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RHONDA IS IN THERAPY

■ Louise Crawford and Ben Grant star in Rhonda Is In Therapy at Fortyfivedownstairs from September 7- 23.

Hoy Polloy Theatre Productions and Baggage Productions present the Australian work which is directed by Wayne Pearn and also features Jamieson Caldwell and Kelly Nash.

Rhonda Is In Therapy explores the themes of loss and grief. After an unimaginable accident, Rhonda takes flight from reality and seeks refuge in a delusional world – searching for emotional and physical relief.

Rhonda Is In Therapy is presented by the team who produced Bridgette Burton’s previous work Killing Jeremy. Burton is the recipient of the R E Ross Trust Playwrights’ Script Development Award and shortlisted for the Griffin Award.

Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Season: Friday, September 7 – Sunday, September 23 Time: Tue- Sat 8pm; Sun 5pm.

Duration: 90 minutes Tickets: Full $40 / Conc $35 / Groups 10+ $30 Bookings: fortyfivedownstairs.com or 9662 9966

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■ Macy Gray, Grammy-winning singing sensation, is to perform in Melbourne on Friday, September 21, as part of the Hamer Hall opening celebrations.

Gray, who has also won MTV and BRIT awards, is touring Australia for the first time in 12 years. This follows fthe release of her seventh studio album Covered.

Gray is visiting Sydney, the Gold Coast and Brisbane and will finish the tour at Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall.

A gifted songwriter and dazzling singer, she kicked off her music career with her debut CD, On How Life Is, whichspawned the classic single I Try. Both the CD and single were massive global hits, with over 25 million units sold.

Macy's film credits include the Training Day, Spiderman, Scary Movie 3 and most recently The Paperboy with John Cusack, Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman and Matthew McConaughey. Tickets are priced from $55-$85.

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Out Of Order

● Tyson White (George), Chris Shaw (The Body), Lachlan McGill (Ronnie), Brett Hyland (Richard) and Sarah King (Jane) rehearse for Out Of Order, being presented by The Basin Theatre Company.

Photo: Sally Larwood ■ The Basin Theatre Company presents ister, planning to spend the evening with Jane Out Of Order by Ray Cooney from August 10 Worthington, one of the Opposition's typists, – September 1 at 8pm, with 2pm matinees on but things go disastrously wrong.

Tickets: $22 incl. refreshments and proAugust 12, 19, 26 at 2pm at The Basin Thegram. atre, Doongalla Rd, The Basin.

Bookings: 1300 784 668 between 7pm and Directed by Bob Bramble, the story tells of Richard Willey, a Government Junior Min- 9 pm or online at www.thebasintheatre.org.au

IT’S ALL ABOUT SEX

■ 5pound theatre presents The Blue Room by David Hare, playing at The Owl and the Pussycat, 34 Swan St, Richmond until August 18 at 7.30pm, with 3pm Saturday matinees.

Arthur Schnitzler wrote Reigen in 1900, only to be charged with obscenity and the play closed on opening night by the Vienna police. Some 77 years later, David Hare freely adapted Reigen to create The Blue Room. Directed by Jason Cavanagh, The Blue Room is all about sex.

The Blue Room features only two actors, a male and a female, each taking on five different roles.

Kaitlyn Clare and Zak Zavod will be embracing these ambitious roles for 5pound theatre’s intimate presentation of this controversial play. Tickets: $23 Full, $18 Concession, Groups $15. Bookings: www.5pound.com.au ● Digital Image: Kaitlyn Clare and Zak Zavod in The Blue Room.

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3-CITY EVENT ■ This year’s nominations for the Helpmann Awards were announced simultaneously on Monday night in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

The 2012 Helpmann Awards Ceremony, the 12th presentation of the Awards, will be held on Monday, September 24 at 8pm at the Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House.

Best Costume Design Laurel Frank Steampowered, Circus Oz Akira Isogawa Romeo & Juliet, The Australian Ballet Tony Maticevski and Richard Nylon Aviary: A Suite for the Bird Phillip Adams BalletLab in Melbourne Festival 2011 Tony Tripp and Tracy Grant-Lord The Importance of Being Earnest Melbourne Theatre Company Best Scenic Design Robert Brill Moby Dick, State Opera of South Australia Gypsy Taylor The Red Tree, Barking Gecko Theatre Company Brian Thomson La Traviata, Opera Australia - Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Tony Tripp The Importance of Being Earnest, Melbourne Theatre Company Best Lighting Design Paul Jackson Little Match Girl, Malthouse Theatre in association with Meow Meow Revolution Paul Jackson Elektra, A Co-Production of West Australian Opera, ThinIce, Perth International Arts Festival and Opera Australia Matthew Marshall The Red Tree, Barking Gecko Theatre Company Nick Schlieper Gross Und Klein (Big and Small), Sydney Theatre Company Best Sound Design Tony David Cray La Traviata, Opera Australia - Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Gareth Fry Kevin Spacey Richard III. The Bridge Project, Produced by The Old Vic, BAM & Neal Street, Australian Season presented by Andrew Kay & Liza McLean Peter Hylenski ● Turn To Page 6

Straight from the Heart: Mar Richardson .. Page 4 Showbiz: Shane burns the keys ............. Page 5 Melbourne People: Been and Seen ......... Page 6 Di Rolle: Farewell to ‘The Circle’ ........... Page 8 Melb. Confidential: Firm must pay refunds .. Page 9 Long Shots: Autograph hunters ............ Page 10 Yvonne Lawrence: Welcome back ......... Page 11 Melb. Extra: Jack Lemmon tribute ....... Page 12 Readers Club: Birthdays, recipes ......... Page 13 Classic Books: Les Miserables .... starts Page 15 Victoria Pictorial: Nostalgic photos ....... Page 18 TV Times Liftout Radio Confidential Local Theatre Country Music

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Bendigo woman jailed ■ Bendigo woman Susan Bateson, 42, is appealing a 14-month jail sentence after she was found guilty of attacking her ex-partner with a glass ashtray after he rejected her sexual advances. She says she was acting in self-defence.

Hunt for charity man ■ Port Fairy Police have doorknocked businesses after some made donations to a man who claimed to be from the Make A Wish Foundation Big Red Money Walk project.

‘Urn knocked over’ ■ Justin Kennedy, 20, has faced Albury Court over a robbery where he allegedly knocked over an urn containing a man’s ashes. He is accused of havingindecently assaulting the dead man’s teenage daughter.

Police oficer quits ■ A Hamilton Police officer is under investigation and has resigned from the force amid allegations of document shredding and lost property.

Minyip woman fined ■ A Minyip woman who grabbed another woman's nose ring and punched her has been fined. Melissa Palmer, 39, pleaded guilty in Horsham Magistrates’ Court to unlawful assault. She has been fined $500.

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ROLE MODELS STAND UP To join these and other remarkable individuals sharing their heartfelt stories of various challenges, goals, motivation, breakthroughs, survival, performance and disappointments visit www.niim.com.au

● Jana Wendt will interview influential ‘Role Models’ on August 16

● Simon McKeon, former Australian of the Year and Philanthropist: "Every person on this planet is a role model.

It is not the exclusive domain of celebrities, those who lead nations or corporations or those who can perform at something better than others. It is of little consequence whether we touch the lives of many or few. Because impacting just one life can be our most profound legacy or our biggest indictment."

● Tommy Hafey, former AFL player and coach: "Role models are important in our lives. Muhammad Ali was one of my greatest role models. Young Gary Ablett Jnr gets on with the job of being a 'real' model to everybody with the way he goes about life. AFL footballers can learn a lot from him."

Aspiring Porch Thoughts ■ Role models come in all sizes, age groups and represent many walks of life, often playing an integral influence on the person we aspire to be; particularly in our formative years.

Generally, we admire their talent, vision, leadership and achievement, turning to them for guidance and inspiration when confronted by many of life's challenges.

Whether role models inspire our sporting pursuits, influence our music genres, help shape our careers, steer us towards fashionable trends or to purchase products, many lead the way to inspire Australians to be more outward focussed on other issues such as community welfare or the environment thereby helping raise awareness and much-needed-funding for health related organisations and personal wellbeing.

Taking on the challenge of making its mark and inspiring us to be more conscious of our health and wellbeing, the Melbourne-based National Institute of Integrative Medicine is staging the inaugural Role Models fundraising event on August 16 at Hilton on the Park.

Hosted by Hamish McLachlan Seven Network and Austereo sports commentator, the night will be moderated by author and journalist, Jana Wendt, who will interview many of Australia's influential 'Role Models' live on stage, including: Ricky Ponting, Lois Peeler, Simon McKeon, Ruslan Kogan, Tommy Hafey, Karen Martini, Delta Goodrem, Michael Kidinski and Jill Baker; to provide interactive, stimulating and personal discussion while relevant and topical issues will be debated.

Guests will also enjoy a gala dinner and entertainment from the Young Talent Time troupe and live music by internationally acclaimed DJ, Grant Smillie.

In the lead-up to the event, some of the ‘Role Models’ who will stand up to raise funds to support the lifechanging work of NIIM providing services and new equipment for the prevention and treatment of cancer and other chronic illnesses, were happy to take time out on their Porches to share their exclusive Thoughts on ‘Role Models’.

