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‘Someone who energises committees, demonstrates initiative, is a team player and the backbone of community life’

TOP AWARD FOR HELEN Cardinia’s Henwood Award goes to tireless community volunteer

■ CARDINIA’S ‘Stan Henwood Award’, recognising achievements in community service and volunteering, was last Thursday (May 20) awarded to Upper Beaconsfield resident Helen Smith. Helen is a highly valued community member, having served on numerous committees over the past 40 years, including the Upper Beaconsfield Association, Upper Beaconsfield Community Hall, Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre (Building and Grounds complex), Upper Beaconsfield Festival Committee and the Village Bell committee

● 'Stan Henwood Award' winner Helen Smith and Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen. Photo: Cardinia Shire Council

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In recognition of her valued contributions, the Upper Beaconsfield Association awarded her, along with her late husband, Barry, the Citizen of the Year award in 1994. Helen's contributions extend beyond membership, and she has been described as someone who energises committees, demonstrates initiative, is a team player and 'the backbone of community life’. She has also initiated multiple successful grant applications for community projects from Cardinia Shire Council. The Council and community celebrated the shire’s 2021 Stan Henwood Award winner and the efforts of local volunteers at a ceremony at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.

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Closing out National Volunteer Week (May 17-23), the Henwood Award presentation and annual volunteer reception acknowledges the work of hundreds of volunteers from more than 500 organisations across the shire. Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen thanked Helen for her generosity, leadership, and overall contribution to her local Upper Beaconsfield community. “We warmly thank Helen for her long-term dedication to her local community, and feel she is a very deserving recipient of this year’s Stan Henwood Award,” Cr Owen said. Helen is described a quie achiever with in-depth knowledge of Upper Beaconsfield.

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Court Lists Frankston Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division. Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, May 26 Akoi, Michael Bevis, Bradley Borg, Shaun Bowden, Jai Bowes, Mitchell Burnett, Maureen Burton, Gregory James Campbell, Kevin Cassin, Anita Coleman, Michael Connell, Benjamin Cronin, Mathew Czarnecki, Shaun Donnell, Shane Dorio, Jason Doyle, Jarrod Drummond, Blake Emptage, David John Esmaty, Jaweed Fernando, Michael Fifita, Ben Forbes-Marchewka, Julian Frost, Mary Garland, Aaron Gipp, Kayne Gooriah, Cynthia Hosking, Peter John Howie, Kevin Lawrence Ingram, Benjamin Stewart James, Daniel James, Michael Joans, Cameron Johnson, Simona Jones, Travis Judge, Kia Karatjas, Michael Karto, Charbel Keepence, Sean Christopher Knight, Trent Kreymer, John Lighten, Leigh Lingard, Jeffrey Littlefield, Hayley Longato, Adrian Lawrence Loosen, Sandra Maalona, Michael Maggs, Gary Lindon Martin, Andrew Mciver, Ellie Rose Milligan, Matilda Nagle-Curtin, Zachary Craig

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Frankston’s Hall of Fame ● From Page One Cr Bolam said: "In these pavers there are names and stories to inspire almost everyone who is looking for a role model to a better future whether it be Harry Wragge, whose research was a foundation for the Internet, or Blake 'Bilko' Williams - the first international freestyle motor cross rider to win gold at the X-games in Los Angeles. "These are locals who have achieved in their fields and in many cases, given back in extraordinary ways," Cr Bola,msaid. Cr Bolam said distinctive paving, bicycle hoops and new lighting have created a welcoming space for shoppers and visitors at the Clyde St Mall. "It combines amenity and character and will encourage people to sit for a while - away from traffic and enjoy their time in Frankston's central activity area. "I can't wait to see how new trees will transform this space in summer and beyond as they mature. "From a strategic point of view, Council has funded this million dollar project because we know it will improve connections. "I'd like to thank Vicinity Centres - who operate the Bayside

Shopping Centre - for contributing toward this project, and in particular, Centre Manager, Gabe NorthHarney, for her continued commitment to the revitalisation of our City," Cr Bolam said. "I have already seen how the Clyde Street Mall is becoming a favoured resting place and 'cut through' for residents, shoppers, workers and commuters. This is what our Connecting Malls Program is all about," Cr Bolam said. Dunkley MHR Peta Murphy, said: "This is about this precinct going from strength to strength. This is about vision and pride in our community." Frankston MLA Paul Edbrooke aid: "The improvement of Clyde St Mall has been the next step in revitalising Frankston's CBD through connecting our malls. “As well as creating a better user experience, the mall recognises prominent members of our Frankston community." Bayside Shopping Centre Manager, Gabe North-Harney, said: "We recognise Bayside has a role to play as a major stakeholder in the Frankston CBD. “It's delightful to see these streetscape improvements making such a difference to visitor experience."

The Whip Our Spy in Parliament

Is Dan missed?

■ Are the sounds of I Get Along Without You Very Well being hummed in the Labor corridors at State Parliament? Is Premier Dan Andrews really being missed by the public, as he continues his extensive sick leave, following a debilitising accident at a Mornington Peninsula B&B early this year.

Welcome aboard

■ It has taken a number of years, but well done to the office of Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green (Labor) for getting in touch with The Local Paper and starting the flow of media releases. The newspaper’s team has been asking for this link since 2016. There is an eagerness to be fair in political coverage.

It’s women and chldren first

■ The State Labor Government was on the front foot last week with a Budget that workis towards ending family violence and building a more equal future for women. There is an aim toi help people from diverse backgrounds and more practical support for victim survivors. The State Budget looks ro deliver $521.6 million to end family violence and progress gender equality. This includes a $354 million investment to implement all 227 recommendations of the world-first Royal Commission into Family Violence, and builds on unparalleled investments of more than $3.1 billion.

Bushfire fight ■ The State Government says it is spendingmore than $517 million will go towards reducing the risk of bushfires, including $15.6 million to increase work to remove long grasses and other highly flammable undergrowth. More than $133 million will upgrade the digital radio service for Forest Fire Management Victoria staff and other emergency response personnel, so forest fires are contained more quickly while also keeping firefighters safe. This will mean personnel can avoid radio black spots and communicate better with other first responders – including Country Fire Authority volunteers – when fighting fires and responding to remote emergencies. A further $22.5 million will use the expertise of Aboriginal cultural burning in Victoria’s land management, contributing to bushfire preparation in local communities.

‘Out of money’

■ Deputy Opposition Leader Cindy McLeish said the Government’s Budget sends a clear message that it is ut of money and raiding the pockets of country families, farmers and small business owners. “Nearly $285 million is slashed from regional development and $61.3 million butchered from the agriculture budget,” Ms McLeish said. “Cuts to biosecurity, no new money to fix crumbling regional roads and millions of dollars plundered from regional public transport to pay for trains in Melbourne.”

Points of order ■ State Parliamentarians are on duty at Spring St for two sitting days this week (Tue. and Wed., May 25 and 26). The next sitting days are June 8-9-10, just before the Queen’s Birthday weekend. ■ MPs last week had a moment to remember death of Francis ‘Frank’ Patrick Sheehan, member of the Legislative Assembly for the district of Ballarat South from April 3, 1982 to October 2, 1992.

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The City of Casey has installed new lighting to improve safety in four different precincts: the Camms Rd Shopping Precinct, Buchanan Park, Charles Green Reserve, and Casey RACE/Casey Stadium.

● Hop Shop co-owner Ed Cox Frankston City Council, in partnership with the State Government, is offering new Shopfront Activation Grants to attract new businesses to vacant shopfronts across Frankston City. Deputy Mayor Cr Nathan Conroy said: "The grants are designed to financially assist with transforming properties into confident, sustainable and attractive spaces that create new business for Frankston City and surrounding suburbs." The Shopfront Activation Grants are for up to $20,000 per business. The Hop Shop co-owner Ed Cox said receiving Facade Improvement and Kerbside Dining grants provided a huge boost and helped him start the popular business in Playne St, Frankston, last year.

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Community input into the 2018 Sorrento Coastal and Marine Man agement Plan inspired the new look and feel of both Webster’s Corner and Sullivan’s Bay areas along the cultural walk from the ferry terminal to the Western and Eastern Sisters headlands. Webster’s Corner The Master Plan covers the section of foreshore opposite St Paul’s Road. The design includes a new playground, new toilets, interpretative signage, cultural trail, new picnic facilities, shade structures and seating. The design will improve connection to the historic sites and improve user experience through better parking as well as easier access to and through the site. Sullivan’s Bay The Master Plan covers the old parade ground of the Collins Settlement 1803 between the Western and Eastern Sisters headlands. The design will improve connection to the historic sites and improve user experience through better parking and picnic area layout, new shower and water fountain, interpretative signage, cultural trail, as well as easier access to the site and reflection area. Construction is expected to start late 2023/early 2024. The plans are on exhibition until July 2.

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The new Civic Reserve Integrated Athletics and Soccer Pavilion in Mornington is a step closer thanks to a $4 million funding boost from the second round of the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett last week announced the project was one of 42 initiatives that secured funds. Once complete the Civic Reserve Integrated Pavilion will feature four change rooms, umpiring change rooms, kitchen, office, community multipurpose space and first aid room, designed to meet Shire wide needs of athletics and district standards for soccer, benefiting the Mouth Martha Soccer Club, Mornington Little Athletics Club and Mornington Athletics Club. Cardinia Shire residents are invited to recognise National Reconciliation Week 2021 (May 27-June 3) by taking part in local events exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures. A flag raising will takje place at 12 Noon Thursday (May 27) outside the Cardinia Shire Civic Centre.

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Risky business at Lynbrook ■ Officers from the Cardinia Highway Patrol are appealing for public assistance to help identify several people after a Police vehicle was damaged during a high risk driving event in Lynbrook. The incident occurred on Business Park Drive and Commercial Drive about 11pm on Tuesday, May 11. The highway patrol officers were out patrolling as part of Operation Achilles when they observed a 2002 Holden Commodore allegedly perform burnouts next to a group of onlookers. Police attempted to intercept the Holden, but the driver allegedly drove off at speed. A number of onlookers then advanced towards the Police car and stood in front of the vehicle, intentionally blocking its path. They also obstructed Police and kicked out at the Police car causing damage before running from the scene. Officers then observed a motorcyclist travelling on the wrong side of the South Gippsland Highway. The rider attempted to perform burnouts in front of oncoming traffic and refused to stop for police, taking off at speed along the highway. With assistance from the Police Air Wing, officers on the ground then located the Holden

● Officers from the Cardinia Highway Patrol are appealing for public assistance to help identify several people. that had driven off from police and arrested two men. A 22-year-old Drouin man has been charged with 10 offences including reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive vehicle causing loss of traction, fail to stop on police direction and drive at a speed dangerous. His vehicle was seized and an application for forfeiture will be made at court. He was bailed to appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on July 1. A 23-year-old Doveton man was released pending further enquiries. The motorcyclist is believed to be riding an orange and white Honda motorbike.

‘Glamourous’ Emah-Jo wanted ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Emah-Jo Dyer. A warrant has been issued for the 23-year-old’s arrest in relation to theft, obtain property by deception and contravening a Community Correction Order. She is known to frequent the Knox, Maroondah and Mornington Peninsula areas. Investigators have released an image of Emah-Jo in the hope that someone may have information on her current whereabouts. She has a tattoo above her right eye depicting the word ‘glamorous’ and tattoos of stars on her left temple. Anyone who sights EmahJo or has information about her whereabouts, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppers vic.com.au

■ Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a man following a lewd act at Huntingdale Railway Station earlier this year. The 37-year-old man was arrested in Dandenong on Friday (May 21) and subsequently interviewed by detectives. The Dandenong man was charged with one count of sexual activity directed at another and was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on July 7. The charges follow an incident outside the railway station where a female victim was allegedly approached by a man about 12.30am on 3 March. Detectives will allege the man exposed himself and masturbated in front of the woman before boarding a train.

Murder charge ■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of a woman in Chelsea. A 53-year-old Chelsea man was taken into custody near his home address on Monday afternoon last week (May 17) and has been charged with one count of murder. The charge followed the discovery of the body of a 78-year-old Chelsea woman inside her Drinan Rd home about 10.30am Saturday, May 15. The parties are believed to be known to each other. The man was due to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

Budget at Casey ■ The City of Casey has unveiled its Draft Long-Term Community Vision 2031, Draft Council Plan 2021-25 and 2021-22 Draft Budget. The Council says that these strategic documents pave the way for the future direction of Casey and have been developed based on insights and input from the community.

Anti-violence cash

● Emah-Jo Dyer.

Energy initiative at D’nong ■ Greater Dandenong City Council is one of 46 Victorian Councils to sign on to VECO, the Victorian Energy Collaboration, the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia. VECO will provide 45 per cent of all Victorian Councils’ electricity requirements with 100 per cent renewables, reducing greenhouse emissions by 260,000 tonnes of CO2-e every year. Provided by Red Energy, the 240GWh of clean power is equivalent to powering 48,000 homes with renewables or removing the emissions from 90,000 cars every year. Greater Dandenong Mayor CrAngela Long said both Council and the community will see a range of benefits from the initiative. “We are really pleased to be involved in this large-scale collaboration. It demonstrates the value of local governments working together to transition to a renewable energy future and address climate change. This project will reduce Council’s electricity use charges as well as enable Council to make significant progress towards achieving its target of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2025. We are delighted to take this initiative to secure a better future for both our current and future community.”

Local Briefs Huntingdale arrest

■ Flinders MHR Greg Hunt says funding from Canberra will support an estimated 12,000 women across Australia annually, including women on the Mornington Peninsula to leave difficult and violent relationships. “The Escaping Violence Payment will provide vital financial support for women and children around the Mornington Peninsula to escape family and domestic violence,” Mr Hunt said. “This includes a cash payment of up to $1500 and the remaining $3500 in goods and services as well as wrap-around support from a community service provider to support these women in making this brave decision.”

Help with jobs ■ New Job Advocates in the City of Casey will assist local residents who are struggling with the impact of unemployment, by connecting them to additional support, information and advice. Casey Council secured $1.3 million in funding through the Victorian State Government’s Jobs Victoria Advocates Program, which has been used to appoint five Casey Job Advocates for the next two years. Casey is experiencing high rates of unemployment (8 per cent compared to 6.5 per cent average across Victoria as of December 31, 2020), which was further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The advocates will support jobseekers, including youth, culturally and linguistically diverse residents, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and older residents.

Found guilty

● Cr Angela Long

■ Frankston Magistrates’ Court has convicted Aleksander Sagin on six offences and fined him almost $20,000 for electrical and plumbing work he carried out at a property. Mr Sagin was found guilty of three offences under including working while unregistered, unlicensed and failing to take precautions to prevent an electric shock.

