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■ The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ordered Yarra Ranges Shire Council to pay application fees and daily hearing fees to Sharon Keeble over an appeal about property at Symons St, Healesville.

Tribunal Senior Member

Laurie Hewat ordered that the Council pay $1380.97 within 30 days, and made no application regarding costs.

Ms Keeble lodged the appeal about a matter involving 17 Symons St, Healesville. Ms Keeble complained about the Shire’s failure to grant a permit within the prescribed time.

Ms Keeble sought to construct a second dwelling, re-

move vegetation, and construct a front fence, demolishing the old fence.

Earlier this year, the Shire had indicated to the Tribunal that it would allow a permit subject to conditions. Ms Keeble was opposed to the conditions.

The Tribunal had issued the permit, and removed the conditions that Ms Keeble opposed.

Mr Hewat said he invited the Shire to make a written submission, and it had contested

the application to reimburse the application fee.

The planning permit had been lodged in December 2021, and the application for review was made in October last year.

The Shire Council conceded that there had been a delay. Total days elapsed at the time of the application for review was 114.

The Council sought to justify its failure to grant a permit based on the nature and complexity of the application.

“I am not persuaded by the Council’s submission on this point,” Mr Hewat said.

Ms Keeble sought $24,946 in her claim.

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Local Briefs

Park petition

■ Murrindindi Council is due to receive a 56-signature petition at its meeting tonight (Wed., June 28) titled “Save the Swale –Leckie Park”.

The petition, from Ruth Selover, is calling for Council “to continue the Leckie Park Swale Trial for its planned two-year duration and not to mow this area during the two-year commitment.”

Councillors are likely to refer the petition to be considered as part of the wider Alexandra community consultation process to determine the preference for changes to the Leckie Park and UT Creek precinct.

Eildon releases

■ Releases from Lake Eildon reduced from 12,000 ML/d to 10,500 ML/d from Monday (June 26) this week.

Hub on the move

■ The City of Whittlesea welcomes news that purchase of land for the Inland Rail intermodal terminal in Beveridge has been completed and that designs are progressing.

Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said an announcement had been made by National Intermodal that 1100 hectares of land had been purchased.

“We are pleased to see work continuing towards delivery of this important project,” she said.

“The intermodal freight terminal is expected to deliver an enormous boost to local employment with some 20,000 jobs required for both construction and ongoing operations and it will contribute $3.5 billion to the economy each year,” Ms Wilson said.

Firearm charge

■ Police from Epping arrested a man and seized a firearm following a check of a vehicle in Bundoora on Monday morning (Juen26).

Officers were on patrol, as part of Operation Trinity, when a car’s brake lights caught their attention in an empty shopping centre carpark on Plenty Rd about 2.30am.

Police spoke with the male driver and passenger before enquiries revealed the passenger was wanted by Police in relation to another matter.

A search of the 18-year-old uncovered an alleged imitation firearm which was seized by Police.

The Fitzroy North teen has been charged with possess imitation firearm, possess a schedule 4 poison and theft of motor vehicle and theft following an aggravated burglary in Malvern East last week.

He has been bailed to appear before court later this year.

Operation Trinity is a dedicated city-wide operation in place targeting aggravated burglaries and associated car thefts, which increased markedly post the pandemic.

This has been driven by predominantly youth offenders targeting unlocked homes, with the intention of stealing car keys.

Local police from Southern Metro, North West Metro and Inner Eastern Melbourne are teaming up as part of the operation.

■ The Eildon electorate has missed out on State Budget expenditure items, local MLA Cindy McLeish told State Parliament last Thursday (June 22).

“Locally for me, as I said earlier, I did not get much at all. We have emergency services that are really needing investment and have missed out again,” Ms McLeish told the Legislative Assembly.

“Hoddles Creek CFA have been on the drawing board for ages, and everybody down there and at the other CFA stations and the districts all know that Hoddles Creek needs investment to upgrade their facility.

“Yarck seems to have dropped off. It was up in the top list of the infrastructure needs of the CFA. They want to move it from the tiny tin shed with ridiculous access at the back from the main street of Yarck around the corner to where the land is already purchased, so all they need to do is pop it up.

“Mansfield – the SES station needs an upgrade. They know that. The Council have sorted out where the emergency services precinct will be, and the SES station and the ambulance station in Mansfield have been in the top few, for the better part of a decade, of those needing investment.

“For a while it took the Council having to sort out where they wanted that investment to go. They have done that, and I would have expected, and in fact I think everybody expected, that there would be investment made there.

“Sporting clubs that have gone without need facility upgrades. The Yea Football Netball Club needs its ground resurfaced. They lost games last year, and they have been unable now to field sides.

“It also impacts cricket. Cricket is going along okay, but they need new nets at the cricket grounds, and the football ground needs a resurface.

“The Wesburn Junior Football Club is a great success story. They are doing so well, but their facilities are completely degraded. They have, like Warburton actually, a wood-fire heater in their change rooms to do the heating –it is one of the quirks of country electorates.

“But the clubrooms certainly need to be developed, because we have males and females playing junior football and you cannot have them all getting changed in the one space.

“The community leisure centre in Alexandra has a leaking roof. They need a new floor there.

“In Healesville the Queens Park sporting facility is really, really dodgy for away teams. I think the member for Evelyn’s family actually went and played there and could attest to that. I have certainly been there a number of times.

“And the pavilion at Don Road – the sporting complex – needs doing. Some simple schools infrastructure is needed.

“At Wesburn Primary School we have been screaming for years and years and years for 40-kilometre zone flashing lights out on the Warburton Highway. It is a big sweeping bend with a lot of traffic and foggy, very ordinary conditions a lot of times. Traffic does not slow down,” Ms McLeish said.

Press pressure

■ Murrindindi businessman and farmer Larry Fallon has been featured in the Herald Sun, in a report warning that Victoria faces ‘catastrophic’ flooding as result of mismanagement of Lake Eildon.

The report says that Mr Fallon has spent more than $100,000 in attempts to repair damage at his Whanregarwen property.

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Dancing The Night Away at Alexandra Shire Hall

Pavilion opens

■ The Chirnside Park Veterans teams are celebrating the completion of Kimberley Reserve pavilion in what they say will help encourage more girls to play games.

Yarra Ranges Council finished construction on the new sporting facility at Kimberley Reserve earlier this year, with the $4.7 million pavilion replacing the original building.

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‘Insult to timber workers’

■ The loss of the timber industry locally has been raised in State Parliament by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

“One of the things that I want to talk about is the shock shutdown of the timber industry, which was given six months and not six years under the guise that this will create certainty,” Ms McLeish said.

Merton bus stop

sation claims. A number of the people with businesses there have already laid staff off.

“To get a contract with VicForests, part of the contract conditions was that you needed to invest in new gear, whether that was a skidder, a harvester or a processor, and to do so they had to take out loans.

■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has spoken in State Parliament about Merton’s bus stop: “My question is to the Minister for Public Transport [Ben Carroll], and I ask it on behalf of the proprietors of the service station at Merton and many community members.

“The Government has plans to build a new bus stop in the immediate vicinity of the service station in Merton on the busy Maroondah Highway.

“Clarity around the plans and community consultation is lacking. Will the minister ensure that proper consultation occurs, that the plans are provided to the community and that the location is one that does not impact on the business of the service station and post office?

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“Well, let me tell you, there is zero certainty at the minute.

“Everybody who works in that industry has no idea what is going on.

“They have been given zero information from the government, and so there is less certainty now than there ever was.

“There are some people that will be happy with this; I am certainly not happy with it.

“The 2500 workers in the native timber industry will not be. They were completely insulted by a press release spruiking the government’s free TAFE program and how that is going to help them retrain.

“What an insult to them. Some of these people have only worked in the bush for 40 years or more and think they do not have the skills to undertake a course at TAFE, and nor do they have the desire or the interest.

“What is clear to me is these guys do not want to be on unemployment benefits, but they are terribly stressed about what is going to happen to them.

“The harvest and haulage workers are unsure whether they are going to be included in the compen-

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“People have had to borrow against their houses to have that contract. Now those contracts are being pulled from them, and they are left with a loan.

“They are left with machinery that they are unlikely to be able to sell on the secondhand market because it is going to be flooded.

“So they are really, really feeling the pinch here and the stress. For communities the supply chain runs deep.

“They service the machinery, they service the tools and they provide the fuel.

“The timber sector represents $7.6 billion in economic activity per annum in Australia, and we have got in Victoria $770 million in revenue.

“The demand for timber has never been higher. People want high-end timber in their homes for furniture, for windows, for fittings and for staircases.

“Everyone is extremely worried that the location being discussed will greatly impact driver and pedestrian safety. The fuel company have advised this location would make fuel delivery near impossible.

“The many B-double trucks and cars towing boats and caravans that fill up there will have enormous difficulty navigating a stop built very close to the bowsers. There could be accidents waiting to happen, but they can be avoided. I urge the minister’s immediate attention,” Ms McLeish said.

Doreen shooting

■ Mill Park detectives have arrested a man and located multiple firearms during warrants in Doreen on Tuesday last week (June 20).

Police responded to reports of a gunshot that struck a vehicle on Bridge Inn Rd in Doreen on May 28.

The mother and teenage child in the car were not injured during the incident.

Police executed warrants at addresses in Doreen on Tuesday afternoon.

Nine firearms, ammunition and other prohibited weapons including a sword, knuckle dusters and a butterfly knife were seized.

A 47-year-old year old man was arrested and has been charged with non-prohibited person possess firearms, possess prohibited weapons and possess ammunition without a licence.

He was bailed to appear in Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on November 15.

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“Where are they going to get this timber now? This is not about chips and paper like the Greens would have you believe.

“Timber is a source that will absorb carbon. It is good for the environment. The government have virtually said there is going to be no transition to plantation,” Ms McLeish said.

■ Monday night’s meeting (Mon., June 26) of Whittlesea ity Council was likely to have a section closed to the public, according to the agenda.

The meeting, being held whilst The Local Paper went to press, was set to discuss:

■ High Performing Organisation

■ Liveable Neighbourhoods

■ Strong Local Economy

■ Sustainable Environment

■ Connected Communities

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■ Murrindindi Shire Council is likely to consider a small number of grants at its meeting on Wednesday night (June 28):

■ Lions Club of Marysville and District Inc

– Marysville Music Weekend – Event of State Significance - $17,000

■ Murrindindi Film Society - Season 2023

– Fee Reduction - $75

■ Kinglake Ranges Cemetery Trust - Planning Permit Extension – Fee Reduction$136.50.

Back on Committee

■ Murrindindi Council is set to re-appoint Dr Craig Nisbet as an Audit and Risk Committee independent member for a second three-year term ending June 30, 2026.

It is likely that there will be an increase in remuneration for the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee from $500 to $650 per meeting, commencing next week.

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■ Costs of plumbing expected by Murrindindi Shire Council over five years are expected to grow from $1.5 million to $2.8 million, says a report to Councillors.

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?Is Murrindindi Council falling into old habits and playing favourites with local media outlets? A column called ‘Council Conversations’ was offered to one newspaper group (whose audit says it has just 15 online subscribers), but not The Local Paper. Not to worry, the column by Mayor Cr John Walsh wasn’t all that interesting anyway.

‘Half-wit grub’ jibe at MP

■ Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’s standard of debate was revealed in State Parliament last week when he labelled Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish as a “half-wit grub”.

Mr Andrews’s abusive conduct towards a woman was challenged by Ms McLeish.

Ms McLeish: On a point of order, Speaker, I believe that the Premier called me a ‘halfwit grub’. I find that absolutely offensive. It is a shame on him, and I ask him to withdraw.

The Speaker: Order! The Premier to withdraw.

Mr Andrews: In deference to you, Speaker, I withdraw. [Members interjecting.]

The Speaker: Order! The Premier withdrew. [Members interjecting.] Order! The house will come to order.

Mr Pesutto: On a point of order, Speaker, I heard the Premier withdraw the comment, but I think he owes an apology to this house, the Victorian people and the member for Eildon. You apologise. That is a disgraceful comment.

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■ Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Women, was asked if she would apologise for the conduct towards a woman in her workplace.

Praise for Truck Show

■ The success of the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show over the King’s Birthday weekend has received recognition in State Parliament.

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Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish described the Show as “another ripper which provided a great benefit to the community of Alexandra and neighbouring areas”.

“Around 15,000 people flocked to Alexandra to check out the 330 trucks, 100 utes and 45 rods on display.

“The annual truck show is considered one of the best in Australia, with the ABC reporting it is the largest one-day event on regional Victoria’s calendar – and it is run by a committee of 10 members. It is very impressive.

“This free event provides a huge economic boost for the local community, with approximately $1.4 million brought into

the town of Alexandra and $3.1 million for the surrounding areas.

“Thousands of visitors booked out accommodation and eateries and shopped at local businesses over the long weekend.

“The event is a fabulous fundraising opportunity for local community organisations.

“The Alexandra kinder-

arten sold the most delicious hot beef and gravy rolls. Volunteers from the schools, Rotary, Lions, Scouts and sporting clubs were all on hand to help make this event the success that it is.

“The only downside was that it is likely to be the last time we see the very popular woodchop here.

“It is difficult for community groups in regional Victoria to get funding assistance, so an event like this is a real opportunity to make a positive difference.

“This year it is mental health that will benefit.

“ Committee President Ayden Embling, together with all committee members, did an excellent job organising and executing the day.

“It was no easy feat – just imagine parking 330 trucks at 4 am,” Ms McLeish told the Legislative Assembly.

‘Action needed at Seville’

■ Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence last week told Parliament of action that is needed at Seville.

“Seville Football Netball Club, Seville Cricket Club and the entire Seville and Yarra Valley community want to know when the government will deliver its promised upgrades to the pavilion at Seville Recreation Reserve,” Ms Vallence told the Legislative Assembly.

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“Only months after a $5 million promise was made to our community for these facility upgrades, the state budget handed down just one month ago had no provision of funds expressly for this project, not a single cent allocated and no certainty that the $5 million was even set aside for Seville

“In fact Seville did not even rate a mention in the Andrews Labor Government’s state budget. No wonder local residents think that this is yet another broken promise by this tired Labor Government.

“The action I seek is for the Minister for Community Sport to detail: where – in what budget paper and on what page – the commitment is for Seville Recreation Reserve with upgrades to the pavilion, including the femalefriendly change rooms, and in what year of this term these works will be completed.”

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● ● ● ● Heather and John Drysdale at the Country Club Hotel.

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to see the closure of Yea’s Country Club Hotel on Sunday night (June 25), with the retirement of John and Heather Drysdale. As yet, a search for new lessees has not been fruitful.

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MURRINDINDI HAS ITS OWN LOCAL NEWSPAPER DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

MURRINDINDI HAS ITS OWN LOCAL NEWSPAPER DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Back in 1868, Alexandra was a gold mining town, that also depended on dairying and timber for its i ncome.

Yea, then known as Muddy Creek, was a burgeoning district, but the town was defined as being between ‘the two bridges’ - one to Seymour, one t o Alexandra.

Way back then, Alexandra had a paid-circulation newspaper designed for those h orse-and-buggy days.

The Standard was a thin single sheet. At Yea, from 1885, The Telegraph - followed by The Chronicle - reported on the town.

Times change. It is no longer 1868 or 1885. In 2023, people look beyond the town’s bridges for their lifestyles.

At Alexandra, many families do their banking at Healesville, and their supermarket shopping at Lilydale, Chirnside Park and beyond.

Junior footballers travel as far away at Moama for their matches. The district’s netballers have competitors as distant as Berwick and Off icer.

In local football, players and supporters travel weekly to places like Warburton, Powellt own and Broadford.

At Yea, many families do their weekly shopping at centres such as Seymour, Greensborough and Northland.

Kinglake’s sports people travel to NFNL competitors including Kilmore, Reservoir, Laurimar and Northcote.

They shop at places including Whittlesea and Yarra Glen. Throughout the region, many travel across Melbourne for their leisure activities.

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As hands-on Editor of The Local Paper, Ash Long knows that readers want to know the doings of their local neighbours ... but they also have a genuine interest of what’s making news in the next town, and nearby neighbourhoods.

Ash has been in the news business since 1969. Since the early 1970s, he has been bringing local news together.

Just on 40 years ago, Ash bought The Yea Chronicle business, and operated it for 10 years. He grew that business to have additional editions in Broadford, the Diamond Valley, Kilmore, Kinglake, Mill Park, Nagambie, Seymour, Whittlesea and the Yarra Ranges.