- Mark Richardson

● 'Ricky Ponting, former Australian Cricket Captain: "As a sportsman with an international following, a huge responsibility is placed on me. I have always maintained that when you take on the role you sign on for all of the responsibilities and challenges that come your way. My philosophy continues to be one focuses on children - and leading the way for them - our future resources."

● Karen Martini, Australian chef, restaurateur, writer, television presenter, and editor of karenmartini.com: "Wow, Role Models is such a brilliant concept. Role models play such a special role in society, reminding us to be the best that we can be and encouraging us to take risks and follow our 'calling'.

● Ruslan Kogan, CEO, kogan.com "We wouldn't be where we are today without innovation being at the core of everything we do. Inspiring our team to take on the biggest brands in the world, and show what an Australian company is capable of on the global scene, is key to our ongoing business success."

● Jill Baker, Deputy Editor, Herald Sun: "These days I know much more about where I'm heading in this new scary cancer world. I've changed my view on the sort of people I truly admire. The people I admire are those who have gone through great adversity and managed to come out the other side and find a happy life."

● Lois Peeler, Executive Director, Worawa Aboriginal College: "There are many challenges in closing the gap in Indigenous education, as Victoria's only independent Aboriginal school, Worawa is addressing these challenges. Worawa's integrated education, culture and wellbeing model provides a holistic program that is achieving considerable gains in school engagement and success among its students."

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CRAIG BURNS THE KEYS Briefs Tears

● Tim Holding ■ Former First Mildura Irrigation Trust director Frank Dimasi broke down in the witness stand as he told a Supreme Court jury he felt a letter by former Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding was accusing him of breaching the trust of local irrigators, the Sunraysia Daily reports.

To be paid ■ Sub contractors owed hundreds of thousands of dollars after the collapse of the Ararat Prison project will be paid, after an agreement was signed off between the State Government and the Commonwealth and Bendigo Banks.

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■ ESSO Australia has been fined $40,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, reports the Gippsland Times at Sale.

WEDNESDAYS

By Julie Houghton ■ Craig Schneider is one of those keyboard wizards for whom the phrase 'once seen, never forgotten' could have been penned.

There are many fine jazz pianists in Australia, but few entertain as well as Schneider.

After initial training as a classical pianist, Craig discovered the wonderful world of jazz and went on to be one of the first jazz graduates of the Canberra School of Music, and then completed his Master's Degree in Jazz Performance and Arranging and Composition.

Then it was time to hit the stage and strut his stuff.

My first experience of the Schneider magic was in a double piano cabaret show called Burning The Keys, where he teamed with classical pianist Adam Prezewlocki, each having his own grand piano and performing from both classical and jazz genres, with a fair bit of showmanship thrown in.

In fact P.T. Barnum would have been impressed when 6 feet 4 inch Schneider donned the tap shoes and performed a neat tap routine, while still playing the piano.

Then it was into the Peter Allan Hawaiian shirts and maracas, as Schneider is also an accomplished jazz singer.

12.45AM. Cheryl Threadgold, community theatre writer, reports on 3AW. www.3aw.com.au 1.15AM. Jim Sherlock discusses movies/ DVDs with Andrew McLaren. www.3aw.com.au 10AM. Editor Ash Long talks with Denis Scanlan on The Pulse 94.7 www.947thepulse.com

● Craig Schneider

School For Wives

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10PM. Rob Foenander presents Country Crossroads on Casey 97.7 FM www.3ser.org.au

THURSDAYS 9.15AM. Editor Ash Long talks with Bob and Judy Phillips on 3RPP. www.rppfm.com.au 10PM. Kevin Trask presents The Time Tunnel with Walter Williams www.4bc.com.au

Popular jazz standards Young Craig and wife Ruth headed overseas to spend six years as resident pianist at London's Savoy Hotel, with regular gigs at London's jazz venues, and a stint as musical director of the West End show The Rat Pack, Live From Las Vegas.

Being a keen surfer and by this stage with two little girls, Schneider heard the call of the surf and home, and he and Ruth returned home a couple of years ago, to start playing the Melbourne jazz scene again.

Schneider has several recordings on the market, including Swing Still Works For Me, with the Kings Of Swing show band.

Popular jazz standards from this CD will feature in a forthcoming concert at the Peninsula Jazz Club, at Patterson Lakes Community Centre, Thompsons Rd, Patterson Lakes (Melway ref: 97 H6) on Friday August 17 at 8pm.

For this concert, Schneider will be joined by Tim Wilson on saxophone, Ari Farrar on trumpet, Rob Moffat on trombones, Dean Addison on bass and Ron Sandilands on drums.

Schneider will take care of the piano keys and the smooth jazz vocals that are his trademarks.

For those closer to the CBD, Schneider will be guest vocalist with the John Montesante Quartet at The Commune Café, 2 Parliament Place, East Melbourne on Thursday August 16 from 6 pm.

If you love swing and good jazz vocals, make sure you catch Craig Schneider at one of these concerts.

Bookings for Thursday, August 16 at The Commune: 9654 5477.

Bookings for Friday, August 17 at Peninsula Jazz Club: 0422 657 634.

- Julie Houghton

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FRIDAYS AM. Ted Ryan talks racing with Denis Scanlan on The Pulse 94.7 www.947thepulse.com

● John Adam and Harriet Dyer in Bell Shakespeare’s The School For Wives.

Photo: Brett Boardman ■ Bell Shakespeare presents The School For Wives from September 11 – 22 at the Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio.

A beguiling comedy filled to the brim with witty repartee and hilariously misguided decisions, The School For Wives is written by Molierè, translated

by Justin Fleming and directed by Lee Lewis.

This is the story of a man with a problem. He wants desperately to get married but is afraid that a smart woman will cheat on him.

His ingenious solution? Enlist the help of a local convent to raise a girl so stupidly innocent that she won’t know the first thing about cheating – let alone the last. In his mind she will be ever-faithful. The perfect wife. Or is she?

The School For Wives is one of Molierè’s finest comedies and has been raising eyebrows in comic disbelief since it was first performed 350 years ago.

Embracing naivety in all its forms, the play is both funny and moving.

Bookings: 1300 182 183 theartscentre.com.au or 1300 723 038/ticketmaster.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Chess to open ■ Award winning Gale Edwards is directing a new staging of the Tim Rice, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson musical, Chess for a Melbourne season opening next week (beginning Aug. 18).

Tony Bartuccio choreographs and David Piper conducts.

Chess, The Musical opens at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, and is being staged by The Production Company.

The vast includes Silvie Paladino, Martin Crewes, Simon Gleeson, Michael Falzon and Allinta Chidzey.

2.30PM. Jim Sherlock talks movies/DVDs with Denis Walter on 3AW www.3aw.com.au

SUNDAYS 9AM. Mike McColl Jones talks the Top 5 with Bob Phillips on 3RPP. www.rppfm.com.au 12 NOON. Kevin Trask presents That’s Entertainment on 96.5FM. www.innerfm.org.au 8.20PM. Kevin Trask presents The Time Tunnel on Remember When. www.3aw.com.au

MONDAYS 2PM. Yvonne Lawrence presents Life And Style on 3WBC 94.1FM www.3wbc.org.au 8PM. Len Baker presents Harness Review on 97.9FM www.979fm.net 10PM. Kevin Trask presents Memories Are Made Of This on 4BC www.4bc.com.au

TUESDAYS 6AM. Rob Foenander presents The Big Breakfast on 88.3 Southern FM www.southernfm.com.au

ALSO BE LISTENING FOR Julie Houghton discusses the arts on 3MBS-FM, 3MBS Digital, Online www.3mbs.org.au Di Rolle discusses Melbourne entertainment on 3AW, overnights. www.3aw.com.au

AND WATCH FOR Country Crossroads TV show on Aurora Channel 183, Foxtel www.aurora.tv

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Helpmann Awards Nominations

● From Page 3 Peter Hylenski Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular, Dreamworks Animation and Global Creatures present How To Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular Bryan Worthern Foo Fighters w/special guests Tenacious D Stadium Tour 2011, The Frontier Touring Company Best Original Score Clint Bracknell, David Salvaire, Dylan Hooper The Red Tree, Barking Gecko Theatre Company presented by Perth International Arts Festival Jake Heggie Moby Dick, State Opera of South Australia Alan John The White Guard, Sydney Theatre Company David Page Belong, Bangarra Dance Theatre Best Individual Classical Music Performance Matthias Goerne Matthias Goerne - DieWinterreise, Melbourne Recital Centre Susan Graham Susan Graham, Sydney Opera House Presents Evgeny Kissin Evgeny Kissin, Presented by Sydney Symphony and Brisbane Festival Anne-Sophie Mutter Anne-Sophie Mutter plays Beethoven with the Sydney Symphony, Sydney Symphony Best Music Direction Iain Grandage Little Match Girl, Malthouse Theatre in association with Meow Meow Revolution Ian McDonald Songs For Nobodies, Melbourne Theatre Company Richard Mills Elektra, A Co-Production of West Australian Opera, ThinIce, Perth International Arts Festival and Opera Australia Timothy Sexton Moby Dick, State Opera of South Australia Best Chamber & Instrumental Ensemble Concert KURSK: An Oratorio Requiem Presented by Melbourne Festival and Melbourne Recital Centre Syzygy Ensemble – Black Angels Melbourne Recital Centre Tafelmusik 'The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres' Musica Viva Australia Evgeny Kissin Presented by Sydney Symphony and Brisbane Festival Best Symphony Orchestra Concert Master Series 3, 2012 Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Evgeny Kissin Plays Chopin Sydney Symphony Schubert's Great C Major: Signature Sound Sydney Symphony Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony Australian Chamber Orchestra Best International Contemporary Concert Foo Fighters w/ special guests Tenacious D Stadium Tour 2011 Foo Fighters and The Frontier Touring Company PrinceWelcome 2 Australia Prince, Van Egmond Group & Chugg Entertainment Roger Waters' TheWall Live Roger Waters and Live Nation Australasia Sade Sade and Michael Coppel Presents Best Regional Touring Production Julius Caesar Bell Shakespeare Namatjira Big hART

Africa My Darling Patricia, Marguerite Pepper Productions, Performing Lines.

