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MORE FAREWELLS THAN MELBA Gypsy romance

Susan Boyle returns to Melb.

■ If a group of musicians describes itself as 'a hot-blooded collision of classicism, gypsy romance and tango', you might be wondering what you are in for in a concert.

But when that group of musicians is Cosmo Cosmolino, you will soon be saying 'what's not to like?'

This vibrant group of Judy Gunson (piano accordion and vocals) Sue Simpson and Andrea Keeble (violins), Helen Mountfort (cello) and lone male Dan Witton (contrabass) always bring fun and toe tapping music to their concerts.

There's a big gypsy influence in their music, and they pride themselves on touching their audience's heart with their quintet of strings and accordion.

Cosmo Cosmolino loves to mix their program and have well-known tunes performed in their unique style, plus original compositions designed to stir the emotions.

The Substation at 1 Market St Newport on Friday (Nov. 16) at 8pm to be inspired by a bit of gypsy musical magic.

Bookings: www.thesubstation.org.au or 9391 1110.

- Julie Houghton

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● Susan Boyle ■ The Susan Boyle Musical, I Dreamed A Dream tells of a life story - from her humble beginnings of being born into a large working class family, and sharing a three-bedroom council house with a family of 10.

The show traces her life to where she is today – a global star and an inspiration to millions – a woman who beat the odds and changed the way the world looked at people.

Australian producer Paul Dainty said: “This is a fascinating and moving story that has received many accolades and outstanding critical acclaim since it opened in the UK earlier this year.

“We are thrilled that the cast will include stars direct from the UK and after consulting and working with the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance the production will also integrate a stellar Australian company.

“It will be the first production outside of the UK and we are delighted that we have been able to assemble a truly international company. “ I Dreamed a Dream will take the audience through the experiences which have made Susan Boyle the woman she has become; the pain of lost love, the heart-breaking tragedy and loss of the anchors in her life, and being cut adrift in a lonely, threatening world, then finding strength and solace in her faith, to the life changing experience of Britain’s Got Talent.

An orchestra, a multi-talented cast, and cutting edge multimedia technology, along with many of the well-known songs from Susan’s record-breaking albums, will take audiences on Susan’s journey.

I for one cannot wait to see it, it promises to be a magical theatrical experience.

I Dreamed a Dream will be at Her Majesty’s Theatre for five weeks only from Friday, May 31, 2013. Tickets through ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849.

■ I discovered the Christmas present I am buying a special friend: Susan’s new album Standing Ovation: The Greatest Songs From The Stage. It is set to be released on Friday (Nov. 16) through Sony Music. In fact I might buy two lots, what a great present!

- Di Rolle

● Dame Nellie Melba as Rosina ■ Many readers will be familiar with the phrase 'more farewells than Melba'.

The phrase worked its way into popular culture following the legendary Dame Nellie Melba's penchant for staging a seemingly never-ending series of Farewell Concerts to satisfy her adoring fans in the early 20th century.

Melba's memory and legacy is being celebrated in a special tribute concert, Melba Returns, at St John's Anglican Church, 80 Clendon Rd, Toorak on Saturday, November 24 at 2 30 pm.

Rising young star Cristina Russo will share her voice in an afternoon that will shed new light on the life and career of an Australian girl who rose from obscurity to become an international superstar during opera's Golden Age. Cristina is familiar to audiences of Savoy Opera Company, from her principal soprano roles with the company in The Gondoliers and Iolanthe this year.

She will be joined by fellow Savoy Opera performers, mezzosoprano Lydia Klimek and baritone Jamie Moffat, to bring the era of Melba alive in story and song, all accompanied by Konrad Olszewski at the piano.

The concert will include arias by opera composers Rossini, Gounod, Bizet, Puccini and Delibes, among others.

Readers may recognize the host for the afternoon, as Melbourne Observer arts columnist Julie Houghton moonlights as a performer with Savoy Opera.

The afternoon will also feature a display of rare Melba memorabilia, such as photographs, posters and programs form the diva's career and a very special fan carried by Melba in the Barber Of Saville. The fan is being seen in public for the first time since 1903.

The concert is a fundraiser for Savoy Opera Company, and tickets are $20, with children under 12 being admitted free, so bring the ankle biters for an afternoon of cultural fun. Tickets at the door or by calling 8711 8865.

Fashion film series ■ The L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival , together with Australian Centre for the Moving Image , Portable.tv and Federation Square, is announcing the launch of the inaugural LMFF Fashion Film Series, designed to showcase innovative Australian fashion films at the 2013 Festival.

The Fashion Film Series will form an integral part of the LMFF Cultural Program which runs for the the entire month of March and the Festival is putting the call out for filmmakers across the country to submit short fashion films for selection.

● From left: Helen Mountfort, Andrea Keeble, Dan Witton, Judy Gunson and Sue Simpson

Mother’s Milk ■ There was an immediate sense of unease as one entered the theatre (fortyfivedownstairs) for this play. On either side of the stage were a huge number of cardboard boxes.

Three ‘children’ sat with their backs to us, and a woman just stood and stood staring out almost comatose as the audience filtered in.

Music became steadily louder and intrusive until projected disconnected words appeared which seemed to begin some recognition in the woman.

Slowly we became aware of a mother’s mind in turmoil as she realized that neither another new father for her kids, nor a new home for them all, nor anything at all foreseeable would give her children the metaphoric milk needed for a decent future.

And then relentlessly we followed’Kitty’s’ alternating mind arguments until tragedy ensued.

The packing boxes , often rummaged through, cleverly symbolised the constant moving on from failed relationships, the chaos of Kitty’s mind as she attempted to build a new safe, motherly home for her children, as she had to pack yet again to move on.

Music underlined growing tensions at conflict in her head.

At times and particularly during her alter ego/conscience’s speech this was a little too loud. Likewise the song lyrics from Earthwire were not clear enough to define any message.

The modern projections of broken attempts at communication seemed somewhat at odds with the female costuming , but perhaps intended to add to the fractures all around ...

This somewhat harrowing piece was well handled by writer/director Joanne Trentini, Leila Rogers, Gerard Lane, Stefan Bramble and director Clare Phillips. In the psychotheatre genre it is certainly worthy - Maggie Morrison

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LAKE CHARLEGRARK MARATHON

■ The Lake Charlegrark Country Music Marathon is held on the third weekend of February every year on the foreshore of Lake Charlegrark, near Edenhope in Victoria.

Next year sees the 22nd annual event and will feature some of Australia's A-list of performers.

Confirmed artists include Aleyce Simmonds, McAlister Kemp, Paul Costa, Doug Bruce, The Hoffmans and others.

CRAIG'S CHRISTMAS SONG

■ Aussie Craig Morrison is currently working the American market is set for a Christmas release this month of Santa Claus Boogie.

The singer-songwriter is the son of Lucky Starr and is also maintaining a career in Australia where his Just Another Sundown single reached number four on local charts earlier this year.

■ Melbourne violinst Patrick Roberts visited the Glen Huntly studios of Golden Days Radio 95.7 to recford a special interview with General Manager Alex Hehr.

Station President Larry James said the internationally acclaimed musician perform a number which was recorded as part of the interview.