It became The Advertiser group, and in 2009 became The Phoenix weekly newspaper, giving away $1.3 million in free advertising to local businesses doing it tough after the Black Saturday bushfires.

The Local Paper was a free section, and in 2016 became its own standalone title throughout Murrindindi.

The ‘Regional Edition’ covers Murrindindi, as well as the neighbouring rural areas of Mansfield, Mitchell, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Yarra Ranges.

The print run of The Local Paper for these areas is 4070 copies for each print issue. By comparison, their own latest audit figures show The Standard has 1220 paid copies, and The Chronicle prints just 335 copies.

Estimated average readership for each print issue of

Local Paper is 9768 readers. On top of that, AWStats (Jan. 2023) say there were 2709 unique visitors at the Local Paper website, 4944 visits, 18,536 pages, and 40,587 hits. That means an online readership of 10,147 each issue. Total combined print-online readership of The Local Paper is 19,915 copies.

On the other hand, the combined online readership of The Standard and The Chronicle is listed by their auditors as just 15 copies. Yes, fifteen.

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SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Haileybury 6.8 (44) d Old Scoltch 3.16 (34). Collegians 14.13 (95) d Old Melburnians 3.7 (25). University Blacks 9.19 (71) d Caulfield Grammarians 3.7 (25). University Blues 12.10 (82) d Old Brighton 6.6 (42). St Kevins 13.14 (92) d Old Xaverians 6.10 (46).

Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Scotch d Old Haileybury (forfeit). Collegians 11.11 (77) d Old Melburnians 5.8 (38). University Blacks 13.15 (93) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.2 (38). University Blues 9.14 (68) d Old Brighton 8.9 (57). Old Xaverians 8.10 (58) d St Kevins 9.2 (56).

Premier B Men’s. St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 8.8 (56) d Old Geelong 6.12 (48). Old Tribity 8.13 (61) d AJAX 7.7 (49). Williamstown CXYMD 11.6 (72) d Beaumaris 6.15 (51). Fitzroy 16.11 (107) d Monash Blues 7.7 (49). St Bernards 5.13 (43) d De La Salle

5.5 (35).

Premier B Men’s Rserves. St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 5.4 (34) d Old Geelong 2.15 (27). Old Trinity 13.25 (103) d AJAX 4.4 (28). W illiamstown CYMS 13.12 (90) d Beaumaris6.9 (45). Fitzroy 15.19 (109) d Monash Blues 0.3 (3). St Bernards 12.19 (91) d De La Salle 3.8 (26).

Premier C Men’s. Hampton Rovers 9.8 (62) d Parkdale vultures 7.11 (53). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 8.22 (70) d Ormond

4.3 (27). Mazenod oc 13.18 (96) d Marcellin OC 5.9 (39). Old Camberwell Grammarians

7.8 (56) d PEGD 6.3 (39). Old Carey: Bye.

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Parkdale

Vultures 11.9 (75) d Hampton Rovers 1.4 (10).

Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 12.16 (88) d

Ormond 5.4 (34). Mazenod OC 13.9 (87) d

Marcellin OC 5.9 (39). PEGS 8.9 (57) d Old

Camberwell Grammarians 5.5 (35). Old Carey:

Bye.

Division 1. UHS-VU 14.19 (103) d Ivanhoe

1.5 (11). Prahran 17.12 (114) d West Brunswick 5.5 (35). Oakleigh 10.15 (75) d Old Peninsula 6.8 (44). Glen Eira 10.8 (68) d

Kew 2.12 (24). Preston Bullants 11.10 (76)

d Therry Penola 8.11 (59).

Division 1 Reserves. UHS-VU 19.29 (141) d Ivanhoe 0.1 (1). Prahran 8.6 (54) d

West Brunswick 7.9 (51). Oakleigh 14.10 (94)

d Old Peninsula 4.6 (30). Glen Eira 13.7 (85)

d Kew 5.5 (35). Therry Penola 6.7 (43) d

Preston Bullants 5.5 (35).

Division 2. Whitefriars 9.17 (71) d St Mary’s Salesian 7.7 (49). South Melbourne

Districts 9.10 (64) d Old Paradians 3.7 (25).

Parkside 18.6 (114) d Brunswick 7.7 (49).

Old Yarra Cobras 10.11 (71) d Bulleen Templestowe 4.5 (29). MHSOB 10.24 (84) d Aquinas

8.4 (52).

Division 2 Reserves. Whitefrairs 12.6 (78) d St Mary’s Salesian 6.14 (50). South Melbourne Districts 3.10 (28) d Old Paradiansx

3.2 (20). Parkside 8.124 (62) d Brunswick

6.6 (42). Old Yarra Cobras 9.15 (69) d Bulleen

Templestowe 3.7 (25). MHSOB 12.17 (89) d

Aquinas 3.9 (27).

Division 3. Elsternwick 9./11 (65) d Canterbury 8.9 (57). Richmond Cenjtral 14.17 (101) d Swinburne University 7.12 (54). Hawthorn 30.15 (195) d Power House 8.9 (57). Wattle Park 14.12 (96) d La Trobe University

3.7 (25).

Division 3 Reserves. Richmond Central 24.19 (163) d Swinburne University 3.2 (20).

Hawthorn 19.18 (132) d Power House 3.7 (25)(. Wattle Park 10.12 (72) d La Trobe University 5.5 (35). Canterbury 11.15 (81) d Wattle Park 10.12 (72).

Division 4. Box Hill North 8.12 (60) drew with North Brunswick 8.12 (60). Albert Park 12.21 (93) d St Johns 7.6 (48). Masala 12.13 (85) d Eley Park 5.10 (40).

Division 4 Reserves. North Brunswick 16.129 (115) d Box Hill North 5.5 (35). St Johns 10.13 (73) d Albert Park 7.4 (46). Eley Park v Masala.

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division. Park Orchards 11.12 (78) d Norwood 9.9 (63). East Ringwood 15.10 (100) d Doncaster 5.8 (38). Vermont 9.9 (63) d Berwick 5.2 (32). Rowville 17.13 (115) d Blackburn 11.8 (74). Noble Park 8.11 (59) d

South Croydon 5.1 (31). Doncaster East 9.10

(64) d Balwyn 3.14 (32).

Division 1. Bayswater 11.8 (74) d

Beaconsfield 7.7 (49). South Belgrave 13.14

(92) d Montrose 8.11 (59). Mooroolbark 9.14

(68) d Croydon 4.4 (28). North Ringwood 9.11

(65) d Lilydale 7.8 (50). Mitcham 12.19 (91)

d Wantirna South 7.2 (44).

Division 2. Ringwood 11.8 (74) d Templestowe 3.5 (23). Knox 10.8 (68) d Upper

Fermtree Gully 3.15 (33). East Burwood 14.4

(88) d Waverley Blues 12.13 (85). Mulgrave

15.15 (105) d The Basin 7.6 (48). Boronia

14.17 (101) d Heathmont 4.11 (35).

Division 3. Donvale 23.13 (151) d

Coldstream 2.9 (21). Fairpark 10.10 (70) d

Silvan 8.15 (63). Ferntree Gully 8.6 (54) d

Whitehorse Pioneers 2.8 (20). Oakleigh District 17.10 (112) d Warrandyte 9.8 (62).

Division 4. Forest Hill 12.17 (89) d

Croydon North MLOC 5.7 (37). Chirnside Park

12.12 (84) d Nunawading 7.7 (49). Kilsyth

9.10 (64) d Surrey Park 4.9 (33). Scoresby:

Bye.

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Aberfeldie 24.13 (157) ed Avondale Heights 6.5 (41). Essendon Doutta

Stars 7.9 (51) d Airport West 6.11 (47).

Greenvale 6.9 (35) d Strathmore 5.6 (36). East Keilor 11.21 (87) d Maribyrnong Park

10.4 (64). Keilor 14.16 (100) d Pascoe Vale

6.5 (41).

Division 1. Keilor Park 9.7 (61) d Tullamarine 7.10 (52). Deer Park 15.12 (103) d Roxburgh Park 10.5 (65). Craigieburn 19.7

(121) d Glenroy 9.14 (68). West Coburg 14.25

(109) d Rupertswood 9.7 (61). Westmeadows

8.6 (54) d Hillside 5.9 (39). St Albans 8.23

(71) d Moonee Valley 7.10 (52)(.

Division 2. Northern Saints 8.10 (58) d Burnside Heights 5.12 (42). Sunbury Kangaroos 13.9 (87) d Coburg Districts 7.12 (54), Oak Park 14.11 (95) d East Sunbury 8.10

(58). Taylors Lakes 14.8 (92) d Hadfield 5.9 (39).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 17.15 (117) d Bonbeach 6.10 (48). Pines 14.15 (99) d Frankston Bombers 5.5 (35).

Frankston YCW 13.9 (87) d Sorrenbto 8.7 (55).

Mt Eliza 8.7 (55) d Langwarrin 6.5 (41). Red Hill 6.8 (44) d Rosebud 4.10 (34). Division 1 Reserves. Dromana 9.11 (65)

d Bonbeach 4.3 (27). Frankston Bombers 7.8

d Pines 6.10 (46). Sorrento 9.5 (59) d Frankston YCW 8.10 (58). Langwarrin 13.9 (87) d Mt Eliza 3.7 (25). Red Hill 13.11 (89)

d Rosebud 4.5 (29).

Division 2 Seniors. Karingal 12.18 (90)

d Chelsea 8.10 (58). Crib Point 12.13 (85) d Rye 7.7 (49). Mornington 14.10 (94) d Devon Meadows 13.10 (88). Edithvale-Aspendale 12.11 (83) d Seaford 7.12 (54). Hastings 9.7

(61) d Tyabb 8.4 (52). Somerville 12.15 (87)

d Pearcedale 11.9 (75).

Division 2 Reserves. Karingal 10.6 (66)

d Chelsea 7.6 (48). Crib Point 7.12 (54) d Rye 4.4 (28). Mornington 11.9 (75) d Devon Meadows 6.8 (44). Edithvale-Aspendale 5.6

(36) d Seaford 3.6 (24). Hastings 11.9 (76) d

Tyabb 3.3 (21). Somerville 15.12 (102) d

Pearcedale 2.2 (14).

■ Northern Football Netball League. Di-

vision 1 Seniors. Bundoora 12.9 (81) d

Banyule 7.6 (48). Macleod 13.13 (91) d Greensborough 8.8 (56). Hurstbridge 11.11

(77) d West Preston Lakeside 8.7 (55). Heidelberg 6.7 (43) d North Heidelberg 2.11 (23).

Montmorency 10.13 (73) d Whittlesea 2.8

(20).

Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 25.16

(166) d Bundoora 7.8 (50). Greensborough 11.9 (75) d Macleod 2.8 (20). West Preston Lakeside 11.15 (81) d Hurstbridge 6.6 (42).

Heidelberg 16.13 (109) d North Heidelberg

3.3 (21). Montmorency 12.9 (80) d Whittlesea 5.8 (38).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Eltham 10.7 (67)

d North Heidelberg 4.7 (31). Bundoora 9.7

(61) d Banyule 7.6 (48). Greeensborough 1

8.5 (53) d West Preston Lakeside 7.9 (51).

Heidelberg 17.11 (113) d Montmorency 1.5 (11).

Division 2 Seniors. Eltahm 7.11 (53) d

Panton Hill 5.9 (39). Diamond Creek 14.14 (98) d Northcote Park 2.10 (22). Thomastown

10.11 (71) d Epping 5.10 (40). Watsonia

14.10 (94) d Lower Plenty 7.0 (53). St Mary’s

13.17 (95) d South Morang 7.10 (52).

Division 2 Reserves. Eltham 16.12 (108)

d Panton Hill 4.6 (30). Diamond Creek 29.17 (191) d Northcote Park 1.0 (6). Thomastown

13.20 (98) d Epping 3.2 (20). Watsonia 11.11 (77) d Lower Plenty 1.5 (11). St Mary’s 15.11 (101) d South Morang 6.8 (44).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Diamond Creek

1.16 (82) d Lower Plenty 6.7 (43). Watsonia

8.13 (61) d South Morang 5.4 (34). Laurimar

11.7 (73) d St Mary’s 11.9 (75).

Division 3 Seniors. Kinglake 9.9 (63) d Reservoir 3.8 (26). Laurimar 6.13 (49) d Kilmore 3.10 (28). Fitzroy Stars 7.18 (60) d Lalor

9.3 (57). Mernda 9.7 (61) d Old Eltham Collegians 8.6 (54). Heidelberg West: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. Kinglake 12.9 (81) d Reservoir 5.2 (32). Laurimar 11.5 (71) d Kilmore 7.7 (49). Lalor 10.10 (70) d Fitzroy Stars 8.10 (58). Mernda 7.13 (55) d Old Eltham Collegians 5.7 (37). Heidelberg West: Bye.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Hurstbridge

22.20 (152) d Panton Hill 6.6 (42). Kilmore v Mernda. Greensborough 2 9.6 (60) d Macelod

4.11 (35). Thomastown 18.9 (117) d Banyule/ Heidelberg West 5.3 (33).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 24.24 (168) d Gembrook-Cockatoo

0.5 (5). Narre Warren 18.16 (124) d Woori

Yallock 8.6 (54). Monbulk 9.10 (64) d UpweyTecoma 9.7 (61).Pakenham 12.12 (84) d

Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.11 (65). Mt Evelyn: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. Wandin

6.12 (48) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 7.5 (47).

Narre Warren 17.19 (121) d Woori Yallock

1.2 (8). Upwey Tecoma 6.11 (47) d Monbulk

6.5 (41). Olinda Ferny Creek 6.9 (45) d

Pakenham 6.2 (38). Mt Evelyn: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Seville 12.14 (86) d

Belgrave 9.10 (64). Emerakd 22.12 (144) d

Hallam 3.9 (27). Berwick Springs 10.16 (76)

d Healesville 5.9 (39). Officer: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Seville 7.7 (49) d

Belgrave 5.6 (36). Emeralkd 23.10 (136) d

Hallam 6.6 (42). Berwick Springs 19.12 (126)

d Healesville 0.2 (2). Officer: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 20.16 (136) d Broadford 2.9 (21). Warburton-Millgrove 14.21 (105) d Yarra Glen 9.5 (53).

Alexandra 28.27 (195) d Yarra Junction 4.4 (28).

Division 2 Reserves. Powelltown 12.7 (79) d Broadford 6.4 (4). Warburton-Millgrovce 22.24 (156) d Yarra Glen 0.0 (0). Yarra Junction 11.8 (74) d Alexandra 6.6 (42).

Under 19 Boys. Mt Evelyn 6./7 (43) d Emerald 4.9 (33). Upwey-Tecoma 7.9 (51) d Monbulk 3.8 (26). Woori Yallock v Narre Warren. Officer 10.14 (74) d Wandin 2.9 (21). ■ Southern Football Netbnall League. Division 1 Seniors. Port Melbourne Colts 23.13 (151) d St Kilda City 3.7 (25). Cranbourne Eagles 10.12 (72) d Chelsea Heights 5.5 (35). St Paul’s McKinnon 12.14 (86) d Bentleigh 4.10 (34). Cheltenha, 14.10 (94) d Dingley 2.5 (17). Springvale Districts 11.8 (74) d Mordialloc 7.10 (52).

Division 2 Seniors. East Brighton 12.11 (83) d Murrumbeena 8.5 (53). Doveton Doves 12.16 (88) d East Malvern 4.5 (29). Hampton Park 23.21 (159) d Black Rock 2.0 (12). Highett 11.6 (72) d Keysborough 5.12 (42). Skye 6.13 (49) d Caulfield Bears 5.13 (43).

Division 3 Seniors. Endeavour Hills 14.15 (99) d Lyndhuirst 6.9 (45). Ashwood 12.11 (83) d Carrum Patterson Lakes 7.10 (52). Narre South Saints 7.13 (55) d Vlayton 7.10 (52).

Frankston Dolphins 9.14 (68) d Heathmont 4.11 (35).

Division 4 Seniors. South Mornington 7.9 (51) d Hampton 5.12 (42). Lyndale 18.16 (124) d Doveton Eagles 3.10 (28). Moorabbin

Kangaroos 15.12 (102) d Dandenong 8.10 (58).

■ Western Region Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Altona 9.6 (60) d Point Cook 7.9 (51). Caroline Springs 13.9 987) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 6.14 (50). Spotswood 12.13 (85) d Hoppers Crossing 10.1 (71).

