The Local Paper. Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition. Wed., May 29, 2024

Evelyn MP blasts Budget

■ Evelyn MLA Brigid Vallence has blasted the Allan State Government over its latest budget, and the effect on the Yarra Ranges.

“Certainly the residents of the Evelyn electorate are quite worried about this. The costof-living crisis is front and centre of mind,” Ms Vallence said.

“And what drives cost of living? It is the inflationary impacts of this government’s bigspending agenda. They love big – they love the Big Build, the Big Housing Build. They love big spend and big debt and big taxes, which are only going to hurt Victorians more. Frankly they do not give a stuff about Victorians

“We have a health crisis. People cannot get their surgery done. We have kids in my electorate who are going to school in buildings ridden with asbestos.

“We write to the minister, we write to the minister again and we raise questions in this Parliament, but they do not care about the children and the teachers in my community who are having to go to school in asbestosridden things. In 2014 the Labor Party promised Victorians that they would remove asbestos from all schools. Well, come out to the Evelyn electorate and you will find schools ridden with asbestos. They have broken that promise from 2014.

“The Maroondah Hospital – they tried, embarrassingly, to take away the Indigenous name of that hospital and rebadge as the QE2 Hospital

“That was a promise in 2018. We are in 2024 and there has been nothing done on the Maroondah Hospital.

“That is the biggest major public hospital for the members of my community, and frankly we have no knowledge of when this hospital will even start to scope the works required to upgrade that hospital.

“All we know about that hospital is that the ambulances are ramping all of the time. We know paramedics are upset,” Ms Vallence said.

■ Montrose traders need financial support, according to Evelyn MLA Brigid Vallance.

“Montrose small businesses and traders are experiencing significant losses as a result of the disruption caused by the Montrose intersection upgrade, which is impacting the broader Montrose community.,” Ms Vallence told State

These businesses rely on customers from not only Montrose but the broader community and tourists who are now avoiding the area altogether.

“My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure: can financial compensation be made available for Montrose traders who suffer significant losses as a result of this road project?

“Some are already reporting a 35 to 40 per cent loss in trade, and the Department of Transport and Planning advise that construction works will persist for another 11 months or so.

“Some businesses may have to let go staff or shut down, which would be devastating for our local community.

“I wrote to the minister about this about two months ago and still have had no reply. I urge the minister and the government to support Montrose and these small businesses,” Ms Vallence said.

Parliament.

● ● Brigid Vallence, Evelyn MLA

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024

KILMORE TRAGEDY: DRIVER DIES

Local Sport

This Saturday’s footy

■ Outer East. Division 1. Saturday, June 1. Warburton-Millgrove v Yarra Glen. Yarra Junction v Alexandra. Belgrave v Powelltown. Healesville v Yea. Seville: Bye. ■ Outer East. Premier Division. Saturday, June 1. Woori Yallock v Gembrook-Cockatoo. Upwey-Tecoma v Mt Evelyn. Narre Warren v Berwick Springs. Pakenham v Wandin. Olinda-Ferny Creek v Officer. Emerald v Monbulk.

Goulburn Murray

■ Goulburn Murray Under 16 (2). Sunday, July 2. Seymour v Yea. Alexandra v Broadford. Moama v Euroa.

SCHOOL BUS CRASHES

■ Local bus driver Gary MacDonald died and a child was seriously injured in a school bus crash on Wandong Rd last Wednesday afternoon (May 22).

Assumption College Kilmore students were on the bus when it veered off Wandong Rd and crashed into a tree about 3.30pm.

One child was taken to Kilmore Hospital in a stable condition with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The school said a total of 32 students were on board the bus - most of whom were assessed at the scene and did not require ambulance transport.

“A number of students were treated for minor injuries at the scene by emergency services,” the College posted on Facebook

“All are expected to return home this evening. Counselling and other support will be made available to students and families.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this accident.”

A witness who jumped in to help told 7News that he found the bus driver unconscious.

The TV rpeort said: “He and another Good Samaritan used a ladder to help get the children out of the bus.

“Me and another fellow hopped through the driver’s window and jumped in and tried to calm the kids down before we broke out the window to help get them out,” he said.

“One of the people who turned up brought a ladder over so we leant it up against the side of the bus and used that to help get kids out.”

There was a significant emergency response with multiple police vehicles, ambulances, CFA and SES crews attending the scene.

A 65-year-old Wallan driver died after his school bus crashed into two trees on Wandong Rd. Photo: 7News

Cigarettes, vapes seized in Benalla

■ Benalla Police arrested a man and seized cigarettes, vapes and more than $16,000 in cash in Benalla on Wednesday (May 22).

Benalla Neighbourhood Policing Unit officers and Benalla Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed a search warrant at an address on Bridge St East about 3.40pm.

More than 11,000 packets of cigarettes, more than 3000 vapes and cash were allegedly seized.

A 23-year-old Benalla man is expected be charged on summons at a later date.

■ Division 1. Saturday, June 1. Banyule v West Preston-Lakeside. Montmorenvy v Greensborough. North Heidelberg v Hurstbridge. Heidelberg v Eltham. Macleod v Bundoora.

■ Division 2. Saturday, June 1. St Mary’s v Thomastown. Watsonia v Laurimar. Whittlesea v Northcote Park. Diamond Creek v South Morang. Panton Hill v Lower Plenty.

■ Division 3. Saturday, June 1. Epping v Reservoir. Mernda v Fitzroy Stars. Ivanhoe v Kilmore. Lalor v Kinglake,. Old Paradians v Old Eltham Collegians. Heidelberg West: Bye.

Yarra Ranges Shire

Upper Yarra project

■ Yarra Ranges Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members in the Upper Yarra to be part of some upcoming Innovation Working Groups, as part of the Upper Yarra Local Development Project.

“The working groups will further develop ideas into solid business cases, and develop feasibility studies and pilot projects to bring long-term social, environmental and economic benefits to the area,” said a Council representative.

“As a result of earlier community engagement that included more than 100 face to face interviews with locals and a number of workshops to refine and assess the viability of the ideas put forward, six topics of focus have been created:

■ Eco tourism – multi day hikes

■ Energy resilience and renewable energy

■ Repurposing abandoned places

■ Improving transport and access

■ Animal processing facility (Abattoir) for deer and livestock

■ Sustainable and productive land management

A working group will be created for each topic.

In addition to community members, subject matter experts are also encouraged to apply to be a part of the working groups.

The first three working groups listed above will commence meeting in July, while the latter three will commence meeting in September.

At this stage, each working group would hold one, two-hour meeting each month to discuss ideas and opportunities relating to that particular topic.

Terms of reference for the groups can be found at https://shaping.yarraranges. vic.gov.au/upper-yarra-local-developmentstrategy/upper-yarra-local-developmentproject-innovation-working-groups-eoi

Local People

Tribute to Mick Sanderson

■ Mitchell Shire Council this month paused to pay tribute to the late Mick Sanderson, a valued firefighter and community volunteer.

Cr Bill Chisholm led the tribute, saying that Michael (‘Mick’) Sanderson AFSM worked for the Shire of Seymour/Mitchell Shire Council for 48 years, commencing in the role of Truck Driver on July 1, 1959, and retiring as a Works Inspector on July 6, 2007.

“His volunteer service with the CFA spanned almost 68 years, officially commencing with the Seymour Fire Brigade in 1956, and becoming a life member in 1998.

“Mick’s volunteer service also extended beyond the CFA and he was awarded the below in recognition:

Country Fire Authority

■ CFA Life Member awarded in 1998

■ National Medal awarded in 1974

- 1st Clasp awarded in 1984

- 2nd Clasp awarded in 2000

- 3rd Clasp awarded in 2010

- 4th Clasp awarded in 2022

■ Outstanding Service Badge (now Medal) in 2006 – CFA’s most prestigious internal award

■ Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in 2008

– For his exceptional contribution to CFA and the difference he made to the benefit of others

■ National Emergency Medal VIC Fires ’09 Medal in 2014 – For his tireless support and service to others during the 2009 Black Saturday Fires

■ 65 Year CFA Life Member award in 2022

■ Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association (now VFBV) Gold Star for services to the Association 1987

■ Seymour Urban Fire Brigade Life Member 1996

■ Hume Highway Fire Brigades Association

Life Member 1991

■ Central Zone Association Life Member

■ Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association Life Member 1993

■ Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. Honorary Life Governor 1985

Mitchell Shire Council

■ Plaque of appreciation for Dedicated Service and Commitment to Local Government (45 years’ service) – presented in 2004 by the Minister for Local Government

■ McEwen International Year of the Volunteer Award – 2001

■ For his outstanding contribution as a volunteer to the Seymour community Mick was a well-known and respected member of the Seymour community and an extraordinary individual.

Mick passed away on Saturday, May 4, which was also International Firefighter’s Day.

The Council moved to extend its condolences to the family of Mick Sanderson, including his daughter, Cr Rhonda Sanderson, and acknowledge his many years of service with Mitchell Shire Council and to the Mitchell Shire community.

Whittlesea Sport

$2.3m for soccer

■ Soccer players will benefit when Partridge Recreation Reserve’s grass pitch is converted into a FIFA-accredited synthetic surface.

The City of Whittlesea awarded a contract for the project at its Council Meeting last week (Tues., May 21)/

Partridge Recreation Reserve is home to the Mill Park Soccer Club, which has more than 300 active members.

“The project will see the existing grass playing surface on the eastern pitch replaced with a synthetic pitch, doubling usage from 20 hours a week to more than 40 hours a week,” said a Council representative.

This will benefit not only the soccer community, but also give greater opportunity for nearby residents, community groups and other sports to use the facilities.

City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said the upgrade would help cater for the growing demand for sporting facilities in the municipality.

“We know that we have one of the highest participation rates for soccer in the state, and this new synthetic pitch will actively encourage even more people to get involved, including more women and girls,” Ms Wilson said.

“We’re proud to continue to invest in the infrastructure needed to support our community to stay active and healthy.”

The project will boast a range of sustainability measures, including energyefficient LED lighting,the Council’s first synthetic pitch with an organic infill product, as well as the installation of a 25mm thick rubber shockpad underlay that is estimated to divert approximately 75 tonnes of plastic waste and 70 tonnes of rubber waste from landfill.

Work on the $2.3 million project is expected to begin in September and be completed in early 2025.

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● Mick Sanderson

Photo: CFA District 12

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Local Briefs

Welch on Loop

■ Richard Welch, North-East Metropolitan MLC, has questioned the State and Federal Governments about expenditures on the Suburban Rail Loop.

“My question is to the Treasurer ... the Prime Minister and his Treasurer had to allocate $3.25 billion to the North East Link, bailing out yet another delinquent state project, but this bailout also reveals a total lack of confidence in the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop by the federal Labor Party,” Mr Welch told State Parliament.

He said the Federal Budget confirmed the absence of federal support for the Suburban Rail Loop East in his electorate, despite the Victorian Government’s request for an additional $10 billion.

“The SRL faces a substantial funding shortfall now, exceeding $20 billion for just this first stage.

“Given these developments, can the Treasurer assure my constituents that the shortfall will not be met by any expansion of the already massive value capture component of the funding model – that is, that the shortfall will not be met by an expansion of the precinct in size, in height and in intended population beyond the 70,000 already proposed?”

Beanie Festival

■ The Murrindindi Beanie annd Fibre Festival was held last weekend (May 25-26) at the Alexandra Shire Hall, with a second site at the Alexandra Bowling Club rooms.

There were added stalls, textiles and fibre art for sale at this year’s festival.

Children and adults from Murrindindi Shire enthusiastically joined in on a number of fibre workshops during autumn, there was school holiday fun at Yea Community House and The Embassy of Ideas in Alexandra MiRa in Marysville provided a backdrop for workshops with Katherine McIntosh supported by Tag Arts for four Sundays. One of the attractions was the local School displays.

Pride in LGBTIQA+ community

■ North-Eastern MLC Aiv Puglielli this month commented in State Parliament about International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

“Some people may not know why this is still needed. Some people may wonder why showing pride in our LGBTIQA+ communities is still so important,” Mr Puglielli told the Legislative Council.

“I am going to share with the chamber some of the comments that I have received while working as a member of Parliament – and full disclosure, these are full of typos, they are often barely intelligible, and they do get quite repetitive.

■ Did you just suck in a helium balloon? Just asking

■ Lost me when I realised you were an effeminate homosexual community

■ Yeah i agree with the eunuch

■ Didn’t mention the price of KY and cucumbers

■ The hairline of this gaybo

■ Last thing we need is your kind in Parliament

■ Of course he uses fairy detergent, it’s made for his kind

■ A bag of helium, free

■ He or she wtf

■ Cost of trans surgery, priceless

■ Did this bloke eat a tide pod before he started talking

■ What is this thing

■ Have your balls not dropped yet

■ Too much estrogen

■ Right message wrong messenger

■ She seems she knows what shes saying

■ Is that your actual voice

■ WTF is this thing

■ He needs testosterone

■ Sounds like helium balloons were on special tho

■ He forgot to show what he pays for his tampons

■ How much was the testosterone blockers?

■ How much for a bottle of helium

■ im happy im not gay and have stupid earrings

■ Lay off the helium brother

■ Some helium consumed before speech?

■ Was the room filled with helium

■ Bro sounds like he swallowed an entire bottle of helium

■ When they said use your voice he / her chose the wrong one

■ This bloke needs some testosterone

■ The squeaky voice? Free

■ Missing all testosterone

■ How’s the voice lol

■ Lost me after i heard the voice “I could go on,” Mr Puglielli said.

Funds for cricket?

■ Wendy Lovell, Northern Victoria MLC, has been pressuring the State Government to spend funds on community cricket.

“My question as to the Minister for Community Sport. Will the minister allocate any funds from the 2025 budget to upgrade changing rooms at the Goulburn Murray Cricket clubs?” Ms Lovell asked

“The operations manager of Goulburn Murray Cricket has contacted me to raise the urgent need to build some suitable changing rooms at cricket grounds throughout the region.

“Elite competitions receive substantial funding for renovations and upgrades but grassroots cricket, where every future champion starts, is severely underfunded.

“The problem is especially serious for women and junior players, where a lack of suitable changing rooms can be a real barrier to participation.

“Young women have been inspired by standout players like Ellyse Perry, and if we want more girls to take up cricket, then the government should invest in facilities that are modern, safe and comfortable.

“Page 89 of the budget paper sets out a target of 45 per cent of local sports infrastructure grants being allocated to recipients that are regionally based, so allocating funds for facilities servicing cricket clubs in the Goulburn–Murray region would assist the government to meet this target,” Ms Lovell said.

One-on-one help

■ Free one-on-on tech help will continue at the Mansfield Library thanks to the generous funding of the community group Friends of Mansfield Library and $1,600 donation from Mansfield Council to further extend this program. The original tech help program was highly successful when it was held for several months in 2023 with $12,912 from the Victorian Sate Government’s Digital Literacy for Seniors Program.

● ● Aiv Puglielli MLC

Local Briefs

Biodiversity plan

■ Nillumbik Council received feedback on its Biodiversity Strategy from 112 participants via a range of engagement activities, including a survey, virtual workshops, dropin sessions and email. This feedback will inform refinement of the draft strategy.

At the Planning and Consultative Committee meeting held on May 14, Councillors heard from 21 submitters who had elected to speak to their submissions on the draft strategy.

“What came through strongly from submitters at the PCC was their deep love for the environment and a recognition that what we have here in Nillumbik is unique and important to protect,” said a Council representative.

Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan said the community engagement undertaken for the draft Biodiversity Strategy highlighted how passionate and dedicated Nillumbik community members were about protecting Nillumbik’s biodiversity.

“I would like to thank everyone who contributed feedback to our draft Biodiversity Strategy, including the submitters who shared with us all of the wonderful things they are actively doing to make a difference to biodiversity in the shire,” Cr Ramcharan said.

“Biodiversity is about so much more than trees and the land,” he said. “It’s the waterways, the microbes, the animals, big and small, and vegetation that is alive or left for habitat to support biodiversity.

“There is so much we need to protect, and we need to take proactive action now to enable us to do that.

“We heard from community that there were some gaps in the strategy that need to be addressed, and we will be working over the next few weeks to consider this feedback in preparation of the final version of the strategy.”

The draft Biodiversity Strategy 2024-2034 Community Engagement report is now available to read at the Participate Nillumbik website.

A final version of the Biodiversity Strategy 2024-2034 will be presented to Nillumbik Council to consider for adoption at its July meeting.

At Fawcett Hall

■ An Open Community Meeting will be held at Fawcett Hall from 5pm-7pm tonight (Wed., May 29) for residents to speak directly with Murrindindi Shire Councillors.

“If you, or your community group, would like to speak to Council, you are invited to attend the meeting,” said a Shire representative.

“You will have five minutes allocated to talk directly with Murrindindi Shire Councillors about issues or ideas that are important to you and your community.

“Prior registration is not required, we'll greet you and collect your details on the evening. Email governance@murrindindi. vic.gov.au or call Council on 5772 0333 for more details.”

Extra bus services

■ The State Government says that it is delivering better access to bus services.

A new Route 524 will be introduced between Olivine and Kalkallo that links with Donnybrook Station and the future Cloverton Town Centre – adding to the Route 501 express shuttle service introduced earlier this year linking Craigieburn and Donnybrook Stations

Hume will benefit from an additional $6.7 million in GAIC funding for upgrades at Roxburgh Park and Sunbury stations.

Hume and Whittlesea will also receive nearly $22 million to deliver nine projects that will build and improve more walking and cycling paths, and better connections to stations and bus services.

Introduced in 2010, the GAIC fund is a one-off contribution payable by landowners and developers for essential infrastructure development in growth areas of Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Melton, Mitchell, Whittlesea and Wyndham. More frequent public transport will be provided in fastest growing areas

89 new homes for Wollert

■ The State Government says construction underway on 89 new homes in Wollert.

Colin Brooks, Minister for Development, announced the next phase of homes being built at the $22 million Habitas Aurora project.

Procurement for a construction partner to deliver Koukoura Drive, which will improve access for residents and the future Business Park to the Hume Highway, is underway.

Construction of the key access road is set to commence later in 2024 and with the aim to be completed by late 2025.

The new homes at Habitas Aurora will incorporate a range of sustainability initiatives such as recycled water, LED lighting and passive solar design to achieve a minimum 6-star energy rating.

Bronwyn Halfpenny, Thomastown MLA, said: “ “The development of Koukoura Drive is an exciting next step for the Aurora housing project which will be an important piece of infrastructure for residents and visitors of the growing community.”

All the homes are well-located, within walking distance to the Aurora Town Centre, local schools, open space areas and public transportmaking every house a convenient place to call home.

Threat to 58 Thornton trees

$300,000 for

■ Football, cricket, tennis and equestrian clubs in Nillumbik are set to benefit from the local Council’s successful application for three grants to improve community facilities through the Victorian Government’s 2023-2024 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund

Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport, has announced that Nillumbik will receive $300,000 to go towards the redevelopment of the Panton Hill Tennis Courts, $203,000 towards a lighting upgrade at the Plenty War Memorial Oval, and $27,000 towards the design costs for a new Yarrambat Equestrian Pavilion

Mayor Cr Ben Ramcharan welcomed the State Government’s support for the infrastructure projects, which will be jointly funded by Nillumbik Council.

The two tennis courts at Panton Hill Tennis Club will get a new acrylic playing surface as part of the redevelopment and the funds will also allow for drainage improvements, new root barriers, and the construction of retaining walls, paths and a viewing area.

Deputy Mayor and Bunjil Ward Councillor Karen Egan said the courts had fallen into disrepair and were recently assessed as unfit for use.

Crumb rubber

■ North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Aiv Puglielli has asked a question in State Parliament, of the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, relating to crumb rubber, which is used on synthetic sporting fields across his electorate, including in Eltham, for example.

“These become tiny bits of rubbish that manage to travel many metres from their respective sporting pitch and not only make a mess of their local environment but also end up in our waterways,”Mr Puglielli said.

“In fact there have actually been studies that have found that crumb rubber can impact on our aquatic environment and even enter the food chain; I am visualising a little fish choking on one of these – you get the picture.

“What are you doing to ensure that crumb rubber from sporting grounds in the northeast of Melbourne is not contributing to the pollution of our waterways?” Mr Puglielli asked.

■ Murrindindi Shire Council has identified 58 Monterey Pine trees for removal at Thornton Recreation Reserve.

“Based on expert arborist advice, many of the trees are in poor condition and several require urgent removal,” said Council representative.

“We have also been advised that the condition of any remaining trees in this section will likely deteriorate causing further safety issues for the surrounding area.

“The removal of these pines will provide an opportunity for the thoughtful replanting of more suitable vegetation types and species, creating a diverse and manageable area to complement the entire reserve and our environment.” that significance. A ‘pop up kiosk’ will be held on Saturday JUne 1) from c11am at the Thornton Recreation Reserve during the home game

tennis courts

● Joe Di Michele

■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Joe Di Michele

A warrant has been issued for the 57-yearold in relation to contravening a court order.

Di Michele is described as 180cm tall with brown/grey hair.

He is known to frequent the Lalor and Thomastown areas.

Investigators have released an image of Di Michele in the hope someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts.

Anyone with other information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Kalkallo query

■ Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mulholland has spoken in State Parliament about a proposed footbridge from Kalkallo connecting to Donnybrook station.

“As the minister would know, in several of my constituency questions and adjournments I have advocated for this essential footbridge connecting the Kalkallo Cloverton estate to Donnybrook Station by foot so people can actually walk to the train station.

“:I am asking the minister to provide details on when the construction of this footbridge will begin. As the minister knows, this Government has been hoarding growth areas infrastructure contribution funds that were meant to be delivered to my community for over two years and has only just delivered some of them to growth areas.

“A simple footbridge over the Merri Creek connecting Kalkallo to Donnybrook is a nobrainer, yet it has become another entry on Labor’s long list of infrastructure failures in the north alongside bus routes, train stations, pavements and roads.

“The residents of Kalkallo needed this footbridge yesterday and want to know when construction will begin,” Mr Mulholland told the Legislative Council.

Bronwyn Halfpenny MLA

aerial photo of the trees at Thornton.

Working dogs

■ Working dog training school sessions held earlier this month saw farmers and other dog owners come together over two days to learn, connect and build a new rural skill.

The Delatite Station hosted the sessions on May 8-9, organised by Australian Red Cross and supported by Mansfield Shire

Some 16 participants came along with their canine companions, some with working experience and some dogs who had never seen a sheep before. They were joined by several interested spectators.

Experienced trainer Gary White began with a talk on the essentials before introducing each participant and their working dog to the sheep yard in turns.

With rake in hand to guide the animals, participants got down to work with their furry partners to move and control the sheep. Dogs that were nervous at first soon got the hang of it and excitedly joined in the work.

