The Local Paper. Regional Edition. Wed., Oct. 23, 2024

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Earthquake drill

■ Recent earthquakes in Victoria led to the State Emergency Service getting behind the world’s largest earthquake drill and encouraging the public to know what to do if they ever experience a quake.

The Great ShakeOut is global annual drill that took place last Thursday (Oct. 1`7), encouraging the public to practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during an earthquake.

Victoria recorded its largest earthquake in history on September 21, 2021.

The 5.9 magnitude quake with an epicentre at Woods Point caused approximately $113 million in damages, according to the Insurance Council of Australia

This includeddamage to shopfronts on Chapel St in Melbourne and hundreds of calls for help to the SES.

Over 43,000 ‘felt reports’ were recorded across Victoria and surrounding states including over 3000 (9 per cent) who indicated some level of damage ranging from: cracked walls, fallen masonry, and buildings shifting off foundations.

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ABOUT US

Incorporating the traditions of the Evelyn Observer (Est. 1873), Seymour Express (Est. 1872), Yea Advertiser (Est. 1995), Yarra Valley Advertiser (Est. 1995), Whittlesea Advertiser (Est. 1995).

The Local Paper is published weekly online and printed fortnightly and circulates in local editions:

• Regional/’Dindi Local’ Edition: Murrindindi, Mansfield, Strathbogie, rural sections of Nillumbik and Whittlesea

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Columnists: Len Baker, Matt Bissett-Johnson, Rob Foenander, Peter Kemp, Aaron Rourke, Ted Ryan, Cheryl Threadgold, Julie Houghton, Kevin Trask, John O’Keefe

Honorary Reviewers: Juliet Charles, Sherryn Danaher, Peter Green, Lyn Hurst, Kathryn Keeble, Beth Klein, David McLean, Graeme McCoubrie, Maggie Morrison, Peter Murphy, Jill Page, Elizabeth Semmel.

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S. Morang link to spending spree

■ Police have arrested an alleged identity thief after uncovering a million-dollar spending spree on cars, jewellery, and other luxury items.

The alleged identity thief was in the sights of Melbourne East’s Neighbourhood Policing Team after a report of suspicious shopping activity came through in May this year.

Police began investigating and soon discovered that millions of dollars had allegedly been stolen from another person’s bank account.

Police tracked down the alleged victim, who used to reside in a property in Balwyn but moved to China nine years ago.

It is alleged the property owned by the victim had been broken into, with unopened mail and documents pertaining to their identity stolen.

The alleged offender then used these items to gain access to bank accounts and transfer $2.3 million.

It is alleged that within two months, the man purchased at least six vehicles including four Mercedes, a Jaguar F Pace and a Toyota Hilux.

In addition to the cars, it is alleged that gold and diamond jewellery, Rolex watches, significant amounts of designer clothing and bags and household furniture was purchased with the funds.

The investigation led to police executing a number of search warrants in St Albans, Keilor Downs , and South Morang on Thursday October 10, where they seized

four allegedly stolen cars and a range of furniture pieces.

The items seized include:

■ A 2016 Jaguar F Pace, 2016 Mercedes C43, 2017 Mercedes C63 Coupe , 2017 Mercedes C6 Coupe

■ Lounge suites

■ Washing machine, fridge and dryer

■ Dining table and chairs

■ TV

■ Two entertainment units

■ Coffee and hallway table

■ Mattress Police will also allege a 2017 Mercedes GLE63 was purchased with the proceeds of crime and later sold.

During the St Albans warrant, police also arrested a 38year-old man.

The St Albans man was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on January 30.

A 45-year-old St Albans woman, a 67year-old Keilor Downs woman, and a 40-year-old Keilor Downs man were also arrested.

East Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant Stacey Maliko said: “Identity theft is not an easy process, it’s a calculate and methodical crime that requires a significant level of time, organisation, and planning.

“However, we know these offenders are willing to wait to reap the benefits of stealing someone’s identity.

“Our message is simple – you won’t get to enjoy any of these so-called benefits as we’ll find you and come knocking on your door.”

Local

Kevington death

■ Emergency services responded to reports a tree had fallen on a tent and vehicle in Kevington on Saturday morning (Oct. 19).

The large tree had fallen at a campground near Eildon Jamieson Rd about 3am.

The 27-year-old Bayles man died at the scene.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and police will prepare a report for the Coroner

Baby for local MP

■ According to the Sunday Herald Sun, Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage is expecting a baby.

“Kathage was sporting a very proud baby bump when Parliament returned after a fiveweek break,” said the newspaper.

Nominations open

■ Nominations for the Mansfield Shire Citizen Awards are now open and will be accepted until Monday, November 18, in the following categories:

■ Citizen of the Year - presented in recognition of a noteworthy honorary contribution in community service or for personal achievement, including sport

■ Senior Citizen of the Year - for people over the age of 65 years who have made a significant contribution to their community or for personal achievement

■ Young Citizen of the Year – for people up to the age of 28 to recognise outstanding achievement and contribution to the community or for personal achievement

■ Community Group or Organisation – for demonstrated excellence and innovation in a group or organisation that has provided a significant impact on the Shire’s community

■ Community Event of the Year - presented to an individual, organisation or group in recognition of an event’s local contribution.

Each year the nomination process highlights the admirable work done by so many local citizens. The Awards acknowledge the unsung heroes of the community who through their contributions make the Shire a better place.

These individuals and organisations offer outstanding service each day and enable the communities to be stronger as a result of their tireless efforts.

“When reflecting on what the nomination for Senior Citizen of the Year meant to her, Karen Pirie said she had been surprised to be nominated and even more surprised to receive the Award,” a Council representative said.

“The fact that someone had noticed the sorts of things I’d been doing made me feel like doing even more

“I would say to anyone, if you have a friend or colleague that’s doing good stuff in the community, tell the community and support them by nominating them. It’s such a fantastic act of kindness that will be remembered and treasured.”

Awards for all categories will be acknowledged as part of the community Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, January 26, at the Botanic Park Nomination forms can be submitted online, may be downloaded via from Mansfield Council’s website or can be collected from the Mansfield Library and Council’s municipal office, 33 Highett St, Mansfield. For further information please call Lisa Fricke, EA Mayor and CEO on 5775 8555. Please read the eligibility criteria prior to submitting a nomination.

Children’s Week

■ Nillumbik Council continues to celebrate Children’s Week.

The Family Fun Day at Diamond Valley Railway is today (Wed., Oct. 23), 10am-2pm at Eltham Lower Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy free train rides, Maternal and Child Health pram walks, a pop-up playground, art and craft, mini golf and more. Throughout the week there will also be Edendale Farm tours, meet-the-animal sessions, storytime sessions at local libraries.

Melbourne

Cheryl Threadgold, Local Theatre Julie Houghton, The Arts Kevin Trask, Entertainment Aaron Rourke, Film Ted Ryan, Horse Racing Len Baker, Harness Racing

Sgt

Stacey Maliko

Photo: Herald Sun

● ● Jay Toleafoa

✖Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jay Toleafoa. The 30-year-old is wanted on warrant in relation to theft. Toleafoa is known to frequent the Shepparton and Melbourne areas. Investigators have released an image of Toleafoa in the hope that someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts. He is described as approximately 180cm tall, of large build, with short brown hair and a brown beard.

Drugs seized at Lilydale

■ Police have arrested three people and seized over $12,000 of 1,4-Butanediol in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

The arrests follow a 14-month investigation led by the Croydon Divisional Response Unit into an alleged drug trafficking ring operating across Lilydale and Mordialloc Croydon DRU with support from Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit, Special Operations Group, and Dog Squad executed two search warrants in Lilydale and Mordialloc.

■ Detectives executed a search warrant in Lilydale, where they seized 7.75 litres of 1,4-Butanediol stored in professionally packaged bottles. Other drugs seized include methylamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, psilocybin and buprenorphine.

■ A second search warrant was executed at a factory in Mordialloc where detectives located and seized three allegedly stolen passports and other fraudulent documents. Police also seized buprenorphine strips at the address.

A 42-year-old Lilydale man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of 1,4-Butanediol, traffick methylamphetamine, eight charges for drug possession, possess proceeds of crime, and fail to stop on police direction. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on January 25.

A 42-year-old Mordialloc man was arrested and charged with traffick commercial quantity of 1,4-Butanediol, traffick methylamphetamine, fail to appear while on bail, handle stolen goods, and fail to provide information. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on January 25.

Also arrested was a 44-year-old Mordialloc woman who was charged with fail to nominate driver. She was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on December 6.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Friday deadline for votes

■ All voters in the local Council elections are expected to lodge their votes by post by 6pm this Friday (Oct. 25).

There will not be any in-person voting. Polling booths do not exist for these local government elections.

In the Reggional Edition area for The Local Paper, elections are being conducted for each of the Mansfield, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Nillumbik, Strathbogie, Whittlesea and Yarra Ranges municipalities.

A large number of voters appear to be confused about the procedures for this year’s local government areas, being conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission. The Councils and the VEC have not published any advisory advertisements in The Local Paper.

In nearby Merri-bek, candidate Daniel De Lorenzis said: “I continue to be asked ..where do I go to vote. Residents don't know about postal voting also ethnic community are more confused. Very poor education. If this is a forerunner for State Election we're in big trouble.”

Alex. landfill expanded

■ Murrindindi Shire Council says that it has successfully completed construction of a new landfill cell at the Alexandra landfill site.

This should increasecapacity for waste disposal and extending the life of the landfill for another 30 years.

The new cell, or waste storage unit, allows the Council to handle more waste locally, which it says will provide cost-effective waste management services within Murrindindi Shire, rather than transporting waste to other areas.

“This expansion was necessary due to population growth and new industry development,” said a Council representative.

“This important project aligns with our Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy, and alongside the introduction of a four-bin kerbside collection service next year, and community’s efforts in reducing landfill waste, means Council is well placed to achieve the goals of a circular economy.

“The new cell was constructed according to strict environmental and construction standards to prevent contamination and ensure the new landfill is safe and efficient.

“A public tender process in July 2023 resulted in Goldsmith Civil & Environmental Pty Ltd being awarded the contract for construction, and Bajwa Enviro Consult Pty Ltd being awarded the contract for testing and audit services.”

The Council said it would like to thank the project partners for “their dedication and hard work in delivering this critical infrastructure project”.

“Once Council has obtained Environment Protection Agency approval to use the new landfill cell, Council will begin the process of capping the old landfill area,” the representative said.

“Capping is a multi-stage project that includes a barrier layer to prevent water from entering the landfill, a gas collection system and a topsoil and vegetation layer to protect the cap, which will reduce soil erosion and improve the appearance.

Murrindindi Shire Council’s CEO Livia Bonazzi said: “To assist our community and visitors to appropriately dispose of household and business refuse and recyclable materials, Council operates five Resource Recovery Centres, and the Alexandra Landfill.

“Landfills are essential for managing residual waste that cannot be recycled, ensuring it is safely contained and does not harm the environment.

“Households and businesses can play a crucial role in reducing landfill use by adopting more sustainable practices.

“By making changes to the way we create and manage waste at home and at work, we can collectively reduce our environmental footprint and extend the life of our landfills.

“We are proud of the collaborative effort that has brought this project to fruition and look forward to continuing our work to enhance waste management in our Shire,” Ms Bonazzi said.

40 YEARS SERVICE TO MURRINDINDI, YARRA RANGES WHITTLESEA AND MITCHELL

In April 1984, Ash Long purchased the Yea newspaper business from Tom Dignam. Exactly 40 years on, throughout 2024, Ash Long continues his lifetime of community service as Publisher of The Local Paper.

Times change. For some in the 1980s, the definition of ‘local’ was being between the two bridges in the Yea township. The local government mergers of the 1990s saw the new Murrindindi Shire widen the scope to take in parts of the Alexandra, Broadford, Eltham, Whittlesea and Yea municipalities.

The reconstruction and recovery from the 2009 ‘Black Saturday’ fires again broadened the meaning of ‘local’.

By the 1990s, Ash Long could see that the concept of a paid-circulation local newspaper was already outdated.

In the early 2000s, The Local Paper and its progenitors were already developing an online presence, as well as growing the free printed editions.

Tom Dignam and Ash Long, 1984. Today, The Local Paper is still the largest local newspaper, with editions covering Mansfield, Mitchell Murrindindi, Nillumbik (rural), part of Strathbogie, Whittlesea (rural) and Yarra Ranges. Decades on, Ash Long and his team remain committed to providing best possible service to readers and clients.

● All Council votes are to be by post.

● ● Alexandra landfill

Court Lists

Seymour Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Friday, October 25

Award nominations

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■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Alexandra Newsagency. 82-84 Grant St.

■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Corner Hotel.

65 Grant St.

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■ ■ ■ ■ THORNTON. Thornton General Store. 1365 TaggertyThornton Rd.

■ ■ WATTLE GLEN. Peppers

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Warrandyte Newsagency/Post Office. 100 Melbourne Hill Rd.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Endeavour Alexandra (BP). 10 Downey St.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Foodworks. 102 Grant St.

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Paddock General Store. 13 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Champions IGA Supermarket. 2/16 Church St.

■ WESBURN. Hotel. 2882 Warburton Hwy.

■ WONGA PARK. IGA Xpress.

70 Jumping Creek Rd.

■ Yarra Valley Water is being recognised as a finalist in four categories in the 2024 Australian Water Association’s Victorian Awards

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■ ALEXANDRA. Mount Pleasant Hotel. 90 Grant St.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Nutrien Harcourts. 56 Grant St.

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■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Shamrock Hotel. 80 Grant St.

■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Simpson’s Fuel (Caltex). 25 Aitken St.

■ ■ ALEXANDRA. Totally Trout. 42 Downey St.

■ ■ BUXTON. Blue Igloo Roadhouse. 2200 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ BUXTON. Buxton Hotel. 2192 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ ■ BUXTON. Shell Buxton. 2093 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ DIAMOND CREEK. Diamond Creek Newsagency. Shop 62a Main Rd, Diamond Creek Plaza.

■ ■ DOREEN. Doreen General Store. 920 Yan Yean Rd.

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■ EILDON. Foodworks. 18 Main St.

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■ ELTHAM. Eltham Newsagency. 2/963 Main Rd.

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■ EPPING. APCO Service Station. Cnr McDonalds Rd and High St.

■ ■ EPPING. Epping RSL. Harvest Home Rd.

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■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Community House. 36 Silver Creek Rd.

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■ FLOWERDALE. Flowerdale Hotel. 3325 Whittlesea-Yea Rd.

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■ ■ WHITTLESEA. El Azar Milk Bar. 13 Church St.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 29 Beech St.

■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Bowls Club. 101 Church St.

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■ ■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea Court House. 74 Church St.

■ ■ ■ ■ WHITTLESEA. Whittlesea NewsXpress. 45 Church St.

■ ■ WOLLERT. Wollert General Store. 491 Epping Rd.

■ ■ YARCK. Buck’s Country Bakehouse. 6585 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ ■ ■ YARCK. Giddy Goat Cafe. 6606 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel. Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St.

■ ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Hillcrest Little Store. 1745 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. Shop 4,1585 Warburton Hwy.

■ YARRA GLEN. IGA Supermarket. 1/38 Bell St.

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■ YARRA GLEN. Yarra Glen Newsagency. 32 Bell St.

■ ■ YARRA JUNCTION. Yarra Junction Newsagency. 2454 Warburton Hwy.

Mitchell Shire Edition

■ BEVERIDGE. Beveridge Post Office. Lot 1 Old Hume Hwy.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Corner Store. 89 High St.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Hotel. 100 High St.

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■ ■ YEA. Country Club Hotel. 18 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Endeavour Petroleum (BP). 31 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Giddy Coat Cafe. 94

High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Post Office. 123 High St.

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■ BROADFORD. Broadford Service Station. 165 High St.

The awards celebrate innovation, leadership, infrastructure and inspiring positive change to drive a sustainable water future. Yarra Valley Water is a finalist in the following categories:

■ Infrastructure Project Innovation - Metro Award: Recycled Water Community Assets

- Enabling a Victorian Major Infrastructure Project to Reduce Environmental Impact through Water Offsets

■ Young Water Professional of the Year: Felicity Gould, Regulation and Business Planning Manager

■ Organisational Excellence: Mental Health and Wellbeing - Leading into the Future with Healthy Minds – psychosocial safety strategy

■ rganisational Excellence: Gama Dji Balit

- Emerge Strongly (Partnership with Have a Dig, Jaydo, and Ventia)

The winners of the Australian Water Association Awards will be announced tonight (Wed., Oct. 23) in Melbourne

Forest lock-up

■ Premier Jacinta Allan has reneged on the promise she made not to lock up public forests, says Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell.

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■ ■ YEA. Grand Central Hotel. 64

High St.

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■ ■ ■ YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St.

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■ YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Nutrien Harcourts. 52

■ ■ BROADFORD. Commercial Hotel. 31 High St.

■ BROADFORD. High Street Bakery. 67A High St.

■ BROADFORD. IGA Supermarket. 65 High St.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Stuty’s Bakehouse. 91-93 High St.

Ms Lovell says that in Parliament last week Premier Allan confirmed that the State Labor Government will soon create two new National Parks

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General Store. 6 Curlings Rd.

■ ■ GLENBURN. Glenburn Roadhouse. 3883 Melba Hwy.

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■ ■ ■ HURSTBRIDGE. Hurstbridge Newsagency. 900 Main Hustbridge Rd.

■ ■ KANGAROO GROUND. Kangaroo Ground General Store. 280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Cafe. WhittleseaKinglake Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Foodworks. 12 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. Kinglake Pub. 28 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ KINGLAKE. United Service Station. 2 Glenburn-Kinglake Rd.

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■ ■ ■ LAURIMAR. Laurimar Newsagency. 95 Hazel Glen Dr.

■ ■ MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St.

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■ ■ MARYSVILLE. Foodworks. 40A Darwin St.

■ ■ MERNDA. Mernda Villages Post Office. 50 Mernda Village Dr.

High St.

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■ ■ YEA. Peppercorn Hotel. 21 Station St.

■ ■ YEA. Provender Bakery. 56 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Rendezvous In Yea. 10

High St.

■ ■ YEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 88

High St.

■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Hotel. 825 Donnybrook Rd.

■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Post Office. 810 Donnybrook Rd.

■ KILMORE. BP. 102 Sydney St.

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■ KILMORE. Kemp’s Bakery. 65 Sydney St.

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Ms Lovell said: “Just seven weeks ago at the Bush Summit in Bendigo, the Premier publicly promised not to restrict activities in Victorian state forests, saying ‘I will never put a padlock on our public forests’.

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■ ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Inn. 436 Maroondah Hwy.

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■ ■ NARBETHONG. Black Spur Roadhouse. 264 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill General Store. 586 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

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■ PANTON HILL. Panton Hill Hotel. 633 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

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■ PHEASANT CREEK. Flying Tarts Cafe. 888 WhittleseaKinglake Rd.

■ ■ PHEASANT CREEK. Pheasant Creek Store. 884 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd.

■ ■ RESEARCH. Research Post Office. 1546 Main Rd.

■ ■ SMITHS GULLY. Smiths Gully General Store. 914 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd.

■ ■ SOUTH MORANG. Milk Bar.

15 Gorge Rd.

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■ ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews General Store. 10 Caledonia St.

■ ■ ST ANDREWS. St Andrews Hotel. 79 Burns St.

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■ ■ ■ STRATH CREEK. Strath Creek Post Office. 8 Glover Rd.

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■ ■ TAGGERTY. Taggerty General Store. 26 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

■ ■ THORNTON. 4 Ways Diner.

1369 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

■ ■ ■ ■ THORNTON. Rubicon Hotel. 1362 Taggerty-Thornton Rd.

■ ■ YEA. Yea Bakery. 44 High St.

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High St.

■ ■ YEA. Yea Take-Away. 68 High St.

Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition

■ ■ COLDSTREAM. Coldstream Post Office/Newsagency. The Lodge Shopping Centre. 670-672 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ CROYDON NORTH. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd.

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■ ■ ■ HEALESVILLE. BP. 66 Maroondah Hwy.

■ KILMORE. Kilmore Bakery. 54 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St.

■ ■ KILMORE. Red Lion Hotel. 29-31 Sydney St.

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■ KILMORE. Royal Oak Hotel. 29-31 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. United Service Station. 127-145 Powlett St.

■ SEYMOUR. IGA O’Keefe’s. 10/115 Anzac Ave.

■ ■ SEYMOUR. Liberty Seymour. 37-39 Emily St.

■ SEYMOUR. Seymour NewsXpress. 66 Station St.

■ SEYMOUR. Seymour South Post and Lotto. 75 Anzac Ave.

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■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Coles Express. 123 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Grand Hotel. 270 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy.

■ SEYMOUR. Prince of Wales Hotel. 48 Emily St.

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■ ■ SEYMOUR. Royal Hotel. 26 Emily St.

■ SEYMOUR. Terminus Hotel. 26 Station St.

■ SEYMOUR. Top Shop. Cnr Anzac Ave and Delatite Rd.

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■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Tobacco Station/Tatts. Shop 11, Healesville Walk.

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■ ■ ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Launching Place General Store. 2200 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ LAUNCHING PLACE. Home Hotel. 2170 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ LILYDALE. Lilydale Newsagency. 237 Main St.

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■ ■ ■ MILLGROVE. Licensed Grocery. 3043 Warburton Hwy.

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■ ■ ■ MOUNT EVELYN. Mount Evelyn Newsagency. 1A Wray Cres.

■ ■ RINGWOOD. Burnt Bridge Newsagency. 434 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ SEVILLE. Wooworths Seville. 568 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ WANDIN. Wandin Newsagency. 18/2 Union Rd.

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■ ■ ■ WARBURTON. Bakery. 3415 Warburton Hwy.

■ ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook General Store. 36 Main Rd.

■ ■ TALLAROOK. Tallarook Hotel. 15 Main Rd.

■ TRAWOOL. Trawool Estate/ Hotel. 8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy.

■ WALLAN. United Service Station. 11-14 High St.

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■ WALLAN. Wallan News and Lotto. Shop 6, 55 High St.

■ WALLAN EAST. New Rattlers Inn. Station St.

■ WANDONG. Caltex Star Mart. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

■ WANDONG. Dundee’s Fish and Cips. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

■ WANDONG. IGA Supermarket. 3272 Epping-Kilmore Rd.

■ WANDONG. Wandong Post News and Tatts. 3272 EppingKilmore Rd.

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■ ■ ■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Grand Hotel.

140 Yarra St.

■ ■ WARRANDYTE. Quinton’s Supa IGA Supermarket. 1/402 Warrandyte Rd.

■ WANDONG. Kemp’s Wandong Bakery. 372 EppingKilmore Rd.

■ WANDONG. Magpie and Stump Hotel. 3313 EppingKilmore Rd.

Jakac, Frank Thursday, October 31 Al-Husainawy, Ali Baker, Kye Bloomfield, Tyrone Briffa, Jake Briffa, Tristan Brooke, Shai-Lee Clancy, Anthony Clothier, Charli Coghlan, Kevin Colenso, Ricky Keith Crisp, Jessie Dalton, William Neil Davy, Adam Delaney, Brendan Denyer, Jess Kate Dowson, Hayley Drenovski, Andrew Drenovski, Emily Ruth Foster, William Foster Fraisage Pty Ltd Glen, Paul Grant, Aaron Hawke, Jonah Hooke, Barry Anthony Jamieson, Harrison Jones, Christopher Lingard, Nicholas Lloyd, Steele Mcnab-Simkin, Cailean William Miller, Bradley Mills, Luke Murphy, Ziek Nesbitt, Anthony Perosevic, Brian Petkovski, Goce Purcell, Ethan Rhodes, Jake Robl, Khoner Rusic, Benedict Slade, Madison Smith, Cadel Stephens, Daryl Andrew Trimboli, Mario Joseph Wood, Ryan Woods, Leanne Carol Friday, November 1 Elson, Georgia Mccarty, Vicky Marie Roughley, Corey Snell, Ashley David Tant, Christopher Whiting, Owen David Thursday, November 7 Alverez Gonzalez, Maria Ubaldina Andrea, Hayden Berry, David Graham Berryman, Daniel Carnes, Lewis Castro, Terrence Coombs, Amy Dimech, Luke Elliot, Glen Robert Gilbert, Christopher Brian Glavocih, James Grant, Aaron Green, John Leslie Habibi, Nasar Handbury, Sue Hemming, Matthew Hermiz, Martin Basil Jenkins, Caitlin Joyce, Jason David Martin, Cassandra Mccabe, Mystina Mcgahey, Joanne North, Shakyrah Osborne, Dean Pacheco, Marco Paine, Kayd Quattrocchi, Crystal Ray, Bradley Scott Reid, Elizabeth Ann Reynolds, Grant Allan Sanders, Russell Paul Singh, Jason Stevens, Jarrod Strnak, Ivan Weir, Matthew Zerna, Michael Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, October 23 Brooke, William Morrell, Wallace James Peisert-Hardt, Natascha Thursday, October 24 Stokes, William

“[Last week’ during question time, the Premier confirmed reports that Labor will soon introduce legislation to convert state forests in central Victoria into the WombatLerderderg National Park near Daylesford, and Mount Buangor National Park near Beaufort.

“The Premier claimed that seasonal hunting will still be allowed in the WombatLerderderg National Park

“However, permission to hunt and undertake other activities will be at the mercy of Labor Ministers who will be able to ban hunting or impose restrictions with the stroke of a pen.

Ms Lovell said: “The State Labor Government has a history of breaking promises, and now Premier Allan has broken her promise not to lock up state forests.

“Premier Allan told the Bush Summit in August that she wouldn’t put a padlock on public forests. But now just seven weeks later she has confirmed Labor’s plan to turn state forests into National Parks.

“Jacinta Allan can’t be trusted to keep her word and keep public forests open. Once public forests are turned into National Parks it will be very easy for Labor Ministers to change the rules and lock bush user groups out of the Parks.

“If Labor pushes ahead with creating these National Parks, their creeping restrictions will eventually end traditional activities that Victorians have enjoyed in their forests for so long,” Ms Lovell said.

Proper repairs please

■ Northern Victoria MLC Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell has called on the Labor State Government to properly maintain regional Victorian roads.

In a Notice of Motion by Mrs Tyrrell, she said that Victoria has some of the worst road conditions in Australia.

“Nearly every day a constituent contacts my office complaining about a dangerous road that has been neglected for repair by the State Government,” Mrs Tyrrell said.

Mrs Tyrrell called on the pending repair works to be of the highest quality and standard, delivering Victorians world-class road infrastructure. The motion will be voted on by the Legislative Council next week.

