The Local Paper. Southern Cross Weekly Edition. Wed., Aug. 21, 2024
City News
■ City of Melbourne Councillors voted 6-4 last week to end the use shared e-scooters in the next 30 days.
Lord Mayor Cr Nick Reece said: “Safety remains our number one priority. While the Victorian Government's shared e-scooter scheme has been popular in Melbourne, there have also been serious issues.”
“The safety of Melburnians is being constantly jeopardised by riders doing the wrong thing – riding on footpaths, double-dinking, riding without helmets and riding under the influence.
“E-scooters are thrown across our footpaths, parks and public spaces – creating trip hazards.”
“Residents, visitors and traders have had enough.”
“There have been more than two years of ongoing trials with providers under the Victorian Government.
“That is more than enough time to make necessary improvements, but we have not seen results. Councillors have decided it’s time to call an end to this trial."
“We will continue to encourage our community to take up active forms of transport.
“Private e-scooters are still permitted in the City of Melbourne, and we still have the extensive share scheme e-bikes. People who ride free up space on our roads and public transport for Melburnians and visitors who choose these options.”
The City of Melbourne has participated in the Victorian Government’s shared escooter trial since February 2022 – in partnership with the City of Port Phillip and City of Yarra
WAIT LIST BLOWOUT
■ “Massive explosions” have taken place in the waiting lists for Box Hill Hospital and Monash, Clayton, according to David Davis, Southern Metropolitan MLC.
In comments directed at Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas, Mr Davis said: “ The Government has been secretive about this, and Ms Crozier has been trying to get information –very secretive about this.
“What I am asking the Government to do is release the statements of priorities for Eastern Health, Alfred Health and Monash Health in my area. These are the hospitals that serve my electorate, and the minister should immediately release these statements of priorities, which lay out the funding and the requirements in terms of outputs by the health services.
“The fact that the government has not released these is shameful. It is a cover-up, and I think people are entitled to know the truth,” Mr Davis told the Legislative Council last week.
RACE TO BE LORD MAYOR
Sexual assault at Clayton
■ Police are appealing for witnesses following two sexually motivated incidents in Clayton earlier this month.
Detectives have been told, during the first incident, the victim was on the 733-bus, travelling from Monash University to Clayton Railway Station, when she was sexually assaulted on Sunday, August 4, shortly before 4pm.
The victim, who was unable to move due to the crowd on the bus, became visibly upset before witnesses intervened and came to her aid.
The male offender, who was seated in the rear seat of the bus, is believed to have also engaged in sexually inappropriate conversations with other passengers.
The same man is reported to have approached a teenager when he got off the bus at Clayton Railway Station and made sexually inappropriate comments.
■ AFL legend Anthony Kotoufides, 51, has declared that he is a candidate to become Lord Mayor of Melbourne at Council elections to be held in October. Liberal identity Gladys Liu will stand as his Deputy.
‘Kouta’, who played 278 games for Carlton, is understood to be standing on a ticket in which Intaj Khan , a colourful former Wyndham councillor will be associated.
Mr Kotoufides has described Melbourne City Council as being in “utter crisis”.
Other candidates for the Lord Mayor’s position appear to be recent incumbent Cr Nick Reece, former Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood, Labor’s Phil Reed , the Greens’ Roxane Ingleton, veteran businessman Gary Morgan and current councillor Jamal Hakim.
The Liberal Party is expected to nominate a candidate. Nominations will be open from September 9-17. A postal vote will be conducted, closing at 6pm, Friday, October 25.
Witnesses have again stepped in and helped the victim who was left shaken and visibly upset.
Detectives have made a number of enquiries in relation to the incidents and have identified a person of interest. The man is currently in a correctional facility in relation to other matters.
As part of the investigation police are now appealing for further information and assistance from commuters who may have been on the busor in the vicinity of the railway station at the time.
The bus was crowded, after leaving the university with an influx of passengers following an Open Day, as such there were several people in close proximity to the incidents.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incidents or who may have engaged with the man to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic. com.au
● ● Anthony Koutoufides
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● Cr Nick Reece, Lord Mayor
● ● ● ● David ‘Macca’ McCarthy
✔ The community work of David ‘Macca’ McCarthy has been recognised in State Parliament by Brighton MLA James Newbury. “He will be very unhappy with his biggest secret being debunked, but David ‘Macca’ McCarthy’s bark is a lot worse than his bite,” Mr Newbury said. “This month he steps down as president of JOY [radi o station] after serving seven years as president. His significant contribution as a leader of the Rainbow community deserves acknowledgement. As a JOY member for 25 years, a radio presenter for 21 years and lead presenter of Sat Mag for 14 years, he has been a fearless and unflinching advocate for equality and the rights of the rainbow community. What also sets him apart is his advocacy of policy, not politics, a testament to his character. Though history in Hansard should record his efforts, I am not sure our friendship will do much for his street cred,” Mr Newbury said.
✖Air quality is terrible at Southern Cross Railway Station, according to Melbourne MLA Ellen Sandell. “My question is to the Minister for Environment and minister in charge of the EPA. Why hasn’t the government done anything about the terrible air quality at Southern Cross station? There are a number of my residents who have contacted me who live near this station, and they are suffering from incredibly poor air quality due to diesel trains and due to the poor design and poor monitoring and compliance of air quality at this station. It is something that no-one should be suffering in the place that they live. We live in a beautiful state and a beautiful city where everyone should have access to clean air. I have raised this matter a number of times with a number of ministers and have not received any response or any action. Those residents deserve answers. It has been raised a number of times now, and I would very much appreciate a response. I will continue holding the government to account on air quality at Southern Cross station.”
✔The Birrarung Riverfest, hosted by the Yarra River Keeper Association, is inviting residents to a special event to deepen their connection with the Yarra River (Birrarung). Local mindfulness teacher and counsellor, Marion Miller, will conduct the ‘Breathe with the Birrarung’, a two-hour nature therapy session.at 10am-12 Noon on Saturday, September 14. Nature therapy seeks to bring attention back to the richness of the world around, helping reduce stress.
‘Save Children’s Centre’
■ Swinburne University is trying to kick Windsor Community Children’s Centre from their premises at 131-133 Union St, Windsor, according to Prahran MLA Sam Hibbins.
Mr Hibbins told State Parliament that the zoning of the property needed to be retained as current public use zone for education.
“Swinburne Uni, who have been gifted the land, are trying to kick out the Windsor Community Children’s Centre. They want to rezone the land and then they want to sell the land for profit.
“Families at Windsor Community Children’s Centre and the wider community are rightly asking how on earth we could have a situation where a high-quality, not-for-profit provider of early education, which has been operating on the site for 27 years, where there is high demand for quality early education and young families are often desperate for a place – when the state government is touting its early education reforms to increase access to early education, and where the land in question, which was previously government owned, was gifted to the current owners in Swinburne – could be kicked off, with the land declared as excess and rezoned to allow for a commercial development,”
Mr Hibbins said.
Burgs at Brighton boxes
■ Brighton MLA James Newbury has raised concerns about burglaries at local beach boxes.
Some 20 of the Brighton Beach bathing boxes were broken into over three nights.
“The break-ins caused extensive damage and property was stolen. For background, the boxes are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
“Bayside Council are custodians of the Brighton foreshore and box owners hold long-term leases, but Council imposes all costs on the box leaseholders.
“Disappointingly, Council refuses to provide any security or proper lighting of the beach despite it being a magnet to hundreds of thousands of tourists.
“Box owners are wrongly being forced to pay tens of thousands of dollars for private security to patrol the site,” Mr Newbury told the Legislative Assembly.
Hunt for Kew muffin bandit
■ Boroondara
Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated burglary, and subsequent theft of a vehicle, in Kew on August 6.
Investigators believe the unknown male offender entered a house on Pakington St and stole numerous items before eating two muffins, left out on the kitchen bench, about 5.30am.
The offender gained access to the property via a window and stole shoes, a bag, a mobile phone, and car keys prior to consuming the muffins.
Once outside the house he stole a 2018 Toyota Landcruiser with Victorian registration ASI169.
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, with stubble, wearing a hoodie and possibly peckish.
Police have been told the same man attempted to enter other properties in the area.
Detectives have released images and CCTV footage of a male they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone who sees the stolen Toyota, or has information that can assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on
St Kilda question
■ Prahran MLA Sam Hibbins has put pressure on the State Government about a hub at St Kilda Primary School.
“St Kilda Primary School has been a thriving school for 150 years. However, it is in drastic need of an indoor community hub for school and community use,” Mr Hibbins told State Parliament.
“When the previous sports hall was demolished there was an understanding that there would be a replacement built.
“The State Government has not allocated funds to build it. My question is to the Minister for Education. This means that the school currently has nowhere for indoor PE, assemblies, graduations, performances or extracurricular activities. Not only that, but with the majority of students living in apartments and townhouses there is a really limited amount of open space and a real need for indoor sports and basketball and netball courts.”
● ● ● ● James Newbury, Brighton MLA
● ● ● Sam Hibbins, Prahran MLA
● ● Ellen Sandell MLA
ST KILDA
Over the limit
■ Police were left severely disappointed when they caught a driver allegedly travelling almost three times the speed limit in a school zone on Friiday morning (Aug. 16).
Solo Unit officers were conducting speed checks outside a primary school on Brighton Rd about 9am when they clocked the driver travelling at 111-kmh in the 40-kmh zone.
Police intercepted the vehicle, and the driver from Elsternwick undertook a preliminary oral fluid test which allegedly came back positive for methylamphetamine.
The 49-year-old’s vehicle was immediately impounded at a cost of $896.10.
She is expected to be charged on summons with dangerous driving, driving under the influence, and driving with a suspended licence.
LILYDALE
Pedestrian struck
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a fatal collision in Lilydale on Friday morning (Aug. 16). Emergency services were called to reports of a pedestrian had been struck by one car and thrown into the path of another on Victoria Rd just north of the Maroondah Hwy about 6.35am. The pedestrian died at the scene.
The car drivers were not injured and are speaking with investigators.
Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
MORDIALLOC
Two more nabbed
■ Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two more teenagers after an alleged aggravated carjacking in Mordialloc on Tuesday last week (August 13), a Police representative said.
Across Victoria SUSPICIOUS FIRES AT SUBURBAN HOMES
■ Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses following a series of suspicious fires at residences in Camberwell and Burwood.
The first incident occurred about 5.30pm on Sunday, August 11, where an unknown male offender attended a residential address on Camberwell Rd before lighting the front porch on fire. Emergency services attended the property and put out the blaze.
Later that evening, at 6.15pm the man has then attended a medical facility along Burwood Hwy where he sets a pile of rubbish on fire. A witness has disturbed the offender, and he fled the scene.
The third incident occurred at a gas station on Middleborough Rd where police believe the same offender has set a wheelie bin on fire around 2.50am. A passerby observed the blaze and called emergency services who extinguished the fire.
No one was injured during any of the three incidents.
The offender is a Caucasian male, believed to be 25 years old, 185cm tall with short brown hair. He has been seen wearing a navy-blue Fila hooded sweatshirt, black Adidas tracksuit pants with a large Adidas logo on the left leg and Adidas trainers.
Statewide
FRANKSTON Stolen car dumped
■ Police have charged a man after a stolen car was allegedly dumped in Frankston on Thursday morning (Aug. 15).
A retired member called police when he spotted a suspicious vehicle in Mordialloc around 2.15am.
He had followed the car through various roads in the vicinity of White St and Warren Rd.
Local police responded and the Air Wing was called in to track an allegedly stolen Holden Cruze sedan.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle before it allegedly sped off southbound towards Mordialloc and Aspendale Stop sticks were successfully deployed on Cranbourne Rd near Joy St in Frankston.
The car continued on before it came to a stop on Beach St in Frankston.
With the assistance of Air Wing, the alleged driver of the vehicle was arrested by police a short time later.
A 30-year-old man Chelsea man has been charged with nine offences including theft of motor vehicle, drive at speed dangerous, unlicensed driving and handle stolen goods.
He was remanded to appear before Frankston Magistrates’ Court on August 16.
Victoria Police has been specifically targeting burglars and car thieves each night since March 2023.
Operation Trinity, which runs from dusk until dawn across Melbourne is easily Victoria Police’s most well-resourced frontline policing operation at present.
Since March last year, there has been 70 additional police including Dog Squad, Public Order Response and Air Wing rostered each night, on top of existing patrols.
As a result of this intense focus, police have made over 1450 arrests relating to burglaries and car thefts in the past twelve months. A further 6,600 people have been processed for other offences detected by police working nightshift across the Trinity area of operations.
● Police want to speak with this man.
SARAH SNOOK THRILLER FILMING HERE
■ A new suburban thriller TV series will soon start filming in Melbourne and create thousands of local screen jobs.
Colin Brooks, Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks, announced that All Her Fault will film at Docklands Studios and on location around Melbourne.
It will star globally acclaimed Australian TV star Sarah Snook (Succession, Predestination) and directed by renowned Minkie Spiro (3 Body Problem, Downton Abbey).
Melbourne-based, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winning actress Sarah Snook will star in the lead role and executive produce the
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Last Summer
■ In the award-winning film Last Summer, Anne (Léa Drucker) is married to a wealthy businessman, Pierre (Olivier Raboudin), and is the mother of two sweet adopted daughters.
Anne lives an idyllic life. She has a successful career, lives in a beautiful house, drives an expensive sports car, and is a woman who lives by moral codes, a lawyer who represents teen sexual assault victims. The opening scenes set up her character.
Schooling a weeping teenager on what to expect in a trial cross-examination, she tells her that despite being underage, she will be judged harshly.
Enter Théo (Samuel Kircher), Pierre’s troubled teenage son, Anne’s stepson. Théo sulks and pouts, often shirtless, and upsets Anne’s ordered life. It is not clear why, but Anne seduces Théo
When Anne calls a halt to the relationship, the moody and erratic Theo confesses all to Pierre.
Found out, Anne, in a well-practised character assassination performance, initiates a devastating lie. Pierre’s already brittle belief in his son is confirmed.
Anne is ruthless, denying everything and laying the blame on Théo for making up a story. Anne tells Théo, "You're not credible," refuting her involvement with him.
After concealing the facts, she warns him that no one will believe him.
"Grin and bear it," she says.
Directed by Catherine Breillat, Léa Drucker is excellent in this disturbing narrative on privilege and predation.
Anne does not come across as a risk-taker; quite the opposite. We must suspend belief to imagine she can risk it all on a fling with a surly, brooding 17-year-old.
Why would someone who, on the surface, appears so in control of her life with so much to lose risk it all, through boredom, by gambling it all away?
Detached and without empathy, like a cornered caged animal, her behaviour shocks.
In Australian cinemas September 5. Distributed by Potential Films
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
Top Dog/Underdog
■ The American masterwork Topdog/Underdog, by acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, will open at Southbank Theatre, The Lawler. Winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this darkly comic fable examines the complexities of brotherhood and the elusive American Dream.
Topdog/Underdog tells the story of two brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they navigate the harsh realities of life and their tumultuous past . Lincoln , played by Damon Manns , earns his living as a whiteface Abraham Lincoln impersonator, while Booth, portrayed by Ras-Samuel, scrapes by as a petty thief with aspirations of becoming a card-game hustler. As they struggle to survive, their interactions reveal deep-seated tensions and a bond forged by shared history and mistrust.
The play balances sharp, incisive comedy with moments of profound tragedy, dealing a final hand that moves so fast, the audience has no choice but to keep up.
Making his directorial debut is Bert LaBonté , whose career as one of this country’s leading men on stage and screen has spanned over 20 years. This production at Southbank Theatre’s The Lawler will feature in-the-round seating, allowing audiences to intimately experience this gripping story.
“This production is a significant coup for Melbourne Theatre Company. We are thrilled to bring this iconic piece of contemporary writing and landmark in American theatre to our audiences with an outstanding cast and creative team” says Melbourne Theatre Company’s Artistic Director and Co-CEO Anne-Louise Sarks.
The Topdog / Underdog creative team includes Director Bert LaBonté, Set and Costume Designer Sophie Woodward, Lighting Designer Rachel Lee, Composer and Sound Designer Dan West , Fight Choreographer Lyndall Grant, Card Consultant Laurence Boxhall and Voice and Text Coach Matt Furlani.
■ Melbourne's male a cappella group Suade joins with the Frankston Ladies Choir to present Suade with Me and FLC on Saturday, September 7 at 7.30pm at the George Jenkins Theatre, Frankston.
FLC (the Frankston Ladies Choir) is a community choir which mainly performs original arrangements by MD/pianist Simon Walters in a variety of styles, featuring Sarah Aubrey on flute.
Performance Details: Saturday, September 7 at 7.30pm
Venue: George Jenkins Theatre, 47 - 49 Moorooduc Hwy., Frankston
Tickets: $40
Box Office: 9905 1111 or email: boxoffice@monash.edu
- Cheryl Threadgold
Around The World In 80 Days
■ 24 Carrot Productions presents an original musical adaptation of Jules Verne's adventure novel set in 1872 - Around the World in 80 Days.
The show features poignant songs, costumes, and music from a seven-piece band which will take audiences to the cities visited by Fogg, and most importantly, an introduction to the women he meets as an Englishman during the peak of the British Empire - Mei in Hong Kong, Ayusha in India, Farida in Egypt and Patience in America.
The narrative incorporates 21st century sentiments with the 19th century excitement and anticipation - and ignorance - of a globalising world; facilitated by innovations in technology and transportation. The relevant themes invite audiences to question narratives in history.
Performance Season: August 28 - September 1
Venue: Richmond Theatrette, 415 Church St., Richmond
Bookings: 24carrotproductions.com
- Cheryl Threadgold
Iphigenia in Splott
■ Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre welcomes back award-winning Melbourne-based theatre director Gary Abrahams (Yentl - Arts Centre Melbourne; Admissions – Melbourne Theatre Company) for a return season of the sell-out production Iphigenia in Splott, opening on September 4.
Last staged in 2021, the play by Gary Owen and starring Jessica Clarke, saw Red Stitch pick up three Green Room Awards in 2022 for Most Outstanding Production, Most Outstanding Direction (Gary Abrahams), and Most Outstanding Performance (Jessica Clarke), along with two nominations for Most Outstanding Costume Design (Jacob Battista and Sophie Woodward) and Most Outstanding Set Design ( Jacob Battista and Sophie Woodward).
Ensemble member, Jessica Clarke, will once again present a solo performance as Effie, who hails from the Welsh working-class district of Splott.
Stumbling down Clifton St at 11.30am, drunk, Effie is the kind of girl you'd avoid eye contact with, silently passing judgment.
People think they know Effie, but they don’t know half of it. Her life spirals through a mess of drinking, drugs and drama every night, and a hangover worse than death the next day. Until one night, she is given the chance to be something more.
Listed as one of The Guardian's 50 best theatre shows of the 21st century and Winner of Best Play at the UK Theatre Awards (2015), this powerful new adaptation of the enduring Greek myth drives home the high price people pay for society's shortcomings.
Bringing it back to the stage for those who missed it, this is a second chance to see the “visceral tour de force” (The Age) that is Jessica Clarke in her returning role and witness Melbourne theatre at its best.
Performance Dates and times: Season September 4 - 22, Preview September 3. Q and A Post Show: September 12 at 7.30pm.
Venue: Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Rear 2 Chapel St., St Kilda.
Bookings: redstitch.net - Cheryl Threadgold
Sugar
■ A gender-queer cabaret titled Sugar, telling of luxury and power, is being presented October 16-20 at the Festival Hub: Trades HallCommons Room
Written by Ro Bright and directed by Kitan Petkovski and inspired by the obscene riches of Australia’s Sugar Baby culture, Sugar takes on the bangers we love and smashes them into a poignant, sexy and hilarious story about being a kept Sugar Baby
Starring Tomáš Kantor (The Inheritance and Opera Australia’s Watershed: The Death of Dr. Duncan) Sugar tells the story of a young Sugar Baby who encounters a super rich executive.
Kept in a hotel penthouse for a week, Sugar experiences every high-end pleasure, leading to obsession and a lust for a lifestyle they never knew they wanted.
Featuring a symphony of pop-songs and live piano, Sugar is the latest collaboration between director Kitan Petkovski (The Inheritance), designer Bethany J Fellows (In the Club), composer Rachel Lewindon (Orlando) and writer Ro Bright (Daffodils).
Presented by Bullet Heart Club , an Edinburgh Fringe First award-winning creative-industry duo based in Melbourne founded by director Kitan Petkovski and writer Ro Bright.
BHC collaborates with multidisciplinary artists from queer, TGD (trans and gender diverse) and migrant communities to create ever-evolving cross-form projects that integrate theatre with live music, film and performance art.
Performance Dates: October 16 - 20. 6pm, 5pm
Venue: Festival Hub, Trades Hall - Commons Room, Cnr. Lygon and Victoria Sts., Carlton
Duration: 60 minutes
Age suitability: MA15
Tickets: $34
Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au
Content warnings: Alcohol Use, Queerphobia Or Homophobia, Sexual References.
Event warnings:Haze Effects, Some Nudity, Strong Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some In - Cheryl Threadgold
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■ Sisters in Crime presents a Celebration of the 24th Davitt Awards for the best crime books by Australian women on Saturday, August 31 at 6pm for 6.30pm at the Rising Sun Hotel, South Melbourne.
Guests are invited to 'frock up (or suit up) and join for an à la carte dinner with Sulari Gentill, the award-winning author who will later present six awards. Some 153 books are in contention.
Sulari will first discuss her life in crime with Sisters in Crime's president and author Kelly Gardiner.
Event Date: Saturday, August 31 at 6pm for 6.30pm
Venue: Rising Sun Hotel, 2 Raglan St., South Melbourne Bookings: sistersincrime.org.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Cost of Living
■ Cost of Living, from playwright Martyna Majok, will begin previews at Melbourne Theatre Company’s Southbank Theatre on Saturday, September 14.
Regarded as a deeply moving play, Cost of Living, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, looks at the ways we care for one another and ourselves.
Known for its heart, humour, and searing observations, the play offers an honest and insightful look at the forces that bring people together.
“This production boasts an outstanding ensemble cast, who will bring depth and authenticity to their roles” says Anne-Louise Sarks, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Artistic Director and Co-CEO.
“This is an important and thought-provoking piece of theatre that underscores the emotional and psychological 'cost' we pay to live our lives.”
Cost of Living follows the intertwined lives of two pairs of characters. Ani, portrayed by Rachel Edmonds (Have You Tried Yoga?), finds herself unexpectedly reunited with her estranged husband Eddie, played by Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road), following a devastating accident.
As their dynamic shifts from one of divorcing to caregiving, they navigate the complexities of their changed relationship.
Meanwhile, John, an affluent PhD candidate with cerebral palsy, played by Oli Pizzey Stratford (Neighbours), hires Jess, a fellow graduate student and bartender-by-night portrayed by Mabel Li (Safe Home), as his support worker.
Their interactions challenge both characters to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and their motives.
Martyna Majok's award-winning script shines a light on the tenderness and challenges inherent in the human experience. The play is not merely about disability; it delves into the universal need for connection and the complexities of caregiving.
The Cost of Living creative team includes Director Anthea Williams, Set and Costume Designer Matilda Woodroofe, Lighting Designer Richard Vabre, Composer and Sound Designer Jethro Woodward, Assistant Director Alistair Baldwin and Assistant Composer and Sound Designer Todd J. Bennett.
● ● ● ● Suade a cappella group. Back row: Will Sayers, Ian Nisbet, Loz Blain. Front row: Jake Colman, Sava Djukic and Chris Blain.
Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ The 1812 Theatre: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten), Until August 24 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Amy Calvert. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
■ Beaumaris Theatre: The Bridges of Madison County (by Robert James Waller), Until August 24 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Colin Armstrong. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au
■ The Mount Players: Family Values (by David Williamson) Until September 1 at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Mt Macedon. Director: David Runnalls. Bookings: themountplayers.com
■ Brighton Theatre Company: Admissions (by Joshua Harmon) Until August 31 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Wilson St., Brighton. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Bookings: brightontheatrecompany.com.au
■ Malvern Theatre Company: Little Women the Musical (Book by Allen Knee, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Music by Jason Howland) August 23 – September 7 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Adam Bianco; Choreographer: Susan Lewis. Bookings: 1300 131 552.
■ Theatre of the Damned: Carrie the Musical, August 23 – 31 at Belmont High School, Performing Arts Centre, 12-36 Rotherham Street, Belmont. Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/CJIFQ
■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Things I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) August 23 – September 7 at Warrandyte Mechanics’ Institute, 180 Yarra St., Warrandyte. Director: Kellie Tweeddale. Bookings: trybooking.com/CQZXF
■ ARK Theatre: Point Blank (by Grace McNiven) August 25 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre; September 14 at the Seymour Schoolhouse Performing Arts Centre. Director: Lisa McNiven. Further details: arktheatremelb.com
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Hand to God (by Robert Askins) August 29 – September 7 at Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
■ Synchronicity: A Vintage Death (by Geoff Collishaw, based on the novel by Colin King), August 30 – September 7 at The Engine Room, 58 View St., Bendigo. Director: Geoff Collishaw and Tania Maxwell). Bookings: synchronicity.org.au
■ MOARTZ Inc: MOARTZ 25th Anniversary, One-Act Play Gala Weekend (Joanna Murray-Smith/Melinda Chapman), August 23 – 25 at Monash Hall, Reserve St., Yallourn North. Directors: Annette O’Shea/Mike Pullar. Admission: $30/$25. Bookings: moartz.com
■ TRACK Youth Theatre: The Pot of Gold (Script and Music by Ed Bailey) August 30 and 31 at 7pm; August 31 at 2pm at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Sophie Jevons. Bookings: Trybooking. Adults: $30, Children: $20. www.trackyouth theatre.org.au Tickets available at door.
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Minnie and Liraz (by Lally Katz) August 30 – September 8 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Barbara Crawford. Bookings: mordialloctheatre. com.au
■ Essendon Theatre Company: Chapter Two (Neil Simon) September 5 – 14 at Bradshaw St. Community Hall, 9 Bradshaw St., Essendon (enter via Buckley St.). Director: Matthew Freeman. Bookings: 0406448368 or essendontheatrecompany. com.au
■ Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival: Festival of One Act Plays. September 7 at Bluestone Theatre, 28 Hutton St., Kyneton. Detail via email: icgang3444@gmail.com
■ Theatrical: A Chorus Line, September 2 – 22 at the National Theatre, Carlisle St., St Kilda. Director: Tahra Cameron; Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis; Musical Director: Gabriel Taburet. Bookings: theatrical.com.au
■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Father (Florian Zeller) September 4 – 21 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Div Collins. wlt.org.au/book-tickets - More shows, at right
FUNNY MUMMIES
■ Kingston Arts presents Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular by Jenny Wynter and Queenie van de Zandt on September 14 at 7.30pm in the Banquet Room, Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin
Featuring award-winning comedian and mum of six Jenny Wynter, alongside the ever-entertaining Queenie van de Zandt and her alterego Jan van de Stool, the show blends music and comedy to poke fun at parenthood.
Sharing their epic mothering fails and domestic dramas, Jenny and Jan promise an evening of laughter and song.
The show aims to improve mental health by making fun of the most relatable and inevitable parts of parenthood.
Ahead of the performance at Kingston City Hall at 7.30pm, Jenny will lead the Funny Mummies Writing Workshop at 2pm, teaming up with professional comedians to create a supportive space for aspiring writers to get advice on joke structure, writing techniques, and generating material.
Workshop participants are invited and encouraged to perform a short spot in the Cabaret Spectacular show happening later in the evening.
Jenny Wynter is a Brisbane-based writer, cabaret performer and comedian with over a decade of experience. Her work is characterised by her improvisational and musical stylings and combinations of both, with her trademark being comedy songs made up on the spot with audience input.
Queenie van de Zandt moves through the world entertaining, educating and serenading the people she meets. She has the unique ability in all her work to make people feel deeply, to awaken laughter, empathy and awareness in equal measure.
However, Queenie is still probably best known for her extensive work in musical theatre and cabaret.
Queenie's alter-ego, Jan van de Stool, the madcap international musical therapist gathered a national cult following, when she appeared on Australia's Got Talent in early 2016.
Her one-woman show I Get the Music In You, an evening with Jan van de Stool, which she co-wrote with Tony Taylor, performed to packed houses in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Jan van de Stool has been seen by over one million Australians through her shows, her work in corporate theatre and her online presence on YouTube and social media.
Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular: Saturday, September 14, 7.30pm Funny Mummies Writing Workshop: Saturday, September 14, 2pm
The Banquet Room, Kingston City Hall, 979985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin Bookings: kingstonarts.com.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Eisteddfod by the Bay
■ Young singers need encouragement, support and a platform for performances, to grow and develop their skills before an audience of peers, family, friends and teachers.
Eisteddfodau provide this vital opportunity, in a friendly environment for competitors to showcase their performance for a qualified and experienced adjudicator, who will write a critique. There is the opportunity to be accompanied by an experienced accompanist.
The Eisteddfod by the Bay (formerly The Mordialloc Eisteddfod est. 1955) Senior Vocal provides for singers over the age of eighteen, many of whom are studying at Melbourne University Conservatorium and VCA. Aria, Lieder, Oratorio. Art Song, Gilbert and Sullivan, Music Theatre are among the 10 senior vocal sections.
This event is offered annually, and is run entirely by an unpaid committee, section conveners who are all passionate volunteers.
The highlight is the City of Kingston Aria from Grand Opera Gala Evening, which concludes the section
Many of the City of Kingston Aria winners have won the Herald Sun Aria, and other competitions, and have proceeded to perform in
The Australian Opera, Victorian Opera, and sing in overseas opera companies, concert halls, and pursue committed and serious overseas study. They have developed into outstanding professional performers.
Venue: The Black Box Theatre, Kingston Arts Centre, Cnr Nepean Highway and South Roads, Moorabbin
Dates: Saturday, August 24, Sunday, August 25[; The City of Kingston Aria from Grand Opera Tuesday, August 27, commencing at 7.15pm. eisteddfodthebay.com.au
- Jill Page
Ruddigore
■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria presents Gilbert and Sullivan's melodrama Ruddigore (or The Witch's Curse) from September 6 - 8 at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton.
This irreverent tale tells of the shy and lawabiding, gentleman farmer, Robin Oakapple, who is working up the courage to ask the virtuous Rose Maybud to marry him.
However, his dark secret and true identity are revealed. He is Sir Ruthven Murgatroydthe cursed Baronet of Ruddigore Castle - who fled to escape his fate of daily dastardly deeds. How will he free himself from the witch’s curse and satisfy the ghosts of his ancestors to resume love's true course?
Matinees will feature ghostly-themed activities for children and ‘the young at heart’ - prizes awarded for best Ghost Dress Up, a Colouring Competition, the opportunity to watch a scene change and ask questions, and Meet the Cast Photo Opportunities.
Director Ron Pidcock brings to this production his experience of 70 years across 260 theatrical events, including over 70 Gilbert and Sullivan productions.
His cast features new talents such as soprano, Zoe Lancaster (Rose Maybud) fresh from Edith Cowan University and semi-professional lyric operatic tenor, Daniel Vigne (Richard Dauntless) as well as experienced GSOV performers such as Jenny Wakefield (Dame Hannah) last seen in Ages Ago (2023) and Lilac Time (2024) and James Douglas (Robin Oakapple) last seen in The Pirates of Penzance (2023) and Thespis (2022).
The array of experienced principals with their entertaining characters is completed by Melissa Hill (Mad Margaret), Kate Thurkle (Zorah), Hannah Sleeth (Ruth), Robin Halls (Old Adam), John Parncutt (Sir Despard) and Phil Elphinstone (Sir Roderic).
The show features a full live orchestra and chorus under the baton of Trevor Henley whose experience with GSOV began in 1976 playing the flute in the orchestra.
This fully-staged production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic supernatural opera is for four shows only, including matinees on Saturdays and Sunday, and free on site parking.
Bookings through gsov.org.au or direct booking link: https://www.monash.edu/performingarts-centres/event/ruddigore/ - Cheryl Threadgold
Children’s Bach
Michael Honeyman and Kate Amos
■ Author Helen Garner is a major Australian literary icon, but one doesn’t usually associate her with opera.
However, Melbourne’s Lyric Opera company is about to stage the opera of Garner’s novella, The Children’s Bach
It follows the story of Dexter Fox (Michael Honeyman), his wife Athena (Kate Amos) and their young son.
The three of them are a tight-knit young family, until a friend from Dexter’s past introduces them to Melbourne’s bohemian underbelly. This leads Athena to wonder if there is more to life for her, and the family bonds are threatened.
With music by Andrew Schulz and libretto by Glenn Perry, it’s only the second time the opera has been staged in Melbourne, the first being back in 2008.
Director Katy Maudlin says The Children’s Bach as a piece about love in its many forms, and she describes it a profound contemporary chamber opera that is engaging and though-provoking.
Conductor Patrick Burns is Lyric’s artistic director and describes the music as nuanced and rich with meaning without a hint of excess.
“I love seeing how the very simple and pure Bach-like music is slowly coloured and corrupted with the jazz inspired and bluescoloured chords, as the two worlds collide dramatically in the work,” says Burns
The cast also includes Adrian Li Donni, Juel Riggall, Chloe Taylor, Lucy Schneider and identical twins Ben and Chris Touzel sharing the role of the child Billy
See the production at Theatreworks from August 30 to September 7. Bookings through theatreworks.org.au
- Julie Houghton
More Shows
■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV): Ruddigore: The Terrible Tale of the Witch’s Curse, September 6 – 8 at the Alexander Theatre, Clayton. Director: Ron Pidcock; Musical Director: Trevor Henley; Choreographer: Denique Adlam. Bookings: gsov.org.au
■ Nova Music Theatre: Brigadoon September 13 – 22 at The Round, Nunawading. Bookings: novamusictheatre.com.au
■ Eltham Little Theatre: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) September 6 – 21 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Drew Mason. Bookings: 0411 713 095.
■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Clue: on Stage (adapted from screenplay by Jonathan Lynn), September 5 – 21 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Katie-Jane Amey. Bookings: lilydaleatc.com
Auditions
■ The 1812 Theatre: Spider’s Web (by Agatha Christie) August 25 at 5pm; August 26 at 7pm at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Mills. Audition enquiries: 0497097807 ches500@hotmail.com
■ Beaumaris Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) September 1 and 2 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Peter Newling. Further details and audition bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au/auditions - Cheryl Threadgold
● ● Jenny Wynter in Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular.
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■ The work of Bayside environmentalist Terry Reynolds has been saluted in State Parliament by Sandringham MLA Brad Rowswell.
“I rise today to acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of Mr Terry Reynolds, a remarkable community volunteer residing in the Sandringham electorate who has dedicated over 60 years to transforming and preserving Bayside’s natural environment,“ Mr Rowswell said.
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“Terry worked tirelessly to restore Picnic Point, the largest area of native forest bushland from the city to Point Nepean
“Investing 7000 hours of his time, Terry transformed the foreshore and bushland, clearing mountains of waste.
“Due to his efforts a once overgrown and neglected area has become a thriving community attraction enjoyed by many, many residents.
“ Terry’s efforts span the Hampton Pier , the former Hampton Hotel and the Sandringham Life Saving Club as well as rehabilitating the reef.
“His dedication has brought new life to areas that were once neglected.
“The impact of his work is visible every day as residents and visitors enjoy the natural beauty he has helped to restore.
“Terry’s passion for conservation and community is an inspiration to us all, and his legacy will endure for generations.
“His work has made our area not only more beautiful but also safer and more acces-
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sible for everyone. I say to Mr Reynolds: Bayside – our community – is forever in your debt.
“Your unwavering commitment to the environment is truly remarkable.
“Thank you for all you have done and all you continue to do for our community,” Mr Rowswell said.
At Park Towers
■ Albert Park MLA Nina Taylor says it was a delight to attend Park Towers for a Community Pantry announcement.
“ have worked really hard advocating for these funds. It is really, really great: $250,000 to help the Park Towers Community Pantry really move forward and $66,000 which will be administered by the City of Port Phillip for the Emerald Hill estate,” Ms Taylor said.
“But really a big shout-out to Troy, because he is the mastermind when it comes to logistics, really looking out for his neighbours, making sure that they have fresh produce, readymade meals and staples right in situ, onsite, no judgement, and true community connection and care in his customary style, so a big shoutout to him for looking out for his neighbours and really caring for his social housing community.
“It is all part of $1.1 million in relief funding to community service organisations to be able to offer to social housing renters and others doing it tough,” Ms Taylor said.
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■ Glen Eira residents have until Saturday, August 31, to provide comment on the Community Vision prepared four years ago. The 2025-29 Council Plan is now being prepared.
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■ Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet opens on Friday, September 6 at fortyfivedownstairs
Directed by multi-award winning director Iain Sinclair (Berlin, A View from the Bridge), Shakespeare’s ultimate tragedy Hamlet will mark MSC Studio’s return to fortyfivedownstairs following sell-out seasons of Julius Caesar and King Lear.
Leading the cast is Jacob CollinsLevy (Doctor Who, Prosper), portraying the titular role of Hamlet joined by Natasha Herbert (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Macbeth (an undoing, Julius Caesar), as Gertrude opposite multi-award winning actor and director Peter Houghton (The Heartbreak Choir) as Claudius.
Aisha Aidara (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Death of a Salesman) iss Ophelia, Laurence Boxhall (The Mousetrap, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf) plays Laertes, Darren Gilshenan (Ten Pound Poms, Stateless) is Polonius, Darcy Kent (Heroes of the Fourth Turning, In The Club) portrays Horatio, Ben Walter (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Punk Rock) is Marcellus, Dulcie Smart (Blonde Poison, Othello) as The Player Queen, Gareth Reeves (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) portrays The Player King, Emmanuelle Mattana (Trophy Boys, Mustangs FC) as Rosencrantz, Orion Carey–Clark (Head South) is Guildenstern, Simon Maiden (Death of a Salesman, Come From Away) is Barnardo and The Gravedigger, Christopher Stollery (Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) plays The Ghost, Terry Yeboah (The Lion King) is Reynaldo and Osric, and Gispa (Akaraka) plays Fortinbras and Lucianus
Melbourne Shakespeare Company is one of the biggest independent theatrical companies in Melbourne and boasts over 20 productions since its inception.
Performance Details: September 5-22 (Opening night September 6)
■ City of Melbourne continue to celebrate the ArtPlay 20-year milestone with the return of Rain, an interactive installation and soothing sanctuary.
Initially developed as a theatre performance in 2012 through the ArtPlay New Ideas Lab incubator, Rain will now be presented as a sensory exhibition for families.
Taking over the ArtPlay gallery until April 2025, Rain offers a moment of contemplation and curiosity, while escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. Rain is an exhibition to chill, where visitors can rest and reflect while lounging on big, soft, luscious cushions.
Encapsulating the mesmerising sounds of rain, the interactive collage provides a place that encourages connection with playful reflective puddles and moveable large fuzzy felt pieces.
Inside children and their carers can take a moment to listen to the soothing soundscape created by sound designer Zoë Barry, which weaves soothing cello, gentle humming and evocative weather-scapes. Rain responds to the seasons of relationships – it captures the everchanging dynamics between parents and children.
Produced by Threshold, Rain at ArtPlay is reimagined as an interactive exhibition with artists Liz Francis, Nikita Hederics, Zoë Barry and Sarah Lockwood.
HAMLET HAMLET
Don’t Worry Darling
■ (MA). 123 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD.
After scoring a major bullseye with her feature film directorial debut, the terrific Booksmart, Olivia Wilde returned with her follow-up effort, and it was met with far less enthusiasm, which was a pity, as Don’t Worry Darling is a solid, if imperfect, creation.
Set in the 1950’s, the story centres on Alice Chambers (a typically strong Florence Pugh), who enjoys her blissful life with husband Jack (Harry Styles, of One Direction fame), in the idyllic, still growing community of Victory.
Jack, along with the other men in his nostalgically designed cul-desac, work at a secret headquarters located out of town, on the Victory Project, something he cannot discuss with Alice.
Alice fills her day with housecleaning, shopping and drinking with friends.
When a neighbour starts behaving oddly, it unsettles Alice, and she begins to question what might be going on beneath the utopian surface.
Wilde (who has a supporting role this time) and writer Katie Silberman (who penned Booksmart) set up an intriguing premise, looking at a patriarchal society that thinks gender control equals married bliss and a happy, content life.
As Silberman’s screenplay develops, however, a slew of other films come to mind (thematically, of course, The Stepford Wives, but none of the others I can mention without giving away the entire movie), and it helps guess where the film is generally going at a very early stage, which dissipates some of the tension and mystery.
When the answers come, they come thick and fast, and some audiences may not take to such a huge influx of information, especially when some details remain hidden.
Nowhere Special
■ (M). 100 minutes. Now available on selected digital platforms.
Though its premise may sound like a very grim night out at the movies, Nowhere Special is an unexpected treat, carefully balancing its subject matter so that it doesn’t become overly mawkish, or blatantly downbeat.
John (James Norton) is a window cleaner in his mid 30s, who only has a few months to live after being diagnosed with cancer.
As he attempts to cope with his own mortality, John begins a quest to try and find his four year-old son Michael (Daiel Lamont) a suitable adoptive family, a task proving harder than expected.
Writer/director Uberto Pasolini (who helmed the similarly somber 2013 drama, Still Life, with Eddie Marsan ), keeps John and Michael’s predicament naturalistic and low-key, wanting to focus on the small moments between father and son, thankfully avoiding melodrama or manipulative sentiment.
Performances are terrific across the board, but Norton and young Lamont are superb.
A quietly moving experience that deserves to be seen.
RATING - ****
All Of Us Are Dead
■ (MA). Season One. 12 episodes. Now streaming on Netflix. Dark, relentless and exhilarating, this ambitious series uses a zombie-like virus outbreak to tap into several societal problems, as well as that damning topic of human nature.
Originally created by The Seqam, Drop Bear Theatre and Edwina Cordingley, Rain has had sold out national and international tours, including at the Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts in New York, Macao Cultural Centre in China, International Arts Carnival in Hong Kong and Sydney Opera House
Season from August 16 – April 2025
Days: Thursday – Sunday
Times: 10am – 4pm
Tickets: Free – drop in when you can. Ages 0-5 year olds and their carers. Location ArtPlay – Birrarung Marr, behind Fed Square, Russell Street exit. Information melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay and thethreshold.com.au/rain-exhibition
One can see this being very divisive, as people will either go along with what is going on, or dismiss it completely.
Personally, I liked the way it ended with some of the answers kept behind the curtain. Pugh (Lady Macbeth, The Little Drummer Girl TV series, Little Women) continues to show why she is one of the best actors working today, and while Styles isn’t in the same league, others in the cast are all on the same wavelength. Technically the film is stunning. Don’t Worry Darling can frustrate at times (it would be interesting to see if there is a longer cut), but overall is involving and entertaining.
RATING - ***½
Students at a high school have to band together to ward off a horde of the ravenous undead, but the situation expands significantly as the story plays out.
While not for the squeamish, the show has more on its mind than just wanting to deliver gory zombie mayhem, and the creators, writers and directors successfully tap into a number of relevant issues and topics (including what so many people have been through over the past few years).
The cast are terrific, making each character someone you want to invest in.
RATING - ***** - Aaron Rourke
● ● Natasha Herbert (Gertrude) with Peter Houghton (Claudius) in Hamlet. Photo:Ben Andrews
Local Briefs
PORT MELBOURNE
Armed robbery
■ Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad charged a man following an attempted armed robbery at a licensed premises in Port Melbourne in May.
A search warrant was executed at a Dandenong address on Thursday morning (Aug. 15).
A 39-year-old Dandenong man was arrested and has since been charged with attempted armed robbery, prohibited person possess firearm, possess firearm where FPO applies and possess methylamphetamine.
He was to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Courtlast Thursday afternoon.
The charges follow an incident on Wednesday, May 22, when a man entered a licensed venue on Bay St in Port Melbourne shortly before 2.15am.
It will be alleged he approached a member of staff while armed with a firearm and made a demand for cash.
Staff were unable to access any money and the man subsequently became agitated and left the premises.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
STONNINGTON
Design input
■ Stonnington Council is seeking further public input about the McArthur St Park playground.
Earlier input helped the Council develop a draft playground design that includes the play equipment people love most and introduces new play and park elements to enhance the playground and surrounds.
The community loves the playground, its suitability to younger children, landscape setting and timber play equipment.
View the draft design and give feedback on the Connect Stonnington engagement hub.
To make views count have your say by Sunday, September 5.
We know this is a much-loved local playground and want to make sure we create a new playground that retains the style and elements the community loves and delivers improvements that will be enjoyed for many years.
GANG TARGETED HOMES IN BURWOOD, FOREST HILL
■ Detectives from Box Hill Divisional Response Unit have charged four foreign nationals from the United Kingdom and seized vehicles and cash following a series of alleged residential burglaries.
Police allege the four men entered Australia earlier this year, committing more than 20 burglaries across Melbourne between April and July.
During the incidents, police allege the group would use cleaning products to cover their tracks.
The group allegedly stole more than $500,000 worth of property including cash, designer jewellery, watches and handbags.
It is alleged the men targeted homes in Burwood, Craigieburn, Doncaster, Epping, Forest Hill, Hillside, Hoppers Crossing, Mill Park, Mount Waverley and Tarneit.
While the majority of alleged offences occurred while householders were away, the group also allegedly committed two home invasions and one aggravated burglary.
On Friday, August 9, police executed five search warrants at properties across Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Multiple vehicles valued at more than $190,000 were seized.
It will be alleged they are proceeds of crime.
Property recovered includes:
■ A Ford Ranger ute;
■ A Kia Carnival;
■ A BMW X5 4WD;
■ A Mercedes Sedan;
■ A Volkswagen Touareg;
■ A caravan;
■ Around $7000 in cash; and
■ A number of designer watches including a Rolex worth more than $120,000.
The four arrested men comprise:
■ A 31-year-old man of no fixed address arrested at an apartment in Footscray. He was
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charged with home invasion and burglary. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 6.
■ A 32-year-old man of no fixed address arrested at an apartment in Brunswick. He was charged with home invasion and burglary. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 6.
■ A 33-year-old man of no fixed address arrested at a caravan park in Coburg. He was charged with home invasion and burglary. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 6.
■ A 32-year-old man of no fixed address arrested at a property in Flemington . He was charged with home invasion and burglary. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court’ on November 6.
■ Police also arrested a 32-year-old woman at a caravan park in Coburg. She was charged with theft. She was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 28.
Investigators are continuing to probe whether the group are linked to any other unsolved burglaries. The investigation remains ongoing.
Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Brown said: “This is a clear message to anyone thinking they can break into homes without repercussions.
“We will continue to target serious and organised crime groups, no matter where they’re from.”
KINGSTON
Reducing coast litter
■ Kingston is taking a fresh approach to keep beaches clear of rubbish, particularly during the busy summer months.
The number of visitors to beaches increases each year, and the existing bin system is not designed to cope with this amount of waste.
The Bin it, or swim in it campaign is all about ensuring a more efficient, effective, and responsive service, while improving amenity on beaches, reducing litter, and improving public safety.
To reduce rubbish left on beaches,Kingston Council is moving bins off the sand and placing them at key points along the foreshore, including pathways and car parks, where the community can easily access them, and the trucks can empty them more often.
This will enable the Council to increase the number of bin collections in summer and keep up with the growing demand. More collections will prevent full and overflowing bins, reduce beach litter, and improve the environment.
Moving the bins off the sand will also ensure a more visually pleasing beach experience without unpleasant odours and importantly eliminate the need for waste vehicles to access the sand, which will improve safety for beach users. This change is consistent with the vast majority of coastal councils around Australia.
Mayor Cr Jenna Davey-Burns said that the Council is dedicated to caring for the coastline and urged all beach users to do the same.
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From Our Files August 1925
HAWTHORN Smoke Night
■ More than 2OO people wtre present at a smoke night given in the Hawthorn Town Hall on Monday night by the Hawthorn branch of the Australian Natives' Association to enable local residents to meet officers and sailors of the American fleet. The gathering was a representative one and included the Chief President of the A.N.A. (Mr. J.Patterson), Mr Latham, M.H.R., Sir William McPherson M.L.A., the Mayor (Cr. E. C. Rigby J.P.), and members of kindred societies. An apology was received from Mr. Merritt, M.L.C., who was prevented from attending owing to a previous engagement.
AUBURN
Forward move
■ The president (Mr. W. T. Lewis) presided over a very large and enthusiastic attendance at the usual monthly meeting of the Auburn Progress Association on Tuesday, July 27, in St Columb's Hall, Auburn road. A considerable amount of business was transacted.
Hawthorn Council Elections
A communication was read from the Hawthorn Progress Association, intimating that that body had decided to support the candidatures of Mr. T. W. Lewis for the Auburn Ward, and of Mr. C. J. Percy for the Glenferrie Ward; also that the Hawthorn Association would act in conjunction with the Auburn and South Hawthornthorn Progress Associations towards securing the return of these gentlemen to the council.
Although no other candidates had as yet signified their intention of contesting these seats, the combined progress associations of the district were leaving nothing to chance, and a very strong scheme of organisation on behalf of Messrs. Lewis and Percy had been completed in the etent. of an election being necessary.
CAMBERWELL
Driver fined
■ Robert Carroll, High street, Ashburton, was charged with having driven a motor car in High street, Glen Ins, in a negligent manner on June 26. Another charge of having failed to stop and render assistance was also preferred against Carroll.
Rupert Everard Sambill Grogan, grocer, living at Ashburton, said that about 1.20 p.m. on June 26 he was driving his horse and jinker in an easterly direction along High street, Glen Iris.
When about half way between Glen Iris railway station and Gardiner's Creek , defendant's motor car, which was travelling in the same direction, swerved from the right straight towards his horse.
Despite the fact that witness , pulled the horse's head over to the left the car touched the right hand shaft of the jinker and caught in the bellyband, and broke the harness in several places, allowing the shafts to fall on the road. The right hand shaft was broken. Defendant did not stop, but continued on his way. Witness heard no horn sounded. At the time of the collision defendant was travelling at about 12 miles a nhour. It would cost about £2/7/6 to repair jinker and harness. Constable Charles Hutchinson gave evidence as to interviewing defendant the same day. Witness said to defendant: "Did you run into a horse and jinker to-day with your motor car?" He replied: "I have been told I did." Defendant further said that he knew nothing about it.
When asked how many drinks he had had, defendant did not reply.
Carroll was fined £5 on the first charge and £2 on the second, with 10/- costs.
■ Loretta Young was a beautiful, talented actress who was not only one of the major Hollywood film stars of the 1940s but also carried a secret in her private life.
During her acting career Loretta Young starred in almost 100 films.
Gretchen Michaela Young was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1913. When her parents’ marriage broke up the family moved to California where Gretchen and her sisters Elizabeth, Polly-Ann and half sister Georgina all got roles in silent films.
At the age of three Gretchen appeared in a film titled The Primrose Ring. She made uncredited film appearances over a period of 12 years before finally being billed as Loretta Young in The Whip Woman
In 1930 she married Grant Withers but the marriage was annulled within a year.
In 1939 Loretta and her three sisters appeared together in the film The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
Her favourite films were Come To The Stable, Rachel and the Stranger, White Parade and Man's Castle
I spoke to her daughter Judy Lewis several years ago in a radio interview and discussed the amazing story of how her mother became pregnant to Clark Gable whilst filming The Call of the Wild in 1937.
