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Avenue Q at Doncaster ‘Dead Set’ returns

● Meet the cast of Avenue Q. Ryland Sack (left) , Merryn Degnan,, Steven Walker, Claire de Freitas, Giulian De Vincentis, Guada Banez, Ryan Purdy and Kelly Wild.r ■ The Phoenix Theatre Company presents Avenue Q from October 24 -November 1 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster. This quirky, laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate, the girl next door; Rod the republican; Trekkie the internet sexpert; Lucy the slut and other colourful types who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life. Avenue Q is directed by Brenton Van Vliet and Katie Packer, musically directed by Katie Packer and Phill Scanlon and choreographed by Renee Maloney. Bookings: 9012 5897 www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org - Cheryl Threadgold

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● John Davidson is Murrough ‘One Eye’ MacSweeney, in The Last Torch. More details on Page 37

■ What a televisual delight to watch the subtle intelligence (dare we say flirting?) of Jennifer Byrne with author Thomas Kenneally on ABC’s Book Club interview series. ■ English language pedants will be interested in Byrne’s use of the word ‘aborginals’ as a noun, rather than aborigines. ■ And full marks to Brilliant Creatures (ABC-TV) with its first instalment concentrating on Clive James, Robert Hughes, Barry Humphries and Germaine Greer. It is presented by novelist Howard Jacobson. ■ Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton will present their final At The Movies episode on ABC-TV on December 9. The pair have fronted the show for 28 years. ■ Trademark lingering looks in The Bold And The Beautiful have been trimmed by Network 10, by as much as 1:22 in each 30-minute episode ... so there is more time to air commercials. ■ Former Melbourne radio man Tony MacManus is returning to 3AW sister station 6PR to host their Saturday night program. ■ Steve Woods is now hosting a weekly show called Musical Notes on Vision Australia Radio (1179 AM), reports Greg Newman of Jocks Journal.

● Ian Pidd and Sue Giles in Dead Set ■ Dead Set was first performed at La Mama some 20 years ago and yet this quirky, well-crafted musical, feels fresh, funny and original. Written, composed and performed by established theatre directors, Sue Giles and Ian Pidd, the play tells the story of Lionel Tonks (Pidd), a maths teacher complete with Rubiks cube who dreams of being a successful songwriter, and Verity Charity (Giles), English teacher, gifted lyricist and compulsive liar. Recognising how bad he is at metaphors (an introductory song comprehensively and wittily illustrates the point) Lionel advertises for a lyricist. Enter Verity Charity. There are plenty of hilarious moments as the two create a world of their own – “a double life”, to write the great Australian musical, Humping The Swag. There is so much to like about this play. The performances are exceptional – Giles’s over exuberant and uber confident Verity Charity is contrasted by the prickly and insecure Janice Black. Pidd plays the boring maths teacher with consummate awkwardness – only finding his true self when he is the “songwriter”. I particularly enjoyed the classroom scene where he attempted to solicit answers to his unanswerable questions from the audience (enthusiastically assuming the role of students). Music features strongly in the play and Giles and Pidd prove to be talented musicians – it’s amazing how good one guitar and two voices can sound. They created some wonderful melodies with catchy, humorous and sometimes rather odd lyric s. This is clever and entertaining theatre with a dash of nutty charm. I highly recommend this Melbourne Fringe Festival offering at La Mama – you don’t want to wait another 20 years to see it. Season: Until September 28 Time: Wed, Fri 8.30pm, Thurs, Sat, Sun 6.30pm Venue: La Mama, 205 Faraday St, Carlton Tickets: $25 Full, Concession $15 Bookings: www.lamama.com.au or 9347 6142 - Review by Beth Klein

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Gena’s second prize ■ Melbourne singer-songwriter Gena Rose Bruce has taken out a second prize in the International Unsigned Only Song Writing competition. The 20-year-old, who describes her music as alt country with a bit of pop, has been slowly finding her place in the local live music scene with regular gigs at some of Melbourne's iconic venues. Gena has already shared the stage with some Aussie legends in Paul Kelly and Daryl Braithwaite amongst others, and her aim is to pursue a full time performing career.

Remake of Louis ■ Kinglake country music couple Dave and Merelyn Carter’s new release is a remake of the classic Louis Armstrong hit What A Wonderful World. The song is the title track of their new gospel album featuring 12 songs of bluegrass style arrangements. More info at info@carter-carter.com

Kemp at Hallam Hotel ■ Australia's premier country music duo McAlister Kemp return to the Hallam Hotel on Thursday, October 9. In just four years, the boys have quickly established themselves as one of the county’s best live acts with sell-out crowds being the norm wherever they play. Tickets at Ticketmaster or the Hallam Hotel. - Rob Foenander

■ Melbourne’s fine music radio station, 3MBS, has been nominated for three national awards. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia shortlisted the stationfor the awards which will be presented in Adelaide in November. The nominated categories are: ■ Excellence in community participation for The Talent ■ Best station promotion, sponsorship or fundraising campaign for the 3MBS Schubert marathon ■ Outstanding volunteer contribution for Robert Hooke (Friday Concert Hall and Morning Classics) The CBAAAwards are designed to promote excellence and to encourage and assist community broadcasters.

Guest spot ■ Age footy writer Rogan Connolly was special guest on the late Saturday-early Sunday edition of 3RRR Party Show with host Headley Gritter, Dermie Brereton and Stan ‘The Man’ Longinidis. Rohan normally appears on 1116 SEN. It was a Grand Final edition of the Party Show, and discussion centred on this coming weekend’s AFL blockbuster between the Hawks and the Swans.

Melbourne Radio Briefs ■ Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes and Kate Langbroek have returned to Nova airways this week during the September survey break. Hughesy and Kate can be heard until Friday (Sept. 26) in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. ■ Julia Morris is filling in at Mix 101.1 with Chrissie Swan, while Jane Hall takes some extra leave during the school holidays. ■ Richard Wilkins should know about the dangers of prerecording ... or not doing his homework. The Smooth 91.5 weekend host told his listeners on Sunday that he was going home to watch the afternoon footy. There were no AFL or NRL matches on Sunday afternoon.

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Director’s total benefits were $162,585. Stephen Sweeney was listed for $171,334, which included short term benefits, incentives, post-employment benefits, and long-term benefits. Quick is on a four-year appointment, renewable in December next year. The company also operates Inside Football newspaper.

Hard fall ■ Maie Drew, wife of former ● Robert Hooke 3AK Nightwatch host Leigh family company interests in- Drew, was hospitalised on Satcreased their holding from 8.1 urday after a bad fall. Maie was rushed to Dan■ Pacific Star Network Ltd, per cent to 14.3 per cent, acoperator of 1116 SEN and quired from The Opal Trust. denong Hospital later underThe company’s board in- going surgery at the Valley MyMP, has declared a profit cludes Ron Hall, 73; Andrew Hospital where a plate was inbefore tax of $1.45 million. The station said the Mel- Moffat, 53; Gary Pert, 49; and serted into her leg. She also damaged her hip bourne metropolitan radio ad- Michelle Guthrie, 48. Company in the fall, where she came secretary Stephen Sweeney is vertising market had grown 1.7 down heavily on her left knee per cent to $221million. The 50. CEO Barrie Quick received in the hallway of their new company’s stations earned a a package of $424,746. Sales home in the outer south-east6.5 per cent market share. The company is spending Director David Hung was paid ern suburbs. Maie is well known to radio more than $1 million on up- $279,818. Direct Sales Manager Andrew Harrison’s packlisteners, having worked at grades to transmitters, websites and contingency plan- age totalled $217,951. Program 3AK, and an attender of indusDirector Mark Johnson re- try events. Leigh has been a ning. Group revenue increased ceived $188,207. Gordon volunteer presenter at Casey 1.1 per cent to $15.23 million. Moore, the Creative/Brand Radio. The company is looking to the future: “Advertisers want solutions that target messages to target audiences and our business strategy is focused on provuiding clients with a network of advertising opportunities in radio, publishing, online and mobile mediums. “The view is that multi channel distribution of content will be a key driver for future growth and your Board believes that a strategy of investing in ‘media for communities’ will deliver tangible results results that will in turn generate long term sustainable returns to shareholders.” Wyllie Funds Management has taken 12 per cent shareholding, and the Herszberg ● Leigh and Maie Drew

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On This Day Thursday Saturday Friday Wednesday September 24 September 25 September 26 September 27 ■ English actor Anthony Newley was born in London in 1931. He died aged 67 in 1999. American puppeteer Jim Henson was born in 1936. He died aged 53 in 1990. English singer Gerry Marsden is 72 (1942). Australian actress Fiona Corke was born in Mel. in 1961

■ British comic actor Ronnie Barker was born in 1929. He died aged 76 in 2005. US newswoman Barbara Walters is 85. American actor Michael Douglas is 70. English actress Felicity Kendall is 68. Australian actor Colin Friels was born in 1952 (62).

■ US country singer Marty Robbins was born in 1925. He died aged 57 in 1982. Cricketer Ian Chappell is 71. English singer Bryan Ferry is 69. Australian runner Steve Moneghetti is 52. Born in Ballarat. Aussie actor Brett Climo is 50.

■ Happy 62ndt birthday Greg Long. We hope you get a load of presents. Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday) is 66. He won’t be singing at this year’s Grand Final. Politician Graham Richardson is 65. US singer Shaun Cassidy is 55. Canadian singer Avril Lavigne is 29.

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Monday Sunday September 28 September 29 ■ TV host Ed Sullivan was born in New York in 1902. He died aged 72 in 1974. Actor Peter Finch was born as William Mitchell in London in 1916. He died aged 60 in 1977. Singer Helen Shapiro is 68. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is 42.

■ American rock n roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis is 79. US TV presenter Bryant Gumbel is 66. New Zealand singer Jenny Morris is 58. Actress Danielle Spencer is 44. Footballer Darrell Baldock was born in 1938. ‘The Doc’ died aged 72 in 2011.

Tuesday September 30 ■ US tele-evangelist Robert Schuller is 88. Actress Deborah Kerr was born in Scotland in 1921. She died aged 86 in 2007. Barrister Geoffrey Robinson is 68. US actress Fran Drescher is 57. TV news presenter Stan Grant was born in 1963 (51).

Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of Jocks Journal for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates. Jocks Journal is Australia’s longest running radio industry publication. Find out more at www.jocksjournal.com

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‘The Mesh’ at St Kilda ■ Red Stitch Actors Theatre teams with Arthur in a first-time collaboration, to present The Mesh, playing a premiere season from October 15-November 8. Written by Elise Hearst and directed by Paige Rattray, The Mesh is inspired by the story of Elise’s grandparents, Austrian Jews who fled Europe after the German occupation, daringly escaping and making the long journey to begin a new life in Melbourne. Wolf and Clara, Max and Lottie know how to throw a costume party. Clara is a butterfly and singer, Lottie is a witch, Max is a king amongst men, and Wolf, well, a bit of a wolf. Refugees with no homeland to return to, they ‘party’ in an effort to band together, maintain hope, and save their faltering sanity. Caught in a cruel limbo between past and present and striving to find their place in a new land, they fall under the increasingly sinister surveillance of The Suits as they attempt to gain safety and security. The Mesh is a haunting and timely allegory filled with dancing, original songs and a rich musical score. The cast features Red Stitch ensemble Ella Caldwell, Rosie Lockhart and Olga Makeeva, with guests Tom Dent, Kevin Kiernan-Molloy and Nick Masters. Led by Rattray and producer Belinda Kelly, Arthur makes both text-based and devised new Australian work exploring contemporary Australian identity, myth and magic in a variety of venues including theatres, churchyards, cabaret venues and under their mini-big top. This partnership between Red Stitch and Arthur was born from a shared interest in exploring current voices and urgent questions, and The Mesh unites the intimate text-based work of the Red Stitch ensemble with the heightened visual and physical style of Arthur. Previews: October 15, 16. Season: October 17 – November 8 (not Monday or Tuesday) Times: Wed – Sat 8pm, Sun 6.30pm, Matinees Sat pm. Venue: Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Rear 2 Chapel St, St Kilda Cast Q and A: Thursday, October 23 post performance Tickets: $20-$39 Bookings: 9533 8083 or www.redstitch.net - Cheryl Threadgold

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Such talent! ■ Talented creators Jane Miller and Beng Oh were the drawcard to attend opening night of Motherf***** (my added asterisks) in La Mama’s Melbourne Fringe Festival at the Courthouse. 15 Minutes From Anywhere presents classical theatre reimagined, in this collective adaptation of works by Greek playwright Sophocles and Roman dramatist Seneca. Text adaptation is written by Jane Miller, with two poems by Ted Hughes. A slow-moving curse resonating down the Cadmus family lineage, including great grandson Laius, king of Thebes and father to Oedipus, results in murder, incest, suicide and self-mutilation. Miller’s script commendably underwent intense workshopping, with an interesting focus on developing the previously minor character of Jocasta as Oedipus’s partner, lover, wife and mother, and her relationship with first husband Laius and brother, Creon. Rarely mentioning characters’ names in the narrative risks confusion for audience members, even those familiar with these classic works. However, the result is a poetic, at times chilling, tale of murder, love, lust, and the tragic consequences of boy unwittingly meeting girl and discovering she is his biological mother. The strong, multi-role playing cast includes Tania Lentini (Jocasta), Antony Talia (Oedipus, Tiresias, Messenger), Troy Larkin (Laius, Oedipus), Keith Brockett

● Tania Lentini (Jocasta) in Motherf***** at La Mama Courthouse until September 28. Photo: Sarah Walker (Creon), Stephanie lost in the over-long scene Pountney (Jocasta, with the pop-song and two Antigone, Ismene), Iliana motionless characters. Contos (Sphinx, Australian theatre is Antigone, Ismene) and lucky to have a talented, Annie Lumsden (Sphinx, courageous collaborative Tiresias). Designer Emily team such as Miller and Collett’s simple, effective Oh to explore and experiset of black platform and ment with new, exciting curtains, adds dramatic performance possibilities, impact and allows unim- including one titled peded focus on the play- Motherf*****. ers. Performance Season: Beng Oh’s creative di- Until September 28 rection represents his Times: Wed 6.30pm, usual high standard, artis- Thurs – Sat at 7.30pm, tically complemented by Sun at 4pm Matthew Barber’s lightVenue: La Mama ing. Courthouse, 349 Critically speaking, Drummond St, Carlton. sound levels need Duration: 75 Minutes rejigging for dialogue auTickets: $25/$15. dibility, and actors need to Bookings: 9347 6142 enunciate words clearly when raising voices www.lamama.com.au - Review by loudly. Cheryl Threadgold Also, initial impact was

Boyish Girl

● American comedian Tig Nitaro (see story at right)

■ Bookings are now open to see popular American stand-up comedian Tig Notaro’s show Boyish Girl Interrupted on Tuesday, December 9 at 8pm at the Athenaeum Theatre, as part of her Australian tour. A lot has happened to Tig since she last performed here in 2011. In 2012 at a Los Angeles show, Tig made a seemingly nonchalant detour in her stand-up set to announce that she had just that day been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her blend of humour and matter of fact approach left her audience, including host Louis CK, in both tears and laughter. CK later tweeted, “In my 27 years doing this I have seen a handful of truly masterful performances. One was Tig Notaro last night.” After a hugely successful and critically acclaimed sell-out Edinburgh

Fringe run last year, Notaro has toured extensively. Her second comedy album Live (as in, to live) has sold more than 100,000 copies, a figure unheard of for contemporary comedy albums. The Grammy nominated album was ranked No.1 Comedy Album of 2012 by Entertainment Weekly, New York Magazine and The Onion AV Club whilst Tig herself was recently ranked No. 21 on Rolling Stone’s “50 Funniest People in the World Now” list. Laidback, surreal and sardonic, Notaro’s humour has seen her guest star on shows like The Office, The Sarah Silverman Program and Community with supporting roles in films such as In A World and Walk of Shame. Performance date: Tuesday, December 9 at 8pm Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, Collins St, Melbourne. ticketek.com.au

Almost Face To Face

● Stephen House ■ Almost Face to Face is a solo performance written and performed by Stephen House at La Mama and is part of 2014 Melbourne Fringe Festival. This is a premiere and was written during an Irish literature residency. Stephen is a talented writer and performer. He is the Awgie winning playwright-actor of the hit play Appalling Behaviour and has a long relationship with La Mama. Stephen’s impressive performance was quite enticing, maintaining excellent eye contact with his audience, with whom he had a good rapport. This piece, which is directed by Peter Green, is quite challenging and takes us inside the creative mind. He takes us into a risky Dublin world, which is dark, yet at times moving. This is a self-indulgent and at times confrontational journey about creative chaos and living on the edge on the fringes of society. The character seems to roam endlessly through a series of brutal and edgy scenarios. Is it ever too late to face up to what we have become? Performance Season: Until September 28 Venue: La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St, Carlton Tickets: $25/$15 Bookings: www.lamama.com.au or 9347 6142 - Review by Jill Page

The Last Torch ■ The Melbourne Fringe Festival launches a new Australian musical, The Last Torch, on October 1 at The Coopers Malthouse. Set in 1588, the show offers a new perspective on the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and pays homage to the fallen Irish who fought for their independence through the journey of the last Clan leader, Brian O’Rourke. Written by husband and wife duo Frances and Simon O’Neill, The Last Torch tells of the love of the Irish for their culture, love for their children, and their love for each other. “It is romance and passion in the midst of conflict,” says composer/director, Frances. “It’s Les Mis meets Game of Thrones, and a timely piece in many ways. For the first time the O’Rourkes (Princes of Breffny) are to have their story told.” The show explores the writers’ Irish heritage, and Simon O’Neill points out that in the pages of Irish history, their families fought together. “Now we are united again in telling this important story,” he says. Fresh from the West End, actor Tim Carney will lead a cast of 19 performers, while a 13-piece orchestra under the musical direction of Simon O’Neill, will bring to life the show’s traditional Irish and Spanish music. Actor Tim Carney says a new musical is a huge creative process. “It’s brilliant to see an Australian musical hit the Melbourne stage,” says Carney. Seven years in the making, The Last Torch promises to deliver a night rich in Irish passion. Performance Season: October 1-4 at 7pm Venue: The Coopers Malthouse, The Beckett Theatre Tickets: $28/$22 Bookings: www.melbournefringe.com.au or 9660 9666.

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● The monstrously disappointing Godzilla, king of the monsters, roars his way on to DVD and Blu-ray, for a few minutes anyway. FILM: GODZILLA: Genre: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi. Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, David Strathairn. Year: 2014. Rating: M. Running Time: 123 Minutes. Format: DVD, BLU-RAY and BLU-RAY 3D. Stars: ** Verdict: The world's most famous monster is back, and this time he's pitted against two malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. Beginning with pages ripped from other science fiction classics, it continues with an unending series of clichés taken up by banal dialogue and too many talking heads trying to justify their existence, until finally, almost two thirds into the film we finally see the full size creature, only to have him quickly and constantly disappear behind doors and buildings. When he is on screen the results are spectacular, however, his screen time is far too brief at around 11-12 minutes, and the results are ultimately a tiresome and mind numbing experience filled with hot air, an obtuse spectacle of monstrous proportions. FILM: SNOWPIERCER: Genre: Action/Sc-Fi/Thriller. Cast: Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton, John Hurt, Octavia Spencer. Year: 2013. Rating: MA15+. Running Time: 126 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **½ Verdict: Sombre and bleak post apocalyptic tale set in a future where a failed climate-change experiment has killed off all life on the planet except for a lucky few who boarded the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe. With-in the train a class system rules and rebellion erupts from the lowest order and they fight carriage by carriage from the rear to the front to confront the ruler. Fine cast all do well, the standout being Tinda Swinton in a delightfully quirky and over the top role. However, even though the tension builds intensely and there are moments to grasp and admire, its claustrophobic setting, bizarre set pieces, downbeat plot and muddled payoff make this an ultimately bumpy and disappointing ride. FILM: RIO 2: Genre: Animated/Family/Adventure/Comedy. Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia. Year: 2014. Rating: G. Running Time: 101 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **½ Verdict: Following on from the 2011 hit, and this time our fluffy furry feathered friends are hurled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon jungle. As in the first adventure, it's all here, they're all back. Lots of colour, flashy musical numbers, standout voice talent, unending humour and eye popping animation. However, as far as the story goes it's pretty much a rehash of the first one, only this time more unfocused, and the dialogue an unrelenting ramble. The result is exhaustion to a point of boredom, unlike its predecessor. But that said, it has enough to offer as a solid and predictable entertaining diversion for the little ones, even though the adults may have wished to have chosen something else. FILM: THE LAST WAVE: Genre: Drama/Mystery/Thriller. Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil. Year: 1977. Rating: PG. Running Time: 106 Minutes. Format: DVD. Stars: ***½ Verdict: Director Peter Weir followed 1975's Picnic At Hanging Rock with this story of a Sydney lawyer who defends five Aborigines in a ritualized murder, and in the process strange and mysterious occurrences begin to happen including warnings of an impending Armageddon. The Last Wave is an intelligently written and superbly directed journey deep into the mystical heart of Australian myth. Richard Chamberlain is highly effective as the young lawyer as his experiences lead him to an unforgettably powerful, yet subtle, conclusion. Breathtaking cinematography by Russell Boyd (Gallipoli) and overflowing with atmospheric, chilling and haunting moments, this is a bewildering experience that transfixes the imagination with surreal imaginings, nightmarish paranoia and thought provoking results.

