Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 103
e urn lbo Me
ver N ser IO Ob T C SE 3
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Observer Showbiz Every Week in the Melbourne Observer
Radio: RRR Radiothon underway ................... Page 104 Veritas: Melbourne’s critic, without fear or favour . Page 105 The Spoiler: Advance plotlines for TV soapies .......... Page 105 Jim and Aaron: Top 10, best movies and DVDs ............ Page 106 Cheryl Threadgold: Local theatre shows, auditions ........... Page 107 PLUS THE LOVATT”S MEGA CROSSWORD
RADIO AWARD NOMINEES ‘Prompter’ asks questions of media
● Jule Japhet Chiari in Prompter at Arts House, North Melbourne until August 18. Photo: Ponch Hawkes ■ The field of journalism has become a cultural flashpoint all its own in recent years. No longer an impartial data source or merely a historical archiving system, the news itself is now something that makes headlines. Flick through the channels and you can see bombastic debates about the very nature of journalism and the news—the issue of impartiality and unbiased reporting, the mouldering state of print journalism, the shaky status of news as a business model and whether accuracy has a place in today's Twitter-driven media landscape, where the one who gets there first is the one with the viewership. Prompter consists of 10 performers, five of whom interact with the other performers from their bedrooms via the internet, with “a storm of writing, design and technologybecome-force-of-nature.” The actors read from tele-prompters and handle shouldermounted cameras, which they regularly hand off to one another. The images filmed are then projected across various screens in the performance space. The effect is at first disorienting and even alienating. The performers are less actors and exist more as talking heads, while the audience is thrust into a situation of political unrest with no real information, despite being guided by a news reporter from the very beginning of the performance. A narrative slowly starts to weave around these seemingly disparate figures, each of whom is conflicted about the existential nature of their lives in telling stories and sharing information. So driven are they by this altruistic force that it begins to consume them, and as always their loved ones must deal with the heavy fallout. For some, this manifests itself in dark and disturbing ways. Prompter, a production by the Perth-based performance company Hydra Poesis and directed and co-written by Sam Fox, takes a studied and pragmatic look at the nature not just of journalism but of reporting in general. It asks questions about what it means to ask questions—of others, of ourselves, of our environment and the distancing nature that this can promote. Season: Until Sunday, August 18 Time: 7:30pm Tickets: Full $30, Concession $25, Student $20 Bookings: Online via www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ artshouse/ or call 9322 3713 Venue: Arts House Meat Market , 5 Blackwood St., North Melbourne. - Review by Greg Moskovitch
WINNERS TO BE NAMED IN OCTOBER ■ Nominees for the Australian Commercial Radio Awards have been announced. Winners will be announced at the gala black tie event at Brisbane's Royal International Convention Centre on October 12. There are no nominees listed for the Hall of Fame inductee, acknowledging a lifelong commitment to and accomplishment in Australian commercial radio. That honour is a closely kept secret that will be announced on the night. Past Hall of Fame inductees include John Laws, Bob Rogers, Neil Mitchell, John Brennan, Paul Thompson, Janet Cameron and Graham Mott. Nominees Country. Provincial. NonMetropolitan. Metropolitan BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM The Morning Rush; Jon Vertigan & Tenielle Hawker, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Country Today; Sandra Moon, ACE Radio Broadcasters C The Revolution; Tim Aquilina, Southern Cross Austereo P The Blurred Truth; Steve Bilokin, Prime Radio Network P Truck Radio; Miriam Young, Southern Cross Austereo P The Tom & Heidi Show; Tom Bell & Heidi Anderson, Southern Cross Austereo P The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Southern Cross Austereo M Merrick & The Highway Patrol; Merrick Watts, Rachel Corbett & Julian Schiller, Southern Cross Austereo M Smallzy's Surgery; Kent Small, DMG Radio Australia M Best of Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald & Michael Wipfli, DMG Radio Australia M BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR Ryan Jon; Star FM, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C Dane McGuirk; Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Kenny G Williams; Sea FM, Bundaberg QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C Matt Lipiarski; Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Amy Stewart; Zinc FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Prime Radio Network P Ryan Kinder; 7HO FM, Hobart TAS, Grant Broadcasters P Becs Lee; K-ROCK, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Huw Joseph; Star FM, Warragul VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P Jane Hall; Mix 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian RadioNetwork M Bennie Bishop; 96FM, Perth WA, Fairfax Radio Network M Richard Wilkins; smoothfm, Melbourne VIC, DMG Radio Australia M Andrew Webster; Sky Sports Radio, Sydney NSW, Tabcorp M Ryan Girdler; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER Mark Parton; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM Mike Welsh; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Hunter Valley NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM Meryl Swanson; 2HD, Newcastle NSW, Super Radio Network NM Leon Byner; FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, DMG Radio Australia M Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M Paul Murray; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M BEST TALK PRESENTER Anthony Zanos; 2RE, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C Ardin Beech; 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Lucy Brennan; 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Hunter Valley NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Mark Parton; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P Mike Welsh; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P Graeme Day; 2ST, Nowra NSW, Grant Broadcasters P Pete Davies; Mix 104.9, Darwin NT, GrantBroadcasters P Gary Hardgrave; 4BC, Brisbane QLD, Fairfax Radio Network M Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M Paul Murray; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M ● Turn To Page 105
■ Mildura’s Star FM has won two nominations in the ACRA awards list for Best Station Promotion: 2XL's 75th Birthday; Scott McLaren, 2XL, Cooma NSW, Capital RadioNetwork C Stocklands Little Helpers; Benny Hope, Janie Mitchell & Mark Galbraith, B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Christmas Crashers; Amber Wheatland & Ryan Jon, Star FM, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C Harry vs Food; Philippa Lavery, Star FM, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C Million Dollar Job Hunt; Alex Harwoord & Ross Turner, 7HO FM, Hobart TAS, Grant Broadcasters P 104.7 Skyfire 25; 104.7 Product Team, 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo P Love Yourself Revolution; Tom Bell & Heidi Anderson, Hot FM, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo P Hot FM's Perfect Proposal; Krystal Sanders, Hot FM, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo P WSFM'S Stripped Back; Charlie Fox, Eddie Hirbar, Dave Post, Lana Timmings & Annette George, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Fifi & Jules' Car Swap; The Fifi & Jules Show, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Ash: The Musical; Nova 106.9 Product Team, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M Carbeque; Merrick & The Highway Patrol, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Jasmine Rae stars
● Country Crossroads columnisr Rob Foenander has the latest news about entertainer Jasmine Rae on Page 104.
Page 104 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Observer Showbiz
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Radio Confidential News from stations from around Victoria
RRR RADIOTHON UNDERWAY
Country Crossroads
COMMUNITY STATION HOLDS ANNUAL APPEAL
info@country crossroads.com.au Big Breakfast Show. Southern FM 88.3. Tues. 6am-9am.
Rob Foenander
Jasmine’s new release ■ Melbourne based Jasmine Rae’s new CD If I Want To was released on August 2. Jasmine has collaborated with some of Australia’s finest songwriters and others in her third CD recording. The two-time ARIA nominated artist says “I feel the songs on my new album are a reflection of the journey I’ve been on in the last two years.” More info: www.jasminerae.com.au
James joins Katter ■ Singer, cattle-hand and Queenslander, James Blundell will stand as a Senate candidate for the Bob Katter Australian Party at the forthcoming Federal election. In a country music career spanning more than three decades, James has released nine albums, sold more than 400.000 copies of them and has won numerous Golden Guitar awards. He also featured in Peter Allen’s song I Still Call Australia Home for the 1997 Qantas commercial.
■ The Triple R Radiothon is in progress. The theme for this year’s event is ‘A Party To Subscribe To’. 3RRR 102.7FM is one of Melbourne’s longest-running community stations. Its mission statement is “to educate, inform and entertain”. The fundraiser runs until Sunday (Aug. 18). Listeners who subscribe by 5pm, Wednesday, September 18, will be included in the prize draws. Donations are accepted at the station’s website, by phoning 9388 1027, or dropping in during office hours (Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm) at 221 Nicholson St (Cnr Blyth St), Brunswick East.
■ Melbourne’s Mix 101.1 radio station has been nominated for the Best Marketing Campaign, in the Australian Commercial Radio Awards. Nominations are That Feeling' Today Network; Adam Bower & Nikki Clarkson, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Mix 101.1 Breakfast Launch Campaign; Jodie Koning, Donna Gordon & Chris Phillips, Mix 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M smoothfm Launch Featuring Michael Buble; Tony Thomas & Leanne Glamuzina, smoothfm, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
Story told for first time
SEN pushes newspaper
Gold for Adam and Troy ■ Troy Cassar-Daley and Adam Harvey’s album The Great Country Songbook has officially gone Gold with sales exceeding 35,000. The album was released in June and went to the top of the ARIA charts before a “chart re calculation” sent them to No 2. Troy and Adam will perform at Crown Casino on November 16.
Country Crossroads TV ■ Country Crossroads returns to Foxtel with a brand new series commencing November 28. Well-known Australian artists Lee Kernaghan, Jasmine Rae, Wolfe Brothers, Allan Caswell and Brothers 3 are just some of the locals confirmed to appear. UK star Charlie Landsborough is also included as a special guest. - Rob Foenander ● Prime Media Group has sold its 10-station Prime radio group to Grant Broadcasters, led by Janet Cameron, for $24.525 million to reduce its debt levels. The stations are in Queensland.
r Observbei z Show
Wednesday, August 14 ■ Author Bryce Courtney was born on this day. Hie died last year. He was born in S Africa in 1933. American actor Steve Martin was born in Waco, Texas, in 1945 (68). Musician Reg Mombassa is 62 (1951). Politician Peter Costello was born in 1957 (56).
● Barrie Quick ■ Melbourne sports radio station 1116 SEN, led by CEO Barrie Quick, is promoting its Inside Football newspaper. It is available at newsagents and Woolworths supermarkets for $5.95 per copy. There is also an oline edition where copies can be seen for 99 cents per copy, if a minimum four-week subscription is ordered.
Neil’s Joy FM recognised
Mix nominated for award
● Nova 100’s Kate Langbroek went on-air last week and revealed that her son Lewis had successfully finished treatment for leukaemia. Lewis was diagnosed in December 2009 and underwent treatment for 3½ years. He turned 10 last week and Kate shared the story with her listeners for the first time.
■ 3AW host Neil Mitchell’s appearnce on gay-lesbian radio station Joy FM has been nominated in the Australian Commercial Radio Awards: Max FM Christmas Train; Craig Huth, Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C 4LG Good Firday Legacy Appeal; 4LG Team, 4LG, Longreach QLD, Resonate Broadcasting C 2012 East Coast Radio-thon; Micheal Moffet & Kim Saker, 2EC & Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Mud Sweat & Tears; Bundaberg Broadcasters Team, 4BU & Hitz 939, Bundaberg QLD, Grant Broadcasters C i98 FM Camp Quality Convoy; i98 FM Convoy Team, i98 FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P Gold FM's Give Me 5 for Kids; Samantha Gilliland, Holly Erickson, Richard Fowler, Bridget Daley & Spida Everitt, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Give up Your Bed; Star 104.5 Product Team, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia P Galey to the Rescue for the Parker Family; Paul Gale, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Say NO To Bullying; Robin Bailey, Terry Hansen, Bob Gallagher, Ruth De Glas, Siobhain McDonnell, Greg Cathcart, Robyn Maguire, Jennifer Gould & Erin Morrow, 97.3 FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M Neil Mitchell Simulcast with Joy FM; Neil Mitchell, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M Matt & Jo's $100k for 100 kids; The Matt & Jo Show, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M SAFM's Kickstart for Kids; Sarah Rogers, SAFM, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M Melbourne
Observer
On This Day Thursday, August 15
Friday, August 16
Saturday, August 17
Sunday, August 18
Monday, August 19
Tuesday, August 20
■ US songwriter Jimmy Webb is 67 (1946). Princess Anne, Princess Royal, was born in 1950 (63). ABC TV newsreader Ian Henderson was born in 1952 (61). He is based in Melbourne. Actor Ben Affleck is 41 (1972). US actress Rose Marie was born in 1925 (88).
■ American actor Robert Culp was born in 1930. Died aged 79 in 2010. Singer Eydie Gorme was born in New York in 1934. She died this week. Actress Julie Newman was born in California in 1935 (78). Australian film director Bruce Beresford was born in Sydney in 1940
■ US actress Mae West was born in 1892. She died aged 88 in 1980. Irish actress Maureen O’Hara was born in 1920 (93). US actor Robert de Niro was born in New York in 1943 (70). Noni Hazelhurst was born in Melbourne in 1954 (59). She is a sought-after actress.
