The Local Paper. Southern Cross Weekly Edition. Wed., July 10, 2024
Local News
15 arrested at South Melbourne
■ lleged burglars, car thieves, family violence offenders and arsonists have been arrested during a series of warrants in South Melbourne
Fifteen people were arrested following warrants at more than 20 addresses inside two housing unit complexes on Park St and Dorcas St on Tuesdaylast week (July 2).
Eight men and seven women – all from South Melbourne and aged between 23 and 59 – were charged with a range of offences including burglary, theft of motor vehicle, arson, criminal damage, family violence offences and drug offences.
Arrests of note include:
■ A 28-year-old woman was arrested on outstanding warrants in relation to two counts of burglary, theft of motor vehicle, and possess methylamphetamine.
■ A 25-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants in relation to theft of a motor vehicle, theft and two counts of burglary, as well as criminal damage and possessing methylamphetamine.
■ A 40-year-old woman was arrested on outstanding warrants in relation to arson and criminal damage.
■ A 59-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants in relation to burglary, theft, and contravening a family violence safety notice.
■ A 30-year-old woman was arrested on outstanding warrants in relation to contravening a family violence order.
■ A 23-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants in relation to failing to answer bail as well as three counts of obtain property by deception.
■ A 58-year-old man and 40-year-old woman were allegedly found in possession of methylamphetamine.
■ A 24-year-old woman will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date after allegedly being detected on a motorbike travelling approximately 95-kmh in a 70km-h signposted area in Windsor. It will be further alleged she was a suspended rider. The vehicle was impounded at a cost of almost $900.
‘Pervert course of justice’ claims
■ Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two people from a Melbourne law firm as part of an ongoing investigation.
A 34-year-old Abbottsford woman and a 25-year-old Lalor woman have been charged with pervert the course of justice, attempt to pervert the course of justice, and use a false document.
The charges relate to an incident where a false document was allegedly tendered to the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on September 26 last year.
The pair were arrested on December19 lawst year and June 25.
They have been summonsed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Thu., July 11).
LOCAL AUTHOR SCORES 88 NOT OUT
■ Author Ken Piesse will nbe next month publishing his memoir Living The Dream: 60 Years in Cricket and Football.
Ken Piesse is an Aussie sporting legend in his own right. Few have witnessed more Grand Finals and Test matches around the world. No one has written more bestselling sports books.
In 60 years in cricket and football, Ken has:
■ Caught a Prime Minister
■ Sacked a Prime Minister
■ Discovered Steve Smith
■ Written, published and edited 88 books (Living The Dream is his 89th)
Born the year the MCG was illegally watered, Ken Piesse is Australian cricket’s master storyteller.
He was President of the Australian Cricket Society from 2006 to 2022. He now works on cruise ships, telling cricket and football stories, tall and true, to sporting fans while sailing the seas.
Ken has played almost 900 games of cricket and another 100 or so of footy, from Bath and Rotorua to the Gabba , the MCG and the Adelaide Oval.
In 46 fun-filled years, he and his wife Susan have toured to the UK (seven times), South Africa and Zimbabwe, the West Indies and New Zealand
Nepean Hwy chase
■ Police have charged two men after tracking a stolen car throughout Melbourne’s south last Mionday morning (July 1).
Officers spotted the stolen red Hyundai hatchback driving erratically and speeding near the Nepean Hwy in Aspendale about 12.45am.
Uniform officers, along with Operation Trinity units, kept a safe distance and observed the Hyundai travelling at speeds of approximately 120-kmh near the South Gippsland Fwy in Dandenong.
The Hyundai was seen running a red light on Webster St in Dandenong about 1am.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle near Eastlink before the Hyundai refused to pull over and continued to avoid police.
The car was followed at a distance and was seen travelling south on the Nepean Hwy from Parkdale to Seaford
Officers successfully deployed tyre deflation devices on Seaford Rd
The Hyundai, driving on flat tyres, came to a complete stop on Oliphant Way, where the occupants dumped the vehicle and one man attempted to flee the scene in a Ford Ranger parked nearby.
Police swiftly moved in and arrested two men.
A 31-year-old Cranbourne South man was charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving whilst being pursued by police, unlicensed driving and fail to stop on police direction.
A 28-year-old Springvale man as charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle.
They will both appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on July 23.
Investigators believe that the Hyundai was stolen from an address in Cranbourne East and the Ford was stolen from an address in Hampton Park, both in June.
Operation Trinity, which runs every single night until dawn is Victoria Police’s most wellresourced frontline policing operation at present. There are 70 additional police rostered each night, on top of existing patrols.
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✖Police are investigating after a man stole 16 mobile phones from a Cheltenham business. Investigators have been told the man entered a retail store and used a steel bar to smash open a glass cabinet containing Optus prepaid mobile phones on June 26 about 2.30pm. It is believed the man loaded the items into a trolley before fleeing the store. Total value of the stolen phones is $2264. The man is described as Caucasian, 25-30 years of age with dark coloured hair. He was wearing a grey
● ● Police want to speak with this man.
hooded jumper with the brand ‘Brooklyn’ and number ‘76’ printed across the front, as well as khaki-coloured pants and black shoes with white soles.
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● ● ● Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor ?Sally Capp passed the City of Melbourne Lord Mayoralty to Cr Nicholas Reece last week. His allowance is $269,909 annually, rising to $277,014 from December 18.
✔‘Megalodon’s Graveyard’ is now show ing in Prehistoric Bayside until August 25 at Bayside Gallery. The Megalodon had more than 240 teeth in its mouth, could have been over 16 metres in length and weighed more than 50 metric tonnes. This incredible beast, and other prehistoric animals that inhabited Bayside more than fi8ve million years ago are featured in Prehistoric Bayside, an exhibition piecing together the prehistoric past, one discovery at a time.
✚A State Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Barry Thomas Pullen will be held at 2.30pm on Tuesday next week (july 16) at Fitzroy Town Hall. Deputy Premier Ben Carroll said: “Barry was a true servant to the people of Victoria, spending 20 years in the public sector before being elected to our state’s Parliament in 1982. He was determined to achieve a fairer and kinder Victoria – a cause he never wavered from during his time as Minister for Housing and Construction, Education and the Environment. After retiring from Parliament in 1999, Barry's commitment to being a voice for the voiceless continued. He was a profound leader and mentor for many, but above all else, he was a loving friend, husband, father, and grandfather. The State Funeral will be open to the public, and for those unable to attend, the Service will be live streamed online. At the request of the Pullen family and in lieu of flowers, tributes may be made in the form of a contribution to Aboriginal Housing Victoria.”
Local News Woman arrested after burgs.
■ Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman after officers responded to two alleged aggravated burglaries in Armadale on Monday night last week (july 1).
It is alleged that a woman climbed through a balcony window at a property on Denbigh Rd about 7.10pm.
A person home at the time allegedly told the woman to leave before she fled the scene through the front door.
As police arrived, a second incident was reported to Triple Zero, at another address on Denbigh Rd
Officers acted swiftly and headed to the location of the second report.
At the second address it is alleged that a woman gained access to the property after being mistakenly buzzed in by someone home at the time, thinking that the woman was a resident.
Police attended the property and promptly arrested a woman at the scene. There were no injuries and nothing was stolen.
A 41-year-old St Kilda woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated burglary. She was bailed to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on September 19.
Death at Brighton
■ Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Brighton on Friday night.
Police were called to a property on Foote St, where a man was found with injuries about 8.30pm on July 5.
Emergency services performed CPR, but the man died at the scene.
A 52-year-old man was arrested at the scene and wasassisting police with their enquiries.
Exact circumstances surrounding the man’s death are yet to be determined and the investigation remains ongoing.
Haileybury wins at VCAT
■ Haileybury has won Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to have three Bayside Council planning permits cancelled.
The permits relate to existing planning permits for early learning centre, middle school and senior school facilities at the Brighton East and Hampton campuses.
VCAT member Judith Perlstein said a new permit will allow for an education centre, primary school and secondary school, demolition and removal of trees in a Heritage Overlay area, road alterations and display of business identification signage.
The new permit allows for a creative arts and sports centre, a canopy covering the middle school area and senior school courtyard, a new facilities and maintenance compound, plus a net gain of 52 car parking spaces.
Pay rise for Councillors
■ There is a pay rise for Southern Mayors, with each being given a pay increase to $134,954 per annum ($2595 per week). And that will rise to $138,506 ($2663 per week) from December 18.
The recipients are:
■ Boroondara: Cr Lisa Hollingworth
■ Glen Eira: Cr Anne-Marie Cade
■ Kingston: Cr Jenna Davey-Burns
■ Port Phillip: Cr Heather Cunsolo
■ Stonnington: Cr Joe Gianfriddo
■ Yarra: Cr Michael Crossland
It’s good news too for Bayside Mayor Cr Fiona Stitfold, who last week scored a 3.5 per cent increase to $109,114 per year ($2098 weekly). He will get a further increase to $111,987 ($2153 weekly) as an early Christmas present on December 18.
On top of their annual allowance councillors receive superannuation, a computer, mobile phone and a training allowance of up to $16,000. They can also claim travel, meals, childcare and technology costs.
Deputy Mayors share in the bonanza as well. At the six Councils they will now receive $67,477 annually ($1297 weekly), rising to $69,252 annually ($1331 weekly).
VCAT varies permit
■ Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal member Joel Templar has varried a Yarra Council planning permit for partial demolition of an exsting dwelling and construction of a ground floor and first floor expansion of 60, 62 and 64 Gore St, Fitzroy.
The site is on the eastern side of Gore St, between Gertrude St, and to the north of Little Victoria St to the south.
Fungi in Bayside
■ While taking a stroll through George Street Reserve in Sandringham , bushland crew member Belinda noticed Ghost Fungi growing on some of the Coast Tea Trees.
“Primarily found in southern Australia, this remarkable species of fungi has an amazing bioluminescence at night,” said a Bayside Council representative.
Aerial view of the Haileybury Brighton campus.
● ● Cr Lisa Hollingsworth, City of Boroondara Mayor
NEW CAST FOR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
■ Soul and blues vocalist Mahalia Barnes will take on her first stage role as Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar, opening at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne in March next year. In the title role of Jesus will be international recording artist Michael Paynter. Michael is a member of classic Australian band Icehouse, as well as the guitarist and vocalist in Australian icon Jimmy Barnes’ band, Javon King, who astounded audiences last year for his role as Seaweed J. Stubbs in the Australian tour of Hairspray, will play Judas Priority access waitlist now at: www . jesuschristsuperstarmusical.com.au
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What’s On Observations
Last Train to Madeline
■ A scorching summer in a sleepy rural town.
Two children, eight-year-olds Maddy and Luke, interrogate each other.
Maddy (Ruby Maishman) bold and crazy-brave; Luke (Eddie Orton) shy, hesi- tant, and guarded.
We follow their friendship at eight, 17, and 23.
Gradually, they become friends and even- tually lovers.
At 23, the risk-averse Luke sees Maddy as a vestige of his past life, shared memo- ries, and first love.
Luke blames Maddy for leaving him behind.
His Irritation seems more fevered imagi- nation than reality.
It comes across as small-minded and judgmental.
The great conceit in Calum Mackay’s play is that we accept Maddy to be a Manic Pixie Dream Girl stock character, fickle and flighty.However, this is not how Maddy comes across to the audience.
It is clear Maddy is determined, ambitious, and talented if we are to believe the narrative of a big break and a ticket to London to record an album.
After all, Maddy has been clear in her plan to leave the town and pursue a music career since childhood.
Television monitors onstage ground Luke and Maddy’s past and the present as the dialogue flips back and forth between the three timeframes.
The monitors are necessary for the audi- ence as the time switches can become convoluted.
Savanna Wegman’s brilliant, ethereal set, a concrete railway overpass swallowed in vines, mimics ancient ruins, a metaphor for the lost Impressivefriendship.lighting by Spencer Herd and sound design by Oliver Beard adds atmosphere.
A great soundtrack featuring artists such as The Temper Trap and Missy Higgins pin- point the adolescent lovers in time.
Directed by Hayden Tonazzi, Maishman and Orton are excellent in this timeless coming-of-age story.
Maishman, in particular, tackles a some- what underwritten part, adding much subtlety and tone.
Presented at the Meat Market, Melbourne, by F103 Theatre
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
The Platypus
■ Richard and Jessica’s relationship has reached terminal decline in The Platypus by Francis Greenslade. Frustration and blame are doled out in equal measure, but what could have been a naturalistic account of domestic lives on the edge becomes a journey of theatrical styles which blurs the purpose of the performance.
John Leary and Rebecca Bower play the couple, but also their respective partner’s other romantic interests. And this is only the beginning of Greenslade’s efforts to conjure with theatrical form.
He appeals to blank verse, Oscar Wilde, stand-up comedy, Pinter and ventriloquism scrolling through a myriad of forms to relate the drama to the point where form super- sedes story, making the latter almost an af- terthought.
Leary and Bower are at their best with the naturalism. The tension and strain of their characters comes to the fore. They are less comfortable in the other genres with the ap- peal to musicals being the weakest.
The kitchen set (Sarah Tulloch) is clear and clinical and the proscenium curtain speaks of an audience viewing a slice of life.
Again, Greenslade has played on this convention with the couple attending a the- atrical performance as a prelude to the drama that will unfold.
But he repeats this conceit at the begin- ning of the second act where the couple ex- plain the reason for the change of styles they are witnessing. As a rule, the drama should speak for itself. Lighting (Clare Springett) and music (David Franzke) are used to good effect changing the viewing focus and setting the mood.
Ultimately, Greenslade has tried to do too much. An audience can accept a change of coat to create another character. Characters watching a play that will be about them is clever. But Lady Bracknell as a counsellor determining child custody is indulgent and anachronistic. It compromises both the story and the form. Neither are done justice.
Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St., St Kilda - Review by David McLean
Entertainment
JOKES ABOUT THE TIME I WENT TO PRISON
■ In 2021, Andrew Hamilton s pent four months in two of Sydney's maximum-security prisons for the supply of psychedelic drugs. While incarcerated, Andrew began noticing the transportive power of laughter. After all, if a joke can make you forget you’re in prison, what else can it do?
Upon his release, jailbird comedian Andrew took up stand-up comedy, initially under strict bail conditions where his parents had to come with him to shows, and he had to be home in time for curfew.
Fresh off the heels of his Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Best Newcomer (2023) nomination and sold-out shows at Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2024) and Sydney Comedy Festival (2024); Andrew embarks on his first extended national tour with the show that launched his careerJokes about the Time I Went to Prison
Since 2023, Andrew has also featured as a member of the viral YouTube channel, YeahMadTV, gaining an international following.
Andrew’s autobiography Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison (Affirm Press, 2024) is due for release on July 30, with copies available for purchase after each show.
Victorian Performances of Jokes about the Time I Went to Prison
■ Tuesday, August 6 at The Deck, Geelong
■ Wednesday, August 7 at the Queens Arms Hotel, Bendigo
■ Thursday, August 8 at the Basement Comedy Club, Melbourne
Booking link for venues: alist.com.au/tours/ andrew-hamilton-jokes-about-the-time-i-wentprison/
- Cheryl Threadgold
Open House
Melbourne Weekend
■ This year's Open House Melbourne Weekend will be held on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, offering 170 unique experiences.