New breed of Zombie

● The one that started it all - Yomigaeri: Resurrection. ■ When writers come up with a great in Yomigaeri and adding a socio-culidea, there are always plenty of pro- tural layer to it, but never explores it ducers wanting to make the most of in a truly substantial manner. it. There are some great scenes scatThe current premise exploding tered about, but they eventually get across TV screens is of the dead re- lost in a standard French sub-plot inturning from the grave, not as mur- volving a love triangle. derous, flesh-eating ghouls, but as lost Frederic Pierrot also stars in the souls trying to reconnect with family 2012 spin-off. One wonders what and loved ones. Terrence Malick could have done Filled with angst and uncertainty, with this material. this particular breed of undead feel The Returned : Season 1 (2012) like outcasts, and like George A. (France) (MA). ****½. Romero's classic allegorical zombie This eight-part horror/drama exfilms from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, be- pands on the 2004 film, thankfully decome metaphors for problems facing livering a much more fully-rounded society, and how mankind is its own experience, story and character wise. worst enemy. Beautifully shot, intelligently diThere are three TV series gracing rected, and full of strong perforour screens, all of which have com- mances, this film-like series is hyppleted their first seasons. notic viewing. Those however expectThese are The Returned (2012 - ing a tidy, conclusive ending will be France), In The Flesh (2013 - UK), disappointed. There will be a Season and Resurrection (2014 - USA), and 2 . will be followed by a fourth next year, In The Flesh : Season 1 (2013) a US remake of the French series. (U.K) (MA). ****. The Returned itself is a spin-off of The British variation comes up a 2004 French film entitled They Came with some engrossing ideas of its own, Back, which screened at the 2005 showing the undead as people sufferMelbourne Film Festival, and fea- ing from P.D.S (Partially Deceased tured co-writer/director Robin Syndrome), and that their violent, Campillo as a guest speaker. flesh-eating tendancies can be conThis soulful, more emotional ap- trolled with a revolutionary new drug. proach to a traditionally horror-related The main thread involves Kieren subject seems to stem from a 2002 (Luke Newberry), a P.D.S patient Japanese film called Yomigaeri : Res- who is sent home after successfully urrection, an engaging drama that completing his drug treatment, and sadly (and strangely) hasn't attained how his family and the surrounding an english-friendly release outside its community deal with his return. asian territories, where it was a boxLike the best zombie features, this office hit. realistically reflects on human nature Given the success of the current and cultural behaviour, but also injects crop of TV shows, it appears to be the some nicely-timed moments of perfect time to release this little-seen, humour. under-rated film on DVD in the west. Despite its critical and awards sucYomigaeri : Resurrection (2002) cess, a Season 2 has yet to be ap(Japan) (M). 126 minutes. ****½. proved, but one hopes that the BBC After an unexplained, green-hued, will give the green light. firefly-filled cloud appears briefly in Resurrection : Season 1 (2014) the sky one night over a small town, (USA) (M). **. the dead start returning to life, causThis entry from the US is easily ing confusion amongst the close-knit the weakest, turning a fascinating community. premise into a mundane soap opera, Inspector Kawada (Tsuyoshi full of rather dull characters and preKusanagi), from the welfare minis- dictable plot turns. try, is sent to investigate these unusual Based on a 2013 novel, this borevents, which sees the recently re- rows liberally from the 2002 Japanese turned wanting to tie up loose ends film, with a number of plot elements with their loved ones. and references (including its title) emDelicately directed by Akihiko ployed that seem to go beyond mere Shiota, and based on the best-selling coincidence. novel by Shinji Kajio, this well-acted Good actors such as Kurtwood drama is emotionally satisfying, where Smith, Frances Fisher, Omar Epps, the viewer might even shed a tear or and Matt Craven try their best, but two. find it hard to rise above the lukewarm The director would return to simi- scripting and by-the-numbers direclar territory with A Heartful Of Love tion. (2005), also from the same author. If - Aaron Rourke you can locate the Hong Kong DVD, DVDs and Blu-Rays kindly supplied which does have english subtitles, then by Video Vision, 177-179 Carlisle do yourself a favour and pick it up. Street, Balaclava. All but Yomigaeri They Came Back (2004) (France) and They Came Back are available (M). 102 minutes. **½. on DVD. For information or Good-looking film is frustratingly bookings on these titles please call uneven, taking the premise laid down 9531 2544.

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Easy guide to Fringe Festival Dreamers

● Daniel Keene and Ariette Taylor’s new play Dreamers premieres at fortyfivedownstairs on November 6. Photo: Jeff Busby ■ For the first time in over a decade, Fortyfivedownstairs is bringing together again the creative team of writer Daniel Keene and director Ariette Taylor, with designer Adrienne Chisholm, to present the Australian premiere of Dreamers from November 6 – 30. Mary Lou Jelbart, Fortyfivedownstairs founder and artistic director, says it’s difficult to express just how exciting it is that Daniel Keene and Ariette Taylor are again working together to present Dreamers in Australia. “The collaboration between these two talented artists produced some of the most unforgettable theatre I have ever seen,” says Jelbart. Keene and Taylor previously worked together in the highly successful Keene/Taylor Theatre Project that ran for five years from 1997 until 2002, and together presented 17 seasons of works with a total of 47 productions, including full length and short plays (four of the last five seasons were presented at fortyfivedownstairs in 2001 and 2002). Dreamers (originally commissioned for the French theatre company Tabula Rasa in 2009) is a play about the struggle against intolerance, racism and exclusion. The central character, Anne, is in her sixties. She begins a relationship with a much younger man of a different race and she must face an avalanche of prejudice and disapproval. Keene says that Dreamers also addresses the problem of isolation – particularly the lives of older people. “It is a view of the underside of contemporary Australian life,” says Keene. “Theatre is a place for complex social conversations, somewhere to broker understanding and to hopefully generate inspiration and discussion. We hope that Dreamers contributes to achieving those ends.” Season: November 6-30. Times: Tue-Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm Tickets: Full $45, Seniors $42.50, Concession $35, Preview $35. Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Bookings: 9662 9966 or fortyfivedownstairs.com

SHOWS ■ Essendon Theatre Company: The Faculty Room (by Bridget Carpenter) September 25 at 7.30pm at the West Essendon Community Centre, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director: Travis Handcock. Audition bookings 0424 494 829. ■ The 1812 Theatre: The Peach Season (by Debra Oswald) September 28 at 7.00pm at 3-5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Mills. Enquiries: 9752 1941. ■ Encore Theatre: Robin Hood - The Panto October 26 at 2.00pm at Fleigner Hall, 31 - 39 Highland Ave., Oakleigh East. Director: Christine Simmonds. Audition Bookings: 9758 0812. ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: See How They Run October 26, 27 at Bracken Hall, 9 Wilson Street, Cheltenham. Director: Cheryl Richards. Audition bookings: 0412 133 071. ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Other Place (by Sharri White) November 10 at 7.30pm at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Kris Weber. Audition bookings: surely@bigpond.net.au ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Driving Miss Daisy November 15 at 1.30pm at the Sherbrooke Shed, Factory 4, 22 Jesmond Rd., Croydon. Director: Horrie Leek. Audition bookings: 0412 474 255. ■ MLOC Productions: Spamalot Information Evening Thursday, November 20 at the Parkdale Church of Christ hall, 174 Como Pde., Parkdale. Director: Jane Court. Enquiries: 9589 4912 www.mloc.org.au

