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Radio Confidential: Mix 101/1’s giveaway .... Page 40 Kevin Trask: Melb. boy stars in Jersey Boys ...... Page 41 The Spoiler: Neighbours, Home and Away ............ Page 41 Cheryl Threadgold: Local theatre shows, auditions .... Page 43 Jim and Aaron: Latest movies, DVD selections .............. Page 42 PLUS THE LOVATT”S MEGA CROSSWORD

HAPPY FEEL-GOOD NIGHT Di Rolle’s column

Music marathon at Hamer Hall

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Horses, frocks for me ■ Thank heavens for the Spring Racing Carnival I say. I am so sick of hearing about people whinging about politics and Facebook.

I did think Neil Mitchell’s effort in getting rid of certain Facebook pages was excellent during the week.

US political debates are becoming bit tiresome too!

So it’s horses and frocks for the next few weeks. I do love it. I am not going to track this year. I enjoy sitting at home and going through the form guide and watching the actual races on the tele.

Overseas horses are the ones to watch this season. And there are heaps of them . I am not going to encourage betting, however watch the overseas horses.

Music crosses boundaries ■ These two guys touched my heart. From the seeds of one of the world’s most enduring conflicts comes an inspiring musical collaboration, as two classical pianists find a harmony that their nations are yet to enjoy.

Both just 28 years old, piano virtuosos Yaron Kohlberg, who has become my pen friend, and Bishara Haroni are the pre-eminent pianists of their generation in their respective homelands: Israel and Palestine.

For the past four years they have performed together as Duo Amal, their finesse and energy taking them to some of the world’s most prestigious auditoriums, from the Beijing Concert Hall and New York’s Carnegie Hall to the legendary Beethovenhalle in Bonn.

Whether playing two grand pianos nestled together or sharing the same keyboard, Kohlberg and Haroni create a music that rises above the national barriers that would see them pushed apart.

Across a wide-ranging repertoire, their pieces sweep from masters through to the new breed of Israeli and Palestinian composers, exploring the myriad sounds and possibilities afforded by the piano duo, a form of classical music almost lost in the modern age.

Bringing the voice of youth to bear on a conflict they have endured their whole lives, Kholberg and Haroni’s exhilarating performances are a transcendent plea for peace, and a vital celebration of the capacity of music to join people across the boundaries of culture and place.

Performing tonight (Wed.) at Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall at 7.30pm. Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre in association with Melbourne Festival.

This concert has been made possible with assistance from the Embassy of Israel. Tickets at the door tonight.

- Di Rolle

● Bishara Haroni and Yaron Kohlberg

● Will Deumer (Wilbur Turnblad) in Hairspray at the Darebin Arts Centre.

Photo: Aaron Walker ■ After a five year absence, Catchment Players have returned to their original home venue the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, to stage a first-class production of the colourful, joyous musical Hairspray.

Based on the film written and directed by John Waters, Hairspray is set in Baltimore in the early 1960s.

The 50s are out and change is in the air. Loveable, plus-size Tracy Turnblad has a passion for dancing and wins a spot on the local TV dance program The Corny Collins Show.

Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity.

Catchment Players' show has much going for it - the masterly co-directorial team of Nathan Firmin and Brad Fischer, Firmin's splendid choreography, Andrew Houston's tip-top musical direction, a stellar cast and orchestra, Jason Bovaird's striking lighting design, Jacob Battista's innovative set and Nathan Firmin and Susan Schulz's vibrant costume design.

Philippa Chalke is sensational as protagonist Tracy Turnblad - a dynamic all-round dancing, singing and acting package. At times Adrian Carr and Will Deumer steal the show in their respective roles of Edna and Wilbur Turnblad, particularly their song and dance show-stopper You're Timeless To Me. Other stand-out performances to me were Gemma Foster (Penny), Johnathon White (Seaweed), Bianca Giorgetti (Velma), Ryan Purdy (Link) and Alice Bottomley's vocals as Motormouth Maybelle.

It seems a little unfair to select individual performances because all the cast delivers first class entertainment.

If looking for a happy, feel good night of musical entertainment with some valuable moral messages, then this is the show to see.

Congratulations to Catchment Players. The company has been entertaining in the northern suburbs for more than35 years and it's great to see you back in your home base.

Season: Until October 27 at 8.00pm Venue: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Preston.

Tickets: $42/$37/Ch. U16 $29.

Bookings: 8470 8280 or www.darebinartscentre.com.au - Review by Cheryl Threadgold

● Brett Kelly ■ The Impossible Orchestra takes over Hamer Hall from 5pm Saturday (Oct. 27) until 5pm Sunday (Oct. 28) in a world-first music marathon designed to raise awareness of the vital job our carers do for people who often need aroundthe-clock care.

Under the auspices of Care Aware, the National Carer Awareness Initiative, conductor Brett Kelly has embraced the mammoth task of providing music for 24 hours, and he is being joined by his Melbourne Symphony Orchestra fellow players, their Orchestra Victoria colleagues, musicians from Australian National Academy of Music, and some from interstate and New Zealand, all keen to be part of such a worthwhile project.

Entrance is free - all you have to do is go online to www.artscentremelbourne.com.au and register and book tickets and they will arrive in your mailbox a few days later, at no cost at all.

The music is being provided in three-hour chunks, and the musicians will be tag-teaming to beat fatigue.

Conductor Brett Kelly will tag team with eminent young conductor Warwick Stengards, and when they both need a break, comedian Shaun Micallef will be taking over the baton!

Other arts luminaries who are lending their talents to keep everything moving are actor and author William McInnes, Charlie Pickering, Josh Thomas, Tracy Bartram and Francis Greenslade.

Brett Kelly says the music will include lots of popular classical favourites. www.artscentremelbourne.com.au or 1300 182 183. For more information on the Care Aware campaign, visit www.careaware.com.au - Julie Houghton

7 minutes to sell tickets ■ Tickets for The Rolling Stones’ two London concerts went on sale on Friday and sold out in record time.

It took a mere seven minutes for fans to snap up all the tickets when ticket outlets opened up for business at 9am.

The Stones ticket-rush came the morning after the band attended the world premiere of a highly acclaimed new documentary film, ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ at the London Film Festival, says publicist Kerry O’Brien.

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WBC SPRINGS IN THE AIR

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

Southern FM 88.3.

Tues. 6am-9am. ● Country Crossroads.

Casey Radio 97.7.

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PORT FAIRY 2013

■ The annual Port Fairy Folk Festival is scheduled to run from March 8 -13 next year.

International acts along with local artists will not only entertain the crowds with folk music but also country, world music, bluegrass and a number of other genres.

Apart from the concerts there are many special festival highlights and events that include the markets and food Festival, instrument makers’ exhibition, buskers, theatre, sessions, sing-alongs, special awards, street performances, The Poet's Breakfasts and much more.

DAVIDSON BROS RELEASE

■ Bluegrass brothers, Hamish and Lachlan Davidson have released a new digital track.

Transpacific is an instrumental piece described as semicontemporary bluegrass.

The Victorian boys are golden guitar winners and about to hit the road to perform in a number of states around the country.

■ Community radio station 3WBC 94.1FM presented a live broadcast from the Whitehorse Spring Festival on Sunday (Oct. 21).

The broadcast began with station President Peter Cassidy anchoring the 10am-1pm session during which time he interviewed other station presenters Ken Lyons, Brian Bloomer, Michael Lynch and Catherine Chadwick.

He also chatted with notable members of the community including the Mayor of the City of Whitehorse, Cr. Mark Lane.

Beth Ramshaw and Paula Hogg broadcast a session which included an interview with Wendy Carbery from the Australian Rat Fanciers’ Society.

The studios of 3WBC 94.1FM are located in the Box Hill Town Hall Hub, 27 Bank St, Box Hill.