A few sheep escaped, but luckily plenty of eager dogs were on hand to round them up.

Lunchtimes provided an opportunity to refresh, connect with other locals and share stories before returning to practise in the yards for the afternoon.

The event is one that is part of Mansfield Council’s Resilience Benchmarking Project. The project aims to promote greater connections in small communities, improving their mental health and resilience and creating support networks that can self-activate in times of emergency or crisis.

The working dog training school sessions were also sponsored by the Mansfield Social Inclusion Action Group, a community-led initiative that is dedicated to improving social connection, mental health and wellbeing.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he was thrilled to see farmers and other dog owners getting involved.

“We’re so pleased to see activities like this helping to build those important connections in our community,” he said.

Against National Park limits

■ Upper House politician David Limbrick says his Libertarian Party is against limits on utdoor recreation in an area of central Victoria that is larger than the Australian Capital Territory.

“I refer to the proposed great forest national park, but there is absolutely nothing great about a plan that locks people out of public land,” Mr Limbrick told the Legislative Council this month.

“Horseriders, four-wheel drivers, dog walkers, trail bike riders, mountain bikers, prospectors and recreational hunters would all be banned from doing what they have done for generations.

“Our national parks would then apply their famous lock-and-leave management policy, which inevitably leads to infestations of weeds and feral animals that are controlled only by bushfire.

“Perhaps this explains why Australia is a world leader in both the number of national parks and the extinction of mammals.

“The proposed national park would lock Victorians into a future where kids who might otherwise be camping in their favourite spot will stay home and browse YouTube videos about camping while their parents read news stories about childhood obesity.

“The great forest national park is an antihuman proposal of the kind that is now a pattern in this state, like the ban on the timber industry and the lockout of rock climbers in the Grampians

“Libertarians believe in humanity. We believe public land should be for the public, and we condemn this environmental lockout they like to call the great forest national park,” Mr Limbrick said.

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Flood strategy axed

■ Mitchell Shire Council this month voted not to go alone in preparing a flood mitigation strategy report.

Councillors agreed to “not progress with this project alone considering the cost, scale, and complexity”; and instead seek support from neighbouring councils to explore the possibility of developing this as a joint project.

The Council will write, either as Mitchell Shire or in partnership with neighbouring Councils, to the Victorian Minister for Water to call on the State Government to lead a catchment wide flood mitigation strategy for the Goulburn Broken catchment area.

Did not attend

■ Cr Rob Eldridge did not attend the Mitchell Shire Council meeting held on Monday last week (May 20).

Crs Bill Chisholm and Cr Fiona Stevens moved that Cr Eldridge’s apoloy be accepted. The motion was carried unanimously.

Report ‘noted’

■ Mitchell Shire Councillors voted this month to “note” the contents of a report about comprehensive overview of how the Council is currently “supporting volunteer community groups, with a focus on enhancing the wellbeing and prosperity of all our communities, including those facing challenges”.

Teagan Harris, Acting Coordinator Community Development and Youth Services, and Buffy Leadbeater , Manager Life Stages, presented the report which stated “our communities are welcoming, engaged, prosperous, safe and healthy”.

$3m for contract

■ Mitchell Shire Council has agreed to a $3 million contract for TechnologyOne’s new a greement to support its payroll, HR, Finance, Property and Rates systems for staff and customers.

The 3,058,640.93 contract (excluding GST, calculated at 4 per cent CPI increase annually, inclusive of pro-rata credits for prepaid fees) is for the provision of their platform via ‘Software as a Service’ (SaaS).

The contract commences June 1 and concludes June 30, 2028 for a period of four years with subsequent 12-month rollover periods.

Crossing removal

■ Cr Bob Cornish was successful in moving that Mitchell Shire calls upon and advocates to the State Government to plan for and allocate funding towards the removal of the level crossing situated at Watson St , Wallan

● David Limbrick MLC

POLICE DISMANTLE BIKE THIEVES

■ Ten people have been charged as police continue to investigate a syndicate of alleged motorbike thieves targeting Melbourne’s CBD.

The alleged series began in January and has seen at least 30 personal motorbikes and motor scooters - with a combined value of more than $150,000 – stolen from Melbourne CBD streets during the night.

Suburbs targeted include Southbank, North Melbourne, Carlton and Docklands Police will allege the group travelled to these suburbs in groups on stolen motorbikes and often with pillion passengers on the back. They would then steal further bikes and ride them back to the northern suburbs.

KNOX Club punished

■ Knox Football Club players and team officials in Melbourne’s east have been banned after rating female players from a rival club .

The Eastern Football Netball League handed down the suspensions on Friday night (May 27) following its investigation into the incident.

A EFNL statement said any players found to have breached the League’s vilification and discrimination policy were suspended for six weeks.

“Further to this, if they are found guilty of any conduct breaching the policy in the next 2 years, they will no longer be able to play in the EFNL,” the statement said.

A Knox team official has been “suspended from duty” for six weeks after being found to have made AFL Laws of the Game 22.2.2 (cc) “through intimidating comments”, reported the Herald Sun.

The official will no longer be able to hold any official team position in the EFNL if they are “found guilty of any same or similar conduct”.

“Knox will also undergo self-funded educational programs,” reported thre Herald Sun. “The club was also handed a $10,000 fine which has been suspended until the end of the 2025 season.

“As a league, the EFNL does not condone disgraceful behaviour towards any of our participants,” the league statement said.

HEIDELBERG

Bags for SES

■ Yarra Valley Water has donated 26 silt bags, worth $1000, to the Victoria State Emergency Service Heidelberg Unit.

The VICSES Heidelberg Unit serves suburbs northeast of Melbourne's CBD in the Darebin, Banyule and Yarra local government areas.

These are some of Melbourne’s fastestgrowing areas, and with that comes a variety of emergencies and an ever-expanding community to keep safe. The unit has over 70 dedicated volunteers in its ranks.

ELTHAM

Local author’s book

■ Eltham author Ruby Todd has a new novel, Bright Objects, published through Allen & Unwin, ahead of US release in July through Simon & Schuster.

“It is a story about a young widow whose life gets upended by the arrival of a bright comet not seen in over 4000 years, Bright Objects blends astronomy, mystery and romance,” Ms Todd said.

“It was shortlisted in 2023 for the Victorian Premier’s Prize for an unpublished manuscript, and has been praised as an ‘intoxicating debut… a lyrical and inventive mystery’ (Publisher’s Weekly). Refinery 29 has listed it as one of their most anticipated books of 2024.”

MELBOURNE

Grants awarded

■ Australia Post has awarded local Victorian community groups grants as part of the People of Post program.

The majority of projects focusing on mental health. Four recipients were:

■ T2KO (It's Time To Know Osteosarcoma, Ardeer Trotters

Youth Projects Limited, Mental Health First Aid Training for Youth Projects’ Homeless Consumer Advisory Group

■ Epping Fire Brigade (CFA), Firefighter recovery area – peer support & after incident mental health space

■ Duke Street Community House Association, Women's Social Circle.

CITY High Life Expo

■ The High Life Expo, about sustainability, is to be held from 10am-1pm this Saturday (June 1) at the RACV City Club, 501 Bourke St, Melbourne Everyone living or owning in apartments, units, and townhouses is invited.

NORLANE

Across Victoria SHIOTS FIRED AT T’TOWN AFTER BRUNSWICK FIRES

■ Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are investigating after shots were fired at a property in Thomastown and two cars were set alight in Brunswick early on Friday morning (May 24).

It is understood a number of shots were fired in the direction of a 32-year-old man as he left his Larch St address in Thomastown around 3.15am. He was not physically injured during the incident.

Emergency services were also called to Barrow St in Brunswick around 3am, after reports two vehicles had been set alight.

Police believe both incidents were targeted and the investigation remains ongoing.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Records seized

■ An old school music enthusiast must prepare himself to face the music after being caught to the tune of more than $60,000 worth of allegedly stolen vinyl records in Melbourne’s CBD

Melbourne East police noticed a trend in which an apparent avid vinyl collector attended various electronic stores on at least 13 occasions over the past four months, allegedly leaving with a handful for LPs.

Calling on the assistance of the Melbourne East Neighbourhood Policing and the intelligence gathering skills of the Melbourne Divisional Response Unit, officers were able to trawl through CCTV vision and identify the vintage album fan.

Becoming #1 on their hit list, officers worked with store staff to turn the tables on the alleged thief and caught the 33-yearold man in the act at a La Trobe

Statewide

St store on Wednesday (May 22).

Officers executed a search warrant at a North Melbourne address and seized more than 400 vinyl records along with a small amount of heroin and marijuana.

The North Melbourne man is expected to be charged on summons for numerous shop thefts.

It appears the alleged thief was no one hit wonder, with investigations ongoing in relation to numerous record thefts in nearby suburbs to determine whether they are linked.

KALIMNA

Witness appeal

■ Police are appealing for a witness to come forward following the death of a man after his boat capsized in Kalimna

Emergency services were called to Reeves Channel off Princes Hwy after passing boats spotted two men in trouble just before 10am on March 25.

A 55-year-old man, who was visiting Australia from Vietnam, was pulled from the water unconscious.

Despite the best efforts of good Samaritans, he died at the scene.

The second man, a 61-yearold from New South Wales, was treated by paramedics on scene and did not sustain any injuries.

Investigators believe a man was seen filming the incident on his phone from a nearby jetty and are keen to speak to him.

He is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance and aged in his 50s.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

Hit-run charge

■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following extensive investigations into a fatal hit and run collision that occurred in Norlane. Investigators believe a 31-year-old man was riding an e-scooter along Foster Rd when he was allegedly hit by a black utility about 6.40pm on December 11 last year.

Despite the best effort of emergency services, the Norlane man died at the scene.

A search warrant was executed at a residence in Newcombe on Thursday (May 23) where a 29-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were arrested.

The man has since been charged with manslaughter, dangerous driving causing death, fail to stop and render assistance and drive whilst disqualified.

He was remanded to face Geelong Magistrates’ Court.

The woman was released pending further enquiries.

Further search warrants were executed in Norlane and Whittington

A 30-year-old Whittington woman and 31-year-old Norlane man were assisting investigators with their enquiries.

Investigations in relation to these individuals remain ongoing.

INVERLOCH, DOCKLANDS

Assault allegations

■ A first constable from eastern region has been charged with assault related offences. The charges relate to an incident which is alleged to have occurred between March and May in Inverloch and Docklands while the member was off duty.

Explosions mystery

■ Wangaratta Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a series of explosions at numerous locations in Wangaratta in April and May.

It is believed the incidents were caused by improvised explosives devices that cause a small explosion.

The incidents occurred:

■ George St on Saturday, April 13 about 9.25pm

■ Rowan St near the Rowan

St underpass on Thursday, April 18 about 9am

■ At the intersection of Ryley and Perry Sts on Sunday, April 28, abut 9.45am

■ Ovens St outside a school on Wednesday, May 8, about 8pm

■ Crammond St on Saturday, May 11, about 8pm

■ Ryley St on Sunday, May 12 about 9.10pm

■ Corner of Ovens and Docker Sts on Monday, May 20, about 7.20pm

■ Intersection of Greta and Tone Rds on Monday, May 20, about 8pm

There have been no injuries or property damage.

BRIGHTON

Biker dies

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Brighton on Monday evening last week (May 20).

Investigators have been told a motorcycle was travelling along the Nepean Hwy about 5.55pm when it was involved in a collision with a car which was changing lanes.

The rider came off his bike and was struck by a following car. Members of the public immediately came to the assistance of the man, believed to be in his 30s.

The 26-year-old man has been charged with assault and possess drug of dependence. He will appear before a court at a later date.

TRARALGON

89-year-old dies

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Traralgon. It is understood a car crashed into a parked car on Church St about 1.25pm on Thursday,May 14.

The driver, an 89-year-old Traralgon woman, was taken to hospital where she later died.

No-one was inside the parked vehicle at the time of the incident.

LEOPOLD

■ Police are appealing for public assistance following an armed robbery in Leopold on May 13. Investigators have been told an unknown person entered a milk bar on Kensington Rd about 4.30pm.

It is believed the person threatened a shop attendant with a screwdriver before stealing a quantity of cash.

The person is described as Caucasian in appearance, of large build and is approximately 180cm tall.

The shop attendant, a 44-year-old Leopold woman, was uninjured during the incident.

WHITTLESEA

Water smart

■ Yarra Valley Water is partnering with local councils and large business customers to help them save water through the State A collaborations is with the City of Whittlesea, where 10 data loggers have been installed at sports ovals and reserves, recreation centres and the Mill Park Leisure

WANGARATTA

● ● Police at the crime scene at Larch St, Thomastown. Photo: Herald Sun.

● ● ● ● Some of the records seized by Police.

Carpet and Sand, 10 Reasons for War

■ Calamity Practice presents a double feature at fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne, from May 30-June 16.

The two plays are Carpet and Sand by Robert Reid, and 100 Reasons for War by Tom Holloway.

The powerful and politically current plays explore themes of global conflict, leadership, and colonialism.

Carpet and Sand is a new play by Melbourne playwright Robert Reid that brings to life a pastiche of narratives, from a troupe's journey through the Sahara Desert to a stampede of sheep across Oxfordshire , asking the question: who do we follow and why?

100 Reasons for War presents a series of vignettes about the nature of war and humanity. It is a 'provocative and cautionary' response to the 100-year anniversary of Gallipoli, exploring the power of language and the difference between a society of baboons and bonobos.

The double bill showcases the talents of cast members: AYA (ADA La Mama Theatre), Ciline Ajobong (More Than This Paramount TV), Clarisse Bonello (Atomic Malthouse Theatre), Finn McGrath (All the Rest Theatreworks), Lucy Rees (We Were Children development Carriageworks 2023), Mark Yeates (Constellations fortyfive-downstairs), Tilly Legge (Mr Burns, a post-electric play fortyfivedownstairs) , and Walt Dyson (We Were Children development Carriageworks 2023).

Performance Details: May 30-June 16 (Refer to website for varying starting times) Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

Bookings: 9662 9966 or fortyfive downstairs.com/event/carpet-and-sand-100reasons-for-war/

Running Time: 90 minutes per play, with an interval.

Warnings: References to mental illness, descriptions of war, sexual themes and simulated sexual acts. - Cheryl Threadgold

Last Train To Madeline

■ Independent theatre company Fever103 Theatre presents a new Australian play, The Last Train to Madeline, by award-winning playwright Callum Mackay from June 1829 at the Meat Market Stables, North Melbourne.

The play follows Wangaratta locals Maddy and Luke as they navigate the familiar throes of first love, friendship and the complexities of letting go. Set against the backdrop of a sweltering small-town Australian summer and scored by the ‘So Fresh ’ soundtrack that defined a generation, The Last Train to Madeline immerses its audience in a nostalgia-driven world of suburban dreaming that spans over a decade.

Following Maddy and Luke through ages eight, 17, and 23, performers Ruby Maishman (Romeo & Juliet, Bell Shakespeare) and Eddie Orton (37, Melbourne Theatre Company) bring the two-hander to life.

Director Hayden Tonazzi (This Genuine Moment) notes: “Not only do they have to jump constantly between different ages of the characters, but they’ll also be navigating an extremely ambitious set design, live music, and a live streaming camera.

“It’ll be fast-paced, it’ll be messy (in the best way), and I’m excited to see these two incredible actors take you through a whirlwind depiction of adolescence and growing up.”

Alongside production designer Savanna Wegman (Biographica), Tonazzi is developing the world of the play as ‘a backyard on the edge of the world’: “This speaks to the endless possibility and dreaming that Maddy and Luke share – we always knew we wanted it to be a visual world that was elevated above our reality. We’ve created a playground of foliage and skylines under an overpass that houses the raw emotions and memories of their time together.”

Performance Season: June 18 - 29 (Previews June 18 and 19). Venue: Meat Market Stables, 2 Wreckyn St., North Melbourne. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ CRDPH Duration: 80 Mins (No Interval) - Cheryl Threadgold

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WOMAN IN BLACK

■ After three decades in the West End, The Woman in Black is coming to Australia and will be performed at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne from June 13-July 6.

Presented by PW Productions, Woodward Productions and Neil Gooding Productions, The Woman in Black will star John Waters and Daniel MacPherson.

Described as a “thrilling theatrical exploration of terror”, Susan Hill's acclaimed ghost story will come dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt's stage adaptation.

Britain's second longest-running play after The Mousetrap, The Woman in Black tells the story of a lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black.

He engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

As they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds.

Performance Season: June 13-July 6

Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St.,

Melbourne

Bookings: Ticketmaster - Cheryl Threadgold

Samuel Beckett and the Rainbow Girl

■ This year, Bloomsday in Melbourne notches up its 31st season with a new play, Samuel Beckett and the Rainbow Girl, written by Steve Carey and directed by Carl Whiteside

The season will be staged at St Martin’s Theatre, South Yarra, in the Irene Mitchell Studio, From June 13-23 .

This darkly comic tale recounts the true story of young Samuel Beckett's time with James Joyce in late 1920s Paris and his disastrous relationship with Joyce's doomed daughter, Lucia

“I’m moved by Lucia’s amazing passion, by her strength and by her eventual defeat,” says Director Carl Whiteside.

“But although Lucia’s is a sad and touching tale, this is a really funny and powerful play that speaks to issues of mental health and artistic expression.”

Lucia, the muse and only daughter of notorious banned novelist James Joyce, is a young woman poised to succeed as a daringly original dancer.

Into this dysfunctional artistic household arrives alluring young Dubliner Samuel Beckett –enigmatic, hyper educated, a writer seeking his own literary voice.

He finds himself drawn into the older writer’s web … and at the same time becomes the re-

luctant subject of Lucia’s increasingly obsessive amorous gaze. A series of romantic misunderstandings, at first comic but increasingly tragic, strip Lucia of her nascent career and, her family and love interest both lost to her, she spirals into madness.

“Lucia’s story is only now becoming better known,” says Bloomsday’s Creative Director Frances Devlin-Glass. “This is a deeply affecting story of thwarted ambition and lost talent, of the impossibility for her of thriving in the shadow of her famous father. The play explores the forces that worked together to stifle her voice, and eventually led to her decline.”

Performance Season: June 13-23

Venue: Irene Mitchell Studio, St Martin's Theatre, 44 St Martin's Lane, South Yarra.

Bookings: bloomsdayinmelbourne.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

■ Babirra Music Theatre presents Priscilla Queen of the Desert - the Musical from June 7 - 16 at The Round, Nunawading.

Directed by Richard Perdriau, with musical direction by Malcolm Fawcett and choreography by Cassie Pennicuik, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is based on the 1994 movie of the same name.

The show follows the journey of three drag performers, Tick, Adam and Bernadette, as they drive across the Australian outback in their bus, named Priscilla, to take their drag show to the Alice Springs casino.

On the way they encounter a number of strange and colourful characters, some who are judgemental of their appearance and lifestyle.

Described as a 'flamboyant, funny, disco-fuelled musical that gets the audience up on their feet', the show is also about judgment-free identity, inclusivity, love and hope.

Performance Details: June 7 - 16 (refer to website for performance times)

Bookings: babirra.org.au

Venue: The Round, 379 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading

- Cheryl Threadgold

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What’s On St Kilda Film Festival

■ The 40th annual St Kilda Film Festival takes place June 6-16, presenting a series of films, workshops, panels, special events and premieres from filmmakers across Australia.

Presented by City of Port Phillip, upcoming highlights include:

The free Filmmaker Development Day will be presented on June 8 at JMC Academy, South Melbourne, helping creatives hone their craft and upskill with hands-on workshops, forums, panels, exhibitions, screenings and Q&As on a diverse range of filmmaking topics with some of Australia's top emerging and established film talents.

Then there is the popular The Wonders of 16mm Filmmaking with its exploration of 16mm film craft. Fully analogue, it formed the base of the indie film revolution in the 50s and 60s, and opened the door for some of the great film movements the industry has seen.

“I’m so pleased with this year’s program texture,” says Festival Director Richard Sowada . “What I’ve tried to harness is the wonderful sense of momentum these films collectively exhibit and translate that movement, propulsion and excitement to audiences across all our venues and events. It’s just packed.”

Events and screenings included 'Directing Actors with Ted Brunetti and Donald Petrie' and on Monday, June 10, ClippedKilda presents a celebration of the artform of music videos at the AlexTheatre, St Kilda. There are several new screening categories for 2024, including Ageing Disgracefully, a variety of films about ageing. Screenings include Cold Water (directed by Jay Perry and Shaun Perry), inspired by true events in St Kilda, where an elderly woman’s peaceful retirement is interrupted when her husband takes up a bizarre new hobby. Also in this session, Margaret Roadknight's documentary 'Long Time' follows blues/folk/jazz icon Margret Roadknight’s 60-year music career, featuring an in-depth interview around her 80th birthday.

Short to Feature matches the first short with the first feature of a range of well-known filmmakers including Jane Campion (Sweetie), Robert Connolly (The Bank), Tony Ayres (Sadness) and Richard Lowenstein (Strikebound).

In the Experiments in Film session, audiences can see We Used to Own Houses (directed by David Robinson-Smith). In Untitled/Unfinished (directed by Matthew Victor Pastor ) shows how a video of a racist attack filmed in Melbourne and posted on TikTok turned into a viral video. This is the story of the filmmaker who filmed the incident and went into an existential crisis.

Showing across multiple sessions is Period Party (directed by Georgia Brogan) and showing in the Brave New Worlds session is Vigil (directed by Pippa Samaya and Tara Jade Samaya), while a returning staple of the Festival is Under the Radar, presented by FReeZA

The Under the Radar competition showcases the 11 best short films from young filmmakers across Australia. The competition is assessed, judged and organised by the City of Port Phillip FReeZA committee who themselves are talented young creatives.

Screenings include the documentary Single Use Abuse (directed by Lucy Bond and Leo Mitchell) and the film Sunburn. The Australian Comedy Showcase - Part One and Two will be presented, and in Ashes (directed by Georgina Haig) Michael Caton stars alongside Georgina Haig, Michala Banas and Toby Truslove.

In the film AstroNotse (directed by Andrew John James Seaton), two astronauts are about to take off on a vital mission to Mars

As they sit in the cockpit awaiting launch, Major Tom Collins realises his co-pilot Abe is nowhere near as qualified as he should be. For more information on screenings and bookings, visit: stkildafilmfestival.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

● John Waters and Daniel MacPherson in The Woman in Black.