Over 60,000 people are expected to attend this year's event to re/discover their city and suburbs and explore some of Melbourne’s most fascinating buildings, places and spaces not normally open to the general public.
From private homes to forested water treatment plants and beloved sporting facilities there is something for everyone to re/discover.
New and notable to this year’s program include: a private home by renowned rrchitect Robin Boyd that has never been open to the public, a forest by environmental artist Agnes Denes at a water treatment facility not open to the public, a CBD tour to better empathise with people experiencing homelessness, a walk on the hallowed pitch of a city sports stadium, behind the scenes tours of Melbourne’s foremost medical research facilities, Australia’s oldest continuously operating artist collective, historic cemeteries, two former explosive storage facilities and ten modern and historical private homes open to the public.
Open House Melbourne’s Executive Director and Chief Curator, Dr Tania Davidge, explained this year’s theme, Re/Discover your City hopes to encourage Victorians to see Melbourne in a new light.
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Open House Melbourne Weekend is a chance for the curious at heart and lovers of architecture to discover new places and spaces in their city, to re-examine what they have perhaps overlooked and reconnect with beloved favourites.
“This year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Victorian Heritage Register; an important milestone for the many significant places and objects protected by the Register, many of which are in this year’s program,” said Davidge Some 172 treasured, varied and unique buildings are part of the 2024 program including new and returning favourites like the Essendon Incinerator, Carlton’s iconic Cairo Flats, the new Whitehorse Performing Arts Centre - The
Koorie Heritage Trust, Willsmere (formerly Kew Asylum ), Truganina Explosives Reserve, Mount Burnett Observatory, Hawthorn Tram Depot and the former Williamstown Morgue Attendees are encouraged to plan their weekend as the most coveted experiences book out in advance.
A summary of the events:
■ Over 170 unique experiences in the program this year
■ 10 private Melbourne residences open to the public
■ 78 heritage buildings to explore
■ 27 exhibitions
■ 14 self-guided tours
■ two former explosive facilities
■ five sports facilities
■ 10 places of worship
■ three industrial sites
■ 28 talks with expert designers, artists more For the full program visit www.openhousemelbourne.org Tickets released on July 3 and July 6.
Dear Evan Hansen
■ The Sydney Theatre Company and the Michael Cassel Group have collaborated to present the Australian premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, the Broadway smash-hit musical which will tour Australian states, opening in Sydney.
The show will open in Melbourne in December at the Playhouse Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, and tells of socially anxious Evan Hansen being forced to make a decision: play along with the charade, receiving the attention he's always craved. Or speak out and risk losing it all.
Described as a 'raw, moving and inspiring story of a socially anxious highschooler who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he inadvertently invents an important role for himself at the centre of a tragedy', the multi-award-winning coming-of-age tale is also carrying the reputation as 'one of the most profound stories in contemporary musical theatre.'
Dear Evan Hansen features music from Grammy and Academy Award winning composers Benj Pasedk and Justin Paul. The Australian cast includes Verity Hunt-Ballard (Evan's mother, Heidi Hansen ), Natalie O'Donnell (Cynthia Murphy) with Martin Crews (Larry Murphy). Newcomer Georgia Laga'aia is Zoe Murphy and rising star Harry Targett plays Connor Murphy; Carmel Rodrigues is Evan's classmate Alana Beck, and Jacob Rozario plays family friend Jared Kleinman. Rounding out the cast are Lawrence Hawkins, Jesica Kok and Ariyan Sharma.
■ A new Australian musical looks at a littleknown episode in world history.
Castro’s Children is set in Cuba and America in the 1960s and the 1980s, and follows some of the 14,000 children who were sent away from Cuba for supposed safety in America when Fidel Castro came to power.
It is written by Melbourne writer Peter Fitzpatrick and his musical collaborator, composer Simon Stone, and it is being produced by Music Theatre Melbourne for a short season from July 5 to 12 at Gasworks Arts Park in Albert Park.
Worried about the impact of Castro’s regime on their children, parents took part in Operation Pedro Pan, and sent the children away from what they thought would become a dangerous regime.
In Castro’s Children we see the children in the 1960s and then the adults they have become by the 1980s.
Writer Fitzpatrick is fascinated by this episode of history and feels it is ideal material for a strong dramatic musical.
“Castro’s Children has been an extraordinary labour of love for Simon Stone and me. The story of Operation Pedro Pan is one that really needs to be told.
“It may be set nominally in a country a long way away and quite a long time ago, but its complex moral questions are urgent and immediate ones – here, now and always,” Fitzpatrick says.
Featuring a large cast of adults and children, and with a beautiful score, this is one new Australian musical that is worth seeing. Book tickets at gasworkds.org.au or call 8606 4200
- Julie Houghton
Auditions
■ The Mount Players: A Bunch of Amateurs (by Ian Hislop and Nick Newham) July 12 at 7.30pm at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Craig Lenaine Smith. Audition Bookings: craigls@iinet. net.au
■ The 1812 Theatre: The Laramie Project (by Moises Kaufman) July 28 at 2pm; July 29 at 7pm at The 1812 Theatre (Bakery), 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchenson. Enquiries: mr_mitchinson@ hotmail.com or 0455 078 143
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Home I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) August 11 at 2pm; August 13 at 7pm at Unit 8/ 417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Susan Rundle. Audition enquiries: theatre@psrundle.com
- Cheryl Threadgold
Movie Fest
■ Entries are now open for 10th Smart Phone Movie Fest. Local entrants are:
■ Ronald James Baculo, Caroline Springs, The Multiverse Syndrome
■ Maria Papas, Brunswick East, Contain Yourself
■ Mahesh Haris, Reservoir, Tail of the twilight cat
■ Himalaya Joshi, Balwyn North, (an entry in SF3 Kids - 18 years) The End and also by him: Pandemonium
■ Tobias Turnbull, South Melbourne, Corona 19 with a lime twist.
SF3 has welcomed thousands of films from more than 80 countries the past decade, with entrants ranging in age from 5 to 76.
● Peter Fitzpatrick
● ● Comedian Andrew Hamilton
Statewide
Tooradin crash
■ Emergency services responded to a single vehicle fatal crash in Tooradin last Saturday night (July 6).
It is believed the vehicle may have been involved in a collision with another car prior to it losing control.
The vehicle left the road on South Gippsland Highway and rolled just near Baxter-Tooradin Rd just after 8.30pm on 6 July.
There were three occupants in the car and one died at the scene. The other two occupants were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Exact circumstances surrounding the collision and crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
Body found
■ Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after the body of a woman was located at a waste management facility in Epping.
Staff at the Cooper St facility located a body while moving green waste on Wednesday, July 3, and subsequently contacted police.
Detectives will await a post-mortem to formally identify the woman.
An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the suspicious death.
Investigators believe the woman was inside a bin that was picked up outside a property in Coolaroo on Tuesday, July 2, and then conveyed to the Epping facility.
A significant CCTV canvas of the Coolaroo area was underway and police are keen to speak to anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage, particularly between Sunday June 23 and Tuesday , July 2.
Detectives are also keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around that time.
- Victoria Police
Victorian News
$300,000 for forestry transition
■ The State Labor Government says it is helping the Murrindindi Shire community to secure the region’s future with new jobs in emerging industries as part of the Forestry Transition Program.
Ros Spence, Minister for Agriculture, late last week announced $300,000 for Murrindindi Shire Council to provide capacity building and upskilling for locals so they can begin implementing opportunities identified via their Local Development Strategy program.
The LDS program is designed to be community-led and reflect what locals want to see happen.
“Since last September, the Shaping Murrindindi’s Future project has consulted with locals, businesses and government agencies to identify and understand the region’s aspirations for their future and where skill shortages are,” a Government representative said.
The project has identified six key initiatives to explore, including farm forestry, renewable energy and the circular economy, health, aged care and social assistance, advanced manufacturing, tourism and sustainable agriculture.
The training will be delivered locally over the next 12 months and includes workshops, networking events, field trips and short courses.
The $22 million Community Development Fund and LDS grants provide medium- to longterm support for 11 native timber communities to identify new economies and create jobs.
Recently Baw Baw Shire Council received a grant from the Fund that will help the town of Noojee transition away from native timber harvesting, improve energy reliability in the region and investigate opportunities for a community hub and education center.
“This funding supports the Murrindindi Shire to provide training for community members to get the skills they need for their region’s future as they transition away from native timber harvesting,” said Ms Spence, Jaclyn Symes, Member for Northern
Victoria, said: “I look forward to seeing and hearing about some of the great initiatives identified by the Murrindindi’s community as they shape their future and build an economy that plays to their strengths.”
Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher said: “These funds will help our community maintain and build on the momentum created through the Shaping Murrindindi’s Future Project and our Local Development Strategy, ensuring impacted communities are supported through the transition away from native timber harvesting.”
Crossings removed
■ The last two dangerous and congested boom gates on the Lilydale Line have been removed.
It is the first rail line in Melbourne to be level crossing free, and it was achieved a year ahead of schedule.
Acting Premier Ben Carroll and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson announced the level crossings at Dublin Rd in Ringwood East and Coolstore Rd in Croydon are gone for good.
Since 2017, nine level crossings have been removed and six new stations have been built along the Lilydale Line, which is the second busiest line on the network and is used by more than 72,000 passengers each weekday.
Getting rid of these crossings means boom gates are no longer down for more than five hours in the morning peak, reducing frustrating delays for the more than 123,000 vehicles every morning.
The new accessible East Ringwood Station will soon open to passengers and features lifts to each platform and parking for 460 vehicles, while the new premium Croydon Station is set to open later this month.
Serious accidents and fatalities had been previously recorded at several of the Lilydale Line level crossing sites, including Union Rd in Surrey Hills which was fast-tracked for removal after the deaths of two people.
Level crossings removed from the line include Blackburn Rd, Heatherdale Rd, Manchester Rd, Maroondah Hwy, Mont Albert Rd, Union Rd, Cave Hill Rd, Coolstore Rd and Dublin Rd, Ringwood East.
The Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines will be Melbourne’s next rail lines to be boom gate free next year, followed by the Frankston Line in 2029 and the Werribee Line in 2030.
These projects have delivered almost seven kilometres of new walking and cycling paths as well as new and upgraded open spaces – with more than 260,000 trees, shrubs and grasses planted.
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Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ Gemco Players: Night Watch (a Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs play) July 12–28 at the GEM Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Bookings: gemcoplayers.org.
■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Real Thing (by Tom Stoppard) Until July 13 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 – 4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Michelle Swann. Bookings: https://www.wlt.org.au/book-tickets
■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Suite Surrender (by Michael McKeever) Until July 13 at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Bob Bramble. Bookings: 9735 1777 www.lilydaleatc.com
■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Misery (by William Goldman) Until July 13 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong. Director: Greg Shawcross. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Wait Until Dark (by Frederick Knott) Until July 13 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Dean Banova. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ Peridot Theatre Company: A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (by John Ford Noonan) Until July 14 at the Clayton Theatrette, 9-10 Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Pip Le Blond. Bookings: peridot.com.au
■ Ballarat National Theatre: A Date With Death Until July 14 at 106 Albert St. Sebastopol, Ballarat. Bookings: https:// www.bnt.org.au/productions/342-a-date-withdeath
■ Theatrical. The Boy From Oz, Until July 21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/Choreographer: Rhylee Nowell; Musical Director: Alex Byrne. Musical Supervision: Matthew Hadgraft; Ass’t. Choreographer: Ellie Martin. Bookings: theatrical.com.au
■ Eltham Little Theatre: Into the Woods Jr. Until July 14 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Gareth Clarke. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au
■ Fab Nobs Jr: Nickelodeon, the SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition, Until July 14 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Bookings: fabnobstheatre.com.au
■ Wyndham Theatre Company: After Dinner (by Andrew Bovell) July 12 – 20 at Wyndham Theatre Company: Cnr Duncans Rd and Synnott St., Werribee. Director: Fiona Scarlett. Bookings: Trybooking
■ CPAC Musical Theatre: Make Me a Song cabaret, the music of William Finn. Conceived by Rob Ruggiero. July 12, 13, 14 at Beaconsfield Community Hall, 8 O’Neil Rd., Beaconsfield. BYO snacks. No BYO drinks (available from bar). Bookings: cpacmusicaltheatre.com.au
■ Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMUDS): Kid Stakes (by Ray Lawler) July 19 – 27 at 15 View St., Mansfield. Director: Daryl Hunt. Bookings: mmuds.org.au
■ MLOC Productions: Alice by Heart, July 26 – August 3 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Chris Ryan; Choreographer: Molly Whytcross; Vocal Director: Diane O’Hare; Musical Director: Hannah Hunt. Bookings: mloc.org.au
■ The 1812 Theatre: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten), August 1 – 24 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Amy Calvert. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
■ Melbourne French Theatre: La Surprise De L’Amour (Lovestruck) (by Marivaux) August 6 – 17 at Melbourne French Theatre, La Maison de Maitre, 203-205 Canning St (cnr. Neill St.), Carlton. Director: Donald McManus. Bookings: https://melbourne frenchtheatre.org.au/la-surprise-de-lamour/ ■ Beaumaris Theatre: The Bridges of Madison County (by Robert James Waller), August 9 – 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Colin Armstrong. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
■ Pride and Prejudice - An Adaptation in Words and Music will be presented from September 27 in the Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre
Melbourne. This new theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen's famous work by Gill Hornby, tells the enduring story of the romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, presented in an intimate drawing-room setting, similar to the way Jane herself first read the story aloud to the Austen family and their closest friends.
Under the direction of Tyran Parke, film, television and stage performer Nadine Garner will bring Austen's most famous manuscript to life, with musical accompaniment from Carl Davis' score from the BBC TV drama series Pride and Prejudice.
Two acclaimed musicians will join Nadine on stage to perform the Carl Davis score. Violin accompaniment will be performed by Madeleine Easton, the Australian musician whose solo performances were televised at the Coronation of King Charles III, and Melbourne born classical pianist Dan Le.
■ Red Stitch Actors' Theatre presents the modern and comedic love story Romeo and Julie from July 24 to August 18 at the Red Stitch Theatre, St Kilda.
Written by Welsh playwright Gary Owen and directed by Kamarra Bell-Wykes, this brandnew story of Romeo tells of a single dad hanging on tight and Julie , a determined young woman fighting to follow her dream of studying physics at university.
Despite being raised only a few streets apart, the two teens come from entirely different worlds.
Crashing into first love, they are knocked off their feet when coming to a crossroad for the rest of their lives, and Julie’s family fears the worst in a world of unequal opportunity.
Romeo and Julie is a story about the push and pull between sacrifice and the pursuit of personal dreams.
The Red Stitch production will feature two of its own 2023 acting graduates from the longrunning Hansen Graduate program, Shontane Farmer and Damon Baudin. They will be joined by Claudia Greenstone, Justin Hosking and Belinda McClory.
Award-winning director Kamarra BellWykes has previously been honoured with the Kate Challis RAKA Award and the Patrick White Playwrights Award from the Sydney Theatre Company.
