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WEDNESDAY JULY 16, 2014
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Six escapees in 10 months By David Lee W I T H si x pr isoners e s c api ng t he grounds of the minimum security prison at Dhurringile over the past 10 months, C orrec tions Vic toria is reassu ri ng residents that the reliability of the prison’s security is strong and there is no need for concern. On September 20 2013, Eray Aslan fled the prison grounds and spent 10 days on the run, before being captured in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray. Following Eray’s escape, both Patrick Honeysett and Stephen Standage, who were in prison for burglary and handling stolen goods charges, left the grounds on November 12 of 2013 before being captured a day later on the outskirts of Mooroopna. Continued on page 12
LOOKING FOR THE FINEST DROPS FROM THE REGION… Dookie Wine Show entries are now open. Dookie Wine Show Chairman, Paul Phillips (pictured) has begun preparation for this year’s wine show, to be held in September. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.
Palates ready for judging of finest ‘drop’ By David Lee WITH this year’s Dookie Wine Show fast approaching, judges, including new Head Judge Simon Killeen, are readying their palates to discover the region’s finest ‘drop’ and calling on entries from wineries across the region. Dookie Wine Show Chairman, Paul Phillips said, “We’re expecting an increase in the number of wineries that will enter this year. The reason being that the 2012/13 vintages had been better than the previous two years due to favourable weather.
“We have decided to bring the awards dinner forward this year to get the maximum number of GOTAFE students involved in the evening to demonstrate to the public their skills and what they have learned over the year. “We also have a new Head Judge this year in Simon Killeen. Simon has judged extensively around Australia and has been an associate judge of the Dookie Wine Show twice before.” All entries will be judged at Covers Restaurant, GOTAFE Shepparton on Thursday, September 4.
Winning wines will be presented and served during a five course awards dinner on Tuesday, September 16 at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton at 7pm, which is run in conjunction with the GOTAFE Master Class program and showcases the talents of the events, hospitality and cookery students from GOTAFE. For entry information, contact Paul Phillips on 5821 2051 or 0411 092 263 or for dinner bookings, phone 1300 468 233. • The 2013 Wine of the Show was won by Longleat Winery with their 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon.