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COSI FAN TUTTE Bravo to the Production Company
The Spoiler For Those Who Have Lost The Plot
Neighbours
● Victoria Lambourn as Dorabella and Phillip Calcagno as Guglielmo
REVIEW BY RITA CRISPIN
● Wayne Scott Kermond (Max Bialystock), Jeanne Pratt (Chairman, The Production Company) and Brent Hill (Leo Bloom) ■ I have seen most of The Production Company shows since Jeanne Pratt formed the not-for-profit outfit in 1999. The Producers, staged last week at the State Theatre, Arts Centre, was by far its best-ever. Wayne Scott Kermond, the fourth-generation ‘triple threat’, sang, danced and joked his way through Mel Brooks’ crazy ‘book’, alongside Brent Hill - the pair portraying Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom. Christie Whelan delighted an audience (which was ready for laughs) in her role as Ulla, with just as many laughs for her husband Rohan Browne (Carman Khia). Mitchell Butel uped the ante as director Roger De Bris, fluid, flexible and funny. He kept it gay! You are not allowed to say this in Melbourne, but Trevor Ashley was funnier than Bert New-ton ever was in the role of Franz Liebkind (and a super-sized showgirl). Another of the delighters was Virginia Gay who played multiple roles, with more than a dozen costume changes. No-one would know she had not danced on stage before. An incredible performance. Well done to the Production Company team led by Rachel D Taylor and Ken Mackenzie-Forbes. They have set the bar high for more delight in 2012 with Chess and Promises, Promises. - Ash Long
■ What a cracking, colourful winter offering from Melbourne Opera Company! Mozart set this romantic comedy exploring love and fidelity in Naples, originally calling it The School For Lovers. The opera premiered in Vienna in 1790. History tells us that life in the 1700s was pretty bawdy and scandalous, so Director Suzanne Chaundy’s choice of mid 1960’s Melbourne, with the worldwide social upheaval, free love, colourful hippies, ban the bomb marches and general breakdown of morals of that decade, is spot on to recreate the atmosphere. Ageing Lothario, café owner Don Alfonso, played with great energy and fun by Roger Howell, has his offer of marriage rejected – again! In order to exact revenge on women, he decides to rename his café Cosi Fan Tutte (Women are like that) and devises a way to prove that all women are unfaithful. He makes a bet with two soldiers, Ferrando, Roy Best and Guglielmo, Phillip Calcagno, that their girlfriends, sisters Fiordiligi, Danielle Calder and Dorabella, Victoria Lambourne, will not remain faithful whilst the soldiers are overseas. In order to do this, he enlists the help of the girls’ housekeeper/ minder Despina, Andrea Creighton, making a terrific Australian Opera debut in the role. Strong voices and acting by all the leads, with orchestra and chorus under the baton of Greg Hocking, keep the story moving along at a good pace. Congratulations to Stage Manager, Gemma Fletcher and her crew along with members of the cast, who managed the simple set and props by designer Christina Logan-Bell, and make scene changes seamless. Designers of lighting, colourful 60’s costumes, wigs and makeup combined to make it a really enjoyable, if long, evening. Performance: July 18 at 7.30pm. Venue: the Athenaeum Theatre, Collins St, Melbourne. Performances: Tues July 31, at 8pm.Venue: Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton. Running time: 3 hours 15 minutes including a 20 minute interval
Radio plays at 88.3FM
● Mitchell Butel (Roger De Bris) and Christie Whelan (Ulla) at the opening night party
■ Julia Reichstein's radio play adaptation of Richard Holt's short story Opportunity Knocks was selected for recording by 88.3 Southern FM last week as part of the Bayside Literary Festival. Runner-up radio play was written by Vivienne Burrows. A week earlier, seven participants attended a How To Create A Radio Play seminar and had five days to submit their completed radio play adaptations for judging by Terri Adams and Cheryl Threadgold. Recording took place in the Round Room of the Brighton Library in front of an audience who thoroughly enjoyed the five actors' performances, Neil Barnett's live sound effects and music from cellist Kristy de la Rambelya . Julia Reichstein's radio play Opportunity Knocks will be broadcast on Tuesday (July 24) at 9.15am on Terri Adams's Kaleidoscope program on 88.3 Southern FM. Malcolm Threadgold’s photos are on Page 41.
Eleven. 6.30pm, Weeknights ■ Monday, July 23. Ajay is rattled by Paul’s muckraking, but Priya gives him hope the voters will see through it; Jade is surprised to hear about Kyle – will she invite him home? ■ Tuesday, July 24. Rhys is excited to hear he’s been nominated to go away with Martin on an overseas lecture tour; Toadie finds a way to be part of Sonya’s pregnancy, much to Callum’s horror. ■ Wednesday, July 25. Tash and Ed team up in a race against the clock, culminating in a steamy near-kiss; Vanessa tells a white lie that becomes more complicated than the truth. ■ Thursday, July 26. Guilty Tash fears she’s ruined things with Ed; Toadie takes his support of Sonya to the extreme. ■ Friday, July 27. Paul struggles with Zoe’s increasing investment in his family; stung by the online response to the letter Chris published about their fight, Summer realises just how selfish she’s been.
Home And Away Seven. 7pm, Weeknights ■ Monday, July 23. Indi is confused about Romeo's mixed signals, Sasha tells Casey how she feels and Casey tries to protect Ruby from his father. Gina is concerned that Jett is hiding his feelings about his real father ■ Tuesday, July 24. Indi leaves Romeo waiting for her, Heath realises Danny hasn't changed and Casey plays double-agent. Gina sets up Jett only to realise she was wrong. ■ Wednesday, July 25. Harvey struggles with the custody battle over Lottie and Heath tells Danny he doesn't want anything more to do with him. Brax is stuck in the middle of a drug deal from hell. ■ Thursday, July 26. Lottie learns the truth about her brother's death and Darcy asks Bianca if she's Heath's girlfriend. Brax takes control of the messed-up drug deal. ■ Friday, July 27. Natalie and Brax become closer, Lottie decides to go with her mother. Dex and April decide to move in together.
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Patti Newton spoke about the late Mary Hardy, in her Monday night spot on 3AW Nightline with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady. Patti spoke of a segment in which Mary Hardy appeared with Bert Newton on Good Morning Australia. Mary Hardy died in January 1985. GMA started in 1992-93. Geoffrey Rush will introduce the cast of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at a media function to be held at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Monday. John -Michael Howson will host a trip to the northeastern part of the United States in Spring. A number of his travelling group, from a previous American tour, have re-signed for the 2012 journey.