■ Real estate agent Leslie Joseph Tingyou (L J Hooker) was born in Sydney in 1903. He died aged 73 in 1976. US actress Shelley Winters was born in 1922. She died aged 83 in 2006. TV producer Gerald stone is 80 (1933). Actor Robert Redford is 76 (1937).
■ Victorian entrepreneur Pedro Grenovich was born on this day. He is 57. ■ English singer Billy J Kramer (William Ashton) was born in Liverpool in 1943 (70). Bill Clinton, former US President was born in 1946 (67). Actor Robert Hughes, in the headlines over the past year, will be 65.
■ American country signer Jim Reeves was born in 1924. He died aged 35 in 1964. American singer Isac Hayes was born in 1942. He died aged 65 in 2008. US TV weather-man Al Roker is 59. English actress Yooth Joyce was born in 1927, and died in 1990 (53).
Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of the Birthday Bulletin for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates. Find out more at www.birthdaybulletin.com.au
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 105
ShowBiz!
Observer Showbiz
TV, Radio, Theatre Latest Melbourne show business news - without fear or favour
VICS FEATURE IN RADIO AWARDS Veritas
● From Page 00 BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM Jonesy & Amanda; Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian RadioNetwork M The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Meshel, Tim & Marty; Meshel Laurie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, Nova Network, DMG Radio Australia M The Hamish & Andy Show; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald & Michael Wipfli, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM Laurel, Gary & Mark; Laurel Edwards, Gary Clare & Mark Hine, 4KQ, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M The Continuous Call Team; Ray Hadley, Bob Fulton, Daryl Brohman & Steve Roach, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M 3AW Breakfast; Ross Stevenson & John Burns, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M Big Sports Breakfast; Terry Kennedy & Michael Slater, Sky Sports Radio, Sydney NSW, Tabcorp M BEST ON-AIR TEAM – COUNTRY AND PROVINCIAL Marc & V Coast to Coast Breakfast; Marc McCreadie & Venita Overton, 7AD, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters C Saturday Night Double Shot Rock Shop; Benny Hope & Nicholas ‘Cookie' Cook, BRock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Kewy & Karis; Karis Britton & Richard Kew, Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Matt & Rosie; Matthew Ambrose & Rosie Panetta, Magic FM, Port Augusta SA, GrantBroadcasters C Craig & Mandy; Craig Annis & Mandy Coolen, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia P Mark & Caroline for Breakfast; Mark Darin & Caroline Hutchinson, Mix FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Galey, Matt & Charli; Paul Gale, Matt Acton & Charli Robinson, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern CrossAustereo P Mike E & Emma; Michael Etheridge & Emma Chow, The Edge, Katoomba NSW, Australian Radio Network P BEST MUSIC PRESENTER Benny Hope; B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Chris McNamara; Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Ross Watson; Hitz 939, Bundaberg QLD, Grant Broadcasters C Amin Azoor; Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Rob Doorey; C91.3, Campbelltown NSW, WIN Network P Brad Wood; Power FM, Ballarat VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Jacqui Kassulke; KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Andy Simpson; KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Ellie Mobbs; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Anthony Maroon; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Dave ‘Rabbit' Rabbetts; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M Kent Small; Nova Network, DMG Radio Australia M BEST SPORTS PRESENTER Peter Harrison; 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Liam Fitzgerald; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Jock Brady; 3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
● Jane Hall, Mix 101.1 Breakfast, has been nominated in the Australian Commercial Radio Awardsas best radio newcomer John Sutherland; 92.9, Tamworth NSW, Super Radio Network C Steve Allan; 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Tom King; K-ROCK, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Jeremy Ryan; KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Wayne Phillips; Flow FM, Remote Central SA, Flow FM P Mark Levy; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M Dermott Brereton; 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M Matty Johns; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Ray Warren; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M BRIAN WHITE MEMORIAL Craig Huth; 2RE, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network Clinton Maynard; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network Lisa Barnes; 6PR, Perth WA, Fairfax Radio Network Heidi Murphy; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network Deborah Clay; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT – LONG TERM Chemist Warehouse Remix; Australian Radio Network & Chemist Warehouse, National, Australian Radio Network Radar; Southern Cross Austereo Digital Radio Team, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo Buddha Radio; Southern Cross Austereo Digital Radio Team, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT – SHORT TERM Elf Radio; Nick Condon, National, Australian Radio Network Be Active Digital Radio; Nick Condon, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio Network Maroon Radio; Sarah Fletcher, Luke McKew, Jay Walkerden & Scott Tonges, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE Bill Cacalis & Nathan Billington; ARN, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network Phil Gange; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network Stephen Beers; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network John Pearce, Mat Powell & Robert Zamora; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia Rorie Ryan; Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo BEST MUSIC SPECIAL Saying Goodbye to a Bee Gee; Michael Moffet, 2EC, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Remembering Michael Hutchence: 15
years on; Michael Moffet, 2EC, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Super 60's Top 40 – 1969; Craig Basset, 2MG, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C Browny's Backstage Pass: All Time Low; Paul Brown, Star FM, Orange NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Coast Uncovered; Hayden Else, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia P 50 Shades of Rock; Jess Capolupo, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia P 1001 Greatest Hits of All Time Countdown; Trent Towson, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Big Day Out 21st Birthday; Anthony Thompson, TR FM, Gippsland VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters P House of Hits; David Konsky, 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Nova's Old Skool; Nova 106.9 Production Team, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M John Farnham; Richard Wilkins, smoothfm, Melbourne VIC, DMG Radio Australia M Smallzy's Surgery Live from The 2012 ARIA Awards; Kent Small, Brayden Crossley & Zach LaCava, Nova Network, DMG RadioAustralia M MOST POPULAR STATION MANAGER Peter Headen; 3YB & Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Trish Mears; 4BU & Hitz 939, Bundaberg QLD, Grant Broadcasters C Stephen Jones; 3HA & Mix FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Eoghan O'Byrne; 104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo P Paul “Moltz” Moltzen; Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia P Steve Smith; KOFM & NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Sean Ryan; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M Gary Roberts; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, DMG Radio Australia M Jeremy Simpson; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR Cassandra O'Dare; 4BU & Hitz 939, Bundaberg QLD, Grant Broadcasters C Caleb James Sheffield; 92.9 & 2TM, Tamworth NSW, Super Radio Network C Edana Lawler; Star FM, Orange NSW, Southern CrossAustereo C Antonella Grivec; Star FM & 3MA, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C Anna Cook; 2GO & Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Kirsten Lim-How; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P Tyler Henderson; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Xylon McEwan; 105.7The River, Albury NSW, Southern CrossAustereo P Siobhain McDonnell; 97.3 FM, Brisbane QLD Australian Radio Network M Chantelle Leaney; Mix 102.3, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio Network M Darcy Milne; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Brendan Annakin; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE 2012 AFL Grand Final; Anthony Mithen, Tom King & theK-ROCK Football team, KROCK, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM 2AY Football O&M Live; Simon Corr, Brandon Hughes, Robbie Mackinlay & Steve Murphy, 2AY,Albury NSW,ACE Radio Broadcasters NM 2012 South West Football League Grand Final; Daniel Leach & Vin Dawes, RadioWest, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo NM Turn To Page 118
Proximity wins award ■ As Australian Dance Theatre’s Melbourne season of Proximity approaches, leading performer Kimball Wong has receiced the Australian Dance Award for Most Oustanding Performance by a Male Dancer. After a ten year absense, Australian Dance Theatre returns to Arts Centre Melbourne next Thursday-Sunday, August 15-18. Announced last night from the Canberra Theatre Centre, the Australian Dance Awards recognise and honour professional Australian dance artists who have made an outstanding contribution to Australian dance. For his for in Proximity, Kimball Wong received the top award for demonstrating “extraordinary power, elevation and fluidity and for his accomplished, stunning dancing that often seems to defy science”. Combining art and technology, Proximity is a masterful demonstration in dance, videography and optical illusions. Throughout the performance, nine phenomenal dancers, including Wong, train video cameras on each other to capture, magnify and distort the choreography on large screens upstage. The result is a breathtaking, real-time video panorama that liberates the body from everyday understanding and physics. Formed in Adelaide in 1965, ADT is one of Australia’s foremost dance companies and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015. Constantly in demand both in Australia and internationally, ADT is one of Australia's most active touring dance companies. In 2013 alone, ADT will have toured two simultaneous productions to over 25 cities across the globe. Under the artistic direction of Garry Stewart since 1999, the company has embarked on a distinctive artistic trajectory, often exploring collisions of arts and science, that has won the company numerous accolades and critical acclaim. Alongside Proximity, ADT’s technological oeuvre includes the spectacular Devolution, which was created in collaboration with French-Canadian roboticist Louis-Philippe Demers, and Held, which saw photographer Lois Greenfield onstage snapping real-time photographs of the performance. Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse Tickets from $55
Greta Bradman’s farewell ■ Seventy years ago a Bradman was making his name internationally with a cricket bat. Fast forward to 2013 and another Bradman is about to make her name internationally with her voice. Soprano Greta Bradman is leaving Australia soon to take up a scholarship at the Wales International Academy of Voice as the 2013 winner of the Australian International Opera Award. She will be completing an MA in Advanced Vocal Studies at the Wales International Academy of Voice, under the tutelage of WIAV head Dennis O'Neill, his visiting colleagues from around the world, and with guidance from another antipodean soprano whose name will be familiar - Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Over the past few years, psychologist Greta has pursued her dream of being a professional classical singer with passion, and through her concerts and her CDs released by Sony Classics, she has become a much loved soprano to a wide range of listeners. Once Greta is based in Cardiff, with husband and two little boys accompanying her, she will no doubt attract much attention as an opera singer in England and Europe, so it could be a long time before Australia is home again to this talented young woman. To say goodbye to her Melbourne fans, Greta is singing a special 'Farewell For Now' concert called 'Beautiful Music with Greta Bradman', at St Michael's Church, corner of Collins Street and Russell Street Melbourne on Sunday (Aug. 18) at 2.30pm. Greta will be joined by associate artists Rhys Boak and Amir Farid at the organ and piano, and Laila Engle on flute. The concert includes beautiful music for voice, organ, piano, violin and flute, with opera arias, folk songs and art songs from composers including Mozart, Dvorak, Puccini, Wagner, and Strauss.
Page 106 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Movies, DVDs With Jim Sherlock and Aaron Rourke
What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs
● Veteran actor Ed Harris as the Captain of a 1960s Russian nuclear submarine that sets out on a secret mission that could ignite World War III, a tension filled thriller inspired by actual events that took place at the height of the Cold War. FILM: PHANTOM: Genre: Cold War/Thriller. Cast: Ed Harris, David Duchovny, William Fichtner. Year: 2013. Rating: TBC. Running Time: 98 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ***1/2 Verdict: Enthralling 1960's Cold War adventure inspired by true events of the Captain of a Soviet submarine who holds the fate of the world in his hands when he is he is charged with leading a covert mission cloaked in mystery. What's true and what's not is also a bit of a mystery, but the always reliable Ed Harris and cast are in fine form, and direction and screenplay create a ripping yarn. A tense and thought provoking Cold War journey that will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you with plenty of food for thought. FILM: THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE: Genre: Comedy. Cast: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini. Year: 2013. Rating: M. Running Time: 100 Minutes. Release: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ** Verdict: When a street magician with violent stunts makes their show look stale, magicians since their school days Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act and their friendship. All too few funny moments in this comedy of two lifelong friends and double Las Vegas magical act don't make up for the painfully cringe inducing moments, which are plentiful. One saving grace is the delightful Alan Arkin as an old time magician but even his involvement can't completely save this poor and misguided effort, right to its totally implausible conclusion. FILM: THE COURT MARTIAL OF BILLY MITCHELL: Genre: Drama/War. Cast: Gary Cooper, Charles Bickford, Rod Steiger, Elizabeth Montgomery. Year: 1955. Rating: G. Running Time: 100 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **** Verdict: Thrilling dramatization from director Otto Preminger of legendary American general Billy Mitchell in the 1920's and his court martial for publically complaining about High Command's dismissal and neglect of the aerial fighting forces. Great script and direction, with standout performances by screen greats Gary Cooper and Rod Steiger in an early screen role. Some of the revelations revealed, and laughed at, during the court case are a absolutely staggering, most of which would actually eventuate nearly two decades later. FILM: THE HOST: Genre: Adventure/Science Fiction/Romance. Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons. Year: 2013. Rating: M. Running Time: 125 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **1/2 Verdict: Another teenage romantic-science fiction- thriller from Stephenie Meyer, the author of The Twilight Saga, of an unseen alien enemy that threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories. However, they have met their match with Melanie, who can fight it, and will stop at nothing to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all against this threat to the human race. It's all there, but this is pretty much a flat, lifeless and yawn inducing rehash of a number of Sci-Fi thrillers, most notably the 1956 classic The Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and that's definitely the one to go for, so spend your money and time on the original, or 1978 remake, instead.
