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■ Glen Eira Council is supporting a ‘Yes’ vote for the Voice referendum being held by the Federal Labor Government.

In a Mayoral Statement issued by Cr Jim Magee, he said: “Glen Eira City Council supports a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament for First Nations peoples.

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The Voice is a positive step forward in achieving greater equality.

“It will enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to have their say to government on the policies and decisions that affect them. We believe communities thrive when they control their own destiny.

“We welcome and support the Federal Government’s pledge to hold a referendum in late 2023. This will enable Australians to vote on whether to change the Constitution to recognise First Peoples of Australia by enshrining the Voice. We honour the rich histories and cultures of First Nations’ peoples. We recognise and value the important contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in enriching our community.”

TOBACCO STORES ARSON CHARGES

■ Police have charged four people as part of an investigation into a series of arson attacks on tobacco stores across Melbourne.

A 33-year-old Epping man was charged with criminal damage by fire (arson), possess anything with intent to destroy or damage property, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, burglary and possess drug of dependence.

He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on November 10.

A 40-year-old Kilmore man was charged with criminal damage by fire (arson), possess anything with intent to destroy or damage property, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, three counts of handle stolen goods and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.

He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 10.

A 31-year-old Flemington woman was charged with criminal damage by fire (arson), possess anything with intent to destroy or damage property, two counts of theft of motor vehicle, burglary and possess drug of dependence.

She was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on August 25.

A 43-year-old Melton man was charged with possess synthetic cannabis.

He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on March 28.

A 28-year-old Altona North man, who was also arrested, was released pending further enquiries.

The charges follow a series of 11 linked arson attacks on tobacco stores dating back to March this year.

Harmony and spirituality

■ The Port Phillip Multifaith Network is hosting an event ‘Sharing Voices: belonging, harmony and spirituality’ which will explore the intersecting issues faced as a community.

This free event is open to all ages and will take place on Sunday, September 10, from 3 pm to 5.30 pm at St Kilda Town Hall

The Multifaith Network promotes interfaith dialogue and advises Port Phillip Council on all issues relating to interfaith and faith communities in Port Phillip. It comprises of representatives from diverse religions and faith groups in Port Phillip and is concerned with inclusivity, spiritual health and wellbeing, social justice and re-imagining religion.

Members include representatives from the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim faiths, as well as members of spiritual and community organisations.

Warrants were executed on Friday morning (Aug. 18) by the Arson and Explosives Squad, VIPER Taskforce and Echo Taskforce with assistance from North-West Metro Police and the ABF at properties in Heidelberg, Kilmore, Flemington, Derrimut, Broadmeadows, Pascoe Vale and Glenroy.

Earlier last week, VIPER Taskforce members arrested two men also connected to the Finks OMCG and seized two firearms during warrants linked to this investigation.

Investigators are looking into a range of motivations for these fires and links to a range of organised crime syndicates.

As a result of these arson attacks, Victoria Police will also look to partner with its federal counterparts including the ABF, AFP and the ATO to identify opportunities to ensure the community is kept safe and those involved in this criminality are targeted.

Police do not believe these fires are directly linked to a second series of fires related to an ongoing organised crime dispute, which included a fire at a Collingwood business in June.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed any of these incidents.

Cr Jim Magee, Glen Eira Mayor

● ● Cr Tim Baxter with members of the Port Phillip Multifaith Network at a National Tree Day planting.

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■ More local people will have a place to call home, thanks to the State Government’s landmark investment in social and affordable housing, delivering hundreds of new homes in Melbourne’s inner south.

Boathouse opens

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Premier Daniel Andrews, Federal Housing Minister Julie Collins and State Housing Minister Colin Brookslast week visited the Bangs St housing development in Prahran to inspect progress, as another Big Housing Build site takes shape.

The development –a partnership between Homes Victoria and not-for-profit project group Building Communities – will result in old, no longer fit-forpurpose dwellings replaced with 228 new efficient and environmentally sustainable social housing homes, boosting social housing on the site by 90 per cent.

There will be 217 market homes built at the site, adding muchneeded stock to Melbourne’s broader housing supply.

The new housing at Bangs St will be delivered under an innovative ground lease model where Homes Victoria will lease the land to a consortium to build, operate and maintain housing on the site for 40 years before returning the land, and all homes, to public ownership.

The ground lease program includes this site at Bangs St, as well as Victoria St in Flemington and New St in Brighton, with a total capital investment of around $500 million.

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Once construction and landscaping are complete, returning renters will be welcomed back to the site.

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

The Bangs St site is centrally located with easy access to public transport, shops, schools, medical facilities, and support services.

It will have safe and publicly accessible open and green spaces, including 1500 square metres of new open space, and quality paths and connections through the site for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Bangs S t project is in addition to the Government’s landmark $5.3 billion Big Housing Build

Premier Daniel Andrews said: “Housing is the biggest issue in Victoria right now and we’re doing everything we can to provide safe and secure housing – and that’s exactly what we’re delivering here in Prahran.”

Mr Brooks said: “Whether it’s social and affordable housing or schemes to get first home buyers on the housing ladder, we’re providing support to get a roof over more Victorians.”

The Government is also providing a new $1 billion Regional Housing Fund, a representative said.

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BAYSIDE

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■ The iconic Studley Park Boathouse will re-open on August 31 after a $5.8million renovation. The venue was established in 1863.

✖Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Dylan Whittington. The 28-year-old is wanted on warrants in relation to weapon, driving and drug offences. Whittington is described as being about 170-180cm tall, of medium build with brown/hazel eyes, short brown hair and a beard. He is known to frequent the Frankston and Prahran areas.

Attack outside S. Yarra venue

■ Two men have been arrested following the alleged assault of another man in South Yarra early Sunday morning (Aug. 20).

Police were called to Commercial Rd about 1am, following reports that a 32-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in an unprovoked incident outside a bar.

It will be alleged the victim was punched in the face, causing him to fall onto the road, before he was allegedly kicked while on the ground.

Following the alleged assault, the 32-yearold was taken to the Epworth Hospital with facial injuries.

Following enquiries by detectives from the Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit, two men aged 21 and 26 – both from Narre Warren –attended Prahran Police Station, where they were arrested just after 1pm Monday.

The 21-year-old was charged with affray, intentionally cause injury, and assault by kicking. He was bailed to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 24.

The 26-year-old was released pending further enquiries.

As enquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

CBD stabbing

■ Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two men after an alleged stabbing in Melbourne’s CBD on August 13.

An altercation occurred between two groups of men in a licensed venue at the corner of Lonsdale and King Sts about 6am.

A 23-year-old man from Dingley Village and 20-year-old man from Lysterfield were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A 20-year-old man from Dingley Village also self-presented at hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

A 21-year-old man from Cobblebank was arrested by detectives in Melton.

Historical sex assault charges

■ Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad have charged a man as part of their investigation into reported sexual assaults dating back almost 30 years.

A 68-year-old Keysborough man was charged with sexual penetration of a child under 16 years and indecent act with a child under 16.

He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Friday (Aug. 18).

East Melb. death

■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 36-year-old man following a fatal assault in East Melbourne on Monday morning. The man, of no fixed address, was charged with one count of murder.

He appeared before a bail justice where he was remanded in custody to reappear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Aug. 22).

It is alleged he fatally assaulted a 52-yearold man in Fitzroy Gardens about 6.50am. The Ringwood man was treated at the scene, however passed away shortly after.

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✖Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting in Middle Park on Thursday evening (Aug. 17). Emergency services were called to a Canterbury Rd address after reports a resident was shot and injured when he answered a knock to his front door about 7.50pm. The 76-year-old man sustained a gunshot to his lower body and was conveyed to be hospital to be treated for nonlife threatening injuries. Two women inside the property at the time, a 72-yearold and a 39-year-old, were not physically injured during the incident. The male offender fled the scene on foot and was last seen headed towards Albert Park lake. Exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and the investigation remains ongoing.

✔A leisurely stroll past a local newsagency has now become an unforgettable memory for a Caulfield man after the Tattslotto ticket he purchased on a whim delivered him a $670,000 windfall. The man held one of the 10 Division One winning entries drawn last Saturday (Aug. 19) and took home a total prize of $676,772.50. The local man looks forward to starting a new chapter in his life as he sets his sights on a new place to call home. His winning system entry was purchased at Caulfield Authorised Newsagency, 14 Derby Rd, Caulfield East.

The 13 charges relate to three complainants and are alleged to have occurred between 1996 and 2004.

Police will also allege the man came into contact with the complainants through his role at a Keysborough temple. The investigation remains ongoing.

Victoria Police encourages all victims of sexual assault and child abuse, and anyone who has knowledge of such a crime, to make a report.

Stolen car evades Police

■ Detectives have arrested a man after he allegedly evaded police in a stolen car on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 19).

Police spotted a vehicle, which was allegedly stolen from Pearcedale, on Wellington Rd in Clayton about 1pm.

With assistance from the Air Wing, the car was followed through Noble Park, Dandenong and Carrum Downs.

The male driver came to a stop in traffic on Dandenong Rd East in Frankston, near the intersection of Overton Rd

A police vehicle stopped near the car where officers got out.

The car allegedly reversed and crashed into the police vehicle. There were no injuries.

The 26-year-old Pearcedale man was arrested at the scene.

He is assisting Police with their enquiries.

Camberwell luck

■ Ten Camberwell shoppers have a pep in their step after their syndicate scored Division One in last weekend’s TattsLotto draw. The group syndicate, called Top Ten, held one of the 10 division one winning entries. Each division one winning entry scored $535,054.40.

Shares into the winning syndicate were purchased at Camberwell Lotto and Mobile, 741 Burke Road, Camberwell, as well as East Boundary Road Lotto, Lucky St Albans Lotto and Lucky Well.

Cr Marcia Griffin B.A. Dip Ed B Com. MBA (prelim) GAICD Stonnington Council North Ward South Yarra, Toorak, Kooyong 0429 239 413 mgriffin@ stonnington.vic.gov.au

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Local Briefs

Kindergarten opens

■ Mordialloc MLA Tim Richardson has participated in the opening of the Elonera kindergarten buildings.

“It was great to join with the committee, led by Janique Hankin s, and the range of parents that for 60 years have contributed to this wonderful volunteer-led community kinder,” he said.

“To Hema Srekrishnan, who is an incredible educator who put her mark on this new three-year-old space, we thank you for your dedication, and we thank all the educators and education support staff that work in early childhood education.

“It started out as a dream with then president Anna Hughes, who is a wonderful leader in our local community, and she set out on a mission for a number of years – after chatting under that historic gum tree that has been there for many, many years – to go about doubling the capacity.

“It will be 61 places at Elonera kindergarten. And it comes at a time of significant reform in early childhood education in Victoria. We see three-year-old kinder going up to 15 hours placement by 2029, and then we see preprep, the 30 hours of critical, important and rich education in early childhood.

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“We have a shout-out for all our early childhood educators. We have seen a lot of development with the City of Kingston in partnership across our local community, whether it is Acacia Avenue Kindergarten, Chelsea Heights Kindergarten or Chelsea Kindergarten recently, and all of the significant investments that have been made. We are really proud of what we have been achieving in early childhood education in the Mordialloc electorate,” Mr Richardson said.

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■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of a man in Bangholme.

A 52-year-old Winston Hills man was arrested with the assistance of NSW Police. He faced Paramatta Local Court and extradition to Victoria was granted.

The man has been charged with manslaughter and was expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

The arrest follows an incident in Bangholme on September 7 last year where a man was struck by a bobcat at a business on Bangholme Rd.

The 34-year-old Devon Meadows man was conveyed to hospital however he subsequently passed away.

The parties involved in the incident were known to each other.

Booze bandits

■ Four youths have been arrested following a spate of alleged thefts from bottle shops and supermarkets across Melbourne’s southeast this month.

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Ward, Kyle

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Wilson, Mark

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Between August 3-15, 28 liquor stores –predominantly in the Glen Eira-Bayside area – were targeted by thieves.

Alcohol, cigarettes, vapes and cash were allegedly stolen from bottle shops and supermarkets in Carnegie, Caulfield South, Malvern East, Brighton, Sandringham, Bentleigh, Armadale, Boxhill, Glen Huntly, Camberwell, Doncaster East, Heatherton, Lower Plenty, Blackburn, Bulleen, Montmorency, St Helena and Macleod.

Police will allege employees were threatened in some incidents, however, no one was injured. It is believed the incidents are linked.