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RADIO PLAYS AT SOUTHERN FM
Country Crossroads info@country crossroads.com.au ● Big Breakfast Show. Southern FM 88.3. Tues. 6am-9am. ● Country Crossroads. Casey Radio 97.7. Wed. 10pm-12 Midnight
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STATUE FOR SLIM
■ A fundraising appeal has been launched to help build a statue of Australian country music legend Slim Dusty and his wife Joy McKean . The statue will be placed in a prominent position in central Tamworth, commemorating the couple's immense contribution to Australian country music and to Tamworth, Country Music Capital. Slim died on September 19, 2003, while Joy has continued to be a vigorous and committed participant in the Tamworth Festival.
● Jessie Doring and presenter Terri Adams.
● Technical Producer Raymond Simms records
● Kate Hansen, Judith Kerr, Vivienne Burrows, Trish Hunt
● Barbara Mendleson, Zoran Babic, Gabriella Pertel
● Actors Eric Heyes and Maggie Morrison
● Cellist Kristy de la Rambelya provided live music
COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
■ The Academy was created in 2009 and is unique to Tamworth. No other program of this nature exists for the music industry in Australia, or globally. Countless College and Academy graduates are now successful performers, songwriters, and musicians in country music, and other genres. There are now more than 500 graduates from these courses.
BARHAM COUNTRY STAMPEDE
■ The Barham Country Music Stampede is scheduled to run from July 29 to August 5. Country music lovers from all over Australia join together annually for the event held at Club Barham set on the Murray River. Musicians perform in both the clubs concert room and the more intimate coffee lounge where fans can get an up close and personal musical experience from the artists.
TOMMY AT HAMER HALL
■ Guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel (CGP) will perform at Hamer Hall on August 11 as part of his Live and Acoustic tour of Australia. The recipient of the title CGP (Certified Guitar Player) and two time Grammy nominee was recently named as the worlds greatest acoustic guitar player by Guitar magazine. More information www.tommyemmanuel.com - Rob Foenander
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On This Day
Wednesday, July 18
Thursday, July 19
Friday, July 20
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, July 22
Monday, July 23
Tuesday, July 24
■ US comedian Red (Richard) Sjkelton was born in 1913. He died aged 84 in 1997. South African leader Nelson Mandela is 94. Olympian Shirley De La Hunty (Strickland) was born in 1924. She died in 2004 (78). Actor Shaun Micaullef was born in 1962 (50).
■ Brian May, guitarist with Queen, us 65. TV presenter Catriona Rowntree is 41. She was born in Sydney in 1971. Actress Nikki Osborne is 31. She was born in Brisbane. AFL players Paul Couch and Andrew Bews are 48. American singer George Hamilton IV was born in 1937 (75).
■ Australian actress Vivean Gray was born in England in 1924 (88). Hazel Hawke is 83. American actress Natalie Wood was born in 1938. She died aged 43 in 1981. Radio-TV man Ken Sparkes was born in Sydney in 1940. He is 72 today.
■ US author Ernest Hemingway was norn in 1899. He died aged 61 in 1961. Comic author Don Knotts was born in 1924. He died aged 81 in 2006. Australian actor Michael Caton was born in Queensland in 1943 (69). He played Uncle Harry in The Sullivans.
■ Comedian Dan Rowan was born in 1922. He died aged 65 in 1987. English actor Terence Stamp was born in London in 1939 (73). US actress Selena Gomez was born in Texas in 1992 (20). She was in Wizards of Waverly Place.
■ Bert Newton was born in North Fitzroy in 1938 (74). Actress Abigail (Rogan) was born in London in 1946 (66). Collingwood football legend Tony Shaw is 52. Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is 45 (1967). Australian actress Bec Cartwright was born in Sydney in 1983 (29).
■ Jimmy Tunz is 30. Painter Arthur Boyd was born in Murrumbeena in 1920. He died aged 78 in 1999. US comedienne Ruth Buzzi was born in 1936 (76). Actor Michael Richards (Kramer in Seinfeld) was born in Calver City, California, in 1948 (64).
Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of the Birthday Bulletin for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates. Find out more at www.birthdaybulletin.com.au
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Observer Showbiz AUDITIONS ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: Baby July 19 at 7.00pm at the Phoenix HQ, Leeds St., East Doncaster. Co-directors: Craig Maloney and Renee Maloney; Musical Director: Stewart Garrett; Choreographer: Renee Maloney. Audition bookings: auditions@phoenixtheatrecompany.org or 9012 5897. ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Next to Normal July 22 from 1.00pm and July 23 from 7.30pm at MDX Studios, Unit 2/1 Akuna Drive, Williamstown (Melways 55 H6). Director: Shaun Kingma; Musical Director: Tyson Legg; Movement: Nadia Gianinotti. Audition bookings: 1300 881545 www.wmtc.org.au ■ Mornington CEF Players: Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story July 24, 26 from 8.00pm at the Bellamy Hall, (St Peter's), Albert St., Mornington. Audition bookings: 5975 6671. ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Murder at the Music Hall - Music Hall with a Difference July 28 at 3.00pm and July 30 at 7.30pm at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Road, Research. Director: Lisa Inman. Email: inman_lisa@ hotmail.com ■ Fab Nobs: The Drowsy Chaperone July 28 9.00am4.00pm and July 29 1.00pm-6.00pm. Director: Karl McNamara; Musical Director: Vicki Quinn. To be performed in November at the Fab Factory in Bayswater. Audition bookings: FabDrowsyChaperone@gmail.com or call 0414 367 062. ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Slim Chance (by Peter Gordon) July 30 at 7.00pm at The Shed - Factory 4, 22 Jesmond Road, Croydon. Director: Helen Ellis. Audition booings: ellisproductions@me.com ■ MDMS (Mountain District Musical Society): Aida July 30 from 8.00pm and August 1 from 7.45pm at the Vermont South Community Centre, Karobran Drive, Vermont South. .Director: Robbie Carmellotti; Musical Director: Jessica Barlow; Choreographers: Joel Anderson and Kaela Brushett. Audition bookings: auditions@mdms.org.au or 0417 331 071.
SHOWBIZ BRIEFS
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Twisted Broadway makes its Melbourne return at 8pm on Monday (July 23) at BMW Edge, Federation Square. Featuring Australia’s premiere music theatre performers singing songs originally written for the opposite gender, Twisted Broadway is an annual charity concert that is fast becoming a staple of Australia’s musical theatre calendar. Hosted by the talented Melissa Bergland, who will debut her musical theatre talents, and Rhonda Burchmore, audiences will be entertained by cast members from Australia’s hit musical productions, including Annie, Legally Blonde, Moonshadow, South Pacific, A Chorus Line, Next To Normal and more.
