The Local Paper. Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition. Wed., Oct. 2, 2024
■ A number ofYarra Ranges Shire ex-Mayors are being returned to Council with opposition.
Cr Fiona McAllister was the only nominee for Ryrie Ward, when the Victorian Electoral Commission finalised nominations last wee.
Cr Richard Higgins had no competition when nominations closed for Chirnside Ward.
Current Mayor Cr Sophie Todorov has two opponents in Melba Ward: Chris Tem pler and Mitch Mazzarella.
Veteran Councillor Len Cox is being challenged for Walling Ward by David Ferrier.
Streeton Ward sees a contest of two nominees: Sigrid Petersen and Jeff Marriott.
There are seven nominees for O’Shannassy Ward currently representated by Cr Jim Child. His opponents, in ballot paper order, are Wil Mikelsons, Karen Duke, James Talbett, R. Jane Stormer, Chloe Bond and Dylan Little.
Lyster Ward sees a three-way contest between Mick Spruhan, Peter McIlwain and Divesh Sareen.
Mr Spruhan’s vision is “to enable residents, ratepayers, businesses and organisations to have a contact they can be confident in as far as communication goes”.
Mr McIlwain want to see “a council and community that has the information and resources necessary to address the impact of climate change now and in the future utilising innovative and practical solutions and best practice in technology, resources and management. A supportive society where difference is valued and where we flourish culturally and economically.”
Mr Sareen said: “My vision for Yarra Ranges Council is to create a vibrant, inclusive community where every resident feels heard and supported. By addressing local challenges like traffic, health, and accessibility, I aim to ensure our council works transparently and effectively, fostering a thriving environment for all.”
In the O’Shannassy Ward, Cr Child said: “Whether you live here or visit, you will see how much we value our natural beauty, how
● ● Cr Fiona McAllister connected our communities are, and how balanced growth makes this the best place in the world.”
Competitor Wil Mileksons said: “Council has an important role in ensuring that all of us thrive and that our local environment is protected. Together, we can continue building a supportive, vibrant and diverse community by delivering the infrastructure and services we all need.”
Ms Duke said: “Communication, honesty, accountability, and transparency is key to our community voice for a balance. I believe in change as long as it is good for the community and the wellbeing of residents for a positive outcome. That projects of economics, social and cultural development is community driven and resourced.”
Ms Stormer said: “Ensuring connected and healthy communities is my starting point. I wish to support the community adaptions necessary in an era of significant economic, demographic and climate shifts. Our capacities for resilience and regeneration will come from considering and codesigning with our amazing local communities and their extensive knowledge bases.”
Ms Bond said: “My vision is for all people, animals, and natural land within the Yarra Ranges Shire to thrive alongside each other.”
Mr Little said: “I believe in a more sustainable, equitable, and just society than the capitalist system we live today. Everyone deserves a dignified existence regardless of ability to work or wage bracket. If we make choices that reflect the interests of all working-class people, there is clearly enough for everyone.”
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Local Briefs
$1 million winner
■ A generous Yarra Junction woman has confessed she has been delighted to stand by her promise and pay off her brother’s mortgage after scoring $1 million in a Weekday Windfall draw.
The women held one of the three Division One winning entries nationally in Weekday Windfall draw 4446, drawn Monday, September 23. Each entry took home $1 million. In addition to her generous act of kindness, the winning woman said that she looks forward to booking a well-earned holiday to Fiji with her husband.
Her winning marked four-game entry was purchased at Yarra Junction Newsagency, 2454 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction
“During the CFA inquiry one of the Assistant Chief Officers told the inquiry that we were asking young volunteers to drive trucks that were older than they were, because some of the trucks were 30 years old, and that is true,” Ms Lovell said.
“These trucks were in operation before the firefighters were even born. These vehicles are now well and truly at the end of their life span and not exactly safe or fit for operation.
“This state is in a dreadful financial position, thanks to Labor’s incompetence and mismanagement.
“I actually passed an ambulance the other day that had some very clever graffiti on the back of it. It said: ‘In an emergency, dial 000. Dial 1 for an overworked paramedic, dial 2 for an underpaid policeman and dial 3 for a fireman with a garden hose, due to underfunding of equipment for the fire services.’
“That summed up exactly what is going on in our emergency services in this state. This government have mishandled the state finances,” Ms Lovell said.
She gave the example of a new CFA truck, originally to be delivered to Shepparton, were directed to Mildura and Warrnambool.
We recently had the ladder platform in Bendigo break down, on August 29.
“ It broke down while the firefighters were fighting a fire above a shop. It had lifted a irefighter up on its platform, and the firefighter had to scramble to safety because the mechanics that operated the platform failed, so he was stuck up in the air fighting the fire but he had to get down somehow.
● ● Wendy Lovell MLC
“He had to risk his safety to scramble down from the platform because the truck could not lower the platform.
“The ladder platform that was to come to Shepparton was to replace an old aerial appliance in Shepparton, which is just basically a truck that has an extendable arm with a hose on the end of it – a stick with a hose on the end of it – on top of the truck.
“ There was a risk assessment done by the CFA, prior to the fire services reform, that deemed Shepparton to be the highest risk area in the state, due to the large metreage we have at our food processors,” Ms Lovell said.
Walsh backs EV
■ Retiring Murrindindi Shire Councillor
John Walsh was complimentary about the Council’s electric vehicle when he spoke at last week’s meeting.
“It was appropriate that Cr Haslam and I travelled to and from Melbourne using Council’s EV,”Cr Walsh said
“I repeated a similar journey in the EV for an MAV function later in the month. Initial range anxiety was completely eliminated by the ease in which the range of the EV catered for the return journeys regardless of the four different routes used over the two trips, with sizeable margins to spare.
“Of all the trips I have taken in 12 years as a Councillor, only the ones to Bairnsdale and perhaps Wodonga would require a top up somewhere during the return journey.
“I encourage everyone in Council to use the current and future EVs whenever possible and encourage the wider community to look closely at purchasing an EV especially when replacing a second car used for shorter range trips.
“Prices are reducing and ranges are increasing,” Cr Walsh said.
Riding Club menu
■ The Yea and District Riding Club provided a Salmon Wellington meals for members of the Rotary Club of Yea meeting held last Thursday (Sep. 26) at Yea Golf Club.
■ Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell says that some CountryFire Authority vehicles were older than their drivers.
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Ash on Wednesday Airbnb tax hurts locals
■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLesih has spoken in State Parliament about the Allan Labor Government Airbnb Tax.
“When we look at Airbnb properties, whether they have been there for victims of family violence or not, this is a bit of a tax on women, because 62 per cent or 65 per cent I think of hosts are women,” Ms McLeish said.
“A lot of the people that are involved in the turnaround and cleaning between one tenant or holiday-maker or person who is using it on a short-term basis and another are usually woman.
“We have people who are using these properties who are workers coming for short-term work on different projects.
“You see in country areas if they are building a particular bridge or doing a major road build – which has not happened for donkeys in my electorate – that the workers will find somewhere to stay because they need to have somewhere close.
“We had a big project in the Upper Yarra dam where they pretty well rebuilt the wall, which was an enormous project over a couple of years, and they would have been looking for this type of accommodation.
“I have had a lot of feedback, because the Governmen t thinks that these properties are all going to go into the longer term rental market. Brian from the Upper Yarra tells me that he and his wife have three self-contained units that they have been running for 16 years.
Long Shots
“He said: ‘Our permit to operate from the Shire of Yarra Ranges only allows us to have guests for a maximum of 14 nights
“They are not allowed to have longstay or permanent tenants, so these are properties that are not going to be returned to the longer term rental market. He is very concerned about this 7.5 per cent tax that will be collected.
“ Tony from Marysville has been operating properties for quite some time –cottages. He is talking about the same issue as Brian and says: ‘I can’t rent my cottages out permanently because my business permit doesn’t allow it.
“This is a Previous Murrindindi situation and a Yarra Ranges situation. It is the same. They have permits to operate which give particular conditions.
“Some people may know Woods Point Woods Point is quite remote. It is a very small community in my electorate.
“It is way beyond Mansfield , probably an hour and a half on a dirt road. There are only 27 people who live in Woods Point
“There are not a lot of work opportunities, but there is a pub and there is a shop and there is a police station, because it is a very popular destination for people who want to do activities in the great outdoors. A lot of hunters, fishers and shooters go there. This is from Amy : ‘We purchased this house to run an Airbnb to support my family and help us to be able to afford to live in this remote town’.”
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Hawkswell
■ A voice familiar to Yea picnic race meeting attendees has retired. Legendary race caller Ron Hawkswell retired on August 31, choosing that day to call his final race, as it was 50 years to the day since his first.
Wallan arrests
■ Police have charged two teenagers following alleged back-to-back aggravated burglaries in Canterbury in the early hours of Monday morning last week (Sep. 23)..
It is alleged three offenders turned off the power and gained access to a property in Flinders Avenue at about 12am where they stole a car key and cash belonging to the elderly occupant who was home at the time.
The trio then allegedly attended another property on Winson Green Road where they again turned off the power and attempted to gain entry but were unsuccessful.
They allegedly walked to a nearby property on the same road and gained entry to the garage.
Police were alerted to their presence and were quickly on scene, arresting the three teens in the backyard of the home.
It is understood the offenders were allegedly located wearing masks and gloves.
Two 17-year-old boys from Wallan were charged with two counts of aggravated burglary, attempted aggravated burglary, theft and going equipped to steal.
One boy was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date and the other boy was remanded in custody.
A 12-year-old Narre Warren boy was released and will be cautioned at a later date.
‘Congratulations’
■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher has extended congratulations to a number of local residents.
“I’d like to congratulate Gordon Simpson, returned President of the Alexandra District Traders and Tourism Association, and his supportive executive group,” Cr Gallagher said.
“I’d also like to congratulate the 1st Alexandra Scout Group and particularly, the young Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers who confidently and professionally shared their annual presentations and recognition of valued volunteer contributions.
“And, following the recent AGM of the Alexandra Race Club, it’s fitting that we celebrate Alexandra Race Club being awarded Country Picnic Racing Club of the year for 2023-24.
“The club is exceptionally humble about its achievements and never seeks recognition for the financial contribution it makes to so many wellbeing-focused organisations in Alexandra and beyond,” Cr Gallagher said.
Wanted on warrant
■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Craigieburn woman Hayley Terei.
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the 33-year-old in relation to a burglary where firearms were stolen and contravening a community corrections order.
Terei is known to frequent the Hastings and Craigieburn areas.
She is described as being approximately 158 centimetres tall, medium build and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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1000 offences
■ Police detected more than 1000 traffic offences as part of a major road policing operation during Victoria’s snow season.
Operation Eastern Snow saw police highly visible, with enforcement targeted on roads heading to and from snowfields including Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mount Hotham
Almost half of offences detected were for speeding, with the majority of drivers caught travelling between 10-kmh and 25-kmh over the limit.
Buses and heavy vehicles were a major focus during the operation, with police working alongside Safe Transport Victoria to intercept vehicles at designated checkpoints and conduct safety compliance checks.
Police issued 233 heavy vehicle offences during the operation.
They also conducted 3381 preliminary breath tests and 432 roadside drug tests during the operation, with five drink driving offences and nine drug driving offences detected.
The total 1177 offences detected during Operation Eastern Snow included:
■ 518 speeding offences – 368 for speeding between 10-kmh and 25-kmh over the speed limit;
■ 233 heavy vehicle offences;
■ 145 defect notices;
■ 72 unregistered vehicles;
■ 45 defect notices;
■ 23 seatbelt offences;
■ 19 disqualified/suspended and unlicenced drivers;
■ 11 disobey traffic signs/signals;
■ Nine drug driving offences from 432 roadside drug tests;
■ Five drink driving offences from 3381 preliminary breath tests;
■ Three mobile phone offences; and
■ Three impoundments
Despite the high number of infringements issued, police said overall driver behaviour was positive and local residents and businesses in regional areas like Yea and Mansfield had reported a noticeable change in compliance.
Eastern Region Road Policing Acting Inspector, Michael Cirksis, said: “We’ve received really positive feedback from local communities that our highly visible police presence during the snow season has resulted in greater compliance with the road rules.
“Local residents and businesses have reported less speeding through towns and generally better driver behaviour by those travelling to and from snowfields like Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham
“However, we continue to detect far too many drivers flouting the rules – more than a thousand traffic offences detected is a significant amount of offending.
“Speeding continues to be the most common offence detected, which is concerning given some of the roads in the region have been significantly impacted by ice and snow at times throughout the winter months.
“Even though Operation Eastern Snow has wrapped up for this year with the conclusion of the snow season, our highway patrols will continue to be highly visible and enforcing across the region.
“We’ll be particularly focused on enforcing speed and detecting drivers who choose to exceed the speed limit,” Acting Insp. Cirksis said.
SDCA season
■ The Seymour District Cricket Association starts Saturday, October 12, with the first two rounds being T20 matches.
Last year’s B-Grade premiers, Puckapunyal, have been welcomed to A-Grade.
There are six teams in both A- and BGrade this season.
Juniors start on Friday, October 18, with Under 11's, followed by Under 13's on Saturday, October 19.
The Under 16’s will be played on Sundays, commencing October 20.
A Seymour District Cricket Association said that there are exciting times, with the hope to showcase the best and brightest of juniors just after Christmas and New Year celebrations in the junior Country Week competition.
Wait for trail bridge repair
■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish is pleading with the Allan Labor State Government to provide funding to Parks Victoria to repair or replace the popular O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail bridge above Millgrove, The bridge has been out of action for years. For three years the Dee Slip bridge has been closed to the public due to damage, with cyclone fencing and barriers blocking access. Pedestrians are forced to climb down, and up steep stairs cut into the trail. This can be extremely difficult for bike riders and walkers, especially when it is wet and muddy. Although the railing of the stairs has been repaired, spare railing has been left on the side to rot, Ms McLeish said.
Prior to 2021, the iconic wooden structure bridge and the walking track was used regularly by locals, families, children, dogs and many weekend tourists. It was a scenic route and an important destination in Millgrove, connecting to East Warburton. It has now been left, falling further into disrepair.
Ms McLeish said: “Bridge design options have been in the works since 2021 – surely, they are done. The Allan Labor Government needs to provide the appropriate funding to Parks Victoria so they can action design plans and replace or repair the bridge. It is getting beyond a joke.”
Free cat desexing at ‘Dindi
● From left: Megan Bennett, Veterinary Nurse at Yea Veterinary Hospital, with members of Murrindindi Council’s Community Safety team, Malcolm Scheele, Jess Robinson and Jessica Clough.
■ Murrindindi Shire Council is offering a free desexing, microchipping, worming, vaccination and registration package for valid Pensioner Concession Card holders who care for any cat, whether owned or stray. The Purrfect Care Program aims to reduce cat overpopulation and address the issue of feral cats by making desexing services free to pet owners who need it most.
“Feral cats threaten the survival of native wildlife in Murrindindi Shire and are a major cause of decline for many land-based endangered animals across the country, including the bilby, bandicoot and numbat,” said a Council representative.
Eligible Pensioner Concession Card holders are encouraged to submit an online application before December 6 at murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ catcareprogram
Cr John Walsh bows out
■ Long-time Murrindindi Shire Councillor John Walsh has bowed out, but had some parting words for new Councillors and voters.
“With my Governance portfolio hat on for one of the last times before I bow out of local government, and because four years ago I was encouraging people to stand for Council to avoid uncontested ward ballots, it is very pleasing to see that all wards in the current election will be contested,” Cr Walsh told last week’s meeting.
“So, to all voters in the Shire, please do not pass up the first opportunity this century in Wards across the board, to find out exactly what each candidate in your Ward proposes for the next four years.
“Check the VEC website to see their election statements. Do they really know about Council revenues and our deficit budgets? What changes to services do they propose if rate caps again are less than the real cost increases faced by Council? Do they understand the rules and regulations in which Councils operate? Are they going to meet your personal, local and Shire objectives? Do they have enough time to take on the role? These are just a few examples of what you may want to know. Give them a call and ask the same questions of both newcomers and those seeking re-election,” Cr Walsh advised.
Full calendar
■ At last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting, Cr Sandice McAulay pointed to a full local calendar of events:
■ The Alexandra Heritage Machinery Festival will be held on October 5-6 at the Alexandra Tramway Station.
■ The Yea Market and Emergency Services Day will be held on Saturday, October 5.
■ The Grant St Market (Alexandra) will be on Sunday, October 6.
■ The Aussie Bird count and talk on October 8 at the Yea Wetlands
■ In recognition of Seniors Week, Murrindindi Council is hosting a series of free lunches for enior residents over 60 years of age in Kinglake, Marysville, Yea and Alexandra. There will be live music by Steve Paix. Guest speakers will talk about being active in Murrindindi Shire
Events will be from 12 noon to 2.30pm on:
•Tuesday, October 22, at Kinglake •Thursday, October 24 at Marysville •Wednesday, October 30 at Yea
•Thursday, October 31 at Marysville
■ Fawcett Hall Open Garden Weekend, October 26-27 from 9am to 4pm each day.
■ Taggerty Market and Show and Shine on November 2 at the Taggerty Hall
■ The Marysville Market is on the second Sunday of each month.
■ Murrindindi Food & Wine Inc. is holding an Eildon Business Breakfast on Tuesday, October 8 from 7.30 - 9am.
Carpenter report
■ In her absence from last week’s Murrindindi Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Cr Sue Carpenter gave a written report that started with comments about the weather.
“I think we have had a very cold winter this year and I am glad to see Spring erupting in our environment and gardens,” Cr Carpenter said.
“The Council [has] been planting trees across the shire, both natives and exotics. These trees will enhance our towns as they grow.
“Last financial year we have planted 543 street trees throughout townships of Eildon, Kinglake, Flowerdale, Marysville, Molesworth, Alexandra, Yea and Yarck.
“These will be enjoyed by future generations of residents and visitors. In Yea, planting has been done at the Recreation Ground, the Yea Saleyards, and in some of our streets.
“Our mowing crews are out and about busily maintaining our parks and reserves. Our road grading program is well underway. Around 400km of roads are programmed to be graded this year.
“Line marking programs for council roads are in the planning phase at present. Roadside slashing will commence later this year.
“I was fortunate to attend the Community Roads Advisory Group meetings. Thank you to the participants that so willingly attended the meetings, engaged in robust discussion and were informed by the reading matter provided. Their input was considered and constructive.
“Deliberative engagement is a great initiative of Council, bringing together council officers and community members from across the shire.
“Hearing the communities views and experiences, and giving the community a deeper understanding of the issues being deliberated on leads to valuable insights that informs future decision making.
“It helps to strike the right balance between the quality of council services and affordability and ensuring equity across the Shire,” Cr Carpenter said.
Vale Joan Coller
■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher last week paid tribute to Joan Coller, aged 95: “Joan was a 70-year servant of the Country Women’s Association and contributor to the Alexandra Pastoral and Agricultural Society for over 60 years.
“Joan now rests with Max, her husband of 65 years, whom she survived by just seven weeks. May they rest in peace,” Cr Gallagher said.
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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.
It could be a very busy period, and many new opportunities should come about very suddenly. You might have to hop in or lose a good chance. For some reason, loved ones could be unusually quiet.
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.
There should be some progressive vibes around you even if you feel it is not your scene at the moment. Many health and energy improvements will also help you improve your 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.
You should be able to relax and forget about problems now as worry could cause you to be ill. Something you worked hard for in the past will now pay dividends significantly.
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.
Money matters should come to a head, and finances should work out much better from now on. You will require some effort, but most things will go smoothly.
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.
Significant changes in your working environment, elevations, and some transfers could affect your position. Most will be gaining, but matters are uneven in personal relationships.
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.
