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Court Lists Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court Plaintiff / Informant / Applicant vs Defendant / Accused / Respondent. Information Division.

Criminal Case Listings Wednesday, November 11 Unknown - Jones, E. Vehicle Impound Unit Traffic Camera Office - Traffic Camera Office v Hamze, Hussein. Melbourne Victoria Police - Clifford, M (40965) v Tippett, Jessica. UniGreensborough Victoria Police - Lazarova, M (45181) v Townsend, Paul. UniEpping Victoria Police - Hatherly, D (37022) v Dobbin, Craig. CiuDarebin Victoria Police - Wilson, L (40288) v Durbridge, Marc. Reservoir Victoria Police - Schofield, S (42440) v Thorpe, Colleen. UniReservoir Victoria Police - Brown, C (41029) v Najdovski, Jake. UniGreensborough Victoria Police - Kerr, L (42592) v Forshaw, Jordan. Dru-Fawkner Victoria Police - Peisley, D (42857) v Thai, Geoffery. UniEpping Victoria Police - Shell, T (43879) v Thorpe, Colleen. Uni-Reservoir Victoria Police - Winship, S (43330) v Nicolas, Rogelio. UniPreston Victoria Police - Smith, A (42460) v Messina, Charlie. UniMill Park Victoria Police - Smith, A (42460) v Messina, Charlie. UniMill Park Victoria Police - Maiwald, A (38235) v Nicolas, Rogelio.

Frankston Prosecutions Unit Victoria Police - King, S (43221) v Nicolas, Rogelio. Uni-Preston Victoria Police - Garlick, D (38598) v Tekin, Abdul. Uni-Diamond Creek Victoria Police - Cinar, S (44097) v Salmon, Remy. Uni-Reservoir Victoria Police - Smith, J (41887) v Rogelio, Nicolas. Uni-Preston Victoria Police - Charles, N (39184) v Dossetter, Jai. CiuWhittlesea Victoria Police - Tileva, V (43725) v Hall, Jhya. UniGreensborough Victoria Police - O'dea, M (42408) v Hunter, Simon. UniHeidelberg Victoria Police - King, S (43221) v Mcgrath, Caroline Patricia. UniPreston Victoria Police - Cleary, D (43595) v Wellington, Shannon.

Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Keglevich, T (39848) v Zaccagnini, Ricky Shane. Highway Patrol-Greensborough Victoria Police - Burrowes, F (35364) v Muscara, Guy Derick.

Highway Patrol-Greensborough Victoria Police - Groves, L (33643) v Zaatit, Abdul-Rahman.

Uni-Greensborough Victoria Police - Leonard, C (42839) v Laiosa, Carlo. UniHeidelberg Victoria Police - Tait, J (45147) v Dacey, Nicole. Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Tsimiklis, B (41738) v Ibbotson, Peter. Dru-Mill Park Victoria Police - Flinn, J (39798) v Nguyen, Henry. Highway PatrolGreensborough Victoria Police - Butcher, P (32541) v Ghosn, Youssef. Highway Patrol-Greensborough Victoria Police - Wilson, E (43935) v Dobbin, Craig. Uni-Reservoir Victoria Police - Flinn, J (39798)

Contents of Court Lists are intended for information purposes only. The lists are extracted from Court Lists, as supplied to the public, by the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, often one week prior to publication date; for current Court lists, please contact the Court. Further details of cases are available at www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au The Local Paper shall in no event accept any liability for loss or damage suffered by any person or body due to information provided. The information is provided on the basis that persons accessing it undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content. No inference of a party’s guilt, innocence or liability should be made by publication of their name as a defendant. Court schedules may be changed at any time for any reason, including withdrawal of the action by the Plaintiff/Applicant. E&OE.

Tessari, Giancarlo. Highway Patrol-Greensborough Victoria Police - Flinn, J (39798) v Peterson, Mark. Highway PatrolGreensborough Victoria Police - Clements, A (39613) v Chesterton, David. Highway Patrol-Greensborough Victoria Police - Clements, A (39613) v Singh, Harsh. Highway Patrol-Greensborough Victoria Police - Grisold, M (35830) v Hughes, Candace. Highway Patrol-Greensborough Victoria Police - Vereker, J (39552) v Fazzari, George. Solo Unit Victoria Police - Hand, T (45609) v Forbes, Luke. PcetEltham Victoria Police - Yon, A (43926) v Yadav, Sumit. Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Vella, S (28218) v Laing, Christopher. State Hwy Patrol-North Victoria Police - Wilson, E (43935) v Aravanis, Mark. UniReservoir Victoria Police - King, S (43221) v Mcgrath, Caroline Patricia. UniPreston Victoria Police - Tait, J (45147) v Balabanis, Steven. Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Petrov, D (27420) v Bider, Joan. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Petrov, D (27420) v Bider, Joan. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Petrov, D (27420) v Bider, Joan. Traffic Camera Office Traffic Camera Office - Petrov, D v Bider, Joan. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Petrov, D (27420) v Deng, Abuk. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Petrov, D (27420) v Panjratan, Sangeeta.

Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Tulk, F (27861) v D'amico, Kathryn. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Tulk, F (27861) v D'amico, Kathryn. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Tulk, F (27861) v D'amico, Kathryn. Traffic Camera Office Victoria Police - Gilbert, M (40458) v Seevaratnam, Radnaraj.

Ciu-Whittlesea Victoria Police - Mason, D (44637) v Morgan-Jones, Krystal.

Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Mason, D (44637) v Morgan-Jones, Krystal.

Uni-Heidelberg Victoria Police - Wilson, E (43935) v Dawson, Cameron. UniReservoir Victoria Police - Hall, M (44430) v Nicolas, Rogelio. Uni-Preston Victoria Police - Smith, A (42460) v Messina, Charlie. SocitMernda ● For more listings, go to www.magistratescourt. vic.gov.au

The Whip Our Spy in Parliament

Thanks, take an ad

■ The Local Paper was amongst media outlets praised in State Parliament after Suzanna Sheed (Shepparton MLA) proposed a matter of public importance to recognise the role of regional media, especially during the economic decline of the industry.

Speakers included Jacinta Allan (Bendigo East), Tim Bull (Gippsland East), Michaela Settle (Buninyong), Louise Staley (Ripon), Juliana Addison (Wendouree), Cindy McLeish (Eildon), Darren Cheeseman (South Barwon), Richard Riordan (Polwarth), Mary-Anne Thomas (Macedon) and Roma Britnell (South-West Coast).

They were all very lovely, warm and fuzzy words. Thanks for that. But the best way for MPs to support local press is to take a regular advertising campaign.

Greens take power

■ The Whip wonders if Premier Daniel Andrews is regretting his decision to allow local government elections last month, when he had the opportunity during COVID-19 to delay them.

The Greens are jubilant that they have increased their numbers: “We’ve broken our record of 29 elected councillors in 2016, doubling our representation in the suburbs and electing Greens to council seats in regional Victoria, many for the first time,” said a circular to supporters at the weekend.

“We’ve even achieved the first Greensmajority council in Australia despite a Somyurek-led push by Victorian Labor to wipe us out. News flash: we’re not going anywhere.”

MP in, Cr out

■ At Frankston City Council, Cr Steve Toms reported local MLA Paul Edbrooke to IBAC (the Independent Broad-based Anticorruption Commission).

In mid-October, Cr Toms wrote on Facebook: ““Frankston’s State Labor MP Paul Edbrooke has tried to inappropriately interfere with our local council election by targeting and harassing me on social media multiple times, without telling the whole story.”

Cr Toms stood for the South Ward in the local Council elections, but was not one of the three - Brad Hill, Claire Harvey and Liam Hughes - who were elected. There were 10 candidates, and Cr Toms polled just 4.53 per cent of the votes.Mr Edbrooke maintains his seat in Parliament.

Hold the phone

■ Parliamentarians are expecting an avalanche of complaints as the deadline for conversion to NBN approaches quickly.

NBN technicians will ease back on their work from mid-December to mid-January.

This may leave many residents without broadband services.

Areas in Victoria being warned that they may be disconnected are: Abbotsford, Ararat, Armadale, Ascot, Attwood, Bairnsdale, Balaclava, Ballarat North, Balwyn North, Beaufort, Beaumaris, Bellfield, Bentleigh, Box Hill South, Braybrook, Brighton, Brighton East, Broadmeadows, Burwood, Casterton, Chelsea, Chirnside Park, Colac, Cowes, Cranbourne East, Drumcondra, East Bairnsdale, East Melbourne, Eastwood, Edithvale, Elwood, Epsom, Essendon, Essendon North, Footscray, Frankston North, Greensborough, Heidelberg West, Invermay, Invermay Park, Ivanhoe, Jacana, Kallista, Keilor, Keilor East, Kingsbury, Koroit, Lalor, Lower Plenty, Lucknow, Malvern, Malvern East, Melbourne, Mildura, Monbulk, Mount Beauty, Newport, North Geelong, Parkville, Port Melbourne, Research, Reservoir, Richmond, Rippleside, Ripponlea, Seaford, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Sunshine, Tawonga South, The Patch, Toorak, Tullamarine, Ventnor, Watsonia North, West Footscray, Westmeadows, White Hills, Wy Yung, Yallambie.

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Ticks & Crosses

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Banyule Council is teaming with Renew to bring a discussion on the transition to all electric houses. Registrations include a two-minute questionnaire about experiences with electric homes. This is so the Council can tailor the session to users needs. Questions can be submitted to an expert panel.

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Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for wit nesses after a 19-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing Childs Rd in Lalor on Sunday night. The incident occurred when the man and his sister were on a pedestrian crossing outside the Lalor North College just before 7.30pm. The pair had already crossed two lanes and the centre median strip when the man was struck by the west-bound car. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the Epping man could not be revived and died at the scene.

The driver of the car, an 80-year-old Reservoir man, has been released pending further enquires. Investigators believe that a number of cars stopped at the scene but left before providing their details and so are appealing to those drivers or passengers to come forward. Anyone with information or dash-cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club will hold its Annual Gen eral Meeting at 8pm on Wednesday, November 25. “At this stage (subject to Government directions) we plan to hold the meetings at Chelsworth Park and also via Skype.

Further advice will be provided closer to date of meetings,” said a Club spokesman.

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Just sayin’ ... did you notice that two of the political candidates with larger ads in The Local Paper were elected to office. Richard Stockman chose a campaign in The Local Paper, and was successful in the Nillumbik election. Alida McKern took front-page ads in the Heidelberger edition, and won the Cheslworth seat.

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Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio has acknowledged all the staff, parents and students from schools across her electorate.

“Remote learning has certainly been a new experience for many Victorians due to this unprecedented COVID pandemic. ● Lily D’Ambrosio “We are throwing absolutely everything at this. It is the biggest public health challenge of our lifetime. Victorians are getting on top of it, and I thank each and every one of them.

On this occasion I particularly want to acknowledge Glowrey Catholic Primary School and Marymede College, for which I recently announced the success of securing funds from our non-government schools capital fund. I recently met with the principals— virtually, that is—Tim Kelly and Michael Kenny, to give them the good news. Glowrey Catholic Primary School in Wollert is excited to receive $3 million to build the third stage of the new school, which itself opened in 2019. Marymede Catholic College in South Morang will also receive $3.45 million to extend the existing performing arts area and provide for specialised dance and drama spaces for students to have a dedicated facility to use. In my electorate there is an enormous growth in enrolments and demand from students for a curriculum in performing arts.”

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Local News

Northcote Budget

Rail Trail praised ■ Danielle Green, Yan Yean MLA, wants to examine opportunities to progress the Mernda to Whittlesea rail trail.

“I am really pleased to see the work that is occurring on the Diamond Creek Trail—Diamond Creek to Hurstbridge - connecting into the Yarra Trail all the way to the city,” Ms Green told Parliament.

Consultation will take place on the Plenty trail hat will go from RMIT to Mernda through the Plenty Gorge Park.

“That part has been funded, but the next step—you have always got to get ahead of the game and do the planning for the next step—I actually secured planning funds for Whittlesea council to do a feasibility study some decade ago, and now it is time to dust off those plans again.

“We have got a new CEO in the City of Whittlesea, Craig Lloyd. He has come from Murrindindi shire so he understands full well what a great asset this would be not only for local people to use and get to the Mernda rail trail but to be active with their families.

“The City of Whittlesea, sadly, has the highest rate of heart disease in Victoria, and trails like this could really turn this around,” Ms Green said.

Preston Post ‘Invest now’

● Danielle Green, Yan Yean MLA

‘This Girl’ Can at W’sea ■ An upcoming free webinar series hosted by the City of Whittlesea in partnership with four other councils will get women moving in the right direction.

The Local Women Webinar Series, part of VicHealth’s This Girl Can – Victoria campaign, is a collaboration with Whittlesea, Darebin, Moreland, Manningham and Yarra Ranges councils and celebrates women of all forms getting active.

It runs from November 927 and features 15 webinars covering a diverse range of topics, engaging stories and local tips for getting active. And everyone who attends a webinar goes in the running to win a fitness tracker. Click here for terms and conditions.

The Whittlesea-hosted webinars, on November 12, 18 and 25, feature Lena Charles from Aboriginal counsellor.

Darebin waits ■ Results for the Darebin City Council elections were still not available on Monday (Nov. 9) when this issue of The Local Paper wnt to press.

The Victorian Electoral Commission website originally promised that results would be available “from October 31”.

That wording has now changed to : “Timelines will vary from council to council, and it is expected that all final results will be declared by Friday, November 13”.

Banyule and Nillumbik Councils have already announced their results.

■ Darebin Council has joined the call for urgent investment in infrastructure to drive economic and jobs growth post COVID-19.

The Building Communities, Connecting People: Northern Horizons 2020 report identifies a range of investments in Melbourne’s North to kickstart the COVID-19 recovery and provide the necessary infrastructure for the expected boom in population.

Darebin CEO Sue Wilkinson said the municipality was expecting an additional 60,000 residents in the next 20 years.

“Darebin is one of Australia’s fastest growing areas and a place people want to live,” Ms Wilkinson said.

Whittlesea Post No elections

■ There were no elections held throughout the City of Whittlesea this year. Three Administrators were appointed by the State Government earlier this year.

Test site moves

■ The Health drive-through COVID-19 testing station at Woodland Waters Reserve on Waterview Drive, Mernda moved to Mernda Station car park last Friday (Nov. 6). . Testing is available daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm at the new location.

Heidelberger Plan for climate

● Craig Lloyd, City of Whittlesea CEO

‘Reduce pokies hours’ ■ Darebin Council is calling on the Victorian Government to reduce the opening hours of pokies venues to lessen gambling harm as poker machines return this week.