Officers have recovered a vehicle – an Audi Q3 – believed to have been stolen in an alleged aggravated burglary in Bulleen on August 12, before being used in the alleged shop thefts.

Following extensive enquiries, detectives from the Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit arrested a 16-year-old boy from Narre Warren. He was charged with burglary and three counts of theft.

Following further investigations, detectives – with assistance from the Greater Dandenong Divisional Response Unit – executed warrants at homes in Dandenong and Hallam, arresting three youths, a Victoria Police representative said.

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‘Your Success Is Our Business’

■ Armed Crime Squad detectives have arrested six people over the past week as part of their investigation into an incident where a Chinese national was kidnapped and attempts were made to extort money from him.

A 21-year-old woman, who is a Chinese national, contacted police on August 16 after receiving information via WeChat that a male friend was being held hostage.

The 19-year-old man, who is also a Chinese national, told the woman he was being held hostage in a CBD apartment by a number of armed men.

The men also made demands for $200,000 from the teenager.

Police attended the apartment about 1.20am on Thursday (Aug. 17) and located the man without incident.

Warrants were subsequently executed at residential properties in the Melbourne CBD and Docklands, and three men were arrested.

All three are Chinese nationals.

The trio were interviewed by police and a 23-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, were subsequently charged with false imprisonment, attempted armed robbery, common law assault, unlawful assault, extortion and blackmail.

They faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Aug. 18) and were bailed to appear

again on November 9. A 21-year-old man was released pending further enquiries.

Detectives arrested three more men in relation to the incident.

A 23-year-old man, a 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old man, all Chinese nationals were arrested in Docklands and subsequently interviewed.

The trio has been released pending further enquiries and the investigation remains ongoing.

Earlier this year Victoria Police published updated information in relation to a number of scams where Mandarin-speaking Chinese students have predominantly been targeted.

These scams often involve fake information being provided to victims in order to extort money from them.

Idea for veterans

■ Retired veterans having trouble settling in the community may wish to assist at their local theatre company. The companies are always looking for assistance.

“People don’t realise that theatre is comprised of 80 per cent off stage and about 20 per cent on stage,” says veteran Peter Kemp.

“Off stage there are plenty of openings, such as front of house where the audience is met by a member handing out programs, barkeeping where people can have a drink and ticket selling.

“Behind the stage, there are electricians, carpenters, artists painting the sets, prop manufacture, set builders, stagehands and stage managers.

“As in the Armed Forces, teamwork in theatre is a necessity, but not only teamwork, joining a theatre group is a good way to meet new friends, learn new skills and, if you are so inclined, even appear onstage.”

Theatre companies might consider looking for new personnel, known by some members, or if not known, at their nearest RSL,” Mr Kemp said.

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Nervous Atmosphere

■ The Nervous Atmosphere, a Chamber Made work by Zoë Barry, co-presented by Arts House, will be presented from September 13-17 at the North Melbourne Town Hall.

The Nervous Atmosphere is a response to artist Zoë Barry’s life-altering encounters with lightning.

In September 2008, Zoë was driving her car when lightning struck the windscreen –then minutes later another strike hit the road in front of the bonnet. Six months later, lightning hit Zoë’s home while she was inside.

“Fortunately my car and house protected me from the full force of the strikes,” said Zoë. “But I did develop strange symptoms that affected my regulatory system, brain function, spacial awareness and state of mind.

“These experiences changed how I exist within nature. I thought that nature had chosen me. I felt like I was leaving the human realm, as if lightning could see me, and that it would keep finding me.”

Told through text, live looped cello and striking design, The Nervous Atmosphere is a transportive new Chamber Made solo work, co-presented by Arts House and created by Zoë, who is a cellist, composer and theatremaker.

The Nervous Atmosphere is a haunting glimpse into myriad strange symptoms as well as the chaos and confusion provoked by these bizarre and terrifying moments.

Zoë says she made this work to make some sense of it all, to keep the vibration of that moment in time resonating, so we can experience it together. “It is highly charged – the nervous atmosphere.”

Ahead of the premiere season, Zoë will be joined by Associate Professor Jonathan W. Marshall for Invisible Forces. This discussion about 19th century parascience, neurology and magnetism as well as the profound experiences that charge The Nervous Atmosphere will take place on Thursday, September 7 at 6.30pm. Duration: One hour. Free to book www.artshouse.com.au

Arts House Co-Artistic Directors, Emily Sexton and Nithya Nagarajan, highlighted that The Nervous Atmosphere is generating a huge amount of excitement and anticipation.

“Zoë is an exceptional artist and generous music leader as exemplified in her award as Telstra Music Teacher of the Year a few years back. We are proud to support an artist based in regional Victoria to premiere a cutting-edge new work in Melbourne,” said Emily and Nithya.

Performance Season: September 13 - 17 at 7.30pm Wed – Sat, 5pm Sun ; Thu Sep 14 – Auslan interpreted performance + post-show artist talk; Sun Sep 17– Relaxed performance

Venue: Arts House – North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne

Tickets: $35 Pay if you can + booking fee; $20 Standard ticket + booking fee $10 BLAKTIX + booking fee

Duration: 70 minutes

Bookings: artshouse.com.au or 9322 3720

- Cheryl Threadgold

Flick Fest

■ The Smartfone Flick Fest (SF3) has entered itsninth year… and final entries are coming in for the 2023 festival.

Scores of international films have already been received and Australian entries so far include some from urban and regional New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland. Entries must close September 1.

Local Victorian entrants already in the running for the more than 40 awards and prizes include adults and kids in the following locations: Caroline Springs, Craigieburn, Fitzroy North, Reservoir, North Warrandyte, Box Hill North, South Yarra, Brighton, Parkdale, Frankston, South Melbourne, Olinda.

Saturday, November 18 is the Gala Finals screening from 6.30pm and VIP party from 5pm - all at the Actors Centre Australia in Leichhardt.

‘Cosi’

at Heidelberg TC

■ Rehearsals are well underway for Heidelberg Theatre Company's production of Cosi, being presented from September 8-23 at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna.

Written by Louis Nowra and directed by Bruce Akers, Cosi is set in a psychiatric institution in Melbourne in 1971 during the changing social climate caused mainly by the war in Vietnam.

Lewis has recently left Uni and faces the challenge of directing the Mozart opera Cosi Fan Tutte, staged in a burnt-out theatre with the patients as cast members.

Initially hesitant, he becomes emotionally involved with his patients-cum-actors as his operatic production lurches forward and anti-war protests rage outside.

Filled with an over-enthusiastic cast who can’t sing, act or speak Italian, what could possibly go wrong?

Performance Details: September 8 - 23. Evening performances at 8pm; Sundays and middle Saturday at 2pm

Venue: Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna

Bookings: 9457 4117 or www.htc.org.au

Content notice: The play includes strong language, theatrical haze and the use of herbal cigarettes.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Club Vegas

■ Las Vegas comes to Melbourne in Club Vegas - the Spectacle being presented at The Athenaeum Theatre, Collins St, Melbourne, on September 1-2.

Singers, dancers, illusionists, aerialists and multi-talented performers in award winning million-dollar costumes will entertain audiences in what is described as 'a mesmerising new realm of escapism’.

The creative team that brings all this together includes artistic director Adam Bahoudian and Nina Bahoudian, a Helpmann Award nominated costume designer.

The show features a cast of 22 Australian performers led by Club Vegas host/comedy funny man Gino Starr (played by James Liotta) who will share the spotlight with illusionist (Sam Powers), singers (Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and J’aime Holland) who will salute many famous icons who have graced Las Vegas showroom stages; aerialists, international circus performers, dancers, 'mind blowing staging and jawdropping props', with the spotlight on a glittering 15-foot motorized Stiletto.

There is a wide variety of music and songs featured in Club Vegas - the Spectacle, including Ricky Martin, David Guetta, Dua Lip, BTS, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Barry Manilow, Earth Wind and Fire, Ed Sheeran, Wayne Newton, Shakira, Tina Turner and Donna Summer.

Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne

Season: September 1 and September 2

Performance times: Fri, Sat 7.30pm, Sat

2.00pm

Price: Tickets from $69 (transaction fees apply)

Bookings: Ticketmaster.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Pirates of Penzance

■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera (Victoria) presents The Pirates of Penzance from August 2527 at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton.

This light-hearted farce follows a group of English peers of the realm to become pirates and then take on an apprentice, Frederic, by mistake.

Frederic does his duty by the pirates until turning 21. He informs his former master, the Pirate King, that it is now his duty to hunt them until they are wiped from the earth, and joins a nervous band of policemen to clash with the gung-ho pirates.

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■ Antipodes Theatre have re-imagined the classic Broadway musical, Guys and Dolls, and invited the audience in as guests at the Hot Box nightclub where gambler Sky Masterson (Javon King) falls for the Savea-Soul Mission’s Sarah Brown (Maddison Coleman).

The simple, single set (Bianca Pardo) contains a seven piece band under the auspices of pianist David Butler making this an ensemble performance as opposed to an extravagant production full of routines where dancers, chorus and principles have delineated functions.

What emerges is a more nuanced and creative production where there is a greater rapport between performers, musicians and audience.

● ● Morgan Thomas-Connor (Cherry), Rhys Carter (Lewis), Timothy Camilleri (Roy), Aimee Sanderson (Julie) and Angelique Malcolm (Ruth) rehearse Cosi.

To add further confusion and complication, Frederic also falls in love with Mabel, daughter of Major-General Stanley, but the small print of his indenture papers puts the wedding plans of the happy couple into utter disarray.

Who will win out: the pirates or police? Will the lovers, Frederic and Mabel, ever be reunited?

The new production from Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria , directed by Ron Pidcock with musical direction from Trevor Henley, pays homage to the 1981 Broadway interpretation.

The show remains faithful to Gilbert’s story and songs such as Poor Wand’ring One, I Am The Very Model of a Modern Major-General, With Cat-like Tread and A Policeman’s Lot Is Not A Happy One.

Performing Details: August 25, 26 at 7.30pm, August 26, 27 at 2pm

Venue: Alexander Theatre (Monash University), 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton.

Bookings: www.gsov.org.au

The production also tours to Corinella (September 2), Wonthaggi (September 9 and 10). Bookings also via website.

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Magic Flute

■ The Met’s retelling of Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), directed by Simon Burney, redefines Mozart’s 1791 classic for the 21st century.

What sets Burney’s production apart is the inclusion of visual artist Blake Haberman’s shadow puppetry and chalkboard drawings, along with foley artist Ruth Sullivan and the entire orchestra conducted by Natalie Stutzmann featured upfront and onstage demonstrating its artifice in real-time.

Of course, none of the visual cleverness would succeed were it not for the excellent performances from a talented cast.

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino, soprano Erin Morley as Pamina, baritone Thomas Oliemans as Papageno and soprano Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, as well as the rest of the company, more than match the fantastical goings on around them with vocal talent.

In ironic self-awareness, titles, sets, and props are presented via live video projection. Wonderfully inventive, to mention just a few of the spectacular elements, folded paper becomes a flock of birds, elephants, and deer appear in giant chalk drawings to become a forest, Pamina’s face cleverly screened onto Tamino’s white tshirt only enhances the magical feel of the production.

An exceptionally visual moment is when boy sopranos Deven Agge, Julian Knopf and Luka Zylik morph into their human forms from their shadow puppet doppelgangers.

The conceptual barrier is further comically broken as Papageno (Thomas Oliemans) wanders through the orchestra pit carrying his ladder. Flute solo Seth Morris accompanies Tamino on his travels, following behind him back onstage.

Oliemans then summons Bryan Wagorn to his glockenspiel, now also onstage. Rather than detracting from it, the echoes of the modern world bring this classic story to life, producing a laudable, contemporary version of Mozart’s singspiel. Running time: 3 hours 30 minutes.

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- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Clearly, directors Trudy Dunn and Brandon Pape have delighted in the potential this affords with cabaret seating and performers interacting with the audience.

None of the verve and energy of Frank Loesser’s music and lyrics is lost and the Swirling/Burrows book is faithfully followed.

In fact, the timing of lines has been captured and delivery enhanced by all the cast in large part because of this added intimacy.

The communication between singers and the band is also given dimension making the songs musical collaborations at times. The musicians, themselves, serve a dual function walking through as the Mission’s band breaking the mold we have come to expect of musicals.

Choreographer Carolyn Ooi and movement Director Jonathan Homsey, in equal measure, have helped with the seamlessness of the show’s progression. The unity of the cast’s movement and the inventiveness of the action make the spectacle original and entertaining. Of particular note was the transition between New York and Havana.

