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BRIAN TAYLOR UNPLUGGED

By GREG NEWMAN of Jocks Journal

● Brian Taylor heads the 3AW football team

‘Here Comes The Night’ at Palais

● Vince Jones, Vika Bull and Joe Camilleri ■ The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is presenting Here Comes The Night, a celebration of the Van Morrison songbook.

Fans of Van Morrison's music will be able to enjoy his remarkable body of work as performed by Joe Camilleri, Vince Jones and Vika Bull at The Palais Theatre, St Kilda on Saturday, June 1 Joe Camilleri is the principal performer and Repertoire Director.

A legend of Australian contemporary rock music through his bands Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons and The Black Sorrows, Joe has been a Van Morrison fan from the first stirrings of his interest in music.

His knowledge of the Morrison songbook, combined with his understanding of Morrison's R&B, soul and Celtic arrangements make him the ideal celebrant of the genius of this enigmatic modern master.

Vince Jones is a regular headliner at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Here he joins Joe to bring his own skills to Morrison's jazz oriented arrangements.

Vika Bull's recent starring role in At Last: Etta James landed her under a solo spotlight and reminded music fans of the energy that she added to Joe's Black Sorrows.

To add to the line-up on stage will be The Voodoo Sheik and The Silo String Quartet.

Music Director is John McCall.

Venue: The Palais Theatre, St Kilda Date: Saturday, June 1 Tickets: Ticketmaster 136 100,www.ticketmaster.com.au Price: From $89 to $109

■ As a league footballer, Brian Taylor played 43 games for Richmond (1980-’84) and 97 games for Collingwood (19851989). In 1986 he kicked 100 goals and won the Coleman Medal.

When you were running around the footy field, did you ever dream of one day calling a game?

Not really until late in my career when I was about 26 or 27 did I ever think it would be a possibility.

But I used football when I was still playing to ensure that I got the opportunity to show people that I could do it, by accepting every interview that was asked of me which was not the done thing in those days as clubs didn’t want you doing interviews with the media.

But I knew if I was ever going to prove myself that was the way to do it.

In your early days on radio and TV, who were your mentors?

Harry Beitzel. I did some work for at a community station very early on. He was fantastic.

Peter Vlahos, who is from 6PR in Perth and was working at a community university station, and I did some work with him as well.

And there was ‘Smoky’ Dawson, who is one of the doyens of sport and broadcasting here in Australia - so those three guys were instumental in giving me an opportunity and teaching me.

So when did your commercial radio career commence?

In my last year of football in 1990 I got an opportunity to host a very early Saturday morning breakfast show on 3UZ, with Adrian Gallagher (Carlton) and a couple of other blokes, called The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.

From there it led to other opportunities at 3UZ, hosting a morning show for about three years and also hosting a very late evening show.

What’s the main point of difference when you are calling a game say on radio compared to television?

A really good question and you’ve got to separate the two as they are not the same. Calling on the radio is a very descriptive, emotional connection with the game so the people listening feel that emotion and connection.

Whereas TV is more than telling them the not so obvious. They, of course, can see the pictures and don’t want to be told what they are seeing. They want some other input as to predictions, how did he do that sort of thing, so it’s a very, very different call.

Can you relate an embarrassing radio or TV moment?

I’ve been doing it for nearly 20 years, so I guess it would be in the early days. You always get told that the golden rule is that the microphone is always on if you are anywhere near it and that is so very, very true.

I can’t tell you the story of radio station 6PR but needless to say it went live to air and it wasn’t very funny. And I always get told this by people that have been around longer than I have, never speak in front of mics - they could be live. I never believed them really until it happened to me.

Moving from Triple M to 3AW commentating on the football, did you have to change anything? Did the bosses at 3AW offer any advice or comments?

Not really. They wanted the same sort of thing although they are two distinctive radio stations and methodology is very different.

I never got told but I think within myself I knew that I had to adjust a little and become more conservative in what I did and not so ‘FM-ish’ in what I did.

But that was a really easy adjustment because that’s who I am and it didn’t concern me at all but I was never told from anyone in management that I had to change, it was just me realising that was the situation.

Tell us about your prep for a game. When do you front up for an AFL game? For example for a traditional Saturday game that would kick off just after 2pm?

It’s a continuous cycle of prep. It’s reading the papers every day, listening to every person on the radio and TV talking about the football and then you put that at the back of your mind until the weekend.

It’s a 10.30am arrive for me on a Saturday. We have a meeting at 11 o’clock and we’re on air at 12 o’clock basically.

And leave the ground about 6pm?

Yeah just after 6pm. We tend not to de-brief. We tend to get there earlier and decide what we’re going to talk about. For radio it is a very, very relaxed informal meeting. You don’t really say much other than the vox pops that you are going to talk about. You want the best stuff on air and not the meeting table.

● Brian Taylor at this year’s3AW football launch ■ A few future possibility questions. You are hosting a regular radio program. What are three songs you’d love to play?

I’m musically illiterate. Music has never ever been my forte. I bought 10 records in my life and I’ve never bought one since. I’m musically illiterate and I have absolutely no idea.

And if you had a brekky show. Who would be your co-host?

James Brayshaw is a good fella at Triple M. He’s a great fella to work with. There’s lots of them. Often you don’t want the same sort of character as you. I’ve done a breakfast show or two and it’s been great fun. I really enjoy it.

Thanks for your time BT. I’ve got to say I enjoy your calls and the excitement that you bring to the game and the ratings obviously bear out that you are one of the best.

Good on ya Greg. Well the passion is everything that’s the No 1 thing for me and if you haven’t got the passion to do it then it’s not going to happen.

- Greg Newman ■ Other members of the 3AW football team include: Dwayne Russell, Tim Lane, Tony Leonard, Steve Quartermain, Bruce Eva, Shane McInnes, Darren Boyd with commentators Matthew Lloyd, Cameron Ling, Leigh Matthews, Chris Johnson, Matthew Richardson and Tony Shaw. Special comments by Seb Costello and Graeme Bond, stats analyser.

Star Bursts ★

Final tickets have gone on sale this week for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang before it flies out of Melbourne on Sunday, April 14, bound for Adelaide. on Sunday 14 April.

The cast at Her Majesty's Theatre includes David Hobson, Rachael Beck, Alan Brough, Jennifer Vuletic, Peter Carroll, George Kapiniaris and Tyler Coppin.

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Derryn Hinch is not missing radio. The former 3AW ‘Drive’ host was upgraded to the pointy end of the plane to London on his Sunday Night assignment for Channel 7, and was even offered a massage at each of the stopovers.

That never happened at 3AW!

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Roni Wildeboer, convenor of Artists For Orphans, says Ruby’s Pop Up Wine Bar, 101 Mollison St, Kyneton, will host a fundraiser from 7pm-11pm on Saturday, April 6.

Marcie Jones will MC the event. Harpist Mary Doumany will perform. Phone 0424 938 931.

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Driving Miss Daisy will premiere at The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, on Saturday, April 6.

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Radio Confidential News from stations from around Victoria

MILESTONE FOR GOLDEN DAYS

Country Crossroads

‘THANKS FOR THE MEMORY’ CLOCKS UP 900 SHOWS

info@country crossroads.com.au ● Big Breakfast Show.

Southern FM 88.3.

Tues. 6am-9am.

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Andrew McLaren and Mark Petkovic have the highest radio program on 3AW’s sister station, 2UE Sydney, with just 8 per cent market share. Their Australia Overnight program is trounced by the ABC’s overnight program, registering more than 20 per cent of the audience in the NSW capital city.

Rob Foenander

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The next radio ratings are due to be released on Tuesday, April 9. This second block of survey figures relies entirely on 2013 listener preferences, and is keenly awaited by Melbourne radio executives.

YACKANDANDAH FESTIVAL

■ The 16th annual Yackandandah Folk Festival will take place from March 22-24 at a number of venues around the north-east Victorian town.

International acts from the USA, Canada and the UK will join Australian artists Jordie Lane, Nicky Bomba, Pugsley Buzzard, Fiona Boyes, Marce Howard and Rose Bygrave, Pete Denahy and the Stiletto Sisters, amongst others.

GOOD FESTIVAL

■ Healesville artists The Hannafords have released their third album titled A Good Paddock to some very positive reviews from industry sources.

The 11-track recording is a great mix of folk and country tunes with 10 originals written by Craig and Auriol Hannaford.

The album was produced by Hugh McDonald. Standout tracks for me include the title track A Good Paddock, A Better Way and Have A Go. More info: www.thehannafords.com

APRA FINALISTS

■ Victorian artists Lachlan Bryan and Peter Denahy are amongst the finalists for the 2013 APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) Country Professional Development Award.

