The Local Paper. Regional Edition. Wed., Dec. 4, 2024

NILLUMBIK MAYOR CHOSEN

■ Wingrove Ward Councillor John Dumaresq was last week elected as Mayor of Nillumbik Shire for the next 12 months.

Newly-elected Councillor, Nicole Joiner, was elected by her colleagues to be Deputy Mayor. Cr Dumaresq returns to Council after representing Edendale Ward from 2016 to 2020. He lives in Eltham with his family and has been an active volunteer in local community organisations.

“Together we’ll make Nillumbik one of the most liveable shires in the world and will continue to focus on sustainability, connectivity and community wellbeing,” Cr Dumaresq said.

His focus includes the Council Plan, community engagement to begin early in 2025.

$50m lotto winner

■ One of the two winners who shared the $100 million jackpot Division 1 prize in last Thursday’s Powerball is a Preston man in his 20s, with a ticket bought at Northland.

● ● Nillumbik Mayor John Dumaresq

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Lake wins award

■ Lillydale Lake has won a prestigious international award for well-managed parks and green spaces, recognising more than 30 years of work.

The lake was awarded the Green Flag Award , along with eight other recipients around Australia

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Jim Child, said the award recognised decades of work to maintain and enhance the lake.

“Since Lillydale Lake was established in 1990, we’ve had teams working hard to ensure the built and natural environment is firstrate for our locals and visitors,” Cr Child said.

“Between a well-maintained walking path that is used by hundreds of people daily, a significant playspace and water play park, wetlands and community spaces, the lake is one of our most-visited parks in the Yarra Ranges, especially during warmer months.

“The Green Flag Award recognises the essential role of parks in enhancing quality of life for everyone who visits them. It also assesses excellence in planning, maintenance and community connection,” Cr Child said in a statement.

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Ash on Wednesday Cars spin out of control

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“When you speak to the local tyre repairers, you find the true extent of the problems with our road network and the safety that is compromised because of it,” Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has told State Parliament.

“If you have got a large pothole and somebody comes around a corner when it is wet or if it is dark and they do not see it and hit it, depending on the size of that vehicle and the type of vehicle it is very easy for that to spin out of control and cause an accident.

“For motorcyclists, it is even worse because they have less protection not being in a vehicle, and if they hit potholes and flip, it can have some very devastating outcomes.

“There is an area on the HealesvilleYarra Glen Rd where people complained of a dip and cars became airborne.

“There was a lot of media attention given to this – I think it was on 3AW – and following that media it was only then that that section of road got repaired.

“The WhittleseaYea Rd is just getting more and more potholes in it.

“The Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd, which has been in an appalling state, just a couple of days ago had work commence on it, so we have had one week’s worth of work between Wattle Glen Rd and Couties Rd.

“I want to turn for a moment to the Melba Hwy, which has been a constant source of grief for many travelling in my electorate –constituents, holiday-

Long Shots

makers or truck drivers delivering freight over to Benalla and on to the Hume

“For years there has been a 40kilometre-per-hour sign on this 100kilometre-an-hour freeway in different spots, but one in particular has been at the corner of Nashs Rd

“I know that corner very well. For a while it was not signposted that it was dangerous, then it became 40 kilometres an hour. After that the sign went up, and then they did a little bit of a fix but not a complete fix.

“So we still have this 40-kilometre-anhour sign there, and people are fed up with it and want to know what is going to happen and when it is finally going to be fixed.

“I know that it is unsafe because occasionally you see cars that are pulled over and left while someone has to go and seek another means of getting to where they are going so their car can be collected later on.

“On the Mansfield-Woods Point Rd we have had a traffic light in place at the Howqua Hills for 10 months while the government work out what they are going to do.

“They have had all this time to try and work it out. The experts are getting together apparently on what is going to be the best longterm solution, but in the meantime locals and tourists –again, it is a very popular tourism spot and particularly coming up to Christmas will be more so – want to know what is happening,” Ms McLeish told Parliament.

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Local Briefs

Cruise Night move

■ Organisers of the Yea Cruise Night, held on the second Saturday of daylight saving months, say they have met withe Murrindindi Council officials to discuss parking issues at the propular free event.

“We recently had further discussions regarding parking arrangements in Yea on Cruise Night event nights,” said a post made on social media.

“Last week we had a meeting with several Murrindindi Shire Council departments, Councillors, Yea Police and Yea Community House.

“Community pedestrian safety was raised by Police as an issue following our November event. Needless to say the placement of the barriers utilised by Council to keep the Plantation as a ‘pedestrian only’ area will be modified for our December event.

“We are also going to add another minor road closure similar to our existing Petchell St/Plantation closure.

“This second closure will be opposite the old Shire Hall. We are hoping to have this in place at our December event, if not it should be in place by January and the seasons beyond.

“Obviously this will come at a further cost per event, but will afford more parking in the street now that the Plantation is off limits to cars.

“Clearly some of these changes are needed due to the success of our event which we are extremely proud of.

“We are thankful for the support of not only the vast car community who regularly attend our event, but also our Yea community of residents and businesses.

“You have supported and embraced YCN in our goal to create a positive free event for the benefit of Yea,” the organisers said.

Replacement MLC

■ A replacement for Greens Northern Metropolitan MLC Samantha Ratnam has been anniounced: she is Anasina Gray-Barberio

Set ablaze

■ Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mulholland says that since March 2023 a business has been set ablaze in the northern suburbs around every two weeks.

“Six small businesses in Glenroy , four small businesses in Moonee Ponds, four small businesses in Hadfield , three small businesses in Docklands, three small businesses in Meadow Heights, three small businesses in Fawkner, three small businesses in Thornbury, two small businesses in Epping, two small businesses in Greenvale, two small businesses in Thomastown, two small businesses in Brunswick, one small business in Collingwood, one small business in Lalor, one small business in Coburg, one small business in Richmond, one small business in Craigieburn, one small business in Pascoe Vale South which was firebombed twice, one small business in Mickleham and one small business in Roxburgh Park recently, and I will just speak about that as it was just around the corner from where my office is,” Mr Mulholland said.

Thanks for memories

■ Bronwyn Halfpenny, Thomastown MLA, has thanked those involved with the Remembrance Day observance at Epping RSL.

“At the eleventh hour at the Epping RSL I joined with many to mark Remembrance Day,” Ms Halfpenny told Parliament.

“I would like to acknowledge and thank Epping RSL president Kevin Innes for his leadership; Mr Glenn Parker, who conducted the formalities; students Oliver and Cooper from Harvest Home Primary School, who recited In Flanders Fields; and also veteran Peter Duncombe, who spoke really well.

“We also heard the immortal recital from the late Ken Jeffery of The Final Inspection. He was a former member of the Epping RSL who passed away some years ago, but all remember him and his great contribution to the service as well as to groups like the CFA,” Ms Halfpenny said.

Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA

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Regional Round-Up

Hub celebrations

■ Mitchell Council’s Emergency Management Unit invites families and residents to join for a festive meet-and-greet with Santa at the Seymour Recovery Hub.

The veent will be held from 3pm-6.30pm on Friday, Decmebr 13, at the Seymour Recovery Hub, Guild St, Seymour.

The event is free, and no bookings are required. Each participant will receive a complimentary 4” x 6” print of their photo with Santa on the day.

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There is a holiday crafting spirit at the Christmas Present Making Workshop from 11am-5pm on Tuesday, December 17.

This free event offers a variety of fun and creative activities to help you get ready for Christmas. Bookings are required. The workshop will run across six sessions, so there’s plenty of time to join in on the fun.

Activities include:

■ Decorating gingerbread houses

■ Making Christmas cards and gift tags

■ Creating a Christmas calendar

■ Crafting Christmas snow globes

■ Potting Christmas-themed plants

■ Designing magnetic photo frames

■ Making hot chocolate jars

Participants must be aged 12 years and older.

Nillumbik speech

■ Cr John Dumaresq, Nillumbik Council’s new Mayor, told his Councillor colleagues: “Together, we’ll strive to make Nillumbik one of the most liveable shires in the world, and we’ll continue to focus on sustainability, connectivity, and community well-being.

“I look forward to working with this dedicated group of councillors, our many community groups, and our innovative businesses to enhance our green wedge and to foster a thriving local economy. We don’t operate in a vacuum, so I look forward to continuing the work of previous councils,” Cr Dumaresq said.

Charging stations at Eltham

Federal Govt provides $150,000 for EV points

■ Work has commenced on the installation of four electric vehicle charging stations in the Arthur St car park in Eltham.

The high-speed charging stations are the result of Nillumbik Council’s participation in a successful application to the Federal Government’s ‘Future Fuels Fund’ back in 2020, in response to the growing number of community requests for EV charging infrastructure.

Eltham was one of four Nillumbik town centres proposed by Council as potential sites.

The charging infrastructure is being fully funded by the Federal Government fund, and is valued at around $150,000. It is being delivered by a national charging network provider under Council supervision.

Located within the popular Eltham shopping village, the new chargers will enable both local and visiting motorists to top up their EV battery while they visit the local shops, providing a boost for local businesses.

Once installed, the public charging stations will source carbon neutral electricity when charging EV batteries, to reduce community transport emissions, while also helping Council to meet its carbon emission targets and other objectives outlined in Nillumbik’s Climate Action Plan and Integrated Transport Strategy

The charging infrastructure also supports the implementation of the Northern Councils Alliance Community Electric Vehicle Transition Plan.

Works are expected to take up to four weeks to complete, and traffic management will be in place to minimise disruption for motorists in and around the carpark as much as possible.

Eildon Golf Day

■ The Eildon Charity Golf Day was held on Friday, November 22., Murrindindi Shire Deputy Mayor Cr Anita Carr reported to last week’s Council meeting.

“I attended the evening session (after finishing induction training) and was lucky enough to draw all the raffles,” Cr Carr said.

“It was a successful day with 71 players entering – albeit that it was super-hot. All entrants were treated to a delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner.

“A special mention to Ken Coller from Eildon Golf Club who was presented with the Fred Docking Memorial Award for his contributions to the Charity Golf Day over many, many years – a well-deserved award which was presented by Fred’s son Brian supported by his wife Lisa.” ■ Cr Carr said the new skate park and flying fox play space have opened in Eildon over the past couple of months and it is so pleasing to see so many of the youth, grown ups and tourists utilising the space.

“It’s great to see plenty of staff Christmas parties happening around the Eildon Ward – lots of local businesses and groups are supporting local restaurants by having there break ups locally which is awesome to see,” Cr Carr said.

Local Briefs

Gym considered

■ The ‘Community Questions’ meeting of Mitchell Shire Council was due to be held last night (Tues., Dec. 2) after this edition of The Local Paper had gone to press.

One of the agenda items to be considered was a planning permit proposal for a gymnasium, and internally illuminated signs, be approved for 2/20 Tallarook St, Seymour.

Tehan’s reasons

■ Mansfield Deputy Mayor Cr James Tehan has reflected on being elected as Deputy Mayor four years ago, in the previous term of Council.

“While this Council is forming and building on the strong foundations of the previous Council , I am committed to continuing to serve the community through a new Council term,” Cr Tehan said.

“I ran for Council again to provide stability in local government as this community works through the challenges of a period of significant growth.

“As a new Council, we continue to be committed to strong financial management of ratepayer funds and strategic town planning.

“I want to continue the trajectory of strong leadership we have laid as a foundation in the last term,” Cr Tehan said.

Petition signed by 7

■ A general petition signed by seven people was presented to last week’s meeting of Yarra Ranges Council.

The petitioners called for the introduction of a special charge scheme for sealing the private access way from 12 Ornata Rd to 19 and 23 Ornata Rd, Mount Dandenong.

● ● The final 2024 edition of The Local Paper is due to published next week (Wed., Dec. 11). The first 2025 is scheduled to be published on Wednesday, February 5.

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Work s underway at Arthur St, Eltham

Local People

Naomi’s thanks

■ Nillumbik Council’s new Deputy Mayor

Cr Naomi Joiner has thanksed her colleagues for voting her to the position.

“I feel very fortunate and excited to be working alongside you this year. I look forward to what we can achieve for the Nillumbik community,” Cr Joiner told last week’s Council meeting.

“I’d like to express my gratitude to the other councillors for their support in electing me as Deputy Mayor for the upcoming year.

“It is a wonderful opportunity to represent the people of Nillumbik and make real our hopes and our wants for better years to come.

“Over the next 10 months, we will focus on developing the new council plan.

“I hope that the ideas we, as the new councillors, have envisaged will be reflected in this important document, ultimately making Nillumbik a better place.

“I am optimistic that we are able to better connect, better support, better educate, and live a better life here in Nillumbik through our collaborative efforts.

“Thank you to Carl [Cowie] and the entire team at council for making us feel so welcome and supported over the past few weeks. I look forward to working with all of you,” Cr Joiner said.

Jodi’s gratitude

■ Jodi Adams, Kinglake Ward Councillor on Murrindindi Council, has expressed thanks for voters placing confidence in her.

“As a recently elected Councillor, I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks and gratitude to residents who voted for me.

“On November 13, I was sworn in and made my affirmation to abide by, and uphold the standards of the Model Councillor Code of Conduct.

“I affirm that will continue to undertake the duties of the office of Councillor in the best interests of the municipal community,” Cr Adams said.

Boost for rescue volunteers

MORE FUNDING

■ The State Government is boosting funding for Victoria’s wildlife rescue volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Environment, opened applications for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants with up to $3000 in funding available as part of a $300,000 investment to support wildlife rescue volunteers provide native animals in need of rehabilitation.

Wildlife shelter operators and foster carers can apply for funding to cover a range of expenses, including equipment, vet fees, training, feed and medication.

Wildlife shelter operators can up apply for up to $3000. Foster carers can apply for up $2000.

In January this year, $230,000 worth of grants were awarded to support 102 wildlife organisations continue to provide vital care for thousands of native animals across Victoria –enhancing facilities to treat, house and rehabilitate wildlife for release while boosting skills and knowledge through education and training.

Since 2015, the Government has invested $6.3 million to support the work of foster carers, authorised wildlife shelter operators and key wildlife organisations – building on a historic $609 million investment in Victoria’s environment since 2014.

Applications close on Wednesday, February 5.

Mr Dimopoulos said: “We’re supporting wildlife volunteers to provide the best possible care to the animals they work with, by supporting them with training, equipment and resources to carry out best-practice treatment.”

“Wildlife shelters and foster carers across Victoria play an essential role in the recovery and rehabilitation of native animals that have been injured or orphaned.”

● ● Steve Dimopoulos, State Minister

Local Transport

40,000 extra

■ Yarra Valley residents are said to be embracing their new bus network after its first 11 months in place, with more than 40,000 additional trips taken since the State Government introduced changes across the region.

“Weekends have seen the biggest jump, with patronage up 35 per cent on Saturdays and 40 per cent on Sundays thanks to more frequent services and simpler routes,” said a State Government representative.

“Changes to the Yarra Valley bus network in November 2023 saw extra services added, better connections with trains and simplified timetables – resulting in an increase of people using the bus network on weekdays, with patronage already up 10 per cent on the same period in 2023.

“Route 685 was upgraded to become the primary public transport between Healesville and Lilydale Station – providing a consistent route seven days a week to Healesville Sanctuary.

“Other changes saw Route 684 from Eildon now turning around at Ringwood Station instead of travelling through to the CBD

“At Ringwood Station, bus passengers have access to a turn-up-and-go train service and onward links to the eastern suburbs and medical and social services such as Maroondah and Box Hill Hospitals

“These upgrades are part of the Victorian Bus Plan, improving the state’s bus network to better meet demand and improve services across the state.

“Launched in June 2021, Victoria’s Bus Plan has redesigned or strengthened more than 80 local bus networks delivering better coverage and service coordination for communities and adding thousands more services to the network.

Gabrielle William,s, Minister for Public and Active Transport, said: “We replaced an outdated bus network with a better managed and more efficient public transport network for the Yarra Valley community and we’re seeing more locals getting on board with these improved services.”

Out and About

How long does it take to fix road?

■ Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA, has asked in State Parliament how long it takes for a section of road on the Mansfield-Woods Point Road between Mansfield and Jamieson to be repaired.

The road section has been subject to traffic management since January 25 this year.

“For almost 10 months locals have had to contend with a traffic light at this point. The traffic light is expected to remain in place until longterm repairs can be undertaken following exploration of the best solutions,” Ms McLeish said.

“How long does it take experts to explore the best solutions to return this section of road to its regular posted speed limit?

“I assume the reason why there has been no action is because the Labor Government is broke and cannot manage money, and this time it is Victorian motorists that are paying the price.

“It is outrageous that the area of road maintenance being undertaken has fallen by a whopping 95 per cent this year compared to last year.

“No wonder the section of road has not been repaired. The community and visitors to the area want to know if the government has allocated the funding to fix this section of road,” Ms McLeish said.

Naturally cooler

■ “Works have commenced on the Naturally Cooler Murrindindi – Street Tree strategy,” Cr Sue Carpenter said last week.

“As part of this project we will be developing an Urban Tree Strategy which will include assessment of canopy cover, an urban tree inventory, and projection of future canopy cover. It will also cover maintenance and inspections including future planting regimes.

“Kaygai trail in Yea Wetlands is currently under construction. This pathway will enable visitors to access new areas of the wetlands.”

Reveal W’dyte fire plans Community News

■ Warrandyte MLA nicole Werner has asked the State Government to outline its plans for controlling the forest fuel load across Warrandyte State Park in my electorate. It is clear that much more needs to be done on this issue.

“Even before I was elected I heard from locals in Warrandyte about their concerns regarding the bushfire risk in our area and what an uncontrolled blaze would mean for such a densely populated region,” Ms Werner told the Legislative Assembly.

“In 2020 more than 5000 residents in Warrandyte – that is over 10 per cent of my electorate – signed a petition expressing their belief: That the government has neglected to proactively manage the Warrandyte State Park, and surrounding public land, which has led to an excessive build-up of fire fuel loads.

“For many of my constituents the risk of bushfire is not just a potential inconvenience but an existential threat.

“Homes and properties are embedded within the surrounding bushland, and a forest fire could quickly engulf homes and endanger livelihoods.

“This risk is already having tangible impacts as property insurance premiums are rising as insurance companies factor in the growing danger.

“One constituent recently shared with me that their insurance premium has doubled just in the last two years, largely due to the increased fire risk.

“Despite the concerns of thousands in my electorate, the number of planned burns listed by Forest Fire Management Victoria for the Warrandyte area has recently decreased from two to just one over the next three years.

“This issue is causing deep concern at all levels of my community. Recently Lucy, a year 6 student at Donvale Christian College in my electorate, wrote to me. She said: “As a new resident of Warrandyte, the fire plan is not clear to my family and I. It is my deep concern that if

there was a fire, residents, families and animals could be fatally wounded.”

“She went on to say: ‘What I propose that the government should do is have a burn off with all the excess sticks once a month and make it mandatory that people who own big properties should also have frequent burn-offs.’

“Amazing insight from Lucy in year 6 at Donvale Christian College. Given this decrease in planned burns, surely the government must have alternative plans to address the worrying level of fuel loads, and many in my community are eager to hear what those plans are,” Ms Werner said.

Local People

Mt Evelyn upgrade

■ A small trail improvement has made the Warburton Trail accessible for a Mount Evelyn family, thanks to works from Yarra Ranges Council.

Council officers worked in August to landscape a small section of the trail connecting Bailey Rd to the Graham Colling Reserve in Mount Evelyn, following a conversation with Kaye, a local mother.

Kaye told Council’s Recreation, Parks and Facilities Team that a small section of path connecting the reserve to Bailey Rd was uneven and difficult to navigate for her daughter, Sophie, who has a disability and uses an adaptive bike.