MICHAEL DOUGLAS
● Michael Douglas in the thriller The Game. ■ With Michael Douglas wowing Douglas and Kathleen Turner again audiences and critics with his incred- make a formidable duo. ible, pitch-perfect performance as Basic Instinct (R) (1992). 127 Liberace in Behind The Candelabra minutes. ****. (***), currently in cinema release, it is Deliberately playful erotic thriller a great time to revisit some of his past delivers plenty of entertainment, all screen glories. with a knowing wink from director The son of Hollywood legend Paul Verhoeven, who skilfully inKirk Douglas has certainly attained fuses the somewhat silly story with his own iconic status as an actor and loads of energy and big-screen style. producer, so here is a list of films that Falling Down (M) (1993). 115 feature a number of my favourite minutes. *****. Michael Douglas performances. Exceptional black comedy/drama/ Coma (M) (1978). 113 minutes. thriller about how the state of the world ***½. today can effect and distort our own Intriguing, low-key thriller about pa- personal point of view. tients that are mysteriously disappearA bold Hollywood film, and ing at a big-city hospital. Douglas is should have earned Douglas another very well-cast alongside Genevieve Oscar. Co-stars Robert Duvall, who Bujold and Richard Widmark. is also superb. The China Syndrome (PG) (1979). The American President (M) 123 minutes. *****. (1995). 113 minutes. ****. Fantastic, spine-tingling drama/ Wonderful romantic comedy, with thriller about a news crew that film a Douglas oozing charisma and offermishap at a nuclear plant, and the ing impeccable comic timing, with cover-up that ensues. Annette Bening proving a perfect foil. Absolutely everything about this Written by Oscar winner Aaron film is flawless, and is one of the best Sorkin and directed by Rob Reiner. films to emerge from the 1970s. CoThe Ghost And The Darkness (M) stars Jane Fonda and Jack (1996). 109 minutes. ****. Lemmon. Grandly old-fashioned adventure The Star Chamber (M) (1983). 109 about two lions terrorising a British minutes. ***½. Available on R1 construction site in Africa in the late DVD. 1890s. Douglas has a lot of fun as a Under-rated thriller from director famed lion hunter. Peter Hyams (Capricorn One), with The Game (M) (1997). 128 minDouglas playing a frustrated judge utes. *****. who joins a secret society who work Beautifully shot and meticulously above the law. Co-stars Hal Holbrook constructed thriller in which company and Yaphet Kotto. millionaire Douglas's life is turned upRomancing The Stone (M) (1984). side down due to a very unusual 'game'. 105 minutes. ****. Another brilliant directorial effort The 80s (as well as Tim Reid) from David Fincher (Zodiac/ favourite combines action, adventure, Seven). and comedy to terrific effect, with DouWonder Boys (M) (2000). 112 glas and Kathleen Turner sharing tre- minutes. *****. mendous screen chemistry. Co-stars This criminally under-appreciated Danny De Vito. comedy/drama truly offers one of Fatal Attraction (M) (1987). 119 Douglas's finest performances, as he minutes. ***½. makes the most of his substantial, Super-slick thriller is well-handled three-dimensional character. for most of its running time, until a reStrangely ignored at Oscar time, shot finale that goes way over-the-top. where it should have won Best Film, Douglas, Glenn Close, and Anne Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, and Archer are all excellent. especially Screenplay. Co-stars Tobey Wall Street (M) (1987). 124 min- Maguire, Robert Downey Jr, and utes. ***1/2. Frances McDormand. Oliver Stone's exuberantly excesThough both films are flawed, King sive look at Wall Street features a vi- Of California (2007) (**), and Solitary brant, larger-than-life turn by Douglas, Man (2010) (***) are worth watching who won an Oscar as the infamous for Douglas's outstanding work, liftGordon Gekko. Co-stars Charlie ing each film above their inherent Sheen and his father Martin. worth. Black Rain (M) (1989). 126 minIt was also fun to see Douglas back utes. ***½. as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street: A predictable, familiar storyline is Money Never Sleeps (2010) (**), even overcome by an exotic locale, stylish though the film itself was utterly ordidirection by Ridley Scott, a tough lead nary. performance from Douglas, and first- Aaron Rourke rate support from Ken Takakura, Andy Garcia and Yusaku Matsuda. DVD's and Blu-Rays kindly supplied The War Of The Roses (M) (1989). by Video Vision, 177-179 Carlisle 116 minutes. ****½. Street, Balaclava. For information or Hilarious black comedy about a marbookings on these titles please call riage meltdown would do Hitchcock 9531 2544. All titles (except for The proud. Danny De Vito's direction is Star Chamber) are available for hire, assured and wildly stylish, and both at great weekly prices.
Top 10 Lists THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. THE WOLVERINE. 2. THE CONJURING. 3. THE HEAT. 4. THE WORLD'S END. 5. THIS IS THE END. 6. BEHIND THE CANDELABRA. 7. DESPICABLE ME 2. 8. PACIFIC RIM. 9. THE WAY WAY BACK. 10. MAN OF STEEL. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: AUGUST 8: BEYOND THE HILLS, CHENNAI EXPRESS, GAMBIT, NOW YOU SEE ME, PAIN & GAIN, THE BLING RING. AUGUST 15: BLANCANIEVES, ELYSIUM, FRANCES HA, RED OBSESSION, WE'RE THE MILLERS. THE DVD TOP RENTAL & SELLERS: 1. OBLIVION [Science Fiction/Action/Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman]. 2. A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD [Action/Thriller/Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch]. 3. IDENTITY THIEF [Comedy/Melissa McCarthy, Jason Bateman, Amanda Peet]. 4. ZERO DARK THIRTY [Drama/ Thriller/Jessica Chastain, James Gandolfini]. 5. BULLET TO THE HEAD [Action/ Sylvester Stallone, Sarah Shahi]. 6. PARKER [Action/Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez]. 7. THE HOST [Sci-Fi/Diane Kruger, Saoirse Ronan, William Hurt]. 8. ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH [Animated/Adventure/Brendan Fraser, Ricky Gervais]. 9. OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL [Fantasy/Adventure/James Franco, Mila Kunis]. 10. CLOUD ATLAS [Drama/Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent]. Also: PHANTOM, JACK THE GIANT SLAYER, EVIL DEAD, FLIGHT, THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE, DJANGO UNCHAINED, PARANORMAN, THE LAST STAND, TOWER BLOCK, THE HOBBIT: An Unexpected Journey. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: 42 [Biography/Drama/Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford]. G.I. JOE: RETALIATION [Action/ Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis]. WARM BODIES [Comedy/Horror/ Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer]. SCARY MOVIE 5 [Comedy/Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen]. SINISTER [Horror/Vincent D'Onofrio, Ethan Hawke]. HOTEL NOIR [Crime/Mystery/Danny De Vito, Rosaro Dawson]. THE DAY OF THE SIEGE [War/Historical/F. Murray Abraham]. NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSICS ON DVD HIGHLIGHTS: HARI KIRI: Death of a Samurai [2011/Drama/Action/Eita, Ebizo Ichikawa]. CARRY ON: The Classics Collection [Comedy]. THE BRUCE LEE COLLECTION: I Am Bruce Lee, Immortal Dragon, How Bruce Lee Changed The World. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC DVD HIGHLIGHTS: AIR CRASH INVESTIGATION: Season 12. Turn To Page 115
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 107
Observer Showbiz REVIEW: THE WISDOM OF EVE ■ Peridot Theatre presents The Wisdom Of Eve until August 24 at 8pm, with a 2.15pm matinee on August 17 and 4pm matinee on August 18, at the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd, Mount Waverley. Based on Mary Orr’s 1946 Cosmopolitan magazine short story The Wisdom Of Eve, the play was adapted into the 1950 movie titled All About Eve. Under Annette De Boer’s expert direction, the story reveals life in the 1950s New York theatre world, where ingénue Eve Harrington’s determination to achieve stardom includes using deceit and manipulation, with ruthless disregard to others. The great cast includes Amy Jenkins, who beautifully conveys the two sides of Eve’s personality, and Julie Arnold who is outstanding as legendary actress Margo Crane, capturing her flamboyance, toughness and vulnerability. Michael Knowles also delivers a strong performance as Margot’s husband Clement. Denise Wellington is gently appealing as Karen Roberts, credible performances are enjoyed from Stephen Barber (playwright, Lloyd Roberts) and Peter Fowler (Harvey). and also Justin Klvac (Bert Hinkle), Garry Rens (‘Tally-Ho’ Thompson), Kiersten Page (Vera Franklin) and Janet Withers as Margo’s dresser, Leila. Helen McIntosh’s first-class set design is complimented by Jason Bovaird and Deryk Hartwick’s effective lighting design and the stylish, colourful costumes. Bravo to the backstage crew for quick, well-organised set changes. Occasional grasping for words by actors on opening night will no doubt disappear as the season progresses. As usual, Peridot’s front-of-house operation is presented with elegant flair. However, the comfortable auditorium is chilly when overhead fans are operating. Peridot’s production gives theatregoers the opportunity to enjoy a well-presented and enjoyable interpretation of this classic play. Tickets: $23/$20. Bookings: 1300 138 645 or email peridotboxoffice@yahoo.com.au
ADELPHI PLAYERS
Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold
Melbourne
Observer
‘RENT’ STAGED AT BAYSWATER SHOWS ■ SLAMS: Rent Until August 17 at 8.00pm at the Knox Community Arts Centre, Corner Scoresby Road and Mountain Highway, Bayswater. Director/Musical Director: Tyson Legg. Tickets: $32,$28/Group 10 or more $25. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/ DBUER or 9720 3205. ■ 1812 Theatre: Sleuth (by Anthony Shaffer) Until August 31 at the 1812 Theatre, 3-5 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully at 8.00pm, matinee 4.00pm. Director: Malcolm Sussman. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 9758 3964 www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Annie Jr August 16, 17 at 8.00pm, August 17 at 2.00pm, August 18 sold out at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute, Corner Melbourne Road and Electra Street, Williamstown. Tickets: $32/$28. Bookings: 1300 881 545 or www.wmtc.org.au ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Laying the Ghost August 15 - 25 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman Street, Strathmore. Director: Robert Harsley. Tickets: $20/$15.Bookings: 9382 6284 www.stagtheatre.org. ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Echoes (by Richard Nash) August 15 - 31 at 8.00pm, Sunday matinees 2.15pm, at Brighton Theatre, Corner Wilson and Carpenter Streets, Brighton. Director: Ewen Crockett. Tickets: $20/$18. Bookings: 1300 752 126 or www.brightontheatreco.com.au ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Kid Stakes (by Ray Lawler) August 16 - September 8 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Road, The Basin. Director: Christine Grant. Tickets: $25 all performances. Book online at www.thebasintheatre.org.au or call 1300 784 668. ■ Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC): Oliver August 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 at 8.00pm, Sun. 2.00pm, Thurs. 7.00pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham. Director: Lee Moulton. Bookings: 0407 090 354 or www.trybooking.com ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Light in the Piazza (by Craig Lucas) August 21 - September 7 at 8.15pm, Sunday matinees at 2.30pm at the Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella Street, Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9735 1777. ■ PEP Productions: Bare August 22 - 31 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road,, Doncaster. Director: James Ness. Bookings: www.pepproductions.org.au or email pep.productions06@org.au ■ Track Youth Theatre: Pot of Gold (by Ed Bailey) August 23 - 24 at 7.30pm (Fri.) and 2.00pm and 7.30pm (Sat.) at the Renaissance Theatre, 926 High Street, Kew. Director: Ed Bailey. Tickets: $15/$10. Bookings: 9818 3811 or trackyouth@gmail.com ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Carousel October 11 - 19 at the Whitehorse Centre, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. Bookings: 9262 6555 or www.babirra.org.au
Stepping Out
● Karen Ingerswen (left), Lynn Guinennneuc, Jacqui Allchin, Courtney Smith, Andrew Weatherhead, Jemma Harley, Natalie Irvine, Christine Simmonds. Cathy Lord and Angie Matthews (front) rehearse for the BATS Theatre Company’s production of Stepping Out, being presented from August 30 to September 8 in Cranbourne. Photo: Chantelle Riordan. ■ Stepping Out will be presented by BATS Theatre Company at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne on August 30, 31, September 5, 6 at 8.00pm and September 8 at 2.00pm Directed by Melanie Bouette, the play tells the story of eight individuals from disparate backgrounds and with different motivations, who attend the same weekly tap dancing class in a dingy Melbourne Scout Hall. Despite the students initially treating the classes as social occasions and showing little coordination, they later develop a level of skill and cohesiveness. The dance routines are the background for the focus of the play, which is the relationship and interaction between different people. Director Melanie Bouette says she feels lucky to have front row seats to this wonderful play at every rehearsal. “We have such a talented group here, on and off the stage,” she says. Choreographer Susan Collier has also enjoyed working with the enthusiastic cast, saying “It is a joy to see their tapping really develop.” Tickets: $20 full price, $18 concession. Booking details:: www.batstheatre.org.au
ROYAL MELB. PHILHARMONIC
AUDITIONS
● Jason Dawes (Andy), Joan Krutli (Miss Church) in Down Came A Jumbuck, one of three short plays being presented by the Adelphi Players from September 3 – 8 at Labassa in Caulfield. Photo: Michael Mace ■ The Adelphi Players are staging Memories, a program of three short plays, as part of their celebrations for achieving 50 years of continuous productions, from September 3 – 8 at historic Labassa in Caulfield. All three plays return by popular demand and comprise Bernard Shaw’s classic comedy Village Wooing, where a travel writer meets a chatty phone operator with a mission to marry him. In Tad Mosel’s Impromptu, audiences are asked “How much truth and how much illusion does a person need to live a balance life?” Finally, Ian Austin concludes the program with his hilarious satire on how “that song” (Waltzing Matilda) may have been written in Down Came a Jumbuck. Directed by Michael Mace, performances will be presented at the National Trust mansion Labassa, 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North. Opening on September 3, evening performances commence at 8.00pm, while matinees on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, commence at 2.00pm. Admission: $18 full price, $15 concession (includes refreshments). Bookings are essential: 9690 1593.