Werribee Districts 13.13 (91) d Point Cook Centrals 6.6 (42).

Your

Stars

with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 1.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.23.36.35.40.

Many will be making a few commitments and maybe give up a few old habits. It is wise to check all legal documents before signing.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.22.

Some will be making changes to their outlook on life.

The social scene could provide new friends and a love affair may be the result.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.36.39.8.

The romantic scene looks very promising. However it could also be very taxing. Don’t give way to the temptation of falling in love with love. And do not make promises you cannot keep.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.3.

The social scene provides you with plenty of new friends. Better to pay more attention to the loved ones than to divide your attention between the new found friends and the old ones. A good period for organising a social event.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.9.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.22.

You can accomplish quite a bit at work, however it will depend a lot on your attitude towards work. Travelling could be involved with new responsibilities.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Lilac

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.8.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.39.

A romantic move by someone could really surprise you as it would be totally unexpected. The financial situation is improving too.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.21.24.10.22.

A very enjoyable period for most. The domestic scene would be one of the reasons or a new romantic interest. This period sees the change of things for the better.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.33.

Certain happenings could make a lot of you very happy indeed. Most will be beaming with confidence and feel capable of doing things thought impossible before.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Dark Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.5.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.5.33.

Now is the time to start doing things you wanted to do, but were afraid to touch. You will receive a lot of help from friends.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2.9.5.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33.

Opportunity knocks. However do not lose sight of reality and keep your feet firmly on the ground. Don’t be too sensitive to criticism or there could be some friction at home.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.39.

Many could hear again from long lost friends. Some are in for a few surprises too. It is best to stick to accepted traditions, otherwise there could be some trouble from home.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 2.6.9.5.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.33.

Best to try to forget past mistakes and look towards the future. At work matters will be improving and the chance of a lifetime to fulfil your dream.

ALEX. POUNDS JUNC. BY 167 POINTS

Scoreboard

Women’s Football

■ Outer East. Division 1. Pakenham 7.6 (48) d Olinda-Ferny Creek5.1 (31). Upwey-

Tecoma 8.16 (64) d Monbulk 0.1 (1).

Healesville 7.10 (52) d Berwick Springs 2.5 (17).

Division 2. Yarra Junction 4.6 (30) d

Wandin 2.5 (17). Hallam 6.14 (50) d

Thornton-Eildon 1.6 (12). Belgrave 7.5 (47)

d Seville 4.4 (28).

■ Northern. Division 1. West Preston-

Lakeside v Montmorency 1. Banyule 5.7 (37) d Diamond Creek Womens 1 3.5 (23).

Eltham 6.12 (48) d Darebin Women’s 1 6.5 (41).

Division 2. St Mary’s 6.15 (51) d

Whittlesea 1.1 (7). Heidelberg 8.4 (52) d

Fitzroy Stars 2.1 (13). Greensborough 6.9 (45) d Mernda 2.2 (14). Hurstbridge: Bye.

Division 3. Heidelberg West 10.4 (64)

d Diamond Creek Womens 2 0.3 (3).

Darebin Womens 2 8.3 (51) d West Preston

Lakeside 2 1.1 (7). North Heidelberg 2.3 (15) d Laurimar 1.6 (12). Wallan 1.6 (12)

d Montmorency 2 0.5 (5).

Country Leagues

■ Goulburn Valley Football League.

Seniors. Seymour 14.17 (101) d Shepparton United 8.4 (52). Kyabram 24.20 (164) d Benalla 5.6 (36). Euroa 14.9 (93)

d Shepparton 7.8 (50).

Reserves. Seymour 21.11 (137) d

Shepparton United 4.2 (26). Kyabram d Benalla (forfeit). Shepparton 14.8 (92) d

Euroa 4.5 (29).

Under 18. Shepparton United 9.7 (61)

d Seymour 6.6 (42). Shepparton 16.10 (106) d Euroa 4.5 (29). Kyabram 19.7 (121) d Benalla 6.6 (42).

■ Kyabram District Football League.

Seniors. Rushworth v Girgarre. Lancaster

18.15 (123) d Violet Town 3.7 (25).

Shepparton East 9.6 (60) d Stanhope 4.6 (30). Dookie united 11.6 (72) d Avebnel

7.11 (53). Tallygaroopna 12.12 (84) d

Merrigum 12.4 (76). Murchison-Toolamba

8.8 (56) d Longwood 1.7 (13). Nagambie

16.24 (120) d Undera 13.1 (79).

Reserves. Rushworth 5.7 (37) d

Girgarre 2.10 (22). Lancaster 38.17 (245)

d Violet Town 0.0 (0). Stanhope 5.13 (43)

d Shepparton East 6.6 (42). Avenel 6.5 (41)

d Dookie united 4.3 (27). Tallygaroopna

11.11 (77) d Merrigum 3.5 (23).

Murchison-Toolamba 14.18 (102) d Long-

wood 1.0 (6). Nagambie 9.12 (66) d Undera

5.6 (36).

Under 18. Violet Town 10.19 (79) d

Lancaster 4.4 (28). Murchison-Toolamba

19.16 (130) d Longwood 2.2 (14).

Nagambie 15.5 (95) d Undera 5.8 (38).

Bye: Avenel, Dookie United, Girgarre, Merrigum, Rushworth, Shepparton East, Stanhope, Tallygaroopna.

■ Riddell District Football League. Se-

niors. Melton Centrals 9.5 (59) d Lancefield

3.7 (25). Wallan 11.6 (72) d Romsey 6.8 (44). Riddell 15.9 (99) d Western Rams

2.2 (14). Diggers Rest 13.8 (86) d

Woodend-Hesket 7.10 (52). Macedon: Bye. Reserves. Melton Centrals 10.12 (72)

d Lancefield 1.1 (7). Wallan 8.7 (55) d

Romsey 2.3 (15). Riddell 5.10 (40) d Western Rams 1.5 (11). Diggers Rest 7.8 (50) d Woodend-Hesket 4.7 (31). Macedon: Bye. Under 19.5. Riddell 9.13 (67) d Melton Centrals 1.3 (9). Wallan 9.5 (59) d Romsey 4.5 (29). Gisborne Giants 10.8 (68) d Woodend-Hesket 4.3 (27). Macedon: Bye.

This Saturday

■ Outer East. Division 2. Yarra Glen v Powelltown. Alexandra v WarburtonMillgrove. Broadford v Yarra Junction.

■ The Outer East League 2023 season Round 9 saw the Rebels travel to Yarra Junction to play two games of football and four games of netball.

The Reserves started with two goals to one in the first quarter and repeated that score in the second quarter to lead by a couple of goals at half-time.

The Rebels kicked five unanswered goals in the third quarter to take control before Junction added three goals to two in the last quarter, Alexandra 11.8 (74) to Yarra Junction 6.6 (42).

Awards: Shepparton Volkswagen – Angus Smith, Ampol fuel card – Lachlan Collard, Alex Sportspower – Riley Frankcombe, Buxton Hotel – Dylan Jack.

Seniors

The Seniors again had several changes but kicked 11 goals to one before adding four unanswered goals in the second quarter.

Eight goals to one kept the scoreboard ticking in the third quarter then adding four goals to two in the last quarter with 10 players managing a goal or more, Ted Watkin kicking nine and Will Stewart five, Alexandra 28.27 (195) to Yarra Junction 4.4 (82).

Awards: Incentives – Lucas O’Sullivan, Ted Watkin and Nick Meehan, Buxton Hotel – Tom Massey. Volunteer award – Luke Chapple.

Netball Awards

A-Grade lost 30 – 55: Incentive – Caitlan Haggis, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Jorja Gesler.

B-Grade won 25 – 24: Incentive – Eliza Gesler, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Fiona Stephens.

C -Grade lost 17 – 19: Incentive – Kylie Cairns, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Lisa Collard.

Under 17 won 28 – 11: Incentive – Ava Krijt, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Regan O’Toole Club Notes

Thursday’s Rebel Raffles continued last Thursday and we thank our sponsors Swenrick Constructions, Yarck Hotel, Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Yarck Meat and Produce, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen, Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals with the winners Anne Benghamy, Anne Benghamy, Ben Jack, Dawn Jack, Troy Surkitt and Jill W.

The Swenrick Constructions Joker Jackpot was not won and will be worth $1100 on Thursday so come along for your chance to win a prize.

This coming Saturday the senior Club football and netball teams return to Rebel Park and host Warburton Millgrove in two games of football and four games of netball.

After the games everyone is invited to enjoy Club hospitality as well as the Yellowstone themed evening with plenty of entertainment including a mechanical bull, tickets are available online.

2023 Club memberships are available: $200

– Patron, $150 – Family and $100 –Members. $600 Rebel Raiser Sponsor together with Business, Corporate, Executive and Major Sponsor packages available, so if you would like to support the Club, please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

Do not forget to order your Club merchandise – polo shirts, warmup shirts @ $50, hoodies, vests @ $70, casual shorts, netball top @$40, Club stubby holders @$10, travel mugs @ $15, peaked caps and beanies @ $25, visors @$20, bumper stickers arefree. Thursday night dinners are available after training with main course and sweets – adults$15 and kids $10, everyone is welcome

- Ray Steyger

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 Free

OE DIV. 2 SCOREBOARD

SENIORS

POWELLTOWN .... 9.3, 13.8, 18.14, 20.16 (136)

BROADFORD ................ 0.0, 0.5, 0.5, 2.9 (21)

Best: Powelltown. Brook Castree, Jake Sherriff, Chris Dafter, Joel Perry, Dylan Sverns, Josj Johnson. Broadford. Liam Lucas, Joshua Delaney, Aaron Altham, Lachlan Phillips, Adam Miles, James Edwards.

WARB.-MILL. ..... 5.2, 9.7, 11.14, 14.21 (105)

YARRA GLEN ................ 3.1, 6.2, 6.2, 8.5 (63)

Best: Warburton-Millgrove. Tyson Henry, Patrick Huynh, Tom Barr, Shawn Andueza, Dylan Walker, Blake Muir. Yarra Glen. Thomas Sullivan, Ben Ashton, Jayden Schille, Richard Wyles, Callum Morison, Jim Marks.

ALEXANDRA ... 11.6, 15.13, 23.20, 28.27 (195)

YARRA JUNC. .............. 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 4.4 (28)

Best: Alexandra. Lucas O’Sullivan, Edward Watkin, Nick Meehan, Thomas Massey, Tom Boots, Ryan Lucas. Yarra Junction. Trent Fennell, Jhdara Jones, Luke Spaulding, Daniel Chapman, Kyle Ousley, Sam Morton. RESERVES

POWELLTOWN ............. 1.0, 4.2, 8.3, 12.7 (79)

BROADFORD ................ 3.2, 4.2, 6.4, 6.4 (40)

Best: Powelltown. Jacob Neale, Barry McDonald, Trent Basseden, Brendon Murphy, Lochie Winter-Annette, Charlie Lee. Broadford: Brodie Stray, Rhys Mortlock, Sean Duggan, Jack Connell, Austen Ross, Daniel Williams.

WARB.-MILL. ... 5.6, 9.17, 16.18, 22.24 (156)

YARRA GLEN .................. 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 (0) Best. Warburton-Millgrove: Cody Ladewig, Christian Toy, Damien Egan, Noah Erickson, David Bedggood, Jackson Blake. Yarra Glen: Patrick Haynes, Oscar Grenfell, Joshua Dick, Liam Dwyer, Dayne Downward, Max Forbes.

ALEXANDRA ............... 2.4, 4.7, 9.9, 11.8 (74)

YARRA JUNCTION ......... 1.1,2.3, 3.3, 6.6 (42) Best. Alexandra. Angus Smith, Lachlan Collard, Riley Frankcombe, Dylan Jack, Tom McKinlay. Yarra Junction. Paul Young, Sean Jordan, Coryn Reiffel, Harrison Tindley-Roe, Andre Dos Santos, Jackson Taylor.

LADDERS

DIVISION 2. SENIORS. 1. WarburtonMillgrove, 266.23, 32. 2.Alexandra, 215.09, 28. 3. Powelltown, 172.64, 28. 4. Yarra Glen, 69.44, 16. 5. Broadford, 35.34, 4. 6. Yarra Junction, 45.77, 0. RESERVES. 1. Warburton-Millgrove, 605.17, 36. 2. Alexandra, 163.66, 28. 3. Powelltown, 149.87, 24. 4. Yarra Junction, 67.58, 12. 5. Broadford, 50.76, 4. 6. Yarra Glen, 18.36, 4.

Northern Juniors

■ Under 16 Girls Red. Montmorency 1.7 (13) d Eltham 1.1 (7). Darebin Womens 4.9 (33) d Wallan 2.3 (15). Diamond Creek Womens 2 7.6 (48) d Mernda 4.5 (29).

Under 16 Red. Research 14.21 (105) d South Morang Gold 8.2 (50). Laurimar 15.10 9100) d Kilmore White 3.3 (21). Epping 19.15 (129) d Eltham Red 5.1 (31).

Under 17.5 Blue. Montmorency 8.8 (56) d Epping 4.5 (29). Diamond Creek Blue 7.10 (52) d Eltham 5.9 (39). Laurimar 9.10 (64) d West Preston Lakeside 4.8 (32). Yarrambat 9.15 (69) d Whittlesea 4.9 (33)

NFNL Sunday

Under 12 Green. Montmorency White

(53) d South Morang Blue 3.6 (24). Eltham Black 7.7 (49) d Mernda 3.3 (21). Yarrambat 6.7 (43) d Greensborough White 2.6 (18).

Under 13 Red. Greensborough Green 8.9 (57) d Research 3.7 (25). West PrestonLakeside 5.7 (37) d Laurimar Black 3.4 (22). Diamond CreekDevils 8.9 (57) d Diamond Creek Demons 3.4 (22).

Under 13 Green. Whittlesea v South Morang Gold. Epping 5.5 (35) d Kilmore 3.3 (21). Wallan Black 11.10 (77) d Panton Hill 1.4 (10). Laurimar Teal 5.6 (36) d Eltham Red 5.3 (33).

Under 14 Girls Blue. Yarrambat 6.7 (43) d Mernda 2.3 (15). Montmorency v Wallan. Diamond Creek Womens 11.5 (71) d Research 0.1 (1). Kilmore: Bye.

Under 14 Blue. Eltham Black 10.12 (72) d Whittlesea 1.3 (9). Kilmore 14.12 (97) d Mernda Blue 0.3 (3). Yarrambat 8.4 (52) d Laurimar Black 5.8 (38).

Under 14 Girls Red. Laurimar 12.12 (84) d Epping 1.2 (8). South Morang 4.6 (30) d Darebin Womens 3.1 (19). Whittlesea 2.1 (13) d Eltham 1.4 (10).

Under 14 Red. South Morang 5.10 (40) d Research 3.7 (25). Montmorency 7.6 (48) d Diamond Creek 4.13 (37). Greensborough 10.10 (70) d Epping 2.8 (20).

Under 14 Green. Hurstrbidge 8.10 (58) d West Ivanhoe 3.0 (18). Laurimar Teal 6.8 (44) Mernda Red 4.4 (28). West Preston Lakeside 5.11 (41) d Eltham Red 1.3 (9). Wallan: Bye.

Under 15 Blue. Eltham Black 8,.6 (54) d Yarrambat 6.8 (44). Mill Park Blue 21.19 (145) d Wallan 5.2 (32). Montmorency Black 15.9 (99) d Diamond Creek 4.5 (29).

Under 15 Red. South Morang 8.11 (59) d Mernda 5.4 (34). Greensborough 25.13 (169) d Montmorency White 1.4 (10). Eltham Red 14.7 (91) d Laurimar Teal 4.3 (27). Mill Park White 13.11 (89) d Whittlesea 4.8 (32). Under 16 Blue. Yarrambat 13.25 (103)

PHOTO: ALEXANDRA REBELS/ FACEBOOK

NFNL Netball

■ Section 1. North Heidelberg 1 54 d

North Heidelberg 2 45. North Heidelberg 3

53 d Bundoora 1 43. Heat 1 58 d Diamond

Creek 1 42.

Section 2. Bundoora 2 33 d Bundoora

3 27. Montmorency 1 43 d Heat 2 32.

North Heidelberg 4 35 d Hurstbridge 1 27.

Section 3. Hume 1 35 d North Heidel-

berg 6 24. Lalor 1 43 d North Heidelberg 5

27. Greensborough 1 28 d Thomastown 1

26. Watsonia 1: Bye.

Section 4. Heat 3 31 d Hurstbridge 2

25. Watsonia 2 34 d South Morang 1 33.

Epping 2 32 d Heidelberg West 1 21.