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Hume Observer Edition: Attwood, Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Clarkefield, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Dallas, Diggers R Ree sstt , FFaa w k n e rr,, Gladstone Park, Greenvale, Jacana, eilor w Heights, K a l kkallo allo allo,, K Keilor eilor,, Meado Meadow Melbourne Airport, Mickleham, Oaklands Junction, Roxburgh Park, es tmeado ws, Somert on, TTullamarine ullamarine Somerton, ullamarine,, W Wes estmeado tmeadow W ildw ood and Y ur ok ildwood Yur urok okee . Maribyrnong Edition: Braybrook, F ootscr ville ootscraa y, Kings Kingsville ville,, Maids Maidstt one one,, Marib yrnong, Seddon, TTott ott enham, W es Maribyrnong, ottenham, Wes estt Footscr arr ootscraay and Y Yarr arraaville ville.. Moonee V alle y G az ett e E dition: Valle alley Gaz azett ette Edition: Aberf eldie es t, Asc ot V ale Aberfeldie eldie,, Airport W Wes est, Ascot Vale ale,, Avondale Heights, Es sendon, Es sendon Essendon, Essendon North, Es sendon W es t, Flemingt on, Wes est, Flemington, Essendon Keilor East, Moonee Ponds, Niddrie, Strathmore, Strathmore Heights and Travanc or ancor oree. Moreland Courier Edition: Batman, Brunswick, Brunswick East, Bruns wick W t, C obur g, C obur g Brunswick Wee sst, Cobur oburg, Cobur oburg North, FFaawkner oy North, Glenr oy, wkner,, Fitzr Fitzro Glenro Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Merlynston, Moreland, Oak Park, Parkville, Pascoe oe V V a l ee,, PPaa s cco Vaa l e S o u t h a n d Tullamarine ullamarine.. Sunbury Regional News Edition: Bulla, Sunbury • EASTERN DIVISION Knox-Sherbrooke News Edition: Ba onia, FFerntr erntr ee Gully Bayyswater er,, Bor Boronia, erntree Gully,, K n ooxx f i e l d , LLyy s t e r f i e l d , R o w v i l l ee,, Ro Sas safr as, Sc or esb tudfield, TThe he Sassafr safras, Scor oresb esbyy, SStudfield, Basin, Upper FFerntr erntr ee Gully antirna, erntree Gully,, W Wantirna, Wantirna South. Manningham News Edition: Bulleen, Doncas t, Doncastt er er,, Doncas Doncastt er Eas East, Donvale, Nunawading, Park Orchards, Ringw o o d N o r t h , TTee m p l e sstt o w e , wo Temples o w e rr,, W andyt emplestt o w e LLo Waa r rrandyt andytee , Warr andyt onga PPark. ark. arrandyt andytee South, W Wonga Maroondah Mail Edition: Bayswater North, Croydon, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South, Heathmont, Kilsyth, Kilsyth South, Park Orchards, Ringwood, Ringwood East, Ringw ood North, V ermont, W arr an wood Ringwood Vermont, Warr arran anw and W onga PPark. ark. Wonga Monash Gazette Edition: Ashwood, Burwood, Chadstone, Cla yt on, Glen W ely Clayt yton, Waa ver erely ely,, Hughesdale Hughesdale,, H u n t i n g d a l ee,, M o u n t W Waa v e r l eeyy , Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Oakleigh, Oakleigh East, Oakleigh South, Pinewood, Syndal and Wheelers Hill. Progress News Edition: Ashburton, Balwyn, Balwyn North, Burw ood, Cant erbury t, Burwood, Canterbury erbury,, K Keew, K Kee w Eas East, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills. Whitehorse Gazette Edition: Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Box Hill South, Burwood, Burwood East, Forest Hill, Mitcham, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Nunawading, Surrey Hills, Vermont, V ermont South. Vermont • REGIONAL DIVISION Dindi Local (Murrindindi): Acheron, Alexandra, Buxton, Castella, Cathkin, Caveat, Cheviot, Dropmore, Eildon, Fawcett, Flowerdale, Ghin Ghin, G l e n b u r n , G o b u rr,, H a zzee l d e n ee,, Highlands, Homewood, Kanumbra, Kerrisdale, Killingworth, Kinglake, Kinglak al, Kinglak Kinglakee C Cee n t rral, Kinglakee W Wee sstt , Koriella, Limestone, Maintongoon, Marysville, Merton, Molesworth, Murrindindi, Narbethong, Pheasant Cr eek, Rubic on, Ruffy tr eek, Creek, Rubicon, Ruffy,, SStr traa th Cr Creek, Ta g g e r t yy,, TTee r i p TTee r i pp,, TThh o r n tto on, Toolangi, TTrrawool, W oods PPoint, oint, Y ar ck Woods Yar arck and Y ea. Yea. Lily dale and Y arr a V alle y Lilydale Yarr arra Valle alley Express Edition: Chirnside Park, Chum Creek, Coldstream, Dixons Creek, Don V alle ernsha w, Glady sdale Valle alleyy, FFernsha ernshaw Gladysdale sdale,, Gruyere, Healesville, Kilsyth, Launching Place, Lilydale, Millgrove, Mooroolbark, Mount Dandenong, Mount Evelyn, Powelltown, Seville, Seville East, Steels Cr eek, TTarr arr a, TToolangi, oolangi, Upper Creek, arraa w arr arra, F erntr ee Gully andin Eas t, W andin Wandin erntree Gully,, W Wandin East, North, W arburt on, W arburt on Eas t, Warburt arburton, Warburt arburton East, Wesburn, W oori Y allock, Y arr Woori Yallock, Yarr arraa Glen, Yarr ellingbo and Y ering. arraa Junction, Y Yellingbo Yering. Mitchell Shire Edition: Beveridge, Broadford, Bylands, Clonbinane, Dysart, Forbes, Glenaroua, Heathcote Junction, Hilldene, Kilmore, Kilmore East, Kobyboyn, Moranding, Northwood, eedy Cr eek, Se ymour P uck apun uckapun apunyyal, R Reedy Creek, Seymour ymour,, Sugarloaf Creek, Sunday Creek, Tallar ook, TTar ar allarook, arcc ombe ombe,, TTrra w ool, TTyy aak, Upper Plenty Plenty,, W Waa l l a n , W Waa n d o n g , Wa terf or d PPark, ark, Whit eheads Cr eek and erfor ord Whiteheads Creek Willowmavin.

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: (March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,4 Lotto Numbers: 7,13,23,34,41,22, Some big things coming into your life now and you could have a real rollicking good time to last you quite a while. Business matters are likely to improve. Take care of health matters, do not over exert yourself. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8,9,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,4,23,37,45,5, Not much co operation from partners at the moment. However much pleasure is indicated when accepting invitations. Travel too is indicated. Some could try a new venture in the arts or crafts areas. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 7,9,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,35,42,11, A rather frustrating period is indicated. An old friend may leave for overseas. Some could take up a type of higher education or a new interest of some sort. It could even be something romantic. CANCER: (June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 1,1,5,6, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,41,22, You could take up a new interest which would really appeal to you. Someone you meet will have a profound influence on your outlook on life. Partners will occupy most of your time. LEO: (July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1,6,7,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,5, Most will be feeling frustrated, trapped bored or depressed. However good news where finances are concerned. A windfall is indicated. Travel too is on the cards. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 8,4,5,6, Lotto Numbers: 8,3,45,5,12,22, A lot can be achieved with a bit of hard work. Someone could now enter your life and lift your spirits. Expansions of any sort are indicated. Some quite unusual experiences coming your way too. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8,9,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 7,8,23,31,22,26, Venus your ruling planet will be featuring very prominently now. You will be needing plenty of energy to match the pleasurable experiences obtainable. Some type of radical transformation or move to a totally different area. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,31,22,27, Try to take life less seriously and pursue some romantic activities. You will be surprised to find out how much enjoyment there can be. If moving to or buying a house, check everything carefully. Otherwise you could freeze or mildew away. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 6,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 6,8,21,31,24,45, A good period to start new ventures. A bust social life. Meeting new friends and possible participants. This is a good time to make you feel alive and well. Some could start a long term course of study. CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,41,22, Someone you meet will have a strong impact on you. For happy partners, an intensifying or physical attraction. Many will take a totally new direction in their lifestyle. For many a great advance up the ladder of success is indicated. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7,8,3,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,41,22, Quite a few changes taking place in your life. You may have to learn to stand on your own two feet. If you can keep your head and not panic, this could be of great benefit to you. Friends will come to your aid. PISCES: (February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7,3,4,5, Lotto Numbers: 1,5,23,38,39,40 You will become more aware of your psychic nature. Domestic problems will now resolve themselves. Either reconciliation or separation. Either way a pleasurable event. Good time for romance.

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SE drink-drive blitz ■ Monash Police have been busy intercepting four drink drivers in Clayton, Oakleigh, Oakleigh East and Mulgrave. Officers last week intercepted the driver of a Ford Falcon sedan on Princes Highway in Oakleigh . The 22-year-old Dandenong man returned a positive evidentiary breath test of 0.073. He was issued with a $496 penalty notice and his licence was immediately suspended for six months. Officers intercepted the driver of a Hyundai hatch on the Monash Freeway in Mulgrave. The 34-year-old man returned a positive evidentiary breath test of 0.112. His licence was immediately suspended for 12 months and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The Lyndhurst man is expected to be charged in summons at a later date. Officers intercepted the driver of a Holden Commodore wagon on the Princes Highway in Oakleigh East. The 40-year-old Truganina woman returned a positive evidentiary breath test of 0.122. Her vehicle was impounded for 30 days and her licence was immediate suspended for 12 months.

She is expected to be charged on summons at a later date. Officers attended a collision involving a Toyota Hiace van on PowerAvenue inAshwood. The 43-year-old Pakenham man returned a positive evidentiary breath test of 0.233. His licence was immediately suspended for 12 months and he is expected to be charged on summons at a later date. ● Former Richmond player Brett O’Hanlon has joined Chelsea in Division 2 of the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League ahead of the June 30 transfer deadline.

Boost at Carrum Downs ■ Carrum Downs Library is extending its Libraries After Dark program, thanks to additional funding from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation. The $32,000 boost will allow Frankston Council to continue running its Thursday night evening sessions until July next year. The Libraries After Dark initiative has been rolled out to 14 libraries across the state and was launched at Carrum Downs in February this year. The program keeps the doors open late, in an effort to combat social isolation and gambling related harm. Since February, more than 800 people have accessed Carrum Downs library during Libraries After Dark and Frankston City Councillor, David Asker, said this was a wonderful outcome.

Local Sport Southern Netball A1. Dingley 36 d Cheltenham 29. St Pauls McKinnon 51 d Caulfield Bears 41. Heatherton 48 d Mordialloc 29. A2. Heatherton 47 d Cheltenham 32. Murrumbeena 32 d Caulfield Bears 20. St Pauls McKinnon 43 d South Yrra 40. Dingley: Bye. A3. Dingley 42 d Murrumbeena 37. Mordialloc 26 d Frankston Dolphins 24. St Kilda City 37 d Keysborough 34. Port Melbourne Colts 56 d Cheltenham 42. Heatherton: Bye. A4. Bentleigh 40 d St Pauls McKinnon 37. Carrum Patterson Lakes 35 d Caulfield Bears 31. South Yrra 34 d St Kilda City 31.Springvale Districts 40 d Hampton 35. East Brighton Vampires 57 d Heatherton 39. B1. Bentleigh 38 d South Yrra 35. Clayton 36 d Dingley 21. Black Rock 30 d Aspendale Arrows 14. Skye 38 d Mordialloc 32. B2. Carrum Patterson Lakes 50 d Caulfield BNears 46. St Kilda City 28 d Hampton 26. South Yarra 27 d Murrumbeena 25. Mordialloc 40 d Port Melbourne Colts 21. Lyndhurst 47 d Springvale Districts 32. B3. SDNA Under 17: Bye. Bentleigh: VBye Parkdale Vultures 49 d Heatherton 33. Keysborough 50 d South Yarra 41. Springvale Districts 36 d St Kilda City 30. B4. Carrum Patterson Lakes 26 d Caulfield Bears 22. Bentleigh 36 d Skye 35. East Brighton Vultures 31 d Highett 29. Dingley 53 d St Kilda City 14. Parkdale Vultures 41 d Springvale Districts 31. C1. Mordialloc 42 d Springvale Districts Red 16. Oakleigh District 35 d Springvale Districts Blue 24. Frankston Dolphins 41 d Parkdale Vultures 32. Narre South Saints 26 d Hampton Park 23. Black Rock 51 d Keysborough 10. C2. Narre South Saints 41 s Springvale Districts Red 17. Dingley 40 d Port Melbourne Colts 22. Hallam 46 d Clayton 23. Dandenong 51 d Springvale Districts Blue 15. Bentleigh: Bye.

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● Lindsey Kennedy presents her Breast Cancer Awareness talk and her memoir The Little Things during Libraries After Dark at Carrum Downs Library.

Big Expo at Frankston ■ Major upcoming construction projects with a total value of more than $800 million, will be showcased during an expo at Frankston Arts Centre next month (June 10-11). Frankston City Council’s Invest Frankston team is hosting the South East B.I.G (Build, Innovate, Grow) Build expo to connect local suppliers and service providers to the projects. Developers will present their projects and businesses will also have an opportunity to improve their skills in tender responses through a tender training workshop. The expo is supported by City of Kingston, City of Monash, City of Greater Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula Shire Councils, which will have councillors and officers in attendance. Frankston City Mayor, Kris Bolam, commended councils and developers for coming together and employing a regional approach to helping businesses build, innovate and grow. "The pandemic was a challenging time for the construction sector and this is a terrific way to encourage locals to connect with, and tender for, major upcoming projects in the region,” said Cr Bolam.

● Cr Kris Bolam, Frankston Mayor

Premier League. A-Grade. Doveton v Pakenham. Olinda-Ferny Creek 55 d Beaconsfield 39. Cranbourne 72 d Wandin 22. Narre Warren 58 d Woori Yallock 47. Berwick 54 d Upwey-Tecoma 33. Premier League. B-Grade. Doveton v Pakenham. Olinda-Ferny Creek 47 d Beaconsfield 39. Cranbourne 46 d Wandin 15. Narre Warren 62 d Woori Yallock 32. Berwick 47 d Upwey-Tecoma 30. Premier League. C-Grade. Doveton v Pakenham. Olinda-Ferny Creek 24 d Beaconsfield 21. Cranbourne 53 d Wandin 25. Narre Warren 52 d Woori Yallock 14. Berwick 36 d Upwey-Tecoma 15. Premier League. D-Grade. Doveton v Pakenham. Beaconsfield 33 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 24. Cranbourne 32 d Wandin 6. Narre Warren 49 d Woori Yallock 4. UpweyTecoma 22 d Berwick 13. Division 1. A-Grade. Seville 61 d Healesville-Seville 27. Emerald 37 d Monbulk Hawks 26. ROC 92 d Belgrave 26. Mount Evelyn 64 d Berwick Springs 17. GembrookCockatoo: Bye. Division 1. B-Grade. Seville 62 d Healesville-Seville 13. Emerald 29 d Monbulk Hawks 26. ROC 59 d Brlgrave 26. Mount Evelyn 81 d Berwick Springs 13. Gembrook-Cockatoo: Bye. Division 1. C-Grade. Seville: Bye. Monbulk Hawks 15 d Emerald 12. ROC 52 d Belgrave 27. Mount Evelyn 37 d Berwick Springs 29. Gembrook-Cockatoo: Bye. Division 1. D-Grade. Emerald 16 d Monbulk Hawks 7. ROC 45 d Belgrave 8. Mount Evelyn 37 d Berwick Springs 21. Gembrook-Cockatoo: Bye. Seville 29 d Healesville 9. Division 2. A-Grade. Alexandra 42 d Yarra Junction 37. Broadford 40 d Powelltown 31. Warburton-Millgrove 53 d Yarra Glen 34. Yea d Kinglake. Division 2. B-Grade. Yarra Junction 56 d Alexandra 50. Powelltown 61 d Broadford 49. Yarra Glen 66 d Warburton-Millgrove 20. Yea 31 d Kinglake 23. Division 2. C-Grade. Alexandra 24 d Yarra Junction 20. Broadford 44 d Powelltown 29. Warburton-Millgrove 34 d Yarra Glen 20. Yea 37 d Kinglake 9. Division 2. D-Grade. Alexandra 19 d Yarra Junction 12. Powelltown 25 d Broadford 17. Yarra Glen 24 d Warburton-Millgrove 20. Thornton-Eildon 31 d Yea 17.

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Locals victorious at Charlton ■ Charlton HRC on course occupants Shane Sanderson and Greg Norman took the honours at the Charlton meeting on Monday May 17, each winning a race on the program. Shane Sanderson combined with young son Ryan to land the Wally Churchill Memorial Pace over 2100 metres with Minimum Wage, a 6Y0 gelded son of P Forty Seven and Eight Ball who's last success had been at Maitland less than a month earlier. Beginning best to lead from the pole, Minimum Wage was rated a treat at the head of affairs, just lasting to score by a head from Magic Mike (one/one at bell) after making several moves, with Ferocious Son third 23.7 metres away in third place from mid-field. The mile rate 1-58.9. ■ Greg Norman's classy Hes Watching-Mixed With A Twist 4Y0 mare Belladonna Girl first up since December with Kerryn Manning in the sulky, came out running from gate three to easily account for Dasha The Great which trailed by 2.7 metres in 1-57.1. Flying Jo was third 8.4 metres back after following the pair. Belladonna Girl is raced by Adelaide based AB & T Cormack Racing Pty Ltd. ■ Gordon trainer Tim McGuigan used the services of Greg Sugars to capture the Milakuk (Lightning) Pace over 1609 metres with honest 6Y0 Art Major-Blissful Night mare Rebeccas Art in 1-57.6. Settling mid-field in the moving line from the extreme draw, Rebeccas Art despite racing three wide solo in the final circuit proved too strong to prevail by a half head from Hard Rock Shannon (five wide home turn) from the tail, with a deathseating Ghanasuya a nose away third a nose in advance of the pacemaker Murano in a blanket finish. ■ Grampians District trainer Codi Rauchenberger was successful with Sam Bourbon-This Way filly Honey Bourbon in the Murrup (Spirit) Trotters Mobile over 2100 metres and in doing so, made it two wins in succession this time in. Driven by Terang's Jason Lee, Honey Bourbon was sent forward from outside the front line to lead and given every chance, scored easily by 6.3 metres over a game Glengarriff which raced outside her. Get Smart Max (gate four) after beginning best to lead then trailing the winner was third 1.8 metres back. The rate 2-05.1.

Snared quinella

■ Melton raced on Tuesday and Wildwood trainer Serge Lenardi would have been "over the moon" after snaring the quinella in the Nevele R Stud Pace over 2240 metres when Trembita defeated Bronski Royal with a half head separating the pair. Driven by Greg Sugars, Trembita starting from gate two on the second line enjoyed a soft trip trailing Bronski Royal (one/one) who eased three wide on the home turn. Making the final bend four wide, Trembita ran home best to blouse Bronski Royal which rallied inside him to just fail. Roughie Walmara after racing exposed dashed away on the home turn to go down narrowly 1.3 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.7. A 5Y0 daughter of Major Bronski and Twinkletoes, Trembita notched up her third success in 36 outings. ■ Romsey's Chris Svanosio in a wonderful training effort landed the 2240 metre Garrard's Horse & Hound Trotters Mobile with 5Y0 Muscle Hill-Cinders gelding Dontouch The Duco who was having his first outing since February 2020. Settling four back along the markers from gate two on the second line, Dontouch The Duco never went round a runner, flashing home from a long way back along the sprint lane on straightening to record a neck margin over Flaming Fives which kicked clear in the straight appearing to have the race in her keeping. Gatesys Gift which raced exposed from the bell was third 3.1 metres away. The mile rate 2-02.6. ■ Sutton Grange part-owner/trainer Leigh Graham's 7Y0 Danny Bouchea-All Hail The Byrd mare Star Macey also produced a big performance to take out the TAB Long May We Play Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2240 metres. Slow to begin from the extreme draw, Star Macey with Greg Sugars in the sulky gradually

Harness Racing

bigger odds were bet, but $26 on the fixed odds and between $25 and $30 on the other two totes suggesting maybe someone took a wrong number for a sizable wager or maybe a multiple all up bet.