The other genre awards are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, classical, film and television, jazz and popular contemporary.

A total of eight award winners will be announced on March 25, with each taking home a prize package to the value of $30,000.

TROY, ADAM COLLABORATE

■ Country music stars Troy Cassar-Daley and Adam Harvey will release a collaborative album in June.

The Great Country Songbook will feature a collection of timeless country music classics, some sung individually and others as duets.

- Rob Foenander

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Wednesday, March 20 ■ American actor, singer and director Carl Reiner was born in New York City in 1922 (91).

American actor Hal Linden was born in New York in 1931 (82).

US actor William Hurt is 63 (1950).

Singer Lady GaGa (Stefan Germanotta) is 37 today. She has been visiting Melbourne.

Mystery personality

● Alex Hehr ■ Golden Days Radio 95.7 station manager Alex Hehr clocks up a milestone this Sunday (Mar. 24) with the 900th episode of Thanks For The Memory.

The nostalgia program started on October 16, 1994.

Alex says: “The program name was given to me by Janet Machliss, widow of Bob Machliss, former President of the Victorian Bing Crosby Society.

“Bob conducted Thanks For The Memory on Melbourne's 3DB radio, now defunct, until ill health forced his retirement.

“Following his death I purchased much of his Crosby collection and at that time I decided to honour his name by calling my new program on Southern FM 88.3, Thanks For The Memory.

“The first program debuted ran four hours, and the first item played was the Christy Minstrel Medley by Troise and His Banjoliers.

“I left Southern FM in late 1998, and took the program with me.

“Running time of the program had been cut down to three hours due to my ill health in 2002 and to fall in line also with the finishing times for all other nights on Golden Days Radio.”

Alex reckons he has played 15,300 requests in the 900 programs.

■ Thanks For The Memory goes to air at 8pm Sundays on Golden Days Radio 95.7.

Radio fans have been dicussing their collections, on the Australian Radio page on Facebook. One has an al★ most-complete collection of 3XY charts. Estimate of the collection varies from $250-$1000, or $3-$7 each on e-Bay.

MELBOURNE RADIO FLASHBACK

● 3AW ‘Drive’ presenter Tom Elliott pictured in a safari suit ... some years ago.

Photo: 3AW.com.au

● Do you know the name of this 3AW personality from the 1940s?

■ Ray Lawrence, President of Radio Eastern 98.1, asks if anyone knows the identity of the 3AW personality from the 1940s (pictured).

Ray knows, but is keen to hear if any Observer readers remember him.

Send your replies to edtor@melbourneobserver. com.au - or write to PO Box 1278, Research, 3095.

■ Ray Lawrence conducts the Matinee program at 2pm Wednesdays, and the Sunday Sounds show from 3pm-6pm.

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On This Day Thursday, March 21

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Monday, March 25

Tuesday, March 26

■ Patsy Biscoe, singer noted for her Here’s Humphrey appearances, was born in India in 1946 (67).

Australian musician Paul ‘Pixie’ Jenkins, who appears with John Williamson, is 56 today.

Sydney comedian Vince Sorrenti was born in Punchbowl, NSW, in 1961 (52).

■ Irish actor Wilfred Brambell was born in 1912. He died in 1985, aged 72.

US actor Karl Malden (Sekolovitch) was born in Gary, Indiana, in 1913.

He died aged 96 in 2009.

Mime artist Marcel Marceau was born in Strasbourg, France in 1923. He died in 2007.

■ Joan Crwaford, American actress, was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1906. She died aged 71 in 1977.

Australian actor Norman Yemm is 80.

US TV personality and blogger Perz Hilton was born Mario Lavan-deira in 1978 (35).

Runner Sir Roger Bannister is 84.

■ Harry Houdini (Ehrich Weiss) was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1874. He died aged 52 in 1926.

Silent film comedian Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle was born in 1887. He died aged 46 in 1933.

Actor Steve McQueen was born in Indiana in 1930. He died aged 50 in 1980.

■ Australian wildlife expert Harry Butler was born in Murray Bridge, SA, 83 years ago.

The late Bernard King, flamboyant en-tertainer, was born in 1934. He died aged 68 in 2002.

Singer Aretha Franklin is 71 today.

Actor Paul Michael Glaser is 70. He played Det. Dave Starsky.

■ Australian actor Chips Rafferty was born as John Goffage in Broken Hill in 1909. He died aged 62 in 1971.

Playwright Tennessee Williams was born in 1911. He died aged 70 in 1982.

Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy is 82.

US actor James Caan is 74 today.

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 TV, Radio, Theatre Showbiz Latest Melbourne show business news - without fear or favour The Spoiler MEL MOVES TO 9 Feast of anniversaries

ShowBiz!

For Those Who Have Lost The Plot

Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven.

■ Monday, March 25. Georgia reels after being confronted with the truth about Scotty’s sexuality and Susan is faced with a tough decision when she is offered Priya’s old job.

■ Tuesday, March 26. Toadie worries Ajay’s need for revenge is clouding his judgement. Despite feeling morally compromised, Andrew resolves to stick by selfish Paul.

■ Wednesday, March 27. Lou helps Bailey and Mason get the robbery money from Sheila and Lauren learns her family are keeping secrets from her.

■ Thursday, March 28. The truth of the robbery comes out, devastating the Turner family and Tash makes a momentous decision about her future.

■ Friday, March 29. Vanessa gets a mysterious cheque in the mail at the same time as a risque photo appears in a magazine. Sonya tells a white lie about regaining her memory.

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

■ Monday, March 25. Casey and Tamara move into the flat. Kyle's charges are dropped. Tamara realises that Kyle has a crush on her. Sid tries to persuade Romeo to tell Indi about his cancer and warns him of the risks of postponing chemo.

■ Tuesday, March 26. Kyle tells Tamara that he has feelings for her and he thinks she feels the same, however she shuts him down when she tells him he's delusional. Mollie tells Gina, John and Jett that Richard is coming from Perth to discuss the adoption. Sasha is worried that Rosie is hanging around the wrong crowd.

■ Wednesday, March 27. Hurt by Spencer's rejection, Maddy takes her frustrations out on Roo, however Alf tells her to show some respect. Richard comes to discuss Jett's adoption and Sasha finally convinces Rosie that Mullens is bad news. Although, still desperate to feel loved, Rosie kisses Spencer, causing Maddy to become furious.

■ Thursday, March 28. Maddy apologises for her behaviour to Roo. Sid tells Romeo that he can't keep hiding his cancer from Indi, and if Romeo doesn't tell her, then he will. Romeo decides to take Indi away for a romantic weekend, leaving Heath to mind the gym.

Media Flashes

■ Mel B is the first of the judges to be named for the Australia’s Got Talent series which has moved to Channel 9 from Seven.

Names of other judges are to be announced progressively by Nine’s Publicity Director, Michelle Stamper.

Two jobs are now open at Channel 7: co-host on Dancing With The Stars, and judge on X Factor.

You can leave your hat on ■ Joe Cocker famously sang You Can Leave Your Hat On ... Joe’s instruction should not have applied to the entertainer who sang Advance Australia Fair at the Grand Prix (Network 10) on Sunday.

At least Lee Kernaghan removed his hat when he sang AAF at Bathurst (Channel 7).

Promises, promises ■ Judges Michelle Bridges, Shannan Ponton and The Commando joined forces this week for the return of The Biggest Loser.

Hayley Lewis again hosts the Network 10 show, where couples promise to lose weight under the national gaze.

Ten is hoping for something special, ratings wise, from Loser, especially considering the network was trounced with MasterChef The Professionals.

Marco Pierre White and Matt Preston charmed the cafe society media writers, but failed to win the viewers.

● Mel B will be a judge on Channel 9’s Australia’s Got Talent

Veritas

Melbourne’s Best TV-Radio Critic

They said it

Logies bets

■ Did we really hear this quote on The Biggest Loser?

“You can either go down Pussy Street or Man Up Road".

■ Andy Lee is currently the bookmakers’ favourite to win the Gold Logie next month. Odds are listed at $2.50.

His on-air partner Hamish Blake is quoted at $3.25.

Carrie Bickmore is listed at $3.75, and Steve Peacocke from Home and Away attracts a potential pay-out of $5 if he wins.

In the Silver Logie for most pop[ular actor, Peacoke ($4.50) follows with Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters) at $1.50.

Others in the popular betting odds are Lachy Julme ($7) and Firass Diran ($9).

$350m bid ■ The Ten Network is reported to be bidding up to $350 million for rights to broadcast cricket.

The network is keen to wrestle rights away from Foxtel.

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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and his actress girlfriend Julianne Hough have split after two years of dating. Seacrest hosts the early evening program on Melbourne radio station Mix 101.1.