Photo: Justin Nicholas

James Joyce (Tref Gare) and Samuel Beckett (Jeremy Harland). Photo: Jody Jane Stitt

Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Hydra (by Sue Smith) Until June 1 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Wilson St., Brighton. Director: Michelle Swann. Bookings: brightontheatrecompany.com.au

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Great Gatsby (by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Adapted by Simon Levy) Until June 8 at The 1812 Theatre, Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Erin O’Hare. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Happy Coupling May 30 – June 8 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: David Collins. Bookings: stagtheatre.org

■ Smart Artz Theatre: Oedipus the King (by Sophocles) May 30 – June 2 at Horsham Town Hall Theatre, 71 Pynsent St., Horsham. Director: Amy Anselmi. Bookings: https:// www.horshamtownhall.com.au/type/performances/

■ GAB Theatre: Winter Fest 2024. Four short comedies. May 31, June 1 at 8pm; June 1 at 2pm at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute. Pretence by Hayley May Ditcham; Sure Thing by David Ives; Nudity Rider by Hamish Linklater; Bonnet by John Patrick Shanley. Tickets: $20 adult, $15 concession. Bookings: Trybooking or 0419 370680.

■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: The Effect (by Lucy Prebble) June 6 – 16 at the Shoestring Playhouse @ The MAC, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay. Director: Doug Montgomery. Bookings: Trybooking

■ Babirra Music Theatre: Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the Musical, June 7 – 16 at The Round, Nunawading. Director: Richard Perdriau; Musical Director: Malcolm Fawcett; Choreographer: Cassie Pennicuik. Bookings: babirra.org.au

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Jimmie the Beatle (Written and Directed by Tim Byron) June 8 - 22 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Bookings: 1300 784 668

■ Essendon Theatre Company: The Skin of Our Teeth (by Thornton Wilder) June 13 –22 at the Bradshaw St. Community Hall, Bradshaw St., Essendon. Director: Kadey McIntosh. Bookings: www.essendontheatre company.com.au

■ The Cathouse Players: Gaslight (Patrick Hamilton) June 14 – 23 at Kyneton Masonic Centre, 7 Yaldwyn St. West, Kyneton. Director: Bette Sartore. cathouseplayers.com.au

■ Malvern Theatre: Lovesong (by Abi Morgan) June 21 – July 6 at 29A80 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: George Werther. Bookings: 1300 131 552.

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Veronica’s Room (Ira Levin) June 21 – 30 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: kingstonarts.com.au or call 9556 4440.

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Real Thing (by Tom Stoppard) June 26 – July 13 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 – 4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Michelle Swann. Bookings: https://www.wlt.org.au/book-tickets

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Suite Surrender (by Michael McKeever) June 22 – July 13 at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Bob Bramble. Bookings: 9735 1777 www.lilydaleatc.com

■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Misery (by William Goldman) June 28 – July 13 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong. Director: Greg Shawcross. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Wait Un-

til Dark (by Frederick Knott) June 28 – July 13 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Dean Banova. Bookings: htc.org.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Into the Woods Jr June 29- July 14 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Gareth Clarke. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ BATS Theatre Company: The Hunchback of Notre Dame July 5 – 7 at the Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts, Beacon Hills College (Berwick Campus), 92 Kangan Drive, Berwick. Bookings: Trybooking

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Cymbeline (or Imogen)

■ Burning House and Heartstring theatre companies' season of Cymbeline (or Imogen) at Collingwood Yards was a spirited if ultimately unsatisfying production of this “difficult” and infrequently performed Shakespearean play.

The complex plot involves Princess Imogen, daughter of the British King Cymbeline, marrying the lowborn Posthumus.

The king banishes Posthumus and orders his daughter to marry his stepson Cloten instead. This triggers a series of tragic events involving death and war though, ultimately, the lovers are reunited.

There is some controversy about the quality of the writing of Cymbeline (or Imogen), with critics divided regarding its stature in the Shakespearean canon.

The plot is certainly complex and difficult to follow. Also, while it contains some fine soliloquies, the text overall tries to do too much in too short a time, leading to shortcomings in the portrayal of characters and in the telling of the story.

In terms of performances, the large cast of 12 were wildly different in their quality. Problems with mastering the language, emoting too much or playing for laughs spoilt the portrayal of several characters.

The one consistently strong performance on the night was that of Elisa Armstrong, who played Imogen with grace and who gave a fine rendering of Shakespeare’s words.

Similar to the performance difficulties, the direction of the play by Robert Johnson was something of a hotchpotch of positives and negatives.

There was a welcome simplicity to the production, done on a thrust stage in a small space, and the cast tackled the play with an admirable energy and verve.

However, much more needed to be done to strengthen the performances of the cast overall as the inconsistent level of performance quality was disappointing.

So a bold attempt at a difficult little-seen play is to be applauded although, at the same time, it must be acknowledged that this production left much to be desired.

Performed at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.

- Review by Peter Murphy

The Beast

■ French director Bertrand Bonello’s latest film The Beast is a chilling slow-paced science fiction drama which explores a future where humanity is seemingly willing to sacrifice what it is to be human in order for individuals to advance themselves.

The film is set in 2044 when society is controlled by artificial intelligence (AI), with humans relegated to doing minor work as they are deemed to be unreliable due to their emotions. Consequently, some humans seek to eliminate feelings by having their DNA cleansed. For the two main characters, Gabrielle (Lea Seydoux) and Louis (George MacKay), this cleansing involves re-living two very different past relationships they had in 1914 and 2014.

Loosely inspired by a Henry James novella, the screenplay deftly switches between the three different storylines which make up Gabrielle’s and Louis’s story across the three different time periods.

Sometimes in English, sometimes in French (with English subtitles), dialogue between the two is well-written if overly long in some scenes; the screenplay would benefit from some judicious editing.

The two leads, Seydoux and MacKay, display quite a performance range as they portray three different characters in the different time periods that the story spans.

They both effectively capture not just a sense of the individuality of these multiple characters but also a sense of the different quality and nature of the three relationships between them.

Renowned for his visual flair, Bonello directs The Beast with confidence and surety. With a great production crew on board, the three different time periods of the story are vividly brought to life. In addition, he gets wonderful performances from his cast, especially Seydoux who excels in bringing to life Gabrielle (present), Gabrielle (2014) and Gabrielle (1914).

So, even though The Beast overstays its welcome, running for over 2½ hours, it still engages and provokes on themes of alienation and what fate potentially awaits us in the seemingly unstoppable rise of AI.

Venue: Cinema Nova, Lygon Court, 380 Lygon St, Carlton

Dates and times: From May 30, at various days and times

Duration: 155 minutes

Bookings: www.cinemanova.com.au/films/ beast-the

- Review by Peter Murphy

Hunchback

of Notre Dame

■ BATS Theatre Company celebrates their 35th anniversary with the musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame from July 5 to July 7 for five performances at the Tony Schumack Theatre, Berwick

Directed and choreographed by Bridie Clark, with musical direction by Kent Ross (resident conductor of the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra), The Hunchback of Notre Dame evokes a broad range of human emotions as it tells the story of love, faith and prejudice.

Music is by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Peter Parnell

The not-for-profit organisation BATS Theatre Company commenced in 1989 as the Berwick Amateur Theatre Society and since then has produced over 70 junior musicals, plays and musicals, many of which have won or been nominated for Lyrebird Awards

Principal roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame will be played by Jarod Rhine-Davis (Quasimodo), Tim Blencowe (Frollo) and Rebekah Bennetts (Esmeralda).

Performance Dates: July 5-7 (there will be a 45-minute Q and A after the Saturday matinee)

Venue: Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts, Beaconhills College (Berwick Campus)

Bookings: www.tryboooking.com/COQDX - Cheryl Threadgold

Royal Harmony

■ Many readers may recall that Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert were fond of music, and sometimes played duets together.

But what readers may not know is that the composer Felix Mendelssohn became an honoured guest of the royal couple, and that story is played out in the musical show Royal Harmony.

Presented by the Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Society, its creator Rachel Buckley (aka the mature Queen Victoria) explains that the show commemorates the visit of Mendelssohn to Buckingham Palace in 1842.

“While driving home to Dunolly on a dark country road in 2019, I listened to a concert on ABC Classic which featured five lieder written by Prince Albert and featuring the Buckingham Palace Erad gold piano,” Rachel says.

“I was entranced, as Prince Albert’s lieder was new to me. The Queen’s diary of 1842 mentions Mendelssohn’s visit and the music the three of them played, much of it by Prince Albert.”

By the time Rachel had arrived home, the idea of creating a concert featuring Prince Albert’s songs and recreating the visit was born and Royal Harmony is the result.

Apart from Rachel’s Queen Victoria, Royal Harmony features accompanist Geoffrey Urquhart as Mendelssohn, soprano Laura Caire as young Queen Victoria, tenor Ryan Jacobs as Prince Albert, and baritone Ian Lowe as private secretary Bigge

It is an intriguing story, and it’s happening on Saturday June 1 at 2pm in St John’s Anglican Church, Finch St , Malvern East. Bookings through trybooking.com. Further performances will be at the Rex Theatre in Charlton on June 29 and in St George’s Anglican Church, Queenscliff, on July 13.

Julie Houghton

More Shows

■ PLOS Musical Productions: A Tribute to Musical Theatre, July 7 at 1pm and 6pm at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St, Frankston. Directors: Peter Jenkins and Jess Pratt; Musical Director: Bev Woodford. www.plos.asn.au

■ Wyndham Theatre Company: After Dinner (by Andrew Bovell) July 12 – 20 at Wyndham Theatre, Cnr Duncans Rd and Synott St., Werribee. Director: Fiona Scarlett. Bookings: Trybooking.

■ Fab Nobs Jr: Nickelodeon, the SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition, July 5 –14 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Bookings: fabnobstheatre.com.au

■ MLOC Productions: Alice by Heart, July 26 – August 3 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Chris Ryan; Choreographer: Molly Whytcross; Vocal Director: Diane O’Hare; Musical Director: Hannah Hunt. Bookings: mloc.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Auditions

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Admissions (by Joshua Harmon) June 2 at 12 noon, June 3 at 7pm at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Brighton. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Enquiries brightontheatrecompany.com.au

■ Essendon Theatre Company: Chapter Two (by Neil Simon) June 2 from 10am, June 4 and June 6 from 6pm at the Bradshaw Community Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director: Matthew Freeman. Further details and audition bookings: essendontheatre comany.com.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Veronica’s Room (by Ira Levin) June 15 at 11.00am, June 18 at 7.30pm at 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Drew Mason. Audition enquiries: drew.mason@optusnet.com.au Ph. 9382 6284 ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Silent Sky (Lauren Gunderson) Information Night June 12 at 7pm; Auditions June and 18 at the Woodbin Theatre Foyer, Coronation St., West Geelong. Director: Natasha Boyd. Further information: geelongrep.com/auditions - Cheryl Threadgold

● ● ● Alec Gilbert and Alys Daroy in Cymbeline (or Imogen)

Photo: Angel Leggas.

● Jarod Rhine-Davis (Quasimodo) in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Photo: Tim Blencowe.

BILLY ELLIOT AT NATIONAL

■ CLOC Musical Theatre's invigorating, heartwarming production of the musical Billy Elliot can be seen at the National Theatre, St Kilda until May 25.

The dream production team of Lynette White (co-director/choreographer), Chris White (co-director/set designer) and musical director David Clausen-Wisken captures well the struggles of mining families during Britain’s Miners' strikes in the 1980s, and the inspirational story of young Billy Elliot overcoming adversity to succeed in following his dream of becoming a dancer.

In addition, a welcome bonus for audiences is the balanced focus on uplifting entertainment.

Lynette White's lively, varied dance routines complimented by toetapping music from David ClausenWisken's orchestra, contribute to making CLOC's show a standout interpretation of Billy Elliot.

Triple threat Melanie Ott's charismatic, dynamic portrayal of dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson raises this role to a new level. A great performance.

Lukas Elliot played Billy at the show I attended and is to be commended for sustaining acting/dancing/ singing so well in such a large role. (Sebastian Sero alternates).

Angus Hutchinson (Billy’s mate Michael Gaffrey) is another star of the future. (Harrison Lloyd alternates).

Chris Hughes (Jackie Elliot) skilfully transitions from rough arrogance to respecting his son’s dream. Ric Birkett (miner George) commands the stage with his energetic presence.

Joshua Sumner (Tony) presents an engaging performance as Billy’s brother. Barbara Hughes (Grandma) is an audience favourite, and Dylan Henry’s (Older Billy) well-executed dance movements are terrific. Elise Stevens is delightfully poignant as Billy’s late mother Sarah

The role of Debbie Wilkinson was confidently played by Emily BondFuller (Isla Everett alternates).

Strong performances are also enjoyed from Thomas Myszka (Big Davey) and Tim Carney as entertaining pianist Mr Braithwaite

The talented ensemble and ballet boys/girls complement the principal cast well.

Effective projected images add atmosphere and dimension, and Chris White’s set design is visually effective, facilitating smooth scene changes, complemented by Brad Alcock’s lighting design.

Billy Elliot is a fine production for CLOC’s 60th anniversary year. Watch out for Come from Away in October.

Billy Elliot was performed at the National Theatre, St Kilda, until May 25 - Review by Cheryl Threadgold

Escape to Woodshine

■ When poet Ian Bland and debut novelist Debra Star crossed paths at a coffee shop while working on their respective projects, dynamic conversation abounded regarding the written word.

Ian is a storyteller in the tradition of the early Australian bush poets, blending humor and pathos to craft insightful stories on diverse topics drawn from contemporary rural and urban Australia and beyond.

His 'Bland on Bland' writing has gained a loyal following over the past 18 years and he presents a weekly poem on Melbourne radio's 3RRR. He has also spruiked his verse in concert halls, ballrooms, The National Gallery and more.

Debra's debut novel titled Escape to Woodshine has just been launched, telling of Greta and daughter Lily being forced to escape an alcoholic, violent husband and father and relocate in the beautiful, peaceful rural Australian town of Woodshine

Escape to Woodshine by Debra Star is available from Amazon. Ian Bland's website is ianbland.com.au

We’re Banking On It

■ Inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector, We’re Banking On It entertains with wit, charm, plenty of barbs and dramatic flair.

Australia’s supermarket duopoly Is the subject of this satirical expose –with a barrage of catchphrases to emphasise the power and hypocrisy of corporate platitudes. Like Gogol’s original, the play explores themes of greed, loyalty — or rather disloyalty — deception and corruption, in a setting far more familiar and current.

With a limited season at Fortyfivedownstairs in May, it’s presented by Monash University Student Theatre (MUST) in association with Bloomshed Theatre – a company formed by former MUST members 10 years ago.

The story revolves around corrupt leaders of an amalgamation of two unnamed but easily recognised Australian supermarket giants. They learn of an impending undercover investigation into operations aka price gouging and monopolising practices just to name two. What follows is mayhem, blindsiding, bribery and an array of entertaining exchanges.

Under the guidance of director and co-creator James Jackson, rehearsals began not with a script but a question – “What would it look like if The Government Inspector was to happen in Australia today?”

A colourful and dramatic work of theatre that packs a punch is what happened. It utilises varied dramatic techniques, some conjured from the dark vaults of vaudeville.

In addition to the sharp, clever and at times hilarious script, the commitment and acuity of the cast take it to the next level. Each character is uniquely defined and beautifully played from the pompous, untouchable Chair ‘Dick’ (Luca Edwards) to the puppet-like but truth-telling Biff and Boof Hamm (Sophie Foster and Ava Toon)

The intensity and seriousness of ‘Mike’ Bruce (Eloise Vernon) and Khlestakov’s (Kieran O’Baoill) ability to display naivety and cunning at the same time, were extraordinary.

We’re Banking On It hits the mark with its satirical edge, and was highly entertaining, innovative and well executed. - Review by Beth Klein

Mad Max

■ (R) (1979). 93 minutes. Now available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD.

George Miller and Byron Kennedy took the Australian film industry by storm in 1979 with this classic, highly influential action/ thriller, and giving its leading actor a role that would eventually catapult him into international stardom.

Mel Gibson stars as Max, an interceptor cop working in a growingly lawless society, where gangs are taking over the highways.

After a lunatic driver by the name of Nightrider dies during a frenetic (and memorable) opening chase, a brutal biker gang, lead by the Toecutter (Hugh KeaysByrne), go after Max and his colleagues, including Jim Goose (Steve Bisley), a war that will finish in violent confrontation. Miller uses the Australian landscapes effectively (taking some B movie concepts and making them quintessentially Australian), and via a talented technical and stunt crew, deliver a number of highly charged action scenes. Gibson is perfect as Max, while a strong supporting cast help create a colourful gallery of characters. With Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga currently screening in cinemas, now is the best time to revisit the film that started it all.

RATING - *****

Mad Max 2

■ (MA) (1981). 95 minutes. Now available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD. Incredible follow-up to the 1979 cult classic, which sees Max transported to a post-apocalyptic landscape, where fuel is the most precious commodity, and marauding gangs will do anything to obtain it.

This time, Max (Gibson) encounters a community holed up in a gasoline-rich compound, which is under constant siege by a sadistic gang, lead by the scarred, enigmatic Humungus (Kjell Nilsson), and whose head henchman is the completely psychotic Wez (Vernon Wells).

Other new characters of note are the Gyro Captain (Bruce Spence) and the Feral Kid (Emil Minty).

A plan to escape to what the community hopes will be the promised land, results in an exciting break for freedom.

A simple premise is used to build a vivd world, beautifully designed and constructed, and again Miller and his stunt team deliver some mind-boggling impressive car chases.

The look of the film would inspire dozens of productions, but none reached the level of this seminal masterpiece.

RATING - *****

Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome

■ (M) (1985). 107 minutes. Now available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD.

The third entry in the Mad Max franchise, while entertaining, is the least in the series, but doesn’t mean it is a bad film by any means.

Max (Gibson) has to deal with the leaders of Bartertown, where deals can be made on anything.

The self-appointed figurehead is Aunty (a terrific Tina Turner), who wants the mysterious traveller to kill her biggest town rival, in an arena called Thunderdome, but things don’t go to plan, resulting in a series of events that sees Max come across an isolated society of children, who believe he is the Chosen One.

The first and third acts are thoroughly entertaining, but the midsection involving the children bogs everything down, notably fracturing the film into three distinct sections, similar to that of Return Of The Jedi (1983).

Definitely worth watching, but is a step down from the previous two.

RATING - ***

Mad Max: Fury Road

■ (MA) (2015). 120 minutes. Now available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD.

George Miller brought the Mad Max series back with a vengeance, with this incredibly kinetic, astoundingly stylised, and brilliantly exciting action extravaganza.

On the big screen (and in 3D), this was jaw-dropping stuff, and if you ever get the chance to see this extraordinary creation on a huge screen, please do so.

Though Gibson is absent, Tom Hardy makes for an effectively feral Max, and Charlize Theron is excellent as Furiosa.

RATING - ****½

● Melanie Ott in Billy Elliot.

● ● ● ● Debra Star and Ian Bland

●

● Aaron Rourke

■ Mike Farrell who played Captain B. J. Hunnicut in the television series M*A*S*H -

Michael Joseph ‘Mike’ Farrell Jr. was born in St Paul, Minnesota, in 1939.

His father was a carpenter at various Hollywood studios.

Mike attended grammar school with Natalie Wood and Ricky Nelson

After High School he joined the US Marines and worked as a private investigator.

Mike enrolled at the University of California in Los Angeles and studied acting at the Jeff Corey Workshop

He married Julie Hayden who was an actress and drama teacher and they had two children.

In 1963 Mike began working in television shows such as McHale's Navy, Dick Powell Theatre and Ensign O'Toole

In 1968 he was cast in a regular role in Days of Our Lives and then as a doctor in The Interns

Mike was in many television shows as a guest star. When Wayne Rogers decided to leave M*A*S*H, Mike was cast as Captain B. J. Hunnicut and was with the show for nine years.

He wrote and directed several of the episodes. Mike was a good friend of the late Harry Morgan who played Colonel Potter on

Whatever Happened To ... Mike Farrell

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

M*A*S*H and is still best friends with Alan Alda

Mike Farrell came to Australia for the Logie Awards in 1978. The show was hosted by Bert Newton Sammy Davis Jnr and Florence Henderson from The Brady Bunch were also guests.

When the last episode of M*A*S*H went to air in 1983 the entire cast were invited to the studio to see it on a big screen.

Many a tear was shed as they watched the episode Goodbye, Farewell and Amen that was seen by more than 100 million viewers in America alone.

Following his divorce from Judy, Mike married actress Shelley Fabares in 1984.

Shelley has starred in television shows such

as

Mike

Adams and became friends with him.

Dr Hunter Doherty ‘Patch’ Adams wrote a book about the power of laughter to aid healing and asked Mike to help him get it made into a film.

Mike has been to Australia on three times and had a fall from his motorcycle whilst riding through the Alice Springs

He was cared for by thefamily and has never forgotten their kindness to him during his recovery. Mike Farrell was a regular in the popular television series Providence for four years.

Over the years Mike has been an activist for many political and social causes. He was cochair of the California Human Rights Watch for 10 years, was on the Board of Advisors of the original Cult Awareness Network and has been President of Death Penalty Focus for more than 10 years.

Mike Farrell has been continually working as an actor for more than 60 years. He can be seen in the new television series Red Road

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

CHINESE MIXED MEDIA ARTIST AT COLLINGWOOD

Brandenburg Orchestra

■ The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will perform with special guest French-American harpsichordist Justin Taylor in his Australian debut for the next concert series Night in Versailles.

In an ode to the harpsichord, Taylor joins three generations of Australian harpsichordists Neal Peres Da Costa, Anthony Abouhamad and Artistic Director Paul Dyer for a program spanning both rare and cherished Baroque works, including a rare performance of Bach’s Concerto for Four harpsichords

The concerts will take place at the Melbourne Recital Centre from July 11-14 .

One of the world’s leading young harpsichordists, Justin Taylor’s highly acclaimed concert and recording career began at just 23-years-old when he won First Prize at the prestigious International Musica Antiqua Competition in Bruges. Since then, Taylor has released numerous award-winning solo recordings and has also gained notice as one of the founders of the internationally renowned period ensemble Le Consort.

For his Australian debut, Taylor joins a program celebrating the harpsichord’s peak of popularity in the 17th and 18th centuries, including J.S Bach’s riveting Concerto for 4 harpsichords in A minor, BWV 971. In a rare opportunity to see four harpsichords played onstage at once, Taylor will perform alongside three generations of leading Australian harpsichordists including Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Historical Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Neal Peres Da Costa, early keyboard specialist and teacher Anthony Abouhamad and the Brandenburg’s own Artistic Director Paul Dyer. The concert series marks the first time in 30 years that the Brandenburg has performed this particular concerto.