A Malthouse Theatre commission Rainbow's End Riverside Productions Best Contemporary Music Festival Future Music Festival National Tour Future Entertainment Mona Foma Museum of Old and New Art Bluesfest 2012 Peter Noble Vivid Live 2011 Sydney Opera House Presents Best Australian Contemporary Concert Cold Chisel Light The Nitro Tour John Watson Management & John O'Donnell Keith Urban - 'Get Closer' 2011 World Tour Keith Urban and Chugg Entertainment Kylie Anti-Tour B-Sides Demos Rarities 2012 Kylie Minogue and The Frontier Touring Company Kylie Aphrodite Les Folies Tour 2011 Kylie Minogue and The Frontier Touring Company Best Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production Phillip Adams Aviary: A Suite for the Bird. Phillip Adams BalletLab in Melbourne Festival 2011 Danielle Micich Driving IntoWalls. Barking Gecko Theatre Company Lloyd Newson Can We Talk About This? DV8 presented by Sydney Opera House Stephen Page ID from Belong. Bangarra Dance Theatre Best Choreography in a Musical KellyAykers Annie. John Frost, Power Arts, QPAC and Two Left Feet Productions Michael Bennett A Chorus Line. Tim Lawson in association with the Adelaide Festival Centre Kelly Devine Rock of Ages. Rodney Rigby and the Rock of Ages Australia Management LLC Andrew Hallsworth An Officer and a Gentleman. John Frost, Sharleen Cooper Cohen, Power Arts and Chun-Soo Shin Best Direction of a Musical Michael Bennett A Chorus Line. Tim Lawson in association with the Adelaide Festival Centre Kristin Hanggi Rock of Ages. Rodney Rigby and the Rock of Ages Australia Management LLC Roger Hodgman Grey Gardens. The Production Company Simon Phillips An Officer and a Gentleman. John Frost, Sharleen Cooper Cohen, Power Arts and Chun-Soo Shin Best Direction of an Opera Bruce Beresford Of Mice & Men. Opera Australia Leonard Foglia Moby Dick. State Opera of South Australia Matthew Lutton Elektra. A Co-Production of West Australian Opera, ThinIce, Perth International Arts Festival and Opera Australia Francesca Zambello La Traviata. Opera Australia - Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Best Direction of a Play Benedict Andrews Gross Und Klein (Big and Small).

Sydney Theatre Company Rachael Maza Jack Charles V The Crown. Ilbijerri Theatre Company

Simon Phillips Songs For Nobodies, Melbourne Theatre Company Sam Strong The Boys, Griffin Theatre Company Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical Euan Doidge A Chorus Line. Tim Lawson in association with the Adelaide Festival Centre Brent Hill Rock of Ages. Rodney Rigby and the Rock of Ages Australia Management LLC Bert LaBonte An Officer and a Gentleman. John Frost, Sharleen Cooper Cohen, Power Arts and Chun-Soo Shin Todd McKenney Annie. John Frost, Power Arts, QPAC and Two Left Feet Productions Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical Francine Cain Rock of Ages. Rodney Rigby and the Rock of Ages Australia Management LLC Nancye Hayes Grey Gardens, The Production Company Debora Krizak A Chorus Line. Tim Lawson in association with the Adelaide Festival Centre Tara Morice Fat Swan - An Adults Only Panto.

Showqueen Productions Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play Patrick Brammall Clybourne Park. Melbourne Theatre Company Bob Hornery The Importance of Being Earnest.

Melbourne Theatre Company Alex Menglet Julius Caesar. Bell Shakespeare Trevor Stuart As You Like It. La Boite Theatre Company Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play Justine Clarke Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Sydney Theatre Company Kris McQuade Neighbourhood Watch. Belvoir Robyn Nevin Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.

Belvoir Miranda Otto The White Guard. Sydney Theatre Company Best Male Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera James Clayton The Tales of Hoffmann. West Australian Opera Conal Coad The Marriage of Figaro. Opera Australia Grant Doyle Moby Dick. State Opera of South Australia Douglas McNicol La Fanciulla del West. Opera Queensland Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera Orla Boylan Elektra. A Co-Production of West Australian Opera, ThinIce, Perth International Arts Festival and Opera Australia Lorina Gore Moby Dick. State Opera of South Australia Suzanne Johnston Albert Herring. Victorian Opera Dominica Matthews The Marriage of Figaro. Opera Australia Best New Australian Work Paul Capsis and Julian Meyrick Angela's Kitchen. Griffin Theatre Company David Chisholm Kursk: An Oratorio Requiem.

Melbourne Recital Centre, in associa-

tion with Melbourne Festival Marn Deans, Marcia Ferguson, Bruce Gladwin, Nicki Holland, Simon Laherty, Sarah Mainwaring, Scott Price, Kate Sulan, Brian Tilley & David Woods Ganesh Versus the Third Reich.

Malthouse Theatre & Melbourne Festival with a Back to Back Theatre Production Elena Kats-Chernin Symphonia Eluvium. Brisbane Festival Joanna Murray-Smith Songs For Nobodies. Melbourne Theatre Company Best Comedy Performer Wil Anderson Wilarious. Token Events Judith Lucy Nothing Fancy. Token Events Tim Minchin Tim Minchin vs The Orchestras Round II. Fox in the Snow Sam Simmons About TheWeather. Token Events Best Cabaret Performer TrevorAshley Diamonds are for Trevor. Showqueen Productions, Luckiest Productions and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Meow Meow Little Match Girl. Malthouse Theatre in association with Meow Meow Revolution Moira Finucane with Rhonda Burchmore, Deborah Conway, Dei Roten Punkte, Pamela Rabe, Phillip Adams' BalletLab, Meow Meow, Vika & Linda Bull, Kamahi Djordon King as Constantina Bush & The Bushettes, Sosina Wogayehu and Burlesque Hour artistes Maude Davey, Holly Durant & Harriet Ritchie Burlesque Hour LOVES Melbourne Finucane & Smith, with Auspicious Arts & fortyfivedownstairs Caroline Nin Caroline Nin - Hymne A Piaf.

Melbourne Recital Centre Best Presentation for Children White by CatherineWheels Theatre Company Arts Centre Melbourne and Sydney Opera House in partnership with Adelaide Festival Centre, Windmill Theatre Company and Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre The Red Tree Barking Gecko Theatre Company presented by Perth International Arts Festival Statespeare Created by shake & stir theatre co Boats Terrapin Puppet Theatre Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production CIRCA Circa Raoul La Compagnie du Hanneton presented by Perth International Arts Festival The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik:Deep Sea Explorer Perth Theatre Company presents a Weeping Spoon production The Man the Sea Saw by Wolfe Bowart SpoonTree Productions Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production Waangenga Blanco Belong. Bangarra Dance Theatre Daryl Brandwood HELIX. The HELIX Project Chen Wen 2 One Another. Sydney Dance Company Paul White Anatomy of an Afternoon. Sydney Festival Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production Kirstie McCracken Double Think. Produced by Force Majeure. Presented by Arts House and Force Majeure in association with Melbourne Festival.

Tara Soh Proximity. Australian Dance Theatre Brooke Stamp Aviary: A Suite for the Bird. Phillip Adams BalletLab in the Melbourne Festival 2011 Charmene Yap 2 One Another. Sydney Dance Company Best Male Performer in an Opera Anthony Dean Griffey Of Mice & Men. Opera Australia Jay Hunter Morris Moby Dick. State Opera of South Australia Rosario La Spina Turandot. Opera Australia Gianluca Terranova La Traviata. Opera Australia – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Best Female Performer in an Opera Rachelle Durkin The Tales of Hoffmann. West Australian Opera Susan Foster Turandot. Opera Australia Eva Johansson Elektra. A Co-Production of West Australian Opera, ThinIce, Perth International Arts Festival and Opera Australia Emma Matthews La Traviata. Opera Australia - Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Best Male Actor in a Musical TrevorAshley Fat Swan - An Adults Only Panto.

Showqueen Productions Justin Burford Rock of Ages. Rodney Rigby and the Rock of Ages Australia Management LLC Mitchell Butel The Mikado. Opera Australia Anthony Warlow Annie. John Frost, Power Arts, QPAC and Two Left Feet Productions Best Female Actor in a Musical Anita Louise Combe A Chorus Line. Tim Lawson in association with the Adelaide Festival Centre Amanda Harrison An Officer and a Gentleman. John Frost, Sharleen Cooper Cohen, Power Arts and Chun-Soo Shin Amy Lehpamer Rock of Ages. Rodney Rigby and the Rock of Ages Australia Management LLC Pamela Rabe Grey Gardens. The Production Company Best Male Actor in a Play Bille Brown The Histrionic. Malthouse Theatre & Sydney Theatre Company Paul Capsis Angela's Kitchen. Griffin Theatre Company Jack Charles Jack Charles V The Crown. Ilbejerri Theatre Company Colin Friels Red. Melbourne Theatre Company Best Female Actor in a Play Cate Blanchett Gross Und Klein (Big and Small).

