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Majoring in community service

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TOP GONG FOR MARK

Queen’s Birthday honour for Narre Warren volunteer

■ A CAREER Policeman with service at stations including Berwick, Narre Warren and Dandenong has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours this week.

Inspector Christopher Major was named on Monday (June 14) as a recipient of the Australian Police Medal.

Inspector Major joined Victoria Police in 1975 and upon graduating he performed general duties at Russell Street.

In 1978 he transferred to Dandenong Police Station where he performed general duties for two years before being promoted to Senior Constable at Berwick Police Station in 1980.

In 1985 he was promoted to the rank or Sergeant, performing supervisory uniform duties at Moorabbin Police Station for three years before transferring to Dandenong Police Station in 1988, performing a further three years as a uniform Sergeant.

In 1991 he was promoted as a Senior Sergeant at Training Distrcit before transferring the Narre Warren Police Station where he spent two years.

In 1994 he became the Officxer-in-Charge of the Moe Police Station where he spent two years managing the police station and working with the local community.

He was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 1997 and served until 2017 as a Local Area Commander across numerous Police Service ASreas predominantly in the Gippsland Region.

In 2017 he transferred into the Capability Department working within the Capability Management and Engagement Division and holds that position to date.

The APM honour citation notes: “He has played a key role in developing the frameworks and guidelines now in place at the Capability Department, all driving strategic processes to achieve a safer and more secure community.

“Inspector Major, throughout his career, has gained the highest level of respect and trust amongst his VICPOL colleagues and he has provided the community of Victoria with outstanding service.

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■ NARRE WARREN volunteer Mark Durdin has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours this week.

The Noble Park Football Club identity was cited for his achievements locally, and with Deaf Australia Football.

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● Inspector Chris Major APM.

Mark Wayne Durdin was named on Monday (June 14) in recognition of “service to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Mark was President of Deaf Australia Football from 20072016, and was a former Board member. He was made a Life Member in 2016, and became a Hall of Fame Inductee in 2019.

Locally, Mark has been Club Person of the Year at Noble Park Football Club.

He has been a Senior Tam Manager since 2012, Reserves Team Manager 2009-2011, Under 18s Team Manager 2006-08, Junior President in 2009, a player in the 1990s, a Junior Life Member in 2009, and made a Life Member in 2014.

He was a player with the South Australia Deaf Football Club from 1980-82, also serving as an administrator, coach, Hall of Fame inbductee and Life Member.

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Smoke-free Peninsula

The Whip Our Spy in Parliament

Dan attack backfires

■ The State Opposition’s questioning about Premier Dan Andrews’s serious injuries at a Sorrento beach house, gloriously backfired last week.

Shadow Treasurer Louise Staley called for answers to enquiries about matters including the Premier’s ambulance ride to Peninsula Private Hospital.

The Government outplayed the LiberalNational’s bid to make political capital out of the social media rumours that the Premier had been involved in a fight.

The Opposition’s episode looked a little like a Looney Tune where Marvin The Martian asks: “Where’s the Ka-Boom?”

Low road for Lou

■ Shaun Carney, Age columnist, says the “opposition took the low road, tempted by an opportunity it didn’t need to take”.

Rohan Smith, at news.com.au, said a theory on social media was that Mr Andrews instead must have fallen on stairs while drinking with close friend, trucking tycoon Lindsay Fox. 3AW commentator Neil Mitchell said he had spoken to Lindsay Fox who told him the pair hadn’t spoken for months.

Other pundits recalled that Ms Staley was previously convicted of drink driving in 2000 with a blood alcohol content of twice the legal limit.

One columnist indicated that the Ka-Boom might come in the form of defamation proceedings from Mr Andrews.

Honour for Glenyys

■ State Parliament identity Glenyys Romanes was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours on Monday (June 14).

Ms Romanes, a former MLC for Melbourne province, now has the AM postnominal in recognition of her service.

Amongst her many community service achievements, she started as a Councillor on Brunswick (Moreland) City Council.

Challenge in July

■ Liberal Party President Robert Clark will face a challenge at the State Conference to be held on July 24-25. The event was originally scheduled for June 5 but could not go ahead because of COVID-19 lockdown rules.

The ‘Labour’ Party

● Pictured (from left): Cr Kerri McCafferty with Arlo McCafferty, Mayor Cr Despi O'Connor, Cr Lisa Dixon, Cr Antonella Celi, Lyn Dawes (Safety Beach/Dromana Beach Patrol), Martin Dawes (Safety Beach/Dromana Beach Patrol) and Cr Debra Mar. Photographed in March.

■ Mornington Peninsula Shire, ■ Hastings and Rosebud together with local beach patrol, ■ Civic Reserve in Mornington community groups and Peninsula ■ Point Leo Foreshore (CommitHealth, is working hard to make the tee of Management) Smoke free zones will be clearly Peninsula smoke free.

This year to reduce butt litter, marked with signage urging people residents and visitors will be encour- to butt out before entering. Where age not to smoke in public areas. possible, butt bins or litter bins will Smoke free areas will be trailled be placed at the entrances of the zones. throughout the Peninsula.

Beach patrol, community groups Locations include: and user groups will help the Shire ■ Safety Beach Foreshore ■ Mount Eliza Foreshore monitor and evaluate the effective■ Rye Foreshore ness of the smoke free zones.

■ Shire offices in Mornington, The trial will run for six months.

■ “Women are being forced to labour in public waiting rooms and give birth in emergency cubicles,” according to Ellen Sandell, Melbourne MLA (Greens).

Ms Sandell told Parliament last week: “They are waiting days for urgent inductions and they are being sent home too early, resulting in increased rates of mastitis and infection.

“Midwives are regularly working 18-hour shifts without a break. My question is: what is the government going to do to fix this crisis, particularly at the Royal Women’s, in the short term and not just in a few years?”

Media declines

■ Jacinta Allan, State Government Minister, spoke in State Parliament about the decline of regional media, but didn’t refer to the decline of current advertising from her Govermont to media outlets.

“Wwe are witnessing the ongoing, sad decline of regional media newsrooms. This is ironic given we are in an era where there is more content than ever before that is accessible. There is more information available than ever before, but our regional newsrooms are declining. We have seen in recent times that Channel 9 regional has wound back their operations.”

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Ticks & Crosses

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Congratulations to Mr Brian William Petrie of Gembrook, a recipient of the Australian Police Medal in this week’s honours.

Cardinia Council was quick to set ✔ up a drop-in centre at the Hills Hub in Emerald for residents affected by last week’s storm. The centre featuresdspace for residents to warm up, charge phones and grab a tea or coffee. The Emerald Library, which is located next door to the Hills Hub, was also open for community use.

● Mary McGillvray Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is believed to be the first gallery in Australia to launch a TikTok channel, commissioning Mary McGillivray to make a series of videos that take a deep dive into their permanent collection, which have amassed an engagement level not seen on any other platform. Mary McGillivray is an Australian TikToker and video essayist making visual culture analysis accessible for the next generation. After graduating from The University of Melbourne with an award-winning honours thesis in Art History, Mary was accepted into Cambridge to further her studies.

When the pandemic hit, Mary had to stay in Melbourne – so she began making engaging, challenging, and comedic video content for TikTok about visual culture history. Within months, her TikTok channel blew up to over 345,000 followers. She is now getting requests from museums and galleries across Australia to host workshops and participate in debates about classical art history versus contemporary art. In the MPRG TikTok videos, Mary explores the MPRG collection with a contemporary lens, exploring themes around multi-culturalism, the uncertainty created by COVID-19 and Australian beach culture in short videos.

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A big tick to all first responders ✔ who assisted clean up the mess after the storms through last week.

Emergency crews in the Dandenongs and across the Mornington Peninsula were particularly busy. Graphic TV news reports showed the extensive damage.

Electricity supplies were disrupted for days.

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The citation reading ‘for service to the community of Hastings and Western Port’ spoke clearly about the Queen’s Birthday Honour given to Victor Charles Rodwell of Mornington. He has been Chairman of the Hastings branch of the Bendigo Community Bank since 2005. Mr Rodwell was Chairman/Treasurer of the Western Port Chamber of Commerce and Industry for more than 10 years, and is a former President. He was member for more than 20 years, being made a Life Member in 2014.

The Westernport Travel owner has been Treasurer of the local tourism association.

To celebrate their community part✔ nership, the Melbourne Football Club and the City of Casey are giving residents the opportunity to win a team signed Demons guernsey.

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Additional enrolment positions will be available for local kindergartens following the announcement of $2 million to construct a new Family and Community Centre in Clyde.

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Fatality at Moorooduc TYABB MAN, 56, DIES AT ACCIDENT SCENE ■ Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Moorooduc this morning.

It is understood a Mazda sedan collided headon with a Ford utility at the intersection of Stumpy Gully and Mornington-Tyabb Rds about 5.55am.

The front passenger of the utility, a 56-yearold Tyabb man, sadly died at the scene.

The driver, an 18-year-old man also from Tyabb, was transported to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.

The sole occupant of the sedan, a 20-yearold Mornington woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and ask anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

■ Any witnesses or anyone with information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppers vic.com.au

Footy returns Outer East games

■ Division 1 matches this Saturday (June 19). are: Gembrook-Cockatoo v Monbulk, Emerald v Belgrave, Mt Evelyn v Healesville, Seville v Officer. Berwick Springs has the bye.

Premier League games are: Woori Yallock v Beaconsfield, Doveton v Olinda, Upwey-Tecoma v Narre Warren, Cranbourne v Pakenham.

60 beds open at Hastings ■ The Bays Aged Care facility in Hastings has opened itsnew 60-bed redevelopment, expanding their overall capacity from 75 to 90 places for aging and aged residents.

The new state-of-the-art facility offers residents: ■ Private and Governmentfunded respite care, memory support and dementia care, ■ A new Dialysis unit for related treatments, ■ Additional rooms for sole occupancy and couples, ■ Improved dining and lounge areas with fireplaces, terraces, and courtyards.

Greg Hunt, Flinders MHR, said that the redevelopment will allow more aged and aging residents to remain in an area they know and stay connected to their local community.

“I congratulate The Bays Healthcare Group on this substantial redevelopment which will provide ongoing care and

Local Briefs Drugs, cash found

■ Officers from the Dandenong Frontline Tactical Unit came across more than they bargained for when they pulled over a rideshare vehicle in Clyde North last week.

The rideshare vehicle was intercepted by police on Berwick Cranbourne Rd for a routine check about 1.55am Wednesday (June 9).

A check of the occupants revealed the 21year-old passenger was in possession of alleged drugs and cash.

Police found and seized a quantity of alleged 1,4 butanediol otherwise known as GHB, methylamphetamine and more than $7000 in cash.

The Cranbourne man has been charged with traffick 1,4 butanediol, traffick methylamphetamine and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.

He was held over to appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court.

Tooradin charge

■ Homicide Squad detectives have charged a teenager following the death of Jason Langhans following an incident in Tooradin in March.

A 17-year-old Bell Post Hill boy has been charged with one count of murder.

He was to face a children’s court hearing.

Two other males have also been spoken to by Police and released without charge.

The charge follows an incident in Tooradin on March 21 where Jason was allegedly assaulted at a party on Station Rd. The 17-year-old passed away in hospital on April 10.

Women recognised ■ Two local women may now use the OAM post-nominal after being named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours: ■ Miss Margaret Joan Turner, Beaconsfield. For service to youth through Scouts.

■ Ms Julie Deirdre Watts, Mount Martha.

For service to literature as a publisher.

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● Greg Hunt, Flinders MHR growing capacity for the people ed by their friends, family, and of Hastings,” Mr Hunt said. neighbours.

“This expanded, state-of“This is an exciting new the-art facility will provide resi- chapter for the Bays, which I dents with the aged care services they need and will allow know has cared for the them to remain within their lo- Mornington Peninsula for cal communities, surround- over 90 years,” Mr Hunt said.

Honours for locals ■ A number of local people were honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours announced on Monday (June 14).

Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia ■ Mr Ian William HICKS AM, Toorak. For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic support for the arts, education and social welfare bodies.

Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia ■ Mrs Sarnia Ann BIRCH, Mount Martha.

For service to veterans and their families.

■ Mr Richard John COX, Tyabb. For service to the community of the Mornington Peninsula.

■ Mr William Joseph DOHERTY, Bunyip. For service to Australian rules football.

■ Mr Mark Wayne DURDIN, Narre Warren.

For service to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

■ Ms Emma Harriet GIERSCHICK, Edithvale. For service to the community, and to reflexology.

■ Mr Barry Leonard IRVING, Rye. For service to the community of Rosebud-Rye. ■ Mr Alexander Robert JOHNSON, Heatherton. For service to golf, and to the community.

■ Mr Tom McCULLOUGH, Mount Martha.

For service to the galleries sector.

■ Ms Florence Lesley McGURGAN, Parkdale.

For service to local government, and to the community.

■ Mr Ross McKENZIE, Rye. For service to cricket, and to the community of Rye. ■ Ms Catherine Elizabeth NORMAN, Mount Eliza. For service to aged welfare.

■ Mrs Dianne Joyce PATERSON, Springvale South. For service to youth through Guides, and to the community.

■ Mrs Margaret Dawn PEACOCK. For service to the community of Frankston.

■ Mrs Kay Lynette RANKIN, Berwick. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

■ Mrs Sylvia May RIDGWAY, Koo Wee Rup. For service to the community of Koo Wee Rup. ■ Mr Victor Charles RODWELL, Mornington. For service to the community of Hastings and Western Port.