“Patrick is best known for his contemporary renditions of popular classical and musical compositions, Larry said.

“Alex will be featuring his interview on Saturday, December 1 in Something Special.”

The CD Vision, that Patrick currently has available for sale has a portion of the proceeds going to Vision Australia.

At Trinity Grammar ● Alex Hehr with Patrick Roberts at Golden Days All the music to be played on-air this year will be by Australian artists.

Weather permitting, the station’s broadcast site will be located on the verandah of Hudson House (on the northwest corner of Charles and Wellington Sts).

KILMORE FRESTIVAL RETURNS

■ The Kilmore Country Music Festival is scheduled for Sunday, March 3, next year.

Formerly the Wandong Music Festival, next year’s event will feature numerous Victorian acts including Carter and Carter, Doug Bruce and the Tailgaters, Adam Toms, Tim Farren and the Prairie Oysters.

More info: www.kilmorecountrymusicfestival.com.au

ADAM AT HALLAM

■ Country music star Adam Brand will perform at the Hallam Hotel on Friday (Nov. 16), commencing 9.15pm.

After a couple of years living and working in the United States and recording his new album in Nashville, Adam has returned home to Australia.

"It was an amazing experience to record in Nashville and certainly something I always enjoy doing," said Adam.

- Rob Foenander ■ The Gundowring farm once owned by Mel Gibson in the Kiewa Valley in on the market again. Racehorse owner David Trevethan is hoping to get at least $5.5 million for the 390-hectare farm near Albury.

● Neil Butler ■ Community radio station 3WBC 94.1FM will be conducting an outside broadcast from Trinity Grammar School in Kew on Sunday (Nov. 18).

The broadcast will begin at 12noon and finish at 3pm and is to be co-hosted by Neil Butler, who presents Radio Ga Ga on the fourth Sunday of the month,.

Also co-hosting will be station identity Peter Cassidy.

3WBC publicity officer Catherine Chadwick says this will be the station’s fourth year of broadcasting from Trinity, and will include special guests

■ Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is joining the Neil Mitchell Program on 3AW as a political affairs commentator.

“This has been months in the making,” Mitchell says.

“I approached him a while ago and mentioned that Sir Robert Menzies, when he was dumped as Prime Minister, did a series of fireside chats to the people.

“Eighty radio speeches in the early 1940s, also known as speeches to the forgotten people.

“So, why not? Kevin Rudd, dumped, can do the same thing through interviews and commentary. God knows, we need leadership.

“I have tried for several years now to get Julia Gillard on the program regularly. She continues to avoid me, that is her right. So be it,” Mitchell said.

Kevin Rudd joins 3AW

● Kevin Rudd

● Donna Demaio, 3AW entertainment reporter, galloped the extra mile when she filmed a Melbourne Cup Carnival report for the Fairfax Media website. Donna travelled to a costume shop, and viewers could could she her report when she dressed as a horse, rabbit and a bumble bee.

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Observer TV, Radio, Theatre Showbiz Latest Melbourne show business news - without fear or favour The Spoiler PAUL BARBER DIES Media Flashes

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New Year’s Eve in Melb.

For Those Who Have Lost The Plot

Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven.

■ Monday, November 19. Still uneasy about Lucas’s feelings for her, Vanessa keeps her distance until she is forced to put her reservations aside to celebrate Sonya and Toadie’s engagement; Rani has doubts about her mother.

■ Tuesday, November 20. Georgie is forced to make a tough decision when she uncovers a secret; Sophie is keen to embrace her independence and asks Paul for a job.

■ Wednesday, November 21. Chris realises Aiden is not coping as well as he claims; Susan looks for some free time away from her sister.

■ Thursday, November 22. Susan bonds with her sister unaware of Carmel’s growing connection with Karl; Kate finds herself in a compromising position in front of Harley.

■ Friday, November 23. With Tash finishing exams and Summer having quit her job at the Erins-borough News, Karl worries the girls are at a loose end and need a distraction; Ajay fails to change Rani’s suspicions about Priya.

Home and Away ■ 7.00pm. Weeknights. Channel 7.

■ Monday, November 19. The Braxtons find out the jury has reached a verdict, Heath cannot forgive Bianca. Dex and Romeo lie about Dex's seizures.

■ Tuesday, November 20. Casey's sentence is revealed, Dex admits he had a seizure to an angry April and Kyle is arrested.

■ Wednesday, November 21. Kyle is out on bail, Casey is torn between Sasha and Tamara, and Winston is becoming an obtrusive Best Man. Jamie breaks into Gina's house to hack Jett's computer.

■ Thursday, November 22. Winston proves an overenthusiastic Best Man, Jamie attempts to trick Liam and Jett into revealing Leah's location, and Lisa returns to Neil. Marilyn struggles to plan Roo's hen's night.

■ Friday, November 23. Harvey has too much fun at his bucks' night, Marilyn confesses she's in over her head planning the hens' night, and Bianca breaks up with Adam. Jamie does a favour for Adam by manipulating Heath, so that Adam will lead him to Leah.

Star Bursts ■ Michael ‘MC’ Christian is joining Mel Greig as the new co-host of the Today Network's Hot30 national show, reports Greg Newman of Jocks Journal.

Currently at Melbourne’s Fox FM, MC has spent the past three years as Fox’s morning DJ and as a Hot30 and Take 40 fill-in.

MC says: “Can someone pinch me? This is real right? To be given an opportunity on Hot30 - a show that has been hosted by so many icons of the industry is an absolute honour, and I can’t wait to join Mel in the studio.

“But the coolest part? A national show means that Mum will finally get to listen to me on the radio without having to use that ‘internet thing’.”

■ Which Melbourne media outlets will be in the race to sign Helen Kapalos, after she was told that her contract will not be renewed after March 2013.

Will Seven News try a two-header news bulletin with Peter Mitchell? Could a Melbourne radio station sign the award-winning journalist?

■ Shane McInnes, 3AW sports journalist, has jetted to the United States for annual leave.

● Paul Barber ■ Broadcaster Paul Barber has died at the age of 67. ''He had esophageal cancer and it spread to his pancreas and liver,” said former colleague Derryn Hinch.

“He and I had a lot of talks about it because I came so close to carking it a few times in the last couple of years.

“I just admired the way he handled it, very pragmatically.''

Valentine Paul Barber was born in New Zealand, and was in training to be a priest, before turning hishand to journalism.

He was a morning presenter at 3AW, and then became Producer of Hinch’s morning program in the 1980s.

The trio of Barber, Hinch and Darren James travelled the world for ground-breaking broadcasts.

Paul Barber maintained an ongoing association with the James family including Darren’s wife Kathy (‘Voice of the Surburbs’), and children Michael (‘MJ’) and Alice.

Paul took on the Drive shift at 3AW. In 1996, he was fired for telling listeners to boycott the Nine Network program, A Current Affair over the treatment of the Paxton family.

The dismissal came after the Nine Network withdrew up to $300,000 in advertising.

Paul Barber said there was backlash from a small sector of the listenbing audience when he announced that he announced that he was homosexual.

Hinch joked that his friend was sometimes known as ‘Paul Barbera’.