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with Len Baker made ground to be four back along the markers mid-race before putting in a little skip at the bell not helping her chances. Wedged up between horses approaching the final bend, Star Macey gained a late split in the straight and sprouted wings to register a neck margin over Whirily Rolls along the sprint lane from four back the markers, with My Lindy Angels third 2.2 metres back after trailing the weakening leader and favourite Simulant. The mile rate 2-05.9. Leigh races the horse in partnership with pro punter Mitch Sidebottom. ■ The trotters featured prominently on the program and Daylesford's Anne-Maree Conroy was victorious in the 2240 metre Niota Bloodstock Trotters Mobile with honest 6Y0 Bacardi LindyYankee Poem mare Shield Maiden. Raced by mother Pat along with Peter Sims, Margaret Semmens and the estate of Keith Semmens, Shield Maiden led all of the way from gate three, giving plenty in the straight to score by 1.9 metres from Savvy Kyvalley which trailed using the sprint lane to no avail, with Bacardi Wood (one/one) third 3.3 metres away. The rate 2-02.8.

Double Day

■ Wednesday was double day with Hamilton racing in the afternoon and Swan Hill at night. At Hamilton, Mount Gambier trainer William Drury's 5Y0 Shadow Play-Magical Sue gelding Your Not With Me never placed in 15 outings, took his rivals to the cleaners when victorious in the Hamilton Laundry and Dry Cleaners Pace over 2160 metres. Driven by Burrumbeet reinsman Michael Stanley, Your Not With Me led from gate two, but was given no peace by Jackie Barker aboard The Suspect as the pair cleared right away from their rivals with neither giving an inch. Still in front on turning, Your Not With Me at tote odds of $66.90 defied all challengers to register a half neck margin from Missy Deyo (one/ two - three wide last lap), with Nevada Yankee third a half neck away off a three wide trail in the final circuit. The mile rate 2-00.3. ■ Horsham's Aaron Dunn notched up another winner when American Ideal-Hotazgabby colt Hot Deal scored in the 1660 metre Ace Radio 2Y0 Maiden Pace giving him a belated 50th birthday present. Bred, raced, trained and driven by Aaron, Hot Deal was given a sweet trip three back in the moving line from gate two on the second row and when eased three wide in the last lap, ran home strongly to blouse the long odds-on favourite Captn Me which led by 2.4 metres in a rate of 1-56.7. First starter Heza Son Of Agun (three back the markers) was third 6.2 metres back. ■ Birchip owner/trainer Gary Living destroyed most punters quaddie hopes after 5Y0 Art Major-Stylish Jasper mare Stylish Gem greeted the judge in the Cervus Equipment Pace over 2160 metres, returning a mile rate of 1-59. Given a cosy passage from the pole by Emma Hamblin following the favourite Revitalise next door, Stylish Gem using the sprint lane gained a last stride decision by a half head over Revitalise, with Sporty Azz (one/two - three wide last lap) third a head away. The interesting aspect of the race was that the winner paid only $9.20 for the win after much

■ Moyreisk (Avoca District) co-trainers Barry and Ashley Ainsworth who have enjoyed a most profitable season to date, provided a stable double at Swan Hill on Wednesday with smart 6Y0 Ready Cash-Heavens Above gelding Namoscar taking the Investing.com Cryptocurrency Trotters Handicap over 2240 metres and 6Y0 Jet Laag-Nareece Beware mare Asharah the Investing.com News And Analysis Pace over 1750 metres, with Ashley handling both horses to perfection. Namoscar coming from 20 metres was driven quietly five back the markers in the early stages as backmarker Wisp Of Smoke first up since last December was driven with a rush from 30 metres to challenge Kalarney Heidi for the lead and assume control. Trailing Hammers Pegasus ahead of him forward in the outside lane for the final circuit, Namoscar sprinted like a gazelle approaching the home turn to lead into the straight after both Hammers Pegasus and Kalarney Heidi galloped on the point on the turn, allowing Namoscar to career away and score by 14.7 metres from Bella Lucy (three back the markers) and Kalarney Heidi who was 28.2 metres away in third place after getting going again. The mile rate 2-03.3. ■ Ghostly grey Asharah was taken back to near last from gate four as Gotonebettor outside her went forward to lead. Gradually making ground in the final circuit, Asharah despite making the final bend four wide, ran home strongly to prevail by 1.7 metres in advance of the pacemaker in a rate of 1-56.3, with Lagom which trailed the winner third a half neck back after easing off the inside on the home turn. The Ainsworth's came to Victoria from WA a number of years back which has proved to be a good move. ■ Former club President Noel Watson enjoyed a terrific night owning two winners during the evening - Saint Win and Hayden Bromac. Saint Win a 4Y0 Art Major-Torridon mare trained at Sebastian by Kylie Linsell and driven by Ellen Tormey ran home off a three wide trail from mid-field to take the Investing.com Forex Battlers In The Bush Maiden Pace over 2240 metres by 3.2 metres from Goelitz (four back the markers - three wide last lap) in a mile rate of 1-59.6. ■ Jong Ang which led was third 9.7 metres away. Consistent 4Y0 Falcon Seelster-Lifes A Giggle gelding Hayden Bromac snared the 2240 metre Investing.com Markets Pace after a great drive by Glenn Douglas. Trained at Strathfieldsaye by Julie Douglas, Hayden Bromac starting inside the second line trailed the poleline leader Sirbenjaminbutton with Ian Raymond going forward from gate four to race exposed. Angling away from the inside approaching the home turn to be poised to pounce after Terrorleen had dashed clear on the home turn, Hayden Bromac when eased wide finished full of running to register a 1.2 metre margin over Cool Rocking Daddy from mid-field, with Terrorleen third 3.2 metres away. The mile rate 1-56.5. ■ The Alabar Vicbred Platinum Mares Sprint Championship (4th Heat) over 1750 metres saw Sunraysia trained 7Y0 Rocknroll Hanover-Gift Bromac mare Gilty Hanover successful in a slick rate of 1-55.2. Trained by Lachlan Prothero and driven by Neil McCallum, Gilty Hanover which has been airborne since re-locating to Mildura settled a long way back from gate two on the second line as Ajay Breezy Rose led from gate five. Going forward three wide solo in the final circuit, Gilty Hanover raced to the front on the home turn to win in a breeze by 6.7 metres from Coco Beach (one/one) and Sheer Modern which trailed the leader using the sprint lane for third a neck away.

Reunited with stable

■ Champion reinsman Chris Alford was re-

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Geelong, Thursday Echuca, Friday - Horsham/Mildura, Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday - Maryborough, Tuesday - Melton.

united with the Stewart/Tonkin stable at Ballarat on Thursday with happy results chalking up a double -Somebeachsomewhere-Treble Trebla colt Khafaji impressively taking the APG Vic Gold Bullion Heat for 2Y0 Colts & Geldings over 1710 metres while Somebeachsomewhere-Art De Triomphe filly Petillante was equally impressive when successful in the Filles Heat over the same distance. ■ Khafaji by all reports named after one of the many syndicate members doctor, ran home stylishly from mid-field to record a 8.5 metre margin in advance Bathurst visitor Mach Assassin which trailed the weakening leader Lochinvar Ruler. Hot favourite Lightning Dan was third 3.3 metres back after racing exposed and leading into the straight. The mile rate 1-56. Petillante led throughout from gate four, accounting for stablemate Irish Black Label (three wide last lap) from the tail by 1.1 metres, with Fiamma third 3.5 metres away third after trailing the winner. The rate 1-55.6. ■ Ross Creek part-owner/trainer Noel Hill's home bred 9Y0 Safari-Podium Princess gelding Chief Safari returned to the winners list when an all of the way victor of the 1710 metre Ballarat Plumbpro Pace. Driven by Jason Lee, Chief Safari began fast from outside the front line and never looked like being caught, greeting the judge 4.6 metres clear of Calculating Dancer which trailed returning a mile rate of 1-56.3. It was Chief Safari's 17th success in 131 outings. ■ West Melton trainer Drew Georgeaellis combined with Jodi Quinlan aboard 7Y0 Bettors Delight-Lizzie Maguire gelding Our Master George to land the Haymarket Pace over 1710 metres in a mile rate of 1-56.2. Racing in the open from gate five for most of the trip, Our Master George appeared to be struggling to get on terms with the leader Fuller Cee Ess on turning, but rallied to the straight to gain a nose decision in a tricky finish, with Reddy Major running home late for third 2.2 metres away.

Second round heats

■ Some of the best Three year old pacers around were at Kilmore last Friday to contest second round heats of the rich APG series for both Colts and Geldings and Fillies over 1690 metres. Champion Captaintreacherous-Beninjurd filly Tough Tilly easily took care of her rivals in the Fillies heat. Trained by Emma Stewart and driven by Kate Gath, Tough Tilly began very fast from outside the front line to lead throughout, scoring unextended by 14.5 metres from Soho Broadway which trailed, with Joanna third a neck away after racing in the open. The mile rate 1-54. The first of two Colts and Geldings heats saw Melton trainer John Nicholson's exciting Bettors Delight-Alta Calypso gelding Sebs Choice outstay his rivals after racing parked to defeat Act Now (one/two - three wide last lap) by a nose in a thrilling finish returning a mile rate of 1-54.9. Soho Bollinger which led was a neck away third. The second heat went to the Emma Stewart trained and Kate Gath driven Ideal Dan, a American Ideal-Jodila colt in 1-56.8. Enjoying a sweet passage from gate two trailing the pacemaker and poleline favourite Narutac Prince, Ideal Dan used the sprint lane to prevail by 1.1 metres from the roughie Bettor Isolate from the tail which flashed home in the straight. Narutac Prince held down third 2.7 metres back. The $350,000 Finals will be held at Melton this Saturday as well as the $50,000 Consola-

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Local Theatre Shows

■ The Mount Players: Too Many Crooks ( A radio play by Christiane Rochefort, Jean Nery, screenplay by Michael Pertwee) Until May 30 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: John Rowland. Adapted for radio by John Rowland. Bookings: www.themountplayers. com ■ Beaumaris Theatre: Anne and Gilbert the Musical Until May 30 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt: Musical Director: Harrison Ewart-Dart; Choreographer: Brontee French. Tickets: $35/$32. Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au ■ Rosebud Theatre Company: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) Until May 30 at the Rosebud Memorial Hall. Director: Isaac Schmidt. Cabaret seating (Tables of 8) Friday and Saturday nights. Traditional seating Sunday matinees. Bookings: http://astral.org.au/tickets/ ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): A Medley of Monologues Until May 29 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Brian Edmond. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: www.stagtheatre.org ■ Have You Seen It? Productions: 12 Angry Men (originally written by Reginald Rose) May 28 - June 26 at 8.00pm at Stageworx Theatre, 3/21 Stud Road, Bayswater (near Mountain Highway). Director: Trish Carr. Tickets: Full $27 Concession $24. (Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes including interval). Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BPTSV or 9729 8368. ■ MLOC Productions: Keeping Up Appearances (by Roy Clarke) June 3 - 12 at Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. Directors: Jane Court and Dean Mitrousis. Bookings: www.mloc.org.au ■ CPP Community Theatre: Mort (by Terry Pratchett, adapted by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs)) June 11 - 19 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Bookings: tickets@cppcommunitytheatre. com.au or 0450 804 856 (between 2pm and 5pm). ■ Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Victoria: The Gondoliers (by W.S. Gilbert and A. Sullivan) June 24 - 26 at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton. www.gsov.org.auqw ■ Adelphi Players Theatre Company: The Christian Brothers (by Ron Blair) June 24, 25, 26 at 8pm and June 26, 27 at 2pm at Booran Road Hall, 264 Booran Rd., Ormond (Near cnr. Booran and North Rds.). Director: Michael Mace. All tickets $10 each (cash only). Bookings: 9690 1593 or 9578 0952. Bookings essential. ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Peter Pan Jr. June 26 - July 10 at Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Carol Owen. Bookings: www.elthamlittle theatre.org.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Three Little Words (by Joanna Murray Smith) July 2 - 17 at Heidelberg Theatre, 63 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. www.htc.org.au ■ Peoples Playhouse: The Sound of Music July 2 - 10 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt St., Cranbourne. Tickets: thesoundofmusic@gmail.com ■ Encore Theatre: Vigil (by Morris Panych) July 9 - 24 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: David Collins. Tickets: $25/$23/$21 Group Bookings of 10+. Bookings: 1300 739 099 or www.encoretheatre.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Flashes

■ Holly Byrnes has finished at News Corp Australia, where she had been the National TV Editor for the publisher’s metro mastheads. ■ Entries have opened for the Melbourne Prize for Literature and Awards, A prize and awards pool valued at over $90,000 will offer significant opportunities to published Victorian authors, across all literary genres. ■ The Melbourne premiere of Frozen: The Musical will be staged at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday, June 12.

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Observations Mr Lyster’s Touring Opera Company

Published statewide weekly in the Melbourne Observer and all editions of The Local Paper. Phone: 1800 231 311. Email: editor@MelbourneObserver.com.au

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021

Keeping Up Appearances

● Keeping Up Appearances co-directors Jane Court and Dean Mitrousis. Photo: Candice Bennett ■ MLOC Productions returns to the stage with called Mr Milson. Roy Clarke's play Keeping Up Appearances, In this show, Emmet with the help of his sisbeing presented from June 3-12 in the Grand ter Liz is directing a 'Who Dunnit' for the local Hall at Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin. dramatic society and runs into conflict with the Co-directed by Jane Court and Dean local Arts society who have their annual art show Mitrousis, Keeping Up Appearances incorpo- in the same local hall. rates well-known characters from the original Performance Season: June 3 - 12 television series and includes the situations enVenue: Grand Hall, Kingston Arts Centre, joyed with Hyacinth social climbing at every 979-985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin. moment and steamrolling Emmet, Liz and evTickets: Full $25, Conc. $23, Groups 10 or eryone around her. more $20. Onslow remains a cynical slob, Daisy loves Bookings: www.kingstonarts.com.au her husband Onslow and rose has a new beau - Cheryl Threadgold

When The Rain Stops Falling ■ Theatre Works and Iron Lung Theatre present Andrew Bovell's multi award-winning play When the Rain Stops Falling at Theatre Works from July 10 - 31. Directed by Briony Dunn, When the Rain Stops Falling spans four generations over eight decades across two countries, between a prediction in London in 1959 and its outcome in Australia 80 years later. Set in Alice Springs, 2039. A fish falls from the sky. It’s been raining for days, the apocalypse moves ever closer and Gabriel York knows something is wrong. And so begins this epic sprawling drama, where fish fall from the sky, a daughter inherits a secret and where the rain never stops. Taking place between two worlds, When The Rain Stops Falling reaches from the claustrophobia of a small flat in rainy London in 1959 to the windswept coast of South Australia and beyond, following the journey of Gabriel Law as he retraces his father’s footsteps, desperately attempting to solve the mystery of his disappearance. “Andrew Bovell has an incredible way of making the everyday reach out and touch us in an extraordinary way. And this play does that,” explains Iron Lung’s Director Briony Dunn. Founded in 2018 by NIDA graduates Esther van Doornum and Briony Dunn, Iron Lung is a Melbourne-based independent theatre com-

● Helen Koehne and Adam Jon ■ In the 19th century, opera went to the people in far-flung regional areas, thanks to innovative entrepreneurs who set up their own companies and took to the road. That tradition is alive and well in 2021, thanks to GBD Productions' Mr Lyster's Touring Opera Company, which is taking its current production of Donizetti's comic opera Don Pasquale, to various Victorian regional locations, including Tarnagulla, Oxley, Avoca and Daylesford. As in the 19th century, the arrival of an opera company in town is a big event, and country opera lovers are flocking to hear the company perform in their own town, without the bother of a trip to a large regional centre or Melbourne. So it's no surprise that some of the dates are already booked out. But Melbourne opera lovers won't miss out - Don Pasquale is coming to Prahran's MC Showroom on Sunday June 13 at 2pm, for its only Melbourne performance. This light and frothy opera centres around Ernesto wanting to marry his beloved Norina, but his uncle Don Pasquale wants him to marry a mire noble wife so Don P doesn't have to look after his nephew any more. So the Don gets together with the conniving Dr Malatesta to trick the young lovers, and the story follows the usual twists and turns of romance, but does have a happy ending. Don Pasquale is full of beautiful music, played on the piano by Pamela Christie, following the tradition of the 19th century touring operas. Rising young star Adam Jon is playing Dr Malatesta, and in a strange twist of fate, Adam was studying on an opera scholarship in Italy, and was about to take to the stage of the Pavarotti theatre as Dr Malatesta, when two weeks before show time, everything was shut down and he had to return to Australia. Needless to say, Adam is delighted to have the chance to strut his stuff as Dr Malatesta in his hometown and state. Joining Adam on stage are Helen Koehne, Hew Wagner, Jamie Moffat, Trevor Mills, Jessica Joan Graham, Adelaide Soccio Greenaway, Josh Morton-Galea and Thomas Saar. Head to trybooking.com to book for all the performances - for more information go to gbdproductions.com.au - Julie Houghton

Auditions

● Francis Greenslade Photo: Josh Wayn pany producing classic and contemporary textbased work. Performed by Heather Bolton, Lucie Chaix, Esther van Doornum, Francis Greenslade, Darcy Kent, Margaret Mills and Alex Pinder Performance Season: July 10 -31. Previews: July 10 and 12 at 7pm; Opening Night: July 14 at 7pm. Wed to Sat: 7pm, Sun 5pm, Wed Matinees 1:30 or 11:30, Sat Matinees: 1pm Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $30 Preview, $25 Student (plus booking fee) Bookings: 9534 3388 or online at www.theatreworks.org.au/program/when-therain-stops-falling Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St Kilda www.ironlungtheatre.com - Cheryl Threadgold

■ Phoenix Theatre Company: We Will Rock You (by Queen and Ben Elton) Auditions are now open for September production. Director: Renée Maloney; Vocal Direction: Kristyn Adamopoulos; Band Directed by Peter Verhagen. Audition information: www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): The Merchant of Venice May 24, 25 at 7.30pm at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore. Director: Roderick Chappel. Audition bookings: 9718 0486 or roderickchappel@ozemail.com.au ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: Forget Me Not (by Tom Holloway) May 25 at 7pm, May 30 at 5.00pm at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., West Geelong. Director: John Bishop. Audition bookings: 0490 434 135. ■ Peridot Theatre: Hypnosis (by David Tristram) June 6 at 1.00pm, June 7 at 7.00pm at Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Pip Le Blond. Audition bookings: pipleblond@gmail.com or 0400 350 792.