■ Viola Theatre: Maiden Ladies Drop in any Sunday at 8.00pm at the Campbell Library, Melville Road, Brunswick. Director: David Keane. Contact 9384 1277 or Matilda03@optusnet.com.au ■ Strathmore Theatrical Amateur Group (STAG): Funny Money (by Ray Cooney) August 18 at 5.30pm, August 19 at 7.30pm at the Strathmore Community Theatre. Director: Jonne Finnemore. Audition bookings: jonne2@optusnet.com.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Peril on the High Seas (by Billy St John) August 18, 19 at 7.00pm. Director: Mick Poor. Please contact Mick for further details on Mickpoor@hotmail.com or 9857 6818. ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company Inc: The Dixie Swim Club (by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten) August 18 at 2.00pm at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale. Director: Cheryl Richards. Audition bookings: 0412 133 071. ■ Ballarat Lyric Theatre: Phantom of the Opera August 16, 17, 18. Director: Stephen O'Neil; Musical Director: Ian Govan; Choreographer: Vanessa Sheehan. Audition bookings: 0418 356 480. ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum August 24, 25. Director: Barbara Hughes; Musical Director: Janet Provan; Choreographer: Jenny VincentGreen. Audition bookings: 9397 3054. ■ Beaumaris Theatre: 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee August 24, 9.30am - 2.00pm, August 26 from 6.00pm at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris. Director/Choreographer: Leah Osburn; Musical Director: Malcom Huddle. Audition enquiries: 0422 152 024. ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Face to Face September 8 at 2.00pm and September 9 at 7.30pm at The Factory, Factory 4, 22 Jesmond Road, Croydon. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Audition bookings: 0416 141 838. ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Steel Magnolias September 15, 16 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Brett Turner. Audition bookings: bturnsta63@gmail.com
● Stephanie Gibson and Sallyanne Russell were pictured at the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Aria on Sunday. More photos in next week’s Observer. Photo: Julie Houghton
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Page 108 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, g y, y , August 14, 2013 Melbourne
Observer
Lovatts Crossword No 5 Across
Across
1. Heavy rainfall 6. Canary or nightingale 11. Mob hanging 15. Incinerated (corpse) 20. Gallivant 21. Weird 22. The masses, ... polloi 23. Business conversation 24. Reprimand 25. Dead skin in hair 27. Most depressing 28. Holler 29. Boo-boo 31. Dublin republic 32. Black Sea port 36. The A of USA 37. Self-murder 38. Upper 41. Languished 44. Gowned 45. Noosed rope 48. Spanked 49. Radio crackle 52. Retaliate for 56. Gigantic 57. Las Vegas is there 58. Sleep 61. Inflexibility 62. Intervals 63. Cosy corners 64. At no stage 65. Skimpy bikini bottom (1-6) 66. Renewed 67. Resign (5,4) 71. Indian woman's forehead mark 73. Young owl 75. Nourishing substances 80. Fiesta, Mardi ... 82. More agile 83. Calf-length skirt 85. Stinginess 86. Gazing lecherously at 88. Lead astray 90. Without thinking 91. Relinquished (land) 93. Magazine users 94. Lamented 95. Reduce 96. Bends out of shape 97. Japanese wrestling 99. Flour factory 100. Vehement 104. Snapshots book 105. Perfect 106. Scale 107. Relents (5,2) 111. Proficient 113. Sick 114. Cry of delight 115. Escape adroitly 117. Bump 118. Flanks 121. Wild rose 122. Poet, ... Allan Poe 125. American president, Ronald ... 126. Salt Lake City state 127. Exploited 129. Famed lioness 131. Wine, ... spumante 132. Paler 135. Oil-exporting cartel 136. Singer, ... Etheridge 139. Speed measurement 140. Confused 144. Nunavut native 145. Wire 146. Biscuit topping 147. US island prison 148. Scandalised
149. Dinners or lunches 150. Crocodile Dundee star, Paul ... 152. Brahma follower 154. Sends (money) 157. East Timor's capital 158. Foot arches 162. Part of eye 163. Exotic flower 166. Loop 167. Missile-launch pit 169. Nevada divorce city 171. Taj Mahal site 172. Fleet 173. Takes a break 175. Indigenous New Zealander 176. Acute remorse 179. Burnt brightly 180. Mountain chain 182. Relaxation art, ... chi (1'2) 183. Food additive (1,1,1) 184. Regal 186. Oval 189. Communications industry 190. Not anybody (2-3) 191. Of sound system 192. Freshness 196. Sacred ritual 197. Pig in a ... 198. Dummy pill 199. Paralysed 201. Tennis ace, Gabriela ... 202. Men's neck scarves 203. Capital of South Korea 204. Shameful secret, ... in the cupboard 205. Away from home, far ... 208. Movie theatre 210. News footage 211. Petticoat 212. Understand 213. Personal identity 215. Indigestion 219. Striped equine 221. Hospital worker 223. Supervisors 227. Prefabricated (concrete) 228. Unlock 230. Depart 231. Lace frill 232. Percussion instruments 233. Earth's environment, Mother ... 234. Temporary relief 238. Gaps 239. Design-tracing device 240. Rots 243. Group loyalty, ... de corps 246. Car repair set (4,3) 247. Desist 250. Swindle 251. NZ PM, ... Clark 253. Resupplies with weapons 256. Duplicate 257. Hoisting anchor cry (5-2) 258. Cruelty 262. West African country 263. Glue 266. Madam (2'2) 268. Writer, James ... 269. Nervous disorder 270. Aggravate 271. Many 272. Rascal 273. Surplus 274. LA suburb, ... Air 275. Spouse's boys 276. Holstered pistols (4,4) 277. Alberta's capital 278. Tooth doctors
Down 1. Nightclub 2. Belonging to whom? 3. Golfing strokes 4. Unattractive 5. Scrape together (4,2) 7. Tidiest 8. Between 9. Investigate 10. Venison animal 11. Open-air pool 12. January 1st, New ... (4'1,3) 13. Strong painkiller 14. Accustoming 15. Hooded snakes 16. Infuriate 17. Florida resort 18. Fangs 19. Discourage 24. Garbed 26. Touch 30. Manlike machine 33. Wettest 34. Part 35. Corrected 38. Huskier 39. Eucalypt 40. No longer existing (of species) 42. Dedicatory poems 43. Dodging (duty) 46. Kabul currency unit 47. Complacent 49. Flood-protection sack 50. Decorate 51. Dispatching 53. Retailers 54. Of shipping 55. Inconsistent 59. Still vivid (of memory) 60. Glorified 67. Japanese warrior 68. Insistent 69. Underground cell 70. Utterly preoccupied 72. Pakistan's capital 74. Striving to equal 76. Vibrated 77. Accuses 78. Spaghetti-like items 79. Enlists (5,2) 81. Skiffs 84. Christmas month 87. Lucky escape (4,4) 89. Enhances 91. Director, ... Mille (5,1,2) 92. Disapproves strongly of 98. Twins star sign 101. Dragonfly larva 102. Make into law 103. Sixth planet from sun 108. Taken from plane (of photo) 109. Heavy antelope 110. Established practice 112. School test 116. Unstintingly 119. Impetuous 120. Christian sacrament 123. Eternal punishment 124. Attributes 128. Involve in conflict 130. Milk sugar
Down
132. Propeller sound 133. Mode of expression 134. Octagon number 137. Sits idly 138. Uttered 141. Raise objections 142. Unwilling 143. Gave medicine to 151. Academy Awards 153. Achievable 155. Register 156. From Baghdad 159. Appointees 160. Employed (4,2) 161. Ancient 164. Length of metal links 165. Notions 168. Formerly Constantinople 170. City devastated by A-bomb 173. Curative 174. Hit with glancing blow 177. Faintness 178. Equatorial 181. Spray cans 185. Humorous account 186. Unveiled 187. Layabouts 188. Go in front 193. Stoat-like animals 194. Issue (from) 195. Procedures 200. Skilled arguers 201. Japanese meat dish 206. Died away, ... out 207. Curtains, cloth, etc 208. Middles 209. Most submissive 211. Tastes 214. Debarred 216. Longest Asian river 217. Simpler 218. Outdoor meals 220. French peak, Mont ... 222. Happen repeatedly 224. Motives 225. Allowed 226. Travelling stagehands 229. ... & hearty 232. Distribute, ... out 235. Tendency to fantasise 236. Iron 237. Tied 241. Explain in detail 242. Grand Canyon state 244. Tenor, ... Domingo 245. Imprecise 248. Panics 249. Ireland (poetic) 251. Residence 252. Lent to 253. Frisks 254. Paris landmark, ... Triomphe (3,2) 255. Fulfils (demand) 259. Delegate 260. Religious statues 261. Veils 262. Hitler's ... Kampf 264. Serpents 265. Grow weary 267. Donkey/horse cross
Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 109
Solution on Page 100
MEGA CROSSWORD No 5 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20
11
29
35 41
14
15
25
28 34
13
26
30
38
44
48
49
50
52
58
62
45
51
57
18
19
27
37
43
17
31
36 42
16
22
24
33
12
21
23
32
10
59
53
54
46
40
47
55
60
39
56
61
63
64
65
66 67
68
69
70
71 80
85
72
73
81
82
86
87
88
94
101
102
111
119
126 133
90
106
134
115
121
127
122
128
135
107
114
120
129
136
137
123
131 139
140
148 152
156
157
158 167
172
173 180 187
141
142
143
149
151
166
186
110
125
130
138
147
155
109
145
146
154
108
116
124
144
150
79
99
113 118
78
96
105
112
117
132
89
95
104
77
84
98
103
76
92
97 100
75
83
91 93
74
159
160
161
168
177
178
183
189
165
179
184
190
164
171
176
182
163
170
175
181
188
162
169
174
153
185
191
192
196
193
194
195
197
198
199
200
201
202
203 204
205
206
207
211 215
216
217
208
209
212
218
219
210
213
220
221
214
222
223
224
225
226
227 228
229
230
231
233
234
239
240 247
253
254
248
255
249
236
237
242
243 250
268
269
264
265
245
246 252 258 266
267
270 273
276
244
257 263
272
238
251
256 262
275
241
235
232
271 274
277
278
259
260
261
Page 110 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 111
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au Melbourne
Observer
Australian Commercial Radio Awards
● From Page 105 2012 Women's State Basketball League Grand Final; Daniel Leach, RadioWest, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo NM London 2012 Olympic Games; Ray Hadley, Alan Jones & the 2GB Olympics Team, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M 2012 AFL Grand Final; 1116 SEN AFL Commentary Team, 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M Grand Final 2012; 3AW Football Team, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M ANZAC Day Match 2012; Triple M Football Team, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern CrossAustereo M BEST NEWS PRESENTER – COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM & Power FM, Hunter Valley NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Lois Chislet; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Eddie Summerfield; Star FM & Sun FM, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C Robyn Atkinson; 3WM & Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Nicole Charlton; i98fm, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P Glen Lauder; Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia P Nicola Ryan; Sea FM & Mix FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Kate Taylor; 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo P BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM Nehal Dalgliesh; Mix 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Kerrie Turner; Mix 102.3, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio Network M Pip Mooney; smoothfm, Melbourne VIC, DMG Radio Australia M Monique Crichton; Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM Anne Stone; FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, DMG Radio Australia M Steve Blanda; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M Lisa Barnes; 6PR, Perth WA, Fairfax Radio Network M Gail Watson; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network MJack Ball; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC Jaimi Robinson; Holmsey & Flan, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato NM Joe Gleeson; Scotty & Nige, 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo NM Sarah May-Alexander; Galey, Matt & Charli, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM Leanne Stamps; Nick & Woody, Sea FM, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM Laura Viglino; Jonesy & Amanda, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Gemma O'Neill; The Kyle & Jackie O Show, 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern CrossAustereo M Kerri Jones; Fifi & Jules & The Hamish & Andy Show, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Tom Ivey; Fitzy & Wippa, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK CURRENT AFFAIRS Sarah Bannerman; 2CC Mike Welsh Drive Show, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM David Sharaz; 2CC Breakfast Show with Mark Parton, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM Jena Shaw; Ardin & the Breakfast Show, 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters NM Matthew Hepworth; 360 with Pete Davies, Mix 104.9, Darwin NT, Grant Broadcasters NM Tammii Caught; Mornings with Leon Byner, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, DMG Radio Australia M Michael Thompson; The Ray Hadley Morning Show, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M Stephanie Powell; Sydney Live with Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M Amanda Woods; John Stanley Weekend Breakfast Program, 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR Guy Mylecharane; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW,
