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Under The Clocks Kate Kendall plays in ‘The Lover’

● Nicki Wendt Green Room Awards Opera Direction. Nicki Wendt - Midnight Son (Victorian Opera) Production. Salome - Opera Australia Design. Julie Lynch (Costumes), Brian Thomson (Set) and John Rayment (Lighting) Salome (Opera Australia) Conductor, Simon Hewett Salome (Opera Australia) Female Principal. Cheryl Barker (Salome) - Salome (Opera Australia) Male Principal. Giorgio Caoduro (Enrico) - Lucia di Lammermoor (Opera Australia) Female Support. Dimity Shepherd (Cherubino) - The Marriage of Figaro (Victorian Opera) Male Support. Thomas Hall (Jokanaan) - Salome (Opera Australia) New Australian Opera. Midnight Son - Gordon Kerry (Composer) and Louis Nowra (Librettist) Theatre - Companies Female Actor. Eryn Jean Norvill (Waitress/Angie) - Top Girls (MTC) Male Actor, Colin Friels (Mark Rothko) - Red (MTC) Lighting Design. Damien Cooper - Macbeth (Bell Shakespeare) Set and/or Costume Design.

Anna Cordingley (Set & Costume Design) - Macbeth (Bell Shakespeare) Sound/Composition. David Franzke (Composition & Sound Design) - Pompeii L.A. (Malthouse) Direction, Matthew Lutton On The Misconception of Oedipus Production. Top Girls by Caryl Churchill - MTC Ensemble. Cast of On The Misconception of Oedipus Malthouse & Perth Theatre Co. Writing/Adaptation for the Australian Stage. Tom Wright (adaptation) On The Misconception of Oedipus - Malthouse and Perth Theatre Co. Association Award Lifetime Achievement Award.

Colin Peasley OAM Special Award for Contribution to Independent Theatre in Melbourne. MKA - North Melbourne Season for found space, design, writing and performances

● Gale Edwards, Tony Bertuccio, Ken Mackenzie-Forbes, Rachel Taylor at the Green Room Awards at the Comedy Theatre ■ The Production Company Actress in a Supporting Role. Alinta starrred in The Green Room Chidzey - Chess Awards announced at The Comedy Choreography. Tony Bartuccio Theatre on Monday night (May 6).

Chess Winners are: Design - Lighting and/or Sound. PeAlternative & Hybrid ter Grubb, Mark Benson & David Performance Tonion for System Sound - Chess Outstanding Production. Shifting (sound) Ground - Zoe Scoglio (Arts House) Design - Set and/or Costume.

Outstanding Production - Creative Krystal Giddings - Chess (CosAgency forAudiences. The Stream/The tume) Boat/The Shore/The Bridge - Dan Direction. Gale Edwards - Chess Koop (Next Wave Festival) Musical Direction. Andrew Innovation and Excellence in Cir- Greene - South Pacific cus. Carousel - One Trick Pony Outstanding Musical Production.

(Melbourne Fringe Festival) Chess - The Production Company Cabaret Theatre - Independent Production. Candice McQueen: Male Performer. Richard Bligh Nasty! - Spanky (performer) - The McNeil Project Artiste. Spanky - Candice (fortyfivedownstairs) McQueen: Nasty!

Female Performer. Karen Writing. Tommy Bradson - The Sibbing (Alma) - Persona (Fraught Men My Mother Loved Outfit and Theatre Works) Musical Direction. James Baker Set and/or Costume Design. Dayna - A Hip Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Morrissey (Set & Costume) - Persona Innovation. DasShoku Shake (Fraught Outfit and Theatre Special Award for Lifetime Contri- Works) bution to Cabaret. Bob Downe Lighting Design. Danny Pettingill Dance - Persona (Fraught Outfit and TheBetty Pounder Award for Choreog- atre Works) raphy. Antony Hamilton - Black Sound/Music. Ellen Warkentine Project 1 and Keep Everything and Mat Sweeney (Music Composi(Antony Hamilton & Chunky tion) - The Temptation of St Antony Move) (Four Larks) Female Dancer. Natalie Allen - 2 Direction. Adena Jacobs - PerOne Another (Sydney Dance Com- sona (Fraught Outfit and Theatre pany) Works) Male Dancer. Alistair Macindoe Production. Persona - Fraught Out- Year's Work (Lucy Guerin Inc & fit and Theatre Works Chunky Move) Writing. Tim Spencer - Show Me Ensemble. Sydney Dance Com- Yours, I'll Show You Mine pany - 2 One Another Design. Damien Cooper - The Narrative of Nothing (Lighting), The Australian Ballet Sound and Music. Helen Mountford and Ria Soemardjo Tower Suites (Composition and Performance), Ros Warby Concept and Realisation. Black Project 1 - Antony Hamilton Music Theatre Actress in a Leading Role. Silvie Paladino - Chess Actor in a Leading Role. Wayne Scott-Kermond - The Producers Actor in a Supporting Role. Hugh Sheridan - A Funny Thing Happened ● Silvie Paladino On The Way To The Forum

● Kate Kendall in The Lover ■ The critically acclaimed one-woman play, The Lover, adapted from the international bestselling novel by Marguerite Duras, will perform a new season in the New Ballroom Theatre at Trades Hall from May 30.

Translated and adapted by the late Colin Duckworth, Professor of French Studies and Literature, The Lover has been a sell out play garnering rave reviews since it was first performed at The Stork Theatre in 2007.

Set in 1930s Saigon, The Lover tells the tale of a poor young French girl falling in love with the son of a wealthy Chinese family. Their affair destroys her family and unlocks powerful forces of hatred surrounding the lovers.

“I love the intimacy of this show. I love how it evolves nightly and over time and I love the complexity of the characters. There’s always more to be found and its lovely that it happens with the audience. I actually find it incredibly personal and incredibly humbling,” says Kate Kendall.

The new season will feature a number of newly developed elements: set design, music, and sophisticated lighting design including original 1930s lights.

Theatre director Greg Carroll is delighted to be redeveloping this thrilling play: “It is so exciting to be magnifying The Lover’s already powerful force with music and lighting. The music we’ve chosen is sitting wonderfully within sensual realm of the play - percussive symphonies from Carl Vine add depth and strength to the passion, atmospheric oriental music from Toru Takemitsu enhance the poignant ephemeral sensuality, while tango music breathes a cheekiness into the excitement and playfulness within the story.”

What’s On In Melbourne

Country artist Amber Lawrence and label-mate, X-Factor 2012 run ★ ner-up, Jason Owen, will join together for the Islands In The Stream tour, which includes the Hallam Hotel (Aug. 8), Commercial Hotel at South Morang (Aug. 10), Gateway Hotel at Corio (Aug. 16), and Lighthouse Theatre at Warrnambool (Aug. 18).

The International Day Against Homphobia and Transphobia Flash Mob will take place place at 6pm on Friday, May 17, at a location opposite Flinders Street Station.

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Mark Richardson ♥ Straight from the heart

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VICTORIA’S CLASSIC MOTHERS DAY

■ The tradition of celebrating Mother's Day in Australia can be traced back to 1924 when Sydney resident, Mrs Janet Heyden, first met lonely and forgotten mothers at the Newington State Home for Women.

Together with support from her community and local school children, Mrs Heyden returned each year with handmade knitted gifts, confectionery, soaps and powders; creating a day filled with warmth and happiness to honour the Home's residential mothers, until her passing in 1960.

Continuing in Mrs Heyden’s caring and giving footsteps, for more than 15 years, the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk has provided Australian communities with a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day, having raised $14.8million (to date) for breast cancer research on a national level.

On early Sunday morning, an expected 50,000 Victorians are set to don their pink attire and sneakers to run or

Ambassador Porch Thoughts

walk in Melbourne and regional locations to remember those who have been affected by or who are living with breast cancer; whilst raising money for breast cancer research.

In the lead-up to Mother's Day, I caught up with one of Victoria's Mother's Day Classic ambassadors, Nine News presenter - Jo Hall.

On her News Porch, I learnt more behind her passion to raising on-going awareness for breast screening and

● Jo Hall with her children Fynn, Emmey and Tysyn

Off The Porch Thought For The Day Kirsty Brook MDC community ambassador Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010.

"At the moment I am healthy and cancer free.

I have to trust that my treatment has worked (as it was as close to a cure as I could get) and live my life, hopefully into ripe old age. But living my life would be so much sweeter if I knew that soon, there would be a cure. And the Mother's Day Classic is about raising the funds to find that cure."

why walking 4kms around Melbourne's picturesque circuit continues to mark the beginning of celebrating Mother's Day with her children.

Why do you believe thousands of Australians are drawn and participate in events such as the Mother's Day Classic to raise awareness and much needed funds for breast cancer?

This is a wonderful cause to embrace and get on board. Most people now are touched in some way by breast cancer, as in knowing a relative or friend; and this is certainly the case with me.

How did breast cancer touch your life?

Two of my girlfriends, one of whom I am particularly close to, have been diagnosed with breast cancer and successfully fought it, which is fantastic.

When someone does suffer with breast cancer, it's not just that person who it impacts; it impacts a whole lot of people.

When my friend Anne was undergoing chemotherapy treatment, her son Josh, who is best friends with my youngest son, had many sleepovers. We became part of their journey.

Following your girlfriends' recoveries, you immediately went on to become a leading ambassador for the Victorian Mother's Day Classic and also BreastScreen Victoria. What is the key message in the fight against breast cancer?

We need to make sure our mums, our girlfriends, our aunts and nieces have breast screens because early detection is so vital. If breast cancer can be caught and detected in its early stages, you have a strong and high chance of surviving the disease. If it's progressed it is much harder. That is why we need to be so diligent about breast screening.

What prevents women from undergoing regular check-ups?

Research has shown women will prioritise to go to the gym, or to have our nails or our hair coloured. We tend to put off the important things like breast scanning.

How long does an average screen test take?

It takes 10 minutes for a screen test which is performed by women.

If you are over 40, then it's free.

So there really are no excuses.

It can be a bit uncomfortable and a bit unpleasant. But it's only 10 minutes of feeling discomfort for what is

● Jo Hall. Photo: Kon Iatrou, Ikon Images great peace of mind. And for younger Mother's Day Classic continues women, they need to be breast aware to attract more participants each and seek medical advice for any year? changes to their breasts.

It's touching. Everyone is walking Has screening increased and people have messages attached around Victoria? to their backs with their own particuWhen I first joined BreastScreen lar stories on their t-shirts. It's wonVictoria, I thought they set their sights derful that so many people are getreally high aiming to receive 1300 ting together and really making it a bookings a day throughout Victoria. fun event around Victoria.