Isla on tour

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Pardon our logic ... but why does Smooth 91.5 FM employ announcers to say that the station has “less talk”?

And while we are asking ... why does Mix 101.1 advertise non-stop music hours, and then broadcast advertisements over the top of music (between songs)?

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Charlie Bezzina, former Victoria Police Homicide Squad detective, will be special guest on Rob Richardson's program on 88.9 Wyn FM, 3pm-5pm Monday (March 25).

The program is streamed on www.wynfm. org.au The black tie event to welcome Ellen ★ De Generes to Melbourne will be held on Tuesday (Mar. 26).

● Michelle Bridges on The Biggest Loser

● Isla Grant ■ Scottish performer Isla Grant, a favourite in Australia, has just completed a tour of Ireland.

She is now undertaking a UK tour, then shows in Sri Lanka.

Veritas wonders when Isla, and husband Al, will make their next trip to Oz.

● Noel Ancell ■ Were English composer Benjamin Britten alive today, we know exactly where he would be on Sunday (Mar. 24) at 3 pm.

In the front pew at Christ Church, South Yarra, ready to enjoy a performance of his major choral work, the cantata Saint Nicolas, by the Australian Boys Choir and adult male ensemble, The Vocal Consort, aided by an orchestra led by Isin Cakmakcioglu and an invited female choir of sopranos and altos.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of this major English 20th century composer, and Artistic Director of the Australian Boys Choral Institute, Noel Ancell , has chosen this major work to celebrate Britten's huge contribution to the choral repertoire.

This year is definitely the year of anniversaries, as it also marks the 30th anniversary of Noel Ancell's leadership of the Australian Boys Choir, during which he has developed the ensemble to be one of the finest in the country.

It was also Noel Ancell's vision that led to the establishment of The Vocal Consort, in 1984, to give choristers a career path when their voices changed.

The Vocal Consort has toured internationally, and scored rave reviews from The New York Times, which wrote “The Vocal Consort sang superbly…a smooth, seamless blend."

In 2009, Noel Ancell was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to choral music.

What distinguishes the way Noel Ancell runs the Australian Boys Choral Institute is his creation of a choral career path for boys from their formative years as trainees and then members of the Australian Boys Choir.

Once their voices deepen, ex-choristers can apply to become members of the Kelly Gang (named for choir founder, Vincent Kelly) where Mr Ancell nurtures these developing tenor and bass voices.

Once they are 18, many join The Vocal Consort, a group which has produced several fine professional singers, such as the tenor soloist in Saint Nicolas, Australian opera star, Henry Choo.

Henry Choo began his musical career with the Australian Boys Choir and continued with The Vocal Consort.

He became a Young Artist with Opera Australia, and is a frequent guest artist with Australia's major symphony orchestras.

In 2012, his Opera Australia roles included Nadir in The Pearlfishers and Camille in The Merry Widow.

The program will also feature well-loved Britten works including the 1945 Festival Te Deum, the 1961 Jubilate Deo and the beautiful A Hymn To The Virgin.

Further information at www.australianboys choir.com.au and bookings through www.trybooking.com - Julie Houghton

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Observer Showbiz What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs

● Olga Kurylenko, Christopher Walken, Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, Tom Waits, Woody Harrelson and little Bonny the Shih Tzu. Top notch ensemble cast come up against all kinds of trouble when they kidnap Bonny the Shih Tzu, the beloved pooch of a ruthless LA gangster.

FILM: SAVAGES: Genre: Crime/Drama.

Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Salma Hayek.

Year: 2012.

Rating: MA15+.

Running Time: 131 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ** Verdict: Disappointing effort from Oscar winning filmmaker Oliver Stone, and that's an understatement, has two young and successful Pot growers face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped the girlfriend in which they share. Overly violent fare that goes from picturesque beauty to excessive unpleasantness carried by weak performances, mis-casting, inferior direction, cringe worthy plot sequences and an ending that will have you squirming in your seat. Whatever happened to the Oliver Stone who gave us Salvador, Platoon, JFK, Nixon and Wall Street, to name a few.

FILM: SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS: Genre: Crime/Comedy/Drama/Thriller.

Cast: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken.

Year: 2012.

Rating: MA15+.

Running Time: 110 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: *** Verdict: Darkly quirky comic thriller from the director of the acclaimed 2008 hit In Bruges of a struggling screenwriter who inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved dog. Top cast all work well together, and even though it's not quite up to par with In Bruges, there is much to like in this story as our ragtag bunch of crooks try to dig themselves out of a hole, even parodying previous screen roles, actor/singer Tom Waits also stars in a scene stealing performance. Destined to become a cult classic.

FILM: BILLY JACK: Genre: Action/Drama.

Cast: Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor.

Year: 1971.

Rating: M. Running Time: 114 Minutes.

Format: DVD. Stars: **1/2 Verdict: First introduced in The Born Losers in 1967 ex-Green Beret and half breed karate chopping expert Billy Jack saves wild horses from being slaughtered and helps protect a small town desert school of freedom. A huge box office hit in its day it was seen as a metaphor for America's involvement in Vietnam, with its message of peace at odds by its violence. It all seems dated and trivial, but it still has a strong cult following and spawned the smash hit song 'One Tin Soldier' by Coven. Followed by The Trial of Billy Jack and Billy Jack Goes to Washington.

FILM: A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL: Genre: Comedy/Drama/Music.

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Jeremy Irons, Richard Briers, Lionel Jeffries, Patsy Kensit.

Year: 1989.

Rating: PG. Running Time: 105 Minutes.

Format: DVD. Stars: *** Verdict: Outstanding cast are all superb in this delightful English story of a man who is new to a smallish British town and joins an amateur theatre company, and once there, he discovers that the drama on stage is quite often nothing compared to what's happening behind the scenes. Not a classic in the traditional sense of more memorable comedies from the golden era of cinema British cinema, like The Ladykillers, The Smallest Show on Earth or I'm All Right Jack, to name a few, but there's plenty of fun to be had and the cast clearly look like they are all having a good time.

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Movies, DVDs With Jim Sherlock and Aaron Rourke

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID CRONENBERG ■ After celebrating Michael Caine's birthday last week, it is an honour to now commemorate noted and highly influential film-maker David Cronenberg's birthday, which occured one day after Mr Caine's.

Mr Cronenberg turned 70 on March 15 (born 1943), and here in Australia we salute him with much goodwill and cheer, hoping the day was a warm and happy one.

With a film career that now spans nearly 40 years, here is a list of those movies that have deeply affected and unsettled us in the way only David Cronenberg can.

Shivers (R) (1975). 87 minutes.

Available on UK R2 DVD. ****.

Mr Cronenberg's debut film still remains one of his most disturbing. Uneven acting cannot diminish the film's intense, incredibly claustrophobic sense of horror.

Rabid (R) (1977). 91 minutes.

Available on U.S R1 DVD. ****.

Powerful horror about an epidemic that starts from one woman's medical procedure gone wrong. Memorable finale.

Fast Company (M) (1978). 93 minutes. Available on U.S R1 DVD. ***.

Mr Cronenberg's love of racing cars lead to this fun, Drive-In-inspired adventure that is a definite change-ofpace for the normally serious-minded director.

The Brood (R) (1979). 92 minutes. Available on DVD and BluRay. *****.

Remains one of Mr Cronenberg's best films, about a marriage breakdown and the inner rage that literally breaks free, affecting everyone involved.

Finally available fully uncut, and the Blu-Ray transfer (from Umbrella Entertainment) is very good indeed.

Stars Oliver Reed. About to be remade.

Scanners (R) (1981). 103 minutes. Available on DVD. ****.

Great premise is well-handled by Mr Cronenberg, about a group of people who can control the thoughts and actions of others. Michael Ironside is an unforgettable villain. About to be remade.

Videodrome (R) (1982). 89 minutes. Available on DVD. *****.

Imaginative, hallucinatory film about the effect modern technology has on people, both in mind and body.

James Woods is electric, and the effects are outstanding. Tech-obsession resonates more than ever today, so it is no surprise that it is about to be remade.

In the US there is a superb (Region 1) 2 disc release from Criterion.

The Dead Zone (M) (1983). 103 minutes. Available on DVD. ****.

One of the good Stephen King adaptations, this well-written thriller is also quite emotionally involving.

Christopher Walken gives an Oscar-worthy performance.

The Fly (R) (1986). 95 minutes.

Available on DVD. ****.

The first Cronenberg film to achieve mainstream success, this darker remake of the 1958 classic attains an identity all its own. Oscar-winning make-up, and Jeff Goldblum's towering performance should have received an Oscar nomination.