Local Briefs

End of an era for Great Vic Bike Ride

■ Bicycle Network is announcing that the 40th anniversary of the Great Vic Bike Ride will be the end of an era.

The organisation say it is committed to ensuring this year’s event will be its best regional Victorian adventure yet, but much has changed over 40 years and the costs of running this nine-day rolling festival have become prohibitive.

Bicycle Network CEO Alison McCormack says increasing costs and a challenging postpandemic climate have added to the financial difficulties, and, without government or major sponsor support, this iconic regional event is no longer viable.

“We know that Victorians hold the event close to their hearts and the Great Vic Bike Ride has seen hundreds of thousands of riders of all ages, on all types of bikes – huge numbers of them school students – take on this adventure with us,” Ms McCormack says.

“The Great Vic Bike Ride has provided lifelong memories for more than 200,000 riders, including 60,000 students, and given them the opportunity to ride through and experience the best of regional Victoria. Tens of thousands of volunteers have supported us along the way.”

Ms McCormack says Bicycle Network is working towards recreating the event in 2025, but advises that 2024 will be the last chance to experience the Great Vic Bike Ride in its current format.

“Local communities have supported and welcomed us annually and we know the Great Vic has had an unforgettable impact on regional tourism.”

Ms McCormack says the Great Vic bike ride would not have been possible without the support of thousands of riders, volunteers, staff members, stakeholders and sponsors over its 40-year history.

“We offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has ever been a part of the Great Vic Bike Ride,” she says.

“We sincerely hope that we can recreate the event in future years, so that many more people can enjoy bike riding across Victoria, supported by Bicycle Network’s team of deeply dedicated staff and volunteers.”

The first Great Vic began with 2100 riders who loaded their bikes onto trains bound for Wodonga ready to share the state’s first massparticipation riding and camping adventure.

Originating in 1984, the first Great Vic commemorated the 150th year of naming Victoria and paid tribute to the adventurous journey of Burston and Stokes, who had crossed Victoria on their Penny Farthings just over 100 years earlier.

Some 40 years later, the 2024 Great Vic Bike Ride is set to be a memorable experience as it returns to where it began and travel from Wodonga to Healesville over nine days.

The Great Vic Bike Ride has begun the personal and professional journeys of tens of thousands of national and international amateur and professional bike riders.

Bicycle Network is Australia’s biggest bike riding organisation, supported by nearly 50,000 members nationwide.

Garage sale

■ Badger Creek Hall will host a Community Garage Sale from 9am-1pm on Saturday, November 9.

Intending stallholders can book on phone 5962 3639.

Trestle tables are available inside the hall, and there will be car-boot spaces in the car park.

The Hall is at 358 Badger Creek Rd, Healesville, next to the CFA Station.

Flower Show

■ The Steels Creek Garden Club will hold a Flower Show with the theme of ‘Vases and Vessels’ on Saturday (Oct. 26) at 699 Steels Creek Rd, Steels Creek.

There will be a floral display, plant stalls with natives and iris, local produce including honey, artwork and craft, a raffle, devonshire tea and light refreshments. Entry is free.

Housing for peri-urban areas

■ The Peri Urban Councils of Victoria have welcomed a pre-election commitment from the Federal Liberal-National Coalition to allocate $5 billion to housing enabling infrastructure.

The Program is aimed at unlocking 500,000 new homes across the country and will include direct funding for Local Government to get land development ready in communities like those in Victoria’s peri urban areas.

PUCV spokesperson Mark Dupe said peri urban communities across the country were growing at a rapid rate due to their proximity to metropolitan centres, relaxed lifestyle and relative affordability.

“We have always known our communities are great places to live, but as the trend for remote work and higher housing prices in metropolitan areas has increased local demand, the secret is out,” Mr Dupe said.

A report from the Regional Australia Institute, Regional Movers Index March 2024 quarter, identified Victoria’s peri-urban local government areas among the fastest growing regions in Australia

“Peri Urban Council Victoria members are expected to need an additional 70,000 houses in the next 15 years which will become homes for about 180,000 new residents,” Mr Dupe said.

Wetlands Walk success Birrell goes to ASEAN

■ Murrindindi Shire Council hosted a special talk and guided walk through the Yea Wetlands, partnering with amateur naturalist Ron Litjens to share information on local bird species and how to attract more birds to backyards.

Attendees were taken on a guided walk, where Ron, a well-known local amateur naturalist, member of the Strath Creek and Yea River Landcare Groups and Yea Wetlands tour guide, spoke about practical tips to attract birds by providing water, encouraging insects, and shelter using plants and nestboxes.

Ron also talked about the Aussie Bird Count, an activity for all ages that involves observing and counting the birds that live near you, whether it’s your garden, the local park or your town centre.

Murrindindi Shire is home to a rich variety of birdlife. During the guided tour, attendees saw and heard at least 17 species of birds including the Australian Magpie, Little Pied Cormorant and Rufous Whistler.

Murrindindi Shire Council’s CEO, Livia Bonazzi, said: “Events such as this are a wonderful way to connect our community with the natural environment while offering simple, prac-

Yea Golf

■ With Spring in the air, Yea Golf Course rated a firm, dry track in excellent condition,and 14 members assembled at the starting barrier for a Stroke and Putting event.

Phil Armstrong (22) showed his liking of the mid week event, going back to back with a nett 66 to take home the lollies.

Ever consistent, Trevor Connell (20) and Michael Spagnolo (8) returned to the clubhouse with 69 and 70 nett respectively to fill the minor placings.

Brian Priestley, 26 putts, was adjudged the winner on the straight shooters course taking out the Putters Cup from Phil on countback.

Michael Spagnolo showed his preference for the the shorter holes with a NTP win on the 14th hole.

Russ Wealands, recently returned from the turnout paddock, appeared short of a gallop and is sure to improve with more games under his belt. Russ took home the much sought after Club Award.

The Ladies had a Social 9 Holes as they prepared for the Yea Ladies Tournament on Thursday.

Jeff Aurisch, on Tuesday at Dalhousie Vets at Eildon, continued his purple patch of form by winning the stableford competition with 42 points.

- Alan Pell

SC 4Reel

■ The screening at Steels Creek from 6pm (movie starts 7.30pm) on Friday, November 1, will be The Miracle Club (2003) featuring the late Maggie Smith.

■ Nicholls MHR Sam Birrell represented the Australian Parliament in Laos as part of the Association of South East Asian Nations inter-parliamentary assembly last weekend.

Mr Birrell was selected by leadership to be the Coalition member of the two-person delegation at the international talks which are aimed at fostering Australia's trade and security relationships with the 10 members of ASEAN.

Mr Birrell said it was critically important to maintain strong relationships with our nearest neighbours in SouthEast Asia.

"The ASEAN countries comprise a combined population of 600 million people and it is vitally important that we ensure that this part of the world remains stable and increasingly prosperous,” Mr Birrell said.

tical tips to help preserve it. I was fascinated to learn more about our local birds, and I encourage everyone to take part in citizen science projects like the Aussie Bird Count and upcoming FrogID Week to contribute to important environmental data collection.

To find out more about FrogID Week visit murrindindi.vic.gov.au/frogid

To find a full list of birds found during the event, as well as a recording of the presentation, visit Council’s website at murrindindi.vic.gov.au/birdcount2024

There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar, to taste freedom and to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes,” says the promotion.

“With a little benevolent interference from their local priest, a group of close friends get their ticket of a lifetime.”

For catering purposes, please book with Lindy, 5965 2202. k.montell44@gmail.com FOR CATERING PURPOSES PLEASE RSVP

Cost is $10 per person plus $5 for the Steels Creek Centre.

Remembrance Day

■ Yea Rotary will support the Remembrance Day observance on Monday, November 11. Participanmts will assemble at 10.45am for the 11am service at the Yea Cenotaph, The Semi Circle, Yea.

Organisers have been reminded by Murrindindi Shire Council that Remembrance Day events require a Local Law Permit application to be submitted to run the service on Council land.

“The application should outline if the event includes a march and a service, or just a service. Events that include a marshall will need to demonstrate how traffic/pedestrian safety will be managed,” said a Councillor letter to the Yea-Kinglake RSL Sub-Branch.

“A Local Law Permit is also required for organisations wanting to sell Remembrance Day merchandise on Council-land,” the letter added.

NBN at Marysville

■ A residential property on Lady Talbot Drive is one of the first to be connected to the NBN in Marysville. “Ventia contractors will be contacting residents and businesses to make appointments very soon to install equipment. NBN service will be available in the new year,” reports the Triangle News.

Hall Centenary

■ Ahead of the Badger Creek Hall centenary on February 15, a call is going out for community minded locals to help manage the hall. All positions up for elections A meeting folllowed by afternoon will be held from 2pm-3pm on Wednesday , November 13.

Enquiries: phone Secretary 5962 3639 www.badgercreekhall.org.au

Mark Dupe

Sam Birrell MHR

● ● Ron Litjens and attendees.

Local Briefs

Power to people

■ Indi MHR Helen Haines has urged the government to help households bring down their power bills through improving access to home battery storage.

Meeting with Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Josh Wilson, in Parliament, Dr Haines pushed for support of her Cheaper Home Batteries Bill in response to collapsing solar feed-in tariffs and the rising cost-of-living.

Dr Haines said it was past time the government prioritised home batteries to deliver practical relief measures to help households maximise the full benefit of home solar energy.

“Energy bills are one of the biggest costs in a household budget and we need to support people to reduce their energy costs.

“One in three Australian households have already taken their power literally into their own hands by installing rooftop solar to reduce their power bills and emissions. If those households had batteries to store that energy, they could reduce their costs further.

“That is why we need my Cheaper Home Batteries Bill – to make this technology more affordable and accessible, and to store more clean renewable energy for use when the sun isn’t shining.”

Dr Haines introduced a private members bill in 2022 and again in 2023 to include home batteries in the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme, with the Parliamentary Budget Office publishing an official costing at $3.6 million over four years.

The SRES is responsible for bringing down the cost of solar panels and the highest take up rate of rooftop solar in the world.

“This is the missing piece of the puzzle, which would help households use their stored power during peak periods instead of buying it back from the grid.”

Dr Haines said she would continue to take every opportunity to push the government to act.

“I raised this with the Assistant Minister of Climate Change and Energy when we met, as part of a broader conversation about home electrification.”

“I told the Assistant Minister about the financial pressure being felt by so many people in Indi, with groceries and energy high on the list.”

Changing settings in the electricity sector have seen a steep reduction in feed-in tariff rates and a risk that consumers will be charged to export their excess power back into the grid.

“I have been talking about the need for this legislation for more than two years, and it is clear as Solar Feed-In Tariffs drop that the time for this change is now.”

Dr Haines said only a fraction of consumers with solar panels were able to harness the full benefit of renewable energy to ease their household budgets.

“My Bill replicates an incredibly successful Government program and it should be a no-brainer for the Government to extend this to batteries.”

“Not only will it help households bring down their power bills even further, but it also helps address the challenge identified by AEMO of excess power flowing back into the grid,” Dr Haines said.

House courses

■ Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House has a number of courses available. Some of the highlights are Rural Skills workshops, a Boat Licence course, Caffe Repairs with Kinglake Mens Shed, Leadlighting for both beginners and advanced, En Plein Air with Ben Winspear, Propagating and Seed Harvesting with horticulturist Kathleen Tants, and Kids Drawing.

Cam is President

■ Cameron Caine is to be President of the Kinglake Football Netball Club for the 2025 season, taking over from Clinton Robinson, who has served the Lakers in the top leadership role for a number of years.

Pre-season training will be held on Mondays and Wednesday at the Kinglake Memorial Reserve, starting November 25.

SDCA weekend results

■ A-Grade. One-Day T20. Sat., Oct. 19.

Yea Tigers A Grade 1/97 v Alexandra A Grade 8/92. Pyalong Recreation Reserve.

Seymour A Grade 7/90 v Puckapunyal Senior A 9/85. Chittick Park (East).

Tallarook A Grade v Pyalong A Grade, abandoned. Tallarook Recreation Reserve / Tallarook Recreation Reserve.

■ B-Grade. One-Day T20. Sat., Oct. 19. Tallarook B Grade v Pyalong B Grade, abandoned. Tallarook Recreation Reserve.

Yea Tigers B Grade 7/92 v Alexandra B Grade 2/95. Yea Recreation Reserve.

Seymour B Grade 10/48 v Avenel Senior Men 6/145. Chittick Park (East). ★

A-GRADE

Yea Tigers v Alexandra At Pyalong Recreation Reserve

Yea Tigers - Innings

Edison Waghorn, bowled ....................... 17

Andrew Butterworth (c), not out ............ 62

James Lincoln, not out ......................... 5

Biron Hardinge

James Simpson

Jake Fish

Thomas White

Tayte Hoefchen

Louis McAlpin

Paul Clue

Austen Ross

Extras (8WD, 2NB, 0LB, 3Bm, 0P) ....... 13

Total (20 overs) ........................... 1/97

Alexandra - Innings

Vinu Hewage

Jordan Ferrier

Joshua Crane

Tony Ward

William Ashton (c)

Justin Leary

Michael Mawson

Matthew Wal

Tim Polson

Matthew Waixel

Jaidon Snyman

Extras

Total (20 overs) ........................... 8/92

Bowling (O-M-R-W): Biron Hardinge 4-0-101, Dylan Thompson 4-0-14-2, Edison Waghorn 4-0-16-2, Austen Ross 4-0-10-1, Thomas White 4-0-15-2.

★

Seymour v Puckapunyal At Chittick Park (East)

Seymour- Innings

Jason Brown, b Fill-in .......................... 18

Brett Gordon, run out ........................... 1

Luke Woolan, b Fill-in ......................... 33

Lachlan Drummond, c?, b Fill-in ............. 0

Daniel Bergowicz, stumped, b Fill-in ....... 10

Braidon Horkings, stumped, b Fill-in ....... 20

Nathan Woods, run out ......................... 0

Hugh Smith

Benjamin MacPherson

Jared Cram

Fill-in

Extras (3WD, 1NB, 0LB, 4B, 0P) ............ 8

Total (20 overs) ........................... 7/90

Bowling: Madison Albers 3-1-5-0. Puckapunyal - Innings

Fill-in, c Braidon Horkings, b Lachlan Drummond ....................... 10

Fill-in, b Nathan Woods ....................... 33

Fill-in, c Daniel Bergowicz, b Hugh Smith ............................... 16

Fill-in, lbw Braidon Horkings .................. 1

Fill-in, run out .................................... 1

Fill-in, b Daniel Bergiowicz .................... 6

Fill-in, lbw Nathan Woods ..................... 0

Fill-in, c?, b Braidon Horkings ................ 1

Madison Albers, c? b High Smith ............ 4

Fill-in, not out .................................... 7

Fill-in, did not bat

Extras (3WD, 0NB, 3LB, 0B, 0P) ............ 6

Total (19.5 overs) ....................... 9/85

Bowling: Daniel Bergowicz 4-0-15-1, Lachlan Drummond 4-0-21-1, Braidon Horkings 4-020-2, Hugh Smith 3.5-0-23-1, Nathan Woods 4-1-3-2

Edison Waghorn, c Jaidon Snyman, b Luke Wal ..................................... 6

Biron Herdinge, c Jaidon Snyman, b Jordan Ferrier .............................. 3

Paul Clue (c), c Luke Wal, b Thayananth Sathasivam .................. 23

Tayte Hoefchen, c Joshua Crane, b Harrison Christie .......................... 15

Christopher Piggott, b Luke Wal ............. 25

Brodie Reid, run out Thayananth Sathasivam .................................... 0

Rhys Harding, c Luke Wal, b Thayananth Sathisivam .................... 0

James Simpson, not out ........................ 6

Thomas White, not out .......................... 2

Gary Harding

Louis McAlpin

Extras (6WD, 4NB, 0LB, 2B, 0P) ........... 12

Total (20 overs) ........................... 7/92

Fall of Wickets: 1-7 Biron Harding, 2-9 Edison Waghorn, 3-54 Paul Clue, 4-54 Tayte Hoefchen, 5-55 Brodie Reid, 6-55 Rhys Harding, 7-89 Christopher Piggott.

Bowling: Luke Wal 4-1-11-2, Jordan Ferrier 4-0-21-1, Andrew Wood 3-1-14-0, Thayananth Sathasivam 3-1-18-2, Joshua Craine 4-0-220, Harrison Christie 1-0-1-1, Michael Mawson (c) 1-0-3-0.

Alexandra - Innings

Lucas Crane

Harrison Christie

Michael Mawson (c) Thayananth Sathasivam Fill-in

Logan Conway

Luke Wal

Andrew Wood

Joshua Crane

Jaidon Snyman

Jordan Ferrier

Total (20 overs)........................... 2/95

Bowling: Thomas White 4-0-20-0, Gary Harding 2-0-7-1, Edison Waghorn 4-0-18-0, Dylan Thompson 4-0-20-1, Tayte Hoefchen 20-3-0, Biron Hardinge 2-0-8-0, Brodie Redid 1-0-4-0, Paul Clue (c) 1-0-14-0.

Home invasion in Goulburn Valley

■ Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a home invasion in Shepparton on Sunday night (Oct. 20).

It is believed unknown offenders forced entry to a house on Community St about 5.15am.

Once inside the offenders assaulted two occupants.

A 41-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Campbellfield fire

■ Some 30 FRV firefighters responded to a factory fire in Campbellfield on Monday evening (Oct. 21).

Crews arrived at the Bolinda Rd scene at 4.45pm, finding a 30 by 40 metre brick building well alight. Firefighters immediately escalated the response, sending additional appliances. Wearing breathing apparatus, crews worked together to attack the fire.

The fire was deemed under control at 5.45pm. One person suffered burns as a result of the fire.

Rotary get-together

■ Six Rotary Clubs came together in Yea last week, with District 9790 District Governor Stephen O'Connell and his wife Carol. Regional Community Leader Sharon Fox helped organise an informative evening with lots of fellowship.

Clubs present were Alexandra, Kinglake Ranges, Mansfield, Seymour, Southern Mitchell and Yea. The function was held upstairs at the Country Club Hotel.

Carol O’Connell raised $380 for Interplast from a lucky number contest and Stephen entertained everyone by playing his saxophone to conclude the evening.

Road repairs

■ Melissa Horne, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, last week launched a $964 million road maintenance blitz at the epot of Fulton Hogan, one of the contractors that will deliver these works between now and mid-2025.

“An army of road workers will begin delivering the equivalent of $2.6 million worth of works for every day of the year – with around 70 per cent of funding going to regional Victoria,” said a State Government representative.

“Over the next nine months, crews will complete thousands of projects on our network, ranging from road rehabilitation and resurfacing, to patching potholes and maintaining bridges, traffic lights, signage and road infrastructure.”

Q&A in Alexandra

■ Changes to land tax and the upcoming expansion of vacant residential land tax may have impacts for residents and businesses in Murrindindi Shire

The short stay levy, which is proposed to commence from January 1, may also impact operators of short-term accommodation venues.

The State Revenue Office Victoria is responsible for administering these taxes and levies.

As part of SRO’s education program to ensure Victorians are aware of, and understand, their tax obligations, the SRO’s customer education team will be available for a question and answer session on Wednesday October 30 from 6pm7.30 pm.

The session will run for approximately 90 minutes and will focus on the administration of the provisions only.

Junction winner

■ A generous Yarra Junction woman says she is delighted to stand by her promise and pay off her brother’s mortgage after scoring $1 million in a Weekday Windfall draw.

In addition to her generous act of kindness, the winning woman said that she looks forward to booking a well-earned holiday to Fiji with her husband.

Her winning marked 4-game entry was purchased at Yarra Junction Newsagency, 2454 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

Supermarket watch

■ Indi MHR Helen Haines has praised consumers for active monitoring of price concerns that has led to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission conducting a full investigation into pricing practices.

The ACCC has initiated separate actions against both major supermarket chains, Woolworths and Coles, after consumer complaints and social media monitoring on a range of everyday items.

“These allegations – that the big supermarkets raised prices temporarily before advertising ‘discounts’ that were higher than the original prices – are beyond the pale,” Dr Haines said.

“People are likely to be shaking their heads into their supermarket trollies at this news, but at the same time are probably not really surprised. At a time when Australians are battling to make ends meet, we need tough consequences for businesses that engage in this type of behaviour – the Government must show that this is unacceptable and stand up for everyday Australians.”

Boroondara Council. Solway Ward. Atul Kalra

My name is Atul Kalra and I have been a Camberwell resident for 15+ years.

I have raised my family of 3 children here and love living here.

I hold a Bachelors of Economics (Honours) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA), with 35 years of experience managing and leading businesses, demonstrating exceptional commercial acumen.

My core competencies are strategic planning, financial management, budgeting, team leadership and busi-

Fact File

NAME: Atul Kalra

COUNCIL: Boroondara

WARD: Solway

EMAIL: atul.kalra@xtra.co.nz

ness development.

As a candidate for Local City Councillor, I will leverage my experience to serve our community with integrity and foresight.

My focus will be on:

1) Economic Development: Implementing strategies to attract and retain businesses and create jobs.

2) Infrastructure and Services: Advocating for improvement of local infrastructure, including roads, public transportation, and community facilities.

3) Fiscal Responsibility: Ensuring prudent financial management and transparent budgeting for efficient use of public funds.

4) Community Engagement: Fostering communication and collaboration with community members, and working together to achieve common goals.

5) Environmental Sustainability: Promoting initiatives that support environmental conservation and sustainable practices.

I commit to working tirelessly to represent the interests of our community, bringing a fresh perspective. With your support, I aim to build a prosperous, inclusive, and vibrant community for all.

Frankston Council. Derinya Ward. Asheligh Hoult

My name is Ashleigh Hoult, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Frankston City Council. Born and raised in Frankston, I have witnessed firsthand the growth and potential of our beautiful city. My deep-rooted connection to Frankston, combined with my ongoing commitment to living here, fuels

Fact File

NAME: Ashleigh Hoult

COUNCIL: Frankston WARD: Derinya PHONE: 0419 590 752

EMAIL: ashleigh@ thepromodonna.com

my passion for serving our community.

As a successful business owner with a strong background in PR and Marketing, I have the skills and experience necessary to drive positive change.

My professional journey has equipped me with the tools to support the expansion of our community, fostering an environment where businesses can thrive.

If elected, I will focus on three key areas:

1. Changing the Perception of Our Community: Leveraging my PR and Marketing expertise, I will work with the council to showcase Frankston as the vibrant and beautiful city it truly is.

2. Increasing Employment: By promoting local businesses and attracting new opportunities, I aim to create more jobs for our residents.

3. Business Growth: I will advocate for policies that support business development, ensuring a prosperous future for Frankston.

Together, we can build a brighter future for Frankston. I humbly ask for your support in this journey.

Cardinia Council. Henty Ward. Cecilia Rabecca Mphande

CECILIA RABECCA RABECCA MPHANDE, FOR HENTY WARD - FOR HENTY WARDCARDINIA SHIRE COUNCIL SHIRE SHIRE

A NEW PERSPECTIVE - A NEW MUL MUL MUL MUL MULTICUL TICUL TICUL TURAL V V TURAL V V OICE OICE

Together we can go far.

I'm Cecilia Rabecca Mphande, a Pakenham resident Australian Citizen, with a track record of and passionate about a thriving and inclusive community. So, I understand the growing needs of our community.

I have successfully raised five childrenall now married Australian citizens, with their own children. I have eleven amazing grandchildren (youngest is aged 2 years, oldest aged 12 years) - they love volunteering! So, I understand and appreciate the concerns and financial pressures of the cost of childcare. I also have a mortgage, so I'm able to understand and appreciate the concerns and financial pressures of the cost of living. I will vote to keep your costs down.

I'm also the Director and Co-founder of AfriAus iLEAC, a registered Charity which has hosted 29 organisations and communities as 'LUVPACKS Partners', and serves over 600 vulnerable individuals, families and communities in Cardinia Shire Council and beyond.

I'm running to be your independent representative on Cardinia Shire as your Councillor - Henty Ward. So, VOTE 1 for Cecilia! Together we can go far.

My VALUES: My VALUES: My VALUES: My VALUES: My

■ FAIRNESS

■ INCLUSION

■ ACTION

■ TRUST

If I'm elected, I'll stand for a 'fair go'. I will listen and represent you strongly until Henty is a 'haven' for all:

1. Improved infrastructures Improved Improved infrastructures Improved and services and - boosted local businesses, road and footpath safety, and healthcare, addressing family violence and supports, and

NAME: Cecilia Rabecca Mphande

COUNCIL: Cardinia

WARD: Henty

POST: PO Box 205, Pakenham

VIC 310

PHONE: 0451 298 530

EMAIL: ceciliarmcardinia2024

@gmail.com

Authorised by CR Mphande, PO Box 205, Pakenham VIC 3810

promoting gender equality, are at heart.

2. Inclusive community centres Inclusive community centres Inclusive community centres Inclusive community centres and libraries: libraries: and libraries: libraries: libraries: to increase education, engagement, and participation outcomes, irrespective of diverse backgrounds. 3. Diversification of sporting facilities and tailored recreation reserves to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes.

VOTING VOTING

■ Via postal vote between 7/10/24 - 25/10/ 24

With my team of volunteers, last month, I personally delivered nearly 6,000 my selfintro flyers so I can meet Henty local residents, see every house, and look at local issues.

Next, with my team again, I will personally deliver over 10,500 postcards and business cards to meet more Henty Ward residents and further look at local issues - so I will personally go past your home many times between now and Friday 25th October 2024. Don't hesitate to get in touch. You can read about me and follow my Facebook page Cecilia R Mphande- Henty Ward, Cardinia or visit my website https://cecilia-mphande.com.au/ . I'm also open to having a chat to you on the phone 0451 298 530 or answer your emails to me via ceciliarmcardinia2024@gmail.com

Greater Dandenong Council. Keysborough South Ward.

"Putting 'YOU' back into 'YOU' back into "Putting 'YOU' back into 'YOU' back into COUNCIL and into COMMUNITY" into COMMUNITY" COUNCIL and into COMMUNITY" into COMMUNITY"

Kindly VOTE 1 for - Geraldine GONSALVEZ in Keysborough South.

A local resident who will work for you and with you.

I stand to champion Change and New Beginnings.

Please give CHANGE a chance. 40 years ago, we made Keysborough our home and eversince Greater Dandenong been our hometown.

I know Greater Dandenong well. If elected, I pledge to serve you honestly and fairly.

I will ensure that Council adopts a strict duty of care of care to all its residents and maximises transparency and value for your rates.

