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Praise for ambulance trio ● Mike Dalmau, Rebecca Bennett, Brittney Thomas, Phillip Irving ■ Ambulance Victoria has paramedics stationed locally in Alexandra, Eildon and Marysville who are supported by highly trained and respected volunteer ACO's (Ambulance Community Officers). ACO's are trained to provide advanced first aid in rural and remote communities where the ambulance caseload is low, the ambulance branch is not staffed on a full-time basis, or where the paramedic is not generally rostered to work with a second paramedic. The Alexandra District Ambulance Support supports one or more ACO's through the provision of a Scholarship funding annually for the period of their training to assist with the costs of text book and the like. The ‘Peter Savage Memorial Scholarship’ for this year was presented to Rebecca Bennett who has been volunteering in the local area for a significant amount of time. Brittney Thomas was also presented with her second allocation of funding at the Christmas Break up held at Aqua in Eildon . President Mike Dalmau, thanked AV Staff and ACO's for their invaluable continued service to the people of this area. ADAS is supporting three ACO's under the Scholarship.
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Alexandra ● Tori Glass and Belinda Hocking at the Alexandra Races. More pics inside.
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Mernda ● Karen Harris, Dionne Hutchinson, Liz Bower with Isabelle Hall (front) at the Nanna’s Makers Market, Mernda.
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Rotarians donate $500 ■ Two young men Nick and Ben Charles - impressed those attending the Rotary Club of Alexandra’s meeting last week. The visit by Rotary District Governor Brian Peters to the Rotary Club of Alexandra was marked by the addresses given by the young men. They told of their Rotary Youth Exchange travels to Denmark and Switzerland. Both brought impressive blazers festooned with badges and mementos. They spoke of ‘Rotex’, a group of Rotary exchange students who wanted to encourage others to pursue the experience of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. They are enthusiastic supporters of Rotex and Headspace which provides mental health support for people aged 16 to 25. This age group has a high rate of selfharm and suicide. They convene gatherings at Dookie four times a year to provide support and encourage other young people to see their strengths and possibilities. Young people reach out to other young people. In this case they have the benefit of both the Rotary Youth Exchange and their own personal life stories. Question followed until Chairman and President Tom Farrell called Youth Director John Cannon to come forward. John thanked Nick and Ben for their speeches and presented a cheque for $500 towards Headspace. He offered them every best wish for success with this essential support service. Brian Peters addressed the meeting in connection with the banner ‘Rotary Connects the World’. He reminded Alexandra members of the great work done by Moira Kelly in Kilmore with the Children First Foundation and the considerable work that the Rotary District 9790 and the Rotary Club of Alexandra did to get the buildings running to support the Foundation. He said that Rotarians can be proud of what Moira and the Foundation have achieved in assisting this service to the world community. The retreat was founded 20 years ago
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● Nick and Ben Charles receive a $500 chque for Headspace from John Cannon (Rotary Club of Alexandra’s Youth Chairman) and Brian Peters (Rotary District Governor). with much Rotary help and money, and has now cared for about 400 children including the conjoined twins from Butan. Brian spoke a little ■ Kelly Wilsmore of his history. He joined Rotary yesterday (Tues.) seven years ago be- opened her optometry cause he was so im- business, Optair pressed with the fel- Eyecare, in Yea. lowship and inclusiveOptair Eyecare opness of people he had erates from the Semimet. Circle premises that He has since been also includes My New Secretary, President Dentist. and now District GovOptair Eyecare ernor, which he finds has the latest equiprewarding. ment including a retiHe came to Austra- nal camera and a vi- ● Kelly Wilsmore lia from the UK in sual field analyser. Kelly has plenty of 1983 and is aware of Kelly has a splen- experience with the how new arrivals in did history in eyecare, removal of foreign Australia feel. including work in la- bodies from eyes, and Brian departed, by ser surgery and catareminding the ract surgery, including this has come in handy Rotarians and guests stints alongside such with a variety of sports that the District is well known surgeons injuries. Optair Eyecare, made up of more than as Dr Mark Troski of 7 The Semi-Circle, 60 clubs who agree to the Victoria Parade Yea. work together with Surgery Centre. Phone: Rotary International Kelly has lived lo0438 527 455 to distribute funds and cally in Glenburn for works wide to support five years , and she is health and humanity well known in the projects. horse riding fraternity. He reminded that She runs the Gleninternational projects burn Horseriders require many clubs to page on Facebook. work together on probHer husband Greg lems such as HIV has been an enthusivaccines in Papua astic coach of the Yea New Guinea, and Po- girls’ football team, lio vaccines in Af- and their daughter ghanistan and Paki- Cathy and son Ben stan. known throuigh These projects re- are local school and sport ceive huge support connections. from the Bill and Kelly l;oves forMelinda Gates Founward to being of ser- ● Tanya Plibersek dation. The result is that vice to the community. ■ Federal politician She plans to offer Tanya Plibersek will the world is almost rid of polio. Now, a solu- flexibility in appoint- be the special guest at tion must be found to ment times, and will the opening of the new to the current virus start with appoint- Wallan offices of ments on Tuesday af- McEwen MHR Rob outbreak. The world must ternoons, Saturday Mitchell on Sunday, deal with the global morning, after hours March 22. Ms Plibersek impact that one dis- through the week. Other times are served as Deputy ease can have in such a short time. It will also available by ap- Leader of the Labor take a strong connec- pointment, by phoning Party and Deputy Leader of the Opposition around the world 0438 527 455. Kelly is therapeuti- tion from 2013 to 2019, and it is also clear that Rotary will not be far cally endorsed. She and has served as away as communities has a history of eye- Member of Parliacare co-management ment for Sydney since deal with it. - Robert Chaffe with ophthalmologists. 1998.
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■ Broadford Football Netball Club will hold a Swap Meet on Sunday, March 15, at the State Motorcycle Complex, Broadford. Club President Bonnie Cavanagh says the event will be bigger than ever with rare car parts, tyres, signage, furniture, tools and parts, arts and crafts, collectables, a jumping castle, face painting, old records, books,c lothing and make-up, memorabilia, entertainment, food stalls and more. Bon says there will be a mega car display on the race track. Proceedings start at 7am. More details are available at www.broadfordswapmeet.com See the full-page ad in this week’s Local Paper. ■ The Local Paper welcomes McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell as an every-week advertiser from next week’s issue. Mr Mitchell’s new electorate office at Wallan will be officially opened later this month. ■ St Mary’s College Seymour has a full-page ad in this week’s issue to promote the Open Day that will be held on Thursday, March 19, with tours at 9am and 2pm. Visitors on the Open Day will meet the Principal, enjoy a tour of the College, and witness students and staff at work. A Parent Information Evening is scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday, March 25, in the Library Resource Centre. For details, phone 5792 2611. ■ Darren Gilbert will be holding an Open Studio at 2742 Highlands Rd, Highlands, from 10am-4pm on Saturday (March 7) and Sunday (March 8). It is an inspirational environment where both art and sculpture come to life in a beautiful scenic countryside studio. The studio is open on the first weekend of the month in Spring, Summer and Autumn. Take advantage of the Labor Day long weekend to visit the Darren Gilbert Open Studio. ■ Dr Kathleen Walsh of Yarra Valley Dental is welcoming Dr Karin Bishara to the practice at Yarra Glen. Dr Karin has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and root canal treatment. For consultations, phone 9730 1572. ■ The Yea Saleyards will be the venue for the 18th Southern Charolais Breeders Group Sale to be held from 12 Noon on Thursday, March 19. Some 33 bulls, six registered females, and four genetic packages will be on offer. Vendors include Airlie, Chenu, Clarinda, Lawaluk, Sedaua, Tambo River, Tysubi and Waterford. Enquiries through Chris Pollard of Landmark, phone 0428 993 860. ■ Due to popular demand, The Local Paper has expanded its distribution through a number of areas. Free copies can be picked up on Wednesdays at 150 outlets. In the Diamond Valley (Nillumbik), these depots include Diamond Creek, Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, Research, St Andrews, Smiths Gully and Wattle Glen. Just across the municipal border, copies are also available at Warrandyte and Wonga Park. ■ Did you know that there are daily updates of news, sport and information at www.LocalPaper.com.au - unlike some other companies, there is no paywall. There should never bne a price on local news. Updates are also available on Facebook. Your business can be featured in this weekly column. It’s a free service for our advertisers. Call us at:
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Ammunition practice at Puckapunyal was heard as far away as Yea last week. The firing of live rounds upset animals - and humans - 50 kms away. Former Whittlesea Councillor Ricky Kirkham resigned just prior to him having to face a Councillor Conduct Panel. The Chief Municipal Inspector had applied for a cpanel to make a finding of serious misconduct against Mr Kirkham. Because of the resignation, the process has been discontinued.
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Sacred Heart Parish School Yea has an interesting angle to promoting enrolments. The school’s website tells prospective parents that the Sacred Heart Yea family fees are only $9 per day, with payment plans available. Local footy and netball is just around the corner. The Local Paper will have a full coverage throughout the 2020 season. In an interesting quirk, some Round 18 games in the Kyabram District League will be played before the Round 17 fixture. A tick to Murrindindi Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd who volunteered his musical services for a performance at Alexandra Library late last week. He performed modern country and contemporary items for the ● Craig Lloyd ‘Acoustica’ event.
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There was local anger towards the perpetrator/s of the break-in at Yea Foodworks late last week. Opening of the store was said to be delayed on Thursday, after the crime.
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Kinglake Hotel’s phone number was ‘3’ when an advertisement was published listing it as an ‘RACV House’. Probably in the 1930s, Frank Thomson’s ad boasted ‘first class cuisine’, hot and cold water, tennis court, electric light throughout, modern sanitation, moderate tariffs, free motor parking, anmd a cricket pitch available for picnic parties.
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There is great anticipation ahead of the local cricket finals. The Yea Tigers are looking forward to their A-Grade chances in the Seymour District Cricket Association. More details in our sports section.
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Author-entertainer Jane Clifton will be speaker from 1pm-4pm this Sunday (Mar. 8) at the Marian Rennie Studio Gallery at 132 Breakaway Rd, Acheron. Cost is $130 which includes glass of wine, light lunch, tea and coffee. Book on 0412 109 129. ● Jane Clifton Community banks are important throughout the region. The Bendigo Bank initiatives are well supported. The weather was not as co-operative last week at Wallan when the bank’s new offices were opened ... but the howling wind saw items smashed and airborne.
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Readers’ contributions to the ‘Ticks & Crosses’ column are welcomed. Send your contribution to: editor@LocalMedia.com.au Contributions will be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.
Local Briefs Rubicon issue
■ Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Deputy President Teresa Bisucci last moth determined that VCAT has the power to consider amendments to the applications in the case between Rubicon Station Pty Ltd and Goulburn Valley Water. The case involves a licence to use and take water, and a licence to construct works on a waterway. The company seeks a review of GMW’s decisions to refuse licences. The company wants to construct a minihydro station comprising a weir, offtake to a buffer dam, turbine, settling pond and outlet.
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● Whittlesea Police Station. File Photo. ■ Northern Victoria MLC throughout the station and the Wendy Lovell has renewed timber is rotting around the wincalls for an upgrade of the dows and facia,” Ms Lovell Whittlesea Police Station, desaid. scribing the working conditions Ms Lovell acknowledged for members at the station as the strong advocacy of the “disgraceful.” Whittlesea Police Community In State Parliament, Ms Action Group and the wider Lovell sought a commitment to Whittlesea community for their provide funding in the 2020-21 local police. Victorian Budget to complete “The Andrews Labor Govan upgrade of the station. ernment and Minister, Lisa Ms Lovell spoke in an adNeville, should be ashamed of journment debate, directing the disgraceful conditions that comments to Lisa Neville, the the hard-working police at Minister for Emergency SerWhittlesea are forced to work vices. in,” Ms Lovell said. ● Wendy Lovell MLC Ms Lovell first raised the “Prior to the last State Elecneed for a refurbishment at the continues to raise concern in police station in 2017. the local community,” Ms tion the now-silent Labor Member for Yan Yean promised the Prior to the 2018 State Elec- Lovell said. tion, the Liberal National Coa“The Whittlesea Police Sta- station would receive an uplition made a commitment to tion is no longer fit for purpose grade yet nothing has been provide $2 million to upgrade as it is too small to properly done. the station. house the current staff, has no “The Whittlesea Police Sta“Prior to the election the proper disability access, no fa- tion is no longer fit-for-purpose Member for Yan Yean (Danille cilities to interview suspects and I call on the Minister to Green) promised an upgrade to and no separate male, female ensure the inclusion of funding the station but as yet no work or disabled toilets. in the upcoming State budget has commenced and no fund“Worryingly, asbestos is to complete an upgrade at the ing has been committed, which present in walls and ceiling station,” Ms Lovell said.
Free pool entry proposed ■ Free public entry to swimming pools in Alexandra, Eildon, Marysville and Yea is proposed in the Murrindindi Shire 2020-21 budget to be considered by Councillors later this month. It is planned to have a on- year trial of latenight pool openings on Fridays and Saturdays at the busiest pools in Alexandra and Yea. The ideas for the draft budget will be considered at a Council meeting to be held at Yea at 6pm on Wednesday, March 25. The Council plans to add an arborist to its staff .and to make an $100,000 increase in funding for tree works. Murrindindi Council will consider a range of new budget initiatives in the draft budget, including: ■ $3.86 million on roads and paths including reseals, re-sheeting, footpath renewals and improvements to unsealed roads ■ $175,000 to improve safety at the Kinglake West Primary School crossing and surrounds ■ $479,000 on Marysville Swimming Pool renewal works ■ $160,000 on Kinglake Public Toilet Renovation (Aitken Crescent) ■ $350,000 on a new public toilet in Kinglake Memorial Reserve ■ $45,000 on solar hot water showers for male and female amenity blocks at Eildon and Marysville swimming pools ■ $40,000 to replace bi-fold doors at Yea Recreation Reserve Clubrooms ■ $189,000 to improve connectivity to Kellock Lodge (William St to Johnston St , with connection to Leckie Park) ■ $45,000 for additional shade sails at the Yea Swimming Pool ■ $100,000 for the extension of the footpath in
■ There is interest in forming a mixed competition in the Kinglake Basketball Association. At least two girls must be on the court at all times. Games are expected to be played after 8pm Wednesdays. kinglakebasketballassociation @gmail.com
30th anniversary ■ Ivanhoe Grammar School will stage a twilight picnic as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for its ‘Plenty’ campus in Nridge Inn Rd, Doreen. The event will be held from 4pm on Sunday, March 15, in front of the Founders’ Centre.
Eltham permit ■ The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has varied a Nillumbik Shire Council planning permit decision, allowing for a second dwelling to be constructed at 83 John St, Eltham. Construction of the building will be allowed within five metres of a substantial tree, according to the determination by VCAT member Katherine Paterson. The respondents in the case were Sue and Anthony Hill.
Healing day
■ Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House will hold a Healing Day from 10am-2pm on Sunday, April 19. The event will include psychic mediums, healers, massage therapists, acupuncture, shiatsu, readers, Tarot and fortune cards, and Reiki masters. laura@kinglakeranges.com.au
Toolangi event
■ Murrindindi Library staff will preview books, overseas titles, biographies, DVDs and e-books at the ‘On The Road Toolangi’ event to be held from 6.30pm-8pm on Monday, March 16 at the Toolangi Castella District Community House. Enquiries can be made through the Council, phone 5772 0333.
Table of Plenty
● Yea swimming pool Falls Road, Marysville (Stage 1 - Gallipoli Park to Goulds Terrace) ■ $50,000 for bridge renewal at the entrance to the Yea Caravan Park. Murrindindi Shire rates are proposed to rise, to no more than 1.95 per cent. This is slightly below the 2 per cent allowable under the Victorian Government's Fair Go Rates System. Council CEO Craig Lloyd says that savings have also been achieved across Council's services to ensure best value is being achieved. “The proposed budget is about making sure all available funds are going to the areas where they will have the most impact for the community and will help us deliver on our promise to the community in the Council Plan,” Mr Lloyd said. “Full details of the recommendations being made to Councillors will be available on our website in a few weeks' time. Subject to approval by Council, we will be making the draft widely available for public comment. “Details of how our community can make comment will be provided following approval of the draft by Council,” Mr Lloyd told The Local Paper.
■ Ticket sales have closed for the Table of Plenty event to be held by Friends of Toorourong on Friday, March 27. The outdoor event celebrates local food, heritage and environment, in a parkland location. The feature is a four-course meal. Phone: 0427 510 092.
Royal Mail on air
■ Alisiter Borrie’s Royal Mail Hotel, Yea, was featured on Neil Mitchell’s 3AW program, on Friday in Tony Leonard’s pub of the week segment.
Parenting sessions
■ The Brotherhood of St Laurence iso ffering free child friendly parenting information sessions in March at Jindi Family and Community Centre, 48 Breadalbane Ave, Mernda. Topics include reading, nutrition, routines, and outdoor play. Phone Claire Georgiou, 8724 0104
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From Our Files - 30 Years Ago March 7, 1990
Cars sent back
■ Yea Shire Council was set to negotiate the cancellation of orders for three Holden Berlina sedans. In 1990, the Council was seeking legal advice whether it could cancel its order for a luxury Holden Calais which had been ordred in the previous month. The reversal was decided on the casting vote of Shire President, Cr Bill Wilson. Cr Don Lawson said the Shire CEO Peter Mangan who used undue haste in carrying out the Council’s directive to order four cars. The order was placed through the Municipal Association Planning Scheme, through General Motors, for delivery through local dealer Neil Beer Holden of Seymour.
K’lake vehicle splits
■ A man was airlifted from Kinglake when his motor vehicle split in two after impact with a roadside tree. ● ‘Willeke’, and Nicole Pahos, at the Nanna’s Makers Market at the Church Hall, Schotters Rd, Mernda. ■ You don’t have to be a Nanna to participate in the Nanna’s Makers Markets at Mernda. Organiser Liz Bower is enthusiastic about the growth of this popular event. See our What’s On guide for coming dates.
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■ Good luck to Sherrie Scott and coorganisers for the fundraiser for the Narbeview Wildlife Shelter at Buxton, to be held at the Thornton Caravan Park this Sunday (Mar. 8). There will be a car show, live entertainment, jumping castle, face painting, market stalls, hoty donuts and coffee and a sausage sizzle. Entry by donation.
Group reactivated
● Julie Fishlock ■ Yea will come to a bit of standstill at 2pm this Friday (Mar. 6) when a ‘celebration of the life’ of Julie Fishlock takes place at the Royal Mail Hotel. There is expected to be a big gathering of family and friends to pay tribute to this special, brave woman.
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■ ‘Well done’ to members of the Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges who delivered more hay bales to fireaffected farmers at Corryong last weekend. District Governorto-beAnne Reid told us that the Rotarians added to the hay with cake and other personal gifts to the bushfire victims.
Horse team moved store in Yea
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■ Flowerdale’s Youth Group was reactivated/ The Flowerdale Recreation Group was hopeful of organising a 50:50 dance social event.
Owner search
■ Yea Council was trying to discover who owned the Anne St depot. The premises were occupied by Shire President Cr Bill Wilson, who paid rates and insurance. Shire CEO Peter Mangan said ownership and rights would be established with a title search.
Disabled plea
■ Janice Kemp of the Seymour Parent Support Group told Yea Council that it needed to do more for support services locally. Yea did not compare well to other municipalities in its assistance to families with disabilities. Specific home care funding was needed, she said.
Shire fence
■ Cr Don Lawson commented on the fence between the Yea Shire Hall and Carter’s Milk Bar: “Bits of the fence that I have seen are virtually non-existent.”
Win not so wise
■ Federal election candidate Win Wise told the newspaper she would advertise only if her press release was p;ublished in full, free of charge. “If you are not able to print the article in full, we would ask you not to print the advertisement,” said the Wise letter. The newspaper commented that both Mrs Wise and the publicatrion would miss out.
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■ Five candidates nominated for the Federal seat of McEwen in 1990: ■ Peter Cleeland, Epping (ALP), ■ Maurie Smith, labourer, Alexandra (independent), ■ Win Wise, Christian worker, Benalla (Call to Australia Party), ■ Russell Davies, retired, Goorambat (Australian Democrats), ■ Fran Bailey, businesswoman, Yarra Glen (Liberal).
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● A team of horses moved the commercial premises of C.J. Knights in High St, Yea. Alan Thorley of Yea and District Historical Pages reports: “Charles John Knights was born at Yea in 1872. He became a storekeeper at Yea in 1895, setting up shop, three doors to the west of Pechell St. In 1904 he moved to the first block on the corner of High and Pechell Sts, before going through the insolvency court in 1912.”
Guest speaker ■ Flowerdale correspondent Joan Mackrell wrote that Gloria Flynn of Strath Creek would be guest speaker at World Day of Prayer.
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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.9.8.7 Lotto Numbers: 1.13.24.34.45.22. Don't upset people with your brisk manner. Your social activities are also looking good and could be of benefit to your career and business. However, be very careful with lending or spending money. Make sure you investigate everything carefully before signing anything. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 1-8-6-4 Lotto Numbers: 1-8-18-6-24-5 Some will meet a new friend which could develop into a very nice romance. You could be rewarded for favours done in the past, or embark on a new venture which could pay handsome dividends. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8-4-5-2 Lotto Numbers: 15-19-27-32-31-43 Follow your own instincts and you will be able to make snap decisions which will be paying off quite well in the future. Make an effort to have some time to yourself for a quiet walk or talk with a close friend. However, do not worry unnecessarily about domestic matters. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8-4-2-1 Lotto Numbers: 1-9-24-32-33-11 There could be many invitations coming your way, which could lead to some romantic involvements. Opportunities for new ventures will present themselves and this can be very challenging and successful. LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Dark Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7-4-2-1 Lotto Numbers: 7-4-18-34-41-22 The opportunity to better your financial status comes along, do not lose sight of reality and go overboard with your spending or get carried away with your ideas. On the domestic scene do not neglect loved ones. Stay out of arguments or postpone any legal dealings you might have. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7-4-2-1 Lotto Numbers: 8-4-45-34-32-41 The romantic scene is also well aspected. If some of you want to get out of their present situation, then now is the time to do it. Be very careful with any money dealings. Do not get mixed up in any dealings. You will have to look after your health and try not to overdo things. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8-1-3-6 Lotto Numbers: 3-16-25-27-38-39 Old friends could be the source of good news during this period. Most of the tasks you attempt should be working out quite well. There should be some opportunities to enjoy yourself. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 3-9-4-5 Lotto Numbers: 17-21-29-32-35-45 You could find yourself trying out some new ideas or some new skills you didn't know you possessed. Very good news about career matters and a chance at work to make a name for yourself. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 9-1-3-2 Lotto Numbers: 16-21-23-32-34-39 A good time to mix with the people you are or will be working with. Try to make a good impression on the people who can further your career. Not the time to go on a spending spree. .CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4-7-2-8 Lotto Numbers: 10-19-28-36-41-42 More approval and recognition from your superiors and improved chances to improve your financial situation. There could be some long distance travel plans and some contacts that will please you. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Purple Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1-9-4-3 Lotto Numbers: 16-25-31-35-40-43 There is a possibility of gaining what you have been hoping for a long time now. Do not let your impulsiveness ruin your chances of improvement in your career matters. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2-4-1-4 Lotto Numbers: 20-22-28-32-38-44 Some surprise gains from unexpected directions could be the first thing you will be noticing. Your love life should be improving and some success in what you have been aiming for. KERRY K ULKENS PSYCHIC LINE 1800 727 727 CALL COST: $5.50 INC G.S.T . PER MIN MOB/PAY EXTRA. VISIT KERRY K ULKENS MAGIC SHOP AT 1 693 BURWOOD HW Y BELG RAVE PH/FAX 9754 458 7 WW W.KERRY KULKENS. C OM.AU
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Leaders recognised ■ Murrindindi Council recognised local school leaders at its meeting last week. St Mary’s Primary School: School Captains Will Fallon and Katelyn Puls. Student Representatives Council: Louis Matheson and Mia Oostendorp. Tenison House Captain: Ryan Goodman (absent). Sebastian House Captain: Bella Cresswell. MacKillop House Captain: Josh Crane Eildon Primary School School Captains Xanthe Campbell and Isabella Hunkin. Student Representatives Council Captain: Kaiden Lovett (absent). Delatite House Captain: Jade Johnson. Goulburn House Captain: Chelsea Webster. Marysville Primary School School Captains: Angus Burchall and Reese Stewart. Alexandra Secondary College: College Captains: Jackson Harris and Annabelle Love. College Vice-Captains Maddie Richards and Zac Miller.
● St Mary’s Katelyn Puls and Will Fallon with Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe.
Where is the missing $100 million, asks MP ■ Twelve months ago, Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised $100 million for Victorian roads, with $50 million to fix the Hume Freeway south of Wallan and Beveridge. According to McEwen MHR, Rob Mitchell, the money never arrived. In Canberra last week, Mr Mitchell applied the blowtorch to the Federal Government, writing to Infrastructure Minister (Deputy Prime Minister) Michael McCormack, and meeting with him. Mr Mitchell, whose McEwen electorate office is based in Wallan, wrote to Mr McCormack on Tuesday (Feb. 25): “As you would be ware, $50 million of federal funding was announced in 2019 for both the Hume and Calder freeways. “This promise was announced by the Prime Minister a year ago, yet communities in my electorate are still desperately waiting for it to be honoured,” Mr Mitchell said. “On the Hume Freeway, $50 million was promised to ease traffic between Lithgow St, Beveridge, and the M80 Ring Road. “I remain seriously concerned about the latter proposal which is clearly too limited in scope and the funding won’t be sufficient to complete the projects. “Congestion is already at alarming levels all the way to Wallan – five kilometres past your notional Lithgow St end point. “It must be noted that Wallan is the last suburb in Melbourne and included in the Urban Growth Boundary. “So why doesn’t funding al-
● Rob Mitchell MHR low for the extra lane finish where the urban growth boundary does? “I have already outlined on numerous occasions the need for a diamond interchange on the Hume FrewwayatWallan,” Mr Mitchell said. “This is already desperately needed, particularly as traffic regularly banks up on the freeway for north-bound vehicles exiting the Hume. “This causes an extreme risk for all motorists using this section of the freeway. With traffic backed up on to the freeway at times as cars wait to exit, motorists can be stuck waiting while cars and trucks pass by at 110-kmh, it is only a matter of time for a serious accident to occur. “As you are no doubt well aware, an Infrastructure Australia 2019 report identified the Hume Freeway as the most congested corridor in Victoria by 2031. “Moreover, the 18km M31 Hume Freeway from Melbourne’s northern fringe to the M80 Ring Road will be sec-
ond most congested road nationwide. And as IA states, by 2031 these routes will be even more overcrowded than they are already. “By 2031, peak users of these corridors can expect to spend up to 60 per cent of their travel time stuck in traffic, up from 40 per cent. “IA has also noted that congestion caused by rapid population growth in Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs threatens to be a major drag on Victoria’s economic productivity. “On behalf of constituents across my electorate, I urge you to take urgent action to ensure your funding commitments are honoured as quicfkly as possible,” Mr Mitchell. Mr Mitchell requested that MrMcCormack provide detailed plans of the road project, including dates of when the projects are to begin, the scope and extent of the improvements, and their estimated completion date. On Monday lastweek (Feb. 24), Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke in Question Time regarding the Federal Government’s Urban Congestion Fund and money allocated for projects in the McEwen electorate. Mr Morrison spoke of “in the electorates of Calwell and McEwen, $70 million for northern lines commuter car parking; in the electorates of Gorton and McEwen, $50 million for upgrades to the Calder Freeway and the M80 Ring Road; $50 million for upgrades to the Hume Freeway and M80 Ring Road, also in McEwen”. - Ash Long
Local People More than books
● Carley Heath, a new face of the Alexandra Library Services ■ The Rotary Club of Alexandra had the privilege to meet Alexandra librarian Carley Heath when she was guest speaker. Carley has been with the Alexandra Library for a few months and although she is not new, how she came to be our librarian is a little different than what was expected. Carley is new to Alexandra Library because she had worked at the Yea Library before moving to Alex. Her background was in disability services. An avid reader as a child, Carley did not visit libraries for years after losing a book. Such a simple thing yet it kept her love of reading away from the services available through our library services. She decided to pursue her love of books by retraining and helping to change the emphasis of libraries from fines and quietness, to accessibility and patronage. Fines are no longer issued at the local library and there are automatic renewals online. New authors are presented and speakers booked well ahead of time. Children are encouraged through Junior Friends of the Library and events are publicised. Borrowbox is another initiative and digital books are incredibly popular. Carley answered questions on eBooks and the Borrowbox app, and the Friends of the Library secondhand bookshop. Her fellow librarians assist in the selection of books to be read on ELF Day where there is a morning spent in Grant St, Alexandra with community members reading stories to the students dressed up as story book characters and having fun. Rotarians are among the volunteers who assist with story time in the library and the consensus from the Rotarians and their guest is that the library is the place to be for a range of services for both young and old. - Robert Chaffe
Apologies given ■ Crs Charlie Bissett and Cr Sandice McAulay eacxh offer apologies for not attending last Wednesday’s meeting (Feb. 26) of Murrindindi Shire Council. Staff members outnumbered the five Councillors. Officers in attendance included Craig Lloyd, Michaedl Chesworth, Shivaun Brown, VitoAlbicini, Tara Carter, Graham Haylock, Caroline Lintott and Louise Chapple.