“We want venues to be closed from midnight to 10am every day at every venue. Nothing good happens at a pokies venue at 3am,” said Darebin Council CEO Sue Wilkinson.

Ms Wilkinson said the Darebin community loses more than $81 million every year to poker machine gambling.

“We know these machines cause harm and that poker machines are disproportionately located in areas of higher socio-economic disadvantage,” she said.

Ms Wilkinson said that since pokies venues were closed on March 23, the Darebin community has saved an estimated $51 million from being spent on poker machines.

“Venue closures have helped people experiencing gambling harm get a break, and we want them to be able to continue to pay their bills and put food on the table long after COVID-19 ends.”

“Every dollar spent in these machines is a dollar that could be spent supporting our local economy in the COVID-19 recovery,” Ms Wilkinson said.

■ Banyule City Council ‘s Climate Action Plan outlines how it will support residents, businesses and organisations to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.

Key aim of the Plan is to achieve a carbon neutral municipality by 2040 and is designed to build upon Council's Corporate Emission Reduction Plan that was adopted in December last year.

To help celebrate the launch of this plan, Banyule Council is hosting a CAP Festival of Ideas webinar series that will start later this month.

Diamond Valley News Award winner

● Sue Wilkinson, Darebin CEO

■ Nillumbik Shire Council has won the prestigious Innovation (Metropolitan) Award at the 2020 Cities Power Partnership National Climate Awards held on Thursday, October 29.

With an outstanding selection of project finalists, the judges selected the Nillumbik Shire Council’s Hybrid Solar and Battery Off-Grid Community Stadium and Relief Centre project as joint winner with Brisbane City Council’s Metro Charging station.

Accepting the award at the virtual event, Nillumbik CEO Carl Cowie said the innovative hybrid solar and battery project was the first of its kind. It was declared carbon positive after seven months of normal operation.

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‘State can be whole again’ ■ Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announced lifting of more Coronavirus restrictions last Sunday (Nov. 8).

“Nothing about this year has been easy. But the hardest thing of all has been missing the people we love most,” Mr Andrews said.

“Collectively, we’ve missed the big moments and the small. Birthdays and barbecues. Special dinners and cups of tea.

“Those things we didn’t even know we’d miss – until we realised just how precious they really were.

“But we did it. Because staying apart meant keeping each other safe.

“Today, because of that sacrifice, our state can be whole again.

Families will be whole again too.

“From 11.59pm tonight, the boundary between Melbourne and regional Victoria will come down.

“The 25-kilometre limit will no longer be in place. And Victorians will be able to make up for lost time with loved ones.

“There’re some other changes too. The rules that currently apply to regional Victoria will apply to the whole state – wherever you live.

“For Melbourne, that means visits to the home will be relaxed – a little.

“You can still only have a maximum of two people to visit per day.

Going forward though, those two people don’t need to be from the same household, and they’ll be able to come at different times.

“It’s really important that people stick within these rules. The data is very clear on this: so many of our recent outbreaks were connected to home visits.

“Home is where we relax, where we feel comfortable – which is precisely why it’s so dangerous.

“There’ll be other changes for Melbourne too. Restaurants, pubs and cafes will be able to host up to 40 customers indoors and 70 outdoors.

“Gyms and indoor sporting facilities can open with up to 20 – subject to strict density limits. Indoor sport for those 18 and under can recommence.

“Indoor religious ceremonies will be increased to 20, with 50 allowed outside. The same numbers will apply to funerals, but there’s no change to weddings – for now.

“Community spaces like libraries or RSLs and neighbourhood houses can have up to 20 indoors, with groups of up to 10.

“And accommodation will be able to open – because frankly, Victorians have earned a break.

“There are some other changes that we’ve been able to bring forward.

“From tonight, and across the state, indoor entertainment venues will be able to open with 20 people per space.

“That means movie theatres, galleries, museums and music halls will now be able to open.

“Something that I know will mean a whole lot to a whole lot of families, the rules around visiting aged care and hospitals will also be relaxed.

“Instead of a specific number of visitors – a household will be able to visit together. Once per day and limited to two hours.

Cases by local government areas

● Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday.

“Those under 16 will also be Professor Brett Sutton, Chief able to visit hospitals. And the time Health Officer, said on Sunday: limit for partners visiting mater“Victoria has recorded no new cases of Coronavirus since yesnity wards will no longer exist.

“Individual hospitals and facili- terday, with the total number of ties though may continue to have cases now at 20,345.

“There have been no new their own policies – reflecting the needs of their patients and what- deaths from COVID-19 reported ever the virus might be doing in since yesterday. To date, 819 people have died from our community.

“Reflecting the progress we’ve Coronavirus in Victoria.

“This is the ninth straight day made – the State of Disaster will not be renewed. But because the where Victoria has recorded zero virus is still very much with us, daily new cases or deaths.

“Today is another important the State of Emergency will be extended until December 6 to allow milestone with no active the Chief Health Officer’s direc- coronavirus cases remaining among healthcare workers. tions to remain in force.

“The average number of cases “From November 22 – and in diagnosed in the last 14 days ( line with the public health advice – Victoria is on track to reach the Oct. 25– Nov. 7 for metropolitan Last Step in our roadmap towards Melbourne is 0.4 and regional Victoria is zero. The rolling daily reopening.

“Private gatherings will be able average case number is calculated by averaging out the numto increase to 10 people. of new cases over the past 14 “Gatherings for religious ser- ber days. vices, weddings and funerals will The total number of cases from also increase too. an unknown in the last 14 “Our hospitality venues will be days (Oct. 23source – Nov. 5) is 2 for able to have up to 100 indoors, 200 metropolitan Melbourne and zero outside. from regional Victoria. The 14“There’ll also be increases for day period for the source of acother indoor venues like cinemas quisition data ends 48 hours earand gym and galleries. lier than the 14-day period used to “More detail about other calculate the new case average changes will be made available due to the time required to fully online. Of course, in getting there investigate a case and assign its – we’ll continue to rely on the ad- mode of acquisition. vice of our public health experts.

There are no active cases “And we’ll continue to rely on linked to an outbreak in the efforts of every Victorian.

Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

“By now everyone knows the 50,147 tests have been processed drill when it comes to keeping safe from that area since Tuesday, – so I won’t waste words. But I October 20. will say this: A total of 2,192 test results were “We have worked so hard. We processed yesterday and a further have given up so much. And to- 377 tests were processed this gether, we’ve come so far. morning from northern suburbs “We’ve got to protect it. So, testing sites in the local governlet’s stay safe, stay open – and ment areas of Banyule, Darebin, keep going,” Mr Andrews said.

Hume, Moreland and Nillumbik.

■ The Department of Health and Human Services has published statistics of Coronavirus cases by local government areas: ■ Greater Dandenong, 541 (2 active cases) ■ Casey, 1061 (1) ■ Monash, 337 (1) ■ Wyndham, 2265 ■ Alpine, 1 ■ Ararat, 7 ■ Ballarat, 58 ■ Banyule, 449 ■ Bass Coast, 10 ■ Baw Baw, 16 ■ Bayside, 247 ■ Benalla, 3 ■ Boroondara, 272 ■ Brimbank, 2014 ■ Buloke, 0 ■ Campaspe, 11 ■ Cardinia, 204 ■ Central Goldfields, 2 ■ Colac Otway, 137 ■ Corangamite, 3 ■ Darebin, 669 ■ East Gippsland, 7 ■ Frankston, 249 ■ Gannawarra, 2 ■ Glen Eira, 232 ■ Glenelg, 20 ■ Golden Plains, 20 ■ Greater Bendigo, 98, ■ Greater Geelong, 363 ■ Greater Shepparton, 52 ■ Hepburn, 2 ■ Hindmarsh, 0 ■ Hobsons Bay, 505 ■ Horsham, 14 ■ Hume, 1661 ■ Indigo, 1 ■ Interstate, 97 ■ Kingston, 299 ■ Knox, 166 ■ Latrobe, 56 ■ Loddon, 5 ■ Macedon Ranges, 57 ■ Manningham, 168 ■ Mansfield, 10 ■ Maribyrnong, 596 ■ Maroondah, 104 ■ Melbourne, 885 ■ Melton, 1157 ■ Mildura, 6 ■ Mitchell, 89 ■ Moira, 11 ■ Moonee Valley,. 813 ■ Moorabool, 38 ■ Moreland, 1050 ■ Mornington Peninsula,183 ■ Mount Alexander, 9 ■ Moyne, 2 ■ Murrindindi, 9 ■ Nillumbik, 136 ■ Northern Grampians, 3 ■ Overseas, 4 ■ Port Phillip, 295 ■ Pyrenees, 3 ■ Queenscliffe, 2 ■ South Gippsland, 11 ■ Southern Grampians, 2 ■ Stonnington, 259 ■ Strathbogie, 2 ■ Surf Coast, 15 ■ Swan Hill, 5 ■ Towong, 0 ■ Unknown, 92 ■ Wangaratta, 2 ■ Warrnambool, 13 ■ Wellington, 16 ■ West Wimmera, 1 ■ Whitehorse, 217 ■ Whittlesea, 1210 ■ Wodonga, 2 ■ Yarra, 463 ■ Yarra Ranges, 248 ■ Yarriambiack, 1 ■ Total, 20345 (4)

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Local Elections

Results at Darebin ■ Darebin Council election results were released on Monday (Nov. 9) by the Victorian Electoral Commission: Central Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: MESSINA, Lina Enrolment: 12174 Formal votes: 9255 Informal votes: 328 (3.42% of the total votes) Votes counted: 9583 (78.72% of the total enrolment) First preference votes MESSINA, Lina. 2339.

25.27% CAMERON, Brendan John.

457. 4.94% HASSAN, Omar. 808. 8.73% GONIS, Peter. 1249. 13.50% SURIYAKUMARAN, Nalliah 214. 2.31% SHEN, Jim. 1226. 13.25% WALTERS, Craig. 571. 6.17% KENNEDY, Esther 2391 25.83% Votes after distribution MESSINA, Lina. 4712.

50.91% KENNEDY, Esther. 4543.

49.09% ★ North Central Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: WILLIAMS, Julie Enrolment: 12266 Formal votes: 9279 Informal votes: 331 (3.44% of the total votes) Votes counted: 9610 (78.35% of the total enrolment) First preference votes WILLIAMS, Julie. 3049.

32.86% PASCUZZI, Benny. 967.

10.42% EVANS, Seb. 740. 7.97% SULLIVAN, Jessica. 1212.

13.06% MADDINENI, Alice. 321.

3.46% TRIANTAFILLIDIS, Melanie. 617. 6.65% KEEL, Monique. 1768.

19.05% KENNEY-SHEN, Louise. 605 6.52% Votes after distribution WILLIAMS, Julie. 5441.

58.64% KEEL, Monique. 3838.

41.36% ★ North East Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: LAURENCE, Tim Enrolment: 12313 Formal votes: 9692 Informal votes: 363 (3.61% of the total votes) Votes counted: 10055 (81.66% of the total enrolment) First preference votes SINGH, Kush. 426. 4.40% CHIMINELLO, Greg. 737.

7.60% TAIR, Lutvi. 308. 3.18% LAURENCE, Tim. 3371 34.78% EDWARDS, Bryony. 1438.

14.84% CURSIO, Adam. 1917. 19.78% LEE, Dave. 648. 6.69% CHANG, Steven. 847. 8.74% Results for single vacancy after distribution of preferences Votes after distribution LAURENCE, Tim. 5503.

56.78% CURSIO, Adam. 4189. 43.22% ★ North West Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: GRECO, Gaetano Enrolment: 12701

Formal votes: 10076 Informal votes: 383 (3.66% of the total votes) Votes counted: 10459 (82.35% of the total enrolment) First preference votes LAHIFF-JENKINS, Carmen 1913. 18.99% WILMOT, Alec. 719. 7.14% BOTTOMLEY, Adam. 570.

5.66% LEITCH, Douglas. 977. 9.70% GRECO, Gaetano. 4014.

39.84% KOTANIDIS, Sofia. 1883.

18.69% Votes after distribution LAHIFF-JENKINS, Carmen 3985. 39.55% GRECO, Gaetano. 6091.

60.45% ★ South Central Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: RENNIE, Susan Enrolment: 13109 Formal votes: 10027 Informal votes: 310 (3.00% of the total votes) Votes counted: 10337 (78.85% of the total enrolment) First preference votes RENNIE, Susan. 3564. 35.54% DABSCHECK, Ross. 185.

1.85% ZISIADIS, Kathy. 883. 8.81% VERMA, Ash. 643. 6.41% WARD, Roz. 774. 7.72% DE KOK, Harriet. 1992.

19.87% PASHOS, Agapi. 480. 4.79% WILLIS, Peter. 1506. 15.02% Votes after distribution RENNIE, Susan. 6110. 60.94% DE KOK, Harriet. 3917.

39.06% ★ South East Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: DIMITRIADIS, Emily Enrolment: 13182 Formal votes: 10534 Informal votes: 293 (2.71% of the total votes) Votes counted: 10827 (82.13% of the total enrolment) First preference votes DIMITRIADIS, Emily. 4626.

43.91% LENEHAN, Jess. 703. 6.67% SUTTON, Philip David. 711.

6.75% O'BRIEN, Julie. 2641. 25.07% WALSH, Oliver. 1853. 17.59% Votes after distribution DIMITRIADIS, Emily. 6185.

58.71% O'BRIEN, Julie. 4349. 41.29% ★ South Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: HANNAN, Tom Enrolment: 13493 Formal votes: 10769 Informal votes: 206 (1.88% of the total votes) Votes counted: 10975 (81.34% of the total enrolment) First preference votes HANNAN, Tom. 4063.

37.73% LAWRY, Chiara. 2960. 27.49% MORRIS-DALTON, Hugh.

1546. 14.36% WARD, Liam. 483. 4.49% GALBALLY, Zac. 1717.

15.94% Votes after distribution HANNAN, Tom. 5883.

54.63% LAWRY, Chiara. 4886. 45.37% ★ South West Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: McCARTHY, Trent

Enrolment: 11536 Formal votes: 9243 Informal votes: 250 (2.63% of the total votes) Votes counted: 9493 (82.29% of the total enrolment) First preference votes McCARTHY, Trent. 4138.

44.77% WHITEHEAD, Adrian. 785.

8.49% SANAGHAN, Brian. 671.

7.26% McCUBBIN, Nick. 2036.