The station has a web-site: www.3wbc.org.au

OUTSIDE BROADCAST AT BOX HILL

● 3WBC President Peter Cassidy and Ken Lyons interview City of Whitehorse Mayor Cr Mark Lane at the Whitehorse Spring Festival on Sunday.

Photo: Catherine Chadwick ■ Women musicians joined forces on Friday (Oct. 19) to support 3CR’s Music Sans Frontieres’ fundraiser with harp, voices, and songs from round the world. Marilla Homes sand in both folk and classical styles, Carolina Cordeiro performed fado singing, and women's choir, Breathing Space, sang songs from Georgia, the Balkans and beyond. The event was held at North Fitzroy.

Mix 101.1 gives away $450,000 home

DANIEL’S MOVIE SONGS

■ Ireland's country music star Daniel O'Donnell has released his new CD Songs From The Movies And More.

Songs including Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, Cowboy's Lament, Somewhere My Love and other classic favourites are sure to please his world wide fans.

The CD is available at all good music retail stores.

ALWAYS NEVER ENOUGH

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Wednesday, October 24 ■ The Big Bopper (Jiles Perry Richardson) was born on this day in 1930. He died aged 28 in 1959.

Politician Malcolm Turnbull is 58 (1954).

Bill Wyman, former Rolling Stones bass guitarist is 76 (1976).

He left the group in 1993. See Di Rolle’s report on Page 12.

■ Derryn Hinch’s final broadcast on 3AW will be on Friday, November30.

He was to have finished on November 9, during Mel-bourne Cup week, but the farewell period is to be extended.

Hinch has become the National Public Affairs Commentator for the Seven Network.

As a print journalist, Derryn was trained to avoid the word “very”. In last weekend’s report about gang violence, Hinch said the situation was “very, very dangerous”.

He sounded like of a Steve Vizard-parody of himself.

Ratings soon ■ The next radio ratings figures for Melbourne’s radio stations are due to be released on Tuesday (Oct. 30).

These will be the seventh of eight survey figures for the year. 3AW, Fox and ABC 774 are expected to continue to rate well in next week’s statistics.

New board

■ Catherine Britt's new CD Always Never Enough is another CD I got to preview and the verdict is very good.

The 13 tracks are written and produced by Catherine along with Bill Chambers and feature a selection of engaging ballads combined with the raunch of more up-tempo ‘edgier’ songs.

More info at www.catherinebritt.com - Rob Foenander ■ A selection of photos from the ShowBiz Social Club monthly meeting held on Monday night at the Bentleigh Club are on Page 54.

Hinch finishes on Nov. 30

● Jane Hall congratulates Tarneit renters Matt and Victoria (and baby Marcus) who won a $450,000 home at Laurimar in a Mix 101.1 promotion drawn on Friday by breakfast co-host Chrissie Swan.

■ A new Board of Directors has been appointed at the annual general meeting of Commercial Radio Australia.

Rhys Holleran, CEO of Southern Cross Austereo was elected as chair, , replacing outgoing chair Cathy O’Connor, CEO of DMG Radio, who will remain on the Board.

Other board members include Grant Cameron, Kevin Blyton, Guy Dobson, Greg Cupitt, Geraint Davies, Ciaran Davis, Adam Lang, Rob Loewenthal, Cathy O’Connor and Sean Ryan.

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■ Cartoon voice artist Nancy Cartwright is 53 (1959). She provides the voice of Bart Simpson; she originally auditioned for Lisa.

American actress Marion Ross (Happy Days) is 84 (1928).

US sinhger Katy Perry (Katheryn Hudson) was born in California in 1984 (28).

■ ABC TV movie presenter John Hinde was born in 1913. He died aged 83 in 2006.

Actor Jackie Coogan was born in Los Angeles in 1914. He died aged 64 in 1984. He was ‘The Kid’ with Charlie Chaplin.

Australian singer Ray Burgess was born in Clayton in 1951 (61)

■ Captain James Cook was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1728. He died aged 51 in 1779.

Comic actor John Cleese was born at Weston-Super-Mare, England, in 1939 (73).

Guitarist, singer-songwriter Kevin Borich was born in New Zealand in 1948 (64). He was in the La De Das.

■ Actress Julia Roberts was born in 1967 (45).

Australian boxing champion Les Darcy wsas born in 1895. He died aged 21 in 1917.

Actress Joan Plowright was born in England in 1929 (83).

US musician Charlie Daniels was born in 1936 (76).

■ American actor Richard Dreyfuss is 65 (1947).

Actress Kate Jackson (Charlie’s Angels) was born in 1948 (64).

Actress Winona Ryder was bornin Winona, Minnesota, in 1971 (41).

Simpsons voice artist Dan Castanella is 55. He voices Grampa, Barney, Krusty and Mayor Quimby

■ US actor and director Henry Winkler ‘The Fonz’) is 67 (1945).

Alex Smith, lead signer of the Australian group, Moving Pictures, is 55 (1957).

Argentinian soccer player Diego Maradona was born in 1960 (52).

Australian cricketer Michael Veletta was born in WA in 1963 (49)

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 LARAMIE PROJECT KevinTrask

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For Those Who Have Lost The Plot

Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven.

■ Monday, October 29. Rocked by Kyle’s unexpected break-up, Jade clings to the hope it was a rash decision; keen to make a good impression, Karl’s unsure what to do for his date.

■ Tuesday, October 30. Keen to distract herself from Jade’s departure, Sonya focuses on her baby shower; Kyle has to face life without Jade when he is forced to deal with Harley

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

■ Monday, October 29. Jamie and Leah go on a date. Liam intervenes when he hears of Bianca's drug use. Heath and Brax find Kyle in Melbourne, but meet in dangerous circumstances.

■ Tuesday, October 30. Bianca sleeps at Adam's place, causing April to become concerned with Bianca and Adam's relationship. Brax and Heath convince Kyle to return to Summer Bay. And Roo annoys Harvey about their wedding.

■ Wednesday, November 1. Casey and Sasha find it difficult to figure out their roles in their new friendship. Liam agrees to do a job for Adam as long as Adam stays away from Bianca. After taking VJ out on a jet-ski, Leah tells Jamie to stay out of her life.

■ Thursday, November 2. Lisa seeks refuge with the Walkers after her husband physically abuses her. Marilyn and John resolve their issues. Gina invites John to move back home. Leah warns Liam not to work for Adam.

■ Friday, November 3. Lisa agrees to stay with the Walkers Sasha reveals she may be pregnant. Roo and Harvey work on their issues surrounding the wedding.

● Vivace Voices Choir members performing at the Kingston City Hall on Saturday night include John Mackay (left), Joan Speirs, Peter Woodhouse, David Davies, Brenda Wylie, Jane Austen, Tony Murphy, Michelle Clark, Wendy Reid, Yvonne Mansfield, Jenny Henry, Bronwyn Cooper and Herta Dingjan.

Photo: Jill Page ■ Vivace Voices, Choir of Kingston U3A, will perform three songs in The Voyages Multicultural Arts Concert at Kingston City Hall on Saturday, October 27, commencing at 7pm.

“The Choir has been working hard”, says conductor Jill Page, “we are all looking forward to being part of the concert.”

Vivace Voices recently performed at BMW Edge as part of the combined U3A Festival and at Cheltenham Library as part of Kingston Council’s Seniors Month.

They will be busy rehearsing for their Christmas Concert Program in November and December.

If anyone is interested in joining the Kingstonbased Choir, please contact Jill on 9551 2710.

Date: Saturday, October 27 Time: 7pm start (doors open 6.30pm, show finishes at 10.30pm) Venue: Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin Tickets: $20/ $12 Concession ;Group of 4+/Family $10 per person- $5 Child- Free Under 3yo Bookings: Box Office, 985 Nepean Highway Moorabbin. Phone: 9556 4440 or online www. kingstonarts.com.au/events/list/voyages-concert - Cheryl Threadgold

● Tamara Donnellan, Adam Ward, Christian Heath and Sarah Reuben in The Laramie Project at Chapel Off Chapel ■ As William Shakes- the event, the importance Chapel, 12 Little Chapel peare has proved time and of The Laramie Project's St, Prahran until Novemtime again, when a show message is just as potent ber 11, Tuesdays - Sunis a hit, it's worth revisit- as ever, and it deserves to days. be seen by as many people ing it a few years later.