What once would have involved a set change behind a curtain has been inventively managed through ingenious choreography that is simple and effective. The ensemble cast, capable of multiple roles, transform without any loss or disruption to the story.

Responsibility for the musical’s progression then falls on the entire cast and not just the principles. The energy exuded in the dance routines is as compelling as the interaction between all the cast members.

Indeed, the ambience is established from the moment the audience walks into the auditorium with characters welcoming us into the Hot Box while also carrying on conversations between themselves and interacting as if we were part of the production. The audience could well consider themselves the unacknowledged performers who didn’t quite get their names in the program.

The short season at Chapel off Chapel could well be a revelation for those companies still trying to emulate the past. Reinvention is the key.

- Review by David McLean

Hans Zimmer

■ After two sell-out concerts at Hamer Hall in May, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and conductor Nicholas Buc are back to pay tribute to one of the most influential film composers of all time in The Music of Hans Zimmer.

With Nicholas Buc being joined by fellow podcasters from the popular Art of the Score, Andrew Pogson and Dan Golding, these encore concert events are not to be missed.

“The evening was an equal share of enthralling musical performances, quick-wit comedy and an insight into the life of one of cinema’s all-time greats.

“With Nicholas Buc at the helm of an 80piece orchestra that never faltered, the night was an endless rush of strands of hair standing razor sharp to the ceiling,” said Milkbar Magazine

The Music of Hans Zimmer presented by The Art of the Score

Date: Friday- Saturday, December 15-16, 7.30pm. Venue: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne

Tickets: on sale 10am Thursday August 24

Visit: mso.com.au

Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ The 1812 Theatre: Picnic at Hanging Rock (by Tom Wright) Until August 26 at The 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Dexter Bourke. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au or 97583964

■ The Basin Theatre Group: The 39 Steps (adapted by Patrick Barlow) Until August 29 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Michael Jewell. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Frozen Jr Unti lAugust 20 at Centenary Hall, Williamstown. www.wmtc.org

■ Peridot Theatre Company: Things I know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) Until August 20 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director; Kellie Tweeddale. Bookings: www.peridot.com.au

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group: The Normal Heart (by Larry Kramer) August 17 – 26 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: George Benca. Bookings: Trybooking or 0493 166 774.

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Fracked! Or Please Don’t Use the F-Word (by Alistair Beaton) August 18 – September 2 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: https://brightontheatre.com.au/project/ season-3-fracked/

■ Theatre of the Damned presents Willy Russell's musical Blood Brothers Until August 26 at Belmont High School Performing Arts Centre, Geelong. Champagne and supper after opening night. Book tickets through www.trybooking.com/CFSQB Enquiries: 0425 786 843.

■ Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Victoria: Pirates of Penzance, August 25-27 at The Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton. Director: Ron Pidcock; Musical Director: Trevor Henley; Choreographer: Lauren Lee Innis-Youren. Bookings: 9905 1111 or boxoffice@monash.edu

■ Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC): Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Until September 2 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt St., Cranbourne. Bookings: www.cpacmusicaltheatre.com

■ Melbourne French Theatre: Flagrant Délire (by Jean-Pierre Martinez) August 22 –26 at The Stables, Meat Market, 2 Wreckyn St. (Cnr. Courtney St.), North Melbourne. Director: Luca Romani. Producer: Michael Bula. Bookings: www. melbournefrenchtheatre. org.au

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Third Act (by Emma Wood) August 25 – September 9 at 29a Burke Rd., East Malvern. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: 1300 131 552 or www.malverntheatre.com.au/book-tickets

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

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Little Miss Sunshine (by James Lapine and William Finn) September 1 – 16 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director and Musical Director: Harrison Ewart-Dart; Choreographer: Leah Osburn. Booking: Trybooking or 9583 6896.

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

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Cosi (Louis Nowra) September 8 – 12 at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Bookings: 9457 4117 or boxoffice@ htc.org.au.

■ Geelong Lyric Theatre Society: Jersey Boys October 6 – 14 at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. Enquiries: www.glts.asn.au/

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

547

■ CPP Community Theatre: Oliver! October 6 – 14 at the Mahon Theatre, Aquinas College, 46 Great Ryrie St., Ringwood. Bookings: https://bit.ly/3pTjn40 Enquiries: tickets@cppcommunitytheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

EISTEDDFOD BY THE BAY

■ The Gala Night for the City of Kingston

Aria from Grand Opera in the 2023 Eisteddfod by the Bay will be presented on Wednesday, August 30 at 7.15pm at The Blackbox Theatre, Kingston Arts Centre.

The City of Kingston Aria from Grand Opera will be presented at the conclusion of two full days of classical singing. The Adjudicator will be Carrie Barr with Sue Goessling as accompanist.

Eisteddfod by the Bay offers five sections annually: Speech and Drama, Choral Festival, Junior Vocal, Senior Vocal and Pianoforte. It is a not for profit group, established in 1955, and has been presented annually for 68 years.

Convenor Jill Page says: “Eisteddfod by the Bay was thrilled that the winner of the City of Kingston Aria from Grand Opera 2022, Austin Haynes, then won the prestigious Herald Sun Aria 2022. Four of EBTB winners were successful in winning awards at the Herald Sun Aria last year.”

Event Details: Wednesday, August 30 commencing at 7.15pm

Venue: The Black Box Theatre, Kingston Arts Centre, cnr South Rd. and Nepean H'way, Moorabbin. Parking is available behind the venue, or in Nepean H'way, South Rd., and Station St

Further Information: Jill Page: jillbpage@gmail.com

- Cheryl Threadgold

Monument

■ As the youngest woman elected to lead her country, Edith Aldridge (Sarah Sutherland), on little sleep, must face the public but there are rumours of a marriage collapse and her retinue of advisors is stuck in another state.

A 22 year-old makeup artist and David Jones shop assistant, Rosie (Julia Hanna) has been hurriedly arranged to help prepare Edith for her big moment and has just 90 minutes to work miracles.

The interplay between Edith and Rosie provides playwright, Emily Sheehan, the opportunity to explore social class, political hype, inherited privilege and the judgements we make about women and even the makeup industry.

There is humour to be found in stripping back the pretence of the political machine as Edith sits in the chair and in Rosie’s outlook on finance and truth.

There is also menace in the assumed entitlement and fears of extortion that surface as the front of makeup is applied. Sheehan balances and builds the tension brilliantly.

Hanna’s depiction of Rosie is disarmingly dazzling. She has the cadence and intonation we would normally associate with a garrulous blatherskite and yet she is capable of reading the truth in Edith’s remarks and rescuing Edith from her doubts and insecurities.

She’s also self-assured in her makeup skills. By the same token, Sarah takes her character from crisis to assurance, power to self-doubt and comes to accept Rosie’s advice as genuine.

Hanna and Sarah find the human element in their characters with which we can all identify. Despite being from opposite ends of the social spectrum, their characters unite as equals.

Sophie Woodward’s set and costumes play on the fashion motif. The raised circular dais surrounded by curtains is a nod to haute couture.

Director, Ellie Caldwell, by a simple change of position in the chair or relative height, insinuates the changing dynamic between the characters.

The relevance of Sheehan’s Monument, in an age when women in leadership are still criticised for how they look and what they wear, cannot be understated.

This premiere production adds to the discourse and challenges many of our assumptions. Makeup is not simply frivolous frippery nor are the working class fooled by appearances. Sheehan’s play and Red Stitch help identify the truth behind the façade.

Red Stitch

Until September 3

Bookings: www.redstitch.net

Review by David McLean

Synergy

■ An innovative collaboration between Bayside U3A Writers and the Bayside U3A Painting for Pleasure Groups has led to the creation of Synergy, a book celebrating the words of 22 writers and the works of 12 artists.

An ode to the creative powers of Bayside residents, the 142-page, A-5 sized, full-colour anthology will be launched by renown local writer and literary journalist, Jane Sullivan, during Seniors Festival this October.

Dr Cheryl Threadgold, convener of the Writers Group, spearheaded the project which rapidly took shape thanks to the enthusiastic support of Nance Silverman, Geoff Rolls, Dr Vicki Cowling and the artists, together with the writers, including ‘page-maker’ Evelyn Cronk, who all wholeheartedly embraced the idea.

“We have enjoyed meeting the writers and working with them. Producing this book has been a wonderful collaboration,’ said Nance Silverman on behalf of the Painting for Pleasure group.

“Writings inspired from art and art inspired by the written word provided a creative challenge for both groups, but the project wouldn’t have reach fruition without financial support from the Bayside U3A Executive and generous donors,” said Dr Threadgold

“We’re delighted and it’s a fitting tribute to mark the tenth anniversary of Bayside U3A.”

Stories and paintings reflect both local scenes such as a notorious trial at the Brighton Courthouse and the reflected tranquility of Albert Park Lake to Paris street scenes and a pilgrim’s progress on Camino de Santiago.

As writer Vivienne Player says in the book’s preface: “We all see the world and interpret it differently; hence the variety of styles, voices, formats and media in this collection.”

There will be a free Seniors Festival event to launch the anthology on Saturday, October 7 between 2pm and 4pm at the Beaumaris Community Centre in the Large Hall, 90 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris

This is a free event and bookings are essential. To secure a place, go to https:// BU3ASynergyLaunch.eventbrite.com.au Telephone enquiries: 9589 3798

For more information contact : 0412 424 598 or caw8744@outlook.com

- Carol West

Media Flashes

■ Neil Mitchell may retire from his 3AW morning program, to be replaced in that timeslot by Tom Elliott, speculate Alice Coster and Jackie Epstein of the Herald Sun. They tip that Jacqui Felgate will take over the Drive shift, with Tony Moclair to be host of the afternoon program.

■ Geelong Arts Centre has held the grand opening of its transformed Little Malop St building, after more than four years of construction.

The Life Swap

still having grey skies and wintry temperatures, anything that takes a reader to warmer climes to escape is welcome.

While not all can head off up north, readers can indulge theiur fantasy of living in warmer climes in Barbara Hannay’s latest novel, The Life Swap, which is partly based in the tropical rainforest of North Queensland.

The chief protagonist, Tess, is feeling burnt our from her uninspiring job and her busy city lifestyle. (Many feel that at some time in their lives.)

She is just drifting in her personal relationships and is definitely in a rut. Her mother died a few years previously, and Tess knows she should grab every day and make something ot if. But how to do that?

Enter Tess’s godmother, Luna, a jewellery maker who lives a simple rustic life in the North Queensland rainforest.

Keen to expand her jewellery business, and this means making some big city con- nections. So Luna suggests that she and Tess swap homes for a few months, so each can embrace a new direction.

Naturally, there will be some skeletons in the closet that will pop out over the course of the story, and both Tess and Luna ponder whether taking great risks can lead to great rewards.

Barbara Hannay has had more that 12 million books sold across the planet and they have been translated into 26 languages, so Hannay knows her stuff.

Embracing the concept of writing about what one knows, she lives in Townsville with beautiful sea view of the Coral Sea and surrounded by tropical scenery and colourful characters, which inevitably make their way into her novels.

The Life Swap by Barbara Hannay is published by Penguin Random House and is available at book stores or on line.

- Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Frankston Theatre Group: A Slice of Saturday Night (the Heather Brothers) August 23 at 7pm at The Shed, Overport Park, Somerset Rd, Frankston South. Director: Keith Gledhill. Audition enquiries: gledhills1@tpg.com.au.

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: A Christmas Carol (by Charles Dickens) August 25 from 2.00pm; August 28 from 7.00pm at WTC’s Crossroads Theatre, Cnr Duncans Rd and Synott St., Werribee. Director: Alaine Beek. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0439 690 091 or email hello@essencetheatre. productions

■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: Falsettos, September 9 11.00am-2.00pm, September 10 Callbacks from 11.00am. Director: Joel Stevenson; Musical Director: Carmel Slater; Choreographer: Bron Croatto. Audition enquiries and bookings: Kasey at lyrictheatrenews@gmail.com

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again) (by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) (new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) August 29 from 7.30pm, August 30 from 7.30pm, September 3 from 10.30am at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0417 694 567.

- Cheryl Threadgold

of Kingston Aria from Grand Opera Adjudicator, Carrie Barr.

● ● ● ● Barbara Hannay

1000th show at Werribee

Rourke’s Reviews

Mamamoo: My Con The Movie

■ (G). 124 minutes.