22.03% HOGG, Ali. 714. 7.72% MACLEAN, Archibald Alan.

899. 9.73% Votes after distribution McCARTHY, Trent. 4645.

50.25% WHITEHEAD, Adrian. 1031.

11.15% McCUBBIN, Nick. 2409.

26.06% MACLEAN, Archibald Alan 1158. 12.53% ★ West Ward (1 vacancy) Successful: NEWTON, Susanne Enrolment: 13331 Formal votes: 10583 Informal votes: 303 (2.78% of the total votes) Votes counted: 10886 (81.66% of the total enrolment) First preference votes KANJERE, George. 1338.

12.64% JACKSON, Isabel. 1079.

10.20% FONTANA, Samuel. 1324.

12.51% NEWTON, Susanne. 4304.

40.67% TSALKOS, Vasilios. 1411.

13.33% MERCURI, John. 1127.

10.65% Votes after distribution FONTANA, Samuel. 2698.

25.49% NEWTON, Susanne. 5783.

54.64% TSALKOS, Vasilios. 2102.

19.86%

$190,000 cash dsicovered

■ Police from Fawkner Divisional Response Unit have arrested two men and seized cash, powders and plants as part of an ongoing operation in Fawkner.

Officers executed a search warrant at a Hudson St about 8am Thursday (Nov. 5) where they found a substance believed to be cocaine, a quantity of dried cannabis, 12 cannabis plants and over $190,000 in cash.

A number of mobile phones that were located were also seized.

Two men, aged 21 and 25-years-old were arrested at the scene.

Both men have been charged trafficking a drug of dependence and possess proceeds of crime.

News Extra Plenty of speed

■ Greensborough Highway Patrol caught up with two speedsters in Plenty and Bundoora on Wednesday last week (Nov. 4).

Officers detected a Honda Integra driving on Yan Yean Rd in Plenty, at an alleged speed of 124kmh in a 70kmh speed zone, about 5.30pm.

The driver, a 20-year-old South Morang man, had his car impounded for 30 days at a cost of $896.10 and will be summonsed to attend a magistrates’ court at a later date to face charges for exceeding the speed limit.

Later the same evening, highway patrol officers spotted a Holden Commodore driving at speed in Bundoora.

The Commodore was clocked travelling on the Metropolitan Ring Road at an alleged 186kmh in a 100kmh zone before it sped away about 10pm.

The Air Wing, hovering overhead, observed the driver dump the car nearby and flee on foot.

Police quickly located the driver hiding under a tree.

A 23-year-old learner driver from Mill Park, allegedly unaccompanied at the time, was said to give a positive breath test and was conveyed to a local police station where it isw alleged he returned an evidentiary breath test reading of .128.

The man’s car was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $884. He will be summonsed to appear at a Magistrates’ Court at a later date for drink driving, excessive speed and licencing offences and breach of bail conditions.

These impounds and speed intervention form part of Operation Saturn, a two-and-ahalf-week state-wide road policing operation.

Choice on heaters ■ Kat Theophanous, Northcote MLA, has called on the Government to update regulations to give homeowners more choice when it comes to hot water heaters.

“Under the outdated regulations, homeowners must have a gas booster fitted to hot water heaters that are powered by solar,” said a statement from the MP’s office.

“This means that despite approximately 70 percent of new homes in Victoria being built using solar hot water, they are still required to have a costly gas boosted system.

“At the time the regulations came into effect, they were necessary to give homeowners and renovators the option to choose solar as the main energy source while giving supply certainty through the requirement for a backup gas connection.

“With advances in technology, those regulations are now restricting homeowners from choosing new very high efficiency solar only options – impacting their ability to both save money and reduce emissions.”

Ms Theophanous called on the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change to conduct a review into the regulations to see them updated.

“A simple and targeted amendment to the Plumbing Regulations 2018 would allow households the choice of installing either an efficient gas or an electric solar water heater in their homes,” Ms Theophanous said.

“This comes off the back of the recent announcement of the second renewable energy target auction that will bring to life a further 600 megawatts of renewable energy.

“Since 2014 renewable energy has increased from 10 per cent of our power to 25 per cent this year.

“We are well on our way to meet our 50 per cent target by 2030,” said the written statement, Ms Theophanous said: “This is a simple, practical step that gives consumers more choice, leads to more energy efficiency, lowers bills and adds to our track record on reducing emissions.

“Reducing our carbon footprint is not just about changing the energy mix.

“There are also practical steps we can take to reduce demand for fossil fuels and improve the efficiency of homes, vehicles and consumables.

“I know my community would greatly welcome it.,” Ms Theophanous told the Legislative Assembly.

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Local Council elections: results for each ward ■ The Victorian Electoral Commission has released local government election results: Banyule City Council Bakewell Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: DI PASQUALE, Mark Enrolment: 11031 Formal votes: 8967 Informal votes: 231 (2.51% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 9198 (83.38% of the total enrolment) First preference votes GEORGE, Katie. 2661. 29.68% DI PASQUALE, Mark. 3098. 34.55% SAMMARTINO, Gary. 1337. 14.91% GRACE, Brian. 1871. 20.87% Results for single vacancy after distribution of preferences Votes after distribution GEORGE, Katie. 4341. 48.41% DI PASQUALE, Mark. 4626. 51.59% ★ Beale Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: NEALY, Elizabeth Enrolment: 10743 Formal votes: 9242 Informal votes: 206 (2.18% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 9448 (87.95% of the total enrolment) First preference votes NEALY, Elizabeth. 2818. 30.49% COPSEY, Michael. 975. 10.55% ALLEN, Jonah. 271. 2.93% MOLONEY, Brad. 893. 9.66% PHILLIPS, Wayne. 3332. 36.05% DIXON, Mark. 298. 3.22% CRICCO, Robert John. 655. 7.09% Votes after distribution NEALY, Elizabeth. 5055. 54.70% PHILLIPS, Wayne. 4187. 45.30% ★ Chelsworth Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: McKERN,Alida Enrolment: 10085 Formal votes: 8343 Informal votes: 313 (3.62% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 8656 (85.83% of the total enrolment) First preference votes LIBAN, Amina. 692. 8.29% DIXON, Chris. 485. 5.81% BERGMAN, Dora. 227. 2.72% AYOUB, Houwaida. 299. 3.58% McKERN, Alida. 1684. 20.18% CROCKER, Jeremy. 949. 11.37% BIAGGINI, Kevin. 220. 2.64% DILLON, Tanya. 500. 5.99% FENTON, Emily. 480. 5.75% SAMUEL, Emma. 1098. 13.16% ZIEBELL, Carl. 1583. 18.97% MAZURCZUK, Peter. 126. 1.51% Votes after distribution McKERN, Alida. 4273. 51.22% ZIEBELL, Carl. 4070. 48.78% ★ Griffin Ward (1 vacancy) Elected; CASTALDO, Peter Enrolment: 10457 Formal votes: 8728 Informal votes: 160 (1.80% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 8888 (85.00% of the total enrolment) First preference votes BENTON, Kerry-Anne. 798. 9.14% STEEL, Helen. 346. 3.96% MOSS, Bev. 699. 8.01% CASTALDO, Peter. 3303. 37.84% MULHOLLAND, Jenny. 2569.

29.43% RUTHERFORD, Kate. 1013/ 11.61% Votes after distribution CASTALDO, Peter. 4925. 56.43% MULHOLLAND, Jenny. 3803.

43.57% ★ Grimshaw Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: GAROTTI, Rick Enrolment: 10921 Formal votes: 9195 Informal votes: 223 (2.37% of the total votes)

Voter turnout: 9418 (86.24% of the total enrolment) First preference votes BHATIA, Raj. 1217. 13.24% WADE, Stephen. 1784. 19.40% GAROTTI, Rick. 4717. 51.30% McLEAN, Toafa. 1477. 16.06% ★ Hawdon Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: MITSINIKOS, Fiona Enrolment: 11065 Formal votes: 9433 Informal votes: 243 (2.51% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 9676 (87.45% of the total enrolment) First preference votes ROBSON-GARTH, Tracey. 776.

8.23% HAWORTH, Michael. 1677. 17.78% MITSINIKOS, Fiona. 1746. 18.51% WILLIAMS, Emilia. 1361. 14.43% McDOWELL, Nola. 1226. 13.00% FERNANDEZ, Anthony. 915. 9.70% BIEBER, Emily. 1732. 18.36% Votes after distribution MITSINIKOS, Fiona. 5154. 54.64% WILLIAMS, Emilia. 4279. 45.36% ★ Ibbott Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: MELICAN, Tom Enrolment: 9953 Formal votes: 8243 Informal votes: 239 (2.82% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 8482 (85.22% of the total enrolment) First preference votes MELICAN, Tom. 5962. 72.33% GOODMAN, Matthew. 2281. 27.67% ★ Olympia Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: DIMARELOS, Peter Enrolment: 10552 Formal votes: 7778 Informal votes: 217 (2.71% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 7995 (75.77% of the total enrolment) First preference votes LANGDON, Craig. 2253. 28.97% McCOLL, Karen-Joy. 756. 9.72% DIMARELOS, Peter. 1617. 20.79% WILD, Martyn. 863. 11.10% DEVIESSEUX, Shirley. 1316.

16.92% HILL, Kevan. 973. 12.51% Votes after distribution LANGDON, Craig. 3195. 41.08% DIMARELOS, Peter. 4583. 58.92% ★ Sherbourne Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: CHAMPION,Alison Enrolment: 10699 Formal votes: 8903 Informal votes: 242 (2.65% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 9145 (85.48% of the total enrolment) First preference votes TOWNSON, Leanne. 2306. 25.90% VIDLER, Dani. 1313. 14.75% CHAMPION, Alison. 3603. 40.47% GIOVAS, Michelle. 1681. 18.88% Votes after distribution TOWNSON, Leanne. 3559. 39.98% CHAMPION, Alison. 5344. 60.02% ★ Nillumbik Shire Council Blue Lake Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: STOCKMAN, Richard Enrolment: 7254 Formal votes: 6091 Informal votes: 213 (3.38% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 6304 (86.90% of the total enrolment) First preference votes FARLEY, Susan. 479. 7.86% BULLOCK, Jennifer. 770. 12.64% GUY, Pamela. 208. 3.41% HENDERSON, Anna. 962. 15.79% GRIFFITHS, Peter. 406. 6.67% STOCKMAN, Richard. 1070. 17.57% BROOKER, Grant. 1876. 30.80%

WOODHOUSE, Bruce. 320. 5.25% Votes after distribution STOCKMAN, Richard. 3140. 51.55% BROOKER, Grant. 2951. 48.45% ★ Bunjil Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: EGAN, Karen Jane Enrolment: 6574 Formal votes: 5575 Informal votes: 212 (3.66% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 5787 (88.03% of the total enrolment) First preference votes GRAHAM, Hannah. 452. 8.11% TIBBETTS, Carol. 82. 1.47% VEERMAN, Brian. 289. 5.18% NELSON, Melanie. 160. 2.87% DOVILE, Tania. 103. 1.85% SIMPSON, Sue. 311. 5.58% EGAN, Karen Jane. 1726. 30.96% PENROSE, Bill. 280. 5.02% VAN HULSEN, Anika. 277. 4.97% ROSENHAIN, Sue. 182. 3.26% MULLINS, Steve. 1126. 20.20% WALLACE, James. 250. 4.48% HUNTER, Sarah. 337. 6.04% Results for single vacancy after distribution of preferences Votes after distribution EGAN, Karen Jane. 2799. 50.21% MULLINS, Steve. 2776. 49.79% ★ Edendale Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: DUFFY, Natalie Enrolment: 7270 Formal votes: 6274 Informal votes: 198 (3.06% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 6472 (89.02% of the total enrolment) First preference votes SINCLAIR, Stuart. 539. 8.59% DAGHASH, Wassim. 65. 1.04% HALL, Colin. 552. 8.80% O'SHANNASSY, Michael. 301.

4.80% McCLINTOCK, Jason. 348. 5.55% DUMARESQ, John. 1439. 22.94% DUFFY, Natalie. 1935. 30.84% KLEIN, Meralyn. 482. 7.68% SEWELL-STAPLES, Keith. 125.

1.99% SWEENEY, David. 488. 7.78% Votes after distribution DUMARESQ, John. 2635. 42.00% DUFFY, Natalie. 3639. 58.00% ★ Ellis Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: PERKINS, Peter Enrolment: 6804 Formal votes: 5802 Informal votes: 129 (2.18% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 5931 (87.17% of the total enrolment) First preference votes PERKINS, Peter. 3692. 63.63% FRIEDE, Naomi Yvette. 1410.

24.30% METLA, Venu. 700. 12.06% ★ Sugarloaf Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: RAMCHARAN, Ben Enrolment: 6389 Formal votes: 5353 Informal votes: 282 (5.00% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 5635 (88.20% of the total enrolment) First preference votes CROCK, Damian. 321. 6.00% CAMPBELL, Narelle. 774. 14.46% SCATURCHIO, Vincent Edward Robert. 193. 3.61% THROSSELL, Karen. 99. 1.85% RUCHEL, Virginia. 153. 2.86% CAROLYN-NOEL. 56. 1.05% MILNER, Meg. 238. 4.45% CLARK, Graham. 403. 7.53% RAMCHARAN, Ben. 1541. 28.79% RUTTEN, Cath. 208. 3.89% COPE, Kim. 204. 3.81% JORGENSEN, Rhiannon. 243. 4.54% HOLMES, Janet. 64. 1.20%

VINCENT, Don. 603. 11.26% CLARK, Mary. 84. 1.57% STERRETT, Charlotte. 169. 3.16% Votes after distribution CAMPBELL, Narelle. 1899. 35.48% RAMCHARAN, Ben. 3454. 64.52% ★ Swipers Gully Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: EYRE, Frances Enrolment: 7298 Formal votes: 6296 Informal votes: 182 (2.81% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 6478 (88.76% of the total enrolment) First preference votes FECONDO, John. 1225. 19.46% MUSTAFA, Jerry. 299. 4.75% WORONIUK, Mick. 460. 7.31% EYRE, Frances. 1849. 29.37% CUSACK, Simone. 52. 0.83% MELOCCO, John. 172. 2.73% HASZLER, Henry Charles. 238.

