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Father, son combine ■ Trafalgar trainer Chris Hunter combined with son Glenn to snare the Cranbourne Trainers Bonanza Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class over 2575 metres with $24.50 chance Slancio.

Beginning brilliantly from outside the front row to lead as the tapes released, Slancio was allowed to bowl at his leisure, giving his rivals the slip on the final bend to score easily by 7 metres in a rate of 209.3 over the Brian Kiesey trained pair of Master Kiesey from last and Candy Digger (three back the markers).

Raced by Rhonda Hunter, Slancio making his fifth appearance at the races was bred by veteran trotting enthusiast Dick Lee.

From strength to strength ■ Shelbourne trainer Larry Eastman's 4-Y-0 Northern Luck/Decethree Lombo mare Lombo Cloud Nine continues to go from strength to strength, notching up her seventh victory (four this season - all in succession), by taking out the McPhersons Printing Group Pace for C2 class over 2190 metres at Maryborough.

Taking advantage of a mares concession, Lombo Cloud Nine again handled by Damian Wilson was restrained to the tail of the field from outside the front row, before moving forward three wide racing for the bell.

Accommodated by Shot From The Hip (one/two) coming out ahead of her, Lombo Cloud Nine enjoyed nice cover in the last lap. Taken four wide on the final bend, Lombo Cloud Nine finished full of running to score from the in-form Maximum Joy and a death-seating Keayang Falcon in a rate of 200.6.

Almost pulled off double ■ SouthAustralian visitors Moore Cullen and Come On Frank made a successful raid on the Victorian harness meeting conducted at Mildura on Tuesday October 9.

Moore Cullen, a 4-Y-0 daughter of Christian Cullen and Moore Points trained and driven by David Smith, led throughout from the pole to land the $7000 Tankard Dental Vicbred Platinum Series D (first heat) for C0 class over 2190 metres.

Always travelling sweetly, Moore Cullen defied all challengers on straightening to score by 1.1 metres over Twindet which trailed, with the first starter Haryda Hanover (one/one - three wide home turn) third. The mile rate 2-02.3.

Smith almost pulled off a double when Artzee after leading from the pole in the Mildura Working Man's Club Pace for C0 class over 1790 metres, was run down by Our Lilly Maloane which trailed in a rate of 2-01.3.

Nyah Pacing Cup ■ All roads will lead to Swan Hill this Saturday when the Nyah HRC stage their first meeting on the all new circuit inside the race course - the highlight being the $30,000 (Group 3) Nyah Pacing Cup.

This Week’s Meetings ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Wednesday - Wangaratta @ Shepparton, Thursday - Kilmore, Friday - Melton, Saturday - Nyah Cup @ Swan Hill, Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday - Cobram, Tuesday - Geelong.

Horses To Follow ■ Elsu Dream, Top Tamba, Classic Icon, Dillon Daphne, Twiggy Argyle, Glenferrie Lady, Apollos Gift, Miss Trickin Lombo.

AGE NO BAR FOR INCOMING FLIGHT ■ Eleven year old Catch A Flight/Incoming gelding Incoming Flight chalked up his eighth victory in 108 outings, when successful in the Hyland Sportswear Pace for C1 class over 1609 metres at Cranbourne on Wednesday (Oct. 10).

Raced, trained and driven by Romsey's Paul Green, Incoming Flight after dropping back several grades, led throughout from gate two, accounting for Mossdale Allan (one/one - three wide home turn) in a rate of 2-01.5, with Sir Gorilla (three back the markers) third.

Roughie win ■ Coimadai duo Adam Kelly (trainer) and Gavin Lang (driver) snared the TAB Daily Double at Cranbourne, with 4-Y-0 Our Sir Vancelot/ Mindpower gelding Smooth Freddy taking the first leg - the Botanic Ridge Pace for C2 & C3 class over 2080 metres and 5-Y-0 Jennas Beach Boy/SupremeAffair gelding Five Oclock Affair the second - the Decron Horse Care Pace for C4 & C5 class over 2080 metres.

Smooth Freddy led virtually throughout from gate six in defeating Bronze Destiny which trailed after leading out from the pole, with Travtiano running home late off a three wide trail from last to finish third.

The mile rate 2-00.4.

Five OclockAffair first up since August led from gate three, before being crossed by the rank outsider Dark Cameo ($79.90) to enjoy the run of the race.

Fortunately the roughie was still there on straightening and driven with the patience of Job, Five Oclock Affair dashed home along the sprint lane to blouse D B Dazzler which faced the breeze before striding clear on the home turn, with Lombo Royal Flush (three wide last lap from mid-field) third. The mile rate 2-00.6.

Fast start ■ Whenever the name Manning appears in the winners list, most people assume it was either Peter or daughter Kerryn victorious, however at the Maryborough harness meeting on Monday October 8, it was daughter Michelle who greeted the judge - the race being the Maryborough Cup November 4 Pace for C3 & C4 class and the winner 7-Y-0 Presidential Ball/ Dontsayawordbut gelding Wheatsheaf Avaball.

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Trained and driven by Michelle who shares the same Great Western property with her father and sister, Wheatsheaf Avaball making his 85th appearance at the races, began at 100 miles an hour from outside the front row to lead easily and allowed to bowl at his leisure, defied all challengers to score at Supertab odds of $20.70 from Rojen Dream which trailed, with Bubble Art third after following the pair. The mile rate 203.

Refused ■ Parwan pair Craig Demmler (trainer) and Jodi Quinlan (driver) landed the Down Under Muscles @ Eldarin Park 3-Y-0 Trotters Handicap over 2190 metres at Maryborough with beautifully bred Dream Vacation/Adellas Dash colt Glenferrie Dreamer.

Raced by Peter Chambers Glenferrie Farm Pty Ltd, Glenferrie Dreamer led virtually throughout from barrier three after crossing TwiggyArgyle on debut inside him, scoring easily by 18 metres in a rate of 2-11.2 in advance of Twiggy Argyle who stuck to her guns, with Solar Spirit third after following the pair.

The odds-on favourite Sun Of Sonoko refused to step away from the 10 metre mark, giving the leaders up to 200 metres, making up many yards, before naturally weakening over the concluding stages.

At Kilmore ■ The Conroy's - Bob and Anne-Maree snared two of the three trotting events on the Kilmore program on Sunday October 7, taking the Sitopia Pty Ltd Trotters Handicap for T0 class over 2150 metres with 7-Y-0 S J's Photo/Patrice Pernod mare Mother Nature (trained by Bob), while Anne-Maree's Bill

Peperell made it two from two when successful in the Kilmore Mufflers & Tow Bars Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class over 2150 metres.

Mother Nature led virtually throughout from outside the front row to score from Duchess Pat which shadowed her and Im Demimondaine which trailed in 2-12.5, while Bill Peperell (Earl/Special Code) ran home stylishly from mid-field out wide to defeat Mister Scorcher and Apache Speed in 209.1.

Exploded ■ Improving Christian Cullen/Waltons Babe gelding Crosby Cullen brought up two wins in a row when greeting the judge in the Hy Gain Feeds 3-Y-0 Pace over 2080 metres at Cranbourne in a mile rate of 2-02.2..

Raced by June and Gordon Turner, cotrained at Drouin West by son-in-law Gary Quinlan daughter Debbie Quinlan, Crosby Cullen exploded away from outside the front row to lead and was never headed, scoring by 5.8 metres in advance of Glenferrie Lady on debut which was the Harnesslink "run of the race", coming from last to storm home into second place, with Goodtime Billy (one/one) third.