The difficult terrain made it impossible for Sophie to access the reserve, and the Lilydale to Warburton Trail on the other side.

Council Project Officer, Ritchie Donald, said the works were minor, but had already made a significant impact on Kaye’s family.

“We came out and landscaped this access point to the reserve, laying down gravel and ensuring that the surface wouldn’t wash away in heavy rain,” MrDonald said.

“It’s been three months since the works were completed, and we’ve had fantastic feedback from Kaye about the path.”

Kaye said the improvement meant that Sophie could easily get to the Warburton Trail on her adaptive bike with her Support Worker’s assistance.

“Sophie loves going on bike rides with her energetic brothers,” she said.

“Having a smooth and wide trail access means that Sophie can continue riding her bike and is prevented from falls climbing up and down uneven terrain.

“We are prevented from injury supporting her and from lifting her bike, as specialised bikes are heavy to lift.”

Council’s Disability Inclusion Officer, Amanda May, said these works were the latest effort from Council to improve accessibility in the region. In previous years, Council officers upgraded road crossings and access points to ensure they were accessible for people with disability.

● ● Nicole Werner, Warrandyte MLA

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Yea CFA volunteers were in action on Friday night (Nov. 29) when a flash storm caused damage throughoput the district. Instead of being in the photo, Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish was on-the-spot to TAKE the photo.

✔Broadford Outdoor Pool, Seymour War Memorial Outdoor Pool and Tallarook Outdoor Pool are open when the Bureau of Meteorology predicts weather over 26 degrees. The Adventure Playground and Splash Park in Hadfield Park, Wallan, operates daily in summer from 10am to 8pm.

GRANT FOR ALEX. FIRM FROM GOVT

■ The State Government says that it is supporting local businesses and workers in former timber industry towns to expand local business opportunities and create more jobs.

As part of the Forestry Transition Fund the Government is investing $789,766 into Helico Australia, an Alexandra based specialist helicopter servicing business, to expand their businesses.

The investment will go towards the construction of a new $1.5 million purpose built maintenance facility and headquarters, to meet the growing demands of the aviation industry across Australia.

The new premises will consist of larger workshops with work bays for helicopter and engine tear-down and rebuilds, a spare parts store, paint booths, sheet metal manufacturing and non-destructive testing. There will also be a dedicated area for innovative engineering design and fabrication technologies.

Helico Australia is planning to use local tradespeople for the construction of the new facilities, having already established relationships with trades in the region.

The business currently has 24 staff, and when the new facilities are built it will employ additional full-time employees in a variety of roles ranging from engineers to hangar and grounds staff and trainees.

Helico Australia s ervices and rebuilds Robinson helicopters that are used by the agricultural and resources industries in northern Australia for stock mustering and transport, as well as the delivery of supplies during the wet season.

Helico Australia Director Hylke Kijlstra said: “This grant will allow us to build the facility we have dreamt of since we started Helico. I am grateful to the Victorian Government for giving us this opportunity and investing in our community.”

Council taking care of business Mini Ads

■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damian Gallagher told last week’s municipal meeting that despite a period of elections and the present packed induction agenda, the business of Council has not taken a pause.

“I begin by acknowledging the commitment of Councillors to the rigorous induction program they are currently engaged in,” Cr Gallagher said.

“The induction program familiarises Councillors with their roles and responsibilities under the Local Government Act alongside sessions introducing the business of Council and preparation for the decision-making process.

“The program is being delivered by Council officers and by external sector specialists.

“Council joined in the celebration of the extraordinary contribution of our local community broadcaster, UGFM, upon its 30th anniversary.

“The station is more than emergency broadcasting and community service announcements. UGFM is far more than the sounds of the Upper Goulburn

“ UGFM connects people and is the soundtrack for our lives.

“I was fortunate to attend annual general meetings for the Red Gate CWA, Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre, Alexandra Indoor Heated Pool and Yea and District Memorial Hospital.

“Each organisation rightly celebrated with members, volunteers, and staff, their respective achievements for the year, before looking ahead with optimism.

“:As a community, we celebrated our vital agricultural sector with the Alexandra and Yea Shows

“The respective committees are to be celebrated for bucking the trend of shows across the state, with revived offerings attracting greater community participation in 2024.

“It was a treat to be in attendance last week at early Christmas celebrations at the Alexandra RSL and at the Molesworth community gathering.

“In Molesworth, it was announced that their community would be the beneficiaries of the next Community Planning Project

“The suggestion box was unveiled and the invitation extended to everyone in the area to contemplate what ‘better’ looks like for Molesworth. The program will be launched in February.

“This month, Murrindindi Food and Wine Inc. hosted the Murrindindi Harvest Festival, showcasing local products and producers.

“The first of – hopefully – many events was appreciated by those in attendance.

“I must recognise Council’s Flood Recovery Manager for her comprehensive support of events in our still-affected communities, enabling them to come together, to share experiences, and to maintain connection.

“Council’s commitment to advocating for our community continued too:

■ After escalating community concerns regarding the impacts of implementation of vacant residential land tax and short stay levies, Council’s Economic Development Team invited Andrew Hosken and the team from the State Revenue Office to discuss the ramifications with our Council, with residents, and with local businesses. No one left the sessions particularly happy with the material discussed, but many expressed appreciation for the information being shared.

■ Community representatives met with Dialysis patients and explored every plausible avenue to support these vulnerable patients following changes to patient transport arrangements. Of late, consecutive appeals have been put to the Health and Ambulance Services Minister, Mary-Anne Thomas, to support reinstatement of suitable transport for dialysis patients, and to explore bringing dialysis services closer to our community. The courage of those impacted, to tell their story is matched by their principal community advocate, Marie Bristow who continues to give them a voice.

■ I have written to Federal Health and Aged Care Minister, Mark Butler, seeking urgent intervention into the matter of a distressing aged care services shadow over several vulnerable Murrindindi Shire residents, hampering their access to dignified in-home care,” Cr Callagher told the meeting.

Against violence

■ Strathbogie Shire Councillors will be amongst those to join the community Walk Against Family Violence at Nagambie Lake this Saturday (Dec. 7).

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Claire Ewart-Kennedy said the campaign seeks to help the community better understand respect, what it looks like, and how to incorporate it into daily life.

“This is an international campaign aimed at fostering healthy, equal relationships and promoting equality across all areas, including workplaces and local sporting clubs.”

Cr Damian Gallagher, Murrindindi Shire Mayor

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Where

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

Court Lists

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Thursday, December 5

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■ ALEXANDRA. Corner Hotel.

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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.

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

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

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

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

■ The attractions of travelling to Warburton have been explained to State Parliamentarians by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.

“We have wonderful camping grounds at the Upper Yarra Dam and at Doon as well. We have got great reserves at the Maroondah Reservoir for people to enjoy,” Ms McLeish said.

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■ ALEXANDRA. Shamrock

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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.

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■ 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.

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

■ ■ ■ ■ 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.

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

■ ■ YARCK. Yarck Hotel. Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ YEA. Amble Inn Cafe. 24 High St.

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

■ ■ 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.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Newsagency. 67 High St.

■ BROADFORD. Broadford Post Office. 123 High St.

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■ YEA. Foodworks. 10 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Giddy Coat Cafe. 94

High St.

■ ■ BROADFORD. Broadford Service Station. 165 High St.

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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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■ ■ ■ FLOWERDALE. Hazeldene General Store. 6 Curlings Rd.

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■ 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.

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

■ ■ MANSFIELD. Foodworks. 119 High St.

■ ■ MARYSVILLE. Foodworks.

40A Darwin St.

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

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■ ■ ■ MOLESWORTH. Molesworth Store. 4353 Goulburn Valley Hwy.

■ ■ 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.

■ ■ 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.

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■ 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.

■ ■ 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.

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“Warburton itself is such a beautiful spot, and if people have not visited it, I encourage them to do so. There is a wonderful and intensely popular swimming spot just behind the main street, but many, many favour tubes.

“I know for Heidi, Lola and Ivy one of their favourite pastimes is getting in a tube, going downstream, jumping out, running back up and doing it again.

“Many, many children in the area take much joy in the river at Warburton , and I cannot stress enough the importance of the river being used not just environmentally but also recreationally, because I know that the traditional custodians use that too to recreate.

“Spadonis Reserve just out of Yarra Glen is quite a historical spot. There are billabongs, there is a reserve there and it is a great launch place for canoes, as is a spot in Launching Place as well.

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■ ■ YEA. Marmalades. 20 High St.

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■ YEA. Mint and Jam. 46 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Nutrien Harcourts. 52

High St.

■ BROADFORD. Commercial Hotel. 31 High St.

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

■ BROADFORD. IGA Supermarket. 65 High St.

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

Bartlett, James Biddell, Shane Binks-Brown, Nick Brand, Ian David Casaccio, Daizi Cloney, Bernard Cox, Stacey Dalton, William Neil Dowson, Hayley Dungan, David Grant Dyson, Bret Elias, Brian Gates, Tracey Glen, Paul Grewal, Jaspreet Harding, Alistair Hawke, Jonah Hooke, Barry Anthony Hughes, Kevin William Hutchins, Damien Jacobs, Laura Janusauskus, Hayley Jones, Christopher Kilroy, Seth Kirkham, Jayden Kosterman, Sean Mason, Angela Joy Mclean, Luke Alister Mcnally, Sharna Mills, Luke Mion, Stephen Robert Murphy, Ziek Nally, Rebecca Paine, Kayd Perosevic, Sussan Singh, Jason Sleddon, Alison Stephens, Daryl Andrew Sultan, Hussain Thain, William Trim, Justin Walley, Sherrie Leanne

Friday, December 6

“There are so many great things on the Yarra River, and I really would love to see the work and effort to maintain that river continue,” Ms McLeish said.

Wallan RSL nod

■ Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mulholland mentioned the Wallan RSL subbranch in State Parliament last month.

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■ ■ ■ YEA. Peppercorn Hotel. 21 Station St.

■ ■ YEA. Provender Bakery. 56

High St.

■ ■ YEA. Rendezvous In Yea. 10

High St.

■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Hotel. 825 Donnybrook Rd.

■ DONNYBROOK. Donnybrook Post Office. 810 Donnybrook Rd.

■ KILMORE. BP. 102 Sydney St.

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■ YEA. Royal Mail Hotel. 88

High St.

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

“It was great to attend the Kilmore Wallan RSL sub-branch Remembrance Day service with students from Wallan Secondary College

“It was a moving service. Thank you to Gary Sturdy from the RSL and the Wallan community for inviting me to join you,” Mr Mulholland said.

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■ ■ YEA. Yea Bakery. 44 High St.

■ ■ YEA. Yea Newsagency. 74

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.

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■ ■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Coles Express. 123 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Grand Hotel. 270 Maroondah Hwy.

■ ■ HEALESVILLE. Healesville Newsagency. 195 Maroondah Hwy.

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

■ ■ 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.

■ KILMORE. Kilmore Bakery. 54 Sydney St.

■ KILMORE. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St.

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

■ 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.

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

■ ■ SEYMOUR. Royal Hotel. 26 Emily St.

■ SEYMOUR. Terminus Hotel. 26 Station St.

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

■ ■ 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.

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

■ WALLAN EAST. New Rattlers Inn. Station St.

Denyer, Jess Kate Downes, Dylan King, Johnny Robert Monday, December 9 Xuereb, Blake Tuesday, December 10 Ahmad, Bilal Barjaktarevic, Armend Carey, Ursula Cleaveland, Rosemaree Craig, Danielle E Osman, Raymond Finn, Luke Anthony Habibi, Nasar Jackson, Jye Allan Kezerle, Robert Liang, Mingwei Mueller, Kelly Pacheco, Marcos Phillips, Justin Andrew Pisano, Simon Anthony Rheinberger, Jayke Michael Walsh, Justin Warraich Tradings Pty Ltd

Hildebrand speaks

■ Koriella Ward Councillor Paul Hildebrand have his first report to Murrindindi Council lasty week:

“Mayor, Fellow Councillors and Executives, I am very humbled and extremely delighted to have been elected by the members of the Koriella Ward to represent them, it is both a great honour and a privilege,” Cr Hildebrand said.

“The people of Koriella are busy preparing for the forthcoming hot, dry, summer season.

Our CFA Brigades across the ward are busy running sessions and workshops to share information on how to best be prepared for the upcoming fire season.

“With the end of the year rapidly approaching, so the festive actives begin, and community catch ups are happening throughout the ward.

“These events are encouraging community connection, creating an awareness of belonging, support, and purpose. Local knowledge is shared, and great fun is had by all who attend.

“The Glenburn Hall is hosting the Shire’s Local Emergency and Action Plan or LEAP program with 70 members of the community booked to attend.

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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.

■ ■ ■ ■ WARBURTON. Bakery. 3415 Warburton Hwy.

■ 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.

“An excellent example of how encouraging community connection, through our Friday nights at the hall, has shaped a greater civic engagement.

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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.

Mansfield Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, December 12 Aliu, Erjan Amoah, Keisha Armstrong, Stephen James Attallah, Duraid Adwar Barker, Alex Barron, Aiden Bashir, Muhammed Sameed Bennett, Lucy Bett, Brian Bolden, Allan Dennis Canavan, Brendon Justin Chrisp, Joshua Clarke, Duane Coffey, Christopher Coffey, Samuel James De Mamiel, Thomas Oscar Forward, Daimonn Gall, Steward Goschnick, Dean Gregory Grace, Jude Heron, Darrin Scott Jonas, Steven Jones, Jessica Kewley, Jeremy Koala Cherries Pty Ltd Konyn, Danny Mahawattage Don, Nadun Anjana Abeyratne Manafi, Milad Marks, Daniel Craig Marks, Ruben Masum, Mainur Murray, James William Neely, Paul Micheal O'brien, Timothy Ozel, Serhat Parkinson, Leasa Phillips, Michael Rooks, Tony Rosina, Domenic Seamer, Courtney Sonnberg, Amy Spizzo, Leon Stafford, Lachlan Wang, Heru Wang, Jia Zerbe, Andrew

“Moreover, I am looking forward to working with the other committee members of the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve and the Yea Sale Yards, encouraging new ideas and positive outcomes for all members of the Murrindindi Shire, and I intend to work hard to develop a greater knowledge and understanding of my portfolio: Integrity, Finance and Resilience which includes Governance, Corporate Services, and Emergency Management; to implement the best possible results for the Shire of Murrindindi,” Cr Hildebrand said.

Council Briefs

Local campaign

■ Nillumbik Shire is encouraging its residents to shop locally this Christmas.

“Christmas is just around the corner and we’re inviting residents to discover the joy of shopping locally this festive season with our Shop in our Shire campaign,” said a Council representative.

“With so many local businesses to choose from, residents can find everything they need for a memorable Christmas right on their doorstep.

“This campaign is a fun and festive way to make a real difference to the businesses that make Nillumbik such a wonderful place to live and shop.

“Every dollar spent locally stays within our community, helping to create jobs, support local people, and ensure that our town centres remain vibrant and welcoming.

“To celebrate the gift of giving and add extra excitement to shopping locally this festive season, we’re launching an ‘All I want for Christmas…’ Shop in our Shire giveaway.

“Until December 22, residents who spend $20 or more at any locally owned business in Nillumbik can enter the giveaway for a chance to win a $500 voucher to the locally owned business of their choice.

“To participate, shoppers need to fill out an online form completing the sentence: ‘All I want for Christmas in Nillumbik is...’

“One lucky winner will receive a $500 voucher to purchase the very gift they mentioned in their entry, from the locally owned business of their choosing.

“Instead of heading out of town or shopping online, choose to explore our local streets, visit your favourite hospitality venue, or grab a gift from one of our many small businesses.”

The winner will be drawn on December 23.

Conflicts declared

■ Murrindindi Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher declared a material conflict of interest in an agenda item about grants at last wee’s Council meeting.

He is a Director of Alexandra Events Corporation Ltd.

Cr Sue Carpenter noted an interest in Grants and Contributions Program as she is as a Board member of the Rotary Club of Yea.

She confirmed that there was no conflict as the decision relating to Yea Rotary was made under officer delegation.

Family Day Care

■ Murrindindi Council has resolved to transition from the direct provision of the Family Day Care service, effective December 20, and facilitate the transfer of the eight remaining educators to suitable third-party providers where possible.

E”ducators and families will be supported throughout the transition process, including clear communication and assistance to navigate new service arrangements, to minimise disruption to families,” a motion noted.

Music Time funds

■ Murrindindi Council has has secured a VicHealth grant of $15,050 to support the Alexandra Library's popular ‘Music Time’ program.

“This inclusive initiative, led by a qualified music teacher, provides weekly music sessions for parents, carers, children, and people with disabilities,” Council CEO Livia Bonazzi said.

“The grant will enable the program to expand, potentially incorporating a music therapist to further enhance its impact.

“With strong community attendance, this program fosters connection and creativity across all abilities,” Ms Bonazzi said.

Wide readership

Rabie re-elected at Mansfield

■ Cr Steve Rabie has been re-elected as Mayor for the first 12 months of this new Mansfield Council term. Cr James Tehan will serve as Deputy Mayor.

Both positions were uncontested and all Councillors supported the motion to elect the Councillors to their roles.

Cr Rabie said he was pleased to have the confidence of fellow Councillors to continue in the Mayoral role.

“It is indeed an honour and a privilege that I take seriously and diligently,” Cr Rabie said.

“The previous Council achieved a lot in its four-year term, and I’m excited by the opportunities this new Council presents as we have a strong team and a great balance of experience, diversity and fresh ideas.

“I want to continue to keep serving Council on its current course, which focuses on being financially responsible with ratepayers’ money.

“I look forward to working with this new Council to continue to support the Historical Society as they complete the future Museum

“Council will continue to lobby for the emergency services hub and to lobby for new childcare facilities to keep up with our growing population<“ Cr Rabie told last week’s meeting of the Council.

18% failed to vote in Dindi

■ Some 2262 enrolled voters of Murrindindi Shire’s total tally of 12,541, did not submit their votes or missed the deadline in the October elections.

Livia Bonazzi, Chief Executive Officer, told last week’s Council meeting that according to Victorian Electoral Commission reports, a total of 12,541 Murrindindi Shire residents and rate payers were enrolled to vote in this election, with 10,279 casting their votes.

“Of these, 405 were informal votes, just under 4 per cent. A total of 2,262 enrolled voters did not submit their votes or missed the deadline.

“The new Councillors were officially sworn in at a special meeting on November 13, and the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor took place on November 20,” Ms Bonazzi reported.

Mitchell fights dumpers

■ Michell Shire Council has thanked the community for vigilance in reporting illegal rubbish dumping.

Six offenders have been identified and fined in the past fortnight, sending a strong message that illegal dumping will not be tolerated.

The Council investigated and issued eight fines exceeding $1000 each. Offenders were also ordered to clean up the waste within seven days. Failure to comply may result in Magistrates’ Court proceedings.

Mitchell Shire Council works closely with the Environment Protection Authority to tackle illegal dumping and protect the environment.

To support responsible waste disposal, Mitchell Shire offers convenient options at Resource Recovery Centres in Broadford, Pyalong, Seymour and Wallan Mitchell Shire CEO Brett Luxford said: “Our residents’ dedication to keeping Mitchell Shire clean is making a real difference. By reporting suspicious activity, our community is playing a crucial role in protecting our environment and public spaces.

“If you see illegal dumping or suspicious activity, please notify Council. Together, we can create a cleaner Mitchell Shire.”

Youth Winners

■ The Mitchell Youth Awards were held on Friday, November 22, as part of the Twilight Music Fest.