Sydney Theatre Company Robyn Nevin Neighbourhood Watch. Belvoir Bernadette Robinson Songs For Nobodies. Melbourne Theatre Company Helen Thomson Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.

Belvoir Best Ballet or Dance Work Aviary: A Suite for the Bird Phillip Adams BalletLab in Melbourne Festival 2011 MASS Dancenorth Anatomy of an Afternoon Martin del Amo, Performing Lines and Sydney Festival Can We Talk About This?

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Di Jack at Festival Hall

● Jack White ■ There is nothing like a visit to Festival Hall and shaking my tail feather to try and get rid of the flu That is exactly what I did when Jack White was in town. I am a huge Jack White fan.

He put on some great rock n roll/blues Jack White style. It was a long time for me since I had been to Festival Hall.

It was certainly a place I went to a lot as a teenager to see people like PJ Proby (remember him?) and of course The Beatles.

It was as cavernous as ever and I was actually sitting in a cage to watch Jack White.

But there was something familiar and rock n roll about it that I remembered and I liked being there.

I don’t think I would have gone back there if it hadn’t been for Jack or Bob Dylan.

However it suited Jack and the crowd loved him: the women wanted him and the men wanted to be like him.

His band - all female - was brilliant and the blue hue that hung over the stage all night with the blue lighting and the pale blue dresses the girls wore, was reminiscent of a painting coming to life. It worked for me.

You have to be a Jack White afficiando to “get him”. Jack was in The White Stripes.

In fact he has been a man of many bands, but this time it w3as him on his own, singing songs from his first solo album Blunderbuss!

He has in fact two bands: one all-female and one all-male, and each band do not know who will be playing until the morning of the gig.

He also does not play to a set list which is most unusual and allows for an even closer look at how he works and how that band just loves performing with him.

The album was released through White’s own label Third Man Music. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 138,000 copies.

Rolling Stone magazine referred to him as The White Stuff and in their review said of him: “The man of a million bands finally steps out on his own – and in grand style” Featuring on the front cover of the June Issue of Rolling Stone they said of him: ‘The New King of Rock’.

He really is something else. I just loved his concert and tried to get tickets in Sydney for his concert there, and it had been sold out for weeks.

I love my job!

■ I was sad to hear of yet another brilliant wit and raconteur and great writer leaving us: the wonderful celebrated author, satirist and political commentator Gore Vidal.

Renowned for his fabulous quotes I can’t resist sharing this week with a couple of his best!

Gore Vidal … on US politicians – “The United States was founded by the brightest people in the country – and we haven’t seen them since.”

On John F Kennedy … “He was one of the most charming men I’ve ever known. He was also one of the very worst Presidents.”

On procreation – “Never has children, only grandchildren.”

And finally in true Gore Vidal style – on the secret to a happy life .. “Never pass up a chance to have sex or appear on television.”

For SAD FAREWELL FOR ‘THE CIRCLE’

■ As a publicist I was sad to hear of the demise of The Circle.

The decision makers at Channel 10 axed the wrong show in my opinion.

However, that being said, the decision has been made and 35 good hard working people are now out of work.

As a friend of the show I was very disappointed to hear the news as it affects the lives of the people I have worked with and grown to be very fond of.

These are behind the scenes people who are the valuable cogs, if you like, of what makes a television show make it to the screens.

People like Jennifer Lenne, a wonderful warm capable efficient producer who looked after the cooking segments on the show, with a smile that lit up the room and never was anything too much trouble for her.

Jen loved her job on The Circle and was a most popular member of The Circle team. I will miss her.

Dan Lake, who looked after music was so efficient and detailed in his job, and his casual manner was always a delight to work with knowing that at the end of the day he knew his stuff.

He loves music, knows a lot about it, and enjoyed putting together the logistics of having music personalities and acts on The Circle.

Dan knew what would work on the show, and being a publicist I would try and make it work from my end and if it wasn’t right Dan would tell me.

I will miss that.

with leading Melbourne publicist DI ROLLE

● Brian Cadd and Billy Thorpe Tom Fahey is effi- ment is presenting the Bandstand, Sounds cient and has wonder- 10th Anniversary Tour and Countdown,“ ful people skills. The of Long Way To The says Michael Chugg. smiles and hugs will be Top, still rockin’ after “A Long Way To missed when going all these years The Top honours the into Channel 10. …more than 20 rock music that changed us, Mindy Stacey, one legends from the 60s, both individually and of the decision makers 70s and 80s. as a nation. It was the of the show, was alsoundtrack to our Melbourne is first ways enthusiastic. Al- cab off the rank (Fri., youth and we lived for ways balancing many Oct. 5), then Sydney, it and by it.” balls in the air.

“This is a big and and I save the best until Newcastle happy trip down Brisbane. last: Pam Barnes.

Tickets go on sale memory lane, an acAn icon of live teletion-packed show vision in Australia, on Friday (Aug. 10).

It has been a de- with the big artists Pam led the Logiewinning Hey Hey It’s cade since the record- playing their big hits, Saturday to many vic- breaking Long Way To one after the other. It The Top rock music doesn’t get any better tories.

Her knowledge of extravaganza blazed than this.” live television is unique its way around AusWhere the 2002 and her love of the in- tralia. tour included music dustry palatable.

More than 200,000 released up to the 70s, She led The Circle ecstatic Australian the 10th anniversary to a Logie-winning fans revelled in the opshow within 12 months portunity to revive the of it being on air. music that defined A leader among their generations. leaders, there is none October, provbetter than Pam ingInyou can’t keep a Barnes in the industry. good thing down, 17 When television legends of Australian stations make such decisions for “fiscal rea- rock will reunite for the sons” they sometimes Long Way To The Top forget who they actu- 10th Anniversary Conally have in their certs.

“Well before CDs, clutches and who they itunes and You Tube, are losing.

Australians were devoted to live concerts, vinyl singles and LPs ■ Chugg Entertain- and of course unmissable shows like

● Gore Vidal

show features bands that had massive hits in the 80s, notably MiSex, Dragon and Noiseworks.

The reunion tour will celebrate a major landmark in Australian live music and act as a performance legacy to one of its instigating producers, the late and great Billy Thorpe who passed away in 2007.

“Billy Thorpe was an icon, a freakishly talented bloke who had a huge impact on music history in this country,” says Michael Chugg.

“We miss him terribly and this reunion tour of A Long Way To The Top was a good opportunity to recogniswe the man, the musician and our mate.

“We’ve bought Ian Moss on board to perform this special part of the show. How we are going to re-create ‘Billy in the room’ is a moment not to be missed.

“The original concert took its inspiration from an ABC TV documentary series.

“When screened in August 2011 it became the most successful television series documentary ever

Long way

● Dragon

on Australian music and when released on DVD , A Long Way To The Top became the highest selling Australian music DVD in history.

“A 3 DVD/CD set compilation of live performances from the 2002 LWTTT – Live in Concert will be released by ABC Music on Friday (Aug. 10) to coincide with the ticket-on-sale.

Extra backstage interview material and a hilarious Behind The Scenes documentary - a ‘Rockumentary’ if you will – are also included.

A re broadcast of the original series will be run on ABC2 from Sunday (Aug. 12) for six weeks.

It stars Axion, Brian Cadd, Dragon, Marcia Hines, Col Joye, Masters Apprentices’ Jim Keays, Dinah Lee, Mi-Sex, Russell Morris, Ian Moss, Noiseworks, Doug Parkinson, Little Pattie, Glenn Shorrock, Spectrum, Lucky Starr, Chains Matt Taylor & Phil Manning and John Paul Young.

Produced by Amanda Perlman and Michael Chugg for Chugg Entertainment ● Turn to P45

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Confidential Melbourne

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

GOLDSMITH AND ASSOCIATES MUST PAY $81,500 REFUNDS

Bitch Melbourne’s Secrets

Karen takes on HRV

■ ‘Trots’ driver Karen Kendall has taken on Harness Racing Victoria, with an application to Judge John Nixon of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Ms Kendall, 46, wanted her ‘B’ licence upgraded to ‘A’ class, to allow her to drive at Melton.

Stewards replied earlier this year that Kendall, who is a fifth generation participant in the sport, had been involved in frequent rule breaches.

The Acting Chairman of Stewards had detailed six cautions, 10 peanlties and three reprimands.

“While I sympathise with the applicant who is clearly a competent, and on her own admission, a competitive driver, I cannot, on the evidence, do anything other than dismiss this application,: Judge Nixon said.

Birthday wish for Andrew

PHOTO: FACEBOOK

● Andrew McManus ■ Melbourne entertainment promoter Andrew McManus has been pictured on Facebook this week, standing by himself, with a miniature birthday cake to celebrate turning 51.

It has been a topsy-turvy life for the high-spirited McManus. Press articles over the past year have detailed how he was bankrupted (temporarily), how his Byron Bay holiday home burnt to the ground, and how a number of his companies have collapsed.

His lawyers stressed, in a report published in The Age, that at all times McManus has acted honourably in relation to his commercial dealings.