Parallel Metropolis –Yang Yongliang

Sullivan and Strumpf presents the Melbourne solo exhibition of acclaimed New York based Chinese mixed media artist Yang Yongliang, and international debut of his new series, Parallel Metropolis

Primarily focused on his birth city of Shanghai, these compelling works draw the viewers in with their seemingly poetic beauty, before unfolding a fable of modern civilisation, made dramatic by Yang’s masterful use of virtual and augmented reality.

Exhibition opens Thursday June 6 and closes Saturday June 29. Sullivan and Strumpf 107/108 Rupert St, Collingwood.

Art

After Hours

■ Enjoy a Friday night feast for the senses. Pairing fantastic live music with exquisite exhibitions and an after-hours, this Friday night event provides a new way to experience art at Hawthorn Arts Centre

Entry is free and gives you after hours access to the Town Hall Gallery exhibitions, live music and the Arts Bar.

The exhibition curators will also be close at hand to answer any questions so if you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to check out Hawthorn Arts Centre this is it.

Exhibition Friday June 7. 5.30pm –7.30pm.

Fantasy Landscape Illustration Workshop. Reality and imagination collide in this fantasy landscape workshop. Be inspired to create your own fantasy landscape, combing imagery and places from the world around you with your own creative embellishments and exploration.

Play with scale, colours, shapes and patterns, and explore different compositions and creative methods to create a beautiful painted landscape to take home. All abilities are welcome, and no previous experience is required.

Date: Tuesday June 18. 6.30pm –8.30pm. Hawthorn Arts Centre 360 Burwood Rd. Hawthorn.

The Arts

Opera

Tosca

Love, jealousy, Betrayal.

Opera’s greatest thriller is a taut tale of passion and betrayal, taking place over just 24 hours in Rome.

Renowned prima donna Tosca is in love with Cavaradossi, a painter and revolutionary.

When the sadistic Chief of Police Scarpia tries too crush them, our heroine finds the strength to do the impossible.

Puccini’s music is sensational from the overpowering choral l power of the famous Te Deum, Tosca’s ode to art Vissi d’arte and the haunting terror of the showpiece E lucevan le stelle as Cavaradossi faces death.

Venue: Maragaret Court Arena.

Season: May 24, 26, 28. 29, 30 at 7/30pm. May 2 at 1pm.

- John O’Keefe

Crochet Conference

■ The National Crochet Conference will be held in Melbourne from July 27-29.

Thousands expected to attend the 3 day event - that has the theme: ‘Crochet Your Way To Mental Health’.

At Treacy Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville.

Judge Judy sues

■ Judy Sheindlin , alias Judge Judy of Ten telly fame, has issued legal instructions to challenge publishers of National Enquirer and In Touch for defamation over stories they published about the Menendez brothers jailed for murdering their parents. Sheindlin has prior legal run-ins with National Enquirer.

Great Moscow Circus

■ Advance news is the Great Moscow Circus will have a red-carpet opening in Port Melbourne, June 28. Circus is a misnomer as there is not a hint of Russian ownership, not a Ruble in sight, nor a member of the Edgley family- the former licenced Aussie owners. How they can operate? Sounds similar to how an American group can tour using the banner of Little River Band.

Micallef in ABC series

■ Madcap performer Shaun Micallef is slated to perform in a new series 'Eve of Destruction' on ABC later this year. According to TV Tonight, the series is a co-production involving Shaun's own production company Big Baby. I have it on good authority the show will b a real zinger involving nationally known personalities.

Family of high achievers

■ Our condolences to friends and family of Frank Ifield who passed away peacefully, aged 86. Frank was a gentleman entertainer and his 'I Remember You' sold 1.1 million copies in the UK, and reached No.5 in America. Frank's Dad was also a high achiever as the inventor of the Ifield pump used on aircrafts, including planes that grace our skies today.

- John O’Keefe

with Peter Kemp

With John O’Keefe

● ● ● Judge Judy

● ● ● Mike Farrell

The Donna Reed Show and Coach and also co- starred with Elvis in three films.

Mike produced the 1998 film Patch Adams which starred Robin Williams.

was inspired when he met the real Patch

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Magazine Magazine

Across Across Down Down

1. Overbalancing

6. Flusters

11. Genetic inheritance

15. Lunar ray

20. Company head (1,1,1)

21. Sloped backwards

22. Vat

23. Relays (6,2)

24. Stipulations

25. Maturity

27. Having no pips

28. Half

29. Quay

31. Hunter's quarry

32. Laud

36. Humiliating remark (3-4)

37. Chilled cuppa (4,3)

38. Honey drink

41. Defensive castle ditches

44. Scientist, ... Newton

45. Latin American dance

48. Rugby handling error (5-2)

49. Royal offspring

52. Trick into crime

56. Competition

57. Fall

58. Adopt (policy)

61. Pranks

62. Greek shipping magnate

63. Kinder

64. Spotted pattern, ... dots

65. Sorcerers

66. Passage (of goods)

67. Brazilian music style (5,4)

71. Undeveloped insect

73. Uncensored (movie)

75. Gladdened

80. Large rodents

82. Rome or Naples native

83. Nosegay

85. Authenticity

86. Comedy team, Monty ...

88. Puzzle

90. Peter Pan writer (1,1,6)

91. Honoured with party

93. Kidnappers' demands

94. Pledges

95. Draw attention away

96. Terrorist's captive

97. Leave room

99. Tiny amount

100. Arms cache

104. Actress, Vivien ...

105. Mutilates

106. Wine, ... Riesling

107. Surgical insert

111. Singer, ... Minogue

113. Glacial period, ... Age

114. Yes in French

115. Frightening

117. Tennis star, Andre ...

118. Revolving tray, lazy ...

121. Peace prize

122. Visual perception

125. Bred

126. Fabled whale, ... Dick

127. Liquefy

129. Wine barrels

131. Exclude

132. Verb modifier

135. As far as (2,2)

136. Ripped apart, torn ...

139. Boulder

140. Speared

144. Magician's ... Pocus

145. Rest on knees

146. Ultra manly

147. Hard copy (5-3)

148. Contagious outbreak

149. Crisscross weave

150. Diaper

152. Chat-show hostess, ... Winfrey

154. Speaker

157. Mongolian desert

158. Announce (4,3)

162. Eye membrane

163. Legless grub

166. Timber fastener

167. Twig shelter

169. Immediately following 171. Oriental continent

172. Violet/blue

173. Male deer

175. Bumpkins

176. Skid Row drink

179. Lusaka is there

180. Cutting beam

182. Relaxation art, t'ai ...

183. Adult education group (1,1,1)

184. Portion

186. Doctor's ... manner

189. Ganges country

190. Last Greek letter

191. Milan opera house, La ...

192. Swirling

196. Stagger

197. Hitler follower

198. Casablanca is there

199. Popular hymn (3,5)

201. Boatman

202. Seepage

203. Harsh-tasting

204. Pre-dinner sherry

205. Touched with lips

208. Defeated

210. Unaffected

211. Sheet of glass

212. Go back in (2-5)

213. Consequently

215. Vending machine

219. Dame Nellie ...

221. Belittle

223. Criminal fire-starters

227. Pastry snacks, Cornish ...

228. Harms

230. Two times

231. Cardiac organ

232. Indian leader, ... Gandhi

233. Lady's title

234. Redesign (hair)

238. Manoeuvring space

239. Enchant

240. Most timid

243. By mouth

246. Raises (5,2)

247. Requirements

250. Mountainous

251. Ancient

253. Length measures

256. Day-to-day

257. Granted

258. Merriest

262. Single sound system

263. Drive off

266. Dowdy

268. Slandered

269. Sleeker

270. Slender toughness

271. Long race

272. Gist (of story)

273. Argentina's Buenos ...

274. Beatles, The ... Four

275. Summer frock

276. Bemuse

277. Accented

278. Curly-tailed marine creature (3,5)

1. Extra serving (3-2)

2. Noodle food

3. Welsh vegetables

4. Non-coms (1,1,2)

5. Swiss city

7. Cockerel

8. Mythical horned horse

9. Junior Girl Guides

10. Waist ribbon

11. German Mr

12. Imposing buildings

13. Factor

14. Lethargy

15. Artefacts gallery

16. Comply with

17. Gentle prod

18. Expel

19. Skinflint

24. Time signals

26. Luncheon meat

30. Davy Crockett's fort

33. Collided with (3,4)

34. Cuts into

35. Passion

38. Louder

39. Absurd pretence

40. Condense

42. Burden of responsibility

43. Cylindrical

46. Social chaos

47. Concoct

49. Punishment

50. Become liable for

51. Sure

53. Sea god

54. Souvenir

55. Spectre

59. Mollifies

60. Ill-matched

67. German alpine state

68. Broken-limb supports

69. Et cetera (3,2,2)

70. Insensitively

72. Minor planets

74. Modernising (software)

76. Easy seat

77. Joins forces (5,2)

78. Buddhist heaven

79. Lowest (voice)

81. Last Supper guests

84. Briniest

87. Upstage

89. Nudist

91. Turns into alcohol

92. Break (partnership)

98. Portugal's capital

101. Inflexible

102. Eventuate

103. Hands on hips

108. Flowering shrub, crape ...

109. Commit to memory

110. Sister's daughter

112. Childbirth contractions (6,5)

116. Marzipan (6,5)

119. Most important

120. Adding up (to)

123. Hebrew

124. Vietnam's ... City (2,3,4)

128. Toils

130. Singer or dancer

132. Let in 133. Outspoken

134. SE France river

137. Extremely

138. US naval port, San ...

141. Star, ... Centauri

142. Cymbals sound

143. Failed to (4'1)

151. Golfer, ... Palmer

153. Astonished

155. Cowgirl, ... Oakley

156. Fuses (of bones)

159. Somalia's neighbour

160. Receipt

161. Not moved (by argument)

164. Crippled

165. Pungent bulb

168. Intensify (of war)

170. December conifer (4,4)

173. Ceylon (3,5)

174. Letter recipient

177. Fellow players

178. Bridging

181. Vigorous exercise classes

185. Career barriers, glass ...

186. Blitz

187. Makes gloomy

188. Tilt

193. Expressionless

194. Sloping typeface

195. Slums

200. Gains entry to

201. Dirtily

206. Prisoners

207. Fabric retailers

208. More cocky

209. Stiffly

211. Financed in advance

214. Ground oats

216. Massive

217. Illegal hunter

218. Britain's 1066 invaders

220. Non-clergy

222. In vain, to no ...

224. Giving green light to 225. Unsuitably

226. Abnormal tissue growths

229. Bargain sell-off

232. Man

235. Heavenly

236. Bell-shaped flower

237. Government supporter

241. Rugby fending move (4-3)

242. Slipped by

244. Greed

245. Boarders

248. Second book in Bible

249. Air pollution

251. Betting chances

252. Stage-plays

253. Childhood swelling disease

254. Hawk's claw

255. Famous Swiss mountain

259. Flooded (of decks)

260. Anaesthetic

261. 1000 kg unit

262. The M of YMCA (3'1)

264. Canadian lake

265. Female sheep

267. Baseballer, ... Ruth

By Rob Foenander

She

■ Beccy Cole, Felicity Urquhart and Lyn Bowtell come together as She in this unique concert production.

The three Aussie country music stars will share their own songs and stories and camaraderie that have shaped their musical journey over decades.

Morwell Hotel. Friday, September 6, commencing 7.30pm. Tickets at tickets.oztix.com.au

Firelight Festival

■ Melbourne’s epic winter festival, Firelight, takes over Docklands from June 28 –30 with fire, live music, pop-up foodie feasts and more. Entry is free.

This year’s event features plenty of fire pits and drums, flame jets, fire sculptures, and arches.

Enjoy everything from dazzling fire performers and African drumming, to live music and storytelling across sites at NewQuay Promenade, Victoria Promenade and Harbour Esplanade, says their media release.

Award for Leigh

■ Casey Radio 97.7fm presenter and longtime media champion Leigh Drew has received the Holt community leadership award.

It was presented to him at a recent ceremony by the Member for Holt, Cassandra Fernando. - Rob Foenander

Long Weekend Laughs 2

■ Long Weekend Laughs 2 will be presented for one night only on Sunday, June 9 from 7pm (doors open at 6pm) at The Comics Lounge, Melbourne , hosted by award-nominated comedian Daniel Connell, to raise funds for DEBRA Australia.

Featuring Australian well known and up-and-coming comedians, the event aims to raise as much money as possible for not-for-profit volunteer based organisation DEBRA Australia, which supports those living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).

The line up so far includes seven different acts from Lizzie Hoo, Lloyd Langford, Dave Thornton Sez, Mike Goldstein, Ash FilsAime , and of course, Daniel Connell. There are also three big named guests expected to be announced shortly.

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare disease where the skin peels and blisters at the slightest touch. It is an extremely painful condition that can be likened to living with third degree burns, and children and adults living with EB must be bandaged on a daily basis to protect their fragile wounds.

This sometimes fatal genetic condition is not always evident at birth and affects approximately 500,000 people worldwide.

Funds raised from the comedy special will go towards supporting individuals and families living with EB in Australia - as well as medi-

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cal support, advocacy, and research.

Food and drink will be available throughout the night at the Comic Lounge’s diner, such as loaded fries, nachos with all the trimmings, juicy burgers, and delectable desserts.

A raffle will also be held on the night, with some great prizes - cash only for raffle tickets.

Though the event is not to be missed, those who can’t make it can still support DEBRAAustralia by purchasing Can’t Make It tickets from the online checkout.

Choose either Gold ($100), Silver ($50) or Bronze ($20) in the ticket options to donate.

Event Details:

Date and Time: Sunday, June 9, 7pm start (Doors open at 6pm) Venue: The Comic's Lounge, 1/ 26 Errol St., North Melbourne Tickets: $40 each

Bookings: Trybooking - Cheryl Threadgold

Art Book Fair

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WEEKEND’S LOCAL FOOTBALL MATCH RESULTS

Amateurs

■ William Buck Premier Men’s. Collegians 17.10 (112) d Fitzroy 11.6 (72). University Blues 16.15 (111) d Old Melburnians 8.11 (59). St Kevins 11.12 (78) d Old Scotch 11.10 (76). Old Brighton 8.22 (70) d St Bernards 9.11 (65). Old Xaverians 13.14 (92) d University Blacks 5.6 (36).

■ William Buck Premier Men’s Reserves. St Kevins 10.14 (74) d Old Scotch 6.4 (40). Collegians 12.7 (79) d Fitzroy 10.8 (68). University Blues 13.6 (84) d Old Melburnians 9.11 (65). St Bernards 12.13 (85) d Old brighton 12.6 (78). Old Xaverians 23.15 (153) d University Blacks 2.3 (15).

■ Premier B Men’s. Beaum,aris 16.13 (109) d St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 6.8 (44). Old Trinity 15.7 (97) d Caulfield Grammarians 10.13 (73). Old Haileybury 10.10 (70) d Old Geelong 9.4 (58). Old Ivanhoe 12.16 (88) d Williamstown CYMS 13.7 (85). Old Camberwell 12.6 (78) d De La Salle 11.9 (75).

■ Premier B Men’s Reserves. Beaymaris 16.7 (103) d St Beds/Mentone Tigers 10.9 69). Old Trinuity 17.26 (128) d Caulfield Grammarians 7.5 (47). Old Geelong 16.23 (119) d Old Haileybury 3.2 (20). Old Ivanhoe 12.6 (78) d Williamstown CYMS 10.9 (69).De La Salle 6.9 (45) d Old Camberwell 4.8 (32).

■ Premier C Men’s. AJAX 27.18 (180) d Monash Blues 8.6 (54). Old Carey 20.21 (141) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 10.7 (67). Parkdale Vultures 14.23 (107) d Mazenod 3.10 (28). Hampton Rovers 11.15 (81) d PEGS 8.5 (53). Marcellin 12.13 (85) d Oakleigh 11.8 (74).

■ Premier C Men’s Reserves. AJAX 15.8 (98) d Monash Blues 5.8 (38). Old carey 16.9 (105) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 6.7 (43). Parkdale Vultures 18.22 (130) d Mazenod 1.5 (11). Hampton Rovers 21.9 (135) d PEGS 3.4 (22). Marcellin 9.8 962) d Oakleigh 6.8 (44).

■ Premier Men’s Thirds. Uni Blues 16.7 (103) d Old Scotch 9.13 (67). Old Xaverians 26.127 (173) d St Bernards 4.4 (28). St Kevins 7.10 (52) d Old brighton 7.7 (49)_. Old Trinity 13.5 (83) d Fitzroy 9.10 (64).

■ Premier Men’s Under 19. Old Xaverians 19.14 (128) d Beaumaris 4.5 (29). Old brighton 15.7 (97) d St Beds/Mentoiner 11.7 (73). St Kevins 11.11 (77) d De La Salle 7.11 (53). Uni Blues 8.10 (58) d Old Scotch 6.12 (48). Caulfield Grammarians 11.15 (81) d Williamstown CYMS 9.5 (59).

■ Division 1 Men’s. UHS-VU 19.9 (123) d Ormond 10.10 (70). Prahran 11.14 (80) d kew 7.8 (50). Parkside 12.9 (81) d Preston Bullants 12.7 (79). Therry Penola 14.13 (97) d Old Yarra Cobras 11.6 (72). Old Peninsula 16.13 (109) d West Brunswick 7.13 (55). (22). Marcellin 9.8 962) d Oakleigh 6.8 (44).

■ Division 1 Men’s Reserves. OId Peninsula v West Brunswick. Ormond 17.6 (108) d UHS-VU 3.8 (26). Prahran 12.5 (77) d Kew 9.7 (61). Parkside 15.20 (110) d Preston Bullants 5.4 (34). Old Yarra Cobras 11.8 (74) d Therry Penola 3.9 (27).

■ Division 1 Men’s Thirds. Collegians 15.9 (99) d Ormond 7.1 (43). Preston 14,.13 (97) d Mazenod 12.8 (80). St Bernards 15.10 (100) d PEGS 6.12 (48). Kew 19.20 (134) d Monash Blues 8.7 (55).

■ Division 1 Men’s Under 19. St Bernards 17.18 (120) d Fitzroy 9.9 (63). Old Haileybury v Old Melburnians. Old Xaverians 11.15 (81) d Old Carey 7.6 (48). Hampton Rovers 14.15 (99) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 5.12 (42).

■ Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 23.13 (151) d Bulleen Templestowe 6.4 (40). South Melbourne Districts 15.12 (102) d Aquinas 10.7 (67). MHSOB 14.17 (101) d Whitefriars 14.10 (94). St Marys Salesian 14.10 (94) d Wattle Park 10.12 (72). Elsternwick 16.17 (113) d Hawthorn 11.11 (77).

■ Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Brunswick 29.24 (198) d Bulleen Templestowe 2.5 (17). South Melbourne Districts 13.14 (92) d Aquinas 5.8 (38). MHSOB 19.10 (124) d Whitefriars 8.5 (53). St Marys Salesian 19.15 (129) d Wattle Park 7.5 (47). Hawthorn 11.15 (81) d Elsternwick 10.10 (70).

■ Division 2 Men’s Thirds North. Old Xaverians 18.13 (121) d Parkside 5.5 (35).

Old Carey 13.7 (85) d Marcellin 5.9 (39). Old Camberwell 9.5 (59) d Richmond Central 8.7 (55). Masala 14.15 (99) d Kew 7.4 (46).

■ Division 2 Men’s Thirds South. AJAX v Williamstown CYMS. Old Scotch 4.10 (34) d Hampton Rovers 2.12 (24). Mentone Panthers 22.10 (142) d De La Salle 6.9 (45). Old Brighton 20.13 (133) d Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 7.1 (43).

■ Division 2 Men’s Under 19. St Kevins 17.20 (122) d University Blacks 5.8 (38). Parkdale Vultures 16.10 (106) d St Bedes/ Mentoine 6.7 (43). University Blues 7.16 (58) d Oakleigh 6.7 (43). Old Trinity v Parkside. Old Camberwell 17.24 (126) d Old Ivanhoe 3.3 (21).

■ Division 3 Men’s. North Brunswick 12.20 (92) d La Trobe University 5.4 (34). Canterbury 12.10 (82) d St Johns 10.16 (76). Power House 45.26 (296) d Eley Park 7.5 (47). Richmond central 10.10 (70) d Chadstone 8.6 (54). Swinburne University 22.18 (150) d Albert Park 8.8 (56). Box Hill North: Bye.

■ Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Canterbury 9.8 (62) d St Johns 4.14 (38). Power House 33.27 (225) d Eley Park 1.2 (8). Richmond Central 21.16 (142) d Chadstone 1.2 (8). Swinburne University 21.12 (138) d Albert Park 5.4 (34). North Brunswick 17.8 (110) d La Trobe 8.9 (57). Box Hill North: Bye.

■ Division 3 Men’s Thirds North. Hawthorn v Old Yarra Cobras. MHSOB 8.6 (54) d West Brunswick 5.16 (46). Old Ivanhoer 37.27 (249) d Swinburne 2.6 (18). Marcellin 13.7 (85) d Box Hill North 11.7 (73). Whitefriars 10.13 (73) d Canterbury 7.4 (46). Old Xaverians 19.12 (126) d UHS-VU 6.3 (39).

■ Division 3 Men’s Thirds South. Parkdale 7.13 (55) d St Marys 5.13 (43). Mazenod v Masala. Oakleigh 9.215 (69) d Monash Blues 7.10 (52). Ormond 9.10 (64) d Elsternwick 4.14 (38). South Melbourne 12.7 (79) d Wattle Park 3.8 (26).

■ Division 4 Men’s Under 19. Beaumaris 22.8 (140) d MHSOB 3.2 (20). De La Salle 16.10 (106) d Bulleen Templestowe 7.4 (46). St Marys Salesian 12.14 (86) d Williamstown CYMS 7,11 (53). Old Xaverians 12.15 (87) d St Kevins 12.7 (79). Therry Penola v Caulfield Grammarians. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon: Bye.

■ William Buck Premier Women’s. Kew 7.9 (51) d West Brunswick 4.5 (29). Old Scotch 8.7 (55) d Collegians 1.2 (8). St Kevins 6.7 (43) d Old Yarra 1.3 (9). Coburg 10.8 (68) d Monash Blues 2.2 (14). MUWFC v Caulfield Grammarians.

■ William Buck Premier Women’s Reserves. Kew 3.1 (19) d West Brunswick 2.2 (14). St Kevins 5.7 (37) d Old Yarra Cobras 2.1 (13). Monash Blues 5.8 (38) d Coburg 5.1 (31). Old Scotch 8.14 (62) d Collegians 3.3 (21). MUWFC v Caulfield Grammarians.j ■ Premier Women’s. Aquinas v Williamstown CYMNS. Old Gerelong 8.6 (54) d St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 3.8 (26). Beaumarids 10.5 (65) d old Xaverians 6.9 (45). Fitzroy 6.7 (43) d Westbourne 2.0 (12).