■ Mr Patrick Hugh SMITH, Sorrento. For service to the print media as a journalist.

■ Mrs Lynette Elizabeth STEPHENSON, Pakenham. For service to the community of Pakenham.

■ There were no editions of The Local Paper on June 2 and 9 due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Advertiser accounts will be adjusted accordingly.

MPNFL fixtures

■ Round 10 of the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League is scheduled for this Saturday (June 19). Division One scheduled games are Mt Eliza v Frankston Bombers, Pines v Frankston YCW, Rosebud v Sorrento, Red Hill v Dromana, EdithvaleAspendale v Bonbeach.

Division Two games are listed as: Mornington v Pearcedale, Chelsea v Hastings, Langwarrin v Devon Meadows, Seaford v Somerville, Rye v Crib Point.

MoRE training

■ Modelling Respect and Equality (MoRE) training has kicked off, with 10 men and 15 women participating in the six-month program.

The training program is part of the Mornington Peninsula Communities Creating Change project. MoRE aims to support role models who interact with boys and men on a regular basis so they can challenge limiting and harmful stereotypes and promote respect and equality.

Honour for Ross

■ Ross McKenzie’s dedication to the community of Rye, and his service to the sport of cricket was recognised in the Honours announced on Monday (June 14).

He is a Life Member of the Rye Cricket Club, having served as President (17 years), Committee member, player and member.

Mr McKenzie has been a Committee Member at the Rye Sports and Social Club for 15 years. He is a former player of the Rye Football Club.

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COVID-19 public exposure sites ■ The latest list of public exposure sites has been published by the Victorian Department of Health.

As at last weekend, there were 128 listings, including ■ Docklands. Medibank - Docklands Level 7, 720 Bourke St Docklands.

■ Southbank, Boyd Community Hub 207 City Rd Southbank ■ Southabnk. Boyd Community Hub - Maternal Child & Family Health Services 207 City Rd Southbank ■ Southbank. Boyd Community Hub - Park play area 207 City Rd Southbank ■ Southbank. Woolworths Melbourne Square Shop 1/10 Hoff Boulevard Southbank ■ Southbank. McDonald's Freshwater Place Freshwater Pl Southbank ■ Taylors Hill. Coles Express 127 Gourlay Road Taylors Hill.

■ Taylors Hill. Taylors Hill Medical Clinic Shop 1, Cnr Gourlay Rd & Hume Drive Taylors Hill ■ Taylors Hill. Taylors Hill Medical Clinic Shop 1, Cnr Gourlay Rd & Hume Drive Taylors Hill ■ Taylors Hill. United Chemists Taylors Hill Shop 8, Corner Gourlay Road & Hume Drive Taylors Hill ■ Docklands. Potto Docklands Shop T1/201 Spencer St Docklands.

■ Thomastown. Rexel Aust 1/161 Settlement Road Thomastown ■ Hillside. Reform Health Osteopath 14/3 Gourlay Road Hillside ■ Thornbury. Souvlaki GR Thornbury 665 High Street Thornbury ■ Reservoir. Summer Hill Shopping Village - Summerhill Medical Centre Shop 18A/830 Plenty Road Reservoir ■ Burnside. Burnside Hub Shopping Centre - Chemist Warehouse Shop 18, 15-25 Westwood Drive Burnside ■ Burnside. Burnside Hub Shopping Centre - Thio Eyecare Shop Shop 9, 15-25 Westwood Drive Burnside ■ Burnside. Burnside Hub Shopping Centre - Angry Beans Cafe 15-25 Westwood Drive Burnside.

■ Hillside. The Sugar Gum Hotel 2 Gourlay Road Hillside.

■ North Melbourne. The Leveson Restaurant and Bar 46 Leveson Street North Melbourne ■ Hillside. Reform Health Osteopath 14/3 Gourlay Road Hillside ■ Taylors Lakes. Coles Express 410 Melton Highway Taylors Lakes ■ Taylors Lakes. mycar Tyre and Auto Sydenham 399 Melton Highway Taylors Lakes ■ North Geelong. Geelong Arena 110 Victoria Street North Geelong ■ North Geelong. The Sphinx Hotel 2 Thompson Road North Geelong ■ Craigieburn. Okami Restaurant D2/ 420-444 Craigieburn Road Craigieburn ■ Thomastown. AMPOL Cnr of Dalton Rd & Wood St Thomastown ■ Heidelberg. Coles - Warringal Shopping Centre Burgundy St & Rosanna Rd Heidelberg ■ Bundoora. Coles - Bundoora Square Shopping Centre Settlement Rd & Plenty Rd, Bundoora Square Shopping Centre Bundoora ■ Bundoora. Woolworths - Bundoora Square Shopping Centre Settlement Rd & Plenty Rd, Bundoora Square Shopping Centre Bundoora ■ Thomastown. BP Thomastown 72 Keon Parade Thomastown ■ Thomastown.

Bunnings Thomastown 11 Dalton Rd Thomastown ■ Reservoir. Marco Fine Food & Groceries - Reservoir Central Shop 8, 830 Plenty Rd Reservoir ■ Maidstone. Arcare Maidstone (Magnolia Unit) 31 Hampstead Rd Maidstone ■ Maidstone. Arcare Maidstone (Communal facilities) 31 Hampstead Rd Maidstone

Ne w sit es New sites added to list

■ Two new sites in North Geelong and others in Bundoora, Epping, Reservoir, Southbank and Thomastown were added to the list of potential exposure sites.

Most are Tier two sites requiring people to isolate, get tested and remain in isolation until they receive a negative test result.

There has been a detection of viral fragments of COVID-19 in a wastewater sample taken on June 10 from the sewer catchment serving a population of about 33,000 persons in the north-eastern suburbs.

T his new detection is of interest as there are currently no confirmed COVID-19 cases in that area but multiple exposure sites in and near the catchment.

The unexpected detections may be due to someone who has had COVID-19 but is no longer infectious continuing to ‘shed’ the virus, or it may be due to an active but undiagnosed infectious case.

Residents of and visitors between June 9-10 to the suburbs of Balwyn North, Bulleen, Bundoora, Eaglemont, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Kew East, Macleod, Rosanna, Viewbank, Watsonia and Yallambie are urged to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested if any develop.

The wastewater testing program is designed as an early warning system and a cautious approach is always taken when these detections are found.

The Department of Health has increased wastewater testing in the area and will continue to monitor the situation closely.

■ South Melbourne. The Old Paper Shop Deli 266-268 Clarendon Street South Melbourne ■ South Wharf. COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Pl South Wharf ■ Yarraville. 7 Eleven Yarraville Cnr Williamstown and Somerville Roads Yarraville ■ Port Melbourne. United West Gate South (Soutbound) 2 West Gate Freeway Port Melbourne ■ Maribyrnong. 7 Eleven Maribyrnong 32 Raleigh Road & Navigator Street Maribyrnong ■ Southbank. Chemist Warehouse Southbank Shops 2 and 3, 153 to 159 Sturt Street Southbank ■ Southbank. IGA Sturt Street Plus Liquor 151 Sturt Street Southbank ■ Southbank. Chemist Warehouse Southbank Shops 2 and 3, 153 to 159 Sturt Street Southbank ■ South Melbourne. Chemist Warehouse South Melbourne 310 Clarendon Street South Melbourne ■ Melbourne. Lanzhou Beef Noodle Bar 379 Elizabeth Street Melbourne ■ Melbourne. Sinjeon Food Sys Shop C2/550 Lonsdale Street Melbourne ■ North Melbourne. Twenty & Six Espresso 594 Queensberry Street North Melbourne ■ Flemington. McDonald's Flemington 260 Racecourse Road Flemington ■ Strathmore. Red Rooster Pascoe Vale 504 Pascoe Vale Road Strathmore ■ Glenroy. Bardali Dine Restaurant and Bar 82 Wheatsheaf Road Glenroy ■ Coburg North. Pho Noodle House 1087 Sydney Road Coburg North

■ Mickleham. Honker Burgers Merrifield Merrifield City, Shop 14/270 Donnybrook Road Mickleham ■ Campbellfield. Subway Campbellfield BP Service Station, 1489 Hume Highway Campbellfield ■ Campbellfield. McDonald's Campbellfield 1603 Hume Highway Campbellfield ■ Public Transport. Yarra Tram 19 19 Tram to North Coburg (Collins St/Elizabeth St (stop #2) to Coburg Market/ Sydney Rd (stop #33) ■ Public Transport. Metro Train Upfield Line Merlynston Station to Flinders Street Station ■ Public Transport. Metro Train Upfield Line Melbourne Central Station to Upfield Station .

■ Somerton. That's Alotta Donuts 2/882 Cooper Street Somerton ■ Melbourne. Probuild Construction Site 100 Queen Street Melbourne ■ Moonee Ponds. Chick Chick (Fried Chicken)/Sir Duke 97-99 Puckle Street Moonee Ponds ■ Mickleham. Everyday by BP x David Jones Food Merrifield 470 Donnybrook Road Mickleham ■ Melbourne. Levels 4 and 5 all areas 227 Collins St Melbourne ■ Preston South. Woolworths Preston South & Attached BWS 50 Plenty Road Preston South ■ Greenvale. Coles Greenvale 1-11 Greenvale Drive Greenvale ■ Thornbury. Psarakos Market 2/8 Clarendon Street Thornbury ■ Campbellfield. 7-Eleven Campbellfield 1603 Sydney Road Campbellfield ■ Craigieburn. Australia Post Craigieburn Central 340 Craigieburn Rd Craigieburn ■ Craigieburn. Australia Post - Highlands Shopping Centre Shop 8/300-322 Grand Blvd Craigieburn ■ Melbourne. Woolworths Metro Little Collins St 360 Little Collins St Melbourne ■ Melbourne. Aki Sushi 105 Queen St Melbourne ■ Greenvale. BP Greenvale 910 Mickleham Rd Greenvale VIC 3059 ■ Craigieburn. Craigieburn Central 340 Craigieburn Rd Craigieburn ■ Craigieburn. Quality Fresh Meats Craigieburn Central 340 Craigieburn Rd Craigieburn ■ Craigieburn. Fergusson Plarre Bakehouse - Craigieburn Central 340 Craigieburn Rd Craigieburn ■ Craigieburn. HS Quality Food Craigieburn Central 340 Craigieburn Rd Craigieburn ■ Craigieburn. Pinoy Tayo Asian Grocery - Craigieburn Central 340 Craigieburn Rd Craigieburn ■ Craigieburn. Fish Pier - Craigieburn Central 340 Craigieburn Rd Craigieburn ■ Docklands. Costco Wholesale Docklands 381 Footscray Road Docklands ■ Melbourne. Shannakian Fine Jewellery Suite 505, 227 Collins St Melbourne ■ Melbourne. Arna Setters and Jewellery Level 5, 227 Collins St Melbourne ■ Mickleham. Merrifield City Shopping Centre 270 Donnybrook Road Mickleham ■ Melbourne. World Shiner 227 Collins Street Melbourne ■ Melbourne. OPSM 233 Collins Street Shop 2, 233-239 Collins Street Melbourne ■ West Melbourne. Flagstaff Gardens 309-311 William Street West Melbourne ■ Docklands. Coles Spencer Street Outlet 201 Spencer Street Docklands ■ Melbourne. Officeworks QV Centre Russell Street Melbourne ■ Melbourne. Male public toilets 225 Bourke Street Melbourne ■ Reservoir. Healthy India 276 Broadway Reservoir

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Your Stars with Kerry Kulkens ARIES: MARCH 21-APRIL20.

COLOUR FAWN LUCKY DAY MONDAY RACING NUMBERS 2.6.3.5.

LOTTO NUMBERS 1.5.13.19.26.36.

This could be a very emotional period so take care that you do not upset others or yourself un necessarily. Some luck in your romance department and special news coming your way.

TAURUS: APRIL 21- MAY 20.

COLOUR RED LUCKY DAY. FRIDAY RACING NUMBERS 1.6.2.4.

LOTTO NUMBERS 9.19.11.45.22.3.

There is a possibility to earn more during this period and you could have a plan for your next holiday in mind already try to get your loved ones interested in it also.

GEMINI: MAY 21- JUNE 21.

COLOUR WHITE LUCKY DAY WEDNESDAY RACING NUMBERS 8.6.4.2.

LOTTO NUMBERS 1.5.16.24.40.22.

Some major moves coming in your career and you could be required to take on more responsibility. But first it's time to have some fun and enjoy life to the fullest.

CANCER: JUNE 22- JULY 22.

COLOUR RED LUCKY DAY. SUNDAY RACING NUMBERS 1.6.5.4.

LOTTO NUMBERS 13.15.26.24.40.33.

It is a time to get back to work seriously and start getting your ideas into practice. If you are planning a holiday make sure you have the means to do it.

LEO: JULY 23-AUGUST 22.

COLOUR ORANGE LUCKY DAY MONDAY RACING NUMBERS 1.6.5.2.

LOTTO NUMBERS 13.15.26.32.22.10.

This could be a demanding period. Your special skills of communicating are needed. Try not to overdo the travelling if you can help it. Give yourself a break now and then.

VIRGO:AUGUST 23- SEPTEMBER 23.

COLOUR GREEN LUCKY DAY WEDNESDAY RACING NUMBERS 4.6.2.1.