Preview performances: July 20-23
Season: July 24-August 18 (visit redstitch.net for performance times)
Venue: Red Stitch Actors' Theatre, Rear 2 Chapel St., St Kilda East
Bookings: www.redstitch.net
- Cheryl Threadgold
Exotic Lives of Lola Montez
■ Lola Montez once horsewhipped a journalist for a bad review but I’m in no danger.
Jackie Smith’s account, The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez, brings Lola to life on a music hall type set with Caroline Lee embodying the contradictions, myths and exploits of a woman who has etched herself into the fabric of society, not least of which are the goldfields of Ballarat.
Lee’s performance is gripping. She holds the stage, a deft change of accent allowing her to transition between Lola’s Irish childhood to her incarnation as a Spanish provocateur whose spider dance incited men to shower her with gold nuggets.
Smith’s script allows Lee to tease the audience but also challenge them with questions that are still pertinent today; freedom, independence
and identity. It is this depth and dimension that provides the substance for Lee who builds on the questionable truth associated with a woman who bedded a Bavarian king but also died of syphilis – the creeping spider becoming a metaphor for the disease that finally took Lola’s life.
A burlesque underpinning has been provided by director Moira Finucane which, though not of the same period, carries the same sentiment; Miss Maple Rose and her feather dance, Ivy Rosebud’s striptease and Piera Dennerstein’s diva operatics. ‘
Their performances punctuate the evening but also speak to the use of dramatic form. Lola is recounting her life taking off on flights of fancy only then to question what she has told the audience. The drama carries us away but has a similar capacity to challenge what we have just been told.
The simplicity of the set with its centrepiece chest is the only prop Lee uses. I was anticipating its opening but it is Lee who holds the key to this production's success. We follow the story she relates with fascination, wondering how it is Lola lived the life she did.
Performed at Chapel off Chapel.
- Review by David McLean
Wait Until Dark
■ Crime really doesn’t pay for the sinister criminals in Frederick Knott’s 1966 play Wait Until Dark, currently playing at Heidelberg Theatre, when they come up against blind and intelligent Susy Henderson.
Fresh out of prison, small-time thugs Mike (Sean Tessari) and Croker (Philip O’Brien) get caught up in a plot masterminded by ruthless conman Roat (Will Lopez) to uncover the whereabouts of a doll filled with heroin. Sam Henderson (William Deck), Susy’s husband, in a well-meaning but naïve get sture agreed to bring the doll back to London for a sick girl in hospital from a woman while on a business trip to Amsterdam
Roat tracks down the woman and the doll to Henderson’s basement apartment in Notting Hill Gate. The woman suspiciously dies and Mike, pretending to be an old friend of Sam’s, manipulates Susy (Ada Jean), who has recently become blind in a car accident, that without the doll, Sam will be implicated in the woman’s death (Sam, by the way, has also just departed on another business trip). Croker and Roat assume false identities to further deceive Susy and convince her to find and hand over the doll.
The cast does a good job. Ada Jean, in particular, shines with a compelling performance as Susy, portraying her vulnerability and intelligence with a commanding stage presence.
While this production may not fully capture the suspense of the original, it still offers some gripping moments and solid entertainment.
■ One of Melbourne’s finest orchestras is well and truly back after the impact of the COVID years.
And to celebrate, the Australasian Orchestra is having a grand mid-year concert featuring Dvorak’s beloved Symphony No 9, better known as ‘From the New World’.
Many music lovers will be familiar with the famous folk song ‘Goin’ Home’, the tune of which is used in the symphony.
Before the main event is a delightful musical entrée – ‘Les Toréadors’ from Bizet’s opera Carmen
The concert also includes Bruch’s double concerto for clarinet, viola and orchestra in E Minor, performed by two wonderful professional soloists, who also happen to be AO section leaders.
Clarinettist Aaron Klein and violist Rebecca Parfitt are the star soloists, and the orchestra is conducted by AO Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Robert Dora Rebecca and Aaron have performed the Bruch work before, many years ago as young striplings in 2015, and both musicians are very much looking forward to playing together again.
The concert starts at 5pm on Saturday July 20 at James Tatoulis Auditorium, Methodist Ladies' College, 207 Barkers Road, Kew Booking is highly recommended for this popular concert through trybooking.com or you can take your chances and buy tickets at the door.
- Julie Houghton
Auditions
■ The Mount Players: A Bunch of Amateurs (by Ian Hislop and Nick Newham) July 27 at 10.00am at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Craig Lenaine Smith. Audition Bookings: craigls@iinet. net.au
■ The 1812 Theatre: The Laramie Project (by Moises Kaufman) July 28 at 2pm; July 29 at 7pm at The 1812 Theatre (Bakery), 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchenson. Enquiries: mr_mitchinson@ hotmail.com or 0455 078 143
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Home I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) August 11 at 2pm; August 13 at 7pm at Unit 8/ 417-419 Warrigal Rd., Cheltenham. Director: Susan Rundle. Audition enquiries: theatre@psrundle.com
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde), August 18 and 19 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Audition bookings: timascott56@gmail.com
- Cheryl Threadgold
Changes at 7
■ Seven West Media has announced the following appointments for 7SPORT: Chris Jones will assume the new role of Director, Network Sport. Gary O’Keeffe has been promoted to the new role of Head of AFL and Sport Innovation. Kirsty Bradmore will take on the position of Head of Sport Digital.
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■ A trip to Israel by MPs has been spoken about in State Parliament by a local politician.
Caulfield MLA
David Soutwick said:
“I wish to raise a matter for the Premier , and the action that I seek is for the Premier to work with the opposition in putting together a working group in a very bipartisan manner with an independent chair that is agreed to by equal amounts of MPs from the government and the opposition to work on combating antisemitism and hate in this place.
“For far too long we have seen the Jewish community particularly targeted since the events of October 7, and unfortunately many of the Jewish community are now feeling very, very unsafe.
“I cite the member for Macnamara’s office being targeted only yesterday in a hateful way,” Mr Southwick said, in a reference to the attack on the premises of Josh Burns at St Kilda.
“A number of my colleagues, including the member for Brighton, the member for Mornington and Renee Heath, David Davis and Trung Luu in the other place [Legislative Council], went to Israel just recently.
“Australia and Israel have been friends for a very, very long time.
“What really, really concerns me is the things that they related to me about what they have heard about the events happening in Victoria – things like November 10, in which we had people coming to Caulfield
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and storming outside a synagogue; families of hostages, whom we hosted here in this Parliament, on their way home being unable to go to their hotels, because they were under siege; and thirdly, Mount Scopus, where the words ‘die Jew’ were on the front of that building.
“These things are unacceptable and these things need to change, and the only way that we will be able to change them and ensure all people feel safe, particularly the Jewish community at this point in time, is to do it in a bipartisan way.
“This is something that we did a few years back in a very, very different scenario, when we looked at ultimately what was a new act of Parliament for the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve
“At that time Steve Dimopoulos , the member for Oakleigh, and I worked together with an independent chair, and that resulted in getting that act of Parliament.
“It was done in the spirit of getting things done in a bipartisan way, and I would ask the Premier to consider doing the same thing.
“Words are not enough. People need action. Whether it is police powers, ensuring that those haters are held fully to account or ensuring that we get social cohesion and people feeling safe in our community, there are a whole range of things we could do.
“I suggest we do it with this working group. This is something that should not take months to do.”
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STONNINGTON
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Local Briefs
BAYSIDE
Conflicts of interest
■ Two Bayside Councillors declared conflicts of interest at the latest Council meeting.
■ Cr Jo Samuel-King declared a General Conflict of Interest in an item about the Dendy Beach Visitor Management Plan given Cr Samuel-King owns a property adjacent to GreenPoint, and the Plan mentions parking within Green Point which could impact Cr Samuel-King’s property.
■ Cr Sonia Castelli declared a General Conflict of Interest in an item about the Dendy Beach Visitor Management Plan given Cr Castelli’s partner owns a bathing box at Dendy Street Beach
■ Cr Castelli declared a General Conflict of Interest in an item about the Dendy Street Beach - Erosion Mitigation Update given Cr Castelli’s partner owns a bathing box at Dendy Street Beach
MONASH, YARRA
Greens Crs quit
■ Two Monash Councillors have quit the Greens Party after allegations of surveillance, disinformation and intimidation.
Crs Anjalee de Silva and Josh Fergeus, of Monash Council, resigned their Greens membership, with Age journalist Annika Smethurst predicting that five more suburban Councillors may act similarly prior to the October local government elections.
At Yarra City Council, Cr Amanda Stone and Deputy Mayor Cr Anab Mohamud quit the Greens. Cr James Conlan did the same at Merri-bek, also last year.
Cr de Silva said the party she joined no longer existed: :Over the last couple of years I have becomes ever more dismayed at the standard of behaviour that is being demonstrated and fostered within the Victorian Greens.”
Cr Fergeus said the Greens had :previoud little humility ... or generosity of spirit”.
TOORAK NEIGHBOURS
TAKE BATTLE TO VCAT
■ Toorak neighbours James Roichardson and Pamela Goldstone “do not get along”, and their disputes over their shared two-apartment building found their way to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Deputy President Richard Wilson.
Their issues - which included the placement of a Foxtel satellite dish on the common roof on their three-storey building - resulted in a 107page Tribunal determination.
Mr Richardson (upstairs) lost the application against Mrs Goldstone and her husband (downstairs).
Mr Richardson had wanted to appoint a registered manager for the property on Tintern Aveneue West. Mrs goldstone argued this would be a waste of money as the financial management of the Owners’ Corporation only involved five regular expenses, and the occasional trade services arranged by each lot owner.
Mr Richardson, a retired builder, was also upset about the installation of the Foxtel satellite dish, which required egree through the topfloor ceiling space about his apartment. An electrician had to make repeated trips to the prop-
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erty to alleviate his concerns, the Tribunal was told.
Another point of dispute was a power point installed in the basement common property by the Goldstones to charge their hybrid vehicle.
He said the power was being charged to the Owners’ Corporation, and that the plug should be removed. The Goldstones replied that any electricity cost increase issue could be addressed by their payment of an adjustment.
A further problem was over commercial car washers at the front of the property blocking the driveway, and impeding Mr Richardson’s access to his home as an elderly citizen.
The Goldstones replied that they paid for water for garden beds and sprinklers, for which there was no separate meter.
The Tribunal hearing, which went over six days, was told there was an incident in which “rude and impolite things were alleged to have been said between Mrs Goldstone and Mr Richardson in front of Mrs Goldstone’s guest and about Mr Richardson’s dog”.
Solicitors’ correspondence about that incident was written by Mr Goldstone’s law firm acting for his wife, to Mr Richardson via his lawyers.
Mr Wilson determined: “I do not find in their oral evidence, Mr Richardson did present as a better and more candid witness and was prepared to make concessions whereas Mr Goldstone at times refused to answer questions directly, preferring to engage in argument and advocacy.”
Mr Richardson unsuccessfully sought permission to change the lot entitlement and lot liability.
Evidence was given on the market value of each of the properties: the Goldstone’s lot had a value of a minimu of $5.6 million to a higher range of $6.5 million; the Richardson lot was worth a minimum of $6.8 million, and up to $9.5 million.
Mr Wilson determined: “I find Mrs Goldstone’s allegation ... of a ‘camapign of abuse and byllying’ and the ‘bringing of this proceeding for an improper purpose’ is not established.
“The neighbours simply do not get along and sometimes they appear to have made known to each other what they actually think of each other too.
“I found Mr Richardson to be an open and candid witness. I accept that his personal reasons for bringing this proceeding from his perspective, have been designed to try to retsore regularity and order to thre affirs of Owners Corporation as he sees it should be run.
“There is no doubt that he and his downstairs neighbours have different viewpoints about how the Owners Corporation should be managed, but they differ in their views does not make his motives improper,” Mr Wilson said.
ASHBURTON 21 objections
■ Boroondara Council’s Urban Planning Delegated Committee was told last month that 21 objections were received about three double-storey dwellings planned for 75 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton.
Each of thre planned buildings includes a double car garage. Objectors complained about the scale of the proposed development, asnd other issues including overlooking, overshadowing and noise impacts.
Issues raised in a report to Councillors were neighbourhood character, overdevelopment, response to a previous Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, amenity impacts on neighbours, and a lack of proposed landscaping.
HIGHETT
Rail Loop worries
■ Local resident Faiza Nouman submitted a question to the latest Bayside Council meeting related to proposed height regulations by the Suburban Rail Loop Authority.
Ms Nouman asked: “The Highett Progress Association and the broader Highett community have significant concerns regarding the proposed height regulations by the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, which include increasing building heights up to 18 stories at the former CSIRO site (now the Highett Commons).
“Does Bayside City Council have data and analysis to support whether the surrounding infrastructure can handle such increased density?
“Furthermore, how does the Council plan to respond to the SRLA to protect the liveability and neighbourhood character, including safeguarding areas like The Highett Grassy Woodlands from the potential negative impacts of these extreme height and density increases?”
Bayside Council CEO Mick Cummins replied: “Bayside City Council shares the concern of the community regarding the increased building heights throughout the Suburban Rail Loop precinct, including those at the former CSIRO site.
“Council officers have requested the data and analysis that supports the increased density from the Suburban Rail Loop Authority to justify the increased density; however, this has not been provided.
“Council officers are currently preparing a submission to the Suburban Rail Loop Authority Key Emerging Directions which will be considered by Council at its July meeting.
“Council is also undertaking an advocacy campaign which includes meeting with State and Federal elected members to discuss Council’s concerns and opportunities with the Suburban Rail Loop Program ,” Mr Cummins said.
STONNINGTON
Special rates
■ The Stonnington Council meeting on June 24 was given a recomendation that a number of premisesd be given concessional rates under the Cultural and Recreational Land Act:
■ East Malvern Tennis Club, 15 Moira St, Glen Iris
■ Hawksburn Tennis cLUB, 12 Bunalbo Ave, South Yarra
■ Kooyong Tennis Centre, 489 Glenferrie Rd, Toorak
■ Kyarra Park Tennis Courts, 2-14 Kyarra Rd, Glen Iris
■ Malvern Artists Society, 1297-1299 High St, Malvern
■ Melbourne Bowling Club, 136-144 Union St, Windsor
■ Orrong Park Tennis Courts, 603 Orrong Rd, Prahran
■ Royal South Yarra Tennis Club, 310 Williams Rd North, Toorak
■ Union Street Tennis Courts, 43A Union St, Armadale
■ Power House Rowing Club, 164 Alexandra Ave, South Yarra.
Discounted rates are likely to be charged instead of the uniform rate.
ALICE BY HEART
A Pleasant Fun Day Afternoon
■ Veteran cabaret entertainer Issi Dye and wise-cracking columnist Lawrence Money are teaming again to present their new show A Pleasant Fun Day Afternoon on Sunday, July 28 at 2 pm at the Elsternwick Park Sports Club.
Joining Issi and Lawrence as their special guest will be 'Young Lizzie' Hicklin - author and rising comic - giving her view of the world at age 93 (yes, 93!).
Lawrence points out that this show certainly chalks up some life experience: “Issi and I plus Liz account for 247 years (one quarter of a millennium) and there are plenty more to go.”