Paul Barber’s media career also included stints at the ABC, and as producer of Steve Vizard’s Tonight Live program.

In later years, he worked in Vietnam, and for the Victorian Department of Education.

The funeral service is to be held at 3pm today (Wed.) at the Church of Immaculate Conception.

354 Burwood Rd (Cnr. Glenferrie Rd), Hawthorn.

● Paul Barber at the 3AW microphone Photo: Paige McGinley

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Melbourne’s Best TV-Radio Critic

Surrey Music Café ■ The Boite presents the Surrey Music Café on Friday, November 30 at 8pm at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill.

It will featuring Barry Wratten’s The Crescent City Serenaders, From Spirituals to Swing and Margret RoadKnight.

Margret and Barry will relive the great tradition of Melbourne jazz.

Margret has sung blues, jazz, gospel, folk, comedy, and social commentary songs at every major jazz, blues and folk event in Australia.

She has performed in concert halls, cathedrals, clubs and campuses, from Broome to Hobart, Beijing to Memphis, Paris to Auckland, Edinburgh to Tel Aviv, New York to Seoul, Amsterdam to Dublin, New Orleans to London, Vancouver to Nuku'alofa.

Margret has just returned from New Orleans especially so she can add the Surrey Music Cafe to her list of venues.

Barry Wratten, a regular at Surrey Music Cafe, is presenting a history of New Orleans Jazz as it evolved from gospel hymns and brass band Second Lines with ragtime and blues. The line-up of jazz greats includes: David Allardice , piano; Chris Ludowyk, trombone; Michael McQuaid, trumpet and reeds; John Scurry, guitar and banjo; Andy Ross, double bass; and Lynn Wallis, drums.

Doors open at 7.30pm. Coffee and cake/wine and cheese available to purchase prior to the performance and during interval.

- Cheryl Threadgold

■ International music star Justin Beiber has split with his partner Selena Gomez.

■ Shane Warne and Liz Hurley may be set to appear on the next season of UK show Strictly Come Dancing, says the UK Daily Mail.

■ Forever Dusty, a new musical by Kirsten Holly Smith and Jonathan Vankin about the life of late singer Dusty Springfield, begins previews at OffBroadway's New World Stages this week with an official opening set for Sunday (Nov. 18), reports Playbill.com ■ Elton John, 65, and partner David Furnish are expecting their second child. “The baby's carrier is ‘several months’ along in the pregnancy,” according to media reports

■ Greta Bradman,granddaughter of cricket legend, Don Bradman, is continuing the talent within the family.

She is combining with singer Anthony Callea, 3AW star Denis Walter , opera sensation Roy Best and multi-talented stage performer Silvie Paladino, together with the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra for the Timeless Classics concerts on New Year’s Eve in Melbourne.

The award winning soprano Greta Bradman has hit a six with fans all over the country who love her style of singing.

The APO will be performing two concerts in Melbourne on New Year’s Eve at Hamer Hall.

A much loved event, the concerts attract sell-out crowds each year as many New Year’s Eve revellers make it an annual fixture in their social calendar, kicking off their celebrations at the concert and continuing on with the festivities afterwards.

A hallmark of the annual New Year’s Eve concerts, this year’s event will deliver an auditory feast for popular and classical music lovers.

Audiences can expect to be entertained by music from their favourite artists, including scores from popular films, award-winning stage shows, and wellloved musicals and operas.

From The Beatles and Elton John to Les Miserables and music from the film Dances With Wolves, the Timeless Classics’ concert will delight audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

Seriously, Ten ...

■ The Ten Network’s shabby sacking of Melbourne newsreader Helen Kapalos will be one of those benchmarks that historians later identify as bosses trashing their own brand.

Ironically, it also happened in 1987 at the Seven when Mal Walden was sacked, and World of Sport was axed after Fairfax took over the network. It took years for Seven to regain the ground.

Here is what people are saying on social media about the Ten Network: ■ Barb: “I'm really shocked. Why didn't they cancel the Breakfast show which has never rated. Management have no idea what the viewers actually want and nor do they care. Easy solution, switch off.”

■ Nicki: “No! I love her!”

■ John: “She`s one of the best, always nice.”

■ Robin: “Every boss needs a sucker and a scapegoat. Sorry Helen - Ten just lost a little bit more of its heart. When will boards realise that the people who actually do something are so much more important than the people who supposedly direct them?”

■ Chris: “Ten wastes money on rubbish like The Shire, yet sacrifices one of their best people in the name of ‘cost-cutting.”

■ Helen: “I love Helen. That is so sad ... she is so wonderful.”

■ Rachel: “There are so few potent, professional, intelligent and beautiful female role models on Australian TV as it is, it's really a shame that Helen Kapalos has been fired. Not surprising though given that management at Ten so often underestimates the viewing public and our desire for quality across all fronts - news, light entertainment, drama, sport. I adore Mal, he's terrific and I have no doubt he's feeling crap about this decision.”

■ Diane: “The way Ten treated Helen is disgusting.

No wonder they are expected to finish the year on about 18 per cent behind Seven on about 30 and Nine on about 28, they have no idea of what their audience wants. She will be better off without them.”

■ Jenny: “Shocking decision. Helen is talented and assured.”

■ Tony: “I'm sad to see them make another decision based solely on money, but it's something networks have been doing at least since the late 70s.

What's more unfathomable is how they can treat any loyal staffer so shabbily as to give them the news in such a peremptory fashion, to the extent of blocking access to their computer files (later reversed under threat of legal action). Seriously, what did they think she'd do to them? If someone has to go, involve them in the process, give them support, pay them out well, and do everything to keep them onside. Is it really that difficult? Have these turkeys learned nothing?”

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AARON ROURKE’S BEST SELECTIONS Robot and Frank

● Brave: Another high spirited animated adventure gem from the legendary Disney-Pixar Studios that would make a superb addition to the Christmas stocking.

FILM: BRAVE: Cast: Kelly MacDonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson.

Genre: Animated/Family/Adventure.

Year: 2012.

Rating: PG. Running Time: 100 Minutes.

Format: DVD, BLU-RAY & BLU-RAY 3D. Stars: **** Verdict: Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios have done it yet again with this tale of a Scottish Princess who is determined to make her own path in life that defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom, and when granted one wish, must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Brimming with wonderful characters, eye-popping animation and design, this is a thrilling, colourful, rousing, exciting and riotously funny rollercoaster ride of adventure with a lot of heart and soul.

FILM: I, ROBOT: Cast: Will Smith, Bruce Greenwood, Bridget Moynahan.

Genre: Action/Science Fiction.

Year: 2004.

Rating: M. Running Time: 114 Minutes.

Format: DVD, BLU-RAY & BLU-RAY 3D. Stars: ***1/2 Verdict: Exciting and enthralling futuristic science fiction thriller inspired by author Isaac Asimov's classic novel of the same name set in the year 2035, as techno-phobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity. Even though the special effects fall slightly short, the solid script, performances, direction and pacing keep interest high throughout, right up to the haunting and thought provoking climax.

FILM: THE SWEENEY + SWEENEY 2: Cast: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster.