You could be waiting for assistance from someone, and this should not be too far away. Your health and vitality will improve, and you could be feeling like a new person very soon.
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.
You have learned a lot from your past experiences, and now’s the time to use this knowledge. Many will make a commitment to get engaged or marry now.
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.
It's a perfect time in your love life and some luck in games of chance. This is the time of your life when you should be able to mix with business and pleasurable people simultaneously.
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.
This is a reasonable period for collecting on the work done in the past and the help you gave to some earlier. Luck should be within financial dealings, but still consult the experts.
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. You might have to make extra effort to get people interested in your ideas. This could also mean more responsibilities for you in the long run. Travel should be successful.
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. You could need expert help during this period, but do not let others take over completely—some luck in matters of the heart and love life.
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.
Some new and interesting friendships could be made during this period. Also, permanent commitments for marriage are in the air. Long-distance travel is very much on the agenda, and changing moods could prevail.
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RAID AT LOWER PLENTY
■ A Lower Plenty man has been arrested and charged with radio interference at Tullamarine Airport after he was accused of illegally accessing aviation radio networks to transmit chants and false mayday messages.
Australian Federal Police nabbed the 45year-old suspect after executing a search warrant at his home at Lower Plenty on Saturday, September 21.
Officers discovered four handheld radios, along with associated equipment which was used to transmit the interference. Two mobile phones seized during the raid were found to have recordings of the chants and Mayday messages on them.
The AFP believes that the man had been interfering with radio networks at the airport since August, although the police were only brought in to investigate in September after receiving a report from the Australian Communications Media Authority.
The man has been charged with one count of radio transmission capable of prejudicing the safe operation of an aircraft, one count of operating a radio communications device without a licence, and one count of using a transmitter that interfered with radio communications in a way that was prejudicial to the safe operation of an aircraft.
CR CARPENTER ABSENT AGAIN
■ Murrindindi Shire Deputy Mayor Cr Sue Carpenter failed to attend last week’s Council meeting (Wed., Sep. 25).
The meeting minutes showed that Cr Carpenter lodged an apology for her non-attendance.
Cr Carpenter also failed to attend the previous month’s Shire meeting on Wednesday, August 28.
Cr Carpenter is paid an annual allowance of $42,248 ($812 per week), plus the potential of a remote area travel allowance equal to $47.50 per day, up to a maximum of $5937.50 per annum.
Cr Carpenter applied to the August meeting for two weeks’ leave from her Council duties from August 20 to September 3.
Cr Carpenter is standing for re-election for another four-year term, but she is being challenged for the Cheviot Ward seat by Paul Galea.
He has a background in project management, strategic governance and operating two small businesses over the past 22 years.
Mr Galea says he senses the Flowerdale and Strath Creek communities don’t enjoy the same equities as their Yea counterparts and would like to see a rebalancing of sorts regarding the approval of council grants and projects for those communities.
Crs Ilona Gerencser and Karine Haslam also did not attend last week’s meeting. Neither are standing for re-election.
Trees removed in Diamond Creek
■ Nillumbik Council has removed four trees in Clyde St, Diamond Creek, as part of proposed safety improvement works planned for the school crossing in Cowin St. These works will include kerb extensions and a new accessible raised school crossing.
Removal of the trees was brought forward to address a number of safety incidents and ongoing pedestrian concerns for users of the footpaths, including those accessing the primary school.
Tree roots were causing trip hazards and damaging the surrounding road.
Removal was completed during school holidays to reduce any risk or disruption to the public and school. The school crossing improvement works are scheduled to be undertaken in the summer school holiday period. Replacement of the removed trees will be assessed once these works have been completed and nature strip reinstated.
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■ ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 42 Downey St.
■ ■ BUXTON. Blue Igloo Roadhouse. 2200 Maroondah Hwy.
■ BUXTON. Buxton Hotel. 2192 Maroondah Hwy.
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■ BUXTON. Shell Buxton. 2093 Maroondah Hwy.
■ DIAMOND CREEK. Diamond Creek Newsagency. Shop 62a Main Rd, Diamond Creek Plaza.
■ DOREEN. Doreen General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd.
■ EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St.
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■ ELTHAM. Eltham Newsagency. 2/963 Main Rd.
■ EPPING. APCO Service Station. Cnr McDonalds Rd and High St.
■ EPPING. Epping RSL. Harvest Home Rd.
■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Community House. 36 Silver Creek Rd.
■ ■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Post Office. 810 Donnybrook Rd.
■ ■ KILMORE. BP. 102 Sydney St.
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Aydin, Mahmut Baines, Dylan James Borham, Andrew William Calella, Simone Castro, Terrence Celiker, Koray Fazli Chaban, John Clegg, Ricky Downes, Dylan Doyle, Bailey Drenovski, Andrew Drenovski, Emily Ruth Driscoll, Aron Elson, Georgia Fakailoatonga, Michael Fraisage Pty Ltd Graham, Shane David Grant, Aaron Green, Alexander Hall, Jake Douglas Henne, Jessica Kirk, Callum Kneebone, Scott Kristian Macrae, Louise Mclauchlin, Daniel Milne, Zaemmian O'halloran, Rodney Otoole, Nick Joshua Patalas, Ivan Pejovski, Saso Petronio, Jamie Rickard, Katelyn Shakes, Olivia Matilda Sheldon, Bradley Grant Standring, Bradley Stokes, Malika Valente, Brent Richard Wellington, Caitlin Whipps, Jane Xu, Yan Yates, Jason Younan, Michael
Friday, October 4
Newton, Raymond Timbury, Emma Walton, Kerry
Tuesday, October 8
Rehearsals start on Wednesday, October 16, and will be held every Wednesday night from 7pm to 9pm at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre
The City of Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight event will be held on Friday, December 13.
Grants approved
■ Some 75 per cent of grant applications across 14 Nillumbik Council community grant programs were successfully granted to support local community groups and organisations to provide a range of services, programs and activities in the 2023-24 year.
Volunteers drop
■ Nillumbik Council says that it is still recovering from a reduction in volunteer numbers post COVID-19 , and is working proactively with its partners to drive increased participation in Council programs and services.
¼-mil. population
■ The population of the City of Whittlesea has nearly topped quarter-of-a-million, according to the municpality’s annual report.
The total population figure is quoted to be 245,029, with a 50 per cent component of each of males and females. The median age of residents is 34.
Whittlesea City has enjoyed a 3 per cent growth between 2022-23, and on average 58 babies are born locally each week.
Some 27 per cent of the population is aged 0-19, with 18 per cent agred over 60. Some 16 per cent of residents are living with a disability.
■ ■ YEA. Yea Bakery. 44 High St.
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■ ■ YEA. Yea Take-Away. 68 High St.
Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition
■ ■ COLDSTREAM. Coldstream Post Office/Newsagency. The Lodge Shopping Centre. 670-672 Maroondah Hwy.
■ ■ CROYDON NORTH. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd.
■ KILMORE. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St.
■ ■ KILMORE. Red Lion Hotel. 29-31 Sydney St.
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■ ■ KILMORE. United Service Station. 127-145 Powlett St.
■ ■ SEYMOUR. IGA O’Keefe’s. 10/115 Anzac Ave.
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■ ■ ■ SEYMOUR. Liberty Seymour. 37-39 Emily St.
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■ ■ SEYMOUR. Seymour South Post and Lotto. 75 Anzac Ave.
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■ ■ SEYMOUR. Top Shop. Cnr Anzac Ave and Delatite Rd.
■ ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook General Store. 36 Main Rd.
■ ■ ■ ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook Hotel. 15 Main Rd.
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■ TRAWOOL. Trawool Estate/ Hotel. 8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy.
■ ■ WALLAN. United Service Station. 11-14 High St.
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■ ■ ■ WALLAN. Wallan News and Lotto. Shop 6, 55 High St.
■ ■ WALLAN EAST. New Rattlers Inn. Station St.
■ ■ WANDONG. Caltex Star Mart. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.
■ ■ WANDONG. Dundee’s Fish and Cips. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.
■ ■ WANDONG. IGA Supermarket. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.
■ ■ WANDONG. Wandong Post News and Tatts. 3272 EppingKilmore Rd.
According to the Council, there are 86,961 residential properties, with 41 per cent of households comprising a couple with children. The municipality says that 21 per cent of households are couples without children. There are 21,969 registered businesses within the Whittlesea boundaries. Some 32 per cent of workers who live in the municipality work within the City of Whittlesea. Largest suburb in the municipality ios Epping wioth 34,354 population. Smallest population areas as Humevale and Kinglake West.
One per cent of the population (2663 identify as having Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin.
Those born overseas comprise 38 per cent of the City of Whittlesea population.
Jagajaga nominee
■ Chris Parr has been named as the Liberal candidate for the Federal seat of Jajajaga, which takes in Banyule and part of Nillumbik Shire.
The seat comprises the suburbs of Bellfield, Briar Hill, Eaglemont, Eltham, Eltham North, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, North Warrandyte, Plenty, Rosanna, St Helena, Viewbank, Yallambie, Watsonia and Watsonia North; and parts of Bundoora, and Macleod
Four Legislative Assembly Districts are represented in the Division, namely Ivanhoe, Eltham, Bundoora and Eildon. The incumbent is Kate Thwaites (Labor) who was first elected in 2019.
Mr Parr was born and raised in Jagajaga, Chris has a lifelong connection to the community in Watsonia where he and his wife Sarah have chosen to raise their three children.
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■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Quinton’s Supa IGA Supermarket. 1/402 Warrandyte Rd.
■ ■ WANDONG. Magpie and Stump Hotel. 3313 EppingKilmore Rd.
Al Marwdi, Abdullah Wedneday, October 9 Jackson, Francis Osmotherly, Zane Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, October 2 Adam, Stuart James Adams, Stephanie Amato, Branson Tarwin Bashir, Muhammed Sameed Bradley, Paul Gregory Chan, Tony Guan Clark, Daniel Clark, Gordon Davies, Robert Andrew Field-Jones, Jeremy Gove, James Guerra Santos, Leonardo Hamstead, Blake Herz, James Adrian Hundal, Vishal Hussain, Thannun Younis Jesky, Greg Jones, Jessica Kirby, Luke Stephen Nasse, Cindy Organtzoglou, John Pilcher, Aaron Pye, Scott Saunders, Declan Gerald Skilfas, Andrew Spizzo, Leon Syme, Angus Ian Tatham, Jarrod Taylor, Dillon Scott Ward, Joshua Ward, Thomas Wu, Xing Wednesday, October 9 Anstee, Riley Atar, Kaylan Board, Alex Leonard Conlan, Gregory Sean Fitzgerald, Lana Maree Howden, Shane Lamanna, Domenico Mantesso, Blair Musgrave, Michael Palmer, Michael Savari, Masoud Shetty, Manas Tran, Eric
Mr Parr is a passionate volunteer, who gives up his time for a number of community organisations including his local school council, and as a leader of his children’s scout groups.
Local Politics Mayor declares conflict of interest
Budget cuts not weather to blame
■ The State Government is treating Victorians like fools by constantly blaming the condition of our roads on “repeated flooding” and “unprecedented rainfall”, according to Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.
Ms McLeish said roads across the electorate are crumbling due to funding cuts and neglect – not freak weather events.
“State budget papers indicate the area of road subject to resurfacing or rehabilitation has fallen from nine million square metres two years ago to just three million this financial year,” Ms McLeish said.
“That comes after Labor undertook just 343,000 square metres of works in 2023-24.
“Alarmingly, the roads maintenance budget is 16 per cent less now than it was in 2020 and our roads continue to get worse for it.
“The Melba Highway, Warburton Highway, Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, to name only a few, are in a constant state of chaos.
“The Allan Labor Government cannot solely claim the weather is to blame for the sad state of our roads.
“Years of neglect and ‘patch up jobs’ have left our roads in a dire state with serious and recurring surface issues.”
“Re-sealing protects the road network against water penetration that causes potholes and damaged roads. Not hazard signs that Labor whack up as a solution.”
“Not surprisingly, the government has confirmed that almost 1200 Victorians have lodged claims for damage caused by dodgy roads last financial year alone.”
“Labor can’t manage money and it’s Victorian motorists who are paying the price,” Ms McLeish said.
■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher declared a material conflict of interest with and agenda item dealiong with a Dindi Events proposal as he is a Director of Alexandra Events which is the proponent of this initiative for the Rodeo and Truck Show.
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As previously reported, the August 28 meeting of Council determined to not proceed with funding of up to $165,000 over five years to Alexandra Events, but to instead defer the matter to after the new Council is appointed after this month’s elections.
Flowerdale Estate for sale
Professional Profile
■ The historic Flowerdale Estate is on the market.
CBRE agent Scott Cadlow had advertised the property sale in the metropolitan press.
The sale boasts “prime 40 hectares land holding adjoining the King Parrot Creek”.
The accommodation, conference and events venue is being sold as freehold, and the business is to be sold as a going concern.
The property has 33 guest rooms including a four bed guesthouse and luxury glamping tents.
The pavilion function room has a capacity of up to 200 people.
The property is to be sold via expressions of interest, which close at 3pm on Tuesday, October 22.
The Flowerdale Estate website says that the homestead was built in 1842.
Spoke to Council
■ Kathryn Dickie spoke to Councillors at last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting about a community petition to the State Government to reduce the speed limits along Westbridge Rd and Glenburn Rd
Quake at Swanpool
■ A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred just before midnight on Sunday night, September 22, located about 30km north of Mansfield, near Swanpool.
Award for Tigers
■ Yea Football Netball Club’s Patrick Evans and Ben Sandells accepted an award on behalf of the Tigers for the AFL Outer East Division 1 Best Conducted Club. The function was held aat Rochford WinesYarra Valley
Lakers sign Flo
■ Kinglake Football Netball Club has announced the signing of Michael Florance for season 2025.
‘Flo’ is the brother of coach Dave Florance
“He brings a wealth of experience and talent with 125 senior games at North Heidelberg and also time spent at Hurstbridge and Diamond Creek for a total of 152 games of senior football,” said a Club representative.
During that time he has achieved some great achievements
■ 2016. Best and Fairest, North Heidelberg ■ 2016. Div. 2Team of the Year ■ 2017. Premiership North Heidelberg ■ 2018. Div 1 Team of the Year. The Lakers say they are delighted to welcome Michael to the club.
Exceptional recognition in legal industry
■ The Family Lawyer, led by renowned Partner Kristdel Bolog, has achieved exceptional recognition in the legal industry, being awarded Best Child Custody and Support Practice 2024 - South East Australia and Family Law Advocate of the Year 2024 (South East Australia) at the prestigious APAC Legal Awards 2024. In the ever-evolving and delicate world of family law, where legal proceedings can significantly impact individuals at their most vulnerable, The Family Lawyer has proven its unmatched commitment to excellence, compassion, and professionalism.
The Family Lawyer Wins Best Child Custody & Support Practice 2024South East Australia and Family Law Advocate of the Year 2024 (South East Australia)
This esteemed recognition is a testament to the firm's dedication to advocating for clients during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
Kristdel Bolog, Partner of The Family Lawyer, has consistently demonstrated an unwavering passion for supporting families through difficult legal matters.
Whether assisting clients with child custody arrangements, property settlements, or spousal maintenance, Kristdel and her team provide a holistic approach to family law, combining empathy with expert legal advice to achieve the best outcomes for families.
“The awards are not only a recognition of our legal expertise but also of the heart and dedication we put into every case,” says Kristdel Bolog.
“We treat every case as an opportunity to protect relationships, ensure children’s best interests, and help families move forward positively.”
In a field where emotional and legal complexities often intersect, The Family Lawyer stands out for its ability to navigate intricate issues while always prioritising the welfare of children and the families they serve.
Their approach to family law goes beyond the transactional, focusing instead on safeguarding the dignity of all involved and providing longlasting, practical solutions for their clients.
● ● Flowerdale Estate
Founded and led by Kristdel Bolog, The Family Lawyer is a boutique family law firm based in Victoria with offices in Boronia, Dandenong, Frankston and Melbourne CBD. The firm offers comprehensive legal services in all aspects of family law, with a focus on protecting their clients’ interests and providing empathetic, clear, and professional legal support.
Banyule Council: Olympia Ward Mary
Proudly living in West Heidelberg, I am an independent candidatenever a member of a political partyin Olympia Ward.
Recently, I led a successful Banyule-wide campaign around dogs and shared public spaces which motivated my decision to run.
I was born and raised in Banyule in
O’Kane
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NAME: Mary O’Kane
COUNCIL: Banyule
WARD: Olympia
PHONE: 0480 739 173
EMAIL: mary.okane01@ outlook.com
a little red clinker where Mum still lives.
As a tacker we came to the Bell Street Mall to choose my favourite swap cards from the newsagents. The place bustled with community!
But sadly, the ward has been neglected and needs a present, available and committed advocate.
With a background working in community development as an advocate, academic researcher and project manager in conflict-affected areas, I excel at collaborating with linguistically, culturally and politically diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
I have extensive customer service experience in large and small businesses which honed my pragmatic problem-solving skills.
My vision is for a thriving, inclusive and diverse Olympia and my top priorities include safety, uplifting streetscapes and local parking and traffic issues; initiatives to ease the cost-of-living; revitalising the Mall; community-led redevelopment of the Olympic Village and Leisure Centre; funding for permanent homes for our not-for-profits and enhancing our green spaces. Contact: 0480739173.
Bayside Council: Bleazby Ward Robert Irlicht
As a doctor, law graduate, small business owner, and parent, I am deeply committed to the well-being of Bayside’s community.
Having lived here for many years, I have seen firsthand the growing concerns around safety and security,
Meet The Candidates Local Government Elections
October 2024
Bayside Council: Dendy Ward Joshua Goldstat
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NAME: Robert Irlicht
COUNCIL: Bayside
WARD: Bleazby
PHONE: 0414 909 002
EMAIL: robirlicht@hotmail.com
especially as crime rates rise and streets remain poorly lit.
My father was a victim of violent crime in Bayside, which has only deepened my determination to address these issues.
I am running for Council because I believe local government must focus on the core issues that directly impact residents’ lives.
My priorities include improving public safety through better lighting and community engagement, ensuring our streets are safe for all families.
Additionally, I plan to implement sound fiscal management to reduce rates for residents while ensuring essential services are maintained and enhanced.
Bayside needs leadership that is accountable, transparent, and focused on the well-being of the entire community.
If elected, I will work to ensure our resources are managed efficiently and that we invest in solutions that address both immediate and longterm concerns.
My goal is to foster a safer, more vibrant Bayside for all, where residents can feel secure and proud of the community they call home.
As a dedicated husband and father of two teenagers, I understand the importance of creating a SAFE and VIBRANT community for families in our area.
My experience as a junior football coach and my regular training sessions in our local parks reflect my commitment to promoting healthy
lifestyles and community engagement.
I am passionate about UPGRADING EXISTING sporting and recreational facilities for both male and female participation as well as PRESERVING our unique OPEN SPACES for the wider community to enjoy on a daily basis.
I embody the Australian value of "having a go," and pride myself on being a good listener, always open to the ideas and concerns of my fellow residents.
I believe that my FRESH VOICE in local government can bring new perspectives and solutions to the challenges we face.
Safety is paramount, and I am dedicated to ensuring that all initiatives enhance our community's wellbeing.
I also recognize the vital role that our thriving café and shopping strips play in fostering a strong community SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES.
If elected, I am committed to making a positive impact, working tirelessly to ensure that Bayside remains a wonderful place to live, work, and play for everyone. Together, we can build a brighter future for our community.
Vote 1: Goldstat, Joshua
● ● Mary O’Kane
● ● Robert Irlicht
● ● Joshua Goldstat
Boroondara Council: Solway Ward Zachary Townend
“Meet Zachar Zachar “Meet Zachar Zachar y T y y T y ownend, your ownend, your ownend, your ownend, your your candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, candidate for Solway Ward, working to get Council back working Council back working to get Council back working Council back on track.” on Zachary Townend believes fighting for Solway Ward means always putting our community first. He is committed to ensuring that Council delivers high-quality services
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NAME: Zachary Townend
COUNCIL: Boroondara
WARD: Solway
EMAIL: zachary@ townendforsolway.com
Authorised by Z. Townend, 196-202 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
that provide real value for money and enhance the quality of life for everyone.
Townend says we need leaders dedicated to our local area, who have proven themselves effective, and will fight for a better future for our neighbourhood.
Townend believes it's time for Council to refocus on its core purpose: serving the community.
He’ll make sure your money is spent on essential local services, leaving global and social issues to other levels of government.
Ashburton and Glen Iris deserve first-rate, cost-effective services and infrastructure.
From upgrading parks and sporting facilities to maintaining roads and footpaths, to programs for aged care and active aging, Townend will ensure every Council investment benefits our community.
With his local government experience, Townend understands the importance of efficient service delivery and responsible budgeting.
He will fight to make sure Council spends your money wisely.
Casey Council: Grevillea Ward John Ternel
As a respected Rotarian, PresidentElect, and member of the Liberal Party, John is running as an independent, bringing over a decade of dedicated service to Casey communities.
A 50-year resident and proud Narre Warren North local, John understands and values local issues.
His commitment to community service started as a young man with his family’s Speed Shoes shop in Endeavour Hills, where he developed strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others.
With a Master’s Degree in Information Systems and over 35 years of successful business ownership, John has
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NAME: John Ternel
COUNCIL: Casey
WARD: Grevillea
PHONE: 0483 131 260
ADDRESS: PO Box 192, Narre Warren North 3804
EMAIL: contact@ johnternel.com.au
FACEBOOK: Connect with John at facebook.com/johnternel forcasey INSTAGRAM: @terneljohn
managed global IT and cybersecurity projects with multi-million dollar budgets. His financial expertise, business acumen, and proven leadership are complemented by experience in executive board roles, financial and risk management, and governance.
John transformed Rotary's Dandenong Holden Car Show into a major Victorian event, raising vital funds for charities.
After engaging with Grevillea residents, he’s focused on critical issues such as rising rates, youth crime, theft, poor roads, and the need for improved sports facilities and equipment.
His plans include enhancing elderly care, upgrading playgrounds, and promoting responsible development.
Committed to increasing Council transparency, John is dedicated to building a thriving, well-connected community. Vote 1, John Ternel.
Casey Council: Akoonah Ward Kushal Shah
As a Chartered Accountant, Lawyer, Executive MBA (Melbourne Business School), and Board Director with 25 years of experience in Governance, Financial Management and improving Organisational Performance, I bring the required professional expertise needed to restore trust in Casey Council’s governance and operations and deliver on my vision of '4Cs for Casey' - Cut Council Rates, Cut Corruption,
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NAME: Kushal Shah
COUNCIL: Casey WARD: Akoonah
PHONE: 0412 343 205
EMAIL: Hello@Vote4Shah.com.au
Cut Crime, and Cut Congestion.
Casey operates in a highly complex legislative, strategic, financial and governance environment requiring professional expertise beyond just good intentions.
I am also actively involved with the community (both the macro and micro level) and have been delivering successful community outcomes for a very long time.
As a Board Director on public sector organisations like public hospitals, aged care, art and leisure, languages and water corporations, I have used my professional expertise to improve governance, financial management and organisational performance at these organisations which ultimately enhances the community outcomes and satisfaction.
I am also a business owner of a professional services firm and a trusted advisor to medium to large organisations and support jobs and growth.
As a long time Berwick Local, I am committed to using my professional expertise to deliver success to the community.
Casey needs committed Professional Expertise.
Frankston Council: Elisabeth Murdoch Ward: Henryk Kay
My name is Henryk Kay aged 63 and proud to be a resident of 39 years and believes that new blood in now needed on council.
I am part of the new guard say it is time for the old guard to move on for fresh ideas and also a fresh face on council.
I have been a member of the council’s Disability Access & inclusion Committee since 1988.
I am lifetime member of National Seniors Australia and an affiliate member of Frankston RSL.
Both my parents were both overseas, the mother born in Halifax UK whose family owned local brewery and my father fought for the Polish Underground in WW2.
I offer a voice who will listen to
NAME: Henryk Kay
COUNCIL: Frankston
WARD: Elisabeth Murdoch
PHONE: 0417 309 574
EMAIL: hkay@optusnet.com.au
you. My focus will be to help the homeless and local businesses.
I am not anti business and believe that w must work together plus I will support more CCTV in strip shopping centres linking the Bicycles lanes within the city plus more help for our seniors and the disabled of our city. I will not accept money from developers . I invite you to work as a team for our city.
● ● Zachary Townend
● ● ● ● Kuswhal Shah
● John Ternel
Frankston Council: Kananook Ward Lisa Stark
With revenues over $230 million, Council requires someone with business acumen to ensure funds are spent with the best outcomes for ratepayers. With considerable experience leading small and medium businesses, I have a lot to offer the community vision and plan.
I’d like to be the voice that you can count on to reflect our community views, values and priorities, ensuring council is focused on delivery of great outcomes for the people they serve, while strongly managing costs.
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NAME: Lisa Stark
COUNCIL: Frankston
WARD: Kananook
ADDRESS: Luxton Terrace, Seaford
EMAIL: lisainseaford@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: Lisa Stark, Candidate for Frankston City Council, Kananook Ward
•Ensuring the safety and security of residents and businesses.
•Actively prioritising support and services for families and the elderly.
•Supporting the fast and efficient roll out of the FMAC Structure Plan.
•Seeking State and Federal funding for infrastructure to manage growth, with particular focus on housing, health, education, transport, and businesses in the region.
•Increasing efforts to address the iniquity of spend on our region by the State Government.
•Providing support for businesses, particularly tourism, to rebuild, refresh and grow in a complex economy.
•Supporting sensible urban planning which focuses on long term sustainability and enjoyment.
•Full transparency for all council functions We need accountable representatives of the people, who will put the people at the centre of everything we do.
Kingston Council: Longbeach Ward Rohan Parrant
‘Are you tired of watching Longbeach Ward fade while other areas flourish?
As a local living in Chelsea with two young kids and over a decade of community work, I share your concerns.
I’m not just a candidate; I’m a committed member of this community who understands the challenges we face. My background includes:
•Working with schools.
•Supporting disability clients and coaching athletes.
•Advocating for survivors of abuse and vulnerable youth.
Additionally, I’ve led health and wellbeing initiatives in Victoria’s construction industry, which has given me the experience to bring about real,
Kingston Council: Chicquita Ward Tracey Davies
● Tracey Davies
It’s been an honour to serve as your Independent Ward Councillor and Deputy Mayor.
I’m here for residents. I listen. When you phone or email I always get back to you.
My background is over 20-years volunteering in Kingston.
I was a long-term volunteer at Mentone Little Athletics and Mordialloc-Braeside-Junior-FootballClub, becoming a Life-Member in 2012.
I served on Parkdale Secondary College School Council and spent 6years on the Board of South-Metro-
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NAME: Rohan Parrant
COUNCIL: Kingston WARD: Longbeach
PHONE: 0413 994 744
EMAIL: contact@ rohanparrant.com
Authorised by Rohan Parrant, P.O Box 262, Chelsea, Victoria, 3196
positive change.
I’ll be a strong voice for Chelsea, Bonbeach, Chelsea Heights and Harbour Town, focusing on revitalising our shopping strips, supporting small businesses and attracting familyfriendly restaurants, local festivals and enterprises that reflect our community’s character.
I am passionate about running community events and supporting local community groups, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute and connect.
I believe in tackling the basics — improving parking, road maintenance and footpaths — while addressing deeper issues like community safety, crime prevention and reconnecting with our youth through therapeutic care and skill-building opportunities.
With your vote, I will work to strengthen community engagement by supporting our sporting clubs, upgrading facilities, improving parks and recreational areas, and fostering a vibrant community where our families can thrive.’
NAME: Tracey Davies
COUNCIL: Kingston
WARD: Chicquita
PHONE: 0412 164 030
WEBSITE: www.traceydavies.au
EMAIL: tracey4chicquita@ gmail.com
Authorised by T. Davies, PO Box 60, Mentone, 3194
Junior-Football-League.
I was on the Board of Chisholm TAFE.
I do not belong to and have never been a member of a political party. Council is not about party politics but helping your local community.
As your councillor I’ve opposed inappropriate housing development, upgraded playgrounds and sporting reserves.
I’ve worked to provide better facilities for girls and women.
I’ve advocated for better roads, drainage, footpaths and parking. I’m focused on improving parks, shopping-strips, seniors and family services, community and sporting facilities.
I have worked to cut red tape for businesses.
I’ve run my law firm for the past 13years and understand cost-of-living pressures.
If re-elected I will ensure your ratepayer funds are used in an efficient and focused way. My focus is community. Please visit my website for further details.
Knox Council: Chandler Ward Ryan Bruce
I’ve called Knox home for over 30 years and currently reside in the lovely
As a primary school teacher, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with
Ryan Bruce COUNCIL: Knox
Chandler
0421 893 553
ryanbruce6@gmail.com
many wonderful people throughout our community, which has been a thoroughly rewarding career.
In 2022, I ran as a federal candidate to advocate for bold climate action, a cause I remain deeply committed to.
I see opportunities at the council level to push for real, positive change within our community.
Education and employment are top priorities, and my pledge is to ensure Knox remains a hub for opportunity and innovation, enabling individuals and businesses to thrive.
I will advocate for affordable and social housing, as well as support those experiencing housing challenges.
Knox has made positive strides towards sustainability, and with ongoing efforts, we can further reduce carbon emissions and minimize our environmental impact.
Additionally, I am committed to ensuring the core functions of the council, including waste management and road and footpath maintenance, are delivered to the highest standard.
And lastly, I will make sure that rates are used responsibly and fairly.
Lisa Stark
Ferntree Gully.
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Merri-bek Council: Pentridge Ward. Nat
Abboud
Nat Abboud
Nat Abboud is known for her hard work and she has a reputation as an accomplished and trustworthy community leader.
She has lived in the Pentridge Ward for 18 years with her family.
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NAME: Nat Abboud
COUNCIL: Merri-bek
WARD: Pentridge
PHONE: 0494 030 075
WEBSITE: natabboud.com
EMAIL: hello@natabboud.com
Authorised by N.Abboud, 2 Village Ave, East Brunswick.
Being an active community member motivated her to help to start the Coburg Farmers Market at Coburg North Primary School.
When her children attended Antonine College she was a supporter of the Indigenous Literacy Great Book Swap at the school.
Her membership on school councils, initially with four years at John Fawkner Secondary and now at Coburg High, as school council President is driven by an interest in our children's education.
Volunteering with Scouts and with local sports clubs, she knows the pressure on our sports facilities and open space.
Aware of the challenges small businesses face, she runs Rumi Restaurant with her husband.
She was proud to be a councillor and Mayor in 2016-2020. Nat is an independent, progressive candidate and she lives here in the Pentridge Ward.
Nat wants your vote and she is committed to being a successful and effective representative. ●
Melton Council: Lake Caroline Ward. Mimmie Claudine Watts
'Emowering Our Community, Together for Change,' Lake Caroline Ward! Professor Mimmie Watts, has called the City of Melton home for two decades.
She has witnessed the impact of the burgeoning population on local infrastructure.
The increasing demand for essential services and costs of living, are burdening families.
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NAME: Mimmie Claudine Watts
COUNCIL: Melton
WARD: Lake Caroline
PHONE: 0418 931 005
EMAIL: mimmiewatts.lakecaroline @gmail.com
Professor Watts stand poised to champion the enhancement of community services and local businesses.
Professor Watts has a rich background as a Commissioner for Multicultural Affairs, a Professor of Public Health, a Community Advocate, a RN, and a Scientist.
A collaborative spirit that transcends political, faith, and cultural boundaries, is needed to do this.
Her experience on the Lakeview Senior College School Council (six years); Western Health Board, etc., has imparted valuable insights in advocating for monumental projects such as the Joan Kirner Women’s and Footscray Hospitals.
Having seasoned councillors to effectively represent residents’ voices and collaborate with lawmakers has never been more urgent.
Together, we can shape a vibrant, sustainable future for Melton.
Professor Watts is committed to this vision as she embarks on her campaign for the Lake Caroline Ward. Let's keep rates manageable.
An Independent Candidate: a Social Progressive; Reward for Businesses; Support for Youth Services.
As a proud resident of Wellington Ward, I am seeking your support to represent you on the Monash Council as an independent voice.
Having lived in Monash for over 34 years with my family, I am deeply invested in our community’s well-being.
I am a principal lawyer at Monash Lawyers Victoria and have volunteered as a caseworker at the SouthEast Monash Legal Service.
With 39 years of experience in banking, finance, accounting, and law, I hold a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University, a postgraduate degree in accounting, and an MBA with majors in accounting, finance, and good governance from Deakin University.
NAME: Mazharul Chowdhury
COUNCIL: Monash
WARD: Wellington
PHONE: 0411 887 627
EMAIL: maz.chowdhury15@ gmail.com
FACEBOOK: Mazharul Chowdhury Maz for City of Monash
Authorized by: Maz Chowdhury, 43 Wilma Avenue, Mulgrave, Vic 3170
My long-term residence in the Monash City Council area has given me a profound understanding of our community’s needs, particularly those of our seniors.
If elected, I will advocate for:
•Keeping rates low for seniors and vulnerable residents
•Steering community well-being programs
•Increasing social and affordable housing
•Ensuring sustainable planning and development to protect our environment
•Promoting local economic growth and business development I am committed to being a strong advocate for our community.
Please vote 1 for me, Mazharul Chowdhury, and then number all other candidates in your preferred order.
Yours faithfully, Mazharul Chowdhury Candidate for Wellington Ward
● ● ● Mimmie Watts
● ● Maz Chowdhury
Moonee Valley Council: Airport Ward. Simon Shamoon
As a young member of the community and an Independent candidate, my interests align solely with the concerns of our community and the welfare of local residents.
One of the most notable concerns is the atrocious parking situation in Mascoma Street.
From Boeing Reserve past Strathnavar Reserve's dangerous entry all the way to Lebanon Reserve there is severe congestion, espe-
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NAME: Simon Shamoon
COUNCIL: Moonee Valley
WARD: Airport
PHONE: 0412 215 279
EMAIL: peter@riveredgegroup. com.au
cially on weekends. Something must and will be done.
Another significant concern in Strathmore is overdevelopment. I will prioritise quality construction and tackle the issue of shoddy workmanship of too many new buildings.
Poor construction and weak urban planning lower the amenity of our area and further cripple the parking situation and congestion on our roads, particularly in and around Napier Street.
Candidates from the larger parties would have you believe that this subpar construction drive is of great importance to our area.
I can agree that construction plays an important role in our daily life, but not when it compromises road safety.
I will also stridently lobby for a freeze on Council rates as well as for the State Government to lower the Land Tax.
I strongly urge you not to vote for any candidate who would serve the agenda of their political party in this council election.
Vote for an Independent who will listen to you and your needs
Murrindindi Council: Cheviot Ward. Paul Galea
Meet Paul Galea, council candidate for Cheviot Ward.
Paul is a personable and empathetic leader who promotes initiative, respect and teamwork.
Paul decided to run for council because he believes his background in project management, strategic governance and operating two small
businesses over the past 22 years will provide a positive and lasting contribution to a newly elected council.
His intent over the next four years is to “move the needle” in terms of council’s performance and community satisfaction.
He wants community members to have more of a say in what their council is doing for them and in return for council to be more transparent on how it conducts its business.
He understands the importance of tourism to our Shire based on the four bed and breakfasts he operates from his hobby farm in Flowerdale.
He believes Councils should assist citizens across the Shire by cutting the red tape associated with the often onerous planning processes and approvals required.
Within Cheviot Ward, he senses the Flowerdale and Strath Creek communities don’t enjoy the same equities as their Yea counterparts and would like to see a rebalancing of sorts regarding the approval of council grants and projects for those communities.
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NAME: Jacob Hvezda
COUNCIL: Moonee Valley
WARD: Canning
PHONE: 0430 171 359
EMAIL: jake@elecor.com.au
My name is Jacob Hvezda and I am deeply passionate about our suburb and the greater Moonee Valley area.
My family has lived in Avondale Heights for four generations and I am also local business owner employing ten staff.
My wife and I have two young children so providing outstanding sports and recreational facilities for our youth is a high priority of mine.
Community safety, local business development and infrastructure projects as well as supporting local community groups and clubs are incredibly important issues I plan to face head on.
My major vision and mission as councillor is to redevelop the Canning street oval and playground into a new sports and recreational precinct.
Our family will continue to live and work in this beautiful community for many years to come.
I will be available day and night to help our community with any queries or concerns that may arise. Please make me your first choice to lead Avondale Heights and the greater Moonee Valley community into the future.
Murrindindi Council: King Parrot Ward. Eric Lording
Wide experience with Local Government as a shire engineer and we need a qualified engineer in council.
Wide experience in Building and Maintaining roads, Waste Management and Planning.
Wide Experience as a Director and Councillor
Trained Leader, Youth Developer and Educated in Training and Assessment and Farming.
Certified by Victoria Police to accept returns of unwanted/unlicenced firearms to make Murrindindi safer.
Also, a Police Certified Trainer in Firearms Safety.
A local for over 25 years and loving it.
NAME: Eric Lording
COUNCIL: Murrindindi
WARD: King Parrot
PHONE: 0419 605 060
EMAIL: ericlording@gmail.com
Authorised by Eric Lording 1692 Murrindindi Rd Glenburn, Vic 3717
A Flowerdale Community House Committee of Management member for 10 years.
Already helped hundreds with council questions and problems.
Dedicated to helping you too.
Political party membership: Political party membership: I am not a member of a political party on purpose as this has proven to destroy good council representation in many other shires.
Concerns: Concerns:
I will work to keep rates rises low and ensure monies are spent wisely. We do not get our fair share of grants and will address this.
I want to bring in an easier system to allow rates to be paid in 9 monthly instalments instead of current payments to halve the pain.
Road safety is my concern. We have bad accident statistics. I want the roads portfolio.
Our beautiful shire suffers from painful events. My goal is to improve the resilience of all.
Hospitals and doctors. Health leaders tell me they don’t want our hospitals closed. I will fight it hard.
● ● ● ● Simon Shamoon
● Paul Galea
● ● ● ● Eric Lording
● ● Jacob Hvezda
Nillumbik Council: Edendale Ward. Kelly Joy
I am passionate about improving the lifestyle and wellbeing of our community and believe my skills and experience will be an asset to Nillumbik.
After a 15-year career in State Government, I recently started a consulting business and returned to academia – I hold degrees in agriculture and nutrition.
I also serve as a Board Director and am a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
My professional background has given me a solid understanding of
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NAME: Kelly Joy
COUNCIL: Nillumbik
WARD: Edendale
PHONE: 0408 690 151
EMAIL: kellyjoy@kellyjoy.com.au
WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ joyforedendale
strategic planning, government processes, and the importance of good policy.
I believe in genuine community engagement. As an independent candidate, I have no affiliation with any political party, and I have a low tolerance for bureaucracy and politics.
My priorities for Nillumbik are:
•infrastructure and services that support healthy, active living, for all ages and abilities
•sensible development in-keeping with local character and the green wedge
•long-term strategic planning, good governance and effective spending
Originally from Adelaide, I raised my daughter (23yo) as a single parent.
Since 2020, my husband and I have lived in Diamond Creek with our three dogs.
In my spare time, I enjoy dressmaking, tending my rose and vegetable gardens, and walking or cycling the wonderful Diamond Creek Trail.
Port Phillip Council: Port Melbourne Ward. David Wright
I want to see the council focussed on the needs of its residents and rate payers; to concentrate on its core services and be held to account for the performance delivery of these services.
MVCC failed its consultation KPI. I want to make the views and opinions of the residents and rate payers
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NAME: David Wright
COUNCIL: Port Phillip WARD: Port Melbourne
EMAIL: David4portmelbourne@ gmail.com
heard in council.
I would increase council consultation and engagement using polls, surveys, and regular council information sessions.
If elected, one of my first tasks would be to visit every business in the Airport Ward and ask their feedback and suggestions on working with council.
An important role of a councillor is to monitor and performance manage the delivery of council services. Although the council has KPI’s there are no KPI targets.
I would have targets set so that council can be properly performance managed.
An early task for me, if elected, would be to set up a dedicated web site and email address to which people could express their concerns, opinions, and suggestions for my follow up.
Independent candidate; Live in the Airport Ward; Attended Strathmore Secondary College; Graduated Melbourne University –Civil Engineer; professionally in IT for banks and financial institutions; Owner medium sized manufacturing business.
Port Phillip Council: Albert Park Ward. Joan B. Lamb
As a near 20 year Port Phillip resident, I understand community needs. I will be your voice, prioritizing resi-
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NAME: Joan B. Lamb
COUNCIL: Port Phillip
WARD: Albert Park
EMAIL: joanblamb3@gmail.com
dents in planning, environment and local services for a stronger future.
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With three council terms. I bring extensive experience, a proven track record and understanding of community needs.I have raised a family and utilized local services like kindergartens and childcare I support new initiatives for future generations
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With multiple council terms and leadership in media,business and retail, I'm equipped to address community needs and climate action for a sustainable future.
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I am committed to preserving our heritage, parks and shoreline, ensuring residents' needs are prioritized to create a brighter future for Albert Park.
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My vision is to drive growth, support arts and innovation, enhance infrastructure and foster a vibrant inclusive community focused on sustainability, diversity and safety.
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Whitehorse Council: Kingsley Ward. Amanda McNeill
My name is Amanda McNeill and I’ve been the full-time Councillor for Kingsley Ward, Whitehorse City Council since 2020.
I’m standing for re-election because I’m passionate about continuing to serve our community.
Having lived in Whitehorse for over 20 years and raised my family here, I love our green spaces.
I actively volunteer with the Bluebell Hill Reserve, Mont Albert Village Gardening Group, and the Friends of Gardiners Creek Reserve.
F F A A CEBOOK: CEBOOK: https://www. facebook.com/
EMAIL: mcneillforkingsley@ gmail.com
Authorised by Amanda McNeill, PO Box 285, Surrey Hills, 3127
I’m committed to Whitehorse being a safe place with modern facilities and services that meet the needs of its residents.
I’ve always listened and acted promptly, putting constituents’ concerns before Council and focusing on community interest ahead of party politics, while being a member of the Liberal Party.
I’ll continue to advocate for key issues: keeping rates below inflation, supporting sustainable development, improving community safety, and endorsing council’s financial commitment to a Hamilton Streetscape upgrade and significant improvements to Gawler Chain Parks and Wattle Park.
I’ll seek further investment for women and girls, diverse communities, older adults, people with disability, business, and recycling programs.
I am devoted to the future of Whitehorse and to serving Council its residents for a full four-year term.
Please get in touch!
Joan Lamb Joan Independent for Albert Park Albert Park
Joan B. Lamb
● ● David Wright
● ● ● ● Amanda McNeill
Whitehorse Council: Lake Ward. Denise Massoud
Long term Whitehorse resident, volunteer, current councillor and twice Mayor, I will represent your views honestly to Council.
I have advocated successfully and supported Morton Park redevelopment, The Round, Blackburn Lake enhancements, Nunawading Hub now a social-enterprise café, 1st Nunawading Scout Hall upgrade and senior exercise equipment in Tunstall Park (coming soon!).
My advocacy for tree protection, significant landscape overlays and our environment is proven and more opportunities for open space must be pursued.
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NAME: Denise Massoud
COUNCIL: Whitehorse
WARD: Lake
PHONE: 0418 309 622
EMAIL: denisemassoud.lakeward@ gmail.com
I support waste to energy, appropriate recycling to reduce landfill and climate change impacts. In a period of great change I stand for what my community values and provides them best outcomes.
Supporting community health and wellbeing through Positive Ageing and Family Programs is essential. Improved community facilities contribute to connected community including Nunawading Pool, Basketball stadium, Table Tennis, Badminton and more.
I advocate for a strong local business economy and encourage local shopping.
I stand for transparency, accountability, appropriate services, improved infrastructure, and low rates delivering value.
I will listen to you, hold ward forums, communicate and get things done.
Contact me: Phone: 0418309622
Email: denisemassoud.lakeward@ gmail.com
I will actively serve you with energy, passion and commitment. Vote 1 Denise Massoud.
Wyndham Council: Wimba Ward. Paul Mayen Malual
Why you should vote for me?
If elected, I will represent the people of Wimba Ward and not only that I will bring new ideas for a better future for Wyndham City.
As your candidates for the Wimba Ward in Wyndham City, Integrity is an integral part of me and I choose to be known for providing services to the people just I did in by previous role as professional.
With experience in retail, I can make sure our local businesses have
Wyndham Council: Grange Ward.
Waugh
I am Melba Waugh. I lived and raised my family in Hoppers Crossing for the last 32 years.
I have been actively involved in various community volunteering initiatives receiving several awards, the most recent of which are the 2024 Wyndham Citizen of the Year and the 2022 Victorian Senior Achiever of the Year awards.
NAME: Melba Waugh
COUNCIL: Wyndham
WARD: Grange
PHONE: 0422 452 019
EMAIL: wv@tpg.com.au
As a long-time resident of this community, I am deeply committed to making Hoppers Crossing an even better place to live, work and raise a family.
My focus will always be on what benefits our community the most. My priorities are
1. Revitalise Sports/Recreational Facilities, Parks and Community hubs
2. Empower Entrepreneurs - support local businesses and job creation
3. Sustainable Growth - advocate for Smart Urban Planning and Green Initiatives
4. Inclusive Community - celebrate our rich tapestry of cultures by supporting diverse cultural events and initiatives
5. Safer and Welcoming Communityincrease police presence, more lightings on streets and parks
6. Advocate for Senior Citizensmore programs to keep our aging residents mentally and physically active, socially connected and safe online
7. Fair and Affordable Council Rates. As for qualification, I have a master's degree in public administration and Agricultural Economics. I am an award-winning entrepreneur.
access to permit, ability to engage with customers at their fingertips and create a vibrant community of diversity, work with local and state MPs to deliver their promises.
Our residents of Wyndham seems forgotten in many forms starting by the state parliament with lack of commitment to Public Transport, youth employment, and chaotic traffic congestion across Wyndham are just examples.
If residents rates goes up, this should be reflected in the services provided - local roads maintenance, school zones and rubbish bin collection.
Improve our natures zone for residents to use without additional costs.
‘I am standing for change to make sure Wyndham has new ideas for a new future '
If elected, I will make sure we make the Councils accountable in terms of resources management and ensuring we have young people on board and providing jobs training.
I come with extensive experience 12 years with major banks. starting in retails as personal banking assisting small business customers to mortgage servicing.
My name is Ashley Hansen, I live in the Shire and I am seeking your assistance in my quest to become a Councillor to represent you at Council, I am married and have two grown children.
I have work in Local Government since 1983. Prior to commencing my career in Local Government I worked in Construction as a Carpenter and Foreman. I am a Qualified Building Surveyor and Town Planner.
I am well placed to represent you as I am very familiar with Local Government and how it works. I will get results for you.
I will listen to the Community and act on your behalf and hold Council accountable for its decisions.
I also know that if elected as a Councillor I will do my best to en-
NAME: Ashley Hansen
COUNCIL: Yarra Ranges
WARD: Chandler
EMAIL: awahansen@gmail.com
sure you have a voice in Council I will represent all the residents and families within the ward.
I understand the frustration and costs when permits take too long, I understand that “time is money” when there are unnecessary delays, I will try and cut the time, within legislation when trying to get permits through and advocate for a sustainable and consistent approach for all Council services.
A vote for me will be a vote for accountability and transparency.
● ● ● ● Denise Massoud
● ● ● ● ● Melba Waugh
Paul Mayen Malual
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BALLOT PAPER ORDER FOR COUNCILLOR NOMINEES
■ The Victorian Electoral Commission advises of the following Council nominees, in ballot paper order.
■ Leadership Team. Rip up the Bike Lanes! VAN DER CRAATS, Anthony. CRAGG, David Keith. Animal Justice Party. KIM, Eylem, POON, Bruce. Team Hakim - Resident Independents. HAKIM, Jamal. ANATOLITIS, Esther. Team Nick Reece REECE, Nick. CAMPBELL, Roshena. Team Morgan - Make Melbourne Safe. MORGAN, Gary. GE, Liz. Team Kouta. KOUTOUFIDES, Anthony. KHAN, Intaj. Liberals for Melbourne City. RIZA, Mariam. MARTIN, Luke. Team Wood. WOOD, Arron. DEERING, Erin. The Greens . INGLETON, Roxane. BISINELLA, Greg. STEVENSON, Megan. Labor for Melbourne. REED, Phil. WILLS, Virginia.
■ Councillors (9 vacancies). TEAM WOOD. LIU, Philip Le. OKE, Cathy. ZERVOS, Nicolas Paul. NUR, Hala. CAIAFA, MichaelLee. WEI, Hope Lai. MICHELSON, Steve. TEAM MORGAN MAKE MELBOURNE SAFE CAMILLO, Rafael. CALDWELL, William. VOICES FOR MELBOURNE . MASTERS, Mary. VASILEV-ROBERTSON, James Mary Masters. TEAM HAKIM - RESIDENT INDEPENDENTS. SMITH, Michael. LAM, Lawrence. GAO, Judy. TEAM KOUTA . LIU, Gladys. RAMANI, Zaim. CARNEY, Emma Elizabeth. TJANDRAMULIA, Olivia. RIP UP THE BIKE LANES! GEE, Sandra. SINGH, Pratap. TEAM PARTICIPATE. SAITO, Asako. JANDA, Sam. ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY. KATYAL, Aashna. BANGAAR, Rabin. INNOVATE MELBOURNE. ROWSE, Andrew. GREENWOOD, Jesse. LIBERALS FOR MELBOURNE CITY. GUEST, Owen. LISTON, You Li. LABOR FOR MELBOURNE. GRIFFITHS, Davydd. SHEIKH, Sainab Abdi. ALEISI, Michael. YOUR VOICE MATTERS TO ME. MITCHELL, Krystle Krystle Mitchell. DURBIN, Jayden. THE GREENS. BALL, Olivia. MOON, Aaron. BERIH,
Barry. TEAM ELVIS MARTIN. MARTIN, Elvis. GALBALLY, Sophy. MUJRAL, Mavi. LIN, Jing. MOORE, Paul James. RYMER, Melissa. CULLEN, James. KENNY-SARASA, Carole. TEAM NICK REECE. LOUEY, Kevin. SCOTT, Mark. TEH, Lisa. PATTISON, Jannine. ALI, Hamdi. STANLEY, Suzanne. HARTLEY-KEANE, Simone. VICTORIAN SOCIALISTS. DADICH, Daniel Nair. FOK, Ben. UNGROUPED. SEND, E. LAND, Jake. KANSAKAR, Aishwarya. YUSUF, Mohamed. FRENCH, Callum John.
● This vehicle was impounded at Bonbeach early Sunday morning.
■ A man has had his licence immediately suspended for 12 months and his car impounded after allegedly driving more than three times over the legal limit in Bonbeach on Sunday morning (Sep. 29).
Moorabbin Highway Patrol officers intercepted the driver on Nepean Hwy about 12.50am.
The 31-year-old man underwent a roadside breath test and returned an alleged evidentiary result of .191.
The Dandenong man had his car impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1100 and is expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences.
145-kmh in 70 zone
■ A 21-year-old man had his car impounded after he was nabbed allegedly speeding in Campbellfield on Saturday night (Sep. 28).
Fawkner Highway Patrol officers clocked a white Toyota Camry allegedly travelling along Sydney Rd at 145-kmh in a 70-kmh zone just before 11pm.
The car was immediately impounded at a cost of $999.52.
A Glenroy man is expected to be charged on summons with exceeding the speed limit, dangerous driving, and other traffic related offences.
Fire Rescue Vic. welcomes report
■ Fire Rescue Victoria says that it welcomes the release of the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission report, which focuses on the former Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
“We are reviewing the report to better understand the findings and respond to the recommendations, which we accept in full,” said a FRV representative.
“FRV was established on July 1, 2020, as part of Victoria’s Fire Services Reform, through which we have made significant progress in modernising our organisation.
“This includes instilling the highest standards of integrity and accountability within our culture, improving technology systems, enhancing processes and upskilling our people.
“This work is ongoing, and we will continue to invest in our people, processes and technology.
“We have also appointed external information security experts to assist us in identifying and addressing issues relating to information technology security,” the representative said.
The Originals
■ The Originals, the very first musical theatre show written by Cenarth Fox in 1974, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The show was performed in Koo Wee Rup, Pakenham and the Renaissance Theatre in Kew
Anyone involved with the show is invited to a reunion at Ken and Claudia Barker’s home in Caldermeade on Saturday, October 26 from 2pm.
Please bring any mementoes. Refreshments provided and there will be a live music performance of songs from the show.
Please RSVP to Cen Fox –writer@foxplays.com or 9428 9064, or Claudia Barker – caldermeade@gmail.com
Pappou
■ As a self-proclaimed pioneer of post-racial comedy, Anthony Locascio gave an entertaining performance of his much-travelled and well-received show, Pappou , at Melbourne's Greek Centre.
Greek for grandfather, Pappou centres on Locascio's own grandfather with stories about him and his extended family forming the backbone of the show.
Thematically rich, this allowed Locascio to roam across a range of different topics such as masculinity, ethnicity, sexuality and what being a wog means in the twenty-first century.
Locascio deftly mined his Greek-Italian upbringing and heritage with the style of the show reflective of much contemporary standup as it was mainly narrative and character driven albeit not without its fair share of jokes and punchlines.
Mostly family-friendly, there was the occasional crass humour, along with the obligatory interaction with the audience which was done in a good-natured manner. The writing was clever without being pretentious, simple yet revealing.
No stranger to the comedy stage, with national tours of a couple of different shows in the last few years, Locascio had a winning way about him.
He was articulate, reflective and self-deprecating and his natural casual easygoing banter charmed the audience who were attentive throughout the evening.
His observations of life as a Greek-Italian, and especially of his relationship with his grandfather, were insightful and humourous. What added depth and complexity to the evening were moments when he appeared genuinely vulnerable, with feelings exposed as he spoke of his ailing grandfather's health issues and the feelings these triggered in him.
To his credit as a performer, he skillfully managed such tender moments, bringing the audience along with him but always circling back to stand up comedy with a wry observation or amusing story never too far away.
Pappou has proved itself as a crowdpleaser and Locascio's confident assured performance showcased exactly why it is. Definitely someone to watch out for if you are looking for an entertaining yet thoughtprovoking evening of comedy.
Venue: Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
For further information about the show: https://www.greekcommunity.com.au/ events/anthony-locascio-pappou -
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AT CIRCUS OZ HUB
■ Escalate is being presented by Throwcatch Collective and Lauren Eisinger's Parrot Ox as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 9-20 at the Circus Oz Hub, Collingwood Directed by Joe Fisher, virtuosic juggling, innovative lighting and relentless energy collide in this daring new show, blending musicality and movement.
Audiences have a unique opportunity to catch this new circus show before it tours the world, with upcoming dates set for the USA, South America, Europe and Taiwan.
Australia’s best jugglers will rip through an hour of entertainment, pushing the boundaries of their art with a unique eye for rhythm and timing.
Ethereal live guitar seamlessly integrates with distinctive juggling acts, as the wide reaching score moves from percussive to driving electronica, propelling the rhythm of the performance.
All three of the Escalate cast hail from Melbourne. Byron Hutton, Richard Sullivan and Samuel Kreusler (also the show’s composer) have trained with the world’s best and performed on stages across the globe.
“Escalate is the realisation of our mission to make juggling as stylish, beautiful and interesting as possible. The response from audiences so far has been astonishing and so encouraging, which we couldn’t be happier about.
“It’s such a special feeling to be coming back to where it all began at the Circus Oz Hub, before we head off on our global tour,” says Byron. Escalate was selected for the Circus Oz and Melbourne Fringe Springboard program, supported by Australia Council (now Creative Australia).
Performance Dates: October 9-20. - Cheryl Threadgold
Come From Away
● ● Meet the cast from Come From Away: Vikaye Sithole, Richard Perdriau, Hayley Nissen, Rosa McCarty, Shane Pritchard, Ric Birkett, Shaun Kingma, Natasha Bassett, Owen Clarke, Jayson Paul, Elyse Batson and Jacqueline McCallum
Photo: CLOC Musical Theatre.
■ CLOC Musical Theatre presents the Australian non-professional premiere production of Come From Away from October 11 to 26 at the National Theatre in St Kilda
Directed by Rob Robson, with musical direction by Malcom Huddle and choreography by Tailen Tynam, the real-life story Come From Away, shares the ‘other story’ of 9/11 following the 7000 air passengers from all over the world grounded and cared for by a small Newfoundland community, who took these ‘come from aways’ into their homes and their lives.
Performance Details: October 11 - 26
Venue: National Theatre, St Kilda
Bookings: cloc.org.au
- Cheryl Threadgold
Horty Brown & Co.
■ Bayside author Gary Seeary’s new book, Horty Brown & Co, is set in 1900s Melbourne, where the well-to-do strolled down fashionable Collins Street enjoying the opulence of the ‘Belle Epoque’, the beautiful era, while streets away the hardships of life went on.
Through the eyes of 13-year-old Alistair Lundy, the story focuses on his friendship with neighbour Hortense Brown, both growing up on
market gardens outside the once-touted bayside resort of Mentone, their playground a paradise of she-oak, tea-tree, and eucalypt on the slopes above the ancient cliffs and sandy beach of Beaumaris Bay
But their innocence cannot last, and adolescence will not wait. By January 1905, their families’ fortunes have taken a dramatic turn and despite Hortense and Alistair’s friendship, pressure grows on them to move in different circles.
In a world of great social and scientific change, Horty and Loon, and their friends Sniffle and Perce, embark on adventures throughout the natural beauty, small farmlets, and stately homes of Mentone, Beaumaris , and Cheltenham, while on the way encountering fascinating characters including one of the great personalities of the early 20th century: Annette Kellerman.
Author Gary Seeary was born in Stawell, and currently lives in the Bayside area of Melbourne.
Horty Brown & Co. and other books by Gary Seeary can be purchased through the website: seearygj.wixsite.com/garyseeary for $20 (free delivery Aust.) Also available on-line and from bookstores.
- Cheryl Threadgold
■ The Irish Film Festival Australia has nnounced the full cinema and online program for their 10 th Anniversary 2024 Festival Festival Director, Dr Enda Murray said: “This year we want to celebrate 10 years of showcasing the very best of Irish cinema to Australian audiences.
“From humble beginnings in 2015 the festival has grown to this year screening in five cities - Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra
“We are also maintaining the accessible online festival which brings Irish film to every corner of this vast and wonderful land.”
The 2024 festival will showcase a total of 16 films and documentaries from Ireland. This includes one world premiere and 12 Australian premieres.
Cinema Nova, Carlton, October 24-27.
■ The film version of Matthew Bourne’s charming ballet of Tim Burton’s iconic 1990 film, Edward Scissorhands, is a spectacle not to be missed.
In a mansion on a hill, an eccentric Dr Coppelius-like inventor creates a creature with scissors for hands.
After the death of his father, Peg Boggs (Kerry Biggin) invites the lonely creature to join her family.
Edward (Liam Mower), the oddball outsider, falls in love with Peg's daughter, Kim (Ashley Shaw).
He tries his best to fit in with the residents of the strange new world of Hope Springs, a typical 1950s picket-fenced American town.
This stunning production, with sets and costumes designed by Lez Brotherson, has many quirky elements.
Visual gags such as pink and blue Y-fronts on the same-sex couple’s washing line and Edward trying to ride a space hopper bring a cartoonish lightness to its darker themes.
A scene where Kim Boggs' cheerleading poster "comes alive" provides another original detail.
With music adapted from Danny Elfman’s original film score by Terry Davies, the production is a visual and audible feast.
Mower is excellent in the title role, bringing vulnerability and pathos to Edward’s awkward, stilted physicality.
Shaw brings empathy and a cheery disposition to her role as teen cheerleader Kim Boggs
Despite the awkward scissor hands, Mower and Shaw perform beautiful duet sequences with dancing topiaries and an ice sculpture.
Some impressive ensemble dance sequences, including a teen beach party and a Christmas ball, reflect Bourne's imaginative choreography.
Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands is a fabulous, whimsical production and a perfect way to introduce ballet to young people.
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
Brandenburg Orch.
■ The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will perform with special guest Italian fortepiano virtuoso Francesco Corti in his Australian debut for Mozart’s Jupiter.
Corti joins the Orchestra for a program traversing a trilogy of Mozart’s most iconic works, culminating in a performance of the monumental Jupiter symphony, for what will be their largest orchestral lineup of the year.
The concerts will take place at the Melbourne Recital Centre from October 2427.
As a soloist and conductor, Francesco Corti is one of Europe’s most in-demand musicians, and has appeared in recitals and concerts across the USA, Canada, South America, Asia and New Zealand
Since 2023, Corti has been music director at the Drottningholm Court Theatre in Stockholm, Sweden, and is also a member of the esteemed Les Musiciens du Louvre, a French period instrument ensemble at the forefront of the revival of Baroque music.
The artist’s solo album Händel: Winged Hands was awarded a prestigious Diapason d’Or de l’Année 2022.
For his Australian debut, Corti will showcase his incredible mastery of the fortepiano in a program of some of Mozart’s most beloved compositions.
Intimately acquainted with the composer’s sound world, in 2015 he performed on a fortepiano once owned by Mozart himself, in the Great Hall of the Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation during the Foundation's annual Mozart Week
The repertoire for Mozart’s Jupiter begins with an all-in overture of Mozart’s most famous opera Le nozze di Figaro, before soloist Corti brings his skills to the iconic Piano Concerto No.23
He is set to perform on a replica of Mozart’s original fortepiano, commissioned for the Brandenburg by influential early supporters Dr John and Mary Holt - Contributed
● ● ● ● Byron Hutton and Samuel Kreusler in Escalate. Photo: Alexis D Lea.
Review by Peter Murphy
● ● ● ● Curtain call of The Originals in 1974.
● ● Gary Seary Irish Film Festival
Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ Ballarat National Theatre: Dancing at Lughnasa (by Brian Friel) Until October 6 at Woodman's Hill Performing Arts Centre, 1 Fussell St., Ballarat East. Director: Mary-Rose McLaren. bnt.org.au
■ The Basin Theatre Group: God of Carnage (by Yasmina Reza) October 3 – 13 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Julie Cunningham. Bookings: thebasintheatre.org.au
■ Encore Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) October 4-12 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Annie Blood. Bookings: Trybooking
■ Beaumaris Theatre: Radio Theatre Returns to Beaumaris. October 5 at 7.30pm and October 6 at 2.00pm at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. $20 per person. Cabaret Style, BYO nibbles and drinks. Seven radio plays written by Bayside U3A writers performed by local actors. Concept/presenter: Joy Meekings. Producer/director: Cheryl Threadgold. Bookings: Trybooking.
■ The 1812 Theatre: The Laramie Project (by Moises Kaufman) October 3 – 26 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchinson. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au
■ CPP Community Theatre: Hello Dolly!
October 11, 12, 17, 18 at 8pm, October 12 at 2pm and October 19 at 5pm at Mahon Theatre at Aquinas College, 46 Great Ryrie St., Ringwood. Director/Choreographer: Tamblyn Smith; Musical Director: Charlotte Black. Bookings: https://cppcommunitytheatre. com.au/ For all ticket enquiries, please email: tickets@cppcommunitytheatre.com.au (In consideration of other patrons and cast, children under the age of three will only be admitted to the theatre for the matinee performance.)
■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Come From Away October 11 – 26 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Rob Robson; Musical Director; Malcom Huddle; Choreographer: Tailem Tynan. Bookings: cloc.org.au
■ LOTS Theatre (Legends of the Skies): Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, October 2427 incl. Matinees at the Casey Hangar Theatrette, Moorabbin Air Museum, First Ave., Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings essential. Trybooking.
■ Malvern Theatre Company: True Minds (Joanna Murray-Smith) October 27 – November 9 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Dexter Bourke. Malverntheatre.com.au
■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC): Pippin November 8 – 23 at Altona City Theatre. wmtc.org.au
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde) November 15 –30 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ Peridot Theatre Company: 1984 (by George Orwell) November 14 – 24 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Directors: Sharon Maine and Joe Dias. Bookings: peridot.com.au
■ OAMaD: The Addams Family. December 6 – 14 at the Geoff McComas, Scotch College Campus.
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Peter Pan (a new adaptation from J. M. Barrie’s classic) December 6 – 14 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Robbie Nicholson. Bookings: htc.org.au
Auditions
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Holmes and Watson (by Jeffrey Hatcher) October 6 at 7pm, October 7 at 7.30pm at Unit 8, 417419 Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham. Director: Amy Calvert. Audition bookings and enquirikes: aj267@outlook.com or call 0432 804 803.
■ The Mount Players: The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) October 19, 20 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Vicki Smith. Audition bookings: Vicki Smith, stagestruck58@me.com
■ The Basin Theatre Group: Home, I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) October 20 at 2pm and October 22 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Bob Bramble. Audition bookings: bobbramble2013@gmail.com
Legends of the Skies
■ LOTS Theatre (Legends of the Skies) presents LOTS Series 12, based on The MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, from October 2427 at the Moorabbin Air Museum
October 20 marks the 90th anniversary of the MacRobertson Centenary Air Race (now more commonly called the MacRobertson Trophy Air Race ) from London to Melbourne
This race was envisaged by Melbourne’s Lord Mayor Harold Gengoult Smith in 1934 and made possible by the generous sponsorship of Macpherson Robertson, one of Melbourne’s greatest philanthropists and founder of MacRobertson Confectionery (now Cadburys).
Artistic Director Maggie Morrison says: “It is a great honour to celebrate this piece of Melbourne's history through facts, songs, visuals and celebratory dialogue on its 90th anniversary.”
The show is promoted as 'wonderful family fun'.
Performance details: October 24 - 27
Tickets: All $20. Time: 7.30pm.
Venue: Casey Hangar, Moorabbin Air Museum, 12 First St, Moorabbin Airport.
Bookings: Trybooking.
- Cheryl Threadgold
Silvers Circus
■ An original Australian circus, voted one of the best 10 circuses in the world, Silvers excites people of all ages.
While one expects they just play to children, not always so, as their acts today are a combination of skill, precision and split-second timing with a flair for tempting danger.
Silvers have a well-deserved reputation for selecting only the best acts, while the world’s best performers are lining up to be able to perform with Silvers
Their current season (beside the Burvale Hotel) at Nunawading and soon to be at Wallan, is one of performers hailing from all over the globe.
With comfortable seating and a cosy atmosphere, the two-hour plus performance has everything. Must have the popcorn or was it fairy floss? I did miss the traditional Ringmaster as we had a comedic host, Walison Muh of Australia’s Got Talent fame who kept us with fill-ins between the acts.
Opening with juggler Daniel from Brazil, who with unequalled dexterity kept numerous skittles and flame throwers in the air without fault. Just superb. Roller Skater acrobatics on a small platform, then high rope acrobatics showing their precision and timing to the audience’s delight.
While generally around the world animal participation is rare, but not so here with man’s best friend, who we try either successfully or not so, train at home to obey various commands.
The Wonder Dogs, some 10 were exceptional as they performed under the command of Mohammed. An absolutely knockout performance. Let me say there was total enthusiasm with all 10 performers.
There was much more, an invasion of large dinosaurs, a whirlwind of hoops, the wheel of Steel, and a climax with the Phoenix Riders on motor bikes in the metallic ball called the Globe of Destiny.
Silvers Circus is pure entertainment, a true survivor of the Circus in this age. So don’t miss when they are next in your area.
silverscircus.com.au
- Review by Graeme
McCoubrie
Prima Facie
■ The National Theatre Live production of Suzie Miller's powerful one-woman play has returned to Australian cinemas for a limited season.
Multi-award-winning British actor Jodie Comer delivers a riveting, consummate performance as young, hard-working, highly successful barrister Tessa
We first meet Tessa during a lunch-break, confidently riding on her success as a barrister and re-enacting her courtroom cat and mouse defence cross-examination strategies. It's 'The Game of Law'. Triumphant. Theatrical. They haven’t lost a case in months. Comer's powerhouse performance takes us
to the University of Cambridge, where Tessa rises from her working-class background to excel. The advice she is given to 'Prepare for the fight of your life' becomes a prophecy. Tessa muses, ‘This is not life – this is law.’
She appreciates her male colleague, Julian, for seeing her as an equal. Life is good. Tessa reflects on her cross-examination strategy in a sexual assault case – always aware that someone’s freedom is at stake.
A turn of events sees Tessa’s life unravel. She now experiences the patriarchal power of the law, and becomes the focus of another barrister’s cross-examination strategies. Harrowing, demoralising. Unfair and tragic.
Director Justin Martin uses subtle wardrobe changes, atmospheric lighting and clever projected visual effects to enhance Jodie Comer’s brilliant storytelling in this 2022 sold-out run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.
Australian playwright and screenwriter Suzie Miller is also a human rights lawyer. Last year, she published Prima Facie as a novel, and is now working on adapting it into a film.
Miller’s exquisitely astute writing about the human condition merges with her hands-on knowledge of the law, an obvious compassion for the underdog and seeking justice for women.
This National Theatre compelling live production of Prima Facie is not to be missed
Distributed by Sharmill Films, Prima Facie is screening at Cinema Nova, Sun Theatre Yarraville, Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud, Lido Hawthorn, Classic Elsternwick, Cameo Belgrave, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Como, Palace Balwyn.
- Review by Cheryl
Threadgold
Marcus Ryan
■ Marcus Ryan has performed in 57 countries and six continents. Fresh from a world tour including Edinburgh Fringe and the London West End
Ryan says, “When I was a kid, I hated walking. Dad loved it and I never understood why. In 2017 - of my own free will - I chose to walk over 1000 kms across France and Spain. Now I know why he loved it so much. That is the journey.”
Eat, Pray, Walk is an inspiring journey of varied proportions - portions of bread - tackling the physically and emotionally draining pilgrims' route, Camino de Santiago Compostela
Performance Details: October 11 at 7.15pm; October 12, 13 at 2.15pm and 7.15pm
Venue: The Elephant and Wheelbarrow, 3rd Floor, Cnr Exhibition and Russell Sts., Melbourne Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au/event/ marcus-ryan-eat-pray-walk/
Safe Enough
■ A new book from the world’s number one thriller writer is definitely something to celebrate.
Author Lee Child, of Jack Reacher fame, has just released Safe Enough, a collection of 20 nail-biting short stories.
Each story comes with an introduction from the king of thriller writers, and features finely plotted, intimate portraits of humanity at its best and worst.
In the collection, the reader meets assassins, CIA agents, gangsters and more.
In the stories, a drug-dealing hit man confides his fears to a stranger, while in another a ruthless killer makes sure he only kills the bad guys. In a further tale, a methodical bodyguard quits his job when he’s outsmarted.
The one thing all the short stories have in common is that they are gripping page turners.
Born and raised in England, Lee Child now lives in New York. It’s claimed that his Jack Reacher novels are so popular that one is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds. He is a regular number one on bestseller lists around the world, having sold more than one hundred million copies.
After being named Author of the Year in the 2019 British Book Awards, another claim to fame was awaiting him – his appointment as Commander of the British Empire in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Safe Enough by Lee Child is published by Penguin Random House and out now at bookshops and online. www.penguin.com.au
- Julie Houghton
More Auditions
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsence (by The Goodale Brothers) October 13, 14 at 7pm at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Morgan Thomas-Connor. Audition enquiries: morgantc94@gmail.com - Cheryl Threadgold
Dredge
■ Director Brandon Armstrong, and choreographer Jessica Pascoe, have orchestrated an ensemble of players in Dredge to evoke suggestions of our lives and conduct within a community.
The performance piece set mostly against a musical backdrop (Jack Burmeister, Hyacinth Makka) is open to interpretation allowing members of an audience the opportunity to read in to and interpret what is most salient Set around a well, the presence of water might suggest life given there are moments of grace and renewal. Equally, there are strident moments of violence and aggression. Each, in turn, suggest possible interactions within a community and individuals where collaboration meets the countervailing force of disaffiliation.
One particular moment in the fifty minutes that resonated was when clichéd lines from movies were called out speaking to the tropes, assumptions and tiredness of some of our aspirations and ideals that are derived from and promoted in movies.
The performance piece was developed by Femmural with support from The Anchor Theatre Company. They have created, ostensibly through movement and physical imagery, suggestions of the forces that shape, influence and determine our lives with the associated emotional landscape in the gestures, movements and sound.
There is an abstraction that an audience can engage with, a message that is open to negotiation and a physicality that can overwhelm but all provide the potential for audiences to examine their own understanding of the beauty and the questionable within each and every community.
- Review by David McLean
● ● George and Mack Klesman as the fun 'Gnomes of Finance' outline Macpherson Robertson's generous donation.
Ada, Asmin and The Analytical Engine
■ Lemony S Puppet Theatre returns to the Melbourne Fringe Festival with a Victorian premiere season that invites audiences on an inspiring journey of discovery and connection, through space and time.
Made in collaboration with maths teacher and Turkish refugee, Deniz Aslan, Ada, Asmin and The Analytical Engine marries the real-life experiences of girls worldwide (who have been denied an education) with the story of Ada Lovelace and her worldaltering inventions.
The story centres around Asmin, a newly arrived Turkish refugee, who is struggling with remote learning when a magical cat (and the wonders of cyberspace) leads her to Victorianera mathematician Ada Lovelace Connected across time, together they find commonality in numbers, philosophy, and the inspiration to follow their dreams.
“This work is a beautiful combination of puppetry and live perform-
Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato
the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 16-20 at the Festival Hub in the Music Room at the Trades Hall, Melbourne.
Described as 'a goofy, nostalgia-filled one woman show about coming of age in the Y2K era,' Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato , is a nostalgic journey through the era of Britney Spears, cellphones that looked like small bricks and jeans that only look good on a person with the lower torso of a 12 year old boy. A tale of past demons, future hopes, and the 'universal struggle of the family we need versus the family we get.'
It's December 1999, and the one thing helping 17-year-old Rachel avoid the fact she's terrified about her future is the promise of ringing in the year 2000 on a beach with her friends/love interest. So when her mother insists she greet Y2K in an apocalypse bunker her father’s built in their front garden, Rachel seeks counsel from the only rational adult she can think of, beloved children’s entertainer Suzy Cato
Written and performed by Kiwi elder millennial Florence Hartigan, the inspiration to make Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato came from Florence’s experience of navigating the strange contradictions of being a girl in the late 90s/early 2000s, where the future promised seemed both exciting and potentially lethal. It was the new millennium, but also potentially the end of the world. The message was 'Go girl!' but the subtext was much different. “My school once had an assembly just for the girls to tell us we were all dressing too provocatively and it was distracting the boys and making them unable to learn - but we were never told what was and wasn’t too “provocative.” I think that’s what it felt like in the late 90s - as a young woman, and I imagine as a mother, you were always trying to get things “right”but what exactly that meant felt like it was always moving.”
As the Y2K era comes back with a vengeance in today’s pop culture, the play invites the audience into a world which is simultaneously nostalgic and current.
Dates: October 16 - 20
Times: 5.45pm (Sunday 4.45pm), 55mins
Venue: Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room, Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts
Tickets: $15 - $24
Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au or call 9660 9666 - Cheryl Threadgold
ers”, explains co-writer/co-director Sarah Kriegler.
“It is wholly unique in its storytelling and has two incredible young performers at its centre; Ada Williams Kriegler and Asmida Aslan. “They have been instrumental in shaping the story we are presenting and act with such an incredible authenticity. It’s a joy to behold.
“Furthermore, Asmida is a Kurdish-Turkish refugee and so the story of Asmin has come from her and her mother. This is the story they wanted to tell about girls struggle in Turkey. Its powerful and extremely moving.”
Shaped by real events, Ada, Asmin and the Analytical Engine is an exciting new work that explores how far we have come in education rights for girls, how far we have to go, and the world-altering shifts that occur when we empower young women to reach their full potential.
Featuring puppets designed and created by Tamara Rewse, this new work runs for two shows only at Bowery Theatre in St Albans
An award-winning independent theatre company with a big reputation, Lemony S Puppet Theatre have a commitment to extending the form of puppetry beyond what is expected and constantly re-invent their practice, developing new styles and performance techniques.
Based in Melbourne, their works have been seen throughout Australia and across the world.
Performances: October 12, 13.
Times: Oct. 12 at 3pm, Oct. 13 at 11am
Venue: Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess St., St Albans
Tickets: $35 Extra Applause or $16 Full, $15 Grps 6+, $12 Concession, $10 Blak Tix
Bookings: 9660 9600 or online at www.melbournefringe.com.au/event/ ada-asmin-the-analytical-engine/
Duration: 50 minutes no interval
Rebel Ridge
■ (MA). 131 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.
Six years after his last film, the underrated 2018 thriller Hold The Dark (that strangely went straight to Netflix), writer/director Jeremy Saulnier (Blue Ruin, Green Room) returns with Rebel Ridge, which unfortunately has suffered the same fate, relegated to the streaming giant instead of being shown on the big screen, where it should be seen.
Aaron Pierre (who replaced John Boyega early in production) plays Terry Richmond, who is frantically cycling into a small American town to put up bail money for his incarcerated cousin.
With music blaring through his headphones, Terry doesn’t realise that a police car is in pursuit, with the officer deliberately knocking him of his bike to end the unknowing chase.
The two officers, Evan Marston (David Denman) and Steve Lann (Emory Cohen) find the $30,000 bail money, which they confiscate under vague property seizure laws.
Infuriated at his treatment, Terry goes to the town’s police station to report it, but encounters resistance from Chief Sandy Burne (Don Johnson), suggesting that corruption might be rife within the force.
Terry is offered support by court clerk Summer McBride (Anna Sophia Robb), helping him weave through layers of legal red tape.
As options appear to run dry, Terry will have to take more forceful action.
Saulnier, who also edits, builds everything with measured precision, though his love for 80’s action movies shines through (imagine if Sylvester Stallone’s First Blood was made as a slow-burn thriller, where there was a more expansive examination of local behaviour, lawful complications and corruption), with a number of expertly staged scenes of mayhem and violence.
A first-rate technical crew help bring Saulnier’s vision to convincing life.
Adding to the story’s compelling nature is a gallery of strong performances.
Pierre is outstanding, while Johnson continues his terrific run in recent years with another great turn.
Other standouts are Robb, Denman and Cohen. Those wanting non-stop visceral thrills will become impatient with Rebel Ridge, and will most likely consider the overall result disappointing, but Saulnier is an intelligent filmmaker who deftly merges the impactful with the serene, and like his work on Hold The Dark, is becoming more and more ambitious.
RATING - ****
My Old Ass
■ (M). 89 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.
Despite its silly title, which may prove misleading to some moviegoers (as I’m sure happened with Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott’s hilarious Bottoms), this is an utterly charming, very entertaining comedy/drama, taking a familiar set-up and doing something emotionally satisfying with it.
Eighteen year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella) is making the most of her last summer at home, before going off to college.
Boating to a nearby island, Elliott, along with longtime friends Ruthie (Maddie Ziegler) and Ro (Kerrice Brooks) , indulge in a mushroom trip, and it is during this hallucinogenic experience Elliott has a surprise visitor; her 39 yearold future self (Aubrey Plaza).
The two talk over the course of the evening, with younger Elliott asking many questions, questions that older Elliott is hesitant to answer, fearing it might upset the universal balance.
She does however, tell younger Elliott to stay away from guys named Chad
Over the coming days, Elliott will meet someone named Chad (Percy Hynes White), the young man employed to work on her family’s cranberry farm, but through follow-up phone conversations with the older Elliott, will also begin to reflect on both who she is, and how truly precious time is, especially when spending it with those around her.
Writer/director Megan Park (The Fallout) approaches the high concept premise in a naturalistic manner, allowing the characters to develop nicely, with no relationship feeling forced or artificial.
Park’s delicate script is bolstered by a strong cast, with Stella, Plaza (who is only in a couple of scenes), White, Brooks, Ziegler and Maria Dizzia (as Elliott’s mother) all delivering fine performances.
My Old Ass is a delight, and deserves to find a sizeable audience.
RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke
● ● Ada Williams Kriegler and Asmida Aslan in Ada, Asmin and The Analytical Engine. Photo: Jacob Williams
■ New Zealand actor Florence Hartigan's new show Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato can be seen in
● ● Florence Hartigan in Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato.
Photo: New Lynn Photos
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■ I am not a huge jazz fan - but I like it. In 1995 I attended a show at Preservation Hall in New Orleans just to soak up the atmosphere.
Louis Armstrong once said, "Preservation Hall . Now that's where you'll find all of the greats."
There was none greater than trumpet player, band leader, singer and actor than Louis Armstrong who came from humble beginnings to become one of the jazz legends of the 20th century
Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1901.
His family were very poor and his grandparents had been slaves.
Louis had an unsettled childhood when his parent's marriage broke up and in his teenage years he got into trouble for firing a pistol into the air.
He was sent to the New Orleans Home for Coloured Waifs where he learnt to play cornet in the band.
He worked for the Karnofskys , a Lithuanian-Jewish immigrant family who owned a junk business.
They treated him as a family member and loaned him the money to buy his first trumpet.
Louis never forgot their kindness and wore a Star of David around his neck all his life.
In later years he wrote a book titled Louis Armstrong and the Jewish Family in New Orleans, La., the year of 1907.
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Whatever Happened To ... Louis Armstrong
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
He married Daisy Parker in 1918 and they adopted a three-year-old boy who was mentally disabled.
Daisy was a prostitute but would not give up her way of life so the marriage was short and stormy.
Louis cared for the boy for the rest of his life.
Louis went to Chicago and in 1925 he founded The Hot Fives and invented a new way to play jazz with countless variations on the melody of the composition.
His singing style was unique and he developed a ‘scat ‘style that became very popular.
He made recordings with Bessie Smith and opened his own night club in the Warwick Hotel Louis survived the Great Depression of the
● ● ● ● Louis Armstrong 1930s and performed for a time at the famous Cotton Club.
Louis had appeared in several short films but it was his appearance in Pennies From Heaven in 1935 with his mentor Bing Crosby that brought him to the attention of the world.
He was known as ‘Satchel Mouth’ but this was later changed to ‘Satchmo’ and he was also known as “Pops’.
His film career mainly consisted of singing appearances in films such as New Orleans, The Strip, The Glenn Miller Story, The Five Pennies and his sensational duet with Barbara Striesand in Hello Dolly
My favourite is High Society where Louis joined Bing Crosby for Now You Has Jazz
In the song Bing introduced members of The All Stars, Trummy Young, Edmund Hall, Billy Kyle, Arvell Shaw and Barrett Deems
Louis Armstrong came to Australia for the first time in 1954 and then returned in 1964. Some footage of the 1964 concerts is on YouTube
His popular recordings have included St Louis Blues, When It's Sleepy Time Down South, Jeepers Creepers, A Kiss To Build A Dream On, When The Saints Go Marching In, Mack The Knife, Hello Dolly and What A Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong passed away in 1971 from heart failure, in Corona in New York at the age of 69.
During his lifetime he was married three times. He met his last wife Lucille Wilson at the Cotton Club in the thirties and they married in 1942.
Everybody loved Louie and there is a great story about a crowd of fans in his dressing room after a show "from all levels of society" you see a policemen, a street walker, a priest, a blind man, a Rabbi, a judge and Louie Armstrong is talking to them all. 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
OP ART IN BENALLA SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
Spring School Holiday Program. Make Your Own Op Art
Explore the world of optical illusions. Beginning in the Three Trees exhibition, participants will view the painting by Elizabeth Marks Nakamarra and see what happens when looking at this painting for a while.
Participants will then be guided to make their own op art, playing with repeated lines and shapes arranged and coloured to dizzying effect.
Wednesday October 2 Time: 10.30am – 12pm.
Venue: Patricia Gardiner n Studio ★ Little Artists Spring Garden
Celebrate the colours of spring in this fun Little Artists session creating pasta garden sculptures.
Strange and wonderful is encouraged as children explore their imaginations in making unique shapes and thinking about organisms, plant life and sunshine.
This a fun and easy activity to encourage the motor skills, learning colours and identifying shapes.
Definitions and Learnings: This activity encourages the development of the motor skills through building and assembloage4. Children will learn about colour, sculpture and working in 3D
Ages: For pre-school aged children and their parents/ carers.
Cost: Free.
|Registration Essential: Tel. 5760 2619 or gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au
Benalla Art Gallery
Botanical Gardens
Bridge St, Benalla
Reko Rennie
Retrospective – The Art of Reko Rennie
Charting the bold and dynamic practice of renowned Kamilarol artist, Reko Rennie Respective – The Art of Reko Rennie is the first-ever retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work. With more than 100 works on display, ncluding recent acquisitions and new, never-before-seen work, The exhibition represents the entirety of
The Arts
Rennie’s more than two-decade long career and invites audiences to delve into the artist’s powerful use of street art principles, contemporary art forms and traditional Kamilaroi designs.
Introduced to graffiti at a young age, Rennie is globally renowned for his distinctive style and visual language that integrates street art principles with contemporary art forms and additional Kamilaroi designs in his practice.
By merging traditional Kamilaroi diamond-shaped designs, hand-drawn symbols and repetitive painting with contemporary mediums, such as print-making, sculpture, video, painting and neon, the artist seeks to subvert romantic ideologies of Aboriginal identity.
Rennie has exhibited widely across Australia, the United States and Europe, including in Personal Structures, Crossing Borders at the 56th Venice Biennale in 2015 and with the 2016 XIII Bienale de Cuenca in Ecuador.
Exhibition opens October 11 and closes January.
Patricia Gardiner Studio Potter Centre, Federation Square Swanston St, Melbourne
if, could it be?Georgia Spain Winner of the 2021 Sir John
Sulman Prize, Georgia Spain makes her debut in the medium of sculpture, bringing together paintings alongside sculptural assemblages.
Embracing ambiguity, humour and material transformation, Spain’s surreal, semi-figurative sculptures look as though they might have stepped out of the vigorously expressive canvasses that surround them.
Exhibition closes October 12. Tolarno Galleries
Level 5. 104 Exhibition St. Melbourne - Peter Kemp
Countdown coin launch
■ When Countdown roared onto ABC television in 1974, Australian pop culture changed forever.
For more than a decade, music lovers right across the country tuned in every Sunday night to watch the latest bands and count down to the number one single for the week.
The Royal Australian Mint, in partnership with ABC TV , is launching its latest collectible coin, paying homage to the most successful and influential pop/rock music television program ever produced in Australia.
Expert music journalist, Myf Warhurst, will be on hand to help launch the coin alongside the Voice of Countdown Gavin Wood and Royal Australian Mint CEO Leigh Gordon.
The 50-cent Coloured Uncirculated Coin will be launched today (Wed., Oct. 2) at the Australian Music Vault at Southbank
Hadestown
■ Tickets are on sale for the Melbourne season of singersongwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Hadestown
Seen by three million, streamed by over 350 million and adored by fans all around the world, the musical will open in Melbourne at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2025.
- Contributed
New TV show for Amanda
■ Amanda Keller is to host a new TV show 'The Piano' based on a UK format where Amanda will quiz amateur pianists about their love of tinkling the ivories. The concept has been successful in Europe. Local industry newsletter 'TV Tonight ' came out with a cheeky crack calling the new show 'Bake Off for Pianos'. Amanda was in Melbourne filming segments, using the concourse at Southern Cross station as the location.
Nice gesture
■ Radio 3AW is to be congratulated for including Rex Hunt in their party who attended recent AFL Media Awards. Rex is long remembered as the doyen who put his own, often eccentric brand of broadcasting into calling footy. These days looking after his health is Rex's main priority.
Best kept secret
■ The buzz amongst those in the know say Channel 7 presenter Tim Watson is in the firing line after three decades with Seven. Mind you, this move is subject to official confirmation. To top off the rumour, Rebecca Maddern is said to replace Tim on the newsdesk. Watch this space. Another name being thrown into the Seven line-up for 2025 is none other than Dennis Cometti. Who knows?
Entertaining the kids
■ If you are looking for a fun place to entertain kids these holidays, take a tip to visit the Wyndham City Spring Carnival, it's got the lot - clowns, eats, music, dancing, so check out the activities, never a dull moment.
Shaggy dog story
■ Squid is her real name and for most of her working life was a rescue dog. Then along came a casting call , so our four-legged friend from Geelong threw her collar into the ring. Squid was chosen from a cast of thousands to co-star in a new Australian movie called 'Runt'. The film is a beautiful, uplifting short movie soon to debut in cinemas. Keep an eye out for 'Runt'. - John O’Keefe
with Peter Kemp
OK. With John O’Keefe
● ● ● Amanda Keller
Across Across Down Down
2. Supervisory (position)
7. Pays brief visit (5,2)
11. Rule
17. Yacht pole
18. Untruth
19. Spanish cheer
20. Ellipse
21. Hangover symptom
22. Decreased
23. Woeful
26. Unfilled space
28. Citizen soldiers
29. Adolescent
31. Existence
34. World computer link
36. Archfiend
39. Female equines
41. Roused
43. Suspension of workers (3-3)
46. Morocco's capital
47. Writer, Emily ...
49. Frolicked
51. Pharaohs' tombs
52. Repaints (car)
53. Short-sighted
54. Lieu
55. Flip in air
56. Ill-treatment
61. Featured musicians
64. Nautical speed unit
65. Fellows
66. Extending
67. ... or nay
69. Possessor
71. US coins
74. Not apparent
76. Penny-pincher
78. Elderly horse
79. Phlegm condition
81. Anti-terrorist squad (1,1,1)
83. Wigwam
84. Aunt's husband
86. Scented purple flower
89. Desert illusions
90. Humility
93. Roll (dice)
94. Sailor's yes (3,3)
97. Made (wage)
100. From India or China
101. Saviour
103. Subway
106. Long letter
108. Short-circuited
109. Mistake (4-2)
110. Untied
111. Islamic governors
112. Renowned
113. Power group
115. Salon worker (4,7)
118. Minor roads (4,7)
121. Be without
124. Early harps
128. Hickory tree nut
129. Aimed
130. Cosmos scientists
134. Brings up (child)
135. Excessively fat
136. Overshadow
137. Fragrance
138. Existing
139. Abandon
140. Alluring
143. Natural disaster, ... wave
144. Vote in
147. Film
150. Extinct bird
151. White flower (7,4)
155. Not justified
157. Chime
158. Smell
159. Concur
162. Snapshots
164. Harrowing trial
167. Doctor
168. Rid of lice
169. Comfy seat (4,5)
172. Journalists' credits (2-5)
173. Polite
174. Unassuming
177. Deprive of food
180. Islands
181. Flight from reality
183. Reconstructed
184. Notorious gangster (2,6)
186. Potato variety
187. In vain, to no ...
188. Fulfilled (demand)
191. Actress, ... Diaz
195. See next page (1,1,1)
197. Megastars
198. Earphones
200. Idiocy
202. Middle-distance runner
203. Weeding implement
205. Protrudes (6,3)
206. ... de Cologne
208. Pleasant
209. Fireproof material
212. Funeral guests
215. US Mormon state
217. Feeble
220. Capital of Iowa, Des ...
222. Hiding game
224. Close watch (5,3)
226. Fries lightly
228. Wife, the ...
229. Bake (meat)
230. Crazier
232. Check
235. La Scala city
236. Dallas is there
238. Well-meaning person (2-6)
241. Spot
242. Admonish
243. Gain through will
244. Singer, ... Horne
246. Require
252. Mental stress
253. Renounce throne
254. Eyelid swelling
255. Focal point
256. Rug
257. East European
258. Opposition
259. Shipping route (3,4)
260. School project
1. Right on target (4-2)
2. Dr Jekyll's alter ego (2,4)
3. Ark builder
4. Moves (towards)
5. Recognise
6. Peru beasts
7. Battery segment
8. Grass
9. Weary sound
10. Xmas
11. Responds
12. Contraptions
13. Crocodile relatives
14. Taverns
15. Small lump
16. Wine jug
24. Trophies
25. Addressed crowd
26. Shaking motion
27. Listing articles
28. Actors Gibson or Brooks
30. Lamb's mother
32. Lack of aptitude
33. Instructors
35. Lament
37. Defence force
38. Beastliest
39. Raider
40. Glimpse
42. Map guide
44. Chooses
45. Thrifty
47. Long-snouted monkey
48. Ice-free Norwegian port
50. Rounded roof
53. Ponder
57. Freedom from guilt
58. Bare
59. Rocket ship crew
60. Talks keenly
62. Mountaineer's tool (3,3)
63. Oppress
65. Judi Dench stars in ... Henderson
Presents
68. Aviator, ... Johnson
70. Vigilantly
72. Admission
73. Old photo colour
74. Open sore
75. Dessert, ... caramel
77. Kenya & Tanzania region (4,6)
80. Letter jumbles
82. Italian city
85. Come together
87. Daunted
88. Prince Edward, ... of Wessex
91. Biblical garden
92. Auction
95. Containing nothing
96. Upwardly mobile young people
98. Ripped apart, torn ...
99. Naked models
102. Group loyalty (6,2,5)
104. Nimble-fingered
105. Helps
107. Piercingly
113. Flowered
114. Requested from menu
116. US cotton state
117. Betrayal crime
119. Cavalryman
120. Codswallop
122. Accomplish
123. US motorbike stuntman, Evel ...
125. Extract (metal)
126. In the Arctic Circle
127. Specifically (2,3)
128. Sacred song
130. Astern
131. Weight unit
132. Record label (1,1,1)
133. Droop
141. Pseudonyms
142. US Rhode Island resort
145. Lengthy (4-6)
146. Droll plays
148. Totally preoccupies
149. Unable to read and write
152. Behaved
153. Louts
154. Finish
155. Great Bear constellation, ... Major
156. Jockey
160. Congers or morays
161. Native American tribespeople
163. Stitched garment edges
165. Cain & ...
166. Vending machine
167. Hitler book, ... Kampf
170. Vile act
171. Largest Turkish city
175. Leaves out
176. Praise highly
178. Panic
179. Current (permit)
182. Prison occupant
185. Progressed (4,2)
188. Names used wrongly
189. Most easily offended
190. Cigar dust
192. Almond biscuit
193. Most corroded
194. Flightless bird
195. Trite remark
196. Band
199. Induces
201. Made amends
204. Rowing aids
207. In present condition (2,2)
210. Companies
211. Samples (wine)
213. Coral bank
214. Safari
216. Large yacht
217. Scavenge
218. Tardiest
219. Your school, ... mater
221. Slip up
223. German or Greek
225. Eastern veils
227. In the past, long ...
228. Russian space station
231. Putrefy
233. Four score
234. Toughen (steel)
235. Liqueur, crème de ...
237. Afternoon nap
239. Most senior
240. Enfold
245. Urges on, ... up
247. Junior Scouts
248. Epic tale
249. Notion
250. Highest point
251.Windmillarm
By Rob Foenander
Art Show
■ The Noble Park Community Art Show celebrates its 19th anniversary this year. It’s been held at the Noble Park Community Centre since 2006. This community event is organised by a dedicated voluntary committee made up of local artists, volunteers and with administrative support from staff of Noble Park Community Centre. This year’s show will run from October 18-20. Art entries are accepted until October 7. More info at www.npccartshow.org
Mitch’s release
■ Melbourne -based performer Mitch Tambo released a new song in time for NRL Grand Final Week – a reimagined version of the Tina Turner classic The Best. First released 35 years ago, Tambo’s version is sung in his native Gamilaraay language. The Best was part of one of the most popular sports marketing campaigns in Australian history. His media release also advises Tambo will next perform in Victoria at the Many Mobs Dunggula Cultural Festival on October 12.
Ross Wilson
■ Mr Daddy Cool, Ross Wilson, will return at the Memo Music Hall with the Peaceniks on Saturday, January 25. Due to overwhelming popular demand, Ross’s 50 Years of Hits Tour extends into 2025 and to over 100 shows making it the biggest tour of his incredible 60 year career. Tickets at Trybooking.com - Rob Foenander
GLOBAL SMASH CLUB
■ Finucane and Smith present Global Smash Club from October 16 -19 at the ETU Ballroom Fringe Festival Hub , presented by Melbourne Fringe as part of Pulse.
Twenty years after Finucane and Smith’s Burlesque Hour ushered in a new wild wave of burlesque, touring 18 countries, collecting 13 awards and rave reviews in nine languages along the way, the dangerous dames are back.
Moira Finucane, described as ' Melbourne Fringe Festival’s reigning Living Legend' and multiaward winning Queen of Provocative Variety, musters up a posse of wild women to create a club like no other including: Maude Davey (Fringe Living Legend alumni!); dark goddess of butoh Yumi Umiumare ; transcendent diva Mama Alto; Las Vegas crowned Queen of Burlesque Imogen Kelly, starlet Zitao Deng , 'ceilingshatterer' Piera Dennerstein, and uber virtuoso Xiao Xiao
Glittering drop ins will also make special guest appearances throughout the season.
Global Smash Club is part club, part happening, part transcendent ritual… and all party. Dance, burlesque, live art, song, - described as 'wild, joyous and devilishly disobedient, ' taking place with elevated table seating in the Legends Lounge, a dance floor, and two bars, Living Legend Moira Finucane said: “It will be 20 years of world
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famous club performance squeezed into one hour of dancing, gasping, lounging, drinking, laughing and passion. It’s going to be a wild, visceral, massive hearted 60 minutes that you will never forget.
The Burlesque Hour was never an hour and never burlesque as we know it.
Well, this one is an hour, but we are stretching time with multiple stages, multiple spaces, and some of the hottest artists I have ever had the joy of working with.”
“Twenty years ago every gatekeeper I begged to support the show told us Burlesque Hour would ever work.
“Well it never did just work, it triumphed, set the cabaret world on fire, changed lives, inspired generations of artists, travelled the world and travelled the country.
“Spawned the longest tour of variety since the gold rush. And me, I am just getting started.
“That’s not working, that’s evolving and thriving.
“And we’re still going! Expect the best of, expect the new, expect the unexpected.”
Finucane and Smith’s Global Smash Club
October 16-19
ETU Ballroom Fringe Festival Hub, Trades Hall Place, Melbourne. melbournefringe.com.au/event/ finucane-smiths-global-smashclub/
● ● ● ● Moira Finucane
Melbournewide
Camry impounded
■ Fawkner Highway Patrol officers have impounded a 2024 Toyota Camry after an intercept in Glenroy on Monday evening last week (Sep. 23).
Police were patrolling Pascoe Vale Rd about 10.30pm when they detected the Camry allegedly travelling at 141-kmh in a 60-kmh zone.
They intercepted the car and spoke to the driver, a 22-year-old man from Glenroy
As a result, officers impounded the car with towing costs of $966.50 and the driver is expected to be charged with unlicensed driving and exceed speed limit.
EMERALD
Fatal house fire
■ Police are investigating following a fatal house fire in Emerald last Thursday morning (Sep. 26).
Emergency services were called to a residential property on Kilvington Drive about 2.40am after reports of a fire. A woman died at the scene.
Another man and woman who were inside the property at the time were able to evacuate and were not injured.
A crime scene was established and the cause of the fire will be investigated however it is not believed to be suspicious.
ESSENDON FIELDS
Car impounded
■ Greensborough Highway Patrol officers impounded a car after it was detected allegedly speeding near Essendon Fields last Friday morning (Sep. 27).
Officers detected a gold GTI sedan allegedly travelling at 147-kmh along Tullamarine Freeway in a 80-kmh speed zone area, about 8.30am.
The car was intercepted and the P-plate driver, a 21-year-old man from Sydenham, underwent a preliminary breath test.
He accompanied police to a station and returned an alleged evidentiary reading of 0.126.
His licence was immediately suspended and the unroadworthy car was impounded with towing costs of $989
He is expected to be charged with drink driving and other traffic offences.
This intercept formed part of Operation Scoreboard , a statewide road policing operation coinciding with the AFL Grand Final long weekend in Victoria
MEADOW HEIGHTS
Car runs into shop
■ Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident at 5am lat Tuesday (Sep. 24), after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a car had run into a shop in Baker Court, Meadow Heights
Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find a vehicle into the building. The building and the vehicle were on fire.
The building had a single storey brick residence attached with no extension of fire into the house.
Firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, immediately searched the shop and residence and found no one inside.
Ambulance Victoria also attended in support of FRV operations.
The incident was deemed ‘Under Control’ at 5.23am.
FRV remained on scene over subsequent hours to make the building safe.
The fire was deemed suspicious and Victoria Police were on scene.
STATEWIDE
Welcome Katrina
■ Colin Brooks, Minister for Creative Industries, has welcomed the appointment of Katrina Sedgwick to the Board of the ABC
“As the only Victorian on the Board, Katrina Sedgwick will ensure Victoria’s voice is heard while bringing a wealth of experience in arts, screen, and cultural leadership to this important role,” Mr Brooks said in a written statement.
SIX ARRESTED OVER AGGRAVATED BURGLARIES
■ Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested six teenage boys following a series of alleged aggravated burglaries in Bayside and Glen Eira
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious car driving on Clay Court, Doncaster about 1.15am on Wednesday (Sep. 25).
Police followed the vehicle until it stopped. All seven occupants of the vehicle got out and fled. Officers were quickly on scene and six boys were swiftly arrested. One offender was yet to be located.
A 15-year-old from Wollert, a 17-year-old from Cranbourne North, a 17-year-old from Dandenong, a 15-yearold from Narre Warren, a 15year-old from Dandenong and a 14-year-old from Doveton were being interviewed about a series of aggravated burglaries in the Bayside and Glen Eira areas.
The investigation is ongoing.
BURRUMBEET
Critical injury
■ Ballarat Highway Patrol officers are investigating a critical injury collision in Burrumbeet last Wednesday afternoon (Sep. 25).
Police have been told a white four-wheel drive, travelling east towards Ballarat, crashed into a tree on Remembrance Drive about 4.30pm.
The male driver of the car was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries. The investigation remains ongoing.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the vehicle travelling along Remembrance Drive prior to the collision.
YARRAM
Murder arrests
■ Homicide Squad detectives have arrested two men as part of their investigation into the death of a man in Yarram in January.
The men, aged 39 and 28years-old, were arrested by detectives at rural properties in Yarram and Mildura. The arrests follow an investigation into the death of a man after he was found badly injured on Yarram-Morwell Rd on Tuesday, January 16, about 3pm.
Police were initially called to the scene following reports of a motorcycle crash before follow-up enquiries determined some of the injuries, to the 47year-old man, appeared allegedly inconsistent with a crash.
The pair were to be interviewed by detectives from the Homicide Squad
A 50-year-old woman was arrested and interviewed at the time of the incident and was released without charge.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
DARTMOOR
Thieves nabbed
■ Portland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three people following a spate of burglaries and theft from vehicles in Portland and Dartmoor.
Detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Edgar St, Portland, about 10am on September 17.
Police recovered a number of allegedly stolen items during the search, including power tools, chainsaws, generators and fishing equipment.
Investigators will allege that some of the power tools were stolen from the Dartmoor SES building on August 24.
Police also allegedly located a traffickable quantity of methamphetamine, cannabis and ecstasy at the property.
Detectives executed a second search warrant at a property in Dartmoor-Hamilton Rd, Dartmoor, about 10am on September 19.
Statewide
WANGARATTA Tobacco seized
■ Wangaratta Police have seized significant quantities of loose tobacco, illicit cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and cash during a search warrant at a tobacco store in Wangaratta Officers executed the warrant at the business on Ford St about 10am on Tuesday, September 24.
While searching the premises, police located and seized approximately $30,000 in cash, as well as over 17kg of loose tobacco, approximately 1000 illicit cigarettes and 250 e-cigarettes.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators continue to appeal to anyone with information about illicit activity to come forward to police.
WARRNAMBOOL
Praise for personnel
■ Fire Rescue Commissioner Gavin Freeman has praised all emergency services personnel involved in a complex rescue in Warrnambool on Tuesday last week (Sep. 24)
Thanks to a joint effort by FRV, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police and SES crews, a man was rescued after falling down a 30-metre sand dune cliff at Levy’s Point Coastal Reserve
The man phoned Triple Zero (000) at 7.53am to report that he had fallen 30 metres to land at the bottom of sand dunes, breaking both legs.
The man was walking three dogs at the time, which had run down the dunes and caused the man to fall.
Emergency services personnel were concerned the dunes were at risk of a landslide, as they were unstable.
The man had fallen next to the ocean, with waves crashing onto him, placing him in
further danger. “This was a potentially volatile situation that required emergency services to work together under significant time pressure,” Commissioner Freeman said. “I congratulate all involved in this incredible rescue.”
FRV Acting ACFO Greg Kinross, one of the personnel who responded, said crews from FRV, Ambulance Victoria and the SES parked their appliances at the closest car park.
They then loaded all equipment into the SES 6-wheel Polaris vehicle, which could drive off-road, driving as close as they could to the patient.
Crews trekked through the sand and coastal scrub, carrying all equipment, until they located the man. Victoria Police had arrived on scene beforehand and moved the man away from the waves.
An Ambulance Victoria helicopter was then deployed, with paramedics loading the man onto a stretcher and transporting him safely to hospital.
“The police led the way, FRV crews carried equipment and looked after the dogs, the SES drove the vehicle and Ambulance Victoria paramedics treated the patient,” ACFO Kinross said.
“Luckily the man had his phone on him, and was a local, so he was able to provide us with accurate information about his location.”
“This was an amazing example of all agencies working together, leading to a positive outcome for the patient.”
“Our thoughts are now with the patient and his family, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
STATEWIDE Crime rate up
■ There were 552,228 criminal offences recorded in Victoria in the 12 months to June 2024 – an increase of 46,014 offences or 9.1 per cent.
Crime rate when population growth is considered is 7925 offences per 100,000 people –a 6.7% increase year-on-year.
During the search, police located more items belonging to the Dartmoor SES building.
Police also located an allegedly stolen trailer and what is suspected to be methamphetamine at the property.
The 28-year-old Portland man has subsequently been charged with handle stolen goods, burglary and traffick methampehtamine.
The 36-year-old Portland woman was charged with traffick methamphetamine and possession.
The 57-year-old Dartmoor man was charged with handle stolen goods and possess methamphetamine.
The trio were bailed to appear before the Portland Magistrates’ Court on November 26.
KYNETON
Driver blew .288
■ A man has been charged after he was allegedly caught driving with a disqualified licence and over the legal limit in Kyneton. Kyneton police officers intercepted the driver who was allegedly driving north bound in south bound lanes on the Calder Fwy just before 11pm on Monday last week (Sep. 23)
It is alleged he had several near misses with oncoming vehicles.
The 39-year-old Northern Territory man underwent a preliminary breath test, before allegedly returning an evidentiary result of .288.
He was charged with reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, driving in manner dangerous, careless driving and disqualified driving.
He was bailed to appear at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court on December 2.
SHEPPARTON EAST
Collision probed
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a serious collision in Shepparton East on Monday afternoon last week (Sep. 23).
Investigators have been told that an allegedly stolen Holden Cruze and a truck collided near the intersection of Hosie Rd and Benalla-Shepparton Rd about 3.30pm on Monday, September 23.
The alleged driver of the Cruze, a 16-yearold girl, has been taken to hospital with injuries.
A 11-year-old boy who was a passenger in the car was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Another passenger, a 15-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the truck, a woman in her 50s, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.
RUTHERGLEN
Driver charged
■ Police have charged a man following a fatal collision in Rutherglen on March 28. It is believed that a Ford SUV collided with a pedestrian near the intersection of Main St and Warrens Lane about 9.10am.
Sport
BATTLE ROYAL IN TURNBULL STAKES
■ The Turnbull Stakes at Flemington in October over 2000 metres, has attracted a top class for the big cash.
We could be watching another enduring battle with a clash of most o weight-for-age stars appearing again.
On the last market on the Turnbull Stakes to be run on October 5, the imported mare Via Sistina, now with Chris Waller, still heads the charts despite her unplaced run in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington
Connections put it down to the track and the inclement weather we endured on the day, with heavy rain and winds.
She is much better than that as shown in winning at Randwick beating Zougotcha, and Fan Girl, in a good run.
It pays to give her another chance.
On the second line is the Victorian champion and a winner of more than $11 million in stakemoney, Mr Brightside,who ran right up to his best in winning the Makybe Diva
Yet to run an indifferent race, he will be hard to beat here again, although the distance of 2000 metres here, will make a difference.
Then you have the outstanding mare, Pride of Jenni, who got rolled by Mr Brightside, had every chance over the 1600 of the Makybe, but she will improve at her third run back.
Another one that stood out from the Makybe, was the former Queenslander, Warmonger, who scored in the Group One Queensland Derby, and is on a Cups preparation with his new team of trainers, Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior, who have a big opinion of him.
His run in the Makybe was spot on for the journey, and will improve when going over more ground.
An interesting runner, if he goes around, is Fawkner Park, in the powerful stable of Annabel Neasham and Richard Archibald
He won in good style at Eagle Farm on June 15, and is high-class, and Neasham is confident he can go on from here.
He ran in the Underwood at Caulfield back on September 21, but failed to fire, connections claimed he needed the run.
Connections of Place Du Carrousel were a little disappointed with its run in the Underwood, but the Freedman team, said to forget the run, and will improve.
However on pulling up, was found tohave suffered lacerations to the left hind leg and also a respiratory noise.
The Chris Waller trained, Buckaroo, had a change of fortune winning the Chelmsford Stakes over 1600 metres on September 7 at Randwick.
That was a change of luck for the six-year old gelding, as he has been tackling the best.
He looked good in winning the Underwood, and will run well here.
The good mare, Atishu , battled away in the Makybe Diva at Flemington, but I feel that she will not measure up.
The Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winner, Without A Fight, prepared by leading trainers, Anthony, and his son, Sam, is ready to fire firstup, and is likely to tackle the Cups again this year.
Ted Ryan
The
Before that he won the Doncaster Handicap over 1600 metres at Randwick, and looked good. Second up, he failed to fire, which is a regular habit with horses.
It would pay to forget that run, as on his day, he is first-class.
The Freedmans could have several entries here, with another two smart gallopers that could go around.
One, the former international, Place Du Carrousel, had good form overseas.
Another with the Freedman camp is Royal Champion, who has joined the team after racing overseas.
On April 30, he finished second at Mornington and showed a bit.
Leading Sydney trainer, Joe Pride, has a nicely bred four-year-old, Ceolwolf, who beat a good field over 1500 metres at Rosehill back on
August 31. The four-year-old accounted for some reasonablehorses and could improve, but up in class.
Last year’s Caulfield Cup runner-up, the good English galloper, West Wind Blows, may go around here.
He failed to fire in the Melbourne Cup, but the track put pay to a number of the international’s last year over the 3200 metres.
One horse that I can’t fathom is Kovalica, the former New Zealand horse, now with Chris Waller. He is like a lift, up and down.
Admittedly his third in the Tramway Stakes over 1400 metres, was a good run, but he has had more tries than Melbourne Storm, and was scratched from the Underwood
Melb. Cup weights
■ With the announcement of the Melbourne Cup weights, last year’s winner, Without A Fight, prepared by Anthony Freedman and his son, Sam, will have to equal the heaviest weight carried to victory in a Melbourne Cup, if he wants to win.
He’s had two kilos added from his great victory last year in the big race., bringing his weight up to 58.5 kilos.
This was the weight carried by Think Big in the 1975 Melbourne Cup, making it two years in a row after winning his first the previous year.
From memory I recall that he didn’t win a race in between the Cup wins over the two years.
Melbourne Cup winning trainer, Ciaron Maher, who won with Gold Trip, has 16 nominations for this year’s big one, including his Sydney Cup winner, Circle of Fire,who is wellin with 54.5 kilos.
Another of his team that is a big chance is the grey, Berkshire Breeze, who if he gets in will carry only 50 kilos, but if he can win the Bart Cummings, he may get a penalty.
- Ted Ryan
● ● ● ● Via Sistina. Racing Photos.
An interesting runner is the Sydney galloper, Celestial Legend.
nice looking grey, prepared by top veteran trainer, Les Bridge, was having his first up run after a spell, when he missed a place.
STRONG KILMORE PACING CUP
■ The big feature for the week was Friday night’s $75,000 (Group 2) Jet Roofing Kilmore Pacing Cup over 2690 metres which attracted a very strong field.– the victor being ace NSW (Menangle) trainer Jason Grimson’s Victorian owned and bred 6Y0 Art Major-Macy Lila entire Major Moth.
Driven by stable reinsman Cameron Hart, Major Moth (gate five) raced four wide as the start was effected as polemarker Bulletproof Boy momentarily held the front running before allowing District Attorney a stablemate of the winner outside him from gate three to take control.
Not revved up to go forward, Major Moth had little trouble arresting the lead away from District Attorney entering the front straight on the first occasion.
Off the track from outside the front line Better Eclipse gradually worked forward to park in the open with two laps to travel. With no moves coming through the middle stages, it was Major Moth, District Attorney, Bulletproof Boy, Jilliby Jacksparrow, Helluva and Exotic Bushranger on the markers, with Better Eclipse occupying the ‘death-seat’, being trailed by Tango Tara (one/one), Triple Eight, Like A Wildfire and Perfect Stride at the tail.
■ It was easily seen that the up front runners were going to control the race prior to the bell as District Attorney came away from the inside approaching the final bend to issue a challenge to his stablemate, Tango Tara struggling and Trip Eight, easing wide with Bulletproof Boy coming away from the markers on turning and Like A Wildfire easing wide.
Kicking clear on the home turn, Major Moth in sectionals of 30.2, 30.7, 27.8 and 27.5 for the final mile coasted to the wire 8.8 metres in advance of District Attorney, with Better Eclipse refusing to lie down a neck away third 1.9 metres back a metre ahead of Like A Wildfire in a mile rate of 1-58.3 which was .5 seconds faster than Better Eclipse’s 1-58.8 last year.
Raced by Maryborough’s Len and Irene Parker who has been involved in the sport for an eternity, Major Moth is now likely to contest the New Zealand Cup on November 12 while maybe the Victoria Cup next month.
■ It was a huge night for the Parkers as they also combined with Emma Stewart and Mark Pitt to land the 2180 metre Reg Withers Classic with home bred American Ideal-Flying Moth colt Meteor Moth, flying away from outside the front line to lead and was never headed, accounting for Our Luciano (one/one from inside the second line) and the hot favourite Hes From Heaven which raced exposed from the extreme draw. The margins 2.2 by 2 metres in a mile rate of 1-57.6.
■ The standing start $25,000 MC Labour Kilmore Trotters Cup over the marathon journey of 3150 metres saw French bred TrixtonGilly LB entire Callmethebreeze produce a brilliant performance to score.
Trained by Andy Gath and driven by wife Kate, Callmethebreeze having his first ever standing start stepped beautifully from an equal 30 metre backmark as did Arcee Phoenix next door with both going forward and Arcee Phoenix tackling the leader Hatchback (barrier four) for the leading role and succeeding without a fight in the back straight on the first occasion.
Callmethebreeze was then left uncovered for almost the entire trip being trailed by Parisian Artiste (20m), One Over All (30m) and Mufasa Metro (30m) with the roughies Blue Coman and Dels Destiny on the markers.
■ Rated well with no challengers throughout the race, Arcee Phoenix was tackled strongly by Callmethebreeze on the final bend which drew clear on turning to record a magnificent 9.6 metre margin over One Over All (one/two) who ran on well out wide, with Parisian Artiste (one/one) a grand third a neck away. Arcee Phoenix was fourth 3.3 metres back with Keayang Chucky (20m) after a bad beginning doing a lot of chasing for fifth a further 3 metres away.
Raced by Pat Driscoll Manager of Haras Des Trotteurs and Yabby Dam Farms, Callmethebreeze in quarters for the last mile of 31.3, 30.4, 28.1 and 28.7 following a lead time of 123.7 seconds returned a mile rate of 2-02.6 and is also likely to head for New Zealand to contest the Dominion Handicap on Cup Day.
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■ Always popular Yarra Valley commenced the week on Monday September 23 with a seven event card sponsored by Manhari Metals Tottenham and track specialist 8Y0 Western Terror-Hanover Whiz mare Jay Bee chalked up her 10 success in 76 outings (5 at YV) by taking the 2150 metre Manhari Metals Pace.
Trained at Cobblebank (Melton) by partowner Alex Freeman, Jay Bee driven by the unstoppable James Herbertson led throughout from gate three to easily account for Scott Ewen’s Blazin Heaven (three wide to outside the winner from the tail racing for the bell).
Well supported last start Shepparton winner Harley Blue after going forward from outside the front row was trapped wide with driver Cameron Maggs angling to be one/one before being relegated to the rear and going forward again three wide in the last lap to finish third. The margins 10.4 by 4.7 metres in a mile rate of two minutes even.
■ The 2150 metre Manhari Metals 2Y0 Trotters Mobile was a ‘stroll in the park’ for Riddell co-trainers Chris Lang and Sonia Mahar after beautifully bred Father Patrick-Aleppo Jewel filly I Am Wilma raced by a host of stable clients including breeder Wayne Shultz coasted to the wire.
Leading out from gate two when most of her rivals galloped away the exception being Kyvalley Jagger (gate three) which trailed, I Am Wilma led by a huge margin before appearing to lose concentration approaching the final bend when Kyvalley Jagger closed swiftly.