Liz Hicklin is just starting out at 93, while Issi Dye has been entertaining for almost seven decades. Lawrence Money, 76, now in his fifth year of stand-up, already has three Melbourne Comedy Festivals under the belt.
A Pleasant Fun Day Afternoon: Sunday, July 28 at 2pm. Bar opens at 1pm. BYO snacks.
Bookings: 0414 832 700 or email lawrencejmoney@gmail.com
- Cheryl Threadgold
■ MLOC Productions presents the musical Alice by Heart from July 28 to August 3 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale
Based on the book by Steven and Jessie Nelson, with music by Duncan Sheik and lyrics by Steven Satar, Alice by Heart is set in the rubble of the London blitz of World War II.
Alice Spencer's budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station.
When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward.
The musical encourages the celebration of the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
MLOC's show is directed by Chris Ryan , with musical direction by Hannah Hunt , choreography by Molly Whytcross and vocal direction by Diane O'Hare
Performance Details: July 26 (gala opening night), July 27, August 1, 2 and 3 at 7.30pm; July 27, 28, August 3 at 2pm.
What is basically Jaws in the Seine, this French production is frustratingly uneven at times, but overall mildly fun viewing.
The story is simple; Marine researcher Sophia (Academy Award nominated Berenice Bejo) and her husband are leading a team in the Pacific, to examine the effect pollution is having on sea life in the Pacific , specifically looking at a Mako shark they have tagged, named Lilith
What shocks them is that Lilith has quickly, and considerably, grown in size in a matter of months, and when the group try to take samples, tragedy strikes.
Three years later, Sophia is still trying to get over that tragedy, working in a capacity that doesn’t involve getting in the water.
Sophia’s reputable work as a researcher sees her visited by animal activist Mika (Lea Leviant), who leads a Greenpeace type outfit who are trying to keep sharks protected, and learns that Lilith has somehow managed to enter the Seine (the electronic tag is still operational).
Teaming up with no-nonsense cop Adil (Nassim Lyes) and his tight knit unit, they try to convince the mayor (an amusingly over-the-top Anne Marivin) of the imminent dangers, particularly when there is a triathlon event about to occur, but as is usually the case, the group are ignored, so they will have to take matters into their own hands to save Paris.
Under Paris, after its opening sequence, takes its time building to its set-pieces, allowing the actors to put some kind of stamp on their characters, just enough to keep us reasonably involved, along with some commentary on growing ecological disasters, and even a glimpse of the homeless being cleared from the streets before the upcoming Olympics, a practice that now seems normal, no matter which city the sporting event is held.
Once the action kicks in, the pace does noticeably pick up, with some entertainingly bloody encounters.
Despite CGI now having been around for decades, it is somewhat puzzling how film-makers still can’t make computer generated sharks look convincing.
The film benefits from a good cast, with Bejo and Lyes (who stars in the director’s other current Netflix effort, Mayhem) providing a solid centre to the largely formulaic writing.
Co-writer/director Xavier Gens (The Divide), who got his break with the Texas Chainsaw Massacre inspired horror movie Frontier(s) in 2007, quickly followed by the dis-
appointing Hollywood action flick Hitman, makes sure this knowing outing looks slick, and genuinely takes viewers by surprise with a finale that is eye-popping, setting up a situation that you wished happened halfway through proceedings. Under Paris doesn’t reach the heights you want it to, but is enjoyable enough to hopefully leave a smile on the face of viewers.
RATING - ***
Perfect Days
■ (PG). 125 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Nominated for Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars (it was beaten by The Zone Of Interest), this is a quietly brilliant film from acclaimed director Wim Wenders (Wings Of Desire, Until The End Of The World, Paris, Texas), and is centred by an extraordinary performance by Koji Yakusho (Under The Open Sky, The Blood Of Wolves, Cure, Shall We Dance?), who won the Best Actor award at Cannes last year. Yakusho stars as Hirayama, a 60-something man who lives alone, and works as a toilet cleaner in the up-market district of Shibuya, Tokyo. Hirayama keeps to himself, and works diligently and methodically, attaining a daily routine which seemingly allows him to achieve a kind of contentment. Hirayama’s main interaction with people is fellow cleaner Takashi (Tokio Emoto), a much younger man who can’t quite understand why he isn’t married, and is so calm, even introverted. Takashi has a crush on Aya (Aoi Yamada) , who appears to take to Hirayama’s unobtrusive behaviour, and instantly loves his choice of music, on cassette, by artists from the 60’s and 70’s. As each day plays out, we learn a little more about Hirayama, especially when he is visited by his niece (Arisa Nakano) What is so glorious about Perfect Days is the way we find out more about its main character through little details which dot the landscape like breadcrumbs, rather than everything being lazily explained. The choice of songs is also superb, intelligently filling in gaps while additionally providing dramatic weight to particular scenes. Along with the always reliable Yakusho (who should have received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor), there is strong work from Nakano, Yamada and Emoto, plus there are great cameos by Min Tanaka, Sayuri Ishikawa and Tomokazu Miura. Wenders has built up an incredible body of work, but has been a bit hit-and-miss in recent years, but Perfect Days is one of his best, a film which is stunningly humane, but has an undercurrent which is heartbreaking.
RATING - *****
● ● Meet the cast of Alice by Heart: Sarah Green (back left), Luca Swanton, Brayden Stokes, Xavier Brown, Jemimah Low; (middle row) Nickolas Brown, Victoria Lazaris, Elizabeth Gordon–Saker, Emma Kiley, Ethan Hooper; (Floor) Kiarah Noone and Xavier Phillips. Absent: Lottie O’Hare.
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● Lawrence Money and Issi Dye
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■ Bill Haley had started ‘rock and roll’ with his song Rock Around The Clock in 1955.
As we moved towards the end of the decade there were a lot of handsome young men in the USA who became teen idols such as Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Fabian.
Fabiano Anthony Forte was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1943. His father was a policeman but when he suffered a heart attack Fabiano had to get a job to support the family.
He was discovered in 1957 by Bob Marcucci and Peter DeAngelis, owners of Chancellor Records
The record producers were searching for a "good looking" teenager to be groomed to be a rock and roll singer.
Over a period of two years he was given singing lessons, billed as ‘Fabian ’ and began working in concert tours - the fans loved him. He had some minor hits before getting a spot on Dick Clark's national television show Bandstand
Fabian had top 10 hits with Turn Me Loose, Hound Dog Man and Tiger
He won the Silver Award as The Promising Male Vocalist of 1958.
In 1959 Fabian toured Australia at the age of 16 on The Lee Gordon Big Show with some of our best local rock and roll singers.
Fabian was supported by Johnny O'Keefe, Col Joye, Johnny Rebb, Johnny Devlin and
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Whatever Happened To ... Fabian
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
The Delltones . When Fabian arrived at Essendon Airport two thousand teenagers turned up to welcome him and broke down the barriers to run onto the tarmac.
Fabian and his managers got off the plane and fled on top of a yellow forklift truck with the teenagers in pursuit.
He was transferred to a truck by police and driven away from the airport to make his getaway.
Sabrina , the English actress, was also on the plane and took refuge from the fans in the TAA ladies restroom. Boy - it was great publicity for the shows.
He was signed to a film contract with Twentieth Century Fox studios and made Hound Dog
Man. He had a natural talent for acting. In 1960 Fabian was earning big money but continued his education and graduated from high school. His next film was with Bing Crosby in High Time and in a radio interview Fabian told me that Bing was very quiet and kept to himself. One of his best roles was in North To Alaska with John Wayne and Stewart Granger. In 1962 he was in Mr Hobbs Takes A Vacation with James Stewart and then played a small
role in The Longest Day
Fabian was involved in a stock car crash during a charity event in 1978 but was not badly injured.
He has made more that 30 feature films during his career and has guest starred in television shows such as Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Daniel Boone and Rebel Highway Fabian has been married three times and has three children. These days Fabian and his wife Andrea live on a 20-acre ranch in Pennsylvania and Fabian still manages to do about 30 concerts each year.
They are both actively involved in the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association and have raised money for veterans with a celebrity golf tournament in North Carolina
I recall setting up the radio interview with Fabian many years ago and his wife said "Could you call back in about half an hour - he has gone out in the pick-up truck to collect an engine." Ah life goes on, even for a former teenage idol.
Kevin Trask
Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM
That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon.
www.innerfm.org.au
EMERGING ARTISTS AT PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM
‘A Piece Of’ at Tolarno
■ Tolarno Galleries is presenting Malaysian-born, Melbournebased baker Raymond Tan’s first solo exhibition A piece of ... from July 13-August 10.
On display in Gallery 2 are ‘cake’ sculptures. Breaking away from the conventional notion of cakes as purely edible treats, this exhibition pushes the boundaries of creativity and challenges the traditional definition of sculpture.
Displaying daring cakes designed not to be devoured but to be viewed (and collected) as magical and innovative works of art.
Raymond Tan’s story begins in Selangor, where he spent his formative years before relocating to Australia in 2006 to pursue higher education.
While completing an MA in Accounting, Tan discovered baking as a creative outlet.
His inventive bakes, including whimsical cake pops, intricately decorated fortune cookies, and stunning celebration cakes, quickly gained attention on Instagram.
Tan’s cake pops, featuring designs such as cacti, drippy watermelon, iconic landmarks and figures such as Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld , became an internet sensation.
His work was featured in Vogue, reposted by the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York and highlighted in numerous other prestigious publications.
In 2019, following Melbourne’s first COVID lockdown, Tan founded Raya, a bakery on Little Collins St, that has quickly become a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike. Raya is celebrated for its innovative cakes, which blend traditional techniques with contemporary twists, reflecting Tan’s artistic flair and global inspirations.
Raymond Tan’s journey from self-taught baker to a globally recognized culinary artist is a testament to his passion and creativity.
■ Develop - an exhibition of Melbourne’s emerging photomedia artists at MAPh
An exhibition that brings together a select showcase of 2023 Bachelordegree graduates from Melbourne’s tertiary institutions, presenting work by emerging photographic artists. The annual exhibition provides a vital platform for each of the artists to exhibit their work as they develop their practice and move towards the next stag of their career.
Exhibition: July 25 – August 25. Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) 860 Ferntree Gully Rd. Wheelers Hill
At Benalla
Light Shines. Shadow Falls – Hans Heysen and Matthew MacNally
Drawn from the Benalla Art Gallery Collection, Light Shines, Shadow Falls presents a selection of landscapes by two of Australia’s finest watercolourists, Hans Heysen and Matthew McAnally.
The exhibition is a celebration of both artist’s mastery in rendering the Australian countryside and the atmospheric shifts across the day as the sun rises and sets, shining its light for shadows to fall.
Exhibition closes July 28.
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Growing up with you- Mimi Leung
The title of the show refers to both Leung’s relation ship with her art practice, and with her children – reflecting on how her attitudes from her own practice have changed as she has grown up and had kids.
Starting with a selection of works from early in her illustration career, this exhibition broadly shows the shift in focus and the artist’s growing up –as an artist, as a mother, as a human – and tracers her journey from trauma to healing through both commercial and non-commercial work.
Exhibition closes August 18.
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Embrace the Eucalypt – Ruth Johnstone and Leslie Duxbury
The ubiquitous eucalyptus has come to mean many things to us, it is honoured when it survives to a great age, yet its size and materiality has caused it to be felled for human
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needs, and f course it is renowned for fueling raging bushfires.
Utilising paper based media and contemporary art approaches, Ruth Johnstone and Leslie Duxbury address the cultural significance of the eucalypt.
Exhibition closes July 28.
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Smells Like Rain –Claire Beausein.
Encapsulates the promise and renewal and transformation.
The exhibition showcases a recent collection of assemblage and mixed media works on wash paper, all engaging the theme of metamorphosis.
Growing up in the Warby Ranges close to nature has left an indelible mark on Claire Beausein’s artistic sensibilities, and the subdued palette and intricacies in her work are borne out of her profound connection to home.
By combing these forma and textures with other media such as graphite, indigo dye, thread and Suminagashi (floating ink), the works speak to the mysteries of nature and change using water as a metaphor for transformation.
Exhibition closes July 28.
Benalla Art Gallery Botanical Gardens Bridge St. Benalla.
- Peter Kemp
Pink cancels concert
■ The ever-energetic Pink was forced to cancel her July 3 concert in Switzerland on doctors' advice . Following a short break Pink is hopeful of continuing her mammoth world tour.
New Melbourne radio station?
■ Westsider FM is name of a new internet radio station planned for Melbourne's western suburbs . A working committee is being formed and those with creative aspirations are invited to contact Barbara Haggen: editor@thewestsider.com.au
Marty Sheargold eases back
■ Triple M has announced Marty Sheargold is to ease back on his radio exposure. No longer will Marty be heard on Triple M national brekkie show, but remain on air in the 3pm-4pm arvo drive shift, plus continued involvement with the station podcast. Marty feels it is time to lead a normal life with space to balance family time with his broadcasting/stand-up commitments.
Welcome back Suzi
■ Possibly Australia's favourite rock chick, Suzi Quatro has confirmed her next Australian tour in early 2025. Suzi, aged 74, and her band will rock all states with a one-night stand January 26 in Melbourne at the Palais. This tour will be her 40th visit to Australia, a country she loves, and so do we when Suzi belts out Devil Gate Drive, Can the Can, and the like.
Lisa can sleep in
■ For the past five years Lisa Miller has got up on week mornings at some ridiculous hour to present ABC News Breakfast. Lisa has moved on within the ABC to be involved in presenting Muster Dogs, Back Roads and other projects. A new brekkie presenter is yet to be announced. - John O’Keefe
with Peter Kemp
OK. With John O’Keefe
● ● Fabian
● ● Pink
The Survivors Radiio, TV, Recording, Media Veterans
Photos: Gordon Bennett, Julie Houghton
● ● Survivors President Bruce Mackay
● ● ● ● Kevon Trask of The Local Paper/ Melbourne Observer newspaper group
● ● Derryn Hinch
● ● ● ● Philip Brady’s 85th birthday cake
Denis O’Kane
● ● ● Pete Smith
● ● Brian Smith and Ted Ryan.
● ● Tony Tardio
● ● ● ● Ash Long and Julie Houghton of The Local Paper/Melbourne Observer.