Genre: Action/Crime/Mystery/Drama.

Year: 1977 & 1978.

Rating: M. Running Time: 197 Minutes.

Format: DVD. Stars: ***1/2 Verdict: The original two top-notch big screen feature film versions of the classic British police series which revolutionised the genre on UK television in the mid 1970s with Det. Insp. Jack Regan (John Thaw) as the hard edged detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police and Det. Sgt. George Carter (Dennis Waterman) as his partner, both smashing cases and breaking the rules along the way, in these two worthy big screen additions to a groundbreaking series.

FILM: SHERLOCK HOLMES - Double Features: Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce.

Genre: Crime/Mystery.

Year: Assorted Years.

Rating: PG. Running Time: Assorted Running Times.

Format: DVD. Stars: **** Verdict: The entire original classic movie series with the legendary super sleuth Sherlock Holmes are now available as double features. They include: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & The Secret Weapon, The Hound of the Baskervilles & Voice of Terror, Sherlock Holmes in Washington & Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, The Spider Woman & The Pearl of Death, The Scarlet Claw & The House of Fear, Pursuit to Algiers & The Woman in Green, Terror by Night & Dressed to Kill. Great fun!

- James Sherlock

With James Sherlock

■ (M). 90 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas on November 15.

With the recently released The Intouchables proving to be a genuine feel-good hit, now along comes Robot And Frank, another crowdpleaser that manages to be hugely entertaining without sacrificing filmmaking quality.

Set in the near future, the story focuses on Frank (Frank Langella), a retired jewel thief who is suffering the onset of Alzheimer's, and it is making it hard for him to distinguish the difference between past and present memories.

His two children, Hunter and Madison (James Marsden and Liv Tyler), occasionally check in on him, but his condition is reaching a worrisome stage.

Because Frank won't move to a retirement home, Hunter buys him a robot butler (voiced by Peter Sarsgaard), which will make sure Frank stays active and maintains a healthy lifestyle, including trips to the local library run by the friendly Jennifer (Susan Sarandon).

Hating the situation at first, Frank changes his mind when he realises that the robot has been programmed to do anything he says, so with the help of his new assistant decides to return to a life of crime.

First-time director Jake Schreier and screenwriter Christopher D Ford take what could have been a predictable, formulaic piece and filled it with real, well-constructed characters, and makes sure the drama never becomes overly sentimental, and that the comedy isn't pat or lazily quirky.

Langella (Frost/Nixon, Starting Out In The Evening, The Box) is simply marvellous as the cranky, stubborn Frank, taking a somewhat unlikeable character and making him approachable and involving, and the film wouldn't have worked as well without him.

Marsden (The Box / Death At A Funeral / Interstate 60 / Zoolander) is excellent as the son who always feels tested by his father's behaviour, and Tyler (Lord Of The Rings trilogy / Heavy) is perfect as the free-spirited Madison.

Sarandon (Thelma And Louise / Bull Durham / Dead Man Walking) invests Jennifer with real emotion and depth, and Sarsgaard (K-19 : The Widowmaker / Into The Electric Mist) brings a lovely human touch to the robot.

Robot And Frank is a small film that scores a very big bullseye, and deserves the attention of a wide, appreciative audience.

RATING - ****

God Bless America ■ (MA). 105 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas on November 15.

Aggressive and uninhibited in both tone and execution, this wild and bloody satire certainly won't please everyone, but deserves a lot of credit for standing by its convictions.

Frank (Joel Murray), who has suffered a messy divorce and has just been unfairly fired, hits an emotional

nadir when he is told he has a terminal disease.

Feeling like he has nothing to lose, Frank decides to go after the trashy reality-TV celebrities who seem to have infected the psyche of a new generation, who mindlessly idolise and revere them.

While walking this vengeful path he meets Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr), a cynical schoolgirl who is all-too-happy to help Frank carry out his gun-happy mayhem.

Writer/director Bobcat Goldthwait (The World's Greatest Dad) goes for the jugular right from the start, with some scenes that will assault the senses.

But it is a necessary approach as he is dealing with the kind of deplorable reality-TV stars that millions of people love, even copying their selfish, sub-human outlook on life.

While the film's visual style is garish and over-the-top, Goldthwait cleverly contrasts Frank's soul-destroying reaction to what surrounds him, with Roxy's already-desensitised view of the pain and horrors of the world, which is now shown 24/7 as flashy, empty entertainment.

Both Murray (Mad Men TV series) and Barr are terrific, bringing a human core to two characters who feel humanity has been crushed by growing stupidity and cruelty.

Profane and violent, God Bless America has been compared to Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers (1994), but it would also make a great double with James Gunn's under-rated, darkly funny vigilante superhero flick Super (2011). A strong cult following is assured.

RATING - ****

Killer Joe ■ (R). 102 minutes.Available on DVD and Blu-Ray on November 14.

Oscar-winning director William Friedkin (The French Connection / The Exorcist / To Live And Die In L.A) shows he is not mellowing with age with the unsettling, darkly humourous Killer Joe, a Southern murder/mystery about a corrupt cop (Matthew McConaughey) who moonlights as a contract killer.

His latest clients are a trailer trash family who would happily see one of their own dead to collect a $50,000 insurance policy.

Of course, nothing goes to plan.

Based on the play by Tracy Letts (whom Friedkin teamed up with on the intense and highly recommended 2007 film Bug), Killer Joe blends a brutal, noir-style story with plenty of pitch-black comedy, resulting in a film that definitely twists, turns, and finally gets under your skin.

The entire cast (which also includes Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church, Emile Hirsch, and Gina Gershon) excel, with McConaughey giving a career-best performance as Joe. Praise must also go to cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, who gives Killer Joe an atmospheric, old-school look and feel.

RATING - **** - Aaron Rourke

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8. THE AVENGERS [Action/Adventure/Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner].

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Also: GET THE GRINGO, TAKE THIS WALTZ, THE RAVEN, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING, THE HUNGER GAMES, PIRANHA DD, MEN IN BLACK 3, THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT, THE WOMAN IN BLACK, SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: KILLER JOE [Drama/R18+/Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch].

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Observer Showbiz AUDITIONS ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Annie November 15, 18 (adults) and November 18 (children) at the Highfield Road Uniting Church Hall, Highfield Road, Canterbury. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Danny Forward; Choreographer: Susan Lewis. Audition enquiries: 0400 820 786.

■ Aspect Inc: Hairspray Information Evening Wednesday November 14 at 7.30pm at the Aspendale Gardens Community Centre, Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens. Director: Lyn Laister; Musical Director: Emma McGeorge; Choreographer: Kim Annette. Auditions: November 22, 23, 24, 25.

Enquiries and audition bookings: 9580 8415.

■ Brighton Theatre Company: The Female of the Species (by Joanna Murray-smith) November 18, 19 from 7.30pm at Brighton Theatre, Cnr Wilson and Carpenter Streets, Brighton.