Thankfully the campaign has been It's not just for serious runners. It really successful as they currently re- can be beautiful to just walk around, ceive around 1800 calls a day. To keep have a chat and meet different people that sort of momentum going, you and hearing so many moving stories. have to constantly get the message out, How do you feel when you talk about it and remind people. learn some teams register teams Why do you enjoy participat- with in excess of 200 members? ing in the Mother's Day Classic?

I think it's wonderful and groups I have participated for a number of do get together and push it. I know in years with my children. I drag them my own work environment at Nine, out of bed first thing in the morning emails were sent around months ago and they walked with me. encouraging women and men from all The first year we walked, I re- departments to participate. member we carried the twins on our My male colleagues and many shoulders because they became tired other male friends have told me, 'I am by the end of it. As they have grown, walking this year.' It's wonderful to they have really enjoyed it. It's really see so many men participate. a wonderful thing to do with your famOver the years in the role of ily on Mother's Day; whilst getting as an ambassador, what is one of the message across about breast can- your fondest memories? cer.

I recall being up on stage last year Apart from celebrating with the Master of Ceremonies, Mary Mother's Day with you, what Delahunty. I triggered the starting else do you believe your children, gun for the waves of runners. like thousands of others, can It was just incredible to wave to in learn from participating in the excess of 40,000 runners. It's amazevent? ing that thousands of people get up It encourages children to ask ques- really early on a Sunday and I hope tions and to become knowledgeable this event continues to grow as an inabout breast cancer. I had to introduce tegral part of our Mother's Day celmy children to it at a fairly young age ebrations. when Josh was staying with us. My What is your Porch Thought daughter would ask, "Why is Josh so For The Day? sad?"

I am often asked, 'What is the story How would you explain Josh's you want to read about on the News?' sadness?

I have always said, 'My dream story We would have to talk about breast would be reading there is a cure for cancer. Now my daughter is 13 and cancer.' This would make me a happy we can discuss it a lot more because news reader. Hopefully one day I will of her knowledge and my involvement get to do that. as an ambassador.

■ For Victorian locations and to All of my children are curious participate in the Mother's Day about it and also quite educated be- Classic on Sunday (May 12) or to cause of the material I have brought make an online contribution visit home. I like to think that it can't be a www.mothersdayclassic.com.au bad thing, particularly with young girls To register for Breast Screen aplike my daughter. pointments in Victoria call 13 20 50 Why do you think the or visit www.breastscreen.org.au

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Dragon: are they old enough?

● Bruce Reid, Mark Williams, Todd Hunter and Pete Drummond from Dragon ■ Dragon are celebrating their 40th anniverMark Williams was the original singer on sary at Palms At Crown. the theme song for Home And Away, and told me I have just completed a radio interview on that the composer came from Mark's home 96.5FM with Mark Williams, the lead singer town in New Zealand. from the 1970s rock group.

The national tour has begun in NSW and apThe group began in 1973 and had some great parently the fans are singing along louder than hit songs such as April Sun In Cuba, Rain and the band can play.

Are You Old Enough.

Sounds like a great nostalgic concert taking The original lead singer Marc Hunter died the audience back to the 1970s with the great hit in 1998 and his brother Todd Hunter has kept songs from Dragon. the band together over the years.

The current line up is Todd Hunter (bass), Mark Williams joined Dragon in 2005 Mark Williams (lead vocals/acoustic guitar), as the lead vocalist and the band is currently on Bruce Reid (electric guitar) and Pete a national tour.

Drummond (drums).

Dragon have sold millions of recordings Dragon will be appearing at The Palms during the 40 years and they have released a At Crown this Saturday evening (May 11) at new double CD, The Dragon Years, featuring 8pm for one show only - bookings via Ticketek. both their old and new songs.

- Kevin Trask

■ Michael Faltermaier Lawyers has been ordered to pay $2000 refund to client Anu Sekhon.

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Senior Member Jonathan Smithers heard that the legal firm had been paid $4000 by Ms Sekhon, with the assistance of her local church, for $4000 worth of legal services in relation to a parenting dispute with her ex-husband, Jasdev Sekhon, and other matters.

Ms Bianca Dukic said the work would normally cost in the vicinty of $9000, but she felt some compassion for Ms Sekhon and her new partner Richard Harvey, and reduced her fees.

There was ambiguityin a written costs agreement, and Ms Sekhon found it near impossible to have discussions with Ms Dukic in person, the Tribunal heard.

“It’s now been a week since we paid and not a single document in our knowledge has been filed to protect our interest,” Ms Sekhon wrote.

“The ‘solicitor-client’ relationship has clearly broken down,” wrote Ms Dukic.

Mr Smithers said considerable resources of the Tribunal had been used in hearing the dispute over $4000. Neither side’s position was completely consistent or satisfactory, he said.

Ms Dukic had carried out about half the work she had contracted to do when she abruptly terminated her services.

TRIBUNAL ORDERS CARAVAN COMPANY TO PAY CUSTOMER Psychologist cautioned ■ Victorian psychologist Vinita Constantino has been cautioned for “unsatisfactory professional performance”.

VCAT members Heather Lambrick, Marian Power and Diane Anderson heard that Mrs Constantino used emotive language in a report, that included an asserton that a patient had been subjected to horrendous abuse.

The Tribunal heard that Mrs Constantino’s report had failed to identify the source of the information.

“We agree that Mrs Constantino, did not, in writing her report in the manner in which she did, exercise the knowledge, skill or judgement reasonably expected of a health practitioner of an equivalent level of training or experience,” the Tribunal members said.

The Tribunal heard that Mrs Constantino was determined not to repeat the behaviour, and was taking further professional development in report writing.

■ Supreme Caravans Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay $1250 to customer Gary Richardson because of alleged defects in the van.

Richardson took delivery of a ‘Spirit’ caravan after paying $60,640 to retail seller, Pembers of Woonona, NSW. Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Senior Member Alan Vassie heard that Mr Richardson drove the van to O’Brien’s Creek, about 400-km north of Cairns, Queensland.

Mr Richardson drove the van to Supreme’s Campbellfield address for an inspection, but after a heated exchange with a Supreme representative, the inspection did not go ahead.

Mr Richardson had 33 warranty complaints.

Pacific RV Caravan Repairs of Mackay, Qld, offered a report which listed eight faults including front boot leaks, brake wiring, overhead cupboard doors not squared, a fridge electricty lead being too short, a problem with the radio/DVD, and front window leaks.

Mr Richardson also had complaints about problems with jerry can holders, and a pole holder.

Mr Vassie said Mr Richardson did not provide photographs or evidence about any of the matters not included in the Pacific RV report.

Mr Vassie, in accepting just two claims, said he not prepared to accept bare assertions.

● The Observer Showbiz section starts on Page 85.

It includes latest Local Theatre news, Radio Confidential, plus James Sherlock and Aaron Rourke on movies and DVDs.

City Desk: What the A-listers are doing ......... Page 3 Mark Richardson speaks with Jo Hall ........... Page 4 Melbourne People: In the picture ................. Page 6 Showbiz: Meet the Southern Sounds ........... Page 9 Di Rolle: I love my job ............................... Page 10 Melb. Confidential: Gossip is priceless ......... Page 11 Kevin Trask: Dick Powell profile .................. Page 16 Victoria Pictorial: Nostalgic photos ............. Page 22 Travel and Wine: David Ellis reports ............. Page 79 Readers’ Club: Fun, birthdays, recipes ........ Page 82 Footy Week with Harry Beitzel .................... Page 98 Country Crossroads Radio Confidfential The Spoiler Mega Crossword

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Latest News Flashes Around Victoria

Church paid $1m fees ■ The Christian Brothers paid $1 million to defend paedophile Brother Robert Best, reports the Ballarat Courier. A further $500,000 was spent on legal fees for other shamed brothers, including Edward Dowlan and Stephen Farrell who, along with Best, taught at Ballarat East's St Alipius School in the 1970s.

Drug case in Court ■ Ten people who allegedly formed a $3 million methamphetamine ring in Wangaratta last year came together to face charges of violence and trafficking on Friday, reports The Chronicle.

Alleged ringleader, Aaron Dalton, 31, appeared,, smiling throughout proceedings and blowing a kiss to his girlfriend on his way out.

Fast, thirsty driver ■ A Mount Gambier P-plater had his car impounded after being clocked at 153kmh with an alcohol reading of .206, Police allege.

Top eatery to close ■ The Geelong region's best restaurant, Drysdale eatery Loam, will close next month, reports the Geelong Advertiser. Owner-chef Aaron Turner confirmed his award-winning outlet would serve its final dishes on June 30.

Weather Forecast ■ Wednesday. Mostly sunny. 12°-23° ■ Thursday. Partly cloudy. 16°-23° ■ Friday. Partly cloudy. 15°-23°

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Top 5 THE TOP 5 THINGS I'D LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN ON TELEVISION 5. During a Crimestoppers commercial, someone comes in and kidnaps Peter Hitchener.

4. All those little red cars to run off a cliff.

3. Half-way through the movie Ben Hur, Tom Waterhouse dot com comes on and offers odds for the chariot race.

2. Mark Bouris to walk into Wayne Swan's office, stares at him and says "You're fired".

1. Clive Palmer to star in a new reality show, Celebrity Flood.

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● Robert Hillman and Najaf Mazari ● Refugee Najaf Mazari will speak on his life in Afghanistan, at an evening being organised by the Oxfam Diamond Valley Branch and Eltham College on Friday, May 17 at the Eltham College Performance Centre.

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● Clive Scott (General Manager, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins), Peter Atkins, photographer Robyn Stacey and Terence Murphy were pictured at the opening of an exhibition of Robyn’s works from her time as artist-in-residence. More on P 13.

Circus Oz ■ Circus Oz sizzles back into the Circus Oz Big Top at Birrarung Marr with its reconstructed 2013 show.

Cranked Up hurls the 2012 show to new heights.

Thrill at some daring new feats as Mark Sheppard steps into the shoes of roving Indigenous provocateur Season: June 19-July 14.

Preview: Wednesday, June 19 Gala Night: Thursday, June 20.

Duration: 2 hours (plus 20 minute interval) Venue: Circus Oz Big Top Location: Birrarung Marr, between Federation Square and Batman Ave, Melbourne Tickets: $24 – $92 Bookings: 136 100

For Mothers Day

● Andrew Wailes will conduct the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic and Melbourne University Choral Society at the Melbourne Town Hall this Sunday (May 12) in a performance that includes Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Greta Bradman. See Page 85.