Geraldine Gonsalvez COUNCIL: Greater Dandenong WARD: Keysborough South

PHONE: 0409 972 441

EMAIL: judeg@hiltonmfg.com.au Authorised by Geraldine GONSALVEZ

100 Clow Street Dandenong 3175.

As an educator with a masters degree, I will work to support quality upskilling traineeships and care programs within our Local communities. I commit to achieving the best possible outcomes for a Cosmopolitan family-friendly, job rich fragrant garden city with increased opportunities for business, innovation, manufacturing, arts culture, fashion tourism, and sport.

It is in everyone's interest to keep Local Government Local and for Councillors to be accountable to ratepayers and not to any other power base.

I will ensure womens voices are heard and hope to establish an intergenerational round table policy perspective to strengthen valuable contributions towards the development of better local initiatives to crime youth and diverse community well being.

● ● ● Atul Kalra

● Ashleigh Hoult

● ● Geraldine Gonsalvez

Casey Council: Akoonah Ward Kushal Shah

As a Chartered Accountant, Lawyer, Executive MBA (Melbourne Business School), and Board Director with 25 years of experience in Governance, Financial Management and improving Organisational Performance, I bring the required professional expertise needed to restore trust in Casey Council’s governance and operations and deliver on my vision of '4Cs for Casey' - Cut Council Rates, Cut Corruption,

Fact File

NAME: Kushal Shah

COUNCIL: Casey

WARD: Akoonah

PHONE: 0412 343 205

EMAIL: Hello@Vote4Shah.com.au

Cut Crime, and Cut Congestion.

Casey operates in a highly complex legislative, strategic, financial and governance environment requiring professional expertise beyond just good intentions.

I am also actively involved with the community (both the macro and micro level) and have been delivering successful community outcomes for a very long time.

As a Board Director on public sector organisations like public hospitals, aged care, art and leisure, languages and water corporations, I have used my professional expertise to improve governance, financial management and organisational performance at these organisations which ultimately enhances the community outcomes and satisfaction.

I am also a business owner of a professional services firm and a trusted advisor to medium to large organisations and support jobs and growth.

As a long time Berwick Local, I am committed to using my professional expertise to deliver success to the community.

Casey needs committed Professional Expertise.

Moonee Valley Council: Airport Ward. David Wright

I want to see the council focussed on the needs of its residents and rate payers; to concentrate on its core services and be held to account for the performance delivery of these services.

MVCC failed its consultation KPI. I want to make the views and opinions of the residents and rate payers

Fact File

NAME: David Wright

COUNCIL: Moonee Valley

WARD: Airport

EMAIL: david@ airportwardmvcc.com.au

heard in council.

I would increase council consultation and engagement using polls, surveys, and regular council information sessions.

If elected, one of my first tasks would be to visit every business in the Airport Ward and ask their feedback and suggestions on working with council.

An important role of a councillor is to monitor and performance manage the delivery of council services.

Although the council has KPI’s there are no KPI targets.

I would have targets set so that council can be properly performance managed.

An early task for me, if elected, would be to set up a dedicated web site and email address to which people could express their concerns, opinions, and suggestions for my follow up.

Independent candidate; Live in the Airport Ward; Attended Strathmore Secondary College; Graduated Melbourne University –Civil Engineer; professionally in IT for banks and financial institutions; Owner medium sized manufacturing business.

Moonee Valley Council: Airport Ward. Simon Shamoon

As a young member of the community and an Independent candidate, my interests align solely with the concerns of our community and the welfare of local residents.

One of the most notable concerns is the atrocious parking situation in Mascoma Street.

From Boeing Reserve past Strathnavar Reserve's dangerous entry all the way to Lebanon Reserve there is severe congestion, espe-

Fact File

NAME: Simon Shamoon

COUNCIL: Moonee Valley WARD: Airport

PHONE: 0412 215 279

EMAIL: peter@riveredgegroup. com.au

cially on weekends. Something must and will be done.

Another significant concern in Strathmore is overdevelopment. I will prioritise quality construction and tackle the issue of shoddy workmanship of too many new buildings.

Poor construction and weak urban planning lower the amenity of our area and further cripple the parking situation and congestion on our roads, particularly in and around Napier Street.

Candidates from the larger parties would have you believe that this subpar construction drive is of great importance to our area.

I can agree that construction plays an important role in our daily life, but not when it compromises road safety.

I will also stridently lobby for a freeze on Council rates as well as for the State Government to lower the Land Tax.

I strongly urge you not to vote for any candidate who would serve the agenda of their political party in this council election.

Vote for an Independent who will listen to you and your needs

Murrindindi Council: King Parrot Ward. Eric Lording

T T asks needing my attention needing my attention asks needing my attention needing my attention during the next term. the term. during the next term. the term.

Improve Roads Improve Roads – get roads back to their full potential (thus decrease potholes) by using better road material to increase road lifetime and reduce the high accident rate in our shire. I am a qualified engineer with lots of road experience. So, I can make a difference.

Community Events Community Events to help with Individual Wellbeing (reduce social isolation) Includes more Youth Groups and Playgroups. Easier Rates. Rates. Easier Rates. Rates. An easier payment plan with 9 monthly payments is available but not advertised. You just need to ask. Makes it easier to plan and not get hit with big unmanageable payments. I can help you. Just ask.

Hospitals Hospitals We must keep our doctors and hospitals. My talks with hospital officials from Seymour to Alexandra tell me that none of them want to see hospital closures. So, we must stop government moves to amalgam Medical access Medical access Medical access Medical access – More Ambulances and staff and get more Doctors here. Set up digital doctor services to speed up diagnostics and treatments. Also support local Chemists in doing some of this work as they have high level medical training too.

Strategic planning. Strategic planning. Eg: Single block farming zones that you can’t build onStupidity.

NAME: Eric Lording

COUNCIL: Murrindindi

WARD: King Parrot

PHONE: 0419 605 060

EMAIL: ericlording@gmail.com

Authorised by Eric Lording PO Box 250, Vic 3717

Also to ensure new housing estates will have adequate roads, and services, to sustain them, and retain the beauty and ambiance of our shire.

Continue Supporting the CF CF CF CF CFA A

More rental and locally purchased Houses Houses - for new Young Families & the Elderly to keep families together and not have to move away from Murrindindi Shire.

Education Education (Secondary & Primary Schooling Support) - A Secondary and Ter- tiary Education Hub (maybe centrally in Yea) like in Wangaratta to help keep kids here with us and not have to go to Melbourne for a good education as a lot of teaching is now done over the internet anyway.… ie, Public access building with computers, printers, internet.

Reducing planned burns – Science seems to be saying that planned burns make for increased understory growth and that appears to make bushfires worse. Also, these burns produce tiny nasty carbon particles that affect lungs and the health of locals and kill lots of our wildlife. More research work is needed on this.

Public Public Public Public transport increase in the shire. Make “Moving Murrindindi” initiative work.

More support for Community houses and more early childhood placements to ease the load and lower the costs on parents.

I volunteer weekly for Youth Development and Mentoring. We need more volunteers.

V V Vote 1 ote 1 ote 1 1 for Eric Lording to fix the shire.

● ● Kushal Shah

● ● ● ● Simon Shamoon

● ● David Wright

● Eric Lording

Kim Travers is running for King Parrot because I love my local community. You can check in with me most Sun-

Fact File

NAME: Kim Travers

COUNCIL: Murrindindi

WARD: King Parrot

PHONE: 0490 128 993

EMAIL: kim4kingparrotward @gmail.com

days at the Flowerdale Op shop or come to a local barefoot bowls that I help to organize through our sports board.

I want our corner of the shire to be lifted up with a fairer access to services and infrastructure.

I've met many talented people in our ward and it has been a real experience talking to locals and seeing how we span from significant wealth to genuine struggle.

The range of occupations, talent and skill that lies in our small ward is full of potential.

Feeding that into Council strategy and decision making is key. You need a councilor who is at hand listening, advocating and reporting back directly to you.

Being close and accountable will make all the difference to locals here.

I’ve read that our local male King Parrot is the only Australian bird with an entirely red head!

I didn't know this until I moved into this corner of Murrindindi.

If you want a true local as your representative you can vote for Kim Travers in the October elections.

Whittlesea Council. Epping Ward. Edward Sukkar

EDWARD SUKKAR

Voice for a Better Whittlesea

Commitment to Whittlesea

NAME: Edward Sukkar

COUNCIL: Whittlesea

WARD: Epping

EMAIL: eddsukkar@gmail.com

FACEBOOK: https:// www.facebook.com/share/ PNz7woPzvtUhWrEE/ ?mibextid=LQQJ4d

■ Focus on core services and infrastructure

■ Maintain family-centred libraries

■ Support local businesses

Supporting Our Seniors Our Seniors

■ Improved support and services for older residents

■ Increased funding for senior programs

■ Enhanced accessibility in all public spaces

■ Better community transport options

Responsible Leadership Responsible

■ Manage your rates wisely

■ Listen to community concerns

■ Stand against the Northern Incinerator

Championing Public Services Championing Services Championing Public Services Championing Services

■ Fighting against overdevelopment

■ Maintaining and upgrading local parks

■ Honour sporting club upgrades

■ Enhanced road maintenance

"Together, we'll build a stronger Whittlesea that puts families first and gets the basics right."

- Edward Sukkar

Port Phillip Council. Albert Park Ward. Beverley Pinder

Bringing communitarianism to the fore and with the late Fr Bob’s words ringing in my ears, I am delighted to be turning my mind, heart and actions to the local community I have loved since moving to Australia in 1968 and living in Dalgety St, St Kilda.

A “boots and all” definition coined by Fr Bob in his foreword of my autobiography is very much front and centre of my work and vision, so I have put up my hand as an independent candidate for Albert Park.

With seven years as a Councillor at the City of Melbourne, and, while seasoned, I remain an ‘unlikely politician’ and I am ready to have a go as part of a group of independents called People Empowering Port Phillip (PEPP).

Beverley Pinder COUNCIL: Port Phillip WARD: Albert Park PHONE: 9088 0810

EMAIL: beverleypinder

4albertpark@gmail.com

My key attributes are my work ethic and my commitment to community and focus on others. I will not be reliant on preferences. If you wish to elect me, then please vote me No 1. The rest I leave to you.

As part of PEPP we do not have to follow party lines or push agendas that don’t benefit residents or businesses. We have no ties to any party or special interest group.

For further information, please contact: Beverley Pinder 0412 394 446

Whittlesea Council. North Ward. Christine Stow

I am proud to call Whittlesea Municipality my home. My family have called it home for generations. We We love where we live where where - but there is still much to do!

Whittlesea Council has failed to plan for the booming population. Our local roads and footpaths are poor. Riddled with potholes and breaking down quicker due to increased traffic.

NAME: Christine Stow

COUNCIL: Whittlesea

WARD: North

PHONE: 0439 385 217

EMAIL: castow1@hotmail.com

Our parks, gardens and roads have become overgrown: some residents even mowing the parks due to Councils poor performance

We need to restore accountability and oversight on council to ensure residents interests are represented and protected

My vision is for a council that delivers for YOU, not political interests. I am focused on ensuring Whittlesea remains the best place to live work and raise a family.

My priorities are:

1 Reduce council rates where 1 Reduce where possible possible possible possible possible

Recreation and sport 2 and sport

and sport

and sport and

and tip

and tip and

Restoring our parks and

Restoring our parks and Restoring Gardens Gardens 5 Support for seniors and

Support for seniors and people with disabilities people people I have past experience on Council and qualifications: Bachelor of Science and Masters of Business Administration, as well as life experience as a parent, carer and advocate for our community.

Support for seniors and

Support for seniors and

● ● Kim Travers

● ● Edward Sukkar

Christine Stow ● ● ● ● Fr Bob Maguire and Beverley Pinder

BALLOT PAPER ORDER FOR COUNCILLOR NOMINEES

■ The Victorian Electoral Commission advises of the following Council nominees, in ballot paper order.

Banyule

■ Bakewell Ward. SHAW, Callum. DI PASQUALE, Mark. ROUMELIOTIS, William. SCOTT, David. HIRD, Stephen. ROOKS, Nicola.

■ Beale Ward. NEALY, Elizabeth.

■ Chelsworth Ward. McKERN, Alida. MURRAY, Kristina. AYOUB, Houwaida.

■ Griffin Ward. GRIFFITHS, David. PERKINS, Matt. McLACHLAN, Keith. CASTALDO, Peter.

■ Grimshaw Ward. GEE, Rory. GAROTTI, Rick. BOATWRIGHT, Sam.

■ Hawdon Ward. BHATIA, Raj. CARDAMONE, Will. KEARNEY, Chris. WOOD, Matt.

■ Ibbott Ward. MURPHY-WEBSTER, Melissa. BROWN, Paul. CURRY, Alicia. HIRST, Marty. CRAWLEY, Nina.

■ Olympia Ward. O'KANE, Mary. LANGDON, Craig. MOHAMED, Abdirizak. CHILDS, Alex. LIBAN, Amina. MOORE, Lucas. PALLISER, Wendy. MORLAND, Paul.

■ Sherbourne Ward. SANDARS, Lauren. CHAMPION, Alison. ROBERTSON, Ian. GILLIES, Greta. GIOVAS, Michelle.

Bayside

■ Beckett Ward. TAYLOR-HAYNES, Debbie. CLARK, Jess. SUTTON, Chris. HOOVER, Garry.

■ Bleazby Ward. ANDREWS, Lily. MAVER, Lyn. IRLICHT, Robert. SOLDATOS, Jerry. RUNDELL, John. FISCHETTO, Tony. GALVIN, Jenson.

■ Boyd Ward. BARCA, Christine. STITFOLD, Fiona. WILLIAMS, David. MCINTOSH, Kylie. PROSKURNYA, Jane Ev. HEALEY, Nicholas. NOUMAN, Faiza.

■ Castlefield Ward. WOOD, Tim. MURRAY, Elli. HOWARD, Kevin. ARMSTRONG, Toni. HANSEN, Penelope Ann. CLEMENTS, Karen. CATLIN, James D. CAMPBELL, Richard. HUGHES, Hamish. MCSWEENEY, Amanda. IRLICHT, Bella. BUCCHERI, Robyn. HARKIN, Colleen.

■ Dendy Ward. TSEYTLIN, Mark. XU, Ming Min. RAWLINSON, Mike. LURIE, David. EL MOUALLEM, Hanna. BRYANT, Joanne. FRENCH, Natalie. SCANLON, Terence. NUTMAN, Alex. GOLDSTAT, Joshua. WOLF, Steve. BARTELS, Thomas. JOFFE, Lindsey. GEORGOULOS, Paras. MCFADDEN, Hugh. SMITH, Greg. HEFFERNAN, Michael. DO ROZARIO-ROMIC, Isabella.

■ Ebden Ward. KAPLAN, Matthew. EVANS, Laurence. PERRY, David. COCHRANE, Ian. ABADEE, Janet. WATTS, Timothy David. CLEMENTS, Calista. LEIGH, Geoff. MAILLARD, Clifford.

■ Ivison Ward. HOCKLEY, Andrew. HOULT, Brandon. KRUGER, Liam. LONG, James. BATZIALAS, Nicholas. CASTELLI, Sonia. REGAN, Alysia. AUSTIN, Lyn. SAGRIS-DESMOND, Anastasia.

Boroondara

■ Bellevue Ward. HUANG, Serena. DAWSON, David. NOLAN, Michael. BALL, Gregory. ALLAN, Samuel.

■ Cotham Ward. KELLY, Liz. SINFIELD, Felicity.

■ Gardiner Ward. BURGE, Michael. CHU, David. FRANCO, Victor.

■ Glenferrie Ward. GAULT, Wes. ALDEMIR, Sam. PATTISON, Rochelle.

■ Junction Ward. GILLIES, Di. OSBORNESMITH, Mal.

■ Lynden Ward. SENIOR, Colton. HOLLINGSWORTH, Lisa. LAMB, Michael.

■ Maling Ward. NICHOLLS, Anthony. IBUKI, Shima. ADDIS, Jane. WAN, Sam.

■ Maranoa Ward . CAMPBELL, Peter. WATSON, Cynthia. PATTAS, Chris. CARTER, Jackie.

■ Riversdale Ward. DUNCAN, Priscilla. KELLY, Wayne. BAILLIEU, Rob.

■ Solway Ward . KALRA, Atul. BELLAMY, Kate. TOWNEND, Zachary. FRIEND-PEREIRA, John. MORGAN, Adrian.

■ Studley Ward. STAVROU, Nick. TORNEY, Sophie. TOWE, Amanda. SULLIVAN, Kym.

Brimbank

■ Albanvale Ward . RASPA, Kristian. HUSSEIN, Mariam.

■ Cherry Creek Ward . MARKHAM, Andrea. MENDOZA, Eiren. TRUONG, Kim Thien. O'REILLY, Thomas. BLORE, Graeme.

■ Copernicus Ward . CAO, Chien Duc. HAVELAS, Aristea. ATANASOVSKA, Draga. KORONEOS, Stefan Christopher. ANDREEVSKI, Dimitri. NIKOLIC, Sonja. GIUDICE, Margaret. KERR, Maria. GAUCI, Adrian. BETHI, Bhasker Reddy. PAPAFOTIOU, Georgina. CAPPELLI, Dianne.

■ Delahey Ward. VU, Don. NAUMOVSKI, Vasko. NIKOLIC, Katharine. GREENWOOD, Angelina. ACEVSKI, Jason. GALATI, Robert. SINGH, Poonam D.

■ Grasslands Ward. ASHRAF, Tauseef. NGUYEN, Leanna. DANG, Thuy.

■ Harvester Ward. SELIGMANN, Benoit. WALSH, Liz. KRUK, Daniel. DOUGLAS, Ian.

■ Horseshoe Bend Ward. TACHOS, Virginia. ACKERMAN, Fred. BRUNO, Rosa. MELHEM, Lina.

■ Kororoit Creek Ward. HOLLINGWORTH, Paul. DAVID, Sam. BLIGH, Ben. O'REILLY, Christopher. NGUYEN, Lucy.

■ Mount Derrimut Ward. MUSCAT, Sam Charles Joseph. VORGIATZIDIS, Tayla. TARCZON, Les. BAUCH, Joh. JEKIC, Mark Bernhard.

■ Organ Pipes Ward. CAMENZULI, Joseph. LEO, Frank. CULLIA, Joe. CHITTEDI, Srujan Reddy. RASIC, Ranka. COVENTRY, Peter.

■ St Albans East Ward. RUDD, Van Thanh. PHAM, Duyen Anh. LE, Trinh. TA, Nghi Neil. TRIBE, Nick. HUSSAIN, Sajid.

Cardinia

■ Beacon Hills Ward . WAGSTAFF, Kylie. OWEN, Brett.

■ Bunyip Ward. POMEROY, Alanna. PARKER, Travis.

■ Central Ward . ROSS, Collin. DEVDAS NAIDU, Rekha.

■ Henty Ward . SUNJIDA, Shoheli. ROBERTS, Liz. MPHANDE, Cecilia Rabecca. RYAN, Carol. GRIGG, Stephanie.

■ Officer Ward. POTTER, Samantha-Jane. MALHOTRA, Ron.

■ Pakenham Hills Ward. KOWARZIK, Jack.

■ Ranges Ward. OLDENBURGER, Catherine. NICKELL, David. SPRINGFIELD, Jeff.

■ Toomuc Ward. DAVIES, Stephanie Marie. THOMSEN, Casey. BARDALES SALGUERO, Rodrigo Alonso. DHILEEPAN, Amirthalingam.

■ Westernport Ward. CAMERON, Kaye. PATON, Trudi.

Casey

■ Akoonah Ward. RAHAMAN, Mush. PAGLIUCA, Dianne. FERDINANDS, Patrick R. SHAH, Kushal. DOWLING, Scott William. DENNISON, Samuel.

■ Casuarina Ward. LAZAROS, Rex. ROSS, Kim. KELAART, Michael. SAMUEL, Lyndon. FLANNERY, Rex. ALI, Morteza. FOREMAN, Jane. KHALIQY, Mariam. CARMODY, Suzanne. QADIRI, Bassir.

■ Correa Ward. NESHAT, Abdullah. RYAN, Tracey. ROWE, Gary. SANDHAWALIA, Onkar Singh. AGGARWAL, Kanu. NASERI, Shegofa.

■ Cranbourne Gardens Ward. LAKE, Anthony. CROWTHER, Michelle. MUIR, Jo. KAPITANY, Tamas. NHLIZIYO, Blessing. MELTON, Mary Beth.

■ Dillwynia Ward. KAMALJEET SINGH, Jaz Masuta. PANG, Joe. DHALIWAL, Baljinder, WALTER, Anthony. BISSELL, David. DISSANAYAKE, Anthony. HEWA MADDUMAGE, Champika. GILL, Gurpreet.

■ Grevillea Ward. POWELL, Carmen. MATULEC, Stephen. CHIRUNGA, Sinfree. CAPON, Stephen. PARR, David. PERRY, Dave. SAYED, Haroon. POSTMA, Bernie. TERNEL, John.

■ Kalora Ward. MAZOORI, Zabi. NGUYEN, Duc. SMULDERS, Peterine. SAWYER, Damien. JOVER, Fred. OATES, Brian Herbert. AMBROS, Melinda. LUWANGA, Jafri Katagara. AHMED, Afroz.

■ Kowan Ward. SKROBO, Christine. MENDIS, Kasuni. GEORGE, Joby. BUMRAH, Gagan. TAYLOR, Shane. CARR, Bernard Brian. ERFANI, Jawad. NAYAK, Raj.

■ Quarters Ward. WOOD, Ian. ROLFE, David. EAVES, Carolyn. ROBINSON, Kuljeet Kaur. BAIRD, Craig. HUSSAIN, Aftab. RASIMI, Ridvan. SUKHIJA, Jagdeep Singh.

■ River Gum Ward. COLEMAN, Asher. PAGE, Garry. YOUSAFI, Nazir. HANSEN, Geoff. ROSARIO, Damien. PEREIRA, Lynette. SMITH, Wayne.

■ Tooradin Ward. DIZON, Jennifer. KAUR, Kuldeep. SINGH, Ravneet. GAI, Andrew. KELLY, Brenton. YAGHOBI, Ali. TASSONE, Anthony. ■ Waratah Ward. YAWARI, Nasser. KOOMEN, Stefan. DILBAZ, Burak. ALAM, Ezatullah. SINGH, Jamel Kaur.

Darebin

■ Central Ward. TAYLOR, Alexander. WALTERS, Craig. CHIN, Zheng. ROWE, Cameron. MAY, Courtney. BECK, Rob. MESSINA, Lina. OLARIS, Kristine.

■ North Central Ward. ITALIANO, Carmel. LAHIFF-JENKINS, Carmen. LENEHAN, Jess. TSALKOS, Vasilios. HELMY, Mohammad. WILLIAMS, Julie. KEMP, Hamish.

■ North East Ward. LAURENCE, Tim Singh. MACKIE, Nathan. SMITH, Craig. LAITALA, Nina. NGUYEN, Kim Ly. ARTURI, Matt.

■ North West Ward. GRECO, Gaetano. SLATER, Adam. WOOD, Geraldine. PATERSON, Patchouli.

■ South Central Ward. WHITE, Simone. JELLEY, Ruth. LANDRAY, Liz. DAVIES, Carmel.

■ South East Ward. DIMITRIADIS, Emily. THEWLIS, Melanie. JOHNSTON, Mark. GREENE, Mary. LUNT, Carolyn M. RENNIE, Susan. TSIGARAS, Elias. ATYEO, James.

■ South Ward . PANDILOVSKI, Melentie. PLOWMAN, Edward. O'BRIEN, Julie.

■ South West Ward. POLGLAZE, Kate. SANGSTER, Alexandra. ROSE, Cat.

■ West Ward. PRICE, Steph. SANAGHAN, Brian. ZEMBEKIS, Leon. BHATHAL, Alex. NEWTON, Susanne. BOGLIS, Connie.

Frankston

■ Ballam Ward. BOLAM, Kris. MARSAL, Adam. HUGHES, Steven. SOLIS, Cristy.

■ Centenary Park Ward. CHEESEMAN, Andrew. OSBORNE, Shane. RODGERS, Maureen. O'REILLY, Michael.

■ Derinya Ward. VANDERSTADT, Hans. HUGHES, Liam. BABIC, Iva. HILL, Brad. HOULT, Ashleigh. GRACE, Cassandra.

■ Elisabeth Murdoch Ward . WANAT, Cherie. TAYLER, Suzette. ABRAHAM, Chrysten. JACKSON, Renee. KAY, Henryk. McDONALD, Stephen.

■ Kananook Ward. AITKEN, Glenn. STAGG, Trent. STARK, Lisa. PITHER, Nathan. GREEN, Emily.

■ Lyrebird Ward. HAVIS, Nathan. KEATS, Sam. CONROY, Steffie.

■ Pines Ward. TURNER, Justin. BAKER, Sue. GRAUS, Bernadette. BROWNFIELDHANNA, Quinney.

■ Wilton Ward. COLLISON, Annaliese. RENDELL, Richard. PHILIP, Prasad. ASKER, David.

■ Yamala Ward. BUTLER, Nathan. EBBOTT, Garry. FRAWLEY, Ben. NEWMAN, Sheila. TOMS, Steve. WARDLE, Alistair.

Glen Eira

■ Bambra Ward. McNAUGHTON, Catherine. CADERAMANPULLE, Anouchkar. SHMUEL, Shane. GROSS, Max. ESAKOFF, Margaret. CODRON, Richard. DAVID, Elen.

■ Booran Ward. KARSLAKE, Jane. LYELL, Meg. CADE, Anne-Marie. KARP, Cliff. KOADLOW, Jeremy.

■ Caulfield Park Ward. GRAEVE, Tammy. PARASOL, Sam. TRAVIS, Jaynaya. DENG, Victor. STEEDMAN, James.

■ Jasper Ward. DANIEL, Arabella. HAN, J. LOBO, Josh.

■ Mallanbool Ward . BREDA, Robert. PALAMARAS, Nick. YOUNG, Kimberley. MAGEE, Jim.

■ Moorleigh Ward. NISBET, Karen. RIMBALDO, Kay.

■ Murrumbeena Ward. RAGNI, Luca. AITKEN, Matthew. PILLING, Neil. KREYMER, Edward. BUGBIRD, Callum.

■ Orrong Ward. STEINER, Lily. PENNICUIK, Sue. CRAIG, Mike. SALAMON, Yossi. ZMOOD, Simone.

■ Wattle Grove Ward. MORRISON, Angus. LAW, Kenneth. STONE, Eric. HUNT, Emiko. GLANCE, Angie. KORN, Mish-elle. ZHANG, Li.

Greater Dandenong

■ Cleeland Ward . GARAD, Rhonda. HAYDAR BIG, Zahra. LONG, Angela. HEWAVITHARANA, Pradeep.