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Arts Access Australia has announced that Emma Bennison will take on the role of its new CEO later this year. Emma is well known as a leader within Australia’s arts and disability sector, both for her role at the head of Access Arts Queensland and as a professional singer/ songwriter and composer in her own right.
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The National Institute of Circus Arts is now inviting aspiring circus artists to submit their applications for entry into the 2013 Bachelor of Circus Arts course, with the opportunity to join the ranks of the acclaimed alumni who have passed through the institute’s doors over the past 11 years. As the only circus degree in Australia, NICA’s Bachelor of Circus Arts attracts applicants from across Australia and overseas. The course is a career opportunity for those with some background in physical training such as circus, sport, dance, physical theatre, gymnastics, acrobatics, martial arts, diving or trampoline and who dream of performing.
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The Australian Writers’Guild (AWG) has announced the nominees for the 45th AWGIE awards TELEMOVIE ORIGINAL Beaconsfield - Judi McCrossin Mabo - Susan Smith TELEVISION MINI-SERIES - ADAPTATION The Slap – Emily Ballou, Alice Bell, Brendan Cowell, Kris Mrksa with Cate Shortland Underbelly: Razor – Peter Gawler, Michaeley O’Brien, Felicity Packard and Jeffrey Truman TELEVISION MINI-SERIES - ORIGINAL Only one nomination and the winner will be announced on the night. TELEVISION - SERIES Spirited: If You See Her Say Hello – Alice Bell Offspring: Episode 206 - Michael Lucas Spirited: Living In Oblivion – Ian Meadows Spirited: I'll Close My Eyes - Jacquelin Perske The awards night will be on Friday, August 24 in Sydney.
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OSCAR WILDE AT HEIDELBERG SHOWS ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: The Importance of Being Earnest (Oscar Wilde) Until July 28 at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Wendy Drowley. Tickets: $25/$22 (not Seniors) Bookings: 9457 4117 or htc.org.au ■ Frankston Theatre Group: The Mousetrap (by Agatha Christie) Until July 21 at the George Jenkins Theatre, Monash University, McMahons Rd., Frankston. Tickets: $26.50 full price; $24.50 PSSU. Bookings: 1300 665 377 or 9905 1111. ■ Encore Theatre Inc: Sylvia (by A.R. Gurney) Until July 28 at the Clayton Community Centre Theatrette, Cnr Cooke St. and Centre Rd., Clayton. Director: Peter Newling. Tickets: $20/$18. Bookings: 1300 739 099 www.encoretheatre.com.au ■ Leongatha Lyric Theatre: Rent Until July 28 at Mesley Hall, Leongatha Secondary College, Nerrena Rd., Leongatha. Bookings: 5662 3940 www.lyrictheatre.net.au ■ PLOS Musical Theatre: Hairspray July 27 - August 4 at the Frankston Arts Centre. Director: Danny Ginsberg; Musical Director: Sue Fletcher: Choreographer: Steven Rostron. Tickets: $43 full price, $38 concession. Bookings: www.plos.asn.au ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Rabbit Hole (by David Lindsay Abaire) July 27 - August 11 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Horrie Leek. Tickets: $25/ $23. Bookings: 1300 650 209. ■ The 1812 Theatre: Brilliant Lies August 9 - September 1 at 8.00pm, matinees at 4.00pm at the 1812 Theatre, 3-5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Zina Carman. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 9758 3964 www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Peridot Theatre Inc: The Shell Seekers August 10 - 25, 2.15pm matinees on August 12, 18 and 4.00pm twilight performance on August 19 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Christine Grant. Tickets: $23/$20. Bookings: 1300 138645 (toll free for landlines), 9898 9090 (for mobiles). ■ The Basin Theatre Company: Out of Order (by Ray Cooney) August 10 - September 1 at 8.00pm; 2pm matinees on August 12, 19, 26 at 2.00pm, at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Tickets: $22 incl. refreshments and program. Bookings: 1300 784 668 between 7.00 and 9.00pm or online at www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ Aspect Inc.: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas August 10 (Gala Night), 11, 16, 17, 18 at 8.00pm, August 11, 18 at 2.00pm and August 12 at 5.00pm at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Tickets: $30/$25/$20 (Gala Night $35/$30/$25). Bookings: www.aspecttheatre.com or 9580 8415 during business No hours. ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Woman In Black (by Stephen Malatratt, based on the novel by Susan Hill), August 22 - September 8 at 8.15pm, 2.00pm matinees on August 26, September 2 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Loretta Bishop. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9735 1777. www.lilydaleatc.com ■ Altona City Theatre: The Boy From Oz Until July 28 at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Pde., Altona. Director: Narelle Bonnici and Samantha Heskett; Musical Director: Daniel Heskett; Choreographer: Narelle Bonnici and Samantha Heskett. Tickets: $30/ $27. Bookings: www.altonacitytheatre.com.au
● Paul McCarthy (left) and Michael Dalley in Mademoiselle, playing at fortyfivedownstairs from August 1 – 19. Photo: Ponch Hawkes ■ High Performance Company presents the premiere of Mademoiselle by Michael Dalley. This ‘gothic camp’ music theatre review is being presented from August 1-19 at fortyfivedownstairs. Songwriter, lyricist and composer Dalley explores the cruel underbelly of bitterness and backstabbing and says that Mademoiselle pays homage to Jean Genet’s The Maids and the process of ridicule for the sake of ridicule. Featuring and created by Dalley and Paul McCarthy, with original music by composerand pianist John Thorn, Mademoiselle will see this pair collaborating, overdressing andoveracting as two repressed and slightly tortured manservants in a champagne cocktail ofwit with an extra dash of bitters. Employed by a billionairess who leaves for a night at the opera, the manservants are leftalone in her boudoir and sift through her rubbish – delving into a musical orgy of scorn andvitriol and act out their fantasies of revenge and mockery in the form of a musical revue. Multi-award winning Dalley writes cruel, satirical musicals that mock art, culture, fashion,government, economies and sometimes individuals – his previous work has receivedcritical-acclaim and a large audience following. Dalley and McCarthy only collaboratedfor the first time in 2006, creating Intimate Apparel, which was nominated for four GreenRoom Awards and had seasons at the Melbourne Fringe Festival and Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Season: August 1-19 Times: 8pm Tuesday – Saturday, 5pm Sunday Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Duration: 60 minutes, no interval. Tickets: $35 full, $28 concession, $25 preview (8pm Tuesday, July 31) Bookings: 9662 9966 or www.fortyfivedownstairs.com
PIRATES IN ELTHAM
■ Olivia Hughes (left), Celina Anderson and Breanna Sizeland play the three daughters in Eltham Little Theatre’s production of Pirates of Penzance Junior, being presented until July 22 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Tickets: $20/$16. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.com.au
● Olivia Hughes (left), Celina Anderson and Breanna Sizeland
LOCAL THEATRE
● Ashlee Zaharin rehearses her lead role of Tracy Turnblad in PLOS Musical Theatre’s production of Hairspray, being presented from July 27 – August 4 at the Frankston Arts Centre. The show’s director is Danny Ginsberg, musical direction is by Sue Fletcher and the choreographer is Steven Rostron. Tickets: $43 full price,$38 concession. Bookings: www.plos.asn.au