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SHOWS ■ Melbourne Fringe Festival: Until October 5 at various venues. For performance details visit www.melbournefringe.com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Amadeus (by Peter Shaffer) Until September 27 at 8.00pm, 2.00pm performances September 14, 21.at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9457 4117 or htc.org.au ■ La Mama Theatre: Almost Face to Face (written and performed by Stephen House) Until September 28 at La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St., Carlton. Tickets: $25/$15. Bookings: 9347 6142 www.lamama.com.au ■ Hartwell Players: How Does Your Garden Grow? (by Geoff Bamber) September 25, 26, 27 at 8.00pm, September, 27 at 2.00pm at Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Drive, Ashwood. Tickets: $18/$12/Family $40 (Two adults, two children). Bookings: 9513 9581 or bookings@hartwellplayers. org.au ■ Catchment Players: Chess September 26 - October 4 at the Banyule Theatre, Heidelberg. Director: Brad Fischer; Musical Director: Nathan Firmin; Choreographer: Dior Deumer. Bookings: www.catchmentplayers.org.au or www.trybooking.com/ 82619 ■ Essendon Theatre Company: The Jack and the Beanstalk Story (by Michael Bentley) September 26 - October 4 at the West Essendon Community Centre, Bradshaw St., West Essendon;. Performances: September 26, 28, October 3, 4 at 2.00pm, September 26, October 3, 4 at 7.00pm. Tickets: $15 (5 years and over) Bookings: 0422 029 463. ■ Mornington CEF Players: Seussical September 27 - October 12 at Bellamy Hall, Albert St., Mornington. Tickets: $25/$20. Bookings: www.cefplayers.com.au or 0467 185 176. ■ BuST Co: The Pirates of Penzance Until September 27 at Knox Community Arts Centre, Cnr. Mountain Highway and Scoresby Rd., Bayswater. Director: Tony Bird; Musical Director: Benjamin Heels; Choreographer: Kate Dyer. Tickets: $30/ $25/$20. Bookings: trybooking.com.au ■ Beaumaris Theatre: Bay Youth Arts Festival September 30 October 3 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. $10 per workshop session. (for ages 3 - 15). www.beaumaristheatre. com.au ■ Oxagen Productions: Little Women the Musical October 2, 3, 4, 7, 10 at the Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre, Xavier College, Kew. Tickets: $30/$25. Bookings: contact@ oxagen.com.au ■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Legally Blonde the Musical October 3 - 18 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/Choreographer: James Rooney; Musical Director: Andy McCalman. Tickets: $45/$40/$30. Bookings: www.cloc.org.au Bookings: 1300 362 547. ■ LOTS Theatre: Legends of the Skies Series 2 October 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 at 8.00pm at the Australian National Aviation Museum, 1 Second Ave..,, Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison; Producer: Cheryl Threadgold: Technical Producer: Alan Crispin. Tickets: $20 incl. light refreshments. Bookings: Trybooking. Enquiries: 9589 4912. ■ Encore Theatre: The Woman in Black (by Stephen Mallatratt) October 10 - 25 at the Clayton Community Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Tim Long. Bookings: 1300 739 099 (9.00am 9.00pm). ■ Fab Nobs Inc: Bonnie and Clyde October 10 - 25 at The Fab Factory, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Hamish Anderson; Musical Director: Vicki Quinn. Bookings: www.fabnobstheatre.com.au ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Crazy For You October 10 - 25 at the Whitehorse Centre, Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading. Director: Tyler Hess; Musical Director: Danny Forward; Choreographer: Craig Wiltshire. Bookings: www.babirramusictheatre.org.au ■ OSMaD: The Producers: A New Mel Brooks Musical October 16 - 25 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, James Forbes Academy, Scotch College Campus, 1 Morrison St., Hawthorn. Director: Richard Perdriau; Musical Director: Ben Hudson; Choreographer: Louisa Mitchell. Tickets: $45/$40/$30. Bookings: www.osmad.com.au or 0490 122 135. ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: Avenue Q October 24 - November 1 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Directors: Brenton Van Vliet and Katie Packer: Musical Directors: Katie Packer and Phill Scanlon; Choreographer: Renee Maloney. Bookings: 9012 5897 www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org ■ Nova Music Theatre: Cats October 24 - November 9 at the Whitehorse Centre, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. Bookings: 1300 304 433. www.novamusictheatre.com.au or Whitehorse Centre 9062 0555.

● Dan Sultan will perform in the 2015 Riverboats Music Festival. ■ Bookings are now open for the fourth annual Riverboats Music Festival, set to return to the banks of the Murray River at Echuca-Moama from February 13 – 15, 2015. The 2015 line-up includes Dan Sultan, Sarah Blasko, Tex Perkins and The Dark Horses, The Whitlams, The Bamboos, Adalita, Mick Harvey, Diesel, FraserA. Gorman, Matt Walker and The Lost Ragas, Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel, Stella Angelico and The Switch, and Raised by Eagles. Festival Producer David Frazer said it is exciting to be bringing this spectacular line-up to the banks of the mighty Murray next February. “Riverboats provides festival-goers with an opportunity to experience a truly beautiful part of Australia without the queues, ticket prices and hassle of larger events,” says Frazer. “We are particularly proud of the fact Riverboats has remained boutique in both its size and philosophy, yet continues to attracts artists of the calibre of Dan Sultan, Sarah Blasko, Tex Perkins and the Whitlams.” From lunchtime until late each day, an eclectic mix of Australian icons and trailblazing up-and-comers take to the stage for the Murray River’s premier contemporary music festival. Riverboats’ captivating location lends a leisurely, laid-back vibe to the weekend’s festivities. Whether relaxing on picnic rugs or dancing under the dappled light of towering river red gums, the festival’s diverse crowd ranges from urban roadtrippers to country families and discerning musos. In keeping with the festival’s namesake, revellers can also experience a two-hour river cruise aboard a century-old paddle steamer. Whilst on-board the PS Pevensey, deluxe ticket holders will feast on a delicious local brunch accompanied by live music from Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel. The cruise takes place on Saturday February 14 from 11.30am to 1.30pm, returning to the historic Port of Echuca in time for the Saturday afternoon line-up. Just 2½ hours north of Melbourne, Echuca-Moama offers a broad range of accommodation options. From serviced apartments, houseboats, quality motels and bed and breakfasts, to backpackers, caravan and camping options, every budget is catered for. The Riverboats Music Festival is fast becoming a summer highlight for lovers of quality Australian music, keen to while away a weekend in the charming surrounds of this iconic regional event. Dates: February 13, 14 and 15, 2015 Tickets: Weekend $120 Adult , $60 Child , $300 Family. Friday $40 Adult , $20 Child , $100 Family. Saturday $65 Adult , $35 Child , $165 Family. Sunday $65 Adult , $35 Child , $165 Family. Riverboats Deluxe Festival Pass $170. Official Festival Breakfast $25 Bookings and event information: www.riverboatsmusic. com.au or call the Echuca-Moama Visitor Information Centre 1800 804 446.

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Your Stars with Christina La Cross ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 20) There is an array of enticing offers coming your way today, but make sure you don't let down those you've made promises too. There may be more to lose than you realise if you do. TAURUS (APR 21 - MAY 21) Temptations in love are around and you would be wise to set your boundary lines so that you know you can be proud of your actions and words. Don't accept second best, not again. GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) Don't take out money you can't afford to spend and, if necessary, leave your credit card at home. You'll only kick yourself when you see what you'll miss out on if you don't later this month. CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23) An unresolved personal issue is still at the forefront of your mind. Don't waste any more time but deal with it head on. You have the answers you need. You just need to say that out loud. LEO (JULY 24 - AUG 23) You are going to be tempted to invest a large sum of money into something. Ensure the advice you are getting is of the professional variety. Paying for assistance can help you secure a long lasting deal. VIRGO (AUG 24 - SEPT 23) You have been losing sight of what and who is really important in your life but today Saturn gives you clarity and also shows you what needs to be done to heal a recent rift. LIBRA (SEPT 24 - OCT 23) You take on a more positive attitude and so problems which last week felt out of your control now feel within your power to conquer and challenge. New friendships prove lasting ones. SCORPIO (OCT 24 - NOV 22) There's much to be gained by giving your close ones a little more time and attention. A lot has been going on in the heavens recently and changes they've been through require a meeting of minds. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23 - DEC 21) You're not feeling as determined as you were about a project which could actually help you to move into the area of your work you've longed for. Push the boundaries today. You can excel if you try. CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 20) Don't lead on those you're not interested in. It will only come back on you. A family member needs your support in a life change they seek. Make the effort to give it to them today. AQUARIUS (JAN 21 - FEB 19) There's a really social feel to your chart which should see you making many new and lasting friendships. Travelling out of your way for business can help seal a deal you want. PISCES (FEB 20 - MARCH 20) I know you feel as if a close one hasn't really been there for you, but the stars suggest their hands were tied more than you know. Give them a second chance and let them explain.