■ Dandenong North Ward. FORMOSO, Daniel. IERONE, Rosana. TANNOUS, Rhonda. TOMIC, Branka. MILKOVIC, Bob.

■ Dandenong Ward. MEMETI, Jim. RIZAI, Rahima.

■ Keysborough South Ward. MUZUR, Ajdin. BRYANT, Alexandra. DO, Isabella. GONSALVEZ, Geraldine. JANKOVIC, Sasha.

■ Keysborough Ward . YIM, Melinda. PINCHEIRA, Reinaldo Ivan. BROWN, Peter. IN, Hemara. GOV, Tevyn. DANG, Daniel. AKKURT, Sinan.

■ Noble Park North Ward. BILLINGS, Will. AGRAVANTE, Love. RATHNAYAKE, Karl. FORMOSO, Lana.

■ Noble Park Ward. TAN, Sophie.

■ Springvale Central Ward. BUNLAY, Meng. TRUONG, Hor. DALTON, Brian. LE, Alice Phuong. LE, Minh. STEBBINGS, Sean.

■ Springvale North Ward. DINH, Huong. HOLL, Angela. O'REILLY, Sean.

■ Springvale South Ward. HEM, Malab. YIM, Thayhorn. TRUONG, Loi. TRAN, Andy. SOK, Lin. THAI, Yen.

■ Yarraman Ward. DANH, Phillip. COOK, Ian.

Hobsons Bay

■ Altona Meadows Ward. ROCHE, Liam. GRIMA, Diana. PHELAN, Matthew. LAMBRA, Ranbir.

■ Altona North Ward . DAMASOLIOTIS, Alexandra. THISTLETHWAITE, Ryan. JOSKE, Rowena. HAWLI, Rayane.

■ Altona Ward . BROWN, Irene. KELLANDER, Daria. MILLER, Susan. PAULL, Phillip. RIPPON, Tim R.

■ Laverton Ward. MORGAN, Paula. KEYSMACPHERSON, Paddy. MIKULA, Tori.

■ Spotswood Ward. BISHOP, Kristin. ROYAL, Hayley. KADE, Daniel. MCKENNA, Rosa. BAARINI, Omar.

■ Williamstown North Ward. ANSALONE, Alexander. NORTON, Nicholas. ASSAF, Wajde Ghazi. DISBURY, Michael.

■ Williamstown War. MAGTENGAARD, Ingrid. BENTLEY, Lisa.

Hume

■ Aitken Ward . MOORE, Carly. SINGH, Gurpreet. KAUR, Harsimran.

■ Bababi Marning Ward. ABBOUCHE, Mohamad. OZTAS, Ozcan. HADDAD, John. BOLAT, Sema N. MARR, Graeme David. NAEEM, Asif. YIGIT, Burhan.

■ Burt-kur-min Ward. MESTOU, Hussam. SANDHU, Sarwan Singh. HARDIE, Jo. MANN, Gurpreet Singh. KUMAR, Manoj. SINGH, Avonjot. GARG, Manisha. FAROOQ, Sabahat. OVEREND, Jim.

■ Emu Creek Ward. MEDCRAFT, Jack. DANCE, Trevor. HAMLEY, Kate. HARRISON, Natalie. BELL, Jarrod. KARAGIANNIDIS, John.

■ Merlynston Creek Ward. AGUILUS, Joe. YOLBULAN, Mutullah Can. SHAH, Shahnoor. KULUK, Yesim. GOCOL, Ibrahim. HAWLI, Bassima. HAWEIL, Sheena. GRIFFITHS, Micaela. SHERRY, Karen.

■ Mount Ridley Ward. BHULLAR, Amarjeet Singh. HARRINGTON, Marcus. AMBATI, Venkata. SINGH, Ricky Rataul. POUDEL, Ananta Raj. ENGLISH, Daniel. MANN, Raj.

■ Roxburgh Park Ward. MAHMUD, Yasir. DI BIASE, Phillip. THOMAS, Sargon. UL MURTAZA, Muhammad Nisar. SILVA, Roshan.

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WILLIAMS, David. JESSOP , Drew. ALBANDAR, Muhtadi. MISHO, Sam. AGEED, Sahar.

■ Tullamarine Ward . JACKSON, Jodi. HANNA, Linda. KURT, Naim.

■ Woodlands Ward . GAGEN, Steve. UDUGAMPALA, Lalith. HUSSAIN, Khalid. ATMACA, Adem. ISSA, Assaad Eddie. HAWEIL, Joseph.

■ Yubup Ward . MOURADIAN, Vikein. SHAHZAD, Muhammad. SINGH, Guri. SINGH, Sahib. WATSON, Ally. GRECO, Emily. SOHI, Ravneet Singh.

Kingston

■ Banksia Ward . PARRANT, Rosemary. MURDAY, Kalina. SMITH, Heather. HOWE, Chris.

■ Bunjil Ward. ATHANASOPOULOS, Tony. KAUR, Nikki.

■ Caruana Ward. WHITE, Caroline. SHEIKH NASIR, Riz. CRUPI, Joe. BEVINAKOPPA, Gandhi. CARTY, Michael. RAYKHTIN-BREITENFELD, Natan. PEULICH, Sav. HUGHES, Shannon. LEE, Eric.

■ Chicquita Ward . AGIRTAN, Jane. FRENCH, Wandzia. RICCIUTI, Anna. DAVIES, Tracey. PISTONE, Lina. McKAY, Jayden. DOBLE, Emma. WEST, Rosemary. BALDOCK, Ian. McDONALD, Lachlan.

■ Como Ward. BECKETT, David. XU, Ya Ge. HILL, Chris. OXLEY, Victoria. LENARCIC, Brendan/

■ Karkarook Ward. STEVENSON, Lauren. LING, Jono. SAAB, Hadi. AMBADGATTI, Shiva.

■ Longbeach Ward. CURRIE, Bronwyn. DIXON, Samara. WALKER, David. GILLING, Luke. PARRANT, Rohan. OXLEY, Georgina.

■ Melaleuca Ward. CASSIDY, Jack

See questionnaire response Jack Cassidy. LAW, Tess. BRESKIN, Alex. DUBOUT, Declan. NOLAN, Gavin. BLACK, Louise.

■ Sandpiper Ward. ASHWORTH-COLLETT, Kirralee. GARCIA, Abraham Jesus. FOUNTAIN, Graham. NUTT, Kealey.

■ Wattle Ward. WOODS, Geoff. PIRIHI, Trent. EREVNIDIS, Georgia. DAVEY-BURNS, Jenna. DORIAN, Amiriya. VISIC, Nadica. COMAZZETTO, Aldo.

■ Yammerbook Ward. EDEN, David. FIRMAN, Tony. O'DONNELL, Sarah. MOORE, Susanna. GLANVILLE, Mellissa. LOZA, Daniel. TARULLI, Mark. McMAHON, Greg.

Knox

■ Baird Ward. ALLRED, Yvonne. GILCHRIST, Samantha. LOCKWOOD, Peter. SAULTRY, Gary. CHURCH, Andrew.

■ Chandler Ward. KENNETT, Paige. BRUCE, Ryan. HARRIS, Matt. KIDNEY, Jeff.

■ Collier Ward. ELDERHORST, Jesse. GRIFFITHS, Aidan. SUN, Emily. DUNCAN, Chris.

■ Dinsdale Ward . LEECH, Gary. DEVARAPALLI, Sitha. GRASSO, Sorina. WILLIAMS, Robert.

■ Dobson Ward. BAKER, Meagan. HOLLAND, Tony. COX, Emily. STROUD, Joe.

■ Friberg Ward . CONSIDINE, Parisa. LAUKENS, Susan.

■ Scott Ward. WU, Lily. COOPER, Lisa.

■ Taylor Ward. PEARCE, Susan. MASON, Robert.

■ Tirhatuan Ward . ATWELL, Glen. NADARAJAH, Segar. WILLIAMS, Andrew.

Manningham

■ Bolin Ward. TAFIDIS, Dimitrios. JUDGE, Valerie. MERKENICH, Mary Helen. GOUGH, Geoff.

■ Currawong Ward. CONLON, Andrew. LIM, Kelvin. JOSHI, Deepak.

■ Manna Ward. KILMARTIN, Darryl. BAIN, Peter Timothy. HOWELL, Bronte. DI COSMO, Daniel. LIGHTBODY, Tomas.

■ Ruffey Ward. GRIVAS, Jim. DEARMAN, Dionne. PALIOURAS, Amanda. BRENNAN, Stephen.

■ Schramm Ward. MAYNE, Laura. MIRI, Hadi. HAYNES, Dot. BAE, James.

■ Tullamore Ward. DIAMANTE, Deirdre

See questionnaire responseDeirdre Diamante Mob: 0413 584 047

deirdre@miaconsulting.com.au

■ Waldau Ward. LAI, Raymond. HU, Helen. POON, Alki. CHEN, Anna. ALY, Noha.

■ Westerfolds Ward . DUNNE, Tegan.

GREGURIC, Dean. ELTAHA, Isabella. KLEINERT, Michelle.

■ Yarra Ward. LANGE, Carli.

Mansfield

■ Five Vacancies. TREASURE, Mandy. TEHAN, James. COOPER, Nick. CORDNER HUNT, Kammy. CLARK, Bonnie. RABIE, Steve. WHYTCROSS, Michael. WEBB, Rohan. BERENYI, Tim.

Maribyrnong

■ Bluestone Ward . REICH, Brad. CUMMING, Catherine. HUANG, Wallace. TIWARI, Pradeep. VAIRO, Pierre.

■ Braybrook Ward . CLARKE, Lochlann Hamish. WILSON, Chris. LAM, Cuc. ROBERTSON, Catherine.

■ Burndap Ward. NGUYEN, Minh Quan. THOMAS, Pete. SEMRA, Mohamed. LE, ThuyKim. BUBB, Fletcher. JORQUERA, Jorge Andres. WALSHE, Sally.

■ River Ward. YENGI, Susan. BETTS, Ken. MERRIFIELD, Edward. McDONALD, Cameron. TRAN, Anthony. CASH, Danny. LAWS, Brendan.

■ Saltwater Ward. HARRISON, Jenny. SOUMILAS, Terri. MEREDITH, Samantha. GAUR, Aman. KELLY, Lucinda. CUMMING, John.

■ Sheoak Ward. LE, Paul Nam. MARTIN, Oskar. THOMAS, Bernadette. CASANOVA, Ari.

■ Wattle Ward. PEREYRA, Elena. MACANDILI, Julien. CLARKE, Michael C. LINGARD, Clint. PARNALL-GILBERT, Miles.

Maroondah

■ Barngeong Ward. MOON, Sebastian. JONES, Chris.

■ Bungalook Ward . ROWLES, Wendy. WALNE, Peter. DIB, Tony. GORDON, Catherine.

■ Jubilee Ward. REX, Claire. BRIGHTSIDE, Emily. NORDIO, Caroline.

■ McAlpin Ward . STOJANOVIC, Suzy. HENDERSON, Nathaniel. SMITH, Ryan.

■ Tarralla Ward. MACDONALD, Paul. MARTINI, Aaron.

■ Wicklow Ward . DAMANTE, Tasa. HEATHERICH, Daniella.

■ Wombolano Ward. BURGESS, Susan. SPEARS, Kylie.

■ Wonga Ward. WOODS, Brendan. HANCOCK, Linda.

■ Yarrunga Ward . STEANE, Rob. RADOJKOVIC, Michelle. SCHAFER, Andrew.

Melbourne

■ Leadership Team. Rip up the Bike Lanes! VAN DER CRAATS, Anthony. CRAGG, David Keith. Animal Justice Party. KIM, Eylem, POON, Bruce. Team Hakim - Resident Independents. HAKIM, Jamal. ANATOLITIS, Esther. Team Nick Reece REECE, Nick. CAMPBELL, Roshena. Team Morgan - Make Melbourne Safe. MORGAN, Gary. GE, Liz. Team Kouta. KOUTOUFIDES, Anthony. KHAN, Intaj. Liberals for Melbourne City. RIZA, Mariam. MARTIN, Luke. Team Wood. WOOD, Arron. DEERING, Erin. The Greens . INGLETON, Roxane. BISINELLA, Greg. STEVENSON, Megan. Labor for Melbourne. REED, Phil. WILLS, Virginia.

■ Councillors (9 vacancies). TEAM WOOD. LIU, Philip Le. OKE, Cathy. ZERVOS, Nicolas Paul. NUR, Hala. CAIAFA, MichaelLee. WEI, Hope Lai. MICHELSON, Steve. TEAM MORGAN MAKE MELBOURNE SAFE CAMILLO, Rafael. CALDWELL, William. VOICES FOR MELBOURNE . MASTERS, Mary. VASILEV-ROBERTSON, James Mary Masters. TEAM HAKIM - RESIDENT INDEPENDENTS. SMITH, Michael. LAM, Lawrence. GAO, Judy. TEAM KOUTA . LIU, Gladys. RAMANI, Zaim. CARNEY, Emma Elizabeth. TJANDRAMULIA, Olivia. RIP UP THE BIKE LANES! GEE, Sandra. SINGH, Pratap. TEAM PARTICIPATE. SAITO, Asako. JANDA, Sam. ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY. KATYAL, Aashna. BANGAAR, Rabin. INNOVATE MELBOURNE. ROWSE, Andrew. GREENWOOD, Jesse. LIBERALS FOR MELBOURNE CITY. GUEST, Owen. LISTON, You Li. LABOR FOR MELBOURNE. GRIFFITHS, Davydd. SHEIKH, Sainab Abdi. ALEISI, Michael. YOUR VOICE MATTERS TO ME. MITCHELL, Krystle Krystle Mitchell. DURBIN, Jayden. THE GREENS. BALL, Olivia. MOON, Aaron. BERIH,

Barry. TEAM ELVIS MARTIN. MARTIN, Elvis. GALBALLY, Sophy. MUJRAL, Mavi. LIN, Jing. MOORE, Paul James. RYMER, Melissa. CULLEN, James. KENNY-SARASA, Carole. TEAM NICK REECE. LOUEY, Kevin. SCOTT, Mark. TEH, Lisa. PATTISON, Jannine. ALI, Hamdi. STANLEY, Suzanne. HARTLEY-KEANE, Simone. VICTORIAN SOCIALISTS. DADICH, Daniel Nair. FOK, Ben. UNGROUPED. SEND, E. LAND, Jake. KANSAKAR, Aishwarya. YUSUF, Mohamed. FRENCH, Callum John.

Melton

■ Bullum Bullum Ward. ABBOUSHI, Steve. GALEVSKI, Steve. HAND-HOWDEN, Keegan.

■ Cambrian Ward. KHANAL, Kubir. KIANI, Aamer. HARDY, Ken. PALACKALODY, George. TURNER, Bob.

■ Coolibah Ward. LEVCHENKOVA, Veronika. SINGH, Gurjant. MORRIS, Brandi. MAJDLIK, Andrew. FARUQ, Md Omor. IKEH, Victor. BORG, Roderick. GREWAL, Jasmeen Kaur. HASHMI, Affan. UDDIN, Nasim.

■ Hilltop Ward . CUGLIARI, Julian. CAMILLERI, Ujjala. VERDON, John. DEEMING, Andrew.

■ Jackwood Ward . JONES, Melanie. VANDENBERG, Ashleigh. KESIC, Goran. SINGH, Satinder. MAKKAR, Lokesh. WALIA, Wally Harpreet Singh. PANNU, Jasmeet Singh. See questionnaire response Pannu Jasmeet SINGH, Mandip.

■ Lake Caroline Ward . O'NEILL, Sarah. PASUPULATE, Ajay. WATTS, Mimmie Claudine. DU, Iris. MAJDLIK, Kathy. KROHN, Jake.

■ Mount Atkinson Ward. ZADA, Phillip. MARWAHA, Harpreet Singh. RAMPUR, Rohit Reddy. SINGH, Ranjit. HAQUE, Golam. PEARSE, Matt.

■ Stringybark Ward. SHARMA, Chander. KAUR, Ravinder. DE SANTIS, Nib. SHANNON, Julie. WADDELL, Stephen. NAGARAJ, Sushma.

■ Watts Ward. WARREN, Ashleigh. RAMSEY, Sophie. TAT, Michael. BHAMBRA, Kulwant Singh. PRICE, Merrick. FASULO, Vincent. WATT, Graham. ROZARIO, George D. CARUANA, Ted.

Merri-bek

■ Bababi Djinanang Ward. SINCLAIR, Lance. GUL, Hassaan. JOSEPH, Lynton Michael. BOLTON, Sue.

■ Box Forest Ward . ELMUSTAPHA, Mohamad. MOORE, Lewis. DUZOVA, Baris. GOLBASI, Metin. MILES, Chris.

■ Brunswick West Ward. DE COURCYBROWNE, Kathleen. SVENSSON, Ella. TAPINOS, Lambros. DELORENZIS, Romeo. DEMANUELE, Anneke.

■ Bulleke-bek Ward. YUAN, Mel. BASSINI, Louisa. MILLER, Owen. IWASAKI, Jay. BREIER, Helen.

■ Djirri-Djirri Ward. PITT, Michelle. SHEIKH, Abdi. GEORGE, Smitha. DAVIDSON, Helen. KUMAR, Praveen See questionnaire response Praveen Kumar. KODDIPPULI ARACHCHIGE, Wickrama.

■ Harmony Park Ward. POLITIS, Helen. SCHEMBRI, Stephen. HEALER, Ruby. PANOPOULOS, Angelica. ARMAOU-MASSOUD, Jordan. CLARKE, Jason A.

■ Pascoe Vale South Ward . PERKINS, Corey. DOOK, Emma. YILDIZ, Oscar.

■ Pentridge Ward. SAKA, Suzan. HELOU, Anthony. ABBOUD, Nat See questionnaire response Nat Abboud. ANDREWARTHA, Jacob. DUFF, Jasmine. MORRISON, Kenna. De LORENZIS, Daniel.

■ Randazzo Ward. ALLIMONOS, Voula Paraskevi. IRVIN, Liz. DANCE, Felix. NASH, Thomas. ROLOGAS, Kosta.

■ Warrk-Warrk Ward. HOPE, Jo-Ann. PERLSTEIN, Jenne. PULFORD, Adam.

■ Westbreen Ward. HOLMES, Chloe. THEODOSIS, Katerine. PAVLIDIS-MIHALAKOS, Helen. PARKER, Henry. EGGLESTONE, Renee. BURROWS, Emma.

Mitchell

■ Central Ward (3 vacancies). OWEN, Brett. HANSON, Timothy. CLARK, Nathan. HAYSOM, Mike. BRAND, Andries. HUMM, Bob. DYSON, Douglas John.

■ North Ward (3 vacancies). HOUGHTON, Eric. JEFFERY, Ned. CHISHOLM, Bill. FERGUSON, Stuart Gregory. PACE, Andrea. DOUGALL, John.

■ South Ward (3 vacancies). JAMES, Claudia. CORNISH, Bob. EVANS, Riley. LOWE, David Andrew. SINGH, Indervir. KOCHAR, Jasdeep. SINGH, Bikram. KOCHER, Ginni. SINGH, Akashdeep.

Monash

■ Banksia Ward. HUA, Michelle. MAHIMKAR, Sweety Sharad. LITTLE, Cameron. ATHANASOPOULOS, Arthur. MATTHEWS, Corey

■ Blackburn Ward. ZHUANG, Jianhang. NGA, Raston. PATERSON, Rebecca. LEFFLER, Matthew. HARAHAP , Dewani.

■ Gallaghers Ward. LAKE, Geoff.

■ Gardiners Creek Ward . NGO, Maria. WIGHT, Jonathon. LIN, Solomon. DE SILVA, Anjalee., van der EYNDEN, Jacob.

■ Jells Ward. PASUPULETI, Rajesh. LIBERATORE, Philip. FERNANDEZ, Marcus. KIM, Dustin. WILSON, Christine. LEE, Elisha

■ Mayfield Ward. KING, Ethelyn. YADAV, Neha. PAWAR, Manohar. LITTLE, Brian. BAUER, Stefanie.

■ Scotchmans Creek Ward. LUO, Nicky. SHIVAREV, Louis. DAYANDAS, Bill.

■ University Ward. FERGEUS, Josh. BARRY, Martin. MURPHY, Dominique. KOCHHAR, Shashi. TAYLOR, Toby.

■ Warrigal Ward. ABRAHAMS, Natasha. JAMES, Stuart.

■ Waverley Park Ward. MURADYAN, Aret.McCLUSKEY, Shane. NAYEF, Renee.

■ Wellington Ward. KLISARIS, Paul. CHOWDHURY, Mazharul.

Moonee Valley

■ Airport Ward. SHAMOON, Simon. HARRIS, Mark. CHANTRY, Jan. WRIGHT, David. JONES, Hamish.

■ Buckley Ward . O'NEILL, Sean. CURKOVIC, Madeline. BARNES, John. SHARPE, Narelle. STAPLETON, Megan. MARTINU, Christian.

■ Canning Ward . HVEZDA, Jacob. PIANESE, Armando. THEOCHARIDES, Paula.

■ Fairbairn Ward . BURN, Phil. McGINNESS, Declan.

■ Milleara Ward. O'NEIL, Jessica. SIPEK, John. CERRITELLI, Joe.

■ Myrnong Ward. ISER, Rose. SMITH, Cameron. ROBERTSON, Juno. GALLAGHER, James. KINNERSLEY, Jodie.

■ Queens Park Ward . ADAMS, Ava. PARRIS, Owen. KASSIMIR, Spencer. BETTIO, Jacob. VASILOGIANNACOPOULOS, Peter. GAROTTI, David. BARTL, David.

■ Steele Creek Ward . PICCOLO, Tania. EMODI, Stefano. LIISTRO, David. BYRNE, Samantha. TYSON, Pierce.

■ Woodlands Ward . COSGRIFF, Fran. MCCURDY, Abby. ERRICHIELLO, Mark A. BRYANT, Jason Stuart. LE DEUX, Tommy. TAYLOR, Lachlan. PISCITELLI, Nino.

Moorabool

■ Nine Vacancies: TATCHELL, Paul. FREEMAN, Sheila. BINGHAM, Jarrod James. VENDITTI TAYLOR, Steven. TATCHELL, Helen. BERRY, Moira. DANGAR, Karellyn. HAWTHORNE, Tim. WARD, Rodney. KEOGH, John. SULLIVAN, Tom. RAY, Michael. KUCERA, Ilona. MUNARI, Ally. BELL, Timothy.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Beek Beek Ward. ROPER, Kate. JENKIN, Lavinia.

■ Benbenjie Ward. JAKOVAC, Dinka. PATTON, Max. CLARKE, Peter.

■ Briars Ward . MARSH, Anthony. O'CONNOR, Despi. DAISH, Bill.

■ Brokil Ward. BINYON, Patrick. MURRAY, Marie. WOOLCOCK, Elizabeth.

■ Coolart Ward. BIGGINS, Neil. ALLENBREESCHOTEN, Dennice. GILL, David.

■ Kackeraboite Ward. BATTY, Stephen. McCAFFREY, Daniel.

■ Moorooduc Ward . RANKEN, Bruce. SMITH, Kathryn.

■ Nepean Ward. ALLEN, Andrea. TOMS, Monique. JONES, Suzanne. MATT, Eddie. BISSINGER, Susan. JONES, Josie. Le MARSHALL, Krysten.

■ Tanti Ward. FALLAW, Nick. BESANKO, Barry. DAVIES, Tom. PINGIARO, Paul

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■ Tootgarook Ward. WILLIAMS, Cam. CELI, Antonella. DE BARTOLO, Andrew.

■ Warringine Ward. STEPHENS, Michael. PALMER, Mark. RACHID, Hilda. MEYER, Simon. ROBERTSON, Nic.

Murrrindindi

■ Cathedral Ward . McAULAY, Sandice. DUNCAN, Judy.

■ Cheviot Ward. CARPENTER, Sue. GALEA, Paul.

■ Eildon Ward. MASKIELL, Ian. STOREN, John. CARR, Anita.

■ King Parrot Ward . LORDING, Eric. TRAVERS, Kim.

■ Kinglake Ward . HOLLINGSWORTH, ADAMS, Jodi.

■ Koriella Ward . HILDEBRAND, Paul. MOLESWORTH, Tim. MOSS, Jane.

■ Red Gate Ward . TIMBURY, Jo. GALLAGHER, Damien.

Nillumbik

■ Blue Lake Ward . BROOKER, Grant. SMITH, David.

■ Bunjil Ward . YAROSZ, Steve. EGAN, Karen. PENROSE, Bill. JOINER, Naomi. MORGAN, Rosie. VEERMAN, Brian. HUNTER, Sarah.

■ Edendale Ward . GREGORY, Chris. GRIMES, Alex. BAKOS, Andrew. JOY, Kelly. JACOBS, Tim. DAHL, Robyn. SCHILLACI, Michael.

■ Ellis Ward. STOCKMAN, Maria. ZILIC, Darren. PERKINS, Peter. MARCHIO, Joe.

■ Sugarloaf Ward. COPE, Kim. STEED, Christopher. CAMPBELL, Narelle. STOREY, Rosemary. PATERNOSTER, Murray.

■ Swipers Gully Ward . McKAY, Kate. HASZLER, Henry. MITROPOULOS, Terry.

■ Wingrove Ward. BALLENGER, Vivian. KINRADE, Wayne. GALLAGHER, Eve. O'CALLAGHAN, Roma. GRAVES, John. DUMARESQ, John. MCLEAN, Malcolm. RANCIE, Rae.

Port Phillip

■ Albert Park Ward . PINDER, Beverley. SLATTERY, Connor. SHERSON, Lauren. HARDY, Rod. LAMB, Joan B. WILLIAMS, Ellie. SMALL, Rhonda.

■ Alma Ward. GROSS, Dick. HALLIDAY, Justin. FOSTER, Josie. HORMAN, Jill. PERERA, Brendan.

■ Balaclava Ward . IAMPOLSKI, Rachel. WAJSBORT, Berri. KATS, Alex. WEBSTER, Jon. DI DONNA, Michelle. BUCKINGHAM, Libby. DARTON, Alex.

■ Elwood Ward. CARRANZA, Liliana. DE SILVA, Janet. CRAWFORD, Louise. GIBSON, Sally.

■ Lakeside Ward. MEARS, Bryan. SILCOX, Levi. McDONALD, Jo. PIERLOT, Ivy. MOORE, Barney.

■ Montague Ward. MAKIN, Alex. MARTIN, Peter. SCHWARZE, Chris. KNOFF, David. SAHAYANATHAN, Judy.