Dead Ringers (M) (1988). 115 minutes. Available on DVD. ****½.

Utterly mesmerising drama/thriller based on an incredible true story. Jeremy Irons is even better here than he was in Reversal Of Fortune, for which he won his Oscar. Pre-CGI effects are genuinely eye-popping.

Naked Lunch (M) (1991). 115 minutes. Available on DVD. ****½.

Brilliant, big-screen version of William S Burroughs's famous novel features many mind-bending moments, plus an impressive cast that includes Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, and Roy Scheider.

M. Butterfly (M) (1993). 101 minutes. Available on DVD. **.

Rare Cronenberg misfire, sunk by a weak, overly stagey script. Stars Jeremy Irons.

Crash (R) (1996). 100 minutes.

Available on DVD. ****½.

Clinical, completely absorbing film about people who are psychologically transformed after being involved in car accidents. Stars James Spader and Holly Hunter. eXistenZ (M) (1999). 98 minutes.

Available on DVD. ****.

Updating (or upgrading) of Cronenberg's Videodrome, this time with a terrifically playful sense of humour. Stars Jude Law and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Spider (MA) (2002). 98 minutes.

Available on DVD. ****.

Deliberately fractured thriller about an ex-mental patient who finds it hard to fit back into society.

Ralph Fiennes should have received an Oscar nomination for his sterling work here.

A History Of Violence (MA) (2005). 96 minutes. Available on DVD. ****.

Energised thriller about a man's search for his true identity, with firstrate acting from Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, William Hurt, and Stephen McHattie.

Eastern Promises (R) (2007). 101 minutes. Available on DVD. ****.

Intoxicating and intense, this beautifully crafted thriller is brutal but rewarding viewing, and features an Oscar-nominated performance from Viggo Mortensen.

ADangerous Method (MA) (2011).

99 minutes. Available on DVD and Blu-Ray. ****.

Challenging, highly intelligent look at the relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud.

Flawless performances from Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen.

Cosmopolis (MA) (2012). 109 minutes. Available on DVD and Blu-Ray. ****.

Stylish, dialogue-driven adaptation of the novel by Don DeLillo divided audiences, but deserves high praise because it demands a lot from the viewer.

Robert Pattinson is surprisingly effective, and is well-supported by Juliette Binoche, Mathieu Amalric and Paul Giamatti.

- Aaron Rourke DVDs and Blu-Rays kindly supplied by Video Vision, 177-179 Carlisle Street, Balaclava. For information or bookings on these titles please call 9531 2544. All titles are available for hire, at great weekly prices (except Cosmopolis, which is still a new release).

Top 10 Lists THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL. 2. 21 AND OVER. 3. I GIVE IT A YEAR. 4. THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. 5. BROKEN CITY. 6. SIDE EFFECTS. 7. LINCOLN. 8. HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS. 9. DJANGO UNCHAINED. 10. BEAUTIFUL CREATURES. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: MARCH 14: GODDESS, HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI, IN THE FOG, MAMA, MT. ZION, PERFORMANCE, REBELLE, THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE, THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN. MARCH 21: A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD, FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES, JACK THE GIANT SLAYER, SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: MEA MAXIMA CULPA THE LONELIEST PLANET. THE DVD TOP RENTAL & SELLERS: 1. ARGO [Thriller/Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, John Goodman].

2. THE MASTER [Drama/Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix].

3. THE INTOUCHABLES [Comedy/ Drama/Omar Sy, Franois Cluzet].

4. SAVAGES [Crime/Thriller/ Blake Lively, John Travolta, Salma Hayek].

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8. SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS [Comedy/ Drama/Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken].

9. FRANKENWEENIE [Comedy/Animated/Martin Landau, Martin Short, Winona Ryder].

10. TAKEN 2: Extended Harder Cut [Action/Thriller/Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen].

Also: BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD, END OF WATCH, TO ROME WITH LOVE, KILLING THEM SOFTLY, THE EXPENDABLES 2, TED, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, BRAVE, LOCKOUT, MOONRISE KINGDOM. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: DREDD [Action/Karl Urban, Lena Headey].

TWILIGHT SAGA: Breaking Dawn Part 2 [Drama/Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson].

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: Dog Days [Family/Devon Bostick, Zachary Gordon].

GOD BLESS AMERICA [Comedy/ Larry Miller, Tara Lynn Barr].

HELLO, I MUST BE GOING [Comedy/ Romance/Christopher Abbott, Melanie Lynskey].

TWO LITTLE BOYS [Comedy/Hamish Blake, Bret McKenzie].

NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSICS ON DVD HIGHLIGHTS: NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE [1940/Western/Gary Cooper, Paulette Goddard].

AGAINST ALL FLAGS [1952Action/ Errol Flynn, Maureen O'Hara].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC DVD HIGHLIGHTS: McMILLAN: The Complete Sixth Season.

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Observer Showbiz INDEPENDENT THEATRE ■ The lives of four women become intertwined in more ways than one in Gaylene Carbis’s latest play presented at La Mama Theatre, Carlton.

The Life I’d Like To Have is an original, humourous new work directed by Brenda Palmer and presented by The New Performance Company (formerly The New Vic Theatre).

The company has been presenting new works by Australian women for 20 years.

The show takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotion that every Australian woman (and indeed man) can connect to.

Brenda Palmer is known for her minimalist and powerfully physical theatre and she certainly delivers as the four female actors (one being herself in a cameo role) use their bodies in a way that is entrancing to watch.

The minimalist set allows the audience to fully immerse themselves in the story that unfolds. This show really gets back to the basics of theatre. The spoken word, the body, and the space are all paramount in creating a well-rounded and compelling theatre experience.

Christine Husband plays Mia Rose, a hilarious and highly strung young woman who catapults into the lives of two halfsisters. Her energetic performance style thoroughly engaged her audience throughout the one hour show.

Peppa Sindar and Carolyn Masson play Marcia and Karin, the two half-sisters longing for some sort of existence other than the one they are leading.

Both women’s strong presence on the stage is captivating to watch as they simultaneously express a sense of humour and deep emotion.

I was left with a lot to think about as I left the space. There is a lot happening psychologically and emotionally. The story takes you places, the characters grow, and the plot thickens in ways that are absolutely gripping.

Well done to the all-female cast and crew on a well-rounded and engaging new production.

Season: Until March 31 Times: Wed, Sun 6.30pm. hu, Fri, Sat 8.30pm Venue: La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St, Carlton Tickets: Tickets $25 Full. $15 Concession Bookings: www.lamama.com.au or 9347 6142 - Review by Stephen Leeden

AUDITIONS ■ Altona City Theatre: Spring Awakening March 20. More information on www.altonacitytheatre.com.au ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: (in collaboration with Fab Nobs Theatre) title of show, March 24, 25 at 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Ang Cuy, Musical Director: Simon D'Aquino. Audition bookings: 1300 801545.

■ BATS Theatre Company: 12 Angry Men April 7 from 7.30pm at The Factory, New Holland Drive, Cranbourne. Please contact pagetostageaustralia@gmail.com ■ Dionysus Theatre: Lysistrata (by Aristophanes) April 20, 21 at McLelland College Performing Arts Centre, Belar Avenue, Karingal. Director: Emma Sproule. Enquiries: 9786 8839.

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Beauty Queen of Leeane (by Martin McDonagh) April 21 from 1.00pm, April 22 from 7.30pm at 2 Albert Street, Williamstown. Director: Ebis Ebell. Audition bookings: 0417 589 015.

MEET THE MAKERS ■ Meet The Makers is a carefully curated weekend of eight events in artist studios and independent art spaces in Fitzroy and Collingwood, between March 21-24.

Supported by the City of Yarra and curated by Bernadette Alibrando, the aim of Meet The Makers is to provide people with knowledge of art practices and processes, a weekend of social activities in which the participant can meet the maker and gain a greater understanding of artists, art spaces and local business.

Venues and Artists: Dear Patti Smith: Cat Poljski (opening night) Redbox Studio: Rebecca Jones (visual artist) Double Monk: Nick and Chris Schaerf (quality shoes and quality whiskey) The Jacky Winter Group: Jeremy Wortsman (illustration agency) Upstairs at the Napier: Nada Poljski (artist run space) Fehily Contemporary: Lisa Fehily (contemporary art space) Everfresh Studio: Rone (street artist) Dear Patti Smith: Cat Poljski (printmaker) For dates, times and further information, please visit meetthemakers.net.au

THEATRE LISTINGS ■ Cheryl Threadgold assembles listings of local community theatre shows and auditions. There is no charge. Send details to: editor@melbourneobserver.com.au

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■ The 1812 Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery Until March 23 at 3-5 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Tickets: $25.