How I Learned To Drive

● Gail and Ian Smith were at the opening night of Mockingbird Theatre’s Paula Vogel's How I Learned To Drive, at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre. More p;hotos on Page 14. Photos: Cheryl and Malcolm Threadgold

Set Build opens at Beaumaris ■ A new, original comedy, Set Build, opens later this month at Beaumaris Theatre, written and directed by Andy Payne.

When Andy was seven, he joined fellow primary school students to present a series of dramatic Christmas readings for elderly blind residents at an English institution.

He says the audience talked loudly during most readings, but when it was his turn, they hushed, because Andy read loudly as if reading to his younger brother and sister at bed time.

“I had found something I was good at”, he says.

Leaving school at 16, Andy attended nightly classes and drama groups while working in an office by day. ● Turn To Page 16

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Greta to leave for Wales ■ Greta Bradman will be leaving Australia in a few months to take up the prestigious Australian International Opera Award, which will take her to Cardiff for a year to the Wales International Academy of Voice, under the tutelage of renowned tenor Dennis O'Neill and iconic soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

Observer arts columnist Julie Houghton says: “As Greta is the proud mum of two young boys, it's most appropriate that she is singing in a Mother's Day concert.”

More details are on Page 85 of this week’s edition.

● Andy Payne

● Maxine, Jessie and Georgia Thompson discuss their Bookery Cook publication ahead of Mothers Day. Julie Houghton has details on Page 85.

● Pictured: Greta Bradman will perform at the Melbourne Town Hall at 5pm this Sunday (May 12)

Tessa at South Yarra ■ Artist Tessa Dodds is exhibitinbg at the South Yarra Arts House, 6 Almeida Cres, South Yarra. There are 20 new oils on display.

Tessa Dodds trained at Bradford Regional College of Art, UK, and has worked in many different areas of art and design, and likes to overlap techniques from different disciplines.

This body of work Nature’s Palette, Tessa has strived to capture the luminosity of mother nature's colours, the brilliance and translucency of the petals, the fluid movement as they must bend and sway and adapt to whatever weather/ life throws at them.

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‘Never pick a fight with a man who buys ink by the barrel and paper by the ton.’

78 minutes, still waiting

Evil images ■ Erden Mermer, of Mildura, has admitted possessing pornographic images of a 14-year-old girl.

The Mildura Magistrates’ Court has been told the images related to an original set of images over which the accused had been previously dealt with by the courts.

Trigger

■ Police are reminding hunters to take extra care before pulling the trigger after a firearms incident in the Alpine National Park.

Investigators allege a 26-year-old Yallourn North man was stalking deer in the park near Licola when his gun discharged in the direction of another hunter, narrowly missing him.

The man was interviewed and released pending summons.

Pub snub

■ Dimboola Hotel has failed a safety inspection after a court ordered the fire-ravaged building to be repaired. Horsham Court ordered owner Paul Rintel to have completed safety repairs. He has been fined $5000.

● Meet the Southern Sounds Chorus. Back row from left: Nola McCarthy, Lyn Weight, Lynne Moller, Judy Swann, Penny Williams. Second back row from left: Marie Louise Hekel, Betty Gunn, Aileen Watson, Robyn Thatcher, Christine Howe, Sonja Williams, Margaret Graham, Ann Lindsay, Next Row, back from left: Jan James, Karen Dawson, Lorraine Bulwyn, Noel Baxter, Kim Rennie, Judy Judge, Second front row, from left: Vivienne Bond, Sharelle Volmer, Mary McLeish, Neroli Blyth, Judy Sutton and director Catherine Bechaz (in front).

20 years of Southern Sounds ■ Langwarrin-based Southern Sounds Chorus celebrates 20 years of singing and entertaining communities around the Mornington Peninsula.

In 1991, their first Musical Director, Lauris Clota, held rehearsals with a core of nine women in her home.

Originally known as The Mornington Bay Chorus, rehearsals moved to the former Mornington Secondary College when numbers increased.

Here, their harmonies impressed basket-ballers, children, mosquitoes and flies in summer.

In winter neither the cold nor the rain leaking through the windows deterred their weekly rehearsals. They were addicted to their unique art-form of singing a cappella four part harmonies in the traditional barbershop style.

In 1993, the Chorus officially became affiliated with the USA-based Sweet Adelines International (SAI), the largest educational organisation for women singers in the world.

This provided them with the chance to compete nationally with more than 30 other SAI Australian Choruses and receive excellent educational training.

Now 20 years on, the Chorus is well known on the Peninsula for its exuberant performance style incorporating movement and expression.

Their exciting harmonies and colourful costumes attract appreciative audiences at local festivals such as the Waterfront Festival, Australia Day ceremonies, expos and charity concerts.

A highlight in May last year was joining a ‘flash mob’ of 900 women harmonising at Canberra's largest shopping mall, the Canberra Centre.

They also competed at the national SAI Conven-

Melbourne Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson

Judy Swann tells of the chorus using expression and movement to delight its audiences tion at Canberra University along with 18 other Australian SAI choruses.

Their current Musical Director, Catherine Bechaz takes the 30 or so women through their paces each Tuesday night at St Jude's Hall in Langwarrin.

Their repertoire includes jazz and swing standards, musical comedy and Broadway hits and popular favourites old and new.

If you love to sing and are between 18 and 60 they've got a place for you.

As a 20th Birthday gift, the chorus is offering a free. no obligation six weeks Introduction To Singing a Cappella Harmony, commencing with a workshop on Saturday, June 8 from 10am - 4pm, followed by five weeks training on Tuesday nights at 7pm at St Jude's Primary School Hall, 30 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin.

On graduating, participants will join with the chorus on Tuesday July 9 at a Christmas In July Concert for friends and family.

Members will also be invited to perform with the chorus for their 20 year birthday show on October 27.

Bookings for the June singing workshops can be made by contacting: Christine, 5971 2231, christinehowe1@hotmail.com - Judy Swann

Lawyer’s bid dismissed ■ Con Kiatos’s application against Legal Services Commissioner Michael McGarvie, arguing against a rehearing, has been dismissed by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

President Judge Greg Garde and member Rodney Page dismissed Kiatos’s application.

A directions hearing in the case brought by MrMcGarvie is due to be held on 10am this Friday (May 10).

“From the submissions made by the parties in this case it is apparent that there are serious issues of fact and law to be decided at the rehearing,” said Judge Garde and Mr Page.

To win his bid, Kiatos had to show that McGarvie’s case was “undoubtedly hopeless”.

■ Geelong radio man Denis Scanlan gave up after waiting 78 minutes on the Centrelink phone hotline on Friday.

The automated phone software failed to understand his best radio voice, when he called to advise of a changed address.

Frustrated, Scanlan even tried one of the human services that are ● Denis Scanlan available to people with languages other than English. The man at Centrelink’s Afghanistan service refused to serve Denis because Scanlan speaks English. A form of racism in reverse?

Resolutions to the rescue ■ Popular publicity woman Libby Ross made a familiar cry this week: “Am I the only one who spends half their life fighting with Telstra!

“On hold now (45 mins and counting) waiting to speak to another 'manager' to sort out what should have been sorted 50 phone calls and count● Libby Ross less hours ago.”

Libby was put in touch with a ‘Resolutions’ department staffer, who actually returned her call.

“So many wasted hours and angst for what should be so simple. So frustrating - you can run a business, a family and life in general, yet feel completely powerless dealing with this huge faceless monster,” Libby said. ● See Telstra Testimonials, Page 92 ● Australian entertainers Mental As Anything and James Reyne will have more than 8000 participants rocking when they open the 14th edition of the Australian Masters Games in Geelong in October. The show will be headed by Martin Plaza and Greedy Smith on opening night. Entry will be exclusive to Games participants.

Michael, button man

● Con Gallin, James Morrison and Michael Danby at the Jazz Bell Awards at the Plaza ■ ‘The Barrel’ does not want to be around when those buttons pop on politician Michael Danby’s suit. It is either an expanding girth or a shrinking suit for the Melbourne Ports MHR.

Closing after 20 years ■ ‘Barrel’ understands that the weekly SeymourNagambie Advertiser newspaper may have discontinued publication after nearly 20 years.

Independent publisher Keith Peplar, 65, of Emerald, is believed to have published his final issue at Latrobe Valley Express printers, Morwell, last week.

● Keith Peplar

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Melbourne’s beautiful autumn

Di Melbourne’s Music Bank

■ Now this is exciting news for all the creative composers and songwriters reading this column!

Bank of Melbourne and Melbourne Recital Centre are inspiring local composers and songwriters to write the ultimate tribute to their city. (I might write a song about Melbourne in autumn.)

Whether it’s a concerto for the city or a song about the suburbs, the quest is to build Melbourne’s Music Bank, a collection of compositions celebrating the world’s most liveable city.

They are giving local songwriters and composers the opportunity to have their music produced, recorded and performed at Melbourne Recital Centre, and featured in bank advertising and marketing.

This is a great opportunity. There’s also a $6000 grant up for grabs to support the winner’s professional development.

Entries into this unique competition will form Melbourne’s Music Bank, a curated collection of music inspired by our city, for our city.

“Melbourne’s songwriters and composers have the opportunity to show why this city known as the cultural capital,” said Bank of Melbourne Chief Executive Scott Tanner.

“Melbourne has provided inspiration for some great songwriters such as David Bridie, Claire Bowditch, Mark Seymour, Deborah Cheetham, Deborah Conway and Archie Roach, and now we want to encourage more composers and songwriters to be inspired,” Mr Tanner said.

Selected composers will be uploaded to Bank of Melbourne’s Facebook page, where the public will be able to vote on their favourite. The top three compositions will be performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre, where an expert panel will judge the winner.

Melbourne Recital Centre Chief Executive Officer Mary Vallentine said the prospect of showcasing talented Victorian composers was very exciting.

“It is very much in our mission to foster the development of Victorian musicians,” Ms Vallentine said.

“Melbourne’s Music Bank aims to provide exposure for many of Melbourne’s musicians, and nurture their professional development. As Melbourne’s best place to hear, and the natural home for music of all styles, Melbourne Recital Centre is excited to be celebrating Melbourne’s vibrant cultural life in such a unique way.”

Entries can consist of up to six lines of original music (up to six instruments) and should be a minimum of three and maximum of eight minutes long. Music from any genre is welcomed.