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AIRPORT WEST, 3042. Airport West Newsagency. 53 McNamara Ave, Airport West. (03) 9338 3362. AIRPORT WEST, 3042. Airport West Nextra. Shop 73-74, Westfield Shoppingtown, Airport West. (03) 9330 4207. ALBERT PARK, 3206. Dundas Place Newsagency. 188A Bridport St, Albert Park. (03) 9690 5348. ALBURY, 2640. Albury Newsagency. ALTONA, 3018. Altona Newsagency. 84-86 Pier St, Altona. (03) 9398 2912. ALTONA EAST, 3025. East Altona Newsagency. 63 The Circle, Altona East. (03) 9391 3316. ALTONA MEADOWS, 3028. Central Square Newsagency, 1 Central Ave, Altona Ameadows. (03) 9315 8022. ALTONA NORTH, 3025. Alrona North Newsagency. 22 Borrack Sq, Altona North. (03) 9391 2291. ARMADALE, 3143. Highdale Newsagency. Shop 1, 969 High St, Armadale. (03) 9822 7789. ASCOT VALE, 3032. Ascot Vale Newsagency. 208 Union Rd, Ascot Vale. (03) 9370 6485. ASCOT VALE, 3032. Ascot Lotto & News. 217 Ascot Vale Rd, Ascot Vale. (03) 9370 8558. ASHBURTON, 3147. Ashburton Newsagency. 209 High St, Ashburton. (03) 9885 2128. ASHWOOD, 3147. Ashwood Newsagency. 503 Warrigal Rd, Ashwood. (03) 9885 4662. ASPENDALE, 3195. Aspendale Newsagency. 129 Station St, Aspendale. (03) 9580 6967. AUBURN, 3123. See Hawthorn East. AVONDALE HEIGHTS, 3034. Avondale Heights Newsagency. 5 Military Rd, Avondale Heights. (03) 9317 8274. BACCHUS MARSH, 3340. Bacchus Marsh Newsagency. 138 Main St. (03) 5367 2961. BALACLAVA, 3183. Carlisle Newsagency. 272 Carlisle St, Balaclava. (03) 9593 9111. BALLAN, 3342. Ballan Newsagency. 133 Ingles St, Ballan. (03) 5368 1115. BALLARAT, 3350. Bridge Mall Newsagency. 6870 Bridge Mall, Ballarat. (03) 5331 3352. BALLARAT, 3350. NewsXPress Ballarat. Shop 20, Central Square, Ballarat. (03) 5333 4700. BALLARAT, 3350. Williams Newsagency. 917 Sturt St, Ballarat. (03) 5332 2369. BALWYN, 3103. Balwyn Newsagency. 413 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9836 4206. BALWYN, 3103. Belmore Newsagency. 338 Belmore Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9857 9729. BALWYN, 3103. Yooralla Newsagency. 247B Belmore Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9859 8285. BALWYN NORTH, 3104. Burkemore Newsagency. 1060 Burke Rd, Balwyn North. (03) 9817 3472. BALWYN NORTH, 3104. Greythorn Newsagency. 272 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North. (03) 9857 9894. BALWYN NORTH, 3104. North Balwyn Newsagency. 77 Doncaster Rd, North Balwyn. (03) 9859 1983. BANNOCKBURN, 3331. Bannockburn Newsagency. (03) 5281 1625. BARWON HEADS, 3227. Barwon Heads Newsagency. 43 Hitchcock St, Barwon Heads. (03) 5254 2260. BATMAN. Batman Newsagency. (03) 9354 1269. BAYSWATER, 3153. Bayswater Authorised Newsagency. Shop 21, Bayswater Village. (03) 9729 1773. BELGRAVE, 3160. Belgrave Newsagency. 1704 Burwood Hwy. (03) 9754 2429. BELL PARK, 3215. Bell Park Newsagency. 21-23 Milton St, Bell Park. (03) 5278 4032. BELMONT, 3216. Belmont Newsagency. 132A High St. (03) 5243 1385. BENNETTSWOOD, 3125. Bennetswood Newsagency. 79 Station St, Bennettswood. (03) 9808 3391. BENTLEIGH, 3204. Central Bentleigh Newsagency. 395 Centre Rd, Bentleigh. (03) 9557 1453. BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. Centrefield Newsagency. 939 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East. (03) 9563 7607. BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. Chesterville Newsagency. 299 Chesterville Rd, Bentleigh East. (03) 9570 1983. BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. East Bentleigh Tatts & News. (03) 9570 5951. BERWICK, 3806. Berwick Newsagency. 29-31 High St, Berwick. (03) 9707 1311. BLACK ROCK, 3193. Black Rock Newsagency. 606 Balcombe Rd. (03) 9589 4266. BLACKBURN, 3130. Blackburn Newsagency. 116 South Pde, Blackburn. (03) 9878 0101. BLACKBURN SOUTH, 3130. Blackburn South Newsagency. 108 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn South. (03) 9877 2110. BORONIA, 3155. Boronia Village Newsagency. Shop 22A, 163 Boronia Rd, Boronia. (03) 9762 3464. BOX HILL, 3128. Newsline Newsagency. Shop 70, Box Hill Central. (03) 9890 2217. BOX HILL, 3128. Whitehorse Plaza Newsagency. G35, Centro Shopping Plaza, Box Hill. Phone: (03) 9899 0593. BOX HILL NORTH, 3129. Kerrimuir Newsagency. 515 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill North. (03) 9898 1450. BOX HILL SOUTH, 3128. Box Hill South Newsagency. 870 Canterbury Rd, Box Hill South. (03) 9890 6481. BOX HILL SOUTH, 3128. Wattle Park Newsagency. 164A Elgar Rd, Box Hill South. (03) 9808 1614. BRIAR HILL, 3088. Briar Hill Newsagency. 111 Mountain View Rd, Briar Hill. (03) 9435 1069. BRIGHTON, 3186. Gardenvale Newsagency. 168 Martin St, Brighton. (03) 9596 7566. BRIGHTON EAST, 3187. Highway Newsagency. 765B Hawthorn Rd, Brighton East. (03) 9592 2054. BRIGHTON EAST, 3187. East Brighton Newsagency. 613 Hampton St, Brighton. (03) 9592 2029. BRIGHTON NORTH, 3186. North Brighton Authorised Newsagency. 324 Bay St, North Brighton. (03) 9596 4548. BRUNSWICK, 3056. Lygon Authorised Newsagency. (03) 9387 4929. BRUNSWICK WEST, 3055. Melville Newsagency. 418 Moreland Rd, West Brunswick. (03) 9386 3300. BRUNSWICK WEST, 3055. Theresa Newsagency. 34 Grantham St, Brunswick West. (03) 9380 8806. BULLEEN, 3105. Bulleen Plaza Newsagency. Shop 29, Bulleen Plaza. (03) 9850 5521. BULLEEN, 3105. Thompsons Road Newsagency. 123A Thompsons Rd, Bulleen. (03) 9850 1882.

BUNDOORA, 3083. Bundoora Centre Newsagency. Shop 3, 39 Plenty Rd, Bundoora. (03) 9467 1351. BUNDOORA, 3083. Bundoora Newsagency. 1268 Plenty Rd, Bundoora. (03) 9467 2138. BUNYIP, 3815. Bunyip Newsagency. (03) 5629 6111. BURNLEY, 3121. Burnley Newsagency. 375 Burnley St, Burnley. (03) 9428 1669. BURWOOD EAST, 3151. East Burwood Newsagency. 16 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East. (03) 9808 7284. CAMBERWELL, 3124. Burke Road Newsagency. (03) 9882 3671. CAMBERWELL, 3124. Burwood Newsagency. 1394 Toorak Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9889 4155. CAMBERWELL, 3124. Camberwell Centre Newsagency. 628 Burke Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9882 4083. CAMBERWELL, 3124. Camberwell Market Newsagency. 513 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9813 3799. CAMBERWELL, 3124. Zantuck Newsagency. 732 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9836 4953. CAMBERWELL EAST, 3124. East Camberwell Newsagency. 188 Through Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9836 2495. CANTERBURY, 3126. Canterbury Newsagency. 104 Maling Rd. (03) 9836 2130. CARISBROOK, 3464. Carisbrook Newsagency. (03) 5464 2293. CARLTON, 3053. Lygon Authorised Newsagency. 260 Lygon St, Carlton. (03) 9663 6193. CARLTON NORTH, 3054. Princes Hill Newsagency. 607 Lygon St, Carlton North. (03) 9380 1419. CARLTON NORTH, 3054. Rathdowne Newsagency. 410 Rathdowne St, Carlton North. (03) 9347 2630. CARNEGIE, 3163. Carnegie Newsagency. 58 Koornang Rd, Carnegie. (03) 9568 5256. CARNEGIE, 3163. Patterson Newsagency. (03) 9557 5794. CARNEGIE, 3163. Southern Distribution & Delivery Service. 669 North Rd, Carnegie. (03) 9576 7044. CARRUM, 3197. Carrum Newsagency. 514 Station St, Carrum. (03) 9772 7696. CARRUM DOWNS, 3198. Bayside Distribution. (03) 9782 6333. CAULFIELD EAST, 3145. Caulfield Newsagency. 14 Derby Rd, Caulfield East. (03) 9571 6194. CAULFIELD NORTH, 3161. Junction Newsagency. 69-71 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield North. (03) 9523 8546. CAULFIELD SOUTH, 3162. Booran Road Newsagency. 177 Booran Rd, Caulfield South. (03) 9578 3195. CAULFIELD SOUTH, 3162. South Caulfield Newsagency. 792 Glenhuntly Rd, Caulfield South. (03) 9523 8701. CHADSTONE, 3148. Supanews. Shops A42 and A49, Chadstone. (03) 9569 5858. CHADSTONE, 3148. Holmesglen Newsagency. 637 Warrigal Rd, Chadstone. (03) 9569 7365. CHARLTON, 3525. Charltopn Newsagency. (03) 5491 1680. CHELSEA, 3196. Chelsea Newsagency. 403 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea. (03) 9772 2621. CHELTENHAM, 3192. Cheltenham Newsagency. 332 Charman Rd, Cheltenham. (03) 9583 3276. CHELTENHAM, 3192. Southland Newsagency. Westfield Shoppingtown, Cheltenham. (03) 9584 9433. CLAYTON, 3168. Clayton Authorised Newsagency. 345 Clayton Rd, Clayton. (03) 9544 1153. CLIFTON HILL, 3068. Clifton Hill Newsagency. 316 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill. (03) 9489 8725. COBURG, 3058. Coburg Newsagency, 481-483 Sydney Rd, Coburg. (03) 9354 7525. COLAC, 3250. Blaines Newsagency, Colac. (03) 5231 4602. COLDSTREAM, 3770. Coldstream Newsagency. 670 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream. (03) 9739 1409. CORIO, 3214. Corio Village Newsagency. Shop 27, Corio Village, Corio. (03) 5275 1666. COWES, 3922. Cowes Newsagency. 44 Thompson Ave, Cowes. (03) 5952 2046. CRAIGIEBURN, 3064. Craigieburn Newsagency. Shop 9 Mall, Craigieburn. (03) 9308 2132. CRANBOURNE, 3977. Cranbourne Newsagency. 105 High St,Cranbourne. (03) 5996 8866. CRANBOURNE NORTH, 3977. Thompson Parkway Newsagency. Cnr South Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne North. (03) 5996 0055. CROYDON, 3136. Burnt Bridge Newsagency. 434 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. (03) 9870 6140. CROYDON, 3136. Croydon Newsagency. 158 Main St, Croydon. (03) 9723 2001. CROYDON NORTH, 3136. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd, Croydon North. (03) 9726 6030. DANDENONG, 3175. Lonsdale Newsagency. 250 Lonsdale St, Dandenong. (03) 9792 1897. DANDENONG, 3175. Lucky Winners Lotto. 118 Hemmings St, Dandenong. (03) 9792 4628. DANDENONG, 3175. Doveton News & Lotto. (03) 9792 4937. DEER PARK, 3023. Deer Park Newsagency. 823 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park.(03) 9363 1175. DENILIQUIN, 2710. Deniliquin Newsagency and Bookstore. (02) 5881 2080. DIAMOND CREEK, 3089. Diamond Creek Newsagency. 62A Hurstbridge Rd. (03) 9438 1470. DINGLEY VILLAGE, 3172. Dingley Newsagency. 79 Centre Dandenong Rd, Dingley Village. (03) 9551 1184. DONCASTER, 3108. Shoppingtown Newsagency. Shop 34, 619 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster. (03) 9848 3912. DONCASTER EAST, 3109. East Doncaster Newsagency. 74 Jackson Ct, Doncaster East. (03) 9848 3174. DONCASTER EAST, 3109. Tunstall Square Newsagency. Shop 4, Tunstall Square, Doncaster East. (03) 9842 2485. DONCASTER EAST, 3109. The Pines Newsagency. Shop 35, 181 Reynolds Rd, Doncaster East. (03) 9842 7944. DROMANA, 3936. Dromana Newsagency. 177 Nepean Hwy, Dromana. (03) 5987 2338. DROUIN, 3818. Burrows Newsagency, Drouin. (03) 5625 1614. DRYSDALE, 3222. Drysdale Newsagency. High St, Drysdale. (03) 5251 2776.