Optus failure ■ Optus had a failure at its mobile tower at Yea that has left subscribers without service for mobile phone and data.
Presentation day ■ Yea Tigers junior presentations will be held at 12 Noon on Sunday, March 22 at the Rec.
Random knocks ■ Representatives from Metropolis Research are door-knocking at randomly selected homes throughout the Nillumbik Shire to conduct the annual community survey.
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● Laurie Turville and Jan Knight of Alexandra Lions.
● Beau Woosnam, John Munn and Jessie Gunstone.
● Jacque Carter and Sharon Prendeville.
● Belinda Hocking and Melanie Haig.
● Claire Christopher and Danielle Kairouz.
● Monique Hill, Dianne Colledge and Pauline Hamer.
● Alicia Davis, Joanne Mayne and Alison Hibbins.
● Di Foletta and Pam Coulson.
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at Alexandra on February 29
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● Mark Wilson and Gary Wilson
● Christy Snow and Anne-Maree Keath.
● Frankie Holder and Bennie Corson.
● Maureen and Louie Jamieson.
● Rebecca Van Lierop and Melissa Crane.
● Dale Young and Jacqui Wright.
● Racecaller Dean Murray.
● Denis Tucker.
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What The Papers Say Hotel looted
■ Strangers helped themselves to what remains of the fire-damaged Lake Hotel as its owner Cheryl Fry, 74, battled stage four cancer. Daughters Kat and Bridget Fry have involved Police. - McIvor Times (Heathcote)
Serious assault
■ Detectives have arrested a man following a serious assault which occurred in Shepparton. Police responded to a call from neighbours and on arrival found the victim unconscious at the address. The 51-year-old Shepparton man was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital with serious injuries. - Shepparton News
Name change
■ A proposal to rename Mt Battery to ‘Beolite-Mt Battery’ will be forwarded to the Office of Geographic Names. At council’s February meeting, held at Bonnie Doon, representatives from the Mansfield Historical Society, Gadhaba Local Aboriginal Network, Elders of the Taungurung people and the Indigenous Recognition Settlement Agreement committee put forward their arguments for the name change. The name change was first suggested by Dr Will Twycross in 2019. - Mansfield Courier
$10,000 donated
■ The Rotary Club of Wandin has donated $10,000 to the Bush Fire Appeal through the Rotary Club of Corryong. The club has been raising funds over several weeks through the Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show, Australia Day breakfast and most recently a fundraiser at Mont De Lancey Homestead, which attracted 50 members of the Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians. Rotary Club of Wandin president Dennis Hoehne said the club wanted to donate funds directly to the affected community as he saw the devastation in the Corryong and Upper Murray district. - Mountain Views mail
Booze ban
■ A Nillumbik councillor is pushing for a booze ban before council meetings, claiming drinks at dinner are “impacting on decisionmaking”. But Cr Peter Clarke’s notice of motion was unpopular among some of his peers, who hit back saying they were “responsible enough” to handle their liquor. Cr Clarke said some of his colleagues were knocking back “a few” glasses of wine and beer at their ratepayerfunded dinners before council meetings — and would then later “indulge further”. “Council has had an openbar policy for many years and it’s always been a bit unusual to me,” he said. - Diamond Valley Leader
Film at Highlands
■ Watch an ‘entertaining and uplifting’ film 2040 Join the Regeneration, directed by Damon Gameau. at 7pm on Friday, March 20 at the Highlands Hall. This film has been supported by DELWP to be enjoyed by the community free of charge. Supper of tea/coffee and delicious cake will be available at $5 per person. Please RSVP to Judy jcameron029@gmail.com or 5796 9247 for catering purposes. - Granite News
Where is Sam?
■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate 27-year-old Sam Leith. A warrant has been issued for the Sunbury man's arrest in relation to failing to appear at court. Leith is described as 178cm tall, with a medium build and short brown hair. He is known to frequent Sunbury and Kyneton areas. - Midland Express
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Court Lists Seymour Magistrates’ Court - Criminal Case Listings Thursday, March 12 Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Victoria Police - Walton, P (45493) v Anlezark, James. Pcet-Wallan Victoria Police - Edwards, P (42776) v Carnes, Lewis. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Couyava, Louis Jordy. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Tivey, Sue. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Bova, L (31851) v Tounopoulos, Anthony Victoria Police - Tucknott, R (37446) v Fieldew, Leigh. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Tucknott, R (37446) v Russell, John. UniYea Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Coad, John. UniKilmore Victoria Police - HallPoulios, D (40888) v Rutledge, Leanne. Uni-Wallan Victoria Police - Lock, M (42446) v Rizutto, Leigh. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Hanif, Adnan. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Mackey, A (42625) v Winch, Jodie. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Elliot, Glenn. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Zeffert, K (37093) v Valentino, Michael. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Wright, A (31459) v Salter, Heather. Highway Patrol-Seymour Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Hadfield, Andrew Phillip. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Walton, A (40916) v Edge, Darren Wayne. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Grossman, Jarrod. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Newton, Sean. UniPyalong Victoria Police - Crossing, J (42422) v Howe, Jesse. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Burke, Paul Richard. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - Turner, J (34532) v White, EmmaJayne. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Porter, I (33403) v Antrobus, Jessica. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Burke, M (40361) v Rishworth, Kerryn. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Grossman, Jarrod. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Jones, Jamie. DtuSeymour Victoria Police - Long, R (26551) v Parsons, Gregory William. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Barclay, S (36780) v Hadfield, Andrew Phillip. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Rossetti, T (42521) v Grossman, Jarrod. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Owen, A (43352) v Howe, Jesse. UniWallan Victoria Police - Rogers, M (40077) v Hughes, Luke Thomas. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Oraha, Y
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(42872) v Hassan, Robert. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Porter, I (33403) v Crusius, Penny. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Bennett, N (36915) v Howe, Jesse. CiuMitchell Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Love, Kristy-Lee. Uni-Pyalong Victoria Police - De Bruin, E (40307) v Zorbas, Nigel. Heavy Vehicle Unit Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Griffiths, Robert. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Somerville, M (41732) v Howe, Jesse Victoria Police - Somerville, M (41732) v Howe, Jesse Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Thomson, Wesley Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Thomson, Wesley Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Draper, Darcy James. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Fabbo, D (42701) v Smith, Troy. UniSeymour Community Corrections Centre - Peacock, T v Howe, Jesse. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Hayes, Shane. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Masunu, A v Smith, Troy. Community Corrections Centre Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Fitzpatrick, John. Seymour Community Correction Centre Friday, March 13 Victoria Police - Bryan, L (35203) v Trim, Brandon. SocitSeymour Thursday, March 19 Victoria Police - Derrett, R (33398) v Mcleod, Andrew. Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Alshramtah, Mohammed Hasim. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Bova, L (31851) v Pardo, Frankie Victoria Police - Woosnam, J (31061)v Rogers, Rhys Gregory. Uni-Nagambie Victoria Police - Fabbo, D (42701) v Bourne, Daniel Mark. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Pezzimenti, P (32040) v Bartlett, James Ryan. Highway PatrolSeymour Victoria Police - Pickering, R (28264) v Sandoval, Sergio Ivan. Heavy Vehicle Unit
Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Collis, Peter. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Kamali, V (42448) v Patterson, Stephen. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Blaschko, D (21098) v Harrison, Michael John. State Highway Patrol South East Victoria Police - Warren, M (41378) v Pieper-Waite, Joshua Brian. Socit-Mernda Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Nolan, Matthew. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Sowden, D (36568) v Fenton, Ian. UniPyalong Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Hand, Frank Walter .Dtu-Seymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Nicolosi, Caine. DtuSeymour Victoria Police - Lutwyche, M (30270) v Harrison, Michael John. Highway Patrol-Yarra Ranges Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Mullen, Paula Beryl. Uni-Yea Victoria Police - Hemsley, C (43658) v Goschnick, Dean. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Yates, C (42281) v Hawke, Winston. Uni-Kilmore Victoria Police - Caldwell, M (37460) v Doyle, Mark. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Aiello, P (36973) v Nicolosi, Caine. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Voisey, A (41594) v Alzeyadi, Mshari Fraj. Uni-Seymour Director Of Public Prosecutions - Simpson, E v Muster, Daniel Leslie. State Office Of Public Prosecutions Victoria Police - Mackey, A (42625) v Pejkovic, Braith. UniSeymour Victoria Police - Keevil, A (43714) v Swan, Jarratt Keith. Uni-Seymour Victoria Police - Betson, M (44767) v Nicolosi, Caine Ross. Pcet-Seymour Community Corrections Centre - Faulkner, E v Doyle, Mark James. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - O'neill, J (40075) v Desira, Antony. UniKilmore Victoria Police - Konings, D (26750) v Blackaby-Rose, Jamie. Uni-Yea Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Kirby, Luke. Seymour Community Correction Centre Victoria Police - Roylance, N (36663) v Drofenik, Vinko. Socit-Seymour Victoria Police - Webster, B (41109) v Prakash, Simon. UniKilmore Community Corrections Centre - Amodio, O v Saunders, Christopher Wayne. Seymour Community Correction Centre Community Corrections Centre - Masunu, A v Nicolosi, Caine Ross. Community Corrections Centre Victoria Police - Chief Commissioner Of Police (00008) v Quinn, Bradley. Office Of The Chief Commissioner Friday, March 20 Victoria Police - Woolfe, R (34462) v Morgan, Wade. UniWallan Victoria Police - Grant, B (28598) v Murphy, Bernard Joseph. Ciu-Mitchell Victoria Police - Bortolotto, C (40740) v Hore, Andrew. UniKilmore
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Yea medals
■ The Yea Medal Presentation Committee met in the Shire hall on Thursday night last, and derided upon a design for the medals. which are to be presented to district sailors, soldiers, nurses and nearest relatives of deceased soldiers.
Yarra Glen Show
■ The 20th annual show of the Yarra Glen Agricultural and Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesdey, 24th inst. This is the show of the district, and promises to be a great success as usual. Mr. E.C. Morris, Steel's Creek, is the Secretary, from whom schedules and entry forms can be obtained.
Welcome home
■ The Merrindindi and Woodbourne Welcome Home Committee tendered its final "welcome home " to its district's returned soldiers on Friday night last, when Lieut. H.C. Gordon and Private T. H. Murphy were entertained in the Woodbourne State school building, Mrs H. C. Gordon and Private Murphy's English bride were also entertained, Lieut. Gordon and Mrs Gordon having journeyed from Melbourne in order to be present. The proceedings opened with God Save the King, after which Cr J. T. Williamson, one of the riding's representatives, who occupied the chair, extended a cordial welcome to the guests of the evening, both of whom suitably responded, after which a programme of musical and elocutionary items was gone through.
Nillumbik notes
■ The Kangaroo Ground Hotel has changed hands, Mr. Hanrahan having sold out to Mr. Witchell. A farewell social and presentation to Mr. and Mrs. James Gray, will be held in the Queenstown Hall on Saturday evening, 14th inst. The Kinglake 29th annual sports will be held next Friday, 12th inst.
Killingworth sale
■ On Monday arrangements were completed by the Closer Settlement Board for the purchase of the Killingworth estate for the settlement of returned soldiers. The estate consists of 9416 acres, close to the township of Yea, the nearest portion of it being within one mile from the township. A large portion of it is river flats, as the river Goulburn flows through it, it is estimated that when subdivided it will be capable of settling 35 returned soldiers.
Nutfield death
■ The sudden death of Mr. John Herbert on Sunday morning last at his residence, Nutfield, came as a great shock to his family and his many friends in this and surrounding districts. Mr. Herbert had partaken of his breakfast, and then gone out to feed his horses, and it would appear he was in the act of pulling two sheaves of hay from a stack when a seizure took him. He stepped off the platform and then fell forward across it, and died almost immediately, the cause of death being heart disease.
Kilmore gift
■ At the farewell social to Mr and Mrs N. McLean on Friday evening at the close of the programme the chairman (Cr. Greenshields) announced that he had been requested by Corporal Harold McLean to be allowed to perform a duty. Corporal McLean then stepped forward and said he had been delegated by his comrades to present Mr John Figgins with a gold mounted fountain pen in recognition and appreciation of the valuable services he had rendered the re turned soldiers. Mr Figgins had acted as hon. secretary to the committee of the Glenaroua Returned Soldiers' Fund, which had treated them so well.
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■ Alexandra District Health is holding its Advanced Care Planning Community Engagement Event from 11am-1pm on Thursday, March 26 in The Rotunda, Grant St, Alexandra. During the National Advance Care Planning Week, Alexandra District Health aims to enhance their community engagement with Advance Care Planning and hold an information stall under the Rotunda in Alexandra’s main street. Members of the community are welcome to pop by for a cupcake, pick up some information about Advance Care Planning and chat with ADH's Advance Care Planning Co-Ordinator, Jeanie Hurrey. Jeanie will also being taking bookings for the ACP Clinic, held fortnightly at Alexandra District Health. www.advancecareplanning.org.au/ acpweek/join-an-event/vic-events/joinvic-event-(collection-item-page)/2020/ 03/26/default-calendar/alexandraadvance-care-planning-communityengagement-event20200131103247#/ - Nikki Vanderwerf ■ Submit your local organisation’s news for publication in The Local Paper. There is no charge for non-profit organisations. Email to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au
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In Our Schools At Lilydale Lake
■ Flowerdale Primary School Year 4-6 students participated in kayaking on Lilydale Lake in February. They learnede new skills, played games on the water and paddling out to the island on the lake. - Flowerdale Primary School
Captains in place
■ Jed Birkner and Billie Bermingham are the School Captains for 2020 at Alexandra Primary School. Archie McGahy and Ryan Te Giffel are the ViceCaptains. House Captains are: ■ Rubicon: George Siotiropoulos and Jaido Synman ■ Acheron: Dylan Woehl ■ Goulburn: Blake Coward and Matthew Waixel SRC leaders are Cameron Sloan, Jaime Shawcross, Makeena Hedger and Jorja Jenkins. - Alexandra Primary School
Flowerdale garden
■ There has been consiedrable activity at the garden project at Flowerdale Primary School. Garden beds, rock seats and dry creek beds have been established to enhance play and outdoor educational learning space. Work by David Deans-Draper and his son Jake has been praised. Indigenous paints, dyes and brushes have been used to explore the way aboriginal artists create their works from nature. A small group of students worked to discuss what they would like to see in the landscape design. Also thanked were Cathy Oliver from Landcare, Phil Hawkey from the CFA and Zanni Waldstein from Kids Teaching Kids. - Flowedale Primary School
Parents’ election
■ The Annual General Meeting of the Alexandra Primary School Parents’ Group will be held in the meetiong roo0m from 9am-10.30am today (Wed., Mar. 4). alexandra.ps@ edumail. vic.gov.au - Alexandra Primary School
$7250 presented
■ Ivanhoe Grammar School’s Masonic Lodge presented a $7250 cheque to Freemasons Foundation Victoria representatives last week for bushfire relief. Travers Gascoigne and Haydn Gregson made the presentation at a luncheon held in the city. The Lodge is active in the municipalities of Banyule, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Murrindindi. - Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge
St Mary’s thanks
■ The St Mary’s Primary School Whittlesea swimming team students have been praisedafter winning the relay competitions and coming runners-up overall in the inter-school sports. School officials said there was a great team spirit. Thanks were extended by the School leadership to the staff and parent helpers for supporting the children. - St Mary’s, Whittlesea
FLOWERDALE WOMAN vs MURRINDINDI SHIRE
■ Flowerdale woman Olivia Wang has won a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal complaint against Murrindindi Shire Council. Ms Wang, of 35 Long Gully Rd, Flowerdale, had her appeal heard by VCAT Senior Member Rachel Naylor. Ms Wang asked for a fifth extension for a permit for dwelling, carport and shed, citing the 2009 bushfires as a factor. Murrindindi Shire had refused the permit, but Ms Naylor set aside the Council’s decision. The Tribunal has set down that the development is to be commenced prior to July 29, 2021. Ms Naylor heard that the site, on the north side of Long Gully Rd, contains a small shed and scattered vegetation. The original permit was issued as part of the fast-tracked bushfire recovery process. Four extensions of time have been previously granted, extending the commencement of the permit from July 29, 2011m, to July 29, 2019. Ms Wang bought the site in April 2014 and has been the receipient of the last two extensions of time. The Murrindindi Council officer made a report that said: “The extension should be refused as it is inappropriate development and it is unlikely that effluent disposal would be able to be contained within the curtilage of the land. “The permit has been valid for almost 10 years and no action has been taken towards commencing development.” Ms Naylor said that it is understandable that the Council formed the decision to refuse the permit, particularly as the reason given for the extension was “due to two young children and a new job in the city”. “It appears Ms Wang was unaware that a permit extension is effectively a privilege to be granted/given as opposed to an expectation or right”. Ms Naylor said that the information before the Tribunal was different to the information that was before the Council when it determined to refuse the extension request. Murrindindi Council submitted to the Tribunal that Ms Wang had not sought or obtained a planning permit.
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■ The Labor Day public holiday will be held across Victoria on Monday (Mar. 9). Much holiday traffic is expected across the North-East over the three-day holiday weekend.
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“This is incorrect,” said the Tribunal member. “Ms Wang explained and provided documentation that she applied for a building permit for the shed in 2018. It was refused because she did not also apply for the dwelling at the same time,” Ms Naylor said. “Ms Wang explained she sought Council advice after this permit extension was refused as to whether there were other options available to her to developing the land. “She was advised about the permit application process, so she has lodged a new planning application. “Prior to Christmas 2019, the parties advised (at the Tribunal’s request) that updated plans have been provided to the Council in response to the latest further information request in regard to this new permit application. “The Council advises these plans “are in the process of being reviewed to allow the application to progress to advertising and referrals”,” Ms Naylor said. Ms Naylor said this was not a typical permit. “The Council tacvled extracts from the internet of ‘for sale’ documentation relating to the site, including a sign on the site. “I appreciate there is an understandable concern from the Council that Ms Wang is merely trying to maximise the return on the site. “Ms Wang explained there have been family pressures about income expenditure and the likelihood of making a return on undertaking the development ... I am not persuaded warehousing is occurring,” Ms Naylor said.
Geelan legal bid fails ■ Former Kinglake Ranges News publisher Ashley Geelan has failed in his latest legal bid. Mr Geelan had applied to Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court in early January for a Personal Safety Intervention Order against Local Paper owner Ash Long. Mr Geelan had unsuccessfully applied to the same Court in November for a similar order. That was struck out when Mr Geelan failed to appear at Court on December 10. The effect of the interim orders, issued without the knowledge of The Local Paper owner at the time, was that no reports about Mr Geelan, or the criminal court cases in which he is the defendant, could be published in print or online from November to December, or from early January until now. Mr Geelan also failed to attend at Court on February 25. No explanation was given to
the Court. Mr Long submitted to the Court that Mr Geelan’s claims were unsubstantiated. The Court was satisfied to strike out Mr Geelan’s application. The legal impediments relating to publishing details of the Court cases against Mr Geelan have been lifted. Mr Geelan is due to face a number of criminal charges on Tuesday (March 10) at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court. Contested mentions are set down for cases brought by Eltham Police, which are believed to relate to allegations of stalking, breach of bail, and breach of an intervention orders. Mr Geelan is also due to face an allegation of a breach, brought by Community Corrections Centre. Mr Geelan was publisher of the Kinglake Ranges News, which has not been published since November last year.
■ Officials for the Yea and St Pat’s Racing Club meeting on February 23 included: Denis Smith (President), John Quinlan (Vice-President), Kathy Quinlan (Secretary), Leonard Sheahan (Treasurer), Geoff Bayliss (Promotions/Sponsorship), Victoria Shaw (Course broadcaster), Mick Quinlan (Bar Manager), Keith Aldous (Gate Office); J. McSwain, J. Anselmi, C. Pellegrino (Stewards), R. Cumming, S. Glass (Clerks of the Course), Dr L. McKeenan (Hon. Surgeon), P. Martin (Veterinary Surgeon), A. Bowe (Farrier), A. Boyle (Clerk of Scales), R. McAdam (Starter), A. McDuff Snr, M. Davies, K. Best, T. Barresi, F. Blount-Green (Barrier Staff), D. Murphy (Judge), P. Julier (Bookmakers Supervisor). - Yea St Pat’s Racing Club
Bulbs fundraiser
■ Alexandra Primary School Parents’ Group is holding a Bulbs fundraiser. Online orders can be placed prior to Friday, March 13. Orders will be sent home in the last week of term, ready for some school holiday planning. - Alexandra Primary School
At Healesville Pool
■ Smaller schools gathered at the Healesville Pool last Thursday (Feb. 27) with Foundation-Grade 6 puipils involved. The emphasis was on fun, not winning. Activities included inflatable doughnuts, kayaking, collecting corks, races, diving, and egg and spoon races.
For candidates
■ Nillumbik Shire is hosting free Councillor candidate information workshops. The free workshops will cover: ■ Roles and responsibilities ■ Current issues facing local government ■ Candidate information for the 2020 elections ■ Campaign tips and tools For more information and to register see www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/council/council-elections - Nillumbik Shire Council
Eildon Pool closes
■ Murrindindi Shire temportarily closed the Eildon Pool on Wednesday last week (Feb. 26). The Council apologised for the closure caused by a mechanical issue affecting the chemical levels.
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Join The Team Thanks to these local contributors
■ The Local Paper is grateful to a network of volunteer contributors who regularly supply reports of local organisations. (You too can join the team. Simply email your organisation’s news, and event details. There is no charge. Send your report to editor@LocalPaper.com.au) Local contributors include: ■ Ann Argent, Central Bowls Division. ■ Stephen Baker, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. ■ Julie Blyth, Y Water Discovery Centre. ■ Liz Bower, Nanna’s Makers Market. ■ Laura Caine, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House. ■ Beth Caldow, Shepparton Festival. ■ Meagan Callander, Middle Kinglake Primary School. ■ Bonnie Cavanagh, Broadford Football Netball Club. ■ Viv Cavanagh, Yea Bowls Club. ■ Robert Chaffe, East Central District Rifle Association, and Rotary Club of Alexandra. ■ Gayle Cole, Kinglake Friends of the Forest. ■ Stuart Dale, Albert Edward Lodge, Alexandra Masonic Centre. ■ Paul Denham, Buxton CFA. ■ Holly Ditchfield, Eltham Jazz Festival. ■ Andrew Embling, Alexandra Truck Show. ■ Chrissy Eustace, Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges. ■ Patrick Evans, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Hannah Graham, Green Wedge. ■ Sam Hicks, Fawcett Hall, Alexandra Indoor Pool. ■ Ryan Hurst, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Alison Huth, YAPPERS, and Yea Arts. ■ Bev Johns, Kinglake. ■ Ross Malcolm, sports photographs. ■ Rhyll McCormack, Mountain Cattlemen. ■ Kelly McLeish, Yea CFA. ■ Shannon Mittrow, Alexandra SES. ■ Sara Murray, Alexandra Show. ■ Eden Elizabeth Nicholls, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea and Molesworth. ■ Alan Pell, Yea Golf Club. ■ Pam Petersen, Alexandra Christmas Tree Festival. ■ Brian Phillips, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ David Purcell, Healesville Amateur Race Club. ■ Peter Rice, UGFM - Radio Murrindindi. ■ Clinton Robinson, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Sacred Heart Primary School, Yea. ■ Michaela Sargeant, Goulburn Valley Water. ■ Denis Smith, Yea St Pats Race Club. ■ Megan Smithwick, Whittlesea activities. ■ Ian Staff, Whittlesea Table Tennis, agricultural items. ■ Steels Creek Grapevine, newsletter. ■ Sarah Stevenson, Thornton Eildon District Football Netball Club. ■ Ray Steyger, Alexandra Football Netball Club. ■ Jeffrey Swain, Yea-Kinglake RSL, Alexandra-Mansfield-Yea Legacy. ■ Cat Thomas, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network. ■ Heidi Twining, Victoria Police. ■ Nikki Vanderwerf, Alexandra District Health. ■ Iris Vrzovski, Bollygum Community Market. ■ Ash Walsh, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Caroline Weeks, Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival. ■ Peter Weeks, Alexandra SES. ■ Glenda Woods, Rotary Club of Yea.
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Learning with Landcare at Yea
■ The regional countryside is seeing more people settling locally, chasing the good life. This brings fresh country air, growing their own vegies, raising some animals, a chance to slow down and enjoy the change of pace. "After years of visiting properties, many new andholders I meet express their delight in the space, the views, wildlife encounters and often mention they would like to earn some money from their property," saysd Cath Olive, of Upper Goulburn Landcare Network. It is not all smooth sailing as new and small andholders are faced with the daunting task of planning their properties to face ever changng challenges in the warming climate. What effects has previous land management had on your soil? How do you identify sensitive areas on your land - watercourses, steep hills and spring soaks- when they are all dry? Are there existing water points and fencing for stock? How much could you potentially earn from the size of your acreage? What is your fire risk and how can you mitigate that risk? Are you able to identify any pest animal or weed issues? What are the legal obligations you will need to address as a property owner?
● Sue McNair It is not easy navigating each of these questions on your own. Upper Goulburn Landcare Network's Learning with Landcare: new and small landholders
workshop aims to equip community members with the information and support from local people that can help with your questions. The invitation is for 9am-2pm on Saturday March 28, from 9am -2pm at the Yea Council Chambers. Topics include protecting soils and native vegetation, regenerative agriculture, weed control, waterways and water resources. A team of local experts will provide information, answer questions and be available for a 15-minute property planning session with an aerial photo of your property included. Cath Olive, UGLN Landcare Facilitator, will present on property planning strategies; Pat McVeigh, local land manager and agronomist, will cover topics on Regenerative Agriculture and soil biology; Kerri Robson, Gecko Clan Landcare Facilitator, will share her knowledge of effective water management; and Sue McNair, Murrindindi Shire Council Environment Officer, will help community members understand their responsibilities with weed issues across the region. Please contact Cat Thomas for more information, uglandcare@ugln.net or 0418 655 474. - Cat Thomas
Alex. couple head to Canberra
■ Alexandra Hotel couple Patrick and Jackie Browning are off to Canberra on Friday (Mar. 6) for the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards being held at the banks of Lake Burley Griffin. Alexandra Hotel is the only business representing Victoria in two categories. The business is waving the flag for Murrindindi, Yarra Ranges and Tourism North East. The Alexandra Hotel is a finalist for the ‘Standard Accommodation’ national awards. There are seven other nominees from around Australia. The hotel is one of seven finalists in the ‘Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services’ category. A wide and diverse range of tourism businesses enter their state and territory toursm awards. Judges include Nicole Sherriff, Andrew Baggaley, Andrew Campbell, Andrew Millward, Carine Bourcier, Carol Cartwright, David Spittle, Dino Magris, Grant Whan, Jane Summers, Jill Morris, Larni Davies, Lisa Campbell, Maurice Cooper, Michael Geddes, Nick Byrne, Pat Strahan, Paul Mason, Paul Fleming, Peta mcAuliffe, Phillip Jones, Simon Stubbs, Steve Crawford, Todd Wright and Trevor Rawnsley.