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What’s On Yarra Valley Writers Festival

■ The second Yarra Valley Writers Festival will be held between July 16 -18 in various locations in Warburton. This word-filled event features contemporary Australian writers and thinkers discussing the theme of resilience. With topics covering sex, history, motherhood, environment, crime loneliness, music, vulnerability and family, Warburton will become the home of conversations and ideas with Don Watson, Helen Garner, Jock Serong, Tony Birch, Kate Mildenhall, Nardi Simpson, Stuart Coupe, Rick Morton, Jessie Tu, Victoria Hannan, Garry Disher, Monica Dux and more featuring across the program. Yarra Valley Writers Festival Director Brook Powell said the winter weekend of words is for readers, thinkers and wine lovers who are seeking inspiration and creativity as well as wanting to be challenged through thought-provoking conversation. “This year’s program will champion resilience. Conversation by conversation we will dissect what society thinks it is, what we believe it to be and how it shows up in both daily life and global acts. “The program explores how true resilience can often sit in the small repeated acts of survival, as well as the enormously impressive ‘against-all-odds’ stories. “The authors will discuss cultural, personal, financial, creative, environmental and community resilience and together we will leave feeling inspired, humbled, joyful – and maybe even ever-so-slightly changed,” said Ms Powell. The Yarra Valley Writers Festival will feature talks, lunches, workshops and special events. Bookings essential prior to arrival. Tickets to the Yarra Valley Writers Festival are available at yarravalleywriters festival.com - Cheryl Threadgold

En Pointe

■ I confess I don’t know my jetés from my pliés, nor my pirouettes from my fouettés, but I have transformed into a ‘balletomane’ after seeing En Pointe. Morning Melodies began in 1985 and this 451st concert was the first for 2021. There could be no finer way to celebrate the Arts, than to experience the supreme talent of the Australian Ballet students at Hamer Hall. Paquita grand pas classique is an excerpt from the 19th century ballet Paquita, with music by Ludwig Minkus, and staged by Joanne Michel and Andrew Murphy after Marius Petipa. Set in Spain, a red-lit background framed the dancers, perfectly complementing their gorgeous costumes and exuberant dancing. A grand pas classique is a ‘dance with variations to demonstrate ballet technique’, including ensembles, duets and solos. The dancers displayed stunning athleticism and finesse and the music swelled stirringly as everyone participated in the spirited finale. Next was Little Chaos. Bare-topped men in grey tights slithered onto the stage, the grey background a sombre accessory as dancers leapt and writhed to an insistent score by Ólafur Arnalds and Ezio Bosso. Heavy on strings, the music and movement gradually slowed, as the dancers alternately slid and flopped to the floor, the frenzied pace reaching stillness. Choreographer Simon Dow developed this piece during COVID, as students faced six months of remote learning - especially trying for dancers unable to graduate in 2020. Waltz of the Hours from Coppélia by Arthur Saint-Léon, was staged by Sabrina Lezzi with music by Léo Delibes. The dancers wore elegant black dresses and the dancing was assured, occasionally employing jerky, doll-like steps, as befits Coppélia. The final piece was White Nights, choreographed by Stephen Baynes with music by Alexander Borodin. Courtship rituals were enacted with vigour then languid grace, as the dance ended quietly and gently. The concert was a terrific showcase for the next generation of ballet stars for the Australian Ballet. The future looks extremely rosy. - Review by Juliet Charles

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12 Angry Men

● From left: (Holding Knife) Tony Clayton (Juror 3), Liam Mitchinson (Juror 12), Tibor Deheny (Juror 11), John Robert Sperring (Foreman- Juror 1), Paris Romanis (Juror 2), Adrian Rice (Juror 9), Isaac Reid (Juror 7 – at far rear), Bruce Hardie ( Juror 10 – finger pointing), Josh Hayes ( Juror 5 ), Paul Wanis ( Juror 4 ), Garry Bertrand (Juror 6) and Michael Fenemore (Juror 8). Photo: Bernie Phelan ■ Have You Seen It Productions and Avid The- ront their own moral code and personal motivaatre present the drama 12 Angry Men from May tions whilst deciding on the fate of the boy. Performance Season: May 28 - June 26 at 28-June 26 at Stageworx Theatre in Bayswater. Directed by Trish Carr, 12 Angry Men is a 8pm Venue: Stageworx Theatre, 3/21 Stud Road, gripping examination of twelve jurors as they deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a 16- Bayswater (near Mountain Highway) Tickets: $27 Full, $24 Concession year-old defendant on the basis of reasonable Duration: 2hrs. 10 mins. including interval doubt, in a seemingly open-and-shut case. Booking: : https://www.trybooking.com/ Led by one man’s courage to stand up for his beliefs and search for the truth, the other jurors, BPTSV or 9729 8368 - Cheryl Threadgold intent on playing the hangman, are forced to con-

Storytelling at Glen Eira ■ The Glen Eira Storytelling Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and opens Saturday June 19, running until Sunday July 4. The Festival will continue to embrace storytelling in all its forms for all ages and interests: through exhibitions, concerts, cabaret, theatre, comedy performances, Your Stories popups, film, discussion panels, talks, open mic sessions, art installations and more. Because of capacity limits, many events will also be live-streamed for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home. Personal stories inspire. As a household name, storyteller, lawyer and broadcaster Jon Faine ‘talks back’ about his life, peers, achievements and challenges. Mike Rolls has lived through one of the world’s deadliest diseases and multiple amputations. He draws upon his resilience to embrace ‘uncertainty’ and share the benefits of a positively inspiring ‘What’s Next?’ mindset. Two local and prolific Creative Couples: Mitch Vane and Danny Katz (Little Lunch series, also on ABC TV) ,and Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish (internationally award-winning web series The Drop Off recently acquired by Channel 9) present on living, working creatively together and apart in venues of personal significance: Glen Eira Town Hall and Rippon Lea Estate. Local Glen Eira sites will be activated with pop-up projections from the Your Stories project collected from the people in the community during the pandemic. Event duration: June 19 - July 4 Full details of program and locations: www.storytellingfestival.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Observations The Image is Not Nothing

■ How does the world remember its collective trauma? The exhibition, The Image is not Nothing (Concrete Archives), presented across two venues, Living Museum of the West, Pipemakers Park, Maribyrnong and Margaret Lawrence Gallery, University of Melbourne Southbank, looks at acts of genocide, terror and collective memory. The curators, Lisa Radford and Yhonnie Scarce, have put together artworks from 20 emerging and established international and Australian artists representing moving legacies of moments in our cultural history that we’d rather forget but must remember. Andree Korpys and Markus Löffler’s video installation Reflecting Absence reveals echoes of triumphalist New York monuments, the Stock Exchange, the statue of George Washington on Wall Street, Trump Tower and Times Square in all its electrified brashness is juxtaposed with grainy images of tourists congregating at the twin reflective pools of the 9/11 memorial. Like Super-8 holiday movies, the footage captures the nostalgic atmosphere of the past, disturbing our sense of the meaning of memorialisation. Judy Watson’s video installation, The Witness Tree, asks what are indigenous memorials? The tragedies accompanying colonisation still unobserved and unrecognised. Nina Sanadze’s epic Apotheosis, a collection of disfigured, vandalised, defaced, mutilated wisps of Soviet monumental sculpture left lying on the ground, embodies a past regime long dead. In light of the recent destruction rendered on Palmyra and the Bamiyan Buddhas, Sanadze taps into a sense of mourning for cultural heritage lost. Phil Collins’s deeply moving video installation, zasto ne govorim srpski (na srpskom), is visceral in its depiction of the deadly conflict that followed the break-up of the former Yugoslavia. Witness testimony reveals the erasure of language, and with it, genocide and crimes against humanity. There are many more evocative works in this exhibition. All leave a trace on our conscience. Exhibition dates and times: Until June 26. Margaret Lawrence Gallery, 40 Dodds Street, Southbank. Tuesday - Saturday 125pm. Melbourne’s Living Museum of the West, Pipemakers Park, Van Ness Avenue, Maribyrnong. Thursday – Friday 11am – 4pm; Saturday 1-4pm Further Information: https://fineartsmusic.unimelb.edu.au/events/mlg/spectra - Review by Kathryn Keeble

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● Jude Perl will perform in the Glen Eira Storytelling Festival

■ The Underground Cinema was held last weekend at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. There was storytelling surrounded by more than 20 actors, utilising the various spaces across the Centre. ■ Friends: The Musical Parody will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre on Sunday, June 20.

Dustyesky’s seasons of Melbournova ■ Australia’s fake Russian choir Dustyesky was due to play in Melbourne as part of the 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, but after postponement, will now be appearing at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne on Thursday July 1 and Sunday July 4, with further shows at the Brunswick Ballroom scheduled for Friday July 2 and Saturday July 3. All original ticket buyers have been contacted directly by the ticketing agent regarding the new shows. Dustyesky says of the Melbourne shows: “Bring on the famous four seasons of Melbournova in one day. Dustyesky comes to huddle around the fires and bar heaters of your socialist tractor and dry-cleaning collectives. Davai.” As featured on ABC TV's Australian

Story, when 28 blokes from the Northern Rivers coastal community of Mullumbimby came together to share beers and sing Russian songs, Dustyesky was born. None of them are Russian, have a connection to Russia or even speak the language, yet they have gained global notoriety, and stardom in the motherland, for their spirited renditions of Red Army and traditional Russian folk songs. Performing in four-part harmonies with gusto and élan, Dustyesky has entertained crowds at Woodford Folk Festival, Mullum Music Festival, Falls Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival, and most recently WOMADelaide – becoming instant festival icons with their powerful voices, potent masculinity, and rustic charm.

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■ The intro to the singing sensation, the diva that is Meow Meow, set the scene: “From the backrooms of Berlin, the tar pits of Johannesburg, the opium dens of Shanghai, the vagaries of Vegas, the speakeasys of New York City”. What followed was hilarious and dazzling. Costume changes—feathers, sequins, a ridiculously long train—and sight gags abound. Between the jokes, Meow Meow delivered glittering renditions of classics such as Jacques Brel’s Ne Me Quitte Pas, French chanteuse Barbara’s Parce Que Je T'Aime and Piazzolla’s Rinasceró. Unsuspecting but game audience members are cajoled onto the stage and instructed to stroke from knee to ankle: “Fully consenting ladies and gentlemen.” Meow Meow then thrills with Spoliansky’s delectable Ich bin ein Vamp commanding the luckless but gallant audience members to ‘get me into a swastika by the end of the song’. “Usually Melbourne, people throw flowers at this point.” She sulks offstage, muttering “Do I have to do everything myself?’ returning with bunches of flowers, distributing them to the hapless audience members in the front row. “Timing is everything” she deadpans. All at once, she stops the orchestra and calls for the trapeze: “What! No trapeze?” Instead, she launches herself at the audience, and crowd surfs through the next number. Through all the laughter, we witness her amazing artistry accompanied by the wonderful MSO conducted by Ben Northey. Act Two sees a fabulous delivery of Brecht and Weil’s Surabaya Johnny. While Brecht and Weil may be the sound of Weimar Germany, Meow Meow—self-confessed ‘post-postmodernist’—yanks us into the 21stcentury with renditions of Patty Griffin’s Be Careful, Amanda Palmer’s Missed Me, and Radiohead’s Fake Plastic Trees. And, from the sublime to the ridiculous, Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini in French, Mandarin and an outlandish avant-garde. Presented at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne. - Review by Kathryn Keeble Printed under contract by Streamline Press Pty Ltd, 155 Johnston St, Fitzroy, for the publisher, Local Media Pty Ltd. ABN 67 096 680 063, of the registered office, 30 Glen Gully Rd, Eltham, Vic 3095. Responsibility for election and referendum comment is accepted by Ash Long. Copyright © 2021, Local Media Pty Ltd. ACN 096 680 063.

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Beneath the Blue and White we stand

■ Hi everyone, remotely from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood comes this week's news

Out and About

First win in 287 days

■ North Melbourne sealed its first win in 287 days, its first for season 2021 and its first under coach David Noble, leading to heart-warming post-game scenes in Hobart. The Kangaroos trailed by a point against Hawthorn at threequarter time, but kicked four final term goals to get over the line by seven points. It was the first of the 2021 season for this young team. A long way to go yet and I believe this group with a new coach has the opportunity to grow and be successful. This proud club which was founded 152 years ago never gives up. Four Premiership cups on the trophy stand: 1975, 1977, 1996 and 1999. We all partied like it was 1999 back then. I think I still have an injury from that time. We are in good hands in the top office with former player Ben Buckley as our Chairman; great facilities at Arden St, and I feel that the planets are aligning for 2022.

Chinese numbers down

● Pictured are former North Melbourne champions Mick Martin and Anthony Stevens with Alan Johnson, Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood and former Director of North Melbourne F.C.

Back with the parents ■ For millions of young Americans, the pandemic has been a time machine back to the early eighties. By July 2020, 52 per cent of 18 to 29 years or 26.6 million adults, were now residing with a parent, according to a new Pew Research Centre analysis, the highest number since the Great Depression. In New York, some 300,000 left the city. Many of those people found themselves living in time capsules: lovingly preserved childhood bedrooms, plastered in posters and magazine cut-outs of boy bands and James Cameron blockbusters, and tricked out with décor from the Myspace era. Many are still there. Jess Cohen, 39, was one of them. She left her Manhattan apartment during the pandemic to move back in with her family in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Her modest bedroom hadn't changed since high school, two decades ago. A Titanic poster, a Barbie-sized Kate Winslet doll, the sign-in board from her Sweet Sixteen, stuffed animals and glass knickknacks from a school formal where just as she had left them. The girlish pink walls were the cherry on top of what feels like a ‘Blossom’ meets ‘Clarissa Explains It All’ retrospective.

Europe starts to re-open ■ The European Council has now agreed to recommend that member countries once again allow vacation travel, although it is not clear when those restrictions might be eased as individual countries will need to formalize the change. But Scott Keyes, founder of Scott's Cheap Flights, says this bodes well for the usually busy summer travel season. "The good news is for folks who have been able to get their shots, who are fully vaccinated, it seems like Europe travel will be open for you this summer and you can expect to be able to take those trips that so many of us have been putting off for the past year." It is a big reversal from last summer when many countries prohibited Americans from entering because of climbing cases. Now, with vaccinations as high as 76 per cent in parts of the Bay Area, the "Bienvenue, entrez vous" mat is out. Keyes says this is also welcome news to the travel industry. "There has been a lot of uncertainty about whether or not this summer travel season which is so important for folks who work in travel, especially in southern Europe was going to happen this year," he said. "If we missed another summer travel season like we did this past year, that could have been an existential crisis for a lot of folks working in travel, a lot of people who rely on tourists to put food on the table. “So I think this announcement from the EU that the summer travel season will likely not only happen but include vaccinated Americans I think is giving folks a lot of excitement and confidence for these upcoming months." The EU is expected to start using a Digital Green Certificate for its own residents to store their vaccination information, but it is not clear if that system will also be put in place for travellers. And with some European countries lagging behind in vaccinations, it is not known just what the conditions will be for travellers this summer.

■ China will soon confirm that its population has dropped for the first time since it started recording the figure in 1949, the Financial Times reports. The new Chinese census was completed last year and its release was expected this month but has been mysteriously delayed. The headline figure will reportedly show that the nation's population has declined below the 1.4 billion mark recorded two years ago, even though Beijing has relaxed most of its notoriously strict family-planning policies. Huang Wenzheng, a fellow at Beijing think tank, the Centre for China and Globalization, said the census release will be "handled very carefully" because it could have "a huge impact on how the Chinese people see their country and how various government departments work." He added: "The pace and scale of China's demographic crisis are faster and bigger than we imagined. That could have a disastrous impact on the country."