EAGLEMONT, 3084. Eaglemont Lucky Lotto, News & Post. 68 Silverdale Rd. (03) 9499 2589. EDITHVALE, 3196. Edithvale Newsagency. 253 Nepean Hwy. (03) 9772 1072. ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Elsternwick Newsagency. 348 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 8335. ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Elsternwick Office Supplies. 433 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 6495. ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Ripponlea Newsagency. 78 Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 5649. ELTHAM, 3095. Eltham Newsagency & Toyworld. 958 Main Rd. (03) 9439 9162. ELWOOD, 3184. Elwood Newsagency. 103 Ormond Rd, Elwood. (03) 9531 4223. EMERALD, 3782. Emerald Newsagency. Main St, Emerald. (03) 5968 5152. EPPING, 3076. Dalton Village Newsagency. (03) 9408 8877. ESSENDON, 3040. Essendon Newsagency. 15A Rose St, Essendon. (03) 9337 5908. ESSENDON, 3040. Roundabout Newsagency. 94 Fletcher St, Essendon. (03) 9370 5305. ESSENDON NORTH, 3041. North Essendon Newsagency. 1085 Mt Alexander Rd, North Essendon. (03) 9379 2243. FAIRFIELD, 3078. Fairfield Newsagency. 99 Station St, Fairfield. (03) 9481 3240. FAWKNER, 3060. Fawkner Newsagency. 54 Bonwick St, Fawkner. (03) 9359 2046. FAWKNER, 3060. Moomba Park Newsagency. 89 Anderson Rd, Fawkner. (03) 9359 1595. FERNTREE GULLY, 3156. Ferntree Gully Newsagency. Shop 2, 69 Station St, Ferntree Gully. (03) 9758 1343. FERNTREE GULLY, 3156. Mountain Gate Newsagency. Shop 9B, Ferntree Gully. (03) 9758 4427. FERNTREE GULLY UPPER, 3156. Upper Ferntree Gully Newsagency. Shop 3 Ferntree Plaza. (03) 9756 0171. FITZROY, 3065. Fitzroy Newsagency. 337 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. (03) 9417 3017. FITZROY NORTH, 3068. North Fitzroy Newsagency. 224 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North. (03) 9489 8614. FOOTSCRAY WEST, 3012. Kingsville Newsagency. 339 Somerville Rd, Footscray West. (03) 9314 5004. FOREST HILL, 3131. Brentford Square Newsagency. 29-31 Brentford Sq., Forest Hill. (03) 9878 1882. FOREST HILL, 3131. NewsXPress Forest Hill. Shop 215, Western Entrance, Forest Hill. (03) 9878 2515. FOUNTAIN GATE, 3805. Fountain Gate Newsagency. Shop 1157 (Level 1), Fountain Gate. (03) 9704 6408. FRANKSTON, 3199. Beach Street Newsagency. 239 Beach St, Frankston. (03) 9789 9736. FRANKSTON, 3199. Foote Street Newsagency. c/ - Bayside Distribution Services. (03) 9783 4720. FRANKSTON, 3199. Frankston Newsagency. 5 Keys St, Frankston. (03) 9783 3253. FRANKSTON, 3199. Karingal Hub Newsagency. c/ - Bayside Distribution Services. (03) 9776 7744. FRANKSTON, 3199. Young Street Newsagency. 78 Young St, Frankston. (03) 9783 2467. GARDENVALE, 3186. See Brighton. GARFIELD, 3814. Garfield Newsagency Pty Ltd. 77 Main St, Garfield. (03) 5629 2533. GEELONG, 3220. Geelong Newsagency & Lotto. 139 Moorabool St, Geelong. (03) 5222 1911. GEELONG EAST, 3219. East Geelong Newsagency. 78A Garden St. (03) 5229 5109. GEELONG WEST, 3218. Manifold Newsagency. Shop 2, 132 Shannon Ave, Geelong West. (03) 5229 5897. GEELONG WEST, 3218. Murphy's Newsagency. PO Box 7133, Geelong West. (03) 5229 1973. GISBORNE, 3437. Gisborne Newsagency. Shop 20, Village Shopping Centre. (03) 5428 2632. GLADSTONE PARK, 3043. Gladstone Park Newsagency. Shop 164. (03) 9338 3921. GLEN HUNTLY, 3163. Glenhuntly Newsagency. 1164 Glenhuntly Rd, Glenhuntly. (03) 9571 2551. GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Glen Waverley News. Shop L2, 65 Glen S/C, Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley. (03) 9802 8503. GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Kingsway Newsagency. 65 Kingsway, Glen Waverley. (03) 9560 9987. GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Syndal Newsagency. 238 Blackburn Rd, Glen Waverley. (03) 9802 8446. GLENFERRIE, 3122. See Hawthorn. GLENROY, 3046. Glenroy Newsagency. 773 Pascoe Vale Rd, Glenroy. (03) 9306 9530. GRANTVILLE, 3984. Grantville Newsagency. Shop 4, 1509 Bass Hwy, Grantville. (03) 5678 8808. GREENSBOROUGH, 3088. Greensborough Newsagency. Shop 4-5 Greensborough. (03) 9435 1024. GREENVALE, 3059. Greenvale Newsagency. Shop 4 & 5, Cnr Mickleham & Greenvale Rds, Greenvale. (03) 9333 3154. GROVEDALE, 3216. Grovedale Newsagency. 19 Peter St. (03) 5243 1480. HADFIELD, 3046. Hadfield Newsagency. 120 West St, Hadfield. (03) 9306 5007. HAMPTON, 3188. Hampton Newsagency. 345-347 Hampton St, Hampton. (03) 9598 1239. HAMPTON EAST, 3188. Hampton East Newsagency. 412 Bluff Rd, Hampton East.(03) 9555 2821. HAMPTON PARK, 3976. Hampton Park Newsagency. Shop 3, Park Square, Hampton Park. (03) 9799 1609. HASTINGS, 3915. Hastings Newsagency. 56 High St. (03) 5979 1321. HAWTHORN, 3122. Glenferrie Newsagency.669 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. (03) 9818 2621. HAWTHORN EAST, 3123. Auburn Newsagency. 119 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East. (03) 9813 4838. HAWTHORN EAST, 3123. Auburn South Newsagency. 289 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East. (03) 9882 2009.