As Clark was married at the time and the scandal would have ruined both their film ca-
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By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
reers a story was concocted that Loretta had adopted a daughter and named her Judy
When Loretta married Tom Lewis in 1940 Judy took his family name.
Judy told me that it was not until she was about to get married that her fiancé told her "Clark Gable is your father - everyone knows that".
This was traumatic for Judy and in later years she wrote the book Uncommon Knowledge because it seemed that she was the only one who did not know the truth of her parentage.
She only met Gable on one occasion when she was 15 and recalled that Clark kissed her on the forehead. Sadly Gable never had children until his son was born after he died in 1960.
The publication of the book caused a rift between mother and daughter which was thankfully resolved in later years.
Loretta had two sons from the marriage with Tom Lewis, Christopher and singer-songwriter
Peter Lewis who was a member of the 1960s San Francisco rock band Moby Grape
The union with Tom Lewis ended in divorce in 1969 and Loretta married fashion designer Jean Lewis in 1993.
I always enjoy listening to Loretta Young reading the story of The Littlest Angel
Some of her best films included The Crusades, The Bishop's Wife, Cause for Alarm and The Stranger Loretta won the Best Actress Academy Award for The Farmer's Daughter in 1947 and received an Oscar nomination for her role as Sister Margaret in Come to the Stable in 1949.
In 1953 she hosted The Loretta Young Show on television and she would sweep through the door in elegant dresses to introduce the half hour anthology drama series. She sometimes starred in episodes and won several Emmy Awards for her performances.
In her later years she stated that her favourite actresses were Meryl Streep and Barbara Streisand.
Loretta was a devout Catholic and worked hard for many charitable causes.
Loretta Young died at the age of 87 in 2000 from ovarian cancer at the home of her halfsister Georgina, who was married to the actor Ricardo Montalban
Her memoir, Forever Young, was published after her death.. Sadly, Judy Lewis died in 2011.
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
WEIGHT OF COLOUR BY SIDNEY BALL
The Weight of ColourSidney Ball
Curator David Flack has long been inspired by the work of pioneering artist Sidney Ball (1933-2017), whose ambitious explorations of the possibilities of colour and form embraced almost six decades of monumental and dynamic change and continue today to inspire generations of Australian artists.
In this powerful exhibition the award-winning architect and designer presents some of his favourite works across Bell’s career, showcasing how this unique artist continually pushed the limits not only of his own practice, but nurtured a critical understanding and appreciation of abstract art within the emergent Australian arts scene.
Exhibition opens August 29 and closes October 5.
Sullivan & Strumpf
109/109 Rupert St, Collingwood.
Boundless Threads
Boundless Threads – The Gifford Arts Project.
Embark on a transformative journey in Boundless Threads, an exhibition by the Gifford Arts Project at Uniting Church Croydon.
Based in Croydon North, over the last 18 years Gifford Arts Project has thrived as a dynamic laboratory for creative self-development, where values of individual artistic growth and social inclusion are at the forefront of the group’s ethos.
This exhibition shpwcases the diverse individual perspectives of project members expressed through drawings and paintings on paper and canvas.
Gifford Arts Projects invited viewers to celebrate the enduring spirit of human creativity through the boundless threads woven through the works in the exhibition and the challenges of life itself.
Exhibition closes September 6.
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Auror a Arborealus –Esther Schouten.
Esther Schouten’s exhibition Aurora Arborealus is named after the goddess of dawn, Aurra, combined with the word Arboreal (meaning of
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trees). The title is finished with a playful homage to the artist’s Dutch linguistic heritage, where names or words frequently end with “us”
The exhibition draws upon the feelings of awe-inspired by the vistas of early dawn-bush-walks.
Schouten’s paintings study the soft, lucent quality of daybreak as mistveiled objects emerge as tentative shapes.
As the sky colours, a gentle layering of natural forms occurs, with trees taking on zoomorphic shapes, reaching into the daylight.
This gradual transformation of light and atmosphere, tranquil and dreamlike, is a bridge from night to day, from sleep to consciousness.
In honour of the centenary of the great Italian composer’s death, Melbourne Opera will present a Puccini Festival.
This promises a delightful degustation of Puccini’s most-loved hits featuring some of Australia’s finest singers.
The festival will include a new fully staged production of Puccini’s most popular and romantic opera La
Bohème as well as a Puccini Gala. The gala comprises a concert performance of Puccini’s moving oneact masterpiece Suor Angelica, followed by a highlights concert featuring selections from Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Manon Lescaut and Turandot.
La Bohème will play for four performances on September 15, 18, 21 and 24, while Italian opera lovers can attend the Puccini Gala on September 22 or 25.
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre 188 Collins St. Melbourne.
- Peter Kemp
artX Metro
■ artX Metro 2024 (previously artX Northcote, artX Wyndham and artX Bayside) is an art exhibition coordinated by genU, featuring works of art created by artists who identify as living with disability or with a history of mental illness.
This exhibition is open to artists over the age of 16 who live in metro Victoria and who identify as living with disability or with a history of mental illness.
Exhibition entries can include paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures.
artX Metro 2024 will provide artists with an opportunity to have their work seen by a wider audience, and to be critiqued by experienced arts practitioners and can provide a financial benefit if the artwork is sold.
Connecting to mainstream artists and audiences can improve self-esteem and further help to break down barriers that exist between the mainstream and disability art communities.
The official launch will take place at the Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre – Banksia Foyer, Cnr. Bell St and St Georges Road, Preston tomorrow (Thu., Aug. 22).
artX Metro 2024 will be open to the public for viewing and sales between 9am and 4pm until September 22.
- Simon Crase
Home Sweet Home
■ Comedian Dave Hughes was born and bred in Victoria, and Melbourne is home base for Dave and family. Well sort of. Dave was one-third of breakfast presenters on 2-Day FM radio, Sydney, which meant Dave spent weekdays in the Harbour City and weekends in Melbourne. Dave and his radio bosses have decided to separate (from the Sydney gig) and Melbourne is where Hughesy will stay. Welcome home, Dave
Worth the wait?
■ News from the publishing world is the planned biography of Liza Minnelli who, along with two ghost writers, will launch a tell-all book intended to right the wrongs about Liza and her Mum, Judy Garland. Lisa, aged 78, plans on releasing her book during 2026.
Ben on the beat
■ With the current shifting of editorial jobs sees the departure of hardhitting journo Ben Butler from News, who has signed on with ABC TV. Main duties for Ben will be to dig deep into corporate and criminal activities for future scoops on 7.30 Report with Sarah Ferguson
Olympic medal count
■ A total of 5100 medals were minted for distribution to winners and place getters at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Gold medals are made of mostly silver with six grams of gold to plate the medal. Sounds ungrateful but some recipients claim the medals discolour when exposed to sweat and some fabrics. Be appreciative, at least you got one.
Magical mess
■ Magician David Copperfield is being sued for $2.5 million over the condition in which he allegedly left the condo he owns in a swanky New York building. David abandoned the pad in 2018 in what was described as a deplorable condition, amongst things causing burst plumbing flooding palatal pads in the Manhattan building. David might be hoping the law suit will disappear in a puff of smoke.
with Peter Kemp
- John O’Keefe
OK. With John O’Keefe ● ● ● ●
Loretta Young
● ● ● ● Dave Hughes
Broome Beach Resort welcomes all guests to this relaxing retreat, situated at Cable Beach in the magnificent Western Australian coastal town of Broome.
Within a short leisurely stroll to the iconic Cable Beach, Day Spas, restaurants, cafes and bars, Broome Beach Resort is the ideal 4½ star family resort.
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The business is ideally located in the prime Cable Beach area next to great amenities and is a short 500m walk to beautiful Cable Beach.
•Long-term agreements
•Close to everything Broome has to offer
•Set amongst tropical landscaping
•Body Corporate salary of over $129k
•Well-appointed two-bed, one-bath unit with large office and storeroom on the one title. Available for $560,000
•Located in one of Western Australia’s most sought after destinations
•Property inspections are by appointment only
PROFIT: $381,153. PRICE: $1,143,459
Across Observer
1. Hair-stylist
6. Straight-line racing car
11. Famous Indian mausoleum (3,5)
15. Nightclub dancer
20. ... kwon do
21. Labyrinths
22. Aegean or Caspian
23. Lahore is there
24. Mad Russian monk
25. NE Scottish seaport
27. Jumbo animal
28. Watering tube
29. Fixed gaze
31. World fair
32. Cruel person
36. Pins & ...
37. Prolong (4,3)
38. Checks (text) for errors
41. Renovate (ship)
44. Metal bar
45. Unfortunately
48. Sneeze noise (1-6)
49. Oddball
52. Rectangular
56. Addressing crowd
57. Anxious (2,4)
58. Perfumed burning stick
61. Goat's wool
62. Economises, ... & saves
63. Fibbing
64. Naomi Campbell is one
65. Imperial ruler
66. Collided with (3,4)
67. Disincentive
71. Absurd comedy
73. Of the ear
75. Windbag
80. Clarify, ... light on
82. Hone
83. Disobey
85. Gauges
86. Befuddles
88. Labourer's tools, pick & ...
90. Welcomes
91. British coin
93. Taking sides
94. Climbing plants
95. Female voices
96. Wither
97. Tingle
99. Mark as correct
100. Holy places
104. Rubbish
105. School maxim
106. Track down
107. Sent via Internet
111. The other way around, vice ...
113. Observe
114. The masses, ... polloi
115. Disorderly
117. Smear
118. Affirmative replies
121. Russian spirit
122. Mustard & ...
125. Canine disease
126. Shaving cut
127. Roman dress
129. Pulpy, soft food
131. Yoga master
132. Apprehension
135. Feng ...
136. Unplaced competitor (4-3)
139. Wild party
140. Representatives
144. Strangely
145. Scandinavian
146. Wall painting
147. Underwriters
148. Glared
Across Down Down
149. Gallows rope
150. Group of eight
152. Hang loosely
154. Flog
157. Fluid unit
158. Minutest
162. Iran's neighbour
163. Exhausts supply of (4,2)
166. Porridge cereal
167. Pour with rain
169. Slow down!
171. Car pioneer, Karl ...
172. Tobacco user
173. Leers
175. Lever (off)
176. Single
179. Swiss banking centre
180. Come to rest (3,2)
182. Liqueur, ... Maria
183. Towards stern
184. Blackboard stand
186. Negative
189. Harness-racing horse
190. Return (of symptoms)
191. Epic movie-maker, Cecil B De ...
192. Big Apple city (3,4)
196. 60s pop dance (2-2)
197. Dad
198. Heedful
199. Spend extravagantly
201. Not fit for consumption
202. Gloomier
203. Performing
204. Car-top luggage frame (4,4)
205. Worked hard
208. Guidance
210. Up to this time
211. Aquatic bird
212. Pragmatism
213. Vein of ore
215. Vending machine
219. Nimble
221. Small & efficient
223. Striped brown gem (5'1,3)
227. Biology or physics
228. Mummifies (corpse)
230. Donations
231. Scorch
232. Charts (course) (4,3)
233. Villain
234. Arrogant newcomer
238. Power outlet
239. Knit with hooked needle
240. Scratch
243. Eagle nests
246. Ancestry
247. Lease again
250. Naming words
251. Greek philosopher
253. Muddles (up)
256. Frequent visitor
257. Mischievous
258. Character
262. Manufacture
263. Florida's Key ...
266. Is in debt to
268. Citrus fruit
269. Surgical removal
270. Not enclosed (of land)
271. Ruling (monarch)
272. Decimal unit
273. Opinion surveys
274. Corroded, ... away at
275. Slyer
276. Supervised
277. Perseveres
278. Least
1. Manages
2. Annoyed
3. Abstains from food
4. Salt Lake City state
5. Absconded (3,3)
7. Severely simple
8. Seedy conditions
9. Discharge
10. Talk wildly
11. Muscle rupture
12. Fire-resistant material
13. Of war
14. Country dance
15. Leaked slowly
16. Aura
17. Windscreen cleaner
18. Rocky Mountains state
19. Early guitars
24. Tenant's fee
26. Fish traps
30. Quarrel
33. Document bag, ... case
34. Evoke
35. Cavalryman
38. Triangular-sided building
39. Constantly busy (2,3,2)
40. Learn (4,3)
42. Great ages
43. Charges with crime
46. Furiously
47. Beliefs
49. Properly nourished (4-3)
50. Frostier
51. Stray
53. Bewails
54. More mature
55. Biblical sea
59. Oil paintings
60. Skittles
67. Lowers (oneself)
68. Fishing boat
69. Ex-pupils' get-together
70. Invigorate
72. Residential locations
74. Score after deuce
76. Exposed
77. French N-Test region, ... Atoll
78. Rude
79. Pestered
81. Cargo door
84. Unnerves
87. Strong coffee
89. Nonconformists
91. Primitive
92. Japan's second largest city
98. Recording room
101. Restrict (3,2)
102. Asian cricketing nation
103. Flattened
108. Countless number
109. Saturate (with colour)
110. Turn inside-out
112. Remembered
116. Carpenters
119. Brightening up
120. Proper behaviour
123. Now Zimbabwean
124. Set apart
128. News-sheet
130. Ill-bred
132. Unfulfilled
133. Inaccuracy
134. Songs for one
137. Actress, ... Sarandon
138. Scoundrel
141. Heredity units
142. Cosy corners
143. Clean with broom
151. Household jobs
153. Riddle
155. Hot & moist
156. Lower leg joint
159. Revealed (knowledge)
160. Foolishness
161. Inducting, ... in
164. Too soon
165. Open wound
168. Alienate
170. Unfashionable
173. Reverse
174. Giving university talk
177. Soundly constructed (4-5)
178. Worsened (of crisis)
181. Leaves uncared-for 185. Permitting
186. Liked
187. Retailers
188. Football umpire
193. Sun or rain
194. Acorn bearer (3,4)
195. Sing-along entertainment
200. Prayer beads
201. Official emblems
206. ... & lemons
207. Wear best clothes (5,2)
208. Human rights group, ... International
209. Modesty
211. Large pedal
214. Moral
216. Dip in liquid
217. Capers
218. Numerals
220. Conclude
222. Toadstools
224. Great joy
225. Questionable
226. Junior
229. Fully satisfy
232. Liquefy
235. Actress, ... Cruz
236. Straighter
237. Reaction
241. Changing booth
242. Picasso & Monet
244. Library patrons
245. Belongings, personal ...
248. More meagre
249. You
251. Walk with heavy steps
252. Turns away
253. Imitate
254. Father Christmas
255. Praise highly
259. Divine messenger
260. Combine
261. Roman VIII
262. Small tick
264. Unknown writer
265. Swallow noisily
267. Appear
By Rob Foenander
Clayton, Slim
■ Local singer songwriter Clayton Saunders has released his next single recording. Titled Slim Dusty, the song is a tribute to the late King of Australian Country Music ‘Slim Dusty’.
Clayton says: “ I've endeavoured to capture the essence of Slim's amazing achievements and his story in the lyrics whilst staying true musically to his bush ballad style.
More info at www.facebook.com/ clayton.saunders
Premiere
■ Quasimodo The Musical will have its premiere at The Capital Theatre, Swanston St, on Sept. 20, 21 and 22.
The untold story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame will feature nine musical theatre performers and include the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Andrew Wailes, plus a 50 voice choir. Expect an exciting rollicking fun time with beautiful romantic solo ballads, says their publicity. Book with Trybooking.
Country Night
■ No Limit, Esric Jackson, The Hitchhikers and international star Suzi Croner will keep things country at the Grand On Princess, Mulgrave, on Saturday, October 26, commencing 6.30pm onwards.
A night of country music classics and a Sri Lankan buffet including drinks is being presented by St Johns Past Pupils Assoc. Tickets at $85 per person. More info and tix: Bertie, 0414 979 484.
Farnham sons support Daffodil Day Magazine
■ In a heartfelt tribute to their dad following his diagnosis and treatment for oral cancer, John Farnham’s sons, Rob and James Farnham, are proudly stepping into the role of Daffodil Day ambassadors for Cancer Council.
Their involvement marks a significant commitment to raising awareness and funds for lifechanging cancer research as part of this year’s Daffodil Day campaign.
John Farnham, the celebrated Aussie music icon, was diagnosed with oral cancer in August 2022.
Inspired by his strength and the vital role that research played in his treatment, Rob and James Farnham have come on board for Daffodil Day, to help spread awareness and hope.
"Watching what our dad has faced over the last two years has had a huge impact on us,” said James Farnham
“Supporting Daffodil Day is our way of not only honouring his strength but of helping others who are going through the same challenges."
Rob Farnham echoed his brother’s sentiments, adding, “Almost one in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer by 85.
“As we’ve seen with our dad, a cancer diagnosis doesn’t just impact the person, but everyone they know and love.
“We’ve seen firsthand how crucial cancer research and support is,
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and we are so grateful for the treatment and care Dad has been given. We’re urging Aussies to get behind Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day – a bunch of daffodils could help save lives.”
For all that cancer takes, Australians are urged to give this Daffodil Day , Thursday August 22.