Bookings: 9758 3964 www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Fab Nobs Theatre Company: Eurobeat - Almost Eurovision, Until March 23 at the Fab Factory, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater.

Bookings: 0401 018 846.

■ The Mount Players: Stones in His Pockets (by Marie Jones) Until March 23 at 8.00pm at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon. Director: Richard Keown. Bookings: 1300 463 224. www.themountplayers.com ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Steel Magnolias (by Robert Harling) Until March 23 at 8.15pm, Sunday matinees at 2.30pm, at 39-41 Castella Street, Lilydale. Director: Lyn Carr. Tickets: $25/ $20. Bookings: 9735 1777. http://lilydaleatc.com ■ Beaumaris Theatre: The Odd Couple (by Neil Simon) Until March 23 at 8.00pm at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris. Director: Peter Newling. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au or 9583 6896.

■ Encore Theatre: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (by Ray Lawler) 21, 22 and 23 at 8.00pm and March 23 at 2.15pm. Director: Kevin Trask. Tickets: $20/$18; Gala $24/$22. Bookings: 1300 739099 (between 9.00am and 9.00pm).

■ SLAMS Theatre Company: Five Guys Named Moe, March 21, 22, 23 at 8.00pm at the Knox Community Arts Centre, Corner Scoresby Road and Mountain Highway, Bayswater. Tickets: $32/ $28. Bookings: 9720 3205 or http://www.trybooking.com/38200 ■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: The Warrandyte Festival Follies March 21 - April 13 at corner Yarra Street and Mitchell Avenue, Warrandyte. Directors: Caroline Shaw and Lisa Upson.

Tickets: $22/$20. Bookings: www.trybooking.com or 0488 333 575.

■ Essendon Theatre Company: Fantasmagorical - a children's pantomime, April 5 - 13, at Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw Street, Essendon; Director: Dawn Hinrichsen. Tickets: $15 per person. Bookings: 0422 029 483.

■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Miss Bosnia (by Louis Nowra) April 5 - 20 at 15 Coronation Street, Geelong West.

Director: Emma Watson. Tickets: $25/$23. Bookings: 5225 1200. www.geelongrep.com.au ■ Sunshine Community Theatre: Wait Until Dark April 12 20 at the Dempster Park Hall, 82 Phoenix Street, North Sunshine.

Director: Cameron Tougher. Tickets: $15/$12. Bookings: 0407 802165.

■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: The Female of the Species (by Joanna Murray-Smith) April 12 - 27 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Director: Bruce Cochrane.

Tickets: $25/$23.

Bookings: 1300 650 209. www.sherbrooketc.org.au ■ People's Playhouse: 13 - A new musical April 12 - 20 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne. Codirectors: Nick Rees andAdam Nash; Choreographer: Leah Osburn; Musical Director: Malcom Huddle. Bookings: www.peoplesplayhouse.asn.au ■ 1812 Theatre: Past Perfect (by Trudy Hellier) April 18 - May 11 at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Bishop.

Tickets: $25. Bookings: 9758 3964 www.1812theatre.com.au

■ Philip Island Offshore Theatre: Round and Round the Garden April 18 - 28 at the Cowes Cultural Centre, Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Director: Stephanie Daniel. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 59568607.

■ Williamstown Little Theatre: 33 Variations (by Moises Kaufman) April 18 - May 4 at 2 Albert Street, Williamstown. Director: Chris Baldock. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9885 9678 www.wlt.org.au

Steel Magnolias

● Debra Drape, Shirley Bowen, Janet Reid, Katy Reid, Jaye Lanigan and Gina Goss in Steel Magnolias, being presented in Mornington until March 24.

Photo: Mike Fletcher ■ The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias, is being presented by the Mornington CEF Players until March 24 at 8pm, with a 2pm matinee also on March 24, at Bellamy Hall, Albert St, Mornington.

Written by Robert Harling and directed by Andrew and Rosemary Pollock, Steel Magnolias serves up a southern slice of life that is as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie!

In the world of Truvy’s local home-grown beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another, while engaging the audience in hysterical and neighbourly gossip. Then tragedy strikes.

Bookings: 5975 5904 www.cefplayers.com

Dual

● Sara Black in Dual, presented at Arts House, North Melbourne as part of Melbourne’s 2013 Dance Massive.

Photo: Ponch Hawkes ■ There couldn’t be many better locations for the intensity of smallscale contemporary dance than the old meat market in North Melbourne.

Dual (Stephanie Lake) and Black Projects 1 & 2 (Antony Hamilton Projects), part of Melbourne’s 2013 Dance Massive, were stunning in both their artistry and the intimacy.

Dual, a duet in three parts, was sparse in conception and allowed the audience to focus exclusively on movement.

Each half was presented separately by dancers Alisdair Macindoe and Sara Black – whose dramatic economy of movement was particularly gripping.

The final segment repeated the individuals’ steps to form a duet, revealing another layer of meaning in the duo’s physical interaction.

While this was set out clearly in the program, the effect was nevertheless striking, especially in the dance’s central section where currents of air appeared to be hurled back and forth across the stage, shocking each performer into motion.

Music and lighting from the two solos also combined, but this was less noticeable than one might expect – the energy of motion and human interaction was by far the most compelling element.

Proximity only enhanced the experience, and with seating on both sides of the central stage area the performance was inclusive and incredibly human.

Black Projects 1 & 2 delivered a contrasting intensity. As the title suggests, dancer/choreographer Antony Hamilton sought to limit the performance experience through the use of a colour palette reduced to black with hints of white.

The result was at once multi-sensory – through the use of light projection and an evolving set – and rather post-apocalyptical in feel.

With the blacked-out dancers’movements forming only part of a more complex whole, the performance often seemed more like an audio-visual installation rather than a dance.

The first Project took a while to get going, and the two dancers spent some time performing almost imperceptibly small movements in a corner of the stage which the audience had to squint to make out.

However, the transformation of the set through the course of their performance was stunning.

Black Project 2, flowing seamlessly on from the first dance, was more of a sensory overload within the black brief. The six dancers performed within an area of light projection, creating a study in texture through the interaction of their black costumes with the ever-changing light.

Though at times the music seemed rather too loud, the overall effect was at once confronting and captivating.

– Review by Naomi Johnson

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Ararat meet dominated ■ Once again the Ararat fixture held on Wednesday was dominated by the Manning stable, with Michelle snaring a stable double (Aheadofhistime and G K Galleon) and Kerryn providing a winner as well with Whata Finale.

Village Jasper/All In Good Time gelding Aheadofhistime driven by Kerryn led throughout from the pole in the Flora Jackson 3-Y-0 Pace over 1790 metres, defeating Boys Torque trained by father Peter which trailed and Rocky Carrington which faced the breeze from the bell in a mile rate of 2-03.3.

Five year old Kiwi bred Elsu/Inverloch gelding G K Galleon with brother-in-law Grant Campbell in the sulky, came from last four wide in the final circuit to gain the nod by a half head over Weallwantano which raced in the open in the Colonial Motor Inn Pace for C2 & C3 class over 1790 metres.

The heavily supported favourite Four Grinners finished third after burning to lead from gate four. The mile rate 2-00.7.

Kerryn's recent stable addition Whata Finale a 4-Y-0 gelded son of Elsu and Whata Style brought up two wins in a row by leading throughout from the pole in the Shirley Ralph Pace for C1 class over 2195 metres, returning a mile rate of 2-02.9.

Given an easy time, Whata Finale kicked clear on the home turn, holding a margin to the finish in accounting for Hector Barbossa which trailed before moving to the outside on the final bend, with Modern McKenzie third after following the pair.

Galloped away widely ■ Mt Gambier part-owner/trainer Des Glynn's Major In Art/Sancerre gelding Major Cruiser produced a giant performance to capture the Ararat Pacing Cup 6 April 2-Y-0 Pace over 1790 metres at Ararat with veteran reinsman Brian Gath in the sulky.

Galloping away wildly from inside the second line, it appeared as though Major Cruiser had blown his chance, however in what was an astonishing effort, he circled the field in the last lap, before charging to the wire to gain the day by a half neck in a rate of 202.7 over the pacemaker Majorly Foxy Styx and More Glory which trailed the leader.

Harness Jewels tour ■ Looking for a short break ? Why not join me on a four-day tour to the two-day Harness Jewels meeting at Ashburton (Christchurch) in June - departing Friday, May 31 and returning Monday, June 4.

For all particulars give me a call 0401 679 745.

This Week’s Meetings ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Wednesday - Maryborough/Mildura, Thursday - Horsham/Kilmore, Friday - Echuca (Cup), Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Bendigo, Monday - Yarra Valley, Tuesday - Mildura.