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Leaning to port - that’s the spirit! ■ For wine buffs the historic cellars of Seppeltsfield, in the heart of South Australia’s Barossa Valley, are a very, very special place indeed. Because here visitors – wine buff or not – are surrounded by casks of port from every vintage since 1878. That was when Benno Seppelt, eldest son of Silesian-born Seppeltsfield founder Joseph, laid down a barrel of his best to commemorate the opening of the family’s new cellar. There are European wineries with older wines than these, but nowhere is there a collection that can match the Seppeltsfield continuum. And those who take a Seppeltsfield Centenary Tour ($85) are encouraged to find their birth-year cask, and are then offered a taste of “their” deep golden tawny liquid that sticks to the side of the glass. Each year, Seppeltsfield bottles and releases a small quantity of 100-yearold port, and a taste of that is also included in the tour. It’s quite amazing to see the reaction of visitors sipping a wine made three years before the Gallipoli campaign, and the same year Fanny Durack won Australia’s first female Olympic gold medal in the 100-metre swim at the 1912 Stockholm Games. You can buy this century-old wine at the cellar door. And while its $975 for 375ml it’s actually quite a bargain, especially when you consider that the loss through evaporation from a bar-
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Blackjack: weather plays a hand ■ Blackjack Vineyards in the old apple and pear growing district of the Harcourt Valley just south of Victoria’s Bendigo, is one of those places fortunate enough to enjoy Indian Summer autumns whose cool nights and warm clear days allow the grapes to ripen just ever so nice and slowly. Such was the case in 2010 although the area also had more rain than usual during summer. But this did not impact on the vines’ fruit quality, giving Blackjack’s owners and winemakers, Ian McKenzie and Ken Pollack plenty of good fruit into the winery over an almost leisurely two weeks of vintage in April. Their 2010 Cabernet Merlot particularly benefited from such a good vintage, and with the style constantly gaining in popularity this is one to look for for enjoyment now, or to put away to development in the cellar over the next decade: we’re prepared to suggest now that it’ll be looked upon then as a classic of the style. With loads of red fruits and hints of chocolate on the nose, it’s got a lovely palate that’s soft and supple with a solid core of concentrated berry fruits and ripe tannins; pay around $25$30 and enjoy as we did with lamb shanks in a red wine and tomato sauce accompanied by a creamy potato mash.
One For Lunch ■ It is 30 years since it launched in 1982 and Lindauer can now lay claim to being New Zealand’s most popular sparkling wine brand, its most-exported bubbly, and as well hold pride of place as having been its country’s first commercially available local methode traditionnelle. And it’s enjoying good sales here in Australia, a well-priced Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvee NV selling at around just $20. Made from Pinot Noir (75 per cent) and Chardonnay (25 per cent) from Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay, it was held on lees for 2½ years before release to make for an ideal party-room drop that like other Lindauer Special Reserves has earned it such nice commendations from critics as “unexpectedly Champagne-like.”
Pictured ■ Partner this with lamb shanks in a red wine and tomato sauce. ■ New Zealand bubbly that’s “unexpectedly Champagne-like.”
rel over a hundred years – and quaintly called the Angels’ Share – is something like 80 per cent. Lucky angels! In terms of both size and age of operation, the opposite extreme of the spectrum to Seppeltsfield can be found at Bob McLean’s McLean’s Farmgate, a small vineyard perched atop the windswept Menglers Hill, right on the dividing line between the Barossa and Eden Valleys. But the recognition of history and tradition is still pervasive.The vines here look different to most others in the area, and for good reason. Bob reckons he’s the first in the Barossa for about 45 years to plant and train his vines as self-supporting bushes rather than on trellises, just as the valley’s European founders did in the 1850s. “It’s not as efficient in yields or in use of manpower,” he admits. “But I’m sure it produces better fruit and that’s ultimately what I’m looking for.” He and his wife Wilma also graze some rare sheep — a cross between demara, an African desert breed, and dorper, in turn a cross between dorset and persian breeds. The result is renowned for the leanness of its meat and is part of the McLeans’ commitment to an extremely proud local food culture, one that has been made internationally famous by the likes of Maggie Beer. Probably the best place to appreciate the strength of that culture is the Barossa Farmers Market, held each Saturday morning in Vintners Sheds on the outskirts of Angaston. It’s a lively, friendly place where bakers, cheese-makers, smallgoods manufacturers, butchers, olive growers, breeders of game birds, orchardists, gardeners and purveyors of mouth-watering condiments trade cheek by jowl and compete with each other in spruiking the invaluable role of the Barossa as one of Australia’s great premium food bowls. Accommodation wise, the Barossa Valley is packed with B&Bs and there’s the usual smattering of country pubs and family motels, but in terms of genuinely luxurious offerings it’s very hard to go beyond Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, just outside Rowland Flat, the village whose local stream, Jacob’s Creek, has placed it well and truly on the world’s wine map. The Novotel offers a range of comfortable rooms, classy restaurant, Endota spa facilities, heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, gymnasium and direct access to the adjacent 18-hole Tanunda Pines Golf Course. And you really do need a vehicle to take advantage of the Barossa experience. It’s a relatively large place, based on a range of villages well worth visiting — Tanunda, Angaston and Lyndoch among them. We chose an economic near-new Hyundai Getz from DriveAway Holidays that has very competitive offerings both here in around Australia and in Europe and North America Seppeltsfield Winery – 08 8568 6217. www. seppeltsfield.com.au McLeans Farmgate – 08 8564 3340. www.mcleansfarm.com Barossa Farmers Market –0402 026 882. barossafarmersmarket.com Novotel Barossa Valley Resort — 08 8524 0000. novotelbarossa.com DriveAway Holidays – 1300 363 500. www.driveaway.com.au Barossa Valley Tourism – 1300 852 982. www.barossa.com
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BLUE DIAMOND NOMINATIONS ■ The Melbourne Racing Club is ecstatic with the number of nominations received for their major two year old attraction the Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes next year. In total 1061 yearlings were nominated for the $1 million Group One Classic. Leading the nominations was leading Australian trainer, Gai Waterhouse, with 72 entries. That number represents an increase of 14 on Waterhouse's 2012 troupe, and comes on the back of a stellar season in which just two horses - Samaready and Sizzlingstood between her and a clean sweep of the nation's juvenile features. Gai dominated the Sydney scene with her brilliant two year-old Pierro, who won the Golden Slipper and the sires in brilliant fashion. Among the top nominations were Darley Australia with 68 and David Hayes with 67 ahead of Caulfield-based pair, incumbent Diamond champion, Mick Price and premier Victorian trainer, Peter Moody, with 58 and 50 youngsters entered respectively. Leading sire, Fastnet Rock, heads the top stallion list with 73 of his progeny nominated, followed by a pair of first-crop sires, Northern Meteor (57), and Sebring (53). Yearlings nominated for the Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes gain automatic entry for the 2013 Blue Sapphire, a $250,000, 1200 metre race for three-year-olds scheduled to be run during next year's BMW Caulfield Cup Carnival. This year's Blue Sapphire will be run on Caulfield Guineas Day, on the first Saturday of the MRC Carnival. The 2013 Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Series commences with the Blue Diamond Previews (listed, 1000 metres) on Australia Day, in January next year. These will be followed by the Blue Diamond Preludes (Group 3, 1100 metres) on February 9, climaxing with the
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Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes over 1200 metres on Saturday February 23, 2013.