Given a couple of slaps by driver Lang on straightening to keep her mind on the job, I Am Wilma responded to score by 3.9 metres from Kyvalley Jagger who’s winning turn is not far away. Charleston Avenue which settled three pegs after the early gallop was third albeit 36.9 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.
■ Old timer River Patrol, a Kiwi bred 13Y0 gelded son of Live Or Die and Lady Patrol raced and trained by Rockbank’s Albert Cefai scored victory 16 at start 262 when greeting the judge in the Manhari Metals Pace over 1650 metres returning a mile rate of 2-02.6.
Driven a treat by much travelled Ararat based Michael Bellman, River Patrol led throughout defying all challengers to greet the judge by 4.3 metres from Righteously (one/one) from outside the front line, with the heavily supported Topzavski third 1.2 metres back after racing uncovered from gate four.
■ Leading was definitely the place to be and astute Evolution Lodge (Balliang) owner/trainer Tyrone Abela’s 7Y0 Im Stately-Calder Image gelding Gee Cee Calder did exactly that to capture the 1650 metre Manhari Metals NMW Trotters Mobile.
With champion reinsman and ‘Hall Of Famer’ Chris Alford in the sulky, Gee Cee Calder began fast to lead and was never headed, cruising to the wire 4.1 metres in advance of Meadow Valley Star (three wide to outside the winner) before dropping to his back in the last lap. Mojito Madness ran home nicely when clear from three pegs for third 1.3 metres away. The mile rate 157.5.
■ The pair were also successful with 5Y0 Skyvalley-Gavlenn Jo Al mare Mumpaysthebills in the Manharu Metals 0-2 LTW Trotters Mo-
bile over 2150 metres much to the delight of Bacchus Marsh’s Barnes family. Settling three back in the moving line from the extreme draw as Straight To The Top (gate six) had crossed Cyclone Kadabramelia (gate five). Mumpaysthebills set off three wide in the last lap with Lizzies Son (one/one) coming out ahead of her to receive a lovely trail home momentarily.
Joining Straight To The Top on the final bend before striding clear on turning, Mumpaysthebills looked set to score when Claudys Secret from mid-field was switched down to the sprint lane on turning by Jack Laugher and rattled home at a great rate to fail by a half head in a tricky finish. Lizzies Son fought on well for third 2.1 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.5. Tyrone always turns his horses out looking a picture at the races.
■ Tatura trainer Craig Turnbull and daughter Abbey combined to land the Manhari Metals 02 LTW Pace over 1650 metres with 4Y0 Always B Miki-Jodi Lindenny gelding Binalong Week in a mile rate of 1-56.2.
First up since July last year, Binalong Week raced by John Senior and father Geoff a former HRV Board member raced exposed from gate five outside Rocknroll Gronk (gate four) before asserting his authority and determination over the concluding stages to score by a head. Oh No Never Again (one/one) was third.
At Shepparton
■ Shepparton’s regular Tuesday night fixture was held on September 24 with an interesting seven event card taking place.
Strathfieldsaye duo Julie Douglas (trainer) and Jack Laugher (driver) have been regularly in the winners stall at Kialla and 5Y0 ex-Kiwi Bettors Delight-Change Time gelding Wattlebank Arnie raced by Julie’s parents Eric and Heather Anderson landed the opening race the Shane Sanderson Pace over 2190 metres.
It what was no doubt the ‘drive of the night’ by Laugher when Wattlebank Arnie after settling at the tail from the extreme draw saved many yards by using inside runs to settle three pegs as Good Day led from gate three.
Still in front on turning and going strongly, Good Day was swamped in the shadows of the post by Wattlebank Arnie along the sprint lane, with Wind Sock (three wide to race outside the leader, then one/one) second and Major Bert third after racing exposed in a thrilling finish. The margins a half head by a half head in a mile rate of 1-58.9. Good day was a head away third.
■ It was a semi-local victory to the1690 metre Lee Brennan Pace when Kyabram trainer Mick Blackmore’s consistent eight time winner 4Y0 Hes Watching-Just Look At Me gelding Eye See Philtra to the pleasure of his popular owners scored in a 1-56.1 mile rate.
Driven by James Herbertson, Eye See Philtra was crossed from the pole by Juanita Breen’s Royal Starzzz (gate four) to enjoy the run of the race. Using the sprint lane, Eye See Philtra greeted the judge 1.9 metres clear of Royal Starzzz,, with Racing Writer (one/two – three wide last lap) third a head away.
■ ‘Herbie’ was to have another great night finishing with three winners – Picket Wire the Paul Graydon Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres (Paul being a fanatical lover of the squaregaiter) and Pete Mitchell the Alabar Pace over the same trip the other two. Picket Wire a 4Y0 daughter of Skyvalley and Packed Up Early raced by David Goudie and carrying the familiar family colours of Pink, Black Band and Sleeves and trained by Sutton Grange mentor Ross Graham settled four back in the moving line from inside the second line as Cabin Crew led from gate three with You No Ill Be Late exposed.
Going forward three wide racing for the bell to join the leader, Picked Wire was able to drop in and trail for the last lap. Coming away from the inside approaching the home turn to be one/ one as Cabin Crew went into a wild gallop allowing You No Ill Be Late to take over. Switching down to the sprint lane on turning, Picked Line ran home best to prevail by 2.4 metres in a rate of 2-03.7 from Destrier (one/one – three wide last lap) and You No Ill Be Late who was a head back third.
by Mick Carbone at Axedale has been racing well of of late and after being restrained from gate five settled at the rear with Hello Sweetheart (gate three) leading for Alby Ashwood.
With no moves being made until the last lap when Pete Mitchell went three wide to issue a challenge, Pete Mitchell ran home best to score by 1.1 metres from a death-seating Better Saint in a rate of 2-00.5. Mynameisruby held third albeit 11.3 metres away.
Double Day
■ Wednesday was double day with Charlton racing in the afternoon and Bendigo at night and locals were very dominant at Charlton landing two winners on the program.
Club President Joey Thompson produced a smart juvenile on debut by the name of Alrighty to blitz his rivals in the Wimmera Mallee Tourism 2Y0 and 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres. A gelded son of Skyvalley and Why Maori (Ganymede) bred and raced by Bryan Healy now based on the Gold Coast, Alrighty driven by Luke Dunn backed in from $19+ in the TAB morning line to run at $1.70 ex[plodded away from gate four to lead easily and after trotting to perfection, recorded a 12.2 metre margin untouched from a death-seating Lochinvar Son on debut returning a 2-03 mile rate. Tiara Gail another first starter (five pegs after a bad beginning from gate three) made ground steadily in the last lap for third 7.1 metres away.
■ Charlton based trainer Zac Steenhuis snared the Charlton Caravan Park Pace over 1609 metres with 7Y0 Four Starzzz Shark-Diamond Over mare Riviera Rose bred and raced by local Frank McGrath who brought up two wins in succession after scoring at Ararat on September 15. With Luke Dunn who has recently located to Charlton in the sulky bringing up a double, Riviera Rose was taken back at the start from outside the front line to settle at the rear as speedy Sunraysia hope Ronzel Sunny leading from gate three for Mick Bellman. Lucky to avoid interference approaching the home turn when Noosa Boy galloped checking Nai Harn Bay (one/ three), Riviera Rose finished best down the outside fence to gain the day by 1.6 metres from Asharah which had trailed the leader from the pole easing away from the markers in the straight. Rank outsider A Look To Like ($126.00) after an easy time three pegs was third 6.2 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.6.
■ Congupna trainer Steven Duffy combined with son Ryan aboard Stay Hungry-Miss Galvinator 2Y0 filly Sharp Interest to land the 2100 metre Swift Freight Pace. Racing roughly from the pole to be crossed by Aliza Hill (gate three), Sharp Interest once balanced rushed forward to have little trouble in sliding past Aliza Hill and after dictating terms, coasted to the wire untouched to register a 4.5 metre margin over Aliza Hill which had angled off her back to no avail on turning, with Torque Power (one/ one) third 3.8 metres away. The mile rate 157.8.
■ Marong’s David Van Ryn who has always had an infinity with trotters was successful with 7Y0 Orlando Vici-Miss Clevelle gelding Aristotle in the North West AG Services Trotters Handicap over 2100 metres returning a mile rate of Driven a treat by Ryan Sanderson giving Charlton another winner during the afternoon. Aristotle was too strong for his rivals approaching the post to score by 2.2 metres.
Melbournewide
Camry impounded
■ Fawkner Highway Patrol officers have impounded a 2024 Toyota Camry after an intercept in Glenroy on Monday evening last week (Sep. 23).
Police were patrolling Pascoe Vale Rd about 10.30pm when they detected the Camry allegedly travelling at 141-kmh in a 60-kmh zone.
They intercepted the car and spoke to the driver, a 22-year-old man from Glenroy
As a result, officers impounded the car with towing costs of $966.50 and the driver is expected to be charged with unlicensed driving and exceed speed limit.
EMERALD
Fatal house fire
■ Police are investigating following a fatal house fire in Emerald last Thursday morning (Sep. 26).
Emergency services were called to a residential property on Kilvington Drive about 2.40am after reports of a fire. A woman died at the scene.
Another man and woman who were inside the property at the time were able to evacuate and were not injured.
A crime scene was established and the cause of the fire will be investigated however it is not believed to be suspicious.
ESSENDON FIELDS
Car impounded
■ Greensborough Highway Patrol officers impounded a car after it was detected allegedly speeding near Essendon Fields last Friday morning (Sep. 27).
Officers detected a gold GTI sedan allegedly travelling at 147-kmh along Tullamarine Freeway in a 80-kmh speed zone area, about 8.30am.
The car was intercepted and the P-plate driver, a 21-year-old man from Sydenham, underwent a preliminary breath test.
He accompanied police to a station and returned an alleged evidentiary reading of 0.126.
His licence was immediately suspended and the unroadworthy car was impounded with towing costs of $989
He is expected to be charged with drink driving and other traffic offences.
This intercept formed part of Operation Scoreboard , a statewide road policing operation coinciding with the AFL Grand Final long weekend in Victoria
MEADOW HEIGHTS
Car runs into shop
■ Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident at 5am lat Tuesday (Sep. 24), after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a car had run into a shop in Baker Court, Meadow Heights
Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find a vehicle into the building. The building and the vehicle were on fire.
The building had a single storey brick residence attached with no extension of fire into the house.
Firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, immediately searched the shop and residence and found no one inside.
Ambulance Victoria also attended in support of FRV operations.
The incident was deemed ‘Under Control’ at 5.23am.
FRV remained on scene over subsequent hours to make the building safe.
The fire was deemed suspicious and Victoria Police were on scene.
STATEWIDE
Welcome Katrina
■ Colin Brooks, Minister for Creative Industries, has welcomed the appointment of Katrina Sedgwick to the Board of the ABC
“As the only Victorian on the Board, Katrina Sedgwick will ensure Victoria’s voice is heard while bringing a wealth of experience in arts, screen, and cultural leadership to this important role,” Mr Brooks said in a written statement.
SIX ARRESTED OVER AGGRAVATED BURGLARIES
■ Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested six teenage boys following a series of alleged aggravated burglaries in Bayside and Glen Eira
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious car driving on Clay Court, Doncaster about 1.15am on Wednesday (Sep. 25).
Police followed the vehicle until it stopped. All seven occupants of the vehicle got out and fled. Officers were quickly on scene and six boys were swiftly arrested. One offender was yet to be located.
A 15-year-old from Wollert, a 17-year-old from Cranbourne North, a 17-year-old from Dandenong, a 15-yearold from Narre Warren, a 15year-old from Dandenong and a 14-year-old from Doveton were being interviewed about a series of aggravated burglaries in the Bayside and Glen Eira areas.
The investigation is ongoing.
BURRUMBEET
Critical injury
■ Ballarat Highway Patrol officers are investigating a critical injury collision in Burrumbeet last Wednesday afternoon (Sep. 25).
Police have been told a white four-wheel drive, travelling east towards Ballarat, crashed into a tree on Remembrance Drive about 4.30pm.
The male driver of the car was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries. The investigation remains ongoing.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the vehicle travelling along Remembrance Drive prior to the collision.
YARRAM
Murder arrests
■ Homicide Squad detectives have arrested two men as part of their investigation into the death of a man in Yarram in January.
The men, aged 39 and 28years-old, were arrested by detectives at rural properties in Yarram and Mildura. The arrests follow an investigation into the death of a man after he was found badly injured on Yarram-Morwell Rd on Tuesday, January 16, about 3pm.
Police were initially called to the scene following reports of a motorcycle crash before follow-up enquiries determined some of the injuries, to the 47year-old man, appeared allegedly inconsistent with a crash.
The pair were to be interviewed by detectives from the Homicide Squad. A 50-year-old woman was arrested and interviewed at the time of the incident and was released without charge.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
DARTMOOR
Thieves nabbed
■ Portland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three people following a spate of burglaries and theft from vehicles in Portland and Dartmoor.
Detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Edgar St, Portland, about 10am on September 17.
Police recovered a number of allegedly stolen items during the search, including power tools, chainsaws, generators and fishing equipment.
Investigators will allege that some of the power tools were stolen from the Dartmoor SES building on August 24.
Police also allegedly located a traffickable quantity of methamphetamine, cannabis and ecstasy at the property.
Detectives executed a second search warrant at a property in Dartmoor-Hamilton Rd, Dartmoor, about 10am on September 19.
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WANGARATTA Tobacco seized
■ Wangaratta Police have seized significant quantities of loose tobacco, illicit cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and cash during a search warrant at a tobacco store in Wangaratta Officers executed the warrant at the business on Ford St about 10am on Tuesday, September 24.
While searching the premises, police located and seized approximately $30,000 in cash, as well as over 17kg of loose tobacco, approximately 1000 illicit cigarettes and 250 e-cigarettes.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators continue to appeal to anyone with information about illicit activity to come forward to police.
WARRNAMBOOL
Praise for personnel
■ Fire Rescue Commissioner Gavin Freeman has praised all emergency services personnel involved in a complex rescue in Warrnambool on Tuesday last week (Sep. 24)
Thanks to a joint effort by FRV, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police and SES crews, a man was rescued after falling down a 30-metre sand dune cliff at Levy’s Point Coastal Reserve
The man phoned Triple Zero (000) at 7.53am to report that he had fallen 30 metres to land at the bottom of sand dunes, breaking both legs.
The man was walking three dogs at the time, which had run down the dunes and caused the man to fall.
Emergency services personnel were concerned the dunes were at risk of a landslide, as they were unstable.
The man had fallen next to the ocean, with waves crashing onto him, placing him in
further danger. “This was a potentially volatile situation that required emergency services to work together under significant time pressure,” Commissioner Freeman said. “I congratulate all involved in this incredible rescue.”
FRV Acting ACFO Greg Kinross, one of the personnel who responded, said crews from FRV, Ambulance Victoria and the SES parked their appliances at the closest car park.
They then loaded all equipment into the SES 6-wheel Polaris vehicle, which could drive off-road, driving as close as they could to the patient.
Crews trekked through the sand and coastal scrub, carrying all equipment, until they located the man. Victoria Police had arrived on scene beforehand and moved the man away from the waves.
An Ambulance Victoria helicopter was then deployed, with paramedics loading the man onto a stretcher and transporting him safely to hospital.
“The police led the way, FRV crews carried equipment and looked after the dogs, the SES drove the vehicle and Ambulance Victoria paramedics treated the patient,” ACFO Kinross said.
“Luckily the man had his phone on him, and was a local, so he was able to provide us with accurate information about his location.”
“This was an amazing example of all agencies working together, leading to a positive outcome for the patient.”
“Our thoughts are now with the patient and his family, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
STATEWIDE Crime rate up
■ There were 552,228 criminal offences recorded in Victoria in the 12 months to June 2024 – an increase of 46,014 offences or 9.1 per cent.
Crime rate when population growth is considered is 7925 offences per 100,000 people –a 6.7% increase year-on-year.
During the search, police located more items belonging to the Dartmoor SES building.
Police also located an allegedly stolen trailer and what is suspected to be methamphetamine at the property.
The 28-year-old Portland man has subsequently been charged with handle stolen goods, burglary and traffick methampehtamine.
The 36-year-old Portland woman was charged with traffick methamphetamine and possession.
The 57-year-old Dartmoor man was charged with handle stolen goods and possess methamphetamine.
The trio were bailed to appear before the Portland Magistrates’ Court on November 26.
KYNETON
Driver blew .288
■ A man has been charged after he was allegedly caught driving with a disqualified licence and over the legal limit in Kyneton. Kyneton police officers intercepted the driver who was allegedly driving north bound in south bound lanes on the Calder Fwy just before 11pm on Monday last week (Sep. 23)
It is alleged he had several near misses with oncoming vehicles.
The 39-year-old Northern Territory man underwent a preliminary breath test, before allegedly returning an evidentiary result of .288.
He was charged with reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, driving in manner dangerous, careless driving and disqualified driving.
He was bailed to appear at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court on December 2.
SHEPPARTON EAST
Collision probed
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a serious collision in Shepparton East on Monday afternoon last week (Sep. 23).
Investigators have been told that an allegedly stolen Holden Cruze and a truck collided near the intersection of Hosie Rd and Benalla-Shepparton Rd about 3.30pm on Monday, September 23.
The alleged driver of the Cruze, a 16-yearold girl, has been taken to hospital with injuries.
A 11-year-old boy who was a passenger in the car was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Another passenger, a 15-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the truck, a woman in her 50s, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.
RUTHERGLEN
Driver charged
■ Police have charged a man following a fatal collision in Rutherglen on March 28. It is believed that a Ford SUV collided with a pedestrian near the intersection of Main St and Warrens Lane about 9.10am.
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CASUAL LABOURER required for a few days work, don’t need to be continuous days. I need help in rebuilding some small bridges and clearing of walking tracks. Cash payment of $25 per hour. Call me to discuss. Yea. 0438 652 784. HH-LL
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PROPOSAL TO 5G UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT THE EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE AT 5 CHURCH ROAD PANTON HILL VIC 3759
1. The site at which this works is being undertaken is located at the address above.
2. The proposed works include the activation of the 5G equipment installed on site authorised by Planning Permit 623/2019/06P issued by the Nillumbik Shire Council; removal or relocation of Optus and Vodafone’ existing equipment to enable the activation; works within the new equipment shelter; and any other associated works necessary for the operation of the facility.
3. Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed activation works as a low-impact facility under Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.
4. The proposed infrastructure will comply with the ACMA EME regulatory arrangements. An EME Report and further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au site number 3759001.
5. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: CPS Technology & Infrastructure, (02) 9300 1700, planning-vic@cpstech.com.au by 5.00pm on Wednesday 16 October 2024.
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PART-TIME DRIVER WITH OWN VEHICLE
Tuesdays. Fortnightly.
The Local Paper may soon have a vacancy for a reliable person to take over our bulk bundle deliveries to shops in the Northern Suburbs Edition areas.
This includes Fitzroy, Clifton Hill, Alphington, Fairfield, Northcte, Thornbury, Preston, Reservoir, Keon Park, Thomastown, Lalor, Epping, Wollert, South Morang, Bundoora, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Macleod, Watsonia, Lower Plenty, Greensborough, Montmorency, Eltham and Diamond Creek.
This is a position for someone, with their own ABN, to work on a contract basis. The position pays $500 (including GST) each fortnightly round.
This fortnightly job (Febnruary-December) involves picking up bundles at Tullamarine on Tuesday mornings (from 5am), and delivering bundles prior to Wednesday morning to retail outlets.
The position would be ideal for someone who is punctual, relaible and able to work without supervision. A regular sedan vehicle is suitable for the position.
The position involves an invoice sent each fortnightly. Payment is direct to your account, within around 10 business days.
Send us an email with your CV. Tell us why you should be our first pick. editor@LocalPaper.com.au
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