There are no restrictions on songwriters or composers – they just have to live or study in Victoria. Entries must be received by June 28.

“We are looking forward to hearing everything from operatic arias, to pop, rock, folk and jazz. The Music Bank will be a great addition to Melbourne’s musical heritage,’” said Mr Tanner.

Information and entry terms and conditions can be found at www.bankofmelbourne. com.au/musicbank

■ George Eliot wrote “Delicious autumn! My soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns”. Surely Melbourne would have the best autumn. It is my favourite time of the year here. I adore all the leaves, the trees, the autumn sun, the autumn chill.

It is Melbourne at its best: footy season, cold beers, hot chocolates, casseroles in the oven, hot crusty bread and cold…. it’s almost worth the colds. I have had my autumn cold. I call it the post-Melbourne International Comedy Festival cold. everyone who works on the Comedy Festival gets a cold at the end of it!

However it’s all worth it and all part of autumn.

No Spring or Summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one Melbourne Autumnal face. I took a bit of poetic licence with that quote from the great English poet John Donne.

Importance of family

I love my job!

■ I attended a graduation ceremony at St Pauls Cathedral. It was an amazing evening. A member of my family graduated with her Master of Arts and it was quite an emotional experience.

St Pauls Cathedral is a great building and was stunning to sit and watch the many many graduates of the MCD University of Divinity receive their awards.

It was an uplifting experience and made me even more aware of the importance of family in my life.

For JOAN BAEZ TO VISIT MELB.

■ With autumn comes announcement of forthcoming tours.

The one that has excited me a lot is the announcement of the tour of musical and political force of nature, Joan Baez.

Baez has announced her first Australian tour in more than 25 years.

Born in January 1941, she was instrumental in the 1960s in presenting Bob Dylan to her audience, by recording his songs, and inviting him to perform at her concerts.

In fact I cannot mention Joan Baez’s name without the thought of Bob Dylan coming into my head.

I am a huge Dylan fan, actually a ‘Dylan tragic’, which as high as you can go when you worship Dylan.

I have seen him over 30 times in concert, at Madison Square Garden, L o n d o n , Melbourne, Sydney, any opportunity.

It seems only fitting in the week of his 72nd birthday (they are the same age) that I mention him in relation to Joan Baez and their romantic relationship.

I t was no secret that the two were involved and they became the ‘King and Queen of Folk’ as a result.

So much so that many of the traditional folk songs Baez performed later, ended up in Dylan’s repertoire.

I learned a lot more about their relationship when I watched the documentary, How Sweet The Sound.

I had seen it years ago and it was on the ABC on a Sunday afternoon.

In it, Dylan was full of compliments about her, including being envious of Joan’s fringepicking style, which Dylan said he

with leading Melbourne publicist DI ROLLE

could never master. In the film Baez also finally got an apology from Dylan.

He said he regretted when the relationship ended, blaming his behaviour on “the madness that had become his career” Baez never made it a secret about how mad about him she was, nor how heartbroken she was when the relationship ended.

Among the more iconic moments between Baez and Dylan were their joint and legendary appearances at the Newport Folk Festival; the 1963 March on Washington with Martin Luther King Jnr; Dylan’s 1965 UK Tour – where Joan was not invited to perform – as documented in the film, Don’t Look Back; heartbreaking for

● Joan Baez Joan, she next performed with him again in 1975-76 in The Rolling Thunder Revue tour.

They also appeared in the Newport Folk Festival documentary, The Other Side Of The Mirror, and television specials together.

Joan started covering Dylan songs on her fourth album, In Concert, Part 2.

She continued to interpret his material throughout her career.

In 1968, Baez released Any Day Now, a collection of Dylan songs, recorded in Nashville.

The year 1998 saw the release of a compilation of Baez’s Dylan covers, entitled Baez Sings Dylan.

It took her a long time to get him out of her system.

She also wrote many songs that appear to be about him, the most

run by the Keyte Brothers, it really is a treat to visit ... either the Melbourne Theatre Company on one side, or Melbourne Recital Centre on the other.

I recommend it highly. It really is the Arts Hub or the Arts Precinct as I like to call it.

Whenever I visit any of these venues I feel really rejuvenated and part of something very special.

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is very special and it is featuring Mozart The Great on the weekend of Saturday May 18 at 7pm, and Sunday May 19 at 5pm at Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre.

It is a perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Great music and history while you are at it!

“Alexander the Great had created the popular being Diabiggest empire in hismonds and Rust, othtory when he died at ers include To Bobby , the age of 32 and still and Winds Of The Old. today is regarded as In turn Joan Baez one of history’s greathas been the subject of est leaders,” says Paul various Dylan songs, Dwyer , artistic direcbut which one ones are tor, fortepiano and conspecifically about her ■ I know of speak of ductor of the Austrathe Melbourne Rehas long been discussed lian Brandenburg among fans for de- cital Centre like its Orchestra and the family, however it does cades, and in many Brandenburg cases cannot be con- have the most wonder- Choir which is feaful events on there and firmed. tured in this concert.

I mention all this with the new restau“Mozart is the rants in the precinct background with Joan music world’s AlexBaez and Bob Dylan Script, and Blondie ander.

“He died at only 35 and left the greatest legacy of any composer.

“In 2009 I realised a career-long dream of staging my interpretation of Mozart’s Requiem.

“Our audience embraced it wholeheartedly and we sold every single seat,” adds Paul. ● Sara Macliver and FionaCampbell Turn To Photo: Steven Godbee Page 87 as it helped shape the fabulous women she has become, to go and see her live will be awesome.

After 25 years since she was last here, it makes it even more special.

She is an inspiring woman, honest to the core, never shied away from her political activism from singing about civil rights and freedom in the 60s to performing at Occupy Wall Street in 2011.

Her most recent album, Day After Tomorrow, was nominated for a Grammy.

Her Australian tour will feature her son, to husband David Gabriel Harris on percussion and multiinstrumentalist Dirk Powell on banjo, guitar, keyboards and fiddle.

She will perform in Melbourne on Thursday, August 8, at Hamer Hall.

Tickets 1300 182 183. www.artscentre melbourne.com.au See you in the queue for this one!

Greats

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Confidential Melbourne

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

SOLAR RENTAL COMPANY ADMITS IT BROKE LAW

Bitch Melbourne’s News

Zarah Garde-Wilson cases ■ Zarah Garde-Wilson is due to appear as defendant in a civil case listed for Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for 9am today (Wed.).

Court records indicate that Remy Van De Wiel is due to allege a debt is owed by GardeWilson.

A pre-hearing conference is listed for today.

The Court list also lists a registrars’ prehearing conference for ● Zarah Garde-Wilson 2.15pm on June 19 where Con Heliotis is due to make a civil claim for an alleged debt.

Men by the name of Remy Van De Wiel and Con Heliotis are listed as Queen’s Counsel.

Remy van de Wiel, QC, is chairman of the Criminal Bar Association.

■ Solar Rental Company Pty Ltd, which operates a business renting solar systems to consumers, has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission following an investigation.

ASIC found that between October 2011 and May 2012, Solar Rental entered into 239 rental agreements with consumers whilst not holding an Australian credit licence.

There were also concerns that the rental agreements did not contain the disclosures required under the National Credit Act. The undertaking requires Solar Rental to write to all affected consumers, provide them with the disclosure required under the National Credit Act and offer them the following options: ■ termination of their rental arrangements with Solar Rental; ■ purchase of the solar systems at the price paid at the time of the rental agreements less rental amounts already paid; or ■ entry into a new rental agreement with Solar Rental that is compliant

Hinch quiet

with the National Credit Act. ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell said: “This case is a reminder to the industry that it is a fundamental responsibility of those engaging in credit activities to be fully aware of their obligations under the National Credit Act. “I would encourage consumers to check ASIC's registers to ensure the person or company they are dealing with is licensed, and to contact ASIC or visit our MoneySmart website if in doubt'.

Solar Rental was granted a credit licence on October 18 last year, an ASIC spokesman confirmed.

Rumour Mill

Blackers in black-tie

Hear It Here First

$30,000 trip to Market

● John Blackman, Master of Ceremonies ■ Victorian newsagents swaped early mornings for a late night with their annual awards at the Plaza Ballroom, hosted by John Blackman.

Readers’ Choice Newsagency Award went to Michael and Rita Pearce of Mallacoota Newsagency.

The Nparcel Award went to Simon Richards of Clayton Newsagency.

Employee of the Year is Stacey Rennie of Alexandra Newsagency and Lotto.

Recipient of the VANA Legends Award was Ron McKinnis of Flinders City Newsagency.

The New Technology Award was presented to Jeff Otter and Anne Szanto of Williamstown News and Lotto.

The ‘Newsagent of the Year – Distribution’ award went to Peter and Jill De Propertis of Eastern Home Delivery Services.

The ‘Newsagent of the Year – Retail’ award was presnted to Chris and Ros Pecora of NewsXpress Malvern Central.

● Preston Market ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a group of Asian women who allegedly scammed a woman out of $30,000 in Preston.

Police have been told a 66-year-old woman was shopping at the Preston Market when she was approached by two women who asked her to help find someone.

The victim agreed to follow the pair and was approached by a third woman.

It is alleged the third woman told the victim she had spirits haunting her and that if she did not pay money she would die in three days.

The Preston woman then attended three separate ATM machines and withdrew cash, totalling $30,000.

She also returned home and collected all of her jewellery, handing it over to the trio at the market along with the cash.

Police are also investigating possible links to similar scams in the CBD and eastern suburbs.

■ Media motormouth Derryn Hinch has been uncharacteristically quiet this week.

The Melbourne Observer has sent several e-mails to the Channel 7 reporter about the contempt of court charge that he was said to be due to face, reportedly on the orders of Judge Nettle of the Supreme Court.

Hinch has not replied to our e-mails. Hinch’s website still publishes some comments critical of Judge Nettle.

● Derryn Hinch

ASIC WARNS ABOUT FAKE PHONE CALLS ■ The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is urging the public to be wary of cold callers claiming to represent ASIC. Based offshore, these callers claim to be able to assist the public in retrieving money lost in an earlier software scam.

They may quote an ABN, claim to also represent Microsoft, and in order to receive any funds you will be asked to provide access to your computer and complete an online form.

These calls are a scam, and ASIC warns anyone who is contacted to hang up.

If you think you have been a victim of this scam or believe your account may have been compromised, you should contact your bank or financial institution immediately.

ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell said” “We suspect that this scam is the latest attempt by fraudsters to obtain your personal details or trick you into paying money to them.

“We ask the public to be wary of calls like these and we encourage them to conduct some basic checks before acting on an email or phone call out of the blue.”

Warning signs include receiving a surprise call or email claiming you are entitled to a compensation payment or funds recovered from an earlier scam.

Often the caller or sender pretends to be from a real business, government agency or financial organisation.

In order to receive the funds, you are required to pay a fee in advance to cover costs such as ‘administration’ fees, ‘bonds or security deposits’ or ‘outstanding taxes’.

The scammer will request payment via a money transfer service or your personal or banking information.

ASIC says to never send money or give your financial details via text message or email or give access to your computer to someone you don’t trust or know.

Government departments and financial institutions do not ask you for your personal details via email or text message. If you’ve provided your bank account or card details to a scammer, contact your financial institution.

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Whispers

To Court

■ Karina Freeman is due to make a civil claim against the Australian Gramd Prix at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at 9.30am today (Wed.) in a motor vehicle damage case.

Blunder ■ A ban on the White Guy Cooks Thai food van at Seddon by the local council was a clerical mistake, says the municipality. Owner Simon Williams told the Maribyrnong Leader that he was yet to be advised by the Council that the ban had been overturned.

For sale

■ The ABC headquarters at Ripponlea may be sold for highrise developments. ‘Aunty’ is looking to move from its Gordon St studios, built in 1956, to new facilities at Southbank.

Donation

● Kathy Madjlik ■ Melton Mayor Cr Kathy Madjlik is donating from her $93,457 mayoral allowance. She has already given away more than $5000.

Cr Madjlik and Cr Nola Dunn have each promised to make donations.

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Grand Master Bob Jones and June Dyson at the presentation of the new car with members of the Campaspe Valley Lodge It's been a big week for Freemasons Victoria with the handing over of two vehicles for use in the greater community.

Freemasons Victoria in conjunction with their public charitable fund, the Bayside Freemasons Charitable Fund and the Rotary Club of Brighton North, has provided funding to purchase and fit out a brand new Mercedes Sprinter for 'Family Life'.

Family Life assists families, children and young people with counselling, mediation, mental health services, support and community educational services, outreach to homes, case co-ordination and advocacy for people in the Bayside community.

The $65,000 Mercedes Sprinter will be used in family outreach and the collection of materials and clothing across the region and will greatly assist in the operations of Family Life in the performance of their community outreach.

Judith Latta Community Outreach Manager of Family Life was overwhelmed by the way the Freemason community rallied together to help Family Life out.

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A second car was presented to Echuca Regional Health by Grand Master of Freemasons Victoria Bob Jones.

"Freemasonry is really kicking some big goals both in Melbourne and regionally, and there is no better example of this donation of a car from the Freemason members of the Campaspe Valley Lodge to Echuca Regional Health," says Bob. The car is adorned with both the Freemasons Victoria and 'Make Your Mark' campaign logos.

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Melbourne People

Opening: Guest Relations Exhibition Sofitel On Collins

● Lena Correlje, Des Nunan and Margaret Nunan.

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How I Learned To Drive Opening Night: Mockingbird Theatre at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre

Photos: Malcolm and Cheryl Threadgold

● Artistic Director of Theatre in Decay, Anniene Stockton, with Gary Bartlett

● Coral Drouyn with Alex Paige

● Liz and Darryn Nicholls

● Director/Designer Chris Baldock with Executive Producer Kris Weber

● Keith Gow (left), with Director of The Rehearsal Room, Richard Sarrell

● Jacquelyn Horsington and James Caws

● Community theatre director Bruce Akers

● Tim Williams and Steph Cochrane

● Patsy King and Michael Wilkie

● Steven Schuster and Dean Eden-Jones

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AVONDALE HEIGHTS, 3034. Avondale Heights Newsagency. 5 Military Rd, Avondale Heights.

(03) 9317 8274.

BACCHUS MARSH, 3340. Bacchus Marsh Newsagency. 138 Main St. (03) 5367 2961.

BALACLAVA, 3183. Carlisle Newsagency. 272 Carlisle St, Balaclava. (03) 9593 9111.

BALLAN, 3342. Ballan Newsagency. 133 Ingles St, Ballan. (03) 5368 1115.

BALLARAT, 3350. Bridge Mall Newsagency. 6870 Bridge Mall, Ballarat. (03) 5331 3352.

BALLARAT, 3350. NewsXPress Ballarat. Shop 20, Central Square, Ballarat. (03) 5333 4700.

BALLARAT, 3350. Williams Newsagency. 917 Sturt St, Ballarat. (03) 5332 2369.

BALWYN, 3103. Balwyn Newsagency. 413 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9836 4206.

BALWYN, 3103. Belmore Newsagency. 338 Belmore Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9857 9729.

BALWYN, 3103. Yooralla Newsagency. 247B Belmore Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9859 8285.

BALWYN NORTH, 3104. Burkemore Newsagency.

1060 Burke Rd, Balwyn North. (03) 9817 3472.

BALWYN NORTH, 3104. Greythorn Newsagency.

272 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North. (03) 9857 9894.

BALWYN NORTH, 3104. North Balwyn Newsagency.

77 Doncaster Rd, North Balwyn. (03) 9859 1983.

BANNOCKBURN, 3331. Bannockburn Newsagency.

(03) 5281 1625.

BARWON HEADS, 3227. Barwon Heads Newsagency. 43 Hitchcock St, Barwon Heads.

(03) 5254 2260.

BATMAN. Batman Newsagency. (03) 9354 1269.

BAYSWATER, 3153. Bayswater Authorised Newsagency. Shop 21, Bayswater Village. (03) 9729 1773.

BELGRAVE, 3160. Belgrave Newsagency. 1704 Burwood Hwy. (03) 9754 2429.

BELL PARK, 3215. Bell Park Newsagency. 21-23 Milton St, Bell Park. (03) 5278 4032.

BELMONT, 3216. Belmont Newsagency. 132A High St. (03) 5243 1385.

BENNETTSWOOD, 3125. Bennetswood Newsagency. 79 Station St, Bennettswood. (03) 9808 3391.

BENTLEIGH, 3204. Central Bentleigh Newsagency.

395 Centre Rd, Bentleigh. (03) 9557 1453.

BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. Centrefield Newsagency.

939 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East. (03) 9563 7607.

BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. Chesterville Newsagency.

299 Chesterville Rd, Bentleigh East. (03) 9570 1983.

BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. East Bentleigh Tatts & News. (03) 9570 5951.

BERWICK, 3806. Berwick Newsagency. 29-31 High St, Berwick. (03) 9707 1311.

BLACK ROCK, 3193. Black Rock Newsagency. 606 Balcombe Rd. (03) 9589 4266.

BLACKBURN, 3130. Blackburn Newsagency. 116 South Pde, Blackburn. (03) 9878 0101.

BLACKBURN SOUTH, 3130. Blackburn South Newsagency. 108 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn South. (03) 9877 2110.

BORONIA, 3155. Boronia Village Newsagency.

Shop 22A, 163 Boronia Rd, Boronia. (03) 9762 3464.

BOX HILL, 3128. Newsline Newsagency. Shop 70, Box Hill Central. (03) 9890 2217.

BOX HILL, 3128. Whitehorse Plaza Newsagency.

G35, Centro Shopping Plaza, Box Hill. Phone: (03) 9899 0593.

BOX HILL NORTH, 3129. Kerrimuir Newsagency.

515 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill North. (03) 9898 1450.

BOX HILL SOUTH, 3128. Box Hill South Newsagency. 870 Canterbury Rd, Box Hill South.

(03) 9890 6481.

BOX HILL SOUTH, 3128. Wattle Park Newsagency.

164A Elgar Rd, Box Hill South. (03) 9808 1614.

BRIAR HILL, 3088. Briar Hill Newsagency. 111 Mountain View Rd, Briar Hill. (03) 9435 1069.

BRIGHTON, 3186. Gardenvale Newsagency. 168 Martin St, Brighton. (03) 9596 7566.

BRIGHTON EAST, 3187. Highway Newsagency.

765B Hawthorn Rd, Brighton East. (03) 9592 2054.

BRIGHTON EAST, 3187. East Brighton Newsagency.

613 Hampton St, Brighton. (03) 9592 2029.

BRIGHTON NORTH, 3186. North Brighton Authorised Newsagency. 324 Bay St, North Brighton. (03) 9596 4548.

BRUNSWICK, 3056. Lygon Authorised Newsagency. (03) 9387 4929.

BRUNSWICK WEST, 3055. Melville Newsagency.

418 Moreland Rd, West Brunswick. (03) 9386 3300.

BRUNSWICK WEST, 3055. Theresa Newsagency.

34 Grantham St, Brunswick West. (03) 9380 8806.

BULLEEN, 3105. Bulleen Plaza Newsagency. Shop 29, Bulleen Plaza. (03) 9850 5521.

BULLEEN, 3105. Thompsons Road Newsagency.

123A Thompsons Rd, Bulleen. (03) 9850 1882.

BUNDOORA, 3083. Bundoora Centre Newsagency.

Shop 3, 39 Plenty Rd, Bundoora. (03) 9467 1351.

BUNDOORA, 3083. Bundoora Newsagency. 1268 Plenty Rd, Bundoora. (03) 9467 2138.

BUNYIP, 3815. Bunyip Newsagency. (03) 5629 6111.

BURNLEY, 3121. Burnley Newsagency. 375 Burnley St, Burnley. (03) 9428 1669.

BURWOOD EAST, 3151. East Burwood Newsagency. 16 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East.

(03) 9808 7284.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Burke Road Newsagency.

(03) 9882 3671.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Burwood Newsagency. 1394 Toorak Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9889 4155.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Camberwell Centre Newsagency. 628 Burke Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9882 4083.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Camberwell Market Newsagency. 513 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell.

(03) 9813 3799.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Zantuck Newsagency. 732 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9836 4953.

CAMBERWELL EAST, 3124. East Camberwell Newsagency. 188 Through Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9836 2495.

CANTERBURY, 3126. Canterbury Newsagency. 104 Maling Rd. (03) 9836 2130.

CARISBROOK, 3464. Carisbrook Newsagency. (03) 5464 2293.

CARLTON, 3053. Lygon Authorised Newsagency.

260 Lygon St, Carlton. (03) 9663 6193.

CARLTON NORTH, 3054. Princes Hill Newsagency.