3.78% GERALI, Biljana. 401. 6.37% KIROV, Nerida. 189. 3.00% LOMBARDO, Zac. 1362. 21.63% PETERSON, Michelle. 49. 0.78% Votes after distribution EYRE, Frances. 3752. 59.59% LOMBARDO, Zac. 544. 40.41% ★

Wingrove Ward (1 vacancy) Elected: PAINE, Geoff Enrolment: 6510 Formal votes: 5495 Informal votes: 305 (5.26% of the total votes) Voter turnout: 5800 (89.09% of the total enrolment) First preference votes McCARTHY, Sigrid. 195. 3.55% STUTCHBURY, Charlie. 43. 0.78% COLEMAN, Helen. 849. 15.45% GALTRY, Peter. 61. 1.11% DIXON, Lou. 168. 3.06% PAINE, Geoff. 1197. 21.78% MUSTAFA, Florie. 251. 4.57% GRIMES, Alex. 328. 5.97% MULHOLLAND, David. 934.

17.00% GREGORY, Chris. 131. 2.38% ALEXANDER, Wayne. 196. 3.57% SENESE, Brad. 45. 0.82% DINSDALE, Adrian. 243. 4.42% BONGA, Sharon. 302. 5.50% KOTTEK, Juanita. 82. 1.49% NALATO, Isabel. 58. 1.06% DJORDJEVIC, Peter. 83. 1.51% KINRADE, Wayne. 329. 5.99% Votes after distribution PAINE, Geoff. 3499. 63.68% MULHOLLAND, David. 1996.

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Local Sport Diamond Valley cricket resumes

■ Play starts this Saturday (Nov. 14) in the 2020-21 Diamond Valley Cricket Association.

■ Barclay Shield. Diamond Creek v Lower Eltham, Coventry Oval. Epping v Banyule, Epping Recreation Reserve (Oval #1 East). Heidelberg v Riverside, Warringal Park. Plenty v North Eltham Wanderers, Plenty Park.

Rosanna v Macleod, Banyule Flats Reserve (Oval #1 South).

■ Money Shield. Mill Park v Lalor Stars, Redleap Reserve. Research Eltham Collegians v Old Paradians, Research Park. Eltham v Bundoora Park, Eltham Central Park. Montmorency v Bundoora, Montmorency Park (Montmorency Oval (North)). Mernda v Bundoora United, Waterview Reserve (Oval #1 South).

■ Mash Shield. Lower Plenty v Thomastown United, Anthony Beale Reserve (#2 Oval ( West)). Rosebank v Hurstbridge, L.E Cotchin Reserve.

Laurimar Cricket Club v Whittlesea, Laurimar Town Park (Oval #1 West).

Greensborough v Panton Hill, Greensborough War Memorial. Thomastown v South Morang, Main Street Reserve (Oval 1-East).

■ B-Grade. Lalor Stars v Diamond Creek, W.A Smith Reserve (Oval #1 South). Bundoora v Montmorency, Yulong Reserve (#1 West). Riverside v Heidelberg, Whatmough Park (Oval #1 East). Banyule v Epping, Beverley Road Reserve (Beverley Oval (West)). Bundoora United v Rosanna, Loyola Reserve.

■ C-Grade. Lower Eltham v Lower Plenty, Eltham Lower Park (Oval 2 South). North Eltham Wanderers v Banyule, Eltham North Reserve, Riverside v Eltham, Whatmough Park (Oval #2 West). Old Paradians v Research Eltham Collegians, Garvey Oval (Parade College). Macleod v Mernda, Macleod Park.

■ D-Grade. Thomastown United v Mill Park, Thomastown East Reserve (Oval #1 North). Montmorency v Plenty, Central Park (Greensborough) (Central Park). Bundoora Park v Laurimar Cricket Club, Bundoora Park.

Hurstbridge v Rosebank, Ben Frilay Oval. North Eltham Wanderers v Thomastown, Wattle Glen Park War Memorial Park.

North Metro cricket resumes

■ Play starts this Saturday (Nov. 14) in the 2020-21 North Metro Cricket Association.

■ Jika Shield. Cobras v Preston Baseballers, C.T. Barling Reserve East.

Keon Park v Cameron, J.C. Donath Reserve #1. Holy Trinity v Heidelberg West, Hayes Park West. Rivergum v Northern Socials, Kelynack Recreation Reserve.

■ Jack Quick Shield. Dennis v Preston Footballers, McDonnell Park East.

Old Ivanhoe v Donath, Chelsworth Park East. Olympic Colts v Camrea, Olympic Park South. Fairfield v Strathewen, Fairfield Park.

■ Jack Kelly Shield. Preston Baseballers 2nd XI v West Preston, H.L.T Oulten Park North. Preston YCW District v Fiji Victorian, J.E Moore Park North. Ivanhoe Mavericks v Lalor Warriors, Cartledge Reserve. Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows v Darebin Northern Riders, Roxburgh Park (East).

■ John Adams Shield (B-Grade). Bellfield v Cobras 2nd XI, Ford Park North. Cameron 2nd XI v Preston Himalayan, J.E Moore Park South. Heidelberg West 2nd XI v Holy Trinity 2nd XI, Heidelberg Park. Strathewen 2nd XI v Rivergum 2nd XI, Strathewen Reserve.

■ Les Horne Shield (C-Grade). West Preston 2nd XI v Dennis 2nd XI, H.P Zwar Park, Donath 2nd XI v Old Ivanhoe 2nd XI, J.C. Donath Reserve #6. Camrea 2nd XI v Olympic Colts 2nd XI, John Hall Reserve. Northern Socials 2nd XI v Fairfield 2nd XI, W Ruthven VC Reserve.

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Victorian Arts Kingston Arts Public Art Workshops with local artist Deb McNaughton: Kingston Arts is seeking expressions of interest from those who live, work or frequent the Mentone, Parkdale, Mordialloc foreshore to participate in creative consultation workshops with artist Deb McNaughton on a new sculpture which is to be installed along the Bay Trail as part of the Bay Trail Public Art Project later this year.

This exciting artwork will see a sculpture rainbow featuring a series of individual three metre high galvanised steel posts that create the optical illusion of a colourful rainbow for those walking, driving or riding along or next to the work.

Through the significance of the rainbow as a universal sign of hope, this new sculpture will celebrate words/colours/campaign/ names or imagery important to the community, brought through creative engagement hosted by the artist in November.

"If you would like to be involved, please email through information surrounding your connection with the area along with your full contact details, including contact phone number and availability to Amelia.Dowling@ kingston.vic.gov.au ad places are limited.

The format of these workshops will be determined by the current COVID-19 restrictions closer to the date, however, it is anticipated they will take place digitally or in the working group.

Kingston Art Centre 979 Nepean Hwy., Moorabbin - Peter Kemp

Blender Studios Melbourne Street Art Tours are Back: Blender Studios is be running the Fitzroy tour, and offering private CBD Tours.The rours run every Saturday.

It is a walking street art tour, exploring the outdoor galleries of Collingwood and Fitzroy with a street artist. The tour finishes at the Rose Street Artist Market.

11am - 1.30pm. COVID-19 Safe. Capped at group sizes of eight, all outdoors with plenty of room for social distancing. ★ Private tours are available to book anytime/date. The arer walking street art tours of Melbourne's CBD laneways with a street artist.

The tour ends with a market fresh picnic hamper delivered to you at either Flagstaff Gardens or the State Library. COVID-19 safe Small private groups. All outdoors with plenty of room for social distancing.

Until November 14 (or until further notice). Bookings: www.melbournestreet tours.com Blender Studios Level 1 Docklands Art Precinct Harbour Town, Docklands - Peter Kemp

Media Flashes Gerard at SEN

■ 3AW stalwart Gerard Healy has quietly left the station and will be a part of Craig Hutchison’s Sports and Entertainment Network next year. He will still co-host 3AW’s Sportsday program, he will no longer be contracted by Channel 9, which last year took over Macquarie’s media business which includes the Melbourne radio institution.

In recent times Sportsday has become a syndicated production under Hutchison’s Crocmedia (now known as the Sports and Entertainment Network) umbrella and heard across 3AW and regional radio stations in Victoria and Tasmania.

- Jocks Journal

Ratings winner

■ 3AW in Melbourne has jumped the pack with a ratings share of 20.6 per cent (+3.7) in the survey announced late last week.

Breakfast co-hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft scored a massive 28.4 per cent share during the ratings period.

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Observer

Observations RMP Aria continues

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

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020

‘SECOND SIGHT’ AT BRIGHTON THEATRE

■ Brighton Theatre Company's virtual, elegantly presented production of Second Sight ensured home-viewing audiences still enjoyed the company's legendary quality theatre and audience conviviality.

Presented online with the permission of Tasmanian playwright Alwyn Lewis, this moving one-act play tells of the unlikely, special friendship between mature-aged Zoe and young burglar Henry.

Busy-body, flirtatious Sonia and her sweet, caring 20-year-old daughter, Alice, add delightful dimension to the emotive narrative..

Brighton Theatre Company has previously won awards for presenting Second Sight in live performances at One-Act Play Festivals, but this was the first virtual production..

Deborah Fabbro's skilled direction of this on-screen performance created total audience believability. Artistic Director Brad Lowry's technical expertise ensured smooth scene transitions, complemented by Bruce Parr's sound design..

The terrific cast of four actors performed individually from their own homes but, thanks to Fabbro's fine direction, appeared to be together on screen at various times in the one room. The passing of cups of tea between Henry and Zoe was particularly well done.

Carol Shelbourn presented an outstanding performance as down-to-earth, visually impaired Zoe, and Stephen Kelly's naturalistic portrayal of Henry sensitively captured his changing life attitude and developing friendship with Zoe. Audrey Farthing (Sonia) added lively contrast and Zoe Hawkins's sincere performance as Alice was engaging, leaving us wanting to see her romantic involvement with Henry.

Audience members chatted pre-show from their Zoom screen boxes before host Brad Lowry

● Deborah Fabbro, Director. extended a warm welcome, and Deborah Fabbro and team members later joined the post-show audience 'foyer chat'.

Bravo to Brighton Theatre Company for continuing to entertain audiences during this 'extended interval' .

When live theatre performances resume, visit www.brightontheatre.com.au to learn of the company's 2021 productions.

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

‘Charlie’ debuts ■ Charlie by Singaporean artist Victoria Chen debuts online at the Melbourne Fringe Festival from November 12-28.

Chen, an associate artist of Bhumi Collective, reprises the persona of Charlie, who has been brought up to believe that there is danger beyond her room, and that the world has made a sacrifice for her to remain safe in isolation.

The 15-minute interactive performance starts with a single audience member entering a room to meet 12-year-old Charlie.

What follows depends on each audience’s description of the world we live in: if your words

Vale Joy Westmore

■ One of Melbourne’s TV pioneers, Joy Westmore, died last week at the age of 88.

Joy appeared in Graham Kennedy’s In Melbourne Tonight, as well as alongside him in The Odd Angry Shot.

Some of her other crediots included Bellbird, Prisoner, The Sullivans, Blue Heelers and Les Patterson Saves The World (as Lady Gwen Patterson).

Following her husband Brian’s death in December, Joy went into care as the impact of her dementia increased.

were the only thing a 12-year-old could hang on to in this maddening world, what would you say to her?

Charlie returns after successful runs in the United Kingdom at the Edinburgh Student Arts Festival where it won the Best Performing Artist Award, and the On the Rocks Festival in 2017, as well as a two-weeks run in Singapore in 2018.

For this new iteration, the performance goes online. Isolation meets isolation, in which audiences will encounter Charlie from their own homes in a time-limited Zoom room for an intimate experience of the quarantine era.

Charlie gives the audience the responsibility of shaping a girl’s idea of the world through their words.

“A lot of the polarities and inequalities of the world have surfaced in recent years. Especially with the disruptions plaguing us in 2020, we are faced squarely with the broken systems and fragmentations in society. How do you justify and explain all these sentiments to a child who did not have any part in it?” says Victoria Chen.

Charlie will be presented from November 12 - 28 as part of the Pants Off component of the Melbourne Fringe, which is a space for digital projects.

Tickets can be purchased from the Fringe website at $15. www.melbournefringe.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

● Sally-Anne Russell ■ Although no live performances of concerts and singing competitions have not been allowed in this time of COVID, that hasn't stopped the renowned Melbourne Philharmonic from conducting its prestigious 2020 RMPAria competition.

Normally, this is a big event with a champagne supper at Deakin Edge, but this year you will have to provide your own wine and cheese in the comfort of your lounge room, while you watch the finalists sing their hearts.

The final will be broadcast online at 7pm on Saturday (Nov. 14), with repeated broadcasts on Sunday (Nov. 15) at 2pm and 5pm.

The broadcast will also feature a popular performance by the RMP Festival Choir and Orchestra of John Rutter's Gloria, which was performed and recorded in Deakin Edge in 2017.

In the 14th year of the RMPAria, the finalists have done online performances which will be assessed by the adjudication panel of RMP Artistic Director Andrew Wailes, mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell, Gloriana Chamber Choir artistic director Andrew Raiskums, and RMP Chief Accompanist, pianist Stefan Cassomenos.

Finalists are drawn from Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Germany.

The eight finalists are soprano Amelia Jones of Ascot Vale; bass-baritone Andrew O'Connor of Waterloo, NSW; baritone James Emerson of Essendon; baritone James Young from Germany; tenor Joshua Oxley of Mulgrave; soprano Karina Bailey of Longwood, SA; soprano Louise Keast of Brunswick West; and baritone Raphael Wong of Burwood.

There are also two reserve soloists: counter-tenor Hamish Gould of Armadale; and bass Jack Stephens of Gordon, NSW. Andrew Wailes is delighted to be able to offer talented oratorio singers the opportunity to perform.

"There are very few opportunities out there for classical singers at the moment. This is one which may provide some hope for a few who are looking to share their talent with a wider audience," Wailes says.

You can buy your ticket for the 2020 RMP Final at www.trybooking.com/BMJPGor visit rmp.org.au - Julie Houghton

Craig’s single

■ Whittlesea City Council CEO Craig Lloyd, who in his private time is a country singer, will release his new single, They Know, on December 7.

Just short of one year ago, when he was CEO at the neighbouring Murrindindi Shire Council, Craig Lloyd was at a workshop at Tamworth for emerging country performers.

His first release, One Last Time, was released early in 2020, and performed well on the music charts.

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What’s On Fringe Festival

■ The Melbourne Fringe Festival is crossing national and international borders with a curated program of work from Taiwan, as well as a line-up of shows and artists from diverse backgrounds.

Some 34 per cent of the performers in the 2020 Melbourne Fringe Festival identify as culturally and linguistically diverse, presenting works taking audiences on an around-theworld journey with Benin, Aotearoa, Bangkok, New Delhi, Venezuela, Colombia, Taiwan and Turkey as some of the stops on the way.