Run ragged ■ Dunnstown based Robert McCartney was successful with 4-Y-0 Village Jasper/Refresh Me gelding The Brazen Jasper in the Central Goldfields Shire Pace for C0 class over 1690 metres at Maryborough on Monday October 8.

Driven by Chris Alford, The Brazen Jasper from gate two ran his rivals ragged in defeating Damascus Road which trailed, making no impression in the run home, with Majorflex third after moving to race in the open for the final circuit. The mile rate 1-58.4.

■ Quality 5-Y-0 Blissful Hall/Whatacorka gelding Come On Frank notched up his 27th victory when a comfortable winner of the $5,000 Park Douglas Printing Pace for C6 or better class over 2190 metres in which only a field of four faced the starter.

Trained and driven by Darren Billinger, Come On Frank was eased at the start from gate two, settling three back along the markers, with multiple winner Mister Rhys leading from outside the front row in search of his 29th victory from 161 race appearances.

Moving to face the open for the last lap and a half, Come On Frank surged to the front on turning. coasting to the wire in advance of Mister Rhys in a rate of 2-00.6, running his last half mile in a sizzling 56.4 (quarter 28.1) around the tight circuit.

Christian Shadow finished third after following the winner throughout.

Come On Frank is now headed to Tabcorp Park Menangle to contest a race or two for the bigger stakes on offer.

Led for most of trip ■ Dunnstown trainer/driver David Murphy was victorious with 4-Y-0 Blissful Hall/Spank Me Hard gelding Blissful Spanker at Cranbourne on Wednesday, taking out the Warehouse Sales Pace for C0 class over 2080 metres in a rate of 2-02.

Bred by Sheron Park's Kevin Riseley, Blissful Spanker raced by a number of stable supporters including David's wife Erin was trapped in the open from gate five, before striding past the leader Lineofcredit shortly after the start and leading for the majority of the journey in defeating Walky Talky along the sprint lane from three back the markers, with Lineofcredit third.

Paid massive $60.70 ■ Ardmona partners Doc Wilson (trainer) and Donna Castles (owner/driver) snared the www.sheppartonhrc.com.au Pace for C2 class over 2190 metres with 6-Y-0 Awaba/Countess Of Belora gelding Black Doug, paying massive Supertab odds of $60.70.

Taking a concession for Donna, Black Doug was given an easy time three back in the moving line from gate four and despite making the final bend four wide, finished too well for Johnny Tee (one/ one - three wide home turn) in a rate of 1-59.3, with the hot favourite Born Again Sassy (gate three) weakening into third place after leading.

Brilliant win at Melton ■ Kilmore Cup and Melton Plate winner of last season Bitobliss resumed racing with a brilliant victory in the $15,000 Pegasus Club Cup for M2 to M4 class over 2240 metres at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday.

Bred and raced by Don Stewart, Bitobliss trained and driven by Inter Dominion winning son Scott, was making his first race appearance since breaking down in last year's Victoria Cup, settling midfield in the moving line from gate three on the second line.

Suited by the brisk tempo out of the gate as In Monaco (gate two) and Saucy Vision (gate four) vied for the front running, with the polemarker Saint Flash momentarily trying to retain the inside running (lead time 45.1) with Saucy Vision surprisingly being allowed to cross In Monaco, Lance Justice put the foot to the floor with The Smiler to assume control mid-race.

Set alight three wide racing for the bell, Bitobliss faced the breeze for the final circuit and exploded away on straightening to record a runaway 8.7 metre victory in advance of Composed which was always handy, with Saucy Vision easing off the back of the leader to follow Bitobliss home on turning for third a nose in advance of Saint Flash who flashed home along the markers.

A six year old entire by Blissful Hall from Petite Alto, Bitobliss in quarters of 31, 30, 28.4 & 28.1 returned a mile rate of 1-56.9.

All going well, Bitobliss may contest either next Saturday's Nyah Pacing Cup or a Melton event prior to defending his Kilmore Cup victory on Sunday October 28.

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100 Years Ago, Evelyn Observer Friday, October 18, 1912 RETURN ‘AT HOME'’ATWHITTLESEA ADDRESS ON SLUM WORK. In March last the .ladies of the Preshyterian congregation .at Whittlesea gave a welcome social to Mrs Bruce in taking up her residence at the Manse. A very tastefully arranged return ‘At Home’ was given by the Misses Bruce to those ladies of all the congregatiois forming the Whittlesea Presbyterian charge on Fiday after noon, 18th Septembe r, an invitation having been giveni from the pulpits the previous Sunday.

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Your Stars with Christina La Cross ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 20) Your element of fire is pushing you to tell people things which aren't really your business. You could of course, always put this energy into your own affairs. Revelations await if you do.

TAURUS (APR 21 - MAY 21) It may be fun talking about other people’s lives but remember what they say about people in glass houses! Try to show support to those who are going through troubles.

There's much you can do to help.

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) Jupiter, the planet of self expansion, pushes you to ask for more than you may actually want. Why not keep all conversations flexible and allow others to talk. You'll be pleasantly surprised by what you hear.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23) Just make sure you're not causing arguments unnecessarily today. You see Cancer, aspects suggest you may not have all of the facts at your fingertips and compromise could well be your new best friend.

LEO (JULY 24 - AUG 23) Taking time out to see how your family or close ones are can teach you much about what really went on in recent dramas and what you can expect now. Love links to an unexpected event.

VIRGO (AUG 24 - SEPT 23) You may be angry at someone who's double crossed you but think twice before you exact any revenge. You would be far better to put your time and energy into the future, not the past.

LIBRA (SEPT 24 - OCT 23) Someone you've recently met seems to have made quite an impression on you. Don't think twice about admitting how you feel this weekend. It could make all the difference to a new beginning.

SCORPIO (OCT 24 - NOV 22) Try not to get so involved in your friends affairs and business. You could be advising them more about what you would do than what is best for them. Filling in forms betters your finances.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23 - DEC 21) Romance seems to come with a hint of danger or a temptation to tell lies. Make sure you decide how far is too far to go before you end up saying something which can come back on you.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 20) Your ability to take a reality check on life is set to be the making of you. You start to construct plans for what sort of base you'll need to ensure future success is the lasting kind.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21 - FEB 19) Setbacks you've endured now turn out to be the very learning curve you needed to find the right route in life. New friends want to be in your company. Throw off this shy mood and indulge yourself.

PISCES (FEB 20 - MARCH 20) Children or younger people in general seem to be of more importance. Don't think you have to choose between friends, but stand your ground. Someone is emotionally blackmailing you. Stand up for yourself.

● Brian Smith ■ Observer reader Chris Sarsfield this month wrote a letter to these columns hunting for former Channel 9 employee Neville Booth.

Chris writes: “Thank you so much for casting your net in the search for Neville Booth.

“I received a call on Thursday from a former employee (newsreader/editor/TV personality, GMV, GTV, AB. etc.) Brian Smith, who is acquainted with Neville. He had read your posting in the Melbourne Observer –a great response!

“We had a lengthy chat and discovered a lot of common connections between us (interests, acquaintances, etc “Not quite The 6 Degrees Of Separation but the usual occasional past contacts. Brian’s voice is quite distinctive and I could picture his face immediately upon taking his call.

“Brian is well acquainted with the said Booth and has provided me with some potential contact points.

“I will pass these on to my friend in Maryland, US, and hope they result in a reunion of sorts (personal, phone, or other).

Many thanks again for your support in my quest. The Melbourne Observer is a vital part of the local social network and again, has proved thus!

“Please keep up the great work of presenting our local talent (past and current) to the public, and their interaction with people of and in all walks-of-life.