The event, which was planned and hosted by Mitchell Youth Council, recognised the exceptional achievements of young people across the Shire. Education Award winners:

■ Achievements in School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships. Winner: Lucas Vicary (Broadford Secondary College)

■ Honourable Mention: Cameron Daykin (Seymour College)

■ Achievements in Vocational Education and Training. Winner: Harasees Singh (Wallan Secondary College)

■ Honourable Mention: Nathan Wilmann (Assumption College)

■ Achievements in VCE Vocational Major Winner: Cooper Bellinger (Wallan Secondary College)

■ Honourable Mention: Grace Bottomley (Seymour College)

Community Award winners were:

■ Arts and Culture Award: Mahreen Kaur Batra

■ Leadership and Initiative Award: Mikayla Gibbons

■ Creativity and Innovation Award: Matilda Scott and Ruby Luciani

Lake Mountain

■ Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damian Gallagher says that he has written to Environment and Sport Minister, Steve Dimopoulos, seeking a commitment to prioritise Lake Mountain in future development plans “with a view to realising the untapped potential for economic growth and community enrichment”.

“It was surprising then to learn today through Melbourne media reports that expressions of interest are being sought for commercial management of Lake Mountain Alpine Resort,” Cr Gallagher told last week’s Murrindindi Council meeting.

“The Alpine Resorts Victoria model was promoted as being beneficial to all resorts in the state. The lived reality is under-investment in Lake Mountain and this outcome of jettisoning the little guy.

“It’s certainly disappointing that Council and the Marysville community have not been engaged as a critical stakeholder in the deliberations to date.

“Council will be continuing to seek clarification and offers to contribute to shaping the solution with ARV,” Cr Gallagher said.

Haines acts

■ Indi MHR Helen Haines has joined with parliamentarians Andrew Wilkie, Senator David Pocock and Senator Jacqui Lambie to announce their intention to introduce the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill in the Parliament.

They were joined by Professor A.J. Brown from Griffith University, Australia’s eminent authority on whistleblower protections.

The Bill, introduced by Mr Wilkie and Dr Haines in the House of Representatives and Senator Pocock and Senator Lambie in the Senate, is planned to be addressedf during the first two sitting weeks of 2025.

Deputy reports

■ Murrindindi Shire’s new Deputy Mayor Cr Anita Carr told last week’s Council meeting that she had attended the Thornton CFA Open Day last month.

“They had a great setup with plenty of support from the CFA crews from throughout Murrindindi

“It was great to see the stateof-the-art equipment on display. Lots of information was available on the day about fire safety and the upcoming fire season.

“They also had face painting for the kids, a sausage sizzle, giveaways and plenty of chit chat. It was a great day and I am looking forward to supporting and promoting the next one. There was also a whole town garage sale on the day – was great to wander around to all the houses taking part, what a fabulous idea,” Cr Carr said.

Brett Luxford, Mitchell CEO

Steve Rabie, Mansfield Mayor

● ● Livia Bonazzi, Murrindindi Shire CEO

Impact Route

Roads News Yea flash flood photos

■ Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said: “I look forward to the completion of construction works on Highton Lane and Rifle Butts Road as part of the IMPACT Route

“Through strong economic development and by investing through these challenging years of growth, Mansfield Shire is open for business.

“It’s critical to our community that Council continues to lobby the state government to protect and preserve our rural amenity, advocating for more autonomy in our planning scheme so Council has the power it needs to keep it country,” he said.

“I look forward to continuing to listen to the community,” Cr Rabie said.

Alternative route

■ The State Labor Government must urgently fix its roads failure by completing a new road to provide alternative access routes to Donnybrook housing estates, says Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell.

Ms Lovell requested Melissa Horne, Minister for Roads and Roads Safet,y to confirm when Cameron St or Gunns Gully Rd will be completed from the Hume Fwy to Merriang Rd, so that residents will have alternative routes into and out of the housing estates, and traffic congestion on Donnybrook Rd will be eased.

Ms Lovell said that Labor’s road planning failure was highlighted early in November when a truck collision forced the closure of Donnybrook Rd in both directions for hours, causing traffic chaos and preventing residents from returning home.

“The Donnybrook / Woodstock Precinct Structure Plan was gazetted seven years ago and provided for two roads running east-west, parallel to Donnybrook Rd – Cameron St and Gunns Gully Rd. But neither of these roads has been completed,” Ms Lovell said.

The Minister for Roads recently replied to Ms Lovell’s question, saying that the government was working “to deliver a nearby interchange on the Hume Freeway at Gunns Gully Rd ”, that will provide “an alternative connection … for Cloverton residents”.

However, Ms Lovell insists that Gunns Gully Rd must be extended to Merriang Rd to ensure residents on the eastern side of the railway line can also benefit from this connection.

“Donnybrook residents desperately need a new road that will provide alternative routes into and out of the housing estates along Donnybrook Rd, and provide bridge crossings over the railway line,” Ms Lovell said.

“Gunns Gully Rd and Cameron St are both included in the precinct structure plan, but neither has been completed.”

“The Victorian Government has said it is working to deliver an interchange on the Hume Fwy at Gunns Gully Rd. This must be done as soon as possible, and the Minister for Roads must inform my constituents when the road will be completed all the way to Merriang Rd,” Ms Lovell said.

CRAG to meet

■ Murrindindi Council’s Roads Advisory Group (CRAG) will hold its final meeting for the year on Tuesday (Dec. 10).

“Since the last session, Council has adopted all 16 recommendations, with staff actively working to incorporate these into the revisions of the Road Management Plan and Road Asset Management Plan,” Murrindindi Council CE) Livia Bonazzi told last week’s meeting.

“Advocacy efforts are also underway with DoTP to seek improvements in their services, as identified by CRAG.

“The upcoming session will consider updates on the progress of CRAG’s recommendations, Council’s advocacy work related to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the financial sustainability of local government, and developments on the Road Safety Strategy which led to eight Safe Local Roads & Streets projects being funded by a $1.9 million state grant.

“These projects have commenced and include critical upgrades ,” Ms Bonazzi told the meeting.

Cricket washed out

■ All A-Grade and B-Grade matches in last Saturday’s (Nov. 30) Seymour District Cricket Association fixtures were washed out. The December 7 matches are: A-Grade. Yea Tigers A Grade v Tallarook A Grade, at Yea Recreation Reserve. Alexandra A-Grade v Seymour A Grade, at Leckie Park. Puckapunyal Senior Mixed v Pyalong A Grade, Puckapunyal Cricket Ground . B-Grade. Pyalong B Grade v Yea Tigers B Grade, at Pyalong Recreation Reserve. Seymour B-Grade v Avenel Senior Men, at Chittick Park (East). Tallarook B Grade v Alexandra B Grade, at Tallarook Recreation Reserve.

Yea Golf Club Local Sport

■ With a bit of rain around and a few absent players, only 15 golfers participated in a mixed Stableford round on Wednesday. Winner of the day was Rob Gill (36) with 35 points from second Rob O’Halloran (21) with 34 points.

Third and best lady was Vicki Clements (22) with 33 points on CB from fourth Neil Peterson (17). Peter Johnston (16) with 32 finished fifth.

The team average went to the Men with 30.6 to the Ladies 28.3. There were no NTP’s on the 18th and Phil Armstrong won the Club Award.

Progress scores in the Challenge are Men 70 and the Ladies 15. Round 2 will be conducted on December 18 ollowed by Christmas lunch.

- Alan Pell ★

Yea Golf Club held its Annual Corporate Day on Friday (Nov. 29); 66 players competed, with major sponsors Elders and Larnoo Pastoral providing plenty of incentive to play well.

After the midweek rain , course conditions were excellent and this was reflected in the scores recorded.

Overall winner was the team from DGK Conveyancing with a nett score of 57.175. Running a close second were the team from Christie Irrigation which finished with 58 nett. In third place, also with a good score of 58.835 was Allan Coates’

● ● ● ● Yea Kindergarten, The Semi-Circle/High St. All photos: Facebook.

● ● High St, Yea, looking east. Friday night.

● ● Outside the Yea Fire Station. Cnr Snodgrass and Petchell Sts.

● ● Motor vehicle accident, Goulburn Valley Hwy, Yea.

Three Musketeers Nearest the Pins went to Alan Pell – 2nd , Mick Spagnolo – 11th , Paul Thomas – 14th and Rick Wills – 18th. The Straight Drive Competition on the 10th was taken out by Oliver Edwards - Phil Armstrong

● DGK Conveyancing Team

● ● ● ● Christie Irrigation Team

● ● ● ● Three Musketeers Team

GARRETT EXITS MSO REVIEW Observer Melbourne

Process follows legal case against Orchestra

■ The MSO will conduct a “forward-focused, cultural change process” designed to understand perceptions of culture and, through a collaborative process, make the necessary improvements to policies, risk frameworks and processes to support a modern creative cultural organisation.

This work will begin following the resolution of legal proceedings commenced by Jayson Gillham against the MSO and others.

“The cultural change process will be guided by Creative Australia’s ‘Cultural Engagement Framework’.

“The review will support the MSO to develop a best practice organisational culture and systems,” a statement said.

■ Ex-politician Peter Garrett has become “unavailable’ to lead a governance review of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

“The MSO intended that musician and former Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett would lead the review,” said a MSO statement.

“Unfortunately, due to the delays in progressing the review arising from legal action commenced against the MSO, Mr Garrett is no longer available to lead the review because of preexisting commitments.

“The review will consider the MSO’s policies, risk frameworks and processes in relation to the MSO’s principle that the MSO’s stage is subject to the direction of the MSO

“The review will be informed by Creative Australia’s ‘Essential governance practices for arts organisations’ (January 2021).

“This governance review is expected to include recommendations to enhance organisational governance and risk management.”

The MSO Board has appointed Richard Wigley as CEO, effective immediately.

● Peter Garrett: no longer available to lead MSO review

“The MSO Board has also commenced a process of orderly Board renewal, with MSO Chair David Li, Co-Deputy Chair Margaret Jackson, Co-Deputy Chair Diane Jameson and Director Andrew Dudgeon retiring progressively by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

“Director Edgar Myer has assumed the role of MSO Chair-elect, with immediate effect. Directors Martin and Farrel Meltzer have been appointed as Co-Deputy Chairs.” These moves follow the MSO’s decision in August to commission an independent governance review.

David Li said “For more than a decade I have been honoured to work closely with the Board, management team and our extraordinary musicians to solidify the MSO’s reputation as a world-class orchestra.

“Among the initiatives closest to my heart is the creation and endorsement of the East Meets West concert series, a pioneering program that has fostered cultural exchange and brought communities together,” Mr Li said in a written statement.

Arts Centre

■ During the summer months, audiences are invited to visit Arts Centre Melbourne's venues for performances spanning theatre, music, magic and workshops.

In December, enjoy Christmas carols, joyful music and ballet, whilst January brings the magic of Penn and Teller, shared experiences with family shows and school holiday workshops.

High profile international and local artists continue to take to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl stage, and the Midsumma Festival returns to Arts Centre Melbourne's Theatres Building with three shows across January and February.

This year’s summer programming suits all ages, including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Home Alone in Concert from December 5-7 at Hamer Hall. Christmas Melodies, celebrating the magic of Christmas in traditional Morning Melodies style with a concert of favourite Christmas carols and songs on December 9 at Hamer Hall.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will also present Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas, featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classical Christmas selections on December 14 at Hamer Hall.

BIG Live presents The Nutcracker, with all new and spectacular sets, props and costumes, from December 18-20 at Hamer Hall Spiritworks, Senbla and Tim Woods present Love Actually in Concert from December 21 - 22 at Hamer Hall. This show returns with the Australian Stage Orchestra and conductor Rob John performing live at Hamer Hall.

AAMI presents Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight from December 23-24 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

In the new year, Arts Centre Melbourne presents Imagine Live, a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world, from January 8-11 at the Fairfax Studio.

ACM also presents Enter Stage Left, reviving the classic tradition of kids putting on plays for their parents, but this time, parents join in on the fun. Write, design, rehearse and perform a play all in a day at Arts Centre Melbourne. January 9-21 at The Channel. artscentremelbourne.com.au

- Cheryl Threadgold

Circus of Illusion

■ Illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd is returning to The Palms at Crown for three shows only on Friday, January 3 and Saturday, January 4.

Sawdust and sequins join illusions and magic to create Circus of Illusion, a show that features death defying escapes, mindblowing illusions, mime and magic, as well as world-class artists who will aim to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

The ringmaster will take patrons on a journey where he blends world-class circus artists with magic.

Showgirls will levitate, disappear and fly high in the air as the talented troupe of performers from across the globe present their acts.

Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, Sascha Williams, will also present his high risk rola bola act that has taken him all over the world.

Performance Season: January 3 at 7.30pm; January 4 at 2pm and 7.30pm

Venue: The Palms at Crown, Melbourne.

Bookings: crownmelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

SISTERS IN CRIME

■ Crime writers and fans gathered at South Melbourne’s Rising Sun Hotel to paint the town red to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Sisters in Crime’s Scarlet Stiletto Awards for best short stories.

Scarlet was the prescribed dress code and, while the authors and their pals might be dedicated to crime and intricacies of law-breaking, they nearly all obeyed.

Some even went to the effort of wearing scarlet stilettos or, in one case, long red satin gloves.

This year, 195 short stories competed for a record $13,400 in prize money.

Over the lifetime of the awards, 4777 stories have been entered with 34 Scarlet Stiletto trophy and category winners going on to have books published.

These include Cate Kennedy, Tara Moss, Angela Savage, Aoife Clifford, Ellie Marney, Josephine Pennicott and Anna Snoekstra

Lilly Pilly, Don’t Be Silly by Newcastle author Nikki Lee Taylor won the Swinburne University of Technology First Prize ($2000) and the coveted trophy, a scarlet stiletto shoe with a steel stiletto heel plunging into a mount.

“This is such an incredible honour. When I entered, my goal was just to be short-listed,” Taylor said. “To actually win the Sisters in Crime Scarlet Stiletto Award is something I could never have imagined.”

Taylor’s story is a chilling tale narrated by a teenage protagonist, exploring themes of abuse and bullying.

Known for her deeply empathetic and character-driven narratives, Taylor’s work often highlights the strength and resilience of women and girls who have faced profound trauma.

“I wanted to write something that felt unexpected but was still relatable and authentic,” she said.

“The expectation of a crime story is usually that a murder or incident occurs to a third party, but it’s important to also consider the impact of crimes we commit against ourselves, especially as women, and often without even realising it.”

Taylor is a former journalist, whose work around PTSD was recognised by the Journalism Media and Storytelling Awards panel.

She is currently on a hiatus from work to pursue her goal of becoming a full-time author. When Taylor is not writing, she is an avid photographer and competes in various disciplines of canine sports with her cocker spaniel Saxon

Multi-award-winning author, Candice Fox, presented the awards after discussing her life in crime with host, multi-award-winning author, Sarah Bailey.

Fox’s novel, Crimson Lake, is the basis for the TV drama, Troppo, whose third series will screen on the ABC next year.

The Dark Lake, the first novel in Bailey’s Gemma Woodstock series, is currently in development with Brouhaha Entertainment and Stan, with Phoebe Tonkin to play Gemma.

Fittingly, Fox wore a T-shirt decorated with blood splatters and the words ‘problem solved’, a gift from her husband.

Emerita Professor Christina Lee, a doubleshoe winner, co-ordinated the final judging session and said in her introduction to the collection of winning stories that the judges noticed a strong emphasis on domestic violence and abuse.

“Every 10 days in Australia, a woman dies, and countless other lives are shattered, as a direct result of domestic violence.

“Writing fictional stories about this does not trivialise it: it highlights the strength and ingenuity with which women and children can, and do, take control of their circumstances.

“From this perspective, it is heartening to see the many ways this year’s authors have approached the topic,” she said.

“Of course, authors wrote about plenty of other topics as well. There were police procedurals and PI capers and space adventures and ordinary women leading their lives in complex circumstances.

“We were reminded that crimes can happen everywhere and involve everyone. This year’s new category, the Forensic Clue (complete with

of a scarlet stiletto, an empty wine bottle, and a doorway with a Chinese restaurant menu) attracted a huge variety of intriguing entries.

“Regular categories, including Art and Crime, Cross-Genre, and the ever-popular Body in the Library, again attracted very strong fields and enormous variety.”

- Cheryl Threadgold

Beethoven’s Symphonies

■ There is so much taking place in Beethoven’s symphonies that it is difficult to encapsulate in a brief review the inventiveness and intellect at play.

Jaime Martin in conducting the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in the Beethoven Festival brings to the fore the changing rhythmic dynamic, the versatility and the wit of the composer.

Lyricism is counterpointed with accented beats in Symphony 8 almost as if there are two worlds at play; the pastoral and the marshall.

Some say that this was Beethoven mimicking the newly invented metronome. What it speaks to is musical genius where two contradictory worlds seem to be in perfect sync.

The seventh symphony is a more intense piece. It was first played to raise funds for wounded soldiers who staved off Napoleon

That said, you can feel the rising anticipation and intensity of the work.

Beethoven’s compositional inventiveness delays the climax at times with a change of rhythm or modulation until you are overwhelmed.

The audience members were on their feet by the end of this performance.

Whilst the festival has not necessarily played the symphonies in sequential order, what has been revealed is Beethoven’s musical evolution.

The classic era of Mozart and Haydn gives way to the Romantic with all its passion and intensity of emotion. Beethoven illustrates how this can be encapsulated in music using the orchestra as a grand tool of expression.

What is also evident is the combined effort of the MSO musicians and their passion for the composer working with the unity required to realize Beethoven’s vision.

mso.com.au

- Review by David McLean ●

■

The Leaper Foundation, spearheaded by Jenny

and Dr John Leaper, has pledged a transformative gift of $5 million to Arts Centre Melbourne’s major redevelopment of the Theatres Building (under the iconic Spire).

“We are honoured to receive such a generous gift from the Leaper family – one of the most significant philanthropic gifts Arts Centre Melbourne has ever received,” said Karen Quinlan , CEO, Arts Centre Melbourne.

“Our donors play a pivotal role in the impact and legacy of our work and share our commitment to enriching the lives of our creative industries and the Victorian community,”

The Leaper Foundation gift contributes to Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne, which will deliver significant improvements to the Theatres Building, including an expanded Loading Dock, and a new flexible rehearsal space and studio.

Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne will also improve accessibility, by introducing new accessible seating in the State Theatre – including wheelchair positions in the Stalls for the first time – two new Disability Discrimination Act compliant lifts and a new accessible Stage Door.

In recognition of their support, The Pavilion – the flagship function space in the Theatres Building under Arts Centre Melbourne’s Spire – will be renamed The Leaper Family Pavilion from January 1.

“This beautiful building was developed many years ago, but it’s now time for reinvigoration,” said Mrs Leaper and Dr Leaper.

“If we can contribute to the future, then we’re paying some of the debt to the pioneers who created this space for us.

“This is our family commitment: to developing the arts through imagination, inspiration and innovation.

“It's this notion that underpins our support for Arts Centre Melbourne, bringing people from all cultural and economic backgrounds to one gathering place under the Spire.”

The Leaper family has a long history of supporting Arts Centre Melbourne – particularly its Children and Families program, which provides arts experiences to children and their families, including children living with a disability.

The Pavilion space has historically been used for more intimate and accessible Families performances, and the program has grown in scale since the Leapers became major supporters.

“Arts Centre Melbourne is committed to increase activation and participation for children, young people and their families.

“In 2024 alone, 18,000 visitors have participated in programming supported by the Leaper’s major giving – we’re so pleased to be able to create such life-changing experiences for our audiences,” said Ms Quinlan

- Cheryl Threadgold

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Award recipient Nikki Lee Taylor. mysterious photograph

Jenny Leaper and Dr John Leaper

Photo: Jason Lau

Leaper

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Local Theatre Observations

Shows

■ The 1812 Theatre: Noises Off (by Michael Frayn) Until December 7 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Justin Stephens. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au or 97583964.