607 Lygon St, Carlton North. (03) 9380 1419.

CARLTON NORTH, 3054. Rathdowne Newsagency.

410 Rathdowne St, Carlton North. (03) 9347 2630.

CARNEGIE, 3163. Carnegie Newsagency. 58 Koornang Rd, Carnegie. (03) 9568 5256.

CARNEGIE, 3163. Patterson Newsagency. (03) 9557 5794.

CARNEGIE, 3163. Southern Distribution & Delivery Service. 669 North Rd, Carnegie. (03) 9576 7044.

CARRUM, 3197. Carrum Newsagency. 514 Station St, Carrum. (03) 9772 7696.

CARRUM DOWNS, 3198. Bayside Distribution. (03) 9782 6333.

CAULFIELD EAST, 3145. Caulfield Newsagency.

14 Derby Rd, Caulfield East. (03) 9571 6194.

CAULFIELD NORTH, 3161. Junction Newsagency.

69-71 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield North. (03) 9523 8546.

CAULFIELD SOUTH, 3162. Booran Road Newsagency. 177 Booran Rd, Caulfield South.

(03) 9578 3195.

CAULFIELD SOUTH, 3162. South Caulfield Newsagency. 792 Glenhuntly Rd, Caulfield South.

(03) 9523 8701.

CHADSTONE, 3148. Supanews. Shops A42 and A49, Chadstone. (03) 9569 5858.

CHADSTONE, 3148. Holmesglen Newsagency.

637 Warrigal Rd, Chadstone. (03) 9569 7365.

CHARLTON, 3525. Charltopn Newsagency. (03) 5491 1680.

CHELSEA, 3196. Chelsea Newsagency. 403 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea. (03) 9772 2621.

CHELTENHAM, 3192. Cheltenham Newsagency.

332 Charman Rd, Cheltenham. (03) 9583 3276.

CHELTENHAM, 3192. Southland Newsagency.

Westfield Shoppingtown, Cheltenham. (03) 9584 9433.

CLAYTON, 3168. Clayton Authorised Newsagency.

345 Clayton Rd, Clayton. (03) 9544 1153.

CLIFTON HILL, 3068. Clifton Hill Newsagency. 316 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill. (03) 9489 8725.

COBURG, 3058. Coburg Newsagency, 481-483 Sydney Rd, Coburg. (03) 9354 7525.

COLAC, 3250. Blaines Newsagency, Colac. (03) 5231 4602.

COLDSTREAM, 3770. Coldstream Newsagency.

670 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream. (03) 9739 1409.

CORIO, 3214. Corio Village Newsagency. Shop 27, Corio Village, Corio. (03) 5275 1666.

COWES, 3922. Cowes Newsagency. 44 Thompson Ave, Cowes. (03) 5952 2046.

CRAIGIEBURN, 3064. Craigieburn Newsagency.

Shop 9 Mall, Craigieburn. (03) 9308 2132.

CRANBOURNE, 3977. Cranbourne Newsagency.

105 High St,Cranbourne. (03) 5996 8866.

CRANBOURNE NORTH, 3977. Thompson Parkway Newsagency. Cnr South Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne North. (03) 5996 0055.

CROYDON, 3136. Burnt Bridge Newsagency. 434 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. (03) 9870 6140.

CROYDON, 3136. Croydon Newsagency. 158 Main St, Croydon. (03) 9723 2001.

CROYDON NORTH, 3136. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd, Croydon North. (03) 9726 6030.

DANDENONG, 3175. Lonsdale Newsagency. 250 Lonsdale St, Dandenong. (03) 9792 1897.

DANDENONG, 3175. Lucky Winners Lotto. 118 Hemmings St, Dandenong. (03) 9792 4628.

DANDENONG, 3175. Doveton News & Lotto. (03) 9792 4937.

DEER PARK, 3023. Deer Park Newsagency. 823 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park.(03) 9363 1175.

DENILIQUIN, 2710. Deniliquin Newsagency and Bookstore. (02) 5881 2080.

DIAMOND CREEK, 3089. Diamond Creek Newsagency. 62A Hurstbridge Rd. (03) 9438 1470.

DINGLEY VILLAGE, 3172. Dingley Newsagency.

79 Centre Dandenong Rd, Dingley Village. (03) 9551 1184.

DONCASTER, 3108. Shoppingtown Newsagency.

Shop 34, 619 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster. (03) 9848 3912.

DONCASTER EAST, 3109. East Doncaster Newsagency. 74 Jackson Ct, Doncaster East. (03) 9848 3174.

DONCASTER EAST, 3109. Tunstall Square Newsagency. Shop 4, Tunstall Square, Doncaster East. (03) 9842 2485.

DONCASTER EAST, 3109. The Pines Newsagency.

Shop 35, 181 Reynolds Rd, Doncaster East. (03) 9842 7944.

DROMANA, 3936. Dromana Newsagency. 177 Nepean Hwy, Dromana. (03) 5987 2338.

DROUIN, 3818. Burrows Newsagency, Drouin. (03) 5625 1614.

DRYSDALE, 3222. Drysdale Newsagency. High St, Drysdale. (03) 5251 2776.

EAGLEMONT, 3084. Eaglemont Lucky Lotto, News & Post. 68 Silverdale Rd. (03) 9499 2589.

EDITHVALE, 3196. Edithvale Newsagency. 253 Nepean Hwy. (03) 9772 1072.

ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Elsternwick Newsagency.

348 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 8335.

ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Elsternwick Office Supplies.

433 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 6495.

ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Ripponlea Newsagency. 78 Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 5649.

ELTHAM, 3095. Eltham Newsagency & Toyworld.

958 Main Rd. (03) 9439 9162.

ELWOOD, 3184. Elwood Newsagency. 103 Ormond Rd, Elwood. (03) 9531 4223.

EMERALD, 3782. Emerald Newsagency. Main St, Emerald. (03) 5968 5152.

EPPING, 3076. Dalton Village Newsagency. (03) 9408 8877.

ESSENDON, 3040. Essendon Newsagency. 15A Rose St, Essendon. (03) 9337 5908.

ESSENDON, 3040. Roundabout Newsagency. 94 Fletcher St, Essendon. (03) 9370 5305.

ESSENDON NORTH, 3041. North Essendon Newsagency. 1085 Mt Alexander Rd, North Essendon. (03) 9379 2243.

FAIRFIELD, 3078. Fairfield Newsagency. 99 Station St, Fairfield. (03) 9481 3240.

FAWKNER, 3060. Fawkner Newsagency. 54 Bonwick St, Fawkner. (03) 9359 2046.

FAWKNER, 3060. Moomba Park Newsagency. 89 Anderson Rd, Fawkner. (03) 9359 1595.

FERNTREE GULLY, 3156. Ferntree Gully Newsagency. Shop 2, 69 Station St, Ferntree Gully. (03) 9758 1343.

FERNTREE GULLY, 3156. Mountain Gate Newsagency. Shop 9B, Ferntree Gully. (03) 9758 4427.

FERNTREE GULLY UPPER, 3156. Upper Ferntree Gully Newsagency. Shop 3 Ferntree Plaza. (03) 9756 0171.

FITZROY, 3065. Fitzroy Newsagency. 337 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. (03) 9417 3017.

FITZROY NORTH, 3068. North Fitzroy Newsagency.

224 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North. (03) 9489 8614.

FOOTSCRAY WEST, 3012. Kingsville Newsagency.

339 Somerville Rd, Footscray West. (03) 9314 5004.

FOREST HILL, 3131. Brentford Square Newsagency. 29-31 Brentford Sq., Forest Hill.

(03) 9878 1882.

FOREST HILL, 3131. NewsXPress Forest Hill. Shop 215, Western Entrance, Forest Hill. (03) 9878 2515.

FOUNTAIN GATE, 3805. Fountain Gate Newsagency. Shop 1157 (Level 1), Fountain Gate. (03) 9704 6408.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Beach Street Newsagency.

239 Beach St, Frankston. (03) 9789 9736.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Foote Street Newsagency. c/ - Bayside Distribution Services. (03) 9783 4720.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Frankston Newsagency. 5 Keys St, Frankston. (03) 9783 3253.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Karingal Hub Newsagency. c/ - Bayside Distribution Services. (03) 9776 7744.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Young Street Newsagency. 78 Young St, Frankston. (03) 9783 2467.

GARDENVALE, 3186. See Brighton.

GARFIELD, 3814. Garfield Newsagency Pty Ltd. 77 Main St, Garfield. (03) 5629 2533.

GEELONG, 3220. Geelong Newsagency & Lotto.

139 Moorabool St, Geelong. (03) 5222 1911.

GEELONG EAST, 3219. East Geelong Newsagency.

78A Garden St. (03) 5229 5109.

GEELONG WEST, 3218. Manifold Newsagency.

Shop 2, 132 Shannon Ave, Geelong West. (03) 5229 5897.

GEELONG WEST, 3218. Murphy's Newsagency. PO Box 7133, Geelong West. (03) 5229 1973.

GISBORNE, 3437. Gisborne Newsagency. Shop 20, Village Shopping Centre. (03) 5428 2632.

GLADSTONE PARK, 3043. Gladstone Park Newsagency. Shop 164. (03) 9338 3921.

GLEN HUNTLY, 3163. Glenhuntly Newsagency.

1164 Glenhuntly Rd, Glenhuntly. (03) 9571 2551.

GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Glen Waverley News.

Shop L2, 65 Glen S/C, Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley. (03) 9802 8503.

GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Kingsway Newsagency.

65 Kingsway, Glen Waverley. (03) 9560 9987.

GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Syndal Newsagency. 238 Blackburn Rd, Glen Waverley. (03) 9802 8446.

GLENFERRIE, 3122. See Hawthorn.

GLENROY, 3046. Glenroy Newsagency. 773 Pascoe Vale Rd, Glenroy. (03) 9306 9530.

GRANTVILLE, 3984. Grantville Newsagency. Shop 4, 1509 Bass Hwy, Grantville. (03) 5678 8808.

GREENSBOROUGH, 3088. Greensborough Newsagency. Shop 4-5 Greensborough. (03) 9435 1024.

GREENVALE, 3059. Greenvale Newsagency. Shop 4 & 5, Cnr Mickleham & Greenvale Rds, Greenvale. (03) 9333 3154.

GROVEDALE, 3216. Grovedale Newsagency. 19 Peter St. (03) 5243 1480.

HADFIELD, 3046. Hadfield Newsagency. 120 West St, Hadfield. (03) 9306 5007.