Director: Deborah Fabbro. Audition bookings: orbbaf@ozemail.com.au ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Steel Magnolias (by Robert Harding) November 17 from 1.30pm, November 19 from 7.30pm at 41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Lyn Carr. Audition bookings: 0422 441 489 or email lindacarr5@bigpond.com ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Talking Heads (by Alan Bennett) November 17, 18 at 1.00pm at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 Albert Street, Williamstown. Director: Shirley Sydenham. Three Monologues: Soldiering On, A Bed of Lentils, A Lady of Letters. Enquiries: 0402 231724.

■ SLAMS: Five Guys Named Moe November 18, Director: Joel Batalha; Musical Director: Phill Scanlon at the TLC Building, Brentwood Secondary College, Cnr Heath St and Watsons Rd., Glen Waverley. Enquiries: slams.mtc@live.com.au ■ Catchment Players: 13 (Junior Cast - aged between 10 and 18 years) November 20, 21 at the Catchment Rehearsal Factory, 10 Malua St., Reservoir. Director/Choreographer; Brad Fischer; Musical Director; Kelly Trenery. Audition bookings: 0402 145 193.

■ Nova Musical Theatre: Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street November 20, 21, 23. Directors: Chris and Lynette White. Audition bookings: 9727 0192.

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Merry Wives of Windsor (by William Shakespeare) November 24, 25, 26 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Corner Loeman and Napier Streets, Strathmore. Director: Drew Mason. Audition bookings: drew.mason@optusnet.com.au or 9382 6284.

■ Gilbert & Sullivan Opera: The Pirates of Penzance November 25, 27 at the Skipper Holland Hall, Cnr Hunter Drive and McCracken Ave., Blackburn South. Director: Diana Burleigh. Audition bookings: www.gilbertandsullivan.org.au ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Katerina (by P.J. Armstrong) November 25 at 2.00pm and November 26 at 7.30pm, at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Road, Research.

Director: Sam Chappel. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0434 413595.

■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Dresser (by Ronald Harwood) November 25, 26 at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna.

Director: Karen Wakeham; Audition bookings: karenwakeham@y7mail.com ■ Mountain District Musical Society (MDMS): Fiddler on the Roof November 28 and December 2. Director: Paul Watson: Musical Director: Ryan Jacobs. Email auditions@mdms.org.au or call 0417 331 071.

■ Moorabbin Aviation Museum: Collaborative Performance Project December 10; Male actor 30-45 to play Harry Houdini the pilot in aviation museum performance project to be presented in April, 2013. Co-directors/writers: Maggie Morrison, Cheryl Threadgold, Jim Williams. If interested, please email thrdgld@optusnet.com.au

SHOWS ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Dixie Swim Club (by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten) November 15 - December 1, Tues - Sat at 8.15pm, Sunday at 5.00pm, 2.00pm final Saturday, at 2-4 Albert Street, Williamstown.

Director: Lois Collinder. Bookings: wlt.org.au or 9885 9678.

■ Frankston Theatre Group: Murdered to Death November 16 - December 2 (2.00pm matinees November 25, December 2) at the Mt Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza. Cabaret style. BYO drinks. Tickets: $26.50 full price, PSU $24.50, Groups 10 $24.50. Bookings: 1300 665 377.

■ Warrandyte 55 Plus Variety Group: Remembering 50 Golden Years Concert Saturday, November 17 at 1.00pm for 1.15pm start at the Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club Hall, 1-3 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte. Tickets: $14.00 donation includes afternoon tea served after the performance. Bookings: Call Alan 9738 2216 ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: Baby November 16 - 24 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Co-directors: Craig Maloney and Renee Maloney; Musical Director: Stewart Garrett; Choreographer: Renee Maloney. Tickets: $28 evening, $22 matinee.

Bookings: 9012 5897 or www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org

Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold

Melbourne

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News of shows, auditions ■ For a number of years, the Melbourne Observer has provided this free space for Melbourne’s non-rpofessional theatre groups to promote their latest shows and auditions.

The information on this page is compiled each week on a voluntary basis by Cheryl Threadgold.

Theatre company publicists can assist by providing details

of their forthcoming productions to editor@melbourneobserver. com.au Please send clear photographs (300 dpi) in .jpg file format.

Names (first name and surname) of all people in each photograph are essential. We do not publish photographs without named captions.

- The Editor

‘GLAZED LOOK’ AT MALVERN SHOWS ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Glazed Look (by Terence Journet) Until November 17 at 29 Burke Road, Malvern. Director: Richard Burman. Tickets: $20 (no conc.) Bookings: 1300 131552.

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Calendar Girls (by Tim Firth) Until November 24 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 39 - 41 Castella Street, Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Tickets: $25/ $22. Bookings: 9735 1777.

■ Southern Peninsula Players: Calendar Girls Until November 18 at the Rosebud Memorial Hall. Bookings: www.spptheatre.org or 5982 2777.

■ MLOC Productions: The Wizard of Oz Until November 17 at the Phoenix Theatre, 101 Glenhuntly Road. Director: Lucy Nicolson; Musical Director: Tanya Chaves; Choreographer: Keir Jasper. Tickets: $32 full price, $30 concession, $28 Children 15 and Under. Bookings: 9570 4052. www.mloc.org.au ■ Beaumaris Theatre Inc: The Vicar of Dibley (by Richard Curtis) Until December December 1 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris. Director: Fred Pezzimenti. Cabaret style. BYO drinks and nibblies. Tickets: Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au Enquiries: 9583 6896.

■ Brighton Theatre Company: Secret Bridesmaids' Business (by Elizabeth Coleman), Until November 24 at Brighton Theatre, Corner Carpenter and Wilson Streets, Brighton. Director: Annie Blood. Tickets: $20/$18. Bookings: 1300 752 126.

■ Mornington CEF Players: Buddy - the Buddy Holly Story (by Alan Jane), November 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8.00pm, November 11, 18, 25 at 2.00pm at Bellamy Hall, Albert Street, Mornington.

Director: Natalie Pharaoh; Musical Director: Matt Charles and Joon Kim. Tickets: $22 Full Price, $18 Conc., $14 Child. Bookings: 5975 5904 or jandr@bigpond.net.au (Friday night performances are Cabaret - BYO drinks, nibbles). www.cefplayers.com.au ■ 1812 Theatre: The 39 Steps (by Patrick Barlow) November 15 - December 8 at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Doug Bennett. www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Warrandyte 55 Plus Variety Group: Remembering 50 Golden Years Cabaret Friday, November 30 at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at the Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club Hall, 1-3 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte. Tickets: $10.00 donation. BYO food and drink.

Tea/Coffee supplied. Bookings: Call Allan 9877 1077.

Over My Dead Body

● Gerald (Roderick Chappel) and his daughter Shirley (Tamara Hill-Beary) in a tender moment in Over My Dead Body, directed by Joe Tuppenney and presented at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Road, The Basin until December 1 at 8pm, with 2pm matinees on November 18, 25.

Tickets: $22, with discounts for bookings of 10 or more and no booking fees. Ticket price includes complimentary parking, program, sherries before the show, tea/coffee biscuits at interval and wine, fruit juice and savouries with the cast after the show.