Horses To Follow ■ Happy Hombre, Weallwantano, Intergalactic, Barbra Jean, Charlienme, The System Village, Salem, Terror Toupee.

SNOOKERED THREE BACK

■ Champion reinsman Daryl Douglas sidelined since an horrific fall at Ballarat on Boxing Day night, returned to the sulky at Cranbourne on Tuesday March 12 with a winner, steering the Gary Quinlan (Drouin) trained Art Major/Magic Music 4-Y-0 gelding Scruffy Major to victory in the third heat of the Eastern Challenge for C3 & C4 class over 2080 metres.

Snookered three back along the markers after starting from inside the second line, with the well supported Regal Knight leading from gate two being trailed by Future Operator, Scruffy Major's hopes looked forlorn approaching the final bend as La Machane joined the front runners three wide to momentarily take a slender lead.

Extricated into the clear on straightening, Scruffy Major unleashed a brilliant burst of speed to race away in the shadows of the post to score by 1.2 metres in a rate of 1-57.5 (last quarter 28) over Regal Knight which came again in the straight, with La Machane 1.6 metres away in third place.

No problems ■ South Australian Derby winner Flying Flutter resumed from a short break with an impressive victory in the fourth heat of the Eastern Challenge.

First up since January 26 when third to NSW Derby winner Lennytheshark at Tabcorp Park Melton in a heat of the Victoria Derby, Flying Flutter had little difficulty in leading from gate two even though he was taking on the more seasoned C3 & C4 class horses when assessed as a C0 class performer.

Always in control, Flying Flutter coasted to the wire four metres in advance of Manningham Park (one/one) and Revivalist which trailed the winner, with last week's Kilmore winner Dodge The Bullet close up in fourth place after racing in the open.

Trained by Geoff Webster at Bannockburn and driven by Greg Sugars, Flying Flutter returned a mile rate of 158.5.

Bonanza ■ Rockbank part-owner/ trainer Charlie Micallef put an end to plenty of quaddie takers after 9-Y-0 Million To One/Honeysuckle Lombo gelding On The Leash ($39.20)

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greeted the judge in the 3rd leg - the Cranbourne Trainers Bonanza for C1 class over 2080 metres.

Taking a concession for Richard Caruana, On The Leash from the pole led his rivals a merry dance and they were unable to make any impression in the run home, defeating Mediation (one/two) and the heavily backed Captain Scott from last in a mile rate of 1-58.8.

It was On The Leash's first success since July 2011 when a winner at Geelong.

Sprint lane ■ Nagambie's Chris Lang brought up two wins in the space of five days with European bred 4-Y0 Swede Dreams at the Maryborough fixture on Wednesday March 13, taking out the first heat of the Yankee Spider Lyn McPherson Memorial Breed For Speed Bronze Series for T0 class (mares) over 1609 metres.

Victorious in a low grade race at Bendigo the previous Saturday, Swede Dreams starting from outside the front row was given an easy time trailing the first start pacemaker Barbra Jean from the Conroy stable.

Using the sprint lane, Swede Dreams a daughter of champion Varenne and Reality Is trotted faultlessly throughout, finishing best to score by a neck in a rate of 2-03.4 from the leader, with Toscano 7.1 metres away in third place after facing the breeze.

Death defying ■ Four-year-old Life Sign/Lombo Luvbird mare Death Defying snared the second heat on debut for local Havelock trainer John Matthews and reinsman son Ashley.

Showing perfect manners from gate three, Death Defying led throughout, accounting for

the red-hot favourite Purplepeopleater which parked outside her, with Nicky Newky third after trailing the winner and moving to her outside on the final bend. The mile rate 202.

The $8000 final will be held at Melton on Saturday March 23.

Charged out ■ It was great to see popular Barham trainer Ruth Arthur in the winners stall at Mary-borough following the victory of Our Sir Vancelot/ Macray Way 4-Y-0 gelding Partnersinvancelot in the first heat of the Eureka Series for C0 class over 2190 metres in a mile rate of 2-03.2.

Driven by young Bendigonian Haydon Gray, Partnersinvancelot settled mid-field in the running line from gate two on the second row, with the roughie Hezupnabout spearing across the face of the field to lead from gate five.

Gaining a three wide trail home in the last lap on the back of Elsie Lobell, Partnersinvancelot charged home out wide to blouse the roughie The System Village ($47.50) through the centre right on the wire, with Elsie Lobell third in advance of the favourite Art Of Love which raced in the open and Itsgottobegood in a blanket finish.

The margins being a half head, half neck, half neck and a neck.

This Sat. ■ Saturday's all trotting program at Tabcorp Park will feature the inaugural running of the $250,000 Great Southern Star with heats and the final being held during the evening.

■ Friday night's Tabcorp Park Melton fixture was again a good one for the local area with four winners on the 12 event card.

Those to score were : Repelem (trainer - Peter Thompson - Long Forest), Vulcan (Tim Butt Melton), Renaissance Man (Andy Gath - Long Forest) and Fon Design (Adam Kelly Coimadai).

Bonny 5-Y-0 Dream Away/Lombo Limelight mare Repelem raced by Lorraine Hryrorec and driven by son Ryan led throughout from gate four to land the $20,000 Harness Breeders (Vic) Jodies Babe for mares M0 or better over 1720 metres in a rate of 1-55.2, defeating Dungeon Queen which trailed and Blucolla Tigerpie (three wide last lap from last).

It was Repelem's 36th victory in 60 outings.

Six year old Kiwi bred Earl/Epona gelding Vulcan repeated his victory of a week earlier by snaring the $125,000 (Group 1) Australian Trotting Grand Prix for Trotters TM0 or better over 2240 metres in a rate of two minutes even.

Handled once again by Greg Sugars, Vulcan was driven forward from gate five to park outside the leader I Didnt Do It, before gaining cover at the expense of Stig mid-race.

Easing wide on straightening, Vulcan finished his race off strongly to defeat Stig ironically owned by Tim Butt, but trained by Paul Nairn, with I Didnt Do It holding down third. The margins 1.4 X 4.4 metres.

Renaissance Man was tough in his Ballan Football & Netball Club victory over 1720 metres for M1 class.

Driven by Kate Gath, Renaissance Man (gate five) was sent forward to park outside the free running In Monaco from the pole, before outstaying his rivals to score by a half head from Gamblers Rustler and National Service in a slashing rate of 1-53.1.

Modern Art/Discordia filly Fon Design with Gavin Lang in the sulky, led all of the way from gate two in accounting for a game Tuscan Breeze which kept her honest by racing outside her over the 1720 metre trip, with Desiring Bella third after trailing the winner. The mile rate 1-58.9.

- Len Baker

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■ The Brian McCarthy Memorial, with the help of The Comedy Channel on Foxtel and The Blackman Hotel, presents Kate McLennan and Wes Snelling in Standard Double from March 28 to April 21 at The Blackman Hotel in St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.

What’s the first thing you do when you walk into a hotel room? In this case, Kate steals the shower caps, Wes checks that the toilet paper has been folded into a triangle, then they both raid the mini bar.

UK comedian Mark Watson has flown in from London especially to direct this site-specific comedy show, performed in the privacy of an actual hotel room at The Blackman. This unique comedy collaboration is a show about people misbehaving when they are away from home.

Kate McLennan has spent the past 12 years entertaining audiences all over Australia with her character comedy and laconic brand of stand-up. She has won the Melbourne Fringe Best Comedy Award, received a Barry Award nomination and her TV appearances including Offspring, The Project and The Mansion.

Wes is a celebrated Australian artiste whose work has garnered him various awards, endless acclaim and seen him tour internationally.

Venue: The Blackman Hotel, 452 St Kilda Rd Dates: March 28-April 21 (not Mondays), Previews March 28-31. Times: 7:30pm Tickets: $27 full, $25 concession, $25 laugh pack, $20 preview. Bookings: comedyfestival.com.au Limited Seating - Cheryl Threadgold

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SEE YOU AT PAKENHAM

■ The Pakenham Racing Club is gearing for its Cup meeting this Sunday, which will be its second last at the Racecourse Rd venue.

The Club will move into its new abode at Tynong late next year.

The track and facilities will be among the best in the world.

More than $ 60 million has been spent on the project with a 2400metre track, with state of the art facilities from all in racing, trainer, owners, jockeys, administration and the racing public.

There will be new stables for trainers where they can stable their horses on a permanent basis, in a serene atmosphere at Tynong, only about an hour out of Melbourne.

It's hoped that in the foreseeable future that a synthetic track could be laid giving the club a chance to run something like 45 meetings a year, and a boon for winter racing.