It’s Peter again! ■ As if he hasn't got enough stars in his stables, Peter Moody has added another very smart sprinter in former Queenslander, Ready to Rip. Not only did the four-year-old win in a tenacious manner, but it brought Moody's 200th win for the season. Peter's great successes is put down to sheer hard work and he is always ready to praise his great team at Caulfield, and also those who look after his team when they are spelling especially the star of the stable Black Caviar. Back to Ready to Rip, the four year-old son of top sire More Than Ready, had the form on the board
when in the Sunshine State under the care of Andrew Williamson, having won four races for him and placed another four times. Moody said after his win first up at Flemington up the straight, that he done nothing special on the track at Caulfield, but he goes about his work very professionally, and has done a good job first time up the straight and at Flemington. Bred by Magic Millions boss, Gerry Harvey, Ready to Rip, was purchased by former De Beers owner, Barry Greenup, for only $55,000 at the 2009 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales. Now a six-time winner in only 18 starts, he has returned connections a handy $310,000. His win in the feature sprint event at Flemington is one of 6000 races won by Magic Millions graduates this season alone.
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Wish for the kids ■ I will have the privilege of hosting a big day for unfortunate children at Moonee Valley on Saturday August 4. I was approached by Emily Mc Leod, the Marketing Co-Coordinator of the Moonee Valley Racing Club ,to run the day with many guest speakers and I will do some tips for
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● Gai Waterhouse Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 all those attending this three-course luncheon very worthy cause. and beverages, plus The Moonee Valley all the goodies and Racing Club is pleased plenty of winners is to announce a new part- $150 for Members and nership with the Make- $160 for non-memA-Wish Foundation, bers. Australia. It should be a great The partnership has day and a very worthy been formed to help raise awareness and cause; I am looking much-needed funds forward to doing my for the trusted Austra- bit. lian charity. Make-A-Wish brings hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions at a time ■ It is smiles all needed most, by grant- round that Victorian ing them a cherished jockeys are to receive a pay rise. wish. They will keep To celebrate the partnership, the MVRC their status as the highwill be holding a est paid jockeys in the Wishes Raceday Lun- land when the State's cheon on Saturday Au- 145 jockeys will regust 4. ceive an average of It will be held in the 3.2 per cent more over Committee Room at the next three years. Moonee Valley and will The new agreefeature guest speak- ment comes into action ers, lunch, entertain- on August 1. ment, racecourse enThe riding fee per try, race book and a mount will increase memorabilia auction, from $171 to $175 this including items such as action shots of coming racing season. This will rise to $ Black Caviar, Makybe 186 a ride, after that. Diva, Phar Lap etc. New South Wales To help the kids, riders are paid $ 162 give Moonee Valley a ring on 1-300 79 79 59. per ride. - Ted Ryan Cost for a beautiful
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Sulky Snippets ■ Smythes Creek (Ballarat) co-trainers Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin continued their fantastic season, when Mach Three/ Gold Sarn filly Shake It Mama bred and raced by Heathcote's David Sheppard snared the $75,000 (Group 1) Australian Oaks at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday, registering her 12th success in 23 outing for stakes of $213,170. Driven by Chris Alford, Shake It Mama led throughout from gate two, coasting to the wire untouched by 5.9 metres in advance of Louvre (three back the markers) and Ymbro Toto which trailed the winner. The mile rate 1-58.1. ■ Kerryn Manning snared the Flying Horse Bistro 2-Y-0 Pace over 2200 metres at Ballarat with ex-Kiwi gelding Itz Dreamin Jonesy in a rate of 2-04.8. Settling three back along the markers from gate four with Bettors De Beau leading from gate five, Itz Dreamin Jonesy (Bettors Delight/Itz Got The Giggles) faced the breeze from the bell and hard driven just got there over Supaliner which trailed the leader, with the first starter Rising Power third. ■ Elliminyt (Colac) trainer Mark Driscoll combined with Hamilton reinsman Caleb Lewis to land the Remingtons Insurance Brokers Pace for C0 class (mares) over 1710 metres at Bray Raceway Ballarat on Wednesday with Fremarksflauntit, a 5-Y-0 daughter of Life Sign and Ech Fillee.
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HRV calendar available ■ Harness Racing Victoria's brilliant 2012-13 season calendar is now available at all tracks throughout the state for $8. Listing all dates for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, the calendar can also be posted from HRV for $12.
Highlight at Stawell ■ The highlight of Monday (July 9) racing at Stawell, was the $10,000 Maori Legend, giving Two Year Old Trotters their last opportunity prior to competing in the Redwood at Maryborough - the victor being Yankee Spider/Hilltown Ashley gelding Hilltown Yankee for Sedgwick breeder/owner/trainer Shane Hall. Driven by Chris Alford, Hilltown Yankee from barrier six led for the majority of the 2175 metre journey in easily accounting for the roughie Ships Shui which trailed and Packed Up Early which overcame a bad beginning to finish third. In winning Hilltown Yankee registered his third success in 10 outings, returning a mile rate of 2-11.2.