Kingalke 1 20 d Greensborough 2 18.

Section 5. Whittlesea 1 23 d Heat 5

22. Bundoora 4 28 d Montmorency 2 30.

Lalor 2 32 d Kilmore 1 20. Fitzroy Stars 1

24 d Thomastown 2 10. Heat 4 28 d Hazel

Glen 1 25.

Section 6. Epping 2 38 d Diamond Creek

2 23. Kilmore 2 26 d St Mary’s 1 19. Panton

Hill 1 30 d hume 2 25. Epping 4 21 d

Bundoora 5 13.

Section 7. Heat 6 31 d Hurstbridge 3

24. Montmorency 3 45 d Kilmore 5 19.

Watsonia 3 16 d Bundoora 6 13. La trobe 1

27 d Thomastown 4 23.

Section 8. Kilmore 3 26 d South

Morangt 2 1`6. Whittlesea 2 29 d Bundoora

7 25. Thomastown 3 37 d Diamond Creek

3 21. Northcote Park 1 20 d La Trobe 2.

Montmorency 4 24 d Greensborough 3 10.

Section 9. Kilmore 4 35 d Epping 5

30. West Ivanhoe 1 19 d Epping 3 13. Lower

Plenty 1 44 d Bundoora 9 16.Heat 7 25 d

Hurstbridge 4 22.

Section 10. Heat 9 v South Morang 3.

Hurstbridge 5 19 d Heat 8 16. Heidelberg

West 2 20 d Bundoora 8 12. Montmorency

5 26 d Kinglake 2 15. Watsonia 4 24 d

Lalor 3 20.

Section 11. Hazel Glen 2 28 d

Bundoora 10 12. Kilmore 6 31 d Fitzroy

Stars 2 6. Epping 6 33 d Watsonia 5 24.

Epping 7 39 d La Trobe 3 21. West Preston

Lakeside 26 d Thomastown 5 17.

Section 12. Whittlesea 3 31 d Hazel

Glen 3 `12. Hurstbridge 6 19 d Bundoora

11 11. Montmorency 6 20 d Kilmore 7 18.

Bundoora 12 17 d Epping 8 15.

Section 13. Hazel Glen 4 21 d South

Morang 4 6. Heat 10 34 d Bundoora 13

15. Hazel Glen 5 27 d Epping 9 10.

OE Netball

■ Premier Division A-Grade. Wandin

69 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 26. Narre War-

ren 43 d Beaconsfield 28. Monbulk 56 d

Upwey-Tecoma 37. Olinda-Fernuy Creek 51

d Pakenham 33. Mt Evelyn 44 d Berwick 22.

Premier Division B-Grade. Wandin 55

d Gembrook-Cockatoo 32. Narre Warren 68

d Beaconsfield 27. Upwey-Tecoma 53 d

Monbulk 45. Olinda-Ferny Creek 40 d

Pakenham 35. Mt Evelyn 56 d Berwick 19.

Division 1 A-Grade. Seville 52 d

Belgrave 33. ROC 65 d Yea 13. Berwick Springs 59 d Healesville 12. Emerald: Bye.

Division 1 B-Grade. Emerald 61 d

Hallam 16. Belgrave 51 d Seville 48. ROC 67 d Yea 23. Berwick Springs 43 d Healesville 21.

Division 1 C-Grade. Seville 31 d

Belgrave 19. ROC 59 d Yea 8. Berwick Springs 44 d Healesville 14. Emerald: Bye.

Division 1 D-Grade. Seville 38 d

Belgrave 18. Emerald 27 d Hallam 16. Berwick Springs d Healesville (forfeit). ROC: Bye.

Division 2 A-Grade. Yarra Junction 55

d Alexandra 30. Powelltown

Local Sport Bridges bounce back into Top 5

■ Hurstbridge are back in the top five of the NFNL Division 1 ladder following an impressive 22-point win over West Preston-Lakeside at J.E. Moore Park.

A five-goal first term by the Bridges created a lead that the Roosters could not claw back, as the important contest finished 11.11 (77) to 8.7 (55) in favour of the visitors.

The victory carries Hurstbridge back into fifth spot, and with their next three matches coming against opponents in the bottom half of the table, it could be a season defining moment for the club.

Caelan Anderson stepped up with three majors, including two in the third quarter, to cover Hurstbridge leading goalkicker Joel Naylor who became injured during the second quarter. Naylor himself slotted two goals in first quarter, and looked destined for a haul before his day was cut short.

The pairing of Mitchell Moschetti and Mitchell Wild commanded Hurstbridge’s centre core, leading the sides quick ball movement which sliced open the home team’s defence. Meanwhile Luke Giles’s men have now lost five out of their past six matches, placing them 9th on the ladder and almost three wins from a finals spot.

Max Dreher was one of West PrestonLakeside’s few consistent contributors and did all he could to win battles in midfield and move the ball forward.

A goal by Aiden Tilley from the opening bounce encouraged the Roosters, but a strong wind helped the Bridges produce five unanswered majors.

Naylor hit the scoreboard twice, whilst Anderson, Moschetti and Jacob Smith each enjoyed the rewards of efficient inside 50-kicking and pushed Hurstbridge towards a five-goal lead.

Just moments before the quarter time siren, Tilley converted a shot from a 50-metre penalty to reduce the margin to 23-points at quarter time.

In the second term, West Preston-Lakeside looked to capitalise on the wind advantage but were hampered by a torrential downpour. The game drifted into wet weather contested football and scoring slowed for both teams.

Max Dreher valiantly used his pace to clear the congestion, whilst Chris Ryall was incredibly influential.

A goal by young-gun Mohammed Yassine looked to inspire the hosts, but it was cancelled out by Bailey Jordan and Benjamin Beaven, who ensured Hurstbridge would take a 28-point lead into half-time.

Knowing their season was on the line, WestPreston Lakeside again charged out of the gates in the second half, kicking the opening goal of the third through reigning Frank Rosbrook medallist Matthew Harman.

He made his presence felt around the ground, teaming up with fellow tall Mark Kovacevic to take repeated contested marks.

However, Hurstbridge again were able to stem the momentum as Caelan Anderson produced repeat majors to ensure his side expanded the margin.

The lead would push out to 37 points, but Aiden Tilley’s third goal of the match kept the men in red, white and blue believing as they entered the final break down by five straight goals.

Early goals were traded in the first ten-minutes, but it was Mohammed Yassine who looked to inspire his team’s comeback.

He defied physics by producing a miraculous mid-air soccer kick from the boundary which floated over the goal-umpire’s head.

Chris Ryall then missed two consecutive setshots, and as time depleted, Hurstbridge edged closer to victory.

Their momentous performance was capped by 19-year-old Harry O’Brien, who kicked his first senior goal for the club after missing numerous attempts throughout the afternoon.

A late major by West Preston-Lakeside premiership captain Ahmed Saad could not rejuvenate his side, as they slumped to a 22-point defeat.

- Tim McDougall, NFNL

Rebels Juniors results

■ In round 8 of the season, the Alexandra Football Netball Club junior football teams travelled to Kings Park to play Seymour in four games of football together with Alexandra Black to play three games of netball

Alexandra Red travelled to Yea to play three games of netball, the Under 16 football team also at Kings Park to play Seymour.

The Under 9s and 10s football had a game but theirs is non-competitive and non-scoring so there is no win loss for that competition.

Under 12s Football

Alexandra 4.5 (29) defeated Seymour 2.3 (15)

North Central Construction – Will Simpson; Essence Coffee Lounge – Jet Olive; Foodworks

– Javi Miljkovic; Alexandra Bakery and Café –Tybar Reid; Coach – Josh Northmore.

Under 14s Football

Alexandra 6.8 (44) defeated Seymour 2.0 (12)

North Central Construction – Bradyn Stewart; Essence Coffee Lounge – Brody Ricco; Foodworks – Logan Conway; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Aiden Campbell; Coach–Heath Sutcliffe

Under 16s Football

Alexandra 8.8 (56) defeated by Seymour 10.13 (73)

DMK Taxation – Callan Howell; Essence Coffee Lounge – Casey Collett; Foodworks –Noah Campbell; Alexandra Bakery and Café –Nathan Hendricks; Coach – Ryan Sproles

Under 11s Netball

Alexandra Black 23 defeated Seymour 2

Foodworks – Charli Stephens; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Koa Parker , Alex Sportspower – Ashleigh Francis.

Under 13s Netball

Alexandra Black 20 defeated by Seymour 23

Foodworks – Charli Newlands; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Cassie Kidd , Alex Sportspower – Chloe Woehl.

Under 15s Netball

Alexandra Black 25 defeated Seymour 18

Foodworks – Reese Stewart; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Asher Kaiser.

Under 11s Netball

Alexandra Red 11 defeated Yea 8

Foodworks – Tilly Miljkovic; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Lila Friswell, Miljkovic Family – Asher Mullins.

Under 13s Netball

Alexandra Red 9 defeated by Yea 12 Foodworks – Phoebe Kidd; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Bella Twitchett, Miljkovic Family – Summer Edwards.

Under 15s Netball

Alexandra Red 20 defeated Yea 7 Foodworks – Darcy Kidd; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Marli Coller, Wales Family–Eva Twitchett.

A very big thank you to the award sponsors

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for their continued support of our junio footballers and netballers in 2023.

Next Sunday, Alexandra junior football and netball teams all enjoy a general League by for the school holidays.

If anyone can assist with the canteen on home games during the season please speak to Mel issa Crane and Shona Miljkovic to go on the roster.

Thank you to all the families that have paid their season 2023 junior football and netbal player memberships and any families that hav not done so yet, it would be appreciated if you could attend to this as soon as possible.

If you have any queries, please contact Club President Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

- Ray Steyge

Hiurstbridge 11.11 (77) d W Preston Lakeside 8.7 (55). Photo: NWM Studio

Alexandra Red junior netball palyed at Yea on Sunday.

Photo: Alexandra Rebels/Facebook

Six on the trot for Demons

■ Mernda have produced a sixth consecutive win in the NFNLDivision 3 season after sneaking through for a seven-point triumph over Old Eltham Collegians at Waterview Recreation Reserve.

A highly anticipated clash came to fruition despite it being a wind-affected contest. Scores were tied well into the final term before the Demons produced some strong efforts to put the Turtles away and claim a 9.7 (61) to 8.6 (54) triumph.

Having now done the double over the Turtles in 2023, Mernda have created a three-win gap between them and Old Eltham Collegians and are also 16 points clear of fifth placed Heidelberg West.

Billy Morrison was enormous for the home side, both in the ruck as well in the forward half leading all goal kickers with two majors.

He also played a pivotal role in the final term, taking multiple contested marks in crucial moments to help get his side over the line.

Riley Vincent too was solid in defence for the Demons and like many teammates, has maintained his consistency this season.

For the visitors, Eden Simpson was enormous in the midfield, especially in the second term when he won multiple clearances and kicked an outstanding goal from beyond the arc.

Timothy Ellis played well for Matt Sleeman’s side, winning plenty of possession throughout all areas of the ground.

Yea Golf Club

■ Saturday saw pretty good scores recorded in the wet conditions at Yea. Winner with 42 points was Tom White (30) with 42 points from second John Phillips (20) with 41 points. Third with 37 was visitor John Rachcoff (17). NTP on the 18th was Phil Armstrong and Jeff Aurisch won the Club Award.

Anthony Coleman with 70 off the stick in wet conditions blitzed the competition on Wednesday. Finishing with +5 to win from Phil Armstrong +2 on CB from Steve Rumney third. Greg Clements NTP on 14fh and Gary Pollard won the Club Award.

- Alan Pell

Goulburn Murray

Junior Football

■ Under 12. Tabilk 10.12 (72) d St Mary’s 0.1 (1). Seymour v lexandra. Wando9ng 17.9 (111) d Yea 0.1 (1). Broadford: Bye.

Under 14. Tabilk v St Mary’s. Seymour v Alexandra. Yea v Wandong. Broadford: Bye. Under 16. Moama 12.12 (84) d Letchville-Gunbower 4.5 (29). Seymour 10.13 (73) d Alexandra 8.8 (56). Euroa 8.13 (61) d Tatura 5.5 (35). Shepparton Unioted: Bye.

NFNL

Fast start for Panthers

■ Eltham continue to rack up the wins in NFNL Division 2, this time it was a 14-point triumph over Panton Hill at A.E. Cracknell Reserve

The visiting Panthers took advantage of the breeze in the opening quarter where they built a 22-point buffer over the goalless Redbacks, and although the hosts were much more competitive for the remainder of the game, the wet conditions in the second half slowed the scoring, ensuring Eltham would finish 7.11 (53) to 5.9 (39) victors.

Two players that returned to the side after missing the Round 9 clash starred in the match.

Thomas Goodwin was immense, rotating well in the ruck with another inclusion in Finnbar Maley, his presence was difficult to ignore, also going up forward to kick a major.

Jason McCormick also excelled with another four-goal haul, taking his season tally to 28 majors, while Daniel Horsfield had a huge influence in midfield.

Josh Callaway was a bright spot in the middle for the Redbacks, as was Riley Livingstone, who made the most of the limited opportunities presented to him by kicking two majors for his side.

Many stoppages occurred from the onset, foreshadowing a heavily contested game with sloppy conditions underfoot and grey clouds overhead.

Neither team were able to get clean possession of the ball in the early stages, but Eltham dominated territory, with the ball rarely leaving their forward half of the ground.

Panton Hill had to wait until the eighth minute mark for the ball to enter their attacking half, but the Panthers’ defensive structure was effective in limiting the scoring opportunities from their opposition.

When the hosts did eventually find the goals through Goodwin , it started a mini run. McCormick soon followed, presenting with a great lead and mark to quickly extend the margin.

Daniel Horsfield was asserting himself in the midfield, providing great centre clearance work for the Panthers, with the efforts of him and his teammates allowing McCormick to produce a slick goal on the run for his second of the game.

Down 22 points at the first change, the visitors were keen to respond to a poor first quarter.

They started to win more possession and looked more composed with ball in hand, but with their wind advantage dying down, it gave Tim Bongetti’s men the chance to pounce.

The Panthers would produce the only goal of the term 11 minutes in when Cameron Sullivan kicked truly from the goal square.

Despite Panton Hill limiting Eltham’s attack while having scoring opportunities themselves, they failed to convert any of these efforts onto the scoreboard and went into the half time break down by four straight goals.

The rain that had arrived during the break continued into the second half. But it seemed to work for Simon Amore’s men, who had started to fire up, winning the general play and creating multiple attacking opportunities.

Goals from Oliver Parks and Riley Livingstone suddenly shortened the deficit, putting Eltham on the backfoot.

Jason McCormick responded with his third, but it was clear the Redbacks were right in the game.

Both teams traded possession and territory before Declan Carson–McLennan converted a set shot from the pocket for the hosts.

But as they were looking to bring the margin to within 10, Panton Hill gave away a 50-metre penalty, allowing Finnbar Maley to kick a goal and ensure Eltham remained in control with a 22-point three quarter time advantage.

Both teams brought the intensity that developed during the third quarter into the final term. Possession was fiercely contested by each side and the difficult conditions saw the ball living in the middle of the ground.

At the 10-minute mark, the stalemate would again be broken through McCormick, dribbling the ball through from the goal square to add his fourth for the afternoon.

The five-goal lead would prove to be too big of a hill to climb for the Redbacks, but they didn’t let that margin grow, with majors from Connor Lidgerwood and Oliver Parks giving their side some more respectability on the scoreboard.

Eltham’s fourth straight win sees them remain in second spot while a second consecutive loss for Panton Hill has kept them outside of the top five.

Mernda had all the answers in the opening quarter and with the wind in their backs, they produced five goals for the term.

Robert Fletcher’s side were clean with the football, running all over the Turtles and putting them on the backfoot, causing them to lack composure when exiting defensive 50.

Zachary Racovolis made a statement early in the match after kicking the first goal of the game as he gathered an intercept from the Turtles before running 30 metres and kicking an amazingThegoal.Turtles only goal for the term was from a fortunate 50 metre penalty where Nathan Byatt was able to get the handball receive and slot home the major. It gave the visitors some hope as they trailed by 25 points at quarter time.

Old Eltham Collegians were hoping to gain the full benefits of the wind in the second term, but the heavy rain made it a heavily contested game.