Capital Radio Network C Benny Hope; 2BS & B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Luke Lum; Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Kiri Martin; Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Aiden Grant; K-ROCK, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Trent Towson; Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Lindsay Ellis; 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo P Wayne McClean; 96FM, Perth WA, Fairfax Radio Network M Georgina Ingham-Myers; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M Mathew Eggleston; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR Michael Moffett; 2EC & Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Benny Hope; B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Brendan McIntosh; 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Len Pakot; 3SH & Mixx FM, Swan Hill VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Ryan Tothill; 2GO &Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Andrew Very; Sea FM & Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P David Rymer; Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P Rod Maldon; Sea FM & Heart 107.3, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo P Charlie Fox; WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian RadioNetwork M Brad McNally; 96FM, Perth WA, Fairfax Radio Network M Derek Bargwanna; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Daniel Underhill; Nova 93.7, Perth, WA, DMG Radio Australia M BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT Sports Drug Hotline; Paddy Gerrard & Sarah King, 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Pregnant Style; Todd Widdicombe & Sami Muirhead, Hot 91.1, Maroochydore QLD, Prime Radio Network NM Not So Sad Factor; Paul Gale, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM Confusing Email Address; Luke Bradnam, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato NM 60's Sex Ed; Ash Bradman, Kip Wightman & David 'Luttsy' Lutteral, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG RadioAustralia M Cookie Jars Parody; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli & Richard Culph, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M The Best iPhone in the World; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Fifi's Sex Ed Class; Fifi Box & Jules Lund, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM Tech Daily with Andy Wells; Andy Wells AFL Live; Jack Heverin, Crocmedia MiNDFOOD RADIO; Ben Starr & Patrick Kayrooz, Radio Australasia My Generation; MCM Media Take 40 Australia; MCM Media BEST DOCUMENTARY The Year That Was; David Dollin & Mark Brewer, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Greg Evans: 40 Years on Air; Mandy Turner, 3SR FM, Shepparton VIC, Southern Cross Austereo NM Ash Wednesday 30th Anniversary; Ewan Grant, 5SE, Mount Gambier SA, Southern Cross Austereo NM Michael Chamberlain's Heartache; Dennis Guthrie, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM Titanic 100th Anniversary; Tara Beautyman, 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M Bali Bombing 10th Anniversary; Mike Andersen, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Inside South Pacific; Bruce Mansfield & Phillip Brady with Peter Adams & ACMN, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M Bali: The 10th Anniversary; Media Heads M BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION Brendan Egan; Hitz 939, Bundaberg QLD,
Grant Broadcasters C Nic Cook; 2BS & B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Brodie Green; RadioWest & Hot FM, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C Jarred O'Brien; RadioWest & Hot FM, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C David Horspool; 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Simon Valentine; Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia P Mark 'Doogie' Brewer; NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Rick Wilson; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Daniel Bozykowski; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Mike Andersen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Richard Culph; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M Josh Burton; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG RadioAustralia M BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON Daniel Watson; ARN National, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network Emily Buckby; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia Kristy Marshall; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, DMG Radio Australia Matt Frost; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT Mix 106.3 Sales Team; Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo NM 104.7 Sales Team; 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo NM Cheyne Harrison, Troy Barnes & Natalie Cox; 7BU & Sea FM, Burnie TAS, Grant Broadcasters NM Albury Sales Team; Star FM & 105.7 The River, Albury NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Radio 4BC Sales Team; 4BC, Brisbane QLD, Fairfax Radio Network M Mix 106.5 Direct Sales; Mix 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M 2Day FM Sales Team; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Nova Perth Sales Team; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, DMG Radio Australia M BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON Jacqueline Jeffery; 2BS & B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, BathurstBroadcasters C Cheyne Harrison; 7BU & Sea FM, Burnie TAS, Grant Broadcasters C Shawn Michelmore; Hot FM, Emerald QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C Renee Frankiewicz; 2GO & Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Nathan Harrison; 2CC & 2CA, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P Simone Butland; RadioWest & Hot FM, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo P Leonie Leonard; Hot FM & Sea FM, Mackay QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Susie Michaels; WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M George Kailis; 6PR & 96FM, Perth WA, Fairfax Radio Network M Justine Harvey; Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Antonell Doyle; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, DMG Radio Australia M BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE Clarks Quality Meats; Tamara Heinjus & Cassie Aldridge, RadioWest & Hot FM Esperance, WA, Southern Cross Austereo C Western Work Wear Boots; Andy Macleod & Brodie Green, Hot FM, Albany WA, Southern Cross Austereo C Climate King; Grant Clifford & David Horspool, 2GZ & Star FM, Orange NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Elevate You; Grant Clifford & David Horspool, Star FM, Orange NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Wamberal Florist; Grant Clifford & Marc Dwyer, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Berry Street; Bianca Kerr & Cassie Aldridge, Star FM & 3SR FM, Shepparton VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P Tiny Tuff Stuff Hobbies; Matt Lygoe & Thom Wood, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia P Glenmore Seafoods; Carly Nicolaides & Barry McCaul, 4RO, Sunshine Coast QLD, Prime Radio Network P
Hella Lights; Darren Collins & Chris Gates, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Confessions; Grant Roberts, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M Photographs; Grant Roberts, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M Untrue; Shaun Malzard & Daryl Missen, Mix 101.1, Melbourne VIC,Australian Radio Network M BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN Berry Street; Bianca Kerr & Cassie Aldridge, Star FM & 3SR FM, Shepparton VIC, Southern Cross AustereoNM Natural Tile; Selina Pedersen & Barry McCaul, Hot 91.1, Maroochydore QLD, Prime Radio Network NM Elite Smash Repairs; Cameron Horn, Anna Cook & David Horspool, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM The Adult Warehouse; Glen Badans & Todd Stevens, Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM High Class Limousines; Matt Lygoe & Thom Wood, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia NM Metro Trains; Darren Collins & Chris Gates, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M I Love Slurpees; Paul Varasso, Paul Menz & Andrew Fritsch, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, DMG Radio Australia M Trust Your Ears; Garry Dean, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M Mr T...OYS; Nathan Russell, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M Hear & Say; Cindy Donato, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION Macklemore Straya Day Awesome; Craig Annis, Dan Taylor, Lukas Goodenough, Mandy Coolen & Simon Valentine, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia NM Rod & Biggzy's Ride for Pegasus; Sarah Duffy, Rod Cuddihy & Carla Bignasca, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo NM 104.7 Skyfire 25; Zak Davies, Ashleigh Hudson, Craig Ebeling, Scott Masters & Nigel Johnson, 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo NM Glee GC 2012; Rohan Parnell, Monique Grisanti & Samantha McClurg, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM Euro Gap Year; Jeremy Carne, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Fitzy & Wippa's Song Parodies; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Daniel Bryant & Richard Culph, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M Kyle & Jackie O's Big Fat Gypsy Wedding; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern CrossAustereo M Fifi & Jules Blackout Challenges; Fifi & Jules Team, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES 2CA & 2CC Christmas Lights; Peter Davidson, 2CC & 2CA, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM Carlton Dry Expression Sessions; George Thie, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato NM Hot FM's Perfect Proposal; Krystal Sanders, Hot FM, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo NM Mitsubishi Mirage; DMG Create, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, DMG Radio Australia M Fifi & Jules' Car Swap; Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M ShopperNova; Luke Minto, Nova Network, DMG Radio Australia M BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR Cassie Grentell; Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia NM Kayla Gardner; Star FM & 105.7 The River, Albury NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Krystal Sanders; RadioWest & Hot FM, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo NM Zak Davies; 104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo NM Lana Timmings; WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Jade Howard; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Shaun Heron; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M Tim Dwyer; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern CrossAustereo M
Page 112 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Melbourne Observer
Classifieds incorporating ‘Melbourne Advertiser’, ‘Melbourne Trader’, ‘Melbourne Homemaker’ and ‘Victorian Rural News’
Phone: (03) 9439 7070. Fax: (03) 9431 6427
VICTORIAN STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Melbourne
Observer
Victoria’s Independent Newspaper First Published September 14, 1969 Every Wednesday
Contact Us Office: 30 Glen Gully Rd, Eltham, Vic 3095 Postal: PO Box 1278, Research, Vic. 3095 Phone: +61 3 9439 7070 Fax: +61 3 9431 6247 Web: www.MelbourneObserver.com.au E-Mail: Editor@MelbourneObserver.com.au
Contact Us Publisher and Editor: Ash Long Media Director: Fleur Long Features Editor: Peter Mac Columnists: Len Baker, Harry Beitzel, Matt Bissett-Johnson, David Ellis, Rob Foenander, Christina La Cross, Julie Houghton, Yvonne Lawrence, Nick Le Souef, Mike McColl Jones, John Pasquarelli, Mark Richardson, Di Rolle, Aaron Rourke, Ted Ryan, Jim Sherlock, Cheryl Threadgold, Kevin Trask, Veritas, Gavin Wood (West Hollywood) Distribution: Sam Fiorini, phone 9482 1145
Distribution STATE EDITION: Available weekly at approx. 400 newsagents across the Melbourne metropolitan area, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, and Victorian regional centres. Recommended retail price: $2.95. If your local newsagent does not currently stock the Melbourne Observer, you can place a weekly order with them.Use their ‘putaway’ service. Newsagents contact: All Day Distribution Pty Ltd, 1st Floor, 600 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy, Vic. 3068. Phone: (03) 9482 1145. Fax: (03) 9482 2962. Distribution Manager: Sam Fiorini.
Mail Subscriptions You can have your own copy of the Melbourne Observer delivered to your letterbox by Australia Post. We dispatch hundreds of copies of the Melbourne Observer to mail subscribers every Tuesday afternoon. Subscription price for 45 copies is $213.75, pre-paid, to anywhere in Australia. Overseas rates available on application. Pay by Credit Card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express Organise your mail subscription: BY PHONE: 1-800 231 311 BY FAX: 1-800 231 312 E-MAIL: editor@MelbourneObserver.com.au BY POST: PO Box 1278, Research, Vic. 3095. Pay by Cheque, Money Order or Credit Card.
Available Across The World MELBOURNE OBSERVER ONLINE 2.1 MILLION HITS ANNUALLY ON THE WEB: www.MelbourneObserver.com.au You can read our paper free on the Internet. Contact details for all our advertisers are also available at our website.
Back Copies BACK COPIES - ARCHIVES Back Copies for 2012-13 editions of the Melbourne Observer are all available at our website. Back copies for 1969-89, 2002-11 may be inspected by appointment at the State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne.
Independently Owned and Operated The Melbourne Observer is printed by Streamline Press, 155 Johnston St, Fitzroy, for the publisher, Ash Long, for Local Media Pty Ltd, ABN 67 096 680 063, of the registered office, 30 Glen Gully Road, Eltham, Distributed by All Day Distribution. Responsibility for election and referendum comment is accepted by the Editor, Ash Long. Copyright © 2013, Local Media Pty Ltd (ACN 096 680 063).
Reach a readership across Victoria with a Classified Ad in the Melbourne Observer, published every Wednesday. Available at newsagents for just $2.95 per copy, and free online at www.melbourneobserver.com.au ● FREE ADS: Private/non-commercial parties can sell their items with a free 40-word Classified Ad in the Melbourne Observer. We publish your ‘For Sale’ or ‘What’s On’ ad for up to four weeks, without any charge. Simply lodge the coupon (below) by posting it to Free Ads, PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095. Or complete the Free Ads form at www.MelbourneObserver.com.au No Free Ads will be accepted by phone. ● LINE ADS: Paid ads are available for a minimum weekly charge of $40 for 40 words, than $1 per word thereafter. All paid ads are to be pre-paid by Credit Card (V, M, AE). Phone your paid ad by 5pm Mondays to (03) 9439 7070. Price includes 10% GST.