Flood gates open

GavinWood

From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd

■ California is to begin increasing early release credits for about 76,000 inmates, including tens of thousands who were convicted of violent crimes, as the state continues to reduce its prison population. The Associated Press reported that of the 76,000 who will be eligible for early release, some 63,000 were convicted of violent crimes. They will now be eligible to obtain good behaviour credits that will "shorten their sentences by one-third instead of the one-fifth that had been in place since 2017." That number includes 20,000 inmates who were sentenced to life sentences with the possibility of parole. "More than 10,000 inmates convicted of a second serious but nonviolent offense under the state's 'three strikes' law will be eligible for release after serving half their sentences. “That's an increase from the current time-served credit of one-third of their sentence." In addition, nearly 2900 nonviolent inmates who were imprisoned as part of the "three strikes" law will be eligible for early release after serving half of their sentence. Further, "all minimum security inmates in work camps, including those in firefighting camps, will be eligible for the same month of earlier release for every month they spend in the camp, regardless of the severity of their crime."

Longest Walk ■ The longest walk around the world was completed by a former neon-sign salesman, Jean Beliveau. He walked 46,600 miles around 64 countries. The trip took him 11 years. Would you waste 11 years of your life?

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■ Do you find yourself reaching for the calculator, even for the really simple math problems? There's a lot of concern these days that technology, like artificial intelligence, is too smart for its own good. Despite fear over how intrusive these algorithms are becoming, a new study finds people are actually more willing to trust a computer than their fellow man. Researchers at the University of Georgia say this is especially true when people find tasks too challenging to handle alone. However, it's not just the "heavy lifting" humans are running to computers for help with. From choosing the next song in the playlist to finding better fitting pants, algorithms are making more and more of the daily decisions in people's lives whether they realize it or not. " Algorithms are able to do a huge number of tasks, and the number of tasks that they are able to do is expanding practically every day," says Eric Bogert, a Ph.D. student in the Terry College of Business Department of Management Information Systems, in a university release. "It seems like there's a bias towards leaning more heavily on algorithms as a task gets harder and that effect is stronger than the bias towards relying on advice from other people."

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Magazine ■ I clearly remember interviewing June Bronhill in 1992. It was a bit like talking to Queen Elizabeth but there was a twinkle in her eye and I soon relaxed in her presence. The radio interview was to promote a show that June was doing at that time titled, Legends. I was at the opening night and when June sang Vilia from The Merry Widow, the hairs stood up on the back of my neck. It was marvellous and I will never forget it. June Mary Gough was born in Broken Hill, New South Wales in 1929 and began singing at the age of four. When June was 20 she came third in The Sun Aria Vocal and won the competition the following year. She never forgot that it was the people of Broken Hill who raised the money to send her to England in 1952 to further her operatic studies. Whilst in England she adopted the stage name of June Bronhill which was an abbreviation of her beloved home town. June trained with the Sadler's Wells Company and became one of their leading coloratura sopranos. She appeared in leading roles in their productions of Die Fledermaus, The Gypsy Baron, Don Pasquale, The Telephone, Martha and Hänsel und Gretel. Her performance in The Merry Widow in 1958 saved the company from financial ruin. In 1960 June Bronhill triumphantly returned to Broken Hill and the crowds flocked to the air-

Whatever Happened To ... June Bronhill By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM port to greet her. It was bigger than the Queen's visit in 1954. In 1962 June Bronhill starred as Maria Von Trapp in the first Australian production of The Sound Of Music for J. C. Williamson's. In 1962 June played Elizabeth Barrett Browning in the West End musical Robert and Elizabeth opposite another Australian, Keith Michell. I still remember her performance in 1966 when she performed the role at The Princess Theatre in Melbourne, this time working with Dennis Quilley and Frank Thring. During her fabulous career June starred in Gilbert & Sullivan productions such as HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe and Pirates of Penzance.

● June Bronhill She also starred in the musical comedies, The Maid Of The Mountains, Call Me Madam, A Little Night Music, Nunsense, My Fair Lady and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. In her later years June acted in several straight plays Arsenic And Old Lace and Straight And Narrow.

In 1977 she received the OBE for her services to the performing arts. June was married twice and had a daughter, Carolyn. In 1980 she was cast as Mrs Slocombe in the Australian television version of Are You Being Served and played opposite one of the original cast members, John Inman. June worked in many concerts and shows with her dear friend, Dennis Olsen. During her career she recorded more than 30 albums. Sadly June lost her hearing at the age of 65 and this impacted on her quality of life in her final years. J June Bronhill passed away in a Sydney nursing home in January 2005. Her funeral was held in Broken Hill. Two days later, on Australia Day, there was a two minute silence held in her home town as a mark of respect for their beloved citizen. June conquered the world and performed in operas, musical comedies and plays. June Bronhill truly earned the title of ‘Australian Legend’. Kevin Trask Kevin can be heard on 3AW The Time Tunnel - Remember When Sundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM That's Entertainment - Sundays at 12 Noon. www.innerfm.org.au

Pandora’s Box by Wendy Sharpe ■ Wendy Sharpe holds a longawaited Melbourne exhibition of both early and more recent paintings that, as the artist puts it, "depict the coexistence of the real and the imagined". The show features an installation of more than 50 new framed pieces involving tactile elements like handles and doors. These are painted with works from throughout Sharpe's career, reintroducing this historically significant practice to a new audience. Exhibition closes June 5. Nicholas Thompson Gallery 155 Langridge St., Collingwood

Monash Gallery of Art 2021 William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize call Over the last 15 years, the William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize has emerged as an important annual survey of contemporary photographic practice in Australia and one of the most prestigious prizes on the country. Entries are now open, and MGA invites artists to submit photographic work created over last year - a year we will never forget with the shortlisted works exhibited in the gallery in September. The winning work will be awarded $30,000 and will be acquired into MGA's nationally significant collection of Australian photographs. The Smith and Singer People's Choice Award will be voted by the public with the recipient receiving $5000. The MGA recognises the importance of supporting practicing artists, and the positive impact the prize money for both the winner and the Smith and Singer People's Choice Award will have on the recipients. Entries close Wednesday June 30. Finalists announced Thursday July 29. Exhibition dates September 9 November 7. Please contact Bowness@ monash.vic.gov.au for further information, images and interview opportunities. Monash Gallery of Art 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill

The Arts

Beside her wonderful voice her acting particularly in the sleepwalking scene was excellent. Banquo was given a strong and enjoyable performance by Adrian Tamburini. His acting was enhanced by a wonderful bass showing how a good voice can lift a show. A large chorus as determined by Verdi which gave voice to many and echoed across Her Majesty's Theatre. Another great production from Melbourne Opera giving Melburnians and visitors a chance to see operas not often seen in Melbourne.

OK. With John O’Keefe Extravagance of Youth

MRPG with Peter Kemp

Macbeth with Melb. Opera

■ Tuesday May 18 saw the Melbourne Opera present Macbeth by Verdi at Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne. A great evening of opera to welcome Melbourne Opera's fans back to the theatre after COVID-19. Director Bruce Beresford has said in his notes that this production is predominately the 1847 version but with Macbeth's last aria which has been restored. The production made good use of a rear and front screen for extra effects. A large cast as Verdi increased the number of witches from the original three to 30 and he introduced a large group of jaunty assassins for the murder of Banquo. This made for a very busy stage which on occasion did seem to be a little cramped. Macbeth was portrayed by Simon Meadows who caught the character to perfection giving a good performance and his arias were superb. He had a great rapport with Helena Dix as Lady Macbeth. Dix as Lady Macbeth was greatly appreciated by the opening night audience for her wonderful voice in her arias and duets. She also caught the essence of such a scheming woman with her own destiny in mind.

Surreal Landscapes - curated by Danny Lacy and Rosie Weiss Surreal Landscapes is a group exhibition that explores the way artists position subtle and strange, absurd and dreamlike interventions within the landscape, abstracting and shifting our reading of the landscape. These interventions often exist around an historical or personal narrative and embed political and social commentary within these representations. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve Dunns Rd, Mornington - Peter Kemp

Art Trams

■ Melbourne’s Art Trams are making their triumphant return for Rising, Victoria’s newest major cultural event, and for the first time are designed entirely by Victorian First Peoples artists. Curated by Rising Artistic Associate Kimberley Moulton (Yorta Yorta) and rolling out over the next two weeks, the six First Peoples Art Trams reflect a sense of place that is core to Rising. The six selected artists whose work will be featured are: ■ Deanne Gilson ■ Thomas Marks ■ Aunty Rochelle Patten ■ Jarra Karalinar Steel ■ Ray Thomas ■ Aunty Zeta Thomson - Contributed

● Justin Bieber ■ Three years ago, Justin Bieber felt like he was overdue to buy a new car. Rather than visiting a dealer showroom he texted the auto yard to have them build a special one-off concept car - nothing less than a futuristic Rolls-Royce . The Biebs has just taken delivery of the Roller and was seen shopping in LA last week with his child bride sitting alongside, en route to a dinner date. Heaven knows what the RR cost as the prototype looks like a two-tone spaceship as it floats above the road.

Twiggy celebrates

■ English model-actress Twiggy won two Golden Globe awards for her part in the Boy Friend film. That was 50 years ago. Time passes quickly. Photos of Twiggy will once again grace the pages of our dailies when the 2021 Melbourne Cup rolls around.

Iggy Pop warning

■ We have only seen a fleeting preview of the latest film featuring rock icon Iggy Pop. It looks mighty scary, yet the name of the film The Dawn could pass for a pantomime.

SBS Presents

■ The next season of 'Who do you think you are ?'' starts on SBS , June 8 at 7.30 pm. The rollcall of celebs is impressive and should be interesting, they include Celia Pacquola, Malcolm Turnbull, Denise Drysdale, Jeff from the Wiggles, Uncle Jack Charles, Grant Denyer and Natalie Bassingthwaite.

Stonnington tender for Carols

■ A tender has been advertised by the City of Stonnington for an experienced individual, or people, to take on control of musical direction for Christmas Carols in the Park, season 2021. More info on the Stonnington tenders page - John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not FILM: LOVE AND MONSTERS (Streaming on NETFLIX): G e n r e : Action/Comedy/Sci-Fi/Adventure. Cast: Dylan O'Brien, Jessica Henwick, Tandi Wright, Michael Rooker, Bruce Spence. Year: 2020. Rating: P G . Length: 109 Minutes. Stars: * * * ½ Review: A post-apocalyptic action-comedy of a young love-struck survivor of a "monsterpocalypse" who leaves his underground bunker after seven years of shelter and braves the creature-inhabited Earth in order to find his high school sweetheart. Delightfully entertaining creature-feature adventure romp has everything fans of the genre could wish for, giant man-eating bugs, an immensely likeable lead on a cross country trek through monster infested terrain, quirky characters and the search for romance, the creature-feature equivalent reminiscent in plot of 2009's "Zombieland" (without the zombies) that delivers a refreshing blast on an age old formula that is sure to even entertain the more jaded of the genre. "Maze Runner" star Dylan O'Brien is a standout as the love-struck boy on a death defying a mission, superbly displaying all the fear, loneliness, gusto and comic energy that ranks alongside the likes of "Indiana Jones," and is aided by a superb supporting cast that includes Jessica Henwick as the girlfriend he goes in search for, screen veteran character actor Michael Rooker (Mississippi Burning, JFK, Guardians of the Galaxy) as a survival expert our young hero meets along the way, along with a loveable pooch named "Boy." Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, this is a brisk, fun, lean, mean, thrilling, fresh, funny and ultimately an emotionally fulfilling post-apocalyptic dystopian survival romp, a well made journey inspired by many of the genre before it, but unlike too many of those that have also been inspired by the genre before them, "Love and Monsters" stands heads, tails and creatures above them, deservedly joining a long list classic creature-features that have thrilled and entertained audiences for generations. FILM: THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW (Streaming on NETFLIX): G e n r e : Crime/Drama/Mystery. Cast: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore, Wyatt Russell, Anthony Mackie. Year: 2021. Rating: M . Length: 100 Minutes. Stars: * * ½ Review: A whodunnit crime-drama-mystery of an agoraphobic woman living alone in New York City who witnesses a disturbing act of violence while spying on her neighbours Based on the best selling thriller novel by A.J. Finn, and from a screenplay by celebrated Pulitzer Prize winning playwright (August: Osage County, Bug and Killer Joe) and actor (Lady Bird, The Post) Tracy Letts, this is ultimately nothing more than a inferior rehash of the timeless Alfred Hitchcock 1954 classic "Rear Window," but nonetheless, especially for younger generations who are yet to experience the world of the cinematic master of suspense, there's enough here to hold interest throughout as the all too familiar plot twists unfold. Competently directed by Joe Wright, whose previous credits include the Oscar nominated "Pride and Prejudice" (2005) and the Oscar winning "Atonement" (2007) and "Darkest Hour" (2017), has here put together a stellar cast beginning with six time Oscar nominee Amy Adams in a surprisingly shallow performance as the overly stressed, pill popping agoraphobic psychologist who witnesses the crime from her window, Oscar winner Gary Oldman as the suspected abusive husband, along with Oscar winner Julienne Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Wyatt Russell as the tenant, and Tracy Letts as the psychiatrist to our troubled protagonist. Heavily inspired by the film-noir genre of the '40s and '50s, most notably such classics as Otto Preminger's "Laura" (1944), "Dark Passage" (1947) and the Hitchcock classics "Spellbound" (1945) and, not surprisingly, "Rear Window" (1954) itself, there's a lot on offer with an abundance of possibilities, but sadly falls short on atmosphere, exposition and emotion to the full effect, but the cast do their best as they weave in and out of the dark and tangled web of deceit, and for this reason it's worth the time and effort, however, as long as the Hitchcock's "Rear Window" is out there, this window will always remain a distant and foggy reflection of the unsurpassed textbook masterpiece that inspired it. - James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews First Love ■ (MA). 110 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas May 27. Initially set for theatrical release March last year, Takashi Miike's energetic, highly entertaining action/ comedy/romance thankfully receives a much-deserved big screen release, and is a crazed, often hilarious cross between After Hours (1985) and Stranger Of Mine (2005). A budding romance between Reo (Masataka Kubota) and Monika (Sakurako Konishi) is put to the test, as they inadvertently become involved with warring gangsters and corrupt cops over a very memorable night. Miike plays out the outlandish scenario with skilled precision, and there are standout performances from Shota Sometani and Becky. RATING - ****

Oxygen ■ (M). 101 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix. Alexandre Aja, whose body of work as a director has been variable at best, delivers his best film since High Tension (2003), the knockout horror/thriller that put him on the cinematic map. The less you know about the plot the better, suffice to say that Elizabeth (Melanie Laurent) wakes up in a medical chamber, and has to figure out how she got there and why, before her dwindling oxygen supply runs out. Although Aja's visual clues gives away some plot turns way too early, there is still much fun to be had, and this works better than the somewhat disappointing Ryan Reynolds film, Buried (2010). Slick and well-paced, and despite its one chamber setting, the film zips by quickly, indicating that the film-makers have successfully drawn the viewer in. Laurent does well in her confined setting, while Mathieu Amalric is perfectly cast as the voice of the A.I. central computer, M.I.L.O. The interaction between Elizabeth and M.I.L.O certainly reminded me of Donald Cammel's classic 1977 film, Demon Seed. RATING - ***½

Those Who Wish Me Dead

■ (MA). 100 minutes. Now showing in cinemas. Routine and formulaic, seemingly cobbling together plot threads from every action/thriller from the late 90s-early 00s, the latest film from Taylor Sheridan is genuinely disappointing. Hannah (Angelina Jolie) is your standard action hero, a fire jumper

relegated to menial field work after a rescue that went horribly wrong, with fatalities that continue to haunt her. While stationed at a fire tower, Hannah encounters Connor (Finn Little), a young boy who is on the run from two assassins (Aidan Gillen and Nicholas Hoult), who have killed his whistleblower father, and are now pursuing him , thinking the child may be carrying vital information. Hannah must protect Connor, while also trying to avoid a forest fire which is raging through the immediate area. Everything in the script is thin and familiar, and even Jolie's role is dull and one-dimensional. The two assassins, supposedly among the best in the business, make some seriously illogical mistakes (reminding me of Tom Cruise's alarmingly dumb killer in Collateral). Taylor Sheridan needs to stick to writing, as his attempts at directing (here and Yellowstone TV series) leave much to be desired, and is unbalancing his undeniable talents as a screenwriter. His heavy-handed attempts at making this a modern western just shows what a terrific job David Mackenzie did on the Sheridanpenned Hell Or High Water (2016). While not as bad as Firestorm (1998), this is an action film to forget. RATING - **