Veterans salute judges ■ A pair of veterans crossed the line in first place at the end of the 2575 metre Hyland Sportswear Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class at Cranbourne on Tuesday, when 11-Y-0 Wagon Apollo/Ritadaft gelding Master Kiesey with Brian Gath aboard scored. Driven a gem of a race, Master Kiesey trained by Brian Kiesey all the way from St Arnaud came from 20 metres to lead, before taking a trail on the favourite - South Australian Siegfried. Allowing the 40 metre backmarker Shes Commando to move outside the leader approaching the home turn, Gath showed no interest in the sprint lane, allowing Master Kiesey to ease one/one on turning. Given full rein on straightening, Master Kiesey having his 214th outing, let rip like a gazelle to bound away and score by 18.5 metres in 2-10.1 from Shes Commando, with Siegfried a further 16.5 metres away in third place.
Sweet trip at Shepp. ■ Echuca's Steve Lindberg has 5-Y-0 Blissful Hall/ Liberated mare Chess Timer airborne at present, chalking up a best ever performance to snare the Central Tyre Service Pace for C2 class over 2190 metres at Shepparton on Wednesday. Taking a mares concession, Chess Timer from gate two spent the entire race without cover, shadowing the pacemaker Elsu Storm which flew across the face of the field from outside the front row. Always travelling sweetly, Chess Timer raced past the leader on the final bend and dashed away to score most impressively in advance of Western Rustler along the sprint lane from four back the markers, with Niquero (three wide last lap from last) third. The mile rate 1-59.9.
This Week’s Meetings ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wednesday - Hamilton/Echuca, Thursday - St Arnaud @ Charlton/Kilmore, Friday - Mildura/Melton, Saturday - Shepparton, Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday - Geelong, Tuesday - Ballarat.
Horses To Follow ■ Conflict Of Interest, Run Floyd Run, Rising Power, Ubilix, Allawart Ugo, Sals Mo, Supaliner.
MIGHTY DAY AT MARYBOROUGH ■ The cream of squaregaiting talent descended on Maryborough on Sunday (July 15), for the 27th running of the $50,000 Redwood Classic, a Group 1 feature for Two Year Old Trotters over 2190 metres, sponsored by Michael Taranto's Seelite Windows & Doors. Also on the program was the $75,000 (Group 1) Seelite Windows & Doors Victoria Trotters Derby over 2690 metres and the $9000 Peter Egan Rentravision Trotters Free For All over 2190 metres. Sedgwick neighbours Ross Graham and Shane Hall quinellaed the Redwood, with Graham's Son Of Sonoko defeating Hall's Hilltown Yankee in a mile rate of 2-07.1, well outside the race record of 2-04.7 set by Maidstone Miss in 2011. Raced by twin brothers Ross and Leigh Graham, trained and driven by Ross, Son Of Sonoko from the extreme draw stepped safely to settle six back along the markers, moving to be four back after the hot favourite Blitzpthemcalder and Bellmac Cody (five back the markers) both galloped (Blitzthemcalder when challenging the front runner Hilltown Yankee for the lead running off the back straight on the first occasion). Moving to be one/one racing for the bell after The Boss Man which had galloped shortly after the start when in front, then making up valuable ground to lead the outside division with a circuit to travel, Son Of Sonoko travelled kindly for the final lap poised to pounce. Easing three wide on the home turn, Son Of Sonoko a gelded son of Sundon and Sonoko put pay to his rivals in a couple of bounds, racing clear over the concluding stages to score by 4.5 metres over the ever reliable Hilltown Yankee which had won the Maori Legend the previous Monday, with Dora Pepperell third after following the leader and The Boss Man an impressive fourth. Kiwi visitor Bonechip also galloped in the back straight on the first occasion putting an end to his chances, while Blitzthemcalder was on his worst behavior tailing out.. ★★★ Parwan trainer/driver Jodi Quinlan was all smiles after winning the Derby aboard Last Sunset/Maramas Invasion gelding Sunset Invasion much to the delight of owner Sharon Garbutt and husband David.
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Given the run of the race from the pole trailing the pacemaker Aldebaran Shades which led easily from outside the front row being shadowed by the well fancied Triumphant Monarch, Sunset Invasion was always travelling on a tight rein, while the favourite Cyclone U Bolt (gate two on the second line) was perfectly poised one/one for Mark Purdon who surprisingly showed no interest in vacating the prime spot to challenge the leader when the pace was a dawdle. With no moves being made until the last lap when Cyclone U Bolt eventually eased three wide to issue a challenge, Aldebaran Shades looked set to sizzle home after such an easy time, but started to give out signals of distress on straightening. Gaining the upper hand in the shadows of the post, Cyclone U Bolt was grabbed by Sunset Invasion along the sprint lane right on the wire to score by a head in 2-06.9 (last half 57.7 - quarter 28.5), with Aldebaran Shades 1.6 metres away in third place and Triumphant Monarch a further 8.6 metres back fourth. ★★★ Evergreen Earl/Eilish Mac 8-Y-0 gelding Earl Of Mot chalked up his 31st victory when successful in the Peter Egan Free For All. Trained at Melton by Lance Justice and driven by John Caldow, Earl Of Mot led for the majority of the trip in safely holding Kasyanov at bay after trailing, with I Didnt Do It running home late from last to finish third at his first outing since February. The mile rate 2-01.1. ★★★ A highlight on the day was the running of the Thompson Timber Saddlery & Grain Maffra Monte over 1690 metres where the horses were ridden, victory going to Chris Lang aboard 6-Y-0 Sundon/Insulated geld-
ing Aleppo Sunrise. Trained by Chris who over the past few years has made Redwood Day his own, the class runner of the field, overcame a 20 metre equal backmark to blitz his rivals by 24 metres in advance of Optimum and Lastingimpressions in a mile rate of 2-07.2. ★★★ On a huge afternoon, other winners were: Chevals Racer (David Aiken), Dark Jasper (Luke Steenhuis), Donkiri (Carlo Corso - Peter Wells), Kyvalley Blur (Chris Lang), Mister Zion (Geoff Webster), Theywannacallmesue (Robert Shellie - Nathan Jack) and Trappers Puzzle (Gary Bailey - Rod Petroff).
Three wide ■ It's great to see Marong trainer John McDermott having success of late with Art Major/Paris Avenue filly Whata Avenue who brought up three wins in her past four outings when victorious in the Alabar 3Y-0 Pace over 2190 metres at Shepparton. Driven by Gavin Lang, Whata Avenue trailed three wide from gate three on the second line, before assuming control. Dictating terms to a nicety, Whata Avenue scored by 2.9 metres in 202.6 from Mumma Mia Lombo which trailed after leading out from the pole, with Hoppy Joe (three back the markers) third on debut.
Mostly led ■ Elmore's Keith Cotchin snared the Quest Shepparton Pace for C0 class over 1690 metres at Shepparton with Bettors Delight/Galleons Bud filly Rubeelee. Driven by Greg Sugars, Rubeelee led for most of the journey, accounting for Uknowyouwantto and the Riverina visitor Great Investment.