Bookings on 8209 7000 Such a case is The as possible." or www.chapeloff The Laramie Project is chapel.com.au Laramie Project which set Melbourne alight in 2005 playing at Chapel Off - Julie Houghton at Chapel Off Chapel, and it is returning to the same venue with an all-new production.

Preview Night: October 25 at 8.00pm It's based on the sad Performance season: October 26 – November true story of Matthew 11 Shepard, a 21 year old Times: Tues-Sat 8.00pm, Sun 6.00pm, 2.00pm gay student who was kidmatinees Oct 27, Nov 3. Tickets: $39 Full, $34 Connapped, beaten, tied to a cession, $34 Groups 10+, $30 Preview ( plus Transfence on the outskirts of action Fee) Laramie, Wyoming in Strict ‘Lock Out’ policy: Please arrive at least 1998 and left to die.

15 minutes before show time. Latecomers will not A New York theatre be admitted. company travelled to - Cheryl Threadgold Laramie to chronicle the life of the town in the year following the murder, and the result is The Laramie Project.

It is described as a collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the compassionate heights to which we can climb.

It is a play that grabs people in and moves them in a very powerful way.

New Melbournebased independent theatre company Mockingbird theatre is staging the 2012 ● Maggie Chretién, Scott Middleton, Debra production of The Laramie Low, Luke McKenzie, Tamara Donnellan, Project in which a cast of Adam Ward, Sarah Reuben and Christian eight actors plays over 90 Heath.

Photo: Sarah Walker characters.

Television's Underbelly star Luke McKenzie is joined by actors AdamWard, Maggie Chretien, Tamara Donnellan, Christian Heath, Debra Low, Scott Middleton and Sarah Reuben.

Directing this passionate young cast is Mockingbird Theatre artistic director Chris Baldock, who says that the time is right for the return of The Laramie Project.

"The casts' passion for ● The Glenn Miller Orchestra, a concert the piece is infectious and spectacular, promises a sentimental jourI know their remarkable ney down memory lane on the eve of Glenn talents are going to bring Miller’s 75th anniversary. The Glen Miller something fresh and viOrchestra plays at The Arts Centre on Satbrant to the play. urday, Novmeber 10, 2pm and 8pm.

“Sadly, 15 years after

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● Kevin Trask with Graham Foote who plays Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys ■ It was great to meet Graham Foote who will play Frankie Valli in the return season of Jersey Boys which opens in January at The Princess Theatre.

In recent times Graham has been performing, directing, producing and arranging for the Australian singing group The Ten Tenors.

They have performed throughout the world and appeared on shows with Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Lewis.

Now Graham is playing the lead singer in the famous 1960s rock and roll singing group The Four Seasons.

Graham told me that one of his career highlights was meeting Frankie Valli in Auckland, New Zealand, last April. Graham realised that this was the man he was playing in the show and he needed to get it right.

Graham Foote grew up in Melbourne and is looking forward to performing in his home town.

Jersey Boys has been playing continuously for the past three years and will return to Melbourne on January 10.

The only cast member from the original Melbourne production will be Glaston Toft who plays Nick Massi.

The show won a Tony Award for Best Musical on Broadway in 2005. Jersey Boys is a jukebox musical with a great dramatic story.

All the popular songs of The Four Seasons are in the production:My Eyes Adored You, Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What a Night and many others.

Personally I can't wait to see the show again. The original Australian production won the Helpmann Award for Best Musical. Tickets can be booked via Ticketmaster.

- Kevin Trask

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Glenn Miller Orchestra

● What is the story behind Ante Kreso (Jakov) in Rhyme And Reason? Cheryl Threadgold has some of the answers on Page 43.

Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows are organising a mini tour taking in Wellers, Knagaro Ground (Thurs., Nov. 8); Geelong Gateway Hotel (Fri., Nov. 9); and Commercial Hotel, South Morang (Sat., Nov. 10).

★ ★ ★

Tony Moclair returned to the 3AW overnight microphone at the weekend, in the absence of Alan Pearsall.

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will present Hollywood Costume as part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition series in 2013.

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

● Peter O'Toole as T. E. Lawrence and Omar Sharif in Sir David Lean's breathtaking epic multi Oscar winning masterpiece Lawrence of Arabia, now restored to unprecedented beauty for the 50th Anniversary Restored Director's Cut Edition.

FILM: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA - 50th Anniversary Restored Director's Cut Edition: Cast: Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Jack Hawkins, Alec Guinness.

Genre: Drama.

Year: 1962.

Rating: M. Running Time: 227 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ***** Verdict: Legendary filmmaker Sir David Lean's monumental epic masterpiece of flamboyant and controversial British military figure T.E. Lawrence and his conflicted loyalties during wartime service. A breathtaking experience in every way! Then relative newcomer Peter O'Toole lights up the screen in his first leading role. Seven Academy award wins include Best Picture, the eye-popping Cinematography by Freddie Young, Editing, Art Direction, the Rousing Music Score by Maurice Jarre and Sir David Lean for Direction. One of the truly great classics of 20th Century cinema. Unmissable and unforgettable!

FILM: CITIZEN KANE: Cast: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton, Agnes Moorehead.

Genre: Drama.

Year: 1941.

Rating: TBC. Running Time: 119 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ***** Verdict: The film that smashed all the rules in the book and invented a few along the way, then 25 year old Orson Welles' story of the death of a publishing tycoon and the news reporters who scramble to discover the meaning of his final word 'Rosebud' is a cinematic tour-de-force and bona fide classic unlike anything to come out of the Hollywood studio system, and would not be attempted again for many years later, with stunning cinematography, set design, lighting and special effects. Has no equal, and went on to influenced entire generations to come, and still does so to this day, a thrilling and mesmerizing masterpiece!

FILM: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTIAL - 30th Anniversary Release: Cast: Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore Genre: Family/Science Fiction.

Year: 1982.

Rating: PG. Running Time: 114 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ***** Verdict: An alienated little boy finds a stranded extraterrestrial and has to find the courage to defy the authorities to help the alien return to its home planet. Steven Spielberg's exciting, touching and poignant film of childhood innocence grabs the heart with a firm grip and never lets go.

The perfect example of a filmmaking experience from a filmmaker right at the top of his game that captivates both young and old alike no matter how many times you see it. John Williams won a well deserved Oscar for his breathtaking music score, this is an exhilarating experience that will make your heart soar and lift your spirits beyond the stars .... and don't forget the tissues.

FILM: THE CABIN IN THE WOODS: Cast: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison.

Genre: Horror/Thriller.

Year: 2009/2012.

Rating: MA15+ Running Time: 95 Minutes.

Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: *** Verdict: A captivating romp of five friends who to a remote cabin in the woods but once they arrive strange thing start to happen, which soon turns into terror and survival. Even though the story may sound familiar, it is not quite as it seems, and is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat as the terror unfolds, and for movie buffs there are plenty of references to other horror classic that are sure to keep you glued to the screen. A little bit of gore flows, but don't let that put you off.

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Reviews by Aaron Rourke

The Intouchables ■ (M). 112 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas on October 25.

The award-winning French film that swept Europe (amassing more than $380 million at the box-office) finally reaches our shores, and if its sell-out screenings at the Melbourne Film Festival were any indication, then this unashamedly feel-good film should do very well here as well.

French star Francois Cluzet (who bears a striking similarity to actor Dustin Hoffman) stars as Philippe, a rich aristocrat who became a quadriplegic due to a terrible paragliding accident, and over the ensuing time has proven to be a troublesome patient for the numerous care-givers that have come and gone.