Local Briefs Survivors prosper
■ Horses are helping family violence survivors recover from trauma as part of program run in Yea. 9 News Border North East reporter Lexie Jeuniewic filed a report for last Wednesday’s evening bulletin. The TV clip can be viewed at The Local Paper’s Facebook page.
Plea for items
■ Organisers at the Alexandra indoor Heated Pool are making an appeal for items including metal lockers, a filing cabinet, desk and chair . Any donations would be appreciated. See Jac Caswell if you can assist. - Alexandra Indoor Heated Pool
Trivia Night at Alex.
■ Alexandra and District Kindergarten is organising a Trivia Night to be held at 7.30pm on Saturday, March 21 at the Alexandra Shire Hall. Cost is $15 per person; tables of eight are being formed. Drinks will be available for purchase. No bring-your-own alcohol. alexandra.kin@ kindergarten.vic.gov.au - Alexandra and District Kindergarten
Rodney returns
■ Whittlesea Cricket Club is announcing the re-appointment of Rodney Stig Pratt as senior coach for the 2020-2021 season. - Whittlesea Cricket Club
Eagles leaders
■ Leaders for the 2020 season at the Whittlesea Football Netball Club have been announced. Xavier Dimasi is senior captain) and Matthew Atta is senior vice-captain). Reserves Captain: Brent Toll Reserves Vice-Captain: Jack Dyson 19's Captain: Keidan Treacy 19's Vice-Captain: Liam Tyrrell - Whittlesea Football Netball Club
Digital scanning
● Patrick and Jackie Browning of the Alexandra Hotel.
Child abuse reforms welcomed
● Tania Maxwell MLC (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party)
■ Northern Victoria MLC Tania Maxwell has welcomed the news that New South Wales is relaxing the threshold of ‘tendency evidence’ for cases involving child abuse and hopes it will set a precedent for other states. Under current provisions, evidence has only been able to be heard in exceptional circumstances, a situation which Ms Maxwell says has allowed perpetrators to hide their past. Ms Maxwell is hopeful that similar legislation will follow in Victoria and said she will be raising it directly with the Attorney-General at their next meeting. “Tendency evidence should be directly relevant in cases that involve child abuse, and I would suggest there are opportunities to extend this into other offence areas, such as family violence,” Ms Maxwell said. “This will provide a jury with the history of a sex offender so they can make a judgement from appropriate submitted evidence.” “We would hope there will be better outcomes for victims, particularly children, if a pattern of offending behaviour is allowed to be presented,” Ms Maxwell said.
■ This afternoon (Wed.) between 1pm-4pm sees the Kinglake Historical Society conducting a digital scanning session at the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House, 6 McMahons Rd, Kinglake. Photos and documents will be scanned as high quality digital images. A copy of the digital scans will be available to people who bring a USB stick. Groups and organisations are being encouraged to bring minutes and record books so that a document scanner can be used to permanently record these items. Phone: 5786 1301. historical@kinglakeranges.com.au - Kinglake Historical Society
W’sea signatures
■ Jacob Bateman and Tyson Meiselbach have signed with Whittlesea Football Netball Club for season 2020. A Club official said that These two men will add to the depth of the Senior list and bring more experience to the group. - Whittlesea Football Netball Club
Community bus
■ The Flowerdale community bus will be going to Seymour on Fridays for all of March. Bookings can be made on 5780 2664. - Flowerdale Community House
Cheese workshop
■ A Cheese Worsjop will be held at the C.J. Dennis Hall, Toolangi, from 11am3pm on Saturday, March 14. Cost is $120. Narelle Lucas will be the tutor. - Toolangi District Community House
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What’s On: local events this week WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 2nd Wednesday
■ International Women’s Day. At Eltham Community and Reception Centre. ■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects (UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea Community House, 5797 3070. ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 2nd Thursday ■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Community House. Phone: 9716 3361. ■ 7.30pm. Monthly Meeting. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge (Freemasons Victoria). At Ivalda Masonic Temple, 40 Salisbury Ave, Darebin. Phone: 0450 399 932.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 1st Friday
■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of craft including patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church, Whittlesea. Phone: Jenny, 9716 0079. ■ 6pm. Whittlesea Cruise Night. Church St, Whittlesea. Phone: Terry, 0412 608 638. 1st Fridays.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 2nd Sunday ■ TBA. Agricultural Chemical User Permit, with 1080 Endorsement. Two-day course for effective pest plant and animal control. Cost: $30 for Landcare members, $75 for non-Landcare members. At Taggerty Community Hub. Phone: Cat Thomas, 0418 655 474. Email: uglandcare@ugln.net
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SUNDAY, MARCH 8 2nd Sunday ■ TBA. Fundraiser. For Narbeviw Wildlife Shelter, Buxton. Car show, live entertainment, jumping castle, face painting, market stalls, hot donuts and coffee, sausage sizzle. Entry by donation. At Thornton Caravan Park, Goulburn Valley Hwy, Thornton. Phone: Sherrie, 0498 053 760.
MONDAY, MARCH 9 2nd Monday ■ Labor Day Public Holiday ■ 5.30pm-7pm. Guided group meditation sessions. Instruction, discussion, meditation, practice. Led by Archie and Cynthia. $7 per session. At Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray St, Yea. Phone: 5797 3070.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 2nd Tuesday ■ 10am-12 Noon. Glenburn Craft Club. Craft devotees practise all forms of craft. $2 per session. At Old School Hall, Melba Hwy, Glenburn. Phone: Maureen, 5797 8495. ■ 10am-12 Noon. Bringing Up Great Kids. 6-Week Program. At Orchard Road Community and Early Living Centre, 121 Orchard Rd, Doreen. Phone: 9404 8865. ■ 10.30am-12.3-pm. The Nanna's Group. Doing things for charity. At Bridge Inn Hotel, Mernda. Phone: Julie Sutherland, 9714 8307. ■ 11am-2pm. Learn To Sew. $120/$100. Includes materials. Whittlesea Community House.
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■ 7pm. Mitchell Shire Council meeting. Community Questions and Hearings Committee. At Council Chamber, 113 High St, Broadford. ■ 7pm. Nillumbik Shire Council 'Future Nillumbik Committee' meeting. At Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Civic Drive, Greensborough. ■ 7pm. Yarra Ranges Shire Council. At Lilydale Senior Citizens Centre, 7 Hardy St, Lilydale.
■ Flowerdale Country Market. At Community Hall, Yea-Whittlesea Rd, Flowerdale New and used items. Phone: Alison, 5780 1223. (3rd Sunday)
2nd Friday
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 3rd Wednesday
MONDAY, MARCH 16 3rd Monday
■ 5.30pm-7pm. Guided group meditation sessions. Instruction, discussion, meditation, practice. Led by Archie and Cynthia. $7 per session. At Yea Butter Factory, 13 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Rattray St, Yea. Phone: 5797 3070. ■ 6pm. Whittlesea City Council. Special 2nd Wednesday meeting to adopt the 2020-21 budget initia■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects tives (closed confidential initiatives). At Coun(UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half cil Chamber, Council offices, 25 Ferres BouleDone). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting vard, South Morang. and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea ■ 7pm. Mitchell Shire Council ordinary Community House, 5797 3070. meeting. At Council Chamber, 113 High St, ■ 4pm-8pm. Information Session. Broadford. Nillumbik Shire Council Draft Economic Strategy. At Hurstbridge Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Hurstbridge. 3rd Tuesday ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve. ■ St Patrick’s Day ■ 10am-12 Noon. Glenburn Craft Club. THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Craft devotees practise all forms of craft. $2 per session. At Old School Hall, Melba Hwy, 2nd Thursday Glenburn. Phone: Maureen, 5797 8495. ■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to ■ 10am-12 Noon. Bringing Up Great Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Commu- Kids. 6-Week Program. At Orchard Road Comnity House. Phone: 9716 3361. munity and Early Living Centre, 121 Orchard ■ 4pm-8pm. Information Session. Rd, Doreen. Phone: 9404 8865. Nillumbik Shire Council Draft Economic Strat- ■ 10.30am-12.3-pm. The Nanna's egy. At St Andrews Community Centre, 35 Group. Doing things for charity. At Bridge Inn Caledonia St, St Andrews. Hotel, Mernda. Phone: Julie Sutherland, 9714 ■ 6pm. Marysville Community Planning 8307. Meeting. At Marysville Community Centre. ■ 11am-2pm. Learn To Sew. $120/$100. Includes materials. Whittlesea Community FRIDAY, MARCH 13 House. ■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of craft including patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church, Whittlesea. Phone: Jenny, 9716 0079.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 2nd Saturday ■ 10.30am. Celebrating the Seasons Part 2. Whittlesea Community Garden, Laurel St, Whittlesea. Phone: 9716 3361.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 3rd Sunday ■ Agricultural Chemical Uer Permit, with 1080 Endorsement. Tw-day course for effective pest plant and animal control. Cost: $30 for Landcare members, $75 for nonLandcare members. At Taggerty Community Hub. Phone: Cat Thomas, 0418 655 474. Email: uglandcare@ugln.net ■ 7am. Broadford Swap Meet. Once a year, Broadford becomes a sea of antiquities, embracing the ye ole' saying that one mans trash is another man's treasure. From old car parts, tyres, signs, arts, crafts, clothing, homemade bits and pieces, collectibles of varying sorts, old records to rare bottles, clothing, make-up, china, tea pots, mirrors and other odds and ends you would likely find after an archaeological dig or a day long adventure in your grandpa's shed. Free kids activities, food options, palm reading and more. Plus, for all you car enthusiasts, we will be having a mega car display on the race track! Enter at any time during the day, at entry cost price. With a brand new bigger and better venue, the 2020 Broadford Swap Meet promises to be another great event. With over 180 sites pre booked there is no better time than now to book in or plan a visit! Adults $6. Kids free. Broadford State Motorcycling Sports Complex: 260 Strath Creek Rd, Broadford. PhoneL 0408 955 424 admin@broadfordfnc.com.au www.broadfordswapmeet.com
■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects (UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea Community House, 5797 3070. ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 3rd Thursday
■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Community House. Phone: 9716 3361. ■ 7pm-9pm. Thermo-Boost Session. At Yea Community House. Phone: Alison, 0401 500 293.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 3rd Friday
■ 6.45am. Depart Mill Park for 5-Day Trip to the High Country. (7am South Morang, 7.15am Mernda, 7.30am Whittlesea). Whittlesea Combined Pensioners. $989 per person twin share. Phone: Nella, 0433 114 960. ■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of craft including patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church, Whittlesea. Phone: Jenny, 9716 0079.
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Improve rail safety, Govt told Valley Latest Public engagement
■ Public engagement on the Draft Structure Plan for the Eltham Major Activity Centre was considered at last week’s meeting of Nillumbik Shire Council held at Greensborough. The Eltham MajorActivity Centre was created by State Government policy in 2002 and its development has been guided by a Structure Plan, which was adopted by Council in 2004. “The structure plan was is now highly dated and does not adequately reflect current issues and opportunities. Consequently, it is an action in the current Council Plan to develop a new plan,” Councillors were told.
Risk assessment
■ Nillumbik Council had 108 incidents reported during the October-December 2019 quarter, last week’s Shire meeting was told. There were 18 property matters, 15 motor vechicles incidents, one professional indemnity issue, and 21 occupational, health and safety reports.
Accidental damage
■ Nillumbik Councillors last week heard a report about a failure of a hose on a Shire waste truck last year which caused 200 litres of hydraulic fluid to be spilled onto Henry St, Eltham over a distance of 800 metres. Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Policeand Council attended. The EPA was notified and the spill was cleaned up with no ongoing issues, the report to Council stated.
● Diamond Creek East Primary School Principal Rob Rostolis, Nillumbik Mayor Cr Karen Egan, with local students at Diamond Creek Railway Station. ■ Nillumbik Council has called on the Victo- grades to the Diamond Creek Station and works rian Government to make significant safety to enable the future removal of the level crossimprovements to the proposed Hurstbridge line ing in Diamond Creek,” Cr Egan said. rail duplication project. “And the opportunity to provide a shared trail Under stage two of the project, the track will from Greensborough to Eltham has also been be duplicated between Greensborough and ignored.” Montmorency, and Diamond Creek and Wattle Ellis Ward Councillor Peter Perkins said DiaGlen. mond Creek students had been crossing the railPower and signalling upgrades will also be way tracks to get to and from school and the rail undertaken between Diamond Creek and duplication would significantly increase the danHurstbridge. ger to these students and other members of the Council considered a report on the project. community trying to get to the Community Nillumbik Mayor Cr Karen Egan said while Bank Stadium. the project will provide residents with improved “Diamond Creek has been crying out for a rail services, Council had identified significant safe pedestrian connection from the two schools safety shortcomings in Diamond Creek that the and community stadium to the residential areas Victorian Government must address as part of to the north of the railway line. Now is the time the project. for action,” “These include providing safe pedestrian He said Platform 2 of Diamond Creek Stacrossing points for students near schools, tion needed to be urgently upgraded.
Mitchell Shire News
Two local playspaces opened
Regional Briefs Housing strategy
■ Nillumbik Shire Council last week considered the Nillumbik Housing Strategy Discussion Paper for public consultation. Consultation will take place this month, and submissions on the Discussion Paper will be heard at the May 2020 Future Nillumbik Committee meeting. The current Nillumbik Housing Strategy was adopted in 2001. Since then considerable social, economic and environmental change in the State and National planning and policy landscape has taken place that impacts housing. A consultant was appointed to undertake preliminary research and analysis on topics such as affordable housing and alternative housing models. The most recent Census data, the 2019 Victoria in Future population projections, and recent examples of developments in Nillumbik have been incorporated to provide an up-to-date picture of housing issues and trends.
10 incidents ■ There were 10 property theft, break-ins and vandalism incidents in Nillumbik Shire reported during the December 2019 quarter, including vandalism to four bus shelters. Last week’s Council meeting was told that the shelters have since been repaired and damages reported to the Police.
Landfill works ■ The first two phases of the Plenty Landfill rehabilitation works will be completed this month, Nillumbik Shore Council was told last week. This represents approximately 50 per cent of the original scope of works. Plenty Landfill was licensed to accept putrescible and solid inert waste, commencing operations in 1974. It has been closed since 2007 and is currently undergoing rehabilitation in accordance with Environment Protection Authority requirements.
Sports rorts issue
Mitchell Matters Customers first
■ A follow-up to the Sports Rorts scandal made its way to the Nillumbik Shire Council agenda last week. The suggestion was made that Council write to the Prime Ministerand Treasurer of Australia requesting that the Federal Government agree to contribute $500,000 to Nillumbik Council from the upcoming 2020 Federal Government budget process as previously requested via the application for the Greensborough Hockey Club Pavilion that despite it scoring highly (89), was not funded from the Australian Government’s Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program.
Mitchell elections
■ Mitchell Council has allocated $30,000 to a pilot Rural Towns Activation funding program. The program is intended to support small, rural communities to deliver projects and activities that have been identified as local priorities to improve township amenity and/or community life. The three pilot communities are Beveridge, Tooborac and Pyalong.
■ Mitchell Shire Council believes that it is serving its ratepayers better, according to results of its Customer Service Charter Annual Review. “Resident expectations are higher than ever before, and the complexity of their interactions are increasing. Council has an ongoing challenge to proactively plan, assess and implement the right mix of customer service applications across the right channels,” the report said. ■ The Mitchell Shire Council elections will be held in the statewide poll to be held on Saturday, October 24. The 2020 General Election for Mitchell be conducted by postal ballot. The Electoral Office for Mitchell Shire Council will be in the Councillors Room, Broadford Hall. Council officers will continue to work with the Victorian Electoral Commission to finalise an electoral service agreement.
$2.9 mil. surplus
■ Mitchell Shire Council is forecasting that it will deliver a $2.9 million surplus for the 2019-2020 financial year. A small variance is, in part, due to: ■ increased waste collection and supplementary rates ($223K); ■ additional operating and capital grant income, which is offset with associated expenditure ($636K); ■ reduced borrowing costs.
$30,000 funded
One-third behind
■ Two playspaces in Mitchell Shire were reopened to the public on Tuesday (Feb. 25). Danaher Reserve and Botanical Avenue Reserve, Wallan, have been upgraded as part of the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund program. The upgrades at Danaher Reserve will give the community access to: ■ improved play equipment including swings and slides for young community members to enjoy a new half-court basketball area for team sports and young residents ■ improved visibility and renewed pathways throughout the Reserve The work at Botanical Avenue Reserve will allow community members to: ■ play on a brand-new multi-use basketball
court area suitable for basketball, netball and downball ■ extra landscaping for community to enjoy The play spaces were officially re-opened by Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green and Mitchell Shire Council Mayor Cr David Lowe. Mitchell Shire Council contributed $95,000 to the project. The Victorian Government funded $175,000. “These parks are brilliant for creating social connections,” said Cr Lowe. “That is one of the keys to a happy, healthy community and a huge benefit to being active. “With more and more residents moving into our wonderful Shire regularly, it is fantastic to be able to provide state of the art facilities,” Cr Lowe said.
■ Mitchell Shire Council has a less-thansatisfactory result with its action plan. ■ 66 per cent (60 actions) are on track. ■ 6.5 per cent (6 actions) have been deferred to next financial year. ■ 12 per cent (11 actions) have progressed slower than expected. ■ 6.5 per cent (6 actions) will begin in the second half of the financial year. ■ 9 per cent (8 actions) are behind target
Livestream service
■ Mitchell Shire Council is investigating the possibility of live-streaming its meetings to the public. Low cost ways of offering remote access will be explored.
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Regional Briefs Shared pathway
■ Residents in Mill Park are pounding the pavement on a new walking and cycling path between Sycamore Reserve and Childs Rd. The 1.8km concrete path includes line marking and new signage along the route. The Council says that shared paths have a range of community benefits, including improved physical activity and social cohesion, improved road safety, and improved accessibility to local community hubs for pedestrians and cyclists. The Council has installed raised pedestrian crossings at Grenda Drive and Hawkes Drive and a safer crossing point at Childs Rd. This project was funded by a partnership between the City of Whittlesea and the Department of Transport’s Safe System Road Infrastructure Program.
Climate change ■ A free session about mental health and climate change was held yesterday (Tues.) afternoon by Whittlesea City Council. Psychologist Carol Ride, one of the founders of the not-for-profit group Psychology for a Safe Climate, was scheduled to discuss the connection between climate change and mental health and the strategies to employ to maintain hope and take action. The session was planned for the City of Whittlesea Civic Centre, Fountain View Room.
New W’sea website ■ The City of Whittlesea has made changes to the way its website looks. The Council is working on making more tasks and transactions available online to improve ratepayers’ experiences in dealing with the City. feedback@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
L2P prgram ■ Increasing the practical on-road driving time for young people is part of the L2P program. Volunteers are asked to commit to one or two houyrs per week. Vehicle, training and ongoing support are provided. Volunteers must undergo police, licence and working with children checks. For more details, contact Edmond at Whittlesea Community Connections, phone 9401 6666.
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Special Council meeting held ■ Whittlesea City Council held a special meeting at 8.53pm on Monday, February 17. The meeting was held to arrange details of the appointment of the new Acting Chief Executive Officer, Joe Carbone, who replaces Kevin Spillier. Those in attendance were: Mayor Cr Emilia Lisa Sterjova (North Ward), CrTom Joseph (North Ward), Cr Ricky Kirkham (North Ward), Cr Sam Alessi (South East Ward), Cr Norm Kelly (South East Ward), Cr Mary Lalios (South East Ward), Cr Lawrie Cox (South West Ward) Cr Caz Monteleone (South West Ward), Cr Kris Pavlidis (South West Ward), Kelvin SpillerActing Chief Executive Officer, Michael Tonta Manager Governance, and Yehudi Blacher (Monitor). Cr Cox moved an apology for Cr Kozmevski for this meeting. Cr Kelly moved an apology for Cr Deisato for this meeting. Mr Carbone’s remuneration was set at the meeting. The meeting closed at 10.02pm.
Plenty Paragraphs Ganbu Gulinj
■ Whittlesea Council is proposing an indigenous name for the community centre to be located at 55 Macedon Pde, Wollert. The planned name is the ‘Ganbu Gulinj Community Centre’.. Affected people have an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Comments in writing should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Whittlesea, Locked Bag 1, MDC, Bundoora, 3083 or by email to info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au and be received no later than March 26.
Findon Rd extends ■ Findon Rd will be open through to Plenty Rd next year. Whittlesea Council has appointed a contractor to start work in the next few months, connecting Findon Rd from Williamsons Rd to Danaher Drive. Stage one - the connection from Danaher Drive to Plenty Rd - is currently under construction by a developer. Other work planned for Findon Rd includes a rebuild of the intersection with Ferres Boulevard and The Lakes Boulevard in South Morang. The project will include traffic lights, more lanes, slip lanes, bicycle shared paths and a three-lanebridge across Findon Creek.
Coffee with a Cop
■ Whittlesea township residents could have ‘Coffee With A Cop’ at the Whittlesea Deli Cafe last Saturday (Feb. 29). The sessions are held on the last Saturday of the month.
For young women ■ The Young Women’s Leadershop Program is being held at the Edge Services for Young People shop, 415 McDonalds Rd, South Morang from 4pm-6pm, Mondays, April 20-June 22. The free service, for women aged between 15-20, empowers leadership, and talks about gender equality and feminism.
Meeting dates ● Joe Carbone
Yarra Ranges Shire News
Time to register pets Off-lead dog areas
258-page agenda ■ The agenda for last week’s Yarra Ranges Shire Council meeting was 258 pages. The meeting, on Tuesday, February 25, was listed to be held at the Council Chambers in Lilydale.
Coldstream plan
■ Yarra Ranges Council last week considered a planning scheme amendment for the Coldstream area. The proposal was before the Council last year, and 13 submissions were received. Key aspects of this amendment are the creation of a Local Planning Policy for Coldstream, rezoning’s, two new Design and Development Overlays, and the removal of a single dwelling covenant for eight properties adjoining Glenhurst Park to allow for limited subdivision opportunities.
Names removed
■ Three Yarra Ranges Council staff names have been removed from delegation authorities, to reflect staff changes: ■ James Thorne-Stones (Team Leader Major Projects Planning Services) ■ Ciara O’Neill (Planning Officer) ■ Tanya Overton (Team Leader Customer Interface).
Behind schedule ■ Development of the Coldstream Water Recycling Pipeline is behind schedule due to funding delays, Yarra Ranges Shire Councillors were adbised last week.
■ A meeting of Whittlesea Council was scheduled to be held last night (Tues.). A confidential meeting will be on March 16.
■ Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to keep the community and the wellbeing of their animals in mind, as pet registration renewals get closer. Mayor Cr Richard Higgins said that pet registration renewal on April 10 was a great time for owners to think about responsible pet ownership. “We have a lot of pet owners in Yarra Ranges who do the right thing by their animals and others every day, which is incredibly heartening, but I want to emphasise that being a responsible owner isn’t just about ensuring your pet is registered,” Cr Higgins said. “Your pet needs regular exercise, play time and mental stimulation – they need to be given good shelter from heat and rain, access to food and water, regular immunisations and vet checkups and, of course, plenty of love. “If you’re taking your dog for a walk, you
need to keep them on lead unless you’re in one of our designated off-lead areas – that includes when you’re walking there from the car. “This is not just for the protection of other people, but for the wellbeing of your animal, too. “It’s always distressing to hear of incidents when animals or people are injured, and if we’re all doing our bit to be responsible owners, we can minimise these incidents as much as possible.” All dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered with Yarra ranges Council by the age of three months. Cats being registered for the first time must be desexed unless the owner is eligible for an exemption. “Registering your pets is crucially important – we regularly use pet microchip numbers to reunite owners with their lost pets with the assistance of Animal Aid,” Cr Higgins said.
■ Off-lead dog areas are available at: Lilydale Lake Lakeview Reserve, Lilydale Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Trail Reserve Summerhill Park Drive Reserve, Mooroolbark Balcombe Avenue Reserve, Mooroolbark Pembroke Retarding Basin, Mooroolbark Hull Road Drainage Reserve, Mooroolbark Richards Reserve, Montrose Kimberley Reserve, Chirnside Park Kalorama Memorial Reserve Cherylnne Crescent Easement, Kilsyth Hickman Place Reserve, Seville Seville Recreation Reserve Wandin East Recreation Reserve Yarra Glen Showgrounds Minak Reserve, Selby Belgrave Lake Park Johns Hill Lookout Reserve, Kallista Coronation Park, Healesville Don Road Recreation Reserve, Healesville Mt Morton Reserve, Belgrave South Wesburn Park Reserve When exercising your dog, it must always be on lead, unless inside the designated off-lead areas. Dogs are not permitted in: ■ Ovals ■ Sporting grounds ■ Playgrounds ■ Picnic and barbecue areas ■ The beach area at Lilydale Lake National Parks: In off-lead areas, owners must still carry a lead and maintain hand or voice control at all times. In Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water or Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning reserves, dogs must be on lead unless otherwise stated by signage.