Delightful concert film that also contains plenty of interviews with group members Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein and Hwasa

Features so many of the group’s hit songs, and lets us see what a close knit group they are, having been together for 10 years (debuting in 2014, the group officially celebrate their 10th anniversary next year).

Though the film seems to have several endings, this is a must-see for fans of this fantastic group, whose members have all established successful solo careers too.

Look out for DVD and streaming options over the coming months.

RATING - *****

Ransomed

■ (M). 132 minutes.

Inspired by a true kidnapping case that occurred in Lebanon in 1986, this absorbing, at-times exciting drama/action/thriller is a worthy companion piece to the recent Korean films, Escape From Mogadishu and The Point Men.

The action sequences are expertly crafted, the story always maintains interest, and the chemistry between Ha Jung-woo and Ju Ji-hoon is excellent.

A film worth seeking out when it arrives on DVD.

RATING - ***½

Shin Ultraman

■ (M). 112 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas August 24.

Strikingly clever blend of oldschool homage and updated social commentary and satire, this is a perfect companion piece with director Shinji Higuchi’s equally impressive Shin Godzilla.

Based on the 1960s TV series, this thoughtfully carries over the enjoyable atmosphere of the original show, while presenting the material in a way that allows the filmmakers (who also have Shin Kamen Rider arriving very soon) to examine the mindset of today’s world.

The cinematography is outstanding, perfectly ‘departmentalising’ the public service and their intricate inner workings.

The acting is on-target, with Masami Nagasawa a particular stand-out.

A superhero movie that is actually fun, and not painfully overlong.

RATING - ****

Sound of Freedom

■ (M). 131 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas August 24.

Uncomfortably manipulative, at times even exploitative, this distorted ’true’ story shamefully tackles the horrific, serious subject matter of child sex-trafficking like it is a cliched, direct-to-video, 1980s style action/thriller, and if various reporting is correct, contains embellishments and untruths in regards to its lead character, former Home Security Investigations agent Timothy Ballard. Jim Caviezel (The Thin Red Line, Deja Vu) is a talented actor, but his unhinged, far right views (he openly embraces the conspiracy-laden QAnon movement) are troublesome at the very least, and the faith-based undercurrent crosses over into the offensive.

There is a powerful, insightful movie to be made on this subject, but Sound Of Freedom definitely isn’t it.

While co-writer/director Alejandro Gomez Monteverde (who helmed the critically acclaimed Bella in 2006) has stated that he has taken liberties with the facts of the story, and does seem to convey general good intentions, this specific material needed more careful treatment, and the deliberate vagueness to the villainous elite who commit these crimes, has allowed right wing conspiracists to fuel false stories like PizzaGate.

Caviezel’s distressingly simplistic speech and blatant call to audience members to buy more tickets at the film’s end is repugnant.

A superior film dealing with similar subject matter is the 2008 Japanese drama, Children Of The Dark It is flawed, but it is far more respectful to its subject matter than what this is.

RATING - *

The Wicker Man

■ The Final Cut (MA). 93 minutes. Limited season begins on August 24.

Director Robin Hardy and screenwriter Anthony Shaffer’s brilliant, highly influential 1973 folkhorror/thriller arrives in cinemas for a limited time, to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

This is Hardy’s 93 minute ‘Final Cut ’, which he prepared in 2013. If you haven’t seen this seminal classic, then this is the perfect time to do so.

RATING - *****

- Aaron Rourke

● ● ● ● Stella Sidlow, Nash Chihaka, Claire Sidlow at the 1000th production of ‘What Was That?’ at Werribee Park Mansion. Photos: Malcolm Threadgold.

● ● ● ● Beth Lindner and Bronwyn Hocking.

● ● Paul and Nelli Skinner.

● ● Kiana McRae and Florence Cappler-Shillington

● ● ● ● Amberlie Cameron-Smith and Katrina McRae

■ Irene Hewitt was born in 1922 and began singing at an early age. Irene was 18 when she became the resident vocalist in Tye's Radio Revue on 3XY, which was broadcast every Sunday night from the Princess Theatre

The compere was Eric Pearce, and Irene sang Ida Sweet As Apple Cider as her debut song on the show. On many occasions Irene sang duets with Jack Perry

She sang at many of the local dances and was also resident vocalist at the Coconut Grove Nightclub in Chapel St, South Yarra.

Around that time she married her first husband, who played saxophone in the band at The Coconut Grove. Irene also sang regularly at the famous Chevron Hotel

In 1954 Irene appeared on the national radio show Australia's Hour of Song with Dick Fair She was a regular guest on ABC radio shows and sang on cruise ships.

In 1957 Irene was cast in the television series Take That which was a ‘live to air’ 15minute school classroom comedy. It was one of the first comedy shows produced by Crawford Productions, a bit like Yes What, the old radio series. Take That also starred English actor Phillip Stainton, Joff Ellen, Frank Rich, Keith Eden and Jack Perry.

Irene sang on many television variety shows during her career. Her film credits include Blue Fire Lady, Dimboola,

Whatever Happened To ... Irene Hewitt

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

Jack Bowkett, from the singing group The Tunetwisters

and his wife and they always sent each other Christmas cards. Irene played guest roles in many television series including Prisoner and The Henderson Kids

Irene loved music and was a regular attendee at the International Sinatra meetings. Some of her recordings were - When Johnny Comes Marching Home, I Didn't Know The Gun Was Loaded and One More River To Cross (with Don Harper and His Orchestra).

In 1997 Irene was a guest vocalist at a special fundraising concert for 96.5FM. It was a big show with Val Jellay, Clyde Simpson, Bruce Skeggs, David McGee, Ray Lawrence, The Creole Bells and many others in the line up.

Irene Hewitt loved life and when she was very ill she just refused to give in and slipped out of the hospital to visit her friends. She passed away in 2004 and I attended her funeral. Long time friends Terry Gill and Carole Anne got everyone singing. Irene would have loved it and also the thunderous applause as the coffin was carried out of the funeral parlour.

One of the great singers and characters of the Melbourne showbusiness scene, Irene Hewitt

Kevin Trask

I Live With Me Dad

and Lonely Hearts

During the 1970s Irene performed in Sydney night clubs as a comedienne and worked with

In 1981 Irene was cast as Mrs Swabb, the housekeeper, in an Australian tour of the Alan Bennett-play, Habeus Corpus. The cast included a great bunch of popular television actors - English actor Frank Thornton (Are You Being Served), Pat McDonald (Number 96) and Liz Burch (The Flying Doctors) . There was a night during the tour when a leg snapped off the stage settee that almost everyone had to sit on. Irene madly searched around back stage in the dark and finally walked onstage with a paint tin which she popped under the edge of the settee and the play proceeded without a hitch. She remained friends with Frank Thornton

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

CUP OF SHEPP AND GV ART CONTEST

■ Congratulations to the winners of A Cup of Shepp and GV art contest

Greater Shepparton City Council, through its brand Shepparton and Goulburn Valley, announced the five talented winners of the art contest, A Cup of Shepp and GV.

Inspired by the diverse community and its peoples, this contest aimed to showcase the hidden talents in the community and the opportunity for residents to develop creative artwork representing some of the unique towns found within the region.

Open to all ages, the competition ran across four weeks from Monday July10 to Sunday August 6, receiving a total of 46 submissions from local artists, re[resenting Shepperton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie and Murchison.

Based on technique and skill, concept and creativity, representation of the town and use of the format for the purpose of a coffee cup, the judges came to an agreement and the five winners were announced.

■ Anni Jane Linklater –Mooroopna

■ Karren Pollerd – Tatura

■ Katelyn Trevaskis – Murchison

■ Stephanie Taylor – Dookie

■ Kat Parker – Shepparton.

Winners and finalists will be invited to attend an awards ceremony where the winning artworks will be revealed and prizes presented.

The winners will receive an art package, including a voucher for art supplies, entry to an art workshop and more.

The winning artworks will also be celebrated through limited-edition print run of coffee sups to be featured in cafes and restaurants across the region.

Greater Shepparton City Council

True to Life

True to Life – Brendan Huntley.

The title for the exhibition True to Life is a curious frame – what is immediately striking is the playful rendering and recording of things.

Brendan Huntley’s seventh exhibition with Tolarno Galleries channels his distinct visual language to extend three bodies of work; large Cocoon Head sculptures, small clay ‘Pinhead’ sculptures and faces feel

The Arts

How does one cope with large number of visitors walking through their home? Who were some of the special people who came to visit? Were there areas of the Housemuseum that were off limits to visitors?

A Q&A session will allow guests to ask questions to the three family members. Join the family for a glass of bubbly, following the forum.

Date: Saturday September 16. 3pm-4.30pm.

Tour the Lyon Collection: By Appointment Only

The current exhibition shows works from the Lyon Collection by artists Emily Floyd, Peter Atkins, Penny Byrne, Constance Zikos, Patricia Piccinini, together with new acquisitions to the museum’s permanent collection.

Still going strong

with Peter Kemp

like a relic of a myth or fairy tale. Both his paintings and sculptures retain organic traces of their making –the stamp of a seed pod, finger and palm marks in clay, Or the textures of a mudbrick wall where an unstretched linen canvas first lay.

These physical accidents or ‘footprints’ interplay with the mechanical tools and processes Huntley employs; refashioned stamps such as marker lids, wooden toys, and baking moulds mimic natural forms in an uncanny way. Story by Anita Spooner.

Exhibition closes September 2.

Tolarno Galleries

Level 5. 104 Exhibition St.

Melbourne

Lyon House

■ If walls could talk, What’s it like live in a museum?

The Lyon House Museum has been cited as one of the world’s most intriguing private museums.

Since its opening in 2008, the unique hybrid of home and public museum has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors from around the world.

Join the gallery for this afternoon with three members of the family –Corbett. Yueji and Carlin – as they reflect on what it was like to live in a Housemuseum for more than 15 years.

Tours are available on Wednesdays – Sundays by appointment only. Bookings can be made for a minimum of eight people per group.

Lyon House Museum Gallery 217-219 Cotham Rd, Kew 9817 2300

- Peter Kemp

Women In Music

■ American superstar violinist Esther Yoo, Principal Guest Conductor Xian Zhang, Yorta Yorta soprano, composer and Artistic Director of Short Black Opera, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon , Australian composers Elena KatsChernin and Mary Finsterer and Oz music legend Kate Ceberano, are just a few of the many talented female composers, conductors and musicians and artists that will take centre stage with the MSO over the coming months.

Throughout September and October, the MSO will Celebrate Women in Music with the world premieres of three new mainstage works by Australian female composers: 2023 MSO Composer in Residence Mary Finsterer; Cybec Young Composer in Residence, Melissa Douglas; and contemporary Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin.

■ John Michael Howson is forever on the go - either writing, performing, or talking showbizz. He is also waiting to hear from US if they have taken up rights to stage John's play all about the Andrew Sisters. Keep your fingers crossed.

That sinking feeling

■ Cujo was the name of Princess Di's much cherished luxury yacht. Despite the sadness in her life, the Princess entertained her pals on board Cujo Recent news on the high seas is that Cujo, with seven passengers on board, very nearly sank to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea until a rescue boat saved the water logged cruiser.

Birthday for EJ Holden

■ Sunday (Aug. 27) can't come soon enough to celebrate the 60th birthday bash for the EJ Holden. The celebration is being held at the Holden Musum, Trafalgar, where enthusiasts can drool over the Holdens of 1963-65 with their distingtive design lines, giant-sized steering wheels, and bench seats. In fact, 256,000 vehicles were sold. The Trafalgar Museum, once a dairy factory, is a historical monument to the EJ displaying almost every little thing that placed the EJ in the Motoring Almanac. Details on GoogleTrafalger Holden Museum.

Big bucks for Barbie

■ People magazine (US) has estimated Margot Robbie and movie Director husband Tom Ackerley will pocket a combined total of $40 million from their involvement in 'Barbie', the film. The $40 m includes salaries and bonuses.

No questions asked

■ In a quiet Peninsula town, it was time for the bi-annual Trash Collection Day. Residents were invited to leave unwanted items on the nature strip. One resident failed to get the email / message and left his just varnished outdoor chairs near the nature strip to dry. In the dead of night, the outdoor chairs vanished. Next came an anonymous note saying chairs mistaken as trash and can be retrieved at a secret location on one proviso, no questions asked. Tongues are wagging.

- John O’Keefe

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● ● ● Irene Hewitt

● John Michael Howson

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

WeHo OPENS FOR BUSINESS

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

All they need is you

■ The Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, provides a comfortable stay just off Route 101 and I-405.