■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Hotel Sorrento (by Hannie Rayson) Until December 7 at the Mechanics’ Institute Hall, Warrandyte. Director: Grant Purdy. Bookings: trybooking.com/CPXME

■ The Basin Theatre Group: A Christmas Carol: Radio Play (adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens) Until December 8 at The Basin Theatre, Dongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Di Hoskins. Bookings: thebasintheatre.org.au

■ 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

■ Gemco Players: Youth Shows! (end of year performances) December 7 at 2pm (Juniors) 6pm (Seniors). December 8 at 2pm (Juniors) at the Gem Community Theatre, Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Further information: gemcoplayers.org

■ 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

■ Encore Theatre: Puss In Boots (written by Geoff Bamber) January 9 – 18 at 11am and 2pm at the Clayton Community Theatre, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Christine Simmonds. Bookings: Trybooking. - Cheryl Threadgold

Auditions

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Haunted (by Eric Chappell) December 2 and 3 at 7.30pm at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Nicholas Ryan. Audition enquiries: 0416004409 or nicholasr379@gmail.com

■ The Mount Players: The Girl on the Train (by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel) December 7 and 8 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Frank Harvey. Audition bookings and enquiries: fjharvey@bigpond.com or call 0447 199 665

■ The Mount Players: The Girl on the Train (by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel) December 7 and 8 at 10.00am at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Frank Harvey. Audition enquiries and bookings: fjharvey@bigpond.com or call 0447 199 665

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens) January 5 from 6pm, January 6 from 7pm at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Karen Wakeham. Further information: htc.org.au

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Things I Know to be True (by Andrew Bovell) January 31 at 7.30pm, February 1 at 2.30pm at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Shirley Sydenham. Audition bookings and enquiries: ssydenham@wlt.org.au

■ 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.

- Cheryl Threadgold

NatBass is Shirley

■ Natalie Bassingthwaighte returns will star in one of the world’s most popular plays, Shirley Valentine, directed by Lee Lewis. The comedy will be staged at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from January 30 for a strictly limited season. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.

AN IDEAL HUSBAND

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company’s production of An Ideal Husband instantly transports audiences into the world of 1890s upper-class London, thanks to Brenton Staples’s splendid set design (with revolving set) based on an original concept by John Shelbourn.

Oscar Wilde’s four-act comedy of manners tells of politician Sir Robert Chiltern, the 'ideal' husband possessing wealth, influence and a lovely wife. All is at risk when Mrs Cheveley visits, threatening to reveal serious wrongdoings in Sir Robert’s past.

Contrasting with this negativity of political corruption and blackmail, Wilde’s wittily crafted play entwines smatterings of satire, farce, colorful characters, and romance.

Director Tim Scott skilfully balances stylish elegance with precision timing for doors opening and closing in farcical moments.

The cast’s appearance/exit at the show’s beginning is beautifully curated.

A pre-show announcement advised that Morgan Thomas-Connor had stepped in at short notice as antagonist Mrs Cheveley (usually Elise Moorhouse) and would read with script in hand.

Congratulations to Morgan, whose confident, expressive performance was first-class.

James Antonas (Lord Arthur Goring) brings spirited energy to the stage, and shared clever teamwork with Morgan in manoeuvring the script.

It was a pleasure to hear Wilde’s dialogue clearly articulated by the talented cast, especially by Katie Macfie (Lady Markby).

Wayne Gleeson is perfectly cast as Sir Robert Chiltern, and Llaaneath Poor is charmingly gracious as his wife, Lady Gertrude Chiltern.

Tim Murphy presents a strong performance as The Earl of Caversham, Arthur’s father, and Sharon Casey is delightful as Miss Mabel Chiltern.

Enjoyable performances are also presented by Mandy Murray (Lady Olivia Basildon) and Frankie Photiadis (Mrs Marchmont).

The two Butlers are terrific with their quirky body mannerisms - Miles Glaspole (Mason) and Laurie Jezard (Phipps).

The costumes are visually stunning – bravo to Wendy Drowley, Maureen McInerney, Sally Scott and Gayle Poor.

The atmospheric lighting is designed by John Rowe and sound design by John Rowe Congratulations, Heidelberg Theatre Company.

htc.org.au

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

The Seed of

the Sacred Fig

■ In 2022, Iranian student Mahsa Amini was arrested and beaten to death for improperly wearing her hijab.

Set against the spontaneous protests that erupted following her death, Mohammad Rasoulof’s The Seed of the Sacred Fig begins as a tense family drama in which an emerging generation gap threatens the family dynamic.

Where prosecutor Iman (Misagh Zare) sees enemies of the state, his teenage daughters, Rezvan (Mahsa Rostami) and Sana (Setareh Maleki) see “normal people who want a normal life and freedom.”

The family conflict acts as a metaphor mirroring the intensifying real-life drama in the real world.

At first, Najmeh (Soheila Golestani) sides with her husband, maintaining Iman’s patriarchal authority at home and scolding her daughters.

The clash of generations is evident in the treatment of Rezvan’s university friend, Sadaf (Niousha Akhshi).

Caught up in the turmoil and brutally wounded, Najmeh tenderly treats Sadaf’s wounds but will not let her stay with the family.

Sadaf is arrested, setting in motion events culminating in a frightening interrogation of the women.

In his new job as an investigator, Iman is expected to rubber-stamp death penalty orders for student activists hauled before the Revolutionary Court. Iman is given a gun by his colleague Ghaderi (Reza Akhlagh).

His new position means he now has a target on his back.

The conscience-stricken Iman becomes more dictatorial and paranoid as his authoritarian hold on the family is increasingly threatened not only by Sana and Rezvan but eventually by Najmeh, mirroring the revolution as women fight against the regime’s misogyny.

If you know your Chekhov, the gun foreshadowed in the first act is bound to go off with a bang in the third.

The stakes, already high, elevate astronomically in the third act as Iman’s paranoia takes hold.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Opera For All

■ The third edition of the BMW Opera for All concert returns to Melbourne’s Fed Square on Saturday, February 1 from 5pm to 7pm.

The free event will introduce a new edition –a 30-minute prelude performance by the Australian Girls Choir, highlighting BMW supporting arts and culture at a grassroots level. This performance will connect young, aspiring artists with award-winning operatic talent, embodying the spirit of creative collaboration.

Lauren Jackson

■ For Australians, sport is in their DNA. But book sales show that readers are pretty keen for a spot of romance too, so author Lauren Jackson has combined her love of rugby and her penchant for writing romance to come up with her latest novel, Break the Rules

Sports romance is a hugely popular romance subgenre set around the world of professional sports, so Lauren has embraced this in her very Australian novel.

In this college sports romance, Anya’s carefully planned life has spun out of control overnight.

Lost, confused and desperate, she seeks refuge at her brother’s house, determined to take control of her life.

Little does she know that the boy she’s always loved – but now despises – has also moved in.

Mason has never settled down – partying, disappearing for days at a time, booking flights and leaving the country without telling anyone has been his life.

After it all gets too much, he decides to stay with his best friend and focus his energy on football.

The last thing he needs is his best friend’s sister distracting him, especially since he’s sworn he would never lay a hand on her.

The scene is set for Anya and Mason dealing with past baggage and seeing where the mutual chemistry they feel will take them.

Break the Rules would be an ideal Christmas stocking filler and is published by Penguin Random House and is available at bookstores and online – www.penguin.com.au - Julie Houghton

MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL LAUNCHES 2025 PROGRAM

■ Speaking at the launch of the Midsumma 2025 program, Louise Scott, director of Experience for the City of Melbourne, said: “It’s been seven years since we voted yes to love, and the City of Melbourne recorded the highest yes vote in the country.”

This year's festival features a dazzling array of performances and activities for all ages, celebrating the festival’s commitment to diversity.

The theme for Midsumma Festival 2025 is “Collective Identity(s)” and promises to “provide a platform for diverse voices to come together,” said Midsumma Board chair, Judy Small

Midsumma 2025 opens spectacularly with its free carnival on the banks of the Yarra River

With two stages, food hubs, pop-up bars and a dog show, there is sure to be something for everyone.

For those feeling inspired, there will also be a Lip Sync Limelight competition.

The Midsumma Presents program will showcase boundary-pushing queer arts and culture, featuring highlights such as Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen starring Tony and Olivier-nominated actor Samuel Bennett, Jo Clifford and Bayley Turner’s Thirty-Six, and Coded, a First Nations femme queer dance work presented by Amelia Jean O’Leary

Throughout Midsumma, the Melbourne Queer Film Festival will screen new and exciting queer cinema at venues including Fed Square, Cinema Nova, Carlton, and Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

The Immigration Museum is hosting Night at the Museum , an epic pride party for LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12 to 19.

ArtPlay will host an immersive, sensory experience, An Uncertain Time, for babies and their carers.

Regional Victoria will also be included, with various events and performances scheduled statewide.

Midsumma 2025 wraps up with the glitter and glamour of Pride March, celebrating 30 years in Melbourne. Further details:midsumma.org.au/

- Kathryn Keeble

● ● ● ● Wayne Gleeson (Sir Robert Chiltern) with Llaaneath Poor (Lady Chiltern) in An Ideal Husband.

Photo: David Belton

★Timeless hits of R.E.M. will tour Australia with Stipe presenting their tribute. Publicist Julie Cavanagh says iconic songs such as ‘Losing My Religion’ and ‘Everybody Hurts’ are recreated note-for-note. Frankston on April 24, and The Palms At Crown on April 25.

★SEN CEO Craig Hutchison will return to the Seven Network in 2025 to host The Agenda Setters, a program covering AFL news. The new show will air on Monday and Tuesday nights throughout the season. He will host the Monday edition, where he will be joined by panellists Kane Cornes and Nick Riewoldt .

★Brigitte Duclos is joining ABC Melbourne Radio as the new Afternoons host.

★ Dougal Beatty will join NAB's Corporate Affairs team as Associate Director, specialising in digital content creation. He has presented Nine's Afternoon News in Melbourne since 2017. Dougal will begin his new role in early January.

★Jacinta Parsons and Brian Nankervis will helm ABC Radio Melbourne Saturday mornings, replacing Alice Zaslavsky.

★Sam McClure will start as a Senior Sports Affairs Reporter at The Age in January, working across the AFL and major sporting events. He joined the outlet in 2016, and was most recently a fulltime Journalist until 2022.

★ Current ABC Radio Melbourne Afternoons presenter Trevor Chappell will return to hosting Overnights.

★Tammy Mills is now the Executive Producer of podcasts for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald . Tammy was The Age’s Legal Affairs Reporter.

★Look - Contemporary Australian Portraiture is on show at the Glen Eira Gallery until January 12.

★1116 SEN has announced their Breakfast and Mornings lineup for next year. Tim Watson will be Co-Host alongside Garry Lyon on Breakfast, from Tuesday to Thursday. David King will expand his role on Breakfast, joining Kane Cornes on Mondays and Fridays. Nathan Buckley will join Gerard Whateley on Mornings every Monday, as well as being a regular part of the Wednesday show.

★The National Disability Insurance Agency advised the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association that arts therapy will not be continued as a Therapy Support after this week (Dec. 2).

★Patricia Karvelas will be come the host of Planet America, BTN, and Afternoon Briefing on ABC Television.

★Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has an exhibition, The Ecologies Project: How Climate Changes Culture

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Marc Circero

★Victorian Opera will stages a production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Tony-Award-winning musical, Follies, at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda from February 1-6. Amongst its cast are Marina Prior, Antoinette Halloran, Adam Murphy, Alexander Lewis, Colette Mann, Geraldene Morrow, Evelyn Krape, Merlyn Quaife, Rhonda Burchmore and Geraldine Turner.

★The new production of Agatha Christie’s best-selling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None, includes Peter O’Brien as William Blore, Eden Falk as Dr Armstrong, Mia Morrissey as Vera Claythorne and Tom Stokes as Philip Lombard. The production opens at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre in February.

★PIAF! The Show will be at The Palms At Crown on May 16-17. The show stars Nathalie Lermitte.

★Melbourne's La Mama The atre has announced its 'Our Next Act' donations campaign to ensure a stable future.

★Kee'Ahn will perform live at the Art Gallery of Ballarat on December 14 in conjunction with the new retrospective, JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live.

★Director of News for 9 News Melbourne, Hugh Nailon , will take on additional responsibilities including overseeing and supporting other state news directors and the network desk.

★Rebecca Maddern will take on an expanded role as Chief Sports Presenter for 7NEWS Melbourne and will replace the current Sports Presenter, Tim Watson. She will also join the 7SPORT team.

★‘Rain Dogs’ is an homage to Tom Waits from 1977-1987. It will be performed from February 7-9 at Memo Music Hall in St Kilda, the Theatre Royal Castlemaine and the Brunswick Ballroom

★Sister Act performed free to gether with the Choir of Hard Knocks last Sunday (Dec. 1) on the steps of the Regent Theatre

MUMA’s 50th Anniversary

■ Mnash University Museum of Art | MUMA, Australia’s leading contemporary university art museum,has launched its 2025 program, marking 50 years of presenting groundbreaking art, ideas and curatorial innovation within a university context.

This landmark season features four major exhibitions featuring works by emerging and internationally acclaimed Asia-Pacific artists, including Jenna Lee, Ashley Perry, Nusra Latif Qureshi, Stolon Press, Victoria Todorov and Dhopiya Yunupinyu.

Through themes of identity, history, place and memory, the program engages audiences across public events and educational outreach, inviting critical conversations on topics from AI and self-representation to language politics and pre-colonial maritime histories.

Marking MUMA's 50th anniversary year, the 2025 program begins with Image Economies, launching on Saturday February 8 at MUMA, with a free community party from 3 to 5 pm.

The festivities include a workshop with exhibiting artist Sione Tuívailala Monu, a live performance by exhibiting artist Scotty So, music by DJ Lucreccia Quintanilla, drinks by T.I.N.A., food by Flavours of Syria, and a specially commissioned 50h birthday cake by a guest artist.

Dr Rebecca Coates, MUMA Director says: “As we celebrate our 50th year, MUMA’s timely 2025 artistic program reflects our commitment to cultural exploration and artistic inquiry in a unique educational context.

“Each exhibition, event and encounter invites our audiences to reexamine connections between people and narratives that speak to our time and place - both in the past and looking to the future.

“This milestone year reaffirms our role as a vital space for bringing people together to exchange ideas about contemporary art informed by a deeply researched, university context.”

Exhibition 1: Image Economies February 8– April 12

Opening MUMA’s milestone year is Image Economies, an exhibition exploring the profound impact of digital technologies on image-making, selfrepresentation and media consumption.

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Exhibition 2: Stolon Press: Flat Earth. May 8– July 5

Curators: Stolon Press, with Dr Rebecca Coates and Stephanie Berlangieri

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Exhibition 3: Nusra Latif Qureshi July 22– September 20

In collaboration with the Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Exhibition 4: Awakening Histories October 4– December 6

Featuring significant artworks from Australian collections and new commissions by Australian, First Nations and Indonesian artistsPeoples.

- Contributed

Longlegs

■ (MA). 101 minutes. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD.

Osgood Perkins (son of Anthony, of Psycho fame) finally returns after a four year break with his fourth film as director, and like his previous efforts, is an imaginatively crafted mood piece.

After a wintery opening sequence where a young girl, alone at home, is visited by a mysterious stranger (Nicolas Cage), we cut to years later (the 90s), where FBI agent Carter (Blair Underwood) brings in gifted operative Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) , who seems to have an uncanny ability of sensing where a offender may be.

This is shown when Harker is able pinpoint a murderer in a cookiecutter neighbourhood, but is unfortunately unable to prevent a father from slaughtering his family.

This latest event ties in with other cases, where the father has killed his wife and children, then themselves.

Harker feels there is more to these murders than meets the eye, and believes that, no matter how unlikely it seems, someone else is behind the killings.

Left at each crime scene is what appears to be indecipherable messages, signed Longlegs, but Harker successfully decodes them, proving there is a greater power influencing the violent acts.

Emotionally disconnected, and dealing with a troubled relationship with her mother Ruth (Alicia Witt), Harker slowly enters a world of darkness from which she may not return.

Longlegs is deliberately oppressive in its atmosphere, with Perkins wanting to use a slow pace and eerie mood to get under the audience’s skin, and with terrific help from cinematographer Andres Arochi, making his feature film debut), and expert editing, effective music score, strong production and sound design, succeeds.

I do wish that Perkins kept certain plot elements hidden or unknown, instead of explaining a little too much towards the end.

A gallery of impressive performances also elevate the material (which admittedly, is reminiscent of The Silence Of The Lambs, and due to Perkins’ precise direction, Manhunter), with Monroe (It Follows, The Guest), Underwood (Murder In Mississippi, Deep Impact), Witt (Fun, Dune) and Kiernan Shipka (The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Totally Killer) all delivering the goods.

Of course, special mention has to go to Cage, who as the title character, gives a totally unhinged performance, and it is one that may divide viewers.

I found it appropriate and unsettling, but others may find his turn jars with the overall tone of the film. Longlegs is a horror/thriller that will test the patience of those who want something more visceral and fastpaced, but this is a creepy nightmare made by a very talented filmmaker, and should deservedly find a strong following.

If you do like Longlegs, please check out Perkins’ other films; The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2015) (known here as February), I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The Hous e (2016) and Gretel & Hansel (2020), all of which shows he has a very distinctive style.

RATING - ****

The Taste of Things

■ (PG). 135 minutes. Now available on Prime Video and Apple TV.

Exquisitely made, quietly moving drama from acclaimed filmmaker Tran Anh Hung (The Scent Of Green Papaya, Cyclo, Vertical Ray Of The Sun, Norwegian Wood), this is one of the director’s best films to date.

Set in the late 1800s, the film begins with a stunning, mouth-watering opening sequence which lasts for 38 minutes, where we are introduced to Eugenie (Juliette Binoche), the house cook, her regular assistant, Violette (Galatea Bellugi), the assistant’s young niece Pauline (Bonnie ChagneauRavoire) , and the manor owner, Dodin (Benoit Magimel), a renowned chef who is actively part of the cooking crew.

Through this extended but utterly absorbing sequence, we see that Dodin and Eugenie are more than just employer and employee, and have developed a deep, caring relationship that has lasted for twenty years.

Dodin has asked Eugenie to marry him multiple times, but she has always turned him down, as she fears how marriage may change her life, and what it might do to their relationship.

Dodin expresses his love for her through the one thing they both passionately know so well; food. Tran again meticulously crafts his story, placing character interactions ahead of plot, and his use of symbolism is also beautifully handled.

The film is exquisite to look at, thanks to cinematographer Jonathan Ricquebourg, but the entire production is first-rate.

With so many loud, effects-filled blockbusters thrown at audiences now, it is so refreshing when something like The Taste Of Things comes along, one that dares to be quietly intelligent, and will offer viewers ample rewards.

RATING - ****1/2

■ He was tall, good looking and one of the famous American actors of the 20th Century.

I was a big fan of Robert Stack. His biggest success came in 1959 when he was cast as Elliot Ness in the television series The Untouchables

Charles Langford Modini Stack was born in 1919 in Los Angeles, California

His father changed his son's name to Robert for no apparent reason. His parents divorced in 1920 and his mother took him to live overseas whilst his older brother stayed with his father in the US.

Robert spent his early years in Europe and was fluent at several languages. He only began to learn English when his mother brought him back to the US in 1925.

His parents re-married but sadly his father passed away when Robert was nine.

Robert studied acting at university. He took up skeet shooting (which is shooting clay discs flung into the air at various angles) and his fiveman team broke the ‘standing record’in 1935.

He was cast in the film First Love in 1939 when he played the romantic lead opposite Deanna Durbin and gave the young actress her first screen kiss.