HAMPTON, 3188. Hampton Newsagency. 345-347 Hampton St, Hampton. (03) 9598 1239.

HAMPTON EAST, 3188. Hampton East Newsagency.

412 Bluff Rd, Hampton East.(03) 9555 2821.

HAMPTON PARK, 3976. Hampton Park Newsagency. Shop 3, Park Square, Hampton Park. (03) 9799 1609.

HASTINGS, 3915. Hastings Newsagency. 56 High St. (03) 5979 1321.

HAWTHORN, 3122. Glenferrie Newsagency.669 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. (03) 9818 2621.

HAWTHORN EAST, 3123. Auburn Newsagency. 119 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East. (03) 9813 4838.

HAWTHORN EAST, 3123. Auburn South Newsagency. 289 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East.

(03) 9882 2009.

HAWTHORN WEST, 3122. Hawthorn West Newsagency. 44 Church St, Hawthorn. (03) 9853 6098.

HEALESVILLE, 3777. Healesville Newsagency.

(03) 5962 4161.

HEIDELBERG, 3084. Heidelberg Newsagency. 128 Burgundy St, Heidelberg. (03) 9457 1098.

HEIDELBERG WEST, 3081. Heidelberg Heights Newsagency. 35 Southern Rd, Heidelberg West.

(03) 9457 2063.

HEIDELBERG WEST, 3081. The Mall Newsagency.

Shop 18, Heidelberg West. (03) 9457 4244.

HIGHETT, 3190. Highett Newsagency. 2 Railway Pde, Highett. (03) 9555 1010.

HIGHTON, 3216. Highton Newsagency. 7 Bellevue Ave. (03) 5243 4824, HOPPERS CROSSING, 3030. Hoppers Crossing Newsagency. 31 Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Crossing. (03) 9749 2652, HUNTINGDALE, 3166. Huntingdale Newsagency.

291 Huntingdale Rd, Huntingdale. (03) 9544 1175.

HURSTBRIDGE, 3099. Hurstbridge Newsagency.

800 Main Rd. (03) 9718 2045.

IVANHOE, 3079. NewsXPress. 194-196 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe. (03) 9499 1231.

IVANHOE EAST, 3079. East Ivanhoe Newsagency.

262 Lower Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe East. (03) 9499 1720.

KEILOR, 3036. Centreway Newsagency. 59 Wyong St, Keilor East, 3033. (03) 9336 2451.

KEILOR, 3036. Keilor Newsagency. 700 Calder Hwy, Keilor. (03) 9336 7930.

KEILOR DOWNS, 3038. Keilor Downs Newsagency.

Shop 3, Keilor Downs Plaza, Keilor Downs. (03) 9310 9955.

KEW, 3101. Cotham Newsagency. 97 Cotham Rd, Kew. (03) 9817 3840.

KEW, 3101. Kew Newsagency. 175 High St, Kew. (03) 9853 8238.

KEW NORTH, 3101. North Kew Newsagency. 93 Willsemere Rd, Kew. (03) 9853 9383.

KEYSBOROUGH, 3173. Parkmore Newsagency.

Parkmore Shopping Centre, Kensington. (03) 9798 4311.

KILMORE, 3764. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St. (03) 5782 1465.

KILSYTH, 3137. Kilsyth Newsagency. 520 Mt Dandenong Rd. (03) 9725 6218.

KINGSVILLE, 3012. See Footscray West.

KNOX CITY. See Wantirna South KNOXFIELD, 3180. Knoxfield Newsagency. (03) 9764 8260.

KOO-WEE-RUP, 3981. Koo Wee Rup Newsagency.

44-48 Station St, Koo Wee Rup. (03) 5997 1456.

LALOR, 3075. Lalor Newsagency. 364 Station St, Lalor. (03) 9465 2698.

LARA, 3212. Lara Newsagency. 44 The Centreway, Lara. (03) 5282 1419.

L AVERTON, 3028. Laverton Newsagency. 12 Aviation Rd, Laverton. (03) 9369 1426.

LEOPOLD, 3028. Leopold Newsagency. 45 Ash Rd, Leopold. (03) 5250 1687.

LILYDALE, 3140. Lilydale Newsagency. 237 Main St. (03) 9735 1705.

LOWER PLENTY, 3093. Lower Plenty Newsagency.

95 Main Rd. (03) 9435 6423.

LOWER TEMPLESTOWE, 3107. See Templestowe Lower.

MALVERN, 3144. Malvern Newsagency. 114 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern. (03) 9509 8381.

MALVERN, 3144. Malvern Village Newsagency.

1352 Malvern Rd, Malvern. (03) 9822 3761.

MALVERN, 3144. Winterglen Newsagency Malvern Lotto. 167 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern. (03) 9509 9068.

MALVERN EAST, 3145. Central Park Newsagency.

393 Wattletree Rd, Malvern East. (03) 9509 9842.

McCRAE, 3938. McCrae Newsagency, 675 Point Nepean Rd. (03) 5986 8499.

McKINNON, 3204. McKinnon Newsagency. 148 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon. (03) 9578 4478.

MELBOURNE, 3000. Mitty's Newsagency. 53 Bourke St, Melbourne. (03) 9654 5950.

MELTON, 3337. Melton Authorised Newsagency.

383-385 High St, Melton. (03) 9743 5451.

MELTON, 3337. NewsXPress. (03) 9743 5451.

MENTONE, 3194. Mentone Newsagency. 24 Como Pde, Mentone. (03) 9585 3494.

MERLYNSTON, 3058. Merlynston Newsagency. (03) 9354 1532.

MIDDLE BRIGHTON, 3186. Middle Brighton Newsagency. 75-77 Church St, Middle Brighton.

(03) 9592 1000.

MIDDLE PARK, 3206. Middle Park Newsagency.

16 Armstrong St, Middle Park.

MILDURA, 3500. Klemm's Mildura Newsagency.

(03) 5302 1004.

MILL PARK, 3082. Mill Park Authorised Newsagency. Stables Shopping Centre, Cnr Childs Rd & Redleap Ave, Mill Park. (03) 9436 4400.

MITCHAM, 3132. Mitcham Newsagency. 503 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham. (03) 9873 1108.

MOE, 3825. Yeatman's Newsagency. 3A Moore St, Moe. (03) 5127 1002.

MONT ALBERT., 3127. Mont Albert Newsagency.

42 Hamilton St, Mont Albert. (03) 9890 1140.

MONTMORENCY, 3094. Montmorency Newsagency.

41-43 Were St. (03) 9435 8893.

MONTROSE, 3765. Montrose Newsagency. 912 Mt Dandenong Rd. (03) 9728 2057.

MOONEE PONDS, 3039. Puckle Street Newsagency.

45 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. (03) 9375 2264.

MORDIALLOC, 3195. Mordialloc Newsagency.

574A Main St, Mordialloc. (03) 9580 5141.

MORDIALLOC, 3195. Warren Village Newsagency.

87 Warren Rd. (03) 9580 3880.

MORELAND, 3056. See Brunswick.

MORNINGTON, 3931. Mornington Newsagency. 97 Main St, Mornington. (03) 5975 2099.

MORNINGTON, 3931. Scribes Newsagency. Shop 1/10, Mornington Village, Mornington. (03) 5975 5849.

If your local newsagency is not listed, and you would like them to stock the Melbourne Observer, please ask them to contact All Day Distribution, phone (03) 9482 1145.

MORWELL, 3840. Morwell Newsagency. 176 Commercial Rd, Morwell. (03) 5134 4133.

MOUNT ELIZA, 3934. Mount Eliza Newsagency.

102 Mount Eliza Way. (03) 5974 2347.

MOUNT MARTHA, 3934. Mount Martha Newsagency. 2 Lochiel Ave, Mount Martha. (03) 5974 2347.

MOUNT WAVERLEY, 3149. Pinewood Newsagency.

Shop 59, Centreway Shopping Centre, Mount Waverley. (03) 9802 7008.

MOUNTAIN GATE, 3156. See Ferntree Gully.

MT EVELYN, 3658. Mt Evelyn Newsagency. 1A Wray Cres. (03) 9736 2302.

MULGRAVE, 3170. Northvale Newsagency. 901 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave. (03) 9546 0200.

MULGRAVE, 3170. Waverley Gardens Newsagency. Shop 44, Waverley Gardens, Mulgrave. (03) 9547 5773.

MURCHISON, 3610. Murchison Newsagency, Murchison. (03) 5826 2152, MURRUMBEENA, 3163. Murrumbeena Newsagency. 456 Nerrim Rd, Murrumbenna. (03) 9568 1959.

NARRE WARREN, 3805. Narre Warren News & Tatts. Shop 1 Webb St, Narre Warren. (03) 9704 6495.

NEWCOMB, 3220. Newcomb Newsagency, Geelong. (03) 5248 5434.

NEWMARKET, 3031. Newmarket Newsagency. 294 Racecourse Rd, Newmarket. (03) 9376 6075.

NEWPORT, 3015. Newport Newsagency. 6 Hall St, Newport. (03) 9391 2548.

NIDDRIE, 3042. Niddrie Newsagency. 455 Keilor Rd, Niddrie. (03) 9379 3840.

NOBLE PARK, 3174. Noble Park Newsagency. 22 Douglas St, Noble Park. (03) 9546 9079.

NOBLE PARK, 3174. Variety Newsagency. 1268 Heatherton Rd, Noble Park. (03) 9546 7916.

NORTH BALWYN, 3104. See Balwyn North.

NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051. See West Melbourne.

NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051. Haines Street Newsagency. 46 Haines St. (03) 9328 1195.

NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051. News On Errol. (03) 9326 3744.

NORTHCOTE, 3070. Croxton Newsagency. 509 High St, Northcote. (03) 9481 3624.

NORTHCOTE, 3070. Northcote Newsagency. 335 High St, Northcote. (03) 9481 3725.

NORTHCOTE, 3070. Northcote Newsplaza. (03) 9481 7130.

NUNAWADING, 3131. Mountainview Newsagency.

293A Springfield Rd, Nunawading. (03) 9878 7887.

NYAH, 3594. Nyah General Store. (03) 5030 2230.

OAK PARK, 3046. Oak Park Newsagency. 120 Snell Grove, Oak Park. (03) 9306 5472.

OAKLEIGH, 3166. Oakleigh Newsagency. Shop 61-63, Oakleigh. (03) 9563 0703.

OAKLEIGH EAST, 3166. Oakleigh East Auth.

Newsagency. 190 Huntingdale Rd, East Oakleigh.

(03) 9544 4322.