■ Port Melbourne Ward. WHITFIELD, Richard. WRIGHT, David. CUNSOLO, Heather. KING, Adrian William. SABLOK, Sabina.

■ South Melbourne Ward. LEWIS, Trina. JAY, Beti. JAMES, Earl. MULLAHY, Bridget.

■ St Kilda Ward. ROPER, Jenni. BAXTER, Tim. THOMANN, Serge. BLAKELEY, David. BOLGER, Colleen.

Stonnington

■ Como Ward . BALASINGAM, Luke. DOUEIHI, Clayton. HOPPER, Meghan. MILLEAR, Spencer James. TAYLOR, Hamish.

■ Greville Ward. SEHR, Melina. GERAGHTY, Francois. SCOTT, Mike. LOUEY, Susan. MENADUE, Alan. BAKER, Alison. FRANCAZIO, Paul.

■ Hedgeley Dene Ward. FAST, Josh. BEVILACQUA, Claudio. IGLICKI, Joel. DAVIS, Sally.

■ Malvern Valley Ward. KLISARIS, Jami. GIANFRIDDO, Joe.

■ Orrong Ward. BUCH, Henry. CHOUDHURY, Samantha. PATEN, Arkie.

■ South Yarra Ward . FULLER, Mitch. MCLEAN, Julie. HELY, Kate.

■ Toorak Ward, GRIFFIN, Marcia. HUMPHRIES, Tom. SEGAL, David. BICKERTON, Lloyd.

■ Tooronga Ward . HAMMOND, Peter. MORGAN, Polly. BELL, Jamie.

■ Wattletree Ward. LIDANO, Tammy. NASSER, Kerrie. STEFANOPOULOS, Steve. BATAGOL, Nicki. GARDNER, Allyssa.

Strathbogie

■ Seven vacancies. JEFFERY, Scott. HALSALL, Vicki. STEVENS, Fiona. MAHON, Stephen Peter. DAVIDSON, Jimmy. EWARTKENNEDY, Claire. SMITH, Brad. BILLINGS, Jim. YORK, Frank. McCLAREN, Amanda. RAEBURN, Christopher. HOLLOWAY, Clark. WEATHERALD, Robin Hull. BINKS, Laura. CARLSON, Gregory.

Whitehorse

■ Cootamundra Ward. RICKARD, Jeffrey. LEEREVELD, Nyssa. CHEESMAN, Greg. FERGUSON, Alec Waleed. MUNROE, Andrew. SIMPSON, Kieran.

■ Elgar Ward. MALTBY, Heather. BARKER, Blair. TENNI, David. LE, Thu.

■ Kingsley Ward. LUU, Maeve. McNEILL, Amanda. SMITH, Greg. TONJAMBA KHUMAN, Jotin. GOLDSMITH, Gayle. PITISANO, Nadia

See questionnaire response Nadia Pitisano. LANGFORD, Kirsten.

■ Lake Ward. MASSOUD, Denise. FENNELL, Zak. ZHENG, Hong Lin. WELLER, Hayley.

■ Mahoneys Ward . MARTIN, Jason. GADANI, Nildhara. LANE, Mark. MAKHIJANI, Anne V.

■ Simpson Ward . KIRKE, Tim. CUTTS, Prue.

■ Sparks Ward. LIU, Tina. ZHANG, Carol. QIN, Aaron. AFAJ, Saravina. ALLAN, Peter John.

■ Terrara Ward. GUNN, Jarrod. MANOS, George.

■ Walker Ward. GAUT, Stephanie. STENNETT, Ben. DWYER, Josh. DAW, Philip. BROWN, Preston. DAVIS, Christine.

■ Wattle Ward. DIXON, Greg. DAVENPORT, Andrew. LI, Sandy.

Whittlesea

■ Bundoora Ward. ZINNI, Daniela. HANNA, Danny. SINGH, Harsh. NIKOLOVSKI, Jamie. SHAH, Nimesh. HENDERSON, Marcelle. STOCKMAN, Richard. MANCUSO, Anthony.

■ Epping Ward. LENBERG, David. BATTEN, Donny. SUKKAR, Edward. SAYAR, Nessie. HUSSEIN, Rachael.

■ Ganbu Gulinj Ward. COX, Lawrie. ISAAC, Patricia See questionnaire response Patricia Isaac. GUJRAL, Bineet. KAUR, Santosh. MOHAMUD, Ahmed Farole. van BREE, Ursula. YOLDAS, Gulhan.

■ Kirrip Ward. UPADHYAY, Jay. McLINDON, Aidan. KAUR, Gurinder. KHAN, Imran.

■ Lalor Ward . KOZMEVSKI, Stevan. McNAUGHT, Ellen. HAJICHRISTOU, Nicholas.

■ Mernda Ward. TAGGAR, Rohit. LAPPIN, Jarrod. SHARP, William.

■ Mill Park Ward. MORAN, Eva. COLWELL, Blair. ABI RAAD, Maurice. MASON, Samantha. FRY, John. MALIVINDI, Robert.

■ North Ward . FRANKS, Helen. PAL, Shashi. FRANCIS, James. BANSAL, Munish Kumar. KRASSOS, Mary. HURREY, Phil. STOW, Christine.

■ Painted Hills Ward. GUNN, Deb. LEE, Ross.

■ South Morang Ward. TAYLOR, Martin. PEPE, Vesna. FILIPPOPOULOS, Andrew. LOBOSCO, Monique.

■ Thomastown Ward. BROOKS, Nicholas James. BAI, Quentin. GARNHAM, Sarah. THORNTON, Lea. THAI, Trung Thanh. STAVRAKIS, George. TIWARI, Chaman. MCGLASHAN, Halimah H. F.

Wyndham

■ Bemin Ward . SINGH, Preet. LADBROOKE, Nick. PAREDES, Rufo. DIEP, Janette. CRON, Linda. SINGH, Gursharan. PANDITHARATHNE, Rav Sri. DE CASTRO, Cesar. SUTHAR, Ramesh. ISLAM, Nusrat. BAHADUR, Syeda. SAEED, Sadra. GABA, Geet. NIJAMUDEEN, Jazeer. RUXTON, Ian.

■ Brinbeal Ward. THIRUCHELVAM, Kishaun. DEVAPURA, Ian. RIFAI, A. Raheem. MOINUDDIN, Aijaz. PRABHAKAR, Rishi. SZATKOWSKI, Robert. KAUR, Virpal. HILI, Peter.

■ Cheetham Ward. NEWHOUSE, Angela.

NEVILLE, Emi. McINTYRE, Susan. JAVED, Kamran. SINGH, Satnam. VISWANATHAN, Shyam.

■ Featherbrook Ward. HILL, Jasmine. SMITH, Tully. MOLOTSKY, Vladimir. REDDY, Raja. NAIM, Hasan. SMALL, Kelvin. FERNANDES, Arthur. HOOPER, Tony. REHMAN, Aneez.

■ Grange Ward . KUMAR, Tushar. JACKSON, Beth. WAUGH, Melb. MAHFOUD, Marcel John. HABIB, Azhar. MELHEM, Sophie. BARCATTA, Patrizia. O'CONNOR, Lillian. McGUIRE, Shannon. AHMAD, Malik.

■ Heathdale Ward . BODDEKE, Jack. BARRERA, Jennie. ELSBURY, Andrew.

■ Iramoo Ward. RAIZADA, Monica Sharma. AUSTIN, Jade. KING, Maria. KIRBY, David. MARKOVIC, Lisa. TANDON, Prashant. KHAN, Nurul.

■ Quandong Ward. DEWHURST, Monica. KIYAGA, Poly. JOSHI, Vikas. NARANG, Muneet. MIGLANI, Amanpreet. MAYNARD, Peter John.

■ Werribee Park Ward . SHAW, Mia Frances. CURKOWSKYJ, Thomas. MARCUS, Heather. SHERWAL, Ashok (Retired).

■ Williams Landing Ward. HEGEDICH, Adele Albina. ABDULOVSKI, Adrian. ZHAO, Larry. MADIGAN, Patrick Joseph. HASHMI, Ali. FARACI, Luke. MISRA, Inshu. AN, Aaron. AHMED, Rahima. ASLAM, Sayeed. PATRA, Jagdish. RAMESH, Sahana.

■ Wimba Ward . BANSAL, Deepak. SANDHU, Navpreet Singh. IVES, Kieran. GILLIGAN, Josh. RAHMAN, Shaikh.MALUAL, Paul Mayen. PATEL, Satish. BARLOW, Henry. McALINEY, Kim. PATEL, Ketan. HOPPER, Paul. UPPARLAPALLE, Venkat Ram.

Yarra

■ Boulevard Ward . McRITCHIE, Sarah. HARRISON, Sharon. WATKINS, Campbell. TOLLER, Annie. LINDENMAYER, Ned. NORTH, Oscar.

■ Curtain Ward. SPROTT, Peter. TSE, Alan.

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CROSSLAND, Edward. SPARK, Anna. MURPHY, Bronwyn.

■ Hoddle Ward . LEE, Tony. HARROLD, Sharie. POPE, Brielle. MEDLYN, Holly Cruickshank. WADE, Sophie. GEMINDER, S. GLYNATSIS, Michael.

■ Langridge Ward . ASTON, Evangeline. FRETWELL, Angus. WATT, Harrison. TRAN, Ha.

■ Lennox Ward. RAZOS, Peter. REDWOOD, Vicki. BRIC, John. CHANDRAMOHAN, Thihan. SALDANHA, Theresa. DAVIES, Andrew. POUSTIE, Sam.

■ MacKillop Ward . JOLLY, Stephen. GIBSON, Belle. GEORGE, Charlotte. SMITH, Renee.

■ Melba Ward . HOVENGA, Karen. HO, Meca. IMAM, Mubarek. HEFFERNAN, Stella. WITTY, Sarah. MAYNARD, Christine. CHIPPERFIELD, Victoria. RADONIC, Katarina.

■ Nicholls Ward . CLAMART, Thibaut. GOMEZ, Kenneth. LAROCCA, Remy. EGGLESTON, Samuel. NOONE, Catherine.

■ Yarra Bend Ward . O'BRIEN, Bridgid. GNIESLAW, Leonie. POST, Jill. CASTRO WILLIAMS, Amaya. McKENZIE, Sarah.

Yarra Ranges

■ Billanook Ward. WRIGHT, Wendy. HEENAN, Tim.

■ Chandler Ward . GROOBY, Belinda. HANSEN, Ashley. WARD, Gareth.

■ Chirnside Ward. HIGGINS, Richard.

■ Lyster Ward . SPRUHAN, Mick. MCILWAIN, Peter.SAREEN, Divesh.

■ Melba Ward . TODOROV, Sophie. TEMPLER, Chris. MAZZARELLA, Mitch.

■ O'Shannassy Ward . CHILD, Jim. MIKELSONS, Wil. DUKE, Karen. TALBETT, James. STORMER, R. Jane. BOND, Chloe. LITTLE, Dylan J.

■ Ryrie Ward. McALLISTER, Fiona.

■ Streeton Ward . PETERSEN, Sigrid. MARRIOTT, Jeff.

■ Walling Ward. FERRIER, David. COX, Len.

Group ‘retired’ from Council elections

■ Sixteen local council election candidates across the state have been retired after being found ineligible to nominate.

Many of these are a result of routine checking by the Department of Government Services and Local Government Victoria crosschecking the VEC’s list of candidates with the register of local government candidate training.

This process identified that as of Monday, September 30, 12 candidates did not complete their training as declared in their nominations.

It is a legislative requirement for candidates to complete this training in the two years before election day, in order to be able to nominate. As part of the nomination process, candidates are required to declare they have completed the training and specify a completion date for the training. Over 99 per centof candidates successfully completed the training.

Before retiring each candidate, the Victorian Electoral Commission provided them with an opportunity to respond to the intention to retire them, as required by the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020. As a result, some candidates were subsequently matched against the register of local government candidate training and were not retired.

This brings the total number of retired candidates to 16, after four candidates were retired just after the close of nominations after being found ineligible to nominate. This brings the current total number of candidates running in the elections to 2215.

The VEC website is regularly updated to reflect the latest retired candidates.

List of retired candidates to date

■ Darren LUDOWYKE (Whitehorse City Council, Eley Ward)*

■ Matt PERKINS – (Banyule City Council, Griffin Ward)*

■ Ashok SHERWAL – (Wyndham City Council, Werribee Park Ward)*

■ Anand SHARMA – (Hume City Council, Mount Ridley Ward)*

■ Christine MAYNARD (Yarra City Council, Melba Ward)

■ Renee JACKSON (Frankston City Council, Elisabeth Murdoch Ward)

■ Ben FRAWLEY (Frankston City Council, Yamala Ward)

■ David GREENWOOD (Greater Geelong City Council, You Yangs Ward)

■ Paula MORGAN (Hobsons Bay City Council, Laverton Ward)

■ Mohamad ABBOUCHE (Hume City Council, Bababi Marning Ward)

■ Tegan DUNNE (Manningham City Council, Westerfolds Ward)

■ Wendy ROWLES (Maroondah City Council, Bungalook Ward)

■ Bill PENROSE (Nillumbik Shire Council, Bunjil Ward)

■ Simone WHITE (Darebin City Council, South Central Ward)

■ Bill DAISH (Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Briars Ward)

■ Matt STEPHENSON (East Gippsland Shire Council)

The VEC is working with Local Government Victoria to resolve additional potential retirements related to non-completion of the candidate training. Retirements will be published as digital public notices at https:// publicnotices.vic.gov.au/

Under the Local Government Act 2020 and Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020 , a candidate must have completed the mandatory training at the time they lodge their nomination.

The regulations require a candidate to declare they have completed the training and specify their date of completion. The certificate of completion is not required to be produced to the VEC

It is an offence to nominate for election when you are not entitled to nominate. It is also an indictable offence to provide false or misleading information in any declaration or application related to the elections, including the nomination form.

The Victorian Electoral Commission is an independent and impartial body established under Victoria's Electoral Act 2002, responsible for holding state and local council elections. It maintains the register of Victorian electors (the electoral roll).

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LES MISERABLES ARENA SPECTACULAR

■ Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular has a new design, specifically created for these venues, from the world class team of Matt Kinley, Paule Constable, Warren Letton and Finn Ross with sound by Mick Potter, featuring an international cast and orchestra of over 65 including many famous Les MNis stars, as well as several brilliant new ones.

Currently starring in the UK and soon to be in Australia, this Arena Spectacular features Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly sharing the role of Jean Valjean, and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden sharing the role of Javert.

Tony Award winner and international recording artist Alfie Boe, become an overnight star after playing Jean Valjean in the 25th Anniversary Concert ofLes Mis at the O2 in London in 2010, which established his reputation as one of Britain’s best leading men. He also had huge success in London and on Broadway, which has made him synonymous with the role, as well as leading The All-Star Concert production at the Gielgud and Sondheim theatres.

Killian Donnelly is one of

Britain’s top musical theatre stars, not only having played the roles of Jean Valjean and the Phantom for Cameron several times to great acclaim, but also having starred in London and on Broadway as the leading man in Kinky Boots and had great acclaim starring in the musicals Memphis and The Commitments. He also featured as one of the students in the award-winning movie version of Les Miserables alongside Hugh Jackman and Russel Crowe Michael Ball has been involved with Les Miserables since he made his sensational West End debut playing Marius in the original London Production in 1985 and again in the 10th Anniversary concert. Starring alongside him is Australia’s leading lady, Marina Prior as Madame Thénardier. Marina started her career appearing in Cameron’s landmark Australian production of Cats in 1984, which was followed by playing Cosette in the original Australian production of Les Miserables

Producer Cameron Mackintosh said: “I have long dreamt of taking an Arena Tour of Les Miserables around the world.”

Joe Hisaishi

■ The Music of Joe Hisaishi will be presented by Art of the Score from November 68 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne

Featuring the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Buc with guest pianist Aura Go, with fellow Art of the Score podcasters Andrew Pogson and Dan Golding, audiences will explore the musical world of Hisashi in a love letter to Japan’s great Maestro.

From Studio Ghibli classics My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and Spirited Away to more than 100 works for the screen and concert hall, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most prolific global composers. Art of the Score co-host Andrew Pogson says the concert experience will be elevated with musical insights.

"Although this is a concert first and foremost, Dan, Nicholas and I will guide the audience through the career and brilliance of Joe Hisaishi's music via brief introductions to each suite, along with theatricality presented musical demonstrations of various aspects of the composer's style, all performed live by the orchestra."

This concert does not feature Joe Hisaishi in person. Produced in association with Concert Lab.

Event Details: November 6, 7, 8 at 7.30pm

Venue: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne

Tickets: On sale October 24. Visit: mso.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Curated Porsche

■ ArtNeun, the fusion of automotive passion and artistic exhibition, returns with a landmark event featuring Porsche sports cars in Braeside on Sunday, November 10 from 8am to 3pm.

Set against the backdrop of a working timber yard, this event is promoted as not just another car show— 'it’s Car Art.'

Enthusiasts, collectors, and photographers will be treated to an exclusive, ticketed experience at ATS Building Products in Braeside, covering a sprawling 30,000 sqm space, with five warehouses transformed into a curated gallery, offering attendees an uncrowded, deliberate setting for spectacular car photography.

Porsche owners will display their vehicles on timber plinths, allowing for thematic arrangements and complimentary backgrounds that showcase these iconic cars like never before.

Founder Brendan Keenan stated “Melbourne has always been a city with a deep love for cars and automotive culture.

“This car show is important because it brings together enthusiasts and families alike to celebrate not just the vehicles, but the passion that drives this community.

“This is an event that no one else does. We're excited to contribute to this tradition in our own unique way.”

Attendees will experience the artistry of rare and important Porsches without the barriers of ropes or bollards, capturing unique photographic opportunities across an expansive, one-of-a-kind setting.

In addition to the vehicles, visitors can enjoy: Gourmet food vans, beer and prosecco vendors, live DJ playing cool tunes, picnic areas with umbrella-shaded tables, and significant sponsor prizes and stands for further engagement.

Celebrating 75 Years of Porsche, this event will feature an impressive lineup of rare and historically significant models.

Event Details: Sunday, November 10, 8am-3pm

Venue: ATS Building Products, Braeside

Tickets: $20 pre-purchase, $30 on the day. Kids under 14 enter free when accompanied by an adult.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ArtNeun at artneun.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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CUP WEEKEND OF JAZZ

■ The 34th Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues will be held over the Melbourne Cup weekend November 1-4 at various locations, including performances by jazz heavyweights Vince Jones, Hetty Kate, Cookin' On 3 Burners and Nina Ferro

The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues also hosts the National Jazz Awards, naming Australia's best saxophonist under 36, and the finalists have been announced, to be presented on Saturday, November 2 from 12.30pm4.30pm.

This year’s instrument is Saxophone. The saxophonists performing as part of the finals in the 2024 National Jazz Awards are: Michael Avgenicos, 31, Sydney, Jayden Blockley, 25, Perth, Oscar Bruten, 21, Melbourne, Stephen Byth, 29, Melbourne (resides USA), Ben Lerner, 23, Sydney and Tessie Overmyer, 23, Sydney (resides USA)

This year’s judges, Angela Davis, John Mackey and Julien Wilson said: “The standard of applications was incredibly high, and it was no mean task narrowing it down to just six finalists.

“We could have easily selected many more and still maintained the exceptionally high and exciting standard.

“It was especially rewarding to hear such a wide variety of Australian compositions featured in these recordings and to see that so many of the finalists are well below the cutoff age of 36. The future of Australian jazz is in good hands.”

Festival Director Andrew Nunn said “Having 36 nominations and two of the six finalists flying in from the US for the finals, just shows how important the Award is to the Jazz industry. This will be a world class show, and I’m looking forward to watching.”

The finalists will battle it out on November 2, in front of a rhythm section featuring Mark Fitzgibbon on piano, Ben Robertson on bass and Danny Fischer on drums.

Prizes include:

■ First place $7500 plus recording session at Pughouse Studios

■ Second place $5000 plus recording session at Free Energy Device Studios

■ Third place $2500

With the 2023 Festival being dubbed “The Last Hurrah”, the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues has been revived under the helm of Festival Director Andrew Nunn and Artistic Director Serge Carnovale (Paris Cat Jazz Club).

Thanks to the support of the broader Jazz and Blues community, the Festival is set to stage a bold return from November 1-4, bringing the music back to Wangaratta for the Festival's 34th year.

National Jazz Awards at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues: Saturday November 2, 12 Noon– 4:30 pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, 33-37 Ford St, Wangaratta 34th Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues: November 1 - 4 at various locations. wangarattajazz.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Melbourne Tango

■ The Melbourne Tango Circuit, a celebration of 'the best of Melbourne's milongas, TDJs and artists', is being presented at various locations between October 24-30.

Curated by Melbourne Social Tango, the event ranges from opening night parties, gala milongas and live orchestras, including the Melbourne Tango Orchestra , to matinee events,a Maestroclass presented by four of Australia's most experienced maestros, special themes and midnight gatherings, in an 'eclectic' mix of venues.

A major gala event is Caliente, on Sunday, October 27 at the Fitzroy Town Hall from 7pm.

This is not a festival that requires registration, as each event is pay-as-you-go. The Circuit works on a ‘first in’ basis, as some venues have capacity limits, but some events will offer pre-booking, and this will be advised on the program.Further details and bookings: melbournesocialtango.com/melbourne-tangocircuit/ - Cheryl Threadgold

The Last Song

■ Another one of Melbourne Fringe Festival's offerings, The Last Song is set to be played on radio as a comet is about to collide with the planet.

Written by Chloe Towan and performed by the Scary Goats Theatre, estranged friends George and Ollie reunite at their old favourite hangout to share a drink and to ring in the end of the world.

The challenge is, will they manage to reconcile their differences before The Last Song plays?

The writer Towan chose male names George for her role while opposite was Ollie played by Kim Devitt.

In two camping chairs George and Ollie reminisced about their youth and in particular their school days together, while at times friendly, it was often stormy between them as well with other girls.

George, trying to ring past school friends for a last word, did not get good reactions, and as the night wore on waiting for the comet to arrive, they had mixed emotions, their personalities clashing, before attempting some reconciliation.

Ollie’s reaction to George in laying bare her past life events, good and bad, was met continually with the same acceptance of “It’s Ok”.

Director Kinloch Anstiss tempered the heightening of their emotions with dance. Generally well-choreographed while at times a little of the same, but enough to bring them back to the realisation of the approaching comet.

What will the Last Song be and should they kill themselves before the comet arrives? "It's a great night”, declares George with time running out. Towan was strong, quite emotive and an illimitable presence. Devitt was a comfortable partner while accepting much of George’s past recollections, she was a calming influence as the end drew near.

We see them in a tight embrace as The Last Song is played on their radio – the full version of And Now the End Is Near, I Did It My Way, and not that soon after we hear the whistling of the approaching comet.

The ending could be said to be anti-climax. I will not reveal it.

Well done to all the Scary Goats Theatre Team.

- Review by Graeme McCoubrie

Come From Away (CLOC)

■ A simple set adapted by Sally Martin morphs from plane to bus to bar with the aid of a few chairs and a revolve.

Aided by Tailem Tynan’s choreography, musical director Malcom Huddle guides the onstage band and the cast through some excellent performances.

From the rousing opening rendition of ‘Welcome to the Rock’ to the defiant ‘Me and the Sky’ to the moving ‘I am here’, the cast is equal to any professional production.

It is hard to believe that all perform in their spare time juggling day jobs.

The show balances humour and pathos, even while addressing the dread and fear the attacks caused.

What is surprising is how overwhelmingly heartwarming this production is.

In a time of crisis, ordinary people came together unwaveringly to help strangers in their midst.

Uplifting, feel good, and not to be missed.

Season: Until October 26

National Theatre, St Kilda

cloc.org.au

by Kathryn Keeble

● ● Come From Away. Photo: Ben Fon.

● Vince Jones Photo: Creswick Collective

● ● Members of Melbourne's Tango community prepare for the Melbourne Tango Circuit.

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Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Laramie Project (by Moises Kaufman) Until October 26 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Liam Mitchinson. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Come From Away, Until October 26 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Rob Robson; Musical Director; Malcom Huddle; Choreographer: Tailem Tynan. Bookings: cloc.org.au

■ LOTS Theatre (Legends of the Skies): Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, October 2427 incl. Matinees at the Casey Hangar Theatrette, Moorabbin Air Museum, First Ave., Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison. Bookings essential. Trybooking.

■ Fab Nobs: The Falsettos October 26 –November 9 at The Fab Factory, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Maeghan McKenzie; Musical Director: Tim Bland; Choreographer: El Daly. Bookings: fabnobstheatre.com.au

■ Malvern Theatre Company: True Minds (Joanna Murray-Smith) October 27 – November 9 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Dexter Bourke. Malverntheatre.com.au

■ Brighton Theatre Company: The Kitchen Sink (by Tom Wells) November 1 – 16 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Wilson st., Brighton. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: brightontheatre.com.au

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) November 8 –23 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au

■ Peoples Playhouse: Daddy Long Legs (by John Caird) November 8 – 16 at The Anglican Centre, Mornington and Mt Martha Anglican Church, 4 Albert St., Mornington. Bookings: peoplesplyhouse.com

■ Powderkeg Players: It’s a Wonderful Life (by Mary Elliot Nelson) November 8 – 16 at St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr William and Alfrieda Sts., St Albans. Director: Stephen Andrews. Bookings: 0407802165.

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Home, I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) November 8 –17 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: mordialloctheatre.com.au

■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC): Pippin. November 8 – 23 at Altona City Theatre. Director: Tamara Finch; Musical Director: Eric von Ahlefeldt; Choreographers: Tamara Finch and James Rooney. wmtc.org.au

■ Bacchus Marsh and Melton District Community Theatre: Double Trouble (two plays), November 8 – 16 at the Moonlite Theatre, 19 Gisborne Rd., Bacchus Marsh. Room 326 (by William Alexander) Director: Alexander Murray; Donuts Can Kill You! (written and directed by Deb Barker).

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Handbagged (by Moira Buffini) November 13 – 30 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Gaetano Santo. Bookings: wlt.org.au/ book-tickets

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Little Women (by Alan Knee) November 14 – 30 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: 9735 1777 or lilydaleatc.com

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde) November 15 –30 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: htc.org.au

■ Peridot Theatre Company: 1984 (by George Orwell) November 14 – 24 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Directors: Sharon Maine and Joe Dias. Bookings: peridot.com.au

■ The 1812 Theatre: Noises Off (by Michael Frayn) November 14 – December 7 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Direrctor: Justin Stephens. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au or 97583964.