His film roles during the 1940s included The Mortal Storm, Eagle Squadron, A Date With Judy and Miss Tatlock's Millions.

During the war years Robert served as gunnery instructor in the United States Navy. In 1952 Robert played the lead character in

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the first American colour 3-D feature film Bwana Devil, which was a box office smash.

In 1954 he starred opposite John Wayne as the stressed pilot in The High And The Mighty and in 1956 was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in Written On The Wind.

Robert was a bachelor but all that changed when he fell in love with the actress Rosemarie Bowe and the couple married in 1956.

In 1959 The Desilu Studios began work on a television series titled The Untouchables which was based on the memoirs of prohibition agent Elliot Ness.

Van Johnson was originally cast as Elliot Ness but when his agent demanded twice the

salary Desi Arnez refused and cast Robert Stack as the lead character.

This was the highlight of Robert's career. The series ran for four years and was a ratings winner.

In 1960 Robert won an Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Dramatic Series for his portrayal of Ness . In 1978 Robert Stack came to Melbourne to host a publicity promotion for the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club. In 1991 he reprised the character in a television movie titled The Return Of Elliot Ness Robert demonstrated his comedy skills in films such as Flying High, 1941 and Caddyshack II. He starred in television shows such as The Name Of The Game, Falcon Crest, Strike Force, Most Wanted and Unsolved Mysteries

In 1980 he published his autobiography Straight Shooting

Robert Stack was married to Rosemarie for 47 years and they had two children.

He underwent radiation therapy for prostate cancer in 2002 and passed away as a result of a heart attack the following year at the age of 84.

He was highly regarded in the film industry. Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

SNAKES AND MIRRORS AT WHEELERS HILL

Snakes and Mirrors –Petrina Hicks

Petrina Hicks works with photography to create large-scale images that draw on mythology, fables and historical art imagery to reframe the contemporary female experience.

In Snakes and Mirrors the artist contemplates the self-awareness of animal life and our desire to understand the phenomenology of animal life from a human perspective.

Exhibition closes February 18.

★ Mangata – Amos Gebhardt

Drawing on the Moon as a symbol of illumination, Amos Gebhardt’s Mangata weaves sound and moving image with photographic portraits lit entirely by moonlight.

Mangata is a Swedish term describing a pathway towards the horizon created by the Moon’s reflection on water – a metaphorical road into the unknown.

Interlinked with luna studies, the series features visionaries in their fields who imagine liberated and collective futures in these dystopian times.

Exhibition closes February 1.

★

500 Strong – Ponch Hawkes

Since 2018 celebrated Melbourne artist Ponch Hawkes and curator Jane Scott have worked on an epic project to photograph 500 Victorian women over the age of 50.

Across a dozen photo shoots, over 500 volunteer participants modelled nude in collaboration of the diversity and reality of older women’s bodies. It became 500 Strong

Exhibition closes February 16.

MAPh (Museum of Australian Photography

860 Ferntree Gully Rd. Wheelers Hill

Art Fair

Kelli Rolfe Contemporary Art is pleased to announce their participation at Quarantine Art Fair.

Quarantine Art Fair presents 10 of Melbourne’s most respected galleries with presentations of work by some of the country’s most accomplished artists.

Surrounded by rolling lawns and stunning views of Port Phillip Bay, this

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salon show, similar to the concepts often seen in the Hamptons, will provide a boutique experience for audiences to engage and not only the art but with the whole experience of a summer outdoor event.

Exhibition opens January 8 and closes January 11.

Quarantine Art Fair

Commanding Officer’s House and Grounds

Portsea’s Point Nepean National Park.

Education

Art for All Exhibition

International Day of People with Disability is celebrated on December 3 each year.

To celebrate this event Latrobe Regional Gallery is holding the Art for All Exhibition to highlight and celebrate the diverse talents of people with disability and Creative Venues are holding the interactive workshop.

His exhibition is part of Latrobe Regional Gallery’s community art exhibitions, showcasing the work of artists in the community and beyond.

The Exhibition will showcase twodimensional artworks, such as drawings, paintings, photography, screen prints and poetry and sculptural objects like ceramics, glass or mixed media designs.

Exhibition opens December 7 and

closes March 23.

Latrobe Regional Gallery

138 Commercial Rd. Morwell

Wimmera: My Story

Wimmera – My Story –

Gary Vaughan is watercolourist Gary Vaughan’s largest solo exhibition to date, and a personal series of paintings a anchored in to the Wimmera, memory and human connections to land.

Warracknabeal other townships feature across multiple paintings as well as iconic mountain ranges.

This exhibition Vaughan’s homage to the sublime nature in nature, are well as an idyllic, almost nostalgic capturing thee life on the land.

Exhibition opens December 7 and closes February 23.

Horsham Regional Art Gallery

80 Wilson St. Horsham

- Peter Kemp

Art Program grant vote

■ Nillumbik Shire Council has reached the final selection stage of a State Government public art program, and says that it needs your vote to bring the power of local womens’ storytelling and literature to life in a public artwork.

The 2024 Victorian Women’s Public Art Program is an initiative of the Office for Women, and aims to address the under-representation of women and their achievements in public artworks in Victoria.

Through the program, six new public artworks will be commissioned, inspired by the contributions, achievements and stories of Victorian women.

The selection process is now open for public engagement, and thge public is invited to show its through the State Government’s Engage Victoria website.

Talk show host turns pirate

■ Jay Leno is best remembered as former host of long running America's Tonight Show. In retirement he had one last booking to appear in Southern California. On his way to the theatre, he fell down 18 metres, broke his wrist and suffered cuts to his eye causing Jay to wear an eyepatch. You would not recognize Jay, the Hollywood pirate.

Milhouse loses his voice

■ Ten-year old Milhouse is Bart Simpson's best buddy in The Simpsons animated series. After 700 episodes over 35 years Milhouse’s voice has retired as of end of November. Actor/voice talent belongs to Pamela Hayden who will forever feel a deep love of Milhouse, the kid with the super-sized snoz of anyone in The Simpsons

Ellen’s lifestyle flip

■ Now that her popular chat show has come to an end, Ellen De Generes has flipped her world around. Ellen and spouse Portia have sold their Californian mansion for some $ 32 million and moved to the Cotswolds, UK. As a 'Welcome', local pub owner Jeremy Clarkson, Aussie singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia, and other rev heads threw a party with The Coors as the lead act. Ellen has ditched her platinum blonde for her natural brown hair, rest assured her razor-sharp questions kept gusts on their best behaviour.

Laughter is best medicine

■ TV actor Will Ferrell credits his 24-year marriage to wife Viveca to their 'have a laugh' policy. “We both enjoy a good laugh,”said Will. “Even our three kids are constantly coming up with the latest gags.” Sounds like a happy household, a rare entity in today’s Hollywood climate.

It’s a wrap

■ The Tour to end all Tours is Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour that took in gigs in five continents grossing $2 billion and still counting when the final show closes in Vancouver on December 8. Next money maker is the pictorial history of the complete itinerary complete with 500 candid images of what happened on tour.

- John O’Keefe

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Across Observer

1. Shabbiness in dress

6. Light-bulb inventor

11. Shiny

15. Forts

20. Egyptian river

21. Reproductive organ

22. Shopping precinct

23. Lead dancer, ... ballerina

25. South Africa's Cape ... Hope (2,4)

26. Pakistan currency units

27. Actor, Ryan ... (1'4)

29. Likable

32. Tube

34. Without delay (1,1,1,1)

36. Look-alikes, dead ...

39. Caravan rover

41. Brief

43. Sparking stone

46. Boils or ulcers

48. Low wetland

49. London's ... Mall

51. Curving lines

52. Exploited

55. Territory, Puerto ...

56. Every

59. Composer, Andrew ... Webber

61. Antarctic inlet, ... Sea

62. False god

63. Crowd brawl

64. Corrected (wrong)

67. Dalai Lama's nationality

68. Bitter regret

70. Very keen enthusiast

71. One who owes money

72. Overeats

73. Firebomb liquid

74. Of punishment

75. Batting spell

77. Broken down

78. Resounded

79. Theatre reviewer

82. Hazardous

86. Loft

87. Peace prize city

89. Spick & span

92. Merge

94. Get up

96. Biblical son of Isaac

98. Naming word

100. Recycle

101. Mongolian desert

103. Painting, Mona ...

105. From Baghdad

106. Adolescent

108. Sports match

111. Autograph

112. Actor's outfits

114. Rat

116. A single time

119. Droplet

120. Location

121. Kind

123. Leave out

124. Madam (2'2)

125. Flowing

126. Loudness

127. Grand house

130. Born as

131. Cleaning up (room)

135. English coin

138. Not stereo

139. Large jug

141. Computer/phone link

144. A lot of

146. I am, you ...

147. Looked up & down

148. UK national broadcaster (1,1,1)

149. Mad Roman emperor

150. Fuss

151. Female zebra

152. German emperor

153. Repast

155. Drink, ... spumante

157. Golfer, Greg ...

158. Unseat

160. Release (3,2)

161. Sprite

162. Italian city

163. Honey liquor

165. Brother's daughter

166. Souped-up car, hot ...

Across Down Down

167. Scamp

168. Laid slates

169. Upper-class 171. Document, Magna ...

172. Glossy black bird 175. Entrails

176. Lubricates

179. Breakfast dish

180. Cow flesh

182. Flowers, sweet ... 184. Chirps

185. Castle water ditch

186. 24 December, Christmas ... 188. ... Lang Syne

189. US anti-crime agency (1,1,1)

190. Measure (out)

191. Fifth musical note

193. Own 194. Father 196. Verge

197. Fiesta, Mardi ... 198. Medicine amounts 200. Unhappiest

205. Vicious dog

207. Second-hand vehicle (4,3)

210. Playwright

211. Reparation

212. In a frenzied state

213. Grass skirt dance

214. USA nickname, Uncle ..

216. Steals from 218. Created

219. Prepare (newspaper)

220. Tights

224. Coffee style

227. Spiky plant, ... vera 229. From Bangkok

230. Abhor

231. Gallantly

232. Dr Jekyll & Mr ...

233. Heredity unit

235. Out of order

237. Solidifies

239. Actor, Richard ...

241. Timepiece

244. Forewarning

246. Blankness

249. ... & twos

252. Depletes

254. Crave

256. Heaven's ... Gates

258. French Mrs

259. Pins for hammering

260. Romantic US falls

263. Internal

264. Lump of gold

265. Legless grub

267. Actress, ... Kidman

270. Digit

271. Funeral Mass

272. Actor, Dustin ...

273. Lewd

274. Loses (hair)

277. London nightspot

279. Make (wage)

281. Throw out

284. Only fair (2-2)

286. Crustacean with nippers

288. Small distance measures

292. Yoga master

294. Raw metals

295. Domestic servants

298. Screen legend, Sophia ...

300. From Emerald Isle

301. Sum up

303. Baby's skin problem, ... rash

306. Bashfulness

308. Japan & Korea are there

309. Oil-exporting cartel

311. Throb

314. Mushy

315. Energetic

316. Do the dishes (4,2)

317. Throng

318. Former spouses

319. Paris landmark, ... Triomphe (3,2)

320. Tennis ace, ... Sampras

1. Renovate (2,2)

2. Become distorted

3. Suggest

4. Kuwaiti rulers

5. Clean break

6. Flees to wed

7. Delay

8. Bathroom fixtures

9. Fall asleep (3,3)

10. Brigand

11. Revolve on axis

12. Stood against 13. Smudge

14. Palestinian chief, ... Arafat

15. Pour carelessly

16. Aida or Carmen

17. Potters' ovens

18. Pantomime lead

19. Observes

24. Rebukes, ... over the knuckles

28. Put on ... & graces

30. Spoken

31. Hideous

33. Irritated the skin

35. Incidental comments

37. Clarified butter

38. Curry & ...

40. Face veils

42. Physical activity

44. Portugal's capital

45. Scientist, Sir Isaac ...

47. Stench

48. Elevated railway

49. Drainage tradesman

50. Extortionate lender (4,5)

53. Largest bird

54. Calls (5,2)

57. Ancient Mariner's seabird

58. Protective headwear

60. Cloth retailers

63. Cleaver

65. Frosted (cake)

66. Expensive

68. Coral bank

69. Cosy

76. Set up (machinery)

79. Long-leafed lettuce

80. Nunavut native

81. Eastern faith

83. Twig shelters

84. Cartoon strip, Li'l ...

85. Flightless bird

88. English cheese

90. Fleur de lis plant

91. Among 93. Riveted

95. Easter gifts

97. Unplaced competitor (4-3)

99. Constantly busy (2,3,2)

100. Hire

102. Pungent bulb

104. Largest African nation

107. Uncanny

109. Wet

110. Vocal solo

111. Jet-baths

113. Soapie session

115. Obvious 117. TV award

118. Young deer

121. Contemptibly

122. Patella

127. Nonsense, ... jumbo

128. Razor cuts

129. Bits & pieces (4,3,4)

132. Recipe components

133. Stupid

134. Avarice

135. Packaged

136. Dilapidated

137. 24 hours ago

138. Unforgettable

143. Huge stone blocks

145. Tomahawk

151. Enormous

154. Men's Singles champion, .. . Agassi

156. Lustre

159. One, numero ... 164. Totally 169. Cougars

170. Steam burn

173. Influences

174. Short, witty remark

177. Author, ... Asimov

178. Take oath

181. Whirling (of water)

183. Women warriors

187. Wantonly destroy

192. Female hormone

195. Current of air

199. Supervise

201. Points gun

202. Anti-flood embankment

203. Genuine fact

204. Implicit

206. Gay

207. Non-rural

208. Cheap, a ... a dozen

209. Lends a hand to 213. Smacks

215. Strolling

217. Killed

221. Helium & hydrogen

222. Not ever

223. Cut with scissors

224. Charlotte Bronte novel, Jane ...

225. Withdraw, ... out

226. Poet, ... Allan Poe

228. Legal trade bans

234. Phone security device

236. Wrongdoers

238. Terminate

240. Singer, ... Orbison

242. Normally (2,1,4)

243. Peculiarity

245. Mussels or clams

247. Peppermint essence

248. Nut fastener

250. Scientist, Albert ...

251. Weasel-like animals

253. Overfill

255. College test

257. Recline lazily

258. Restaurant list

261. Lovers' fling

262. Military forces

265. Valuable ores, precious ...

266. Garden ornament

268. Hex

269. The Continent

275. Jolly laugh (2,2)

276. Rounded roof

278. Hampers

280. Pressurised spray

282. Delights

283. Dollar division

285. Properly positioned, in ...

287. Steam generator

289. Tripoli citizen

290. Impersonates

291. Melted

292. Barked shrilly

293. Potato

296. Colorado ski resort

297. Writer, ... Thomas

299. Obtain (funds)

302. Two-door car

304. ... Fools' Day

305. Earnest requests

306. Crown Princess of Denmark

307. Opera singer

308. Yes votes

321. Urges

322. Sense

323. Blunted

324. Movie actors (4,5)

140. Enforces once more

141. Pacified

142. Courageous

310. Head cook

312. Charismatic air

313. Spreading trees

By Rob Foenander

Awards fraud

■ Music Victoria has issued a statement saying it had become aware that voting for its 2024 awards had been targeted by "unknown assailant/s" resulting in new winners being announced in several categories. It said the hacking had resulted in thousands of what it described as ‘misregistered votes’ being falsely attributed to nominees who were presented with the awards at a gala ceremony in Melbourne in October. Music Victoria said it had notified the Victoria Police Cybercrime, Fraud, Scams and Online Safety Unit

Garden of Eden

■ Central Victorian indie-folk duo The Wildlings, featuring friends Drew Walker and Ryan Gay, have released their new single. Titled Garden Of Eden, the song was written about an insatiable lust and the feeling of giving in to your wildest intrusive thoughts. It explores the dynamics of greed and gluttony especially in the context of a lustful relationship, says Ryan . More info: @TheWildlingsAus at YouTube

Paper Cranes

■ ‘Too Far Gone’, the new single release for Paper Cranes , delves into the overwhelming feeling of being trapped with the walls seemingly closing in. It's a relatable experience that many people face, where everything feels like it's too much to handle. The song serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope and the possibility of finding a way forward.

Beethoven’s 9th Symphony by MSO

■ James Macmillan’s Concerto for Orchestra startles with its unexpected use of instrumentation and focus on duets and trios in its progression.

The percussion plays a prominent role and a soundscape is generated rhythmically and texturally as instruments are played in unexpected ways – the wood of a bow striking strings and trumpets muted.

This innovation is, in many ways, testament to Beethoven’s innovative compositions two centuries earlier.

The featured Ninth Symphony of the MSO’s Beethoven Festival in the second half of the evening still astounds.

There is an added dimension in his final symphony that highlights the progression of the man.

The verve and vigour of the earlier symphonies are still there – the anticipation and suspense that builds rhythmically and dynamically with the harmonic progressions – but it’s as if there is an added degree of acceptance and maturity in the composer himself who was profoundly deaf when he wrote the ninth.

There is a lyricism and spiritual depth in the third movement which the orchestra brings to bear under the baton of Jaime Martin that finds a form of release in the final Ode of Joy fourth movement, as if only the human voice can now complete the evolution of the composer.

The MSO Chorus gives warmth

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to the sound and the soloists, Lauren Fagan, Margaret Plummer, Stuart Skelton and Shenyang provide a tone and texture that the orchestra has been seemingly searching for all along.

The festival has been an astonishing insight into Beethoven’s evolution and one that the orchestra has readily taken to allowing audiences to listen, learn, and live a musical journey that revolutionised the musical world at the time and one we can still experience today.

- Review by David McLean

New building to open at TarraWarra

■ TarraWarra Museum of Art in the Yarra Valley will open the doors publicly to its new building, the Eva and Marc Besen Centre, from March 4.

The Centre will be a dedicated place of learning and creative inspiration for all ages, utilising flexible and adaptable spaces to deliver a diverse array of events including exhibitions, educational workshops, talks, lectures, performances, classical music concerts and live arts events.

The new Centre will provide visible access to over 300 stored artworks from the TarraWarra Museum of Art permanent collection.

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Amateurs

■ Premier Firsts. One Day. Camberwell Magpies 1st XI v Dandenong 1st XI, abandoned. Melbourne University 1st XI v Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI, abandoned. Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI v St Kilda 1st XI, abandoned. Frankston Peninsula 1st XI v Melbourne 1st XI, cancelled. Essendon 1st XI v Northcote 1st XI, abandoned. Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI v Footscray 1st XI, abandoned. Bye: Carlton 1st XI, Casey South Melbourne 1st XI, Geelong 1st XI, Prahran 1st XI, Richmond 1st XI, Ringwood 1st XI.

■ Premier Seconds. One Day. Melbourne University 2nd XI v Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI, abandoned. Essendon 2nd XI v Geelong 2nd XI, abandoned. Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI v Ringwood 2nd XI, abandoned. Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI v Carlton 2nd XI, abandoned. Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI v Richmond 2nd XI, abandoned. Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI v Prahran 2nd XI, abandoned. Bye: Dandenong 2nd XI, Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI, Footscray 2nd XI, Melbourne 2nd XI, Northcote 2nd XI, St Kilda 2nd XI.

■ Premier Thirds. One Day. Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI v Prahran 3rd XI, abandoned. Melbourne University 3rd XI v Casey South Melbourne 3rd XI, abandoned. Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI v Carlton 3rd XI, abandoned. Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI v Ringwood 3rd XI, abandoned. Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI v Richmond 3rd XI, abandoned. Sunday, December 1: Essendon 3rd XI v Geelong 3rd XI, abandoned. Bye: Dandenong 3rd XI, Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI, Footscray 3rd XI. Melbourne 3rd XI, Northcote 3rd XI, St Kilda 3rd XI. ■ Premier Fourths. One Day. Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI v Melbourne University 4th XI, abandoned. Northcote 4th XI v Essendon 4th XI, abandoned. Melbourne 4th XI v Frankston Peninsula 4th XI, cancelled. St Kilda 4th XI v Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI, abandoned. Footscray 4th XI v Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI, abandoned. Dandenong 4th XI v Camberwell Magpies 4th XI, abandoned. Bye: Carlton 4th XI, Casey South Melbourne 4th XI, Geelong 4th XI, Prahran 4th XI, Richmond 4th XI, Ringwood 4th XI.