Performances will traverse continental divides while speaking to this very city – talking of the disconnect we find ourselves in in a COVID-19 world of distancing and closed borders.

For the first time, Melbourne Fringe and the Ministry of Culture, Republic of China (Taiwan) present Fringe Focus Taiwan – a digital program of art and performance direct from Taiwan. This new international collaboration is a coming-together across borders, inviting audiences from all backgrounds to explore art from around the world, from their living rooms.

Something About Skin is a new work by choreographers and dancers Lee TsungHsuan and Chang Chien-Hao, featuring the artists in a duet between man and machine streamed to audiences through the eyes of a moving camera on a robotic vacuum. November 12 - 13.

Transhumanism: A Fair. Following a hit season at the 2020 Taipei Arts Festival, artists Sean Chou, Chen Yu-Dien and Wei Wang invite guests to witness the extraordinary in Transhumanism: A Fair. Discover the power of hypnosis, illusion, mind-expanding games and body manipulation as these artists discuss, play and experiment, delving deeper into the world of illusion. Presented in Mandarin with English subtitles. November 19 21.

In Is(o)Land Bar: Cloud, guests can join artists from Taiwan and South East Asia for an intimate digital interaction over a drink in cyberspace. Visitors may experience a tarot reading, be guided in meditation or discuss deep personal truths over a cocktail. Just like a real bar, other guests will be enjoying Is(o)Land Bar in artist conversations, or viewing as an audience. November 25-28.

Kwabo means "welcome" in Fon, a dialect from Benin. Beyond its literal meaning, Kwabo From Benin encompasses the welcoming spirit of guests by members of the villages in both Togo and Benin. Kwabo from Benin is a five-day series of interactive workshops that culminate in a final ceremony. The three art forms are Afrodance (modern African dances), spoken word; writing and visual arts. Purpose of the project is to create a safe space for healing and coming together as a community. Created and directed by Gracieuse Amah and featuring Tariro Mavondo, Atong Atem, Wendy Swiss and Gracieuse Amah. November 16 - 21.

Yes We Tan! Sunanda is a New Delhi born, Bangkok queer comedian who moved to Melbourne last year. Sunanda won Magner's Big V competition in 2016 in Bangkok and has performed in over 15 cities around the world. Sam is a Venezuelan migrant and frustrated engineer, who has been in Australia for the last 10 years, and become a regular at Melbourne open mics since 2019. Together they talk about their multicultural identities, sex, and the expectations of women. November 11 - 20.

Palmar is an acoustic duo formed by a couple from Bogota, Colombia. Featuring thesoulful vocals of Isabella and harmonies and guitar of Juan, Palmar’s music shares their Colombian folk roots, fusing rhythms and languages. November 22.

In a collaboration between Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Australian artists, Let Fall is a trio between the camera, dancer and musician. Let Fall invites guests to take a breather from the stresses of everyday life and be immersed in a moment of serenity with Jareen Wee (NZ Fringe award-winning Flying Down Sand Dunes). Accompanied by a mesmerising soundscape by Anita Clark.November 26-29.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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Confidential Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

He is Ambiguous

● Theatremaker and performance poet Hideto Ambiguous ■ Following last year’s Best unanswered by the Cambridge but he doesn’t know his deciWords and Ideas Award, mi- Analytica scandal around the sion-making is monitored grant artist Hideto Ambiguous powerful science of Big Data: closely...

Hideto Ambiguous is a theonce again cooks up one-per- how serious commitments can son fusion political theatre for be expected from the so-called atre-maker and performance poet. His debut one-person play Melbourne Fringe Festival, persuadables for causes?

At a conference with fellow The Unfolding of Benjamin’s except this year the audience can watch pre-recorded per- strategists watching a docu- Misery won Best Words and formance of this new play mentary tracing an entrepre- Ideas Award at Melbourne Frames of the Chaos online neurial, fourth-generation im- Fringe Festival 2019, and had migrant Shinzo has video foot- successful Aotearoa North Isfrom November 12 - 29.

As Hideto transforms his age that implicates a secret al- land Tour 2020.

He is also the winner of physique and voice to play mul- liance between the police and tiple characters, the audience Omnidirection Tech Company Liverpool Slam 2018 and finalwill hear dialogues in mono- together provoking violence at ist of Wellington Slam 2019.

Venue: Digital Fringe logues, see mime choreograph a peaceful immigrant rights between the lines, and experi- protest to justify cracking down (online) Dates: November 12 - 29 ence the joy of imagination re- the undocumented.

Tickets: Pay What You Can However, Omnidirection is flected onto the empty Visit melbournefringe. a client at a consultant firm minimalist stage.

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- Cheryl Threadgold lows up a question raised yet can either leak it or delete it,

Countdown to Carols ■ With just a few weeks until Christmas Eve, the countdown is on for Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight presented from the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

The event is working closely with broadcast partner, Channel Nine, to produce a magical Carols by Candlelight from the Bowl stage for the millions of people who tune in from around the country.

This year the event will look a little different with no audience on site due to public health considerations and Vision Australia has taken the tough decision to change the way this event comes to life.

Vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton understands Carols by Candlelight acknowledges the importance of the event for many Australians, but a healthy and COVID-free Christmas remains the top priority, as well as safety of the public, staff and the many volunteers who support the event.

"In our 83 years this is the only time we’ve had to do this so it’s with the utmost disappointment that we’ve had to make this decision," Mr Hooton said.

"While everyone involved would have loved to have had a crowd this year at Carols by Candlelight, we do urge our loyal fans to still be part of the big night with their family and friends from the comfort of their lounge rooms or backyards."

Audiences are encouraged to deck their living rooms with tinsel, leave out some biscuits for Santa, a carrot for Rudolph, and settle in front of the TV to sing along with the star-studded line-up who will grace the Sidney Myer

Music Bowl stage.

"Next year, we look forward to welcoming back the thousands of people who make the annual pilgrimage to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, enjoying Christmas Eve together again under candlelit skies," said Mr Hooton.

Channel Nine’s Director of Television, Michael Healy, said, "In a year like no other, our broadcast of this year’s Carols by Candlelight will be more special than ever before.

“Viewers can hope to see all their favourite Carols stars they’ve come to expect as well as some exciting new faces bringing you a magical performance of the sounds of Christmas."

Arts Centre Melbourne CEO, Claire Spencer, said, "Carols at the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl is a cherished Melbourne tradition.

“As a long standing partner of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, Arts Centre Melbourne would have dearly loved to have welcomed a live audience to the Bowl as a powerful and positive symbol of Melbourne’s recovery.

“We are respectful of the decision and will continue to work closely with Channel 9 to ensure an amazing Christmas spectacle."

The full castline-up will be announced closer to the event.

Performance Date: Thursday, December 24 Channel 9 will broadcast the event live from 8pm on Christmas Eve, as well as a replay on Christmas Day. 3AW will broadcast live from 6pm until midnight on Christmas Eve. - Cheryl Threadgold

Local Theatre Multiply

■ Melbourne Fringe Festival is set to host the first large-scale arts event since March, a one-off mass contemporary dance event, Multiply, choreographed by award-winning Stephanie Lake and composed by audio-visual artist Robin Fox. The event invites all citizens of Melbourne to sign up and take part, regardless of skill or ability.

Multiply is an artistic response to social isolation in 2020. Four hundred participants will shake off the shackles of isolation, dancing fully masked in designated spaces two metres apart, in Prahran Square on Saturday, November 21. The work will be filmed with drone photography by Daybreak Films, for a short film to be released in 2021.

With no audience on site, the work is made with and for participants, who will learn the simple choreography from dance leaders on site on the day.

Melburnians can apply to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event by completing a form on https://form.jotform.com/ 202711053380847.

Registrations close at 11.59pm, on Monday, November 16 or when the maximum number of participants for the site has been exhausted. Extensive contact tracing and COVID-Safety plans will be in place on the day to ensure the safety of all participants and staff on site.

Simon Abrahams, CEO and Creative Director of Melbourne Fringe said: “I first came up with the idea for Multiply while in quarantine in my house in March after returning from overseas. I had a vision of hundreds of Melburnians coming together in a beautiful, abstract response to our separation.

It truly sums up our Festival’s theme – art of the impossible.”

Once registered, participants will be given a colour scheme to wear and a designated entry point for the day, to ensure social distancing. While on site, dancers will be given a static position, safely distanced with masks required. Multiply is an inclusive and diverse event, with adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds encouraged to take part.

Multiply takes place on Saturday November 21 in Prahran Square, Cato St, Prahran.

Participants need to be available from 2pm – 5.30pm.

Melbourne Fringe has full COVIDSafe measures in place to proceed as planned, government restrictions pending. If the event must be postponed due to government regulations, it will take place on Saturday, March 13. www.melbournefringe.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Bell Season 2021

■ Bell Shakespeare has announced its 2021 season, marking the company’s return to the stage and live performance for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown in March.

As Australia’s national touring theatre company and now in its 31st year, Bell Shakespeare will travel across the country with a program including an evening with company Founding Artistic Director John Bell, a remounting of this year’s Hamlet production that closed just 1.5 weeks after opening due to lockdown, and a staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

A live performance of the intimate oneman performance One Man In His Time: John Bell and Shakespeare will be presented at the Sydney Opera House (March 11-14) and Canberra Theatre Centre ( April 15).

Now in his 80th year, Bell is an icon of the Australian stage and respected by audiences and colleagues for his personal and genuine connection to Shakespeare that has inspired Australians for decades.

The seminal revenge tragedy Hamlet which premiered earlier in 2020 to rave reviews, directed by Bell Shakespeare Artistic Director Peter Evans and starring Harriet Gordon-Anderson (The Miser) as Hamlet will be presented at Arts Centre Melbourne from September 10-19. The production has been reimagined for contemporary audiences, transporting them to a wintery Denmark scene in the 1960s.

- Cheryl Threadgold

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American hospitality slowly emerging

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

Out and About

WeHo, Beverly Hills lead way

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■ Two of the best hotels in California are becoming the market leaders in guest relations. It takes a committed staff to maintain standards and to keep confidence with travellers to keep coming back.

Staff at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites and the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel have been employed for over 30 years of service.

The Beverly Hills Hotel known as the pink palace has the iconic Polo Lounge which was made famous by the 'Rat Pack' Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Johnny Carson back in the sixties.

Now the Beverly Hills Hotel is the destination for all celebrities who want to holiday or work in Beverly Hills.

The association between the Ramada Hotel West Hollywood and the Beverly Hills Hotel is strong with regular meetings, exchanging ideas, promotions and new innovations that make their hotel guests stay a memorable one.

Dylan’s lost interviews ■ For nearly half a century, they were blowin' in the wind: lost interviews that contained surprising new insights about celebrated singer/songwriter Bob Dylan.

Transcripts of the 1971 interviews with the late American blues artist Tony Glover and letters the two friends exchanged have surfaced at a Boston auction house.

They reveal that Dylan changed his name because he worried about anti-Semitism and wrote Lay Lady Lay for actress Barbra Streisand.

Some of the 37 typed pages contain handwritten notes in Dylan's own scrawl, said R.R. Auction, which is selling Glover's trove of Dylan archives.

"My work is a moving thing," Dylan scribbled in one spot.

Elsewhere, he used a blue marker to strike through passages he evidently didn't like.

"In many cases, the deletions are more telling than the additions," said Bobby Livingston, the auction house's executive vice-president.

Dylan, 79, was close friends with Glover, who died last year. The two men broke into music on the same Minneapolis coffeehouse scene.

Glover's widow, Cynthia Nadler, put the documents up for auction, with online bidding to start Nov. 12 and run through Nov. 19.

● Pictured at the Beverly Hills Hotel for another power meeting is Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites Managing Director, Alan Johnson. with the Director of Global Guest Relations at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Steven Boggs.

Regulate the internet

Parkinsons breakthrough

■ For patients dealing with Parkinson's disease, a tremor in their hands may be the first symptom they notice.

While this is a common sign, it's not always a reliable gauge of an otherwise difficult disease to diagnose in its early stages.

A team at Iowa State University say they've made a breakthrough in Parkinson's research which may lead to an extremely accurate way of spotting the condition.

Their study reveals a simple skin test can identify changes in the body caused by the disease.

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological disorder which impairs movement, causes stiffness and a loss of balance.

The symptoms commonly include tremors in the hands and slurred speech that worsens over time.

Currently, there is no cure for the disease. Prof. Anumantha Kanthasamy says Parkinson's is particularly hard to diagnose and doctors often misdiagnose it early on.

Even worse, the disease is only definitively diagnosed through an autopsy following the patient's death.

The study finds the new skin examination detects clumping in alpha-synuclein proteins.

Misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins accumulating in the brain are a tell tale sign of Parkinson's.

These build ups lead to neuronal damage, bringing on the impaired motor functions in patients.

While these clumps centre in the brain, study authors say they're also detectable in skin and tissue samples.

"Since there's no easy and reliable test available for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease at present, we think there will be a lot interest in the potential use of skin samples for diagnosis," says Kanthasamy, a distinguished professor of Biomedical Sciences at Iowa State.

■ Most Americans are needlessly tossing out packaged food not because it's gone bad, but because they take the date stamped on it far too literally.

That's according to a recent study published in the journal Waste Management, which surveyed more than 1000 people about the phrases and dates on food packages.

Many Americans wrongly believed that food product dates often prefaced by "best by" or "sell by" are federally regulated and indicate the point after which the food is no longer safe to eat.

Neither is true: labelling decisions are made voluntarily by food companies and are meant to help consumers determine how fresh a food is, according to the USA. As a result, 84 per cent of people throw out food when it's close to the package date at least occasionally, the researchers found. The study shows not only that consumers widely misunderstand current labels, but also that misunderstanding and misplaced trust in the labels lead to excess reported discards.

"Best by" refers to when a food is at peak flavour or quality, says Janell Goodwin, a technical information specialist.

"Sell by" indicates how long a store should sell or display a product for inventory management reasons.

And the "use by" date is the last recommended day that a product can be eaten at peak quality, Goodwin says.

"These are all dates of quality and freshness, not of safety," she says. Yet in the Waste Management study, 42 per cent of people thought "use by" referred to safety, and 19 per cent thought the same of "sell by”.

In an attempt to clear up confusion, some industry groups, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, are pushing to narrow the list of food date labels to only two options: "best if used by," which would relate to freshness and quality, and "use by," which would refer to the last safe day to eat highly perishable foods.