Spiral : From The Book Of Saw ■ (R). 93 minutes. Now showing in cinemas. Great potential goes wanting in this awful attempt to revitalise the Saw franchise. Chris Rock plays a grizzled detective who heads a gruesome case that appears to imitate the notorious Jigsaw murders that plagued the city. Relevant subject matter is pushed aside to trot out the sameold-same-old. Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw 2, 3 and 4) sinks everything with his cliched, clumsy and highly outdated approach, and the twist is painfully easy to pick, but not as painful as the non-ending which sets everything up for yet another sequel. Enough already. RATING - * -Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists MAY 23-29 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD. 2. WRATH OF MAN. 3. SPIRAL. 4. MORTAL KOMBAT. 5. JUNE AGAIN. 6. PETER RABBIT 2. 7. RADHE (Indian Action Film). 8. TOM & JERRY: The Movie. 9. GODZILLA vs. KONG. 10. FINDING YOU. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: MAY 27: A QUIET PLACE: Part II, CRUELLA, FINAL ACCOUNT, KING OTTO, NO MAN'S LAND, MY NAME IS GULPILIL. JUNE 3: BREAKING BREAD, BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY, BYE BYE MORONS (French), DEKIVER US FROM EVIL (South Korea), THE CONJURING 3: The Devil Made Me Do It, SAMARITAN, LAPSIS. JUNE 10: COUSINS, DREAM HORSE, HEROIC LOSERS, PERCY vs. GOLIATH, THE MISFITS, TOP DVD AND BLU-RAY SALES: 1. NOMADLAND [Drama/Frances McDormand, David Strathairn]. 2. MINARI [Drama/Steven Yeun, Noel Cho, Yeri Han]. 3. RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON [Animated/Action/Adventure/Awkwafina]. 4. THE LITTLE THINGS [Crime/Drama/ Thriller/Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto]. 5. PENGUIN BLOOM [Drama/Naomi Watts, Jacki Weaver, Andrew Lincoln]. 6. HIGH GROUND [Drama/Adventure/ Simon Baker, Jack Thompson]. 7. AMMONITE [Drama/Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan]. 8. THE DRY [Drama/Mystery/Thriller/Eric Bana/Genevieve O'Reilly]. 9. WILD MOUNTAIN THYME [Romance/ Drama/Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan]. NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: BOSS LEVEL [Sci-Fi/Action/Frank Grillo, Naomi Watts, Mel Gibson]. LOVE, WEDDINGS AND OTHER DISASTERS [Comedy/Romance/Diane Keaton]. PIXIE [Crime/Comedy/Thriller/Olivia Cooke, Rory Fleck Byrne, Fra Fee]. Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE [Action/ Fantasy/Adventure/Ben Affleck, Amy Adams]. DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE STING 4K UHD [Crime/Comedy/Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw]. ALFIE [Comedy/Michael Caine, Shelley Winters]. NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: YELLOWSTONE: Season 3. SHADOWPLAY: Season 1. STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES: The Complete Series. LIFE: Season 1. - James Sherlock

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Keith at Memo ■ Keith Potger will perform at the Memo Music Hall St Kilda at 7.30pm on Thursday, June 3. Accompanying himself on his trusty 12string guitar, Keith's solo performances include material from his three solo CDs, a selection of Seekers favourites along with songs and anecdotes from his long career in the music industry. Tickets: www.memomusichall.com.au $35/30 and booking fee.

Win for Cathy ■ Narre Warren South singer-songwriter Cathy Dobson has added another milestone to her career. The ASA (Australian Song Writers Awards) Rudy Brandsma prize for songwriting excellence went to Cathy for her original track A Farmers Lullaby. The win scored Cathy a Maton guitar. An EP is due out shortly with a full album scheduled for release in 2022. More info at cathydobson.com. au

New music venue ■ Ceylon Girls Cafe & Bar is an exciting new venue at 16 Skye Rd, Frankston. Specialising in authentic Sri Lankan cooking and offering a variety of other delicious foods too, the 50-seat venue also promotes live music Friday nights and some Saturdays. More info: pel 8753 2900. - Rob Foenander

Quiet Place II doesn’t disappoint ■ Writer, Director John Krasinski described his sequel of A Quiet Place II in one word, “Deeper” to that of the widely acclaimed Part I when asked online from New York at the end of recent preview screening at a Melbourne Cinema. More so in that Part II goes deeper into exploring the relationship of the Abbott family siblings to their mother following the loss of their father in Part I. All against a background of overwhelming odds following some 400 days of terror and the destruction of their home town, the Abbotts are forced to seek help and possible human life in a post-apocalyptic world. Venturing into the unknown but soon realizing the blind alien monsters, rampant in Part I are still lurking and hunting humans by reacting to the slightest sound. Beginning Part II, Krasinski recalls the tranquility of day 1 in Part I of the Abbott family enjoying a Little League Baseball Game watching son Marcus (Noah Jupe) about to hit out. Only to be halted by a blaze in the sky with aliens descending and immediately causing mayhem, terror, death and destruction of the Town, leaving family patriarch Lee Abbott (John Krasinski) dead. Some great sequences are played out and needed to be seen

before we jumped to the core of Part II, day 474 when the remaining Abbotts’ set out with mother, Evelyn (Emily Blunt) with her new born baby, deaf daughter Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and deaf son Marcus. There are several intertwining stories as they venture out, Evelyn leaving the safety of a disused steel furnace to find oxygen cylinder for her baby, leaving him the care of son Marcus, while determined daughter Regan has snuck out on her own to seek help. During this time Emmett (Cillian Murphy) has survived and links up with the family and certainly endues all that the family do during the separate encounters that follow with the alien monsters. Let’s not tell the story, but to say there are some outstanding performances by Emily Blunt determined for the sake of her children, Millicent Simmonds, living a world of silence with her lifesaving cochlear implant and deaf Noah Jupe quite exceptional as the injured Marcus. Dare I say with Part II ending abruptly, does this mean a Part III? Devotees to Part I will not be disappointed with A Quiet Place Part II. Released nationally in selected cinemas from May 27. - Review by Graeme McCoubrie

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‘Every Second’ counts ■ The trials and tribulation of IVF are well to the fore with award winning playwright Vanessa Bates, Every Second. Drawing on her own experiences over 10 years of trying to conceive, she penned what is a dark comedy of two couples drawn together through their countless pregnancy tests while putting their relationships on the line. It is a subject that has not often been a vehicle for theatre or widely discussed, however Every Second is an open and frank exposé, piece of theatre. Wit Incorporated’s Director Emma Drysdale chose a communal lake on which to centre the couple’s encounters in what was a large open space, at times too distant and losing some of the intimacy, but that is the configuration of the Bluestone Church Arts Space with side walls seating. The joint struggle to conceive tests the wife-husband relationship but more so stress on the wives. Meg (Madeleine Magee Carr) gives a powerful performance throughout at times volatile, but delicately handling the simulated intercourse scenes with conviction with husband Tim ((Riley Nottingham)

Wife Jen (Lansy Feng) is more stable, undergoing acupuncture, praying to a statuette of the Virgin Mary, and seeking help with fertility symbols in the expectation she will be able to conceive. There are touching moments between Jen and Meg in their sharing of emotions. Husbands Tim and Bill run their own race with Tim (Riley Nottingham) another strong performance, while being shown to be unfaithful, and testing his intimacy with wife Meg does allow his love and empathy Meg at the end. Bill (Richard Mealey) had some of the more lighthearted lines to deliver, with some great chemistry with wife Jen, particularly with their affirmation of love for each other so poignantly delivered. The play can be close to the bone for those in the same predicament, but it is a story that should be shared, reminding us all of the fragility of IVF. Performance Season: Until May 29. Venue: Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8a Hyde Street, Footscray Bookings: https://www.witinc. com.au/shows/every-second - Review by Graeme McCoubrie

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Early eyes on Queensland Derby

■ Some of Australia's best three-year-olds will contest the Queensland Derby this Saturday. The Ciaron Maher-David Eustace trained youngster, Explosive Jack, is the favourite to take out the three-year-old classic over 2400 metres. One of the best youngster's going around at moment, he has raced eight times for five wins and two minor placings. Ridden by Irish rider, John Allen, he blitzed them in the recent South Australian Derby over this trip, and is the one to beat again. On the second line of betting is his stablemate, Let's Karaka Deel, a good second to Explosive Jack in the SA Derby. He too has proved his consistency, having won one of his eight starts with five seconds. He was piloted by young Victorian jockey, Ben Allen, no relation to John, who won the Derby. Prior to the South Australian Derby, he ran a good second to Royal Mile in the Port Adelaide Guineas. He will be right in the firing line here, after being hampered in the run last start. With Let's Karaka Deel on the second line, is the Chris Waller-trained, Senor Toba, who improved on his previous run by winning the Sir Frank Packer Plate over 2000 metres at Randwick on April 24. He is by the leading sire Toronado, and going back to January 21, he won at Moonee Valley, by nearly two lengths after missing the start. It would pay to forget his run when second up at Randwick, after being last on the turn, when eighth behind Kiku on a Heavy 9 track. Waller likes what he sees at the moment with the grey three-year old. One that will have no worries running the 2400 metres of the Derby is the Ciaron MaherDavid Eustace trained Through Irish Eyes, a New Zealand bred three-year-old. He has only five starts for a win and three placings, and will have no worries with the trip.14pars. Next is the Richard and Michael Freedman trained youngster, High Supremacy, who ran a good third behind Senor Toba and Achiever, in the Sir Frank Packer Plate at Randwick. He is by the Cox Plate winner, Savabeel, out of the good race mare, Lady Chaparral, by High Chaparral. He is inclined to get back in the field and finished hard over the 2000 of the Plate, and will be well suited here over 2400 metres. At the odds of about $12, he is worth a place bet. The New Zealander, Hezashocka, trained by Emma Clotworthy, has good form, with a win at Ellersee, back on April 24, over 2100 metres. The Matthew Cumani-trained, three-yearold Khoehoe is good on his day, and although he missed a place in the Sir Frank Packer Plate, he is much better than that, He is a winner of three of his 11 starts with three minor placings, that includes city wins. He is not out of this and could run the place. An interesting runner is Quiet Michael, prepared by Chris Waller, having won at Hawkesbury back on May 4, breaking through for his maiden win over 1800 metres.

I like the favourite Explosive Jack and Let's Karaka Deel, they have the runs on the board.

Sires prices up

● Explosive Jack. Racing Photos. behind Hungry Heart and Duais. Prior to that was second in the Adrian Knox Stakes at Randwick behind Duais. By the Cox Plate winner, Ocean Park, she has had 11 starts, for two wins, and three placings, and the journey won't worry her. Victorian Oaks winner, Personal, went around in the South Australian Derby, and got way out of her ground, finishing on, but missed the place. Prior to that she had been most consistent for the Hayes-Dabernig combination. I feel the colts might be a bit too strong for her. One to watch if it goes around, is the well preformed New Zealander, Daq Iansweet Junior, in the strong camp of Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman, having won over 2000 and 210 metres, with two wins and a placing, in eight starts.

Ted Ryan

■ The Australian Darley operation has announced their prices for their stallions for 2021. Heading this year's team is the champion sire and-son duo of Exceed and Excel and his world champion sprinter, Bivouac. Following a stellar 24 months both on the racetrack, and in the sales ring, where Exceed and Excel was responsible for a career-best $2.1 million colt earning him the title of leading sire by average at last month's Inglis Easter Yearling Sale. Exceed and Excel now headlines the roster fee of $ 132,000, including GST. His electrifying triple Group One winning son, Bivouac, will stand his first season at Kelvinside at a fee of $66,000, (including GST). Relocating to Kelvinside this season is Street Boss, standing at $55,000, (including GST), on the back of his ever-increasing demand as an elite sire of two-year-olds. As the sire of Group One, ATC Sires' Produce winner, Anamoe, and as well as the Group One Winterbottom Stakes winner in Western Australian in Elite Street. Street Boss is one of only four Australian stallions to sire multiple Group One winners this season. The roster includes a new trio of shuttle stallions, made up of European juveniles in 25 years. Pinatubo will stand at $44,000 (including GST), who joins the Kelvinside roster in New South Wales. Northwood Park's Victorian roster received a major boost with the additions of the world's highest-ranked horse of 2020, Ghaiyyath ($27,500 including GST). To be continued next edition - Ted Ryan

Looking for a Professional to run the show? He must have shown him something, for him to have a crack here. The Mark Newnham trained Bargain, a New Zealand bred filly, was a good third in the Australian Oaks at Randwick, back on April 17,

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AFL OUTER EAST PREMIER DIVISION SENIORS Beaconsfield 15.15 (105) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 3.4 (22). Pakenham 12.16 (88) d Doveton 11.14 (80). Narre Warren 1`3.18 (86) d Woori Yallock 5.7 (37). PREMIER DIVISION RESERVES Beaconsfield 8.14 (62) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.4 (58). Cranbourne 16.16 (122) d Wandin 0.0 (0). Pakenham 12.11 (83) d Doveton 5.3 (33). Narre Warren 22.14 (146) d Woori Yallock 1.1 (7). PREMIER UNDER 19 BOYS Beaconsfield 9.10 (64) d Upwey-Tecoma 4.5 (29). Berwick Springs 15.5 (95) d Cranbourne 7.10 (52). Narre Warren Black 15.12 (102) d Pakenham 1.5 (11). Woori Yallock: Bye. DIVISION 1 SENIORS Gembrook-Cockatoo 18.18 (126) d Belgrave 9.5 (59). Emerald 15.19 (109) d Berwick Springs 9.9 (63). Monbulk 12.7 (79) d Mt Evelyn 8.8 (56). Officer 32.18 (210) d Healesville 4.0 (24). Seville: Bye. DIVISION 1 RESERVES Emerald 11.8 (74) d Monbulk 3.1 (19). Mt Evelyn 24.7 (151) d Berwick Springs 4.7 (31). Officer 18.15 (123) d Belgrave 4.4 (28). Seville 13.19 (97) d Healesville 1.4 (10). DIVISION 1 UNDER 19 BOYS Emerald 7.7 (49) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.9 (39). Mt Evelyn 6.12 (60) d Narre Warren White 4.9 (33). Monbulk 7.18 (80) d Wandin 4.3 (27). Officer 11.9 (75) d Healesville 8.11 (59). DIVISION 2 SENIORS Alexandra 16.8 (104) d Yarra Junction 11.10 (76). Kinglake 16.26 (122) d Yea 4.5 (29). Powelltown 29.17 (191) d Broadford 3.3 (21). Yarra Glen 12.9 (81) d Warburton-Millgrove 5.13 (43). DIVISION 2 RESERVES Alexandra 14.7 (91) d Yarra Junction 3.2 (20). Kinglake 27.17 (179) d Yea 1.0 (6). Powelltown 27.17 (179) d Broadford 1.2 (8). Warburton-Millgrove 16.10 (106) d Yarra Glen 5.2 (32). UNDER 17 BOYS Seville v Broadford. Alexandra: Bye. Kinglake; Bye. WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 Mt Evelyn v Healesville. Beaconsfield v UpweyTecoma. Pakenham 2.7 (19) d Monbulk 2.2 (14). WOMEN’S DIVISION 2 Olinda-Ferny Creek 3.5 (23) d Belgrave 2.3 (15). Officer 10.5 (65) d Seville/Woori Yallock 2.1 (13). Yarra Junction 8.12 (60) d ThorntonEildon 1.3 (9). AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND 11 Friday, May 28 Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne (MRVL) (N) Saturday, May 29 Collingwood vs. Geelong Cats (MCG) Brisbane Lions vs. GWS GIANTS (G) St Kilda vs. North Melbourne (MRVL) (T) Gold Coast SUNS vs. Hawthorn (TIO) (N) West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon (OS) (N) Sunday, May 30 Richmond vs. Adelaide Crows (MCG) Sydney Swans vs. Carlton (SCG) Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle (AO) (T) EASTERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION SENIORS South Croydon 16.14 (110) d Doncaster East 6.8 (44). Noble Park 13.12 (90) s Blackburn 10.11 (71). Doncaster 13.11 (89) d Berwick 10.10 (79). Vermont 16.18 (114) d North Ringwood 12.8 (80). Norwood 14.12 (96) d Rowville 9.5 (59). Balwyn: Bye. PREMIER DIVISION RESERVES South Croydon 11.10 (79) d Doncaster East 5.2 (32). Blackburn 12.21 (93) d Noble Park 7.5 (47). Berwick 23.17 (155) d Doncaster 1.3 (9). Vermont 22.19 (151) d North Ringwood 4.2 (26). Norwood 6.4 (40) d Rowville 5.6 (36). Balwyn: Bye. PREMIER DIVISION UNDER 19s East Burwood 7.20 (62) d North Ringwood 1.3 (9). Noble Park 12.10 (82) d South Croydon Blue 11.6 (72). Blackburn 13.8 (86) d Balwyn 11.10 (76). Vermont 11.13 (79) d Berwick Blue 4.3 (27). Surrey Park 22.11 (143) d Rowville 5.3 (33).