Sub-District

■ North-East First XI. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Box Hill 1st XI 10/181 v Donvale 1st XI 0/14. Bayswater 1st XI 1/49 v Coburg 1st XI 10/214, abandoned. Balwyn 1st XI v Preston 1st XI 3/407. Brunswick 1st XI v Ivanhoe 1st XI 10/194. Plenty Valley 1st XI 10/192 v Mt Waverley 1st XI 0/19. Kew 1st XI 8/238 v Noble Park 1st XI, abandoned.St Bernard's OC 1st XI 5/155 v Strathmore 1st XI 10/113. Endeavour Hills 1st XI 10/159 v Croydon 1st XI 1/74.

■ North-East Second XI. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Donvale 2nd XI 10/149 v Box Hill 2nd XI. Coburg 2nd XI 10/ 221 v Bayswater 2nd XI, abandoned. Preston 2nd XI v Balwyn 2nd XI, abandoned. Ivanhoe 2nd XI 10/180 v Brunswick 2nd XI 0/2. Mt Waverley 2nd XI 10/196 v Plenty Valley 2nd XI 1/41. Noble Park 2nd XI v Kew 2nd XI 8/252, abandoned. Strathmore 2nd XI 5/35 v St Bernard's OC 2nd XI 10/108, abandoned. Croydon 2nd XI v Endeavour Hills 2nd XI 10/ 144.

■ North-West Third XI Division 1. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. St Bernard's OC 3rd XI v Melton 3rd XI 9/225. Brunswick 3rd XI v Werribee 3rd XI 9/371, abandoned. Plenty Valley 3rd XI 10/134 v Preston 3rd XI 1/40. Sunday, December 1: Kew 3rd XI v Hoppers Crossing 3rd XI.

■ North-West Third XI Division 2. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Coburg 3rd XI 5/95 v Ivanhoe 3rd XI 10/91. Strathmore 3rd XI 10/150 v Williamstown 3rd XI 4/110. Yarraville 3rd XI v Spotswood 3rd XI. Altona 3rd XI 10/128 v Taylors Lakes 3rd XI, abandoned.

■ North-West Fourth XI Division 1. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Melton 4th XI 10/48 v St Bernard's OC 4th XI 4/103. Werribee 4th XI 10/161 v Brunswick 4th XI 1/86. Preston 4th XI 0/61 v Plenty Val-

ley 4th XI 10/89. Hoppers Crossing 4th XI 5/ 181 v Kew 4th XI 8/77.

■ North-West Fourth XI Division 2. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Williamstown 4th XI 0/24 v Strathmore 4th XI 10/158. Spotswood 4th XI v Yarraville 4th XI. Taylors Lakes 4th XI 10/165 v Altona 4th XI. Sunday, December 1: Ivanhoe 4th XI v Coburg 4th XI.

■ South-East Third XI Division 1. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Oakleigh 3rd XI v Balwyn 3rd XI 10/136. Caulfield 3rd XI v Croydon 3rd XI 9/225. Brighton 3rd XI v Bayswater 3rd XI, abandoned. Sunday, December 1: Mt Waverley 3rd XI v Malvern 3rd XI.

■ South-East Third XI Division 2. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Ormond 3rd XI 10/319 v Elsternwick 3rd XI. Box Hill 3rd XI 10/124 v Noble Park 3rd XI 5/ 90, abandoned. Moorabbin 3rd XI 10/282 v Port Melbourne 3rd XI 3/64. Endeavour Hills 3rd XI 10/199 v Donvale 3rd XI 1/1, abandoned.

■ South-East Fourth XI Division 1. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Balwyn 4th XI v Oakleigh 4th XI 4/423. Croydon 4th XI v Caulfield 4th XI 10/229, abandoned. Bayswater 4th XI 10/321 v Brighton 4th XI, abandoned. Malvern 4th XI 4/56 v Mt Waverley 4th XI 10/181.

■ South-East Fourth XI Division 2. TwoDay. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Elsternwick 4th XI 6/324 v Ormond 4th XI. Noble Park 4th XI 6/137 v Box Hill 4th XI 10/ 63. Port Melbourne 4th XI v Moorabbin 4th XI Forfeit. Donvale 4th XI 0/35 v Endeavour Hills 4th XI 10/177.

■ South-West First XI. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Williamstown 1st XI v Melton 1st XI 4/87. Werribee 1st XI 10/230 v Malvern 1st XI 2/16. Brighton 1st XI 2/31 v Spotswood 1st XI 10/155. Hoppers Crossing 1st XI v Oakleigh 1st XI 9/279, abandoned. Elsternwick 1st XI 0/1 v Port Melbourne 1st XI 10/199. Altona 1st XI v Caulfield 1st XI 6/286. Ormond 1st XI 10/185 v Taylors Lakes 1st XI 0/33. Moorabbin 1st XI 1/5 v Yarraville 1st XI 10/188, abandoned. ■ South-West Second XI. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Melton 2nd XI v Williamstown 2nd XI 10/191, abandoned. Malvern 2nd XI 9/272 v Werribee 2nd XI, abandoned. Spotswood 2nd XI 1/45 v Brighton 2nd XI 10/158. Oakleigh 2nd XI v Hoppers Crossing 2nd XI 10/182. Port Melbourne 2nd XI v Elsternwick 2nd XI 7/347. Caulfield 2nd XI 10/ 257 v Altona 2nd XI. Taylors Lakes 2nd XI 9/ 275 v Ormond 2nd XI. Yarraville 2nd XI 4/363 v Moorabbin 2nd XI.

Diamond Valley

■ Barclay Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Bundoora 1st XI 1/4 v Diamond Creek 1st XI 10/189. Bundoora United 1st XI v North Eltham Wanderers 1st XI 9/254, abandoned. Epping 1st XI 10/137 v Macleod 1st XI 2/39, abandoned. Heidelberg 1st XI v Research Eltham Collegians 1st XI 9/169, abandoned. Rosanna 1st XI 1/12 v Riverside 1st XI 10/153, abandoned.

■ Money Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Banyule 1st XI 10/233 v Bundoora Park 1st XI. Rosebank 1st XI 9/201 v Plenty 1st XI, abandoned. Lower Plenty 1st XI 6/284 v Greensborough 1st XI, abandoned. Lalor Stars 1st XI 10/185 v Lower Eltham 1st XI 0/11, abandoned. Montmorency 1st XI v Eltham 1st XI 8/333, abandoned.

■ Mash Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Thomastown 1st XI v Mernda 1st XI 9/249, abandoned. Mill Park 1st XI v Dennis 1st XI 9/305, abandoned. Rivergum 1st XI 9/236 v South Morang 1st XI, abandoned. Panton Hill 1st XI 9/255 v Thomastown United 1st XI. Hurstbridge 1st XI 1/91 v Laurimar 1st XI 10/207, abandoned.

■ B-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Diamond Creek 2nd XI 10/85 v Montmorency 2nd XI 3/126. Mernda 2nd XI v Epping 2nd XI Forfeit. North Eltham Wanderers 2nd XI 1/37 v Banyule 2nd XI 10/194, abandoned. Plenty 2nd XI v0/8 v Heidelberg 2nd XI

10/174. Riverside 2nd XI 10/256 v Rosanna 2nd XI, abandoned.

■ C-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Eltham 2nd XI 7/248 v Rivergum 2nd XI. Bundoora Park 2nd XI 8/76 v Bundoora United 2nd XI 9/250. Greensborough 2nd XI 10/231 v Lalor Stars 2nd XI. Research Eltham Collegians 2nd XI 10/ 216 v Riverside 3rd XI 2/83, abandoned. Macleod 2nd XI 10/69 & 0/34 v Lower Plenty 2nd XI 4-d/136.

■ D-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Montmorency 3rd XI v Rosebank 2nd XI 7/317, abandoned. Diamond Creek 3rd XI v Mill Park 2nd XI 9/228, abandoned. Laurimar 2nd XI 10/216 v Hurstbridge 2nd XI 1/78, abandoned. Dennis 2nd XI 7/213 v North Eltham Wanderers 3rd XI, abandoned. South Morang 2nd XI 0/14 v Bundoora 2nd XI 10/181, abandoned.

■ E-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Greensborough 3rd XI 10/133 v Banyule 3rd XI 5/134. Mernda 3rd XI v Panton Hill 2nd XI 8-d/235. Thomastown United 2nd XI v Bundoora 3rd XI 4/193. Thomastown 2nd XI 9/192 v Lower Plenty 3rd XI. Riverside 4th XI 10/137 v Heidelberg 3rd XI 6/101, abandoned.

■ F1-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Banyule 4th XI v Laurimar 3rd XI 9/338, abandoned. Bundoora United 3rd XI v Macleod 3rd XI 10/242, abandoned. Plenty 3rd XI 0/3 v Greensborough 4th XI 10/254, abandoned. Rivergum 3rd XI 7/99 v Research Eltham Collegians 3rd XI 10/194, abandoned.

■ F2-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Eltham 3rd XI v South Morang 3rd XI 7/420. Whittlesea 1st XI v Mill Park 3rd XI Forfeit. North Eltham Wanderers 4th XI 6/ 64 v Research Eltham Collegians 4th XI 10/ 138. Dennis 3rd XI 9/386 v Montmorency 4th XI.

■ F3-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Riverside 5th XI 2/63 v Bundoora Park 3rd XI 9-d/337, abandoned. Greensborough 5th XI v Hurstbridge 3rd XI 9/ 420. South Morang 4th XI 5/221 v Lower Plenty 4th XI 1/112, abandoned. Banyule 5th XI 10/ 207 v Laurimar 4th XI 10/91.

■ G1 East-Grade. One Day. Heidelberg 4th XI Forfeit v Diamond Creek 4th XI. Lower Eltham 3rd XI v Panton Hill 3rd XI, abandoned. Riverside 6th XI v Plenty 4th XI, abandoned. Rosanna 3rd XI v Montmorency 5th XI, abandoned.

■ G1 West-Grade. One Day. Bundoora 4th XI v Bundoora Park 4th XI. Bundoora United 4th XI v Thomastown United 3rd XI, abandoned. Laurimar 5th XI v Dennis 4th XI, abandoned. Lalor Stars 3rd XI v Rosebank 3rd XI, abandoned.

■ G2-Grade. One Day. Macleod 4th XI v North Eltham Wanderers 5th XI, abandoned. Research Eltham Collegians 5th XI v Eltham 4th XI, abandoned. South Morang 5th XI v Rivergum 4th XI, abandoned. Diamond Creek 5th XI v Riverside 7th XI, abandoned.

■ G3-Grade. One Day. Thomastown United 4th XI v Thomastown 3rd XI. Mernda 4th XI v Greensborough 6th XI, abandoned. Hurstbridge 4th XI v Whittlesea 2nd XI. North Eltham Wanderers 6th XI v Dennis 5th XI. Montmorency 6th XI v Diamond Creek 6th XI, abandoned. Eltham 5th XI v Lower Plenty 5th XI. Bye: South Morang 6th XI.

Eastern

■ F Turf. One-Day. Bulleen 3rd XI v La Trobe University 3rd XI, abandoned. Richmond Union 2nd XI v Deepdene Bears 4th XI, abandoned. Surrey Hills 4th XI v East Malvern Tooronga 4th XI, abandoned. Heathmont 4th XI v Richmond City 3rd XI, abandoned. Sunday, December 1: Mont Albert 4th XI v Hawthorn Boroondara 4th XI, abandoned.

■ LOC1. One-Day. Eagles 1st XI v Northcote United 1st XI, abandoned. Manningham 1st XI v Malvern Valley 1st XI, abandoned. Hartley 1st XI v Knox Churches 1st XI, abandoned. Bye: Deepdene Uniting 2nd XI ■ LOC2. One-Day. Balwyn Saints 3rd XI v Eagles 4th XI, abandoned. Eagles 2nd XI v Mulgrave 4th XI, abandoned. Monash Univer-

sity 1st XI v Glen Iris 3rd XI, abandoned. AYC Harlequins 1st XI v East Doncaster 4th XI, abandoned.

■ LOC3. One-Day. Salesian 1st XI v Manningham 2nd XI, abandoned. Burwood United Canterbury 3rd XI v Eagles 3rd XI, abandoned. St Stephens Greythorn 1st XI v Melbourne Sixers 1st X1, abandoned. East Doncaster 5th XI v North Balwyn 3rd XI, abandoned.

■ LOC4. One-Day. Salvation Army Waverley 1st XI V Ashwood 3rd XI, abandoned. Malvern Valley 2nd XI v Mount Waverley Catholics 2nd XI, abandoned. STC South Camberwell 3rd XI v Burwood 4th XI, abandoned. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 3rd XI v Mulgrave 5th XI, abandoned. North Balwyn 4th XI v AYC Harlequins 2nd XI, abandoned.

■ LOC5. One-Day. Toorak-Prahran 4th XI v Glen Iris 4th X1, abandoned. Blackburn North United 2nd XI v Northcote United 2nd XI, abandoned. Hawthorn Boroondara 5th XI v Mount Waverley Uniting 2nd XI, abandoned. Deepdene Uniting 3rd XI v Heathmont 5th XI, abandoned. Clifton Hill 4th XI v St Andrews Gardiner 1st XI, abandoned.

■ LOC6. One-Day. Abbotsford Anglers 1st XI v Manningham 3rd XI, abandoned. Burwood Unt. Canterbury 4th XI v Salesian 2nd XI, abandoned. Glen Waverley 4th XI v Ashburton Willows 3rd XI, abandoned. Knox Churches 2nd XI v Mount Waverley Uniting 3rd XI, abandoned. Ashwood 4th XI v STC South Camberwell 4th XI, abandoned.

■ LOC7. One-Day. Mont Albert 5th XI v Richmond Union 3rd XI, abandoned. Mount Waverley Catholics 3rd XI v STC South Camberwell 5th XI Saturday Synthetic, abandoned. East Doncaster 6th XI v Edinburgh 5th XI, abandoned. Bulleen 4th XI v Hawthorn Boroondara 6th XI, abandoned. Bye: Glen Waverley 5th XI - Sunday ■ LOC8. One-Day. Abbotsford Anglers 1st XI v Manningham 3rd XI, abandoned. Burwood Unt. Canterbury 4th XI v Salesian 2nd XI, abandoned. Glen Waverley 4th XI v Ashburton Willows 3rd XI, abandoned. Knox Churches 2nd XI v Mount Waverley Uniting 3rd XI, abandoned. Ashwood 4th XI v STC South Camberwell 4th XI, abandoned. ■ LOC9. One-Day. West Ivanhoe United 3rd XI v East Doncaster 7th XI, abandoned. Burnley CYMS 3rd XI v Edinburgh 6th XI, abandoned. Monash University 3rd XI v Richmond City 4th XI, abandoned. Clifton Hill 5th XI v Balwyn Saints 4th XI, abandoned. Richmond Union 4th XI v Holy Trinity 5th XI, abandoned.

Morn. Peninsula

■ Provincial Firsts. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Heatherhill 1sts v Baden Powell 1sts 10/296, abandoned. Old Peninsula 1st XI v Red Hill 1sts 9/302. Sorrento 1sts 10/156 v Langwarrin 1sts 1/27. Dromana 1sts 6/160 v Pines 1sts 10/124.

■ Peninsula Firsts. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Long Island 1sts 10/ 202 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 1st X1 1/40, abandoned. Mornington 1sts 0/52 v Rosebud Senior Men 1sts 10/132, abandoned. Moorooduc 1sts 0/24 v Seaford Tigers 1sts 10/179. Somerville Senior Men 1sts 10/242 v Seaford 1sts 3/9, abandoned.

■ District Firsts. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Crib Point 1sts v Carrum Downs 1sts 8/288, abandoned. Main Ridge 1sts 10/152 v Balnarring 1sts 0/7. Baxter 1sts 10/ 152 v Carrum 1sts 0/10, abandoned. Boneo 1sts v Flinders 1sts 8/240, abandoned. ■ Provincial Seconds. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Baden Powell 2nds v Heatherhill 2nds 10/239, abandoned. Red Hill 2nds 10/242 v Old Peninsula 2nd XI. Langwarrin 2nds 0/4 v Sorrento 2nds 10/182, abandoned. Pines 2nds 0/11 v Dromana 2nds 10/166.

■ Peninsula Seconds. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Mt Eliza Senior Men 2nd X1 v Long Island 2nds 10/259, abandoned. Rosebud Senior Men 2nds 10/212 v Mornington 2nds 0/72. Seaford Tigers 2nds 10/ 266 v Moorooduc 2nds 1/31. Seaford 2nds v Somerville Senior Men 2nds 5/137.

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■ District Seconds. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Carrum Downs 2nds 4/17 v Crib Point 2nds 10/115, abandoned. Balnarring 2nds v Main Ridge 2nds 6/184, abandoned. Carrum 2nds 10/97 v Baxter 2nds 3/46, abandoned. Flinders 2nds v Boneo 2nds 8/281, abandoned.

■ Sub-District Seconds. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Frankston YCW 2nds v Tootgarook 2nds 10/86. Skye 2nds 10/ 222 v Tyabb 2nds 1/55, abandoned. Ballam Park 2nds 9-d/359 v Rye 2nds 8/85. Delacombe Park 2nds 5-d/160 v Mt Martha 2nds 10/52 & 2/7.

■ A1-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Baden Powell 3rds 4/306 v Mornington 3rds. Old Peninsula 3rd XI 10/124 v Langwarrin 3rds 1/30. French Island 1sts 10/ 58 v Hastings 1sts 10/356. Pearcedale 1sts 9/157 v Tyabb 3rds 3/58, abandoned.

■ A2-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Carrum Downs 3rds 10/162 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 3rd X1. Heatherhill 3rds v Somerville Senior Men 3rds 7/306, abandoned. Baden Powell 4ths 8/233 v Delacombe Park Senior Mixed 3rds, abandoned. Long Island 3rds v Red Hill 3rds 10/ 166, abandoned.

■ A3-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Pines 3rds 10/81 v Tyabb 4ths 1/70, abandoned. Ballam Park A Grade 1/16 v Frankston YCW 3rds 10/213, abandoned. Baxter 3rds v Long Island 4ths 8/173, abandoned. Mt Martha 3rds 5/201 v Skye 3rds.

■ A4-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Rosebud Senior Men 3rds 10/ 105 v Balnarring 3rds 0/88. Boneo 3rds 10/ 102 v Sorrento 3rds 1/36. Delacombe Park Senior Mixed 4ths 0/9 v Carrum Downs 4ths 10/204, abandoned. Tyabb 5ths Forfeit v Crib Point 3rds.

■ B1-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Delacombe Park Senior Men 5ths 1/54 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 4th X1 1-d/ 389. Mornington 4ths 10/207 v Baden Powell 5ths. Baxter 4ths 3/85 v Carrum Downs 5ths 10/92. Long Island 5ths 10/172 v Langwarrin 4ths 0/9. Somerville Senior Men 4ths 10/326 v Pines 4ths.

■ B2-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Carrum Downs 6ths v Boneo 4ths. Skye 4ths v Heatherhill 4ths. Red Hill 4ths 5/245 v Pines 5ths B Grade. Sorrento 4ths v Balnarring 4th XI Forfeit.