HAWTHORN WEST, 3122. Hawthorn West Newsagency. 44 Church St, Hawthorn. (03) 9853 6098. HEALESVILLE, 3777. Healesville Newsagency. (03) 5962 4161. HEIDELBERG, 3084. Heidelberg Newsagency. 128 Burgundy St, Heidelberg. (03) 9457 1098. HEIDELBERG WEST, 3081. Heidelberg Heights Newsagency. 35 Southern Rd, Heidelberg West. (03) 9457 2063. HEIDELBERG WEST, 3081. The Mall Newsagency. Shop 18, Heidelberg West. (03) 9457 4244. HIGHETT, 3190. Highett Newsagency. 2 Railway Pde, Highett. (03) 9555 1010. HIGHTON, 3216. Highton Newsagency. 7 Bellevue Ave. (03) 5243 4824, HOPPERS CROSSING, 3030. Hoppers Crossing Newsagency. 31 Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Crossing. (03) 9749 2652, HUNTINGDALE, 3166. Huntingdale Newsagency. 291 Huntingdale Rd, Huntingdale. (03) 9544 1175. HURSTBRIDGE, 3099. Hurstbridge Newsagency. 800 Main Rd. (03) 9718 2045. IVANHOE, 3079. NewsXPress. 194-196 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe. (03) 9499 1231. IVANHOE EAST, 3079. East Ivanhoe Newsagency. 262 Lower Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe East. (03) 9499 1720. KEILOR, 3036. Centreway Newsagency. 59 Wyong St, Keilor East, 3033. (03) 9336 2451. KEILOR, 3036. Keilor Newsagency. 700 Calder Hwy, Keilor. (03) 9336 7930. KEILOR DOWNS, 3038. Keilor Downs Newsagency. Shop 3, Keilor Downs Plaza, Keilor Downs. (03) 9310 9955. KEW, 3101. Cotham Newsagency. 97 Cotham Rd, Kew. (03) 9817 3840. KEW, 3101. Kew Newsagency. 175 High St, Kew. (03) 9853 8238. KEW NORTH, 3101. North Kew Newsagency. 93 Willsemere Rd, Kew. (03) 9853 9383. KEYSBOROUGH, 3173. Parkmore Newsagency. Parkmore Shopping Centre, Kensington. (03) 9798 4311. KILMORE, 3764. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St. (03) 5782 1465. KILSYTH, 3137. Kilsyth Newsagency. 520 Mt Dandenong Rd. (03) 9725 6218. KINGSVILLE, 3012. See Footscray West. KNOX CITY. See Wantirna South KNOXFIELD, 3180. Knoxfield Newsagency. (03) 9764 8260. KOO-WEE-RUP, 3981. Koo Wee Rup Newsagency. 44-48 Station St, Koo Wee Rup. (03) 5997 1456. LALOR, 3075. Lalor Newsagency. 364 Station St, Lalor. (03) 9465 2698. LARA, 3212. Lara Newsagency. 44 The Centreway, Lara. (03) 5282 1419. L AVERTON, 3028. Laverton Newsagency. 12 Aviation Rd, Laverton. (03) 9369 1426. LEOPOLD, 3028. Leopold Newsagency. 45 Ash Rd, Leopold. (03) 5250 1687. LILYDALE, 3140. Lilydale Newsagency. 237 Main St. (03) 9735 1705. LOWER PLENTY, 3093. Lower Plenty Newsagency. 95 Main Rd. (03) 9435 6423. LOWER TEMPLESTOWE, 3107. See Templestowe Lower. MALVERN, 3144. Malvern Newsagency. 114 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern. (03) 9509 8381. MALVERN, 3144. Malvern Village Newsagency. 1352 Malvern Rd, Malvern. (03) 9822 3761. MALVERN, 3144. Winterglen Newsagency Malvern Lotto. 167 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern. (03) 9509 9068. MALVERN EAST, 3145. Central Park Newsagency. 393 Wattletree Rd, Malvern East. (03) 9509 9842. McCRAE, 3938. McCrae Newsagency, 675 Point Nepean Rd. (03) 5986 8499. McKINNON, 3204. McKinnon Newsagency. 148 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon. (03) 9578 4478. MELBOURNE, 3000. Mitty's Newsagency. 53 Bourke St, Melbourne. (03) 9654 5950. MELTON, 3337. Melton Authorised Newsagency. 383-385 High St, Melton. (03) 9743 5451. MELTON, 3337. NewsXPress. (03) 9743 5451. MENTONE, 3194. Mentone Newsagency. 24 Como Pde, Mentone. (03) 9585 3494. MERLYNSTON, 3058. Merlynston Newsagency. (03) 9354 1532. MIDDLE BRIGHTON, 3186. Middle Brighton Newsagency. 75-77 Church St, Middle Brighton. (03) 9592 1000. MIDDLE PARK, 3206. Middle Park Newsagency. 16 Armstrong St, Middle Park. MILDURA, 3500. Klemm's Mildura Newsagency. (03) 5302 1004. MILL PARK, 3082. Mill Park Authorised Newsagency. Stables Shopping Centre, Cnr Childs Rd & Redleap Ave, Mill Park. (03) 9436 4400. MITCHAM, 3132. Mitcham Newsagency. 503 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham. (03) 9873 1108. MOE, 3825. Yeatman's Newsagency. 3A Moore St, Moe. (03) 5127 1002. MONT ALBERT., 3127. Mont Albert Newsagency. 42 Hamilton St, Mont Albert. (03) 9890 1140. MONTMORENCY, 3094. Montmorency Newsagency. 41-43 Were St. (03) 9435 8893. MONTROSE, 3765. Montrose Newsagency. 912 Mt Dandenong Rd. (03) 9728 2057. MOONEE PONDS, 3039. Puckle Street Newsagency. 45 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. (03) 9375 2264. MORDIALLOC, 3195. Mordialloc Newsagency. 574A Main St, Mordialloc. (03) 9580 5141. MORDIALLOC, 3195. Warren Village Newsagency. 87 Warren Rd. (03) 9580 3880. MORELAND, 3056. See Brunswick. MORNINGTON, 3931. Mornington Newsagency. 97 Main St, Mornington. (03) 5975 2099. MORNINGTON, 3931. Scribes Newsagency. Shop 1/10, Mornington Village, Mornington. (03) 5975 5849.

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I’m Harry Beitzel, and that’s my say

● Matt Pridis accepts the 2014 Brownlow Medal from last year’s winner Gary Ablett on Monday night. Photo: Channel 7 Melbourne

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■ I am still under daily radiation treatment for the eye cancer. The specialist is pleased, but there is another eiught weeks of treatment due to continue after this week. ■ I haven’t been able to send the usual emails and have had Mark Kentwell’s help with this typing. ■ Thanks to all for your messages of support – they do help and humble me at the same time ■ I have enjoyed the Sydney Swans chairmans’ luncheon and two AFL official finals functions – all at ANZ Stadium. I have been absolutely spoilt by Mark performing his usual chauffeuring and Batman duties. Sue Max from ANZ Stadium helped me in providing a cart from the car-park to these functions and return which helps me immeasurably as I am not as sprightly on my pins as I used to be. ■ I would also like to thank Craig Willis for his official welcomes to the AFL luncheons, John Mangos for his at the Swans Chairmans Luncheon and to Gillon McLachlan for his acknowledgment. ■ My very special thanks go to Janene Thoma for her unending help, assistance and encouragement as we are now kindred spirits having a shared battle. ■ Congratulations to the AFL on the Finals series. In my vast experience I have never seen so many close and riveting finishes as we have had this

Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel year – a real testament to all the AFL have done over the past decades to make our game stronger. The biggest week in Australian sport culminates this Saturday and I wish both the Sydney Swans and Hawthorn the best and hope for another fantastic finish. As I said to Mark Evans this Saturday: If we can make sure the umpires don’t get fooled by the players holding the ball to themselves in order to slow the game down and our players take a leaf from Sam Mitchels

book and do everything in their power to keep the ball moving, we will have a game without any equal. All we can hope for is a tough, honest and close game to finish off a great year, so lets make sure all involved are playing and adjudicating to the spirit of the best game in the world... I am Harry Beitzel and until next year, where I hope to be back on my feet and more reliable with the columns: That is my say!

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Works underway at Sandown ■ Sandown Greyhound Racing Club continues to enhance their Springvale facility, with further renovation works currently underway. The western end of the grandstand is currently being renovated, with the old bookmakers ring being turned into a premium viewing and function area, which overlooks the track at the top of the home straight, near the gaming venue. An escalator will also be installed, along with a foyer leading into the extsting grandstand. Once completed, the new building will blend seamlessly into the existing facility, enhancing the race night experience for punters and also creating another fantastic option for non raceday functions. The new area should be operational for the club’s premier event, the $600,000 Melbourne Cup, on November 21.

Media rights ■ Sky Racing and Greyhound Racing Victoria have announced they will extend their media rights agreement. The agreement was first signed in 2011, and means Sky Racing will continue to provide live coverage of all greyhound race meetings from the 13 tracks in Victoria. Greyhound Racing Victoria CEO, Adam Wallish, priased his oganisation and Sky Racing for the strong relationship they have built over the years. "The extension to the existing broadcast agreement will be well received throughout the greyhound racing industry and recognises the key role Sky Racing plays in driving wa-

Greyhounds

with Kyle Galley gering turnover on our sport,” Mr Wallish said. “Greyhound racing is becoming one of the best entertainment options for consumers. It is fast, exciting and consistent, which is what racing fans and punters enjoy. “GRV will continue to work closely with Sky Racing to examine innovative ways to present Victorian greyhound racing locally and internationally.” Although these kinds of media agreements usually grand the broadcaster exclusive vision rights, one wonders whether the code should also explore one of the many free-to-air channels available as well, as the short, direct advantage of greyhound racing telecasts would make for a good regular program to tap into a more mainstream audience.

Couple wins ■ Husband and wife Brooke and Jamie Ennis captured a two state feature race double on Sept. 14 with runners from their talented kennel.

Size Does Matter won the Healesville Cup in the afternoon, before My Bro Fabio collected the Canberra Cup that night. My Bro Fabio flew the flag for the locals in the nation’s capital, collecting a $25,000 winners purse, while the Healesville race carried a first prize cheque of $45,000, not a bad effort for one day’s work. “He (Size Does Matter) is a pretty classy greyhound and I think he’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the big races coming up such as the Geelong Cup and the Melbourne Cup,” Jamie Ennis said. “Canberra is a long way to go but My Bro Fabio needs runs on the board at group level if he is to be considered for (hand-picked) races such as the Topgun and the Silver Bullet. You can’t get in those races by winning Free For All races, you need to be winning group races,” he said. Jamie has been involved in the greyhound caper all his life, with his dad Garry also a successful trainer. The younger Ennis has also dabbled in the trotting caper on occasion over the years, and prepared the multiple race winner Barcode when he trained from the Ted Demmler stables at Carrum Downs. The Victorians also claimed another feature race success the night before, when Seymour trainer Peter Dapiran plundered the New South Wales riches with Zipping Maggie in the Chairman’s Cup at Sydney’s Wentworth Park.

● Brooke Ennis port arrangements and the availability of artifical insemination. ■ Irish greyhound Razldazl Pacino is headed to Australia to the Pearcedale kennels of Kel and Jackie Greenough. A winner of his last three on end at Shelbourne Park and Harolds Cross, ■ Upcoming race meetings: Razldazl Pacino will be a handy addi- Wednesday: The Meadows (Day), tion to the Greenough kennel once he Bendigo (Twilight), Cranbourne completes his quarantine. (Night), Ballarat (N); Thursday: Meanwhile legendary Australian Warragul (D), Shepparton (T), sire Brett Lee fathered the winner of Sandown Park (N), Warrnambool the Irish Derby when Laughil Blake (N); Friday: Bendigo (T), Geelong was successful. Brett Lee has stood at stud in Ire- (N); Saturday: Cranbourne (T), land after a stellar racing and breed- The Meadows (N); Sunday: ing career in Australia. Sandown Park (D), Healesville (D), Runner-up in the Derby was Tyrer Warragul (T), Sale (T); Monday: Sugar Ray, sired by former SouthAus- Ballarat (D), Geelong (T), tralian sprinter Top Honcho. Australian dogs have created a Shepparton (N); Tuesday: great impression as sires overseas in Warrnambool (T), Warragul (N). - Kyle Galley recent years, courtesy of good trans-

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Perfect passage ■ Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley enjoyed a super 2013-14 season and looks set to do similar this season, with smart Kiwi bred 6-Y-0 Earl/Sun Mist mare Pretty Sunday a most impressive winner of the Tom Tassie Rundle Trotters Mobile for T4 or better class over 2240 metres at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday. Driven by Rod Petroff, Pretty Sunday enjoyed a perfect one/one passage after facing the open from gate four in the early stages, with the noted front runner Mister Gunsen (gate two) adopting his usual role at the head of affairs. Easing three wide on the final bend, Pretty Sunday ran home stylishly to record a 3.8 metre victory over Cardigan Boko, with Mister Gunsen holding down third..