■ Premier Women’s Reserves. Aquinas v Williamstown CYMS. St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 12.6 (78) d Old Geelong 1.5 (11). Beaumaris 7.8 (50) d Old Xaverians 2.5 (17). Westbourne forfeit v Fitzroy.

■ Division 1 Women’s. Parkside 8.9 (57) d Old Haileybury 4.3 (27). Collegiansd 4.6 (30) d Old Melburnians 1.6 (12). Old Brighton 6.6 (42) d Marcellin 2.3 (15).

■ Division 2 Women’s. Glen Eira/Old McKinnon 5.3 (33) d Oakleigh 0.1 (1). Hawthorn 4.1 (25) d Mazenod 3.3 (21). Power House 4.8 (32) d Whitefriars 2.1 (13). Hampton Rovers 5.4 (34) d Richmond Central 2.6 (18). Old Trinity 8.12 (60) d Old Camberwell 3.3 (21).

■ Division 3 Women’s. Box Hill North 4.4 (28) d Brunswick 0.5 (5). De La Salle 7.13 (55) d Parkside 2.3 (15). Therry Penola 13.11 (89) d La Trobe 3.6 (24). Old Carey 9.8 (62) d Wattle Park 3.5 (23). Preston Bullants 2.4 (16) d UHS-VU 2.1 (13).

■ Division 4 Women’s. Elsternwick 5.7 (37) d Albert Park 1.5 (11). MCC v Old Yarra Cobras, forfeit. St Marys Salesian 12.5 (77) d South Melbourne 1.0 (6). St Kevins 5.3 (33) d North Brunswick 1.4 (10). Kew 5.5 (35) d

West Brunswick 1.7 (13). Canterbury: Bye.

Eastern

■ Premier Seniors. Vermont 20.12 (132) d Berwick 5.4 (34). Rowville 12.11 (83) d Doncaster East 7.10 (52). East Ringwood 16.22 (118) d Norwoiod 5.8 (38). Blackburn 20.12 (132) d Noble Park 10.9 (69). Balwyn 17.6 (108) d South Croydon 10.14 (74). ■ Premier Reserves. Vermont 22.22 (154) d Berwick 0.0 (0). Rowvcille 10.7 (67) d Doncaster East 4.7 (31). East Ringwood 29.19 (193) d Norwood 0.4 (4). Noble Park 7.5 (47) d Blackburn 5.10 (40). South Croydon 11.14 (80) d Balwyn 9.3 (57).

■ Premier Under 19.5. Blackburn 23.13 (151) d Noble Park 3.4 (22). East Ringwood 14.13 (97) d Norwood 3.6 (24). Rowville 16.10 (106) d Doncaster East 4.8 (32). Vermont 3.10 (28) d Berwick 3.2 (20). Balwyn: Bye.

■ Division 1 Seniors. Mitcham 13.11 (89) d Beaconsfield 2.7 (19). Montrose 11.7 (73) d North Ringwood 11.5 (71). Park Orchards 20.15 (135) d Doncaster 9.6 (60). South Beklgrave 13.10 (88) d Bayswater 7.8 (50). Mooroolbark 15.10 (100) d Wantirna South 14.5 (89).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Mitcham 10.11 (71) d Beaconsdfield 4.4 (28). Montrose 11.9 (75) d North Ringwood 3.2 (2). Park Orchards 15.10 (100) d Donacster 2.5 (17). South Belgrave 18.10 (118) d Bayswater 4.2 (26). Wantirna South v Mooroolbark.

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. North Ringwood 15.12 (102) d Montrose 6.8 (44). Mitcham 4.9 (33) d Beaconsfield 4.7 (31). Park Orchards v Surrey Park. South Belgrave 29.16 (190) d Bayswater 3.2 (20). Wantirna South 9.12 (66) d Mooroolbark 7.6 (48).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Boronia 19.14 (128) d The Basin 3.4 (22). Waverley Blues 8,.8 (54) d Croydon 5.8 (38). Heathmont 12.11 (83) d East Burwood 5.8 (38). Templestowe 16.15 (111) d Lilydale 7.7 (49). Mulgrave 14.5 (89) d Ringwood 10.17 (77).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Boronia 13.11 (89) d The Basin 4.7 (31). Croydon 17.11 (113) d Waverley Blues 1.3 (9). East Burwood 11.15 (81) d Heathmont 5.2 (32). Templestowe 12.10 (82) d Lilydale 4.2 (26). Mulgrave 10.13 (73) d Ringwood 7.3 (45).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. Waverrley Blues 8.10 (58) d croydon 5.10 (40). East Burwood 12.7 (79) d Heathmont 2.7 (19). Mulgrave 11.8 (74) d Lilydale 6.5 (41). The Basin: Bye.

■ Division 3 Seniors. Coldstream 9.15 (69) d Fairpark 8.5 (53). Donvale 20.12 (132) d Silvan 4.12 (36). Knox 17,6 (108) d Ferntree Gully 6.8 (44). Surrey Park 11.15 (81) d Oakleigh District 7.7 (49). Upper Ferntree Gully 16.16 (112) d Warrandyte 6.6 (42).

■ Division 3 Reserves. Fairpark 10.3 (63) d Coldstream 8.1 (49). Donvale 24.18 (162)

d Silvan 1.3 (9). Ferntree Gully 10.15 (75) d Knox 3.6 (24). Surrey Park 7.7 (49) d Oakleigh District 7.4 (46). Upper Ferntree Gully 10.2 (62) d Warrandyte 6.8 (44).

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Knox 14.10 (94) d Ferntree Gully 10.5 (65). Surrey Park 13.10 (88) d Coldstream 10.5 (65). Upper Ferntree Gully 10.10 (70) d Warrandyte 3.8 (26). Donvale: Bye.

■ Division 4 Seniors. Croydon North MLOC 16.13 (109) d Nunawading 8.10 (58). Scoresby 16.18 (114) d Forest Hill 4.4 (28).

White-horse Pioneers 21.9 (134) d Chirnside Park 12.12 (84). Kilysth: Bye.

■ Division 4 Reserves. Croydon North MLOC 18.18 (126) d Nunawading 4.4 (28). Scoresby 19.16 (130) d Forest Hill 5.6 (36). Whitehorse Pioneers 13.9 (87) d Chirnside Park 3.5 (23). Kilsyth: Bye.

■ Division 4 Under 19.5. Scoresby 12.12 (84) d Mitcham 9.5 (59). Blackburn 10.15 (75) d Berwick 7.7 (49). Kilsyth 13.13 (91) d Wantirna South 5.1 (31). South Belgrave 9.4 (58) d Ferntree Gully/South Croydon 8.8 (56).

■ Premier Women’s. Vermont 6.7 (43) d Mount Evelyn 2.4 (16). The Basin 2.6 (18) d Boronia 2.2 (14). Whitehorse Pioneers 5.4 (34) d South Croydon 4.5 (29). Eastern Devils 7.7 (49) d South Belgrave 3.5 (23).

■ Division 1 Women’s. Knox 7.11 (53) d Beaconsfield 0.8 98). Donvale 3.6 (24) drew with East Ringwood 3.6 (24). North Ringwood 3.8 (26) d Park Orchards 1.1 (7).

■ Division 2 Women’s. Kilsyth 11.7 (73) d Chirnside Park 4.2 (26). Surrey Park 8.4 (52) d Montrose 5.2 (32). Berwick 9.11 (65) d Ringwood 0.0 (0). Waverley Blues 11.12 (78) d Blackburn 6.5 (41).

■ Division 3 Women’s. South Croydon 4.5 (29) d Mooroolbark 1.4 (10). Coldstream 3.6 24) d North Ringwood 3.23 (20). Eastern Devils 7.4 (46) d Croydon North MLOC 3.5 (23). Heathmont 8.10 (58) d Mitcham 2.4 (16).

■ Division 4 Women’s. Ferntree Gully 11.13 (79) d Boronia 1.1 (7). Baywater 23.22 (160) d Upper Ferntree Gully 0.0 (0). Nunawading 3.5 (23) d The Basin 3.2 (20). Fairpark 4.11 (35) d Wantirna South 3.5 (23).

Essendon

■ Premier Division Seniors. Pascoe Vale 22.18 (150) d Airport West 13.8 (86). Keilor 35.12 (222) d East Keilor 5.8 (38). Deer Park 20.16 (136) d Avondale Heights 13.10 (88_. Strathmore 10.14 (74) d Greenvale 10.11 (71). Aberfeldie 14.7 (91) d Essendon Doutta Stars 11.8 (74).

■ Premier Division Reserves. Pascoe Vale 11.22 (88) d Airport West 11.10 (76). Keilor v East Keilor. Avondale Heights 13.20 (98) d Deer Park 6.8 (44). Strathmore 17.24 (126) d Greenvale 1.3 (9). Aberfeldie 14.10 (94) d Essendon Doutta Stars 4.8 (30).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Oak Park 10.12 (72) d Craigieburn 6.7 (43). Hillsider 28.12 (180) d Keilor Park 10.8 (68). St Albans 18.12 (120) d Tullamarine 11.7 (73). Rupertswood 14.9 (93) d Roxburgh Park 13.11 (89). West Coburg 28.18 (186) d Moonee Valley 9.6 (60). Maribyrnong Park: Bye. ■ Division 1 Reserves. Oak Park 16.24 (120) d Craigieburn 5.2 (32). Hillside v Keilor Park. St Albans 13.13 (91) d Tullamarine 2.6 (18). Roxburgh Park 9.18 (72) d Rupertswood 9.4 (58). West Coburg 30.14 (194) d Moonee Valley 2.4 (16). Maribyrnong Park: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. Burnside Heights 15.8 (98) d Sunbury Kangaroos 11.8 (74). Coburg Districts 13.7 (85) d Glenroy 10.15 (75). Hadfield 18.13 (121) d East Sunbury 9.8 (62). Taylors Lakes 14.9 (93) d Northern Saints 13.9 (86). Westmeadows: Bye.

■ Division 2 Reserves. Sunbury Kangaroos 15.15 (105) d Burnside Heights 5.5 (35). Coburg Districts 14.12 (96) d Glenroy 8.10 (58). Hadfield 10.19 (79) d East Sunbury 3.1 (19). Northern Saints 14.8 (92) d Taylors Lakes 10.6 (66). Westmeadows: Bye.

■ Premier Women’s. Essendon Doutta Stars 12.16 (88) d Moonee Valley 0.0 (0). Oak Park 18.14 (122) d Keilor 0.0 (0). Hillside 5.7 (37) d Maribyrnong Park 4.4 (28). Aberfeldie 11.12 (78) d Westmeadows 1.1 (7).

Morn. Peninsula

■ Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 20.15 (135) d Mortnington 8.10 (58). Mt Eliza 16.10 (106) d Frankston Bombers 6.9 (45). Langwarrin 14.11 (95) d Frankston YCW 6.8 (44). Pines 13.14 (92) d Sorrento 8.17 (65). Rosebud 13.7 (85) d Red Hill 11.8 (74).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Mornington 8.6 (54) d Dromana 7.9 (51). Mt Eliza 18.14 (122) d Frankston Bombers 5.2 (32). Langwarrin 11.4 (70) d Frankston YCW 3.5 (23). Pines 8.8 (56) d Sorrento 8.7 (55). Red Hill 8.9 (57) d Rosebud 6.3 (39).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Bonbeach 10.10 (70) d Rye 8.11 (59). Devon Meadows 15.10 (100) d Chelsea 6.11 (47). Crib Point 19.120 (124) d Pearcedale 13.9 (87). Edithvale-Aspendale 16.15 (111) d Hastings 7.11 (53). Karingal 10.16 (76) d Tyabb 10.10 (70). Seaford 11.8 (74) d Somerville 7.9 (51).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Bonbeach 14.9 (93) d rye 1.7 (13). Chelseaq 10.10 (70) d Devon Meadows 5.6 (36). Crib Point 3.7 (25) drew with Pearcedale 3.7 (25). Edithvale-Aspen-dale 20.16 (136) d Hastings 1.0 (6). Tyabb 18.13 (121) d Karingal 3.4 (22). Somerville 9.8 (62) d Seaford 4.7 (31).

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SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

Northern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge 17.10 (112) d Greensborough 7.15 (57. Banyule 11.14 (80) d Bundoora 11.12 (78). Montmorency `14.23 (107) d Macleod 2.11 (23). North Heidelberg 15.7 (97) d Eltham 8.9 (57). Heidelberg 26.13 (169) d West PrestonLakeside 9.10 (64).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Montmorency 15.23 (113) d Macleod 6.4 (40). Banyule 20.18 (138) d Bundoora 1.4 (10). Greensborough 12.8 (80) d Hurstbridge 11.8 (74). Eltham 15.8 (98) d North Heidelberg 11.9 (75). Heidelberg 15.8 (98) d West PrestonLakeside 10.2 (62).

■ Division 1 Under 19.5. Heidelberg 14.7 (91) d Eltham 4.9 (33). Diamond Creek 11.10 (76) d Greensborough 11.5 (712). North Heidelberg 10.15 (75) d Banyule 9.10 (64). Montmorency: Bye.

■ Division 2 Seniors. South Morang 17.12 (114) d Northcote Park 14.5 (89). St Mary’s 10.11 (71) d Laurimar 10.10 (70). Thomastown 9.20 (74) d Panton Hill 5.15 (45). Whittlesea 12.15 (87) d Diamond Creek 11.6 (72). Lower Plenty 10.17 (77) drew with Watsonia 11.11 (77).

■ Division 2 Reserves. Thomastown 8.6 (54) d Panton Hill 5.6 (36). Laurimar 12.8 (80) d St Mary’s 4.6 (30). Watsonia 12.13 (85) d Lower Plenty 5.0 (30). Diamond Creek 16.13 (109) d Whittlesea 5.3 (33). South Morang 25.11 (161) d Northcote Park 4.4 (28).

■ Division 2 Under 19.5. South Morang 11.14 (80) d Thomastown 3.5 (23). Whittlesea 17.14 (116) d West Preston-Lakeside 9.11 (65). Hurstbridge 24.17 (161) d Lower Plenty 7.11 (53). St Mary’s 10.18 (78) d Laurimar 5.4 (34).

■ Division 3 Seniors. Old Pardains 13.12 (90) d Epping 10.14 (74). Heidelberg West 8.10 (58) d Old Eltham Collegians 7.13 (55). Mernda 13.10 (88) d Kilmore 12.14 (86). Kinglake 27.22 (184) d Reservoir 10.13 (73). Fitzroy Stars 13.12 (90) d Ivanhoe 10.8 (68). Lalor: Bye.

■ Division 3 Reserves. Old Paradians 12.8 (80) d Epping 5.3 (33). Old Eltham Collegians 15.16 (106) d Heidelberg West 3.4 (22). Kilmore 7.11 (53) d Mernda 7.7 (49). Kinglake 13.12 (90) d Reservoir 10.6 (66). Fitzroy Stars 16.14 (110) d Ivanhoe 4.5 (29). Lalor: Bye.

■ Division 3 Under 19.5. Mernda 5.9 (39) d Diamond Creek 4.9 (33). Bundoora 16.9 (105) d Panton Hill 8.9 (57). Greensborough 6.14 (50) d Old Paradians 6.5 (41). Macleod 16.11 (101) d Banyule 6.7 (43).

Outer East

■ Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 11.18 (84) d Upwey-Tecoma 9.8 (62). Narre Warren 18.17 (125) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.7 (55). Mt Evelyn 17.8 (110) d Pakenham 16.7 (103). Berwick Springs 6.6 (42) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.15 (39). Woori Yallock 16.9 (105) d Monbulk 7.14 (56). Officer 6.12 (48) d Emerald 6.9 (45).

■ Premier Division Reserves. UpweyTecoma 6.19 (54) d Wandin 8.4 (52). Gembrook-Cockatoo 10.11 (71) d Narre Warren 5.2 (32). Mt Evelyn 8.8 (56) d Pakenham 7.7 (49). Olinda-Ferny Creek 11.9 (75) d Berwick Springs 3.5 (23). Monbulk 9.11 (65) d Woori Yallock 3.8 (24). Officer 11.5 (71) d Emerald 9.4 (58).

■ Division 1 Seniors. Warburton-Millgrove 21.19 (145) d Powelltown 4.3 (27). Seville 9.15 (69) d Healesville 7.8 (50). Yea 16.13 (109) d Yarra Junction 7.8 (50). Alexandra 17.11 (113) d Yarra Glen 4.9 (33). Belgrave: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. WarburtonMillgrove 21.18 (144) d Powelltown 3.5 (23). Seville 8.4 (52) d Healesville 6.8 (44). Alexandra 17.4 (106) d Yarra Glen 5.6 (36). Yea 11.10 (76) d Yarra Junction 4.1 (25). Belgrave: Bye. ■ Under 19 Boys. Pakenham 11.13 (79) d Officer 8.4 (52). Narre Warren 20.8 (128)

d Gembrook-Cockatoo 5.5 (35). Upwey-Tecoma 21.14 (140) d Wandin 5.6 (36).

■ Under 18 Boys. Woori Yallock 9.9 (63) d Upwey-Tecoma 6.3 (39). Healesville 12.8 (80) d Seville 3.3 (21). Mt Evelyn 12.12 (84) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 3.6 (24).

■ Division 1 Women’s Seniors. Healesville 11.4 (70) d Belgrave 0.2 (2). Pakenham 3.5 (23) d Upwey-Tecoma 1.3 (9). Olinda-Ferny Creek 7.12 (54) d Berwick Springs 1.2 (8).

■ Division 2 Women’s Seniors. Wandin 9.12 (66) d Seville 3.5 (23). Monbulk 4.2 (26) d Woori Yallock 1.8 (14). Officer 5.1 (31) drew with Emerald 4.7 (31). WarburtonMillgrove 9.14 (68) d Thornton-Eildon 1.0 (6).

Southern

■ Division 1 Seniors. Cranborune 11.19 (85) d Bentleigh 8.15 (63). St Paul’s McKinnon 11.17 (83) d East Brighton 9.6 (6)). Dingley 24.13 (157) d Port Melbourne Colts 12.5 (77). Cheltenham 16.6 (102) d Springvale Districts 11.10 (76). Chelsea Heights 17.11 (113) d Mordialloc 6.3 (39).

■ Division 1 Reserves. Bentleigh 20.17 (137) d Cranbourne 3.1 (19). East Brighton 13.9 (87) d St Paul’s McKinnon 6.3 (39). Dingley 14.5 (89) d Port Melbourne Colts 8.9 (57). Cheltenham 15.14 (104) d Springvale Districts 6.2 (38). Mordialloc 14.9 993) d Chelsea Heights 13.6 (84).

■ Division 1 Open Grade. Heatherhill 14.16 (100) d Dingley 3.4 (22). Skye v Lyndhurst, Carrum Patterson Lakes 19.12 (126) d Highett 0.3 (3). Springvale Districts 7.9 (51) d Cheltenham 1.3 (9).

■ Division 2 Seniors. Caulfield Bears 11.10 (76) d Hampton Park 9.13 (67). Keysborough 10.22 (82) d Highett 8.12 (60). Doveton Doves 15.14 (104) d Endeavour Hills 7.12 (54). Murrumbeena 12.11 (83) d East Malvern 10.11 (71). St Kilda City 16.13 (109) d Skye 8.14 (62).

Western

■ Division 1 Seniors. Point Cook 13.9 (86) d Caroline Springs 7.20 (62). Spotswood 15.6 (96) d Point Cook 9.15 (69). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 7.9 (51) d Altona 7.8 (50). Hoppers Crossing 11.12 (78) d Parkside 10.9 (69). Werribee Districts: Bye.

■ Division 1 Reserves. Caroline Springs 17.10 (112) d Point Cook 3.8 (26). Spotswood 17.13 (115) ed Point Cook 1.3 (9). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 11.9 (75) d Altona 5.7 (37). Hoppers Crossing 19.12 (126) d Parkside 1.8 (14). Werribee Districts: Bye.

■ Division 1 Under 18. Werribee Districts 19.10 (124) d Newport 13.4 (82). Spots-wood 16.16 (112) d Hoppers Crossing 3.4 (22). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 15.16 (106) d Altona 2.4 (16).

■ Division 2 Seniors. West Footscray 15.9 (99) d Sunshine Heights 7.12 (54). Wyndhamvale 40.12 (252) d North Sunshine 3.1 (19). Braybrook 10.11 (71) d Suns 10.9 (69). Albanvale 9.9 (63) d Western Rams 5.7 (37). Sunshine 26.26 (182) d Laverton 7.1 (43). Albuion 27.21 (183) d Tarneit 0.0 (0). Newport 19.14 (128) d North Footscray 11.7 (73).

■ Division 2 Reserves. West Footscray 13.12 (90) d Sunshine Heights 5.7 (37). Wyndhamvale 27.18 (180) d North Sunshine 4.1 (25). Suns 18.7 (115) d Braybrook 2.9 (21). Albanvale 16.12 (108) d Western Rams 1.8 (14). Sunshine 25.23 (173) de Laverton 0.1 (1). Albion 32.15 (207) d Tarneit 0.1 (1). Newport 23.18 (156) d North Footscray 1.2 (8).

■ Division 2 Under 18. Sunshine Kangaroos 9.12 (66) d Werribee Districts 6.7 (43).

Point Cook Centrals 23.12 (150) d Point Cook 4.7 (31). West Footscray 17.12 (114) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 5.10 (4). Caroline Springs: Bye.

■ Senior Women’s. Werribee Centrals v Parkside Spurs. Caroline Spings Lakers 21.24 (150) d Laverton 0.0 (0). Suns 19.10 (124) d Wyndhamvale 2.2 (14). Yarraville Seddon

Eagles 16.12 (108) d North Sunshine 2.1 (13).

Kyabram District

■ Seniors. Avenel 14.12 (96) d Rushworth 8.10 (58). Nagambier 215.12 (102) d Dookie United 12.5 (77). Murchison-Toolamba 29.16 (190) d Girgarre 4.1 (25). Lancaster 20.8 (128) d Merrigum 9.9 (63). Shepparton East 26.21 (177) d Undera 1.0 (6). Stanhope 8.14 (62) d Tallygaroopna 7.8 (50). Violet Town v Longwood.

■ Reserves. Avenel 29.14 (188) d Rushworth 3.0 (18). Nagambie 18.17 (125) d Dookie United 5.6 (36). Murchison-Toolamba 12.17 (89) d Girgarre 1.0 (6). Lancaster 8.4 (52) d Merrigum 7.6 (48). Shepparton East 28.19 (187) d undera 0.2 (2). Stanhope 13.13 (91) d Tallygaroopna 3.5 (23). Violet Town v Longwood.

Riddell District

■ Seniors. Diggers Rest 8.6 (54) d Riddell 6.10 (46). Macedon 15.5 (95) d KLancefield 7.5 (47). Kyneton 10.13 (73) d Melton 4.6 (30). Romsey 9.10 (64) d Woodend-Hesket 8.9 (57). Wallan: Bye.

■ Reserves. Riddell 4.5 (29) d Diggers Rest 3.2 (20). Macedon 12.11 (83) d Lancefield 2.4 (16). Kyneton 11.12 (78) d Melton Centrals 4.2 (26). Romsey 19.15 (129) d Woodend-Hesket 4.4 (28). Wallan: Bye.

Geelong District

■ Seniors. Inverleigh 14.8 (92) d Anakie 12.10 (82). Bannockburn 18.9 (117)( d Bell Post Hill 8.67 (54). Werribee Centrals 20.12 (132) d Thomson 8.10 (58). Belmont 16.10 (106) d North Geelong 10.9 (69). Corio 18.18 (126) d GW Giants 10.6 (66). East Geelong 12.9 (81) d Winchelsea 8.5 (53).

■ Reserves. Anakie 4.6 (3) d Inverleigh 4.12 (36). Bannockburn 17.10 (112) d Bell Post Hill 4.2 (26). Werribee Centrals 15.13 (103) d Thomson 2.4 (160. Belmont 12.10 (82) d North Geelong 10.9 (69). Corio 8.9 (57) d GW Giants 8.8 (56). East Geelong 11.8 (74) d Winchelsea 5.6 (36).

Ballarat

■ Seniors. East Point 17.19 (121) d Ballarat 8.5 (53). Melton 16.9 (104) ed Darley 5.6 (36). Sunbury 25.12 (162) d Lake Wendouree 5.4 (34). Sebastopol 15.17 (107) d Melton South 4.10 (34). North Ballarat 16.13 (109) d Redan 9.10 (64). Bacchus Marsh: Bye. ■ Reserves. East Point 11.9 (75) d Ballart 4.10 (34). Melton 7.13 (55) d Darley 5.8 (38). Sunbury 22.11 (143) d Lake Wendouree 5.5 (35). Melton South v Sebastopol. North Ballarat 19.20 (134) d redan 2.5 (17). Bacchus Marsh: Bye.

Central Highlands

■ Seniors. Carngham 21.8 (134) d Creswick 10.5 (65). Bungaree 16.10 (106) d Springbank 7.11 (53). Gordon 14.13 (97) d Daylesford 8.8 (56). Dunnstown 9.8 (62) d Buninyong 8.10 (58). Rokewood Corindhap 17.10 (112) d Waubra 6.7 (43). Skipton 19.10 (124) de Learmonth 9.8 (62). Ballan 14.12 (96) d Clunes 6.14 (50). Newlyn v Hepburn: Abandoned. Beaufort: Bye.

West Gippsland

■ Seniors. Warragul Industrials 12.19 (91) d Koo Wee Rup 9.7 (61). Phillip Ilsand 15.6 (96) d Inverloch-Kongwak 9.12 (66). TooradinDalmore 13.12 (90) d Dalyston 8.8 (56). Cora Lynn 13.4 (82) d Nar Nar Goon 11.13 (79). Korumburra Bena 14.9 (93) d Bunyip 4.8 (32). Kilcunda 17.11 (113) d Garfield 2.2 (19). ■ Reserves. Koo Wee Rup 15.14 (104) d Warragul Industrials 7.3 (45). InverlopchKongwak 5.9 (39) d Phillip Island 5.4 (34).

Tooradin-Dalmore 29.23 (197) d Dalyston 0.0 (0). Nar Nar Goon 9.,4 (58) d Cora Lynn 6.5 (41). Korumburra Bena 13.15 (93) d Bunyip 2.2 (14). Kilcunda Bass 12.12 (84) d Garfield 3.6 (24).

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.4.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.25.45.5. Social or family events will likely take up much of your time. Your partnership affair will have an excellent outcome, and many of your dreams should come true.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.4. Lotto Numbers: 7.8.23.31.21.22. Relationships should improve if you avoid taking others' advice. Friends can be less than helpful and wiser to rely on your gut feeling in matters of importance and finances.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 6.7.8.9. Lotto Numbers: 3.7.23.35.41.11. Work could be more demanding, and for a relationship to progress, some inner conflicts should be solved. More social activity is needed, and you could be asked to play a leading role.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.5. Lotto Numbers: 3.5.6.13.24.34. It could be a lucky period for career and personal expansions, and much more happens in your social life. Friends could be sending out confusing signals, telling it as it comes.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 6.7.23.34.41.22. Relationships should deepen and take on a more severe note. Many will be making plans for permanent unions, and many will be in a more powerful position to call the shots.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 4.6.23.31.22.29. Plans for the future are looking good with a very appealing relationship offer. However, despite an improved financial outlook, something you seek to establish is insecure.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 9.5.7.3. Lotto Numbers: 7.3.5.42.31.22. Many of your hopes and desires can be fulfilled in a romantic relationship, and more energy is needed to pursue your love life ventures. There could be some luck in games of chance.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Dark Green

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.3.4.7. Lotto Numbers: 4.6.12..25.42.33. Your relationship affairs could need a bit of attention to keep moving forward. Some rethinking of your love affairs can lead to a decision about what you expect to gain through them.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 8.7.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 3.5.23.35.7.11. Health and fitness affairs could demand more attention and more focus on exercise and diet rather than rushing aimlessly. Love affairs should go well.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 6.8.3.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.26.45.33. Most should be heading into a better period and better financial security, and some will be able to take more time out to enjoy themselves.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.42.33. Take time to study the fine print before signing on the dotted line. Most should be feeling energetic and able to cope with anything. Your plans should take shape, and family affairs should start settling down.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 6.8.3.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.12.24.34.33. Sharing intimately with loved ones should ease any inner tensions. Some might feel that there is an element of secrecy coming from close ones, but all will be revealed in time.

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Scoreboard

NFNL Sunday

■ Under 12 Girls (1-2). Montmorency 5.10 (40) d Daqrebin 0.0 (0). Wallan 3.1 (19) d Eltham Red 2.0 (12). Yarrambat 10.12 (72) d Kilmore 2.0 (12). Diamond Creek 6.6 (42) d Whittlesea 4.7 (31).

■ Under 12 Girls (3). Research 6.5 (41)

d Epping 1.1 (7). South Morang 9.7 (61) d Mernda 1.1 (7). Eltham Black 10.10 (70) d Laurimar 2.1 (13).

■ Under 12 (1). Montmorency 9.7 (61) d Greensborough Green 2.5 (17). Yarrambat 8.,6 (54) d Eltham Black 4.2 (26). Mernda Blue v West Preston Lakeside. Eltham Red 13.16 (94) d Diamond Creek 0.0 (0). Laurimar Black: Bye.

■ Under 12 (2). South Morang Blue 3.5 (23) d Yarrambat Gold 3.4 (22). Epping 8.4 (52) d Whittlesea 2.6 (18). South Morang Gold 8.7 (55) d Panton Hill 3.4 (22). Thomastown: Bye.

■ Under 12 (3). Wallan 5.12 (42) d Greensborough White 0.4 (4). Mernda Red 3.6 (24) d kinglake 3.2 (20). Mill Park 3.6 (24) d Laurimar Teal 2.7 (19).

■ Under 13 (1). Eltham Black 9.7 (61)

d Whittlesea 3.6 (24). Diamond Creek 14.6 (90) d Greensborough 2.2 (14). Mernda Blue 9.4 (58) d Montmorency Black 6.9 (45). Yarrambat v Kilmore Blue.

■ Under 13 (2). South Morang 13.7 (85) d Montmorency White 1.2 (8). Wallan 11.5 (71) d Laurimar Black 1.1 (7). Research v West Preston Lakeside.

■ Under 13 (3). Kilmore White 5.5 (35)

d Hurstbridge 2.1 (13). Mernda Red 19.14 (128) d Laurimar Teal 1.1 (7). Mill Park 7.5 (47) d Eltham Red 6.3 (39).

■ Under 14 (1). Yarrambat 11.12 (78) d Diamond Creek Demons 2.2 (14). Greensborough Green 9.11 (65) d Montmorency 8.12 (60). Eltham Red: Bye.

■ Under 14 (2). Wallan 7.11 (53) d Laurimar Black 1.5 (11). Research 5.9 (39) d Kilmopre 1.3 (9). Epping 4.13 (37) d South Morang 4.0 (24).

■ Under 14 (3). Whittlesea 9.4 (58) d Diamond Creek Devils 2.0 (12). Panton Hill 12.4 (76) d Laurimar Teal 3.1 (19). Mernda 10.13 (73) d Greensborough White 2.2 (14).

■ Under 14 Girls (1). Diamond Creek 3.5 (23) d Mernda Blue 2.8 (20). Eltham 5.8 (38) d Laurimar Black 3.1 (19). Yarrambat: Bye.

■ Under 14 Girls (2). Montmorency Black 6.9 (45) d Wallan 1.0 (6). Darebin 3.3 (21) d South Morang 2.2 (14). Research: Bye.

■ Under 14 Girls (3). Laurimar Teal 3.10 (28) d Whittlesea 2.2 (14). Hurstbridge v Mernda Red.

■ Under 15 (1). Yarrambat 15.9 (99) d Kilmore 9.6 (50). Laurimar Black 11.15 (81) d Diamond Creek 3.8 (26). Eltham Black: Bye.

■ Under 15 (2). Whittlesea 11.10 (76) d South Morang 3.4 (22). Mernda 14.12 (96) d Hurstbridge 5.10 (40). Montmorency 10.13 (73) d Research 5.3 (33).

■ Under 15 (3). Greensborough 14.16 (100) d Laurimar Teal 7.4 (46). West Preston Lakeside 12.15 (87) d Eltham Red 2.4 (16). Wallan: Bye.

■ Under 16 (1). Eltham Black 11.8 (74) d Mill Park 3.12 (30). Yarrambat 9.15 (69) d Diamond Creek 3.4 (22). Montmorency Black: Bye.

■ Under 16 (2). Montmorency White 6.5 (41) d Eltham Red 2.12 (24). Wallan v Mernda. Whittlesea 12.11 (83) d Greensborough 4.9 (33). Laurimar v South Morang.

■ Under 16 Girls (1). Montmorency 4.9 (33) d Eltham 0.0 (0).Whittlesea 2.5 (17) d Kiomore 1.2 (8). Yarrambat v Diamond Creek.

■ Under 16 Girls (2). South Morang 5.3 (33) d Darebin 1.6 (12). Mernda 4.2 (26) d Diamond Creek 2.5 (17). Research: Bye.

■ Under 17.5 (1). Yarrambat 9.7 (61) d South Morang Blue 6.9 (45). Research v Whittlesea. Eltham Black 14.20 (104) d Montmorency 4.9 (33).

■ Under 17.5 (2). Laurimar 9.6 (60) d South Morang Gold 3.7 (25). Kilmore 22.18 (150) d Epping 2.5 (17). Mernda 16.11 (107) d Eltham Red 5.7 (37).

■ Under 18 Girls. Research 9.4 (58) d Eltham 0.4 (4). Yarrambat 11.7 (73) d Montmorency 2.6 (18). Diamond Creek 12.13 (85) d Whittlesea 1.2 (8).

● ● ● ● Yea Seniors sing the club song after their win at home against Yarra Junction.

■ Murrindindi’s three men’s seniors football teams - Alexandra and Yea in the Outer East League, and Kinglake in the Northern - all registered strong victories in last Saturday’s round. Yea, in its comeback year, rose on the OE Division 1 ladder, with another four premiership point, with victory at home against Yarra Junction: 16.13 (109) to 7.8 (50).

Ladder leaders Alexandra have put their loss of four premiership points (because of a salary cap infringement) behind them, and produced a match-winning result against Yarra Glen: 17.11 (113) to 4.9 (33).

At the top of the mountain, Kinglake played at home in the NFNL Division 3 clash against Reservoir, producing a morale-boosting 111point margin.

Murrindindi’s fourth side, Thornton-Eildon Women’s, were not so lucky. The Kangaroos are determined and put in solid performances every round in the women’s competition.

● ● ● ● Did you read our report last week about Alexandra being fined $40,000 for salary cap breaches? The club also lost four premiership points. Read more at LocalPaper. com.au

Kinglake matches

SENIORS

K’LAKE ... 4.6, 14.10, 22.14, 27.22 (184)

RESERVOIR .. 2.2, 5.5, 8.8, 10.13 (73)

Goalkickers. Kinglake: Damian Pywell 8, Leigh Gilbert 5, Ethan Robinson 4, Bailey Robinson 2, Shane Harvey 2, Jed Tyrrell, Mason McAllister, Thomas Clarke, Thomas McErlain, Lochlan Kelly. Reservoir: James El Mussalli 5, Zechariah Cuppen 2, Jack CraigSmith, Blayne Waters, Mark Ferraro. Best Players. Kinglake: Damian Pywell, Ethan Robinson, Bailey Robertson, Rohan King, Rye Johnson, Lachie White. Reservoir: Zechariah Cuppens. Jack Craig-Smith, James El Moussalli, Mark Ferraro, Nicholas Kosmas. RESERVES

K’LAKE ......... 3.0, 5.6, 9.8, 13.12 (90)

RESERVOIR ..... 1.1, 3.1, 8.4, 10.6 (96)

Goalkickers. Kinglake: Adam Wisem,an 6, Jackson Dwyer 2, Logan Cantwell 2, Jamie Chalmers. Reservoir: Mohamad Abbas 2, Dale Wells 2, Shannon McCleish, Julian Caminiti, Eamonn Maloney, Linden Young, Clayton Robson. Best Players. Kinglake: Adqam Wiseman, Logan Cabntwell, Ned Johnson, Matthew Newton, Brent Freeman, Jackson Dwyer. Reservoir: Mohamad Abbas, Shannon McCleish, Damien Petruccinai, Clayton Ronson, Linden Young, Dale Wells.

AFL Round 12

Thursday, May 30

Port Adelaide vs. Carlton (AO) (N)

Friday, May 31

Collingwood vs. Western Bulldogs (MRVL) (N)

Saturday, June 1

Hawthorn vs. Adelaide Crows (MCG)

West Coast Eagles vs. St Kilda (OS) (T)

Geelong Cats vs. Richmond (GMHBA) (N)

Sunday, June 2

Melbourne vs. Fremantle (TP)

Gold Coast Suns vs. Essendon (HBS) (T)

Byes: Brisbane Lions, GWS Giants, North Melbourne, Sydney Swans

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024 Free in The Local Paper

OUTER EASTERN LADDERS

DIVISION 1

SENIORS. 1. Alexandra, 223.53, 24. 2. Seville, 258.73, 22. 3. Healesville, 208.92, 20. 4. Warburton Millgrove, 140.53, 20. 5. Belgrave, 144.08, 18. 6. Yea, 114.73, 16. 7. Yarra Junction, 48.22, 8. 9. Powelltown, 15.38, 4. RESERVES. 1. Belgrave, 361.21, 28.2. Seville, 366.49, 24. 3. Healesville, 343.79, 20. 4. Warburton-Millgrove, 168.47, 16. 5. Yea, 101.89, 16. 6. Alexandra, 58.61, 16. 7. Yarra Junction, 44.56, 8. 8. Powelltown, 21.20, 8. 9. Yarra Glen, 14.20, 4. PREMIER DIVISION

SENIORS. 1. Narre Warren, 28. 2. Woori Yallock, 28. 3. Wandin, 20. 4. UpweyTecoma, 16. 5. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 16. 6. Mt Evelyn, 16. 7. Officer, 16. 8. Pakenham, 12. 9. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 8. 10. Emerald, 4. 11. Berwick Springs, 4. 12. Monbulk, 0. RESERVES. 1. Upwey-Tecoma, 24. 2. Wandin, 24. 3. Narre Warren, 20. 4. Mt Evelyn, 20. 5. Officer, 16. 6. GembrookCockatoo, 16. 7. Pakenham, 12. 8. OlindaFerny Creek, 12. 9. Monbulk, 12. 10. Woori Yallock, 8. 11. Berwick Springs, 4. 12. Emerald, 0. BOYS

UNDER 19. 1. Narre Warren, 28. 2. UpweyTecoma, 16. 3. Pakenham, 16. 4. Officer, 12. 5. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 4. 6. Wandin, 0.

UNDER 18. 1. Woori Yallock, 22. 2. Mt Evelyn, 18. 3. Healesville, 16. 4. UpweyTecoma, 12. 5. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 4. 6. Seville, 0. WOMEN

DIVISION 1. Healesville, 585.712, 28. 2. Pakenham 317.35, 24. 3. Upwey-Tecoma, 240.66, 16. 4. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 90.32, 8. 5. Berwick Sporings, 9.39, 4. 6. Belgrave, 17.88, 0. DIVISION 2. 1. Monbulk, 28. 2. WarburtonMillgrove, 24. 3. Woori Yallock, 22. 4. Wandin, 18. 5. Emerald, 10. 6. Officer, 10. 7. Seville, 0. 8. Thornton-Eildon, 0.

Women’s Football

■ Northern. Women’s Division 1. St Mary’s 8.6 (54) d Heidelberg 1.3 (9). Diamond Creek 8.5 (53) d Montmorency 6.6 (423). Banyule 7.9 (51) d Darebin 2.4 (16). Women’s Division 2. Fitzroy Stars 12.17 (89) d Darebin 0.1 (1). Ivanhoe 16.15 (111) d Montmorency 0.0 (0). Greensborough 5.9 (39) d Mernda 1.5 (11). West Preston Lakeside 9.16 (70) d Whittlesea 2.4 (16). Lower Plenty 11.11 (77) d Thomastown 1.2 (8).

Outer East

Junior Football

■ Under 12 Girls. Wesburn 1.7 (13) d Healesville 0.1 (1). Mount Evelyn 3.2 (20) d Woori Yallock 0.3 (3). Gembrook-Cockatoo 7.7 (49) d Emerald 0.0 (0). Monbulk 7.0 (423) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.3 (9). Wandin 3.4 (22) d Upwey-Tecoma 0.3 (3). Belgrave: Bye.

Outer East

DIVISION 1 - SENIORS

YEA ....... 3.4, 6.9, 11.9, 16.13 (109)

YARRA JUNC. .. 3.2, 4.4, 5.8, 7.8 (50) Goalkickers. Yea: Corbin Sutherland 5, Joe Bennett 3, Darcy Pell, Patrock Evans, Jack Christie, Cameron Evans, Ben Sandells, James Marasco, Blake Seeley, Sam Gregory. Yarra Junction: Brayton Mead 2, Jack Bishop, Robert Vleumink. Best Players. Yea: Cameron Evans, Blake Seeley, Joe Bennett, Patrick Magoga, Lachlan Beartie, Tyler Faulkner. Yarra Junction: Chris De Jager, Luke Spaulding, Jack Bishop, Troy Walkley, Joshua Read, Dylan Wiltshire.

ALEX. .... 3.4, 7.8, 13.10, 17.11 (113) YARRA GLEN .. 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 4.9 (33) Goalkickers. Alexandra: William Stewart 6, Edward Watkin 4, Josh Edwards 2, Mitch Parker, Nathan Georgiadis, Harrison Kelly, Thomas Massey, Tom Halligan.Yarra Glen: Josh Hawkins, Thomas Sullivan, Kenny Barden, William Duff. Best Players. Alexandra: Mitch Parker, Harrison Kelly, Angus Smith, Tom Boots, Thomas Massey, Stephen Steiner. Yarra Glen: Heath Chamberlain, Thomas Sullivan, James Brereton, Jim Marks, Nathan Der-ingowski, Sam Wood.

WARB. .. 4.6, 8.10, 13.14, 21.19 (145) POWELLTOWN ... 1.2, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3 (27) Goalkickers. Warbuton-Millgrove: Brock Caneva 3, Jake Byrush 2, Tom Barr 2, Jack Farrugia 2, Liam Westlake 2, Nelson Aldridge 2, Hudson Semple 2, Josh Sharp, Trent Elliott, Lachlanm Hewitt. Powelltown: Ryan Thompson, Ryan Simpson, Ben Wratten, Christopher Moreland. Best Players. Warburton-Millgrove: Jack Farrugia, Tom Barr, Dylan Walker, Tyson Henry, Brock Caneva. Powelltown: Mitch Cadusch, Daniel Keating, Ben Wratten, Nathan Moody, Ryan Simpson, Jason Walker.

SEVILLE ... 1.0, 5.7, 7.12, 9.15 (59) HEALESVILLE .. 3.3, 4.4,5.7, 7.8 (50) Goalkickers. Seville: Ryan Farrow 2, Nathan Thompson, Domenic Aloi, Mark Cecere, Nathan O’Keefe, Matt Di Petrantonio, Jack Nolan, Dean Eliades. Healesville: Max Donegan 2, Tyler Tweedie 2, Charlie Warren, Liam Senti, Jason Savage. Best Players. Seville: Nathan Thompson, Sonny Saniga, Shaun McMillan, Daniel Jacunone, Bayley Sciortino, Matt Di Pietrantonio. Healesville: Jason Savage, Charlie Warren, Campbell Frazzetto, Jeremy Newsome, Connor Ballingall, Brandon Murphy.

Belgrave had the bye. Reserves Best

■ Alexandra: Cooper Phillips, Ben Broadway, Jordan Rice, Tyson Pedlar, Callan Howell, Tom McKinlay.

■ Yea: Riley Slevin, Angus Antrobus, Reece Hargreaves, Austen Ross, Lachlan Scott, Laclan White.

Women’s Best

■ Thornton-Eildon: Rose Kealy, Isabella Weston, Tahnee Heard, Emma Whitehead, Ebony Price, Emily Kerr.

OE Netball

■ 13&U East. ROC 46 d Beaconsfield 6. Narre Warren 47 d Pakenham 18. Berwick 29 d Berwick Springs 5.

■ 13&U West. ROC 26 d Beaconsdfield 14. Pakenham 23 d Berwick 16. Narre Warren 59 d Hampton Park 9. Berwick Springs 22 d Cranbourne 14.

■ 15& East. Narre Warren 32 d Pakenham, 19. ROC 43 d Beaconsfield 11. Monbulk 27 d Woori Yallock 15. Berwick: Bye.

■ 15&U West. ROC 36 d Beaconsfield 13. Pankenham, 35 d Berwick 31. Narre Warren 92 d Berwick Springs 2. Victoria Samoa 51 d Cranbourne 2. Hampton Park: Bye.

■ Premier Division 17&U. Berwick v Woori Yallock. Pakenham 42 d Mt Evelyn 8. ROC 47 d Narre Warren 25. Wandin: Bye.