The Club has organised a big day for Cup Day with some of the owners of the mighty Black Caviar being guests of the Club.

I will introduce them to the crowd after race two and show some of the mare's great runs such as her gutsy win the Queen's Jubilee race in England.

We will have a chat with connections about Black Caviar, one of the highlights of the day.

Committeeman, Ron Carroll, has organised the Kooweerup Band, and two vocalists to sing the National Anthem before the Cup. There will be the usual Fashions on the Field and plenty of entertainment for the children.

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youngster, the grey, Villa Verde, undefeated so far.

Its trainer, Shaun Dwyer, says she has done everything right in her track work and will give a big sight come Slipper day.

Villa Verde is also at attractive odds, being quoted at $8.

On the next line is the Gerald Ryantrained youngster, Charlie Boy, of who he has a very big opinion.

As in previous columns I have mentioned he is by the Irish stallion, Myboycharlie, who is a first year shuttle stallion standing at Vinery Stud.

He is third behind another of Gai Waterhouse's Sweet Idea, I thought was a big run coming from near last to run a great third over 1100 metres on a heavy nine track.

The 1200 metres of the Slipper will suit him right down to the ground.

Charlie Boy is quoted at 10-1, while Sweet Idea is on the next line at $ 14.

On the next line is Whittington another

of Gai's along with Assail and the Peter Snowden trained Safeguard.

Pierro shows way ■ Champion colt Pierro, a winner of more than $3.75 million, shows the way in favouritism for the Doncaster Handicap to be run on Saturday April 20 at Randwick.

The son of Lohnro resumed in the Hobartville stakes at Rosehill having his first start since finishing third in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in October.

It was a gutsy effort on the heavy 9 track, just holding out another very smart three-yearold, Rebel Dane, who had won his previous four starts in great style.

That takes his record to nine wins, a second and a third from his 11 starts.

Pierro is due to have his next start this Saturday in the Canterbury Stakes over 1300 metres at Rosehill.

He will be ridden for the first time by veteran jockey, Jimmy Cassidy, who is riding brilliantly at the moment.

It is the first time that ‘The Pumper’, will have the sit on the champ.

Pierro's regular rider, Nash Rawiller, had already been booked for More Joyous, the brilliant mare that he had won the Doncaster on.

Pierro is being quoted at $ 5.50 at the moment for the Doncaster in front of his conqueror, All Too Hard, who lowered his colours in the Caulfield Guineas last spring.

All Too Hard is at

Overreach favourite ■ Top filly Overreach, prepared by Gai Waterhouse, is a clear cut favourite to win this year's Golden Slipper to be run at Rosehill on April 6.

The outstanding filly blitzed them at his last start and in my opinion at very good odds for the Classic at $4.80.

On the second line is the Victorian

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The great mare who whether to run him as his record in Sydney is has to carry topweight not brilliant, having of 59.5 kilos is next in missed the start several the markets at the big odds of $ 14. times before.

Then we have However Assistant Trainer Wayne Shoot Out, a brilliant Hawks said he has got winner of the Chipover that problem, al- ping Norton Stakes though they still use the at Warwick Farm, at barrier blanket on him, $15, while Moment of Change, a courageous to soothe him down.

On the third line of second in the Newbetting for the market, is next on Doncaster is the $19.

- Ted Ryan stablemate of Pierro;

Bowls Fitzroy Victoria B.C. ■ Clubs Victoria has applauded the Fitzroy Victoria Bowling Club’s Community Development initiative as a model example of how clubs contribute to the community.

The program that has kicked off this year has seen the employment of Victorian state bowler Nicole Shortis as its club Community Development Manager and involves the engagement of schools, disability and underprivileged groups in free coaching and use of facilities for participants.

Shortis is enjoying the challenge of taking bowls to groups who may not have access to sport normally.

The program in 2013 has so far included school groups, elderly groups from the local aged care facility and disability and blind groups.

In addition Fitzroy Victoria Bowls Club hosts the State Disability Bowls Program as part of its work.

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Patrick Roberts show ■ Australia’s internationally acclaimed violinist Patrick Roberts makes a return to The Palms at Crown with his concert on Saturday, May 4.

When Patrick Roberts runs a bow over his violin, you are instantly captivated, says pub,licist Julie Cavanagh.

“His style and personality, coupled with his technique and choice of material, takes you to a place all music lovers want to be.

“Patrick’s music fuses the old with the new – standard classical pieces, through to the more contemporary, all of which has an appeal to music lovers young and old.

“In his performance at The Palms at Crown, you will hear Patrick play songs by Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Queen and Frank Sinatra.

“Patrick also plays well known pieces including Exodus, You Raise Me Up, My Way, and for the more musically minded, titles including Toccata, Czardas and Concierto De Aranjuez.”

He will also perform songs from his two albums All In Love Is Fair and his new album Vision.

Patrick will be joined on stage by special guest, Jazz singer Liam Burrows, The National Boys Choir and supported by a group of talented musicians, topped off with a wonderful light and sound show Patrick’s history in music is quite comprehensive, going back to when he first picked up the violin at eight years of age.

From then on, his whole life was built around the violin, studying at the Conservatorium of Music where he later taught.

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TURMOIL IN TOP AUSSIE SPORT

■ Top sport in our country is in turmoil. Test cricket, arguably the pinnacle of sporting achievement in Australia, is the latest to implode with the sacking of four players including vicecaptain Shane Watson for not obeying the ‘headmaster’s demand to have their “homework assignments” handed in on time.

These seemingly minor misdemeanours have the legs to ruin Test Cricket’s culture and image quicker than a truckload of ‘performance enhancing drugs’.

What’s more, it will prove divisive with fans and the host of cricketers from schoolkids to the elite State teams.

It comes at a critical time with the ‘whitewash’ series in India followed by the ‘time honoured and treasured’ Ashes Tour.

With cricket enthusiasts this is bigger than the ASADA and ACC shambolic investigations of our football codes.

Editors must be confused as to their overwhelming choice of front page lead stories provided by Australian sport.

The international media is enjoying the endless jokes and ‘belly-laughs’ at our once highly respected Australian sporting icons. It will take time to rebuild the trashed image.

What can Cricket Australia do in the immediate future to correct these recent blunders?

First allow the four players involved to have their say.

Secondly when the Indian Tour concludes, assemble the Test team members with the Tour administrators for a two-day seminar with the Sydney Swans to hear John Longmire, Head Coach; Adam Goodes; Chairman Richard Colless; and CEO Andrew Ireland spell out the ingredients and commitment expected and demanded of every team member to build on and maintain the Swans culture. It will work!

GWS and the Swans have accepted ‘Sheeds’ suggestion and ‘christened’ their local derbies as ‘The Battle Of The Bridges’ , that is the world-famous Harbour Bridge which leads to Swans home ground at the SCG, and the much newer ANZAC Bridge which opens up Sydney’s West, the home of GWS (Greater Western Sydney) Giants and its home ground, SKODA Stadium, part of the 2000 Olympic Park complex. Most appropriate.

While on Sydney’s West, congratulations to their remarkably successful Soccer team which heads the ASF Table in its first year of competition by a clear five premiership points.

Hopefully they can maintain form and win the title. A great sports story and a challenge for GWS to aspire to similar success.coaches. Contact Nick Johnston at GWS on 98348037 and enjoy the experience.

Injury update ■ Scans have confirmed the opinion of Club medical staff that Hawks defender Matt Suckling has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee and will require a reconstruction.

Suckling is consulting with a specialist for traditional knee reconstruction.

Scans also showed he sustained little additional damage to the knee so the Hawks defender can expect a good outcome from reconstructive surgery

Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel and a solid rehabilitation program.

Hawthorn General Manager – Football Operations Mark Evans said that while Suckling is naturally disappointed, the young Hawk remains upbeat.

“It's obviously a devastating thing to happen to Matt on the eve of the season, but his attitude will be to throw himself into his rehab program and come back a stronger player from this,” Evans said.

Mark Evans appointed ■ Australian Football League Chief Executive Officer Andrew Demetriouhas announced the appointment of Mark Evans as General Manager, Football Operations to replace Adrian Anderson who resigned in December last year.

Evans has been General Manager, Football Operations of the Hawthorn Football Club since 2004 and has also been Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hawthorn FC for the past 18 months.

Before his appointment by Hawthorn FC, he held the roles of Communications Manager and Player Welfare Manager with the Melbourne Football Club from 1999.

“Mark has a very strong record in football administration and management and will bring valuable senior experience from the roles he has held at two AFL clubs to the AFL,” Mr Dem-etriou said.

“It is obviously a very important role and we are delighted to welcome Mark to the AFL Executive.”