During the latest interview process, mainly involving well-rehearsed college graduates, in walks Driss (Omar Sy), a young black immigrant who is just there to get a signature so he can get his unemployment benefits, and is very open in his criticism of Philippe's extravagant lifestyle.

Taken aback by the self-confident man's honesty but obvious lack of ambition, Philippe decides to hire Driss, despite the misgivings of his head nurse.

Driss, who lives part-time with his hard-working mother and numerous siblings, feels like he's entered a new world when he moves in, but soon discovers that the job is more demanding than first thought.

The two, who don't like each other at first, begin to bond, establishing a friendship that will see them go through a number of highs and lows.

Writer/directors Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano certainly follow a set formula (based on a true story), and the story goes exactly where you expect it to.

What lifts the familiar story is the film-makers' sincere love for the material, and wanting to give the two main characters genuine life and energy, helped immeasurably by the wonderful performances of Cluzet and Sy. Both are allowed to make the roles their own, and they turn in vibrant, firstrate work (Sy actually beat Jean Dujardin for Best Actor at this year's FrenchAcademy Awards).

The Intouchables is the best kind of mainstream entertainment, where cast and crew want to please an audience without condescending to them, delivering a crowdpleaser that is full of quality touches on both sides of the camera. A definite winner.

RATING - ****.

Halloween ■ With Halloween approaching, the following cinemas are giving moviegoers the chance to experience some classic chills on the big screen. All come highly recommended.

The Shining (MA) (1980). 119 minutes. Screens at ACMI on Friday October 26 and Sunday October 28 at 7pm.

Director Stanley Kubrick's epic film adaptation of Stephen King's best-selling novel, The Shining is brooding, eerie, and completely intoxicating.

Kubrick's brilliant camera eye is working overtime here, especially since this is where he got to use the newly-invented Steadicam for the first time.

Jack Nicholson is perfectly cast as the winter caretaker who goes mad,

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

2. LOOPER. 3. MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED. 4. LAWLESS. 5. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA. 6. MENTAL. 7. KILLING THEM SOFTLY. 8. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID - DOG DAYS. 9. ARBITRAGE. 10. THE WORDS.

● The Intouchables and Shelley Duvall looks suitably terrified.

Co-stars veteran actor Scatman Crothers. Unfortunately this is the shorter 119 minute version, instead of the complete 144 minute cut (which is available on Blu-Ray). ★★★ An American Werewolf In London (MA) (1981). 97 minutes PLUS The Thing (MA) (1982). 108 minutes.

Screening at the Astor Theatre on Friday October 26 at 7.30pm. A fantastic double feature, with John Landis' modern werewolf classic and John Carpenter's memorable remake of the iconic 1951 film delivering plenty of scares, plus giving audiences an eye-popping look at how special effects were changing in the early 1980s.

Rick Baker won an Oscar for his incredible werewolf make-up, and Rob Bottin should have won an Oscar for his superlative work on The Thing. ★★★ GeorgeARomero's Dead Trilogy Marathon.

Screening at the Astor Theatre on Sunday October 28, starting at 6pm.

Romero's highly influential films, Night Of The Living Dead (M) (1968) - 96 minutes, Dawn Of The Dead (R) (1979) - 126 minutes, and Day Of The Dead (R) (1985) - 102 minutes, offer a groundbreaking approach to a basic horror set-up.

Scares are mixed in with clever social commentary, and each film gives the audience an indication of how the world was changing through the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Tom Savini's effects work for Dawn and Day are Oscar worthy. ★★★ Halloween (R) (1978). 91 minutes PLUS Hardware (R) (1990). 92 minutes.

Screening at the Astor Theatre on Wednesday October 31 at 7.30pm.

The perfect film to screen on Halloween, John Carpenter's stylish and scary horror classic still thrills and entertains, and contains some of the best night-time photography ever seen.

It is also from an age when filmmakers remembered to make their young characters likeable.

The second feature, Hardware, is an impressive sci-fi/horror involving an unstoppable military robot, very well-directed by the talented Richard Stanley, who would also make the unique Dust Devil (1993).

- Aaron Rourke

NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: OCTOBER 18: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4, PAUL KELLY: STORIES OF ME, SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED, SAVAGES, TO ROME WITH LOVE, STUDENT OF THE YEAR. OCTOBER 25: ARGO, DREDD, FRANKENWEENIE, HAIL, THE INTOUCHABLES, TAI CHI HERO. THE DVD TOP SELLERS: 1. PROMETHEUS [Science Fiction/Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender].

2. ROCK OF AGES [Music/Comedy/Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Julianne Hough].

3. THE DICTATOR [Comedy/Sacha Baron Cohen, Megan Fox].

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also: THAT'S MY BOY, MEN IN BLACK 3, IRON SKY, THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT, AMERICAN PIE: REUNION, MIRROR MIRROR, THE WAY, THE WOMAN IN BLACK, SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: THE CABIN IN THE WOODS [Horror/Thriller/Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly].

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

THE COLD LIGHT OF DAY [Action/ Henry Cavill, Bruce Willis, Sigourney Weaver].

PIRANHA 3DD [Horror/Matt Bushell, David Hasselhoff].

SEEKING JUSTICE [Thriller/Nicolas Cage, Guy Pearce].

NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSICS ON DVD HIGHLIGHTS: SEVEN [Thriller/Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman].

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC DVD HIGHLIGHTS: HOWZAT! Kerry Packer's War. JACK IRISH: Bad Debts [Drama/ Guy Pearce].

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Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold

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SHOW REVIEW

● Tim Draxl. Photo: Gavin D Andrew ■ Tim Draxl's stylish tribute to celebrated American jazz crooner and trumpeter Chet Baker treats audiences to an evening of splendid musical entertainment.

Presented by Blake Entertainment in association with the Melbourne Festival, Freeway - The Chet Baker Journey is written by Bryce Hallett and Tim Draxl, with musical direction by Ray Alldridge.

In relaxed style, Draxl relates and vocalises an honest insight into the ups and downs of Baker's story, skilfully switching between narrator and Baker's character.

He is backed by the superb sounds of Eamon McNelis (trumpet), Dave Ellis (bass), Ben Hendry (drums) and Ray Alldridge (piano) creating mood and emotion, ranging from melancholy to upbeat.

Under the lights, Draxl's new black dancing pumps become the shiniest, most eye-catching shoes ever seen. The down side to this is the audience's gaze then shifting to the musicians' less flashy footwear.

Among the show's 18 jazz vocal numbers are There Will Never Be Another You, Look For The Silver Lining and Chet Baker's signature song recorded from the 1937 movie Babes In Arms, My Funny Valentine.

There is a delightful, classy toned and well-mannered 'niceness' about this show, which offers a wonderful performance vehicle for Draxl to showcase his mega-talent.

At age 17 when first hearing Chet Baker's rendition of My Funny Valentine, Tim Draxl was spellbound.

Now his own latest album, My Funny Valentine, has been released by Fanfare Records and comprises 14 songs from Freeway - The Chet Baker Journey.

Here's hoping it does well.

RIVIERA CLUB ■ The next Riviera Club will be held on the last Sunday of the month, October 28 from 6.45pm - 9.30pm at the Mentone RSL Club, Palermo St, Mentone. This is a great opportunity for singers, musicians, actors, dancers and poets with original material to try out your work in front of an audience. There is no cost involved and a pianist is provided. Audiences are welcome and there is no entry fee. Drinks are available at bar prices. Call 9584 2433 for further details.

AUDITIONS ■ The 1812 Theatre: The Farndale Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery (by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr), October 28, 29 from 7.30pm at the 1812 Theatre, Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Tanya Ryder-Barnes. Audition Bookings: 0408 102323.

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

Enquiries and audition bookings: 9580 8415.