Bookings: 1300 784 668 www.thebasintheatre. org.au Photo: Sally Larwood

SHOWS

■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Hay Fever (by Noel Coward) November 22 - 24 at 8.00pm, November 28 December 1 at 8.00pm, November 25 at 2.00pm at the Strathmore Community Centre, Corner Loeman and Napier Streets, Strathmore. Director: Kris Weber. Tickets: $20 full price, $15 concession. Bookings: 9382 6284 or www.stagtheatre.org/reservations

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BETSTAR ON THE BALL Observer Racing

● Tie The Knot Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754

● Dear Demi Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754

Comeback king ■ One of the all time great jockeys, Shane Dye, was back in the saddle recently in New Zealand of all places , a far cry from the atmosphere of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Having not ridden for a couple of years when queried about his return he said he had never retired, just having a break.

The 46-year-old had shed 10 kilos and looks spot on for the future after getting the vibes back to return to the saddle.

He added that he had lost his desire and couldn't get motivated.

After 30 years in the saddle he had lost his zip and he said he badly needed a break.

Dye has been riding track work in New Zealand, where he began as an apprentice 30 years ago.

Former great jockey, Mick Dittman, a close friend of Shane's, was track side for his re-entry into the riding ranks.

● John Singleton enjoys the Oaks presentation Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754

■ Top betting agency, Betstar under the Eskander banner, has been quick off the mark putting out markets for next year's Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup, if everything goes according to Hoyle.

With the dust hardly settled after a big Melbourne Cup Carnival, with Green Moon scoring in great style, Alan Eskander's Betstar has opened up the markets for the big three next year.

Eskander was rapt with the run of the second placegetter, Fiorente in the Melbourne Cup, and has opened him up as equal favourite with Mount Athos who finished fourth.

It appears leading international trainer Luca Cumani is destined not to win a Melbourne Cup. Mount Athos was caught up in traffic and finished a great fourth.

Over the years the likeable Italian trainer has had no luck.

First was their Purple Moon second to Efficient in 2007, then Bauer, raced by the OTI Syndicate of Terry Henderson and Simon O'Donnell, who went down by a nose to the Bart Cummings trained, the ill fated Viewed.

Eskander said that Gai Waterhouse, who had no luck this year in major races, could have a very strong hand in next year's Cup with the highly promising Laser Hawk the one to watch in early markets.

Another that is showing a lot of promise is the Bendigo Cup winner, Puissance De Lune, a five-year stallion who impressed greatly with his easy win in the Cup. Prepared by Darren Weir at Ballarat, the showy grey is all class, and could be weight for age material.

Eskander said the missing link from this year's Carnival of course was the brilliant mare, Atlantic Jewel, who remained undefeated before breaking down and missing all the rich spring plums.

Betstar has put Atlantic Jewel as the favourite for the Cox Plate next year at $9,

Ted Ryan

idy, having luck go his way at last in winning on the talented mare, Dear Demi, in the Crown Oaks.

After an unlucky run in the Wakeful Stakes, she turned the tables on her victor from the Wakeful, Zydeco, who was a little unlucky, but wouldn't have beaten the winner.

Straight out of the saddle after the race, the cry was back, “Ring a Ding Ding, Pumper is King”.

One of the most likeable jockeys you could ever meet, Jimmy deserved his fifth win in the Oaks Classic.

As for her trainer another of the really likeable people in racing, Clarry Connors, it was his third win in the Oaks having won his first 24 years ago, when he put the polish on champion filly, Research, to take the honours in the big one for the staying fillies.

Then you had the sometimes laughing and joking, media mogul, John Singleton, who had a smile on his face as big as Luna Park.

Dear Demi by Dehere, was purchased at the Magic Millions sales last year for only $130,000, not a bad buy having picked up $ 600,000 and a trophy valued at $ 4000 for her win.

This took her to over a million dollars ■ Yes the crow was in stakemoney, now back on Oaks Day, having won four with with the popular six placings, from jockey Jimmy Cass- only 14 starts.

ahead of this year's winner Ocean Park and runner-up, All Too Hard.

Both Atlantic Jewel and All Too Hard are related to the unbeaten world champion mare, Australia's own, Black Caviar.

Black Caviar, who will be most likely to be kept to races up to 1600 metres, is expected back in the autumn.

Providing Ethiopia comes up OK after a battering in this year's Melbourne Cup, Eskander has the AJC Derby winner at the top of the charts for the Caulfield Cup and on the third line of betting in the Melbourne Cup. I felt sorry for a good friend of mine, Pat Carey, who trains Ethiopia, as he is one of the most popular trainers around and well respected in the training ranks.

But luck was against him this year; let's hope he can crack again in a big one, with his talented galloper.

Pat trained the very good galloper, the ill fated Cedarberg; let's hope his luck will improve in the not too distant future.

Beststar has Ethiopia and Fiorente at the head of the betting charts for next year's Caulfield Cup.

Ring a ding ding

Showbiz Extra ■ From Page 60

Top 10 Lists NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC DVD HIGHLIGHTS: MAD MEN: Season Five.

THE OFFICE [2001] Special 10th Anniversary Edition.

LUCK: Season One. DOCTOR WHO [2007]: Series 7 - Part 1.

PAUL McCARTNEY: LIVE KISSES. PRIVATE PRACTICE: The Complete 5th Season.

CASTLE: Season Four.

IMAX: BORN TO BE WILD [Documentary].

HUSTLE: Season 8.

THE WALKING DEAD: Season 1 & 2.

TOP BLU-RAY SELLERS: 1. SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN [Adventure/Fantasy/Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Stewart].

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4. KATY PERRY: Part of Me [Documentary/ Music/Katy Perry].

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7. AVATAR 3D + DVD [Science Fiction/ Chris Hemsworth, Sigourney Weaver].

8. E. T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTIAL: 30th Anniversary [Adventure/Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote].

9. THE AVENGERS: 2D & 3D [Action/Adventure/Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson].

10. THE THREE STOOGES [Comedy/Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes, Will Sasso].

Also: Finding Nemo 3D, UP 3D, The Cabin in the Woods, Dark Shadows, Bond 50, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Get the Gringo, Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures, Titanic 3D +2D, Men in Black 3D + 2D. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLU-RAY THIS WEEK: KILLER JOE [Drama/R18+/Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch].

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- James Sherlock

Artistic development ■ Arts Centre Melbourne’s commitment to artistic development has grown and evolved into a year-round program that supports ambitious ideas and creative thinking across all artforms.

Arts Centre Melbourne’s Artistic Development Program is now a suite of new programs designed to invite artists into Arts Centre Melbourne and to nurture, support and develop Australia’s professional arts sector.

“Arts Centre Melbourne is dedicated to developing new Australian works and furthering the talents of our country’s remarkable artists,” said Arts Centre Melbourne Chief Executive Judith Isherwood.

“We are delighted that our Artistic Development Program, spearheaded by our new Artistic Development Program Manager Simon Abrahams, will see many new commissions, including a mini-festival of sitespecific work around our buildings, and – perhaps most excitingly – recognising and fostering an artistic community with the rollout of our Arts Industry Card.”

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

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

CHELTENHAM, 3192. Southland Newsagency.

Westfield Shoppingtown, Cheltenham. (03) 9584 9433.

CLAYTON, 3168. Clayton Authorised Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

COLDSTREAM, 3770. Coldstream Newsagency.