There has been considerable bad luck for Andrew. In the past McManus was mugged with $50,000 concert proceeds going missing. His marriage to Jacqueline collapsed earlier this year, and he was hospitalised with injured vertabrae.

Many happy returns.

■ Investors caught up in an online cold-calling scam will receive over $80,000 following action taken by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

The Federal Court in Melbourne made orders against Goldsmith and Associates Pty Ltd that will result in approximately $81,500 of previously frozen funds being distributed to investors.

The orders obtained by ASIC also prevent Goldsmith from carrying on a financial services business for 10 years, and require the removal of all promotional material on any Goldsmith website.

The company must also disconnect all company phone numbers used to promote the scam.

ASIC alleged Goldsmith conducted a cold-calling scam out of Melbourne between August and December last year.

Goldsmith promoted investments in financial products by cold calling investors around Australia who in turn were directed to false financial product information contained on a website: goldsmith andassociates.com At no time did Goldsmith hold an Australian Financial Services Licence which is required under the Corporations Act.

ASIC’s investigation revealed that 31 investors deposited a total of $364,000 into a bank account operated by Goldsmith.

The Federal Court made declarations that Goldsmith made false representations to investors and engaged in dishonest conduct and misleading and deceptive conduct.

Specifically, the Court found Goldsmith falsely represented that it: ■ was a successful, established and reputable provider of financial services ■ had a history of generating investment returns for its clients ■ would invest clients’ funds in financial products in order to generate a return on clients’ investments, and

■ the return of any amounts initially invested by clients was guaranteed.

Goldsmith informed investors it would generate returns on their behalf through trading in products such as shares, futures options and contracts for difference.

ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell, said this was another step in ASIC’s campaign to shut down cold-calling scams.

“Where possible, ASIC will freeze the bank accounts of fraudulent companies and seek court orders removing them from the industry.

“Often in such scams, the money is gone, so ASIC is pleased to be able to return any money to investors whenever it can.”

He said he conduct of Goldsmith is not dissimilar to other coldcalling scams, against which ASIC has previously taken action, including: ■ AustraliaAFT Finance Market Pty Ltd ■ Golden Sparrow Pty Ltd ■ City Index Australasia Pty Ltd ■ West Trade Pty Ltd ■ Dellingworth Pty Ltd ASIC is targeting online scams particularly to those involving cold calls, Mr Kell said.

BANKRUPT MANAGED COMPANY ON 38 OCCASIONS: COURT FINDS

■ A former Victorian director has pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to 38 charges of managing a corporation whilst disqualified.

Glenton John Wall, of South Morang, became a bankrupt in December 2008 and was automatically disqualified from managing a corporation until he is discharged from bankruptcy.

The Court heard that, between March and November 2009, whilst disqualified, Wall engaged in acts of management involving Xelon Ltd (in liquidation) on 38 separate occasions.

Xelon was a Melbourne-based company which carried on the business of providing in-house entertainment, online education and other e-commerce business solutions.

Wall assisted Xelon to enter a failed joint venture project, under which it was to install entertainment systems in several Queensland serviced apartment properties.

Wall was convicted of all 38 charges, was placed on an 18-month recognisance and was ordered to pay a penalty of $2000.

Australian Securities and Investment Commissioner Greg Tanzer said the outcome highlights the consequences for disqualified directors that continue to manage corporations.

“This case demonstrates ASIC’s commitment to protect the public by pursuing disqualified directors that manage corporations,” Mr Tanzer said.

Wall has not yet been discharged from bankruptcy and remains banned from managing corporations.

The matter was heard before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and was prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.

Rumour Mill Hear It Here First

The Proverbial Creek

■ Melbourne-based Today Tonight reporter Jonathan Creek has quit the TV show after allegedly sharing in half the $52,000 proceeds of a Woman’s Day photo fee.

Creek was said to have tipped off whereabouts of Simone Callahan.

● Jonathan Creek

How good is this?

■ A high-profile Melbourne company is in for a surprise when it tries to sack one of its top executives next month. The exec quietly re-joined the union a few months back. The Rumour Mill predicts that once the Union discovery is made, a quiet pay-out equalling at least two years’ pay, will be the result.

E-Mail: Editor@MelbourneObserver.com.au

Whispers

Must pay ■ The Transport Accident Commission has been ordered to pay County Court legal costs of Natasha Grillinzoni, a child injured in an accident. The order was mnade by VCAT Senior Member Ian Proctor.

Bid fails

■ A $2.5 million bid to buy the Grand Hotel at Warrandyte has failed at auction. Agents CBRE are still negotiating with potential buyers.

Jailed

■ Wesley Rowan Moss, 41, of Benalla, has been jailed for at least nine months after assaulting his wife, breaking her nose.

Moss had a 44-page criminal history handed to Magistrate Stella Stuthridge at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court.

Benefit

● Darryl Cotton ■ An announcement is expected to be made this month for a benefit concert to honour Darryl Cotton (obituary, Page 10). The concert will be announced by long-time manager Jeff Joseph.

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AUTOGRAPH HUNTERS

Freemasonry - the original men’s shed

Our Doors are Open!

Community, camaraderie and men's mental health

Brothers in laughter at Bendigo Quarterly Communication: Ian Cuss, Barry Bolitho, Geoff Thompson and Nigel Holloway With the continuing interest in men's health, particularly mental health, and the cause of health issues facing men in Australia, it is interesting to consider how men have built a sense of community in the past.

'Sense of community' or the feeling of belonging to and being an integral part of a larger group, has been linked to good mental health since SB Sarason first suggested the idea in 1975.

In recent years, the broader power of bonding among community members and its importance to personal and collective wellbeing has enjoyed an increased recognition.

Finding a community space that provides men with the opportunity to experience brotherly love and safety in their masculinity is widely recognised as one of the keys to good mental and physical health for Australian men.

The birth of the Men's Shed movement is based on the idea that, "Good health is based on many factors including feeling good about yourself, being productive and valuable to your community, connecting with friends and maintaining an active body and an active mind," said Freemasons Victoria's Grand Master Bob Jones.

This could easily be a rewritten explanation of some of Freemasonry's underlying principles.

Grand Master Bob Jones says that Freemasonry provides men with the opportunity for selfdiscovery, personal development, spiritual growth and community service, based on the fundamental Masonic ideal of living a principled life.

Deputy Grand Superintendant of Membership Jim Puohotaua says that discovering Freemasonry gave him the perspective and self-awareness to become a happier, healthier person.

"Before I became a Freemason, anything that held me up or interfered with my plans made me furious. I was full of this terrible internal rage," said Mr Puohotaua.

"Freemasonry taught me to be calm. It reminds me to view things from the other person's point of a view. A mistake is no big deal. A delay is irrelevant in the scheme of things. You learn the futility of letting emotions take control of your life."

"My daughter has said to her mother a number of times that I should have been a Freemason years ago," he said.

Jim is part of the new wave of Freemasons, who believe that sharing the benefits of Freemasonry is part of the community service that all Freemasons owe to their fellow man.

He says that the benefits of knowing that you are part of a global organisation dedicated to doing good works, that there are people looking out for you and that your brothers in Freemasonry will always meet you 'on the level' is incredibly powerful in giving a man confidence and building strength of character."

To find out more about Freemasonry, how to become a member, attend upcoming public events, or to take a tour of the Masonic Centre, please visit www.freemasonsvic.net.au or 'Like' our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ freemasonsvic for the most up to date information.

■ Veteran Melbourne presenter Peter Smith, if late, apologises to friends, saying he was held up because of autographs.

He adds that it took 15 minutes to convince a youngster to take one.

Boom, tish!

Many entertainers are in the public eye, and fans seek a scribble.

Newspaper editors are rarely asked!

Long Shots was having a chat outside Darryl Cotton’s memorial service last Wednesday, with an old mate, Nine News reporter Brett McLeod.

A DC fan, David, came up and asked for Brett's autograph. Brett duly obliged.

Another DC fan John Moreland of Hampton, a loyal reader of this paper, said to David: "Why not get an autograph from Mr Showbiz himself, Ash Long, from the Melbourne Observer?"

David looked me up and down once, broke eye contact, and confided with the footpath: "No thanks."

It’s always good to get a reminder, isn’t it!

● Peter Smith

Long Shots

editor@ melbourneobserver.com.au

“For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

Free advice

Observer Treasury Thought For The Week ■ With all the interruptions for commercials, it takes longer to watch an old movie than it took to make it.

Observer Curmudgeon ■ Here’s a tip from an old Editor to Mrs Dempster, who frequently phones the Observer office with the opening remarks: “I stopped buying your newspaper long ago.”

Mrs Dempster then details her many complaints about each current issue.

Mrs Dempster: $1.95 doesn’t buy you rights to a full-scale argument.

That position was filled 35 years ago at St John’s, Epping.

People Mr Darryl Cotton

with Ash Long, Editor

● Brett McLeod

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- Oscar Wilde

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● Darryl Cotton, as remembered in a commermorative card handed to mourners at a memorial service at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, last Wednesday. It was inscribed: “Some people exist, some people live. What haven’t I done?”

■ Last week’s Melbourne Observer led with the front-page ‘Goodbye Mate’ headline dedicated to entertainer Darryl Cotton who died on July 27, at the age of 62.