● ● ● Dr Sally Cockburn and Tony McManus
1. Able to be modified
6. Run away (4,3)
10. Crumpling
16. Drunkard
17. Canary Islands port, ... Palmas
19. Endure
20. Sheep fibre
21. Brass instrument
22. Snatched
23. Wallop
26. Church senior
28. Alliance
30. Smiles
31. Recite
33. Composer, Sir Edward ...
35. Serviceable
37. Wild grass
38. Fork point
39. Espionage agents
41. Mountain call
43. Supplement, ... out
44. Fragrant flower
45. Scornfully disobey
46. Corrosive substance, ... soda
48. Aquatic mammals
50. Contributes
51. Devout
52. Small fenced-in area
53. Sore secretion
55. Ice-cream server
57. Respectful
60. Ethnic bigots
62. Young man
64. Fire-fighting fixtures
67. Mass
68. Damages (bodywork)
69. Public pool
71. Achiever
72. Endorse (motion)
74. Camouflage colour
75. Italian farewell
77. Naked rider, ... Godiva
79. Bravery badges
82. A single entity
83. Peruses
85. Betray, ... on
87. OK (informal)
89. Tennis barrier
90. Ashen
91. Epsom annual horse race
92. Actor, ... Gibson
94. German Mrs
96. Distort
98. The N of NB
99. Synagogue scholar
100. Send back
102. Sort (through)
104. Cut (timber)
106. Gets
107. Tout
109. Cargo
111. Be unfaithful to (3-4)
112. Nothing
113. Milkshake ingredient
114. Ship's spine
116. Fraud
118. Frog relatives
119. ... of Carpentaria
121. Incursion
123. Woodwind instrument
125. Fibbed
127. Can metal
128. Excursion
130. Sunbeams
132. Truck compartment
134. Palm cereal
136. Tanzania's ... es Salaam
137. Squalid
139. Large racing yacht
140. Tennis ace, ... Nastase
141. Fishing-line fibre
143. Convict's ball & ...
Across Down Down
145. Mortuary table
147. Lawyer's charge
148. Wound with dagger
149. Ready for picking
150. Pledge
152. Put strain on
154. Writer, ... Blyton
156. Basketball shot, ... dunk
158. Flavouring herb
159. Oxlike antelopes
161. Acorn bearer
163. Prince Edward, ... of Wessex
165. Spicy lentil dish
167. Hunger pain
169. Restate
171. Fabric join
173. Cropping up
175. Silver bars
177. Pet's parasites
179. Ills
181. Nipples
182. Lion's neck hair
183. Honey wine
185. Positive replies
187. Dismiss
189. ... & downs
190. Kitchen flooring
191. Female opera singer
192. Cloth remnant
194. Security lapses
196. Non-clergy
197. Antarctic inlet, ... Sea
198. Judo level
199. Beijing's former name
202. Deplete
204. Cycled
205. Fast planes
206. Counterfeited
208. Auction
210. Knight's mount
212. Filled pastries
213. Sports team
214. Infant babble (4,4)
216. Happily ... after 217. Contactable (2,4)
219. Realms
221. Devonshire tea cake
223. Red-rind cheese
225. Perform
226. All-in fight
227. Open tart
230. Long films
232. Snowfields elevator (3,4)
235. Shopping precincts
236. Mother
238. Smash into
240. Anaesthetic gas
242. Exclusive group
243. Dispatches
244. Town plan
245. Physician
246. Attacked (3,2)
247. City, ... Angeles
248. Nursemaid
249. Ring-throwing game
251. Hallucinogenic drug (1,1,1)
253. Electricity power source
255. Greener
256. Revise (text)
258. Cash disc
259. Cases
260. Belonging to us
261. Beer
262. Divorce order (6,4)
263. Gizmos
264. Armless (dress)
1. Marriage cheat
2. Vibrates
3. Pixie
4. Very eager
5. Radiant
6. Destines to grim fate
7. At summit of
8. Smoke vent
9. Tale
11. False pretences
12. Push for
13. Unrefined
14. Partook of liquor
15. Aphrodite & Athena
16. Moved to & fro
18. Regrettably
24. Clue
25. Low platform
27. Swollen heads, big ...
29. Yes vote
30. Tile mortar
31. Potatoes
32. Even so
34. Stretch
36. Alias (1,1,1)
38. Cheap booze
39. Indian gowns
40. Drink delicately
42. Windies batsman, Clive ...
45. Pasture
46. Desert plants
47. Kill selectively
49. ... & Gomorrah
51. Dried plum
52. Jerks
54. Voyage
56. Primp & ...
58. Peeper
59. Black wood
60. All set
61. Neck warmer
63. Date of offensive (1-3)
65. Cosmetics boss, Elizabeth ...
66. Israeli city, ... Aviv
68. Sheikhdom, Abu ...
70. Dedicatory verses
72. Cloyingly sweet
73. Duress
74. Roadway edgings
76. Rowing aids
78. Jabbers
80. Vaporised
81. Removes whiskers
83. Resist openly
84. Half
86. Fox brush
88. High temperature
91. Actor/singer, Sammy ... (5,2)
92. Fade (away)
93. Touch with tongue
95. Flying saucers (1,1,2)
97. World Wide Web (1,1,1)
99. Cheese skin
100. Entertainer, ... Harris
101. Layers
103. Mexican food shell
105. Carol, The First ...
107. Common seasoning
108. Afternoon meal
110. Gentle strokes
113. Humdrum
115. Lawful
117. Groaning
118. Close-fitting
119. Cunning
120. Polishes (car)
122. Tibet's ... Lama
124. Pyramids country
126. Blowpipe missiles
129. Commercials
130. British flying force (1,1,1)
131. Produce
133. Overalls, ... & brace
135. Bullfight cry
137. Big cricket hit
138. Unique model (3-3)
142. Persona ... grata
144. African anteater
146. Inclination
148. Clever
149. Betrothal token, engagement ..
151. Scrutinising (accounts)
153. Every day
155. Sketched
157. So!
158. Provides with personnel
159. Squall
160. Obtain (support) (4,2)
162. Bend to pray
164. Mekong valley nation
166. Holidays owed, time in ...
167. Coal mines
168. In attendance (2,4)
170. Abated
172. Breakfast or dinner
174. Enervates
175. Forbids
176. One, numero ...
178. Browns (meat) quickly
180. Disfigure
182. Feel the loss of 184. Michaelmas ... 186. Skim on ice
188. Environmental treaty, ... Protocol
190. Plenty
191. Challenged
193. Midges
195. Filter
197. Cotton spool
198. Avoid 200. Age
201. Candied
203. Requires 205. Abandon (lover)
206. Financial penalties
207. Shady tree
209. Flee to wed 211. Duck's mate
212. Agreement
213. Window ledges 214. Confused
215. Fuses (of bones)
218. Coffee lounge
219. Surfer, ... Slater
220. Sailors
222. Troop formations
224. Flour factory
226. Yacht's principal canvas
228. Antiquated
229. Crooner, ... King Cole
231. Hardens
233. Leo animal
234. 'Tis (2'1)
235. Death in Venice author, Thomas
236. China's ... Zedong
237. Pacify
239. Portable
241. Horse-riding show
243. NE US state
244. Corpse repository
248. Fixes with hammer
250. Ayatollah's land
252. Former Italian currency
253. Castle ditch
254. Model, ... Macpherson
257. Used spade
By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au
MP Music Summit
■ Mornington Peninsula Shire will host a day of collaboration, conversation and connection.
The music summit is a one-day event which aims to draw together a creative community of musicians, songwriters, industry professionals and emerging talent that will also include songwriting workshops.
Tickets and enquiries: phone: 5950 1000 or email: artsandculture@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Punters Club
■ Fitzroy’s legendary music venue The Punters Club is reopening in August with its original décor as reported by Beat Magazine.
It’s been a restaurant in recent times but the new owners say they plan to focus on music and events but also create a community for all musicians.
Everybody Knows
■ Singer-songwriter Cathy Dobson has released her new single Everybody Knows.
It’s from the album Sundowner Drive, an eight-track concept project co-written with Angus Gill and based around the people who live there. https://www.facebook.com/cathy.dobson.7
GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS EXTREME
■ The circus is in town. The Great Moscow Circus presents a heady mix of death-defying, skilful, and comedic acts under the Big Top.
The Russian connection is in name only as the circus is Australian-owned, bought by the Edgley and Weber families in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
A pyrotechnic display heralds the arrival of the first acrobat who risks life and limb on the giant spinning wheel.
A choreographed stumble sets the crowd gasping.
Much to the audience's delight, the acrobat soon rights himself before picking up the pace.
Next, a giant see-saw, worryingly covered in gaffer tape, is wheeled into place.
Another adrenaline rush as three tumblers flip back and forth metres into the air.
Accompanied by a rousing soundtrack, an aerialist amazes us on the trapeze.
Daredevil BMX and Pro Scooter riders follow, performing stunts such as air tricks and double tail whips to the audience's delight.
At intermission, those of us who remember to bring cash stock up on hot dogs, popcorn, and fairy floss while the kids spin around on the cup-and-saucer ride or try for a prize with the laughing clowns.
Ukrainian trampoliners bounce and tumble with incredible skill and grace, followed by an aerialist effortlessly flying on the Tissu/Silk.
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Award-winning Duo Acero demonstrate their extraordinary acrobatic strength on the pole, leaving the audience in awe of their talent.
Motorcycle cage riders follow, featuring the world’s youngest rider, nine-year-old Cruz Weber, spinning around incredibly missing each other.
Clown Gagik, a Charlie Chaplin lookalike, keeps the audience entertained at each changeover.
After two action-packed hours, we spill out into the frosty night, thrilled and in awe of the performers.
Performance Season: Until July 14
Venue: J. L. Murphy Reserve, Grahams and Williamstown Rd., Port Melbourne Bookings: greatmoscowcircus. com.au
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
Workshops
■ A aseries of Understanding Autism Workshops are to be held in in Melbourne These workshops will take place on August 6-7 at Ross House in the CBD Organiser Bryce Pace says these workshops will focus on providing participants with resources and tips to assist in making employment, tourism and the community more accessible for autistics.
with Matt Bissett-Johnson
Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson
● ● Armenian clown Gagik Avetisyan in The Great Moscow Circus. Photo: Chowie Photography.
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Dandenong Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, July 10 Abuawad, Jeris Ali, Ali Ali, Imraaz Ali, Mohamad Amir, Yusef Ayop, Denis Bones, Grace Maree Boothey, Brianna Caines, Brooklyn Chernishov, Sergei Collett, Allana Louise Cummins, Simon Kane Dadov, Alexis Darlow, Andrew De Lisle, Peter Delahunty, Jason David Devries, Zac Dieu, Victor Do, Hao Dovaston, Michael Dunn, Bohdan Ellaz, Walid Elvey, Symon Alfred Fernando, Randika Giuliano, Bob Gower, Ji Greaves, William Neville Haidari, Shujauddin Harlen, Luke Hartley, Luke Hicks, Shaun Hodgson-Williams, Scott Hull, Nathan Ireland, Aaron Italia, Julia Johns, Nathan Kelly, Alexandra Khan, Mohammed Kohn, Robert John Lawrence, Nicholas Leek-Branch, James Paul Lilley, Anthony Lual, Anyang Deng Mallikarachchi, Jagath Mann, Jason Robert Marino, Andrew Martin, Timothy Mcdougall, Leigh Mcgrath, Peter John Mcleod, Stephen Mehmani, Laya Mie, Mie Min, Nanda Mohammadi, Sajad Mulqueeney, Brendan John Naidu, Shamit Nicholson, William Peni, Jairuss Peterson, Wendy Pikari-Campbell, Zion Polson, Ashleigh Powell, Noel Putt, Jarrod Qazizada, Omeed Richards, Jordon Russo, Dean Nathan Sama, Harrison Scalise, Renato Schulte, Mathjis Scott, Michael Sean, Anjelicatida Sgro, Sasha Sidawi, Maher Silvy, Joshua Lewis Singh, Manpreet Solanke, Adesaji Sorensen, Henrik Sterpin, Robert Storer, Michael Stuart, Matthew Robert Tharmarsa, Satkunananthan Thynne, Loki Tuddenham, Patrick Vijayrathna, Ajith Kumar Vivianti, Cassandra Voicey, Peter Vos, Torey Weekes, David Robert Werry, Monica Wight, Katrina Wilkin, Paul Philip Wilson, Clint Yanni, Anis Joseph Zaffiro, Mathew Frank Zahalan, Raouf Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, July 10 Alderson, Ned Anchalia, Rishika Beazley, Kye Douglas Black, Robert Black, Steven Britto, Nathan
Brown, Justin Bull, Jason Byrnes, Allana Laura Cheng, Xiao Curcio, Michael Degney, Grant Mason Del Toro, Mario Devadiga, Kantesh Dhami, Sushil Diss, Peter Louie Dutchman, Chloe Evans, Glenn Fisher, Harrison Ganbold, Uuganbold Gardner, Nicole Ghotra, Jai Green, Mark Grimshaw, Azea Irish, Alex Johnston, Simon Stuart Kananoaga, Vaha Kellalea, Luke Kelly, Ed Kirkwood, Jennifer Lee, Damien Li, Gaohe Manaras, Anthony Mason, Rick Lee Mcdonald, Andrew Mitrovic, Alexander Mony Surajakumari, Vipin Mourmouris, Maria Muliaina, Romney Tali Muradi, Qudratullah Pogaku, Mahesh Rahimi, Ali Rani, Pinki Raymond, Gregory Ribeiro, Jamie Sapkota, Bhuvan Simpson, Catherine Jane Skaliotis, Peter Soh, Steven Solo, Joseph Souhleris, Peter Stotland, Jacob Taimorey, Said Vanspeall, Morgan Walker, Adrian Ward, Brett Wilson, Jack Zarra, Samuel Dromana Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, July 10 Allen, Melinda Allen, Peter Aly, Omar Anderson, William Annett, Bonnie Barbour, Sabina Basnayake, Ashen Amarakoon Bramley, Ashley Brooks, Craig William Bunworth, Hayden Burns, Wayne Carson, Jasmine Chesterfield, Timothy Cocks, Leilani Colasurdo, Marcello Degan, Shaun Dimattina, Christopher Paul Elliott, Brock Farag, Brandon Fulton, Dylan Gannon, Braiden Graham, Racheal Greene, Mitchell Hanley, James Henderson, Julie Kelly, Dale Kensley, Sophie Louise Lea, Michelle Maher, Sasha Mark, Grant Mazur, Cameron Mitchell, Matthew Moore, Simone Morice, Benjamin Muratovic, Laura Jean Murphy, Harley Shannon Nasser, Sammy O'brien, Nathan Leigh O'rourke, Siobhan Perrin, Sam Ragas, Kyle Alexander Richards, Kevin Roberts, Karen Ross, Kaitlyn Ruby Symonds, Ian Symons, Brodey Tribe, Denis Ufnalski, Matthew Vassiliou, Emanuel Westworth, James Williams, David Wilson, Ronald
Assault at Station
■ Police have charged a man following an assault at Richmond Railway Station on Wednesday (July 3).
It is alleged that a 64-year-old woman was pushed onto the train tracks about 3.50pm. She sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
A 54-year-old Werribee man was arrested by detectives from the Transit Crime Investigation Unit in Southbank
He has been charged with conduct endangering life, conduct endangering serious injury, reckless conduct causing injury and unlawful assault of a female.
He has also been charged with several unrelated offences including burglary, theft, aggravated burglary, trespass, unlawful assault and make threats to kill.
The further charges relate to the following alleged incidents:
■ Burglary and theft at a business on Droop St, Footscray on May 10
■ Burglary and theft at a business on Hopkins St, Footscray on June 22
■ Aggravated burglary at a hotel on City Rd, Southbank at 1.30am on July 4.
He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on July 12.
New Hartwell mural
■ A new community mural has arrived in Hartwell. The new 55-metre community mural is at Hartwell Shopping Village at 11261142 Toorak Rd, Camberwell. The mural adds extra colour and life to the local stores.