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Baby Archie alone
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020
■ Piers Morgan has hit out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over potentially leaving baby Archie alone to travel. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 54, had been debating whether it has been right that the public pay for their security after the couple stepped down as royals when he made the comments. - Daily Mirror
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More J-Rod movies
■ Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez two are determined to keep building their ‘J-Rod’ brand with a movie, says a source. Jennifer Lopez is desperate to keep making movies after her acclaimed performance in Hustlers — and she wants to get fiancé Alex Rodriguez in on the act. “Alex is actually a pretty good actor even though he’s only been in a few small parts over the years,” including Entourage in 2011, an insider said. - Radar Online
Bushfire funds
Marilyn’s photos
Hollywood snub
Nuclear Meghan
■ Queen Elizabeth was left with no choice but to stop Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from using their Sussex Royal brand the keep the Duchess from going "nuclear". "The Queen, I think, has had to draw a line under it," said one time friend of Meghan, Lizzie Cundy, while speaking to True Royalty TV. - The Royalty TV
Theft charges
■ A 37-year-old Echuca man has been charged with two counts of theft of boat, two counts of theft of boat trailer, two counts of bringing stolen goods into Victoria, two counts of dealing with proceeds of crime and handling stolen goods. A 44-year-old Echuca man has been charged with four counts of handling stolen goods and dealing with proceeds of crime. Both men were bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on March 3. A 29-year-old Echuca woman was issued a caution notice for drug related offences. - Shepparton News
Swanp discovery
Virus ‘significant’
■ Since ditching their royal roles - and payc heques - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been carving out a new niche for themselves in their bid to become "financially independent", however it seems a return to Hollywood may not be on the cards for the Duchess. While Meghan is reported to have agreed to record a voiceover for a Disney production in return for a charitable donation, according to a senior Disney executive who spoke to the Mail on Sunday, the company has limited plans with her. “Meghan needs Disney more than Disney needs Meghan," they said. - New Idea
Across Victoria
■ A Leitchville man has been found dead in Gunbower’s Kow Swamp. Five Melbourne-based Search and Rescue Squad divers and two Victorian Water Police officers spent two days trawling through Mount Hope Creek after Michael Allitt crashed a stolen car into it early Saturday. - Riverine Herald
■ Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted the coronavirus crisis will get worse in the next few days - as he signed off a four-nation battleplan to tackle it. Britain's toll reached 36 cases. The plan will contain details on when measures like closing schools and banning mass gatherings could happen. And it will contain specific measures to help protect older and more vulnerable people. - The Sun (London) ■ Marilyn Monroe's time behind-thescenes of the 1953 film, Niagara, was captured by a photographer, and his huge set of photographic negatives is up for grabs ... but it won't come cheap. The pics -- 227 total, 198 of which depict Marilyn - were snapped by Canadian journalist and photog Jock Carroll in 1952, while she was preparing for her first top billing as Rose Loomis in the noir thriller. The set of photos is mostly comprised of black-and-white negatives but includes some color positive transparencies. And, along with shots of Monroe, there are several of the sets, scenery and Niagara Falls. - TMZ
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● Alinta Chidzey, Rob McDougall, Georgina Hopson, Anthony Warlow, Rowena Wallace, Rodney Dobson. Photo: Kevin Trask ■ The stage musical The Secret Garden will Dickon, a Yorkshire moor boy who befriends open at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne from Mary and Colin; and Rodney Dobson will play November 13. gruff elderly gardener Ben Weatherstaff. Joining Anthony Warlow in one of his most Gold Logie winner Rowena Wallace who acclaimed roles as Archibald Craven, the mas- starred in television shows such as Sons and ter of Misselthwaite Manor, will be Georgina Daughters and Neighbours will return to the Hopson as Lily, Archibald’s late wife, and Rob stage for the first time in many years to play McDougall as Dr Neville Craven, Archibald’s Mrs Medlock the housekeeper at Misselthwaite brother. Manor. Tickets for the Melbourne season are Alinta Chidzey will play Martha, Mary’s now on sale. friend and maidservant; Nigel Huckle will be - Kevin Trask
Seabaths in the vaults ■ A born-again erotic Aunt, a dead sailor, a sad inventor; Taylor Griffiths is now surrounded by some tragic characters that offer terrible advice. Seabaths is a solo, one act comedy play that invites us to the sleepy town of Shellharbour. This joyous show is a love letter to anyone who has grown up with absent parents. It's ridiculous and crude, people 18 to 45 will love Seabaths. The show is written and performed by Taylor Griffiths (Completely Improvised Potter) and directed by Ben Russell (The Grub, The Tokyo Hotel ABC). This production opens for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival on March 25 and runs till April 5. Bookings recommended Dates: March 25- April 5, Time: 9:30 pm (8:30 pm on Sundays) Cost: $20-$25 Venue: Crowded in the vaults, The middle vault Tickets: https://www.comedyfestival.com. au/2020/shows/seabaths - Cheryl Threadgold
■ Four local CFA fire brigades have benefited greatly from Lakes Entrance Bowls Club fundraising efforts, with the total donated reaching more than $28,000. The bowls club wanted to contribute to local brigades and through the generosity of local customers and community, plus Community Clubs Victoria being able to directly liaise with fellow clubs wanting to donate, they have exceeded their expectations. Collection buckets were positioned around the club, the club held a special fundraising bowls day, plus the proceeds of the weekly Saturday night raffles were donated. The bowls club itself also made a significant contribution. - Lakes Post
Hunt for dumper
■ The City of Ballarat will "look to prosecute" if it can identify who dumped a trailerload of rubbish in Mount Pleasant. An oversized trailer stacked with household rubbish, including what appears to be car parts and washing machine components, appeared on Brittain St. Colin Feltham, who lives in the area, alleged a car with no number plates parked with the trailer, then left it. - Ballart Courier
Closing the Gap
■ Ivan Simon, Co-Chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Authority which was established under the Redfern Statement Alliance said:“It is disappointing to see another Closing the Gap report in which only two of the seven targets have been met and these two targets will also fail unless the government commits to longer term ongoing support and appropriate funding’. - NATSIHA Media Release
Workers in limbo
● Comedian Taylor Griffiths.
■ Timber workers at a Noojee sawmill have been left in limbo since the State Government announced a strategy to reduce native timber supply agreements. The strategy included an immediate end to logging in old growth forests The 30-year plan for Victoria’s forestry industry was promoted by the government as “securing a sustainable future.” - Warragul Gazette
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Ford apologises
■ 3AW showbiz Peter Ford - renowned for colouring his reports with words such as “odd”, “peculiar” and “weird” - has been forced to apologise to Daryl Somers for making incorrect claims. Ford went on the 6PR radio program hosted by Basil Zempilas, wrongly stating that the former Hey Hey It’s Saturday host had been fired from the Ballarat Carols by Candlelight gig. Ford claimed that Somers had booked up a $500 bar tab, and charged it to the event organisers. Not so. Herald Sun columnist Alice Coster exposed Ford’s errors at the weekend. Ford had been forced to issue a personal apology. But she said that, when contacted, Ford stated that Somers should “piss off”. Somers reportedly used the phrase “twofaced” to describe his nemesis.
Ford’s statement
■ Peter Ford is said to have filed this comment: “Just wanted to quickly address newspaper reports about me in relation to Daryl Somers. “There is so much I’d like to say but I’m unfortunately limited in what I can. “However yes, it’s correct, I signed an apology earlier this week. I’d been handed so many versions of apologies and demands (from his two legal teams) to sign and/or read on air since December 21. “But this week I decided I needed to make the pursuit end after almost 10 weeks. “It’s been an exhausting, lengthy and expensive saga stemming from a three-minute report on 6PR back in early December. “But now it’s over and I’m moving forward. I’m grateful for those who’ve been very supportive of me in recent months and I know the full story of what transpired and the toll it was taking on me. “I won’t be discussing this issue on radio or TV next week. Daryl got what he’d vigorously demanded from me and,I hope, he also considers the chapter closed.”
Final verdict
■ Judge Judy is set to end after 25 seasons, notes The Hollywood Reporter. Judy Sheindlin reveals that she has a new show titled Judy Justice in the works.
Blackers better
■ Melbourne radio-TV man John Blackman is recovering after reconstructive surgery this week. Blackers sent a message to his social media friends: “A million thanks for your messages of support. Also to the angels at The Alfred the best hospital in the world, my plastic surgeon, Frank Bruscino-Raiola and my dentist, Ian Hewson. I can now finally see a glimmer of light at the end of a very long and dark tunnel.”
Vale Kay Stammers
■ One of Australia’s pioneering news anchors, Kay Summers, has died at the age of 72. She was one of the No Man’s Land team that features Mickie De Stoop, Jeanne Pratt and Susan Peacock.
Licence for sale
■ A high powered FM narrowcast licence (licence only) in Woomera, South Australia is up for sale. This is a 50-watt station. Price is $5000. Phone Matt on 0408 786 144 or email matt@adsonhold.com.au
Spirit of the Dance
■ Spirit of the Dance brings their new 21st anniversary show to Victoria in early May as part of an Australian tour. Irish in origin, and promoted as "one of the most successful dance shows ever", Spirit of the Dance has won nine global awards and been seen by over 20 million people worldwide. Irish Dance fuses with dance styles from around the world, including Scottish, Flamenco, Latin, Salsa, Street Dance, Hip Hop, Techno Can Can and American Tap. As well as the spirited dance routines, audiences will enjoy the remarkable solo onstage electric violin playing of Oliver Lewis, impressively named "The world's fastest fiddler". Oliver's fingers are insured for $1 million, working out at $100,000 per finger. Performing with Spirit of the Dance since 2001, Oliver has notched up over 2000 worldwide performances. When interviewed , Oliver was asked what inspired his violin lessons at age eight. He explained he had just sussed out how to operate his parents' record player, and the first record he randomly "plonked" on it was a recording of Paganini's Caprices For Solo Violin. "I was instantly captivated by the sound,” says Oliver, "and begged my mother to allow me to start violin lessons at school. She gave in, and at the first lesson I put the bow on the strings and waited for the sound of the record to come out of the violin - which of course it didn't." Oliver's speedy musicianship has earned him world records, such as in October, 2010 becoming the Guinness Book of Records 'World's Fastest Violinist' after playing Flight of the Bumblebee faster than any other violinist in history, live on BBC One's Blue Peter. He broke his own world record again in 2011 on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Oliver says nobody has offered a direct challenge to these records, "but if any fiddlers in Oz would like a race, the challenge is on. I will be playing a super speedy Flight of the Bumblebee as part of the show - but blink and you might miss it." When asked the secret to his fast violin playing, Oliver replied "lots of disciplined practice with a metronome to help push the extreme limits, helped by a few strong coffees." Oliver explained the difference between a conventional (acoustic) violin and the electric violin played in Spirit of the Dance. "Basically the sound of a conventional (acoustic) violin all happens ‘locally’ thanks to the vibrations of the wood, whereas with an electric violin the magic all takes place in the electronics eventually emerging through a speaker. Like with an electric guitar, it’s practically silent when switched off, but switch it on and feed the digital ‘sound’ through various boxes of tricks, and the possibilities are endless". "We tweak the sound on the sound desk to make it sound close to a traditional Irish fiddle sound, and this is achieved by adjusting the EQ at the sound desk before it reaches the audience.
● Spirit of the Dance “The electric violin is also more practical as there is never any squeaky feedback sound which can happen when miking up an acoustic violin for large theatre performance - safer for the audience and performer alike." What has attracted Oliver to Spirit of the Dance for over 2000 performances? "The sheer joy and excitement of being up on stage every night surrounded by the explosive energy of our incredible Irish Dancers." His favourite number is the Celtic Cowboy, "a manic Irish line dance in which I'm fiddling away like a madman while the dancers are literally dancing circles around me - it's like a party on stage". For young musicians in awe of Oliver's achievements, Oliver says that apart from working hard, "I would say it's crucial to listen to lots of recordings of all the great artists - and not just of your own instrument”. Oliver loves performing in live theatre. "That's where we can revel in being larger than life - and out of necessity too, as we have to project our performances right to the very back seats of the theatre to make everybody feel involved". Melbourne audiences are looking forward to Spirit of the Dance, and Oliver hopes to play a game of golf and catch some tourist attractions, if there’s time. Spirit of the Dance can be seen in Victoria from May 5 - 9 at locations below. Tuesday, May 5, Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts (WCPA), Wendouree; Wednesday, May 7, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne; Thursday, May 7 at Frankston Arts Centre; Friday, May 8 at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren and Saturday, May 9 at Costa Hall, Deakin University, Geelong. For performance venue booking details: https://www.mellenevents.com.au/currenttours/spirit-of-the-dance - Cheryl Threadgold
Red Stitch: Single Ladies ■ Red Stitch Actor’s Theatre presents Single Ladies as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. From the award-winning writer of Going Down and Rice, Michele Lee makes her Red Stitch debut with a buddy story of three lone women told over the course of one day. Set in Collingwood, Anne, Lilike and Rachel are from different generations and backgrounds and hold different allegiances to their neighbourhood – but a chance happening outside the local Coles sets them on the path to an unlikely friendship. Performance Details: March 19 - April 12 Venue: Red Stitch Actors' Theatre, St Kilda Bookings: www.comedyfestival.com.au
● Caroline Lee, Andrew Swifte and Jem Lai in Single Ladies. Photo: Robert Blackburn.
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Observations The Curtain
■ One of my rules about reviewing: If Beng Oh is directing, get there. If Beng Oh is directing an Australian premiere of a Daniel Keen play, get there even if I'm holidaying in Ulan Bator. Well, Thursday night I was in East Hawthorn so to get to fortyfive downstairs was simple. What followed from 7.30pm till 9pmwas not. The Australian premiere of Daniel Keen’s play The Curtain, which opened this week and plays until March 15. It has everything to recommend it and gives no reason for complaint. On what is a deceptively simple set- dining table, four chairs, a combo radiogram / cocktail cabinet , an easy chair lit by a standard lamp, the three characters of The Curtain share a last supper. Mrs Ada Munro, played by Miliana Cancar with a world weary but compassioate undersanding of the character, a stunnig performance. Mrs Munro is five years widowed, tired of living in her disintegrating country town. "The small country town where they live is slowly dying , local businesses are closing, familiar faces disappearing,” says the program. She accommodates two old men , the fast talking Leon, from Gil Tucker and the more apparently pathetic Francis, Paul Weingott. Daniel's text is one that Beckett and Pinter would not be shamed by a misattribution: the early scenes between Leon and Francis move as Alan Jay Learner might have added. " ...with the speed of summer lightning.." Leon is master of the linguistic somersault. As an older person sensible of approaching mortality it struck me as a sobering reminder of Sartre's dictum that one is "born alone, lives alone and dies alone ". Do not miss this work and three stand out performances Performance Details: Until March 15 Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Ticket price: $35 – $48 Bookings: 9662 9966 - Review by Peter Green
Ahkenaten ■ Most know Ahkenaten as the Pharaoh married to Nefertiti and father of Tutankamun. He was much more. He ruled Egypt for 17 years till 1336. He abandoned Thebes, built his capital at Amarna dedicated to the monotheistic worship of Aten or sun disc. He thus abandoned the cult of Amun, depriving its priests of royal support and rich offerings. Ahkenaten "became famous or infamous as the ' heretic king ' who abolished the traditional religious rites of Egypt and instituted the first known monotheistic state religion in the world,” Wikipedia says. Why my prelude? I was to the Nova in Carlton and the screening from the Metropolitan Opera of Ahkenaten, from American composer Phillip Glass. This is a new realisation, directed by Phelim McDermott who has conjured astounding imagery in an excellent production including a chorus which juggles in rhythmic conjunction with the music. The whole treated with the respect by one who knows of Glass' experience in and understanding of theatre . Glass was frequently to Jean Louis Barrault's Odeon Theatre in Paris ,the Berliner Ensemble and The Living Theatre. He co-founded Mabou Mines, an experimental theatre group working out of La Mana in New York . Ahkenaten owes much of its shape, ritualistic pace and movements to Glass' s immersion and understanding of several theatrical forms.. It captured me from the start, and left me satiated yet paradoxically wanting more. - Review by Peter Green
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The Arts Fourplay ■ Glass Half Full Productions present Fourplay: Behind Closed Doors by Katie Lee on March 29 and 30 at Club Voltaire in North Melbourne. Fourplay is the story of four friends, enjoying a few quiet drinks together on a Friday night and sharing their own salacious and scandalous personal sex stories. A comedy that is based on real life stories the writer has drawn upon. These stories are ones that may surprise, shock and leave you thinking for days of “wow did that really happen”. Sasha Kerdel who plays Alex in Fourplay says “In society sex is such an awkward and embarrassing topic to talk about but this play shows that everyone goes through these moments and we are all not alone. Katie Lee has written the play in a heartfelt and positive way. Its ok to talk and open up about all the things that go wrong with sex”. Fourplay stars Peter Bevin, Sasha Kerdel, Clare Regan and Matt Tester. Performance Details: March 29 and 30 Venue: Club Voltaire, 1st Floor, 14 Raglan St., North Melbourne Cost: $28-$35 Tickets: https://www.comedyfestival. com.au/2020/shows/fourplay - Cheryl Threadgold
Michael Shafar ■ Following a sellout 2019 season, comedian Michael Shafar returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2020 with a new show being presented from March 26April 19 at the Melbourne Town Hall. Building on the success of his previously sold out shows Jewish-ish, Kosher Bacon and 2019’s critically acclaimed 50/50, which chronicled his diagnosis with testicular cancer, Michael is back to tell you why everything is Getting Better. Surviving cancer and sharing that experience on stage in 50/50 really changed Shafar’s philosophy on comedy. Getting Better sees Shafar in the same vein - raw and honest - talking about the incredible experiences that followed his own personal annus horribilis, not least of all going into remission. Since leaving a career in law, Shafar has been working busily to try and justify that decision to his Jewish mother. Working as a comedian and comedy writer for 10’s The Project, he has somewhat achieved that - making a name for himself as one of the fastest rising stars in Australian comedy, performing internationally and selling out shows across the country. Performance Details: March 26 - April 19 at 7pm (6pm Sunday, 7.15pm Monday) Melbourne Town Hall Bookings: www.comedyfestival.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
Daywalker ■ Bill Makin presents Daywalker: Or the incredible awkwardness of being white and black in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from April 6-18 at Crowded at GlobeAlley. The show is structured around five people in Bill's family who he says shaped his life: My Grandfather, My Sister, My Mum, My Great-Uncle and my Niece. It is comedy that looks in and examines, rather than looks out and blames". Bill asks "Can atheism be cured? Only a life of trampoline injuries, kookaburras and boat accidents could prepare you for such a question. How do you live white and black? It helps if you don’t ruin the freedom ride". Bill Makin is a 34 year old stand up comedian and public service survivor. National finalist at the 2018 MICF Deadly Funny competition. Performance dates: April 6-18 at 7.15pm Venue: Crowded at Globe Alley Cost: $15-29 Tickets: https://www.comedyfestival.com. au/2020/shows/daywalker - Cheryl Threadgold
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Annie Louey's Big Break ■ Annie Louey's Big Break is being presented from March 26-April 19 at the Chinese Museum, Tea Room. Annie's boyfriend dumped her on opening night of her last Comedy Festival show and she is not happy. Her new show combines feminist rage with her own brand of storytelling. She shares her dating mistakes and offers advice on how to survive a break-up. For instance, doing a TAFE course to become a marriage celebrant when you're heartbroken is a bad idea. Annie also told her Chinese mum that she's actually not that into marriage. Her poor mother has been in mourning ever since. Performance Dates: March 26 - April 19 (no Mondays) at 8.30pm (7.30pm Sundays) Venue: Chinese Museum, Tea Room - 22 Cohen Pl, Melbourne Tickets: $18-26 Bookings: comedyfestival.com.au or (03) 9245 3788 ■ I Love You Mother Earth - Margaret Kett Is a picture book for children, written and illustrated by the children of Carlisle Park Kindergarten in North Cranbourne in 2019. Exhibition closes April 8. Cranbourne Library Gallery Casey Complex, Berwick-Cranbourne Rd. Cranbourne - Peter Kemp
● Annie Louey. Photo: Theresa Harrison
Grass at Butterfly Club
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What’s On The Great Australian Play
■ If there is one thing in common between Kim Ho’s The Great Australian Play and the Lasseter myth it’s this: both made promises that proved intangible. The overlong introductory monologue of Lasseter’s story (Sermsah Bin Saad) played behind a scrim breaks out into the present day as a crew of film makers (Tamara Lee Bailey, Daniel Fischer, Sarah Fitzgerald, Jessa Koncic) research Lasseter’s story on location with the aim of producing a feature film before Stan or Netflix. There is no real attempt to explore any sense of an Australian myth and the challenges of film production are more universal these days. Arts funding being an elusive gold didn’t quite jell as a parallel or metaphor. The story of the crew’s attempts to craft a story on the whiteboards in the hillock of red dirt that was the set (Claudia Mirabello) drove proceedings. The extremes of character in this instance became even more childlike as they attempted to play the characters they saw in their supposed film. Thus, there was no real interplay between characters that could have provided depth and dimension. As with the first theatrical transition, had there been more made of the changes in performance styles by director, Saro LustyCavallari, then this production might have been given dimension but such changes, when they came, did very little to develop story, build on character or contribute to any themes. There were character monologues but these didn’t necessarily build on our understanding of the group dynamic. Ideas seemed to be thrown in rather than develop through interaction. Inserting a phallus into the soil to end act one was gratuitous and discordant and one wasn’t quite sure how it complemented the nature of the characterizations or storyline up to that point. Patrick White’s notion of ‘the great Australian emptiness’ seems to have been taken literally by the playwright (Ho is the recipient of the Patrick White Playwright’s Award) but it’s hard to see how this piece furthers our appreciation in the Australian context. Theatre Works 14 Acland St, St Kilda - Review by David McLean
The Bride
● Sarah Oldmeadow and Stephanie Daniels rehearse Grass. ■ Despite the distance of years, my friend and In the café, all these grievances are aired as I could individually relate to the lifestyle choices the bottle empties. Aimee envies Lil’s ‘artistic’ of Aimee , 33, married with two children, a three- existence while Lil yearns for Aimee’s ‘secubedroom house and a family business; and Lil , rity’. 32, single and a writer. Both confess to feeling unnecessary and reYvonne Martin’s Grass explores the soci- jected by the other. They finally thank each other etal and self-imposed expectations of women, for their honesty. Sarah Oldmeadow as Aimee, and Stephanie focusing on fertility and work choices. A table, chairs, glasses and a bottle of red Daniels (Lil), were thoroughly convincing in their comprise the café setting. Best friends Aimee roles, deftly demonstrating that the persona we and Lil meet after an estrangement of 18 months, present to others may conceal the fact that our their overdue meeting excused by exaggerated life is not as peachy as it seems. Martin explores enduring but troubled female protestations of ‘busyness’. And Aimee has brought a ‘$70 bottle of wine’ friendships and successfully depicts how easily we can feel like failures compared to others. What price friendship? Haven’t we all felt some time that ‘the grass The café scenes are interspersed with flashbacks; the share-flat where they joyously cel- is greener’ in someone else’s patch? Grass was presented at The Butterfly Club. ebrate ‘Eurovision’; Aimee’s pregnancy an- Review by Juliet Charles nouncement; Lil at dinner with Aimee, a distracted new mother. Two monologues express the women’s frustration. Aimee expected to be an equal business ■ February saw the City of Casey launch partner, sharing home duties, child-care, and the 2020 season of the Arts Spaces Prowork with Ryan. gram. which covers four libraries. Now she’s home with babies and domesticOpening the season at Bunjil Place is ity while Ryan runs the Business. “I have a Sohail Yamin's Moroccan Beat. favourite Wiggle,”she tells us desperately. Sohail links these artworks to their unLil reveals the boredom of a dead-end job derlying historical bases and provides the while trying to get her books published. She quesviewer with a rich experience that goes tions her choices. Does she really want to be beyond the obvious. Exhibition closes April like Aimee? She’s jealous of her. And Lil thinks 8. Bunjil Place Art Gallery, 2 Patrick North that ‘Society’ perceives her childlessness as East Drive, Narre Warren. - Peter Kemp selfish.