■ Melton mentor Geoff Walker's Life Sign/Mirra Mirra filly Fairest One Youare chalked up her fourth victory in 16 outings when successful in the Ultrasigns Pace for C0 class over 2080 metres at Cranbourne on Tuesday. Driven by Parwan's Jodi Quinlan, Fairest One Youare from the pole was given the run of the race trailing the heavily supported Blazeaway Macray (gate three), enjoying a lovely trip throughout. Using the sprint lane, Fairest One Youare finished best to score by a half head only from a game Sals Mo which worked to face the breeze, with Blazeaway Macray weakening over the concluding stages to be 1.7 metres away in third place. The mile rate 2-01.7.
Sent forward from outside ■ Bacchus Marsh trainer Alan Tubbs and daughter Amy looked like providing multiple winners on paper at Cranbourne with Blazeaway Macray, Melpark Maestro and Black Caprice all definite chances but it wasn't to be, with only long odds-on favourite Black Caprice ($1.30) saluting in the Farmhand Pace for C1 class over 1609 metres. Sent forward from outside the front row (only five across the front line), Black Caprice was handed the lead on a platter by Greg Sugars aboard Go El Zhar, before treating his rivals with contempt, winning in a breeze from Go El Zhar and Stylish Jasper along the sprint lane from four back the markers in a slick rate of 1-56. A colt by Armbro Operative from Sexy Lexy Whitby, Black Caprice has fronted the starter 18 times for 6 wins.
Raced wide at Cranny ■ Rockbank trainer/driver Damian Wilson's honest 4-Y-0 John Street North/Trouble Chaton mare Latoya Lass brought up her eighth success in 36 race appearances, when victorious in the Rapidvite Pace for C1 class over 2080 metres at Cranbourne, leading throughout from gate three to defeat Justabitoffun (gate four) which trailed in a rate of 2-02.7, with Arctic Legacy third after racing wide.
Zoomed to the front ■ Long Forest husband and wife team of Andy & Kate Gath landed the SEN Sportsentral 2-Y-0 Pace over 1609 metres at Cranbourne with promising Blissful Hall/Weona Rena colt Bliss Man in a rate of 2-01.1. Zooming forward from outside the front line to arrest the lead from Easy Lightning (gate five), Bliss Man was never extended in winning by 6.5 metres in advance of Easy Lightning and Lethal Kiss (one/one - three wide home turn).
Sailed in sprint lane ■ Monegeetta's Lisa Miles was successful with Art Major/Lee Almahurst filly Thunder Fee in the Imperial Hotel Avenel 3-Y-0 Pace over 1690 metres at Shepparton on Wednesday July 11. Enjoying a sweet passage from gate two trailing the pacemaker Wounded after the polemarker and favourite Four Zoe galloped when in front on the first turn, Thunder Fee raced by Jason Busseschutt making her second race appearance, sailed home along the sprint lane to score in a rate of 2-01 from Wounded and Our Warwick Lad which moved to face the open at the bell after a bad beginning.
Victories at Geelong ■ Thursday's Geelong meeting was a good one for the Melton area, with Sporty Mac (Dianne Giles Leigh Sutton), Discrimination (Lance Justice Gavin Lang), Kid Coconut (John Nicholson - Rhys Nicholson) and Takeiteasyonme (Adam Kelly Gavin Lang) all winning their respective races.
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FAIRY TALE FOOTBALL DREAM COMES TRUE
■ So much happened in Round 16. What was the biggest highlight? On Friday night we had the overwhelming win by North Melbourne, Drew Petrie 7 goals in three quarters, over Carlton by 50 points. It confirms the arrival of North Melbourne as a genuine threat to this year’s finals race. This devastation of the Blues one week after it had destroyed Collingwood, knocking the Magpies off the top of the perch. Carlton and Collingwood clashes are a myth within themselves and can suffer severe aftershocks from the draining and challenging event. The loss of the most consistent warrior Kade Simpson was a devastating blow felt in the North Melbourne defeat. But North bounced back from its two points defeat by WCE. The facts are each weekend there will be surprise form turnarounds. Next Sunday Richmond, at lavish odds after it shock loss to GC Suns face the inform favourites North Melbourne at the MCG. It sounds stupid but I wouldn’t write off either Richmond or Carlton to bounce back. It is one of those seasons. Injuries and suspensions to top players are a vital factor. Surely Sydney Swans have now confirmed they are the form team with its 52 points destruction of WCE in Perth. The bookies re-jig the flag favourites every week. The Swans are their constant ‘honey-pot’. All these surprises are fantastic for the AFL and the promotion of our game – and none more-so than the GC Suns freakish win over Richmond. It deserves special coverage. What unfolded was history making AFL ‘folklore’. It was a mighty miracle for Gold Coast Suns season opening win with a ‘fairy-tale finish’ and a two points victory. It probably killed the Tigers chances to make the Final 8. In a seesawing game the Suns jumped Richmond to lead by 36 points in the first half. The Tigers fought back and had the game safely sewn up leading by 16 points with three minutes to play. The GC Suns Josh Caddy booted a mammoth 60 metre goal – now 10 points down. Then Jarrod Harbrow burst from the centre bounce and running ‘flatout’ kicked another – now 4 points down! But only 15 seconds on the clock. Ball back for the centre bounce. Zac Smith, the 206cm Suns ruckman, must win the hit-out. He does! The ball is forced to the Suns’ half forward flank. It is gathered on the boundary line by 20 years old Brandon Matera. He is challenged but sells the ‘dummy’. The kid swings onto his right foot, spots the Rugby League convert, ‘K’, Karmichael Hunt unattended at CHF. He hits him, ‘laceup’ on the chest with a perfect pass. Umpire Shane McInerney blows his whistle and pays ‘K’ the mark. The final siren sounds! It was not loud and clear as the 10,961 crowd packed into the famously named Cazaly Stadium in Cairns was in pandemonium. Was history about to be repeated? This time last year, same teams,
Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel same ground saw the Suns win their only game for the season? ‘K’s’ captain, champion Gary Ablett, ran to him and said, “don’t worry ‘K’ if you miss – we’ve still done well!” Now you could hear a pin drop! The ground was deathly quiet. The crowd held their breath. The commentators were whispering and ‘milking’ the unfolding drama. Listeners learned more about Hunt’s history in a few precious seconds as he lined-up the kick than in all his two years with the Suns. He was ready for his famous moment in his short AFL lifetime. Would he kick himself into AFL folklore history? The ball was perfectly dropped onto the boot. It went straight as an arrow. It was a goal! The GC Suns had won its flag! And the pent-up feelings of the small crowd by AFL standards burst forth with raucous fervour. It was a Premiership reception. This was more than a win for the GCSuns. It was a win for the AFL Commission, Andrew D and his staff, the GC Suns coaches and recruiters who enticed ‘K’ Hunt to take his chances and risk his football future. It is the first chapter, a ‘fairy-tale’ one to boot, of the AFL story growing our game in Queensland. Proof, positive - he who Dares to Dream - Wins! Perhaps the most stunned man in this saga was 41 years umpire Shane McInerney, umpiring his 344th AFL game. Catch a replay of this goal and you will see Shane behind Hunt in shock or appreciative amazement at the feat!
Onya Smokey! ■ I recently caught up with an old mate and former colleague Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson who told me that he has now broadcast a total of 1644 games of VFL/AFL football which is obviously a record for any commentator. ‘Smokey’ started his career at the ABC and broadcast his first game, Collingwood and Fitzroy, at Victoria Park in 1974. Of course, in those days it was football only on Saturday in Melbourne with perhaps Easter Monday, ANZAC Day and the Queen's Birthday thrown in for good measure. The finals were only played on Saturday.
How times have changed! This year ‘Smokey’ broadcast five matches in Round One and last year broadcast eight of the nine finals matches. ‘Smokey’ broadcast the recent North Melbourne/West Coast game from Bellerive Oval. It was the 25th venue that he has broadcast a VFL/AFL match from perhaps another record. ‘Smokey’ is currently in his 14th season as the main Melbourne commentator for Fairfax Radio's 6PR in Perth and still feels there are a few seasons left in the tonsils. He still loves broadcasting the footy but doesn't find the game as an attractive spectacle as it was in the halcyon days of the 70s and 80s. Well done ‘Smokey’ – keep up the good work!
Top End footy ■ Partnership investment combined with the wisdom, vision and passion of AFL great Michael Long will deliver a new state-of-the-art learning and leadership centre for young Territorians. In Darwin , Federal Ministers Simon Crean and Warren Snowdon joined NT Chief Minister Paul Henderson, Michael Long, the AFL and NT Senator Trish Crossin to announce $15 million for the Michael Long NT Thunder Learning and Leadership Centre. Mr Crean said a strong investment partnership between the Federal and Territory governments and the AFL will bring the centre to life. “The Federal Government is investing $11 million in the centre at TIO Stadium – $7.5 million through the second round of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) and $3.5 million through the Aboriginal Benefit Account – which distributes royalties from mining on Aboriginal land,” Mr Crean said. “This centre is about developing passion for sport but channelling it into life skills to reinforce the importance of education and closing the gap. “This project joins the dots between having broad benefits for young Territorians, leveraging other funding sources and delivering a strong social and economic dividend. “It’s also another example of a project located in a capital city, but one that services remote centres right across the Territory.
“RDAF is more than a regional investment program, it is driving cultural change – demonstrating what is possible when you prioritise, build partnerships and leverage funding from a range of sources. “This project was unsuccessful in the first round of RDAF, but the applicants learnt from the feedback, strengthened the partnership and persisted with the project. Partnership and persistence have paid dividends.” Ms Macklin said the $3.5 million from the Aboriginals Benefit Account would enable the centre to provide a caring and supportive environment for remote Aboriginal students to undertake their studies and experience life in a major urban area. “A key focus of the centre will be working with Aboriginal students from remote locations to increase their confidence and participation at school,” Ms Macklin said. “Encouraging young people, particularly those from remote communities, to go to school regularly gives them the best start for a bright future.” The Aboriginals Benefit Account holds and distributes statutory royalty equivalent monies generated from mining on Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory for projects that benefit Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory. Mr Henderson said the centre will discover and support the future stars of the AFL. “The Territory is known for producing the most talented AFL players in the country and we’re investing $2.5 million in this facility to educate and train the AFL stars of tomorrow in our own backyard,” Mr Henderson said. “The Territory has a bright future and so do Territory kids - this centre will not only provide them with the opportunity to develop their sporting skills and career, it will also provide unique education and training programs to help with future employment opportunities.” The AFL has invested $1.5 million into the project, underlining the importance of the Northern Territory to the code. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the AFL, Gillon McLachlan, sees the Learning and Leadership Centre as a significant development for AFL football in the Territory. “The Northern Territory has long been a producer of elite talent, along with mass community engagement in foot ball,” Mr McLachlan said. “The Learning and Leadership Centre ties these two aspects together to strengthen football in the Territory and create outcomes in education and employment that promise widespread social benefit.” “We’re proud to stand alongside the Australian and Northern Territory Governments in helping make Michael Long’s vision a reality.” The Michael Long Centre will in-
Round 17 Friday, July 20 Geelong Cats vs. Essendon (ES) (N) Saturday, July 21 Collingwood vs. Hawthorn (MCG) Adelaide Crows vs. West Coast Eagles (AS) Gold Coast SUNS vs. Brisbane Lions (MS) (T) Western Bulldogs vs. Carlton (ES) (N) Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide (TIO) (N) Sunday, July 22 Sydney Swans vs. St Kilda (SCG) (E) Richmond vs. North Melbourne (MCG) Fremantle vs. GWS GIANTS (PS) (T)
● Michael Long clude state of the art facilities including: ■ Gymnasium; ■ Swimming pool and recovery facilities; ■ Lecture theatres and classrooms; and ■ Accommodation for 70. Essendon great Michael Long said the new academy will assist young Territorians to become strong role models, having a positive influence on their peers. “The Learning and Leadership Centre has been my dream for many years, and it will be a place where Territory kids can come to learn in a safe, modern environment but where they will also be immersed in footy, as it is our love of our national sport that unites us all,” Long said. “The centre will become a vital focal point for young Indigenous Territorians, equipping them with the skills to become leaders. “I am profoundly grateful for the support provided by the Federal Government, the NT Government, the Aboriginals Benefit Account committee and the AFL, who share my vision and passion for the project.” Mr Snowdon said football has an incredibly binding role in bush communities and benefits that go far beyond the field. “Harnessing kids love for football and linking it to improving education outcomes is a practical way to boost literacy, numeracy and attendance amongst Aboriginal children,” he said. “This centre will play a critical role in supporting kids both on the footy field and in the classroom.” Senator Crossin said RDAF was already making a significant difference around regional Australia with $150 million distributed to 35 projects through Round One last year including $6.75 million for Northern Territory projects. “Projects such as the Michael Long Centre have been given the green light because they leverage partnership and demonstrate clear long-term benefits for the community, including creating jobs.” Construction on the new centre will begin in coming months, and is scheduled for completion late next year. - Harry Beitzel
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