Nestled in the outskirts of the Hollywood Hills, near the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Universal Studios Hollywood is a short drive away.

The Ramada Plaza is the perfect place to relax after a day of big-city excitement. A non-smoking hotel provides rest and rejuvenation with amenities like a flat-screen TV in every guest roomm and free Wi-Fi so you can stream your favorite shows.

Take a dip in our outdoor pool, lounge on the sundeck, or work out in the fitness center.

Enterprise car rental is on-site, with overnight guest parking available for an extra fee. Kitchen 24, on-site restaurant, is open 24/7 and features outdoor seating.

You are near all the glitz and glamor of Tinseltown. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife at The Viper Room, Troubadour, Whisky a Go Go, and other LA hot spots.

You can also tour Universal Studios Hollywood or catch a Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium, a Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena, or a Rams game at SoFi Stadium.

IRS getting tough

■ The IRS is getting a huge new slush fund of $80 billion. Looks like they’re going to be armed and ready to kill. Is the IRS allowed to do that? I guess yes! Here is one of the new IRS job listings: Major Duties: Adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially in maintaining honesty and integrity. Work a minimum of 50 hours per week, which may include irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends. Maintain a level of fitness necessary to effectively respond to life-threatening situations on the job. Carry a firearm and be willing to use deadly force, if necessary. Be willing and able to participate in arrests, execution of search warrants, and other dangerous assignments.

Getting a better sleep

■ Researchers discovered that eating more saturated fat and less fibre from foods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains led to reductions in slow-wave sleep, which is the deep, restorative kind. In general, clinical trials have also found that carbohydrates have a significant impact on sleep: People tend to fall asleep much faster at night when they consume a high-carbohydrate diet compared to when they consume a high-fat or high-protein diet. That may have something to do with carbs helping tryptophan cross into the brain more easily.

Country living

■ Living near a busy road can increase the risk of premature death by a fifth, according to new research. Scientists from New York University say people exposed to above average levels of air pollution were 20 per cent more likely to die over the next 14 years, mainly from cardiovascular disease. The study also shows that rates of heart attacks and stroke rose by 17 per cent among the affected. The findings open the door to screening programs and preventive measures that improve chances of survival. They were based on 50,000 people over 40 living in the Golestan region of Iran. Participants were mostly poor and agreed to have their health monitored during annual visits dating back to 2004.

Tattoos are now cool

■ Soldiers can now sport ink on their hands, behind their ears and on the back of their necks, according to an updated Army tattoo policy aimed largely at helping recruiters avoid the lengthy waiver process to bring recruits with body art into the service.

Army officials said the new policy would better align the service with social norms on tattoos and make the enlistment process simpler for recruits with tattoos in some areas of their bodies that were previously banned. The updated policy was issued by Army Secretary Christine Wormuth and went into immediate effect for soldiers and incoming recruits.

“We always review policy to keep the Army as an open option to as many people as possible who want to serve,” said Maj. Gen. Doug Stitt, the Army’s director of military personnel management. “This directive makes sense for currently serving soldiers and allows a greater number of talented individuals the opportunity to serve now.”

Out and About

Marriage is a good thing

■ Low-income women with children face a steep, lifetime “marriage tax” that discourages them from marrying, according to new research by the economists Elias Ilin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Laurence Kotlikoff of Boston University and Melinda Pitts of the Atlanta Fed

The three researchers looked beyond federal income taxes and analyzed the effects of all major federal and state programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid and Section 8 housing vouchers. Benefits are based on the income of the family, so forming a family through marriage tends to reduce per-person benefits. The economists estimate that if there were no financial penalty for getting married, women with children in the bottom fifth of incomes would have a 14 per cent higher marrying rate.

“Given the importance to children of living with both parents and the economic benefits to both children and adults of forming and maintaining a nuclear family, researching ways to make the fiscal system marriage neutral seems highly worthwhile,” the paper concludes.

Fewer restrooms

■ There are few things worse than having to hold it. Unfortunately, your chance of finding a public restroom in many American cities has been falling for years, and recent news suggests it could get worse. Starbucks, which opened its restrooms to non-paying visitors in 2018, may be reverting its policy, says Bloomberg Starbucks isn’t the first private establishment to be known for its lavatory. The US has a long legacy of businesses using restrooms as a selling point, including: Saloons, which were one of the most reliable places for men to relieve themselves in the 19th century, as long as they bought a pint; Department stores, which made clean restrooms for women a selling point in the late 19th century after realising there were few facilities dedicated to women; Gas stations, which became a popular restroom destination with the advent of the automobile. But it raises the question why do we rely on private businesses for restrooms in the first place?

Gavin’s special deal

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

We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper.

Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book to receive the ‘Special Rate of the Day’ for your advance bookings. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com

Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

It’s complicated. Public restrooms experienced a boom in the early 20th century due in part to Prohibition, as some feared that shutting down saloons would result in a toilet shortage. But several factors slowed momentum: High costs: Early 20th-century public restrooms (or “comfort stations”) were built with high ceilings and ornate tiles to give the image of high sanitation standards, but also made for expensive upkeep. Suburban flight: As Americans left cities for the ’burbs after World War II, the focus shifted to highway rest stops. Safety concerns: In the 1960s and ’70s, public restrooms became known for violence and drug use, leading many cities to shut off access.

So, what now? Starbucks is still a viable option; you may just have to purchase something. If you’re against spending to pee, The Portland Loo, based in Oregon, is an affordable, single-user public toilet designed to deter crime. It’s also been installed in Denver, Cincinnati and San Antonio.

God trending down

■ The vast majority of US adults believe in God, but the 81 per cent who do so is down 6 percentage points from 2017 and is the lowest in Gallup’s trend. Between 1944 and 2011, more than 90% of Americans believed in God. Gallup’s May 2-22 Values and Beliefs poll finds 17 per cent of Americans saying they do not believe in God. Gallup first asked this question in 1944, repeating it again in 1947 and twice each in the 1950s and 1960s. In those latter four surveys, a consistent 98 per cent said they believed in God. When Gallup asked the question nearly five decades later, in 2011, 92 per cent of Americans said they believed in God. A subsequent survey in 2013 found belief in God dipping below 90 per cent to 87 per cent , roughly where it stood in three subsequent updates between 2014 and 2017 before this year’s drop to 81 per cent. Gallup has also in recent years asked other questions aimed at measuring belief in God or a higher power. All find the vast majority of Americans saying they believe; when given the option, 5 per cent to 10 per cent have said they were “unsure.”

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By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au

Beccy, Adam

■ Australian country music royalty Beccy Cole and Adam Harvey will visit Victoria as part of their Great Country Songbook III tour.

Fans can catch the duo at the Hallam Hotel on October 12, followed by Morwell Hotel on October 13 and it includes other venues as well. More info https:// beccycole.com/tour-dates/

Only Human

■ The Franky Valentyn Project has released a new single. Their media release says Only Human is the first FVP track to be released from their upcoming Pop Songs album and draws inspiration from Franky’s indigenous family background as part of the Gadigal First Nations people, with a past history of displacement, discrimination and stolen generation grief. More info at songtraks@tpg.com.au

Tex is back

■ The Man in Black Tex Perkins, is back with his award-winning tribute to the late country music legend Johnny Cash

In what’s described as a brand new show, there are few artists who can translate the work of Johnny Cash and bring it to the modern day like Tex Perkins. His affinity and reverence for Johnny Cash’s career is evident in the way he approaches every song as if he’s lived it himself.

Palais Theatre, October 7. Tickets and more info www.texperkins.com

- Rob Foenander

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

■ Australian theatre fans have chanted “Beetlejuice” three times and the most mischievous corpse in the history of musicals has responded.

Michael Cassel Group, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions announced last week that the eight-time Tony Award -nominated hit musical Beetlejuice will play exclusively in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre in April 2025.

Beetlejuice features an original score by Melbourne’s own Eddie Perfect which earned him a Tony Award nomination.

It’s showtime, folks! Beetlejuice is more reckless, more irreverent and, frankly, more repellent than ever in this original musical based on Tim Burton’s demented film.

Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.”

Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon with a thing for stripes.

When Lydia calls on this ghostwith-the-most to scare away her insufferable parents, Beetlejuice comes up with the perfect plan, which involves exorcism, an adorable girl scout who gets scared out of her wits and a whole (nether)world of pandemonium.

Perfect , who was a beloved stage star before shooting to acclaim in the hit series Offspring, shared

his joy at bringing his first Broadway smash-hit home.

“While Beetlejuice began on stage in America, this show has a macabre sensibility and twisted humour that Australians will delight in,” he said.

“I always hoped it would have a life here at some point and I am thrilled that moment has finally arrived. I can’t wait to share it with a home crowd for the first time.”

Tickets to Beetlejuice will be available in 2024 with fans urged to sign up to the waitlist at beetlejuicethemusical.com.au to be the first to know when they go on sale.

“Australian fans were some of the loudest begging us to bring Beetlejuice to Australia. We listened and we can’t wait to expand our community of Netherlings down under.

“We are thrilled to bring this hilarious and remarkably touching show to a whole new place and share the electrifying experience that audiences on Broadway, and now, throughout North America have fallen in love with,” said Beetlejuice Executive Producer and Executive Vice President of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Mark Kaufman.

Beetlejuice’s Australian producer Michael Cassel said: “This wickedly funny show is at the top of so many Aussie music theatre fans’ wish list to play here and we are delighted to bring it to its natu-

ral home – the Regent Theatre –where audiences will be transported to the netherworld for a night they will never forget. The fan support for Beetlejuice resonated around the world and we can’t wait to see how fans respond to it here.”

Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, said: “Along with other global exclusives and Australian premieres such as & Juliet and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Beetlejuice further cements our place as the theatre capital of Australia. We bring international shows to Victoria because they support local jobs and deliver big benefits to our economy.”

Beetlejuice is directed by twotime Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge!, Peter and the Starcatcher), with an original score by Tony Award -nominee Eddie Perfect (King Kong) , a book by Scott Brown and Emmy Award nominee Anthony King (Broad City) , choreography by Connor Gallagher (The Robber Bridegroom), and music supervision, orchestrations and incidental music by Kris Kukul (Joan of Arc: Into the Fire).

Beetlejuice features scenic design by two-time Tony Award nominee David Korins (Hamilton), costume design by six-time Tony Award-winner William Ivey Long (The Producers), lighting design by Tony Award -winner Kenneth Posner (Kinky Boots), sound de-

sign by four-time Tony Award-nominee Peter Hylenski (Frozen), projection design by Drama Desk Award winner Peter Nigrini (Dear Evan Hansen), puppet design by Drama Desk Award winner Michael Curry (The Lion King) , special effects design by Jeremy Chernick (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), illusions by Michael Weber (Forrest Gump), hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe (Hamilton) , make-up design by Joe Dulude II (Wicked), dance arrangements by David Dabbon and music producing by Matt Stine. Beetlejuice is based on the 1988 Academy Award-winning Geffen Company motion picture with story by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson. The smash hit comedy was directed by Tim Burton.

Tones and I with Pink

■ Pink has announced her fourth and final show added to the Marvel Stadium leg of her tour. Pink will head to Marvel Stadium on Friday, February 24; Saturday, February 25; Tuesday, March 12, and Wednesday, March 13.

Homegrown superstar and multi-platinum award-winning songwriter Tones And I confirmed as special guest on all dates. - Contributed

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■ Another of the racing classics to be run soon will be at Rosehill within a couple of weeks, with some smart young horses to go around.

The Golden Rose always attracts the cream of young gallopers, and this year is no exception.

Punters have come for the sharp filly Shinzu, the daughter of leading sire Snitzel, who is taking all before her, and should be the one to beat here.

Shinzu, who won the Golden Slipper back in March, is prepared by one of the best in the business, Chris Waller.

She has only been lightly raced, and is working well.

Another one of the stable stars is Militarize, who hit top form in winning the Champagne Stakes at Randwick back on April 15, beating some pretty smart competitors including Don Corleone.

Don Corleone is prepared by the leading team of Peter and Paul Snowden, and finished out of a place behind Militarize.

Don Corleone is by the former Blue Diamond Stakes winner and leading sire, Extreme Choice, and has been racing against the cream of the youngsters.

Another smart type is Cylinder, who ran a good second to Shinzu in the Golden Slipper. She is also well bred being by another leading sire, Exceed and Excel.

Prior to the Golden Slipper he competed in four races for two wins and two seconds.

He beat a top field in the Todman Stakes in March, including Red Resistance.