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

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

● Director Richard Sarell's former ABC Television colleagues came to support his final day's filming of the telemovie Rhyme And Reason. Back row from left: Lindsay Dresden, Tom Gelai, Michael Vance, David Morgan, Ian Smith, Malcolm Threadgold; George Mavroyeni (front left), Robin Wischusen, Richard Sarell and Cheryl Threadgold.

Photo: Holly Desmond ■ Heidelberg's beautiful Anglican Church was the setting for Towards the end of 2009, Richard decided to revisit a story the final day's shoot of Richard Sarell's telemovie Rhyme And that had been sitting in his bottom drawer for three years. He Reason. wanted to adapt it into a script to give the more experienced Rhyme And Reason is from a story by Richard Sarell, writ- actors in The Rehearsal Room's acting classes an opportunity ten by Ashley Harris and Jane Miller, with additional material to work beyond the classroom and experience working on a

by Louise Le Nay. film set.

Set in suburban Melbourne, the story tells of an ordinary Richard is held in such high esteem by past and present man's journey to overcome the paralysing fear of failure. At colleagues, that nine ABC-TV work-mates from four decades 33, Jakov still can't read, and the story shares his journey from or so ago, travelled to Heidelberg to support Richard on his negativity to finding self-strength and hope for the future.

Without 'Reason' there is no sense, and without 'Rhyme' project.

So, what is the next step for Richard Sarell's telemovie there is no nonsense.

Rhyme And Reason? The Rehearsal Room is seeking a disABC trained, Richard directed drama for 20 years for Austributor, broadcaster and funding to support completion of the tralian and New Zealand television networks and for 23 years has been teaching a unique approach to acting, strongly based project.

If you can help, Richard can be contacted on 9824 4919. on Stanislavski principles.

In the meantime, the happy ending to this story is still waitOver the past decade Richard has turned these classes into a business, the highly regarded The Rehearsal Room, in ing to be told.

- Cheryl Threadgold Armadale.

‘SILM CHANCE’ AT DONCASTER SHOWS

SHOWS

■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Slim Chance (by Peter Gordon) Until October 27 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Director: Helen Ellis. Tickets: $25/$23. Bookings: 1300 650 209.

■ 1812 Theatre: The Lonesome West (by Martin McDonagh) Until November 3 at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Grant Lepan-Walker; www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Encore Theatre Company: The Kingfisher (by William Douglas-Horne) Until October 27 at the Clayton Community Centre Theatrette, Cnr Cooke Street and Centre Road, Clayton. Director: Lesley Batten. Tickets: $20 Adults, $18 Concession. Bookings: 1300 739 099 www.encoretheatre.com.au ■ Sunshine Community Theatre: There's More to Life Than Money and Sex (by John Marshall) Until October 27 at 82 Phoenix Street, North Sunshine. Directors: Donna and David Prince.

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

■ Nova Music Theatre: 42nd Street October 26 - November 11 at the Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading. Director: Tim Schwerdt; Choreographer: Lisa-Maree Callaghan; Musical Director: Phillip Osbourne. Tickets: $38/$33 Ch.15 and Under $28. Bookings: 1300 305 771 or www.novamusictheatre.com.au ■ MLOC Productions: The Wizard of Oz November 9 - 17 at the Phoenix Theatre, 101 Glenhuntly Road. Director: Lucy Nicolson; Musical Director: Tanya Chaves; Choreographer: Keir Jasper. Tickets: $32 full price, $30 concession, $28 Children 15 and Under. Bookings: 9570-4052. www.mloc.org.au ■ Beaumaris Theatre Inc: The Vicar of Dibley (by Richard Curtis) November 9 - December 1 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris. Director: Fred Pezzimenti. Cabaret style. BYO drinks and nibblies. Tickets: Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au Enquiries: 9583 6896.

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

■ The Basin Theatre Group: Over My Dead Body (by Derek Benfield) November 9 - December 1 at 8.00pm (2.00pm matinees on October 11, 18, 25) at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Joe Tuppenney. Bookings: 1300 784 668. www.thebasintheatre.org.au ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Next to Normal November 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 8.00pm, November 11, 18 at 2.00pm at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute, Cnr. Melbourne Road and Electra Street, Williamstown. Director: Shaun Kingma; Musical Director: Tyson Legg; Movement: Nadia Gianinotti. Tickets: $32,$28, $35 Black tie gala night Nov 9, $28 flat rate Devonshire Tea special on Nov 11. Bookings: 9885 9678 or www.wlt.org.au ■ Frankston Theatre Group: Murdered to Death November 16 - December 2 (2.00pm matinees November 25, December 2) at the Mt Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza. Cabaret style. BYO drinks. Tickets: $26.50 full price, PSU $24.50, Groups 10 $24.50. Bookings: 1300 665 377.

AUDITIONS

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

■ Eltham Little Theatre: Katerina (by P.J. Armstrong) November 25 at 2.00pm and November 26 at 7.30pm, at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Road, Research. Director: Sam Chappel. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0434 413595.

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News Extra Author talks to David Day ■ Writer Paul Ham will be in conversation with David Day at an historic literary dinner to be held tomorrow (Thurs., Oct. 25) at Wellers, Kangaroo Ground from 7pm-9pm.

Sandakan, Ham’s newly released book, narrates the full story of survivors and the deceased, in Australia, Britain and Borneo. He consulted thousands of court documents in an effort to piece together exactly what happened to the people who suffered and died in British North Borneo, and who was responsible.

Entry: $130 per couple;$90 for single includes a themed two course dinner, a welcome drink and a copy of Sandakan (RRP $49.95).

E-mail: elthambookshop@bigpond.com

Gulf of Thailand ride ■ Melbourne man Wayne Motton, who underwent a quadruple by-pass and aortic valve replacement, is entering the ‘Epworth Gulf of Thailand Challenge’ to thank heart specialists and cardiac team.

This year’s Epworth Heartsmart challenge is a cycle ride from Bangkok down the narrow Isthmus of Kra to Koh Samui in Southern Thailand from Febtuary 16-24.

Wayne is meeting allhis travel and ride related expenses. All money donated goes to Epworth Foundation. Donations can be made to: www.everydayhero.com.au/wayne_motton

Pastel artist to exhibit ■ World-renowned pastel artist Judy Drew,whose works have been compared to that of the old post impressionist masters, will be presented by Melbourne Fine Art from November 22-December 14 and will be exhibited at MiFA Gallery, Level 1, 278 Collins St, Melbourne.

Blasko at Hamer Hall ■ Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko is taking her new album I Awake on the road in February when she performs at Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall at 8pm Thursday, February 14, as part of a national tour. She has invited an orchestra in each capital city to accompany her.

Sarah Blasko wrote the new album, after spending the first half of 2011 in a house in Brighton, England alone with her thoughts and memories, “haunted and unsettled”.

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SHOWS ■ Mornington CEF Players: Buddy - the Buddy Holly Story (by Alan Jane), November 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8.00pm, November 11, 18, 25 at 2.00pm at Bellamy Hall, Albert Street, Mornington. Director: Natalie Pharaoh; Musical Director: Matt Charles and Joon Kim. Tickets: $22 Full Price, $18 Conc., $14 Child. Bookings: 5975 5904 or jandr@bigpond.net.au (Friday night performances are Cabaret - BYO drinks, nibbles). www.cefplayers.com.au ■ 1812 Theatre: The 39 Steps (by Patrick Barlow) November 15 - December 8 at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Doug Bennett. www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Warrandyte 55 Plus Variety Group: Remembering 50 Golden Years Concert Saturday, November 17 at 1.00pm for 1.15pm start at the Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club Hall, 1-3 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte.