■ 17&U West. ROC 45 d Beaconsfield 24. Berwick 29 d Pakenham 20. Narre Warren 43 d Hampton Park 32. Cranbourne: Bye.

■ Premier Division A-Grade. Wanmdin 64 d Upwey-Tecoma 48. Narre Warren 89 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 15. Mt Evelyn 62 d Pakernham 31. Olinda Ferny Creek 63 d Berwick Springs 28. Monbulk 65 d Woori Yallock 39. Emerald 69 d ROC 44.

■ Premier Division B-Grade. Wandin 62 d Upwey-TYecoma 48. Narre Warren 67 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 30. Mt Evelyn 56 d Pakenham 42. Berwick Springs 48 d OlindaFerny Creek 37. Woori Yallock 55 d Monbulk 53. ROC 85 d Emerald 30.

Local Sport

Scoreboard LAKERS OPEN ACCOUNT

■ Premier Division C-Grade. Wandin 43 d Upwey-Tecoma 29. Narre Warren 50 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 15. Pakenham 29 d Mt Evelyn 23. Olinda-Ferny Creek 43 d Berwick Sporings 15. Monbulk 47 d Woori Yallock 18. ROC 39 d Emerald 33.

■ Premier Division D-Grade. Wandin 31 d Upwey-Tecoma 20. Narre Warren 32 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 6. Pakenham 39 d Mt Evelyn 14. Olinda-Ferny Creek 398 ed Berwick Springs 21. Woori Yallock 37 d Monbulk 27. ROC 27 d Emerald 14.

■ Division 1 A-Grade. Seville 77 d Healesville 29. Yarra Glen 80 d Alexandra 22. Yarra Junction 43 d Yea 36. Belgrave: Bye. Warburton-Millgrove: Bye.

■ Division 1 B-Grade. Warburton-Millgrove 63 d Powelltown 28. Seville 79 d Healesville 24. Yarra Glenm 72 d Alexandra 21. Yea 52 d Yarra Junction 34. Belgrave: Bye.

■ Division 1 C-Grade. WarburtonMillgrove 66 d Powelltown 5. Seville 56 d Healesville 5. Yarra Glen 77 d Alexandra 6. Yea 22 d Yarra Junction 21. Belgrave: Bye.

■ Division 1 D-Grade. Warburton-Millgrove 46 d Powelltown 5. Alexandra 24 d Yarra Glen 21. Yea 22 d arra Junction 15. Belgrave: Bye. Seville: Bye.

OE Junior Footy

■ Under 12 Mixed. Mount Evelyn 5.8 (38) d Healesville 3.0 (18). Upwey-Tecoma 11.9 (75) d Monbulk 0.1 (1). Belgrave 6.7 (43) d Seville 0.1 (1). Yarra Glen 16.15 (111) d Gembrook Cockatoo 0.1 (1). Wesburn 3.4 (22) d Emerald 3.3 (21). Wandin 10.10 (70) d Woori Yallock 4.1 (25).

■ Under 13 Mixed. Healesville 14.15 (99) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 0.0 (0). UpweyTecoma 6.4 -40) d Woori Yallock 6.3 (39). Mount Evelyn 13.12 (90) d Emerald 2.2 (14).

■ Under 14 Girls. Mount Evelyn 5.5 (35) d Belgrave 3.3 (21). Healesville 15.16 (106) d Seville 0.0 (0). Upwey-Tecoma 13.11 (89) d Wandin 1.1 (7). Wesburn 3.5 (23) d Emerald 2.5 (17). Olinda-Ferny Creek: Bye.

■ Under 14 Mixed. Mount Evelyn 5.11 (41) d Healesville 5.5 (35). Olinda Ferny Creek 12.14 (86) d Upwey Tecoma 3.6 (24). Monbulk 18.11 (119) d Yarra Glen 2.0 (12). Belgrave 16.17 (113) d Seville 0.0 (0). Gembrook Cockatoo 11.14 (80) d Wesburn 1.1 (7). Woori Yallock 15.10 (100) d Wandin 2.2 (14). More results on next page

Top of table clash goes Eagles’ way

■ The battle of the two unbeaten sides in NFNL Division 2 saw Whittlesea power home to pre- vail by 15 points over Diamond Creek at the Whittlesea Showgrounds.

A high scoring opening half saw the Creekers produce a clinical display, kicking nine goals and no behinds, to lead by six points, before the Eagles fired back to take the lead by the same margin at three quarter time, and never look back in a 12.15 (87) to 11.6 (72) triumph.

The victory is Whittlesea’s seventh consecu- tive win over Diamond Creek, dating back to 2013, and have now won eight straight matches to sit alone at the top of the MC Labour Division 2 ladder.

It was an even more impressive win consid- ering some of the Eagles’ star players such as captain Xavier Dimasi, VFL listed midfielder Blake Watson and deputy vice-captain Mitchell Andrews all not in the side. On top of that, Tho- mas Falls was sidelined in the third quarter and did not return, leaving the home side’s midfield shorthanded.

However, it was the efforts of Taidgh Bland and Lachlan Shinn-Mahony that willed Whittlesea over the line.

Bland was at his ball-winning best, producing some crucial clearances at stoppages all around the ground, while Shinn-Mahoney was com- posed with ball in hand and effective by foot, going on to kick the sealing major for his side.

Meanwhile Clancy Bland and Khaled El- Leissy were a superb ruck paring for Garry Ramsay’s side, with Matthew Atta, Harry Beattie, Riley Carter and Deakin Tennant all in- fluential in their own right.

With no Jacob Booth at their disposal, Tarwan Rennie and Dale Marshall were Diamond Creek’s most impactful midfielders, and were the catalysts to the visitors’ multiple good looks at goal throughout the game.

Ryan Pingree returned to the side and fin- ished with three majors but had the opportunity to put more through the big sticks throughout the afternoon, while Danyon Kambouris finished with two, including an excellent major in the second term.

Although the Creekers were accurate in the first half, six of their final eight shots of the match were behinds, three of them coming in the final term, which all but shut out a winning chance for last year’s minor premiers.

Andrew Tranquilli’s men got the perfect start to the match 90 seconds in through Daniel Jarvis, who continued his streak of matches kicking at least one goal.

Riley Powell opened Whittlesea’s account moments later before back-to-back majors from Ryan Pingree put the Creekers in a solid posi- tion.

But the Eagles kept piling on the pressure, forcing Diamond Creek to give up consecutive free kicks that led to goals, which Kane Johnson and Harry Beattie were the benefactory of.

The Creekers responded again, first thanks to Tarwan Rennie, who won the ball from the hitout of a forward 50 stoppage and snapped truly from 40 metres out, and then Bryce East, who converted his set shot, to give the away side a nine-point quarter time lead.

Whittlesea would have the quick start in the second term when Taidgh Bland found space inside 50 and kicked the goal with his left, re- ducing the margin to three points.

What followed was an outstanding three- minute patch from Diamond Creek where they slotted four majors in quick succession to com- pletely turn the momentum of the match to their favour.

The Eagles didn’t help themselves by giving away some ill-disciplined free kicks in that burst, however the highlight was Kambouris who pro- duced one of the goals of the match, nailing the running shot from 40 metres out on a tight angle to kick the fourth successive major of the chain.

Andrew Tranquilli’s side had suddenly got out to 14-point lead, before a Jack Taylor major and some more Eagles behinds reduced the defi- cit to six by the main break.

More goals were to come to start the third term, none more impressive than Whittlesea’s Max Dyson, who gathered, bounced and slotted the running shot on goal to give his side back the lead.

Both sides would trade majors before the Eagles went into three quarter time six points to the good.

Whittlesea would press their opposition throughout the opening 10 minutes of the final quarter, with repeat inside 50 entries putting a usually resolute Diamond Creek defence on the backfoot.

The home side could only manage behinds initially, before a second Jack Taylor goal looked to seal victory for the Eagles.

The Creekers tried to respond again and did manage a major from their 23rd player Blake Wylie to reduce the margin to 11 points, but Whittlesea would have the last say, as Lachlan Shinn-Mahony streamed into the open goal to make it a 17-point ball game, all but capping off a terrific afternoon for himself and the Eagles. - Nicholas Sacco/NFNL

■ Kinglake opened its 2024 NFNL Division 3 campaign in stunning fashion, with a powerful 111-point win over Reservoir at Kinglake Memorial Oval.

With both sides without a victory heading into Saturday’s clash, it was a 10-goal to three second term that set up the 27.22 (184) to 10.13 (73) triumph for the Lakers in what was a high-scoring contest.

It’s their second highest score since joining the NFNL and their second total over 60 points this season. As a result of their big margin of victory, they now boast the best percentage of any side currently in the bottom four.

The home side were regularly able to move the ball from end to end, in large thanks to Rohan King who helped set up multiple plays from defence.

Lachie White took numerous intercept marks for Kinglake and connected with a busy midfield. The ball went into the forward fifty with speed and precision where goal-kickers cashed in.

Shane Harvey booted two majors in the first term before playing further up the ground later in the game, but it was Damian Pywell who led the way and slotted home eight majors, including five in the third term.

Leigh Gilbert proved a handful with five goals, while Ethan Robinson kicked four majors playing in both the midfield and up forward.

Bailey Robinson got plenty of it and gave his forward good looks with low, flat passes, and it was the even spread of contributors which propelled Kinglake to their first win of 2024.

Although the magnitude of the victory may have surprised many, Kinglake had been gradually improving over the past four weeks since their loss to Heidelberg West in Round 4.

After being punished when turning the ball over against highly ranked teams recently, the ball use and decision-making was better this time.

“It was reward for effort over the last four weeks,” Kinglake coach Dave Florance said.

While the Lakers moved the ball smoothly, the Mustangs suffered from poor field kicking and most turnovers resulted in a score by the home side. The most frustrating aspect for their fans was the long kick into forward fifty which was not to the advantage of their forwards and was regularly picked off by Laker defenders.

There were some bright spots for Reservoir despite the score line. Captain Zechariah Cuppens was a stand-out in the midfield and finished off his work with two goals after missing last week.

His effort on the final siren would’ve been one of the highlights of the day had he been able to kick the major. He grabbed the ball in defence and kicked to Alex Mills on the wing, then ran hard to present and marked at about 45 metres out on an angle. The effort deserved full points but narrowly missed.

His major early in the

when he dodged and weaved before snapping truly from the

Reservoir coach Rohan Davies labelled his side as a “work in progress” post-game as they still search for their maiden victory of the

Davies liked the work of his stand-out players and also gave a tick to Dean Johnson. Johnson began in the ruck but then went forward to quell the dominance of the Kinglake defence. - Doug Long/NFNL

● ● Whittlesea 12.15 (87) d Diamond Creek 11.6 (72). NWM Studios.

Jack Craig-Smith and Rob Holland also impressed through the midfield while James El Moussalli booted five on the day and could’ve had an even bigger bag, had he have not missed a few shots on goal.

third term was his best

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season.

● ● ● ● Kinglake 27.22 (184) d Reservoir 10.13 (73). Photo: NWM Studios.

BRIDGES SEND MESSAGE

■ Hurstbridge continue to stamp their author- ity in the NFNL Division 1 competition, claim- ing their fifth consecutive win in a 55-point thumping of Greensborough at Greensborough War Memorial Park.

A huge six-goal to nothing first term set the tone for Joel Cordwell’s men, as despite the margin reducing to seven points by half time, the Bridges were in control for the remainder of the match to prevail 17.10 (112) to 7.15 (57).

The Bridges now sit comfortable in second position on percentage while the Boro, who have now lost three straight games at home, fall to fifthJoelposition.Naylor and Blake Fitzgerald both man- aged three majors for the victors, with star midfield duo William Cookson and Mitchell Moschetti incredibly dominant for the away side.

The hosts were led by the return of Joel Trudgeon from VFL duties, while skipper Jack Johnston again finished as his side’s best.

The contest was fierce and full of stoppages early, with both teams applying frantic pressure from the first bounce.

Bailey Jordan would eventually kick the first major of the day after winning a free kick and converting his set shot from 20 metres out.

The key difference between the two sides early was their efficiency both around the ground and entering their attacking 50.

This was highlighted by Moschetti early in the term, who had options galore inside 50 but instead opted to lower the eyes and find Blake Fitzgerald on the lead, before the forward went back and converted.

Raiders overcome slow start

■ Old Paradians are now four wins from four matches at home in the NFNL Division 3 competition after defeating Epping by 16 points at Garvey Oval.

The Blues had all the answers in the first half, leading by 29 points at quarter time, and 20 points by the main break thanks to some effective plays inside 50, before the Raiders turned the tables with an eight-goal to three second half to prevail 13.12 (90) to 10.14 (74).

Blair Healy finished as his side’s best and was excellent in the forward line and in ruck when required, he finished the afternoon with one major for the hosts.

Jack Nicolo was another standout for the Raiders and continued his strong start to season by making an impact in the defensive half before being equally as influential in midfield later in the game.

Anthony Cafari and Michael Boundy kicked three goals apiece, the latter now doing so in back-to-back games and has also managed at least one goal in all five matches he has played in 2024.

Young gun Cooper Scott was terrific for Epping and was a key contributor to his side’s strong opening half. Luke Lirosi was just as important, applying pressure to his opponents on every occasion.

Sebastian Latina kicked a game-high four majors for the visitors, with all four goals coming in the opening half, one of them being the first major of the match.

The Raiders responded immediately to Latina’s opener through a goal out of nothing from Kyle O’Sullivan but they would fail to have a major impact on the scoreboard for the remainder of the quarter as the match was played predominantly in Epping’s forward half.

Epping looked the better of the two sides throughout the middle of the ground, allowing them to create multiple entries inside 50. As a result, they would produce nine more scoring shots, four of them turning into goals, to help establish a 29-point quarter time buffer.

Every time the ball found its way to the Raiders’ forward line in the first term, the pressure coming from the Blues’ defenders was too much for their attacking players to handle, forcing consecutive turnovers.

But Ben Turner’s men came out a more determined looking side in the second term, and with two quick majors from Boundy and Lachie Kerr, the gap closed to 17 points.

Epping’s pressure was still intense; however, they weren’t able to convert their inside 50’s into goals as efficiently as they did in the previ-

ous term, kicking four behinds before Latina managed his second goals to settle to visitors.

Boundy kept the forward pressure up for Old Paradians, eventually kicking his second, before the Blues’ Latina capped off an astonishing second term with two more goals to make it four majors for the afternoon.

The Raiders went into the half-time break feeling more confident in their ability to bring get the game on their terms, but the visitors still finished the quarter 20 points in front.

With that confidence, the momentum of the match swung in the home side’s favour to start the second half and they were rewarded with the first three goals of the term.

Jack Nicolo turned it up a gear through the middle, creating some brilliant passages of play and having a direct impact on the Raiders’ scoring pressure.

Healy kicked the third of the trio of majors to give the Raiders the lead, an advantage they would not lose for the rest of the game.

The Blues meanwhile were reduced to one goal courtesy of Adrian Alfonsi, the home side on the other hand continued to pile on the majors themselves as Boundy, Kyle Mahoney and Struan Thomson all converted inside 50 entries into goals.

The onslaught led by Boundy saw Old Paradians lead by 14 points at the final change, but that was soon cut to eight inside the first few minutes of the last quarter, with a superb passage of play from defence leading to a Daniel Rakhlin goal for Epping.

Mahony fired back for the Raiders, as he managed to produce a soccer goal after a contest deep in the goal square to restore the 14point margin.

Anthony Cafari, who had already produced a strong performance prior, had another brilliant quarter in the last, with some particularly impressive efforts throughout the forward line and in midfield.

He would kick his third and final goal of the match to make it a 21-point margin halfway through the quarter to all but seal the game.

Epping struggled to get the ball out of their defensive 50, with the Raiders’ pressure too intense for the visitors, a complete reversal to what the two sides were producing in the opening quarter.

Rakhlin managed to add one more major to the Blues’ score, but it was the Raiders who had done enough to prevail by 16 points on their home deck. - Sheridan van Gelderen/NFNL

From the halfway point of the first term, goals were coming in a flurry for the Bridges, with Joel Naylor and Luke De Goldi both adding to the scoreboard as well as Caelan Anderson who fired two for the quarter.

It gave Hurstbridge a 35-point quarter time advantage, keeping Greensborough to just two behinds in the process.

But Matthew Hyde’s men came out firing in the second quarter, chipping away at the deficit they faced at the first change. Fresh off a four- goal effort last week, Charlie Bowes got the Boro’s first goal on the board before Jamie Smith got his team right back in the contest by taking multiple contested marks deep inside 50 and converting both shots on goal within minutes of each other.

Joel Trudgeon was fantastic all day, but his best effort for the hosts came in the second term when he was pressured to the boundary by a defender and still managed to split the big sticks, making it four Boro goals in a row and lifting the atmosphere at War-Memorial Park.

A Brody Glenn tackle 20 minutes into the quarter was the perfect representation of Greensborough’s performance throughout the period, as he desperately lunged to make the tackle as Hurstbridge looked to rebound.

Campbell Walsh had the chance to make it five unanswered goals and reduce the margin to within a kick right before the half time siren, but unfortunately for the men in green he couldn’t convert.

The margin seven points at the main break, with the Bridges this time being the side held goalless for a quarter.

However, with the game right in the balance, it was Hurstbridge who reverted back to their efforts at the start of the match and dominated the third term with another six-goal quarter.

Kye Agosta drew first blood for the Bridges’ eight minutes into the quarter after slotting a miraculous goal from the boundary. They would win the next centre clearance and find Bailey Jordan, who had no issues with his set shot, handing his team a 17-point lead and some breathing room.

William Cookson was everywhere in the sec- ond half, constantly getting first hands to the ball and also impacting the scoreboard to further extend his side’s advantage.

Trudgeon would break Hurstbridge’s three- goal run halfway through the third term, crumbing in the goal square and claiming his second major for the match.

But the Bridges replied immediately through Naylor who snapped truly for a goal, and the visitors were close to breaking the game apart.

A pinpoint pass from William O’Dwyer- Richards found Brody Glenn all alone in the pocket but could only register a behind from the tight angle which would’ve been a crucial goal for Boro.

Hurstbridge pounced on the opportunity given to them and they finished the term strongly, with Moschetti extending his team’s lead to 38 points right before the three quarter time siren with a stunning finish.

Joel Cordwell’s men put the game to bed early in the final term. Cookson and Naylor both found the big sticks within the opening five minutes of the quarter to push the margin out to 50 points. They would produce the next three goals of the match to give them a game-high 69-point lead, before some late Boro majors saw the fi- nal result settle at a 55-point triumph for the in- form visitors. - Jack Ryan/NFNL

■ Division 13. Heidelberg West 2 17 d South Morang 4 11. La Trobe 4 32 d Greensborough 6 19. Epping 5 40 d Bundoora 9 23. Montmorency 5 27 d Thomastown 5.

■ Division 14. Epping 6 21 d Epping 7 19. Kilmore 9 35 d Hurstbridge 8 8. Hazel Glen 4 19 d South Morang 5 14. Hazel Glen 5: Bye.

Goulburn Murray

■ Seymour Under 12. Broadford 6.126 (523) d Tabilk 3.4 (22). St Mary’s V Seymour. Wandong 4.10 (34) d Alexandra 2.3 (15). Yea: Bye.

■ Seymour Under 14. Broadford 13.14 (92) d Tabilk 3.5 (23). Wandong 4.6 (30) d Alexandra 2.6 (18). Seymour: Bye. Yea: Bye. ■ Goulburn Murray Under 16 (2). Yea v Moama. Seymour 7.19 (61) d Broadford 1.0 (6). Euroa 19.23 (137) d Alexandra 2.3 (15).

OE Junior Footy

■ Under 16 Boys Ranges. Monbulk 22.12 (144) d Upwey Tecoma 3.3 (21). Gembrook Cockatoo 15.11 (101) d Healesville 5.8 (38). Wandin 11.11 (77) d Yarra Glen 5.7 (37).

■ Under 16 Boys Yarra. Emerald 10.10 (70) d Wesburn 8.12 (60). Woori Yallock 18.17 (125) d Healesville 5.8 (38). Upwey Tecoma 8.12 (60) d Olinda Ferny Creek 1.4 (10). Wandin 19.12 (126) d Mount Evelyn 11.4 (70).

Under 16 Girls. Monbulk 8.12 (60) d Emerald 1.2 (8). Mount Evelyn White 22.18 (150) d Upwey Tecoma 0.0 (0). Mount Evelyn Maroon v Upwey Tecoma. Wesburn 3.3 (21) d Healesville 2.3 (15).

● Greensborough 17.10 (112) d Hurstbridge 7.15 (57). Photo: NWM Studios. NFNL

HUNTER TAKES HONOURS AT ECHUCA

■ A Monday night meeting at Echuca commenced the week and local trainer Susan Hunter took the honours with a stable double – 8Y0 BGS Folly-Take Five Stella gelding Be A Good Scout in the 2160 metre Moama Bowling Club Pace and 5Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Niki No No mare Twilight Beach the Lloyd Sound Pace over 1755 metres, both driven by Goulburn Vally based David Moran.

Be A Good Scout (gate four) after pressuring the pacemaker Wheres Wood Wood (gate two), crossed to lead for the last half of the journey to register a head decision in a thrilling finish from Wheres Wood Wood along the sprint lane returning a mile rate of 2-00.9.

After The Chase (gate three) came from last on the markers to be third a half head away. Twilight Beach led all of the way from the pole in her event to account for Malava Miss by 1.4 metres which trailed from inside the second line, with Speedy Spida third 6.1 metres back after racing three wide solo from the bell. The mile rate 2-00.4.

■ Ever reliable 9Y0 Artistic Fella-Madam Narryna mare Roslyn Gaye bred, raced and trained by Tongala’s Gary Merkel at start number 223 landed the 1755 metre Super Clean Linen Service Pace following a perfect drive by Damian Wilson.

Beginning with her usual flare from gate three, Roslyn Gaye led throughout to greet the judge for the twenty first time, defeating Ozzie Joy (three pegs) by 4 metres in 1-57.8. Sunstar (gate two on the second line) came from two back to make the final bend six wide when flashing home for third 5.6 metres away.

■ Wahring father and son – Paul and Kevin Weidenbach caused a major upset in the Arch Electrical Trotters Mobile over 1755 metres when 5Y0 Majestic Son-Imdemimondaine 5Y0 gelding Ivar scored at odds of $61.00.

Having only his second start for the stable, Ivar spent most of the race four back along the markers and three back approaching the home turn before angling wide in the straight and sprinting brilliantly to blouse the leader Kellybush by 1.5 metres.