Scores available at press time. E&OE. EASTERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 SENIORS Mitcham 16.10 (106) d Bayswater 4.12 (36). Montrose 8.8 (56) d Croydon 7.11 (53). Park Orchards 18.19 (127) d Mooroolbark 7.5 (47). Wantirna South 18.13 (121) d Upper Fentree Gully 3.9 (27). East Ringwood 24.22 (166) d Lilydale 4.4 (28). DIVISION 1 RESERVES Mitcham 19.8 (122) d Bayswater 2.3 (15). Croydon 20.18 (138) d Montrose 3.1 (19). Park Orchards 5.12 (42) d Mooroolbark 2.12 (24). Wantirna south 11.14 (80) d Upper Ferntree Gully 3.5 (23). East Ringwood 14.19 (103) d Lilydale 2.8 (20). DIVISION 1 UNDER 19s Park Orchards 8.9 (57) d Moroolbark 4.7 (31). Wantirna South 11.16 (82) d Upper Ferntree Gully 3.3 (21). Mitcham 13.15 (93) d Montrose 4.5 (29). East Ringwood Blue 10.12 (72) d Lilydale 3.9 (27). DIVISION 2 SENIORS South Belgrave 26.14 (170) d Templestowe 5.8 (38). Th Basin 13.11 (89) d Mulgrave 5.11 (41). Heathmont 17.17 (119) d knox 3.9 (27). Ringwood 9.15 (69) d Boronia 5.9 (39). DIVISION 2 RESERVES South Belgrave 23.18 (156) d Templestowe 2.4 (16). The Basin 6.10 (46) d Mulgrave 4.9 (33). Knox 10.10 (70) d Heathmont 7.7 (49). Boronia 11.7 (73) d Ringwood 7.1 (43). DIVISION 2 UNDER 19s Knox 16.17 (113) d Heathmont 3.7(25). South Belgrave 9.9 (63) d Templestowe 7.3 (45). The Basin Red 16.14 (110) d Mulgrave 6.5 (41). Boronia 16.11 (107) d Doncaster East 2.5 (17). DIVISION 3 SENIORS Donvale 12.7 (79) d Glen Waverley 11.8 (74). Waverley Blues 17.19 (121) d Fairpark 7.12 (54). Warrandyte 12.15 (67) d East Burwood 9.8 (62). Scoresby 13.17 (95) d Whitehorse Pioneers 11.5 (71). DIVISION 3 RESERVES Glen Waverley 9.3 (57) d Donvale 7.8 (50). Waverley Blues 14.8 (92) d Fairpark 5.7 (37). East Burwood 11.7 (73) d Warrandyte 10.5 (65). Scoresby 120.4 (64) d Whitehorse Pioneers 4.10 (34). DIVISION 3 UNDER 19s Donvale 13.15 (93) d Glen Waverley Eagles 4.5 (29). Waverley Blues 17.15 (117) d Bayswater 2.2 (14). Whitehorse Pioneers 14.8 (92) d Scoresby 6.2 (38). Warrandyte 16.13 (109) d Ringwood 5.6 (36). DIVISION 4 SENIORS Coldstream 39.21 (255) d Nunawading 3.8 (26). Forest Hill 19.13 (127) d Croydon North 10.3 (63). Surrey Park 10.14 (74) d Chirnside Park 9.8 (62). Silvan 18.21 (129) d Kilsyth 13.11 (89). DIVISION 4 RESERVES Coldstream 16.14 (11) d Nunawading 0.4 (4). Forest Hill 18.19 (127) d Croydon North MLOC 1.1 (7). Surrey Park 16.9 (105) d Chirnside Park 0.5 (5). Silvan 15.18 (108) d Kilsyth 0.8 (8). DIVISION 4 UNDER 19s Wantirna South White 6.4 (40) d The Basin Green 5.9 (39). Fairpark 19.16 (130) d Coldstream 1.8 (14). Chirnside Park 16.14 (110) d South Croydon Red 2.4 (16). Blackburn Red 23.7 (145) d East Ringwood White 2.10 (22). Berwick White: Bye. PREMIER DIVISION WOMENS South Croydon Blue 7.3 (45) d Vermont 4.10 (34). Blackburn Black 11.17 (83) d Donvale Black 2.2 (54). DIVISION 1 WOMENS East Ringwood v Berwick. The Basin 12.5 (77) d Rowville 2.0 (12). Boronia Brown 9.6 (60) d North Ringwood 2.4 (16). Ferntree Gully 5.7 (37) d Whitehorse Suns 2.3 (15). SBL Wolves 7.12 (54) d Park Orchards 4.4 (28). DIVISION 2 WOMENS Heathmont v Knox. Montrose 4.6 (30) d Kilsyth 4.5 (29). Ringwood 6.5 (41) d Surrey Park 0.0 (0). ESSENDON DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION Keilor 40.20 (260) d Craigieburn 1.2 (8). Strathmore 16.11 (107) d Pascoe Vale 3.12 (30). Maribyrnonmg Park 12.14 (96) d Greenvale 11.13 (79). Avondale Heights 11.13 (79) d Essendon Doutta Stars 10.7 (67). Aberfeldie 18.21 (129) d Glenroy 10.7 (67).

ESSENDON DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 Airport West 19.11 (125) d Sunbury Kangaroos 12.16 (88). Tullamarine 12.18 (90) d Hillside 8.7 (55). East Keilor 24.26 (170) d Taylors Lakes 1.7 (13). West Coburg 20.18 (138) d Rupertswood 9.5 (59). Westmeadows 13.10 (88) d Roxburgh Park 10.12 (72). DIVISION 2 Oak Park 16.15 (111) d Northern Saints 8.12 (60). Coburg Districts 18.12 (120) d East Sunbury 8.8 (56). Keilor Park 36.33 (249) d Jacana 2.1 (13). Hadfield 14.11 (95) d Burnside Heights 7.11 (53). RESERVES PREMIER DIVISION Keilor 32.25 (217) d Craigieburn 0.2 (2). Strathmore 18.12 (120) d P_ascoe Vale 7.3 (45). Greenvale 10.11 (71) d Maribyrnong Park 9.12 (66). Essendon Doutta Stars 9.7 (61) d Avondale Heights 3.14 (32). Aberfeldie 29.24 (198) d Glenroy 0.1 (1). RESERVES DIVISION 1 Sunbury Kangaroos 11.17 (83) d Airport West 5.5 (35). Hillside 15.13 (103) d Tullamarine 9.2 (56). East Keilor 28.18 (186) d Taylors Lakes 2.5 (17). West Coburg 15.7 (97) d Rupertswood 7.6 (48). Westmeadows 13.11 (89) d Roxburgh Park 4.4 (28). RESERVES DIVISION 2 Northern Saints 10.13 (73) d Oak Park 6.5 (41). Coburg Districts 9.13 (67) d East Sunbury 9.9 (63). Keilor Park 27.19 (181) d Aberfeldie U23 4.2 (26). Burnside Heights 18.15 (123) d Hadfield 5.10 (40). UNDER 18.5 PREMIER DIVISION Maribyrnong Park 1 14.8 (92) d Aberfeldie 7.5 (47). Keilor 1 18.19 (127) d Craigieburn 4.4 (28). Greenvale 9.14 (68) d Essendon Doutta Stars 5.4 (34). Strathmore 1: Bye. UNDER 18.5 DIVISION 1 MENS Sunbury Kangaroos 11.11 (77) d Airport West 9.5 (59). Westmeadows 7.10 (52) d Hillside 1 5.10 (40). Taylors Lakes 8.14 (62) drew with Maribyrnong Park 2 9.8 (62). West Coburg 18.29 (137) d Rupertswood 0.1 (1). UNDER 18.5 DIVISION 2 MENS Oak Park 7.7 (49) d Northern Saints 5.7 (37). Keilor 2 11.12 (78) d East Sunbury 2.6 (18). Hillside 2 8.15 (63) d Keilor Park 0.3 (3). Strathmore 2 11.17 (83) Burnside Heights 2.0 (12). THIRDS Strathmore (Gold) 12.8 (80) d Strathmore (Blue) 7.5 (47). Westmeadows 5.8 (38) d Pascoe Vale 3.9 (27). Maribyrnong Park 15.14 (104) d Roxburgh Park 5.6 (35). Greenvale 11.14 (80) d West Coburg 5.6 (36). Keilor 16.16 (112) d Aberfeldie 1.3 (9). Moonee Valley 11.4 (70) d Hillside 5.7 (37). Keilor Park: Bye. WOMEN’S - PREMIER Burnside Heights 4.5 (29) d Aberfeldie 3.6 (24). Maribyrnong Park 1 6.1 (37) d Hillside 3.10 (28). Keilor 4.10 (34) d Westmeadows 1 3.7 (25). Oak Park 10.5 (65) d Essendon Doutta Stars 3.7 (25). WOMEN’S - DIVISION 1 Strathmore 4.7 (31) d Gisborne 3.5 (23). Sunbury Lions 5.5 (35) d Airport West 2.3 (15). Moonee Valley 1 9.15 (69) d Tullamarine 2.2 (14). Greenvale 9.18 (72) d Pascoe Vale 3.2 (20). WOMEN’S - DIVISION 2 Moonee Valley 2 17.13 (115) d Coburg Districts 2.1 (13). Burnside Heights 2 3.9 (27) d Maribyrnong Park 2 2.7 (19). Westmeadows 2 v Sunbury Kangaroos. WOMEN’S - UNDER 18.5 Roxburgh Park 5.7 (37) d Sunbury Lions 0.6 (6). Aberfeldie 6.9 (45) d Strathmore 4.3 (27). Hillside v East Sunbury. Maribyrnong Park: Bye. MORNINGTON PENINSULA NEPEAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 SENIORS Frankston Bombers 17.12 (114) d Sorrento 12.12 (84). Mt Eliza 7.13 (55) d Dromana 5.9 (39). Frankston YCW 16.15 (111) d Rosebud 6.6 (42). Bonbeach v Pines. Red Hill 15.15 (105) d Edithvale-Aspendale 13.6 (84). DIVISION 1 RESERVES Frankston Bombers 9.6 (60) d Sorrento 8.7 (55). Mt Eliza 20.12 (132) d Dromana 2.1 (13). Frankston YCW 8.9 (57) d Rosebud 8.6 (54). Bonbeach 10.12 (72) d Pines 6.6 (42). Red Hill 10.12 (72) d Edithvale-Aspendale 5.1 (31).

MORNINGTON PENINSULA NEPEAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 UNDER 19s Frankston Bombers 10.5 (65) d Sorrento 7.9 (51). Mt Eliza 11.13 (79) d Dromana 2.3 (15). Frankston YCW 9.21 (75) d Rosebud 0.2 (2). Bonbeach 9.10 (64) d Pines 3.6 (24). Red Hill 9.10 (64) d Edithvale-Aspendale 6.5 (41). DIVISION 2 SENIORS Mornington 24.14 (158) d Crib Point 9.10 (64). Seaford 13.14 (92) d Karingal 7.9 (51). Chelsea 25.12 (162) d Tyabb 5.13 (43). Hastings 12.24 (96) d Pearcedale 9.9 (63). Somerville 18.13 (121) d Devon Meadows 10.6 (66). Langwarrin: Bye. DIVISIION 2 RESERVES Crib Point 8.3 (51) d Mornington 5.9 (39). Karingal 8.6 (54) d Seaford 4.11 (35). Tyabb 11.5 (71) d Chelsea 10.8 (68). Pearcedale 7.7 (49) d Hastings 6.8 (44). Somerville 9.11 (65) d Devon Meadows 6.12 948). Langwarrin v Rye. DIVISION 2 UNDER 19s Mornington 11.13 (79) d Crib Point 6.5 (421). Hastings 8.12 (60) d Pearcedale 7.6 (48). Somerville 12.12 (84) d Devon Meadows 7.10 (52). Langwarrin 15.24 (114) d Rye 2.5 (17). Tyabb: Rye. Seaford: Bye. NETBALL Division 1. A-Grade. Pines 75 d Bonbeach 36. Edi-Asp v Red Hill. Rosebud 46 d Frankston YCW 36. Dromana v Mt Eliza. Sorrento 59 d Frankston 53. Division 1. B-Grade. Pines 49 d Bonbeach 40. Edi-Asp v Red Hill;. Frankston YCW 50 d Rosebud 26. Mt Eliza d Dromana. Frankston 52 d Sorrento 23. Division 1. C-Grade. Pines 46 d Bonbeach 21. Edi-Asp v Red Hill. Frankston YCW 53 d Rosebud 32. Dromana d Mt Eliza. Frankston 48 d Sorrento 28. Division 1. D-Grade. Bonbeach 34 d Pines 33. Edi-Asp v Red Hill. Frankston YCW 32 drew with Rosebud 32. Dromana d Mt Eliza. Frankston 47 d Sorrento 11. Division 1. 17 & Under. Rosebud 56 d Bonbeach 9. Edi-Asp v Red Hill. Mt Eliza: Bye. Dromana v Frankston. Division 2. A-Grade. Chelsea 51 d Tyabb 43. Mornington 45 d Crib Point 39. Pearcedale 65 d Hastings 31. Langwarrin 54 d Rye 35. Somerville 74 d Devon Meadows 23. Division 2. B-Grade. Tyabb 39 d Chelsea 37. Mornington 31 d Crib Point 10. Pearcedale 42 d Hastings 30. Langwarrin 67 d Rye 30. Somerville 75 d Devon Meadows 21. Division 2. C-Grade. Chelsea 42 d Tyabb 30. Mornington 51 d Crib Point 32. Pearcedale 43 d Hastings 32. Langwarrin 43 d Rye 23. Somerville 38 d Devon Meadows 33. Division 2. D-Grade. Chelsea 32 d Tyabb 20. Mornington 32 d Crib Point 20. Pearcedale 46 d Hastings 22. Langwarrin 55 d Rye 12. Somerville 33 drew with Devon Meadows 33. Division 2. 17 and Under. Chelsea v Karingal. Crib Point 60 d Mornington 33. Pearcedale: Bye. Langwarrin 74 d Rye 5. Somerville 47 d Devon Meadows 23. NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

DIVISION 1 SENIORS Greensborough 16.14 (110) d North Heidelberg 3.4 (22). West Preston-Lakeside 13.6 (84) d Macleod 7.6 (48). Heidelberg 19.11 (125) d Northcote Park 3.10 (28). Montmorency 13.12 (90) d Whittlesea 5.12 (42). Hurstbridge 13.8 (88) d Bundoora 11.15 (81). DIVISION 1 RESERVES Greensborough 7.25 (67) d North Heidelberg 5.11 (41). Macleod 9.14 (68) d West Preston-Lakeside 6.5 (41). Heidelberg 21.14 (140) d Northcote Park 0.4 (4). Whittlesea 10.16 (76) d Montmorency 10.11 (71). Bundoora 17.15 (117) d Hurstbridge 4.2 (26). DIVISION 1 UNDER 19s Greensborough 14.9 (93) d Eltham 1 9.11 (65). West Preston-Lakeside 13.7 (85) d Montmorency 4.7 (31). Heidelberg 17.16 *118) d St Marys 5.7 (37). DIVISION 2 SENIORS Banyule 31.12 (198) d Panton Hill 5.5 (35). Diamond Creek 13.11 (89) d St Mary’s 4.9 (33). Eltham 18.15 (105) d Epping 8.5 (53). Thomastown 16.211 (107) d Watsonia 6.12 (48). Lower Plenty 18.22 (130) d Fitzroy Stars 5.7 (37). Continued On Next Page