It was ‘full house’ at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday with family, friends and fans gathered for a funeral service that included video clips of Darryl’s time with pop groups Zoot and Frieze, as a solo artist, and as host of The Early Bird Show on Channel 10.

Fans standing four-deep, lined a city block, for an hour before the service. Many clutched LP covers and rock music memorabilia.

Friend of 44 years, Jeff Joseph, led the service, with many showbiz friends supporting Darryl’s wife of 35 years, ‘Chez’, daughter Amy and son Tim. Those in attendance included personalities Ernie and Glenys Sigley, Wilbur Wilde, Wendy Stapleton, Daryl Braithwaite, Bill Duff, Issi Dye,Tony Healey, Buddy England, Tracy Bartram and Marcie Jones.

Long-time friend Richard Rushton read a moving ‘farewell’ letter written by Darryl, whilst at John Fawkner Hospital undergoing treatment for liver cancer. Darryl recalled meeting Cheryl at Armstrong Studios. A recording of Darryl performing Tenterfield Saddler was accompanied by a selection of family photographs.

Son Tim led the tributes: “I couldn’t be more proud to have him as my Dad.” Daughter Amy gave thanks to her Dad for being a perfect husband and father, for having such a close family, for teachings of morals and ethics.

Russell Morris: “He was like a light that entered your life.” Jim Keays said Darryl was irreplaceable in their trio act, and that his music would live on.

Promoter Dennis Smith spoke of Darryl’s early days in Adelaide, and how he appeared in this year’s Go! Show reunion tour, performing in Sydney as recently as May, just before being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.

Radio man Derryn Hinch noted on 3AW that Darryl Cotton was a non-smoker and non-drinker, and was very health-minded.

Greg Evans spoke of days of playing Darryl’s music at 3XY, and described him as “the nice guy of the business” who put other people first.

Ronnie Burns traced Darryl’s career from their early days, to more recent years when they toured as Cotton, Burns and Morris; later Cotton, Keays and Morris when Ronnie moved to Tasmania.

Moving tribute letters were read from Beeb Birtles and Normie Rowe.

Other tributes were offered by friends Leanne Jonas, Bruce Hutchins, Annie and Angus O’Loughlin. Agent Graham McKeay summed up their feelings: “What a champion bloke.”

A white pine casket, with messages and tributes from close friends, was carried from the theatre by pall bearers.

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IT’S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS

Bakery troubles

■ Australia is in the grip of a ‘flu virus bug that has hit us like a tsunami.

People, me included, are being struck down and laid low, in some cases, for weeks.

When I felt that I had beaten the bug my doctor gave me an extra week of doing nothing. He said that many of his patients when they think they are better, go back to work, and then relapse with symptoms worse than the original.

There is not much you can take to make your raspy throat feel better except honey and lemon, because by the time you get to the stage when your head feels like a pumpkin, your eyes are swollen and running, and you are sneezing and wheezing your way through sleepless nights it’s too late for anything- you are in the grip of the ‘bug’.

You can’t even read to take your mind off your malady.

Yvonne’s Column

Proud of green and gold ■ I’m glad he gave me an extra week because I had a chance to watch the Olympics from start to finish without any interruptions and it also brought home to me that it is an ill wind that does nobody any good. More about that later.

For someone who is not into sport in a big way I watched every second of every event, and marvelled at the prowess of those competing, I had the chance to see the best athletes in the world.

How proud I was of that green and gold, and how disappointed I was at some of the negative remarks from the commentators.

The opening of the games was spectacular. I loved every minute of it, and the Queen arriving by helicopter was the icing on the cake.

I could just hear Prince Harry saying, “go on Granny, be in it”.

Bloack and blue ankles ■ The games also gave me the chance to reminisce about the two sports I played and enjoyed in days of yore: hockey and badminton.

At school we were known as the ‘fearless fourth’ and we took no prisoners. We played with passion and enthusiasm. Mum could never understand why my ankles were always black and blue.

I played every stroke with those Olympic competitors and reminisced about those enjoyable rough and tumble days at school.

Hockey was the only team game that I played, and I loved it – injuries and all.

Badminton on the other hand took me back for a different reason and as I watched the girls with the eyes of a hawk. I mentally played every minute of the game with them.

I also met my first boyfriend when I started to play

I was in urgent need of a hairdresser. This was not the look that I could live with!

A bad hair day saps me of any confidence and self esteem.

I’d lost my mojo with the bug and now I’d lost my power of negotiating.

I’m sure readers will identify with the loss of confidence when having a ‘bad hair day’.

Unfortunately my hairdresser had eloped sometime during my convalescence and the recorded message relayed that she didn’t know when she would return.

Now I had to find another hairdresser, or wear a hat until Maggie returned to work.

And this is what I mean when I say ‘it’s an ill wind’ A friend recommended a new hairdresser who was local and suggested I try him. I will owe her one forever because I found a hairdresser who gave me a new look and restored my mojo.

I felt I could conquer the world as I skipped out of the salon exuding chutzpah and self-confidence in spades.

Introducing the team with Yvonne Lawrence yvonne.lawrence@bigpond.com

badminton, and it wasn’t long before he partnered me.

What a team we made!

Hard thought challenges ■ Gosh, when I think back, what a time we had, travelling to rival clubs for hard fought challenges. And what a crush I had on Malcolm. I wonder what he is doing now. I wonder if he is still alive and watching the games and thinking about his first teenage romance.

By today’s standards of course, we put more energy into the game than actually pursuing our romance. No alcohol for our team after a match, we had cakes and soft drink. And not one of us smoked either. That all came later.

I wondered if my colleague and friend Di Rolle was watching the Games whilst sipping lemon and honey in her sick bed with her cat curled up with her?

Her column is the first page I turn to every week. It’s always interesting, but the personal bits and pieces she writes mirrors who she is - a talented PR consultant, and a caring person with a delicious sense of humour.

You can just tell that she ‘loves her job.’

Hair doing its own thing ■ Finally when I got out of bed and my head had returned to normal size I looked in the mirror thinking that it was time for a bit of lipstick and make-up to buck me up, but I was horrified to see my hair was doing its own thing and hanging like strings to my shoulders.

■ Now I have to tell you about this salon and the three talented people who star in it.

Geoffrey who trained in Melbourne and Hong Kong is one of those cutters you only read about. He takes the time to ask you what you want and then proceeds to cut and shape your hair.

He doesn’t talk much, which is the way I like my hairdressers to be.

Grace does the shampooing, and what a head massage she gives you. I’d had a headache for weeks with the ‘flu and her relaxing head and temple massage gave me the most wonderful feeling of relief and wellbeing. Certainly better than painkillers.

And Wayne takes your money and chats to you. I haven’t had a chance to talk to him yet, but I bet there is a fascinating story.

The name of the salon is Euphoric, and it is located at168 Elgar Road, Box Hill South.

The telephone number is 9808 2578 or mobile 0425 444 031. The Salon Director and hairdresser extraordinaire is Geoffrey Hung.

And Maggie dear, you’ve lost me forever, so enjoy your honeymoon.

Keep warm, keep well ■ If you have the ‘flu, remember to keep up with the fluids Next week, I’ll tell you about a bricklayer I found who not only arrives when he says he will, but is a real craftsman. I call him Mr. Punctuality.

More about him next week. Keep warm, keep well!

- Yvonne Contact: Editor Melbourne Observer, P.O Box 1278, Research 3095

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Showbiz Briefs season back in its new home, the refurbished Winners named Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall.

■ Katharine Brisbane is the co-recipient of the coveted 2012 J C Williamson Award, awarded to distinguished members of Australia's live entertainment industry for their extraordinary contribution to the industry.

It was announced earlier this year that the late Dr Jimmy Little would be a 2012 recipient of this award.

Katharine Brisbane is renowned in Australia for her dedication to Australian theatre, as a respected reviewer, a zealous advocate for the industry and its people, and an adventurous publisher of Australian plays and performing arts history.

Daniel Carter is this year’s winner of the Brian Stacey Award for Emerging Australian Conductors.

Daniel received an $8000 prize.

MSO looks to 2013

■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra this week announced its 2013 season, the Orchestra’s first under the direction of Chief Conductor Sir Andrew Davis and the first full

To celebrate the beginning of Sir Andrew’s tenure as Chief Conductor, the MSO will present an exhilarating and joyous Gala on April 27, 2013 which will include, among other works, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, featuring four solo singers from Australia and around the world.

Across the season Sir Andrew will lead the MSO through works by Strauss, Elgar, Berlioz, Mozart, Tippett, Verdi and Britten.

‘Top Girls’ by MTC ■ Top Girls is ground-breaking playwright Caryl Churchill’s daring response to the rise of Margaret Thatcher, and its subject of female power is as pertinent today as it was in the 1980s.

One of 20th century’s classic plays, Top Girls finds a perfect match in the uniquely talented Jenny Kemp, who will direct an all-female cast including Anita Hegh and Nikki Shiels.

Top Girls opens Thursday, August 30 at 8pm at The MTC Theatre, Sumner.

Season Dates: August 25 to September 29.

Opening Night: Thursday, August 30 at 8pm

Booking Details: The MTC Theatre Box Office 8688 0800 or mtc.com.au Tickets from $56 (Under 30s just $33)

Delta Goodrem show ■ Delta Goodrem will perform at Hamer Hall on November 7.