■ Frankston Theatre Group: Play On! (by Rick Abbot) November 15 – December 1 at the Mt Eliza Community Centre, 90-100 Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza. Director: Robert Lister. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1130605 - Cheryl Threadgold

Dvorák: Symphonies

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces its second release on the MSO label in partnership with LSO Live - Dvorák: Symphonies 5 and 6 with conductor Jaime Martin, which is available now for pre-order before release on November 22.

The musical exploration of Czech composer Antonin Dvorák’s many works has been an ongoing passion of Chief Conductor Jaime Martin since 2022.

Performances of Dvorák’s fifth and sixth symphonies were artistic highlights of the MSO's second season under Martín's baton.

Martin shares the origin of his Dvorák journey. “The music of Antonín Dvorák remains close to my heart.

“The nostalgia that his music provides for one’s home country has accompanied me since I first heard my father’s LP of the New World Symphony when I was 10 years old.

“It has been my great honour to begin a Dvorák recording project with the world-class musicians of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.”

Dvorák’s Sixth Symphony is heavily inspired by the music of Brahms and Wagner, along with his signature incorporation of elements from Bohemian folk music.

Described as one of the most majestic in the symphonic literature, its grand, sweeping melodies take us on a journey ending in radiant, sunny high spirits.

Dvorák: Symphonies 5 and 6 will be released on Friday, November 22 on CD (Hybrid SACD) and via all major streaming and download services.

The album is now available for pre-order, and a track from the album, (Dvorák: Symphony No. 5, I. Allegro ma non troppo) will be released as a single to coincide. mso.com.au

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Cheryl Threadgold

Cliffhanger

■ The multi-disciplinary performance Cliffhanger will premiere at Arts House, North Melbourne from November 13-17.

More Shows

■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (by William Shakespeare) November 15 – 30 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong West. Directors: Stacey Carmichael and David Mackay. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au

■ Eltham Little Theatre: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (by C.S. Lewis) November 15 – 30 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Jason Triggs. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au/

■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria: A Festival of WS Gilbert Plays (by WS Gilbert) November 21 – 24 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Comedy and Tragedy - Directed by Ben Klein; Creatures of Impulse - Directed by Danielle Zuccala; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern - Directed by Sarah Berry; The Hooligan - Directed by Naomi Tooby. Bookings: trybooking.com/ CMWPA

■ OSMaD: The Addams Family. December 5 – 14 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Scotch College Campus.Director: Joel Anderson: Musical Director: Ashton Turner; Choreograrpher: Dylan Henry. Bookings: osmad.com.au

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Peter Pan (a new adaptation from J. M. Barrie’s classic) December 6 – 14 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Robbie Nicholson. Bookings: htc.org.au

■ PLOS Musical Productions: School of Rock. December 31, January 2, 3, 4, 5 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Director: Brad Fischer; Musical Director: Bev Woodford; Choreographer: Jess Pratt and Tahlia Sweetman. Bookings: plos.asn.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Since 2019, writer Holly Childs and choreographer Angela Goh have examined the metaphorical and literal relevance of the cliffhanger concept, including the physical act of suspension and also the storytelling device that keeps an audiences’ attention suspended.

An approach often used in countless television series, the cliffhanger format dates back to the tenth century Arabic classic One Thousand and One Nights

“In 1001 nights, Sheharazade uses the cliffhanger as a strategy to save her own life. It mirrors the Netflix binge model, but precedes it by at least 11 centuries,” explain Childs and Goh.

In today’s society, algorithmic social media feeds create perpetual cliffhangers designed to keep people in a state of dissociative suspense.

“We are living in a world where tech entrepreneurs control the information we consume. Doomscrolling is a mood, and that mood is bad,” say Childs and Goh.

“When will it end? Can we use technology to climb out of this hyperconnected disconnection? Is there a way off the metaphorical cliff?” asks Childs and Goh.

Arts House Acting Artistic Director, Olivia Anderson, says that Cliffhanger promises to be remarkable, “For over five years, Holly and Angela have been creating a timely and captivating new work, including residences in Paris and Amsterdam.

“Cliffhanger will be funny, absurd and experimental. It will keep audiences on the edges of their seats,” said Anderson

Featuring a solo physical performance by Goh, Cliffhanger is interlinked with text and has an original score by Lithuanian artist Gediminas •ygus

Cliffhanger is analogue, abstract and absurdist – it highlights the state of suspension as an omnipresent facet of contemporary anxiety.

Performance Dates: November 13 - 17 at 7.30pm Wed.-Sat., 5pm, Sun.

Duration 50 minutes

7.30pm Nov 14: Post-show artist talk

Venue: Arts House - North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne artshouse.com.au

- Ben Starick

British Festival

■ Palace Cinemas presents the Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2024 from November 6 to December 8.

The specially curated program features tender dramas, action packed thrillers, comedy,documentaries and retrospectives, starring some of Britain’s most well-known faces including Saoirse Ronan, Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law and Tim Roth.

Opening this year’s festival is the Australian premiere of Blitz, Steve McQueen's period drama depicting pivotal moments of World War II in London and starring Saoirse Ronan, Paul Weller and newcomer Elliot Heffernan

Melbourne season: November 6 - December 8. Venues: The Astor Theatre, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, Palace Penny Lane, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema Ballarat season: November 6 to December 8 at the Palace Regent, Ballarat

For details of the full programme and films to be enjoyed on Palace screens in the Russell Hobbs British Film Festival, please visit britishfilmfestival.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Sisters In Crime

■ Melbourne is a great place for crime writers, and the Sisters In Crime make the most of that with their literary get togethers.

Coming up this Friday is TV Noir: from Scandi ice to Outback heat, which celebrates the popularity of Nordic Noir and the way it has transformed the production of TV crime dramas in Australia

Leading the conversation will be Sue Turnbull and Marion McCutcheon, authors of Transnational TV Drime: From Scandinavia to the outback.

Adding to the fun of the evening will be Fiona Eagger, co-founder of Every Cloud Productions, which produces the television series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, who will discuss all the issues involved in making good crime dramas.

There will also be snippets of favourite TV crime dramas to enjoy, and a brief AGM following the show.

‘Brothers-in-law’ are welcome, and the evening kicks off this Friday (Oct. 25) at 6.30pm for dinner and 8 pm for the show. It’s at the Rising Sun Hotel, 2 Raglan St., South Melbourne and you can book by visiting https://buff.ly/4e899zQ

- Julie Houghton

Auditions

■ Phoenix Theatre: Head Over Heels October 27 Dance Workshop (Compulsory for all auditionees) 6-7pm; Vocal/Acting auditions from 7.30pm on October 27 and from 8pm on October 28 at Phoenix HQ, 105 Leeds St., Doncaster East, Director/choreographer: Renée Maloney; Musical Director: Amy Cumming/Celeste Amber. If unable to attend audition in person, submit a video audition by 2pm, October 27. If auditioning for a named role, you must be available for callbacks on November 3.

■ Beaumaris Theatre: Ladies in Black. November 9 and 10 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt; Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman. Further details: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November. Further details: beaumaristheatre.com.au/auditions

■ Frankston Theatre Group: An Inspector Calls (by J B Priestly) November 10 at 2pm and November 13 at 7pm at The Shed, Overport Park, Somerset Rd., Frankston South. Audition Enquiries: g.sylvesterkeech@ gmail.com

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Wicked Sisters (by Alma De Groen) November 24 at 1pm and November 24 at 7.30pm at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Ellis Ebell. Audition enuiries: ellis@pagebell.com

■ Malvern Theatre Company: A Happy and Holy Occasion (by John O’Donoghue) February 2 and 3, 2025 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Nicholas Opalski. Audition bookings/enquiries: nopolski@hotmail.com or 0400 507 788.

● ● Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with conductor Jaime Martin.

- Cheryl Threadgold

● ● Fiona Eagger

DON’T SIT NEAR THE STAGE

Cicero

■ The Australian version of The Office is scoring good viewership on Prime Video. It is a product of BBC Studios Australia.

■ 3AW’s Simon Owens, in addition to his Remember When gig with Philip Brady, is doing well with his Saturday Night Live radio program which is broadcast on the East Coast.

■ A good word for the RST Restaurant in North Fitzroy, which carries on the traditions of the Richmond Seafood Tavern.

■ Prime Video is streaming The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. ★★★★

■ Kathy Maxted is promoting her book Take Flight with a regional Victorian tour that includes Tocumal, Corowa, Myrtleford, Yackandandah, Bright, Mount Beauty, Ballarat, Euroa, Geelong, Craigieburn, Glen Iris, Romsey and Woodend.

■ Patrick Elligett, Editor of The Age, seemed pleased with the 16-page wraparound last Thursday to celebrate the newspaper’s 170th anniversary.

■ Monty Alexander is playing in Melbourne at Bird’s Basement from Wednesday November 5 to Saturday November 9, advises Clemence Harvey.

■ Louise Williams of Move Records says Being, a celebration of contemporary classical music by acclaimed Australian cellist and conductor Daniel Pini has been released. It is his debut album.

■ The Australian Communications and Media Authority has registered a new community radio broadcasting code of practice.

■ Marta Wiacek of Markson Sparks tells us that former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak in Melbourne on Saturday, December 7. His book, Unleashed, is out on October 30.

■ The ballroom of the Trades Hall set with a few small tables surrounding an improvised stage was crowded in anticipation of Finucane and Smith’s cabaret.

There was an eclectic mix of performances that challenged the physical, the moral and social assumptions of the day.

A succession of performers teased with their routines; a stylistic striptease with gestures akin to oriental martial arts, an arrogant male stripper who turns out to be a woman, vocalists with phenomenal ranges and orifices used for unintended purposes.

The purpose of cabaret is to confront, subvert and challenge perceptions with Finucane and Smith being long term proponents of the art.

The evening did tend to linger a little longer than it should with the point of some of the latter items not being quite as clear.

And a word of warning, it may not be wise to sit too close to the stage. There was liquid in abundance necessitating the issuing of towels. Umbrellas were used but that was to protect the electrical equipment.

The notion of bringing the marginalised into the mainstream was perhaps an undercurrent of the evening but it was the anarchic fun that the audience came to see.

Presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

- Review by David McLean

Sugar

■ Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’ opens this show and forewarns us of the story to come.

The dream for Sugar , played by Tomáš Kantor, is a glamorous and

mutually beneficial existence as a rich ‘Daddy's baby’ flaunting their lavish lifestyle, living the Pretty Woman fantasy. What constitutes a Sugar baby/ Sugar daddy liaison?

Something beyond a hook-up, but definitely not a committed relationship.

"Friends with benefits," but for the business world. What could go wrong?

However, we know that life is not like a Hollywood romance, it might all end in tears.

Undeterred, Sugar Googles ‘Sugar baby Melbourne’.

For their art, we are assured.

“Love’s about to get transactional.” Sugar hooks up with ‘Daddy’ Richard.

The next day Sugar braves the joy and shame, and that morning after awkwardness.

Lavished with luxury for a week in a Park Hyatt executive suite, Sugar longs for the good life.

They could get used to, not to mention their Prince Charming, the unlikely Richard

Another Sugar baby rule: invest in your appearance. Ditch the thrift shop - think Gucci, Prada, Fendi or Dior

Channelling their inner Julia Roberts, a Pretty Woman scenario plays out, complete with a snotty salesperson.

Cue Richard to the rescue.

But Sugar has broken the first rule of sugar babying—professional babies should never fall in love.

Kantor is a force to watch as costume changes, physical comedy and visual gags abound in this one-person show directed by Kitan Petkovski and written by Ro Bright

Belting out great tunes by Chappell Roan, Sugarbabes, Macklemore and many more, Kantor’s infectious charm carries this funny, modern-day Cinderella comedy cabaret.

Presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Speak No Evil

■ (MA). 110 minutes. Now available to rent or buy on selected digital platforms.

For those who haven’t seen the provocative, highly disturbing 2022 Danish original, then this Hollywood remake may deliver the goods, but for those that have, this is a disappointingly compromised film.

The basic set-up is the same. A married couple, Ben and Louise Dalton ( Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis), and their 12year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler) are holidaying in Italy when they meet another couple, Paddy (James McAvoy) and Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) , who have a young son, Ant , who is around Agnes’s age.

The Daltons, who have just relocated from the US to London, receive a postcard from the couple, inviting them to their farm in the British countryside.

Initially hesitant, the pair decide to take up Paddy’s offer. Once there, the Daltons, though grateful of the invitation, slowly become unsettled by the couple’s growingly odd behaviour, but wanting to be polite, don’t heed the warning signs to leave early, leading to much more dangerous confrontations.

Co-written and directed by James Watkins, who made a strong impression with his 2008 horror/ thriller Eden Lake, seemed to be a good choice to helm the english language adaptation, but considerable changes have been made to soften the original material’s horrific impact, leading to a more conventional finale which substantially dilutes the film’s effectiveness.

This, combined with the movie being 15 minutes longer than its source, makes everything feel obvious and predictable.

Performances all round are pretty good, with McAvoy having a good time playing the increasingly aggressive Paddy.

Like Michael Haneke’s pointless remake of his own Funny Games, the new version of Speak No Evil has a similar feel, taking a memorable, first-rate thriller and unfortunately turning it into something completely redundant.

I highly recommend everyone to track the 2022 film down.

RATING - **

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

■ (M). 104 minutes. Now available to rent or buy on selected digital platforms. It has taken 36 years, but the seemingly forever talked-about sequel to the 1988 hit has finally come to fruition, but all that time has not

been put to good use, as this largely lifeless movie relies on nostalgia rather than genuine inspiration. Winona Ryder once again plays Lydia Deetz, and the goth teen is now in her forties, and hosting a cheesy TV series called Ghost House. Produced by her boyfriend Rory (Justin Theroux), Lydia uses her gift of being able to see the dead to search out haunted houses, and as such, the show has become a big success. Lydia , her stepmother Delia (Catherine O’Hara, also returning), now a hugely popular multimedia artist, and Lydia’s unhappy teenage daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega), travel to the town of Winter River after the untimely death of Delia’s husband Charles (played in the first film by Jeffrey Jones). The wake is held at the house where Lydia met ghosts Barbara and Adam Maitland (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) all those years ago, and she soon sees that the demonic Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton, reprising one of his best big screen characters) is causing problems again, so she must warn everyone that danger could be coming their way. With Astrid meeting teenage local Jeremy (Arthur Conti), scorned soul sucker Delores (Monica Bellucci) vengefully pursuing Beetlejuice , and deceased actor/detective Wolf Jackson (Willem Dafoe) trying to bring Delores in, there is certainly plenty going on, but all these characters and subplots fight for screen time, so it’s hard to become engaged with what is going on. The writers might think that as long as something is always happening, the audience will be entertained, but the overly cluttered landscape has a distancing effect, and flattens the energy and humour that could develop. The cast certainly try, but no-one can truly rise above the familiar, nostalgiaheavy writing. Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks, Sleepy Hollow) returns to the director’s chair, and while it’s nice that he attempts to do as many of the effects and sets practically (Beetlejuice’s shrunken head helpers are amusing), there is just a lack of freshness, and it doesn’t take long before any excitement wears off, with a general feeling of stale deja vu taking over. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice isn’t a turkey, but given how long it has taken for a sequel to eventuate (back in the early 90s, there was a script with the hilarious title, Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian), I expected something better than this. The fact that the film has made a huge amount of money at the global box-office, shows that nostalgia is big money at the moment. One hopes that its success will direct younger audiences to the original, which is one of Burton’s best.

RATING - **½

- Aaron Rourke

Marc Circero

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● Moira Finucane, Queen Provocateur - the Global Smash Club.

Photo: Jodie Hutchinson

● ● Tomáš Kantor in Sugar. Photo: James Reiser.

■ Lucille Fay LeSueur was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1904. After her parents separated her mother married a man who ran the Ramsey Opera House in Oklahoma and that is where young Lucille was bitten by the acting bug.

She never went any further than elementary school. Lucille gained work as a dancer in several stage shows before landing a film contact with MGM Studios at $75 a week.

She made her screen debut in the silent film Pretty Ladies where she played a chorus girl. By the end of the 1920s sound films were popular and so was Lucille who was now known as Joan Crawford

In 1929 she sang a song titled Got A Feelin For You in the film The Hollywood Revue of 1929. It is one of my favourites and it is on YouTube - do yourself a favour and have a look.

At that stage she was 25 and a stunning beauty who could sing and dance.

Joan married Douglas Fairbanks Jnr and the marriage lasted for four years. Her films during the 1930s included Rain, Grand Hotel, Dancing Lady and The Women

She married the handsome actor Franchot Tone in 1935 and was divorced in 1939.

When Joan Crawford left MGM most people thought she was "washed up" but her role in the 1945 Warner Brothers film Mildred Pierce and her Academy Award win as Best Actress in a Leading Role revived her career.

Joan's films during the 1950s included Sud-

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Whatever Happened To ... Joan Crawford

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM

den Fear, Johnny Guitar, Torch Song and Female On The Beach. Her role opposite Bette Davis in 1962 in Whatever Happened To Baby Jane was absolutely brilliant.

The two actresses could not stand each other and things were very tense during the filming. It is one of my favourite films.

Bette Davis was nominated for an Academy Award and Joan was furious that she did not get a nomination.

In the late 1960s when Franchot Tone was in a wheelchair and dying of cancer Joan would look after him in her New York apartment.

She married four times in her lifetime and adopted five children.

Joan played herself in an episode of The Lucy Show in 1968.

Apparently she was a big fan of the television series Bewitched and a personal friend on Agnes Moorehead.

In 1973 Joan became a virtual recluse and rarely left her apartment.

Although Joan had already written her autobiography in 1978 her daughter Christina Crawford wrote a ‘tell- all’ book titled Mommie Dearest

I had the pleasure of interviewing Christina about her memories of her mother and she did not paint a pretty picture of the way Joan treated her children.

The book was made into a film with Faye Dunaway playing Joan. The film became a cult classic and Joan disinherited Christina and her brother as a result.

Joan Crawford passed away from a heart attack in 1977. Whenever they talk about the Golden Years of Hollywood, Joan Crawford is remembered for her wonderful work on the screen.

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

CATS AND DOGS EXHIBITION AT IAN POTTER CENTRE

Cats and Dogs

From cattle dogs, divine felines to the to the black cats of superstition, Cats and Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design.

Drawn from the NGV Collection and spanning all periods and media, this exhibition of cats and dogs in art and design reveals how our domesticated companions have long been a rich source of visual legacy – from ancient history to the present day.

The exhibition features works by contemporary and historical artists including Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco de Goya, Albrecht Durer, Pierre Bonnard, Eileen Mayo, David Hockney, Jen Koons, Hulda Guzman and more alongside celebrated Australian artists, including Claudia Moodoonuthi, Trevor Turbo Brown, Along Atem, Charles Blackman, Grace Cossington Smith and Nora Heysen.

Presented theatrically with dogs on one side and cats on the other, the exhibition unpacks particular behaviours, cultural symbolism and art-historical motifs.

These include working dogs and cats, mythology, religion and spiritually, and cats and dogs in popular culture.

Traversing painting, prints, drawings, textiles, photography, sculpture, decorative arts and fashion.

Cats and Dogs reveals the global appeal of these animals across borders and cultures, with works from Australia, Europe, Asia and North America

Ian Potter Centre Federation Square Swanston St, Melbourne

Glen Eira

Beyond the Frame brings together GECAG’S members and local guest artists to present their recent work.

Encompassing traditional and contemporary styles in a range of media subject matter; their artworks display differing methods of working, use of materials and depiction of subject matter.

Each work is brought to life through the artists vision, rendered through

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each individual’s experience and personality.

Whether it is their depiction of the world around them or that their inner thoughts and imagination, we are taken beyond the frame to view the artists world.

Exhibition closes October 27.

★

Look: Contemporary Australian portraiture

Look explores contemporary Australian portraiture and the intriguing range of approaches ad perspectives around this popular genre, inviting the viewer into the lives and stories of their subjects.

The exhibition unpacks themes of identity and gender and captures a rich diversity of faces and people ranging from artistic, creative or cultural identities to faces from everyday life. Featuring compelling works by leading award-winning contemporary Australian artists, alongside other artists working across different mediums, the exhibition examines the enduring significance and interest in this genre,, and the relationship between artists and sitters, enriching our engagement with the multi-layered approaches to portraiture.

Exhibition opens November 1 and closes January 12, 2025.

Glen Eira Art Gallery Cnr Glen Eira Rd and Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield

Incinerator

The Pyramid Postcards: Following the Policeman

This iteration of Ezz Monem’s photographic series is displayed as three large-scale billboards at Incinerator Gallery, exploring authority. Surveillance, and tourism through the juxtaposition of the Egyptian Pyramids and the figure of an anonymous local policeman.

In 2024, Google Street View technology expanded to document some historical locations in Egypt, including the Pyramids.

A policeman accompanied the Google Street View team during this process, resulting in his unexpected appearance in the online images.

Ezz edited these photographs to remove other spectators, leaving the lone policeman as the sole figure representing authority.

The figure of thee policeman is both mundane and familiar he traverses the landscape and stares back at the camera as a portrait subject.

These photographs invert the usual order of authority in Egypt, where citizens are under constant surveillance in public spaces and online.

Here, the viewer assumes a panoptic role, engaging in counter-surveillance where the watcher is, in turn, watched.

Exhibition closes January 10. 2025.

The Incinerator Gallery

180 Holmes St. Moonee Ponds - Peter Kemp

Wonderland

■ Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland will open at the Caulfield Racecourse on the Friday-Saturday, November 29-30 weekend.

Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is an immersive, walkthrough experience where every moment of Christmas has been brought to life. Every jingle, every bell, and every HO HO HO will create wonderful memories, reminding visitors of why the magic of Christmas is still the most prolific of all.

■ The one-time Pantheon of live TV in Melbourne is soon to be demolished except for one remaining structure - the ABC broadcasting tower. Public feeling was the tower was an iconic symbol of the Elsternwick skyline.

Secret expoosed

■ There is a lot of excitement around Williamstown and Docklands areas. It involves film crews sworn to secrecy. Well, the secrecy is now blown. Filming involves footage for a US thriller ‘All Her Fault' starring Sarah Snook plus a busload of extras. Bayside Melbourne was selected as it resembles Chicago for the thriller possibly due to be seen on Netflix. Business case for filming in Melbourne is the $70 million it could add to coffers of local accommodation and hospitality businesses.

Who’s Who in brand names

■ Each year the Roy Morgan Surveys report on the most reliable and trusted brand names in retail. In the supermarket category Aldi was the outright winner ,with Woolworths and Coles polling shock results. Coles plummeted from nith place to 226 of overall retailers. Operators of the Big Box concept, Bunnings was awarded ' Best of the Best'.

Alba Fashion Archive

■ Actress Jessica Alba tells the tale of how she loaned two of her dresses to her teenage daughters to wear to a red-carpet premier of her latest film for Netflix. Dresses were from Mum's archive; they fitted her kids perfectly, no wonder as they were from Prada, and Dolce and Cabbana

Is humour a lost art?

■ It well could be me, but TV ads using humour appear a lost art. Most ads are boring, over produced and a turn-off. Telstra , of all entities, has come to the rescue with a series of videos staring return of Sharon Strezlecki (aka Magda Szubanski) as the owner of Small Business 'Bowled and Beautiful Hairdressing' salon. They are pure gold Sharon at her daggiest and funniest best. See if you agree.