● DISPLAY ADS: $15 per column centimetre, pre-paid by Credit Card (V, M, AE). Full-colour may be arranged, where available, for display advertisements. Phone your display ad by 5pm Mondays to (03) 9439 7070. ● PLEASE NOTE: Local Media Pty Ltd (publishers of the Melbourne Observer) reserves the right to alter or omit advertisements and whilst every care is exercised, is not responsible for errors, misclassification, non-insertion. No allowance will be made for errors unless attention is drawn to them by 5pm Thursday, on the day following publication. No responsibility is accepted for the correctness or otherwise of advertisements lodged by telephone. ● MOTOR VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENTS: Under Victorian law, all motor car advertisements must include an identifying registration number, or in the case of unregistered vehicles, the ad must include engine/chassis numbers.
FOR SALE
BUSINESS
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
A GIFT to last a year! A subscription to the Melbourne Observer gives a weekly reminder to your friend or family member that you care. It enables people living elsewhere to keep in touch. $213.75 for 45 editions to any letterbox in Australia. Phone 1-800 231 311. FI★
PET FOOD
GENERAL
QUEENSLAND
Account Manager
GROUP TRAVEL MARKETING. PO Box 8373, Carrum Downs, Vic 3201. Phone: (03) 9782 0367. Fax: (03) 9782 867. Contact: Trevor. FI★
COOLUM BAYWATCH. Coolum Esplanade. 1768 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, Qld 4573. Phone: (07) 546 5500. Fax: (07) 5446 4455. Contact: Elaine. Web: www.coolum baywatch.com E-Mail: info@columbaywatch.com FI★
_____________________________________________________
PRIVATE ADVERTISERS: Sell as many times as you like for No Cost Ever with Free Ads in the Melbourne Observer. We run your Free Ad for up to four weeks, without charge. Lodge the form (below) by mail, or complete the form at www.melbourne observer.com.au No Free Ads will be accepted by phone FI★ _____________________________________________________
SUBSCRIPTIONS. Have the Melbourne Observer newspaper delivered to any letterbox in Australia. $213.75 for 45 editions. Pay by Credit Card (V, M, AE) by phoning 1-800 231 311. Or post Cheque/Money Order to PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095. FI★ _____________________________________________________
THE ONLINE edition of the Melbourne Observer extends readership to those who live outside the print distribution regions. Advertise your business. Phone our Advisors on 1-800 231 311. FI★ _____________________________________________________
FORMULA FORD FORMULA FORD EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIA. A Formula Ford Race Car Experience is the ultimate gift for any race car fan or motoring enthusiast. For bookings or more information phone 1300 900 619 or check us out at www.ffea.com.au FI★
_____________________________________________________
GEL PRODUCTS GEL WORKS. PO Box 2064, Boronia Park, NSW 2111. Phone: (02) 9879 4979. Fax: (02) 9817 0650. EMail: sales@office. gelworks.com.au FI★ _____________________________________________________
MEDIC TECHNOLOGY MEDIC 1676, 6156. 117. 1565.
TECHNOLOGY. PO Box Melville South, WA Phone: 1-300 764 Fax: (08) 3438 Contact: Michael.FI★
_____________________________________________________
Phone your ad through on 1-800 231 311
TUCKER TUB PET FOOD. PO Box 336, Broadford, Vic 3658. Phone: 0418 575 561. Contact: Rudi Spiteri. FI★ _____________________________________________________
PHARMACY MELBOURNE BOULEVARD PHARMACY HEALTH FOODS. Shop 5, 401 St Kilda Rd, Melbourme, Vic 3004. Phone: (03) 9866 1284. E-Mail: naturopath,mbp@ live.com.au FI★
_____________________________________________________
RADIO RADIO ADVERTISING. Looking for low cost, effective Radio Advertising? Try Melbourne's Golden Days Radio 95.7 FM. Call sponsorship Manager, Alex Hehr on 9572 1466, for a media pack goldendaysradio.com FI★
_____________________________________________________
VIDEO PRODUCTION ADELE VIDEO PRODUCTION. PO Box 120, Ballan, Vic 3342. Phone: (03) 5368 1378. Contact: Kerry. Web: www.videoproduction.com.au E-Mail: info@video production.com.au. FI★
_____________________________________________________
WHAT’S ON
_____________________________________________________
QUEENSLAND CAIRNS. Grosvenor
In Cairns. 186-18 Mcleod St, Cairns, Qld 4870. Phone: (07) 4031 858. Fax: (07) 4031 8533. Contact: Brian Sweetman, Manager. FI★ _____________________________________________________
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME
Local Media Pty Ltd, publishers of the Melbourne Observer, seeks to appoint am experienced sales person for this work-fromhome position. You will be an enthusiastic self-motivated sales professional - with a dynamic approach and account management skills. Attention to detail vital. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential Contact us for an information package to be sent to you. Forward your resumé to: editor@melbourneobserver.com.au
_____________________________________________________
THE ONLINE edition of the Melbourne Observer extends readership to those who live outside the print distribution regions. Advertise your business. Phone our Advisors on 1-800 231 311. FI★ _____________________________________________________
Melbourne
Observer
Free Ads Deadline: 5pm Mondays
You can advertise FREE. No fees, no commissions. FREE ADS are available for private/non-commercial advertisements, published at the discretion of the Editor. ☛ MAIL to: FREE ADS, PO Box 1278, Research, 3095 ☛ FAX FREE ADS to: (03) 9431 6247. Use plain paper ☛ E-MAIL: editor@melbourneobserver.com.au ☛ USE the FREE ADS form at melbourneobserver.com.au
NO PHONE-IN SERVICE FOR FREE ADS
FREE 40-WORD AD WORTH $40
Complete this coupon, one word per square, BLOCK LETTERS
WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY MARKET. Sat., July 20. 8am1pm. 3rd Saturday each month. Whittlesea Showgrounds, Yea Rd. Mel 246 H8. Sites from $20. Enquiries: 0419 357 395. Arts, crafts, plantys, clothes, food and more. Casual sites available. FI★ _____________________________________________________
Friends of a lady (in a small learning group in the northern suburbs), who is a disability pensioner, are seeking the donation of a second-hand computer. The group is hoping that Microsoft Word for students software might be available. Please respond to: Leonie Charlesworth. glcharlesworth@ bigpond.com
REG No (FOR CARS) CONDITION:
PRICE:
SUBURB:
PHONE:
DETAILS BELOW NOT FOR PUBLICATION Name: ...................................................................................................... Street Address: ............................................................................................. .............................................. Phone: ........................................................
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 113
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Page 114 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Horses
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 115
Melbourne
Observer Victorian Sport
SPRING IS IN THE AIR ■ It certainly is with the release of the nominations for some of the feature events for the spring. The action kicks off with the running of the Caulfield Guineas on October 12th, with the country's top three-year-olds battling it out for the $1 million on offer. The race over 1600 metres is one of the exciting features of the spring with some great threeyear-olds going to be champions of the Turf. Last year we saw a battle royal between two of the best three- year olds seen on the racetrack. the champion Sydney colt, Pierro, took on the best of our youngsters and was sent out a short priced favorite after his impeccable record in Sydney having won 6 Group Ones. But he had his colors lowered by Victoria's top young galloper, All Too Hard, who proved too strong over the 1600 metres, although Pierro missed the "kick" slightly and was forced wide. Both now are at stud after their owners decided they had done enough and would produce good stock in the coming years. Pierro was by leading sire. Lohnro, and All Too Hard, by Casino Prince. Among some of the top three-year olds entered this year is the very smart New Zealander, Cauthen, who was narrowly beaten at Moonee Valley by Clevadude, after slightly missing the start and then checked near the school. Clevadude has been nominated along with the smart Sydney colt, Charlie Boy, who had no luck in his runs in the two-year-old events in Sydney. Others that stand out are; Eurozone, from the Bart Cummings camp, Fast'n' Rocking, prepared by David Hayes a Blue Diamond placegetter, and Happy Meteor from the strong Hawkes yard. Another that was very impressive in winning at Caulfield, is Monkstone, in the powerful camp of Peter Moody at Caulfield. At his first start he was caught wide and came from a long way back to run a good second then turned up trumps at Caulfield at his next start, with a strong win. He is by top sire, Fastnet Rock, and was bought for $1 million at the Easter Yearling Sales. Another that has made racegoers sit up and take notice is the two-year-old of Tony Vasil's, Prince Harada, a brilliant winner at his first start at Swan Hill, then after missing the start at Moonee Valley and tailed off last, blitzed them in the run home to win running away. Prince Harada is by boom sire Haradasun who was placed third in a Cox Plate and won Overseas. Tony has a knack of placing his well bred types starting them off at Swan Hill, like Elvstroem, who won a Victoria Derby, a Caulfield Cup, fourth in a Melbourne Cup and a big winner in Asia. Haradasun started off the same way. Haradasun's owner, Frank Tagg was telling me how they named him. He is buy Japanese sire Fuchiachi Pegasus, meaning Flying horse, from his great mare, Circles Of Gold, a prolific producer of top racehorses. He wanted to name the colt Fighting Harada, after the Japanese Boxing Champion, who lost the World Bantamweight Boxing Title to our Lionel Rose in 1968. Frank likes to name his progeny after Olympic Champion's, hence, Fighting Harada and Elvstroem, a Champion yachtsman. Tony Vasil has a big opinion of Prince Harada, even told me at Flemington recently he was good enough top win the Cox Plate. He has often been quoted as saying he is the best horse he has trained, and ridden. Tony rides all his top notchers in track work and feels this is the one that will give him not only his first Guineas win, but the Cox Plate too. Another of Tony's that he's entered for the Guineas is the consistent, The Bowler, who has shown a bit in his three starts so far. He is owned by a bunch of characters from the Port Melbourne Bowling Club, hence the name. I can tell you they like a drink, I found that out when the colt bolted in at Pakenham, and I was looking after the presentation and the bar after, enough said. Another of Tony's nominated, is, Under The Louvre, who had looked good until well beaten at Flemington, but on that day the track after shock
● Cauthen v Clevadude. Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754
● Monkstone. Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 at the Melbourne Racing Club, former Investec Bank Executive and Club Treasurer, Brodie Arnhold, who takes over the reins. Beyond his three-year tenure as Treasurer among seven on the Committee, Mr. Arnhold is also personally an avid supporter of the Sport, possessing numerous racing and breeding interests.
Ted Ryan
Generous racing folk
ing weather went from a dead 4 to a Slow 7 and then a Heavy 8 in the space of four races. It would pay to forget that run. Another that is racing well is the Peter Moody trained Weinholt, a good third behind two good youngsters, Clevadude and Cauthen at the Valley.