- Yours most respectfully, Chris Sarsfield

Personals ■ We were sorry to hear of the passing of Bill Holman of Seymour, aged 77.

■ Wednesday, October 17. Observer reader Christine Stevenson of Tooradin is 62. Comedian Russell Gilbert was born in 1959 (53).

■ Thursday, October 18. TV man Roger Climpson is 81; he was born in Peterborough, England. Cartoonist Larry Pickering was born in Melbourne, 70 years ago. Actress Liz Burch is 57. Marina Prior was born in Port Moresby, 49 years ago.

■ Friday, October 19. Red letter day.

■ Saturday, October 20. John Tamb of My MP/1116 SEN is 54. Singer Dannii Minogue is 41.

■ Sunday, October 21. Happy birthday to Mornington Life publisher Lisa Walton, Herald Sun scribe Luke Dennehy (34), and Terry Kitchen of Ivanhoe. Actress Carrie Fisher is 56.

■ Monday, October 22. Birthday honours to radio man Lee Simon. Observer reader Susan Webster of Ashburton is 69. It is the birthday of Laurie Williams, Gippsland FM. Australian actor John Howard is 60.

■ Tuesday, October 23. Aussie Rules footballer Keith Greig was born in Victoria in 1951 (61).

Actor Steven Tandy was born in Sydney in 1952 (60). Comedienne Jean Kitson was born in 1955 (57). Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCarthy is is 52 (1960). Singer Stan Walker was born in Melbourne in 1990 (22).

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“I was very thrilled to receive my prize, two tickets to Jersey Boys. I love the Jersy Boys and so does my grand-daughter Laura, who is now 20.

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Radio Confidential: Honour for Motty .......... Page 44 Veritas: TV, radio, theatre gossip ..................... Page 46 The Spoiler: Have you lost the plot? ................... Page 46 Jim and Aaron: Movies, DVDs -what’s hot .............. Page 51 Cheryl Threadgold: Local theatre shows, auditions ...... Page 54 PLUS THE LOVATT”S MEGA CROSSWORD

RADIO AWARDS: FULL LIST Well Hello Dolly, it’s so nice to have you back

● Warwick Reid (Cornelius Hackl), Sarah Somers (Irene Molloy), Victoria Zainal (Dolly Levi), Barry Baker (Horace Vandergelder) and Cara Green (Minnie Fay) take a break during performances for Babirra Music Theatre’s Hello Dolly! at the Whitehorse Centre until October 20.

Photo: Owen Davies ■ The loveable, meddling matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi (Victoria Zainal) is in town until Saturday (Oct. 20) at the Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.

Babirra Music Theatre presents her namesake colourful, delightful musical Hello Dolly! , based on Thornton Wilder’s play The Matchmaker, on October 18, 19, 20 at 8pm, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday.

Director Sue Salvato extracts terrific performances from her cast, including Victoria Zainal’s naturalistic, dynamic portrayal of Dolly Levi. This Dolly comes across as a real person, full of heart and soul, at times sad and lonely, but always engaging us in her story.

Top performances are also delivered by elegant Sarah Somers (Irene Molloy), Cara Green (Minnie Fay), Emma Harris (Ermengarde), Barry Baker (Horace), Warwick Reid (Cornelius), Matt Jakowenko (Barnaby), Stephen Coutts (Ambrose), Deana Jacobs (Ernestina) and Peter Murphy (Rudolph) and a talented, energetic ensemble.

The show’s polished choreography is by Cameron O’Reilly. Theatre companies get lucky to have just a couple of competent male dancers in the cast, but this show has seven, who particularly present spectacularly stylish performances as waiters. An added bonus are the dance skills of Barry Baker (Horace), Warwick Reid (Cornelius) and Matt Jakowenko (Barnaby).

Musical director Hamish Paterson’s orchestra renders the lively numbers in fine style, including Before The Parade Passes By, It Only Takes a Moment and, of course Hello Dolly.

The lavish costumes designed by Elia Katsiabanis are superb, while Alberto Salvato’s striking set design complements the script.

Babirra’s traditionally well-attired front-of-house staff greet patrons.

Congratulations to Babirra Music Theatre on an entertaining, believable interpretation of this classic musical.

Bookings: 9262 6555 or www.babirra.org.au - Review by Cheryl Threadgold

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● Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones (My Generation, Gold 104.3) celebrate their award win ■ 3AW morning show host Neil Mitchell was named Australian radio’s best current affairs presenter, at the Comercial Radio Awards presentations held in Sydney at the weekend.

Nova 100’s Dylan Lewis was recognised as the nation’s best music presenter; former 3AW-Magic 1278 General Manager Graham Mott entered the radio Hall of Fame; and Hinch program staffer Shannon Reid was named best show producer- talk current affairs.

Jon Vertigan of 3YB Warrnambool won the best networked radio program award and best station program.

The ACRAs gala event was co-hosted by Sharon Osbourne and Triple M radio host Merrick Watts.

WINNERS FOR 2012 AWARDS Category Finalists are denoted with the following letters: Country. Provincial. NonMetropolitan. Metropolitan MOSTPOPULAR STATION MANAGER Darren Inglis; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Gina Hogan; Hot FM & Sea FM, Cairns QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Sean Ryan; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M ● Turn to Page 00

Show on ABC NewsRadio ■ ABC NewsRadio’s new horse racing podcast Hoof On The Till made its live radio debut this weekend. The program, hosted by Max Presnell, doyen of the racing journalist fraternity and Helen Thomas, biographer of two of Australia’s great thoroughbreds, will be live each Sunday at 10am during the Spring Racing Carnival.

PHOTO: JON VERTIGAN

● Derryn Hinch, Jon Vertigan and Tony Tardio at the Australian Comercial Radio Awards presentations in Sydney on Saturday

Fortunate to have play here

● Michael James Manaia can be seen at fortyfivedownstairs until October 28.

■ Mary Lou Jelbart, Artistic Director of fortyfive-downstairs, has partnered with New Zealand’s national professional Maori theatre company Taki Rua Productions, to bring Michael James Manaia by writer John Broughton to Melbourne.

It is Melbourne’s good fortune to have the play premiered here.

Nathaniel Lees directs Te Kohe Tuhaka as Michael in a stunning 90-minute solo performance. Tuhaka appears almost unnoticed on stage casually entering from the auditorium.

Back to audience, he then slowly turns and immediately commands your attention as he relates his early life with ex-Maori Battalion father, English mother, brother Matt and extended Maori family living in rural New Zealand.

The audience is drawn into his childhood through to early maturity, enlistment in the army and 12-month tour of duty in Vietnam, where his naive attitude graduates to a toughness born of the terror of his fight for survival and being forced to face his own mortality.

He returns home, a man dealing with the effects that the war has on his life. Tuhaka relates this poignant story displaying a young man at odds with his culture, the world and his place in it. In an emotionally charged finale, he completes the full circle of his life to date.

Set design by Daniel Williams, lighting by Lisa Maule and sound by Maaka McGregor create the perfect atmosphere for the story, from rural New Zealand life through to the drama of Vietnam.

Together with Lees’ direction they give Tuhaka the freedom to use the full stage and range of emotions. I doubt that John Broughton would find a better actor and company to interpret his play.

Performances: Until October 28. Tues to Fri 7.30 pm.

Sat 4 pm and 8 pm. Sun 5 pm.

Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Tickets: $45/$37.50/$40 Group/$25 Student (limited tickets) Bookings: fortfivedownstairs.com or tel: 9662 9966 - Review by Rita Crispin

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LUKE WINS AT AWARDS

■ Luke O'Shea dominated this year's Southern Stars Australian Independent Country Music Awards, winning four of the nine awards on offer.

The Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Heritage Track of the Year awards all belonged to Luke, who was also named Artist of the Year.

Victorian artists Tracey Killeen (female vocalist) and Jetty Road (group of the year) also shared in the awards which are held annually as part of the Mildura Country Music Festival.

NEW EP FOR WES CARR

■ Buffalo is the new release for former Australian Idol winner Wes Carr.

Wes returns to his organic singer-songwriter roots with this four track EP while folk and alt country overtones ring quite clearly throughout the songs.

JOHN SINGS AT MEMORIAL

■ Aussie music icon John Williamson was invited by Prime Minister Julia Gillard to sing Flower On The Water at the Bali memorial held on Friday (Oct. 12) in Bali.

The song is also the theme used on Denis Walter’s 3AW afternoon program.

The lyrics "To hear your voice, to see you smile, To sit and talk to you awhile, To be together the same old way, That would be our greatest wish today” are taken from a prayer book, says John.

The Bali bombings on October 12, 2002 killed 202 people, including 88 Australians.

WOLF BROS TO TOUR

■ The 2012 Australia's Got Talent runners-up - Tom and Nick Wolfe, Brodie Rainbird and Casey Kostiuk will go on tour with Lee Kernaghan in 2013.

They have also signed on with Lee's management company,. Stephen White Management .

The band members have quit their jobs to focus on their music full time including releasing their debut album which is due out in a few months time.

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Wednesday, October 17 ■ American dramtist Arthur Miller was born in 1915. He died aged 89 in 2005. He was married to Marilyn Monroe for four years.

US actress Rita Hayworth was born in 1918, and died in 1987 (68).

Singer Gary Puckett (from the Union Gap) is 70 today (1942).

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■ Graham Mott was inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame at the 2012 Australian Commercial Radio Awards on Saturday night.

Mott was honoured for his outstanding lifetime achievement and contribution to the radio broadcasting industry at a gala ceremony, attended by 1300 of his industry peers at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Sydney.

Most recently General Manager of Fairfax Radio Network, Graham Mott began his radio career as a talk radio panel operator at 2GB in 1969.

He went on to hold many positions at talk and music stations over the next 42 years including program producer, production manager, operations manager, music director, program director and general manager.

He worked at a variety of radio stations including 2SM, 2GB, 3AW, 2WS and 2UW. Graham was also a Commercial Radio Australia Board member for many years as well as chairing the industry Research Committee at various times.

Married with four children, Graham and his wife Kerry live in Melbourne.

Some of the industry’s biggest names were at the awards night including his former 3AW colleagues Neil Mitchell, Derryn Hinch and Ross Stevenson.

“Graham Mott has been a staunch supporter of commercial radio for many years and has contributed greatly to its growth and development on many levels,” said Joan Warner, Commercial Radio Australia CEO. The Hall of Fame recipients are nominated by industry peers and are selected by a high level judging committee.

Previous inductees include Tony Pilkington, Derryn Hinch, John Laws, Bob Rogers, Gary O’Callaghan, Paul Thompson, Bob Francis,

INDUSTRY HONOUR FOR EX-3AW GENERAL MANAGER

The group has spent time at 3CR to experience community engagement first-hand, and to produce radio features on the Timor-Leste Diaspora in Melbourne for broadcast on their stations back home.

Young Elder of Jazz

● Graham Mott entered into Radio Hall Of Fame Rod Muir and the late Frank dio as he was responsible for Hyde. providing sound effects for radio serials.

Mr Turnbull also spoke about his own love for radio and in particular podcasts. He said he loved the initimacy of radio.

■ Shadow Minister for Com- "Radio is so intimate. It's part munications, Malcolm of your life" Turnbull, spoke to the Commercial Radio conference, recalling his mother Coral Lansbury who had a connection with radio.

Greg Newman of Jocks ■ 3CR has been osting 10 Journal notes that Mrs community broadcasters from Lansbury wrote the scripts for Timor-Leste (East Timor).

The group has been in radio serials including Portia Melbourne as part of a proFaces Life.

He remembers her dictat- gram run by the Asia Pacific ing the scripts and reading out Journalism Centre and funded the lines for each character. through AusAID’s Australian Her father Oscar Lansbury Leadership Awards Fellowalso had a connection with ra- ships Program.

Turnbull speaks

Timor Group at 3CR

■ PBS 106.7FM, in association with the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, has announced the second year of the PBS Young Elder of Jazz Commission.

The commission promotes innovation and excellence in jazz composition, and is open to Victorian jazz composers under the age of 35.

The Commission will award $10,000 for the creation and presentation of a new work to be broadcast on PBS and premiered at the 2013 Jazz Festival.

This year the Commission was awarded to Tamara Murphy and her band Murphy’s Law, enabling her a unique opportunity to develop a small seed creative concept into a complete work that doubled as a live event and radio broadcast content.

"The PBS Commission enabled me to take my idea for a composition and develop it onto the stage,” Tamara Murphy said.

“This has been an amazing experience for me as well as great exposure for my band, with publicity and support from PBS and the 2012 Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

“Since then more momentum has been generated enabling Murphy's Law to record a new album for release later this year,” said Murphy.

Applications close at 5pm Wednesday, October 31.

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On This Day Thursday, October 18

Friday, October 19

Saturday, October 20

Sunday, October 21

Monday, October 22

Wednesday, October 23

■ US rock n roller Chuck Berry is 86 (1926).

Actor George C Scott was born in 1927. He died aged 71 in 1999.

US actress Pam Dawber (Mork and Mindy) is 61 (1951).

Singer-dancer Jackie Love (Immelman) was born in Perth in 1961 (51).

Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is 52 (1960).

■ Loud Shirt Day to help deaf children.

Poet Adam Lindsay Gordon was born in The Azzores in 1833, and died aged 36 in 1870.

Cricketer Bill Ponsford was born in 1900.

He died aged 90 in 1991.

US actor Robert Reid was born in 1931.

He died aged 60.

■ Hungarian-born Hollywood actor Bela Lugosi was born in 1882. Died aged 73 in 1956.

American psychologist Dr Joyce Brothers is 84.

American singer Wanda Jackson is 75. Her best seller was Let’s Have A Party.

Australian actor Mark Hembrow was born in Brisbane in 1955 (57).

■ US trumpeter John ‘Dizzy’ Gillespie was born in 1917. He died aged 75 in 1993.

Cricketer Geoffrey Boycott is 72 (1940).

Judge Judy (Judy Sheindlin nee Blum) is 70 (1942).

US socialite Kim Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1980 (32).

■ ‘Curly’ Howard (Jerome Horwitz), one of The Three Stooges, was born in 1903. He died aged 48.

His brother Shemp replaced him.

English actor Sir Derek Jacobi is 74 (1938).

US actor Jeff Goldblum is 60. Last week he got to meet Melbourne journalist Donna Demaio who is touring the US.

■ English actor Diana Dors (Diana Fluck) was born in 1931. She died aged 52 in 1984.

US country singer Dwight Yoakam is 56.

He is due to tour Australia next month.

Tonight show host Johnny Carson was born in Corning, Iowa. in 1935. He died in 2005, aged 79.

Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of the Birthday Bulletin for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates.

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

■ Monday, October 22. Heath wants Adam to stay away from Bianca. Brax and Adam get information about Kyle's whereabouts. Leah and Roo set Marilyn up with an online dating profile.