Shared spoils ■ Shepparton's Kialla Raceway was the venue for Thursday trotting and locals Russell Jack, John Newberry and Brett Bunford shared the spoils. Russell and Nathan Jack were successful with 4-Y-0 Mach Three/Hayley Franco mare Honey Maravu in the Hunter Rural Pace for C0 class over 1690 metres. Leading out from gate three, Honey Maravu was eased to allow Sheza Wildcard from outside the front line to take over after travelling a couple of hundred metres. Using the sprint lane, Honey Maravu scored by a half head only over Sheza Wildcard, with Not The Full Deck a head away in third place after also using the sprint lane from three back the markers. The mile rate 1-58.4.

In the shadows ■ John Newberry saluted the judge aboard 6-Y-0 Courage Under Fire/Shez Madam Jasper gelding On Fire Within in the Neatline Homes Pace for C3 & C4 class over 1690 metres, paying massive odds of $40.90. Given a sweet trip from the pole railing the leader Majorlicious (gate three) which was backed as if there was no settling, On Fire Within finished best along the sprint lane in the shadows of the post to register a 6.2 metre victory in 1-56.7 from Rajah Wealth (three back the markers) and a death-seating Wounded, with Majorlicious a disappointing fourth considering the heavy support.

Battled on strongly ■ Brett Bunfield combined with Gavin Lang to snare the Betta Home Living Pace for C0 class over 1690 metres with consistent Dream Away/Lombo Tit For Tat 4-Y-0 gelding Arrokeefe in a rate of 157.6. Pressing forward from gate four to take control, Arrowkeefe was rated to perfection by Lang who was cool calm and collected as challenges came from all directions on straightening, resulting in a 2.9 metre victory in advance of Village Me which led from gate three before taking a trail, with Givemeaspell battling on strongly to finish third after working forward from gate six to park in the open. New South Wales was well represented at the meeting, with Forestspider (Greg and Grant Forrest - Henty) landing the Alan McNeill Wholesale Confectionery Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class over 2190 metres and David Druitt (Morundah) the Schweppes 3-Y-0 Pace over 1690 metres with The Final Frontier. Forestspider (Yankee Spider/Cheldean Maori) worked to find the front, but outstayed his rivals to score from La Stella and Living Bonus in a rate of 2-04.3, while The Final Frontier Sportswriter/Saved A Corka) raced in the open, proving too strong for Primo Cavalier and Always Arjay in 1-58.8.

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Gaths take Melton honours ■ Long Forest trainer Andy Gath and reinswoman wife Kate snared the two feature races at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday with two very special horses Maximan and Elegant Image. Maximan, a Kiwi imported 6-Y-0 gelded son of Armbro Operative and Clifton Beauty, made it three from three on Australian soil when a brilliant victor of the $20,505 Preux Chevalier Free For All for M0 or better class over 2240 metres. Having his first outing since August 14, Maximan flew away from gate six to lead and although tested by the inform Exciteusinthecity for most of the journey, defied all challengers to score by a fighting neck margin over Cut ForAnAce (three back the markers) along the sprint lane, with Alchemy third after trailing the winner from the pole. The mile rate 1-55.5. Seven year old S J's Photo/Whitney Grace gelding Elegant Image has been in the top accolade of trotters over the past few years after being a Breeders Crown victor and also resumed after a lay off of five months to register an ultra impressive victory in the (Group 3) $20,275 Maori's Idol Trotters Free For All over 1720 metres (a race he has won previously). Driven for speed from gate five, Elegant Image had little difficulty in obtaining in taking the lead away from El Paco, leaving the hot favourite My High Expectations facing the open. Allowed to run, Elegant Image ran his rivals ragged in setting a new track record of 1-55.2 in defeating El Paco and Cold Sister. It was Elegant Image's 21st victory from only 54 race appearances.

Exciting ■ Hopetoun Park duo Ross and Greg Sugars were also winners at Melton when exciting Kiwi bred Bettors Delight/ Jingle Belle Rock 5-Y-0 gelding Bettor Rock On chalked up his 13th success in 37 race appearances (six from six in Australia) by taking the Sunbury United Cricket Club Pace for M1 & M2 class over 1720 metres. Trapped wide from outside the front line, Bettor Rock On was able to slot into the one/one spot at the bell and when asked to run on turning, quickly put the issue beyond doubt, scoring by 3.6 metres in advance of Lombo Cloud Nine and

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Thriller ■ There was a thrilling finish to the Peter McErvale Real Estate Trotters Mobile for T1 & T2 class over 2200 metres at Bray Raceway Ballarat on Tuesday, with Dunnstown trainer/driver David Murphy's Monica My Dear ($1.60) deadheating with Daylesford trainer Bob Conroy's Chipmont Lad ($24). Monica My Dear, a 7Y-0 home bred It Is I/ Biddy My Dear mare, was given the run of the race from the pole trailing the speedy The Dutchman (gate four), whereas 9-Y-0 Band Of Chips/ Kept Lady gelding Chipmont Lad spent most of the race three back in the moving line. Gaining an inside passage in the straight, Monica My Dear momentarily hit the front in the shadows of the post, but was swamped by Chipmont Lad which angled in-between runners resulting in the judge being unable tp separate the pair in a mile rate of 205.4. The favourite Nomistakingpegasus was a nose away in third place after racing in the open, with Lombo Scrutinizer (three back the markers) a nose away in fourth place only a half neck in advance of Mygreekkalesa (one/one).

Trapped ■ Rockbank trainer Joe Vassallo has 5-Y-0 Village Jasper/Stunning Impact gelding Stunning Jasper on top of his game at present, bringing up victory number six in 34 outings by taking the Diamond Rewards Join Now Trotters Mobile for T1 & T2 class over 2200 metres at Ballarat. Using a concession for Melton based Zac Phillips, Stunning Jasper was trapped three wide

Wednesday - Echuca, Thursday - Geelong, Friday - Melton, Saturday - Mildura, Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday - Charlton, Tuesday - Terang.

Horses To Follow ■ Kotare York, Dual Agent Tabman, Provocator, Exotic Guy, No Bettertime, Djibouti, Sheza Wild Card, Wounded, Elsu Prince, Not The Full Deck.

Matthew turns 21 from gate six, with Phillips restraining him to possie five back in the running line, with the polemarker Dora Pepperell being given no respite by a hard pulling Bubba Macray (gate five). Easing three wide in the final circuit, Stunning Jasper was accommodated by William John coming out ahead of him from three back in the moving line, but going nowhere, resulting in Stunning Jasper having to go four wide approaching the final bend. When Dora Pepperell kicked away on turning, she appeared to have the race in her keeping until Stunning Jasper motored to the wire down the centre of the track to register a runaway 4.3 metre victory in a rate of 2-02.4. Ballan Road finished third after following the runner up.

Settled ■ Glen Park father and son - Bassie and Zac Steenhuis - combined to capture the National Tiles Trotters Mobile for T0 class over 2200 metres with much improved Great Success/Calder Image 4-Y-0 mare Racewaycalder in a rate of 2-05.2. Settling a long way back in the field after starting from gate two on the second row, Racewaycalder was sent forward three wide uncovered in the last lap and sustained a long run to blouse the pacemaker Drunken Maniac in the last couple of bounds to score by 1.1 metres, with Opia (one/ two) third. Since joining the Steenhuis stable, Racewaycalder has shown rapid improvement.

■ Likeable Matthew Caldow, son of Long Forest co-trainers John and Maree celebrated his 21st birthday in style at Melton on Friday with numerous family members and friends present. Matt actually reached this milestone on Monday - congratulations are extended to him.

Safe outside start ■ At Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday, Shepparton based Amanda Turnbull landed the Fast Forward Transport Pacers Handicap for M0 or better class over 2240 metres with smart 5-Y-0 Christian Cullen/Signnorina gelding Highview Conall. Driven by partner Nathan Jack, Highview Conall began safely from outside the front line to lead for most of the journey, coasting to the wire untouched in defeating Shakti Bromac (three back the markers) and Mista Styx which trailed the winner in a rate of 2-00.8. It was Highview Conall's 16th victory in 39 outings.

Trailed pacemaker ■ Terang's Matt Craven combined with cousin Jason Lee to land the Sportsmens Association Of Australia Pace for C3 & C4 class over 2200 metres at Bray Raceway Ballarat on Tuesday September 16 with talented five year old Faraway Man in a rate of 1-59.6. Despite racing in the open from gate three with the opening favourite Allies Mate (gate two) leading, Faraway Man was always a length off the pacemaker travelling under a tight rein. Creeping forward in the approach to the home turn, Faraway Man headed the leader halfway up the running and just held on to score by a half neck from No Bettertime (three back the markers) and I Am Louie which trailed the pacemaker.

Manning’s success ■ At Monday's Stawell fixture Great Western's Peter Manning was successful on two occasions during the afternoon - smart 4-Y-0 Village Jasper/ Mixed With ATwist gelding Mixedwithajasper taking the Grampians Estate Pace for C1 class over 1780 metres and 7-Y-0 Garymeade/Smokey Robyn gelding Hinault the Fosters Mensland Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class over 2175 metres. Mixedwithajasper was sent forward from outside the front line to end up with a beaut one/one trail following Dagati Image which shadowed the surprise poleline leader Pandoras Jet and when eased wide on turning, ran home best to gain the day by 3.1 metres in a rate of 1-59.8 over Elsu Prince (three wide last lap from mid-field), with Tres Homres third after trailing the pacemaker. Hinault coming from a 30 metre handicap settled well back in the field with Matt Craven sending him forward mid-race in an effort to park outside the leader A Stylish Jewel, however Tony Xiriha aboard a hard pulling Arctic Wolf had other ideas keeping him posted for the last half of the race. Eventually crossing Arctic Wolf prior to the home turn, Hinault outstayed his rivals to record a strong 1.9 metre victory in a rate of 2-07.6 over A Stylish Jewel and Keystone Blues one/one which switched to the sprint lane on straightening. - Len Baker