- John O’Keefe

Wrecking ball for Ripponlea

with Peter Kemp

OK. With John O’Keefe

● ● Joan Crawford

● ● ● ● Ripponlea Studios

1. Saved

Across Across Down Down

6. Dental hole

11. Victorious cheer

15. Waterfront worker

20. Module

21. Strangely

22. Horse's neck hair

23. Edition

25. Discuss

26. Arctic sea bird

27. More pleasant

29. Single eyeglass

32. Small duck

34. Uncontrolled slide

36. Green gemstone

39. Hide away

41. Ticked over

43. Crème de la crème

46. Snooped

48. Once the ninth planet

49. Provides with personnel

51. Tiny amount

52. Symbolised

55. Widespread

56. Step

59. Hunter star formation

61. Soft-drink flavour

62. False god

63. Doled (out)

64. Beholden

67. Wander

68. Floor-cleaning liquid

70. Close at hand

71. Scrape together (4,2)

72. Chefs' smocks

73. Cure

74. Park seat

75. Guaranteed

77. Bereaved wife

78. Sends via Internet

79. Sufferer for cause

82. Golf hole scores

86. Scientist, Sir Isaac ...

87. Jacob's Old Testament twin

89. Social expulsion

92. Furtive peek

94. Velvet-like leather

96. Indecent material

98. "No" votes

100. Backless chair

101. Cat's cries

103. Dairy drink

105. Oily fruit

106. Stages of journey

108. Prepare path, ... the way

111. Outlaid money

112. Adopted (policy)

114. Of bone system

116. In proportion, pro ...

119. Actress, ... Thompson

120. Cup edges

121. Greenwich Mean Time (1,1,1)

123. Minuscule particle

124. Crowds

125. Less detailed

126. Hotel check-in desk

127. Experimental models (4-3)

130. Egg cells

131. Street stalls

135. Car smash

138. Gullible folk

139. Prude

141. Dorky youths

144. Bottle stopper

146. Donkey

147. Bring up (kids)

148. Drink daintily

149. Reminder

150. Cut into shape

151. Meat cutlet

152. Tidier

153. Trifling

155. Therefore

157. Shoe lining

158. Follow orders

160. Each year, per ...

161. Incidental comment

162. Sturdy

163. Unrestrained revelry

165. Standards

166. Possess

167. Grow old

168. Come in

169. Conformed, ... the line

171. Oscillate

172. Increased

175. Uses straw

176. Henpecks

179. Made play on words

180. Ready for picking

182. Body fluid lump

184. Glimpses

185. Flog

186. Information

188. Shut loudly

189. Zilch

190. Tennis ace, ... Sampras

191. Commercial breaks

193. Lentil dish

194. Come next

196. Principal

197. Pronto (1,1,1,1)

198. Patron saint of France

200. Disheartens

205. Boxer, Muhammad ...

207. Concentrated flavouring

210. Break from rule

211. Sorrowful

212. Main Indonesian island

213. Brief calm

214. ... the season to be jolly ('3)

216. Verbal exam

218. Fabled whale, ... Dick

219. Cargo

220. Witty remark (3-5)

224. Comprehended

227. Speaks

229. Please reply (1,1,1,1)

230. Friend in war

231. Phantom Of The ...

232. Cycled

233. Valley

235. My Big Fat ... Wedding

237. Active Sicilian volcano

239. Brink

241. Festivities

244. Famed lioness

246. Pretended (4-5)

249. Poems

252. Appliance, ... cleaner

254. Of poor quality

256. Muddled (up)

258. Model for public ridicule

259. Tibet's ... Lama

260. Meatball

263. Hindu land

264. Jewish scholars

265. Swiss cereal

267. Arrested

270. Opponents

271. Become sparser (4,3)

272. Went sour (of milk)

273. Beastlier

274. Rent

277. Dad

279. Red-skinned cheese

281. Devonshire tea item

284. Fortune

286. Off-limits, ... area (2-2)

288. Liver sac (4,7)

292. Chinese gooseberry, ... fruit

294. Author, Leon ...

295. Immature

298. Tribal senior

300. W African nation, Sierra ...

301. Metric length unit

303. Police informers

306. Unspecified person

308. Shallowest of the five Great Lakes

309. Grasp

311. Colonised

314. Hymn, Ave ...

315. Self-love

316. Rope (off)

317. Different

318. Kidney fat

319. US naval port, San ...

320. Stitched

321. Merest

322. Greek island

323. Chatter

324. Charming

1. Windless

2. Naming word

3. Eject from home

4. Flower jars

5. Song for two

6. Drumming insect

7. Circular coral reef

8. Heathen

9. Low-bowled cricket delivery

10. Beautiful youth

11. Dash

12. Cultured

13. Out-of-order

14. Yearn

15. Transmit

16. Do well (at)

17. Kind of heron

18. Killer whale

19. Writer, ... Blyton

24. Reprimand, ... on the wrist

28. Large birds

30. Actor, ... Sharif

31. Knuckle of veal stew, ... bucco

33. One or the other

35. Local sayings

37. Strong cord

38. Delicate fabric

40. Tropical shrub

42. Wear down

44. 24-hour car race (2,4)

45. Sore to touch

47. Stench

48. Hair bleach

49. Climbed up on

50. Central American republic

53. Spoils rotten

54. Angry outbursts

57. Alertness

58. Swirling

60. Disabled (racehorse)

63. Inflatable life jacket (3,4)

65. Cricketing extras

66. Facts

68. Raise stakes, up the ...

69. Steam press

76. Reactor fuel

79. Tight-lipped

80. Relative sizes

81. Egg yellows

83. Stroll

84. Leap forward

85. I ... with my little eye

88. Insurance estimators

90. Trampled, ... on 91. Frosts (biscuits)

93. Beachfront mall

95. Arabian prince

97. Countless

99. Straddling

100. Coal vein

102. Revises (manuscript)

104. Stagger

107. Flee with lover

109. Formula One car sound

110. Bullets

111. Light industry area, business ...

113. Gourmet

115. Booting (out)

117. Go berserk, run ...

118. Aid in crime

121. Earns before tax

122. Captured

127. Exaggeratedly masculine

128. Chilli con ...

129. Aptly

132. Punctuation marks

133. Early anaesthetic 134. Sentimental

135. Type of pheasant

136. Murderers

137. Pompous

138. Breast x-ray

140. Stiff-legged march (5,4)

141. Left untended

142. Dog, ... ridgeback

143. Haste

145. On edge (5-2)

151. Played the fool 154. Incurred (expenses) (3,2)

156. All set

159. Derisive shout 164. Suppress

169. Hauled

170. Lengthy movies

173. Tapering flag 174. Choux pastries, chocolate ... 177. White-faced

178. Get to the bottom of 181. Mentally picture

183. Sequin

187. Letter sleeves

192. Shook loose

195. Impure

199. Poured forth

201. Iraq's neighbour

202. Breakfast or dinner

203. Skims swiftly

204. ... Fools' Day

206. Pablo Casals' instrument

207. Obliterate

208. Shady trees

209. Square-sided prism

213. Songbird

215. Frozen regions

217. Mining magnate, ... Hancock

221. Peruvian mammal

222. Sprite

223. Staff roster

224. Spellbound

225. Paris landmark, ... Triomphe (3,2)

226. Brainwaves

228. Curios (4-1-4)

234. Planner of ship's course

236. Well-read

238. Revenge, tit for ...

240. Deity

242. Matters

243. In general

245. Schooling

247. Romantic & poetic

248. Corrected (text)

250. Physicist, Albert ... 251. Caravan nomads

253. Dish, bangers & ...

255. Crushing defeat

257. Smooth

258. Ireland (Gaelic)

261. Pulsing light

262. Lubricant container

265. Street assailant

266. Actor's platform

268. Trumpet sound

269. Actor, ... MacPherson

275. European currency unit

276. Wiry-haired dog, ... terrier

278. Blocked (blow)

280. Black mark

282. Zodiac crossover

283. Egyptian river

285. Salad fish

287. The Naked Chef, Jamie ...

289. Famous insurance body

290. Encircled

291. Church lay officer

292. Danish monetary units

293. Independent

296. Enthusiasm

297. Courage

299. End of life

302. Neither these nor ...

304. Greenfly

305. Asian republic, South ...

306. Congeals

307. Short skirt

308. Compass point

310. Performed

312. Jeans pioneer, ... Strauss

313. ... dong dell

Troubador weekend

■ Burke and Wills Winery at Mia Mia present a troubadour weekend of concerts on November 16 and 17. Founding member of The Seekers, Keith Potger, will present his Celebrating The Seekers (60th Anniversary) Show on the Saturday, commencing 3.30pm, plus a separate show on Sunday morning. Greg Champion, Jane Saunders, Margie Russell, Khristian Mizzi and Jason Khaw will also feature over the weekend. Info and tickets: www.wineandmusic.net/ music Phobe: 5425 5400.

Home for Bek

■ A new single from local singersongwriter Bek Brooks has hit the airwaves. Titled Home, the song references a string of true events, from attending a sold-out Keith Urban show, to serenading partner Jamie with her favourite Dolly number ‘Jolene’ at the local Honky Tonks. The track contrasts the thrill of travel with the simple, quiet comforts of home says her media release.

Storytellers

■ Miguel Rios is the next featured artist in the Casey Radio Storytellers series to held at the Cranbourne Bowls Club on Sunday, October 27, commencing 2pm. The Melbourne-based singer-songwriter draws from a deep well of influences. From his unconventional, freewheeling Queensland childhood and mixed heritage from The Americas to absorbing a classic folk-rock soundtrack of the 60s and 70s. Tickets at Trybooking.com

NUTCRACKER AT NATIONAL THEATRE

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■ The Australian National Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker at 12 Noon on Saturday, November 2 at the National Theatre, St Kilda This is an Australian first debut performance by international star of the Mariinsky Ballet, Oleg Ignatev as the Nutcracker Prince and Cavalier.

Olga Mikhailova, former artist with the Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theater, the Yacobson Ballet Company, The Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Academic Music Theatre, will perform Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Damien Welch, former Principal Dancer with the Australian Ballet, Michael Braun, former Principal Dancer and Artist with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet, and Sean Kiley, former artist with the Australian Ballet will be supported by over 150 dancers from the Australian National Youth Ballet.

The Nutcracker is a story of magic on Christmas Eve, telling the journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, set to the magical score composed by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, capturing the excitement of the Christmas festive season and the magic of Marius Petipa's classical ballet.

Performance Details: Saturday, November 2 at 12 Noon. Duration: 2 hours (two 20 minute intervals).

Venue: The National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St, St Kilda. Tickets: From $85. Book through Ticketek

SOME GAMES ABANDONED DUE TO RAIN

Amateurs

■ Firsts. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Richmond 1st XI 1/193 v Northcote 1st XI 10/192. Casey South Melbourne 1st XI 8/210 v Ringwood 1st XI. Carlton 1st XI 10/ 232 v Prahran 1st XI 10/227. Melbourne 1st XI 3-d/178 v Essendon 1st XI 10/107 & 6/232. Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI 3/213 v Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 10/212. Camberwell Magpies 1st XI 5-d/330 v Footscray 1st XI 7/202. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI 6-d/310 v Dandenong 1st XI 4/314. Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI 10/146 v Geelong 1st XI 8-d/366. St Kilda 1st XI 7-d/291 v Melbourne University 1st XI 10/210.

■ Seconds. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Ringwood 2nd XI 10/308 v Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI 0/3, abandoned. Northcote 2nd XI 1/9 v Richmond 2nd XI 10/ 289. Prahran 2nd XI 6-d/319 v Carlton 2nd XI, abandoned. Essendon 2nd XI 10/309 v Melbourne 2nd XI 2/311. Dandenong 2nd XI 10/238 v Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI 5/323. Footscray 2nd XI 9/277 v Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI 6-d/357. Melbourne University 2nd XI 7/290 v St Kilda 2nd XI 10/286. Geelong 2nd XI 10/105 v Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI 10/214. Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI 6/280 v Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI, abandoned.

■ Thirds. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Prahran 3rd XI 10/257 v Carlton 3rd XI 0/18, abandoned. Casey South Melbourne 3rd XI 9/231 v Ringwood 3rd XI 6-d/310. Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI 9/184 v Geelong 3rd XI 8-d/ 249. Essendon 3rd XI 10/287 v Melbourne 3rd XI 10/205. Richmond 3rd XI 0/3 v Northcote 3rd XI 10/213. Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI 1/ 126 v Footscray 3rd XI. Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI 10/121 v Dandenong 3rd XI 10/174. St Kilda 3rd XI 7/207 v Melbourne University 3rd XI 10/204. Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI 10/192 & 4/55 v Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI 10/151.

■ Fourths. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Carlton 4th XI 10/122 & 5/75 v Prahran 4th XI 10/110. Northcote 4th XI 8/ 228 v Richmond 4th XI, abandoned. Ringwood 4th XI 4-d/352 v Casey South Melbourne 4th XI 0/8, abandoned. Melbourne 4th XI 8/260 v Essendon 4th XI 10/278. Dandenong 4th XI 7d/353 v Frankston Peninsula 4th XI 5/278. Footscray 4th XI v Camberwell Magpies 4th XI 8/283. Melbourne University 4th XI 7/222 v St Kilda 4th XI. Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI 10/ 135 v Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI 10/164 & 1/ 35. Geelong 4th XI 10/163 & 10/120. Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI 10/193 & 5/48.

Diamond Valley

■ Barclay Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Diamond Creek 1st XI 10/ 87 v Bundoora United 1st XI 10/196. Bundoora 1st XI 10/136 & 9-d/118 v Riverside 1st XI 3d/141 & 5/116. Heidelberg 1st XI 10/61 v Epping 1st XI 10/179. Rosanna 1st XI 5/276 v North Eltham Wanderers 1st XI 10/262. Research Eltham Collegians 1st XI 10/137 & 0/ 25 v Macleod 1st XI 6/312.

■ Money Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Montmorency 1st XI 10/ 186 v Lower Eltham 1st XI 10/206. Plenty 1st XI 9/268 v Greensborough 1st XI 10/238. Rosebank 1st XI 9/241 v Lower Plenty 1st XI 9/ 188. Lalor Stars 1st XI 8/258 v Bundoora Park 1st XI 10/238. Eltham 1st XI 6/302 v Banyule 1st XI 9-d/114.

■ Mash Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Mill Park 1st XI 10/238 v Laurimar 1st XI 6/240. Rivergum 1st XI 6-d/ 145 v Dennis 1st XI 10/144. Thomastown United 1st XI 10/189 v Mernda 1st XI 10/301. Panton Hill 1st XI 8/331 v Thomastown 1st XI 10/203. South Morang 1st XI 8-d/203 v Hurstbridge 1st XI 5/204.

■ B-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Banyule 2nd XI 9/210 v Montmorency 2nd XI 8/312. Epping 2nd XI 10/132 v Plenty 2nd XI 6/254. Mernda 2nd XI 10/129 v Rosanna 2nd XI 6/140. North Eltham Wanderers 2nd XI 7/287 v Diamond Creek 2nd XI 9/261. Riverside 2nd XI 7/340 v Heidelberg 2nd XI 10/120. ■ C-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and

Sat. Oct. 19. Greensborough 2nd XI 8/213 v Riverside 3rd XI 10/211. Lower Plenty 2nd XI 10/181 v Research Eltham Collegians 2nd XI 10/109. Bundoora Park 2nd XI 10/118 v Eltham 2nd XI 0/124. Bundoora United 2nd XI 10/162 v Rivergum 2nd XI 10/237. Macleod 2nd XI 9/276 v Lalor Stars 2nd XI 10/173. ■ D-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Dennis 2nd XI 10/209 v Mill Park 2nd XI 10/107. Diamond Creek 3rd XI 10/130 & 3/113 v Rosebank 2nd XI 7-d/215. Hurstbridge 2nd XI v Bundoora 2nd XI 9/291, abandoned. North Eltham Wanderers 3rd XI 10/242 v Montmorency 3rd XI 9/188. Laurimar 2nd XI 10/161 v South Morang 2nd XI 10/ 235.

■ E-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Thomastown United 2nd XI 10/214 v Panton Hill 2nd XI 4/223. Thomastown 2nd XI 7/246 v Mernda 3rd XI 5/ 244. Heidelberg 3rd XI 9/218 v Banyule 3rd XI 10/159. Lower Plenty 3rd XI 8-d/227 v Bundoora 3rd XI 10/112 & 6/190. Riverside 4th XI 5/203 v Greensborough 3rd XI 10/199.

■ F1-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Banyule 4th XI 3/147 v Bundoora United 3rd XI 9/145. Greensborough 4th XI 10/169 v Rivergum 3rd XI 10/106. Macleod 3rd XI 7/ 132 v Research Eltham Collegians 3rd XI 2/ 133. Plenty 3rd XI 10/84 v Laurimar 3rd XI 5/ 95.

■ F2-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Whittlesea 1st XI v North Eltham Wanderers 4th XI, abandoned. Eltham 3rd XI 10/142 v Dennis 3rd XI 3/143. Mill Park 3rd XI v Montmorency 4th XI, abandoned. South Morang 3rd XI 3/96 v Research Eltham Collegians 4th XI 9/95.

■ F3-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Greensborough 5th XI 8/141 v Lower Plenty 4th XI 7/181. Banyule 5th XI 3/58 v Bundoora Park 3rd XI 9/57. Laurimar 4th XI 3/127 v Hurstbridge 3rd XI 1/99. Riverside 5th XI 10/ 124 v South Morang 4th XI 10/115.

■ G1-East Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Diamond Creek 4th XI 5/63 v Plenty 4th XI 10/62. Rosanna 3rd XI v Heidelberg 4th XI, Forfeit. Lower Eltham 3rd XI v Riverside 6th XI, abandoned. Panton Hill 3rd XI v Montmorency 5th XI, abandoned.

■ G1-West Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Bundoora United 4th XI 10/115 v Bundoora Park 4th XI 10/97. Lalor Stars 3rd XI 5/189 v Bundoora 4th XI 9/172. Rosebank 3rd XI 8/162 v Laurimar 5th XI 10/132. Dennis 4th XI 9/158 v Thomastown United 3rd XI 7/187.

■ G2-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. South Morang 5th XI 2/71 v Riverside 7th XI 8/65. North Eltham Wanderers 5th XI 4/196 v Diamond Creek 5th XI 10/136. Research Eltham Collegians 5th XI 8/119 v Macleod 4th XI 10/89. Rivergum 4th XI v Eltham 4th XI.

■ G3-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Whittlesea 2nd XI v Diamond Creek 6th XI. Eltham 5th XI 8/179 v Mernda 4th XI 10/150. Lower Plenty 5th XI 7/218 v Thomastown United 4th XI 6/172. Montmorency 6th XI 7/ 237 v South Morang 6th XI 9/198. Thomastown 3rd XI 3/103 v Dennis 5th XI 8/99. Hurstbridge 4th XI Forfeit v Greensborough 6th XI.

Eastern

■ F-Turf. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Hawthorn Boroondara 4th XI v Deepdene Bears 4th XI, abandoned. La Trobe University 3rd XI v Richmond City 3rd XI, abandoned. Surrey Hills 4th XI v Richmond Union 2nd XI, abandoned. Bulleen 3rd XI v East Malvern Tooronga 4th XI, abandoned. Mont Albert 4th XI v Heathmont 4th XI, abandoned. ■ Jim MacGibbon Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. STC South Camberwell Senior Men- 1st XI v Deepdene Uniting 1st XI 9/239. Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 1st XI 8/335 v St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 1st XI. Clifton Hill 1st XI 10/227 v Holy Trinity 1st XI. One-Day.SDat. Oct. 26. Trinity Willison CC 1st XI v Glen Waverley CC 1st XI. ■ Kevin Burt Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Toorak-Prahran 1st XI 0/166 v STC South Camberwell Senior Men-

- 2nd XI 10/56. West Ivanhoe United 1st XI 10/311 v Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 2nd XI. Holy Trinity 2nd XI 10/155 v Clifton Hill 2nd XI 0/21. One Day. Sat., Oct. 26. Mt Waverley Catholics CC 1st XI v Trinity Willison CC 2nd XI.

■ John Menzies & Keith Mackay Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. North Alphington v Trinity Willison CC 3rd XI 7/ 200. Glen Waverley CC 2nd XI 0/19 v Blackburn North United 1st XI 10/80. Holy Trinity 3rd XI 0/2 v Toorak-Prahran 2nd XI 10/212. ■ A Synthetic. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Mulgrave 3rd XI 1/77 v Holy Trinity 4th XI 10/72. Burwood 3rd XI 10/ 74 v West Ivanhoe United 2nd XI 9/102 & 2/ 23. One-Day. Sat., Oct. 26. Mount Waverley Uniting 1st XI vClifton Hill 3rd XI.

■ B Synthetic. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Toorak-Prahran 3rd XI 0/ 21 v Edinburgh 4th XI 10/190. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 2nd XI 1/5 v Mazenod OCCC 3rd XI 10/162. One-Day. Sat., Oct. 26. Trinity Willison CC 4th XI v Glen Waverley CC 3rd XI.

■ LOC1. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Northcote United 1st XI 1/92 v Hartley 1st XI 9/90. Deepdene Uniting 2nd XI 3/108 v Knox Churches 1st XI 10/106. Eagles 1st XI 9/287 v Malvern Valley 1st XI 10/153. Bye: Manningham 1st XI.

■ LOC2. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Glen Iris 3rd XI 5/195 v AYC Harlequins 1st XI 5/ 199. Balwyn Saints 3rd XI 6/165 v East Doncaster 4th XI 10/76. Eagles 4th XI 10/68 v Mulgrave 4th XI 7/205. Monash University 1st XI 10/62 v Eagles 2nd XI 10/129.

■ LOC3. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. East Doncaster 5th XI v St Stephens Greythorn 1st XI, abandoned. Salesian 1st XI 9/202 v North Balwyn 3rd XI 10/98. Manningham 2nd XI 9/ 161 v Burwood United Canterbury 3rd XI 6/ 220. Melbourne Sixers 1st X1 10/99 v Eagles 3rd XI 8/100.

■ LOC4. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Malvern Valley 2nd XI 8/105 v Burwood 4th XI 0/106. North Balwyn 4th XI 10/82 v Ashwood 3rd XI 2/86. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 3rd XI v Mount Waverley Catholics 2nd XI, abandoned. Mulgrave 5th XI 10/126 v Salvation Army Waverley 1st XI 3/128. AYC Harlequins 2nd XI 5/190 v STC South Camberwell 3rd XI 5/191.

■ LOC5. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Blackburn North United 2nd XI v Mount Waverley Uniting 2nd XI, abandoned. St Andrews Gardiner 1st XI 10/173 v Glen Iris 4th X1 8/163. Heathmont 5th XI v Northcote United 2nd XI, abandoned. Deepdene Uniting 3rd XI v Toorak-Prahran 4th XI, abandoned. Clifton Hill 4th XI v Hawthorn Boroondara 5th XI, abandoned.

■ LOC6. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Burwood Unt. Canterbury 4th XI 9/99 v Ashburton Willows 3rd XI 5/159. STC South Camberwell 4th XI 9/174 v Manningham 3rd XI 5/173. Mount Waverley Uniting 3rd XI 10/158 v Salesian 2nd XI 10/143. Knox Churches 2nd XI v Abbotsford Anglers 1st XI, abandoned. Ashwood 4th XI vGlen Waverley 4th XI.

■ LOC7. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Hawthorn Boroondara 6th XI 9/156 v Richmond Union 3rd XI 4/157. East Doncaster 6th XI 7/ 105 v Mont Albert 5th XI 8/101. Bulleen 4th XI 9/112 v Mount Waverley Catholics 3rd XI 4/ 113. Glen Waverley CC 5th XI - Sunday 1/7 v Edinburgh 5th XI. Bye: STC South Camberwell 5th XI Saturday Synthetic. ■ LOC8. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Ashburton Willows 4th XI 9/135 v Glen Waverley CC 6th XI - Sunday 4/136. STC South Camberwell - 4th XI Saturday Synthetic 7/170 v Burwood Unt. Canterbury 5th XI 6/120. Malvern Valley CC 3rd XI 8/97 v Monash University 2nd XI 4/99. Mazenod OCCC 4th XI v Ashwood 5th XI, abandoned. Bye: Heathmont 6th XI

■ LOC9. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Edinburgh 6th XI 8/187 v Richmond City 4th XI 3/192. Holy Trinity 5th XI 8/108 v East Doncaster 7th XI 2/200. Burnley CYMS 3rd XI v Balwyn Saints 4th XI, abandoned. Clifton Hill 5th XI 5/130 v West Ivanhoe United 3rd XI 5/ 193. Richmond Union 4th XI 4/158 v Monash University 3rd XI 4/154.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Provincial Firsts. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Sorrento 1sts 10/200 v Baden Powell 1sts 4/60. Red Hill 1sts 1/5 v Langwarrin 1sts 10/178. Old Peninsula 1st XI v Pines 1sts. Heatherhill Senior Men Provincial 1sts v Dromana 1sts 8/297. ■ Peninsula Firsts. One-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19. Moorooduc 1sts 10/182 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 1st X1 0/2. Rosebud Senior Men 1sts 10/ 229 v Seaford Tigers 1sts 1/7. Seaford 1sts 10/152 v Mornington 1sts 0/11. Long Island 1sts v Somerville Senior Men 1sts 8/270. ■ District Firsts. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Baxter 1sts 0/1 v Carrum Downs 1sts 10/242. Balnarring 1sts 10/277 v Carrum 1sts. Main Ridge 1sts 10/114 v Flinders 1sts 6/90. Crib Point 1sts 10/139 v Boneo 1sts 2/48.

■ Sub-District Firsts. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Rye 1sts 10/ 222 v Frankston YCW 1sts 0/1. Skye 1sts 10/ 99 v Ballam Park 1sts 2/75. Tyabb 1sts 3/53 v Delacombe Park 1sts 10/98. Tootgarook 1sts 1/72 v Mt Martha 1sts 10/133. ■ Provincial Seconds. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Baden Powell 2nds 1/37 v Sorrento 2nds 10/104. Langwarrin 2nds 10/186 v Red Hill 2nds 0/11. Pines 2nds v Old Peninsula 2nd XI. Dromana 2nds v Heatherhill Senior Men Provincial 2nds. ■ Peninsula Seconds. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Mt Eliza Senior Men 2nd X1 0/80 v Moorooduc 2nds 10/90. Seaford Tigers 2nds 4/52 v Rosebud Senior Men 2nds 10/110. Mornington 2nds 2/70 v Seaford 2nds 10/114. Somerville Senior Men 2nds 10/ 173 v Long Island 2nds.

■ District Seconds. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Carrum Downs 2nds 10/195 v Baxter 2nds 0/0. Carrum 2nds v Balnarring 2nds 6/255. Flinders 2nds 8/275 v Main Ridge 2nds v Boneo 2nds 0/0. Crib Point 2nds 10/211.

■ Sub-District Seconds. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Frankston YCW 2nds 10/196 v Rye 2nds 0/0. Ballam Park 2nds 9-d/227 v Skye 2nds 2/3. Delacombe Park 2nds 1/61 v Tyabb 2nds 10/140. Mt Martha 2nds 1/22 v ootgarook 2nds 10/102. ■ A1 Seniors. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Pearcedale 1sts 10/162 v Baden Powell 3rds. Mornington 3rds 9/171 v Old Peninsula 3rd XI. Langwarrin 3rds 10/96 v French Island 1sts 2/91. Tyabb 3rds 2/85 v Hastings 1sts 9/94.

■ A2 Seniors. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Red Hill 3rds 9/174 v Carrum Downs 3rds. Delacombe Park Senior Mixed 3rds 2/113 v Somerville Senior Men 3rds 10/127. Heatherhill Senior Men Thirds A2 0/9 v Long Island 3rds 10/145. Baden Powell 4ths v Mt Eliza Senior Men 3rd X1 7/235. Overport Park / Oval 2

■ A3 Seniors. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Pines 3rds v Skye 3rds 8/ 153. Baxter 3rds 7/276 v Frankston YCW 3rds. Mt Martha 3rds 10/77 v Ballam Park A Grade 2/27. Long Island 4ths 10/178 v Tyabb 4ths 0/ 1.

■ A4 Seniors. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Balnarring 3rds v Crib Point 3rds 10/168. Delacombe Park Senior Mixed 4ths 0/30 v Sorrento 3rds 10/150. Boneo 3rds v Tyabb 5ths, Forfeit. Rosebud Senior Men 3rds v Carrum Downs 4ths 10/127. ■ B1 Seniors. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Carrum Downs 5ths v Pines 4ths. Baxter 4ths 1/46 v Delacombe Park Senior Men 5ths 10/142. Seaford 3rds 4/178 v Baden Powell 5ths. Somerville Senior Men 4ths v Langwarrin 4ths. Mornington 4ths 10/191 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 4th X1 0/7. ■ B2 Seniors. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Balnarring 4th XI v Pines 5ths B Grade, Forfeit. Carrum Downs 6ths 10/ 175 v Heatherhill Senior Men Fourths B2. Baxter 5ths Forfeit v Skye 4ths. Sorrento 4ths 1/31 v Boneo 4ths 10/134. Long Island 5ths 0/8 v Red Hill 4ths 10/164. Continued Next Page

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

Continued From Previous Page

■ C1 Seniors. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.

Mt Eliza Senior Men 5th X1 v Frankston YCW 4ths, Forfeit. Baden Powell 6ths v Carrum 4ths. Ballam Park C Grade 9/170 v Moorooduc 3rds 10/188. Old Peninsula 4th XI v Pearcedale 2nds.

■ C2 Seniors. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Hastings 2nds 8/61 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 6th X1 3/212. Carrum 3rds 9/178 v Flinders 3rds 8/177. Langwarrin 5ths 8/151 v Mt Martha Reds Senior Men 4th XI 10/146. Seaford Tigers 3rds 3/173 v Crib Point 4ths 8/124.