There are a number of ways to get involved, including donating online, hosting a Daffodil Day Fundraiser, buying an exclusive artist-designed e-Card or completing a physical challenge such as the Daffodil Day Dip
More than 40,000 fundraisers got behind Daffodil Day in 2023, raising more than $2.5 million and taking us one step closer to a cancerfree future.
Legends in Concert
■ The original, largest and greatest live celebrity tribute show, Legends in Concert, is returning for a seventh season.
The line up includes artists paying tribute to Freddie Mercury, Cher, Tina Turner plus Elvis, Cyndi Lauper and Stevie Wonder.
Each legendary performer looks like the star they portray.
The show opens on January 9 with performances until January25 at The Palms at Crown.
WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH RESULTS
Amateurs
■ Premier B Seniors. Old Haileybury 22.15 (147) d Old Geelong 2.2 (14). De La Salle 9.12 (66) d Old Camberwell 8.10 (58). Williamstown CYMS 15.11 (101) d Old Ivanhoe 10.8 (68). Old Trinity 20.16 (136) d Caulfield Grammarians 8.7 (55). St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 9.11 (65) d Beaumaris 6.19 (55).
■ Premier B Reserves. De La Salle 10.11 (71) d Old Camberwell 7.9 (51). Old Geelong 11.17 (83) d Old Haileybury 5.3 (33). Old Ivanhoe 12.14 (86) d Williamstown CYMS 4.6 (30). Old trinity 28.22 (190) d Caulfield Grammarians 4.3 (27). St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 10.6 (66) d Beaumaris 8.5 (53).
■ Premier C Seniors. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 17.19 (121) d Parkdale Vultures 10.9 (69). Hampton Rover5s 12.13 (85) d Marcellin 6.7 (43). PEGS 13.7 (85) d Monash Blues 6.9 (45). AJAX 22.12 (144) d Mazenod 9.7 (61). Old Carey 20.25 (145) d Oakleigh 5.7 (37).
■ Premier C Reserves. Parkdale Vultures 24.15 (159) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 4.6 (30). Hampton Rovers 11.8 (74) d Marcellin 6.9 (45). Monash Blues 15.21 (111) d PEGS 6.3 (39). AJAX 22.18 (150) d Mazenod 5.8 (38). Old Carey 8.13 (61) d Oakleigh 8.4 (52).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Parkside 17.12 (114) d Ormond 9.16 (70). Prahran 12.13 (85) d Therry Penola 1.7 (13). Old Peninsula 15.13 (103) e Old Yarra Cobras 11.13 (79). UHS-VU 18.12 (120) d West Brunswick 9.13 (67). Preston Bullants 15.12 (102) drew with Kew 15.12 (102).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Parkside 11.13 (79) d Ormond 8.6 (54). Prahran 23.10 (148) d Therry Penola 2.2 (14). Old Yarra Cobras 12.12 (84) d Old Peninsula 7.6 (48). West Brunswick 12.8 (80) d UHS-VU 10.6 (66). Kew 12.19 (91) d Preston Bullants 10.3 (63).
■ Division 1 Under 19. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 14.16 (100) d Old Xaverians 8.10 (58). Hampton Rovers 9.9 (63) d Old Haileybury 4.9 (33). St Bernards 10.14 (74) d Old Melburnians 5.10 (40). Fitzroy 12.9 (81) d Old Carey 5.12 (42).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Brunswick 11.7 (73) d MHSOB 9.10 (64). South Melbourne Districts 15.20 (110) d Aquinas 10.7 (67). Hawthorn 15.26 (116) d Whitefriars 13.14 (92). St Marys 13.14 (92) d Wattle Park 7.10 (52). Elsternwick 13.14 (92) d Bulleen Templestowe 6.10 (46).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Brunswick 19.14 (128) d MHSOB 5.5 (35). South Melbourne Districts 17.16 (118) d Aquinas 2.5 (17). Whitefriars 11.14 (80) d Hawthorn 7.6 (48). St Marys Salesian 12.11 (83) d Wattle Park 6.5 (41). Elsternwick 21.24 (150) d Bulleen Templestowe 4.3 (27).
■ Division 2 Thirds South. Mentone Panthers 8.16 (64) d Old Brighton 7.7 (49).
■ Division 2 Under 19. Old Camberwell
28.10 (178) d University Blacks 2.6 (18). Old Trinity 15.16 (106) d Old Ivanhoe 6.2 (38). Parkdale Vultures 10.12 (72) d Oakleigh 2.8 (20). University Blues 20.12 (132) d St Kevins 2.4 (16). St Bedes/Mentone 10.5 (65) d Parkside 5.8 (38).
■ Division 3 Seniors. North Brunswick
28.18 (186) d Eley Park 4.7 (31). Power House
24.13 (157) d La Trobe University 11.6 (72). Canterbury 21.18 (144) d Swinburne University 9.10 (64). Richmond Central 14.23 (107) d Albert Park 6.8 (44). Box Hill North 18.11 (119) d Chadstone 18.9 (117). St Johns: Bye.
■ Division 3 Reserves. North Brunswick
26.31 (187) d Eley Park 0.0 (0). Power House 13.9 (87) d La Trobe 11.8 (74). Richmond Central 27.21 (183) d Albert Park 1.4 (10). Box Hill North 18.6 (114) d Chadstone 9.8 (62). Canterbury 19.11 (125) d Swinburne University 4.11 (35). St Johns: Bye.
■ Division 3 Thirds North. Whitefriars 12.14 (86) d MHSOB 3.4 (22). Old Xaverians 13.10 (88) d Old Ivanhoe 7.7 (49).
■ Division 3 Under 19. St Bernards 16.9 (105) d Ormond 12.7 (79). Collegians 15.6 (96) d PEGS 5.3 (33). Mazenod 12.14 (86) d Monash Blues 5.8 (38). Preston 12.14 (86) d
Kew 6.7 (43).
■ Division 4 Under 19. St Marys 14.20 (104) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 8.12 (60). St Kevins 18.13 (121) d Therry Penola 9.4 (58). De La Salle v Beaumaris. Bulleen Templestowe 22.19 (151) d MHSOB 5.4 (34). Caulfield Grammarians 21.21 (147) d Old Xaverians 10.8 (68). Williamstown CYMS: Bye.
Eastern
■ Premier Division Seniors. Balwyn 10.9 (69) d Noble Park 7.11 (53). South Croydon 12.11 (83) d BNerwick 7.4 (46). Blackburn 16.12 (108) d Doncaster East 9.9 (63). East Ringwood 12.16 (88) d Rowville 7.14 (56). Vermont 16.15 (111) d Norwood 8.5 (53).
■ Premier Division Reserves. Balwyn 10.7 (67) d Noble Park 8.4 (52). South Croydon 14.15 (99) d Berwick 4.1 (25). Blackburn 20.11 (131) d Doncaster East 3.3 (21). East Ringwood 10.7 (67) d Rwoville 5.2 (32). Vermont d Norwood, by forfeit.
■ Premier Under 19.5. Blackburn 26.23 (179) d Doncaster East 3.3 (21). Noble Park 15.7 (97) d Balwyn 5.5 (35). Vermont 23.10 (148) d Norwood 3.4 (22). Rowville 13.9 (87) d East Ringwood 9.7 (61). Berwick: Bye.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Beaconsfield 20.12 (132) d Bayswater 6.6 (42). Mooroolbark 14.14 (98) d Doncaster 11.9 (75). Park Orchards 12.18 (90) d Mitcham 2.9 (21). South Belgrave 15.10 (100) d North Ringwood 13.8 (86). Montrose 12.15 (87) d Wantirna South 10.9 (69).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Bayswater 9.7 (61) d Beaconsfield 7.8 (50). Doncaster 10.8 (68) d Mooroolbark 9.4 (58). Mitcham 5.5 (35) d Park Orchards 3.9 (27). South Belgrave 11.10 (76) d North Ringwood 7.9 (51). Montrose 22.13 (1450 d Wantirna South 6.2 (38).
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Beaconsfield 14.14 (98) d Bayswater 5.0 (30). Park Orchards 10.6 (66) d Mitcham 9.6 (60). North Ringwood 8.7 (55) d South Belgrave 4.18 (42). Surrey Park 21.9 (135) d Mooroolbark 2.3 (15). Wantirna South 12.14 (86) d Montrose 9.11 (65).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Boronia 18.22 (130)
d Ringwood 3.7 (25). Croydon 12.10 (82) d Heathmont 9.6 (60). Lilydale 10.21 (81) d East Burwood 7.13 (55). Mulgrave 11.9 (75) d Templestowe 5.8 (38). Waverley Blues 21.12 (138) d The Basin 4.4 (28).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Boronia 20.9 (129) d Ringwood 8.8 (54). Croydon 14.123 (96) d Heathmont 0.3 (3). East Burwood 14.13 (97) d Lilydale 3.5 (23). Templestowe 7.14 (56) d Mulgrave 8.5 (53). The Basin 9.5 (59) d Waverley Blues 7.4 (46).
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Croydon 22.14 (146) d Heathmont 3.6 (24). East Burwood 8.7 (55) d Lilydale 4.8 (32). Waverley Blues 14.9 (93) d The Basin 6.6 (42). Mulgrave: Bye.
■ Division 3 Seniors. Surrey Park 11.15 (81) d Knox 8.6 (54). Coldstream v Oakleigh District.
■ Division 3 Reserves. Surrey Park 8.11 (59) d Upper Ferntree Gully 6.7 (43). Oakleigh District v Knox.
■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Upper Ferntree Gully 8.8 (56) d Ferntree Gully 4.8 (32). Donvale v Surrey Park.
■ Division 4 Seniors. Scoresby 26.14 (170) d Forest Hill 6.12 (48). Croydon North 27.16 (178) d Nunawading 5.8 (38). Whitehorse Pioneers 18.10 (118) d Kilsyth 12.7 (79). Chirnside Park: Bye.
■ Division 4 Reserves. Scoresby 20.8 (128) d Forest Hill 6.6 (42). Croydon North MLOC 20.18 (138) d Nunawading 1.4 (10). Whitehorse Pioneers 16.11 (1207) d Kilsyth 3.2 (20). Chirnside Park: Bye.
■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Blackburn 13.13 (91) d Mitcham 2.8 (20). Kilsyth 13.14 (92) d South Belgrave 1.6 (12). Wantirna South 11.8 (74) d Scoresby 8.5 (53). Berwick 10.6 (66) d Chirnside Park 10.5 (65).
Essendon District
■ Premier Division Seniors. Pascoe Vale 25,12 (162) d Avondale Heights 7.10 (52).
Keilor 18.13 (121) d Greenvale 8.9 (57). Deer Park 14.8 (92) d Airport West 12.8 (80).
Strathmore 19.13 (127) d Essendon Doutta Stars 8.4 (52). Aberfeldie 14.11 (95) d East Keilor 11.12 (78).
■ Premier Division Reserves. East Keilor v Aberfeldie. Pascoe vale 15.13 (103) d Avondale Heights 7.2 (44). Keilor 10.16 (76) d Greenvale 3.5 (23). Airport West 33.17 (215) d Deer Park 4.0 (24). Strathmore 23.20 (158) d Essendon Doutta Stars 3.1 (19).
■ Premier Division Under 18.5. Pascoe Vale 15.13 (103) d Avondale heights 3.7 (25).
Keilor 20.29 (149) d Greenvale 0.1 (1). Strathmore 11.14 (80) d Maribyrnong Park 2.3 (15). Aberfeldie 11.9 (75) d East Keilor 4.5 (29). Airport West: Bye.
■ Division 1 Seniors. Craigieburn 11.13 (79) drew with Roxburgh Park 12.7 (79). Maribyrnong Park 19.19 (133) d Hillside 13.5 (83). St Albans 16.12 (108) d Oak Park 13.8 (86). Rupertswood 21.17 (143) d Tullamarine 12.12 (84). West Coburg 23.20 (158) d Moonee Valley 7.8 (50). Keilor Park: Bye.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Roxburgh Park 17.18 (120) d Craigieburn 4.8 (32). Hillside 13.10 (88) d Maribyrnong Park 5.5 (35). Oak Park 9.5 (59) d St Alabns 6.13 (49). Tullamarine 14.12 (96) d Rupertswood 7.4 (46). West Coburg 25.9 (159) d Moonee Valley 11.3 (69). Keilor Park: Bye.
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Hillside v Coburg Districts. Moonee Valley 7.7 (49) d Essendon Doutta Stars 5.6 (36). St Albans 8.6 (54) d Oak Park 6.5 (41). Craigieburn 22.15 (147) d Tullamarine 0.2 (2).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Northern Saints 16.9 (105) drew with Glenroy 15.15 (105). Coburg Districts 13.17 (95) d East Sunbury 4.9 (33). Taylors Lakes 15.11 (101) d Burnside Heights 13.8 (86). Hadfield 11.8 (74) d Westmeadows 9.10 (64). Sunbury Kangaroos: Bye.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Northern Saints v Glenroy. Coburg Districts 25.16 (166) d East Sunbury 6.4 (40). Taylors Lakes 33.15 (213) d Burnside Heights 3.0 (18). Westmeadows 20.10 (130) d Hadfield 4.6 (30). Sunbury Kangaroos: Bye.
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Taylors Lakes/ Moonee Valley 12.5 (77) d Burnside heights 7.10 (52). Northern Saints v Glenroy. Strathmore 8.8 (56) d Keilor 7.4 (46). Aberfeldie 17.17 (119) d Sunbury Kangaroos 1.1 (7). Hadfield 9.14 (68) d Maribyrnong Park 7.7 (49). East Sunbury: Bye.
Morn. Peninsula
■ Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 22.12 (144) d Langwarrin 4.7 (31). Sorrento 18.13 (121) d Frankston Bombers 10.10 (70). Rosebud 6.8 (44) d Frankston YCW 5.8 (38). Mornington 11.9 (75) d Red Hill 10.12 (72).
Mt Eliza 18.18 (126) d Pines 8.6 (54).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Langwarrin 13.12 (90) d Dromana 6.2 (38). Frankston Bombers 7.9 (51) d Sorrento 5.7 (37). Frankston YCW 8.11 (59) d Rosebud 5.5 (35). Red Hill 14.11 (95) d Mornington 6.5 (41). Mt Eliza 14.16 (100) d Pines 5.4 (34).
■ Division 1 Under 19. Dromana 11.8 (74) d Langwarrin 5.9 (39). Frankston YCW 126.9 (105) d Rosebud 3.2 (20). Red Hill 9.9 (63) d Mornington 4.6 (30). Mt Eliza 21.5 (131) d Pines 3.3 (21). Sorrento: Bye.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 23.13 (151) d Devon Meadows 6.8 (44). Somerville v Pearcedale.
■ Division 2 Reserves. Seaford 13.15 (93) d Somerville 10.7 (67). Pearcedale v Tyabb.
■ Division 2 Under 19. Edithvale-Aspendale 11.6 (72) d Seaford 9.8 (62). Rye v Somerville.
Northern
■ Division 1 Seniors. Bundoora 19.10 (124) d Macleod 9.8 (62). West PrestonLakeside v Banyule. Heidelberg 21.16 (142) d Eltham 10.7 (67). Montmorency 11.15 (81)
d Greensborough 9.4 (58). Hurstbridge 14.13 (97) d North Heidelberg 7.9 (51).
■ Division 1 Reserves. North Heidelberg 10.17 (77) d Hurstbridge 10.4 (64). West Preston-Lakeside 9.9 (63) d Banyule 6.5 (41). Macleod 12.15 (87) d Bundoora 2.8 (20). Heidelberg 18.17 (125) d Eltham 3.5 (23). Greensborough 9.6 (60) d Montmorency 6.6 (42).
■ Division 1 Under 19.5. North Heidelberg 9.4 (58) d Diamond Creek 7.9 (51). Eltham 11.1 (67) d Heidelberg 7.9 (51). Montmorency 7.9 (51) d Greensborough 5.7 (37). Banyule: Bye.
■ Division 2 Seniors. Thomastown 16.12 (108) d St Mary’s 11.11 (77). Whittlesea 20.6 (126) d Northcote Park 12.13 (85). Watsonia 12.10 (82) d Laurimar 9.6 (60). Diamond Creek 16.11 (107) d South Morang 9.10 (64). Lower Plenty 23.17 (155) d Panton Hill 7.10 (52).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Watsonia 7.15 (57) d Thomastown 6.4 (40). Lower Plenty 11.11 (77) d Panton Hill 10.14 (74). Whittlesea 27.22 (184) d Northcote Park 2.2 (14). Laurimar 11.9 (75) d Watsonia 7.15 (57). South Morang 9.10 (64) d Diamond Creek 9.8 (62).
■ Division 2 Under 19.5. St Mary’s 12.15 (87) d Whittlesea 7.4 (46). Lower Plenty 6.10 (46) d Laurimar 6.3 (39). Hurstbridge 15.16 (106) d Thomastown 7.6 (48). South Morang 16.16 (112) d West Preston-Lakeside 1.7 (13).
■ Division 3 Seniors. Old Paradians 14.8 (92) d Mernda 12.12 (94). Old Eltham Collegians v Epping.
■ Division 3 Reserves. Mernda 8.14 (62) d Old Eltham Collegians 7.8 (50). Fitzroy Stars v Old Paradians.
■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Banyule 9.6 (60) d Diamond Creek 8.10 (58). Mernda v Greensborough.