Tickets: $14.00 donation includes afternoon tea served after the performance. Bookings: Call Alan 9738 2216 ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: Baby November 16 24 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Co-directors: Craig Maloney and Renee Maloney; Musical Director: Stewart Garrett; Choreographer: Renee Maloney. Tickets: $28 evening, $22 matinee. Bookings: 9012 5897 or www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org ■ Warrandyte 55 Plus Variety Group: Remembering 50 Golden Years Cabaret Friday, November 30 at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at the Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club Hall, 1-3 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte.

Tickets: $10.00 donation. BYO food and drink. Tea/ Coffee supplied. Bookings: Call Allan 9877 1077.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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Racing Briefs

Fifth win, at Kilmore ■ Avenel trainer/driver Ian Montgomery's in-form Modern Art/Tululah Bankhouse 4-Y-0 gelding Tululahs Boy chalked up win number 5 from 19 race appearances in taking out the Heathcote Winery Pace for C1 class over 1690 metres at the Kilmore meeting.

Restrained from gate three, Tululahs Boy possied mid-field in the running line, before being sent forward to park outside the leader The Numbers Man prior to the bell.

When The Numbers Man gained a margin on the home turn, it appeared he may win, however after being switched down to the sprint lane in the straight, Tululahs Boy was too strong over the concluding stages, scoring by a half head in 1-58.6. Classic Bliss ran home late from a mile back to finish third 8.7 metres away.

Dream becomes reality ■ A dream became a reality at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday, when 17-year-old reinsman Jason Lee scored his first victory from only his third drive at Melbourne's harness headquarters, piloting home bred 4-Y-0 Falcon Seelster/Secret Twirl gelding Keayang Falcon to victory in the Swan Hill Track Opening 20/10 Pacers Handicap for C1 or better class over 2240 metres.

Raced by the Levarg Racing Group managed by John Craven, Keayang Falcon trained by mother Marg Lee jumped straight to the front from barrier three, before being restrained to allow the heavily supported favourite Highview Ebony from the 20 metre mark to assume control.

Enjoying a lovely passage, Keayang Falcon was eased to the outside on straightening and finished best to gain the day by a metre on the wire over Highview Ebony in a mile rate of 2-01.5 (last half 56.6 - quarter 28). Rank outsider Interrogator (three back the markers) finished third a further 16 metres away.

Young Jason dedicated the victory to his Nana Alice Craven - the matriarch of the Craven Family who would have been ‘over the moon’ after watching the race from the family property Jilliby situated in Ecklin South just outside Terang.

On target for Kilmore Cup ■ Tough staying 5-Y-0 Bettors Delight/Kalypso entire Caribbean Blaster showed he is on target for a crack at the Kilmore Cup (October 28) and New Zealand Cup (November 13) when victorious in the $20,000 Tabcorp Park Markovina Free ForAll over 2240 metres at TP Melton on Friday.

Trained at nearby Long Forest by Andy Gath, Caribbean Blaster in what was the ‘drive of the night’ by wife Kate was driven with aggression, pressing forward three wide (keeping Jaccka Clive four wide) from the extreme draw to cross the pacemaker The Smiler within three parts of a lap.

Travelling kindly throughout, Caribbean Blaster wasn't pushed out to score from The Smiler who struck to his guns, using the sprint lane to go down by 1.5 metres in a rate of 1-55.5 (last half 55.1 - quarter 27.4), with Keayang Hanover (three back the markers) third.

This Week’s Meetings ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Wednesday - Ararat, Thursday - Bendigo, Friday - Melton, Saturday - Shepparton, Sunday - Kilmore (Cup), Monday - Horsham, Tuesday - Ballarat.

Horses To Follow ■ Jumbalaya Lombo, Absolute Dream, Heza Maori, Lifesaver Lady, Gosh Heza Rebel, Amos, Dusty Smiles, The Adriatic, Lady Patti.

RECORD SMASHED ■ Seven year old Wind Cries Maori/Even Pockets gelding Maoris Pocket smashed the track record when recording a brilliant victory in the Bayswater Jayco Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class horses over 2100 metres at the Charlton Harness Racing Club meeting held on Monday October 15.

Trained at Carisbrook (Maryborough) by Alan Dunsmuir and driven by Melton's John Caldow, Maoris Pocket who has been at times very risky in his races was coming off an impressive fourth to Trottn On The Ritz at Geelong nine days earlier after racing in the open and stepped beautifully from a 20 metre equal backmark, with Caldow immediately letting him slide around the field to be at the head of affairs within three quarters of a lap.

Allowed to bowl for the remainder of the journey, Maoris Pocket trotted to perfection, running his rivals ragged to set a new track record of 2-02.4 in defeating Amos by 20.1 metres which led before taking a trail, with Earl Of Charity a further 17 metres away in third place after being in the leading quartet for most of the race.

A winner of 7 from 46 outings, Maoris Pocket is racing in career best form.

Good treble ■ John Caldow was to drive a treble during the afternoon, with in-form 4Y-0 It Is I/Miss Clare gelding Fanagalo taking the Central Victorian Championships In January Pacers Handicap for C2 or better class over 2100 metres and Pannosus the Ourcrowninn Pace for C1 class over 1609 metres..

Trained by wife Maree in partnership with John, Fanagalo enjoyed a sweet passage three back in the moving line from outside the front row, with Sunrise Panorama leading from barrier four and Macy Lila moving to race in the open.

Easing three wide to follow Tyler Bromac approaching the home turn, Fanagalo when given full rein out wide on straightening, ran home strongly to score from Tyler Bromac in a rate of 2-01.7, with the hot favourite Dual Agent Tabman running home late from near last to finish third.

Marong's Wally Newton was successful with 8Y-0 Panorama/Hazel Dawn gelding Pannosus which possied mid-field in the moving line, before rushing forward three wide in the final circuit to lead on turning in defeating

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Dance With Mia (three back the markers) and Winners Central which led. The mile rate 1-57.7.

To Charlton ■ Wallan's Shinn family, trainer Ruth, husband Noel and son Chris ventured to Charlton with two runners competing in the Vicbred Platinum Country Series D (2nd Heat) for C0 class over 2100 metres and came home with the cash after home bred and raced 4Y-0 Artiscape/ Adelong gelding Cheveyo crossed the wire in first place.

Driven by Noel as Chris handled the favourite Castro which led at the bell after the pacemaker One More Smile galloped after breaking gear, Cheveyo possied midfield in the moving line from gate three on the second row, easing to trail Extra (one/one) in the final circuit.

Although very wide on the home turn, Cheveyo finished best to score by 2.6 metres in a mile rate of 2-00.3 over Woke Up Tired (three back the markers) and My Mums A Star who followed the winner home.

Sheer poetry ■ Campbells Creek trainer Keith Semmens has enjoyed great success over the seasons with horses featuring the ‘Poem/Poet’ name, the latest being 5-Y-0 Yankee Paco/A Poem Kept mare Yankee Poem who broke her maiden status in the Amrod Plumbing Vicbred Platinum Country Series E for Trotters T0 & T1 class over 2180 metres at Kilmore on Thursday October 18.

Raced by Keith, sons Jon and silent partner David, along with long time associate Stephen Adams, Yankee Poem driven by Amy Tubbs from the pole settled three back along the markers, with Shes A Head Turner

(gate three) leading.

Easing to lead the outside division racing for the bell, Yankee Poem took care of the leader on straightening and fought on tenaciously to score by a neck over Hakuna Sunset which trailed, easing to the outside on straightening, with Dream Of Flair (four back the markers) running on late when clear of a pocket to finish third.

The mile rate 2-04.2.

Grand dam Easy Find has been a great producer over the years, leaving winners Cons Poem (17 wins), Poets Corner (21), Poet Laureate (9) and Poetic Device (16) to name just a few.

Comfortable

■ Eight year old Mach Three/Civic Leader gelding Mach Ruler registered his 18th victory in 114 outings, when successful in the Independent Cranes Claiming Handicap over 2150 metres at Kilmore in a comfortable mile rate of 2-06.2..