Kickstarters
■ The Kingston Kickstarters Community Leadership Training Program aims to enable current and emerging community leaders to create a more resilient, inclusive, and empowered Kingston
It is a free, fully subsidised training program for people over 18 who live, work, study, or volunteer in Kingston
The program will offer up to 20 participants the chance to become effective leaders who can drive positive change and strengthen their communities.
The program will consist of several workshops and training sessions throughout August and September, covering topics such as:
■ Leadership and management - styles and theory, personal and community leadership.
■ Communication and presentation skills for leaders.
■ Working with diverse cultures.
■ Project management – how to define goals, plan effectively, manage risks, and collaborate with others.
■ Managing conflict.
■ Participants will also have the chance to share ideas and collaborate with other program members, along with opportunities to establish a support network beyond the program.
Save Post Office
■ Port Phillip Council is supporting a passionate community campaign to save the St Kilda South Post Office.
A community petition is calling on Australia Post to drop its July 19 closure plan, saying many businesses and residents, including older people with limited mobility or who are not onfident in using the internet to communicate or pay bills, rely on the outlet.
The Acland Street Village Business Association is urging Australia Post to take up an offer to move the post office to the nearby Acland Court Precinct if it is determined to proceed with the Shakespeare Grove site closure.
Acting Mayor Cr Louise Crawford said existing sites suggested by Australia Post as alternatives after the closure were not as convenient or accessible, particularly for those without transport or who found walking challenging.
“We understand our community’s concerns and are adding our voice to theirs to fight to keep this business and social hub close to the Acland Street community and its traders,” Cr Crawford said.
Australia Post says it is closing the outlet after a drop in customer numbers over the past five years.
● ● ● ● Carter’s Arms Hotel. Near Separation St corner. Circa 1910.
● Northcote football team. Circa 1940-41.
● ● ● ● The Savings Bank, Northcote. 1900-1930.
● High St, Northcote
● ● Northcote State School
● ● High Street, Northcote.
● Entrance to Northcote, from Clifton Hill
SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES
Eastern
■ Premier Seniors. Doncaster East 18.12 (120) d Norwood 10.5 (65). East Ringwood 7.20 (62) d Balwyn 7.3 (45). Noble Park 13.14 (92) d Berwick 4.7 (31). Blackburn 13.11 (89) d South Croydon 5.10 (40). Rowville v Vermont.
■ Premier Reserves. Doncaster East 33.24 (222) d Norwood 0.0 (0). East Ringwood 12.13 (85) d Balwyn 4.2 (26). Noble Park 20.16 (136) d Berwick 0.2 (2). Blackburn 13.16 (92) d South Croydon 1.4 (10). Rowville v Vermont.
■ Premier Under 19.5. East Ringwood 26.15 (171) d Balwyn 0.1 (1). Berwick 11.12 (78) d Noble Park 5.5 (35). Doncaster East 7.9 (561) d Norwood 5.6 (36). Rowville v Vermont. Blackburn: Bye.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Mitcham 13.7 (85)
d Bayswater 5.7 (37). South Belgrave 9.11 (65) d Beaconsfield 4.9 (33). Doncaster 12.8 (80) d Wantirna South 10.5 (65). Park Orchards 13.12 (90) d Montrose 10.22 (82). Mooroolbark 12.7 (79) d North Ringwood 9.6 (60).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Mitcham 6.6 (42) d Bayswater 3.6 (24). South Belgrave 1.12 (78) d Beaconsfield 1.4 (10). Wantirna South 6.12 (48) d Doncaster 2.8 (20). Montrose 18.10 (118) d Park Orchards 5.2 (32). North Ringwood 19.11 (125) d Mooroolbark 1.3 (9).
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Mitcham 14.10 (94) d Bayswater 0.4 (4). Beaconsfield 7.4 (46) d South Belgrave 4.10 (34). Park Orchards 14.11 (95) d Montrose 6.13 (49). North Ringwood 18.6 (114) d Mooroolbark 2.6 (18). Surrey Park 15.10 (100) d Wantirna South 2.6 (18).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Boronia 23.16 (154) d East Burwood 3.8 (26). Lilydale 10.2 (62) d Heathmont 6.19 (55). Ringwood 7.13 (55) d Waberley Blues 2.7 (19). Templestowe v Croydon. The Basin v Mulgrave.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Boronia 18.6 (114) d East Burwood 4.4 (28). Lilydale 6.9 (45) d Heathmont 4.9 (33). Waverley Blues 6.3 (39) d Ringwood 2.10 (22). Templestowe v Croydon. The Basin v Mulgrave.
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Croydon 9.6 (60) d The Basin 7.13 (55). East Burwood v Waverley Bluesw. Heathmont 8.9 (57) d Lilydale 8.8 (56). Mulgrave: Bye.
■ Division 3 Seniors. Donvale 16.11 (107)
d Coldstream 9.6 (60). Surrey Park 13.7 (85)
d Ferntree Gully 3.9 (27). Knox 19.12 (126)
d Upper Ferntree Gully 2.2 (14). Oakleigh District 16.12 (108) d Silvan 12.12 (84). Fairpark 15.9 (99) d Warrandyte 7.7 (49).
■ Division 3 Reserves. Donvale 15.9 (99)
d Coldstream 3.0 (18). Surrey Park 8.5 (53)
d Ferntree Gully 3.3 (21). Knox 10.7 (67) d Upper Ferntree Gully 9.4 (58). Oakleigh District 16.15 (111) d Silvan 3.6 (24). Warrandyte 6.14 (50) d Fairpark 6.8 (44).
■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Knox 11.14 (80)
d Warrandyte 5.5 (35). Donvale 14.5 (89) d Coldstream 6.5 (41). Ferntree Gully 10.17 (77) d Surrey Park 3.6 (24). Fairpark: Bye. Upper Ferntree Gully: Bye.
■ Division 4 Seniors. Chirnside Park 13.12 (90) d Croydon North MLOC 11.11 (77). Kilsyth 19.29 (143) d Forest Hill 0.4 (4). Whitehorse 12.25 (97) d Nunawading 8.4 (52). Scoresby: Bye.
■ Division 4 Reserves. Chirnside Park 6.9 (45) d Croydon North MLOC 6.5 (41). Kilsyth 11.14 (80) d Forest Hill 3.6 (24). Whitehorse Pioneers 25.12 (162) d Nunawading 4.1 (25). Scoresby: Bye.
■ Division 4 Under 19.5. South Belgrave 6.11 (47) d Berwick 3.6 (24). Blackburn v Scoresby. Chirnside Park v Mitcham. Kilsyth 18.17 (125) d Ferntree Gully/South Croydon 2.2 (14).
Northern
■ Division 1 Seniors. Heidelberg 20.7 (127) d Banyule 4.9 (33). Macleod 10.17 (77) d West Preston-Lakeside 11.10 (76). North Heidelberg 18.2 (110) d Greensborough 14.10 (94). Bundoora 14.10 (94) d Hurstbridge 13.13 (91). Montmorency 12.19 (91)_ d Eltham 10.8 (68).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Heidelberg 19.12
(126) d Banyule 3.2 (20). West Preston-Lakeside 20./13 (133) d Macleod 7.8 (50). Greensborough 32.14 (206) d North Heidelberg 5.4 (34). Hurstbridge 17.21 (123) d Bundoora 3.6 (24). Montmorency 17.5 (107) d Eltham 9.6 (60).
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Diamond Creek 17.10 (1123) d Banyule 5.5 (35). montmorency 9.4 (58) d Eltham 6.14 (50). Greensborough 9.12 (66) drew with North Heidelberg 10.6 (66).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Lower Plenty 10.9 (69) d St Mary’s 9.14 (68). South Morang 17.11 (113) d Laurimar 10.9 (69). Whittlesea 19.11 (125) d Thomastown 6.9 945). Panton Hill 9.20 (74) d Watsonia 4.9 (33). Diamond Creek 14.11 (95) d Northcote Park 8.5 (53).
■ Division 2 Reserves. St Mary’s 18.13 (109) d Lower Plenty 12.2 (74). South Morang 17.18 (118) d Laqurimar 4.7 (31). Whittlesea 8.14 (62) d Thomastown 4.13 (37). Watsonia 9.11 (65) d Panton Hill 6.14 (50). Diamond Creek 23.15 (153) d Northcote Park 2.3 (15).
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Hurstrbridge 15.8 (98) d Lower Plenty 9.8 (62). Whittlesea 14.17 (101) d Thomastown 3.9 (27). South Morang 15.20 (110) d West Preston-Lakeside 5.3 (33). St Mary’s 22.11 (143) d Laurimar 3.2 (20).
■ Division 3 Seniors. Epping 8.6 (54) d Kinglake 7.6 (48). Fitzroy Stars 15.9 (99) d Old Paradians 6.10 (46). Ivanhoe 23.11 (149) d Heidelberg West 5.4 (34). Mernda 11.9 (75)
d Old Eltham Collegians 8.10 (58). Reservoir 18.9 (117) d Lalor 13.8 (86). Kilmore: Bye.
■ Division 3 Reserves. Epping 15.14 (104) d Kinglake 9.6 (60). Fitzroy Stars 12.15 (87) d old Paradians 7.5 (47). Heidelberg West 23.4 (142) d Ivanhoe 6.9 (45). Lalor 10.9 (69) d Reservoir 5.13 (43). Mernda 22.15 (147) d Old Eltham Collegians 3.2 (20). Kilmore: Bye.
■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Macleod 9.9 (63)
d Banyule 6./8 (44). Panton Hill 13.7 (85) d Bundoora 12.10 (82). Diamond Creek 15.7 (97) d Mernda 7.11 (53). Old Paradians 10.12 (72) d Greensborough 8.5 (53).
Outer East
■ Premier Division Seniors. Olinda-Ferny Creek 13.14 (92) d Emerald 12.10 (82). Woori Yallock 8.12 (60) d Officer 8.9 (57). Berwick Springs 14.5 (89) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.14 (68). Narre Warren 9.10 (64) d Pakenham 3.6 (24). Wandin 15.10 (100) d Mt Evelyn 13.6 (84). Monbulk 15.12 (102) d UpweyTecoma 5.2 (32).
■ Premier Division Reserves. Emerald 8.6 (54) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 6.7 (43). Officer 10.6 (66) d Woori Yallock 9.9 (63). Gembrook-Cockatoo 10.7 (67) d Berwick Springs 4.9 (33). Narre Warren 6.10 (46) d Pakenham 7.3 (45). Mt Evelyn 9.9 (63) d Wandin 5.6 (36). Upwey-Tecoma 13.18 (96) d Monbulk 0.2 (2).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Seville 15.12 (102) d Belgrave 8.8 (56). Healesville 11.14 (80) d Warburton-Millgrove 5.7 (37). Alexandra 20.17 (137) d Powelltown 8.6 (54). Yarra Junction 10.9 (69) d Yarra Glen 6.7 (43). Yea: Bye.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Yarra Glen 7.7 (49) d Yarra Junction 6.9 (45). Belgrave 6.12 (48) d Seville 5.9 (39). Warburton-Millgrove 7.5 (47) d Healesville 6.7 (43). Powelltown 11.10 (76) d Alexandra 9.6 (60). Yea: Bye.
■ Under 19 Boys. Upwey-Tecoma 13.14 (92) d Wandin 0.5 (5). Officer 10.9 (69) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.1 (55). Narre Warren 11.10 (76) d Pakenham 4.6 (30).
■ Under 18 Boys. Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.14 (68) d Seville 6.4 (40). Healesville 11.5 (71) d Woori Yallock 7.10 (52). Mt Evelyn 13.20 (98) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.7 (19).
■ Women’s Division 2 Seniors. Warburton Wesburn 12.7 (79) d Wandin 4.2 (26). Monbulk 8.10 (58) d Thornton-Eildon 1.1 (7). Emerald 11.10 (76) d Seville 3.5 (23). Woori Yallock 8.7 (55) d Officer 3.1 (19).
Southern
■ Division 1 Seniors. Cheltenham 24.12 (156) d Chelsea Heights 3.1 (19). Cranbourne Eagles 15.12 (102) d Port Melbourne Colts 3.3 (21). Din gley 16.12 (108) d East Brighton 5.9 (39). Springvale Districts 15.10 (100) d Bentleigh 9.13 (67). St Paul’s McKinnon 20.9 (129) d Mordialloc 9.1 (55).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Highett 11.9 (75) d Caulfield Bears 10.11 (71). Doveton Doves 14.7 (91) d Murrumbeena 8.4 (52). Endeavour Hills 15.12 (102) d Skye 3.7 (25). Keysborough 19.9 (123) d St Kilda City 8.16 (64).
■ Division 3 Seniors. Frankston Dolphins 15.16 (106) d Ashwood 9.4 (58). Heatherton 14.19 (103) d South Mornington 6.4 (40). Lyndhurst 17.10 (112) d Narre South Saints 6.2 (38). Carrum Patterson Lakes 22.19 (151) d Black Rock 2.7 (19).
■ Division 4 Seniors. Lyndale 14.14 (98) d Clayton 4.9 (33). Hampton 20.16 (136) d Dandenong West 6.6 (42). Hallam 15.12 (102) d Moorabbin 13.9 (87). Doveton Eagles 10.8 (68) d South Yarra 8.8 (56).
Western
■ Division 1 Seniors. Caroline Springs 13.15 (93) d Point Cook 5.4 (34). Point Cook Centrals 7.10 (52) d Spotswood 4.11 (35). Altona 9.7 (61) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 4.7 (31). Hoppers Crossing 7.6 (48) drew with Parkside 6.12 (48). Werribee Districts: Bye.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Caroline Springs 15.12 (102) d Point Cook 2.3 (15). Spotswood 20.18 (138) d Point Cook 2.5 (17. Hoppers Crossing 12.10 (82) d Parkside 5.9 (39). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 8.8 (56) d Altona 6.10 (46). Werribee Districts: Bye.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Braybrook 14.16 (100) d Sunshine Heights 4.4 (28). North Footscray 28.20 (188) d North Sunshine 5.7 (37). Sunshine 29.27 (201) d Western Rams 3.3 (21). Albanvale 19.16 (130) d Tarneit 2.4 (16). Albion 14.5 (89) d Wyndhamvale 4.4 (28). West Footscray 18.17 (125) d Laverton 9.10 (64).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Braybrook 17.15 (117) d Sunshine Heights 2.5 (17). North Footscray 27.13 (175) d North Sunshine 0.34 (4). Sunshine 21.14 (140) d Western Rams 1.1 (7). Albanvale 25.11 (161) d Tarneit 2.2 (14). Newport 12.14 (86) d Suns 2.4 (16). Albion 12.4 (76) d Wyndhamvale 4.7 (31). West Footscray 11.5 (71) d Laverton 4.1 (25).
Goulburn Valley
■ Seniors. Mooroopna 17.12 (114) d Benalla 10.8 (68). Shepparton 23.11 (149) d Mansfield 10.8 (68) Kyabram v Rochester. ■ Reserves. Mooroopna 15.15 (105) d Benalla 3.2 (2). Mansfield 11.7 (73) d Shepparton 9.6 (60). Kyabram v Rochester.
■ Under 19. Mooroopna 9.12 (66) d Benalla 3.9 (21). Shepparton 14.9 (93) d Mansfield 4.2 (26). Kyabram v Rochester.