LOTTO NUMBERS 13.15.26.24.40.45.

You could be in luck in financial matters this period and someone will pay you what they owe you. In your love affairs things should be hotting up and more fun on the run.

LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 224- OCTOBER 23.

COLOUR DARK BLUE LUCKY DAY SATURDAY RACING NUMBERS 5.6.3.2.

LOTTO NUMBERS .1.3.15.13.20.11.

A very busy period in which you find yourself coming and going. A surprise contact from the past. Lots of problems but you will find the solutions.

SCORPIO: OCTOBER 24- NOVEMBER 22.

COLOUR RED LUCKY DAY FRIDAY RACING 2.5.6.3.

LOTTO NUMBERS 13.16.24.29.35.39.

Contacts from old friends or past loves is indicated. There is the danger of a jealous outburst creating more problems, if you let it happen.

SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 23- DECEMBER 20 LUCKY COLOUR PINK LUCKY DAY. FRIDAY RACING NUMBERS 1.6.5.4.

LOTTO NUMBERS 1.9.19.24.26.35.

Money matters will be more on your mind than usual.

Most will be able to cope with many surprises, there are usually pleasant ones. Something you left unfinished should be completed before starting anything new.

CAPRICORN : DECEMBER 21- JANUARY 19.

COLOUR GREY. LUCKY DAY MONDAY RACING 2.5.6.3.

LOTTO NUMBERS 13.15.26.24.40.41.

Better financial arrangements are indicated and a very good business or career opportunity is about to cross your path. A wish could be granted.

AQUARIUS: JANUARY 20- FEBRUARY 19.

LUCKY COLOUR NAVY LUCKY DAY MONDAY RACING NUMBERS 5.6.4.1.

LOTTO NUMBERS 13.15.24.40.33.21.

Friendships and love affairs bring many surprises expect the unexpected. Social scene is hectic and there will be many opportunities to spend time with friends and workmates.

PISCES ; FEBRUARY 20- MARCH 20.

COLOUR CREAM LUCKY DAY. SUNDAY RACING 8.9.7.4.

LOTTO NUMBERS 1.9.17.16.25.40.

Do not feel that any chance remark is aimed at you and is meant to hurt. Unwise to gossip or to repeat any gossip.

There could be a few changes to your travel plans.

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Exposure on Frankston line MAN BOTHERS TEEN GIRLS ■ Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a man exposed his buttocks while travelling on a Frankston line train.

Investigators have been told two female youths were travelling on the Frankston line when they were approached by an unknown man about 6.50pm on Saturday, March 20.

It is understood the man boarded the train at Caulfield, exposed hit buttocks to the girls and made inappropriate comments towards them before getting off the train at Bentleigh about 7pm.

Investigators have released images and CCTV footage of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.

He is perceived to be Caucasian, approximately 35-years-old, about 180cm tall with a shaved head, medium build and a tattoo on his right arm.

He was wearing light blue jeans, a grey tshirt, white runners and had a blue suitcase.

■ Anyone who recognises the man or has information regarding the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

● Police want to speak with this man.

Winter Festival at Casey ■ The City of Casey’s Winter Arts Festival is returning, until July 22.

The festival will showcase performances, events, workshops, film screenings, digital stories and exhibitions.

Celebrating its 19th year, the festival has come to embody the community’s passion for the arts and the vibrant culture that is the City of Casey.

The festiva includes a range of freeor low-cost school holiday options to keep children’s imaginations active during the winter holidays.

After the festival was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff is encouraging everyone to get involved in this year’s festival as the arts community recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Council recognises that the

● Noelene Duff, Casey Administrator arts sector is one of the many industries heavily impacted by the pandemic and this festival provides us with a fantastic opportunity to not only support and celebrate our local arts community, but also provide local artists and art groups great exposure and recognition,” Ms Duff said.

A launch party will unveil a centrepiece of the festival, a

giant replica of the Earth’s Moon by artist Luke Jerram.

Measuring seven metres in diameter, the dazzling giant sphere will be in Bunjil Place Plaza from Friday, June 25, until Sunday, July 4.

Artists across Casey will be taking part in exhibitions and have viewings in their studio spaces during the Winter Arts Festival, there will be free and ticketed events, and activities running at venues and spaces, as well as online.

Drop in to one of the Casey Art Spaces and see what’s new or meet and greet an artist to learn about their practice.

The Festival is described in a media statement as “the jewel in the City of Casey’s art calendar”.

■ Further details are available at the website: www.casey.vic.gov.au/ news/winter-artsfestival-2021

Daring rescue at Clyde ■ Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad have pulled off a daring rescue in stormy conditions in order to affect an arrest in Melbourne’s south east laqst week.

Investigators were in the Clyde North area as part of an ongoing investigation when they spotted two alleged offenders in a stolen vehicle about 7.20pm Wednesday (June 9).

The car was monitored by police until it was immobilized Maeve Court about 8.15pm.

GCS detectives, with the assistance of the Police Dog Squad, attempted to arrest the pair however both fled on foot into the Cascade on Clyde wetlands.

One of the men, an 18-year-old Dandenong North man, ran into a lake where he attempted to swim away.

Unable to swim, he called out to police for help before disappearing beneath the water on multiple occasions.

Detectives entered the lake and rescued the man.

About 20 minutes later, a Police dog located the second teenager lying face up in shallow water in a semiconscious state.

The 17-year-old Glen Waverley male was recovered from the wetlands before being

treated by paramedics.

Both men were taken to hospital where they were treated for hypothermia and other injuries.

GCS detectives have since charged the Dandenong North man with theft of motor vehicle and drug possession.

He was expected to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court.

The Glen Waverley teen was charged by Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives in relation to an aggravated burglary in Koo Wee Rup on June 4.

He has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

Council News ‘Climate Emergency’ at Dandenong

■ Greater Dandenong Council has declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency and is actively working towards emergency action on climate change.

The Council has developed a Climate Change Emergency Strategy and Action Plan 2020-30 to help the City of Greater Dandenong become a resilient, net zero carbon emission city with an active community prepared for the challenges of a changing climate, according to a City statement.

“Any items left on a footpath, nature strip or in front of charity stores are classed as illegal dumping unless approved by Council and can result in fines in excess of $6000 for those caught dumping rubbish illegally.

“Council has developed a range of initiatives to prevent and manage illegal dumping, including our Hotspots program, which focuses on sites with reoccurring illegal dumping. Illegally dumped items are investigated, and offenders are prosecuted under the Environment Protection Act 1970.

“Everyone has a role to play in keeping our environment clean and sustainable,” said a Council representative

Flinders Group spot

■ Following a recent resignation, Flinders Coastal Advisory Group is seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic residents with a keen interest, knowledge or skills.

Group functions include: ■ Assist the Mornington Peninsula Shire in the protection, future development and enhancement of coastal areas ■ Share valuable local knowledge and history ■ Participate in strategic planning for the coastal area, including preparation, consultation, implementation and evaluation of Coastal and Marine Management Plans, Master Plans, Precinct Plans and other relevant documents ■ Monitor, review, evaluate and appropriate regular adjustments to existing strategic plans and strategies.

■ Act as a key link to the local community and key stakeholders on coastal matters related to the Flinders coast.

An xpression of interest can be completed as an online form at mornpen.vic.gov.au/ coastaladvisory Hard copy forms are available via the Council’s Customer Service Centres, phone 5950 1000.

“Volunteers on Shire Advisory Groups are an invaluable resource of information and advice,” said Cr David Gill.

“Our coastline is enhanced by those that offer to help ensure that all aspects are considered for the maintenance, improvements and protection of our foreshore areas.

“Thank you for considering taking a crucial role in future planning, management advice and sharing community points of view.”

Help at Frankston

■ Frankston City Council says it continues to support businesses with an extensive range of supports, grants and programs.

Deputy Mayor Cr Nathan Conroy said the Council is aware this is a very difficult time for operators and their businesses.

Supports include: ■ Frankston City Business Mentor Program ■ Business Concierge Service ■ Shopfront Activation Grants ■ Other business grants Business operators can use this time to apply for other Frankston City Council and Invest Frankston business grants including Kerbside Dining Grants and Facade Improvement Grants.

Council's Director Communities, Dr Gillian Kay, said that Council's revitalised $9.128 million COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Package includes substantial funding to assist Frankston City's ongoing economic recovery. To achieve this, Council's proposed 2021-22 Budget allocates an additional $3.86 million to Relief and Recovery initiatives. www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Business/ Business_Grants

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Local Briefs Cash for D’nong

■ Greater Dandenong City Council has welcomed announcements of significant investment for the local area.

As part of the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program, a synthetic soccer pitch will be developed in Ross Reserve, Noble Park and funding for the redevelopment of Burden Park Tennis Club has been granted.

Greater Dandenong Mayor Cr Angela Long said the stimulus program complements the many improvements currently being invested in across the city.

“We are thrilled to receive this funding which will have lasting benefits for the health of our community through new and improved sports facilities,” Cr Long said.

“There is significant work underway throughout our city, and in particular through the work of our Noble Park Revitalisation Board.”

Lee Tarlamis, South Eastern Metropolitan Region MLC and chair of the Noble Park Revitalisation Board said “I’m really looking forward to working with the Board to deliver new projects and real outcomes for our local community.”

The Council has received $500,000 via the Victorian Government’s Suburban Revitalisation Program which has contributed to the delivery of the All Abilities Playground and the Douglas St streetscape upgrade.

The State Government has funded $1.75 million for the soccer pitch, and $1 million for the tennis club, which will be boosted by contributions from Council and the Burden Park Tennis Club.

Go Local First

■ Mornington Peninsula residents are being reminded to shop locally for Peninsula products as part of the Go Local First campaign.

First launched in July 2020, Go Loacl First is an initiative coordinated by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia that will run throughout 2021 and into next year.

The campaign highlights the vital role small business plays in our nation’s economy, in keeping communities thriving and creating local jobs.

Greg Hunt, Flinders MHR, welcomed the year-long extension of the Go Local First campaign to urge Australians to buy from small businesses in the Mornington Peninsula to strengthen our local economy and create local jobs.

“Small business is the heart of the Mornington Peninsula and our nation’s economy; and I encourage all Australians to visit their go-to people in their communities and Go Local First.” Mr Hunt said.

Southern FL games

■ Division One matches scheduled for this Saturday (June 19) in the Southern Football League are: Murrumbeena v Dingley, Cheltenham v Highett, St Paul’s McKinnon and Bentleigh, Port Melbourne Clots v St Kilda City, Oakleigh District v East Malvern.

Division 2: Murrumbenna v East Brighton, Hampton v Skye, Hampton Park v Keysborough, Heatherton v Chelsea Heights, Springvale Districts v Caulfield Bears.` Division 3: South Mornington v South Yarra, Doveton Eagles v Black Rock, Claytoin v Endeavour Hills, Narre South Saints v Ashwood.

Division 4: Lyndale v Dandenong, Hallam v Frankston Dolphins, Carrum Patterson Lakes v Lyndhurst, Moorabbin Kangaroos v Cerberus.

Casey writers meet ■ The Casey Cardinia Libraries are hosting the Casey Young Writers Festival on Saturday-Sunday, June 26-27, at Bunjil Place Library. The two-day festival brings exciting workshops, live readings, Q&As with Australian youth authors, spoken word poetry and more.

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Wrong way at KWR ■ Dandenong Frontline Tactical Unit officers have charged a man after he was found allegedly speeding on the wrong side of a highway in Koo Wee Rup. Police first saw the black Mitsubishi Pajero travelling on the wrong side of the South Gippsland Highway at an alleged speed of 150kmh around 12.45am on Saturday, June 5.

Officers intercepted the driver, a 34-year-old Drouin man, near the Pakenham bypass a short time later.

He underwent a preliminary breath test indicating alcohol in his breath and he accompanied police to a station for an evidentiary breath test where he returned an alleged reading of .193.

His licence was immediately suspended for 12 months and he has since been interviewed and charged with reckless conduct endangering life, speed dangerous, manner dangerous and other traffic offences.

He has been bailed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on September 8. His car was also immediately impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1050.

The driver was also found to be in breach of the directions issued by the Chief Health Officer and is expected to be issued with a penalty notice.

Honours List Top gong for Ian

■ Ian William Hicks, Director of the Mornington Peninsula Foundation, was recognised with an AM honour on Monday.

Mr Hicks, of Toorak, has been Chairman of the George Hicks Foundation since the 1990s, and established an endowment fund for the Australian Ballet. He has been a supporter of the National Gallery of Victoria and was MS Australia President.

Frankston youth busy ■ Frankston City’s Youth Service Team is maintaining vital connections with young people by finding new and creative ways to engage and support them during lockdown.

Ilya Grin, Council CoOrdinator Youth Services, said: "A little bit of rain won't stop us and neither will lockdown, as we continue to support and work 'closely' online with our young people from a distance."

Mr Grin said the Team is supporting young people with engagement through interactive and DIY videos/workshops on online platforms.

South Ward Cr Liam Hughes said: "The Youth Service Team has transitioned the Youth Hangouts to online, which have helped our young people maintain a sense of connectedness, ownership and empowerment. While we can't be physically together due to the lockdown, that doesn't mean our support stops.”

● Youth worker Wendy chats with Tab online.

Photo: City of Frankston

Hunt for L’warrin man ■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Lex Pierce.

The 40-year-old Langwarrin man is wanted on warrants in relation to multiple charges including serious assaults on police, threats to kill and other offences which occurred last week in Langwarrin.

Pierce is Caucasian about 185cm tall with a shaved head.

He is known to frequent the Langwarrin, Dandenong, Hawthorn, Cranbourne, Sale, Lakes Entrance, Traralgon and Seymour area.

Investigators have released an image of Pierce in the hope that someone may have information on his current whereabouts.

Anyone who sights Pierce or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au ● Mornington Peninsula Shire is calling on the Victorian State Government to protect thousands of spider crabs during their annual moulting event in June and July in southern Port Phillip Bay. The motion was carried unanimously by Councillors last month.

What’s On Emerging Writers’ Festival at D’nong

● Alice Bishop ■ Emerging Writers' Festival is back for its 18th year from June 16-26, and Greater Dandenong Libraries will bring the local workshops straight to homes via online events.

Each year, the festival brings writers, editors, publishers and literary performers together with the community for an essential part of Australia's literary calendar.

To ensure the comfort and safety of artists and attendees amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Emerging Writers' Festival is moving the 2021 festival online.

Originally planned to be held in Greater Dandenong Libraries, the Emerging Writer's Festival provides members of the community with an opportunity to access a key, educational and creative opportunity for all. By offering the same programs online, the community will not miss out on this exceptional event due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The festival develops, nurtures and promotes Australia's new writing talent, creating platforms for connecting writing communities and their audiences. Featuring two workshops and a spoken word performance, these fantastic free activities are not to be missed.

Members of the community are encouraged to join online for the 11 days of celebration, creation and learning with dazzling performances, spaces for connection, opportunities for professional development, and interactive, provoking discussions.

The 2021 festival will showcase the voices of tomorrow with more than 50 digital events, and will feature all new performances, projects and professional development opportunities.

Greater Dandenong's offerings include the Short n Sweet Short Story Workshop on Thursday (June 17) from 6.30pm, covering how to write a short story that sticks with a reader long after its finale. Hosted by Alice Bishop, author of A Constant Hum, this workshop will be delivered via Zoom.

On the same evening over on the EWF YouTube live-stream, After Dark will feature spoken word performances featuring some of the best up-and-coming literary stars: Wai Mun Mah, Jesse Oliver, Wallis Prophet, Penny Smits and Christy Tan at 7.15pm.

On Thursday, June 24, at 6.30pm join the online workshop A Body of Writing with Sam Van Zweden, author of Eating With My Mouth Open. Sam will discuss what it means to write about food and the body and how they intertwine with memory. This session will be delivered via Zoom. greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/ emerging-writers-festival

Helpers wanted

● Lex Pierce

■ Community members are invited to join the Emerald Museum committee.

Emerald Museum is a Cardinia Shire Council facility located within Nobelius Heritage Park, 5 Crichton Rd, Emerald. Both the park and museum are cared for by a committee, which holds a biennial general meeting to elect members.

Emerald Museum is full of fascinating items and records from Emerald and the surrounding district.

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Local Theatre Shows Please note: It is advisable to check dates and times with theatres before booking or attending these productions, due to unpredictability of pandemic restrictions.

■ Have You Seen It? Productions: 12 Angry Men (originally written by Reginald Rose) Until July 2 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.

■ Brighton Theatre Company: The Architect (by Aidan Fennessy) June 18 - July 3 at Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Deborah Fabbro.

Bookings: 0493 069 479 www.brighton theatre.com.au ■ 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.elthamlittletheatre. 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 ■ Diamond Valley Singers: The Addams Family July 9 - 17 at Warrandyte High School, Theatre, Alexander Rd., Warrandyte. Bookings: www.dvsingers.org ■ 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.encore theatre.com.au ■ Playhouse Players Inc: Around the World in 80 Days (by Jules Verne, adapted for stage

by Mark Brown) July 14 - 24 at 7.30pm with 2.30pm matinee on Saturdays at the Rentoul Theatre, 16 Livingstone Close, Burwood.

Director: Graeme McCoubrie. Tickets: $25/ $28. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/ BQIMV

Auditions ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Barefoot in the Park (by Neil Simon) June 20, 21 at 7.00pm at Heidelberg Theatre, 63 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Llaaneath Poor.

Audition enquiries: queen_styxia_89@ hotmail.com ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Terra Nova (by Ted Tally) June 26, 26 from 2.00pm - 5.00pm at 9 Bradshaw St. (off Buckley St.), West Essendon. Director: David Collins.

Auditions by appointment only: divcollins@gmail.com ■ Wolves Theatre Company: The Shadow and the Hue (by Michael Gray-Griffith) Open casting for October production. Expressions of Interest close midnight June 20. For further details and audition booking form, visit www.wolvestheatre.com - Cheryl Threadgold

What’s On Uninvited ■ The music of Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette will be celebrated and performed by Melbourne vocalist and musician Katie Weston, who will perform songs from the 1995 album Jagged Little Pill.

Melbourne Performance Dates: Friday, July 9 at The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne Saturday, July 10 at Cube 37, Frankston Performing Arts Centre, Frankston Saturday, July 17 at Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool

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Observations Percy vs Goliath

Published statewide weekly in the Melbourne Observer and all editions of The Local Paper.

Phone: 1800 231 311. Email: editor@MelbourneObserver.com.au

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021

ADDAMS FAMILY

● Wednesday Addams (Paris Dallow) at left, Gomez Addams (Matt Biscombe), Uncle Fester (Brett Harvey), Morticia Addams (Sophia Bubner) and Pugsley Addams (Kaisha Thomas) in The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy.

■ The Diamond Valley Singers present The And to make matters worse, she has invited Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy from the Beinekes to their home for dinner. In one July 9-17 at the fully-heated Warrandyte High fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, reSchool Theatre, Alexander Rd, Warrandyte. lationships are tested, and the Addams family In the kooky, upside-down world of the must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel managed to avoid for generations: change. pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are The Diamond Valley Singers will donate prothe stuff of their dreams. Nonetheless, this quirky ceeds from performances to International family still has to deal with many of the same Needs Australia and Open House in Ivanhoe. challenges faced by any other family.

Performance Details: July 9, 10, 16, 17 at Their dark, macabre, beloved daughter 8pm and July 10 and 17 at 2pm Wednesday, however, is now an eighteen yearVenue: Warrandyte High School Theatre, old young woman ready for a life of her own.

She has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a Alexander Rd., Warrandyte Tickets: $30/$25/$15 sweet, smart boy from a normal, respectable Bookings: www.dvsingers.org Ohio family - the most un-Addams sounding - Cheryl Threadgold person one could be.

Iphigenia in Splott ■ Red Stitch Actors Theatre opens on Friday, June 25 with Iphigenia in Splott featuring ensemble member Jessica Clarke as Effie who hails from the Welsh working class district of Splott.Understudy is Mollie Mooney.

Garry Owen has reworked the Ancient Greek play Iphigenia in Aulis, taking its theme of human sacrifice and contextualising it in the modern day, examining those who get left behind in the pursuit of power and profit, and the consequences of neoliberalism's war on community, morality and human dignity itself.

Stumbling down Clifton St at 11.30am drunk, Effie is the kind of girl you'd avoid eye contact with, silently passing judgement. We think we ● Jessica Clarke in Iphigenia in Splott.

Photo: Robert Blackburn know her, but don't. Effie's life spirals through a Iphigenia in Splott is directed by Gary mess of drink, drugs and drama every night, until one night gives her the chance to be something Abrahams with set and costume design by Sophie Woodward and Jacob Battista, lighting else.

Owen's new adaptation of the Greek myth is design by Rachel Burke, and sound design and said to drive home the high price people pay for composition by Daniel Nixon.

Performance Details: June 25-July 18 society's shortcomings.

Venue: Red Stitch Theatre, Rear 2 Chapel Through her tale, Effie becomes a warrior for the forgotten classes, a battle cry against the St., St Kilda Tickets: $31-$57. redstitch.net conservative social policies that create uncon- Cheryl Threadgold scionable situations for her kind.

● Christopher Walken ■ Percy Vs Goliath is a film that will remind viewers of the Australian classic, The Castle.

But while The Castle was a comedy with the serious idea of the ordinary man taking on the big boys, Percy Vs Goliath strikes a more serious tone, and is based on a true story.

Based on a 1998 lawsuit, Percy Vs. Goliath follows Canadian farmer Percy Schmeiser (Christopher Walken) who defends himself against a major conglomerate when the company's genetically modified (GMO) canola is discovered in his crops.

He and his family risk everything defending themselves against the giant corporation while representing thousands of other disenfranchised farmers in a campaign to protect farmers' rights and the world's food supply against corporate greed.

Percy is our Everyman, a humble farmer who grows crops and propagates seeds the way his family has down the generations, and his apparent ordinariness makes him an easy target for the huge corporation Monsanto, as Percy's success as a crop farmer is seen as a threat to their business model, so he is an easy target to grind into the dust.

But they reckoned without Percy's and his wife Louise's (Roberta Maxwell) simple but strong beliefs in who they are and their confidence in what is right and wrong.

When Percy hears of the global suicide rate of farmers who have been squeezed into crushing debt by big corporations, he decides he must fight on behalf of farmers across the world.

Eventually Percy wins through, but not without some cost. But more than 20 years after the court case, the real Percy and Louise still receive letters of gratitude from farmers all over the world - and genetically modified crops have not taken over.

In the film's narrative, Percy is brought to prominence by environmentalist Rebecca (Christina Ricci), and, like The Castle, it's a small town lawyer Jackson Weaver (Zach Braff), who takes the case all the way to the Canadian Supreme Court.

Percy Vs Goliath is a slow burn for the first 30 minutes but gradually hooks the viewer in until the final credits.

Walken gives a stunning performance as the film's protagonist, and Percy is a gift of a role for a fine actor.

As his supportive but assertive wife Louise, Roberta Maxwell radiates warmth and common sense, and there is a lovely mature chemistry between her and Walken.

In the movie world, youth so often dominates, so it's refreshing to see a high quality and thoughtful film in which 78-year-old Walken and 80-year-old Maxwell arethe stars.

- Julie Houghton

Zealot ■ Comedian and ABC podcast host Ange Lavoipierre is bringing her award-winning show Zealot to Melbourne on June 18 and 19 at 7pm at The Butterfly Club.

From Santa-based existentialism to Bible camp and a detour into Tarot, one-time believer Ange Lavoipierre charts the course from 10 year old evangelist to fully fledged heathen.

Zealot is Ange’s second hour of comedy, following the success of her debut, Final Form, which won a Best Comedy weekly award at last year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival before going on to sell-out shows at Sydney, Melbourne and Edinburgh Fringe.

Performance Dates: June 18 and 19 at 7.00pm Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Bookings: www.thebutterflyclub.com - Cheryl Threadgold

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Confidential Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

Better Off Said ■ Better Off Said co-founders Emilie Zoey Baker and Marieke Hardy are determined to bring back their revamped monthly spoken word event to the Brunswick Ballroom on July 4 at 5pm.

The line-up locked in for the July soiree features four readers who will reflect on ‘the words I wish I’d said’, including television host Myf Warhurst, journalist and podcaster Osman Faruqi, Walkley-award winning radio host Virginia Trioli as well as editor and arts worker Lujayn Hourani.

Writer Tony Birch will deliver a ‘living eulogy’ – paying tribute to someone or something still of this earth, while vocalist and instrumentalist Bumpy will present a moving musical performance.

Better Off Said is an opportunity to release some words, thoughts and reflections for the living and dead.

Baker and Hardy explain that the guests are asked to write and read anything that resonates with them – it may be poignant, sad, raw, political or funny.

“It may be a time to find closure or a moment to shout something aloud they wish they’d said. It could be an important message to someone special or a piece of history they feel their voice could have improved. This is an opportunity to sing their truths from the rooftops before it’s too late,” said Baker and Hardy.

Tickets holders to the June edition have had their tickets transferred to the August event (unless a refund is preferred), which currently includes a stellar line up of guests: Denise Scott, N’fa Jones, Samuel Johnson and Janelle Da Silva as well as a musical performance by MamaAlto.

Better Off Said donates a portion of their profits to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Date: Sunday, July 4 Time: 5pm – 7pm Location: Brunswick Ballroom, 314-316 Sydney Rd, Brunswick Tickets: $40 + booking fee Bookings: brunswickballroom.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Sisters in Crime ■ Sisters in Crime’s 28th Scarlet Stiletto Awards for best short crime and mystery stories is offering a record $11,910 in prizes this year.

Entries close on August 31.

“Crime does pay – at least on the page,” said Carmel Shute, secretary of Sisters in Crime.

“And writing is a lot safer than holding up your local service station, especially during a pandemic.”

“We’re thrilled that all but one sponsor has continued their support despite these financially fraught times – and that two new supporters have come on board.”

One of the awards is the Viliama Grakalic Art and Crime Award ($750) named in honour of the late artist, and long-time member, who bequeathed $4000 to Sisters in Crime.

Viliama Grakalic was born in Zagreb and trained in fine art. In Australia she became a prominent goldsmith and sculptor. Her work is housed in public gallery collections Australiawide.

In her later years Viliama decided to write a crime novel with an art theme, set in country Victoria. Breast cancer sadly took control, so as a pensioner she bequeathed “anything left over” to Sisters in Crime. At SheKilda, Sisters in Crime 10th anniversary convention in 2001, Viliama won the very first ‘Be Immortalised in Fiction’ competition, which means her name appeared in the next novel by Lauren Henderson, the international guest of honour and self-proclaimed ‘Tart Noir Queen’.

Shute said that several sponsors had also upped the amount on offer.

“Our 15 sponsors are a diverse bunch. What they have in common is an unswerving commitment to women’s writing. which has paid off in spades. Since the awards began 28 years ago, 3896 stories have been entered and 30 winners – including winners of the Shoe and category winners – have gone on to have books published,” she said.

Twelve collections of winning stories are available: clandestinepress.com.au Closing date for the awards is August 31. The entry fee is $25 or $20 for Sisters in Crime members. Maximum length is 5000 words. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Melbourne in late November, pandemic permitting.

COVID lockdown rules permitting, the 28th Scarlet Stiletto Awards will be launched at 5.30pm for 6pm, Friday, July 9, at the Melbourne Athenaeum Library, Level 1, 188 Collins St Melbourne.

Details and bookings: https:// www.sistersincrime.org.au/event/body-in-thelibrary-readings-and-28th-scarlet-stilettoawards-launch/ To download an entry form and a list of FAQs or pay the entry fee, visit https:// www.sistersincrime.org.au/the-scarlet-stilettoawards/ - Cheryl Threadgold

Morning Melodies ■ Silvie Paladino returns to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Morning Melodies on Monday, June 21 at 11am and 1.30pm.

Accompanied by the David Cameron Trio, Silvie will entertain audiences with songs from her vast repertoire including classics from musicals, hits by female vocalists and songs of inspiration.

Arts Centre Melbourne’s popular Morning Melodies started in 1985 when performer Betty Pounder and producer Sandy Graham decided it was time to make good use of an otherwise empty theatre on a Monday morning. Over 35 years later, Morning Melodies has presented more than 450 concerts Event Details: Monday, June 21 at 11am and 1pm Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Darkfield Radio ■ At-home audio experience, Darkfield Radio is back this month in Australia for its second season, Knot.

Part of the Tribeca Film Festival Immersive Lineup, Knot is a three-part immersive audio experience designed for one person which unfolds in three different locations in one evening, blurring the lines between real and imagined.

Produced in Australia by Melbourne-based company Realscape Productions, Knot takes audiences through three intersecting, interwoven episodes revolving around a traumatic event, questioning how inevitable anything is.

In the first episode audiences will situate themselves on a park bench, the second in a car, and the third in a room of their home. For the story to be complete, all three episodes will need to be experienced.

"Darkfield Radio Season One exposed audiences to the mysterious and supernatural inside their homes, magnified by Darkfield’s signature 360 degree binaural sound”, said Amy Johnson, producer at Realscape Productions.

“We’re looking forward to getting audiences outside of their homes for Season 2, in COVIDsafe settings of course, and pushing them out of their comfort zones even more.”

Ahead of the Season Two launch in Australia on June 25, Darkfield Radio Season One is broadcasting to homes around Australia for a limited season until June 20.

Darkfield Radio Season One was the first ever audio-only experience to be a part of Venice International Film Festival, before being nominated for various awards at Raindance Film Festival.

Knot will run from 5pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 25 to September 30.

Tickets are available at darkfield.com.au/radio Recommended for ages 14+. Over-ear headphones are recommended for the best experience.

- Cheryl Threadgold

Singing Swallows ■ Singing Swallows, written and directed by Melbourne based theatre-maker Romi Kupfer, is being presented at Theatre Works, 14 Acland

Street, St Kilda on June 23, 24, 26 at 6.30pm.

Singing Swallows is an intimate headphone experience designed to connect young people with those who went through the Holocaust.

This compilation of four Holocaust stories is created for young audiences between the ages of nine and 18 years, with each story focusing on four different journeys of Jewish children/ young adults during the Holocaust.

The stories, compiled from interviews with Holocaust survivors are voice recorded by young Jewish children in primary school.

In between verbal storytelling, performers on stage activate a recyclable set, bringing to life the personal experiences heard through individual headphones worn by the audience.

Romi Kupfer describes Singing Swallows as exploring 'what life was like for a young person during this time and how much they might've understood that their communities, identity and lives were at risk.

Performance Dates: June 23, 24, 26 at 6.30pm Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St., St Kilda Bookings: https://www.theatreworks.org.au/ program/singing-swallows/ - Cheryl Threadgold

Beauty and The Beast Jr ■ The Young Australian Broadway Chorus (YABC) presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr from July 8-10 at the National Theatre, St Kilda.

Inspired by the nine-time Tony-nominated original Broadway production and Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr will showcase a 70-strong cast of talented young performers.

The show will feature popular songs like Be Our Guest, Gaston and Beauty and the Beast written by Alan Menken. This family-friendly, 70-minute show will deliver a spectacular theatrical experience on the grand scale owing to the large cast and fabulous costumes.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr tells the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress.

If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed back into a Prince. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

American composer Alan Menken has written songs for numerous Walt Disney animations and musicals including Beauty and the Beast, as well as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Pocahontas. Menken has received eight Academy Awards, eight Oscar Awards and 11 Grammy Awards among many other honours.

Show Dates: Thursday July 8- Friday July 9, 11am and 2pm. Saturday July 10, 4pm and 7:30pm Location: The National Theatre Melbourne, 20 Carlisle St, St Kilda Tickets: $27.50-$38.50.70 minutes, no interval. Suitable for ages 6+ www.beautyandthebeast-jr.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Gazpacho ■ Peter Green’s Gazpacho works more as a tribute than a play. It serves as a requiem for the lives lost during the Spanish Civil War interweaving the words of Federico Lorca (Jim Daly) with vignettes of those who lost their lives, faced starvation and those sentenced to death. Whilst the Spanish references are specific and probably unfamiliar to many, the theme is universal.

One only has to think of innocent civilians suffering in war zones today.

The ensemble (Julie Dawson, Peter Green, Dion Mills, Louisa Williamson) take on the roles of the dead, soldiers guarding prisoners, the Republicans, the Nationalists and Communists.

We hear the voices of grieving mothers, of simple farmers and starving civilians. The short sixty minute duration of the play, however, limits the capacity to develop the pathos one would find in scenarios where an ideological discussion takes place against the backdrop of a death sentence.

Faye Bendrup’s direction made good use of

the simple set, four frames that could be easily moved to contain the performance space, and the lighting could be directed to accentuate single performers when needed or create atmosphere as required.

Original music (Faye Bendrups, Dan Bendrups) punctuated the scenes the feel of which might be considered more socialist than typically Spanish in flavour.

The influence of Lorca and his writing on those fighting in the Spanish Civil War is indeterminate though Green’s work poses an intriguing possibility about the power of poetry in this regard.

Lorca was abducted by Nationalist forces and executed in the Spanish countryside near the farm of Cortijo de Gazpacho. Along with Hemingway and Orwell, both of whom fought in the civil war, Lorca’s contribution to letters remains. This work whets the appetite suggesting there’s more here to be explored about the man and his work.

Gazpacho was presented at La Mama Courthouse.

- Review by David McLean

Gruesome Playground Injuries

■ The American playwright Jajiv Joseph’s (2011) brilliant, funny yet dark and complex play Gruesome Playground Injuries, performed at The Butterfly Club CBD Melbourne.

It is competently directed by Ellen Wiltshire and brought to the stage by Deep Cut Productions. This play is a non-chronological journey that begins 30 years ago and is about loss, love, pain and regret. Its disjointed structure is not chronological but rather by jumping around in time yet keeping to the same theme of hurt, pain, loss and regret ‘cleverly’ captures the human nature of memory.

This production provides us with some great young and exciting talent. The music was composed by Maddy Monja who provides music that creates an appropriate mood as a complementary background to the play. The music at times sounds dissonant with melodic fragments woven into the overall canvas, fitting well to each scene.

Rory Harman (Doug) and Marley Correy (Kayleen) provided the intimate audience with a delightfully balanced performance in their powerful, realistic interpretation of the characters they represent.

Harman and Correy sustained the audience’s attention throughout as the chemistry between them was exactly right, as they moved through a series of emotions over a long and sustained period. One almost feels Doug and Kayleen’s pain and suffering, and this engenders real empathy in the audience.

A most enjoyable and refreshing experience on a rather cold evening leading into fear of another COVID lockdown in Melbourne.

- Review of by Mary Downie

Cabaret Festival

■ The Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns to Chapel Off Chapel from 16 to 27 June 2021.

The festival features two weeks of atmospheric, seductive and soul-stirring entertainment. You can experience an entertaining night out and be enticed by the launch of brand new and exciting cabaret shows. Many feature original music and other shows feature music from your favourite singers such as Annie Lennox, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday and Beyonce.

Festival co-producer David Read says “Almost every show in this year’s festival is brand new. There’s a great mix of shows featuring songs from your favourite singers mixed with shows featuring exciting original songs and a dash of comedy. There’s a host of brand new performers you’ll be able to claim with pride ‘I saw them first’, mixed with iconic, established names – truly the best in the biz.”

The festival is brought to you with the support of the City of Stonnington and the Ron and Margaret Dobell Foundation.

Venue: Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran Bookings: www.melbournecabaret.com, phone 8290 7000 - Cheryl Threadgold

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Stateside with Gavin Wood in West Hollywood

Marquee Club honours John Blackman

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

Out and About

Blackers is back

■ At the altest Marquee Club luncheon at the Emerald Hotel, the entertainment industry came together to celebrate John Blackman and his four-year battle with cancer.

After having reconstructive surgery to the mouth and face, it has been a long and courageous journey for John.

Of course John enjoyed a remarkable career on radio and television with the hilarious voice overs on Hey Hey It's Saturday.

John was also a corporate speaker and M.C. for functions all over Australia. With the cancer battle, all of his work dried up to nothing and now he is fighting back.

We all came together to support one of the nicest guys in the business. Probably one of the funniest lunches I have ever attended. When you get Molly, Red Symons and John Blackman together in the same room, all with microphones, no-one is missed.

Stroke more likely ■ There's little doubt the pandemic is making a lot of people a little obsessive-compulsive about cleanliness.

However, OCD is a real mental health disorder that's about more than just washing hands. For adults dealing with a clinical case of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a new study finds troubling news about their brain health later in life.

Researchers say OCD patients are over three times more likely to suffer an ischemic stroke than those without the condition.

An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot interrupts the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. This is the more common version of a stroke, in comparison to haemorrhagic strokes which involve a burst blood vessel causing bleeding in the brain.

Overall, strokes are the second-leading cause of death worldwide, trailing only heart disease.

Still in truck morgues

● Pictured enjoying a chat after the Marquee Lunch: Molly Meldrum with John Blackman and Red Symons with the former Arts Minister for Victoria, Heidi Victoria, looking on and keeping the boys in check.

Mild, temporary inflation

Roger Daltrey fights back

■ The Who lead singer Roger Daltrey has joined the wave of rock musicians speaking out against woke culture and its effect on society.

Speaking with DJ Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the Baba O'Riley singer said that the "woke generation" is creating a "miserable world" for themselves and everyone else.

"It's just getting harder to disseminate the truth," Daltrey said.

"It's almost like, now we should turn the whole thing off. Go back to newsprint, go back to word of mouth, and start to read books again. It's becoming so absurd now with AI, all the tricks it can do, and the woke generation," he said.

"It's terrifying, the miserable world they're going to create for themselves. I mean, anyone who's lived a life and you see what they're doing, you just know that it's a route to nowhere.

“Especially when you've lived through the periods of a life that we've had the privilege to. We've had the golden era. There's no doubt about that."

Daltrey compared the woke generation with previous generations. "We came out of a war, we came out of a levelled society, completely flattened bomb sites and everything," Daltrey said.

"And we've been through socialist governments. We've seen the communist system fail in the Soviet Union. I've been in those communist countries while they were communist."

GavinWood

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

■ Over the past year, food prices are up 3.5 per cent, with eggs and meat up by over 5 per cent; gas is up 22 per cent and is expected to get even higher by this summer; lumber is up 250 percent; new home prices are up $36,000, with overall housing up 11 per cent; and new cars are up 9 percent, the highest in 68 years. Feeding the problem is the sharp price increase in commodities vital to our basic needs.

Microchip prices are up by 25 percent over the last year, hiking the price of items from phones to televisions to car parts. Meanwhile, increased corn prices will further impact a variety of food products.

The primary driver of the current inflation comes through money printing by the Federal Reserve. The Fed nearly doubled its bond purchases since the beginning of the pandemic, pumping almost $4 trillion into the economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said just last week that she is not concerned about it. The White House says that any inflation seen will be mild and temporary.

How’s this for confidence?

■ For almost half of all Americans, modesty may not be their best quality. A new study finds nearly one in two people believe they're the best person they know. In a recent survey of 2000 US residents, 81 per cent say they believe that humankind is inherently good. Three in four believe they themselves are fundamentally a good person. When researchers asked respondents how they would compare themselves to others in their lives, 46 per cent went a step further, admitting (in their eyes) they're "better" than everyone else they know.

The survey was conducted by One Poll and commissioned by Behold Retreats, a wellness company that specialises in the therapeutic use of plant-based medicines to aid in personal and spiritual growth. Looking at responses by gender, female respondents were less likely to think of themselves as good (67% vs 86% of men) and more likely to believe that humanity is inherently bad (20% vs 4% of men).

Time for early release

■ California is beginning 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," the outlet reported.

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," the AP said.

■ The bodies of hundreds of New York City residents who died from COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic remain in a series of trailers along the Brooklyn waterfront more than a year later, according to the New York Post.

Dina Maniotis, executive deputy commissioner of the Chief Medical Examiner's Office, told a City Council health committee that there are about 750 bodies in long-term storage at the "temporary" emergency morgue that opened last April, the paper reported.

Early in the pandemic, refrigerated trucks were used in many places across the US to augment capacity at morgues and funeral homes, which were stretched beyond capacity as COVID spiralled out of control.

"In the very near future, we will begin to notify all the families that we've been working with that we are now going to ramp our operations down slowly, give them the time that they need, and we'll keep the operation going as they need it," Maniotis told the committee.

The facility was meant to give families extra time to make their decisions during the days of broad lockdowns and severely decreased mobility. Some have reportedly requested their relatives' remains be buried in the city's potter's field, Hart Island, while city officials have lost touch with others, Maniotis said.

Plan ahead for 2022

● Roger Daltrey

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■ If you are considering coming over for a holiday to see the stars later on in 2022, then I have got a special deal for you. We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer and The Local Paper. Please mention 'Melbourne Observer' when you book to receive the 'Special Rate of the Day' for your advance bookings. Please contact: Jennifer at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

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Magazine ■ Irene Hewitt was born in 1922 and began singing at an early age. Irene was 18 when she became the resident vocalist in Tye's Radio Revue on 3XY, which was broadcast every Sunday night from the Princess Theatre.

The compere was Eric Pearce, and Irene sang Ida Sweet As Apple Cider as her debut song on the show. On many occasions Irene sang duets with Jack Perry.

She sang at many of the local dances and was also resident vocalist at the Coconut Grove Nightclub in Chapel St, South Yarra.

Around that time she married her first husband, who played saxophone in the band at The Coconut Grove. Irene also sang regularly at the famous Chevron Hotel.

In 1954 Irene appeared on the national radio show Australia's Hour of Song with Dick Fair.

She was a regular guest on ABC radio shows and sang on cruise ships.

In 1957 Irene was cast in the television series Take That which was a ‘live to air’ 15-minute school classroom comedy. It was one of the first comedy shows produced by Crawford Productions, a bit like Yes What, the old radio series.

Take That also starred English actor Phillip Stainton, Joff Ellen, Frank Rich, Keith Eden and Jack Perry.

Irene sang on many television variety shows during her career. Her film credits include Blue Fire Lady, Dimboola, I Live With Me Dad and Lonely Hearts.

During the 1970s Irene performed in Sydney night clubs as a comedienne and worked with

Whatever Happened To ...

Irene Hewitt

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM Jack Bowkett, from the singing group The Tunetwisters.

In 1981 Irene was cast as Mrs Swabb, the housekeeper, in an Australian tour of the Alan Bennett-play, Habeus Corpus. The cast included a great bunch of popular television actors - English actor Frank Thornton (Are You Being Served), Pat McDonald (Number 96) and Liz Burch (The Flying Doctors) .

There was a night during the tour when a leg snapped off the stage settee that almost everyone had to sit on. Irene madly searched around back stage in the dark and finally walked onstage with a paint tin which she popped under the edge of the settee and the play proceeded without a hitch.

She remained friends with Frank Thornton

● Irene Hewitt

and his wife and they always sent each other Christmas cards. Irene played guest roles in many television series including Prisoner and The Henderson Kids.

Irene loved music and was a regular attendee at the International Sinatra meetings. Some of her recordings were - When Johnny Comes Marching Home, I Didn't Know The Gun Was Loaded and One More River To Cross (with Don Harper and His Orchestra).

In 1997 Irene was a guest vocalist at a special fundraising concert for 96.5FM. It was a big show with Val Jellay, Clyde Simpson, Bruce Skeggs, David McGee, Ray Lawrence, The Creole Bells and many others in the line up.

Irene Hewitt loved life and when she was very ill she just refused to give in and slipped out of the hospital to visit her friends.

She passed away in 2004 and I attended her funeral. Long time friends Terry Gill and Carole Anne got everyone singing. Irene would have loved it and also the thunderous applause as the coffin was carried out of the funeral parlour.

One of the great singers and characters of the Melbourne showbusiness scene, Irene Hewitt.

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

National Portrait Gallery in focus

Living Memory- National Photographic Portrait Prize 2021.

The National Photographic Portrait Prize is a stalwart of the National Gallery's annual calendar, offering substantial cash and equipment prizes for professional, amateur and aspiring young Australian photographers, and the opportunity for artists to have their work shown in a national gallery alongside their peers.

This year more than 3000 entries were received, and the judges have selected 180 works for the exhibition of finalists, almost double the usual amount.

The NPPP winner will be announced on Friday, July 30, and will take home $50,000 in cash from the NPG and the latest photographic equipment form Canon valued at '$20,000.

The winner of the Highly Commended Prize will e awarded an EIZO ColourEdge CG2730 Monitor valued at $4000.

The winner of the Art Handlers Award will receive $2000 thanks to IAS Fine Art Logistics. A further People's Choice Award winner will receive $5000 supported by the David Roche Foundation.

Exhibition opens July 31 and closes November 7.

National Portrait Gallery King Edward Terrace Parkes,ACT

At Heide

From Sunrise Road - Bruce Munro Heide Museum of ModernArt will present Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road, the first museum exhibition in Australia of the work of internationally celebrated English/Australian artist Bruce Munro. Best known for his interactive, large-scale light installations inspired largely by his interest in shared human experience, the exhibition combines spectacular indoor and outdoor experimental artworks with intimate story-pieces, revealing the depth of the artist's practice and the breadth of his sources, from personal and philosophical to the literary and spiritual.

Exhibition opened June 12 and closes October 17.

Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Rd. Bulleen

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about our relationship with the natural world. In 2020, MPRG was successful with a Robert Salzer Foundation Acquisition Fund grant administered by the PGAV, to acquire a suite of 13 works on paper by Weiss.

The Friends of MPRG supported the acquisition with matched funding, enabling MPRG to acquire key works that provide an overview of the artist's practice from 1979 through to 2018.

Exhibition closes August 22.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve, Dunn's Rd, Mornington

Science Gallery with Peter Kemp

Monash Gallery of Art Stages: Photography through the Pandemic In response to the social, environmental and economic impact of COVID-19 global pandemic on Australian artists and society at large, MGA has commissioned artists Jane Burton, Cherine Fahd, Isobel Knowles and Van Sowerwine, Phong Ngo and James Tylor to respond creatively with new bodies of work for the exhibition Stages photography through the pandemic.

Photographers image the spaces between us, whether physical or psychological, be it through portraits or landscapes, within the domestic sphere of the public realm. The significance of work and leisure routines and the liberty of everyday behaviours we take for granted is never better understood than when the right and ability to do them is taken away.

Exhibition closes August 29.

Monash Gallery of Art 860 Ferntree Gully Rd. Wheelers Hill

MPRG Rosie Weiss - Collected Works.

Rosie Weiss is a Mornington Peninsula-based artist who makes work

■ Science Gallery Melbourne is the first and only Australian node in the internationally acclaimed Science Gallery Network.

It opens a new state-of-the-art gallery in June, offering over 3500sqm of exhibition space, a learning centre, a theatre, workshops and social spaces, designed to inspire young adults through art, science and innovation.

Since 2017 Science Gallery Melbourne has created exhibitions and programs in a series of disparate venues and pop-up sites around Melbourne from an historical gymnasium to the Melbourne School of Design at the University of Melbourne to an underground car park, a shipping container, the Maribyrnong and Yarra rivers, and city laneways, streets and public gardens.

June sees the Science Gallery Melbourne in its purpose-built gallery at the corner of Grattan and Swanston Streets, Melbourne, a gateway to the University of Melbourne's new Melbourne Connect innovative precinct.

Science Gallery Melbourne, designed by award-winning architect William Smart from smart Design Studio, offers over 3500sqm of spaces Science Gallery Melbourne opened Tuesday June 15, subject to COVID19.

Science Gallery Melbourne Cnr Grattan St and Swanston St | Melbourne - Peter Kemp

OK. With John O’Keefe Baby Bruno grows up

● Bruno Mars ■ Bruno Mars was born into a family of entertainers. Times were tough, and Bruno's first gig, aged three, was as an Elvis impersonator. He persevered as Elvis, took on being Michael Jackson for a while. His accomodation was his car parked in the slums of Hawaii, then his luck turned and hit records followed. Today, age 35, his fortune is estimated at $175 million and growing.

TV for man’s best friend ■ Now available in Australia is a subscription service broadcasting specific programs targeted to four-legged friends left alone at home.

For $7 a month dogs can watch stimulating programs of dogs - surfing, dogs relaxing, animated characters - even a human chef preparing delicious doggy treats. Details www.dogtv.com/australia/

Billy, coming your way ■ Popular UK wit, Bill Bailey, is due in Australia in November. He will perform in capital cities and major provincials. Part of his performance will be Bill playing didgeridoo. Tickets via usual booking agents - he is a class act.

Prickly problem ■ The fictitious Elite Average Games, seen on high rotation onTV, has hit a hurdle. Advertising Standards has raised a red flag on the spot showing a Kenyan athlete competing in the Bindi Walk. Viewers complained, and the TV ad had to be revised, deleting the name given to the name of the Kenyan athlete as it contradicted the Code of Ethics.

Remember Rin Tin Tin ■ Remember when TV was in its infancy, and you raced home from school to catch the latest adventures of Rusty and his four-legged friend Rin Tin Tin? Child actor Lee Acker played Rusty in the series in 1950, when his part came to an end Lee drifted in and out of bit parts in movies, became a carpenter and fell into poverty having spent all his earnings. Last month Lee died, and a group of friends paid for his funeral.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not FILM: ARMY OF THE DEAD (Streaming on NETFLIX): G e n r e : Action/Crime/Horror.

Cast: Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Theo Rossi.

Year: 2021.

Rating: R 1 8 + Length: 148 Minutes.

Stars: * * * ½ Review: Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble by venturing into the quarantine zone of a walled off Las Vegas to pull off a monumental heist, but only have matter of hours before they all face nuclear annihilation.

The Zombie genre has gone a long way since "White Zombie" (1932) with Bela Lugosi and George A. Romero's seminal 1968 classic "Night of the Living Dead" and his universally acclaimed follow up "Dawn of the Dead" in 1978, and this latest offering from co-writer/ director Zack Snyder, who made his feature directorial debut with the acclaimed 2004 remake of "Dawn of the Dead," and went on to helm such films as "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," "Sucker Punch," "300" and "Zack Snyder's Justice League," among others, has delivered a stylishly wild and insanely entertaining thrill ride.

Inspired by John Carpenter's "Escape From New York" and James Cameron's "Aliens," among others, there's something for everyone in the mix: a zombie movie, an action movie, a heist movie, and even some nostalgic family drama, all intertwined with an abundance of bloody confrontations and twists-and-turns, all led with a firm hand and soft heart by former world wrestling champ turned actor Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame, Blade Runner 2049 & Spectre), and aided by a bunch of rag-tag misfits that includes Ella Pernell, Tig Notaro and Matthias Schweighofer as the safecracker, to name a few.

Filled with jaw-dropping imagery, Zack Snyder has created a well constructed, well paced and an immensely gratifying zombie-horror popcorn adventure yarn, a diabolically R18+ fun and grandiose gore-fest of spills, chills, humour, slicing, dicing, chopping, running, jumping, shooting and munching mayhem, a shrewdly executed rollercoaster ride with an abundance of bite for horror and zombie fans, but most of all, a superior addition to the genre that respectfully and faithfully adherer's to the template set out by zombie maestro George A. Romero over five decades ago.

FILM: STOWAWAY (Streaming on NETFLIX): G e n r e : Sci-Fi/Drama.

Cast: Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Dae Kim, Shamier Anderson.

Year: 2021.

Rating: M .

Length: 116 Minutes.

Stars: *** Review: A three-person space mission suddenly becomes four when the crew discover an unconscious stowaway, but too late to turn back to Earth, the flustered stowaway has no choice but to accompany the trained astronauts throughout their journey, however, when an unforeseeable incident leaves only enough oxygen for three people, it puts the crew in a moral quandary and a fight for their lives.

Human expendability drives the core of this claustrophobic and immersive slow burning space drama that for the most part holds interest throughout as the steady build to its conclusion, a well made and visually stimulating adventure that seems to draw heavily from the universal space movie handbook, yet it make no apologies about any feelings of déjà vu, and for the most part with competence and success without flaw.

Stars Anna Kendrick, Tony Colletts Daniel Day Kim and Sharmier Anderson each deliver convincing performances with understanding, humour, empathy and believability, and are aided by superb set design and special effects as they ultimately reach out to the deep depths of space in their unexpected fight for survival, Co-Writer/Director: Joe Penna, whose previous credit includes the gripping 2018 survival tale "Arctic" with Mads Mikkelsen, has created a moody another atmospheric survival tale, an intimate yet at the same time an epic journey that is the total antithesis of such sci-fi fare as "Star Wars," "Star Trek" or "Alien," to name a few, relying solely on the human drama, and proves beyond doubt that journeys into space can be equally gripping without the aid of aliens, extraterrestrial creatures and space battles to make an unworldly thrill ride.

- James Sherlock

Rourke’s Reviews First Love ■ (MA). 110 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.

Initially set for theatrical release March last year, Takashi Miike's (Audition, 13 Assassins) energetic, highly entertaining action/comedy/ romance thankfully receives a much-deserved big screen release, and is a crazed, often hilarious cross between Martin Scorsese's After Hours (1985) and Kenji Uchida's 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 - ****

Deliver Us From Evil ■ (MA). 108 minutes. Now showing in selected cinemas.

Despite a number of familiar plot elements, this is an effectively dour, expertly crafted action/thriller that shows two anti-heroes fighting each other over very different views on what the true meaning of family is.

Hwang Jung-min plays Innam, an ex-NIS agent-turned assassin who has just completed his Tokyo-located final mission before retiring to the beaches of Panama.

In Thailand, In-nam's former lover is murdered after their young daughter Yoo-min (Park So-yi) is abducted.

Hearing the tragic news, In-nam travels to Thailand to find Yoomin, and to also investigate who killed her mother.

Unfortunately, the brother of the vicious yakuza In-nam recently assassinated, appropriately called Ray The Butcher (Lee Jung-Jae), has also arrived on the scene, wanting to exact bloody revenge.

Helping In-nam is transsexual Yoo-yi (Park Jung-min), a Korean ex-pat who has never encountered carnage like this in her life.

While the basic storyline plays to formula, the particular aspect which intrigued me most was seeing two men, both with dark pasts, interpreting through conflicting eyes, the primary reason which they feel justifies the inordinate amount of death and destruction they create.

While violent, writer/director Hong Won-chan (whose directorial debut, Office, was moody, absorbing, but uneven) presents quite a bit of the brutality around the edge of the frame or completely

offscreen (similar to Fernando Meirelles' underrated 2008 film, Blindness), but this is still not recommended for the squeamish.

Hwang (The Spy Gone North, The Wailing) and Lee (Assassination, The Thieves) offer convincing, deliberately opposed performances, successfully re-teaming after appearing together in the marvellous 2013 gangster drama, New World.

There is also excellent work from Park (The King, Psychokinesis) as Yoo-yi, which won him the Korean Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor this year.

Production values are exceptional. While there is too much in the plotting which prevents it from being truly original, and its slowburn pacing and quiet stretches will annoy diehard action fans, Deliver Us From Evil has a fascinating theme at its core, and combined with strong acting and first-rate action, is intriguing enough to provide solid entertainment.

Hopefully the extended Final Cut (running 114 minutes) will turn up soon after.

RATING - ***½

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 disappointing Ryan Reynolds film, Buried (2010).

Despite its one location setting, the film is slick and well-paced, zipping 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 - Aaron Rourke

Top 10 Lists JUNE 13-19 THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. THE CONJURING 3: The Devil Made Me Do It. 2. A QUIET PLACE Part II. 3. CRUELLA. 4. WRATH OF MAN. 5. THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD. 6. PETER RABBIT 2.

7. JUNE AGAIN. 8. TOM & JERRY: The Movie.

9. BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY. 10. MY NAME IS GULPILIL. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: JUNE 17: FAST & FURIOUS 9, FROM THE VINE, MINIONS: The Rise of Gru (3D & 2D), MY ZOE, PLAYING WITH SHARKS. JUNE 24: BUCKLEY'S CHANCE, IN THE HEIGHTS, THE HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD, THE SPARKS BROTHERS. JULY 1: ESCAPE ROOM: Tournament of Champions, HERSELF, LITTLE JOE, VIVO, WEREWOLVES WITHIN. JULY 8: BLACK WIDOW 2D, BLACK WIDOW 3D, EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: Leonardo The Works.

TOP DVD AND BLU-RAY SALES: 1. GREENLAND [Action/Thriller/Gerard Butler, Hope Davis].

2. NOMADLAND [Drama/Frances McDormand, David Strathairn].

3.CHAOS WALKING [Sci-Fi/Action/ Adventure/Fantasy/Daisy Ridley, Tom Holland].

4. Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE [Action/Fantasy/Adventure/Ben Affleck, Amy Adams].

5. BLACKBIRD [Drama/Comedy/Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Kate Winslet].

6. IN FABRIC [Horror/Fantasy/Comedy/ Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Steve Oram].

7. MINARI [Drama/Steven Yeun, Noel Cho, Yeri Han].

8. PIXIE [Crime/Comedy/Thriller/Olivia Cooke, Rory Fleck Byrne, Fra Fee].

9. RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON [Animated/Action/Adventure/Awkwafina].

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: CRISIS [Drama/Thriller/Gary Oldman, Evangeline Lilly].

COSMIC SIN [Action/Sci-Fi/Adventure/ Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo].

NOBODY [Action/Crime/Bob Odenkirk, Christopher Lloyd].

THE UNHOLY [Horror/Jeffrey Dean Morgan].

OCCUPATION: RAINFALL [Sci-Fi/Action/ Daniel Gillies].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: INDIANA JONES: 4-MOVIE COLLECTION 4KUHD: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: FOR LIFE: Season 1.

TRANSPLANT: Season 1.

UNFORGOTTEN: Series 4.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS: Seasons 1 - 4.

THE BILL: The Complete Season 16.

THE YOUNG DOCTORS: Collection One.

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Veteran Iris Walshe-Howling stars

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

Fair dinkum Evan ■ Moe based entertainer Evan Platschinda is fair dinkum about his music.

His most recent albums, Songs From The Past and Lets Dance, add to an already impressive collection of recordings that feature both popular songs plus his own recordings too. Evan is a seasoned traveller having performed at interstate country music festivals and remote outback locations.

His successful collaboration with his Band Of Mates trio has resulted in numerous gigs as far as the Kimberley region.

Evan credits his wife Florence in making his music journey possible. More info: https:// www.facebook.com/evan.platschindaGoo

Dreamroom online ■ Melbourne group The Dreamroom have signed a worldwide distribution deal with MGM. It means their recent album release What The Moon Believes and any future recordings will now be available on all digital platforms. The members Eric McCusker, Nikki Nicholls, Fallon Williams III and Rick Petropoulos are renowned artists who have all performed with Australian and international music superstars. More info at: https:/ /thedreamroomband.com.au/

New for Michael ■ Flying is the new single for Michael Waugh ahead of an upcoming album release and national tour. The song is an alt-country, 80s inspired tribute to brotherly love, the films of Spielberg, and The A-Team's B.A. Baracus, says his medial release.

■ The two-hander play Betty, described as 'a harrowing and humorous play born from the lived experiences of Jules Allen will be presented at Theatre Works, St Kilda, until June 19.

Set in Rose’s new house in a retirement village the two-hander play explores the story of a complex and unfiltered mother/daughter relationship, during a time when a mother’s inhibitions are being compromised by her decline into dementia.

Although their bond isn’t close, the daughter finds herself in a challenging position trying to care for her.

Directed by Julian Dibley-Hall and starring Jules Allen and Iris Walshe-Howling, Betty is Allen’s fourth play after her very successful 2019 work Slipped Through the Cracks where she was described

by Australian playwright Hannie Rayson as 'a playwright with enormous potential'.

Starring alongside Allen in this production is multi-awarding winning actor and director, Iris WalsheHowling.

Active in the Melbourne independent theatre scene since the late sixties when she was an ensemble member of La Mama Company, Iris has worked with numerous companies including as a founding ensemble member of The Contemporary Performance Centre, actor with Crow's Bar Cabaret, performer with Australian Theatre

Company Back To Back. Betty is a story for families. Allen spoke about the play having something for everyone, 'as the story is extremely relatable on many levels to many audience members’.

Dates: June 9 - 19 at 7:30pm Tue-Sat; 5pm Sun. Cost: Booth of 2-3 $90/$135, and booth of 4-6 $180/$270 + booking fee Duration: 75 minutes (no interval) Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St Kilda Tickets: theatreworks.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Very Hungry Caterpillar ■ The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show returns to Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, on Saturday, June 26.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller based on Eric Carle's books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is presented by CDP Kids.

The production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar – and an Australian cast bringing the books to life on stage.

Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show features three other Eric Carle stories – Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You

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See?, Ten Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Busy Spider.

The show is presented by the team behind the Australian tours of The Gruffalo, Spot, and The 13, 26, 52, 78 and 91-Storey Treehouses This project has been supported

by RISE – Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative.

Performance date: Saturday, June 26 Times: 10am, 12noon, 3pm Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St., Melbourne Bookings: www.ticketmaster. com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Yarra Valley 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 yarravalleywritersfestival.com - Cheryl Threadgold

Observations N G A T S S A Y S E S X U L A L E N E R A N G E E D L A S T E D A I D D S Y U D Y A N G R L E A R S E E S N D S L E D S S M O E S S A Y

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5.Why can’t the Premier/Acting Premier’s press conferences start on time?

4.Why do we have corkage when it should be Screwage?

3. In the current circumstances, how would we have ever found The Lone Ranger?

2. In London is Boris Johnson known as the Hair Apparent?

1. In a restaurant, why are the loudest diners always seated near you?

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Equal billing for Tiara classic ■ Class galloper Savatiano and Tofane share equal billing for the Tattersalls Tiara to be run at Eagle Farm on June 26.

Savatiano is coming off an unplaced run in the Kingsford-Smith Cup over 1300 metres, where she finished well back, but had no luck in the run.

Prepared by top mentor James Cummings, the mare as we know is better than that and will bounce back.

Tofane, from the Mike Moroney camp in Victoria, ran a good second to Emerald Kingdom in the BRC Sprint, over 1350 metres, back on May 22. On her day she is smart.

On the next line is the Golden Slipper winner last year, in Funstar, prepared by one of the best in Chris Waller, and always gives of her best. You can't leave her out, especially at the odds of $10.

Next is the John Thompson trained Sydney mare, Sweet Deal, who ran a good second behind Exhilirates in the Helen Coughlan Stakes over 1200 metres at Eagle Farm, at her last outing.

The Queensland mare, Outback Barbie, always gives of her best for the Tony Gollan camp, and despite missing the place, she is always a chance in something like this.

Last year's One Thousand Guineas winner, Odeum, prepared by the combination of Mick Price and Mick Kent at Caulfield, is smart and the duo certainly know what it is all about.

She is very good on her day, at $13.

One that impressed me also, was the smart Nudge, who won the Magic Millions National classic for the mares over 1600 metres back on June 5.

In the powerful Chris Waller stable she will be right in this at the big odds of $14.

Then you have the good Victorian mare, Brooklyn Hustle, who won the Proud Miss Stakes over 1200 metres at Morphettvile, back on May 15.

She is a mare with Jason Warren and Dean Krongeld at Mornington, and has a bit of class about her. Like all races the barrier draw will play a big part in proceedings.

● Gary Fennesy (left), David Hayes and friends. Racing Photos.

Astern is already the sire of a first-crop five length stakes winner.

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Prices up ■ Following up, on last week's announcement of stud fee changes at Darley, the Head of Sales, Andy Makiv, said "It's hard to think of a farm that's retired seven champions to stud in a twoyear period".

"To have these horses standing in Australia gives us the potential to embark on a golden era".

Top Stallion, Lohnro, at $66,000 including GST, still commands enormous respect among breeders.

Then there is Brazen Beau, a winner of the Newmarket Handicap, standing at $49,000, who has just had a breakthrough with his first Group One winner.

American sire, Frosted, whose fee stands at $44,000 (including GST), has two stakes winners, and another two stakes performers, from his first nine runners in Australia.

While Street Boss sired the Group One win-

Congrats. Gary ■ With a half-century of devotion to the thoroughbred industry, and to one family, has earned Gary Fennessy of Lindsay Park, the supreme accolade in the 2021 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards.

An assistant trainer with the Lindsay Park team in Melbourne, Fennessy received top votes in the Dedication to Racing Category of the Awards, and was also named the winner of the overall Thoroughbred Excellence Award.

Joining Fennessy on the winner's list at the staging of the SSSA was David Hanratty from Yarradale Stud in Western Australia, who took out the Leadership Award.

Former star, Queensland apprentice Mandy

Radecker, who overcame severe injuries that ended her riding career, did not stop her from continuing to work with thoroughbreds.

Radecker was named winner of the Horsemanship Award.

In the Dedication to Breeding category, Steve Brien, the former Stud Manager at Twin Hills Stud, in NSW, was rewarded for dedicating his life to the business he loves, in the Thoroughbred Care and Welfare category.

In the Administration and Ancillary Services section, Cassandra Simmonds of Magic Millions, renowned as the best "can do" problem solver in the business, received well-deserved recognition.

While so many of those nominated, have given decades to the industry, the SSSA also recognises those who are just starting out.

In that category was Jack Cripps, who works for trainers, Tony and Calvin McEvoy in Melbourne.

For Gary Fennessy, known throughout the Industry as ‘Bim’, the Dedication to Racing and the Thoroughbred Excellence Awards are recognition not only for his 54 years of devotion to one employer, but to his value to the team he works with, and to the industry.

After beginning his working life with Lindsay Park's founder Colin Hayes in Melbourne in 1967, Fennessy is now working with a third generation of the Hayes family at Flemington.

The runner-up to Gary was John Brady, a strapper, stablehand, exercise rider, and just about everything there is in a racing stable, John has done it all.

Brady, 84, started with the legendary late Tommy Smith, before Tulloch Lodge became that name.

And after almost 70 years, he remains an employee of Smith's daughter, Gai Waterhouse, and her training partner, Andrew Bott. I have known Gary Fennessy for many years, a top man all round, in racing and out.

Well done, Gary, well deserved.

ning son, Anamoe, who might just be the best two-year-old in the country.