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● Nadia Collins in The Bride ■ The Butterfly Club presents a Nadia Collins production of The Bride from March 23 - April 1 at The Butterfly Club. The bride has awoken on her wedding day to find she’s now a cockroach. This dark, immersive and quirky show, which is largely dialogue-free, invites the audience to participate in The Bride’s maniacal journey as she struggles to return to human form – and to an increasingly desperate groom left waiting at the altar – before it’s too late. The Bride debuted at Perth Fringe World this year, enjoying a sell-out season, rave reviews and earning a Weekly Comedy Award and the award for Best WA Comedy. Performance Details: March 23 - April 1 at 7pm Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, off Lt Collins Street Info/Bookings: thebutterflyclub.com Ticket Price: $35 - Cheryl Threadgold
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Local Theatre with Cheryl Threadgold and team BOOKISH COMEDY ■ Melbourne comedian George Dimarelos and his band of brainy bibliophiles return to the Melbourne Comedy Festival with A Bookish Comedy Show from April 7-19 at Storyville in Lonsdale Street. Featuring new material from George and a rotating bill of comedians “nerding out” and talking about everything book related, A Bookish Comedy Show combines wit, self-deprecation and wordplay to engage audiences in the subtle art of looking down at nonbook readers. This show is said to cater for those who may have been scarred in life from a children's book to the summer reading assignment that sucked out the soul. George Dimarelos began performing standup comedy in Sydney in 2011 before being part of his first standup comedy show in the 2013 Sydney Fringe Festival. He continued improving his observational comedic style overseas, performing in London, Edinburgh, Asia and New York and in Australia was nominated as one of the fresh acts at the 2017 Sydney Comedy Festival. George also writes and performs sketch comedy as part of the 5MA Productions team. Performance Details: April 7 - 19 at 6.45pm (5.45pm Saturday) Venue: Storyville, 185 Lonsdale St., Melbourne Tickets: $21-25 Booking: comedyfest.com.au
EMPIRE THEATRE POP-UP ■ The Docklands is set for fun and games as the Empire Theatre Pop Up, by Wonderland Entertainment and Leisure, presents a school holidays and evening comedy program as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March 27 - April 13. From traditional stand-up to drag variety and surprise guest comedians. Something for everyone. Friday March 27– Saturday April 11 with various dates and times Join Thomas Jaspers’ There’s No Place Like Homo, stunning drag queens Ruby Slippers and Karen From Finance and more for a night of spectacularly sizzling comedy. Friday March 27 – Saturday March 28 7pm Dave Callan from Rove and Triple J headlines a special night of comedy featuring special guest and bawdy funny lady, Bev Killick - one of the country’s favourite comediennes. (Audiences 18+) Friday April 3 – Saturday April 4 at 7pm The world’s first, best and tallest Vietnamese comedian, Hung Le, takes the stage in his new show Noodles With Attitude. Sunday April 5 at 3pm Perennial funny man Dave O’Neil and comedy club old schooler Brad Oakes take the stage Wednesday April 8 at 7pm Lehmo and special guest Dave O’Neil aim to make audiences laugh on Thursday April 9 at 7pm Spend an evening with the Ladies of Laugher featuring comedy queen Christine Basil, with Diane Nguyen and special guest Gillian English. Saturday April 11 at 7pm Be sure also to enjoy the grounds at Empire Theatre Pop Up between shows where twinkling lights, licensed garden, carnival attractions and festival treats are on offer as well as plenty of pre-show restaurant options. The Empire Theatre is located under the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel at The District Docklands. The Empire Theatre is a travelling theatre tent that plays at multiple locations throughout the year including the popular Adelaide Fringe Festival. Venue:Empire Theatre, The District Docklands, 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Dates: March 27 to April 13 Tickets: From $18 Check website for all show details - Cheryl Threadgold
Mamma Mia at CPAC
● Mel Cox (Rosie), Nickola Norman (Dionna), Hayley Fyfield (Tanya), Mel Verhagen (Sophie) and Alex Lim (Sky) in Mamma Mia! Photo: Wayne Smith
UNTIL MARCH 6 ■ The Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC) presents Mamma Mia! until March 6 at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd., Pakenham. Directed by Lee Geraghty, musical direction is by Ben Heels and Scott Hili is the choreographer. Sophie finds Harry, Sam and Bill’s names in her mother Donna's 1970s diary, and believing one is her unknown real dad, secretly invites all three to her wedding to Sky. Donna obliviously prepares for the wedding, helped by former singing pals Tanya and Rosie. Performance Details: Until March 6 Venue: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd., Pakenham Bookings: www.cardiniaperformingarts.com - Cheryl Threadgold
Oliver Sudden
■ With his unique brand of sketch, character, mime, and PVA glue, from March 25-April 5, Oliver Cowen will show his proverbial comedic undercarriage, to hopefully find some semblance of fun in a postbreakfast world. Failing that, an eXpresso martini and a large-ish bean bag. Oliver Sudden is a varied collection of absurd sketches, ranging from clowning to mime to slapstick comedy. Following the footsteps of Aunty Donna, Tom Walker, and Demi Lardner, Dates: March 25-April 5. Time: 5.30pm, 4:30pm Saturdays. Price: $17.50 - $25 Venue: Storyville Melbourne, 185 Lonsdale St. Tickets: https://www.comedyfestival. com.au/2020/shows/oliver-sudden
Latest shows, auditions SHOWS
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■ The Basin Theatre Group: The Death Knell (by James Cawood) February 14 - March 7 at the Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Gregor McGibbon. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ The 1812 Theatre: On Golden Pond (by Earnest Thompson) Until March 14, The Lowe Auditorium, The 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Chris Procter. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au ■ The Mount Players: Switzerland (by Joanna Murray Smith) Until March 15 at The Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Lee Cook. Bookings: www.themountplayers.com ■ Beaumaris Theatre: They Came from Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church February 28 - March 14 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Robyn Morris. Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: The Full Monty (by Simon Beaufoy) March 25 - 25 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Katie-Jane Amey. Bookings: lilyatc.com ■ Skin of Our Teeth Productions: My Brilliant Career (by Stella Miles Franklin, adapted by Christine Davey) March 14 - 22 at Waurns Pond Hall, 225 Waurn Ponds Drive, Waurn Ponds, Geelong. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BGVOH ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Calendar Girls (by Tim Firth) March 20 - April 4 at Mechanics' Institute Hall, Warrandyte. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: https://
www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=568183& ■ Dionysus Theatre: The Misanthrope March 7 at St Lukes Anglican Church, Carrum Downs. Director: Melanie Thomas. Audition enquiries: Melanie@dionysustheatre.com.au ■ Frankston Theatre Group: Are You Being Served? March 23 and 24 at 7.00pm at The Shed, Cnr Overport and Somerset Rds., Frankston. Director: Robert Lister. Enquiries: https://www.trybooking.com/BIPWW or call 0439939120 or email dcridsdale@gmail.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Ladies in Retirement (Edward Percy & Reginald Denham) March 30 at 7.30pm at the Guide Hall, Glebe Avenue, Cheltenham. Director: Martin Gibbs. Enquiries: 0411.645.003 & mandcgibbs@tpg.com.au
AUDITIONS ■ Dionysus Theatre: The Misanthrope March 7 at St Lukes Anglican Church, Carrum Downs. Director: Melanie Thomas. Audition enquiries: Melanie@dionysustheatre.com.au ■ Frankston Theatre Group: Are You Being Served? March 23 and 24 at 7.00pm at The Shed, Cnr Overport and Somerset Rds., Frankston. Director: Robert Lister. Enquiries: https://www.trybooking.com/BIPWW or call 0439939120 or email dcridsdale@gmail.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Ladies in Retirement (Edward Percy & Reginald Denham) March 30 at 7.30pm at the Guide Hall, Glebe Avenue, Cheltenham. Director: Martin Gibbs. Enquiries: 0411.645.003 & mandcgibbs@tpg.com.au
DRAGON LADIES DON’T WEEP ■ A diminutive figure dressed all in black sits at a grand piano and begins striking notes while at the same time a voiceover counts the beats like a human metronome. Stepping away from the piano, the pianist continues her breathless count spinning the piano on its wheels in a circle. Eventually, the pianist stops and addresses the audience. “I am 74 years old and still counting,” she says. Pianist, toy pianist, toy instrumentalist and performance artist, Margaret Leng Tan, the doyen of American experimental music, lets the audience have insight into her remarkable life in this autobiographical performance, Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep. Defined as a ‘sonic portrait’ by director Tamara Saulwick, with musical score by Erik Griswold, Nick Roux’s video installations permeate the work and provide grounding for Tan’s soliloquies. A precocious musicality impelled Tan to leave her native Singapore at 16 for New York’s Julliard School. The first woman to earn a doctorate from Julliard, Tan’s long-term collaboration with American composer John Cage has Tan widely acclaimed as one of the pre-eminent interpreters of Cage’s work. In this performance dedicated to Cage and to Tan’s mother, compositions played on various unlikely instruments such as a toy piano, a melodica and a child’s talking telephone showcase Tan’s incredible virtuosity. A multitude of music boxes plays a discordant tune backdrop as Tan recounts her life spent accommodating her obsessive-compulsive disorder. In one piece, Tan plays the cymbal using a stream of gravel. In another Tan inserts four bolts between the piano strings. What follows is a melodic, hypnotising composition sounding like raindrops falling. Strange and arresting, this was a boundary-breaking performance in keeping with its equally avant-garde performer. Performed at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne. - Review by Kathryn Keeble
NO SORRY, YOU GO
● Comedian Alex Jae ■ Alex Jae presents her show No Sorry, You Go, for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from April 6 - 19 at Crowded at the Vaults. Alex is known for surprising audiences juxtaposing her bubbly girl-next-door appearance with a darker, hilarious edge. From living with anxiety, to dating and relationships, health kicks and being child-free by choice, Alex has an hour of jam packed laughs and stories for everyone except her mum. When she’s not overthinking things, doing stand up and working on the telly, Alex also co-hosts the hit podcast The Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema, where she and mate Bec Charlwood review the movies dudes can't believe they haven't seen. A podcast seeing movies through the eyes of two ladies (“The time for this podcast is now”), fan reviews call it “binge-worthy”, “reading my mind”, “super fun, funny and light hearted” and “this podcast has changed how I talk about movies with everyone”. And Alex totally reckons she totally agrees. Dates: April 6-19 Time: 7:10pm (6:10pm on Sundays) Cost: $17-$20 Venue: Crowded at the Vaults Tickets: https://www.comedyfestival. com.au/ 2020/shows/no-sorry-you-go
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■ Sunset Boulevard is on my list of 10 favourite films. In 1950 Nancy Olson was only 22 when she was cast in the role of Betty Schaefer by Paramount Studios. Nancy received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance opposite William Holden and Gloria Swanson. Nancy was born in Milwaukee in 1928, educated at the University of Wisconsin and later moved to California. She was spotted by a talent agent in a stage production and signed to a seven-year contract by Paramount Studios. After a good part in the western film Canadian Pacific, Nancy landed the "role of a lifetime" in Sunset Boulevard. I did speak to Nancy Olson several years ago for a radio interview. Nancy told me that whilst they were filming Sunset Boulevard William Holden was having marital problems, he was not getting good roles and his career was a bit shaky. The character of ‘Joe Gillis’ could not have come at a better time in his career and he was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award. Nancy went on to make three more films with William Holden. During her film career she was cast opposite some of Hollywood's famous older leading men. Her co-stars included, Randolph Scott, John Wayne and Fred MacMurray. Nancy's first husband , Alan Jay Lerner, wrote lyrics for the musicals: Brigadoon,
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Camelot and Gigi. In 1956 Alan dedicated his stage production of My Fair Lady to her. Nancy's films include Submarine Command, Big Jim McLain, Pollyanna, The Absent Minded Professor and Son of Flubber. Nancy told me she had attended several opening nights for various productions of the stage musical Sunset Boulevard. She mentioned that director Billy Wilder described the show as "a permanent long shot of my movie." In 1962, Nancy married Alan Livingston who was Chairman of the Board at Capitol Records and signed Frank Sinatra in the early 1950s when nobody wanted him. He also created the character Bozo The
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Norris’s portraits are ‘moments’ Beauty Inside - David Norris David Norris's portraits are moments, telling a story and allowing viewers to explore the souls of everyday women. David finds the process of collaborating with his sitters to give life to a visual concept is rewarding and heartwarming. Exhibition closes April 20. Doveton Library Gallery 28 Autumn Place, Doveton
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Endeavour Hills Library Gallery Forgotten Stories - Wasit Nazia Wasit Nazia explores the and interprets behind abandoned objects by applying mix media and henna patterns to give each piece a new beginning. Valuable one moment and invalid the next, Nazia enriches abandoned pieces as a parallel to her work exploring the journey of how mental health affects individuals. Exhibition closes April 20. Endeavour Hills Library Gallery 10 Raymond McMahon Boulevard Endeavour Hills
Shrek The Musical Wednesday February 19 saw the opening of Shrek the Musical at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre. A bright, cheerful and colourful production about the ogre Shrek whose swamp is disturbed by the fairytale characters who have been kicked out of Duloc. For peace and quiet Shrek goes to see :Lord Farquaad to sort things out. On his way he saves a terrified talking donkey who attaches himself to Shrek. Ben Mingay was Shrek, a wonderful performance and what a job of makeup to create the character of Shrek. A man of great talents and a very good stage presence and had a great rapport with Lucy Durack as Princess Fiona. The Princess was cursed into a different person by night but not cursed in the manner expected. Lucy Durack gave a warm and en-
with Peter Kemp gaging performance giving the right ambience to the role. A wonderful portrayal. Nat Jobe was Donkey, a most annoying beast which Jobe caught the very essence of. Another great performance. Todd McKenneywas the evil Lord Farquaad. A difficult role as he played the entire show on his knees as Lord Farquaad was a dwarf. McKenney caught the correct amount of evil as the role require with good stage projection and a wonderful portrayal. A brilliant production with good singing, dancing and great puppetry. The dragon was a full-sized dragon operated by several puppeteers, very spectacular and enjoyed by the opening night audience. Another puppet was the gingerbread man, mounted o a board his mouth opened and shut to his voice and his eyebrows rose and lowered at the right moments. . A successful night of theatre and the Melbourne opening night audience gave it Melbourne theatregoers’ mark of approval with a standing ovation.
Muma, Mildura Mirror Meditations - Contrasting Tension and Contentment Alexander Rosenblum Working in a variety of photo-
graphic mediums to explore the binaries of self-actualisation. Using photography to investigate concepts encompassing duality, vulnerability and tension, Alexander Rosenblum produces photographs that are alluring yet evoke feeling of anxiety. Exhibition closes May 10. MUMA Monash University ofArt Building D, Level 1, Monash Art, Design & Architecture. 900 Dandenong Rd Caulfield East ★ The Outcome is certain - Agatha Gothe-Snape. In an ever-evolving cultural landscape, Goth-Snape seeks to understand the world in powerful and nuanced ways. Her work addresses the fluid nature of how we read and understand contemporary art and culture. Exhibition closes April 8. Mildura Arts Centre 199 Coreton Rd, Mildura - Peter Kemp
Mini SPIN
■ From the makers of SPIN comes Mini SPIN, a deaf-led immersive and interactive dance rave for deaf, CODA (children of Deaf adults) and hearing children and their families being presented at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre on March 14 and 15. Join deaf hosts Anna Seymour, Luke King and Robbie Burrows for a jam-packed 45 minutes of dancing and deaf culture stories to funky DJ beats. No dance experience necessary. Just bring enthusiasm and your best moves. Mini SPIN is especially unique amongst events for families because although it is accessible for everyone, it is deaf-led and created specifically for deaf, hard of hearing and CODA children and their families. It was originally commissioned by the 2019 Melbourne Fringe Festival for the Kids Club and is an Auslan-English interpreted event and wheelchair accessible. www.darebinarts.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold
OK. With John O’Keefe Archie slows touring pace
● Archie Roach ■ After 30 years of performing to local and international audiences Archie Roach has called it quits and will make his final appearance at Hamer Hall, May 15. Archie has survived a stroke, then lung cancer so he isn’t taking any further stress. “Music kept me going, it kept me alive” is fondest amongst his memories. So do yourself a favour, buy your tickets to see Archie accompanied by a five-piece band.
New director for Neighbours
■ Deborra-lee Furness has signed on as a Director for Neighbours TV series . Deb’s skill set will be used extensively in episodes involving children facing difficult and challenging situations. Deb has a track record of involvement in assisting children’s charities. And this appointment is to be applauded as it will enhance the true significance of each script .
Export order
■ Now for something a little uncommon. An Aussie TV show True Stories, originally on Nine, has been picked up for a six shows run on NBC TV, USA. The Yanks have purchased the format from originators Hamish and Andy who will beExecutive Producers on the show and use local American actors. It’s a breakthrough for Hamish and Andy and here’s hoping it is only the beginning.
Johnny goes for the jugular
■ Johnny Depp, 56, is wild and agro at News Corp newspapers in the UK. Johnny has taken legal action over their reporting of his relationship with now divorced Amber Heard. An article in The Sun, April 2018 accused Johnny of being a ‘wife beater’ and other equally suggestive words riled Depp and he has instructed his legal eagles to rip right into the newspaper. No woofs from his dogs, Bo and Pistol.
Sleepless nights
■ Only six more sleeps till the next Melbourne radio survey is released , and it’s fair to say there may be some worried execs around town. 3AW will be under the spotlight and with their massive on-air changes we’ll see how listeners reacted . It is interesting to note how Tony Moclair and Andrew McLaren dodged the bullet and are being used as journeymen popping in , then out ,of one program , then another. It’s weird programming . The listener backlash to Moclair being removed from his overnight gig was enormous and had a lot to do with his retention. - John O’Keefe
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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: FROZEN II: Genre: Animated/Adventure/Comedy. Cast: Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Evan Rachel Wood, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Alfred Molina. Year: 2019. Rating: PG. Length: 103 Minutes. Stars: *** Review: Beloved "Frozen" characters Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Iceman Kristoff, Snowman Olaf and Reindeer Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land, as they set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom. It's six years after the original "Frozen" (2013) cast its magic spell across screens and went on to become a global phenomenon, and now, all the ingredients that created the dazzling fantasy are back in a bright, sparkling and charm filled sequel filled with immensely likeable familiar and quirky characters and toe-tapping tunes, but sadly, it lacks the surprise, simplicity and innocence of the original, carried along with a flawed and uneven narrative that cause a few too many bumps along the way. Nonetheless, even though it can't ever get away from the shadow of its predecessor, this is an animated adventure that lights up the screen with an eye-popping palette of colour, adventure and excitement that will delight children of all ages and adults alike, a beautiful and well orchestrated animated-musical-fantasy-adventure that is a briskly entertaining and joyfully fast paced tuneful entertainment experience filled with laughs, thrills and song, an experience that is also at times effectively poignant and surprisingly impactful. Hoping to capture that "lightning-in-a-bottle" experience a second time around or trying to equal or surpass the original is a daunting proposition, but Disney and directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee (the latter also wrote the screenplay, and both directed the original) have again created a lively spectacle that will be "cat-nip to children" around the world, and easily the year's most critic-proof movie, but when all is said and done, just like the Oscar winning song from the original says, maybe it's time to "Let It Go." FILM: 21 BRIDGES: Genre: Action/Crime/Drama. Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Sienna Miller, J.K. Simmons, Keith David. Year: 2019. rating: MA15+ Length: 99 Minutes. Stars: **½ Review: In the early hours of the morning NYC is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers, so the order goes out to close the 21 Bridges that lead off the island of Manhattan, and as the man-hunt goes on a massive and unexpected conspiracy arises. Primarily unfolding over one night, "Black Panther" star and coproducer Chadwick Boseman portrays an embattled NYPD hot-shot detective with a chip on his shoulder the size of Uluru, a "French Connection, "Heat," "The Departed" and almost countless other NYC cop thrillers wanna-be pot-boiler that follows every cliché in the thin blue line rule-book step by step. Originally titled "14 Bridges" because no one did a proper count, star Chadwick Boseman comes across emotionally disconnected as the primary cop on the case, who is also being investigated by Internal Affairs, as does his disgruntled and appointed partner Sienna Miller, along with Oscar winning co-star J.K. Simmons as the Police Chief. Despite its flaws, lack of grip and implausibility, for a good sum of its parts this is nonetheless a well made, tough, violent and moderately effective ride reminiscent of its 1970s and early 1980s cinematic inspirations, however, one can only imagine what the results could have been in the hands of such action filmmaking veterans Michael Mann (Heat/Thief), Walter Hill (48 Hours), John McTiernan (Die Hard) and Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon) to name a few. FILM: CHARLEY VARRICK: Genre: Action/Thriller. Cast: Walter Matthau, Andy Robinson, Joe Don Baker, John Vernon. Year: 1973. Rating: M. Length: 111 Minutes. Stars: **** Review: Top notch action-crime-thriller starring screen veteran Walter Matthau as small time crook Charley Varrick and an out-ofthe-way small town bank robbery that doesn't go quite as planned, ending up with an unexpectedly high body count and the money stolen belonging to the Mafia, who are right on the case ahead of the police. - James Sherlock
Rourke’s Reviews Horse Girl
■ (MA). 103 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. Bolstered by a superb central performance, Horse Girl, like the recently released Daniel Isn't Real, deals with the issue of mental illness, and while it doesn't become as wildly fantastical like the latter, this expertly crafted film does present its story in a way that tries to keep the viewer deliberately offbalance the more its main character's world falls apart. Alison Brie plays Sarah, a young woman who finds it very hard to relate to, and socialise with, those around her. Shy and reclusive, she has a workmanlike relationship with her craft store coworker Joan (Molly Shannon), while her flatmate Nikki (Debby Ryan) wishes she would get out more. There are signs early on that Sarah may be struggling mentally, a condition that afflicted both her mother and grandmother. When Nikki invites her boyfriend's friend Darren (John Reynolds) over, in the hope that something will spark between he and Sarah, it sets off a chain of events which will see Sarah's view of herself and the world around her alter in unsettling fashion. Those expecting a traditional, quirky indy comedy will most likely feel cheated and disappointed, especially during the film's second half, as deadpan giggles turn into something much more distressing, as we see a shy, likeable person mentally collapse before our eyes. Brie, who also co-wrote the script (and based some of what happens on her own family history of mental illness), is extraordinary, making the heartbreaking changes in Sarah's mindset utterly convincing. Encapsulating Sarah's painful journey is co-writer/director Jeff Baena (Life After Beth, Joshy, The Little Hours), who carefully ensures that her plight maintains a serious emotional core, especially when it makes the rug-pulling switch from comedy to drama. Baena also effectively uses unusual soundscapes (including its music score), which reminds one of Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love (2002), while the presentation of Sarah's disorientating loss of time is reminiscent of Suzuki Matsuo's under-seen drama Welcome To The Quiet Room (2007). While it doesn't reach the heights of Antonio Campos' outstanding 2016 feature Christine (which contained an incredible, Oscar worthy performance from Rebecca Hall), Horse Girl is affecting viewing, disarming its audience early on with low-key laughs before delivering a number of strategically placed blows, and always treats its main character with genuine care and respect. RATING - ****
Daniel Isn’t Real ■ (MA). 96 mins. Available now on DVD. Quietly arriving on DVD a few weeks ago, this moody, beguiling horror/thriller deserves a much bigger reception, as it offers viewers an intense, growingly surreal experience that deals with highly relevant subject matter. The story centres on Luke (Miles Robbins), an extremely introverted young man who has just started college, and everything about the place appears to feel oppressive to him. Luke uses a short break to visit his mother Claire (Mary Stuart Masterson), who suffers from schizophrenia, a disorder which has caused longterm family trauma. The return home triggers childhood flashbacks for Luke, remembering when his mother's behaviour caused him to create an imaginary friend by the name of Daniel, who eventually coaxed the youngster to try to kill Claire. With two fractured minds at play, Claire and Luke trap Daniel inside an oversized dollhouse, with the promise that he will never be let out again. As we see the grown Luke struggle with his environment, we know that promise will be broken, and when it is, a now adult Daniel (Patrick Schwarzenegger) will take him on a dark, dangerous journey. Brian DeLeeuw, adapting his 2009 novel with director Adam Egypt Mortimer, keeps the screenplay filled with fascinating ideas and themes, showing a mental disintegration through the protagonist's own eyes, causing reality and personal mindsets to frequently shift and reshape. Mortimer, who helmed the underrated Some Kind Of Hate (2015), which also dealt with mental illness (albeit in much more brutal fashion), handles both the tricky material and very low budget with confidence and skill, and is able to illicit strong performances from his lead actors, particularly Schwarzenegger (son of Arnold). There are noticeable parallels to films such as Fight Club, Jacob's Ladder, and Real, and the finale makes Luke's splintered state-ofmind a little too literal, allowing familiar elements to rise to the surface. However, Daniel Isn't Real is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, from a film-maker whose career will be worth keeping an eye on. RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke
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Star’s album ■ Australian legendary country rockers Stars have released their new album One More Circle Round The Sun. After the band reforming in recent years, the near original line up has been touring the country to very enthusiastic crowds. The new album follows the bands 2018 album release Boundary Rider.ood Friday Appeal.
Small time ■ New music accelerator Small Time has opened its doors in Brunswick with a mission to support early stage artists gain clarity, achieve their goals and build their careers. Designed to be accessible and inviting to artists of all genres, Small Time encompasses an artist production and development program, a live streaming channel along with their New York style pizza bar and coffee take away window as stated in their media release.
Frankie and Wilbur ■ Australian music legends Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde are set to rock the Caravan Music Club this Sunday,March 8, commencing 3 pm. Described as "controlled mayhem", the boys along with their Classics band will relive some great Rock and Roll, presented in an energetic and hugely entertaining stage show. - Rob Foenander
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Macbeth, Shakespearian classic ■ Bardacious! It’s not a word recognised in the dictionary but it best describes this production of Macbeth that exemplified the Bard’s intent. Judiciously edited for the outdoor venue beside the Brighton Town Hall, the Essential Theatre troupe of eight presented a clean and clear rendition of this Shakespearian classic. Each voice could be clearly heard – no mean feat. The necessity for voice projection did not impede nuance or meaning but simply provided a unique perspective such is the pliability of Shakespeare’s lines written to accommodate the inn yards, court rooms and theatres of his day. The wisdom of being true to the lines was also evident in the simplicity of staging. Buckets became drums and a throne. The wooden sticks were swords and knives but also percussive tools adding to the atmosphere. Such would have been the case when performed on the Elizabethan stage. Lady Macbeth (Alexandra Aldrich), Macbeth (Owen Little), Malcolm (Matthew Whitty) and Jason Cavanagh as Duncan and McDuff found the psychological depth afforded by the lines with Brianagh Curran, Sharon Davis, Briony Farrell, Christian Taylor, who all played multiple roles, transitioning readily and easily between their parts. The physicality and energy of
ardry (though the simple flood lights were very effective in the fading evening light) concentrating on the essential truth of the drama which lies in the lines. This reviewer would be keen to find out what Bardatry will be attempted next year after this year’s multi-state tour is completed. - Review by David McLean
Cheryl Threadgold the troupe was also compelling. The direction (Alister Smith) was creative – the bent on the banquet scene original and unusual but appropriate – with the cast moving efficiently to keep the pace and momentum constant. The co-ordination of the fights (Myles Tankle and Scott Jackson) brought a round of applause. The basic black of the costuming (Chloe Greaves) extended to the mask like black face make up giving each performer individuality. The honesty and power of Shakespeare lies in the lines which were delivered authentically. There was even a touch of a contemporary appreciation occasionally which again speaks to the malleability of the Bard’s words and his ability to speak across the ages. And such an unadorned production eschews technological wiz-
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■ To the Carlton Courthouse and Hades Fading, an Asia Topa offering from La Mama on Friday afternoon. This was my second Asia Topa production in the week but unlike the first, fully deserving of a review. I was so disappointed by the first I was not prepared to dismay the performers or waste ink or time. Writer and director of Hades Fading, Sandra Fiona Long, has reimagined the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. The Creator’s Notes read in part : "Based on the ancient Greek Myth of Eurydice and Orpheus, it is set in the library of Hades, which is fading away with no humans left above to imagine it . ". The writer and director has taken the Eurydice and Orpheus myth and worked visual and aural magic. Hades Fading is in English and Tagolog thanks to translation from Dr. Safrina Noorman and when re-
quired in either language n any one of four scrims, count them, four! I was completely taken into the world of Eurydice, she sitting in the library surrounded by strewn newspapers and paper detritus attempting to recover memory or more properly stop it fading. I wish iIcould commend the actor but programs nowadays just lump all the workers together as performers but list and title, set, sound design,etc.etc. Of all those there were 14 so honoured . Euridice, whoever she was, carried most of the text brilliantly and was central to all the action. all accompanied by traditional instruments. Orpheus emerges from the scrims in a very funny encounter with us, meta theatre break-out, engaging the front row - well he questioned me, launching into an egotistical description of a stadium in which to play. Since 2008 I have been reviewing performance; over 1000 reviews by now and Hades Fading must surely sit in the best 10 per cent of all I have seen. It uses the traditional to create the new or to state the the eternal afresh . - Review by Peter Green
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Bleak House - by Charles Dickens
Such the guests in the long drawing-room at Chesney Wold this dismal night when the step on the Ghost's Walk (inaudible here, however) might be the step of a deceased cousin shut out in the cold. It is near bed-time. Bedroom fires blaze brightly all over the house, raising ghosts of grim furniture on wall and ceiling. Bedroom candlesticks bristle on the distant table by the door, and cousins yawn on ottomans. Cousins at the piano, cousins at the soda-water tray, cousins rising from the card-table, cousins gathered round the fire. Standing on one side of his own peculiar fire (for there are two), Sir Leicester. On the opposite side of the broad hearth, my Lady at her table. Volumnia, as one of the more privileged cousins, in a luxurious chair between them. Sir Leicester glancing, with magnificent displeasure, at the rouge and the pearl necklace. The rest of the cousins are ladies and gentlemen of various ages and capacities, the major part amiable and sensible and likely to have done well enough in life if they could have overcome their cousinship; as it is, they are almost all a little worsted by it, and lounge in purposeless and listless paths, and seem to be quite as much at a loss how to dispose of themselves as anybody else can be how to dispose of them. In this society, and where not, my Lady Dedlock reigns supreme. Beautiful, elegant, accomplished, and powerful in her little world (for the world of fashion does not stretch ALL the way from pole to pole), her influence in Sir Leicester's house, however haughty and indifferent her manner, is greatly to improve it and refine it. The cousins, even those older cousins who were paralysed when Sir Leicester married her, do her feudal homage; and the Honourable Bob Stables daily repeats to some chosen person between breakfast and lunch his favourite original remark, that she is the best"I occasionally meet on my staircase here," drawls Volumnia, whose thoughts perhaps are already hopping up it to bed, after a long evening of very desultory talk, "one of the prettiest girls, I think, that I ever saw in my life." "A PROTEGEE of my Lady's," observes Sir Leicester. "I thought so. I felt sure that some uncommon eye must have picked that girl out. She really is a marvel. A dolly sort of beauty perhaps," says Miss Volumnia, reserving her own sort, "but in its way, perfect; such bloom I never saw!" Sir Leicester, with his magnificent glance of displeasure at the rouge, appears to say so too. "Indeed," remarks my Lady languidly, "if there is any uncommon eye in the case, it is Mrs. Rouncewell's, and not mine. Rosa is her discovery." "Your maid, I suppose?" "No. My anything; pet—secretary—messenger—I don't know what." "You like to have her about you, as you would like to have a flower, or a bird, or a picture, or a poodle—no, not a poodle, though—or anything else that was equally pretty?" says Volumnia, sympathizing. "Yes, how charming now! And how well that delightful old soul Mrs. Rouncewell is looking. She must be an immense age, and yet she is as active and handsome! She is the dearest friend I have, positively!" Sir Leicester feels it to be right and fitting that the housekeeper of Chesney Wold should be a remarkable person. Apart from that, he has a real regard for Mrs. Rouncewell and likes to hear her praised. So he says, "You are right, Volumnia," which Volumnia is extremely glad to hear. "She has no daughter of her own, has she?" "Mrs. Rouncewell? No, Volumnia. She has a son. Indeed, she had two." My Lady, whose chronic malady of boredom has been sadly aggravated by Volumnia this evening, glances wearily towards the candlesticks and heaves a noiseless sigh. "And it is a remarkable example of the confusion into which the present age has fallen; of the obliteration of landmarks, the opening of floodgates, and the uprooting of distinctions," says Sir Leicester with stately gloom, "that I have been informed by Mr. Tulkinghorn that Mrs.