Riddell District
■ Seniors. Macedon 8.9 (57) d Kyneton 8.5 (53). Romsey 11.12 (78) de Melton Centrals 5.2 (32). Diggers Rest 12.7 (79) d Wallan 6.11 (47). Riddell 8.11 (59) d Woodend 8.5 (53). Lancefield: Bye.
■ Reserves. Kyneton 9.8 (62) d Macedon 7.5 (47). Romsey 19.16 (130) d Melton Centrals 0.4 (4). Wallan 4.3 (27) d Diggers Rest 2.10 (22). Riddell 16.7 (103) d WoodendHesket 4.6 (30). Lancefield: Bye.
■ Under 19.5. Lancefield 7.13 (55) d Riddell 5.1 (31). Macedon 14.8 (92) d Kyneton 4.6 (30). Gisborne Giants 11.14 (80) d Romsey 3.3 (21). Wallan 9.5 (59) d Diggers Rest 9.5 (59).
Geelong
■ Seniors. East Geelong 10.9 (69) d Thomson 7.11 (53). Winchelsea 17.7 (109) d Bannockburn 10.13 (73). Werribee Centrals 16.15 (111) d GW Giants 6.4 (40).
■ Reserves. East Geelong 11.11 (77) d Thomson 3.5 (23). Bannockburn 8.16 (64) d Winchelsea 5.8 (38). Werribee Centrals 7.15 (57) d GW Giants 3.6 (24).
Stars with Kerry Kulkens
ARIES: (March 21- April 20)
Lucky Colour: Cream
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.45.5.
This is a period in which you could meet only, but make sure your previous relationships are sorted out. You will be very busy socially, and everyone should have fun.
TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)
Lucky Colour: green
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 6.7.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.23.24.35.44
It's time to get going and finish the jobs that have been left until later. Some of your plans might not work as they were supposed to, but things will settle soon, and your mind will be at peace.
GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)
Lucky Colour: Peach
Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.23.23.34.43.44. You could return to old paths and meet long-lost friends. Most of your plans should work well if you have done your homework and do not rely on others to get things going.
CANCER: (June 22- July 22)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 6.7.23.34.41.33. Do not waste your time worrying about something that probably will never happen. Ensure you do the right thing about your health and then forget it. Something happy is about to happen.
LEO: (July 23- August 22)
Lucky Colour: Violet
Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.35.28.6. There will be many happy moments with loved ones; you could be a sought-after guest during this period. With your natural good humour and talent for diplomacy, you will overcome problems.
VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)
Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.35.7. Surprises and changes of direction could happen now. Your travel plans could be cancelled or deferred, and you could be tempted to overspend when not so sensible.
LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)
Lucky Colour: Mauve
Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.37.45.9. People will be pleased if you tell them how you feel about them. Communication is the keyword for this period. You could find a small way to improve your financial situation, which could keep you busy for some time.
SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 8.4.6.7.
Lotto Numbers: 5.7.23.34.33.44. You might be critical to someone, and your help is vital to this person in the future. Excellent news from far away should boost your ego and bank balance—some good vibes from a Virgo.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 9.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.34.42.11. If you are planning travel, make sure all your appointments and bookings are double-checked, as there could be some cancellations or deferrals. It's no good starting an argument with a well-known pig-headed person.
CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)
Lucky Colour: Yellow
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.3.5.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.45.22
It's not a good time to exchange secrets. If you want to keep something confidential, you better keep quiet. You should be much more successful in your romantic life than you have been.
AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)
Lucky Colour: Cream
Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4.
Lotto Numbers: 1.3.23.25.34.44. You could be offered a holiday out of the blue, and someone could show a particular interest in your ideas. In business, you might need to consult an expert for problems you cannot handle yourself.
PISCES: (February 20- March 20)
Lucky Colour: White
Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.4.5.
Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.24.34.35. Make sure you do an excellent job of doing particular chores given to you by people in authority; this could lead to something more profitable. Someone is waiting to hear from you.
6-Y-O WINS MEMORIAL AT TERANG
■ Western District racing commenced the week on Monday July 1 when Terang held an eight event card of interesting racing highlighted by the victory of 6Y0 Muscle Mass- Nice One Kenny gelding Here Comes Kyvalley in the Dick Benger Memorial Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres.
Trained by Brent Lilley at Bolinda and driven by the stable’s Tristan Larsen who without doubt was responsible for the ‘drive of the night’. Spending most of the race exposed from 10 metres as Majestic Connies led from barrier six for Michael Bellman and Katrina Fitzpatrick, Here Come Kyvalley was so brave after dropping to the back of the leader on turning.
Despite being hard driven under extreme pressure in the straight, Here Come Kyvalley would not relent, gaining the day by a half neck over the pacemaker, with Sonarmi Joh (one/ one) running his usual honest race for third 3.7 metres away after following Ten No Spur in the breeze which galloped on the home turn. The mile rate 2-05.4.
■ Dick Benger was a former South Australian who made many successful raids on Victorian tracks before re-locating to Eddington.
■ Michael Bellman was to land a driving double on the night winning the last two races on the program – 7Y0 Roll With Joe-Mama Tembu mare She Will Wantano trained at Heywood by Bec East leading throughout from gate six to land the 1680 metre VHRC/Benstud Mares Pace, recording a 1.9 metre victory over Arklow which trailed and Ona Merry Dance which followed the pair third 4.7 metres back. The mile rate 159.4.
Michael then handled Burrrumbeet trainer David Barbetti’s 7Y0 Stonebridge Regal- Maisie Mouse gelding Micton Mouse to do the same in the 2180 metre VHRC Pace, accounting for polemarker They Call Me Al which trailed. Rockin Charmer after following the pair was third 3.8 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.1.
■ Kerryn Manning also snared a double with two four year old mares – Shikoba (A Rocknroll Dance-Calico Cat) in the VHRC/Renown Silverware Maiden Pace over 2180 metres and Efficiently (Creatine-Efficacious) in the Dick And Anne Box Memorial Maiden Trotters Mobile over the same trip. Shikoba (one/two) trained by AJ and Beau Tindale won on protest after being carried wide in the run to the wire by a death-seating Quick Decision who had held on to score by a head.
Adora Joh was third 11.8 metres back after following Shikoba all of the way. It was a different story with Efficiently who led throughout from gate five to effortlessly record a 13.5 metre margin over Maximez (one/two – three wide home turn) and first start polemarker Lady Suspicious (three pegs) who was a metre back. The mile rate 2-04.
■ It wouldn’t be a Terang meeting without local Marg Lee winning a race and 3Y0 Sweet Lou-Keayang Torah gelding Keayang Taco with son Jason in the sulky led all of the way from gate six in the Terang Co-Op Super IGA 2Y0 & 3Y0 Pace over 1680 metres to account for Resurrects (three pegs) by 2 metres giving the stable the quinella. Eastwood Chrissie was third a head back from mid-field. The mile rate 1-58.5.
Memories of Gordon
■ It would be remiss of me not to mention the annual Gordon Lockman Memorial Pace for a stake of $10,000 which was held at Cranbourne the night before taken out by Ross Creek trainer Stephen Clarke’s 6Y0 Sportswriter-Mon Soie mare Written In Silk.
It was a race restricted to concessional reinspersons and driven by daughter Reagan, Written In Silk led throughout from the pole and never looked like being beaten, scoring by 5 metres in 1-56.5 from Rocknroll Gronk which trailed and the consistent Lorimarmajor (three pegs) who was 1.5 metres away third. Gordon did so much for the club during his time there as Secretary. His daughter Paulette Buxton, grand daughter Holly and son Maurice were in attendance.
At Shepparton
■ Shepparton raced on Tuesday and what a
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night it was for the Goulburn Valley and areas in close proximity winning all but one race on the big 9 event program including a training and driving double to Kialla’s Bec Bartley with both Sassiness and Cabin Crew. Sassiness, a 5Y0 Betterthanchedder-Bold Comment Lombo mare led throughout in the 2190 metre Neatline Homes Pace, defeating She Haunts Em (one/two) and Watch It Happen which trailed the winner. The margins 4.2 by 1.2 metres in a mile rate of 159.4.
Stablemate 7Y0 Quaker Jet-The Quiet Storm gelding Cabin Crew snared the Central Tyre Service Maiden Trotters Mobile over the same trip.
Despite racing uncovered for most of the journey from gate three, Cabin Crew was too tough at the finish, scoring by 6.5 metres from That’s Your Opinion (one/two) returning a mile rate of 2-04.8. Col Du Granon (one/one) was a nose away third. Both races giving Shepparton the quinella.
■ Bec’s former employer Stephen O’Donoghue landed the 1690 metre Cottrells Electrical Maiden Pace with 6Y0 ChangeoverLombo Mini Lamouch gelding Frugal Fare whem making his second race appearance. In an all family affair, Frugal Fare driven by son Corey was slowly out from gate four being trapped wide before going forward to slide past the poleline leader Ive An Idea and was never headed, accounting for Mussel Shoals (one/two) by 2.2 metres, with Royle Blood using the sprint lane from three pegs third 1.1 metres back in an all GV trifecta. The mile rate 1-57.2.
■ Kialla’s Mitchell Frost was successful with 4Y0 A Rocknroll Dance-Holdmehat entire Cornishtown Kid in the 1690 metre Your Sold Real Estate Pace for Mitchell Frost and Tasmyn Potter.
Beginning fast from gate four, Cornishtown Kid led all of the way to register a half head margin over Major Bert (three wide last lap from mid-field) and local Followtheace from the tail after a slow beginning from gate five and trailing up Major Bert home before pulling five wide on the final bend to be 1.4 metres away third.
The mile rate 2-02.
■ Ardmona trainer/driver Donna Castles’ 7Y0 Rock N Roll Hanover-Soho Joplin gelding Arraps led most of the way from gate five in the Alabar Pace over 1690 metres.
Taking over from Rebel With A Grin (gate three), Arraps had 5 metres to spare on reaching the wire, defeating a death-seating Treacheroustimes and Bronski Moment (one/ three) who was 2.5 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.4.
■ Torrumbarry part-owner/trainer Faye McEwan’s very honest 5Y0 Skyvalley-Misty Elle gelding Watch And Act greeted the judge in the Brian Firth Memorial Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres and in doing so, chalked up his 11th victory in 89 outings.
Driven by Heathcote’s Sean O’Sullivan, Watch And Act starting from the extreme draw was slowly away settling at the rear as Montana Muscle led from the pole. Following up Chris Alford aboard Naked Truth three wide in the last lap with Silver Spoon between the pair and Montana Muscle was giving plenty on the inside to lead into the straight only to gallop under pressure shortly after, Watch And Act finished best out wide to score by 1.3 metres from a game
Silver Spoon and Majestic Tooth who used the sprint lane from three pegs to be 3.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.5.
■ Kyabram trainer Mick Blackmore’s team is back in form and 4Y0 Hes Watching-Just Look At Me gelding Eye See Philtra driven by James Herbertson was successful in the 1690 metre Saddleworld Shepparton Pace.
Given an easy time three back along the markers from inside the second line as Cheeki Philtra led from gate two, Eye See Philtra was extricated three wide in the straight and finished fast to prevail by 1.6 metres from a death-seating Cresco Threepeat and Don Rudd’s I Like What I See which used the sprint lane off the back of the weakening leader finishing 2.4 metres back in another GV trifecta. The mile rate 1-58.3.
■ Rochester’s Caitlin Guppy snared the quinella in the 1690 metre JDC Contractors Pace with 8Y0 Julius Caesar-Dillon Daffodil mare Noble Julia driven by Bendigo’s Liam Older defeating Mynameisruby in a mile rate of 159.5.
Enjoying a cosy passage from gate two trailing Mynameisruby (gate three), Noble Julia used the sprint lane to perfection, scoring by 3.2 metres. Roberts Delight (one/two) was third 7.1 meres away. It was Noble Julia’s first success since May 2022.
Double Day
■ Wednesday was double day with Charlton racing in the afternoon and Bendigo at night. At Charlton Robinvale owner/trainer Noel Walsh has faced lots of adversity over the years, but keeps on going and was successful with 7Y0 Sunshine Beach-Ronzel Gem gelding Ronzel Sonny in the Celebrating 4th Independence Day Pace over 1609 metres.
In a fantastic drive by Liam Older, Ronzel Sonny from the extreme draw settled four pegs as Rocknroll Ranger (gate two) led, Sweet Face (gate three -outside him), Mister Rebel (gate five – one/one) and polemarker Asharah trailing the pacemaker.
Taking inside runs to trail Rocknroll Ranger on the home turn, Ronzel Sonny sailed home along the sprint lane to record a 4.1 metre margin in a mile rate of 1-59.1 from Areuohkay (three pegs from inside the second line) which angled wide, with Rocknroll Ranger holding third a nose away after shifting ground on turning.
■ Kilmore’s Billy Millner bred, raced and trained honest 6Y0 Used To Me-Auravalley mare Luna to land the 2100 metre Land Of The Free Trotters Mobile in 2-03.8.
Driven by Jack Laugher, Luna (gate three) after following Bellmac Bambi which flew away from outside the front line was able to move around him shortly after the start to lead most of the way and record a 2 metre victory from Bellmac Bambi along the sprint lane , with the heavily supported Playa Del Carmen third a head back after racing exposed.
■ Lawrence trainer Ken Whelan’s 8Y0 Louey Louey Louey-Telern Tilly gelding Charlie Walker notched up his 16th success in 129 outings (31 placings) by taking the 1609 metre All American Trotters Mobile.
Raced by Ken, wife Merna and great friend Geoff Walker the breeder, Charlie Walker after renewing acquaintances with Michael Bellman was given a sweet passage from gate four dropping down to trail the speedy leader Jessicas Story (gate three).
Travelling kindly, Charlie Walker used the sprint lane to gain the day by 1.3 metres over Jessicas Story and the surprise favourite Diamond Creek which raced exposed from outside the front line and boxed on well for third 1.1 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.9.
■ Eighty-five-year-old Bet Bet part-owner/ trainer Ray Cross is enjoying his best season ever and captured the 1609 metre Ames Australasia Trotters Mobile with 4Y0 Centurion Alm-Kumbya mare Romantic Nina bringing up a double for Liam Older.
Despite racing uncovered from gate three outside Peter Mannings Onestep Ahead (gate five), Romantic Nina was too tough at the finish, winning by 3.1 metres from Onestep Ahead and Poppy Popstar which trailed the pacemaker finishing a head back. The mile rate 2-00.8.
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This Week
■ Meetings for the week: Tuesday –Shepparton, Wednesday – Hamilton/Bendigo, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Mildura/Melton, Saturday – Melton.
Stawell’s Jason Ainsworth can do no wrong at present and 6Y0 Shadow Play-Gamehigh mare Tallaras Shadow won her 9th race in 66 outings by taking the 1609 metre We Salute Aussies Racing In America Pace much to the delight of partner Natasha Raven.
Given an easy time three back in the running line from gate three, Tallaras Shadow must have made the final bend seven wide before unleashing a brilliant turn of speed to register a neck margin over Valiente (gate two) ahead of her and Tooram Cee Cee (gate five) which worked forward after being trapped wide to park outside the poleline pacemaker James Garner at the bell finishing a neck back in a thrilling finish. The mile rate 1-56.6.