On the next line is Commemorative, with the top team of James Cummings in Sydney, and has had only the one run for a win at Canterbury back on June 7, winning the Vinery Stud Stakes.

King Colorado won in good style at Eagle Farm back on June 10, winning one of the main attraction of carnivals in Queensland, the J.J.Atkins Stakes.

He accounted for a strong team of competitors in a field of 17, over the 1600 metres at Eagle Farm.

He is prepared by two of the best trainers in Australia, Victoria’s top mentors, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.

He is by the English sire, Kingman, from the American mare, More Aspen.

Having only his second run, he was most impressive beating Miracle of Love and Tannhauser in fine style.

Next we have the Peter and Paul Snowden prepared King’s Gambit, who ran a good third to Shinzo.

He will be there when the whips are cracking.

One of Australia’s best trainers, Annabel Neasham, has a pretty smart one in Libertad, who made it two from two, when he won the Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick on April 1

He was most impressive from his two hit outs, beating horses like Barber and Zulfiqar.

Red Resistance is consistent and has run some big races so far.

Prepared by leading Sydney trainers, Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at Randwick, the

Cup contenders

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attract a few punters having won in good style a while back in February, beating Remedies and Empress of Wonder in the Pierro Plate over 1100 at Randwick.

He is prepared by top trainer John O’Shea and is nicely bred being out of top sire Not A Single Doubt.

We go back to February 24 at Randwick, where the James Cummings colt, Corniche, broke through for a win after three starts, winning the Skyline Stakes over 1200 metres at Randwic.

He has evidently trialled very well since.

The I Am Invincible filly, Estriella, trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, has only had the one run for a maiden win at Gosford, but is nicely bred with a long way to go.

Among the main chances are Shinzu, Militarize, Cylinder and King Colorado.

■ The connections of 175 horses are busy preparing to re-wind this spring after the closure of nominations for the 146th edition of the $5 million Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup to be run Saturday, October 21.

Following a two-year hiatus, the internationals look set to renew their Caulfield Cup association with 24 overseas visitors among the nominations.

Among them is the legendary Irish trainer, Aidan O’Brien, who has entered 10 noms for the October feature.

Among the Ballydoyle batch is multiple Group One winner, Luxembourg, who could line up as one of the highest credentialled Caulfield Cup runners of all time.

Royal Ascot hero, Changingoftheguard, and globetrotting veteran Broome are joined by handful of Northern Hemisphere three-year-olds including Adelaide River, Greenland and Tower of London.

Having taken the Caulfield Cup home twice before, the Japanese have two live hopes this year in five-year-old entire, Breakup, and sixyear-old grey mare, Win Mighty.

Last year’s Melbourne Cup favourite, Deauville Legend, has been nominated for a trip down under for Newmarket conditioner, James Ferguson.

An incredible 19 horses appear under Chris Waller’s name including Kovalica, who has been the Caulfield Cup favourite since his Queensland Derby win over 2400 metres in May. Stablemate and fellow classic winner, Manzoice ,who won the Victoria Derby last year, has also been nominated.

Montefilia looks likely to contest a third consecutive Caulfield Cup having made the switch to the Waller camp.

- Ted Ryan

son of top stallion, Russian Revolution. Prior to having his colours lowered by Cylinder, at his third start, he won both his first two races in good style.

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JUMPING TO THE FRONT AT MARYBOROUGH

■ Marvellous Maryborough commenced the week on Monday August 14 with an attractive nine event program sponsored by the Victorian Harness Racing Club.

The VHRC/Aldebaran Park Benefiting Our Members Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres was one of the races of the day – the victor being Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley’s 5Y0 Muscle Mass-U Dream entire Kyvalley Heist giving 19-year-old (Deep South) New Zealander Tristan Larsen who is no stranger to the winners list his second winner on Australian soil.

Jumping to the front from the pole before allowing oldtimer Glorious Finale which flew away from 10 metres to cross, Kyvalley Heist enjoyed a cosy trip for the first lap. Inconvenienced racing for the bell when the leader galloped allowing Cork which had been exposed to cross, Kyvalley Heist held his spot on the markers following a new leader.

Angling four wide in the straight, Kyvalley Heist sprouted wings to deny No Biggie (one/ one – three wide home turn) which looked the winner on turning victory, with Mielicki (one/ two) running his usual honest race for third. The margins 2.3 by 3.4 metres in a mile rate of 204.1. Tristan is the son of prominent Invercargill trainer Kirk Larsen.

■ Monegeetta trainer/driver David Miles’ Captaintreacherous-Sapphire Stride colt Destiny Stride was impressive in taking the VHRC/ Mazzetti Painting 2Y0 Pace over 1690 metres.

Taken back at the start from outside the front line to settle at the rear as Paradigm (gate two) and Elusive (gate three) vied for the lead with Paradigm winning out.

Facing the open for the final circuit, Destiny Stride cruised to the front on turning to register an easy 8.8 metre margin over Elusive which gained a split in the centre, with Paradigm holding third 3 metres away. The rate 1-57.1.

■ Ardmona’s Donna Castles loves the trotters and lightly raced 4Y0 Kvintet Avenger-Brite N Lucky gelding Vitor Leme at start number four led throughout from gate two in the 2190 metre VHRC/Aldebaran Park Benefiting Our Members Trotters Mobile.

Rated to perfection by Donna, Vitor Leme held a margin to the wire, accounting for Aldebaranspartacus off a three wide trail from mid-field last lap to score by 2.1 metres.

Roll With Roscoe (gate four second lineone/three – three wide to face the breeze) battled on gamely for third a metre back. The mile rate 2-06.4.

10 at Shepparton

■ A terrific meeting was held at Shepparton on Tuesday during a big 10 race card.

Kyabram trainer/driver Brent Thomson’s 4Y0 Sebastian K-Prettygirl Lassie resumed with an outstanding performance to take out the Neatline Homes Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres in a mile rate of 2-00.4.

First up sibce May, Sebastians Boy starting from the extreme draw in a field of ten was given plenty of time to balance settling at the tail of the field as Miss Francene (gate four) crossed I Dream Of Millie (gate three) with Star Down Under doing everything right from gate six going forward to race exposed.

When Anthony Butt and Its Trixton Time commenced a three wide move from five back at the bell, Sebastians Boy immediately latched to his back, with Im Bobby following the pair.

Angling four wide prior to the home turn, Sebastians Boy dashed away on straightening to record a most impressive 12.2 metre victory in advance of I Dream Of Millie off the back of the weakening leader, with Star Down Under refusing to give in holding down third a half neck back.

■ David Miles’ week got better after Art Major-Exotic Stride filly Vivacious Stride scored in the 2190 metre Shepparton Saddleworld 2Y0 Pace. Given the run of the race from gate two following the pacemaker Tick A Loch (gate three), Vivacious Stride bred and raced by Emilio and Mary Rosatti under the banner of E & M Stride came away from the back of the leader in the straight to blouse her by a head at odds of $16.00. Our Luciano used the sprint lane from the rear to finish third 1.7 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.8.

Harness Racing

6.1 metres from Aldebaran Demi (one/two) in a mile rate of 2-03. My Jerry (one/one) was third a neck away.

■ Popular Longwarry part-owner/trainer Geoff Walker snared the 2150 metre United Petroleum Pace with handy 6Y0 Bettors Delight-Fairest One Youare gelding The Chancer returning a mile rate of two minutes even.

Suited by the slick tempo in the early stages as both polemarker Lady Lani and Star Hunter (gate two) engaged in a war for the lead with Lady Lani winning out and The Chancer six wide from outside the front line trapped three wide.

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Shallow Beach snared the 2190 metre Hunter Rural Pace in a mile rate of 2-00.1.

Trailing the leader Rimu Valley (gate five) from gate three, Shallow Beach after a charmed passage used the sprint lane to prevail by 2.2 metres from Direct Command which followed him all the way. Jacks Boy after racing uncovered from gate four was third a half head away in a leader dominated affair.

■ The 2190 metre Barastoc Trotters Mobile was by far the most exciting race on the program with victory going to Tallygaroopna husband and wife team Mark Lee and Stacey Towers with three year old filly Focas defeating her older rivals.

A daughter of Creatine and Miss Impromptu starting from gate three on the second line produced an outstanding performance to score after spending most of the race at the rear of the field. Lindy Grace (gate four) had led before handing over to Ess Kay Hollywood which angled away from three pegs in the straight on the first occasion with The Chook (four pegs) moving a slot closer.

Trailing up Bullapark Beno in the last lap, Focus angled four wide on the final bend and dashed clear halfway up the running to gain the day by 3.1 metres from The Chook along the sprint lane. Bullapark Beno battled on strongly for third a head away. The mile rate 2-04.1.

■ Ardmona trainer/driver Donna Castles’ very honest 7Y0 Bacardy Lindy-Im Tina Turner mare Dances registered her 10th success in 94 outings when victorious in the 2190 metre Oz Print Trotters Mobile.

Enjoying a beaut passage three pegs from gate two on the second line as Sonnyboy (gate two) ran along at the head of affairs, Dances when extricated three wide on the home turn finished best to score by five metres from Hi Ho Kyvalley (five pegs – six wide home straight). Kiwi colt Yogi Son first up in Oz was third 2.2 metres back after a check ered passage and will be better for the run his first since February.

Two meetings

■ Two meetings Wednesday Yarra Valley and Melton with Melton running the second of the 1200 metre Fast Track race series.

Gordon duo Tim and Darby McGuigan were successful with Girls View, a 4Y0 daughter of New Zealand Cup winner Highview Tommy and Girls Got Rhythm in the Hirsch Hill Estate Pace over 2150 metres.

Settling three pegs from the pole after not being pushed out at the start, Girls View patiently driven went forward in the last lap to join the leader Nifty Jolt and was much too strong over the concluding stages to register an easy 1.2 metre margin over the pacemaker, with Redbank Molly third 4.5 metres back from the tail. The mile rate 2-04.8.

■ Shepparton co-trainers Stephen O’Donoghue and Rebecca Bartly landed the Hi-StyleBuilding Group Trotters Mobile with ex-Kiwi 4Y0 Kadabra-October Rain gelding Antinov. With Bec in the sulky, Antinov (gate four) controlled the race from the breeze outside Ollie Jack which flew away from gate six and when asked for an effort on the final bend, raced away to score by

Despite racing wide for the first lap, The Chancer given full rein by Jordan Chibnall strode clear racing for the bell and following a breather in the last lap, defied all challengers to account for Rosanna Rebel (one-one – three wide home turn) by 1.3 metres, with Zuberi (four wide home straight) third 4.8 metres back from the rear.

■ Wallan mother and son – Ruth and Chris Shinn snared the 2150 metre Eastern Generator Hire Pace with home bred 4Y0 A Rocknroll Dance-Shes Pinkalicious gelding Archaa.

Always handy one/one from gate four, Archaa when extricated into the clear approaching the home turn took time to wind up out wide before running on to score by a half head in a tight finish from See You There along the sprint lane off the back of the weakening leader Slice Of Cheddar, with Illawong Danny (four wide last lap from the rear) third a half head away. The mile rate 2-03.

■ At Melton Bolinda trainer Alex Hurley’s ‘surprise packet’ 4Y0 mare Spun Silver (Follow The Stars-Tourbillion Dargent) made it two from two in the TAB Fast Track series when again flying out to lead throughout from gate five in the second race of the night.

Raced by Ali, sister Fran, husband Paul Hodgson and daughter Amelia along with Peter Lewis and Vittoria Carli, Spun Silver (Josh Duggan) was always in control leaving her rivals standing on the home turn to greet the judge 3.1 metres clear of Twinkle Twinkle which trailed. Impulsive George ran on late out wide for third 3.1 metres back. The mile rate 1-53.7.

■ Most consistent 9Y0 Shadyshark HanoverNeon Dancer mare Shady Dancer chalked up her 17th success in 182 outings for Daniel and Sharyl Laird when leading throughout from the pole in the opening race on the program.

Racing at the peak of form, Shady Dancer driven by Jackie Barker showed her rivals a clean pair of heels and was never headed, accounting for Nai Harn Bay (gate four) which trailed going down by 2.5 metres, with Onecrowdedhour (gate five) third 4.2 mettres away after following the pair.

■ Mattie Craven’s Kiwi bred Art MajorMumsie colt Bolramski (Glen Craven) also made it two from two after exploding away from the pole in the fifth race on the program, coasting to the wire six metres in advance of Telemachus which trailed from gate three, with Sammys Ideal third 4.3 metres back after following the pair.