■ Tuesday, October 23. John attempts to patch things up with Gina. Casey and Sasha decide to be friends. Heath and Adam knock heads over Bianca. Brax finds out Kyle is in Melbourne and sets off with Heath to find him.

■ Wednesday, October 24. Dex discovers that Lisa and Sid have rekindled their relationship. Bianca rejects help from Natalie and is driven back to Adam. Romeo moves back in with the Walkers.

Romeo and Indi prepare a special lunch.

■ Thursday, October 25. Indi and Romeo get remarried in an intimate ceremony. Lisa reveals to Sid her marriage is not over. Leah has an intense date with Jamie.

■ Friday, October 26. Dex overextends himself and Sid and Romeo bond over their shared support of Dex

Star Bursts

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Justin Smith, 3AW producer of the Neil Mitchell Program, tweeted his excitement on Saturday night about scoring a kiss from Sharon Osbourne at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards night.

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Andrew McLaren and Mark Petkovic lost some of their caller volume this week when their 3AW Australia Overnight program expanded further into interstate markets. Time differences, where the program is replayed an hour later in Queensland, made the phone-in contests impractical.. The program re-commenced relaying into 2UE Sydney on Monday morning.

Barry Oakley’s new play ● Caption ● Bill Duff ■ Melbourne A&R man Bill Duff has temporarily come out of retirement to promote two CDs. Bill says there is new release called Don Burrows: A Tribute To Benny Goodman.

It was recorded live in the Melbourne Concert Hall in 1984, with an amazing who’s who of Australian musicians including James Morrison, George Golla, Julian Lee and John Sangster.

Bill says the sound quality achieved by Bill Armstrong is amazing.

These days Don lives in retirement at Paynesville.

There is a second live album coming in the next month.

They are available at Thomas Music, Readings, Title, Katies and selected JB Hi-Fi stores.

The other CD is the Hush CD,The Wind In The Willows, as reported in last week’s Observer.

Music is written and performed by Sydney musician Mark Isaacs and friends, with narration

by Andrew Ford of ABC Classic FM. The album was launched last week with a live to air broadcast on Classic FM. There will be a performance late next month

■ Tickets for the anticipated Australian Youth Orchestra 2013 International Tour, debuting with exclusive concerts at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, go on sale on Friday next week (Oct. 26).

India, electro combine

● X Factor judge Guy Sebastian entertained the crowd at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards held at the weekend.

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Spiegeltent returns ■ The Famous Spiegeltent will once again adorn the Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt from February 5 to April 21, with a mix of circus, cabaret, theatre and live music.

Bjorn Again Nights ■ Bjorn Again will play Nights Of White Satin at The Palms At Crown on Friday-Saturday, November 23-24. Bjorn Again played for Russell Crowe at his wedding in 2003 (see Star Bursts, at left).

Jules Lund welcomes Indigo

● Melbourne-based Danielle Jarvis, from Fox FM and Triple M (Southern Cross Austereo) won the best direct salesperson award at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards held at the weekend.

SHOWS

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London’s Sunday Times is looking to sue Lance Armstrong over a libel payout in 2006.

■ Rising British composer and musician, Soumik Datta, who has collaborated with the likes of Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles and Nitin Sawhney, will come together with percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger for Circle of Sound at the Arts Centre. Performing at 5pm on Sunday, November 4, Circle of Sound is set to demonstrate why Soumik Datta is fast becoming known as “one of the biggest new music talents in Britain”.

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■ Melbourne Theatre Company’s release for the premiere of Barry Oakley’s new play, Music opens at 8pm, Wednesday November 14, at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio. It is directed by Aidan Fennessy.

Next week for tickets

The FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands regional finals have started. Locations include Inverloch Community Centre (Oct. 19), Brentwood Secondary College (Oct. 26), Geelong Courthouse Arts Centre (Oct. 27), Hemmings Park Dandenong (Nov. 9) and Beechworth State Park (Nov. 10).

Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe and his wife Danielle Spencer have separated after nine years of marriage.

A Christmas Carol ■ The spirits, traditions and meaning of Christmas will again come to the stage when Phil Zachariah brings to life over 20 characters in Charles Dickens Performs A Christmas Carol at the Athenaeum Theatre from December 5-9 as part of a world tour.

Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven ■ Monday, October 22. Priya continues her affair with Paul, using a VET meeting at school as an excuse to meet up in private; Susan’s torn between firing Bradley and keeping Summer close ■ Tuesday, October 23. Priya’s need for caution deters Paul from the affair; Vanessa struggles under the pressure of her sham wedding; Rani makes a choice between Harley and her friends.

■ Wednesday, October 24. When Paul catches out Andrew, Tash covers for him; Lucas is forced to consider why he’s really marrying Vanessa.

■ Thursday, October 25. Chris tries to change Sophie’s mind about giving up music ■ Friday, October 26. When Kate sees Rhys affected by Vanessa’s wedding plans, Kate finds a way to boost Rhys’s spirits; Sonya ropes Jade into the baby shower plans, hopeful of spending time with her sister.

Media Flashes

● Fox 101.9 ‘Drive’ co-host Jules Lund and Anna Dusek welcomed baby Indigo last week. Co-host Fifi Box delighted in the celebrations. Indigo is sister for Billie Elizabeth Dusek Lund who was born in February 2010.

■ 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 ■ 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. Further details: www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org/ ● More Shows news on Page 00

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AN UNFUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Mailbag Newstalk radio ■ Listener Ken e-mailed the Observer with his report on Bruce Mansfield’s commentary on Nightline and Remember When: “Bruce said Leonard Teale was in Division 4 “He contradicted a e-mail caller who said the 3UZ Sunday morning program interviewing accident victims over night was Nightbeat. He said AW had Nightbeat and UZ had Newsbeat. I remember Nightbeat at UZ with Scoutmaster/leader Tom Jones doing many of them and AW’s was While Melbourne Sleeps.”

● Bruce Mansfield

● Andrew McLaren and Mark Petkovic

Major changes for Overnight show ● Geoffrey Rush ● J P Bolton ■ Behind-the-scenes tensions are believed to have led to the resignation of co-publicist J P Bolton, just days ahead of the opening of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne.

Bolton sent an e-mail to selected media (not the Melbourne Observer) on Monday, saying: “Hi all, Advising that I have resigned from Forum. Not sure who the third publicist engaged will be but effective yesterday I'm no longer involved. Happy days, JP.” As reported last month in the Observer’s Melbourne Confidential columns, Bolton had been enlisted to assist publicist Suzie Howie while she battles ongoing health issues.

JP Bolton is a respected publicist, and his association with the John Frost organisation appears to remain in excellent order. On Sunday, Bolton issued a news release on behalf of Frost, advising that Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones would be touring with Driving Miss Daisy, after their Brisbane commitments had been filled.

■ Fairfax Radio bosses have ordered immediate major changes to the Australia Overnight program co-hosted by Andrew McLaren and Mark Petkovic from 3AW, and now relayed across the nation.

McLaren and Petkovic have been told to stop playing music, and to drop all competitions from their 5½-hour program, which airs from Midnight5.30am, weekdays.

The program has dropped all phone-in competitions for listeners, citing difficulties with time differences in some states. The program that goes to air in Melbourne on 3AW is on delayed broadcast to 4BC Brisbane and other Queensland stations during Daylight Saving months.

The Australia Overnight program is now heard on Queensland regional radio stations including Cairns, Innisfail and Rockhampton. Over the past week, Qld listeners there have heard a program that invited them to enter competitions that had actually been run and won an hour earlier.