■ C3 Seniors. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Mt Martha Reds Senior Men 5th XI 2/236 v Tootgarook 3rds 10/90. Crib Point 5ths 10/63 v Sorrento 5ths 3/66. Dromana 3rds 8/166 v Red Hill 5ths 8/141. Main Ridge 3rds v Rosebud Senior Men 4ths, Forfeit.

■ C4 Seniors. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Tyabb 6ths 10/158 v Langwarrin 6ths 6/161. Somerville Senior Men 5ths v Mt Martha 6ths Forfeit. Mornington 5th XI 10/90 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 7th X1 10/57. Bye: Long Island 6ths.

North Metro

■ Jika Shield. One-Day. Sat., Oct. 19. Donath CC 1st XI v Keon Park CC 1st XI, cancelled. Reservoir Cobras CC 1st XI v Preston Baseballers CC 1st XI, cancelled. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 1st XI v Camrea CC 1st XI, cancelled.

■ Jack Quick Shield. One-Day. Sat., Oct. 19. Cameron CC 1st XI v Fairfield CC 1st XI, cancelled. Olympic Colts CC 1st XI v Fiji Victorian CC 1st XI, cancelled. Strathewen Cougars CC 1st XI v Bellfield Bulls CC 1st XI, cancelled.

■ Jack Kelly Shield. One-Day. Sat., Oct. 19. Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 1st XI v West Preston CC 1st XI, cancelled. Keon Park CC 2nd XI v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 2nd XI, cancelled. Fiji Victorian CC 2nd XI v Northern Socials CC 1st XI, cancelled.

■ B-Grade. One-Day. Sat., Oct. 19. Camrea CC 2nd XI v Strathewen Cougars CC 2nd XI, cancelled. West Preston CC 2nd XI v Royal Park Reds 3rd XI, cancelled. Preston Baseballers CC 2nd XI v Victorian Nepalese CA, cancelled. Bellfield Bulls CC 2nd XI v Preston YCW District CC 1st XI, cancelled. ■ C-Grade. One-Day. Sat., Oct. 19. Bellfield Bulls CC 3rd XI v West Preston CC 3rd XI, cancelled. Fairfield CC 2nd XI v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 3rd XI, cancelled. Fiji Victorian CC 3rd XI v Donath CC 2nd XI, cancelled. Royal Park Reds 4th XI v Reservoir Cobras CC 2nd XI, cancelled.

■ Rpbert Young DODC. One-Day. Sat., Oct. 19. Northern Socials CC OD v Bellfield Rocketz CC OD, cancelled. Preston YCW District CC OD v Camrea CC OD, cancelled. Preston Baseballers CC OD v Cameron CC 2nd XI, cancelled. Kinglake CC OD v Olympic Colts CC OD, cancelled.

Ringwood

■ Lindsay Trollope Shield. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Norwood 1XI 5d/95 v Kilsyth 1XI 10/50 & 1/25. Ainslie Park 1XI v Croydon Ranges 1XI 9/334. Montrose 1XI v South Croydon 1XI. North Ringwood 1XI 7/249 v Lilydale 1XI.

■ Bill Wilkins Cup. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Wonga Park 1XI v Mooroolbark 1XI. East Ringwood 1XI 10/172 v Templeton 1XI 0/15. Wantirna South 1XI v Heatherdale 1XI. Bayswater Park 1XI 9/283 v Warranwood 1XI. Vermont 1XI 10/215 v St Andrews 1XI.

■ Stuart Newey Plate. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Mt Evelyn 1XI v Montrose 2XI 8/297. Seville Burras 1XI 10/ 309 v Croydon North 1XI. Chirnside Park 1XI v Heathwood 1XI 10/224. South Warrandyte 1XI v Warrandyte 1st XI 10/311.

■ Steve Pascoe Shield. Two-Day,. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. South Croydon 2XI 10/131 v Yarra Junction 1XI 1/54. Warrandyte 2nd XI v North Ringwood 2XI 7/ 293. Kilsyth 2XI 10/78 & 1/13 v Norwood 2XI

4-d/149. Croydon Ranges 2XI v Ainslie Park 2XI 10/187.

■ Pat Meehan Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Lusatia Park 1XI v Wantirna South 2XI. Lilydale 2XI 1/11 v Eastfield 1XI 10/145. Healesville 1XI 7/187 v Wonga Park 2XI. Templeton 2XI 1/10 v East Ringwood 2XI 10/148.

■ Ian Spencer Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Warranwood 2XI 10/279 v Chirnside Park 2XI. St Andrews 2XI vSouth Warrandyte 2XI. Mooroolbark 2XI 10/ 193 v Vermont 2XI. Montrose 3XI v North Ringwood 3XI. Heatherdale 2XI 10/151 v Coldstream 1XI 0/9.

■ David Beatty Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Heathwood 2XI v Norwood 3XI. Croydon Ranges 3XI v Bayswater Park 2XI. Yarra Glen 1XI 10/155 v Mt Evelyn 2XI 5/69. East Ringwood 3XI v Seville Burras 2XI.

■ David Smith Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Ainslie Park 3XI v Hoddles Creek 1XI. St Andrews 3XI v Montrose 4XI. Warrandyte 3rd XI 2/22 v Wandin 1XI 10/ 131. Warranwood 3XI v Wonga Park 3XI.

■ John Springett Shield. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Chirnside Park 3XI 0/12 v Healesville 2XI 8-d/190. Kilsyth 3XI 10/280 v Lilydale 3XI. Yarra Junction 2XI 10/ 155 v Lusatia Park 2XI 4/117. Eastfield 2XI 10/142 v Wantirna South 3XI 3/58.

■ A-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Powelltown 1XI v Seville Burras 3XI. Wonga Park 4XI v South Croydon 3XI. Norwood 4XI v Templeton 3XI. Croydon North 2XI v St Andrews 4XI.

■ B-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Heatherdale 3XI v Warrandyte 4th XI. Coldstream 2XI v Mt Evelyn 3XI. Mooroolbark 3XI v Heathwood 3XI. South Warrandyte 3XI v Croydon Ranges 4XI.

■ C-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. North Ringwood 4XI v St Andrews 5XI. Healesville 3XI v Warranwood 4XI. Warrandyte 5th XI v Chirnside Park 4XI. Wantirna 1XI v Kilsyth 4XI.

■ D-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Norwood 5XI v Mooroolbark 4XI. Wonga Park 5XI v East Ringwood 4XI. Croydon Ranges 5XI v Heatherdale 4XI. Lilydale 4XI v Yarra Junction 3XI.

■ E-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 19and Sat. Oct. 26. Wandin 2XI v Wonga Park 6XI. Boronia Hawks 4XI v Yarra Glen 2XI. St Andrews 6XI v Warrandyte 6th XI.

■ F-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.. Vermont 3XI v Bayswater Park 3XI. Montrose 5XI v Wantirna South 4XI. Seville Burras 4XI v Ainslie Park 4XI. South Croydon 4XI v Mt Evelyn 4XI.

■ G-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Templeton 4XI v Chirnside Park 5XI, abandoned. Mt Evelyn 5XI v South Warrandyte 4XI. Hoddles Creek 2XI v Kilsyth 5XI. Heathwood 4XI v Montrose 6XI, abandoned.

■ H-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.. Mt Evelyn 6XI v Lusatia Park 3XI. Mooroolbark 5XI v Norwood 6XI. Heatherdale 5XI v North Ringwood 5XI. Warranwood 5XI v Healesville 4XI.

■ I-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.. Warrandyte 7th XI v Croydon Ranges 6XI. Warranwood 6XI v Wantirna 2XI. St Andrews 7XI v Croydon North 3XI. Eastfield 3XI v Mooroolbark 6XI, Forfeit.

■ J-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.. South Croydon 5XI v St Andrews 8XI. Wonga Park 7XI v Ainslie Park 5XI, abandoned. Wantirna 3XI v Warranwood 7XI. Bye: Bayswater Park 4XI

■ K-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.. Croydon North 4XI v Yarra Glen 3XI. Yarra Junction 4XI v Wandin 3XI, abandoned. Chirnside Park 6XI v Powelltown 2XI, abandoned.

South-East

■ Longmuir Shield. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Bentleigh ANA 1 v Kingston Heath 1, abandoned. Brighton Union 1 7/210 v Bentleigh Uniting 1 6/211. East Sandringham 1 9/179 v West Bentleigh 1 7/183. Le Page Park 1 6/

190 v CHAG 1 8/184.

■ Woolnough Shield. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Mackie 1 8/185 v Hampton United 1 7/ 181. Omega 1 6/168 v Cheltenham Park 1 10/78. Hampton Central 1 10/79 v Washington Park 1 4/80. Cluden 1 8/233 v Elwood 1 10/149.e / Widdop Crescent Reserve.

■ Quiney Shield. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Elwood 2 9/131 v Le Page Park 2 6/132. Washington Park 2 9/176 v CUCC Kings 3 10/ 130. Bentleigh Uniting 2 3/161 v Omega 2 2/ 162. Kingston Heath 2 4/147 v Carnegie South 1 10/143.

■ Pullen Shield. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Highett West 1 3/159 v Melbourne Wanderers 1 8/158. West Bentleigh 2 v East Sandringham 2, abandoned. Cheltenham Park 2 10/154 v Brighton Union 2 9/143. Hampton United 2 6/ 206 v Mackie 2 10/137.

■ E-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.. CHAG 2 2/182 v East Bentleigh Central 1 10/85. Melbourne Districts United 1 9/200 v Diamond 1 10/100. CUCC Kings 4 10/164 v Elwood 3 10/49. Southside East Caulfield 1 9/181 v Bentleigh ANA 2 7/181. Washington Park 3 10/173 v Le Page Park 3 5/175.

■ F-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.. Mackie 3 2/241 v Washington Park 4 9/117. Le Page Park 4 7/197 v Hampton Central 2 10/100. CUCC Kings 5 10/151 v Southside East Caulfield 2 8/160. Emmanuel South Oakleigh 1 4/170 v Highett West 2 9/ 147. East Bentleigh Central 2 10/71 v Keysborough Park 1 3/73.

■ G-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Carnegie South 2 9/146 v Cluden 2 8/144. Omega 3 v East Sandringham 3, abandoned. Diamond 2 8/170 v Hampton United 3 6/166. East Oakleigh 1 v Kingston Heath 3, abandoned.

■ H-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Glendiators 1 0/137 v Emmanuel South Oakleigh 2 10/136. Aspendale 4 7/207 v CHAG 3 9/109. East Sandringham 4 7/172 v Omega 4 5/159. Elwood 4 6/171 v Bentleigh Uniting 3 8/109.

■ I-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. East Sandringham 5 8/181 v Cheltenham Park 3 2/185. Melbourne Premier CL 1 9/147 v Melbourne Hellenic 1 4/150. Brighton Union 3 8/265 v St. Brigids St. Louis 3 8/260. Melbourne Wanderers 2 4/162 v Clayton District 4 6/164.

■ J-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19..

Hampton Central 3 8/82 v Cheltenham Park 4 2/84. Hampton United 4 5/107 v West Bentleigh 3 8/203. Mackie 4 2/159 v Melbourne Premier CL 2 9/153. Bentleigh ANA 3 Forfeit v Carnegie South 3. East Bentleigh Central 3 5/199 v Ormond 5 9/139.

■ K-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19.. Kingston Heath 4 10/77 v East Bentleigh Central 4 2/80. Cluden 3 v Bentleigh Uniting 4, Forfeit. West Bentleigh 4 8/202 v Le Page Park 5 5/204. Brighton District 4 5/247 v Dingley 4 10/148. Southside East Caulfield 3 5/126 v East Oakleigh 2 10/119.

■ L-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19. Carnegie South 4 4/176 v Southside East Caulfield 4 9/153. St. Brigids St. Louis 4 v Omega 5, abandoned. Melbourne Hellenic 2 9/204 v Aspendale 5 6/263. Washington Park 5 v Hampton Central 4 Forfeit. Cheltenham Park 5 8/146 v St Andrews Gardiner 1 10/ 139.uth 4 ■ M-Grade. One-Day. Sat. Oct. 19 and Sat. Oct. 26. Clayton District 5 6/174 v Mackie 5 3/173. Le Page Park 6 10/112 v Hampton United 5 8/179. CHAG 4 Forfeit v Highett West 3. Elwood 5 8/81 v East Sandringham 6 6/163.

Western Suburbs

■ A-Grade. Two-Day. Sat. Oct. 12 and Sat. Oct. 19. Wyndham Vale A Grade 3rd XI 5/174 v Western Utd SC A Grade 2nd XI 10/ 173. Pt Cook CC A Grade 5th XI 10/136 & 3/ 121 v Seabrook A Grade 3rd XI 5-d/273. Altona Sports A 1st XI - Two Day 10/228 & 1-d/104 v (Werribee CC A 6th XI 10/25 & 10/87.

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.25.26.34.36.

A few complications concerning travel are likely to occur, so double-check all arrangements. A new love or new direction in an ongoing relationship can help you keep your expenses controlled when entertaining.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.15.29.8.1. Avoid lovers' quarrels and resist the urge to overindulge. A greater interest in health matters is likely to lead to an improvement in condition. Avoid domestic verbal showdowns for now, and there could be a romantic trip ahead.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.40.22.32. A period of unexpected changes in financial affairs could make things more complicated or delayed. Do not worry if things slow down; it’ss only temporary, and there are good times ahead. Exercise caution when driving.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Fawn Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.34.44. It could be the start of a very romantic attraction. It is best to avoid subjects you know will provoke verbal slanging matches. Do not overindulge in the good things in life.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.29.33. It should be a better period for love and marriage. In finances, something you have been waiting for should now happen. Many will be making major moves, maybe interstate or even overseas.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.2.15.19.6.44. It is very much a career-related period, and some stress could show up, but if you take life as it comes, it should not be too hard for you. Most people would be more interested in a healthier lifestyle.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.9. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.45.40.22.9. If you haven’;t been feeling up to par lately, it’s because you’ve been worrying too much. Take time to enjoy life, music, and entertainment. Socially, there could be a chance for romance.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4.6.8.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.15.20.33.36.7. Many could find love and romance at a distance. Do not push too hard for your own ideas; be cautious and persuasive. It is unwise to overindulge either at work or play.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.8.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.45.40.9.4.11. Now is the time to achieve the impossible, and you will get most of the things you go after. Changing people’s minds could be easier than you think.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.7. Lotto Numbers: 1.17.45.40.22.30. It is a fortunate period for love ties; however, be careful when handling joint funds. Give some serious thought to giving up bad health habits and doing something to improve health and stamina.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.9.5.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.27.7.8. Your dreams of love can come true; however, some form of force or more subtle attack on your home or possessions needs to be guarded against. There will be more opportunities to improve your finances.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.9.7.3. Lotto Numbers: 7.15.29.6.44.45. This could be one of the most romantic periods, and there should not be too much to complain about. However, avoid extra problems for your health and safety by taking good care.

WODONGA

Human remains

■ Missing Persons Squad detectives have located what appear to be human remains as part of their ongoing investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Rosebud man

Jake Bradford

The remains were found about 10.30am on Tuesday (Oct. 15) in remote bushland off Dollar-Woorarra West Rd in Dollar.

Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad, Major Crime Scene Unit and Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine specialists travelled to the site.

The coroner was advised and a postmortem will occur in due course.

Jake, 21, was reported missing by his mother on January 29, 2023.

Investigators believe Jake was last seen when he became involved in an altercation in the Dollar area on or around January 24, 2023.

In March 2023, a 25-year-old Korumburra man was charged with murder.

He was remanded to appear at the Supreme Court of Victoria on February 24, 2025.

Detective Acting Superintendent Mark Burnett, Serious Crime Division, said: “Our heartfelt thoughts are with Jake’s family and friends today, on what would have been Jake’s 23rd birthday. The past 18 months have been an incredibly difficult time for them and their grief remains as raw as ever.

“The investigative efforts by the Missing Persons Squad have been tireless in pursuing every avenue of enquiry so we could provide answers to Jake’s family.

“We know this has been an incredibly traumatic time for them. We hope that this will bring the closure they need and Jake can finally be laid to rest.”

MELBOURNE Expo investigation

■ Four people have been charged after alleged assaults on police officers, horses and attendees outside the Land Forces Expo in Melbourne last month.

The arrests come as detectives from Bastion Taskforce continue to investigate the September 11 protest, with images released of a further six people they are hoping to identify.

In addition to the 89 people charged or fined on the day, Bastion Taskforce detectives have since charged a further four, including:

■ A 28-year-old Carlton North man charged with six counts of assault police and abuse animal. Detectives will allege he splashed a liquid irritant over four police officers, before spraying a Mounted Branch officer and horse with the same liquid, as well as throwing horse manure at a Mounted Branch officer.

■ A 62-year-old Yarraville man charged with affray, assault police, intentionally obstruct police, discharge missile and torment/abuse animal.

■ A 22-year-old Mount Waverley man charged with two counts of abuse animal, two counts of obstructing police officer and two counts of theft. In an unrelated matter, a 22-year-old woman from the same address was also arrested as part of the warrant and is expected to be charged on summons with cultivate cannabis.

■ A 55-year-old Templestowe Lower man charged with four counts of obstruct police and two counts of abuse animal.

All of these have been bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on November 21.

During the protests, which occurred outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, it is alleged there were rocks, projectiles, liquid which smelt strongly of vomit, horse manure, eggs and liquid irritants hurled at police officers, horses and expo attendees.

Several police horses and riders were allegedly splashed with a liquid irritant including being sprayed under face protectors, going into their mouths and nostrils, and were repeatedly pushed and hit with plastic crates.

A total 27 police officers, from Victoria and interstate, required medical treatment.

Across Victoria POLICE INVESTIGATE PORTLAND BURGLARY

■ Portland Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary.

Investigators have been told a stolen white Holden Commodore was driven to a jewellers on Percy St about 1.40am on October 12.

A male passenger exited the car and smashed the front windows of the business with an axe before stealing jewellery and watches.

He then returned to the car which then drove off.

The Holden was dumped in Bell St, Haywood, a short time later and a Toyota Landcruiser was then stolen.

The Landcruiser was located in Terang later that day.

One of the offenders is perceived to be Caucasian with a solid build and at the time of the offence was wearing black shoes, black pants with a white stripe, glove and black hooded top.

CASTLEMAINE

Weapons seized

■ Goldfield Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested seven people after allegedly seizing drugs, cash and weapons in Castlemaine. Officers executed search warrants at three residential properties in Castlemaine and Campbells Creek on Monday last week (Oct. 14). It is alleged drugs, cash and weapons including a sword and gel blaster were seized.

A 51-year-old Castlemaine man has been charged with traffic GHB, amphetamine and heroin. He has been bailed to appear at Castlemaine Court on January 21.

A 40- year- old Castlemaine man has been charged with traffic GHB, amphetamine and heroin. He was remanded in custody to appear at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court

A 41-year-old Campbells Creek woman has been charged with traffic GHB, possess amphetamine and cannabis, possess prescription medication and possess proceeds of crime. She will appear at Castlemaine Magistrate Court on January 21.

A 53-year-old Frankston man is expected to be charged on summons for possessing amphetamines.

Two men and a woman were also interviewed by police in relation to other matters.

VICTORIA

Grocery thefts

■ VIPER Taskforce detectives have charged a man following an investigation into major retail theft.

Detectives travelled to New South Wales on October 11 to further investigate a large shop steal syndicate.

Police will allege the syndicate is responsible for thefts of grocery products between 2023 and 2024.

Statewide

It is alleged the group were conducting large scale thefts of high value products from supermarkets, worth more than $3 million.

Detectives will allege the 27-year-old Indian national was part of the syndicate comprising of over 100 people.

He was extradited from New South Wales and subsequently charged with 87 counts of theft.

He was due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 15.

TATURA

Rural gear stolen

■ Police are investigating a burglary in Tatura where a digger and two trailers were stolen.

It is understood unknown offenders arrived at a property on Ferguson Rd in a white utility about 3.40am on October 4.

Officers were told they forced entry to the premises and rummaged through several sheds, stealing tools and camping equipment.

The offenders loaded and stole a blue box trailer, worth around $4,000, and left at around 4.15am.

They returned and stole a Kanga Mini Loader worth around $10,000, and an Earth Mover trailer, valued at around $40,000.

The offenders fled in the white utility around 5.45am. It is understood the vehicle was sighted travelling towards Burnside

NOBLE PARK

3-car crash arrest

■ Police have arrested a man following a three-vehicle collision in Noble Park late on Sunday night (Oct. 13).

It is believed that a black Mercedes, travelling northbound on the Princes Freeway, collided with a white Fiat and a black MG about 10pm.

A passenger from the Fiat, a 34-year-old Clayton South woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The drivers of both the Fiat and the MG were taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Mercedes was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains under police guard.

The 19-year-old Noble Park man was to be interviewed by police when released from hospital.

Sexual assault

■ Wodonga Police have arrested a man following a sexual assault last month.

Police have been told a 22-year-old woman was out shopping on High St, when the alleged offender approached and sexually assaulted her about 4.30pm on Monday, September 16.

The woman was not physically injured during the incident.

A 21-year-old Wodonga man handed himself into police last Thursday afternoon (Oct. 17).

He has been interviewed and is expected to be charged on summons at a later date.

PARAPARAP

Fatality probed

■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Paraparap on Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 16).

Officers have been told a car left the road and crashed into a tree near the intersection of Forest Rd and Larcombes Rd about 3.20pm.

Emergency services were quickly on scene but could not revive the female driver. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

WARRAGUL

Driver dies

■ Police are investigating the circumstances following a fatal car crash in Warragul South on Monday morning, October 14.

It is believed a car veered off Bull Swamp Rd and crashed into a tree just before 6.30am.

The driver, a 24-year-old Trafalgar man and sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.

GARDENVALE

Cyclist injured

■ Moorabbin Highway Patrol officers have charged a 37-year-old man following a collision in Gardenvale that left a cyclist with serious injuries.

It is alleged a vehicle collided with a cyclist on Nepean Hwy near North Rd about 5.30am.

The male cyclist was taken to hospital where he remained with serious injuries.

The driver of the car, a Parkdale man, was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury.

He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 21.

BAYSIDE

Erratic driver

■ Police arrested a man following a pursuit in Bayside

Police received a number of calls reporting a white Toyota Camry being driven erratically along North Rd about 2.20pm on October 12.

It was then reported that the same car had crashed into a number of parked cars in New St, Brighton about 3.10pm that day.

Several police cars and the Air Wing patrolled the area for the Toyota.

The car was located and the Air Wing were able to direct units on the ground.

The Toyota stopped at the intersection of Ormond Esplanade and St Kilda St, Elwood, and police were able to arrest the driver.

He was taken to hospital and was charged with drug and driving offences and was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

SHEPPARTON

Hunt for Gary

■ Police were in Shepparton last Wednesday as part of their continued search for missing 73-year-old man Gary Butt. Gary, who lives with dementia, left his home located in the Ballarat suburb of Golden Point about 9am on Sunday, September 22, and failed to return home. He was reported missing to police later that day and enquiries revealed Gary was last seen in the vicinity of Shepparton Railway Station at 10pm.

● Images issued by Victoria Police.

● The Police ‘VIPER’ team have arrested man.

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Marian Snary© i n c a r e of Ferntree Gully, Victoria State, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names (MARIAN VAN RYSWYK, EMPATHIC CONNECTIONS) since unrebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 17985 22604, Proclamation Date (1st Day of April in the year 2024). Thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Marian Snary© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

PROPOSAL TO 5G UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT THE EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE AT 5 CHURCH ROAD PANTON HILL VIC 3759

1. The site at which this works is being undertaken is located at the address above.

2. The proposed works include the activation of the 5G equipment installed on site authorised by Planning Permit 623/2019/06P issued by the Nillumbik Shire Council; removal or relocation of Optus and Vodafone’ existing equipment to enable the activation; works within the new equipment shelter; and any other associated works necessary for the operation of the facility.

3. Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed activation works as a low-impact facility under Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.

4. The proposed infrastructure will comply with the ACMA EME regulatory arrangements. An EME Report and further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au site number 3759001.

5. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: CPS Technology & Infrastructure, (02) 9300 1700, planning-vic@cpstech.com.au by 5.00pm on Wednesday 16 October 2024.

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PART-TIME DRIVER WITH OWN VEHICLE

Tuesdays. Fortnightly.

The Local Paper may soon have a vacancy for a reliable person to take over our bulk bundle deliveries to shops in the Northern Suburbs Edition areas.

This includes Fitzroy, Clifton Hill, Alphington, Fairfield, Northcte, Thornbury, Preston, Reservoir, Keon Park, Thomastown, Lalor, Epping, Wollert, South Morang, Bundoora, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Macleod, Watsonia, Lower Plenty, Greensborough, Montmorency, Eltham and Diamond Creek.

This is a position for someone, with their own ABN, to work on a contract basis. The position pays $500 (including GST) each fortnightly round.

This fortnightly job (Febnruary-December) involves picking up bundles at Tullamarine on Tuesday mornings (from 5am), and delivering bundles prior to Wednesday morning to retail outlets.

The position would be ideal for someone who is punctual, relaible and able to work without supervision. A regular sedan vehicle is suitable for the position.

The position involves an invoice sent each fortnightly. Payment is direct to your account, within around 10 business days.

Send us an email with your CV. Tell us why you should be our first pick. editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Classified ads are available each issue in The Local Paper, which is published on Wednesdays, February-December (with the exception of Easter Wednesday). All Classified Ads appear in the print and online editions. It is important to check your advertisement is correct on the first day it appears. While every care is taken to ensure your advertisement is correct, errors can occur. If this happens to your ad please contact us the first day your advertisement appears and we will be happy to correct it as soon as we can.

NOTICE OF PRAECIPE. Michael Charles Anderson© of Dandenong, Victoria, is not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and is the irrefutable Holder in Due Course of my properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names MICHAEL ANDERSON, M.C. ANDERSON, M C ANDERSON, Michael ANDERSON, ANDERSON Michael, MICHAEL. C. Anderson, Michael Anderson, Michael C. ANDERSON, Michael Charles Anderson, MICHAEL C. Anderson, ANDERSON MICHAEL CHARLES, Michael Charles ANDERSON, MICHAEL CHARLES ANDERSON, Michael, MICHAEL, Michale C, Michael C., ANDERSON MICHAEL, M.A., MA, MCA, M.C.A., and all other variations however styled, punctuated, spelled, ordered, or otherwise represented as pertaining to me and my estate, since rebutted lawful Reconveyance to the Land and Soil Jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording number RPP:44 63900 05100 30408 63602, proclamation date the 28th Day, June,2024. Thus, severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon this copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Michael Charles Anderson© in fraudulent debased Dot-Latin, GLOSSA.

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