OAKLEIGH SOUTH, 3167. Oakleigh South Newsagency. (03) 9570 5833.

OCEAN GROVE, 3226. Ocean Grove Newsagency.

82 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. (03) 5256 1779.

PAKENHAM, 3810. Pakenham Newsagency. 99 Main St, Pakenham. (03) 5941 1243.

PARKDALE, 3195. Parkdale Newsagencxy. 238 Como Pde. (03) 9580 1724.

PASCOE VALE, 3044. Pascoe Vale Central Newsagency. 110 Cumberland Rd, Pascoe Vale.

(03) 9354 8472.

PASCOE VALE, 3044. Coonans Hill News/Tatts/ Post Office. 67 Coonans Rd, Pascoe Vale South.

(03) 9386 7465.

PASCOE VALE SOUTH, 3044. Paper N Post. Pascoe Vale South. (03) 9354 1432.

PEARCEDALE, 3912. Pearcedale Newsagency.

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Page 16 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, May 8, 2013

■ Richard Ewing ‘Dick’ Powell was born in Arkansas in 1904, the son of Ewing Powell and Sallie Thompson.

Young Richard was always interested in music and by the age of 17 he was singing with his own band.

He learned to play many instruments and toured throughout the southern states of America.

He married his first wife Mildred Maund in 1925 but the marriage only lasted for two years.

In 1930 he was appearing at The Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh when he was spotted by a talent scout from Warner Brothers Pictures.

This led to a supporting role in the musical film Blessed Event in 1932 where he was billed as Dick Powell and sang three songs.

The following year he got his big break when he played Billy Lawler in the film 42nd Street.

Dick starred opposite Ruby Keeler and sang two wonderful songs Young And Healthy and the title song 42nd Street.

Dick starred in a series of musicals in the following years which included Footlight Parade, Gold Diggers Of 1933, Twenty Million Sweethearts, Dames, Flirtation Walk, and On The Avenue.

Dick Powell was a popular recording artist during the 1930s with hit songs such as We're In The Money, Happiness Ahead, Mr And Mrs Is The Name and I Know Now. In 1936 he married again, this time to his costar in many of his films, Joan Blondell, and

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Whatever Happened To ...

Dick Powell

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM they had two children but the marriage ended in divorce in 1946. When Dick was in his late thirties he realised that his time as a young crooner was over and he tried to find work in more serious roles.

In 1945 he was cast as the private detective Philip Marlowe in the film Murder My Sweet and this was another major breakthrough in his career.

He played heavier roles in films such as Cornered, Right Cross, Johnny O'Clock, Mrs Mike and Cry Danger.

He married for the third time in 1945 to actress June Allyson and they had two children. I recorded a radio interview with June Allyson in 2004 and when I asked about Dick Powell.

● Dick Powell

June said she fell in love with him through his films long before he fell in love with her.

His last film role in 1954 was a comedy titled Susan Slept Here and his co-star was Debbie Reynolds.

In his later years Dick Powell became a film director and producer.

In 1956 he directed The Conqueror starring John Wayne and Susan Hayward and there has been much controversy over the possible link between the nuclear testing occurring near their filming location in Utah and the death of John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Agnes Moorhead and Dick Powell from cancer.

Of the 220 cast and crew from the film, 91 contracted cancer and 46 died from the disease.

In the early 1960s Dick did guest star roles in many television shows and hosted Dick Powell Theatre.

Dick Powell died from lymphoma at the age of 58 in 1963. He was still married to June Allyson at the time and she told me it took a long time to get over his passing. Dick Powell is one of my favourite singers.

- 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. To listen, go to www.innerfm.org.au and follow the prompts.

LAST LEG OF WORLDWIDE RUN

■ Last week there was Nicky Gallas, walking from Alice Springs to Adelaide to raise awareness about depression and obesity.

Now it's Tony Mangan. He's on his last leg of a run around the world.

He said he just wanted to see the world "through my own eyes", and the idea came to him in the late seventies.

He was intending to ride a bike, but running is slower - "I know I can take more in".

So he started at the Dublin Marathon in 2010, and will finish at the same event in 2014.

So far, he's covered about 30,000 kms, and he's worn out 32 pairs of shoes.

And, just as a sideline, he competed in a local running event as soon as he arrived in Alice!

I can empathise with him, though. I have often heard people say that the drive from Adelaide to Alice, or Alice to Darwin is "so boring". Absolutely not! I've always claimed.

Mother Nature offers so much diversity from the bottom of Australia to the top.

The landscapes change subtly and inexorably all the way, with different plants and animals always popping up out of the blue.

And I love this even speeding past in a motor car. Tony would see all of this microscopically, inch by inch, as he trundled along.

Creatures great and small at every step.

■ I watched a gay and lesbian Mardi Gras on TV the other night - in Elliott.

Elliott?

It's the halfway stop between Alice and Darwin, and there's not much there.

Just a pub and a motel and a few scattered houses, it's primarily an Aboriginal settlement in the absolute middle of nowhere.

So some enterprising, and apparently inebriated, locals decided to have their own Mardi Gras after having viewed the Sydney extravaganza.

I don't know how many participants in their lacy numbers were actually gay - I think that many of them were local ringers taking the mickey. However it worked, and everybody seemed to be having fun.

I suspect that some Alice Springs ladies may have trotted up there - Alice is renowned for being the lesbian capital of somewhere. They proliferate throughout the town.

The Outback Legend

with Nick Le Souef Lightning Ridge Opals 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Phone 9654 4444 www.opals.net.au One show I attended was the Topp Twins, a couple of gay ladies from New Zealand, in the Araluen Centre.

Of course every gay lady in Alice was there. I have no gay issues at any time, but this night they drove me nuts, screeching like schoolgirls and in their excitement jumping all over their seats, each other and me.

I was a bit anti-gay that night.

Tour guides would bring groups of overseas tourists in to witness proceedings.

Many of these groups were nubile young backpackers, so all the ringers from the stations would come in and try to impress them.

There were live local bush bands, people jumping around on the dance floor, and a video website to the outside world, so mum back in Oslo could watch the daughter waving to her from Central Australia. Everything worked!

Now, a few years later, it's just about on its knees. For some reason everything fell apart.

So, now they're trying to promote hip-hop and heavy metal to try and attract a new audience.

These chaps won't be too interested in Outback memorabilia!

■ Happily, Buddy's back! Andrea Beagley owns a Maltese-Daschund cross, who was stolen from her home last week.

A suspicious looking couple, the man with a comb over, and a woman with dark curly hair, was seen driving slowly past the house checking him out beforehand.

Then he disappeared. So, distraught, Andrea sent out flyers, to no avail.

So, she crossed the line into the Twilight Zone - to an "animal communicator", who "communicates" with our furry and feathered friends.

Jessica Worsley, the psychic, firstly described the couple from the car who had apparently taken him. A bit spooky.

She built a little crystal altar, and sought the help of ‘Archangel Michael’ in her quest, and contacted Buddy who was, according to Jess, eager to return home.

And there she left it.

So what happened?

He had been given to an elderly lady and her daughter and they immediately recognised him from the flyer, so returned him to his rightful owner where he "went nuts" with joy.

I've spent decades myself deciding whether hocus pocus is just that, or, conversely, may have some validity. I decided, long ago, due to the myriads of uncanny and inexplicable Twilight Zone experiences which have engulfed me, there's got to be something there!

So, if it was Michael, onya mate!

■ It's strange how fads and fashions come and go.

Bojangles Tavern in Alice Springs is a case in point.

For years it had it all - everything was going fine. It's a typical Outbacky pub with Outback and Australiana memorabilia festooning the walls and ceilings.

There's Kev the stuffed wedgie, an old Indian motorbike, saddles and bridles and horsey stuff, ancient firearms.

It's perfect for any overseas visitor to see a genuine slice of Australian Outback, with a few snakes thrown in.

And so the crowds flocked there.

■ Reptiles! Rex Niendorf has just

● Tony Mangan

had his official snake-catcher status renewed - he was a bit worried, but now he's up and running again.

Four crocs were pulled from traps in Darwin waterways last week.

And Top End snake catcher Lachlin Way was called to Darwin Private Hospital to evict a golden tree snake which had crawled out from behind an ATM. He'd also caught a 2m python from a bedroom wall - in all six snakes caught before 11am on a Sunday!

Then, tragically, hockey player Karl Berry was at Marrara Stadium and noticed a snake slithering near some children who were training, so he grabbed it and relocated it into nearby bush.

Apparently he assumed it was a python so wasn't perturbed when it bit him - he just continued training, and went for 2k run. However he collapsed shortly afterwards, and didn't recover.

It seems that instead of a harmless python, it was a deadly brown snake.

- Nick Le Souef, Outback Legend

Andy Payne creates ‘Set Build’ From Page 6 Andy’s directorial debut was Chekhov, and says “In direction I found a new love.”

When reaching the doors of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Andy felt the “dull hand of responsibility” on his shoulder, opting for the teaching course which guaranteed income in the form of a student grant, rather than the excitement of the acting or directing options. Andy then concentrated on teaching and directing in schools and youth theatre projects.

Andy says the action in his latest play, Set Build, takes place on stage during the final stages of a set build in a suburban Melbourne theatre and includes tensions and friendly rivalry between different sections of the technical crew, first-time actors trying to help, and a small misunderstanding necessitating a complete rebuild.

Andy says “Against a background of problems and setbacks, shines through the wisdom and experience of Peter the carpenter, who goes round quietly fixing the problems that others create.

“Finally, with the set in place, disasters in costume, lighting and sound averted, the technical rehearsal is ready to begin. What could possibly go wrong?”

The inspiration to write Set Build was Andy’s admiration for the men and women who devote so much time and effort to back stage work.

“I understand a little, but not nearly enough about each craft. Set Build draws on past experiences working with many gifted and talented technicians over the years, although no character is built upon any one person”, he says.

Last year, because of difficult but improving family circumstances, Andy spent a lot of time in hospital and rehabilitation waiting rooms with only his ipad for company. He listened to the rhythms and speech patterns of strangers, and is grateful to these people in hospital waiting rooms who have unknowingly contributed to this project.

After Set Build, Andy says he is finishing working on Verdi’s Aida as part of the Melbourne Streetwise Opera project, led by Dr Jonathon Welch, and later in the year will be working on Princess Ida with Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria.

Set Build can be seen at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris, from May 31 – June 14. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: www.beaumaris theatre.com Enquiries: 9583 6896.

- Cheryl Threadgold