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

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

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

CRAIGIEBURN, 3064. Craigieburn Newsagency.

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

CRANBOURNE, 3977. Cranbourne Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DINGLEY VILLAGE, 3172. Dingley Newsagency.

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

DONCASTER, 3108. Shoppingtown Newsagency.

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

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

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

DONCASTER EAST, 3109. The Pines Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Elsternwick Newsagency.

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

ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Elsternwick Office Supplies.

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

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

ELTHAM, 3095. Eltham Newsagency & Toyworld.

958 Main Rd. (03) 9439 9162.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FITZROY NORTH, 3068. North Fitzroy Newsagency.

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

FOOTSCRAY WEST, 3012. Kingsville Newsagency.

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

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

(03) 9878 1882.

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

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

FRANKSTON, 3199. Beach Street Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

GARDENVALE, 3186. See Brighton.

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

GEELONG, 3220. Geelong Newsagency & Lotto.

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

GEELONG EAST, 3219. East Geelong Newsagency.

78A Garden St. (03) 5229 5109.

GEELONG WEST, 3218. Manifold Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

GLEN HUNTLY, 3163. Glenhuntly Newsagency.

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

GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Glen Waverley News.

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

GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Kingsway Newsagency.

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

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

GLENFERRIE, 3122. See Hawthorn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HAMPTON EAST, 3188. Hampton East Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(03) 9882 2009.

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

HEALESVILLE, 3777. Healesville Newsagency.

(03) 5962 4161.

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

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

(03) 9457 2063.

HEIDELBERG WEST, 3081. The Mall Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

HURSTBRIDGE, 3099. Hurstbridge Newsagency.

800 Main Rd. (03) 9718 2045.

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

IVANHOE EAST, 3079. East Ivanhoe Newsagency.

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

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

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

KEILOR DOWNS, 3038. Keilor Downs Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

KEYSBOROUGH, 3173. Parkmore Newsagency.

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

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

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

KINGSVILLE, 3012. See Footscray West.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOWER PLENTY, 3093. Lower Plenty Newsagency.

95 Main Rd. (03) 9435 6423.

LOWER TEMPLESTOWE, 3107. See Templestowe Lower.

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

MALVERN, 3144. Malvern Village Newsagency.

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

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

MALVERN EAST, 3145. Central Park Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

MELTON, 3337. Melton Authorised Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

(03) 9592 1000.

MIDDLE PARK, 3206. Middle Park Newsagency.

16 Armstrong St, Middle Park.

MILDURA, 3500. Klemm's Mildura Newsagency.

(03) 5302 1004.

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

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

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

MONT ALBERT., 3127. Mont Albert Newsagency.

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

MONTMORENCY, 3094. Montmorency Newsagency.

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

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

MOONEE PONDS, 3039. Puckle Street Newsagency.

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

MORDIALLOC, 3195. Mordialloc Newsagency.

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

MORDIALLOC, 3195. Warren Village Newsagency.

87 Warren Rd. (03) 9580 3880.

MORELAND, 3056. See Brunswick.

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

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

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

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

MOUNT ELIZA, 3934. Mount Eliza Newsagency.

102 Mount Eliza Way. (03) 5974 2347.

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

MOUNT WAVERLEY, 3149. Pinewood Newsagency.

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

MOUNTAIN GATE, 3156. See Ferntree Gully.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NORTH BALWYN, 3104. See Balwyn North.

NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051. See West Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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

NUNAWADING, 3131. Mountainview Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

OAKLEIGH EAST, 3166. Oakleigh East Auth.

Newsagency. 190 Huntingdale Rd, East Oakleigh.

(03) 9544 4322.

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

OCEAN GROVE, 3226. Ocean Grove Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

(03) 9354 8472.

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

(03) 9386 7465.

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

PEARCEDALE, 3912. Pearcedale Newsagency.

Shop 14, Pearcedale Village Shopping Centre, Pearcedale. (03) 5978 6343.

POINT COOK, 3030. NewsXPress. (03) 9395 0424.

POINT LONSDALE, 3225. Point Lonsdale Newsagency. 99 Point Lonsdale Rd. (03) 5258 1159.

PORT MELBOURNE, 3207. Port Melbourne Distribution. (03) 9681 8122.

PORTARLINGTON, 3223. Portarlington Newsagency. Shop 1, 60 Newcombe St, Portarlington. (03) 5289 2892.

PRAHRAN, 3181. Prahran Market Newsagency.

Shop 3A Pran Central, Prahran. (03) 9521 1200.

PRESTON, 3072. Northland Newsagency. Shop 3, Northland Shopping Centre. (03) 9478 2693.

PRESTON, 3072. Preston Newsagency. 377 High St, Preston. (03) 9478 3001.

PRESTON, 3072. Preston Town Hall Newsagency.

411 High St, Preston. (03) 9470 1630.

PRINCES HILL, 3054. See Carlton North.

QUEENSCLIFF, 3225. Queenscliff Newsagency. (03) 5258 1828.

RESERVOIR, 3073. Reservoir Newsagency. 22 Edwardes St, Reservoir. (03) 9460 6317.

RESERVOIR, 3073. Broadway Newsagency. 279 Broadway, Reservoir. (03) 9460 6510.

RHYLL, 3923. Rhyll Newsagency. 41 Lock Rd, Rhyll.

(03) 5956 9205.

RICHMOND, 3121. Swan Street Newsagency. 108 Swan St, Richmond. (03) 9428 7450.

RICHMOND, 3121. Vernons Newsagency. 308A Bridge Rd, Richmond. (03) 9428 7373.

RINGWOOD EAST, 3135. Ringwood East Newsagency. 52 Railway Ave, Ringwood East.

(03) 9870 6515.

RINGWOOD NORTH, 3134. North Ringwood Newsagency. 182 Warrandyte Rd, North Ringwood. (03) 9876 2765.

ROBINVALE, 3549. Robinvale Newsagency. (03) 5026 3264.

ROCKBANK, 3335. Rockbank Newsagency. (03) 9747 1300.

ROSANNA, 3084. Rosanna Newsagency. 135 Lower Plenty Rd, Rosanna. (03) 9459 7722.

ROSANNA EAST, 3084. Banyule Newsagency. 55 Greville Rd, East Rosanna. (03) 9459 7027.

ROSEBUD, 3939. Rosebud Newsagency. 1083 Nepean Hwy, Rosebud. (03) 5986 8359.

RYE, 3941. Rye Newsagency. 2371 Point Nepean Rd, Rye. (03) 5985 2013.

SANCTUARY LAKES, 3030. Sanctuary Lakes Newsagency. Shop 16, 300 Point Cook Rd. (03) 9395 4055.

SALE, 3850. Sale Newsagency. (03) 5144 2070.

SAN REMO, 3925. San Remo Newsagency. 105 Marine Pde, San Remo. (03) 5678 5447.

SANDRINGHAM, 3191. Sandringham Newsagency.

58-60 Station St, Sandringham. (03) 9598 1246.

SEAFORD, 3198. Carrum Downs Newsagency. (03) 9782 6333.

SEAFORD, 3198. Seaford Newsagency. 124 Nepean Hwy, Seaford. (03) 9786 1220.