■ C1-Grade. One Day. Pearcedale 2nds v Baden Powell 6ths. Carrum 4ths v Moorooduc 3rds. Mt Eliza Senior Men 5th X1 v Ballam Park C Grade, abandoned. Frankston YCW 4ths v Old Peninsula 4th XI, abandoned.

■ C2-Grade. One Day. Langwarrin 5ths v Carrum 3rds. Mt Martha Reds Senior Men 4th XI v Crib Point 4ths, abandoned. Seaford Tigers 3rds v Hastings 2nds, abandoned. Mt Eliza Senior Men 6th X1 v Flinders 3rds, abandoned.

■ C3-Grade. One Day. Crib Point 5ths v Dromana 3rds, abandoned. Main Ridge 3rds v Red Hill 5ths, abandoned. Mt Martha Reds Senior Men 5th XI Forfeit v Mornington 5th XI. Sorrento 5ths v Tootgarook 3rds, abandoned.

■ C4-Grade. One Day. Somerville Senior Men 5ths v Langwarrin 6ths. Mt Eliza Senior Men 7th X1 v Seaford 3rds, abandoned. Bye: Tyabb 6ths.

North Metro

■ Jika Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 7. Donath CC 1st XI v Preston Baseballers CC 1st XI. Reservoir Cobras CC 1st

XI v Camrea CC 1st XI. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 1st XI v Keon Park CC 1st XI.

■ Jack Quick Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 7. Cameron CC 1st XI v Fiji Victorian CC 1st XI. Olympic Colts CC 1st XI v Bellfield Bulls CC 1st XI. Strathewen Cougars CC 1st XI v Fairfield CC 1st XI

■ Jack Kelly Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 7. Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 1st XI v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 2nd XI. Keon Park CC 2nd XI v Northern Socials CC 1st XI. Fiji Victorian CC 2nd XI. West Preston CC 1st XI

■ B-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 7. Camrea CC 2nd XI v Royal Park

Reds 3rd XI. West Preston CC 2nd XI v Strathewen Cougars CC 2nd XI. Preston Baseballers CC 2nd XI v Preston YCW District CC 1st XI. Bellfield Bulls CC 2nd XI v Victorian Nepalese CA CC.

■ C-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 7. Bellfield Bulls CC 3rd XI v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 3rd XI./ Fairfield CC 2nd XI v West Preston CC 3rd XI. Fiji Victorian CC 3rd XI v Reservoir Cobras CC 2nd XI. Royal Park Reds 4th XI v Donath CC 2nd XI.

■ Robert Young DODC. Northern Socials CC OD v Fiji Victorian CC OD, cancelled. Preston YCW District CC OD v Cameron CC 2nd XI, cancelled. Preston Baseballers CC OD v Camrea CC OD, cancelled. Kinglake CC OD v Bellfield Rocketz CC OD, cancelled. Keon Park CC OD v Olympic Colts CC OD, cancelled.

Ringwood District

■ Lindsay Trollope Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Norwood 1XI v Croydon Ranges 1XI. Ainslie Park 1XI v Kilsyth 1XI. Montrose 1XI v Lilydale 1XI. North Ringwood 1XI v South Croydon 1XI.

■ Bill Wilkins Cup. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Wonga Park 1XI v St Andrews 1XI. East Ringwood 1XI v Mooroolbark 1XI. Wantirna South 1XI v Templeton 1XI. Bayswater Park 1XI v Heatherdale 1XI. Vermont 1XI v Warranwood 1XI.

■ Stuart Newey Plate. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Mt Evelyn 1XI v Croydon North 1XI. Seville Burras 1XI v Montrose 2XI. Chirnside Park 1XI v Warrandyte 1st XI. South Warrandyte 1XI v Heathwood 1XI.

■ Steve Pascoe Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. South Croydon 2XI v North Ringwood 2XI. Warrandyte 2nd XI v Yarra Junction 1XI. Kilsyth 2XI v Ainslie Park 2XI. Croydon Ranges 2XI v Norwood 2XI.

■ Pat Meehan Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Lusatia Park 1XI

v Eastfield 1XI. Lilydale 2XI v Wantirna South 2XI. Healesville 1XI v East Ringwood 2XI. Templeton 2XI v Wonga Park 2XI.

■ Ian Spencer Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Warranwood 2XI

v Coldstream 1XI. St Andrews 2XI v Chirnside Park 2XI. Mooroolbark 2XI v South Warrandyte 2XI. Montrose 3XI v Vermont 2XI. Heatherdale 2XI v North Ringwood 3XI.

■ David Beatty Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Heathwood 2XI v Bayswater Park 2XI. Croydon Ranges 3XI v Norwood 3XI. Yarra Glen 1XI v Seville Burras 2XI, East Ringwood 3XI v Mt Evelyn 2XI.

■ Don Smith Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Ainslie Park 3XI v Montrose 4XI. St Andrews 3XI v Hoddles Creek 1XI. Warrandyte 3rd XI v Wonga Park 3XI. Warranwood 3XI v Wandin 1XI.

■ John Springett Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Chirnside Park 3XI v Lilydale 3XI. Kilsyth 3XI v Healesville 2XI. Yarra Junction 2XI v Wantirna South 3XI. Eastfield 2XI v Lusatia Park 2XI.

■ A-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Powelltown 1XI v South Croydon 3XI. Wonga Park 4XI v Seville Burras 3XI. Norwood 4XI v St Andrews 4XI. Croydon North 2XI v Templeton 3XI.

■ B-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Heatherdale 3XI v Mt Evelyn 3XI. Coldstream 2XI v Warrandyte 4th XI. Mooroolbark 3XI v Croydon Ranges 4XI. South Warrandyte 3XI v Heathwood 3XI.

■ C-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. North Ringwood 4XI v Warranwood 4XI. Healesville 3XI v St Andrews 5XI. Warrandyte 5th XI v Kilsyth 4XI. Wantirna 1XI v Chirnside Park 4XI.

■ D-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Norwood 5XI v East Ringwood 4XI. Wonga Park 5XI v Mooroolbark 4XI. Croydon Ranges 5XI v Yarra Junction 3XI. Lilydale 4XI v Heatherdale 4XI

■ E-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 30 and Sat. Dec. 7. Wandin 2XI v Yarra Glen 2XI. Boronia Hawks 4XI v Warrandyte 6th XI. St Andrews 6XI v Wonga Park 6XI.

■ F-Grade. One Day. Vermont 3XI v Wantirna South 4XI. Montrose 5XI v Bayswater

Park 3XI. Seville Burras 4XI v Mt Evelyn 4XI. South Croydon 4XI v Ainslie Park 4XI.

■ G-Grade. One Day. Templeton 4XI: Bye. Mt Evelyn 5XI v Chirnside Park 5XI, abandoned. Hoddles Creek 2XI v Montrose 6XI. Heathwood 4XI v Kilsyth 5XI, abandoned.

■ H-Grade. One Day. Mt Evelyn 6XI v Norwood 6XI. Mooroolbark 5XI v Lusatia Park 3XI. Heatherdale 5XI v Healesville 4XI. Warranwood 5XI v North Ringwood 5XI.

■ I-Grade. One Day. Warrandyte 7th XI v Wantirna 2XI. Warranwood 6XI v Croydon Ranges 6XI. St Andrews 7XI: Bye. Eastfield 3XI v Croydon North 3XI

■ J-Grade. One Day. South Croydon 5XI v Ainslie Park 5XI. Wonga Park 7XI v St Andrews 8XI. Bayswater Park 4XI v Warranwood 7XI. Bye: Wantirna 3XI

■ K-Grade. One Day. Croydon North 4XI v Powelltown 2XI, Yarra Junction 4XI v Yarra Glen 3XI. Chirnside Park 6XI v Wandin 3XI.

■ L-Grade. One Day. East Ringwood 5XI v Yarra Junction 5X1. Lusatia Park 4th XI v Vermont 4XI. Bye: Healesville 5th XI

South East

■ Longmuir Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Bentleigh ANA 1 v West Bentleigh 1 9/246. Brighton Union 1 v CHAG 1 6/279. Bentleigh Uniting 1 v Le Page Park 1 5/304. Kingston Heath 1 10/127 v East Sandringham 1 1/14, abandoned.

■ Woolnough Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Mackie 1 10/112 v Washington Park 1 1/31, abandoned. Omega 1 v Elwood 1 10/252. Cheltenham Park 1 0/9 v Cluden 1 10/217, abandoned. Hampton United 1 v Hampton Central 1 10/197.

■ Quiney Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Elwood 2 v Omega 2 10/ 211, abandoned. Washington Park 2 10/122 v Carnegie South 1 1/34, abandoned. CUCC Kings 3 10/294 v Kingston Heath 2, abandoned. Le Page Park 2 10/136 v Bentleigh Uniting 2 3/60, abandoned.

■ Pullen Shield. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Highett West 1 10/304 v Brighton Union 2 0/11. West Bentleigh 2 v Mackie 2 8/329. East Sandringham 2 3/159 v Hampton United 2 10/96, Melbourne Wanderers 1 10/232 v Cheltenham Park 2, abandoned.

Western Suburbs

■ A-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 23 and Sat., Nov. 30. Wyndham Vale A Grade 3rd XI v Seabrook A Grade 3rd XI 10/224. Point Cook CC A Grade 5th XI 5/50 v Werribee CC A 6th XI 10/219. Altona Sports A 1st XI - Two Day 5/399 v Western Utd SC A Grade 2nd XI. ■ Division 1. One Day. 5ABI Caroline Springs D01 v Williams Landing SC D01 1st XI, abandoned. Truganina CC D01 v Manor Lakes D01 1st XI, abandoned. Truganina Strikers D01 Yellow v West Point Titans D01 1st XI, abandoned. Utd Tarneit SC D01 1st XI v Tarneit Central D01 Blue, abandoned.

Latest News

Hunt for bandits

■ Whitehorse Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a ram raid in Forest Hill on Saturday morning (Nov. 30).

It is believed a white SUV bearing stolen registration plates of 1VK7IZ crashed through the front doors of a shopping centre along Canterbury Rd about 5am.

Once inside, the vehicle travelled an extensive way through the shopping centre, causing significant damage to at least seven businesses.

The offenders then rammed the vehicle into a kiosk, before stealing a safe and fleeing the scene in an unknown direction of travel. No one was inside at the time.

Detectives have released CCTV footage in the hope someone who was in the vicinity at the time may be able to recognise those involved.

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

with Kerry Kulkens

ARIES (March 21 - April 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 9, 6, 5, 2

Lotto Numbers: 9, 15, 26, 35, 36, 30

Surprising news from afar may shake things up in your relationships, bringing shifts in close connections. If you're searching for understanding, turn to the person you least expect—they may offer the insight you need.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 4, 6, 5, 9

Lotto Numbers: 4, 12, 26, 9, 7, 11

Your focus on health and fitness will pay off, filling your days with purpose. Expect good fortune in games of chance and a delightful surprise from a loved one.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 4, 9, 6, 7

Lotto Numbers: 4, 15, 29, 37, 9, 22 Big decisions lie ahead, especially concerning someone close. Your career will demand your full attention, but don’t worry—there’s still room for fun and adventure, leading to an exciting time.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 6, 5

Lotto Numbers: 2, 15, 26, 9, 33, 34

Positive changes are brewing in your career, promising improvements. Though personal relationships may feel strained, patience will lead to better harmony.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 1, 3, 6, 5

Lotto Numbers: 1, 12, 26, 35, 40, 5

Your social calendar is packed, but be mindful of neglecting your personal life. Someone at home may feel left out, so try to balance your time between obligations and rest.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 23)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 4, 6, 2, 3

Lotto Numbers: 4, 12, 26, 36, 39, 8

You may need to start fresh with someone or something. Don't be discouraged—every ending is a new beginning. Financial matters should be left in expert hands for now.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)

Lucky Colour: Peach

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 6, 5

Lotto Numbers: 1, 12, 25, 26, 33, 36

Your hard work is starting to pay off. Those who have put in the effort will reap the rewards. Relationship dynamics may shift, bringing new ideas into play.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 4, 9, 3, 2

Lotto Numbers: 4, 12, 26, 36, 34, 45

Though you feel more assertive than usual, be cautious not to let your boldness create unnecessary challenges. Social events may interfere with your rest—balance is key.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 20)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 5, 6, 2, 3

Lotto Numbers: 5, 12, 32, 23, 36, 38

Exciting changes are on the horizon in your personal relationships, but don’t neglect those closest to you. New business connections will bring long-term success.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 2, 3, 5, 6

Lotto Numbers: 2, 13, 26, 9, 22, 4

Expect travel plans to unfold beautifully, with unexpected joy around the corner. Deeper understanding within your personal relationships will strengthen bonds.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 19)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 5, 6, 2, 3

Lotto Numbers: 5, 12, 26, 34, 40, 45

A longing to escape may stir within you, but make sure to communicate your plans to those who matter. The fresh idea taking shape in your mind could be the key to future success.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

Lucky Colour: Lilac

Lucky Day: Thursday

Racing Numbers: 2, 1, 3, 2

Lotto Numbers: 2, 13, 26, 5, 44, 41

Don’t over-promise or stretch yourself too thin right now. Stay grounded in both finances and commitments. Exciting changes are brewing in your career—get ready to ride the wave.

HONG KONG VASE OVER 2400 METRES

■ With most of the action finished in racing around Australia , there a few exciting races coming up overseas.

One of those is the running of the coveted Hong Kong Vase , worth plenty ,over 2400 metres.

There are at least several top gallopers that may have a crack at the loot.

The champion Irish galloper Jan Brueghel, was the favourite for the Melbourne Cup this year, only to be taken out by Stewards due to a slight injury picked up just prior to the race.

Jan Brueghel is one of Europe’s best horses, and his well-known Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien was not at all happy.

Well, I don’t think I would be. The horse is one of the best in Europe, even the world.

He hasn’t been heavily raced, but has accumulated over $2 million in earnings.

It will be interesting to see if Aidan has another crack at the Melbourne Cup next year.

Last year’s Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winner, Without A Fight, looks like he will make the trip, though he has been out of action for some time.

He is in the powerful stable of the Freedman’s Anthony and his son Sam

He is a good galloper and would hold his own in any company when it comes to a bit of a trip.

An added interest would be who would get the ride in the Vase if he goes around.

Another good type who could go around is the Chris Waller-trained Buckeroo, the runnerup in the Caulfield Cup

Coming off a very good second behind Duke De Sessa, he had a try at the Melbourne Cup, but the barrier put paid to his chances drawing barrier 21 of the 23 starters.

His rider, the great international, Joe Moreira, had no luck in the run, and was trapped three and four-wide just about all the way.

The distance here in the Vase is over the Caulfield Cup trip, ideal if he has some luck.

He has got to be a big chance if he draws well, he could be hard to beat.

Then you have the Caulfield Cup winner, Duke De Sessa, who won over this distance in scoring in the Caulfield Cup, helped by a great ride by Harry Coffey

Although he won with only 52 kilos, he will get a bit more here, but the Ciaron Maher stable isconfident if he makes the trip, he will be hard to beat.

Another international who will give this a shake is the Japanese runner, Prognosis, who started favourite in the Cox Plate , but was smashed by the great mare, Viva Sistina , by eight lengths.

The Japanese are confident that he can come good and get the chocolates in this rich event.

You have got another couple of stars you can’t miss.

The Japanese star, Stunning Rose, has won many a classic including the Queen Elizabeth Cup.

It also won the Breeder’s Cup in America and is extremely smart.

Then you have the Irish horse Auguste Rodin, who is a Champion through and through,

Ted Ryan

864 nominations

■ The Melbourne Racing Club is highly delighted to accept 864 nominations for the 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes.

After their two-year-old dominance of last season,leading trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have started off on the right leg with and boast Breeder’s Plate winner, King Kirk and Golden Gift victor North England among their 108 first acceptances.

Leading Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher lodged 62 first acceptances, as he chases an elusive Blue Diamond Stakes.

Michael Freedman, who oversaw 12 twoyear-old victories last season, has entered a batch of 61 noms.

Ben, Will and JD Hayes have shot an early warning to their rivals by including Magic Mil-

lions Debutant Stakes winner over 1000 metres, Miss Celine, and Maribyrnong Plate 1000 metres winner Tycoon Star, among their first 39 acceptors.

The Hayes family have an astonishing 10 Blue Diamond Stakes Trophies in their cabinet, having last tasted success in 2023 with Little Brose. Kirkham Plate (1000m) winner Comedy is an early standout among team Godolphin, 47 entries.

The connections of three two-year-olds have seen enough in training to pay the $5 500 First late entry fee including Nick Ryan, who has paid up for his colt, Miewa, last seen finishing fourth in a Caulfield Heath Trial on October 3.

Busuttin Racing has also entered Field of Play, who finished impressively for third in his own trial that morning.

Hawkesbury trainer, Edward O’Rourke, also paid the late entry for his filly by Capitalist, out of a Not a Single Doubt mare, Knockout Girl.

Connections have until 12noon on January 7 to lodge second acceptances before the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes Series kicks off on January 25 with two divisions of Blue Diamond Previews over 1000metres.

5000 milestone

■ Racing Victoria has celebrated a significant milestone, with more than 5000 retired racehorses having now been claimed by its network of members.

In recognition of this achievement, a ‘Wall of Claim’ was on show from November 14-17 at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

■ Equitana presents an important opportunity to connect with the broader community about the OTTC, RV’s programs and to educate them on the versatility of the thoroughbreds for various equine results. Boasting more than 7800 members, the OTTC has grown exponentially since its inception.

Jan Brueghel. Racing Photos.

IMPRESSIVE WINNERS AT SHEPP.

■ The regular Tuesday Shepparton meeting commenced the week on November 26 with a nine event card of entertaining racing with the most impressive winner being 5Y0 Life SignTrulyawork Of Art gelding Big Bad Ozzie in the 1690 metre Saddleworld Shepparton Pace.

Trained locally by Stephen O’Donoghue and driven by Bec Bartley who both hold a share, Big Bad Ozzie first up since February 2023 was restrained to the rear from his outside front line draw as the speedy mare Ivana Bytheseaside flew away from gate five to lead. Going forward to follow both Wind Sock and On The Hunt ahead of him forward in the last lap, Big Bad Ozzie after angling five wide on turning showed a great turn of speed in the straight to blouse On The Hunt by a head on the wire to register a terrific victory.

Wemade Freo ran on nicely from a long way back for third 8.1 metres back suggesting a win is not too far off. The mile rate 1-54.7.

■ Two year old Lennytheshark-Pembrook

Caesar colt Ronnie The Hammer defeated his older rivals in the 1690 metre Elite Horse Transport Pace returning a mile rate of 1-59.3.

Trained at Kialla by David Moran, Ronnie The Hammer driven by Nathan Jack led throughout from the pole to easily account for Nomorerelying (four pegs) and Honest Harriet which trailed the winner. The margins 11.8 by ■ Mundoona trainer/driver Jeremy Quinlan’s 7Y0 Shadow Play-Riverside Oakes gelding Our Cheeky Devil at start number 136 snared the Avenel Equine Clinic Pace over 1690 metres.

Starting from the extreme draw, Our Cheeky Devil settled four back in the moving line with the favourite Aliza Hill leading from gate three.

Going forward three wide uncovered in the last lap, Our Cheeky Devil raced clear in the straight to prevail by 1.1 metres from the ever reliable Wingate Guy which raced exposed from gate two on the second line, with Bet Sheza Lady (three pegs) third 2.2 metres back. The mile rate 1-58.9.

■ Charlton based Tori Hutchins was successful with Guaranteed-Celestial Diamond 5Y0 gelding Celestial Zodiac in the 1690 metre Your Sold Real Estate Pace.

With Blake Pace in the sulky, Celestial Zodiac from gate two settled three back in the moving line with Mynameisruby leading from gate three.