■ There were cries of delight at Bendigo when Vincent-Live On The Beach filly Aim To Please raced by HRV Board member Judy Rothacker greeted the judge in the Prydes Easifeed 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 2150 metres when making her race debut.
Trained at Tatura by Craig Turnbull and driven by daughter Abbey, Aim To Please carrying the famous Rothacker silks of Red with a Dark Blue V settled three back along the markers from gate two as Majors Creek led from gate three before Vince Lombardi with a rush forward from gate two on the second line crossed her.
Coming away from the inside to be one/two approaching the home turn, Aim To Please four wide in the straight ran home strongly to register an impressive head victory over Vince Lombardi which fought on courageously, with Smokescreen (one/one – three wide home turn) a half neck away third. The mile rate 2-00.1.
■ Bolinda’s Brent Lilley snared the Forty Winks Bendigo Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres with 5Y0 Love You-Chevron Express gelding Kyvalley Picasso following another great drive by Tristan Larsen.
Beginning fast to lead from gate five as did Highpoint outside him, Kyvalley Picasso was restrained to allow Highpoint to assume control.
With runners spread right across the track in the straight, Kyvalley Picasso using the sprint lane gained the day by a neck over Highpoint, with Soso Majestic coming from a mile back for third a half head back third in a thrilling finish.
Prettyboy Harry looked a possible winner when putting in a claim out wide before going off stride approaching the finish. The mile rate 2-01.5. ‘Lil’ was to bring up a double after 3Y0 Muscle Hill-Aldebaran Turnpike gelding Aldebaran Campbell (Chris Alford) was an easy victor of the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile in 201.1.
■ Kialla’s Isabel Walsh was in the winners circle when 6Y0 American Ideal-Invisage gelding American Legacy driven by Chris Alford landed the Garrards Horse and Hound Pace over 1650 metres.
Raced by a large group of well known owners including John Wilkinson, Gary Dowling, Bruce Morrison and Diane Reilly, American Legacy (gate three) was driven hard to cross polemarker Rakajed on the first turn using up plenty of petrol.
Kicking clear on straightening as The Sports Star after trailing used the sprint lane, American Legacy defied all challengers to record an easy 7.8 metre margin in advance of The Sports Star, with Rakajed holding third a nose away. The mile rate a brilliant 1-52.8.
- Len Baker
CLASS FIELD TO CONTEST THE MEMSIE
Observer Racing Observer Racing
■ The field for the classic Memsie Stakes to be run at Caulfield looks likely to be possibly the best field you could get to tackle an important race.
Before nominations it looks like a Who’s Who among the very best that we can race.
The early market with Neds Betting has the top galloper from the Moody Camp, I Wish I Win, on top, and rightly so.
Most of the early noms will be racing over the next weeks getting ready for the rich races over the Spring and on.
The favourite, I Wish I Win, hasn’t raced much over this period being out for a long spell. He was a bit stiff when he went down narrowly in the Everest.
Peter Moody said he was likely to have a couple of runs in Melbourne, possibly the Manikato Stakes on Cox Plate Eve
The race works in well with having another crack at the Everest.
He impressed on his return with a good win in the Kingsford Smith Cup over 1300 metres at Eagle Farm on June 1.
That was after he was nutted by the good mare, BelllaNipotina, in the Doomben 10,000. He certainly is the one to beat, he is all class.
The Hayes team trained Mr Brightside hasnot raced for some time prior to going out, he ran a good third in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on April 13.
Like this field on its day he puts in.
An interesting runner, if he does go around, is the Les Bridge trained horse, Celestial Legend, by Dundeel; he is smart and will have a crack at them here.
Next is the good mare, Bella Nipotina, trained by Victorian top trainer, Ciaron Maher, a recent winner of the Tatts Tiara at Eagle Farm in good style.
She ran a great second to the lightly weighted StefiMagnetica in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on June 15, and is one of the most consistent horses going around and always puts in.
A six-year-old mare she now has had 52 starts and has recorded nine wins with 11 seconds, and 11 thirds.
Probably the most interesting runner, if he goes around, is the youngster Broadsiding, still only two, but goes to three on August 1.
Some of his runs have been incredible, two starts back he missed the kick badly yet was able to gather them in quickly and win running away.
Ted Ryan
His trainer, James Cummings, has put big raps on the son of Too Darn Hot, and he is showing all the style of a coming champion.
He has won his last three all in terrific fashion, but he is mixing it here with the top notches.
The next horse is one who is right up there the electric Victorian sprinter, Giga Kick, a winner of the classic Everest.
He has been out for sometime with a leg injury, but is looking good under his young trainer, Clayton Douglas
His record speaks for itself, if he can get him right with time ticking away.
Then we move to a bunch of some of the best in the land too.
We will start with In Secret, the Newmarket winner, and one of the best sprinting mares in the land.
Prepared by James Cummings she is all class, but the 1400 metres, if she starts, may test her against this classy field.
Then we have the Golden Slipper winner, Lady of Camelot, having a go, but this is the best class you can get, she is good, but I feel the top echelon might be too strong. Don’t tell Gai I said that, she will even up with me.
Princess Grace is a talented mare, who hasn’t raced for sometime, having finished seventh in the Empire Rose for the mares over the last Melbourne Cup Carnival. She is class, but not yet.
The evergreen sprinter, Private Eye, keeps battling on, but is getting on in years, and it’s getting tougher.
I feel the others may have the wood on him regarding age.
Where do you look for the winner I am sticking with I Wish I Win, Giga Kick, Celestial Legend and Broadsiding
Registrations open
■ Thoroughbred Breeders Australia is calling for industry participants to register for its upcoming management workshops, which offer Stud Farm workers the opportunity to advance their leadership and communication skills.
The trainings consist of a two-day delivery, by Juliet Robinson from Big Goals, who has coached more than 150 Industry participants since the program was inaugurated in 2022.
“We’ve had great success from the past management skills workshops.
These sessions are key to developing our industry’s workforce, ensuring farm managers and senior management have the skills to deal with challenging situations on farm,” said Madison Timms, TBA Education and Projects Manager.
More than 90 per cvent of past participants said they would recommend the workshop to other managers.
The opening day will focus on how to motivate and manage a team, respond appropriately under pressure, and navigate difficult conversations in the workplace.
This workshop is only available to people who have attended the opening session either this year or in previous years.
The 2024 Workshops will take place from July 11 through until August . The Workshops run from 9am to 5pm. They cover, Launceston, Toowomba, Scone, Nagambie, and Hahndorf in South Australia. For more information contact Madison Timms on 0405 535 436.
● ● ● ● Mr Brightside. Racing Photos.
Statewide
PORT FAIRY
Scooter tragedy
■ Police are investigating after a fatal collision in Port Fairy on Wednesday afternoon last week (July 3).
Emergency services responded to a collision between a truck and an e-scooter on Toolong Rd just after 4.30pm.
The male scooter rider died at the scene. The truck driver was not injured and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined at this stage.
KYNETON
Cyanide probe
■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Kyneton on Tuesday last week (july 2).
Officers attended a property in Windridge Way about 2.30pm on July 2 as part of an investigation.
A 27-year-old Kyneton man was arrested at the address and shortly after appeared unwell and became unresponsive.
Police immediately called for medical assistance and performed CPR on the man, however he was unable to be revived.
It appears the man may have ingested some sort of substance. As a result, five police officers who attended the scene were taken to hospital as a precaution.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as per standard practice when a person dies in police custody.
WODONGA
Road rage assault
■ Wodonga Police officers are investigating an assault following a road rage incident in Wodonga on Friday, June 21.
It is understood a dark-coloured Ford Ranger cut off another vehicle on the Hume Highway before the Ranger stopped in the middle of the Melrose Drive off ramp about 3.15pm.
Investigators were told two males exited the Ranger and assaulted the 33-year-old male victim on the road.
They got back into the Ranger and fled the scene towards Maloney Drive.
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The Ford Ranger is described as a dualcab utility, black or charcoal grey in colour, with a tub.
The driver of the Ranger is described as about 180cm tall, aged mid to late 30s, with an olive complexion, short dark hair, unshaven, and dark-coloured eyes.
He was wearing an orange hi-vis jumper or hoodie, black pants and work boots.
The passenger is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance and about 177cm tall.
He was wearing a white cap, brown hoodie, black shorts, and white Nikes.
CAR DAMAGED DURING HORSHAM BURNOUTS
■ Police are appealing for public assistance after a vehicle was damaged near Horsham Cemetery.
It is understood a grey Holden VE SS Commadore Station Wagon did burnouts on Wawunna Rd whilst a service was taking place about 2.55pm on Monday, June 24.
The car then continued along Davis Drive, where it left the road, causing large rocks to be flicked up at parked vehicles.
Police were told a woman was sat inside one of the cars when the rocks smashed the back window. She was not physically injured during the incident.
They confronted the driver of the Commodore, who refused to provide their details and fled the scene.
The Holden VE SS Commadore was not displaying registration plates, and had a distinctive yellow rim on the front tyre.
Investigators have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries, as well as a photo of the vehicle.
The man is described as being of medium build with short brown hair and a short beard.
He was wearing black pants, a black jacket and sunglasses.
WESTERN VICTORIA
Drivers caught
■ Police detected 165 offences during a major road safety operation across Victoria’s west in June.
Operation West Connect saw highway patrol units enforcing across major arterials in Western Victoria targeting high-risk driving behaviour associated with road trauma.
It comes as 141 lives have been lost on the state’s roads so far this year, with 35 of those occurring on roads in Western Victoria Bendigo, Campaspe and the Macedon Ranges division has been the worst affected area in the state’s west with 10 lives lost this year, followed by the Ballarat and Moorabool division with a further nine lives lost.
There have been six fatalities in the Horsham/Northern Grampians division, four fatalities in both the Geelong/Surf Coast and the Mildura/Swan Hill divisions, and two fatalities in the Warrnambool/Southern Grampians division.
There were three fatal collisions on roads in Western Victoria in June, and a further six during the previous month in May – three of which were motorcyclists.
Operation West Connect is an ongoing operation focused on detecting speeding, distracted and impaired drivers.
Some 60 per cent of offences detected in June were for speeding, with two thirds of speeding drivers detected between 10-kmh and 25kmh over the speed limit.
Police conducted 338 preliminary breath tests and 50 preliminary oral fluid tests for drugs, detecting three drug driving offences and two drink driving offences.
The total 165 offences detected during Operation West Connect on Friday, June 8, included:
■ 100 speeding offences;
■ 20 unregistered vehicles;
■ eight disqualified/suspended and unlicenced drivers;
■ four heavy vehicle offences;
■ three drug driving offences from 50 roadside drug tests;
■ two drink driving offences from 338 preliminary breath tests;
■ two mobile phone offences;
■ two seatbelt offences;
■ one vehicle impoundment; and
■ one disobey traffic signal
Operation West Connect will continue across Western Victoria – encompassing major arterial roads from Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Bendigo and Echuca as far west as the SA Border, and from the Surf Coast, Warrnambool Western Region Road Policing Inspector, Justine Ryan said: “While road trauma is actually down on roads in Western Victoria compared to last year, 35 lives lost is still far too many, and we know first-hand the ripple effect this has across our communities.
● Police want to speak with this man.
“Operation West Connect is just one road policing initiative we’ve implemented to help keep all road users safe on roads out in the state’s west.
“Our highway patrol members are always actively on the look out for motorists who flout the rules and make dangerous choices that put all road users lives at risk.
“Speeding continues to be a major contributing factor to serious injury and fatal collisions on regional roads, and yet we continue to catch so many people going over the speed limit.
“Slowing down and sticking to the speed limit, as well as avoiding distractions behind the wheel, are things we can all do to help make our roads safer and prevent further tragedies.”
ROCHESTER
Aggravated burglary
■ Campaspe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a Suzuki Swift was stolen during an aggravated burglary in Rochester.
Detectives have been told a 30-year-old woman and her 37-year-old partner were asleep at their home on Baynes Rd when offenders gained entry to the premises between 7pm on June 18 and 2.30am on June 19.
It is believed the offenders stole the keys to a black 2023 Suzuki Swift and took off in the vehicle.
The Suzuki was later seen at a service station on the Murray Valley Highway in Echuca about 2.30am.
A man got out of the passenger seat, filled the car with fuel and drove off without paying.
The following day, two people were spotted on board the Suzuki on Kooringal Road in Upwey at 12.04am.
It is understood the Suzuki was ditched by the offenders and located by officers on Forest Park Rd in Upwey about 4.50am on June 20.
The man is perceived to be Caucasian, in his early 20s, with a slim build and blonde hair. He was wearing a black puffer jacket, black pants, black shoes, and sunglasses on his head.
Across Victoria
ROCHESTER 2 die in smash
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two people died following a fatal collision in Rochester on Friday afternoon (July 5).
Emergency services responded to reports two vehicles had collided head-on on the Northern Highway about 5km south of Rochester about 1.30pm.
The male driver of one vehicle died at the scene. His female passenger was extracted from the car and given medical assistance. She died at the scene a short time later.
The female driver of the second vehicle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Two passengers of that vehicle, both teenage girls, were taken to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.
Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
GEELONG
Carjacking scare
■ Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three people following two carjackings in the southeast suburbs of Geelong on Monday last week (July 1).
It is alleged two males and a female entered a parked car in High St, Belmont, just after 4pm.
The trio allegedly produced a knife before demanding the 24-year-old male inside the car to drive.
They were driven to Woods Rd, St Albans Park, where they approached a second car about 4.30pm.
Investigators were told the group allegedly assaulted a woman inside the second car before fleeing the scene in her white Suzuki Vitara wagon.
The 18-year-old woman sustained slash wounds during the incident and was treated at the scene. She later attended hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The male victim did not sustain any physical injuries.
A 24-year-old man of no fixed place of abode was arrested on July 3. He has been charged with aggravated carjacking, false imprisonment and assault causing injury. He will appear at the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on August 7.
A 20-year-old man of no fixed place of abode was also arrested on July 3. He has been charged with the same offences, as well as possess a drug of dependence. He was to appear at the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 5 July.
A 17-year-old Wandana Heights girl was arrested. She has also been charged with aggravated carjacking, false imprisonment, assault causing injury and possess a drug of dependence. She was to appear at a children’s court.
The Suzuki remains outstanding.
GORDON
Explosives seized
■ Detectives from the Criminal Proceeds Squad have charged a man and seized a firearm, ammunition, drugs and fireworks as part of an investigation into the manufacturing of firearms.
With assistance from the Critical Incident Response Team, a 47-year-old Gordon man was arrested at his rural property. He was charged with possess traffickable quantity of firearms, manufacture category A longarm, possess instruction manual to manufacture a firearm, prohibited person possess firearm, cultivate narcotic plant, possess methylamphetamine, possess unsecured ammunition and possess commercial explosive firework. He was to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
During the search of the property, police allegedly located and seized a manufactured longarm, ammunition, 29 cannabis plants and commercial fireworks.
An initial investigation by the Illicit Firearms Squad into firearm manufacturing led to a Criminal Proceeds Squad investigation into the assets of the 47-year-old man suitable for restraint.
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