Although, they still managed to kick four majors for the term, the first one coming halfway into the quarter, thanks to a set shot conversion from the returning Matthew Keys

The Turtles worked hard to get back into the game, but Mernda managed to kick a goal against the run of play in the term. Riley Black became the benefactory of some ill-discipline from the away side to keep the Demons’ lead intact at the main break, albeit it was only six points.

Similarly, to the second term, we had to wait 16 minutes until a goal in the third quarter when Billy Morrison slotted through another major.

Old Eltham Collegians aimed to bring some of their second quarter momentum into the third, forcing the Demons to kick laterally rather than forward, causing them to overuse the footy and produce turnovers as a result.

Mernda did well not to concede despite the pressure from Matt Sleeman’s side, however an incredibly costly penalty saw Liam RushtonMcCoach kick a simple major to bring the deficit back to single digits.

With an eight-point lead at three quarter time and having only kicked two goals since quarter time it looked to be a challenge for Mernda to maintain their lead against the wind in the last quarter.

But just as Old Eltham Collegians looked to utilise the wind in that final term, the rain came again, affecting their chances to be clean with the football.

A stoppage in the away side’s forward half saw Matthew Keys gather the ball from the ruck and put it straight on the boot to see his side trail by a point.

Only minutes later, Nicholas Milne had a set shot on goal with the opportunity to give the Turtles their first lead of the entire match, but he missed, levelling proceedings as a result.

The Demons had one final surge in them despite lacking momentum, with William Crouch taking a huge, contested mark in the goal square before snapping truly to regain the hosts lead.

Full of adrenaline from the advantage as well as the home crowd’s cheers, Mernda wrestled back control of the contest. A minute after Crouch’s great effort, Kimuliatis found the big sticks and suddenly gave his side a two-goal lead.

Old Eltham Collegians were desperate to find a way back into the match and despite a late major, it was too late for them to mount a comeback, with Mernda securing an eighth win in season 2023. - Matt Haug, NFNL

Outer East

Junior Football

■ Under 11 Mixed. Mtt Evelyn 8.3 (51) v Monbulk 1.1 (7). Upwey-Tecoma 8.5 (53) d Woori Yal;lock 2.1 (13). Olinda Ferny Creek 4.0 (24) d Wesburn 1.0 (6). Healesville 9.7 (61) d Belgrave 0.0 (0). Wandin 5.7 (37) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.2 (8). Emerald 20.10 (130) d Yarra Junction 0.0 (0). Seville 5.6 (36) d Yarra Glen 5.1 (31). Under 12 Girls. Wesburn 6.7 (43) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.6 (30). Upwey-Tecoma v Wandin. Monbulk 2.3 (15) d Mt Evelyn 0.0 (0). Healesville: Bye.

Under 13 Mixed Ranges. UpweyTecoma Yellow 6.14 (50) d Woori Yallock Yellow 1.1 (7). Wandinb 7.7 (49) d Wesburn 1.4 (10). Belgrave 8.13 (61) d Healesville White 1.2 (8). Seville 3.4 (22) d Yarra Glen 3.1 (19). Gembrook-Cockatoo 8.9 (57) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.1 (7). Mt Evelyn White: Bye.

Under 13 Mixed Yarra. Mt Evelyn Maroon 6.2 (38) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.0 (3). Upwey-Tecoma 7.7 (49) d Emerald 1.1 (7). Monbulk 10.6 (66) d Woori Yallock 0.2 (2). Healesville: Bye.

Under 14 Girls. Mt Evelyn Maroon 7.5 (47) d Emerald 3.7 (25). Mt Evelyn White 5.9 (39) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 0.1 (1). Belgrave 2.4 (16) d Wesburn 1.5 (11). Healesville 5.2 (32) d Seville/Yarra Glen 2.3 (15). Upwey-Tecoma: Bye.

Under 15 Boys Ranges. Healesville White 8.6 (54) d Wandin Reds 5.3 (33). Yarra Glen 22.18 (150) d Upwey-Tecoma Yellow 0.1 (1). Mt Evelyn White 5.12 (42) d Emerald Red 5.3 (33).

Under 15 Boys Yarra. Woori Yallock 7.9 (51) drew with Upwey-Tecoma 7.9 %1). Gembrook-Cockatoo 5.10 (4) d Monbulk 5.3 (33). Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.6 (60) d Wesburn 5.5 (35). Wandin Blue 13.16 (94) d Healesville Red 2.4 (16). Mt Evelyn 14.12 (96) d Emerald Black 5.3 (33).

Under 16 Girls. Belgrave 5.4 (34) d Yarra Glen 0.0 (0). Healesville 3.8 (26) d Wesburn 1.0 (6). Mt Evelyn 6.13 (49) d Monbulk 1.0 (6).

Under 17 Boys. Monbulk 9.13 (67) d Seville 5.5 (35). Mt Evelyn 8.12 (60) d Woori Yallock

Junior Netball

● ● ● ● Div. 3: Mernda 9.7 (61) d Old Eltham 8.6 (54). Photo: NWM Studios.

- Hamish Phillips/NFNL

● ● ● Eltham 7.11 (53) d Panton Hill 5.9 (39).

Photo: NWM Studios

Shows

■ Diamond Valley Singers: Monty Python’s Spamalot: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Until July 8 at Warrandyte High School, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte. Director: Tam Smith. Bookings: www.dvsingers.org

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (by Ray Lawler) Until July 1 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Martin Gibbs. Bookings: 9587 5141 www.mordialloctheatre.com

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Beaumariscal (Celebrating 20 years of musicals at Beaumaris Theatre) Until July 2 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Artistic Director: Danny Forward: Director: Debbie Keyt: Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman. Bookings: www.beaumaris theatre.com.au

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Continental Quilt (Joan Greening) June 28 – July 15 at 5 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Les Hart. Bookings: www.wlt.org.au

■ Theatrical. : The Wizard of Oz, June 29 (Preview), June 30-July 9 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director Kim Davidson. Bookings: www.nationaltheatre.org.au

■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: The Producers, Musical. June 30 – July 15 at the Leongatha Memorial Hall. Director: Dan Lawrie. Bookings: www.leongathalyric. com.au

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Whales of August (by David Berry) Until July 8 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Loretta Bishop. www.malverntheatre.com.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Disney’s High School Musical Jr, July 1 – 16 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Isabella Preston; Musical Director: Matthew Todd. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au

■ Encore Theatre Company: The Popular Mechanicals (by Keith Robinson, Tony Taylor and William Shakespeare) July 14 – 22 at the Clayton Community Centre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Andrew Ferguson. Bookings: www.encoretheatre.com.au

■ PEP Productions: Life Without Me (by Daniel Keene) July 21 – 29 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Jeremy Guzman. Bookings: https:/ /www.trybooking.com/CINNB

■ South Gippsland One Act Play Festival: August 26-27 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St., Foster. www.famda.org.au

■ PLOS Musical Productions: Strictly Ballroom,(Musical) July 28-August 5 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Bookings: https://plos.asn.au/

■ Aspect Inc: Stage Door (Edna Ferber and George S Kaufman) July 20 – 29 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Candice Mitrousis. Bookings: www.aspectheatre.org.au

■ MLOC Productions: Fiddler on the Roof, August 2 – 13 at The Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Directors: Adrian and Sarah Glaubert; Musical Director: Kent Ross; Choreographer: Bridie Clark. Further Information: www.mloc.org.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Frozen Jr August 11 – 20 at Centenary Hall, Williamstown. www.wmtc.org

■ Gemco Players: Stepping Out (Richard Harris) September 8 – 23 at The Gem Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Director; Annette O’Shea. www.gemcoplayers.org.

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Chess the musical, October 6 – 21 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Booking: cloc.org.au or 1300 362 547

Auditions

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) July 2 from 6pm and July 3 from 7pm at 36 Turnham Rd., Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Audition enquiries: bwakers27@hotmail.com

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Agnes of God (by John Pielmeier) July 2 at 12.30pm and July 3 at 7.30pm at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Audition enquiries: orbbaf@ozemail.com.au or 0416 141 838

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SPAMALOT QUEST

■ The Diamond Valley Singers present Monty Python's Spamalot for eight performances from July 1-8 at Warrandyte High School Theatre.

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail.

Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen, and killer rabbits. Outside, there is plague with a 50 per cent chance of pestilence and famine.

Throughout the show, Arthur, travelling with his servant Patsy, recruit knights to accompany him on his quest to find the Holy Grail.

They also meet characters such as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter, Not Dead Fred, the Black Knight, and the Knights who say 'Ni.'

Director Tam Smith says: "Spamalot is 'a laugh a minute from beginning to end.' This is a show not to be missed. A great play on words and music from the MontyPython team.”

“Acting locally and thinking globally” Diamond Valley Singers will donate proceeds from the performances to International Needs Australia and Open House in Macleod.

Performance Details:

Venue: Warrandyte High School Theatre, Alexander Rd, Warrandyte.

Dates: Friday June 30, July 1, 5, 7, 8 at 8pm; July 1, 2, 8 at 2pm

Bookings: www.dvsingers.org

Classic 100

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra delivered a real crowd-pleaser of a concert, bringing warmth on a cold and wet Melbourne night to an appreciative audience at Hamer Hall when, for the first time, results of the ABC’s Classic 100 listener poll was the inspiration for a live performance by the orchestra.

First held in 2001, the Classic 100 is an annual poll where ABC Radio listeners vote for a top 100 based on a theme which, this year, was “Your favourite instrument”. To showcase the top 10 instruments voted for a program of works was selected under the creative direction of the MSO’s Benjamin Northey

The evening was hosted by ABC Radio presenters Jeremy Fernandez, Zan Rowe and Genevieve Lang. While live performance was the main focus of the evening it also included occasional video clips showing some of Australia’s leading and emerging classical music artists.

Conducted by Benjamin Northey the program consisted of excerpts from: Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Andrea Lam, piano); Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite (Michael Pisani, oboe); Nigel Westlake‘s Antarctica Suite: II. Wooden Ships (Slava Grigoryan, guitar); John Williams’s Olympic Fanfare and Theme (the orchestra’s brass section); Gong Yi ‘s Fisherman Singing in the Sunset (Mindy Meng Wang, guzheng); Matthew Hindson’s House Music: III. Lounge (Eliza Shepard, flute); John Williams’ Theme from Schindler's List (Emily Sun, violin); Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme (Richard Narroway, cello); Ravel’s Boléro featuring a range of popular instruments and Quanta / Reid / Ryder / Thompson (arr. Buc)’s You're the Voice (voice and didgeridoo performed by Jess Hitchcock and Chris Williams).

The selection of pieces played by the MSO was an astute choice as they allowed the various instruments to shine, with wonderful performances by each of the soloists as well as by the orchestra itself under Northey’s assured direction. www.mso.com.au

- Review by Peter Murphy

High School Musical

■ Eltham Little Theatre presents their youth musical, Disney's High School Musical Jr, from July 1-16 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd, Eltham.

● ● ● ● Jake McNamara (King Arthur) and Kathryn Adams (Patsy) in Monty Python's Spamalot.

Directed and choreographed by Isabella Preston, with musical direction by Matthew Todd, the story tells of the blossoming friendship between Troy and Gabriella, the new smart girl at school. They meet on a family vacation and romance grows when they sing in a karaoke competition.

Director Isabella Preston shares her thoughts on the show: "High School Musical was the soundtrack to many 2000s kids' childhoods, including mine. While it is often seen as the love story between Troy and Gabriella, I always saw it as a story of acceptance and self definition.

"The cast of ELT’s youth musical this year have worked incredibly hard to create a show that represents that tone, and is incredibly entertaining and fun for all ages.

“The cast have showcased many of their skills, as well as singing, dancing and acting. We have basketballers, skateboarders and mathematicians who will have you laughing and singing along in no time."

Performance Dates: July 1 - 16

Venue: Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Eltham.

Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Vierne Project

■ International organist Joseph Nolan performs Louis Vierne's six symphonies on the Grand Organ across five days in the Vierne Project, from July 18-26 at th Melbourne Town Hall in a free event.

Presented by the City of Melbourne, Vierne's symphonies are among the organ repertoire's most challenging and impressive works.

French composer Louis Vierne was the Principal Organist at Notre Dame Cathedral for 37 years, from 1900-1937, before he famously died whilst giving a public recital of one of his compositions.

"The artistic aim of the Vierne Project is to bring to life the organ music of Louis Vierne, organist of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris. It will be a rare opportunity for the public to hear this significant cycle performed live over five days due to the difficulty and complexity of the music. It is grand and mysterious music on an epic scale," said Joseph Nolan.

This event will showcase the remarkable sound of the Melbourne Town Hall's historic Grand Organ, considered one of the world's finest instruments of its kind. Originally built in 1929, the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ uses ninety thousand cubic feet of air every minute and can produce anything from a delicate whistle to deafening thunder.

The Vierne Project series will consist of six performances:

■ Tuesday, July 18, 1pm.Symphony No.1

■ Thursday, July 20, 1pm. Symphony No.2.

■ Monday, Jul 24 , 1pm. Symphony No 3

■ Monday, July 24, 7pm. ymphony No.5

■ Wednesday, July 26, 1pm. Symphony No.4

■ Friday, July 28, 1pm. Symphony No.6

Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St., Melbourne

This is a free event.

For further information call 9658 965 8 or email: grandorgan@melbourne.vic.gov.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Days Toppled Over Observations

■ A novel that tells a cracking good story but also deals with real issues is always worth reading.

Sydney -based Indian writer Vidya Madabushi has chosen this path with her Australian debut novel The Days Toppled Over.

Set against the backdrop of Bangalore and Sydney, the book is a poignant exploration of mental health, family and the lives of interna- tional students in Australia.

Unsurprisingly, the important issues of racism, domestic violence, poor working conditions and the many other struggles interna- tional students face in Australia are also tackled in the novel.

With the recent budget changes, international students and visas are a huge news topic now, and that’s an area that Vidya addresses from a personal perspective as well as that of a novelist.

“My sense of belonging to this country is inextricably connected to whether my voice (my own and those like me) is heard here. I didn’t see the lives of international students and temporary migrants reflected enough in its literature,” Vidya explains.

“I hoped my novel would provide a different perspective from the usual narratives around migrants, and that readers would fall in love with and cheer for my underdog characters while learning about this little-known slice of Australian life.”

Wit, a memorable cast of characters, and a good dose of humour, The Days Toppled Over would be an interesting novel to put your feet up with during Melbourne’s chilly winter, perhaps with a hot cuppa or a glass of wine to complete the experience.

The Days Topped Over is published by Penguin Random House and available at bookshops and online.

www.penguinrandomhouse.com.au

- Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ The 1812 Theatre: Phantom Call (by Chris Hodson), July 2 and 3 at 7.00pm at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Neil Barnett. Audition Bookings: Neil Barnett 0400 883 211 ngbarnett@live.com

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Cosi (by Louis Nowra) July 2 at 6pm, July 3 at 7pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Audition enquiries: bwakers27@ hotmail.com

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Belles (by Mark Dunn) July 16 at 2pm, July 17 at 7pm at The Basin Theatre, Cnr Doongalla and Simpson Rds., The Basin. Director: LB Bradley. Audition enquiries: LNBRAD@ hotmail.com

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Here I Belong (by Matt Hartley) July 16 at 6pm, July 17 at 7.30pm at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr. Wilson and Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Barbara Crawford. Audition enquiries: barbaracrawford4@gmail.com or call: 0414 881 844

■ Malvern Theatre Company: Absurd Person Singular (by Alan Ayckbourn) July 23 at 2pm; July 24 at 7.30pm at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Damian Jones. Audition bookings: damianjones1@gmail.com 0419 537 871?

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Ladies in Black (Music and lyrics Tim Finn, Book, Carolyn Burns) July 23 and July 25 at 7pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Audition bookings: timascott56@gmail.com

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Grimmish – A Fractured Fairy Tale. August 8 and August 13 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Eric Fordham. Audition bookings: www.htc.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

■ MLOC Productions present Fiddler on the Roof , their first feature m usical following pandemic lockdowns, at The Alex Theatre, St Kilda. from August 2-13.

Based on the book by Joseph Stein, co-directors are Adrian Glaubert and Sarah Cossey-Glaubert, with co-choreography by Bridie Clark and Sarah Cossey-Glaubert, and musical direction by Kent Ross

Commencing in 1945 as the Mordialloc Philharmonic Society, MLOC Productions has never presented Fiddler on the Roof in its 78 years of operation.

For this production only, MLOC has c ollaborated with The Lehenda School, Australia’s largest Ukrainian dancing school.