Outer East
■ Premier Division Seniors. Mt Evelyn 19.9 (123) d Berwick Springs 13.9 (87). Wandin 20.19 (139) d Gembrook-Cpockatoo 10.12 (72). Woori Yallock 17.9 (111) d Emerald 12.12 (84). Upwey-Tecoma 9.9 (63) d Officer 7.15 (57). Narre Warren 15.12 (102) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 14.10 (94). Monbulk 15.17 (107) d Pakenham 6.4 (40). ■ Premier Division Reserves. Mt Evelyn 12.5 (77) d Berwick Springs 10.2 (62). Wandin 7.10 (52) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 7.6 (48). Woori Yallock 9.9 (63) d Emerald 4.7 (31). Upwey-Tecoma 14.9 (93) d Officer 1.8 (14). Narre Warren 21.10 (136) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 8.8 (56). Monbulk 9.11 (65) d Pakenham 8.8 (56).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Belgrave 19.13 (127) d Yea 12.9 (81). Seville 17.17 (119) d Alexandra 9.4 (58). Healesville 16.25 (121) d Yarra Junction 5.4 (34). Powelltowen 13.13 (91) d Yarra Glen 10.12 (72). Warburton-Millgrove: Bye.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Belgrave 21.6 (132) d Yea 2.1 (13). Seville 22.16 (148) d Alexandra 0.2 (2). Healesville 23.17 (155) d Yarra Junction 2.4 (16). Yarra Glen 11.11 (77) d Powelltown 6.5 (41). Warburton-Millgrove: Bye.
■ Under 19 Boys. Narre Warren 7.13 (55) d Pakenham 5.7 (37). Gembrook-Cockatoo 12.14 (86) d Wandin 6.6 (42). Officer 15.12 (102) d Upwey-Tecoma 5.10 (40).
■ Under 18 Boys. Mt Evelyn 12.6 (78) d Healesville 5.11 (41). Woori Yallock 18,.13 (121) d Seville 2.4 (16). Olinda-Ferny Creek 12.7 (79) d Upwey-Tecoma 4.9 (33).
■ Division 1 Seniors. Bentleigh 14.18 (102) d Port Melbourne Colts 3.15 (33). Cranbourne Eagles 19.8 (122) d Cheslea Heights 11.8 974). Cheltenham 16.14 (110) d East Brighton 10.7 (67). Dingley 33.17 (215) d Mordialloc 5.5 (35). St Paul’s McKinnon 11.13 (79) de Springvale Districts 11.5 (71).
■ Division 1 Reserves. Bentleigh 11.7 (73) d Port Melbourne Colts 7.7 (49). Cranbourne Eagles 12.6 (78) d Chelsea Heights 8.10 (58). Cheltenham 16.10 (106) d East Brighton 1.4 (10). Dingley 23.16 (154) d Mordialloc 2.3 (15). Springvale Districts 21.26 (152) d St Paul’s McKinnon 0.1 (1).
■ Division 1 Open-Grade. Carrum Patterson Lakes 17.14 (116) d Dingley 2.3 (15). Heatherhill d Cheltenham, by forfeit. Skye 22.10 (142) d Highett 4.3 (27). Springvale Districts d Lyndhurst, by forfeit.
■ Division 1 Under 19. Cranbourne 9.15 (69) d Cheltenham 8.7 (55). Bentleigh 1`3.16 (94) d Endeavour Hills 6.7 (43). Frankston Dolphins 10.4 (64) d Dingley 9.6 (60). Murrumbenna 23.12 (150) d Highett 5.2 (32).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Caulfield Bears 13.11 (89) d Doveton Doves 10.12 (72). East Malvern 18.17 (125) ed Keysborough 6.5 (41). Murrumbeena 16.16 (112) d Hampton Park 12.5 (77). St Kilda City 16.18 (114) d Endeavour Hills 8.14 (62). Highett 18.18 (126) d Skye 10.4 (64).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Caulfield Bears 11.8 (74) d Doveton Doves 9.8 (62). East Malvern 9.11 (65) d Keysborough 3.10 (28). Hampton Park 9.7 (61) d Murrumbeena 7.7 (49). Endeavour Hillsd 21.12 (138) d St Kilda City 1.2 (8). Skye 11.6 (72) d Highett 7.7 (49).
■ Division 2 Open Grade. Murrumbeena 11.9 975) d Endeavour Hills 8.3 (51). Lyndhurst v Lyndale.
■ Division 2 Under 19. Carrum Patterson Lakes 10.11 (71) d Chelsea Heights 6.8 (44). Lyndhurst 11.13 (79) d Ashwood 5.4 (34). Heatherton 12.7 (79) d Narre South Saints 7.7 (49).
■ Division 3 Seniors. Frankston Dolphins 21.23 (149) d Ashwood 8.11 (59). Black Rock 14.7 (91) d Narre South Saints 10.13 (73). Carrum Patterson Lakes 22.12 (144) d Lyndhurst 4.3 (27). South Mornington 16.18 (114) d Heatherton 10.9 (69).
■ Division 3 Reserves. Frankston Dolphins 18.15 (123) d Ashwood 5.4 (34). Black Rock 11.14 (80) d Narre South Saints 7.2 (44). Carrum Patterson Lakes 12.10 (82) d Lyndhurst 7.6 (48). South Mornington 7.5 (47) d Heatherton 5.10 (40).
■ Division 4 Seniors. Hampton 16.12 (108) d Hallam 2.11 (23). Lyndale v Moorabbin Kangaroos.
■ Division 4 Reserves. Lyndale 8.6 (54) d Hallam 4.11 (35). Hampton v Moorabbin Kangaroos.
Western
■ Division 1 Seniors. Caroline Springs 12.10 (88) d Point Cook Centrals 9.8 (62). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 16.15 (111) d Point Cook 7.6 (48). Altona 9.10 (64) d Parkdale 7.13 (55). Werribee Districts 16.15 (111) d Spotswood 12.4 (76). Hoppers Crossing: Bye.
■ Division 1 Reserves. Caroline Springs 18.19 (127) d Point Cook Centrals 4.4 (28). Altona 6.9 (45) d Parkside 6.5 (41). Werribee Districts 13.14 (92) d Spotswood 4.10 (34). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 14.14 (98) d Point Cook 4.3 (27). Hoppers Crossing: Bye.
■ Division 1 Under 18. Newport 9.20 (74) d Caroline Springs 9.8 (62). Altona 6.6 (42) d Spotswood 3.6 (24). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 7.6 (48) d Point Cook 4.10 (34). Werribee Districts 11.22 (88) d Hoppers Crossing 2.1 (13).
■ Thirds. Sunshine Kangaroos 12.13 (85) d Eynesbury 3.4 (22).
■ Division 2 Seniors. Albion 30.28 (208) d Sunshine Heights 1.1 (7). Laverton 31.24 (210) d North Sunshine 2.4 (16). Braybrook 15.14 (104) d West Footscray 15.11 (101). Wyndhamvale 27.23 (185) d Western Rams 6.7 (43). Suns 13.10 (88) d Albanvale 5.7
(37). Sunshine 11.12 (78) d Newport 11.5 (71). North Footscray 23.21 (159) d Tarneit 5.5 (35).
■ Division 2 Reserves. Albion 31.21 (207) d Sunshine Heights 2.4 (16). Laverton 15.12 (102) d North Sunshine 4.2 (26). Braybroook 8.10 (58) d West Footscray 5.8 (38). Wyndhamvale 30.13 (193) d Western Rams 0.0 (0). Suns 11.13 (79) d Albanvale 0.2 (2). Sunshine 11.8 (74) d Newport 5.6 (36). North Footscray 7.17 (59) d Tarneit 4.9 (33).
■ Division 2 Under 18. Werribee Districts 21.16 (142) d Caroline Springs Lakers 0.4 (4). Sunshine Kangaroos 27.17 (178) d Point Cook 3.3 (21). West Footscray 14.2 (86) d Point Cook Centrals 6.7 (43). Yarraville Seddon Eagles: Bye.
Country League
Goulburn Valley
■ Seniors. Shepparton United 19.18 (132) d Tatura 11.2 (68). Kyabram 13.15 (93) d Seymour 11.11 (77). Mooroopna 11.12 (78) d Rochester 11.9 (75). Euroa 21.21 (147) d Benalla 1.8 (14). Shepparton 20.15 (135) ed Shepparton Swaqns 6.8 (45). Bye: Echuca, Mansfield.
■ Reserves. Shepparton United 7.10 (52) d Tatura 5.6 (36). Kyabram 5.7 (37) d Seymour 5.6 (36). Mooroopna 7.6 (48) d Rochester 6.8 (44). Euroa 12.10 (82) d Benalla 1.1 (7). Shepparton Swans 8.8 (56) d Shepparton 5.5 (35). Bye: Echuca, Mansfield.
■ Under 18. Shepparton United 13.17 (95)
d Tatura 1.1 (7). Seymour 5.5 (35) d Kyabram 3.6 (24). Mooroopna 5.6 (36) d Rochester 3.5 (23). Euroa 11.8 (74) d Benalla 4.3 (27). Shepparton 5.4 (34) d Shepparton Swans 1.7 (13). Bye: Echuca, Mansfield.
Kyabram District
■ Seniors. Avenel 31.22 (208) d Undera 2.6 (18). Tallygaroopna 13.13 (91) d Dookie United 11.9 (75). Murchison-Toolamba 40.18 (258)
d Violet Town 1.1 (7). Nagambie 11.12 (78) d Merrigum 7.10 (52). Lancaster 12.14 (86) d Shepparton East 12.10 982). Stanhope 10.13 (73) d Girgarre 8.11 (59). Longwood 13.14 (92) d Rushworth 7.8 (50).
■ Reserves. Avenel 20.12 (132) d Undera 2.3 (15). Dookie United 4.5 (29) d Tallygaroopna 0.13 (13). Murchison-Toolamba 32.16 (208) d Violet Town 1.0 (6). Nagambie 11.15 (81) d Merrigum 2.9 (21). Lancaster 6.5 (41) d Shepparton East 5.7 (37). Stanhope 7.8 (50) d Girgarre 2.3 (15). Longwood 9.11 (65) d Rushworth 4.2 (26).
■ Under 19. Nagambie v Undera. Tallygaroopna 25.,21 (171) d Longwood 2.5 (17). Violet Town 13.18 (96) d Murchison-Toolamba 0.0 (0). Lancaster 6.4 (40) d Shepparton East 2.4 (16). Stanhope: Bye.
Riddell District
■ Seniors. Romsey 5.5 (35) d Macedon 4.5 (29). Melton Centrals 8.3 (51) d Diggers Rest 5.15 (45). Wallan 11.8 (74) d Kyneton 4.5 (29). Riddell 16.12 (108) d Lancefield 0.3 (3). Woodend-Hesket: Bye.
■ Reserves. Romsey 6.7 (43) d Macedon 2.1 (13). Diggers Rest 11.11 (77) d Melton Centrals 5.2 (32). Wallan 12.12 (84) d Kyneton 1.4 (10). Riddell 4.10 (34) d Lancefield 0.3 (3). Woodend-Hasket: Bye.
■ Under 19.5. Macedon 6.10 (46) d Romsey 3.4 (22). Gisborne Giants 7.13 (55) d Diggers Rest 3.4 (22). Kyneton 13.8 (96) d Wallan 7.2 (44). Lancefield 4.6 (30) d Riddell 4.4 (28).
Geelong & District
■ Seniors. North Geelong 13.12 (90) d Belmont 10.9 (69). Winchelsea 12.11 (83) d East Geelong 12.7 (79). Aanakie 8.11 (59) ed Inverleigh 8.0 (58). GW Giants 14.16 (100) d Corio 8.11 (59). Bannockburn 20.11 (131) d Bell Post Hill 10.12 (72). Werribee Centrals 13,14 (92) d Thomson 8.3 (51).
■ Reserves. Belmont 21.7 (133) d North Geelong 11.3 (69). East Geelongt 15.11 (101) d Winchelsea 3.6 (24). Inver;leigh 9.13 (61) d Anakie 7.6 (48). GW Giants 8.10 (58) d Corio 2.8 (20). Bannockburn 12.14 (86) d Bell Post Hill 3.8 (26). Werribee Centrals 21.11 (137) d Thomson 3.2 (20).
Barwon
■ Geelong Football Netball League Seniors. South Barwon 19.22 (136) d Bell Park 6.6 (42). St Mary’s 24.14 (158) d Colac 14.13 (97). Newtown & Chilwell 19.17 (131) d North Shire 7.89 (50). Leopold 26.17 -173) d St Albans 4.4 (28). St Joseph’s 18.10 (118) d Grovedale 9.12 (66). Geelong West Giants v Lara.
■ Geelong Football Netball League Reserves. Bell Park 8.9 (57) drew with South Barwon 9.3 (57). St Mary’s 14.12 (96) d Colac 9.8 -62). Newtown & Chilwell 27.22 (184) d North Shire 2.5 (17). Leopold 15.17 (107) d St Albans 2.6 (18). St Josephs 11.10 (76) d Grovedale 2.7 (19). Geelong West Giants v Lara.
■ Bellarine Seniors. Anglesea 14.12 (96) d Drysdale 10.9 (69). Geelong Amateurs v Modewarre.
■ Bellarine Reserves. Geelong Amateurs 16.9 (105) d Drysdale 6.6 (42). Barwon Heads v Queenscliff.
Ballarat
■ Seniors. Darley 15.11 (101) d Bacchus Marsh 11.11 (77). Melton South v Ballarat. East Point 15.5 (95) v Sunbury 7.8 (50). Melton 30.12 (192) d Lake Wendouree 8.5 (52). North Ballarat 12.15 (87) d Redan 9.7 (61). Sebastopol: Bye.
■ Reserves. Darley 11.11 (77) d Bacchus Marsh 6.6 (42). Melton South v Ballarat. Sunbury 18.15 (123) d East Point 6.4 (40). Melton 9.13 (67) d Lake Wendouree 5.9 (39). North Ballarat 27.21 (183) d Redan 2.4 (16). Sebastopol: Bye.
■ Under 19. Bacchus Marsh 20.12 (132) d Darley 2.5 (17). Ballarat 34.18 (222) d Melton South 2.2 (14). East Point 5.6 (36) d Sunbury 4.8 (32). Lake Wendouree 9.15 (69) d Melton 2.4 (16). North Ballarat d Redan, by forfeit. Sebastopol: Bye.
Central Highlands
■ Seniors. Skipton 13.5 (83) d Waubra 5.8 (38). Buninyong 16.10 (106) d Clunes 11.10 (76). Daylesford 13.6 (84) d Newlyn 6.13 (49). Bungaree 17.9 (111) d Beaufort 5.3 (33). Hepburn 6.8 (44) d Creswick 6.7 (43).
Carnbgham Linton 19.14 (128) d Ballan 8.12 (60). Springbank 10.19 (79) d Learmonth 7.6 (48). Gordon 21.9 (135) d Rokewood Corindhap 3.12 (30). Dunnstown: Bye.
■ Reserves. Skipton 19.7 (121) d Waubra 2.0 (12)./ Buninyong 11.10 (76) d Clunes 2.5 (17). Newlyn 21.10 (136) d Daylesford 0.3 (3). Bungaree 10.13 (73) d Beaufort 3.1 (19). Creswick 8.6 (54) d Hepburn 2.3 (15). Ballan 11.6 (72) d Carngham Linton 6.8 (44). Learmonth 8.11 (59) d Springbank 3.7 (25).
Rokewood Corindhap 13.12 (90) d Gordon 3.3 (21). Dunnstown: Bye.
■ Under 18. Skipton 17.15 (117) d Waubra 1.0 (6). Clunes v Buninyong, cancelled. Daylesford 14.12 (96) d Newlyn 0.1 (1). Bungaree v Beaufort, by forfeit. Hepburn 9.9 (63) d Creswick 5.2 (32). Ballan 7.14 (56) d Carngham Linton 4.8 (32). Springabk 16.9 (105) d Learmonth 3.3 (21). Rokewood Corindhap 5.8 (38) d Gordon 3.9 (27). Dunnstown: Bye.
West Gippsland
■ Seniors. Inverloch-Kongwak 20.17 (137) d Bunyip 3.5 (23). Cora Lynn 11.13 (79) d Kilcunda Bass 9.8 (62). Koo Wee Rup 21.15 (141) d Korumburra Bass 10.4 (64)./ Warragul Industrial 9.18 (72) d Garfield 6.9 (45). Tooradin-Dalmore 24.17 (161) d Daylston 9.3 (57). Nar Nar Goon 11.16 (82) d Phillip Island 11.12 (78).
Stars with Kerry Kulkens
ARIES: (March 21- April 20)
Lucky Colour: Silver
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 8,9,4,5
Lotto Numbers: 1,15,213,34,42,11, Don’t overspend on things that you don’t really want. You should be in a more generous mood, and time should pass pleasantly in your romantic partnership. The pace is up to you.
TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)
Lucky Colour: Cream
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7,4,3,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,42,11, A somewhat restless period doesn’t get caught gossiping or repeating hearsay. In the romantic sense, this could be the start of something big. Career-wise, there is no limit to how far you can go if you apply yourself.
GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8,9,4,5 Lotto Numbers: 8,4,5,23,31,22, During the next few weeks, you could receive vital information to help with your career matters. Further, your romantic ties indicate much better opportunities, and someone special could return.
CANCER: (June 22- July 22)
Lucky Colour: Dark Blue
Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7,8,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,24,34,45,33, Reasonable period for real estate matters and selling and buying. You might not find time to do much else than work during this period, but you should get great satisfaction from your achievements.
LEO: (July 23- August 22)
Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 6,7,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 3,5,23,31,11,10, You might want to learn something new, or maybe take a course on something related to your work or that interests you otherwise. With some luck in money matters, your hunches could come true.
VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 2,4,5,6,14,45, Love can come in strange ways and unexpected places. Some surprises are in store, or your recognition of your career efforts is forthcoming, although you should follow up on important information.
LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)
Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,24,28,35,45, This should start an excellent period for you. Take whatever comes your way and let others organize it. Doublecheck any financial schemes that involve partnership money.
SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)
Lucky Colour: Orange
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,2,334,42,33, Promises made under present aspects may not be relied upon. Make sure you know what you are doing and what you want before embarking on any new venture. Luck can come in many ways and could be at the right time.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)
Lucky Colour: Pink
Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,45,5 Romance looks excellent for singles and family extensions for married couples—bargains for home shoppers. Your concentration could be off-centre at work, so take each task carefully.
CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)
Lucky Colour: Mauve
Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 6,4,7,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,45,5, Be careful in all financial dealings; plan carefully, and you will succeed. Your ability to talk anybody into anything can advance your career prospects. Contacts from the past can return favours owed.
AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)
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■ Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after two men were injured following a stabbing in Berwick.
The 29-year-old man has been charged with intentionally cause injury (x2), affray, criminal damage and other relevant offences.
The charges follow an incident at a shopping centre in Lyall Rd where it is alleged one man was stabbed and another injured about 12.45pm on Sunday, August 11.
Police were initially called to the scene following reports a man appeared agitated and was behaving in what appeared to be an erratic manner.
It is alleged the man armed himself with a knife from a nearby store before the victim was allegedly stabbed. The 24-year-old Cranbourne North man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A second man was injured when he intervened to subdue the man before police arrived. The 77-year-old man from Berwick was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As part of the investigation detectives executed a warrant at a home in Berwick where an imitation firearm and quantity of drugs were seized.
At this stage the incident is being treated as a random attack as the people involved do not appear to be known to one another.
The Berwick man was held over to appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 12.
Invitation to drive
■ Berwick MLA Brad Battin has challenged Premier Jacinta Allan to accompany him on a drive along local roads.
“We could drive around some of the areas down there and have a look at what the concerns are on the roads throughout the south-east,” Mr Battin said.
“I thought it would be a great opportunity for us to start our morning out on Orana Estate and get in the car with one of the families down there who have to take their kids to school and currently cannot go down the very short road which would go straight to the new school down in Clyde North
“They have to go out on Pattersons Rd, along Clyde Rd, back down Thompsons Rd, taking about 35 to 40 minutes.
“I note the member for Cranbourne goes, ‘Great school.’ I am not questioning the great school, but 40 minutes to get to the school, 30 minutes to get home and having to repeat that in the afternoon – that is over two hours out of the day for each of those parents picking up and dropping off their students.
“Or maybe the Premier could get in the car and join me for a drive along Bells Rd. Bells Rd is in an area in Clyde North that is really important. It is a really important road – a connector road that this government has failed to deliver.
“The reason this one is important is because we have got a letter from the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to state that this road is open. When you visit the road, you cannot drive on it, you cannot walk on it, you cannot have any traffic lights at it, you cannot build on it and there are no lines on it. In actual fact they have just put the gutters on it.
“So for the minister to say it is already open is actually just misleading my community. We could go from there for a drive all the way up to the Thompsons Rd intersection roundabout. I know the member for Cranbourne would love the roundabout down there – the roundabout where you have to work out about five kilometres before getting to it which lane you want to be in so you can turn left or right. The safety issues at this roundabout have been raised for a long period of time. What is worse is the funding that is in the budget for this is to not actually do this project for about four years,” he said.
YOUNGSTERS TEST FOR TRICKY RANDWICK
■ Another of the gem races yet to be decided is the running of the Golden Rose following the race up as it draws nearer to see our up and coming classic on September 28, over 1400 metres at Rosehill.
On the latest market on Neds Betting, they have Australia’s top colt, Broadsiding on top, and rightly so.
These now three-year-old youngsters will be testing the tricky circuit at Rosehill.
The James Cummings trained top colt, Broadsiding, has shown what he is all about with some great runs so far.
Most of these youngsters haven’t raced for some time, Broadsiding taking out the coveted J.J. Atkins at Eagle Farm back on June 15.
The Golden Rose always attracts the best and this should be no exception, Broadsiding is the son of Too Darn Hot, and has really put it together after a third at his first outing.
His last two runs have been outstanding before spelling.
From his six starts up until then, he has won with two thirds.
His last two performances have been outstanding, his win two starts back was really solid, after missing the start, and was last on settling down and came from last at the turn to win running away.
He then came out and beat the good Victorian colt, Bitter Creek , who is trained by the Corstens team, Leon and his son, Troy
On the second line is Storm Boy, in the care of leading trainer Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at Randwick.
Storm Boy went around favourite in the Golden Slipper, but failed to fire and finished third.
He followed that run up and battled it out in the Sires over the longer trip. On that occasion he finished fourth.
The stable is setting him for the Caulfield Guineas, and this the Golden Rose
Gai feels that he will cherish running over a mile, he gives every indication, that he will stay, and seeing he will eventually go to the Coolmore Stud, the Guineas, is the ideal race for breeding
His stablemate, Lady of Camelot, won the Golden Slipper in fine style, and is smart,
She proved herself in winning the Golden Slipper is great style, but had her colours lowered when she finished second to the Victorian filly, Eneeza, who beat her in the Percy Sykes Stakes over 1200 metres.
She is good and always puts in, don’t leave her out of your multiples.
Ted Ryan
The Victoria colt Coleman is good, and at one stage was favuorite for the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield, but had no luck in the run.
Prepared by Matt Laurie, he has a big opinion of the youngster, and gives of his best every time he goes around.
Of the others you have Switzerland, a winner of a Blue Diamond Prelude, Traffic Warden, Bustling, the ex-Western Australian, now with Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior, and Linebacker.
I am going for the favourite, Broadsiding, he is outstanding, and Storm Boy
Off the trackl
■ Off the Track highlights people, and retired racehorses in racing, and this is interesting. When it comes to racehorses, Jacqui Sims does things differently.
Her thoroughbredsnot only live out in the paddock with each other and spend more time training more hill work than going flat chat on the track-they also moonlight as adult riding club horses, and Jacqui believes they are the better for it.
Jacqui Sims has been around horses all her life.
Growing up she progressed through the pony club ranks and fell in love with eventing.
Now as an adult, she’s been long been an enthusiastic Horse-Riding Club Association of Victoria member, while horses have always long been as a constant in her life, Jacqui’s more recent foray into training horses was quite serendipitous.
Working in the community development spacem running neighbourhood houses, Jacqui’s professional career came with a considerable mental strain. Post the Black Saturday strain eventually took its toll.
After the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009, she was involved in a lot the disaster manage-
ment- and that straineventually took its toll.
“After years and years, I was just really burnt out and I remember Mum saying to me’ you need to take a gap year”. She recalls.
Jacqui heeded that advice and headed off to work in a racing table.
“It was all care, and no responsibility’ for a year, just to give myself a break,
“I knew horses … I knew how to feed them and then keep them happy, but I had never followed racing.
“I didn’t even know who Winx was.”
Jacqui may not have known of Winx, but she was no stranger to thoroughbreds, having had Off Track horses during her eventing days.
“When I started working in the racing industry, I thought ‘wow, this is the direction, I’m going from here on, and I’ve never turned back”.
And so, four years on, she obtained her Trainer’s Licence, and began to build her own team of gallopers.
Jacqui explained that due to personal tragedy, it’s been a disjointed four years in terms of racing, but she now has 10 horses with six horses in work – although she insists she doesn’t follow racing!
Jacqui doesn’t train horses for owners, instead, she leases them, and holds the majority percentage of the lease.
The owner retains 25 per cent and she keeps 75 per cent, which she then looks after her crew, and friends to share.
Previously working in large racing stables, Jacqui found that although the horses were well cared for, those environments could often be quite human-focused.
“It’s a scale of economics, it’s convenient to do the stabling, but it’s not necessarily the best option from a horse welfare perspective in my opinion”.
Jacqui says her horses are all laid back and easy to handle.
“A kindergarten kid could walk them around and strap them for the day.
“They’re just so casual, I had a man at my place recently putting in a ceiling.
“I use my carport to saddle up my horses, and he was using power tools, and the horses were not even acknowledging him.
“He thought they were a bit off, but I explained it’s not the thoroughbred or the racehorse (that can be highly strung) it’s how they are managed.”
Jacqui just loves her life with her best friends, her horses.
- Ted Ryan
● ● Home on the property, Jacqui Sims works one of her horses
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SUCCESS AT LAST AT SHEPPARTON
■ The locals were cheering loud and clear as Kialla trainer/driver Stephen Boyington’s 4Y0 Always B Miki-One Night gelding Japanese Miki broke his maiden status at start number 21 by taking the 2190 metre Neatline Homes 4Y0 & Older Maiden Pace at Shepparton’s regular Tuesday night fixture on August 13.
Bred and raced by harness fanatic caravan dealer Kevin Clark, Japenese Miki who has finished close up in recent runs went forward as the start was effected from gate four with the hot favourite Narrandera trained Unit Forty One (gate three) inside him racing roughly as Crazy On The Beach after beginning brilliantly from outside the front line led before handing over to Unit Forty One which had regained his composure.
After racing wide, Japanese Miki settled outside the hot pot remaining there for the entire journey.
Travelling kindly the race was to change complexion running into the final bend when On A Night (one/one from gate two on the second line) eased wide to challenge only to go off stride putting pay to her chances.
Driven hard in the straight, Unit Forty One was nabbed by a determined Japanese Miki right on the wire to prevail by a half neck, with Abraham (one/three) running on late from four back in the moving line for third 2.1 metres back.
The mile rate 2-01. Polemarker Royal Blood (three pegs) after gaining a split in the straight was charging home at a great rate only to go off stride when looking a distinct danger.
■ Can Anyone Stop Herbie ? Leading concessional reinsman James Herbertson enjoyed a ‘night of nights’ after chalking up four winners during the night.
The first to arrive being Indigo Valley partowner/trainer Barry Healy’s Dawn Ofa New Day-Berry Kiss 7Y0 gelding Barwen Storm in the 1690 metre Barry Thorn Pace. Settling midfield from gate two on the second line as Terroroan led from gate two with Beau Bronski three wide letting rip to assume control momentarily racing for the bell before dropping out shortly after allowing Aliza Hill to cross over, Barwen Storm after moving to be one/one approaching the final bend following Cheeky Philtra in a changing contest, eased three wide and finished full of running to defeat Major Suspect which had followed him all the way by a half neck in 1-58.8. Alta Bedford rattled home from a mile back for third 5.1 metres away.
■ Most honest 8Y0 Life Sign-Tinted Rose mare Mynameisruby racing in career best form for Rochester’s Guppy family (Caitlin Guppy part owner/trainer) landed the Cameron Maggs and Bronwyn Burns Pace over 2190 metres to make it two.
Restrained from gate five to settle near last with Playnice fast away from gate six to lead, Mynamesruby gained a three wide double trail home in the last lap on the back of both Roberts Delight (one/two) and Stellar Queen (one/three) with Stellar Queen dashing clear to lead on turning with Mynameisruby in hot pursuit.
With a run timed to perfection, Mynameisruby scored by a head on the wire, with Playnice holding third 6 metres back. The mile rate 201.9. It was Mynameisruby’s 6th success in 105 outings.
■ Victory number three arrived courtesy of Kyabram trainer Mick Blackmore’s 4Y0 Hes Watching-Just Look At Me gelding Eye See Philtra in the Greg and Denise Muir Pace over 2190 metres.
Leading out from gate three before being eased to follow Our Ultimate Gracy (gate four), Eye See Philtra after enjoying the run of the race, dashed home along the sprint lane to register a 3.4 metre margin in advance of the heavily supported Junee hope Dashing (one/two from inside the second line) which went forward three wide solo in the last lap. Our Ultimate Gracy held third 2.3 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.2.
■ The 1690 metre George and Julie Szwec Pace saw victory number four posted when inform 4Y0 Credulous, a daughter of Betting Line and Art Castle trained by Mick Carbone at Axedale saluted the judge in a 1-57 mile rate. Trapped outside the poleliner leader Royal Starzzz from gate four, Credulous gained cover at the expense of David Miles’ Starzzz Destiny which galloped away from gate three before
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spending plenty of petrol to catch the field and settle one/one for a short time before going forward to lead at the bell again leaving Credulous exposed for the last lap.
Driven with confidence, Credulous outstayed her rivals to prevail by 1.3 metres in a 1-57 rate from Royal Starzzz along the sprint lane. Starzzz Destiny was gigantic in finishing third a neck away.
■ What a great combination Derrinal trainer Glenn Bull and Heathcote concessional reinsman Sean O’Sullivan are adding another winner to their seasons tally when 6Y0 Heston Blue ChipDanielles Pride mare Shezabluechip brought up 11 wins at start 110 by taking the Shepparton Saddleworld Pace over 1690 metres.
Despite doing it tough from gate two shadowing the pacemaker and last start winner Arraps (outside the front line), Shezabluechip gave plenty in the run home to fend off all challengers and score by a head from Arraps and Bronski Moment (one/one – three wide home turn) who was a head back third in a thrilling finish. The mile rate 1-58.6.
■ Local trainer Mitchell Frost combined with another Local Tasmyn Potter to snare a big win in the Your Sold Real Estate 0-2 LTW Pace over 2190 metres aboard 4Y0 A Rocknroll Dance-Holdmehat entire Cornishtown Kid. Restrained to the rear from gate six with She Haunts Em (gate three) leading, Cornishtown after making the final bend five wide finished with a wet sail to gain the day from Out Of Eden (three pegs from outside the front line which received a late split for Nathan Jack). Watch It Happen (death seat – one/one – one/two at bell – three wide home turn) was third. The margins 4 metres by a head in a rate of 2-00.3.
■ The Avenel Equine Hospital Trotters Mobile saw Olivia Weidenbach successful aboard father Paul’s (Wahring) trained ghostly grey 7Y0 Bad Boy Truscott-Spoil Me Guv gelding Kalarney Prince which has been knocking on the door of late.
Taken back to the rear from outside the front line, Kalarney Prince went forward three wide solo in the last lap, sustaining the run to register an easy 14.4 metre victor in 2-05.4 from lone second liner Macho Maori which raced exposed for the last half of the journey. Midnight Avenger (one/one) was third 2.6 metres away.
■ Heavily supported debutant Calexio, a home bred gelded son of Lather Up and Chiquita Bromac was victorious for Byrnside duo Laura and Damian Wilson in the Happy Birthday Sue Scouler 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1690 metres. Driven by Damian, Calexio raced by stable cli ent Verna El-Khishin did it tough but did it well after sitting parked from gate three to score by an easy 13.9 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.7 (last half 56 seconds) from Wicked Mitzi which followed him all the way. Another first starter Ultimate Safari (one/two from gate six) ran on late for third a half neck back.
Double Day
■ Double Day Tuesday saw a rare day meeting at Terang and Bendigo’s usual night meeting taking place. At Terang, it was great to see 75 year old Balliang owner/trainer/driver Robert Young in the winners list when new stable addition Scar, a 5Y0 Danny Bouchea-Kilmainham gelding
Scar scored in the Morsbearings Trotters Mobile over 1680 metres. Going forward from outside the front line to park outside the leader Dicko Dixon (gate three), Scar crossed to assume control shortly after and kicked clear on the final bend to record an easy 15 metre margin from Aldebaran Rocky (one/one), with polemarker Touchango (four pegs – three wide last lap) third a neck away. The mile rate 2-00.1.
■ Junortoun breeder/owner/trainer Gary Donaldson loves the squaregaiters and Father Patrick-Donski gelding Zarski landed the 1680 metre Terang Co-Op Mitre 10 2Y0 Trotters Mobile on debut.
With James Herbertson in the sulky, Zarski settled three pegs from gate four as Volsted filly Keayang Minnesota led from gate three for local trainer Antti Ruokonan.
When Vera Lane after racing exposed from gate six crossed Keayang Minnesota which galloped on the home turn, she looked all over a winner, however Zarski although green ran home stylishly to score by 1.4 metres. First starter Old Dominion trailed the leader from the pole for third a head away. The mile rate 2-02.7.
■ The Be Happy Mach @ Wingate Farm Pace over 1680 metres went to ten race winner Icanmotor (James Herbertson) in a rate of 202.7. Racing against horses that have won on only a couple of occasion with the exception of Areuohkay (11), Icanmotor a 7Y0 gelded son of Somebeachsomewhere and Blue Seelster raced and trained by Allendale’s Adam Stephens possied four back in the moving line from the extreme draw before going forward in the last lap three wide solo to join the poleline pacemaker Dancin With Elvis on the home turn.