Raced by dual code (standardbred and greyhound) trainer Jamie Ennis from Lara, Mach Ruler (claiming price $9000) was away safely from the 10 metre mark, with reinsman Greg Sugars wasting little time in sending him forward to take over at the head of affairs from Sayonara Gold (barrier two).

Although pressured from the bell by 20 metre backmarker Givitaname which looked a huge chance on the final bend, Mach Ruler rallied in the straight to draw clear over the concluding stages in defeating Omniscient from mid-field, with Givitaname close up in third place.

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COX PLATE: IT’S OPEN ■ After favourite Pierro went down to All Too Hard, in the Caulfield Guineas, a lot of good judges are worried about him getting the trip of 2040 metres in the Cox Plate coming up this Saturday.

The son of Lohnro prepared by leading trainer, Gai Waterhouse, was put to the sword at Caulfield, after missing the start and racing wide for the first 200 metres was left a sitting duck for All Too Hard.

Although only beaten a half length, and eased down by his rider Nash Rawiller, he doesn't give me the impression that he will get the trip, especially in a cooker pressure race like the Cox Plate.

I would love to see him win, I feel he's a great colt plus, I have 7-1 each way.

A little bit of a surprise: leading jockey, Corey Brown, getting the sit; in place of Craig Williams who would have had to waste a lot to make the 49.5 kilos.

Williams opted for the ride for Turnbull Stakes winner, Green Moon, who was to be ridden by Damien Oliver, but was taken off after an allegation that he had quite a big bet on smart sprinting mare, Miss Octopussy in 2010.

All Too Hard impresses me as one who will get the trip, being

by Casino Prince from the good mare Helsinge.

This makes the talented colt a half brother to the world's best sprinter, Australia's own, Black Caviar.

After winning his first two starts at Flemington he looked a world beater, but then the Hawkes camp took him to Sydney where he failed to live up to their expectations.

The starts he had there, he missed the start many times and wouldn't settle properly.

They brought him back to Flemington and were always confident that he could turn the tables on Pierro.

Sale Cup ■ Racing will move to Sale the next day with the running of the Eastcoast Plumbtec

Ted Ryan

Cup at the club’s magnificent Green Wattle track, only two hours out of Melbourne.

This Friday Night the club will be running their popular Sale Turf Club Horse of the Year and their Cup Calcutta.

Nominations for the Sale Turf Club Horse of the Year are.

■ Charli's Phantom trained by Natasha Adams.

■ Mosseltov prepared by Rebecca Kelly and ■ Neurus. prepared

by Sharyn Trolove.

Where are the all male trainers, domination by our lady mentors.

A presentation to the leading Sale trainer for 2011-12 will also take place on the night.

The award went to Cliff Murray, who prepared four winners and 20 placings.

The ever popular Calcutta will follow the awards.

Good friends of mine travel down from Brisbane each year for the day and night and have a ball.

Looking forward to catching up with Terry Tarago, and his son Brett.

One of the big highlights of the day is an auction of a powerful looking two-year old colt by God's Own. The colt out of top broodmare Happen, who won four races, will be auctioned in the mounting yard at the Sale Cup meeting after race 6.

God's Own, who was trained by Bart

Cummings, stands at Eliza Park in Victoria, won the Caulfield Guineas in 2005 and is the sire of over 50 winners including stakes winners, Utah Saints and Balzeus.

The Dam, Happen, is by top galloper, Zeditave.

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■ From Page 42

Top 10 Lists JACK IRISH: Black Tide [Drama/Guy Pearce].

LOST IN SPACE: Seasons 1-3.

MARLEY [Documentary/Bob Marley].

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: Season One. TERRA NOVA: Season One. JOANNA LUMLEY'S GREEK ODYSSEY. CSI-NY: Season 6.

TOP BLU-RAY SELLERS: 1. PROMETHEUS + DVD [Science Fiction/ Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender].

2. THE DICTATOR [Comedy/Sacha Baron Cohen, Megan Fox].

3. ROCK OF AGES [Music/Comedy/Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Julianne Hough].

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

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

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

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

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

9. BOND 50 (007/23 Disc Box Set): [Action/Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore].

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

Also: That's My Boy, Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures, Iron Sky, The Hunger Games, Mirror Mirror, The Five Year Engagement, Titanic 3D +2D, Men in Black 3D + 2D, The Woman in Black, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLU-RAY THIS WEEK: THE CABIN IN THE WOODS [Horror/Thriller/ Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly].

HOWZAT! Kerry Packer's War. THE THREE STOOGES [Comedy/Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes, Will Sasso].

THE COLD LIGHT OF DAY [Action/Henry Cavill, Bruce Willis, Sigourney Weaver].

MARLEY [Documentary/Bob Marley].

PIRANHA 3DD 3D [Horror/Matt Bushell, David Hasselhoff].

JACK IRISH: Bad Debts & Black Tide [Drama/ Guy Pearce].

SEEKING JUSTICE [Thriller/Nicolas Cage, Guy Pearce].

SEVEN [Thriller/Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman].

- James Sherlock

Briefs ■ Nice to catch up with Jeannie King at Caulfield on Guineas day.

The popular lady was brought in to help Jenny to prepare the food and beverages for the jockeys and trainers.

She hasn't lost her charm cuddling up to two of her favorite jockeys, Darren Gauci and Chris Munce.

Her reputation is spreading.

Showbiz Extra

Bond’s Aston Martin ● Green Moon in the Turnbull Stakes Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754

Millers in full swing ■ Good to see the punter's bible, The Miller's Guide, back in the newsagents, with all the info you need on a number of sporting events.

The Editor, Dennis Huxley, who worked with the Herald Sun for many years brings out the popular records book, in conjunction with John O'Donnell.

Dennis hasn't enjoyed the best of health over the last couple of years, and it's great to see him still getting his teeth in this magnificent publication.

- Ted Ryan

● God’s Own

● Jim Sherlock and partner Jenny, with George Lazenby (centre) with the James Bond 007 Aston Martin DBS, at the Astor Theatre, St Kilda.

■ Melbourne Observer movies/DVD columnist Jim Sherlock was busy hosting George Lazenby when he made a personal appearance at the Astor Theatre, for a screening and Q&A about On His Majesty’s Service.

It's the first time George had seen the car since he made the film more than four decades ago. It has been owned by a private Melbourne collector since 1978.

Jim started work in the film industry in 1969, when the film was released.

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GLENFERRIE, 3122. See Hawthorn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HAMPTON EAST, 3188. Hampton East Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(03) 9882 2009.

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

HEALESVILLE, 3777. Healesville Newsagency.

(03) 5962 4161.

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

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

(03) 9457 2063.

HEIDELBERG WEST, 3081. The Mall Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

HURSTBRIDGE, 3099. Hurstbridge Newsagency.

800 Main Rd. (03) 9718 2045.

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

IVANHOE EAST, 3079. East Ivanhoe Newsagency.

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

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

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

KEILOR DOWNS, 3038. Keilor Downs Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

KEYSBOROUGH, 3173. Parkmore Newsagency.

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

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

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

KINGSVILLE, 3012. See Footscray West.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOWER PLENTY, 3093. Lower Plenty Newsagency.

95 Main Rd. (03) 9435 6423.

LOWER TEMPLESTOWE, 3107. See Templestowe Lower.

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

MALVERN, 3144. Malvern Village Newsagency.

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

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

MALVERN EAST, 3145. Central Park Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

MELTON, 3337. Melton Authorised Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

(03) 9592 1000.

MIDDLE PARK, 3206. Middle Park Newsagency.

16 Armstrong St, Middle Park.

MILDURA, 3500. Klemm's Mildura Newsagency.

(03) 5302 1004.

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

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

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

MONT ALBERT., 3127. Mont Albert Newsagency.

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

MONTMORENCY, 3094. Montmorency Newsagency.

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

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

MOONEE PONDS, 3039. Puckle Street Newsagency.