Favourite Ikigai after galloping away from gate three on the se’cond line at the start giving away a tidy start ran home late for third 1.7 metres back.

■ Avenel trainer Greg Norman’s 6Y0 Bettors Delight-Surprise Party gelding Stag Party (Ellen Tormey) was successful in the 2160 Rich River Autobody Works Pace over 2160 metres.

Settling mid-field in the moving line from gate two on the second line, Stag Party (three wide home turn) ran on best to prevail by a half neck from Animado off the back of the weakening leader Interpretation in a rate of 2-00.1. Believe In Forever (four wide home turn) was third a half head away in another tight finish.

■ Carisbrook duo Tori Hutchins (trainer) and Luke Dunne (driver) landed the 2160 metre Echuca Moama Show Society Trotters Handicap with The Girls Gotflair, a 9Y0 daughter of Angus Hall and Petite Flair who was making her 194th race appearance.

Raced by Kingston’s Steve Martin, The Girls Gotflair was given a sweet trip from barrier two trailing Midnight Avenger inside her and when eased to the outside on the final bend, ran home best to record her 14th victory when gaining the day by 6.8 metres over the pacemaker. Starlight Red (barrier three) after trailing the pair was third 2.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.7.

Terang on Tuesday

■ Terang was Tuesday’s fixture featuring what once was one of the highlights of the provincial season instigated many years back by the Western District clubs – The Tontine Series with two heats and a final creating competitive racing, but sadly no longer.

It is now a one off race with a stake of $15,000 for both trotters and pacers. It was the powerful local Marg Lee stable that snared both races –exciting 4Y0 Captaintreacherous-Keayang Secret gelding Keayang Tokyo taking the McLardy McShane Tontine Pacing Championship over 2180 metres and 4Y0 Imperial Count-Ann’s Monarch gelding Imperial Monarch the Terang Co-Op Rural Store the Tontine Trotters Championship over the longer journey of 2680 metres.

Harness Racing

Keayang Tokyo driven by Lochie Cook after going forward from outside the front line was able to cross Elusive (gate three) entering the back straight on the first occasion which had pressured Keayang Honeyjoy (gate two) which had taken over from polemarker Silver Mystique at the start.

Allowed to bowl along, Keayang Tokyo kicked on straightening as Young Bluey eased three wide from one/one in the last lap to give chase, but couldn’t reel the leader in, going down by 1.9 metres in a new track record mile rate of 1-55 (last half 56.4 – 28). Lincoln River which was left exposed when Keayang Tokyo took over was a game third 9 metres away.

■ Imperial Monarch (Glen Craven) which had produced an unbelievable performance to win at Melton after galloping away the previous Saturday, was re-handicapped to 40 metres and after settling at the tail of the field as Scotts Creek trainer/driver Anthony O’Connor led aboard the in-form 5Y0 gelding Our Villa Boy led and ran along.

Moving to be one/one for the final circuit, Imperial Monarch was able to drop to the back of Our Villa Boy approaching the home turn inside Luvski which galloped shortly after and after easing outside him in the straight, proved too strong to score by 3.2 metres. Mister Blindside (four pegs) was third albeit 24.4 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.6 (last half 58.7 – quarter 30).

■ Former jockey Ricky Debono was a winner when 5Y0 Racing Hill-Hannas Delight gelding Bid Sledgehammer trained by him at Freshwater Creek (Geelong District) led throughout from the pole with Ash Warton in the sulky to defy all challengers in the Terang Co-Op Mitre 10 Pace over 1680 metres, accounting for Imagination Oro along the sprint lane which trailed from inside the second line by 2.4 metres in a rate of 159.3. Super Code after racing parked from gate three was third a half neck back.

■ Matty Horsnell training out of the Lee property was successful with Rockabilly Ringo, a colt by Rock N Roll World from Room With A View in the Greavesys Fruit and Veg 3Y0 Pace over 1680 metres.

Driven by Glen Craven, Rockabilly Ringo was sent forward from outside the front line to shadow the pacemaker Eastbro Kozzy (gate six) which had crossed Sea Hunter (gate four). Finishing his race off well, Rockabilly Ringo greeted the judge 3.7 metres in advance of the leader, with Our Better Bro third a neck away. The mile rate 1-58.9.

10 races at S. Hill

■ A massive ten event program was held at Swan Hill on Wednesday featuring competitive racing all through the late afternoon and evening on a very fast track.

The Tasco Fuel Swan Hill Pace over 1750 metres opened the program with Ararat freelance reinsman Michael Bellman showing why he is one of the best after combining with Mildura’s Andrew Vozlic aboard 8Y0 Sportswriter-Blissful Lombo entire Social Writer to gain the day. Taken back from gate five at the start to settle four pegs as Epic Ernie (gate four) led, Social Writer never left the markers and whizzed home along the sprint lane to blouse Epic Ernie by a half neck, with Tuesdays Edition (three pegs) from inside the second line easing three wide in

the straight for third 5.5 metres away. The mile rate a slick 1-55.3.

■ The 1750 metre Tasco Quality Fuel Battlers In The Bush Maiden Pace is a regular highlight at Swan Hill Meetings and Tatura father and daughter Craig and Abbey Turnbull were victorious with Otis Rising, a 4Y0 gelded son of Sweet Lou and Our Opinions.

Leading out from gate two, Otis Rising was rated to perfection and never headed, reaching the wire by an easy 12.7 metre margin in advance of Feng Shui Star (four pegs) which used the sprint lane, with She Is Lovely (one/four) using the sprint lane for third 9.5 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.8.

■ The second Battlers In The Bush again over 1750 metres was a triumph for Gower East partowner/breeder/trainer Ross Conway when 8Y0 Julius Caesar-Varanasi mare Cornelia having her first outing since January 2020 bolted in.

Driven by James Herbertson, Cornelia ran her rivals ragged from gate three to prevail by 9.9 metres from Freak Out (one/one – three wide home turn) and Mussel Shoals which ran home late from the rear third 1.9 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.2.

■ Birchip’s Gary Living landed a double on the night with a pair of eight year olds – Art Major-Stylish Jasper mare Stylish Gem the Tasco Premium Lubricants Mares Pace over 1750 metres and A Rocknroll Dance-Sancerre gelding A Rocknroll Jet the Tasco Adblue Specialist Pace over 2240 metres.

Stylish Gem (Kerryn Manning) settled six back in the moving line from gate three on the second row and after gaining a three wide trail in the last lap on the back of Smooth Techy, eased wide on the final bend and finished her race off well to score by a half neck from I Of The Hurrikane (one/four) which switched to the inside in the last lap and used the sprint lane on turning.

Netra came from the rear to make the home turn six wide for third. The margins a half neck by a head in a mile rate of 1-56.4. A Rocknroll Jet (Jackie Barker) led virtually throughout from gate five to record an impressive 9.2 metre margin in 1-58.4 over Joe Costa’s Bettor Star along the sprint lane from three pegs, with Majestic Sue third a metre back after trailing and easing off the inside on turning.

■ Marong trainer Trevor Patching who won many races at Nyah in the past when based in the Mallee was successful with 6Y0 Fly Like An Eagle-Life Of Elinka gelding Soar in the Graeme Hayes Real Estate Challenge Pace (2nd Heat) over 2240 metres.

Driven by Jackie Barker who also finished the night with a double, Soar was given a cosy passage from gate two trailing pacemaker Starzinhereyes (gate five) before easing off the inside to gain the day by an easy 13.4 metres in a rate of 1-59.9. Redbank Molly was third from mid-field 6.3 metres away.

■ Moyreisk trainer/driver Ashley Ainsworth blew punters away after 5Y0 Majestic Son-Aldebaran Etta mare Faith Full scored in the 1750 metre Tasco Deisal Maiden Trotters Mobile paying odds of $31.

Given an easy time four pegs from the extreme draw as polemarker Leggy Peggy and I Am Harro (gate three) cut at each another from the start, Faith Full after angling to be one/two in the last lap finished best to prevail by 1.5 metres from a game I Am Harro which was the run of the race, with Night Sly (three pegs –one/one last lap) third 2.7 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.7.

Double Day

■ Thursday was double day with Maryborough racing in the afternoon and Ballarat at night.

Sutton Grange trainer Ross Graham’s consistent of late 6Y0 Tell All-Poets Glory gelding Whats The Tea driven by James Herbertson snared the VHRC/What The Hill Standing At Woodlands Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres much to the delight of owner Emily Holmes.

Trapped wide from gate four as Zesta La Go Go showed blistering speed to lead from outside the front line, Herbie pressed on to assume control in the back straight on the first occasion and Whats For Tea just lasted to score by a head from Zesta La Go Go which came

Sulky Snippets Sulky Snippets

This Week

■ Meetings for the week :, Wednesday –Ballarat, Thursday – Charlton/Shepparton, Friday – Mildura, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Cranbourne, Monday – Maryborough, Tuesday – Shepparton.

off his back in the straight. Tetra ran her usual honest race for third from mid-field 14.8 metres back. The mile rate 2-05.4. Very much in-form 4Y0 Used To Me-Eringa Belle mare Avant Guard made it two for the trio when successful in the VHRC/Tactical Approach Standing At Alabar Trotters Mobile again over 2190 metres.

Going forward three wide from outside the front line to eventually park outside You Got Me Good which had crossed polemarker Nothing I Want at the bell after racing outside her, Avant Guard outstayed his rivals to record a strong 4.7 metre margin over You Got To Be Good, with Poppy Popstar holding third 1.9 metres back a nose ahead of the fast finishing Kyvalley Picasso from the tail. The mile rate 2-02.3.

■ Kurunjang co-trainers Maree and John Caldow landed the 2190 metre VHRC/GBL Properties Pace with Roll With Joe-Indigo Smile filly Midnight Mojo returning a mile rate of 2-02.3 much to the delight of the McKenzie family which bred and race her.

Driven by John, Midnight Mojo led all of the way from gate three to account for Classically Smooth off a three wide double trail from the rear last lap which flashed late. Over The Line (one/two – three wide last lap) was third a half neck back.

■ John was to bring up a driving treble after Sedgwick part-owner/trainer Shane Hall’s smart 5Y0 mare Montana Cheval, a daughter of Sebastian K and Hilltown Ashley greeted the judge in the 2190 metre VHRC/Renown Silverware Trotters Mobile and Toolern Vale trainer Shane Hoban’s 9Y0 Quite Easy-Lucky Monarch gelding Easy Pickings the VHRC/Haras Des Trotteurs Discretionary Trotters Handicap over the long 2690 metre trip.

Montana Cheval after beginning fast from gate five to lead was given no peace by a fierce Boutika outside her which began equally as fast from gate seven.

Holding a margin on the final bend, Montana Cheval had 3.2 metres to spare on the wire from Hurricane Jane (one/two – three wide home turn), with My High Peak using the sprint lane for third 1.1 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.9.

Easy Pickings coming from 10 metres possied five back in the moving line with Sonny Brook leading from gate three before handing over to Dhoni Trouble which had eased off her back.

Making a swift dash forward in the last lap to join Dhoni Trouble on the home turn with Zarem (40m) following, Easy Pickings ran home nicely to prevail by 2.5 metres from Tripod (10m four pegs) which eased wide in the straight. Zarem was third 1.7 metres away. The mile rate 2-03.5 in a terrific race. Both Aldebaran Boyd outside the leader and Illawong Armstrong (40m) locked wheels on the final bend putting themselves out of business.

■ The first heat of the South West Diesel & Mechanical Services Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres was the ‘race of the night’ at Ballarat with reliable 6Y0 Majestic Son-Lady Mackendon gelding Meilicki the victor for Daylesford duo Anne Maree Conroy and brother Glenn who regularly drives the horse. Settling four back in the moving line from the extreme draw with the lead changing a number of times, Mielicki charged home out wide on turning to blouse Sosomaori (one/two – one/one at bell) by a neck who was first up since last November. Son Of A Sun was game when third a nose away after racing exposed for the trip from gate two on the second line. The mile rate 2-01.

STRADBROKE HANDICAP UPDATE

■ One of Australia’s best sprint races in coming up shortly, the Stradbroke Handicap, has been won by many a champion galloper over time.

Before acceptances the money came for the home town fravourite, Antino, who we saw in Melbourne

He won the Sir Rupert Clarke classic at Caulfield Cup time in great fashion.

At his most recent outing he showed his class with one of the best runs you could ever see winning the Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm, coming from last after missing the start over 1200 metres.

He was ridden by a jockey who goes back a fair way, who rode here in Victoria for many years in Vlad Duric, later being successful overseas.

On that run he had got to be hard to beat, from his 15 starts until then, he had won 10.

He showed us in Melbourne how could he was winning the Sir Rupert.

Another smart type is the Graeme Begg trained four-year-old mare, Magic Time, who is racing well.

She won the All Aged Stakes in great fashion coming right away. That took her record to six wins from her 11 starts with two seconds, all in top company. She will be hard to beat here dry or wet.

Another that will be hard to beat if he goes around here, is another top-notcher, I Wish I Win, who has shown how good he is.

Prepared by top trainer, Peter Moody and Katherine, he hasn’t raced for some time, but already has proven himself amongst the best around.

He had his last run back on April 6, when a good third in the T.J.Smith Stakes, behind another of Peter Moddy’s troop, Chain Of Lightning, who has since been sold for stud, but will continue racing.

Before he went for a spell back on October 14, he was only beaten by a long neck by another top galloper, Think About It, who may also go around here.

He is one of the best going around and if he starts and if right, he can win.

Another that was impressive in winning was the Sydney galloper, Swarz , back on May 4, taking home the Canterbury Guineas.

He beat a good field of young horses to win in good fashion.

He is by the good sire, Zoustar, who is producing well, and getting winners all over Australia. I feel the likes of the older horses will be too seasoned for him.

One that did put in a good run intop company last start, was the Mick Price-Michael Kent trained four-year-old, Amenable, of whom they both have a high opinion.

It was Group one event, the All Aged Stakes, so it was a good effort.

Another noted sprinter who always puts in is the Sydney mare, Espiona , who has battled against the best.

It may have been a bit out of its depth in the All Aged Stakes , but comes up against some top-class horses here too.

Another of the best running around at present

Ted Ryan

I felt the barrier put paid to his chances in the recent Doncaster Handicap when he drew 15, and couldn’t get going.

He is a good galloper, and you can’t leave him out.

Then you have the Moody stable entry who surprised beating her stablemate, later sold ,will go to stud, but the new owners want to keep racing her for the time being.

I think the others will be too strong.

Learning to Fly is next, and was due to run in the Arrowfield Sprint, but was scratched.

Prior to that has shown ability, having only had six starts for top trainer, Annabel Neasham, winning three with a second for over$1½-million.

Two narrow defeats before missing in the Arrowfield, stick with her she has ability.

Another you can never dismiss is Private Eye,

prepared by Joe Pride, at Warwick Farm, is ever so consistent, you can never let him run against you.

A winner at six years of age of over $10 million, and always puts in as shown in the All Aged Stakes when a good third.

The top mare, Bella Nipotina, is one, that always puts in, and her run in the T.J.Smith was a beauty, when she finished a good second behind Chain of Lightning, with I Wish I Win, third, back on April 6. So far, she has accumulated over $8 million for connections, prepared by Ciaron Maher.

There were good runs by three Victorians in the Goodwood. Benedetta won in classic style for trainer, Jason Warren , with Jamie Kah aboard.

Stretan Angel ran second for Philip Stokes, ridden by Daniel Stackhouse. Another Victorian, I Am Me, also prepared by Ciaron Maher, ran fourth.

Gold Coast trouble

■ Bren O’Brien of Straight Up says that tracks are rarely out of the spotlight, especially the Gold Coast track, which has come under scrutiny after a renovation did not work out as planned.

A few of the race meetings have had to be moved as the newly laid turf recovers, and they have now decided they move . It is now planned a new $ 1 million race will be moved to Doomben.

● ● I Wish I Win. Racing Photos.

Things To Do

‘Art and craft does help people a lot’

■ Jun Liu is a watercolor artist and has opened a shop/ gallery/ workshop space in Ashburton

In the front it is the shop area. Some 10 female crafters/ artists showcase their handmade products, including handmade jewellery, skincare products, clothes, prints, greeting cards and other accessories. None of the women are migrants.

In the back of the shop it's the art area. Jun installed rails on the walls for hanging paintings and set up four long tables with 24 chairs in the middle of the area.

Five female artists display their watercolor paintings and oil paintings on the walls.

Jun bought a huge amount of materials for painting and crafting workshops. Materials include watercolor and acrylic paints, paper, canvas, sketching boards, easels, beads, fabric, ribbon/ and other materials.

Jun tells the story of a lovely older lady: “I first met her in the street after I came out of Ashburton Library. She had long messy grey hair and hunchback.

“ One day she came to my shop and asked me if I could display her paintings and sell them.

In the beginning I did not believe she was an artist. She he brought five paintings to me. Then I realised that she was an artist.

“I said to her: '”but you didn't sign your name on the paintings?” She said,'”I don't want people to know me.' I said: ' can I have your name?' She said : “Christina”.

I said: “We can't just sell a piece of paper to people. We have to frame them.” She said she could not afford framing her paintings. I said:

“Maybe I can go to some op shops next week and get some frames.” Two days later I bought frames and framed her paintings. ct your newspaper.

Jun continues: “During these three months , I met lots of local artists. Some of them are professional artists, some are amateurs. They are happy to see a gallery in this area.

“I display three acrylic paintings painted by an old man . He is not a professional artist. He told me he had stroke 20 years ago and it damaged his brain. He painted them after he got better.

“But because the brain damage he could not exactly recognise colours and figures. So he had to ask other people what the colour was before he painted.

“He told me those paintings were gift to me becausehe was happy to see a gallery here. He said , if i like I can keep them and if I don't like them I can put them in the bin.

“I said, yes I would hang them up on the wall, because they are the symbol of human beings' strength and non stopping pursuit of beauty. His paintings are not as good as professional artists' but I think it's another kind of beauty to express human being's life.

“I found that art and craft activities do help people a lot. A lady who attended my free watercolor painting workshop told me, some people, especially older women have went through bad marriages or experienced some unhappy things.

“They joined art or craft workshops to connect with people, so for them learning a new skill was not the purpose.

“Painting and crafting are a way to keep them mentally healthy and still keep connected with other people.

“ A young mother had told me that her son was a little bit addicted to playing games on her phone.

“So joining a craft workshop helped him to stay away from PC games for a while and making a bracelet as a Mother's Day gift was a great way to get the mother and son bond tighter.”

Jun is wondering about turning her enterprise into a non-profit organisation, and seeks someone who might become aq director to assist.

“I still want to keep this workshop running,” says Jun. . “Only non-profit organisations can be eligible for applying funding from philosophical foundations and only non-profit organisations can get help from Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre.

“If I can get help from Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre I might get someone who is good at marketing. But to register a non-profit organisation, three people are required to be directors of the board.

“I don't know very many people,because I don't have family in Australia and I only got working rights 2.5 years ago. After I asked some people whether they could be a director, I only got one " yes" from a friend.

“It is a big problem for migrants: it's hard to get a job when migrants don't have Australian education certificates and work experience.

“Especially when they even can't speak English well. For female migrants, it is even harder if they have young children at home. Art and craft are the best way to get into workplace, because people can do it at home.

“Those nine makers are members of a nonprofit organisation: Sister Works. It's a place where female migrants can get trained and it supports them to be financially independent.

“Isx it possible to find someone who is interested in being a director of the board?” Jun asks.

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Artists or crafters who wish to use the space to run their own workshops, can do so.

General hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 5 pm.

Workshops can be organised during business hours.

Private appointments and hours are available (out of business hours).

Workshops for adults include

■ Art: watercolor painting, acrylic painting workshop

■ Craft: untutored crotchet and knitting, freshwater pearl Jewellery making

Workshops for kids include:

■ Art: watercolor painting, acrylic painting

■ Craft: jewellery making, greeting card making/ key ring decoration making/ wind chime making/ decoratiing picture frame.

Rates are $70 for two hours, or $100 for three hours. There are four long tables and 24 chairs for the workshop space.

The two-hour watercolor painting workshop for $ 10 with code ‘The Local Paper’.11am to 5 pm .

The one-hour jewellery making workshop for kids is $10 with code "The Local Paper’, 11 am to 5 pm .

The gallery walls can be used for artists to display their paintings. A 20 per cent commission applies.

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Suzanne Frances Aiello© of Hillside, Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names SUZANNE DENNEHY, S.F. DENNEHY, S F DENNEHY, Suzanne DENNEHY, DENNEHY Suzanne, SUZANNE F. Dennehy, Suzanne Dennehy, Suzanne F. DENNEHY, Suzanne Frances Dennehy, SUZANNE F DENNEHY, SUZANNE F. DENNEHY, Suzanne F. Dennehy, Suzanne F. Dennehy, DENNEHY SUZANNE FRANCES, Suzanne Frances DENNEHY, SUZANNE FRANCES DENNEHY, Suzanne, SUZANNE, Suzanne F, Suzanne F., DENNEHY SUZANNE, S.D., SD, SFD, S.F.D., and SUZANNE AIELLO, AIELLO SUZANNE FRANCES, SUZANNE FRANCES AIELLO, SUZANNE F AIELLO, SUZANNE F. AIELLO, S.F. AIELLO, S F AIELLO, AIELLO SUZANNE, Suzanne F. AIELLO, Suzanne AIELLO, AIELLO Suzanne, SUZANNE F. Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, Suzanne Aiello, Suzanne Frances Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, Suzanne F. Aiello, S.A, SFA, S.F.A., and Keilor Bookkeeping Services, accounts@keilorbookkeeping.com.a., Suzanne Dennehy, Vittoria2106, Aussie Frozen Treats Pty Ltd, Polly Ood, mde0228, suz.poochie1968, and all other variations however styled, punctuated, spelled, ordered, or otherwise represented as pertaining to me and my estate, since rebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording number RPP4463900051002103529603, Proclamation date the 3rd day of April 2024. Thus, severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Suzanne Frances Aiello© in fraudulent debased DogLatin, GLOSSA.

Public Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Anna Maria Salerni©, of Macleod, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30953 88600, Proclamation Date 1 March 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Anna Maria Salerni© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

Public Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Carmina Patricia Trani©, of Pascoe Vale South, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30953 87603, Proclamation Date 29th February 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Carmina Patricia Trani© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

Public Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

Ella Danchenko©, of Pascoe Vale South, Victoria State, is not a voluntarily transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of all associated Copyright Protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as The Commonwealth of Australia, Public Record Number RPP44 63900 05100 30902 13600, Proclamation Date 29th February 2024; severing Usufruct Subjugation ties with the Australia Corporation in its entirety. The occupying corporate government of Australia and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected Financial Instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Ella Danchenko© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin; Glossa.

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