Charles Dickens Rouncewell's son has been invited to go into Parliament." Miss Volumnia utters a little sharp scream. "Yes, indeed," repeats Sir Leicester. "Into Parliament." "I never heard of such a thing! Good gracious, what is the man?" exclaims Volumnia. "He is called, I believe—an—ironmaster." Sir Leicester says it slowly and with gravity and doubt, as not being sure but that he is called a lead-mistress or that the right word may be some other word expressive of some other relationship to some other metal. Volumnia utters another little scream. "He has declined the proposal, if my information from Mr. Tulkinghorn be correct, as I have no doubt it is. Mr. Tulkinghorn being always correct and exact; still that does not," says Sir Leicester, "that does not lessen the anomaly, which is fraught with strange considerations—startling considerations, as it appears to me." Miss Volumnia rising with a look candlestickwards, Sir Leicester politely performs the grand tour of the drawing-room, brings one, and lights it at my Lady's shaded lamp. "I must beg you, my Lady," he says while doing so, "to remain a few moments, for this individual of whom I speak arrived this evening shortly before dinner and requested in a very becoming note"—Sir Leicester, with his habitual regard to truth, dwells upon it—"I am bound to say, in a very becoming and well-expressed note, the favour of a short interview with yourself and MYself on the subject of this young girl. As it appeared that he wished to depart to-night, I replied that we would see him before retiring." Miss Volumnia with a third little scream takes flight, wishing her hosts—O Lud!—well rid of
the—what is it?—ironmaster! The other cousins soon disperse, to the last cousin there. Sir Leicester rings the bell, "Make my compliments to Mr. Rouncewell, in the housekeeper's apartments, and say I can receive him now." My Lady, who has heard all this with slight attention outwardly, looks towards Mr. Rouncewell as he comes in. He is a little over fifty perhaps, of a good figure, like his mother, and has a clear voice, a broad forehead from which his dark hair has retired, and a shrewd though open face. He is a responsible-looking gentleman dressed in black, portly enough, but strong and active. Has a perfectly natural and easy air and is not in the least embarrassed by the great presence into which he comes. "Sir Leicester and Lady Dedlock, as I have already apologized for intruding on you, I cannot do better than be very brief. I thank you, Sir Leicester." The head of the Dedlocks has motioned towards a sofa between himself and my Lady. Mr. Rouncewell quietly takes his seat there. "In these busy times, when so many great undertakings are in progress, people like myself have so many workmen in so many places that we are always on the flight." Sir Leicester is content enough that the ironmaster should feel that there is no hurry there; there, in that ancient house, rooted in that quiet park, where the ivy and the moss have had time to mature, and the gnarled and warted elms and the umbrageous oaks stand deep in the fern and leaves of a hundred years; and where the sundial on the terrace has dumbly recorded for centuries that time which was as much the property of every Dedlock—while he lasted—as
the house and lands. Sir Leicester sits down in an easy-chair, opposing his repose and that of Chesney Wold to the restless flights of ironmasters. "Lady Dedlock has been so kind," proceeds Mr. Rouncewell with a respectful glance and a bow that way, "as to place near her a young beauty of the name of Rosa. Now, my son has fallen in love with Rosa and has asked my consent to his proposing marriage to her and to their becoming engaged if she will take him—which I suppose she will. I have never seen Rosa until to-day, but I have some confidence in my son's good sense—even in love. I find her what he represents her, to the best of my judgment; and my mother speaks of her with great commendation." "She in all respects deserves it," says my Lady. “I am happy, Lady Dedlock, that you say so, and I need not comment on the value to me of your kind opinion of her." "That," observes Sir Leicester with unspeakable grandeur, for he thinks the ironmaster a little too glib, "must be quite unnecessary." "Quite unnecessary, Sir Leicester. Now, my son is a very young man, and Rosa is a very young woman. As I made my way, so my son must make his; and his being married at present is out of the question. But supposing I gave my consent to his engaging himself to this pretty girl, if this pretty girl will engage herself to him, I think it a piece of candour to say at once—I am sure, Sir Leicester and Lady Dedlock, you will understand and excuse me—I should make it a condition that she did not remain at Chesney Wold. Therefore, before communicating further with my son, I take the liberty of saying that if her removal would be in any way inconvenient or objectionable, I will hold the matter over with him for any reasonable time and leave it precisely where it is." Not remain at Chesney Wold! Make it a condition! All Sir Leicester's old misgivings relative to Wat Tyler and the people in the iron districts who do nothing but turn out by torchlight come in a shower upon his head, the fine grey hair of which, as well as of his whiskers, actually stirs with indignation. "Am I to understand, sir," says Sir Leicester, "and is my Lady to understand"—he brings her in thus specially, first as a point of gallantry, and next as a point of prudence, having great reliance on her sense—"am I to understand, Mr. Rouncewell, and is my Lady to understand, sir, that you consider this young woman too good for Chesney Wold or likely to be injured by remaining here?" "Certainly not, Sir Leicester," "I am glad to hear it." Sir Leicester very lofty indeed. "Pray, Mr. Rouncewell," says my Lady, warning Sir Leicester off with the slightest gesture of her pretty hand, as if he were a fly, "explain to me what you mean." "Willingly, Lady Dedlock. There is nothing I could desire more." Addressing her composed face, whose intelligence, however, is too quick and active to be concealed by any studied impassiveness, however habitual, to the strong Saxon face of the visitor, a picture of resolution and perseverance, my Lady listens with attention, occasionally slightly bending her head. "I am the son of your housekeeper, Lady Dedlock, and passed my childhood about this house. My mother has lived here half a century and will die here I have no doubt. She is one of those examples—perhaps as good a one as there is—of love, and attachment, and fidelity in such a nation, which England may well be proud of, but of which no order can appropriate the whole pride or the whole merit, because such an instance bespeaks high worth on two sides—on the great side assuredly, on the small one no less assuredly." Sir Leicester snorts a little to hear the law laid down in this way, but in his honour and his love of truth, he freely, though silently, admits the justice of the ironmaster's proposition.
To Be Continued Next Week
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■ The world said goodbye to Kobe and Gianna Bryant in an emotional and star-studded celebration of their lives. Fans packing the sold-out Staples Center to honour Bryant's legacy were welcomed to the arena by no less than one of the biggest pop stars on Earth. Performing with a band and choir clad in all white, Beyonce invited the audience to sing along with her as she belted out her song, XO, featuring the lyrics, "In the darkest night hour, I'll search through the crowd/Your face is all that I see; I'll give you everything." "I'm here because I love Kobe," Beyonce told the crowd, "and that was one of his favorite songs." Late-night host and ceremony emcee Jimmy Kimmel took the stage before the crowd of about 20,000 people. Among the mourners were basketball luminaries Tim Duncan, KareemAbdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Diana Taurasi, Lisa Leslie, Phil Jackson, LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell, who Kimmel pointed out had worn a Bryant jersey to the Lakers-Celtics matchup the night before. "In places where he would be booed on the court, Kobe is missed," Kimmel said before introducing Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant. Former teammate Shaquille O'Neal, with whom Bryant won three rings in Los Angeles, called Bryant a loyal friend and a Renaissance man. A joker himself, the big man described Bryant as the ultimate student of the game. "I remember him saying, 'These guys are playing checkers, and I'm out here playing chess,' and I would say, 'I guess so, Kobe. I don't know how to play chess.'" O'Neal, who was such a horrific free-throw shooter that teams developed a defensive technique known as "hack-a-Shaq" to send him to the line, closed by promising to help carry on Bryant's legacy with Kobe's three daughters. "I'll be sure to teach Natalia, Bianka and baby Capri all your moves, and I promise I will not teach them my free-throw techniques," he said. What a send off and a huge television audience witnessed the raw emotions of family and friends of the Bryant family. It was always a giant pleasure to watch the L.A. Lakers with Ramada Managing Director, Alan Johnson, when Kobe was in full flight.
Gender pronouns ■ For generations of future diplomats and cabinet officials educated at Harvard's renowned John F. Kennedy School of Government, orientation day has come with a name placard that the students carry from class to class, so their professors can easily call on them. When Diego Garcia Blum, 30, got his placard last fall, the first-year graduate student immediately took a Sharpie to it, writing "He/Him" next to the big block letters of his name. Other students did the same thing, writing "She/Her" and "They/Them." "Yup! Day 1," Mr. Garcia Blum, recalled, adding, "That's when I thought, the students are ahead of the school. "But despite its reputation as a bastion of the establishment, the Kennedy School followed the students' lead, agreeing to provide clear plastic stickers this semester with four pronoun options that students could apply to their name cards: "He/Him," "She/Her," "They/Them" and "Ze/Hir.
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Uglier than ever ■ This new wave of meth is causing police and parents of users and even government officials to shift their focus from opioids to this stimulant a drug that used to be common, then faded, but is resurging. This time, with much more purity, coming directly from Mexico, not backyard cookeries or houses or sheds. The fresh attention to meth matters. After all, the rise in meth tested at law enforcement crime laboratories across Ohio and Kentucky is staggering. Just one example of that rise: The 23 drug task forces (including Northern Kentucky's) that are funded through the Ohio High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area agency saw a 1600 per cent jump in meth seized from 2015 to 2019 (and the 2019 numbers are incomplete). Read that again: 1600 per cent. But as shocking as that number is, some addiction experts say that we are missing the point behind the new meth wave. The point: Addiction. The United States has an addiction crisis.
■ MSNBC host Chuck Todd who helped moderate the current Democratic debate is likely more familiar with one candidate than any other. He was Sen. Amy Klobuchar's landlord. Klobuchar and her husband, lawyer John Bessler, rented a three-bedroom home owned by Todd in Arlington, Virginia. The Minnesota Democrat and Bessler apparently began renting the house in 2008. Klobuchar and Bessler are not currently living at the home anymore but it's unclear when they moved out. A 2008 report by the Star Tribune on where Minnesota reps live said at the time that Klobuchar and Bessler moved into a three-bedroom Arlington rental home from a smaller apartment to accommodate family visitors. They were renting the house for "$3200/month, plus utilities." The report added at the time that, "Before moving in May to provide more room for 'visiting grandparents,” Klobuchar and her family rented a two-bedroom apartment in northern Virginia for $2800 a month." The article said that Klobuchar and Bessler still had a Minnesota home, but that her workweek consisted of, "Four to five days in D.C., with one family weekend each month inArlington."
■ The U.S. Department of Transportation released its annual report on air travel for 2019. Let's dive in. On-time arrival rate: 79%, down from 79.2% in 2018. Despite operating on island time, Hawaiian Airlines was the most punctual carrier. Frontier was the least. Cancellations: Airlines canceled 1.9% of scheduled domestic flights last year, all of which interrupted an important family gathering. In 2016, the cancellation rate was 1.2%. Animals: Carriers reported 11 animal deaths and eight injuries. The good news? Zero animals lost. Tarmac delays: This is a fun one as long as you weren't on board one of the 302 domestic flights that waited on the tarmac for more than three hours last year. The longest tarmac delay was a United flight that spent 5 hours and 32 minutes on the Newark tarmac before taking off for Milan, Italy.
Facing obesity ■ By 2030, nearly one in two adults will be obese, and nearly one in four will be severely obese. Climate change is not the only source of dire projections for the coming decade. Perhaps just as terrifying from both a health and an economic perspective is a predicted continued rise in obesity, including severe obesity, among American adults. A prestigious team of medical scientists has projected that by 2030, nearly one in two adults will be obese, and nearly one in four will be severely obese. The estimates are thought to be particularly reliable, as the team corrected for current underestimates of weight given by individuals in national surveys. In as many as 29 states, the prevalence of obesity will exceed 50 per cent, with no state having less than 35 per cent of residents who are obese, they predicted. Likewise, the team projected, in 25 states the prevalence of severe obesity will be higher than one adult in four, and severe obesity will become the most common weight category among women, non-Hispanic black adults and lowincome adults nationally. Given the role obesity plays in fostering many chronic, disabling and often fatal diseases, these are dire predictions indeed. Yet, as with climate change, the powers that be in this country are doing very little to head off the potentially disastrous results of expanding obesity, obesity specialists say.
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Murder at Sunday Creek: killer hung ■ A ‘supposed murder’at Tallarook was reported upon in the Kilmore Free Press edition of October 5, 1876: “From what can at present be gleaned about one of the most mysterious murders that have come within the annals of Victorian history has been committed on one Carlo Cornisto, an Italian, who for a number of years followed the calling of charcoal b urner, on a small selection of land on Sunday Creek, intermediate of Tallarook and Seymour, by his mate, an Italian, Basilo Bondietto. “About four weeks ago Carlo Cornisto, better known as "Charley," was missed by the residents, and suspicions of a serious nature have since gained currency that poor Carlo has met with a cruel fate. “The reason for such a feeling is that "Charley" was seldom known to leave his abode for any length of time save what was occasioned by attending his patrons in Seymour with coal, and as he was a person of temperate habits and very industrious it seems strange that if he did leave his premises, as is said by his mate, that he did not make it known to the residents and dispose of the cattle that he possessed. “The supposed victim had always a great dread of his companion as he told several parties, that he was very cruel and much, afraid of him. “At the time he was missed a coil fire was observed in proximity to his dwelling, and it is presumed, his mate, by he means of the flames, has completely destroyed all traces of poor Carlo. “Many inquiries were made of Bon'dietti as to the whereabouts of "Charley," but he in his broken English always gave very vague replies, such as " He is gone Crankey, think police after him, he run away to Melbourne. “Nothing further, however, was done till Monday last, when Bondietti was observed passing through Tallarook with the horse and dray, the property of Carlo by two gentlemen, who had great suspicion about the sudden disappearance of "Charley," and reported same to the police. “Constable Gilfodder went in pursuit and arrested him near Broadford and lodged him in Tallarook lock-up. “The constable made search of the premises and found an axe, which has some blood stains on it, and of course willbe analysed. “The prisoner will be brought before the Seymour bench on Tuesday morning when it is almost likely a remand will be asked for to make further enquiries; but there is ample evidence that there has been some foul play in the matter, and it is likely it will tax the energies of our detective and police force to ferret out, and as at present known their is very little trace of poor Carlo Cornisto remains.” ★ The Weekly Times (Oct. 7, 1876) said: “Carlo Cornisto, an Italian Swiss, a splitter and charcoal-burner, about fifty years of age, 5ft. 4in. or 5in. high, slender build, long thin features, very dark complexion, slovenly appearance, beard beginning to grow, shuffling gait, dressed in darkblue coat, cord trousers, black felt hat, and blucher boots ; is missing from his home at Sunday Creek, near Seymour, since about the I5th ult.
● The old Seymour Court building, photographed in more recent times. a lonesome place in the bush. About Bondietto, seem now to have some man being. Twelve witnesses were examined, and the case was further three weeks ago he took into tangible foundation. pazrtnership a fellow-countryman “On Friday Mounted-constable remanded until Friday next for the named Basilio Bondietti. Connor, of Seymour, carefully turned attendance of the Government ana“Since Coinisto's disappearance, over the ashes of the fire, and found lytical chemist.” ★ Bondietti has made such contradic- a quautity of bones in an almost Within weeks (Nov. 20, 1876), tory statements that he is suspected ealcined condition, but sufficiently of foul play, and as he was on his preserved to indicate that they newspapers around Australia were way to Melbourne, on the 2nd inst., formed part of a human skeleton. reporting, siomply: “The Italian, Bondietti, was with a horse and dray which are be“The constable returned to the lieved to be the property of the miss- spot on Saturday, and was success- found guilty of the murder of Carlo ing man exclusively, the Broadford ful in again getting a small number Cornisto at Sunday Creek, and was police arrested him for stealing the of bone fragments, supposed to be sentenced to be hung.” Other newspapers listed the exhorse and dray. those of a kull ; and what is thought to “A search is being made for the be an addi tional evidence of foul play ecution being scheduled for Monday, missing man, and the police wish is that a barrow which Cornisto used December 11. ★ inquiries to be made amongst the to wheel charcoal in, and was always “A public meeting of persons Italian boarding-houses in Mel- perfectly black with soot, was found bourne.” in the hut with the sides off, and pre- wishing for the reprieve of Basilio ★ senting the appearance of having just Bondictti, who will e executed this morning for the murder of his mate. The Age (Oct. 9, 1876), in a piece been carefully washed. titled ‘The Sunday Creek Mystery’, “On examining one of these sides Carlo Comisto, was held in the Town noted: some coagulated blood was detected, Hall, on Saturday afternoon,” re“It will be remembered that a few and two or three hairs imbedded in it. ported The Age (Dec. 11). “About 150 gentlemen were days ago here appeared in the col“Over and above all this, howumns of The Age a report of a sup- ever, Constable Connor found present. Mr. Jacques Martin was posed murder at Sunday Creek, be- amongst the charcoal, close to the voted to the chair. “He briefly explained that the tween Tullarook and Seymour. spot where he picked out the bones, “An Italian named Carlo a small portion of a man's trousers object of the meeting was.to approve Cornisto, who lived on a small se- with a button upon it, and in compar- of a petition to be presented to his lection at the locality men tioncd, and ing it with another article of Excellency the Governor, praying followed the avocation of a charcoal Cornisto's dress, which was secured him to carry out the recommendaburner, disappeared very mysteri- in the hut, this charred fragment ap- tion of the jury, in exercising his ously some five weeks ago, and un- peared to correspond in color, pat- perguative of mercy towards the conder circumstances which gave rise tern and texture, Bondietto, the sup- demned man. “Mr. Wm. Lynch moved:- “ That to a suspicion that his partner, Basilo posed murderer, some days previous Bondiotto had per petrated a foul to these discoveries was observed the following petition, praying for the deed. passiug through Tallarook with commutation of the seutence of “Cornisto was a man of remark- Cornisto's horse and dray, and he Basilio Bon.dietti, be signed by the ably industrious and frugal habits. was then arrested by the police on a chairman on behalf of this meeting, and was never known to leave his charge of stealing the ; so if the result and be to his Excellency Sir G. F. place for more than a day or so at a of the Government analyst's exami- Bowen, the Governor of Victoria, time. nation of the bones and blood bo con- this day." “In doing so he pointed out that it “He had a perpetual dread of his firmatory of present conjecture, mate, whom he spoke of, in his bro“Bondietto will be at once in- had never been proved that Cornisto ken English, as a " very bad man;" dicted for murder. Taking it alto- had been murdered, and it would be and this circumstance, taken in con- gether, the strongest reasons exist for too late if he should prove to be alive junction with the fact that Bondietto supposing that a deed of hideous to do anything for his supposed murderer after he was hanged. could offer no satisfactory solution atrocity has been perpetrated.” “He did not think that in the course of Cor nisto's mysterious disappear★ ance, is re garded as an almost sure In its ‘Intercolonial Telegrams’ they were pursuing there was anyindication of the perpetration of a section, Hobart’s Mercury newspa- thing disrespectful to the Executive Council. horrible murder. per (Oct. 28) reported: “He read the petition, which was “At the time Cornisto was missed “At the local [Seymour] police by the neighbors and townspeople court to-day, Basilio Bondietti was as follows: — "To his Excellency Sir there was observed a large coal fire brought up charged with the murder George Bowen, Governor of Victoria, Sir - The humble petiburning in close proximity to the of Carlo Cornisto. dwelling, and the idea which after“The case occupied the whole tion of the citizens of Melbourne in wards dominated, that he was mur- day. Pro fessor Halford proved to the public meet ing at the Towu Hall this dered and his body burned by bones found being portions of a hu- day assembled respectfully showeth
that your petitioners are anxious to bring under the notice of your Excellency the case of the condemned prisoner, Basilio Bondietti, found guilty of the murder of Carlo Comisto, at Sunday Creek, near Seymour, on or about the 7th day of September last, and upon whom sentenco of death is to be carried into execution on Monday morning, at the hour of eight o'clock. “That your petitioners desire most respectfully to point out to your Excellency that the jury recommended the prisoner to mercy, thereby clearly indicating that in their opinion it was a fit case for the royal prerogative of mercy. “That your petitioners believe this recommendation was the result of a feeling in the minds of tbe jury, that the evidence, though it pointed with the gravest suspicion to the prisoner as the murderer of the missing man, was not sufficiently conclusive to warrant his execution. “That your petitioners agree with the jury that the whole surroundings of the case are such as to call for the reprieve of the prisoner. “And your petitioners pray for the reprieve of the prisoner, that the prayer of the prisoner, and the recommendation of the jury may be accorded, and the sentence commuted to imprisonment for life." “Mr. Graham Mitchell seconded tbe re solution, and felt confident that the petition conveyed tbe sentiments of thousands. “Mr. L. L. Smith supported the resolution, and narrated a singular case that had come under his notice, in which the circumstantial evidence pointed most directly to the commission of a murder on the part of a man who was afterwards conclusively proved to be inuocent. “With regard to Bondietti, it was a most important fact that Professor Halford was not able to swear that the charred boues, upon the discovery of which the man had been convicted, were human, and if so, there was no proof that they were Cornisto’s. “Referring to the case of Mrs. Thompson, at Hawthorn, he argued that if bones had been found on the premises before the wherenbouts of the missing woman had been ascertained, the son would have undoubtedly been convicted of murder, and, had he been living, would have beeu hanged. “In conclusion, he regretted the absence of the Mayor. A requisition had beeu presented to him asking for the use of the hall, but he had refused to grant it, and that they has had to pay for it themselves, “Mr. George H. O'Hea, managing clerk to the counsel for the defence at the trial of the condemned man, explained that on the usual question being put to the prisoner as to whether he had anything to say why judgment should not be passed upon him, he had commenced to narrate the details of a quarrel that bad taken place between himself and the missing man, after which he (the prisoner) went uway and had not seen Comisto since. “The judge, however, held that such a statement was not in order and prevented his continuing. “The whole of the jury had signed a petition praying for Bondietti’s respite, and that together with one from his countrymen had been forwarded to the Governor.” The execution was carried out as per the original schedule.
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Photos: Ash Long
Busy weekend for local sport Photos: Ash Long
● Gary Wilson and Frank Holzer at the Alexandra Race Club meeting.
● Haydn Szczykulski and Richard Hill (Eastern Hill) at Broadford.
Lions, Rotary join for charity golf event at Whittlesea Golf Club
● Bob Lunn and ‘Billie’ of Broadford watch the bowls finals at Yea.
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● Christian Johansson and Chris Read at Yea on the Zoo 2 Zoo ride
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● Geoff Baker and Ron Harrison of Wallan Bowls Club.
● Ian Mumford (Broadford) and Lesley Hodgson (Kilmore).
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Local Railway History by Lance Adams
Who remembers the local footy ‘specials’? ■ With the train set, engine and crews locally Yea based and special train movements arranged and controlled by the Station Master at Yea special trains were often run to convey locals to neighboring towns in the 30s and 40s. Many a story about these social football event specials have been related to me over the years by the crews who ran them and locals who had travelled on them. The regular Yea consist consisted of about five carriages, capable of carrying 250 - 300 people to social events like this. It is easy to imagine a D3 Loco at the head of its consist of 5 V class corridor rolling stock and a train load of party reveling locals. I am in possession of a 1915 black-and-white photograph of the Yea local set standing at the Yea station, only this time the motive power is W 225. It is has 5 V class six-wheeled bogie cars behind it. The W class locos disappeared from the Victorian Railways in the early 30s with the advent of the DD locos, which later morphed to become the ever reliable and easy to work on D3 light line workhorses. When train services began in 1883 the service was operated out of Tallarook using "O" & "Q" class primitive saturated, slide valve engines. These engines sported large domes and looked archaic in early photographs. By the 1930's the "W"s were at the end of their service and well worn out and were replaced on service to the line by the newer D3 locos. These remained the stable means of motive power on the line until the more powerful and modern "K" class arrived in the 40's. With the arrival of the top heavy, rough riding, coal hungry, thirsty "J" class engines in the 50's, the stalwart "K" class locos were superseded on the line. Yea's steam motive power allocation settled into a routine of 2 J class engines (514 & 516) and 1 K class engine (150 which was here for more than a decade when it was replaced by 154 now statically preserved in a pioneer settlement in Moe. J516 after spending many years in a park in Greensborough, is currently under restoration in Healesville and will steam again on that line. This fleet of Yea based chariots of fire, served the district until the line was dieselised in the 60s. Diesel locos drifted in and out daily as there was no fueling facilities on the line for them. The regular classes of diesels were the "T" and "Y" class with an occasional visit by a "B" class engine on a special working (goods and passenger) On at least one occasion a "W" class diesel hydraulic. I was lucky enough to actually photograph "W" class here at Yea on possibly its only visit out here. An extremely rare event back somewhere about 1970. I have included an Image of K154 opposite the Yea Locomotive shed on the site of the skate park now. I have also attached two images of the visit by Seymour based W256 to Yea in 1970. This is possibly the only time a "W" diesel came onto the line. If not, it is the only image I know of that exists of such an event.
● K154 at Yea Loco. Photos: Lance Adams
● W256 on an Up plant train ex Alexandra at Yea, circa 1970
● W256
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Goulburn Valley Football League fixtures Round 1 Saturday, April 4 Benalla v Echuca Shepparton v Seymour Euroa v Shepparton United Rochester v Mansfield Shepparton Swans v Kyabram Tatura v Mooroopna Round 2 Friday, April 10 Seymour v Benalla Shepparton Unuted v Shepparton Kyabram v Rochester Saturday, April 11 Mansfield v Euroa Echuca v Rochester Mooroopna v Shepparton Swans Round 3 Saturday, April 18 Benalla v Euroa Shepparton v Mooroopna Seymour v Mansfield Rochester v Echuca Shepparton Swans v Shepp. United Tatura v Kyabram Round 4 Saturday, April 25 Shepparton v Shepparton Swans Euroa v Seymour Tatura v Rochester Mansfield v Benalla Kyabram v Echuca Mooroopna v Shepparton United
Round 5 Saturday, May 2 Benalla v Shepparton Swans Shepparton United v Mansfield Seymourv Tatura Kyabram v Euroa Rochester v Shepparton Echuca v Mooroopna Round 6 Saturday, May 9 Shepparton v Kyabram Euroa v Rochester Mansfield v Mooroopna Shepparton Swans v Seymour Tatura v Benalla Echuca v Shepparton United Round 7 Saturday, May 16 Benalla v Shepparton Shepparton United v Tatura Seymour v Echuca Kyabram v Mansfield Rochester v Shepparton Swans Mooroopna v Euroa Round 8 Saturday, May 30 Benalla v Rochester Shepparton v Echuca Euroa v Tatura Kyabram v Shepparton United Mooroopna v Seymour Shepparton Swans v Mansfield
Round 9 Saturday, June 6 Shepparton United v Benalla Seymour v Rochester Kyabram v Mooroopna Mansfieldv Shepparton Tatura v Shepparton Swans Echuca v Euroa Round 10 Saturday, June 13 Benalla v Kyabram Shepparton United v Seymour Euroa v Shepparton Rochester v Mooroopna Tatura v Mansfield Echuca v Shepparton Swans Round 11 Saturday, June 20 Shepparton v Tatura Seymour v Kyabram Mansfield v Echuca Rochester v Shepparton United Mooroopna v Benalla Shepparton Swans v Euroa Round 12 Saturday, June 27 Shepparton United v Euroa Seymour v Shepparton Kyabram v Shepparton Swans Mansfield v Rochester Mooroopna v Tatura Echuca v Benalla
Round 13 Saturday, July 4 Benalla v Seymour Shepparton v Shepparton United Tatura v Echuca Sunday, July 5 Rochester v Kyabram Saturday, July 11 Euroa v Mansfield Shepparton Swans v Mooroopna Round 14 Saturday, July 18 Shepparton United v Shepp. Swans Euroa v Benalla Kyabram v Tatura Mansfield v Seymour Mooroopna v Shepparton Echuca v Rochester Round 15 Saturday, July 25 Benalla v Mansfield Shepp. United v Mooroopna Seymour v Euroa Rochester v Tatura Shepparton Swans v Shepparton Echuca v Kyabram Round 16 Saturday, August 1 Shepparton v Benalla Euroa v Mooroopna Tatura v Shepparton United
Saturday, August 8 Mansfield v Kyabram Shepparton Swans v Rochester Echuca v Seymour Round 17 Saturday, August 15 Benalla v Tatura Shepparton United v Echuca Seymour v Shepparton Swans Kyabram v Shepparton Rochester v Euroa Mooroopna v Mansfield Round 18 Saturday, August 22 Shepparton v Rochester Euroa v Kyabram Mansfield v Shepparton United Mooroopna v Echuca Shepparton Swans v Benalla Tatura v Seymour ■ Round 2 - Three games on Good Friday, including two night games and a night game Easter Saturday ■ Round 4 – Anzac day games including two night games ■ May 23 – full round bye for interleague football and netball ■ Round 13 – split round including a Sunday game on July 5 ■ Round 16 – split round
Kyabram District League fixtures Round 1 Saturday, April 18 Ardmona v Violet Town Avenel v Nagambie Shepparton East v Dookie United Lancaster v Girgarre Murchison-Toolamba v Longwood Tallygaroopna v Merrigum Undera v Rushworth Stanhope: Bye Round 2 Saturday, April 25 Dookie United v Tallygaroopna Longwood v Shepparton East Violet Town v Avenel Girgarre v Ardmona Nabamgie: Bye Sunday, April 26 Merrigum v Lancaster Rushworth v Murchison-Toolamba Stanhope v Undera Round 3 Saturday, May 2 Ardmona v Merrigum Shepparton East v Rushworthj Lancaster v Dookie United Shepparton East v Rushworth Lancaster v Dookie united Murchison-Toolamba v Stanhope Tallygarooppna v Lonmgwood Undera v Nagambie Violet Town v Avenel Avenel: Bye Round 4 Saturday, May 9 Avenel v Undera Dookie United v Ardmona Longwood v Lancaster Merrigum v Girgarre Nagambie v Murchison-Toolamba Rushworth v Tallygaroopna Stanhope v Sheppartomn East Violet Town: Bye
Round 5 Saturday, May 16 Ardmona v Longwood Shepparton East v Nagambie Girgarre v Dookie United Lancaster v Rushworth Merrigum v Violet Town Muchison-Toolamba v Avenel Tallygaroopna v Stanhope Undera: Bye Round 6 Saturday, May 23 Avenel v Shepparton East Dookie United v Merrigum Longwood v Girgarre Nagambie v Tallygaroopna Rushworth v Ardmona Stanhope v Lancaster Violet Town v Undera Murchison-Toolamba: Bye Round 7 Saturday, May 30 Ardmona v Stanhope Dookie United v Violet Town Girgarre v Rushworth Lancaster v Nagambie Merrigum v Longwood Murchison-Toolamba v Undera Tallygaroopna v Avenel Shepparton East: Bye Round 8 Saturday, June 6 Avenel v Lancaster Stanhope v Girgarre Undera v Shepparton East Tallygaroopna: Bye Murchison-Toolamba: Bye Rushworth: Bye Violet Town: Bye Ardmona: Bye Dookie United: Bye Longwood: Bye Merrigum: Bye Nagambie: Bye
Round 9 Saturday, June 13 Ardmona v Avenel Shepparton East v Merrigum Dookie United v Rushworth Girgarre v Nagambie Longwood v Violet Town Merrigum v Stanhope Tallygaroopna v Undera Lancaster: Bye Round 10 Saturday, June 20 Avenel v Girgarre Nagambie v Merrigum Murchison-Toolamba v Tallygaroopna Rushworth v Longwood Stanhope v Dookie United Undera v Lancaster Violet Town v Shepparton East Ardmona: Bye Round 11 Saturday, June 27 Ardmona v Tallygaroopna Dookie United v Nagambie Lancaster v Murchison-Toolamba Longwood v Stanhope Merrigum v Avenel Rushworth v Violet Town Tallygaroopna v Shepp. East Girgarre: Bye Round 12 Saturday, July 4 Nagambie v Longwood Stanhope v Rushworth Avenel v Dookie United Shepparton East v Lancaster Murchison-Toolmba v Ardmona Undera v Girgarre Violet Town v Tallygaroopna Merrigum: Bye
Round 13 Saturday, July 11 Ardmona v Shepparton East Girgarre v Murchison-Toolamba Lancaster v Tallygaroopna Longwood v Avenel Merrigum v Undera Rushworth v Nagambie Stanhope v Violet Town Dookie United: Bye Round 14 Saturday, July 18 Avenel v Rushworth Shepparton East v Girgarre Nagambie v Stanhope Tallygaroopna v Ardmona Undera v Dookie United Violet Town v Lancaster Murchison-Toolamba v Merrigum Longwood: Bye Round 15 Saturday, July 25 Avenel v Stanhope Shepparton East v Merrigum Dookie United v MurchisonToolamba Girgarre v Tallygaroopna Lancaster v Ardmona Nagambie v Violet Town Undera v Longwood Rushworth: Bye Round 16 Saturdayt, August 1 Ardmona v Rushworth Girgarre v Lancaster Nagambie v Avenel Violet Town v Longwood Dookie United v Rushworth Merrigum v Tallygaroopna Stanhope v Murchison-Toolamba Undera: Bye
Round 17 Saturday, August 15 Shepparton East v Avenel Girgarre v Violet Town Lancaster v Merrigum Longwood v Ardmona Murchison-Toolamba v Nagambie Rushworth v Undera Tallygaroopna v Dookie United Stanhope: Bye Round 18 Saturday, August 1 Longwood v Dookie United Shepparton East: Bye Saturday, August 22 Nagambie v Ardmona Rusworth v Merrigum Undera v Stanhope Violet Town v Murchison-Toolamba Avenel: Bye Tallygaroopna: Bye Lancaster: Bye Girgarre: Bye
Exciting year for KDL in 2020 The 2020 Season will see some exciting changes within the KDL with an introduction of two new competitions including 11 and Under Netball and Under 12 Football. These additional competitions complement the new competitions added prior to the 2019 season.