Opening these concerts for Delta will be new talent, Rachael Leahcar.

Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, August 16.

Tickets fromwww.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 or www.artscentremelbourne.com.au or 1300 182 183 To coincide with this tour announcement, the second new single from Child of the Universe, Dancing with a Broken Heart, will be released digitally through Sony Music on Friday (Aug. 10).

The song, lifted from Delta’s fourth studio album which is due out later this year, is an high-energy, instant pop classic, that Australian radio has embraced, making the song the No1 most added track at radio last week.

■ A Melbourne bakery will face court for allegedly underpaying and threatening to dismiss a female employee unless she agreed to a pay cut.

The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking legal action against Timryl Pty Ltd, which operates the Universal Bread and Roll Bakery at Tullamarine.

It is the second time the Fair Work Ombudsman has prosecuted Timryl.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has now launched a second prosecution against Timryl and its manager and part-owner, Mark Siciliano, of Lower Templestowe.

The Fair Work Ombudsman alleges that a clerical worker at the bakery was told that it was lawful for Timryl to require her to work for several days without wages.

Further, Court documents allege that she was told Timryl could also undercut minimum Modern Award conditions, including wages, superannuation and leave entitlements that applied to her position.

Mr Siciliano allegedly applied undue pressure to the employee to get her to agree to have deductions made from her pay.

Helpmann Awards ● From Page 6 Best Opera Elektra. A Co-Production of West Australian Opera, ThinIce, Perth International Arts Festival and Opera Australia The Barbarians. Mona Foma/IHOS Opera Moby Dick. State Opera of South Australia The Rakes Progress. Victorian Opera Best Play Neighbourhood Watch. Belvoir The Boys. Griffin Theatre Company in association with Sydney Festival Ganesh Versus the Third Reich. Presented by Melbourne Festival, Malthouse Theatre and Back to Back Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest. Melbourne Theatre Company Best Musical An Officer and a Gentleman. John Frost, Sharleen Cooper Cohen, PowerArts and ChunSoo Shin A Chorus Line. Tim Lawson in association with the Adelaide Festival Centre Rock of Ages. Rodney Rigby and the Rock of Ages Australia Management LLC Grey Gardens. The Production Company

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■ I remember the first time I saw Jack Lemmon on the silver screen. It was in the 1954 film Mr Roberts and he made a big impression on me as ‘Ensign Frank Pulver’ running around a wartime cargo ship hiding from the captain, played

by James Cagney.

Jack Lemmon gave his character a comedy style that was fresh and new at that time and I thought he was marvellous.

The story goes that John Uhler Lemmon III was born in an elevator at the Newton- Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts on February 8, 1925.

He was an only child and his father was the president of a doughnut company.

He wanted to be an actor and during his teenage years studied at Harvard University whilst acting in local productions.

He graduated from Harvard and served in the Navy during the Second World War. After Jack was discharged he sought work as a professional actor.

He taught himself to play the piano and became an accomplished pianist and composer.

Jack went to New York where he got his start at the Knickerbocker Theatre working with other young aspiring actors such as Darren McGavin, Jack Cassidy, Cliff Robertson and Gene Barry.

His first lead role was in an ‘off Broadway’ Russian play titled The Power Of Darkness nobody got paid but Jack didn't mind because he met the girl he was eventually going to marry

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Jack Lemmon

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM in that production. Jack began working in television and acted in more than 500 shows during the late 1940s and early 1950s including a stint on a series titled The Couple Next Door.

He married Cynthia Stone in 1950 and their son Christopher was born in 1954.

Jack appeared in several small film roles before he landed the pivotal role in the comedy Mister Roberts and was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award.

On the night of the award presentation things did not go well - Jack forgot to bring his tickets and then he leant against some wet paint which stained his tuxedo - but he still came home with the Oscar statuette for Best Supporting Actor.

His film roles during the 1950s included My

● Jack Lemmon Sister Eileen, Bell Book and Candle and Fire Down Below.

His marriage to Cynthia ended in divorce in 1956.

His most popular film Some Like It Hot was filmed in 1959. Jack starred opposite Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe.

When he was asked if Marilyn was difficult during the filming he replied, "Yes. But she was a wonderful comedienne and she had a charisma like no one before or since."

Jack Lemmon teamed again with Tony Curtis in The Great Race. In 1962 he married Felicia Farr and their daughter Courtney was born in 1966.

Jack was outstanding in the role of ‘Felix Unger’ in the film The Odd Couple and worked with his long time friend Walter Matthau as ‘Oscar Madison’.

Jack and Walter went on to act in ten films together. He once described his friend, "Walter is a helluva actor. The best I've ever worked with."

Over the years Jack Lemmon received nominations and won many Best Actor awards. He was equally comfortable with comedy or dramatic roles.

Everyone loved Jack and his kindness was quite remarkable. I remember being told about a chance meeting in Los Angeles between ex Melbourne radio personality Terry Smith and Jack Lemmon where Jack went to great lengths to sign a record album for Terry.

His films also included Save The Tiger, The Front Page, The China Syndrome and Grumpy Old Men. In 1988 he received the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. His final film role was in 1999 as ‘Maurie’ in the telemovie Tuesdays With Maurie.

Jack Lemmon passed away on June 27, 2001, from colon cancer in USC/Norris Cancer Center with his wife Felicia, his son Chris, his daughter Courtney and a stepdaughter at his bedside.

He is interred at Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles and his headstone reads "Jack Lemmon in." A comedian till the last.

- Kevin Trask The Time Tunnel - with Bruce & PhilSundays at 8.20pm on 3AW That's Entertainment - 96.5FM Sundays at 12 Noon 96.5FM is streaming on the internet.

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‘BUNGER NIGHT’ IN THE TERRITORY

■ When I was a kid, living in Kyabram in the Goulburn Valley, there was a ritual which all of us kids would assiduously follow - Guy Fawkes Night.

Our parents would always fire up the bonny, and buy some crackers for us, and off we'd go!

There were little Tom Thumbs, and Catherine Wheels, and sparklers and skyrockets, and, of course, the lethal Penny Bungers.

It seems that the only place in Australia where this tradition still persists is the NT. Every Territory Day it's legal to purchase fireworks, and the crackers explode across the land.

Naturally there are always complaints, especially from dog owners who witness their charges going nuts at the constant explosions, and about other recalcitrants setting them off all through the night, for days before, and days after.

Alex Bowden, from Darwin, took it a little further this year. He had some visitors from interstate and wanted to show them a "Territory good time".

So he inserted a ‘Winged Bee’ cracker into his bottom.

He's now in the burns unit of the Adelaide Hospital!

That never happened in Ky!

■ And then there are always the ubiquitous Territory nipping creatures.

The Centre always boasts its snakes and spiders and scorpions and centipedes to snap at the unwary, often recumbent in his swag, at any time.

And then there are always more massive mozzies and Marchies lurking about, to dampen the ardour of many a barbecue buff.

And the Top End has a few more denizens of its our own.

I have often looked longingly at the languid and beckoning Arafura Sea, with its inviting pastel hues, desirous of a dip.

No such luck!

Crocodiles,sharks and stingers - all instant death!

The water in the Top End, no matter whether it's an ocean, the harbour, a river or an estuary, is wonderful to lie beside, to float on, or to extract wriggling creatures from.

But never to enter!

And then, of course there are as well all the creatures from the Centre, including wily wasps, but, because of

The Outback Legend

with Nick Le Souef Lightning Ridge Opals 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Phone 9654 4444 www.opals.net.au the tropical environment, they're usually a bit bigger and more ferocious.

But now there's a new marauder lurking about these treacherous waters - the Mangrove Midge!

They are about two millimetres long, they live in mangrove mud and cow dung, and swarm about biting people, leaving huge welts.

Give me a mild Melbourne mozzie any day!

■ In the south, we have occasionally heard of our intrepid explorers, but they are never of any day to day importance.

Dotted around the city are a few forlorn statues, which only visiting tourists ever notice, and we trot on down the Hume and Strzlecki Highways, or splash about in Bass Strait.

But that's it - no more recognition, no celebration.

It's a little different up north, though.

The privations experienced by these hardy souls are always there, in front of one's nose, to see.

Five minutes out of Alice, and there's the same desert which they had marched through with their cam-

els and their optimism and their high expectations all those decades before.

And most Territorians take a great interest in the exploits and adventures of these particular venturesome and colourful characters.

To exemplify this attitude, Darwin recently celebrated the 150 year anniversary of John Mcdouall Stuart's raising of the Union Jack at Chambers Bay in 1882, after his trek from Adelaide.

There was a re-enactment, with the current NT Surveyor General ceremoniously marching with an accompanying throng down to Stuart's statue at the seafront.

His great great great nephew, Jim Stewart, popped in from Newcastle to attend the event, and a good historic time was had by all!

■ Last weekend I had the pleasure of dining with some dear friends, Jeff and Sue Suggars, to celebrate their new abode overlooking the sparkling waters of Blairgowrie.

Jeff had obtained some calamari, and Sue stirred up a pot of risotto, so this aromatic offering was placed before me, to my delight!

As the evening progressed and mellowed, my memory drifted back to other such calamari concoctions which I have experienced; some I've caught myself, some not.

I once took my mate Milton up to Alice Springs on one of my journeys, and, of course, Coober Pedy was one of the stops along the way.