SEDDON, 3011. Seddon Newsagency & Lotto. 74 Charles St, Seddon. (03) 9687 1919.

SEVILLE, 3139. Seville Newsagency. 654 Warburton Hwy. (03) 5964 2236.

SHEPPARTON, 3630. Lovell's Newsagency. 246 Wyndham St, Shepparton. (03) 5821 2622.

SOMERVILLE, 3912. Somerville Newsagency.

Shop 24, Plaza, Eramosa Rd West, Somerville.

(03) 5977 5282.

SOUTHBANK, 3006. Melbourne Central Newsagency. 292 City Rd, Southbank. (03) 9690 3900.

SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205. Clarendon Newsagency. 276 Clarendon St, South Melbourne.

(03) 9690 1350.

SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205. South Melbourne Newsagency. 358 Clarendon St, South Melbourne.

(03) 9690 7481.

SOUTH MORANG, 3752. South Morang Newsagency. 17-19 Gorge Rd. (03) 9404 1502.

SPRINGVALE, 3171. Springvale Newsagency. 321 Springvale Rd, Springvale. (03) 9546 9235.

ST KILDA, 3182. Esplanade Newsagency. 115 Fitzroy St, St Kilda. (03) 9525 3321.

ST KILDA, 3182. St Kilda Junction Newsagency.

52 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda. (03) 9510 1056.

ST KILDA, 3182. Village Belle Newsagency. 161163 Acland St, St Kilda. (03) 9525 5167.

ST LEONARDS, 3223. St Leonards Newsagency.

Foreshore Rd, St Leonards. (03) 5257 1604.

STRATHMORE, 3041. Napier Street Newsagency.

313 Napier St, Strathmore. (03) 9379 2603.

STRATHMORE, 3041. Strathmore Newsagency. 15 Woodland St, Strathmore. (03) 9379 1515.

SUNBURY, 3429. Sunbury Authorised Newsagency. 14 Brook St, Sunbury. (03) 9744 1220.

SUNSHINE, 3020. Sunshine Newsagency. 3/282 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine. (03) 9312 2654.

SUNSHINE SOUTH, 3020. South Sunshine Newsagency. 22 Tallintyre Rd, Sunshine. (03) 9312 1629.

TAYLORS LAKES, 3038. Watergardens Newsagency. Shop 92, Bay B (Near Safeway), Taylors Lakes. (03) 9449 1122.

TEESDALE, 3328. Teesdale Newsagency. 1071 Bannockburn Rd. (03) 5281 5230.

TEMPLESTOWE, 3106. Templestowe Newsagency.

122 James St, Templestowe. (03) 9846 2486.

TEMPLESTOWE LOWER, 3107. Macedon News & Lotto. 25 Macedon Rd, Lower Templestowe. (03) 9850 2720.

THORNBURY, 3071. Normanby Newsagency. 703 High St, Thornbury. (03) 9484 2802.

THORNBURY, 3071. Rossmoyne Newsagency. 406 Station St,Thornbury. (03) 9484 6967.

TOORADIN, 3980. Tooradin Newsagency. 94 South Gippsland Hwy, Tooradin. (03) 5996 3343.

TOORAK, 3142. Hawksburn Newsagency. 529 Malvern Rd, Toorak. (03) 9827 3569.

TOORAK, 3142. Toorak Village Newsagency. 487 Toorak Rd, Toorak. (03) 9826 1549.

TORQUAY, 3228. Torquay Newsagency. 20 Gilbert St, Torquay. (03) 5261 2448.

TOTTENHAM, 3012. Braybrook Newsagency. 127 South Rd, Tottenham. (03) 9364 8083.

TULLAMARINE, 3045. Tullamarine Newsagency.

199 Melrose Dr, Tullamarine. (03) 9338 1063.

UNDERA, 3629. Undera Newsagency. (03) 5826 0242.

UPWEY, 3158. Upwey Newsagency. 18 Main St, Upwey. (03) 9754 2324.

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

VERMONT, 3133. Vermont Authorised Newsagency. 600 Canterbury Rd, Vermont South.

(03) 9873 1845.

VERMONT SOUTH, 3133. Vermont South Newsagency. 495 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South.

(03) 9802 4768.

WALLAN, 3756. Wallan Newsagency. 59 High St. (03) 5783 1215.

WANDIN NORTH, 3139. Wandin North Newsagency. 18 Union Rd. (03) 5964 3339.

WANTIRNA SOUTH, 3152. Knox City Newsagency.

Shop 2080, Shopping Centre. (03) 9801 5050.

WANTIRNA SOUTH, 3152. Wantirna South Newsagency. 233 Stud Rd.. (03) 9801 2310.

WARRAGUL, 3820. Heeps Newsagency. 6 Victoria St, Warragul. (03) 5623 1737.

WATSONIA, 3087. Watsonia Newsagency. 93 Watsonia Rd, Watsonia. (03) 9435 2175.

WATTLE PARK, 3128. See Box Hill South.

WERRIBEE, 3030. Werribee Newsagency. 16 Station Pl, Werribee. (03) 9741 4644.

WERRIBEE, 3030. Werribee Plaza Newsagency.

Shop 37, Shopping Centre, Werribee Plaza. (03) 9749 6766.

WEST MELBOURNE, 3003. North Melbourne Newsagency. 178-182 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne. (03) 9328 1763.

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Victoria Pictorial

● Shops: Brunswick and Rose Sts, Fitzroy. Circa 1920

● Moorabool St, Geelong. `1936.

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AFL DRAFT TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK

■ The 2012 NAB AFL Draft will be held on Thursday, November 22 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The great facilities and stunning backdrop of the Gold Coast will be the home of one of the AFL’s biggest events for the next three years.

In the lead up to the draft, AFL National and International Talent Manager, Kevin Sheehan has released his list of the 30 leading prospects.

Kevin Sheehan said that close to 100 players will be given the chance to make AFL lists this year.

“I believe that they all have excellent chances of having exciting careers but the beauty of AFL talent identification is that selections are never clear cut and only father-son selections and upgraded rookies can be certain of their destination,” Mr Sheehan said.

“It now comes down to opinions – human judgements on which players, in the view of the individual clubs, have what’s necessary to make a dif-

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“There will be passes late in the draft to leave room for preseason draft selections in late December. ” Fans across Australia can follow the NAB AFL Draft and their club’s latest recruits live on Fox Footy from 7pm EDT nationally.

All the action will be broadcast live and in full on radio networks 3AW from 6pm EDT, 1116 SEN from 6.30pm EDT into Melbourne, FIVEaa from 4pm CDT into Adelaide and

GOLD FM from 4pm EST. Triple M will also be crossing live from the NAB AFL Draft throughout the evening.

AFL.com.au will have extensive live coverage of the NAB AFL Draft.

As announced, every pick will be live on Draft Tracker with photos, exclusive video, interviews and stats. Follow the Draft live on AFL.com.au The 2012 NAB AFL Draft on the Gold Coast is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Events Queensland.

There is a full program of activities for the local AFL community to get involved in including the first AFL Talent Identification Course held in Queensland.

For full details listed people should visit aflq.com.au/nabafldraft - Harry Beitzel

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