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Sheedy promotes Bendigo meet
■ Not only is the Bendigo Jockey Club running the popular stand alone, Golden Mile Meeting, on Saturday March 28, as stated in a previous column, they have booked the football wizard, Kevin Sheedy, as their Ambassador for the big day. On top of this Kevin will name his best-ever 22 footballers from the Bendigo area. Kevin is also well known in the horse racing scene, being a part-owner of Blue Diamond Stakes winner, Bel Espirit, who has been successful at stud, being the sire of the great Black Caviar, and is connected with Moshe, and others in racing. I have worked with Kevin and his knowledge not only on football and racing, but is switched on with all sports. He will be a big part of the Golden Mile Day, for which the club has been planning for some time. There will be plenty of activities on the day, including live music, roaming entertainment, and a free kids zone. The club has also organised a free trackside marquee for members who are members of reciprocal clubs. That will be a big winner for those with other major clubs. The club has also arranged for Racing.Com's Ben Zerafa to host a Punters Club Marquee on the day. The cost there with all in activities is $ 120, which includes your refreshments and drinks. There will be a free regional bus service provided by the club from Bendigo to and from the racecourse, for the meeting before and after. The racing will be sensational as usual on the picturesque track and its surrounds. Last year the meeting was first class, with a good youngster, Prince of Sussex, taking out the two year-old Gold Rush classic, and later sold to overseas interests for a nice price, into the millions. I will have the pleasure of helping with the P.A. at the Golden Mile meeting, and I am looking forward to the day, and hope to see you there. If you would like to come along and support the club, it's only an hour and a half up the Calder Freeway, and a pleasant drive. Admission price is $20, full fare, with pensioners and TPI members less, along with children with a parent(s), or a guardian, under 16, will be admitted free.
John Sweeney, a man well known throughout Australia in racing circles. This year's golf event will include the following: ■ $10,000 hole in one (can be won twice) ■ the longest drive ■ nearest the pin ■ a betting hole All proceeds on the day are shared between the National Jockeys Trust and the Woodlands Golf Foundation Trust. To date, this event has raised over $100,000. The cost to enter a team is $ 1400 (all inclusive) plus GST. The day has been generously backed by Racing Victoria, the Bendigo Bank at Parkdale, Hodges Real Estate at Mentone, Squires Loft restaurant in Cheltenham, the top Italian restaurant Ciccone's, and the Melbourne Racing Club Foundation. Entry forms for the golf are being sent out. For those who may need a cart on the day for their round of golf, please advise the Club early. Hope you can get there, I have had the plea● Top of the Range winning the 2019 Bendigo Cup. Racing Photos well-known racing man, Rob Gaylard, hosting sure of doing the interviews over the last three years, and it is a great day for a worthy cause on the day. I will have the privilege of interviewing rac- a beautiful course, great company, and your ing identities, well-known young trainer, Clinton chance to meet some of our great jockeys and McDonald, the son of the late, top trainer, Ross personalities. Mc Donald, former top jockey, and Gary Willetts on his time with champion racehorse, Mankato. Clinton is the grandson of legendary trainer, Bon Hoysted, the brother of his mother, Marga- ■ Racing Victoria is delighted that Victoria has secured the hosting rights for the 2022 Asian ret. Another special guest I will be interviewing Racing Conference to be held at the Melbourne is Jason Swift, the grandson of the great jockey, Convention Centre in Clarendon St. Scobie Beasley, to discuss his exploits over his The 39th edition of the event will take place years of riding here and overseas. in Melbourne for the first time, and bring toRegistrations for the Golf Day will get under gether racing's world leaders during the Festiway at 10.30am at the Club, while the racing val of Racing for a week-long conference from interviews will commence at 11am, and go February 15 through until February 20 inclusive, through until 12noon. 2022. The dynamo behind the big day as usual is - Ted Ryan
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Mildura prepares for Carnival
■ Mildura, gearing up for their annual Pacing Cup Carnival at the end of March, raced on Tuesday February 25 with another action packed program. The feature of the night was the $10,000 Alabar Vicbred Platinum Country Series I Final over 1790 metres in which Rochester trainer Mark Thompson's 4Y0 McArdle-Elegant Outlook mare Ajay Breezy Rose outstayed her rivals to register a most impressive victory. Driven by Bendigo based Michelle Phillips, Ajay Breezy Rose starting from gate three on the second line was immediately sent forward to park outside the odds-on poleline favourite Headline Act. Applying plenty of pressure approaching the final bend, Ayjay Breesy Rose raced away on turning to score easily by 12.1 metres from Headline Act which battled away, with Filcarlo third a head away after trailing the pacemaker. The mile rate 1-58.7. ■ Michelle was to bring up a running double after piloting local Irymple trainer Boris Devcic's Rocknroll Hanover-Seshny Bromac 6Y0 gelding Rocknroll Legend in the Tenderprint Australia Pace over 1790 metres. Surprisingly beaten for speed from the pole by in-form mare Sheer Modern next door, Rocknroll Legend was quickly away from the inside to park exposed. Although the leader was bowling along, Rocknroll Legend was travelling sweetly and joined her prior to the home turn. Gaining a slender margin on straightening, Rocknroll Legend dashed clear shortly after and although getting tired as the winning post loomed, held on to gain the day by a head from SA visitors Julius Franco (one/two) and Bobbies Delight which followed the runner up throughout, finishing 3.8 metres away. The mile rate 1-59.2. Michelle made it three for the night when the Kate Attard (Red Cliffs) trained 8Y0 Sportswriter-Black Hills Rose gelding Dungeon Dragon led throughout to take the Park Douglas Printing Pace over 1790 metres in 2-02.5.
Awaited return
■ Long time trots fanatic Arthur Wood would have been "over the moon" after making a long awaited return to the winners list when his 6Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Scotchys Pet gelding Bacardi Carter scored in the Hygain Trotters Handicap over 2575 metres at Cranbourne on Monday February 24. Trained at Melton by Arthur, Bacardi Carter driven by an associate of many years Chris Lang, spent most of the race three back along the markers after coming from a 30 metre equal backmark as roughie The Girls Got Flair led from 20 metres. Coming away from the inside in the final circuit, Bacardi Carter when eased wide in the straight, ran home best to prevail by a head from the fast finishing Christian Kiosk from last at the bell, with The Girls Got Fair third giving ground to be third 3 metres away. The mile rate 2-09.4. ■ Heathcote based Shannon O'Sullivan taking a concession aboard the Jess Tubbs (Myrniong) trained 3Y0 gelding Illawong Mustang, guided him to an easy all the way victory in the Blue Hills Rise Pace over 20280 metres. Rated to perfection, Illawong Mustang coasted to the wire 15.8 metres in advance of Amazing Daisy (one/one at bell) and Hes An Artist one/two which finished 1.1 metres back in third place. The mile rate 1-58.8. ■ Bungaree area concessional reinsman Zac Steenhuis snared the Hyland Harness Colours Pace over 1609 metres with 5Y0 Bettors Delight-Mi Coconut gelding Bullys Delight returning a mile rate of 1-55.6. Driven a heady race from gate three, Bullys Delight trained at Mt Cottrell by John Nicholson angled to the back of llawong Class a raging hot favourite driven by Greg Sugars which led from gate two. Using the sprint lane, Bullys Delight zipped home to record a neck margin over the disappointing pacemaker, with Horratio flashing home from four back the pegs mid-race to finish third 2.3 metres away.
deserved victory in the Zagames Ballarat Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres. Bred and raced by Grant and Franceen Innes along with the rest of the Innes family, Vincent Kai with Chris Svanosio in the sulky was restrained from inside the second line as the start was effected, settling near last as Moreflingthanbling (gate six) crossed polemaker Jordans Mate to lead. Gaining a three wide trail in the final circuit on the back of Prince Of Light, Vincent Kai although very wide on the home turn, ran home strongly to record a 4.2 metre margin over Motoring Hall which raced exposed, with Moreflingthanbling a head away in third place. The mile rate 2-05.6. len-baker@ ■ Avenel trainer/driver Juanita Breen caused bigpond.com a major upset in the Maryborough Highland Society 3Y0 Pace over 2190 metres when Heston with Len Baker Blue Chip-Leading Lady Lombo filly Yarrawonga Lassie led throughout to score at Supertab odds of $26.00, defeating the well supported Cloudlet (one/one) which eased wide on ■ Ballarat raced on Wednesday and turning by a nose in a tricky finish. Daylesford's Anne-Maree Conroy was victoriFavourite Final Peace was third 1.7 metres ous with honest 11Y0 Life Sign-Dalmont back after racing uncovered all the way. The Vivienne mare Argyle Melody in the Petstock mile rate 1-57.9. Trotters Handicap over 2200 metres. ■ Well known owner/breeder Ian Kitchin who's Jumping straight to the front from barrier two horses carry the "Macray" name received a with her stablemate Girls Go First trailing from belated 70th birthday present when 4Y0 Shadow the pole, Argyle Melody was left along at the Play-Schonbrunn gelding Hector Macray head of affairs with plenty of petrol in the tank greeted the judge in the 1690 metre Harness for the finale. Racing Training Centre Bendigo Concessional Kicking clear in the straight, Argyle Melody Drivers Pace. after the easy passage defied all challengers, With Heathcote reinswoman Tayla French scoring by a comfortable 4.7 metre margin in doing the driving, Hector Macray raced with a advance of Strazeele (one/one at bell - three couple of loyal friends including long time assowide home turn) returning a mile rate of 2-06.7. ciate Ken Adams was given a sweet trip from Girls Go First held down third 2.8 metres away. gate five three back in the moving line as Celebrity Chef led from gate two. Moving three wide on the final bend, Hector Macray ran home best to prevail by 1.4 metres ■ Beautifully bred Bettors Delight-Silksngems over a death-seating Village Skipper, returning gelding Motu Tigers Eye raced by Merv a 1-55.9 mile rate. Esspe Supreme (three back Butterworth under the banner of Butterworth the markers) was third six metres away. Racing, was a nice winner on debut at Hamilton on Thursday, taking the 2160 metre Finchett Plumbing 3Y0 Pace in a mile rate of 1-58.5. Trained at Burrumbeet by Ashleigh ■ A mammoth eleven race card was held at Herbertson, Motu Tigers Eye foaled in New Kilmore on Friday evening featuring some enZealand was given every opportunity by in-form tertaining racing. son James three back in the moving line after The feature event - the $25,000 J & A starting from gate four as Nevada Yankee led Mazzetti Eastern Challenge over 2180 metres from gate three. going to Sunbury trainer Freddy Taiba's 4Y0 Latching to the back of Elita ahead of him Mach Three-Aston Villa entire Zoliver in a rate three wide running into the final bend, Motu Ti- of 1-58.1. gers Eye finished best to defeat Elita by 1.7 Driven by Greg Sugars, Zoliver led throughmetres, with Burning Hot (three back the mark- out from gate two, defying all challengers to ers - one/one home turn) 2.6 metres away in score by a nose in a tricky finish from Supreme third place. Dominator which trailed before moving outside him on straightening, with Shoshone Brave 4 metres away in third place after following the pair. ■ Former smart three year old Lunchwitharthur ■ Harkness (Melton) trainer/driver Joe Pace which oozes with ability, resumed from a six landed the fast class event - the 2180 metre month spell with a brilliant victory in the Alabar $10,000 MC Labour Pace with Rock N Roll Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres at Chapel, a 6Y0 daughter of Rock N Roll Heaven Shepparton on Thursday. and Forte Chapel. Bred and raced by vivacious Georgina CoLeading out from gate five, Rock N Roll ram, Lunchwitharthur a now 5Y0 Majestic Son- Chapel was restrained to allow the hot favourite Annika gelding stepped safely from 10 metres Born To Rocknroll to assume control after going only to become bottled up four back the mark- forward from the rear mid-race. ers in a slowly run affair with Black Cat Claw Easing off his back on turning, Rock N Roll leading from barrier two. Chapel was too strong in the shadows of the Looking forlorn in the back straight on the post to register a 1.5 metre margin on the wire. final occasion, Euroa trainer/driver Cameron Blingittothemax was third 1.7 metres away afMaggs was able to extricate away from the in- ter trailing the pair. The mile rate 1-58.1. side to trail both back markers Enforce The Law ■ Bolinda's Lisa Miles snared the Alan Mance and Starlight Storm forward three wide ap- Holden Need For Speed Prince Consolation for proaching the home turn and when taken five Three Year Old Colts & Geldings over 1690 wide on the final bend, Lunchwitharthur ex- metres with South Australian bred and raced ploded with a dynamic burst of speed to blitz his Muscle Hill-Sparks Ignite colt Powderkeg. rivals, reaching the wire 4.9 metres clear of Col Doing everything right from a solo second Du Galibier (one/one) which weaved in-between line draw, Powderkeg possied three back in the runners on turning. Enforce The Law battled on moving line with Ollie Jack leading from gate well for third 5.7 metres away. The mile rate of three. Going forward three wide in the last lap, 2-06.9 was nothing special, but the performance Powderkeg joined Gun Slinger on the home turn was. which had raced parked before taking over when the leader galloped. When Gun Slinger galloped under pressure in the straight, Powderkeg raced clear to score ■ There was plenty of elation at Maryborough easily by 16 metres in advance of Kyvalley on Friday following the victory of lightly raced Shaunie from the rear, returning a 2-00.5 mile 4Y0 Bacardi Lindy-Subitize gelding Vincent Kai rate. Floating Mountain (three back the markwho broke his maiden status by recording a well ers) was third 2.7 metres back.
Harness Racing
Straight jump
Nice winner
11-card meeting
Oozing ability
Much elation
Sulky Snippets This Week
■ Wednesday - Ballarat, Thursday Kilmore, Friday - Bendigo/Mildura, Saturday - Melton. Sunday - Birchip (Cup)/Wangaratta (Cup), Monday - Horsham, Tuesday Cranbourne.
Horses to follow
■ Bo Yang, What A Pleasure, Enforce The Law, Majestic Speed, Return Soldier, Be A Major Threat, Doitson, Village Skipper, Steel Screens, Showgun Thomas.
Travel Extra Four-star hotel ■ Iconic Hotels says that a new 52-room, four-star hotel will be on line this year on the South Coast of NSW. The first coastal offering for Iconic Hotels, Abode Malua Bay will be the seventh property within the Abode Hotels portfolio, and ninth hotel overall for the independent hotel and hospitality provider. The hotel opening comes at a critical time for the South Coast community, as businesses and families affected by the recent catastrophic bushfires rebuild their towns and livelihoods. During the bushfires, many residents of Malua Bay took shelter at the hotel site, when the fire was at its worst. For more information, visit www. abodehotels.com.au
Balloons hover ■ A tyrannosaurus rex and Skywhale will hover over Canberra during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular taking place until March 15 as part of this year's Enlighten Festival. The special shaped balloons will be among 30 balloons from across the globe taking part in the annual event, now in its 35th year. Each morning from 6.15am, weather conditions permitting, balloons will launch from the lawns in front of the Museum of Australian Democracyat Old Parliament House. Visitors can enjoy the spectacle of balloons inflating along with live music, hot drinks and a delicious hot breakfast provided by the Belconnen Lions Club and various food trucks. The Canberra Balloon Spectacular is one of the events in the world where balloons can fly so close to buildings of national significance including being able to fly over Parliament House. Skywhale, created by Australian artist Patricia Piccinini and now part of the National Gallery of Australia collection, is scheduled to fly on Canberra Day, Monday March 9. Visit www.enlightencanberra.com
In local waters ■ Cunard has announced a 60-day extension of Queen Elizabeth's current Australian cruise season, with one of the world's most iconic ships in local waters until May 9. "This extended Australia season will benefit local tourism with 29 visits to ports around the country," said Katrina McAlpine, Commercial Director Cunard Australia and New Zealand. The highlights of six new itineraries will include the ship's first-ever full circumnavigation of Australia as well as calls to destinations such as Eden and Kangaroo Island.
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Diamond Valley cricket scores ■ The final home-and-away round of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association was played last weekend.
F3-GRADE
■ Results. Epping 0/131 J Leahy 67* P Londhe 36* def Old Paradians 8/129(cc) CO Fernando 38 AM Suraweera 26 S Sharma 26* S Dhiman 2/15 R Sequeira 2/36 Thomastown United 6/136(cc) S Lucca 37 SJ Moore 32 T O'Rourke 30 def by Diamond Creek 7/147 DJ Kingsley 48* I Rutt Acc 30 T O'Rourke 4/18 Research Eltham Collegians 1/55 C Cunningham 32* def North Eltham Wanderers 54 R Young 4/8 B Jones 3/4 L Perrett 2/12 Bundoora United 8/127 A Van Lohuizen 40 B Gaff 25 J King 2/17 J Tilley 2/30 def Plenty 5/124(cc) ZT Johns 57 J King 37 S Peat 3/14
BARCLAY SHIELD
■ Results. Rosanna 8/157 PE Bourke 41* S Ryan 33 N Pietsch 26 J Lever 3/42 M Murphy 2/26 def by Epping 5/199(cc) J Henkel 51* A Licovski 44 A Bennett 34 S Dunbar 3/18 North Eltham Wanderers 182 J Drinkall 38 T Ranasinghe Muduyanselage 35 ATsapatsaris 26 T Wise 3/23 JN Swainger 3/44 R Wise 2/33 def by Macleod 7/183 R Wise 77 T Wise 25 TL Baker 2/35 JC Young 2/49 Plenty 101 LA Costa 3/26 MJ Stanley 2/31 def by Lower Eltham 7/174 (cc) A Hone 39 LA Costa 38 S Cullen 2/21 Heidelberg 8/153 Z Pett 36 L Biggs 35 M Keenan 4/22 DR Gilbert 2/18 def Diamond Creek 7/149(cc) TN McLean 56 H Smith 25 P Hannah 2/32 Riverside 3/111 N Chrimes 47 D Pote 36 N Caracella 2/18 def Bundoora 110 J Kaminski 25 CD Drake 3/14 S Money 3/27 N Chrimes 2/ 15
G1-GRADE
MONEY SHIELD
■ Results. Montmorency 3/236(cc) TK Groom 170* def by Research Eltham Collegians 5/238 SJ Malone 67 B Timewell 55 J Turner 50* Old Paradians 9/164( cc) CM Rathnaweera Patabedige 82 K Marshall 5/16 S Ahmed 2/20 def by Mill Park 7/165 R Williams 68 AC McLaughlin 26 DP Pattison 3/34 UJ Ranasingha 2/33 Bundoora United 9/129(cc) M Ross 27 P Higgins 3/21 JW Scott 2/23 def by Lalor Stars 3/131 S Kemp 62 A Amos 42 Lower Plenty 8/165(cc) LM Sirianni 66 JR Grimble 34 R Jayasiri 29 N Gavillucci 3/26 def by Eltham 4/166 L Mash 52* K Sheehan 50 BA Jenkin 2/28 Banyule 6/170(cc) BL O'Connor Snr 64 JE Smith 47 NP Murray 31 C Perrin 2/29 J Baker 2/32 def Mernda 9/97(cc) NP Murray 4/19 MJ Hannan 3/19
80* D Forster 59* def Old Paradians 145 MJ Cheung 67 K Lawson 30 C Mackay 4/23 MS Leropoulos 3/37
D-GRADE
■ Results. Lower Eltham 6/165 (cc) J Caldarelli 42 PA Davis 3/31 def Banyule 4/148(cc) SR Place 54* DA Kennedy 34* Greensborough 191 PT Gaynor 71 SI Meckiff 29 P Alexopoulos 5/27 L Burge 2/25 def by Plenty 8/198(cc) P Alexopoulos 57 J Burge 35 SR Daly 30 T Hawking 3/19 PT Gaynor 3/44 Research Eltham Collegians 0/89 B Willis 43* J Ward 35* def North Eltham Wanderers 83 O Irvine 4/19 J Fitzpatrick 2/1 S Mitchell 2/24 N Willis 2/25 Riverside 7/153 J Hartigan 50* M Taylor 2/ MASH SHIELD 9 JD Deans-Draper 2/19 defLaurimar 151 S ■ Results. Whittlesea 8/242(cc) YA De Silva Millar 40 D Mills 3/28 R Russell 3/30 74 S Fernando 52 RS Mendis 42 D Kay 3/62 M E-GRADE Jones 2/29 def South Morang 4/157(cc) DG ■ Results. Panton Hill 9/136(cc) J Harding 27* Watson 52 S Hutton 52* RS Mendis 2/23 Diamond Creek 120 D Kambouris 33 T O Chandler 3/15 RJ Cotterill 3/24 def M o n t Folvig 4/17 S Emm 3/13 def Greensborough morency 112 B Edwards 28 M Tung 3/9 J Mill 114 J Elzink 3/29 JT Watson 2/20 C Sexton 2/ 2/16 Hurstbridge 9/208(cc) B Lovett 66 S Joynson 21 Laurimar 5/204(cc) L Richardson 84 DA 48 M Harrington 25 J Ascenzo 3/34 AM Basanisi Roberts 44 S Tung 3/40 def Panton Hill 7/ 2/41 def by Thomastown United 3/209 Eltham 5/189(cc) B Luker 73 JC 190(cc) G Motschall 69 J Barton 28 R Ford 25 Kammerhofer 35 J Pearsell 30 S Luckman 26* C Marienfeld 2/24 N Woods 2/33 Thomastown 86 K Nawagamuwa 28 S S McCarter 2/18 def Mernda 7/157 A Desai 45 Parmar 4/19 DA Fox 3/9 def by Bundoora Park S Singh 35 AMeek 30* D Knight 3/12 JTArmour 3/90(dec) B Fox 32 J Bennett 27* SS 2/27 Bundoora Park 8/145 S Miller 38 J Tuapa 2/ Kethbevilage 2/21 Thomastown United 138 RS Dosanjh 81 L 24 S John 2/47 def Thomastown 9/143(cc) J Amarant 5/21 K Edussooriya 3/35 N Blackwood Cope 56 J Martorana 2/9 RS Bhullar 2/26 B Healy 2/27 2/42 def Hurstbridge 119 S Apostola 4/17
B-GRADE
F1-GRADE
■ Results. Epping 2/109 A Fletcher 59 def ■ Results. Diamond Creek 1/170 M Rosanna 8/108(cc) H Smith 29 N Bagai 3/24 K MacDonald 62* A Jarram 45 A McCormick 34* def South Morang 6/165(cc) JJ Singh 56 D Raj Lawry 2/12 Macleod 7/161(cc) AW James 38 T Poulsen 31 N Singh 28* Mill Park 8/183(cc) J Jhala 55 M McKenzie33* R Jones 25* C Daw 3/37 L Plant 2/18 JH Andrew 2/29 def by Montmorency 3/249(cc) Smith 54 G Wilson 4/24 defRosanna 7/180 T AC Scanlon 104 J Hough-Anderson 51* FJ Bourke 52 G Wilson 26 I Yarlagadda 25 M Chaffey 2/29 G Tsilemanis 2/32 Pendlebury 34 Bundoora 6/172(cc) S Otter 56 S Sakpal 52 P Lalor Stars 135 DJ Worthington 53 A Abbas 26 MJ Molony 3/27 R Williams 2/28 A Edwards Scott 30* W Ali 2/26 def Riverside 151 CJ Lea 2/42 def Heidelberg 9/125(cc) J Gedye 27 J 41 J Ramsay 37* C Skiba 35 P Shah 3/20 K Nigam 2/9 C Leckstrom 2/42 Abbas 2/16 A Jordanidis 2/27 R Scott 2/28 Old Paradians 4/122 SA Rain 56* J Bird 2/18 Bundoora 86 B Lewis 4/12 C Gedge 3/16 def by Riverside 8/181(cc) X Youngman 58 E def Macleod 120 JT Cleary 40 DJ Muir 5/29 CP Muir 2/10 BP Campbell 2/16 Smale 48 T MacLeod 5/34 J Murray 2/34
C-GRADE
F2-GRADE
■ Results. Mill Park 48 H Jones 5/8 BJ ■ Results. Lower Plenty 4/131 A Peters 40 G MacIsaac 31 BA Oliver 3/20 def Banyule Giarrusso 3/9 def by Bundoora United 8/128(cc) G Dumbrell 3/24 JB O'Connor 2/17 R 4/49 A Perera 4/17 Mernda 126 C Smith 32 D Kellett 26 RC Peries 2/25 Heidelberg 8/115 S Hoyne 48 def Whittlesea Batchelder 2/16 TD Elmer 2/24 def by Banyule 145 OA McGillion 45 A Samad 40 GG Sum- 6/112(cc) M Ryan 3/10 J Mulvey 3/22 Rosanna 7/117 I Gordon 51 B Cole 3/31 mers 4/21 A Mitris 3/14 J Marshall 2/32 Eltham 2/248(cc) L Rushton-McCoach 85* def by Lower Eltham 5/159(cc) A Cole 46 S T McEntee 54 EW Jones 53* def Lower Plenty Hone 31 D McCulloch 2/25 E Rao 2/31 Lalor Stars 0/48(cc) L Miranda 39* def Riv7/110 LJ Chilcott 37 T Lambert 26 EW Jones erside 47 M Amenta 26 MI Godinho 4/9 S Hayse 2/13 JW Sharples 2/18 LB Waldron 2/19 2/1 J Hayse 2/9 J Vasilev 2/11
■ Results. Diamond Creek 1 4/128 G Rolfe 38* AJ Pollett 25 def Thomastown 121 MJ Howes 31 T Boland 4/10 Montmorency 135 R Plant 44* B McDermott 35 SV Kelly 30 MM Bonadio 4/22 M Liversidge 3/27 def by Laurimar Black 9/145 (cc) AC Dickson 46 B Hollway 29 CR Szaters 3/11 SV Kelly 2/13 DJ Coley 2/36 South Morang 6/99 S Sivagnanasundram 28 L Xavier 27* KD Sexton 2/14 R Tomasiello 2/ 15 def Diamond Creek 2 95 N Sriskandharajah 5/16 Mernda 7/184 C Scully 63 J Kawhe 51 SM Toull 3/20 def Laurimar Teal 3/183(cc) SM Toull 65 A Macchion 62* E Woolnough 26
UNDER 18 BLUE
■ Results. Montmorency Black 69 M Whiteman 28 A Jarram 2/0 AA Elward 2/5 B Collis 2/6def by Diamond Creek 4/168 (cc) L Dwyer 54* A Jarram 52* JT Watson 26 P Watson 3/11 Bundoora Park 85 B Hill 26 ZJ Davies 4/18 R Marnell 3/15 def by Mernda 2/87 R Marnell 30* Bundoora United 7/151(cc) Y Sharma 51* JJ Rudge 49 R Young 3/29 L Jessop 2/25 def Research Eltham Collegians 77 O Irvine 33 Y Sharma 4/18
UNDER 16 BLUE
■ Results. Diamond Creek 7/75(cc) LR Rowley 26* C McEvoy 2/15 M Tino 2/18 def by Plenty 7/76(cc) L Mallia 34 Epping 9/96(cc) A Arora 3/19 B Cass 2/16 I Dhanoa 2/17 def by Bundoora United 2/100 I Dhanoa 50* J Commandeur 25 Research Eltham Collegians 6/80(cc) R Edwards 2/6 def by Montmorency 4/102(cc) R Edwards 43* SV Kelly 28* A Cunningham 2/18 Mernda 9/62(cc) C Hodges 3/13 J Janezic 2/10 def by Rosanna 3/68 T Bourke 30 G Khatra 2/4
UNDER 16 TEAL
■ Results. Hurstbridge/Panton Hill 4/109 S Tung 42* B Lovett 28* A Cole 2/6 def Lower Plenty/Lower Eltham 81 AJ Campbell 29 K Marasco 3/4 A Ward 3/17 J Timmins 2/12 Banyule 8/81(cc) H Sellick 2/13 ZP Howell 2/23 def by Bundoora Park 3/91(cc) J Martorana 31 Macleod 3/118(cc) def Laurimar 9/79(cc) B Khan 28 Riverside 2/168(cc) B Neave 56* J Atkinson 50* T Robinson 31def Whittlesea 63 N Gleeson 6/23
UNDER 14 BLUE
■ Results. Banyule 2/107 def Diamond Creek 73 WD Waters 2/5 Hurstbridge 6/98(cc) L Molinaro-Lawrence 29 D Kirby 4/17 R Ormerod 2/21 def R i v e r side 7/91(cc) G Coates 35 Montmorency 6/109(cc) D Rigg 43* D Morter 3/15 T Alexander 2/11 def by North Eltham Wanderers 7/112 (cc) DJ Coley 3/15 D Rigg 2/8 Epping 4/108(cc) AArora 2/23 def Mernda 4/95(cc) A Bhatia 26
UNDER 12 BLUE
■ Results. Banyule 2/88 def Laurimar 74 RM Coviello 2/4 ET Conceicao 2/6 Diamond Creek 7/125 def by Epping 5/156 (cc) Z Rowley 2/10 Bundoora United 6/92 def by Montmorency 2/96 D Keating 25 Plenty 2/141 D Rekhi 31*def Research Eltham Collegians 91 L Shepherd 36 D Rekhi
Grandstander ANZAC Day changes ■ In years gone by, sporting events on ANZAC Day would not start until the afternoon, so the public could conclude their April 25 observances without fixtures competing for attention. Times change. Three Goulburn Valley Football League Under 18 matches are scheduled to start at 10.55am on the day. Four of the five Kyabram District League Under 18 matches are listed for a 10am start on the ‘one day of the year’.