My favourite restaurant at that time was Traces, where Jimmy and Thelma dispensed hearty fare to tourists and locals alike.

For me it was always Steak Diane with Jimmy's Greek salad - and his crunchy chips, nurtured on the grate above his glowing embers, were the best I've ever tasted.

Calamari was on the menu this night, so Milton decided thus. I tried to dissuade him: "We are in the desert - are you willing to take the risk?" The waitress, however, assured him of its "freshness".

Like a battered thong - totally inedible!

■ My childhood, as I mentioned, was spent in Kyabram, far from the sea, but my grandfather lived in Rye, so there were frequent visits.

Not only stupid early morning dips, there was also the Rye pier, from which

● Memories of fishing from the Rye Pier I often dangled a line, and lowered a bigger than him! net full of crushed mussels.

My son Jonas once fished up there I never hooked anything, and only with our mate - he started off catching ever caught tiny flapping leather-jack- tiddlers to use for bait to catch footets in the net. long fish, in turn to use for six-foot Subsequently I've been on many a monsters.

Victorian pier, and witnessed many And piers in Darwin produce many an enthusiastic angler, inevitably with a pleasing angler's delight. an empty creel.

Fifteen-year-old James Aratta was Then, later in adulthood, I moved fishing last week at Mandora jetty, to the Territory. The sporting sections when he landed a three metre hamof Melbourne's newspapers have a merhead shark. fishing story about once a year - in Never saw that on the Rye pier!

Darwin it's once a week, and it's often - Nick Le Souef a little kid who's just reeled in a fish ‘The Outback Legend’

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With John Pasquarelli

■ The murder in Melbourneof a taxi driver with 30 years experience reinforces the reality of the 'new Australia' we now live in - a once safe and traditional nation where crime was firmly controlled but now a place where drive-by shootings, muggings and stabbings are daily occurrences even in provincial centres.

The taxi driver was once a real player in the Australian community, highly regarded and providing a service that was greatly appreciated - who can remember those drivers that carried their passengers' bags and groceries to the front door?

Post WWII saw the arrival of Greeks and other Europeans who took up driving cabs but assimilation was still the name of the game.

Multiculturalism - the unity through diversity nonsense has seen Indians, Sudanese, Muslims, Asians and other ethnic groups create real problems in the taxi industry ranging from non-fluency in English to crimes against passengers and of course many of these drivers have been themselves the victims of crime perpetrated by drunks, hoons and those who feel threatened by the whole multicultural mess.

The taxi industry has the job ahead of it to sort things out - the high priests of political correctness have big guns on their side but we need our politicians to stand up.

- John Pasquarelli: kojak@mmnet.com.au

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Observer Readers’ Club 100 Years Ago Werribee Shire Banner Thursday, August 8, 2012 SUCH WIVES MAY RULE Women who aspire to control their husbands should remember that the men who are most thoroughly under wifely influence are generally thlose who least suspect it. To achieve this result requires a great deal of tact, patience, and self control, and the woman who posessess these qualities shows by the same facts that she is fitted to act as the control.ling influence in her husband's life. But it is always wiser for the woman who aspires to guide her husbandt to do so unobtrusively, so that to the outsideworld she appears to be following the power behind the throne.

A SMALL BOY'S OPINION OF GIRLS "Girls," remarked the amall boy in, a composition upon the subject, "is of several thousand kinds, and some times one girl can behave like several thousand girls. Some kinds of girls is better than some other kinds, but they ain't any of them up to boys. This is all I know about girls, and father says the less I know about 'em the better."

APHORIWSMABOUTMONEY Money, "the root of all evil," as it has been called, is the subject of the, following sayings, selected from the" works of great writers: "Make all you can; save all you can; give all you can."

"A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart."

"The use of money is all the advantage there Is in having it" "Put not your trust in money; but put your money on trust."

"Money is a servant if you know how to use it--a master if you do not know how.”

Melbourne Photo Flashback

● Heidelberg’s main street, looking east. 1906.

Heidelberg features in our ‘Victoria Pictorial’ feature on Page 18

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Olympic Fact ■ Tug of war, polo and motor boating were all Olympic sports at a previous time.

Trivia Challenge ■ Which was the last year that Tug O War was an Olympic sport?

Answer: 1920

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Your Stars with Christina La Cross Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20) There appears to be some bad influences in your surroundings which may lead you into temptation and you need to be very strong willed to resist. Anything competitive is successful for you now.

Taurus (Apr 21 - May 21) A lot of your time appears to be taken up looking after everyone but you. This is not a permanent state of affairs, only temporary. Focus on the bigger picture and you'll see why I'm excited.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21) You and a close one don't seem to be able to see eye to eye. Maybe it's time to agree to disagree, Gemini. A solo project you've started should, and must, be your priority right now.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23) You mustn't be afraid to tell a close friend the truth about how you view their current situation. Aspects suggest it would do them some good to hear a few home truths from someone they trust.

Leo (July 24 - Aug 23) No news is good news as far as your life is concerned. Setbacks can only be to your advantage. I know you'll be successful in the long run. Current delays are just ensuring the longevity of your success.

Virgo (Aug 24 - Sept 23) A commitment which you took on a few months ago and only intended to be a short term involvement is going to carry through for some time to come. Much to your benefit though Virgo.

Libra (Sept 24 - Oct 23) Current dramas may clash with other plans and although it may affect your finances temporarily, it's sure to prove to you who your true friends and supporters are. Telling tales in love comes back on you, beware.

Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Disrupted harmony on the emotional scene is inevitable despite the fact that you are doing all you can to prevent it. The best way forward is compromise as events today will soon prove to you.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) Despite good advice it seems a decision you have to make within the next three weeks will be really important to you and your own feelings appear to be contrary to the advice you've been given.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20) Problems with a close one are overcome with the help of an outsider during the coming days. This seems to ease the situation a great deal. This is a month which brings new challenges and exciting opportunities.

Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 19) Despite your wishes, a close one appears to be determined to go through with a plan.

You would be well advised to stop fighting it and let them make their own mistakes.

Patience will show you why.

Pisces (Feb 20 - March 20) A recent enquiry seems to have unleashed a hornets' nest and it looks as if you have your hands full coping with the problems that this investigation has brought forth.

Honesty is your weapon for success.

● Ratatouille Preparation Time 25 minutes Cooking Time 70 minutes Ingredients (serves 8) 250ml (1 cup) vegetable stock 2 red onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 medium (about 660g) red capsicums, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces 2 medium (about 440g) green capsicums, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces 2 medium (about 700g) eggplant, cut into 3cm pieces 3 400g cans Italian whole peeled tomatoes (La Gina brand) 70g (1/4 cup) tomato paste 2 tsp caster sugar 4 (about 320g) zucchini, quartered, cut into 2cm pieces 1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves Salt & freshly ground black pepper Method Bring the stock to the boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the onions soften slightly.

Add capsicums and eggplant, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar. Cover and cook over low heat for 40 minutes.

Stir in zucchini. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Remove from heat.

Stir in basil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Observer Mailbag ■ Ita Buttrose, Don Watson and Alexis Wright will be at the Bendigo Writers Festival, August 10-12.

■ Radio pair Peter ‘Grubby’ Stubbs and Diane ‘Dee Dee’ Dunleavy were back at the microphone last weekend, as hosts of the Sydney Swans Ladies Lunch.

■ Marina Pollard of the Victorian Jazz Archive, Wantirna, advises of Seniors Week functions, October 9-12. Tours take place 10am and 2pm. Phone 9800 5535.

Quote Of The Week

■ “Optimism is the fath that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

- Helen Keller

Birthdays/Celebrations

■ Wednesday, August 8. Happy birthday to Observer reader Ron Pearce of Rosanna. Birthday greetings to our own columnist Yvonne Lawrence, and also John-Michael Howson.

Businessman Bob Ansett is 79. Nova radio presenter Kate Langbroek is 47. Jazz musician Don Burrows is 84 (1928). English criminal Ronald Biggs is 83 (1929). Actor Dustin Hoffman is 75. Happy birthday to Mia Grieves.

■ Thursday, August 9. Tennis champion Rod Laver was born in 1938 (74). Happy birthday to entertainer Maria Mercedes.

■ Friday, August 10. The late Gus Mercurio was born in 1928; he died in 2010.

■ Saturday, August 11. Happy birthday Marney McQueen. Actor Chris Hemsworth is 29.

■ Sunday, August 12. Tara Bishop and Frank Mohr blow out the candles today. Mike McColl Jones celebrates a birthday today.Radio and TV presenter Jamie Dunn is 63. TV man Karl Stefanovic was born in 1974 (38).

■ Monday, August 13. Brett Hayhoe is 45 today. Adam Shand and Stuart de Young celebrate birthday. Mia Jubb is 16 - hooray! TV presenter John Saffran is 40.

■ Tuesday, August 14. Happy birthday to Observer reader Steve of Rowville. Birthday honours to Mike Menner and Payl Bryant. The late Tommy Hanlon Jnr was born in 1923. He died aged 80 in 2003. Journalist Laurie Oakes is 69.

Actress Kate Ritchie is 34.

Cheerios ■ We acknowledge the retirement, after 40 years of service, of Ted Rogan, Chairman of Group Newsagency Supplies.

■ We have only just learned of the passing of Observer subscriber Nola Parkhill of Bentleigh.

Her death was some time ago, but our condolences to the family are heartfelt.

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