East Sunbury 1.1 (7).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Frankston

YCW 15.18 (108) d Bonbeach 6.2 (38).

Dromana 14.11 (95) d Langwarrin 8.8 (56).

Mt Eliza 15.20 (110) d Sorrento 6.7 (43).

Frankston Bombers 11.4 (70) d Rosebud 7.13

(55). Pines 12.10 (82) d Red Hill 9.14 (68).

Division 1 Reserves. Red Hill 7.6 (48) d

Pines 6.7 (43). Frankston YCW 10.10 (70) d

Bonbeach 1.5 (11). Dromana 9.10 (64) d

Langwarrin 4.10 (34). Mt Eliza 14.9 (93) d

Sorrento 3.3 (21). Frankston Bombers 8.10

(58) d Rosebud 4.2 (26).

Division 1 Under 19. Red Hill 6.8 (44) d Pines 4.0 (24). Langwarrin 5.9 (39) d Dromana

3.11 (29). Frankston Bombers 6.8 (44) d

Rosebud 2.4 (16).

Division 2 Seniors. Crib Point 12.14 (86)

d Tyabb 2.10 (22). Devon Meadows 12.13

(85) d Chelsea 13.5 (83). Hastings 10.17 (77)

d Rye 10.13 (73). Pearcedale 17.10 (112) d Mornington 13.10 (88). Karingal 14.15 (99)

d Seaford 14.11 (95). Somerville 11.14 (80)

d Edithvale-Aspendale 9.10 (64).

Division 2 Reserves. Hastings 7.8 (50)

d Rye 3.3 (21). Crib Point 9.13 (67) d Tyabb

7.2 (44). Devon Meadows 7.11 (53) d Cheslea

5.7 (37). Pearcedale 7.8 (50) d Mornington

4.9 (33). Karingal 6.12 (48) d Seaford 7.5

(47). Edithvale-Aspendale 11.8 (74) d

Somerville 8.6 (54).

Division 2 Under 19. Rye 8.8 (56) d

Hastings 4.3 (27). Mornington 11.13 (79) d

Pearcedale 5.6 (36). Seaford 15.12 (102) d

Karingal 2.1 (13). Edithvale-Aspendale 11.10

(76) d Somerville 3.3 (21).

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Montmorency 12.15 (87)

d Macleod 10.8 (68). North Heidelberg 15.15

(105) d Banyule 8.10 (58). Heidelberg 8.14

(62) d Hurstbridge 8.5 (53). West Preston-

Lakeside 10.15 (75) d Whittlesea 4.5 (29).

Greensborough 7.9 (51) d Bundoora 5.10 (40).

Division 1 Reserves. Montmorency

17.11 (113) d Macleod 6.13 (51). Banyule

16.7 (103) d North Heidelberg 4.9 (33).

Heidelberg 20.12 (132) d Hurstbridge 9.4

(58). West Preston-Lakeside 18.17 (125) d Whittlesea 3.3 (21). Greensborough `15.15

(105) d Bundoora 5.6 (36).

Division 1 Under 19. West PrestonLakeside 14.11 (95) d Montmorency 6.5 (41).

Banyule 12.11 (87) d North Heidelberg 4.11

(35). Eltham 7.6 (48) d Heidelberg 5.8 (38). Greensborough 1 26.13 (139) d Bundoora 3.3 (20).

Division 2 Seniors. Diamond Creek 9.11 (65) d Eltham 6.10 (46). Northcote Park 14.12

(96) d Epping 4.7 (31). Thomastown 16.12 (118) d Lower Plenty 10.4 (64). South Morang

15.12 (102) d Watsonia 12.14 (86). Panton Hill 1`4.12 (96) d St Mary’s 10.13 (73).

Division 2 Reserves. Eltham 13.6 (84)

d Diamond Creek 7.7 (49). Epping 14.9 (93)

d Northcote Park 3.6 (24). Thomastown 24.18 (162) d Lower Plenty 1.3 (9). South Morang

11.19 (85) d Watsonia 6.5 (41). St Mary’s

18.15 (123) d Panton Hill 4.15 (39).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Laurimar 11.8 (74) d South Morang 8.7 (55). Watsonia 9.13 (67) d Lower Plenty 9.7 (61). St Mary’s 5.10 (40) d Diamond Creek 3.12 (30).

Division 3 Seniors. Old Eltham Collegians

9.7 (61) d Kinglake 2.9 (21). Reservoir 10.11 (71) d Lalor 10.,9 (69). Laurimar 13.11 (89)

d Heidelberg West 7.6 (48). Mernda 14.14 (78) d Kilmore 3.3 (21). Fitzroy Stars: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. kinglake 6.8 (44)

d Old Eltham Collegians 4.7 (31). Lalor 17.14 (116) d Reservoir 11.2 (68). Laurimar 12.14 (86) d Heidelberg West 4.3 (27). Mernda 14.4 (98) d Kilmore 3.3 (21).