McLaren and Petkovic have been ordered to promote one or more talkback topics at the top of each hour, and to take a hard-news approach.

They have been told to drop the ‘chummy’ and ‘clubby’ approach with regular Victorian callers. They have also been ordered to replay a series of 2UE and 4BC excerpts in each shift to appease Sydney and Brisbane.

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Movies, DVDs

With James Sherlock

Reviews by Aaron Rourke

What’s Hot and What’s Not On Blu-Ray and DVD

● Legendary filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott on the set of his science fiction epic Prometheus, a vast and intensely epic tale over three decades in the making that has been dividing audiences around the world.

FILM: PROMETHEUS: Cast: Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender.

Genre: Science Fiction/Thriller.

Year: 2012.

Rating: M. Running Time: 163.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: *** Verdict: A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe where they must fight a battle to save the future of the human race. Director Ridley's Scott's long awaited prequel to his 1979 Alien is only a distant cousin of the groundbreaking epic that made his original chiller a landmark classic, sadly becoming a victim of the endless imitations to the genre it originally redefined, but as far as science fiction blockbusters go in general, there's enough here to satisfy fans of the genre, and the sets are stunning!

FILM: GET THE GRINGO: Cast: Mel Gibson, Peter Stormare.

Genre: Action/Drama.

Year: 2012.

Rating: MA15+ Running Time: 95 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: *** Verdict: Mel Gibson returns to the screen in this action drama as a career criminal who is nabbed by Mexican authorities after a heist and is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a young boy and seek revenge on those who betrayed him. It's down and dirty for Gibson this time round as the thrills and action unfold, but a slightly muddled script, direction, believability and more than one too many nasty characters leaves a sense of dissatisfaction.

FILM: DARK SHADOWS: Cast: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham-Carter.

Genre: Horror/Comedy.

Year: 2012.

Rating: M. Running Time: 113 Minutes.

Format: DVD. Stars: *** Verdict: Big screen version of the cult classic TV series of the same name is of imprisoned vampire, Barnabas Collins, who is set free after two centuries and returns to his ancestral home in 1972 , where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection. What gets off to a great start soon falls into predictable fare, but director Tim Burton's quirky delivery and visuals, set design and regular, Johnny Depp, along with the beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer, all make it a nicely twisted romp.

FILM: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Cast: Martin Sheen, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning.

Genre: Science Fiction/Action/War. Year: 1980.

Rating: PG. Running Time: 104 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ***1/2 Verdict: Top notch science fiction action-adventure-thriller of a modern aircraft carrier that is thrown back in time to December 7, 1941, near Hawaii, just hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Great cast ponder the extraordinary possibilities in what comes across as a big screen version of the classic TV series The Twilight Zone. Plenty of fun for action and sci-fi buffs, most notably the spectacular aerial dogfight between two Japanese WWII planes and two modern day F-14 Tomcat fighters, and made all the more realistic as the production company was loaned the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Nimitz for use, and everything on it.

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Top 10 Lists THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. TAKEN 2.

2. MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED. 3. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA. 4. LOOPER. 5. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID - DOG DAYS. 6. MENTAL. 7. ARBITRAGE. 8. THE WATCH. 9. THE SAPPHIRES. 10. TINKERBELL AND THE SECRET OF THE WINGS.

● From REC 3: Genesis sees them similarly infected, turning Clara and Koldo's unforgettable day ■ (PG). 128 minutes. Now playing into a complete disaster.

The two however are determined at Cinema Nova.

Gorgeous in approach and presen- to fight back against the zombie-like tation, this wonderfully natural family horde.

REC (2007) (*****) was an origicomedy/drama is another success for its director, who continues to tap con- nal, genuinely scary film, using the vincingly into the lives of everyday found-footage/shaky-cam concept with purpose, vision, and flair, and people.

Centring on a 12-year-old boy who REC 2 (2009) (***½) was a worthy desperately wants his recently di- sequel, and despite two specific flaws, vorced parents to get back together, was an intense rollercoaster ride.

Both were treated differently, much we see how he teams up with his younger brother (who lives with his in the way Alien (1979) and Aliens musician father) to help him with this (1986) were separate viewing experiences. reunion.

REC 3 : Genesis, to co-writer/diHearing from school friends about a myth that if one makes a wish when rector Paco Plaza's credit, wants to two new bullet trains pass each other, take the series down another path then that wish will come true, the two again, cleverly re-inventing its own brothers and friends of both start a look, but also adding this time a rejourney to where those trains will freshing amount of humour, a combination which reminds one of Sam cross.

Written and directed in an intelli- Raimi's classic Evil Dead 2 (1987).

RATING - ***. gently observant fashion, but without the lazy obsession of shaking the camera, I Wish allows its young cast to impressively bring their roles to life, never coming across as forced or ar- ■ (MA). 92 minutes. Available now tificial.

It easily evokes memories of trips on DVD. Stylish and atmospheric, this intertaken with young friends, when one's esting take on the vampire tale enteroutlook on the world was curious and tains without soaring to great heights. innocent.

Lucy (Chloe Coulloud) is a newlyThe entire cast is perfect, includ- employed care worker whose latest ing those playing the children's par- patient, a rich but comatose woman ents and grandparents, and everyone called Madame Jessel, resides in an is allowed to make an impression. but run-down mansion on This is a terrific addition to the expansive outskirts of town. director's outstanding body of work, theWhen Lucy hears that the mansion which includes Nobody Knows may contain hidden treasure, she and (*****), Still Walking (****½), and two friends break in that night to see if After Life (*****). the story is true.

RATING - ****.

Unfortunately they discover a dark, terrifying secret.

Directors Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, who burst onto the ■ (MA). 80 minutes. Available now scene with their ferocious thriller Inside, adopt a more restrained apon DVD. The latest entry in the highly suc- proach this time, aiming for an eerie cessful REC series is an entertaining ghost story rather than outright horror.

Despite a predictable story and if uneven affair, due to a daring approach which doesn't fully come off. some routine characters, Livid builds Set at the wedding of Koldo (Di- nicely to its unusual ending, and is ego Martin) and Clara (Leticia definitely one of the better horror/thrillDolera), the film is seen through video ers to come out in recent years.

RATING - ***. cameras which are recording the - Aaron Rourke couple's special event, which is suddenly soured and ruined by Koldo's ■ DVDs and Blu-Rays kindly supuncle who falls foul of a mysterious plied by Video Vision, 177-179 virus.

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NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: OCTOBER 11: KILLING THEM SOFTLY, LAWLESS, SHADOW DANCER, THE WEDDING PARTY, THE WORDS, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. OCTOBER 18: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4, PAUL KELLY: STORIES OF ME, SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED, SAVAGES, TO ROME WITH LOVE, STUDENT OF THE YEAR. THE DVD TOP SELLERS: 1. THE DICTATOR [Comedy/Sacha Baron Cohen, Megan Fox].

2. GET THE GRINGO [Action/Mel Gibson].

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

4. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING [Comedy/ Cameron Diaz].

5. THE RAVEN [Thriller/John Cusack, Brendan Gleeson, Luke Evans].

6. THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL [Comedy/Drama/Judi Dench, Bill Nighy].

7. DARK SHADOWS [Horror/Comedy/Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter, Michelle Pfeiffer].

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9. THE HUNGER GAMES [Action/ Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson].