Complementing the roster are sons of breedshaping sires such as, Medaglia D'Oro, whose highest-rated-son, Astern, stands at $16,500.

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Flaw highlighted at Ararat

■ A flaw in the rating system was highlighted at the Ararat meeting on Sunday, June 6, when former Western Australian 8Y0 Tell All-Lilyann Joy gelding On My Oath registered his ninth success at start 142 when successful in the 2195 metre Thank You To All Our Volunteers Pace for NR up to 47 class.

Trained by the Kate Hargreaves/Alex Ashwood team, On My Oath, a prohibitive $1.30 favourite led throughout from the pole to easily account for Steam Rolled by 21.2 metres returning a mile rate of 1-59.6.

I understand this is one of a team purchased

by South Australian connections to race in Victoria under generous terms of the handicapping system even though they have won numerous races and would be handicapped out of conlen-baker@ tention in their home state. bigpond.com Apparently this is not the first time this has with Len Baker happened in recent times, I also believe many horse people here in Victoria are not happy with this new system and would be hopeful of it being 3.7 metres away. Raced by a large syndication scrapped with a resumption to what previously of mostly Sydneysiders including Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron, Mister worked perfectly and fairly.

Fortunia returned a mile rate of 2-00.6.

Harness Racing

At Yarra Valley

■ The week commenced at Yarra Valley on Monday and Muscle Hill-Zioa Boko colt Aldebaran Zeus chalked up his fifth success in 14 outings when an easy victor of the Yarra Valley Toyota Trotters Handicap over 2150 metres.

Trained at Kilmore by Brent Lilley, Aldebaran Zeus with Chris Alford in the sulky strode to the front from barrier two shortly after the start and after bowling along at his leisure, gave his rivals the slip approaching the home turn to score by 11 metres untouched from Isaac H (three back the markers) along the sprint lane, with Kyvalley Barney a stablemate of the winner (one/ one from 20 metres) third 2.9 metres back after easing three wide on the final bend. The rate 205.1.

■ Lilley scored a double as ex-Kiwi 5Y0 Waterloo Sunset-Gee Abby gelding Gil Favor had taken the 2150 metre De Bortoli Trotters Handicap.

Driven by Kilmore’s Aussie Mifsud for wife Julie, Gil Favor stepped cleanly from 20 metres, moving to occupy a one/one position as the race progressed with stablemate Our Spitfire leading after two false stars.

Angling three wide running into the home turn, Gil Favor ran home nicely to prevail by 2.3 metres in advance of Baltica along the sprint lane off the back of the pacemaker returning a mile rate of 2-03.6. Dizzysjet was third 3.2 metres away after racing exposed.

■ The Eastern Generator Hire Maiden Pace over 1650 metres is likely remain in the memory bank of Mount Cottrell trainer/driver Jeremy Quinlan for a long time as he prepared both the winner Nuart ($121) and third placegetter Gotta Go Gladys ($56) in a trifecta which paid in excess of $7960.

Settling mid-field from gate two on the second line, Nuart must have made the final bend six wide before rattling home down the outside fence to gain the day by a half head in a tricky finish over the leader Pedantic, with Gotta Go Gladys a half head away after trailing the winner before gaining a split in-between runners on turning. The mile rate 2-04.2.

■ Rockbank owner/trainer/driver George Batsakis snared the 2150 metre Ashmores Smash Repairs Lilydale Pace with 6Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Ball Dancer gelding Oceanique in a mile rate of 2-04.1, leading all of the way from gate two in accounting for Deft Touch (one/one last lap) by 7.8 metres. Argh Me Hearty was third a neck back after racing exposed from the bell.

■ Andy Gath’s kept up his amazing record with former New Zealanders when 4Y0 Bettors Delight-Fortune Lover gelding Mister Fortunia second up in Oz scored in the 2150 metre IGA Liquor Pace.

Driven by wife Kate, Mister Fortunia was quickly away from an inside second line draw to possie mid-field, before going forward with a good turn of speed to lead at the bell.

Once at the head of affairs, Mister Fortuna defied all challengers to register a 1.5 metre margin over the early pacemaker Dreamers Delight and a death-seating Grizzly Montana who was

Ultra consistent ■ Shepparton raced on Tuesday, and Wahring trainer Shaun Kittel and owner Greg Fleming took the honors with a stable double – PetrockPerfect Bonus gelding Mauries Bonus taking the Katandra West Mens Shed 3Y0 Vicbred Maiden Pace over 1690 metres and Dawn Ofa New Day-Electrical Storm gelding Daylight At Dawn the 2190 metre TAB Long May We Play Pace, both driven by Ararat freelance Michael Bellman.

Mauries Bonus named after Greg’s late father raced in the open from gate five, outstaying his rivals to register a strong 4.8 metre margin over the short priced favourite Whiskey And Rye (gate three) which led, with Cheez (one/two – three wide last lap) third 1.7 metres away.

Ultra consistent Daylight At Dawn scored well after going forward from gate five as the start was effected to cross the polemarker Lottie Moon.Travelling kindly, Daylight At Dawn reached the wire by an identical 4.8 metre margin from Lottie Moon which had every opportunity to run him down, returning a mile rate of 200.5. Wayonbye was third 3.2 metres away after going forward mid-race to sit parked.

■ Seymour part-owner/trainer Don Gee combined with Lancefield’s Rod Petroff aboard 4Y0 Big Jim-Cullectakiss gelding Ideal Cullect to lead throughout from gate four in the Rich River Golf Club Pace over 2190 metres.

Given an easy time, Ideal Cullect kicked clear at the straight entrance to score by 5.6 metres in advance of Presidentslastlady which ran home nicely from the rear. High Flux was third 5.8 metres back after racing in the open for the final circuit. The mile rate 2-00.7.

■ Avenel’s Wayne Potter landed the strangely named Trot Pace over 1690 metres with former NSW 4Y0 Sweet Lou-Lady Waratah mare Geraldton Wax in a mile rate of 1-58.5. Driven

by Josh Duggan, Geraldton Wax first up in Vic led out from gate three, but after being pressured by Shania Tee (gate six), was restrained to allow her to assume control.

In a truly run affair, Geraldton Wax came away from the inside approaching the home turn, proving too solid at the finish for Final Bow which gained inside runs from mid-field to go down by a neck in 1-58.3. Wild Imagination after switching down to the sprint lane on turning from well back was third a nose away.

■ Naneella part-owner/trainer Col Godden’s ex-Kiwi 5Y0 Sportswriter-Kamwood Cully mare Sport Mental first up in Oz was successful in the 1690 metre Flourish On McLennan Pace giving Duggan a double on the night.

Given a sweet trip from the pole trailing the pacemaker Tophut Johny (gate three), Sport Mental used the sprint lane to prevail by a head in 1-57.9 from a game death-seating Dealmaker and Better Day off a three wide trail last lap who was a half neck away third.

Bold move pays ■ Former Mildura trainer Terry Gange who has spent the majority of his life in Sunraysia before

making a bold move to shift to Bendigo a few weeks back, was thrilled with the performance of 4Y0 Modern Art-Caro Ella gelding Mister Jimaringle to win the Aviva Communities Bendigo Pace over 1650 metres at Lord’s Raceway Bendigo on Wednesday.

Driven to perfection by Charlton based Ryan Sanderson, Mister Jimaringle starting from the extreme draw pushed through to lob one/one shortly after the start as American Tiger (gate three) led.

Pushed back a spot when the favourite Magic Mike after being trapped three wide from outside the front line went forward to race exposed, Mister Jimaringle coming off an eye catching fifth to Blue Chip Delight a week earlier commenced a move in the final circuit and despite being forced four wide on the final bend, ran home best to gain the day by 1.9 metres over Magic Mike, with Shawami Lass third 7.1 metres back from mid-field. The mile rate 155.4.

■ Yabby Dam co-trainers Anton Golino and Jack McKinnon snared the Haras Des Trotteurs 3Y0 Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2150 metres with beautifully bred Andover Hall-La Coocaracha colt Webster Hall. Making only his second race appearance, Webster Hall driven by stable reinsman Jason Lee possied one/one from gate two on the second line but was quickly off and running to park outside the leader Yankee Lover which led from gate five. With Lee dictating the tempo, Webster Hall coasted to the front over the concluding stages to win virtually untouched from Yankee Lover by 4.5 metres in a rate of 2-04.7. Could Dowitharain (one/one) was third 4.4 metres away.

■ Bannockburn’s Geoff Webster combined with Greg Sugars to land the 2150 metre Gold Central Victoria 2Y0 Pace with Cobber, A Rocknroll Dance-Star Crossed gelding.

Leading out from gate two before being snookered three markers as both Our Christiano (gate four) and Mach Assassin (gate six) crossed, Cobber finished full of running along the sprint lane to prevail by a half neck in 2-01.3 over Mach Assassin and Pas Guarantee which came from last to be four wide on the home turn to be 4.5 metres away third.

■ Sutton Grange owners Clive and Rachel Henderson were in the winners stall at Bendigo when their honest Kiwi bred 6Y0 Big Jim-Walk Of Life gelding Azza trained by neighbor Leigh Graham greeted the judge in the Sandhurst Stockfeeds Pace over 2150 metres.

In what was the “drive of the night” by Tayla French, Azza (gate five) settled mid-field in the moving line as Starvin Marvin led from gate two.

With an even tempo being set, Tayla risked the arm and sent Azza forward in the first lap with a great turn of speed to cross Starvin Marvin and lead for the rest of the journey.

Still travelling on turning, Azza defied all challengers to defeat Starvin Marvin along the sprint lane by 2.1 metres, with a death-seating Moonlite Drive third 2.8 metres back. The mile rate 159.2.

10-race meeting ■ Kilmore staged a mammoth ten race card on Thursday June 10 in freezing conditions, however the racing was keen all through the evening with mixed results including two local area winners.

■ Wallan trainer Ruth Shinn and son Chris scored an upset victory with 6Y0 Rock N Roll Heaven-Awesomely mare Righteously ($23.60) in the Momentum Gaming Pace over 1690 metres.

In a swiftly run affair, Righteously bred and raced by long time clients Justin & Stephanie O’Brien ran home of a four wide trail from last down the outside fence to gain a head decision in a slick 2-00.6 over Muscle Up Major which raced parked before dashing clear in the last lap after the pacemaker Crocrock galloped and fell.

Im The Mightygramps (three wide last lap) was third 2.5 metres back. Michelle Phillips took a heavy tumble and had to be taken to Kilmore Hospital for observation.

■ Romsey trainer/driver Chris Svanosio produced a smart juvenile by the name of Captain Coach to take the C & M Build Group 2Y0

Sulky Snippets This Week ■ Meetings for the week : Wednesday – Bendigo, Thursday – Ballarat, Friday – Mildura/Shepparton, Saturday – Melton, Sunday – Cranbourne, Monday – Charlton, Tuesday – Bendigo.

Vicbred Maiden Pace over 1690 metres on debut. Flying away from gate four to lead, Captain Coach, a Captaintreacherous-Glitterazzi gelding raced by a large syndication led throughout to easily account for David Miles’ Cocora (three wide to race exposed from the bell) by 6.2 metres, with Goodtime Shady (three back the markers) third 3.6 metres away. The mile rate 2-00.7.

■ Lara trainer James Warnock’s Bacardi Lindy-Eagles Image 4Y0 mare Caledonian Spirit (James Herbertson) led all of the way from the pole to capture the OKR 98.3FM Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres in a rate of 209.3.

Travelling on a tight rein thoughout, Caledonian Spirit may have been blessed to win as The Red Warrior outside him appeared to have him covered as the winning post loomed only to go off stride and out of contention.

Partytime which trailed the winner was second 1.3 metres back, with The Red Warrior third 9.5 metres away after galloping wildly.

Geelong victory ■ Geelong was the Friday venue and Iona trainer Michael Hughes was victorious with Orlando Vici-Commander Jewel filly Visionary in the 2100 metre Yabby Dam Farms 3Y0 Trotters Mobile.

With regular reinsman Rod Petroff in the sulky, Visionary raced by the Iona Trotter Syndicate settled three back along the markers from gate five and without going round a runner, flashed home along the sprint lane to blouse the leader Loveformoney by a head. Abundance was third 8.8 metres away after trailing the winner all of the way. The mile rate 2-01.7.

- Len Baker

Media Flashes ■ Jaime Martín is the new Chief Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Martín is currently Music Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

■ 3AW Remember When broadcaster Philip Brady celebrates his 82nd birthday today (Wed., June 16).

■ The Australian Marquee Entertainment Luncheon Club had to cancell its event with Johnny Young yesterday (Tues.). Convenor Jeff Joseph said flight schedules and other factors caused the cancellation.

■ Melbourne’s Jaymes Ruffinhas been working on Hollywood blockbuster films including Spider Man: Far from Home, and this year’s Godzilla vs. Kong.

■ Eugenie Kelly will return to Harper's Bazaar Australia as Editor-in-Chief, following the news that the fashion magazine will be resurrected in Australia by Switzer Media and Publishing.

■ Georgie Moore will relocate from Melbourne to Canberra this month to start a new role as a Federal Political Reporter with AAP. She will be based in the Canberra Press Gallery.

■ Harrison Johnstone has started as an Associate Producer at The Project. He had previously been a Television News Producer at SBS World News and an Associate Producer at Insight.

■ David Wu has started as a Digital Reporter at Sky News Australia.

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