Division 3 Under 19.5. Greensborough

2 19.6 (120) d Panton Hill 4.2 (26). Macleod 10.5 (65) d Kilmore 6.10 (46). BanyuleHeidelberg West 13.6 (84) d Thomastown

11.12 (78). Hurstbridge 10.10 (70) d Mernda 4.7 (31).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Pakenham 6.10 (46) d Upwey-Tecoma 5.13 (43). Mt Evelyn 21.9 (135) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 13.15 (93). Narre Warren 22.14 (146)

d Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.9 (57). Wandin 13.15 (83) d Woori Yallock 8.5 (53).

Premier Division Reserves. UpweyTecoma 9.10 (64) d Pakenham 0.3 (3). OlindaFerny Creek 16.18 (114) d Mt Evelyn 1.2 (8). Narre Warren 18.14 (122) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 2.1 (13). Wandin 18.19 (127) d Woori Yallock 4.1 (25). Monbulk: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Emerald 12.21 (93)

d Healesville 9.11 (65). Seville: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Enerald 14.9 (93)

d Healesville 6.8 (44). Seville: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Alexandra 11.10 (76)

d Warburton-Millgrove 9.13 (67).

Division 2 Reserves. Warburton-Millgrove

17.17 (119) d Alexandra 2.3 (15).

Under 19 Boys. Monbulk 3.9 (27) d Seville 3.5 (23). Narre Warren 1`3.10 (88) d Emerald 5.6 (36). Wandin 13.12 (90) d Woori

Yallock 8.4 (52). Officer 19.12 (126) d Mt Evelyn 3.4 (22). Upwey-Tecoma: Bye.

■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. St Paul’s McKinnon 15.10 (100) d Chelsea Heights 9.9 ^3). Bentleigh

8.15 (63) d Mordialloc 4.11 (35). Port Melbourne Colts 15.10 (100) d Cranbourne Eagles 15.7 (97). Dingley 18.16 (124) d St Kilda City 6.11 (47). Cheltenham 14.9 (93) d Springvale Districts 8.7 (55).

Division 2 Seniors. East Brighton 18.11 (119) d Caulfield Bears 6.6 (42). Murrumbeena 21.22 (148) d Black Rock 3.5 (23). East Malvern 5.11 (41) d Keysborough 4.10 (34). Hampton Park 19.14 (128) d Highett

8.10 (58). Doveton Doves 9.4 (58) d Skye

5.6 (36).

Division 3 Seniors. Endeavour Hills 14.6 (90) d Frankston Dolphins 9.11 (65). Ashwood

15.14 (104) d Heatherton 11.12 (78).

Lyndhurst 14.14 (98) d Narre South Saints

4.3 (27). Carrum Patterson Lakes 18.16 (124) d Clayton 2.5 (17).

■ Western Region Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Point Cook 20.15 (135) d

Hoppers Crossing 6.7 (43). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 12.9 (81) d Point Cook Centrals 11.9 (85). Spotswood 10.11 (71) d Caroline Springs

10.4 (64). Werribee Districts 13.15 (93) d

Altona 6.5 (41).

Division 2 Seniors. Bewport 16.14 (110) d North Footscray 5.12 (42). Parkside 13.10 (88) d Sunshine 6.8 (44). Wyndhamvale 14.11 (95) d Braybrook 1.6 (12). Albion: Bye.

Your Stars

with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 9.6.5.3.

Lotto Numbers: 9.6.12.25.40.33.

You might get caught in arguments if you do not watch yourself carefully. Financial matters should turn out to be very profitable for you and something substantial could develop soon.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.34.40.33.

You should be in a very progressive period in which many of your future plans will be realised. Keep on good relations with loved ones and neighbours they will be of great help to you.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.7.

Lotto Numbers: 8.15.24.40.39.7.

Try not to get involved in arguments with authority figures that include your elders. Domestic issues could dominate your time a lot in the near future, keep time for loved ones.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 7.9.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 7.15.26.34.40.22.

You might mean well but the way it comes out could spoil your chances with someone special, watch your tongue in all aspects now. You could need help in completing a big job.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 9.6.4.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.15.26.34.40.45.

You could be planning some entertainment for good friends and you could need some help from loved ones. The possibility of having a very enjoyable time is very much in the cards.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 9.6.4.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.15.26.34.8.22.

Try to get all-important jobs done early in this period later on you could feel your energy lagging and your health could need some attention. Give yourself some time to rest.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2.6.3.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.39.9.11.

A good period for romantic pursuits, you could eventually get the attention you have been hoping for. Money matters could also be very much in the forefront, keep your eye on your expenditure.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 9.6.5.1.

Lotto Numbers: 9.12.26.34.40.45.

Very good financial vibes around you try your luck in games of chance. Someone you have not seen or heard from for years will suddenly pop up in your life again.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 4.15.12.26.35.36.

Possibility of some misunderstandings ruining your plans is very great so check all reservations and booking to make sure. Also a good idea to keep an eye out for financial matters if looked after by others.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.9.3.11.

Some disagreements with loved ones could upset your otherwise happy period. Progress in financial and business matters is just a matter of time and soon you should be able to reap the benefits.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 9.6.4.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.15.26.34.40.12.

Very busy period in which much should be achieved and some ground work for future projects. You might feel a little too tired at times to worry about your appearance but keep up and you will feel refreshed.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.6.15.24.45.33.

Good news from far away and happy feelings should prevail during most of this period. Do the odd jobs now and you will have more time for loved ones when they will need you which is very soon