Set in The Pale of Settlement (pockets of land in and around Ukraine where the Tsar permitted Jews to live), the show's Cossack and Bottle dancing scenes, amongst others, will feature senior students from The Lehenda School, including recently arrived refugees from war-torn Ukraine.

Fiddler on the Roof is a story that, sadly, continues to be told to this day.

In 1905, the Jews of Anatevka were forced out of their homeland. Now in 2023, native Ukrainians (including some of the cast) have fled their war torn country

Performance Details: August 213

Venue: The Alex Theatre, St Kilda

Bookings: Trybooking Australia, or www.alextheatre.org.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Elvis: Musical Revolution

■ David Venn Enterprises presents the professional premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution, firstly in Sydney f rom August 5, followed by Melbourne from October.6 at the Athenaeum Theatre.

Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring the extraordinary life of the award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n roll superstar, Elvis Presley.

Led by award-winning producer David Venn, this new production will explore pivotal moments in Elvis’s life from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississ ippi, through to his triumphant ‘68 Comeback Special.

Featuring more than 40 iconic Elvis Presley hit songs, audiences of all ages will have the chance to connect with the music of a generation that continues to have an undeniable cultural impact.

“ Elvis’s unique voice, legendary hip swing and good humour have inspired many, as did the humility he is k nown for. With over one billion records sold worldwide, Elvis is regarded as one of the most important figures of 20th century popular culture.

Producer David Venn comments:

Transformers : Rise Of The Beasts

■ (M). 127 minutes. Now showing in cinemas. Though not quite as much fun as Bumblebee (2018), this latest entry in the franchise is still better than expected, even if some action scenes fall into protracted self-indulgence (particularly the Marvel like finale) and the film itself suffers from general overlength (after all, this a film based on a line of toys).

This latest entry is basically an origin story, going back to the 80’s/ 90’s to show the reasons behind the Autobots arriving on Earth, teaming up with new allies, robot and human, while fighting the Terrorcons, who work for the giant Unicron, who threatens to consume our planet.

Wade to stop this from happening, the two begin to have feelings for one another, overcoming their contrasting backgrounds, and even unconscious bias and prejudices. Elemental provides solid entertainment, and works best when it concentrates on its two lead characters, who are both very likeable. The animation is, typical of Pixar, outstanding, and is always a pleasure to look at. Unfortunately, the film’s admirable themes and messages are frustratingly undermined by its formulaic, even at times routine, plot turns, which are overly familiar and easy to see coming.

Though not up there with Pixar’s best (which includes their recent underrated gem, Turning Red), and not examining relevant themes as well as Disney’s unfairly neglected Strange World, Elemental is quality family entertainment that is worth seeking out.

RATING - ***½

"It’s incredibly exciting to bring new life to his story and celebrate the man, the icon, - the King of Rock ‘n Roll and the impact he made. We can’t wait to welcome audiences to the theatre to have a great time and get all shook up in their blue suede shoes.”

This production will be brought to life by a soon-to-be-announced Australian cast and creative team, providing employment opportunities for home-grown arts workers.

The music catalogue includes Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, That’s All Right, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, Heartbreak Hotel, Burning Love, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight, Earth Angel, Don’t Be Cruel, Are You Lonesome, Blue Moon of Kentucky, See See Rider, Can't Help Falling In Love, A Little Less Conversation and more.

David Abbinanti and Sean Cercone have written the book for the musical, with David composing the orchestrations, arrangements and Additional Music and lyrics. Together they have worked on a slew of hit internationally touring musicals such as Saturday Night Fever: The Musical and Ghost: The Musical, collaborating with Oscar and Grammy winners.

“We are honoured to be tackling one of the world’s greatest icons through a Broadway musical. Elvis’s life is such fervent ground for this medium from his epic concerts to his unprecedented meteoric rise to fame.

“There was no roadmap, no guide, and no limit on what could be created. His journey, from dirt-poor shotgun shack Tupelo Mississippi to a singular name, Elvis has fascinated generations and we’re excited to have him tell it in his own way,” say writers

DavidAbbinanti and Sean Cercone. Bookings: Via Ticketmaster. Further details: elvisamusicalrevolution. com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

The Popular Mechanicals

■ Encore Theatre presents The Popular Mechanicals from July 1422 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St, Clayton.

Written by Tony Taylor, William Shakespeare and Keith Robinson, and directed by Andrew Ferguson, the popular mechanics are Shakespere’s greatest clowns – the endearingly amateur acting ensemble led by Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Here, they take centre-stage in a wild imagining of what goes on in the wings. The result is a funny mix of Shakespearean verse, songs and dance, described as, 'lewd, rude and ingenious.' Clowning, vaudeville, slapstick, farce, stand-up comedy and puppetry come together to create an unhinged feast of wit and profanity.

Performance Details: July 14 (Opening Night), 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 at 8pm; July 16, 22 at 2.15pm.

Venue: Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton.

Ticket prices: $27/$25 /$23 (Group of 10)

Bookings: https:// www.trybooking.com/CGZKO or phone 1300 739 099.

For group or special needs bookings or any enquiries please email bookings@encoretheatre.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

A fine voice cast includes Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh and Peter Dinklage (Pete Davidson is the one exception, who is interminable as the wise-cracking Mirage), while the human cast are likeable enough. Director Steven Caple Jr. (who helmed the disappointing Creed II) at least keeps the action coherent, but he does overuse certain stylistic flourishes, particularly Zack Snyder-type slo-mo.

However, at least the results don’t come close to Michael Bay’s headache inducing atrocities. But given its thin material, what should be a 90-minute film is stretched out over an unnecessary two-plus hours.

RATING - **½

Elemental

■ (PG). 102 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.

The new film from Pixar is a charming, gorgeously animated film that, despite very predictable plotting, nicely presents a story (with a setting that feels similar to Zootopia) dealing with a multi-cultural society, where difficulties and joy regularly go hand-in-hand.

The story centres on Ember (voiced by Leah Lewis), who was born in Element City to Bernie (Ronnie del Carmen) and Cinder (Shila Ommi), who emigrated from Fireland to start a better life in this huge, chaotic melting pot of different elements (Earth, Wind, Fire and Water), and work hard to establish a successful business.

When her volatile temper damages a water pipe, Ember encounters city inspector Wade (Mamoudou Athie), who gives them a number of citations, which could lead to the family business closing down.

Eventually teaming up with

Reality

■ (M). 82 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas June 29.

Based on her 2019 play, Is This A Room, Tina Satter’s film adaptation (and directorial debut) is an intelligent, efficient and powerful viewing experience, using its limited setting and characters to cleverly claustrophobic effect.

Sydney Sweeney plays the title character, who is suddenly visited at her Augusta, Georgia home on June 3, 2017 by FBI agents Garrick (Josh Hamilton) and Taylor (Marchant Davis), sent to investigate a matter which isn’t directly stated at first, but becomes slowly apparent the longer the questioning goes on.

Kept under a quietly controlling eye, the two agents grill the 25 yearold former US Air Force member, and current NSA linguist and translator, for hours (recording everything), with Reality’s future looking increasingly bleak.

Reality Winner is terrific, with Satter and co-writer James Paul Dallas using the transcript of the interview word-for-word, making the smart decision not to insert heightened, fictionalised drama, while Satter’s direction is wonderfully inspired by the best of 70’s political cinema, and with a technical crew who are on the same wavelength, shoots and edits the growingly tense and uncomfortable story to perfection. Sweeney is a revelation, while both Hamilton and Davis offer excellent support. Reality presents the difficulties and horrors of its central subject with a superb clarity, and as we see particular candidates wanting to become US. President in 2024, this film couldn’t be more relevant.

RATING - ****

- Aaron Rourke

● ● ● ● Tim Maloney (Tevye) and Lara Stein (Golde) in Fiddler on the Roof in St Kilda.

■ My first memory of Eve Arden was as the school teacher in the 1950s television series Our M iss Brooks - although I must have seen her prior to that in lots of films as a supporting actress.

Eunice M. Quedens was born in 1908 in Mill Valley, California. She made her stage debut at an early age and it was a small comedy sketch in a stage version of Ziegfeld Follies that attracted attention and led to small film roles.

By 1937 Eunice was working as Eve Arden and landed a good role in the film Oh Doctor playing opposite Edward Everett Horton and William Demarest

In her next film Stage Door for RKO Pictures her role was expanded to a wise cracking fast talking character and Eve found herself working with Katharine Hepburn and Ginger Rogers

In 1939 she married Ned Bergen and in the same year appeared in the MGM film At The Circus with The Marx Brothers

Her big break came when she landed the role of Ida in Mildred Pierce playing opposite Joan Crawford.

Eve Arden was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. In 1946 she worked in a radio series with Danny Kaye and that led to the radio series of Our Miss Brooks which was a situation comedy set in a typical American High School.

Jeff Chandler played her fellow teacher Philip Boynton in the radio series.

Whatever Happened To ... Eve Arden

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

The show was very popular and when it went to television the only cast member not to go into the series was Jeff Chandler as he was now playing lead roles in films.

Eve Arden became very popular as Miss Brooks and the television series ran from 1952 to 1956.

When television began in Australia we loved to watch Our Miss Brooks

Eve had divorced Ned Bergen in 1947 and married actor and producer Brooks West in 1952 - they had four children.

Eve Arden played herself in an I Love Lucy episode set in the famous Brown Derby Restaurant

Some of her films included - The Kid From

Brooklyn, Tea For Two, Anatomy Of A Murder and The Dark At The Top of the Stairs

In 1974 Eve Arden came to Sydney to star in the Australian premiere of the ill-fated stage musical Applause

Her later film roles included the school principal of Rydell High in both of the film musicals Grease 1 and Grease 2

Brooks West, who also had a role in Anatomy Of A Murder, passed away in 1984. There is a classic story about Eve when she was appearing in a play and her leading man had arranged for the telephone to ring in the middle of one of Eve's monologues as a practical joke.

Eve went over to the phone, picked it up, adlibbed some lines then calmly turned to her smirking fellow actor and said quite loudly, "It's for you!" Which left him struggling to invent lines to get out of it. When he hung up the phone, Eve continued the play as if nothing had happened. Eve Arden passed away at her home in Los Angeles in 1990 at the age of 82. A great character actress.

Kevin Trask

Kevin can be heard on 3AW -

The Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

MULLUM MULLUM COMMUNITY BLACK ARTS

■ Representing traditional art practices that have been passed down from our ancestors for over 60,000 years to the present time, combined with modern materials and techniques, this truly magical exhibition celebrates the oldest living culture in the world.

The work of First Nations artists is imbued with spiritual meaning, expressing the knowledge and beliefs that underpin our laws, ceremonies and daily lives.

Mythical stories of The Dreaming are embedded in traditional and contemporary approaches to media ranging across, weaving, drawing, painting, burning symbols on possum skins, implements, tools and weapons.

Exhibition opens July 3 and closes September 1.

Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery

32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood - Peter Kemp

Looking Glass

Judy Watson andYvonnie Scarce

Looking Glass is an important and timely exhibition which brings together two of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists – Waanyl artist Judy Watson, and Kokatha and Nukunu artist, Yvonnie Scarce

At its heart, the exhibition is both a love song and a lament for Country; a fantastical alchemy of the elemental forces of earth, water, fire, and air.

Watson’s ochres, charcoal and pigments, pooled and washed upon flayed canvases, have a natural affinity and synergy with Scarse’s fusion of fire, earth and air.

Watson and Scarce express the ins eparable oneness of Aboriginal people with Country, a familial relationship established for millennia.

Exhibition closes August 6.

Mildura Arts Centre

100 Coreton Rd, Mildura - Peter Kemp

Aretha

■ Aretha: A Love Letter to the Queen of Soul will be staged at 3.30pm and 7pm on Sunday (July 2) at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre, Melbourne.

This special theatrical concert event celebrates the music and life journey of possibly the most influential female voice in the history of popu-

The Arts

The curtain comes up in Melbourne on Sunday to celebrate and reflect on the life and times of Aretha Franklin - a global superstar.

This will truly be a truly memorable performance of equality, inclusivity, diversity and a showcase of six unique Australian performers.

Venue: Hamer Hall – Arts Centre

Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

Date and time: Sunday, July 23.30pm and 7.00pm

Price: Tickets from $75 (transaction fees apply)

Bookings: artscentremelbourne. com.au or ticketek.com.au

- Michael Wilkie

Sam Cooke

ular music. Aretha will showcase 30 songs that define the golden age of soul music as well as the struggles and then the crossover success that became the legacy of this phenomenal artist.

The first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and the winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, this production will chart not only the music but the ups and downs of her extraordinary career.

Producer Peter Rix announce that Aretha’s music will be interpr eted and performed by:

Emma Donovn – legendary ARIAnominated, award-winning, First Nations singer/songwriter.

Montaigne – celebrated singer/ songwriter and unique art pop musician.

Thandi Phoenix - a vocal powerhouse with a unique tone, magnetic energy and commanding stage presence.

Thndo - considered Australia’s ‘First Lady of Soul and R&B’.

Ursuala Yovich - multi award-winning actor, singer and writer and star of Belvoir Street’s Barbara and the Camp Dogs.

Jada Alberts – an outstanding Australian actor, writer and director who will narrate and link together the two hour and 15 minute journey through the life and times of Aretha Franklin.

■ Multi-platinum Australian soul and R&B artist Gary Pinto brings his love and respect of Sam Cooke, to life at MEMO Music Hall in his new live show ‘Sam Cooke – The Music’ on Saturday, July 15.

Gary shows off his soaring vocals in the hit ‘A Change Is Going to Come’ and ‘Unchained Melody’ to the soulful ‘Another Saturday Night’ and the melodic love song ‘You Send Me’.

Pinto, a founding member of 90’s Australian R&B pioneers CDB, has gone on to forge a successful solo career, working with a vast array of local and international artists including Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Kylie Minogue and Ronan Keating and has received accolades from Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder.

Gary has long been respected as one of Australia’s greatest Soul and R&B singers.

At a prayer meeting at Smokey Robinson’s House, Gary received a standing ovation from Smokey and his guests, including Greg Philinganes who said that Gary reminded him of the great Donny Hathaway

The joy that he exudes whilst singing is infectious and has drawn comparisons to Sam Cooke’s approach to performing- the charismatic smile coupled with the soaring melodies.

Tickets: $65/55/45+bf @ www.memomusichall.com.au

Venue: MEMO Music Hall - 88

Acland St, St Kilda

Dangerous TV games show

■ America, the home of game shows, had to call for medical assistance when a contestant on Price is Right got so excited, he threw his arms in the air, jumped up and down ,and promptly dislocated his shoulder. His wife rushed from the audience and won a trip to Hawaii.

See the Bombers fly up

■ Must have been a slow news day when Essendon Football Club went into print claiming their logo was old fashioned, particularly the bomber fighter plane diving downwards. Simple, just invert the plane to go upwards depicting forward thinking, and tying in perfectly with words of their club song '.

Remember when?

■ Rewind your memory bank to the US TV sitcom of the nineties 'Home Improvements' with Tim Allen and family. Youngest son, Brad Taylor is currently in legal trouble over accused of stealing of money involving a start-up scheme. Details sound messy and Tim Allen is coming to the defence of Taylor.

And they’re racing

■ According to Ad News, Channel 10 has decided not to telecast future Melbourne Cup races. The battle now begins between Seven and Nine - John O’Keefe

with Peter Kemp

■ What a coincidence that a creative agency ' Good One Creative ' won the shoot out onABC TV 'Gruen'. One member of the winning agency was Charlie Howcroft, whose Dad, Russel is a panelist on the popular Gruen show.

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● ● Eve Arden

● ● ● ● Russel Howcroft

Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

SINATRA’S PLACE RE-OPENS

■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood comes this week’s news.

La Dolce Vita

■ Imagine a small, clubby room with cosy leather booths tucked inside a low-slung, single-story brick building in Beverly Hills.

Now, picture all the stars and ex-presidents seated at the cosy booths through the years, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Ford, and Ronald and Nancy Reagan

This was the celeb favourite hideaway La Dolce Vita , first opened in 1966 with Frank Sinatra and George Raft as investors, and featuring a design by five-time Oscar-winner set designer Lyle Wheeler, who conceived the look of movies like The Wizard of Oz perfectly capturing the distinct feel of a New York Italian restaurant in the center of Beverly Hills

“It always had this charm,” says Marc Rose of the windowless, ultra-private venue that eventually shuttered in 2020.

“Med Abrous and I would have a lot of dinners here, and we just always loved this place.”