■ Melton duo Maree and John Caldow scored an overdue victory with Father Patrick-Solar Flash filly Sorella following some promising efforts of late, leading throughout from gate four in the 1720 metre Haras Des Trotteurs 3Y0 & older Vicbred Maiden Trotters Mobile.

Travelling beautifully for John, Sorella although a little green at the business end ran out a metre victor over Kyvalley Archer (three wide last lap from mid-field) and Lucid (one/one –three wide home turn) who was 9.4 metres away in third place after also racing greenly. The mile rate 2-00.7.

Making amends

■ Highly respected Parwan trainer Phil Chircop was victorious with a lovely horse by the name of Maxnmax at Ararat on Thursday, taking out the Premix King Ararat 2Y0 Pace over 2195 metres making amends for a most unlucky third at Yarra Valley two weeks earlier when making his race debut. A colt by Rock N Roll Heaven from Ourgirlbillielee bred by Darley’s Terry Turnbull and late wife Carol, Maxnmax raced by Terry and driven by Melton based Josh Dickie began brilliantly to lead from

■ Wednesday – Melton, Thursday –Charlton/Ballarat, Friday – Mildura/ Shepparton, Saturday – Melton, Sunday –Ararat, Monday – Yarra Valley, Tuesday –Kilmore.

gate two and toyed with his rivals, scoring by 11.1 metres from the Mount Gambier rank outsider Smokin Strepo (one/one) in a mile rate of 2-05.1.

First starter Bascombe after racing exposed from gate three was third a half neck away. The margin should have been a lot bigger as the sulky tire burst mid-race which could have created havoc in the run.

■ Mattie Craven and Declan Murphy are becoming regulars in the winners circle and added another to their tally when 4Y0 Bettors DelightMaudie entire Banksofthemurray landed the Gorst Rural Pace over 1790 metres. Given every opportunity one/one from outside the front line as Alistair Lavros led from gate two, Banksofthemurray after angling three wide approaching the home turn did best to prevail by 3.1 metres over a death-seating She Will Wantano, with Alistair Lavros a neck away third.

■ Elliminyt trainer Julie Brimacombe snared the Lee Kernahan Live @ Stawell Pace over 1790 metres with Yankee Boot Flat, a 6Y0 gelded son of Changeover and Fancy Falcon raced by a big syndication.

Driven by Jackie Barker, Yankee Boot Flat possied three back in the moving line from gate two on the second line before going forward three wide in the final circuit to give chase the leaders I Betuwantano and With Revenge.

When With Revenge raced clear prior to the home turn, Yankee Boot Flat was in hot pursuit and in a punishing finish did best to prevail by 2.3 metres, with Pickle It third off a three wide trail on the back of the winner 8.3 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.4.

Odds on favourite

■ Ballarat raced on Friday the 2200 metre $15,000 Colin & Heather Holloway 3Y0 Classic the feature with odds-on favourite High Above from the powerful Stewart/Tonkin stable victorious.

Driven by Mark Pitt, High Above a colt by Captaintreacherous from All The Magic came out on terms from gate two with stablemate Perfect Class kicking through from the pole to hold him out, but not for long as Mark Pitt was handed the lead on a platter by James Herbertson and from there on the race was a procession with High Above greeting the judge by 2.3 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.1. Our Vincent Can Gogh (four pegs – death seat last lap) was third 14.5 metres away.

■ Melton brothers Joe (trainer) and Charlie Borg (driver) combined to register a well deserved victory with Lucky Chucky-I Dreamt It 4Y0 mare Inmydreams.

In what was a solid performance, Inmydreams raced exposed from barrier two for the majority of the 2200 metre journey and battled on tenaciously to outstay the rank outsider Good Heart which led by 1.7 metres in a mile rate of 2-03.6. Kyvalleyhoneybunny (one/ two – four wide home turn was third a half neck back after being checked on the first turn).

- Len Baker

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PLANTS, TREES, SUCCULENTS. Come and see my beautiful 56-year-old garden. Don’t pay retail prices. Cheap stages, elks, rubber plants, Bird of Paradise, Bromelieds, Lillies, Ferns, Ground Covers. Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Baskets. Ideal presents. From $3. Noble Park. 0407 325 030.

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RADIO GRAM. Healing RPTC 5-system. Plays AM/ FM phono and tapes. Complete with speakers. GC. $50. Glen Waverley. 9560 8175.

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RADIATOR. Suit Commodore VB, VK. 6 cyl. New. $75. Balnarring. 0490 699 383. X-DD

REGISTRATION PLATES. Personalised. MISUBI. B/W Slimline. VGC. $1500 or offer. Frankston. 9789 9634.

TANDEM TRAILER. 10’ x 5’, all steel construction, lights, brakes all in good working order. Made by Forest Hill Trailers. GC. $2000. Croydon. 9726 8513.F-I

TELEPHONE. Black, bakelite. 1950s era. Working. GC. $80. Greensborough. 0406 939 273. HH-MM

TOYOTA Sedan. 2001. Silver. A/C, good tyres, body good, runs great. Clean little car. 190,000 kms. No registration. Car was purchased for granddaughter but she never got her liecnec. Would make someone a good car, JT764AEB 20006409. VGC. $32,000. Mill Park. 0402 145 766. T-AA

VACUUM. Shark Rotator Upright With all accessories. Instruction guide. Mop shark steam pocket guide book. EC. $370. Eltham. 0404 7151 151. X-DD

VACUUM CLEANER. Kirby powerful all surface carpet shampooer included. Perfect working order. Well maintained, recently serviced with all convenience parts, parts manual. $300. Elsternwick. 0412 732 375. DD-HH

VHS TAPES. New, never used, 4hr. $8 each. Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356. HH-MM

WALKING MACHINE. Electric. Paid $170, will sell for $70. VGC. Ferntree Gully. 0407 533 560.

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WATER TANK. 1000L food grate water tank. Only had rain water in it. No leaks. Buyer to arrange people to assist with removal/collection from Watsonia. $100. 0408 704 995.

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CARAVAN. Snowy River 2021 SRC21. Lots of extras. EC. $59,950. Frankston. 0417 124 444

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CARAVAN. 16’ Windsor Windcheater Pop Top. Single beds. Heavy duty. Towing gear. Many extras,. VGC. $15,000. Briar Hill. 9434 7546.

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DOG KENNELS. (two). Small or medium size dog. $25 each. Box Hill South. 9890 7904.

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ENCYCLOPEDIA. World Book. Complete set. Plys Year Books. 80/81 Science Books, 82/83 and World Books Dictionary A-K, L-Z. $90 or offer. GC. Frankston. 9789 9634.

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LADDER. Fibreglass, extension. 3.8 to 6.3m. FC. $50. Greensborough. 0406 939 273.

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MATTRESS. Coleman Queen Inflatable. Inbuilt pump. Inflated once, never used. As new. EC. $90. Yea. 0412 063 971.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

RIMS. 4 Toyota Hilux. 18inch. New. $200 negotiable. Reservoir. 0418 752 691.

HH-MM CANE LOUNGE. 3 Piece. Table, Chair, Sofa Cushions. Never used. EC. $100. Frankston. 0488 062 837.

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RIMS. 4. 18-inch to suit Toyota Hilux, GC. $350. Reservoir. 0418 752 691.

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RUNNERS. Men’s Nike. Size US9. White with a red stripe. $50. Box Hill North. 0401 494 336.

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SEWING MACHINE. Vintage (two). Werthiem brand. Average Cond. $100. Wandong. 0418 399 261. X-DD

SIDEBOARD. Art Deco. Original 1930s with waterfall edge on highest point. 3 cupboards with 2 shelves in each. Original chrome handles with bakelite backing. Dovetail joints. 2 drawers, lead light, still intact. 47 cm deep x 138 cm long x 97 cm high (102 cm @ middle point). GC./ $150. Seymour. 0438 228 617.

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SINGER SEWING MACHINE Base. Heavy Marble Slab Top. $35. Surrey Hills. 9808 9176. HH-MM

SUZUKI. 2022 Vitara Manual 2WD SUV. 4 cyl, 1.6L, petrol, one owner, low kms (2250 kms). New car warranty till 2027. Reluctant sale due to overseas relocation. As new. $29,900. Wandin East. 0400 062 010.

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WIRE FENCE Temporary. 5 builders, with 5 blocks and clips. 3.3 metres wide, 2.1m height. GC. $300. Reservoir. 0418 752 691. DD-HH

WANTED

PIANO ACCORDION. Wanted. Small size. Red colour. GC. Mt Martha. 5973 4163.

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WHAT’S ON

DONCASTER AND TEMPLESTOWE ARTISTS’ SOCIETY. Art Exhibition. Saturday, September 16-Sunday, October 1. Open daily, 10am-3pm at DTAS Gallery, Cnr Doncaster Rd and Council St, Doncaster.

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LALOR SECONDARY COLLEGE.60th Celebrations/Reunion. Saturday, October 15 at School. Dinner Dance: November 18 at Plenty Ranges. All details on School Facebook. Meet with class mates. HH-MM

MORNINGTON Dutch Australian Seniors Club. Meets weekly in Tyabb Community Hall, Frankston-Flinders Rd, Tyabb on Mondays, 10am2pm. Morning coffee, games of Klkaverjas and Rummicub. New members welcome. Nel, 0414 997 161. Paula, 5779 8291.

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■ The Victorian State Government issued a media statement at the weekend to explain how it is spending $380 million of taxpayers’cash to settle the cancelled Commonwealth Games.

The statement - conveniently for the Andrews Labor Government - also explains that there can be no comment from any of the parties.

“The Commonwealth Games Federation, Commonwealth Games Federation Partnerships, Commonwealth Games Australia and

Local Sport

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Division 1 Men’s. Glen Eira 16.7 (103) d UHS-VU 4.14 (38). Old Peninsula 15.22 (112) d Ivanhoe 11.14 (80). Prahran 13.9 (87) d Therry Penola 8.11 (59). Oakleigh

24.14 (158) d Kew 14.7 (91). Preston Bullants 17.5 (107) d West Brunswick 8.8 (56).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. Glen Eira

11.9 (75) d UHS-VU 8.10 (58). Old Peninsula 20.22 (142) d Ivanhoe 1.2 (8). Prahran

12.9 (87) d Therry Penola 8.11 (59). Oakleigh

8.12 (60) d Kew 8.6 (54). West Brunswick

13.8 986) d Preston Bullants 9.7 (61).

Division 2 Men’s. Whitefriars 13.9 (87)

d Brunswick 10.7 (67). St Mary’s Salesian

20.12 (132) d Bulleen Templestowe 9.10 (64).

South Melbourne Districts 13.9 (87) d Old Yarra Cobras 10.17 (77). Parkside 11.13 (79)

d Aquinas 4.7 (31). Old Paradians 18.9 (117)

d MHSOB 11.14 (80).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Whitefriars

8.8 (56) d Brunswick 5.5 (35). St Mary’s

Salesian 13.19 (97) d Bulleen Templestowe

5.12 (42). Old Yarra Cobras 11.10 976) d

South Melbourne Districts 4.15 (39). Parkside

8.14 (62) d Aquinas 3.8 (26). MHSOB 13.7 (85) d Old Paradians 8.14 (62).

Division 3 Men’s. Canterbury 14.26 (110)

d Power House 8.6 (54). Elsternwick 16.20 (116) d La Trobe University 8.7 (55). Wattle

Park 9.12 (66) d Richmond Central 6.3 (39).

Hawthorn 41.20 (266) d Swinburne University 5.7 (37).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Canterbury

18.9 (117) d Power House 11.7 (73). Elstern-

wick 14.19 (103) d La Trobe University 6.10 946). Richmond Central 9.5 (59) d Wattle

Park 8.8 (56). Hawthorn 24.20 (164) d Swinburne University 9.8 (62).

Division 4 Men’s. Albert Park 17.8 (110)

d Box Hill North 14.13 (97). North Brunswick 9.15 (69) d Masala 9.3 (57). St Johns 25.19 (169) d Eley Park 2.1 (13).

Division 4 Men’s Reserves. Masala v North Brunswick, forfeit.Box Hill North 19.23 (137) d Albert Park 8.7 (55). St John’s 15.8 (98) d Eley Park 3.3 (21).

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division Seniors. Park Orchards 11.11 (77) d Berwick 9.14 (68). Blackburn 13.5 (83) d East Ringwood 7.15 (57). South

Croydon 9.13 (67) d Norwood 3.12 (30).