Going forward with a rush in the last lap to lead on the final bend, Celestial Zodiac greeted the judge 8.6 metres in advance of Joeys Hanover which trailed the pacemaker easing outside him on the home turn which allowed Icanmotor (three pegs) to use the sprint lane for third 3.5 metres away. The rate 1-57.9.

Two meetings

■ Two meetings Wednesday Maryborough and Bendigo on a busy day. At Maryborough the Maryborough IGA Pace over 1690 metres could easily have been renamed the ‘All Aged Pace’ as the three placegetters Ace Duigan (12 yrs), Silver Domino (7) and Well Well (8) along with Friends (12) who ran fourth had posted 61 wins between them, the victor being Mr AviatorRamleighs Love gelding Ace Duigan raced by the Mannix family, trained at Heathcote by Michael and driven by Bendigo’s Ashley Manton led all of the way from gate four to win as he pleased by 8.7 metres from Silver Domino (three pegs from inside the second line), with Well Well third 5.3 metres away third. The mile rate 157.7.

■ Veteran Hamilton trainer Jim Barker’s most honest Changeover-Presidential Drive 9Y0 gelding Presidentialchange chalked up his 16th victory in 137 outings when a strong winner of the Vital Signs Pace ovrer 1690 metres. Driven by granddaughter Jackie, Presidentialchance from gate two on the second line settled three back in the moving line as Our Ultimate Bonny led from gate three. Going forward three wide solo in the last lap, Presidentialchange sprinted brilliantly to join the leaders on turning to score by 3.8 metres in a rate of 2-00.2 from a death-seating Pickle It which fought on bravely. Shezabluechip (three pegs from the pole) was third 1.3 metres back after using the sprint lane.

■ Local trainer/driver Mark Hayes has won

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numerous races at Maryborough over the years and added another to the tally when consistent 4Y0 Aldebaran Eagle-Aldebaran Deegan gelding That Other Thing landed the Join Your Local Carisbrook Lions Club Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

Despite racing exposed for the last half of the journey outside rank outsider Sonnyboy which had made a fast move to head off polemarker Mumstheword at the bell, That Other Thing was so meritorious, defeating Sonnyboy by 2.1 metres, with Nellie Joy coming from the tail for third a metre back. The mile rate 2-03.8.

■ Lara father and son Jim and Paul Warnock have a habit of winning races at big odds and 8Y0 Western Terror-Kano Star gelding Calledonian Terra added another to their list when taking the 1690 Bartlett Manufacturing Pace at odds of $16.

Enjoying a sweet passage from the pole on the back of the leader Razs Veyron (gate two), Caledonian Terra made full use of the sprint lane to gain the day by a head over Redbank Molly (one/three – three wide last lap) and Budd Sidewinder also along the sprint lane from near last for third 2.1 metres back. The mile rate 156.1.

■ Ardmona trainer/driver Donna Castles also provided a rough result when Bacardi LindyTender Annie 7Y0 mare Lindy Grace at odds of $21.00 led throughout from the pole in the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.

Allowed to bowl along at her leisure, Lindy Grace defied all challengers to prevail by 1.5 metres from Rastamon (death-one/one from gate five), with Lady Be Lucky (three pegs from gate three) a half head away third after using the sprint lane. The mile rate 2-02.8.

■ At Bendigo, Longlea trainer Rebecca Morrissey’s 6Y0 Love You-Sundons Pride mare Tictok was a brilliant victor of the 2150 metre Sumthingaboutmaori Trotters Mobile .

Bred and raced by Ararat’s Gary Hull, Tictoc driven by former trainer Michael Bellman followed the leader The Chook (gate three) through from gate two on the second line and allowed to run, showed great speed to head off the leader at the post on the first occasion.

Travelling freely for the entire trip, Tictoc coasted to the wire 7.1 metres clear of The Chook who tried in vain on turning, with Kyvalley Anthony third a further 7.8 metres away after trailing the pair. The mile rate 159.8. With plenty of ability but a mind of her own, Tictoc has let her owners down on a number of occasions but when in the mood, is always very competitive.

■ Harston trainer/driver Dennis Paton’s 3Y0 Majestic Son-Sheza Amazon gelding Majestic Monarch broke his maiden status at start 21 (9 placings) with a strong victory in the Stematic 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres.

First up since April, Majestic Monarch raced by the Paton family enjoyed a lovely trip one/ one from gate two on the second line as Winnies Dream (gate six) had crossed the heavily supported polemarker Getoutofmydreams leaving first starter Peggy Vale (gate three) exposed but well back in the field for much of the journey with Majestic Monarch on her back.

Gradually creeping closer, Peggy Vale took a slender margin on the final bend with Majestic Monarch three wide outside the pair. In a dingdong duel on straightening, Majestic Monarch

bloused Peggy Vale who’s run was outstanding by a head on the wire, with Wallis running home late from mid-field for third 8.6 metres back 2.2 metres clear of Getoutofmydreams which ran his race in patches. The mile rate 2-03.6.

■ Bagshot owner/trainer Mary Jane Mifsud landed the True Roman 4Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile with Velvetnlace, a 7Y0 daughter of Modern Art and Eskimo Jack.

Driven by Long Forest based Jordan Leedham, Velvetnlace settled three pegs from gate two after Chris Alford sent the Ross Graham 5Y0 trained first starter OK Knox forward from gate three to assume control.

Coming away from the inside approaching the final bend, Velvetnlace raced away on straightening to record a big 16.5 metre margin over Ox Knox who wouldn’t relent, with Yoshida (one/three) running home late for third albeit 62.5 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.8.

Began fast

■ Woodvale part-owner/trainer Brett Cole’s 7Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Bring Her Back gelding Nai Harn Bay who has been in great form since joining the stable last June was victorious in the O’Brien Electrical Pace over 2180 metres at Kilmore on Thursday.

Driven by Ellen Tormey, Nai Harn Bay began fast only to be caught in the open from gate five outside Surfsup (gate four) before pressing forward to assume control.

Rated to perfection, Nai Harn Bay defied all challengers to record a head margin in a slugging finish over Michen Roy which raced outside him from gate seven, with Surfsup holding third 4.2 metres away. The mile rate 1-58.6. It was Nai Harn Bay’s 13th success in 84 outings.

■ Popular Junortoun trainer Bruce Morgan’s speedy 7Y0 Four Starzzz Shark-Ruby Slippers mare Polly Peachum loves the short trips and chalked up her 14th victory at start 133 when successful in the 1690 metre Buds and Branches Pace returning a mile rate of 1-59.8.

Raced by Bruce in partnership with driver Tony Vlaeminck (also a Bendigonian), Polly Peachum showing her usual gate speed led all of the way from gate four to greet the judge 1.7 metres in advance of Hesaa Lister (gate three) which trailed using the sprint lane. Bettorsweetvictory (one/one from gate two) was third a half neck back.

■ Charlton duo Tori Hutchins (owner/trainer) and Luke Dunne (driver) were successful with 7Y0 A Rocknroll Dance-Rocky Bay Lass mare Itzok To Rock in the 2180 metre MC Security Pace. Flying away from gate four to lead, Itzok To Rock ran her rivals ragged after opening up a big lead through the middle stages, accounting for Final Bow (gate six) from last by 18.1 metres in 1-59.4.

Illawong Phoenix battled on well for third from gate two on the second line after racing exposed finishing 4.5 metres away.

■ Kialla owner/trainer Casey Leijen’s 5Y0 Guaranteed-Shamica gelding Karuma Kev gave Ellen Tormey a double after winning the C&M Group Build Pace over 2180 metres.

Taken back from outside the front line as the start was effected to settle at the rear as old timer Hair Razor crossed Celestial Daybreak (gate two), a 56 race winner which had led out.

Going forward three wide solo in the last lap to join Celestial Daybreak which gained a freak inside passage prior to the home turn, the pair drew away from their rivals with Karuma Kev doing best to prevail by 4.2 metres.

Tophut Johny after going forward from the extreme draw to race in the open held third 14.8 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.7.

■ The 2180 metre Carlton and United Breweries Pace saw Ellen Tormey bring up a driving treble after astute Kyabram trainer Mick Blackmore’s Betterthancheddar-Phirey Philtra 3Y0 gelding Hoorah Philtra registered his 4th success in 20 outings.

Lobbing one/one from gate four trailing a hard pulling Rocco Americano (gate seven) which crossed the leader Blazing Shannon (gate three) at the bell, Hoorah Philtra raced exposed for the last lap proving too tough for his rivals to register a 1.8 metre victory from polemarker . Carramar Olam four wide home straight from four pegs, with Rocco Americano holding down third 1.6 metres back. The mile rate 2-00.2.

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This Week

■ Wednesday – Maryborough/Bendigo, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Geelong, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Gunbower (Cup), Monday – Warragul (Traralgon Cup).

Test of speed

■ Australia’s greatest test of speed and stamina – the Inter Dominion first held in 1936 at Gloucester Park Perth and hosted this year by NSW, commenced at Newcastle on Friday with three pacing heats and two for trotters.

The series continues at Bathurst on Wednesday and Menangle the following Saturday, with the Grand Final on Saturday December 14.

■ Victoria was represented by Helluva (John Justice), Exotic Bushranger (Michael Stanley), Perfect Stride and Dangerous (Shane Sanderson), Mach Dan (Emma Stewart), Hector (Andy Gath) and Cantfindabettorman (Isabel Walsh) in the pacers and Keayang Stuka (Marg Lee), Harry Stamper (Joe Pace), Aldebaran Zeus (Brent Lilley), Plymouth Chubb (Peter Manning), Keayang Chucky (Paddy Lee), Parisian Artiste (Alex Ashwood), Queen Elida (Brent Lilley, Mufasa Metro (John Justice) and Aldebaran Vera (Marg Lee) in the trotters.

■ The first round winners were: Mistral Greg and Skye Bond – Demi Roberts WA) , Captains Knock (Brad Hewitt NSW), Cantfindabetterman (Victoria Isabel Walsh and Chris Alford), The Locomotive Brad Hewitt NSW) and Queen Elida Brent Lilley Victoria and Chris Alford.

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Police News

7 arrested

■ Police arrested and charged seven males following an alleged pursuit that started in Cann River.

Police spotted an alleged stolen ute and sedan in Mallacoota about 9.30am on November 21 and attempted to intercept the cars in Cann River however, both cars allegedly evaded police.

With a co-ordinated effort by members from Cann River, Mallacoota, Bruthen, Orbost, Lakes Entrance along with Highway Patrol officers from Orbost and Bairnsdale, the vehicles were tracked across Cann River, Brodribb River, Orbost and Nowa Nowa.

Fire at church

■ Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three teenage boys and a girl following a church fire in St Leonards on Thursday (Nov. 28).

Emergency services were called to reports of a blaze at a Dudley Parade church about 2.15am.

The fire caused significant damage to the building which is believed to be the oldest building in St Leonards, and it is alleged the damage is estimated to be worth $1 million.

A 14-year-old boy, a 15-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy have since been interviewed by investigators. They have all been charged with arson and burglary and will appear at a children’s court at a later date.

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Local Government Election Results

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• All car advertisers must supply registration or Vehicle Identification Numbers. By law, we are unable to publish listings without those details.

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BARBECUE. Gas . Five burner. Needs clean. New ignition assembly and gas tanks. Both full. VGC. $150. Pascoe Vale. 0419 138 356. VV-YY

BED ENSEMBLE. Single. King Coil. With trundle. EC. $220. Frankston. 0421 461 377. VV-YY

BEDHEAD/BOOK SHELF. Single, for child’s room. Built-in light. Solid yimber. GC. $30. Thomastown. 0428 833 398. VV-YY

BENCH VICE. Small. $10. Seaholme. 9398 2531. VV-YY

BICYCLE. Women’s. Never used. New. $150. Alphington. 0401 226 114 VV-YY

BIKE. Lady’s. 1970p era. Needs new tyres. $50. Seaholme. 9398 2531. VV-YY

BOAT. Aluminium Savage Gull. 4 metre. Hardly used. 6HP Evinrude. Jackets, oars, anchor, no damage. $1500. Wandong. 0418 399 261. VV-YY

BUILDER’S ELECTRICAL POLE. Timber pole with metal power box. $180. Murrindindi area. 0418 564 174. VV-YY

Charolais Cross Cows beef breed with Speckle Park calves at foot. Beautiful outfits. Very quiet. Can deliver. $1650 each. Yarra Valley. 0418 342 848. TT-XX

CAMPER TRAILER. Tru Blu. Heavy Duty. All terrain. 12V accessory outlet plus slide out kitchen. Fully registered. VGC. $4300. Frankston. 0421 461 377. VV-YY

DOG KENNELS. Hard plastic. 1 large, 1 med. VGC. $50 for both. Yarck. 0414 718 812. VV-YY

ENCYCLOPEDIA. World Book. Complete set. Plus World Book Dictonary. VGC. $80. Frankston. 0421 461 377. VV-YY

FIRE SCREEN. 1200mm x 800mm. Plus complete set of fireside tools and stand. EC. $75. Mount Martha. 0438 093 869. VV-YY

FISHING RODS. With reelsm unused. $12 each. Seaholme. 9398 2531. VV-YY

FRIDGES. Two. Working. 1 medium, 1 large. Larger fridge has small dent. Both in good working order. $60 each. Diamond Creek. 0411 121 277 VV-YY

GRANDFATHER CLOCK. 1950s. Needs reset. $700 negotiable. Seaholme. 9398 2531. VV-YY

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GUITAR. Lindsay. Valued at $1500. Sell up to $1000. GC. North Dandenong. 9794 6996. VV-YY

LAURA ASHLEY Cotton Queen Coverlet Set. Size: 220cm x 240cm, plus 2 pillowcases, blue, with small white stripes. Never used. EC. $50. Ashburton. 9885 2203. VV-YY

REGISTRATION PLATES. Personalised. ‘MISUBI’. VGC. $1300. Frankston. 0421 461 377. VV-YY

TRAMPOLINE. 3.9m round jumbo. Spring free, soft edge matt. Hidden frame. Flexi net. VGC. $320. Frankston. 0421 461 377. VV-YY

WELLBEING Circulation Stimulator. VGC. $150. Frankston. 0421 461 377. VV-YY

TO RENT

2 BEDROOM Self-Contained, in small apartment. Kitchen, bathroom, separate toilets. Lounge room. Animal friendly. Close to train station, bus, all shops. $250 per week. Bond upfront. South Morang. 0408 885 413. VV-YY

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LOOKING for a green thum person who enjoys gardening. My front yard has been taken over by weeds. Pruning needs to be done and some light tree branches to be chopped. Not looking for gardener. Balwyn North. 0425 889 747. VV-YY

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRER. For two sewing machines. One is a domestic Singer, the second is an industrial Jenome. Rosanna. 9455 1015. VV-YY

Public Notice of Praecipe Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance

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.

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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 DotLatin, GLOSSA.

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Roberto Leereveld© i n c a r e of Upwey, 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 ROBERTO LEEREVELD since unrebutted lawful Conveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 30274 45609, Proclamation Date 2nd Day of October 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 Roberto Leereveld© in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

Notice of Praecipe Rebecca Ann Zvirbulis© of Marysville, 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 REBECCA PARKER, R.A. PARKER, R A PARKER, Rebecca PARKER, PARKER Rebecca, REBECCA A. Parker, Parker, Rebecca A. PARKER, Rebecca Ann Parker, REBECCA A PARKER, REBECCA A. PARKER, Rebecca A. Parker, Rebecca A. Parker, PARKER REBECCA ANN, Rebecca Ann PARKER, REBECCA ANN PARKER, Rebecca, REBECCA, Rebecca A, Rebecca A., PARKER REBECCA, R.P., RP , RAP , R.A.P., and REBECCA ZVIRBULIS, ZVIRBULIS REBECCA ANN, REBECCA ANN ZVIRBULIS, REBECCA A ZVIRBULIS, REBECCA A. ZVIRBULIS, R.A. ZVIRBULIS, R A ZVIRBULIS, ZVIRBULIS REBECCA, Rebecca A. ZVIRBULIS, Rebecca ZVIRBULIS, ZVIRBULIS Rebecca, REBECCA A. Zvirbulis, Rebecca A. Zvirbulis, Rebecca Zvirbulis, Rebecca Ann Zvirbulis, Rebecca A. Zvirbulis, Rebecca A. Zvirbulis, R.A, RFA, R.F.A., and becaboo.no2@gmail.com., becaboo22@protonmail.com, Gypsy-Mae Rebekah Parker Public Recording Number PRPP4463900051003040453605, Willow-Rose Elanor Parker Public Recording Number RPP4463900051003040452608, 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 RPP4463900051003040454602, Proclamation date the 3rd day of 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 these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Rebecca Ann Zvirbulis© Gypsy-Mae Rebekah Parker©TM, Willow-Rose Elanor Parker©TM in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

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Notice of Praecipe

Rebecca Ann Zvirbulis© of Marysville, 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 REBECCA PARKER, R.A. PARKER, R A PARKER, Rebecca PARKER, PARKER Rebecca, REBECCA A. Parker, Parker, Rebecca A. PARKER, Rebecca Ann Parker, REBECCA A PARKER, REBECCA A. PARKER, Rebecca A. Parker, Rebecca A. Parker, PARKER REBECCA ANN, Rebecca Ann PARKER, REBECCA ANN PARKER, Rebecca, REBECCA, Rebecca A, Rebecca A., PARKER REBECCA, R.P., RP , RAP , R.A.P., and REBECCA ZVIRBULIS, ZVIRBULIS REBECCA ANN, REBECCA ANN ZVIRBULIS, REBECCA A ZVIRBULIS, REBECCA A. ZVIRBULIS, R.A. ZVIRBULIS, R A ZVIRBULIS, ZVIRBULIS REBECCA, Rebecca A. ZVIRBULIS, Rebecca ZVIRBULIS, ZVIRBULIS Rebecca, REBECCA A. Zvirbulis, Rebecca A. Zvirbulis, Rebecca Zvirbulis, Rebecca Ann Zvirbulis, Rebecca A. Zvirbulis, Rebecca A. Zvirbulis, R.A, RFA, R.F.A., and becaboo.no2@gmail.com., becaboo22@protonmail.com, Gypsy-Mae Rebekah Parker Public Recording Number PRPP4463900051003040453605, Willow-Rose Elanor Parker Public Recording Number RPP4463900051003040452608, 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 RPP4463900051003040454602, Proclamation date the 3rd day of 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 these copyright protected financial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Rebecca Ann Zvirbulis© Gypsy-Mae Rebekah Parker©TM, Willow-Rose Elanor Parker©TM in fraudulent debased DogLatin, GLOSSA.

FORM 7

Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 Notice of Acquisition Compulsory Acquisition of Interest in Land

Regulation 16

The South Gippsland Region Water Corporation (ABN 40 349 066 713) (South Gippsland Water) declares that by this notice it acquires the following interest in the land described as 215 Ruby-Fairbank Road, Ruby, Victoria 3953, being part of the land described as Lot 2 on Plan of Subdivision LP218413A and contained in Certificate of Title Volume 10057 Folio 862:

An easement for water supply purposes over that part of the land shown as ‘E-1’ on the plan for creation of easement (Surveyor’s File Ref: 2023110 COE(a) v01) depicted below in accordance with the rights and obligations set out in Memorandum of Common Provisions number AA3127.

Interests Acquired: that of Willem Johannes Andreas Verboon and all other interests. The acquisition is made pursuant to section 130 of the Water Act 1989 for the purpose of the Leongatha Raw Water Pipeline Renewal.

A notice of intention to acquire the interest in the land was served on 2 August 2024. Published with the authority of South Gippsland Water.

For and on behalf of South Gippsland Water

Signed: MARK LYNCH

Name: Mark Lynch

General Manager Infrastructure and Planning

South Gippsland Water

Date21 October 2024

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