Congrats to new CEO ■ Our sincere congratulations to the new CEO
■ Funds are continuing to roll in for the family of Simone Montgomerie, who was tragically killed on Darwin Cup Day in a race fall. The young jockey, a mother of a child, was very well thought of and recently was equal top rider fro the past season in Darwin. The Cup meeting at Darwin was cancelled before the Cup was run and the Club donated the finds to her family for the up care of her young child and her future. Around $ 200,000 was donated with another $100,000 added by sponsors, now jockeys and the Jockey's Association has come to the fore. Champion jockey, Glen Boss, was very saddened by the incident and gave the money from his percentage winning ride at Sandown and followed that up, with anything he earned later. Well known owner, Phil Sly, himself battling cancer, generously donated his stake winnings from his horse Digitalism winning at Sandown. While leading Sydney jockey Jimmy Cassidy has opened up a Face Book account with funds raised, to be placed into a Trust for her child. On top of this TABCORP, and the Victorian Racing Industry donated all profits from the first race at Flemington last Saturday to the fund. - Ted Ryan
Showbiz Extra ■ From Page 106
Top 10 Lists
THE BEST OF TOMMY COOPER: Series One and Two. TWILIGHT ZONE FAN FAVOURITES: Volume 2. HOMICIDE: Life On The Street - The Complete Collection. A LIAR'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY (Monty Python). BATHURST: 1978. NCIS LOS ANGELES: Seasons 1-4. AMERICAN CHOPPER: The Final Season. TRUE STORIES OF WWII. SOUTHLAND: Season 3. SOUTHLAND: Season 4. ROMEO & JULIET: Australian Ballet. GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S The Mikado. GERY ANDERSON'S COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTION: THE SMURFS: The Complete Season 9. RAMBO: The Video Game - Paystation 3. RAMBO: The Video Game - Xbox 360. TOP BLU-RAY RENTAL & SELLERS: 1. OBLIVION [Science Fiction/Action/Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman]. 2. A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD [Action/Thriller/ Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch]. 3. ZERO DARK THIRTY [Drama/Thriller/Jessica Chastain, James Gandolfini]. 4. IDENTITY THIEF [Comedy/Melissa McCarthy, Jason Bateman, Amanda Peet]. 5. BULLET TO THE HEAD [Action/Sylvester Stallone, Sarah Shahi]. 6. ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH 3D + BluRay [Animated/Brendan Fraser, Ricky Gervais]. 7. PARKER [Action/Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez]. 8. THE GREAT ESCAPE: 50th Anniversary Edition [1963/War/Action/Steve McQueen]. 9. THE HOST [Sci-Fi/Diane Kruger, Saoirse Ronan, William Hurt]. 10. OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL 3D + BluRay [Fantasy/Adventure/James Franco]. Also: War Games (1983), Cloud Atlas, Evil Dead, Jack The Giant Slayer, Phantom, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Flight, Django Unchained, Paranorman 3D + 2D, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLU-RAY THIS WEEK: 42 [Biography/Drama/Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford]. G.I. JOE: RETALIATION [Action/Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis]. G.I. JOE: RETALIATION 3D+Blu-ray+DVD [Action/Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis]. WARM BODIES [Comedy/Horror/Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer]. HARI KIRI: Death of a Samurai [2011/Drama/ Action/Eita, Ebizo Ichikawa]. SCARY MOVIE 5 [Comedy/Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen]. A LIAR'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY (Monty Python). HOTEL NOIR [Crime/Mystery/Danny De Vito, Rosaro Dawson]. SINISTER [Horror/Vincent D'Onofrio, Ethan Hawke]. - James Sherlock
Sulky Snippets ■ Orrvale (Goulburn Valley) trainer Steven Duffy also used the services of Greg Sugars to capture the Echuca Moama Storage 2-Y-0 Pace over 1755 metres at Echuca with Safari/ Delldale gelding Hooper Road which was making his second appearance at the races. Settling at the tail of the field after starting from the extreme draw, Hooper Road gained a lovely three wide trail home in the last lap following the well supported Sutter Man which quickly moved outside the leader Macworthy on debut approaching the home turn. Joining Sutter Man on turning, Hooper Road wasn't knocked around in winning by a neck, with Macworthy holding down third. The mile rate 2-01.2. ■ The Stawell Harness Racing Club paid tribute to those who have assisted the club over the years when a seven event card was held at Laidlaw Park on Wednesday August 7 in very wet conditions. Former Ararat based trainer Aaron Brown now domiciled in South Australia, made a successful trip home when Presidential Ball/Lombo San Jan gelding Whata Player greeted the judge in the Reginald Cooper Life Member 2-Y-0 Pace over 1790 metres.
Page 116 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Melbourne
Observer Victorian Sport Racing Briefs
To Tabcorp Park ■ All roads will lead to Tabcorp Park Melton on Sunday afternoon for the culmination of the Australasian Breeders Crown Series featuring the best two, three and four year old pacers and trotters presently around - admission is free.
Serious challenge ■ Echuca on the Campaspe River close to the Victorian/NSW border, held a neat eight event card on Tuesday August 6, with border hoppers Kenmor Albertina and Victoria May both saluting the judge. Kenmor Albertina a 4-Y-0 gelded son of Artiscape and Sky Hy trained at Narrandera by David Kennedy was successful in the Carmel Ryan Memorial Pace for C1 class over the sprint trip of 1755 metres. Driven by Shepparton's Nathan Jack, Kenmor Albertina settled three back in the moving line from gate two on the second line, with The Numbers Man leading from gate three. Despite being pushed wide in the final circuit by Earls Reign (one/one) inside him, Kenmore Albertina proved too strong over the concluding stages for Earls Reign in a rate of 2-00 even, scoring by 1.9 metres, with Hezupnabout (three back the markers) using the sprint lane for third. Four year old Holmes Hanover/Ides Of May mare Victoria May also trained at Narrandera by Shaun Snudden snared the Christies Welding Pace for C4 & C5 class over 2160 metres in a mile rate of 2-00.1. Taking a concession for stable "apprentice" Paul Diebert, Victoria May came out running from gate two, safely holding out Hellovanite (gate four) which issued a serious challenge. Even though she was inclined to over race after being revved up early, Victoria May kicked clear on straightening to record a 5.9 metre victory in advance of the Elmore mare Madam Altissimo which trailed using the sprint lane to no avail, with Donoson first up for 12 months running home late from near last for third.
Hat-trick of wins ■ Redan (Ballarat) trainer/driver Michael Stanley may have something special in ex-Kiwi 3-Y-0 Presidential Ball/Pamela Pamela gelding Hilltop Hustler who brought up a hat-trick of wins by taking the Life Members Pace Final for C1 class over 1780 metres at the Stawell fixture. Settling three back in the moving line with the tearaway leader The Kingston Flyer making every post a winner, Stanley wasted no time in sending Hilltop Rustler forward to face the breeze at the bell. Doing a lot of chasing, Hilltop Raider dropped in for a short breather approaching the home turn. When asked for a super effort on straightening, Hilltop Hustler responded in grand style to record a four metre victory in 1-58.2 over the leader, with Roman Abbey a further 26 metres away in third place.
51st appearance ■ Ultra consistent P Forty Seven/Just Moonstrike 4Y-0 gelding Arr En Special notched up his 4th victory for the season in the Leslie McLeod Life Member Pace for C0 class over 1780 metres at Stawell. Trained at Allendale (Mount Gambier) by David Kemp and driven by David Murphy, Arr En Special was trapped four wide from outside the front row running into the first bend, before angling into the one/ one spot. Easing three wide at the bell, Arr En Special raced three wide uncovered for the rest of the journey, exploding to the front approaching the home turn. Although tackled by Peters Ace (four wide last lap from last) on straightening, Arr En Special held a margin to the wire, registering a 4.9 metre margin in a rate of 2-02.1. Kurraca Knight (one/one last lap) finished third. Arr En Special usually races at most Western District meetings and was making his 51st appearance at the races (19 this season).
MICK BELLMAN’S DRIVE OF DAY
■ Ararat based trainer/ driver Michael Bellman having his best season ever, produced the ‘drive of the day’ to land the Charlton $10 Club Membership Pace for C1 class over 2100 metres at Charlton in Central Victoria on Monday August 5 with 4-Y-0 Die Laughing/Lily Princess mare Misschinoise. Restrained from outside the front row to settle at the tail of the field with Neevers leading from gate two, Misschinoise made ground to possie tightly held four back along the markers, needing lots of luck to figure in the finish. Easing away from the inside to be three back in the moving line in the final circuit, Misschinoise was extricated to be very wide on straightening, before releasing an electrifying burst of speed to swamp her rivals over the concluding stages and register a 2.9 metre victory in a rate of 2-00.7 from Blissful Hart along the sprint lane off the back of the leader, with Boom Boom Hall (one/ one - three wide home turn) third.
Broke status ■ Beautifully bred Dream Vacation/Why Worry filly I Dreamt It broke her maiden status at start number five by taking the Trots Card 3-Y-0 Trotters Handicap over 2100 metres at Charlton. Trainer at Tatura by David Abrahams who has made several experimental trips to the USA over the years, I Dreamt It driven by Daryl Douglas led virtually throughout from barrier three to score from the fast finishing Jay Gee (three back the markers) and Our Punt which led out before taking a trail on the winner. The mile rate 2-05.9.
Smooth run ■ The Charlton & District Community Bank Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class over 2100 metres went the way of Great Western trainer/ driver Kerryn Manning's well performed exKiwi 6-Y-0 Sundon/ Cool Yankee mare Knapdale Girl much to the delight of high profile owners Merv and Meg Butterworth. Sent forward from a 20 metre handicap after a smooth beginning to assume control, Knapdale Girl toyed with her rivals, scoring by an untouched 9.7 metres over Miss Eliza who was always handy from a 30-metre equal backmark shared with the third placegetter Balti-
Baker’s Delight
Harness Racing
This Week’s Meetings ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Melbourne
Observer
len-baker@ bigpond.com
with Len Baker
more Boy which ran home late from a mile back. The mile rate 2-07.
Sweet trip ■ Maryborough home of "The Redwood" hosted Thursday afternoon harness racing featuring Repechage's of the Woodlands Stud Breeders Crown Series 16 for both Two and Three Year Old Trotters, all over 2190 metres. Redwood winner Daenerys Targaryen a daughter of Majestic Son and Niamey trained and driven by Mark Purdon snared the 1st Repechage for Two Year Olds. Given a sweet trip one/ one from the extreme draw, Daenerys Targaryen eased three wide approaching the home turn and as expected, finished best to score from the pacemaker Guiltless in a rate of 2-05.2, with Asdenro third after racing in the open.
Consistent ■ The second Two Year Old Repechage went the way of Sutton Grange trainer Ross Graham's most consistent Monkey Bones/The Wallflower filly Four Lillies in a rate of 205.4. Driven by Daryl Douglas, Four Lillies scorched away from gate six to lead effortlessly, just lasting to register a nose victory over the favourite Dell Boy which trailed from the pole before easing outside the winner on the final bend. Coimadai Lodge finished third from three back in the running line.
Very smart
■ Repechage One for the Three Year Olds was taken out by Lara trainer Dean Braun's very smart former Kiwi Love You/ Dreamlands Nancy gelding Our Dreamlover. Well handled by stable reinsman Chris Alford. Our Dreamlover enjoyed a cosy passage one/one from gate three, with Lance Justice's Invasive leading from gate four.
Wednesday - Maryborough/Terang, Thursday - Melton/Bendigo, Friday - Mildura/Melton, Saturday - Shepparton, Sunday - Melton, Monday - Yarra Valley, Tuesday - Geelong.
Horses To Follow ■ Mad Robber, Martial Artist, Loverwithagrin, Lets Go Happy, Heres Your Chocky, Macworthy, Jay Gee.
Quaddie punters knocked Taken three wide on the final bend, Our Dreamlover had to pull out all stops to overhaul Invasive in the shadows of the post to register a 1.9 metre margin in a rate of 1-59.9. The Boss Man battled on gamely to finish third (6.4 metres away) after facing the breeze.
Honest race ■ Parwan duo Craig Demmler (trainer) and Jodi Quinlan (driver) captured the Second Repechage with speedy Dream Vacation/Adelas Dash colt Glenferrie Dreamer, leading throughout from gate four to easily account for Lord Liam (one/one) by 2.3 metres in a rate of 2-04.1, with Fiftyshadesofbrown running her usual honest race for third after following the winner from the pole.
Quite wet ■ Meltonian's were prominent at a very wet Kilmore fixture on Wednesday August 7, winning three of the eight events on the program. Merv Williamson started the ball rolling when Art Major/Bellakey gelding Major Lord scored in the Cheeky Monkey 3Y-0 Pace for Colts & Geldings over 1690 metres. Driven by Jodi Quinlan, Major Lord led throughout from gate four to defeat the heavily supported Lets Go Happy (one/one) on debut, with Lets Go Rabbitoh third after working in the open. The mile rate 2-02.8.
Harness Review ■ Listen to Len Baker on Harness Review, 8pm-10pm Mondays, on 97.9 FM, streamed in 979fm.com.au
■ "Rocket" Rod Petroff knocked quaddie punters for a six when Dream Away/Maritana Kate filly Cenosilocophobia at Supertab odds of $57.10 led throughout from gate two in the third leg - the Australian Made Expo 3-Y-0 Pace over 1690 metres. Trained and driven by Rod, Cenosilocophobia defied all challengers on turning to record a head victory in 2-01.2 over a death-seating Quick Jet and Open Heart (three wide last lap) from mid-field.
Fifth victory for season ■ Danny Mullen's very much in-form Artiscape/ Eileen Monica 7-Y-0 gelding Artoc continues to make his way through the grades, chalking up his 5th victory for the season (14 overall) by taking Classic & Historic Motor Bike Expo Pace for C3 & C4 class over 2180 metres. Taking a concession for Rhys Nicholson, Artoc from gate five was sent forward to assume control in the straight on the first occasion and despite being hard driven approaching the final bend, safely held his rivals at bay to score by 1.8 metres in a rate of 202 over Conflict Of Interest which trailed after crossing the early leader Bronze Destiny who finished third.