Together, Rose and Abrous are the founders of Call Mom, the LA-based group behind dining and nightlife hotspots, The Spare Room, Genghis Cohen, and Panorama Room.

When they heard La Dolce Vita was being sold, they couldn’t resist stepping in to preserve it and they reopened its wooden doors once again.

9785 S. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 90210

Disney shares down

■ Disney shares sank nearly 5 per cent to their lowest level since March 2020 after the blockbuster sequel and one of the priciest movies in Hollywood history fell short of the hype in its opening weekend.

Avatar: The Way of Water hauled in $134 million domestically and had the second-largest global opening of 2022, but fell short of tracking estimates based on advance US ticket sales and disappointed in one of the biggest markets for the franchise, China.

Disney had hoped to clean up in China, where the first movie in 2009 did blockbuster business.

The Way of Water earned $57.1 million there, which Disney described in a Wall Street Journal report as disappointing but understandable.

Holiday family fun

■ If you need a moment away from family during the holidays, you’re not alone, according to new research.

A survey of 2000 Americans who are travelling to visit family for the holidays found respondents can spend an average of three hours and 54 minutes with their family before needing a moment to themselves.

According to the survey, 75 per cent of respondents will hit a point where they need time away from the crowd.

They can be creative in their ways of escaping, in 4 has hidden in a relative’s house to take a moment alone, while 37 per cent have gone so far as to make an excuse and leave the house altogether.

Top pay for copy

■ A Beverly Hills cop tops the list of the highest-paid California municipal employees, 100 of whom took home $439,000 or more in total wages last year.

The Assistant Police Chief’s total compensation was $716,284 in 2021, $208,087 in regular income, with the rest for lump-sum and other pay, according to a report published by the state controller’s office.

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Out and About Interesting classes

■ If any of us have kids or grandkids looking at colleges, we need to have them consider Princeton

It now offers classes such as “Black + Queer in Leather: Black Leather/BDSM Material Culture,” “FAT: The F-Word and the Public Body” and “Anthropology of Religion: Fetishism and Decolonization.”

Are you wondering what the hell BDSM is? Well it is “sexual activity involving such practices as the use of physical restraints, the granting and relinquishing of control and the infliction of pain.”

Choice of pronouns

■ Twitter CEO Elon Musk slammed Scott Kelly, astronaut and the brother of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) in a tweet after Kelly called out the 51-year-old executive over mocking the use of pronouns. “

Elon, please don’t mock and promote hate toward already marginalised and at-risk-of-violence members of the #LGBTQ+ community,” Kelly tweeted.

“They are real people with real feelings. Furthermore, Dr Fauci is a dedicated public servant whose sole motivation was saving lives.”

Musk responded, “I strongly disagree. Forcing your pronouns upon others when they didn’t ask, and implicitly ostracizing those who don’t, is neither good nor kind to anyone.”

“As for Fauci, he lied to Congress and funded gain-offunction research that killed millions of people,” Musk added. “Not awesome imo.”

Kelly’s comments were in response to a tweet that Musk posted in which he stated, “My pronouns are Prosecute/ Fauci,” an hour after another tweet warning that things were about to “get spicy.”

Pure love

Gavin Wood

Christians in minority

■ Fewer than half the people in England and Wales consider themselves Christian, according to the most recent census, the first time a minority of the population has followed the country’s official religion. Britain has become less religious and less white in the decade since the last census, figures from the 2021 census by the Office for National Statistics revealed. Some 46.2% of the population of England and Wales described themselves as Christian on the day of the 2021 census, down from 59.3% a decade earlier. The Muslim population grew from 4.9% to 6.5% of the total, while 1.7% identified as Hindu, up from 1.5%. More than 1 in 3 people 37% said they had no religion, up from 25% in 2011. The other parts of theUK, Scotland and Northern Ireland, report their census results separately. Secularism campaigners said the shift should trigger a rethink of the way religion is entrenched in British society. The UK has state-funded Church of England schools, Anglican bishops sit in Parliament’s upper chamber, and the monarch is “defender of the faith” and supreme governor of the church.

Treasury reeceipts drop

■ The US monthly federal deficit was a record-setting $249 billion in March, $57 billion wider than the same month last year, as Republican control of the House puts the government’s finances back in the political spotlight. The Federal Government spent $501 billion last month, a $28 billion increase to a record high, while tax revenue dropped by $29 billion compared with last March, with the government collecting $252 billion. Adjusting for calendar differences in last year’s tax receipts, government tax revenue dropped $13 billion compared with last March, said the Treasury Department.

■ Many pet owners know that our connections with animals can be on an emotional par with those we share with other humans and scientific research backs this up.

The key ingredients of human attachment are experiencing the other person as a dependable source of comfort, seeking them out when distressed, feeling enjoyment in their presence and missing them when apart.

Researchers have identified these as features of our relationships with pets too.

But there are complexities.

Some groups of people are more likely to develop intimate bonds with their pets. This includes isolated older people, people who have lost trust in humans, and people who rely on assistance animals.

Harry and Megyn

■ Megyn Kelly panned the Netflix special featuring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as an “uninspiring, interminable waste of time” and said that the British royal who wed the American actress needs “a real psychotherapist” and “not a whiny, woke annoying wife.”

“Those are three hours I’ll never get back,” Kelly said during a broadcast of her Sirius XM podcast ‘The Megyn Kelly Show’.

Kelly described the Netflix documentary ‘Harry & Meghan’ as a “farce,” saying that it’s not a “tell-all” but rather a “tell-what-you-think-makes-you-look-good.”

“What a boring, uninspiring, interminable waste of time,” Kelly said.

“Believe it or not this couple is still complaining” despite having “two beautiful, perfectly healthy children and nearly $200 million in the bank thanks to their insatiable desire to ‘finally tell their story’,” Kelly added.

The Sussexes, who quit as working royals in the UK and relocated to the United States two years ago, were reportedly paid $100 million as part a deal with Netflix that includes collaboration on additional content projects.

Kelly blasted the couple for insisting on privacy while at the same time granting interviews to Oprah Winfrey, hosting a podcast on Spotify, writing a memoir, and granting access to Netflix

● ● ● ● Pictured at La Dolce Vita celebrating his 80th birthday, ‘Free Willy’ and ‘Man from Snowy River’ Director Simon Wincer with Ramada Managing Director Alan Johnson.

Lovatts Crossword No 37

Across Across Down Down

1. Most private (thoughts)

6. Eyeball membrane 11. Pond plants 15. Made anew (2-7) 20. Impact sound 21. Genuine thing, the real ... 22. Hawaiian island

172. Heavy horned animal

175. Jogs 176. Boys

179. X, Y or Z

180. Be defeated

182. Upon 184. Abrupt

185. Destitute

186. In the manner of (1,2)

188. Jazz legend, ... Fitzgerald 189. Rabble 190. Sacred 191. The self 193. Olden days, days of ... 194. Narrow roads 196. Type of lily 197. Defendant's bond money

Collier

Hawkers

Unwell

Moneylenders

Machinery serviceman

Captivated

Arabian sultanate

... & papa

Vapour

Irish sweater style

Lots of

Imminent

Drawing up roughly

Comfortable chair 227. Jump 229. Mad Roman emperor 230. Adolescent

Honourable

Amateur radio enthusiasts

Church celebration

Fume-filled 237. Stagger 239. Actress, ... Russo 241. South American dance

Different

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Former Soviet region (1,1,1,1)

Complained

Gloss

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Angrier

Crazy

Herb garnish

Grow quickly, ... up

Shotgun lead

Outshine

273. Irish lass

274. Undisguised

277. Rotated

279. Heroic tale

281. House lizard

284. Just OK (2-2)

286. Spiders' traps

288. Was expert (in) 292. Deck over water

294. Arranges, ... up

295. Grieve 298. Sticker

300. Sultan's wives

301. Colorado ski resort

303. Volley of bullets

306. Exhale & inhale

308. Scarce as ... teeth (3'1)

309. Successor 311. Stingiest 314. Chilly 315. Clash 316. Flamenco instrument 317.

1. Terrible tsar

2. Hitler follower

3. More mature 4. Stares lasciviously at

Pairs 6. Weaving fibre

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151. FA Cup stadium

154. Wooden beams

156. Eye-watering vegetable

159. Fuss, ... & cry

164. Bushranger, ... Kelly

169. Complete task (3,2)

170. Architect, Frank ... Wright

173. Turning up (skirt)

174. Incapacitates (racehorse)

177. Positive electrode

178. Casseroles

181. Male rowers

183. Scottish emblem

187. Retriever dogs

192. French policemen

195. Atone for

199. Infuriate

201. TV award

202. Actress, ... Redgrave

203. Frighten

204. Ski-track

206. Singer, ... Abdul

207. Russian mountains

208. Sloped walkway

209. Risqué

213. Numerous

215. Pink-eyed rabbits

217. Loch ... Monster

221. Chops down

222. Bury

223. Biting fly

224. Authentic

225. Pursue

226. Pakistan's ... Khan

228. Legal trade bans

234. Compliance

236. Most avid

238. Conger

240. Convent sister

242. Diminishing

243. Early foetuses

245. Disillusions (4,4)

247. Uranus & Pluto's neighbour

248. Paris boulevard, Champs ...

250. Students

251. Wild ponies

253. Sunset

255. Utilised

257. Oil cartel

258. Moon about

261. Kremlin country

262. Responsible

265. Rounded stone

266. Drift (into coma)

268. Corrosive fluids

269. The D of AD

275. Take part in ballot

276. Frolic

278. Boosts morale

280. Ringing (of bell)

282. Famous English college

283. 21st birthday symbols

285. Cosmonaut, ... Gagarin

287. Summer shoe

289. Lucky amulets

290. Covered shopway

291. Mental pictures

292. Looked intently

293. Delight

296. Pig's grunts

297. Reimburse

299. Record's secondary track (1-4)

302. Introduce gradually, ... in

304. Abundant

305. Indistinct

306. Skin eruption

307. Hindu garment

308. London's ... Park

310. Polishes

312. Repeat

313. Soft knocks

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Archie lives on

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra , under the baton of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín, co-presents One Song: The Music of the late Archie Roach, featuring a stellar line-up of artists who draw on their connec- tions to theAustralian indigenous legend will bring new life to his iconic songs. Hamer Hall, Southbank. Wed. and Thurs. July 5 and 6. More info and tickets https:// whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/

Joe’s Big Band

■ Bird's Basement Melbourne is proud to present an extraordinary and creative col- laboration between one of Australia's favourite performers Joe Camilleri and Melbourne's renowned B# Big Band on Thursday, July 13. Truly an exciting Australian first, where a collection of Joe's most famous hits, are re-imagined via different and imaginative musical genres by B#'s superb music arrangers, to create a unique night of music, and launch an exciting new concept inAustralian music.

Brian Cadd

■ ARIA Hall Of Fame winner, Brian Cadd, returns to MEMO St Kilda with his band performing songs from throughout his extensive musical career. A bona fide music legend, platinum album seller and award winning songwriter, Brian is also an Order of Australia recipient. This powerhouse singer and piano player still rocks in today’s retro-pumped music business and is as energised and creative as ever. Fri. Aug. 18. Tickets at Trybooking.com

FROZEN IN CONCERT REVIEWED

■ Live concert film showings may not be a novelty anymore, but when the MSO takes them on, they’re extraordinary.

Imagine sitting in a huge auditorium with a large screen watching Walt Disney’s celebrated animation Frozen with all the dialogue and songs, but with the music played live by a full symphony orchestra, and the choral pieces amplified by the MSO Chorus

That was the treat for audiences at Melbourne's Convention and Exhibition Centre to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the movie’s release, and it was spectacular.

These days, technology used to record voice, sounds and music is so advanced that you can remove, or mute, every element of a soundtrack – even individual instruments.

In this case the MSO removed every instrument to play the entire soundtrack live. You wouldn’t believe it wasn’t the original, so accurate and nuanced. It added such an incredible intensity to the film experience.And while the film is engaging - forgot just how sad and funny it is, the eye was constantly drawn to the talented musicians and choir on the floor.

It’s exciting from the beginning. The audience enters as the orchestra tunes up below a large screen before the exuberant conductor, Jessica Gethin, enters from the side with microphone in hand, welcoming the audience - she knows that

100s of parents have had the movie on auto replay since 2013.

While some might consider this a self-serving marketing exercise to cash in on the anniversary of the movie - though I doubt the rights would have been cheap - it was a fantastic way to introduce orchestral music to a young audience, and that is a great thing.

The MSO should be applauded for its diverse program, and everyone needs to experience the magic of the MSO at the Movies series.

The Man from Snowy River in Concert in August is selling fast, and StarWars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert in October is already sold out.

- Review by Beth Klein

Gods

■ ‘Inner Essence’ live art and gallery will present ‘Gods’ an exhibition of new sculpture works by internationally acclaimed Melbourne artist Brett Ashby

To be unveiled during the coming Winter Solstice 2023 on Sunday June 25, the 14 sculptures will be presented in the rolling hills of West Gippsland in the grounds of the beautiful Broughton Hall.

The creation of 'Gods ' was a heavy endeavour and took the artist three and a half years to create with steel fabricator Wayne McQuilten.

Ashby was selected by the Metro Tunnel, Cross Yarra Part-

nership in 2021 to take ownership of a slab of Bluestone t aken from the tunnel project from deep below Swanston St. Following this he approached Pentridge to compliment the piece with a Volcanic basalt slab. It wasn’t until December 2022 that Ashby made the first cuts into the slabs.

“Both stones lived with me until that day, like a heavy anchor,” said Ashby, “I used a water diamond blade saw and cut them by hand into 14 stones. My intention was clear, I must raise the stones from the ground and set them free during Winter Solstice, 2023.”

This is an exciting exhibition where the 14 3D sculptures will be essentially released into the wild as they are positioned in 'The Completion', a 12m gravel circle within the spectacular 1.5 hectare terraced garden. The sculptures explore the intense pleasures of being alive and what that means. The sacred positioning and geometry of the 10m rock circle make the spectator look inside one's eye, to understand that the universe is at play and offers an experience that punctures through contrast.

The sculptures will receive a traditional smoke ceremony and be set free in positive spirit byShane Clayton, from Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation There will also be a morning fire meditation, facilitated by 'Somisan' energy healer Philip Hunter followed by a musical resonance by

Solana The Artist. Guests will be invited to enjoy morning tea and witness the feminine embodiment performance into stone, by award recognised sound alchemists, tantric female emotional embodiment facilitators. Lunch will be provided by The Gippsland Grazer at 1pm, with refreshments at ba r prices.

Ashby's work is informed by an interest in energy, light and art history. Often displaying his response to place and space through geometry, aura and frequency. This will be a beautiful event where guests will be invited to see themselves inside the sacred geometry, 10m circle artwork and to support the awakening of the stones.

“I have created 14 steel sculptures using a welder, reo bar and flat cold steel sheets,” said Ashby.“Oil paint has been used to create universal planet-like chakra coloured circle bases, so that the ‘ Gods’ have a place to land. The flat steel sheet has been punctured on one side documenting movements and energy. This performance was part of ‘ My Flowers’ series which saw me perform skate and grind artworks on cold steel sheet, using a welder, grinder and flame thrower while skateboarding in a flower garden in Upper Beaconsfield. The sacred 10m rock circle sculpture provides a place of peace, reflection and activation when witnessed inside ‘The completion’.

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■ Although it is three months away, leading bookmakers Neds Betting have listed a market for the Golden Rose to be run over 1400 metre,s on September 29. It is a race that attracts some of the best threeyear-olds racing in Australia.

The winner of the Inglis sires which was run at Randwick back in April, was won by the Chris Waller-trained Militarize, who turned its form around after a bad run previously, winning in fine fashion.

However, he had plenty of excuses, when he finished well out of the money in the Golden Slipper, after drawing a wide barrier, and getting into a ton of trouble.

He is a nicely bred youngster being by the top New Zealand stallion, Dundeel, prior to that run he ran a big race when third behind Red Resistance in the Todman Stakes, after missing the start.

The Golden Slipper winner, Shinzo, is on the second line, after his win in the classic, and is a stablemate of Militarize, and from his four starts has won two and two placings, and is a nice type.

The James Cummings -prepared Cylinder, was second to Shinzo, and it was quite a good run, and was sent out favourite in the Slipper, so, there is big wraps on him.

Another of the Cummings team, that has got a bit of ability in Commerorative, who won at the mid-week meeting back on June 7, at Canterbury and showed a bit.