In a punishing finish, Icanmotor reached the wire 1.6 metres clear of Goodtime Stryker along the sprint lane from three pegs, with Dancin With Elvis a half neck away third. The mile rate 159.8.
■ Great Western’s Michelle Wright bred, partowned, trained and drove 4Y0 SkyvalleyFrances Annie mare Minimez to snare the 2180 metre Ridley – Leading Animal Nutrion Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres returning a mile rate of 2-04.1.
Coming from 20 metres, Minimez first up since March began fast avoiding a couple of gallopers to settle three pegs as Salski (Donaldson and Herbie) led from barrier two. Coming away from the inside racing for the bell to be one/one, Minimez after easing three wide on the final bend rallied in the run to the post to blouse Salski by a half head, with Sonarmi Joh (10m) after an early break coming from the tail for third off a three wide trail last lap albeit 15.2 metres back.
■ Seventy-one-year-old Birchip owner/trainer Gary Living has enjoyed his best season for a long time and landed the 2180 metre Terang Co-Op Supa IGA Pace with 8Y0 A Rocknroll Dance-Sancerre gelding A Rocknroll Jet.
In what was the ‘drive of the day’ by Jackie Barker, A Rocknroll Jet settled four pegs from gate five as in-form mare Surfsup Tigerpie led from gate two.
Coming away from the inside in the last lap weaving in-between runners to be one/one on the home turn, A Rocknroll Jet after angling wide on turning rushed home out wide to prevail by a half head from You Beauty (one/two) even wider, with Michelle Wight’s Nosweetsforyou a neck away third after going forward from inside the second line to race exposed. The mile rate 2-00.2.
■ At Bendigo, Elmore breeder/part-owner/ trainer Frank Barac’s 7Y0 Auckland ReactorMadam Altissimo mare Madam Reactor chalked up her 11th success in 110 outings by taking the Eco Victoria Pace over 2150 metres.
Driven by Ryan Sanderson, Madam Reactor enjoyed a charmed trip from gate two trailing a running Bus Stop inside her and when eased off her back on the home turn, raced away in the straight to record a 4.7 metre margin over Kathys Free which made the final bend very wide from mid-field in the running line. Bus Stop held on gamely for third 4.2 metres back. The mile rate 1-55.5.
■ Bolinda duo Alison and Chris Alford landed the 1650 metre Race Services 3Y0 Maiden Pace with Always B Miki-Lombo Non De Plume filly Apache Plume returning a mile rate of 1-56.2.
Unplaced in five runs previously, Apache Plume driven with aggression by Chris worked forward three wide from gate six to surprisingly cross the leader My Uptown Girl (gate four) at the bell and defied all challenger to record a head margin over Marlo Mareau along the sprint lane from three pegs which flashed late. Anakin (one/ two) was third a metre back out wide from midfield.
■ Local trainer Julie Douglas combined with Tooleen’s Alex Ashwood aboard home bred Art Major-Elegant Jewel filly Ozzie Gem who greeted the judge in the 1650 metre Garrards Horse & Hound 2Y0 Pace.
Beginning brilliantly from gate five, Ozzie Gem led throughout gaining the day by 1.3 metres from Wicked Hanover (gate two) which trailed using the sprint lane. Ozzie Corka stablemate of the winner was a tough third 4.6 metres back after racing exposed from gate six. The mile rate 1-55.7.
■ Bagshot (CV) owner/trainer Mary Jane Mifsud combined with Jack Laugher to capture the 1650 metre Huntly Lifestyle Estate By Lincoln Place Trotters Mobile with Majestic Ga Ga, a Majestic Son-Arannalea filly. Going forward from gate four to cross Amalia Pearl (gate three), Majestic Ga Ga never looked like stopping to record her second success in 13 outings, defeating Cabin Crew (one/two) which ran home well from three back in the moving line after starting from the extreme draw, with Amalia Pearl using the sprint lane for third. The margins 3.1 metres by a neck in a mile rate of 159.2.
■ Alex Ashwood had a night as apart from winning aboard Ozzie Gem, snared the Nutrien AG Solutions Trotters Mobile over 1650 metres with his own trained Aldebaran Eagle-Whitehouse Sweet gelding Midnight Eagle which led most of the way from gate seven accounting for Jack Sprat which trailed by a head only after leading out from gate four.
That’s Your Opinion (gate three) was third after following the pair 13.4 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.4. He then followed up by taking the Petersen Westbrook Cameron Lawyers Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres with the Tayla Fellows (Junortoun) owned and trained 6Y0 Life Sign-My Classical Belle mare The Chook. Trailing the leader Miss Francene (gate three) from the pole who was crossed by an uncontrollable Aetos Dynamis (gate four) racing wide before easing out of the race,
Alby angled The Chook around Miss Francene racing for the bell and she trotted faultlessly to record a 3 metre margin in advance of Miss Francene who had her chance, with Black And Gold third 1.8 metres back after following the pair. The mile rate 2-00.1.
In form at Kilmore
■ Last Thursday’s 10 race Kilmore trots card presented keen racing for most of the night, the highlight being in-form Lexton reinsman James Herbertson’s treble. Sportswriter-Be Not Afraid filly Fearless Writer bred and raced by Father Brian Glasheen – the Pacing Priest was the first to arrive when successful in the 1690 mere DLO Plumbing Mares Pace.
Trained at Ballan by astute conditioner Phil Chircop, Fearless Writer a prohibitive $1-45 favourite enjoyed a cosy passage three back in the moving line from the extreme draw as Little Blabbermouth (gate four) was able to cross Spun Silver (gate two) shortly after the start. Sprinting like a gazelle three wide in the last lap to lead on the final bend, Fearless Writer coasted to the wire 11.3 metres in advance.
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CORIO
Hit-run charge
■ Major Collison Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged hit and run collision in Corio Emergency services were called to the intersection of Plantation Rd and Washington St about 6.45am on Sunday, August 11, after reports a woman had been struck by a car.
It is alleged the vehicle and driver involved left the scene before police arrival.
The pedestrian, a 43-year-old woman from Corio, was taken to hospital with lifethreatening injuries.
An 18-year-old man from Corio attended a police station and has been charged in relation to the matter.
He was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, careless driving, fail to stop, fail to render assistance and drive whilst suspended.
He was remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on August 12.
SHEPPARTON
Drive-by shooting
■ Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting in Shepparton
It is understood a dark coloured sedan believed to be a Mercedes with no registration plates, fired four shots into the property from the vehicle on Murray St about 10.10pm on Thursday, August 1.
Police were told the vehicle fled the scene onto Lachlan Crescent, Shepparton.
Three people were inside the property at the time of the incident and there were no injuries.
STATEWIDE
Bail compliance
■ Detectives from Taskforce Lunar have charged a man as part of their investigation into issues identified with the bail compliance tracking service being provided by a bail compliance company.
The 50-year-old Camberwell man was charged with 27 offences of perjury (x20) and attempt to pervert the course of justice (x7) on Friday, August 9.
He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday (Aug. 13).
Victoria Police says it will pursue all relevant investigations to identify where criminal offences are suspected to have occurred or have been committed by individuals and or companies operating these bail support services.
MICKLEHAM
Prime mover found
■ The VIPER Taskforce, on Wednesday, August 7m executed a FPO compliance search on a 35-year-old Mickleham man, a patched member of the Hells Angels OMCG
Upon Police arrival, members sighted an unregistered prime mover being driven. It was then located abandoned. A subsequent search of the vehicle located the 35-year-old man hiding in the rear axle of the vehicle.
He was subsequently charged with drive whilst disqualified (heavy vehicle), drive unregistered vehicle and trailer (heavy vehicle), display false number plate, possess drug of dependence, theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods and possess proceeds of crime.
He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on November 28.
An outstanding stolen prime mover was also seized from the address.
■ On Friday, August 9, authorities executed five search warrants in Sunbury (4) and Diggers Rest as part of an investigation into multiple alleged extortions.
With assistance from the Special Operations Group, a 38-year-old Sunbury man was arrested and subsequently charged with two counts of extortion and blackmail with menaces, theft of motor vehicle, stalking, make threats to kill, fail to comply with conditions of 465 AA order, possess prescription medication and possess explosives. He appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on August 12.
THREE TEENS CAHARGED AFTER MORDY CARJACKING
■ Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three teenagers after an alleged aggravated carjacking in Mordialloc on Tuesday last week (Aug. 13).
Investigators were initially called to reports a Mercedes sedan had been stolen from a car park at Kavanah Reserve about 9.25am.
It is alleged a group of people, armed with machetes, forced a woman out of her vehicle and stole it.
With assistance from the Air Wing, the Mercedes was followed to Carrum Downs, before stop sticks were successfully deployed on Frankston-Dandenong Rd
The Mercedes was subsequently dumped and the occupants allegedly got into a Subaru which fled the scene.
That car was then followed by the Air Wing before stop sticks were successfully deployed on the Princes Hwy in Clayton
The vehicle turned into Gordon Rd, where it pulled over and three people were arrested.
A 17-year-old Mulgrave boy was charged with aggravated carjacking, unlawful assault, conduct endangering life, drive manner dangerous, drive while disqualified and three counts of theft of motor vehicle.
A 14-year-old Wonthaggi boy was charged with aggravated carjacking, unlawful assault, conduct endangering life, drive manner dangerous, drive while disqualified, three counts of theft of motor vehicle and two counts of attempted aggravated burglary.
A 15-year-old Dingley Village boy has been charged with aggravated carjacking, criminal damage and four counts of theft of motor vehicles.
They will all face a children’s court at a later date.
MARYBOROUGH
Cigs, vapes seized
■ A man is facing charges following the execution of a search warrant on an illicit tobacco store in Maryborough last Wednesday (Aug. 14).
Central Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit detectives attended the store, inside a shopping complex, on Burke St.
Investigators seized under warrant more than 21,000 illicit cigarettes, loose-leaf tobacco with a street value of about $25,000 and over 400 illegal vapes with a street value of approximately $20,000.
Total lost revenue for the government for the illegal import of these goods, is estimated to be $78,531 in tax avoidance.
A 24-year-old Mary-borough man was arrested at the scene and interviewed by detectives.
He is expected to be charged on summons to attend Maryborough Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
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WODONGA Death in custody
■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Wodonga on Monday last week (Aug. 12).
Officers attended a property in Marshall St about 9.20am following reports of an altercation between a man and a woman.
A 35-year-old man was arrested at the address and immediately informed police he was feeling unwell.
Police requested the assistance of Ambulance Victoria who attended a short time later. While being assessed by paramedics, he became unresponsive and was unable to be revived.
It is believed the man and woman involved in the initial altercation were known to each other.
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
MILDURA
Police recruiting
■ Up to 600 prospective police are set to converge on Mildura on Sunday,. September 15, as it hosts the force's biggest ever recruitment event in the region.
Statewide
MERRI-BEK Councillor resigns
■ Cr James Conlan resigned from Merri-bek City Council, last Wedneday afternoon (Aug. 14), effective immediately.
His resignation came just hours before a Council meeting at which he looked likely to be suspended for at leat four weeks, following a complaint about his behaviour from Cr Helen Davidson.
An independent arbiter found Cr Conlan had breached standards of conduct under the Local Government Act. He had used the word “shameful” in a social media post, attacking Councillors who had taken a pro-Palestine stance.
“The Minister for Local Government and the Victorian Electoral Commission have been advised,” noted a Merribek Council statement.
LABERTOUCHE Firearms discovery
■ Prahran Divisional Licensing Unit have arrested a man after several firearms were allegedly discovered in Labertouche on Monday last week (Aug. 12).
With the assistance of La Trobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives, officers executed a warrant as part of an ongoing investigation at a property along Labertouche Rd and allegedly seized more than 20 firearms, along with a quantity of cannabis about 9am.
Detectives also allegedly uncovered ammunition and a stolen vehicle from the premises. A 77-year-old man was arrested at the scene and interviewed by police.
He has been charged with handle stolen goods, drug and firearm offences.
The Labertouche man has been bailed to appear at Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on September 25.
HORSHAM
Monitor on the job
■ A municipal monitor will be appointed to Horsham Rural City Council to support good governance processes and practices at the council.
Melissa Horne, Minister for Local Government, has appointed Steven Kingshott following governance concerns raised about Horsham Rural City Council. The council’s failure to meet the statutory deadlines for adoption of a budget is unprecedented in recent years.
Mr Kingshott most recently served as a monitor to Glenelg Shire Council. He will begin his term as monitor on September 2, with the appointment expiring on June 30, 2025.
Mr Kingshott has worked in senior positions with responsibility for organisational development and risk management at companies including ExxonMobil.
“Municipal monitors appointed previously in Victoria have proven to be effective in helping councils make governance improvements,” Ms Horne said.
The Victoria Police Mildura Career Expo - to be held at the Mildura Sporting Precinct - will provide an up-close look at the many opportunities a career in country policing can provide.
Police from across Victoria's north-west will be there along with specialist units including State Highway Patrol and Crime Scene Services
It comes as Victoria Police embarks on a major recruitment drive to fill 800 vacancies across the state.
Positions are available in the division which takes in Mildura.
Victoria Police is especially keen to encourage locals wanting to stay and work in the area after completing their training.
Under a recently-introduced initiative country residents can now be matched to a spot back at a regional location once they've graduated.
This means they avoid the ballot process where police can be assigned to any station, which can be a major deterrent for some applicants.
The change also recognises the value of having country people working in country locations for not only career fulfillment but ensuring strong community connections.
Country locations recruits can choose to work at include Ararat, Hamilton, Horsham, Kerang, Mildura, Portland, Robinvale, Stawell, Swan Hill and Warracknabeal
Victoria Police offers seven months paid training, an annual starting salary of $76,927 plus allowances and nine weeks paid leave a year.
It can also provide a remote allowance for police working in specified regional locations and cover relocation and telephone expenses.
Additionally, taxation incentives are available which allow police working in remote areas to claim a portion of their rent, home loan interest and utilities.
Police attending the Mildura expo, also including local highway patrol and bike patrol units, will be available to answer any questions about the job.
Medical experts, fitness trainers and staff from the Victoria Police Academy will also be available to field any questions one-onone.
While Victoria Police looks for people with life experience for many of its recruits, people who have recently finished secondary school or taken a gap year are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants no longer need to have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning but must be aged at least 18.
Victoria Police has also removed the requirement for applicants to sit the police entrance exam if they’ve achieved a specified bachelor degree in the past five years.
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■ Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Pakenham on Sunday morning (Aug. 18).
It is understood the rider crashed into a barrier on the Princes Fwy just before 11am. The male rider died at the scene.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
PRESTON
Teen charged
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged a 16-year-old boy following an alleged hit-run collision that killed a motorcyclist in Preston.
Investigators will allege the teen was behind the wheel of a stolen BMW that collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of Bell and Victoria Sts about 12.40am on Sunday, August 11.
The rider, a 19-year-old Wollert man, died at the scene.
The two occupants from the BMW allegedly fled the scene on foot.
MCIU detectives arrested the 16-year-old at a Heidelberg West address on Sunday morning (Aug. 18).
He was interviewed and charged with dangerous driving causing death, fail to stop at the scene of an accident and fail to render assistance.
The Heidelberg West teen will appear before a children’s court in relation to the incident.
It is alleged the BMW, as well as a Mazda, was stolen from a Coonans St address in Pascoe Vale South about 11.30pm on Saturday, August 10.
Fawkner Divisional Response Unit detectives investigated the aggravated burglary, also charging the teen with home invasion, aggravated burglary with person present, two counts of theft of motor vehicle and a separate burglary.
A 16-year-old boy, alleged to have been in the passenger seat in the BMW, was arrested by police nearby on the night of the collision however was released pending further enquiries after being interviewed later that day.
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■ Police have arrested a man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a police officer in Box Hill South on Friday (Aug. 16).
Officers spotted a black Honda, alleged to be stolen, on Station St about 3.30pm on Friday.
The car came to a stop at a red light at the intersection of Eley Rd, before a police car pulled up alongside it and an officer got out.
The male driver of the Honda allegedly picked up a firearm and pointed it at the officer, then fled the scene. There were no physical injuries.
The 52-year-old Heidelberg West man was arrested at a property on Anne Rd in Knoxfield about 2.30pm.
He sustained a dog bite during the arrest and was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening-injuries under police guard.
He was to be interviewed at a later stage by Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives.
CROYDON
Police car rammed
■ Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two teenagers after a po-
vehicle was allegedly
on Saturday morning (Aug. 17).
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The pair were first spotted in an allegedly stolen vehicle on Main St by the Croydon divisional van, before members lost sight of the red Mazda CX3 about 1.45am.
The Air Wing was called in and found the vehicle stationary in Surrey Rd a short time later.
A number of units moved in towards the vehicle before it was identified the two males appeared to be hiding inside.
The driver tried to escape the cordon and allegedly rammed a police car before the pair were removed from the vehicle and arrested by Operation Trinity officers without incident.
A 17-year-old Ringwood boy has been charged with damage to emergency service vehicle by reckless driving, theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods (x2), learner driver without accompanying supervisor, shop theft and driving in manner dangerous.
He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
An 18-year-old Bayswater man was charged with theft of motor vehicle and handle stolen goods. He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on November 15.
Victoria Police has been specifically targeting burglars and car thieves each night since March last year.
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