10. MEN IN BLACK 3 [Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin].

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Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold

‘THE LONESOME WEST’ SHOWS

● Dancers performing in the Tehononga o ngaiwi Maori cultural entertainment group in the Voyages Concert at Kingston City Hall on October 27 are Harley Waihi (left), Anthony Poa, James Tahana, Kodie Heremia, Chilo Tinohi, Willie Tahau and Jeremy Nikora ■ The Voyages Community Multicultural Arts Concert, City of Kingston, will be held on Saturday, October 27, doors open at 6.30pm, finishing at 10.30pm at the Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin.

Celebrating the vitality of cultural life in the City of Kingston, enjoy entertainment from the fiery Tehononga o ngaiwi Maori Cultural entertainment group, Opa School of Hellenci Dance, Christine Ayres School of Irish Dance , Star of the Cook Island Dance Group, Gyongyoshokreta Hungarian Folk Dance Group, Flamenco Dance and an Indian Dance performance from Westall Secondary College.

Music highlights include the Southern Area Concert Band, U3A choir Vivace Voices, guitar students/groups from Ron Leigh's Music Factory and Scott Harrison playing the City of Kingston's mighty Wurlitzer organ.

Performers also include Matthew Fagan and The Voyages and Journey's World Music Group, a multicultural group including musicians from indigenous Australia, China, India and Poland, La Fiesta International Opera Trio (Nadia Filianovskaia, Justin Corlevetti and Matthew Fagan on guitar),Tony Lambides from the Mordialloc Writers Group sharing spoken word and representatives from faiths sharing blessings, songs, changing and spoken word/prayers/scripture.

Tickets: $20 Full Price, $12 Concession, Group of 4 or more, Family $10 per person, $5 Child, Under 3 years free.

Bookings: 985 Nepean Highway Moorabbin, or call 9556 4440, or online www.kingstonarts.com.au/events/list/voyagesconcert

■ 1812 Theatre: The Lonesome West (by Martin McDonagh) Until November 3 at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Grant Lepan-Walker; www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Slim Chance (by Peter Gordon) October 12 - 27 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Director: Helen Ellis. Tickets: $25/$23. Bookings: 1300 650 209.

■ CLOC Musical Theatre: All Shook Up Until October 20 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/Choreographer: Craig Wiltshire; Musical Director: Danny Forward. Bookings: 1300 362 547 or www.cloc.org.au ■ Encore Theatre Company: The Kingfisher (by William Douglas-Horne) Until October 27 at the Clayton Community Centre Theatrette, Cnr Cooke Street and Centre Road, Clayton. Director: Lesley Batten. Tickets: $20 Adults, $18 Concession. Bookings: 1300 739 099 www.encoretheatre.com.au ■ Sunshine Community Theatre: There's More to Life Than Money and Sex (by John Marshall) Until October 27 at 82 Phoenix Street, North Sunshine. Directors: Donna and David Prince.

Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Concession. Bookings: 0407 802 165.

■ Nova Music Theatre: 42nd Street, October 26 - November 11 at the Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading. Director: Tim Schwerdt; Choreographer: Lisa-Maree Callaghan; Musical Director: Phillip Osbourne. Tickets: $38/$33 Ch.15 and Under $28.

Bookings: 1300 305 771 or www.novamusictheatre.com.au ■ Southern Peninsula Players: Calendar Girls November 8 18 at the Rosebud Memorial Hall. Bookings: www.spptheatre.org or 5982 2777.

Hairspray

YOUTH SHOWCASE ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Youth Showcase 2012 Ten young, talented members have been participating in theatre training workshops and will be show-casing their talents at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd, Research at 8pm on Saturday, October 20.

The 10-week theatre training workshops for young adults cover audition techniques, stage movement and performance.

Tickets: $15 full price, $5 concession. Book online at www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au or 9437 1574.

The workshops are conducted by director/teacher Brooke Cowley. For more information call Brooke on 9434 6020.

50 Golden Years

● Cast of the Warrandyte 55 Plus Variety Group’s Remembering 50 Golden Years rehearse for their November productions. From left are Alan Rundell, Jim Maumill, Val Pope, Norm Moore, Tony Johnson, (front row) Renee Rundell, Bella Wilkey, Heather Jacobs-Moore and Tom Bone.

Photo: Allan Spencer ■ The Warrandyte 55 Plus Variety Group will present a matinee concert and an evening cabaret to celebrate 50 years of entertainment.

The Remembering 50 Golden Years Concert will be held on Saturday, November 17 at 1pm for 1.15pm start at the Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club Hall, 1-3 TaroonaAve Warrandyte. Tickets: $14.00 donation includes afternoon tea served after the performance. Bookings: Alan 9738 2216.

The Remembering 50 Golden Years Cabaret will be presented on Friday, November 30 at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at the Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club Hall. BYO food and drink.

Tea/coffee supplied. Tickets: $10 donation. Call Allan 9877 1077.

SHOWS

■ Beaumaris Theatre Inc: The Vicar of Dibley (by Richard Curtis) November 9 - December 1 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris. Director: Fred Pezzimenti. Cabaret style. BYO drinks and nibblies.

Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au Enquiries: 9583 6896.

Fab Nobs Theatre: The Drowsy Chaperone November 9 - 24 at 44 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Karl McNamara; Musical Director: Vicki Quinn. Bookings: 0401 018 846.

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Over My Dead Body (by Derek Benfield) November 9 - December 1 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Joe Tuppenney. Bookings: 1300 784 668. www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ Mornington CEF Players: Buddy - the Buddy Holly Story (by Alan Jane), November 10, 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

AUDITIONS ■ Windmill Theatre Company: Phantom of the Opera October 19 at 7.30pm, October 21 at 9.00am and October 24 at 7.30pm callbacks at the Berwick Leisure Centre, Manuka Rd., Berwick. Director: Chris Hughes; Musical Director: Julia Buchanan; Choreographer: Robert Mulholland. Audition bookings: call after Bus. Hours 9700 6603.

■ Peoples Playhouse: 13 October 19 at 6.00pm, October 20 at 10.00am, October 21 at 1.00pm, October 22 at 6.00pm at the Community of Christ Church, Logan Street, Frankston.

Directors: Nick Rees and Adam Nash; Choreographer: Leah Osburn. For further information: www.peoplesplayhouse. asn.au ■ Encore Theatre Inc: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (by Ray Lawler) October 21 from 2.30pm and October 23 from 7.30pm at Fleigner Hall, 31 Highland Ave., East Oakleigh.

Director: Trevor Trask. Audition bookings: 9830 1669.

■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Steel Magnolias (by Robert Harding) November 17 from 1.30pm, November 19 from 7.30pm at 41 Castella Street, 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.

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● Philippa Chalke stars as Tracy Turnblad in Catchment Players’ production of Hairspray, opening on October 19 at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Preston.

Photo: Aaron Walker, Bluesteel Photo Graphics ■ Catchment Players revisits the 1960s with Hairspray The Musical, opening on Friday, October 19 and running until Saturday, October 27 (matinees: October 20 at 2pm and October 21 at 5pm) at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Cnr Bell St and St Georges Rd, Preston.

Loveable, plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show.

Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity.

Tickets: $42, Concession/Group of 20 plus: $37. Children under 16: $29.

Bookings: 8470 8280 or online at www.darebin artscentre.com.au More information is available on www.catchmentplayers

AUDITIONS

■ The 1812 Theatre: The Farndale Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery (by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr), October 28, 29 from 7.30pm at the 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully.

Director: Tanya Ryder-Barnes. Audition Bookings: 0408 102323.

■ 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.

■ ARC Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee October 21 from 10.00am - 6.00pm and October 22 from 6.30pm to 10.00pm. Director: Carl Whiteside; Musical Director: James Mustafa. Audition bookings: 0435 062 087.

■ 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

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COUP FOR BENDIGO

■ The Bendigo Jockey Club is over the moon that Australia's golden girl of cycling, Anna Meares, will be their special guest on their Cup Day on Wednesday October 31.

Regarded as the best ever women's cyclist produced in Australia,Anna will be the special guest of the Club on their big day.

Anna is one of Australia's favorite sporting heroes and one of the most talented athletes in the world.

She is a three time Olympian, two- time Olympic champion and won a Gold and Silver in London this year.

On top of this Anna picked up a Gold, along with a Silver and a Bronze, in Beijing, in 2008.

Anna is also the winner of the Australian Cyclist of the Year in 2008 and 2011 and at the age of 20 was awarded the Order of Australia Medal.

Bendigo Jockey Chairman Brendan Drechsler said "Horse racing creates many memorable stories of overcoming adversity to achieve success.

“There is no better story of overcoming adversity to achieve Olympic glory than that of Anna Meares.

“It wasn't that long ago that Anna had an horrific fall, and felt it was the end of the road for her, but with her typical fighting spirit fought back, to achieve fame for her favorite sport all round the globe.

“This is particularly relevant given that our Cup sponsor is Jayco, who through their Managing Director, Gerry Ryan, has not only been a wonderful supporter of our Club, but for many other sports, including a strong emphasis on cycling.”

Gerry Ryan is the man behind the Green Edge Cycling team taking on the world's best.

To add another string to his bow, he is a proud part-owner of Melbourne Cup winner, Americain, who saluted for him in 2010.

Supporting the visit of Anna Meares to the Jayco Bendigo Cup is Luke Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of Skill Training Victoria in Bendigo.

Ted Ryan

Luke kindly contacted the Bendigo Jockey Club to offer assistance with the arrangements to have Anna come to Bendigo and allow racegoers the opportunity to acknowledge her achievements at the Olympic Games, not only in London, but in all her endeavours, especially on top of her terrible accident.

Anna will make appearances in various corporate facilities on Bendigo Cup Day and at Fashions on the Field and will be driven down the main straight accompanied

by Gerry Ryan, with the Jayco Bendigo

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Cup trophy, as part of the day.

The Jayco Bendigo Cup now carries prizemoney of $250,000, and is the qualifying lead up to the Melbourne Cup to be run at Flemington six days later.

I have had the pleasure of working with the Club over the past few years and it is always a great day on their beautiful track at Epsom.

Hope to see you there.

● Lights Of Heaven Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754

Geelong ■ Another of my favorites clubs that I work for is gearing up for their big meeting

● Anna Meares

next week October 24, at their picturesque track at Breakwater, with a top field to contest the Centrebet Geelong Cup. The Cup has produced three Melbourne Cup winners in the past 10 years.

Media Puzzle got the ball rolling for top Irish trainer, Dermott Weld back in 2002, then we had Americain, winning for local businessman Gerry Ryan; and last year Dunaden, scored narrowly in the Melbourne Cup. This year two of the top internationals have been entered Brigantin and the now Mick Kent-trained, Tac De Boistron, and

● Maluckyday Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 could be hard to beat. three Melbourne The Club's Busi- Cups signed by her ness Development jockey, Glenn Boss, Manager, John and Phar Lap’s four Dunne, said most of wins in a week includthe venues are nearly ing his Melbourne booked out, while the Cup in 1930.

The Club will be marquee that I host has grown in numbers running their usual from 300 to 500 cocktail party the night racegoers on the day. before at the popular Besides all the City Quarters at the great racing they have Pier, on Cunningham the popular Fashions Pier, Eastern Beach on the Field and plenty Geelong to celebrate of entertainment for the running of the 2012 the children and not Centrebet Geelong even an hour's drive Cup. Last year I had the from Melbourne.

I will be conducting pleasure of doing a my auction in the phantom call of the Dayana Marquee with Cup, where I tipped two action photos of Tanby to beat Black Caviar signed Dunaden, let's hope I

by Peter Moody and can go one better this Luke Nolen, a signed year.

- Ted Ryan print of Makybe Diva's

Showbiz Extra ■ From Page 51

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CALIFORNICATION: The 5th Season.

MISSING: The Complete 1st Season.

TOP BLU-RAY SELLERS: 1. THE DICTATOR [Comedy/Sacha Baron Cohen, Megan Fox].

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NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLU-RAY THIS WEEK: PROMETHEUS + DVD [Science Fiction/ Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender].

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- James Sherlock

Sulky Snippets Extra ■ Roma Pocock on behalf of the Bendigo HRITC Board Of Management, chalked up another winner when 4-Y-0 Village Jasper/ Armbro Amore mare Junie Jasper greeted the judge in the Neatline Homes Pace for C0 class (mares) over 2190 metres at Shepparton on Thursday.

Driven by Daryl Douglas, Junie Jasper (gate four on the second line) possied four back in the moving line, with Modern Velocity leading from gate four.

Easing three wide to follow Elsu Dream ahead of her in the last lap, Junie Jasper ran home strongly down the centre of the track to score from Fine Exception along the sprint lane after trailing the pacemaker, with Elsu Dream close up in third place.

The mile rate 2-02.1.

- Len Baker

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BEAMS BREAKS THROUGH FOR FIRST COPELAND

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■ Collingwood mid-fielder Dayne Beams has capped his finest season in black and white by winning the 2012 E W Copeland Trophy.

The 22 year-old won his first Copeland, which is awarded to the player deemed to be Collingwood’s best and fairest player, with 205 votes to finish 35 votes clear of 2011 winner Scott Pendlebury and 58 clear of three-time club champion Dane Swan.

Pendlebury led the count after 11 rounds but Beams, who had answered a call to move into the centre square upon the loss of Luke Ball to a knee injury in round three, was clear with six matches to play and was not headed.

He received a standing ovation from a crowd of almost 1500 at Crown Palladium.

Steele Sidebottom, like Beams a next generation mid-fielder coach Nathan Buckley asked more of this year, finished fourth and captain Nick Maxwell was recognised for his fine return to form with a fifth place fin-

ish. Beams’ Copeland victory completes a heady few weeks for the laconic Queenslander, who was awarded his first All-Australian jumper last month for a season that was brilliantly consistent.

Beams gathered 741 possessions across 24 matches, at an average of 30.9 per match, and worked impressively without the football.

He finished equal second on the Collingwood goal kicking list with 28 goals but also laid an average of 4.2 tackles per match.

In just four seasons at the Westpac Centre, Beams has won a premiership (2010), a Copeland and an All-Australian jumper to suggest that he has a long career ahead of him at the heart of the Magpie mid-field. He signed a new three year deal with the club in August.

Pendlebury was also a major winner. Apart from the RT Rush Trophy for his second place finish in the best and fairest count, the elegant midfielder won the Members Best Player

award and the Bob Rose award for the best player in the finals series.

Other award winners were: ■ Harry Collier trophy (best first year player) Jamie Elliott ■ Gordon Coventry trophy (leading goal kicker): Travis Cloke ■ Darren Millane award (best clubman): Alan Toovey ■ Gavin Brown award (desire indicators): Nick Maxwell ■ John Wren trophy (for best VFL player): Kris Pendlebury ■ E W Copeland Trophy Top Voting 1. Dayne Beams. 205 2. Scott Pendlebury. 170 3. Dane Swan. 147 4. Steele Sidebottom. 133 5. Nick Maxwell. 96 6. Darren Jolly. 94 7. Jarryd Blair. 91 8. Harry O’Brien. 88 9. Travis Cloke. 86 10. Ben Reid, Dale Thomas. 67.

- Harry Beitzel

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