Footy man moves ■ AFL Outer East has accepted the resignation of Matthew Fotia, Media Manager, who has accepted a role at the Eastern Football Netball League. Fotia thanked AFLOE manager Aaron Bailey and media team of Leo Groenewegen, Jason Sach, Nathan Walsh, Jesse Busacca and Beth Hutchison. “Thank you to all club personnel who were more than accommodating when it came to interviews, player access and everything in between,” Fotia said.
Lakers to Buchan ■ Kinglake Football Netball Club members are travelling to Buchan (Gippsland) on Saturday, March 14, to support that area’s bushfire recovery efforts. Buchan came to the aid of the Lakers after the 2009 fires. Now Kinglake is returning the favour. In a similar fashion to Kinglake in 2009, the footy-netball club has become the centre of the community, including Thursday evening meal nights.
Book presented ■ Visiting Yea for the Jameson cousins family reunion on Sunday (Mar. 1), John Touzel popped into the Royal Mail Hotel to see host Alister Borrie, to drop off the Minute Book of the Dad’s Association - Yea Branch from 1943. Mick Jameson was Secretary of the organisation. The book was go to the Yea and District Historical Society.
Fixture changes ■ AFL Outer East Division Two has seen the most changes following the announcement that Thornton Eildon would not be fielding Mens football teams in 2020. The opening round now sees newcomers Broadford hosting Yea in its first AFL Outer East game, Yarra Glen is hosting early premiership favourites Kinglake, Powelltown travel to Yarra Junction, and Alexandra welcomes Warburton Millgrove. Thornton Eildon’s Netball teams (the number of teams and what grade they will play is still to be decided) will most likely be placed in the bye slot in Division One. - AFL Outer East
Themed rounds
■ This year’s themed rounds in AFL Outee East are: ■ Anzac Round, April 25 ■ Love the Game Round, May 2 ■ SockIT2MND Round, June 13 ■ Indigenous Round, July 11 ■ Towards Zero Round, July 18 - AFL Outer East
Gender equality
■ Thornton-Eildon Football Netball Club will be implementing its Gender Equality framework, which was developed during the 2019 season. “We are spearheading positive change and encouraging growth, in a supportive and sustainable way,” said a club official. “It is important we place women in key roles at our club, and create an equal environment. Interested in getting involved or learning more? Feel free to email tedfnc@outlook.com ■ Tash Hay (Captain) and Emily Kerr stepped out on the field in the women’s winning Valley Vicious all-star footy team.
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SEYMOUR DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCORES AT A GLANCE A-GRADE
■ Results. Kilmore 279 M Davern 61 B Dawson 58 M Rose 43 B Buttler 41 CA Malcolm 4/51 M Steiner 3/54 def Yea Tigers 155 D Evans 48 M Steiner 30 CA Dennehy 4/ 12 B Buttler 2/32 Eastern Hill 9/135(dec) R Gardner 37* BG Bryant 27 JP Bradshaw 4/32 SM O'Neill 2/28 B Hickey 2/31 and 5/34 JP Bradshaw 2/ 10 SM O'Neill 2/24 def Broadford 93 BG Hobba 29 T Shell 26* J Sutherland 4/17 BG Bryant 4/24 Seymour 101 K Winnell 3/21 L Irving 2/ 16 J Flint 2/18 WJ Dundon 2/23 def by Tallarook 8/343 LWatts 103 WJ Dundon 80* C Muir 48 D Fisher 39 B Pointon 2/55 D McLarty 2/101
B-GRADE
■ Results. Broadford /96 C Stute 43* J Mann 2/21 def Eastern Hill 90 KJ Grant 34 J Hibbens 4/9 HR Austin 3/16 AD Withers 2/16 Alexandra 5/150 J Bourke 62 J Reynolds 56 RM Brown 3/28 def Avenel 147 J Hesse 51 BM Clark 28 J Geldart 3/26 J Leary 2/21 N Stewart 2/26 Yea Tigers 100 B Holman 41 M Waghorn 34 C Tippett 4/18 S Korosec 4/23 def Puckapunyal 87 A McSpeerin 4/14 M Waghorn 2/ 10 Pyalong def Royals Tallarook 7/186(cc) K Minter 90 L Marshall 33 D Manuel 3/31 def Kilmore 9/ 167(cc) BJ Dennehy 88 D Manuel 33 A Howard 5/22
C-GRADE
■ Results. Avenel v Broadford Black Broadford Red def by Seymour Royals def by Alexandra Kilmore 2/89 P Lilburn 31* S Brown 29* def Eastern Hill 85 M Buggy 3/25 S Partridge 2/3 J Denney 2/8 Puckapunyal Wanderers 7/124 S Mott 27 J Delaney 2/9 MI Edwards 2/29 def Pyalong 119 MT Pratt 26 T Mott 3/15 A Russell 3/42 S Hansen 2/13 J Mott 2/37
UNDER 16
■ Results. Eastern Hill 105 R. Nolan 3/6, B. Stray 2/12, D. Meek 2/15 def by Broadford 7/ 109 C .Mason 50*, R. Gardner 3/12 H. Smith 2/12
UNDER 14
■ Results. Kilmore Blue 5/91 (cc) X. Stute 32* O. Munro 2/8 def Eastern Hill 10/49 L. Lubeck 26, K. McNicholas 3/6 X. Shute 3/11
NORTH METRO CRICKET ASSOCIATION SCORES AT A GLANCE Preston Footballers: Bye Fairfield def byCamrea Strathewen 72 def by Dennis 2/76 Cameron 8/283(cc) M Mickelson 80* K O'Brien 50* A Neil 39 J Rogers 35 def Northern Socials 61 SL Moore 3/10 BP Cornford 3/26 M Cremore 2/10 Sagarmatha 8/193(cc) D Subedi 51* A Bartaula 31* D Maloney 2/13 J Gibbs 2/47 def Kinglake 80 A Suvedi 4/18 S Chaudhary 2/14 PS Lama 2/17
Local Sport Semi-Final at Yea ■ Yea A-Grade cricketers will play Broadford from 1pm-6pm on Saturday (Mar. 7) and Sunday (Mar. 8) at the Yea Recreation Reserve in a Seymour District Cricket Association semi-final. The winning team will go into the Grand Final on the following weekend.
Footy predictions ■ Tyler Lewis of the Pakenham Gazette newspaper predicts Division 2 AFLOE ladder positions: 1. Warburton-Millgrove, 2. Kinglake, 3. Powelltown, 4. Yarra Junction, 5. Yarra Glen, 6. Broadford, 7. Yea, 8. Alexandra. The young journo predicts the flag to go to Warburton-Millgrove.
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Terry Gee top scores ■ The East Central District Rifle Association Inc shoot this week was over 500 yards and proved to be one of the most outstanding shoots for all participants. It was Terry Gee who showed the way with scoring shoots with two stages scoring 60.2 followed later with a 60.5. A great preparation for the 2020 shooting season and one that must give Terry great confidence in his technique and equipment. The interesting part of Saturday’s shoot was that everyone shot exceptionally small groups in the vertical plane and it was “That Violet Town Wind” flicking from left to right that caused the horizontal groups to stretch almost in a
straight line across the target. The shot plots on the computer screens showed most shooters had groups close to the desired the 50mm vertically, nice shooting indeed especially as everyone enjoyed this feature. A closer observation of the targets of showed that everyone was also very good at centring their shots in a comparatively small area of 50mm x 50mm maximum scoring zone of the 2m x 2m target and their note-books were full of comments about sight settings and of course what to do next time with that wind and how groups can be kept in the centre. The score card for Saturday Feb. 29, for
500yards. F Class Standard: Glenn Chisholm 57.4, 57.5,110.5 (20 scoring shots) = 283.02, Randell Underwood. 51, 57.1, 52.2 = 160.04, Roger King 58.02, Robert Irving 56.4 and Ted Plastow 42.01. F class open: Terry Gee 60.2, 60.5 = 120.7. Special thanks to the Saturday shooters and Glenn who did the preparation work required to undertake regular maintenance of the electronic targets as well as enjoying some very competitive shooting. The focus next week will be to complete the maintenance and bring the range equipment up to top condition before the Annual Easter Monday Prize shoot. - Robert Chaffe
SDCA home-and-away games KILMORE V YEA TIGERS Venue: Kilmore Cricket Ground Result: Kilmore Won First Innings Toss won by Kilmore Batted first: Kilmore 1st Innings - Kilmore K. Craddock, c D.L. Malcolm, b M. Steiner .............................................. 11 J. Butler, c C. Armstrong, b C.A. Malcolm ... 16 J. Walton, c M. Steiner, b C.A. Malcolm ....... 9 M. Rose, c R. Akers, b M. Steiner ................ 43 B.D. Trezise, b C.A. Malcolm ....................... 1 M. Davern, c R. Akers, b M., Steiner ........... 61 S. Topham, st R. Akers, b D. Evans .............. 15 B. Dawson, b C.A. Malcolm ........................ 58 C.A. Dennehy, c C. Armstrong, b A. Chisholm ............................................. 7 B. Buttler, c R. Akers, b C. Armstrong .......... 41 P. McDonald, not out ...................................... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 6, lb 9) ............................ 16 Total ............................................................ 279 Overs .......................................................... 78.0 FOW: 20 (K. Craddock),. 38 (J. Buttler), 41 (J. Walton), 45 (B.D. Trezise, 150 (M. Rose), 151 (M. Davern), 169 (S. Topham), 189 (C.A. Dennehy, 273 (B. Buttler), 279 (B. Dawson). Bowling (O-M-W-R): M. Steiner 18.0-2-3-54, A. Chisholm 10.0-2-1-40, C.A. Malcolm 14.12-4-51, C. Armstrong 15.0-3-1-47, D. Evans 14.0-5-1-45, C. Piggott 2.0-0-0-12, D.L. Malcolm 5.0-0-0-14. 1st Innings - Yea Tigers +D.L. Malcolm, c M. Rose, b S. Topham .... 22 D. Evans, c J. Walton, b C.A. Dennehy ........ 48 C. Armstrong, c B. Dawson, b C.A. Dennehy ......................................... 4 *M. Steiner, c & b B.D. Trezise .................. 30 +R. Akers, c J. Walton, b P. McDonald .......... 9 D. Pell, lbw b B. Buttler .................................. 4 A. Butterworth, c M. Rose, b B. Buttler ......... 0 C. Piggott, c P. McDonald, b C.A. Dennehy .. 20 A. Chisholm, c & b B. Dawson ..................... 8 C.A. Malcolm, not out .................................... 0 W. Dalton, c S. Topham, b C.A. Dennehy ..... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 3, lb 6) ............................ 10 Total ............................................................. 155 Overs .......................................................... 50.5 FOW: 63 (D. Evans), 67 (C. Armstrong), 90 (D.L. Malcolm), 103 (R. Akers), 121 (A. Butterworth), 131 (M. Steiner), 143 (A. Chisholm), 155 (C. Piggott), 155 (W. Dalton). Bowling: J. Buttler 9.0-4-0-12, B. Dawson 5.01-1-15, B. Buttler 14.0-4-2-32, S. Topham 8.02-1-30, C.A. Dennehy 6.5-2-4-12, P. McDonald 2.0-0-1-16
EASTERN HILL V BROADFORD
Venue: Kings Park Reserve Result: Eastern Hill won First Innings Toss won by: Broadford Batted first: Eastern Hill 1st Innings - Eastern Hill D.G. O’Sullivan, b J.P. Bradshaw ................. 24 H. Mehmet, b S.M. O’Neill ........................... 0 B.G. Bryant, run out (J.C. Martin) ................. 27 S. Feery, c S.M. O’Neill, b B. Hickey ........... 8 *B. Speechley, c M.J. Collier, b B. Hickey .... 1 M.W. Collard, c B. Hickey, b J.P. Bradshaw .. 6 O. Bryant, b J.P. Bradshaw ............................ 0 R. Gardner, not out ......................................... 37 J. Sutherland, c LK. Collier, b S.M. O’Neill .. 5 T. Rudd-Schmidt, c B. Hickey, b J.P. Bradshaw ......................................... 16
F.J. Lewis, not out ........................................... 0 Extras (nb 8, w 0, b 2, lb 1) ............................ 11 Total ................................................. 9/135 (dec) Overs ......................................................... 69.2 FOW: 1 (H. Mehmet), 43 (D.G. O’Sullivan), 55 (B.G. Bryant), 63 (B. Speechley), 68 (S. Feery), 70 (O. Bryant), 71 (M.W. Collard), 81 (J. Sutherland), 135 (T. Rudd-Schmidt). Bowling: S.M. O’Neill 14.0-7-2-28, T. Shell 8.02-0-25, B. Hickey 20.0-12-2-31, J.P. Bradshaw 20.2-10-4-32, B.G. Hobbs 7.0-2-0-16. 1st Innings - Broadford M.J. Collier, c J. Sutherland, b B.G. Bryant ............................................. 2 A.A. Gleeson, c M.W. Collard, b J. Sutherland ........................................... 1 B. Hickey, c D.G. O’Sullivan, b. J. Sutherland .......................................... 0 J.C. Martin, c F.J. Lewis, b B.G. Bryant ........ 5 B.G. Hobbs, c T. Rudd-Schmidt, b B.G. Bryant ............................................ 29 +L. Coller, c T. Rudd-Scmidt, b B.G. Bryant ............................................. 7 E.W Mills, c D.G. O’Sullivan b F.J. Lewis .... 8 *G. Hobbs, lbw b J. Sutherland ...................... 3 J.P. Bradshaw, b J. Sutherland ....................... 2 S.M. O’Neill, c T. Rudd-Schmidt, b M.W. Collard .......................................... 5 T. Shell. not out ............................................ 26 Extras (nb 2, w 0, b 0, lb 3) ............................. 5 Total .............................................................. 93 Overs .......................................................... 48.3 FOW: 3 (A.A. Gleeson), 3 (M.J. Collier), 7 (B. Hickey), 9 (J.C. Martin), 19 (L. Collier), 31 (E.W Mills), 34 (G. Hobba), 36 (J.P. Bradshaw), 57 (S.M. O’Neill), 93 (B.G. Hobba). Bowling: J. Sutherland 16.0-9-4-17, B.G. Bryant 13.3-5-4-24, F.J. Lewis 6.0-1-1-22, T. RuddSchmidt 8.0-3-0-14, M.W. Collard 8.0-3-0-14, D.G. O’Sullivan 1.0-0-0-5. 2nd Innings - Eastern Hill D.G. O’Sullivan, c J.C. Martin, b J.P. Bradshaw ......................................... 10 M.W. Collard, lbw b S.M. O’Neill ................. 0 B.G. Bryant, not out (S.M. O’Neill) ................ 1 S. Feery, c G. Hobba, b J.P. Bradshaw .......... 9 O. Bryant, c B.G. Hobba, b S.M. O’Neill ...... 3 *B. Speechley, not out .................................... 6 R. Gardner, not out .......................................... 2 H. Mehmet, dnb J. Sutherland, dnb T. Rudd-Schmidt, dnb F.J. Lewis, dnb Extras (nb 3, w 0, b 0, lb 0) ............................ 3 Total ........................................................... 5/34 Overs ............................................................ 7.0 FOW: 2 (M.W. Collard), 3 (B.G. Bryant), 21 (S. Feery), 25 (O. Bryant), 27 (D.G. O’Sullivan). Bowling: S.M. O’Neill 4.0-0-2-24, J.P. Bradshaw 3.0-0-2-10.
Sports Shorts
■ AFL Outer East is are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join its team in a Part Time Netball Operations CoOrdinator Position. ■ The AFL Outer East is seeking some new Tribunal Panel members to add to its existing volunteer group. Tribunal hearings are mainly held on Tuesday evenings when required and occasionally on other nights at Kilsyth Centre of Excellence. Members attend on a roster basis .
Yea Golf Club Gender luncheon ■ With nearly 40 in attendance on Wednesday (Feb. 26), the Gender Luncheon saw the men provide and cater lunch at Yea as payment for losing this year’s competition . There were many compliments from the ladies about the standard and quality of food presented. Head Chef Gary Pollard pointed out, the standard will be expected to be as high from the ladies next year. Golf played earlier in the day was a little tricky with the greens cored and sanded the day before. But the winner Martin Lowe (16) had no troubles and carded a fine 38 points. Second on CB was Ray Partridge (25) from Rob O’Halloran (18) and Chris Smith (26) all on 34 points. Gary Pollard (12) was fifth with 33. Jeff Aurisch was NTP on the 18th and President Ivor Brayley took out the Club Award on CB. Lorraine Callander, with 32 points, won the Ladies Competition with Captain Vicky Butler second with 30 points. Many thanks to all the members who assisted on coring day on Tuesday. Next time we will arrange morning and afternoon crews. Vets on Thursday saw local Terry Chaplain and Eildon’s Colin Long team together for 45 points to come second in the 4Ball at Euroa.
Win for Billy ■ Golf on Saturday was a stableford event with 16 men playing. Winner with an extraordinary score of 43 points was Bill Dredge (19). Great result for a man who mows the greens. Second and third both had great scores as well with new member Phil Armstrong (31) and Chris Smith (25) with 42 and 41 respectively. NTP on the 10th for 2 was Neil Peterson and Paul Hildebrand secured the Club Award. Ten members visited the Cobden Golf Club for part of their golf week on the weekend. Friday night saw a 9 hole 2 Person Ambrose played. It was followed by a 28 Hole Stroke Event played on Saturday. Yes 28 Holes. You play the 14 holes twice. With fast greens, couch fairways and several creek crossings the Cobden course is rated 121 with a scratch score of 69 par 71. Therefore all Yealiens lost about three strokes off their handicap they have at Yea. Thank heavens for golf carts on Saturday as the round took 6½ hours to play. Best of the Yealiens was Rick Wills with a nett 118. Next year, early planning will see us play on the February races weekend with 18 holes Stableford on the Saturday and on Sunday an 18 Hole 3 Person Ambrose. Friday sees the nine hole two-person Ambrose starting at 5pm. This is followed by dinner at the clubhouse at 7pm. Members to bring a casserole or salad. - Alan Pell
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Trades & Services Directory TERMITE CONTROL
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Alexandra
Alexandra
Taylor Bay
Alexandra
NEW
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NEW
Stylish Living:• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home on approx. 800sqm • Open plan living with split system, gas log fire & ducted vacuum system • Under cover outdoor area, double garage and huge lockup shed $480,000
Quality Designer Living:• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Hedger Constructions built home • Open plan living with split system heating and cooling • Double lock up garage with drive through access • Bi fold doors to undercover outdoor area & 5KW solar system $475,000
Thornton
Light and Bright first home:• 3 bedroom weather board home on approx. 800sqm • Living area with Open fire place, free standing wood heater and split system • Superb back yard with in ground pool and undercover BBQ area $375,000
Ideal 2 bedroom holiday home on 1.2Ac • Open plan living with open fire place & split system heating and cooling • Large deck taking in country views • Double lockup shed, short stroll to the water $350,000
Alexandra
Alexandra
AUCTION: FRIDAY, MARCH 20– 12 NOON
‘Historic Thornton Primary School’ Unique opportunity to re-develop the old Thornton Primary School. Excellent proximity to the Goulburn River in the township of Thornton offering 2 titles of flat usable land just under 2 acres. Original classroom weatherboard building, shelter shed and toilet block. Magnificent ancient Oak Trees Endless possibilities with this rare offering.
Invest or retire!:• Low maintenance 2 Bedroom 2 bathroom unit • Split System heating & Cooling • Currently leased unit May 2020 for $285 p/w • Quiet backyard, fully enclosed $315,000
Landmark Harcourts Alexandra 56 Grant Street, Alexandra I 5772 3444
Director/ Sales Specialist- Belinda Hocking 0418 115 574 Sales Specialist- Jody Murphy 0422 184 231 1392 Ghin Ghin Road, Ghin Ghin - $440,000 -$490,000
A Slice of Heaven With views to die for on a manageable 4 acres, this cosy 3 bedroom, 2 living room home has large picture windows looking across undulating hills and down into the Yea valley. Timber look floors and open plan living with wood heater and reverse-cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort. The property is currently run as a popular holiday rental that has strong bookings all year round or simply keep it all for yourself & enjoy the picturesque Highlands. This is the perfect escape to unwind from a hectic lifestyle. Easy to maintain, only 15 minutes from Yea and your slice of Heaven. $440.000 - $490.000
Lot 1/26 Smith St, Yea. Vacant land, ready to build. $195,000
Build your dream home:• Located in a quiet cul-de sac is this parcel of land measuring 825m2 • Ready to build your dream home. • Great views of the surrounding hills, with northerly aspect. • Power, town water, sewerage and telecommunications ready to connect to. $115,000
41 & 46 Yea Springs Drive, Yea. 2 brand new homes . $580,000 and $592,000
2 New homes in beautiful "Yea Springs" A brand-new home, currently under construction in the "Yea Springs" Estate. The peak of country living from the day you move in, watching it grow and mature into a sought-after community that you will be proud to call home. A Place to Call Your Own. With tree lined boulevards to welcome you home each day, and a thriving township just a stone's throw away, you'll have everything your heart desires at "Yea Springs". A quality built, 4 bedroom, 2-bathroom home is complete with premium upgrades and tasteful color pallet, with a complete landscaping, alfresco & driveway package, still allowing plenty of room for a large shed, if so required. All with direct access to hectares of peaceful waterway paths and open green space, a golf club plus the great Victorian rail trail. A choice of 2 homes, currently under constructions on Lot 41 and Lot 46. $580,000 and $592,000
34 Killingworth Rd, Yea. Vacant land. SOLD
SOLD
Elevated Land with stunning countryside views Imagine yourself with a prime piece of land with stunning rural views with the potential to build your own dream home to suit all your needs. The street is elevated and close to High street Yea, where you do indeed get amazing countryside views. This is a residential block but has a feel of wide open spaces due to the outlook. The location is minutes from schools, Churches, Doctors, café, restaurants, highway, the shopping precinct all while being secluded and on a no through road/local traffic, out of the bustling main streets. This is an amazing opportunity to get into the ever growing property market. First home buyers may be eligible for a government grant. If design is not your thing and you prefer a package, you're covered there as well. $195,000
2.8 (approx) - Blissfull acres a stone throw from Yea This once in a lifetime opportunity presents itself to secure one of the finest and last remaining acreage allotments on the fringe of Yea's township in a most sought after area. Consisting of 2.8 acres (approx.) Lot 3, 34 Killingworth Road is the perfect blank canvas for the discerning buyer who will fully appreciate this opportunity to capitalise on this property's unique position offering an exquisite lifestyle. The well cleared block provides peace and tranquillity so you can escape to serene lush surroundings, punctuated by the sounds of colourful birdlife and panoramic views of the surrounding ranges all within 5 minutes' walk into this beautiful old country town. To find such quality land in a location that's just 1.1 kms from the shopping precinct and 112 km's to the Melbourne CBD, world class wineries and restaurants at your doorstep and all the lifestyle options the Murrindindi Shire is renowned for, don't miss your opportunity to build and move into this exclusive acreage. Price by Negotiation $397,000 - $435,000
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