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NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 RESERVES Banyule 29.18 (192) d Panton Hill 0.2 (2). St Mary’s 10.9 (69) d Diamond Creek 3.2 (20). Eltham 23.17 (155) d Epping 1.0 (6). Watsonia 13.12 (90) d Thomastown 9.8 (62). Lower Plenty 36.24 (240) d Fitzroy Stars 5.2 (32). DIVISION 2 UNDER 19s North Heidelberg 12.14 (86) d Banyule 11.8 (74). Diamond Cr5eek 13.8 (86) d Mernda 4.2 (26). Macleod 8.9 (57) d Kilmore 7.14 (56). Lower Plenty: Bye. DIVISION 3 SENIORS Mernda 14.21 (105) d Reservoir 10.3 (63). South Morang 14.6 (90) d Heidelberg West 12.2 (74). Kilmore 11.5 (71) d Old Eltham Collegians 9.8 (62). Laurimar 23.22 (160) d Lalor 7.12 (54). DIVISION 3 RESERVES Mernda 28.20 (188) d Reservoir 0.3 (3). South Morang 7.6 (48) d Heidelberg West 4.11 (35). Kilmore 10.8 (68) d Old Eltham Collegians 7.9 951). Laurimar 13.15 (93) d Lalor 4.8 (32). DIVISION 3 UNDER 19s Laurimar 19.20 (134) d Eltham 2 5.4 (34). Whittlesea 22.9 (141) d South Morang 7.14 (56). Bundoora 19.20 (134) d Hurstbridge 1.6 (12). NETBALL Section 1. Diamond Creek 2 55 d North Heidelberg 2 48. Diamond Creek 1 51 drew with North Heidelberg 1 51. North Heidel-berg 3 61 d Heidelberg 1 42. Fitzroy Stars 1 64 d Heat 1 36. Section 2. Ivanhoe 1 41 d Northcote Park 1 26. Montmorency 1 22 d Watsonia 1 16. Bundoora 1 39 d North Heidelberg 1 33. North Heidelberg 4 27 d Greensborough 1 23. Section 3. Ivanhoe 2 22 d Panton Hill 1 20. Bundoora 2 49 d Lalor 1 30. Greensborough 2 36 d Hume 1 28. Whittlesea 1 42 d Heidelberg 2 2 23. Section 4. Ivanhoe 3 41 d St Mary’s 1 19. Montmorency 2 32 d Bundoora 3 26. Kilmore 1 27 d Diamond Creek 3 22. Thomastown 1 30 d Heidelberg West 1 26. Section 5. Epping 1 32 d Northcote Park 2 20. Hurstbridge 1 33 d Heat 2 26. Thomastown 2 36 d Heidelberg 3 13. Section 6. Diamond Creek 5 30 d Kilmore 2 25. Whittlesea 2 40 d Hume 2 32. North Heidelberg 32 d La Trobe University 1. Bundoora 4 22 d Lalor 2 21. Section 7. Thomastown 2 25 d Epping 2 15. Lalor 3 26 d Watsonia 2 18. Heat 3 28 d North Heidelberg 7 24. Montmorency 3 27 d Kilmore 3 21. Section 8. Watsonia 3 36 d Diamond Creek 4 13. Northcote Park 3 23 d Bundoora 5 18. Lalor 4 32 d Epping 6 19.Montmorency 4 23 d Hurstbridge 2 16. Section 9. South Morang 1 37 d Fitzroy Stars 2 13. Heidelberg West 2 30 d Reservoir 1 8. La Trobe University 2 30 d Kilmore 4 22. Epping 3 31 d Bundoora 6 16. Section 10. Heat 4 36 d Whittlesea 3 14. Kilmore 5 40 d Bundoora 8 19. Lower Plenty 1 31 d Thomastown 4 16. Hume 3 26 d Greensborough 3 23. Section 11. Montmorency 5 31 d Heidelberg West 3 22. West Ivanhoe 1 30 d Kilmore 6 15. West Preston Lakeside 1 29 d Bundoora 7 26. Section 12. Hurstbridge 3 19 d South Morang 2 17. Macleod 1 21 d Lalor 5 14. Reservoir 2 35 d Epping 4 12. Section 13. Epping 5 21 d Heat 5 19. Lower Plenty 2 25 d Bundoora 9 12. Montmorency 6 35 d Bundoora 10 1. Kilmore 7: Bye. SOUTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 SENIORS Port Melbourne colts 23.18 (156) d Oakleigh District 7.6 (48). Dingley 11.11 (77) d St Paul’s McKinnon 8.5 (53). St Kilda City 15.19 (109) d Highett 8.8 (56). Bentleigh 14.15 (99) d Mordialloc 6.10 (46). East Malvern 10.13 (73) d Cheltenham 7.10 (52). DIVISION 1 RESERVES Port Melbourne Colts 10.10 (70) d Oakleigh District 4.8 (32). Dingley 10.15 (75) d St Paul’s McKinnon 10.15 (75). St Kilda City 10.13 (73) d Highett 6.5 (41). Bentliegh 11.7 (73) d Mordialloc 9.5 (59). Cheltenham 7.7 (49) d East Malvern 3.9 (27). DIVISION 2 SENIORS Caulfield Bears 12.10 (92) d Chelsea Heights

Scores available at press time. E&OE. SOUTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE 8.5 (53). Hampton Park 11.10 (76) d Hampton 5.11 (41). East Brighton 22.15 (147) d Heatherton 8.5 (53). Springvale Districts 18.11 (119) d Murrumbeena 3.5 (23). Keysborough 9.15 (69) d Skye 9.10 (64). DIVISION 2 RESERVES Caulfield Bears 10.2 (62) d Chelsea Heights 6.7 (43). Hampton Park 12.13 (85) d Hampton 7.8 (50). Heatherton 8.9 (57) d East Brighton 5.13 (43). Springvale Districts 19.13 (127) d Murrumbeena 3.5 (23). Skye 18.12 (120) d Keysborough 3.6 (24). DIVISION 3 SENIORS South Mornington 13.13 (91) d Doveton Eagles 10.11 (71). Ashwood 15.7 (97) d South Yarra 12.7 (79). Clayton 17.15 (117) d Narre South Saints 15.7 (97). Black Rock 9.12 (66) d Endeavour hills 9.9 (63). DIVISION 3 RESERVES South Mornington 22.17 (149) d Doveton Eagles 0.5 (5). Ashwood 15.11 (101) d South Yarra 9.3 (57). Narre South Saints 16.14 (110) d Clayton 4.3 (27). Endevaour Hills 8.12 (60) d Black Rock 5.8 (38). DIVISION 4 SENIORS Lyndhurst 19.12 (126) d Lyndale 7.4 (46). Frankston Dolp-hins 16.6 (102) d Dandenong 14.10 (94). Carrum Patterson Lakes 11.14 (80) d Cerberus 4.12 (336). Moorabbin Kangaroos v Hallam. DIVISION 4 RESERVES Lyndhurst 27.22 (1984) d Lyndale 0.0 (0). Dandenong v Frankston Dolphins. Carrum Patterson Lakes 11.12 (78) d Cerberus 1.3 (9). Hallam 18.7 (115) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 3.2 (20). WOMEN’S GRADING East Brighton 5.22 (52) d Mordialloc 0.0 (0). Endeavour Hills 8.13 (61) d Bentleigh 1.5 (11). Frankston Dolphins 10.13 (73) ed Lyndale 2 2.1 (13). South Yarra 5.5 (35) d Skye 1.6 (12). Casey Thunder 2 v Murrumbeena. lyndale 1 v Clayton. Casey Thunder 1 v Hallam. UNDER 19 DIVISION 1 Bentleigh Red 13.7 (85) d St Kilda City 3.4 (22). Mordialloc 6.8 (56) d Cheltenham 8.6 (54). Dingley: Bye. UNDER 19 DIVISION 2 Bentleigh Blue 6.15 (51) d Murrumbeena 0.3 (3). Frankston Dolphins 7.13 (55) d Endeavour Hills 8.7 (43). Hallam 17.18 (120) d Narre South Saints 5.10 (40). THIRDS Skye 16.12 (108) d Keysborough 1.8 (14). Cheltenham 11.12 (78) d Endeavour Hills 4.12 (36). Dingley 20.19 (139) d St Kilda City 2.3 (15). Springvale Districts 8.6 (54) drew with Carrum Patterson Lakes 8.6 (54). Sandown 21.15 (141) d Narre South Saints 2.4 (16). VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PREMIER MENS Old Xavierians 15.14 (104) d Old Brighton 9.9 (63). Caulfield Grammjarians 14.16 (100) d Old Scotch 3.9 (27). Old Melburnians 9.11 (65) d Collegians 6.10 (46). University Blacks 18.15 (123) d Old Trinity Grammarians 9.6 (60). PREMIER RESERVE MENS Old Xavierians 11.12 (78) d Old Brighton 10.5 (65). Caulfield Grammarians 14.12 (96) d Old Scotch 8.8 (56). Old Melburnians 13.6 (84) d Collegians 6.7 (43). Old Trinity Grammarians 9.7 (61) d University Blues 5.9 (39). St Kevins 6.14 (50) d St Bernards 5.3 (33). PREMIER B MENS Beaumaris 10.18 (78) d Old Carey 7.10 (52). University Blacks 10.18 (78) d AJAX 5.4 (34). De La Salle 18.11 (119) d Parkdale Vultures 3.11 (29). Old Haileyburians 18.14 (122) d Williamstown CYMS 9.8 (62). PREMIER B RESERVE MENS Fitzroy 13.5 (83) d St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 2.6 (18). Beaumaris 12.18 (90) d Old Carey 10.7 (67). University Blacks 17.15 (117) d AJAX 3.3 (21). De La Salle 27.22 (184) d Parkdale Vultures 1.3 (9). Old Haileyburians v Williamstown CYMS. PREMIER C MENS Mazenod 14.10 (94) d Hampton Rovers 9.14. (68). Old Geleong 10.17 (77) d Marcellin OC 9.8 (62). Monash Blues 8.9 (57) d Ormond 6.10 (46). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 12.15 (87) d Old Mentonians 8.9 (57). UHS-VU 8.14 (62) d Preston Bullants 7.13 (55). PREMIER C RESERVE MENS Mazenod 1`1.17 (83) d Hampton Rovers 9.5

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (59). Old Geelong 17.8 (110) d Marcellin OC 6.7 (43). Monash Blues 8.8 (56) d Ormond 3.5 (23). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 10.10 (70) d Old Mentonians 3.5 (23). Preston Bullants 8.8 (56) d UHS-VU 6.11 (47). DIVISION 1 MENS St Marys Salesian 14.16 (100) d Oakleigh 11.7 (73). PEGS 9.13 (67) d Brunswick 8.4 (52). Prahran Assumption 13.8 (86) d Old Camberwell Grammarians 8.22 (70). Kew 14.11 (95) d Therry Penola 5.19 (49). Whitefriars 24.13 (157) d Old Peninsula 7.8 (50). DIVISION 1 RESERVE MENS St Marys Salesian 10.16 (76) d Oakleigh 2.7 (19). PEGS 8.6 (54) d Brunswick 5.10 (40). Old Camberwell Grammarians 9.14 (68) d Prahran Assumption 3.14 (32). Kew 19.12 (126) d Therry Penola 7.3 (45). Whitefriars 18.8 (116) d Old Peninsula 6.8 (44). DIVISION 2 MENS MHSOB 21.12 (138) d Aquinas OC 3.6 (24). Old Paradianbs 14.15 (99) d Manningham Cobras 8.10 (58). Glen Eira 15.5 (95) d Ivanhoe 9.5 (69). West Brunswick 15.19 (109) d Power House 6.11 (47). Yarra Old Grammarians 23.8 (146) d Bulleen Templestowe 8.14 (62). DIVISION 2 RESERVE MENS MHSOB 15.8 (98) d Aquinas OC 7.5 (47). OldParadians 20.16 (136) d Manningham Cobras 5.6 (36). Glen Eira 21.22 (148) d Ivanhoe 1.1 (7). West Brunswick v Power House. Yarra Old Grammarians 109 d Bullen Templestowe 1.2 (28). DIVISION 3 MENS Richmond Central 22.15 (147) d North Brunswick 12.13 (85). Hawthorn 14.11 (95) d Parkside 6.7 (43). Westbourne Grammarians 7.10 (52) d Albert Park 5.11 (41). Emmaus St Leos 12.13 (85) d Canterbury 9.13 (67). DIVISION 3 RESERVE MENS Richmond Central 13.10 (88) d North Brunswick 2.5 (17). Parkside 9.16 (70) d Hawthorn 2.14 (26). Westbourne Grammarians 89.7 (61) d Albert Park 4.9 (33). Canterbury 12.6 (78) d Emmaus St Leos 10.15 (75). DIVISION 4 MENS Swinburne University 12.9 (81) d Box Hill North 11.14 (80). South Melbourne Districts 11.10 (76) d Elsternwick 9.17 (71). La Trobe University 17.12 (114) d St Johns 3.7 (25). Masala 18,12 (120) d Eley Park Sharks 12.8 (80). DIVISION 4 RESERVE MENS Swinburne University 14.19 (103) d Box Hill North 0.5 (5). Elsternwick 6.18 (54) d South Melbourne Districts 7.10 (52). Eley Park Sharks 12.12 (84) d Masala 11.8 (74). La Trobe University v St Johns. PREMIER WOMENS Marcellin OC 7.7 (49) d Caulfield Grammarians 2.4 (16). Old Trinity 4.4 (28) d St Marys Salesian 3.5 (23). West Brunswick 8.9 (57) d Old Xavierians 1.3 (9). St Kevins 4.9 (33) d Kew 2.3 (15). PREMIER RESERVE WOMENS Marcellin OC 3.8 (26) d Caulfield Grammarians 21.3 (9). St Marys Sa,lesian 3.4 (22) d Old Trinity 1.6 (12). West Brunswick 7.6 (48) d Old Xavierians 2.6 (18). St Kevins 13.17 (95) d Kew 0.0 (0). PREMIER B WOMENS Collegians 4.12 (36) d Monash Blues 2.2 (14). Old Geelong 6.2 (38) d Beaumaris 4.7 (31). Fitzroy 4.5 (29) d Yarra Old Grammarians 3.5 (23). Melbourne University v Old Camberwell. PREMIER B RESERVE WOMENS Collegians 4.9 (33) d Monash Blues 0.7 (7). Fitzroy 2.9 (21) d Yarra Old Grammarians 0.1 (1). Melbourne University v Old Camberwell. PREMIER C WOMENS St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 2.12 (24) d UHS-VU 2.5 (17). Aquinas 13.22 (100) d Ruchmond Central 0.0 (0). North Brunswick v Brunswick Renegades. Mazenod 5.4 (34) d Ivnahoe 4.4 (28). WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 SENIORS Altona 8.17 (65) d Caroline Springs 9.6 (60). Deer Park 216.17 (113) d Point Cook 4.7 (31). Hoppers Crossing 13.7 (84) d St Albans 13.7 (84). Werribee Districts 16.11 (107) d Sunshine 7.11 (53). Spotswood 20.15 (135) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 6.10 (46). DIVISION 1 RESERVES Altona 10.7 (67) d Caroline Springs 3.2 (02). Point Cook 10.8 (68) d Deer Park 8.16 (64).

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE Hoppers Crossing 14.17 (101) d St Albans 9.120 (64). Werribee Districts 17.8 (110) d Sunshine 5.1 (31). Spotswood 12.4 (76) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 6.10 (46). DIVISION 2 SENIORS Parkside 18.11 (119) d Glen Orden 8.15 (63). Albion 20.11 (131) d West Footscray 12.12 (84). Wyndhamvale 11.9 (75) d North Footscray 6.8 (44). Point Cook Centrals 9.4 (58) d Newport 6.13 (49). DIVISION 2 RESERVES Parkdale 21.9 (135) d Glen Orden 3.2 (20). Albion 9.10 (64) d West Footsdcray 8.10 (58). North Footscray 9.6 (60) d Wyndhamvale 7.10 (52). Newport 10.7 (67) d Point Cook Centrals 5.4 (34). DIVISION 3 SENIORS Tarneit 13.18 (96) d Laverton 3.4 (22). Sunshine Heights v North Sunshine. Wyndham Suns 12.6 (78) d Albanvale 6.5 (41). Braybrook: Bye DIVISION 3 RESERVES Tarniet 17.9 (111) d Laverton 7.3 (45). Sunshine Heights v North Sunshine. Wyndham Suns 8.7 (55) d Albanvale 5.3 (33).Braybrook: Bye. SENIOR WOMEN Spotswood 7.8 (50) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 3.7 (25). Hoppers Crossing 18.20 (128) d Laverton 0.0 (0). Manor Lakes 5.7 (37) d Caroline Springs 4.4 (28). West Footscray 13.17 (95) d North Sunshine 7.5 (47) d Point Cook 0.3 (3). Wyndhamvale v Braybrook/Albanvale. Werribee Centrals: Bye. DIVISION 1 UNDER 18 Caroline Springs 8.6 (54) d Werribee Districts 6.7 (43). Point Cook Centrals v Altona. Spotswood 10.16 (76) d Yarraville Seddon Eagles 10.7 (67). Point Cook 17./15 (117) d Hoppers Crossing 6.5 (41). DIVISION 2 Newport 6.11 (47) d Point Cook 5.4 (34). St Albans 22.26 (158) d Hoppers Crossing 1.2 (8). Flemington Juniors v Werribee Districts. Tarneit: Bye. UNDER 18.5 GIRLS Caroline Springs 5.6 (36) d Werribee Districts 2.0 (12). Yarraville Seddon/Flemington Juniors 18.7 (115) d Point Cook 1.5 (11). Spotswood: Bye. COUNTRY LEAGUES KYABRAM DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE SENIORS Stanhope 21.22 (148) d Ardmona 2.2 (14). Violet Town 15.8 (98) d Dookie United 11.9 (75). Girgarre 15.15 (105) d Rushworth 5.6 (36). Lancaster 17.10 (112) d Nagambie 11.13 (79). Merrigum 34.31 (235) d Longwood 2.2 (14). Murchison-Toolamba 16.15 (111) d Undera 3.2 (20). Avenel 26.17 (173) d Tallygaroopna 3.1 (19). Shepparton East: Bye. RESERVES Stanhope 22.25 (157) d Ardmona 0.1 (1). Dookie United 10.11 (71) d Violet Town 5.10 (40). Girgarre 19.14 (128) d Rushworth 7.2 (44). Lancaster 16.17 (113) d Naghambie 2.1 (13). Merrigum 23.14 (152) d Longwood 0.4 (4). Murchison-Toolamba 25.25 (175) d Undera 0.0 (0). Avenel 10.7 (67) d Tallygaroopna 2.5 (17). Shepparton East: Bye. UNDER 18 Srtanhope 23.16 (154) d Ardmona 2.7 (19). Nagambie 21.30 (146) d Lancaster 0.1 (1). Murchison-Toolamba 13.11 (89) d Undera 4.5 (20). Girgarre 11.22 (88) d Rushworth 8.8 (56). Longwood 7.14 (56) d Merrigum 6.14 (50). Dookie United: Bye. Shepparton East: Bye. RIDDELL DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE SENIORS Romsey 14.17 (101) d Melton Centrals 7.7 (49). Wallan 28.17 (185) d Diggers Rest 6.7 (43). Woodend Hesket 7.17 (59) d Western Rams 5.7 (37). Macedon 15.17 (107) d Lancefield 3.4 (22). Riddell: Bye. RESERVES Melton Centrals 17.11 (113) d Romsey 2.2 (14). Wallan 7.6 (48) d Diggers rest 5.5 (35). Woodend Hesket 23.10 (148) d Western Rams 1.5 (11). Macedon v Lancefield: TBA. Riddell: Bye

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