He will start with the AFL at a date to be determined following consultation with Hawthorn FC. Mr Evans said he was looking forward to joining the AFL and tackling the many challenges of the Football Operations role.

“I’m passionate about the game.

This is a terrific opportunity for me to apply my experience and learnings from both my time in football and also the further training and education I have undertaken in recent years,” Mr Evans said.

“The AFL is a highly regarded, professional sporting organisation and I look forward to making a positive contribution to the continuing success of the competition and to establishing strong working relationships with each AFL club.”

As General Manager, Football Op

Club to recognise 10 years’ service as a player and administrator. He is currently a Director at the Club and is a former Director of Sandringham Football Club.

His responsibilities as General Manager, Football Operations with Hawthorn FC have included: ■ Compliance and management of total player payments ■ Negotiation of player contacts ■ Establishment of what is generally regarded as the strongest AFL/VFL Club alliance with the Box Hill Hawks ■ Development of a high quality player welfare and development program. The club has the highest rate of involvement by players in education and training for life after football ■ Development of a highly respected Indigenous player and culture program across all levels of the club ■ Production of a club Alcohol Game Plan, Choices Program and enhanced Illicit Drug Education and Action Program ■ Recruitment and list management ■ Establishment of New South Wales, New Zealand, Ireland and US recruiting pathways ■ Management of football department costs within annual budgets

Injury survey out erations, Mr Evans’s responsibilities will include: ■ Staging of all NAB Cup, Toyota AFL Premiership Season and Toyota AFL Finals Series matches ■ AFL Rules and Regulations ■ NAB AFL National Draft ■ Various AFL policies including the Anti-Doping Code which relates to performance enhancing drugs, the Illicit Drugs Policy which includes out of competition testing for illicit drugs, Racial and Religious Vilification, Respect and Responsibility.

■ Laws of the Game ■ Match Review Panel, AFL Tribunal ■ Umpiring ■ Working relationship with the AFL Players’ Association ■ Working relationship with the AFL Umpires’ Association ■ Working relationship with AFL Clubs, AFL Coaches Association Mr Demetriou said the AFL had been very impressed and pleased with the calibre of each of the candidates for the role. They were interviewed by a panel consisting of AFL Chairman, Mike Fitzpatrick, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan and Mr Demetriou.

Strong background ■ Mark Evans holds a Bachelor of Education from Ballarat University and last year completed key executive programs in strategy, strategic leadership, negotiation and innovation at the Harvard Business School.

He is also studying for a Master of Business Administration from Southern Cross University in topics including sport and the law, economics and labour market in sport, leadership and culture, marketing, communications and crisis management.

Mark played for Box Hill Football Club from 1992-1995 and in 2010 was awarded Life Membership of the

■ The AFL's annual injury survey has showed that injury rates in 2012 – overall injury incidence, prevalence and recurrence – had decreased from the 2011 season and injury prevalence was its lowest level since the 2008 year.

The AFL injury survey, which was completed for the 21st consecutive year in 2012, is also being published for the first time in the highly-regarded American Journal of Sports Medicine, along with a review of the life of the survey over the last two decades.

The injury results were presented to the AFL Medical Officers' Association with other key findings showing that the incidence of hamstring injuries through 2011-12 was significantly lower than the period across 2006-10.

Other major leg muscle injuries had diverse results, with quad and groin strains at lower levels in 2012 while calf strains were at higher levels than recent years.

Report authors Associate Professor John Orchard and Dr Hugh Seward said the recurrence rate for all injuries in 2012 was the lowest seen in the history of the report and minimally reduced from the 2011 year, as part of an overall long-term downward trend in recurrence rates.

All clubs in the competition continue to have full participation in the survey and acting General Manager Football Operations, Gillon McLachlan, thanked Dr Seward and Associate Professor Orchard for their ongoing work in leading what has become a source of important information about injury trends in the game.

“In the interests of player health and welfare, the injury survey helps to identify the most important areas for further AFL-funded research, with the primary goal of ensuring the game is safe to play and that our players have the best possible treatment and support when returning from any injury,” Mr McLachlan said.

“The AFL will continue to consider and implement rule changes where necessary to improve player safety, not just at the elite level, but across all levels of our game for both adults and children," he said.

ROUND 1 Friday, March 22 Adelaide Crows vs. Essendon (AS) (N) Saturday, March 23 Fremantle vs. West Coast Eagles (PS) (N) Thursday, March 28 Carlton vs. Richmond (MCG) (N) Saturday, March 30 Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Lions (ES) GWS GIANTS vs. Sydney Swans (ANZ) (T) Gold Coast SUNS vs. St Kilda (MS) (N) Sunday, March 31 Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide (MCG) (E) North Melbourne vs. Collingwood (ES) (T) Monday, April 1 Hawthorn vs. Geelong Cats (MCG)

Mr McLachlan said a major summary of the methods of the AFL injury survey was published a decade ago in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, one of the world’s leading sports medicine journals, while this year’s summary paper in the American Journal of Sports Medicine is believed to be the first co-publication of an annual injury report with a leading scientific sports medicine journal.

In 2012, an 'average club list' of 46 players would now expect to have 7.8 players sidelined due to injury in any given week, compared to a figure of 8.4 players for the 2011 year.

Dr Seward said other findings from the 2012 report included concussion incidence being above the longterm average but still low relative to other injury categories while shoulder injuries, which had been increasing in recent seasons, fell below the 10-year average in 2012.

“The rise in concussion incidence over the last two years in the AFL corresponds with a worldwide trend amongst many sports to recognise the potential long-term effects of concussion and the adoption of a more conservative approach with return-to-play decisions,” the report said.

“Concussion has been an area of focus for the AFL for a number of decades, and current AFL practices for the management of such injuries are consistent with international best practice. AFL guidelines state that no player diagnosed with or suspected of having concussion should take any further part in the match, and players are strongly encouraged by clubs to report all instances of suspected concussion “The AFL remains strongly committed to player welfare and has introduced several law and tribunal changes in recent years to reduce the risk of head and neck injury such as a reduced tolerance of head-high contact, stricter policing of dangerous tackles, and the introduction of rules to penalise a player who makes forceful contact to another player with his head over the ball.”

Dr Orchard said hamstring injuries remained the leading injury in the game, groin injuries fell further in 2012 and had stayed below the 10-year average, knee and ankle injuries were close to the 10-year average while calf strains were at the highest level seen in the 21-year period.

“It is promising that a long-term trend towards increased injury rates over the last decade does appear to have been arrested somewhat in 2011 and 2012, however further analysis and monitoring is required to determine the effects of the interchange modifications on injury rates.

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Melbourne Boulevard Pharmacy and Health Foods

Is your thyroid making you fat?

by Nutritionist and Naturopath Shoba Jay

Why me?

It can be frustrating, stressful and emotionally exhausting trying to lose weight especially when you're hitting the gym and being a dietary saint.

You may have known for years that your 'slow metabolism' had been affecting your weight loss goals but could there be a simple explanation as to why this is happening?

What is the link between weight, metabolism and the thyroid?

Metabolism refers to the chemical and physical processes that take place in order for your body to maintain homeostasis (to stay alive). This process involves transforming the food you eat into chemical energy for our cells to perform their many daily functions including breathing, regulating heart beat, digestion and concentration.

A key factor involved in metabolism is the thyroid gland, found just over the trachea (windpipe) in front of your throat. It works with the brain to secrete hormones that regulate energy burning.

When you don't have enough thyroid hormone circulating in the blood, the body will slow down, which consequently has an impact on all your daily functions.

What is hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism is the term used to describe a thyroid that doesn't function well and can be influenced by primary or secondary factors.

Primary hypothyroidism can result from damage to the thyroid gland itself whilst secondary hypothyroidism may result from stimuli like long term stress, environmental pollution and a not so perfect diet.

The symptoms: What to watch out for.

■ Goitre (enlarged thyroid gland) ■ Slow and foggy thinking ■ Inability to lose weight ■ Constant fatigue ■ Depression ■ Dry and thick skin ■ Coarse dull hair ■ Low blood pressure ■ Fluid retention ■ Poor wound and healing abilities What you can do?

Nutrition and lifestyle play a key role in the state of your health.Whether due to primary factors, stress or a not so perfect diet, an under active thyroid requires vital nutrients to function properly.* For more information please visit Melbourne Boulevard Pharmacy. Shoba Jay is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath, available for general advice and private consultations. *Please note that full investigative blood studies can be organised at your local doctor. naturopath.mbp@live.com.au

Shop 5, 401 St Kilda Road Melbourne, Vic 3004 9866 1284 naturopath.mbp@live.com.au ShowBiz Social Club At Bentleigh Club Monday night (Oct. 22) Photos: Gigi Hellmuth

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