Top night for locals ■ The Melton/Bacchus Marsh area had a great night at Geelong on Thursday, Jodi Quinlan taking the Claiming Pace with Our Horizon, Sur Hunter the 2Y-0 Pace with Annas Innocent, JoanneMangion the Vicbred Trotters Mobile with Tawonga South and Allan McDonough the C1 class event with Elle Jasper. Our Horizon (Modern Art/Sorbonne) driven by Craig Demmler came from last off a three wide trail in the last lap to defeat Meet The Punisher and Goodsie in a rate of 1-56.9. Annas Innocent a daughter of Bettors Delight and Innocent Eyes with Gavin Lang in the sulky, ran home stylishly from mid-field to gain the day in advance of Im All Show and Lucky Metro in a rate of 1-57.8. Daryl Douglas was responsible for the "drive of the night" aboard 6-Y-0 Wind Cries Maori/Chelsea Trick mare Tawonga South to get the cash, coming from last along the markers in the final circuit to be extricated into the clear on straightening to defeat Charliesbaby and Smiling Rose in 2-06. Six year old mare Elle Jasper (Village Jasper/ Karara Elle) driven by Greg Sugars used the sprint lane off the back of the pacemaker Rhygrin to score over the hot favourite Fifth And Broadway and Rhygrin in 2-01.9.
Friday night at Melton ■ Friday night's Tabcorp Park Melton meeting was a good one for Terang, with Darren Cole taking the Crown Semis Pace for C7 or better class over 2240 metres with 4-Y-0 Metropolitan/Excite gelding Exciteusinthecity driven by Jason Lee, while cousin Matt Craven snared a driving double aboard Franciselizabeth for Burrumbeet trainer Ashleigh Herbertson in the Tintin In America Pace for C0 class (mares) over 2240 metres and Commander Jewel for Peter Manning in the SEW-Eurodruve Trotters Mobile for T1 & T2 class over 1720 metres. - Len Baker
Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 117
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Horses
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Page 118 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Melbourne
Observer Victorian Sport
FOOTY’S OWN ‘X-FACTOR’
■ I have ve been looking for a report I wrote ‘On What It Takes To Make A Top Umpire’ which I penned as a handout sheet after talking to the Sydney AFL Senior Umpires Group some years back who were coached by the tireless David Yole. So far I haven’t found it but I came across my editorial piece (May 18, 2012). With so much ‘speak’ I thought it may be appropriate to reprint it as it confirms how wrong our mainstream media can be in their comments and the reason they subscribe to their own philosophy “yesterday’s newspaper is today’s wrap around for a hot serve of fish and chips” ★ In today’s ‘speak’ much credence is given to The X Factor. Three AFL giants in my view have this ‘mysterious, magical’ X Factor quality: ■ Andrew D, ■ ‘DD, Dynamo Dave’Matthews GWS CEO ■ and its coach Sheeds. (GWS Giants, the team experts said would not win a game this season has defeated GCSuns in NAB Cup and Round 7 - twice!) X Factor? After Round 6 the AFL was knocked mercilessly by the media as a “lopsided competition with only six of the 18 clubs a real chance”. (Crows, Carlton, Magpies, WCE, Essendon and Swans), the next five clubs fighting to make the last two places for the Final 8, (Geelong, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Fremantle and North Melbourne), two clubs (Richmond and Bulldogs) needing a miracle turn-a-round, and five clubs (Brisbane, Port Adelaide, Melbourne, GWS and GCSuns) as ‘no contest, percentage builders’ dragging down crowds and TV ratings. Round 7 results and the same experts are predicting this season is the most even since 1997 when 14 of the 18 teams could make the finals. In one week 13 clubs can now make the final 8! And the ‘no-hopers’ Giants win was the best received. (The Final 8 read: Haw, Adel, Swans, Coll, WCE, Geel, Freo, North Melb – St Kil, Carl, Ess, Rich, W. Bull, didn’t make the Final 8!) X Factor? If you watched the Bombers 61 points thrashing of leaders WCE (Rd.7 2012 at Etihad) you witnessed the Sheedy legacy of ‘jacket/scarf’ waving by both the Dons and Eagles fans, now a fun tradition of AFL folklore entertainment. X Factor? In two weeks time, Rd 9 Sheedy’s Giants play its first home-ground game at Skoda Stadium. Against Essendon! A jubilant frenzy of 25,000 fun-filled jacket-waving fans. The Sheedy Legacy promised entertainment at the boutique Skoda Stadium no matter the winner. And the winner Is? The AFL industry, Aussie Football and the 18 clubs. X Factor? The AFL was also attacked on the rules, “outlawing changes on the run for sliding feet first or kneeing tackles”, charity frees for staging around the neck, head-high tackles, the TV goal decisions, time-wasting for umpires taking too long to break-up the rugby style brawling scrums. Indeed the only thing going for the
Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel AFL was the odd exciting cliff-hanger finishes to big games. What a ‘whirlwind twister’ blew in from nowhere in Round 7. Odds-on Cats $1.65, Swans $1.90, GCSuns $1.35, North M $1.35, and the ‘creme de la creme’ result Saints defeating Carlton $1.30, all ‘bit the dust’. Essendon $1.85 was the exception destroying WCE. And now the experts predict a ‘dog’ fight to the finish with Richmond and W Bulldogs joining the ‘good chances group’. X Factor? Is the X Factor tied into the ‘oldfashioned good luck’ theory? Did it have anything to do with the turn-around? Experience tells me ‘successful people’ seem to enjoy ‘good luck’ at the most appropriate time. My definition was part of my ‘Up on Cloud Nine’talk for Tom Hafey’s Tigers on the eve of the 1967 Grand Final against Geelong. I was asked by the canny John Northey what part ‘Good Luck’ plays in football? My response: “I believe ‘good luck’ is the point where ability, attitude and hard-work meet on and off the field. We make our own luck”. It’s still my philosophy. And my three nominated AFL X Factor gents plus Sydney Swans Success Story confirm my theory. Swans are celebrating 30 Long, lonely, tough, survival years to establish themselves and AFL in NSW. I f in 1982 they hadn’t made the move north today there would be: No Swans-No GWS. Well done! Oh Sheeds you love theme names for important and traditional clashes. I still like ‘Battle of The Bridges’ for the local NSW derby Swans v Giants. Because of your involvement with Essendon and GWS Giants which may grow into the biggest rivalry of all I put forward two “naming themes”. Try ‘The Wave Craze Cup’ or ‘Air-Wave Giants Bomber Bash’ which I’m informed was a specially built aircraft for bombing raids by the US during WWII. You started the ‘wave-craze’. You will never be forgotten. This ‘wavecraze’ can be your ‘signature contribution’ to our game. It’s your baby. You’re smart so what’s your naming theme’ for your Round 9 match? Try The X Factor.
spot who play GCSuns (H), Freo (A), Carlton (H). WCE play Geelong (H), Collingwood (MCG), Adelaide (H); and Carlton play Richmond (MCG), Essendon (MCG), Port Adelaide (A). The form experts are touting both Hawthorn and Geelong are not playing at their best. So what’s your Final 8? HB: Hawthorn 72pts, Freo 70pts, Geelong 64, Sydney 62, Richmond 60, Collingwood 60, Essendon 56, Port A 52. A good time to show how the 1st week Finals are played out: Team 1 v 4, 2 v 3, 5 v 8, 6 v 7. (HB’s 1st week: Hawthorn v Sydney (MCG), Freo v Geelong (WA), Richmond v Port Adel, Collingwood v Essendon) Finishing in the Top 4 gives those teams a double chance as the winners in the first week enjoy a break the next week while the losers play the winners of the games 5 to 8. The season is over for the losers of teams 5 to 8. The 2nd week Finals involve the two losers of teams 1 to 4 v the winners of teams 5 to 8 – I’ll explain finals teams weeks 3 and 4 later.
Footy backs cancer fight And now to Round 20, 2013 ■ And that was last year and we move onto Round 20, 2013! There is Excitement Galore ahead for the AFL fanatics after the weekend’s results. Essendon and Sydney have cornered themselves and their positions in the Final 8 make-up. Is it deja vu for the Bombers as they crashed to their third consecutive loss and from second to seventh? They now face North Melbourne, Carlton and Richmond in the final three home and away games. They lost the last seven in 2012 and missed the eight but are two wins (52 points) better placed this year to hold on. It will need miracle wins by big margins in all the last three games for challengers Carlton and WCE both on 36 points to displace them in the Final 8 to reach 52 points. The Top 4 could certainly change. Hawthorn first on 64 pts meet Collingwood (MCG), North Melb (E), Sydney (A). Geelong 2nd 60pts v WCE (A), Sydney (H) Brisbane (H). Sydney 3rd 58pts faces two big games – it should defeat St Kilda next Sunday to go to 62 points then Geelong (A) and Hawthorn (H). They will be challenged by Freo 4th 58pts who meet Melbourne (A), Port Adelaide (H) and St Kilda (A) and finish with 70 points to claim 3rd or better ladder position. If Collingwood and Richmond 52pts win their last three they will be on 64 pts. Richmond play Carlton (MCG), GWS (A), Essendon (MCG); Collingwood play Haw, WCE, North Melb all at the MCG. Carlton and WCE, 36pts are the only two with an outside chance to topple Port Adelaide 44pts from 8th
■ The AFL and the Carlton Football Club have thrown their collective support behind national bowel cancer awareness charity, The Jodi Lee Foundation, to increase awareness of Australia’s second most deadly cancer and save lives. The #iknowsome1 campaign launched at Saturday’s Round 20 match between Carlton and the Western Bulldogs - invites Australians to join AFL greats, such as Marc Murphy, Dermott Brereton and Andrew McKay to share their connection with bowel cancer. Founder and CEO of The Jodi Lee Foundation, Nick Lee, said bowel cancer is significantly more common than people realise, with an estimated 17,000 Australians diagnosed this year alone – the equivalent of a third of Etihad Stadium at capacity. “The #iknowsome1 campaign will help build greater awareness of bowel cancer and the importance of early detection using a simple at-home bowel screening test every year or two,” Mr Lee said. “Many people don’t realise that bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Australia after lung cancer and it’s vital that we keep it on our health watch list, like other types of Cancer.” AFL Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Gillon McLachlan, said the AFL was proud to support the Foundation. “The numbers related to bowel cancer are a stark reminder of just how many people in the community are affected by this disease and why we need to drive awareness and promote early detection through screening,” Mr McLachlan said. “It’s great to see the Carlton Football Club support such an important initiative through their Round 20 match and we’d urge as many Blues and Bulldogs fans to pledge their support for campaign at Saturday’s match.” Carlton Football Club President Stephen Kernahan urged supporters to get involved and take action. “The Carlton FC encourages its members and supporters to adopt an
ROUND 20 Friday, August 9 St Kilda vs. Hawthorn (ES) (N) Saturday, August 10 Richmond vs. Brisbane Lions (MCG) Geelong Cats vs. Port Adelaide (SS) Carlton vs. Western Bulldogs (ES) (T) Sydney Swans vs. Collingwood (ANZ) (N) Gold Coast Suns vs. Melbourne (MS) (N) Sunday, August 11 Essendon vs. West Coast Eagles (ES) (E) Adelaide Crows vs. North Melbourne (AS) Fremantle vs. GWS Giants (PS) (T)
active lifestyle and take care of their health,” Kernahan said. “Bowel cancer is a deadly disease but one that can be prevented or successfully treated with early detection. Get behind the campaign at our round 20 game against the Bulldogs.” The Foundation encourages those who have been directly affected by bowel cancer, or know someone who has, to join AFL greats and support the campaign via www.iknowsome1. com.au simply by posting their own photo and/or story on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #iknowsome1. The most creative photo, judged by The Jodi Lee Foundation after Carlton’s Round 20 match, will win an iPad mini valued at $500. In addition to the #iknowsome1 campaign, The Jodi Lee Foundation has also developed a number of national programs to increase bowel cancer awareness, including its Corporate Bowel Screening Program, the annual Little Black Dress Classic – a long distance cycling event – and Know Your Risk website, which helps people self–assess their bowel cancer risk based on family history. For more information about The Jodi Lee Foundation, visit www. jodileefoundation.org.au
Coaches, umps get together
■ AFL General Manager Football Operations Mark Evans said he would bring together senior coaches and the senior AFL umpires list early in the pre-season to better assist the way in which umpires and clubs prepare for an upcoming season around the operation of the Laws of the Game. Mr Evans said the AFL would bring together coaches and umpires in November with the aim to deliver greater clarity and consistency around key interpretations of the Laws from the perspective of all major parties, to fast track the understanding for the season ahead. Mr Evans outlined the proposal to club CEOs at their meeting at Creswick in regional Victoria on August 7 and wrote to all club football departments next day . The AFL will now work with the AFL umpiring dept and club football departments to put the session in place. "The CEOs were briefed about plans to discuss some of the more contentious Laws of the Game and we will be inviting senior coaches to participate in discussions involving some Laws Committee members and umpires.
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au
Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Page 119
Page 120 - Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, August 14, 2013
www.MelbourneObserver.com.au