Nicely bred by the leading sire, I Am Invincible, from Memorial, at his only start, won well. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained youngster, Don Corleone, failed to run on in the Champagne Stakes.

Prior to that was a good second behind Militarise in the Sires, and a good fourth in the Slipper.

Goes alright on his day and could be right in this. Next is King’s Gambit in the Snowden camp, and is a real trier, having run third in the Golden Slipper, and is consistent.

Back on March 4, another handy type, Red Resistance, ran a creditable second behind Cylinder in the Todman Stakes at Randwick

That was his first defeat of his three starts.

Red Resistance is prepared by Gai Waterhouse and Andrew Bott at Randwick, and goes alright.

An interesting possible is KapinskyAbstract, with Chris Waller, up until May 3, had only one start winning that day at Canterbury. He is by Zoustar from Solar Charged.

One that was most impressive winning the coveted J.J.Atkins classic, was King Colorado, with the powerful team of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.

Having only his third run he was most impressive in beating a very good field of young ones over 1600 metres.

Leading Queensland trainer, Annabel Neasham, produced a smart one in, Libertad, having only second start,made it two from two, with a big win in the Kindergarten Stakes over 1100 metres at Randwick back onApril 1.

Among the unplaced was the smart Barber, who could only run third.

Only this month, the inaugural BASET Thoroughbred Endeavour Award has been awarded to Grace McBeath, a talented young Equestrian from New South Wales.

The aim of the program is to offer participants the chance to further develop their careers, and gain skills and experience in International practices.

The award provides for an exchange between Australia and the UK Thoroughbred Industry students to work for six months, in an iconic stable during peak racing seasons in the UK and Australia.

Additionally, the winners will be offered the chance to experience local culture and meet industry leaders in their field.

The inaugural award will provide funding to support a six-month racing stable placement by the British Racing School, which will involve working for Sir Mark Prescott at Heath House Stables and Andrew Balding at Kingsclere Park House Stables.

These are two of the best-equipped training establishments in Britian.

second to Barber in the Blue Diamond Prelude.

OPENING MARKET FOR THE GOLDEN ROSE Ted Ryan

However, at big odds he failed to fire in the Golden Slipper, but is better than that.

Then you have the Ciaron Maher-David Eustace-trained filly, Steel City , who has ability, and Tannhauser, a good third in the J.J.Atkins Classic.

Thor’breds careers

■ The Britian-Australia Education Trust (BASET) has announced the launch of a new Thoroughbred Endeavour Award in partnership with Godolphin, The British Racing School and Thoroughbred Industry Careers to support deserving young people from Britian and Australia, embarking on careers in the equine and racing industries.

Later this year, the opportunity will be reciprocated, and a second BASET Thoroughbred Award will be made to support a young person from Great Britian, who will undertake a placement in Australia, arranged by the Thoroughbred Industry Careers.

The BASET Thoroughbred Endeavour Awards form part of the UK-based charity’s new Endeavour Career Skills Awards Program, which supports young people from Great Britian and Australians entering vocational careers.

The program funds internships, apprenticeships and courses, that provide real-world industry experience, and facilitate an exchange of knowledge and expertise between Britian and Australia.

- Ted Ryan

● ● ● ● Chris Waller. Racing Photos.

The Hayes combination trained Little Brose won the Blue Diamond Stakes in fine style, but failed to show up in the Golden Slipper back in March.

Prior to his win in the Blue Diamond he ran

9 EVENTS AT CHARLTON MEETING

■ Central Victorian racing at Charlton commenced the week beginning June 19 when a nine event card sponsored by the Victorian Harness Racing Club Bonus Scheme was held on a chilly afternoon.

The Wally Churchill Memorial Pace over 1609 metres was one of the features on the day going to Sunraysia trainer Reece Moore’s 6Y0 Shadow Play-Imachicitoo gelding Rojenbye in a mile rate of 1-58.7.

Driven by Jack Laugher, Rojenbye angled to be four back along the markers as Apache Wind (gate two) had crossed polemarker Luv Me Or Hate Me as the start was effected, with Nai Harn Bay (gate five) moving to race in the open.

Extricating five wide running into the final bend, Rojenbye finished brilliantly to record a 2.4 metre margin over the pacemaker giving the Mildura District the quinella, with Nai Harn Bay holding down third 7.2 metres away.

■ Art Major-Illawong Sister Styx filly Major Milestone was successful in the VHRC Renown Silverware 3Y0 Pace over 2100 metres paying odds of $17.00.

Trained at Tatura by David Abrahams for mother Patsy, Major Milestone was given a sweet passage by Ellen Tormey one/one from gate six trailing the raging hot favourite Ozzie Punter which faced the breeze from outside the front line as Settebello led from gate two.

Easing three wide on the home turn as Ozzie Punter claimed the leader, Major Milestone ran home best to blouse the favourite by 3.8 metres in a rate of 1-59.2. James Garner (three pegs) was third 2.3 metres back.

■ The $10,000 2100 metre Alabar Vicbred Platinum Pace saw Daylesford trainer Mick Barby and wife reinswoman Anne-Maree Conroy greet the judge with 4Y0 Betting LineGlenlyon Glad gelding Glenline, a half brother to smart gelding It Is Billy (It Is I).

Settling three back in the moving line from gate two on the second row with Letsdancetilldawn going forward from outside the front line to lead, Glenline after making the home turn very wide, swept to the front in the straight to easily account for Epic Orion along the sprint lane off the back of the leader by 5.9 metres, Letsdancetilldawn held down third 3.8 metres away. The mile rate 2-01.9.

■ Smythes Creek’s Nathan Cahir snared the $500,000 In VHRC Super Bonuses Pace over 2100 metres with 5Y0 SomebeachsomewhereOur Narissa Franco gelding Telemachus which returned a mile rate of 2-00.1.

Going forward from gate five to lead, Telemachus defied all challengers to prevail by 2.9 metres from Rockets Mate (gate three on the second line) off a three wide trail last lap, with Caesarion third a nose away after trailing the winner after leading out from gate four. It was the winners eighth success in 47 outings.

Chilly Kilmore

■ Kilmore raced last Tuesday evening in bitterly cold conditions with a most interesting meeting where the local district provided a number of winners.

■ Bolinda’s Alison and Chris Alford were victorious with improving 4Y0 Betting LineMaastricht mare Maas Betting Again who was outstanding in taking the $10,000 Beraldo Coffee Pace Final over 1690 metres.

Driven by Chris, Maas Betting Again appeared to throw away all chance when galloping away from gate four as the start was effected to settle at the rear of the field as Didshedoit led from gate three.

Once balanced, Alford sent the mare forward with a rush approaching the bell to cross the leader shortly after and defy all challengers, defeating Didshedoit by an easy 6.4 metres, with Shania Tee using the sprint lane from the rear for third 6.1 metres away. The mile rate 1-56.8.

■ Another Bolinda winner was Brent Lilley’s quality 4Y0 Sweet Lou-Zenola Starbuck gelding Hugo Maguire which landed the 2180 metre Jet Roofing Pace to give Alford a double.

Settling well back in the field from gate two on the second line, Hugo Maguire was set alight racing for the bell to cross the pacemaker Wharewhiti which had used up plenty of petrol to lead from gate six. Cruising for the final circuit, Hugo Maguire greeted the judge 11.1 metres

Harness Racing

back Caledonian Hotel Social Club Pace over 2160 after racing exposed from gate two.

■ tAt Echuca, border hoppers David Kennedy (Narrandera) and Brooke McPherson (Henty) tasted success, David’s 5Y0 American IdealCanugrinforme mare Cinos Legacy taking the metres and Brooke’s 5Y0 For A Reason-Our Lizzy Brooke mare Lookinforareason the Ride High @ Alabar Pace over the same trip. Cinos Legacy driven by Jackson Painting led throughout from gate three to account for Keayang Treasure (three pegs) by 3.4 metres in a rate of 159.8.

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in advance of Blissful Mind which raced exposed for the last lap, with Wharewhiti battling on gamely to hold third 7.2 metres back. The mile rate 1-59.7.

■ tVeteran Whittlesea octogenarian Charlie Farrugia snared the MC Security Pace over 1690 metres with Little Safari, an 11Y0 gelded son of Safari and Hanovian Princess who chalked up his nineteenth success at start number 179.

Raced by Charlie and grandson Darren Zahra who drives the horse, Little Safari possied three back in the moving line from outside the front line as Kilmore hope La Toison Dor led from gate two for Ben Yole.

Going forward three wide on the home turn, Little Safari motored home down the centre of the track to score by 5.6 metres in 1-59.8 from Kilmore trained duo Major Comment (three wide last lap from the rear) and Good Feelings (three pegs) which weaved in-between runners for third a half head away.

■ tEuroa trainer/driver Cameron Maggs scored a super victory with 5Y0 Majestic Son-Sunday Service gelding Super Service in the 2150 metre Broadstead Kilmore Trotters Handicap.

Coming from 10 metres, Super Service was bottled up four back along the markers for most of the trip as Kilmore hope One Muscle Hill led from the pole for Monique Burnett.

Angling into the clear well into the straight, Super Service sprouted wings from what was an impossible position to prevail by a nose over 30 metre backmarker Kheiron for former locals Peter Lane and Anita Burke which raced uncovered from the bell with Michael Bellman in the cart.

Watch And Act (one/one at bell – three wide last lap) was third 1.4 metres back after dropping in one/one for a breather approaching the home turn. The mile rate 2-04.4.

Midweek meetings

■ Two meetings Wednesday – Yarra Valley and Echuca. At Yarra Valley Avenel’s Wayne Potter produced a New Zealand bred gelding by the name of Spyglass to snare the Yarra Valley Toyota 3Y0 Maiden Pace over 1650 when making his race debut.

Driven by Nathan Jack, Spyglass (Sweet Lou-Beardsley) led throughout from the pole but looked lost at times and had to be shaken up to register a 2.4 metre margin in advance of Lochinvar Lorenzo along the sprint lane after trailing, with Imagination Oro (one/one – three wide home straight) third 6.4 metres away third. The mile rate 1-58.

Many readers will recall a horse of the same name that won a plethora of races in the eighties when trained by the late Howard Craig.

■ tSunshine owner/trainer Charlie Attard usually comes up with a handy one year in – year out and 3Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Ruby Slippers colt Layden scored his 5th victory in 19 outings when taking the 1650 metre Hirsch Hill Estate Pace in a rate of 2-00.7 giving Adrian Pace another winner for the week.

Settling three back in the moving line from the extreme draw as Major Assassin led from gate two. Going forward three wide in the last lap, Spyglass although very wide on the home turn, rattled home at a great rate to record a 1.2 metre margin over the pacemaker. Forever A Star battled on bravely for third a half head

Royal Cadence (four pegs) was third 3.8 metres back, while Lookinforareason (Thomas Gilligan) after showing no speed from gate two moved to face the breeze outside the leader Keayang Omar (gate three) mid-race to blouse him right on the wire after never looking likely to. Art On Fire (three wide solo at bell from mid-field) was third 2.6 metres back. The mile rate 2-00.3.

■ Parwan owner/trainer Paul Parsons has had a terrific month and added another winner to the tally when 5Y0 Bettors Delight-Naevia mare Kendys Butterfly brought up two wins in succession by winning the $10,000 Alabar Mares Sprint Championship (Heat 6) over 1755 metres.

Driven by Codi Rauchenberger, Kendys Butterfly was given a nice trip three back in the moving lane from gate two on the second line and after going forward three wide approaching the home turn, finished full of running to prevail by 4.2 metres over the leader Roslyn Gaye which had led from gate five. Alwaysbealady (four pegs) was third 3 metres back. The mile rate 1-56.8. Kendys Butterfly had won the Mooroopna Cup at her previous start.

At Ballarat

■ Ballarat was Thursday’s fixture and 13Y0 Dream Away-Crossmaglen gelding Irishmurphy proved that age is no bar when successful in the 1710 metre Mega Jumps Pace at odds of $12.00.

Trained at Hamilton by Jim Barker and driven by granddaughter Jackie, Irish Murphy began fast from gate five to lead all of the way and score by 5.2 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.8 from Cornish Smuggler (one/two) and Welease Woger from the tail who was third 2.1 metres away. It was Irish Murphy’s 10th victory at start 146.

■ Bannockburn’s Geoff Webster and stable reinsman Connor Clarke landed the Petstock 2Y0 Maiden Pace over 1710 metres with consistent Million Dollar Cam-Endeared filly Elusive giving her a well deserved victory. Leading out from gate two before electing to hand over to Thestatesman (gate three), Elusive after a sweet passage extricated to join the leader in the straight and did best to register a 5.3 metre margin over The Statesman which raced roughly over the final stages.

Dougs Flame a stablemate of the winner ran on late from the rear for third. The mile rate 155.9. Raging hot favourite Balboa Rock on debut galloped when outside the leader approaching the home turn and dropped out.

■ Daylesford trainer/driver Anne-Maree Conroy’s most promising 4Y0 Bacardi LindyEfficacious mare Constant is getting better all the time and chalked up her 4th victory in 25 outings by taking the Ballarat LaundryTrotters Mobile over 2200 metres.

Raced by mother Pat, Constant was given an easy time one/one from gate four and after easing three wide prior to the home turn joined the pacemaker Charlie Walker which galloped enabling her to race clear over closing stages to score softly by 4.8 metres from Majestic Pride off a three wide trail from the rear last lap. Kyvalley Picasso (four pegs) was third 1.1 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.2.

■ Visiting Kiwi reinsman Ben Hope presently staying with Brent Lilley in Bolinda broke through for his first win in Victoria when 4Y0 Father Patrick-Hot Pants entire Kyvalley Paint raced by Jim Connelly’s KPC Racing greeted the judge in the Ballarattrottingclub.com.au Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres in a mile rate of 2-04.1.

Beginning quickly from gate six to be trapped exposed outside Mumstheword which flew

■ Wednesday – Geelong, Thursday –Kilmore, Friday – Maryborough/Mildura, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Warragul, Monday – Charlton, Tuesday – Geelong .

away from gate five, Kyvalley Paint gained cover shortly after when She Sailz went forward from three back before handing over to My High Peak putting him three back in the moving line with a circuit to travel.

One/one on straightening after My High Peak galloped, Kyvalley Paint when angled around the leaders as the winning post came into view and in a slugging finish, prevailed by a half head from She Sailz which fought on doggedly. Abitofadreamer (three wide last lap from the rear) kept on giving in the straight to finish third a head away in a thrilling finish.

Two events

■ Two meetings Friday Mildura and Bendigo and what a pay day it was for Bendigo’s Alex Ashwood at Mildura driving five winners on the program – Maggacis, Cotchinellie and Kailani Lass (all trained by him), Highway Writer (Sandra O’Connor) and Rick Reilly (Julie Douglas), while Long Forest based Jordan Leedham was not far behind him with three) Shadow Terror (Ricky O/Brien), Lilbitahenrytee (Kate Attard) and Spring Delight (Scott Garraway).

At Bendigo veteran Bet Bet owner/trainer Ray Cross who can’t do anything wrong of late chalked up a double – Centrurion Alm-Kumbya filly Romantic Nina (Ryan Duffy pulling off a hefty plunge to land the Forty Winks 3Y0+ Vicbred Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres and 5Y0 Imperial Count-Im Rite Or Wrong mare Jessicas Story (Declan Murphy) the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile over the same trip.

Following a one/one passage from gate two, Romantic Nina led on turning to record an easy 10 metre victory over Avenel Eagle which led out before trailing the leader The Other Thing. First starter Oprah Double You ran on from the tail for third 8.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.6. Jessicas Story starting outside the front line after crossing the pacemaker Savvy Kyvalley (gate six), led for the final circuit to score by 20.1 metres in 2-03.8 fromAstro (three wide last lap from four back) and Luna (one/ two) who was a half neck away third.

- Len Baker

Extra

Miles Franklin Award shortlist

■ Five first-time nominees, including a debut author, are among the six talented writers shortlisted for the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award.

The authors will be competing for one of the most prestigious literary prizes inAustralia, with the winner receiving $60,000.

The 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist is:

■ Hopeless Kingdom by Kgshak Akec (UWA Publishing)

■ Limberlost by Robbie Arnott (Text Publishing)

■ Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au (Giramondo Publishing)

■ Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran (Ultimo Press)

■ The Lovers by Yumna Kassab (Ultimo Press)

■ Iris by Fiona Kelly McGregor (Pan MacmillanAustralia)

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