While some food companies now voluntarily follow this twodate system, as far as the federal government is concerned, no date that's stamped on a package refers to safety. There's no reason to trash something just because the date printed on the package has come and gone, Goodwin says. "If the date passes during home storage, a product should still be safe and wholesome if handled properly until the time of spoilage is evident," she says.

GavinWood

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

■ Former Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt said the "excesses" of social media are likely to result in greater regulation of internet platforms in the coming years.

Schmidt, who left the board of Google's parent Alphabet Inc. in 2019 but is still one of its largest shareholders, said the antitrust lawsuit the US government filed against the company was misplaced, but that more regulation may be in order for social networks in general.

"The context of social networks serving as amplifiers for idiots and crazy people is not what we intended," Schmidt said at a virtual conference hosted by the Wall Street Journal.

"Unless the industry gets its act together in a really clever way, there will be regulation." Google's YouTube has tried to decrease the spread of misinformation and lies about COVID19 and US politics over the last year, with mixed results.

Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. have also been under fire in recent years for allowing racist and discriminatory messages to spread online.

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Magazine ■ If I asked a young person today, "Have you ever heard of Maggie Fitzgibbon?" - I would probably get a blank stare.

Maggie found fame on London's West End and in radio, film and television, but has probably not received the recognition she deserved in her own country.

Maggie, her mother Minnie and her brother ‘Smacka’ Fitzgibbon were a family of very successful entertainers.

Minnie Mitchell had been a vaudeville performer before marrying Frank Fitzgibbon in 1927.

The family home was in Aspendale, Margaret was born in 1928 and her brother Graham (Smacka) in 1930.

Margaret was educated at St Brigid's Primary School in Mordialloc and Kilbreda College in Mentone.

At the age of 17 she took singing lessons and in 1946 landed a role in a Tivoli show, Laffiesta.

Margaret sang opera and popular songs in shows as well as playing the ‘Principal Boy’ in pantomimes.

She was encouraged to continue in theatre by the late Kenn Brodziak. In the early 1950s Margaret moved to Sydney to sing in the nightclubs, at this stage she was now known as Maggie.

Maggie worked in radio on The Club Show with Jack Davey on 2GB. In 1952 Mr Harald Bowden of J.C. Williamson's offered her the

Whatever Happened To ...

Maggie Fitzgibbon

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM role of Bianca in Kiss Me Kate playing opposite Hayes Gordon and Evie Hayes. . When the season finished Maggie went to London to try her luck. She got the role of ‘The Principal Boy’ in the pantomime Aladdin and worked in the UK for 30 years.

Maggie appeared onstage with the comedy team of Flanagan and Allen and starred in musical comedies such as Lady At The Wheel, Rose Marie, Kookaburra, Do-Re-Mi (with Max Bygraves) and The Boys From Syracuse.

Maggie returned to Australia in 1963 to star in Noel Coward's production of Sail Away.

Over the years she has made many cast recording albums which have included The Sound Of Music, Annie Get Your Gun, Gigi and How

● Maggie Fitzgibbon Photo courtesy: Joy Cowen nee Solomon of Mendolssohn Studios.

To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

In 1976 Maggie returned to London to star in Side By Side By Sondheim.

She had her own television series, Maggie's Place. Maggie appeared as a guest star on popular comedy shows such as The Benny Hill Show and Morecambe and Wise.

She also played dramatic guest roles in English television shows. Maggie returned to Australia in the 1970s to perform at her brother's restaurant Smacka's Place, in North Melbourne.

Sadly ‘Smacka’ passed away in 1979. His four children have carried on the family tradition.

Nichaud is a fine jazz singer and Mark is a renowned pianist. (I have had the pleasure of working with Mark in several shows.)

Andrew and Dominic formed the group BABBA and perform Abba tribute shows.

Maggie was awarded the OAM in 2002 for her work with homeless people.

Maggie Fitzgibbon went on to live on a farm in Northern Victoria and to enjoy her retirement.

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

Australian Museum re-opens on Nov. 28

■ The Australian Museum will reopen to the public on Saturday, November 28, after a 15-month $57.5m building transformation which has significantly increased public spaces and improved amenities within the historic museum complex on the corner of William and College Streets.

As a major bonus for the public, the NSW Government has announced general admission will be free to celebrate the reopening of the iconic institution, providing access to the AM for all and helping position the region's leading natural history and culture museum among the best in the world.

In its most extensive renovation in decades, Australia's first museum, originally founded in 1827, has redeveloped its public and exhibition spaces.

This includes adding more than 3000sqm of new public space, repurposed from back-of-house areas.

Known as Project Discover, the transformation was made possible by the NSW Government contributing $50.5m and generous philanthropic support from AM private donors.

"Making general admission free to the public - both adults and children - is the icing on the cake for this extraordinary redevelopment and one which the NSW Government is honoured to support," Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin MLC, said.

"The Australian Museum is now its most extensive renovation in decades, one which we all will be able to visit often and be incredibly proud of as it reinforces NSW's reputation as a world centre for cultural experiences and creative industries, as well as for science and innovation.

"The Museum is at the cultural and scientific heart of the city. Project Discover propels this iconic institution into a new era," Minister Harwin said.

The transformation significantly expands the AM's touring exhibition hall from 850sqm to 1500sqm, allowing the AM to host one major international travelling exhibition or two smaller exhibitions at the same time.

Project Discover has also transformed other public spaces including the creation of a new Museum Shop, a second café, an expanded Members Lounge, cloaking and new amenities.

The first exhibition to enter the AM's new blockbuster gallery is Tyr-

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with John Rozentals annosaurs - Meet the Family, an update on one of the AM's most popular exhibitions, which has been touring in the USA and Europe for the past five years.

In addition, the popular Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition will also return to the AM in the Grand Hall exhibition space in time for reopening.

According to the Australian Museum's Director and CEO, Kim McKay, who led the vision for Project Discover, the transformation is a game-changer for the AM. "Without doubt, the heart of the Museum is the new Grand Hall, which is the length of three tennis courts. Now that general admission is free, it will become a popular meeting space and new after-hours event space for Sydney. Like a public square, we will be able to host music and performances as well as provide a place to relax and contemplate, discuss and debate, enjoy a coffee and experience an exhibition," she said.

"We can't wait to welcome visitors back to our revamped and reopened Museum providing friendly, accessible and fun spaces for the public to learn about the richness of life, the Earth, and culture in Australia and the Pacific.

Ms. McKay said that the AM has been renovated from "top to bottom."

"We've done work on every floor of the Museum through Project Dis-

cover. From the basement Touring Exhibition Hall which connects to the Grand Hall above by escalators, to the new cloaking and amenities, the Members Lounge and education rooms on the lower ground level, to the expanded entry plaza and Museum Shop extending from the back of Crystal Hall on ground level. The Museum has been completely transformed."

"All the Museum's public spaces have been renovated, making circulation around the building much easier.

There are new gallery spaces and new bathrooms on every floor and a new family friendly café on Level 2," she said.

Hinting there's still more to come, Ms McKay said within the next 12 months, two new galleries will open and there are future plans to upgrade and expand other existing galleries as well. The Australian Museum has an extraordinary collection of over 21.9 million objects and specimens, which is the largest in the southern hemisphere.

“Project Discover is just the first step. We want to continue to evolve our galleries and show more of this inspiring collection to the public," she said.

Major Opening Exhibition: Tyrannosaurs-Meet the Family. While general admission to the new AM will be free, visitors will be able to purchase tickets to attend major international exhibitions, including Tyrannosaurs-Meet the Family. This unique exhibition focuses on the king of the dinosaurs, T rex, and its eclectic Tyrannosaur family.

It features a colossal collection of skeletons, skulls, fossil eggs and even fossilised dinosaur dung, revealing the stories and science behind these astonishing carnivores.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is recommended to book a timed ticket in advance for Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family. Paid tickets for this special exhibition can be booked online at Australian.Museum ($20 Adult, $16 Concession, $10 Child, Family packages available. Free and discounted tickets for AM Members).

- John Rozentals NOTE: Potential travellers should check the status of individual events and establishments with regard to the coronavirus outbreak.

OK. With John O’Keefe Ossie’s nest up for sale

● Ossie Ostrich ■ Ernie Carroll, aka Ozzie Ostrich, and his partner Miffy Marsh, are selling their Mt Eliza beachfront house and hoping for a handy $4 million, or so. The house has been home for the veteran TV couple for 32 years.

Carroll was a financial partner in, and performer on Hey, Hey It’s Saturday, and Miffy was a commercials presenter on the Graham Kennedy Show.

House contains four bedrooms , couple plan to downsize with Carroll soon to turn 92 years of age.

Marty’s Masks

■ Corporate comedian Marty Fields is the brains behind a novel brand of face masks designed to be worn during the current epidemic. Simply known as Marty’s Masks they are comfortable, washable and reusable, priced $20 each, part goes to charity - face masks contain a one liner straight from Marty’s gag book. Order your supply nvyesclothing.com.au

During Downtime

■ We don’t need to repeat how crook it’s been for artists during the pandemic - no gigs , no money. In the case of Australian Idol winner Shannon Noll he hit the jackpot by being selected for appearance in a TV/digital commercial for Greyhound Coaches. Series of TVCs include his chart buster of the 2000s Drive. Greyhound have gushed at the choice of Shannon describing him as “having true-blue Aussie appeal that bridges city, coast and country”.

All in the family

■ Paris Jackson , daughter of late Michael Jackson, has just launched her first single as a solo artist, The single is called Let Down.

Rusty narrates series

■ Russell Crowe has signed on to narrate a TV series titled Great Barrier Reef; A Living Treasure. Filmed over four years, viewers come up close and personal with tiger sharks, deadly box jellyfish . humpback whales , turtles and marine life rarely seen.

The series has been sold around the world and will be seen locally on the Nine Network. It should do wonders for selling local tourism, The series is to be seen next year. Keep checking guides.

- John O’Keefe

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Movies, DVDs with Jim Sherlock, Aaron Rourke What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: ON THE ROCKS (Streaming on AppleTV+): Genre: Adventure/Comedy/Drama.

Cast: Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans.

Year: 2020/M/96 Minutes. Stars: ***1/2 Review: Irresistibly quirky journey of a young wife and mother who reconnects with her eccentric father as suspicions arise that the husband may be being unfaithful, so together they go on an adventure from New York to Mexico to find out.

Writer/director Sofia Coppola, whose previous credits include the Oscar winning "Lost in Translation" (2003) starring Bill Murray, "The Beguiled" (2017), "Marie Antoinette" (2006) and "The Virgin Suicides" (1999), has teamed again with veteran comic Bill Murray to create a delightfully beguiling father and daughter adventure that wholly succeeds in no small part due to the simplistic and funny, yet warm, charming and ultimately poignant screenplay and respectful direction by Coppola, all brought vividly to life with intoxicating performances by Bill Murray as the larger than life father and Rashida Jones as the wife and mother.

Also starring Marlon Wayans as the non suspecting husband, as our amateur sleuths navigate their way through streets and buildings, day and night, throughout which Sofia Coppola has no doubt consciously by design been inspired by and borrowed from the many classic screwball capers and romantic comedies of the Golden Age of Hollywood, yet making it very much her own, all aided by sparkling cinematography that captures the city of New York with a natural beauty and splendour, revealing a warm hearted love letter to the city, making it as much a star as our protagonists on their mission.

Sofia Coppola has obviously observed and learned a great deal from her legendary multi Oscar winning father, Francis Ford Coppola, and as a result, she has succeeded in shedding his shadow to become an Oscar winning filmmaker in her own right, and with this latest addition to an impressive list she has delivered a gentle, subtle, light-hearted, multi-layered, sensitive and whimsical portrait of a father and daughter, and mother and wife, that could have so easily have failed in the hands of any other filmmaker. A pleasant viewing experience comparable to a nice glass of wine. Highly recommended!

FILM: THE UNDOING (Streaming on BINGE): Genre: Mystery/Drama/Thriller.

Cast: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Noah Jupe, Donald Sutherland.

Year: TV Series/6 Episodes/2020. Stars: ***½ (So Far).

Review: A life of a successful New York therapist, with a devoted and revered doctor husband and a young son, begins to unravel following a brutal murder and a series of startling revelations.

High profile limited six part mystery-thriller series created by the multi-award winning David E. Kelly, whose previous credits include "L.A. Law," "Chicago Hope," "Ally McBeal," "Boston Legal," "Big Little Lies," "Goliath" and "Mr. Mercedes," among others, and wholly directed by the award winning Susanne Bier, whose credits include the award winning spy-thriller series "The Night Manager" (2016) with Tom Hiddleston, and the post-apocalyptic sci-fi-horror "Bird Box" (2018) with Sandra Bullock.

Based on the book "You Should Have Known" by Jean Hanff Korelitz, going by the episodes I have seen far, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant are perfectly cast as the high society New York toffs whose lives suddenly become front and centre in the plot of something out of an Agatha Christie (Who-Done-It?) thriller, with Nicole Kidman in a compelling performance as the tormented therapist and mother, and Hugh Grant excelling in a commanding performance with his unique presence and dry wit as the husband.

Also starring veteran Donald Sutherland, the cinematography in, around and over New York city is simply breathtaking, making the city a character in the puzzle, however, even though I have not seen the conclusion, it does breath a familiarity and predictability, but for now, it would be highly disrespectful of me to discuss any plot points that I do know any further, only that this does have extremely high production values on every level, along with a killer cast all in top form, my only hope is that it leads to a satisfying conclusion in the third and final act, exactly where too many mystery thrillers fall in a heap, but for the time being, it's well worth a look.

FILM: MULAN (4K-UHD, DVD, Blu-Ray & Streaming on DISNEY+): Genre: Action/Adventure/Drama.

Cast: Liu Yifei, Jason Scott Lee, Donnie Yen, Gong Li, Jet Li. Year: 2020/PG/115 Minutes. Stars: ***½ Review: When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, the eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father by masquerading as a man, and along the way must find her inner-strength and embrace her true potential, that will transform her into an honoured warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a father.

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Rourke’s Reviews Mother

■ (M). 127 minutes. Now streaming on Netflix.

Not to be confused with Bong Joon-ho's outstanding 2009 drama (which is currently streaming on SBS On Demand), this dark, relentless look at a destructive mother-son relationship is also firstrate viewing, even if its unflinching approach may turn off some audiences.

Masami Nagasawa stars as Akiko, a single mother who floats through life, sponging off the goodwill of others, in particular her parents and younger sister.

Aikiko's young son Shuhei (played at this age by Sho Gunji, then later in the film as a teen by Daiken Okudaira) stays by her side, despite the growing fact that his mother shows disinterest, even disdain, for his wellbeing.

After her family refuses to help any more, Akiko meets wild club host Ryo (Sadao Abe), who seems as irresponsible as she is, and the two begin a tumultuous relationship.

Following two confrontations, one of which is Akiko telling Ryo she is pregnant, the story takes a number of messy, disturbing turns.

As this disquieting drama plays out (built upon a true-life incident which occurred in 2014), I couldn't help but think of Hirokazu Koreeda's 2004 masterpiece, Nobody Knows, except in this case, the parent is still present in the child's life.

Akiko infects Shuhei's mind so completely, that he sees himself both disconnected from everyone around him, while feeling there is an overwhelming bond with his mother that cannot be broken.

Nagasawa (Our Little Sister, I Am A Hero, Before We Vanish, Masquerade Hotel), one of Japan's best actors, is extraordinary as Akiko, delivering a searing performance that avoids cliche or character simplification.

Abe (Dreams For Sale, The Apology King, Birds Without Names), another acclaimed performer, also offers a terrific turn as the unreliable Ryo, Kaho (Bindly In Love, My Friend A, A Beloved Wife) is reliably strong as a kindly social worker, while Gunji and Okudaira are perfectly cast as the young and teen Shuhei respectively.

Co-writer/director Tatsushi Omori (The Ravine Of Goodbye, Seto & Utsumi, the two Tada's DoIt-All House movies) refuses to bring any kind of sentimentality to the material, not wanting to soften the edges of this doomed tale, and as such has created a film that will be hard to shake for many viewers.

RATING - ****

Gretel and Hansel ■ (M). 87 minutes. Now available on DVD. Relying on a heavy sense of mood and atmosphere rather than cheap shocks or gore, this understated, beautifully crafted feature proves to be an intriguing variation on the classic Grimm fairy tale.

Gretel (Sophia Lillis, from both It movies) this time around is a teen who experiences dreamlike premonitions, who along with her much younger brother Hansel (Samuel Leakey), are kicked out of their meagre home by their mentally unstable mother, who cannot afford to keep them anymore.

Wandering the woods, the two initially come across a kindhearted woodsman (Charles Babalola), who offers them brief shelter, but later on during their travelings encounter the much more enigmatic Holda (a wonderful Alice Krige), whose residence appears humble outside, but is impossibly spacious inside.

Holda serves up a non-stop buffet of elaborate, mouth-watering food to her guests, but Gretel begins to wonder how their host can continually produce such bountiful feasts every day.

She will soon find out.

Screenwriter Rob Hayes plays around with the famous story in a fairly clever manner, but it is director Osgood (son of Anthony) Perkins who truly allows the material to take flight.

With two stylish, effective films already under his belt (February, I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House), Perkins, aided by a superb technical crew, expertly transports us to another time and place, and creates something that is truly gorgeous to look at.

Though Krige steals the film, Lillis is good as the level-headed Gretel, even if her American accent grates against the decidedly European setting and British cast.

Apart from a rather unnecessary voiceover narration, Gretel & Hansel is a low-key gem that is worth seeking out, made by a talented film-maker whose career is definitely worth following.

I just wish that such a visually stunning film was also available on blu-ray.

RATING - ***½ - Aaron Rourke

What’s Hot and What’s Not Continued from left column Originally intended for theatres, this latest Disney live-action reimagining of the 1998 animated Oscar nominated film of the same name, based on the Chinese folklore "The Ballad of Mulan," is a major step up from some of the more recent Disney's live action efforts, and even though it doesn't quite reach the more richly acceptable heights of its animated predecessor, this is still nonetheless a sweeping coming-of-age tale that is both epic and at times intoxicating with its finely tuned emotional intimacy, energetic drive and beautifully textured wide canvas steeped in Chinese mythology and martial arts warfare.

- James Sherlock

Top 10 Lists NOVEMBER 8-14 THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND [Drama/ Comedy/Pete Davidson].

2. SHIRLEY [Drama/Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg].

3. BABYTEETH (Comedy/Drama/Emily Barclay, Toby Wallace, Eliza Scanlen].

4. INHERITANCE [Drama/Mystery/Thriller/ Lily Collins, Simon Pegg, Connie Nielsen].

5. THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY [Drama/ Thriller/Donald Sutherland, Mick Jagger].

6. GRETEL & HANSEL [Horror/Mystery/ Fantasy/Alice Krige].

7.THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD [Comedy/Drama/Dev Patel].

8. BLACK WATER: ABYSS [Horror/Thriller/ Jessica McNamee, Luke Mitchell].

9. ABOVE SUSPICION [Biography/Drama/ Crime/Thriller/Emilia Clarke, Johnny Knoxville].

NEW HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: THE SILENCING [Drama/Nikolaj CosterWaldau, Annabelle Wallis].

MULAN [Action/Adventure/Drama/Yifei Liu, Li Gong, Jet Li, Jason Scott Lee].

WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE? [Comedy/Laurence Fishburne, Kristen Wiig].

DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSIC MOVIES HIGHLIGHTS: THE GOLDIE HAWN COLLECTION: Dollars, There's A Girl in My Soup, The Sugarland Express, Cactus Flower, Bird On A Wire, Butterflies Are Free, Death Becomes Her, Housesitter, Foul Play, Seems Like Old Times.

NEW RELEASE TELEVISION, DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: KILLING EVE: Season 3.

KILLING EVE: Seasons 1-3.

THE CROWN: Season 3.

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EVIL: Season 1.

THE SPLIT: Season 2.

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1. Hair-stylist 6. Straight-line racing car 11. Famous Indian mausoleum (3,5) 15. Nightclub dancer 20. ... kwon do 21. Labyrinths 22. Aegean or Caspian 23. Lahore is there 24. Mad Russian monk 25. NE Scottish seaport 27. Jumbo animal 28. Watering tube 29. Fixed gaze 31. World fair 32. Cruel person 36. Pins & ...

37. Prolong (4,3) 38. Checks (text) for errors 41. Renovate (ship) 44. Metal bar 45. Unfortunately 48. Sneeze noise (1-6) 49. Oddball 52. Rectangular 56. Addressing crowd 57. Anxious (2,4) 58. Perfumed burning stick 61. Goat's wool 62. Economises, ... & saves 63. Fibbing 64. Naomi Campbell is one 65. Imperial ruler 66. Collided with (3,4) 67. Disincentive 71. Absurd comedy 73. Of the ear 75. Windbag 80. Clarify, ... light on 82. Hone 83. Disobey 85. Gauges 86. Befuddles 88. Labourer's tools, pick & ...

90. Welcomes 91. British coin 93. Taking sides 94. Climbing plants 95. Female voices 96. Wither 97. Tingle 99. Mark as correct 100. Holy places 104. Rubbish 105. School maxim 106. Track down 107. Sent via Internet 111. The other way around, vice ...

113. Observe 114. The masses, ... polloi 115. Disorderly 117. Smear 118. Affirmative replies 121. Russian spirit 122. Mustard & ...

125. Canine disease 126. Shaving cut 127. Roman dress 129. Pulpy, soft food 131. Yoga master 132. Apprehension 135. Feng ...

136. Unplaced competitor (4-3) 139. Wild party 140. Representatives 144. Strangely 145. Scandinavian 146. Wall painting 147. Underwriters 148. Glared

149. Gallows rope 150. Group of eight 152. Hang loosely 154. Flog 157. Fluid unit 158. Minutest 162. Iran's neighbour 163. Exhausts supply of (4,2) 166. Porridge cereal 167. Pour with rain 169. Slow down!

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Anniversary release from Bay of Fires

Crossroads

By Rob Foenander info@countrycrossroads com.au

New rules for gigs

■ Themusic.com.au reports that in recent weeks regional Victoria was given the green light to resume putting on gigs. Many of the state's venues are - if not already there building towards getting bands back on stages.

There are caveats. Indoor venues are completely closed and live music in outdoor spaces is only possible under several conditions.

Gig-goers have to remain seated, are limited to tables of 10, and must be at least 1.5 metres apart from any other table. Band members - who must be masked, singers excluded - also need to stand at least two metres from each other and five from the audience.Good Friday Appeal.

No Falls on NYE ■ The annual New Year's Eve Falls Festival has been cancelled this year due to border restrictions as well as the "current status of things". The Festival takes in a number of locations throughout Australia including Lorne.

Khristian and Pina ■ Jimmy Hornet Music Lounge in Richmond presents Khristian Mizzi and Pina Tuteri performing live and in house on Thursday (Nov. 12) commencing 7.30pm.

The Lounge is designed to be COVID19 attentive with a great night of original music in store.

Info at https://jimmyhornet.com/ - Rob Foenander

■ John Roznetals tries some outstanding cool-climate wines from Tasmania.

Last month marked the 20th annual vintage release for a leading Tasmanian wine brand, Bay of Fires.

The latest collection includes the classy 2019 Pinot Noir and 2019 Chardonnay.

Created to showcase the exceptional quality of cool climate wines that Tasmania produces, Bay of Fires wines are renowned for their fruit intensity, refinement and persistence of flavour.

The long-standing philosophy of the brand, in the vineyard and the winery, is to ensure the varietal characteristics of Tasmanian fruit are discovered, preserved and celebrated in every Bay of Fires wine crafted.

Bay of Fires Chief Winemaker Penny Jones said: "Tasmania is deservedly recognised as Australia's finest cool-climate wine region as well as one of the world's leading producers of premium wine.

The lower temperatures, long summer daylight and maritime influences have allowed us to craft elegant wines that celebrate Tasmania's unique landscape, distinctive vineyards and individual varietals."

The success of the 2019 vintage in Tasmania was very much dependent upon its sub-regional locations.

A moderately dry winter pre-

● Bay of Fires: cool-climate excellence. ceded a very dry and frosty spring. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay exemIt features bountiful dark-berry Flowering conditions were gener- plify this development boasting rich- flavours and pronounced spiciness, ally kind, and yields were solid yet ness and elegance that is so desir- especially of white pepper. again, pushing towards the high end able from cool climate Tasmania."

WINE OF THE WEEK of the spectrum in the northern reWINE REVIEWS Bay of Fires 2019 Pinot Noir gions.

Bay of Fires 2019 Chardonnay ($61): The perfume of this dry red A warmer than average grow- ($58): This dry white has aromas wine is very complex. Sweet ripe ing season followed, with Decem- of nectarine and fresh limes. strawberry fruit features,with Chiber and January reaching record Toasty oak provides a funky whiff. nese spice from MV6 clone vinehigh temperatures.

The palette is refined, with a back- yards, and whole-bunch-fermenta"Several of the Tasmanian vine- bone of mineral acidity and flavours tion influences. Although elegant yards we source both pinot noir and of grapefruit and lime. The zippy and supple, the wine shows remarkchardonnay from were planted for mouthfeel features charry French able power, intensity and length on us at carefully selected sites," said oak. the palate. Overall, the wine has Penny.

Bremerton 2018 Selkirk Shiraz poise and balance with great length "These sites are now develop- ($22): This dry red takes its name of flavour. ing really nicely in maturity, which from the Scottish border town that NOTE: Potential travellers translates to better balance and a is the ancestral home of the Wilsson should check the status of individual stunning depth of flavour in our family, members of which own events and establishments with rewines. Both the 2019 Bay of Fires Bremerton. gard to the coronavirus outbreak.

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4.“Rates due in March”.

3.“They say intern Chloe is a “goer”.

2.“Sun-lamp needs fixing”.

1.“Cancel “Jim’s Mowing”.

I’ll get a new hairdresser”.

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Moonee Valley pleased with figures

■ While like all sports, Moonee Valley came through their two main meetings in superbly fashion, despite no crowds.

The two key metrics that defined success for the Club were realised with a record wagering figure achieved across the two days.

The Manikato Stakes on the Friday night before the Cox Plate and the big day, following.

The Club was also happy with the TV figures with a significant viewership through host broadcaster Channel Seven.

Seven's coverage of the 100th running of the Cox Plate was a smash hit with viewers.

The Plate averaged 600,000 nationally, and 436,000 in metro areas.

This was up 64.7 per cent and 86.6 per cent respectively year on year.

While the coverage across the entire day, was up 40.1 per cent nationally, and 56.5 per cent in metro areas.

The 2020 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival has also set a new wagering record result with $ 167 million,(+15.8 per cent year on year) wagered over the two days.

The Cox Plate set a record $122.6m (+19 per cent yaer on year) and another record of $44.4M (+16% YOY) was set on Manikato Stakes night.

The Cox Plate saw $42M, wagered, an increase of 29 per cent year on year.

Right direction

■ It was great news when Racing Victoria and the Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria announced that they had joined in a formal partnership for retired Victorian thoroughbred racehorses.

An initial $50,000 commitment will be made

by Racing Victoria to allow RDAV to expand its popular riding programs and to accommodate additional horses at its 34 centres across Victoria.

This will be achieved by enabling RDAV to increase the number of trained volunteers, accredited coaches, and the riding and safety equipment made available, so more people with a disability can enjoy safe, healthy, stimulating, therapeutic horse-related activities.

To support this expansion, Racing Victoria will also fund the commencement of a pilot program for five horses to enter tailored retraining, with the goal of being rehomed by RDAV. This specialised retraining will be supported

by RV's statewide network of Acknowledged Retrainers.

This will provide a non-competition pathway, to drive demand for Victorian thorougbreds.

The new pathway will complement Racing Victoria's recently established RESET Program, that is helping these horses that have struggled to transition to their perfect new home.

The partnership, between Racing Victoria and the RDAV, is made possible by the Victorian Racing Industry's $25 million commitment to accelerate and expand its three-year equine welfare action plan.

About RDAV

■ RDAVoffers people with disabilities of all types (physical, Intellectual, and psychological),

stay in calling all the League matches on 3GL (Geelong) and later K.Rock.

Prior to that Peter had a good innings with Don Hyde on 3UZ. He has proved himself at the helm of the MRC ship in the battle for racing clubs with the Covid-19 virus.

A number of organisations called for the Caulfield Cup to be moved from its time slot, but Peter and his Committee stood firm, despite no crowds, and the race was a beauty.

Knowing Peter, he is of strong character, and will always back you as proved in his business life in the hard insurance Industry, rising to the top of his profession.

He is a loving family man, and him and his family have followed the Bulldogs over many years. Well done Peter on your re-appointment.

Cup tragedy probe

● Sir Dragonet wins the Cox Plate. Racing Photos.

It is a community driven volunteer based nonprofit organisation, which for nearly 50 years has been providing tailored safety equipment, horses, riding and coach driving facilities to make possible its life-changing equestrian activities.

It is supported by 200 accredited coached and 1000 trained volunteers across 34 centres throughout the metropolitan and regional Victoria areas.

Ted Ryan

Congratulations

■ News that Peter Le Grand was voted back in again to lead the team at the Melbourne Racing Club was good news to my ears.

Being a personal friend of Peter's, I have worked with him on radio and the late Teddy Whitten when Peter and Ted were the main

■ According to the Herald Sun, there could be moves over the Werribee track in the aftermath of English Derby winner, Anthony Van Dyck, being put down, after snapping a leg in the Melbourne Cup in the straight.

As a matter of fact the Herald Sun had a shot of the horse's rider, Hughie Bowman, being tossed out of the saddle in the picture of all the horses going over the line.

I felt at that stage the young galloper was going to run on and be a big chance.

Now the writers are saying that they have been told that an analysis of the mortality rate at Sandown, the original quarantine site for Internationals in 1993, and Werribee, the site since 2010, makes for confronting reading.

Evidently one vet said the statistics will be explosive to the Cup deaths of Verena, Cliffs of Moher and Red Cadeaux.

The International people rave about the facilities at Werribee, and the way the centre is run. They also argue the relatively tight course in not an issue.

Looking for a Professional to run the show? aged three to 85 years of age, the opportunity to experience enjoyment, personal enrichment, and a sense of achievement through its programs, providing therapeutic benefits, fitness, life skills development and opportunities for achievement.

★ Compere/Host ★ Auctioneer ★ Promotions ★ A-Grade Journalist ★ Voice-Over Commercials ★ Race Caller All Sports, Race Nights ★ TV, Radio, Press ★ Respected Member of the Media

Ted Ryan Phone 9876 1652 Mobile: 0412 682 927 E-Mail: tedryan@australiaonline.net.au ted.ryan@optusnet.com.au ● Hey Doc winning the Manikato. Racing Photos.

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Strong winners at Terang ■ Terang commenced the week on Monday November 2 and Glencoe (Mount Gambier) border-hopper Kevin Von Duve's raced and trained Shadow Play-Flamingo Rose gelding Springfield Affair was a strong winner of the Silvan Ridge Financial Services 2Y0 Pace over 2180 metres.

Driven by James Herbertson, Springfield Affair was eased from gate five to settle five back along the markers in a strung out affair before coming away from the inside to lead up the outside division with a circuit to travel.

Taking a slender margin approaching the home turn, Springfield Affair raced away on turning to easily account for Anahita along the sprint lane after trailing the weakening leader Asmileandawink, with Isabella Princess (three back the markers) third. The margins 7.8 by 2.8 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.9.

■ Ian Stanley's SomebeachsomewhereBluecolla Tigerpie filly Surfsup Tigerpie broke her maiden status at start number 10 when victorious in the 2180 metre Cervus Equipment Terang 3Y0 Pace. Going forward from gate six to park in the open, Surfsup Tigerpie outstayed her rivals to record a 1.1 metre margin in 2-01.3 over Heavenly Charm along the sprint lane from three back the pegs.

Lorimermajor which crossed to lead from gate five before being eased to trail Lilbitahenrytee was third a head away after also using the sprint lane.

Tassie triumph

■ The Tasmanian Trotting Club syndicate which races 4Y0 Orlando Vici-Glenferrie Unixa gelding Beau Garcon are having a ball after the horse scored his eighth victory (six for the syndicate) by taking the Mt Noorat Freighters Trotters Handicap over 2180 metres for Shelbourne trainer Kate Hargreaves and reinsman Alex Ashwood. Coming from a 30 metre backmark, Beau Garcon spent most of the race at the rear as Downunder Earl crossed solo front marker Maori Amour shortly after the start.

Going forward on the back of Keayang Majestic mid-race which assumed control, Beau Garcon raced uncovered for the most of the last lap, proving much too strong at the finish for Shadow Justice which ran home late from a mile back, going down by 4.5 metres. Icycle was third 3.2 metres back following a one/one trip most of the way. The mile rate 2-05.4.

■ Heywood trainer Bec East's Mach ThreeSurfing Queen filly Sea Lover raced and bred

by Mount Gambier's Peter Medhurst, was gigantic in winning the Jilliby Kung Fu @ Goodtime Lodge Pace over 1680 meres.

With Jackie Barker in the sulky, Sea Lover led out from the pole, but was given no peace by an overracing Perakai Lincoln outsider her. Despite all of this, Sea Lover bounded clear on the home turn to score by a 14.6 metre margin in a rate of 1-54.8 from Be The One (one/one) and Execution Oro (one/two) who was 3.4 metres away third.

Forged clear

■ Two meetings were held on Tuesday with Charlton holding a six event day card and Mildura a massive twelve event program in the evening.

At Charlton, Lancaster trainer Fiona Widdup combined with Matt Gath to land the Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment Pace over 1609 metres with Murano, a 9Y0 Bettors DelightLaugh Out Loud gelding who recorded his 28th success from 182 race appearances.

Going forward from outside the front line to join the well fancied Courts Bliss with the pair going head and head all the way, Murano forged clear prior to the home turn and although getting a little tired as the winning post came up, scored by 1.3 metres from Clem McArdle (one/three) and Johnny Redcoat which trailed the winner.

The mile rate a slick 1-55.7.

■ Woorinen (Swan Hill) part-owner/trainer Joe Costa provided an upset result in Queens Angel who greeted the judge in the Charlton & District Community Bank Pace over 2100 metres.

With David Murphy holding the reins, Queens Angel ($27.50) enjoyed a sweet passage from inside the second line following the pacemaker

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with Len Baker Hancocks Hero, before using the sprint lane to gain the day by 4.1 metres over the leader in a mile rate of 1-57.9. Premonition (four back the markers after galloping away) finished fast for third a head back.

Used sprint lane

■ Dingee part-owner/trainer John Davidson well known throughout Central Victoria snared the TAB Long May We Play Trotters Handicap over 2570 metres with 4Y0 Great Success-Miss Laura Loo mare Mulberry Pie in a mile rate of 2-04.1.

Given a cosy passage three back the markers from barrier two by James Herbertson. Mulberry Pie after easing around Bellmac Bambi ahead of her in the last lap, finished best along the sprint lane to reach the wire four metres clear of Sonny Brooke (one/one), with Gentleman Sir a neck away in third place after going forward from 30 metres to lead.

■ Heathcote's Taylah French enjoyed a good day after chalking up a double - 4Y0 Auckland Reactor-Eleventh Command mare Chooz Reactor taking the 2100 metre Louise Mattick Lockdown 3 Tipping Champion Pace and 7Y0 Tarrawanna-Imapinnacle gelding Pinnacle Hope for father Terry in the Wes Jenkyn Landscaping Pace over the same trip.

Chooz Reactor used the sprint lane off the back of the poleline leader Carramar Bromwich to score by 1.7 metres in a 2-00 mile rate, with The Deal 1.4 metres away in third place after following the pair, while Pinnacle Hope (gate 2) led all of the way, returning an identical rate to defeat Elenna which trailed by 7 metres. Another Sparky was third 3.2 metres away after racing in the open.

■ Armstrong trainer Leroy O'Brien's 4Y0 Alta Christiano-Jupiters Darling gelding Im Sir Blake returned to his best form to capture the 2190 metre Tasco Petroleum Pace at Mildura. Raced

by Leroy and father Danny, Im Sir Blake (gate two on the second line) driven by South Australia's Wayne Hill moved forward from midfield three wide solo at the bell and sustained a long run to defeat the ever reliable Bernie Winkle which followed him for the entire trip by 3.7 metres, with Ozzie Battler a nose away third after leading. The mile rate 1-57.2.

Happy visitors

■ It was a great night for visiting drivers at Mildura as apart from Wayne Hill, others to score were Daryl Douglas (2 wins), Kyal Costello (2) and Alex Ashwood, Neil McCallum, Michelle Phillips, Rhys Nicholson, Sam Barker and Jack Laugher all one.

At Ballarat on Wednesday Two Year Old heats of the 2019 Breeders Crown series commenced at a much later time slot than usual due to Covit-19 regulations and in all seven heats held - four C & G and three Fillies, favoured runners saluted the judge.

■ Dunnstown trainer/driver David Murphy was victorious on the night with 4Y0 Shadyshark Hanover-Dance With Mia gelding Atego Shades in the1710 Regent Entertainment Pace who registered his third success in 39 outings.

Bred and raced by Janine Pitt and mother Margaret Hucker, Atego Shades pushed through from gate two on the second line to settle handy

three back in the moving line as Best Back Bruce (gate three) led. Angling to follow Masake in the three wide line for the last lap, Atego Shades after easing four wide on the final bend, ran home best to gain the day by a neck from a death-seating Change Of Plans, returning a mile rate of 1-59.5. Best Back Bruce held down third a head away.

■ Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley snared the Radio Ballarat Trotters Handicap over 2200 metres with former New Zealander Queen Elida, a 2Y0 Love You-Queen Kenny filly racing out of her grade.

Driven by Chris Alford, Queen Kenny starting from the pole raced exposed for the last half of the journey before dashing clear on the home turn to win by 15.2 metres in advance of Amunet (four back the markers - one/one last lap) and Bacardi Chic (one/two). The mile rate 2-05.5.

Daily Double shock

■ Punters who bet on the Daily Double at Ballarat were in for a shock with the dividend of $2.30 - the first leg Majestic Moth paying $4.60 and the second leg Bar Room Banta $1.60. On an all-up basis the return would have been $7.30.

■ In recent times Yarra Valley have raced on both Melbourne Cup Day and Oaks Day, however this year Tuesday was cancelled, however a meeting was held on Thursday.

There were two outstanding drives during the afternoon - Jack Laugher's brilliant exhibition aboard the Jayne Davies trained Captaintrecherous-Bellasario gelding Captain Bellasario in the 1650 metre Yarra Valley Toyota Pace and Nulla Vale trainer Steve Cleave's performance with his partly owned 4Y0 Pet RockCracker Three gelding Blazin Cracker in the Hirsch Hill Estate Pace over 2150 metres.

Captain Bellasario starting from the extreme draw settled four back in the moving line before going forward mid-race on the back of Major Angel ahead of him which joined the leader Captain Maastricht, allowing him to drop into a one/one spot approaching the home turn.

Switching down to the sprint lane on turning, Captain Bellasario made a last stride lunge to blouse Major Angel by a half head, with Captain Marstricht 11.2 metre away in third place. The mile rate 1-55.7.

Parked exposed

■ Blazing Cracker's victory was similar after going forward from three back mid-race to park in the open, before gaining a one/one trail when Rollonby circled the field from last to park exposed at the bell.

Switching to the sprint lane on turning, Blazin Cracker finished best to nab the pacemaker Chief Safari by a head in two minutes even, with Village Skipper (four wide home turn) from four back in the moving line third 2.4 metres back.

■ Monegeeta's David Miles took the honours for the day with a training treble and a driving double - Artsplace-Ultra Trendy filly Amalfi Coast coming from last to take the De Bortoli 3Y0 Pace over 1650 metres in 1-57.3, Safely Kept-Jewel Castle filly Safe Jewels (one/one) scoring in the Yarra Valley Party Hire 3Y0 Pace over the same journey in 1-56.9 and 4Y0 All Speed Hanover-Chick At The Bar mare Speed Dating driven by owner/breeder Patrick Franklin leading for most of the 2150 metre See You Soon Pace, returning a mile rate of 2-01.

Friday finishes

■ Two meetings were held on Friday - Cobram in the afternoon and Bendigo at night.

At Cobram, Merrigum trainer Brett Bunfield was successful with 4Y0 GrinfromeartoearDiscordia mare Causing Strife in the Soldier Settlers Pace over 2170 metres. With new "Dad" Josh Duggan in the sulky, Causin Strife starting from outside the front line was sent forward to race in the open and after controlling the race, was too tough at the finish for the leader Midnight Queen, with Sasscilian (one/one - behind leader home turn) third. The margins being 3.4 by 1.3 metres in a mile rate of 1-59.4.

■ Tallygaroopna trainer/driver Mark Lee's 6Y0 Art Official-Hope To Fly mare Rebellin Ruby

Sulky Snippets This Week

■ Wednesday - Hamilton/Echuca, Thursday - Maryborough/Shepparton, Friday - Kilmore/ Mildura, Saturday - Melton, Sunday Cranbourne, Monday - Charlton, Tuesday Bendigo.

Horses to follow

■ Clem McArdle, Premonition, Babyitscold, Mah Mukker, Jackierabbit, Golden Sunset, Shady Dancer. landed the 2170 metre Cobram Cup 10th January 2021 Pace in a rate of 2-01.1. Settling three back in the moving line from the extreme draw, Rebellin Ruby raced three wide solo in the final circuit.

Proving too strong for the pacemaker Cobber Mac by 5.1 metres, with Lilnova (one/four - four wide home turn) third 2.8 metres away.

Seven 2150 metre Breeders Crown heats for Three Year Olds were held at Bendigo (four for Colts & Geldings and three for Fillies), most going to well supported runners.

■ Smart home bred filly Sweet Louise (Sweet Lou-Artistic Dancer) trained by Philip Chircop at Bacchus Marsh for John Dorrington's Dorro Downs Pty Ltd, landed a massive plunge to win her heat. Backed from an opening morning quote of $9.00 to run at $3.70, Sweet Louise (gate five) was able to lead for Greg Sugars, before easing to take a trail on Iolanta approaching the bell.

Using the sprint lane, Sweet Louise ran home stylishly to register a virtual untouched 2.2 metre margin over Iolanta, with Its Ebonynivory 5.8 metres back in third place after racing exposed from the bell. The mile rate 1-57.2 (last half 55.5 - quarter 26.9).

The other heat winners were Keayang Jackie (Marg and Jason Lee) and Maajida (Emma Stewart and Greg Sugars).

Impressive wins

■ In the C&G division, Lara trainer Amanda Grieve's Kiwi bred Auckland Reactor-Bettor Glow gelding Willie Go West (Chris Alford) led throughout to impressively take the first heat by 3.2 metres from NSW visitor Ranger Bomb (one/ one - three wide home turn) and Sahara Sirocco (one/three) which ran on late to be 8.2 metres back. The rate 1-54.6 (55.4 - 27.2).

Other winners were Loorrim Lake (Emma Stewart and David Moran), Mach Dan (Emma Stewart and Greg Sugars) and Pacifico Dream (Andy and Kate Gath).

- Len Baker

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