Balwyn 9.11 (65) d Noble Park 6.9 (45).

Rowville 37.10 (232) d Doncaster 6.7 (43). Vermont 15.7 (97) d Doncaster East 10.10 (70).

Division 1 Seniors. Qualifying Final:

Montrose 10.8 (68) d Mitcham 10.7 (67).

Elimination Final - Sunday, August 20: Beaconsfield v North Ringwood.

Division 2 Seniors. Qualifying Final: Templestowe 15.15 (105) d Waverley Blues 11.6 (72). Elimination Final - Sunday, August 20: Heathmont v Mulgrave.

Division 3 Seniors. Semi-Final 2: Donvale v Ferntree Gully. Semi-Final 1: Silvan v Oakleigh District.

Division 4 Seniors. Semi-Final 2: Kilsyth 8.12 (60) d Surrey Park 7.6 (48).

■ Essendon District Football League. Premier Division Seniors. Aberfeldie 11.7 (73) drew with Strathmore 10.13 (73).

Essendon Doutta Stars 10.8 (68) d Greenvale 8.18 (66). Keilor 39.22 (256) d Avondale Heights 2.2 (14). Airport West 14.15 (99) d Maribyrnong Park 8.13 (61). Pascoe Vale 21.12 (138) d East Keilor 6.10 (46).

Division 1 Seniors. West Coburg 26.14

the State of Victoria have settled all their disputes regarding the cancellation of the multihub regional Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.

“In July 2023 the Victorian Government announced its decision to withdraw from hosting the 2026 Games.

“Following that decision, the affected parties have been involved in confidential good faith negotiations.

“The parties subsequently agreed to refer

(170) d Craigieburn 11.5 (71). St Albans 10.9 (69) d Hillside 7.8 (50). Keilor Park 10.13 (73) d Westmeadows 8.14 (62). Roxburgh Park

11.9 (75) d Glenroy 10.7 (67). Tullamarine

15.6 (96) d Moonee Valley 13.16 994).

Rupertswood 11.7 (73) d Deer Park 9.17 (71).

Division 2 Seniors. Burnside Heights 9.12

(66) d Coburg Districts 9.11 (65). Oak Park

15.7 (97) d Sunbury Kangaroos 15.4 (94).

Taylors Lakes 26.16 (172) d East Sunbury 4.5

(29). Northern Saints 33.15 (213) d Hadfield

4.4 (28).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Frankston Bombers 9.12 (66) d Mt Eliza 8.7 (55).

Dromana 19.14 (128) d Sorrento 9.8 (62).

Pines 18.11 (119) d Bonbeach 6.11 (47).

Frankston YCW 17.13 (115) d Rosebud 6.9

(45). Red Hill 11.11 (77) d Langwarrin 5.10

(40).

Division 1 Reserves. Mt Eliza 15.16

(106) d Frankston Bombers 1.5 (11). Sorrento

8.9 (57) d Dromana 6.8 (44). Pines 15.15

(105) d Bo0nbeach 3.5 (23). Frankston YCW

4.9 (33) drew with Rosebud 5.3 (33). Red Hill 8.9 (57) d Langwarrin 1.8 (14).

Division 1 Under 19. Mt Eliza 20.9 (129)

d Frankston Bombers 0.2 (2). Bonbeach 10.12

(72) d Pines 6.10 (46). Langwarrin 16.8 (104)

d Red Hill 2.1 (13).

Division 2 Under 19. Hastings 19.13

(127) d Edithvale-Aspendale 2.5 (17). Somerville v Karingal.

■ Northern Football Netball League.

Division 1 Seniors. Montmorency 9.13 (67)

d Banyule 8.8 (56). Bundoora 18.12 (120) d

Macleod 4.7 (31). Hurstbridge 9.13 (67) d Greensborough 5.16 (46). Heidelberg 22.10

(142) d West Preston Lakeside 2.9 (21). North

Heidelberg 14.15 (99) d Whittlesea 9.8 (62).

Division 1 Reserves. Montmorency

22.10 (142) d Banyule 1.1 (7). Macleod 9.17

(71) d Bundoora 8.6 (54). Greensborough 15.5

(95) d Hurstbridge 7.7 (49). Heidelberg 14.8

(92) d West Preston Lakeside 5.4 (34). North

Heidelberg 115.14 (104) d Whittlesea 6.8 (44).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Banyule 15.16

(106) d Bundoora 7.6 (48).

Division 2 Seniors. Panton Hill 14.14

(98) d Epping 9.11 (65). Eltham 11.14 (980)

d Northcote Park 2.8 (20). Diamond Creek

19.18 (132) d Watsonia 8.8 (56). Thomastown

19.9 (123) d St Mary’s 14.10 (94). South

Moramg 22.16 (148) d Lower Plenty 7.8 (50).

Division 2 Reserves. South Morang

14.15 (99) d Lower Plenty 5.5 (35). Panton

Hill 14.9 993) d Epping 6.9 (45). Eltham

30.21 (201) d Northcote Park 0.1 (1). Diamond Creek 17.14 (116) d Watsonia 1.3 (9).

Thomastown 13.11 (89) d St Mary’s 9.7 (61).

Division 2 Under 19.5. St Mary’s 19.20

(134) d Lower Plenty 11.8 (74). Lauirmar 10.12 (72) d Watsonia 9.8 (62). South

Morang 10.5 (65) d Diamond Creek 8.12 (60).

Division 3 Seniors. Old Eltham Collegians

14.16 (100) d Kilmore 3.2 (20). Heidelberg

West 38.19 (247) d Lalor 5.8 (38). Laurimar

26.25 (181) d Reservoir 3.2 (20). Mernda

14.20 (104) d Fitzroy Stars 6.15 (51).

Kinglake: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. Old Eltham Colle-

gians 7.7 (49) d Kilmore 5.6 (36). Lalor v

Heidelberg West. Laurimar 28.23 (191) d Reservoir 1.1 (7). Mernda 11.6 (72) d Fitzrpoy Stars 6.10 946). Kinglake: Bye. Division 3 Under 19.5. Mernda 11.15 (81) d Hurstbridge 7.4 (46). Thomastown

16.11 (107) d Panton Hill 12.7 (79). Kilmore,

the dispute to mediation and appointed former New Zealand Judge, Kit Toogood KC and the former Chief Justice of the WA Supreme Court, the Wayne Martin AC KC as joint mediators.

“All parties engaged respectfully and made appropriate concessions in order to reach an agreement.

“The State of Victoria has agreed to pay the Commonwealth Games parties AUD $380 million ... The parties are legally bound not to speak further regarding the details of the settlement.”

Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.36.30.33.

Could be a little too emotional time to make decisions rationally just now. Leave all your problems until later on. Also do not promise things that you could find hard to do.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 3.2.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.25.45.40.9.

A missed opportunity that has bothered you in the past should return and you could make a great success of it this time. Love life improvement is also evident and someone special should surprise you.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Green

Greensborough 2: Bye. Banyule/Heidelberg

West 16.6 (102) d Macleod 8.9 (57).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors.

Pakenham 13.8 (86) d Monbulk 6.11 (47). Narre Warren 13.19 (97) d Mt Evelyn 6.5 (41).

Wandin 16.16 (112) d Upwey-Tecoma 6.11 (47). Olinda-Ferny Creek 14.12 (96) d

Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.7 (61). Woori Yallock: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. Pakenham

5.9 (39) d Monbulk 4.1 (25). Mt Evelyn 6.7 (43) d Narre Warren 5.5 (35). Upwey-Tecoma

3.14 (32) d Wandin 2.6 (18). GembrookCockatoo 11.9 (75) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 3.9 (27). Woori Yallock: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Seville 10.13 (73) d

Officer 4.2 (26). Berwick Springs 12.9 (81) d

Hallam 5.6 (36). Emerald 21.19 (145) d

Belgrave 5.10 (40). Healesville: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Officer 6.10 946)

d Seville 1.6 (12). Berwick Springs 19.15 (129) d Hallam 2.0 (12). Emerald 14.18 (102)

d Belgrave 4.3 (27). Healesville: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. 2nd Semi-Final:

Alexandra 9.16 (70) d Warburton-Millgrove 5.9 (39). 1st Semi-Final: Powelltown 22.16 (148)

d Yarra Glen 3.12 (30).

Division 2 Reserves. 2nd Semi-Final:

Warburton-Millgrove 7.5 (47) d Powelltown 3.7 (25). 1st Semi-Final: Broadford 9.5 (59) d

Alexandra 5.14 (44).

Under 19 Boys. Emerald 5.11 (41) d Mt

Evelyn 5.9 (39). Narre Warren 4.8 (32) d Officer 1.6 (12). Upwey-Tecoma 9.14 (68) d

Wandin 1.5 (11). Woori Yallock 7.12 (54).

Monbulk: Bye.

■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Bentleigh 20.12 (132) d Chelsea Heights 8.12 (60). Port Melbourne Colts 15.13 (103) d Springvale Districts 13.15 (93). Cheltenham 29.21 (195) d St Kilda City 0.2 (2). Cranbourne Eagles 18.19 (127) d Mordialloc 1.2 (8). St Paul’s McKinnon 21.9 (135) d Dingley 4.12 (36).

Division 2 Seniors. Doveton Doves 16.14 (110) d Black Rock 8.12 (60). Murrumbeena 11.13 (79) d Skye 8.9 (57). East Brighton 22.10 (142) d East Malvern 6.6 (42). Highett 16.15 (111) d Caulfield Bears 15.7 (97).

Hampton Park 13.14 (92) d Keysborough 7.5 (47).

Division 3 Seniors. Endeavour Hills 27.30 (192) d Narre South Saints 0.3 (3). Lyndhurst 8.12 (60) drew with Ashwood 8.12 (60). Heatherton 13.14 (92) d Clayton 6.9 (45). Frankston Dolphins 21.11 (137) d Carrum

Patterson Lakes 12.7 (79).

Division 4 Seniors. South Mornington

10.6 (66) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 8.3 (51).

Lyndale 13.13 (91) d Dandenong 8.17 (65).

Hampton 40.20 (260) d Doveton Eagles 3.2 (20).

■ Western Region Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Werribee Districts 8.8 (56)

d Altona 4.9 (33). Hoppers crossing 8.11 (59)

d Caroline Springs 7.15 (57). Point Cook 11.14 (80) d Point Cook Centrals 10.10 (70).

Yarraville Seddon Eagles 14.11 (95) d Spotswood 3.5 (23).

Division 2 Seniors. Newport 123.6 (84)

d Parkside 9.9 (63). Sunshine 24.21 (165) d

North Footscray 7.6 (48). Wyndhamvale 22.21 (153) d Braybrook 1.3 (9). Albion: Bye.

Division 3 Seniors. Suns 23.15 (153) d Albanvale 9.8 (62). Sunshine Heights 23.13 (151) d North Sunshine 10.10 (70). West Footscray 13.3 (101) d Tarneit 8.10 (58). Laverton Magpies: Bye.

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 4.5.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.9.22.1.

Good news concerning career matters should give you a boost but keep an eye out for too much indulgence could be bad for your waistline. Someone special could enter your life.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Fawn

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.39.5.

This could be one of the happiest time for the whole year. Your personality should be sparkling and people are looking for your company. Some unexpected luck in surprising ways.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.30.33.

There should be more co operation from above and people in high places could give you unexpected help. One of your long time wishes could come true during this period.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.25.40.44.

There could be more to do and more responsibility for you to handle during this period and many of your romantic ideas could have to be postponed but you will be compensated later on.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.1.5.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.25.28.7.

Not a good period to get involved in group activities. Wait for more energy and interest in something new. Improvements in health and welfare should be imminent.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.9.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.6.12.23.36.39.

Some happier affairs with your trusted friends and you could help someone out of a tricky situation. Success in business could come as a big surprise with increased income.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.36.30.45.

Getting away from it all could be a good idea for you at the moment. Too much work will get you ahead but also make you tired. Emotional period in which you could make errors of judgement.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 2.13.20.30.11.15.

Time has come to get rid of some old things and ideas and start a fresh. If you have to do some signing of papers make sure you know what you are doing and get expert advice.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Purple

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 6.2.3.1.

Lotto Numbers: 6.12.23.30.22.29.

If you have had bad experiences with someone, it could be that you will again so do not trust them. People could be nice if you let them and asking for help is a wise thing sometimes.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.36.30.44.

If you feel at all under the weather make sure you get treatment before things get worse. Rest is as good as a holiday sometimes. Financial matters should improve soon.