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

MORDIALLOC, 3195. Mordialloc Newsagency.

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

MORDIALLOC, 3195. Warren Village Newsagency.

87 Warren Rd. (03) 9580 3880.

MORELAND, 3056. See Brunswick.

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

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

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

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

MOUNT ELIZA, 3934. Mount Eliza Newsagency.

102 Mount Eliza Way. (03) 5974 2347.

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

MOUNT WAVERLEY, 3149. Pinewood Newsagency.

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

MOUNTAIN GATE, 3156. See Ferntree Gully.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NORTH BALWYN, 3104. See Balwyn North.

NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051. See West Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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

NUNAWADING, 3131. Mountainview Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

OAKLEIGH EAST, 3166. Oakleigh East Auth.

Newsagency. 190 Huntingdale Rd, East Oakleigh.

(03) 9544 4322.

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

OCEAN GROVE, 3226. Ocean Grove Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

(03) 9354 8472.

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

(03) 9386 7465.

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

PEARCEDALE, 3912. Pearcedale Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

PRAHRAN, 3181. Prahran Market Newsagency.

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

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

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

PRESTON, 3072. Preston Town Hall Newsagency.

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

PRINCES HILL, 3054. See Carlton North.

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

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

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

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

(03) 5956 9205.

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

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

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

(03) 9870 6515.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SANDRINGHAM, 3191. Sandringham Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOMERVILLE, 3912. Somerville Newsagency.

Shop 24, Plaza, Eramosa Rd West, Somerville.

(03) 5977 5282.

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

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

(03) 9690 1350.

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

(03) 9690 7481.

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

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

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

ST KILDA, 3182. St Kilda Junction Newsagency.

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

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

ST LEONARDS, 3223. St Leonards Newsagency.

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

STRATHMORE, 3041. Napier Street Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEMPLESTOWE, 3106. Templestowe Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TULLAMARINE, 3045. Tullamarine Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

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

(03) 9873 1845.

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

(03) 9802 4768.

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

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

WANTIRNA SOUTH, 3152. Knox City Newsagency.

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

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

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

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

WATTLE PARK, 3128. See Box Hill South.

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

WERRIBEE, 3030. Werribee Plaza Newsagency.

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

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

WESTALL, 3169. Westall Newsagency. 148 Rosebank Ave, Westall. (03) 9546 7867.

WHEELERS HILL, 3150. Brandon Park Newsagency. Shop 28, Wheelers Hill. (03) 9560 5854.

WHEELERS HILL, 3150. Wheelers Hill Newsagency. 200 Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. (03) 9561 5318.

WHITTLESEA, 3757. Whittlesea Newsagency. 59 Church St. (03) 9716 2060.

WILLIAMSTOWN, 3016. Williamstown News & Lotto. 16 Douglas Pde, Williamstown. (03) 9397 6020.

WINDSOR, 3181. Windsor Newsagency. 71 Chapel St, Windsor. (03) 9510 2030.

WONTHAGGI, 3995. Wonthaggi Newsagency. 27A McBride St, Wonthaggi. (03) 5672 1256.

WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. (03) 5964 6008.

YARRA GLEN, 3775. Yarra Glen Newsagency. (03) 9730 1392.

YARRAVILLE, 3013. Yarraville Newsagency. 59 Anderson St, Yarraville. (03) 9687 2987.

YEA, 3717. Yea Newsagency, 78 High St. (03) 5797 2196.

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HECTIC WEEK FOR AFL TRADING

■ Eventually, this will be a hectic week for yrading. Top of the agenda will be the Kurt Tippett/Sydney Swans deal.

It has virtually maintained the interest in the boring, drawn out Free Agency/Trade Month.

Clubs worked overtime to lock in their required players so in particular cannot pinch a ‘marquee’ player.

Let’s query who are the current available AFL ‘marquee’ players.

For instance forget about the stars at Hawthorn like Lance Franklin, Cyril Rioli, Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell, Jarryd Roughead and Brad Sewell as like all other clubs stars they are ‘locked-in’.

Every club has at least one superstar, except GWS as so far Tom Scully has struggled and Israel Folau is still learning the game.

Even Western Bulldogs have captain Matthew Boyd but Melbourne draws a blank. Ironically Tippett would also be a perfect fit for the Demons and the Giants!

GWS has appointed ex-Bulldog and experienced assistant coach Leon Cameron to replace Sheeds from 2014.

This is some challenge and he will receive every assistance from ‘the master’ as GWS is Sheeds birthright and he will be there as the ‘father figure’ to see it grow into manhood.

I got to know Leon in the 90s at then Footscray. He is an impressive and determined young man with accumulated knowledge of the modern game.

Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel His role next year will be interesting as he must suck Sheeds football brain dry.

And like a top chef he will marinade the old and the new ingredients into an irresistible football feast to delight the taste buds of a vast new clientele.

High on my ‘pre-prep’ bowl mix would be to throw three important ingredients into the pan for special attention.

And Leon besides your overall supervisory role in the heated kitchen

you must personally take responsibility for the preparation of these three vital products to enhance the presentation and taste of this spicy dish so it is accepted by your clients.

What are these three mysterious components? Jonathon Patton, Israel Folau and Tom Scully.

They can be superstars along with Jeremy Cameron, Jonathon Giles and Toby Greene (I could name others) who will enjoy natural growth and improvement including Setanta O’hAilpin.

If you can channel the natural athletic ability of these players into the AFL you will enjoy instant coaching status. ★★★ I recommend that you read Caroline Wilson’s article in The Age on ‘Meet The AFL Commissioners’.

What surprises me is the haste to retire the acknowledged top sports CEO in the country, Andrew Demetriou, at 51 years young!

Why the rush?

The plans he has for our game’s development is only partly achieved and now is NOT the time to be suggesting farewell.

Andrew D has to be at his top to guide us through the ambitious plans for the next decade.

May he enjoy the best of health to see his goals achieved.

‘Caro’ is a breastfed and weaned footy, ‘club biased’ family baby and maybe accepts hasty, constant changes at the top.

I commend her article to you as we should know more about the people we have entrusted with the future of our game. ★★★ There was amedia report by Mark Macguagan on Sunday (Oct. 21): ‘Umps to get in-game coaching’ There is nothing new about this suggestion as it was part of my “recommendation report to improve VFL umpiring” sent at the request of Dr Allen Aylett and the late Jack Hamilton in 1979-80 prior to agreeing to become pro-tem Director of

umpiring for two years to implement many innovations.

It was stopped by the clubs/ coaches and senior umpires as being too intrusive! But the coaching onfield messages to players increased! ★★★ I must admit to being happy with the Law changes and the theories which will keep the game moving. I’m never going to win on umpires bouncing the ball in general play “packs” as one they resist blowing the whistle and the packs grow, two they get a chance to catch their breath and three we cannot be sure the bounce will be straight.

So umps enjoy your ’jolls’-“throw it in the air” and drop another aspect of ‘umpire competency’ from the job.

Rohan Connolly’s article ‘Congestion’s simple solution’ suggests it is the Laws Committee’s fault we had all those rugby rabble, wrestling packs in case of a miracle and the ball comes out into the open!

He says the umpires were so instructed.

If this is true then why waste money on supposed specialist ‘Umpire Coaches’?

The simple answer to ‘packs’ is to pay the first free before ‘player gangs’ get involved.

There is always a ‘free-kick’ before a pack – it is ‘holding the ball’ or ‘holding the man’.

The tackle is ‘legal’ or ‘illegal’.

Blow it!

- Harry Beitzel

ShowBiz Social Club At Bentleigh Club Monday night (Oct. 22) Photos: Gigi Hellmuth

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● Chris Newman, guitarist

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Sea Change Safety Cove 425 Safety Cove Rd, Port Arthur, Tas 7182 Ph/Fax (03) 6250 2719 www.safetycove.com E-Mail: safetycove@ bigpond.com